Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-06
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no ordinary character, and ~ such deserve more
than ordinary attention. There was no doubt
some mourning and lomentation among the
friends Of the deceased, when the fact Of III,
death Of their layoritcs was announced. but Il
Is believed that they sorrow without hope
Their friends arc gone, and with but little pros.
pCct Of ever returning;
The Maine Liquor Law was adopted by
popular vote in Michigan on the 2nlh ult 60
Whurrupon the Detroit Tribune publishes the
following;
"Dhi-On the Goth inst, Pure C. Brandy
Esq Of dropsy. This event is not ultogclhC,
unexpected, us the departed had been afflicted
with the disease which caused his death fol
II long time OF lutte the quantity Of water no.
Iculnulntlng in his system was immense, aud h,
had been tapped by his hysicians several times
but without effect He had a large number OIL
doctors, aud some are mean enough to say that
that fastened his disease, His loss will DO sen
sibly felt by his many friends vino were uccus
toned 10 see him daily in our streets.
also on the same day, II. G.. Brandy, Esq.
ramliurly known by the subriQurt Of Rot Gut
and brother oil =, g., whose death we chronicl,
above, He took large quantity Of poison (by
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bad effects were realized at first, but for few
years past it has been spreading through hi,
system, aud has finally caused his death. II !,
to be hoped that his death will DO sufficient
warning 10 those who have been in the habit oI
taking poison Cor medicine
"Also, on the same day, II. Gin, Esq, The
deceased was member OF the Brandy family
and relative by marriage. lie was native 81
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ago, in consequence Of having been actively en-
gngcd in one oil the revolutions that chruNctcri2,
/ that country, llo was pursued by the police
but srcrclcd himself in cusi, and landed Sulrl,
in New York, Since then many Of his rumill
haycI made their escape in like munncr. II,
left large runily Of children, most Of whom
were born in thi, country, but we are sorry I,
say are not characterized by any of the trait, o.
their distinguished father.
"Also, OH the same day, Rye Whisky, Esq
Mr.. w. was ono Of the first settlers Of Mich
gan. In early life, ho was an industrious hard
working man. lie has dono much TO build ~
our railroads and public works, and could at
ways be found in harvest, early and late. Som,
few OF our farmers thought they could not har
vest their wheat, unless Mr., w, was with then
TO cheer up their hands. How they will man
Ngr 10 do since his death, we are unable TO say
II may lead TO disastrous results and il is GCarr,
by some that our farmers may cease 10 grow
wheat, which would inevitably mise the pro,
of flour.
"Or late years, however, MIR, w. Ind grow,
shirllrSs, NOISY and qunrrrlsomc, aud any neigh
borhood that he visited was sure to be the scent
Of frequent disturbances Of every nature, TIL,
two frequent occurrence Of street fights got ~
by Mr.. W., wuS tho ultimate cause Of his death
| lie was killed by blow upon the head with
ballot box, in open daylight, The perpetrators
Of the deed are not fully known, but suspicion
rests upon two men, NhoSc names we bGlcv,
are MIR, Law and Mr.. Order
ut Is seldom that we have to announce th
death Of an entire rumily, thus swept away u
ono fell Swoop. They were all men we'll know
in our State, ind have ucted ia many public ca
'pncitieS some OF them have been a member o
every Legislature since our organization MS
State, In primary meetings and CaucuScs hOv
succeeded in nominating their own friends 1
office, and OrterwArd in oleotng them, Their
is hardly an officer in the State but what owe
to them his election,
J "At the request Of the friends OF tho deceased
their remains viii not be inferred until Deccm
Der next. Those who wish TO take u last fcn
look can do so ut most Of the groceries and 50
looms in the town."
KrNrucNY ELEcuoN.-Wo are indebted I
friend for the following dispatch from May,
willie, Ky, received to-day, in regard to ii
Kentucky Congressional elcction&
"SrANroN clceteS--mOority small. DRrcN
ENNrpor clectod--Gyo hundred mniority.-Cos
, small majority
Hon, l., Nj. Cox is in the 10Th District, II
is Wing, and ir he is elected il is u VIII