New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-13
OBITUARY..
ge1- York. Oct. 6, 1873.
THE HON. ALFRED COhMfSG.

THE HON. ALFRED CUNNING.
The Hon. Alfred Cumming of Georgia died
on Thursday, at his late residence near Augusta Mr.
Cumming was Superintendent Of Indian Affairs on the
upper Missouri when in 1857 he appointed Governor
of Utah by President Buchanan. Ho entered on that
Office at critical time in the affairs OF the Territory
Since their settlement the Great Salt Lake in l3s the
Mormons had been bad terms with the Federal au-
thOrities Col SIeDtoe who, in 1854. succeeded Brig
ham Young Governor deferred from entering gu
the duties his Office by the turbulent conduct OF the
Mormons, who continued their hostile acts until. IN 1885,
every United States officer with the exception OF An
Indian superintendent forced TO fee from the Ter
rtOry. 1t during this condition OF affairs that Mr.
Cumming was appointed Governor and Judge Eokes Of
Indiana ChiefJustice Of Utah. fope OF $500 men,
under experienced officers, sent TO protect them
in the discharge OF their proper functions.
The Mormons greatly excited at the approach VI
these troops Young in his capacity OF Governor issued
proclamation denOuncng the army IS mob. and for
bidding enter the Territory, aud calling the people
OF Utah to repel its advance. The army. how
ever entered Utah, and after being harassed by tho
Mormons, went into Winter quarters near Fort Brdger
On Nov. a, 1851 Gov Cumming issued proclamation
declaring the Territory to be in state OF rebellion
In the Spring OF however by the Intervention OF Mr.
Thomas L. Kane OF Pennsylvania, who bad gone 70
Utah by way OF California, bearing letters nom Pres-
dent Buchanan a good understanding was brought
about between Gov. Cumming and tine Mormon leaders;
and toward the end OF May amnesty was offered TO
and accepted by the insurgents The troops AFTER
entered Salt Lake valley, aud remained till May, ises.
when they we're withdrawn from the Territory Gov.
Cumming remained in office during President Bucanans
administration. and not afterward prominent In
political affairs.
COUNT De FIAvIGSY
Count Maurice AdOlphe Charles de Flavigny
died. October 10, in Paris. He born December 9.
1920. aud when young man took an active part in
French politics. He was a warm adherent OF Louis
Philippe aud was created by HIM. in 1884, peer OF
France He retired to private life at the downfall Of
that mouarch in 1si but elected the year follow
ing IN the Department Of Indirect Loire member OF
the legislative Assembly. He represented the Same
Department the Corps Legisatt after the deaf
of December 1851, and became supporter OF the En-
pre- He was up 1868, Government candidate. but
the aid Of the Administration having been withdrawn.
he that time defeated In 1877 he was promoted
to the rank OF officer OF the Legion of Honor aud during
the took active part in procuring
aid the wounded, and assisted in sysemazing tho
distribution Of supplies sent from this and other
countries for the relief OF the distressed In the Invaded
districts
James Boyle, n. A. the well-known painter,
died at his residence in Brooklyn, Saturday after
noon In the 67th year OF his He a native OF
South Carolina but to NewYork in his youth and
studied his in the studio OF the late Prof s. 4. Il.
Morse. He achieved distinction IN portraltpalnting.
and his works adorn public and private buildings
throughout country. Among his earliest stters
Calhoun Clay aud Webster and many OF the eminent
men OF the tme IN political life, literature, and tho
learned Professions have been painted by him He
one OF the oldest members Of the National Academy.
having been elected Associate 1880 and an Acde-
mican 1861 Daring the later years OF his life his
health forced him to pass much OF his time In the SOUTH
aud his works. therefore, seldom appeared in the exit
billions.
OBITUARY NOTE.
William w. Marryatt, assistant astronomer
OF Lieut. wheelers Exploring Expedition died on tho
9th inst Bozeman, Montana, OF mountain fever Ne
buried Prof. Clark, chief astronomer, WI
conclude his work.