The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-20

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Died, al his residence in San Francisco, November g.
1857, Mr.. ws b CHAPMAN, aged 20 years For twenty
nine years Mr. Chapman has held promnen, and dstn
gushcd position upon the American stage He began his
boy at Covcnt Garden theatre London whers
his father had been actor during thirty years and
where his brother sam, two years his junior played
Prince Arthur, in King John, with Mrs. Siddons From
thence he to the English Opera House and became
for singing many ofthe songs OF the elder Mathews
In 1923 be received offers TO visit the United Stsses
accepted engagement with Mr. Governor, making his
FIRST appearance the Bowery theatre, New York Two
years after he became joint manager with his brother
sam OF the Walnut street theatre Philadelphia AZ ov
comedian he always ranked among the first In tho
country, and in Dr Pangoss Billy Tackaday, Tony Lump
kin and very wide range Of characters, incufng
trio comedy and later in life leading old men, Mr. Chap
excellent He possessed an infinite fund N hu-
quality tho most uncous AMI irresistible Keep
ing pace with the WESTWARD march OF civilization, Mr..
w. " Chapman and the other estimabc members ot
the family who are now dwelling ON the Pacific
Of the drama the bordering upon tho Ohio
and Mississippi and there Tart Of the Union that has
not recognized and enjoyed their excellent performances
Mr. Chapman played hrs IN California At the American
theatre Sacramento, IN March, 1851, together with Mr.
W b Hamilton, and his sisters, Miss Caroline Chapman
and Mrs. Hamilton lie has been the recipient Of tte
highest favor upon bosrds the period Of his ,s
performance on the nth October at Msguires orera
House, where he played Alphonse In Delicate Grour
aud o'smirh, IN the Dumb Belle" For few months
past Mr. Chapman evinced symptoms OF declining health,
but his friends and family did not apprchend the pa< ap
preach of the final summons until few hours before b
death His close calm and peaceful Tho last WORDS
10 his devoted brother, Mr.. Hamilton were IT'S
nowthe story's told and pacdly he sank to sleep Mr.
Chapman leaves wife-for twenty years the con-
slant and beloved companion of his Joys and sorrows
and two boys both " whom already evnce bright tokens
Of that hsrionic genius with which many OF the
family have been gifted Mr.. Chapman was prudent,
sreful man, and must have afassed good property.
PETER MAnKvsoS, citizen Of the United states died
at Odessa on the 18th 81 September last
cd M bfo lain Nc w Thcrf, Ii
morning Of the Sd Of December after several weeks q
great suffering and resignation, .hnS v MnLRR aged IL
years and months. Mr.. Miller a native Of south
Carolina and resided several years in Norfolk; va but
resident Of Louisiana FOR nearly half century
He had great enterprise and energy o character Being
tho son 81 whig soldier OF the Revolutionary war he
himself ope of those who nobly assisted in the
defence Of New Orleans during the invasion Of the Rush
in lst4-15. one Of the incidents CT his ls among many
others may be here related an example n hia great
enterprise and coolness in danger the war &C
1912 he made successful speculation ia -four from New
Orleans Havana and returning by way Of peuss
cola passenger in Spanish vessel when they
boarded BY Of Ia6ttes pirates II so happened thai
the captain of the pirate Domhique) knew nr Miller,
and on being presented by him with some provisions,
fruit and rum, the Spanish vessel was released and
rived safely at her destination and what not less
msrksble during the invasion Of lsi4-15 Mr. Miller WA
surprised to meet the same pratcs captain NJ the lines
under General Jackson, OF those who contributed
much towards the succcss Of the battle Of the 9Th
!anuary, lslo ny bs,'cry unier h's charge.