The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-19


On Wednesday morning, 18th instant Cynus C.
Mason, aged 81 years.
The funeral viii take place on Friday afternoon, mt
O'Clock. from his late residence, No IT'S Madison
street. The friends and Of the family
and the members Of Franklin Chapter, No. o. o. of T.
and the order in general respectfully in vited
to attend. His remains will be taken to Greenwood
Cemetery for interment.
Boston papers please copy
in the city OF Brooklyn, on Tuesday evening Octo-
Der IL Mrs ANGELICA NJ Cook, wife of VIM. Cook,
aged 80 years
3 o. Of U. and the order in general; also the mem
bers of Hook and Ladder Company No. T. are nvited
to attend her faneral, to morrow, Thursday at 2
o'clock, M from III Atlantic street. South BROOKLYN
providence, Taunton, and Fall River papers please
On wednesday the 18th instant after n short and
severe illness, CHARLES A. UNDERwoop aged IS years
His frie nds, and those Of his mother in law Mrs A.
Hammond; also. the members Of Manhattan Lodge No
TO- J. U. Of o. f., and the members of Union Division
No. of the Sons of Temperance are respectfully in.
vied TO attend the funeral this Thursday afternoon
at O'Clock, from 90 Chrystie street.
On the 18th instant, at the National Hotel Court.
lands street, Mrs y. A. KENNEpr Of st. Louis, Mo-,
aged "a ears after brief illness of four days
Her funeral will taks place his afternoon at half
past O'Clock, from the National Hotel Her fre nds
and acquaintance respectfully invited to attend
without furt her notice.
St. Louis, New Orleans, Louisville, and Chicago
On Wednesday morning, 18th instant Of oonsump-
tiop LEWIS w. HALsEy, in the 10th year of his age
His friends and acquaintance, as also those Of his
brother. Elmer e. Halsey, invited to attend his
from the reefueDce OF his brother No 20 Van
dam street, on Friday, 10th instant, at O'Clock,
Hisremains will be taken to Greenwood Cemetery.
At Point label of yellow fever, on the ord of last
month, Captain JAMES PRsNriss, of the LIST U S.
Artillery. This accomplished officer and gentleman,
who has fallen victim to the pestile climate of
new territory we knew well and esteemed highly.
His death will be deeply regretted throughout the
army, In which he was universal favorite well
by numerous friends out Of IL. The Matamoras Flag,
in nounciDg his death, adds the following: Never
have had to commit to the pages of obituary name
endearipg than that OF the lament object OF
notice. The announc OF his death will
carry sorrowful regrets to the many who knew him
most chivarous soldier and he'd gentleman.
Emnently endowed with all those traits of character
and qualities Of head and heart which cnnobe
nature, Capt. Prentss among the most highly
esteemed Of the officers OF gallant army. In the
peaceful walks Of life, upon The battle field, the
fame the pride Of nhood and the soul of honor
Accomplished in scholarship as in arms, he was the
delight Of the and the idol Of the service lie
has died In midst, with the laure Of his fame yet
fresh and green upon his brows that bore them meek
ly only such soldier could. He has desce nded TO
the grave, leaving behpda stainless reputation and
the service graduating at the United States Mill
tary Academy, West Point, in 1880 Brevet Second
Lieutenant Of Artillery He served with no nor Ia the
Indian war, known as the Black Hawk campaign
Subeeque nifty be visited Europe, with view TO the
further acquisition Of knowledge In the science of his
profession and there, mingling in the highest aud
most polished society Of the of the old world
the dignity of an American scholar soldier and &c n
ttman. In 1889 on the increase OF the staff OF the
army, he was advanced to an assistant adiutant
seneralcy, with the rank OF captain, which he held
until the comment ernent of the Mexican war when
be took the choice ofa eapaincy In the line and