, 1863-05-12


Obituary.
Died, May nth, at the residence of James F,
Bishop. Esq.. IN this city, tile Hon, JOuS O W.T.
soE, father Of John I. WILSON, Charles l. Wilson,
aEd Ms James E. Bishop IN the eighty third year
ofhts age.
We regret to learn Of the death of Hon.
John Q. Wilson, laie Of Albany, N. T., men-
TONED in the brief obituary notice. forming
the caption of this paragraph, TIE l,mented
deceased was the son ot DR.. John Wilson,
| distinguished physician Of his time, md WAS
born at Stamford, Conn, on the Sd day Of
February, 17s1. In his youth, he nearly COM
| pleted the study Of medicine, but abandoned
1t for the law, which profession he has adorn-
cd through long and honorable career. Dur
Ing his erentful life which has passed the
allotted sian, he has faithfully held and ad-
nfnistered the Offices Of first Judge Of the
Fairfield County Court, Conn., State Com
missioner Of Connecticut, Judge Of the Court
I Of Albany county, n. T., and has also been
officially connected with the Bank Depart
ment Of that State. In all these positions he
was an able, sc1upulously honest, energetic
and dignitled officer. In addition to the labo-
rsous duties Of these everyday realities, he
found time for literary pursuits, and often
turned from the ab5truse and cold books OF
the lar into the region Of poetry and the
Imagination In which capacity he made val
uable contributions to the periodical 1itera-
ture of the country. His socia1 Life was mark
cd by the re1nementa and graces of the Chris
tim gentleman, and he has fallen asleep ripe
In years, crowned with the virtues Of well
spent life, leaving behind him model for
study to all who aspire to the attainments Of
the real objects Of existence.
The deceased leaves three sons-John L,
Wilson, publisher of the Eyening Journal,
Chae. L. Wilson, Secretary of Legation at
London, and third, 4 fur trader in the fur
Northwest; also daughter, Mrs. james E.
Bishop OF this city. The body has been
taken for interment to Albany, where he will
rest by the side Of his wifs, q daughter and
three sons, who have preceded lin On the
long unreturnable journey.
Concerning AIlotnscnts.
The allotments from the 18th Regiment
Illinois Volunteers Third Board Of Trade
Regiment) are received and will be paid out
by the Committee having the same in charge
between the hours Of 2 and 1 o'clock Of the
afternoons Of Wednesday and Thursday, Of
this week, at the Supervisors room, in the
Court House. The SD and ssth regiments
are now being paid Oft; and others will be rs
fast as the money is received from the Pay
master. -,
The Committee are greatly annoyed BY the
reception Of frequent enquiries in relation to
the allotments, and would like the country
papers to state that there is 10 necessity for
writing single letter, as all monies will be
forwarded as soon as received.
D1ED.-We regret to learn that Capt. Il. D,
French Of Company G, I'D Illinois, died On
the Sd inst, upon the steamer J. G. Swan,
near Memphis. Capt. French WAS lawyer
By profession, and for many years librarian of
the Mechanics Institute in this city, He was
gentleman Of unblemished reputation and
gallant soldier. His body will arrive hero
to-day. His family will receive the sympathy
Of the entire community for their sad loss
A Deserved Tribute to tho Sanitary
Commission
YorSG'z Po1ST, La, april %, 1863
hon. Mark Skinner, President Chicago Sanitary
ComnsiERion:
Mt DEAR s1n:-Having had occasion during tho
our Western army for the distribution Of tho pub.
lications OF the American Tract Society, have
been interested to learn, as far IS possible, how
the temporal wants Of the sick were met through
the Sanitary Commission; and, whether much, is
we are sometimes told At home, thnt is committed
to It's charge falls to reach its destination.
that no department III connection with our army
is better managed than this; that its agents are
thes apea lat Is 1as N
caesitous is the trihe that is used by nurscs-ah
exceedingly small per cent Of the who.e; but
their health in IN unfavorabla climate, and to tho
infectious atmosphere Of hospital, ii the care Of
the sek. ought 10 hayo--especialy the female por-
1since1cly hope that no one may bc prevailed
upon By any unfounled ramors. to diminish at ali
their contributions at euch q time as this, when
our soldiers nFr paying, hero on the river where
boats are constantly afriving, ten cents 3 pound
md aye cents piece for potatoes, and ilfteen
Vegetables and aes at ts season. suls A'eeSE's 'of
:, II their lives arc to be preserved this summer
they hs yon must bG sappled literally na how sh. It
country, except it be done through your regularly
Organized and eystematised sociaty.
May God speed the noble work il which you arc
engaged a'0s''Fu'y z ssarfi 81 aox.nn
Agent American Tract Society.
connEc71os.-Thc report that the tsth Illinois
regiment has been ordered to the field IL untrue.
This regiment il ordered to serve in the State as
heR E g1s,a s SsnsaSsh ecs sst for this regiment
z. Ru71sHArsER,
Lieut.. Col. 5sth Ill. Volunteers.
BRowE's BRONCHIAL TRocuEs.-Wc would cali
the special attention Of clergymen and teachers to
browns Bronchial Troches." It is well known
to our readers that we do not admit medicines to
after trial Of them, Wc are satisfied they arc the