Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
obituary Eetra.

Brandy, Esq, Of dropsy. This event
is not altogether unexpected, as the
departed had been afflicted with the
disease which caused his death for Q
long time. OF late, the quantity Of
water accumulaling in the system was
immense, and he had been tapped by
his physicians several times, but with
out effect. He had a large number
of doctors, and some arc mean enough
to soy that that fastened his disease
His loss will be sensibly felt by hi:
many friends who were accustomed
to see him daily in our streets.
Also, on the same day, R. G. Bran
dy, Esq, familiarly known by the
soubriquet of "Rot Gut" and brother
of P. C., whose death we chronicle
above. He took large quantity o.
poison (by mistake it is supposed
several years ago. No bad effects
were realized al first. but for few
years past it has been spreading
through his system, and has finally
caused his death. 1t is to be hoped
that his death will be warning to
those who have been in the habit OF
taking poison for medicine.
Also, on the same day, H. Gin
Esq. The deceased was a member
of the Brandy family, and a relative
by marriage. He was native Of
Holland, and fled to the United States
several years ago, in consequence OF
having been actively engaged in one
of the revolutions that characterize
that country. He was pursued by
the police, but secreted himself in a
cask and landed safely in New York.
Since then many of Ills family have
made their escape in the same man I,
ner. He left large family Of chill
dren, most of whom were born in
this country, but, we are sorry TO say
are not characterized by any Of the
traits Of their distinguished father.
Also, on the same day, Rye Wits
key, Esg.-Mr. W.. was one of the
first settlers of Michigan. In early
life he was an industrious, hardwork.
ing man. He has done much to build
up our railroads and public works,
and could always be found in the
harvest field, early and late. Sumo
few of our farmers thoughtthey could
not harvest their wheat'unless Mr.. w.
was with them, to cheer up their
hands. How they will manage to do
so since his death, we arc unable to
say. 1t may lead to disastrous re-
suits, and it is feared by some that
our farmers may cease to grow wheat
which would inevitably raise the price
of flour. a.a I,
OF late years however, Mr. W. had
grown shifiless, noisy and quarrel
some, and any neighborhood that he
visited was sure to be the scene OF
disturbance of every nature. The
too frequent occurrence Of street
fights got up by Mr.. W. was the u.
innate cause Of his death. He was
killed BY a blow on tho head with q
ballot box, in open daylight. The
perpetrators of the deed arc not fully
known, but suspicious rest upon two
men whose names we believe are Mr.
Law and Mr.. Order. Several mer
from the Free Press office arc on the
watch and ere this no doubt they have
apprchended them.
1t is seldom that we have to an
nounco the death of an entire family,
thus swept away at one fell swoop,
They we're all men we'll known in
our State and have acted in many
public capacities, some one of then
has been a member of every Legisla'
ture since our organization as a State
In primary meetings and caucuses
thew have succeeded in nominating
their own friends to office, and after
wards in elccting them. There il
Hardly an officer in the State bu
what owes to them his election.
At the request Of tho friends d. O
the deceased, their remains will no
be inferred until December next
Those who wish to take "a last fons
look" can do SO at most of the grocer
| les and saloons in town.-Da. Tn.