The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-09-01
fFrom the Detroit tMichigan) Tribune.l
DIED.

On the goth inst, Pure c. Brandy, Esq, OF
dropsy. This event is not altogether unex-
pected, as the departed had been afflicted
with the disease which caused his death for
a long time. OF late the quantity Of water
laccumulating in his system was immense,
and he had been tapped by his physicians
several times, but without effect. He had
large number of doctors, and some are mean
enough to say that they hastened his de.
cease. His loss will be sensibly felt by MS
many friends, who were accustomed to see
him daily in our streets.
Also, on the same day, R. G. Brandy, Esq,
familiarly known by the sobriquet OF "Rot
Gut" and brother of P. c., whose death we
chronicle above. He took large quantity
Of poison (by mistake it is supposedly several
years ago. No bad effects were realized at
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
a medicine.
Also, on the same day, H. Gin, Esq.
The deceased was member Of the Brandy
family, and a relative by marriage. He
was a native of Holland, and fled to the
U. S. 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 his family have
made their escape in the same manner. He
left large family of children, 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 Whiskey, Esq.
Mr.. w. was one of the first settlers of Michi-
gan. In early life he was an Industrious,
hard working 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. Some ofour farmers thought
they could not harvest their wheat unless
Mr.. w. was with them, to cheer their hands.
How they will manage to do since his
death, we are unable to say. 1t may lead
to disastrous results, and it is feared by
some that our farmers may cease to grow
wheat, which would inevitably raise the
price of flour.
Oflate years, however, Mr.. w. had grown
shiftless, noisy and quarrelsome. and any
neighborhood that he visited was sure to be
the scene of disturbance of every nature.
Tie too frequent occurrence of street fights
rot up by Mr. w. was the ultimate cause of
his death He was killed by blow on the
head with ballot box, in open daylight.
The perpetrators of the deed are not fully
known, but suspicion rests upon two men
whose names we believe are Mr.. Law and
Mr.. Order. Several men from the Free
Press Office are on the watch and ere
this no doubt they have apprehended them
It is seldom that we have to announce the
death of an entire family, thus swept away at
one fell swoop. They were all men well
known in our State, and have acted in many
public capacities, some one ofthemhas been
a member of every Legislature since our or
ganization as State. In primary meetings
and caucuses, they have succeeded in nomi-
mating their own friends to office, and after
wards in electing them. There is hardly
an officer in the State but what owes to them
his election.
AT the request of the friends of the deceas-
ed, their remains will not be inferred until
December next. Those who wish to take a
sIast look can do SO at most of the groceries
and saloons in town.