The New York herald., 1862-01-05

writ OF error ana the cases VIII pe taken 70 tne Cour OF
Appeals.
Obituary.
DEATH OF HON. JUDGE LEGRAND OF MARYLAND.
From tho Baltimore Sun, Dec. 2S
The press this morning records the demise of our dis
tingushed fellow citizen, the Hon. John c. Legrand, late
Chief Justice Of the State Of Maryland He died on sar
dey last at his residence in this city, after brief Illness
his health and vigorous constitution snccumbng toa vio
lent attack OF consumptive asthma.
Judge Iegrand has been man OF mark In this city ana
State from his youth up and that the result Of his own
precise disco nment assiduity and commanding intellect
With but few OF the advantages of youth beyond those
which pertain to the individual he entered his professional
career in which TO be achieved only by
diigence and merritt but his active and comprehensive
mind allied him very early and Intimately with the pot-
cal interests of the State and he identified with the
democratic party, His talents, zeal and elo-
quenco Immediately commended him to the
regard confidence of party and the youth his
public life honored by hs election TO tho Legislature
IN 1870 Upon the assembling Of this body be was in
vted to the Office of Secretary Of State by Governor
fulfilled with signal ability. During the torn OF Governor
Thomas CHIEF Justice Archer Of the Baltimore County
cessor We very well remember the CONSERVATION with
which tho appointment was received Old democrats
were indignant and the venerable Court House cique''
was overwhelmed with well affected, not real dsmay,
and sneered at the selection Of "boy Bat the youth
full Judge look his seat and before he had presided
single term it only apparent that sboyp was
IN the chair no mere itnctory official, but man Of
talent and great legal acumcn emnently qualified for the
station and dscbarging lis duties with dignity. efficiency
and respectful confidence OF the entire BAR for per-
has are more frank aud generous in the recognition of
real talent than true men of the legal profession
Upon the adoption of the constitution, by which
an elective Judiciary superseded the existing appo!ntces
Judge Legrand nominated for the Office of judge of
the Court of Appeals, the supreme OF the State
the Ihrd district consisting Of the city Of Baltimore and
elected, and was subsequently, designated by executive
authority Chief Justice Of that He continued in
that office fulfilling its high and arduous duties with
fidelity to the public welfare and the utmost satisfaction
of the people at large. His OF Office expired only
with the election bis the
ensation Of Providence he has survived his public
ton TO the State but few days.
Judge legrand was unmarried and in his intercourse
with the world was genial and free His social qualities
commended him to large circle Of friends to whom his
true worth, the cordiay ana glow of his SPIRIT tho
roughly cndeared him, and with these especially by
all who knew him. his loss will be sincerely depoTed
COL. WILLIAM A. WEBB.
[from the Chicago Trblne.]
The telegraph this morning brings The sad news Of
the death OF William A. Webb Colonel Of the First regi-
nen Douglas Brigade, which occurred at smithton Mo-
on the Path ult Farther than that his death caused
by typhoid fever, that ecourge Of camp life, the tee-
graph leaves us without particulars Col. Webb was
born az Dover Me-, In 1884 and graduate of West
POINT In 1893 he received commission as Brcve Second
Lieutenant in the Fourth United States infantry and was
subsequently First Lieutenant in the Fifth infantry
After tho breaking out Of the present he received
commission dated May H. 1851 Captain in the Six
tccnth regiment, recruited largely from this CITY, and for
long time stationed al Dcspancs, the Northwestern
Railroad Subsequently he recev cd the position Of mus
tering and subssting officer at this point and under his
tical advice nearly if not al the regiments which have
lett here were organized.
At the time Of the organization Of tho Douglas Brigade
Col Webb took especial interest in it's formation
so largely gained the aec ions of the that be WIS
unanimously elected Colonel Of the First regiment posi-
tion which he accepted with tho permission the War
Department After conducting Lis regiment TO its desti
nation in Missouri he returned to this city settle up
the affairs OF his Office and leaving Ia charge Of Lieut.
Christopher. he rc.oined his regiment in Missouri few
weeks snce and entered upon the active duties OF scr
vice. Tho next tdings learn s his sudden death an
event which must be the signal Of unusual grief In the
military and social circles Of this city.
Col. Webb was but young man, only thirty -four years
OF age and had but just entered the brilliant path
out for himself. In military science he expert
and was possessed OF all those qualities desirable in
military oilicer, which at once secured the affection
and commanded the respect Of his subordnates.
IN personal appearance he the very beau ideal
Of the soldier. His figure tall and strongly
built and his carriage digniicd and graceful As horse
man no had rev any equals, and IN every respect
possessed Of those qualities which render idol
with his soldiers He assidrors aad energetic n tho
performance of all duties attaching TO his position and
probably TO him much as 10 other due what
ever Of military bearing and skill our regiments may
have possessed.
IL social circles Colonel Webb was equally prominent
and was as accomplished gentleman as ho was gallant
in his profession Graceful in his manners agreeable and
rapid III his conversation end genial and kindly in his
relations with all, he secured universal respect
Brief has been his career IL has not bsen without
service. he was connected prominently with the Utah
expedition and brought 70 that mission the valuable
suits OF his eminent good sense and military skill He
was also In command upon the star OF the West when
fred upon from Fort Sumter and from that time forward
worked ardently and devotedy for the cause Of the
Union. ACCOMPLISHED as gentleman, gallant as sol
der he has died With armor pear repTocke
Captain GEORGE s. DuxHAM died in New Bedford, Mass,
On the 2Sth u at the great age OF years and
two months. He belonged TO artille y com,a any in
the of 1872 and for many years it's captain lie
was distinguished for his military spirit.