New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-01
HIGH MAXWELL

Hugh Maxwell died yesterday at the resi-
sie- ms granddaughter Mrs. Nicholas QuaekenbOs
a. Ne n St Marx splace. BE born IN Scotland in
u.s. and was brought this country BY his parents
when in hs fourth year he received good education
AMI IN time entered Columbia College. one OF his class
mates and an intimate friend Cuban C. yerplanck
ON he occasion OF the college commencement when
Maxwell AID verplRnck graduated OF the gradu
te n the course Of his Grafton expressed political sent
rents IN opposition those held by the Faculty. For this
rey refused him the usual cole gate bcnOrs Yerpsnek
and Max well denounced this action unjust and tyra
rirsI The natter created deal Of excitement The
Young men were indicted for MEETING 70 rot Dewitt
inton Who was then Mayor ~ his charge 20 the jury
bitterly denounced the conduct Of the accused Public
Fsnr nent was aroused, however and declared itself
very strongly their favor. The faculty were criticised
a. uiberzl the extreme. The matter finally SET
tied. however. BY the imposition Of fines.
Maxwell the practice OF the law in 1907 or 1905
and sO0r b1it up lucrative practice Els first public
position that Of Assistant JudgeAdvocate General
fu thu United States Army, he being appointed IN the
year A In I1q he vas elected DistriotAttOrney for
This county again chosen under the New Const-
tunoD. N IS22. and was successfully reelected
uufil tie rear 1873 In 1S2S occurred the IA
NOUS conspiracy trials" when Jacob Barker, the we'll
k1ova banker. Henry Bedford, the shipbuilder, and
Others we're charged with cOnspirng 70 defraud certain
Insurance companies. There was a strong array Of
counsel opposed 20 Dstrct-Artorney Maxwell yet he
successful and majority o. the accused were con-
victad During these trials Be greatly distinguished
h1rsef and added % his reputation clear and forc
Die speaker.
For the twenty years succeeding his withdrawal from
Che Office OF Attorney NJ. Maxwell was engaged
In the practice Of his profession and was looked upon as
Dne OF the leaders IN this city and state he
wAs for mary years 9 prominent Wing politician. IN
ts4s President Taylor appointed him Collector OF the
Port and held position through the admnisra-
hons o. Presidents Taylor and Fillmore On leaving
this post returned the practice q his profession
Tor short tine. and then withdrew RON active Aie
many years past has lived during The Sumner on
As Sysek ana WINTER IN the old Family
manson in 81 MRrk'splsce.
b had passion for classical literature, even 70 the
sloss o. has life. HIS library Of the ses private
collections In the city and here he loved 70 his time
surrounded By his Old friends. among the more
Drominent OF whom we're rhurlov Weed, Vim.
r. RhnelAnder James LsnOx. Capt. LahrDush
a veteran OF the times Of Napoleon l., who
-eeeuty celebrated his lO6th birhda y. and others
Mr. weed has for many years past visited NJ Maxwell
N each sunday evening when the latter was in town
4e saw and couversed with Mr. Maxwell on wednesday
asst and visited him again Sunday evening, but on
his later occasion the patient slightly deLrous,
although recognizing his cid friend once or twice
he funeral OF Mr.. Maxwell viii take place tomorrow
RON the First Presbyterian Church, Ffth-ave. and
Twe1thst. where he has been for very many years .
constant attendant his membership dating back 70 the
IDe when the congregation wOrshped n the old church
u Waist NJ. Maxwell leaves several children. ONs
d hls daughters married 20 Gen. Philip Kearney,
ana years after his death united 70 Capt
-psanr OF the United States Navy.