The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

Island, in the Slst year of his age, Col. "A
RON BURR. His has been an eventful life.
He was born at Newark, in the state of
New Jersey, on the 9th Of February 1856.
When only nineteen years Of age, he joined
General Arnold as volunteer, and march
ed with him from. Newburyport, through
the wilderness, to Chaudiere Pond. From
thence proceeded to notify Gen. Montgom-
cry of the approach of this reinforcement.
In the assault on Quebec, on the 3lst De-
cember, l775, he was one OF the Abide
Camps of that gallant officer, and was by
his side when he fell, MORALLY wounded.
After the repulse of the Americans, Major
Burr, having acquired great reputation for
ntrepidity and talent, at the request Of
Gen. Wooster, remained with the army. and
acted as Brigade Major, until May, 1776
In the month of May he proceeded to the
city of New York, and by the invitation of
Gen. Washington, entered his military fam
lily. Here he soon became dissatisfied !;
but on the recommendation of Governor
Hancock, consented to accept the appoint
ment of Aid-de-Camp to Major Gen. Put
nam, then in command in the city. At the
battle of Long Island Putnam commanded,
and Burr vas his Aid.
When the American army retreated from
New York, Bsrr by his intrepidity, rescued
from certain capture the brigade Of Gen.
Sllliman, which was left in charge Of Gen.
Knox. In June, I777, he was appointed
Lieut.. Colonel of MalcOlm's regiment,
which regiment he commanded for about
two years, without permitting corporal pun
ishment to be inflicted in a single instance.
During that period, his reputation rs u sci
entfic, gallant and vigiIam officer was
greatly increased.
On the 2Sth of June, 1873, in the battle
Of Monmouth, he commanded his own and
a part of another regiment, in the dvn ion
, of Lord Sterling. Ills sufferings from ia.
, tigue, OH that day, greatly impaired hi,
3 health, and ultimately compelled him tt
retire from the army, at the close of 1873
Immediately after quitting the army, h'
commenced the study of law, with William
Patterson, ESQ, subsequently distinguish
= ed Judge of the Supreme Court Of the Uni
ted States. Between these gentlemen F.,
warm and ardent friendship subsisted. II
1850 he left Judge Patterson's Office anc
entered that of Thomas Smith Esq, broth
er of the Hon. William Smith, Kings At
torney for the state of New York. IT, tn
autumn of 1871 he removed to Albany, ant
was admitted to practice as attorney an,
counsellor of the Supreme court.
On the I'd of July, 1882, then twenty-si
years of age, he was married to Mrs. The
odosia Prevoost, widow of Col. Prevoost q
the British army. In 1884, he was elected
by the city of New-York, IA member of tn
\ L.. h.,
pointed by Gen. George Clinton, Attorne
General of the State. In 1871, he was ap
pointed Judge of the Supreme Court, bu
after taking time to deliberate, refused t
accept. In 1902, he was elected IA Scna
tor of the United States. lie was severa
times after this period a member of III
State Legislature, and president of the Con
vention which revised the Constitution. II
1901 he was elected Vice President Of tn,
United States.
From this time, to nearly its close, hi
life has been one of great and abiding in
terest. lie who writes his history has {
delicate task to perform. Its writer vii
}, have preiudices to meet Of long standing
}. and deep rooted Bat the American peo'
} pie have righ:, now that he sleeps lh'
!, varying and chequered scenes through
which he has passed, so far as he has let
. the means, and they are said to be ample
Homicide.-Y Yesterday, between 10
o'clock NJ. and o'clock, homicide was
. committed on the body of Mr. A. X. Brux
by Mr. J. b. Giquel, Jr. Different ac-
, counts have been given us of the deplora-
bic event, but we think the following most
.. accredited.
1t appears that some previous dispute
/, had taken place between the parties. 4
, voyage to Mexico by MIR. Brux had put
4 a momeutary end to it. But upon the re-
turn OF Mr.. b. after an interval ofsome
D months he called yesterday morning upon
!, Mr.. Giquel, to terminate definitely the
NJ whole matter. The interview, il is said,
o took place before the drug store of Mr..
O Pinguet in Royal street and after some
- abusive words (Which are attributed to
in Mr. G.. the deceased required satisiac-
in ton from him who had offered him the
insult. The latter requested for fifteen
minutes to make his answer, which were
-. accorded. Instead of replying. however
- he preferred to make an affidavit before
=. the recorder Of the first municipality.