NEW YORK, Feb. 14.—James J. Slevin, an old-time member of Tammany Hall, who held a prominent place in the councils of that organization during the days of Richard Croker, died of heart disease yesterday. Mr. Slevin was 79 years old. In 1876 he was elected to the Assembly, but resigned a few months later to become a member of the Board of Aldermen. In 1880 he was elected Alderman-at-large, a position now designated as President of the Board of Aldermen. In 1888 he became Register of New York county, and when his term expired he retired from politics.

Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) Inquirer, February 15, 1914.