Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-12-31
The Tragic Death AZ an old Time
Politician.

The Tragic Death AZ an old Time
Politician.
ATLAyrA, Ca, Dec. 22.-M Mr..
Samuel j. Anderson was found dead
in his room in the Hillyer building
at $50 A NJ. yesterday morning,
having shot himself through the head,
He was lying on his lett side in a
pool of blood, with Counterpart
neatly folded in four parts under the
middle of his body. His left hand
elasped the muzzle of a revolver, while
he held the handle in his right hand.
with his thumb pressed hard against
the trigger. His face ard body were
warm, and it was evident that the
deed had been recently done. The
room was in perfect order, and bright
cheerful FIRE was burning in the CRATE.
On writing table which stood near
the head of the bed was a package in
large envelope, containing letters
addressed to several parties in the
city, and one letter addressed TO Gen.
Il. Toombs. The package was ad-
dressed To DR.. j. NJ. johnson, and
the following letter was among Its
contents
THE SUICIDES LETTER.
ATLANTA, Sunday, Dec. 20, 1874.
To DR.. j. w. Johnson.
DEAN SIR: Thouyhtiully, even careful
". | obey the stern hat OF irresistible cir
cuustances, without discussion and with.
out murmur. NV remarkable vigor and
acknowledged capacities seem utterly
unavailable for ordinary purposes. Be il
so.
have much to be thankful for to your
sell and other personal friends, and feel
no enmity or hatred against any man. l
hope Toombs will 50 far vindicate himself
rs to protect Jerry Lynch from the con-
sequences Of a protest, which could not
have been anticipated Tomorrow morn
ing | intend TO place the muzzie OF my
pistol in my mouth and pull the trigger
| thus bluntly state my intention in order
tn avoid, il possible, Coroner's inquest
or legal investigation. | shall dress my
self, after bathing as usual. n suit oil
old clothes, good enough, opine, for the
purpose in view. Ny better clothes will
be ii use to my son. hope to be buried
as fall.
Yol will find in nv table drawer fur
Their communications and requests.
enclose ifty-odd doiiars TO go toward
funeral expenses and to express my trunk
10 New York.
Regre,ting the absence of DR.. Miller,
please remember me 10 him, and present
my photograph, herewith enclosed.
Farewell, my friend.
So. ANDERSON.
In pencil was written OH the back
the following:
You will find my keys &C., in the table
drawer, with nv spectacles and eyeglasses
enc for DR., johnson, and one for DR..
Miller. S. j. A.
The following curious document
was also, found enclosed in DR.. John
sons letter, addressed on the back to
Drs. Miller and johnson:
PRIVATE AND PERSONAL.
I. Samuel J. Anderson, present to my
friends the following requests and be-
quests:
To nv son, Samuel J. Anderson, all such
of INV best clothing and effects as can be
packed in my sole leather trunk. | would
communicate with 4. III. Dawson, 21l
Broadway, New York, before expressing
the trunk to him. Not having heard from
the boy for some months inquiry wall be
necessary. | would rely on Mr.. Dawson's
information and advice in the premises.
| suppose the clothing would be Of much
value to him, and Of but little value to
any one else But If they are not avaia-
bic to him, after inquiry, | would beg
that the same be forwarded to my son,
Henry Blaisdell Anderson (abrut four
teen wears Of age, at Springville, Erie
county, New York. He can be written
u and easily found by addressing John T..
Strong. attorney, Buffalo, New York.
To DIR. Miller-The furniture in my
room, according to bill in left hand bureau
drawer, is DIR. Miller's property also, box
of coal to Sliller and johnson.
To Jerry Lynch-A new pair of pants
wrapped in paper. Returned because |
am,unable u pay for them.
To Matilda Harris (my honest and
faithful washer-woman)-the following
trfles; Coal-scuttle and shovel, trunk and
strap, writing table, umbrella, pin-box,
broom and towels. She will pack my
trunk and dispose Of old clothes &C., as
she plea,es.
To Ed Hardy-My valise and contents;
also cigars.
To K. Toombs mot private)-Ay pistol,
witlfthe recommendation that he rid the
world of his presence by initiating my ex-
ample.
For Burial think shirt, drawers and
socks, with my big cloak wrapped around
me, will be quite sufficient. have saved
money enough TO bury me and express my
trunk &c | shall have about sixty dol
lars in pantaloon pocket,
:. j. ANDERsoN.
ATLANTA, Dec. Is, 1874.
To Drs. MILLER and JOHNSON.
One MEMBER OF THE RETURNING
ROARD REFUsING 70 RE A PARTY TO