The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-17
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR COLONEL FARNHAMl'S
FUNERAL,

FUNERAL.
Tho obsequies OF the late Colonel Noah L. Fs,ynham
commander Of the First regiment Of Fire Zouaves who
died at Washington on the 14h inst, from typhoid fever
the result Of wound which he received at the battle
of Bull run, will take place at ten O'Clock this Saturday
morning., from the residence Of his family No 1913 West
Thirty eighth street. Colonel Farnham member OF
sho Seventh regiment and of respect for his memory
thay will turn escort tho remains. The following
special order has been issued by ocsone Lencrts'~A
sIgNuAI ORDER NO -
BsApQu ARyEgs SEVENTH RFssNENr, August 16, 1861.
In compliance it'll arrangements made with the family
Of tho mte Col Earnham, the officers cr this regiment,
from respect his memory as faithful associate and
brave soldier viii assemble at headquarters in fatigue
ocs,ck A. " saturday lila INST to attend the removal
ofsas remains from his afe residence No I23 West Thr
yeighth street Tho members 0f the regiment in.
vsd to be present at the church Of Fifth avenue
eta Thirty lfh street. in citizens dress Grape the
MARSHALL LEFFERTS
Colortl Commanding Seventh regiment
! J. H. lmESEAu Ahjntant.
meeting of hr officers of The Fire Department she
Fire Zlavcs waseeld yesterday afternoon at DcI,csrs
In Wal street. when the following was announced as an
escort TO attend the funeral this morning
Chief Engineer Decker
The PrcsidenSnd Assistant Engineers the Department
Presidents Of the Board Of Trustees and Fire Commits
Commissioned officers of tho First regiment of Fire
Ohcers and COMMITTEES OF Engine Company ~, of which
deceased was formerly q member.
Oficers Of the Seventh regiment.
Second company of the National CHsrd
Civic populations
II is hdly that the officers and membersor Hook and
IAddcrcompany No H. Of which the deceased Colonel
was fot aman will Also join the escort
The scort toassemble the hie dence Of
deceased, No I2a West Thirty seventh street, this
morning at qnarser past nine O'Clock tosccompany tic
bodyo Christ church. Fifth where the obscques
src &c take place az ten o'clock The remains will then be
tsier TO the railroad depot, in Twenty seventh
in tip,af< a,
the quarter past twelve O'Clock tram.
Councilman Brandon has been Invested with full power
20 unite with the trustees matters relative TO the obse
quies and to scale the expenses, &c.
The body of Col Farnham arrived from Washington
veyed 10 the residence OF his family.
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS AND FOREMEN
OF THE NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMEpT-REsOLUT IoNs
UPON THE DEATH OF COL. NOAH L. FARNHAM.
The above Board held special meeteag last evening
Nremens Hall-Chie Engineer John Decker in chair
In the absence Of the Secretary WIN r. Chambers
man Of Hose Company No o. selected Secretary prot
em.
Mr. DECKER stated that the object Of the meeting was
70 take action respecting of their late as
associate and Assistant Engineer Nosh L. Farnham. He
made touching eulogy upon the life Of the deceased
and alluded to the high regard that manifested
wards him as member Of the department.
j. d. COSTA, foreman of Engine Company No ~,
offered the following resolutions which we're adopted -
Of our late exAssstant Engineer, Noah L. Farnham for
many years intimately connected with the New York
ARE Department. with great credit to himself honor
- the department. and whereas from character as
sman, fireman, soldier a citizen, his memory dc.
ands at our hands the mered tribute an expression
OF our resTect and esteem; therefore be it
Resolved, That the gratitude of the whole department
due TO Colonel Farnham for his dsntcrested zeal and
unwearied exertions to maintain its efficiency and dsci
Pine, and that we unedy bear testimony the unsul-
iod character the exalted integrity and upright bearing
snat charace his whole career follow member
Resolved. That in the early death of Colonel Noah L.
farnham the public service has lost of its most
uant officers, the Ere Department of able
supporters and the community OF its estimable
citizens; one who promptly responded his country 8
and upon the altar of patriotism laid down all that he
hold most dear and finally his life.
Resolved That we repe with indignation the slanderous
assault made upon Colonel Farnham and his command,
fully believing that the truth will place both beyond the
reach OF malignant jealousy and preserve their reputation
Tor vaOr untarnisled
Resolved, That tender family and large circle
OF friends Of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy tenn
Percd however with the consolation that he noby did
ms duty unto the end and only reached the pinnacle of
his fame by sacrificing his life in glorious cause.