, 1860-08-02
Death of oliver Ncxsbcrry.

Tom IAc Dtt1QA rIet 1I(As, July al.l
The announcement Of the death nf the veil
known citizen whose name is ns the head OF this
article will be received with universal regret by
all classes Of citizens in this community, where
he has occupied respectable and influential
position for many years. Mr.. Newberry died
Ut his residence on Fort street yesterday after.
noon about 4 o'clock, after AL illness Of only
three werks. lie had been suffering from M
attack Of eryspelas. which Affected his lower
limbs only, AID which gave promise Of yielding
to the remedies administered by his physician,
SO much 50 that on the previous evening his
friends had been advised that he was beyond
any immediate danger. Yesterday morning he
was feeling very comfortable and cheerful, and
at noou purtook Of hearty repast. Soon, how
e!er, indications were apparent that the fata!
disease had fastened upon The vital organs, and
death ensused with wonderful suddeaness.
Mr. Newbcrry was one Of the old class Of
citizens, lie WIS born neA- New Haven in the
State Of Connecticut, In l7s9, and was consa-
qnently II years Of age. While he was jet
youth his parents euagrated to Western New
York, which WAS then considered as the far
west. On The breaking out OF tie last var
with England, young Newberry volunteered his
services in defence Of his country, and marched
with the company Of which he was a member
to Sackett's ua1bor, On Lake Ontario, but the
engagement Mt that point had taken place be.
tore bis arrival. He Was, however, called upon
to perform military duty IN other directions.
mud served 1ai.hfuily during. the term Of his
cnlistuent. Atthe close Of The war he eetsled
in Ohio, where be remained shout seEen years,
removipg to Michigan in 1920. lie has since
resided III Detroit.
upon his arrival in this city he entered into
mercantile business, opening general store in
the building On Gri,wold street, now occupied
by ex.Justice Ellsworth. lie subsequently, did
quite IN extensive business Us 1ur trader.
When the commerce OF the lakes began to at
tract the attention Of c4pa.sllsts and vessels
became numerous, Hr. New ber:y was among The
first to enter Into the forwarding aud conlnis-
sion business, and has since held position
among the leading shipping merchants Of the
city. LIE has built and owned large number
of steamboats, md vessels, in which be has bern
more fortunate than any Of his contemporaries.
The steamer Michigan, which has for years bren
on the route between Buffalo aud Green Bay
was built By him, as also q predecessor Of the
same name which served a. faithful term. BE-
sides these he has put many other hrat class
boats upon the lakes, among them the old ILL
nos, OF which tie celebrated Captnin Blake
WIS the commander for a long time, also the
tbese vessels his name has been carried into
every pert on The vast stretch Of Inland wn:ers,
and a. where hns it been known but with re-
spcct. In the prosecution Of his business. by
dligent application, strict integrity and honofa-
be dealing, he has laC,assed q large fortuEe.
Mr. Newhery WAS never marrlet, aad o1
course leaves no family. lie has, for number
Of years kept house, q maiden sister filling. the
position Of houeekeeper. Besides her, three
brothers survive him, one Of whom, Henry is
resident Of Detroit
[Walter L. Newberry, Esq., ofthis city is 9
brother Of tie deessed.-ED $. =. l. 7.