New-York tribune., 1894-04-15

Bellows in charge Henry w SlOcum jr went
10 bed but was hastily aroused and at . o'clock
his father was dead. General Slocum was at
tended by Drs Janeway. Westbrook, Bellows
and Fuhs who had done everything possible for
him for a week. The pneumonia yielded to the
treatment given. but the heart action not
sufficiently strong to cause a favorable reaction.
There were complications of the kidneys and
heart which had weakened the system Of the
patient At the time of his death General Slo-
cum was attended by his wife, two sons-Henry
w Slocum. j.. and Clarence L. Socum-and
their wives; Mrs. Kngsbury. General SOcums
daughter. and Miss Rice. Mrs Slocum's sister.
General Slocum went on trip West with his
son-in-law Captain Kingsbury in the winter.
going as far as the Pacific coast. and he re-
turned feeling some i'll effects Of the long rail-
road trip. On Friday March 30. he went TO
Tarrytown with his son Clarence to see about
summer home. He complained Of pain in the
chest upon his return and gave up trip to
the theatre in the evening DR. Bellows was
called in the next day. and diagnosed the diff
Guilty as due to indigestion General Slocum
went to the Brooklyn Club for lunch on tie
Monday following but he stayed at home there
after. 1t was not until a week ago Friday that
symptoms of pneumonia set in. The condition
Of the patient caused consultation on Monday
Of last week and DR.. Janeway called over
from New-York. The patient began to improve
and save for two or three relapses at intervals
he was thought to be doing we'll until just be-
fore his death.
The flags on the City Hall and other public
buildings at half-mast yesterday. as ii was
the anniversary of the assassination Of President
Lincoln. but otherwise they would have been
displayed for General Slocum. Many friends
called at the house. Commander \. 7. Wilson
and James Webb of Rankin Post. No 10 c. \.
r.. Of which General Slocum member de-
sired TO pay military hOnors to his memory.
Messages were received from General Daniel
Butterfeld, General H. G. King and others.
1t is expected that the funeral will be held
Tuesday afternoon at the Church Of the
Messiah. II Is probable that Generals Schofeld,
Howard. Porter. BGtterfeld, Jourdan. Sigel.
Wager Swayne and Tracy Will be the pail
bearers.
SKETCH OF HIS CAREER.
General Henry Warren slocum was one Of the
best-known survivors of the war having conf
manded one wing Of Sherman's army in the
famous march to the sea. He afterward served
as a member OF Congress. and was mentioned for
Secretary Of State. At one time he was seriously
talked Of as the Democratic candidate for Presi-
dent Henry W. Slocum was born at Delphi,
Onondaga County New-York on September p,
1927. When he was twenty-one years old, IN lS4S'
he received the appointment from his congress
District as a cadet at West Point. and was
graduated from the Military Academy in 1852.
He was commissioned second lieutenant IN tne
1st Artillery. Three years later he was raised 70
the rank Of first Lieutenant and in 1886 he left
the Army to practise law in Syracuse. When
the war broke out he at once enlisted and was
commissioned colonel Of the 2th New 1olH
Volunteers on May 21 1861. He went to the
front, and received a wound In the thigh at the
first battle Of Bull Run At the close Of the
summer of 1861 he was commissioned a brgadler-
general and attached To the Army OF the
Potomac At the battles Of Malvern Hi ana
Gainess Mills he was conspicuous. and on July
T. 1862 he raised 10 the rank OF maJor-gen-
eral of volunteers. and he fought at South
Mountain and Antietam and Second Bull Run
In October, 1862 he took command or the lZtn
Army Corps. and displayed much bravery at
Charlottesville. Fredericksburg and Gettysburg
In the last-named battle ne commanded the right
wing which turned the tide of battle. In 1863 ne
was in command at Vicksburg. and in August Of
that year he succeeded General Hooker in com
mand Of the 20th Army Corps under General
Sherman and went with him to Atlanta ana the
sea He commanded the left wing OF sherman
army until the surrender Of General joseph T..
Johnston
WENT TO BROOKLYN AFTER TIE WAR
After the war ended General Siocum went to
Brooklyn, where he continued 10 reside. lie re-
sumed the practice Of law. and later became
connected with several financial enterprises. In
1865 he nominated for Secretary Of state on
the Democratic ticket. but was defeated IN
1866 he declined an appointment as colonel IN
the Regular Army.
He was a Presidential Elector in 1868. and ran
for Congress the same year in the Illd DiSt!lct
in Brooklyn and elected. In 1870 he was re-
elected. When the company was organized to
build the New York and Brooklyn Bridge he was
a stockholder in it. and in 1875. when the two
cities took charge OF the work. he was appointed
one Of the trustees and served for several terms
In 1876 Mayor Schroeder appointed him one or
the Commissioners Of City Works, but the APP
pointment was not confirmed. He became inter-
ested in street railroad matters and was chosen
president of the CrOsstown Railroad Company:
He succeeded in improving It's property ana
finally sold it to the Brooklyn City Railroad
Comnany He then succeeded General JOurdan
az president OF the Coney Island and Brooklyn
Railroad Company, and was the nrst 10 INTRO
duce electric traction IN the city and on his ROAD
m Coney Island. After carrying MS plans
through General Slocum turned his railroad In
terests over 10 his son. who succeeded MN as
president OF the company. In lSS@ determihed
effort was made TO secure his nomination Ior
Covernor Of the State. but he was defeated by
Grover cleveland The following year be was
elected a Congressman-at- Large from this state,
and this his last public service
His later years have been devoted 10 ms Ia"
practice. and business interests. His family in
ciudes his wife two sons and a daughter. Henry |
W Slocum jr. a champion lawn tennis
player for several years
Al rhe dinner Of the Brooklyn New England |
ssocietv on December q, 1890. Generals Sherman |
ciocum and Howard were present. and all made |
speeches. AT the funeral OF General sherman |
4 few weeks later General Slocum was one or the |
pallbearers. He spoke. together with Generals |
Howard and Wager Swayne, at "a meeting in |
memory OF General Sherman in the Tompkins- |
ave- Congregational Church. in Brooklyn.
: General Slocum was interested in number OF |
financial enterprises besides the Coney Island |
and BROOKLYN Railroad Company. He was con- |
nected with the Jewell Milling Company. the |
Knckerbocker Steamship Company. the Fidelity |
and Casualty Company and the WILLIAMSBURG |
Fire Insurance Company He was to have |
made an address THE March to the Sea-.
In a series of historical lectures. in All Souls
Unitarian Church. on Friday May 4. 1t is prob
able that memorial service in his honor will |