Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-12
t,tau,enont CoIoreI Bacon.

! Lieutenant Colonel Josiah N. Bacon died yesterday morning at about nine o'clock at ! the residence of his brother, Frank Bacon, l on George street. Deceased had been failing | for months past with consumption. For | some weeks past it has been apparent to his l medical attendants Dr. Francis Bacon and
 his successor in the case, Dr. L. J. Sanford, ! that deceased was gradually sinking under | that dread disease. Deceased was native of North Caanan, Litchfield county, born in 194O. He had the advantages of the district school, and spent his boyhood in that town, early manifesting those qualities of heart and ! mind which attached so many friends all along in his ife's journey. While still in his youth his parents removed to Huntington, in the locality which is now Shelton. Here was ' his home until after the breaking out of the war, engaged most of the time with his fath- CT, who was sturdy farmer and lime manu- facturer of excellent character, and member of the village church. They owned valua ble kiln two miles above Birmingham, not far from the Naugatuck river. In 1S64-5 the deceased came to New Haven and was engag- ed as an agent for Perkins & Gilbert, hoop skirt manufacturers, and afterwards as @ travelling salesman for the house of Dawson $ Douglass, the wholesale confectioners of State street His success as 8 salesman was largely due to his faithful adherence to the strictest principle of honor in all his transac- tions, and during his engagement with the firm mentioned he steadily enlarged and in- creased the feeling of esteem felt for him by all kinds of people. He worked hard and faithfully. sustained by an ambition to de- serve we'll of his fellow man. His natural and acquired talent as man of business be- came widely known and in 1869 Colonel Ba- con became general agent for the State of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company, which he held until prostrated by his last ill- ness, discharging the responsible duties of his responsible position with rare ability and success. About three years ago the New Ha- ven Felting company was formed, the de ceased becoming manager. The company have done good business in furnishing felt covering for steam pipes and boilers the deceased making numerous journeys while promoting the interests of the concern. He was interested in the company until prostrat- ed by illness. Colonel Bacon became a mer1-
 Der years ago of Hiram Lodge, F. A. M, of this city, taking an abiding interest in the principles and work and fellowship of the order. He passed through various degrees and became Knight Templar, New Haven Commandery. He was also member of the
 Masonic Mutual Benefit association, from
 which his wife receives $2' GOO benefit :; and
 was member of the Knights of Honor, which insures for $2,OOO. He was also for a period commander of Sassacus Encamp-
 ment PhaIanx. His military career began in 1871, when he became member of the Light Guard of this city He was rapidly promo ted, being elevated to the seco' q lieutenancy, and in 1874 hecame captain succeeding Cap tain Lewis Dinger, and Sept 3, 1875, was chosen Lieutenant Colonel of the Second regiment. His rapid promotion was due to military proficiency and personal popularity. On the 18th of July, 1878, Charles P. Graham of Middletown was chosen colonel. Col. Bacon a prominent candidate and came within vote two of success. In this struggle it was apparent that he was not to be promoted, but that one inferior in rank was to ascend to the place, which, by usage,
 was his own. This and other disappoint. ments and conflicts caused him great deal of anxiety and trouble, which no doubt as- sisted to undermine his health, which was precarious owing to tendency to consump- tion and hemorrhages. He also received some physical inj ,ries while travelling Tn the South by railroad accident in February,
 1881, near Mobile. It confined him for a number of weeks at New Orleans, and it was some months before he recovered his usual strength.
 In politics deceased was Republican. For the year preceding his last sickness he had attended divine services at the Church of the Redeemer. Deceased leaves wife and three sons, the eldest now 15 years old. De- ceased an open hearted liberal, whole souled man, of indomitable perseverance and courage, and the news of his death ceived with genuine sorrow by very large circle of friends. The funeral will be at tended by the city battalion of the Second regiment and the regimental officers.
 MEETING AT UNION ARMoRY.
 A large meeting of the officers of the reg iment was held at the Union Armory last evening at the rooms of the Light Guard, the Foot Guards also represented, Col Graham presiding, and Capt. Loomis secretary Col Graham made very feeling remarks, voicing the regret and sorrow felt at the loss of the deceased and speaking of the usefulness, faithfulness. zeal and efficiency of the de- ceased to the regiment. This the fourth time since taking the command that they had met on an occasion of this sad nature. Con- mittet s were appointed as follows
 On Floral Tributes es-Captains Loomis of the Light Guard, Keefe of the Sarshelds, and Arnold of the Ct ays
 On Conference-Capt. Tiesing of the City Guard, Thomas of the Blues, and Quartermaster Redheld
 The conference committee to act in conjunction with the Masonic end other bod ies as to the details of the general arrange ments.
 The funeral will take place on Friday at p. m. from the Church of the Redeemer, and will be attended by the New Haven battalion of the Second regiment, also by the Second Company Governors Foot Guards.
 It was also voted to obtain the Second Regiment band for the ceremonies.
 It was voted that resolutions be prepared to be suitably framed of condolence and sympathy, one to be presented to the family of the deceased, the other to hang upon the walls of the new armory of the Second regi- ment.