The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-11

lease he became the commanding general Of the second
Pennsylvania brigade.
Andrew Irvine, brother 10 the foregoing was lieu
tenant la the revolutionary
coloael afterwards GENERALLY james jackson, born in
Devoa. England es,pgpta fr sis military services
= - sSss6 .aFlGg the revolutionary lie died in
the city Of Washington the 18th Of January, 1906
while attending his duties senator Of the United
States
Major John James In Ireland distinguished for
his military services In the South.
Commodore John Paul James born in Galway county,
Scotland His matches naval proves and courage told
with terrible effect the mother country.
Major General Baron de Kalb born ia Germany, re-
ceived eleven wounds at the battle of Camden To a
British officer who condoled with him he said II thank
you for your sympathy but die the death al
ways prayed forthe death Of soldier lighting for the
rights ofman.| He survived but few days. Congress
resolved that a should be erected to his
DRY in the town Of Annapolis State Of Maryland.
Thaddous Koseusko born in Poand--his fame classic
Ia two hemispheres.
General Hugh Mercer, born in Aberdeen, Scotland dis
ngGshed himself in the battles OF Trenton and Prince
ton
Major General Richard Montgomery bern II Ireland,
fell in the attack Quebec December 81 1875 aged
In debate in the British Parliament the death Of this
gallant general amented in strains of the most pa
hec eloquence that heard in the House Of Conn
Three Of the principal orators Mr. Burke Mr. Fox,
and Colonel Barre WED with each other in the panegyc
OF that hero General Burgoyne though he expressed
strong zeal against the American cause in very hand
did justice his merits and said that all
his virtues abundantIy rewarded when they
thus praised, wept and honored by the he loved
Lord North the prime minister censured the unqualified
bcralty of the praises bestowed General Montgomery
by the gentlemen of the opposition because they be-
slowed rebel and said he could not join in lament
ing his death public loss ellie admitted that he was
brave that be was able that he was humane; that he
generous but still he only brave, able humane,
generous rebel and said that the Of the tragedy
of Cato might be applied 10 hm
Course his virtues; they've undone his country"
Robert Morris, born in Liverpool, England, the
superintendent Of finances during the revolutionary
war and his credit supplied the country when the military
chest had been drained Of its las. dollar.
Major General William Moul,rie, born in England, was
distinguished for his heroic services in the revolutionary
war and especially for bis defence OF the city OF Charles
ton He afterwards governor OF South Carolina,
Thomas Paine, born in England the author Of
aCommon Sense eThe Crisisp "Rights Of Man. &c.
Whatever his faults be rendered powerful aid BY his pen
to the revolutionary cause
Count Pulaski, born in Poland was mortally wounded
in defence Of the city Of Savannah where Congress has
erected a monument TO his memory.
Major General Frederick William Seuben, born in
Prussia a volunteer in the action at Monmouth, and
commanded in the trenches Of Yorktown the day which
terminated revolutionary struggle with Great Britain
Major General Gilbert Lafayette born in France. In
Dunlaps Pennsylvania Packet printed in Philadelphia
of August 49, 1771 find in letter from American in
Paris gentleman in Pennsy lvana dated pr TO- l77
the following announcement:
This letter will be put into your hands by the Marquis
dc Lafayette of noble and ancient family in France
neced by birth and marriage with the first in the king
DOM and in possession Of estate of upwards Of fourteen
thousand pounds sterling per annum beloved and almost
adorcd by his numerous but pcicrrng glory
every enjoyment which these in the of young
aud beautiful wife and young family, could give him, he
courts danger defence OF cause which here unver
sally celebrated as the Of mankind =.
He came, and lent his powerful aid, shedding his
blood in defence of liberties From Brandywine 70
Yorktown his name shines conspicuous in annals.
Felow-ctzens, in the Representatives Hall of yonder
Capitol there two portratsone of George Washing
the Father of his Country the other of Gilbert La
yette who crossed the strike for freedom win
you, with sacregoas hand and base ingatnde, tear
down the latter from those wallis in obedience
less fanatcism against foreigners | trust not
f. j.
WAsHrsGros, ID. G., May s, 1855.