The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-23
HIS DECEASE AND FAILURE.
General Expressions of Regret in
the General Assembly.
Resolutions Of Coincidence in the
Constitutional Commission.
SKETCH OF THE DECEASED.


press IN this city, william Cassidy, died at half past
tour O'Clock this morning. From his position and
the general good feeling manifested by all classes
In his behalf 1t is not difficult to imagine the
deep regret evinced on this the occasion of
his sudden demise In the Legislature the
loss is, perhaps, more kcenly felt for he was per-
sOnally known to q majority Of the members in
both branches, while others who had not per-
sonal acquaintance were well informed OF his
ability and integrity. In all the Offices OF the
State government Mr.. Cassidy was constant and
ever welcome visitor, a firm friend to the old
attaches and ever ready to assist in difficult ques-
lions Of procedure
THE FIRST SERIOUS SYMPTOMS.
Although he has been aiing for some time he was
not confined to his bed until Saturday last, and his
physicians then appeared to be alarmed. Early
yesterday morning he showed symptoms Of intense
agony, premonitorv OF early dissolution.
Dr. Thomas Stern his son. and DR.. Swim
burDe held consultation at four O'Clock
yesterday afternoon and subsequently expressed
their fears that the patient could not survive. At
ten O'Clock in the evening another consultation
was held by the same gentlemen, and at this time
there appeared to be some Slight signs of improve
ment, SO that few Of his friends gave expression
to the hope that he might recover.
ANTICIPATING DEATH
Mr.. Cassidy was visited by some friends. and spoke
as though he was in hourly anticipation of death
he conversed as freely upon the subject his
strength would permit, and stated that he felt he
would soon be in the embrace Of that unfailing
Power.
His medical attendants state that the cause of
hts death was embolism. The general signs OF
mourning are exhibited in the city; the nags on
she public buildings, and also on those OF many
private citizens are at hallmast.
IN THE SENATE
Mr.. WOODIN introduced the subject OF his death
in few brief and appropriate sentences, and
offered the following resolution OF regret and
adjournment
Resolved That the Senate receive with regret the
formation OF the death of William Cassidy so long dis
government and that in testimonial Of their sorrow Of
The public loss the senate do now adjourn
Alter reading the above Mr.. Woodin said:-
Mr.. PREsIDENT-The adoption OF resolution OF
this character is not entirely without precedent.
Mr.. Cassidy was public man-not public man in
the time Of his death he was a member OF the
Constitutional Commission. The announcement
entire Continuity, and have deemed n Il proper
without consultation with Senators, to oner this
resolution, because he was pubic man and for
many years leading member OF the public
press OF this city-a man who has distinguished
himself as an editor and Journalist; a man
who has succeeded in leaving an impress
upon the policy of the State: man who
has rendered peculiar and eminent public
service; man to whom the public owes q debt OF
gratitude for the eminent service he has rendered
In the field which he has occupied. In view OF
that and In view OF the further TACT that ne was In
Legislature of this State as the public printer-in
view OF that and the other facts mentioned, 1 deem
1t proper to offer this resolution.
Senator MURPHY In seconding the resolution
said
Mr. PREsIDENT-As one associated with the de-
ceased officially heretofore, and politically as q
member OF the same party I cannot but feel sen
Senator Of rom me the Twenty f WING oc
paPy which waa to Mr. Cassidy
have recently sir, passed q resolution OF condo
is posOm
Cassidy, but siiii not connected with this
the case of the deceased Although not not SO 80
In the journalism and politics OF this State as
much as any man connected with the press. He
was q man connected with us, as the Senator has
stated, in o certain sense.
HE WAS THE PRINTER TO THIS BODY;
but, more than that sir. William Cassidy was man
OF intellect, OF nne social qualities. an honest
upright journalist, who could do justice to his
opponents, while he pushed with all the vigor
pepes wSn e 81 ns pary
Gated In the death OF such o man we have
met with great loss. In these times. when
tended to excite the interest for the moment with
out any regard tt their effect upon the community
sought. In the discharge Of his duties to subserve
truth and to do justice to all men. / second the
resolution.
The resolution was then unanimously adopted.
IN THE ASSEMBLY
Mr.. PIERsoN rose and said -
Mr.. SIEAKER-I rise, sir, to offer resolution
not OF the ordinary character that comes before
the House, and one which in the Offering l ap.
prOach with great deal OF feeling and lind myself
utter ly unable in thought or imagination, to CON-
mand language which has seemed to me to be
appropriate TO express precisely what l feel.
OF the Commission to revise the constitution has
died. That fact OF itself would be enough 70 arrest
seems ee to be part o M0fS SSs
men who are thee or who are elsewhere In the
discharge OF public duty: The man to whom az
nent place--a man who from his connection with
public afiars-and he has given tone to pub
lie affairs by being connected with the press
had shown himself OF such singular auiity:
was perfectly profound in the expression OF
what he thought was clear and great duty TO be
followed by other men, and was always known
10 be upright and perfectly square aud disinter-
ested. refer, sir, to the Honorable william Cas-
sidy, OF the city OF Albany. i confess, sir, that
when went TO my Office this morning. although
had only heard last night OF his dangerous illness,
and was told that he was dead,
FELT THAT HAD LOST FRIEND.
Politically, we were opposed to each other, but in
ali the AFFAIRS OF social lite and public lie have
TO the nobest instincts Of manhood. OF
integrity and OF fidelity; a man of great social
WORTH man OF genius and OF wit; a man who
at home was beloved by his wife. aud who
en,'eared his children to him by the most
!a,nui acts Of paternal Kindness. Sir.
s'ere are no words Tor intense grief.
language is not coined for such. command none;
pput, II couid, should say that great man In the
SIsle mas gone, and for one fee IL as should had
los, los. brother. oIer, sir, the following resolu-
nesolvcu, mat this House has heard the announce.
Hon thu.
n?h, , nnuhly WIN deep regret ana that committee
psa,iva ,bsr "PPonca 10 report suitable resolutions
The resolution was adopted unanimously. and
the Speaker appointed such committee Messrs
Pierson, Alberger, Hustled Prince. Jacobs paw ami
C. g. Cornell.
IN Tue CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION
Of winch body Mr.. Cassidy was a member there