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

noo tesuoSso0 W MAKE low remArkH TIE General 0nd
express his sentiments the death Of Colonel yosburrh
He stated that only few days before he had received
letter from him. evidently written in the best Of spirits
and now only few seeming hours later that noble form
was e. nanim.te mass Of clay "rsuy in the midst Of
Col Eugene lie Gal had rendered the services OF ths
Fifty fh regiment TO act ct the funeral OF
the deceased In addition to this regiment the Genera,
stated that he would issue orders for the parade Of the
First regiment OF cavalry for the same purpose.
Here committee If three consisting of Major Potter
Captains Aason and Harold Of the Second regiment Scott
Life Guard, entered the room and stated that meet
ing OF the Board ef Officers had been held and 80
RES OF resolutions expressive OF regret passed also
that tho entire board attend the funeral en- 0ae whica
the committee ordered TO present. The committee
was received with due courtesy and thanked for their
disiuterested Kindness: similar committee from the
City Guard Ninth regiment also appearing proposed
escort " hif was also accepted.
The Committee Resolutions returned and offered the
Following, which were unanimously adopted
That which most appals the heart In life, is DEATH
peciany when 1t unexpectedly throws its destroying
arm around those who are nearly connected with US IN
pressed, at no other time, bows nstnctively in
acknowledgement Of the power Of the Almighty hand
Thus tonight the members Of the list regiment at
home feel that the greatest action with which they
could possibly have met has fallen upon theun,
in Dthe decease of him who for so many year,
stood among its members brother, and at head az
commanding officer But though neither tongue nor
pen can adequately express that which fills hearts
Jet feel that feeble the effort necessarily be-
few words must be said by In demonstration OF the
painful emotions that alliCt Us. therefore we do
Resolve, That We the members and eX members OF the
Seventy regiment assembled night feel that
in the death of Col A. yobgh the regiment has sustain.
ed loss which no human power repair Noble frank,
open hearted In personal intercourse the discharge of
Official duty firm yet kind and sable what wonder that
the respect which all felt for him should in the closer
timacy OF our social connection become positive love-
Resolved, That in the fact, OF which know, that
Colonel vosbarg died in the discharge Of duty; fell
victim to his anxious solicitors for those
the indomtable viii and energy and the devotion Of a
man who deserves to receive the highest need of
praise that man can Pay to manthe recognition that
"'rwas his ambition, generous and great,
life 10 LIES great end to consecrate.n
And as we are taught that the great duty of life should
be to seek 70 do to others all we can add TO
their comfort and happiness 80 We can testify
that TO the fullest extent he discharged to those
who came in contact with his duty in that regard;
en the hand Of death snatched him from u.s. his
was one Of unceasng Devotion not only to the
country, which VIC all love and honor, but TO the
who were under his command and guidance
Resolved That with our companions now In Waeh-
ington, In whose midst he died, We deeply sympa-
4 must be, Is deeply responded to by those they
left behind, while for his bereaved family we car
only ask that the good God, "who tempers the winds
70 the shorn lamb, will in their affection take them
in Bis ward and keeping.
Resolved That we recognize, as just tribute to the
memory of the departed the resolution of the civic au
thorties 10 take in charge the obseques OF the amented
deceased and that special committee be appointed TO
consult with the Union Defence Committee, In whose
hands the matter has been placed with view to such
arrangements for participating In the ceremonies
the reception Of the remains and the funeral services
may be proper OF which arrangements said committee
hereby authorized to give due notice in the papers
Resolved That In memory OF the deceased the
bers Of this regiment are requested to wear
the left arm for thirty days.
The remains Of the late Colonel vosburgh will arrive 10
TINS City 10 charge OF an escort on Wednesday, and the
funeral services will take place on Thursday
FIRST REGIMENT, CONSTITUTION GUARD.
meeting Of the Board Of Ocers Of the First regiment
Constitution Guard, held last evening their head.
quarters, $50 Broadway, to pass series Of resolutions
expressive of the brotherly feeling sympathy for the
family Of the late Colonel Abram : vcsburgh
The following preamble and resolutions pregen ted
by committee OF said officers consisting OF Colonel J.
s. Cocks Captain r H. Shannon and Lieutenant Colonel
w. 3. Olmstead, and unanimously adopted
whereas, 1t has pleased the Almighty Dsposar OF hu
man events 70 take from midst Colonel yosburgh,
one Of distinguished commanders who obeyed his
eountrys call at the first inmation Of her Institutions
bong Ia peril, and needless of personal danger and
eardess Of the sacrifice Of home comforts and eodear
ments rushed to the post OF duty, placing himself the
the government of their owr creation and choice
which has cheered and gddened the hearts OF patriots
in the discharge Of the severe and arduous duties
nected with the position occupied by him commander
Of the Seventy nrst Regiment Of the New York state
Militia detailed for duty in guarding the city Of Wash
rgton his unremtDg exertions and constant exposure
while in state of enfeebed health accelerated the
t The nsdious disease Under which be was
aborpg when called to the field Of duty, be thus falls
which are engaged; therefore be 1t
Resolved That while we, as citizens and soldiers deep
~ deplore the less at this, the very outset Of the
boliest in which patriots Fever engaged heroes
fell Of Of those who sacrificed his dearest interests
his countTys altar at her earliest call cannot but
feel that while he has thus early finished his warfare
here greater captain than any that commands earth
has taken him hence TO join the hosts which serve Him
in another and better world
Resolved, That though thus snatched away before he
could meet his countrys enemies In the field OF battle,
biz death being not the lees caused by his efforts on her
behalf is not less glorious than he had dep amid the
din OF battle and under the shadow Of that flag which
be dearly loved aud which must droop sadly
his early grave
Resolved, That to the companion Of his heart, TO bis
now orphaned children, to those gallant men whom he
led 10 the field who by this dspensaton Of Providence
are now deprived OF a husband, father and a com.
mander, at once beloved, respected and esteemed we
offer deepest and sncerest sympathies and condo
lence In their cad bereavement.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions duly at
tested he forwarded 10 the family OF the smented de-
ceased and 10 the officers Of the Seventy first regiment
n A. GEsSER, Secretary. j.. S. COCKS, Colonel.