The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-15
Obituary.


1t will DO perceived, from Geographic despatch pub
ished in another portion of todays paper that Col N L.
Farnham of the New York Fire Zouaves, has died In
Washington from the effect of injuries received at the
battle of Bull AT the present time there is es-
pccal interest attached to Col Farnham, holding,
he did the place made vacant by the death o.
the lamcnted Ellsworth and the news of his decease
will be heard with sorrow by all, both friends and
strangers. Colonel Farnham was born in IIaddam Con
nectlcut but to New York while yet quite young.
He has always been well known in this city, having held
several positions in the Fire Department In 1854 he
chosen Foreman of the Hook and Ladder Company
No and in 1855 he elected Assistant Engineer Of tho
Department, and acted in districts Seven and Eight He
filed the Office for two termsvz from 1855 to 1850
when lie retired his resignation being greatly against
the wishes of the Department. His full name is Noah
l.. Farnham. He was Fist Lieutenant of the Second
Company Of the National Guard-the Seventh--n which
capacity he left this city. How he became connected
with the Fire Zouaves arose from the fact that after
the visit of Colonel Ellsworth it'll the Chicago Company,
Mr.. Farnham organized Zouave Company in this city,
greatly had he been taken with the drill When the
Fire zouaves were formed he was elected Lieutenant
Colonel which command he assumed after the arrival
OF the regiment at the capital, at which place he
has been noticed as being very active in assisting
Colonel Ellsworth in perfecting the drill of the men.
Although Colonel Farnham always performed Is bust
duties to tho entire satisfaction Of his employers,
his heart wholly given up to trade He pos.
sessed vigorous constitution robust health and his
daring and petuous nature found the restraints Of tho
counter almost unendurable and The excitement of mill
Fortunately the educational training Of young Farnham
included the French language, which in after years
proved OF great value TO him, nearly all the best
works military tactics and science written that
language.
He studied fencing and boxing with masters Of their
arts and ultimately became abe best lencer in the city,
After Ellsworth made his flying visit TO this city with the
Chicago Zouaves, Colonel Farnham organized company
Of gymnasts, whom he intended should assume the
Zouave dress and drill, take the oar Of the Eastern
States not cncampng in Cities but selecting the widest
and most secluded forests and mountains. The present
nf cau
Colonel Farnham bore from his short stature the
rite of 'Pony Farnham being scarcely than
feet four inches in height STILL his daring courage
and determination. assisted by his well knit frame and
great muscular development, made him always
mand respect as a man and officer.
lie has always borne character unstained by anything
that vicious and dsonorabebis life having clearly
shown that he in whom trust could be re-
posed in everything connected with strict morality and
manly bearing. The death Of Colonel Farnham will be
severe blow to the remen of this city, as was entirely
unexpected and it hoped that he would again lead
the Fire Zouaves the field of battle. His glory has
been short lived but history will hand his name among
others down to poserity ono who died IN defence Of
the liberty Of his country,