The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-12
OBITUARY..
ABp-EL-KADER.

| Abdel- Kader the famous Arab sheikh whose life
history presents to great extent the history OF the
| French conauests Algeria. He born about
| 1907 His father. Sidi ell Madden. was a maraboui
(Arab seer) and claimed descent from the Prophet
Between the Turks and the Arabs previous to the
French expedition. the state of warfare has been
chronic Abdel Kader, threatened with death by the
Dey, made his escape ana made the pilgrimage to
Mecca During his absence the French had invaded
Algeria and destroyed the Turkish power. The
moment was considered favorable to strike blow Tor
Arab independence and the marabo Sidi 81 Madden
got up semi religious in which Arab fanaticism
and predatory habits found abundant employ
ment They were partially successful. and the Sid
was made their king. but resigned his authority to
his son. holy war was preached. and soon the
Arab tribes fell the French troops and military
colonists in the PROVING OF Oran. In 1888 the war
was resumed, and Abd-el-Kader was beaten in
eral engagements. But the Arab combination
SO powerful that he the respect of France, and
a treaty was made by which the sovereignty of a
large tract of country was assigned him. with the
river Chief as boundary and Mascara as capital
His own emirs revolving against him. he obtained
the assistance Of the French commandments and re-
duced his rebelous subjects but only to
hostilities with France. He won battle from Gen.
eral Frizel the Marta in 1885. success which
confirmed his power and obliged the French govern.
ment to make extraordinary efforts. The Duke OF
Orleans and Marshal Clanzel were sent out from
France. BY fomenting jealousy between the rival
French were able to advance Mascara, which had
been evacuated and which they destroyed. The loss
press the interchangeable chieftain. Like the
redoubtable Schamyl the hero OF the Cau-
casus. his courage was indomitabie MS latin I'M
mense and the resources of his mind nexhaustible.
Abdel- Kader obtained treaties OF peace in 1887
and endeavored to strengthen himself and consoli-
date his power Fresh intrigues Of France and the
restlessness OF his wild followers led to new
and repeated instructions, until at length General
(afterward Marshall Bagesud was placed in supreme
command, with orders to push the great Emr to his
last stronghold.
Then commenced long series of border warfare.
in which waste and rapine. fire and sword. were the
distinguishing the extirpatiop or the
so called rebellious tribes being the object
aimed at The indignation Of Europe was
raised by the accounts of cruel razzias. with
all the horrors of exterminating warfare
last in 1912. the gallant Due dAumale carried the
Emirs Small by assault and compelled Abd-el-kader
to fly for his life into the territory OF Morocco
Abd-el-Iiaham. the Moorish Emperor received MIN.
But lie was q dangerous guest, and he tempted the
Moore into q with the French which was short
and decisive The battle of Isly brought the Moors
to terms and Abd-el- Kader was again fugitive
Stirring up revolt in Morocco itself, he beat the
Moors in two battles and sought to seize the
strong however. Three years Of renewed razzia and
slaughter and Abd-eKader. deserted by his friends
and berett of everything but his honor and
his great heart surrendered to General Lamorciere
the promise OF the General to send him to
however, transported
and detained until the proclamation of the Empire
in 1852. He visited Paris in great spendor. was well
received and resided for years at Damascus, where
he defended the Maronites against the Drusses. He
had three wives and eleven. children. As
a partisan chief his power was very great as a
leader Of regular troops he probably would be less
eminent Having surrendered himself to France on
pledge of personal liberty. tue pledge was broken
by the government Of Louis Philippe. and the son
of the desert retained in captivity many years.
Louis Napoleon. however, generously gave him his
liberty. and after receiving him ut the Court OF
was permitted to retire-at first, to Broussa and
| atterward to Damascus. in Asia Minor. where he
has since resided and where. after long years. he has
died.
JOHN MIERs, F. r. s., ENGLISH BoTANIsT.
| The venerable John Mers. long known the
patriarch of British botanists died in London the
18th nit in his ninety first year. He was born in
| London August rs, 1859, was educated an engi-
neer and after leaving school devoted himself to the
| study of mineralogy and chemistry. Early in the
| present century he proceeded to South America.
where he resided and travelled for several years. de-
voting himself the intervals Of professional abors
to botanical and chronological researches. Return
ing to England he published, in 1925. his valuable
work, travels in Chile and La Plata" Soon after
ward he proceeded to Brazil. where ne resided eight
and insects. After his final return to England
he elected fellow of the Linn@an
Society in 1889 and Of the Royal Society 1S43 act
ing for a time on the council OF both societies.
Besides many separate papers he published two
large works illustrations of South American Plants
and contributions to Botany" in which he ex-
hibited marked tendency to multiply genera and
species He was one OF tho few botanists who re-
manned faithful to belief in the fxity of specific
type, rejecting the modern evolutionary ideas. He
served the jury of the Brazilian sections Of the
decorated by the Emperor Dom Pedro ii. with the
commandership OF the Order Of the Rose. Mr.. Miers
lett his botanical collections to the British Museum.
u M II
English mail advices record the death. in his
fifty third year. OF Charles Henry Jeens. Of the
foremost of English line engravers. Born at Uley.
in Worcestershire. in October. 1927. he frst
pupil of Brame and afterwArd of William Greatbach.
His work very neatly and carefully executed.
though lacking in his larger examplesin breadth.
He engraved stamps for South Australia, Queensland.
st. Vincent. Antigua. the bahamas and other British
colonies. lie illustrated Young's might Thoughts
and the Queens journal and produced many
plates familiar the subscribers to the Art Journal
Among his notable vignettes are those to the
ss.scentiac Worthless" in Nature. or his larger
tage's 'Joseph and Mary" both published by the
Art Union. The first only he completed. Romney's
Sraysd by MINI in is17 for the Messrs. conasa
vignette Queen Elizabeth, after Oliver in Proud
history. and head of young girl after drawing
by Leonardo in Paters "senaissance. are his work.
DAVID BURsIEY, JR.
Captain David Burslcy Jr.. diod suddenly ut ten
O'Clock on Monday night on board the American
ship Eureka. at pier ~ East River, OF pneumonia
and infiam matory rheumatism. He was born In
Barnstsble Mass. and forty.th years of age
He went at the age Of thirteen. was ship
master for many years and well known IN maritime
circles During his time he co mmanded the Mnne-
haha, Free Trade and Dexter -Four years ago he rc-
tired from active service. aud since 1876 has been
employed as port captain by L. j. Southland Y Son,
of Richmond, Nc. He leaves widow. His remains
were shipped last night to Fall River, Mass.
JOSIAH W. sHIPPEY.
Josiah W. shippcy. for forty years business man
arer of the Oldham Manufacturing Company al
paterson, N j. but for the thirteen years head
bookkecpcr in the First National Bank OF Paterson
died ut that place yesterday afternoon in the
tieth year OF his age. HIS health had been failing
for some time, though the direct cause of his death