National Republican., 1875-11-22
oBrrUARY.
william b. Merriam.


A Atelegram announces the death from consumf-1
tion, In Troy, N. Y, on Saturday last OF Wnllam
II. Merriam, war correspondent OF the new
York Herald. Mr.. Merriam was fluent wriser
Of peculiar and varied talent He was born In
Troy or lie vicinity about 1882 and aftsr the usual
preparations entered Union College, at Schenec-
tady. He ever cherished the fondest recollections
of the venerable DR.. Mott, who was the presidsnt
of the college during his course. Mr.. Merfiam
entered the army as private in 1852, but having
been promoted and commissioned as an ofhcer he
consulted HIS tastes by exchanging the sword for
the pen. He joined the Herald staff under the
direction of the late Frederic Hudson, between
whom and himself there existed feelings Of strong
aasiEned to the hesdausrters Of % General Butler. @
at Bermuda Hundreds, and continued with the
Army Of the James until the close OF hostilities.
sented the Herald in the city Of Richmond. From
this point his letters attracted much attention,as
being the recognized expositions Of Governor
ing North Mr. Merriam engaged in the develop
ment and Introduction of patent felting for
steam boilers, in which he had secured an interest,"
and formed joint stock company to control and
manage the business, of which he was the presi-
dent for several years. Since 1872 Mr.. Merriam
pressing the value of his felting upon the stten-
iion of the Government. Some months since the
health Of Mr.. Merriam began to decline. and he
then conceived the idea that he should die at the
ace Of forty-three. few weeks ago he went
North to visit his relatives, and his cough grew
worse In that rigorous climate. He was soon
Frustrated and confined to his room, where grad
ually, but persistently death enforced his univer
sal claim. Mr. Merriam was toIty-three years Of
age few days before his death. He leaves in this
city young and Interesting widow, but no other
family. His death will be greatly deplored by
large number Of old army friends, as well as o
Wide social circle.
oRRIs s. FERRY.
A telegram announces the death, at his home
a NoTwalk Cnnnaefffut vagtardav HIM Orrs
S. Ferry, Senator Of the United States from that
State, at about o'clock, aged ffty-two years.
Mr.. Ferry has suffered during several years past
from disease Of the spine, which has at times
tortured him with great severity, and rendered
his life precarious. He was born at Bethel, Con-
necticut, August 10, 1923, was graduated at Yale
was appointed judge OF the Probate Court, in
lS49. He was member of the State Senate in
1855 and 1856, and States attorney from 1856 till
1859, He served in the Thirty. sixth Congress as
q Republican, and entered the army during the
war as colonel Of regiment Of volunteers which
dier general or volunteers and served with con-
siderable distinction until the close Of the war.
He was chosen, in 1866. by the Legislature Of Con-
L. s. Foster, and took his seat in March, 1857. He
was re. elected in 1872 for another term Of six
years, which would have expired in 1879, BY o
combination of Liberals and Democrats. Mr.
Ferry was man of Independent and firm convic-
tions, upon whom the trammels Of party sat un-
eHslIy ana e0meWnat impaired MS useIulnesS as
Republican. He was. however, respected and
esteemed as q conscientious legislator, who never
sweryed from the line of duty as he saw it marked
out before him. His career in tho Senate was not
brilliant one, as his inflrm health frequently
easioned his prolonged absence from his seat,
especially during the last three years His funeral
will take place on Friday from Norwalk.
DOUGLASS MOORE.
We regret to learn of the death Of Mr.. Douglass
Moore, one of our most respected business men.
Mr. Moore came to this city from BaltImore in
1881 and established himself in the upholstering
business and carried It to the day Of his death.
He was treasurer of Metropolis Lodge of Odd
Fellows, and a most active and useful member.
JNo. M'LRAN TAYLOR.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 2l.-Brev. Col. Jno. Mclean
Taylor, senior MAJOR of subsistence department,
U. 5. A. died in this city to-day, aged fortyseven.
He was son of the late Brig. Gen. Joseph p.
Taylor, ccmmissary general, u. s. A, and
nephew OF late President Zachary Taylor.
GENERAL E. B. HARDIN.
SPRINGPIELD, ILL.,, Nov. 2l.-General E. b.
Hardin died here last night, aged thirty-eight
years. He was an active and efficient officer, and
served with distinction during the war.