studied law, and in 1847 removed to Chicago, and entered upon the practice of his profession. In 1848 he became connected with the press of that city, and was one of the founders of the "Chicago Tribune." About a year since his failing health compelled him to retire from his editorial labors, and he had sojourned but a few months in Minnesota at the time of his death.

Sept. 21.-WILDER, DAVID, M. D., a prominent citizen and statesman of Massachusetts, died in North Leominster, aged 88 years. He was educated as a physician, but abandoned the practice on account of his health. His public life commenced as Representative from Leominster in 1809, and he was a member of both Houses of the Legislature at different times. In 1837 he was chosen treasurer of the Commonwealth, and served the constitutional term. His last act, as State official, was to sign the sterling bonds issued to the Western Railroad, which had thirty years to run.

Sept. 22.-DIMSDALE, Prof. THOMAS J., superintendent of public instruction in Montana, died in Virginia City, Montana Ter. He was an Englishman by birth, and became a resident of Montana in 1864, where he engaged in the work of educating American youth. For some time he had editorial charge of the "Post" of Virginia City.

Sept. 23.-MOORE, Hon. JOHN, a prominent citizen of Illinois, died in Boston, aged 72 years. He was a native of Great Britain, but removed to this country and settled in Illinois soon after it became a State. His first appearance in public life was as a member of the first Legislature at Vandalia, in 1836, and from that period he has been a prominent actor in the political history of the State. In 1842 he was elected Lieutenant-Governor, and was for several years State Treasurer, for his faithful management of which he received the sobriquet of "Honest John Moore." During the Mexican War he served as lieutenant-colonel, and participated in a number of severe engagements.

Sept. 24.-STEELE, Hon. JOHN B., member of Congress from New York, was killed by being thrown from his carriage at Rondout, N. Y., aged 52 years. He was a native of Delhi, Delaware County, N. Y., was educated at Delaware Academy, and at Williams College, Mass.; studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1839. In 1841 he was appointed district attorney for Otsego County, and in 1847 removed to Kingston, Ulster County, and thence pursued his profession. In 1850 he was elected special judge of the county, and in 1860 was elected a Representative from New York to the Thirtyseventh Congress, serving on the Committees on the District of Columbia, and on Revolutionary Pensions; was reelected to the Thirty-eighth Congress, again serving on the Committees for the District of Columbia, and on Expenditures in the War Department.

Sept. 26.-JOSEPHS, SOLOMON, a distinguished stock and exchange broker of New York, died

VOL. VI.-37

in that city, aged 68 years. In company with his brothers, he removed from Richmond, Va., about the year 1825, and settled in New York, where they did a prosperous business until the crash of 1837, when, like many others, they were obliged to succumb to the financial pressure. He was well known for his liberal spirit and integrity of character.

Sept. 26.-SCHUYLER, Capt. THOMAS, a prominent citizen of Albany, died in that city, aged 55 years. He began life as a cabin-boy on his father's sloop, and passed through every grade of his profession. In 1842, under the firm of Schuyler and Brainard, he engaged in the towboat business on the Hudson River, and soon after organized the Schuyler line of tow-boats, which is still in successful operation. He was also the managing owner of the passenger-boats Belle and Rip Van Winkle for a number of years. He was one of the original founders of the Bank of the Capital, of which he was president until it closed business; also of the Commerce Insurance Company, of which he was vice-president, and of the First National Bank, of which he was president. Although he had uniformly refused to accept any political office, he consented, a few years since, to take the office of alderman, which he held through one term. He was a sincere philanthropist, and gave liberally to missions, schools, and churches.

was

Sept. 27.-SNOW, GEORGE M., former commercial editor of the New York "Tribune," died in New York, aged 54 years. He was a native of Boston, but removed to New York soon after his education was completed, and was for some time engaged in mercantile pursuits, devoting his leisure hours to the lighter walks of literature. When the "Tribune started, he took charge of the commercial department, which he retained for over twentytwo years. In 1863, finding his health suffering from too close application to business, he departed with his family to Europe, where he spent a year in Rome and Paris, but without permanent benefit. Upon his return, he sold his interest in the "Tribune" and turned his attention to certain railroad enterprises.

Sept. 28.-GIBSON, Dr. LORENZO, former Surveyor-General of Arkansas, and a prominent politician of that State, died at Little Rock, Ark., aged 63 years. He was a native of Tennessee. He studied law at Clarksville, Tenn., and was admitted to the bar at an early age, but in consequence of a disease which embarrassed him in the practice of the legal profession, he abandoned it and entered upon the study of medicine, and soon rose to eminence in practice. In 1834 he removed to Arkansas, and established himself as a merchant at Little Rock. In the financial crisis of 1837, he, like most of the merchants of Arkansas, was compelled to succumb; and soon after resumed the practice of his profession, removing, in 1841, to Hot Springs County, where he combined farming with his practice. In 1849 he returned to Little Rock, where he resided till his death. Dr.

Gibson early became prominent in Arkansas politics. Between 1838 and 1856 he was four times a member of the Legislature; in 1840 he was the Whig candidate for Governor. In 1849 he was appointed by President Taylor SurveyorGeneral of Arkansas, and held the office for four years. In 1865 he was chosen Representative from the State in Congress, and at the time of his death was a prominent candidate for United States Senator.

Sept. 29.-ALEXANDER, CHARLES, one of the oldest journalists in the United States, died in Philadelphia, aged 70 years. He was a native of that city, and at the age of 16 years was apprenticed to a printer. Subsequently he purchased the old printing-office of Benjamin Franklin, with type and presses. He edited and published the "Daily Chronicle," and afterward the "Saturday Evening Post," and was publisher of "Graham's Magazine," Burton's "Gentleman's Magazine," and the "Lady's Book."

Sept. -.-SPAULDING, Miss ALMY, a noted teacher of Providence, R. I., died in that city, aged 70 years. Her early life was passed in Bristol, R. I., whence she removed to Providence about 1833, and opened a private school in the third ward. After teaching thus for two years, she was appointed principal of a primary school, a position which she retained until 1864, when she was transferred to another primary school, which she conducted for one or two years. Miss Spaulding was a veteran teacher, having served the city of Providence for nearly a generation. During that time, more than three thousand different pupils received more or less of her discipline and instruction, and she lived long enough to receive under her care the children and grandchildren of those who first learned their alphabet from her. She possessed a strong love for her work, especially that portion of it which partook of a benevolent character, and not only attended to the mental wants of her pupils, but was constantly using her own means, or procuring aid from others, to clothe and feed those who came to her school in destitute circumstances.

Oct. 1.-BURNETT, HENRY C., a lawyer of Kentucky, died in Louisville, of cholera, aged 41 years. He was a native of Essex County, Va., but removed early to Kentucky, where he entered upon the practice of law, and was for two years clerk of the Circuit Court of Trigg County. He was elected to Congress in 1855, and again two years afterward; also in 1859 and 1861, but was expelled for his open sympathy with the South. Serving in the Confederate Senate, he remained until the overthrow of the Confederacy, and since that time has exerted himself to restore the peace Democrats to the ascendency in his State.

Oct. 2.-HAPPERSETT, Rev. REESE, D. D., a Presbyterian clergyman, for many years Secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Domestic Missions, died in Stockton, California.

inent lawyer of New York, died on his plantation on the Wachita River, Louisiana, aged 50 years. He was a man of highly cultivated intellect and extensive influence.

Oct. 3.-KINGSBURY, Colonel CHARLES, Jr., U. S. Vols., died at Ironton, Ohio, aged 28 years. His first connection with the army was as major in an Ohio regiment; then he became assistant adjutant-general, served with General Rosecrans in West Virginia, and was appointed on the staff of General John F. Reynolds, where he won military honors. At the battle of Gaines's Mill he was taken prisoner, and after his release was appointed to the staff of General Sheridan, sharing in all the exploits of that renowned officer. At the termination of the war Colonel K. returned to the peaceful pursuits of business, where he was ever beloved and respected for his integrity and faithfulness to duty.

Oct. 4.-DICKENS, AUGUSTUS N., brother of Charles Dickens, the celebrated novelist, died at Chicago, Ill., aged 40 years. He was the original "Boz," this being the pet name given by his family, and was born at Landport, near Portsmouth, Eng.; emigrated to America, and purchasing land at Amboy, on the Illinois Central Railway, engaged in mercantile pursuits. Losing his money invested, he removed to Chicago with his family, and entered the landoffice of the Illinois Central Railway as corresponding clerk, which position he filled at the time of his death. Previous to his coming to this country he was a correspondent of the "London Daily News."

Oct. 4.-OSBAND, General D. E., a distinguished cavalry officer of U. S. Vols., died on his plantation in Mississippi. His death was caused by over-exertion in the care of the freedmen in his employ, during an epidemic of cholera.

Oct. 4.-RAREY, JOHN S., the celebrated horse-tamer, died at Cleveland, Ohio, aged 38 years. He was born in Franklin County, Ohio, and at an early age showed a knack in the management of horses, which induced the neighbors to submit their intractable beasts to his powers. His own system, by which he gained so much celebrity and profit, was worked out by degrees from his observations on equine peculiarities. In 1856 he went to Texas, and found plenty of material to experiment upon. When he returned to Ohio, he began to give public exhibitions, and from that time was almost continuously before the public. About five years ago he went to Europe, and surprised every one by his complete mastery of the most incorrigible horses. In England particularly, the most vicious beasts that could be found were brought to him, and in no instance did he fail to get at least temporary control over his subjects. One of the greatest triumphs of his skill was manifested in the taming of the racing-colt Cruiser, which was so vicious that he had killed one or two grooms, and was of necessity kept under control by a heavy iron muzzle. Under

Mr. Rarey's treatment he became perfectly gentle and submissive, and was brought by him to America. In 1863 Mr. R. was employed by the Government to inspect and report on the horses of the Potomac Army.

Oct. 9.-BALDWIN, Rev. SAMUEL DAVIES, D. D., a Southern Methodist clergyman, died at Nashville, Tenn., aged 48 years. He was the author of several volumes, among which was "Armageddon."

Oct. 10.-BRAINERD, Dr. DANIEL, a distinguished surgeon and medical professor in Rush Medical College, Chicago, died in that city of cholera. He had long occupied a prominent position in his profession, and was especially skilful as a surgeon. He had recently returned from a long absence in Europe.

Oct. 13.-IHRIE, Colonel C. J., formerly State Librarian of New Jersey, died at Trenton. He was at one time State Senator from Warren County.

Oct. 14.-CLARK, Captain JoпN, an editor and officer of volunteers, died at Chicago, aged 40 years. He commenced his career as an apprentice in a printing establishment, and soon mastering the art, became a reporter for the "Boston Courier," until 1856, when it was published under his supervision. Upon the outbreak of the war he resigned, and in September, 1861, was appointed commissary of subsistence in the U. S. Vols., with the rank of captain; served through the winter at Hatteras, and subsequently was attached to General Butler's staff. In New Orleans he published the "Delta," and at Norfolk the "New Régime" and "Post."

Oct. 16.-Cook, Hon. CHARLES, a prominent and philanthropic citizen of Havana, N. Y.; died at Auburn, aged 65 years. He served as Canal Commissioner from 1847 to 1851, and was State Senator from 1862 to 1864, in both of which offices he was eminently faithful and useful. He was an active and influential politician of the Whig and Republican school, and was ever true to the principles of freedom and justice. Besides superintending his extensive business, he edited a weekly journal.

Oct. 17.-FOWLER, -,ex-Mayor of Marysville, California, died in that city. He was a native of Windham County, Conn., and went to California in 1850. He served in the Assembly, and was elected mayor three times, and was also justice of the peace.

Oct. 19.-BARROW, Gen. WASHINGTON, former minister resident at Lisbon, died in St. Louis, aged 59 years. He was a native of Tennessee, was educated as a lawyer, and had filled many important positions. For some years he was editor of the Nashville "Republican Banner,' which he conducted in a vigorous style, and was classed among the leaders of the old Whig party. In 1841 he was appointed minister to Lisbon, and from 1847 to 1849 was a Representative in Congress from Tennessee. In 1861 he was elected State Senator, and subsequently was appointed one of the commissioners to

form an alliance with the authorities of the Confederate Government. After the fall of Fort Donelson, and the occupation of Nashville by the Federal authorities, General Barrow was arrested and confined in prison, but finally was permitted to go South, where he remained until the rebel surrender, when he returned home with enfeebled health, from which he never fully recovered.

Oct. 20.-TRAVIS, Rev. ROBERT, an Episcopal clergyman of Jersey City, died there of consumption. He was an able polemic, and a preacher of great eloquence. He was for some years assistant minister of St. Andrew's Church and Trinity Chapel, New York.

Oct. 22.-BARRY, Col. STANDISH, Assistant United States Treasurer, died at Newport, N. Y., aged 70 years.

Oct. 22.-BEECHER, Rev. JOHN SYDNEY, an American Baptist missionary to the Karens of Bassein, Burmah, died in Plymouth, England, aged 46 years. He was a native of Hinesburg, Vt.; was educated for the ministry, and offering his services to the Baptist Missionary Union, received an appointment to Burmah, and sailed for Arracan, in July, 1846. After laboring successfully for a period of ten years, he withdrew from his connection with the union, some misunderstanding concerning a change of location having occurred between himself and the executive committee; and subsequently offered his services to the Free Mission Society, was accepted, and since that period has devoted his whole energies to the work of educating and preparing young men for the ministry. His health failing, he left for this country, but died in England, en route for home.

Oct. 28.-ANSORGE, Prof. CHARLES, an accomplished teacher of music, and editor of the "Massachusetts Teacher," died in Chicago, Ill., aged 49 years. He was a native of Spiller, a town in the province of Silesia, was thoroughly educated in the science of music, and graduated with high honor in the Collegiate Institution at Breslau. Subsequently he spent some years in teaching and editing a public journal. In common with many of the literary men of Prussia, he entertained, and, as a true patriot, boldly defended political views which, as they favored the liberties of the people, proved offensive to the Government. In consequence of having written certain articles in support of his liberal sentiments, he was summoned before the courts, was tried, and sentenced to three years' imprisonment, and loss of citizenship. During the three days allowed between the announcement of the sentence and the beginning of its execution, Mr. Ansorge, bidding farewell to fatherland, October 13, 1849, speedily made his way to England. His wife having there joined him, they sailed for America. Making his home in Boston, he accepted a situation as organist and chorister in a church at Dorchester, which he retained for thirteen years, and was four years teacher of music in the Asylum for the Blind at South Boston. While devotedly at

tached to his professional duties, he lost none of his interest in the cause of public education. At the meetings of the State Teachers' Association he frequently participated in the debates, and his views and opinions were always received with respect and attention. For several years he was one of the resident editors of the "Massachusetts Teacher," and his enthusiasm and fidelity received the unqualified approval of its friends. Having visited Chicago in the summer of 1863, to attend the annual meeting of the National Teachers' Association, he was so impressed with the advantages presented by that growing city to competent teachers of music, that he resolved to avail himself of the opportunities offered, and accordingly removed his residence thither, and had already entered upon a successful career, when overtaken by death.

Oct. 30.-COLBY, CHARLES G., a magazine writer and editor, died in New York, aged 37 years. He was a native of Rochester, N. Y.; graduated at the Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., in 1848, and soon after commenced teaching and delivering lectures upon astronomy, a favorite science. In 1850 he was engaged with Prof. Bond, of the Cambridge Observatory. While here he was employed in calculating the eclipses for 1851, the results of which were published with appropriate diagrams in "Harper's Magazine " for July of that year. He also wrote an article on "Telescopes " for the "New York Independent," which at the time attracted considerable attention among scientific men. In the latter part of 1851 he removed to New York, where he was employed, first in the office of the "American Railroad Journal," and soon after as assistant to Dr. R. S. Fisher, who was then engaged in the preparation of his "Statistical Gazetteer of the United States," which was published by J. H. Colton early in 1853. The "American Statistical Annual," published in the same year, was the joint production of Dr. Fisher and Mr. Colby. Subsequently he entered the office of "Hunt's Merchants' Magazine" as assistant editor, and there remained, until on the death of Mr. Hunt, the property was transferred to other hands. His next employment was in writing the description and statistical letter-press for "Morse's Geography of the World," "Morse's Diamond Atlas" (in 2 volumes), and several smaller works. He also wrote a number of articles on the City and State of New York for the "Encyclopædia Britannica," and several for "the New American Cyclopædia. In 1861 he removed to Boston, where he was engaged "Boston Commercial Bulletin." Illhealth finally compelled him to seek a change of climate, and he returned to New York in 1864, since which he has employed himself in many useful labors.

on the

Oct. 31.-COBB, Rev. SYLVANUS, D. D., a Universalist clergyman and author, died in Boston, aged 68 years. He was a native of Turner, Me., prepared himself for his profession,

and in 1828 assumed the pastoral charge of the Universalist Church in Malden, Mass., where he remained ten years, and then entered into the publication of the "Christian Freeman," of which he was editor more than twenty years. His literary labors comprised a large octavo "Commentary on the New Testament," "The Compend of Divinity," "Discussions," and a large number of works of less importance. He was for many years a leader in the antislavery and temperance movements.

Oct. -LACEY, Rev. WILLIAM B., D. D., an Episcopal clergyman, instructor, and author, died at Okalona, Miss., aged 85 years. He was ordained deacon by Bishop Hobart, in 1813, and became a missionary in Chenango County, N. Y., until 1818, when he was elected rector of St. Peter's Church, Albany, then the most prominent parish outside of New York City. His ministry here continued upward of twenty years, and was crowned with great success. Subsequently he combined literary avocations with his ministerial duties. He was a trustee of Union College, a professor in the University of Pennsylvania, the president of a college near Pittsburg at a place now known as Laceyville, and filled other similar positions till in his old age he settled in the more agreeable climate of Louisiana. His text-books for schools and colleges were deservedly popular in their day, particularly his Rhetoric and Moral Philosophy. During the last ten years he has employed his leisure hours in revising a "History of the English Church, prior to the Time of the Monk Augustin," an epic on education, some of his choicest sermons, and other manuscripts, which he designed for publication.

Oct. --TRIPP, CHARLES N., a mineralogist and explorer, died in New Orleans, La. He was a native of Schenectady, N. Y., whence he removed to Canada, and through his taste for mineralogy spent much time in exploring the country, and became deeply interested in searching for oil-springs, making large purchases of lands, some of which, through the failure of his expectations, were finally forfeited. Subsequently he turned his attention to Louisiana and Texas, and spent some time in examining the mineral resources of that region. After the war he returned to Canada, and found a portion of his claims valid, and disposing of them returned South, and at the time of his death was engaged in organizing companies to develop on a gigantic scale some of the hitherto unknown mineral fields which he had discovered among the oil, copper, lead, and zinc regions of Louisiana and Texas.

Nov. 1.-VICKERS, Sergeant THOMAS, U. S. A., Ordnance Department, died at Washington, D. C., aged 79 years. He was a native of Shardlow, England, enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, September 19, 1806, and participated with his regiment in the engagements before Copenhagen, at Brugis, Fuentes-de-Onore. Salamanca, Vittoria, and Waterloo, the storming of Ciudad Rodrigo, and the sieges of Burgos, St.

Sebastian, and Bayonne. In 1831 he enlisted in the United States Army, and served in the First Artillery during the Florida War, and, as "Corporal Vickers," was commended in the official report for gallantry in the affair of Fort Drane, June, 1836. In this same year he joined by enlistment the Ordnance Department, at Washington Arsenal, where he served continuously up to the day of his death faithfully in the discharge of his duties, and was always conspicuous for his soldier-like bearing and deference to his superiors. He received his appoint ment of sergeant of ordnance, September 8,

1862.

Nov. 3.-COYLE, Col. WILLIAM H., U. S. Vols., and Judge Advocate of the State of Kentucky, died in Paris, France, aged 25 years. His death was the result of a severe wound received in the battle of Pea Ridge, and of subsequent exposure while in service with Gen. Grant's army down the Mississippi.

Nov. 3.-GENTRY, Hon. MEREDITH P., died in Louisville, Ky. He was a native of North Carolina, studied law, and settled in the practice of his profession in Tennessee. He was a Representative in Congress from that State, from 1839 to 1843, from 1845 to 1847, and from 1847 to 1853. Since retiring from Congress, he has mingled but little in public affairs.

Nov. 5.-BURR, WILLIAM, publishing agent, and one of the editors of the "Morning Star," of Dover, N. H., died in Boston.

Nov. 5.-GILLETTE, Rev. TIMOTHY P., a Congregational clergyman, of Connecticut, died at Branford, Conn., aged 86 years. He had been for fifty-eight years pastor of the Congregational Church in that town, and was a zealous and able preacher.

Nov. 6.-WHITTLESEY, Hon. WILLIAM A., died in Brooklyn, L. I., aged 71 years. He was a native of Connecticut, graduated at Yale College, studied law, and settled in practice in Ohio. He was a Representative in Congress from that State, from 1849 to 1851.

Nov. 10.-EWEN, Mrs. MARY TAYLOR, formerly a favorite and popular actress of New York City, died there, aged 39 years. She was a native of New York, and at sixteen years of age made her first public appearance at the old Chatham Theatre. After a successful engagement, she entered the Olympic Theatre, and in each won great favor. Her special forte was light comedy, and among her greatest successes were "Life in New York," "Child of the Regiment," and "The Pride of the Market." About the year 1851 she was married to Mr. Ogilvie Ewen, and immediately retired from the stage. Nov. 11.-BEALE, Major ROBERT, formerly sergeant-at-arms U. S. Senate, died at Washington, D. C. He was for some time warden of the jail for the District of Columbia.

Nov. 11.-WILLSON, Hon. HIRAM V., Judge of the U. S. District Court for Northern Ohio, died at Cleveland, of consumption. He had occupied the bench of that court for many years, and was well known for his action in the

case of the "Oberlin Rescuers," in 1859, after the passage of the "Fugitive-Slave Law." Upon the conviction of Simeon Burbuell, the first one of the thirty-seven who had been indicted, Judge Willson refused to allow a new jury to be impanelled to try the subsequent cases, and when Judge Spaulding-now member of Congress from the Cleveland district-the counsel for the prisoners, declared that if that refusal were persisted in no defence would be offered by one of the accused, the court ordered them into the custody of the marshal, and when found guilty, sentenced them to a fine of $1,000 each, with six months' imprisonment.

Nov. 12.-FREEMAN, Col. WILLIAM G., U. S. Army, died at Cornwall, Penn., aged 47 years. Having received an appointment as cadet at the early age of fifteen, he was graduated at nineteen with an honorable position in his class, receiving a commission in the artillery, and throughout his academic career having shown great intelligence and zeal in the performance of his duties. After joining his regiment, he served with great efficiency through the Florida War, as major of a regiment of Creek volunteers, and was brevetted "for gallantry on several occasions, and uniform good conduct in the war against the Florida Indians." Colonel Freeman subsequently was on duty at the Military Academy as assistant instructor of infantry and artillery tactics, and was transferred from this duty to that of assistant adjutant-general, with the rank of captain in the staff, but still holding his regimental commission. He remained on this duty until March 31, 1856, when he resigned, having received the successive staff grades of brevet major and brevet lieutenantcolonel "for meritorious conduct, particularly in the performance of his duty in the prosecu tion of the war with Mexico." In all of these positions, Col. Freeman won, as he had merited, the entire confidence of Lieut.-Gen. Scott and Gen. R. Jones, the adjutant-general, his immediate military superiors, by his untiring appli cation to the duties of his office, his unflinching advocacy of the rights of all officers, and his opposition to meretricious claims. Having retired from the service, owing to physical disability, Col. Freeman was unable to take any active military position during the rebellion.

Nov. 14.-LEWIS, Major WILLIAM B., formerly Auditor of the Treasury under Gen. Jackson, died near Nashville, Tenn., aged 82 years. He was quartermaster under Gen. Jackson in 1812, and served through the Creek campaign with great zeal and ability. It was doubtless his influence more than that of any other man which contributed to the elevation of the general to the presidency. Major Lewis accompanied him to Washington, assisted in preparing the inaugural address, and became one of the Presi dent's family. He was thoroughly conversant with all the purposes of the administration, assisted in establishing "The Globe" in 1830, and prepared accounts of the feud between Jackson and Calhoun, and the removal of the