New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-18
OBITU1RX.
STEPHEN Il. MALLORY.

Stephen r. Mallory whose death was
recently announced, a native OF Nassau,
but removed TO Key West, Fla, when young,
and there became lawyer. He was dele
gate 20 the Nashville Convention OF $780, and was
FOR some time newspaper correspondent In 1851 Mr..
Mallory was elected the United States Senate by
Florida Legislature, and served continuously by re
eecton until 1861 when he Withdrew at the secession of
his State; but in March Of the same year he was
formally expelled Mr.. Mallory ar
dent partisan, and active agent in pro
noting Secession. He was one Of the Southern
Senators who held secret consultation at Washington
in January lsG1 at which 1t decided 10 urge their
respective States u secede at once and org inze Con
federacy in February-a Of which promptly done.
In the Rebel Cabinet he held the post during the civil
war Secretary of the Navy. in which his duties were
almost nominal. He arrested after the close of
hostities as prisoner OF State aud imprisoned until
March, 1906 when he was released parole. In 1867
he was pardoned by President johnson, and has since
resided mainly in his adopted State. He in his 9th
year at the time OF his death.
GEN. Ella MERRIAM.
Gen. Ella Merriam, whose death was an
pounced Lest week, was of the prominent nd
enerprsng citizens OF that northern portion of tho
state in which he had resided for than 20 years.
He was born Connecticut in 1874 and his father the
Hon. Nathaniel Merriam, removed with his family TO
the town Of Leyden, Lewis County n. " In the frat year
settler had planted his cabin within the limits OF the
county He took prominent part IN public affairs, and
served a term County Judge, and two more terms
IN the State Legislature Tho subject OF this sketch,
while yet lad of less than IS Summers served with the
State militia In the defense of the northern frontier in
oar second war with England, and taking a liking to
military hte he remained in the State service and
idly rose TO the dignity OF Bgader General For about
40 years preceding the of railways Gen. Merriam
was prominently connected with the stage routes OF
Northern New-York and since with its railways. Amid
his other enterprises he also practical farmer.
managing q large estate with an enlightenment
which kept pace with the latest improvements.
He was one OF the originators and prom
inent supporters OF the County Agricultural
Society and regular attendant at the meetings of the
State Society which he served in many Official positions.
Gen Merriam was born TO command, and his military
experience fitted him st further for directing with
steady hand the wdereaching Interests which fell 10
his lot Yet IN his nature he genial and gentle.
qualities which. added the interest he took in public
affairs endeared him 10 the community in which he
lived lie leaves large family 10 mourn hiloss, among
whom are the Hon c. J.. Merriam member OF Congress;
w w Merriam, q banker OF this city. and one VINO
Is we think member OF the Faculty Of Columbia Col
jeee The funeral services held saturday, in
accordance with solemn ritual of tho Masonic fra
ternty OF which the deceased had been member for
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