The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-18
American Heroes.

| American Heroes
| LIEUT.. rARRELLy, OF TIE INFANTRY.
Died, near Fort Washits, Sd ult., suddenly,
Lieut.. p A. FarrelIy, 5.h infantry, u s. A. On
the Thursday before his death. Lieut.. r. vas
thrown from horse, his head striking a stump,
which affected the skull and brain, which is sup
posed by his physician to have caused his death. @
Lieutenant FRrrely was the son of the Hon.
Patrick Farrelly, deceased, formerly al eminent
representative in Congress from Pennsylvania On
the maternal side be iineal descendant from
one of the most notable Of the pilgrims Of the May
Flower.
In 1871 he entered the U. S. Military Academy.
where he distinguished himself as cadet, and In
1916 received q commission in the United States
Army.
Jofpg the 4th regiment of infantry, then at Cor
pus Christi, Texas, he participated in the opening
scenes of that campaign, which, under the direo
tion Of Gen. Taylor, terminated SO trumphantly to
our arms Transferred afterwards 10 the 9th regi-
ment of infantry, and to the southern line of opera
tions, under Genei al Scott, he accom- panied tho
army to the city Of Mexico.
Thoroughly versed in the Spanish language, and
possessing an extensive knowledge of ancient and
modern literature, he enjoyed many advantages
over his less favored countrymen Frequent sus-
pensions Of hostlities enabled him to cultivate the
acquaintance of, and exchange courtesies with,
many OF the most conspicuous citizens of the repub
lie Of Mexico, both CHI and military, producing
mutual acknowledgements of consideration and
esteem.
To total disregard of personal danger he joined
the magnanimity Of true soldier, and ever tenn.
pered victory with merry. Many a matron and
maid have cause to remember their unknown pre-
server from the rudeness OF a iawess soldiery.
These qualities, together with native geptleness
| of manner, endeared him to his euemies and re-
grets VIII follow the announcement Of his demise,
even in the capital where he irnmphed
Though brief one, more brilliant career rare
| ~ falls to the lot of the soldier His name il
| identified with Palo Alto, Resaea de la Palma,
| Monterey, Vera Cruz, Ccrro rorde, Contreras and
| ChuIubusco. In the latter engag ement, in the Ian
| guage of his commanding officer, although "suf-
feriDg from indsposition and exhaustion, he was
shot down Mt the end of the ditch, whilst leading
bis company TO the assault of the ',e'e do pont'"
Suffering from many and severe wounds, he en-
tered the city OF McKee, th victorious army,
and was permitted to to Pitsourg to recruit
his shattered constitution. Enjoying the society
of his home for few months only-his wounds sill
open--he again joined hi regiment. in the Chero-
kee nation, and died as ne had lived devoted to the
His native Stats through her Legislature, has
apr eciated and ackno.ic~"sed eis worth by en-
rolling h. name among those OF ne many heroes
Of Pennsylvania.
Beloved by all who knew him, both in public and
private life, regrets for his untimely decease viii
be min gled with the memories Of his many virtues
and accomplishments. His brethren in arms, as
they 'Gght their battles DER again," will recall
the name Of Farrelly with pride a. one of the
tried and trse' Earrelly, whose life was with
out reprosch, and whose memory they will delight
to honor.
CAPTAIN FOWLER HAMILTON. OF HE DRAGONS.
Died, recently, near Fort Mason Texas, Captain
Fowler Hamilton, OF the United States Dragons,
in the Oath year of his age.
We learn that ho died from exhaustion, while at
the head Of his company, in the pursuit of the In
dams Captain Hamilton was native of Sussex
county. In $40, he gradual I'll at the West Point
Military Academy, from which he entered imme-
lately into active service, Lieutenant in the Flo
rda war, in which service he Witnessed many STIR
ring scenes. lie also bore conspicuous part in the
Mexican war. lie accompanied the Army of OBJ
servation which was sent to Texas under the COM
nand Of General Taylor, in orGer to watch the
moven onts of the MexcaDs. and, the march TO
the Rio Grande, often had command OF the advance
guard. He participated in the ba ties of Palo Alto
and Resaca de Ia Palma, and of Monterey; was at
the bomkardment and taking OF Vera Cruz, and in
tie charge Of Colonel HarDey upon the Mexican
lancers, at the B.idge Of Madellin.
Duri.g the war, he was appointed Major in the
10th regiment of infantry, ana afterwards pro-
noted to Lieut.. Colonel, which commission expired
on the disbanding Of the regiment at the close Of
the var, when he was restored to his rank in the
dragons.
Ne, ike many others Of the brave officers and
soldiers Of army. contracted diseases in Mexico
Of which he never recovered; and his constitution
was too much shattered to withstand the climate
learn his death with pain and regret. Afable in
his manner, generous to fault, companionable.
full Of incident and story, and ready to mpaFt
information amusement, he made friends wherever
he went, and died without enemy. With this
shock his friends have The relieving reflection, that
he died in the honorable defence o. his country and
that through bis short out eventual life, he never
tarnished his well earned fame with one dishonor-
able a,t.