Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16

THE Revolutionary War not only caused the
loss of Mr. Caldwells mother but likewise
his father, though under different circum-
stances. In the latter case the murder was
caused by one of the many undesirable soldiers
released from service after the surrender of
Lord CORVALLIS. OF this unfortunate event the
New Jersey Gazette of November Is, 1881, has
this to say:
Last Saturday Rev. James Caldwell, minister
of the Dissenting Congregation at Elizabeth
town, was shot dead, without any provocation,
by a native of Ireland named Morgan. The
coronerS inquest brought verdict Of willful
murder 1t was thought the ruffian was bribed
by the enemy to do the dreadful deed The
British authorities had offered reward for the
assassination of Gov. Livingstone, and next to
him Chaplain Caldwell most dreaded by
the enemy.
1.-The funeral services were performed
Tuesday, the 9th, the whole town suspending
business and gathering in uncomfortable grief
at the obSeQuies An opportunity TO view the
body Of Mr. Caldwell was given in front OF the
house, on the open street. After all had taken
the last look and before the coffin closed,
Judge Boudinot came forward. leading nine
orphan children of the deceased, and, placing
them around the bier of their parent, he made
an address of surprising pathos to the multi
tude in their behalf. The procession slowly
moved to the grave, weeping as they went. He
was laid by the side OF his wife's remains, and
over his body was placed a marble slab. with
the following inscription: Sacred to the MEM
DRY of Rev. James Caldwell and Hannah
Ogden, his wife, who fell victims to their coun-
trys cause In the years 1880 and 1871"
Mr.. Caldwell died in 1925 and his body was
buried in plain pine coffin, he having directed
that this be done as an object lesson to the
poor. It is said that the undertaken covered
the coffin over with black cloth to conceal its
severe plainness.
Many distinguished persons have been guests
at this old mansion including Gen. Lafayette.
when visiting this country in 1924; Henry Clay,
Daniel Webster and John g. Calhoun. 1t Is,
indeed, a reminder of the great events Of long
ago and well preserved mansion, still able
to keep company with the best residences OF
Capitol Hill and East Washington.
TN his account of this neighborhood Mr. Crog-
gon also makes some interesting references
to the site where is located the building of the
National Woman's Party and where the SUI
preme Court Building will be placed. He speaks
of this site as being lots 16 and II in square
1913, and says:
In 1902 Mr. Walker sold lots 16 and II to
William Tunnicliffe, who in 1904 sold to Pontius
B. STEELE.
I'm 1903 the ground was valued at and z
cents per foot, and there were but two improve
ments listed-those of George Walker, $4,000,
on lot IT. and John MacIntire $780, on lot 49,
each on street. BY 1907 the value of the
ground was reduced to cents per foot, and
there additional property listed. Mr..
Stelle's name took the place of MFR. Walkers
for $4,000 in lot II, and there also appeared
those of J. B. Brashears, 5000, and e. Farrell,
$500, lot q and G. Walker, $500, lot %.
THE corner, above stated, passed from
Luke Washington to George Walker prior to
1900. and in 1902 MIR. Walker had title to lot
II on the east. On these lots had been erected
three-stroy brick buildings and stabling, and
William Tunnicliffe, who had been in the hotel