The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-08

AAJO6 OVNALO FhAA&n, UNITED bIAThS AR8Is
again becomes our duty to announce the departure Of
another Of those brave old soldiers Who having faithfully
served heir country in her hour Of peril, arc now drop
ping quietly away from among men,
We have to day ~ record the death Of Major Donald
PRAYER, Distinguished officer Of the United states army
in the war Of lsl3 which took place on Monday the 9Th
inst, u hb residence in Brooklyn.
Major Frazer was born In this city In April l7ol In the
old house In William street, the corner OF Spruce
one Of the few relics still standing in city which call
70 mind the troubous times Of the Revoution-and was
consequently a the time Of his DEATH sixty nine years Of
age Inherng the patriotic spirit Of his father who
an officer In The War Of Independence he applied in 1872
when mere stripping for lieutenants oommison in
the army, which he obtained was forthwith ordered
for duty 70 the Northern line In this service he
ployed throughout the war sharing In many OF the bat
ties fought on the Niagara frontier, and coming out OF
every action covered with wounds and glory. At the
the amented Gen. Pike, who was killed almost by his
side, and who had previously committed 70 his
care the Affecting letter recorded in history which was
presented TO Major Frazer the identical sword which her
husband was welding when he died.
men ana vSereyer soDsd mum
sought 70 attach him TO their military suites At Stony
Creek he was the aid Of Gen. Chandler, and wound
ed At the memorable sorie s Fort Erie he was the cid
of Gen. Porter and also severely wounded in fc he
was wounded so oen that his fellow eoers used 70 say
o. on n% IN bullet ". s ,nywhs. Donald Ts.T
Fort George and several other engagemens As part
officer be said 70 have had superior. Brave al
and was always Il the head Of the fororn hope Tho in
cident related Of him illustrating the unselnshness
his character that After the affair Il Fort Erie, when the
surgeon approached 10 drees severe wound In his leg
though exhausted by the loss q blood he refused
wasd upon until the injured soldiers had FIRST received
him the necessity Of dressing his own wounds with
out delay, his generous reply 70 the surgeon WAS
"No, the lives Of wounded soldiers shall not be
eopardzed by the loss OF time spent upon me- Co. and
do not return until all the soldiers have been attended
His health being much impaired by his srduous ser.
msn Is Consul 70 81 cros whsre be- rem,ed Two ysaps
and returned in measure restored. Subsequently, he
was appointed secretary TO the commission for settling the
and since then has performed the duties Of various Offices
to which he was at different times assigned by govern
ment In 1886, q manifestation or the opinion enter
tanned Of his private worth man. and gallant conduct
- soldier, number OF his fsnds presented him with
. sword, the presentation taking place in the City Hall
through the late Hon. William Marcy then Governor Of
the State. 49,
OF Late years Major Frazer occupied post in the Custom
House. where through all the changes Of parties and ad
ministratops, be remained until his death.
He was q warm hearted man intelligent and outspokeu
and bis kindness Of heart generous disposition and social
qualities endesred him 70 large circle OF long tried
The funeral took place on Wednesday, from the church
Of st. Ann, Brooklyn, and was attended by many Of the
circle Of personal friends 70 whom he was long endeared
may sppear strange that no arrangement made by
any military company to Hre volley the old heros
that Major Frazer, with the modesty peculiar 70 his
character preferred the retirement Of his quiet circle
did not minee much with those who would have hsstoned
to DO honor 70 the ustrous memory Of brave soldier
and good man.
COMMODORE GErsNGER, U. 8. N.
Commodore DAVID GEsNGER, OF the Uned States Navy,
died at his residence in Philadelphia the 9Th in He
i'm h;s ptsn<hx
Of the navy His commission Captain Wa dated
May a. 1888. In the of 1872 be was an active par
tcipant, and board the Wasp during her cruise
the English coast in 1914 Upon the capture Of the
Atalanta by the Wasp Mr.. Geisinger was put in COM
mand Of her, and 70 this circumstance he owed his ne
for the Wasp was never heard Of Afterwards Commo
Asylum in Philadelphia. Kis rank WAS seventh smona
the Captains Of the Reserved List
General LEWIS H. NARsrxIIm died at his residence in
fy SIX years General Hars.siei was born n virginia
but 1t an early age removed 10 Wilmington and made II
his home he very soon took An active part in the poll
ton that met TO read and amend he constitution Of the
State represented New Hanover for several years In
both branches Of the Legislature, and possessed
time Is much influence and personal popularity AZ any
man In the country he appointed Collector Of the
Port Of Wilmington during the second term OF General
Buren, After his retirement from that position he was
elected Clerk OF the County Court, which Office he held
TOT yeeIB, Until III neaLn compouoQ Ms reoig
nation.
We announce with regret says the Toronto (Canada)
Gbe, on Saturday morning. the demise of Of the old
est members Of the Legislative Council the Hon. JAMES
CROOKS, Of Flamboro. The veteran pioneers Of Canada
West are rapidly passing away. Mr.. Crooks one OF
family noted for their energy, enterprise and ntsi.
gence who have taken distinguished positions in all parts
Of the province. The deceased died of paralysis He
was born at KImarnock, Scotland, the 10th day Of
April, 177s.
Mrs. CRocKKr the widow Of Col Crockett who fell at
the Alamo, says the Texas Jrsoan lately died in her
74th year, In johnson county, Texas, Of apopexy.
Mrs. MAHANEy, whose husband In the Revolution.
airy war, died at her residence in Norfolk the ID
She bad pension from the government, which she bad
been drawing for half century She over one hun
dred Of age, and sufficiently active do her
work until within . few weeks before her death
One or two children survive her, who themselves
over three score and ten.
The LAurensville g. c. Herald the death Of
Dr.. j. N YOUNG, an eminent physician in that district
he was in the sixty eighth year Of his age.
Mr.. ISRAEL DONALDSON one Of the old warriors and
pioneers Of Kentucky and Ohio and the first teacher
the first school commenced In the former State died
week a the residence Of his in Red Oak Brown coun
~, Ohio, aged ninety three years.
Major Gaines, Paymaster Of tho Army, died ct Fort
Smith on the 18th nh by being thrown from buggy
eight weeks previously.