The New York herald., 1878-12-03
RIGHT REv. J. u. p. wILMKR.

Right Rev. j. b T. wilmer, Blsnop or the
Diocese of Louisiana, native OF Virginia.
aged about sixty-fve years. died suddenly
at the st. Charles Hotel in New Orleans.
at seven O'Clock last evening. os apcpaexy. He
arrived November ~ from professional tour
through Northern Louisiana. seemingly in good
health. He preached Sunday at Christ
Church and administered the communion.
After tea Las. evening he went to his
room with Rev. Isaac Marks, when he
complained NJ indigestion. Mr.. Marks procured some
soda after taking which the Bishop felt better. lit
cigar and smoked while. when hewss suddenly pros
frsted by spopexy Aphysician was sent for. but the
Bishop died in few minutes. he leaves wife
and three children. residing in Charlottesville.
Va The Right Rev. Mr.. Wilmer was . native OF
Alexandria va and had prior TO his appointment to
the Tpiscopal chair Of Louisiana. spent Of his
life in that State He belonged to the wellkno~n family
Of that name from which came his GO usln. Bishop
trne OF his appointment tNovember :, ls6S,.
young man. in vigorous health. possessed of
the sd,ancement Of the Christian church.
Dr. wilmer graduated at the University OF
Virginia in his scademical course, and at the
Protestant Episcopal seminary near Alexandria. in
his theological. He was man OF commanding
appearance. an eloquent preacher and accom-
plshed in society. After his ordination DR..
Wilmer had charge of two parishes in the
lower part Of his native State. where he
gained much distinction tor the energy and faithful
ness with which he performed his pastoral
duties and his eloquent preaching. He
sorety for the snability and grace Of his nsnDers
His noble qualities and fitness TO take respon
sible ehsrge becohng Known .o.as, to the people
isserod, he chosen rector Of the old
Church Of 81 Marks in that city, and continued tho
break of the war. Being native Of vir-
ginis. Dr. wilmer's sympsthies during me st-ng
gle were entirely with the Confederates, and when
the war had actually broken resigned his charge
In Philadelphia and returned 10 his family. then in
Alb-marie county Va Soon after he became chsplain
IN the Confederate army. and especially was
very devoted in his s'tendancc .upon hos
pitas. nes- which he chanesd 70 be sta
clergy Of Virginia 10 go abroad 10 pnr-
chase Bibles and Testaments for the Confederate
army then in this respect very destitute.
Ne erscnted his commission In England well. but
IN attempting to run the blockade he was
tsscn 70 the old Csntol Prison At washington. After
his release he returned south and continued TO
do religious duties as before in the army. till
House. A before stated. he elected Bishop of
Louisiana in 1866 and has passed much OF his time
serc since that date,
SAMUEL BorGH, n. S. A., SCOTTISH PAINTER.
The death Is announced in Edinburgh on the 10Th
nit, In his fifty seventh year. Of Samuel Bough. a
distinguished painter and member OF the Royal
scottish Academy Mr. Bough. who was born at
Carlisle in January, ls2l. was the son Of shoe
maker and began life a. maker of clogs. He how
ever nOtvtnftanuln9 HicinatlO1 Tor urawlng.
vas soon placed in tho ofhca Of a lawyer. rind-
ing the legal profession uncongeniai he, after
twc yesrs hard work. determined to become
. painter. In his seventeenth year find him in
London. where he spent time In copy ing In the
National Gallery. He driftod into scene paint
ing. in which he had great success. and spent some
years in this work Manchester, Edinburgh and
s;Iasgov. During this time he executed much work
in oil and water cvors. In the latter branch he
especially successful obtaining the Haywood gold
medal at the Manchester Institute for his .Asham
Mil on tile Lowthcr." H. married during his
engagement spainter at the Tho atre
loyal Glasgow, and lett for Edinburgh con-
meeting himself there with the Theatre Royal. TO
tiasaow he shortly returned and did much book illus
trnsiou. sir years spent from lsig in the neigh
borhood of Cadgow Forest. whore he found fine ma
terisl From there he went % Port Glasgow snd
painted shipping scenes. Finally he settled in Edin
bureh where he became familiar figure in society
of late years he painted more in oil thar IN water
solors. His pictures, especially In the latter medium
we're always Ia demand aud he vas very industrious
Mr. Bourh was elected associate ot the Roya
scottish Acaderny in 1886 and member IN 1915
THOMAS GARRISON.
Thomas Garrison, who died OF his residence in tn
town of Flatlsnds. Kings county. on Saturday nigh
last was an old and respected citizen. He was scy
,rd bc t.af n