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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Rochester Republican
Nov 2, 1848
 
MARRIED
 
In Gates, on the 30th ult, by the Rev. J. BALLENTINE, Mr. Henry L. MONROE to Miss Esther Jane SCOTT.
 
In Bristol, on the 15th inst, by Rev. Mr. JOHNSON, of Victor, Mr. S. H. WHEELER (formerly of Rochester) to Mary P. CUDWORTH, of the former place.
 
On the 29th inst, by John JONES, Esq., Mr. Orrin HARGER, of Oneida Co., to Miss Abigal STILL, of this city.
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A PROOF THAT A MAN CAN BE HIS OWN GRANDFATHER -- There was a widow and her daughter-in-law, and a man and his son. The widow married the son, and the daughter the old gentleman. The widow was therefore mother to her husband's father, and consequently grandmother to her own husband. They had a son to whom she was great-grandmother; now as the son of a great-grandmother must be either a grandfather or great-uncle, this boy was one or the other. He was his own grandfather. This was the case with a boy at school at Norwich -- Hood's Magazine.
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DEATH OF A REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER -- The Batavia Advocate announces the death of Jarrel KNAPP, in that town on Sunday night, aged 97(?) years. He was a soldier under WASHINGTON in many of his hard fought battles, and was intimately acquainted with the "Father of his Country."
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WAYNE COUNTY -- The Whigs of Wayne county have put in nomination, Alex. B. WILLIAMS, for County Clerk, Bartlett R. ROGERS, for Treasurer, Maltby CLARK, James A. MILLER, Abijah MOORE for Superintendents of the Poor, John F. PACKARD and Thomas WICKHAM for Coroners, and Peter BOICE for Member of Assembly, in the Western District.
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THE CARS -- The train of cars which leaves Albany on Saturday evening, will hereafter be continue to Rochester, instead of stopping over at Auburn as formerly, arriving in this city at half-past 8 o'clock Sunday morning.
     No train will leave Auburn westward on Sunday at 4 1/2 o'clock, P. M., nor on Monday at half-past 2 o'clock, A. M.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Rochester Republican
Nov 9, 1848
 
MARRIED
 
In Mendon, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. R. W. WILL__, Mr. Roderick M. WINA_TS, Printer, to Miss Caroline W. WOOD, both of this city.
 
On the 1st inst., by the Rev. Mr. VAN INGEN, Mr. John WHITE, Printer, to Miss Nancy MELVIN, all of this city.
 
--The fellow-craftsmen and office associates of the above named gentlemen, em__ the earliest opportunity respectfully to tender to them their most cordial congratulations. May dame Fortune's fount-case always contain for them an abundance of sorts; and although their proof may hereafter not always be free from doublets, yet it is hoped they may never be troubled with the outs.
 
In Gates, on the 30th ult, by the Rev. J. BALLENTINE, Mr. Henry L. MONROE to Miss Esther Jane SCOTT.
 
In Bristol, on the 15th inst., by Rev. Mr. JOHNSON, of Victor, Mr. S. H. WHEELER (formerly of Rochester) to Mary P. CUDWORTH, of the former place.
 
On the 29th, by John JONES, Esq., Mr. Orrin HARGER, of Oneida Co., to Miss Abigal STILL, of this city.
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DIED
 
In this city, Saturday morning, Samuel Ward, youngest child of Hon. Samuel L. SEIDEN, aged fourteen months.
 
In this city, on the 4th inst., Mary, wife of Martin ALDRIDGE, aged 60 years.
 
In Penfield, on the morning of the 1st inst., Miss Emily H., eldest daughter of Eliphalet and Mary WATSON, in the 20th year of her age.
 
On the 1st inst., at his residence in Penfield, Major Caleb NYE, in the 75th year of his age.
     The deceased was one of the early Pioneers of the Genesee; he settled in the town of Pittsford 38 years ago, where he lived to see the fertile villages and cities take the place of the howling wilderness; at which place he resided up to the spring of 1833, when he removed to his late residence in Penfield. During the late war, he was called upon to serve his country by rai_ing a company, marching to Lewiston, and at different posts along the line of our frontier, and was at the mouth of the Genesee River when the British fleet made its appearance there, where they remained under arms one night, expecting every moment that the enemy would attempt a landing; in the morning the brig fired a few guns (one of the balls striking within a few feet of the deceased), then hoisted their sails and moved off.
     Major NYE has been an active member in the Baptist Church for over 40 years, and by his Christian character and benevolence has left a numerous family, and a large circle of friends to mourn his absence.
-Michigan papers please copy.
 
In this city, on Sunday morning, Nov. 5th, in a fit of apoplexy, Aaron GARRIGUS.
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ATTEMPT AT BURGLARY -- On Tuesday night last, about 12 o'clock, an individual attempted to make his way into the shoe store of S. Y. ALLING, corner of Water and Main streets, by picking the lock of the front door. He was observed by Watchman WALTZER, who attempted to arrest him, when he was struck in the breast by the burglar, and nearly felled to the ground. He immediately gave the alarm, but the villain escaped. The Watchman was considerably injured, so much so that it was found necessary to call a physician.
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SUICIDE - Isaac LATTER, a shoe maker residing on Scio street, committed suicide on Tuesday afternoon, by hanging himself in a shed attached to his premises. He had been in ill health a long time, and being scarcely able by hard labor to earn a living, it is supposed that melancholy and destitution caused the rash act. He was 67 years of age.
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DARING BURGLARY AND BRUTAL CONDUCT OF THE BURGLARS
 
On Sunday night last the dwelling house of Mr. Jas. WELDEN, No. 27, Ferry street, was the scene of one of the grossest outrages which has ever come to our knowledge. It appears that Mr. W. left that evening in the boat for New York, and that the perpetrator of the deed must have been acquainted with the fact. During the night Mrs. W. was awakened by a noise in the street, and on opening the window heard the voices of two persons in conversation, one of whom said, "I know WELDEN has got money."
     Notwithstanding her fear, she picked up a cane, and going down stairs opened the door leading into the parlor, when she stood confronted by a man, whom she struck with the cane, and then, overcome with fear, she fell fainting to the floor. On recovering her senses, she found the daring scoundrel standing over her, demanding her husband's money, which he said he knew was in the house. This she denied, and replied to him that all that was in the house she had in her pocket -- a five dollar gold piece and a half dollar in silver, which she gave to him.
     After again demanding her husband's money, he seized her by the hair, and dragging her to the back door, drew a knife from his pocket and thrust it at her twice, each time picking her slightly in the breast, and threatening to cut her throat if she made a noise, he then fled. She does not think she can recognize the man, as she was so terror stricken that she was nearly without reason. The above facts are as near correct as can be ascertained, and present one of the most diabolical and bold burglaries ever recorded. That a regularly organized gang exists in this city no one can doubt, and that some efficient measures should be equally as certain. After the occurrence just related, we really hope something will be done, and that speedily -- (Express.
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CURIOUS ADVENTURE - Truth, they say, is stranger than fiction. The Glascow, Missouri News states that a French settler, many years ago, left his wife children to struggle with the world while he sought his fortune in foreign parts. For several years, the wife and daughter awaited his return, till even affection compelled them to think him dead. They struggled along in poverty until the daughter grew to womanhood and married, as did also the mother -- both of them remaining in straitened circumstances. Last week, however, an old grey-headed man went to the humble dwelling of the daughter, and, after surveying her with deep emotion for a few minutes, said, "Do you know the name of your father?"  to which she replied by giving it.  "Then,"  said he,  "I am your father!" After their mutual greetings, he brought in two bags of gold, containing $40,000, and offered her husband the best farm he could find in the neighborhood. He knew his daughter by a scar on her forehead from a wound received when a child. It is not stated what arrangements were made with his wife.
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SHOCKING DEATH - The Rev. W. H. HORSEN of Chatham, Canada West, was, says the Buffalo Com. Advertiser, recently found dead under the most shocking circumstances. He started to walk up the bank of Detroit river to see a friend, got bewildered in an extensive marsh in which he wandered until he died. He was found lying upon his face, and from the appearance of his clothes he must have wandered many miles about the marsh. He was seen on Monday, but his body was not found until Thursday. He was highly esteemed, and a very useful man.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Rochester Republican
Nov 16, 1848
 
MARRIED
 
In Brighton, on the 24 inst.? by Rev. J. B. MURRAY, of Henrietta, Mr. Egbet _. PATTERSON, of Spencerport, to Miss Lois HOLLENBECK of Brighton.
 
In West Henrietta, on the 7th inst., Mr. Wm. F. BAKER to Miss Emily R. JACKSON, both of Henrietta.
 
On the 4th inst, by the Rev. J. B_RCHARD of B__IVI_E, Jefferson county, Mr. John J. BOWEN, of Rochester, to Miss Eliz J. CONVERSE, of the former place.
 
In Rome, on the 1st inst., Mr. H. H. SMIT_, of Union City, Mich., to Miss Maria L., youngest daughter of the late Hon. I. LACEY, of Monroe Co., N. Y.
 
In Wheatland, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Mr. __MSON, Albred G. MUDGE, Esq., of Rochester, to Miss Clari_sa L., daughter of Mr. Ira A____, of Wheatland.
 
In Lyons, on the 8th inst., Mr. G. S. BARBER to Miss Sophia BUEL, all of Lyons.
 
In Crawford, Orange county, on the 2d(?) inst. H. B. ___, of Geneva, to Esther Ann FRANCE.
 
In Geneva, on the 2d inst., Andrew VAN GIESON, Fayette, Seneca county, to Miss Martha G., daughter of the late Dr. CHILD(?) of Fayette.
 
In Mt. Morris, on the 2d inst. Mr. Martin E. DOWNS to Miss Sarah HAMILTON.
 
In Leicester, on the 5th inst, Mr. Harlow __LIKER to Miss Elmira B. SHAW.
 
In Springfield, on the 1st inst, at Christ Church by the Rev. Henry W. LEE, of Rochester, and the Rev. Henry W. ADAMS, of Springfield, Mr. John G. WETWOR_ of _inch_ster, Ct, to Miss Eliza P. LEE, daughter of the late Col. Roswell LEE of Springfield.
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DIED
 
On the 1st November, ____ of consumption in the 15th year of her age, Helen M., only daughter of John H. and Sybil S. WALL(?)
-Cincinnati papers please copy.
 
In this city, on the 9th inst, Sarah Ann WILLIAMS, aged 15 years; sister of Robert WILLIAMS.
-Funeral on Friday, at St. Paul's Church.
 
In East Palmyra, on the 1st inst. Jer_sh_ wife of Isaac G. HUDSON, and daughter of Ezra REED, of Phelps, aged 25 years.
 
In Elmira, Dr. C. C. VAIL, aged about 20 years.
On the 5th inst the Rev. Henry FORD, aged 65 years.
 
In Auburn, on the 3d inst. Mr. Elia_i_ CLARK, aged 56(?) years.
 
In Wheatland, on the 10th inst. Henrietta, wife of James FRASER Esq. and eldest daughter of Ebenezer(?) and Laura SMITH, aged 31 years, 2 months and _ days.
     Cherished and beloved by a large circle of relatives and friends, her death will be deeply _mented, by all who knew her, and the remembrance of her many virtues will long live in the hearts of those who mourn her early departure.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Rochester Republican
Nov 23, 1848
 
A MAN ON FIRE - During the thunder shower on Sunday evening, the lightning performed a very remarkable exploit in Rutland. The facts, as we have them from Mr. J. G. KENDALL, of this city, are that a Frenchman in the service of a Mr. FLECTHER, of Rutland, having occasion to be out during the shower, was struck by a shaft of lightning, knocked down, and severely stunned. After the lapse of a little time, the man recovered his senses, and found his way to the house, where it was discovered that his face was blistered and one of his pockets on fire. It was a most remarkable escape. --(Worcester Telegraph.
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"A BAD MANN GONE." -- Jacob MANN, of Philadelphia, a broker, who was at one time concerned with Dr. DYOTT and old Jacob RIDGWAY, in the DYOTT bank swindle, recently committed suicide in that city. He had previously been arrested for some alleged frauds in settling up an estate of which he was the executor. RIDGWAY was killed by being run over with a carriage; MANN has blown his brains out -- what will DYOTT's fate be.
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ENCOUNTER WITH AN EAGLE - A grey eagle was shot in Lancaster, on Tuesday last, which measured 7 feet 3 inches from point to point of his wings. After he was brought to the ground, a boy ran up to him to pick him up, when the eagle struck his talons into one of the boys arms, holding on to it until the bird was killed, and then one of the claws had to be cut off before the boy could be released from the grasp -- (Pennsylvanian.
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MR. JAS H. KELLEY - We are gratified to learn that the rumored death of Mr. Jas. H. KELLEY, of this city, at his fathers in Ballston, is unfounded. A telegraphic despatch received yesterday states that he is better, and that the physicians has hopes of his recovery.
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AN EVE TO THE MAIN CHANCE -- "A young man" advertises for a wife in a New York paper. He requires wealth in the lady, and will offset thereto a patent right which he owns for a valuable invention.
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GOV. SEWARD - It is said that nearly all the Whig members of the Legislature from New York, are pledged against the election of this gentleman to the United States Senate.
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MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE - A Mr. SHINN, of Dubuque, Iowa, has mysteriously disappeared from that place, without any cause being known therefor. His friends believe that he has been murdered.
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POST-OFFICE CHANGE - Jasper H. BIXBY has been appointed Postmaster at Royalton Centre, vice E. m. CLARK, removed.
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DEATH OF AN ECCENTRIC CHARACTER - Died this morning, in this city, William G. BAYLIES, aged 63 years, leaving a fortune, estimated at $200,000 - For six months past the deceased has confined himself entirely to his room, refusing to see anyone - even his own brother - but the lady at whose house he boarded. He has not, during the time, washed himself or shaved; has changed his linen only when he could no longer keep it on him; and has patched his clothes until little or nothing of the original cloth could be seen.
     He has, so far as is known, taken nothing of late but strong coffee, without milk. He refused to the last to take any medicine or to see a physician -  (Boston paper.
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MARRIED
 
In Akron, Ohio, on the 13th inst., by President MAHAN, Professor C. G. FINNEY, of Ober__, Ohio, and Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINSON, formerly of this city.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Rochester Republican
Nov 30, 1848
 
MARRIED
 
In this city, Nov. 23, by Rev. G. W. MONTGOMERY, Mr. Porter A. HOTCHKISS, to Miss Millissa WILCOX, all of this city.
 
In this city, on Thanksgiving, by Rev. Mr. BUCK, Mr. Lyman D. WOTKYNS to Miss Ellen S. BIRCH, all of this city.
 
In Canandaigua, on the 13th inst, Ralph PETERSON, Esq. of Livingston, Mich., to Miss Lemira S. FLETCHER.
 
In Hopewell, on the 8th inst., Mr. C. A. COWLES to Miss Maria E. BRUNDAGE.
 
In Ossian, on the 9th inst., Mr. Wm. W. PAYNE, to Miss Harriet HENDERSON.
 
In Durhamville, Oneida co., on the 1_th inst., Mr. Erastus DICKINSON, of Newark, to Miss Lydia S. SHATTUCK, of the former place.
 
In Wellsville, on the 4st(?) inst., Mr. Harrison R. HIGGINS(?), to Miss Sarah Ann EVANS.
 
In Barrington, on the 18th inst., Mr. Benjamin F. DAVIS, to Miss Jane E. WHITE.
 
In Tyrone, on the 16th inst, Mr. Lewis SWARTHOUT to Miss Louisa HALLOCK.
 
In Mendon, on the __ inst, by Robert BRIGGS, Esq., Chester BASS of W__ster, to Miss Jane VARNUM, of the former place.
 
In Carlton, on the 15th inst, by the Rev. John W. DAVIS, of Barre, Mr. William ROWLEY to Miss Fanny Maria FULLER, of the same place.
 
In Trinity Church, on the 16th inst, Edward F. DE LANCEY, of Albany, to Josephine M., daughter of William S. DeZEN_ Esq., of Geneva.
 
In Geneva, on the 21st inst., Mr. Samuel S. ALLEN to Miss Catharine E. SCOTT, all of Geneva.
 
At Sodus Point, on the 16th inst., N. B. CASWELL, of the firm of Mirick, Caswell & Co., Lyons, to Miss Elizabeth C., daughter of S. C. FITZHUGH.
 
In the Brick Church, on Tuesday, 28th inst, by Rev. J. B. SHAW, Capt. J. Edward SABIN to Miss Cora J. SCRANTOM, second daughter of Edwin SCRANTOM, of this city.
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DIED
 
In Columbus, (Ohio) on the 8th inst., Mr. Henry F. WHEELER, formerly of Penn Yan, aged 28 years, 11 months, and 14 days.
 
In Penn Yan, on the 8th inst., in the 23d year of her age, Mary, wife of Bradley SHEARMAN, and daughter of the late Aaron REMER.
 
In Benton, on the 9th inst, Mary Eliza, daughter of John and Elizabeth TITUS, in the 23d year of her age in Le Roy, Deacon Hinds CHAMBERLAIN, aged 84 years.
 
In South Bristol, on the 17th inst., Mrs. Hester Ann, wife of Roderick P. HOLCOMB, aged 39 years and 11 months.
 
In Utica, on the 15th inst, Rev. John C. RUDD, D. D., a venerable and distinguished clergyman and a learned man.
 
In Arcadia, on the 11th inst., Catharine Rebecca, only daughter of Leonard L. WHITBECK, aged 7 years.
 
In Vienna, on the 22d inst., Alice Maria, aged 1_ years, daughter of Thomas SMITH, Esq., of that village.
 
At Kingston, Marguette Co., Wisconsin, on the 10th inst., Mrs. Cornelia B. STEVENS, daughter of Frederick VANDERMARK, of Phelps, aged 24 years.
 
On the 8th inst. at the residence of his son-in-law, Ira WALDO?, Mr. Solomon GODFREY, aged 73 years; formerly of Walpole, N. H.
-Printers in the New England States please copy.
 
On the evening of the 24th inst, Zadock NORTON, of Cleveland, Ohio, aged 71 years; formerly of this city and father of Geo. M. NORTON.
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FIREMAN'S FUNERAL - The funeral of Mr. James HARPER, who died on Monday morning, was attended yesterday afternoon by a large concourse of citizens, and by Fire Co. No. 2, of which he was a member, and No. 9, both in uniform, with the officers and delegations from other companies. Baron & Holloway's Band headed the procession. The funeral exercises were had at the First Church.
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COL. BENTON -- It is said that this gentle on his arrival in Washington, will, on the first day of the session, demand an investigation of the charge that he violated any confidence in the publication of his resolution against General KEARNY.
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KEEP YOURSELF WARM -- The state of the weather admonishes us that if we would keep warm, we must make preparations accordingly -- For this purpose Mr. Ira E. CHEENEY, 24 Exchange street, has procured a lot of coal or wood furnaces, designed for dwelling houses, stores and churches. They are capital things for keeping a body warm.
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