The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-13

the otecchobee tDeoembcr rs, 1887. the s6sir =
Hatcheciuskee creek january ~ 1887, Camp Moore
duct in those several engagements gained him brevsk
promotion HIS brevet, which that Of malor va
amir and read that il was given for gallant condSes
on several occasions and general efficiency In the var
against the Florida Indiana
when the war with Mexico began Captain Morris hal
by some means no, distinctly explained BY the dry
Registers become rreguary attached TO the Judge Adv
Gates department OF the army and though actively
gagged and distinguished the battles OF Paio Alto ana
kesnoa De In Palma the reputation which be won In.
that that OF a military lawyer than a war;
rior During the nine years OF garrison life om 1887 70
1886 he had won reputation OF the ablest military
lawyers the service and after the famous campaign u
General scott against the tiy OF Mexico had fairly
opened Captain Morris employed his legal talent
would seem to advise. He was made Military Governoe
anu Acade OF the City OF Tampco on the occupation Of
that city, being removed shortly after assume tho
same duties in the more important port OF Pueba. Here
he remained until the close Of the war.
,aplain Morris was promoted major November 4, 1855
@ aached TO the Fourth artillery, and placed duty
=. commandment OF Fort Kearny Nebraska Territory He
wa so rene cd Of this command by Colonel D. s. Niles
iooo and ordered to the command OF Fort Ridgoly
M,nn where he was on duty until shortly before the
conmeh,smebt OF the late rebellion, when he WAS
dered 70 forl Mchenry, Baltimore. He in command
A. 'ns point on the memorable 10Th OF
and he caused much surprise and no little Indignation
among The secessonss b. his prompiness in training
guns the riotous city Here General Morris Remained
during the entire his career NV M sin,tIing
events but ms conduct always distinguished by rmnes
fortude and faHhfulness
H. shortly after assuming command NJ Foyt
McEfenry that Colonel Morris The Ind been promoled
Lieutenant colonel, May IA, 1901 took the important
step OF refusing 10 answer writ of habeas corpua
granted by Maryland judge in order to obtain posses
sion OF solder of the garrison OF Fort MoHenry
A,ans the advice and arguments OF all his friends Ia
gal advisers and fellow officers Colonel Morris deliberate
y concluded Ia refuse the surrender OF the cuprt and
though the haDeas corpus had not been formally ss
pended he dec ded that the commencement OF hostites
necessarily suspended IT, He the hrst oihcer who
resisted the execution OF the of habcas corpus after
tho began, though hasty historians have given the
credit or this action 10 General b. H. Butler.
This action calm and deliberate, fair illustration
OF the character of General Morris He always acted
with lrinuess only intensified by its dciberaiion and
GOODNESS He possessed great perseverance, and or
Iron will though mild hammered and afectionatc
unusual degree He OF fine personal appear
ance and dignined and courtly manner.
Colonel Morris received his full promotion TO the colo
nccy OF the Second artillery November 1861, and
his brcyet Of Brgadier General In the regular army
dated June Q, 1862, 'for meritorous service"
He was married when twenty three years OF age, ana
LETT four children Two Of his the army and
one IN tho navy. Richard L. Morris is believe n
captain In the Eighteenth infantry but OF the other
who rs IN the army do distinctly remember Ono
OF his daughters Miss Estcllc Morris married DR. j. NJ
Carrochan, OF this city The Generals BROTHER Gou-
Nerneur Morris, who at West Point from 1918
1873, and who has since been in the army upon the
retired liz. Of which he stands count OF sabllt-
Ties received from exposure and wounds nj his bed
SIDE at tho time OF his death.
The body Of General Morris will doubtless be brought
10 this city for burial notice Of the funeral will ap
pear hereafter