The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-20

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paArH or Bksvsr MAJOR asssaAL PEasIrxR y.
SMITH, CP 1HE UkIr.D STATES AaMY.
te'egrapeic despatch received from 81 Louis yestcr-
day, announced tas death CT General Perse- sma OF
Che Uaised States army al Fort eaven WORTH Kansas Ter
r1orY, % the 10th met The Geaerai had suffered N
heal roaeniy at Washington, which probably
fully restored h friends bad suppose
no SGT Out or the West. lie have feipset shortly
asses reaching Fort Lssvenwor.h, sooa a,erward
expired.
General Smith was native Of the SSsss Of Now YORK.
md having carly engaged the study Of the law he emf
grated " tho State OF Louisiana whore he engaged
lively In professional pursaits He settled in the city Of
Now Orleans whore by his pleasing address aad sssdu
ous application to business no gained the confidence
and esteem Of the Community In which he lived He
Aed several civil stations with credit and usefulness.
Including, at one PERIOD hgaly respectable position
N tho muncipsity of The city government
His greatest passion, no ~ever Tor military pursuits,
Tor which ho displayed unusual iondness AMI made rapid
Progress the study Of the arts appsrtauing to
He entered the military service Of the State, whore he
rapidly gained rank aad distinction expert and supe
rior officer.
He finally received the appointment OF Adutsnt and Iu
specor Gsasrsl OF the State which placed uuder his
psrviaon the military mas-rAs ana the general organizs
Mon Of the Sssts miihA.
character number Of wArks weapons in possession o.
the state, including is artillery muskets, swords and
cavalry equipments He also made suggestions regarding
The Improvement and preservation OF those hand and
Gho purchase OF additional OF improved construction
Ais reports approved and acted upon by the Legs
iaiare who made the necessary appropriations for the
purpose OF carving bis vie~ Into effect
While engaged these military dulles In behalf Of tho
State he attracted the General Zachary Taylor
Chen Colonel Tsyor) who was in command OF the United
States fort at Baton Rouge Their acquaintance soon
rpened into warm friendship which was only termi-
mated BY the death Of tho latter
When General Taylor engaged In tho Mexican war, and
was authorized by the United States government to call
upca State Of louisiana renioroement he requested
shat General Smith might ps selected to command them
which complied with Subsequently Congress autho
rzsd the President to appoint several Brgader Generals
Tor the Mexican SERVICE Who, on General rsyiors recon-
mead asicn appointed General smith Bsgader General by
brevek
Ho served with distinction and great usefulness through
put the Mexican war; and the esteem And favorable
notice both General Scott and General Taylor, well
gaining the good will Of the officers ard men under his
command He efficient and vgiant officer,
md Of all times maintained good discipline, without
aeoesssry hsrshness His LABOR aduous and exposed
Aim TO all the incidents Of well 10 the nssubrity
tho climate Of Mexico, and has been supposed BY some
prsons that his constitution was much impaired In
consequence of that that II became prey TO the
recent illness which terminated his existence.
On conclusion Of the Mexican and the reduction
at reorganization Of the army, the services Of General
Smith were retained and be was subsequently promoted
Snhs rank Of Major General by brevet for which disn
g,ished office be commissioned by the President
o. the Both Of December, 1856.
OF late years he he'd served with much usefulness on
ae frontier Of Texas from whence 10 was transferred 10
command In Kansas
whie q temporary visit TO Washington within few
months past he became quite ILL., On sufficiently
n.y. as he thought for duty, he returned 10 his post In
Kansas where DIED. His lcss Will be regretted by the
government amented BY all who had tho pleasure Of
ais acquaintance.
He married . lady Of great responsibility in New Or
cans, which believe vas her native place, and by
Fhom he leaves several children.
Judging from his appearance should suppose that at
the time OF his death he somewhere between dfty
and sixty years Of age.
His personal appearance was very good or rather
large rounded fraue accompanied by intelligent and
oppressive counsenapce, and rather above the medium
height he was ated 10 attract notice, whom
among strangers. HIS manners at all mes pleas
tag genemany, and In social intercourse rendered
aim general favorito.