The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-21
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COLONEL ABRAM 8. vOsBURGH.


The sad intelligence Of the sudden death OF Colonel
Abram vosburgh, Of the Seventy first regiment was
received BY telegraph at early hour yesterday and
cast gloom over Large circle Of relatives and friends
this city. member Of the regiment who arrived here
yesterday states that Friday last they had dress pa
rade Colonel vosbwgh in command, and apparently In
perfect health On Saturday morning he again drilled
his regiment but rafed blood while giving the orders
Later In the day he about the field on horseback as
was thought that exercise would be beneficial but In
the evening Of Saturday he had severe attack Of he
mornage OF the lungs and at time was reported
snat ne was dying He, however fingered in that crt
ca state until yesterday Aonday) morning at haifpast
eight O'Clock when he breathed his last he died in the
service OF his country surrounded by his regiment every
one Of whom loved him brother but separated from
his family.
Colonel vosburgh was born in Undertook, Colum
ba county about 1926 and therefore about thirty
years OF age or just In the prime Of e He was from one
OF tho old Knckerbocker families Of Knderhook and on
intimate terms with the Van Burens. His grandfather
took active part in the Revolutionary war; and was
among the first 70 throw Off all allegiance 10 the Crown
was in fact whig in face of the army Of Kinderhook
tories Colonel vosburgh has, therefore, inherited "a
triotsm from worthy source, and his prompt response
TO the call Of his country shows that he not an IN.
worthy descendant.
nine years ago, member Of the First Brigade Gene
raj Spcers) staff from which he detailed in 1853
with the rank Of Major to take command OF battalion
then organized which called the American Rifles
comprising three companies. In 1856 three additional
companies added to the above ct an election
for field officers Colonel yoeburgh nmousy elect
cd Colonel The battalion then changed its name TO the
American Guard and chartered as the Seventy
regiment OF the New York State Militia He was very
energetic and faithful In advancing the interests
Of his regiment, and from ine6kency he
brought 4! 70 perfect discipline as an infantry
regiment ranking among the first in the country This
rip TO Washington is not the first that be has
done as military man his regiment that quelled
the famous Dead Rabbit riot In 1857, tina. occa-
sion just before sta, ting he asked his IL they
ready meet the mob They replied aIf you will assume
all responsibility of the command and not allow any
efficient officer over you 10 assume authority
win go whore you lead" Pedging them that person
should be permitted TO issue orders but himself to the
regiment, they marched among the rioters, and the
efficient service done by his needs recapulator
here
The same year his regiment visited Newburg to COM
pete for five hundred dollar prize given by the Military
Association With the Nineteenth regiment the regiment
the most efficient In drill TO be declared the winner.
Colonel vosburgh's men entered the field and went
through their evolutions When they had completed the
commanding officer Of the Nineteen Vi regiment declined
TO drill his men, stating that he would give up beat with
out attempting to go through With the evolutions. Col
vosogh was again in the Acid at the burning Of Quar-
antine, or as II bis usually called the Sepoy War,
and there rendered excellent services to the public Dur
ing the service Staten Island he had attack Of
hemorrhsge OF the lungs and has not enjoyed good
health since prior that time In 1868 he was sue
cessfu in obtaining order for his regiment duty
the right Of the Fret division, which, in military
SCIENCE Is called the post Of honor He applied himself
necessarily to studying all branches OF military science,
and In fact seemed infatuated With almost to the neg
ect of his business, while with his he always seem
ed to have at heart their best interests and there exists
to-day affection the part OF his for him such as
An eOua
TRAN he has seldom been exceled by any military officer
and was one or the finest appearing officers in the saddle
in this city. As an illustration OF his skill in this line,
might mention circumstances that transpired year
or two since in Broadway. His regiment was marching
near the of Ninth street number Of vehicles
were crowding to get along before the regiment
1 Ds w rs'cn DsssDa Tnm inst sn the cG
RICH. Of the regiment he being mounted
on spirited charger he encountered dirt cart which
completely cornered him Seeing no way Of escape, in
the twnkng Of an he gave ais horse the rens and
spurred him over the dirt cart, landing safely the
other side en- the Russ amid the paudts Of the
people. bis regiment stood in efficiency second
In the State but the seventh Politically no has been
active democrat member Of the Tammany society and
held office in the Custom House Pierces admi-
nstration, and has since taken an active part in the
2. ne n Wara con
At Charleston he was among the drs to tender his ser
vices to the government and died while discharging the
duty OF defending the capital against the rebels.
He married Miss Health, OF Weschester county about
eight years ago, and leaves her with two children
70
He wife had made preparations 70 leave for washington
yesterday TO take Of hro during his sickness t
before starting the telegraph brought the news OF his sud
den death ana she will await the arrival Of his re-
MAINS
His untimely death deprives volunteer forces
OF bos and most efficient officers and removes from
their midst who II he had been spared, would have
won for himself and regiment name that would have
became as widely known country The labor and
hsexpoure al WashInetou were too much for his weak
lungs and the fears Of his friends, when they stated
bis departure that would either kin or cure him In
Fonw ftxl and
they deprived OF one Of their most genial companions
he was widely known and beloved by ali who knew
him Scores of men could be yesterday, gathered
together in different places, mourning hm SUDDEN de-
mise.
regimenD loft this city last evening In company with
the undertaken Mr.. Senior and will return With the re-
mains on wednesday morning
THE DEATH OF COL. A. S. vosBURGH.
MEETING OF THE MEMBERS AND TX MEMBERS OF
THE sEvENTY-FIRsT RE6IMEsT-REsoLUTIIos
OF SYMPATHY AND COEDoLENCE-ARRANGRaESr
FOR THE FUNERAL CEREMONIES, ETC.
The melancholy tidngs OF the demise OF the efficient
Colonel Of the Seventy first regiment stationed at
the Washington Navy Yard, fell like thunder clap upon
our citizens especially upon the members and friends Of
the gallant regiment Immediately upon the reception or
the news the flag upon the Armory lowered to half
mast as well the coors upon the various asenals.
The members and members Of the regiment
assembled at the headquarters last evening
to take the necesssry stops to make such
arrangements for the nterment Of the late commander
az BELTS the rank and station occupied by him gen.
teman and q soldier. About four hundred active and
honorary members present at the meeting Colonel
Pearson called to the chair and Mr. Jarboe acted
Secretary The chairman assuming his duties made
few eloquent remarks dating upon the melancholy pur
pose which brought them together lie introduced Sur
geon Charles Mcmillan of the Seventy FIRST regiment who
after speaking Of the noble qualities Of the deceased said
that when he left Washington, Friday s the Colonel
appeared better health than he had been before and
scarcely how to account for his sudden demise
Acting Quartermaster Cornelius Corson then and
pronounced eloquent eulogy upon Colonel vcsburg in
the OF which he remarked that every moment By
night and by day. he 1.-THE deceased) devoted his entire
interest the regiment No officer could possibly do
Justice TO the without the Colonel hirst approved
OF bis action II therefore not astonishing that