New-York tribune., 1868-01-21
OBITUARY..
WILLIAM y. BRADBURY.


The death of William B. Bradbury, which
took place on the 7th Of January, at his residence in
Montclar n j. has already been announced In col
umns but his ennence professor of sacred music,
and his exemplary qualities as man, demand more
distinct expression Of the esteem with which hc was non
Orcd the social and domestic circle for his sweet and
generous nature aud his moral wortl His devotion
10 the profession uf music had force Or early pas
sion While vet "A boy lac resolved TO make i the pursuit
OF his life, and instead OF accepting the opportunity OF
collegiate cducaon ne passed several years In Germany
under the instruction OF the best masters, ana
from that time 10 his death, his enthusiasm
for the advancement of the divine art knew bounds
and scarcely began flag under the laDguOrs or
mortal disease. His original ana selected works are wen
known I'm our churches and have contributed not little
10 elevate the standard Of musical taste. ana TO fnrhsh
the breathngs Of devotion with appropriate ana express
syo forms But it IS on the admirable traits OF ms
personal character that all who knew him IN the lh
macics OF private life most delight 10 dwell There
was persuasive charm III his household ways that won
fhe sviupatlv Of every that approached him, com
manding veneraon and love, even from servants ana
chden and often from transient visitors. His temper
ament was enenty social his house could never be too
ul Of company, and his genial and playful manners I'M
parted new life every circle that he requented His
rharites were without stint limit He gave away
regularly what many would deem liberal income loving
10 share his prosperity with those who had been less for
unate than himself His fOndness for rural fe was
beautiful feature In his character He looked upon Ma
ture with the eyes Of poet. and more happy
than In the midst OF her bOuneous scenes. He was ac
custoped to speak OF the pleasure he enjoyed IN taking
an old won-out piece OF land, and by deep plowing
and rich cultivation make II look up and laugh" sur
rounded by everything lovely aud attractive In fe the
steady progress of disease did not impair his manly self
possession Christian cheerfuness He lahOred resolu
eIy almost to the last and his inevitable fate with the
serenity OF religious hope. HIS name viii long be asso
ciaed withho sacred songs which he loved well and
their touching melodies win preserve the remembrance
OF his virtues in many hearts.
THE HON. JOHN II. CAMPBELL.
The Hon. John II. Campbcllded on the 10th
inst, at bis residence in Philadelphia He was re-
speced member Of the bar, politician OF considerable
influence IN the Northern Liberties and represented the
lid District Ia Congress between si5 and lsiI. when he
declined denomination pressed by hs constituency: lie
was gentleman of unbemshed integrity, and enjoyed
extensive laW practice
j.. s. DURGlN.
CONCORD n. H., Jan. 20.-J. $. Durgn, an Al
dernan or ths city and formerly Major of the 7th New
Hampshire Regiment, died sudderly Of heart disease
yesterday.
THE HON. PROVIDENCE LUDIAM.
TRENTON, y. D., Jan. 20.-Snator Providence
Ludlam OF the County OF Cumberland died at 25O o'clock
today at his residence In Brdgeton He was IN his seat
during fhe sitting OF the week His disease ia
said Ia have been apoplexJ.