The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-14
NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER A. 1861


Colonel Francis s. Reon, Of the United States Arm
died at his residence No. 20 Livingston street,
on Tuesday last The gallant veteran in his seven
teh year. and in the fcth of his Of vice In the
army In 1872 on the 9th Of March, he erred the ser
vice IA second lieutenant of Light Dragoons and in
January, 1Sl3 he was promoted to first leutenantcy
asd served tho same year aidde-camp to Brigadier
General Gaines under whom he distinguished himself in
the defence M Eric On the 18th of October 1914 he
was promoted TO the Office OF Assistant Adjutant General
with the rank of Major. subsequently he served as n
captain in the Fourth infantry, and the 10th Soptem
Der, 1883 he was promoted TO BIO Major Of - Fourth
regme Of artillery Again. the 18th Of otOber, 1915
the veteran promoted to the Lieutenant Coonecy of
Bolton commanded the third artillery regiment. and
was broveted Colonel for gallant and meritorious conduct
in thu battles Of Cherubusco and Conreras in the world
renowned campaign in Mexico Since then the gallant
Cohmel has retained command Of the Fourth artil ery
regiment Suffering from continued i'll health, Colonel
Bolton awaited himself of the privilege which tho last
Vngress allowed 10 army officers OF over forty years
service, who suffering from wounds or sickness
contracted In the service which ncapacated them from
dischargng their duties of retiring half pay but it
was rather singular coincidence that the paper
which announced the retirement OF Colonel Bolton from
the army should in different column the very same
day inform its readers Of the termination of his earthly
career. Eleven years ago the Colonel emb raced tho
and Christian charity. When dying be was attended by
Rev. DIR. Pse, Of Sydney Place church. Brooklyn, whom
ne recognized in terms of affection His last request
that the folds OF the flag of America should form his
shroud
The melancholy cortege moved from the late residence
OF Colonel Bolton to Sydney Place church at half past
O'Clock A. NJ. yesterday. The coffin walnut, hand
somely mounted, with further of wreath
and cross OF flowers and tho cap sword and belt of the
old hero. The chief palbearers Colonies Lewis and
Iompkns OF The United States Army The
OF about one hundred Marines with the band of Cover
nor Island The relatives Of the deceased the
carriages Immediately behind the hcarse and u largo
number of citizens followed them in private and public
vehicles. In the church the exercises commenced
by the execution of solemn requiem, which only
impressive, and by one Of the most talented masters but
executed by Mr. Magraw in the simple, mastery
style for which he has rendered the Of his church
so popular. The clergyman who oIiciated tho celc
bration Of the sacrifice of the mass Rev Mr. Mulanc
also delivered address, in which he took coca
sion to review ably the biography Of the gallant dead
and to pay lofty tribute to his memory The remains
were finally removed TO Flabush Cemetery, whore they
were deposited in receiving vault prior their removal
to that abode whence tire trumpet Of the Judgment
shall alone awake them TO immortality. The marines
paid the remains the accustomed military honors, and
the band did homage in appropriate drges.