New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-25

suited The General returned to this city knowing
that his death warrant had practically been signed.
but he met the issue with such courage that even
his friends were unable from his bearing to learn
that the General had been obliged to give up hope.
few days later grip, which developed into
pleurisy attacked the distinguished patient and as
sisted the cancer In causing death For two weeks
General Carr lay at the point or death, put MS
strong constitution fought away the ravages or
disease until this morning Death came peacefully
and the end quiet. Although his death was
generally expected. the news was In the nature or
a shock for General Carr was one OF Troys best
known citizens and commanded the respect OF
every He was prominent not only In the city
business and social life but had attained State ana
National recognition In military and political mat
ters He had held many positions OF responsibility
and trust and in none had he ever been found want
ing His sturdy. upright character and manlness
were everywhere recognized and the city has al
ways beer proud that he was one of her citizens.
Major General Joseph B. Carr was born In Albany
IA 1928 but passed almost his entire life In Troy after
attaining manhood He early took an interest In
military affairs in which he subsequently won dis
tincton. In July. 1859 ne became commanding OFF,
Ger of the oath Regiment. New-York State Militia,
and held this position until the breaking out Of tn
Rebellion. when he took active part in organiz-
ing the % Regiment New-York State Volunteers.
on May TO- 1861. he was elected the regiments COM
mander and left Troy for the front General Carr 8
regiment was the first 10 encamp on Virginia soil.
He early took part in General McClelan's Peninsu-
lar campaign He participated in the battles Of
Bristow Station. the second battle of Bull Run
Chantilly. Fredericksburg and Gettysburg. In the
last-named battle he in the thickest OF the
fight. and had his horse shot from under him.
Nearly twO-thirds of the force under General Carr
in this conflict was destroyed. the troops being
under fire for many hours His GOODNESS and cour-
age in handling The troops were afterward COM
mended In a special report by Major-General A. A.
Humphreys. General carr continued In the service
until the close OF the on June l. 1868. he was
notified Of his appointment brevet majo general
for mer,orious services. In January. 1867. he be-
came Major General Of the Third DIVISION National
Guard OF the State OF New-York
During the railroad riots OF 1877 General Carr
rendered efficient aid 10 the State and was warmly
commended by Governor Robinson He was at the
time OF his death a member OF the Gettysburg Bat
General Carr figured largely in Republican State
politics for many years Three times ne. was was
the party's choice for l.eutenant-Gov-
for Governor. his name being formally pre-,
scented 10 the State Convention which nominated
state in 1879. 1881 and lS3 In the latter year Cen
eral Carr was the only Republican on the state
ticket elected In his public life the deceased man
teristcs that retained for him general respect and
General carr was prominent in business llfe hav
ing many years been vice-president OF the Troy
and Linsngburg ana Troy CITY Railroad companies
and being the head OF the chain works firm OF j.
r. Carr & co. He also intimately connected
with other leading business enterprises where his
counsel was valued He also held local office.
and was a director in several banks .
The maady which caused death was very similar
10 that which carried of General Grant.
General Cars widow. one son and daughter
survive him.
There will be military funeral "wednesday after
noon under the direction of the Third Brigade Staff
William Kemp Francis y. Mann and John Dorr. OF
this city compose the committee In charge II Is
expected that the surviving members OF the "a reg
iment Will be present.