DEATH OF MRS. JOHN WILLIAMS

 

The sorrow that pervades this community to-day - that it is known that Mrs. Gen. John WILLIAMS is no more -- is sincere, and the sympathy for her immediate relatives in their affliction is measured best by the esteem in which she was held.

     Mrs. WILLIAMS was taken quite ill a few days since while in Orleans county, and returned home in a condition quite critical. Since that time the hopes had fears of her friends have alternated until this morning when she expired peacefully and happily.

     Mrs. WILLIAMS was a daughter of the late Warham WHITNEY, one of the early citizens of Rochester, remembered  only by those who have resided here thirty years or more. She was the sister of Mrs. S. G. ANDREWS, Geo. J. WHITNEY, and James M. WHITNEY, of this city. She spent a long and useful life in our midst, raising a family of children who proved a source of comfort to her in the decline of life, and died regretted and lamented not only by those who had been the object of her tender care and solicitude, but by all who had her acquaintance. Her bereaved husband, children and other relatives, are thus borne down by a weight of affliction that human sympathy can do but little to lighten.

     We give place to the following from one who is more competent to speak of the character and virtues of the deceased, and to pay a suitable tribute to her worth.

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AN ABORTION - On Wednesday last a married woman named Betsey SCOTT, in that part of Greece known as Hoosic Hill, died under circumstances that lead to the belief that powerful drugs were administered to her for the purpose of procuring an abortion. It is stated that she took certain drugs, and a few hours later expired in great distress. The body was interred a few hours after death. Rumor has it that she was assisted in this unfortunate and criminal undertaking.

     It is due to the public and to those who are named in connection with this affair, that an investigation be had. It is possible that some one of the Coroners may now have the matter in hand.

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THE SAYINGS OF DR. BUSHWHACKER - This is the title of a new book by Fred S. COZZENS, published by A. Simpson & Co., New York. Mr. C. Was the author of "Sparrowgrass Papers," an amusing book, and this is somewhat after the same fashion. It is a volume of humorous essays that can only be appreciated by people who are fond of fun interspersed with sense. Some of the papers in this book were published in the Wine Press. Mr. C. has added some contribution by Hon. G. C. VERPLANCK, Prof. GIBBS, C. G. LELAND, H. P. LELAND and the late Col; Peter A. PORTER. It is a rare volume, handsomely made up. Sold at Dewey's.

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MATTHEW'S DINING SALOON - Matthews, proprietor of the famous Dining Hall, corner of Buffalo and Exchange sts., pursues the even tenor of his way in catering to the public. He spares no pains to procure the finest substantials and delicacies for the delectation of his customers, and the throng daily at his tables attest how well his efforts are appreciated. The bar is also stocked with the choicest liquors, sie(?) and cigars.

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LIFE AT WATERING PLACES - HARD WORK AND STEADY WORK - A letter from a very antique business friend at the sea shore, gives a picture of life there which may abate a little the envy of us drudges tied up all summer at our work.

     The weather here has been delightful until yesterday, and I have enjoyed myself as well as could be expected, doing nothing. It reminds me somewhat of a HUNTLY boy who was sent to jail for petty larceny. On being released he was asked how he liked being in jail. He replied, (lisping and stammering) "It ain't very hard work, but pretty t-t-teddy." Yours, x.

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SUDDEN DEATH OF A BOY - A boy named FITZGERALD, six or seven years of age, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the house of his parents on Lyell St. It is reported that a physician who was called to attend the lad, left five powders to be given him at proper intervals. Instead of doing so, all were administered to him in one dose, and he soon expired. The condition of those who gave him the medicine it is said was not such as to befit them for the purpose. Coroner TREAT was called to investigate the matter, but he has not reported the result.

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POCKET PICKING AT THE CENTRAL DEPOT -- Yesterday afternoon three persons -- two gentleman and a lady, the latter Mrs. REYNOLDS, of Albion -- had their pockets picked, one man of $1,000, the other of $200, and Mrs. REYNOLDS of six or seven dollars, in the Central Depot in this city, while getting aboard of the 4:40 train for Niagara Falls. They did not discover their loss until the train had started, and Conductor ANGLE telegraphed the fact to the Depot Police. By that time the pickpockets had disappeared.

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THE NE PLUS ULTRA PORTABLE FURNACE - This useful invention for warming houses or stores - the invention of our townsman, B. GOMMEMGINGER - is highly spoken of by all who have used it. We have seen the certificates of prominent citizens, who testify to the advantages of this over other furnaces. This invention is destined to have an extensive sale. Messrs. BOYD, GOMMEMGINGER & Co., 153 and 155 Main St.; manufacture and sell these furnaces. Those who are wanting such should call and examine. See adv.

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MARRIED

 

In this city, Aug. 23d, by Rev. G. W. CHANDLER, Mr. G. F. BUSSELLE, of New York, to Miss Addie GALWAY, of Chester, N. Y.

-New York paper please copy.

 

At the house of the bride's father, Aug. 21, 1867, by Rev. C. C. CARY, John BORST, Esq., of Spencerport, and Mrs. Elmira LOCKE, of Adams Basin, all of Monroe county, N. Y.

 

By the same, at Adams Basin, Aug. 22, 1867, Mr. C. D. DARLING and Miss H. L. FRENCH.

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DIED

 

In Canandaigua, August 22, 1867, of consumption, Mrs. Catharine Cornelia STOKES, eldest daughter of Egbert B. and Irene Y. ROBINS, aged 10 years and 2 months.

-All friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Sunday, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her parents, 28 North Chatham street.

 

In this city, on the morning of the 24th inst., Mrs. Olive WILLIAMS, wife of General John WILLIAMS, in the 54th year of her age.

-The funeral will be held from St. Luke's Church on Monday, Aug. 26th, at 3 P. M.

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