1851 The Galloway Advertiser and

Wigtownshire Free Press

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

2nd January 1851 (Week 1) BIRTHS Here, at Glen Street, on the 29th ultimo, the wife of Mr Charles Murray, shoemaker, of a daughter. At Whithorn, on the 31st ultimo, the wife of the Rev. James Fleming, of a son. At Maybole, on the 29th ultimo, Mrs J. M. Gibson, of a son. At Girvan, on the 25th ultimo, the wife of Mr John Taylor, draper, of a daughter. MARRIAGES On the 31st December, at Black Park, parish of Penninghame, by Rev. James Goold, Newton Stewart, Mr Samuel Milroy, late of Glenvogie, to Miss Margaret M'Nish. At Carrick House, Ayr, on the 26th ultimo, by the Rev. Matthew Dickie, Free Church, Beith, Robert Douglas, Esq., engineer, Cupar, to Frances Matilda Mary, only child of Boswall Engelbrecht Cumming, Esq., St. Petersburgh. At Tradunnock, on the 24th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Findlay of Kirkoswald, Mr Thomas Bowman, farmer, Crostonhill, to Martha, daughter of Mr John Goudie, Girvan. At Black Laggan, in the parish of Minnigaff, on the 25th ultimo, by the Rev. John Walker, of the Free Church there, Mr John Winterburn Bennett, of the Ordnance Survey, to Miss Ann Logan, fourth daughter of Mr John Logan, in Black Laggan. DEATHS Here, at Queen Street, on the 22d ultimo, Mr James Paterson, aged 71 years. At Dumfries, on the 26th ult., Mrs Susan M'Gill, or Hannay, relict of the late Mr Hannay, Dalquhairn, of Irongray. At Balmaghie House, on the 28th ultimo, James Murray Gordon, Esq., Rear-Admiral of the Red. At his residence, Melville Place, on the 26th ult., Alexander Goldie, Esq., of Broomlee, for many years a well known, active and respected citizen of Edinburgh, and for upwards of half a century a member of the Writers to the Signet Society. At Goatend, parish of Anwoth, on the 24th ult., Mr William Black, farmer there, aged 74 years. At Twynholm Village, near Kirkcudbright, on the 22d ult., aged 93, Mr John Sproat, who was for many years tenant of the farm of Kempiltown, and was highly respected. At Regent Terrace, Edinburgh, on the 23d ult., Alexander Macdonald, Esq., Principal Keeper of the Register of Deeds, Register House. At Scotland Street, Edinburgh, on the 24th ult., George Goold, Esq., of the British Linen Company's Bank. At George Street, Edinburgh, on the 25th ult., James Greig, Esq., W.S. of West Cambus.

At Eagle House, Blandford, Dorset, on the 22d ultimo, James William Stuart, Esq., third son of the late Hon. Archibald Stuart of Balmerino, Fifeshire, and nephew of the late Earl of Moray.

9th January 1851 (Week 2) BIRTHS At Castle Street, Stranraer, on the 9th instant, Mrs Alexander M'Ewen, of a son. At Garden House, here, on the 5th inst., the wife of Mr John Sawrey, land surveyor, of a son. At Craigconnochie, on the 26th ult., Mrs Robert Hill, of a son. At Balakmurry, on the 31st ultimo, Mrs James Stroyan, of a daughter. Same day, at Barrhill, Mrs Robert Hamilton, of a daughter. At Llaggan of Teoch, on the 5th instant, Mrs Andrew Gregg, of a son. MARRIAGES At Wigtown, on the 31st December, by the Rev. R. C. Black, vicar of St. Mary's, Huntingdon, William James M'Haffie, Esquire, eldest son of Colonel M'Haffie of Torhousemuir, to Isabella, eldest daughter of John Black, Esquire, banker, Wigtown. At Wigtown, on the 7th current, by the Rev. Peter Young, Mr James Kennedy, farmer, to Miss Jane Carson. At Wigtown, on the 7th January, by the Rev. P. Hannay, Mr James M'Kenna, boot and shoemaker, to Miss Elizabeth M'Candlish. At Newton-Stewart, on the 30th ultimo, by the Rev. John Walker, Free Church, Mr Peter Broadfoot Kevan, merchant, Wigtown, to Miss Margaret Ramsay Watson, daughter of the late Dr Watson, Gatehouse. At Heriot Hill, Edinburgh, on the 30th ult., John Jamieson, Esq., S.S.C., 35 Dublin Street, to Margaret Emma, fourth daughter of the late Walter Skerrett Morson, Esq., M.D. DEATHS At Stranraer, on the 6th inst., Abram Campbell, Esq., Agent for the Glasgow and Stranraer Steam Shipping company, and one of the Magistrates of the Burgh. Here, at Strand Street, on the 3d instant, Sarah M'Dowall, aged 13 years. At Glenluce, on the 4th instant, very suddenly, and in the prime of life, Alexander Hannay, saddler. Suddenly, at Kirkinner Mains, by Wigtown, on Saturday morning, the 4th instant, Mr Isaac Reid, aged 18 years - a promising seaman who was at home on a visit to his parents. At Kilrennie, on the 31st ultimo, advanced in life the wife of Mr Manson, farmer there. At Doonbrae Cottage, on the 2d inst., Mr Richard O. Auld. At Pitmilly on the 24th ult., David Moneypenny, Esq., of Pitmilly, late Lord Pitmilly. At Bonnyton of Auchterhouse, Forfarshire, on the 11 ultimo, Mr John Scott, aged 109 years.

16th January 1851 (Week 4) BIRTHS Here, at Millhill Street, on the 12th instant, the wife of Mr Moodie, skinner, of twins – a son and a daughter. At Colmonell, on the 8th inst., Mrs John Jamieson, of a son. At Stevenston Free Church Manse, on the 9th instant, the wife of the Rev. James White, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Bowgang, Colmonell, Mr David Gardner, seaman, Ballantrae, to Miss M’Hallam. At Stirling, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Mr Paisley of St. Ninian’s, Horatio N. Kippen, Esq., H.M. 98th Regiment, to Grace Lindsay, daughter of the late James Porteous, Esq., and widow of the late Henry Inglis, Esq. On the 1st instant, at Cowbridge Chapel, Hertford, by the Rev. J.H. Bowhay, Mr John Ronald, coach builder, Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas Harris, St. Andrew’s Street, Hertford.

DEATHS Here, at Church Street, on the 15th instant, Elizabeth Spence Park, relict of the Rev. James Mochrie, late minister of Colmonell. Here, at Hillhead, on the 16th instant, Mr William M’Cracken, watchmaker, aged 46 years. At Ballantrae, on the 31st ultimo, Mr James Aird, fisherman. At Culzean Home Farm, on the 12th instant, Mr Wm. White, land steward to the Most Noble the Marquis of Ailsa – much regretted. At Ayr, on the 30th ultimo, Captain Hawthorn Stewart, late of the Ann of Ayr. In his time, Captain Stewart has been the means of doing much good. In 1834 he saved the passengers and crew of the brig Cemetery of Londonderry, on her passage to America; for this he was presented by Lloyds with a handsome silver snuff-box, with a suitable inscription. Subsequently he saved 14 lives off the schooner Dumbarton, on the fame passage. At Buff Bay, St. George’s Jamaica, of malignant cholera, while in the active and faithful discharge of his professional duties, Dr. H. P. Chrichton. At sea, on board the steamer Sultan on the 30th ultimo, on his way home from Malta, Mr David Munro, advocate, Aberdeen, in the 26th year of his age. At Nagode, East Indies, on the 2d November, Brevet Major John Robert Sandford, of the 22d Madras Native Infantry.

23rd January 1851 (Week 5) BIRTHS At Glasserton, on the 16th instant, the lady of Stair H. Stewart, Esq., of Physgill, of a daughter. At Wigtown, on the 21st instant, the wife of George C. Black, Esq., writer, of a daughter. At Wigtown, on the 19th inst., Mrs Captain Cowper, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Kirkmaiden, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. J. Lamb, Mr David Chambers, to Miss Catharine M’Culloch. At Sorbie, on the 7th instant, Captain William Gibson, of the smack Jane of Port-William, to Miss Mary Keppie. DEATHS At Craigenlee, Glenapp, on the 17th instant, Thomas Airely, aged 93 years. At Moat Slap, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 21st instant, very suddenly, John Neilson, at the advanced aged of 80 years. At Port-Logan, on the 18th inst., John Hannah At Gatehouse, on the 16th instant, Mr Peter Wilson, flesher At Girvan, on the 12th inst., Miss E. Aitken; on the 13th Mr Robert Hannah, senr., nailer. At Edinburgh, on the 8th curt., Lady Hastings, widow of the late Sir Charles Hastings, K.C.H., and youngest daughter of the late Lieut.-General Wm. Gardiner. At his residence, at Stepney, Middlesex, on the 10th instant, Thomas Clark, Esq., Assistant Commissary General, aged 68. At Edinburgh, on the 17th instant, Robert Riddell Kirk, younger surviving son of the late Robert Riddell Kirk, Esq., of Drumstens Hall. At Valleyfield, Tongland, on the 12th current, Adam, second son of Mr Adam Gray, farmer and grazier, Ingleston of Borgue. At Clauchandolly, Borgue, on the 14th current, Mr John Bryan aged 77 years.

30th January 1851 (Week 5) BIRTHS

Here, on the 25th inst., the wife of Mr David Warren, upholsterer, of a son. Here, on the 28th inst., the wife of Mr M'Clure, Buck's Head Inn, of twins - a son and daughter. MARRIAGES At Glenluce, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr Pullar, Mr James Cockburn, shoemaker, to Miss Julia M'Lelland. At Creetown, on the 24th instant, by the Rev. Mr Muir, Mr Robert Buyers, to Miss Jessie M'Lelland. At Ayr, on the 27th instant, by the Rev. Dr Auld, Mr Stephen Colvil, merchant, Glasgow, to Louisa, daughter of Mr Thomas Scott, Rochford, Essex. At Carnwhin, parish of Barr, on the 28th instant, by the Rev. Mr Wallace, John Lusk, Esq., merchant, Girvan, to Mary, only daughter of the late Thomas M'Ilwraith, Esq., Tarfessock. DEATHS At Auchenmalg, Old Luce, on the 23d instant, Agnes Thorburn, relict of the late James Skimming, joiner Burns' Tavern. At sea, on the 2d of October, 1850, Captain David M'Kittrick, of the ship "Benlomond" of Greenock, on the passage from Bombay to Liverpool, third surviving son of the late Mr William M'Kittrick, farmer of Cowan, in the parish of Kirkmaiden - much regretted. Suddenly, on the 24th instant, of apoplexy, having been on the previous day in his usually robust and good health, John Lamb, aged 58, and 32 years hedger and forester at Dunskey, Wigtownshire. He was a native of Northumberland - was in his earlier years trained to the business, with his father in law, Mr Turnbull, the forester, who, under the eye of the late Sir Hew Dalrymple Hamilton, reared the extensive nurseries, and planted out the grounds in making the place at Bargany, Ayrshire: and where, even then, Lamb's neat-handedness in the dressing and keeping of hedges were specially marked and acknowledged. At Balcrochan, parish of Colmonell, on the 24th inst., the wife of Mr Hugh M'Creath, farmer there. At Girvan, on the 26th inst., the wife of Mr William M'Queen. At Kishawar, East Indies, on the 12th Nov. last, of cholera, John Neilson, of the Bengal Royal Artillery. Mr Neilson was a native of Colmonell, Ayrshire.

6th February 1851 (Week 6) BIRTHS At Rephad House, on the 3d February, Mrs Guthrie of a son. Here, on the 6th inst, the wife of Mr Charles Miller merchant, of twin daughters. At Lochans Village, on the 2d current, Mrs Paton of a daughter. At Barrhill, on the 31st ultimo, Mrs M'William of the Barrhill Inn, of a daughter. At Fordhouse, Kildonnan, on the 31st ultimo, the wife of Mr Robert Russell of a daughter. MARRIAGES No Marriages DEATHS At Port William, on the 31st Jan., Robert Cumming, Esquire, in his 96th year. At 16, Hart Street, Edinburgh, on the 3d current, Jane Tunnock, aged 22 years. At Merslaugh, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 31st ultimo, in the 17th year of her age, Agnes, youngest daughter of Mr M'Meikan, farmer there. The deceased was an early and anxious inquirer after "the new and living way" and as the morning of life advanced, became conspicuous for all those virtues which adorn female character, and render the sex an ornament to society. Sorrowing relatives may console themselves with the well-grounded hope that such are not lost, but removed, or perhaps taken from the evil to come. At Portmullin, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 1st instant, at the advanced age of 92, Mr Andrew Kerr, farmer there. The deceased had been an elder of the Established Church in Kirkcolm, for something more than

the long period of 60 years, and has acted as a member of session, in conjunction with three successive ministers - although the incumbency of the two former clergymen extended over a period of 109 years! The protracted evening of life, which has now calmly terminated, was happily cheered and soothed by the assiduous attentions of an only surviving widowed daughter. 'Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.' On 31st ultimo, at 3, Norfolk Street, London, of consumption, Mr John M'Keand, aged 35. His death will be deeply lamented by a circle of friends and relations. He was a kind and affectionate brother, and respected by all who knew him. Friends will please accept this intimation. At Hobart town, on the 22d September last, of consumption, Peter Douglas, late of Sandhead and Stoneykirk.

13th February 1851 (Week 7) BIRTHS At Monreith House, on the 3d instant, the Lady of Sir William Maxwell of Monreith, Bart., of a daughter. At 57, York Place, Edinburgh, on the 30th ultimo, the Hon. Mrs Dalrymple Hay, of a son. At Kirkconnel House, on the 6th instant, Mrs Maxwell Witham, of a son. At Craigie Mane, on the 28th ultimo, Mrs Inglis, of a daughter. At the Manse of Parton, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, on the 26th ultimo, Mrs Leckie, of a son. At Gatehouse, on the 9th inst., Mrs Darling, of a son. At Newton-Stewart, on the 26th ultimo, the wife of Mr Alex. Welsh, cattle dealer, of a daughter. At Ashby de-la Zouch, on the 29th ult., the wife of George Carruthers, Esq., of Durhamhill, of a son. MARRIAGES At Davenham Church, on the 6th instant, William Maxwell, Esquire of Dalskairth, only son of Sir David Maxwell of Cardoness, Bart., to Louisa Maria, eldest daughter of Geoffrey J. Shakerley, Esq., Whatcroft Hall, Cheshire. At Arniston Place, Edinburgh, the residence of Thomas Murray, LL.D., uncle of the bride, Andrew Gibb, Esq., merchant and commission agent, Edinburgh, to Jessie, only surviving daughter of the late Andrew Murray, Esq., of Williamsfield, Jamaica. At 71 Great King Street, Edinburgh, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Muir of St. Stephen's parish, George Killick, Esquire of Kirkby Hall, Leicestershire, to Miss Sarah Kennedy, third daughter of John Kennedy, Esq., W.S., of Underwood, Ayrshire. At Garleffen, Ballantrae, on the 4th inst., Mr Alex. Dougan, miller, Lochans, to Miss Janet Milroy. DEATHS Commander Thomas Crane, R.N., died at Pulrose, Isle of Man, on Thursday, the 6th instant. At Ballantrae, on the 2d instant, Mr James Gray, hosier. At Wigtown, on the 1st instant, Mr John M'Taggart, cabinetmaker, aged 32 years. At New Galloway, on the 7th instant, of fever, Mr John Milroy, joiner, aged 21 years - much regretted. Kilbarchan, on the 31st ultimo, Mrs John Stewart, aged 90, and for upwards of 56 years of the Buckshead there. 15th October, 1850, on board the schooner "Amelia", on his voyage from Sanfrancisco to Valparaiso, Captain Robert Kerr, late of the ship "Levenside" of Greenock. At Bogue, Dalry, on the 5th inst., Agnes Milroy, aged 29 years, wife of Mr James Barbour. At Castle Street, Kirkcudbright, on the 3d instant, Margaret Gordon, aged 75 years.

20th February 1851 (Week 8) BIRTHS At Auchenmalg, Old Luce, on the 4th instant, Mrs James M’Culloch, of a son. At Newton-Stewart, on the 19th instant, Mrs James Rennie, of the Plough Inn, of a son. At the Murray Arms Inn, Gatehouse, on the 5th instant, Mrs Foster, of a son.

MARRIAGES At Dindinnie, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr Hogarth, Mr Alexander Steven, engineer, Glasgow, to Agnes-Ann, youngest daughter of the late Charles M’Neillie, Esq. At Glenluce, on the 14th instant, by the Rev. Mr M’Dowall, Thomas Hood, Esq., parish of Barr, Ayrshire, to Miss Hood, youngest daughter of David Hood Esq., Glenluce. At Torrs, on the 11th instant, by the Rev. Mr M’Dowall, Mr William Thorburn, farmer, to Miss Jeanie M’Dowall, Genoch. At Kirkcudbright, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. J. M’Millan, the Rev. J. Rhenius, minister of Tongland, to Pauline, only daughter of the late Charles Bushby, Esq. of the Madras Civil Service, and relict of Major Cairns Threshie, Assistant Commissionary General of the Bombay Army. At Gatehouse, on the 12th instant, at the house of the bride’s brother there, by the Rev. Mr Murray of Girthon, Malcolm C. Thomson, Esq., manufacturer, Glasgow, to Eliza, only surviving daughter of the late James Kirkpatrick, Esq., merchant, Gatehouse. DEATHS At her residence, Balcary, Kirkcudbrightshire, on the 13th instant, Janet, widow of James Gordon of Culvennan, Esq., aged 58. At his house, Kilmarnock, on the 13th instant, William Wallace, Esq., of Hawket Park, aged 73. At Kenmure House, on the 12th inst., Patrick Douglas Stirling, son of William Stirling, Esq., aged ten years.

27th February 1851 (Week 9) BIRTHS At the Manse of Terregles, on the 17th instant, the wife of the Rev. James Gibson of a daughter. MARRIAGES No Marriages DEATHS At Monreith, Feb 19, Mary infant daughter of Sir W. and Lady Maxwell. At Mosscroft, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 25th inst., Margaret M'Caa, relict of the late Mr M'Dowall, farmer there, aged 77. At Wigtown, on the 19th instant, Mr Peter Carnochan, tanner and currier, aged 34 years. At Eldrick Village, Mochrum, on the 23d instant, Elisabeth Milligan, relict of Mr George Manson, late of Boghouse, aged 68. At Megray, near Stonehaven, on the 18th instant, Mrs Brown, wife of Robert Brown, Esq. At Dalry, on the 20th instant, William Cowan, late landlord of the Plough Inn there. At Rosamond Street, Manchester, on the 18th inst., aged 19 years, Samuel, son of Mr James Robb, Boreland of Kirkinner, Wigtownshire. At Girvan, on the 19th instant, Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Dugald Kelly, Esq., graindealer, Girvan. At Girvan, on the 19th instant, of typhus fever, Mr Henry Ross, Sheriff's officer. At the Black Bull Inn, Wallacetown, Ayr, on the 22d inst., after a short illness, Mr George Dunlop innkeeper. At Donaghadee, on the 21st instant, Captain Robert Boyle - much regretted.

6th March 1851 (Week 10) BIRTHS At Newton- Stewart, on the 27th ultimo, the lady of James Newall, Esq., of a son.

At the Post Office, Gatehouse, on the 19th ultimo, Mrs Blythe, of a son. At 184 Higher Chatham Street, Manchester, on the 1st instant, Mrs John Galloway of a daughter. MARRIAGES At the Free Church Manse, parish of Inch, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Peter Ferguson, Mr Finlayson, teacher, to Miss Fergusson, daughter of Mr Fergusson, farmer, Moorhead. Here, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Mr Reid, R.C.P. Mr Peter Moore, blacksmith, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas M’Geoch, dealer. At Cairniehill, Tongland on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Williamson, Mr James Barclay to Miss Lewis. On the 25th ultimo, at Kensington Church, by the Rev. Reginald Buller, Captain W. F. Smith Neill, Royal Artillery, and youngest son of the late Lieut. Colonel Smith Neil of Barnweill and Swindrigemuir, to Teresa Miriam, only child of the late C. F. Revis, Esq. DEATHS At Millburnside, Ballantrae, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs Mary M’Master, aged 79 years. At Girvan, on the 22d ultimo, Mrs Alex. Henderson, fish merchant. At Campbelton, on the 21st ultimo, George, third son of George Melville, Esq., of Beachhill. At Newton, parish of Anwoth, on the 25th ult., Gavin, aged 11 years, eldest son of Mr Hamilton, farmer there. At Jordanburn Cottage, on the 24th ultimo, William Dallas, junior, Esq., W.S.

13th March 1851 (Week 11) BIRTHS Here, at Bridge Street, on the 11th instant, the wife of Mr George Miller, veterinary surgeon, of a son. Here, at George Street, on the 11th instant, the wife of Mr Alexander Christie, tinsmith, of a son. At York Place, London, on the 4th instant, the lady of Sir John Heron Maxwell, Bart, of Springkell, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At 24, Royal Circus, Edinburgh, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Muir of St. Stephen's, the Rev. James Russell, minister of the parish of Yarrow and Chaplain to the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, to Janet Margaret, eldest daughter of John Shand, Esq., W.S. DEATHS At Myroch, on the 1st March, Mrs Janet M'Douall, wife of Mr Alexander Stewart, in her 73d year. At Wigtown, in the Queen's Arms Inn, Mrs Ann Ewbank, aged 80 years. At Kirkchrist, parish of Penninghame, on the 7th instant, Mr James Kevan, late in Brae, parish of Mochrum, aged 78 years. At Wallacetown, Ayr, on the 4th instant, Adam Blackwood, Esq., silk mercer, Ayr. At the Island of St. Vincent, West Indies, on the 7th ultimo, Mr Gilbert Sloss, ironmonger, Ayr. At Almond, parish of Colmonell, on the 28th ultimo, Mrs M'Cracken - much regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. At Dangarthill, Colmonell, on the 1st instant, Mrs M'Whirter. At Girvan, on the 1st instant, the wife of Mr Robert Murray, mason. At the United Presbyterian manse, Southend, near Campbelton, on the 1st instant, the Rev. Alexander Laing. At Barbadoes, on the 22d January, of fever, Captain James Hunter Blair Birch, 66th Regiment, youngest son of Lieutenant General Birch, C.B.

20th March 1851 (Week 12)

BIRTHS At Manse of Fala, on the 7th instant, the wife of the Reverend James Ingram, of a daughter. At Orcherton House, Wigtown, on the 14th instant, the wife of the Rev. P. Hannah, of a son. At the Manse of Dundonald, on the 15th instant, Mrs Willison, of a son. At Castle Court, George Street, Stranraer, on the 18th instant, the wife of Mr John M'Douall, cabinet-maker, of a son. At Whitletts, on the 5th instant, the wife of Mr Robert Wilson, clothier, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Drumore, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 11th inst., Captain James Grame, to Margaret, second daughter of Mr James M'Lure. At Kilmarnock, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. W. Stevenson, the Rev. Andrew Dickie, of the United Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen, to Eliza B. Stevenson, youngest daughter of the late Wm. Stevenson, Esq. On the 10th instant, at St. George's Church, Hanover Square, London, by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Ripon, the Hon. Henry William Parnell, to the Hon. Caroline Margaret Dawson, Maid of Honour to the Queen, and daughter of the late Hon. Lionel Chas. Dawson and Lady Elizabeth Dawson. At Petworth, on Thursday, the 13th instant, by the Rev. Thomas Sockett, M.A., Nigil Kingscote, Esq., eldest son of Colonel and the late Lady Isabella Kingscote, of Kingscote Park, Gloucestershire, to Caroline Sophia, fourth daughter of Colonel and Mrs Wyndham, of Petworth, Sussex. DEATHS At Cairnbowie, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 20th inst., aged 78 years, Grace M'Credie, relict of Mr M'Intyre, farmer there. At Drumore, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 9th inst., Anne Morland Kerr, eldest daughter of Mr Moses M'Credie, Stranraer, aged 4 years. At Muntlock, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 14th instant, Mr Alexander Jamieson, aged 83 years. At Barrhill, on the 14th instant, Mary Davidson, relict of John Ferguson; late innkeeper there, advanced in life. At Brownstown, on the 15th instant, Mrs Caldwell, in the prime of life. At Wigtown, on the 16th inst., James, son of the late Charles Lockhart, Ayr. At 84 Melville Street, Edinburgh, on the 17th inst., Captain Charles Hope Reid, R.N., of Grangehill, Beith. At Newmarket Street, Edinburgh, on the 11th inst., Agnes, fourth daughter of Mr James Hunter, aged 19 years. At the United Presbyterian Manse, Loreburn Street, Dumfries, on the 7th current, the Rev. James Clyde, in the 75th year of his age and 41st of his ministry. Sir Edmund Waller, Bart., died on the 9th instant, after a long illness, at Brighton, in the 55th year of his age. The deceased was nephew of the Rev. Sir Charles Townshend Waller, the third baronet. He is succeeded by his son Robert, born in 1831. The title was created in 1780.

27th March 1851 (Week 13) BIRTHS At Edinburgh, on the 24th instant, Mrs Hunter Blair, of Dunskey, of a daughter. Here, at Queen Street, on the 26th instant, the wife or Mr Leek, sawyer, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Kirkmichael Mains, on the 11th instant, Mr James Hendrie, youngest son of Mr Hendrie, Gateside, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr James Stewart, Kirkmichael Mains. DEATHS Here, at Fisher Street, on the 25th instant, Jane, eldest daughter of the late John Drew, Esq., of Craigencallie, Kirkcudbrightshire, aged 15 years.

At Stewarton village, Kirkcolm, on the 22d current, Mary Tunnock, eldest and only surviving daughter of the late Mr John Tunnock, aged 27 years. At Bridge of Park, near Glenluce, on the 22d instant, Robert M'Clean, aged 74 years, for a long time gamekeeper to Sir James Dalrymple Hay, Bart. At Lint Mill, near Glenluce, on the 24th instant, Jean Dickson, spouse of Mr John Wales, dyer there, in the 88th year of her age, and the 64th of her married life. She has left behind her, her husband at the same advanced age, as well as two sons and seven grandchildren as younger branches of her family. At Rock Park, Cheshire, Margaret Strong, youngest daughter of Captain Strong, Garliestown. At Annan, on the 17th instant, James Newcomb aged 63 - a pensioner. He enlisted into the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) in 1804; was present under Colonel Duff at the attack of General Whitelocke's disastrous expedition on Buenos Ayres in 1806, and was severely wounded; thereafter at the following eleven battles under Colonel, now General Sir J. A. Wallace of Lochryan House, for which he received a medal with eleven, clasps of which he was very proud:- Talavera Busaco, Fuentes d'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz' Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nixolle, Orthes' Toulouse. At Wellington Square, Ayr, on the 18th instant Mrs M'Millan, of Lamloch, in her 36th year. At No. 28 Drummond Place, Edinburgh, on the 17th instant, Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, Esq., of Hoddam. At Glasgow, on the 17th current, Captain David Wyse, who for upwards of thirty years commanded the Londonderry and other steam ships belonging to the Glasgow and Londonderry Steam Packet Company, of which he was a partner. Shortly after the introduction of steam navigation into this country, he was the first to carry his steamer, the Britannia, on a pleasure trip from the Clyde to the Giant's Causeway, and was accompanied by an illustrious and distinguished party from all parts of Scotland. Out of this pleasure trip sprung up the present extensive and lucrative trade between the ports of the Clyde and the North of Ireland, from which unquestionably great reciprocal advantages have arisen to the inhabitants of both kingdoms. DEATH OF GENERAL THE HON. SIR ALEXANDER DUFF, G.C.H. - We are sorry to be called upon to announce the demise of this distinguished officer, who expired on Friday at his suburban resident, Percy Cross, near Fulham. The deceased was second son of the third Earl of Fife, and brother of the present Peer, to whom he was heir presumptive. The gallant General had seen some active service during his career, having entered the army as Ensign in the 66th foot, in 1793. In 1818 the officers of the 88th, or Connaught Rangers, presented him with a most valuable sword, in testimony of their respect and regard. In 1837 Sir Alexander received the Colonelcy of the 37th Foot, now vacant, and in 1838 he was advanced to the rank of General. Sir Alexander was a Deputy-Lieutenant of the county of Banff. - Globe.

3rd April 1851 (Week 14) BIRTHS At Neptune Street, Stranraer, on the 1st instant - the wife of Mr James Agnew, of a son. At Barhose, Kirkcowan, on the 17th ult., Mrs Forsyth of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Mains of Park, on the 19th March, by the Rev. John M'Dowall, Old Luce, Captain William Gifford of the East India ship Euphrates, to Jane oldest daughter of James Gibson, Esq. At Fairfield Lodge, Ayr, on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. Dr Auld, Alexander W. Auld, Esq., Glasgow, to Agnes Janet, daughter of the late Alexander Murdoch, Esq. DEATHS At Glasgow, on the 27th ultimo, Margaret Miller, wife of Mr David Murray, Glasgow, aged 32 years. At Cardrain, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 21st ultimo, of consumption, Robert, son of Mr James M'Gaw, mason there, in the 22d year of his age. At Aucnotteroch, on the 2d inst., Jane M'Ewing - a young woman leaving consoling evidences of her having chosen the good part that cannot be taken away. At Whirlpool, parish of Stoneykirk, Henry M'Ginn - aged 91 years. He had been bedrid for 20 years. At Garchrie, parish of Leswalt, on the 30th ult. - Mrs Cairns, aged 77 years. At Glenluce, on the 21st inst., Robert M'Lean, gamekeeper, aged 74 years.

At Markdow, parish of New Luce, on the 1st instant - Jean M'Whinnie, relict of Mr James Dalrymple, farmer, Kilfeather. At Several of High Drumore, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 23d ult., William M'William, in the 7th year of his age. At Port Logan, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 21st ult., Mr James Hill, blacksmith, aged 75 years. Drowned, at Ayr, on the 28th ultimo, Mr William M'Connochie, engineer, second son of the late Mr David M'Connochie, builder, Glasgow. - Friends will please accept of this intimation. Drowned on the 24th ult., off the Island of Arran, Mr William Henderson, first engineer of the Royal Consort steam ship, and nephew of the late Mr William Henderson, soap maker, Glasgow. At his house, 47 Moray Place, Edinburgh, on the 30th ult., Sir James Wellwood Moncreiff, Bart., aged 75. At the Hon. Lord Mackenzie's, Belmont, near Edinburgh, on the 26th ult., the Rev. James Seaton Reid, D.D., Professor of Ecclesiastical and Civil History in the University of Glasgow, aged 52 years. On the 2d February, from being washed overboard the Antigua, of Troon, on his passage to Barbadoes, Alexander, eldest son of Mr Thomas Brownlie, wine and spirit merchant, Glasgow. At New Orleans, in September, Mr Joseph Harris Smith, late of Paisley.

10th April 1851 (Week 15) BIRTHS At Hill Street, Creetown, on the 8th instant, the wife of Mr John Moore, schoolmaster of Kirkmabreck, of a son. At Garliestown, on the 23d ultimo, Mrs Thomas Stewart, junior, of a son. At 153, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, on the 1st instant, the wife of Andrew Nisbet, Esq., surgeon dentist, of a daughter. At Kirkhill of Craigie, on the 2th instant, the wife of the Rev. David Hogg, Kirkmahoe, of a son. At Sauchrie, on the 4th instant, Mrs Mitchell, of a daughter. At Girvan, on the 30th ultimo, Mrs Daniel Banks, of the King's Arms Hotel of a daughter. At Girvan, on the 27th ultimo, the wife of Mr Robert M'Connell, of a son. At Girvan, on the 27th ultimo, the wife of Mr Joseph M'Quaker, stationer, of a daughter. At Gatehouse, on the 29th ultimo, Mrs Kirkpatrick, of a daughter. At Cupar Fife, on the 3d instant, the wife of James W.R. Mackie, Esq., M.D., of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Castledouglas, on the 25th ultimo, by the Rev. Samuel Cowan, of Kelton, the Rev. Robert Hyslop, minister of Kirkcolm, to Sarah, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Alexander Crosbie of Buittle. At Creebridge, on the 27th ultimo, by the Rev. M. S. Johnston, James Hornal, Esq., Antigua, to Louisa, third daughter of Mr Ebenezer Chesney. At 1, Walker Street, Edinburgh, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Robert Kinnear, Moffat, the Rev. George Hastie, Kirkpatrick-Fleming, to Margaret, second daughter of Mr Robert Kinnear. DEATHS At Doss, parish of Inch, on the 3d inst., Elizabeth Miller, wife of Mr Drynan, farmer there, aged 26 years. At Low Ardwell, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 8th instant, Mr Alexander Shaw, aged 85 years. At Dumfries, on the 2d instant, George Agnew, Esq., Sheriff-Clerk of Wigtownshire. At Ainslie Place, Edinburgh, on the 28th ultimo, of scarlet fever, in the 5th year of her age, Alice Jane Douglas, eldest surviving daughter of Mark Napier, Esq. At Wigtown, of consumption, on the 2d instant, Gavin Rowatt M'Kinnell, eldest son of Robert M'Kinnell, Kirkinner, aged 17 years, a youth of considerable attainments and much promise. At the Honourable Lord Mackenzie's, Belmont, near Edinburgh, on the 26th ultimo, the Rev. James Seaton, D.D., Professor of Ecclesiastical and Civil History in the University of Glasgow, aged 52 years. At Girvan, on the 29th ultimo, Mr Robert Murray, builder, there.

17th April 1851 (Week 16)

BIRTHS At Port-William, on the 29th ult, the wife of James M'Cormick, Esq., surgeon, of a daughter. At Droughtag, parish of Mochrum, on the 12th inst., the wife of Mr Alexander Stewart, farmer, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At the Free Church Manse, Stoneykirk, on the 14th instant, by the Rev. Mr M'Neel, Mr John M'Gaw, Clanyard Mill, to Jane, youngest daughter of Mr M'Culloch, farmer, Clanyard. On the following morning the young couple left, per the Albion, via Greenock, for Canada. At St. Andrew's Church, Newcastle-on-Tyne, on the 25th ultimo, by the Rev. Richard Buckeridge, James Alison Macmeikan, Esq., Glasgow, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late James Burrell, Esq., shipowner, Newcastle-on-Tyne. At the Free Church Manse, Ballantrae, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Mr Porteous, Mr John M'Kissock, farmer, Bridgend, to Catherine, daughter of Mr John M'Coll, Bonaive, Machearn, Argyleshire. DEATHS At Clayhole, on the 11th inst., Mr David Gowan, tailor, aged 79 years - much regretted. At Airies, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 12th instant, Alexander eldest son of Mr Thorburn, cabinetmaker, Stranraer, aged 14 years. At the Manse of Penninghame, Newton-Stewart, on the 4th instant, Isabella C. N. Richardson, second daughter of the Rev. Samuel Richardson, in her 20th year. Throughout a long confinement, and latterly in the midst of intense bodily pain, she exhibited a beautiful example of Christian patience, meekness, and fortitude. At Wigtown, on the 6th curt, Elizabeth Kingan, wife of Thomas Dally, boot and shoemaker. At Wigtown, on the 11th curt., Thos. Thomson Smith, Esq., writer there aged 30 years. On Sunday last, at his residence in Motcomb St., Belgrave Square, in his 39th year, Captain the Hon Dudley Pelham, R.N., M.P. for Boston. He was youngest son of the late, and brother to the present Earl of Yarborough; and married in 1839 daughter of Rear Admiral Sir John Gordon Sinclair, by whom he has left an infant family. At Low Altercannoch, parish of Colmonell, on the 7th inst, Janet, youngest daughter of Mr John Gairdner, farmer there. At Girvan, on the 12th instant, after a lingering illness, Mr James Campbell, merchant.

24th April 1851 (Week 17) BIRTHS At Barrhill, Colmonell, on the 10th instant, the wife of Mr William Jones, carrier, of a son. At Anwoth Manse, on the 14th current, Mrs Johnstone, of a son. MARRIAGES At Kerranrae, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 22d inst., by the Rev. Robert Hyslop, John Ralston, Esq., to Mary, daughter of Robert M'Camon, Esq. DEATHS Here, at Queen Street, on the morning of the 21st current, Mrs Sarah Hannah Cumberland, aged 80 years. At Lochans, on the 17th instant, suddenly, of paralysis, Mr John M'Douall, merchant, aged 85 years - much regretted. At Solburn Mill, parish of Leswalt, on the 18th instant, deeply regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, William eldest son of Mr Wallace, aged 27 years. At Annamaglish, parish of Old Luce, on the 16th instant, Margaret Stroyan, at the patriarchal age of 94; she was the only daughter of the late David Stroyan, Darnark, Kirkcowan. At Bridge of Darvaird, near Glenluce, on the 17th instant, Jean Edgar, a poor but respectable individual, in

the 81st year of her age. At Glenluce on the 13th instant, Jean Cumming, aged 39 years, wife of Michael Lennox, on the Ordnance Survey. She left Hull a month ago to visit her friends in this place, and died in the prime of life, much regretted by all who knew her. At Waukmill, Colmonell, on the 15th instant, Mr Andrew Muir, stonedyker. At Wigtown, on the 17th instant, Mr Peter M'Kinna, farrier, aged 64 years. At Inverary, on the 17th instant, Mr Donald MacIntyre, Clerk of Supply for the County of Argyll. At Stranraer Villa, Plymouth, on the 16th inst., after a long and severe illness, borne with Christian patience and fortitude, Alexander, fifth son of Mr John Milroy, Stranraer - deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Very suddenly, on the 14th instant, Dora, infant daughter of Mr Charles Dickens.

1st May 1851 (Week 18) BIRTHS At Corwar Mains, Colmonell, on the 23d ult., Mrs Gilbert M’Millan of a son. At Barrhill, on the 2d ult., the wife of Mr Alex. M’Millan, of a son. At 16 George Square, Edinburgh, on the 21st ult., the wife of Mr William Skinner, Writer to the signet, of a daughter. MARRIAGES Here, at Neptune Street, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. George Charles, Mr Thomas Knox, to Miss Grace Cumming. At Larg, parish of Leswalt, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. James Stewart, of Sheuchan, Mr John Hood, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Thomas Dorman, farmer there. At Barscarrow, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. R. M’Neil, Mr Alexander Agnew, Drumontrae, to Agnes, daughter of Mr Alexander M’Clymont, farmer, Barscarrow. At Portpatrick, on the 15th ult., by the Rev. Mr Urquhart, Mr Archibald M’Vea, tailor and clothier, Drumore, parish of Kirkmaiden, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr Nibloe, Portpatrick. At the Manse of Kirkmaiden, on the 21st ult., Mr John M’Harrie, farmer Cairngaan, to Miss Isabella Gilmour. At Machermore Castle, Newton Stewart, on the 22d ult., by the Rev. Mr Johnstone, John Matthews, Esq., Jasley, Staffordshire, factor to Sir Robt. Peel, Bart., to Jane, second daughter of Charles Warner Dunbar Thomson, Esq. DEATHS Here, at Queen Street on the 29th ult., Mr Anthony Bell, aged 65 years. At Drumore village, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 15th ult., Helen, third daughter of Mr William Kelly, aged 15 years. At Drumore village, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 17th ult., Alexander M’Kay, infant son of Mr Robertson, of the Coast Guards. At Mid-Muntlock, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 28th ult., John, eldest son of Mr James M’Bryde, farmer there. At Glasgow, on the 20th ult., the Rev. James Falconer, late of Spittal and formerly of Gatehouse. Suddenly and much regretted, on the 12th ult., at Bread Street, London, James Duncan, Esq., formerly of Maybole – who has been many years a member of the Common Council. At Edinburgh, on the 20th ult., Lieut-Colonel William Cunningham, H.E.I.C.S. Madras Establishment, in his eighty-seventh year.

8th May 1851 (Week 19) BIRTHS At East Altercannoch, on the 1st instant, Mrs James Martin of a daughter; - same place, on the 2d instant,

Mrs James Harvey, farmer, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At St. John's Church, Ashwood, Tennessee, U.S., on the 14th March, by the Rev. E. H. Crussey, Edward Albert Suwerkrop Esq., of San Francisco, formerly of London, to Isabella Anne, daughter of the late Peter Smith, Esq., Glasgow. At Chilcarroch, parish of Mochrum, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr Peter Cloakie, farmer, Drumneil and Boghouse, to Mary, daughter of Mr Andrew Anderson, farmer, Chilcarroch. At Portwilliam, on the 29th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Young of Mochrum, Mr William Hampton, merchant, to Jane, daughter of Mr James Findlay, joiner. DEATHS At the Cottage, Myrton, on the 29th ultimo, after a few hours illness, Campbell M'Diarmid, gardener to Sir Wm. Maxwell of Monreith, Bart. At Portwilliam, on the 30th ult., Mrs Susan Agnew, relict of the late James Ross, innkeeper, at the advanced age of 96 years. At Shore Bank, Stranraer, on the 6th instant, William George Walker, aged 16 months, son of Captain Walker. At Ballantrae, on the 3d instant, Mr David Fergusson, sailor, aged 84 years. When a young man, he entered the Revenue service with that active officer, Capt. Douay, whose name, some sixty years ago, struck terror amongst the smugglers on the west coast. At Ballantrae, on the 6th inst., Mrs Thomas Milroy, aged 77 years. At Wigtown, on 30th ultimo, Janet Black, relict of John M'Keand, late of Glenturk.

15th May 1851 (Week 20) BIRTHS Here, at Rose Street, on the 8th instant, the wife of Mr Alexander M'Kie, saddler, of a son. At the Free Church Manse, Ballantrae, on the 8th current, the wife of the Rev. James Porteous, of a son. At No. 10 Duke Street, Edinburgh, on the 7th instant, the wife of Mr A. S. Logan, advocate, of a son. MARRIAGES No Marriages DEATHS At Garliestown, on the 9th instant, Mr Stewart Beggs, grain merchant. At Wigtown, on the 10th instant, Mrs Ann Milne, relict of Mr James Emslie, Officer of Excise, late of Perth, aged 54 years. At the Mill of Creech, Sorbie, on the 12th instant, Mr William White. At Wigtown, on the 9th instant, universally regretted, Mr William Tait, in his 82d year, formerly one of the bailies of the burgh. At the Free Church Manse, Ballantrae, on the 9th current, the infant son of the Rev. James Porteous. At Ballantrae on the 6th instant, Mrs Thomas Milroy, aged 77. At Castle-Douglas, on the 4th current, Adam, aged 18 years, youngest son of Mr James M'Quhae. At Kirkcudbright on the 7th current, aged 20, Mary, daughter of Mr William Bell, baker, late of Portmary, Rerrick. At New York, on the 6th ultimo, aged 70 years, John Johnstone, Esq., a native of Balmaghie.

22nd May 1851 (Week 21) BIRTHS

At Seabank House, Stranraer, on the 19th inst., Mrs Black, of a son. Here, at Hanover Street, on the 11th inst., Mrs Watson, of a son. At Cruse New Luce, on the 17th inst., Mrs M'Master of a son. At Kilfather, Newluce, on the 17th instant, Mrs Dalrymple, of a daughter. At Corwar Mains, Colmonell, on the 17th instant, the wife of Mr James Martin, of a son. At 86 Moray Place, Edinburgh, on the 14th instant, the wife of C. F. Shand, Esq., advocate, of a daughter. MARRIAGES Here, at George Hotel, by the Rev. James Stewart, Mr William Agnew, to Elizabeth Timity. On the 29th of April, at Trinity Church, Marylebone, by the Rector the Rev. Thomas Garnier, B.C.L., John Irving, Esq., to Agnes, daughter of James Cavan, Esq., of Park Crescent, Portland Place. At Leith, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Henry Duff, Mr John Shirlaw, writer, Edinburgh, to Anne Callender, only daughter of William Lorimer, Esq., S.S.C. DEATHS Here, at Sun Street, on the 16th instant, John, eldest son of Mr John Jeffrey, spirit dealer, aged 15 years. Here, at Little Ireland, on the 20th instant, John Todd, sheriff officer, aged 66 years. At Clendry, parish of Inch, on the 20th inst., John M'Kenzie, Esq., farmer there. At Tacher, Colmonell, on the 22d inst., Mary, youngest daughter of Mr John M'Kie, aged 10 years. James Kealock Gardner, belonging to Newton-Stewart, lost his life by drowning at Oregon City, United States of America, going on board a ship for California. Friends will please accept this notification. At Castle Strathallan, on the 4th inst., James, eighth Viscount of Strathallan, aged 85. At Threave, parish of Penninghame, on the 10th inst, Mr Robert Young, aged 36 years. At Girvan, on the 12th instant, the wife of Mr James Fullarton, baker. On the 14th instant, the infant son of Mr J. Fullarton. - On the 18th instant, Mr William M'Quaker, far advanced in years. At Maybole, on the 9th instant, Mrs Girvan, aged 85 years, relict of the late Mr Hugh Girvan, of the Black Bull, Maybole.

29th May 1851 (Week 22) BIRTHS At Maybole, on the 19th instant, the wife of the Rev. John M. Thomson, of a son. MARRIAGES At Whitehills, on the 23d inst., Mr John Buyers to Jane, second daughter of Mr Willet, blacksmith, Girvan. At West Maitland, near Sydney, New South Wales, on the 25th December last, Mr Samuel Dickson, a native of Borgue, near Kirkcudbright to Miss Strachan, from the parish of Kelton, near Castle Douglas; on the same day, Mr Dodd, to Miss Mary Dickson, sister of the above-named Samuel Dickson. DEATHS At Smithyhill, parish of Leswalt, on the 21st inst., Mr John Martin, farmer - deeply regretted. At Dunduff, on the 22d instant, Agnes, infant daughter of Mr Alexander Ralston. At the Free Church Manse, Maybole, on the 15th inst., Margaret Robertson, wife of the Rev. S.O. Dods. At Drumtrodden, parish of Mochrum, on the 17th instant, Mr Alexander Stewart, farmer there. At Cairngarroch, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 21st instant, Miss Mary M'Dowall, formerly of Maryport, Kirkmaiden, aged 71 years. At Drumore village, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 21st instant, Mrs William Jenkin, advanced in years. At Terally, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 19th instant, Mrs M'Gaw, aged 86 years. At Cairngarroch, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 21st instant, Peter Wallace, aged 35 years. At Ayr, on the 25th current, Henry Cowan Nichol, youngest son of the late Rev. John Nichol, Ayr.

5th June 1851 (Week 23) BIRTHS At Girvan, on the 20th ultimo, the wife of the Rev. David Sim, United Presbyterian Church, of a son. MARRIAGES At Glenluce, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. James Pullar, Mr Alexander M'Taggart, shoemaker to Jessie, second daughter of Mr James M'Ewan, tailor and grocer there. At the Manse of Ayr, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. Robert Auld, D.D. Maurice Murray Ritchie, Esq., Killora lodge, County Cork, Ireland, to Jane, daughter of the late John Clark, Esq., Calcutta. At the Second Presbyterian Church, Armagh, Ireland, on the 22d ult., by the Rev. William Henderson, Margaret, daughter of Robert Cole, Esq., flax merchant, Armagh. DEATHS At Solburn Mill, parish of Leswalt, on the 4th current, James, son of Mr Wallace, aged 24 years, much regretted. At Glenluce, on the 2d instant, aged 75 years, John M'Gill, weaver, after a short but very severe affliction, which he bore with exemplary fortitude and resignation as became a Christian. Suddenly, at Catrine House, on the 29th ult., Colonel Matthew Stewart, aged 66 years. The Colonel was son of the late Professor Dugald Stewart. His demise will be deeply regretted by many who were the habitual objects of his munificence. At Burwheys, parish of Maybole, on the 18th ult., Elizabeth, daughter of Mr John Muir - after a short but severe illness - deservedly regretted by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. At Cadzow Villa, Hamilton, on the 19th ult., Mrs Margaret Torrance, aged 88 years, relict of the late John Torrance, Esq., - very much regretted. At New York, on the 5th ult., after a short illness, aged 24, Mrs Margaret Dickson, wife of Rob. Johnston, joiner, and third daughter of the late Alexander Dickson, miller and farmer, Skyreburn, near Gatehouse, whose untimely demise is deeply lamented by relatives and numerous friends.

12th June 1851 (Week 24) BIRTHS Here, at George Street, on the 9th instant the wife of Mr James M'Master, tailor, of a son. At Wigtown, on the 31st ult., Mrs Wm. Carson, of a son. At Bladnoch by Wigtown, on the 3d instant, Mrs Thomas M'Clelland of a daughter. At the Grove, Stratford, Essex, on the 3d instant, Mrs John F. Bowman, of a son. MARRIAGES At the Manse of Gladsmuir, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. John Ramsay, the Rev. Dugald C. MacTaggart, Inveraray, to Mary Jane, eldest daughter of the late Walter Johnstone, Esq., writer, Inverary. At Craigie House, on the 4th instant, by the Very Rev. W. S. Wilson, Lieut-Colonel Gore Browne to Harriet Louisa Campbell, daughter of James Campbell, Esq., of Craigie. At Drumore village, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. William Williamson, Mr William M'Clurg to Miss Mary Anne Muir. Creichanpark, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. William Williamson, Mr Thomas Miller to Miss Margaret Leitch. At Portlogan, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. W. Williamson, Mr James Flannigan to Miss Jean Kirk. DEATHS At Leamington, on the 8th curt., Margaret Elizabeth, eldest daughter of John Dalrymple, Esq., M.P.

At Wigtown, on the 7th instant, Annie Kilgour, wife of Mr William Craigie, Customhouse Officer, late of Burntisland, aged 62 years. At Bladnoch Bridge, by Wigtown, on the 10th instant, Jean Clannachan, wife of Mr Alex. Martin residenter there, aged 57 years. At Grennan, parsh of Kirkmaiden, on the 1st instant, Mr William M'Douall, aged 68 years; he was for a considerable time overseer to Colonel M'Douall of Logan. At Kirkcowan, on the 2d instant, Grace, daughter of Mr M'Gill, postmaster there. At Whitecairn, Colmonell, on the 4th instant, Mrs Roderick Gifford, aged 52 years. At Glenwhask Mill, Colmonell, on the 2d instant, aged 2 years, William, only son of Mr John Sloan, miller there. At Creetown, on the 28th ult., Barbara Carson, the beloved wife of Mr James Irving;- her death is deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. At Kirkcudbright, on the 30th ultimo, Miss Joan Lindsay - formerly of Penninghame - aged 64 years. At Nasik, on the 29th April last, Adam Campbell Esq., of the Bombay Civil Service, son of the late Patrick Campbell of Queenshill, Kirkcudbrightshire. At Tranent, on the 2d instant, the Rev. Robert Stewart, minister of Tranent.

19th June 1851 (Week 25) BIRTHS At Plymouth, on the 10th instant, the wife of John M'Bryde, Esq., of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Challoch, Leswalt, on the 18th instant, by the Revd. Thomas Easton, Stranraer, Mr B. Haswell to Miss Janet M'Credie. At Newton Stewart, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. S. Richardson, Mr Thomas Andrew, of Rusholme, Manchester, to Mary, third daughter of the late Thomas Macadam, Esq. At Blackcraig, parish of Minnigaff, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Mr Johnston, Mr W. Gracie, to Miss Ann M'Gown. At Kirkcudbright, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Mr Underwood, Mr Erskine, painter, Kirkcudbright, to Miss Catherine, third daughter of Mr John Sloan, gardener, Gatehouse. DEATHS At Clayhole, Stranraer, on the 19th instant, Jane M'Kerlie, aged 81 years, relict of Mr John Milroy, farmer, Freugh. At Portwilliam, on the 15th curt., Mrs M'Douall of Woodburne, New Brunswick. At his father's house at Denholm, on the 8th inst., Mr Gilbert Smith, editor of the "Border Advertiser". At Melvile Street, Edinburgh, on the 10th instant, Thomas Maitland, Esq., (Lord Dundrennan), one of the Senators of the Court of Justice.

26th June 1851 (Week 26) BIRTHS At Wigtown, on the 14th inst., Mrs John Frazer of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Culhorn Mains, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. James Fergusson, Inch, Mr Samuel Gordon, joiner, to Miss Mary Shaw, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Shaw, joiner to the Earl of Stair. At Cairnfield, Kirkinner, on the 20th curt., by the Rev. Mr Hannay of the United Presbyterian Church, Wigtown, Mr Niven Brown, merchant, Manchester, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr Alexander M'William, farmer Cairnfield.

At Newtonstewart, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. S. Richardson, Mr Thomas Andrew, merchant, Manchester, to Mary, third daughter of the late Thomas M'Adam, Esq., merchant, Newtonstewart. A small party of the old friends of the bridegroom met by his invitation in Mr M'Lellan's Inn, Newtonstewart, and spent the evening with great glee. At Girvan, on the 10th current, by the Rev. D. Sym, Mr Matthew Dale, brass founder, Glasgow, to Miss Jane Kelly. At the Crown Inn, Girvan, on the 19th inst., by the Rev. Mr Corsan, Mr John Jardine, agent, Newtonstewart, to Miss Logan Walker, Crosshill. At Girvan, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. Mr Blyth, Mr John Alexander, to Miss Jane M'Dill. DEATHS On the 18th inst., in Clarges Street, London, Sir Charles Bannerman, Bart., of Elsick, Aberdeenshire. On the 18th inst., at his residence, in Glocester Place, London, Sir David Scott, Bart., K.H.., aged 68. At Ballantrae, on the 18th inst., Mr Thomas Milroy, aged 66 years, formerly postmaster there. At the Manse of Kirkmabreck, Creetown, on the 24th inst., Mary, only daughter of the Rev. John Muir, aged 20 years. At Liverpool on the 22d current, of small pox, after a brief and severe illness, John, son of Mr W. Gibb, late of Whithorn, aged 20 years. VICE-ADMIRAL SIR CHARLES MALCOLM died at Brighton on the 14th inst., in the sixty-ninth year of his age. He was actively employed during the war in the Channel, on the north coast of Spain, and in the West Indies. He was superintendent of the Indian Navy for ten years. Sir Charles was brother of the late Major General Sir John Malcolm. THE CHEVALIER PARISOT DE GUYMONT, who belonged to the family of Lavalett, the illustrious Grand Master of the Order of Malta, of which the chevalier was one of the few surviving Knights, has just died in the convent of St. Jean de Catane, in Sicily, to which the directing chapter of that celebrated order had retired. He distinguished himself in the expedition which the last grand master sent against Algiers towards the end of the eighteenth century; and General Bonaparte, when he took possession of Malta, demanded to see M. de Guymont, and received him with marked distinction. He was at the 77th year of his age.

3rd July 1851 (Week 27) BIRTHS Here in Castle Street, on the 1st instant, the wife of Mr John Service, turner, of a daughter. At Craigenlee, parish of Portpatrick, on the 1st inst., Mrs William Kerr, of a son. MARRIAGES Here, at King Street, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. George Charles, Mr Joseph Henry, farmer, Flowerfield, Londonderry, to Margaret, third daughter of the late Captain Thomas Hannah. Here, at Harbour Street, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. G. Charles, Mr Anthony Morrison, Glasgow, to Margaret, daughter of the late Mr Henry M'Millan. Here, in Clayton, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. James Stewart of Sheuchan, Mr Thomas M'Queen, upholsterer, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Captain Hugh M'Crea. At Linlithgow, on the 24th ultimo, by the Rev. Dr. Bell, John Hardy, Esq., Provost of the Burgh, to Jane Dick Clark, second daughter of the late Alexander Clark, Esq., one of the Magistrates of that Burgh. DEATHS On the 28th ultimo, at his residence, Broadstone, near Stranraer, John Murray, Ph.D., F.S.A., F.L.S., &c., author of "The Truth of Revelation," and many scientific works. Here at Fisher Street, on the 25th ultimo, Mr John Gibson, aged 93 years. At Cassencarrie, Creetown, on the 29th June, after a lingering disease, William, aged 13 years, fourth son of the late James Kerr, Pasturehill, Dalry, Ayrshire - much regretted by his friends and acquaintances. At Burnhouse, Colmonell, on the 27th ult., Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Robert Lang, Esq., West Bridge-end, Dumbarton.

Drowned, while bathing in the Clyde, on the 28th ult., William Mossman, aged 18 years, son of the late Rev. William Proudfoot, of Avondale. At Castle Douglas, upon the morning of the 19th ult., Grace, aged 17 years, eldest daughter of Mr John Borland, Painter. At Grennan, Glenluce, Mr James Love, long farmer in Ballybrooke, Girvan, aged 87.

10th July 1851 (Week 28) BIRTHS At Stoneykirk Village, on the 4th inst., the wife of Mr James Reid, grocer, of a daughter. At the Ayr Nurseries, on the 2d instant, Mrs Charles Imrie, of a son. At Sandgate, Ayr, on the 3d current, the wife of Mr John Brown, cabinet maker and upholsterer, of a son. At Stockerton, near Kirkcudbright, on the 25th ult., Mrs Jas. Muir, of twins - a son and daughter. At Grosvenor Crescent, London, on the 1st inst., Viscountess Newry, of a daughter. At Belgrave Square, London, on the 28th ultimo, the Lady Helen Stewart, of a son. At London, on the 2d instant, the Lady Naas, of a son and heir. MARRIAGES At Watford, Daventry, Northamptonshire, on the 1st instant, by the Rev. J. Jervis White Jervis, brother of the bride, Henry Hoghton, Esq., of Bold, Lancashire, eldest son of Sir Henry Bold Hoghton, Bart., to Alice, daughter of Sir Henry N. Jervis White Jervis, Bart., and grand-daughter of the late William Campbell, Esq., of Fairfield. DEATHS At Bombay, on the 21st of May, John M'Dowall, Esq., second engineer of the Pekin, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, son of Bailie Hugh M'Dowall, of Stranraer. His early demise is much and deeply regretted. Here, at Clayton, on the 4th instant, Elizabeth Kerr, wife of the late Mr John Kerr, shipmaster, aged 82 years. At Goodwill, near Falmouth, Jamaica, on the 28th May last, Mr John M'Clelland, farmer, Balfern, by Wigtown, much regretted. Mr M'Clelland had gone to Jamaica for the benefit of his health. At Dumfries, on the 6th instant, David Macbeth Moir, Esq., surgeon, Musselburgh. Suddenly, at Girvan, on the 3d instant, Barbara, aged 1 year, daughter of Mr William Burgess, Blairquhan. At Talnotry Tollbar, parish of Minnigaff, on the 3d inst., after 24 hours' illness, Mr James M'Gowan, aged 75 years. At Midsands, Ayr, on the 25th ult., Mrs M'Taggart, relict of Peter M'Taggart, Esq. At Langholm, on the 27th ult., deeply regretted, Alexander Walter Renwick, Esq., manufacturer there, aged 49 years. DEATH OF COLONEL STORY. - Colonel Story died at Brompton on the 3d instant, aged 66 years. He entered the army in 1803 as a cornet in the 3d Dragoon Guards, with which regiment he served in the Peninsula from 1809 to the end of the war in 1814, during which period he commanded a troop. The late Colonel Story received the war medal and three clasps for his services at Talavera, Albuera, Vittoria, and Toulouse.

17th July 1851 (Week 29) BIRTHS Here, at Hanover Street, on the 9th instant, the wife of Mr Charles Kerr, gunsmith, of a daughter. Here, at Greenvale Street, on the 10th instant, the wife of Mr Murray, road surveyor, of a daughter - still born. Here, at Castle Street, on the 13th instant, the wife of Mr William Campbell, boot and shoemaker, of a daughter. At Waulk Mill, parish of Leswalt, on the 7th instant, Mrs Benjamin Buchanan, of a son.

At the Free Manse, Symington, on the 14th inst., Mrs Orr, of a daughter. At Donnan, parish of Ballantrae, on the 10th instant, Mrs Wright, of a daughter. At the United Presbyterian Manse, Keith, on the 3d instant, the wife of the Rev. Alexander Miller, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Trinity Church, Ayr, on the 10th instant, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Glasgow, Robert Beachcroft, Esq., Orsett Terrace, Hyde Park, London, to Anna Hunter, eldest daughter of the late Captain Andrew Hunter Wood, of the Bengal Army. At Maybole, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. John Thomson, Mr Thomas Walker, writer, Paisley to Mary, youngest daughter of Mr John Stillie, dyer, Maybole. DEATHS At Stranraer, on Friday, the 11th instant, Margaret Cavan, relict of the late John Torrance, Esq., aged 74 years. At Sheuchan Mill, parish of Leswalt, on the 15th instant, William, fourth son of Mr Parker, late farmer, Galdenoch, aged 23 years. At the Manse of Balmaclellan, on the 28th ultimo, the Rev. William Wilson, aged 55 years. At Girvan, on the 12th inst., Jessie, third daughter of Dr. M'Kergow. At Girvan, on the 4th instant, of typhus fever, Mr James Armstrong, grocer. At Cally Park, near Gatehouse, on the 11th inst., Susan, youngest daughter of Mr James Ferguson, land steward, Cally. At 20, St. Andrew Street, Glasgow, on the 7th instant, Martha Stodart Hamilton, aged 27, wife of Mr Charles Wragg, lately miller, Stranraer. At Parliament Square, Edinburgh, on the 6th instant, Andrew Dick, Esq., accountant, Union Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh, after being 46 years connected with that establishment. At London, on the 28th ultimo, the Rev. George Winehouse, minister of the parish of Auchterhouse. On the 7th instant, at Lousanne, after a few days illness, on his way home from India, John F. Cathcart, Esq., of the Bengal civil service, youngest son of the late Honourable David Cathcart of Alloway, one of the Senators of the College of Justice. At New York, on the 8th ultimo, Eliza Melville, infant daughter of the Rev. David Irving, formerly of Annan. Lately, at Doncaster, aged 14, Jane Pool, a domestic servant. The deceased died from the effects of tight lacing. In a post mortem examination the viscera were found pressed up against the lungs and heart so as to impede their functions and induce inflammation.

24th July 1851 (Week 30) BIRTHS At Ivy Place Manse, Stranraer, on the 23d inst., Mrs Hogarth, of a son. At South Cairn, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 20th inst., Mrs Findlater, of twin sons. At 3, Ship Buoy Street, Belfast, on the 20th instant, Mrs Robert Lourry, of twins - son and daughter. At Newton Stewart, on the 23d inst., the wife of Mr James Kennedy, sewing agent, of a son. At Garleffen, Ballantrae, on the 20th inst., Mrs Daniel Owen, of a son. At Barrhill, on the 21st inst., the wife of Mr Alexander Jones of a son. At Forland, Ballantrae, on the 18th inst, Mrs Allan of a daughter which survived only a short time. At the R.P. Manse, Castle Douglas, on the 15th inst., Mrs W. Symington, of a daughter - still born. MARRIAGES Here, at Hanover Street, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. Mr M'Gregor, Mr John Chambers, bricklayer, to Grace, youngest daughter of Mr James Boyle, flesher, Stranraer. At Campelton, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. James Boyd, Hugh Goold, Esq., of her Majesty's Customs, Liverpool, to Mary, youngest daughter of Alexander Greenless, Esq., distiller. At North Hanover Street, Glasgow, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Robson, John Hutcheson, Esq., agent for the Bank of Scotland, Paisley, to Jane, second daughter of David Robertson, Esq., bookseller, Glasgow.

DEATHS Here, at High Street, on the 22d inst., Janet M'Dowall, relict of the late Mr John M'Dowall, Portpatrick, aged 85 years. Died on the 22d inst., after a short but painfull illness, which he was enabled to bear with patience and christian resignation, John Wither, farmer, Bine, parish of Portpatrick, aged 55 years. He was much respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances - has left a mourning widow to lament the loss of a kind and loving husband, and a family of children to deplore the loss of an affectionate and indulgent father. At Glasgow, on the 17th instant, John, eldest son of Mr Parker, late farmer, Galdenoch, Leswalt, aged 37 years. At Ancaster, North America, on the 9th June, Alexander, son of Mr Samuel Heron, farmer, Mark of Lochronald, parish of Kirkcown, Wigtownshire, aged 21 years. At Alticry, parish of Mochrum, on the 16th inst., Mr William Manson, aged 67 years. At Twynholm village, on the 10th curt., after a short illness, aged 85, Mr Hugh Anderson, for many years tenant of the farm of Bearlochan. At Old land, parish of Anwoth, on the 14th inst., Miss Helen Cowan. At Cally Gate, on the 19th inst, in her 19th year, Elizabeth, second daughter of James Haliday, there. At Brougham Terrace, Portmadoc, on the 16th inst., Alexandrina, infant daughter of Alexander M'Morrine. At Kilmichael, by Campbelton, on the 16th inst., Wm. Taylor, Esq., distiller. At Campbelton, on the 16th inst., Isabella Mactaggart, relict of John Grant, Esq., distiller there. At Anderston, Glasgow, on the 18th inst., Mrs Henry Murray, at the advanced age of 103 years and 9 months. On the 10th inst., at Petit Brie, near Paris, suddenly, aged 62, Mr Daugerre, the inventor of the daugerotype process of fixing images by means of light.

31st July 1851 (Week 31) BIRTHS

At Wheatfield on the 29th instant, the wife of the Rev John Findlay, Kirkoswald, of a son. At Bladnoch on the 24th instant, the wife of Mr James Husband, teacher, Normal School Wigtown, of a daughter. At Wigtown on the 15th curt, Mrs John Graham of a daughter.

MARRIAGES

At All Souls' Church, Marylebone, on the 24th inst., by the Rev. Thomas Bacon, Neil S. Buchanan, Esq., of Knockshinnoch, Ayrshire, late Captain 93rd Highlanders, to Elizabeth Jane Griffiths, only surviving daughter of the late Richard Griffiths, Esq., barrister-at law. At Kensington church, on the 24th instant, by the Venerable Archdeacon Sinclair, General the Right Hon, Sir Frederick Adam, G.C.B., to Ann Lindsay daughter of the late John Maberly, Esq., At Ayr Brewery, on the 28th inst., by the Rev Robert Henderson, the Rev. James Maconochie to Elizabeth, second daughter of the late James Watson, Esq. DEATHS

At Knocktimn, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 28th instant, aged 12 years, Jeannie, third daughter of Mr William Kennedy, farmer there. At Drumdow, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 28th instant, aged 81 years, Jean Agnew, relict of Mr Charles Kenmuir, formerly tenant in Ervie. At his house Wellington Square Ayr, on the 23rd instant, Captain Francis Hay, late of H.M.34th Regiment. At Dalmakerran on the 28th instant, Mary second daughter of Robert Kennedy, Esq., aged 7 years. On the 25th current at Chapelton, Borgue, after a lingering illness, borne with steady fortitude and placid resignation, Mary, eldest surviving daughter of Mr Matthew Gordon, farmer and grazier there.

At Greenock, on the 23d inst. suddenly, Susan M'Clymont aged 24, wife of Mr James Little, spirit merchant, and youngest daughter of Mr Alexander M'Clymont, Barscarrow, Stoneykirk - Friends will please accept of this intimation.

7th August 1851 (Week 32) BIRTHS At Barrachan, parish of Penninghame, on the 4th inst., Mrs Andrew M'Fadzean, of a son. At Balcary, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, on the 1st instant, the wife of Captain Frederick Rainsford, Bengal Army, of a son. At Ardwall, Kirkcudbight, on the 2d instant, Mrs John Gordon Brown, of a daughter. At Bloomfield, Aberdeen, on the 28th ultimo, the wife of the Rev. Samuel Grant, Free Church, of a daughter. At Piccadilly, London, on the 27th ult., the Baroness M. de Rothschild, of a daughter. At Sneith, near Selby, Yorkshire, Mrs J.H. Farrer, of a son. MARRIAGES Here, at High Street, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. James Stewart, Sheuchan, Mr Andrew Campbell, tailor, to Miss Margaret Cardy. In Millisle Presbyterian Church, on the 24th ultimo, Francis Boyle, Esq., of Bally-Fotherby, to Sarah Hamilton, daughter of the late Rev. John Hanna. At St. George's Hanover Square, London, on the 28th ultimo, Douglas Baird, Esq., of Closeburn Hall, Dumfriesshire, to Charlotte, only daughter of Henry Acton, Esq., and grandniece of the late Sir John Edward Acton, Bart. of Aldenham Hall, Shropshire. DEATHS At Edinburgh, on the 27th ultimo, Lieutenant Colonel James Oliphant Clunie, late of her Majesty's 44th Regt. At Manse of Stracathro, on the 20th ultimo, after a protracted illness, the Rev. William Gerard, in the 53d year of his age, and 23d of his ministry. At Crossclays, parish of Colmonell, on the 23d ultimo, Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr Fergusson, aged 3 years.

14th August 1851 (Week 33) BIRTHS Here, at St John Street, on the 12th instant, the wife of Mr George Murray, tailor and grocer, of a daughter. At Culhorn Lodge, on the 13th instant, the wife of Mr M'Harrie, of a daughter. At Kildarroch, Kirkinner, on the 10th inst., Mrs John M'Master, of a son. At Girvan, on the 5th inst., the wife of Mr John Hannah, merchant, of a son. At Boghead, Colmonell, on the 7th instant, Mrs Gilbert Ross, of three daughters, who, with the mother, are all doing well. MARRIAGES At Edinburgh, on the 14th inst., Matthew Tunnock, Esq., writer, Edinburgh, to Anne M'Bayne Kirkwood, second daughter of Charles Kirkwood, Esq., accountant, Edinburgh. At Clayton, Stranraer, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. George Charles, Mr David Young, plumber, to Miss Jess Torrance, daughter of Mr D. Torrance, innkeeper there. At 26, Brown Street, Glasgow, on the 5th inst, by the Rev. William M'Queen, Pathstruie, Mr James Douglas Dale, teacher of the Central Academy, to Miss Agnes Roddie, Stranraer. DEATHS

At George Street, here, on the 31st ult., William, aged 5 years, son of Mr Henry Watt, Inspector of Poor. The deceased was a youth of much promise, and has left many to mourn his early death. At Solburn Mill, parish of Leswalt, on the 8th instant, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr John McEwing, joiner, Portpatrick, aged 33 years. Suddenly, at 5, Albany Street, Edinburgh, on the 11th inst., Alexander M'Donnell, Esq., late Sheriff-Substitute for the county of Wigtown. At Dumfries, on the 4th instant, Archd. Hamilton, Esq., writer.

21st August 1851 (Week 34) BIRTHS At Beoch, on Tuesday, the 19th instant, the wife of William Gibson, Esq., of a daughter. On the 6th instant, the Duchess of Buccleuch, of a daughter. At Craigenholy, on the 2d instant, Mrs M'Quaker, of a daughter. At Glenluce, on the 9th instant, Mrs John M'Gichan, of a son. At Glenluce, on the 15th instant, Mrs M'Gill, of a daughter. At Glenluce, on the 14th instant, Mrs Robert Brown, of a daughter. At Kilsaintninian, on the 17th instant, the wife of Mr Hugh Simpson, of a daughter. At Sheigarland, Minnigaff, on the 18th instant, the wife of Mr William M'Colm, of a daughter. At Maybole, on the 11th instant, Mrs Thomas Dunlop, of a son. MARRIAGES At Glenfinart, on the 13th instant, by the Rev. Mr Clerk, of Dunoon, Robert H. Johnston Stewart, Esq., of Straiton, and yr of Physgill, to Eleanor Louisa, youngest daughter of Archibald Douglas, Esq., of Glenfinart. At Smiddyhill, parish of Leswalt, on the 14th instant, by the Rev. Thomas Easton, of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Stranraer, Mr William M'Ewing, farmer, Auchnotroch, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late Mr John Martin. Here, at Clayton, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. James Stewart of Sheuchan, Mr Edward Hollas, to Miss Elizabeth Rice. At Lochbank, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, on the 19th instant, by the Rev. Samuel Cowan of Kelton, John MacGregor, Esq., merchant, Glasgow, to Jane, daughter of James Lidderdale, Esq. At 19, Great King Street, Edinburgh, on the 14th instant, by the Rev. George Gordon of Birnie, John Gordon, Esq., of Charleston and Kinnebar, advocate, to Eliza, daughter of John Shank More, Esq., advocate Professor of the Law of Scotland in the University of Edinburgh. At St. James’ Church, London, on the 13th inst., the Hon. William Bagot, M.P., to The Hon. Lucia Agar Ellis, eldest daughter of the Lady Dover. DEATHS At Lossat, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 16th instant, Jean Boddan, wife of Mr William Tweedie, aged 70 years. At Glenluce, on the 16th instant, Elizabeth Alison, granddaughter of David Wilkins, sheriff officer there, in the eleventh year of her age. At Barrhill, on the 17th instant, Mr George Murray, advanced in life. At Craigbrae of Farden, Colmonell, Mr James Thompson, in the prime of life. At Powbank Cottage, Prestwick, on the 18th instant, in the 75th year of her age, Margaret Murdoch, relict of the late Mr Andrew Campbell, farmer, Cloncaird, Dalrymple. At Goudie Holm, Dailly, on the 8th instant, Mary, youngest daughter of Mr Knox, jeweller, Ayr. Mr Broadley, M.P. for the East Riding of Yorkshire, died on the 8th instant, in his 58th year. He was a Protectionist Whig. It may be recollected that in 1815 he was the author of a remonstrance to Lord John Russell, on the occasion of the noble lord writing a letter to the electors of London, in which he recommended the immediate repeal of the corn laws as an antidote to famine. Lieutenant-Colonel J.B. Gardiner died on the 8th instant, after a lingering and painful illness. He entered the army in 1803, served with the 50th Regiment in the expedition to Copenhagen in 1807, in the campaigns in Portugal and Spain in 1808-9, and was present in the battles of Rolcia, Vimiera, and

Corunna. In 1809 he also served in the expedition to Walcheren. From 1810 to 1813 he again served in the Peninsula, and at the battle of Vittoria, in the latter year was very severely wounded.

28th August 1851 (Week 35) BIRTHS At Wigtown, on the 12th inst., the wife of James Fleming, Esq., builder, of a daughter. At Wigtown, on the 23d inst, the wife of Mr William M'Master, saddler, of a daughter. At Sixpence, upon the 23d inst., Mrs William M'Quaker, of a daughter. On the 23d instant, at Rose Bank, Castle-Douglas, Mrs E. Gladstone, of a daughter. At Melville Street, Edinburgh, on the 20th inst., Mrs Fletcher, of Dunans, of a daughter; still born. MARRIAGES At 50, William street, Anderston, Glasgow, by the Rev. Walter M. Dempster, Free Church, Renton, Mr James Mavor, Free Church School, Stranraer, to Mary Ann Taylor, only daughter of the late Captain Bridie, Dundee. Here, at St. John Street, on the 27th inst., by the Rev. Mr Charles, Mr Hugh Campbell, shoemaker, to Janet, fourth daughter of Mr Alexander M'Cord, joiner. At Blairderry, on the 19th instant, by the Rev. John Macdowall, of Old Luce, William Harley Esq., Glasgow, to Agnes, daughter of the late Thomas Dalrymple, Esq., Blairderry. At St. George's Church, London, on the 21st instant, William Henry Rainsforth Hannah, Esq., of Kirkdale, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, to Maria, relict of the late Robert Stuart, Esq., of Alderston, M.P. At Coltness House, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. Dr M'Leod, James Hunter, Esq., New Mains, to Mary, youngest daughter of Henry Houldsworth, Esq., of Cranston Hill. At 67, Crown Street, Aberdeen, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. David M'Taggart, of Greyfriars, William Jamieson, Esq., writer, Airdrie, to Marion, daughter of William Macgillivray, Esq., L.L.D., Professor of Natural History, Marischal College, Aberdeen. DEATHS Here, at M'Culloch's Place, on the 27th inst., Mary Ann, youngest daughter of Mr Alexander Campbell, shoemaker, aged 17 years. At Glen, parish of Kirkmabreck, on the 15th inst., Agnes, eldest daughter of the late Mr David A. Clement, farmer there - in life much beloved by relatives and friends, for her gentle and Christian worth. At Cruggleton, parish of Sorbie, on the 19th current, Miss Mary Martin Broadfoot, universally respected and deeply regretted by an extensive circle of relatives and acquaintance. At Gatehouse, on the 18th inst., Andrew, second son of Mr Joseph Tait, painter there. On the 17th curt, at Kirkcudbright, at an advanced age, Mr William Fenton. The deceased, who was well known in the Stewartry, was a native of Leeds, in Yorkshire, was highly repected by farmers, graziers, and breeders of horses, and is much regretted by many friends. At Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, on the 24th instant, General Sir Alexander Halkett, K.C.H., fifth son of Sir John Wedderburn Halkett, of Pitfirrane, Bart. At Park Place, Regent's Park, London, on the 22d inst., aged 81, Major George Langlands, of the 13th Royal Veteran Battalion, and formerly of the 74th Regiment of Foot, in which he served under the Duke of Wellington in India and the Peninsula.

4th September 1851 (Week 36) BIRTHS At Inch, on the 31st ult., the wife of Mr James Laurie, parochial teacher, of a son. At Dailly, on the 21st ultimo, Mrs Peter Clows, of twin sons. At Harbour Street, Girvan, on the 24th ultimo, Mrs William Paterson, of a daughter. At Minnigaff House, on the 23d ult., the wife of the Rev. M. S. Johnstone, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES At Moorpark, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. J. Campbell, Mr Peter Corkran, farmer, Auchneight, Kirkmaiden, to Mary, youngest daughter of Mr M'Crackan, Moorpark. At Ayr, on the 1st current, Mr George Morton, writer, to Jane, daughter of Mr Thomas King, builder. At 11, Charlotte Street, Ayr, on the 27th ultimo, by the Rev. Dr Hill, Professor of Divinity, Glasgow, Mr Stewart Edington, to Margaret Neilston, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Baird, Esq., writer, Ayr. At North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, on the 22d February last, Edward Collingwood, Esq., son of E. Collingwood, Esq., of Black Heath, Kent, to Helen Macgowan, daughter of the Rev. J. Macgowan, of North Terrace, Adelaide, and granddaughter of the late Rev. A. Macgowan of Dalry, Kirkcudbrightshire. At Edinburgh, on the 21st inst., by the Very Rev. Dean Ramsay, William Wilson, Esq., M.D., Florence, to Jeannette Elizabeth Wood, eldest daughter of Lord Wood. At St. Luke's Church, Chelsea, on the 19th ult., Fred. Arthur, youngest son of the late Captain Richard Nosworthy, Paymaster, Second West India Regiment, to Eliza Lousia Spry, eldest daughter of George Thompson, Esq., M.P. for the Tower Hamlets. DEATHS At Stoneykirk village, on the 27th ult., Susan M'Carlie, aged 81 years, relict of Mr Beggs, late farmer, Awhirk. At Ballantrae, on the 24th ult., Mr John Aitken, aged 88 years. At Enrick, near Gatehouse, on the 26th ultimo, Isabella M'Kean, wife of Mr William Brown, farmer there. On the 27th ultimo, at Gatehouse, Mrs Janet Montgomerie, wife of Mr Thomas Peters - much respected. At Gellston of Kelton, on the 26th ult., George Kirk, aged 81 years. At Maybole, on the 26th ultimo, Mr James Mossman, shoemaker, in the 59th year of his age. At the United Presbyterian Manse, Kilmaurs, on the 30th ultimo, the Rev. Francis Christie, in the 32d year of his age and fourth of his ministry. At Kellean Manse, Argyleshire, on the 20th ultimo, the Rev. Donald Macdonald, in the 80th year of his age, and the 54th of his ministry of the united parishes of Kellean and Kilkinzie. At Calcutta, on the 15th June, Adam, youngest son of the late Alexander Morrison, Esq., Wigtown. Friends will please accept of this intimation.

11th September 1851 (Week 37) BIRTHS At Blackwood, on the 2d instant, Mrs Copland, of a daughter. At Maybole, on the 7th instant, Mrs David Gray of a son; - same day, Mrs Hugh Girvan, of a daughter. At Plumb Street, Girvan, on the 1st instant, Mrs P. Tait of a daughter. MARRIAGES At King Street, Stranraer, on the 8th instant, by the Rev. George Charles, Mr Thos. M'Kie, Gallahill, Inch, to Jane, eldest daughter of the late Mr William Wallace, Float, Stoneykirk. At Mark, parish of Leswalt, on the 11th instant, by the Rev. John M'Gregor, Mr James Adair, farmer, Springbank, to Jessie, youngest daughter of Mr William M'Kissock, farmer, Mark. At Wigtown, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. Peter Young, James M'Lean, Esq., writer, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of John Simson, Esq., Collector of H.M.'s Customs there. At the Cathedral, Madras, on the 9th ult., Captain G. J. Condy, 27th Regiment, N.I., to Flora, only daughter of the late Charles Edward Macdonald, Esq., H.C.C.S., and great grand daughter of 'Flora Macdonald.' At Thornbroke, Maybole, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Mr Thomson, Mr Andrew Dunlop, Kirklandhill, to Jane, second daughter of Mr James Dodds, Lochspouts. At Grangemill, Maybole, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Mr Thomson, Mr David Murdoch, Grange Mains, to Helen, eldest daughter of Mr John Fergusson. At the Church of St. Nicholas, Brighton, on Mondy morning week, Miss Helen Faucit Saville, of the dramatic world, to Theodore Martin, solicitor. He is reputed to be one of the writers in the Edinburgh Review, and he is also said to be the Bon Galtier of Tait's Magazine.

DEATHS At Ryde, on the 27th ult., the Hon. Edward Stewart, fifth son of John seventh Earl of Galloway. At Johnstone Manse, on the 4th instant, the Rev. Robert Colvin, D.D., in the 73d year of his age, and 43d of his ministry. At Enrick, near Gatehouse, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs Brown - her death is deeply deplored by a wide circle of relatives and friends. At Greenlaw Place, Glasgow, on the 4th instant, Stevenson, infant son of Mr Hume, of H.M. Customs. At Morningside, near Edinburgh, on the 2d instant, Margaret M'Gregor, wife of Wm. Moffat, M.A., teacher of Mathematics in the High School of Edinburgh. At Southsea, aged 12, Emily Sarah, youngest daughter of Lord and Lady George Lennox. At Lexington, North Carolina, on the 20th July last, Mr George Greenfield - a native of Scotland.

18th September 1851 (Week 38) BIRTHS At Kildarroch, Kirkinner, on the 31st ultimo, the wife of Robert M'Clelland, Esq., flour merchant, Wigtown, of a son. At Wigtown, on the 12th instant, Mrs George Agnew, of a son. At Whithorn, on the 4th instant, the wife of Mr Charles Hathorn, merchant, of a daughter. At Kells Manse on the 8th instant, Mrs Maitland, of a son. At Sanquhar on the 12th instant, the wife of the Rev. Mr Croom, of a son. MARRIAGES At the Crown Inn, Ayr, on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Mr Shaw, Mr John Banks, innkeeper, Ardentinny, to Janet, eldest daughter of Mr Robert McMurtrie. At Ayr, on the 11th instant, by the Rev. Mr Fergusson of Alyth (Perthshire) Mr John Smith, brewer, to Miss Ellen Hutchison Smith of Fenwickland. DEATHS At Altogue, (Stoneykirk), on the 16th instant, after a protracted illness which he bore with Christian resignation, John Nabnie, aged 23 years, son of the late Samuel Nabnie of that place - a young man of high promise, whose premature death will be long lamented by his friends and numerous acquaintance. At Ring, Kirkcowan, on the 9th instant, Mrs Kelly, aged 81 years; - it may be truly said of her that a good woman has gone to her rest. At Buenos Ayres (South America) on the 15th July last, Mr Wm. Gibson, a native of Kirkcowan, Wigtownshire - much regretted. At Laurieston of Balaghie, on the 4th instant, after a lingering illness, Margaret Lindsay, aged 20 years. At Twynholm Village on the 2d instant, Miss Sharpe; - she was an attentive instructress of youth and was much respected. At Waterford on the 31st ultimo, Miss Eliza Shiel - sister of the late Right Hon. Richard Lalor Shiel. At Blackwood, on the 7th instant, William Copland, Esq., of Coliston, Dumfriesshire.

25th September 1851 (Week 39) BIRTHS At Glenluce Road, Stranraer, on the 23d instant, the wife of the Rev. George Charles of a daughter. At Borgue Manse, near Kirkcudbright, on the 20th instant, Mrs Reid of a daughter. At Torhousemuir, on the 17th instant, the wife of W. J. M'Haffie, Esq., younger of Torhousemuir, of a son. At Millisle, Garliestown, on the 13th inst., Mrs Waldie of a son. At Henbury, near Macclesfield, on the 15th inst., Mrs A. Hannay of a daughter. At Shancastle, Glencairn, on the 17th inst., Mrs Hyslop of a daughter. At Lewis Street, Stranraer, on the 12th instant, Mrs Ross of a daughter.

At Killantrangan, on the 17th instant, the wife of Mark Dunn of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Greenock on the 16th instant, by the Rev. S. Sinclair, Captain James Eaglesome of the steamer "Ayrshire Lass" of Girvan, to Margaret, second daughter of the late Mr John Lusk, farmer, Pinmore Ayrshire. At Aukland, New Zealand, on the 6th March last, Captain James Hay (a native of Stranraer), master of the ship "Lady Hervie" of London, to Catherine, youngest daughter of Francis M'Intyre, Esq., of Glasgow. At Forth Street, Edinburgh, on the 16th instant, by the Rev. David Welsh of Carsphairn, the Rev. Samuel Blair of Dalry, Kirkcudbright, to Isabella Bonnar, daughter of the late William Berwick, Esq., brewer, Edinburgh. At the Episcopal Church, Crieff, on the 16th instant, by the Rev. Chas. H. Hawley, Rector of Leybourne, Kent, James W. Middleton Berry, Esq., of Balynagall, county of Westmeath, Ireland, to Caroline Augusta, 4th daughter of the Right Hon. T. B. C. Smith, Master of the Rolls in Ireland. DEATHS Here, at Castle Street, Stranraer, on the 25th instant, Mr John Coulthart, aged 43. Suddenly of apoplexy, at Ardwell, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 23d instant, Mr Robert Gibb, saddler, aged 47 years - much and deeply regretted. At Glasgow on the 15th instant, Colonel Michael Ramsay, 24th Regiment Native Infantry Bengal. At Glasgow on the 15th instant, John Johnstone, Esq. - for many years factor for the late Earl of Glasgow. At Durhamhill on the 15th instant, Mrs J.P. Dirom. At Garliestown on the 19th instant, Mr James Dunsmore, senior. At Kirkinner Schoolhouse (of croup) on the 1st instant, Margaret Jane, daughter of Mr Lewis, schoolmaster; and on the 17th (of the same disease) his infant daughter Isabella Black aged 8 months.

2nd October 1851 (Week 40) BIRTHS On the 23d ult., at 68 Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, Mrs John Ronald, of a son. MARRIAGES At New Luce, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Mr M'Kergo, Mr Robert McQueen, joiner, Stranraer, to Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Mr M'William, New Luce. At Roseville, Gatehouse of Fleet, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. George Murray, Neil M'Chlery, Esq., of Plantation Success, Demerara, to Barbara Douglas Agnes, third daughter of William Campbell, Esq., of Stapleton. DEATHS At Chetham Hill, Manchester, on the 24th ult., Mr Alexander McWhinnie, in the 90th year of his age - much respected; and deeply regretted by a numerous posterity. He was for many years a grocer in Stranraer. Friends will please accept of this intimation. At Newton Stewart, on the 1st inst., John M'Culloch, at an advanced age. The deceased - who was a quiet inoffensive man - was, it is believed, a native of the parish of Stoneykirk. At 13, Christian Street, Liverpool, on the 28th ult., Anne Fergusson, wife of Mr John Finlayson, teacher, Inch. At Girvan, on the 29th ult., Chas. Smith, youngest son of Mr George Johnston, Redburn, Irvine. At Heathery Haugh, on the 19th ultimo, the Rev. Alexander Johnston, minister of the parish of Moffat, in the 87th year of his age and 60th of his ministry. On the 23d ultimo, near Douglas, Isle of Man, after a brief illness, of dysentery, in his 80th year, Mr John Carnochan, a native of Girthon, in the Stewartry.

9th October 1851 (Week 41) BIRTHS At Kirkland, Leswalt, on the 30th ultimo, Mrs Porteous, of a son. At Kirkarswell, Rerrick, on the 3d instant, Mrs John M'Whae, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. T. W. Handcock, Mr John Thomson Nibloe, youngest surviving son of the late Convener Nibloe, Dumfries, to Miss L.A. Levett, of Cambridge. DEATHS At Bridgebank, on the 7th instant, Patrick Fergusson, son of the Rev. John Lamb, Kirkmaiden, aged 14 years. At Barholm House, on the 30th ultimo, John M'Culloch, Esq., of Barholm. At Applegarth Manse, on the 27th ult., Robert, son of the Rev. William Dunbar, D.D., minister of Applegarth. At the Manse, Corstorphine, on the 24th ult., Elizabeth Fleming, daughter of the Rev. David Horne.

16th October 1851 (Week 42) BIRTHS At Challoch, Penninghame, on the 12th instant, the wife of Alexander Macredie, Esq., of a daughter. At Moray Place, Edinburgh, on the 7th instant, the Viscountess Reidhaven, of a son. At Albury Park, on the 2d instant, the Lady Lovaine, of a son. At Queen Street, Edinburgh, on the 3d instant, the wife of Alexander Murray Dunlop, Esq., advocate, of a son. MARRIAGES At Guardian House, Colmonell, on the 7th inst., by her uncle the Rev. David T. Jamieson, Kilmarnock, Mr John Imrie, merchant, Penryan, Cornwall, to Marion, eldest daughter of Mr Jamieson, parochial teacher. At Blythswood Cottage, Woodland Road, Glasgow, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Taylor, Mr John Dorman, farmer, Deerpark, parish of Inch, to Mariane, youngest daughter of the late William Snodgrass, Esq. At Kilmarnock, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. Mr Johnston, Mr Charles Kerr, farmer, Cheshire, to Jane, third daughter of Mr James Hamilton, grocer, Kilmarnock. At the Manse of Currie, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Dr Robert Lee of Old Greyfriars, Mr William Arthur Peterkin, youngest son of the late Alex. Peterkin, Esq., S.S.C., Edinburgh, to Elizabeth Mitchell, eldest daughter of the Rev. Thomas Barclay, D.D., minister of Currie. DEATHS Here at St. John Street, on the 9th inst., after a lingering illness, Jeanie, youngest daughter of Mr Peter M'Dowall, carter, aged 23 years. At Ballgreen, Stranraer, on the 15th inst., Agnes, second daughter of Mr John M'Gaw, farmer, late in Cardryne, aged 5 years. At 68, George Street, Edinburgh, on the 10th instant, John Fairrie, Stranraer, aged 21 years - deeply regretted. At Saltmarket Street, Glasgow, on the 5th inst, after a short illness, Robert, son of Mr William M'Credie, Barwinnock, Wigtownshire, aged 17. At Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, on the 8th inst., William M. Gunn, LL.D., one of the Masters of the High School. At Elfcraig, parish of Crossmichael, on the 9th instant, Mr Samuel Robertson, in the prime of life - much

regretted by all who knew him. At Carlisle, on the 5th instant, William, infant son of William Wordsworth, Esq. At Kirkcaldy, on the 9th instant, Agnes Brown, relict of Captain Pratt, and niece to the late David M'Culloch, Esq., of Torhouse, by Wigtown - much regretted.

23rd October 1851 (Week 43) BIRTHS At Strathleven Place, Dumbarton, on the 18th instant, Mrs Andrew M'Culloch, of a son. At Gatehouse, on the 16th inst., the lady of Andrew Muir, Esq., of a daughter. At Sandgate Street, Ayr, on the 15th instant, Mrs Robert Highet, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At the Tremont House, Chicago, on the 11th ult., by the Rev. Mr Swape, John M'Kenzie, Esq., of Gooria, son of the late John M'Kenzie, Esq., Chlenrie, Inch, Wigtownshire, to Miss Mary Scotland, daughter of the late Richard Cumming, Esq., Antigue, West Indies. At Castle-Douglas, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. Samuel Cowan of Kelton, Mr Wm. Cuthbert M'Kay, manufacturer, Maxwelltown, to Miss Mary Macqueen, second daughter of the late Mr Samuel Macqueen, Commercial Inn. At Clayshant, parish of Stoneykirk, by the Rev. Mr Campbell, on the 16th instant, Samuel Freeman, Freugh, to Rosanna M'Kenna, Clayshant. At Bowmore, Island of Islay, on the 20th inst., Mr George Polson, merchant, Belfast, to Jessie, eldest daughter of the late Neil Currie, Esq., surgeon, Islay. DEATHS At Neptune Street, Stranraer, on the 19th instant, Thomas, aged 22 years, eldest son of Mr M'Harg, late farmer in Kirkland, Leswalt. The deceased conducted the Sheuchan Free Church school, and was prosecuting his studies with the view of following the ministry. He was a most examplary young man, and his premature demise is much and justly lamented. At Portwilliam, on the 17th instant, Catherine Routledge, wife of Captain John Gibson, of the smack "Ontario". Seldom has a berevement in Portwilliam been more generally deplored, not only by a large circle of relatives and friends, but by the inhabitants generally, by all of whom the late Mrs Gibson was respected and beloved for her unvaried affability, kindness of demeanour, and Christian deportment. At the U.P. Manse, Ecclefechan, on the 14th curt, Mary Baillie, daughter of the Rev. Wm. Tait. At Dumfries, on the 15th inst., Mr James Babington, eldest son of the late Rev. Dr Babington, Dumfries. At Applegarth Manse, on the 7th ins., Anne Hutton Dunbar, daughter of the Rev. Mr Dunbar - deeply lamented. On the 16th curt, after a brief illness, aged 64, Mr William Henry, Blackcraig Cottage, for many years the tenant of the farm of Uppersenwick, Borgue. At Maybole, on the 16th instant, Mr Hugh Baird, merchant, in the 71st year of his age.

30th October 1851 (Week 44) BIRTHS Here, at Sun Street, on the 27th inst., Mrs John Caird, of a son. At Low Barmore, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 30th instant, Mrs James Wither, of a daughter. At the Manse of Straiton, on the 28th instant, the wife of the Rev. J. Blair, of a son. At Garliestown, on the 28th instant, Mrs Captain Martin, of a daughter. At Cloughjurdan, County of Tipperary, on the 28th instant, the wife of Mr John Waugh, excise-officer, from Wigtown, of a daughter. At Auchencairn, on the 22d instant, the wife of Mr Robert Scott, parochial schoolmaster, of a daughter. MARRIAGES

At the Roman Catholic Chapel, Stranraer, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. Mr Reid Mr James Crossan, ploughman, Dunraggit, to Miss Allie O'Neale, Stranraer. At Auchencairn, on the 20th instant, by the Rev. Mr Thomson, Rerwick, Mr John Boyes, draper, Auchencairn, to Mary, only daughter of Commander John George Davies, R.N., Auchencairn. DEATHS Here, at Hanover Street, on the 25th instant, John, aged 9 years, youngest son of Mr Alex. Taylor, innkeeper. At North Strand Street, here, on the 27th instant, Mr Hugh M'Meikan, advanced in years. At 65 Stobcross Street, Glasgow, on the 26th instant, Mary Ross wife of Mr James Lindsay, spirit merchant. At Cloughjurdan, County of Tipperary, Ireland, of typhus fever, on the 22d instant, Mrs Grace Dunn, relict of Mr Peter Hannah, merchant, Wigtown, She had gone to this place on a friendly visit to her daughter, Mrs Waugh. At the King's Arms Inn, Maxwelltown, on the 24th instant, Jane Murray, wife of Robert Kennedy, Esq., of Dalmakerran. At Dumfries, on the 15th instant, the Rev. D. Carruthers, parish minister of Kemback, Fifeshire, aged 42, and in the 6th year of his ministry.

6th November 1851 (Week 45) BIRTHS Here, at Hanover Street, on the 3d instant, the wife of Mr Thomas Edgar, grocer, of a son. Here, at Clayton, on the 5th instant, Mrs John Hannah, of a daughter. At Lochans Village, on the 4th curt, Mrs M'Phie of a son. At Kirkton House, Carluke, on the 2d inst., the wife of Thomas Matthews, Esq., banker, of a son. At Roberton, Borgue, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs Smith, of a daughter. At the Manse of Cramond, on the 18th ult., Mrs Colvin, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At All Saints, Knightsbridge, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Mr Tupper, Scipio Mactaggart, Esquire, W.S., Sheriff Clerk of Argyleshire, to Katherine, daughter of the late Lieutenant Colonel Lionel Hook, 16th Foot. DEATHS At Melville Street, Glasgow, on the 22d ult., Mr Thomas Hall, joiner, aged 57 years - he was a native of Inch parish, Wigtownshire. At Pollock Street, Glasgow, on the 28th ultimo, the Rev. James Gardiner. At Moray Place, Edinburgh, on the 30th ultimo, the Right Hon. Charles Hope. At London Street, Edinburgh, on the 29th ult., David Allester, Esq., W.S. At Brighton, on the 29th ultimo, after a long illness, Mr William Wynn, R.A., the chief engraver at the Royal Mint. Mr Wynn's eminence in his department was acknowledged on the Continent, the leading European Monarchs have on many occasions availed themselves of his abilities. At Aberdeen, on the 28th ultimo, Alexander Forbes, Esquire, of Blackford, aged 65.

13th November 1851 (Week 46) BIRTHS At Pau, South of France, on the 1st instant, Lady Lousia Agnew, of Lochnaw, of a son. Here, at George Street, on the 13th instant, the wife of Mr Matthew M'Intyre, of a daughter. At Portlogan, on the 7th instant, the wife of Mr Robert M'Carlie, coast guard, of a daughter. At Kirkchrist, Kirkcudbright, on the 31st ultimo, Mrs George Stewart, of a son.

MARRIAGES On the 7th instant at Woodslee, Dumfries-shire, by the Rev. James Donaldson, George Dougal, Esq., late of Calcutta, to Marion, eldest daughter of the late George Scott Elliot, of Lauriston. On the 4th instant, at Laggan, parish of Anwoth, by the Rev. Thomas Johnston, Mr Alex. Gardiner, farmer and grazier, Killern, to Miss Mary Hamilton, sister of Mr Thomas Hamilton, farmer and grazier there. At Creetown, by the Rev. Mr Johnston, Minnigaff, Mr Thomas Broadfoot, to Miss Margaret Harcum. On the 7th instant, at Creetown, by the Rev. Mr Muir, Mr Thomas Duff, to Miss Isabella Haugh. At Glencaird, parish of Minnigaff, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. William Reid, Newton Stewart, James Porter, Esq., Manchester, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr Murray farmer, Glencaird. DEATHS Here, at George Street, on the 7th instant, Janet M'Crackan, wife of Mr Hugh M'Culloch, seedsman, aged 45 years. At High Clanyard, Kirkmaiden, on the 10th inst., Mrs M'Culloch, aged 63 years, wife of Mr James M'Culloch, farmer there. Deceased, with her husband, was on the eve of joining some of her family in Canada. She was greatly respected, and her death is much regretted. At Wigtown, on the 4th inst., Elisabeth M'Kie. At Garliestown, on the 4th instant, from the effects of poison, Peter Farle, labourer. Report says that deceased deliberately took three successive licks of arsenic with his tongue from a portion of arsenic in a paper parcel. At Hamilton, Upper Canada, North America, on the 7th October last, Robert Fisher, aged 34 years. Mr Fisher was a native of Rerrick, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

20th November 1851 (Week 47) BIRTHS At Princes Street, Stranraer, on the 14th instant, the wife of Mr James Fleming, druggist, of a daughter. At Queen Street, Edinburgh, on the 10th instant, the Lady Blanche Balfour of a son. At Gloucester Square, London, on the 8th inst, Lady Kay Shuttleworth, of a son. At Rossmore Park, Monaghan, on the 14th instant, the lady of the Right Hon. Lord Baron Rossmore, of a son and heir. MARRIAGES At Sheuchan Parks, parish of Leswalt, on the 17th inst, by the Rev. James Stewart, Mr William Murray, shoemaker, to Euphemia, eldest daughter of Mr A. M'Crae. At Barsollas, parish of Inch, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr Easton, Mr John Parker, Culhauk, to Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Gunion, Barsollas. At Meadowpark, Old Luce, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. John M'Dowall, Mr John M'Clure to Miss Coupland. At Craigoch, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Alexander Young, Mochrum, Mr William Kedel, Chilgloss to Janet, youngest daughter of Mr John Morrison, farmer, Craigoch, Mochrum At Galloway House Square, on the 17th instant, by the Rev. E. K. Sloan, Sorbie, Mr Charles Taylor of H.M. Customs, Garliestown, to Eliza, daughter of Mr John Campbell. DEATHS At Balgown, Kirkmaiden, on the 19th inst, suddenly, Jane Stroyan, wife of Mr Matthews, farmer there - much regretted. At Bristol, on 10th November current, Captain John Cumming, of 11 St. Mark's Crescent, Regent's Park, London. At Torhouse, Wigtown, on the 17th instant, Mr McLelland, aged 24 years. At Kirkcowan, on the 16th ult., Robert, third son of T. Milroy, Esq., manufacturer there:- Perhaps few events in this district have of late caused so deep or so general a feeling of regret as the death of this gifted young man. Possessed of an amiable and cheerful disposition, of sound and extensive intellectual

powers and of the strictest integrity of word and purpose, he exhibited a combination of rare and excellent qualities which would assuredly have raised him to prominence had he been spared. During a long and severe illness his unvarying cheerfulness, his mild and uncomplaining submission to the will of Providence, and his unswerving confidence in his Redeemer, excited the wonder and admiration of all who had the privilege of his acquaintance. Destined as he was to the ministry, his Heavenly Master has been pleased to call him home to another and more glorious sphere, leaving his sorrowing parents to comfort themselves with the reflection that the jewel entrusted to them was too precious not to be soon reclaimed by the Great Giver. At Kirkcudbright, on the 3d instant, aged 34 years, Samuel, son of John Hornel, boot and shoemaker there. At Girvan, on the 8th instant, Mrs Martha Eaglesham, Bank Street in the 90th year of her age. Suddenly, at No 5, Antrim Place, Belfast, on the 11th instant, David Fergusson, Esq., late of Girvan. At West Coates House, Edinburgh, on the 11th instant, Archibald Campbell, Esq., of Jura. At the Nurseries, Ayr, on the 9th instant, Thomas aged 4 months, son of Charles Imrie, nursery and seed-man. DEATH OF LORD MACKENZIE It is our painful duty to record the demise of J. H. Mackenzie, Esq., lately a Senator of the College of Justice, which melancholy event took place on Monday evening, at Bellville, near Edinburgh his lordship's private residence. A widow and family survive his lordship.

27th November 1851 (Week 48) BIRTHS Here, at Church Street, on the 23d instant, the wife of the Rev. William M. Simpson, of a daughter. At High Larg, on the 21st instant, Mrs Peter Adair, of a son. At Pensher House, county of Durham, on the 19th instant, the wife of John Gibson, Esq., of a daughter. MARRIAGES Here, at Sun Street, on the 24th instant, by the Rev. James Stewart of Sheuchan, Mr Robert Brough compositor, to Miss Elisabeth Wyatt. At Kirkcowan, on the 24th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Charles, Peter Hannah, shoemaker, Glenluce, to Isabella Crawford. At Glenluce, on the 27th instant, by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, William Martin, to Isabella Cairns. At Maybole, on the 14th instant, by the Rev. Dr Menzies, Mr David Fairweather, Edinburgh, to Helen, youngest daughter of the late Mr Peter Blain, Maybole. At Greenock, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr Smith, Mr James Crane, to Agnes, youngest daughter of Mr MacLelland, Newton Stewart. DEATHS Here, at George Street, on the morning of the 24th instant, after a long illness, which he submitted to with Christian resignation, Mr John M'Lelland, baker, aged 21 years - much regretted. At Cairnmacnillie, parish of Inch, on the 17th instant, Mr David Garrett, farmer there, aged 80 years. At Newluce Village, on the 13th instant, Mr James Moore, residenter, aged 61 years. At Glenluce, on the 20th instant, Mr Peter M'Clymont, innkeeper, aged 80 years. He died as he lived: in peace. At Glenluce on the 17th instant, Mrs Wilson, in childbed. At Newton Stewart, on the 24th instant, Mrs Jamieson, relict of the late James Jamieson, Esq., At Wigtown, on the 22d instant, Captain Thomas Rainsforth, late of H.M's 66th Regiment. At Drumblair, parish of Mochrum, on the 25th inst., Mary Clare, relict of John Stewart, Esq., late of Alticry, aged 81 years. She has been long known as a person of a very charitable and Christian dispostion: and her death will be long lamented in the district. At Lyndburst on the 7th instant, James M'Taggart, Esq., only son of the late James M'Taggart, Esq., of Culfea Cottage, Wigtownshire. At Whithorn, on the 11th instant, Margaret, eldest daughter of the late James Jorrie, Esq., Birkenhead.

Hallwood, Cheshire, on the 18th instant, Mr Hugh Lockhart, aged 73, late tenant of Laggan, Ballantrae. At Newton, Ayr, on the 21st instant, aged 31 years, Janet Waddell, wife of Mr Matthew Knox, jeweller.

4th December 1851 (Week 49) BIRTHS At Barrhill, on the 18th ultimo, the wife of Andrew M'Cubbin, of a son. At Standard, on the 25th ultimo, the wife of Mr John M'Millan, farmer, of a son. At Grahamstone, on the 25th ultimo, the wife of Mr John Milroy, farmer, of a daughter. At Dundrennan Abbey, on the 23d ultimo, Mrs S. Kirkpatrick, of a son. At Castle-Douglas, on the 24th ultimo, Mrs Alexander Bryce, of a son. At Portmary, on the 29th ultimo, Mrs William Irving, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Innermessan, parish of Inch, on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. James Fergusson, Mr George Duncan, miller, Partick, to Eliza, second daughter of Mr Gray. At Creetown, on the 27th ultimo, by the Rev. John Muir, Mr Samuel M'Donald, miner, to Miss Helen Hannah. At Garliestown, on the 27th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Blair, Mr William M'Bride, merchant, Liverpool, to Helen, third daughter of Mr Paton, Commercial Inn, Garlieston. At Chapelton Village, Borgue, on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. John Gordon, Twynholm, Mr John Beattie, to Miss Agnes M'Kenna. At Melbourne, Port Philip, Australia, on the 10th June last, by the Rev. Irving Hetherington, George Rutherford, Esq., of Carrsplains, to Miss Mary Hannay, second daughter of the late Mr Hannay, formerly farmer in Broughton Mains, Whithorn Parish. At St. Thomas's Chapel, Edinburgh, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. D. T. K. Drummond, the Lord Gilbert Kennedy, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Sir David Baird of Newbyth, Bart. At London, on the 26th, ultimo, Mr James Tait, of Rutland Gate, Hyde Park, to Miss Marion M'Taggart, of Wigtown. At Thorpe Church, Near Norwich, on the 18th ultimo, Berkeley Augustus Macdonald Macpherson, Esq., only son of the late Major Macpherson and Lady Barton, to Charlotte Rebecca Brooksbank, youngest daughter of Sir George Stracey, Bart., of Thorpe next Norwich. DEATHS At Colfin, parish of Portpatrick, on the 23d ultimo, Grace Milvain, in the 87th year of her age. At Barrhill, on the 16th ultimo, after a long confinement, borne with Christian fortitude and resignation, Mr John Aitken, at the advanced age of 85 years. At Bents of Barbour, on the 27th ultimo, Mr David M'Millan, farmer there, aged 74 years - much lamented by his family and a large circle of friends and acquaintances, by whom he was much esteemed for Christian virtue, as a kind and indulgent parent, and a true hearted friend. At Wigtown, on the 2d instant, Andrew Douglas, Esq., residenter, aged 27 years. At Ohio Cottage, near Ramsay, Isle of Man, on the 29th ultimo, Captain John Henderson, long engaged in the South Sea whale fishing - a native of Portpatrick. At Cathcart Street, Greenock, Mary, aged 3 years, daughter of Mr William M'Culloch; also, on the 7th ultimo, Marion George aged 30 years, wife of the said Mr William M'Culloch - deeply regretted. On the 21st ultimo, at Melbose, Isle of Lewis, Mrs Margaret Gordon, aged 63 years, wife of Mr David Houston, farmer and grazier there, for many years tenant of the farm of Loch Roy, Borgue, near Kirkcudbright, who was much respected, and is deeply regretted. At Dollar, on the 30th ultimo, the Rev. Oswald Hunter, M.A., one of the masters in the Dollar Institution.

11th December 1851 (Week 50) BIRTHS

At Grange, parish of Inch, on the 5th instant, the wife of Mr Alexander M'William, of a son. At Barrhead, on the 3d instant, the wife of Mr Robert Buyers, formerly joiner, Glenluce, of a son. At Clarendon Crescent, Edinburgh, on the 30th ultimo, Mrs William Blackwood, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Wigtown, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. Peter Hannah, Mr Peter Stevenson, gardener, to Miss Barbara Thomson. At Old Mill, Mochrum, by the Rev. Alexander Young, Mr Alexander M'Master, to Miss Agnes Routledge. On the 5th instant, at Kennedy Bridge Cottage, Borgue, by the Rev. Samuel Smith of the Free Church in that parish, Miss Robina, to Mr David Anderson and Miss Jean to Mr Thomas Tait, daughters of Mr Andrew Gillespie. Double marriages rarely occur in the district. A large party of friends and acquaintances assembled on the occasion, and we have rarely known of more social mirth and joyous hilarity. At Culnoag, Sorbie, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr Blair, Sorbie, Mr William M'Dowall, Mildregan Mill, Kirkinner, to Miss Isabella M'Kie. DEATHS Here, at Fisher Street, on the 7th instant, Janet Hathron, at the great age of 101 years. She was unmarried, and has left two nieces both above three score and ten. At Grange, parish of Inch, on the 5th inst., Jane M'Hench, relict of the late Mr James Davis, aged 84 years. At Wigtown, on the 5th instant, John, infant son of William Carson, Esq., town clerk. At Newton-Stewart, on the 3d instant, Miss Helen M'Millan, daughter of the late William M'Millan, Esq., of Polbae. At Ironmanna, Balmaclellan, on the 21st ultimo, Agnes Thomson, wife of Mr Hugh Thomson, late farmer of Sharrars, aged 92 years. At Chapelton Village, Borgue, on the 8th instant, after a lingering illness, borne with calm resignation, Mrs Irving Conning, aged 88, wife of Mr John M'Minn, stone mason, who was much respected. At West George Street, Glasgow, on the 7th instant, Helen, aged 13 months, daughter of Capt. Cumming, of the Princess Royal steamship. At Edinburgh, on the 2d instant, Mrs Diana Shank, widow of the late Rev. Dr. Cook, St. Andrew's.

18th December 1851 (Week 51) BIRTHS Here at Charlotte Street, on the 16th instant, the wife of Mr Bryce Wright, of a daughter Here, at Castle Street, on the 16th instant, the wife of Mr John M’Caull, boot and shoemaker, of a son. At Neptune Street, here, on the 15th instant, the wife of Mr William Young, mason, of a daughter. Here at George Street, on the 16th inst, the wife of Mr John Hood, of a daughter. At Kirkcowan, on the 14th current, Mrs William Miller, of a still born child. At Wigtown, on the 13th instant, Mrs Gordon Fraser, of a daughter. At Tongland Free Manse, on the 4th instant, the wife of the Rev. J. Rhenius, of a daughter. At Kircudbright, on the 12th instant, Mrs G. M'Master, of a son. MARRIAGES Here at Fisher Street, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr Simpson, Mr Jas. Faye Fraser, Edinburgh, to Marion M'Douall, widow of Alexander M'Whinnie, innkeeper, Stranraer. At Kirkcowan, on the 8th current, by the Rev. Dr Charles, Mr Robert Agnew, to Margaret youngest daughter of Mr David Milligan, boot and shoe-maker. At Dunfermline, by the Rev. Mr French, Mr James Wylie better known as the 'Herd Laddie' the celebrated draught-player, to Miss Helen Henri. DEATHS At Barnultoch, parish of Inch, on the 11th inst., Mr Alexander Wright, aged 30 years. At Fiveshillingland, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 7th instant, Robert, aged 22 years, youngest son of Mr

Joseph Torbet, farmer there. On the 9th current, at 8 Cumberland Place, Hyde Park, London, Mrs Mary Jane Lockhart M'Donald, the beloved wife of the Honourable Augustus Henry M'Donald Moreton of Largie, and daughter of the late Sir Charles M'Donald Lockhart, Baronet of Lee, Carnwath and Largie At West Barr, parish of Mochrum, on the 11th instant, Mr Vans Bryde, farmer, aged 81 years. At Balcary, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, on the 10th instant, Arthur, son of Captain Frederick Rainsford, aged 2 years and 2 months. At Castle-Douglas, on the 5th current, Mr John Muir, tailor there. At Kirkcudbright, on the 29th ultimo, Robert Erskine, lately painter and glazier, in the 76th year of his age. At Birmingham, on the 5th instant, Mrs Grace Kinlay, daughter of John Mackie, Esq., late of Glencaird, Kirkcudbrightshire. Drowned, at Winnington Locks, Northwick, Cheshire, on the 28th ultimo, while on his duty to inspect the locks on the river, Mr William M'Lean, aged 42, eldest son of the late Mr William M'Lean, farmer, Drummillan, parish of Girvan - much regretted. At New Bridge Street, Ayr, on the 8th current, Mr William Robertson, student, aged 20. At Windsor Street, Edinburgh, on the 9th current, Mrs Robina Broun, widow of the Rev. Henry Laurie, minister of Lochmaben.

25th December 1851 (Week 52) BIRTHS At Princes Street, Stranraer, on the 11th inst., the wife of Mr Thomas M'Carlie of a son. At Kilgrammie School-house, Dailly, on the 19th inst., Mrs Wood of a son. MARRIAGES On the 19th inst., by the Rev. Robert Hawthorn, M.A., vicar of Stapleford, the Rev. Andrew Urquhart, Free Church minister, Portpatrick, to Mary Hawthorn, eldest daughter of the late John Sutton Minot, Esq. At Culmore, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. J. J. Campbell, Thomas M'Caig, Esq., Banker, Stranraer, to Eliza, eldest daughter of William Ralston, Esq., farmer Culmore, Stoneykirk. At Leffknoll, parish of Inch, on the 22d inst., by the Rev. Mr Easton, Mr John Gibb, Stranraer, to Julia, only daughter of Mr John M'Crindle, farmer there. Here, at Hanover Street, on the 24th inst., by the Rev. Mr Simpson, Mr John M'Morland, to Anne M'Credie, widow of Mr John Kennedy, saddler, Stranraer. At Capenoch, Kirkinner, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr Reid, Mr Bernard Higgins, gardener, at Barnbarroch, to Miss Crawford, daughter of Mr T. Crawford, Edinburgh. At Barrhill, Colmonell, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr Dill, James M'Lelland, teacher of the Established School, Barrhill, to Agnes, youngest and only surviving daughter of the late Mr John Kerney, innkeeper and postmaster there. At St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Glasgow, on the 22d inst., by the Rev. Popham Miles, Dr Frederick Penny, Professor of Chemistry in the Andersonian University, to Jane Helen, eldest daughter of the late Robert Perry. DEATHS At Rephad, by Stranraer, on Saturday, the 20th inst., Margaret Guthrie, aged 4 years. At St. John's Street, Stranraer, on the 22d inst., Mr Thomas M'Carlie, tailor, aged 59 years, after a very lengthened illness, borne with Christian resignation. Deceased was very much respected, and his death is justly regretted. At Glenluce, on the 18th inst., in the 71st year of her age, Mrs Peter Skimming, after a long and painful illness, which she endured with Christian resignation. At Kildonnan, on the 18th inst., Mary Hill, aged 20 years. At Brownstown, Kildnonnan, on the 15th inst., Helen Gracie, relict of Mr William Brown, farmer, there, aged 87 years. At Balmalloch, parish of Barr, on the 20th inst., Janet, youngest daughter of Mr John M'Whirter, farmer, there. At Colmonell, on the 24th inst., M. Grange, widow of Mr Gilbert M'Clymont, farmer, Craigneill, in the 89th

year of her age. On the 15th curt., at Little Borland, Anwoth, aged 58, Mr Samuel Brown, Corseyard, Borgue, for many years tenant of the farm of Barmagachin, in the same parish, who was highly respected, and is much regretted by relatives and numerous friends. At Kirkcowan, on the 17th curt, John M'Kinnon, tailor - much respected. At Girvan, on the 10th inst, William, only surviving son of the late Baillie M'Candlish. At Kirkcudbright, on the 9th curt., Sarah Douglas, daughter of the late James Douglas, merchant there. At Hampton Court, on the 19th inst., the Lady George Seymour. At 40, Kent Street, Glasgow, on the 20th inst., Janet Henderson, relict of the Rev. Adam Brown of the Reformed Presbyterian Congregation, Kilmarnock. At Churchill, Morningside, on the 4th inst., Grace Pratt, third daughter of the late Rev. Dr Chalmers. At 10, West Preston Street, Edinburgh, on the 17th inst., the Rev. Thomas Lockerby, Minister of the parish of Cadder, aged 74. Suddenly, at Stewartfield, on the 14th inst., the Rev. Neil M'Kechnie, for many years Minister of the Congregational Church in that place.