The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-03
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Lieut.. Thomas A. Budd, United States


Although for years past resident OF the city or
Buffalo, the memory or Tho late Lieutenant Thomas A.
Budd belongs the country whose service his life has
been sacrificed He now beyond tho reach OF earthly
honor. Let honor ourselves and 40 justcs to hu-
manty BY brief record or lie ncbly spent aad nobiy
sacrificed at the call of duty.
Lieutenant Budd was born at Hsyerstraw, Rockland
county n. ", on tie 2sth q APRIL 1913. lie va the
eldest son or ol enant Charles A. Budd, United states
Navy anu doubtless derived from his father bis early
prediction FOR the navy which he entered Of tho age Of
thirteen During service of over twenty-five years -
midshpman and lieutenant, his sterling qualities as
man and an officer hare repeatedly recognized in his
appointment to positions or high trust and respous bity
Upon the organization or the South Sea Exploring ESpedi
ton under Captain wilkes Lieutenant Budd assumed the
position or or the flagship and looked upon
by his comm snder OF his most eaicent and )
liable ulcers. On the return OF the survey he passed
several years at Washington assisting the preparation
OF the charts and drawings which constitute the most
valuable portion o. the history Of tina. expedition
the early days OF California history with the consent
Of tho Navy Department, he was appointed by Messrs.
Howland & Aspiawan 10 the command Of one OF their
Line OF steamers the Pacific side. This
position he retained for several years, gaining
the entire confidence OF his employers and winning
GOLDEN opinions Tor his Grbanty from the many thou
sands OF passengers conveyed TO and from San Francisco
in the vessel under his charge. After retirement Of
about year from this service lie placed in command
OF tho steamer Georgia. the Asntic route ia sscu
gers on that vessel at the time will remember Captain
Budd's intrepidity and skful searnarshp IN saving
them together with his ship during terrinc gale u
which she wrecked OF the coast Il North Carolina
Such the estimate placed upon hts abilities by his
supsrors in rank that he urgently solicited 10 JON
the expedition 70 japan under Commodore Perry, as
well that to the China Seas under Commander Ring
gold Influenced however BY strong desire 10 be with
and make better provision for his family he declined
these tempting Oilers and having sent in his resignation
20 the department connected himself with mercantile
firm in the city OF Buffalo.
On tho breaking out OF tho present he promptly
offered his services TO tho government. and was ap
pointed to the commend Of tho gnnboat Penguin, thea
lifting the Navy Yard Brooklyn. At the attack
upon the orts Port Royai, Lieutenant Budd distin
gushed himself by The co, and intrepid manner Ill
which no handled his vessel Becoming disabled, cary
IN the action, by shot which penetrated her steam
chest he connected the lengn by double hlaser q
the next preceding vessel and ts maintaining his posi-
ton IN the line, continued 10 deliver his broadsdes until
the surrender For his gallant conduct on this occasion
he received honorable mention in Commodore Dupont
despatches. Ailer that time, ana W y me ate 81
petition to Tho Florida coast, The Penguin
duty one Of the bocSaling Iladron OIL he coast Of
South Carolina. While engaged on this duty iiauten-
ant Budd vigilance WIS manifested ia the capture q
tho schooner Albion, with valuable ergo
Ana now comes the sad end. On the lst OF Aprii
the community was shocked by the reception OF
teiegraphic report from Washington 10 the effect
that tho Benyile hal arrived from the tior.ci
coast having on beard the bodies Of Lieutenant Budc
and Acting Master Mather Accounts since received
from that quarter state tha, these officers haa sent
10 Mosquito Inlet special duty while engaged in the
discharge OF which they suddenly fred upoa by
concealed body OF rebes, and INSTANTLY killed.
The estimation in which Lieutenant Budd was held by
the citizens OF Buffalo has been eyIncsd BY The
feeling ALI sons to his untimey death il their pubnc
pfiais AMI the expression Of general desire 70 partc
pate ia IGNORING his remains on their arrival. At
meeting convened by the Mayor city committee
u hteen prominent citizens appointed make
Iangeynents for the funeral ceremonies.
The body received the Of April g. by
military escort, and deposited in the CoancA chamber
whore II lay in state until the following day, the I.ghl
Guard and Tigers acting as guard Of honor: ga ,he
military, headed by the Union Cont nenials Hon Mlar
Fillmore commanding, the remains were conveyed -
their lnal resting place in vault ~ Pauls church