The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-12
Fact and Fancy.


DEATH OF JOHN ABBoTr, Eso-Ded, 10 Ando-
yer, Mass. on the I'd inst. John ABBOTT, Esq Tor
merly Of Brunswick, aged 81 years Mr.. Abbott
will be most favorably remembered IN this State,
for his long and useful services as an officer OF
Bowdoin College He was the flrst Professor Of
Languages in that Institution, which office he held
until lSl6 Afterwards, for a number Of wears, he
was the Treasurer OF the College until 1879, when
he resigned that office, and has since resided most
ly in Massachusetts, His standing and capacity as
ascholar and teacher were highly respectable
In conducting the financial affnrs Of the College, in
the location OF the lands granted TO the Institution
by the Commonwealth and in the investment OF
the College funds, his judicious aud untiring exer-
lions were uniformly acknowledged by his asso-
ciates, Mr.. Abbott graduated at Harvard College
IN lISt. IN the class with Judge Melen and Presi-
dent Weber Ia the class proceeding him, were
HARRISON Gray OTIS, and Ambrose Spencer, both OF
whom survive. In earlier lite, while quite lad, he
accompanied his father, who was Captain IN The
Massachusetts,, Militia, 10 the campaign OF l771 In
New York. and had his choice, when an engage
ment with Burgoyue at Saltwater was expected, 10
take his place in the line or TO retire 10 the rear
with The baggage He cheese the more hazardous
post, and thus had the honor 10 stand with his mus
kei, in the ranks at the surrender OF Burgoyne on
the field OF Saratoga. M. Abbott a worthy
specimen OF the early New England virtues, and
well sustained the credit of his venerable name.
He an intelligent and effective patron OF the
agricultural interests OF this State, and always
distinguished for his courtesy and benevoence =
In the public trusts which he held, every duty was
punctually discharged. To the College, in particu-
and patrons all owe to him the tribute Of a most
faithful remembrance. He died In his native town,
at the residence Of his brothes.-Portland 1dda'.
tiSer.
New HAapsHRE MnImA.-By the returns which
have been made to the Adjutant General depart
ment, II appears that the whole number of militia
on the third Tuesday of May was as follows Cav
elry SS4, Artillery 1853 Rihemen 2225, Infantry,
$40 w '''' '''' -'''' 80
TOUCHING ScENE.-Passing by house in the
north part OF the city, some time since, heard the
voice OF female, in tones OF deep distress, repeat
ing, on, my dear babe oh, my dear babe /" and,
on looking in at the window, saw woman, with
the body OF hne-looking lnfantn her arms, pacing
the room, the very personifcaton of wretchedness
and wo, 1t seems that she had finished her wash
ing and had sat down at the window TO look out for
little girl, who had been accustomed to come in
and stay with her infant while she went to hang her
clothes upon the line TO dry, and while she was thus
engaged, the child had chmed up to the side of the
tab: pitched in, and was drowned, without making
sufficient noise TO attract the attention OF its neither
whe stood but few feet distant.-Providencs
Journal
PROMPT GEyIus-While the fire was raging at
the Dutch Church on Tuesday last,!an incident oc-
CURED that Is werth recording. When the engines
arrived, the longest ladder that could be obtained
was placed against the WALL which lacked some
three or four feet OF reaching to the gutter The
flames were bursting out, and all saw that unless
some one was placed on the roof with a pipe, no.
thing could avert the impending destruction. At
happened to be present, darled up the ladder, calling
upon the firemen to follow him. When he reached
the top, he planted himself firmly and holding to the
gutter, made his body splice to the ladder, and d.
rected the man nearest TO climb over his back and
shoulders 10 the roof This was done, and thus the
fire kept in check until other ladders were spllced
and arrangements completed to subdue the raging
element-Ponghkeepsie Eagle.
A BRAVE BoY.-A little son of Mr.. Prestwitch,
OF this city, fell into the Canal on Thursday after
noon, and while lis distracted mother was pleading
In vain TO some men to attempt It's rescue, a lad,
under twelve years of age, sprang from consdera-
bic height into the water, with his clothes on, and
succeeded in drawing the child to the shore-sense-
less, but not entirely ad.-Prouidenoe Journal.
A Bold TRloK,-Messrs. Beecher Il Johnson,
torwsrders of Buffalo, recently shipped a load OF
flour tor Albany on board scowb boat. The cap
tam instead OF bringing the flour through, began TO
dispose oil 1t on his own account, and by the time
he arrived at Utica, he had disposed OF his whole
load and pocketed the proceeds, which was some
thing over $1,000. Not satisfied with this, he ran
his boat (Which did not belong to him) up the Che
mango canal, sold it, and received $500 more, with
which he has absconded. Officers have been des-
patched after him, but we understand he has not
yet been arrested.-4iba1Y Atias.
THE BANeoR.--ThIs boat, now bearing the name
OF Yenl Demia, and sailing under Turkish colors,
Constantnople and Smyrna. A gentleman recent
ly from the latter port, informs us, that he came
down in her on her first trip from Constantinope 10
Smyrna, but that she was light of passengers the
Ing her proper sea boat. He says order had
been published by the Turkish government, direct.
ing all Turks who travel between the two ports TO
take passage in her, as the government was running
her IN opposition 10 the Austrian steamer Her ca
bins have been cut up, leaving but slight accommo.
dations for cabin passengers most Of the Turks who
travel taking passage deck, boarding and lodging
themselves. Capt. Dunn, who took her out from
this port, still commands her.-Boston lisr. Jour
mat
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