The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-18
JOHN RUSSELL YOUNG.
The Librarian of Congress Passea
Awny-History of His Career.

me Librarian of Congress Passes
Awny-History of His Career.
washington, January 17.-John Russell
Young, librarian of the congressional H.
brary. died at his residence here at s.45
this morning, after an illness of several
weeks.
John Russell Young has had notable
career as Journalist, diplomatist, public
official and the intimate associate OF dis
tinguished public men. He was born in
Downingtown, Creston county, Pennsyl
vania, November 20, 1871. The family
moved to Philadelphia and he was edu-
Gated in the public schools of that c;tv
Later be went to New Orleans. where au
uncle lived, and continued his school work
In the New Orleans High school. Return
ing to Philadelphia. he secured place nm
the Philadelphia Press in 1857 as copv
boy and from this dated his newspaper
work. When John W. Forney came to
Washington in 1861 to become secretary
OF the senate, he brought along Young. who
py that time had become fluent writer.
While acting as Colonel Forney's private
secretary. Mr. Young continued his writ
ings to the Philadelphia Press, and II
was by mis- description of the first battle
OF Bull Run that he won his spurs as n
graphic war correspondent. He followed
the army OF the Potomac to the end of the
Chickahominy campaign. In 1854 he ac-
companled General Nathaniel p. Banks
on the Red river expedition On returning
ne became managing editor OF the Phil
adeiphia Press. which place he resigned
IN 1860 to start the Morning Post. which
however, was not a success
:, ne mad contributed to the New York
tribune, and his pleasing style attracted
me attehton OF Horace Greeley with the
result that In 1866 Young became manap-
ing editor Of the paper with which Greeley
nad been so long associated. At that time
! Dung was only % years of age IA.
leisure time he devoted to the STUDY NJ
me law and In 1867 was admitted to the
par IN New York city. In 1870 he again
.,'sa tne establishment OF newspaper
DL ms own, this time the Standard About
ms time, however. Secretary Boutwell,. |
VINO was at the head of the treasury a.
partment In President Grants cabinet.
,nuuceo foung to go abroad to look into
financial Affairs. While abroad on this
MISSION tne awful days OF the Paris COM
- ,h oueurred ana Mr.. Young's account |
u the rise and fall OF the commune and
y tns stirring days through which the
frepch capital passed. is regarded "a one
:. .ne pest examples OF English descrip-
i've writing.
In 1872 he became the European repre-
tentative of the New York Herald and
'pens two years in London and Paris and
.no.ner year In work and travel on the
ointment In 1877 General Grant started
ipon his memorable trip around the world
mo on his invitation Mr.. Young Joined the
,arty. This made him for two years al
post q member OF tho family of General |
irant and warm friendship sprung up
'etween them. Afterwards Mr.. Young |
;rant"
During this trip. Mr.. Young was spe-
iaiiv interested in China. to which coun-
ry President Arthur sent him in 1882 As
,nited states minister. He remained In
nina until the opening Of the first Cleye-
and administration. when he returned 10
nis country and engaged in literary and
usiness pursuits. M
When the new library OF congress was
ompieted. attention was directed to the
h n,,.,s Of librarian emhodying literary
niiitty and executive mansgement, and
resident Mckinley named NJ. Young q,
uly ]. 1897