Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-28
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DrITH OF JOHN TYLER.
The Passing Away of the SON OF an
Ex-PreEident.

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John Tyler. Jr.. died at his residence. In
this city. i2l7 3 street, southeast yester-
day morning at 1870 O'Clock. He came
from an horored ancestry. and was porh
on the 18th OF April. lsls. lie was the ED
est son Of President Tyler and a grandson
OF John Tyler. who was an associate or
Patrick Henry. Thomas Jefferson, and
other patriots Of Virginia IN lUs. Ills
grandfather served his native State as
Speaker OF the House OF Burgesses' as one
Of the judges OF the Supreme Court a.
Governor OF the state, and afterWard
as Judge Of the United States Court for
tho District OF Virginia
John Tyler. Jr.. inherited lofty charac-
ter and noble intellect He was educated
In the universities Of Virginia and Penn
sylyania, ana thoroughly schooled IN ire
sciences Of law and government lie
served as private secretary to President
Tyler during his official tenn. without
compensation. and he often referred with
patriotic pride 10 the fact that he was The
bearer 70 Congress Of the message which
made known 70 that body the approval
OF the Act Of March I and 3, 1915, which
resulted in the admission Of Iowa, Florida,
and Texas into the eisterhoOd Of states.
Subsequently he became a contributor 70
various public journals and periodicals.
and the learning and genius which charac-
terized his contributions attracted much
attention His contributions 20 De 30"
Review were exceptionally learned and
able. and covered a vast variety Of sub
jects. The publishers Of that review in
ls5i spoke Of his as "the political prophet
Of his age"
MEXICAN AND CONFEDERATE
VETERAN.
Mr. Tyler served brief term IN the
Mexican war. and for that service he was
at the date Of his death on the pension
roll Of Mexican veterans. when the war
between the States broke out he shared
the fortunes Of his state as he ex-
pressed f.. through reverence FOR Viz
GINA. He was thoroughly loyal 70 the
cause Of the COnfederacy, and bore a
prominent part in organizing the Bureau
Of War. and for this and other services
he acquired the rank and title o. general.
The overthrow Of the Confederacy
caused him 70 espouse the cause and
policy Of the Republican party. He
earnestly believed that course 70 be the
logical position for those who were de-
voted 20 the best interests of the South.
and the best position for members OF
restored Union 20 occupy
During the administration OF Prssd NJ
Grant Mr.. Tyler enjoyed the confidence
and esteem Of that great General, con-
siderate citizen. and faithful friend. He
was offered by President Grant positions
o. United States District Attorney for the
District OF Florida and Postmaster at
Jacksonville. In that state, but he de-
ciined both.
MOVED TO WASHINGTON.
During the administration OF General
80 T.. - nff
and in September. 1ss2 he was appointed
10 a position Of honor. responsibility, and
high trust in the Treasury Department.
He continued u perform these official
duties until July, 1857, when he was
stricken with paralysis. and from this
adiicti0n DC suffered until relieved yester-
day by death.
At the time he was stricken he was an
active and earnest advocate OF the prin-
cipies ana objects OF the Federation or
Labor and the international Arbitration
League As member OF Pioneer coun-
ell Sors 0f J0nadab. Of which he became
a member in July. 1ss2. he was an earnest.
faithful. and fearuess advocate 81 the
principle and practice Of total abstinence,
aud there are hundreds VINO viii bless his
memory for the brave and helpful words
be spoke 10 them IN the hours Of peril
The true thought ana the real inner LIFE
OF this noble man are revealed in an I'm
Hemoriam" written by himself from
which the Post il permitted 10 make the
following extract:
"But early sorrows at heart, and alike
unselfish a. ! unambiuous. for the greater
part OF MS life upon the sea and or the
shore. he was a wanderer. until here at
length he found rest. humbly bearing his
cross TO the end. through faith IN the
Lord Jesus Christ"