The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-06
DEATH OF COL. mAuLsBY.
A we1I-Known Lawyer. Politician and Soldier
Dies Rather Suddenly.

well-Rnown Lawyer, Politician and Soldier
Dies Rather Suddenly.
Col. William P. Maulsby died at his resi-
dence in this city at clock on Wednesday
morning, after brief illness of obstruction Of
bowel. The attack began on Saturday, bnt
ON Sunday his physician regarded his recov-
cry as about complete. During the day he
suffered severe pain again. On Monday at
ternoon his condition became alarming and
his relatives were notified. On Tuesday DIR.
Tiffany, of Baltimore, was called in consulta
ton, and his condition was regarded as hope
less. He fingered on until Wednesday morn
ing, when the life spark went out and an
honored citizen, an able lawyer, and patr
otto soldier was no more.
Col. Maulsby was one of the most remark
able men of his time. OF his early history,
of his accomplishments, of the honors he
declined, but little is known. His modesty
in retaining to give to biographers sketch
of his life, when solicited. has left his record
unwrtten. He was man of strong charac-
ter, ofgreat legal ability, ofintense patriotism,
warm hearted and generous. He was positive
ever, never conservative or compromising
With him right was right and wrong was
wrong. And his life was battle. He was
ever FESTIVE, combating error, defending the
weak, contending against oppression, and al
ways striving to preserve human rights. His
democracy was intense, and when he some
times seemed to be extreme, it was because
he thought the rights and privileges Of the
people were being abridged. He was the
soul of honor, courteous even to the humblest,
fair, just and frank, a type of the old school
gentleman, now, unhappily, too rare. And
he was a christian, striving to do his duty to
God, to his church and to himself He took
an interest in the establishment of Ascension
parish, and the building of the church, and
was fittingly the historian at its semicenten-
NAL celebration in July last.
Col. Maulsby was a native of Hartford
county, where he was born July 10, 1915, was
educated in the local schools. and later grad
usted at Union College, New York. He
studied law with the late Ohio Scott, of Belar,
and at the age of nineteen was admitted to
practice. In early manhood he removed to
Frederick county, and when Carroll county
was formed from Frederick and Baltimore
counties he removed to Westminster. At
the first election he was chosen to represent
the county in the State Senate, and served
six years. He was afierward deputy attor.
ney-general for Carroll. Returning again TO
Frederick, he built up lucrative practice.
During the late war Col. Maulsby was an
ardent Union man, and organized the First
Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade, and be-
came its commander. He saw much active
service, including participation in the battle
of Gettysburg. After the war he was ap-
pointed Chief Judge of the Frederick Mont
gomery circuit and was a member of the Court
of Appeals. This was in 1901.
In 1867 he was a member of the conven-
ton, from Frederick county, that formulated
the present constitution, and is the father OF
the present judicial system. His original
idea was to have but FIVE circuitsi- bpt the
number was increased to eight. In March,
1872, he removed to Westminster again, and
has resided here ever since.
Col. Maulsby, although very yougn man,
was quite favorite at the White House when
Van Buren, was President, and was offered
several foreign diplomatic positions, which
he declined with thanks. In 1910 Col Mauls-
by was candidate on the Van Buren, electoral
ticket. In 1854 he was appointed President
ofthe Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and served
about two years.
Always an ardent Democrat, after the late
war Col. Maulsby was a prominent figure in
the reorganization of the Democratic party,
and he jealousy guarded every assault upon
the principles of Democracy.
Col. Maulsby was twice married. His first
wife was Miss Emily Nelson, of Frederick,
sister of Judge Madison Nelson. By this
union he had three children, all of whom sur.
yiye-Mrs William Rimball, of Kenosho,
Wisconsin, William P. Maulsby and Mrs
Bette Richie of Frederick. His second wife,
who survives him, was the widow Of the late
John Fisher. II well known banker of West
minister.
The remains of Col. Maulsby were taken to
Frederick yesterday morning. Religious SER
vices were held at the residence by Rev.
Jesse Higgins, Rector of Ascension Church,
assisted by the Holly Cross Fathers, and also
Revs DR.. Bates and A. d. Melvin of the NJ.
P. Church, Mr.. Melvin reading the Scrip
lures and offering prayer, DIR. Bates follow
ing in short address.
The body was enclosed in a handsome
black cloth casket with plate bearing his
name, date of birth and DEATH The II. S.
Flag was laid on top, together with beautiful
floral tributes, and sheaf of wheat. The
members of the Bar. officers of the Court,
Clerks, Register of Wills and Deputy Regis
ter, and large number OF friends accom-
panied the remains to the depot, also Burns
Post, G. A. r. Ten members of the Post
acted as a Guard Of Honor and pail bearers,
and accompanied the remains to Frederick.
viz; James S. Baer, George c. Grass, Ezra
Shugh, /. P. Manning, Samnel Breichner,
do4l-. 4seess, Hol9as Aepn' Onas. ". huhu'
George A. Zahn and Howard FTjZ2el
In addition to the family and elergymen,
the Clerk of the Court and members Of the
Bar number of friends accompanied The re-
mains TO Frederick, where he funeral services
were held in Al Saints Church.
ACTION OF THE BAR.
The members of the bar and officers of the
circuit court for Carroll county held meeting
on Thursday afternoon 10 take action in re-
gard to the funeral of Col. Maulsby. Joseph
NJ. Parke presided and Joseph d. Brooks was
secretary. Ii was resolved to accompany the
remains to the depot, and as many as could
were requested to attend the funeral at Fred
erick. Joseph NJ. Parke, James A. c. Bond
and d. n. Henning were appointed com
mittee TO draft resolutions on the death of
Col. Maulsby and to report them to the court
on the first day of the next term.