"Mr. Clark Bissell, who was lately licensed as an attorney, came in town yesterday, and lives with me. He has the character of a reputable young man. R. M. Sherman, Esq., with whom he last studied, has given him letters of commendation to the civil authorities of the town."

In April, 1811, Mr. Bissell was married to Sally, daughter of Hon. Samuel B. Sherwood. For nearly half a century, she was to her husband a loving wife, a faithful companion, and a sympathizing friend. She died Feb. 27, 1856.

Mr. Bissell, by unwearied industry and scrupulous fidelity, rose steadily in his profession. In 1829 he was sent to the legislature from his town, and, at the session of that year, was elected a judge of the Supreme Court of Errors and Superior Court. He occupied this position till 1839, when he resigned; the salary of the highest judicial officers being, at that time, about one third of the income of a respectable lawyer, and entirely inadequate for the support of a growing family. In 1842 and 1843 he represented the 12th district in the Senate, and in 1847 and 1848 he was successively elected governor of the state. While holding this office, he accepted the appointment of Kent professor of law in Yale College, the duties of which position he continued to discharge till ill health and the advancing infirmities of age compelled him to resign. In 1850 he also represented his town in the General Assembly; the controversy concerning the lower shire town in Fairfield Co., to which Norwalk was a party, and which was not finally terminated till 1853, being then pending. Since his retirement from the law school, he had resided at home, occupying himself mainly in reading, and association with his children and grandchildren, till he sank peacefully to his rest, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the age of 75 years and 8 days.

a graduate of Brown University of the class of 1812, and the first rector of St. Paul's Church, Pawtucket.

BLACKLEDGE, Hon. Wm. S., Newbern, N. C., March 21, æ. 64. He represented Craven Co. in the General Assembly of 1820, and in the same year was elected to the Congress of the U. S. He was reelected the year following after a heated and bitter contest; and he subsequently held offices of trust in the county of Craven, such as commissioner, warden of the poor, clerk of the Superior Court, and chairman of the County Court.

BLACKNOR, Hon. Esbon, Newark, Wayne Co., N. J., Nov., æ. —, an ex-member of Congress and a wellknown citizen of Western New York. He was a baker and produce dealer, and had been compelled to yield to the pressure of the times and make an assignment, which is supposed to have been the cause of his death.

BLAIR, Beverly, Richmond, Va.,

He was once an eminent and wealthy merchant of Richmond, but became embarrassed by his friendship for others, and parted with the larger portion of his possessions, rather than evade the responsibility imposed upon him by resorting to the subterfuges so common in these degenerate days. A few years ago, he was elected high constable by a very large vote, and retained the office several terms.

BLAIR, Mrs. Jane, near Rahway, N. J., Jan. 22, æ. 68.

BLAIR, Wm., Williamstown, Mich., June 14, æ. 62. He was an old resident of the county, and much esteemed by his numerous friends for those good qualities of the heart which render a man a good citizen and kind neighbor.

BLAISDELL, Hon. Josiah, Lewiston, Me., Feb. 20, æ. 50. A member of the state Senate.

BLAISDELL, Daniel, Amesbury Mills, Jan. 4, æ. 61, for many years a merchant, and afterwards postmaster under President Fillmore.

BLAKE, Francis, Portland, Me., April 28, æ. 62.

BLAKE, Rev. John Lauris, D. D., Orange, N. J., July 6, æ. 69. He graduated at Brown University in 1812, became an Episcopal clergyman, and was settled in various parishes. He was the author of a Text Book in Natural

relative, "Counsellor Dan," stood unrivalled. When quite a boy, it was his delight to visit the courts of his native county, and listen to the manner in which O'Connell twisted and turned a witness, until he almost turned him inside out; and the shadow of the old man's mantle seemed to have fallen on his young admirer. In criminal cases he was always on the defence, and when running for the judgeship of the criminal court, was frequently heard to say, "that if elected, he did not believe he could ever sit on the bench and convict a prisoner." So sensitive was he to human sufferings, that he has been known, when visiting the jail in the severest kind of weather, to give his overcoat to a prisoner, who was unprovided with sufficient clothing, and go himself for weeks after without one. In his domestic relations, the same spirit characterized all his actions. If annoyances and difficulties "cast a shadow on his brow" out doors, it was quickly dissipated on passing the threshold of that home, where he was adored; while the kind greeting, the affectionate word to his aged father, and to every member of his family, testified the happiness he felt and wished to diffuse around him. In October last, being absent on professional business, he returned home ill, and shortly after had an attack of apoplexy, which terminated in his death on the 25th of Dec., 1857. Mr. B. was a member of the Episcopal church, as all the Blenner hassetts (with few exceptions) are. He lies interred in Bellefontaine cemetery, St. Louis.

BLISS, Mrs. Mary K., Gainesville, Ala., formerly of Medford, Mass., was born March 6, 1809, and died April 12, 1857, æ. 48. She united with the church at Charlestown, Mass., in 1827, and adorned her profession by a humble, devoted life of active piety until her death. She was, for about the whole of this period, an active and successful teacher in the Sabbath school, and ever anxious, and laboring in her sphere, for the prosperity of Zion. Her piety was peculiarly uniform, active, and free from fluctuation. Its foundation was manifestly laid in a vital union with Christ. He was emphatically the Sun of her spiritual system, her life, her sole reliance, the joy of her heart, her all in all. She possessed an ex

traordinary degree of benevolence and kindness of heart. She seemed to feel happiness and joy ever in doing good, and in contributing to the welfare of others; so much so that she evidently experienced more happiness in giving than others could in receiving. This was manifested not only while ministering to temporal wants, but preeminently in relieving spiritual wants. It prompted her to meet every call with an earnestness proportioned to the necessity of the case. Her piety was evinced also by her faithfulness in duty, her love for the sanctuary and all religious ordinances, her conscientious exactness in the performance of all religious duties and exercises, especially in reading the word, meditation, and prayer. These were always as food to her, and she felt a loss and discomfort if at any time, under any circumstances, they were neglected or materially abridged. She had indeed in all matters a remarkably tender conscience, alive to the gentlest suggestions. If at any time betrayed into any wrong, she was never at rest until she had sought pardon, no matter how low or humble the object against whom she had offended.

BLISS, George, Norwich, Conn., Sept. 12, æ. -, for the last 12 years sheriff of New London Co. He was highly esteemed as a man and citizen, and as an executive officer he has received the highest commendation from the court and bar of New London Co.

BLOCK, Abraham, New Orleans, La., March 17, æ. 77. He was a friend of the destitute, a reliever of the troubled, and a comforter of the afflicted. His ear was always open to the cry of distress, and none worthy of his bounty ever asked it in vain. As a merchant, who had done an extensive business for more than half a century, and who had experienced all the vicissitudes of fortune incident to this hazardous profession-having often found himself, during the great monetary pressures to which this country has from time to time been subject, involved to the extent of many thousands of dollars beyond the means at his control, — none exhibited a clearer record for honesty and integrity. And there is not a single one of his numerous creditors, during this long period of time, who can say he ever lost a dollar by his neglect.

Honesty was his watchword from the beginning to the end of his useful course on earth-it was the polar star of his existence, and no influence, however strong, could ever force him to swerve an iota from the simple integrity of heart that governed all his actions. It was this he taught his children when they first began to lisp his name, and he had never ceased to enforce it upon them, both by precept and example, until the cold hand of death chilled his warm and generous heart. He was indeed and in truth "the man of a thousand;" and while few ever leave a history so beautiful and a record so clear and admirable, none has ever left one superior. BLODGETT, Howard, Stewartstown, N. H., Oct. 29, æ. 88. He had been a resident of Stewartstown for 50 years, was beloved and revered by neighbors and acquaintances, was also an affectionate husband and parent.

BLOODGOOD, Lynott, Enfield, Conn., June 17, æ. 76, formerly of Utica. He was born in Albany, and belonged to one of those families whose names are associated with the early history and progress of that city, and was familiarly known to most of its inhabitants up to the day of his death, but who, like those older generations, are now numbered with the dead. He had lived for some few years past in Utica. N. Y.

BLUE, Mrs. Elizabeth, Romney, Va., Oct. 31, æ. 80, widow of Mr. Uriah B., at the residence of her son-in-law, Col. Isaac Parsons. The last survivor of the Donaldson family. BOARDMAN, Capt. George, Hamilton, Madison Co., N. Y., æ. 95. Capt. B. was a native of Wethersfield, Conn., and formerly, and for many years, a much respected citizen of Schenectady, N. Y.

BOGARDUS, C. S., Bloomingdale, N. J., Sept. 21, æ. 45, late naval officer.

BOGERT, Alida, Geneva, N. Y., Mar. 19, æ. 85. She was born in the city of New York, was the daughter of Nicholas Bogert, one of the whig committee of safety during the revolutionary war, and granddaughter of the Rev. Johannes Ritzema, one of the early pastors of the Collegiate Reformed Dutch church, by whom she was baptized in 1772. Her father, having removed to Dutchess Co. when she was quite young, she united in 1813 with the Reformed

Dutch church of Hopewell, which was then under the pastoral care of the Rev. Dr. Dewitt. In 1817 she removed to Geneva, where she had since, with the exception of two short intervals, resided with her brother, Col. James Bogert. Miss B. was one of the nine communicants who were organized into the Reformed Dutch church of Geneva in 1832, and (while free from bigotry) was always devotedly attached to the church of her fathers. She was a regular attendant upon all the means of grace, until prevented by age and infirmities, she having been confined to her house for the last five years. She was eminently a Bible Christian, and found great delight in the daily study of the Scriptures. One of the most beautiful features of her religious character was her scrupulous regard for the Sabbath, when she would suffer nothing of a secular character to divert her mind from the duties and enjoyments of the day. The cause of her Master was always dear to her, and her influence in favor of religion was felt and acknowledged by all with whom she came in contact, especially by the young. Her health had for several years been delicate, and she suffered much bodily pain, which was occasionally aggravated by seasons of spiritual depression; but her faith in God sustained her under every trial, and was evidently strengthened by its exercise.

BOGERT, Jacob C., Old Hackensack, N. J., July 7, æ. 95.

BOGGS, Thomas J., Sonora, Cal., Oct. 13, æ. 56, formerly a resident of Booneville, Missouri. Possessing talents of a high order, and a mind well stored with general knowledge, the deceased, as a social companion, had few equals. But owing to a retiring disposition and diffidence in his own powers, it was only to his more intimate associates that his intellectual strength was fully manifested. Mr. B. was a native of Fayette Co., Ky. He went to Missouri some 40 years ago, where he continued to reside till the spring of 1850, when he moved to California. He settled in the town of Sonora, and entered on the practice of the law, in which he continued up to the time of his late illness.

BOISE, Mrs. Sarah Goodyear, Ann Arbor, Mich., April 8, æ. 40, wife of Prof. J. R. Boise.

BONBRIGHT, Dr. Wm., Philadelphia, Pa.,- , æ. 35. He received a liberal education at Dickenson College, Carlisle studied medicine, and engaged in its practice at Mt. Pleasant, in connection with Dr. W. C. Reiter, now of Pittsburg. He subsequently lived for several years at Rochester, Beaver Co., and for a couple of years past has resided in Philadelphia. His attainments as a scholar and scientific man were of a high character, while his excellent qualities as a gentleman endeared him to numerous friends.

BOND, Mrs. Ann, at the residence of her son-in-law, John C. Washington, Esq., Vernon, N. C., April 18, æ. 77, widow of Southey Bond, Esq., of Raleigh. Mrs. Bond was the third child of Col. Henry Cannon, an officer of the army of the revolution, and was born in Pitt Co., Jan. 19, 1784. It was not until the latter period of her life, when she was rapidly fading away, that the author of this sad tribute to her memory made her acquaintance. He was quickly impressed with her extraordinary mind and character, and now feels how impossible it is that any elegance of thought or phrase can do adequate justice to her many virtues. She possessed unusual vivacity of fancy and great strength and perspicuity of intellect, was a delightful companion, a disinterested and confiding friend. The fertility and originality of her thought, the fulness of her information, and the extent of her observation and experience, rendered her conversation highly entertaining and instructive. Ardent in her feelings, generous in her impulses, and devoted in her affections, she was a model wife, a fond and indulgent mother, a kind and considerate mistress.

BONN, Mary H., Baltimore, Md., 18, s. 84, widow of Philip Bonn. BONNEL, Mrs. Margaret, Farmes, N. J., Feb. 3, æ. 48.

BONNEY, Alfred P., New York, March 31, æ. 37, of Waterford, Vt.

BONSALL, Martha L., Chester, Pa., April 14, æ. -, wife of Dr. J. K. Bonsall, and daughter of the late Joseph Lea, of Philadelphia.

BONTECON, Daniel, Mass., Nov. 24, æ. 79.

Springfield,

BOOHER, Samuel, Dayton, O., April 12, æ. 77. Mr. Booher was one of the earliest settlers of Dayton; having

come here from Maryland in December, 1807. In 1808 he married in this place. He first engaged in the business of wagon making, as will be recollected by old citizens, which he continued for a number of years. When the Miami Canal was completed, Mr. Booher commenced the produce and transportation business, and owned, besides, one of the first packets which ran between Dayton and Cincinnati.

BOOMER, Sarah, wife of Dea. Nathaniel, Fall River, Feb. 2, æ. 87. BOONE, Gen., Tishormingo Co., Miss., Oct. 17, æ. He was a regular descendant of the distinguished Col. Daniel Boone, who died in 1822, æ. 84, and was said to resemble him, not only in personal appearance, but also in his qualities of head and heart. He had filled various places of honor and trust in Mississippi.

BOONE, Dr. John G., Pendleton Dist., S. C., Jan. æ. 47.

BOOTH, Mrs. H. W., New Castle, Del., Sept. 8, æ. —, widow of Chief Justice Booth, who died March 29, 1855.

BORDWELL, Mrs. Eliza, at the residence of her brother, Prof. John A. Leland, of Davidson College, N. C., May 13, æ.-,wife of Rev. Joseph Bordwell, and daughter of Rev. Dr. Leland, of Charleston, S. C.

BORROUGHS, Phebe, Concord, Mich., Sept. 12, æ. 72. She was born in the town of Shaftesbury, Vt. At an early age, she was taken to Whitehall, in the State of New York. While there, she became the subject of divine grace, and at the age of 15 was baptized by Dr. Nathaniel Kendrick. In 1833, she removed, with her family, to Michigan, and having located herself in the town of Concord, she united with the little band that composed the Baptist church in that place, at its organization.

BOSTICK, Major John G., Schelly Co., Tenn., April 29, æ. 72. Major Bostick was a soldier of the war of 1812, and was known and respected by most of our citizens.

BOSTICK, Charles B., Albany, N. Y., Oct. 26, æ. 62.

BOSTWICK, Isaac W., Lowville, Lewis Co., N.Y., Jan. 3, æ. 82. Mr. Bostwick came to Lowville some time about 1808, when Lewis and other counties were mostly a wilderness. He had been educated to the law, and for a few