The New York herald., 1867-02-20
o y I r o A r K.

Sarah, Countess DowuGer OF Jersey.
The London papers announce the sudden death q
tins lady. at her town residence IN Berkeley square. II
appears that having retired her dressing after
dinner 10 all Appearances in perfect health the dolnes
tics were startled by the violent ringing OF her bell On
an attendant entering the apartment the Countess said
she feared she bad broken a blood vessel Medical
assistance instantly obtained but IL failed 10 do any
O'Clock.
Sarah Sophia Countess Of Jersey, was born on the
4h Of March, l7s5snd consequently In the eighty
second OF her age at the time OF hor death She
was the eldest danshter and only surviving child OF The
tenth Earl OF Wesmor0lani, her mother being
Anne. daughter OF Mr. Robert Child. In May, 1904,
the deceased lady married George Vscount Viiers who
became Earl OF Jersey the following year by reason OF
the death OF his father BY this marriage there were
seven children. Of whom four were sons and three
Lady Elizabeth daughter of the Earl OF Athlone, alone
survives the title OF Earl Of Jersey being by the
son Of George Augustus, her eldest child, who died
But few ladies' OF the English arstocracy have hold
higher position in society than the Countess OF Jersey
Possessed ol extraordinary abilities, and having .
thorough knowledge OF European politics, she drew
around her the most distinguished foreign dipionatsN
OF her times well the prominent statesmen OF the
tory and liberal parties Herself q strong tory, be.
eyer in the superiority Of .'nobemen" and ''nobe wo
men over the great mass OF the people, and or the
rght of tho arsocracy rule tho peasanry and middle
class Of England, her ayship became distinguish.
90 ior her political craftsmanship and her ''at homes
were exclusively confined TO a distinct political fac
ton. Notwithstanding this, however she received the
late Lord Palmerston even when IN Office was an occs-
sonal visitor; and Lord Bpongham a personal
OF Jersey held an position among the aristocracy
OF London The death of her husband in 1860, how.
ndneod her TO retire into scclusion and since
friends. While yet a sraiiveiy young wo,a.a che
received the personal OF Emperor Nicholas Of
Hanover. go
In her private character the Countess is represented
having boen kind and charitable without ostentaton
She Is said TO have supported many INDECENT families,
who will necessarily feel double regre at her DEATH
leading pa,roncsscs OF '.Almacls;n and, with Lady
Pamerston, shared the greatest influence.
Colonel Arthur st. q. ii. stepney. g. II.
This distinguished officer OF tho British army died
recently Jersey, England. from injuries received He
entered tho service ensign OF the Twenty ninth regi
mant, 1884, and, after being promoted to various
other Positions appointed Major in 1850 and became
Lieutenant Colonel Of the rfv fourth regiment in 1854
and Lieutenant coloSe Of tho ana DSpsn
he rank Of coone in ss In %us" 1885, with
S,epney retired half pay The military services OF %
deceased were brilliant and received much notice He
ngaged the Sutej Inda canpaign OF lS45 O. and
commanded the Twcny-nin'h regiment AZ the battle OF
Ferozeshsh. When. retaking the sikh camp mine ex
ploded blowing him up and wounding him. He never
theless continued in action until severely wound ID by
grape shot, when he was compelled to reinquish the
command OF the regiment At the battle of Sobraon he
greatly distinguished himself; and for his galiantry
during the engagement promoted brevet major, and
u
mean war he served with the Coldstream Guards from
December 1854 TO the end of the war, and received
medal and the order OF the Meddic ah class In 1864
he was awarded the good service pension OF fo0 year.
4 Il e. Mime. Lcnis Chapsns. s-s
This lady died recently at Marsecs, France. She
member Of family distinguished for It's adherence
and faithfuness to the Bourbon dynasty Her father
ceived several severe wounds while defending Louis
XVI. on the 10th Of August l7e2 aud her mother was
oinete, for the Zeal she displayed in protecting the
Queen from the fury Of the rabblo tho same occasion
Sir w. 8. Harris. r. RS.
This gentleman known favorably throughout the civil
zcd world as the inventor Of the only safe method Of
lightning conductors died recently England
He was born Ia Plymouth in 1872, his parents
being OF the lower class Of society He received
school, and studied medicine at tho Universay Of
Edinbirg. After practising his profession with great
himseM entirely 70 tho study of electricity and
netsm In 1920 he discovered the mode Of conducting
writings on tho discovery attracted so much attention
that Queen Victoria conferred upon him an annuity OF f300
St % ms - e inc ~ 10 20, o.
British vessels and since that time the British navy
has never known loss or damage BY lightning In 1890
the deceased received the appointment OF scientific
eieciriciy, and while in this position the
the royal palaces and other public edaces the hast upon
which hs personally engaged being the royal
soloum at Frogmore Sir W. Harris knighted for
hs services 70 science
a CaIifornIa Pieaoer. /,
The California papers have long obituary notices Of
Mr. Michael Phalen Of the earliest pioneers OF the
Golden State who died recently sisthe residence Of h
brother John Phalsn well known California merchant
in Fordham, this city. Mr. Phaen landed In saa
Francisco on the steamer California in 1sla He was
among the hrs Of those enterprsing spirits who con.
butcd much 10 build up the fortunes OF that state Ia
tho face Of those mitless dnculties which met the
pioneer every step In conjunction with hts brother
he succeeded In amassing handsome Independence BY
uniring industry and spotess integrity. HIS memory ID
reyorod by those who know him through ell his business
struggles 10 the State the Pacific. He returned
10 New York short time since 70 enjoy tho fruits Of his
labors and unhappily died here 81 the early age of
forty years, leaving behind him record which
might serve example 10 the rising generation