The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-03-11
From the Alta California, San Francisco.
Lieutenant McArthur.

In another place may be found appropriate ex-
prcssions Of respect for the noble dead, by those
who knew him well. But we cannot let his men,
DRY thus pass away without adding the regret Of
our heart at the untimely fate which has consigned
him to an early grave, far away from his native
home and the fond hearts that were swelling with
Joy at the anticipation of his return Alas, that
his affectionate warnings to meet them once more
have grown still with the true heart that lies cold
in the soil of Torboga! He was not only sailor,
scientific, judic0us, and faithful officer, but an
affable and courteous gentleman. who bore his
honors unostentatiously that, though you were
forced to admire the officer, you could not avoid
loving the man. Well. he has a fitting tomb,
where the mighty Pacific, whose shores he has
done so much to rob of their danger, shall forever
chant its solemn dirge around his grave. What
can 80 well hymn gallant sailors praises as the
element which has 30 long borne him kindly and
safely on her hcaving bosom?
THs LATE LIEurENAHr MCARTHuR.-The last
mail from Panama brought TO us the painful intel
ligence of the death Of Lieutenant William p. Nc
Arthur. United States navy, who died on the even
ing of the 22d December, on board of the steam
ship Oregon. He had been for sometime unwell,
suffering from fever and aguc, then diarrh0a, and
finally from symptoms OF dysentery, which, al.
though cured, left his system Frustrated beyond
recovery. His body lies buried on the Island Of Tor
bogn.
Lieutenant Macarthur was the son of John Near
thur, esq, of Missouri He entered the navy in
1882, and for the last six or seven years has been
employed on coast survey duty, having performed
highly valuable services on the Chesapeake bay,
and along the coast and sounds of North Carolina.
In 1913 he was detailed by Professor Bachc to
superintcnd and carry on photographed opera
tons on this coasta position highly compliment
tary to him, and the duties of which he had per-
formed to the entire satisfaction Of the department
On the 2lst of last November he received from
the superintendent of tho coast survey letters Of re-
call to Washington, with tho view OF consulting
and to have the advantage Of his great experience
aud ripe judgment in tho formation Of future plans
Under these highly nattcring circumstance, Lieut.
Macarthur left San Francisco on the lst OF Dccem-
Der, full of hope and gratfed ambition, and bound
homo, after an absence of moro than two years
He leaves many warm friends and admirers in
this western world to mourn his loss, who oan and
who do truly sympathize with his afflicted wife and
family.
At a meeting of the officers of the United States
schooncrs Ewing and Baltimore, Of the United
States coast survey held on board the Ewing, on
the AID day OF January, 1861 the following resolu
tons were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That it is with feelings Of the deepest
sorrow we meet together to offer to the family and
friends of the late Lieutenant Commanding Will
liam p. Macarthur the condolences OF his brother off,
GERS and friends for their sad bercavment, and that
do sincerely lament the fate Of our late brother
officer, Lieutenant Commanding William p. Nc
Arthur, and beg to be permitted TO minglc our
grief with that Of his family and friends on this
Inournful occasion.
Resolced. That. in the death of Lieutenant Com
handing William p. McArthnr, the United States
navy has lost n most valuable officer, who was
equally distinguished for his fidelity and ability.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be for
wardcd to the family Of the deceased and also that
a copy be published in the Daily Alta California,
published in the city of San Francisco.
JAMES II. MOORE,
Acting Master u s. Schooner Ewing.
X. ID. QUITS,
United States Coast Survey.
b. RUSH MITCHELL,
Assistant Surgeon U. S. Schooner Ewing.
E. D.. DENNY,
Passed Midshipman y. s. Schooner Ewing.
VIM. GIBSON,
Passed Midshipman u s. Schooner Ewing.