The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-29

Joseph Frucc, Of ~ racusc.
Joseph Bruce, one of the pioneers Of Madison
county, N. Y, died at his residence in Lenox, on
Saturday. aged eighty years, he was an OFF,
Ger In the war of 1872 for many years President Of
the Bank OF Mh,testown, and always prominently
identified with the business interests OF Madison
county. Mi. Bruce was the iather of General Ben
Jamin T. Bruce and grandfather OF Dwight A.
Bruce postmaster o. syracuse.
Rev. Wharton Booth Marriott, Of EiOn Col.
Iegr. England.
The London Journals comment the lie and
death OF the above named English divine, who was
long known as one OF the greatest scholars OF
Elton. lie expired on the goth OF December. The
reverend gentleman had Just recently resigned one
OF the mastershlps OF the college, and up TO the
time of mis- decease held an appointment at Oxford
public lecturer and select preacher. After three
days illness Mr. Marriott expired at Eton College,
TO the deep regret OF large family, the
college authorities and the wno.e school.
w whom he was unanimously beloved.
A correspondent writes:-"whe the Church ar
large amenls the death OF a scholar aud the0lo-
gian, and private friends alike In Eton and where
ever he was known, regret the premature dealn OF
gentle and unaSstlnine vet Witlil 80 attrac-
tive, 1t should be mentioned that the poor IN the
neighborhOOd Of Elton College nave lost one who was
ever their sympatnlzlng, yet discriminating oene-
factor MT Marriott was one OF the mosi regular
attendants Of the Eaton Board or Guardians, being
rarely absent IRON the weekly meetings. lie
inc inmates, was Jealous advocate OF,
and contributor TOWARDS, Inc erection erection. OF inc
summer and winter alike gave extra treats TO those
within pe h2gs Rirecy nis death was Snowm
desire TO put on some christmas festivities winch
had been arranged. But 1t Is probably III The ham
his death came as the greatest. blow. 1t was the
one subject Of conversation among the villagers,
ana when the sad loss was alluded 70 IN Tue PUPPY
night many could not restrain their tears. Cnaivey
is so associated with Eton, OWING to so many col
lege servants living there, and the laundry Work
being the main support OF the village, that any death
among Eton residents would De more or less felt;
but with none mad tie poor so personal ana alec
tl0nate a sympathy as with Mr.. MARRIOTT
The Princess Therese Of OIdenbO"rs.
The Court of Russia has been In mourning for
a brief period, according to rule, in consequence
OF the death OF Her Imperial HiRhness the Princess
Therese OF luxembourg daughter OF the late viii
liam, Duke OF NASSAU, and wife OF the Prince Peter,
OF luxembourg, Aidc-de-Camp General OF the Eur
peror OF Russia President or one OF the depart
ments Of State Council OF the Empire, and honor.
ary chief OF several branches OF civil
The Princess died at Prague on her voyage through
Europe, but her body was brought to St Petersburg
and buried with great pomp ~ Trolzko-s erglersky
monastery She was III the hlty-slxth year OF her
age. she leaves hive grown up children ana several
grandchildren. Her eldest daughter, Alexandra Is
married 10 the Grand Duke Nicholas, third brother
OF the Car. Prince Peter of luxembourg, now
widowel, IS the sou OF the late Prince UeDrgc OF
OldenbOurg, VINO as married 70 the Grand Duchess
Katherine OI Russia, daughter OF the Emperor Paul
L., and consequently an aunt OF the Emperor Alex
ander When Prince Peter went TO RUSSIA and en-
tered the service Emperor Nicholas bestowed
On MIN marked distinction including the title or
Imperial Hghuess Prince Peter now man or
sixty years. enjoys considerable popularity. He mas
the reputation oil great scholar, and besides pre-
siding over several branches OF the civil administra
ton, Is Doctor or Law and a musical composer.
Lieutenant General sir Z. McArthur.
This distinguished officer died suddenly, in Lon
DON on the 4th OF January. lie was colonel OF the
one hundredth prince OF Wales Royal Canadlan)
regiment, to which he was appointed IN SEPTEMBER
1862. He was one Of the very few remaining PENN
suar officers OF the English service living, having
been present, as ensign win the Sixteth regiment
at COrunna lie saw service In sicily, ana again In
spain, at the battles OF Nittora, In tue Pyrenees, at
Nivee, the Nive, Bayonne, Orthes and Toulouse,
for which ne received the War Medal aud nve
line in 1908, promoted TO Lieutenant General Oh
the l4th January, 1866, aud X. z. b. in 1857.
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Judge Robert A. Barnard.
Judge ROBERT A. Barnard died at his residence
HUDSON, N. Y, on Saturday, the 10th inst The
venerable gentleman was IN the eIghty-sixth year
OF his age. Judge Barnard was an accomplished
scholar, aud ranked, articularly among the earlier
and stilp more mature years OF his MANHOOD
as q Iurlst OF keen perception, clear lntellcct
respected, and his remains will be attended ~ their
resting place by number OF sorrowing friends,
professional and lay. during the afternoon to-day.