Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-15
Death of Admiral Franklin Buch-


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| Admiral Frank lin Buchanan, formerly oi
the confederate States navy. diad of puen-
monia, on Monday night, 1lth ihsi., Mt his
| poua. "rhe lsest.'' Miles River, Talbot
connly Md, aged ~ ,"'s. tie was n ma
| tive of Maryland, nhd was tha youngest
| son of Dr. Geo. Buchanan, q prominent
physician of baltimore OF the last century, I,
one of the ionnders of the medical dspalt.
lne0t OF the University OF Maryland. HIS
mother WAS n daughter of Hon. Thomas
Mexican, of P"nnsy lvania, signsr of the
declaration OF Independence, aIao Judge
and Govarnor of the State. lilo entered the
United States navy AT an early age and rose
t. tn. rank of captain. lie WAS At ono Time
AL officer IN the United States naval explor-
ing expedition IN tb,is 81 wStors. anu
subsequently. during the Mexican war,
commanded tho United States sioop of war,
,!ermantnwn,whichy vessel co operated with
the land forces IN the capture OF Vera Cruz
Al the breaking out OF tho late war of the
States Admiral Buchanan WAS IN command
OF the navy yard M Washington, which
position with his commission III the United
STATES nav y, ne resigned IN April, 1861. For
several months he took NO active part In
the troubles, but finally determined To cast
his lot with the South; " ont to Virginia, ten
dersd his services TO the uoufederacy, was
commissioned an officer of the navy, and
placed in command at Norfolk, Va. AT this
point he super rintended the construction
of the iron-ciad vessel, tho Virginia (Mer-
riinac) and when II was completed hu was
assigned to its command. He commanded
the Confederate fleet et-NIrginla, Jamestown,
and Roanok6-which made tho Successful
attack on tho United States ileot in liauip
ton Roads. near Newport News, March s.
lS62, III which tho Virginia (tlaR ship) sunk
the United States soop oi-war cum mherlan,i,
uwenty. iont guns, )and captured the frigaio
Congress, 600 guns Daring tho engage
uIent Admiral buchanan waa severely
wounded IN ono his legs, but retained
com thand of his Voasel until his victory was
amt the Nessel safely anchored at
Norfolk. The excitement growing out OF
this achieS enIeiit WAS Wide spread. In The
y orth 1t created great despnn,lenry, while |
NJ The south II WAS tn" cauSe ot general re- |
jOicing, and was "a sourco ot inspiration TO |
the Cpnfederacy.
In August, 1864 Admiral Bnchann Command |
pd the Confederate fleet in the attack made by |
the United States fleet under Admiral Farragut |
Il was here that Admiral Buchanens great quail
lies catne out in bold relief He lead his fleet
N the iron-clad Tennessee, and during the fight
lis vessel went IRON ltint TO point where the
Istlle ragged fercest. lie WIS finally obliged to
uccumb, haying been dangerously wounded
md bis vessel Disabled. Adniral Buchanan was
brave, accomplished and popular officer, and
trict d'sclplinarian. As a comma nder he had
'ecnipr faculty some would call it magnetism
# winning the esteem of officers aud men. In
he engagements alluded TO he inspired his men
o display uncommon courage, 9TH by his per-
onal exsmplea and words of cheer He married
daughter of Governor Lloyd He leaves one
on Frank A. Buchanan, d merchant in Savan-
lah, Ga, and four daughteIs- the wife of
-elx sullivan, OF his city, another The wife Of
Dr.. Mcsres, of Washington, u. c.. and two 10
members OF the Sereven family, of Savannah,
Ia He wts the uncle of Geo, L. CoaIe and DR..
Chp1les Low ades, Of Bali more
Since the late war Admiral Buchanan was ap-
pointed president Of The Maryland Agricultural
College, but resigned after holding the position
lutte oven yesr. lie sub: equently -cepted
he position OF agent iIr st. louis life insur.
nee company at Mobile, AlabaGa, which he
Ied ios some time. until about two years ago,
when he teilrtd TO hsfarm on the Eastern Shore
where he died The funeral services will take
'lace to-day a the late residence o the deceased.
= Bat. Sun.