New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-12

at this juncturc manifested la a proclamation OF
Jefferson Davis declaring him an outlaw His
seizure OF 100000 In the Office OF the Dutch Con-
sui on the ground that il intended for rebel
arms. was the cause OF protest from the foreign
consuls, and the Government at Washington ordered
the return Of the money.
In December, 1sC2 General Butler was recalled
from New-Orleans, at the inSgation, he always
declared ri Louis Napoleon, who then busy with
his uckess Mexican schemes. Late in 1853, how
ever. he was rut In command Ct the Department of
Virginia and North Carolina, his force being known
as the Army OF the James. In the following year, after
brief visit to Newlorl whittier he went to quell i'm
pending riots, he made Intellectual attempt against
Fort Fisher, and afterward was relieved Of his
command the ground of ncompetency. by General
Grant. General Dutler then returned TO his home in
Massachusetts.
In 1866 General Butler elected 70 Congress
as Republican. and he continued TO hold bis seat
until 1879, with the exception of the term for
1857. In 1865 he took prominent part In the
proceedings looking to the Impeachment OF President
johnson, being the most active Of the managers ap
pointed by the House. Three years later he was
an unsuccessful candidate fr Governor
Then he changed his politics, and accepted the sup
port of the Greenback party in 1873 and 1870, only
TO meet with popular rejection twice more. In 1882
he the candidate of the united Democrats and
was elected. His administration is chiefly rcmcm-
bercd FOR his vigorous assault upon the management
Of the Tewksbury Almshousc, which was sus-
tanned by the Committee of Investigation appointed
by the Legislature In 1889 he tried for the Governor
ship again, but defeated In 1oS4 he the
Grce1back candidate for President. The campaign
Of that year closed General Buffers political career,
and since then he had devoted his time TO his law
practice. his great industrial interests and to the writing
OF his biography General Butler an audacious
politician. astute lawyer and charming
CONVEX SaiOnalis. His name will long be
mentioned in connection with some OF
the most noted criminal and civil Of his time. As
Il Congressman he was active and influential both on
the floor and in the committee In recent
General Butrr counsel in many cases OF I'M
KOrtance before the supreme Court.
While he did not build speedy boats and race them
General Butler figured prominently in yachting affairs
and was devoted 10 the sport. lie bought from the
Government after the war; the famous schooner
yacht America. On this celebrated yacht tn, General
was accustomed TO spend much OF his time in the sum-
mer months. Before he became convinced that the
yacht had been ouclasscd he entered her in many
races OF late years. however. he saw the march Of
events and the America has been onloOker but not
participant at all the big regattas each year once
OF twice he made cruise TO the Maritime Provinces Of
Canada and to the Coast OF Labrador in the America
lie always kept the old yacht up in ship shape and
Bristol fashion," and deeply attached TO her. lie
gave his son Paul half interest in the boat and The
took the same interest in the yacht aid in the sport
as his father.
General Butler had law Office in this city
the sixth floor OF the Mutual Life Insurance Building
No. % Nassaust, the suite being shared by James T.
Lowry TIE General had had headquarters IA the build
ing since 1854 Previous that time he transacted all
his business while in this city at the Fifth Avenuc
Hotel, where he always occupied the same apartment
II the ground ioOi the Twenty third St
side. In those days he nearly always arrived IN the
city on Saturday and remained a day or two. lie
would make lis appointments In advance and thus
would make TIE most Of the time he spent here. In
the last eight year, General Buter had
seldom slept in this city. lie would arrive In the
morning from Boston Washington and 20 - the
Lawyers club iOi breakfast. His luncheon was
sandwich. AZ his Office lie would see the men with
whom he had business. having written TO them In
advance when he would be at his office. Late In
the afternoon evening be would continue on iS
way 10 Washington return TO Boston. He had his
consultations with most Of his clients from tho North
west IN this city they found New-York
venient to visit than Boston. The General seldom
travelled between this city and Boston by train He
took the Fall River boat. His last visit here
Friday. The steamer delayed and did not reach
her pier until nearly y. lie spent less than an
hour in his office and then took the Congressional
Limited" for Washington lie expected TO be back
here TIE latter part OF this week
Most Of the time the General slouch hat. but
tie colder days OF winter IA fur cap replaced IT,
In the winter he great fur overcoat. His feet
We're tender he always wore slippers while In his
Office. Commissioner Shields. who took testimony
master In several suits in which General Butler
counsel. he was always most courty and often
full Of fun When he did understand witness he
would ask that the be repeated In the
monious and words The General did not ap
pear IN court here frequently. About a year ago he
argued briefly before Judge Wallace attorney for
the Irish relatives Of A. r. stewart who were seeking
TO get share OF his estate. About twelve years ago
he appeared in his own behalf In the trial of action
brought against him for damages for alleged false I'm
pris0nment and wanon destruction OF property in the
war. The opposing counsel pictured him "A most
brutal man, and tears 10 flow down the
Generals cheeks. Colonel II. II. Mason. who was
clerk of the court. spoke him and he replied Yes
l ain not hardened and Gallons that not
affected by such ab,sc"' But he displayed no ami
mostly ia the case, which he won. Mr. Lowrcy says
that the General specaces until years
ago He had pair made at that time, but did not
always wear them while reading. He always held the
paper or book he reading close to his eyes.
some years ago General Butler presented the New
York Ear Association with copy Of admirably
painted portrait OF Rufus Choatc which hangs I'm
Of the Judges rooms III the Court Iousc at Bos
ton. The room was Il favorite longng place Of
the Generals, and there he met day two
years ago Is Visitor from Ncw-York. To whom he
related the story OF the picture. You must have
known Mr.. Choate, General" said tie latter. "Tc
me, IS it good portrait ~ Yes" replied General
Eutler gancirg obliquelv 1T the the wall
1T looks like Choate, who looked all jaundce ana
jurisprudence
General Buffers wife was A daughter Of DR.. Israel
IIildrcth. Of Lowell Mass. She Oh the sage
from 1897 10 1o14, when she married General Butler
she died IN 1870 Their daughter married ex-(iov
einOr Adelber Ames. OF Mississippi one son. Ben
jamln an army officer, died In 1871. One son. Paul,
survives him.
TRIBUTES FROM TWO STATES.