Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-15

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BREEsE. E.-The sad intelligence of the death
of the subject of this article, was received
here on Tuesday forenoon. That he was
lying dangerously i'll at Newport, X. L.,
was generally known, Gov. Curtin and his
family having been hastily summoned TO
his bed side. His death will be universally
regretted by all In this community who
were so fortunate rs TO form his acquaint-
ancc. His brief residence In Bellefonte
was very pleasant to his large circle Of
friends. He was Il most polished, elegant
and accomplished gentleman. lie had rare
conversational powers and his mind was a
perfect store house of interesting knowl-
edge which he had gathered In every quar-
ter Of the globe. He was as gallant sea-
man rs ever trod the deck of ship, and
like all brave men he was kind, gentle and
modest in his manners. He was married
10 Marcy S. Curtin, second daughter Of
Governor Curtin, on the 23d Of July, 1873.
The fruits OF this marriage have been four
children. One OF the beautiful traits of
Captain Brecse's character was intense de-
votion to his family. His wife and
children were TO him the whole world
and to be with them the greatest en-.
joyment he knew. This will make the
blow 10 them all the harder to bear
(fantafN nranaa -, Al.
duty and his visits TO Bellefonte have been
unfrequent. But for tho last year III health
compelled him TO relnquish the active
duties Of his profession and great portion
of that period he spent in Bellefontc. He
was born In Pennsylvania, but was as
signed his position in the Navy from
Rhode Island in 1916, and Immediately
found active service during the entire pc
riod of the Mexican war. lie served In
the gulf squadron and was present at the
seige Of Vera Cruz. After this he WAS
stationed in many parts Of the world, win
ming promotion at different periods until
the commencement Of the wsE Of the Re.
bellion. He was then a lieutenant on the
Portsmouth and commanded the third
division Of the mortar notilla at the BON.
bardment OF Forts jackson and ST. Philip.
Thence, through all the operations abou,
Nicksburg and In the dangerous service
which eliminated In the attack on Fort
Fisher and the subsequent operations on
Cape Fear river, Capt. Brecso bore gall
liant part. On more than one occasion he
distinguished himself and the record that
will follow him to bis last resting place Is
as proud and pure a one as any man can
hope to win. lie vas associated with Ad-
initial Porter during the entire war and
repeatedly received the thanks Of his com.
msnding officer for efficiency and zeal In
tho discharge OF his important aud rcspon.
sible duiics. Upon one occasion General
sherman, in an official report, warmly
commended Lieutenant Commander Brecse
for his hearty and effective cooperation in
the combined attack upon Haines' Bluff.
His record as a brave aad gallant defend.
or of the flag is written over the pages Of
the history OF two wars. Had II not been
FOR the spirit Of favoriiism that ruled the
administration Of Hayes, Captain Brecse
would have been made Commodore.
His distinguished services and his rank In
the navy entitled him 70 this distinction.
But n number of names were unfairly
placed on the rolls Of the navy and Capt.
Breese, with many oihers, was denied a
just recognition. However, earthly honors
would no, have preserved bis life TO his
sorrowing family and friends. He has
gone where the king and the peasant are
equal. We tender to his stricken wife and
his family our sincere and heartfelt, sym.
pa;hy. Capt. Breese had just passed his
5Olh year, and the cause Of his death was
heart disease
Y. NJ. &. A. CENTRAL PExxsYLvAxiA
CoSvEsTIoS.--This body, composed Of
delegates from all the Young Mems Chris