, 1877-05-13
JOHN Y. AVER.


The New Orleans Democrat has long article rel
atiye the late John Y. Aver, Of thus city, from
which the following Is taken:
IAN occurrence of a singularly romantic charac-
ter had no doubt contributed to strengthen the Tie
ey whch Col Ass5 aiwdys regarded nm,ef a.
oar city. In early life he had cmigrated from one
OF the New. England Statcs and settled in this
city, engaging in the shoe business. For some
yenrs his onsincss was prosperous and
his prospects very encouraging. lie regarded
his circumstances to be sufficiently easy and as
sured to justify his marriage. Impressed by the
beauty, the intelligence, anu many chnrmsp OF a
very attractive blonde, native Of thscity, Of
highly cultivated tastes aud no little ambition, he
some time the marringe was happy one, as the
husband WAS prosperous merchant, aud able 10
crafty the ambitious tastes of his handsome wife.
But, alas! mtsfortunes suddenly came upon the
young couple. The husband failed in his business,
lost everything and was reduced to very straight
ened circumstances, to which his cultivated and
cult 10 become reconciled. Not improbably she
nlurtnnred over her lard lot and 'tudulged IN re-
proaches Of her unfortunate husband. But
lendcr e the arst qebu of f fortune
wxs ditgusted with the surroundings OF his
mishap and disaster, and determined TO seek an
other field of enterprise and adventure. lie there
fore proposed to Try his fortune in the then remote
Michigan. The wife rebelled violently against SO
wild an idea. No, never! Bu. the stout Aew En-
Elander was llrm in his purpose, and would not
Change ii for any woman. So they quarrelcd and
separated. The yonng wife went home to her
mother, whilst Aver hurried OF to Like Michigan,
ana there Joined the enternrstng body Of settlers
who laid the foundations OF the now grand and solid
City Of Chicago, tue marvel Of the continent, aud
the noblest monument OF American enterprise
which has ever been erected
Shortly after the separation, the wife gase
birth to fine son, who was named Herbert This
in active and absorbing business, and the wife
formed new associations; both determined to for
get eac other and to banish all idea Of ever re-
Stunning their connubia1 relations. With the pro-
gross Of years this alienation became complete 60
us to entitlc both parties to legar separation,
which was granted: And not long after the decree
OF the court had dissolved their old nlarrage tie,
both: formed new ones, and entered upon new
careers. The widow Aver. with her beautiful boy,
became the much-loved and honosed wife Of
highly respected merchant and bank. cashier, and
the enierprising cmigrant from New Orleans. who
had repaired his fortunes in the ulstant town OF
Chicago, chosca most cstimable lady OF that town
for his second venture IN natrimOny.
."Tker second marriages proved very happy
ones. Several children blessed both, and as time
nasscd on these children grew up to adulthood.
The son Of Mr. aver became fine, handsome,
manly, spirited, and intelligent youth, int adopted
the name of his strp-father and secured good
position in mercantile house. Then there were
nalf-ei charming and accomplished young
ladics, upon whum the mother lavished every care
In their Instruction and training
''At last onr Civil War came on and produced
the many sorrows and Affections which involved
nearly ali families in this city. Among Others who
had large share of these a,icton. the former
wife of j. Y. Aver Her nsoand became reduced
in circumstances, and fell into condition Of
wre:clled health and incapaeity for business the
high spirited Herbert was among the first to
volunteer IGE the Mar snd 'GnnE te " Maf ts
severe and pcrfous service Of that famous corps.
And then tho higher qualities and energies Of the
once pampered anu spyit ils,e WE t we1e oeselopeo
lu- whole charge oI her family Of young daughters
and invalid husband, she engaged. In teaching
sunDort Them in comparative comfort
:'She was thus employed when New Orleans was
captured and occupied By the Fedcrala in 1862.
sonle months after this event, John v. Aver took
htre but few duys before he met m old acanaint-
unce in our celebrated surgeon, DR.. Warren stone:
an anu n1Iu Tne p5etor sSe @ f information on te
subject His 1oriner wle was in stEaltcnrd circnn.
stances, his son, ! nublc young man. was engaged
emnloyc,f ~ :.oycrne.ses.
ssThc heart of Aver. warm and true one, was
greatly moved by this recital. and he solicited tho
h m. in iud;cious aIi proper manner, TO uIlcvi-
nte the distressed and straitencd condition OF his
Tor former W vito and children. There was need ior
fhis amir: Tut Dr. stone cnccrfully accepted the
mission. The long aienatcd parties were brought
torefher in his prckcucc and tue conditions
There were no explanations, no discussions or ref
errnccs 10 the part but with consiGcra,c and deli
cate kindness, Col Aver proGe<el to his former
wife. who, by her own act. hat: produced the sep
araticn, which had led him to hts second MARRIAGE
a scitlemcnt for herself and daughter for life,
which would secure her comfort and rescue her
..ThcEc was one condition he demanded. This
was the restoration of his son to his lawful name
and TO his proper position, az the son of John Y.
Aver NJ hfs successor in his large business and
h;s heir to the inhcritabe portion OF his estate.
ia accomplish this the brother must proceed into
the ConFcderacy. and obtain the discharge Of the