National Republican., 1883-03-22
CAPT. DANIEL II. HUGHES.
A sketch Of His Evcntfu and Varied
Career.


Career.
There are some facts in the life Of Capt,
Daniel II. Hughes, who was silently con-
signed to his grave in the Congressional ceme-
terry upon the fifth instant, that are worth re-
membering. His funeral was attended by
his lonely widow (for they had no children)
and n few devoted friends His life had been
an eventful one. His youthful years had
been given to the service of his country in the
days of her danger but surviving the
dangers of the field, disease Mt length over
| took him and hastened him to an early grave.
Many senators and visitors to tho senate
chamber during the sessions of 1858, 1859,
and 1860 will remember fine, sprightly boy,
well formed, with black hair, and dark blue
| eyes, who was one of the pages there.
His quick movements, pleasant and intelli-
gent countenance were the subject Of general
admiration, and it was plainly to be seen he
was an undoubted favorite with the senators.
That page was Daniel II. Hughes. A poor
boy from Philadelphia, where ho had beon
educated in the public schools, he was ap-
pointed TO his position by the generous and
| open hearted Hon, Simon Cameron. When
the rebellion broke out in 1861 he in April of
| that year enlisted as private in the Frontier
guards, commanded by Jas. ii. Lane. Shortly
afterwards his friend and patron, Mr.. Cam
eron then secretary of war;, appointed him
to the regular army with the rank of first
| lieutenant, and in 1862 he was appointed an
aide.de.camp with the rank of captain. In
this latter capacity he served with Maj Gems.
Mcdowell, Dix and Sickles, and with Brig.
| Gems. King, Hunt, Hatch, and Devens lato
attorney general). Serving faithfully through
out the whole war, he received many encomi-
ums for his marked ability and bravery as an
officer.
In May, 1865, he was directed by the War
1nt. 90 nf
troops patients in the different hospitals.
This duty he performed in manner satisiac-
tory to the department and creditable to him
self. The war being ended he resigned from
the army and entered civil life and became
the managing man for Howe's circus and
theatrical combination. Could he have re-
mained in this position he would have OBJ
tanned a competence; but his health failed
him, consumption overlook him, and he
sought employment from the government
He was appointed to q clerkship in the War
department, and here remained until his
death on Mar. 8, at the Providence hospital
Had he remained in the regular service he
would undoubtedly have been advanced to u
higher rank, but it was otherwise ordered.
He had quite taste for writing for the news
papers, which he acquired when a boy from
being employed in several newspaper offices
| in Philadelphia.
Generous to fault, he was beloved by all
who knew him. His loss will be most deeply
felt by them, for they had full knowledge of his
real worth as man and member of society.
A soldier, q good citizen gone. He now
sleeps his last sleep. He has Joined the great
army Of those who have gone before " and
entered into eternity. To his lonely widow
we would say:
And thou, who, DER thy friends low bier,
Sheddest the bitter drops like rain,
Hope that brighter, happier sphere
VIII give him to thy arms again.
For God hath marked each sorrowing day,
And numbered every secret tear,
And heavens long age of bliss shall pay
for all his children suffer here.