New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-14
DEATH or GENERAL DAKIN.


MERCHANT, SOLDIER AND MARKSMAN.
DEATH AFTER FEW HOURS SUFFERING FROM
NEURALGIA-nIs CAREER IN BUSINESS, IN THE
ARMY IN THE MILITIA, AND WITH THE AMERi-
CAN TEAM.
Major General Thomas Spencer Dakin, COM
mander Second Division Of the National Guard OF
the State died very suddenly, yesterday morning NJ
his residence, No. $40 Pear-st Brooklyn. On Sunday
evening he walked to the 18th Regiment Armory, at
Flatbush ave- and Hauson-place and thence marched
with the members OF the regiment and the veteran corps
to Plymouth Church. to listen TO Chaplain Beechers first
sermon before his regiment. After leaving the church
he returned home, remalking TO friend who accom-
panied him that had headache for the first time in
his otherwise be seemed perfectly well At IL oclock
he complained of choking sensation in his throat Dr.
SWAIN the surgeon of the Second Division staff, who
was at once summoned. found that he was suffering
from neuralgia of the muscles of the throat The Gen
eral could only speak with difficulty ana at Intervals
| Dr. Swain remained with him until a. H. yesterday,
when he went for short time. During his absence
! n change was apparent in General DaRn's condition,
and at $40 his death occurred, the neuralgia having eH-
| tended to the heart
The news of General Dakns sudden death spread rap
idly throughout BROOKLYN in which he had resided Tor
twentyfour years. The flags upon the City Hall, NUM-
cipal Department Building, Court House. and the various
armorles placed at half mast in respect to- his
| memory.
Thomas g. Dakn was born in Orange County, in 1881,
and was the eldest Of four children When he was two
| years old his father removed 10 New-PaIZ, Ulster
Comfy The continued TO work on his fathers 1arm
until he was seventeen years Of when he walked
from NewPaltz TO this city TO make his fortune He oh
tanned position as ofice-bOy in downtown commits
sion store and was soon mnde clerk. His diligence
and devotion commended him TO his employers, ana IN
time he became partner in the firm. In 1858 he estab-
ljshed the firm of Thomas $. Dakin Co, commission
agents. and continued in this business until 1851 After
ward became interested in the oil business being the
head OF the firm of Dakin & Gulck In 1870 he retired
from business.
Mr. Dakin became connected with the militia in 1853
when he Joined Company c. 18th Regiment, as apryate
The organization was then known as the BroOk!n Cy
Guard In 1862 he organized Company II, OF the same
regiment and became its captain. Not long afcrward
Canain Dakin became member OF the stan OF General
Philip s. Crooke who then commanded the Fifth Brigade
After serving the he made major Of the 18TH
in 1866. In 1869 he became colonel OF the regiment
and few months he made brgadiergeneral Of
the Fifth Brigade. In 1875 he was appointed major
general OF the second DIVISION, Which comissIoh Lie
held at the time of his death
General DakIn was most widely known as member
of the American Rife Team lie first became interested
in rifle shooting III 1873 and was foremost In the efforts
OF remen to secure the range at Creedmoor In 1874
he began TO shoot at lOIgFange ana 9n Hep,e.n-
Der g. 1874, took part In the hrst inter
national contest CreedmOor when the American Team
defeated the Irish Team under Major Leech; General
Dakin accompanied the American Team 10 Europe III
! -,
mount Ireland. General Dakin then made the remark
able score of 16j In possible $50 In the International
from Ireland Scotland Australia and Canada their sue
cess was manly due 10 the instruction OF General Dakn
and Major Fulton In the first days shooting General
Dakn made the highest 2O3 In the irish mer
can Te@4 atf SR s @ Team Daka
| score the highest being POS. In the International
competition last year General Dakin at the bottom
| of the team both days but with BOB and l9S
points respectively He was the only rieman who had
shot i'll every international contest ana Ms shoot
! ing was considered remarkable lie expended
much time and money IN making eApelhenIs WIN am
| munitiOn and rifles. General Ddkn ana General Wyle
did more for the OF the foreign remen dur
! tive rihemen. Alter the match at Doilymount Gen
| eral Dakn was made MEMBER OF the legion
tbe National ana several other rife associations.
At the close OF international Match last year IN re-
moor remarked That it was the last time he should
| take part IN a rifle match. ,,,.-
until lS76 when at the urgent solicitation OF his friends
he accepted the Democratic nomination ior congress
being g. r. Chlttenden who was candidate Tor recec-
ton General Dakln became me candidate hardly more
popularity that Mr. Chtenden was successful by only
very small majority. His name has been mentioned re-
Gently in connection with the Democratic nomination for
The General was a remarkably handsome man, being
| tall. well built and having commanding presence. lie
was twice married. but had 10 children. HIS first wife
was Maria Sch0cs About twelve years ago lie married
Miss Carrie Robbins the daughter OF d. c. Robbins,
wellknown builder Of Brooklyn who survives nun. AZ
the meeting of the Brooklyn Aldermen yesterday after
resolutions were adopted, OF which the following is
| the most important:
Resoiged That General Thomas $. Dakn recognize
marked and shining example of the American citizen soldier
cOutTys pride and boast ready for the
OF peace the dcmaSs OF war; ana Wlth alliy ana SKIN
when rebellion thIt
enc the integrity the he bore himself throughout
like the bravo and fearless soldier he was retaining 10 cy
life his experience ami s were brought to oear III pro
noting growth and welfare OF our Citzes0Gcfg inc
National Guard Of which the time Ji his uutmcly taking
the Maor ieneIa OF our local division beloved
lng Citizen-sOdCr should bear his arms Tor use ana
h H The praSiisG nc ssao6s OF rcaeh
winning Of the trophies OF victory 10y the
America Team under his chettamshp the be, marks
i'm civil life among his fellow citizens O Brooklyn, he was
frequent object OF their preference for positions OF hGh"I
sOcate gathered about hin In public and private lie
host of admiTlng loving friends, comprising Oh who
knew the man either personally or oy reInIa3A; ~ mn u
may indeed be truly said Zone knew MN put 10 love MN
! none named hm but ~ praise
The Aldermen also resolved that General Dakin's body
should lie in the CITY Hail. Thursday morning
and subsequently out OF respect To MS nerOTy
The Board Of Directors of the National Rifle Associa
ton viii hold meeting to-day, at No 20 fafh-f"W
and will appoint IA committee TO draft resolutions IN re
spept O e of General DakD. The board WI
! attend his funeral In a body. 49,, -
J.. C. Bruce, secretary OF the American RING Team o.
1877, has called meeting OF the team To-Day AT h'
office Of The Ti and Farm, to take suitable actor
| in relation TO the death % General DakIu.
The commissioned officers OF the Second Division re
solved last evening attend the funeral which VIII b
held at 3 %. at the Church OF the Rcueeucf, Il
Fourth-ayp and Pachc-st. Tho 18Th Regiment, Sepa
rate Troops OF Cavalry and 6, and Battery VIII ac
as an escort Addresses were made and appropriate
resolutions were passed Resolutions were adopted als'
by the veterans OF the 18Th Regiment and the ocers
the 18th Battalion
| DEATH OF EDIEGTON FULTON.