Tombstone weekly epitaph., 1882-07-15
SUDDEN DEATH.
Manuel M. COrella. the Mexican Con sul. Dies ssuddeaiS.-kketch of His Career.

T fever of excitement last Saturday night in consequence of report around town that Manuel NJ. Corella had dropped dead | At first the report was not credited, but upon
 investigation i; was found to be only too true. He had been ailing slightly from dysentery all day, but not enough to pre-
 vent him from transactlng his usual busi-
 ness. He was several times on the streets and spent the remainder of the day at his
 office in the Gird building. About five o'clock he passed the EPITAPH office On his way hGme, and as usual saluted the 0c- | cupants pleasantly. He did not seem to be suffering at that time, nor in fact at any time until his death. He occupied rooms
 on Bruce street, near the corner of Second,
 and when he went home he remarked to bis two frlends, Ignacio Bornillas and Senor Paredas, who were in the house. that he felt weak, as he had rather severe
 attack of dysentery during the day. He
 undressed and lay down on his bed and
 entered into pleasant conversation with his friends. Soon the conversation turned on
 Sonora politics, and Corela remarked that recent letter written by the Governor of Sonora was the ablest document he eyer read. Himself and Sonora's present gov- ernOr were political enemies, and the Col- lege at present in course of construction at
 Hermosillo, and it's management were be- ing discussed He was in favor of having practical knowledge, agriculture and rudi
 mentary learning taught while the Cover nor of Sonora has shut every branch out but the higher sciences. Senor Bornillos, who was lying by his side on the bed re- marked that It was one comfort, that it would do some good, even if it would not be as useful as it might be. As this sen tence was finished Corella threw up his hands, pressed his forehead, and said, It cannot be, it cannot be-" and almost i'm mediately expired. Senor Paredas summoned Dr. Selever as rapidly as pos. sible, and BOrnillas famed the face, and applied brandy to the nose, with the hope of resuscitating him, but all in vain. He expired almost exactly at S:30, and almost as suddenly as it was possible for the spirit to leave human frame.
 Mir. Corrella was native of Sonora, and nearly forty years of age. He graduated at the Berkeley University. Cal in 1874, and soon after went to the City of Mexico. He was appointed attache to the Mexican Legation at Washington and special commissioner to the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia. In 1877 he re- turned to Sonora, and was soon after elected member of the Legislature from the Magdalena district. He made a reputation in the" Legislature as a keen, fearless debater, and was the recognized leader of the progress sive party in the State. Carlos Ortiz, the present governor, was a member of the same legislature, and he and Corella were the opposing leaders. After the adjourn ment of the legislature he was elected member of the Constitutional Convention, and took an active part in framing the or. ganic law of the State.
 A couple of years ago he removed 10 this Territory and was active in en- couraging the investment of American capital to develop the resources of his na- tive State. About six weeks ago he re- ceived his commission from President Gonzales as Consul of the Mexican Re public at Tombstone, and received his ex- eQuater from President Arthur about a week ago
 He was married to daughter of Judge Lindsay, and was the father of three chil- dren His wife is at present at Battle Creek, Michigan, and only quite recently gave birth to q daughter. He was an affectionatc husband and father, true friend and genial companion. His love for his native country was strong and in tense. He never failed to point out to his countrymen their faults. He was progressive in his ideas, and hoped to see his native land take leading place among the na- tiOns of the earth, By his death Mexico has lost good, true and judicious friend, and the world an honest man.
 The jury impaneled by Coroner Mat thews in the case of the death of Manuel NJ. COrella returned the following verdict:
 TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF COCHIsE, Tombstone, July 10. 1
 We, the undersigned, jury impaneled and sworn by the coroner of said county to inquire whose the body is submitted to our inspection, when, where and under what circumstances he came to his death, after viewing the body and hearing such testimony as has been brought before us, find that the name of the person was Senor M. M. COrella, native of Sonora, Mexico, aged 33 years, and that he came to his death in the town of Tombstone, A. T., on the Sth day of July, 1882, from natural causes, said causes being, in the opinion of the jury, induced by over exertion and con- sequent exhaustion, and that it did not re. suit from the criminal act of any person or persons whomsoever.
 Signed: Benjamin Titus, Andrew Ames, Geo. w. Walker, Geo. A. B. Berry, c. N. Firing, T. W. Moore, Frank c. Earle, T. H. Empey.
 The brothers, and some friends of the late Mir. Corella arrived in town on Tues day night. The bereaved mother was so overwhelmed with the tidings of her sons death that she was unable to come, out sent along an ardent request that the re- mains should be taken home until she could get one more look at his face even in death. The wish of the mother was telegraphed to the widow to Battle Creek, Michigan, and an immediate answer was returned that the mothers wish should be respected. Arrangements were then made for the funeral, and it was decided that an escort of citizens should convey the re- mains to the city limits. Printed notices were circulated calling on the friends of the deceased to meet at the Court House at 5 o'clock to attend the funeral At that time quite large party had assembled. A band of music was also in attendance. A procession was formed, and the cortege marched to the undertaker's rooms on Allen street. Here the casket was hand- somely draped in the American flag and borne to the bier by J. D. Morarty, F. s. Earle, w. II. Howe, Thomas Hammel, Mir Bernillos and Thomas Moore, who were chosen pail bearers. The procession then started down Allen street in the following order; Band of music, delegations from Engine Company, No. 1, in uniform, depu. tation from the Hook and Ladder O., the hearse, bearing the body of the deceased, several carriages, and citizens on foot Reaching fifth street, the procession march