Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-05-30
Auditor General Norris.

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ris, died at his residence No. 2230 |
Spruce street, Philadelphia, or Mon |
day morning, at Z o'clock, May 21, |
1888, after an illness of little over |
three weeks. General Norris was
last in Harrisburg on the day of the
Republican State Convention, to
which he was a delegate, and was
made one of the Vice Presidents,
His chief act in the Convention was
to name Judge Mitchell, Of Philadel-
phia for the Supreme Judgeship
nomination which he did in his elo-
quent way and was frequently cheer
ed. 1t was remarked by those who
heard him that General Norris never
appeared to better advantage, and
was apparently in good health. On
the day following he left for Lsncas-
ter, where he attended the Republi-
can Club League. That night he re-
turned home and the next day was
taken i'll At first his illness Was not
regarded,as serious, but he gradual
II sank until the fact was apTa-ei t
that he could not survive. His death
is attributed to a general breaking
down of the system. General Nor
ris when he entered the army was
strong robust young man, but his
capture at Gettysburg and his sub
sequaut Incarceration for twenty
months in rebel prisons tod on him
IN after life
General Norris was born in Lewis
town, Pa, in 1912, and educated In
Georgetown. District of COlumbis-
He entered the army as Lieutenant
in the One Hundred and Seventh
PENNSYLVANIA Volunteers IN Novem-
ber 1861. He WAS captured at Get
tvsburg in 1868, and was twenty
months a prisoner of war He was
honorably discharged as Captain in
July, 1865, studied law aud was ad-
mitted TO the bar IN 1861 In 1872
he was appointed private secretary Of
Governor Hartranft. In 1878 he
was Inspector General of the Grand
Army of the Republic for the United
States. and the same year was elect
ed commander of the department of
Pennsylvanla IN the same organlza-
ton. He served SIX years as Secre-
tary of the Republican State Com
mittee. In 1876 be was appointed
official reporter of the decisions of
the Supreme Court and served until
January 1881, when be was elected
Senator from the Sixth Philadelphia
| Senatorial District. He WAS after
ward chosen Judge Advocate Gener-
Al of Pennsylvania on the staff OF
Gov. Hoyt. Later he was appointed
by President Arthur pension agent at
Philadelphia. from which position he
retired on the appointment of Gen
yral Davis, of DOy.estowu as his sue
cessor. In November, 1856, he was
elected Auditor General and took
charge of his office in the lst Mon
day in May, 1887.
He was a remarkably brilliant man,
and stood in the front rank of well
equipped orators. In debate he was
quick and ready, and exceedingly
forcible. One of his best traits was
his Willingness and promPtness TO
aid his friends, and no man was mere
loyal, more true. \ gallant soldier
he was universally liked by his old
comrades. who frequently honored
him 4 genial, pleasant gentleman,
always kindly spoken, he made friends
with all who met him He was a
good fighter, and gave and took
bravely. Under his splendid system
the Auditor Geueral's Department
was in perfect condition, and his wise
management and able counsel con-
tributed vastly to keeping in good
snspe the states financial affairs 4
warm favorite IN all the Departments
of the state. and one of the best
known and best liked men in the
state, his death will be universally
mourned.
General Norris was married to
Miss Miller OF Lewistown. a most sf-
fable lady, who survives him. Fu-
neral services were held on Thurs
day afternoon IN Holy Trinity Chap
el, Philadelphia On Friday the re-
mains were taken to Reedsville, MIf
fin county for interment.