The New York herald., 1873-11-26
OBITUARY.
Asariah G. Fiagg.


One by one the relics OF bygone days, consisting
OF men whose usefulness was pre-eminent In the
days (which tried mems soulsu are passing away
from this mundane sphere. and those whose his
tory begins with the past century are daily be-
coming fewer. Azariah @. Flagg, whose name
heads this m0rtuary notice, passed away from life
to death on Monday evening, about six O'Clock,
calmly, without pain and at peace with all. He
had lived useful and evcnuful lile has held numer-
Gus honorable positions OF trust, which he filled
with great ability.
The deceased gentleman was born at orwell,
VT. the 2Sth day of November, 179c thus attain.
ing the age or SO years, less only four days. Mr.
Flagg received a fair education, and at tender
N. Y. The veteran editor and statesman, Mr.
Thurlow Weed, who was a lifelong friend OF Mr.
Flagg, although politically Numerically opposed
Ito each other. gives the following Biographical
sketch OF the lamented ex-Comptroller:-"W
the second war between the United States and
Great Britain was progressing lin 1872 Mr.. Flagg
was the publisher and editor OF the Plattsburg
Republican. Answering the call of his country to
serve in her defence. he served as q volunteer In
the United States Army TO resist the attack on
Plattsbnrg by the British in 1914 and served with
distinction throughout the war
In 1923 Mr. Flagg elected member OF Assem-
bly, from Clinton county, serving also during 1924.
This was the year OF the memorable Presidential
conflict between Crawford and Adams Mr. Flagg
was a prominent and most efficient supporter OF
Crawford. He opposed the law restoring the PresI-
dental electors TO the people and voted Tor the re-
moval OF De Witt Clinton as Canal Commissioner
This course subjected him Tor season TO popular
Obi0quy but when the democratic party again re-
established It's ascendency in the Legislature, IN
year, was appointed Secretary OF state, mold
ing said position until January IL, 1884, when he
and remained as such until February 4, 1889. For
three years Mr.. Flagg was out OF oice and ON Feb
ruary I, 1872 he was reapponted, and served until
November 2, 1S47 when he was succeeded by ex-
President Millard Fillmore.
For several years Mr.. Elagg kept himself com
paratively free from politics. In the meantime.
however. he removed from Albany to New York,
Here he made himself fully as popular in demo-
cratic political circles as he had been at Albany
and in the interior OF the State In 1862 the demo-
Gratis nominated him Tor Comptroller of the city
and county of New York; he was elected and took
possession OF the office January 1853 At the end
OF his term he was reelected, and served until
1859, when Robert 7. Hawes, a whig, succeeded
eyes for cataract, which, however, was unsuccess-
iul. The other eye became affected, when IN 1859,
pired, he had another operation performed, upon
which he became totally blind and remained sight,
less up to the moment OF his demise.
In the discharge of all duties OF his official
he was always distinguished Tor ability, industry,
intelligence and integrity. Always OF a cheerful
vated social friendship For thirty years and more
Mr.. Flagg ana MI. ThurOw Weed were warm pO-
litcal opponents, but during the entire period
the ripe old age attained BY the deceased he out
lived many OF his old political contreres. From
1914 until the organization broke up Mr.. Flagg was
prominent and active member OF che famous
ALBANY Regency" He was the friend and asso-
ciate OF such distinguished statesmen as Van
Buren,, William l.. Marcy, silas Wright, Samuel S.
Talcott, Roger Skinner, Edwin CrOsswel, Gov
ernor John A. Dix and numerous others. Although
Intimately acquainted with Ex-Governor William
H. Seward, there never existed any warm friend
ship between them still they were friendly, and
during the late war Secretary Seward referred for
iacts on various occasions to Mr.. Flagg.
Although lifelong democrat Mr. Flagg in 1S4S
voted for General Taylor for President and in 1860
he voted for Mr.. Lincoln, and during the rebellion
he was an earnest advocate and supporter OF the
war. styling himself a thorough "war democrat"
During the years OF Mr.. Flaggs blindness his
many friends did not desert him, but visited him
frequently, especially as the old gentleman was
very lOnd OF conversing upon topics or bygone
days.
His late residence, No. London terrace (West
Twenty third street) is now lonely. wife and
daughter only remain to lament his loss but u
host OF devoted admirers are deprived of faithful
friend and a sound and ilustrious adviser. No ar
rangements have as yet been made Tor the burial
but the family suppose that the funeral will take
place on Friday heQatdesc0t In pace.