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"The good and mighty of departed ages January Jan. 1 --At Berlin, Dr Heinrigh Federick Link Professor of Botany in the University, and author of the "Elemenia Philosophie Botanice." He was a pupil of Linneus and was in his 82d year at the time of his death. Jan. 2 --At Vilhers-les-Bel, France, Gen. Evienne Joly Jan 6 --At Shooter's Hill, Kent, Eng, T.S. Davies, F.R.S, F.S.A, and a Professor of Mathematies in the Royal Academy at Woolwich. he was a distinguished mathematician. Jan. 6 --Nancy France, Dr. Leurer, a distinguished physician and author. Jan. 7 --At Hanover, N.H. aged 37, Stephen Chase, Professor of Mathematics in Dartmouth College. Jan 7 --At Catskill, NY, aged 90, Rev David Porter, DD., a distinguished divine. Jan 10 -- In Watertown, Mass., Addison Gilmore, President of the Boston and Worcester Railroad, aged 47 years. Jan 11 -- At Williamsport, PA., Joseph B Anthony, President Judge of the District Court of Penn., in his 56th year. Jan 11 -- At Wrentham, Mass., aged 81 years, Rev. Elisha Fisk, the oldest clergyman in Massachusetts. Jan 12 -- At Clumber Park, Eng., aged 66, His Grace, the Duke of Newcastle. He succeeded to the Dukedom in 1795, at the age of 11. Jan. -- At Edinburgh, Alexander M'Donald, author of several antiquarian works, and of many notes to the Waverley Novels. Jan. 12 -- In Philadelphia, Lieut. Col. Patrick Galt, USA. Col Galt was a native of Virginia, and entered the army in 1814. Jan 14. --In Philadelphia, Thomas Birch, a deserving artist, especially successful in marine painting. He was a native of England, and was aged 72 years at the time of his death. Jan. 15. --In Lexington District, S.C. Rev. James Wallace, D.D ,Professor of Mathematics in S.C. College, and author of several scientific works. Jan 17 --In England, aged 61, Compton, Marquis of Northampton Jan 18 -- In Talbot Co, Md, Samuel Hambleton, Senior Purser of the U S Navy, aged 73 Jan 20 -- In Mayville, NY, Donald M'Kenzie, aged 68 - An associate and partner of John Jacob Astor in the Fur trade. Jan 21 --In New York City, aged 33, Alexander Gardner, Clerk of the US District Court. Jan 22 --In Philadelphia, aged 69, Adam Traquair a respected citizen Jan 22 -- In Philadelphia, Rev. Walter Colton, aged 54 years. Mr Colton was a native of Vermont, and completed his studies at Yale College and Andover. After ordination in the Congregational communion, he accepted a Professorship in the Middletown Military Academy, where he wrote several articles for the Journals and Magazines. He became editor of the American Spectator, at Washington City, in 1828; and through his intrmacy with Gen Jackson, with whom he was an especial favorite, received the appointment of Chaplain in the Navy, in 1830. This post he continues to fill during the rest of his life. Some of his traveling observations may be found in his "Ship and Shore," "A visit to Constantinople and Athens," and "Deck and Port." He edited the North American, at Philadelphia, for a while, and contributed largely to the Magazines. Jan 25.--At Richmood, Va., aged 53, Dr. John COLLIN, formerly Professor of Therapeutics in Hampden and Sydney College Jan. 27.--At Minniesland, near New-York City, John James AUDUBON, the distinguished Naturalist, aged 71 years. Audubon was born at New-Orleans, Oil the 4th of May, 1780, and was educated at Paris. Some early adventures in the then uncivilized worlds of the West gave him a fondness for the settler's life, and after some unfortunate mercantile experiments In Philadelphia, he devoted himself to research over that vast country, and recorded some of the results of his labors, in his greet work upon "American Ornithology." The latter years of his life were passed in quiet retirement. Jan. 28.--At Charleston. S. C. WILLIAM WILSON, an artist of some celebrity. He was a native of Yorkshire England. Jan. 30.--At Windsor, Vt., Hon. Horace EVERETT, aged 71 years. He represented his District in Congress for 14 consecutive years, from 1829 to 1843, and acquired an enviable reputation., He was one of the ablest and eldest practitioners at the Vermont bar. Jan. 30.--At Gardiner, Me., Major Seth GRAY one of the soldiers of Lexington. He had reached the venerable age of 69 years. Jan. 31.--At Washington, D. C., Hon. DAVID S. KAUFMAN, member of Congress from Texas, aged 38. Mr. K. was horn in Cumberland, Pa., and graduated at Princeton, in 1833, with high honors. He read law with Gen. Quitman, at Natchez; and settled, in 1837, at Nagadoches, in Texas. After serving two years as member and Speaker of the Texan House of Representatives, and after the act of annexation he was sent among the first members to the National Congress, where he was noted for his fine abilities and scholarship. Jan.--In Leith Links, Scotland, George THOMPSON, the generous and amiable correspondent of Burns. He had, attained the age of 92. FEBRUARY Feb. 2 --In Paris, Rev. John OGILBY, D.D., Rector of St. Mark's Church, and for several years Professor of Ecclesisstical History in the General Theological Seminary in this city. Feb-.--In Paris, John Louis YAHOSKI, a Saran. of considerable talent and activity. He was born at Lonsle-Sauinier, on the 9th of March, 1813. Feb.--In Paris, Charles COQUERELL, author of a History of English Literature. Feb.--at Wilmington, Delaware, Professor ANSTEY, a former Professor in St. Mary's College. Feb. 3.--1n Boston, BENJAMIN W. CROWNINSHIELD, aged 77 years. Mr. C. was a prominent leader of the old democratic party, and his services were rewarded by President Madison, in 1814, with the Secretaryship of the Navy. This office he held until his resignation in 1818. He was elected to Congress in:1823, and was repeatedly re-chosen until 1831, when he retired to private life. Without possessing remarkable talents, Mr. C. was an industrious, reliable man. Feb. 5----At Guildford, Eng., aged 70, John Pye SMITH, D.D., F.R.S., a profound scholar, and theologian. His principal work was " The Scripture Testimony to the Messiah," a very elaborate inquiry into the teachings of the Scriptures as to the mission and doctrine of our Savior. It is a standard work among trinitarians. Feb. 10.--At Baltimore, George R. RICHARDSON, Attorney-General of the State of Maryland. Feb. 16.--in New York City, Auguste DAVEZAC, a distinguished politician and diplomatic agent, aged 64. Feb. 19.--In Washington, D.C., Major Richard POLLARD, a native of Virginia, and former Charge to Valparaiso. Feb. 20--At Berlin, M. JACOBI, well known for his researches in electro-chemistry. Feb. 20.--At Jefferson City, Mo., aged 65, General William G. MINOR, Secretary of the Senate, He was an exceedingly popular man, and a finished scholer and orator.Feb 23--At Hampstead, near London, in the 90th year of her age, Joanna BAILLIE, the famous dramatic poetess. The first series of Miss Baillie's "Plays of the Passions" appeared in 1798; the second In 1802; the third in 1812. They attracted much favor and, through the friendly offices of Sir Walter Scott, two or three of them were brought on the boards of Edinburgh. Basil, the Family Legend, and De Montfort, were repeatedly performed by Kean. Her other works were fugitive pieced of verse, collected at various times. A complete collection of her productions appeared just before her decease. Feb 27.--At Munich, Frederic Xavier FERNBACH, inventor of the method of Encaustic Painting, which bears his name. Feb. 28.--In India, Capt. J.D. GUNNINGHAM, of the Bengal Engineers, and the author of the "History of the S****." He was the son of Allan Cunningham, the poet and sculptor. He was in his 40th year.Feb. 28.--At Paris, at the age of 77, Dode De La BRUNIERE, Marshal of France. He served in subordinate rank thorough the wars of Napoleon, and owed his baton and peerage to the partiality of Louis Philippe. Feb.--At his seat, in Kent, England, Nicholas, VANSITTARY, (Viscount BEXLEY,) aged 75. Lord Bexley occupied the prominent post of Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the long-lived ministry of Lord Liverpool, and was one of the most servile Instruments of the regency and reign of George IV. He, resigned the exchequer in 1822, and received in exchange, the Chancellorship of the Duehy of Lancaster and the Peerage. In 1828 he withdrew entirely from public life.Feb. -- Near Hamburg. Belgium, Viscount Frederic Adolphe De GARDENVILLE, a Mousquetuire in the army of Louis XV, and a Knight of the order of St. Louis. He was 113 years of age.', Feb.--Near London, aged 78, Joshua, MILNE, author of a well-known "Treatise upon Life Assuranca." Feb.--At Washington, D. C., Thomas H. GILLIS, at the age of 83 years. He had occupied positions in pubic offices at the capital city from 1798 to June of I850. MARCH March.--At Paris, Colonel Count d'HOZIER, a distinguished French officer, compromised in the conspiracy of Georges Cadoridal. March 2.--In New York City, Mordecai Manasser NOAR. a ,well known editor And philanthropist.. Mr. Noar, was born on the 19th of July, 1788, at Philadelphia, had commenced his editorial career early in the present century, at Charleston. By Mr. Madison, he was appointed, in 1813, Consul to Tunis. Upon his return, he located in New York. and was connected successively with the National Advocate, the Enquirer, Courier and Enquirer, Evening Star, Sun, Morning Star, and the Sunday Tunes. In 1821, he was elected Sheriff of the City and County of New York; and received the appointment, in l841, from Governor Seward, of Judge of the Court of Sessions. Judge Noah produced several interesting books, and a few dramatic pieces. March 3 --At Aulnay, France, Henri DELATOUCHE, a prominent French Hiterateur and novelist. March.--In Virginia, at the age of 87, FRANCIS J. BROOKE, Judge of the Court of Appeals in that State. March--At Newton, N. J., Robert H. McCARTER, a Judge of the Court of Errors and Appeals, in the State of New Jersey. March 4--At Ungurute, Africa, James RICHARDSON< an enterprising exploder of the central portion of that continent. He was, at the time, prosecuting one of his expeditions. March 6.--At St. Louis, Mo., Captain Henry M. SHREVE, well known, in the early annals of western navigation. March 9.--At San Antonio, Texas, Brev. Maj. Gen. George M BROOKE, a distinguished officer. Gen Brooke entered the service in 1808, and received his Brevet as Major General for brilliant services in the Mexican War. At the time of his death, he was in command of the 8th Military Department of the United States. March 10.--At New Orleans, aged 79, Cornelius SPAULDING, the wealthiest man of that city. March 11.--In Sumpter, S.C, Gen George McDUFFIE. Mr McDuffie reprsented South Carolina, his native State, in Congress from 1821 to 1835, when he was elected to succeed Gen. Robert C. Wayne as Governor. In 1843 he was chosen to the United States Senate, but, after a few years service, was obliged to resign in consequence of ill health. March 12 --At Paris, M. MAILLAN, a clever and fertile Dramatist, aged 44 years. March 14.- At Herlin, Ferdinand Godriel HAND, aged 65, He was for many ears Professor of Greek in the University of Jena, and a profound philologist. March 15.--At Milford, Ct, aged 73, Adijah CARRINGTON, an eminent citizen of that State.March 17.-- At Copenhagen, Hans Christian DENTED, a skillful Naturalist and Chemist. March 21.--At Paris, Jules MARTIEN, the author of "Christianity in America." March 22 -- In Washington, D.C., Samuel GREEN, a Clerk in the Treasury Department, and formerly Judge of the Supreme Court of New Hampshire.March 22.--At Walpole, N. H., aged 73, Abiel CHANDLER, a noted philanthropist. March 22 --In Washington city, Isaac HILL, a distinguished politician and editor. Mr. Hill was born in Massachusetts in 1783. In 1809, he established the New Hampshire Patriot, at Concord, a paper which had much influence in its time. His rejection by the U.S. Senate, in 1830, as Second Controller of the Treasury lead to his election to that boy by the Legislature of New Hampshire in the same year. In 1836, and for the two following years, he was chosen Governor of that State. After that time, he devoted himself to editorial and agricultural pursuits. March 23--In Dauphin Co, Pa.,William ClarK, formerly, Treasurer of the State, Member of Congress, and Treasurer of the United States.March 23.-- At Eddington, Me.,William THOMPSON, aged 83, one of the Pioneers of Eastern Maine. March 24 Near Ancona, Italy, aged 71,SPONTINI, the celebrated composer, author of La Vestate and Fernand Cortes. He was music-teacher to the Empress Josephine. March--At Topshain, Me., Benjamin HAREY, the oldest lawyer in Maine. March--At Edenton, S. C., Augustus MOORE, a distinguished barrister and judge. March--At Geneva, N.Y., Major James REES, aged 35 He was the confidential clerk to Robert Morris during the revolution, and in the Whisky insurrectian, served under Washington as a Deputy-Quartermaster-General. March 25.--at Germantown, Pa., Thomas BERNSIDE, an associate Judge of the Supreme Court. He was in Congress from 1815-1819. March 26--At Middletown, Conn., aged 64, Samuel Farmer JARVIS, D.D, a learned and able divine of the Episcopal Church. Dr. Jarvis was appointed in 1838 to write a History of the Church. The work, however, never got beyond an elaborate Chronological introduction and volume first. The library of the learned Doctor --an unusually full and choice one -- was sold under the hammer, in October.March 28--At Baltimore, aged 63, John S. SKINNER, a shrewd and careful writer upon Agricultural topics. He for may years edited the Turf Register, and subsequently The Plaugh, the Loom and the Aunt. He was killed by failing through a hatchway in the Baltimore . March 29--1n Boston. aged 89, .Jeremiah Smith BOIES, a skillful and successful manufacturer.. March 30--In New-York City, Dr. J Smyth RODERS, an acomplished Physician, formerly Professor of Chemistry in Trinity College, Hartford, His age was 57. APRIL April 4.--At Big Plate, N. Y., aged 89, William STEELE, a soldier of the Revolution. He took part in the suppression of the Whisky insurrection. April 5.--At Washington city, Commodore Alexander S. WADSWORTH. Aprtl 6.--At Mount Pleasant, Md., Ransom HALLOWAY, M.C. fro the ? Congressional District of New York. April 8." In Georgetown, D. C., the Most Reverend Archbishop SAMUEL ECCLESTON, aged 50 years. Born of Protestaut parents, he was educated at St. Mary's College, Baltimore, where he became a convert and a Priest of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1834, he was appointed coadjutor of the late Archbishop Whitefield ; and upon the death of that prelate, was named his successor, although only 32 years of age. April 8--At Paris, aged 74 years, M. BUCHOT, Librarian of the National Assembly, and author of many articles in the " Biographic Universallo." April 9--At Rhinebeck, N. Y., aged 57, John Bnodhead BECK, an eminent physician. He wad formerly Professor of Botany and of Medical Jurisprudence in the New York College of Physicians and Surgeons. April 9--On board the steamer California, between Panama and San Francisco, SAMUEL R. THURSTON delegate to the 31st Congress, from Oregon. April 11 .--At Berlin, aged 81, PRINCE WITTEGENSTEIN, a minister of the Prussian Government, and ominent statesmen. April 12.--At New-Haven, at the age of 88, David DOGGETT, L.L.D., late Chief Justice of the State of Connecticut. His life was identified with the history and prosperity of his native State. April 14.--At Tonawanda, N. Y., aged 70 years, John BLACKSMITH, (Daonehogawah), king of the Six Nations. April 15.--At South Berwlck, Me., aged 97 WILLIAM A. ]Ix~Ea, an abls lawyer and justice. ' April 15--Near Nashville, Terry B CAHAL, Chancellor of Middle Tennessee. April 15--At Detroit, aged 83, Brevet Major General Hugh BRADY. Gen Brady served under Gen St. Clair, and distinguished himself in the war of 1812 at the battle of Lundy's Lane. April 17.--At Savannah, Ga., aged 59, George SCHLEY, a prominent citizen, and Postmaster of 27 years, of that place. April 17--At New-Orleans, HENNY ADAMS BULLARD, aged 82. He was an able lawyer and besides occupying a seat on the bench of the highest courts of Louisiana, represented that State in Congress for four years from 1831. He was re-chosen in 1850 to fill the vacancy occasioned by the nomination of Mr. Conrad to the War Department. April 18.--At Tunbridge Wells, Eng. aged 68, Henry BRICKERSTETH, Lord Langdale, late Master of the Rolls. He was a skillfull chancery lawyer; and was offered the Chancellorship upon the resignation of Lord Cottenham, in 1850, but declined it. The peerage was bestowed upon him in 1836.April 21.--At Norfolk, Na., Commodore James BATRON, senior officer of the U.S. Navy, aged 82. It will be remembered that he, commanded the Chesapeake at the time of her unfortunate encounter with the British frigate Leopard, in 1807. April 24.--ln Philadelphia, aged 41, Brevet Major Thomas B. LINNARD, of the Topographical Engineers. April 29--In Italy, aged 70, Charles Christopher Pepys, Earl of COTTENHAM, late lord High Chancellor of England. He was appointed to that eminent station by the Melbourne ministry, from 1836 to 1841, sud again in 1846. He resigned the Seals in 1850, in consequence of impaired health. April 30--At Detroit, aged about 55, Elijah J. ROBERTS, a vigorous editor and general writer. In the State of Michigan he had filled many important stations; and was, at the time of his death, a member of the State Senate. April--At Buenos Ayres, -- Medano, Bishop of that Diocess.April.--At Berlin, Christian TIECK, a 'very Celebrated Sculptor, and brother of Louis Tieck, the distinguished novelist. MAY May 5.--In New York City, PHILIP HONE, a distinguished philanthrapist, citizen and politician, aged 70 years. May 6 -- At Warren, Me., Mrs. Mary MATTHEWS, aged one hundred and six years. May 7 -- In Boston, Barnum FIELD, an able teacher, and promoter of popular education. May 8 -- In Baltimore, aged 80, Nicholas BRICE, a highly respected Judge in the courts of that city. May 9 -- In Lauderdale Co, Ala., Hugh McVAY, formerly Governor of Alabama, aged 84 years. May 10 -- In London, aged 75 years, Richard PHILIPS, a noted chemist and scientific man. He was the author of the articles on Chemistry, in the Penny Cyclopedia, and of contributions to scientific periodicals. May 15 -- At the City of Mexico, Gen. HERRERA, formerly President of the Republic of Mexico May 15 -- In Philadelphia, Dr Samuel George MORTON, a highly accomplished and profound Ethnologist, and author of "Crania American," " Crania Egyptica," and other learned works. May 16 -- In New York City, Edward C ROSS, LLD, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in the Free Academy, He was a graduate of West Point. May 20 -- At Perlsmonth, N.H., Samuel Cushman, aged 68, a Justice of the Police Court in that city. He had been a Representative in Congress from 1835 to 1839. May 24 -- At Berwick, Me., William KNOX, aged 103 years and 6 months. May 26 -- At Florence, aged 58, Richard Lalor Shiel, one of the most celebrated orators and statesmen of the age. He was born in Dublin, and early distinguished himself by his earnest advocacy of Catholic claims. Upon the passage of the Relief Bill, in 1827, he appeared in Parliament, and at once sided with the Wig-Radical party. The Melbourne Ministry rewarded his splendid parliamentary services with the Vice-Presidency of the Board of Trade, which of course he lost in 1841. Upon the accession of the Russell Ministry, however, he was made Master of the Mint, and in 1850 Minister to Tuscany. Some of his speeches are already classic. May 26 -- At New Haven, aged 89, Simeon BALDWIN, Judge Baldwin was Clerk of the U.S. District Court from 1790 to 1830, when he was elected to the House of Representatives. In 1806, he was nominated to the Bench of the Superior Court, and Supreme Court of Errors, where he continued to sit until 1817. He then resumed his practice at the bar. May 27 -- At Raleigh, Tenn., William B TUELEY, Judge of the Memphis Court of Law and Chancery. May 27-- At Central Village, Conn., Stephen BRANCH, once a distinguished politician of R.I. JUNE June 2 -- In Dorsctshire, Eng., Croply Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury, aged 84 years. Though neither oraor nor profound statesman, his extraordinary buiness abilities, and thorough knowledge of parliamentary usage, made him the practical leader of the House of Lords for nearly a half century. June 4-- At Heral, Yar MOHAMMERD, the able Vizier of that province. June 6-- At Corpus Christi, Texas, Col. G. W. HOCKLEY, a native of Philadelphia. Col. Hockley took part in the battle of San Jacinto, and was secretary of War in the new State during the first and second Administrations of President Houston, and subsequently acted as Secretary of the Navy. In 1843, he was one of two Commissioners appointed to negotiate a treaty with Mexico. June 9--At London, Mrs. Thomas SHERIDAN, the mother of Hor. Mrs. Norton, Lady Dufferin, Lady Seymour, and Mrs. Brinsley Sheridan. She is well known for Carwell, Anna and Ends, and other popular romances. June 9-- Thomas Wright HILL, a distinguished advocate of the cause of education in England, aged 88 years. June 10--Robert Dundaas, Viscount Melville, at the age of 80. He was President of the oard of Trade, in the Percival administration; and from 1812-1827, First Lord of the Admiralty. The latter office was restored to him during the briedf Premiership of the Duke of Wellington, in 1829-30. June 11 --At Fort Smith, Ark., Gen. M. Arbuckle, commander of the 7th Military department of the U S. His age was about 75. He had served fifty years in the Army. June 15--At St. Louis, Mo., aged 42 Bryan Mullanphy, Judge of the Circuit Court and Mayor of the city. June 16-- At Wiesbaden, Gen. Uminski, a celebrated Polish officer. He was born in 1780, in the Grand Duchy of Poland; served as a volunteer under Koscusko, in 1794, and under Dombruwski, in 1806. He continued after the campaign of Jena in the service of Napoleon, serving as Brigadier General at the battle of Leipaic. After the peace, he retired to Poren, where his efforts to form political organizations attracted the attention of the Czar, and upon the acccession of Nicholas, he was sent to the fortress of Glogau for the term of six years. He escaped thence in 1831, took part in the battle of Wavre, between the Poles and the Russians, as a common soldier, and was next day created General of Division. He beat Count Diebitsch, at Godno, and gained several other important actions. After the war, he retired to Wiesbaden, where he passed the remainder of his days. June 17--Edinburgh, Sir J. Graham Daezell, Burt, author of articles in the Encyclopedia Britannica, and of various historical and scientific works. June 16--At Pittsfield, Mass., Nathan Willis, aged 88, a leading and venerable citizen of Berkshire. June 17--Near Westport, Mo., Col. Luke Lea, a native of Tennessee, a prominent citizen and a gallant officer. He was killed by a fall from his horse, still fulfilling the duties of an Indian Agency, to which he was appointed in 1840. June 24--At Memphis, Tenn., Spencer Jarnagen, U.S. Senator from the State from 1845 to 1847. He is remarkable for the vote which decided the Tariff question against his party, in 1840. June--At Linden, Germany, Count Von Kielsmansegge, aged 83, a renowned Hanoverian General, who did good service against the French in the Wars of the Empire. June--In Lancashire, Eng., aged 76, Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby. His son, the celebrated Protectionist leader, succeeded him in the Earldom. June--At Stockholm, Andrew Carlsson, Bishop of Calmar, and author of numerous learned works. He had attained the age of 94 years. June--At Aintah, Syrin, Dr. Azariar Smith, a missionary of the A.B.C.F.M. June--In Sicily, the Chevalier Parisot De Guymont, a descendant of Lavalette, and one of the few surviving knights of Malta. June-- Count Stanislaus Plater, a Polander, noted for geographical works.
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