New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18
LOCAL MILITARY MATTERS.

citizens and military men, At o'clock tho frenos Oh
the deceased, together with his companions In arms
assembled at the residence Of George w. Fanham,
No. l2S West Thirty street, where they renamed
till the departure of the funeral cortege. dstsch'
ment of police was also in attendance.
Alto o'clock the funeral procession left tbs house
and proceeded along Thrtyeghth street and Fifth ave-
nue. TO Christ Church, in the following order:
.,,.D,rs N. atins c,ersymen, the Rev Mr DEN.
~ ni,on ,nd the Rsy Mr. mi' ", on ..ob aa.,
The ss.T r ss the following s11 psts ''
s s.is' S 81 S sSh ~: n S %:srzA
private Of the Fire zCasvs; :: the .. rev n "a.
Two carriages containing -: s%m'd'''' '''''''
Of tn; Fs zoS uniform. .nd United
Commissioned Officers Of the 7th Regiment National Guard In
Ten members OF the I'd conpsny National Guard IN charge
Corporal James. They wsr. in full DIRE. uniform, and
belonged to this Company q The 7th. .,,..,.
Several carriages CONTAINING relatives and ieha ''a
On arriving at the church. the military Escort formed
In two lines from the sidewalk half way up the man
aisle, and the coffin conveyed between the ranks
the clergy preceding the corpse. The eothn OF rose
wood and drsped in the American flag and regimenta
colors Of the Zouayes deposited in front OF the
chancel. silver plate bore tvs following simple in.
scriptiOn:
"NoAH L. PAKsHkx,
nyeu, 4 months. and days"
The funeral services commenced with the reading OF
the Goth chapter Of Corinthians, by the Rev. Mr.. Den
NEON, after which, the l2ith hymn Of the Episcopal
collection was sung by the choir.
The Rev. DIR. Wiley then pronounced the funeral
Grafton. He spoke in eloquent language of the do
mestic virtues Of Col. Farnhsm-of his indomitabls
courage and energy. In the selection of two distinct
careers in lfe he manifested the sterling qualities Of
noble aud daring spirit. When the call to duty rang
out he responded with that unreserve which was his
strongest characteristics Looking forward for four
years with prophetic eye he foresaw the impending
struggle for principles to which be would be called,
and therefore he entered with enthusiasm on the ca
reer of soldier for which he was eminenty fitted
With the mind of general he grasped the grand art OF
war as well as its minues details. With ardent pat
riotsm he sought the enemies Of the principles for
which he coutended The untiring energy Of purpose
which selected the rugged path he trod united with
q modesy which was obhyious to SELF He gave him.
self without reserve to his country, and noble
sacrifice could not fail TO bring blessing the
in which it was made. The Rev. Doctor pictured the
brilliant record left by Col. Farnham citizen, as
fireman. and as q soldier.
After the discourse, the choir sang O Part OF the
funeral service, and prayer was made by DR.. Wiley
At this point the Rev. Dr. announced that the services
were concluded here to be resumed at the grave Of the
deceased in New-Haven.
The friends of the late Col. Farnham were now In
formed thas an opportunity would be afforded them to
take the last look at the features Of their deceased
friend, when the lid was removed and the congrega
ton passed by the coffin and into Thirty eighth street by
the rear entrance TO the church. Col Farnbam was
a member of Christ Church, and, 1t will be remem-
bered was the recipient Of fine feldgass on bis de-
parure for Washington by the children Of the Sunday
School, in which he was a teacher.
The remains were again removed TO the hearse, and
fhe procession reformed in the order which it arrived
proceeded down Fifth avenue and through Twenty-sev
enthstrsett the Depoi, where the cohnwa
deposited in plain pine box and placed on The
following gentlemen appointed to escort the
maine to NewHaven: Capt Wiley, Capt. Purtell, and
Lieus Byrne Of the First Regiment Fire Zouaves; and
Corporal James, Privates Nix, Quillard, Gordon
Brewer, Oakley Hall, Ames, and Milne of the Second
Company, National Guard, of which Col. Farnham
wa formerly member.
The brothers of Col. Farnham accompanied the re-
mains to New-Haven.
John Nun, who was selected by Col Farnhsm as
secretary and unremittng in his attendance during
Col. "a Illness also accompanied tho remains 10 New
Haven. His devotion TO his deceased commander 10
spoken Of in the highest terms by his comrades.
MEDICAL CADETS.
For the information and benefit Of those who desire
TO enter or Join the Medical Staff Of the army, Aedi-
cal Cadets, we publish the following section from an
Act passed at the late session Of Congress:
"sKo Ind further snaeed That thew be sdded TO the
Medesl stan Of me ArIy Corp, Of aes,cs Csd.. whose
d in the held. under the direction aud con-
rank and pay IS the military Their
Der shall be regulated by the eIeences Of service at no time 10
cation students of medicine betw the Of eighteen and
who have been esdls medicine fer two years.
college They ss enlist FOR one year aai os sleec, 70 Is
Of tier service the approach Of their dchaige shall be
ported 10 the IN oIde de.hed sihey
The applications for the corps must be made to the
Surgeon General In conformity with the above act,
stating the date and place Of birth, place of residence
period Of medical studies, and incosng the certificate
Of the Dean Of the College, or when not obtainabe
other satisfactory evidence Of the fact that tho app
cant has attended full Of lectures in nedi
cal college. When anappIcaon isfavorably considered
the candidate will receive letter, authorizing him to
appear before'an Army Board Of Medical Examiners,
who will make special report in each Gaze. From
among those approved by the Board the Surgeon-Gen
eral will select such number the service may require.
AS the services ofhs class of medical dsurgca aiten
dans al required applications TO he success
ful should be promptly made to Acting SurgeonGeneral
X. G.. Wood who viii direct tho candidate to appear
before one Of the Army Medical Boards now in session
In WASHINGTON aud NewYork.
1t is desirable that corps Of medical cadets should