The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-08-25
Death of Judge Black.

YORK, Pa, Aug. 19-Judge jeremiah s. Black
died at his residence "Brackie" near this city, at
ten minutes past two O'clock TINS morning, IN ms
in his death began week ago. Operations for stric-
ture of the urinary organs were performed on Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday for the purpose OF al
fordng temporary relief and the final operation on
Thursday morning. Notwithstanding the favorable
bulletins in regard to his condition it was the opin-
ion of those best qualified to know that he could not
survive The direct of his death was taxemia,
poisonous condition of the blood, caused by alb
SorptOn of retained urinary constituents prior to
the final operation. On Saturday morning Judge
Blacks condition seemed somewhat more favorable,
but the physicians recognized the fact that the ap-
parent Improvement did not justify hope for his re-
coYery. Dr. McKainnon, of York, who remained
with the patient all yesterday shorty amer 1our
favorable symptoms rapid respiration and restless
ness. About six o'clock DR.. Mckainnon was reliev-
ed by Dr. Meisenhelder of York, who also noticed
the decided change that had taken place during his
absence, and increasing gravity of symptoms which
indicate his approaching end IRON fnar me ne
rapidity without abatement in othersymptoms, and
there seemed to be gradual general failure OF all
the vital forces. He conscious to within few
moments of his death, and passed away without a
struggle. Mrs. Judge Black, Lieutenant-Go
and Mr. Black, Mr. Henry BLACK OF franR I'm
DR.. Meisenhelder were with him at the time OF his
death.
wife, How can fear to cross the dark river when
my father waits for me on the other shore" and
leave behind unfinished in this world and then
breathed the following earnest prayer: "Oh. Thou
beloved and most merciful heavenly father, from
whom had my being, and in whom have ever
trusted if it be Thy will, grant that my suffering
end, and that l speedily be called home to Thee.
And o, my God, bless and comfort thee, my Mary"
SKETCH OF THE DECEASED.
Judge black born in the Glades, Somerset
county Pa, on the 10th of January, 1910. He was
therefore in the nth year of his at the time of
his death. He was admitted TO the bar in $780, and
while following his profession took active part in
the stormy politics of those days when the name of
clans, and Judge Black was a Democrat throughout
the whole of his life of the sturdiest Jefferson and
Jacksonian type III 1872 he was appointed presid-
ing judge of the court of the district i'll which he
sided and in 1882 was elected Judge of the Supreme
Court of his State and chosen chief justice, being
reelected to the same high position in 1874. On
March D. 1857 the day after Mr.. Buchanan took his
seat President. he appointed Judge Black Attor-
ney-General of the United States. and three years
outbreak of our civil war he held the portfolio of
Secretary of State continuing i'll that position until
President Buchanan's term of office expired, on the
18th of March, 1861.
Judge Black was in 1873 elected a member of the
Pennsylvania constitutional convention on the
Democratic ticket of delegates at large, and he tow
cred alOt in that distinguished asSembage of Penn
Sylvania'S representative men,
Since then Judge Black has not held office but,
until recently, more or less actively engaged in
the practice of his profession. He argued many
cases before the Supreme Court of the United States
where his legal ability was held in very high esteem
Although he did not during this period of his life
enter actively into politics, yet, Il writer cur
rent political topics and especially controver
sialist, he had no superior. His controversy with
Senator Henry Wilson concerning the patriotism of
of Secretary Stanton and the fidelity with which he
supported, member of the cabinet, the policy of
President Buchanan, was A masterpiece of mingled
adroitneSS and sarcasm. His other controversies i'll
vindication o the memory of Mr.. Buchanan against
Tnglesoll. and recently with Mr.. Jefferson Davis,
were marked by the same vigorous style and dis
tinguished for the same ability To the people of
the United States there have been few persons better
known either in person or by name than the late
Judge Black, and more worthy of respect for sturdy
honesty and uprightncss.
Judge Black about five feet eleven inches in
height. with shaggy grey eyebrows that III repoSc
was quickly melted away in the humorous twinkle
of his eyes the animation of expression stole
over his face, which had never worn Il beard.