Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
DEATH OF GENERAL HovEY
Distinguished Vsternn Of the Late War suo-
cumbs to Brights Disease.
Was Twice Wounded I'm One Battle
ton The Funeral.

Gen. Charles E. HOvey, a well-known
lawyer OF the city, who has resided in
Washington since soon after the war, died
of Brights disease this morning at his
residence. All Sd street northwest. He was
seventy years of age. He had been in
iil-health for two years or more and con-
fined to his room for five or six months.
Mrs. Hovey and one son. Richard of New
YORK, were at the bedside when the end
came.
Gen. Hovey made fine record during the
war as volunteer officer, and was known
as being possessed of more than ordinary
courage, coupled with a kindly disposition
and genial nature. He was connected with
the public schools of Washington for many
years in the capacity of trustee, and al
ways took the greatest interest in educa-
uonal matters.
His Career.
Gen. Hovey was born in Thetford, VT,
April &c, 1927. He was a member of the
graduating class of 1852 OF Dartmouth Col
lege. Soon after graduation he moved to
Illinois and engaged in educational work.
He was the founder of the Illinois State
Normal University and was it's first prfn-
cipal, which position he retained until the
outbreak of the war. He was witness of
the first battle of Bull Run. He obtained a
commission from President Lincoln whom
a L.
This was done on his return to Illinois, the
members being principally the students of
the university of which he was principal.
1t was the 33d Illinois Volunteers, known
as the Brain Regiment.
Gen. Hovey gained distinction for his
bravery not long after the regiment was
mustered into service. This was at the
battle of Cache river, when he ranked as
colonel. He was in advance of the army,
with only 800 men, when they encountered
a body of 5000 confederates. The small
force was driven back at first, but Col.
Hovey formed an ambush, which attacked
the advancing confederates, repulsing and
routing them.
For this Col. Hovey was made brigalier
general and given a command under Gen.
Sherman. He was with the latter com
mander up to the siege of Vicksburg,' in
which he took part.
Receives Two Wounds.
At the battle of Arkansas Post Gen. Ho-
vey was wounded twice in the field, AMI
after the battle was brevetted major gem
eral for gallantry.
Owing to i'll health, resulting from expo
sure in the trenches before Vicksburg, Gen.
Hovey was forced to resign his commits
sion at the end of 1868. From then until
1869 he was engaged principally in an eff
fort to regain his health.
He began law practice here in 1860 with
the hrm of Black, Lamson & Co. He re-
ihdiHtu Win lNlS HTm a SilOFt Wnile, anu
then engaged in practice tor himself.
wife and two sons survive the de-
ceased Mrs. Hovey was Miss Harriet +.
Spoffnrd of Massachusetts. The sons are
Alfred. of Lewiston, North Dakota, and
Richard, of New York.
Funeral Arrangements.
All details for the funeral have not yet
been arranged, but it will most likely take
place Friday. Kit Carson Post, No. 2, of
which the deceased was a member, will
have charge of the exercises. Interment
will be in Arlington cemetery. Owing to
his being at such a distance from Wash
ington, Alfred Hovey will not be able to
attend, and Mrs. Richard Hoyey will not
be able to be present, on account of sick
ness.