The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-30

THE LATE COMMODORE CONNER, UNITED STATES NAVY.
Commodore DAVID CONNER, who died at Philadelphia
the goth inst who of the officers vctmized by
the Naval Retiring Bard entered the navy idship-
in 1909. BE m.de lieutenant in 1873, pro
NOTED master ant IN 1926 and received his
mission captain in 1885. He highly active, at
tentve, intelligent and efficient officer in all the various
grades OF his professon. The with England
ring in 1872 he Of tbs conspicuous amongst
his grade for promotion and received his commission Ia
July, 16l3 lieutenant. After this for his meroroua
nd distinguished services thror ghout the above war; the
commission OF . master commandsnt was accorded to
him. In this grade he served with distinguished compe-
tercy until 1885, whoa no received his commission as
captain In the navy.
In 1915, lieutenant, serving board the Hornet
sloop he displayed the greatest gaantry in the
engagement with the British ship Of war Penguin. In
his action Lieutenant Conner was badly wounded, aud
he carried with him to his grave the lsaden certificate
which he received for his br liant services throughout
the combat. Commodore Gunner, in Command OF the
Dolphin vessel CT In 1922 23 and 24 under the
command Of Commodore Charles stewart in the Pacific.
There he pieved himself most efficient and active HIS
governments authorities, well with his fellow
citizens engaged in the nerce and shsres of the Pa
cc marked by great ADJ ity aud OF views
As captain in COMMAND of vessel of war, or as com
msnder of squadron, exception could be taken to
any of his acts The Last browning effort which he made
in the service Of hs county stands unsivalled in
tinea naval and mi ary operations. He dissmbsrked
from the ships Of Al transports the army of Gene
beach near to Vera Cruz open to the turbulent pillows of
the North Atlantic. the LANDING vnopposed BY the
MsxicaEs, certain they that in that sur the
United States troops would frd their graves.
Comm oi ore Conner raised in the we, stern part OF
the State Ct Psnnsyvans and IN accordance with the
democratic In his sentiments and principles He had
competent fortune not however obtained in through
the navy
There was no more patriotic or dsinterseted off
Ger in the service of the country, being ready at ali
times 70 lay down his fortune or his life to promote Its
interests. Such tbs mas whom the nAti> delight
en- to honor but whom the Naval Retiring Board thought
ft to Disgrace
The Baltimore Pctrio Of the 2sth inst says-we learn
with deep regret OF the death o. l. MONROE CHrBB Esq.,
senior partner Ia the bAnkisg house Of Chuhb Bother
Washingtcn c. and re ,hew Of COL Isaac Munro, Bat
more. The deceased had BEEN in declining health FOR
vice. in hope Of isf Ae reached jacksonville Flords
inst passed rescefuy uto the rspose Of death in the
merio ian OF manhood He leaves wife and two child
req, be des many relatives and large circle Of friends
10 mourn his loss.
The Rev. THOMAS FINCH UoBDsY BRIDGE, Archdeason OF
Newfoundland and Labrador Rector OF st. Johns. and
garrison chaplain, died st. Jhn's Ne newfoundland,
the goth ut in the 49th year Of his aga His funeral
took place on the 4th inss with Imposing Monies
The line OF the procession from the cahdral to the
metery was nearly quarter OF mile In length.
Midshipman EDWARD SHEPHERD, Of Richmond, died a
few days since Mr.. s Of those officers who
retired by the late Naval Beard.
Mrs. WAITsnLL GREEN died at Roxbury, Mass. on the
26th inst, aged lO2 years and months.
Ers Rachel RowRAy cousin Of President Pierce, and
mother OF Thomas Rowean, Esq of Boston, died the
oath inst. aged SO years.
JOHN D. MuRREII ofLynchburr said to be the richest
in Virginia, being sorth 81 COO GEO. died at New Or
leans . few days since
Information las been received at the Department
state At Washington Of the death, at Grsnsda, Mica
rseua, the LIST ult of FDaUND p Gay of New York
invet tory Of hs effects has been transmitted 10 the
Department copy OF which, with otaer iofe,ma,on
representatives OF the deceased.