DEATH OF CAPTAIN MAXWELL O'SULLIVAN. -------------- THE New York papers contain the following:-- "Captain MAXWELL O'SULLIVAN, of the 88th Regiment, New York Volunteers, under Colonel BAKER'S command, died on Sunday in the Seminary Hospital, at Fairfax, Va., from the result of wounds received by the accidental burning of his tent at Camp California several days ago." The deceased gentleman was the son of Captain JOHN O'SULLIVAN, a native of this city, and long a well-known resident. Captain MAXWELL O'SULLIVAN was possessed of remarkable and versatile talents, and his untimely death will be regretted by many friends in Cork. --The Cork Examiner, 28 April 1862 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dennis Ahern | Ireland Newspaper Abstracts Acton, Massachusetts | http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/Ireland - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DEATH OF CAPTAIN O'SULLIVAN. -------------- With the deepest and most sincere regret we learned by telegraph from Alexandria that, on Sunday last, Captain Maxwell O'Sullivan, of the 18th New York Volunteers ("Irish Brigade,") died in the Division Hospital, at Alexandria Seminary, from the results of the injuries he received in the burning of his tent at Camp California, on the night of the 3rd inst. Although very seriously burned hopes had been entertained of saving his life up to the 12th instant, when unfavourable symptoms manifested themselves, and he sunk rapidly under the effects of his wounds. The deceased officer was son of Captain O'Sullivan, of Cork, a gentleman well known and esteemed in the South of Ireland, where, in fact, his name has ever been synonymous with all that is upright, virtuous, and patriotic. The members of his family have long been remarkable for talent and varied ability, and the lamented subject of this sketch possessed in a marked degree this distinguishing characteristic. Educated for the legal profession, he was admitted to the bar, and practiced law in his native country for several years. Having a fine voice and a most correct musical taste, he became a member of the various Harmonic and Musical Societies in Cork and Dublin ; and few could equal the power and soul-stirring pathos with which he used to sing the grand old melodies of fatherland, or the briliant lyrical gems of the more modern Italian masters. About two years since Maxwell O'Sullivan emigrated to the New World, and from that time continued to reside permanently in this city [New York], where his society was much sought by those who knew and could appreciate his many excellent qualities of mind and heart. At the commencement of our present national difficulties he was connected with the choir of St. Bridget's Church, being leader and instructor of the Harmonic School attached thereto. Carried away by the warmth and enthusiasm of his thoroughly Irish heart, he entered as a volunteer in the ranks of the gallant 69th, when that regiment was ordered to the defence of the capital, and throughout the memorable three months' campaign he discharged faithfully the duties of a citizen soldier under Captain (now Major) Cavanagh. At the battle of Bull Run he was wounded in the head by a spent musket ball, but managed to reach Fort Corcoran in safety, and participated in the joyful reception accorded his regiment on its return by the citizens of New York. Many of our readers have heard his graphic narrative of the events of the campaign, in the delineation of which he manifested at once the keen perception of the educated observer and the power of the accomplished orator. When the "Irish Brigade" was projected by General Meagher, he tendered a captaincy therein to Mr. O'Sullivan, who at once proceeded to the organisation of Company I, of the 4th Regiment of the Brigade, in which he was so successful that, at the departure of his regiment, he was universally admitted to have paraded the best command in that splendid body of Irish-American soldiers. From that time until the date of the unfortunate accident that caused his death, Captain O'Sullivan was actively engaged in the discharge of his military duties, earning the respect and esteem of his brother officers by his kindness of disposition and invariably gentlemanly conduct. He was but thirty years of age when thus untimely cut off in the very opening of his career which promised so brilliant a future. His loss is deeply felt and sincerely regretted by his many attached friends in this city. May his soul rest in peace. Mr. John M'Auliffe, and old school-fellow and devoted friend of Captain O'Sullivan, left here on Monday last for Washington, to take charge of his remains.--Irish American. --The Cork Examiner, 1 May 1862 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dennis Ahern | Ireland Newspaper Abstracts Acton, Massachusetts | http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/Ireland - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

THE AMERICAN WAR. ------------ Captain MAXWELL O'SULLIVAN, attached to the 88th Regiment, and a native of your city, died at Fort California, in the neighbourhood of Washington, on Sunday last. It appears that his regiment was among those which penetrated as far as Manassas, during the month of March last, on which occasion men and horses suffered dreadfully owing to the miserable condition of the roads, and the inclemency of the weather. On the return of the 88th to Fort California, O'SULLIVAN, it is stated, entered one of the tents in a most complete state of exhaustion, flung himself on the ground and was soon fast asleep. He had not been there long, however, when a fire broke out in the tent, the flames of which reached him before he was aware of their breaking out, and melancholy to relate, he was most dreadfully burned. O'SULLIVAN was esteemed as a very efficient officer and was held in high regard by both officers and men. The 88th is one of the regiments composing the Irish Brigade, the members of which are at present with M'CLELLAN in front of Yorktown. --The Cork Examiner, 28 April 1862 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dennis Ahern | Ireland Newspaper Abstracts Acton, Massachusetts | http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/Ireland - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -