The National tribune., 1891-12-03

He graduated from a collegiate course in 1859
with high honoTs standing at the head of his
class in bclle5-le;tres, history, natural phiosO-
ply, languages rhetoric and political economy.
Taking up the stady Of the law rs a profession
10 be followed, he remained a student until his
18th birthday in April, 1851.
At the outbreak Of the war he drilled the
first body Of volunteers enlisted in the Eastern
District Of Brooklyn. whore he then resided,
and afterward himself enlisted as private in
the l5Sth n. Y. Upon the arrival of his regi-
ment on the Virginia side Of tho Potomac. he
was warranted a Sergeant Of Co. G., aud APP
pointed Right General Guide.
Three months later he was promoted Ser
geant- Major, and thence rapidly to the grades
Of Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant. In
these no served i'm the several capacities of
Acting RegimeDtal Quartermaster, Acting Regi-
mental Adjutant Post Adjutant, Command
ant Of Co. G, Acting COmmissary of Subsisten CO.,
Provost Marshal, and as member OF exam
lining board for promotion of officers and en-
listed men. Upon the first vacancy he was
promoted Adiutant; for some time previous to
which, and continuously thereafter he rendered
excellent service as Abide Camp and Assistant
Adiutant- General upon brigade or division
staff
In the last-named capacity he was reputed TO
be one Of the ablest officers in the service. His
latest duty was upon the staff Of Maj Gen.
Robert s. Foster, commanding First Division,
Twenty fourth Corps. Twice promoted OH the
field aud twice bIcyetted for gallant and meri-
tOTiOus conduct in the Virginia campaigns, he
retired, after three years Of active field service,
in July 1865, with the rank Of Major Of u. S.
Volunteers.
At the close Of the war no turned his atten-
ton TO pursuits other than the law, and de-
veloped a remarkable versatility of talent.
Since that time he has successfully filed inn
pOrtant and responsible positions under the
National and Municipal Governments; prac-
ticed the arts Of painting and book illustra-
ton; filled an editorial chair upon several
metropolitan newspapers; acquired and fol-
lowed the "arts proscryatiye OF all arts"
For three years past he has been engaged in
local railroad business, where his rise has also
been rapid. lie is at present Secretary and
Treasurer Of the Fulton Elevated Railway
Company Of Brooklyn; Of the Brooklyn and
Rockaway Beach Railroad Company; aud pri-
dan, OF the Kings County Elevated Railway
Company, who was, in war times, his Colonel
and afterward brigade commander.
In person the new Commander is somewhat
above the medium hight. erect and soldierly in
bearing, and moves with quick, decided action.
In speech he is prompt and iOrcble cool aud in
cisiye, or graceful and WINNING. as occasion re-
quircs. Possessed of keen perceptions, logical
mind, and extremely fertile in expedients, he
will make most excellent executive in his new
field of usefulness The courageous franknes5
and evident high sense OF honor which charac-
terize the man are the potent spells that win for
him the friendships which have made possible
his advancement aud brilliant career. There is
no truer friend, gentlor heart, or moro helpful
hand than his to worthy boys who wore the
bluen