The New York herald., 1870-03-15
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Ensign Charles A. Copp.

Ensign Charles A. Copp, who was lost on the
Oneida, was born In Troy, N. u, July 20, ls47, ana
came from al old and respected New Hampshire
family. A stubborn win ana great paysicai force,
well tempered by kindly disposition. made him
leader among his companions nom boshood.
During his early school days ne deposited In the
savings bank a good sum OF money obtained by
selling newspapers. Though constantly with the
rop.hest newsboys he retained remarkable purity
OF character and never his life reserVcd to aco-
hoic stimuants even used tobacco Ia any form.
AT fourteen ne was admitted 10 the Troy High
School from the grammar department OF Professor
John w. Cole, superior teacher: but preierring an
acive lire, he gladly accepted In the following year
a clelksnip IN New York. Here lie made the ac-
quaintance Of a paymaster, who promised him the
place OF purseI's steward; and believing he could
ana ms country as welt IN That postion as in any
other ne entered tue United States Navy IN SepSem-
per i, lScS as an enlisted boy Through some mis- ms
taAe ne was transferred TO the wrong vessel; but,
making the best Of u, he passed year on the
blockade, participating In the siege Of Charleston
naval warfare. An APPOINTMENT to the academy
was offered him while on the Monadnock which ne
was inclined 10 refuse, fearing ne was TOO rusty III
fis studies 10 pass the required examination. HIS
officers VINO admired his manly ways ana seaman
Lientenan. M es' commanaer joseph \. Miller, whom he
olen mentioned gratefully, even fhreatened u nc
refused 10 reduce HIM from petty oiice 70 whica
he mad been promoted. lie Was cOmpllmented
at Newport on his examination IN mathematics
and Immediately rc-entering the school become
champion for his younger and weaker fellow
"plebes' IN their usual encounters win upper class
men. He was one OF the movers III an organized de-
fence ana Tor some time president Of his class.
Durng his studied Just enough to pass tina
several examinations, giving his attention TO the
practical branches and ca xceng IN al manly sports.
lie was a leading member OF the ball ana boat CLUBS,
was spiendd swordsman and the best boxer ~ the
Academy. He graduated with his class ia June,
1855, and IN October iOlOWng was ordered 70 re-
port to Admiral Rowan, OF the Aslat.c squadron lie
served on the flagship Delaware until October 1863,
frn I1uh and nnnNn
near death when that vessel WAS caught by
typhoon and broken almost in two. lie was ON his
way home Tor examination Tor promotion when Cap
tain Arthur W. Eyre OF The Bombay, so cruelty put
an end TO hls brief career.
Report speaks well OF young Copp as an officer.
His magnificent physique gave him a commanding
presence and his noble bearing won the respect or
all with whom he came Ia contact He had rare eX-
ecutlve ability and tone OF command tnat caused
ms every order 10 be instantly obeyed he was
devoted son and brother or his heroic death the
reader has been made acquainted.
Samuel Bryeriey.
The Register, of South Bend, Ind, reports the
death OF Samuel Bryerley. OF that place. in the
seventy-fourth year Of his age. He was native OF
Staforlshre, England, his father being partner
and relative Of Josiah Wedgewood, the inventor Of
what is known as "queenware." The death OF the
Old gentleman before tue nrm had gained wealth
and reputation left his family in INDECENT crcum-
stances, winch prevented the subJect or this sketch
receiving Otner than Huiibed educaLiOu He, now
ever, py commendaole diligence ana close study
made up for all deficiencies, and at the time or has
removal TO the United States could speak not
less than seven different languages, in addition
To his Own, BESIDES possessing vast amount
OF general information. During the wars
with Napo.eon Mr.. Bryerley was employed by
the British government rs despatch bearer u Rus
sia the duties OF which he performed successfully In
the face of many dangers and dincuities. On the
return Of peace. beng then young man in good
pecunlary circumstances, he travelled extensively
in Europe ana Asia ana finally made his home at
haa lltn n shn
Here he met and married Tyroiese lady-a niece OF
Andrew Hofer who headed the insurrecsion OF the
Tyrolese In 1909 and after gallant struggle was be.
trayed TO the Austrans and shot. In 1882 Mr. Bry
erey lett Trieste and came to the United States en-
terng the shipping firm OF HOwiand d Aspinwali OF
Tins city. Eleven years later he retired from Dusi.
ness ana moved TO the Wesr settling at south Bend,
where ne built HIM country house. Here he ever
after resided engaged horticultural pursuits and
devotlng his leisure hours to his BOOKS. In the
society OF his wife. who survives him. apd OF puner
Gus friends. the old gentleman passed Tie remainder
OF his days TRANQUILITY and happily