1835 Dumfries & Galloway Courier

Birth, Marriage and Death Notices Transcribed by Diana Henry and Robert Wells

7th January 1835

BIRTHS.

At Lotus House, on the 25th Dec., Mrs Major M’Kie, of a daughter. At Greenhill Street, Glasgow, on the 1st instant, Mrs John Macharg, of a son. At 5, Melville Street, Edinburgh, on the 30th Dec., the Lady of Horatio Ross, Esq., of Rossie, M.P., of a son and heir. On the 23d ult., at Ramsgate, the countess of Kinnoull, of a daughter. At 1, Albyn Place, Edinburgh, on the 27th ult., the lady of James Crauford, Esq., advocate, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

At Tinwald House, by the Rev. George Greig, Wm. Finlay, master of the Elizabeth and Joanna of Dumfries, to Jean Kent. At Maxwelltown, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. W. Dunlop, Mr Peter Milligan, saddler, Castle-Douglas, to Jane, second daughter of Mr J. M’Kay, manufacturer, Maxwelltown. Here, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. W. Dunlop, Mr William Scotland Raeburgh, smith, to Jane, daughter of the late B. Neilson, Sheriff-Officer. At Sanquhar, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Thomas Montgomery, Mr John Kerr, Crawick mill, to Miss Ann Hamilton, daughter of the late Captain Hamilton of that place. At Maxweltown, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. Dr Thomas Duncan, Mr Robert Steel, to Nancy Hope. At Preston, near Cirencester, Mr Wm. Riddick, merchant, Cirencester, to Miss Emma Bullock, second daughter of the late Mr Thomas Bullock, Preston, Gloucestershire. At Budleigh Salterton, on the 4th ultimo, John Manley, Esq., of Halberton, to Mary, relict of the late Rev. George Yelland. The bride we understand, is above 70 years of age, and has been led to the hymeneal alter by her fourth husband. Her first consort was J. Lackington, Esq., who acquired so much celebrity as a bookseller, and built the Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square, London.

DEATHS.

At Moffat, on the 29th ultimo, Mr George Tait, draper. – His dissolution was most sudden, and exemplified strikingly the well-known Scriptural saying – “in the midst of life we are in death.” While conversing with a gentleman in his own parlour, he expired in one moment without a groan or struggle of any kind. Had his frame been pierced by a poisoned arrow, or struck with lightening, the transition from life to death could not possibly have been more sudden. At Raehills, near Langholm, on the 30th ult., Mr Robert Oliver, farmer there – a man justly endeared by his numerous good qualities, to an extensive circle of friends and neighbours. At Woodhead, near Langholm on the 1st inst., Mr Thomas Lamb, an extensive sheep and cattle-dealer. – The sudden and lamented death of this young man, in the prime of life, has created an irreparable blank in the numerous circle of friend, who esteemed him no less for his modest and amiable disposition, than for his upright and honourable conduct as a dealer. At London, on the 22d ult., Mrs Wm. Gillies, in the 51st year of her age. At Pimlico, London, on the 29th ult., Mr Robert Walker, late cabinet-maker in Dumfries, aged 47 years. At Maxwelltown, on the 23d ult., James Edgar, aged 70, for 22 years Collector of the Bridge Custom, much respected by all who knew him. At Aberdeen, on the 24th December, Professor James Kidd, D.D. At his House in Liverpool, in his 80th year, General Freeman. He served during the whole of the revolutionary war in America, and was aide-de-camp to General Fraser, at Saratoga. On Wednesday, the 3d ultimo, aged 69 years, the Rev. James Fleet Cover, Independent minister, Bolton. The deceased was the first Christian minister that preached the Gospel at Otaheite. Same day, at Pesaro, the celebrated Cardinal Albard, apostolical legate of Urbino and Pesaro, after a long and painful illness. He was born at Rome on the 13th September, 1758, and was elevated to the rank of cardinal in 1820 by Pope Pius VII.

14th January 1835

BIRTHS.

At Annan, on the 4th inst., Mrs Dobbie, of a son. At Dunfermline, on the 8th inst., Mrs Robert Beveridge, of a son. At Garlieston, on the 7th inst., Mrs Cuthbert, of a daughter. At No 50, Great King Street, Edinburgh, on the 8th inst., Mrs John Spence, of a son.

MARRIAGE.

At Salter’s-Croft, Girvan, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. M. Leichman, Mr Robert Auslin, surgeon, Royal Navy, to Elizabeth, daughter of Houston Maxwell, Esq.

DEATHS.

At Dalton Manse, on the 5th inst., the Rev. Dr James Cririe. At Maxwelltown, on the 3d inst., after a lengthened illness which she bore with much Christian patience and resignation, Mrs Agnes Cunningham, relict of Mr Wm. M’Meekin, senior of that place, deeply and deservedly regretted. Here, on the 10th inst., Mrs Frances Armstrong, late of Cockermouth, Cumberland; she has left 5 fatherless and motherless children to lament their loss. At Linburn, Dunscore, on the morning of Wednesday last, John Patterson, farmer there. – He was much respected through life, and his death will be long lamented by his family, and a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances. At Whitehill, near Sanquhar, on the 7th inst., Mr Robert Slimmon, aged 70 years. At Esk-Bank, James Jardine Johnston, son of Mr William Johnston, master of the Academy there, aged 5 years and 3 months. At Thornhill, on the 9th inst., Mary Grierson, spouse of James Hepburn, merchant, aged l74. At Newton-Stewart, on the 2d inst., Mrs Elizabeth, relict of Mr John Gilkison, aged 49 years. At Kingston, Upper Canada, of cholera, Thomas Thomson, foreman, Royal Engineers, aged 39 years, son of David Thomson, stonemason, parish of Tongland, Scotland. At 4, East Brougham Place, Edinburgh, on the 6th inst., in her 69th years, Agnes Russell, relict of Thomas Russell, schoolmaster, Chirnside, Berwickshire.

21st January 1835

NO BIRTHS

MARRIAGE.

On the 10th inst., at St. Lawrence Church, Hungerford, Berkshire, John Becks, Esq. of Langley and Standen, Wilts, to Julia Anne, eldest daughter of Captain Lidderdale, second son of the late Wm. Robertson Lidderdale, Esq. of Castlemilk, Dumfries-shire.

DEATHS.

Here, on the 14th inst., after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, Elizabeth Affleck, daughter of Robert Affleck, mason, in the 35th year of her age. At Edinburgh, on the 12th inst., Miss Agnes Kirkpatrick, aged 96 years. At Cargen Cottage, on Wednesday morning last, Susan Reid, spouse to James Dalziell, weaver there, deeply regretted by her friends and acquaintances. At 27, Scotland Street, Edinburgh, on the 9th instant, Hugh Cowan, Esq., writer to the signet. At Paris, on the 2d inst., Sir Wm. Kepple, the late friend and companion of George IV

NOTICE

All persons having CLAIMS against the late RICHARD WILLIAM PEACOCK, merchant in Dumfries, previously the date of the Trust Deed, granted by him on the 30th July, 1834, requested to lodge states thereof, within fourteen days from this date, in the hands of Mr John M’Kaig, merchant, the Trustee: or PRIMROSE & GORDON, writers, Dumfries. Those failing to do so will be excluded from any participation in the funds.

28th January 1835

BIRTHS.

At Port Maria, Jamaica, on the 22d November last, Mrs Simpson, of a daughter, still-born.

MARRIAGES.

At Annan, on Monday, the 26th inst., John Dickson, teacher of mathematics in the Academy, to Johanna Maria, eldest daughter of John Robert Irving, Esq. of Bonshaw. At Sanquhar, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. Thomas Montgomery, Mr John Hair, mason, to Miss Susan M’Crone, daughter of Mr James M’Crone, Dean of Guild, Sanquhar.

DEATHS.

Here, on the 18th curt., at his sister’s house, Assembly-street, Captain John Ewing, of the 24th Regiment, The deceased served 20 years in India, in which climate his health became impaired. His last station was Quebec, from which distant fortress he returned little more than five weeks ago, in the hope of deriving benefit from the invigorating breezes of his native hills; or failing such a blessing, that there might be persons near and dear to him to close his eyes, and deposit his remains in the place that gave him birth. The deceased was a quiet, inoffensive, honourable man, a skilful disciplinarian, and a good soldier. His funeral, which took place on Saturday, was at once numerously and most respectably attended; and what is remarkable, the coffin was borne shoulder high by the staff of the regiment in which he obtained his first commission, more than thirty years ago. At Moniaive, on Saturday last, after a lingering illness, borne with becoming resignation, John, youngest son of the late Alexander Moffat, Esq. of Lochurr. At Nithbank, Dumfries, on the 19th current, after a lingering illness, borne with the greatest fortitude and Christian resignation, Mrs Janet Johnston, deeply regretted by all who had an opportunity of appreciating her virtues. At Glasgow, on the 13th current, Mrs Robert Wallace, eldest daughter of Mr William Bell, turner, Dumfries. At Queensberry-street, here, on the 25th inst., Thomas Kennedy, aged 70, much and deservedly regretted by all who knew him. At Port Maria, Jamaica, on the 23d November last, Mary Kay, wife of the Rev. John Simpson, Scottish missionary there. At Woodside Road, near Glasgow, on the 4th inst., Eliza Thompson, only daughter of the late Rev. John Chamberlain, Scottish missionary at Port Maria, Jamaica. At Barwhirran, near Wigtown, on Thursday, the 22d curt., aged 22, Eliza Beath, wife of Mr Charles Hannay, farmer there, deeply and deservedly lamented. At Borland of Balmaghie, on the 16th curt., Mr Andrew Montgomery. At Kells Manse, on the 22d cart [sic]., Jessy Norvell, third daughter of the Rev. James Maitland. At Lochrennie, Closeburn, on Monday, the 12th curt., Jean Cowan, wife of Mr John Dickson, at a very advanced age. On the 19th inst., at the Secession Manse, Stranraer, the Rev. John Robertson, pastor of the First United Associate Congregation there, in the 61st year of his age, and 35th of his ministry. At Georgetown, on the 15th inst., Mr John Smith late of Downsbank. At No.5, Carrington Strreet [sic], May-Fair, London, on the 1st curt., of decline, Mr Augustus Beaublet, aged 23, one of the Buffo Brothers, who were lately performing here.

4th February 1835

BIRTH.

At Zofingen, Switzerland, on the 14th ult., the lady of Capt. G. J. Hope Johnstone, R.N., of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

At Cherry Trees, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. Mr Wallace, Mr John Young, captain of the Sky Lark of Maryport, to Catherine, daughter of the late Mr William Glencross, Cherry Trees. On the 22d ult., by the Rev. Mr Muir, at Kirkmabreck farm, near Creetown, Mr Donald Briercliff, to Marion, daughter of Mr George Walker. On the 16th ult., at Hazlefield, Rerwick, by the Rev. James Thomson, Mr John Hannah, Mill of Borgue, to Jane, daughter of Mr William Gordon, farmer there. At Boston, United States, on the 6th December, James Gaspard Macder, Esq. Of Dublin, to Miss Clara Fisher, the celebrated actress. On Wednesday, the 24th ult., at Twickenham, Moses Balty, to Emma Willcocks. The united ages of the happy couple amount to 150 years – the bridegroom being 72 and the bride 80. This is the fourth time she has been led to the Hymeneal altar; her grandson gave her away. She appeared to enjoy the mirth exceedingly, danced as gaily as a maid of sixteen, and sung several good songs. The Rev. Mr Stevenson one night lately married two couples, whose united ages amounted exactly to 300 years. One of the youthful bridegrooms is unable to take off his own coat; and he was kindly assisted into the bridal bed by his fair partner. – Montrose Review.

DEATHS.

At Kirkcudbright, on the 25th ultimo, Mrs Barbara Reid, relict of John Thomson, Esq., Commissary of Kirkcudbright, aged 88 years. At Worthing, on the 22d ultimo, Mr Richard M’Whirter, son of Mr John M’Whirter, Lochmaben, aged 34. – He was engaged in the tea trade, and was universally respected by all persons with whom he came in contact. His general intelligence fitted him to fill a higher situation; but he was content to labour and labour diligently; and had health and lengthened years been granted, bade fair to return to his native country, possess of competence, if not independence. In politics he took the warmest interest, read every paper that came within his reach and even while looking beyond the grave inquired if Mr Hume had been returned for Middlesex. This question being answered in the affirmative he simply said “then I am happy” and never spoke of politics more. Here, on the 28th ult., Margaret Wilson, wife of Mr John Clerk, mason, aged 84. At East Glen, Newabbey, on the 23d ult., Joseph Wright, aged 61, much regretted. On the 18th ult., at Littleton, Borgue, in his 68th year, Mr John Brown, who was highly respected by his numerous friends and acquaintances. On Wednesday, the 14th ult., after a long illness, Mrs Margaret Walsh, wife of Mr B. Walsh, artist, 4, St. Andrew’s Square, Edinburgh. She was an exemplary Christian, fearing God above many. Possessed of considerable talent and deep piety, she has, for many years, with great stability and zeal, humility and discretion, pursued a course of active and laborious usefulness. The poor found in her a friend, whose sympathies and exertions were awakened by and directed to the relief of their temporal necessities and spiritual destitution. During eleven years, she visited the prisoners in the Calton Jail, assiduously labouring to promote in them the formation of habits of industrious occupation and to advance their moral improvement. In the Infirmary she found another scene of benevolent and pious exertion, where many of the female patients welcomed with gladness her judicious councils. She was also a visitor of the Magdalen Asylum and of the Poor House. In short, it may be aid of her, that she “went about doing good;” her’s [sic] was a sincere, humble, cheerful, active, and diffusive piety. She was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Nicolson’s Square, but was well known to and possessed the friendship of many of the good and pious in other communions. Her memory is blessed; she rests from her labours and her works follow her. [This lady addressed a large congregation in the Methodist Chapel, Dumfries, some years ago, when many who went greatly prejudiced against females speaking in public, were in tears before she had well begun.] DEATH OF AN OLD SPORTSMAN. – On New-Year’s Day, at Glynde, William Gorringe, aged 89 years. He had followed the sports of the field for upwards of 60 years. He usually hunted on foot, and has many a time and oft beaten the best horses in the field. This veteran sportsman was huntsman for a long period to the Glynde harriers; he was also an excellent shot, and gamekeeper to the late Lord Viscount Hampden. – Brighton Papers.

11th February 1835

NO BIRTHS.

MARRIAGES.

At Newton-Stewart, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Samuel Richardson, Mr Robert Young, farmer, Orchardton, parish of Sorbie, to Miss Mary Warwick, Newton-Stewart, parish of Penninghame. On Thursday, the 25th ult., at Wemyss-hall, William Henry Fielden, Esq., 17th Lancers, eldest son of William Fielden, Esq., M.P. of Feniscowles, to Mary Elizabeth, daughter of the late Colonel Wemyss, of Wemyss-hall.

DEATHS.

At the Manse of Kirkmichael, Presbytery of Dumfries, on the 6th instant, the Rev. James Smail, of that parish, in the 65th year of his ministry. At the Manse of Urr, Presbytery of Dumfries, on the 8th curt., the Rev. John M’Whir, of that parish, in the 26th year of his ministry. At Arundale, Troqueer, on the 30th ult., Miss Jane Smith, last surviving daughter of the late Patrick Smith, Esq., Craigshaws. At Kirkblain, Carlaverock, on the 4th instant, Archibald Wilkin, Esq., Surgeon, aged 23 years. On the 23d ult., Janet Gibson, spouse of William Armstrong, Esq., of South Craigs. Here, on the 9th curt., after a short illness, Margaret Steven, wife of Mr William Thomson, joiner, in her 47th year. At Sanquhar, on the 30th ult., Jean Laidlaw, relict of Robert Dargavell, aged 81. At same place, on the 3d inst., Janet Hairstens, relict of William Bryden, in the 75th year of her age. At Hamilton, Upper Canada, on the 8th December last, aged 26, John Weir, Esq., eldest son of Mr William Weir, Troon, Ayrshire,. Endowed with the most amiable disposition, and talents for business of a high order, he had endeared himself to an extensive circle of friends in this country, when about 7 years ago he was called to a place of trust in Montreal, where he continued for 4 or 5 years. He subsequently removed to Hamilton, where in business on his own account he was rapidly rising to eminence and universal respect. He was followed to the grave by about 300 sorrowing friends, and all the store- houses were closed during the melancholy procession, as a last tribute of respect for departed worth. As a son he was most dutiful and affectionate, as a brother most kind and considerate, and as a friend the sorrow caused by his death affords the best testimony to his value while he lived. An old school fellow and close companion offers this passing tribute to his memory.

18th February 1835

BIRTHS.

Here, on Wednesday last, Mrs William Wallace, of a son. At Chatham, on the 8th inst., the lady of G. M. Harkness, Esq., 61st Regiment, of a son. At Maxwelltown, on the 18 ult., Mrs C. H. Phillips, of Summerville, of a son. At Langholm, on Monday, the 9th curt., Mrs Hannay, Buccleugh [sic] Square, of a daughter. At Romford, Essex, on the 4th ult., Mrs William Johnston, tea dealer, of a son. At Glasgow College, on Wednesday, the 3d inst., the lady of Professor Ramsay, of a son. On the 21st ult., at Bruges, in Belgium, the lady of Sir David Cunninghame, Bart. of Milncraig, of a daughter. On the 30th ult., at the Warden’s Merton College, Oxford, Lady Carmichael Anstruther, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Buccleuch Street, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Charles Babington, T. M. Mackay, Esq., to Jane, eldest daughter of the late James Huggan, Esq. of Waterside and Middlebie. Here, on the 16th curt., by the Rev. Dr Duncan, John Allan, Esq. of Fountainbleau, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late John Reid, cabinet-maker. At St. James’s Church, London, on the 12th instant, by the Rector the Rev. J. G. Ward, John, eldest son of James Carrick Moore, of Corswall, Wigtownshire, N.B., to Caroline, youngest daughter of the late John Braddley, of Colborne Hill, in the county of Stafford. At Glen Mills, on Friday last, by the Rev. G. M. Burnside, Mr William Robson, to Agnes, second daughter of the late Mr David M’Keachie, Glen Mills. Here, on the 10th curt., by the Rev. James Rankine, Mr John Payne, blacksmith, Castle- Douglas, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late Mr John Boreland, slater. On the 20th ult., at Ipswich, by the Rev. Jacob Kitchin, William Lidderdale, Esq., Chief Officer of the Hon. East India Company’s Service, second son of Captain Lidderdale, and grandson of the late Wm. Robertson Lidderdale, Esq. of Castlemilk, Dumfries-shire, to Miss Ablitt, of Ipswich.

DEATHS.

At Belgrave Place, London, on Wednesday last, Mr William Walker, of Bath, in the 37th year of his age. He had a clear head, a warm heart, and intelligence above his station. At Maxwelltown, on the 14th current, Helen Farish, wife of David Beveridge. At 44, Queensberry Street, on the 9th curt., Mr John Fergusson. Here, on the 11th curt., Mr David Andres, writer. On Tuesday last, at Mosscroft, St. John’s Dalry, Mr Alex. Wallace, aged 76-much respected. At Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 10th inst., aged 39 years, Mr Adam Grierson, innkeeper, Bay Horse Inn there. At Kirkcudbright, on the 4th curt. William Smith of Newton, late tenant in Kirkchrist. At Preston Mill, Kirkbean, on the 6th curt., Jean Aitken, spouse to John Johnston, late schoolmaster there, aged 82. At Eden Terrace, near Carlisle, on Wednesday last, Tristram Lowther, Esq., advanced in years. Mr Lowther several years ago selected a place in Dornock church-yard, near Annan, for his burial place, and erected a tomb-stone over the spot, containing the usual inscription, with the exception of the date of his death, and in that situation it has been standing ever since.

25th February 1835

BIRTH.

On the 11th inst., in Edward-street, Portman-square, London, the lady of John Malcolm, Esq., of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Stewarton, parish of Kirkinner, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. James Reid, Mr Alexander M’Cormick, farmer in Kirwaugh, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr John Greenshields, farmer in Stewarton. At Castle-Douglas, on the 18th curt., by the Rev. Alexander Crosbie, John Sheddon, Esq., Paisley, to Jessie W. Law, second daughter of the late Mr Robert Law, clock and watchmaker, Castle-Douglas. At St. Mary’s church, Carlisle, on the 18th inst., Mr John Carruthers, agent for the Carlisle and Liverpool Steam Navigation Company, to Miss Hornsby, of Castle Street there.

DEATHS.

At Newabbey, on the 16th current, Mr William Maxwell, aged 78 years. At Troqueer Gate, on the 20th inst., Alexander, eldest son of John M’Curty, Billbow, Troqueer. Here, on the 22d curt., of small-pox, in his 15th year, Edward, second son of Mr David Weild, joiner, and apprentice to J. Wood, druggist. – The deceased was a very promising youth, of an amiable disposition, and good moral principles, and his premature death is deeply regretted by all who knew him. At Mains of Kelton, on the 15th inst., William M’Gowan, aged 84 years, much and justly regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. At Girvan, Ayrshire, on the 17th instant, in consequence of the rupture of a blood-vessel, Mr John Wilson, student in theology, and schoolmaster of that parish – a young man of no ordinary talents and attainments, especially in classical literature,. He was a native of the parish of Lochrutton, and after receiving his preparatory education partly from his father, parochial teacher there, and partly at the Academy of Dumfries, he became a student of the University of St. Andrews, where he distinguished himself by his superior abilities, carried off the highest prizes in his classes, and attracted the favourable notice of the Professors – some of whom, especially Dr Gillespie and Dr Jackson, subsequently honoured him with their warm and active friendship. He was for several years employed as principal assistant in the English school of St. Andrews, and afterwards, in a similar capacity, in the classical department of Ayr Academy. Some months ago he was appointed master of the extensive and lucrative school of Girvan, and the ardour with which he entered on his laborious duties there proved fatal to his constitution, which was not naturally robust. His amiable dispositions, his example, his exemplary conduct, and modest deportment, endeared him to all who knew him; and while they deplored his premature decease, they also regret the disappointment of the hopes, which his high talents led them to entertain, of his rising to eminence, and adding another to the literary names by which his native district, Galloway, is already adorned. At Morant Bay, on the 5th December last, Douglas Berwick, son of the late Newall Berwick, Phillips-field pen, Jamaica. On the 14th inst., at her house, in Edward-street, Portman-square, London, in the 97th year of her age, the Honourable Catherine Fraser, relict of Lieutenant-General Fraser, of Castle Doony, Master of Lovat, the eldest son of Simon Lord Lovat, executed in 1745. When staying at Castle Doony, the tenants there brought forth to Mrs Fraser several hampers of plate which they had buried in the year 1745.

4th March 1835

BIRTHS.

At Wigtown, on the 23d ult., Mrs Wm. M’Geoch, merchant, of a daughter. At Edinburgh, on Friday, the 2l7th ult., Mrs Allardice, of a son. At Maxwelltown, on the 24th ult., Mrs Wm. Dobie, King-street, of a daughter. At Lochmaben, on the 23d ult., Mrs William Wells, jun., draper, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Deanston, parish of Lochrutton, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Mr Inglis, Mr A. H. M’Naught, at Crochmore, to Janet, second daughter of James Craig, Esq. of Deanston. At Fordbank, near Wigtown, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. James Towers, Mr Andrew Hannay, of Baldoon, near Pittsburg, America, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr John M’Clelland, distiller. At Sunderland, on the 7th ult., Pearson Scott, Esq. of Southwick, to Mary Ann, daughter of Mr F. Robinson, formerly of Moffat. At Cogra, on the 16th ult., by the Rev. Dr Colvin, of Johnstone, Mr John Grieve, son of Mr John Grieve, farmer, Ashybank, to Miss Margaret Ewing, daughter of the late James Ewing, Globe Inn, Dumfries.

DEATHS.

At Woodhall, on the 24th ult., William B. K. Lawrie, Esq. of Woodhall. At Crurie, on the 16th ultimo, Richard Bell, Esq. Here, on the 21st ult., Jean Broom, second daughter of the late Joseph Broom, Esq., merchant. Here, on the 22d ult., John Francis Smet Thorburn, son of D. J. Thorburn, Esq., M.D. Here, on the 1st curt., at the house of Mr D. Crosbie, grocer, Mr James Booth, of Liverpool. At Crieff, on the 12th ult., deeply regretted, Mrs Dickson, wife of John Dickson, Esq. of the Commercial Bank there. At Manchester, on the 14th ult., after a short illness, in his fifth year, John Taylor, second son of Mr Alexander Good, Russell Street, Manchester. At Beaconhill, parish of Torthorwald, on the 25th ult., Mr Robert Kirkpatrick, farmer there, aged 60, much regretted. At Kirkdale Bank, on the 11th ult., Mrs Jean Muir, aged 89 years. At Bagbie bank, on the 15th ult., Mrs Dorothy Heughan, aged 90 years. At Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 27th ult., aged 50 years, Mr John Murdoch, leather cutter, of that place. At Hobart Town, Van Diemen’s Land, on the l7th October last, Mr Robert Johnstone, D.A. Commissary General, aged 39. Mr Johnstone was a native of Lockerby, Dumfriesshire. He served during the Peninsular war, afterwards in Holland, Belgium, at Waterloo, and the Army of Occupation, subsequently at the Cape of Good Hope. He was highly respected, and died as he lived, the noblest work of God, “an honest man.” He was interred in the Presbyterian burial ground on Thursday, the 9th, with military honours. His Excellency the Lieut.-General and all the military and staff officers, with a large assemblage of the public authorities and others attended the funeral. Scotia may deplore the loss of many of her sons before one more worthy will be enumerated. At Glasgow, on the 10th ult., Mr John Carmichael, the ventriloquist, of epilepsy, after a long and painful illness, which he endured with great fortitude and resignation.

11th March 1835

BIRTHS.

At Corbelly Square, on the 4th inst., Mrs W. Tennant, of a son. At Maqueston, on the 27th ult., the wife of James Lawrie, Esq. of Milliganton, of a son. At Annan, on the 4th inst., Mrs John M’Lellan, of a son. At Jedburgh Manse, on the 26th ultimo, Mrs Purves of a daughter. At Coates Crescent, on the 4th inst., Lady Abercromby of a Birkenbog, of a daughter. On Wednesday last, at Glasgow, the lady of Alexander Dennistoun, Esq., M.P., of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

At West Park, St. Andrews, on the 5th inst., the Rev. Thomas Marjoribanks, minister of Lochmaben, to Mary, only daughter of the Rev. Dr Cook, Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of St. Andrews. On Monday, the 2d inst., at Shangine, by the Rev. Robert Brydone, Dunscore, Mr Thos. Maxwell, merchant, Dunscore Kirk, to Miss Morrine, second daughter of Mr Morrine, farmer there. Here, on Friday last, by the Rev. Walter Dunlop, Mr Enoch Brooks, stockingmaker, to Miss Margaret Smith. At Benares, in Bengal, on the 11th of September last, Lieut. Walter Coningsby Erskine, of the Bengal army, son of the Hon. David Erskine, uncle of the Earl of Mar, to Eliza, eldest daughter of Colonel Youngson, of Bow Scar, in the county of Cumberland. At Leamington Spa, on the 18th ultimo, the Rev. Edward Lewis, of Llambeder, in the county of Brecon, to Charlotte Auriol, youngest daughter of the late Edward Auriol Hay Drummond, D.D., Dean of Bocking, and brother of the Earl of Kinnoull. On Monday last, at Ormskirk, Mr William Lyon, farmer, of Bickerstaffe, to Miss Susannah Lloyd, of the same place. So fickle was the mind of the fair bride, that she ran away from the altar twice before the ceremony was ended, to the great amusement of those present.

DEATHS.

At Cargen, on the 2d current, Mrs Jemima Deborah Deans, lady of William Stothert, Esq. of Cargen. On the 26th ult., after a lingering illness, Thomas, youngest son of Mr William Livingstone, farmer, High Borgue, parish of Borgue. At Stranraer, on the 10th ult., Susan Sprott, wife of Mr Thomas M’Cartney, farmer in Kirkbride, aged 36 years. At Drumbreddan, on the 28th ult., Mr David Young, writer, Stranraer. At Maryfield, parish of Terregles, on the 1st inst., John, son of Mr William Robson, farmer, aged 17 months. At Elioch House, on the 27th ult., Philadelphia Veitch, aged 36, daughter of Henry Veitch, Esq. of Elioch. – The memory of the deceased will long be cherished in a large circle of friends and acquaintances, for her unaffected devotion and many other good qualities of heart, which rendered her dear to society. On the 8th of January, near Lexington, Indiana, United States, R. L. Dickson, late of Annan Bank, eldest son of the late Rev. Jacob Dickson of Mousewald [sic]. We regret to announce the death of Lord Nelson, Duke of Bronti, which took place on Saturday, Feb. 28, at his lordship’s residence in Portman-square. His lordship was in the 78th year of his age. By his death a valuable stall in the Canterbury Cathedral becomes vacant. At Peebles, on Thursday, the 26th ult., William M’Intosh, Esq., Town Clerk there. On Tuesday, the 17th ult., in Liverpool, Allan M’Donald, of South Uist, aged 72; a near relative of the celebrated Flora M’Donald. On Wednesday, the 25th ult., at her residence in Bryanstone square, London, Dowager, Ladly Elcho, in the 90th year of her age. At the Mance of Crieff, on the 23d ult., Jane Gregory, wife of the Rev. William Laing, deeply lamented. Near Grahamstown, Cape of Good Hope, on the 24th December last, Mr Henry W. Henderson, son of William Henderson, Esq., London Street, Edinburgh. Mr Henderson and his father-in-law, Mr Mahony, were attacked and killed by a party of Caffres, when returning from the residence of Mr Mahony, about twenty miles from Grahamstown.

18th March 1835

BIRTHS.

In Buccleuch Street, on the 15th instant, Mrs J. Stevenson Bushnan, of a son. On Monday, the 16th inst., Mrs Peter Mundell, tobacconist, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

On the 9th inst., at St. Brides Church, London, by the Rev. W. B. James, A.M., Mr Robert Morpeth, tea dealer, to Maryann Banks, eldest daughter of Mr Charles Banks, Hampden Street, Clarendon-square. Lately, at Steynton church, Mr John Thomas, mason, of Milford, to Mrs Elizabeth Stevens, of the former place. The bridegroom has attained the patriarchal age of 101 years, and is in possession of considerable property. The blooming bride is 33, and about ten months ago she consigned her former spouse to the silent tomb.

DEATHS.

On Friday, the 6th inst., at Kirkconnell House, Newabbey, after a short and severe illness, Mrs Maxwell of Kirkconnell. On the evening of Thursday last, Mrs Marion Nibloe, aged 27, wife of Mr William Wallace, of the firm of Redmond and Wallace, merchants, Dumfries. At Merkland, parish of Dunscore, on the 16th curt., Henrietta Milligan, wife of Mr Thomas Milligan of Merkland. At Lockerbie, on Sunday, the 15th inst., Mrs Isabella Walker, wife of Mr Walker, bookseller. At Boreland of Kirkinner, Wigtownshire, on the 12th inst., Mr William Stewart, farmer there, aged 77 years. On the 1st current, Amelia, second daughter of Mr Walter Beatty, farmer, Bicks. At Gasstown, on the 6th curt., Mr James Coulthard, aged 82 years. At Kirkmichael Manse, Ayrshire, on the 10th inst., the Rev. David Kennedy, minister of Kirkmichael. At the City of Toronto, Upper Canada, on the 31st December last, the Hon. John M’Gill, Receiver-General, and Senior Member of the Legislative Council of that Province, in the 83d year of his age. Mr M’Gill was born at Auchleand, in the parish of Wigtown. At Ashdowne House, Sussex, at an advanced age, on the 24th Feb., the hon. Mrs Fuller, only daughter of the right hon. George Augustus Elliott Lord Heathfield, and sister of the late lord and mother of Sir Trayton Fuller Elliott Drake Bart. This lady was lineally descended from Sir Francis Drake, the first circumnavigator.

25th March 1835

BIRTHS.

At Mossknow, on the 22d inst., the lady of Lieut-Colonel Graham, of a son. On the 19th curt., at Culgruff, Mrs Clark Ross, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Stephenston, County Louth, Ireland, on the 13th instant, the seat of Matthew Fortescue, Esq., James Hamilton, Esq., only son of Dacre Hamilton of Cornalassa, Esq., to Eglantine Georgiana, daughter of Colonel Blair of Blair. At Dalkeith, on the 19th inst., by the Rev. James Monteith, Mr H. Scott Paterson, accountant in the National Bank of Ireland, London, to Alison, second daughter of James Miller, Esq., merchant, Dalkeith.

DEATHS.

At Edinburgh, on the 15th inst., Helen, wife of Robert Lowis, Esq. of Plean, and daughter of Adam Maitland, Esq. of Dundrennan. At Rio de Janeiro, on the 13th January last, Captain Robert Barker, late of the H.E.I. Co’s ship Northampton. At Annan, on the 16th inst., Mr William Richardson, lately distiller at Vauxhall, Liverpool, son of the late Provost Richardson, Dumfries. At Wigtown, on the 15th inst., William M’William, at the advanced age of 95. At the Manse of Kirkowan, on the 16th curt, Miss Mary Dickson, sister-in-law to the Rev. Dr Stewart. Here, on the 17th curt., in the 23d year of her age, Maria Smith, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas Smith, Keeper of the Asylum. At Woodside Cottage, Penpont, on the 14th inst., Mary Crichton, wife of Mr James Wright. At Methven Castle, on the 11th inst., Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie of Delvine and Cassencarie, Bart. At 3, Albany Street, Edinburgh, on the 10th inst., of hooping cough, aged four and a half years, Margaret Grierson Murray, eldest daughter of Thomas Murray, LL.D., Lecturer on Political Economy. At Longtown, on the 14th inst., Mr William Ferguson, merchant, aged 35 – much respected as an honest and upright man in all the relations of life. He was a founder and one of the chief supporters of the Scotch Secession Church in Longtown, and has died universally lamented. On the 25th ult., of apoplexy, while dancing at a ball given by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, in the Pitti Palace, at Florence, the Honourable Lieutenant-Colonel Forbes, of the Coldstream Guards, eldest son of General Lord Forbes.

1st April 1835

BIRTHS.

On Tuesday, the 24th ultimo, Mrs J. M. M’Culloch, Buccleuch Street, of a daughter. At 37, Charles Street, Berkeley Square, London, on the 17th ultimo, the Hon. Mrs Fergusson of Pitfour, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Lochanbrack, on the 23d ultimo, by the Rev. James Henderson of Balmaghie, Mr James Whan, draper in Rochdale, Lancashire, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Landsborough, farmer, in the former place. At 8, Coates’ Crescent, Edinburgh, on the 21st ult., Lieut. Colonel George Scott, Malleny, to Jane, second daughter of the late General George Cuninghame.

DEATHS.

Here, on the 25th ult., aged 10 months, Margaret Battaley, daughter of John Barker, Esq., Agent of the Bank of Scotland. At Kipp, on Saturday, the 21st ult., Mrs Crosbie, aged 85. At Kirkmichael Mains, on the 26th ult., Miss Elspie Gavin, aged 81 – much regretted. At Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 25th ult., Thomas Birkett, Esq., tanner there, aged 59 years. Of Apoplexy, at Newcastle-under-Lyne, a few days ago, Isabella M’Conchie, formerly of Pible, near Creetown, aged 52. At Sanquhar, on the 20th ult., aged 83, Elizabeth Goldie, relict of Robert Colvin, Newtown of Sanquhar. At Breckonside, parish of Durrisdeer, aged 82, much and justly regretted, Mr James Harper, farmer there. At his father’s house, Lanark, on the 16th ult., Mr William Budge, aged 24 years. This young man, who visited Dumfries last year, with Mr Carmichael, the celebrated ventriloquist, was perhaps one of the most accomplished violin players, for his years, in Scotland. At Elie, on the 10th ultimo, James Carstairs Bruce, Esq., late of Balchristie and Tillicoultry, eldest son of James Bruce Carstairs, [sic] Esq., of Kinross and Tillicoultlry, and representative of Sir William Bruce, Bart., of Kinross. At Bellvilla, Stranraer, on the 28th February last Miss Susan Maxwell, aged 90 years, third daughter of the late Wm. Maxwell, Esq. of Ardwall.

8th April 1835

BIRTHS.

At Kirkcudbright, on the 2d inst., Mrs W. H. M’Lellan, of a son. In South Audley Street, London, on the 23d ultimo, the Countess of Cawdor of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Waterloo Place, Dumfries, on the 6th instant, Daniel Miller, Esq., Dublin, to Jane, daughter of the late Captain Macalpine, Arnmore, Stirlingshire. On the 30th ult., by the Rev. Dr Chalmers, the Rev. George Hasty, minister of Kirkpatrick- Fleming, to Miss Margaret Stewart Laing, daughter of the late John Laing, M.D. Dumfries. On the 31st ult., at Kirkandrews Church, by the Rev. Mr Hodgson, John Irving, Esq. of Amisfield, Dumfries-shire, to Catherine Nixon, fifth daughter of the late Herbert Wilkin, Esq. of Guards, Cumberland. Lately, at Birmingham, John Rickerby, draper and tea dealer, to Amelia M’Gregor of Glasgow. At St Paul’s Shadwell, London, on Wednesday, the 25th ult., by the Rev. W. W. Lutyens, M.A., Mr Thomas Tudor Duncan Sloan, tea dealer and draper, to Miss Catherine Morpeth, third daughter of Mr James Morpeth, Brow, Clarencefield. On Tuesday, the 17th ult., at St Peter’s Church, Liverpool, Mr Robert Douglas, potato- merchant, to Mrs Farraday, of the Dumfries and Kirkcudbright Traders’ House, Salthouse Dock.

DEATHS.

On Thursday, the 26th ult., the Rev. William M’Call of Caitloch, in the 76th year of his age. At Annan, on the 2d inst., Robert Robison, Innkeeper – much regretted. At Parton, on the 2d curt., Mrs Maxwell of Milnhead, aged 105 years. At Barnglushead, in the parish of Canobie, on the 20th inst., after four day’s illness, William Allan, aged 83, a man of an amiable disposition, honest and upright in all the relations of life. Then this country was involved in a war with her revolted colonies in North America, and threatened with an invasion from France, that worthy and patriotic nobleman, the late Henry Duke of Buccleuch, determined on raising a regiment (called the Southern Fencibles) for the defence of this part of the kingdom. Animated with loyalty to his country, and respect for that nobleman, William Allan early entered as a volunteer into that regiment; by his handsome and soldier-like appearance, and exemplary conduct, he gained the utmost confidence and respect of that worthy nobleman, who entrusted him with the superintendence of the recruiting for the regiment, in which he was very successful; He had also the honour of being presented by Duke Henry, to his late Majesty King George the Third, as the specimen of a handsome Scotch Soldier. When that regiment was disbanded, he was placed in a farm in the parish of Canobie by his Grace, as the reward of his services, in which he continued the remainder of his life. Also on the beginning of those troubles consequent of the Revolution in France, he assisted under Colonel Michael Maxwell of Springkell, in raising a regiment called the Dumfries-shire Cavalry, who performed so many gallant services in crushing the late rebellion in Ireland. On the 22d ult., Mr Robert Wilson, innkeeper, of Stanley Ferry, near Wakefield, aged 64. His death was occasioned by a flash of lightning, which struck him on the face in July last, causing the bones of his face entirely to moulder away.

15th April 1835

BIRTHS.

At Northfield, near Annan, on the 1st instant, Mrs Weild of a son. At Wigtown, on the 7th instant, Mrs Tait, of a daughter. In Queen Street, Edinburgh, on the 2d inst., the Lady of William Maxwell, Esq., junior, of Monreith, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

Here, on Thursday, the 2d curt., by the Rev. Wm. Reid, Dr Robert Carlyle of Terregles, to Miss Theresa Rigg, youngest daughter of the late Mr John Rigg of Priestlands. At Stranraer, on the 5th inst., by the Reg. David Wilson, Mr George Todd, merchant, to Isabella, second daughter of William Black, Esq., Stranraer. At Wigtown, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr William Neilson, joiner, to Miss Margaret Murray. At Pittsburgh, United States of America, on the 26th of February last, Mr William M’Naught, formerly of Dumfries, to Agnes, youngest daughter of the late William Wilson of Pittsburgh, formerly of Lanark. At 18, Warriston Crescent, Edinburgh, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Andrew Jameson, St Mungo, R. W. Jameson, Esq., W.S., to Christina, drughter [sic] of Colonel Pringle of Symington.

DEATHS.

At Nithbank, near Dumfries, on the 20th ult., Mr Timothy Young, late hairdresser in Maryport. At Wigtown, on the 28th ult., Mrs Margaret Ewin or Gulline, aged 70. At Wanlockhead, on the 2d inst., Margaret Laidlaw, relict of Alexander Dyer, in the 84th year of her age. The deceased was one of those, of whom it may be said, “wisdom is the grey hair, and unspotted life is old age.” At Breckonside, parish of Durrisdeer, on the 5th instant, Thomas Harper, farmer, Shankistoun, aged 36. The deceased only attended the bier of his father ten days ago, and on his return to the house of mourning he fell a victim to the same fatal disease that has consigned them both to the same lonely and silent tomb, and left his sorrowing widow and near relatives to lament his early fall. At Whitehill, by Sanquhar, on the 6th inst., John Williamson, carter, aged 36. The deceased has left a widow and seven small children to lament their heavy loss. At Lundie House, in his 70th year, Adam Tait, Esq. of Piternio. In Berkeley square, London, on the 3d inst., Lady Julia Hobhouse, wife of Sir John Hobhouse, and sister of the Marquis of Tweeddale. On the 30th ult., at his house, Woodlands, Tooting-common, aged 58, Matthew Lumsden, Esq., LL.D., late Professor of Persian and Arabic, in the College of Fort William, Calcutta.

22nd April 1835

BIRTHS.

Here, on the 16th inst., Mrs James Ferguson, grocer, of a daughter. Here, on the 18th curt., Mrs James Dinwiddie, hosier, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

Here, this (Tuesday) morning, by the Rev. Mr Dunlop, Mr Robert Blount, Officer of Excise, Leith, to Miss Margaret Nicholson, daughter of Mr William Nicholson, chair- maker here. At Gerranton, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Puller of Urr, John M’Kay, to Elizabeth Hyslop, daughter of the late Robert Hyslop, farmer. At Kipford, Colvend, on Monday, the 13th current, by the Rev. Andrew M’Culloch, Mr A. M’Culloch Murdoch, master of the Gipsey, to Mary, second daughter of Mr John Cumming, ship-carpenter. At Wiston, on the 10th curt. Mr Robert Hamilton, shoe-maker, to Catherine Jamieson, eldest daughter of Mr James Jamieson, wright, Wiston Mains.

DEATHS.

Here, suddenly, on the 14th current, Captain Charles Hope Johnstone, R.N. Here, on the 13th curt., after a long illness, Mrs Mary Waugh, sister of Mr Thomas Waugh, late china merchant. Here, suddenly, on the 16th curt., Mrs Margaret Dalgliesh, spouse of Mr Robert Mitchell, shoemaker. At Annan, on the 15th instant, George Underwood, Esq., writer there, deeply regretted. At Annan, on Thursday last, Mr John Benson, proprietor of the Queensberry arms Hotel, in his 29th year. At Bannockburn House, on the 12th inst., Mr Robt. Baillie, late merchant in Glasgow. At Kirkcudbright, on the 9th curt., Louisa, youngest daughter of John S. Shand, Esq., M.D. At sea, on the 25th of January last, on board the Princess Charlotte, on her voyage from Bombay to Liverpool, William youngest son of the late John Hannay, Esq. of Kirkcudbright. On the 10th inst., at Creetown, Jane Gordon, wife of Mr William Campbell, much respected. On the 11th inst., at Earlston, Borgue, after a lingering illness, borne with becoming resignation, Mary M’Morran, wife of Mr John Graham, joiner At Meikle-Knox, parish of Buittle, on Friday, the 10th inst., Mrs Henning, aged 80. At Edinburgh, on the 12th inst., in the 75th year of his age, Mr James Kinnear, printer, and for the last 37 years overseer in the King’s Printing Office.

29th April 1835

BIRTH.

At Castlemilk, on the 21st inst., the lady of James Hotchkis, Esq., was safely delivered of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Changue, parish of Mochrum, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. A. Young, minister of Mochrum, William Stewart, Esq., younger of Altiery [sic] [Alticry], to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr John Blair, farmer in Changue. At Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 27th inst., by the Rev. Robert Jeffrey of Girthon, Mr Hugh Milligan, draper in said place, to Jessie Anna, eldest daughter of James Watson, Esq., surgeon there. Same day, and by the same minister, Mr James Goodall, gardener, to Mary Anne, youngest daughter of Mr Andrew Kirk, joiner, Gatehouse-of-Fleet. On Thursday, at Saltwood, by the Hon. and Right Rev. the Bishop of Oxford, Mary Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the Archdeacon Croft, and granddaughter of the late Archbishop of Canterbury, to the Rev. George Bridges Moore.

DEATHS.

At Moffat, on the 26th curt., Mrs Mary Kirkpatrick, relict of Thomas Wilson, Esq., writer, Edinburgh, deeply regretted. At Chapelcross, near Annan, on the 10th instant, Mary Thomson, relict of the late Thomas Dickson, Esq. of Chapelcross, much respected. At Wigtown, on the 9th inst., Mrs Agnes Skimming, wife of Mr William M’Keand, merchant there, aged 68. At Sandbed, parish of Middlebie, o the 20th current, John Carlyle, aged 93 years. At Cupar, on the 6th inst., Mr James Stark, writer, Procurator-Fiscal of the county of Fife. Mr Stark was in his 79th year, and filled the important situation of Procurator-Fiscal of the county with great credit to himself, and to the entire satisfaction of the public, for a period of 40 years, having been appointed to the situation in 1795 by the late Lord Balmute, and continued in it by his successors, Mr Ferguson, Lord Pitmilly, Mr Anstuther, and the present Sheriff, Mr Clephane. At Holyrood, on the 7th instant, Mrs Margaret Milligan Gregory, relict of John Gregory, Esq. of Fellowshiphall, Jamaica. At Duffrin, near Fishguard, aged 96, Cap. J. Morgan, R.N. this veteran was wounded at the battle of the Nile, while standing by the side of Nelson.

6th May 1835

BIRTHS.

At Melville Hospital, Chatham, on the 27th ult., Mrs Dr Richardson, of a son. Here, on the 3d inst., Mrs Hannay, National Bank, of a daughter. At the Manse of Kirkmabreck, upon the 2d inst., Mrs Muir, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Atholl Place, Edinburgh, on the 29th ultimo, by the Rev. Dr Gordon, Sir James Broun, Bart., to Jane, daughter of the late Robert Watson, Esq. of Edinburgh. At Gateslack, Durrisdeer, on Tuesday, the 28th ult., by the Rev. George Wallace, Mr J. M’Kaig, grocer, here, to Janet, eldest daughter of Mr William Rae, Gateslack. At Lambeth Church, London, on the 27th ult., Mr Thomas Gordon, merchant, to Mary, second daughter of Mr Christopher Johnstone, Dumfries. At Wigtown, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. Peter Young, John Mitchell, Newton-Stewart, to Euphemia, daughter of Mr Peter Law, innkeeper, Wigtown. At Wigtown, on the same day, by the Rev. Peter Young, Mr John Irving, plasterer, Castle- Douglas, to Miss Blair M’Candlish, Wigtown. At Wigtown, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Mr Wood, Kirkcudbright, the Rev. Peter Hannay, Oban, to Helen, only daughter of the late Rev. Alexander Ogilvie, Minister of the Associate Congregation, Wigtown. At 8, Brougham-place, Edinburgh, on Wednesday, the 29th ult., the Rev. John Robertson, of Dunse, to Esther Cunningham, youngest daughter of Robert Ainslie, Esq., writer of the signet. At Calcutta, on the 2d of January, George Skipton, M.D., member of the medical Board, to Anne, eldest surviving daughter of Archibald Constable, Esq.

DEATHS.

At Breoch, on the 17th ult., Robert Maxwell, Esq. of Breoch. The deceased was a most active and intelligent agriculturist, and so exemplary in all the relations of life, that his death is very sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. At on the 1st instant, John Bell, Esq. of Gribdae, aged 91. At Jardinehall, on the 26th ult., Christian Stewart Beattie, eldest daughter of Thomas Beattie, Esq. of Crieve. Here, on the 28th ult., in the 21st year of her age, Joan Wright, second daughter of Thomas Smith, keeper of the Asylum. At Loaningside, parish of Holywood, on the 30th ult., Mr John Black, tea dealer, Abergavenny, in the County of Monmouth, aged 23 years, a son of Mr James Black, elder, Holywood. At Glenmaddie, near Sanquar, on the 22d ult., Mr John Brown, in the 23d year of his age. The amiable disposition of the deceased and many other good qualities of heart, will long render his memory dear to the large circle of friends and acquaintances. An [sic] Sanquhar, on the 28th ult., Janet Purdie, wife of Wm. M’Math, bookman, in the 73d year of her age. The deceased’s clothes came in contact with the fire eight days previously, and this was the cause of her death. At Buenos Ayres, South America, on the 2d January last, in consequence of a fall from the stair of his house, James Broatch, grain merchant there, aged 34, son of Mr Broatch, Rigfoot, near Dumfries. He was a young man of amiable disposition, active and intelligent, and much esteemed by all who knew him, both in his native country and in America. He had been at that place nearly ten years. Two sisters accompanied him, on whom he bestowed the greatest brotherly kindness, and who are now left there to deplore his loss. At Harbour-street, Ayr, on the 37th ult., Mrs Bramwell, in the 74th year of her age, widow of the late John Bramwell, Esq., one of the managers of the mines, Wanlockhead. At his country seat, Tegel, near Berlin, in his 68th year, after a short illness, his Excellency, the Minister of state, Baron Wm. Von Humboldt. At Tooting Common, near London, on the 30th ult., aged fifty-eight, Matthew Lumsden, Esq., LL.D., late Professor of Persian and Arabic in the College of Fort-William, Calcutta, youngest son of the deceased John Lumsden, Esq. of Cushnie, Aberdeenshire. Dr Lumsden’s celebrity as an eminent Oriental scholar will long be preserved by his elaborate Persian Grammar, and other works.

13th May 1835

BIRTH.

At Annan, on the 5th inst., the lady of Robert Johnstone, Esq., surgeon, R.N., of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Dalswinton, on the 29th ult., Michael M’Garry, Esq., Dublin, to Anne M’Alpine, daughter of the late Captain M’Alpine, Arnmore, Stirlingshire. At Creetown, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Mr Muir of Kirkmabreck, Mr William Geddes, builder, to Janet, eldest daughter of Bailie Young.

DEATHS.

At Challoch, on the 25th ult., Mr David Ritchie, sen., in the 85th year of his age. Mr Ritchie was much esteemed and respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was a man of acute intellect, and extensive benevolence, a steady friend, and distinguished for his candour and love of truth. He was endowed with a strong sense of justice, and remarkable for accuracy and punctuality in business, and for the faithful discharge of all the social and relative duties of life. Here, on the 5th curt., Ann Mundell, infant daughter of Alexander Hannay, Esq., National Bank. At 89, High-street, here, on the 6th curt., Robert Wright, infant son of Mr James Richardson, Sheriff-Officer, aged five months. At Whithorn, on the 6th curt., Mrs Agnes M’Credie, relict of the late Mr Samuel Carter,. Schoolmaster there, in the 63d year of her age. At Chester, on the 29th ult., Mr John Gladstone, of the Iron Foundery, Charles’ Street, aged 33, much and deservedly esteemed by all who knew his value. – Chester paper. [Mr G. was eldest son of the late Mr Gladstone, engineer, Castle-Douglas.] At Roseneath, on the 28th ultimo, Alexander Lang, Esq. of Overton. Lately, at Hayfield, Derbyshire, Aaron Ashton, aged 104. He perfectly recollected going to Manchester with his father, in 1745, to see the rebel army. At the age of 20 he enlisted, and was a soldier for 28 years; and at the famous battle of Bunker’s-hill, Aaron received a wound from the same shot which wounded Major Shuttleworth, of Hathersage. Till within a few months of his death he enjoyed good health, and all his faculties, nearly to the last.

We are required to contradict the announcement of the marriage of Mr John Rickerby, draper and tea-dealer, Birmingham, to Miss Amelia M’Gregor, of Glasgow, which appeared in the Courier of the 8th ult., - no such event having taken place. The announcement in question was transmitted to us in a letter bearing the Birmingham post mark of the 29th March; and would doubtless be considered a rare hoax by its pitiful perpetrator. We have, however, only one feeling for persons so base as to make the courtesy of the Press the vehicle of private spleen and public mis-statement, and carry pain into the domestic circle, and that is a feeling of ineffable contempt and detestation; and right glad would we be to hold forth to the scorn all men the name of one so odious.

20th May 1835

BIRTHS.

At Glasserton House, on the 12th instant, the lady of Stair Hawthorn Stewart, Esq. of Physgill and Glasserton, of a daughter. At Newton-Stewart, on the 19th ult., Mrs Alex. Aitken, watchmaker, of a son. On the 14th inst., Mrs Thomas Hayley, Huddersfield, of a daughter. On the 11th inst., at Possil House, near Glasgow, the lady of Archibald Alison, Esq., advocate, Sheriff of Lanarkshire, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Dacre Church, in the County of Cumberland, on Monday, the 18th inst., David Hannay, Esq. of Carlinwark, to Harriet, youngest daughter of the Rev. John Stephenson, Vicar of Dacre. At Peninghame House, by Newton-Stewart, on the 17th ult., Mr William Kirk, gamekeeper there, to Miss Wilhelmina M’Nairn. At Portnessock, parish of Whithorn, on the 28th ult., Mr Samuel Murray, Cairnhouse, near Newton-Stewart, to Miss Elizabeth Fraser, of the former place. At Stranraer, on the 28th ult., Mr Patrick Auld, merchant, Newton-Stewart, to Miss M’Kinnell, of the former place. On the 30th ult., at the Chapel of the British Ambassador, Paris, Captain Alexander Cumine Peat, of the Honourable East India Company’s engineer service at Bombay, to Eliza, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Scott, Esq., W.S., and niece of the late Sir Walter Scott, Bart. of Abbotsford. At Portsmouth, Lieutenant-Colonel Napier, to Mrs Alcock, widow of the late Captain Alcock, R.N., and niece of the late Admiral Sir Thomas Foley, G.C.B. At Barskely, on the 11th inst., the Rev. William Tweedie, of the Scottish Church, London Wall, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Hugh Bell, Esq. Lately, Miss E. Paton, of the Haymarket Theatre, London, to Mr Crauford.

DEATHS

At 6, York Place, Edinburgh, on the 14th inst., Mrs Goldie, wife of Archibald W. Goldie, Esq., writer to the signet. At Tynron Kirk, on the 10th inst., in the prime of life, Mary Wilson, Carronfoot, second daughter of the late Rev. James Wilson, Tynron. Here, on the 5th inst., Elizabeth Carruthers, relict of James Gordon, late grocer, Friars’Vennel. At Logan, on the 9th inst., Anny Muirhead, daughter of John Muirhead, Esq. At Seafield, near Annan, John Thomson, in his 90th year. At Poplar Cottage, Holywood, on the 18th inst., Mary Barry, infant daughter of Mr Joseph Barry. On the 3d inst., at Beckhall, in the parish of Canonbie, Mr John Little, aged 59. At Greatwath, parish of St. Mungo, on the 13th inst., Mr John Bell, in the 75th year of his age. At Whithorn, on the 12th inst., Jane eldest daughter of Mr William Gibb, watchmaker there, in the 12th year of her age. At Whiteside, Kirkgunzeon, on the 7th inst., Catherine Gibson, wife of Mr Samuel M’Adam, farmer there. At Mennock Bridge, on the 1st inst., in the 43d year of her age, Marrion Whyte, wife of John Tweedie, who has left six small children to lament their early loss. At Crawick Mill, on the 5th inst., aged 63, Grizzel Sloan, relict of Archibald Williamson, of that place. At Hobart Town, on the 16th November, Mr Robert Ballantyne, surgeon, eldest son of Robert Ballantyne, Esq., Tinnis, Selkirkshire. At Kirkcudbright, on the 28th ult., Mr Robert Millar, jailor, aged 54, who was much respected, and who fulfilled the duties of his station in such a manner as gained him the approbation of the community. At Rigg of Gretna, on the 1st inst., Mrs Birnie, aged 82. She was extensively known and universally respected. On the 12th ult., at Madeira, Elizabeth, only daughter of Lady Arthur Somerset, and niece of the Duke of Beaufort and the Earl of Falmouth, in her 25th year. DEATH OF THE WIDOW OF CAPTAIN COOK. – The lady of the far-famed navigator, has only in the present week closed her pilgrimage. Mrs Cook died on Wednesday last, at her house at Chatham, where she had long been much respected by all who knew her, having attained the great age of ninety-four. After a short illness, on the 4th instant, the Right Hon. Selkirk, fourteenth Lord Sempill. The title devolves on his eldest sister, Marea Janet, now Baroness Sempill. At his house, 41, Clerk-street, Edinburgh, on the 30th ult., Frazer Wilson, Esq., late deputy auditor of Excise for Scotland, aged 83. On the 6th inst., in London, in his 70th year, Mr William Linley, the accomplished musical amateur.

27th May 1835

BIRTHS.

At Annan, on the 18th inst., Mrs Underwood, of a daughter. At Ann House, Stranraer, on the 16th inst., the lady of Capt. J. C. Bennet, R.N., of a son. At Greenhill, on the 19th inst., the Right Hon. Lady Harriet Stuart Forbes of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

At Watch-Hall, near Annan, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. James Monielaws, the Rev. George Gillespie, Minister of Cummertrees, to Mary Anne, daughter of James Ewer, Esq, Watch-Hall. At St. Paul’s, Shadwell, London, on the 22d inst., by the Rev. W. W. Lutyens, M.A., Mr Alexander Chesney, draper, to Miss Jean Sloan, second daughter of Mr George Sloan, farmer, Kissock, Newabbey. At Scotland Street, Edinburgh, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. Dr Muir, Robert Mackenzie, Esq., W.S. to Mrs Campbell, widow of Duncan Campbell, Esq., of Duneholgine.

DEATHS.

At Over Dalveen, on the 13th curt., John Forsyth, Esq. of Troloss, aged 68 years. At Annan, on the 19th inst., Marianne, youngest daughter of Mr John Sawyer, Manager of the Cotton Factory, in her second year. At 35, Drummond Place, Edinburgh, on the 17th curt., in the 22d year of her age, Isabella, youngest daughter of the late William Gordon, Esq. of Halmyre. At Kirkcudbright, on the 14th inst., Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr David Ireland in Doonpark, and niece of William Ireland, Esq. of Barbey, Stewart Substitute, aged 25. At Same place, on the 19th inst., Miss Margaret Thomson of Knockbrex. At Edinburgh, on the 13th inst., John Nash, Esq., architect, in his 82d year. At Hardland of Balmaclellan, on the 16th inst., Mr Thomas Bell, farmer, aged 80 years. He was regular and steady in all departments of life, his death is much lamented by his relations and acquaintances, who will accept of this notification of his death. At Sanquhar, on the 16th inst., Janet Hamilton, aged 42, wife of John Dobson, who has left seven small children to lament their maternal guide. At Same place, on the 19th inst., William M’Math, bookman, aged 72. The deceased only consigned his consort to the silent tomb some few days previous to his own demise. At 35, Drummond Place, Edinburgh, on the 17th instant, in the 22d year of her age, Isabella, youngest daughter of the late William Gordon, Esq. of Halmyre. DEATH OF MRS HEMANS. – On the 16th inst., in Dawson Street, Dublin, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with that cheerfulness and pious resignation which might have been expected from her writings and her character, Mrs Hemans. On the 2d inst., after a few days’ illness, at Pulteney Town, Wick, in the 95th year of his age, and in the full possession of all his faculties, David Doull, late schoolmaster of Bower parish, Caithness. He was buried in the same grave with his father and oldest brother, whose united ages amount to two hundred and seventy-eight years. At Greenock, on Saturday, the 17th instant, Mr Thomas John Lynch, for many years an actor of great celebrity in the theatres Royal, Dunlin, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

3rd June 1835

BIRTHS.

At Seacliff House, on the 30th ult., Mrs Younger, junior of Craigielands, of a daughter. At Valleyfield, parish of Kirkcolm, on Saturday, the 24th ult., the lady of John Forsyth, Esq., of a son. Here, on the 30th ult., Mrs Joseph Wright, cabinet-maker, of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

Here, on Monday, the 1st curt., by the Rev. Robt. Wallace, Mr George M’George, Edinburgh, to Isabella, second daughter of Convener James Nibloe.

DEATHS.

Here, at her house, in St. Michael’s street. After a protracted illness of more than four years and a half, Mrs Mary Hill Bisset, wife of Major Davis, late of Dragoon Guards, and eldest daughter of the late Robert Bisset, Esq., of the Island of Madeira. On the 28th ult., at Cowes, the Right Hon. Mary, the Baroness Kirkcudbright, wife of Robert Davis, Esq., R.N. At Woodhall, on the 31st ult., Mrs Kennedy Lawrie, of Woodhall. At 61, English Street, here, on the 14th ult., Agnes, daughter of the late Thomas Frazer, mariner, of Whitehaven. At West Glen, Newabbey, on Tuesday, the 19th ult., Wm. Stitt, farmer, at the advanced age of 75 years. At Creetown, on the 14th ult., James Johnston, son to Mr James Johnston, innkeeper and tollkeeper, aged four years and six months. On Wednesday, the 20th ult., at East Cowes Castle, Isle of Wight, Mr Nash, the celebrated architect. The Rhode-Island (U.S.) papers announce the death, on Monday, 20th April of Samuel Slater, Esq. – long known as one of the most enterprising and respected citizens of that State, and as the father of the cotton manufacturing business in this country. The first cotton-mill built in the United States were erected by him, in Pawtuket. Capt. Kater, is among the recent losses which the country has sustained. He was in the prime of life. The celebrated engraver, Giovita Caraviglia, died at Florence on the 27th April. He surpassed even Morghen, his Master – had scarcely attained his 45th year, and was carried off while engaged in his finest work the Assumption, by Guido. In the Bombay Presidency, in January last, Robt. C. Money, Esq., in the Civil Service of the Honourable East India Company. By the death of this excellent young man, the Service to which he belonged has lost one of its brightest ornaments and society a most valuable member. Sent at an early age to India, Mr Money soon distinguished himself as an oriental scholar, and his knowledge of Hindostanee [sic] in particular, acquired him the friendship of many of the most distinguished natives of that country, by whom he was allowed to speak their language in great purity. During his residence in Bombay his mind was actively engaged in the promotion of education among the natives, and for some time he held, in addition to his official appointment, the honourable situation of Secretary to the Bombay Native Educational Society, an Institution which derived much benefit from his unremitting exertions in its behalf. It was his constant practice for some years past, particularly on the Sundays, and frequently during other days of the week, to be engaged with parties of the natives to whom he read the Bible and explained the truths contained in the pages of that sacred volume. His piety was sincere and unaffected, and his anxiety to communicate the knowledge which he possessed of his Saviour, to the benighted heathens by whom he was surrounded was extreme. A few years ago, assisted by the Rev. Mr Wilson, a missionary, and some other gentlemen, who thought and felt as he did, Mr Money succeeded in stablishing a Magazine at Bombay entirely devoted to religious purposes, to the pages of this publication he contributed valuable papers. He lived in the practice of all the duties which adorn the character of a true Christian, and in particular, was constant in his attention to the duties of family worship. In our own country this important service is but too much neglected, and in a distant land, like India, it is, we fear, of still rarer occurrencee (sic). A short time previous to his lamented death, Mr Money was promoted to a higher situation in the Service, at a station some distance from Bombay, and on his route to take possession of his new appointment, in passing through the jungle, he caught the fever peculiar to the marshy and wooded districts of India, which in a few dayt [sic] closed his life of usefulness. No man was more beloved in the Service to which he belonged, and none will be more sincerely regretted, not by his own countrymen alone, but also by many of the natives of India, by whom he was known and respected. It is no light consideration to his relatives and friends, to know that few individuals in any country are better prepared to meet their God, and few thus early called have led a life of more usefulness than he did. Mr Money was the second son of the late William T. Money, Esq., Consul General at Venice, and son-in-law of the Rev. James Gray, late Chaplain to the Honourable East India Company at Bhooj.

10th June 1835

BIRTHS.

On the 5th inst., at Walton Cottage, the lady of the Rev. George J. Duncan, of a son. At Invermay, Upper Canada, on the 23d April last, Mrs John Kennedy (late of Dumfries), of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

At Maxwelltown, on the 8th inst., in the house of Robert Dickson, Esq., by the Rev. William Rogerson, Thornhill, Mr John Johnstone, farmer, Whitespottes, Closeburn, to Miss Jean Nivison, daughter of the late Mr William Nivison, Burn, Morton. At St. Margaret’s Church, Rochester, Kent, on Wednesday the 27th ult., Mr John M’Gowan, Draper, to Mrs Martha M’Gowan, relict of Mr Robert M’Gowan, late of Bristol. At St. Paul’s Chapel, on the 1st inst., Sir James Stuart, Bart. of Allanbank, to Katherine, second daughter of Dr Alexander Munro of Craiglockhart, county of Mid Lothian, Professor of Anatomy, &c, in the University of Edinburgh. On the 28th ult., at St. Mary’s Church, Bryanston Square, London, Henry William Parnell, Esq. second son of the right Hon. Sir Henry Parnell, Bart. to Sophia, only daughter of the Hon. William and the late Lady Sophia Bligh. At Paisley, on the 2d inst. by the Rev. James Begg, Duncan Alex. Campell, Esq. distiller in Greenock, to Sarah, eldest daughter of the late John Macfarlane, Esq. of the latter place. In Candia, Mr Samuel Woodman, to Miss Sally Woodman. They had previously lived together in the married state for nearly thirty years. At the last term of the Supreme Court, the wife’s petition for a divorce, on account of the husband’s extreme cruelty, was presented, the charges proved, and a bill of divorce granted. A new courtship commenced – the hatchet was buried; and the fond couple, too impatient to abide “law’s delay” of a fortnight, for the usual punishment, repaired incontinently to a magistrate, who united the ardent lover and the blushing bride.

DEATHS.

At Curriestanes. On the 3d inst., Jemima, daughter of the Rev. Wm. Menzies, East Parish, Greenock, aged 11 months. Suddenly, at Wigtown, on the 5th inst., the Rev. Andrew Ogilvie, aged 73. At Fordbank, near Wigtown, on the 2d inst., Mr John M’Clelland, distiller, aged 52. At Melville Hospital, Chatham, on the 28th ult., Henry, youngest child of Dr Richardson. At Kirkcudbright, on the 29th ult., Mr Samuel Rae, baker. At Landhead, near Mount Annan, on Wednesday last, James Edgar, joiner. At Langholm, on the 28th ult., Andrew Clark, nailer. At Birmingham, on the 28th ult., of consumption, James Douglas Cunningham, third son of the late Alex. Cunningham, schoolmaster of Buittle. At Woodend House, on the 27th ult., Robert Henry, Esq. of Woodend, late lieutenant- colonel of the 21st or royal Scotch fusileers. On the 15th ult., at Wartzburg, a woman named Appollonia Rothmann, at the extraordinary age of 117 years and 8 months. So lately as in the autumn of 1833, she took an active part in the vintage there. Her husband was a private soldier, and she was in all the campaigns of the seven years’ war, in which she rendered great services in attending on the sick and wounded. At Leith Walk, on the 27th ult., in his 66th year, Mr James Allison, vinegar maker. At Hailes Cottage, on the 29th ult., Mr John Fraser, formerly builder in Edinburgh. At Edinburgh, on the 24th ult., David George Sandeman, Esq. In the place Vendome, Paris, in his 67th year, the Earl of Devon. At Ormiston, Roxburghshire, on the 24th ult., William Mein, Esq. aged 68. At Dunse, on the 16th ult., Mr John Campbell, surgeon. The deceased had been long celebrated for his successful treatment of fractures.

17th June 1835

BIRTHS.

At Hewk, Dumfries-shire, on the 11th inst., the widow of Captain Charles J. Hope Johnstone, of a son. At Ryedale, on the 12th inst., Mrs Syme, of a daughter. At Bankend, on the 1st inst., Mrs Robt. Nicholson, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Castle-Street, yesterday (Monday), by the Rev. Dr. Thos. Duncan, Thomas Maxwell, Esq. of Drumpark, to Margaret, only daughter of John M’Vicar, Esq., Dumfries. On the 9th inst., at St. Mark’s church, Liverpool, Mr H. Chalmers, merchant, Dumfries, to Louisa, eldest daughter of the late Captain James Brown, Liverpool. Here, on Friday, the 12th inst., by the Rev. Robert Wallace, Mr William Burgess, blacksmith, to Miss Margaret Irving. Here, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Robt. Wallace, Mr John Ferguson, gardener, Minnyhive, to Miss Catherine Milligan, only surviving daughter of the late Mr John Milligan, architect and builder, of the former place. At Torthorwald, on Thursday, the 11th inst., by the Rev. John Yorstoun, Mr William Johnstone, to Janet, second daughter of Mr David Wright, shoemaker there. At Carlaverock Church, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. Robert Gillies, Mr John Donaldson, to Agnes Edgar, daughter of Mr Thomas Fleeming, blacksmith, Bankend. At Kirkcudbright, on the 12th inst., Mr James M’Ewen, junior, carpenter, Gatehouse-of- Fleet, to Miss Elizabeth Callie of Kirkcudbright. At Florence, on the 30th April, at the house of George Hamilton Seymour, his Britannic Majesty’s Minister, John Andrew Macdouall, Esq., second son of the late Andrew Macdouall, Esq. of Logan, to Henrietta Gertrude, eldest daughter of the late Captain Charles Montague Walker, R.N. Lately, at St. Thomas’s Portsmouth, Lieut.-Col. Napier, (who was gazetted as a dead man, “killed” at the battle of Corunna), to Mrs Alcock, widow of Capt. Alcock, R.N., and niece to the late Admiral Sir Thomas Foley, G.C.B.

DEATHS.

At No 41. Irish Street, Dumfries, on the 15th current, Mr Thos. Haugh, assistant surgeon of the Inverness-shire Militia. At the schoolhouse of Twynholm, on the 14th ult., of consumption, Maitland F. Adamson, merchant, Liverpool, second son of Mr John Adamson, schoolmaster, in his 19th year. At Newton-Stewart, on Monday, the 8th curt., in the 52d year of her age, Mrs Craik, of the Galloway Arms Inn, much regretted by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. At Annan, on the 4th inst., in the prime of life, Joseph Wells, plasterer. He was a native of Lochmaben – his loss is deeply regretted, and his memory will long be cherished by a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances. At Upper Craigenputtock, on the 8th inst, Mr Robert M’Adam. At 12, Royal Circus, Edinburgh, on the 9th inst., Martha Harriet, infant daughter of Wm. Y. Herries, Esq. of Spottes. Suddenly, at Glasgow, on the 30th ult., on his way to Leamington, Charles Gordon, Esq., wine-merchant, Provost of Forres. At his house, North Hanover Street, Glasgow, on the 4th inst., Robert Thomson, Esq., one of the Town Clerks of the City of Glasgow. On Sunday, the 31st ult., at his house in Blandford Square, London, William Smith, Esq., formerly one of the representatives for the city of Norwich. The integrity of his conduct during forty-six years’ service in the Parliament, and his consistency in maintaining the principles of civil and religious liberty during a period so trying and eventful, will entitle his name to an honourable place in the list of those who have lived for the benefit of their country and mankind.

24th June 1835

BIRTH.

Here, yesterday (Monday), Mrs A. W. M’Master, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

In Irish Street, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. R. Wallace, John Jackson, Esq., writer, to Jane, only daughter of James M’Robert, Esq., one of the Masters of the Academy here. At Stenhouse Cottage, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Robert Wilson, Mr Robert Watt, ironmonger, Dumfries, to Mary, second daughter of the late James M’Turk, Esq. of Stenhouse. On the 9th inst., at the Banks, by the Rev. Geo. Hamilton, of Kirkcudbright, Mr William M’Monies, tenant at Park of Tongland, to Anna, fifth daughter of Mr Rigg. Here, on the 12th curt., by the Rev. Dr Duncan, Mr Wm. Caven, farmer, Nethertown, Lochrutton, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr Wm. M’Naught, spirit dealer, Friars’ Vennel. On the 10th inst., at St. Mary-le-Bone Church, John Morin, Esq., jun. of Carzield, to Anna Morison, eldest daughter, of Anthony Todd Thomson, Esq., M.D., of Hinde Street, Manchester Square, London. At Maxwelltown, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. William Thorburn, Mr George Thomson, tailor, to Jane, Youngest daughter of the late Mr John Mason, Maxwelltown. At Port-William, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. Mr Walker, Mr William M’Credie, Barmeal, to Miss Margaret Han—y, niece of Robert Cuming, Esq., Port-William. At Congeith, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. John Crocket of Kirkgunzeon, Mr James Milroy, Newabbey, to Miss M‘Naight, Aucheninnes, near Dalbeattie.

DEATHS.

Suddenly, at 14, Nelson Street, Edinburgh, on the 14th inst., Mr William Kerr, son of Mr John Kerr, wine merchant, formerly of Dumfries. Cut off in the dawn of manhood, and from all the fair prospects of a useful and honourable life, though gain, it is hoped, to him; his premature death has deepened the sorrow of the relatives and friends whom he had left to lament his loss. At Langholm, on the 3d inst., Miss Scott, daughter of the late Mr Hugh Scott, farmer in Ewelees, parish of Ewes. At Langholm on the 4th inst., Janet Brown, aged 33, spouse of Mr John Glendinning, ironmonger, there. At Annan, on the 17th inst., Mr Richard Irving, herring merchant. At Watch-Hill, near Annan, on the 18th inst., Lewis Bell, cattle-dealer, Todholes. The deceased was thrown from his horse when returning from the Annan market; he has left a widow and a large family to bewail their loss. At Creetown, on the 17th inst., Mrs Ramsay, widow of the late Mr Ramsay, in her 86th year. She was a Christian indeed of singular piety and resignation, who lived universally esteemed, and died much regretted. At Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 17th instant, aged 21 years, Alexander, eldest son of Mr John Stewart, mason there. At same place, on the 20th inst., after a very short illness, aged 66 years, Mr John M’Lachlin, grocer there.

1st July 1835

BIRTH.

At 4 Pitt Street, Edinburgh, on the 24th inst., the lady of John Ord Mackenzie, writer to the signet, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Buttals, Barbadoes, in May last, C. Darling, son of Gen. Darling, Governor of Tobago, A.D.C. and Private Secretary to his Excellency General Sir Lionel Smith, K.C.B., to Ann Mins, eldest daughter of the late Alex. Dalzell, Esq. At Goosebuds, parish of Dunscore, by the Rev. Mr Brydon, Mr John Oliver, Spirit-dealer, Dumfries, to Mary M‘Lelland, eldest daughter of Mr John M’Lelland, farmer. Here, on Friday last, by the Rev. George Burnside of Terregles, Mr John Alexander, artist, from Liverpool, to Miss Jane Baxter of Irongray. At Newcastle-under-Lyne, on the 2d inst., Mr J. Wright, draper and tea-dealer, to Miss Sarrah [sic] Gerrard of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. At Sheffield, on the 22d inst., Mr Wm. M’Nay, tea dealer of Newcastle-under-Lyne, third son of the late David M’Nay of Balbasie, near Creetown, to Miss Rennie of Sheffield, Yorkshire.

DEATHS.

Here, on Wednesday last, Ann Denholm, relict of John Gray, Esq., Ladylands. At Westerkirk on the 22d inst., Mr James Fairbairn, farmer there, and factor to Sir Frederick Johnstone, Bart. The deceased was remarkable for a strong and vigorous understanding, original thinking, an unexhaustible [sic] stock of anecdote, a proper mastery over the Scotch dialect, and its most expressive phraseology, which, with a rich fund of humour entirely his own, made his conversation delightful, and his company courted by all who knew him. He will be long regretted as an able farmer, a kind and obliging neighbour, and a charitable and good man. At Broomholm, on the 24th inst., David Maxwell, Esq. of Broomholm. At Kinharvie House, Newabbey, upon the 28th curt., Geo. J. Johnstone, son of the late William Johnston, his Majesty’s Attorney General for Prince Edward’s Islands. At Annan, on the 16th curt., Mrs Margaret Byers, spouse of Mr Francis Smith, gardener there, at an advanced age. On 20th April last, on board his Majesty’s ship, Fair Rosamond, at Assension [sic] Bay, John Hunter, aged 20 years, son of Mr James Hunter, mail guard, Carlisle, and late of the Portpatrick mail, Dumfries. The deceased was a young man of activity and fair promise, and his early loss is deeply lamented by his friends. At Dolphinston, on the 23d inst., Jane Sharpe, daughter of John Ord Mackenzie, writer to the signet. On the 11th inst., at Woolwich, Colonel Sir Augustus Fraser, of the royal artillery. On Monday, the 15th inst., aged 74, Mr Thomas Wilson, mariner, He was stationed at the tenth gun on the lower deck of the Venerable, of 74 guns, in the action off Camperdown, on the 11th of October, 1797, and lost an arm and the sight of both eyes during the battle.

8th July 1835

BIRTH.

At 2, Montague Place, Glasgow, on the 1st inst., Mrs Litt of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

Here, on the 30th ultimo, by the Rev. James Hamilton, Rector of Torrs, County of Kent, the Rev. Charles Maitland Babington, Rector of Peterstow, Herefordshire, to Catherine, youngest daughter of the late David Newall, Esq. At Woodhouse of Dardarroch, on the 6th curt., by the Rev. Mr Brown of Glencairn, Mr Charles M’Minn, writer in Dumfries, to Miss Jane Anderson. Here, yesterday morning, by the Rev. Wm. Thorburn, Troqueer, Robert Biggar, Esq. of Summerhill, parish of Urr, to Miss Margaret Howat, eldest daughter of the late Mr Robert Howat, spirit and wine merchant. At Port-William, on the 16th ult., by the Rev. Geo Walker, Mr William M’Credie, to Miss Margaret Hannay, Port-William, Barmail. At the house of Mr Thomas Redpath, Croalchaple, Closeburn, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. Andrew Bennet, Mr Chas. M’Kiag, [sic] Closeburn Miln, to Miss Mary M’Gowan.

DEATHS.

At Tinwald-Downs, on the 3d curt., to the deep regret of all who knew him, Mr George M. Welsh, grocer, Dumfries, aged 25. The deceased had been in business on his own account for about two years, and never was there a young tradesman that gave fairer promise of that somewhat rare quality commonly called “rising the world.” His manner was excellent, his industry untiring, his principles most sound, and his natural disposition so obliging, that he gradually drew around him so many friends, that competence, if not fortune, appeared to be contingent on lengthened days. Perhaps no youth of the same standing ever passed through life that had less to regret; but where others saw nothing but blamelessness and worth, he himself accounted abstinence from guilt a mere negation, and centered [sic] every hope in the merits and atonement of a gracious Redeemer. At Annan, on the 3d inst., Mrs Lidderdale, much respected. At Stranraer, on the 29th ult., Mr Anthony M’Gowan, saddler, aged 44. At Johnstone Schoolhouse, on Friday, the 26th ult., Maryanne Richardson Smith, relict of the late Mr James Smith, merchant, Lochmaben. At Holestane, Durrisdeer, on the 21st ultimo, Mrs Margaret Graham, spouse of Mr William Graham, of the former place. At Cumston Mains, near Kirkcudbright, on the 23d ult., after a tedious illness, Robert, eldest son of the late Mr Wm. Houston – a young man of great promise, and much respected. On the 28th ult., after a lingering illness, at Laghead, near Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Mr James Kelly, aged 75. He was one of those rare individuals who, during a lengthened span, uniformly followed the golden rule of doing unto others as he could wish to be done by; was kind hearted, generous, and humane; an obliging neighbour, a steady friend, and charitable to the poor, without the slightest ostentation. He possessed good natural abilities, great strength and sterling independence of mind, a clear understanding, extraordinary shrewdness of observation, and unyielding integrity of principle. Few man have descended into the dark and narrow house, who were more truly beloved by their families, or more generally and sincerely lamented by their friends and neighbours. In Van Dieman’s Land, in January, last, John eldest son of the Rev. Walter Dunlop, aged 27. His friends will be pleased to receive this notification. At Hosley Bank, Wrexham, on Sunday 28th ult., Henry Ker, second son of William Dobie, Esq., Surgeon, aged three years. At London, on the 22d ult., Mr James Smith, aged 24. The deceased was a promising young man, a native of Trailtrow, in the parish of Cummertrees, which place he left only three weeks ago for the English metropolis. His premature death has cast a gloom on the whole circle of his acquaintances, to whom he was endeared by many a social tie. At Liverpool, on the 29th ult., Isabella, eldest daughter of Captain Hugh Mackay, 92d Highlanders.

15th July 1835

BIRTH.

The hereditary Prince of Tuscany, born in the early part of last month, was baptized on the 11th by the Archbishop of Florence. The Austrian Ambassador stood sponsor in the name of the Emperor. He received the name of Ferdinand-sauveur-Marie-Joseph-Jean- Baptiste-Francois-Louis-Gonzague-Raphael-Revnier-Janvier!!!

MARRIAGES.

At Barcloy Mill, by the Rev. Andrew M’Culloch, on the 23d ultimo, Captain Thomas Louden Murdoch, of the Brig Reform, Dumfries, to Miss Sarah Brown. At Sanquhar, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. James Reid, Mr Gilbert Ritchie, farmer, Eastside, Kirkconnel, to Miss Elizabeth, eldest daughter of William Kerr, Esq., Sanquhar. The sage bridegroom is a widower to the tune of 76, the buxom and blooming bride lags nearly a half behind in the silent march of years; but why should querrolous gossips meddle in the matter; a man has a right to make himself comfortable at any period of life. On Sunday week, at St. Philip’s Church, Liverpool, Mr Francis Napier, printer, to Miss Catherine Mackey. Lately, at St Patrick’s Chapel, Toxteth-park, and afterwards at Formby Church, Mr L. Formby, aged 94, to Mrs Ratcliffe, aged 84. On the 30th ult., at St. James’s Church, London, Sir Harry Verney, Bart, M.P. for Buckingham, son of the late General Sir Harry Calvert, to Eliza, daughter of the late Admiral Sir George Hope, and of the hon. Lady Hope, sister of the late Lord Kinnaird.

DEATHS.

Here, on Thursday last, Mr Alexander Welsh, shoemaker, aged 62. Here, on the 11th inst., in St. Michael’s Street, and formerly in the farm of Parkgate, Mr Wm. M’Clure, in his eightieth year, much regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, as a man of strict integrity, amiable manners, and sincere piety. At Miltonis, parish of Newluce, on the 27th ult., Mr Gilbert M’Ilwrick, aged 76 – a man of great integrity, and much respected. At Annan, on the morning of the 8th inst., Thomas Rule, late merchant there. At Richibucto, New Brunswick, on the 3d of April last, sincerely regretted by all who knew her, Susan M’Dowall, wife to the Rev. Jas. Hannay, minister of St. Andrew’s Church, Richibucto. At Loaningfoot, Kirkbean, Ebenezer Black, schoolmaster. During the short period of his labours in this parish, Mr Black evinced a degree of talent and energy as a teacher, which excited the admiration of all who were capable of appreciating these high qualifications, and procured for him the respect and affection of his pupils. From his having long contemplated death with a Christian’s faith and hope, he submitted to his sufferings with a patience and resignation which could not be surpassed, and which could only be regarded as the certain harbinger of the Christian’s reward. At Sanquhar, Dumfries-shire, on the 3d curt., after a short illness, John Ballantine, son of Mr Archibald Livingston, writer in Glasgow. At Newcastle, Miss Collingwood, last surviving sister of Admiral Lord Collingwood. At Oldhall, near Paisley, on the 1st inst., George Baird, Esq., the celebrated Renfrewshire agriculturist.

22nd July 1835

BIRTH.

On the 28th May, Mrs Frances Ann Butler, late Kemble, was safely delivered of a daughter, at her residence in the neighbourhood of Philadelphia.

MARRIAGES.

At No 3, Cheyne-street, Edinburgh, upon Monday, the 13th current, by the Rev. Mr Macfarlane of St. Bernard’s, Adam Dinwoodie, Esq., Comptroller of Customs at Poulton- le-Fylde, Lancashire, to Ellen Blackstock, second daughter of Mr Wm. Carson, writer. At the Manse of New Monkland, on the 9th inst., Mathew Nisbet, M.D., surgeon, Honourable East India Company’s Service, to Mary, youngest daughter of the Rev. James Begg, D.D., minister of that parish. At Edinburgh, on the 14th instant, Mr James Simpson, accountant, to Lilias, only daughter of William Davies, Hope Park. On the 7th instant, at St. Marylebone Church, London, Winthrop Praed, Esq., M.P, to Helen, youngest daughter of the late George Bogle, Esq.

DEATHS.

In Burns’ Street, Dumfries, on the 16th current, Mrs Ann Burns, aged 63, wife of Mr Robert Burns, retired Officer of Somerset House, and eldest son of the Bard. The deceased died in the same house, and will be interred in the Mausoleum, where lie the remains of her great relative. At Rosefield, Troqueer, on the 16th curt., Alexander, youngest son of Alex. Young, Esq., Procurator-Fiscal for the County of Dumfries. At Southerness, on the 17th inst., Margaret, infant daughter of Mr Walter Duncan, druggist here. At Edinburgh, on the 17th inst., aged 42, after a severe illness, which he bore with true fortitude and pious resignation, beloved and esteemed by all with whom he was acquainted, Mr James M’Donald, son of the late Mr M’Donald, of the Blue Bell, Belford, Northumberland. The deceased was, for eighteen years, Guard of the Mail between Dumfries and Edinburgh, which situation he filled with credit to himself, and satisfaction to his employers. At Snade, Glencairn, on the 16th inst., John Caven, Esq., of Birkshaw – much and justly regretted. At Megdale, on the 10th inst., John Dalgliesh, aged 24 – deeply regretted by a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances. At Garliestown, on the 8th inst., Mr Hugh Bryce, merchant, and son of Mr James Bryce, ship-owner, aged 29. At Logan, in the parish of Buittle, on the 30th ult., Jane, daughter of John Muirhead, Esq. At Castle-Douglas, on the 15th inst., after a short illness, Adam Halliday, stone-cutter. At Plumbon, near Annan, Mrs Dalgleish, relict of Mr John Dalgliesh, farmer, the mother of Wm. Dalgliesh, Esq., for many years rector of Annan, and afterwards of Eskbank Academy, aged nearly 100. At Arbroath, on the 19th ult., the Rev. George Gleig, minister of Arbroath, in the 78th year of his age, and the 47th of his ministry. At his seat, Dochfour, near Inverness, on the 28th ult., at the venerable age of 93, Evan Baillie, Esq., formerly representative in Parliament for Glasgow, and one of the most distinguished of her merchants.

29th July 1835

BIRTHS.

At Millfield, near Moffat, on the 20th inst., Mrs Jardine, of a son. At Blairquhan, Ayrshire, on the 18th inst., Lady Hunter Blair, of a daughter. At Sanquhar, on Friday last, the wife of Mr Robt. Thomson, Sheriff-Officer there, of a son. At Maxwellton, Glencairn, on Friday last, the wife of Mr John Jardine, of a son. At Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, on the 7th inst., the Countess of Errol, (3d daughter of his Majesty) of a daughter. On the 22d instant, in Jeremy-street, London, Viscountess Stormont, of a son and heir.

MARRIAGES.

At Palmerston, on the 24th curt., by the Rev. w. Dunlop, Mr Walter Seaton, joiner, Tynron, to Janet, eldest daughter of Mr John Grierson, tanner, Palmerston. On Thursday last, at St. Peter’s Church, Liverpool, Mr R. Mackie, spirit-merchant, Douglas, Isle of Man, to Anna, eldest daughter of the late Mr Peter Mactier, merchant, Gatehouse, Galloway. At Montrose, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. Robert Smith, Andrew Chricton, Esq., saxe Cobourg Place, Edinburgh, to Isabella, eldest daughter of Mr Calvert, Rector of the Grammar School, Montrose. On Saturday morning, John Winters of Sacombe, married a widow with four children, from an adjoining parish, applied to the overseers for work, and to the Board of Guardians for assistance, all within the space of three hours! - Hereford Reformer.

DEATHS.

At Maxwelltown, on the 20th curt., Sergeant-Major Andrew Milligan, of the Dumfries- shire Militia Staff, aged 62. At Thornhill, on the 14th curt., Robert, youngest son of the late Mr Kennedy, nurseryman. At Langholm, on the 20th inst., Jane, daughter of Mr Geo. Scott, merchant. On the 23d curt., at Toomshield Burn, William Dickson, farmer. The manner of Mr Dickson’s death was awfully sudden, and it may be said to have occurred in the very midst of his industrious occupation; his mother and wife became uneasy at his lengthened stay in the field where he was ploughing, and on going to call him for dinner, the messenger found him lying beside his team a corpse. At Sanquhar, on the 15th instant, aged 3 ½ years, Isabella, daughter of Mr John Hair, architect and bridge-surveyor. On the 18th inst., James, son of Mr John Drife, farmer, Burnfoot, by Sanquhar. At Cutcloy, parish of Whithorn, on the 20th inst., Miss Mary Stewart – a young lady much respected. At Wigtown, on the 20th inst., Mrs Margaret M’Geoch, wife of John Hawthorn, Esq. At Ardenconal House, Dumbartonshire, on the 14th instant, Andrew Buchanan, Esq. of Ardenconal, in his 91st year. On the 25th of May last, at Belvidere Estate, Island of Jamaica, the Hon. George Cuthbert, President of the Council of that Island. At Longtown, last week, James Scott, well known in the north as the famous prince of conjurors.” At Lane End, Liverpool, aged 73, Wm. Turner, Esq., whose name is connected with various discoveries and improvements in the earthenware manufacture, and one of the oldest manufacturers in the trade. At the breaking out of the French Revolution, he happened to be in France, and sustained heavy pecuniary losses in consequence of being taken as a Dutch spy, on which charge he was tried and acquitted. Afterwards the Revolutionists compelled him to work with a pick in assisting to demolish the Bastile. He owed his liberty to the late Duke of Sutherland, our ambassador at Paris.

5th August 1835

BIRTHS.

At Glencrosh, Moniaive, on the 2d inst., Mrs Moffat, of a daughter. On the 21st ult., in Carlton Terrace, London, the Marchioness of Abercorn, of a daughter. At the Chateau of Larrot, near Pau, France, on the 16th ult., the lady of the Hon. James Murray, advocate, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At 3, Albyn Place, Edinburgh, on the 28th ult., William Stewart, Esq., W.S., to Alison, second daughter of the late Charles Steuart, Esq., W.S. At Innerleithen, on the 28th ult., Alexander Moffat, tallow-chandler, Dalkeith, to Jessie, only daughter of the late Robert Carter of Earlston. At No 5, King-street, Dumfries, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Mr Wallace, Mr James M’Kenzie, surgeon here, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late Mr Robert Douglas. At Friars’ Glen, Jedburgh, on the 28th ult., George Hutton, Esq. of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to Miss Riddell, daughter of the late Walter Riddell, Esq. Mr Thomas Gill, son of Mr Gill, of the French Horn Inn, Sarum, was married on the 28th of June, at St. Edmund’s Church, Salisbury, to Miss Angell, late of Newfoundland, by which marriage he will shortly come into the possession of a number of estates and money, amounting in value to £1,000,000 left by a Mr Angell, who died some sixty years since. The Chrois estate, near Lambeth, forms part of the landed property, and to possess which he must hear the name and arms of the Angell family. He is at present the mail-cart man, on the line of road from Warminster to Sarum. – Devizes Gazette.

DEATHS.

At Maxwelltown, on the 21st ult., Mrs Isabella Locke, wife of Mr James Brown, dyer. Here, on Tuesday last, after a lingering illness, Margaret Grainger, relict of the late Mr Robert Walker, cabinet-maker here. At Killeran, parish of Anwoth, on the 24th ult., after a lingering illness of about twelve months, seven of which she was close confined to bed in great agony, suffering with exemplary patience, Grace Caig, aged 39 years, wife of William Turner, Killeran. At Wigtown, on the 31st ult., Mrs Blair M’Candlish, wife of Mr John Irving, plasterer, - much regretted. At Romford, on the 22d ult., William James, infant son of Mr William Johnston, tea dealer there. On the 39th ult., at Blackcraig, Borgue, after a severe illness, Mr George M’Clellan, aged 50. He possessed a kind and obliging disposition, and is deeply lamented by his family, and a large circle of friends. At Dalmellington, on the 21st ult., Miss Margaret M’Mynne, sister of the Rev. Duncan M’Mynne, formerly minister of that parish – aged 93. At Dunbar, on the morning of Tuesday, the 23d ult., Mr George Miller, late printer and bookseller, aged 64 years. He was editor and publisher of the cheap Magazine, the Monthly Monitor or Philanthropic Museum, and author of “Popular Philosophy, or the Book of Nature laid open upon Christian Principles.” At Edinburgh, on the 25th ult., John Rodney, fifth son of Major-General the Hon. P. Stuart. In her 90th year, Mrs Rosetta Solomon, cousin of the Rev. Solomon Herschell, the chief Rabbi of the Jews in England. For nearly 20 years she devoted her sole time and attention to nursing, visiting, and consoling the sick, aged, and afflicted. At Maida Hill, aged 70, Mr Joseph Manton, the celebrated gun-maker.

12th August 1835

BIRTHS.

At 9, New Street, Spring Gardens, London, on the 11th ult., the Hon. the Lady of Sir John Campbell, M.P., of a daughter. At Maxwelltown, on the 5th inst., Mrs Cairns, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

At Kirkcudbright, upon the 10th inst., Mathew Boyd Kerr, Esq., Penang, to Montgomery Elizabeth Mure, daughter of William Mure, Esq. At Douglas, Isle of Man, on the 20th ult., Mr Edward Gelling, merchant there, to Miss Mary Brown, formerly of Kirkcudbright. At Brownhill Inn, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Andrew Bennet, Mr Andrew Carruthers, stockingmaker, Green-brae, to Miss Margaret Smith, Chrole Chapel, Closeburn. At Sanquhar, on the 7th inst., by the Rev. Thomas Montgomery, Mr John Hyslop, tailor, Kirkconnel, to Miss Margaret, eldest daughter of James Hair, Esq., Sanquhar.

DEATHS.

Here, on the 21st ult., Mrs Margaret M’Keachie, wife of Mr John Edgar, baker here. At Annan, James, son of Mr David Watt, bookbinder, in his 5th year. At Annan, Nancy, daughter of Mr Alex. Brysson, baker, in her 14th year. At Thornhill, on Sunday last, James, only son of James Hepburn, Esq. of Dunreggan, aged 18 months. At Liverpool, on the 23d ult., Mr John R. Murray, a young man in the prime of life; his memory will be long cherished by a number of friends and acquaintances. He has left a widowed mother to lament his premature death. At New Orleans, on 1st June last, Mr John Macmillan, merchant. At Sanquhar, on the 5th inst., Mr John Thompson, aged 66 years. In the year 1798, at the commencement of the Dumfries-shire Militia, the deceased entered that corps and was soon preferred to officiate as Sergeant, and at its reduction was honourably put upon the Staff, from which he retired with a pension of one shilling per day, after having served for the space of 21 years. Thereafter he served as a night guard in Montague House, under the auspices of the Duke of Buccleuch, from which he retired in June, 1834, having occupied that situation for 14 years, and for which he was honoured with the handsome annuity of £30 from his Grace the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. At Kirkconnel, aged 83 years, Margaret Harper, much respected in life, and truly regretted at death. DEATH OF DR M’CRIE. – It is with the deepest regret that we have to announce the sudden decease of this learned divine and celebrated historian, who was distinguished alike for his great talents and for his private virtues. He expired on Wednesday about half-past 12 o’clock in the 64th year of his age and 40th of his ministry. – Edinburgh Courant.

19th August 1835

BIRTHS.

At Port-Glasgow, on the 14th inst., the lady of James Dykes, Esq., writer, of a son. At Yester House, on the 8th instant, the Marchioness of Tweeddale, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Kirkmichael, on the 17th curt., by the Rev. John Wightman of Kirkmahoe, the Rev. Hugh Dobie, minister of Kirkmichael, to Amelia Elianora, youngest daughter of the late Rev. James Smail, minister of that parish. At Menock, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Rogerson, Thornhill, Mr Wm. Hanning, merchant, Keir Miln, to Miss Ann Richardson. At Torthorwald Mill, on the 11th curt., by the Rev. Peter Carmichael, Penpont, Mr John Clark, merchant, Maxwelltown, to Miss Jessie Thomson, youngest daughter of the late Rev. James Thomson of Quarrelwood. The left-handed marriage of Prince Augustus of Prussia with the daughter of the Prussian Major, Ostrowski, has caused a powerful sensation at Berlin. Prince Augustus is Commander-in-Chief of all the Prussian artillery, and possesses a colossal fortune. He was born on the 9th of Sept 1779. The young lady is of rare beauty.

DEATHS.

At Crescent, Dundee, on the 30th ult., Mrs Sarah Blacklock Taylor, wife of John Irving Henderson, Esq., advocate, Sheriff-Substitute of Forfarshire at Dundee. At Langholm, on the 11th inst., Mary, daughter of Mr Geo. Scott, merchant. At Langholm, on the 11th inst., Thomas, son of Mr Wm. Anderson, blacksmith. At Brighton, on the 6th inst., Louisa Ann, eldest daughter of the late General Patrick Alexander Agnew, late of the Hon. East India Company’s Service. At Lasswade Manse, on the 27th ult., the Rev. John Paton, minister of Lasswade, in the 80th year of his age, and 52d of his ministry. At Sunday week, at Richmond Hill, near Whitehaven, awfully sudden, Captain Sproule, R.N., in the 60th year of his age. The deceased distinguished himself in several desperate engagements in the course of the last war, particularly at the cutting out of the French fleet in Basque roads, on which occasion, we believe, he received a severe wound. Near the Horse and Jockey, county Tipperary, Mr Thomas Smee, a respectable farmer, aged 115. He never lost a tooth, but one, and retained all his faculties to the last moment of his existence. On the 11th (23d) [sic] of June, aged 67 years, Admiral Andrew Miaulis, the celebrated Hydriot Captain. He was buried on the south-west point of the peninsula of Munichia, in the spot whence the old Admiral’s native island, Hydra, is to be seen. A monument will be erected over the grave, and this point of the Munichia will henceforth bear the name of cape Miaulis. The Chancellor of State and the military and civil authorities assisted in the ceremony, as well as the officers of the foreign men of war then in Pyraeus harbour.

26th August 1835

BIRTHS.

At Annan, on the 21st inst., the lady of George Dalgliesh, Esq., of a son. At Stranraer, on the 11th instant, Mrs Captain David, of two daughters and a son, who, with the mother, are all doing well.

MARRIAGES.

On the 18th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Puller of Urr, James Hyslop, Esq., Waterbeck, to Janet, daughter of Mr Johnstone, parish of Urr. At Lockerbie, on the 21st curt., by the Rev. David Buchan Douie, Mr William Jameson, eldest son of Mr Gaven Jameson, farmer, Castlemilk Town, to Miss Riddick, only daughter of Mr James Riddick, Lockerbie. Lately, at Annan, Mr Benjamin Johnstone, jun., of Dornock, to Jean, eldest daughter of Mr Isaac Hope, Blue Bell Inn, Annan. On the 13th inst., at St. Peter’s Church, Bolton, Mr Francis M’Gill, draper, Manchester, to Alice, youngest daughter of Mr David Scott, of the former place.

DEATHS.

At Janefield Place, Leith, after a short illness, on the 15th curt., George Allan, Esq., late Editor of the Dumfries Journal. On the 25th July, in Clifden, Galway, Martin Evans, Esq., M.D. At David-street, Maxwelltown, on the 8th curt., Mr Thomas Niven, formerly merchant in Rochdale, Lancashire, aged 81 years. At Blairbay, Wigtownshire, on the 14th inst., Helen Hannay, youngest daughter of John Miller, Esq., merchant, Greenock. Suddenly, at Edinburgh, on the 13th inst., Captain Alex. Grant, Honourable East India Company’s service, third son of the late Robert Grant, Esq. of Wester Elchies, Morayshire. On Saturday, the 8th instant, Mr Gutzell, aged 28, for several years the attached and faithful secretary of Mr Cobbett. – Grief for the death of his illustrious master was the immediate cause of his dissolution. On Sunday, the 9th inst., at Garreglwyd, Holyhead, aged 85, John Jones, Esq., formerly a commander of one of his Majesty’s packets on the Falmouth and Holyhead stations. Prior to that he had served for twenty years in the Royal Navy; and was, probably, the last surviving officer who was present at the memorable siege of the Havannah, in 1762.

2nd September 1835 (Item to check)

BIRTHS.

At Barholm House, on the 20th ult., the lady of John McCulloch, Esq. of Barholm, of a daughter. At Moat House of Troqueer, yesterday, the lady of John M’George, Esq., of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Netherhall, Balmaghie, on the 25th ult., Alexander Livingston, Esq. of Gribdale, to Margaret, daughter of Mr Robert Douglas. On the 18th ultimo, at Marylebone Church, London, Sir Walter George Stirling, Bart. of Faskine, to the Honourable Caroline Frances Byng, youngest daughter of Lieutenant General Lord Strafford, and niece of George Byng, Esq., M.P. for Middlesex.

DEATHS.

At Kells Manse, on the 26th ult., Mrs Maitland, wife of the Rev. James Maitland, younger of Fairgirth, and third daughter of the late Cosby Swindell Norvell, Esq. of Boghall, Linlithgowshire. Here, on Sunday, the 23d ult., Margaret Elizabeth, infant daughter of J. S. Gladstone, Esq. of Liverpool. Yesterday, at Maxwelltown, Jane Wright, wife of Mr Thomas M’Burnie, brewer, aged 33 years. At Killern, parish of Anwoth, on the 25th ult., aged 69 years, Mrs Mary Boddan, widow of Mr John Boddan, Killern. At Corse of Kirkpatrick, on the 8th of September, 1834, William Carson, aged 66. At the Village of Kirkpatrick, on the 15th August, 1835, Margaret Harris, relict of William Carson, aged 65. SUDDEN DEATH - at Kelton […..] parish of Kelton, on the 24th ultimo, Robert Heuchan received an awfully sudden call. He was on the harvest rig, and in the act of binding a sheaf of corn, when he dropped down and instantly expired without a groan, murmur, or convulsive motion of any kind. He was a respectable man, and had reached the venerable of age of four score years.

9th September 1835

BIRTHS.

At Edinburgh, on the 26th ultimo, the wife of Thomas Carlyle, Esq., advocate, of a son. On Monday, at Springfield Cottage, Greenock, Mrs D. MacDougall, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

At Gateslack, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. Geo. Wallace, Mr James Moffat, Blackston, to Agnes, youngest daughter of Wm. Rae, Esq., Gateslack. In London, on the 27th ult., at St. George’s, Bloomsbury, by the Rev. Samuel Birch, D.D., Prebendary of St. Paul’s, &c &c., Edward eldest son of Edward Jones, Esq., of Ashbourn, Derbyshire, and nephew of John R. Riddell, Esq. of Kinharvey, Kirkcudbrightshire, to Elizabeth, only surviving child of the late William Potts, Esq. of London. On Tuesday, the 1st inst., at Lancaster, James Openshaw, Esq., Fern Grove, near Bury, to Sarah, youngest daughter of the late James Hamilton, Esq., Greenfield, County Armagh. At Wigtown, on the 17th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Young, Frederick Small, son of Neill Small, Esq., wood merchant, Glasgow, to Euphemia Carnochan, eldest daughter of John Carnochan, Esq. At Stranraer, on Monday, the 31st ult., by the Rev. John M’Gregor, the Rev. William Mills, missionary to the Navigators’ (Samoa) Islands, South Sea, to Lillias, daughter of the late Mr James M’Clymont, Stranraer.

DEATHS.

At Carzield, on the 6th inst., Mrs Margaret Rae, relict of the late David Newall, Esq. At Boreland, parish of Kirkbean, on the morning of the 2d inst, George Welsh, Esq. At No. 9, Mill Street, Edinburgh, William Tennant, Esq. Here, on Saturday last, Mrs Rawline, relict of the late Richard Rawline, Esq., Chaplehill, Carlaverock, and only surviving sister of the late Colonel Carruthers of Denbie. At Margarie, parish of Borgue, on the 2d instant, aged 87 years, Mrs Janet Houston, widow of the late Mr John Dickson, farmer, Margarie. In Pitt-street, Liverpool, at a very advanced age, Mr John Millar, formerly of Newabbey, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. At Belton, Terregles, on the 22d ult., Mrs Margaret Andrews, relict of Mr Jas. Andrews, late in Ingleston, Newabbey. Sir William Blizard, who was for many years senior surgeon to the London Hospital, died on Saturday, at his residence, at Brixton, aged 93. He was the last connecting link of the old system of surgery with the modern, having at an early age been apprenticed to his father, who was a barber-surgeon, and along with him that school is now extinct. At Ballard’s Valley Estate, in St. Mary’s, on the 14th June, aged 58 years, James Jackson, Esq., late a Special Magistrate for that parish. He was a native of Lanark in Scotland, and many years a Lieutenant and Adjutant of the 94th Regiment. He served through the Peninsular war under the Duke of Wellington, and was present at all the great sieges, and was with Sir John Moore in the memorable retreat to Corunna, and had received thirteen wounds during the service. Mr Jackson was attacked with apoplexy while on the road, and fell from his horse. He lived only a few hours after he was taken to Ballard’s Valley. He has left a widow and two children to mourn his sudden death. – Jamaica Despatch, June 22.

16th September 1835

BIRTHS.

At Cupar, Fife, on the 9th inst., Mrs Pagan, of a son. At Castle-Douglas, on the 31st ult., Mrs James Kissock, of a daughter. At Arden, on the 7th inst., Mrs Buchanan of Arden, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Glasgow, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr Patterson, St. Andrews, Mr James Milligan, farmer, Spank, Kirkconnell, to Miss Jane Craig, Pulwheys, New Cumnock. – “True love long delayed is ill to bide, It flows like the Solway, but ebbs like its tide.” – Corres. At London, on Saturday morning, the Hon. Charlotte Stuart, daughter of Lord Stuart de Rothesay, was led to the hymeneal altar by the Hon. Charles John Canning, youngest son of the late Right Hon. George Canning. The marriage of the Hon. J. B. Ponsonby, eldest son of Viscount Duncannon, to Lady Frances Lambton, daughter of the Earl of Durham, was solemnised on Tuesday, at the house of the noble Earl in Cleveland-row.

DEATHS.

At Arundale of Troqueer, on the 8th curt., Samuel Thomson, of Forrest, formerly of Shirley Castle, Island of Jamaica, aged 84. At Auchencairn, on the 3d curt., Mrs James Gray. At Wigtown, on the 9th inst., Gavin Kevand, aged 21, only son of Mr Alex. Kevand, merchant, Wigtown. To the most amiable disposition, and unassuming manners, he added his talents and acquirements of no ordinary description. After having distinguished himself at the grammar school by his attainments in classical knowledge, he went to the University of Edinburgh, where he was equally distinguished for successful attention to study, and where, during every year of his attendance, he ranked high on the prize list, till he was attacked by that disease which, after 19 months’ of intense but patient suffering, consigned to an untimely grave one who bade fair to be a credit to his friends, an ornament to society, and a shining light in that church of which he was a conscientious member. At Kirkchrist, parish of Penningham, on the 3d inst., Mr. Robert Gibson, aged 81. At Kirkland of Morton, on Tuesday, the 8th inst., very suddenly, of apoplexy, in the eighteenth year of his age, Andrew, second son of Mr John Leach there. He was a young man of modest and unassuming manners, whose death will he deeply regretted by a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances. At the Town of Little Falls, on the Mohawk River, on the 2d August, on her way to Upper Canada, Miss Eliza Broadfoot, aged 19 years, daughter of Mr Alex. Broadfoot, late of Airdrie, Kirkbean. At London, on the 2d inst., Alexander Rogerson, Esq. of Sibbaldbie, merchant in Saint Petersburg. At Aucheninnies, on the 31st ult., Mrs Jean Haining, wife of Mr Robert M’Kenzie, farmer there, aged 73 years. At Edderton Manse, on the morning of the 5th inst., the Rev. Alexander Cameron. At Mount Lebanon, in Saint Elizabeth’s, Jamaica, on the 9th July, Mr Ebenezer Macharg – a gentlemen [sic] much and deservedly regretted. – Royal Jamaica Gazette, 18th July, 1835. [The deceased was son of Mr Ebenezer Macharg, Cree Bridge, Newton-Stewart.] DEATH OF PAGANINI. – A letter has been received in London conveying the mournful intelligence of the death of this celebrated violinist at Genoa. He died of cholera, which is raging with unusually fatal virulence at that place. The attack was very sudden, and poor Paganini expired after a few hours of extreme suffering.

23rd September 1835

BIRTHS.

At Milmore Cottage, Argyllshire, on the 14th inst., the lady of George Hoggan, Esq. of Waterside and Middlebie, was safely delivered of a son and heir. At Langholm, on the 13th inst., Mrs Nichol, of a son. At London, on the 17th inst., the lady of Robert Dickson, M.D., of Finsbury-square, of a son. At Brownhill, Closeburn, on Tuesday morning, the 15th curt., Mrs Archibald Fisher, of a son. At Girthon Manse, on the 16th curt., Mrs Jeffrey, of a son. At Lockerbie, on the 5th inst., the wife of the Rev. Hugh Douglas, of a son. On the 16th inst., at Counter Hill, New Cross, London, the lady of Peter Simpson, Esq., of a daughter.

NO MARRIAGES.

DEATHS.

At St. Michael’s Street, here, on Friday morning, the 11th inst., Lieutenant Wm. Halliday, formerly of the 1st Royal Scotch, and lately of the 6th Royal V. Battalion, aged 65 years, 48 of which were spent in his Majesty’s service. At 134, High-street, here, on the 16th inst., Mr Wm. Bell, joiner, at an advanced period of life. On the 7th inst., at Auchencairn, Rerwick, after a lingering illness of 5 years, Jonathan Graham, fisherman. Mr Graham’s mind was of an intellectual cast; well acquainted with the mathematics, possessed of a vigorous understanding, and extensive information, his superior talents might have qualified him for shining in a higher walk of life. His amiable disposition gained him the esteem of all who knew him. His severe affliction was borne with Christian fortitude, and the approach of death he beheld without dismay, having his eternal hopes fixed in a better land. At Shawhead, Irongray, on the 15th inst., James Cunningham, son of James Clark, Esq. Here, on Thursday morning, the 17th curt., Maria, daughter of Mr Wm. Little, flax- dresser, Friars’ Vennel, aged 2 years. At Langholm, on the 15th inst, Maryann Todd, infant daughter of Mr James Todd, teacher. At Auchenwrick, Mr Andrew Atchison, farmer. At Crocketford, on the 12th inst., Robert Tait, late merchant, Bath. At Meikle Larg, parish of Urr, on the 14th inst., William Lansburgh, farmer. At Clarebrand, parish of Crossmichael, on the 7th inst., Mr David Haining, aged 76. At Longhill, St. Mungo’s, on the 11th instant, Mrs Agnes Wright, widow of the late Mr James Jardine, aged 79 years. At Liverpool, on the 28th of August, Mr John Glendining, aged 70 years, for many years ostler in Dumfries. At Georgetown, in Demerara, on the 5th of June Last, and in the 50th year of his age, Andrew Jackson, Esq., a native of Annan. This gentleman possessed, in an eminent degree, the virtues of punctuality, inviolable integrity, and an unremitting attention to business, which gained him the approbation and esteem of the community of which he became so distinguished an ornament. He had resided 34 years in the Colony without intermission, and died suddenly when he was just about to embark for his native country.

30th September 1835

BIRTHS.

At Kemyshall, on the 21st current, Mrs Robson, of a daughter. At Woodside, parish of Troqueer, on the 18th instant, Mrs Johnstone, of a son. At Sanquhar, on the 25th curt., Mrs M’Queen, of a son. At Wigtown, on the 23d inst., Mrs M’Dowall, of the Commercial Inn, of a son. At Port-Glagow, on the 13th instant, Mrs James Kerr, Customs, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

On the 22d inst., at Chapelton Village, Borgue, by the Rev. Saml. Smith, Mr Robt. M’Candlish, to Miss Elizabeth Brown. On the 16th inst., at St. John’s Church, Devizes, by the Rev. J. Phipps, Rector, Mr Robert Gibson Hogg, youngest son of the late Mr Thomas Hogg, Stamp-master of this place, to Miss Martha Ellen, youngest daughter of Mrs Ellen, of the Hare and Hound Inn, Devizes. At Bath, Upper Canada, on the 9th August, by the Rev. Mr Murdoch, the Rev. John Smith, A.M., Brockville, to Miss Eliza Blaind, late of Glasgow. At Saltcoats, on the 23d instant, Boyd Reid, Esq., aged 85, to Miss Ewing, daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Ewing, of the Relief body.

DEATHS.

At Corsbie, near Newton-Stewart, on the 20th current, Horatio Stewart, late Captain in the Rifle Brigade, only son of the late Lieut.-General the Hon. Sir Wm. Stewart, aged 29. At Grange, on the 20th inst., William Johnstone, Esq. At Newbank, parish of Kirkpatrick-Durham, on the 25th inst., Robert M’Millan, aged 17 years, son of Mr Robert M’Millan, dyer, Newbank. At Liverpool, on Wednesday, Mr George D. Barry, eldest son of Mr Charles Barry, formerly distiller here, whose premature death is sincerely lamented by a large circle of friends. Here, on the 16th inst., Sarah Kent, widow of Mr William Anderson, late of Whiteside, parish of Kirkgunzeon. At Sanquhar, on the 20th inst., aged 21, Mr W. Cook, clerk in the British Linen Company’s Office there, after a protracted illness, borne with much meekness and resignation. At Raefield, near Sanquhar, on the 18th inst., aged 3 years, Mary Lorimer Rae, daughter of Mr Thomas Rae of Raefield. At Sanquhar, on the 24th inst., aged 39 years, Jane Hunter, relict of William McMath. She has left six orphan children to lament their maternal loss. DEATH OF THE EARL OF CHATHAM. – Thursday morning, at one o’clock, the Earl of Chatham K.G. died at his house, No. 10, Charles-street, Berkeley-square. By his lordship’s death, the title of the Earl of Chatham is now extinct. It is now 29 years since the decease of his lordship’s younger brother, the illustrious William Pitt.

7th October 1835

NO BIRTHS

MARRIAGES.

At Barnhill, Dumbartonshire, on the 23d ult., the Rev. Jas. Begg, minister of Libberton, to Margaret, daughter of Alex. Campbell, Esq., Sheriff-Substitute of Renfrewshire. At Colwick, near Shugborough, the Hon. Charles Murray, second son of the Earl of Mansfield, to the Hon. Frances Elizabeth, daughter of the late Viscount Mansfield, and sister to the Earl of Lichfield. At Carlaverock Church, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Robt. Gillies, Mr John Dickson, Bankend, to Agnes, second daughter of Mr William Easton, mason, Bridekirk Village, Annan.

DEATHS.

At Eskdalemuir, on the 21st ult., in the 69th year of his age and the 44th of his ministry, the Rev. William Brown, D.D., minister of that parish, and author of the “antiquities of the Jews.” Dr B. was eminently distinguished for zeal and assiduity in the discharge of his pastoral duties, and his death has excited a feeling of the deepest grief among his parishioners. At Castle-Douglas, on Monday, the 21st ultimo, Mr John Graham, architect, universally lamented. So much was the deceased respected by his fellow-citizens, that the Magistrates, in deep mourning, walked in procession to the church on the first Sabbath following his death, as a mark of respect to his memory. At 22, Loreburn-street, on the 21st ult., Mr Samuel Bean, aged 70 years. Here, on the 4th ultimo, Sir Thomas Dunlop Wallace of Craigie, Baronet, aged 85. At Rosemount, Maxwelltown, on the 4th ult., Elizabeth Gourley, relict of Robert Irving, nursery and seedsman. At Barlay, parish of Balmaclellan, on the 18th ult., Mr Jas. Cannon, whose death is sincerely lamented by a large circle of friends. At Gatehouse, on Wednesday last, after a long illness, which he bore with Christian patience and resignation, Mr William Blyth, senior, shoemaker there. Same place and day, Mrs Nish, aged 55, spouse of Mr John Nish, Murray’s Arms Inn, who was much respected in life, and whose death is deeply lamented by her friends and a large circle of acquaintances. At Crocketford on the 21st ult., Mrs M’Millan, relict of the late Mr M’Millan. At Longtown, on Sunday week, Mrs Mary Sword, at the advanced age of 88 years. At his house, Rose park, Falkirk, on the 16th ult., the Rev. Dr Belfrage, in the 62d year of his age, and 42d of his ministry.

14th October 1835

BIRTHS.

On the 4th inst., the lady of Alexander Gordon, Esq. of Campbellton, at his seat, Dee Bank, of a daughter. At Newton-Stewart. On the 8th inst., Mrs Dr M’Millan, of a son. At Shankfoot, parish of Balmaghie, on the 7th instant, Mrs Thos. Wright, already the mother of ten daughters, was safely delivered of twin sons. At Murrayton, parish of Girthon, on the 6th instant, Mrs Gardiner, of a daughter. At Halifax, Yorkshire, on the 4th instant, Mrs Andrew M’Kean, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Castle-Douglas, on Monday, the 5th inst., by the Rev. Alexander Crosbie of Buittle, David M’Neelie, Esq., manufacturer, Wigan, Lancashire, to Agnes, third daughter of the late Ebenezer Halliday, in Slagnaw, parish of Kelton. On Tuesday last, by the Rev. Robert Wallace, Mr Thomas Fergusson, Queensberry-street, to Miss Rebecca Fergusson, St. Michael-street. At Tynemouth, on the 28th ult., Mr Wm. Graham, draper, of North Shields, to Miss Jessy Threshie, of Dumfries. On the 2d inst., the Hon. Anthony Henry Ashley Cooper, third son of the Earl of Shaftesbury, and M.P. for Dorchester, to Miss Jane Frances Pattison, only daughter of Robert Pattison, Esq., of Wrackleford, in the county of Dorset. At Mertoun House, on the 3d instant, by the Rev, Alex. Scot, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Wyndham, to the Hon. Elizabeth Anne Scott, second daughter of Lord Polwarth, (late Miss Scott of Harden.)

DEATHS.

At 7, Northumberland Street, Edinburgh, on the 30th ult., Miss Isabella Ross, widow of Colonel Andrew Ross, of the 21st Regiment of Royal Scotch Fuzileers. At Holmhill, Dumfries-shire, on the 18th ult., Elizabeth sister of the late Hugh Mossman, Esq. of Auchtyfardle, aged 75 years. At Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 11th inst., very suddenly, aged 87 years, Mr Samuel M’Millan, merchant. At same place, on the 5th inst., at the advanced age of 91 years, Mrs Neilson, relict of Mr James Neilson, slater there. At Ecclefechan, on Tuesday last, Mrs Isabella Forsyth of Backcroft, relict of Mr George Little, sen., at an advanced age. On the 4th inst., of typhus fever, aged 29, Jean Fergusson, wife of Mr John McConnell, merchant, Newton-Stewart. At her father’s house, 138, North Montrose street, Glasgow, on Wednesday, the 7th inst., Margaret Baxter, relict of Alex. Smith, Esq., solicitor, Edinburgh. At Berwick-upon-Tweed, on the 2d inst., in the thirty-first year of his age, Mr John M. Wilson, during several years editor of the Berwick Advertiser and author of various compositions in prose and poetry. On the 29th of March last, at Terryherry, in the Mysore country, Capt. Mostyn Humffreys, of the 2d Regiment M.N.I. and of Llwyn, Montgomeryshire. This intrepid sportsman was tiger shooting, on foot, with a few sepoys of his detachment, and in attempting to rescue one of them who had been sized by the tiger, maddening with rage from the wounds he had received, met with almost instantaneous death.

21st October 1835

BIRTHS.

Here, on Sunday, the 18th inst., Mrs James Shaw, English-street, of a daughter. At Minnyhive, on the 17th curt., Mrs Dr A. G. Young, of a daughter. At Barwannock, Wigtownshire, on the 13th inst., Mrs Gifford, of a son – being her 17th child.

MARRIAGES.

At Lochmaben, on the 19th curt., by the Rev. Mr Marjoribanks of Lochmaben, Mr James Houston, draper there, to Mrs Janet Irving, relict of Dr Lindsay. At Eglwsillan, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Mr Leigh, rector, Mr Charles Stewart Irvine of Newbridge Chain Works, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Philip Thomson, Esq. of Drumma and Ynysyngharrwd. At Blankney, on Wednesday, the 30th ult., Mr Hayland, surgeon, of Netheringham, to Anne, youngest daughter of Mr Greenham, of the former place. At Market Narborough, [sic] Leicestershire, on the 23d ult., Mr Wm. Symington, draper and tea dealer, late of Crawick, near Sanquhar, to Mary, only daughter of John Weldon, Esq., of the former place. At Ealing, Middlesex, on the 6th inst., Horatio, second son of Thomas Walpole, Esq., to Isabella, fourth daughter of the late Right Hon. Spencer Perceval.

DEATHS.

Here, on Thursday, the 15th curt., Janet Craik, wife of Mr John M’Keachie, of Deeside, accountant in the British Linen Co.’s Office, Dumfries – deservedly regretted. At Portpatrick, on the 10th curt., Robert Hannay, Esq., late Collector of the Customs there. Suddenly, at Glenluce, on the 12th inst., on his way to attend his brother’s funeral at Stranraer, Samuel Jolly, Esq., Town Clerk of Wigtown, aged 78. At Wigtown, on the 18th inst., William Carson, infant son of Mr John M’Dowall, of the Commercial Inn. At Ledithdale-head Green, on the 5th inst., Mary Scott, wife of Robert Armstrong, aged 60. At Geneva, on the 30th ultimo, Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. Sir Charles Gordon, brother of the earl of Aberdeen. A Stone-mason died a short time since at Woolwich, who had been employed three years prior to his death in making his own brick grave, and erecting his own tombstone. He carried the work on to the finishing of the inscription, leaving only a blank for the date.

28th October 1835

BIRTHS.

At Nith-bank, on the 21st inst., Mrs Cowans, of a daughter. At Croxteth, on the 14th inst., the Viscountess Molyneaux of a son and heir. On the 16th inst., the countess of Miltown, of a son. In Union-street, Aberdeen, on the 21st inst., at the house of her father, Mr Hadden, the lady of Colonel Lindsay, C.B., 78th Highlanders, of a son. At Braeside, in the township of Dumfries, Upper Canada, on the 2d September, Mrs David Buchan, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

On the 19th instant, at Roberthill, Dryfesdale, by the Rev. David Buchan Douie, John Miller, Esq., merchant, Annan, to Louisa, eldest daughter of Mr Richard Hetherington. At Gatehouse, on the 20th current, by the Rev. Robt. Jeffrey of Girthon, Mr Alex. Murray Brown, of Liverpool, to Miss Mary Maclure, of the former place. At Peebles, on the 20th inst., William Davidson, Esq., M.D., Glasgow, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Alexander Williamson, Esq., writer, Peebles.

DEATHS.

At Mill-Bank, Troqueer, on the 26th inst., after a short illness, Joseph Elias Perochan, Esq., aged 87. At Mid-Kelton, Castle-Douglas, on the 16th inst., aged 80 years, Mrs Helen Black, relict of Mr Alex. M’Knaught – most deservedly regretted. At 62, Cumberland-street, Edinburgh, on the 21st inst., of scarlet fever, Thomas William, second son of Thomas Carlyle, Esq., advocate, aged 3 years and 9 months. At Gatehouse, very suddenly, on the 17th current, at an advanced age, Mr Richard Kean, linen merchant, Stranraer. At Liverpool, on the 17th curt., in the 58th year of his age, Mr John Kerr, baker, formerly of this place. At Toronto, Upper Canada, on the 23d of August last, Robert, youngest son of Mr Alexander Broadfoot, late of Airdrie, Kirkbean. At Goff-hill, on the 19th instant, aged 78, James Dennistoun, Esq., of Goff-hill. At the Manse of Birsy, the Rev. Andrew Anderson, in the seventy-second year of his age, and thirty-sixth of his ministry. At Camberwell, near London, on the 6th inst., Wm. Cassell, Esq., late of the Navy Office, aged 83 years.

4th November 1835

BIRTHS.

On the 21st ult., in Grosvenor Square, London, the Countess of Galloway, of a son. At Murraythwaite, on the 25th ult., the lady of J. Dalrymple Murray, Esq., of a daughter. At Kirkcudbright, on the 30th ultimo, Mrs Dr Shand, of a daughter. At Tronoughton, on the 31st ult., Mrs Mary Dickson was delivered of twin daughter. She has been the mother of three children within the space of eleven months.

MARRIAGES.

At Leith, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. William Menzies, Lanark, the Rev. Robert Menzies, Hoddam, to Martha Reed, daughter of Mr Robert Coldstream, merchant, Leith. Here, this morning, by the Rev. Robert Wallace, Mr Wm. Scott, lessee of the Nith salmon Fisheries, to Elizabeth Waugh, niece of Thomas Waugh, Esq., English-street. At Fingland, Wamphray, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Dr Singers, the Rev. Charles Dickson, Wamphray, to Mary, third daughter of John Rogerson, Esq., Girthhead. At Kirkennan, on the 27th ultimo, by the Rev. Alexander Crosbie of Buittle, John Wallace, Esq., Kirkconnel, to Euphemia, fourth daughter of the late Robert Reid, Esq. of Kirkennan. At Sanquhar, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Mr Wilson, Tynron, Mr Alex Simson, leather- cutter and shoemaker, to Miss Mary Siton, daughter of James Siton, joiner and cabinet- maker, of the former place.

DEATHS.

Here, upon Monday, the 2d curt., John Richardson, junior, Esq., writer. In St. Michael’s- street, here, on the 29th ult., in the prime of life, Mr John Inman, accountant, late convener of the Incorporations. On the 22d ult., Jane Ann P., eldest daughter of Mr Dudgeon of Woodhead, Kirkcudbrightshire. At 11, Duncan-street, Edinburgh, on the 18th ult., John, son of Thomas Fraser, Esq. At her house, 141, Prince’s Street, Edinburgh, on the 21st ult., Mrs Matilda Marjoribanks, daughter of the late Edward Marjoribanks, Eq. of Lees. Here, on the 20th ult., Margaret, infant daughter of Mr Wm. Little, cabinet-maker, aged 16 months. At Newabbey, on the 23d ult., of consumption, Mr Alex M’William, aged 27, late draper in Sidney, Gloucestershire, in which place he was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. At Jamaica, on the 13th Sept., Mr James Rae, late in Preston, Kirkbean, eldest son of Mr John Rae, of Park, Troqueer. Lately, at Brough-head, near Longtown, of consumption, William Girvan, aged 22 years. During a residence of above two years at Birmingham, where he had joined the Arminian [sic] Methodists, his walk and conversation fully proved his earnest devotedness to the truths of the Gospel. His experience was full and clear, ever believing that Jesus Christ died for all, and testifying constantly that the blood of Jesus cleanseth from all sin. His great love for his fellow-creatures was manifested by his extraordinary labour to do them good, and pressing upon them the necessity of present salvation. Behold how the Christian lives and dies in the full assurance of a glorious immortality; - Correspondent. On the 20th ult., in the seventy-seventh year of his age, and fiftieth of his ministry, the Rev. James Mitchell, of the Scottish Presbyterian Church at Wooler. In the early part of his life, Mr Mitchell was private tutor to sir Walter Scott, and subsequently private chaplain to the late Lady Glenorchy; he was afterwards Presbyterian minister of South Shields, from which he was removed to one of the collegiate charges of the parish of Montrose, in Scotland, which he resigned, from conscientious motives, after an incumbency of seventeen years; some time after this, he was appointed to the charge which he held at the time of his death, and which he filled with great approbation, for a period of twenty-seven years; he died esteemed and lamented by all who knew the great piety and integrity of his life.

11th November 1835

BIRTH.

At Closeburn Manse, on the 5th inst., Mrs Bennet, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

At Hunstanton, Norfolk, on the 31st ult., James Arnott, Esq. of Leitchfield, writer to the signet, to Emily, fourth daughter of Edward Fletcher, Esq. of Park Street, Grosvenor square, London, and of Corsock, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. At Malta, on the 14th September, Captain William Hope, Royal Fusileers, youngest son of the Lord President, to Miss Statyra Lividostro.

DEATHS.

We are sorry to observe from a printed letter, that our venerable and esteemed friend, Mrs Clarke of Laurieknowe, has paid the debt of nature at last, at the advanced age of 97, before we were at all aware of her illness. She was a venerable matron, most respectable descended, who possessed almost every faculty of mind and body to a most unusually protracted length of time; and along with these, such vigorous powers of judgment and observation, that it is our wish, if permitted to pay a more extended tribute to her memory. Mrs C. died on the morning of Friday, the 6th inst. At Brooklands, on the 7th inst., George Charles Jones, Esq., of Brooklands. At Langholm, on the 24th ult., Dr Thomas Renwick, in his 39th year. His honourable feelings which flowed from a warm and generous heart endeared him to a large circle of friends, who fully appreciated their value. His sterling worth and known abilities, which have been justly acknowledged by his professional friends, will be a serious loss to this town and neighbourhood and more particularly amongst the poor, where his gratuitous assistance and advice was always ready. At Wigtown, on the 8th inst., Mrs Thomas Carnochan, after a protracted illness. At Edinburgh, on the 30th ult., George Robertson Scott, Esq. of Benholm. At Strathmiglo, on the 20th ult., the Rev. George Bennet, minister of that parish, in the 85th year of his age. On the 31st ult., at his residence, Marine Parade, Dover, the right Hon. the Earl of Charleville. On the 1st instant, at his house in Eaton Place, London, deeply regretted by his family and numerous friends, Captain the Hon. Sir Henry Duncan, K.C.H. and C.B., second son of the late Admiral Lord Duncan, and brother to the present Earl of Camperdown. In Bristol, Jane Martin, in her 107th year. Upwards of 50 years she sold fruit, &c. in the streets. FATAL ACCIDENT. – On the morning of Tuesday last, whilst some of the workmen employed in the Parton slate quary [sic] were engaged in moving a large stone, an old man of the name of Samuel Millar was standing at the side looking on, but unhappily instead of falling in the desired direction, the stone turned towards the spot he occupied, and, before he could escape, it fell upon him and broke both his thigh bones; although no vital organ was directly injured, yet the shock sustained by the nervous system proved so great that the patient never recovered from it. The poor man lingered in great distress for three days, when death put a period to his sufferings.

18th November 1835

BIRTHS.

At Newington Lodge, near Annan, on the 10th instant, Mrs Dickson, of a daughter. At Wigtown, on the 15th curt., Mrs Simson, of a son. At Feniscowles, on the 4th inst., the lady of W. H. Fielden, Esq., M.P., of a son.

MARRIAGES.

On the 10th current, by the Rev. Samuel Richardson, Mr Wm. M’Gill, farmer, Boreland, Monigaff, to Mary, second daughter of Mr Carson, farmer, Grange of Cree, near Newton- Stewart. On the 10th inst., at Meikle Isle, Borgue, by the Rev. Saml. Smith, Mr John Shaw, to Willie, youngest daughter of Mr Andrew Houston. On the 10th instant, by the Rev. Henry Grey, A.M., the Rev. Alexander Oswald Laird, Ardoch, to Agnes, daughter of Alexander Boswell, Esq., W.S.

DEATHS.

Here, on the 12th inst., Mr John M’George, grocer, late Convener of the Incorporated Trades, in the 84th year of his age. In Castle-street, Dumfries, on the 11th inst., Mrs Hewetson, relict of Mr J. Hewetson, surgeon, Royal Navy. Here, on the 15th current, Miss Janet Tait, of Leaberry, in the 87th year of her age. The deceased was highly respectable in every relation of life, and belonged to the olden class of characters, which is rapidly disappearing. In Irish-street, on the 8th inst., Janet, aged 12 years, daughter of the late Patrick Fleming, Esq., Wallace Grove, Glasgow. Here, on Friday, the 13th inst., George, infant son of Mr F. Murray, baker, aged 6 months. Here, on the 12th curt., the infant son of Mr John M’Kune, aged 10 months. Here, on the 15th inst., James, son of Mr T. Johnston, gunmaker, aged 3 years and 7 months. At Annan, on the 7t inst., John, son of John Henderson, tailor, aged 4 years and 5 months. At Bridge of Bladnoch, on the 12th inst., Mrs Janet Wylie, wife of Mr Samuel Wylie, aged 68. At Wigtown, on the 14th inst., Mrs Janet Douglas. At Glasgow, on the 5th inst., Mrs Margaret Mackay, wife of Mr John Mackay, bookseller, aged 38. At Shotts Manse, on the 1st inst., the Rev. John Black, minister of the parish of Shotts – much and deeply regretted by all his friends and parishioners. At Blacket Place, Newington, near Edinburgh, on the 3d inst., Lieutenant-Colonel John Farquharson, late of the 42d Regiment, and Lieutenant-Governor of Carlisle.

25th November 1835

BIRTHS.

On the 14th inst., at Portrack, the lady of Dr Henry Lees, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Edinburgh, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. John Hunter, William Woodcock, Esq. of Montville, to Mariamnie [sic] S. N. Hunter Arundell, youngest daughter of the late W. F. Hunter Arundell, Esq. of Barjarg. Here, on the 3d curt., by the Rev. Dr Duncan, Mr Andrew Lorimer, draper, Rochdale, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late John Underwood, Clarencefield. At Annan, on the 16th inst., Mr Byers, farmer, Seafield, to Jessy, daughter of the late Bailie Edward Irving, of Annan. At Kirkbride, in the parish of Kirkmabreck, on the 10th curt., by the Rev. John Muir, Mr Alex. Creichton, surgeon, Creetown, to Mary, only daughter of Mr James M’Conchie, Lochfoot of Lochrutton. On the 19th inst., by the Rev. Richard Prichard, at Stratford-upon-Avon, Mr Eaglesfield Smith, tea dealer, Birmingham, to Miss Janet Haining, only daughter of Mr James Haining, draper and tea dealer, Stratford-upon-Avon. Advices from Florence state the ex-Empress Maria Louisa, Duchess of Parma, to have taken unto herself a third husband, in the person of M. de Bombelles. An American paper announces the marriage of a Mr Henninger, aged 104, to Mrs E. Peak, aged 83, both of the state of Mississippi.

DEATHS.

Here, at her residence, in Castle-street, on Tuesday, the 17th curt., Miss Key –much and deservedly regretted. Here, on the 20th curt., Susan, wife of James Shortridge, Esq., Maxwelltown. At the Falls of Niagara, on the 6th of October last, Thomas Clark, Esq., in the 61st year of his age. Here, on Friday the 13th inst., after a short illness, Mrs Mary Kennedy, of Knockgray. Here, on the 23d inst., after a very brief illness, Mrs Catharine Arthenton Martin, relict of William Hamilton, book-binder here – much and justly regretted. Here, on the 18th curt., Mrs Margaret Newall, relict of Mr John Primrose, shoemaker, in the 90th year of her age. Here, on the 14th curt., Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr Saml. Blaind, jun., draper. Here, on the 20th inst., Jane, infant daughter of Mr Thos. Johnston, gun maker. On the 3d ult., at the Schoolhouse of Dalry, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, at the age of 79, James Buchanan, after being 52 years teacher of the grammar school there. At Harker’s Hall Estate, St. Thomas-in-the-Vale, Jamaica, on the 9th of September last, in the 40th year of his age, Robert Moncrieff, attorney. The deceased was son of the late Rev. Wm. H. Moncrieff, minister of Annan. At Kirkcudbright, on the10th curt., after a short illness, Mr Thomas M’Clure, late in Castlesod, aged 48 years. At Kirkcudbright, on the 10th curt., Janet Walker, spouse of Robert M’Nish, there, aged 60 years. At Wigtown, on the 17th inst., Mr John MacKinnell, Wigtown, aged 77 years. At Moffat, on the 13th curt., Archibald Mars, aged 99 years. He was born on the day and during the time of the battle of Prestonpans, in the year 1745. On the 17th inst., much regretted, at his house Dalkeith, Mr James Mitcalfe, Steward to his Grace the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, a man of the strictest integrity and modest unassuming manners. He served the Noble Family for upwards of 30 years with credit to himself, having gained the confidence of both his present Grace and that of his late noble father. At Hayle Cottage, near Maidstone, on the 8th inst., in his 78year, Theophilas Jones, Esq., Admiral of the White. At Kingston, Upper Canada, Colonel Tidy, C.B. of his Majesty’s 24th foot, for many years Inspector Field Officer at Glasgow, greatly respected; most of the inhabitants of Kingston attended his remains to the grave.

2nd December 1835

BIRTH.

At Assembly-street, here, on the 26th ult., Mrs Lonsdale, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

On the 30th ultimo, at Portland Place, Maxwelltown, Mr Peter Murray, to Susanna Whiteley, of the same place. Here, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Dr T. T. Duncan, Mr John Kerr, upholsterer, to Jane, daughter of Mr Francis Scott, mariner, Maryport. At Perceton, on the 20th ult., Patrick Boyle Mure, Esq., advocate Edinburgh, to Miss Rachel Ann Macredie of Perceton. Mr Mure now takes the name and title of Macredie of Perceton. At Tunbridge Wells, on the 23d ult., Capt. Henry D. Trotter, Royal Navy, son of Alexander Trotter, Esq. of Dreghorn, to Charlotte, second daughter of the late Major-General James Pringle, of the Hon. East India Company’s Service. At Strabane, on the 31st Oct., by special licence, John M’Caffrey, Esq., to Margaret, relict of the late Neal M’Gurk, Esq. The bridegroom is 96 years of age, and the happy fair one 93. Each of the parties has been six times married.

DEATHS.

At Auchencairn, on the 29th ult., Wm. Gray, Esq., M.A. of Magdalen College, Oxford, and of the Inner Temple, Barrister at Law. At Nunland, Lochrutton, on the 24th ult., John, third son of the late John Inglis, Esq., Greenock. At Maxwelltown, on the 28th ult., Agnes Annison, wife of John Adamson, sawyer. At Edinburgh, on the 12th ult., after a short illness, John Mitchell, son of John Mitchell, formerly tenant in Burrance, Kirkmichael. At Lochinlee, parish of Dunscore, on the 23d ult., very suddenly Mrs Euphemia M’Millan, relict of the late Mr Burgess, Lochinlee, aged 80 years. Here, on the 19th ult., Walter Kerr, son of Mrs Kerr, flesher, aged 25 – after a long and severe illness. At Castlebrae, near Sanquhar, on the 23d ult., Jean, infant daughter of Mr John Wilson, farmer there. At the Nursery at Hillowton, by Castle-Douglas, on the 18th ult., William Tait, gardener, aged 21 years. His premature loss is deeply mourned in the humble circle of his acquaintances. At Cleish Manse, Kinross-shire, on the 13th ult., the reverend William Daling, minister of the parish of Cleish, aged seventy-nine. On the 26th of September, at Jamaica, Adam Anderson, Esq. of Huntly. At his house, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, on the 20th ult., the Hon. William Robertson, late one of the Senators of the College of Justice. At his house, 23, Castle Street, Edinburgh, on the 19th ult., John William Turner, Professor of Surgery in the University there. DEATH OF THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT. – We have to announce the death of his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, which took place on Monday evening at his seat, Badminton, in Gloucestershire. His grace was in his 69th year. On the 7th ult., at Boughton-under-Blean, Kent, Henry Matson, aged 98, and on the 9th ult., Martha, his wife, also aged 97; they had been married nearly 70 years, and were buried in the same grave.

9th December 1835

BIRTHS.

Here, on Monday, the 7th curt., Mrs William Colvin, of a daughter. At Wigtown, on the 3d inst., Mrs Maxwell M’Master, of a daughter. At Greenock, on the 27th ult., Mrs George Seaton, of a son. On the 25th ultimo, the Lady of the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of London, of a son. At Inveree, Inverness-shire, on the 23d ult., the Lady of Æneas Ranaldson Macdonnell, Esq., of Glengarry and Clanranald, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Great Coggeshall, Essex, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. G. R. Wallace, Mr John Hamilton, Tea-dealer, Chelsmford, to Ann, eldest daughter of Thomas Gibson, Esq., of the former place. At South Carse, by the Rev. T. Grierson, Kirkbean, Mr John Carruthers to Miss Jannet Clark. On Sunday, the 29th ult., at St. Peter’s Church, Liverpool, Mr James Smith, baker, to Sarah, second daughter of Mr Robert M’Lellan, shoemaker, formerly of this place. On the 1st instant, at 24, Portland Street, Glasgow, by the Rev. Dr Smyth of St. George’s, Mr George S. Tullis, Cupar, Fife, to Jane, daughter of Alexander M’Brair, Esq. At Preston, Mr Gorst, of Tromley, near Middleton, to Mrs Saunders, of Lancaster, and formerly of the Green Dragon, Galgate. The parties in earlier life courted for the term of eight years, when, by some mischance, they broke off all communication; each was soon after joined in wedlock; each had seven children, of whom six remain to each; their respective spouses died within a short time of each other, and now, after having accomplished a matrimonial voyage apart, they have at length embarked together on the same wayward ocean, with a joint family of twelve.

DEATHS.

Here, on the 2d inst., James Alexander Maxwell, son of Wm. Tennant, Esq., Comptroller of Customs; and on the 4th inst., Nicholas Johnston, his daughter. At Garlieston, on Friday, the 27th ult., very suddenly, on his way to visit his brother at Merton-Hall, near Newton-Stewart, Eugene Wason, Esq., Solicitor, Liverpool, aged 28, brother to Rigby Wason, Esq., M.P. for Ipswich. At Buenos Ayres, on the 26th of August last, Mr Maitland Christian Falcon, eldest son of Mr Maitland Falcon of Largs, Kirkcudbright. Here, on the 26th ult., in the 52d year of his age, Edward Smith. He was a native of the parish of Uttoxter [sic], in the County of Stafford, and for a number of years served in the 1st or Royal Dragoons. As a private in this regiment he shared all the hardships of the Peninsular war, fought “glave to glave” on the plains of Waterloo, and was one of the few who escaped unwounded the perils of the memorable 18th of June, 1815. At Ernespie Lodge, on the 5th curt., George, youngest son of Mr Charles Hogg, gardener to Mrs Laurie of Ernespie. At Swinside Lodge, Keswick, on the 25th of November, at an advanced period of life, Mr Peter Ramsay. At Cleughfoots, near Langholm, on Thursday, the 3d inst., after a short illness – much regretted by an extensive circle of friends – Mrs Jannet Johnstone, in her 77th year, relict of the late Mr Peter Johnstone, farmer there. At St. Andrew’s, on the 14th ult., the Rev. John Mitchell, D.D. and M.D., Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism in St Mary’s College, St Andrew’s. At Edinburgh, on the 25th ult., Mr Robert Goodacre, the well-known lecturer on astronomy. This was his second visit to Edinburgh, on a tour through the north of Britain, and he was engaged in delivering a course of lectures on astronomy to the students of the Edinburgh Association, when death put a period to his labours. At Tralee, Captain Francis E. Collingwood, R.N. This gallant officer, who was nearly related to the great Lord Collingwood, was, during the last war, on constant service, and at the battle of Trafalgar, and being stationed in the poop of the Victory, Lord Nelson’s flag-ship, shot the French marine who had just previously inflicted a mortal wound on the gallant Nelson.

16th December 1835

BIRTHS.

At Woodslee, on the 6th curt., the lady of George Scott Elliot, of Larriston, Esq., of a daughter. At Comrie House, on the 22d ult., Lady Mansell, the wife of Sir John Mansell, Bart., of three daughters, all of whom, with the mother, are doing well.

MARRIAGES.

Here, on the 14th curt., by the Rev. Robert Wallace of St. Michael’s, Mr Charles Douglas Howat, to Isabella, eldest daughter of John Fraser, Esq. At Claines, Worcester, on the 9th curt. by the Rev. W. Dunn, A.B., Mr Archibald Bennoch, of London, to Jane, eldest daughter of W. Dunn, Esq., Thorneloe. On the 5th ultimo, at Rolvenden, Kent, by the Rev. Mr Moneypenny, Mr Robert Hunter, draper, Littingbourne, to Miss Matilda Crettinden, daughter of Mr Crettinden, tea-dealer, Littingbourne.

DEATHS.

At Roseville, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 1st inst., Mrs Lydia Collow, relict of the late William Campbell, Esq., of Crawforton, W.S. At Gatehouse of Fleet, on Friday, the 11th curt., Mr John Long, manufacturer there. His loss will be severely felt by his relations, and by a large portion of the community in his employment. At Barnhill, parish of Kirkpatrick-Juxta, Mr David Reid, farmer there. At Seafield, parish of Lochmaben, on the 2d inst., Elizabeth Robison, wife of Mr Thomas Gillison, aged 82 years. At New-York, on the 11th October last, of small-pox, Henry Grindall, youngest son of the late Mr Henry Grindall, Locherbriggs, aged 22. At Rothesay, on Wednesday evening, the 9th curt., Mr John Weir, stationer, Glasgow, in the 25th year of his age. At Parkhill, Perthshire, on the 23d ultimo, the Rev. George Whitson, second minister of the parish of Brechin, in the 81st year of his age, and 31st of his ministry. On the 27th ult., at his house in England’s Lane, Hampstead, William Adams, aged 67, one of the earliest Radical Reformers of Westminster, and a personal friend of Horne Tooke, who at a time when the profession of freedom was perilous, made him “not rashly jeopard the best blood by indignant impulse, but reserve it for a fitting time.”

23rd December 1835

BIRTHS.

At Lochnaw Castle, on the 18th inst., Lady Agnew, of a son. At Ramsgate, on the 18th instant, the Lady of Captain D. M. Newall, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Palmerston, on the 18th curt., by the Rev. W. Dunlop, Mr Joseph Tait, Urr, to Janet, eldest daughter of the late Mr Robert Grierson, Palmerston. At Linkens, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. James Thomson of Rerwick, George M’Taggart, Esq., Overlaw, to Eliz, second daughter of Alex Cunningham, Esq. of Linkens. On the 15th inst., at Kirkcudbright, by the Rev. George Hamilton, Mr John Barker Grierson, Bishopton, to Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Mr Thomas M’Clune, merchant there. At Auchenlosh, Southwick, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. Andrew M’Culloch, Colvend, Mr John Dalmer, teacher, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr John Gibson, farmer, Auchenlosh. At Erncrogo, parish of Crossmichael, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Mr Glover, of that parish, Mr Andrew M’Clymont, farmer, Culreoch, parish of Girthon, to Agnes Anderson, only daughter of the late Mr Anderson, farmer, Erncrogo. At Goldielea, on the 8th curt., by the Rev. James Rankine, of Maxwelltown, Mr Henry Toppin, woodman, Hillswood, to Miss Charlotte Gass. At St. Michael’s Church, Coventry, on the 14th instant, Mr H. Pollock, draper and tea dealer, Newcastle, to Mrs M.A. Ross, Portsmouth, relict of Capt. John Ross, 51st Regiment.

DEATHS.

At Rothesay, on the 30th ult., Mr Anthony Mackenzie, late of the Provincial Bank of Ireland, Athlone. On the 11th instant, at Hastings, deeply lamented by s…. [rest of word not printed] mourning family and friends, Adam Corrie, jun., Esq., of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, aged 37. Here, on the 15th curt., George, youngest son of Mr James M’Lellan, shoemaker. At Creetown Toll, on the 17th inst., Miss Anne Forsyth, niece to Mr John Johnston, toll- keeper there – greatly lamented. At Mile House, on the 19th inst., Wallace Johnstone, aged 16, son of John Johnstone, stocking-maker – much regretted. At Wigtown, on the 12th inst., Mrs Dunn, aged 82. At Bladnoch, on the 12th inst., of an inflammatory attack, to which she was subject, Mrs Margaret Broadfoot, the beloved wife of Mr Thomas M’Clelland, distiller. Dutiful and affectionate as a wife, and tender and induldent [sic] as a mother, she was no less respected and esteemed in all the relations of life, than her piety as a Christian was characterised by devotion and sincerity. Prematurely cut off in the very prime of life, and from amongst a young and interesting family, her death has cast a gloom over an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances, by whom her memory will long be cherished. In reference to her, it may truly be said, that – “To-day we bloom – to-morrow die.” At Whithorn, on the 14th inst., Alexander Sloane, Esq., lately of New Orleans. Inbued with the native ardour and enthusiasm of his countrymen, he at an early aged went forth in search of fortunes favouring gale, and, after enduring the perils and vicissitudes of an inhospitable clime, in the honourable and successful prosecution of commercial enterprise, he returned a few years ago to his native town, where his suavity of manners, and gentlemanly deportment, gained him universal esteem. But with him also returned an impaired constitution, for which neither this climate, nor that which he left, proved congenial; and to the unexpressible [sic] regret of all who knew him, and after much suffering, which he bore with Christian fortitude, he, on Monday last, calmly and tranquilly resigned his soul to God who gave it. At Morant Bay, Jamaica, on the 4th October, John Peter, only son of Charles Scott, Esq., aged 21. He was educated in this country, where he endeared himself to all who knew him by the amiableness of his dispositions, and the correctness of his conduct. His early death has been deeply regretted by his friends, whose only but unspeakable consolation it is to know that he died with the peace and hope of a Christian.

30th December 1835

BIRTHS.

At Annan, on the 21st inst., Mrs Montgomery, of a son. At Flex, on the 16th inst., Mrs Riddell, wife of the Rev. Henry Riddell, Teviothead, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

At Kirkandrews on Esk, on the 14th inst., Wm. Carruthers, Esq., writer, Annan, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr John Little, Guards Mill. At Whitehaven, on the 22d inst., Captain James M’Minn of the Margaret, to Miss Juliana, daughter of the late Capt. Robert Dawson, of that place. At 18, Great King Street, Edinburgh, on the 9th instant, Charles Neaves, Esq., advocate, to Eliza, daughter of Coll Macdonald of Dalness, Esq., W.S. At Monday, the 7th inst., at Little Budworth, Chester, Mr Joseph Walker, to Miss Elizabeth Shenton. The blushing bride is in her 71st year, and the bridegroom in his 19th year. MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE. – Married, on the 21st inst., at Powerscourt Church, county Wicklow, by the Rev. R. Daly, the Honourable A. Stuart, third son of the Earl of Castlestuart, to the Honourable C. Wingfield, sister to Lord Viscount Powerscourt.

DEATHS.

At Nith Lodge, Dumfries, on Friday last, Mrs Craik, in the 80th year of her age. At Maidenbower Craig, on the 21st curt., Mr Robert M’Millan. At Dalebank, near Annan, on the 19th inst., Andrew Little, at an advanced age – much respected. At Rosebank, in the parish of Drysdale, on Friday, the 18th inst., Mrs Janet Corrie, relict of William Turner, tenant of Rosebank. At Lochmaben, on the 28th curt., Mrs Johnstone, widow of Mr Theodore Johnstone, Lochmaben Mill. At South Carse of Arbigland, Kirkbean, on the 19th curt., Mrs Elizabeth Blair, relict of Mr John Duff, Innkeeper, Kirkbean, aged 85. At Creebridge, by Newton-Stewart, on the 20th curt., Mr Ebenezer Macharg, in his 71st year – much mourned. At Melrose, on the 18th curt., Jane, wife of Dr James Reid, Melrose, having given birth to a son on the 13th curt. She was the authoress of a small volume of Sacred Poetry, chiefly founded on passages of Scripture history, which was published in 1827, under the title of the “Harp of Salem,” written in a style of soft and at the same time dignified devotion. She was a native of Newton-Stewart, Wigtownshire. At 133, George Street, Edinburgh, on the 21st instant, the Right Hon. Sir John Sinclair, of Ulbster, Bart. At West Newington, on the 19th inst., Thomas Blackwood, Esq., in the 61st year of his age. At the Manse of Uphall, on the 14th inst., the Rv. John Ferguson, sen., minister of that parish, in the 77th year of his age, and 48th of his ministry. On the 19th inst., at East Thorn, near Falkirk, William Cowbrough, Esq., in his 94th year, much regretted for his usefulness as a Justice of the Peace, which duties he had discharged with the greatest impartiality and satisfaction for more than half a century. At Glasgow, after a short illness, Brevet-Major Hill, of the 96th Regiment of foot, at present stationed in that city. DEATH OF SIR COLQUHOUN GRANT. – We regret to have to announce the death of Lieutenant-General Sir Colquhoun Grant, K.C.B. and G.C.H., which took place at Frampton, in Dorsetshire, on Sunday. Sir Colquhoun was in his 73d year, and the disease of which he died was dropsy in the chest. His daughter, and son-in-law, Mr Sheridan, were with him in his last moments, and tended him with assiduity and affection. Sir C. Grant entered the army as an ensign in September, 1793. He was wounded at the battle of Sahagun, where the 15th greatly distinguished itself under Lord Anglesea. He embarked for Spain in January, 1813, and commanded the Hussar brigade at the action of Morales; he was present also at the battle of Victoria, and served during the remainder of the Spanish campaign. On the 4th of June, 1814, he received the brevet of Major-General, and commanded a brigade at Waterloo, on which memorable day he had five horses shot or killed during the battle.