New-York tribune., 1868-03-02
OBITUARY..


LOUIS H., KING OF BAVARIA.
Louis H. King of Bavaria, died at Munich
on Saturday In the twenty third year Of his lie
born on August 25 sl5 and succeeded father Maxi
milan H. the 10th OF March sCi Like HE father and his
grandfather. King LOuis T. who Is s living, the late
King was great patron OF art and science His passion
for music fact great a. TO lead TO neglect Of
the most important anarsof Soon after his
SION 10 the throne the supposed influence upon the
young King Of Wagner, the celebrated composer
brought on minis,oria sflss, , the , hin',g MI, c
aud the King hesitatng for some tme TO comply
the King had suddenly. without the knowledge OF the
ministry or any one ess leii the capital ~ oIasr 70 % s
Wagner, and wholly Indulge bis passion Tor music The
King last year was DctrOthod 10 his cousin Sophia.
Duchess Of Bavaria but the engagement was soon bfosen
o according TO reports IN consequence Of dn,I
encc OF opinion Wagner according 10 others IN conse
quence OF different religious views King lou' lad ne
reputation Of being the handsomcs monarch of Europe
be personally I'm favor OF establishing most friendly
relations with the North German Confederation lic y
Prince Oho, born In 1915 who, as King bears the name
OF Ohio l.
CAPTAIN JAMES Il. KIRKER
A large number of citizens will be PANIED and
astonished to hear OF the demise OF Capt James Kker
who died. after brief Illness at his residence in this city
on the morning Of the 2sh OF February Mr. Kirker
the surviving partner Of the weknown publishing firm
of DUNCAN a Brother, the oldest Catholic publishing
house the United States For years the establishment
WAS I'm Futon-st when all the literary centers
down town. This house issued some OF luc
Dratcd theological works OF the American catholic
divnes and received q special Acknowledgement from
Pope Plus TX for the excellence and variety uf these pub
icatons Mr. Kirker a native OF New York, OF Irish
parentage and educated under the late rO Anthon
In Columbia College several gentlemen now distinguished
literary life being his classmates lie had great attach
ment military pursuits and was Captain of the En-
neer Corps the 6yt Regiment Tor some years before
the broke out When that event happened, ne made
many sacrifices IN his business, and accompanied bis
regiment under Corc0ran. 10 whom ne was deYOtedly
attached 70 the field, and was eInnenty distinguished
by his services looking after the interests and welfare
% Tho hen "a r ng
chief Intelligence which reached the public concerning
him was conveyed by letters through exchanged or
escaping prisoners TO Capt Krkcr and when the former
was released In 1862 and authorized 10 raise brig
with his characteristic ardor ana oeYo
ton, again attached himself TO his staff, and was
OF as much service 10, and as much beloved by,
tho "Irsh Legion" he was by the Ola 69th."
He was Quartermaster OF the Legion ana served alto
Government and the command. Not long since DO re-
ceyed breyet as Major for efficient services and mer
torOus conduct In private life Major kirker was highly
esteemed and beloved by his companions, ana by mum
ted by his assduy and influence
and bounty Liberal amable, and pubhespirlted he
was always prominent III every good WORK. When the
cause of his country OF religion friendship was con
oerued Major Kirker bachelor, and about II
wears OF age HIS GENIAL face will be missed and his loss
deeply lauIented His funeral Is 10 take place today
We publish the following request: ,.,.,, .o,ov
PrsHrr sEcoxDsr EEsH BKoADvAT, Fst. 20, lsCs.
GENERAL Lit with profound tist the Law
The Ih Legion the organization the death
, Reyet Major James and fayora
O. The Brigade As marx o. respect 70 tos memory
the usual badge OF onrning VIII ot worn m - o
Martet corner Grand and Bsses on Monday the "a prof.
ooeh for the purpose Of participating In The ''qas' oi The
deceased t sSd By Brig .oeu P. McI7oH late crnHi.ut
WH j. NEys, late A. A. o.