The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-08
Obituary.
RAMSAY CROOKS, ESQ.

widely and iavorably known citizen Of New York. He
died at his residence last evening in st. Marks place, at
Is years Of age His death will be hmented by large
circle Of friends not only in this city, bu. throughout the
Northwestern section Of the United States and have
no doubt but that even many old Indian braves and
chiefs among the far distant tribes Of The Western wilder
ness will hear, through the old traders I'D rappsrs that
Ramsay Crooks has departed to the "huntng grouuds
Of the Great Spirit in another world with e.iues Of
sorrow. lie was emphacally an tousst and good man.
His whole life, united as 1t was 9th aborous and active
pursuits, was under all Circumstances marked by kind.
ness and humanity. OF this both white and red men
who had the pleasure Of his kind Bocable and agreeable
acquaintance, were made fully aware. His good nature
and pleasant ms,ners whatever the trials provoca
tions never fo1sook him. He was We believe native
Of Scotland, and at the time Of his death prominent
member Of St. Andrews Benevolent Society He came
to this country, and IL fortunate for the late Mr.
John Jacob that be found man In whose honesty
integrity and perseverance, he could place the most i'm
pct confidence and in whose service Mr. Crooks spent
the prime Of his hfe by his skill and knowledge OF
the Northwest fur trade extending from the American
LAX across the Rocky Mountains ~ the Pacific Ocean, he
largely bued TO the building of Of the largest
fortunes acquired by citizen OF the United States
He not only hsd the confidence Of Mr. Asor but he had
and their who were actively enSssss
in the North American fur trade; and up 70
the time OF his death he WAS engaged IA large
ssen fur business ct his large store in Exchange place,
and which during the past spring packed with i'm
mense quantities Of buffalo robes and other skins consgn
ed TO him from 81 Louis and other localities the West
He also agent for the fine Catawba wine Of the ST.
Louis Wine Company, who have large capital invested
in the growing OF the grapes and in ss manufacture
make an ex urson 10 Lake Superior, and once more
breathe its pure sir and drink lie pure waters and talk
traders With whom be cnancea 70 and TO hssa sns
old Indian chief whom he knew in former times talk Of
former days; and everywhere his presence would be
hailed with the most cordial welcome He had kind
word for ALL He sympathized with them in sorrow and
rjoiced with them in success and manifested feeling of
Few Indian chiefs from the Northwest ever came to
New York who did hunt him He could speak the
Chippewa, and believe several other Indian dialects In
NEGATIVE, and delighted in social way 10 relate his ad.
ventures In his rsmbles through the wids he had
Of his trips between the lakes and the Pacific acroes the
mountains. are well described in Washington Irvings AS
toria His life among savage Indians was frequently in
great jeopardy Black Eawk, when visiting New York
and while dining with Mr.. Crooks and party OF friends
declared that he the best friend the Indians ever
had lie WAS said 10 DO the FIRST white who passed
over ioote and discovered pass Ia the Rocky Noun
tans which Colonel Fremont subsequently led to sap.
pose that he had discovered.
He WIS, however, modest to claim his right to the
discovery il public manner through the OF the
country and through his many friends tha, the
fact became well established and known. Mr. Aston
formed pgh opinion of Mr. CroaAs, who always
welcome guest his house. aud Ut OF hi death
be acted as one of the pail bearers for his old and
respected employer whom Il was supposed had literally
provided for him IN his will; but unexpectedly the
amount spsratsvey snail But, while the public
found fault with IT, MIR. Crooks himself complained
He WAS named IN the will of tie trustees of the
Astor Library. Oh snary allowed to sch trustee which
position be held 10 the day of his DEATH He Also
we bt eve, elected member or the Geographical and
Stsstca Society, and ALEC member Of the New YORK.
Historical Society He was likewise director In or
more insurance companies and In other institutions
We regret the want of space which prevents giving
more details OF hs sventful life We could fill volumes
regarding one who had nothing him that was bad
and go much that good.
We recollect interview he had with Dr. Rae the
dscoverer of the relics Of Sir John Frnnkns party ID
which be was able TO correct some Of the Doctors OPT
OILS leaar dizzy The pecuariIes OF eli nate &c OF hga
laodes together with the and Instincts of
animals inhsbtiDg the colder regions of counlry.
He seemed to die Of no peculiar disease He quietly
paseed from the world as one retired to Sleep Toe
. sword bad out the scabbard.' The frame had
too much dapdaed by active life to be longer
fit habita,nn fer the occupation Of o noble spirit and
II departed TO the God who gave 1t.
Bis funeral will lake place this afternoon at two O'Clock.
SAMUEL F. MOTT.
An old and respected citizen and merchant, died
in this city Monday last, in the seventy drst
year Of his age The business career of Mr. Mott COM
menced with his elder brother William F. Mott (still v.
ing) in the year 1903, when they commenced business
and trade 10 domestic goods, which subsequently yielded
The firm large competence. From this business the de-
ceased RETIRED 1882 enjoy the comforts Of private
e and 10 lend his aid to ouch private and public chara
bic enterprises attract his attention and for
witch his benz VIOLENT spirit wss especially adapted.
10 Tie educat OF youth and the operation OF the pub
&c scEool stem be was particularly interested and his
rotp"e end counsel were often sought for on delicate
Governor Of the New York Hospital and director 10
ONE Of earliest eavngs insurance and other ,neyed
nsl!'atons His duties were always discharged IN a
ia'e bnorward and commenda6e manner. HIS funeral
vii take place from the Frends meeting house In Orchard
treet to morrow a. two O'Clock p NJ
JOSEPH FOWLER ESQ.
We also record the demise Of Joseph Fowler,
tsq who departed this life in this city on Monday
as', aged sixty three years. Mr.. F. was for many
ensa merchant CT this city, and Acting British Consul
er tie absence Of Anthony Barcay, Eaq. and uol the
resent Consul (Mr Archibad) was appointed and as
umed the eues o. office. Mr.. Fowlers high busness
hAracter as chant, and social standag uroauy
manners, rendered him popular among a large |
rcle CT frieude, who called upon to mourn his
oss. The funeral viii take place TO day, at 4 p. NJ,
rom ST. Thomas Church.
GENERAL LOUIS DE BENEDsK, OF The AUsrRIAN
ARMY.
The correspondence OF the LONDON Post from Turin pub
shed in yesterdays HERALD. announces the death Of
General de Bepedek of the Austrian army from the effect.
4 wound received in the affair veroelli The news
lowever, il not given authentic, and requires ccn
rmatiop.
General Louis de Benedek q native OF Aienb ,urg
hungary, and was fifty five years old He the sor Of
meolcal man. ana was educated In the Academy o. Men
tadt town OF 5Co nhabtsnts the greater part OF
emg Hungarian Miners and took the position OF
the Austrian army in the year 1922 at the age of eigh
cen years. HIS brilliant qualities obtained rapid promo
ION for him, and in 1893 he already colonel Of regi
nent wben two years afterwards, the formidable civil
var Of the Gaican towns brokeout Benedek distinguish
ID himself by his personal vaor and by the talent WITH
which he succeeded in rapidly quelling that bloody
nsurrection. The Court OF Vienna rewarded him |
With the insignia of the Order of Leopold, on the
proposition OF the Archduke Fernando, who was |
witness of his bravery. Benedek was in Milan
when the revolution OF l8a8 began his cooness OF
,reat service to the army; and having brilliantly dsn
,nshed himae in The battle Of Curatone Radezsy called
attention 10 him in order of the day the army and
10 received the Cross Of Maria Theresa In Novara
iesroyc the division of 5aboya with his reg ent Ben
sdek figured In the Of Hungary Major General IN
ter the orders OF Prince WndiagraZ o. tho copcusion
war be came to Italy, where he has engaged
the battle IN which, according the report before a
led TO, be received his death wound.
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