New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-20

The death OF cx-Congressman John u. iiask'n. OF
this ci.y which occurred at Friends Lake. Warren
County. Wednesday, was not n surprise 10 MS
friends lie was attacked by paralysis eight years
ago and for tho last eight years has boen nt'e
known to the public. Previously he wn" ono OF
the mos, active men In New-York CITY, In both
business and politics third rrok" on paralysis
three years ago rendered him practically helpless
requiring constant attention. He was taken 10
his summer home AZ Friends Lake, In the foot
hills OF the AdiTondacks. In July last HIS disease
OF late had made rapid progress. and his physicians
knew that his life could not be much prolonged
Mr.. IIaakn was born the farm OF his iather,
benjamin f. Haskn. August p. 1921. The mod
est-looking farmhouse where the future Congress
man and millionaire first the light was situated
In what is Woodiawn Cemetery. lie received
his early education in the public schools. and when
fourteen years old began to study law in the office
OF George Wilson. Four years later he TOOK
charge OF the law office OF John NJ Bixby and as
soon he became OF age was admitted ts the bar.
He was elected civil Justice In 1874 and held
court at the Bowery and Thrd-st.
In lsis Mr.. Haskin removed to Fordham, and two
years afterward he elected by the Democrats
Supervisor. He served two terms. While SUPER
visor he secured for his constituency free bridge
over the Harlem River. In 1853 he elected
Corporation Attorney. and served until 1856 Then
he was Congress from the l%th District on
the regular Democratic ticket In 1858 he was re-
elected Independent. having left party dis
clp;ne when he thought an attempt was being
made 10 drive him away from the old Jetfersonian
principles on account OF his opposition to Buchan-
an he was denounced by hts party as traitor.
lie declared that buchanan was political
swlndler. In Congress he member OF the
standing Committee upon Public Expenditures
and attacked and reformed the swindle OF pubic
printing.
Mr.. Haskin for several years president OF
the Board OF Education. He became warmly at
tached John Kelly. and one OF the latter'5
most trusted counseilors. The warriors of Tam
many Hall called him. the chief OF the Tuscaroras
and the warhorse OF Westchester"
He was proud OF his suburban district. and took
great pleasure In taking his friends over his farm.
exhibiting his stock and flower gardens hut after
dinner. glass of old wine. he liked much
better talking politics with them. His reminls;
cences OF the politics OF the past were many, ana
his knowledge OF those OF the present very ex-
tensve. Mr. Haskin used TO tell with great salts
faction how he introduced President Lincoln to
the House OF Representatives at Washington. and
could relate many interesting "reminiscences OF the
great Ilnoisah.
one day. eight years ago after attending to
business az usual. he left his Office. at No. 80 Mas
sau-st, and was stricken with paralysis at the
first place az which he stopped. He had two strokes
subsequently, and about the time OF the last one
three years ago he had the misfortune have
his leg broken when getting out of carriage. He
pan and with General Daniel L. Sickes. Abel
Crook was also associated with him for many
years. Mr.. HaslNin leaves widow. who
Miss Valentine. OF Fordham. and three children
John r.. Haskin. jr. and Mrs. Joseph Murray and
Mrs. Joan NJ Wyatt, all OF this city.