New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
DEATH OLE COL. YOSBURGH.

DEATH Of NOI. NpSDthph'
The telegraph of yesterday announced the ueath AT
Washington Of Col A. S. Vosburgh of the nst Reel-
meot of N. NJ, from this city. Col. Vosburgh
was born in Ulster County In this State but has peen
tor ms,,O wears resident and an influential business
man in this community. He was engaged Tor some
yme in the storage ard forwarding business in Broad
street. His military career commenced when be was
oui,e young, being appointed Aid de-Camp to Gen.
Storms in 1876. He WAS subsequently, made lyigade
Major. confirming in that position under Brigader-
General Spcer after Gen. Storms resigned, until 1852.
On the Alb of July in that year Major Vosburgh was
chosen Colonel Of the American Rifles, organized by
Gen. Storms, and Immediately entered upon the duties
of that position. The American Rife Corps snbse-
ouen,y became the 7lst Regiment OF infantry.
At the time Col Vosburgh assumed command OF the
regiment il consisted Of five companies only, number
iAQ in ali scarcely 100 active members. He broug all
his Youthful energies to bear in order make his COM
urand worthy Of the city, aud in short time infused
degree Of pride into the men which led them to second
him in all his efforts. Much lime spent in drilling
and the perfection attained by the regiment in tie
manual of arms soon made them the envy Of other or
CARNATIONS. New members constantly focked 70 the
Colonel standard, and he soon had eight full eomla-
nies in his regiment. lie still continued TO give his
time and energies 10 the work Of making the list a
superior regiment, and It ID mainly owing to his IN
ssinQ lalors ard sefsacrGcng devotion to their in
terests-often giving time and money, which be could
lily spare--that they owe the position they now hold.
Col. yosbargh exceedingly democratic in his
IDEAS sriviug rather to enforce bis .mmands through
loye than arbitrary means, and hence he became
ceed.ngly popular among bis men, He considered
an efficient officer m every respect, end one in whom
tie 7lst Regiment reposed every confidence His death
dcor he vel ole well
a. a large circle Of other friends A widow aud two
children living at No. 81 Lexington avenue are left TO
mourn lis loss Mrs. Yosburgh had made arrange
rnents to join her husband in Washington and
have left last evening, but the Of his death
reached her yesterday morning.
Col. yosburgh WIS IS years Of age, and though he
had previously suffered from attacks similar to that Of
which be died-hemorrage of the lungs-he was con-
sidereda healthy and vigorous man.
The command of the list Regiment will now devolve
upon Lieutenant Colonel Martin, who If spoken Of
excellent officer, in every way competent 10 COM
Inand, aud who is much beloved by the
A meeting of the members and ex-membeIs Of tie
list Regiment now in the city held at their
Armory in Centre Market last evening very large
number being in attendance. Colonel Pearson, who
Ia ia command of the companies forming 10 join
the regiment in Washington, was called TO preside
Ibe object OF the meeting hdVIDE Oeen Hel, AciiR
QuarteImaster Coson spoke briefly eulogistc teims
oil their late commander, and moved the appointment
Of a Committee draft resolutions suitable 10 the
casioD. The Committee having been selected by the
Chairman soon made the following report:
That which most spps the heart in life death especially
whn neIPecedy throws 40 destroying arm Ground those
when thus oppressed at other time, bows
Sna T, onsbt the nenbss Of s sis REGIMENT at home
feel lbs, the greatest sfeion With which they could possibly
have fallen upon them Ia the dcease Of him who for
nsny year. has stood its members brother ard a.
head commanding officer b, though neither tongue
.r lee nat feeble a. the efoit ary be, few
~ords be sid by in demonstration Of the penui emo
tiens hirb ahiict therefore
Rossd That the members snd members Of The sev
dih Of Coz A. vo'buIrh ice regneqt has sustained los
which no human power c.n plt NOBLE rank oIe' aeared
snd sable, what respec which all felt
sin should in The closer intimacy Of our social Connection be
A,.se! Thai the fact Of which know tha' Col yos
.ssl.ade those uDds his recognize
the indcnbl' viii AL energy and The devotion OF who
- '''' T.as hi, snSisiOr sen.rou, and great,
iiie to hie's great end to conSeo. ate"
sa laugh ha, the srss' d.iy Of h should be-
ess 80 We eza testify hst tbs fullest eI,en he dchsgod
y ,hose in eo9e, vii, h h0 h dq'y ia et reg
isDd Of death sGshed Eis from us bis eorrss Of
ng dei OuS. only % ,Le common eonay wLh sn
n 20 the who were under bis counlgud
Jsso,ssS That with oar companion. IN Vasngion IN
teir ser,c ges.ss b. deeply responded by hos
hey iet behind Hkue. ,r hi, beTeaveS family only
good God who teipers the winds 70 the sHoTn
xnb,p sGl Ia tLts addiction, take then. In bis Stgd and
slpng
~ led That rcoognire jayt bus, 10 the q
be tbs Teso Ion q the civic authorities tale Ia
hsrte tie d be senid dec astd and thai special
uires b. pointed ccasln VIII the raiou Dolons PM
mites Itos sDds the ustle IA been psced witt view
sucL for Pricipsy IN the cefenoles Of
" reception Of The renal snd the funeral efye nsy BE-
o. 0hcl sad COnDtee IL hereby authO
I'D 70 sys due notice H. the papers
h,sd Jhst IN rncTy Of the deceased the members ~ ,b
ient zsques;ed 10 upon the LEFT Tor Thirty
eye
The following gentlemen were appointed the
;ounl'toe OF Gosh ience; Col. PosrtoD, PGynsster
sts, surgeon hcslillel, Capt. Bunce, Capt. " ebs-
Yer and Engineer SandiUr.
One member irom each company was then chosen 10
Make TIE suitable arrangements for the funeral Tie
smes OF tls Committee are follows: ii. a. Me-
J iirsy, VIM. Dunlap, Theodore Copeland, j. w.
IAN kysr James Asiisy, j. Cooper, A. 4. Stevens,
The resolutions sdopted by tie Common Council n
',3y. ~ ~
T. Is expected that the reuajns Of Col yosbureh S
az AIrlve IL tie eiIy " wednesday morning, wben a