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| Obituaries on this page are not identified by cemetery burial, or they are burials outside the three county area. Other new obituaries are posted to the site on the Obituary by Cemetery pages. If you know the local cemetery where any of these people are buried, let me know so I can get them on the right page. |
Levi Vail
On the 30th ult., at Milwaukie, Wisconsin, Levi Vail, formerly of Tioga.
(Wednesday, February 23, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Isabella
At Delmar on the 5th inst., Mrs. Isabella, consort of Mr. Rufus Buttler,
in the 64th year of her age. (Wednesday, March 9, 1842, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jesse Lightner and a brother’s son and daughter
Beaver, (Pa.) March 2.--Three Persons Drowned.--We learn with regret
that on Saturday last Mr. Jesse Lightner and a brother’s son and daughter
were drowned in the Beaver near the mouth of the Connedenessing.
They were crossing the stream on the ice which had formed on one of the
pools, but which proved too weak for the old man’s weight, and he broke
through in deep water, clinging on his rise to the edge of the opening.--The
two young people made every exertion to rescue him, until their dangerous
footing also gave way and all three sunk to a watery grave--the two latter
sacrificing their own lives in a vain effort to rescue a friend and relative.--Their
bodies were recovered in a short time, but the vital spark had fled.
(Argus.) (Wednesday, March 23, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Stewart Hotchkiss and only child
Singular fatality.--The following account of an afflicting dispensation
of Providence that recently occurred in Nelson, Portage county, Ohio, is
from the Ohio Star. “On the 3d instant an only child of Mr. Stewart Hotchkiss
died, after a protracted illness. On the 7th inst., Mr. H. himself
was killed by the fall of a tree near his house, while engaged in chopping;
the tree fell across his body and killed him instantly. On the 9th
inst., the relatives and neighbors assembled at the house, and after religious
services went with the corpse to the place of interment, leaving the house
alone, and when they returned the house was wrapped in flames. No
one knows how the fire was communicated to the house; when left it was
nearly all extinguished upon the hearth. Within the space of six
days, the only child and husband were buried, the dwelling burnt to ashes,
with all their goods in it, and the widow left without a family and without
a home. (Wednesday, March 23, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Sophia Fick
Suicide.--A young woman named Sophia Fick, was found dead on Friday
last, the 18th inst., in an out house, at Blossburg. An inquest was
held on the body by the Coroner, Mr. J. N. Wright. Verdict--came
to her death by hanging herself by the neck--cause unknown. We learn
that the young woman was 19 years of age, and of respectable parent-age,
who have resided in the Block-House settlement for a number of years.
(Wednesday, March 23, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Esther Houghton
In Delmar, on the 4th of February, Miss Esther, daughter of Simeon
Houghton, Esq., in the 23d year of her age. (Wednesday, March 23,
1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Lambert M. Smith
On the 4th of March, in Charleston, Tioga county, Pa., Mr. Lambert
M. Smith, in the 30th year of his age. (Wednesday, March 23, 1842,
Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Polly
In Jackson, Tioga county, Pa., on the 8th inst., Mrs. Polly, consort
of Mr. Samuel Miller, in the 62d year of her age. (Wednesday, March
23, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mary Alice Sligh
In Wellsboro, on the 18th inst., Mary Alice, daughter of Harvy and
Susan Sligh, aged two years and nine months. (Wednesday, March 23,
1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Hannah Maria Ryon
Communicated. Departed this life at Elkland, on the 13th of March,
Mrs. Hannah Maria Ryon, wife of Mr. Harris T. Ryon, and daughter of Geo.
W. and Mary Congdon, formerly of Long Island, in the 28th year of her age.
In the death of Mrs. R. her bereaved husband and three small children,
have sustained an irreparable loss. Nor can the place she occupied
in the affections of her relations and friends be again filled. In
the various relations of life, as a wife, a mother, a friend and a neighbor.
She has left a bright example worthy of imitation; and commanded the esteem
and love of all within the circle of her acquaintance. She has for
several years possessed faith in Christ, and in her life and conversation
adorned the doctrines she professed. While she did justly she emphatically
loved mercy, and walked humbly with her God. Accordingly in the last
conflict (though very severe) she received the fulfillment of the promise.
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose soul is stayed on thee.”
Her death speaks impressively to her surviving friends,--may it not speak
in vain. (Wednesday, April 6, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Thomas Turner
In Blossburg on the 6th inst., Mr. Thomas Turner. (Wednesday,
April 13, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Aiken, Esq.
Communicated. Died at Tioga Village, Pa., April 8th, 1842, John
Aiken, Esq., aged 77, formerly of Windham, Vermont. Having formerly
been one of the Association Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in Windham
county, eight years; a member of the Vermont Legislature sixteen years,
and a member of the Church of Christ more than forty years. His character
afforded a rake combination of those qualities which constitute the shrewd
and faithful legislator; the wise and venerable Judge-the meek, devout
and consistent Christian--the affectionate, revered and beloved parent
and husband--and the amiable and respected neighbor and friend. The
community will long cherish the remembrance of his excellencies, and a
large circle of friends will mourn the loss of him. (Wednesday, April
13, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
From the Baltimore Clipper. Dreadful Event! Awful Explosion of the Steamer Medora!--Yesterday afternoon, about half-past 2 o’clock, the new Steamer Medora, designed for the Virginia and Maryland Steam Navigation Company, to ply before this place and Norfolk, Virginia, was started from Reeder’s wharf, near the foot of Federal Hill, for an excursion to North Point, with a view of making trial of her efficiency, and a large number of our most influential citizens, stockholders, and others, were invited to witness her performance.--Owing to some cause which we are unable, in the confusion consequent on such an awful event, to state, just as the boat had got about 80 yards from the wharf, the boiler or boilers, exploded with a tremendous report, and in an instant reduced the steamer to a perfect wreck, killing, and wounding a number of persons. Among the victims, we regret to say and some of our most influential and worthy citizens. John M. Moale, esq. well known as the intelligent, energetic and courteous Agent of the Norfolk Line, was on board with two of his sons, one of them was taken up dead, the other was slightly scalded, and Mr. M. himself was so badly hurt that he died shortly after having been taken home. John Vickers, Innkeeper in McCullan’s Alley, was blown clear to the shore and taken up dead. Henry Lecompte, one of the firemen, was driven with such violence against the bulkhead as to be jammed fast, requiring some force to remove him--he died in the course of the afternoon. John Boone, printer, was taken up dead from the wreck. John Burns, an apprentice to Watchman and Bratt, was taken out of the river, dead, about five o’clock--John Speddy, carpenter, of Fell’s Point, John Young, also a carpenter from the same section, and Benj. French, painter, were also taken ashore so badly injured that they died before night. J. Harper, 2d mate, was missing from the moment of the explosion until just before dusk, when his lifeless body was found in the river by those who were engaged in searching for the dead and wounded. These, ten in number, comprizes all who were found dead, or who died from injuries received; up to dusk last evening. Among those wounded, severely was A. F. Henderson, Esq., of this city, one of the principal stockholders in the Norfolk line, and an estimable citizen, who was badly scalded. It is hoped however, that the injuries he has received are not of a critical nature.--Capt. Sutton was also severely though not dangerously wounded. The following persons, were named to us as being scalded. Alfred Ramsay, engineer, James Mitchell, Duncan Ferguson, Westley Cully, David Frazier, Wm. Roberts, Geo. Clazey, Jos. Craig, James Crawford, Geo. Hoofnogle, John Reynolds, Wm. Younger, Francis Beside, Thos. Eldrich, Patrick Collins, Francis MeAlear, Geo. Ennely, R. H. Middleton, Jackson Reeder, James Montgomery, Lawrence Riegar, Daniel Stevens, Jas. Clark, John Kaylor, John Mitchell. A number of persons who were on board, either for pleasure or engaged in their several duties, are missing.--Among them Francis McNeal and Samuel Hackney have been named to us.--Several arms and legs of individuals were picked up, belonging doubtless, to bodies not yet recovered. We ourselves, saw a man’s hand fished up near where the boiler lies, and persons were endeavoring to find bodies under the deck. Altogether, this is one of the most dreadful catastrophes which has ever happened to our city; and, as may be well supposed, its occurrence caused a tremendous excitement. (Wednesday, April 27, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nathan Bassett, Esq.
Distressing Occurrence.--Nathan Bassett, Esq., of Dover, Ohio, was
killed with lightning on Wednesday morning, the 30th ult. He was at the
time alone in a barn about fifty rods from the house, and was not found
for about an hour. There was a shower soon after he left the house,
accompanied with thunder, and one very vivid flash of lightning.
But as the barn, in plain sight of the house, remained uninjured, the family
left no serious apprehensions from the effects of the lightning. What then
must have been the surprise and consternation of the nephew, who, on going
to look for Mr. Bassett, found him, three horned cattle, one horse and
four hogs lying dead in and about the barn! The lightning had struck
the gable end of the barn; divided, and running down both posts, without
injuring the barn but a very trifle, or setting anything on fire, produced
this appalling effect. No occurrence ever produced such a deep and
thrilling sensation in the community. The countenances of all, as
they beheld or heard of the awful, solemn spectacle, indicated that God
had spoken to them in the voice of thunder.--(Cleveland Herald.)
(Wednesday, April 27, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
The following named members have died since the 26th Congress:
From Massachusetts--James C. Alvord. (Mr. Alvord died before taking
his seat as a member.)
From New York--Anson Brown.
From Pennsylvania--Wm. W. Potter, Enos Hook (Mr. Hook was a member
of the 26th Congress, and was elected to the 27th, but resigned in consequence
of ill health, a short time before his death), Charles Ogle, Wm. S. Ramsay,
Henry Black, Davis Dimmock, jr, and Joseph Lawrence.
From North Carolina--Lewis Williams.
From Kentucky--Simeon H. Anderson.
From Missouri--Albert G. Harrison.
(Wednesday, May 4, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Captain William Thorn
Captian William Thorn, aged 93, died at St. Clan, Michigan, on the
12th ult. Capt. Thorn was one of the fathers of the Northwest.
He was the first white man it is believed who sailed a vessel on Lake Superior,
and he served as a pilot to the unfortunate expedition of Maj. Croghan
against Machalimackinac, and was the first settler at St. Clair county.
(Wednesday, May 4, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gov. Barbour
Death of Gov. Barbour--Extract of a letter to the Editor of the Richmond
Whig, dated Gardonsville, Va., June 9th 1842;--”I hereby convey to you
that Gov. Barbour is no more.--He died yesterday the 8th inst., at a ½
before 12 o’clock at his residence.--Had he lived till the 10th, he would
have been 67. He possessed his mental faculties to the last, and
was perfectly conscious of his approaching dissolution. He died very
calmly, surrounded by all the members of his family. (Wednesday,
June 22, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Edmund Wetherbee
In Delmar, on the 17th inst., Mr. Edmund Wetherbee, aged about sixty
years. (Wednesday, June 29, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sophia A.
On the 22d inst., at Covington, Mrs. Sophia A. consort of Col. J. N.
Wright, in the thirty-fifth year of her age. (Wednesday, June 29,
1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gen. Henry Atkinson
Death of Gen. Henry Atkinson--At Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis
on the 14th ult. One of the noblest and most gallant spirit’s the
Army could boast, has taken its flight to another and a better world, and
the nation has lost a patriot without reproach. (Wednesday, July
13, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Col. James P. Bull
In Towanda, on Wednesday, the 29th ult., at half past eleven o’clock,
p.m., of a lingering pulmonary consumption, Col. James P. Bull, in the
fortieth year of his age. (Wednesday, July 13, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Israel Camp
A young man named Israel Camp, of Wyalusing, Bradford county, was shot
through the heart by the accidental discharge of a musket at the celebration
of the 4th. (Wednesday, July 20, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Duke of Orleans
Death of the Duke of Orleans. An express from Paris dated Wednesday
evening, at six o’clock, has brought the distressing intelligence of the
sudden death of the Duke of Orleans. It appears that about 12 o’clock
his royal highness was riding in his cabriolet in the Bois de Bonlogue,
when his horse having taken a fright, his royal highness threw himself
out and falling upon his head, a concussion of the brain was the consequence.
He was conveyed immediately to a neighboring wine-shop and bled, but though
no danger was in the first apprehended alarming symptoms supervened, which
terminated in his death at about half past two o’clock in the presence
of the King and Royal Family. The receipt of the intelligence produced
a stronger sensation in London than any foreign incident that has occurred
for years past. All the risks attending a regency, and not improbably
a disputed succession, at once present themselves to reflecting men, and
the deep sympathy felt on domestic grounds is rendered secondary to the
apprehension of the danger threatened to the peace of the world in the
present state of parties in France. We have never had occasion to
hear so uniform and general an aspiration called forth by any dispensation
of providence as the death of the Duke of Orleans has done, for the preservation
of the life, health and faculties of Louis Philippe. (Wednesday,
August 10, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mary Ann Kelley
In Covington, Tioga Co, Pa., on the 15th inst., Mary Ann, daughter
of Mr. Erastus Kelley, of the above named place, aged three years.
(Wednesday, August 24, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. John Patton Emmett
Dr. John Patton Emett, son of the late Thomas Addis Emmett of New York,
and for the last seventeen years Professor of Chemistry and Wateria Medical
in the University of Virginia, died in the city of New York on the 13th
inst. (Wednesday, August 31, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
James Rice
Execution.--The Bedford (Pa.) Gazette gives a minute account of the
execution of James Rice, in that county, for the murder of James M’Burney.
The prisoner attended carefully to the religious exercises conducted by
two clergymen on the scaffold, and after joining in prayer, he was asked
by the Sheriff, while within half a minute of death, whether he was guilty
or not, and he solemnly asserted his innocence, and died with the asseveration
almost on his lips. (Wednesday, September 21, 1842, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Hiram F. Young
In Wellsboro, on the 23d day of September, Mr. Hiram F. Young, aged
about 32 years. (Wednesday, September 21, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lucy Jane Provin
In Sullivan, Tioga Co, Pa., on the 4th inst., Lucy Jane, daughter of
Wm. Provin, aged one year and eight months. (Wednesday, October 12,
1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Cook
Another Accident in the Mines.--John Cook and William Crease, two miners
working in Patton’s mines, near Llewellyn, were caught by a heavy fall
of coal and slate, crushing and killing the former instantly, and falling
upon the latter in such a manner as to prevent his moving or escaping.
They remained in this situation from early on Saturday afternoon, until
9 o’clock at night, when their non-appearance created an alarm, and knowing
that they were working alone in these mines they were sought for, and found
in the situation we describe--the deceased has left behind him a wife.
Miner’s Journal. (Wednesday, October 26, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Capt. Jonathan B. Dodge
Melancholy Accident.--We learn from the Bangor Whig that Capt. Jonathan
Dodge, late of Salem, Mass., while coming up to that city on Friday afternoon
in the sloop Lapwing, commanded by Jonathan B. Dodge, of Sedgewick, was
knocked overboard, and after Swimming a short distance towards the shore
sunk. He was about sixty-five years of age, and was well acquainted
with a Seaman’s life. The Body had not yet been recovered.
(Wednesday, November 30, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hannah Wakeman
In Delmar on the 23d inst., Hannah Wakeman, consort of Mr. Eri Wakeman,
aged 40 years of age. (Wednesday, November 30, 1842, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph Thompson
In Charleston, Tioga county, Pa., on the ? inst., Joseph Thompson,
in the 86th year of his age. Mr. T. was a revolutionary veteran.
He took up arms in that great strongest defense of his country, and bore
a conexus part in many of the prominent scenes at the eventful Drama.
(Wednesday, November 30, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. J. T. Medley, Mr. Tiner and a female
Horrid Murder--The Intelligencer, published at Van Buren, Arkansas,
of the 25th ult., furnishes particulars of a most brutal murder, committed
upon the persons of Mr. J. T. Medley, Mr. Tiner, and a female on the previous
Saturday night, on Grand River, about ten miles from the Grand Saline,
in the Cherokee Nation. The parties were at supper and unsuspecting
the approach of foes, when Mr. Medley was shot dead from the table, the
ball entering the back part of his head and passing through his eye.--Mr.
Tiner also fell dead from the table. The ladies made an attempt to
escape, but were soon overtaken, and one of them beaten to death; the other
was so bruised that her life is despaired of. The murderers then
robbed Mr. Medley of a large sum of money, said to be about 1100, and some
store goods. Mr. Medley was a merchant, and was universally respected.
The Perpetrators of the wicked deed had not been discovered. (Wednesday,
December 28, 1842, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Wm. Pratt
Death by a fall on the ice.--Mr. Wm. Pratt lately fell on the ice at
Boston and died in consequence of the fall. (Wednesday, January 18,
1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Francis S. Key
Death of the Hon. Francis S. Key.--The author of “The Star-Spangled
Banner” is no more. He died lately at Baltimore.--The members of
the Bench and Bar of that city passed resolutions of regret at his death.
(Wednesday, January 25, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Sally Brewster
In Wellsboro, on Friday the 10th inst., Miss Sally Brewster, in the
67th year of her age. (Wednesday, February 22, 1843, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Parthemore and his wife
Murder--An atrocious murder of two persons, for the sake of paltry
plunder, was committed near Harrisburg on the 15th inst. The parties
murdered are John Parthemore and his wife, two aged and respectable persons,
who were supposed to be wealthy. The murder was supposed to
have been committed with a club, as one was found in the room covered with
blood. Plunder was supposed to have been the object. A reward
of 500 dollars has been offered for the apprehension and conviction of
the murderers. (Wednesday, April 26, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jacob Ridgway
Dead.--Mr. Jacob Ridgway, who, since the decease of Stephen Girard,
has been regarded as the wealthiest citizen of Philadelphia, departed this
life on the 30th ult., in the 75 year of his age. He has left property,
of various kinds to the amount of $6,000,000. His immediate heirs
are a son, Mr. John Ridgway and two daughters, Mrs. Rusk and Mrs. Rotch.
Mr. Ridgway in early life was a humble ship-carpenter. The Evening
Mercury has the following.--Jacob Ridgway.--We are requested to state that
Mr. Ridgway bequeathed upwards of $800,000 to various charitable purposes.--$300,000
of that sum are devoted to the erection of a public hospital. He
left also a lot of ground for the same purpose. The remainder of
his property, amounting to about $5,-500,000, is to be divided between
his son and two daughters. (Wednesday, May 10, 1843, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Caroline Hill
In Wellsboro’, on Monday the 8th inst., Mrs. Caroline Hill, in the
33d year of her age. (Wednesday, May 10, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Sir Charles Bagot
Dead.--Sir Charles Bagot, Ex-Governor of the Canadas, died at Kingston
on the 18th int. His disease was an affection of the heart.
(Wednesday, May 17, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gesrina Green
At Borydon, M’Kean County, on Tuesday the 16th ult., Gesrina Green
aged two years, eleven months and eleven days, while engaged playing with
her brother they went together into a saw mill where she fell through and
came in contact with one of the wheels which immediately tore her in pieces.
The brother on missing her went to the house in search of her, and asked
his mother if she had seen her. The mother immediately went in search
of her, and on coming to the mill she discovered pieces of her child in
different directions in the stream below. Who can describe the feelings
of the mother in that situation, on beholding her child torn in pieces
and lying in the stream beneath.--Settler. (Wednesday, June 7, 1843,
Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Van Fleet
We understand that on Sunday morning last, Mr. Van Fleet, of Wilkesbarre,
was found dead in his bed by his wife. He was married last fall,
and on retiring to rest on Saturday evening, was in his usual spirits.
(Wednesday, June 7, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Silas Wright, Esq.
Death of Silas Wright, Sen.--Died in Weybridge, Addison County, Vermont
on Saturday the 13th day of May inst., Silas Wright, Esq., after an entire
confinement of more than five years from extensive paralysis. Mr.
Wright was in his eighty-fourth year of his age, and was the father of
the Hon. Silas Wright, jr., of this County.--St. Law Reporter. (Wednesday,
June 7, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart
Death by Lightning.--It is with painful feelings that we announce,
the melancholy death of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, of this county at their residence
in Lycoming township, on Sunday evening, 4th inst. They were engaged
on bended knees, in offering up their devotions to the Supreme Being, when
they were struck by lightning; and instantly killed. Four small children
have, thus suddenly been deprived of an affectionate father and mother,
and left to the mercy and protection of an Allwise Providence. How
striking the admonition: “Be ye also ready, for ye know not when the Son
of man cometh.” Lycoming Gazette. (Wednesday, June 21, 1843,
Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Daniel Ritter
In Wellsboro, on the 15th inst., Mr. Daniel Ritter, aged about 44 years.
(Wednesday, June June 21, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Richard M. Vandusen
In Troy, Bradford Co, Pa., on the 16th inst., Richard M., Son of Oliver
& Ellen Vandusen, aged 3 years 6 months 14 days. (Wednesday,
June 21, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Hugh S. Legare
Death of Mr. Legare.--We regret to learn that the Hon. Hugh S. Legare,
of South Carolina, Attorney General of the United States, and Secretary
of State, ad interim, died at Boston on Friday morning, at a quarter before
six o’clock. The Bay State Democrat says--Mr. Legare has been quite ill
since his arrival here in the Presidential suite, and has not seen company
since Friday last. His disorder was a stoppage in the bowels, caused
by some billious affection. He died at the house of Geo. Ticknor,
Esq., in Park street, a personal friend of Mr. Legare’s. This mournful
event has cast a shade of gloom over the aspect of our city, and the recent
festivities are now looked upon as things of little worth, for Death, the
mighty conqueror, has appeared in the midst of festivity and rejoicing,
and stricken down one of the high men of the nation. The President
and family are in deep grief at the sad occurrence, for the deceased was
a personal friend of his Excellency, and an intimate associate with the
members of the Cabinet. The deceased was a scholar of high attainments,
and a man of brilliant talents, and an orator of surprising eloquence.
He was the idol of a large circle of friends, and his name will be cherished
and respected by many admirers throughout the Union. At the recent
festival of the Monument Association, his name was introduced in terms
of high commendation by G. T. Curtis, Esq., and a feeling of regret pervaded
the assembly that he could not participate in the enjoyments of the day.
That feeling has now deepened into sorrow for his sudden death, and the
eloquent encomiums of the speaker linger upon the ear as the words of a
funeral eulogy.--It will be a source of melancholy satisfaction to his
family and friends at home, to know, though far from them, every care and
attention was bestowed upon him, and that the kind solicitude of anxious
friends did all that could be done to ease his sick bed, and smooth his
passage to the world of spirits. (Wednesday, June 28, 1843, Tioga
Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Findlay, Esq.
James Findlay, Esq., (second son of the Hon. Wm. Findlay, late Governor
of the Commonwealth.) formerly Speaker of the House of Representatives,
and Secretary of State under the administration of Governor Wolf, died
at Pittsburg on Tuesday last, in the 42d year of his age. (Wednesday,
July 5, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. Hagan
Dr. Hagan killed.--Dr. Hagan of the Vicksburg Sentinel, well known
in Philadelphia, has fallen a victim at last. He was killed in a
fight on the 7th instant, with D. W. Adams. The Doctor was on his
way from dinner to his office, when he encountered Adams who struck him
with a cane. Both parties clinched and fell to the ground, the Doctor
uppermost Adams drew a pistol and putting it at the back of the Doctor’s
head, fired and killed him instantly. The cause of this melancholy
affair was an article which appeared in the Sentinel, reflecting upon Judge
Adams, the father of D. W. Adams. The latter has been arrested and
held to bail in $6,000. The speculators and swindling characters
who have brought Mississippi to so low a condition, found a bold exposer
of their conduct in Hagan; but he was violent and bitter in his tone and
rash in his conduct. (Wednesday, July 5, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gen. Eustis
Death of Gen. Eustas.--We learn, from the following letter in the Boston
Daily Advertiser, that Brig. Gen. Abraham Eustis, of the U. S. Army died
on Wednesday morning at Portland: Portland, June 27, 1843, Dear Sir.--Gen.
Eustis died this morning, at 7 o’clock. The military funeral solemnity
will be performed tomorrow, attended by the municipal and civil authorities
and citizens. The services will be performed in the St. Steven’s
E. Church. (Wednesday, July 12, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Rebecca Brown
At the residence of her Son, in Richford, Tioga, NY, on the 8th inst.,
Mrs. Rebecca, wife of Mr. Thomas Brown of this town, aged 58 years.
For a long time the health of the deceased had been feeble. On the
16th met with much more vigorous than usual, she left home with her husband,
to visit a son residing about 40 miles distant. Unfortunately a portion
of the day was stormy, and in the afternoon and evening she suffered severely
from exposure, so much so that she did not proceed to the place of her
destination until the following day, in the latter part of which her symptoms
assumed an alarming aspect. Her disease grew more and more violent
until her death. Her remains were brought to this village and interred
on the 7th, and her funeral discourse was delivered in the Universalists
Meeting House on the succeeding Sabbath. Not only her partner, children
and other relatives, but her neighbors, especially the poor and unfortunate,
have experienced a great loss, she an unspeakable gain. Regardless
of the sneers of popularity, and the frowns of ignorance, bigotry and prejudice,
she was for many years an honest, frank and unwavering believer in the
final “restitution of all things which God hath spoken by the mouth of
all his holy prophets, since the world began.” During the lucid portion
of her last illness, and after all hopes of recovery had vanished, she
declared that her faith was firm and unshaken; and in her life and death
we have another added to the many instances which prove that her sentiments
were not only “good to live by,” but also good “to die by.” May the sorrowful
and bereaved look beyond these scenes of darkness and shadows, to the land
of eternal sunshine and substantial felicity, where they shall meet their
departed friends and sit down with them and rejoice--where they shall drink
“clear waters unmingled with bitterness,” hear sweet music unmarred by
discord, and gather flowers that ever bloom in immortal fragrance.
(Wednesday, July 19, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rufus G. Gear
Horrible Murder. The Bradford Argus of the 5th inst., says:--”An
Irishman and his wife by the name of Dolen, were brought to this place
and committed to prison, on Wednesday last, charged with the murder of
a man by the name of Rufus G. Gear, of Ithaca, NY. It appears from what
we can learn; that on Monday, Gear stopped at the store of Mr. Tracy, at
Marshall’s Corners, about three miles this side of Athens, where he came
across Dolen, with whom he had formerly been acquainted, and was induced
to accompany him to his (Dolen’s) shantee, a few rods distance, where they
remained during the night. On Thursday about three or four o’clock
pm., Dolen’s wife went to one of the neighbors with the information that
her husband had been murdered by some one; while she was absent from the
house. On hastening to the place, the body of Gear was found lying
on the bed, weltering in gore from a wound which had been inflicted with
some sharp instrument, directly behind the left ear, and perfectly dead,
though yet warm. Dolen was absent, at this time, with a man who had
called upon him. On search being made, almost everything in the shantee
was found covered with blood;--towels, handkerchiefs, rags, bed clothes,
a shirt which Dolan had been wearing in the fore part of the day, were
found tucked away; perfectly saturated with gore. It is supposed
that money must have been the object of the murderers, as the deceased
was seen to have some specie on Monday, which he was imprudently showing
to every person whom he chanced to meet, but which is now no where to be
found. Dolen and his wife will be tried at the September term, for
the murder. P. S. Since the above was written, we have learned
that Mrs. Dole has confessed that she killed Gear with the fire-tongs,
in defending herself from his assaults. Her story is improbable,
as it conflicts with what she has before said, and it does not look reasonable
that a gash of the kind should have been inflicted with any but a sharp
instrument.”
Rev. Tobias Pinkham
At Tioga Village on the 17th inst., the Rev. Tobias Pinkham, Pastor
of the Baptist Church of Tioga. (Wednesday, August 23, 1843, Tioga
Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. Jonathan Webster
At his residence in Wellsboro, on the 15th inst., Dr. Jonathan Webster,
a native of Gilsum, NH, in the 49th year of his age. His death was
peaceful, for his hopes were in Heaven; and while his friends are called
to mourn, they have the consolation of believing that his spirit is with
the blest. As a skillful physician, of the Thompsonian practice,
he was active in alleviating the sufferings of his fellow man, as a kind
friend, he periled his own, for others’ advantage; as a man and a citizen
he is lamented as one whose place cannot be supplied.--Communicated.
(Wednesday, August 23, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Mead
Fatal Accident.--The following verdict of a Jury of Inquisition held
on the body of John Mead, who was accidentally killed by the premature
discharge of a gun, on the 22d inst., in Rutland township, was furnished
by Colonel Backer, for publication. (Wednesday, September 27, 1843,
Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Steamboat Accident
Frightful loss of Fife. We learn from the New Orleans papers
that an appalling Steamboat explosion, involving the destruction of not
less than thirty human beings, occasioned on board the Steamboat Clipper
No. 1, as she was backing out of the port of Bayou Sara, Louisania, on
the 19th ult. The Chronicle, published at Bayou Sara, describing the horrible
catastrophe, says--”She blew up with an explosion that shook earth, air
and heavens, as though the walls of the world were tumbling to pieces about
our ears. All the boilers bursting simultaneously--machinery, vast
fragments of the boilers, huge beams of timber, furniture, and human beings
in every degree of mutilation, were alike shot up perpendicularly many
hundred fathoms in the air. On reaching the greatest height, the
various bodies diverged like the jells of a fountain in all directions--falling
to the earth, and upon roofs of the houses, in some instances as much as
250 yards from the scene of destruction. The hapless victims were
scalded, crushed, torn, mangled, and scattered in every possible direction--many
into the river, some in the streets, some on the other side of the Bayou,
nearly 300 yards--some torn asunder by coming in contact with pickets and
posts, and others shot like cannon balls through the solid walls of the
houses at a great distance from the boat. All in front of the wheel
houses appears as though swept by a whirlwind. But any thing like
an adequate description of the scene of wreck and ruin is utterly out of
the question. What remains of the hull has been firmly lashed to
the shore, but it seems to have broken in two and partially sunk.
She had just taken on board, at the Railroad Depot, about 86 bales cotton,
nearly all of which, together with the money chest, and most of the cabin
furniture, we are glad to learn, has been saved. On reaching the spot,
under whip and spur, we immediately bent our steps towards the temporary
hospital prepared for the reception of such as might be found to retain
a spark of life. The scene was such as we hope never to look upon
again. The floors of the two large ware-rooms were literally strewn
with the dead and dying, and others pouring in as fast as it was possible
to convey them; praying, groaning, howling, and writhing in every possible
contortion of physical agony. In the midst of this confusing time,
up to their armpits in oil and cotton bandages, we found our praiseworthy
physicians--like good Samaritans doing good--quietly and silently, but
with an energy and activity apparently on fifty pairs of hands--now washing
a barn, now caressing a wound, and anon splintering a ‘fractured limb.
Indeed our citizens generally, every man and mother’s son, apparently only
anxious as to how they might render most service to the poor sufferers--white
and black without distinction. The following are the most important particulars
as far as we have been able to gather them. The crew consisted of
1 captain, 1 mate, 2 clerks, 3 engineers, 2 pilots, 1 carpenter, 1 watchman,
1 chambermaid, 5 stewards, 3 cooks, 15 firemen, 8 deck hands-43. Passengers--L.
Thomas, missing; P. B. Mohtamat, commission merchant, New Orleans, and
1 small boy, wounded. Deck passengers, 1 wounded, 2 not hurt. Capt.
Laurent escaped unhurt; Mr. Bessy, chief clerk, missing, and the second
clerk killed; John Tyson, chief engineer badly wounded; Wm. Sumter 2d engineer,
thrown 150 or 200 yards through the roof and gable end of a house, into
the back yard against the fence--one arm was torn off, and the fragments
of his carcass scattered over the trees; Wm. Nelson, 3d engineer, free
man of color, killed; ‘Arnaidi J. Lavond, pilot, missing; Wm. Wall, pilot,
killed, John Peterson, mate, badly scalded, though likely to recover; Gabriel
Pool, carpenter, missing; watchman killed; chambermaid, saved unhurt; stewards
all killed or missing; two of the cooks killed, and one wounded; eight
fireman killed or missing; 4 deck hands killed or missing. It may be well
enough here to state, that all those we have put down as missing, are doubtless
dead, as every search has been made in the vicinity to recover their bodies
in vain. They have doubtless found a watery grave. The remains of
those picked up on shore, were interred decently. The watchman, a white
man, was thrown alive, 100 yards, through the solid wall of Baker’s Hotel
into a bed. He retained his senses perfectly for some time after,
but the poor fellow expired during the evening. The cabin boy was thrown
about 200 yards through the roof of a shed, and, was picked up in a mangled
condition. (Wednesday, October 11, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eliza C. Read
At Montrose, Susquehanna County, on Monday evening the 2d inst., Mrs.
Eliza C., wife of Hon. Almon H. Read, aged 52 years. Mrs. Read was
highly and universally esteemed in this community, as an affable kind,
and worthy neighbor, and a sincere and devoted, though mild and unostentatious
Christian; and besides a deeply afflicted family, she has left an extensive
circle of mourning friends. (Register.) (Wednesday, October
11, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Willard
In Middlebury on the 13th inst., Mr. William Willard, formerly a resident
of this county, but late of Williamsport. (Wednesday, October 25,
1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Samuel Thompson
Dead.--Samuel Thompson the founder of the Thompsonian system of medical
practice. (Wednesday, October 25, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Dwight
Awful murder.--The late mails bring an account of the murder of Mr.
Dwight, one of the tutors of Yale College at New Haven, (Conn.) by a young
man named Fassitt, of Philadelphia. The affray occurred about a week
ago, and was the result of one of those freaks so common at Colleges.
The affray occurred by Mr. Dwight attempting to put a stop to the confusion
in which the students were engaged. He tried to draw Fassitt to the
light to discover who he was, when Fassitt stabbed him three times in the
groin, producing death, after every effort was made to save his life.
(Wednesday, November 1, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Capt. Simeon Houghton
At his residence in Delmar, on Monday, the 36th ult., Capt. Simeon
Houghton, in the 63d year of his age. (Wednesday, November 1, 1843,
Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dennis Numan
Fatal Accident.--A man by the name of Dennis Numan, recently from Weschester
co, NY, was killed in the woods near Mansfield, on the 18th inst., by the
accidental fall of a dry hemlock tree. Mr. Numan, a short time previously
had purchased a tract of land in Richmond township, from a Mr. Underhill
of NY, and had commenced clearing, intending to erect a house forthwith,
and bring on his wife and child. On the day which the fatal catastrophe
occurred, Mr. Numan was advised not to remain in the woods where he was
chopping was the wind was very high, but he rejected the friendly advice
and continued his work. At 9 o’clock that night, Mr. Numan not having
returned, fears were entertained as to his safety, whereupon a company
started a search, and succeeded in finding the body, but life had departed.
An inquest was held by the Coroner J. N. Wright, Esq., and the verdict
of the jury was “that Dennis Numan, came to his death by the accidental
fall of a dry hemlock tree, which fractured his scull, thereby causing
his death.” (Wednesday, November 29, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
M. Hasler
Died--M. Hasler, Chief of the U. S. Topographical corps, died on the
20th inst., at the Franklin House in Philadelphia. Mr. H. was distinguished
for his eminent abilities and varied scientific attainments. He was
about 72 years of age. (Wednesday, November 29, 1843, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mary Jay
In Middlebury, on the 14th of November, Mary Jay, aged about 84 years.
(Wednesday, December 20, 1843, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Article Text: Lester Peters, the murderer of young Pomeroy,
at Troy, Pa., committed suicide in Towanda Jail, by cutting off the principal
blood vessel in one of his legs and bled to death.
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