1850 The Galloway Advertiser and Wigtownshire Free Press

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

4th January 1850 (Week 1)

BIRTHS

At Wigtown, on the 27th ult., Mrs Fulton, of a daughter. At Lochend, Colmonell, on the 24th ult, Mrs Robert Carr, of a daughter. At Barrhill, Colmonell, on the 24th ult., Mrs Andrew Rowan, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

No Marriages

DEATHS

Here, at Hanover Street, on the 31st ult., John Carmichael, aged 79 years - deeply regretted. At Eagle Inn, Stranraer, on the 31st ult., Monsieur Huber, photographist, a native of Bavaria, aged 37 years, much regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. At Glengyre, Leswalt, on the 30th ult, Mr Alex Kerr, at the advanced age of 85 years. At Wigtown, on the 1st instant, Mr Robert Carnachan, senior, shoemaker. At Corwar, Colmonell, on the 20th ultimo, Janet Cescrew, aged 24 years. At Currah, parish of Girvan, on the 10th ult., James Jackson, in the 41st year of his age - much regretted. At Copt Hall, Luton, on the 15th ultimo, the Rev. William M'Douall, Canon of Peterborough and Vicar of Luton, nephew of the late Patrick M'Douall Crichton, fifth Earl of Dumfries. At Barrhill, Colmonell, on the 24th ultimo, the infant daughter of Mr Andrew Rowan. At Girvan, on the 25th ultimo, in the 84th year of his age, James Waddell, senior, Esq., formerly of Ballquhatston, Stirlingshire.

11th January 1850 (Week 2)

BIRTHS

At Doss, parish of Inch, on the 4th inst., the wife of Mr William Drynan, farmer, of a son. At Blair, parish of Colmonell, on the 4th instant, Mrs M'Ilwraith of a daughter. At Barrhill, on the 4th inst., the wife of Mr J. Brown of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

Here, at Castle Street, on the 7th inst., by the Rev. George Charles, Mr John M'Intyre, clogger, to Grace M'Master, widow of the late Mr Service, turner. At Portwilliam, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Alex. Young, Mr Andrew Bryde, master of the schooner Williams, to Margaret, daughter of Mr Alex. Hill, master of the smack Bargany of Portwilliam.

DEATHS

At Old Hall of Paddington, Cheshire, on the 29th ult., suddenly, John aged 29 years, third son of Mr John M'Gill, Cairnbrock, Kirkcolm. At Wigtown, on the 2d inst., Mr James M'Murray, hostler, for many years a residenter. At Castle Douglas, on the 6th instant, of measles, William Grierson, aged one year and three months, son of Mr William Fleming, flesher there. At Glasgow, on the 3d inst., Mr Wm. Stevenson, of Garliestown, and mate of the schooner Marion, trader betwixt Glasgow and Wigtown. At Garliestown, on the 4th inst, Miss Ann Bryce - after a long illness - daughter of James Bryce, Esq., steamboat agent, aged 27 years. At Landberrick, parish of Mochrum, on the 23d ult., Mr Martin Gibson, at the advanced age of 90 years. At Castle Douglas, on the 25th ult., S. Richardson, Esq., long one of the Magistrates of the burgh. At Rose Cottage, Maxwelltown, on the 2d inst., in the 57th year of her age, Isabella, the wife of Mr L. G. Guilmette, after a long and painful illness borne with exemplary patience and resignation. Few individuals have passed through life more highly distinguished than the deceased for the exercise of those duties and charities which adorn the female character. LIEUTENANT COLONEL SIR JAMES MALCOLM. - Died at Milnholm, in the county of Dumfries, on the 27th of Dec., Lieut.-Col. Sir James Malcolm, aged 83. Sir James Malcolm entered the Marines in 1779, at the age of 13. He continued to serve in that distinguished corps for 48 years, beloved and respected by officers and soldiers, and in active service uniformly distinguished by the approbation of his superiors. After the battle of St. Domingo, in 1806, he was made Brevet Major. In 1812 he was appointed to the command of the Second Battalion of Marines, which was first employed in Spain, and afterwards in North America. He was publicly thanked for the gallantry of his men, at the attack of Fort Oswagay, more especially for their perfect state of discipline, which enabled him to bring them off in a dark night from a town just taken by storm, without one man being in a state of drunkenness, or missing from the ranks. This circumstance is noticed in the Gazette, dated the 5th of July, 1814. In 1815, Sir James was created Commander of the Bath. In 1827, after a long period of continued and distinguished service, he retired to his native dale, where his family had long been loved and respected. There he closed his life, honoured, respected, and deeply lamented by all. In Eskdale, he will long be affectionately remembered, and spoken of as a pattern of a truly warm-hearted, upright, and honourable man. - Dumfries Herald.

18th January 1850 (Week 3)

BIRTHS

Here, at George Street, on the 12th instant, the wife of Mr Robert Beattie, grocer, of a daughter. At Larbrax, on the 14th instant, the wife of Mr Charles Kerr, farmer there, of a daughter. At Corwar, parish of Sorbie, on the 7th instant, Mrs Wylie, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Newton Stewart, on the 8th instant, by the Rev. Samuel Richardson, Mr Powell, merchant, Glasgow, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Mr Craik, Newton Stewart.

DEATHS

At Stranraer, on the 11th instant, Margaret Gillespie wife of Alexander M'Douall, Esq., Provost of Stranraer. At Stranraer, on the 13th instant, Agnes Torrance, wife of the Rev. John M'Gregor, of the United Presbyterian Church. At Stranraer, on the 12th instant, James Campbell Miller, Esq. At St Kitts, at the residence of Samuel Baird, Esq., Colonial Bank, on 7th December last, Miss Jane Baird, daughter of the late Mr Thomas Baird, wood merchant, Stranraer. At Grafton Terrace, 123, North John Street, Glasgow, on the 7th instant, John David, third son of the late Rev. John Robertson, Stranraer. At Ballymena, on the 8th instant, the Rev. James Mackeown, of the Synod of Ulster, formerly Rector of Stranraer Academy. At Hanover Street, here, on the 15th instant, Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr Thomas Edgar, grocer. At Wigtown, on the 10th instant, Alexander Morison, Esq., draper, aged 82 years. At Wigtown, on the 13th instant, Mr Samuel Smith, residenter, aged 66 years. At Wigtown, on the 2d instant, Mr James Murray, hostler, aged 45 years, only surviving son of the late Mrs Murray, Craig Inn.

25th January 1850 (Week 4)

BIRTHS

At Kirkcowan Village, on the 20th inst., the wife of Mr Hugh Hutchison, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

No Marriages

DEATHS

At Mains of Cairnbrock, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 22d instant, Helen M'Ewing, daughter of Mr Lockhart aged 16 years. At Dinduff, on the 23d instant, Elizabeth daughter of Mr William Ross. At Kirkcudbright, on the 8th instant, John Hannah, aged 4 years, son of Mr John Hannah, saddler.

1st February 1850 (Week 5)

BIRTHS

Here, at George Street, on the 26th instant, the wife of Mr John M'Douall, cabinetmaker, of twin sons. They only survived a few hours. Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 31st ultimo, the wife of Mr Thomas Rankin, of a son. At Cairnhapple, parish of Leswalt, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs John Maxwell. At Low Altercannoch, upon the 21st ultimo, the wife of Mr John Henry, of a son. At Kells Manse, on the 24th ultimo, Mrs Maitland, of a son.

MARRIAGES

Here, at High Street, on the 21st ultimo, by the Rev. William Smellie, Mr Alexander M'Gregor, plasterer, to Miss Mary Thompson. At Gillespie, Old Luce, on the 17th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Mr Samuel Archer, to Miss Agnes M'Culloch. At Gillespie, Old Luce, on the 24th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Mr James Craig, to Miss Elizabeth M'Culloch. At the United Presbyterian Chapel, Mount Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, on the 22d ultimo, by the Rev. F. Skinner, Mr Thomas Kirkconnell, draper, Blackburn, to Miss M'Kie, eldest daughter of the late Alexander M'Kie, Isle of Whithorn, Wigtownshire. At Moormains, on the 22d ultimo, Mr Robert Crawford, precentor in Mochrum Church, to Janet, daughter of Mr Hugh Murray, farmer, Moormains, parish of Mochrum.

DEATHS

At Stranraer, on the 28th January, Matilda, second daughter of the Rev. Robert J. Watt, aged 3 years and 4 months. Here, at Church Street, on the 28th ultimo, John son of Mr Alexander M'Cracken, baker, aged 11 months. At Drumbreddan, on the 24th ultimo, Alexander Frederick, tenant of that farm. He was a native of this county, and long distinguished as one of its most extensive and most useful agriculturalists. He was active and prudent in all his operations, just and punctual in all his transactions, sincere and steadfast in his friendship, charitable to the poor, and largely gave employment to the humbler classes. To his sorrowing family he was affectionately kind, and considerate in instructing them as much by his example as by his precept; and the result of his prosperous life impressed on them that important truth, that he who walketh uprightly walketh surely. At Larg, parish of Inch, on the 30th ultimo, very suddenly, Mr Anthony M'Harg, aged 90 years. At Carnlae, on the 26th ultimo, the wife of Mr James Service, at an advanced age. At Glenluce, on the 21st ultimo, Mr Thomson, excise officer, after severe illness: he was much respected, and his death is justly and deeply regretted by all who knew him. On the 24th December last, of bronchitis, Dr Kidd, Inspector of Military Hospitals. At Church Hill, Morningside, Edinburgh, on the 16th instant, Mrs Grace Pratt, widow of the Rev. Dr. Chalmers, aged 58 years.

8th February 1850 (Week 6)

BIRTHS

No Births

MARRIAGES

At Ayr, on the 14th January, by the Rev. Robert Renwick, Mr James M'Kenna, builder, Helensburgh, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr William M'Kissock, Meikle Mark, Leswalt. At Meikle Mark, Leswalt on the 4th February, by the Rev. John M'Gregor, Mr Andrew M'Fadzean, farmer, Barrachan, Wigtownshire, late of Penzeance, to Jane, fourth daughter of Mr William M'Kissock. At Barscarrow, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 25th ultimo, Mr James Little, wine and spirit merchant, Greenock, to Susan, youngest daughter of Mr Alex. M'Clymont. At Gatehouse, on Tuesday, the 5th instant, by the Rev. George Murray, Girthon, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Esq., merchant, to Miss Bain, eldest daughter of Mr Bain, lately Provost of Gatehouse. At Craighead, parish of Dailly, on the 25th ultimo, by the Rev. Adam Blyth of Girvan, Mr John Wason, Kilgrammie, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr Joseph Hamilton, contractor.

DEATHS

Here, at Hanover Street, on the 5th instant, Mary Sloan, wife of Mr Douglas Kelly, boot and shoe maker aged 94 years. At Stewarton, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 30th ultimo, Janet M'Lellan, wife of Mr Hamilton Thomson, gardener, aged 69 years. On the 1st November, 1849, at Madeira, of small pox, on board the steamer Bolivia, on her passage to Callao, Mr John Gray, aged 29 years, second engineer in the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's service. The deceased was the second son of Mr Michael Grey, smith, Innermessan, near Stranraer, and was a very talented young man. His premature decease is much regretted by all who knew him. At Barholm House, on the 25th ultimo, James Murray M'Culloch, Esq., late of the Royal Marines. Lady Harriet Chichester, widow of the late Lord Spencer Stanley Chichester, and sister of the late Earl of Galloway, died on the 30th ultimo, in Portman Square, in the 81st year of her age.

15th February 1850 (Week 7)

BIRTHS

In Hanover Street, here, on the 9th instant, Mrs James Rogers, of a son. At Whitepark, on the 10th instant, Mrs William M'Lean, of a son. At Queen Street, here, on the 14th instant, Mrs James Blain, of a son. At Kildrochat, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 8th instant, the wife of Mr Hugh M'Donald, grocer, of a daughter. On the 27th ultimo, Mrs James Daggett, Ancoats, Manchester, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

Here, at George Street, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. John M'Gregor, James M'Kie, baker, to Elizabeth Storey.

DEATHS

At Glenling, Mochrum, on the 8th instant, E. Wilson, relict of Mr Broadshaw, at the advanced age of 90 years. At Airlies, Kirkinner, on the 9th instant, Jean Kelly, relict of Mr A. Milligan, aged 89 years. At Bigpark, Ballantrae, on the 8th inst., Mary Pyper, relict of Mr Thomas Cumming, tenant farmer of Auchairne, in the 92d year of her age. At Cairngaan, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 30th ult., Euphemia Rodie, wife of Mr John M'Harrie, farmer there - much regretted. At Balakmutray, parish of Colmonell, on the 10th instant, suddenly, Sarah Shaw, far advanced in years.

22nd February 1850 (Week 8)

BIRTHS

Here, at Garden House, on the 16th inst., Mrs Sarry, of a son. At Gaythorpe, Lancashire, on the 13th inst., Mrs Henry William Wood, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Springbank, parish of Leswalt, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. W.M. Simpson, Mr Robert M'Gaw, to Miss Agnes Johnston. At Howard Street Chapel, Sheffield, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Samuel Clarkson, Mr Peter M'Kinnel, draper and tea dealer, to Jane, second daughter of the late Alexander Dickson, miller, Skyreburn, near Gatehouse.

DEATHS

At Neptune Street, here, on the 17th inst., Agnes M'Cubbin, relict of Mr Campbell, at the advanced age of 94 years. At the Free Church Manse, Portpatrick, on the 19th instant, Mrs Urquhart. At Wigtown, on the 15th instant, James Griffin, aged 60 years. At Hamilton, Gore District, Canada West, on the 10th January, Mr Charles M'William, a native of Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, and formerly of Greenock, Scotland, aged 45 years. At Belmont, on the 20th instant, Thomas M'Nair, Esq., last surviving brother of the late General M'Nair, C.B., in his 90th year. At St. Michael's Manse, Dumfries, on the 14th instant, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the Rev. Robt. Wallace, D.D., in the 20th year of her age. At 17 Clarence Street, Edinburgh, on the 31st ult., Isabella, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Robert Jeffrey, minister of Girthon, in the 12th year of her age.

1st March 1850 (Week 9)

BIRTHS

Here, at Sun Street, on the 26th ult., the wife of Mr John Caird, of a daughter. Here, at Castle Street, on the 26th ult., Mrs Peter Murdoch, of a daughter. Here, at Harbour Street, on the 16th ultimo, the wife of Mr James Thomson, sawyer, of a son. At East Balscalloch, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 26th ult., Mrs Hamilton, of a son.

MARRIAGES

Here, at St. John Street, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. George Charles, Mr Hugh Robbs, joiner, to Mary M’Douall, dressmaker.

DEATHS

At Craichmore, parish of Leswalt, on the 23d ult., Mr William Campbell, farmer, aged 72 years – long highly esteemed by an extensive circle of acquaintance. At Leswalt Manse, on the 16th ultimo, Mr John M’Culloch, grand-nephew of the Rev. Andrew M’Cubbin, in the 23d year of his age. At Kildrochat, on the 28th February, Mr Abram M’William, farmer there, aged 80 – much respected and regretted. At Girvan, on the 14th ult., Margaret Earl, relict of the late Mr John Lusk, farmer, Pinmore Mains, parish of Colmonell.

8th March 1850 (Week 10)

BIRTHS

Here, at Charlotte Street, on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr G. Garrick, jeweller, of a daughter. Here, at M'Culloch's Place, on the 3d instant, the wife of Mr John Mackie, of a son. At Lochans, on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr Alexander M'Phie, steward of the Albion steamer, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Bridgebank, parish of Inch, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. Mr Hogarth, Mr James Telfer, Halfway House, to Jane, daughter of Mr Wylie, farmer there. At West Park, Hampshire, on the 20th ultimo, William Houston Stewart, commander, R.N., eldest son of Capt. Houston Stewart, R.N., C.B. to Catherine Elizabeth, only daughter of the late Eyre Coote, Esq., of West Park.

DEATHS

Here, at London Road, on the 3d instant, Margaret M'Clean, wife of the late Mr James Gordon, draper, Stranraer. At the house of her son-in-law (Mr Robert Moreland, Greenvale Street, Stranraer), Robina Finlayson, relict of Mr Robert Lawson, calico printer, in the 76th year of her age. At Barmore, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 27th ultimo, David infant son of Captain Kerr, aged 10 months. At Wigtown, on the 2d instant, Agnes Gordon, relict of J. M'Jerrow, late of Glenhead, Minnigaff, aged 86. At Kirkcudbright, on the 14th ult., aged 53, Margaret Heron, wife of Mr William Hornell, boot and shoemaker, - much and deservedly regretted. At Blue Hill, near Castle Douglas, on the 19th ultimo, in the 68th year of his age, Alexander Lawrie Johnston Esquire, late of Singapore. At Castle Douglas, on the 1st instant, in his 41st year, George Stewart Maitland, Esquire, youngest son of the late Rev. Mr Maitland, of Fairgill, minister of Monigaff.

15th March 1850 (Week 11)

BIRTHS

At Lochans Village, on the 3d current, Mrs Nathanial Purdie, shoemaker, of a daughter. At Lower Cottage, on the 17th ultimo, the wife of Mr Thomas Kirkpatrick, gardener, Balmaghie House, of twin daughters. Here, at George Street, on the 8th instant, the wife of Mr Robert Bisset, leather cutter, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Innerwell, Sorbie, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. E. K. Sloan, Mr James Thomson, Midtown, Carlaverock to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr Craig, Innerwell.

DEATHS

Here, at Rose Street, on the 10th instant, Jane, daughter of Mr Alexander M'Kie, saddler, aged 11 months. Here, At London Road, on the 9th instant, Robert, son of the late Robert Morrow, cabinetmaker, aged 5 years. On the Indus, near Moultan, on the 5th January last, Captain James Murray, Interpreter and Quarter Master, 9th Regiment Bengal N.I., fourth son of the late Provost Murray, New-Galloway. On the 23d ultimo, at Great Tew Vicarage, Oxon, George, second son of the late Sir Thomas Dick Lauder, Bart., of Fountainhall, aged 30 years. At Bothwell Manse, on the 7th instant, Sarah Forrest, wife of the Rev. Dr Gardiner. At Riccarton, on the 6th instant, Sir James Gibson-Craig, Bart., in his 85th years. At Edinburgh, on the 2d instant, Miss Mary Ogilvy, daughter of the late James Ogilvy, Esq., Deputy Receiver General of Customs. At Milton House, Kilmallock, county Limerick, on the 7th ultimo, Caroline Louisa, wife of the Hon. James Grant, second son of the Earl of Seafield.

22nd March 1850 (Week 12)

BIRTHS

Here, at High Street, on the 21st inst., the wife of Mr Robert Sibbald, tailor, of a daughter. At Wigtown, on the 15th instant, Mrs William M'Geoch, draper, of a son.

MARRIAGES

On the 20th instant, at St. Leonard Church, Exeter, George C. Black, Esq., writer in Wigtownshire, N.B., to Ellen, second daughter of Thomas Foster Barham, Esq., M.D., Exeter.

DEATHS

At George Street, Stranraer, on the 17th instant, Georgianna Caroline, youngest daughter of the late George Richards Orgill, Esq., Paradise, St. George's, Jamaica, aged 32 years. At Clayton, on the 19th instant, Margaret, only daughter of the late Mr Hugh Aitken, mariner. Here, at London Road, on the 16th instant, John, son of William Speirs, blacksmith, aged 14 years. At Balscallock, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 14th instant, Mr James M'Meckan, aged 78 years. At Kirkcudbright on the 28th ultimo, Mr Robert Cannon, aged 78 years. At Girvan, on the 13th instant, John Inglis, aged 5 years and 8 months, son of Mr James Austin. At the house of her son, Largo Place, Glasgow, on the 14th instant, Janet L. Houston, aged 78 years, relict of Mr Alexander Donnan, Newton, Ayr, and eldest daughter of the late Mr James Houston, long one of the magistrates of Girvan. At Donaghadee, on the 10th instant, in the prime of life, Mr Thomas Jardine. At Davenport, North America, on the 9th February, Hamilton J. Wallace, Esq., eldest son of the late A. Wallace, Esq., Russell Place, Newtonards, Ireland.

29th March 1850 (Week 13)

BIRTHS

At Garliestown, on the 23d instant, Mrs Dr Dunsmore, of a daughter. At Grapes Inn, Whithorn, on the 11th instant, Mrs Robert Dempster, of a son. At Castle Douglas, on the 15th instant, Mrs Samuel Blythe, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Lochrutten Manse, on the 26th instant, by the Rev. Joseph R. Duncan, of Torthorwald, the Rev. James Gibson of Terregles, to Mary-Anne Inglis, only daughter of the Rev. Dr. Inglis, minister of Lochrutten. At St. Paul's Independent Chapel, Wigan, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. William Roaf, Mr John M'Clure, jun., of the District Bank, Wigan, eldest son of Mr M'Clure, grocer, formerly of Kirkinner, near Wigtown, to Miss Alice Frost also of Wigan. On the 23d instant, at Emmanuel Church Camberwell, by the Rev. Robert Fayrer, David, eldest son of the late Colin Ritchie, Esq., of Her Majesty's 10th West India Regiment, to Emma daughter of the late Andrew Clark, Esq., of the Bear garden, Southwark, and Camberwell, Surrey.

DEATHS

At Stranraer, on the 22d instant, Catherine, eldest daughter of the late Mr Uthred M'Nish, baker, Stranraer. Here, at Hanover Street, on the 26th instant, after a short illness, Jane Lead, wife of Mr John Gibb, plasterer, aged 42 years. She lived respected and esteemed by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and her demise is much regretted. At Garden House, on the 28th inst., the infant son of Mr John Sawrey, land surveyor. At Craignair Cottage, on the 16th instant, Mr Webster, for 56 years in the service of the Messrs Maxwell, of Munches, at the advanced aged of 82 years. At Anwoth Kirk Village, near Gatehouse, on the 14th instant, aged 70, Mrs Margaret Sproat, wife of Mr James M'Murray. At Kirkcudbright, on the 13th instant, Mr Wm. Little, writer, aged 87 years.

5th April 1850 (Week 14)

BIRTHS

Here, at North Strand Street, on the 2d inst., the wife of Mr Anthony Martin, printer, of a daughter. Here, at Clayhole on the 3d instant, the wife of Captain M'Garva, of a son. On the 31st ult., the wife of Mr M'Culloch of Broadstone, of a son. At Dochroyle, parish of Colmonell, on the 25th ultimo, the wife of Mr William Gordon, of a still born child. At Ford Park, Plymouth, on the 16th ult., Mrs George Cock, of a daughter. At Kirminnoch, on the 17th ultimo, Mrs William Todd, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At 376 Argyle Street, Glasgow, last week, Mr John Galloway, lithographic printer, Manchester, to Miss Jemima Peters, daughter of the late James Peters. At St. Thomas' Episcopal Chapel Edinburgh, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. Mr Drummond, James Sutherland Mackintosh, Esq., M.D., London, to Catherine Suttie Gordon, youngest daughter of the late William Gordon, Esq., of Campbelton, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. At Ravenshall on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr Mure of Kirkmabreck, Mr Alexander Welsh, Haugh of Urr, to Margaret only daughter of Mr John Arnot, innkeeper there.

DEATHS

At Dochroyle on the 27th ult., Isabella Findlay, wife of Mr William Gordon, aged 21 years. At the house of his mother, Barwharton, on the 5th ultimo, after a lingering illness of nearly two years, borne with the greatest Christian resignation, Mr Robert Laird (late of Leeds) aged 42 years.

12th April 1850 (Week 15)

BIRTHS

No Births

MARRIAGES

No Marriages

DEATHS

Here, at Hanover Street, on the 11th instant, aged 18 years, James, eldest son of Mr Alex. Brown. At Eagle Park Cottage, Campbeltown, on the 2d April, Captain James Melville.

19th April 1850 (Week 16)

BIRTHS

At Stranraer, on the 16th instant, the wife of the Rev. Mr Watt, of a daughter. Here, at High Street, on the 11th instant, the wife of Mr William Orr, of a daughter. At Clayton, on the 8th instant, the wife of Mr John Hannay, of a son. Here, at Greenvale Street, on the 14th instant, the wife of David Edgar, of a daughter. At Carluke, on the 17th instant, Mrs Matthews, of a son. At Wigtown, on the 6th inst., Mrs A. Biggam, of the Commercial Inn, of a daughter. At Killsaintninian, parish of Colmonell, upon the 3d instant, the wife of Mark Dunn, mason, of a daughter. At Crangart, parish of Colmonell, upon the 4th instant, Mrs Harvey, of a daughter. At Barrhill, upon the 8th inst, Mrs Thomas Sloss, grocer, of a daughter. At Corwar Mains, upon the 9th instant, the wife of Robert Martin, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At 53, North Woodside Road, Glasgow, on the 16th instant, by the Rev. Mr Meiklam, Mr Hugh Alexander, merchant, Glasgow, to Margaret, only daughter of Mr Kennedy, Burns Tavern.

DEATHS

At Colmonell., on the 14th current, Mr John M'Crie. At Torquay, on the 3d instant, Emma Fleming, second daughter of the late General Patrick Alexander Agnew, H.E.I.C.S., of Dalreagle, Wigtownshire.

26th April 1850 (Week 17)

BIRTHS

At Seabank House, Stranraer, on the 22d instant Mrs Black, of a daughter. At Stranraer, on the 24th instant, the wife of Mr James Fleming, druggist, of a son. At Drumdoch, parish of Inch, on the 21st inst., Mrs M'Kelvie, of a son. At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 23d instant, the wife of Mr Alexander M'Crea, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Castle Kennedy, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. James Ferguson of Inch, Mr William Burn, Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, to Frances Ann, eldest daughter of Mr Andrew Hall, Castle Kennedy. At Wigtown, by the Rev. P. Young, on the 12th inst., Capt. Garlies Cooper, to Catherine Dickson, only daughter of the late Mr James Dickson, ironmonger. At All Saint's Church, Knightsbridge, on the 13th inst., the Rev. William Spranger White, Incumbent of St. John's Episcopal Church, Jedburgh, to the Hon. Louise Madeline Campbell, eldest daughter of the Lord Chief Justice Campbell.

DEATHS

Here, on the 21st instant, Jane, only surviving daughter of the late Rev. John Robertson. At Seabank House, Stranraer, on the 23d instant, the infant daughter of William Black, Esq., Town Clerk. At Creetown, on the 20th instant, Elizabeth Boyle, wife of Mr William Boyle, merchant there, aged 54 years - much regretted. At Kirkcudbright, on the 16th instant, Miss Euphemia Gordon, of Campbelltown. At Birmingham, on the 18th instant, Mr John Milroy, draper, Walsall. At Carlton Gardens, London, on the 9th instant, Catherine Jessy, second daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P. At 19 Salisbury Street, Edinburgh, on the 11th instant, Mr Peter Ferguson of the Caledonian Mercury Office, where he had been employed for upwards of forty years, the greater part of which time he faithfully filled a responsible situation.

3rd May 1850 (Week 18)

BIRTHS

At Cults, Sorby, on the 21st ultimo, Mrs Hughan, of a son. At Higher Temple Street, Manchester, on the 27th ultimo, the wife of Mr David Andrew, merchant, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Thornhill, on the 30th April, by the Rev. Lewis Hay Irving of Falkirk, Gilbert M'Micking, Esq., Singapore, second son of Thomas M'Micking Esq., Miltonise, to Helen, eldest daughter of Alex. Macfarlane, Esq., of Thornhill. At Ardrossan, on the 23d ultimo, by the Rev. James Eller, Saltcoats, Mr William Robertson, foreman engineer of the Ardrossan Railway, to Martha, third daughter of Mr William M'Credie, of the Customs. At Ardwall, Kirkcudbrightshire, on the 22d ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Smith, John Gordon Brown, Esq. Liverpool, to Janet, second daughter of James Murray Macculloch, Esq., of Ardwall. At St. Pancras, London, on the 25th ultimo, by the Rev. John Forster, David Shaw, second son of the late James Barbour, Esq., of Dunmuir House, Castle Douglas, to Eliza, youngest daughter of the late Robert Jackson, Esq., of Ulverston, Lancashire.

DEATHS

Suddenly, much and justly regretted, on board the Indus steamer, off Malta on the morning of the 10th April, George B. Macdouall, Esq., late Superintending Surgeon at H.I.C.M.S. Madras Establishment. At Carlyle Place, Paisley, on the 28th ultimo, Mr James Laird, Sneddon Foundry. At High Clachan, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 28th ultimo, Euphemia Gibson, relict of Mr James M'Crea, farmer, Ervie, aged 74 years. At Lochans village, on the 19th ultimo, after 10 days' illness, Jessie Milroy, daughter of Mr John Milroy, millwright there, of dysentry, aged 17 years. At Wigtown, on the 27th ultimo, Mr Samuel McWilliam, burgess, aged 78 years. At Torhousemuir, Wigtown, on the 25th ultimo, Mr William Grierson, schoolmster, aged 30 years; - he was long in the army, and held a pension; - his health for a long period had been feeble, but he bore his affliction with Christian patience and resignation. At Mochrum Kirk, on the 25th ult., Mr Henry M'Bryde, aged 36. At Logan, parish of Buittle, on the 5th ultimo, after a short illness, Charles Muirhead, Esq., of Logan, aged 28. At Girvan, on the 11th ultimo, John, aged 19 years, eldest son of the late Mr Finlay, baker, Newton, Ayr. Died in Ireland, on Friday night, the 26th ultimo, of inflammation of the chest and liver, from cold, the Right Reverend and Right Hon. Lord Robert Tottenham, Lord Bishop of Clogher, only brother of the late Marquis of Ely: The bishoprick of Clogher merges in the primacy. Letters from Stockholm mention the death of Sir Thomas Cartwright, her Britannic Majesty's Minister at the Court of Sweden, which took place suddenly on the night of the 17th April. Sir Samuel Henry Piers, Bart., died on the 15th ult., at Tristenvagh, county of Westmeath, Ireland, aged 37. He had but a short time succeeded his uncle, Sir John Bennett Piers.

9th May 1850 (Week 19)

BIRTHS

At 30, Albemarle Street, London, on the 28th April, the Lady of John Dalrymple, Esquire, M.P., of twin daughters. At Low Ardwell, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 5th instant, Mrs M'Gill, of a son. At Carnwell, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 6th inst, Mrs Todd, of a son. At Townsend Place, Kirkcaldy, on the 5th current, Mrs William Elder, of the Union Bank of Scotland, of a son. Here, on the 6th instant, the wife of Mr William Ross, of a son. At Girvan, on the 28th ultimo, the wife of the Rev. P.H. Waddell, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

No Marriages

DEATHS

At Neptune Street, here, on the 7th instant, Mr William Stewart, Eagle Inn. At Enniskillen, Ireland, on the 16th ultimo, Mr James Fergusson, junior, joiner, Girvan. At Keith, on the 30th ultimo, the Rev. John Murdoch, A.M., aged 82 years. At the Free Church Manse, Doone, on the 1st curt. the Rev. George Cupples. At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 6th instant, Janet Kerr, wife of Mr David Skimming, aged 76. At Truro, county Cornwall, suddenly, on Friday morning last, Charlotte, the beloved wife of Mr William Kerr, Draper.

16th May 1850 (Week 20)

BIRTHS

Here, at Hanover Street, on the 12inst, the wife of Mr Hugh Rob, joiner, of a son. At Greenfield, near Stranraer, on the 7th inst, Mrs Gibson of a daughter At Garthland, Stoneykirk, on the 6th inst. Mrs M'Clymont, of a daughter. At Beoch, on the 12th May instant, the wife of William Gibson, Esq., of a daughter At Wigtown, on the 8th inst, the wife of Mr Walter Malcolm, druggist, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

Here at Bridge Street, on the 13th inst., by the Rev George Charles, Mr John Wood, to Maria, daughter of Mr Robert M'Lean.

DEATHS

At Creetown, on the 30th ult., Thomas Irving, son of James Irving, junior, aged 12 months. At Torhousemuir, Wigtown, on the 25th ult, Mr Wm. Grierson, schoolmaster. At Merslaugh, on the 1st instant. Mr John Wallace, at the advanced age of 96 - his death is much lamented by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. On the 3d instant, at Portpatrick, (whither he had gone on a visit to his daughter) John Wither, aged 78 years. The deceased had been church officer in the parish of Stoneykirk for 42 years. He kept a correct register of the interments performed by himself, enumerating an amount considerably exceeding 2,700. During his life he maintained an unimpeachable character, for sterling honesty, and been frequently delegated on missions of important trust.

23rd May 1850 (Week 21)

BIRTHS

At 5, Greenlaw Place, Paisley Road, on the 16th inst., Mrs James M'Gibbon, of a daughter. At little Genoch, parish of Inch, on the 12th instant, Mrs Clannachan, of a son. At Ardwell Inn, Stoneykirk, on the 11th instant, Mrs Murray, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

On the 15th instant, in the Church of St. Martin cum Gregory, York, by the Rev. W. T. Sandys, M.M., vicar of St. Mary's Beverley, and domestic chaplain to Lord Belhaven, Jedediah Strutt of Belper, Esq., in the county of Derby, to Jane Roberts, youngest daughter of the late Myles Sandys, of Graythwaite Hall, Esq., in the county of Lancaster, and niece of General the Earl of Stair. At Windsor, on the 16th instant, Captain Charles Balfour, R.N., son of General Balfour of Balbirnie House, Fifeshire, to Miss Fanny Erskine Wemyss only daughter of Captain J. Wemyss, of Wemyss Castle, Torrie and Lynde.

DEATHS

At Oxenford Castle, on the 14th inst., the right Hon. Lady Henrietta Fergusson, widow of Sir James Fergusson of Kilkerran, Bart. At Hailebury College, Hertford, on the 18th instant, Mrs Charlotte Wilkes, widow of the Hon. Lord Jeffrey. At 4, Atholl Place, Edinburgh, on the 16th inst, Mrs Jones of Brookland. At Whithorn, on the 13th inst., at an advanced age, Mrs Jorie, relict of the late John Jorie, Esq., of Wards. At Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, on the 19th instant, James Fergusson, Esq., W.S. At Edinburgh, on the 29th ultimo, Miss Catherine Campbell, daughter of the late Matthew Campbell, Esq., Sheriff-Substitute of Wigtownshire. At King's College, Aberdeen, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs Jack, wife of the Rev. Principal Jack. On the 15th instant, at his residence, 8 Cumberland Street, London, Major General Sir James Sutherland, of the East India Co's Bombay Military Establishment. On the 17th instant, Sir James Flower, of Millhill, Hendon, Baronet, aged 55.

30th May 1850 (Week 22)

BIRTHS

Here, at Neptune Street, on the 28th instant, the wife of Mr John Aird, of a son. Here, at Clayton, on the 18th instant, the wife of Mr Thomas Bell, merchant, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Hamilton Street, Girvan, on the 28th instant, by the Rev. Matthew George Easton, of the Reformed Presbyterian Church there, Mr George Brown, of the Lead Mining Company, Blackcraig, Newton Stewart, to Mary, daughter of the late Ebenezer Fleming, farmer, Midtown, Castle Douglas. On the 16th instant, the Rev. John Abel, minister of Forgue, to Elizabeth Forsyth, eldest daughter of Hercules Scott, LL.D., Professor of Moral Philosophy, King's College, Aberdeen

DEATHS

At Portlogan, Kirkmaiden, on the 19th May, Peter Burns, in the 105th year of his age. He was a native of the parish of Donaghadee, and came to Kirkmaiden upwards of 70 years ago, where he has lived ever since. He was remarkably healthy through life; and even when he was 98 years old, was able to plough the little croft that Colonel Macdouall kindly allowed him to possess. Nearly four years ago his eyesight failed him. He was possessed of an excellent memory which he enjoyed to the very last, and when passages of Scripture were repeated to him, he could supply any omission with readiness, or finish a text that was begun. He has left a widow to mourn him for a little, after enjoying his company for 70 years; her age is about 90. - Corres. At Ballantrae, on the 20th inst., John M'Coll, Chelsea out pensioner of the 21st Foot. In early life he entered the army, and saw service in Sicily, Naples, and Tuscany; he subsequently went to America, was engaged at the battle of Baltimore, at the taking of Washington, and was present at the attack on New Orleans under the command of the brave Sir E. Packenham. - Corres. At Garliestown on the 25th instant, Mrs James Paton, of the Commercial Inn there - sincerely regretted. At Kirkinner Village, on the 26th instant, Mr John M'Gowan, residenter there, aged 74. At Ivy Cottage, Newton Stewart, on the 21st instant, Mr Archibald Campbell, tanner, aged 46 years; - in life he was highly respected. At Bathgate Free Church Manse, on the 15th instant, the Rev. Samuel Martin, in the 47th year of his age and 25th of his ministry. At his residence at Blackrock, near Dublin, on the 16th instant, the Earl of Roscommon, in the 52d year of his age - the last of the ancient line of the Roscommon family. We regret to announce the sudden death of Mrs Labouchere, the wife of the Right Hon. Henry Labouchere, President of the Board of Trade. At Edinburgh, on the 18th instant, Margaret, only daughter of the late Lieutenant Colonel John Hay of the Bengal Service. At Edinburgh, on the 22d instant, Lady Jane Tayler, wife of Major Tayler, Rothiemay House, Banffshire, and sister of the Earl of Fife. At Stobo Manse, on the 21st instant, the Rev. Alexander Edgar, minister of Stobo. At Bushby Park Cottage, Reddington, on the 21st instant, General James Orde, after a long illness. In Lancashire, on the 17th instant, in his 79th year, Sir W Fedden, Baronet, for many years member of Parliament for Blackburn.

6th June 1850 (Week 23)

BIRTHS

At George Street, here, on the 31st ult., Mrs M'Caig, of a son. Here, at North Strand Street, on the 25th ultimo, the wife of Mr David Dorman, of a son. Here at St. John Street, on the 2d inst., the wife of Mr William Irving, of a daughter. At the Original Secession Manse, Auchinleck, on the 30th ult., Mrs Roger of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Lochans Mill, parish of Inch, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. John M'Gregor, Mr Alex. Wither, farmer, Barmore, to Helen, daughter of the late Mr Ritchie. At Hillhead, here, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Mr Donald, Mr John Morland, tailor, to Mary, second daughter of Mr Foster, Sheuchan Park. At Riccarton, on the 31st ult., by the Rev. Mr Hogg, of Kirkmahoe, Mr John Shields, to Agnes, third daughter of the late Mr Robert Hogg, Whitehill, parish of Maybole.

DEATHS

Here, at Hanover Street, on the 29th ult., Mr John Kay aged 76 years - much regretted. Here, at Hanover Street, on the 3d instant, Mr John Kennedy, saddler, aged 44 years. At Blackhouse, Ayr, on the 1st current, Eliza Janet, daughter of W. Hunter, LL.D., Rector of Ayr Academy. At Dumfries, on the 29th ult., at an advanced age, Mrs Jane Morley, relict of Mr William Balieff, hat manufacturer, Dumfries. At High Auchenlarie, parish of Anwoth, on the 23d ult., Mr Alexander Carson, farmer there, aged 82 years. At Drumocklock, parish of Anwoth, on the 22d ultimo, Sarah, second daughter of Mr Brown, farmer, there. At North Quintinespie, parish of Balmaghie, on the 25th ult., aged 47, James, eldest son of James Burnet, Esq., of North Quintinespie. At Dennyloanhead Manse, on the 24th ult., the Rev. James Stark, D.D., in the 75th year of his age, and the 53d of his ministry.

13th June 1850 (Week 24)

BIRTHS

At Baldoon, on the 10th instant, the wife of James Caird, Esq., of a son. At Munches, on the 6th instant, the wife of Wellwood Maxwell, Esq., of a daughter. At Kirkcudbright, on the 7th instant, Mrs David Craig, of a daughter. At Castle Douglas, on the 5th instant, the wife of Mr William Fleming, flesher, of a son. At Catrine, on the 29th ultimo, the wife of the Rev. Mr Bowman, of the United Presbyterian Church, of a daughter. At Craigowan, Symington, on the 4th current, the wife of Mr Dunlop, factor, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Edinburgh, on the 4th current, Edward Hunter Blair, Esq., of Dunskey, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late George Wauchope, Esq., At Springbank, parish of Leswalt, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Robert Hogarth, Mr James Adair, Clayton, to Margaret, daughter of the late Mr Peter Adair, Springbank. At Maybole, on the 4th current, by the Rev. Wm. Menzies, A.M. Hugh M'Clymont, Esq., merchant, Girvan, to Euphemia Crawford, youngest daughter of the late Mr Wm. Begg, dyer, Maybole. At Rothesay, on the 5th current, Daniel Macbean, Esq., sheriff clerk of Buteshire, to Mary eldest daughter of the late Adam Dick, Esq., merchant, Rothesay. At 5, Carnarvon Street, Greenvale Place, Glasgow, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Miller of Free St. Matthew's, Thomas Ritchie, Esq., Glasgow, to Catherine, daughter of the late William M'Cormick, Esq., Ayr.

DEATHS

At George St., here on the 13th instant, Isabella B. Douglas, wife of Thomas M'Caig, Esq., of the British Linen Bank. Here, at Glen Street, on the 12th instant, aged 80 years, Sarah Gough, relict of the late John Osborne of Armagh. Here, at North Strand Street, on the 9th instant, suddenly, Mr Alex. M'Kie, aged 56 years. At Dinduff, parish of Leswalt, on the 11th instant, Mr David Gibson, aged 85 years. At Vauxhall Road, Liverpool on the 10th instant, Mr Andrew M'Cormick, ship carpenter, aged 42 years - much regretted. At Ayr, on the 9th current, Eliza Ann, infant daughter of Mr Charles Imrie, nursery and seedsman. At Kingencleugh, Ayrshire, on the 10th instant, James Smith, Esq., late of Deanston - Friends will please accept of this intimation. At Jessore, in India, on the 10th April last, Archibald, youngest surviving son of Dr John Muir, minister of St. James's, Glasgow. At Lisbon, on the 21st ultimo, killed by a fall from the fore top of H.M.S. Arethusa, Arthur Hugh Cunninghame, aged 13, son of Sir Thomas Montgomery Cunninghame, Bart. At Boulougne-sur-Mer, on the 29th ultimo, Capt. John Forbes, late of the 92nd Highlanders, aged 48 years. At Dunduff, on the 4th instant, James, youngest son of Mr Ralston.

20th June 1850 (Week 25)

BIRTHS

At Grosvenor Square, London, on the 7th inst., the Countess of Galloway, of a daughter. Here, at George Street, on the 14th current the wife of Mr James M'Douall, draper, of a daughter. Here, at Castle Street, on the 19th instant, the wife of Mr John M'Caull, boot and shoemaker, of a son. Here, at Sun Street, on the 16th instant, Mrs Murray, of a son. At Craigoch Park, parish of Portpatrick, on the 16th instant, the wife of Mr John Kerr, of a son. At Kirkminnoch, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 15th instant, Mrs Martin, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Wigtown, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Mr Falconer, Mr Hugh Morton, of Sorbie Tile Works, to Grace, second daughter of Mr Samuel Mitchell, painter, Wigtown. At Argrennan House, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, on the 10th instant, Walter Brisbane Park, Esq., Captain 26th Cameronians, to Anne, youngest daughter of the late James Ure, Esq., of Edinburgh, Comptroller of H.M. Customs at Leith. At the Episcopal Chapel, Old Meldrum, on the 6th instant, Garden William Duff, Esq., second son of Garden Duff, Esq., of Hatton, to Douglas Isabella Maria, third daughter of Beauchamp Colclough Urquhart, Esq., of Meldrum and Byth.

DEATHS

At Portpatrick, on the 13th instant, Elizabeth Cousins, at the advanced age of 100 years, all but a few weeks. At Sandmill, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 18th instant, Jane Gifford, wife of Mr Andrew M'Master - much regretted. At Culscadden, on the 17th instant, Agnes Carson, aged 81 years, relict of the late Mr James Wild, farmer, Arrow. At Victoria Park, Ayr, on the 11th instant, David Wilson, Esq., writer, and Procurator Fiscal for the burgh of Ayr. At Girvan, on the 6th instant, Agnes Ross, aged 48 years, wife of Mr James Crawford, coachman, Girvan. At Westborne Street, Hyde Park Gardens, on the 6th instant, the Hon. Amelia Louisa Noel Hill, youngest sister of the late Right Hon. and Rev. Lord Berwick.

27th June 1850 (Week 26)

BIRTHS

At Neptune Street, here, on the 25th instant, the wife of Mr Smith, printer, of a son. At Glen Stewart, Annan, on the 17th instant, the Viscountess Drumlanrig, of a son. At 21, Lowndes Street, London, on the 14th instant, the Viscountess Chelsea, of a son. At Carlaverock Manse, on the 14th inst, Mrs Lorraine, of a son. At the United Presbyterian Manse, Dalry, on the 18th instant, Mrs Paterson, of a son.

MARRIAGES

On the 27th instant, by the Rev. Mr Bennet of Leswalt, Mr Thomas Truth, to Miss Jessie Bone, daughter of Mr T. Bone, farmer, Knock in Maize. At Stranraer, on the 24th instant, by the Rev. Mr Bennet, Leswalt, Mr Robert M'Alister, to Miss Helen Hutton, Leswalt. At Drangour, New Luce, on the 20th instant, by the Rev. Mr Easton, of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Stranraer, Mr John Moore, schoolmaster and inspector of poor, of Kirkmabreck, to Janet, eldest surviving daughter of the late John M'Geoch, Esq., farmer, Drangour, &c. At No 125 High Street, Ayr, on the 20th instant, by the Rev. Mr Grant, Mr John Davidson, merchant, Glasgow, to Jessie, eldest daughter of Mr John Lawson, roper, Girvan. At the Presbyterian Church, York Street, Belfast, on the 13th instant, by the Rev. David Hamilton, Mr Thomas M'Murray, ironmonger, Ayr, to Mary, third daughter of David Fergusson, Esq., late of Girvan. At Colmonell, on the 11th instant, by the Rev. D. Sim, Mr John Taylor, draper, Girvan, to Miss Marion Campbell.

DEATHS

At Larbrax, on the 22d inst., Helen Kerr Stevenson, aged 6 years. At Kilconquhar Manse, on the 7th instant, the Rev. Professor Ferrie, D.D. At Kirkcudbright, on the 16th inst, Mr James Broom, assistant officer of Customs, and general clerk to the incorporated trades, aged 60 years - universally regretted. On Tuesday, the 18th instant, in the wreck of the Orion steamer, John Roby, Esq., M.R.S.L., formerly of Rochdale. As an author he was well known, particularly from his largest work, 'The Traditions of Lancashire' The purity and elegance of his style, his power of placing before his readers the creations of his own imagination, his wonderful embodiment of the supernatural, and above all, the Christian tone of his writings, place him among the best writers in his own department of literature, which our country has afforded. At Moffat, on the 24th current, the Rev. George Gray, D.D. Professor of Oriental Languages in the University of Glasgow. On the morning of the 18th current, Mr James Scott of Montreal, Mrs Scott, and their only child, Marion, passengers in the Orion, from Liverpool, when that vessel was lost off Portpatrick. On the morning of the 18th current, Mrs Smith, widow of the late Mr William Smith, merchant in Montreal, a passenger in the Orion from Liverpool, when that vessel was lost off Portpatrick. Drowned, on board the steamer Orion, on the 18th current, Dr Burns, F.R.S., and M. of Institute of France, &c., Regius Professor of Surgery in the University of Glasgow, in his 75th year. Drowned, on board the steam-ship Orion, on the 18th current, Mr Wm. Marchbank, of John Clapperton & Co. Glasgow. At her residence, Mansfield Street, London, very suddenly, on the 12th current, the right Hon. Alice Mary Countess (Dowager) of Limerick.

4th July 1850 (Week 27)

BIRTHS

At Clayhole, Stranraer, on the 3d instant, Mrs Abram Bark, of a daughter. At Whithorn, on the 27th ult., Mrs R.H. Smith, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Whitepark, parish of Inch, on the 25th ult., Mr Peter Anderson, to Eleonora, daughter of Mr M'Clean, farmer there. At Kildarroch, Wigtownshire, the residence of Captain George Palmer, R.N., on the 27th ultimo, by the Rev. Peter Young of Wigtown, Mr Robert M'Clelland, of the latter place, to Catherine C., youngest daughter of Capt. Palmer. At Garhew, on the 11th ult., by the Rev. John Walker, of the Free Church, Newton-Stewart, Mr Alexander M'Kie, draper, Dudley, Worcestershire, to Miss Wilhelmina Pollock, niece of Mr Gilbert Wilson, Garhew.

DEATHS

Here, at George Street, on the 29th June, Miss Margaret Rose, aged 76. At Portpatrick, on the 18th ultimo, in the wreck of the Orion, Alexander M'Neil, Esq., Ardlussa, Jura, and his wife Anne Elizabeth, fourth daughter of the late John Carstairs, Esq., of Stratford Green, Essex; with Cecil Anne and Hester Mary, their eldest and youngest daughters. At Manse of Fintry, on the 31st ultimo, the Rev. John Leslie, in the 88th year of his age, and 57th of his ministry. The deceased was the eldest ordained clergyman in the synod of Aberdeen. At Newton-Stewart, on the 29th ult., Ellen Tempelton, infant daughter of Mr David M'Conochie. At Whitechurch, Ballywalter, Ireland, on the 28th ult., Mr John Boyle, senior, farmer there.

11th July 1850 (Week 28)

BIRTHS

At Girvan, on the 3d instant, the wife of Dr Graham, of a son. At Bargany Mains, on the 3d inst., Mrs Adam Henry, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At the house of George Guthrie, Esq., Rephad, by Stranraer, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Robt. Hogarth, Mr Joseph Lind, Mark, to Miss Jane M’William. At Little Mark, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. D. Bennet, Leswalt, Mr John Hamilton, to Miss Anne Jane Gibney, Leswalt. At Belfast, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. John Golligly, R.C.C. Mr Richard M'Caull, Stranraer, to Sarah Anne, second daughter of Mr John Lynass, merchant, late of Belfast. At Almont, Colmonell, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Mr Harkness, Mr William M'Master, farmer, Crouse, New Luce, to Sarah, eldest surviving daughter of Andrew Lusk, Esq., farmer Almont. At Wigtown,on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Peter Hannay, Mr John T. Waugh, of the Excise, to Grace, only daughter of the late Mr Peter Hannay, merchant, Wigtown. At 3, Jane Street, Blythswood Square, Glasgow on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Dr Roxburgh, John Kerr, Esq., to Margaret Bruce, daughter of the late Wm. Dick, Esq., Maybole.

DEATHS

Here, at George Street, on the 7th inst., Isabella Black, wife of Mr George Todd, draper, Stranraer. At Argrennan, Tongland, on the 1st instant, Margaret Brown, relict of the late Mr Robert Brown, farmer there, aged 71 years.

18th July 1850 (Week 29)

BIRTHS

Here, on the 14th inst, the wife of Mr Mann, postmaster, of a son. Here, at King Street, on the 15th inst., the wife of Mr Thomas Kerr, of a daughter. At Corsewall Tile Works, on the 15th instant, the wife of Mr William Wilson, of a son. At the Reformed Presbyterian Manse, Girvan, on the 15th instant, the wife of the Rev. M.G. Easton, of a son. At Carlton Terrace, Edinburgh, on the 8th inst., the wife of Andrew Pringle, M.D., Esq., of Borgue, of a son.

MARRIAGES

Here, at Sun Street, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. Thomas Easton, Mr George Murray, tailor, to Sarah Armstrong. At Milton, near Kirkcudbright, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. John Underwood, Mr William Barber, farmer, Torrs, to Jessie, daughter of Samuel M'Nae, Esquire.

DEATHS

At Wigtown, on the 28th ultimo, Mr Peter Shannon, baker, after a very short illness. At Newton-Stewart, on the 10th instant, Mary Patterson, wife of Mr Samuel Milroy, late of Glenvogie. At Corsehill, near Ayr, on the 4th instant, Mrs Cowan, relict of William Cowan, Esq., of Corsehill, banker in Ayr. At Ayr, on the 9th instant, Catherine M'Kissock, aged 2 ½ years, second daughter of Mr Charles Imrie, nursery and seedsman. At Inverary, on the 16th instant, James Wright, Esq., Writer, Provost of the Burgh. At Ardoch, on the 1st current, Rev. Peter Grant, minister of the Free Church, there. At his father's house, in Park Place, Dundee, on the 6th current, the Rev. George Ogilvie, B.D., minister of the Free Church, Maryculter; in his 32d year. At Bellevue House, Auchtermuchty, on the 4th curt., Jane, youngest daughter of the late Sir James Colquhoun of Luss, Bart., and the Lady Helen Sutherland, and Widow of Ebenezer Marshall Gardiner, Esq., of Hillcairney, aged 89.

25th July 1850 (Week 30)

BIRTHS

At Cairnside, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 23d instant Mrs James Osborne, of a son. At Waterside, Old Luce, on the 15th instant, Mrs Flin of a still born child. At Ballochjargon, on the 23d instant, Mrs M’Kerlie of a still born child At Gillespie, Old Luce, on the 21st instant, Mrs Anderson, of a son. At Bladenoch, by Wigtown, on the 19th instant, Mrs William Anderson, of a son. At Girvan, on the 18th instant, the wife of Mr William M'Creadie, victualler, of a daughter. Newton Stewart, on the 18th instant, Mrs Dr. M'Knight, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Drumore, Kirkmaiden, on the 22d instant, by the Rev. Mr Lamb, Mr Andrew Martin, grocer, Stranraer, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr Murray, miller, Drumore. On the 17th instant, in Holywood, by the Rev. Dr. Cooke, Mr Mullen, Manchester, to Martha Dugan, daughter of Mr George Harrison, Belfast. At Ayr, on the 16th instant, Mr John Maxwell M'Leod, son of the Rev. Norman M'Leod, to Anne Irvine; and at the same time, Mr James Bartlet Hyde, son of James Hyde, Esq., of Aplay, Isle of Wight, to Isabella Jessie Ann, daughter of Rear Adl. Campbell of Barbreck, Argyllshire. At Ayr, on the 16th instant, Mr John Maxwell M'Leod, son of the Rev. Norman M'Leod, to Anne Irvine; and at the same time, Mr James Bartlet Hyde, son of James Hyde, Esq., of Aplay, Isle of Wight, to Isabella Jessie Ann, daughter of Rear Adl. Campbell of Arbreck, Argyllshire. At Girvan, on the 10th instant, Mr Thomas M'Quaker, manufacturer, Johnstone, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr William Morton. At Petersham, on the 9th instant, Major Edwardes, 1st Bengal Fusiliers Regiment, to Emma, youngest daughter of the late James Sydney, Esq., of Richmond Hill. At Blake's, Antigua, on the 18th ultimo, by special license, George Cumming Miller, brother of Sir William Miller, Bart., of Glenlee, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, captain in H.M. 54th Foot, to Lucy, daughter of the late John Masterman Esq.

DEATHS

At Bridge Street, here, on the 22d instant, Thomas, son of the late Mr Nibloe, cabinetmaker, aged 18 years. At Portpatrick, on the 25th instant, Mr Peter Leyburn - much regretted. At Kilsture, parish of Kirkinner, on the 22d instant, Mr Thomas Fraser, of Glasgow - much regretted. At Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 20th instant, Agnes, daughter of Mr David Kelvie, razor-strop manufacturer, aged two years and eight months. At Mochrum, on the 14th instant, Mr Alexander Black, teacher, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, aged 20 years, son of Mr Andrew Black - He was a young man of promise and much respected.

1st August 1850 (Week 31)

BIRTHS

At Wellington Square, Ayr, on the 17th July, the lady of John Boyn, Esq., of a son. At Edinburgh, on the 27th instant, Mrs Connell of Conheath, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Bridge of Bladnoch, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Peter Hannay, Mr James Husband, teacher of the Normal School, Wigtown, to Margaret youngest daughter of Mr Peter Anderson, Bladnoch. At Gatehouse, by the Rev. George Murray, Mr John Wilson, Borgue, to Miss Isabella Burnie. At the Parish Church of Kells, on the 16th July, J. Sandars, Esq., M.P. to the Lady Virginia Taylour, youngest daughter of the Marquis of Headfort.

DEATHS

At Hamilton, Canada West, on the 6th July, after a lingering and severe illness, the Rev. J. Osborne, formerly minister of the Reformed Presbyterian congregation, Castle Douglas. At Campford, Kirkinner, on the morning of 29th July, (of smallpox) Mr Andrew M'Geoch, farina manufacturer, aged 41 years - deeply regretted by all who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance. At Kilsture, parish of Sorbie, on the 22d July, (of consumption) in the 20th year of his age, Thomas Fraser, second son of Mr Alexander Fraser, farmer, Kilsture. At sea, on board the ship Victory for Port Phillip, on 24th May last, Mr John Hannay, late farmer in Outon, near Whithorn. At Ashfield, County of Huron , on the 19th June, Peter Murray, third son of Mr Peter Murray, late of Tahall, parish of Kirkinner, Wigtownshire, and brother of the Rev. Professor Murray, University of Toronto.

8th August 1850 (Week 32)

BIRTHS

At Charlotte Street, on the 3d instant, the wife of Mr. George A. Purves of a son.

MARRIAGES

On the 1st instant, in Golden Square Chapel, Berwick upon Tweed, by the Rev. John Cairns, Mr James Hervey Robertson, Liverpool, to Agnes, second daughter of George Robison, Esq., At Sandhead, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. J. Campbell, Mr William M'Harrie, Culhorn, to Martha, eldest daughter of Mr James Neillie. At Newton Stewart, on the 31st ultimo, by the Rev. Samuel Richardson, Mr John McWhae, Kirkcarswell, Rerrick, to Isabella, youngest daughter of the late Mr Alexander M'Guffog.

DEATHS

At King Street, on the 4th instant, Elizabeth Ritchie wife of Mr M'Clymont, currier. At Glen Street, on the 5th instant, Charlotte, only daughter of the late Mr James Galloway of the Coast Guard. At High Glengyre, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 2d instant, Mr Alexander Kerr, aged 62 years. At Wigtown, on the 4th instant, Mr Thomas Kelvie, joiner, aged 71 years. At Creetown, on the 3d instant, Captain John M'Keand, aged 70 years - much respected by all who knew him. At Castle Douglas, on the 23d ultimo, in his 30th year, Mr Peter M'Vane, tea dealer, son of Mr John M'Vane, grocer. At Castle Douglas, on the 19th ultimo, Mr Adam M'Adam, flesher. At Dumfries, on the 27th ultimo, Miss Janet Couper, late of Mochrum. On the 27th ultimo, in the 74th year of his age, Sir John Penniston Milbanke, Bart. At Inverallort - his residence in the Highlands - Major General Sir Alexander Cameron, K.C.B., Colonel of the 74th Highlanders.

15th August 1850 (Week 33)

BIRTHS

Here, at Castle Street, on the 15th instant, the wife of Mr James Shaw, baker, of twin daughters. At Campbelton, on the 2d instant, the wife of Mr Samuel Cluckie, Inland Revenue Officer, of a son. At Dumfries, on the 17th ultimo, the wife of the Rev. James Mann, of a son.

MARRIAGES

Here, at the Roman Catholic Chapel, on the 13th instant, by the Rev. Thomas Moore, Mr Hugh M'Lauchlan, fishmonger, Glasgow, to Hannah, youngest daughter of Mr Neil M'Keand, flesher. Here, at the Roman Catholic Chapel, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. Thomas Moore, Mr Patrick Johnston, of H.M.R.C. Harriet, to Miss Margaret Boyle. At Craigenholly, on the 11th instant, by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Mr Robert Nish, joiner, to Miss Janet Douglas, Glenluce. At Hill Street, Garnet Hill, Glasgow, on the 7th instant, by the Very Rev. Principal Macfarlane, James Smith, Esq., manager, Northern Assurance company, to Euphemia Anna, daughter of the late Swinton Laurie, Esq., surgeon, Edinburgh. At Whitbury, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. W. Symington, D.D., Glasgow, the Rev. W. Symington, Castle- Douglas, to Christian Elder, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Macritchie, Esq., wine merchant, Leith.

DEATHS

Suddenly, at Kirkcowan, on the 9th instant, aged nine years and eight months, Alexander, son of A. M'William, Esquire, Kirkcowan. If rare personal beauty, winning sweetness of disposition, and keen intellect could have shielded from the arrow of the fell archer, he would have been long spared to bless his parent. But, ‘whom the Gods love, die young,’ and his untimely loss has cast a dark cloud of sorrow over a family circle of which he was the pride and ornament – “Quando ullum inveniet parem? Multis ille bonis flebilis occidit.”

22nd August 1850 (Week 34)

BIRTHS

At Exton Park, on the 14th instant, the Lady Louisa Agnew, of a son and heir. At George Street, Stranraer, on the 12th instant, the wife of Mr John M'Intyre, clogger, of a son. At Gopsall, on the 10th inst., the Countess Howe, of a son. At 32 Gordon Square, London, on the 12th inst., Lady Romilly, of a son. At Devonshire Terrace, London, on the 16th inst., Mrs Charles Dickens, of a daughter. At Whitehills, by Garliestown, on the 20th inst., Mrs Matthews, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Whithorn, on the 13th instant, by the Rev. C. Nicholson, Mr John Milroy, Liverpool, to Grace, eldest daughter of Mr W. M'Kelvie, merchant, Whithorn. At St. John's Episcopal Chapel, Edinburgh, on the 8th instant, by the Rev. Berkeley Addison, James Stewart Tytler, younger of Woodhouselee, Esq., W.S. to Mary Elizabeth, only child of Alexander Blair, Esq., Drylaw House.

DEATHS

At Landberrick, parish of Mochrum, on the 14th instant, Barbara Stewart, aged 60 years, wife of Mr James M'Master, farmer there. At Upper Drumwell, near Gatehouse, on the 15th instant, George, youngest son of Mr William M'Micken, farmer there. At Fleet Street, Gatehouse, on the 17th instant, Mrs Dorathea Carson, widow of the late Mr James Waugh. At Jordonbank, Edinburgh, on the 4th instant, Charles Fisher, Esq., S.S.C. At the Star Hotel, Glasgow, on the 10th instant, Malcolm M'Neill, Esq., Lossit, Islay, in the 82d year of his age.

29th August 1850 (Week 35)

BIRTHS

At St. Andrew's Street, Kilmarnock, on the 21st inst., wife of Mr Wm. Morrow, tailor, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Clayton, on the 27th inst., by the Rev. J. Stewart, Sheuchan, Mr Wm. Hollis, mariner, to Grace M'Kerlie. At Long Rig, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 29th inst Mr John Stevenson, to Miss Jane, second daughter of Peter Lamont, Long Rig. At Wigtown, on the 27th instant, by the Rev. Peter Young, Robert Kirkpatrick, jun., Esq., Stranraer, to Sophia, third daughter of Robert Boyd, Esq. At Ayr, on the 16th instant, by the Rev. Mr Robertson, Mr William Austin, eldest son of John Austin, Mitton Mill, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, to Agnes, eldest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Pott, wood-merchant, Bridgemill, Girvan. In St. James's Church, Guernsey, on the 21st inst. by the Rev. William John Chepmell, vicar of the Vale, Alexander Young Herries, Esq., advocate, younger of Spottes, to Harriet Gore, only daughter of Capt. Charles Chepmell, of De Beauvoir.

DEATHS

At his residence, 39 Bath Street, Glasgow, on the 27th instant, John Douglas, Esq., of Barloch, Clerk of the Peace for the county of Lanark. Mr Douglas had attained mature old age. At Maybole, on the 23d instant, Janet, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Mitchell. At Wallacetown, Ayr, on the 14th current, Marion Crawfurd, or Howie, aged 78 years. At High Street, Ayr, on the 20th instant, Mr Peter Girvan, clothier, in his 43d year of his age. At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 26th inst., Mary, eldest daughter of the late Mr Ross Innkeeper.

5th September 1850 (Week 36)

BIRTHS

At Viewfield Crescent, Glasgow, on the 27th ult., the lady of Robert Hannay, Esq., of Rusko, of a daughter. At Kirkennan, on the 29th ult., the wife of Robert Weems, Esq., of a daughter. At Kirkcudbright, on the 21st ult., Mrs David M. Erskine, of Antigua, of a son. At Balbirnie, on the 20th ult, the Lady Georgiana Balfour, of a son. At Dailly, on the 1st inst., Mrs J.C. M'Lean, of a son. At High Street, Girvan, on the 23d ult., Mrs Samuel McClymont, of a daughter. At Corwar, Colmonell, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs James Waldrum, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Stranraer, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Mr M'Gregor, Mr James Johnston, to Hanna, youngest daughter of Mr Pollock, farmer, near Belfast. At Girvan, on the 22d ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Corsan, Mr Hugh Thomson, Cincinnati, United States, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr Hugh Paterson, Girvan. At Maybole, on the 27th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Dods, Quintin Dick, Esq., writer, Glasgow, to Catherine, youngest daughter of the late Mr James Wilson, Gallowhill, Maybole. At Cowhill, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. S.D. Pershall, Rector of Olderrow and Morton Baggot, Warwickshire, assisted by the Rev. A. M'Ewen, Incumbent of St. Mary's, Dumfries, Marshall James, Esq., Bengal Army to Cecilia Henrietta, fourth daughter of Real-Admiral C. J. Johnston, of Cowhill, Dumfries- shire.

DEATHS

At Allandoo, parish of Leswalt, on the 1st instant, Mary Stewart, wife of Mr James M'Credie, aged 44 years. On the 29th August, at the house of Mr Drybrugh, Cupar, Elizabeth Aitken Tosh, eldest daughter of the late Andrew Brown Tosh, Esq., of Torhouse, Wigtownshire, aged eight years. At Maybole, on the 2d instant, Margaret Fergusson, wife of Mr Thomas Alexander - much regretted. At Kirkcudbright, on the 25th ult, Margaret Maben, wife of Mr John Erskine, painter, in her 39th year. At Disdow, near Gatehouse, on the 28th ultimo, Susan, infant daughter of Mr Sturrock, farmer there. At Gatehouse, on the 30th ult., Mrs Margaret Neilson, relict of Mr Samuel M'Lellan, of that place. At Barnbarroch, on the 27th ult., Mr Anthony Rigg, late of Torkatrine. At 7, Royal Circus, Edinburgh, on the 27th ultimo, Carlyle Bell, Esq., W.S., and one of the principal city clerks. At Dalserf Manse, on the 28th ultimo, the Rev. Dr Russell, minister of that parish. At Argyll Place, London, on the 15th ult., Sir Edward A. Campbell, C.B., late of the Bengal Military Service, aged 49. Viscount Newark, the eldest son of Earl Manvers, died on the 23d ult., after a long illness, at Torquay. He was in the forty fifth year of his age. By his death his only brother the Hon. Sydney Pierrepoint, becomes heir to the earldom, the late Lord Newark, who was married, leaving no issue.

12th September 1850 (Week 37)

BIRTHS

At High Barmore, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 24th ultimo, Mrs Captain Kerr, of a daughter. At Lochside, Merslaugh, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 1st instant, the wife of Mr Peter Kerr, of a son. At 31, Charles Street, Greenock, on the 7th instant, Mrs Samuel Patterson, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Wigtown, on the 30th ultimo, by the Rev. Peter Young, Mr Archibald M'Callum, calenderer, Paisley, to Jane, only daughter of Mr Peter M'Keand, grocer, Wigtown. At Livingstone House, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Dr Freeland, on the 28th ultimo, Mr John Garside Taylor, Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, to Jessie, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas Gordon. At Wigan Old church, on the 30th ultimo, Mr James Alexander, draper, Auchenleck, Ayrshire, to Miss Hannah Nicholson, of Orrel, near Wigan. At Ayr, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. James Stevenson, Mr Matthew Gray, merchant, Dumfries, to Janet, eldest daughter of Mr William Brown.

DEATHS

At Cardrain, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 4th instant, of consumption, Mr John M'Gaw, mason, aged 32 years. At Wigtown, on the 8th instant, David, infant son of Mr Cowper, merchant. At Geelong, Port Phillip, on the 22d April, Alexander Johnstone, Esq., youngest son of the late Rev. John Johnstone, minister of Crossmichael. At Troon, on the 2d instant, the Rev. Peter MacIndoe, D.D., of the Reformed Presbyterian church, Kilmarnock, in the 57th year of his age, and 32d of his ministry.

19th September 1850 (Week 38)

BIRTHS

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 17th instant, the wife of Mr William Donald, of a son. At Kilantringan, Ballantrae, on the 9th instant, Mrs Alex. Shaw, of a son. At Galdenoch, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 17th instant, the wife of Mr James Orr, of a son. At Drumore, on the 15th instant, Mrs Captain John Kerr, of a daughter. At Drimnagh Lodge, Dublin, on the 7th instant, Mrs M'Meikan, of a son. At Auchencairn, Kirkcudbrightshire, on the 10th instant, the wife of the Rev. J. G. Murray, of a son. At Hyde Park Square, London, on the 4th inst., the lady of Captain Sir James Clark Ross, R.N., of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Challoch, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. James Stewart of Sheuchan, Mr Joseph Agnew, blacksmith, to Miss Sarah M'Credie, post office, Leswalt. At Drumore Village, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. William Williamson, Mr John Kirk, Portpatrick, to Miss Sarah M'Lure, fourth daughter of Mr James M'Lure, Kirkmaiden. At Maybole, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. S. O. Dods, Mr Hugh M'Clure, merchant, to Annie grand- daughter of Mr M. Gibson, manufacturer, Maybole. At Mavisbank House, Edinburgh, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Thomas Guthrie, D.D., the Rev. Louis Henry La Harpo, Professor of the Evangelical Society at Geneva, to Georgina Christian, fourth daughter of the late James Hay, Esq., of Colliespriest, and the Lady Mary Hay. On the 31st ult., at St. Peter's Pimlico, the Earl of Darnley, to Lady Harriet Pelham, eldest daughter of the Earl of Chichester.

DEATHS

At Glen Street, here, on the 15th instant, Mr Alexander M'Gaw, aged 78 years. At Sandhead, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 16th inst., Jean Gibson, relict of the late Robert Johnstone, aged 80 years. At Maybole, on the 8th instant, after a short illness, Mr John Murdoch, aged 90. At Campbelton, parish of Twynholm, on the 7th instant, in his 85th year, Mr James Brown, an extensive farmer and grazier. At Yarmouth, on Thursday week, regretted by all who were acquainted with the man and his merits, Mr David Gordon M'Quhae, of Norwich, cattle dealer, aged 62. At Wadsley Bridge, near Sheffield, on the 9th instant, Samuel M'Lauchlan, aged 34 years, native of Castle- Douglas. At Montague Street, Edinburgh, on the 1st instant, the Rev. Robert Buchanan, late of Dalkeith. At Whitebog, near Raddery, on Friday week, Ronald Macdonald, aged 105 years and two days.

26th September 1850 (Week 39)

BIRTHS

No Births

MARRIAGES

Here, on the 15th instant, by the Rev. Thomas Moore, Mr Daniel Murray, merchant, Belfast, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr John Lynass, Stranraer. At Whithorn, by the Rev. C. Nicholson, Mr David Dugan, grocer and spirit merchant, to Janet, second daughter of the late Mr William Kilpatrick, mason, Dumfries. At Grennan, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Blair, Sorbie, Mr Anthony M'Cormick, draper, Manchester, to Agnes M'Connell, eldest daughter of Mr John M'Connell, farmer there.

DEATHS

At Dunragit Lodge, parish of Old Luce, on the 19th instant, Ann Paterson, aged 12 years. As an amiable child it is hoped she had many equals. At Kirkcowan, on the 5th instant, Margaret Whannel, relict of Mr Alexander Milligan, of that place. At Barwinnoch, parish of Colmonell, on the 12th inst, Mr Adam Caldow, aged 24 years - much regretted. At Girvan, on the 6th instant, Mr John Ralston, merchant there in the 72d year of his age. On the 13th instant, aged six months, Sarah Ann, youngest daughter of James Daggett, Esq., machinist, Ancoates, Manchester. At Prohurst, County Cork, Ireland, on the 6th instant, Elizabeth, wife of Henry Turner, Esq., and daughter of the late Rev. James Rae, minister of Parton. At South Apsley Place, Glasgow, on the 13th instant, Mary Ann MacCaa, in the 14th year of her age, only daughter of Mr John Macharg.

3rd October 1850 (Week 40)

BIRTHS

At Craigie Terrace, Wallacetown, on the 26th ultimo, Mrs Henry Young, of a daughter. At Kildalloig, on the 24th ult, Lady Campbell, of a son. At Garliestown, on the 22d ultimo, Mrs Robert Wild of a daughter. At Greystoke Castle, Cumberland, on the 17th ultimo, Mrs Howard, of Greystoke, of a son and heir.

MARRIAGES

At Toronto, Upper Canada, on the 4th September last, Mr John Ritchie, merchant, there, to Miss E. Macfarlane daughter of Mr Alexander Macfarlane, formerly merchant, Stranraer. At Castle-Douglas, on the 20th ultimo, by the Rev. Samuel Cowan, Mr Thomas M'Connell, draper, Wigan, to May, daughter of Mr William Gordon, coal merchant, Castle-Douglas. At Duncrub House, on the 20th ultimo, Lieutenant-Colonel Richardson of Ballathie, to Martha, youngest daughter of the late Right Hon. Lord Rollo.

DEATHS

At Park Toll, Old Luce, on the 18th ultimo, Mr Hugh Gracie, aged 72 years. At Glenluce, on the 21st ultimo, Jean Gifford, aged 72 years, relict of Mr William M'Clelland, late joiner, in Glenluce. At Glencarradle, Argyleshire, on the 21st ultimo, Lady Munro, widow of Major-General Sir Thomas Munro, Bart., K.C.B. At Waterloo Terrace, Whitehaven, on the 25th ultimo, Joseph Longrigg, Esq, aged 63, Collector of Inland Revenue for Cumberland.

10th October 1850 (Week 41)

BIRTHS

At Neptune Street, here, on the 6th instant, the wife of Mr James Milligan, of a son. At Standard, parish of Colmonell, on the 1st inst, Mrs John M'Millan, farmer there, of a daughter. At East Viewfield, Trinity, on the 28th ult., the wife of the Rev. William Graham, late of Wallacetown, of twin daughter. At Doune Terrace, Edinburgh, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs Robert Chambers, of a daughter. At the Viceregal Lodge, Dublin, on the 21st ultimo, the Countess of Clarendon, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Drumore, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 1st instant, by the Rev. John Lamb, Rev. William Ross, United Presbyterian Minister, Embleton, Northumberland, to Euphemia, second daughter of Mr Edward Kerr, Drumore. At Draffan, on the 1st instant, by the Rev. David Arthur, Stewarton, Hamilton Scott McCulloch, Esq., London, to Margaret Gray Buchanan, eldest daughter of the late Edward Blair Buchanan, Esq., brewer in Paisley. On the 1st instant, at Winscombie Church, by the Rev. Charles Cobley, Vicar, Hamilton Kinglake, Esq., M.D., son of W. Kinglake, Esq., of Wilton House, Somerset, to Louisa Jane, daughter of the late W. Gordon, Esq., of Millrig, Ayrshire, N.B.

DEATHS

At Stranraer, on the 5th October instant, Alexander M'Neel, Esq., J.P., agent for the British Linen Company, and Collector of Customs, aged 77. At Princes Streeet, on the 5th instant, Helen M'Douall, relict of Colin Ritchie, Esq., aged 76 years. Cardrain, Kirkmaiden, on the 7th instant, Alexander, eldest son of John M'Culloch, farmer there, much regretted by those who knew him. At Peebles, on the 27th ultimo, Robert W. Ker, Esq., Provost of Peebles. At Ayr, on the 4th instant, Jane, relict of the late Wm. M'William, Esq., writer, Wigtown, and daughter of the late James Tait, Esq., Ayr. At 91 North Frederick Street, Glasgow, on the 2d inst., aged 6 months, William Leckie, youngest son of Mr John Roger, clothier. At Roughneuk, parish of Dailly, on the 5th instant, Mr Thomas Murray, farmer there.

17th October 1850 (Week 42)

BIRTHS

Here, at High Street, on the 15th instant, the wife of Mr William Galbraith, grocer, of a son. At Newton-Stewart, on the 8th instant, the wife of Henry Stuart, Esq., of a daughter. At Boreland of Anwoth, on the 9th instant, Mrs Kissock, of a daughter. At Thurso Castle, Caithness, on the 30th ultimo, the seat of her father, Sir George Sinclair, of Ulster, Bart., the wife of George Hope Johnstone, Esq., of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Boreland, Old Luce, on the 10th instant, by the Rev. John M'Dowall, Mr John McCreadie, fisher Ballantrae, to Miss Higgins. At Greyhill, Glenluce, on the 17th instant, by the Rev. John M'Dowall, Mr John Millar, junior, farmer, Barlockhart, to Miss M'Meikan. At Castle-Douglas, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. David W. Bayne, Mr Thomas M'George, farmer, Hall of Spottes, to Jane Learmont, daughter of Mr James Blacklock. At Rockhall, on the 8th instant, by the Rev. Mr Murray, Alexander Buchanan, Esq., youngest son of the late Thomas Buchanan, Esq., of Powis, to Eleanor Duff, relict of the late Sir Richard Grierson of Lag, Bart. At Portsmouth, on the 7th instant, Mr David Main, engineer, London, eldest son of Mr John Main, Chapelton Village, Borgue, near Kirkcudbright, to Miss Catherine Knott, daughter of Mr Knott, brewer, there. At St. George's, Hanover Square, London, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Henry Raikes, chancellor of Chester, Major Clarke Kennedy, 18th Royal Irish, eldest son of Colonel Clarke Kennedy (of Knockgray, Kirkcudbrightshire), C.B., and K.H., aide-de-camp to the Queen, to Frances Eleanor, only child of John Edward Walford, Esq., of Chipping Hill, Witham, Essex.

DEATHS

Here, at London Road, on the 4th instant, Helen M'Dowall, relict of the late Hugh Mackie, Esq., surgeon, aged 80 years. At Clayhole, parish of Leswalt, on the 6th inst., Elizabeth Henderson, aged 60 years. At Balgreggan, on the 11th instant, Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr John Hay, aged 20 years. At Cairnbrock, on the 11th instant, Mr James Wright. At Glenluce, on the 12th instant, Elizabeth Pirrie, aged 71 years, relict of the late Thomas M'William, Esq. At High Auchneel, parish of Leswalt, on the 20th ultimo, Mr Andrew Cochran, aged 25 years - after a protracted illness, which he endured with Christian fortitude. He was a young man of great attainment and sterling piety, and his untimely loss is deeply regretted by his friends, and deplored by the church in which his ambition was to become a labourer. At 24, Holles Street, Cavendish Square, London, on the 1st instant, William C. Hamilton, Esq., of Craighlaw, County of Wigtown. At Castle-Douglas, on the 4th instant, Mr William Rae, jun., aged 24 years. At Stirling, New York, on the 4th ultimo, Agnes Quill, relict of James Burns, late of Hamilton, aged 70 years.

24th October 1850 (Week 43)

BIRTHS

At Neptune Street, here, on the 20th inst, the wife of Mr John Morrison, joiner, of a son. At Castlewigg, on the 16th inst., the lady of Capt. Grant, of a daughter. At St. Andrew's Street, Kilmarnock, on the 17th inst., the wife of Mr Hugh Morton, seedsman, of a son. At Edinburgh, on the 18th inst., the lady of Sir William Miller of Glenlee, Bart., of a daughter. At Girvan, on the 11th inst., the wife of Mr John Ross, flesher, of a daughter. At Kilwhannel, parish of Ballantrae, on the 13th inst, Mrs Robert Hunter, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Creetown, on Monday the 21st inst., Mr William Boyle, to Miss Mary M'Kie. The bridegroom is in his 80th, and the happy bride in her 20th year. At Castle Douglas, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. David W. Bayne, Mr Thomas M'George, farmer, hall of Spottes, to Jane Learmont, daughter of Mr James Blacklock.

DEATHS

Here, at Castle Street, on the 21st inst., Henry Montgomery, tailor, aged 30 years. Here, at George Street, on the 22d instant, Ann, only daughter of Mr John M'Douall, cabinetmaker, and upholsterer, aged 2 ½ years. At Palestine, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America, on the 21st September last, Mr Peter Blain, jun., aged 33 years, third son of Mr Peter Blain, sen., farmer, Innermessan, by Stranraer. And on the 18th and 20th of the same month, his two children, Janet and Elizabeth - the former 2 years and 5 months old, and the latter 4 years and 10 months. Friends will please accept of this intimation. At Wigtown, on the 15th ultimo, Capt. John Michael, aged 72 years. At Castle-Douglas, on the 10th instant, Mr John Martin, inspector of poor. At Mill Street, Ayr, on the 18th current, Andrew Wilson, hatter, aged 50 years. On the 14th ult., George Benjamin Maule, of Lincoln's Inn, Esq., barrister at law, eldest son of George Maule of Wilten Crescent, Esq., He was among the passengers in the mail diligence, from Barcelona to Valencia, which was precipitated from a mountain pass, near Oropesa, into the sea, when all perished. Lately, in London, Mr Alex Lyons. The deceased had been connected with the Morning Herald for a quarter of a century, and was, though deaf of one ear, and entirely ignorant of shorthand, one of the most accomplished reporters who ever entered the gallery of the House of Commons.

31st October 1850 (Week 44)

BIRTHS

Here at George Street, on the 16th inst., the wife of Mr M'Kie, baker, of a daughter. Here, at Greenvale Street, on the 28th inst., Mrs Jones, of a son. At Two-Mark, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 27th instant, Mrs Gibson, of a son. At Sandhead, Stoneykirk, on the 27th instant, the wife of John C. Sloan, Esq., surgeon, of a son. At Mivart's Hotel, London, on the 23d inst., the Lady Cathrine Carnegie, of Kinnaird Castle of a daughter. At 28 Abercrombie place, Edinburgh, on the 22d instant, the wife of James Stewart, Esq., of a son. At Camden House, Gloucestershire, on the 20th inst., the Viscountess Campden, of a son and heir. At Auchencruive, on Sunday the 20th instant, prematurely, Lady Louisa Oswald, of a son, still born.

MARRIAGES

At Altogue, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 31st instant, Mr John Cain, to Miss Jane M'Bryde. At Holm, parish of Carsphairn, Kirkcudbrightshire, on 22d instant, by the Rev. Mr Welsh, A. Frederick, Esq., Freugh, to Elizabeth, third daughter of the late Robert Jamieson, Esq., Holm. At High Duchrae, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. S. Balmer, Mr David Cauchie, Low Auchneel, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr M'Kelvie, farmer, there. At St. Jude’s Church, Glasgow, by the Rev. Chas. Popham Miles, William Dutton Turner, Esq., eldest son of the Hon. W. D. Turner, M.D., of Jamaica, to Joanna Wilhelmina, youngest daughter of Capt. Charles Hope Reid, R.N., of Grange Hill, Ayrshire.

DEATHS

At Traloddin, parish of Dailly, on the 20th inst., Elizabeth, eldest surviving daughter of Mr William Hendrie, farmer, Gateside, near Ayr.

7th November 1850 (Week 45)

BIRTHS

Here, on the 6th instant, the wife of Captain Cumming of a daughter. At Arnsheen, parish of Colmonell, on the 24th ultimo, Mrs John Gordon, of a son. At Kirkcudbright, on the 3d instant, Mrs Macbean of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Little Larbrax, parish of Leswalt, on the 31st ult., by the Rev. Mr Stewart, Sheuchan, Mr Thomas Biggam, jun., Glenstockadale, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr James Diamond.

DEATHS

At Lochans, on the 5th instant, Mr John M'Dowall, innkeeper there, aged 82 years - much regretted by a numerous circle of friends. At Kirkcudbright, on the 28th ult., Eleanor Elizabeth Mure, aged 9 years, eldest daughter of William Mure, Esq.

14th November 1850 (Week 46)

BIRTHS

Here, at Castle Street, on the 8th inst., Mrs Francis Kerr, of a son. Here, at Fisher Street, on the 11th instant, Mrs John Weir, of a daughter. At Glenhead, parish of Leswalt, on the 31st ult., Mrs Crawford, of a son. At Girvan, on the 27th ult., Mrs Adam Crawford, Commercial Inn, of a son. At Mansfield Place, Girvan, on the 5th inst., the wife of the Rev. James McMaster, of Barr, of a son. At Drumfad, Glasserton, on the 3d instant, Mrs Arnold, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Freugh, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. Mr Campbell, of Stoneykirk, Mr John Wallace, late of Sandmill, New Mourm, [sic] County Down, Ireland, to Sarah, daughter of Mr Hannay, Freugh. At Wallacetown, Ayr, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr Forbes, Mr John Hannah, merchant, Girvan, to Jessie Blackwood, second daughter of Mr James M'Fee.

DEATHS

At Barbeth, parish of Leswalt, on the 11th inst., Mr James Sprott, much regretted. At Portencallie, Kirkcolm, Mr Robert Cochran, farmer, aged 75 years. At Mains of Cairnbrock, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 11th instant, Robert Alexander Martin, aged 8 years, son of Mr John Lockhart. At Glenluce, on the 9th instant, John Wallace, weaver. At New Luce, on the 2d instant, Mr James Steven, aged 80 years. At Twickenham, on the 28th ultimo, the Right Honourable Lady Anne Murray, widow of the late Alexander Murray, Esq., of Broughton. At Wigtown, on the 8th ult., Mr William Kennedy, farmer, aged 76 years. At 82 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, on the 4th instant, A.R. Carson, L.L.D., late Rector of the High School, in the 72d year of his age. At Gatehouse, on the 7th instant, Mary M'Clure, aged threescore years - Same date, Anna Harriet M'Cracken, spouse of Mr Robertson, Officer of Excise.

21st November 1850 (Week 47)

BIRTHS

On the 19th instant, the wife of Mr David M'Kail, Tile Works, of a son. At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 20th instant, Mrs James M'Farlane, of a daughter. At Girvan, on the 10th instant, the wife of Mr D.G. Mantel, painter there, of a son.

MARRIAGES

No Marriages

DEATHS

At Hillhead, near Glasgow, on the 15th instant, Mrs Hannay, sen., of Rusko, aged 72. At Colesberg, South Africa, on the 7th August, William, third son of Mr Robert Hannay, late tenant in Culgroat, Stoneykirk. At Albion Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, on the 5th instant, aged 65, after a very protracted illness, Mr Thomas Hodgson, late one of the proprietors, and for upwards of forty years editor of the Newcastle Chronicle. At London, suddenly, Mr Boothby, the well known and influential director of the London and North Western Railway, and the Great Southern and Western of Ireland. Mr Edward O'Connor, who for the last 15 years had been editor of the Dublin Evening Packet, expired suddenly at his residence on Wednesday week.

28th November 1850 (Week 48)

BIRTHS

At Harbour Street, here, on the 22d inst., Mrs John Milligan, of a daughter. At Challoch, parish of Leswalt, on the 23d instant, Mrs Wm. M'Meikan, of a daughter. At Pinminnoch, parish of Portpatrick, on 24th inst., Mrs Fairly, of a son. At Ballantrae, on the 26th instant, Mrs C. Neil, King's Arms Inn, of twins – a son and daughter. At the Grange House, on the 16th instant, Lady Dick Lauder, of a daughter. At Mounthamilton, on the 21st instant, Mrs David Campbell, of a son. At Girvan, on the 14th curt., the wife of Mr Samuel M'Kie, grocer, of twin daughters.

MARRIAGES

At Ballantrae, on the 22d instant, Mr John Coulter to Margaret, daughter of Mr William Cumming, carpenter. At Castle Street, here, on the 25th instant, by the Rev. Mr Simpson, John Higgins, nailor, to Elizabeth Ross.

DEATHS

At Manchester, on the 14th instant, Mr Archibald Oliver, deeply regretted, a young man of much promise, son of George Oliver, Esq., parish of Ballantrae. At Sydney, New South Wales, upon 30th June last Mrs F. L. Wallace, wife of Dr Wallace, of Dumfries, after a short illness. At Isle of Whithorn, on the 17th inst., after a lingering and painful illness, which was borne with much Christian meekness and resignation, Elizabeth Jenkins, relict of the late Mr William M'Mickan, second officer of the Diligence cruiser which foundered at sea, with all hands during the fatal and still well- remembered hurricane of the 7th January. She was a woman of very considerable mental attainments - a cheerful and most agreeable neighbour, and her death is deeply and deservedly regretted. Mr William Cumming, (late of Castle Street, Edinburgh) died at Glasgow, on the 15th instant, aged 59. At 13, Regent Street, Greenock, on the 22d Nov. Mrs Andrew M'Gill, aged 79 years. Mrs M'Gill who is a native of this place is much and justly regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. At Girvan, on the 10th current, Jean Rose, wife of Mr John Donnan, Bank Street. At Drumullan, parish of Dailly, Mr John M'Clelland, aged 28 - after a lingering illness, which he bore with Christian resignation. He is much regretted by all who knew him. At Braehead, Beith, on the 15th inst., Maria, youngest daughter of the late Rev. James Anderson, minister of the Relief Church, Beith, Ayrshire. At Dumfries, on the 20th current, Mrs M'Diarmid, wife of John M'Diarmid, Esq., of the Dumfries Courier. At Northallerton, on the 16th instant, aged seventy four, Mr George Wombwell, the owner of the large collection of wild animals which travels the kingdom. On the 23d Sept. last at Agra, in Bengal, Fincastle Campbell, grandson of the Hon. Leveson Murray, son of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, and of the late W. Campbell of Fairfield.

5th December 1850 (Week 49)

BIRTHS

Here, at Princes Street, on the 30th ultimo, Mrs James Murray, of a daughter. At Auchterlure, on the 2d instant, the wife of Mr William Rankine, of a son. Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 29th ultimo, Mrs Alexander M'Meikan, of a daughter. At Girthon Manse, on the 30th ultimo, Mrs Murray, of a son. At Borgue Manse, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs Reid, of a daughter, still born

MARRIAGES

Here, at the house of the Rev. Thomas Moore, Roman Catholic Priest, Castle Court, by the Rev. Mr Casey, R.C.P., Girvan, Mr John M'Intee, hostler, to Miss Moore. At Cairnpat, parish of Portpatrick, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. Mr Hogarth, Mr Peter Paterson, to Miss Agnes Stewart. At Longforth, Old Luce, on the 26th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Mr Henry M'Creadie, to Miss Christina M'Colm. At Glenluce, on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Mr James M'Culloch, farmer, Auchenmalg, to Miss Rusk. At Fordhouse, Old Luce, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, John Johnston, labourer, to Janet Robison. At Wigtown, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. James Falconer, Mr William McMaster, saddler, to Miss Helen M'Kie. At Wellington Square, Ayr, on the 3d instant, by the Right Rev. the Dean of Glasgow, James George, youngest son of the late William Davidson, Esq., of Drumley, to Emma, youngest daughter of the late Major M'Pherson. At Colmonell, on the 26th ultimo, by the Rev. W. Dill, Mr Joseph Enterkine, cooper, Girvan, to Miss Janet Logan, Colmonell. At Lendalfoot, on the 29th ultimo, by the Rev. W. Dill, Mr Robert Dunbar, wheel wright, Girvan, to Miss Agness, only daughter of Mr Hugh M'Hallam, shoemaker, Lendalfoot. At Kirkcudbright, on the 26th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Underwood, Mr William Murray, farmer, High Clachan, Tongland, to Georgina, youngest daughter of Anthony Skeoch, Esq., writer, Kirkcudbright. At New Galloway, on the 15th ultimo, by the Rev. James Maitland, Mr Daniel Tudhope, to Miss Ann M'Kie, Dalry.

DEATHS

Here, at Hanover Street, on the 3d instant, Mr William Watson, aged 35 years. The deceased was author of the essay on Sabbath Observance, which obtained the first or the prizes offered by the late Sir Andrew Agnew, of Lochnaw, Bart. At Stoneykirk, on the 22d ultimo, Margaret, aged 7 years, eldest daughter of Mr William M'Dowall. At Charlotte Street, Ayr, on the 1st instant, Janette, youngest daughter of P. A. Belfon, Esq., Island of Carricon. At Carzield House, on the 23d ultimo, Helen Yorstoun, wife of the Rev. James Dalrymple. At Whitehall, Maybole, after a long and severe illness, the Rev. Hugh Dunn, aged 48 years. At Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, on the 23d ult., Thomas Tod, Esq., advocate. At Manchester, on the 14th ultimo, Mr Archibald Oliver, deeply regretted - a young man of much promise, son of George Oliver, Esq., parish of Ballantrae.

12th December 1850 (Week 50)

BIRTHS

At Girvan, on the 10th instant, the wife of Mr Hugh M'Caa, ironmonger, of a son. At Dundas Street, Edinburgh, on the 6th instant, the wife of James Seton Wightman, Esq., of a son. At Ladon House, Mortlake, on the 29th ultimo, the Hon. Mrs Spring Rice, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At Stranraer, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. George Charles, Thomas Johnson, Esq., manufacturer, Cumnock and Glasgow, to Helen, eldest daughter of Mr Charles Kerr, gunmaker and ironmonger, Stranraer. Lately, by the Rev. John Lyons, of the Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Mr John M’George, hosier, late of Stranraer, to Miss Agnes Oliver Blunt, late of Roxburghshire. At Friars’ Vennel, Dumfries, on the 26th ultimo, by the Rev. J. Julius Wood, Mr William Shearer, warder, Dumfries Prison, to Miss Marion Brydeson M'Kenzie, youngest daughter of Mr James M’Kenzie, Garliestown, Wigtownshire. At St. George’s, Douglas, Isle of Man, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Edward Forbes, A.M., John G. Macfie, Esq., of H.M. Customs, Dublin, to Jessie Kerr, second daughter of the late James Leivin, Esq., of Marina Terrace. At Muncraig, Borgue, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. George Murray of Girthon, Mr James Wilson, to Miss Agnes M'Burnie. At Peebles, on the 2d instant, Peter Anderson, Esq., W.S., to Agnes, youngest daughter of the late Mr John Anderson, formerly in Hendorland.

DEATHS

At Grapes Inn, Whithorn, on the 1st inst., of hooping cough, James, aged 9 months, son of Mr Robert Dempster. At Gatehouse, on the 5th instant, after a brief illness, Mary, age 14 years, only daughter of Mr Thomas Fowler, grocer and spirit dealer, there. At Carzield House, Kirkmahoe, on the 3d instant, the Rev. James Dalrymple. His wife predeceased him by eleven days. At High Auchenlarie, parish of Anwoth, on the 2d instant, Mrs Elizabeth Carson, aged 68 years, relict of the late Mr Alexander Carson, farmer there. On the 2d instant, Peter Nimmo, Esq., Depute Clerk of Session. At Portobello, on the 26th ult., E. Lockhart, Esq., W.S.

19th December 1850 (Week 51)

BIRTHS

Here, at Church Street, on the 19th instant, the wife of Mr James Snodgrass, painter, &c., of a daughter. At Pinkiln, on the 9th instant, Mrs Rodger of a daughter. At Girvan, on the 4th instant, the wife of Mr Robert Rowan, ropespinner, of a son.

MARRIAGES

Here, on the 17th instant, by the Rev. S. Balmer, at the house of the bride's uncle, Charles Kerr, Esq., Lewis Street, Alexander Macredie, Esq., Challoch, Newton-Stewart, to Ann Morland, only child of the late William Boyd Kerr, Esq., of Penang. At Mochrum Kirk, on the 16th instant, by the Rev. S. Young, Mr Thomas Routledge, to Miss J. Brown. At St. Patrick's Church, Tobago, on the 10th October last, by the Rev. Edmund Christian, Peter Caruth, Esq., Golden Grove, (late of Brae, Girvan,) to Elizabeth, second daughter of the late William Paten, Esq., Tobago. At Culroy, parish of Maybole on the 6th instant, by the Rev. Mr Thomson, U.P. Minister, Maybole, Mr Thomas Limond, woollen spinner, fifth son of the late Mr John Limond, woollen manufacturer, Culroy, to Janet, third daughter of the late Mr John Gardiner, wright, Culroy.

DEATHS

Here, at Church Street, on the 17th instant, Mr Andrew Sproul, for many years officer of Customs at Portpatrick, aged 76. At Auchleach, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 12th instant, Mr Andrew M'Credie, aged 74. At Glasgow, on the 18th instant, Mr Andrew Caughie, formerly gardener at Hillhead, Stranraer, aged 84. At Ballantrae, on the 16th instant, Mr Thomas Kennedy, joiner, at an advanced age. He had spent 21 years at his trade in New Orleans, and had returned to his native parish to mix with kindred dust. At Girvan, on the 10th instant, Mr David M'Broom, weaver, aged 70 years. At Girvan, on the 10th instant, Mr William M'Kenna, late of Little Carleton, Colmonell.

26th December 1850 (Week 52)

BIRTHS

At Wigtown, on the 22d instant, Mrs George M'Clelland, of a daughter. At No 6, Ainslie Place, Edinburgh, on the 20th instant, Mrs Mark Napier, of a son. At Boreland, on the 20th instant, Mrs Rogerson, of a daughter. At 66 Queen Street, Edinburgh, on the 16th inst., Mrs P. D. Handyside, of a son. At Grosvenor Square, London, on the 17th instant, the Lady Mary Farquhar, of a daughter. At Dalry House, on the 16th instant, Mrs Walker, of a son. At Crees, on the 15th instant, the wife of the Rev. David Anderson, of a son.

MARRIAGES

At Auchenmalg, Old Luce, on the 19th instant, by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Mr M'Harry, blacksmith, Gillespie, to Miss M'Culloch. At All Souls' Church, London, on the 17th inst., Charles Rhoderic M'Gregor, Esq., eldest son of Sir James M'Gregor, Bart., K.C.B., Director General of the Army Medical Department, to Elizabeth Anne, youngest daughter of Colonel Sir Robert Nickle, K.H. At London, on the 17th instant, William Hunter, Esq., 80th Regiment of Foot, to Miss Carsina Gordon Gray, of Carse.

DEATHS

At Carnweil, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 19th instant, Mary M'Dowall, wife of Mr A. Bark. At Wigtown, on the 24th instant, Mrs Catherine Broadfoot, relict of Thomas Lennox, Esq., late of Mark, by Stranraer, aged 83 years. At Newton-Stewart, on the 23d instant, William Good, aged 9 years. On the 20th instant, Mr Alex. Murray, in the 95th year of his age; for many years tenant of the farms of Clickmalloch Holm and Laniwic, in the parish of Minnigaff. At Friars' Carse, Dumfries-shire, on the 14th inst., Major Hamilton Maxwell, brother of the late Sir William Maxwell, Bart., Monreith, Wigtown. On the 19th November last, at Jackson Vale, Illinois, America, Mr William M'William, aged 45 years, a native of Wigtown. The deceased and Mrs M'William visited their native country last summer, and left it on the 11th September for America, and had just arrived at Jackson Vale when both became unwell, and Mr M'W. died in a few days' illness. At Old Aberdeen, on the 10th instant, aged 90, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Forbes, son of the late Sir Arthur Forbes of Craigievar, Bart. At Grangemouth, on the 12th instant, Elizabeth Robertson, relict of the late Captain A. Hardie. At Barrow-on-Trent, on the 12th instant, Lady Scarsdale, relict of Lord Scarsdale of Redlestone, Derbyshire, aged 84. At 5 India Street, Edinburgh, on the 19th instant, Charles Anderson, Esq., advocate. At George Street, North Leith, on the 17th inst., Christina, relict of William Bell, Esq., advocate, Edinburgh.