New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-24
Gen. Michael C0rcoruu.

| The telegraph announces the death OF Gen.
Michael Corcoran the I'D inst. from injuries caused
by the fall OF his horse. Gen Corcorsn was born in
Sligo, Ireland in the year Is22 His father Thomas
Coscoran was ali officer in the British army. aud saw
service IN the Wost Indies. On Ito mothers side
he Is descended from the Earl os Lucnn.
Afcr receiving a lair English education, and
attaining his nineteenth year be entered the
Irish copabulary force, performing the duties of that
Office in Crccslougl, County Dohesa. In lcis. the
zane love Of liberty and hatred Of tyranny that made
him patriot here. made him Rebel In Ireland. In
August I5i9 he resigned hs commission. emigrated To
this country aud Immediately found employment in this
city He aftorward obtained an official position IN the
Post Office short time before his departure for the
scat Of war
The military career Of Col. Corcoran may be dated
from the time he united with the gallant C9th pr
yatc in Company Since changed to Company Al. Ills
association with that regiment knded his passion for
war. and his dieent performance OF his duty won for
him the confidence and esteem Of his comrades lie
rapidly from one position to another and soon be-
came Captain Of the Company.
On the 18th of August lr59 he elected Colonel Of
the Grh. Since that time his nain0 closely allied
with tina, Of his regiment Indeed they were synony
nous.
AZ the time Of the visit Of the Prince OF Wales Col.
Corcoran refused 10 order his regiment to take part in
the reception For this he was Court martha But
upon the breaking ont Of the Rebellion he wrote a
patriotic letter the members of the 69th urging them
10 stand by the Flag Of the Union.
This letter attracted the notice OF che authorities and
determined not 10 be- outdonc in inagnanimty. they
dismissed the Court-Mariia The effect upon Col Cor
corBu's countrymen was magical. They tOckcd 10 tha
standard Of their adopted country, and the 9th.
with the Colonel at its head. called forth OF Tbs
most enthusiastic demonstrations ever witnessed IN
this city.
The manly bearing and calm dignity Of Col. Corcoral
won for him the respect Of all witt, whom he associated
The head Of the War Department at Washington en-.
terancd for him the highest respect and the officers of
the army with whom he served looked up TO him with
pride their counselor and friend.
One Of the forts erected TO defend the principal ave
nues from Virginia to the Capital bears his name. and
will long remain memento Of his courage energy. and
zeal In wardng off the blows aimed at the heart Of his
adopted country.
As night reveals the light flumnarics that shine
noticed In the glare OF day SO the dark season Of civil
war brings out tho best attributes ~ men. whose
noble traits Of character were scarcely known before
beyond the radius Of their friends and acquantances
IL IL eminently so In the case OF Col COrcoran.
He was with his men at Annapolis; marched with
them along the road to the junction. He with them
at Georgetown at Arlington Nights at the relief OF the
Ohio troOps al Vienna md ut Centreyilc He shared
his men to march where he was not will lug to lead.
AT the battle Of Bull Run he greatly distinguished
himself by his o0oness courage. sagnciiy and patriot
ism. A participant in the fight gives the following
graphic skctch: Sherman told the braest OF colonies
(Corcoran) TO form square. The gallant colonei snu
IL have not as many ~ would Ike to do so VIII bu
well do the best can" Tho brave ana determined
colonel formed into square and 30 We retreated re-
ceivng fresh fanking fire from our adversaries rs We
went along. -
IT was while thus exposed Col Corcoran received the
wound which led 10 his capture. For several months
he was held prisoner Of war in Richmond, aerward
sent 10 Castle Pinch and then To Salisbury IN the
interior Of South Carolina.
During his long and painful imprisonment he was
never known TO filter for moment IN his ataelnent
His letters home were lmbued WIN tle spirit Oh nope
for the futaIe- and that future will not cheat him.
lie shared l,s spp snJ e,u.t With those WHO IKE lin