The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-08
Obse quics Of the late General Quitman, by
The scott Life Gunsd.

Obseq uies Of che late General Quitman, by
the Scott Life Guard.
An adjourned meeting of this corps took place n
few evenings since at their headquarters. After
making arrangements for rendering public honors to
the memory of their late commander the following
We're the resolutions which they unanimously adopt
ed -
When, in obedience to an irreversible decree of
nature, character of worth and emnence descends
to the grave, the duties that devoive upon his
wing associates are numerous and important. OF
these duties that is not the least sacred and press
ing which calls for suitable tribute to the memory
OF the deceased, with view to the pepetuation Of
his virtues aud attachments, as honorable to himself
and exemplary to others. Therefore,
Resolved That the sad announcement-the mourn.
ful reality, that General John A. Quitman is no
more-that the profound statesman the devoted
patriot the gallant soldier is now slumbering in the
silence OF the tomb, exacts from the Scott Life
Guard particularly, fulfment of this sacred duty
an evidence of our admiration of the soldier
statesman and gentleman while living, and of the
poignant sorrow we feel at his death.
Resolved That the IRENE mbrance of worth Of
value and Of genius Of scenes which touch and
kindle the heart, by the many tender and pleasing
associations they awaken, although they may, al
swell Of enthusiasm totally fail on this melancholy
occasion, TO inspire US with language to give utter
ance 10 the prcmptngs OF our hearts. When such
man as John A. Qutman is lost forever to us-when
such great warm heart as he possessed ceases TO
pulsate, We find it impossible 10 speak what We
eeito describe our own sense of the loss, give
others an idea OF its pognancy. We, who served
with and under him during the last war with Mexico
we who were his companions the long and
weary march, and his followers in the many sanguin-
ary struggles OF the campsign-we, who were per-
sona Observers of his gallantry and other soldery
qualities, felt Just pride in acknowledging him
as commander, and honored In knowing him as a
companion
Though earth's received him in her bed,
AL a.. flx. $500 H.
In cafeessness or mrth.
And time may obliterate from the recollection of
many bis illustrious name. We, who admired. hon
ored, loved him while living, viii ever cherish the
memory OF the gallant commander and the soldiers
true friend.
Resolved, That as a mark of respect for the emf
nent and distinguished services of late comrade
IL arms and a. an evidence Of our deep regret at
the Divine summons that has called from among ia,
our coors he draped in mourning for the next sue.
ceeding thirty days, and that each Of us wear the
usual badge Of mourning az al parades that may
take place during that period.
The corps expect TO baye an appropriate address
delivered on the occasion, will be by Tie fol
lowing correspondence
RsD Hook, n. y. July n. 1855
Gene. r. WHEAr-S'r-The eloquent remarks
submitted by YOU Friday evening last. at a meet
ing Of The Scott Life Guards relative TO the his
tory and character Of the lanented General Out
man. now no more, have just been brought u my
notice. II has been my good fortune TO have shared
IN a great degree. as | believe the respect and
esteem Of that gallant and distinguished individual
whose death is deplored by the country at large
common with those patriotic sons who have been
companions with him IN arms. We were boys toge-
Their, Il his senior but nine days,) reared adjoin
ing Cebes in the town Of Rhinebeck, Dutchess
county. We pursued together the elementary
branches Of an English education, and under the
Instruction of bis own honored and reverend father
received lessons In the classics. His fathers house
and my fathers house was common ground for ~
both, and although the paths OF life we trod were
dissinilar and fame had wreathed his brow with
golden laurels yet take pride in bearing my te-ti
moBy that the companion OF his early days, whose
occupation has been chiefly that OF Dutcbess
county farmer, shared his respect kindness and
love; and "a say that those generous. patriotic and
chiyaric traits Of character manifested by him in
public lfe were eminently displayed in boy6ood and
| In his social aud domestic relations.
Noble and generous boy; gallant, patriotic man
Death has indeed closed the mortal career Of Of
Americas brightest sons. On q subject Of which
there has been some misapprehenson in the public
mind, can bear my testimony. derived In private
from that tongue and those quverinr lips now sealed
in death, that his highest ambition was TO
occupy, in reference to Cuba, the position
which the gallant lafayette bore in our re-
evolutionary struggles. Cuba, in a state of
revolution, would have been generously aided
by one who had no fear Of guns eveed AZ civiliZa-
ton and the rights Of man. A sister at Albany and
her descendants. two sisters who still bear the no
norcd name Of Quitman, now in the State Of Penn
syvania, besides his widow and children in the
man and West Indian stock none of whom, by
reason Of the great affection resting on them,
and 81 that native modestv and dignity cbaracters
tic Of them all, will probably he present M the de-
moDstmtion Of respect n his memory which the
Life Guard propose to make. Under these circnm-
stances have deemed II not improper 20 solicit
some advisement OF the proposed demonstration IN
the city Of New York TO the end that II no. incons
tent. might attend with my sops OF few other
friends on behalf Of the afflicted family.
enclose to you, sir, brief sketch from a local
press, Of spontaneous tribute Of respect extended
to Gen. Quitman at the place of mis- nativity. and
must add tina, my connection with and position 20 |
ward the Q1itman family has been such not only
TO render me intimately familiar with the private
history Of this great man. but 10 desire 10 vodiCae
his generous spirit from all asperson, and ii consis
tent unite with his intelligent and patriotic country
men in any public tribute Of respect % his memory
which they may suggest. J am sir. with considers. |
tons q high regard for your public services, your
most obedient and humble servant,
JoHS ELsxFFKs.
HEADQUARTERS ScoTr LFv GUARD,
Nav YORK CRY. August Z, 1855
SfR-1Our esteemed communication Of the 2Tth L
ult. has been duly received by the gentlemen 10 |
whom il was addressed, and T am authorized by /
them, as the secretary Of the Scott Life Guard %
acknowledge and reply TO its contents. In the dis
charge Of this duty beg 30 say
/. That we are at present in correspondence with |
the Common Council o. this city % appropriate q \
sum sufficient TO render fitting and public tribute
of respect 70 the memory OF the dead
2. To invite you 30 deliver address on the occa-
sion. commemorative Of the memory Of the services
Of General Qiitnsn; the arrangements for which /
can be completed when we come TO an understand. |
ing with The Common Council Of which shall adj /
wise you.
/ an directed by Generals Wheat and Ward, In my
reply 81 your favor 20 convey 70 you their warmes
appreciation II your sympathy with the cause in
which they are engaged, 10 which beg TO add that
Of respectfully ard truly yours:
". MCDOWELL.
Secretary Of the Scott Life Guard.
JONI ELsEFYEt. Esq, Red Hook. New York.
IL Is highly creditsbe for the Guard thus 20 come
forward and pay such a tribute OF respect b The \
memory Of the amentsd Quitnap.
is TO be hoped that tie action Of the Common
Council IN this matter a. wen ae our citizensat
large, will be worhy q the city OF New York and Of
the lamented lcdd