The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-22
ObIQuarY.
ODItuaFys
CAPTAIN ALDEN PARTRIDGE, OF VERMONT.


Obituary.
CAPTAIN ALDEN PARTRIDGE, OF VERMONT.
The we'll known military instructor, Captain Alden
Partridge, died At Norwich Vermont on the 10th inst,
ai~r an iilaess OF twenty four hours he was about
seventy years age, and hrougho his protraotsd life
was distinguished for his good health hardy
habits His iron constitution enabled MIN to sustain
great nardships 70 which he accustomed himself;
and he endsavored to enforce his example mon the
numerous pupils who received military instru otiou frous
him. He WAS born in Norwich, Vermont and xrsduatsd
at Dartmouth College. Having military taste he enter.
cd the United States army and attached TO the en-
gneer corps, and, being appointed . captain became
superintendent of tho Military Academy at West Point
Tipg to difficulty which occurred while he WAS Ia
that station he resigned In 1877 and established mill
is,y soheol in Norwich Vermont This school for m.nv
years mad great popularity spd many OF the army were
among its graduates Capt Partridge then owed mis-
school to hdoietown Connecticut and for several years
the establishment WAS hourishing He after waras
returned 10 his native IN Of Norwich, Vermont and
which he continued until it passed BY arrangement the
perrin dence OF Col Ransom one Of his pupils yho
subsequently, hi led ~ of the battles in Msxco
capt Partridge Afterwards estsb shed chools for mill
sry instruction in various places and but short tins
bs re his dsth he had been engaged in ne matters
re atpg to us school in New Jersey, where Ore took
place. which induced him male Exc, tions that hfs
enos believe hastensi the termna tion Of his life,
Capt. Partridge = o. great energy and perse.
science. He has done for tae cause of militarx
and scientific education and his memory will be cherish
cd BY military men and the friends OF science
COL. JOHN MARSHAL WASHINGTON
from the Syra euss Republican, JAuuary II
This valiant nicer . native Of virsnis and dis
tanly connected with the i'm mortal IuAu.
snced by the great ard good plea of the
ard cred with indignation 1t the Enslh for involving
US in second war, he periodically offered himself for
the services OF mis- try aud entered the United States
Military Academy in 1873 cadet Bsfors his term Of
study was complete peace vas declared and he thus
Irevspts from welding bis sword in that with the
BGepa Vista,
sell and bis State He graduated in 1917, entering tho
arH lsry As third lieutena ut; promoted seoon1
MsueIsnt in Maiea lsls; battalion qua.srmaster In
a.ry the s,me year On the re- org aniration Of the
army in 1921 he va, placed in he Fourth Regiment Of
In the Artillery school Of Pr ,ctics es.a
blshed BY Calhoun (Secretsry Of War; at Fort Monroe
In Nay, 1890 he was re~ardsd With the brevst Of
captain Tor faithful service. His term of duty In
Florida vas long, arduous, AMI meritorous; and Q
strong constitution carried him through, in spite Of
di ease In July, 1888, the President appointed him
captain in the Qu.rtermsstsr's Department. poet Of
great responsibility BE gave up his staff appoint
and took ooE mapa Of oae Of the four light batteries
BY Congress and was located st Uarsls bar
racks Here he continued giving light artillery nstruo-
ton to the younger oicsrs OF his rsgmsnt da Dam
can Rnsgold ana Of other posts until with
Mexico was appreherdsd. Then he ordered TO hold
his company ready for services in Nexioo which he did
With great impotence until assigned to the division Of
Gen Wool soon after the of PAlo Ito aud Resssa
came he was the march for San Antonio From ID IL
place he accompanied GEN Wool on his long and circuit
route through AonolovA and Pann.s to satio And
snoeqIsntly participated in the terrible struggle At
His position at Buena Vista was the post o, honor and
CALAMITY did he maintain it. Il mun be remsmbsred
at me htid vas narrow pass or gorge between Tho
Tay lor rays tho rcai st this point becomes narrow
dens ne valley on the right being rendered quite i'm
Il. of h sIs1y Sy '.s1 Of deep and
r ges ard PIscpitous raynes extends back
the mountain which bourd d. the valley. washn, ton's
battery was posted to comm and the road" NC 1t vas
the ey to Tayor's position, and how well WAshngton
maintained 1t is shown In the official report.
Major FAY says, at this time had come to he
cuson thai We all lost, when my were greeted
BY report from wAihingsA's battery, which stin
~ the beas.wofk In the road Washington continued
TO ire upon them as long he could and
Ger the protection OF his fire arrived at the breast.
work perfectly exhausted. "
itself moving from ihs Mexican Inca and m.kns a..
nOnttration towards tho battery When had CLEARED
the point ofa hin and come within range washngt0a
opened upon it with his whole battery. The ssct was
IRENE ndous-,he shot opening wide gaps In the heavy
ranks Of the vancing foe The column was broken c.
Wsshinstons battery saved tn. lives Of ons hundred
and probably the fortunes Of the day By Gre
drove ,, * tn. main body Of the .nos covered re-
treat" &c Col Bssen says Of this battery, ITO the
timely and efficient Aid Of which e. eaty indsbtsd
Gen Taylor recommended the gallant conduct and
the ment and ne was rewarded with the breyet
rank Of Lieut. Colonel for gallant and mertorious
duct In the battle Of Buens Vista" On Feb "a ls47,
Gen. scott disc cd Gen. Taylor to send WashngtooG
battery TO his headquarters; bat the latter declined,
saying with he enemy still front that battery
as entail to il In the action Of Feb "a 10.
At the close Of the President Polk selected Colops,
Washington for he nrst civil and military Governor Of
New Mexico and &c marched direct from Busna Vs to
Santa Fe. H found restless po pulation. ignorant Of
language lave and custo accustomed 10
revolutions animated b. fe-ngs Of revenge against the
corquerors and excited to the highest pitch by false
presentations OF ernissariss rom Old Mexico In acc hion
to quietng public cammotion, aud administering the
70 Lmtorate the condition Of the psope,
and conciate and attach thea to our nsttutiona he
found tne whole population crying for protection asAnst
the forty thousaai located Ia New Mexico. In
this and trying situation he exhibited talent,
and Administered Affairs to wio the respect and es
TEEN q the people, and justify the confidence Of the
President.
After absence Of more than four years no returned
TO the sss, ane vas placed In command OF Fort 0nsu
tniion where he had been duty until the DE- Of
bis regiment on the III fatsd steamer San Franosoo for
The Pacific coast On the 9th Of January 1854 this We
ierin Of forty years service washed overheard and
Death ever seeks shining mark The orusl poons&,r
having grApplsd successfully with Worth Kesru.y Dun
can Kogsod Bliss and Childs has taken the Wash.
Hih calmnsss, hImness and bravery were equaued bv
me courteous o.aiins modest dspsr ment refined lbsf
warm hearted viii be cherished II ths msmo
ries Of all who knew him. Wv
"Nons knew him bat to love him.
None named him but to pr aise -
hsJestic ocean Ia bis tomb His countrymsn mourn
win the moaning winds that sweep over his vaterv
hnfter ms numents Of marble have orumblsd Dust
Alexis Tsrdy of the Oldest and most esteemed citi
rens OF Mobile died On the 4th instant In that city ct
the sge Of eighty years.
Simon Le BisDc Esq., del on the LIST instant In the
parish Of Iberville, Ia, aged seventy six years.
messse has been reeeived BY telegrap h that Ira D.
Carey opg hnosn In this business nuIity q one Of
the hrm Of Dos. Carey New York. died on FRIDAY morn
Ing, at Whitesborous, n. Y.
STORM IN LANCASTER, PA. The storm on Thurs-
Cay evening last OF the that has Visited
this ac'isn OF country for years 10 this city the roofs
Of tho new buildings the of North Queen and
the rest recently opened to Duke raised mp By
sudden gust OF wind AM carried about two hundred feet
landing upon the lot In the Of tbs buidines The
'front.' and back wallis Of the buldngs also thrown
town appears however to have ragged With most vo-
Ia the northern section Of the WHARF n