New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-30
OBITUARY..
KING John I. OF sAXONY.

KING JOHN l. OF SAAONl.
John Nepomucene Mary Joseph, King OF
saxony died yesterday at his royal castle at Pntz,
abou sz miles from the City Of Dresden. This venerable
monarch who has been long time in Intrm health. was
sonof Macmillan, Duke OF saxony, aud the Princess
Caroline OF Parma. lie born 1901, studied juris-
prudence and AZ % entered the Ministry Of Finances at
Dresden where he attained the highest eminence, and
retired IN 1881, TO assume command of the National
Guard Of saxony He also, as member OF
the Saxon Diet, took prominent part IN tho
framing Of the Constitution Of 1891. Being devoted to
literature archaeology he twice visited italy for the
purpose study and research and published 10 success
sive parts German translation Of Dante's Divine
Comedy win historical and critical notes. He further
evuced his interest IN these favOre pursuits by acting
m President of the Saxon Society OF Anuquarans since
1924 and by presiding in and 1853 at tho meeting OF
the German Historical and Antiquarian Society.
Durin. the reign OF his brother, Frederick Augustus
H. who assembled thS throne in 1885, he acted with the
rsact.rarv party mthe religious and political contcn-
tons which eliminated in the outbreaks OF l8is and l'49
lie supported the ropressve policy of Baron Won Beust
the pircipal Minister and In concert with him virtually
dictated the policy Of tho Government In l.6s' on the
death II his brother, he became King. Baron Won
Bcust continued IN ONCE ana uHoef us llIect0n
supportcd the Austrian polcy ot sem 10 te
Allied Powers during the Crimcau war and became inc
champion " the smaller States I'm the contentious ais
ing ont Of the SchlcswleIosteln question SiXOny also
sought 20 avert the impending conflict between Austria
aud Prussia by proposing a Confederation or tue MlO
dc states which was supposed would restrain The en-
cToachInents Of these Powers. This PROJECT,
however. was set aside by the outbreak of
war between Austria and Prussia IN 1896
After Intellectual efforts TO maintain an armed neutral
nv SaNouy placed forces st the service Of Austria
and was IN few days completely In the power OF Prus
sia, Hiug John fled 60 Bohemia, and the
state were removed to the game country
the decisive hattie Sadowt having placed Austria ana
ner lies at the mercy Of Prussia, King william was
! iisposed TO annex SaNOnv, hut yielding 10 the
cOuusels OF Prince Bismarck, nc was satisfied
with the fortress OF KGniugstcn and q
heavy Indemnity, Some months later SaXony be
came a member Of the North German Con
federation, and lost the political Importance
She formerly enjoyed. King John Loyalty nc
cepted the results Of the and cordially
suppored the German In the conflict with France
in which his troops acquired distinction IN the held
In regulating the internal affairs OF his kingdom, Tie
late King. after his accession, relaxed the con
scryativc policy he had pursued and supported con
suiufiCnal government and religious liberation. Ia
spite the opposition OF his mobiles, who wished To
preserve their feuda rights, nc established royal
cOgrts OF Justice and approved the abolition az
captal punishment by the Chambers IN 1868
Prince Albert, Duke OF SaXOny, who succeeds ms
father ~ Kiug his 6th year and married June Is
fSJ tho Princess Caroline, born Aug. 3, 1858, daughter
OF Prince Gustav OF VaSf. He commanded the saxon
coutinCruts known the Twelfth Army Corps IL Tie
Fruc0-(3erman war. and 10y bringing his troops into
action decisive moment led 10 the important VICTORY
al GraVeIOtte He aftcrWard marched on sedan, ana
there assisted in the defeat aud capture OF the forces
under Marshal MacMahOn.
A telegram from Dresden states that The Duke OF
SsXOny eldest of the late Kong John. assumed the
succession L. the throne Of SaNOny to-day. lie has
proclamation j. which ne promises to uphold inc
Constitution, ana that the present ministry
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