Nelson Shaurman

       GEN. NELSON SHAURMAN.
 Gen. Nelson Shaurman, a well-known and
widely respected citizen of Brooklyn, died on Sun-
day evening at his residence, No. 429 Henry-street, in
that city. Gen. Shaurman was born in this country,
and commenced life as a carpenter. In 1858 he became
a Police Captain, but resigned to enter the Army in
1861. He served all through the war, was wounded
twice, and was mustered out in 1866, with the brevet
rank of Brigadier-General. After leaving the Army
Gen. Shaurman took an active part in Brooklyn
politics, and was elected City Auditor. He was at
one time wealthy, but his affairs, from lack of busi-
ness tact, became disarranged and he lost all his
money. Desertion by his political friends followed
his loss of wealth, and in 1877 he was forced to ac-
cept a position as Excise Inspector at a small
salary. He performed his work faithfully, and was
in the Excise office on Saturday morning. The
heat affected him, and he complained of feeling
unwell during the day. On Sunday he took to his
bed, and in the evening died, apparently without
any pain. Gen. Shaurman was 60 years of age.
The funeral services will take place at his late resi-
dence at 4 o'clock this afternoon.