New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-17
OBITUARY.
GEN. J. EGBERT FARNUM.


\ brave soldier of fortune and of the Re-
public Brevet BrigadierGen. j. Egbert Farnum Colonel
Of the 10Th NewYork Volunteers Sckes's Brgade) died
yesterday in this city. lie born in the State of New
Jersey, April 1, 1924 and reared and educated at
Pottsvie Pa where his relatives among the lead
ing citizens. He did not receive collegiate training
but was very welread man, and was occasional
contributor to the literature of the day. In 1876 he en-
listed sergeantmajor in the st Pennsylvania Regi
ment, under Col. Wynkoop, who his bosom friend
He served with distinction throughout the
Mexican War, from the landing at Vera
Cruz to the surrender of the City of Mexico.
In the succeeding years his restless love OF liberty and
Cuba from Newt Orleans in 1880 and made him active
Walker. Still later, he captain OF the famous slave
yacht Wanderer, and was indicted at savannah for
ALWAYS regretted and when the broke out in 1861,
instead OF siding with the Rebels, AS was expected, he
made amends by promptly enlisng major in the 10th
\. Y ", raised and commanded by Gen Sickles. He
took gallant part in all the engagements IN which the
to lie Colonel of the 10th. At the battle of Williams
bmgh, May 8, 1862, he was yery severely wounded,
shot through both thighs but after hs recovery he
Joined regiment again. and participated in the battles
Of Fredericksburg, Chancelorsvle, and gettysburg,
and breveted Brgader General for galantry; but
his wounds broke afresh, and he compelled,
much against his WILL TO abandon active service, and
veteran Reserve Corps which he held until the close Of
the war, when his regiment was disbanded He was
subsequently appointed Inspector OF Customs In this
city, position which he held at the time OF his death
He leaves a wife, but no children. His Tnaady was
Brghs disease of the Kidneys and he past help be-
fore ne was known TO be dangerously ILL., He died at
500 Yesterday morning, and his remains will he buried
from his late residence No. 80 Suy yesants on Thurs
day next at p 1t is expected that military band
probably some regiment OF
attend his funeral.
Gen Farnum was O brave, unselfsh generous man,
and his loss is much regret ed by his many friends
provide his burial Gen Charles X. Graham acted
as chairman, Gen john ID. McGregOr secretary, and
Major Willard Billiard treasurer. Gen. A. Farnes
WORTH Col ]. n COyne, Col. NJ. W. Burns, Major W. Bull
lard and DR.. j. W. Powell appointed Committee
10 make arrangements for the funeral Gen. Farncs
worth also presented the following complimentary
buttons, which were unanimously adopted, In memory
Of the deceased soldier:
Whereas with sincere heartfelt de-
late distinguished comraien Gen j. Egle Fsrnum
soma ss, qualities which endearei BIN to u.s. We IN amby Submitting
10 this decree Divine Providence otter tie following resolutions
Esoed That We have heard with unfgnd Of the death
Of one Companion and friend j. Eglert Fanum and, while
s,e vii be rrmrmlerei hy grateful country and his per-
ona qualities cherished by his friends and bcgneve
RACES. ID, -, 49,, -- ,---,,,
couade on THURSDAY 10th inst o'clock
Of respeet will the usual military badges Of mourning
resolutions engroSse and to the family OF the late Gen. Bge
Fanum ,,,.,c, 49,, ra
and members the Mexican and the Of the
cent Rebellion invited cooperate with u Ia the funeral ceremonies
Of deceased comfade'
Mr.. Enoch X. Borden, esq, editor OF 1he Daily
STATE gazette Of Trenton died at O'Clock last evening" In
the 7tb wear his age Mr. Borden was one OF the Tore
most and hest known editors Of NewJersey, and had
ed me Gazette with the exception OF few bref IN
torvas for twenty years He occupied position III the
lc Document Department, and aftcrward III tne rem
SION Agency at Washington under President Fillmore,
and was Private secretary ana huue o a,p 70 ,oc:
Newell and Secretary Of the NewJersey senate III 800
and "a