Posted to the Brooklyn List ] Brooklyn Daily Union 10th July, 1876 OBITUARY Ex-Deputy Steet Commissioner James McCAULEY died of softening of the brain at the house of his sister, No 31 Wyckoff st, yesterday at the age of 42 yrs. He was born in Scotland, but came to this country in early boyhood and subsequently learned the plasterer's trade. He was well known as an active worker in the ranks of local Democracy, and in 1858 he was employed in the Public Store in New York, where he continued during the administration of President Buchanan. he was also at one time a Hydrant Inspector under the old Nassau Water Department, and he was Deputy Street Commissioner for 6 years under administration of Commissioner Furey. He was a competitor for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff with the late John Cunningham in 1869, when the latter was defeated by Anthony Walter, the Republican nominee. The deceased was originally a man of very robust physique and very good natured. His illness was of about 2 years duration, and during the past year he was confined to the house. His funeral will take place from his sister's residence at 2Pm tomorrow.