The New York herald., 1862-08-11
Obituary..

Died, at Quebec Canada. on August 8, wILLIAx GRANT
SEwEIL, for many years member Of the press this
CITY, Mr.. Sswsl born at Quebec, in 1929 and was
educated Tor the BAR his grandfather the late Jonathan
sews had been Chief Justice Of Lower Canada In the
year 1858 he came to this city and adopted journalism
his profession He became translator and law reporter
for the HsRAD and discharged duties OF these posts
with ability Some slx since he left this paper and
joined the editorial staff Of the Tines remaining connected
with that journal until January last, wheu i'll health COM
pellcd him TO abandon work and 90 home dio. Four
years he attacked with ubercuRr consumption
ousy did he struggle against the advances Of the disease
that 1t was not till within fow months that his friends
abandoned hope Of his recovery. BY the advice Of his
physician he spent three winters in the West Indies and
begucd his leisure by writing his Ordeal of Free Labor
in tho British West Indies," by far tho best book
which has appeared the subject Of emancipation
work so dispassionately and honestly written that
both pro and anti slavery partisans have claimed the
author as an ally and both have drawn largely from its
pages for arguments in the slavery controversy or Mr.
Sewes opinions and Of his hearty devotion the
cause OF his adopted country At the cris
has deprived the New York press able honest
most industrious member; it has robbed very large
circle Of journalists Of IN aeconate faithful and whole
souied friend.
DEATH OF LIEUT.. TEMPLE EMMETT.
Lieutenant Temple Emmett of the Eighty eighth New
York Volunteers, and Aid deCamp to Brgadier General
Measher, died Saturday night, AZ his fathers resi-
dence Astoria. Lieutenant Emmst was the nephew OF
exJudge Emmett. He actively employed In the Ia 10
battles on the peninsula, and accom- plished
brave and gallant officer. He returned to this city only
few days ago, in company with Colonel Nugent, with
hope to recruit his much impaired health. Brigadsr
General Meagher apprsed OF the death Of Lieutenant
Emmett through note from Colonel Nugsnt, whereupon
be wrote the following answer
NEW York, August 10, 1862.
MY DEAR COLONEL NuGEr-The news has this moment
reached that GENTLE gallant noble young friend
and comrads, Temple Emmett Of the Eighty eighth died
late last night at his father residences In Astoria am
geved to the heart 70 bear this esteemed trusted
and loved him favore brother. His spotless nte-
gritty the sweetness Of his Manners the innate refinement
and decacy he betrayed In every word and look; tho
Nigh proud character Of bis mind his perfect self
sion and utter fearlesness in battle made all admire
and love him. Beautifully and bravsly has he, in his
short career as soldier upheld the historic honor
oil his family, dischargipR, at the peril Of his life,
his grateful duty TO the country in which
rame Is more reversd than that Of Thomas Adds
mock, in March last, he was member Of my STAR and
as such have especial reasons TO speak or HIM with
the warmest and brightest remembrance. In him lose
companion, ansctionnte and devoted, whose society
Citations which all Of have 70 submit to In active mill
tary ifc Returning 70 the camp sf the brigade, shall
miss him more keenly far, perhaps, than do now,
the morning Of HE DEATH far II win be agreeable
will that the officers or the Irish Brigade at present
la New York will pay the remains Of their noble young
comrade the respect due the memory OF his character
and military services. Believe me, my dear Colonel,
THOMAS FRANCIS MEAG HER,
Brgadier General commanding the Irish Brigade.
The officers OF the Irish Brigade in this city
requested TO meet at headquarters No 398 Broadway at
deemed necessary 70 pay tribute OF regard for their
late brother officer.