Connecticut western news., 1877-03-16
Col. John SssNEnhOnY.


 DEAR SIR:-On looking over the issne of THE NEWS of February 23, 1 read with in- terest short notice contained therein on the death of Col. John Mahony, the Irish patriot and world-renowned scholar. And being moved by the happy recollections of my past close connection, and intimate ac- quaintance with him, was forced to pen the following remarks on his life, labors and death; believing that they will be read with interest by all admirers of true Christ ian, virtuous, patriotic and honorable prin- ciples; no matter who may be t'le possess or. Such were the principles If Col. O'Ma- hony, and from which he nav 1T departed during life. He was tall, we'll formed. his featuaes well chiseled; and bis whole form wore material aspect, which on first sight filled one with respect and admin ation for the man. His disposition seemed to those who were unacquain,e ed with him, to be dark and distant, with a romantic tinge seemed quite otherwise. By them his presence was always sought with an eager ness which one only feels fol the presence of very dear friend. In the company of his friends he was always happy, and would sometimes converse for hours at g time on any topic which interested his friends. But the subject on which he liked most to converse was that bearing or the condition of, Ireland. By his genial manners and noble qualities he gained thousands of admirers. any of whom he was always happy to meet or hear from.
 He was man of the highest scholastic attainments and rarest mental culture. Al lingulsi he ranked second to no man oi the present day. He was master of French Latin, Greek, Hebrew. the Sanscrit or an- cient language of Sudia, and the ancient Celtic languages. AS translator he has gained 8 worldwide fame. While ir France he translated many French works into English and many English woSks into French. Notable among the latter were his translations of some of the works oi Charles Dickens, of which it is said, Mr. Dickens felt very much pleased. He translated Keaung's history of Ireland which was written in the Celtic language intorEnglish. and his contributions to ths Celtic literature have been highly compli mented by Dr. Todd in his translation O ''The Wars of the c rel and the Stranger, which was published under the supervision of the Master of the Rolls in Trinity Col lege, Doublin. His wonderful philoligica research and accuracy, especially in tn department of archaeology, were brilliant. spoken of by the Celtic scholars of Germa ny. As journalist and writer for tn press. he ranked very high, He was th originator and editor of the Irish PeOpl and the Irish Citizen, and up to the time o his death he earned livelihood by writin for the press. His morals were of tn purest order in every ser SC of the word He was true friend of the cause of ten perance. He was an unselfsh phllanthre pist, and never could keep dollar in h' pocket and see his fellow man sufferin from want. Ten dollars was 10 him a yas fortune, which any one could obtain fror him in the name of charity, and if any on told him that the person who received hi charity, received it under false pretenceI he would say, "What matter; it is all righ they received the price of their falseness." !"
 Previous to his demise, although he ws sixty-one years old, he labored as untiringl as he did in his younger days; and eve when on the brink of the grave. being pro trated by fatal malady,I be still had hope that he would recover, which is evidel from letter which received from hil previous to his death, short extract frol which.I will here insert: aa.h 1o al<.
 ~..T@ 4 Headquarters, F. B.,
 New York, 29th Dec., 1876.
 John Francls Baker, Esq,
 Dear Sir and Brother Your favor ( the 26th instant came duly to hand. Hov ever. as it found n confined to my be- you must excuse the delay in it's acknow ! edgement. have not been able to go the Central Office since wrote to you las as the spell of very cold weather whic came on about twelve days since trippe me over considerably, feel much belt, to-day, however, sO tuat uope So oe sp to get down town by tomorrow or ne1 Monday. Excuse the brevitY of this, as
 write it in bed. Wishing you happ New Year, am yours fraternally. .. ,.5 rs. JOHN O'MAHoNY, H. c. E. B.
 But he never went down town again, ft his Master called him. and obeying th summons, he died as he had lived, a tru Christian and patriot, and 8 faithful servar of God. JOHN FRANCIS BAKER.
 Lakeville, March l2, 1877.
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