The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-22
DIED..


In Ohio, Col. Daniel Boon. As he lived so
he died, with his gun in his hand. We are in
formed by gentleman direct from Boon's set
Element on the Missouri, that early ia last month
Col. Boon rode TO derrick, seated himself
within blind raised to conceal him from the
game. That while sitting thus concealed with
his old rusty rifle in his hand, pointed towards
the lick, the muzzle resting on log, his face to
the breech Of his gun, his rifle cooked, his finger
to the trigger, one eye shut, the other looking.
along the barrel through the sights--in this POI
stion, without struggle or motion, and of course
without pain, he breathei out his last so gently,
that when he was found next day by his friends,
although stiff and cold, he looked as If alive.
with MS gun IN mas hand just an the act of firing.
OHIO paper
In Milton, N. Y. Mr.. Alexander Ross, aged a.
bout CXX.--a native of Scotland, he served un-
der the Pretender, in l745, came to America af
ter the Culioden defeat, served under Wolf, in
the British, and during part of the war of the
Revolution, in the American service, and at the
age of 1T joined the church.
In District of Columbia, Capt John Lawson
Nailor, aged GA soldier of the revolution.
In ST. Louis, Missouri Territory, Capt Thorn
as Ramsay, of a wound received in duel with
Capt. Martin
In Portsmouth, Mrs. SARAH f. CLAGGETT con-
sort of William Claggett, Esq. and only daughter
of Gov. Plumer, aged a.
In Boston, FRANCIS ANTHONY MATIGNoN,
D. ID. for 26 years pastor Of the Roman Catholic
Church in that place.
In Eewburyport, on Sunday last, after attend
ing divine service all day, Mr.. Samuel Lunt, ag-
ed 72-he expired IN his chair without any APP
parent previous indisposition.
La Oakham, Mr. John Robinson, aged 59.--His
death was ocCasioned by small wound in one Of
his toes made by nail which was SO riding that
it excited but little attention at the time or ncon
venience for weak after-when it became very
painful and was much swollen, extending 70 the
knee. An affection of the lungs Immediately en-
sued, which proved fatal in three weeks.
In Bangor. Abigail, daughter of Isaac Randall,
aged Is months.
In Brewer, Mr.. Thomas Chamberlain, aged %
In Eastport, Michael Duaeo, aged IS, lately
from Ireland.
In Wales, fifth inst. Elias Libby, son OF Capt,
Nath'l. Jewell, aged 2 years and 8 months.
AT Musquash, Mrs Ann p. Mount, aged SO.
In this town, Mrs. Lucy Liscom, aged 44.-A
child of Mr.. Samuel rockingham, aged A months
Charles Harris, son Of Capt. T.. Grueby, aged
2 years and S months.-Funeral This Afterpoon,
at o'clock-relations and friends are requested
to attend, without particular invitation.---
Ephraim Greedy, son Of Capt. Isaac Sturdivant,
aged IS months.
Dvouned-On the coast Of Labrador, from
sohr. Three Brothers, Capt Stephen Fountain,
of Deer-lsland, aged 35. He persisted in en-
dearouring to save the life of fellow-creature.
The vessels boat upset in crossing bar. Capt.
+. with three others had gained the shore in
safety, when, regardless of the danger, he swan
off to save one Of his crew who was drowning !;
the attempt was not successful and both
were lost Capt. +. some years AGO saved
man in the Harbour of Halifax by swimming with
him to the shore. These instances sufficiently
prove the philanthropy of his heart. He was in
deed, alive TO the calls Of distress, and is mourn
ed by all who knew him. --Eostporf Sentinel.
On the 24th August, below Louisville. (Ky.)
James Carr, Esq and his daughter, aees q years
He was descending the Ohio, with eis .yifa and
family, with an intention to settle in tas 4Eest
his daughter fell overheard, and in l..s a.tsnvt
to save her, they both sunk to rise ia ss-s
Mr.. G. was formerly Representative ~ tssgsess
from the District of Maine, and Yery .eces.Ig
merchant of Baltimore.