ADAMS, CHARLES, died at Burlington, Vt., February 15, 1861, aged 74 years. He wrote and published, some years since, a "History of the Patriot War."

ADAMS, JAMES HOPKINS, died near Columbia, S.C., July 27, aged about 50. He was a graduate of Yale College. In 1835 he was a distinguished member of the lower House in the Legislature of South Carolina, and was strongly opposed to "Nullification" and the peculiar faction of Calhoun. In 1854 he was chosen Governor of his native State, and served two years. After the passage of the Secession Ordinance" in South Carolina, he was appointed one of the Commissioners to visit Washington to treat with the President concerning the United States property situated in South Carolina.

ALLEY, JOHN BURROUGHS, died in Boston, Mass., April 29, aged 41. He graduated at Yale College, New Haven, and subsequently at the Medical School of Harvard University. He was for several years Superintendent of the Boston Dispensary, and was also for a time Secretary of the Massachusetts Medical Society.

ANTHON, HENRY, D.D., died in New York City, Jan. 5, aged 69 years. He was a clergyman of the Episcopal Church, and was distinguished for his Evangelical sentiments and his amiable and genial character. His father was a native of Germany, but emigrated in youth to this country. Two of his sons, besides the subject of this notice, have attained distinction: Charles Anthon, eminent as a classical scholar, and John H. Anthon, a lawyer of high reputation.

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APPLETON, NATHAN, died at Boston, Mass., July 14. He was born at New Ipswich, New Hampshire, Oct. 6, 1779. He entered Dartmouth College in 1794, but his elder brother, Samuel, having removed to Boston and engaged in mercantile business, desired his assistance, and he left college to go with him as a clerk. His brother, in 1799, went to Europe, leaving his business in his charge, and on his return gave him an interest in his business. He was soon sent to England to purchase goods, but, news of the peace reaching him on his landing, he postponed his purchases and travelled on the Continent, and soon returned to America. In 1807 he visited Europe again, and while in Edinburgh met the late Francis C. Lowell, who was projecting the system of cottonmanufactures which has since so greatly increased the prosperity of Massachusetts. Appleton became deeply interested in it, and on his return took an active part in the establishment of the cotton-factories at Waltham, Mass., and subsequently became one of the associates in the establishment of the mills at Lowell. He was for several terms a member of the Massachusetts Legislature, and in 1830, and again in 1842, was a member of Congress, where he advocated a protective tariff. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and of the Massachusetts Historical Society.

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BAKER, COL. EDWARD DICKINSON, was killed at Ball's Bluff, October 21. He was born in London, February 24, 1811. At five years of age he accompanied his parents to America, and found a home in Philadelphia. In 1825 he removed with his father to Illinois. He studied law with Judge Caverly in Green county, and in 1835 removed to

Springfield, where, two years after, he was elected to fill a vacancy in the Legislature. From 18401844 he was State Senator, though still pursuing his practice of the law. In 1844 he was elected to Congress from the Sangamon District, where he served until the commencement of the Mexican War, when he raised a regiment and embarked for Mexico. He was at the battle of Vera Cruz, and accompanied Gen. Scott's army into the interior. At the battle of Cerro Gordo he took command of Gen. Shields's brigade after that officer was wounded, and won great distinction by his bravery. Returning to Illinois, he was again elected to Congress, and served till 1850, when he visited Panama and formed a business connection there, but, losing his health, was compelled to return. In 1851 he became a citizen of California, and ranked among the first lawyers of that State. After the death of his friend Broderick, he removed to Oregon, and soon after was elected to the United States Senate. Upon the commencement of the present war, his military ardor was again aroused, and at a mass meeting in Union Park, New York, he pledged his services to his country, and subsequently raised and led to the war a regiment called the California Regiment. When the disastrous battle of Ball's Bluff occurred, he had command of a brigade, and, after exhibiting the most heroic bravery and daring, fell, pierced with six wounds. He had been nominated brigadier-general, but declined accepting the honor.

BALLOU, HOSEA, D.D., a Universalist clergyman, and President of Tufts College, Medford, Mass., died at Medford, May 27. He was a relative of the celebrated Universalist clergyman and controversial writer of the same name, under whom he received in part his theological training. He was eminent as a belles-lettres scholar, and for a number of years edited the "Universalist Quarterly," the organ of his Church. In 1855 he was chosen to the presidency of Tufts College, which office he filled with decided ability till his death.

BALLOU, MAJOR SULLIVAN, of the 2d Rhode Island Regiment of Volunteers, was killed at the battle of Bull Run, July 21. He was born at Smithfield, R.I., March 28, 1829. When about 17 years of age he became a student at Phillips Academy, at Andover, Mass., and subsequently spent two years at Brown University. He then studied law at the National Law School, at Ballston, N.Y., and in 1853 was admitted to the Rhode Island bar, and practised his profession at Smithfield and Providence until he left with his regiment for the seat of war. He served as clerk in the House of Representatives of Rhode Island, 1854-56, and in 1857 was Speaker of the House. In 1861 he was appointed Judge-Advocate of the Rhode Island Militia.

BINGHAM, KINSLEY S., died at Green Oak, Livingstone county, Michigan, October 5. He was born in Camillus, Onondaga county, N.Y., Dec. 16, 1808. His early education was obtained at an academy in his native State, and he subsequently served three years as clerk in a lawyer's office. In 1833 he removed to Michigan, and in 1837 was elected to the Legislature. After a ser vice of five years, he was chosen Speaker of the House of Representatives. In 1849 he was elected a representative in Congress, and served during

the 30th Congress on the Committee of Commerce. | He was elected Governor of the State in 1854, and re-elected till 1859, when he was chosen United States Senator.

BOWDITCH, NATHANIEL INGERSOLL, died in Brookline, Mass., April 16. He was born in Salem, Mass., Jan. 17, 1805; graduated at Harvard College in 1822; studied law and was admitted to the Suffolk bar in 1825. After a few years he relinquished the practice of the law and devoted himself to that of conveyancer and examiner of titles of real estate, by which he acquired a large property. He was a man of noble and generous impulses.

BOWMAN, SAMUEL, D.D., Assistant Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania, died suddenly, Aug. 3. He was born in 1800, and consecrated Assistant Bishop of Pennsylvania, Aug. 25, 1858.

BRACE, REV. JOAB, D.D., LL.D., died in Pittsfield, Mass., April 20, aged 80 years. He studied theology, and in 1805 was ordained and installed pastor of the Congregational Church in Newington, Conn., where he completed fifty years of active and useful service as pastor. In 1854 he received the degree of LL.D. from Williams College. The last six years of his life were spent in the family of a daughter in Pittsfield, Mass., though he still continued a nominal connection with his parish.

BRADFORD, REV. WILLIAM H., a Presbyterian clergyman, died at Homer, N.Y., April 1. He was born in Cooperstown, N.Y., August, 1814. He received a classical education at Hamilton College, N.Y., graduated from the Theological Seminary, Auburn, N.Y., and was licensed by Cayuga Presbytery. In 1838 he was ordained and installed as pastor of the church at Berkshire, N.Y. Two years afterwards he resigned, and joined the New York 3d Presbytery, when he became connected with the "New York Evangelist," as assistant, and, at times, sole editor. This position he held for seventeen years. He was an accomplished scholar, an able writer, and an earnest Christian.

BRIGGS, GEORGE NIXON, LL.D., died at Pittsfield, Mass., September 12, aged 65 years. At an early age he was apprenticed to a hatter, but was afterwards sent to an academy, and at the age of sixteen commenced the study of law. Five years after, he was admitted to the Berkshire (Mass.) bar, and soon became one of the ablest lawyers in the State. In 1830 he was elected to Congress from the Berkshire district, and served seven terms. In 1843 he was chosen Governor of Massachusetts, continuing in office till 1851, and upon his retirement was appointed one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas. In 1861 he was chosen a commissioner to adjust the claims between the United States and New Grenada; but his death, which was the result of accident, occurred before he had entered upon his duties in the commission. Governor Briggs was foremost in the religious and benevolent enterprises of his age, and had proved himself a true patriot.

of the American Colonization Society, and also one of the original members of the American Bible Society, being a warm and liberal supporter of each. He published several theological works of great merit, and also a number of tracts.

BUCKINGHAM, HON. JOSEPH T., died in Boston, April 10, aged 82 years. He learned the printing-business at Walpole, N.H., and removed to Boston in 1800, where he published, successively, several papers. He was editor of the "Boston Courier" from 1821-48. He also published the "New England Magazine" and two volumes of "Reminiscences" of his own life and times. He served, at different times, in both Houses of the State Legislature.

BURROUGHS, WILLIAM, died in Germantown, Pa., March 24, aged 38. He was a graduate of Yale College, New Haven, and for one year subsequently a member of the Yale Law School. He then completed a course of theological study, and in 1846 was licensed to preach. His health failing him, he abandoned preaching, and resumed the study of law in the office of Henry J. Williams, Esq., of Philadelphia. In 1853 he was admitted to the bar of that city. He bequeathed the sum of $10,000 to the theological department of Yale College.

CAMERON, COL. JAMES, of the Seventy-Ninth Highland Regiment, New York State Militia, was killed at the battle of Bull Run, July 21. He was born at Maytown, Lancaster county, Pa., March 1, 1801. He engaged in various occupations in youth, and, when nineteen years of age, entered the printing-office of his brother Simon, at Harrisburg. In 1827 he removed to Lancaster, and studied law in the office of ex-President Buchanan. When the Mexican War broke out, he accompanied the volunteers from his State as sutler. commencement of the present war found him living in retirement at his home, upon the banks of the Susquehanna; but, upon urgent entreaty, he accepted the colonelcy of the Highland Regiment, as chief of the "Clan Cameron" in this country.

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transferred in 1847 to the Corps of Topographical Engineers. He was in the battle of Cerro Gordo, and for his gallant and meritorious conduct was brevetted first lieutenant. He subsequently rose to the rank of captain, and was employed by Government to erect light-houses on the coast of Florida and Alabama. He was also a humorous writer of much merit.

DICKENS, ASBURY, died Oct. 23, aged 83. He was for many years Secretary of the Senate of the United States.

DOUGLAS, HON. STEPHEN ARNOLD, an American Senator and statesman, died at Chicago, Illinois, June 3. He was born at Brandon, Vt., April 23, 1813. His family was of Puritan descent, and his father was a physician of ability and reputation, who died early in his professional career, leaving his widow and child in very straitened circumstances. Young Douglas was unable to attend school more than one-third of the year, alternating during the other eight months between labor on a farm and employment in a cabinet-shop. At the age of 20 he removed to Illinois, where he taught school for a support and commenced the study of law. In 1834 he was admitted to the bar, and, though but imperfectly trained in the law, he exhibited such abilities in his early efforts before the courts, that in 1835, when but 22 years of age, he was elected State Attorney. From that time till his death he was constantly in the public service, being in succession State Attorney, member of the Legislature, Secretary of State, Judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois, Registrar of the Land Office, member of the National House of Representatives, and for three successive terms United States Senator, and in 1860 a prominent candidate for the Presidency of the United States; and, though receiving but 12 electoral votes, he was next to Mr. Lincoln in the popular vote, the Douglas electors receiving 1,365,976, or nearly as many as both Bell and Breckinridge. In the Senate Mr. Douglas soon made himself felt as a man of extraordinary talent, energy, and determination. He possessed, also, that genial, electric nature which drew around him a host of warm personal and political friends. He was, by nature and conviction, a democrat; and, amid all the clashing of parties and the changes of political issues, he remained ever the friend and tribune of the people. He was for a long time at the head of the Committee on Territories, and drew up most of the bills for the organization of new Territories and the admission of new States. Though not the originator, he was the mover and advocate, of the famous "Kansas and Nebraska Bill," and of the repeal of the Missouri Compromise. He was also the advocate and upholder, if not the originator, of the Squatter Sovereignty doctrine, placing in the hands of the settlers of a Territory, at the time of its organization, the power of determining its future status in regard to slavery. At the commencement of the present war, he took decided ground in favor of the United States Government, and his last speeches and letters, and his dying words, indicated his earnest desire for the maintenance of its institutions unimpaired. His death was occasioned by a bilious fever supervening upon a severe attack of rheumatism.

DUGGAN, PETER PAUL, an American artist, died in Paris, Oct. 15. He was born in New York, and at an early age developed a high order of talent. When quite young he qualified himself for an Art Professorship, in the New York Free

Academy. From close application his health became impaired, and the last years of his life he resided near London.

ELLIS, JOHN WILLIS, late Governor of North Carolina, died at Raleigh, in August. He was born in Rowan, now Davidson, county, Nov. 25, 1820. After thorough preparation, he entered Randolph Macon College, Va., and subsequently the University of North Carolina, where he graduated in 1841. He then studied law with Hon. R. M. Pearson, of Rowan, who afterwards became Judge of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. From 1844 to 1848 he was a member of the House of Commons of the State Legislature, when he was chosen Judge of the Superior Courts of Law and Equity. In 1858 he was elected Governor of the State, and in 1860 re-elected. On the 2d of January Governor Ellis took possession of Fort Macon, at Beaufort, and the United States Arsenal, at Fayetteville, on behalf of the State. On the 20th of April he ordered the seizure of the United States Mint, at Charlotte. He was strongly in favor of the passage of the Secession Act in North Carolina.

ELLSWORTH, COL. EPHRAIM ELMER, killed at Alexandria, Va., May 24. He was born at Mechanicsville, Saratoga county, N.Y., April 23, 1837. He acquired a thorough English education, and before he became of age went to Chicago and commenced business for himself as a patent-solicitor. Losing his property through the dishonesty of another, he turned his attention to the study of law, supporting himself meanwhile by copying law-papers at night. Having a taste for the military profession, he familiarized himself with the French Chasseur d'Afrique, or Zouave, drill, and conceived the idea of organizing a Zouave corps in Chicago, with such modifications as seemed desirable. The rules and regulations of the corps of which he became the commander were very strict, and enjoined total abstinence from all spirituous liquors, and even tobacco; and the drill was exceedingly severe. In less than a year from the time of organization, they received a stand of colors from the State Agricultural Fair. In July, 1860, they visited several of the Eastern cities, and won great applause for their skilful performances. On returning to Chicago, young Ellsworth organized a Zouave regiment, which he offered to the Governor for the defence of the State. the election, he accompanied the President elect to Washington. After the proclamation of the President, on the 15th of April, he went to New York and organized a Zouave regiment of 1200 men from the Fire Department, and at their head hastened to Washington. On the 23d of May his regiment was ordered to Alexandria, where they arrived on the 24th. Upon entering the city he perceived a secession flag flying over a hotel; entering it, he demanded of the proprietor, whom he met, whose flag it was, and, receiving an evasive answer, he ascended with two companions to the roof, and, taking the flag, wrapped it around his body. As he descended, the proprietor concealed himself and fired, killing him instantly, and in turn was himself killed by Francis E. Brownell, one of Ellsworth's companions.

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ELY, EZRA STILES, D.D., & Presbyterian clergyman, died in Philadelphia, June 17, 1861. He was born in Lebanon, Conn., June 13, 1786, graduated at Yale College in the class of 1804, and in 1806 was settled as pastor of the church in Colchester, Conn. From thence he removed to New York as city missionary, and afterwards accepted

a call to the pastorate of the Pine Street Church, in Philadelphia, Pa., where he continued for twenty years. About the year 1834 he engaged in the enterprise of establishing a college and theological seminary in Missouri, but, owing to the financial reverses of 1837, was unsuccessful. In 1844 he entered on pastoral duties in the First Presbyterian Church in the Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, continuing his labors until the failure of his health in 1851. He was the author of " Ely's Journal," a "Collateral Bille, or Key to the Holy Scriptures," a memoir of his father, and other works. EVANS, JOHN, M.D., an American geologist, died at Washington, D.C., April 13. He was born in Portsmouth, N.II., Feb. 14, 1812; graduated at the St. Louis Medical College, and soon after engaged as assistant in the geological survey of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska, during which he made some important discoveries of fossil bones, which attracted the attention of European geologists. He was commissioned by the United States Government to carry on the geological survey of Washington and Oregon Territories, and upon its completion, while engaged in superintending an elaborate report of his suryeys, at Washington, was attacked with typhoid pneumonia, which speedily proved fatal.

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FARNHAM, COL. NOAH L., died August 14, from a wound received at the battle of Manassas. He was born at Haddam, Conn., June 6, 1829. was a member of the City Guard, and in 1857 was elected second sergeant in the "Seventh Regiment," in which he was a recruit. At the request of Col. Ellsworth, he accepted the office of lieutenant-colonel of the Zouaves, and upon the death of Ellsworth he became colonel.

FRANCIS, JOHN WAKEFIELD, M.D., LL.D., died in New York, Feb. 8. He was born in New York, Nov. 17, 1789. Upon his father's side he was of German descent, though his mother was of Swiss extraction. He was educated at Columbia College, and soon after completing his collegiate course commenced the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Hosack. In 1811 he graduated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and soon after entered into a partnership with Dr. Hosack, which continued till 1820. In 1813, when but twenty-four years of age, he was appointed lecturer in the Institutes of Medicine and Materia Medica at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and when the medical faculty of Columbia College was consolidated with that institution he was appointed Professor of Materia Medica. Upon his return from Europe, whither he went to perfect himself in the knowledge requisite for his professorship, he resumed his duties as professor, first of the Institutes of Medicine, afterwards of Medical Jurisprudence, then of Obstetrics, and finally of Forensic Medicine, till 1826, and then for four years in the Rutgers Medical College. In 1830 he resigned his professorship, and devoted himself to literary pursuits. He was the author of several medical treatises, essays, and biographical sketches, also of addresses before the Historical, Horticultural, Typographical, and other Societies. He was the first president of the New York Academy of Medicine after its organization in 1847.

** GARLAND, GEN. JOHN, died in New York, June 5; was born in Virginia in 1792; made first lieutenant in the Thirty-fifth Regiment infantry, March, 1813; promoted to a captaincy in 1817, brevet-major in 1827, major in 1836, and lieutenant-colonel in 1839. In the Mexican War he distinguished himself in

several battles, and for gallant and meritorious conduct received the brevet rank of brigadiergeneral, 1848, and in 1849 was promoted to the rank of colonel.

GARNETT, GEN. ROBERT SELDEN, an officer of the Confederate Army, was killed in the battle of Carrick's Ford, July 15, 1861. He graduated from West Point in 1841, and was immediately appointed brevet second lieutenant of artillery. Was aide-decamp to Gen. Wool in 1845, distinguished himself in several battles, and was promoted to a firstlieutenancy in 1846. Was aide-de-camp to Gen. Taylor through the Mexican War, was brevetted captain and major, and promoted to a captaincy in 1851. From 1852 to 1854 he was Commandant of the Corps of Cadets and Instructor in Infantry Tactics at West Point. Was commander in the operations against the Indians on Puget's Sound. At the commencement of the present war he was promoted to a brigadier-generalship by the Confederate Army, and assigned to the department of Western. Virginia.

GIBBS, JOSIAH WILLARD, LL.D., died at New Haven, March 25. He was born in Salem, Mass., April 30, 1790, graduated at Yale College in 1809, and from 1811 to 1815 was tutor there. In 1824 he was appointed Professor of Sacred Literature in the Yale Theological Seminary, which duties he continued to fulfil to the time of his death. He was a contributor to the revised edition of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, to Professor W. C. Fowler's work on the English Language, the American Journal of Science, and several other important works. Among his published works were a translation of Storr's "Historical Sense of the New Testament," a translation of Gesenius's "Hebrew Lexicon of the Old Testament," "A Manual Hebrew and English Lexicon," "Philological Studies," and "Latin Analyst."

GIBSON, GEN. GEORGE, died at Washington. Sept. 29. In May, 1808, he entered the army as captain of infantry, was subsequently promoted to the rank of major and lieutenant-colonel, and after faithful service in the War of 1812 was discharged at its close. In 1816 he was appointed Quartermaster-General, and afterwards CommissaryGeneral. He was brevetted a brigadier-general for faithful service in 1826, and a major-general for meritorious conduct as Commissary-General during the Mexican War.

GREBLE, JOHN TROUT, was killed in the battle of Great Bethel, Va., June 10. He was born in Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1834, graduated with high rank from the Academy at West Point in 1854, and was immediately commissioned as brevet second lieutenant in the Second Artillery and stationed at Newport, R.I. He served as second lieutenant during the Indian troubles in Florida. In 1856 he was appointed Acting Assistant Professor of Ethics in the Military Academy, retaining the position with honor until the commencement of the present war, when, at his own request, he was detailed for active duty at Fortress Monroe. He superintended the fortification of Newport News and the volunteers for artillery-practice. He was unexpectedly detailed to accompany the expe dition to Great Bethel, and, though disapproving of the ill-digested plan of the attack, he did all is his power to render it successful, and by his skill and courage covered the retreat of our force. He was struck by a cannon-ball on the temple just at the close of the battle, and instantly killed.

HACKLEY, REV. CHARLES W., Professor of Mathe

matics and Astronomy in Columbia College, N.Y., died in New York, Jan. 10. He was born in Herkimer county in 1809, graduated from West Point in 1829, and continued there as Assistant Professor of Mathematics until 1832, studied law and subsequently theology, and in 1835 was ordained as a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He was Professor of Mathematics in the University of New York until 1838, and afterwards President of Jefferson College, Mississippi, and rector of St. Peter's Church in Auburn, N.Y. In 1843 he was elected professor in Columbia College, which position he held until his death. He was a contributor to several scientific periodicals, and the author of the following works:-A "Treatise on Algebra," "Elementary Course on Geometry," and "Elements of Trigonometry."

HADDOCK, CHARLES BRICKETT, D.D., a Congregational clergyman of New Hampshire, died at Hanover, Jan. 15. He was born in 1797. After serving as professor in Dartmouth College from 1819 to 1854, and as Secretary of Legation in Portugal from 1854 to 1857, he was, in 1857, appointed State Superintendent of Common Schools, which office he held at the time of his death.

HUMPHREY, REV. HEMAN, D.D., died in Pittsfield, Mass., April 3. He was born in West Salisbury, Conn., March 26, 1779, graduated from Yale College, Ñ.H., 1805, studied theology under President Dwight, and afterwards under Rev. Asahel Hooker, at Goshen, Conn. He was licensed to preach Oct. 1806, and the following spring was settled as pastor of the church at Fairfield, Conn., where he continued ten years. In 1817 he was installed pastor of the church at Pittsfield, Mass. In 1823 he accepted an appointment as President of Amherst College, and, after a service of twenty-two years, resigned his office and spent some months in travelling abroad. In 1847 he removed to Pittsfield, where the remainder of his life was spent in comparative retirement. He was the author of several tracts, sermons, and biographical works, besides "Miscellaneous Discourses and Reviews,"" Letters to a Son in the Ministry," "Sketches of the History of Revivals," and "Domestic Education."

IVES, ELI, M.D., died in New Haven, Oct. 8. He was born Feb. 7, 1779, graduated from Yale College, 1799, and spent the two years following as rector of the Hopkins Grammar School in New Haven, at the same time pursuing the study of medicine with his father and Dr. Eneas Munson. At a subsequent period he attended the lectures of Drs. Rush and Wistar in Philadelphia, and in 1801 began the practice of his profession in New Haven. He was one of the originators of the Medical Institution of Yale College, and in 1813, upon its organization, was appointed Professor of Materia Medica, which chair he continued to fill until 1829, when he was transferred to the chair of the Theory and Practice of Medicine. In 1852 he resigned on account of his advanced age, and was named by the corporation Professor Emeritus. He was one of the founders of the New Haven Medical Association, and President of the State Medical Society, and of the National Medical Association. He was the author of several articles in the "American Journal of Science."

JACKSON, JOHN P., Vice-President and Superintendent of the New Jersey Railroad and Transportation Company, died at Newark, N.J., Dec. 10, aged 56 years. He was educated for the bar, and distinguished himself in his profession, was twice elected to the Legislature of his State, and also served two terms as county clerk.

KENNEDY, COL. WILLIAM D., commander of the "Tammany" Regiment of New York Volunteers, died at Washington, D.C., July 22, of congestion of the brain.

KENT, WILLIAM, an American judge, and son of Chancellor Kent, died at Fishkill, N.Y., Jan. 4, aged 59. He was an eminent lawyer, and for many years Judge of the Circuit Court of New York. Upon his resignation, he accepted the professorship of law in Harvard University, but subsequently returned to New York, where he was constantly employed as a referee.

LAWRENCE, CORNELIUS VAN WYCK, died at his residence in Flushing, N. Y., Feb. 20. He was born Feb. 28, 1791, was a Representative in Congress from 1832 to 1834, Mayor of New York from 1834 to 1836, and for many years President of the Bank of the State of New York.

LOWE, COL. J. WILLIAMSON, of the Ohio Volunteers, was killed at Carnifex Ferry, Va., Sept. 10. He was born in New Brunswick, N.J., Nov. 15, 1809. He served during the Mexican War, having the command of the Fourth Ohio Regiment until it was disbanded in 1848. Upon the commencement of the present war, he was chosen colonel of the Twelfth Regiment, which distinguished itself in the battle which cost his life.

LYON, NATHANIEL, a general of volunteers of the U.S. Army, killed at the battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo., Aug. 10. He was born in that part of Ashford now called Eastford, Conn., July 14, 1819, and was a grandson of Lieut. Daniel Knowlton of the Old French War and the Revolution. He graduated at West Point in 1841, and was immediately appointed second lieutenant in the Second Regiment of infantry. He served in Florida during the latter part of the Seminole War with distinction, and was subsequently stationed for several years at different posts on the Western frontier. In 1847 he was promoted to a first-lieutenancy, and joined Gen.Taylor's force at Monterey, and accompanied his regiment when it was placed under the command of Gen. Scott. He took part in the bombardment of Vera Cruz and in the battles of Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Churubusco, and was brevetted captain for "meritorious conduct." After the war he was ordered to California and detailed to service among the Indian tribes, who had become troublesome, and while thus engaged he was, in 1851, promoted to a full captaincy. From California he was sent to Kansas during the troubles there, and acted the part of a pacificator. Early in 1861 he was placed in command of the U.S. Arsenal at St. Louis, and the fate of Missouri hung upon his energy, decision, and coolness. He thwarted the plans of the secession conspirators, captured the forces they had collected at Camp Jackson to attack the Government, and, being soon after appointed brigadier-general of volunteers, broke up their force at Potosi and seized the war-material they had collected for their camp. Upon the removal of Gen. Harney, he was placed in command of the Department of Missouri, and when Gov. Jackson and Gen. Price came to him demanding that no United States troops should be permitted to march through or quarter in Missouri, though they had already allowed Confederate troops to do so, he replied that the troops of the United States should march peaceably everywhere through the United States, offering insult to none, but that they would resist every attack and crush those who sought to molest them. Hereupon the secession leaders withdrew from St. Louis and began to prepare for war. Lyon followed them with a small force to Jefferson City, from which