The New York herald., 1879-01-07

had been confined to his house for few weeks with
rheumatic gout; but Notwithstanding this and
his venerable age, his death was not antici-
pated. owing to his vigorous constitution ana
his having conquered this disease before. The an.
nouncement of his death will therefore be gieas
shock for which his many friends are unpre-
pared. as his condition not believed
to be dangerous 1t only on Sunday
night that alarming symptoms set in. when lie
was seized with attack of oppression result
ing IRON functional weakness OF the heart Through
OUT the night he remained in critical state. but
Pa.cnt seemed TO improve, and then early in the
four 9'soot surrounded BY his sorrowing family.
Mr; Mcaicnaet calmly and gently passed away.
Morton McMichael was born in Bordentown, Bur.
lington county. n. j., October 20, 1907. His
father was gardener. and had charge OF
Joseph Bonaparte's estate. He was educated
at the University OF Pennsylvania where SO
Alma Mater with high honors and embraced the law
as profession and was admitted to the Philadephia
Bar in iS2a Mhis @ @praatising law he was elected to
u number OF years. In 1843 he was chosen Sheriff
serving three years. and assisting in quelling tho
party, OF which Mr. McMichael became an No.
tive and enthusiastic member. elected him Mayor OF
Philadelphia. He served his term of three wears
with distinction For several years Mr. McMichaei
was president OF the Union League, succeeding
Horace Binney. From the organization Of the Fair
mount Park Commission he was president
of the body and remained 80 until his death.
doing much to perfect and improve this
took an interest IN politics, first whg. then
republican. He was temporary chairman OF the Re.
publican National Convention OF June 1872. and
made stirring speech at the Cincinnati Convention
OF June, 1876. He was decided upon for permanent
chairman. but was compelled to decline by
the constitutional Convention Of Pennsylvania
OF September. 1873. He was one of the lead.
bition and = member of I'll the Board Of Man.
ayers: Mr. McMichacl's fame is principally
associated with his connection with the Philadelphia
MorM An.erscan, the Oldest daily newspaper in the
United States. which originally started October
~ 177l as the Isnnsytrdnia Packet. and no
sketch of this accomplished man would be
complete without short history of the
paper of which he the head The iennsylrania
Facte after number Of msrgngs into other Journals
and changes or owners finally became the North Aner
aad United States Gazette on July l. 1si7 Mr. Nc.
Michael connection with the Nor American began on
rad, the poet. dramatist jurst and author with
George Il. Graham. one OF the original owners
paper. In July. lSl7. the United States GasetU
and another able whig organ united with the North
American and Robert NJ Bird became associated with
Mr.. McMichael in the ownership, Mr.. Graham retir
ing. In January. 1884 DIR. Bird died and from that
timo Mr.. McMichael has been, sole owner
Mr. MeeSaei aaS' was ne natural " orator e''sa and
was peculiarly fitted for society and public affairs.
and rapidly became representative man in
the most distinguished Of his time and
the presiding officer and orator of the day on
many very Important occasions. Many OF MS 40.
dresses attracted wide attention from their eoquenca
and grace. MIR. Mcyfichael leaves five The
oldest. Colonel William McMichael ID lawyer, and
formerly United States District Attorney for this
district Morton McMichael Jr is cashier of the First
National Bank. Clgyton McMichael and Walter Nc.
Michael have been assisting their father In the publ
cation OF the North american. and Charles B., the
youngest son. is q lawyer There also three
daughters Mrs George L. Harrison Mrs Ed. 81. Shaw.
of New York. and Mrs. Harry Cooley. Mr.. Nc.
Michael had made two trips to Europe and returned
only a few months ago from few weeks visit much
improved In health. The funeral will take place
! ,641 Spruce street.