The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-26
Military AMasrs.

| MELANCHOLY DEATH or CAPTAiH HIRAM O. WILSON
4 EIaBrY-THiRD NEW YORK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
POISONING ny A RAT DIrs. Erc.
Captain Hiram q. wilson, Of the Ninety regiment
New York Volunteers. for time connected with the
draft rendezvous Harps Island. New York harbor
met with q most unexpected and melancholy death las,
Wednesday, south Brothers Island. On Tuesday he
discovered slight pimple Of hs fingers which
was thought TO be trne at 6rst but which soon
causrd Captain Wilson the most painful suffering His
whole arm became bick. and from the symptoms pre-.
scented Is supposed that he poisoned by the bite Of
rat dog other animal OF that character Harts
lsasd is said 70 be greatly infested with OF the
most daring and venomous Character and hence II IL
dermed probable that Captain Wilson has been the
victim or rat bite. Several doctors called
him, Captain wilson expired on Wednesday
morning. while sitting chair and perfectly conscious
ba ocors on ar mos profound sorrow among al
beloved and esteemed for bis good qualities an officer
ana man General jackson, the commaudant OF the
post considered tho deceased as his best aud
efficient oiRcers
Tho commissioned officers Harris Island held a
meeting on Thursday. and adopted the following pream
Bile and resolutions respecting tho melancholy occur
Whereas, II has pleased Almighty God in Hislnnuite
wisdom 10 take from midst fellow officer Captain
Hiram Wilson Ninety third regiment New York state
Volunteers, who departed this life, after very brief i'll
ness. on the 23d instant; therefore, be IL
Resolved That during the period Of acquaintshce
found iamened friend and companion ia arms to 90
: man o. noble and generous impulses, OF kind and
instincts ready 70 assist and aid in every public
ties and gentemanly department for him the friend
chip aud esteem Of all who know him, both his peers
nus suOordinates and We knew him by personal inter-
course and reputation always 10 have been . brave
courteous ana ianta, ecer on transport in camp on
this cou0ctthe struggle for national honor and in
tegrty-hc sacrinoiog the comforts and endearments
OF home, and pleasant and lucrative business, weut
forth 10 obedience 20 his country call acuated only by
pure and patriotic motives; therefore, whie we mourn
and nfu Ina Inoo ~ Aane
the country has lost tho services Of tried and Efficient
officer.
Kindred IN their sad bereavement, heartfelt sympa
thies and. while mourn in unison with them, let
remember that our loss Is his great gain
Resolved That the foregoing resolutions be published
in the NEW YORK HERALD and that copy be forwarded
Falls Republican, Warren county, N. Y. for repubca
ton.
The remains were yesterday conveyed 20 this city,
guarded by company or the Eighth regulars, together
with number OF the brother officers or the deceased
pallbearers. among whom were tho followng-Capt'in
ono Hundred and sixty ffth N. Y. v; Captain W. II
Crosby, One Hundred and Third N. Wv; Captain W.
van, sixty ninth NJ " N. G. The body placed
the Albany boat last night and taken city
OF Lieutenant s. c. Chamberlain, OF General Jacksons
staff
THE QUOTA OF PENNSYLVANIA.
HARRsnuRa, March rs, 1854
investigation Of the ocal figures dscloses
that when Pennsylvania given credit for cnlistmeuts
In the regular army and marine service and the navy
her quota under the call for Ave hundred thousand
will be nearly quito full. The statement that tho
deficiency OF Pennsylvania entyiour Thousand Is
Incorrect that being the entire Der OF from
the State under all the cas allowing credit for vete
ran volunteers recruits suOc January 81 Gov
Curtin has despatched his military secretary TO Washing
procure official correction OF the
which has done much discourage tho people and retard
recruiting.
THs THIRD NEW JERSEY CAVALRY.
TRENTON March IS, 1904.
The Third New Jersey cavalry regiment. numbering
twelve hundred and horses. have orders TO leave
Monday for the seat OF war. They will be reviewed TO-
morrow by the Governor They will march 70 Washing
ton, instead OF being transported BY cars