The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-19

Obituaxy.
TRrAAs CnrTEsDEs died, In wilston, VT, on the 1st
inst aged eightytwo years Truman Chttenden the
SON Of Thomas Chttenden the first Governor Of Vermont
He the youngest Of family of nine children and
Thomas Chttenden went from Salisbury to wiston. Yer
mont IN the sPrns q III. and located himself in tho
wilderness II during this year that the first fam
lies removed within the limits Of the county of Chitten
den and it is believed that at the beginning Of this
there settlers the west side of the mountain
to the northward of Otter creek
Governor Chitenden died in August 1897 all his chill
one Of them was the wife Of Governor Gausha another
Of the somewhat celebrated Matthew Lyon who elect
ed to Congress while imprisoned for violation Of the
aer law Noah and Giles, two of his resided in the
towns of Jericho and Wson until their DEATH that OF
the former occurring in 1886. Martin Chttenden
wards Governor of Vermont, federast during the
of 1914 but afterwards equally ardent democrat
He died in Williston in 1910 Truman was the last
vivor of the family
The following anecdote of Gov Thomas Chttenden IA
Their of the deceased is related by the Green Mountain
Freemdn:-Among the many udicrous which
have been related growing out Of the extreme plain
and simplicity of the Dress appearance habits and
tastes Thomas Chittenden the first Governor of
mont the following related by OF the Governor
contemporaries many years ago -
One fall when the Legislature to meet at Norwich,
the Governor, who lived in Williston took it into his
head to go foot his post of official duty distance
of about eighty miles Accordingly making up his pack
he started Off foot and alone to his destination and
brought up at night at the log house of new settler
into which he entered and crayed lodging for the night
Well stranger" said the settler in reply, after cycling
the new instant we haven't much to cat, and
but one bed for myself and wife but you look If you
might put up with dish Of bread and milk, and could
sleep on the floor without hurting YOU
"0h, certainly said the Governor 'as hungry and
tired as am, with night so dark as this without,
shall be thankful to stay even at this" !.
In pursuance OF this agreement the Governor without
making himself known partook of the profered meal
camped down the floor with his pack for pillow, and
a driving shower, which, though it did not awaken any
OF the hard seepers within was SO severe as to reu
old SOW with litter of pigs from their nest in tho yard
when the restless animal in search of dryer quarters
began roofing at the door, which she at length forced
wide enough for entrance, and coming in, lay down,
with her well washed brood by the side Of the still I'm
awakened Governor, who snored till daylight when
he awoke, and for the first time became aware Of the
presence Of his bedfellows He did not disturb them,
ping on his pack and leaving half crown on the table
for his lodgings, proceeded on his journey.
DEATH or Mr.. PETER TIE BRITISH CONSUL AT PHIADEL-
rA-We announce with sincere regret says the Phila
dephid Inquirer of the 7th inst, the death of William
Peter Esq H B. Majestys Consul for Pennsylvania and
New Jersey He departed this life after short Illness
at his residence in Third street yesterday afternoon at
four O'Clock in the 64th year Of his age Mr. Peter
appointed Consul in 1870 and occupied the post to the
period OF his death He formerly member Of the
British Parliament having been returned to represent the
borough Of Badmn, in the county of Cornwall and he
libei al measures He was gentleman Of fine education
polished writer, ripe scholar, and the author of
yeral able literary productions In his capacity Of Consul
he highly efficient, and much esteemed and re-
spected in this community He married years ago.
the widow of the late Edward King and daughter of the
late Governor Worthington of Ohio Mrs Peter is lady
of cultivated mind accomplished manners and indomt
able energy In February Of last year while in Italy
without he aid of guides with little fatigue that she
offered to ascend with party whom she met in coming
down. at the foot OF the Cone This for lady consider
ably wrong side Of fifty was no small achievement.
Mr.. William Wicker of Pike county, Alabama, died at
his residence the Goth ult, aged LOG years The de-
ceased served in the Revolutionary he at the
battle of Eutaw Springs, and engaged in several
skrmshes with the British AID Tories under General
Marion of South Carolina.
The Austrian Archduke Raneer lately died at Botsen
on the Tyrol He was, with the exception Of the Arch
duke Louis the youngest brother Of the Emperor Francis
Mary Benton aged 121 years. died Elton near Stock
ton on Tees the It'll January. The old lady
garded with unusual interest in her own neghborhood
bounty she was, no doubt largely indebted for the hap
pness and comfort that gded her declining days Her
lively and her eye though dimmed retained much of its
former lustre, and she able to dispense with the
Cocked Durham and she resided for some time at Long
Newton previous to her coming to her house.
lat Elton.
gentleman named HILL aged 100 years, died recently,
Inear Kels. He was one Of the volunteers Of 1882
John Cryer Of Walton lie Dale Greenwich out. pen.
sioner died the 18th January The deceased fought
under Lord Nelson, in hor Majcsty's ship Conqueror
tho French commander in chief Admiral vleneuve on
board the Bucentaure He at the taking of Genoa
land the storng Of Cases he also fought under
Abercrombe in Egypt and served under Lord Exmouth
for five years This brave man was sergeant and SER
geant major of the Royal Marines Plymouth DIVISION
twenty years The whole of his services during the
French war were twenty four years.
Captain Joel Cody died at Syracuse the I'd instant
aged 60 years Captain Cody the first commander Of
packet the Erie Canal He captain Of the won
der of the age in which 1t appeared-he packet boat
Walk in the Water He widely known and generally
esteemed He had resided in Syracuse for thirty years
Diedin Woodstock, Conn., Huldah widow of Colonel z.
Tucker, aged ninety eight She has left descendants
every State in the Union, thirty seven of whom in
Massachusetts,