The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-02

famy against the assaults that had been made upon
him. MIR. Chandler made a vindictiye, angry reply
which Mr.. Fessenden punctuated with the retors
that the Senator from Michigan knew he WAS
stating what not the truth" While the con-
troversy lasted the Senate Chamber as still as
the tomb. and on all sides it expected that the
encounter would hardly end there which, however,
Mr. Chandler always violent opponent Of
Great Britain. The course pursued by England dur
ing the war excited his bitterest indignation. aud II
ms extreme counsels had prevailed the country
during the rebellion would have had in addition
foreign war on its hands, When the struggle came TO
an end the settlement of the Alabama became
one OF the great questions OF the time Upon this he
took extreme radical ground The CONGRESSIONAL Globe
contains hundreds of pages of violent diatribes on
the subject and his frenzy question afforded
the newspapers OF the day source of comment and
ridicule. Mr.. Chandler, however was terribly in
earnest in the matter. He demanded Canada in pay
ment OF the bill. and the negotiations proceed
ing fast he desired he repeatedly offered In the
Senate resolutions looking to Withdrawal OF our
Minister to London. and to the issuance OF proc
lamation of non-intercourse until an Adjustment
should be made. If" said he, II die before these
bills paid in full. satisfactorily adjusted or re-
shall leave as legacy to my descendants and
the charge to prosecute until they paid
Mr.. Chandler served on nearly all Of the impor~
tant committees OF the Senate, but the subject in
which he most interested was that of internal
power to the Pacific railroads. and chairman for
many years of the Committee Commerce
rivers and harbors and other works OF national
character. He was high tariff man, aud always
American industry. Elected nrst to the Senate in
1851 he was reelected in 1868 and again in 1869.
At the close of his term in 1876 he de-
feated for denomination by Mr.. Christiancy.
His retirement from public life. however. was
of short duration, In October. 1875. he was
which position he held until the end of the admins
tration in March, 1877 He always enjoyed the fullest
1868 and 1876 he held the responsible po-
stion OF chairman of tho Republican Ma
Io1s his services nSalaaSe in this capacity
and it Is perhaps moro TO him than to any other man
that the republican party It's success IN the last
the leaders Of the party ia the fall OF 1876.
Immediately after the Presidential election. gave
up the contest and conceded the election of the
democratic ticket Mr.. Chandler assumed control and
refused to give up the Presidential battle until the
definitely heard from. Mr.. Christiancy having re-
signed his seat in the Senate the opportunity
an return Tt the itself Senate tor ~ took n
seat in February Of the present year. Again he
found the Senate Chamber in Of tho South
and himself in the minority where be stood
nearly quarter Of century before: That his
old hatred Of that section and of the
was shown by the speech he made two o.. or
in company with Mr.. jefferson Davis. stood up in
this chamber and with him. swore by Almighty
God that l would support the constitution
from the Cabinet of Franklin Pierce into the
Senate of the United States and took the oath with
to be faithful to this government During four
l sat in this body with jefferson Davis and the
preparations going from day to day for the over
throw OF this government With treason IN his
sustain the government that he meant to over
throw" And he added IL little thought at that
time that should live to hear in the Senate OF tue
United States eulogies upon Jefferson Davis living
a living rebel-on the floor of the Senate Of the
United States. Sir. am amazed to hear 1t, and can
tell the gentlemen the other side that they little
know the spirit Of the North when they come here
at this day with bravado on their lips, uttering
eulogies upon him whom every man. woman and
child in the North believes to have been double
The keynote Of Mr.. Chambers whole political CO.
is contained in the above speech In his oppo-
sition to the South he was the most uncompromis-
ing OF stalwarts, and it ia hardly surprising that his
mentioned occasionally by some of his ad-
mirers in the republican party as candidate for the
Presidency. In person he was large and unwieldy.
His habits were not, q rule. up to the most rigid
temperance standard. and his numerous escapades
in his more hilarious Gods have been the subject Of
frequent newspaper criticism and comment. Mr..
Chandler's face gave the impression that he was
habituaIly given to excuses of this kind but such
was not the fact. While endeavoring to the
life OF his only child. the wie OF ex-Congressman
Hale. OF Maine he was severely burned in gas ex-
plosion the marks of which he carried with him to
his grave Mr. Chandler was one OF the last OF the
old republican leaders in the Senate whose life and
services have become y part or the history OF tho
Republic.
ACUTE SORROW IN DETROIT, THE HOME OF THE
pEAD-MRs. CHANDLER DISQUALIFICATION
OF PROMINENT CITIZENS.
DETROIT Mich, Nov l. 1879.
Shortly before ten clock this morning despatch
was received by Ex-Governor John j. Bagley from
John b. Drake of the Grand Pacific Hotel of Chicago.
announcing that Senator Zachariah Chandler had
been found dead in his bed at that hotel this morn
ing. The astounding and sorrowful news spreadliks
wiidire and was at first generally doubted but the
Drake despatch speedily confirmed by kilograms
to Congressman Newberry and Others and the GER
tainty established OF his sudden death.
Great excitement followed the confirmation Of the
first reports and the bulletining of the news. Tho
flags OF the city were displayed at halfmast. and
evidences of universal grief were manifested on
every hand. Dispatches OF inquiry also commenced
to in from all over the State and their conhrm-
alton was followed by expressions of grief.
The Information contained in the first despatch
from Mr. Drake was conveyed to MRS. Chandler oy
Allan sheldon. Senator Chambers business partner
and intimate personal friend. Mrs. Chandler
alone at home. the other members of the family
being in the city. When she to understand the
dreadful significance OF the announcement she was
overw helmed with grief. and has since been COM
Ex-Governor Baldwin, Congressman Newberry and
others have made arrangements for the removal OF
the this city by special train tomorrow.
A number OF prominent citizens leave for Chicago
by special car this evening to act % committee OF
escort. Arrangements for tho obsequies have not
been made yet. but the services will probably
be held on Wednesday next.
ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE NATIONAL GOVERN
MENT TO BE CLOSED ON THE DAY OF
THE FUNEEAL--GRNERAL SORROW AT TH1
CAPITAL.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
WASHINGTON. Nov. /. 1879.
Tho news of the sudden death OF Senator Chandler,
Of Michigan received by the President this
morning. Shortly afterward other dispatches came
communicating the sad intelligence to members OF
the Cabinet. Secretary Schurz at once ordered the
Interior Department flag to be placed at half mast
and gave the necessary instructions for draping the
exterior OF the building in mourning. Later in the
day the President issued executive order. direct
ing that all the departments shall be closed on the
day of the funeral.
Mr.. Chandler, it will be remembered. succeeded
Mr.. Delano Secretary OF the Interior. During his
official term he frequently complained Of congcs-
tive chills His office changed from the
north side of the Interior Department Build
ing to the rooms occupied by Sec
rotary Schurz in the southeastern corner.
where his physician thought the sunlight would
have n beneficial effect upon his health. 1t 10
paisn had renewed his old complaint. resulting In
his sudden death