New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-21
GEN. G.. w. MINDIL DEAD.
GiieUed OUer Criticism of Custom
House Work. Noted Soldier.

Brevet Major General George w Mindf twice
medal of honor man. died yesterday at his home IN
Graham Court. at 116th street and Seventh avenue
Worry over the criticism of his work in the Gus
tom House in the valuation of gems is believed
TO have fastened his death.
Born in Frankfort, Germany I'm 1s4s of a family
of soldiers. and coming this country when six
years old, he entered the service at the age OF
eighteen years as a second lieutenant Thereafter
his record was long list of gallant acts under
fire. which twice earned him the recognition OF
Congress by the gift of the medal of honor BY the
time he had reached his majority he command
ing officer of the 9th and of the 3Sd New Jersey.
the youngest to receive CoOnelcy In this
country. Besides l. - service field officer he
also served on the staff OF General Mcclellan as
assistant adjutant general throughout the Denin-
sular campaign
While on the STAFF OF General Philip Kearny at
Williamsburg. May 8. 1862. he volunteered to lead
a battalion of the 10th New York in the final charge
of the day, which seemed TO be forlorn hope. but
which proved decisive of this conflict. He won
the applause OF his commander. was extolled in
the official report OF the battle and received gold
medal for his bravery. He remained with General
kearny. acting his chief of staff at the second
Bun Run tight and was the only stdn officer with
him when that gallant general was killed at Chan
lilly.
When only two months past nineteen years.
young Mindu was commissioned colonel Of the 9th
New Je5sey Resiment and he commanded 1, a
three months later Upon the expiration Of the
term of enlistment OF this regiment. Just prior TO
the Gettysburg campaign, in the darkest hour OF
MS regiment during the emergency in Pennsylva-
MIA Tor which he received the thanks OF the Presi-
dent and Of the War Department At the personal
request OF President Lincoln he recruited the 33d
Regiment of New Jersey Volunteers at Newark.
and in sixty days brought them to the front. This
was a fighting regiment and greatly distinguished
Itself in the West under General Sherman
Al Mill Greek Gap. near Dalton Ga. Mndil led
the stormiug column of three regiments and
ceiyed. at twentyOne years OF the brevet rank
of major general for gallant and mertOrious SER
vices" there and in the battles of Mission Ridge
and Chattanooga He participated in the cam
palsn to Atlanta his command being the first
brigade organization to enter that stronghold He
took part in Sherman's march to The sea and
IN the campaign through the Carolnas northward
70 Washington
He Of the best known jewel experts in
the country. ana was for fifteen years an examiner
Of precious stones in the New York Custom House.
He resigned. however toward the end OF last year.
While away on his vacation the summer before
Examiner TreadwelI. who was filing his place as
CHEF examiner raised the valuation On an i'm
portatiOn of gems consigned 70 Edward Van Dam,
Ton ana correspondence Mr. Van Dam paid the
extra duties and penalties, amounting 10 $1,000.
This case attracted the attention OF tie Treasury
Department. and an investigation OF the methods
OF the special agents charged with the investiga-
ton was unfavorable TO General Mfndn and his
resignation followed The report found fault. in
fact. with the whole management Of the gems
valuation division. although no charge of specific
wrongdoing was made against the chief examiner.
Ex-senator George W. Brush said yesterday re-
gardrns General Min ills case.
II took much interest IN this case and made ar
engagements recently to see Chief Deputy Collector
Stewart, with view to resembling the order Of
suspension In General MindIs case and giving him
an honorable discharge from the service. The gen
eral did not seek TO resume his position 81 OBJ
tanned my view Of the case. however from con-
versation with him and members of his family.
II necessary would have gone 10 Secretary Cor
teyOu.'
General NIindil was twice married. his first wife
being Miss Elizabeth l. IippincOtt. of Phadel-
phia. His second wife whom he married about
twelve years ago, was Miss Caroline B. Schaefer.
of Harrisburg Two children, both by his first
wife. survive him-Philip Kearny MindI and Mrs.
s Y. Paug.
He had been member Of the Union League
Club Of Philadelphia for many years. deacon
of Christ Reformed Church. Of Philadelphia a
member Of the Loya! Legion and a Mason The
funeral will take place at his home tomorrow
evening. The burial will he in Arlington Cemetery,
washington