1857 - Robert Wells' Web Pages

At Cairntop, Old Luce, on the 28 th inst., by the Rev. J. M’Dowall, Mr John Douglas, to Miss Dougan.At Minto Cottage, near Gatehouse, on the 24 th inst., by the Rev. H. Morton Jack of Girthon, Mr WilliamWelsh, cattle dealer, Haugh of Urr, to Sarah, youngest daughter of Mr Turnbull, Minto Cottage.DEATHSNo Deaths7 th May 1857 (Week 19)BIRTHSHere, at Hanover Square, on the 6 th inst., the wife of Mr Samuel Gracie, export dealer, of a daughter.At Innerwell, parish of Sorbie, on the 27 th ult., Mrs Craig, of a son.At 27 Rose Street, Garnethill, Glasgow, Mrs John Dormon, of a son.MARRIAGESAt Nunbank, Dumfries, on the 29 th April, by the Rev. J. Mein Austin of St. Mary’s, Chas R. A. Routh, Esq., ofNew York, to Sarah Eleanor, third daughter of Wm. Gordon, Esq.DEATHSHere, at Sheuchan Street, on the 6 th instant, aged 66 years, Mr Rennie, late schoolmaster Clachanmore,Stoneykirk.At Scarbraehead, on the 25 th ult., Mary, youngest daughter of the late Sir Jas. Kirkpatrick of Closeburn,Bart.At St. John’s Antigua, on the 17 th March last, Mr William Kirk, formerly of Gatehouse-of-Fleet.At Kirkcudbright, on the 15 th ult., William Cairns, China merchant.On the 13 th ult., at Glenlochar Tollbar, parish of Balmaghie, Mrs Jean M’Lean, aged 85 – much respected.14 th May 1857 (Week 20)BIRTHSAt Hanover Street, here, on the 7 th inst., the wife of Mr Niven Taylor, merchant, of a daughter.At Hanover Street, here, on the 14 th inst., the wife of Mr James Murphie, grocer, of a daughter.At 53 Crown Street, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, on the 27 th February last, the wife of Mr William Murray,compositor, of a daughter.At Rutland Place, Glasgow, on the 3d inst., the wife of Captain Cumming, of the steamship Edinburgh, oftwin sons.At Galdenoch, Leswalt, on the 30 th ult., the wife of Mr James Pirrie, shepherd, of a daughter.At Spirrie, Leswalt, on the 8 th inst., the wife of Mr B. Haswell, of a daughter.At 29 Vennel, Greenock, on the 11 th inst., the wife of Mr John Paterson, wine and spirit merchant, of a son.At Newton-Stewart, on the 8 th inst., the wife of Mr David Kelly, baker, of a daughter.At Caldons, Minnigaff, on the 12 th inst, the wife of Mr A. M’Millan, farmer, of a son.At Newton-Stewart, on the 12 th inst., the wife of Mr David Geoch, of a son.At Blackcraig, Minnigaff, on the 6 th inst, the wife of Mr A. M’Gowan, of a daughter.At Earnespie, on the 9 th inst., Mrs James M’Kie, of a son and heir.On the 12 th instant, the wife of Mr Samuel Bryde, cattle salesman, Liverpool, of a son.MARRIAGESAt Camp-Douglas, Balmaghie, on the 21 st ult., bu the Rev. Thos. Stevenson, Mr Robert Affleck, farmerDinnace, to Barbara, second daughter of the late Mr T. Craig.DEATHS

At Kirkland, Leswalt, on the 13 th instant, Elizabeth, second daughter of the late Mr Samuel Biggam, cattledealer– after a long and protracted illness borne with Christian patience and resignation – aged 27 years.At Stewarton Village, Kirkcolm on the 8 th inst., aged 7 years, Thomas, youngest son of Mr ThomasM’Credie, mason, Stewarton.At Knock, Leswalt, on the 5 th inst., the wife of Mr William Cosh, aged 31 years.At Kirkcudbright, on the 7 th inst., John Stewart, flesher.At Kirkcudbright, on the 4 th inst., Grace Bell, youngest daughter of the late John Bell, Esq., of Gribdae.21 st May 1857 (Week 21)BIRTHSHere, at St. Andrew Street, on the 16 th inst, the wife of Mr Robert Sibbald, tailor, or a son.Here, at Hillhead, on the 14 th instant, the wife of Mr James Brown, shoemaker, of a son.Here, at George Street, on the 20 th inst., the wife of Mr Arthur, confectioner, of a daughter.At Wigtown, on the 12 th inst., Mrs James Tait, of a daughter.At Plymouth, on the 9 th inst., the wife of Mr John M’Bryde, draper, Plymouth, of a son.MARRIAGESNo MarriagesDEATHSHere, at St. Andrew Street, on the 18 th inst., Alice Brown, infant daughter of Mr William Higgans, clogger.At Barr Manse, on the 17 th instant, Thomas Inglis, youngest child of the Rev. James Gibson, aged 1 yearand 10 months.At Wigtown, on the 15 th inst., Jannet Skimming, aged 90 years.At Port-Glasgow, on the 15 th inst., Joseph, aged 29 years, eldest son of Mr Robert Espie.At Roseville, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 13 th instant, in his 64 th year, William Campbell, Esq., late of H.M.46 th Regiment.At Plymouth, on the 13 th inst., of pulmonary consumption, Mr John M’Bryde, draper, aged 49 years.At Bendigo Diggings, Australia, on the 19 th February last, James, son of Mr Alexander Fulton, lategamekeeper to the Earl of Orkney, Glenapp, Ayrshire.28 th May 1857 (Week 22)BIRTHSHere, at George Street, on the 23d inst., the wife of Mr William Nelson, baker, of a daughter.At Springbank, Leswalt, on the 12 th inst., the wife of Mr James M’Ewing, of a son.At Newton-Stewart, on the 24 th inst., the wife of Mr Alex. Neilson, letter carrier, of a daughter.At Newton-Stewart, on the 21 st inst., the wife of Mr George Hodgkinson, of a son.At 3 Hillmarton Villas, Holloways, London, on the 24 th inst., the wife of Peter Maclure, Esq., of a daughter.MARRIAGESAt High Auchneel, Leswalt, on the 21 st inst., by the Rev. Thos. Easton of the Reformed PresbyterianChurch, Stranraer, Mr David Adams, miller, to Mary, daughter of the late Mr Alexander Cochran, farmer,High Auchneel.At Yapham Church, Yorkshire, on the 21 st instant, by the Rev. T. F. Ellis, Mr Stair H. Stewart, draper, York,to Eliza Ann, only daughter of the late Dr. Whisker, of PocklingtonAt Otahuhu, New Zealand, on the 9th February last, by the Rev. J. Mackay, Wm. R. Logan, Esq., Wairoa, toElizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Mr Andrew Martin, Wigtownshire.At Neufchatel, Switzerland, on the 5 th instant, Mr Bradshaw, of Manchester, to Jemima, youngest daughterof the late Mr Alex. Sloan, Balsmith, Whithorn.

DEATHSHere, at St John Street, on the 23d inst., after a long illness, Mr John Agnew M’Cubbin, aged 32 years, longand favourably known as principal clerk to the late and present Stranraer steampacket agents – muchregretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.At Ringuinea, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 27 th inst., William, aged 23 years, third son of Mr John Spence,farmer there.At Sandhead, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 21 st instant, Agnes, aged 7 years, eldest daughter of Mr M.Hunter, farmer, High Culgroat.At Balcraig, on the 21 st instant, John, infant son of Mr John Gordon, aged 11 months.At Whithorn, on the 23d inst., at an advanced age, Mr George Hannah, shoemaker, the oldest tradesman inthe burgh.At Whithorn, on the 21 st inst., Mr John M’Kinnel, shoemaker, aged 35 years.At Rosville, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 20 th instant, Mr James Robertson Campbell, aged 21 years.At Gatehouse, on the 20 th inst., John Murray, aged 30 years, son of James Murray there.At Dumfries, on the 14 th May, Mr Robert Burns, the eldest son of the Scottish Poet, aged 70 years.4 th June 1857 (Week 23)BIRTHSAt Stairhaven, Old Luce, on the 31 st ult., Mrs James Heron, of a son.At Old Halls, Old Luce, on the 9 th ult., Mrs Jameson, of a son.At Barnsallie, Old Luce, on the 25 th ult., Mrs Miller, of a son.At Whithorn, on the 31 st ult., the wife of Mr Charles D. Kelly, printer and bookbinder, of a daughter.At Slagnaw, Castle-Douglas, on the 30 th ult., the wife of Mr Campbell, of a daughter.At the U.P. Manse, Wigtown, on the 31 st ult., the wife of the Rev. J. Stevenson, of a daughter.On the 22d ult. at Eagle Terrace, Liverpool, Mrs Jas. M’Monnies, of a daughter.MARRIAGESAt Glenluce, on the 4 th ult., by the Rev. J. M’Dowall, Mr M’Murtrie, merchant, to Miss Paterson.At Glenluce, on the 4 th inst, by the Rev. Mr Wilson, John M’Harrie, farm servant, Mid Torrs, to SusanM’William.On the 1 st inst., at Tongland Bridge, at the house of the bride’s uncle, by the Rev. D. Williamson, MrAndrew Kellie, auctioneer, Newton-Stewart, to Mrs Agnes Carter Thompson, formerly of the Grapes Innthere.On the 1 st inst., at Portland Cottage, Maxwelltown, by the Rev. D. L. Scott, Wm. Lawson, Esq., clothier,Dumfries, to Alice, daughter of the late John Baillie, Esq., fruit-merchant, Edinburgh.DEATHSOn the 3d instant, at Agnew Crescent here, John Coates Gray, eldest son of Mr John Gray, joiner. He borehis sufferings with Christian fortitude, and died as he lived in the fear of God – much regretted.On the 29 th ult., at New Luce, Mr Samuel Hannah, merchant, aged 38 years.At Newton-Stewart, on the 27 th ult., Mr Robert Crawford, of the Queen’s Arms Inn, aged 30 years.On the 26 th ult., at New Luce village, Janet M’Neillie, aged 68 years, wife of Mr William Gordon, mason.On the 29 th inst., at Stewarton, Kirkcolm, in the 78 year of her age, Margaret Hannah, relict of Mr RobertGifford, Newton-Stewart. Friends at a distance will please accept this intimation.On the 30 th ult., at 30 Kinning Street, Glasgow, William, second son of Mr John Taylor, joiner, aged 15years.11 th June 1857 (Week 24)BIRTHS

At Queen Street, here, on the 3d inst., the wife of Mr Peter Milroy, tailor, of a son.MARRIAGESAt Knockoid, Kirkcolm, on the 9 th inst., by the Rev. Andrew M’Dowall, Mr James M’Donald, saddler, to MissPatterson.At Newton-Stewart, on the 9 th inst., by the Rev. S. Richardson, Mr William Sime, compositor, to Jane, eldestdaughter of Mr Bruce Kelly, bookseller and printer.At Blackquarter, Penningham, on the 5 th inst., by the Rev. James Goold, Newton-Stewart, Mr JamesPeacock, miller, Edinburgh, to Jane, daughter of Mr J. M’Quaker.At Blackpark, Wigtown, on the 5 th inst., by the Rev. James Goold, Mr Robert Davidson, joiner, Kirkcowan,to Mary, daughter of the late Mr James Ross.At Drumore, Kirkmaiden, on the 4 th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Williamson, James Johnstone, to Jane Morland.DEATHSAt Kirkcowan Village, on the 8th inst., in the 87th year of her age, Janet M’Keachie, relict of Mr JamesKennedy, tenant in Carscreuch, parish of Old Luce.At Kilterson, parish of Kirkcowan, on the 8th inst., Elizabeth Anderson, aged 88 years.On the 3d inst., suddenly, of disease of the heart, at Great Malvern, Worcestershire, John, youngest son ofMr James Simpson, of the Clone, Mochrum, Wigtownshire, aged 26 , - deeply regretted by his parents andsurviving brother, and by many friends.At Knowes, Kirkmaiden, on the 2d inst, John, aged one year, son of Mr M’Gaw, farmer there.On the 8 th inst., Robert, aged two years, son of John Bailey, mason, near Newton-Stewart.At Newton-Stewart, on the 9 th inst., Mr P. Murray, advanced in years.At Minnigaff Village, on the 9th inst, Widow M’Teer, aged 84 years.At Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 4 th inst., Mr William Brown, late of Enrick.On the 2d inst., at Mount Annan, Dumfriesshire, Lieut.-Colonel Diron, late of the Grenadier Guards, in his63d year.18 th June 1857 (Week 25)BIRTHSAt Ballaird, parish of Kirkinner, on the 15 th instant, Mrs W. M’Whinnie, of a son.At 17, Queen’s Terrace, Ayr, on the 11 th inst., Mrs William Brown, of a son.At Hanover Street, here, on the 8 th inst., the wife of Mr Stewart Kennedy, of a son.At Portpatrick, on the 12 th inst., the wife of Mr Jas. Beggs, light-keeper, of a son.At the U.P. Manse, St. Mary’s, Canada West, on the 27 th April, the wife of the Rev. William Cavan, of adaughter. (Mr Cavan is a native of Kirkcolm, being only son of Mr John Cavan, formerly teacher at DoulachSchool-house.)MARRIAGESBy Special license, on the 3d of April, by the Rev. Mr Darling, at his residence, Wooloomoloo, Sydney,Captain John D. Harley, master of the steamer Shamrock, to Mary, fifth daughter of Mr Alex M’Cord,Stranraer.At Crous, parish of Kirkinner, on the 16 th inst, by the Rev. James Reid, Mr Peter Dunbar, joiner, to Miss E.Maxwell.DEATHSHere, at Hanover Street, on the 9th inst., Elizabeth Bowie, relict of Mr Thomas Lindsay, aged 63 years.At Glenluce, on the 12 th inst., Catherine Loch, aged 73 years.At Cairntop, Old Luce, on the 13 th inst., Mrs Dougan, sen., aged 62 years.25 th June 1857 (Week 26)

BIRTHSAt the Manse of Kirkmaiden, on the 19 th instant, Mrs Williamson, of a son.At Newton-Stewart, on the 19 th instant, the wife of James Newall, Esq., banker, of a son.At Newton-Stewart, on the 21 st inst., the wife of Mr Felix M’Cartney, of a son.At Machermore, Old Luce, on the 15 th inst., Mrs Ross, of a daughter.At Green Street, Newton, Ayr, on the 21 st inst., the wife of Capt. Campbell, s.s. Earl of Carrick, of a daughter.At Girvan Manse, on the 16 th instant, Mrs Corson, of a son.MARRIAGESAt Cardrain, Kirkmaiden, on the 11 th inst., by the Rev. William Williamson, Mr Peter M’Crackan to SusannaChambers.At Inshanks, Kirkmaiden, on the 11 th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Williamson, Mr Robert Johnston to MargaretCochrane.At Kilstay Moor, Kirkmaiden, on the 11 th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Williamson, Mr James Clelland to AnnDaily.At High Currochtrie, Kirkmaiden, on the 18 th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Williamson, Mr Andrew M’Millan toAgnes M’Kie.At Castle Gardens, Kirkcudbright, on the 18 th June, by the Rev. John M’William, Mr Jamieson Morton,pharmaceutical chemist, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, to Miss Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Jas.Rankine, wood merchant, Kirkcudbright.At Riccarton, Canterbury, New Zealand, on the 27 th February last, Mr Douglas Graham, farmer, to MissHelen Eaglesome, daughter of the late Mr Robt. Eaglesome, Bardrochwood, Ayrshire.DEATHSHere, at London Road, yesterday, 24 th instant, Miss Isabella M’Mikine.At Fineview, Old Luce, on the 19 th inst, Mr Thomas Saunders, sen., aged 82 years. This good man died ashe lived at peace with God and man.At Glenluce, on the 20 th inst., Widow M’Neight, aged 59 years, of inflammation.At Girvan, on the 18th instant, Mrs Margaret Bodan, aged 77 years, relict of the late Mr David Ross,Sandhouse, Kirkoswald.At 28 York Street, Glasgow, on the 2d inst., Mr Wm. M’Lean – much respected by his numerous friends.On the 15 th instant, aged 77 years, after a lingering illness, Gilbert Ramsay, Esq., of Nantwich, Cheshire,formerly of Urall, Kirkcowan, Wigtownshire.2 nd July 1857 (Week 27)BIRTHSAt Grange of Cree, on the 25 th ult., Mrs Carson, of a daughter.At Newton-Stewart, on the 30 th ult., the wife of Mr James M’Fee, mason, of a son.MARRIAGESHere, at Queen Street, on the 24 th ult., by the Rev. George Charles, Mr Stewart M’William, mariner, toElizabeth, daughter of Mr Robert M’Harg, flesher.At St Simon’s Church, Liverpool, on the 21 st ult., by the Rev. George Yeates, Mr William Rae; second mateof the barque Rialto, of Liverpool, to Jane, daughter of the late Mr George Galloway Stranraer.On the 17 th ult., at Mark of Shennanton, Kirkcowan, by the Rev. James Goold, Mr James M’Geoch, farmer,Craignell, Minnigaff, to Elizabeth, second surviving daughter of Mr John M’Clymont, farmer there.At Drumterlie, Penningham, on the 24 th ult., by the Rev. James Goold, Mr John Meikle, Dudley, to Helen,eldest daughter of Mr William M’Geoch, formerly of Craignell, Minnigaff.At Drannadow, Minnigaff, on the 30 th ult., by the Rev. M. S. Johnstone, Mr James Stroyan, Barr, to Agnes,second daughter of Mr Thomas Symington, farmer, there.

DEATHSHere, at George Street, on the 30 th ult., after a brief illness, Mr Andrew Hamilton, spirit dealer, aged 43years. Friends at a distance are requested to accept of this intimation.At Mertonhall, parish of Penninghame, on the 21 st ult., Alexander Douglas, of consumption.At village of Kirkinner, on the 21 st ult., Mrs Cunningham.At Cairngarroch, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 28 th ult., Mr Anthony M’Whirter, in his 82d year – deservedlyregretted. Deceased was a sergeant in the Galloway Volunteers.9 th July 1857 (Week 28)BIRTHSAt Queen Street, here, on the 20 th ult., the wife of Mr James Brown, baker, of a son.At Milroad Street, Calton, Glasgow, on the 7 th inst., the wife of Mr Thomas Sproat, jun., tailor of House ofRefuge, of a son.At Barwhinnock, on the 30 th of June, Mrs Irving, of a daughter.At Whitehills, Garliestown, on the 6 th inst, Mrs Matthews, of a daughter.MARRIAGESAt the Manse of Ballantrae, on the 30 th June, by the bride’s father, John Black Dill, Esq., writer, Glasgow, toHenrietta Fergusson, eldest daughter of the Rev. John Milroy, minister of Ballantrae.At Drannadow, Minnigaff, on the 28 th ult., by the Rev. M.S. Johnstone, Mr James Stroyan, Barr, to Agnes,second daughter of Mr Thomas Symington, farmer, there.At Castlemilk Place, Glasgow, on the 23d ultimo, the Rev. Thomas Young, Garlieston, to Jessie, eldestdaughter of the Rev. Alex. M’Lean.DEATHSAt Newton-Stewart, on the 6 th instant Charles Burns, aged 17 years.At Newcastle, on the 28 th ult., Mr W. D. Kirkpatrick, formerly of Castle-Douglas.16 th July 1857 (Week 29)BIRTHSAt Garleyhawes, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 8 th instant, the wife of Mr Samuel Wright, of a daughter.At Airyhemming, Old Luce, on the 25 th ultimo, Mrs Green, of a son.At Cairntop, Old Luce, on the 30 th ult., Mrs Douglas, of a daughter.MARRIAGESHere, at Sheuchan Street, on the 9 th inst., by the Rev. George Charles of the Free Church, Stranraer, MrJames Wallace, son of the late Mr John Wallace, Sandmill, to Annie, daughter of Mr R. M’Garva, boatbuilderthere.At Newton-Stewart, on the 14 th inst., by the Rev. S. Richardson, Mr Alexander M’Pherson, to Jane, fourthdaughter of Mr John Connell, innkeeper.At Kirkcudbright, on the 7 th inst., by the Rev. John Underwood, Archibald Rodan, Esq., of Longbank,Kirkmahoe, to Catherine Helen Lorimer, youngest daughter of the late James Douglas, Esq., Kirkcudbright.DEATHSAt Glenluce, on the 9th instant, Mary M’Gill, aged 55 years.At Whitecrook, Old Luce, on the 11 th instant, Helen M’Kie, the beloved wife of Mr Paul, farmer there.At Drumore, on the 13 th inst., Mr Alex M’Culloch, aged 22 years, late draper in Brynmaur, South Wales, -much regretted by a widowed mother.

At Whithorn, on the 9 th inst., Sarah Arnot, wife of William M’Culloch, carter.Suddenly, at Underwood, parish of Tongland, on the 7 th curt., Mr William M’Monnies, farmer there.At Kirkcudbright, on the 10 th inst., Mr Duncan Grant Macdougall, superintendent of constabulary for theStewartry of Kirkcudbright.At Kirkcudbright, on the 5 th inst., Mr Geo. Mantle, aged 68 years, lately holding a commission in the CoastGuard, Redcastle, Forfarshire – long beloved and respected.At Comlongan Castle, on the 8 th inst., aged 69, Walter Phillips, Esq., factor to the Earl of Mansfield.23 rd July 1857 (Week 30)BIRTHSHere, at London Road, on the 21 st inst., Mrs George Rew, of a son.At Portpatrick, on the 15 th instant, the wife of Hugh Howie, Esq., 44 Gloster Street, Glasgow, of a daughter.At the United Presbyterian Manse, Newton-Stewart, on the 13 th inst., the wife of the Rev. William Reid, ofa daughter.At Millisle Dairy, Garliestown, on the 16 th inst., the wife of Mr Bowie, of a daughter.At Pier Cottage, Garliestown, on the 9th instant, the wife of Mr Tofts, gamekeeper to the Earl of Galloway,of a daughter.At 52, Great Charles Street, Mount Joy Square, Dublin, on the 18 th instant, Mrs Robt. M’Meiken, of a son.MARRIAGESHere, at George Street, on the 13 th inst., by the Rev. James Stewart of Sheuchan, Mr William M’Dowall, toMargaret Spalding.Here, at Hanover Street, on the 20 th curt., by the Rev. James Stewart, Mr James Robertson, to Eliza-JaneRussel.At Barglass, parish of Kirkinner, on the 21 st inst., by the Rev. James Reid, Bryce Henry, Esq., Boreland, toAnnie, second daughter of C. Christison, Esq.DEATHSHere, at Castle Street, on the 19 th inst., Cecilia, infant daughter of Mr Wylie, sewing agent.At Inch Village, on the 17 th inst., Margaret Clugston, aged 55 years.At Glenstockadale, Leswalt, on the 16 th instant, Alexander Wright, ship-carpenter, aged 21 years.At Allandoo, Leswalt, on the 21 st inst., Mary Martin, daughter of John Wither, aged 12 years.At Garliestown, on the 15 th inst., Mr William Davidson Strong, only son of John Strong, Esq., of Rock Park,Cheshire, in the 22d year of his age, much respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.30 th July 1857 (Week 31)BIRTHSAt Ivy House, Stranraer, on the 26 th inst., the wife of Maurice Cole, Esq., of a son.At Knock-and-Maze, on the 19 th inst., the wife of Mr David M’Kie, farmer, of a son.At Kirkcudbright, on the 22d inst., Mrs Craig, of a daughter.MARRIAGESOn the 18 th inst., at the Old Priory Church, Dunstable, Beds, by the Rev. Richard Hose, Mr Robert KerrDunn, draper, to Emma, youngest daughter of the late Mr Joseph Cook, excise officer of the above place.At Milnburn Cottage, Luss, on the 13 th inst., by the Rev. Duncan Campbell, minister of the parish, JohnDalrymple, Esq., of Blairderry, Wigtownshire, writer, Glasgow, to Elizabeth, fourth daughter of Mr JamesPaton, wood merchant, Luss.DEATHS

Here, at Castle Street, on the 26 th inst., Agnes M’Meckan, aged 48 years, relict of Mr Thomas Sinclair,millwright, Stranraer.At Drumore, on the 19 th inst., Alexander M’Neillie, aged 87 years, long and respectable innkeeper there.At Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, on the 13 th June last, Archibald, son of Mr John Craig, of the coastguards Drumore.At his residence, Sands Street South, Liverpool, on the 23d inst., Mr Alexander Davies, aged 53 years –highly respected and deeply regretted.At Clantiboys, parish of Mochrum, on the 25 th inst., Alex. M’Kenna, Esq., of Clantiboys, aged 90 years.At Hillhouse, parish of Symington, Ayrshire, on the 21 st inst., Andrew Wright, farm servant, aged 27 years,sixth son of Mr Thomas Wright, Sheuchan Parks, Stranraer.At Scarbraehead, on the 21 st inst., Miss Kirkpatrick, eldest daughter of the late Sir James Kirkpatrick, Bart.of Closeburn.6 th August 1857 (Week 32)BIRTHSAt George Street, here, on the 1 st inst., the wife of Mr Walter Murray, produce agent, of a son.At Craigencross, Leswalt, on the 18 th ultimo, Mrs Robert M’Meikan, of a daughter.At Little Mark, Leswalt, on the 19 th ult., Mrs William Erskine, of a son.At Garhew, Leswalt, on the 21 st ult., the wife of Mr John Johnstone, forester, of twins – son and daughter.At Low Curghie, Kirkmaiden, on the 23d ultimo, Mrs M’Gill, of a son.At Kiltersan, Kirkcowan, on the 26 th ult., the wife of Mr Wales, of a son.At Garleffen, Ballantrae, on the 29 th ult., Mrs Daniel Owen, of a daughter.MARRIAGESHere, at Agnew Crescent, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. G.D. Mathews, of the United Presbyterian Church, MrJohn Aitken, of the steamship Edinburgh, to Helen, only daughter of the late Mr Hugh Main, shipmaster.Here, at Sheuchan Street, on the 4 th instant, by the Rev. Wm. Smellie, Capt. William Urie, of the schoonerWilliams, to Jessie, youngest daughter of the late Capt. William Aitken.At Cassillis, on the 28 th ult., by the Rev. John Milroy, Minister of Ballantrae, George Fergusson, Esq., eldestsurviving son of the late Sir Jas. Fergusson of Kilkerran, Bart., and of the Lady Henrietta Fergusson, toGengina Grace, youngest daughter of the late Archd. Buchanan, Esq., of Auchintorlie.DEATHSAt Oxenford Castle, on the 2d inst, Adamma, Countess of Stair.Here, at Agnew Crescent, on the 1 st instant, Captain And. Shillan, aged 81 years.At Greenfield, parish of Leswalt, on the 4 th instant, after a protracted illness, borne with Christianfortitude and resignation, Andrew, aged 18 years, youngest son of Mr M’William, farmer.At Challoch, Leswalt, on the 4 th instant, the wife of Mr William M’Cutcheon, overseer, aged 38 years.At Kirkcowan, on the 28 th ultimo, Mrs Adair, aged 70 years.At Melbourne, Australia, of consumption, on the 8 th May last, William Jackson, Esq., late of Poundland,Colmonell.At Paris, Canada West, North America, early in June last, Mr Alex. Stewart, late farmer Myroch,Kirkmaiden, a man much respected by all who knew him.At Wigtown, on the 27 th ult., Dr. Broadfoot, aged 46 years.At Wigtown, on the 1 st inst., Captain Robert Boyd – much regretted.13 th August 1857 (Week 33)BIRTHSAt Borgue House, on the 3d inst., Mrs Ewart of a son.At Valleyfield, Tongland, on the 3d ult., Mrs Robert Thomson of a daughter.At Mona Cottage, Ramsey, Isle of Man, the wife of Mr J.P. Sinclair, nursery and seedsman, of a son.

MARRIAGESOn the 26 th March last, at Timbarree, Rocky River, New South Wales, by the Rev. Mr Kingsford, ArchibaldKennedy Cullen, Esq., of Boonoo-Boonoo, New England, second son of the late Rev. Gavin Cullen,Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, to Margeret Lowe, third daughter of Robert Meston, Esq., of Timbarree.At Knock-and-Maize, on the 11 th inst., by the Rev. David Bennet, Mr William M’Cubbin, Kirranrae, to Mary,eldest daughter of Mr Neill, farmer there.On the 30 th April, at John Knox’s Free Church, Melbourne, by the Rev. Mr Miller, Mr Ezekiel Bates,blacksmith, late of Stranraer, to Agnes daughter of David Bradshaw, farmer, Ringheel, Mochrum,Wigtownshire, Scotland.At Miltonise, parish of New Luce, by the Rev. Wm. Ker, on the 28 th ult., Mr Roxburgh, merchant, to MissM’Ilwrick.DEATHSHere, at Hanover Street, on the 10 th inst., Agnes Jessie, infant child of Mr Niven Tailor, grocer, [sic]At Auchneel, Leswalt, on the 10 th inst., after a short illness, Mr Alexander Thomson, farm overseer, aged65 years – much regretted.At Carlton, Borgue, on the 2d August, Alexander Brown, Esq.On the 30 th ultimo, at Cadogan Place, London, Lady Caroline Stewart, sister of the Earl of Galloway.At Ballantrae, on the 6 th inst., George Oliver, Esq., merchant, Manchester, aged 65 years, much regretted,deceased will be long remembered by many for his kindness and generosity.On the 12 th of May last, at Melbourne, Australia, of consumption, William M’Master, third son of Mr JamesM’Master, farmer, Landberrick, parish of Mochrum, Wigtownshire, Scotland.20 th August 1857 (Week 34)BIRTHSAt Dunskey, on the 12 th inst., the wife of Mr Mathew Campbell, warrener, of a daughter.On the 17 th inst., at the Mull of Galloway Light House, the wife of Mr Alexander M’Rae, of a daughter.At Garliestown, on the 13 th inst, the wife of Mr Highet, wine and spirit merchant, of a daughter.At Newton-Stewart, on the 18 th inst, the wife of Mr James Forsyth, Waterside, of a daughter.MARRIAGESAt Drumore, Kirkmdaiden, on the 11 th inst., by the Rev. James Cavan, Mr James Douglas, farmer,Pinminoch, near Girvan, to Miss Jean Allison.At Mains of Douloch, Kirkcolm on the 13 th inst, by the Rev. James Stewart of Sheuchan, Mr William Wright,to Miss Elizabeth M’Coy.At Shiddoch, parish of Whithorn, on the 14 th inst., by the Rev. Christopher Nicholson, Captain Spedding, toMiss Jane M’Monnies.At Townley Street Chapel, Macclesfield, on the 6 th inst., by the Rev. Samuel Bowen, William Meikle, Esq.,M.D., of Loch Head House, Aberdeen, to Eliza, only daughter of Mr Charles Hannay, Melbourne, Australia.DEATHSAt Penang, East Indies, on the 20 th June last, Capt. J.M.G. Hunter, of the ship “John Matthie” of Liverpool,third son of the late Mr James Hunter, merchant, Stranraer.At Bine, parish of Portpatrick, on the 17 th inst., after a long and painful illness, divinely supported withexemplary patience and submission, Margaret Kirkpatrick, aged 62 years, relict of Mr John Wither, farmerthere.At Oxenford Castle on the 9th instant, very suddenly, Margaret Walsh, for upwards of twenty years thefaithful personal attendant of the Countess of Stair, whom she survived only a week.At Lingacre, London, on the 13 th inst., Edwin Thos., aged 3 years and 4 months, second son of Mr Ronald,late of Stranraer.At Portencallie, Kirkcolm, on the 14th inst., Mrs Cochran.

At 23 Berwick Street, Charlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, on the 12 th inst., Margaret Gilmour, aged 36years, wife of Mr Thomas Kirkpatrick, joiner there; deceased was a native of Kirkmaiden.27 th August 1857 (Week 35)BIRTHSAt Machermore, Old Luce, on the 20 th inst., Mrs M’Kie, of a son.At Cairntop, Old Luce, on the 22d inst., Mrs F. Templeton, of a daughter.At 13 Eton Terrace, Edinburgh, on the 8 th inst., the wife of Commander J. de C. Agnew, R.N., of a daughter.At Balig, Rerwick, on the 15 th inst., the wife of Mr James Shennan, of a daughter.At Newton-Stewart, on the 24 th inst., the wife of Mr R. Wilson, boot and shoemaker, of a son.MARRIAGESAt the Abbey of Luce, on the 13 th inst., by the Rev. William Williamson, brother-in-law of the bride, Wm.M’Cormick, Esq., surgeon, Glenluce, to Elizabeth Stewart, youngest daughter of the Rev. John M’Dowall,minister of Old Luce.At Barlocco, Rerwick, on the 18 th instant, by the Rev. James Thomson, Mr John Halliday, Banks, Colvend, toJanet, second daughter of Mr James Campbell, farmer, Barlocco.At Sandmill, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 25 th inst., by the Rev. R. Scrimgeour, Mr Thomas Russell, Newton-Stewart, to Jane, daughter of Mr And. M’Master, farmer Sandmill.At Glenjorrie, Old Luce, on 27 th inst., by the Rev. James Pullar, Glenluce, Mr John Fenwick, draper,Whithorn, to Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr Wales, inspector of poor, Glenluce.At Barnsallie, Old Luce, on 13 th inst., by the Rev. George Wilson, Glenluce, Mr James Heron, Low Sinniness,to Susanna, daughter of Mr Neil, farmer, Barnsallie.DEATHSAt Glenluce, on 21 st inst., Ann, wife of Mr James M’Cowen, grocer, there, aged 54 years.At Isle of Whithorn, on the 16 th instant, Christina Laidlaw, in the 82d year of her age. Deceased was aperson of superior mental attainments, whilst her protracted illness was characterised by an eminentdegree of Christian meekness and resignation.At Village of Kirkinner, on the 12 th inst., Alexander Dunbar, weaver – a respectable man, advanced in life.At Barrochan, parish of Mochrum, on the 25 th instant, Elizabeth Vance, in prime of life.At 5 Taviton Street, Gordon Square, London, on the 20 th inst., Jane, the beloved wife of Robert Charles,Esq., aged 61.At Newton-Stewart, on 23d inst., Mary Nairn, aged 39 years.At Arnsheen, on 22d inst., Janet Gordon, aged 93 years.3 rd September 1857 (Week 36)BIRTHSHere, at London Road, this day, the wife of Mr Wallace, Wine and Spirit Merchant, of a daughter.At Wigtown, on the 29 th ultimo, the wife of Mr Wm. M’Master, station-master, Dysart, of a daughter.On the 26 th ult., at the United Presbyterian Manse, Smyrna, Sunderland, the wife of the Rev. John Parker,of a daughter.On the 27 th ult., at Inch-parks, the wife of Mr James Clark, of a son.MARRIAGESOn the 25 th ultimo, at Sandmill, Stoneykirk, by the Rev. Robert Scrimgeour, of the Free Church, Mr Russell,grocer, Newton-Stewart, to Jane, only daughter of Mr M’Master, farmer there.On the 27 th ultimo, at Trinity Chapel, Ayr, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Glasgow, the Rev. Thomas HenryHunt, incumbent of Badsey and Wickhamford, Worcestershire, to Charlotte, fifth daughter of the lateAlexander West Hamilton, Esq., of Pinmore.

At Brantford, Canada West, on the 13 th inst., by the Rev. John Alexander, William Grant, Esq., firm ofTaylor and Grant, to Isabella, second daughter of Andw. Taylor Esq., Fordown, Scotland.DEATHSAt Glen Street, here, on the 12 th instant, Euphemia Flockhart, wife of Mr Hugh Atkins – advanced in years.Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 16 th inst., Mr John Irving, aged 71 years.Here, at Rose Street, on the 6 th instant, Jane Milnae, aged 74 years, relict of Mr Thomas M’Ilwrick, brewer.At Galdenoch Mill, parish of Leswalt, on the 9 th inst., Mary Cochrane, wife of Mr David Adams, miller -much regretted.At Cairnmaneillie, parish of Inch, on the 13 th instant Mr William Garret, farmer, advanced in life.At Newton-Stewart, on the 14 th instant, Mr James Douglas Kennedy, late of Mobile, United States, America,son of Mr Alex Kennedy, Newton-Stewart.At Newton, Ayr, on the 31 st ult., Margaret Isabella, only daughter of Mr John Finlayson, Free Church SchoolInch.At Dumfries, on the 10 th instant, Ann, widow of the late Rev. Dr. David Lamont, of Kirkpatrick-Durham.At Whithorn, on the 10 th inst. Mr John M’Culloch, stone-mason.24 th September 1857 (Week 39)BIRTHSAt Glengyre, Kirkcolm on the 22s instant, the wife of Mr Archibald Auld, of a daughter.At Meningorott Timboon, Victoria, Australia, on the 20 th June late, the wife of P. M’Arthur, Esq., of a son.Mrs Arthur is a native of Portlogan, Kirkmaiden.At Kirmabreck Parish School-house, Creetown, Mrs James Martin, of a daughter.On the 10 th instant, at Craig, the wife of James Carruthers, Esq., of a son.MARRIAGESNo MarriagesDEATHSAt Hanover street, here, on the 12 th inst., Mr James M’Meikan, aged 77 years.At Newton-Stewart, on the 20 th instant, Dr William Ramsay Potts, surgeon to the Galloway RiflesRegiment of Militia.At Kiltersan, Kirkcowan, on the 20 th instant, Jane Hannah, aged 84 years, relict of Mr Hutchison, farmerthere.At Culbratton, Penningham, on the 21 st inst., Elizabeth M’Cracken, relict of Mr Wm. Agnew.1 st October 1857 (Week 40)BIRTHSAt Bargany, on the 30 th September, the Viscountess Dalrymple, of a son.On the 12 th August, at Broach, the wife of Captain W. Wilson, 1 st Grenadiers, Bombay N. I., of a daughter.On the 26 th Sept., at Clifford Villa, Merton Road, Bootle, Mrs Wm. Payne, of a daughter.At Mains of Park, Glenluce, on the 21 st ult., Mrs Kelly, of a son.At Kilfillan, Old Luce, on the 10 th ult., Mrs M’Lean, of a son.At Glenhoul, Old Luce, on the 20 th ult., Mrs Girvan, of a daughter.At High Culmalzie, parish of Kirkinner, on the 24 th ult., Mrs Heron, of a daughter.At Kirkcudbright, on the 27 th ult., the wife of Mr Adam Muir, ironmonger, of a son.At the Manse, Glasserton, on the 25 th ult., the wife of the Rev. Archibald Stewart, of a daughter.At Port Mary, Rerrick, on the 22d ult., Mrs William Irving, of a son.At Williams Road, Toorak, Victoria, on the 26 th June, Mrs Garlies C. Maitland, of a son.At Kirkmabreck Parish Schoolhouse, Creetown, on the 20 th ult., Mrs James Martin, of a daughter.

At Pinminnoch, parish of Portpatrick, on the 24 th ult., the wife of Mr Thomas M’Chleary, farmer there, of adaughter.At Mull, Kirkcowan, on the 28 th ult., the wife of Mr Hall, land stewart, [sic] of a daughter.At Golden Gully, Fryer’s Creek, Australia, on the 29 th June Last, Mrs Wither, wife of Mr John Wither, late ofBine, Portpatrick of a son.MARRIAGESAt Milton, Craigoch, Kirkcolm, on the 24 th ult., by the Rev. James Stewart, Mr George Drysdale, to MissMatilda M’Coy.At Auchterlure, Inch, on the 28 th ult., by the Rev. James Stewart, Mr William Cosh, to Miss ElizabethHiggins.At Sandmiln, Stoneykirk, by the Rev. James Stewart of Sheuchan, on the 17 th ult., Mr James Booth, to MissCaffel.At New Luce, on the 24 th ult., by the Rev. William Ker, Mr William Murdoch, Paisley, to Martha, youngestdaughter of the late Mr Thomas Lupton, Culhorn.At Bridge of Bladenoch, on the 25 th ult., by the Rev. Mr Agnew, Mr Alex. Montgomery, to Miss Martin.At High Balfern, parish of Kirkinner, on the 22d ult., by the Rev. James Reid, Mr James, to Miss M’Gibney.On the 15 th ult., at Ken Bridge, New-Galloway, by the Rev. John Haining, Thomas T. Rankine, manufacturer,Kirkcudbright, to Grace, youngest daughter of John Hunter, Half-Mark, Dalry.At Ayr, on the 29 th ult., by the Rev. Mr Shaw, Mr Alex M’Pherson, farm servant, Tarbolton, to Jessie,daughter of Wm. Hall, farm servant, parish of Inch.At 36, St Andrew’s Street, on the 25 th ultimo, by the Rev. Alexander Spiers, of Gorbals, Mr RobertWorkman Thomson, to Henrietta, second daughter of Mr James Broadfoot, commercial traveller.DEATHSAt Albion Street, London, on the 20 th Sept. Jane, relict of Sir James E. Aderson, - Friends are requested toaccept of this intimation.At Auchleach, Kirkcolm, on the 29 th ult., Mr Archd. Carnochan, aged 72 years.At Glenluce, on the 13 th ult., Robert Hood, aged 40 years.At Glenluce, on the 16 th ult., John Miller, aged 2 ½ years.At Glenjorrie, Old Luce, on the 24 th ult., John M’Gill, aged 95 years.At Tahall, parish of Kirkinner, on the 23d ult., Mr Alex. Milligan, aged 60 years.At the Village of Kirkinner, on the 27 th ult., Mr Robert Kenyon.At Castle-Douglas, on the 28 th ult., Isabella, aged 27, eldest daughter of Mr James Henderson, brewerthere.At Whithorn, on the 27 th ult., Janet M’Kinnel, wife of Mr John Coid, slater.At Drumore Village, Kirkmaiden, on the 30 th ult., Elizabeth Nibloe, aged 34 years, the beloved wife of MrArchibald M’Vie, merchant tailor there – very much regretted by her husband and family, besides anumerous circle of acquaintances and neighbours, to whom she was much endeared by her kind andaffectionate manner and honest industry.At Newton-Stewart, on the 29 th ult, Jane, daughter of Mr J. Mitchell, nurseryman, Newton-Stewart.At Simla, on or about the 6 th July, aged 52 years, Colonel William Stuart Menteath, fourth son of the late SirCharles Granville Menteath, Bart., of Closeburn.8 th October 1857 (Week 41)BIRTHSAt Sun Street, here, on the 1 st inst., the wife of Capt. James Eaglesome, of a son.At Craigenholly, Old Luce, on the 14 th ult., Mrs M’Namie, of a son.At Dunragit, on the 24 th ult., Mrs Crossan, of a son.At Auchenmalg, Old Luce, on the 22d ult., Mrs M’Culloch, of a son.At Glenluce, on the 2d instant, Mrs Campbell, of a daughter.At No 12 Comely Green Place, Edinburgh, on the 24 th ultimo, Mrs Alexander Waugh, of a daughter.At Wigtown, on the 29 th ult., the wife of James M’Lean, Esq., City of Glasgow Bank, of a daughter.At Wigtown, on the 2d inst, the wife of Mr James Roney, shoemaker, of a daughter.

MARRIAGESHere, at Sheuchan Street, on the 5 th inst., by the Rev. James Stewart, Mr William Murray, mariner, toRebecca, youngest daughter of Mr Edward Hollows.At Portpatrick, on the 6 th instant, by the Rev. Mr James Smellie of Stranraer, John Gordon, Esq., draper,Stranraer, to Miss Elizabeth M’Clew, of Portpatrick.At Portpatrick, on the 6 th instant, by the Rev. Mr James Smellie of Stranraer, Mr David Kerr, farmer,Craigoch Park, to Jane, daughter of Mr Hugh Alexander, carpenter, Portpatrick.At Queen Street, Dumfries, on the 29 th ultimo, by the Rev. M. N. Goold, Mr Samuel S. Ronald, baker,Dumfries, to Jane, only daughter of Mr Robert M’Chleary, saddler, Stranraer.At Sorbie, on the 22d ult., by the Rev. K. Sloan, Mr James M’Credie, cattle dealer, to Elizabeth, daughter ofMr James M’Gowan, Sorbie.DEATHSHere, at High Street, on the 6 th inst., Margaret Jamieson, relict of Mr Gilbert Jamieson, farmer, LowCurghie, Kirkmaiden.Here, at St John Street, on the 7 th inst., after a short illness, Mr Alexander M’Cord, joiner – much regretted.At North Craig Reservoir, Kilmarnock, on the 26 th ult., Mr John Peacock, late of Auchneel, Leswalt.At Edinburgh, on the 26 th ult., Arthur Welsh, Esq. of Collin.At Castle-Douglas, on the 28 th ult., Isabella, aged 27, eldest daughter of Mr James Hewatson, brewer there.At Brackah, Leswalt, on the 7 th inst., Ann Wither, advanced in years.At Sandhead, on the 6 th inst., Mr William Bruce.At Cawnpore, on the 16 th August last, after a few hours’ illness, Captain Howard Douglas Campbell, of herMajesty’s 78 th Highlanders, third son of the late Rear Admiral Campbell, of Barbreck, Argyllshire; deeplygretted [sic]. He was well known in Ayr.15 th October 1857 (Week 42)BIRTHSAt Airyhemming, Old Luce, on the 1 st inst., the wife of Mr M’Kerlie, of a daughter.At Glenluce, on the 10 th inst., Mrs Parr of a daughter.At Portpatrick, on the 8 th inst., the wife of Mr Thos. M’Carlie, police officer, of a daughter.At Kirkcowan, on the 8 th inst., the wife of Mr David Thompson, dyker, of a son.At Dalreagle, Kirkinner, on the 6 th inst., Mrs Malone, of a daughter.At Crous, Kirkinner, on the 11 th inst., Mrs J. Herron, of a daughter.MARRIAGESAt Dinnance, on the 13 th inst., by the Rev. C. Nicholson, Mr Nathan Duff, merchant, Whithorn, to MissGourlay, eldest daughter of the late Mr John Gourlay, Dinnance.At Boreland of Girthon, on the 6 th inst., by the Rev. H. Morton Jack, Mr Charles Anderson, farmer,Barsalloch, Mochrum, to Mary, fourth daughter of the late Mr Porter, of Boreland of Girthon.DEATHSAt Knocknain, Leswalt, on the 22d ult., Andrew, aged 11 years; on the 10 th Robert, aged 6 years; and onthe evening of the 10 th inst., Alexander, aged 1 year – sons of Mr James Anderson.At Barlockhart, Old Luce, on the 30 th ult., suddenly, Peter Casey, aged 21 years.At Clugstone Cottage, parish of Kirkcowan, on the 9 th inst., Janet Crawford, aged 75 years, wife of MrThomas Dunlop, crofter there.At Killiemore, parish of Penningham, on the 12 th inst., Mr John Hannay, late farmer, Spittal, aged 50 years.At Birmingham, on the 30 th ult., in the prime of life, Jane, eldest daughter of Mr Alex. Brait, of Creetown,Stewartry of Kirkcudbright – deeply regretted.

22 nd October 1857 (Week 43)BIRTHSHere, on the 11 th instant, Mrs J. Miller, of a son – still born.At Portpatrick, on the 16 th instant, the wife of Mr John Lucas, butler to Edward H. Blair, Esq., of Dunskey,of a daughter.MARRIAGESAt Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 6 th instant, by the Rev. R. Hyslop, Mr Thomas Carnochan, formerly inAuchleach, to Helen, eldest daughter of the late Mr Wallace, parochial schoolmaster, Kirkcolm.At Carsegowan, parish of Wigtown, on the 13 th inst., by the Rev. Peter Young, William Robert Laird, toMartha, second daughter of Mrs Martin, Carsegowan.DEATHSAt Barscarrow, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 14 th inst., after a protracted illness borne with Christianresignation, Mr Alexander M’Clymont, aged 72 years.On the 20 th instant, at Barscarrow, parish of Stoneykirk, after a short illness, John Milligan, aged 10 years,grandson of Mr James Gibson.On the 10 th instant, at Hagston Moor, Glenapp, Agnes Biggam, aged 85 years.On the 19 th instant, at Newton-Stewart, at the house of her uncle, Adam Jamieson, Esq., banker, Barbara E.Jamieson, aged 16 ½ years.On the 16 th instant, at Ballaird, parish of Kirkinner, after a short but very severe illness borne withmeekness and patience, Alexander M’Tear, aged 38 years.29 th October 1857 (Week 44)BIRTHSAt Castle Sinniness, Old Luce, on the 13 th inst., Mrs Thompson of a daughter.At Newton-Stewart, on the 23d instant, the wife of Mr John Reid, grocer, of a son.MARRIAGESAt Knockwhasen, parish of Portpatrick, on the 26 th instant, by the Rev. William Smellie, Stranraer, MrRobert Hunter, farmer, Newfield, Leswalt, to Jessie, youngest daughter of the late Capt. Kilpatrick.At Little Lochans, on the 8 th instant, by the Rev. James Ferguson, of Inch, Mr William Carter, mason,Stranraer, to Sarah, daughter of Mr James M’Geoch, crofter there.At Riverhead Chapel, on the 15 th inst., Wilbraham Egerton, Esq., eldest son of William Tatton Egerton,Esq., M.P., to the Lady Mary Amherst, eldest daughter of Earl Amherst.On the 29 th September last, at St. James’ Cathedral, Toronto, C.W., by the Rev. the Rector, Mr ArchibaldDouglas Scott (late of Minnigaff, Scotland), to Anna, eldest daughter of Thomas Anderson, Esq., ofManchester, England.DEATHSHere, at Queen Street, on the 19 th instant, John Semple, Esq., aged 74 years, late Comptroller of Customs,Stranraer.Here, at Bellevilla House, on the 24th instant, Alice Isabella, youngest daughter of P. MacLean, Esq., ofDuchra.At Culhorn Mains, on the 25 th inst., Mr Robert Shaw, joiner, aged 50 years.At Knocknain, Leswalt, on the 21 st inst., the wife of Mr James Anderson, aged 40 years.On the 23d October, Margaret Murray, aged 93, relict of Mr Thomson, of Thornbank.On the 21 st inst., at Borgue-House, James Alexander, second son of R. Ewart, Esq.,At Portmary, near Kirkcudbright, on the 6 th curt., Mr Thomas Irving, farmer, - deeply regretted.

On the 14 th instant, at Leamington Spa, where he was much respected, Patrick Brown, Esq., M.D., a nativeof Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Scotland.5 th November 1857 (Week 45)BIRTHSAt Craigslae, parish of Portpatrick, on the 29 th ult., the wife of Mr Thos. Cluckie, farmer, of a son.At Newton-Stewart, on the 20 th ult., the wife of Mr James Thorburn, of a daughter.MARRIAGESOct. 3d, at Mangotsfield, by the Rev. Robert Brodie, M.A., John only son of John Fergusson, Esq., Ardwell,Stoneykirk, N.B., to Emily Marion, youngest daughter of Mr John Croome, of Ovendale, Gloucestershire.At Drumjargon, parish of Kirkinner, by the Rev. James Reid, Dr. Snowdon, Wigtown, to Miss M’Kie,daughter of Mr M’Kie, farmer there.DEATHSHere, at Castle Street, on the 1 st inst., Margaret, aged 21 years, eldest surviving daughter of Mr JohnRitchie, cabinetmaker.At Lintmill, Glenluce, on the 1 st inst., Mr Jas. Craig, draper, Manchester.At Craigcaffie, on the 3d inst., after a lingering illness, Mr Andrew Lusk, of Almont, Colmonell, in the 65 thyear of his age.At Sandhead, on the 3d inst., Martha Black, in the 80 th year of her age, relict of Mr Peter Douglas,merchant.At Bigpark, Ballantrae, on the 30 th ult., Mr William Agnew, aged 74 years.At Causewayend, near Newton-Stewart, on the 29 th ult., after a long illness, borne with Christian patience,Mr Alexander Hunter.At Garliestown, on the 30 th ult., Mary Henderson, wife of Mr Andrew Henderson, innkeeper.12 th November 1857 (Week 46)BIRTHSAt Church Street, here on the 8 th instant, the wife of Mr John Muir, boot and shoemaker, of a son.At Whitecrook, Old Luce, on the 21 st ult., Mrs M’Tear, of a daughter.At Merthyr Tydvil, on the 3d inst., the wife of Mr John Menzie, of a son.At Rosebank, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 5 th instant, Mrs Helm, of a daughter.At 94, Belgrove, Glasgow, on the 11th inst., the wife of Mr Anthony Morrison, of a son.MARRIAGESHere, at the Commercial Hotel, on the 10 th inst., by the Rev. Mr Simpson, Robert Anderson, Esq., Drumore,to Mary Wallace, Stranraer.Here, at Charlotte Street, on the 9 th inst., by the Rev. William M. Simpson, Mr Hamilton M’Bride, agent, toHelen second daughter of the late Mr Thomas Lindsay, baker, Stranraer.On the 5 th November, by license, at the Tabernacle Chapel, Newport, Monmothshire by the Rev. ThomasGillman, Mr Robert Holmes, draper, Swansea, to Helen eldest daughter of Mr John Wallace, Portpatrick,Wigtownshire, Scotland.DEATHSHere, at Trade Street, on the 6 th inst., Agnes, aged 15 years, daughter of Mr John Eaglesome, mariner.At Genoch, on the 4 th instant, Helen M’Kay, aged 20 years.At Glenluce, on the 8 th instant, James Higgins, aged 2 ½ years.At Honeypig, Old Luce, on the 1 st inst., Mr Robert Buyers, senior, aged 90 years.

At Wigtown, on the 4 th instant, Mr John Fraser, joiner, aged 41 years.At Whithorn, on the 3d instant, Mr William Stewart, formerly for many years tenant of the farm of LowArrow. - At same place, on the 7 th instant, Isabella Cumming, relict of the late James M’Dinnell.At Hong Kong, on the 4 th September last, Lieutenant Keith Stewart commanding H.M.’s gun-boat Plover,aged 24 years, third son of James Stewart, Esq., of Cairnsmore – deeply regretted.19 th November 1857 (Week 47)BIRTHSAt Hong Kong, on the 18 th September, the wife of P. Campbell, Esq., Manager of the Oriental BankCorporation, of a daughter.At Castle-Douglas, on the 15 th inst., the wife of Mr S. Gordon, printer and stationer, of a daughter.MARRIAGESSHAW – PERRYMAN. – Nov. 17, at Lewis Street, Stranraer, by the Rev. T. Easton Mr David W. Shaw, toSusan, youngest daughter of the late Mr G. Perryman.At Beoch, parish of Inch, on the 11 th instant, by the Rev. James Ferguson, Mr Edward Hyslop, to Elizabeth,eldest daughter of the late Mr John Brown, teacher, Enoch, Portpatrick.DEATHSAt Agnew Crescent here, on the 18 th inst., William, aged 8 years, fourth son of Mr James Smith, printer.At Agnew Crescent here, on the 5 th inst., Mr James M’Math, mariner, aged 60 years – much regretted by allwho knew him.At Fisher Street, here, on the 18 th inst, Miss Sarah Muckle, aged 87 years.At Broach, on the morning of the 8 th ult., Robert, the beloved son of Captain W. Wilson, 1 st Grenadiers,aged 1 year and 8 days.At Greenock, on the 5 th inst., Jane, wife of Mr Hooks, and second daughter of Mr Thomas M’Master, farmer,Milmain, Stoneykirk.At Norwich, on the 12 th inst., Esther, only daughter of the late Mr Wm. Garrett, farmer, Cairnmacneillie,parish of Inch.At Barwhirran, Penningham, on the 14 th inst., Mr Alex. Sanders, aged 25 years.At Glenluce Row, Newton-Stewart, on the 13 th inst., Mrs Fulton, advanced in years.At Kenmure Arms, New-Galloway, on the 30 th ult., Mr John Wilson, innkeeper, aged 47 years.At Lochfoot, on the 10 th inst., very suddenly Mr H. Gordon, of Castle-Douglas, aged 81 years.26 th November 1857 (Week 48)BIRTHSAt Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, on the 20 th inst., Mrs Godfrey Basville Macdonald Beatson, of a son.At Wigtown Free Church Manse, on the 19 th inst., Mrs David Carnegie Agnew, of a daughter.Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 24 th inst., the wife of Mr David Aitchison, mason, of a daughter.At Pinminnoch, Portpatrick, on the 22d inst., the wife of Mr Robert Kerr, farmer there, of a son.At Genoch, on the 8 th inst., Mrs Clanachan, of a daughter.At Old Hall, Old Luce, on the 14 th inst., Mrs Horner, of a daughter.At Glenluce, on the 15 th inst., Mrs W. Parker, of a son.At Main Street, Cartdyke, Greenock, on the 9 th inst., the wife of Mr William Buchan, cabinetmaker, of a son.MARRIAGESAt 62, Hanover Street, Edinburgh, on the 25 th curt., by the Rev. Dr. Tweedie, Charles Brown, Esq., writer,Stranraer, to Georgina, second daughter of the late Mr John Henderson, builder, Edinburgh.Here, at Sheuchan Street, on the 24 th instant, by the Rev. James Stewart, Mr William Hamilton, to MissMargaret Elliot.

At Milmain, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 17 th inst., by the Rev. John J. Campbell, Mr Wm. Rose, to Mary,youngest daughter of Mr Thomas McMaster, farmer, Milmain.At Glenluce, on the 19 th inst., by the Rev. John M’Dowall, Mr John Cumming, ship-carpenter, to MissMargaret Savage.At Brae, on 25 th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Corson, Mr James Wright, farmer, Shalloch, to Joan, second daughterof Mr Thomas Ferguson, farmer, Laigh Drumdow, Kirkoswald.DEATHSHere, at Sheuchan Street, on the 21 st inst., after a long illness, John, aged 14 years, only son of Capt. JohnKerr.Here, at High Street, on the 28 th inst., Miss Mary M’Nish – advanced in years.At Darskilpine, Old Luce, on the 20 th inst., Mr Henderson, farmer, aged 78 years – much regretted.At 94 Belgrave, Glasgow, on the 22d inst., the infant son of Mr A. Morrison.At Wigan, Lancashire, on the 21 st inst, Mr James Stroyan, draper, aged 70 years. He was a man highlyesteemed and greatly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances both in England andScotland. He was a native of Kirkcowan, Wigtownshire, but a residenter in Wigan for the last 48 years.Distant friends will please accept this intimation.At Knockencur, parish of Kirkinner, on the 20 th inst., Anthony, second son of Mr M’Clure, farmer there.3 rd December 1857 (Week 49)BIRTHSAt Balgown, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 25 th ult., Mrs S. Matthews, of a son.At Sinniness, Old Luce, on the 17 th ult., Mrs Drysdale, of a son.At Glenluce, on the 25 th ult., Mrs Dorren, of a son.On the 28 th ult., at Castle-Douglas, the wife of Mr J. Moffat, banker there, of a daughter.On the 29 th ult., at the Grove, Castle-Douglas, Mrs Kerr, of a son.MARRIAGESAt Knock and Maize, Leswalt, on the 26 th ult., by the Rev. David Bennet, Mr William Ross, to Miss GraceM’Douall.At 34 Cook Street, Glasgow, on the 20 th ult., by the Rev. Wm. Lindsay, D.D., Mr Peter Aitken, Edinburgh andGlasgow Railway, to Jane Goldie, youngest daughter of the late Mr Wm. Russell, Paisley.At Isle of Whithorn, on the 24 th ult., by the Rev. F. Anderson, Mr Wm. Kenyon, cattle dealer and auctioneer,Whithorn, to Miss Mary Ann Paterson, Isle of Whithorn.At Millbank, Troqueer, on the 27 th ult., by the Rev. Walter M’Farlane, Mr John Wilson, shoemaker,Dumfries, to Mary, second daughter of Mr James M’Kie, Cotland Croft, Wigtownshire.At Burnfoot of Carsluith, on the 27 th ult., by the Rev. Thomas Johnstone, Miss Jane Templeton, to Mr DavidShannon, schoolmaster, Laggan of Anwoth.At Low Challoch, Old Luce, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. John M’Dowall, Mr Robert Drysdale, labourer, toIsabella Henry.DEATHSAt Honover Street, Stranraer, on the 30 th ult., Robert Hughes Bogan, Esq., surgeon, aged 36 years. Friendsat a distance please accept this intimation.Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 28 th ult. Mr James Murray, shoemaker, aged 65 years.At Newton-Stewart, on the 29 th ult., Mary Heron, advanced in years.At Eden, Co. Antrim, Ireland, on the 26 th ult., Helen, wife of Mr Thomas M’Callum, late of H.M. Coast Guardservice, aged 57 years.At New York, on the 3d ult., Robert Maclachlan, of Anwoth parish, aged 51.10 th December 1857 (Week 50)

BIRTHSAt Craigdarroch, on the 28 th ult., Mrs Cutlar Fergusson, of a son.At Redcastle, on the 30 th ult., the wife of Alexander M’Neilie, of a daughter.At Castle-Douglas, on the 6 th inst., the wife of Mr Thos. Crosbie, draper there, of a daughter.MARRIAGESAt Dalbeattie, on the 4 th instant, by the Rev. George Dudgeon, Mr Robert Dickson, Kirkcudbright, to Sarah,daughter of Mr Thomas Moffat, Dalbeattie.At Kirwaugh, on the 1 st inst., by the Rev. Jas. Reid, Mr Robert Farrels, saddler, to Miss Margaret Gibson,both of Whithorn.On the 3d inst., at Whithorn, by the Rev. C. Nicholson, Mr William Black, shoemaker, to Miss ElizabethMaxwell.DEATHSHere, at North Strand Street, on the 7 th inst., Sarah Heron, wife of Mr Bowie, late farmer Balyett.At the Glebe, near Stranraer, on the 6 th inst., Agnes Nisbet, wife of Mr Hugh Hunter, baker.At Corsewall Mills, Kirkcolm, on the 5 th inst., Mary daughter of Mr Andrew Hannay.At Ardwall, on the 2d instant, James Murray M’Culloch, Esq.At March Farm, Village of Kirkinner, on the 28 th ult., Nathan M’Gill, aged 22 years.On the 28 th ult., at Wavertree, Liverpool, Mr Wm. Bland, formerly of Gatehouse-of-Fleet, aged 65 years.On the 10 th of September last, at Lahore, India, Mrs Elizabeth Lett, formerly Mrs Spankie of Simla, throughfear of the Sepoys, being confined in the fort of Lahore for three days, deeply regretted by all who knewher.The maiden name of deceased was Elizabeth Armstrong, and she was sister to Mr Francis Armstrong,tailor and clothier, Newton-Stewart, Wigtownshire, and was a native of Newton-Stewart.At New York, on the 11 th November, Jas. C. Beattie, in his 32d year a native of Kells, Kirkcudbright.17 th December 1857 (Week 51)BIRTHSAt Kilhilt, Portpatrick, on the 2d instant, the wife of Alexandr M’Caig, Esq., of a son.At Balcraig, Whithorn, on the 30 th ult, the wife of Mr Coupland, Orchard, Glenluce, of a son.At Kiltersan, Kirkcowan, on the 8 th instant, the wife of Mr Hutcheson, farmer there, of a son.MARRIAGESAt Gatehouse, Kirkcowan, on the 4 th instant, by the Rev. Dr Charles, Mr Andrew Hannay, to Miss ElizabethRobertson.DEATHSHere, at King Street, on the 15 th instant, Janet, eldest daughter of Mr Anderson, farmer, Glentriplock,Mochrum.Here, at King Street, on the 11 th inst., Catherine McKie, aged 75 years, relict of Mr John Kennedy, formerlyof Minnigaff. Friends at a distance will please accept of this intimation.At Newton-Stewart, on the 9 th inst., William Erskine, Esq., surgeon. He was much respected in this locality,and his sudden demise will carry grief to many a household.At Creetown, on the 13 th instant, Captain J. M. Denniston, advanced in years.Drowned at sea, on the 18 th August last, having been washed off the jib-boom of the ship Cairnsmore ofLiverpool, William eldest son of the late Mr Goudie, farmer Kildarroch, Kirkinner.At the Manse, Barr, on the 12 th instant, Maryanne Inglis, wife of the Rev. James Gibson.Killed by mutineers, at the village near Bareilly, Captain Hugh Vans Hathorn, 18 th Regiment B.N.I., onlyson of the late Vans Hathorn, Esq., of Garthland, W.S. Friends will please accept of this intimation.

At Ripon, on the 3d instant, Mr John M’Conochie, draper and tea dealer, in the 81 st year of his age - deeplyregretted by a wide circle of acquaintances. Deceased went from the parish of Girthon, Stewartry ofKirkcudbright, upwards of sixty years ago.At Basingstoke, on the 8 th instant, Jane Sophia Rainsford, aged 11 years, third daughter of Major RainsfordHannay of Kirkdale, Kirkcudbrightshire.On the 3d October last, at Hamilton and Tait’s Hotel Goulbourne Road, near Melbourne, Australia, ThomasNibloe, son of the late Mr James Nibloe of Dumfries.24 th December 1857 (Week 52)BIRTHSHere, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 20 th inst., the wife of Mr William Stewart, flesher, of a daughter.At the Free Church Manse, Inch, on the 20 th instant, Mrs Ferguson, of a daughter.At Knocktim, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 18 th inst., Mrs Gilmour, of a daughter.At Springbank, on the 19 th inst., the wife of Mr James Adair, of a son.At the Reformed Presbyterian Manse, Castle-Douglas, on the 14 th inst., the wife of the Rev. WilliamSymington, of a daughter.MARRIAGESAt Torhouse, on the 15 th inst., by the Rev. P. Young, Mr John Doig, veterinary surgeon, Wigtown, toElizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr John Campbell, late of Campford.On the 23d ult., at the residence of the bride’s father, Park Street, Hamilton, Canada West, by the Rev.Robert Burnett, Henry B. Rodgers, Esq., of her Majesty’s Customs, Suspension Bridge, to Agnes Paterson,second daughter of Alexander M’Farlane, Esq., formerly of Stranraer.At Blandfield House, Edinburgh, on the 16 th inst., by the Rev. James M’Letchie, D.D. John HutchisonRobertson, M.D., No 78, Lauriston Place, to Mary Anne, oldest surviving daughter of Thomas Murray, LL.D.DEATHSHere, at Glenwell Street, on the 21 st instant, Mr James Thompson, shoemaker, advanced in years.At Newton-Stewart, on the 20 th instant, Mr John M’Conochie, far advanced in years. Deceased was muchrespected in this district, and was the oldest member of session in the parish of Penningham.At Whithorn, on the 18 th inst., Peter Young, aged 56 years.On the 16 th ult., at Astoria, Long Island, New York, America, Mr Henry Fullarton, second son of Mr Alex.Fullarton, Castle-Douglas, aged 26 years.31 st December 1857 (Week 53)BIRTHSAt Tobermory, on the 21 st instant, the wife of Mr William Sproat, writer, of a son.At Whitecairn, Old Luce, on the 16 th instant, Mrs M’William, of a son.At Kirkcowan, on the 22d inst., Mrs Tanner, of a son.At Crows, parish of Kirkinner, on the 25 th inst., Mrs Ross, of twins, a son and a daughter – son still-born.At Barrochan, parish of Mochrum, on the 24 th inst., Mrs Dixon, of a son.At the U.P. Manse, Mountain Cross, Noblehouse, on the 25 th inst., the wife of the Rev. Robert Rutherford, ofa son.At Munches, on the 28 th inst., the wife of Wellwood Maxwell, Esq., of a son.MARRIAGESNo MarriagesDEATHS

At the Manse of Stoneykirk, on Friday, the 25 th inst., the Rev. J. J. Campbell, Minister of Stoneykirk – deeplyregretted.At Portospittal Bay, on the 28 th instant, Mr John Anderson, advanced in years.At Kirkcowan, on the 16 th inst., Mr Milligan, of the Craighlaw Arms Inn, aged 52 years – deeply regrettedby his family and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.At Glenluce, on the 22d inst., Mary Young.At Drumpail, on the 25 th inst., James Miller, son of Mr Miller, farmer there.At Old Lane, Kirkcowan, on the 27 th inst., Mr Wm. M’Fadzean, dyker, aged 74 years.At Florence, Italy, on the 19 th inst., the Rev. Robert Maxwell Hannah, formerly pastor of the Free Church ofGirthen and Anwoth, Gatehouse-of-Fleet.At Nether Rusko, near Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 21 st inst., Bathea Blain, the beloved spouse of Mr JohnGoudie, farmer there.