The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-12

Several OF the prominent men of the nation have
died during the present year, as well as several
who have occupied distinguished positions in the
spheres in which they moved.
Hon. John c.. Calhoun, of South Carolina, died
at Washington City, on the LIST day of April, aged
69 years. Mr.. G. had for many years occupied
prominent position in the councils OF the govern
msnt. He was once Vice President of the United
States, was Secretary of War, and for many years
a member Of the United States Senate, of which
body he was a member at the time of his death.
Rev. John Ncwland Maflii, distinguished
preacher Of the Methods, church, died at Mobile,
on the 25th Of May. Ills life was one Of vicssi-
tudes, and his course made for him many enemies,
while he still had many warm admirers aud friends.
Wehaye heretofore published Autographed sketch
of his life.
Hon. Franklin II. Elmore, the successor Of Mr..
Calhoun in the Senate, died at Washington City,
en- the 10Th day of May, aged 90 years. He died
within four weeks after his installation into Office
Mr.. l.. was enc OF the most prominent ciuzcns OF
South Carolina, and enjoyed the fullest coafidcace
Of her people.
Matthew l.. Davis, one Of the prominent pod-
clans Of this city in the days Of Aaron Burr died in
full sketch Of his life few days since. Ills age
was 81 years.
Jacob Hays, for fifty years High Constable Of
this city, died in this city, on the 9th day Of june
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efficient officer, and he was generally esteemed.
Hon. Sergeant y Prentiss, Of louisiana, died at
Natchez, Miss on the lst day OF July, insta at.
M. y. was a native OF Maine, and mad; his debut
in Mississippi ss schoolmaster, some twenty-five
years ego. He studied law, and soon rose TO emf
hence an advocate at the bar. As an orator, he
was unrivsled throughout the whole South, and
few men, anywhere, possessed mis- power in popular
appeals upon any subject He was once member
Of Congress, from Mississippi.
Gen. Zachary Tay lor, President OF the United
States, died at Washington City, on the oh day OF
July, instant, in the sxty-sixth year OF his age.
We have already Published his biography, and his
history il well known.
Adam Ramsge died in Philadelphia, on the 9th
day Of July, instant, in the eehtieth year Of his age
Az the inventor OF the "Ramsge P.ess," Mr.
Ramagc is known all over the United States. The
business OF press making he had continued up "a
the time Of his death, and has supplied most Of the
presses Of that character that have been used in the
United States for number Of years. Mr.. X. was
fifty or more years ago. He has been no less re-
markable for his mechanical genius than for h..
strong, good sense, and his generosity, smiabilty
and benevolence OF character. No man com
manded more universal esteem for these qualtie.
than he did. He was also not insensblc 10 tbs
beauties Of poetry. He was enthusiastic ad
mrer OF Burns, the poet OF his native land, and wal
himself the author of many pieces Of Scottish
poetry, exhibiting lively fancy and refined ssste
Mr.. X. leaves large family and circle Of relatives
and friends, and his loss " sincerely lamented, al
that Of an honest man and valuable citizen.