Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-12

PAINFUL CAsUALry-DEArH OF PROFESSOR
MILES j. FLETCHER. SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION.. are called upon to announce
the sudden demise. by one OF the most painful
casualties, of Professor Miles j. Fletcher Super
intendent of Public Instruction of Indiana In
company with Governor Morton. 10y whom he
was Summoned TO Co., Adlutant General Noble
and Brigade Surgeon, DR.. Bobbs, Prof Fletcher
left the city on Saturday night by the Terre
Haute Railroad for Pittsburg Landing. The
erraud OF this party was the humane one of look
ing after Indiana soldiers who might fall wound
ed IN the impending battle at Cornth. They pro-
crossed safely on their journey until, near Sulli
van. on the Evansville and Charlottesville Rail
road the locomotive came in contact with n
freight car switched of but not sufficiently clear
of the main trace. The shock at the train
"a Professor Fletcher to look out of the window
when Instantly his head struck the car, fracturing
his skull, aud he died Immediately.
Professor Fletcher native OF lndianap-
oils. son of Calvin Fletcher, Esq. one OF the
oldest and most respectable of our citizens. he
was born in u log cabin where Bake's Block
nov stands on Washington street. In early life
he had every advantage OF education de was q
graduate of Browns University, Rhode Island
Just before he graduated he was elected TO aud
accepted the Professorship of belle-lettres aud
history ia the A>bury University, Greenca-tle
He remained in that position two years, when ht
stu..ied law nj the law school of Cambridge Uni
versiiy. Upon the completion OF his Law course h'
resumed his Professorship 10 Asbury University
In 1850 he was no minated by the Republican part,
didate for Superintendent of Public Instruction
and elected. The duties of this Office be per
formed acceptably to the State ut large up to thu
time OF his death Professor Fletcher was sbou
thirty three years Ct age. aud leaves wife an'
t~o children a large circle OF immediate relatives
and friends and acquaintance throughout tn'
State who admired and respected him. TO mourn
his untimely loss.
Professor Fletcher possessed great energy o
character and was zealously devoted 10 the ednca
tionsl interests of Indiana. He was a genia
eentiemau--a pleasant companion IN our imue'
intercourse with him. since his late residence
here, We found bum free from bisotry, socially
morally aud politically. He left here on Satur
day hight iuil OF hie. buoyant with hope, on
MISSION OF merry. In few hours after come
the sad message that he L. cut off. without 4 tao
merits warning. IN the noon day OF lie and use
fulness How true Is IL that We know moi whs
day. even an hour. NAV bring forth Such
life Professor Fletcher had several times ,isite,
uur soldiers, East aud Wet, by request of IN
State authorities to look after their interests ans
minister % their wants. aud in the performance O
those duties he had won their regard. aud &
them the news Of his sudden demise which on
similar errand, will excite With those who kne,
him the deepest emotions of sorrow.
The funeral win take place sc Robert
Chanel TO morrow TUESDAY morning. at Le
O'Clock Bishop Ames will ofheste upon the os
casion