The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-09

frencis Lewis, the father OF Morgan Lewis, was
a native OF Wales. He came to this city nearly
century and half ago. and established himself in
the mercantile business, which he carried on ex-
tensively and prominently. He took strong ground
with the colonies at the passage of the stamp act,
was elected member of the General Congress, and
was ssner OF the Declaration OF Independence
lie died IN 1918, at very advanced age
MORGAN LEWIS was born in this city in October,
l7o4 Destined for the legal profession, he received
classical education, and graduated lat Princeton
College IN l7I3 Thrown early into the exciting
politics OF the day, he was among the first to vo-
iunteer in the service Of his country, and attached
himself to company of Pennsylvania rihemen
that marched through this city to Boston after the
battle OF Bunker Hill. He remained with the be-
sieg'ng army under Washington before that place
until the British evacuated Boston, and then he
joined New York regiment in the Continental
service, with the rank of Major. With this regi-
ment, in l776, after Washington was driven out of
the city of New York, he was sent 20 Canada
lie was at Iiconderoga some time with 81. CLAIR
but on the advance of Burgoyne, that fortress be-
ing untenable tor seige, the garrison was CON-
PEELED 70 evacuae 1t and retreat towards the main
amy then forming under Gates. On joining Gates
ne received commission from the Continental
Congress as Quarter Master General of the army
OF the North, with the rank of Colonel" Upon
the advance OF Bnrgoyne. to Saratoga, Colonel
Lewis took an active part in the several battles that
terminated IN the surrender of that General to the
forces under Gates
he was in his tent at lunch with several officers
OF distinction, among whom was General Daniel
Morgan, Of the Virginia Rifemen, when the British
Grenadiers, under Major Ack land, made flank
movement merely to change their position, which
being observed by General Arnold, he directed Nor
gan to advance with his rfemen and give them a
tew shots. THIS brought on general action,
which resulted III the defeat and surrender OF the
British. General Lewis always spoke in the most
decided terms of Arnods talents and bravery as
soldier, deeply as he despised him as a traitor
Inc next battle n which he was engaged was up
George Clinton against the refugees and Indians,
led on by the celebrated chief Brant, and others
Colonel Lewis led the advance in the fight which
TOOK place at Stone Arabia, and these bands of par
t1an depredators were entirely cut up and dis
persed. When peace took place, and the Ameri-
can army under Washington entered the city, Col
Lewis, for the first time in years, Set foot in
the place of his nativity
Throwing aside the sword, he commenced the
practice OF the law, and soon occupied high posi-.
ton at the bar. AT the inauguration of Washing
ton as PRESIDENT, ne commanded the military doing
ed Judge Of the Supreme Court of this State,
which ne held until the high party times Of 1904,
when Jefferson and Burr having become bitter enc
mics, ne was INDUCED as friend of Jefferson to
was elected over the latter by handsome MAORI
ty. 1t was this election that occasioned the duel
OF Rurr and Hamilton. At the next election Judge
Lewis was defeated by Daniel D. Tompkins, but
was shortly after elected 70 the Senate OF the State
from ms native city.
AT the breaking out of the last war, he was an.
pointed Quarter Master General in The army, by
President Madison Shortly after he received his
commission az Major General and was again, at
the age OF SIXTY, ordered ts the frontiers over the
ground OF his youthful military career. He landed
on the Canadian shore IN the army under Dearborn,
tie the old soldier was engaged in. He was in
command of the New York station during the re-
mander of the war
Possessed OF a large fortune he retired from pub
N Dutchess county and his residence in this city
MAJOR General Lewis was a perfect gentleman of
the old school, easily accessible, for he had none
OF mat stlness or haute that many in his station
OF lie toollshly keep up; he was a model of what
an American gentleman should be. He had en-
Joyed high rank and honors, and in all he conduct
cd himself with arbanity, kindness and dignity,
Of the Society of Cincinnati and the last surviving
Colonel OF the regular army of the revolution.
And this they so! In few brief years there
VIII not be survivor Of the times of 70
whether their posterity destined to preserve the
Liberties so noby won is yet to be tested The lu-
neral OF Major General Lewis takes place to-mor-
row "wednesday afternoon. lie will be buried
with military honors.
CONSIDERATION OF A NEW GERMAN CArHolac CHA |
PEL-Ons SUNDAY morning, at 10 o'clock, the Right
reverend Bishop Hughes consecrated the new
German Catholic chapel in Third street. The |
building is PLAIN unpretending structure of about
l2o by 30 feet The interior Of the church, although
yet In an unfinished state, presented this sacred
occasion very pleasing and imposing appearance.
Evergreens in great variety, in tasteful arrange
ment, which lent easy elegance, decorated the |
walls, galleries and pulpit, and a collection OF
good pictures, lent their aid to heghten the effect
To an observer, at the eastern entrance OF the
church, the altar with its rich ornaments, and
sacred insignia, presented very imposing appear.
ance. splendid painting above the altar, contri-
bued great deal to this, and the collection Of
bouquets in rich china vases, garands &C., which
ornamented the altar, were beautiful. There was
a large asemblage to witness the ceremony, to
whom, after the celebration of high mass by the
Bishop, an able and nervous discourse was address
ed in German, by the Rev. Mr.. Humbhlin The
morning services ended at one o'clock, but were
resumed again in the evening, when very excel
lent discourse in English, after vespers concluded
the services of the day
ITALIAN CoNcERr.-The second concert at the
Tabernacle by the distinguished Italian artists now
in the city, came off last night There was large
attendance-the house was nearly full, and the re-
ception given to the performance was warm
hearty-lt was that oil an audience judcious and
tscrimlnatlng-lt was a spontaneous tribute to the
merits Of the artistcs whose good taste and master
y execution were hardly equalIed even by the
good feeling with which their services were volun-
eered in the aid Of benevolent cause The |
beautiful Slgnorina Borghese never appeared to
'etter advantage and the effect, which, after ALL is
'erhaps the best test of musical performance, the
fleet produced in ola Donna" and duetto "Non |
'er non e quel Tempo" was very strong, almost
The "Grand duetto Concertante, - for |
he caronet and flute, by Messrs. Kyle and Graen.
'elt, was exquisite. The whole "soiree Musicale
was proof of how well merit can be appreciated
IN this city, and powerful display of the talent Of
The performers.
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