New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-11-17
OBITUARY
COMMANDER TowHsEED,

This excellent captain died lately In China 10 the
great loss Of the service in which he engaged and 10
the regret Of all who acquainted with bis personal
qualities. The Cana Herald gives the following partic-
ulars; The deceased graduated at Union College, New
York. in 1885, and Immediately entered the navy mid
shpman He took part in the capture Of Vera Cruz ard
in the Mexican In 1851 when Lieutenant he
RED and resigned his commission. During the Rebellion
he acted conspicuous part under Fanagu. and sabse-
quently under Porter and was aerwsrd ordered 10 the
East India Squadron. In China, his high abilities won
him distinction and reflected honor en- his country The
circumstances of his death thus detailed: "The de-
ceased was somewhat exposed to the Sunday tbs
18TH and to the night air sunday evening On Monday
evening he had slight fever which increased on Tuesday
He concluded to return TO Shanghai next morning. no one
dreaming that he seriously ILL.," At about O'CLOCK
on Tuesday morning he died, without the opportunity
10 breathe message TO wife and children and prayer
the Mercy Seat"
RIGHT REV. p. A. RUTLEDoB.
This prelae died at Tallahassee the 9Th iDst sged
years He was born in South Carolina and graduate
Of Yale College, "For his earthly psIentage this ven
cradle diocesan had his father Chancellor Hugh Rut
ledge and as his mother, Mary, daughter Of Benjamin
Huger who fell in the struggle Of l76 Thus he came
from stock that believed in the equality Of right in the
supremacy Of law and in the integrity Of Republican in
stitutiopsp Charleston Courier.
WILLIAM B. LEWIS.
Major William B. Lewis, gentleman CT high con-
deraon in Tennessee and member of the Legislature OF that
State has recently died advanced age Major Lewis was
the friend ard associate Andrew Jackson and held pon
nent positions under old Hickory" both in the military and
civil service He rendered jackson great service IN aecu
muntng OF evidence In defense Of Mrs jackson In t
unfortunate affair with her former husband Capt Robard ana
pey established the Of both parties though,
by the records OF Mercer County Kentucky Trey are
served through the Greek campaign with great zea ana ao
He was present the ChckaSaw treaty made by Gen. JACKSON
and Gov Shelby OF Kentucky In Isle and aterSaTI gave
the IS Of 1000 each TO be paid TO the Indians whsn
gave solitary cent story SO often related 70 me
prejudice of the General In letter rom Jackson 20
daed Washington Jan 30 alusion Is made TO articles IN
The phqdspLid AurOrd signed ID b. written by the ha
about which he finds Mr. Calhoun Is sore VI az
men, Major Lewis contributed most TO the elevation OF eh
Jackson Presidency and aefWad drew up ior osn
Cas- narrative Of his election TO the Senate and nomination
for the first office In the Gift Of the American people AHef
Jacksons election Lewis accompanied him 70 washington
one of the Presidents family He gentleman OF weAth
and after remaining time in Washington, desired
TO return his plantation IN Tennessee on account
Of the approach OF the planting season, Out tno "
main a member Of his family appointed MN an 4u.
ditor Of the Treasury He was thoronghy eon'ersahs
with all the purposes OF the Adminl-ra0n ess "
fish The Gl newspaper 1890 and In addition TO the nara
tives 10 which already alluded prepared accounts O
the famous affair the teud between jackson and
and the removal of the deposits giving inEie views 81 Doe
was in favor compromise the Tariff question Dut these
differences Of opinion produced the slightest Deasb IN
the friendship between him and President jackson wch cen
tinued until the OF the laters life. lie has since hNeu
much retirement and not unlike many other prominent
men Of that day. forgotten BY the present ano oo
getheT unknown to the rising generation