1848

The Galloway Advertiser and Wigtownshire Free Press

Birth, Marriage and Death Records

Transcribed by Diana Henry and Robert Wells

6th January 1848 (Week 1) BIRTHS At Neptune Street, Stranraer, on the 1st inst., Mrs Gavin Weir, of a daughter. At Stoneykirk Road, Stranraer, on the 4th inst., Mrs Thomas Rankine, of a son. At Fisherton Manse, on the 28th ult., Mrs Laidlaw, of a son At Falkirk Manse, on the 31st ult., Mrs Begg, of a son. At Girvan, on the 25th ult., Mrs Andrew Brown, ship builder, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Glenluce, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. James Pullar, Mr Alex. M'Chlery, Borland, to Isabella Taylor, shopkeeper, widow of the late Mr Gordon M'Cracken. At Borland, on the 21st ult., by the Rev. R. Wallace, Robert Dick, Esq., Dalrymple, to Mary, fourth daughter of Mr James Clement, farmer, Borland. At Girvan, on the 21st ult., Mr John Fergusson, currier and leather merchant, to Agnes, second daughter of Mr Robert M'Kinnie. At Gauchland Toll, near Galston, on the 24th ult., Hugh Ross, shoemaker, Ballantrae, to Ann, third daughter of Mr Matthew Sillars there. DEATHS At Dublin, on the 17th ult., Patrick M'Kennal Caldwell, Esq., of the General Post Office there. Drowned, at Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, on 1st July 1847, aged 47 years, James Hannah, engineer, son of the late James Hannah, Lochans Mills, Wigtownshire. Friends will please accept of this notification. At Shallochpark, Girvan, on the 31st ultimo, Mrs Wright, relict of the late Mr R. Wright, Shallochpark. At Fenwickland, near Ayr, on the 28th ultimo, the Rev. John Bryden, last surviving son of the late Mr David Bryden, merchant, Ayr. At Dailly, on the 22d ultimo, Mr John Murray, late farmer in Drummock, in the 87th year of his age. At Portwilliam, on the 24th ultimo, of fever, William Galloway, slater, aged 79. At Portwilliam, on the 24th ultimo, Elizabeth Gibson, wife of Mr William Marshall, tinsmith, aged 79. At Balkail, Old Luce, on the 1st instant, Thomas Fergusson, aged 7 years, son of Mr Fergusson, gardener. This innocent child was in its usual health, and whilst amusing himself with his little brother, in presence of his parents, dropped down and expired in a moment – such is the awful uncertainty of human life. At Liverpool, on 31st ultimo, aged 58 years, Mrs M’Keand, daughter of the late Mr J. M’Geoch, and formerly of Killantrae, Mochrum.

At Blackpark, parish of Penninghame, on the 31st ult., Isabella M’Nish, wife of Mr Christopher Moodie, mason. At Newton-Stewart, on the 29th ult., Mr Wm Brown, aged 83 years. He had been in business there for upwards of half a century, and enjoyed the esteem and respect of all who knew him, as an honest upright man, and a sincere Christian. At Monkwood Grove, on the 30th ultimo, Mr J. Smith, botanist, aged 86.

13th January 1848 (Week 2) BIRTHS At Lochend, parish of Colmonell, on the 11th inst., Mrs Kerr, of a daughter. At Myrton, on the 8th inst., the wife of Mr John Pais, of a son. At Gatehouse, on the 23d ult., the wife of Mr Robert Coltart, merchant there, of a son. At Winton Buildings, Ayr, on the 6th instant, Mrs C. Imrie, of a daughter. At Maybole, on the 5th inst., Mrs J.M. Gibson, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Drumore, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. John Lamb, of the Free Church, Mr James M’Culloch, Clayard, to Miss Joan M’Connell, daughter of the late Mr Alexander M’Connell, Drumore. At Castle-Douglas, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. W. Symington, James Donaldson, Esq., of Valleyfield, Crossmichael, to Mrs Nicholas M’Leod, relict of the late James Douglas, Esq., of Margley. At Marylebone, London, on the 3d instant, Mr David Calderwood, of St John’s School, Holloway, to Margaret, second daughter of Mr H. M’Crindle, Pleasant Park, Girvan. DEATHS At Clayhole, Stranraer, on the 30th ult., after a short illness, Mr John Milroy, late farmer, Freugh, Stoneykirk, aged 77 years – much regretted by a large circle of friends. At George Street, Stranraer, on the 8th instant Mr John Finlay, leather-cutter and shoemaker – much regretted. At Cairnryan, on the 3d inst., Mr Walter Beggs, farmer, aged 82 years. At Liverpool, on the 27th December, 1847, William Mackie, a native of Stranraer, aged 81 years. At Princes Street here, on the 25th ult., Margaret Paterson, relic of Mr Alexander Wallace, late miller, Kirkmagill, Stoneykirk. At Creetown, on the 5th inst., John Kie, of typhus fever. At Auchnaight, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 27th ult., Mr Bone, farmer there. At Alton, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 12th inst., Mr Daniel Wallace, farmer there. At the Free Church Manse, Kirkmaiden, on the 12th inst., Agnes, eldest surviving daughter of the Rev. John Lamb. Suddenly, at Hythe, near Dover, on the 28th ult., John, eldest son of Mr John Kerr, lately of H.M. Customs, Portpatrick, aged 40 years. At Liverpool, on the 9th inst., Mrs Conning, spouse of Mr Robert Conning, schoolmaster, Whithorn. At Eldrig, on the 4th inst., William Kennedy, aged 22 years. At Standard, parish of Colmonell, Janet, daughter of Mr James M’Geoch, farmer there, aged 7 years. At Castle-Douglas, on the 11th ult., Adjutant Samuel Palmer, of the Kirkcudbrightshire Yeomanry Corps, and formerly of the Cinque Ports Cavalry. At Castle-Douglas, on the 5th inst., Mr Samuel Macqueen, of the Commercial Inn there – much respected, and generally regretted. At Gatehouse, on the 5th inst., James Watson, Esq., in the 65th year of his age. At Maxwelltown, on the 7th inst., Admiral Sir Robert Laurie, Bart., K.C.B. At Dumfries, on the 29th ult., in the 44th year of his age, R. D. M’Lelland, Esq., M.D., one of the Physicians of the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. At Wallacetown, Ayr, on the 8th inst., Mr Jas. Johnstone, late overseer in the Ayr Advertiser Office. He was upwards of 30 years in the employ of the successive proprietors of that paper.

20th January 1848 (Week 3) BIRTHS At East Barbeath, parish of Leswalt, on the 12th inst., Mrs Sproat, of a son. At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 16th inst., James M'Kenzie, of a son. MARRIAGES At Dalquharran, parish of Dailly, on the 17th inst., Mr Wm Wilson, farmer, Barnton, to Miss Elizabeth M'Kergow. At West Nile Street, Glasgow, on the 13th inst W. Prince Moore, Esq., of the Customs, Greenock to Mary Sayers, eldest daughter of Jas. Thomson Esq., of Hall House, Ayrshire. DEATHS At Galdenoch Mill, parish of Leswalt on the 31st ult., Sarah, wife of David Adams, miller there. At same place, on the 14th instant, Sarah, eldest daughter of David Adam. Here, in George Street, on the 16th inst., the infant son of Mr David Cairns, mason. At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 15th instant, Margaret Blain, advanced in age. At Ladywell, parish of Girvan, on the 8th instant, Mr William White, farmer there. At Montgomerie Street, Girvan, on the 15th inst., the wife of Mr John M'Garva. At Stillack, parish of Glasserton, on the 11th inst., Mrs M'Master, aged 90. Very suddenly, at Kirktown of Mochrum, on the 17th inst., Andrew M'Lellan, Esq., aged 65. Suddenly, at Glentriplock, parish of Mochrum, on the 19th inst., Mrs Elizabeth Broadfoot, aged 83 years.

27th January 1848 (Week 4) BIRTHS No Births MARRIAGES At Maybole, on the 24th curt., Mr James M'Caa, ironmonger, to Miss Elizabeth Baird, eldest daughter of the late John Baird, Esq., Maybole. At Corwar Mains, on the 14th instant, Mr William Murdoch, farmer, Carnlea, to Lily, eldest daughter of Mr James Templeton. At Undercraigs, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Dr Wallace, Mr Thomas Brydon, farmer, Barr of Tinwald, to Grace, third daughter of Edward Carruthers, farmer Undercraig. At Carsethorn, upon Friday last, by the Rev. Mr Grierson, Mr Jonathan Irving, to Miss Nancy Fulton, youngest daughter of Mr Hugh Fulton, shoemaker, Carsethorn. At Sark Bar, on Monday evening last, Mr Robert Lowthian Atkinson, compositor, of Carlisle to Mrs Robina Reed of Clarencefield Cottage, Dumfries shire, after an hour's courtship. DEATHS At 31, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, on the 19th inst., Isbella, relict of James Caird, Esq., late Procurator-Fiscal, Stranraer. Here, at Hanover Street, on the 21st inst, very suddenly, Mr Alexander Stewart, shoemaker, aged 71 years - much regretted. At Burnside, Mochrum, on the 25th inst., Mr Andrew Cairley, aged 31 years. At Minnigaff Village, on the 21st inst., Mr Andrew Stewart, aged 84 years. At Newton-Stewart, on the 21st inst., Mr Inglis Milligan. At Newton-Stewart, on the 26th inst., Mr John Martin, parochial schoolmaster of the parish of Penningham.

At Killiemore, parish of Penningham, on the 21st inst., Mrs Elizabeth Simpson, wife of Mr John M'Clelland, Waterside of Killimore. At High Street, on the 19th inst., Mr Henry Burkby, mail guard - deeply regretted. At Garleffin, Ballantrae, on the 13th inst., Jean M'Kenna, relict of the late Mr G. Murray, farmer, Altimig, Ballantrae. At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 15th inst., Margaret Blain, advanced in age. At 69 English Street Dumfries, on the 20th instant, Grace, third daughter of Mr Peter Henderson. At Castle Douglas, on the 13th instant, in the prime of life, Mr John Payne, blacksmith. At Slagnaw, near Castle Douglas, on the 9th instant, Mr William Carter, aged 79.

3rd February 1848 (Week 5) BIRTHS Here, at Neptune Street, on the 27th ult., the wife of Captain David Goodwin, of a son. Here, at High Street, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs Peter M'William, of a daughter. At Gatehouse, on the 17th ultimo, the wife of Mr John Cairns, architect, of a son. At Moffat House, on the 22d ultimo, the Hon. Mrs W. Hope Johnstone, of a son. At Burnhead Manse, on the 24th ult., Mrs Smith, of a daughter. At 76, Eaton Square, London, on the 21st ultimo, the Viscountess Adare, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Upper Drumwall, parish of Girthon, on the 17th ultimo, by the Rev. George Murray, Mr Alexander Carter, farmer, Green Slack, Borgue, to Barbara, daughter of Mr William M'Meiken, farmer there. At Mill of Plunton, Borgue, on Friday last, by the Rev. Thomas Johnstone, Anwoth, Mr William Rae, to Miss Agnes Smith. DEATHS At Stranraer, on the 1st inst., Mrs Helen Crokat, relict of the late John Ross, Esq., of Cairnbrock At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 28th ult., aged 57 years, Margaret Kerr, relict of the late Captain John Agnew. At High Salchrie, Kirkcolm, on the 31st ult., Mr Thos. Beattie. At High Drumore, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 17th ult., Jean M'Gaw, wife of Mr James M'Kenzie, aged 67 years. At Drumore village, parish of Kirkmaden, on the 29th ult., Mr William M'Chlery, aged 80 years. At Kirkinner, by Wigtown, on the 29th ult., Catherine Routledge, relict of the late William Routledge, miller and corn-merchant there. At Little Dangert, parish of Colmonell, on the 29th ult., Mr John M'Murray, farmer, aged 81 years. At Backhouse, near Ayr, on the 31st ult., Wm. Angus, LL.D. At the College, on the 28th ultimo, James Jeffray, Esq., M.D., Professor of Anatomy in the University of Glasgow, in his 89th year. At Duncan Street, Drummond Place, Edinburgh, on the 13th ult., Mrs Dorothea Brown, aged 9(_), the last survivor of the family of the late Patrick Brown, Esq., of Gategill and Barharrow, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. [digit not printed]

10th February 1848 (Week 6) BIRTHS Here, on the 10th inst., the wife of the Rev. George Charles, of a son. At Bank Street, Wigtown, on the 9th inst., Mrs John M'Master, of a son. At Wigtown, on the 1st instant, the wife of Mr Archer, excise officer, of a daughter. At Port-William, on the 6th inst., the wife of Mr James Beggs, grain merchant, of twin daughters. At Newton-Stewart, on the 31st ultimo, the wife of Mr Robert Young, cabinet maker, of twin daughters. At Newton- Stewart, on the 31st ultimo, the wife of Mr John Neilson, of twin daughters.

MARRIAGES At Port-William, on the 2d inst., Mr Robert Conning, presently employed on the ordnance survey of Scotland, to Helen, daughter of the late Captain James Hannay. At Barrhill, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. T. Blair, Alexander, eldest son of Mr James Jones, farmer, Ebans, to Margaret, second daughter of the late Anthony Forsyth. At Blair, parish of Dailly, by the Rev. Mr Russell, Mr Robert Hunter, farmer, Kilwhannel, parish of Ballantrae, to Sarah, daughter of Mr John Dick, Dailly. At Stannock, parish of Whithorn, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. C. Nicholson, Mr Hugh Martin, Cutreoch, to Janet, youngest daughter of Mr Gourlay, farmer. At Lower Balsier, Sorbie, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. E. K. Sloan, Robt. Gourlay, Esq., Arbreck, Glasserton, to Grace Broadfoot, youngest daughter of Mr Broadfoot, Lower Balsier, Sorbie. At Ayr, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. Dr. Auld, the Rev. Alex. Forbes, minister of Monzie, to Susan, youngest daughter of the late Lieutenant H. M'Whinnie, R.N. DEATHS At Stranraer, on the 4th instant, Mrs Kerr, relict of William Kerr, Esq., late Provost of Stranraer. At Charlotte Street, here, on the 30th ultimo, John Fergusson, surgeon, son of the late Rev. Peter Fergusson, minister of Inch. At Clauchanmore, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 4th inst., Mrs M'Ginn, aged 82 years. At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 2d instant, Mr Gilbert Kelly, aged 77 years. At Upper Drumwall, parish of Girthon, on the 6th inst., Barbara M'Meiken, wife of Mr Alexander Carter, farmer, Greenslack. At Kirkcudbright, on the 5th instant, Mr Robert Malcomson. At Garliestown, on the 2d inst., Grace Johnston, relict of the late Mr Anthony Shaw, aged 42 years, deeply regretted by an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances. At Garlieston, on the 2d inst., Alexander Kerr, aged 42 years. At Valleyfield of Tongland, on the 1st inst., Margaret Cornock, wife of William Hendry, Esq.

17th February 1848 (Week 7) BIRTHS At 252, Brandon Place, Glasgow, on the 13th inst., Mrs Thomas M'Micking, of a son. At Barmeal, Glasserton, on the 10th inst., Mrs William M'Credie, of a son. At Dalry, on the 2d inst., the wife of Mr David Cowan, grocer, of a daughter. At Stafford, on the 3d inst., the Duchess of Sutherland, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Neptune Street, Stranraer, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. R. Hogarth, Mr William Cowan, tailor, to Agnes, youngest daughter of Mr Robert Brough. At Wigtown, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. Peter Young, James Shaw, Esq., Solicitor Supreme courts, to Miss Ann M'Culloch. At Sidney, New South Wales, on the 16th August last, John Beck, Esq., to Miss Marion Brown, both late of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. DEATHS Here, at Mill Street, on the 7th inst., Agnes ____ie, wife of Mr John Black, carrier, aged 76 years. [name not completed] At Sandmill, parish of Inch, on the 10th instant, very suddenly, Mr David Dalrymple, farmer, there, advanced in life. At Drumlamford House, on the 5th inst., Mrs Sarah Hampden, aged 76 years, widow of Jarrat Hampden, Esq., of Barbadoes, uncle of the present Bishop of Hereford.

At his residence, Willow Grove, on Lake Erie, on the 1st ult., Wm. Laurie, Esq., third son of the late Patrick Laurie, Esq., of Urral. At Newton Stewart, on the 31st ult., Mrs M. Douglas, relict of the late Mr John Douglas - much regretted. At Wigtown, on the 14th inst., Mr Peter M'Kelvie. At Upper Hardland, parish of Balmaclellan, on the 2d inst., aged 20 years, Jane Bell, after a lingering illness. At Birmingham, on the 10th inst., aged 74 years, Mrs William McGowan, late of New Galloway.

24th February 1847 (Week 8) BIRTHS Here, on the 20th inst., Mrs James M'Douall, draper, of a son. Here, at Canongate Street, on the 23d instant, Mrs William Hare, of a son. Here, at Queen Street, on the 6th instant, Mrs Michael M'Kean, of a daughter. On the 13th inst., at Park of Drumgussle, Stirlingshire, the lady of David Stewart, Esq., of a son. At 15, Clarence Street, Edinburgh, on the 5th inst., Mrs Robert Mure, of a son. MARRIAGES At Largs, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. David Buchan Dowie, the Rev. Adam Blyth, minister of the Free Church, Girvan, to Jane, only daughter of Robert Allan, Esq. At Seaview, Newton-on-Ayr, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. James Stevenson, Mr Adam Reid, bookseller, London, to Jane, only daughter of Mr W. Ingram, jeweller, Ayr. DEATHS Here, on the 21st int., the infant son of Mr James M'Douall. At Gallowhill, on the 5th inst., Jean M'Creath, relict of the late Mr Wm. Speirs, farmer there. At Knowe, parish of Penningham, on the 14th inst., Alexander, son of Wm. M'Nairn, Esq., aged 20 years. At Portwilliam, on the 12th inst., Mrs Cloy. At Portwilliam, on the 19th inst., Susan, daughter of Mr John Sloan. At Boghouse, on the 20th inst., Mrs Shennan. At Rozelle, Ayr, on the 14th inst., in the 71st year of his age, Archibald Hamilton, Esq., of Rozelle and Carcluie - much and justly regretted. At Langholm, on the 17th inst., Mr William Lorrain, teacher of the Broomholm School, aged 40 years. He was distinguished as a scholar, and much respected by all who knew him. At Langholm, on the 18th inst., Robert Irving, second son of John Irving, miller, aged 26; and the same day, Walter Forster, joiner there, aged 85 years.

2nd March 1848 (Week 9) BIRTHS Here, at George Street, on the 26th ult., the wife of Mr Edgar, shopkeeper, of a son. In St. James's Square, London, on the 23d ult., the Countess of Eglinton and Winton, of a son. At Kittydarroch, on the 23d ult., Mrs John M'Culloch, of a daughter. At Barrhill, on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr William Murdoch, of twins, a son and a daughter. MARRIAGES Here, at Harbour Street, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. George Charles, of the Free Church, Mr Robert Sibbet, tailor, to Miss Isabella Buchan. At Lochans, parish of Inch on the 28th inst., by the Rev. Robert Hogarth, Mr Alex. M'Fee, to Margaret, eldest daughter of John M'Dowall, innkeeper there. At Waukmill Cottage, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. T. Blair, Mr Lewis M'Gregor, joiner, Barrhill, to Sophia Dick.

At Glendusk, Colmonell, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. B. Laing, James, eldest son of Mr Joseph Blain, farmer, Lackhead, to Janet, second daughter of the late Mr John M'Culloch, Aird. At Glen Yerrick, parish of Kelton, on Tuesday, the 22d ult., by the Rev. Samuel Cowan, Mr John Stoddart, of Liverpool, to Miss Clanachan, daughter of Mr William Clanachan, farmer, Glen Yerrick. At Kirkandrews, Borgue, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. Samuel Smith, of the Free Church, Mr James M'Girr, to Miss Helen Sword. DEATHS At High Mye, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 25th ult., Janet M'Kenzie, relict of the late Mr William M'Kie, aged 87 years. At Bute, parish of Colmonell, on the 15th ult., Mr Jas. Ferguson, advanced in life, leaving a large family to lament his loss. At Flourbank, near Newton-Stewart, on the 15th ult., Mrs M'Kean, widow of the late William M'Kean, Esq., of Challoch.

9th March 1848 (Week 10) BIRTHS At Droughtay, parish of Mochrum, on the 23d ultimo, the wife of Mr Stewart, farmer there, of a daughter. MARRIAGES Here, on the 7th inst., by the Rev. Mr Simpson, Mr James Lavrie to Miss Sarah Adair. At Wood of Auchleand, parish of Wigtown, on the 29th ult., by Mr T. Young, pastor of the Congregational Church, Garliestown, Mr Wm. Walbran, Baptist minister, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr Ferguson, Wood of Auchleand. At Kildonan Lodge, Colmonell, on the 25th ult., Mr Lewis M'Gregor, to Miss Sophia Dick, Kildonan. At Maybole, on the 18th ult., by the Rev. A. Thomson, of the United Presbyterian Church, Mr James Milliken, spirit dealer, Girvan, to Elizabeth, third daughter of the late James Rodger, merchant, Dalrymple. DEATHS At Hobart Stonehouse, near Plymouth, at the house of his brother in law (Mr George Cook), on the 25th ult., aged 22 years, Mr Thomas Milroy, after a long and painful illness. The deceased was followed to the church by about 50 of his countrymen, who followed the mourners in procession two and two, and returned in the same manner. He was a native of the neighbourhood of Stranraer, and a young man of great promise. At Twynholm Village, near Kirkcudbright, on the 25th ult., after a lingering illness, Mary, daughter of Mr Beck. At Barsyard, Buittle, on the 3d inst., John Gordon, farmer, on the 66th year of his age. At New Galloway, on the 17th ult., Provost J. M. Kay, in the 75th year of his age. Seldom have we been called upon to record the death of an individual whose loss has been so generally felt and lamented. At Townhead, near Gatehouse, on the 23d ult., Mr J. Rain, aged 78: he was an extensive farmer and grazier. Suddenly, on the 27th ult., at the residence of his son, Mr John M'Nish, builder Manchester, Mr George M'Nish.

16th March 1848 (Week 11) BIRTHS At Glengyre, parish of Leswalt, on the 9th inst, Mrs Archibald Auld, of a daughter. At Dalrymple Street, Girvan, on the 12th inst., Mrs J. M'Quaker, of a son. At Penrose Terrace, Penzance, on the 11th inst., the wife of Mr Gavin M'Fadzean, draper and tea dealer, of a son. At Gatehouse, on the 4th inst., the wife of Mr M'Dougal, manager of the Cotton Factory, of a son.

MARRIAGES Here, at Clayhole, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. R. Hogarth, Mr William Robertson, to Mary, daughter of Captain Aitken. Here, at St. Andrew Street, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. R. Hogarth, Mr Peter M'Kie, baker, to Margaret, daughter of Mr M'William, shoemaker. At Bridgebank, near Stranraer, on the 16th inst., Mr James M'Meikan, Aird, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Wylie, farmer, Bridgebank. At Alticry, parish of Mochrum, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr Hugh Gordon, to Miss Catherine Dormand. At Creebridge, Newton Stewart, by the Rev. Mr Johnston, Minnigaff, Mr Wm. Paterson, to Miss Mary Heron. At Barlochan, on the 8th inst., John Wilson Browne, Esq., Liverpool, eldest son of the late Captain Murray Browne, of her Majesty's 75th Regiment, to Jane Susan, second daughter of Robert M'Knight of Barlochan, Esq. At Culvennan, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Whitson of Crossmichael, Mr Richard M'Morrine, accountant, British Linen Co's Office, Castle Douglas, to Janet, eldest daughter of Mr James Gordon, farmer, Culvennan. DEATHS Here, at Harbour Street, on the 13th instant, Mrs M'Dowall, aged 75 years. At Clayhole, here, on the 15th inst., Mr John Kerr, aged 88 years. At Gallowhill House, on the 13th inst., Mr Hugh M'Kissock, of the late firm of Hugh M'Kissock & Co., merchants, Ayr, aged 64 years - after 20 years illness, borne with Christian fortitude and resignation. At Sandhead, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 13th inst., Mrs William Campbell, aged 86 years. On the 4th inst., in his 79th year, Maitland Falcon, Esq., of Largs, Kirkcudbrightshire. At Dalbeattie, on the 4th inst., after a long and severe affliction, Mr John M'Nish, of the Maxwell Arms Inn there, aged 30 years - deeply regretted. At Gatehouse, on the 3d inst., Robert Harper, dyker, aged 72 years.

23rd March 1848 (Week 12) BIRTHS Here, at King Street, on the 20th inst., Mrs Alexander M'Clymont, of a daughter. Here, at Castle Street on the 17th inst., the wife of Mr John M'Caul, shoemaker, of twin sons. Here, in George Street, on the 12th instant, the wife of Mr John M'Douall, cabinetmaker, of a daughter. Here, in Greenvale Street, on the 18th inst., Mrs David Edgar, of a daughter. At Larbrax, parish of Leswalt, on the 21st instant, Mrs Charles Kerr, of a son. At Girvan, on the 13th inst., the wife of Mr Thomas M'Quaker, bookseller, &c., of a son. At Bridge Street, Girvan, on the 13th inst., Mrs M. Morton, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At the Manse of Girvan, on the 15th inst. by the Rev. John Milroy, of Ballantrae, Robert M'Cartney Gordon, Esq., of Rattra, Commissary Clerk of Kirkcudbright to Helen, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Peter M'Master, minister of Girvan. At Stronesker, Argyllshire, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. Mr Mackenzie, Free Church, Lochgilphead, Mr M'Kay, farmer Kilbride, to Margaret, daughter of Mr Cochrane, Stronesker . DEATHS Here, in Hanover Street, on the 17th instant, Jane Ramsay, wife of captain Walker, Here, in Castle Street, on the 21st instant, Mr Alex. Henderson, sen., aged 71 years.

At Kirkmabreck, parish of Stoneykirk, this morning, Mary eldest daughter of Mr M'Camon, farmer there. At her eldest son's house, 51, East Regent Street, Greenock. on the 20th inst., Mary Graham , relict of William Stewart, Esq., merchant, Glasgow. On the 19th inst., aged 65 years, Agnes M'Credie, relict of Mr John Gibson, Stewarton, Kirkcolm. At Fleet Street, Gatehouse, on the 13th instant, Mr John Stewart, architect and sculptor, aged 55 years.

30th March 1848 (Week 13) BIRTHS At Barrhill, on the 19th inst., the wife of Mr Robert Clery, of a daughter. At Scarhead, parish of Colmonell, on the 24th inst., the wife of Mr John M'Cracken, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At St. John's, Dalry, by the Rev. Samuel Blair, Mr M. Kelly, farmer, Birchhill, Crossmichael, to Miss Margaret Callender, St. John's. A Livingston House, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. Dr Freeland, Mr T. Evans, Professor of Music, to Margaret, second daughter of Mr Gordon, farmer, Livingston House. At the Presbyterian Church, Canning Street, Liverpool, on the 15th inst., Mr W. Thomson, to Jane, youngest daughter of John Rae, merchant. At Moray Place, Edinburgh, on the 22d inst., Robert Handyside, Esq., advocate, Sheriff of Stirlingshire, to Helen, eldest daughter of the late Alexander Bruce, Esq., of Kennet. DEATHS Here, at George Street, on the 29th instant, after a lingering illness, borne with Christian patience and resignation, Margaret Alexander, aged 81 years. Here, at Harbour Street, on the 26th inst., Alexander, aged 4 years and 6 months, son of Mr Cruickshanks. At Barrhill, on the 23d inst., Stewart M'William, relict of the late John Rowan, farmer in Lane of Barr, aged 70 years. At Lochtan, parish of Colmonell, on the 27th instant, Christina M'Farland, wife of Mr James Morrison, farmer there, aged 73 years. At Newton Stewart, on the 12th inst., aged 54 years, Mr Thomas M'Adam, late merchant. At Castle Douglas, on the 21st inst., aged 23 months, James Hopkirk, son of James Laidlaw, surgeon. At Glencroft, Twynholm, on the 17th inst., aged 89, Mrs Williamson, relict of Mr Williamson, late farmer and grazier, Ingliston - much regretted. At Kirkcudbright, on the 22d ult., aged 30 years, Mr James M'Gowan, master of the schooner Earl of Stair, Wigtown. At Gatehouse, on the 21st inst., Peter M'Gaw, mason there, aged three score and ten years. Same day, aged 46 years, Mrs Rossana M'Tier, wife of Mr Cunningham, joiner. On the 23d aged 35 years, Miss Eliz. Carmont, dressmaker. At Cardiff, on the 18th inst., of a disease of the heart, the Most Noble the Marquis of Bute. At Barskimming House, on the 17th inst., Lieutenant General Sir Jeremiah Dickson, K.C.B., Colonel 61st Regt. aged 73.

6th April 1848 (Week 14) BIRTHS In St. John Street, here on the 6th instant, the wife of Mr Andrew M'Credie, shoemaker, of a son. At Gallowhill, on the 2d inst., Mrs Paterson, of a daughter. At Machermore, parish of Old Luce, on the 31st ult., Mrs Ross of a daughter. At Little Dangart, parish of Colmonell, on the 29th ult., Mrs Robert M'Whirter, of a daughter. At Girvan, on the 25th ult., the wife of the Rev. P. Hately Waddell, of a son. Lately, at Aylesford, N.S. the wife of Mr Joseph Dougan, of four sons, who were baptised by the Lord Bishop of Nova Scotia, and named Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

MARRIAGES On the 4th inst., in Church Street, Stranraer by the Rev. W. Smellie, Jas Ritchie, Esq., Dunbar's Dock, Belfast, to Margaret Sprott, relict of the late William Sprott, Esq., writer, Stranraer. At Shalloch on Tig, parish of Colmonell, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Mr Blair, Mr Robt. M'Culloch youngest son of Mr John M'Culloch, farmer Auchenkibert, Ballantrae, to Jean, eldest daughter of Mr John Drummond, farmer, Shalloch. At St. George's Church, Hanover Square, London, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. George Mathias M.A. Chaplain of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, Lieutenant Gabriel Francis Chesney, Royal Artillery, to Louisa, youngest daughter of the late Edward Fletcher, Esq., of Park Street, London, and of Corsock, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. DEATHS At Lauriston House, Edinburgh, on the 20th ult., Mrs Vans Agnew, senior, of Barnbarroch and Sheuchan, aged 87. In Greenvale Street, Stranraer, on the 26th ult., Janet Nelson, spouse of Charles Hood, gunner, Hon. E.I.C.S. Killapore, aged 41 years. In Queen street, here, on the 5th inst., Catherine, daughter of Mr John Hood, aged 23 years. On the 27th ult., Anne Wortley Montague, widow of the late J. M. Fector, Esq., and only daughter of the late Sir Robert Laurie, Bart, M.D. for Dumfrieshire. At Port Robinson, Niagara District, Canada West, on the 26th January last, Philip K. Fullarton, Esq., fourth son of the late W. Fullarton, Esq., of Skelton, Ayrshire.

14th April 1848 (Week 15) BIRTHS At High Salchrie, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 2d instant, Mrs Robertson, of a daughter. At Corswall Lighthouse, Kirkcolm, on the 2d instant, Mrs Reid of a son. At Bank Street, Wigtown on the 12th inst., Mrs W. M'Gowan, watchmaker, of a son. MARRIAGES At Cleland, Lanarkshire, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Wm. Francis Sandys, A.M., vicar of St. Mary's Beverley, and private chaplain to Lord Belhaven, John More Nisbett, Esq., of Cairnhill, to Agnes, third daughter of North Dalrymple, Esq., of Fordel. At Augusta, Ga, on the 17th February last, by the Rev. William Bussey, Dr. William M'Lean, of Stranraer to Miss Louisa Jeanette, youngest daughter of Lewis Park, Esq., of Lincoln county, Ga. At Glasgow, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. John W. MacMeeken, Lesmahagow, Mr Alex. Hewison, schoolmaster, Morton, Dumfriesshire, to Miss Elizabeth King, Ballantrae. At the Manse of Ayr, on the 9th inst., by Professor Gray, D.D. the Rev. David Ritchie, minister of Tarbolton, to Mary, daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Auld, and widow of the late Alexander Wilson, Esq. DEATHS At New York, on the 20th March, Elizabeth Hallan, wife of James Ross, Esq., M.D., late of Newtonards, Ireland. At Sun Street, Stranraer, on the 12th inst., Alexander, son of Mr William M'Lean, aged 21 years. At Glenluce, on the 7th instant Alex M'Clumpha, weaver, an old and respectable inhabitant. At Leith, suddenly, the Right Rev. Michael Russell, LLD. and D.C.L., Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. At Torphichen street, Edinburgh, on the 6th instant, Grace Graham, fourth daughter of the late Thos. Bushby, Esq., Collector of her Majesty's Customs at Kirkcubdbright.

21st April 1848 (Week 16)

BIRTHS No Births MARRIAGES At Portwilliam, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Dunlop Mr H. Hamilton, to Miss Margaret Kennedy. At Mochrum Kirk, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. A. Young, Mr James Corance, to Miss Agnes Murray. DEATHS At the Reformed Presbyterian Manse, Stranraer, on the 20th inst., John, son of the Rev. Mr Macleod, aged three years and four months. At St. John Street, here, on the 17th instant, Grace M'Bryde, spouse of Mr George Murray, tailor, aged 67 years. At Neptune Street, here, on the 14th instant, Mr William Morrison, carpenter, in his 83d year. At Stoneykirk Road, here, on the 18th inst., William Campbell, schoolmaster, aged 76 years. At Broadstone, near Stranraer, on the 14th instant, Alexander Wyse, son of Mr M'Culloch, aged 6 years. At Glenluce, on the 5th inst., Terrence Nish. For many years he acted as hostler to Mr M'Kenzie, - he was an honest man, and much respected by all who frequented the King's Arms. His anecdotes were noted for originality, and will be long remembered in connection with the author, who was better known by the name of "Tarry". At Glenluce on the 16th instant, Mrs Milroy – a young woman, who has left a husband and family to deplore her loss. At Whithorn, on the 16th ult., of smallpox, Mr - McQueen, flesher, - much regretted. At Garliestown, on the 17th inst., Mr John Dunsmore. At Knocktim, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 18th instant, Margaret Kerr, aged 17 years. At Lintmill, near Glenluce, on the 11th inst., Agnes, third daughter of John Milroy; and on the 13th inst, Jean Hills, mother of the said John Milroy, and on the 16th Agaes [sic] M'Vae, his spouse - all of typhus fever, leaving the son, father and husband with six helpless children to deplore his almost unsupportable bereavements.

28th April 1848 (Week 17) BIRTHS At Crawick Mill, near Sanquhar, on the 22d inst., Mrs Elder, wife of Mr William Elder, accountant, Union Bank of Scotland, Kirkcaldy, of a son. At Innermessan, parish of Inch, on the 26th inst., Mrs Alexander Blain, of a daughter. On the 26th inst., Mrs Cochrane, Craigcaffie, of a son. At Killimore on the 20th inst., Mrs Arthur Culloch, of twins - a son and daughter. At Wigtown, on the 20th inst., Mrs S. Gibson, of twins, a son and daughter. At Bladnoch, by Wigtown, on the 12th inst., Mrs Andw. M'Clelland, of a daughter. At Waulk Mill, Colmonell, on the 15th inst., Mrs Wm. Galt, of a daughter. At Bents, Colmonell, on the 6th inst., Mrs M'Millan, of a daughter. At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 19th inst., Mrs Cumming, of a son. At the Crichton Institution, Dumfries, on the 19th inst., Mrs W. A. F. Browne, of a son. MARRIAGES Here, in Hanover Street, on the 24th inst., by the Rev. Mr M. Simpson, Mr James Mitchell, smith, to Miss Grace Paton, dyer. At Portpatrick, on the 25th inst., Mr John Alexander, carpenter, to Jean, second daughter of Mr W. Wallace there. At 7 Royal Crescent Edinburgh, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. Dr Muir, John M'Haffie Esq., yr. of Corsemalzie, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late John Russell, Esq., Edinburgh. At Sorbie, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. James Fleming, Mr James Fleming, mason, Wigtown to Janet M'Kie. At Drumore Village, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 25th inst., Mrs James M'Gaw, late farmer in Cairngaan, to

Miss Jean Allison, of Drumore. At Drumore Village, same day, Mr William M'Culloch, of Kirdrine, to Miss Margaret M'Culloch of Drumore. On the 27th inst., Mr William Wallace, farmer, Cairngarroch, to Miss Agnes Hutchison, Crichan, Kirkmaiden. On the 27th inst., Mr Alexander M'Cormick, mason, in Muntlock, to Miss Agnes M'Colm, Mull of Galloway. DEATHS At the Reformed Presbyterian Manse, Stranraer on the 20th inst., of scarlet fever, John, son of the Rev. J. MacLeod, aged three years and four months, He was a child of singularly interesting appearance, and affectionate and engaging disposition, which endeared him to all who knew him. Judging from his remarkable development, and the daily proofs given, his mental and moral capabilities were of a high order. When alone, his infant mind seemed absorbed with the Divine character, the nature of Heaven, and, in a peculiar manner, the love of Christ to "little children". His sudden death has produced a deep sensation within a wide circle of Christian friends and relations. - Cor. At Bridge Street, here, on the 25th inst., Mr William Millar, aged 72 years - he was highly respected by a large circle of friends. At George Street, here, on the 27th inst., aged 6 years, Alexander John Dalrymple, son of Mr Robert Beattie, merchant - deeply regretted by his sorrowing relatives. At Greenock, on the 22d inst., Mr Alex. Skimming, ship carpenter, aged 27 years - a native of Stranraer. At Knocknnassy, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 21st inst. aged 5 years, John, youngest son of Mr John Paterson, farmer, Knocknassy. At Knocktimn, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 18th inst. in the 17th year of her age, after a painful illness, borne with Christian resignation, Janet, second daughter of Mr Hugh Kerr, Ballochdone Mill, parish of Ballantrae - This melancholy case affords a striking proof of the mutability of all terrestrial enjoyments. An amiable young female, in the full enjoyment of health, and buoyant with youthful hope, leaves home in company with a companion of the same age and sex, to visit relatives in a neighbouring county: a few days are spent in innocent pleasure when at a relative's house she is taken suddenly ill, and laid upon a bed from which she is doomed never to rise. How true that "in the midst of life we are in death!" What a striking address to all, "Be ye also ready." At Wigtown, on the 15th inst., Mr Alex Bell, mason aged 63 years: and on the 23d Miss Margaret M'Lean, advanced in years. At Boreland Cottage, Anwoth, on the 15th inst., after a brief illness, Mrs Isabella Hall, wife of Mr Robt. Carson, late of the Murray Arms Inn, Gatehouse. At Forfar, Isabella Smith, of Galloway, widow, aged 102. At Govan (Girvan?), on the 23d inst., Dr Andrew Robertson, late of High John Street, Glasgow. [lettering indistinct] The Rev. Dr. Cairne, Professor of Logic and Belles Lettres in the Belfast Academical Institution, died on Friday, from an attack of influenza. The rev. gentleman filled the logical chair for 32 years, and was a man of highly cultivated intellect and liberal opinions. H(e would have) been on the decline for several years. [lettering omitted]

5th May 1848 (Week 18) BIRTHS At Stranraer, on the 1st inst., Mrs M'Neel Caird, of a daughter. At Hillhead, here, on the 30th ult., Mrs O'Brien, of a daughter. At Barrhill, on the 29th ult., Mrs Thomas Sloss, of a daughter. At Girthon Manse, on the 25th ult., Mrs Murray, of a daughter. At Dunmuir House, Castle Douglas, on the 29th ult., Mrs Clarke, of a daughter. At Abbey Green, Lesmahagow, on the 15th ult., the wife of the Rev. Jas. Goold, Newton-Stewart, of a son. MARRIAGES At 5, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, on the 25th ult., Robert Bruce, Esq., of Keznet, to Jane Hamilton Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson, late of Kilkerran, Baronet, and of the Right Hon. Lady Henrietta Fergusson.

At Maitland Street, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. James Meiklam of Brownfield, John Douglas, Esq., to Miss Janet, youngest surviving daughter of the late Mr John Martin, farmer, Changue, Mochrum, Wigtownshire. At Girvan, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. D. Sym, Mr Hugh M'Janet, baker, Ayr, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late Mr John Lusk, farmer, Pinmore. At Barrhill, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. T. Blair, Mr James Caskrie to Miss Ann M'Grigor. DEATHS In Charlotte Street, on the 1st inst., Mr James Espie, grocer aged 41 years. At George Street, here, on the 2d inst., Mary Bryce, daughter of Mr Walter Murray, grocer, aged 3 years and 8 months. At Barncaughlaw, parish of Minnigaff, on the 25th ult., Ebenezer Wilson, aged 82 years. Deceased was tenant of Barncaughlaw for 60 years, and died deeply regretted by all who knew him. At Newton Stewart, on the 28th ult., after two days illness, William Milligan, painter. At Gatehouse, on the 27th ult, Mr James Dunbar. At Kirkcudbright, on the 29th ult., Robert Beattie, mariner.

12th May 1848 (Week 19) BIRTHS At High Street, Stranraer, on the 6th inst., the wife of Mr James Smith, printer, of a son. MARRIAGES At South-East Kirkbryde, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Robert Hyslop, Mr Alex. M'Gill, to Miss Ann Stevenson. At Church Street, Creetown, on the 18th ult., by the Rev. John Muir, Mr Thomas M'Nish, blacksmith, to Miss Jane Halliday. At John Street, Creetown, on the 2d inst., Mr William M'Nish, blacksmith, to Miss Elizabeth Johnstone. At Port-William, on the 4th curt., by the Rev. Alex. Young, Mr Thomas M'Crindle, mason, to Jane, eldest daughter of Captain Alexander Hill, of the "Bargany". At Monreith Buildings, on the 9th curt., by the Rev. W. Dunlop, Mr William Kennedy, mariner, to Jane, daughter of Mr William Carruthers, coachman to Edward T. Bainbridge, Esq., Monreith House. DEATHS Here, at Bridge of Aird, on the 5th inst., Mr Samuel Irving, aged 85 years. At Doss, parish of Inch, on the 6th inst., Mr James Drynan, farmer there, aged 34 years. At Edinburgh, on the 8th inst., Elizabeth Anderson, wife of Mr David Hannay, late of Glenluce, after long and severe trouble, borne with Christian patience and resignation. At Barsalloch, on the 10th curt., Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr John M'Jannet, farmer. At Droughtag, Mochrum, on the 4th instant, Mary Kinnel, advanced in years.

19th May 1848 (Week 20) BIRTHS At Kirkinner Village, on the 10th inst., the wife of Mr John Crawford, tile maker, of a son. At Blenheim Palace, on the 6th instant, the Duchess of Marlborough, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Millhall, Borgue, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. Samuel Smith, of the Free Church, Mr John Wilkinson to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr James Maitland farmer there. At All Saint's Church, on the 13th February last, Mr John Murdoch, draper, Birmingham, formerly of Webster Ligget, New Galloway, to Mrs Herriot Beardsmore, of New John Street West, Birmingham.

At St. George's Church, Hanover Square, London, on the 8th inst., Robert Peel Dawson, Esq., late Captain in the Grenadier Guards, to the Hon. Mary Elizabeth Brownlow, eldest daughter of the late and sister of the present Lord Lurgan. At Stoneleigh, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Lord Saye and Sele, the Hon. and Rev. Henry Pitt Cholmondely, youngest son of Lord Delameer, to the Hon. Mary Leigh, daughter of Lord Leigh of Stoneleigh Abbey. DEATHS Here, at Church Street, on the 15th instant, Janet M'Culloch, aged 17 years. Here, at Queen Street, on the 11th inst, Mary Gardiner, aged 9 years. Here, at Neptune Street, on the 17th instant, Janet M'Whinnie, wife of Mr Gavin Weir, shoemaker, aged 31 years. At Newton Stewart, on the 10th inst., Mary, eldest daughter of the late Alexander Hannay, M.D., Glasgow - deeply regretted by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. At Corseyard, Borgue, near Kirkcudbright, on the 10th inst., after a lingering illness, borne with Christian humility and subdued resignation, Mr Thomas Porter, formerly tenant of the farm of Plunton, aged 81 years. At Daltangan, on the 14th inst., Mary Sloan, wife of John Gordon, mason, aged 51 years. At 5, Little Dove Hill, on the 10th inst., Jemima, only daughter of Mr B. Davie, merchant, Glasgow - Friends will please receive this intimation. At the house of his brother in law, Primrose Bank Blackburn, on the 8th instant, Mr John Holme Noble late of Kirkcudbright. At Whithorn, on the 9th inst., after a very lengthened illness, borne with Christian patience and resignation, George M'Cracken, aged 22 years. The deceased was a very promising young man, and his early demise has made an irreparable breach in the family of his widowed mother. All who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, deeply lamented the removal of a true hearted friend. At Langholm, on the 26th ult., Mr John Dalgliesh, aged 80 years, - a man much respected. At Halcroft, parish of Langholm, on the 27th ultimo, Mr James M'Vity, very suddenly, aged 37 years. At Langholm, on the 9th instant, Mr John Howatson, thread manufacturer, aged 78 years.

26th May 1848 (Week 21) BIRTHS At Drumdoch, parish of Inch, on the 21st inst., Mrs John M'Conchie, of a son. At Stewarton, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 23d inst., Mrs Logie, of a son. At Munches, on the 20th inst., the wife of Wellwood Maxwell, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Gatehouse, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Thomas Johnston, Mr Wm. Holmes, mariner, to Miss Mary Halliday. DEATHS Here, at St. John Street, on the 22nd inst., Mr William Hannah, baker, aged 22 years - much regretted. At Whithorn, of small-pox, on the 14th inst., Hathorn Callie, aged 21 years. At Sorbie Village, on the 14th inst., Mr W. Coughtrie, innkeeper, advanced in years. At Castle-Douglas, on the 11th inst., Mr John Kissock, auctioneer. At Ballantrae, on the 18th curt., Mr William Wilson, coach-driver, there. He had adjusted the harness, and was about to take his seat in a car, when he fell down, and immediately expired. The deceased was well known on the road for many years, and was highly respected for his obliging disposition, and upright conduct.

2nd June 1848 (Week 22) BIRTHS

Here, at Charlotte Street, on the 26th ultimo, the wife of Capt. David Kennedy, of a daughter. At the Mains of Kirkcowan, on the 21st ult., Mrs Hugh M'Clure, of three sons. One of the children has since died, but the other two, as well as the mother are doing well. MARRIAGES At Larg of Corroughtree, parish of Minnigaff, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. James Goold, of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Newton-Stewart, Mr James Fleming, chemist and druggist, Stranraer, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr James Milroy, farmer, there. At Kildonnan, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. Mr Hogarth, Mr John M'Gill, to Miss Jane Paterson. At Barrhill, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. P Fergusson, Inch, Mr John White, to Grace, youngest daughter of Mr Robt. Kelly, farmer. DEATHS Here, at Hanover Street, on the 31st ultimo, Elizabeth Wilson, wife of Serjeant John Black, aged 58 years - much regretted. Here, at St. John Street, on the 28th ultimo, of scarlet fever, David Smellie, aged 2 years; and on the 31st ultimo, Jessie, aged 4 years, son and daughter of Mr John Crawford, sawyer. Here, on the 30th ultimo, Alexander, youngest son of Mr John M'Douall, cabinet-maker. At Waulkmill, parish of Leswalt, on the 16th ultimo, James son of Mr Benjamin Buchanan, aged 17 months. At Barscarrow, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 26th ultimo, after a short illness, Peter, son of Mr James Gibson, farmer, there. At Sandhead, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 31st ultimo, Mr Hugh Stewart, innkeeper. At Kirkcudbright, on the 24th ult., Mr James Cavan, merchant, aged 56 years. At Castle Douglas, on the 28th ult., Samuel M'Keur, Esq., surgeon, aged 64 years.

9th June 1848 (Week 23) BIRTHS Here, at Castle Street, on the 2d inst., the wife of Mr James Shaw, baker, of a son. At Edinburgh, on the 31st ult., the Lady of Captain Dalrymple Hay, of a son and heir. At her residence in London, on the 1st ult., the Lady Mary Oswald, of Auchencruive, of a son and heir. At Craigdarroch, on the 30th ult., the wife of J. G. Jarvis, Esq., of a daughter. At Myroch, on the 31st ult., Mrs M'Garvagh, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Myroch, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Mr Williamson, John M'Garvagh, to Miss Mary Keand. At Inch, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. Robert Hogarth, Mr James Addiss, to Miss Mary Paterson. At Nithside, Dumfries, on the 5th curt., by the Rev. W. B. Clark, James Clark M'Michan, Esq., of Corbieton, to Elizabeth, only daughter of Philip Forsyth, Esq., of Nithside. At Newfield, Urr, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Mr Burnside of Urr, Mr John Blacklock, to Nicholas, fourth daughter of Mr Mitchell, farmer, Newfield. At Delhi, on the 4th April, by the Rev. Fitzhenry W. Ellis, M.A., A. Reid, Esq., surgeon, 4th N.I., third son of the late Robert Reid, Esq., of Kirkennan, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, to Harriet, eldest daughter of Major John Hamilton, late of H.M. 77th Regiment, eldest son of the late James Hamilton, Esq., Green Hills, county of Donegal. DEATHS At Clayhole, here, on the 3d inst, Samuel M'Cune, aged 2 years and 3 months, youngest son of Mr Robert Downie. At New Luce, on the 7th inst., Mr John M'Bryde, aged 80 years. At Drimnagh Lodge, Dublin, on the 3d instant, Mr William Campbell, late of Stranraer, aged 79.

Near Port Robinson, Canada West, on the 20th April, after a lingering and painful illness, John, second son of Mr Wm. Murray, late farmer in Urral, parish of Kirkcowan, Wigtownshire. The premature demise of this young man is deeply regretted by his friends and acquaintances. At Pisa, on the 12th ult., Fanny, the wife of Charles Cunningham, Esq., of Robertland, Ayrshire, and third daughter of the late Sir John Call, Bart. At Rickery Cottage, near Carlisle, on the 31st May, Isabella Taylor, third daughter of Lieutenant Taylor, Staff officer of Pensioners.

16th June 1848 (Week 24) BIRTHS At Albemarle Street, London, on the 12th current, the lady of John Dalrymple, Esquire, yr. of Fordel and Cleland, of a son. At Glasserton, on the 12th inst., Mrs Brooke Cunliffe, of a son. At the Original Seceder Manse, Stranraer, on the 12th instant, Mrs R. J. Watt, of a son. Here, at Harbour Street, on the 15th inst., the wife of Stewart Kennedy, gardener, of a son. Here, at St. John Street, on the 11th inst., the wife of John Crawford, sawyer, of a daughter. At Binnhouse, Colmonell, on the 8th inst., Mrs Robert Harkness, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Wigtown, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. P. Young, Mr Alexander Kennedy, saddler, to Miss Margaret, only daughter of Mr James Byron Burgess, Wigtown. At Fell, Glasserton, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. S. Clanahan, Mr Andrew Leverie, teacher, Ravenstone, to Margaret, only daughter of Mr Jamieson, farmer. At Castle-Douglas, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Samuel Cowan, Mr Francis C. Crosbie, third son of Mr William Crosbie, Midpark, Crossmichael, to Mary Fullarton, second daughter of Mr Alex. Fullarton, of Castle Douglas. At Worthington, State of Pennsylvania, U.S., on the 28th April last, George W. Ross, Esq., to Jessie, youngest daughter of Mr Stair Kerr, formerly tenant in Kirminnoch, parish of Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire. DEATHS Here, on the 13th inst., of scarlatina, in his sixth year, Robert Alexander, youngest child of Dr Mackie. Here, at St. Andrew Street, on the 13th inst., Ann Broadshaw, wife of Mr Robert Stewart, shoemaker, - much regretted. Here, at Castle Street, on the 12th instant, Euphemia Flockhart, youngest daughter or Mr Francis Kerr, tinsmith. Here, in Castle Court, George Street, on the 9th inst., Jane, daughter of Mr John M'Douall, cabinetmaker. At Craighlaw, Kirkcowan, on the 8th instant, Mr Alex. Grange, in the 82d year of his age. At Tongland Village, on the 8th curt., Mr John Payne, joiner, aged 57. At Kirkcudbright, on the 7th curt., advanced in life, Mr James Aird. At Dabton, on the 1st curt., Thomas Crichton,Esq., of Auchenskeoch.

23rd June 1848 (Week 25) BIRTHS Here, on the 22d instant, the wife of Capt. Wm. Cumming, of the steamer "Briton", of a son At Leswalt, on the 18th inst., Mrs Thos. Spence, of a daughter. At Drumore Village, on the 14th instant, Mrs Captain Chalmers, of a son. At Drumore village, on the 16th inst., Mrs Wm. M'Gaw, innkeeper, of a daughter. At Drumore Village, on the 16th inst., Mrs Captain M'Millan, of a daughter. At Meikle Carse, Minnigaff, on the 16th May, Mrs Hughan, of a son. At 332, Argyll Street, Glasgow, on the 31st ult., the wife of Mr John Buchanan, of a son. At Paisley, on the 18th inst, the wife of Mr Hugh McCredie, of a son.

MARRIAGES Here, on the 20th inst., James Watson, hostler, to Elizabeth Welsh. At Meikle Mark, parish of Leswalt, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. John M'Gregor, Mr John Murray, farmer, Cairnhall, Balfron, Stirlingshire, to Grace, third daughter of Mr William M'Kissock, Meikle Mark. At Portpatrick on the 20th inst., by the Rev. A. Urquhart, Mr David Rankine, to Ann, eldest daughter of the late Mr William Alexander of the Coast Guard. At Inch, on the 19th instant, by the Rev. Peter Ferguson, Mr M'Donald of the Ordnance Survey, to Miss Mary Hannah, Glenluce. At Drumore Village, on the 15th inst., Mr Peter Nibloe, to Janet M'Culloch. DEATHS At Airlour, on the 8th current, Mrs Cumming, wife of James Cumming, Esquire. At Low Curghie, Kirkmaiden, on the 18th inst., Miss Janet Jamieson. At Drumore Village, on the 16th inst., Elizabeth Leichman, relict of the late Mr Mearns, Lightkeeper, Mull of Galloway, aged 65 years. At Wigtown, on the 18th inst., Mr Robert M'Keand, procurator fiscal for the Burgh of Wigtown, aged 87 years - the oldest lawyer in the county. At Meikle Carse, Minnigaff, on the 12th instant, Mary M'Kie, aged 82 years, relict of the late Mr Samuel Hughan, farmer in Balhazie, by Creetown.

30th June 1848 (Week 26) BIRTHS At Lochnaw, on the 21st inst., Mrs Robert Caldwell, of a son. At Allandoo, parish of Leswalt, on the 26th inst., Mrs Samuel Martin, of a son. At Challoch, parish of Leswalt, on the 27th inst., Mrs John Kirk, of a son. At Broadstone, parish of Leswalt, on the 14th inst., the wife of Mr D. M'Culloch, of a daughter. At Blair, on the 24th current, the lady of Capt. Blair of Blair, Royal Navy, of a son. At Wigtown, on the 13th inst., Mrs J. Graham, of a daughter. At Port William, on the 13th curt., the wife of James M'Cormick, Esq., surgeon, of a daughter; and on the 19th, the wife of Mr Robert Sim, watchmaker, of a son. At Plunton Mains, parish of Borgue, on the 24th inst., Mrs A. H. McNaught, of a son. At Govan, near Glasgow, on the 22d inst., the wife of Mr Andrew Riddel, baker, of a son. At Wigtown, N.B., on the 27th of June, the lady of John McMaster, of Kildarroch, of a daughter. MARRIAGES Here, at Hanover Street, on the 23d inst., James M'Creadie, farrier, to Mary, second daughter of the late Mr Robert M'Cloy. At Gelston, on the 23d curt., by the Rev. William Symington, of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Castle Douglas, Mr Samuel Smith, to Miss Janet Crosbie. At Glenluce, on the 19th inst., by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Mr Robert Shearer, farmer, to Miss Elizabeth Chambers, Crows. At Madron, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. William Wood, Mr Richard Newman, Captain of the schooner President of Scilly, to Miss Ursulfa [sic] Mumford Rowe, builder, Penzance. The happy couple embarked the same day on board of the Lioness packet for Scilly, en route for South America. DEATHS Here, at St. John Street, on the 26th inst., Anne McCredie, relict of the late Hugh Alexander, mariner. Here, at Hanover Street, on the 22d inst., Mary-Ann, only daughter of Mr John Maclure, innkeeper, aged five years five months. Here, at London Road, on the 24th inst., Lucretia, daughter of Robert Mackie, Esq., aged seven years and eight months.

7th July 1848 (Week 27) BIRTHS Here, on the 26th ultimo, Mrs E. Todd, of a son - still born. Here, at Fisher Street, on the 24th ult., Mrs Torrance, of a son. At Rephad, on the 4th instant, Mrs W. Finlay, of a daughter. At Achenflour, on the 28th ult., Mrs M'Ilwraith, of a daughter. At Gillespie, parish of Old Luce, on the 5th instant, Mrs Anderson, of a daughter. At Portwilliam, on the 28th ultimo, the wife of Mr James Finlay, of a son. At Casterton, Old Hall, Westmorland, on the 1st inst., the wife of the Rev. R. Cowper Black, of a son. MARRIAGES Here, at St. John Street, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. J. M'Gregor, Mr Richard Rankin, to Miss Agnes Watson. At Eldrig Village, on the 29th ultimo, by the Rev. Alexander Young, Mr Andrew Paterson, to Miss Elizabeth Hutcheson. At Nether-Lenkins, Rerrick, on the 27th ult., Joseph Kissock, Esq., Boreland of Anwoth, to Agnes, youngest daughter of the late Alexander Cunningham, Esq., of Nether-Lenkins. DEATHS Here, at King Street, on the 30th ultimo, Alexander, eldest son of Mr M'Clymont, currier, aged 8 years. He was a boy of very great promise, and has died justly regretted. At Rose Street, on the 6th inst., aged 5 years and 6 months, Grace, second daughter of Mr Charles Murray, shoemaker. At Port William, on the 19th ultimo, Tethia Kirk, aged 37 years. At Portwilliam, on the 20th ultimo, William Bell, aged 60 years. At Ballantrae, on the 29th ult., Mr James Wylie, surgeon. At New Calabar, on the 11th January last, of fever, after nine days illness, Charles, second son of the late Captain Charles M'Crackan, of Stranraer, in his 20th year. Died, suddenly at Howgate, Pennicuick, on the 28th ultimo, Christian, elder daughter of the late Rev. Professor Duncan, D.D. Mid Calder. At Bankherd, Doonpark, Kirkpatrick Durham, on the 28th ultimo, Mr John Douglas, late farmer of Trudale, aged 83 years. At Kirkcudbright, on the 30th ultimo, Robert, youngest son of Mr Thomas Sproat, merchant, aged 10 years. At Newton-Stewart, on the 27th ultimo, James Kelly, grocer, there aged 38 years. At Cornharrow, parish of Dalry, on the 17th ultimo, Mr James Ramsay, aged 62. At Barrhill, on the 27th ult., Mr John M'Kerney, innkeeper and postmaster there, aged 61 years. In him the wife has lost a loving husband, the child an indulging parent, and the public a faithful, attentive, and obliging servant, who in all relations will not be easily replaced. At Halfmark, parish of Colmonell, on the 30th ult., Sarah, daughter of Mr Alex. M'Calm, farmer there, aged 29 years.

14th July 1848 (Week 28) BIRTHS Here, at North Strand Street, on the 8th inst., the wife of Mr Anthony Martin, printer, of a son. At Drimnagh Lodge, Dublin, on the 7th inst., Mrs Robert M'Meiken, of a son At Kirkcudbright, on the 6th instant, Mrs Anthony Mackenzie, of a daughter. MARRIAGES

At Port-William, on the 10th curt., by the Rev. Mr Reid, of Kirkinner, Mr John Simpson, merchant, Kirk of Mochrum, to Ann, relict of the late Mr Wm. Hill. At 18 Gray Street, Newington, near Edinburgh, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. George Johnstone, James Waldie, Esq., Millisle, Garlieston, to Miss Jane Seyden Ker, Kelso. At Kirkcudbright, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. John Underwood, Mr James Whiggam, to Miss Jane Macintyre. At Ayr, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Robert Davidson of Holywood, Mr Hugh Railton, writer, Glasgow, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late Robert Davidson, merchant, Ayr. DEATHS At South Ardwell, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 6th inst., Mr John Gibb, farmer. At Kirkcudbright, on the 2d inst., very suddenly, Agnes Halliday, relict of the late James Lidderdale. At Threave Mains, Balmaghie, on the 30th ult., Mrs Helen Corrie, wife of Mr James Gordon, in the 29th year of her age. At the Free Manse of Langton, on the 25th ult., the Rev. John Brown. D.D., in the 71st year of his age, and 44th of his ministry.

21st July 1848 (Week 29) BIRTHS At Drumdough, on the 11th inst., the wife of Mr Wm. M'Kelvie, of a daughter. At St. Andrew Street, on the 16th inst., the wife of Mr Charles Morrow, of a daughter. At Whitehills, parish of Sorbie, on the 10th instant, Mrs Matthews, of a son. At Gatehouse, on the 16th inst., the wife of Mr David Hannay, of the Ordnance Survey, of a son. At Culhorn, on the 19th inst., the wife of Mr Alexander Macloy, gamekeeper, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Trinity Crescent, Edinburgh, on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Mr Davidson, of North Leith, George L. Falconer, Esq., bank agent, Fettercairn, to Jane, daughter of David Macmillan, Esq., Viewfield, Kirkcudbrightshire. At Langland Street, Kilmarnock, on the 20th ult., by the Rev. Thomas Main, Mr James Williamson, Knowe Village, Penninghame, to Alison, eldest daughter of Mr John Wright of Knowehead, Dalmellington. DEATHS At Queen Street, here, on the 15th inst., Mr John Davidson, seaman, at the advanced age of 84 years. At Clayhole, here, on the 17th inst., Jane McMurtrie, advanced in years. At Sheuchan Mill, on the 16th inst., Daniel, youngest son of Mr Thomas Cardie, in his tenth year. At Langholm, on the 10th inst., Mr James Beattie, sen. tailor, aged 67 years. At Wigtown, on the 18th inst., Mrs Jean M'Kinna, relict of the late James Jorie, schoolmaster, there. At 6, Upper Main Street, Gorbals, on the 1st inst., Helen Muir, relict of Mr James Stewart, formerly of Barsolas, Inch, Wigtownshire

28th July 1848 (Week 30) BIRTHS At Bellevilla House, Stranraer, on the 17th inst, the wife of Peter M'Lean, Esq., Mull, of a daughter. Here, at Neptune Street, on the 26th inst., the wife of Mr Henry M'Lean, of a son. At Balcraig, parish of Glasserton, on the 24th inst., Mrs John Gordon, of a daughter. At Crossclays, parish of Ballantrae, on the 18th inst., Mrs Fergusson, of a daughter. At St. Andrew Street, Kilmarnock, on the 16th inst., the wife of Mr Andrew Murray, tailor, of a son. At New York, on the 5th inst., the lady of Stuart C. Maitland, Esq., yr. of Dundrennan, of a son. At Balgreddan, on the 17th inst., the wife of Wm. Bell, of Gribtae, of a son.

At Low Milton, parish of Mochrum, on the 20th inst., Mrs M'Leod, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Lewis Street Stranraer, on the 27th inst., by the Rev. George Charles, Charles R. Sibbald, Esq., Royal Bank, Leith, to Isabella Seamon, only daughter of the late Thomas Taylor Esq., Stranraer. At Clayhole, on Monday, the 17th instant, by the Rev. James Stewart, of Sheuchan, Mr John Freeman, to Jessie, daughter of Mr Peter M'Haffie, mariner, Clayhole. At Springfield, Castle Douglas, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Whitson of Crossmichael, Ebenezer Gladstone, Esq., of Birchfield, Liverpool, to Agnes Hawthorn, third daughter of the late Nathaniel Neilson, Esq., of Springfield. At Little Cocklick, Urr, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. George M. Burnside, William Anderson Esq., draper, Blackburn, Lancashire, to Mary, eldest daughter of Thomas Gibson, Esq., of Cocklick. At Kirkcudbright, on the 21st inst, by the Rev. George Wood, of the United Presbyterian Church, Mr James Irvine, Gatehouse, to Miss Agnes Walker. At Glasgow, on the 11th inst., Mr John Douglas, measurer, to Mary Stewart, daughter of Anthony Nish, Esq., writer. DEATHS At George Street, here, on the 21st inst, Peter, son of Mr Cairns, mason, aged 8 years; and at Harbour Street, on the same day, Robina Morland, aged 7 years - both of scarletina. At Gravesend, on the 9th inst., Daniel M'Cartney, aged 32 years - master of the Barque "Sultan" of Glasgow. The deceased was a native of Stewarton, parish of Kirkcolm, - much regretted. At Portpatrick, on the 27th inst., the wife of Mr John M'Kie. At Portpatrick, on the 25th inst., Miss Janet M'Culloch, after a lingering illness. At Kirkcudbright, on the 10th inst., Captain Alex. Hannay, late of Liverpool. At Red Ligget, Buittle, on the 18th inst., in the bloom of life, Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Mungo Kelly, farmer, Old Orchardton - much regretted. At Nantwich, on the 17th inst., William Brown, aged 23 years, son of Mr John Brown, tea-dealer, Nantwich, Cheshire, formerly of Argrennan, Tongland.

4th August 1848 (Week 31) BIRTHS At Baldoon, Wigtown, on the 30th July, Mrs James Caird, of a daughter. At 6, Melville Street, Edinburgh, on the 29th ultimo, the lady of Thomas Anderson, Esq., advocate, of a daughter. Here, at St. Andrew's Street, on the 3d inst., the wife of Mr James O'Connell, of a son. At Glenluce, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs Robert Saunders, draper, of a son. At Alandoo, parish of Leswalt, on the 29th ultimo, Mrs Peter M'William, of a daughter. At Stroquhan, on the 25th ult., Mrs Johnstone Wilson, of a daughter. At Falkland Place, Glasgow, on the 19th ult., the Lady of Robert Hannay, Esq., of Rusko, of a son. At Lochhead, parish of Colmonell, on the 24th ultimo, Mrs James M'Blain, of a son. At Grahamston, parish of Colmonell, on the 24th ult., Mrs John Milroy, of a daughter. At East Altercannoch, parish of Colmonell, on the 29th ultimo, Mrs James Martin, of a daughter. At Corwar Mains, on the 31st ultimo, the wife of Mr John Dickson, gardener to Mr Wilson, Esq., Corwar, of a son. MARRIAGES At Clayhole, on the 1st instant, by the Rev. James Stewart, of Sheuchan, Mr James Addis, mariner, to Miss Mary Diamond. DEATHS

Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 14th ult., Thomas, son of the late Mr Lupton, gamekeeper, Culhorn, aged 21 years. At Fineview, Glenluce, on the 1st instant, awfully sudden, Jannet M'Guffie, spouse of Thomas Saunders, farmer there. At Netherwood Bank, on the 21st ult., Mr Robert Thomson, merchant, Dumfries, in his 73d year. At Blair House, Dalry, on the 22d ultimo, Adelaide, third daughter of Captain and Mrs Blair of Blair, aged two years and one month. At the Free Church Manse Logie, on the 30th June, the Rev. Andrew Melville, in the 74th year of his age, and 46th of his ministry. At Ardrossan, on the 24th ult., the Lady of Captain Hope Reid, R.N., Esq., of Grangehill. On the 19th ult., Ann, widow of the late Mr Cobbett, M.P., in her 74th year.

11th August 1848 (Week 32) BIRTHS At Whithorn, on the instant, Mrs R. H. Smith, of a son. At the Grange House, on the 28th ult., the lady of Sir John Dick Lauder, Bart., of Fountainhall, of a son. At Auchencairn, Rerrick, on the 21st ult., the wife of Mr Robert Scott, schoolmaster, of a son. At Walsall, on the 6th inst., the wife of Mr Samuel Thompson, draper, Bradford Street, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Kirkcudbright, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. John Underwood, Mr Richd. Horton of Manchester, to Henrietta, second daughter of Mr John Gooch, Kirkcudbright. At Edinburgh, on the 1st inst, by the Rev. Dr. Candlish, the Rev. David Paton, Free Church, Fettercairn, to Catherine, eldest daughter of the late John Shaw, Esq., writer, Cupar Fife. DEATHS Here, at Hillhead, on the 6th inst., James, son of Mr Peter Harries, grocer. Here, at King Street, on the 7th instant, Elizabeth Hannah, Glasgow, formerly of Stranraer, aged 52 years. At Grennan, parish of Glasserton, on the 2d inst., Alexander Kingan, aged 38 years. At 4, Laurel Road, Fairfield, Liverpool, on the 3d inst., Mr James Roan, cattle salesman At Kirkcudbright, on the 1st inst., in the prime of life, Elizabeth Callie, wife of Mr James M'Ewen, Liverpool - much regretted. At Carrick House, Ayr, on the 2d inst., Anne Cunninghame of Monkredden, relict of the Rev. John Monteath, D.D. minister of the united parishes of Houston and Killallan, in her 86th year. At Garliestown, on the 23d ult., Miss Jane Hadden Murray, aged 21 years, after a tedious illness - justly regretted by all who knew her.

18th August 1848 (Week 33) BIRTHS At Neptune Street, here, on the 17th instant, the wife of Mr David Tod, engineer, of a daughter. At Clay-Crop, parish of Kirkinner, on the 1st inst., Mrs Wallace, of a son. At Springkell, on the 7th inst., the lady of Sir J. Heron Maxwell, Bart. of Springkell, of a son. On the 30th ult., the Duchess of Argyll, of a son. MARRIAGES At Craig, Balmacellan, on the 11th inst, by the Rev. Mr Wilson, Mr James Thomson, Borgue, to Miss Mary Milligan. At St. Barnabas' Church, Liverpool, on the 7th inst., Mr Wm. Miller, of Laurel Street, to Euphemia, youngest daughter of the late John M'Murray, builder, &c., Kirkcudbright.

DEATHS At North Strand Street, here, on the 14th curt., William, third son of Mr James Lavery, hostler, aged 5 years. At Balscalloch, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 11th instant, Eliz. McCrea, relict of the late Mr Niven Agnew, farmer there, aged 91 years. At Wigtown, on the 14th curt., Mr Michael Owen, merchant, aged 75 years. At Creetown, on the 14th current, Miss Jean Kiterick, grocer there, aged 80 years. At Girvan, very suddenly on the 11th current, Mr James M'Queen, advanced in life. At Girvan, on the 9th current, Mr Robert Niven, aged 86. At the United Presbyterian Manse, Moniaive, on the 7th inst., the Rev. James M'Geoch, in the 31st year of his ministery. At Kirkcudbright, on the 4th instant, Cathrine Thompson, youngest daughter of Mr James Hornel, aged 20 years, after a tedious illness, which she bore with great Christian resignation and composure. Her decease is universally regretted by an extensive circle of relatives and acquaintances. At Boatcroft, Balmaghie, on the 10th instant, after a lingering illness, Mary, only daughter of the late Mr James Sproat, Gladepark, Borgue, who was much respected.

25th August 1848 (Week 34) BIRTHS Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 24th inst., the wife of Mr Hall, tailor, of a daughter. At Whithorn, on Friday the 4th inst, Mrs Thos. Simpson, of a daughter. At Garlieston, on the 15th inst., the lady of Capt. W. Martin, of the barque "Mary Sharpe", of a daughter. At Curzeon Street, Mayfair, London, on the 11th inst., the Lady Beaumont, of a son and heir. MARRIAGES Here, at Princes Street, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. George Charles, James Agnew, Esq., Paisley, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr Alex. Wallace, Kirkmagill, Stoneykirk. At Glasgow, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. Dr Taylor, Mr James Murray, tailor, to Miss Janet M'Culloch, both late of Stranraer. At Whithorn, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Thomas Macindoe, Mr Samuel Wilson, Bridge of Bladnoch, to Janet, daughter of Mr Adam M'Keand, carrier. At Whitehills, Sorbie, on the 17th inst, by the Rev. E. K. Sloan, Mr David Robinson, to Miss Margaret M'Keand. DEATHS Here, at Queen Street, on the 18th inst., Jane, aged 7 years, daughter of Mr H. Findlay, innkeeper; and on the same day William, aged 5 years, his son - both of scarletina - much regretted. Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 12th inst, Jessie, youngest daughter of Mr Hall, tailor, aged 3 years. Here, at Queen Street, on the 19th inst, William, son of Mr Davidson, mariner, aged 3 years and 9 months. At Greenfield, parish of Leswalt, on the 18th inst., Gavin and John, respectively aged 8 and 7 years; on the 20th Robert, and on the 21st William - all of scarlatina, sons of Mr Gibson, farmer there. At Fleet Street, Gatehouse, on the 19th inst., Jas. Coates, pensioner. At Millbank Cottage, Newton-Stewart, on the 13th inst., Mrs Jean M'Kean, relict of the late Samuel M'Kean, farmer, Baltersan, aged 95. Her long and eventful life was characterised by a display of Christian virtue; and her superior intelligence caused her to be as widely esteemed as she is now deeply regretted. At Wigtown, on the 14th inst., Michael Owen, residenter, aged 75. At Newton-Lodge, Ayr, on the 3d inst., Mrs Gordon, relict of Maxwell Gordon, Esq., W.S. At the United Presbyterian Manse, Tarbolton, on the 2d inst., the Rev. John Campbell, in the 78th year of his age, and 45th of his ministry. At Oakdean, near Cowden, Kent, on the 20th inst., in the 61st year of his age, Lieut. Colonel William Ross, late Colonel of the 23d or Royal Welsh Fusileers.

1st September 1848 (Week 35) BIRTHS At Harbour Street, here, on the 25th ult., the wife of Mr Andrew Haswell, shoemaker, of a daughter. At Clayhole on the 28th ult., Mrs Thomas Bell of a daughter. At Clayhole, same day, the wife of Mr M'Kenzie, mariner, of a daughter. At Portwilliam, on the 21st ult., Mrs Jamison, of a son. MARRIAGES At Edinburgh, on the 23d ultimo, George M'Haffie, Esq., of Corsemalzie, to Mary, daughter of the late Mr William Inglis, Edinburgh. At Merchiston Castle, on the 23d ultimo, by the Rev. Dr. Hanna, the Rev. Chas. Watson, Free Church, Langholm, to Mary Bertram, eldest daughter of Charles Chalmers, Esq., Merchiston Castle. DEATHS Here, at Garden House, Stoneykirk Road, on the 28th ult., Sarah M'Dowall, relict of the late William Campbell, schoolmaster, aged 65 years. At Balsarroch, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 16th ultimo, in the 22d year of his age, David, fifth son of Mr Thomas Bell, farmer, Balsarroch. This is the second young person who has fallen a victim to typhus fever, which has been long prevailing in this district. At Portpatrick, on the 29th ultimo, Miss Mary Montgomery. At Wigtown, on the 27th ultimo, William Shaw Burgess, aged 72 years. At Port William, on the 28th ult., Susan Guffock, aged 51. At Port William, on the 28th ult., Mary Perrey, aged 71. At Kilantrea, Mochrum, on the 28th ult., Bridget Boyle, aged 65. At Monreith Village, Glasserton, on the 28th ultimo, May Heron, advanced in years. At Dumfries, on the 22d ultimo, after a few days' illness, Mr James Henderson, merchant - deeply regretted.

8th September 1848 (Week 36) BIRTHS At Blackwood, Dumfriesshire, on the 18th ult., the lady of Wm. Copland, Esq., of Colliston, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Abercrombie Place, Edinburgh, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Patrick Borrowman, Free Church minister of Gencairn, John Hamilton, Esq., Accountant, youngest son of the late Colonel Hamilton of Angostura, to Margaret, second daughter of the late Philip Grierson, Esq., Glasgow. At Kirkconnell Village, on the 18th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Donaldson, Mr Robert Baird, mason, New Cumnock, to Anne, youngest daughter of the late Mr Peter M'Crie, Kirkcudbright. DEATHS At Rephad House, of scarlet fever, on the 5th Sept., James, aged 4 years and 5 months, youngest son of George Guthrie, Esq., At Clayshant, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 1st inst., Miss Jean McMaster, aged 80 years. At Isle of Whithorn, on the morning of the 1st Sept., Peter Logan, innkeeper, much regretted. He has acted as pilot in this port for many years back, and has often ventured his own life to save the lives of others. At Newton-Stewart, on the 26th ult., Mr John Craik, aged 68 years. The deceased was landlord of the Galloway Arms Inn for upwards of 20 years. He was a man of the most sterling integrity, and upright honourable feeling. His urbanity and genuine kindness endeared him to an extensive circle of friends,

who will not soon forget his memory. His remains were followed to the grave by an unusually large assemblage of mourners. At Meikle Isle, Borgue, on the 27th ult., Mr James Hutchison, aged 86 years, being the oldest person in that parish, and much respected for primitive simplicity of character, and honesty in his dealings. He had been an inhabitant for the lengthened period of nearly 70 years.

15th September 1848 (Week 37) BIRTHS At Hanover Street, Stranraer, on the 9th instant, the wife of Mr M'Clure, innkeeper, Buck's Head, of a son. At Elrig Village, on the 7th instant, Mrs Kerr, of twin daughters. At Port-William, on the 7th inst., Mrs Sloan, of a son. At the Gas Works, Girvan, on the 7th instant, the wife of Mr Robert Herbert, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Queen Street, Kilmarnock, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. A. Dickie, of Aberdeen, the Rev. Matthew Dickie, of the United Presbyterian Church, Cumnock, to Agnes A. Stevenson, daughter of the late Mr Stevenson. At Grange House, Edinburgh, on the 31st ult., by the Right Rev. Bishop Terrot, Capt. W. J. Wilson, H.E.I.C.S., to Madalina, sixth daughter of the late Sir Thomas Dick Lauder of Grange and Fountainhall, Bart. DEATHS At Laurelbank House, Stranraer, on the 9th instant, Wilhelmina, daughter of John Adair, Esq., writer, aged 7 years and 3 months. At Bridge Street, here, on the 9th inst., Agnes, daughter of the late Mr Shaw, tailor, aged 5 years. At High Street, here, on the 10th instant, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Mr Lister, tailor, aged 9 years. At St. Andrew's Street, here, on the 8th instant, Mary Helen, granddaughter of Arthur Kelly, painter, &c., aged 2 years and 8 months. At Hillhead, here, on the 8th inst., David, son of Mr William Orr, aged 1 years and 4 months. At New Luce, near Stranraer, on Saturday, the 9th instant, aged 26 years, Mr James Muir, jun., commercial traveller, Glasgow. At Monreith Village, on the 10th instant, Samuel M'Culloch, in the 16th year of his age. At Port-William, on the 12th inst., James Robb aged 5 years. At Ayr, on the 4th inst., John M. Cowan, Esq. At Edinburgh, suddenly, on the 31st ult., Mr David Haig, of the Advocate's Library At No. 46 Great King Street, Edinburgh, on the 1st instant, Alex. Inglis, Esq., advocate. At Whitehouse, Lamlash, Arran, on the 24th ult., John Paterson, Esq., factor to his Grace the Duke of Hamilton.

22nd September 1848 (Week 38) BIRTHS Here, at Castle Street, on the 18th inst., the wife of Mr Thorburn, painter, of a son. At Dumfries, on the 18th curt., the wife of the Rev. James Mann, of a son. At 128, Park Line, Liverpool, on the 8th inst., the wife of W. R. Gunyon, woollen draper, of a daughter. At Castle-Douglas, on the 16th inst., the wife of Mr William Fleming, flesher there, of a son. At Edinburgh, on the 9th inst., the wife of the Rev. Dr. Cunningham of a son. MARRIAGES No Marriages DEATHS

At Belnab, parish of Inch, on the 4th inst., Anna, seventh daughter of Mr Smith, farmer, there, aged 8 years. At Stewarton, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 14th inst., Agnes, daughter of Mr Carmichael, farmer, Bellevue, aged 21 years. At Maxwelltown, on the 12th instant, Mr David Beveridge, baker, aged 47 years. At Fish House, Kirkcudbright, on the 10th ult., Mr Andrew Wishart, aged 33 years. At Laurieston Crown Inn, on the 9th inst., suddenly, Margaret Landsburgh, spouse of David M'Quhae, aged 28 years. At Glasgow, on the 14th inst., aged 35, Jessie, the relict of Mr Hugh Milligan, and eldest daughter of the late James Watson, Esq., surgeon, Gatehouse At Wemyss Castle, on the 7th inst., Edward Pellew, second and youngest son of Captain Erskine Wemyss of Wemyss and Torrie.

29th September 1848 (Week 39) BIRTHS Here, at St. John Street, on the 26th inst., the wife of Mr James Collins, shoemaker, of a son. At Balkerr, parish of Inch, on the 27th inst., Mrs Jas. M'Ilwrick, of a daughter. At Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, on the 23d inst., the lady of Dr. M'Knight, of a daughter. MARRIAGES Here, at Bridge Street, on the 27th inst., by the Rev. Robert Hogarth, Mr Drynan, farmer, Doss, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Robert Millar, farrier. At Blair, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 26th inst., by the Rev. J. J. Campbell, Mr W. Thompson, to Mary, daughter of Mr Bark, Carnweil. At No 33, Magdalen Yard Road, Dundee, on the 20th inst by the Rev. Thomas Hill of Willison's Church, the Rev. Alex. Milne of the Free Church, Canonbie, to Jessie, second surviving daughter of the late Thomas Kidd, Esq., At Eccles, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. Hugh Stowell, M. A., Incumbent of Christ's Church, Salford, Robert Adair Ramsay, Esq., M. D., M.R.C.S., Edinburgh, of Fleetwood and Wyre, to Fanny Harriett, eldest daughter of Edward Connell, Esq., Leaf Square, Pendleton, Manchester. DEATHS Here, at Greenvale Street, on the 25th inst., Mr Hugh Sloan, aged 84 years. Here, at Hanover Street, on the 28th inst., Janet, aged 3 years and 8 months, youngest daughter of Mr Alexander Small, boot and shoemaker. Here, at Trade Street, on the 8th inst., Elizabeth, and on the 21st inst., Janet, both of scarlatina, daughters of Mr James Irving, mason; aged respectively 2 and 5 years. Here, at Strand Street, on the 25th inst, David, son of Mr Blakely, fisher, aged 3 years.

6th October 1848 (Week 40) BIRTHS Here, at George Street, on the 30th ult., Mrs M’Caig, of a son. At Boreland, parish of Inch, on the 3rd inst., the wife of Mr John Crawford, farmer there, of a son. At High Ardwell, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 29th ult., Mrs Andrew Milligan, of a son. MARRIAGES At Lochnaw Castle, on the 3rd inst., by the Rev. Thos. B. Bell, Frederick Lewis Maitland Heriot, Esq., of Ransornie, advocate, to Martha, second daughter of Sir Andrew Agnew, of Lochnaw, Bart. At Sandhead, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. Robert M'Neil, Mr W. Boyes, to Miss Osburn.

At Auchenflower House, Ballantrae, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr Blythe of the Free Church, Girvan, Mr Alex. Wallace, Balrazy, to Miss Ann, daughter of James M'Ilwraith, Esq., of Auchenflower. At Maidland, on the 3rd inst., by the Rev. Peter Young, Wigtown, Mr John Muir, of banks, Kirkcudbright, to Miss Marion, daughter of James Muir, Esq., Maidland. At Bladnoch Bridge, Wigtown, on the 3rd ult., by the Rev. Peter Young, Mr William Chesney, grocer, Whithorn, to Miss Charlotte Stitt. DEATHS At Sandhead, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 29th ult., Mr Hugh M'Clean, shoemaker. At Ballantrae, on the 27th ult., Mrs Helen Earl, aged 85 years. At Mary Place, Edinburgh, on the 24th ult., Mr Duncan Maclaren, late of the commercial Bank, Stirling. At Gothic Cottage, Trinity, on the 25th ult., Mr John Marshall, Stamp Office, Edinburgh.

13th October 1848 (Week 41) BIRTHS Here, at High street, on the 10th instant the wife of Mr John McGuire, of a son. At 20, Ann Street, Greenock, on the 7th instant, Mrs James Broadfoot, of a daughter. At Killsaintninian, parish of Colmonell, on the 2d instant, the wife of Mark Dunn, mason, of a daughter. At Ross, parish of Borgue, on the 6th instant, Mrs James Campbell, of a son. At Arbigland, Kirkcudbrightshire, on the 2d instant, the lady of Samuel Daniel, Esq., of a son - still born. At Acton House, Middlesex, on the 8th ult., Mrs Pollard Urquhart, of Craigston, of a son. MARRIAGES Here, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Thomas Moore, Mr Samuel Kerr, grocer, to Lucinda, youngest daughter of Mr John M'William, burgh officer. Here, at London Road, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. W.M. Simpson, Mr Anthony M'Kie, baker, to Miss Mary Wallace. At Leaths, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr Bayne, Mr Alexander Thomson, farmer, Chapeltown, to Helen, eldest daughter of Mr Hunter, farmer, Leaths. At Port-William, on the 8th curt., by the Rev. Mr Ryan, of the Catholic Chapel Newton-Stewart, Mr James M'Cornish, to Helen, daughter of Mr James Hartley, farmer, Drumdoo, Mochrum. At Cowbridge Chapel, Hertford, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. J. H. Bowhay, William Sadler, Esq., merchant, Bristol, to Georgina Dalrymple, widow of the late James Dalrymple, Esq., Bristol. DEATHS At Culgroat, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 8th inst,. Mrs Smith, aged 74 years. At Crongart, parish of Colmonell, on the 2d inst., Agnes Blain, aged 78 years, relict of Robert Shearer, late farmer in Crongart. At Castle-Douglas, on the 7th instant, Mr James Rae Kirkpatrick. At Newton-Stewart, on the 30th ultimo, Mr John Crawford, grain dealer, aged 57. The deceased had been in business in Newton-Stewart upwards of thirty years, and was highly respected as an upright, honest man. At Redcastle, Kirkcudbright, on the 1st inst., Mr Robert Kerr, farmer, Boghouse, Mochrum.

20th October 1848 (Week 42) BIRTHS At Lochnaw Castle, on the 19th inst., the Lady Louisa Agnew, of twin daughters Here, at St. John Street, on the 16th inst., Mrs Thomas Rennie, of a son. Here, at Clayhole, on the 13th inst., the wife of Mr Henry McCready of a daughter. At Newton-Stewart, on the 13th inst., the lady of Henry Stuart, Esq., of a daughter.

At Anwoth Schoolhouse, on the 11th inst., the wife of Mr W. J. Stark, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Portpatrick, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Andrew Urquhart, of the Free Church, Mr Matthew Miller, joiner, Belfast, to Miss Mary, second daughter of Mr John Milmine, merchant there. At Barmofity, Kirkpatrick-Durham, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. Jamieson Willis, Mr Wm. M'Adam, only son of Mr Robert M'Adam, farmer, Craigadam, to Margaret, only daughter of John Milligan, Esq., Barmofity. At Christ's Church, Cambridge, on the 7th instant, by special license, Mr Robert Hiddleston, tea dealer, to Miss Mary Walker Milligan, eldest daughter of Mr David Milligan, Enrick, near Gatehouse-of-Fleet. DEATHS At Hobart Town, Van Dieman's Land, on the 25th May, John Elliot Addison, Esq., a native of Kirkcolm, having been upwards of 20 years in that colony. At Gatehouse, on the 27th ult., after a protracted illness, Mr James Murray, aged 72, formerly landlord of the Crown and Thistle Inn, Free Street. Same place, on the 12th inst., John Leckie, tailor, aged 19 years. At Ross, parish of Borgue, on the 8th inst., Margaret Roy, wife of Mr James Campbell, farmer there - much regretted. On the 8th inst., at Manchester, the wife of Mr William Bell, tailor, a native of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright.

27th October 1848 (Week 43) BIRTHS Here, at Princes Street, on the 20th inst., the wife of Mr Robert Todd, of a daughter. At Auchleach, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 20th inst., Mrs Todd, of a son. At Kirkcolm, on the 22d inst., the wife of Mr John M'Intyre, of a son. At Kirkcolm, on the 23d inst., the wife of Mr John McCammon, of a son. At the Free Church Manse, Castle Douglas, on the 19th inst., Mrs G. Brown, of a son - still born. MARRIAGES At Whithorn, on the 17th inst., Mr George Kennedy, tailor, Wigtown, to Miss Robina, daughter of Mr Thos. Edgar, mason, Whithorn. At Whithorn, on the 24th inst., Mr Thomas Campbell, farmer, Bailiewhir, to Miss Mary Gourlay. At Garliestown, on the 24th inst., Mr John Blain, shoemaker, Whithorn, to Miss Margaret Brodie. DEATHS At Cairnryan, on the 25th inst., Margaret Earl, relict of the late Mr Hugh M'Gaw, aged 83 years. At Kirkinner, on the 23d inst., Mr Robert Dickson, shoemaker, late of Stranraer, aged 27 years. On the 17th inst., at his residence Portwood Street, Windsor, near Liverpool, Captain Alexander Kennedy, a native of Portpatrick. At Drumore, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 21st inst., Anne Gunnion, aged 60 years. At the Fishpond, Portlogan, on the 23d inst., Mrs Nibloe aged 90 years. At High Curghie, on the 23d inst., Mr William Dollis. At Newton Stewart, on the 21st inst., Mrs Robert Aikin, - Friends at a distance will please to accept this intimation.

3rd November 1848 (Week 44) BIRTHS At Lochnaw Castle, on the 31st October, the Lady of the Rev. Thomas B. Bell, of a son.

In Neptune Street, Stranraer, on the 30th ult., the wife of Mr John Morrison, joiner, of a son. Here, at Castle Street, on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr Montgomery, of a son. Here, at Cannongate, on the 31st ult., the wife of Mr Charles Dun Monteith of a son. At Ervie, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 29th ult., Mrs Kenmure, of a son. At Merslaugh, Kirkcolm, on the 31st ult., Mrs Peter Kerr, of a son. MARRIAGES At Kildrochat, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 31st ult., by the Rev Mr Campbell, Mr James Hannay, Freugh, to Barbara, daughter of Mr M'William, farmer, Kildrochat. At Torhouse muir, by Wigtown, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. Mr Young, Captain Thomas Rae, to Miss Mary Crozier. At Ayr, on the 18th ult., by the Rev. Mr Grant, David Campbell, Esq., Mounthamilton, to Janet Stewart, daughter of the late Hamilton Douglas Boswell, Esq., of Garallan. DEATHS At Demerara, on the 20th April last, after a long and lingering illness, Mr William M'Dowall, tailor, late of Stranraer. At Newton Stewart, on the 29th ult., Mr Archibald Agnew, carrier. At Kilmarnock, on the 18th ult., in the prime of life Mr A. Papple, son of the late Dr Papple, Gatehouse. At Gatehouse, on the 21st ult., James M'Ewen, joiner, in the 76th year of his age. At Dormont, on the 26th ult., William T. Carruthers, Esq., of Dormont and Arthington.

10th November 1848 (Week 45) BIRTHS At Glenluce, on the 2d inst., the wife of Mr James M'Caw, of a son. At Castle-Douglas, on the 3d inst., Mrs Wm. Burnside, of a daughter. At Kelton Manse, on the 28th ult., Mrs Cowan, of a son. At Kelton Manse, on the 27th ult., the lady of Sir Charles Metcalfe Ochterlony of Ochterlony, of a son. At Ayr, on the 7th current, the Lady of the Very Rev. W. S. Wilson, of a son. At Barrhill, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs Robert Cumming, of a daughter. At Girvan, on the 28th ultimo, Mrs Thomas Dunlop, of a daughter. MARRIAGE At Montreal, on the 20tn Sept. the Right Hon the Earl of Errol, to Eliza Amelia, eldest daughter of Major-General the Hon. Charles Gore. DEATHS Here, at London Road on the 7th inst., Anne daughter of the Rev. George Charles, aged 3 years. Here, at George Street, on the 5th inst., Helen Stewart, wife of Mr Andrew Donnan flesher, aged 7(5) years - much regretted. [figure indistinct] At Glenluce, on the 3rd inst., Mr James Milroy, advanced in years. At Portwilliam, on the 1st inst., Mrs Leyburn. At Portwilliam , on the 4th inst., Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr James M'Millan, of the schooner "Watchman". At Wigtown, on the 28th ult., Alexander, son of John M'Master, Bank Street. At Gatehouse, on the 1st inst., aged fourscore years, Mrs Thomson, who at one time was hostess of the Murray Arms Inn there.

17th November 1848 (Week 46) BIRTHS

Here, at High Street, on the 15th inst., the wife of Mr Cowan, tailor, of a daughter. Here, at St. John Street, on the 14th inst., the wife of Mr John M'Candlish, seaman, of a son. At Ringuinea, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 14th instant Mrs Spence, of a daughter. At Dalbeattie, on the 2d instant, the wife of Mr Rawline draper, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At 14, George Street, Edinburgh, on the 17th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Paul of St. Cuthbert's, the Rev. John James Campbell, minister of Stoneykirk, to Eliza Earle, eldest daughter of the late William Paul, Esq., accountant, Edinburgh. At Hannaston, by the Rev. Mr Maitland of Kells, on the 7th instant, Mr John Brown, Largmore, to Miss Agnes Sproat. DEATHS At Kirkland, parish of Leswalt, on the 10th instant, Mr John Stevenson, aged 84 years. At Drumore Village, parish of Kirkmaiden, Mrs Marion Wallace, wife of Mr Alexander Murray, miller there, leaving her husband and a large family to lament her loss, and much regretted by a large circle of friends and neighbours. On the 7th instant, at Lochmaben, Robert Henderson Broun, Esquire, Surgeon to the Naval Hospital at Haulbowline, second son of the late Honourable Sir James Broun, Baronet, of Colstoun. At Cardoness, parish of Anwoth, on the 3d inst., John Cowan, in his 99th year, having been upwards of half a century in the service of the late and present baronets of Cardoness. At 12, Norfolk Street, Laurieston, Glasgow, on the 4th instant, the Rev. S. Stevenson. At Frithfield Baths, Leith on the 3d instant, Thomas Duncan, Esq., Deputy Inspector of Military Hospitals.

24th November 1848 (Week 47) BIRTHS At the Missionary Station, Apia, Upolu, South Seas, on the 2d June last, Mrs Mills, of a daughter. At Corwar House the lady of Rigby Wason, Esquire, of a son. At Ochtrelure, on the 18th inst., Mrs Gibson, of a daughter. At Newton-Stewart, on the 10th instant, the lady of John M'Millan, Esq., of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Moss House, Govan, on the 17th inst, by the Rev. David Buchan Douie of Largs, Robert Douie, Esq., Glasgow, to Eliza, eldest daughter of Robert Urquhart, Esq., of Moss. At Trinity Presbyterian Church, Stafford, on the 16th instant, by the Rev. J. Speirs, Mr William Sharp, Bellevue, Dudley, to Miss M.C. Campbell, daughter of William Campbell, Esq., of Dalhanny, Ayrshire. At Stoneykirk, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. John James Campbell, Mr James Lockie of the Royal Sappers and Miners, to Elizabeth Hunter, youngest daughter of Mr Thomas Hunter, postmaster there. At Wigtown, on the 20th ultimo, by the Rev. Michael Ryan, C.P. of Newton-Stewart, Mr James O'Neil, merchant, Dumfries, to Susanna, only daughter of Mr Michael Walls, merchant, Wigtown. DEATHS At Newton-Stewart, on the 17th ult., Mr Hugh Mitchell, residenter, aged 82 years. At Cambret, parish of Kirkmabreck, on the 13th inst., William, and on the 17th, Jane, after a few days illness, eldest son and daughter of Mr John M'Conchie, farmer there. At Falbae, parish of Kirkmabreck, on the 19th instant, Miss Agnes Burnie. At John Street, Creetown, on the 19th inst., Mr David Shaw, mason, leaving a wife and five children to lament his loss. At sea, on the 8th October last, William Fleming, second officer of the ship Casandrew of Port Glasgow, only surviving son of the late Mr Wm. Fleming of Ayr, aged 37 years. At Gatehouse, on the 18th inst., rather suddenly, Mr William Porter, in the 60th year of his age.

On the 5th inst., after a short and severe illness, aged 21, Margaret, eldest daughter of the late James Kinna, Borgue - much regretted.

1st December 1848 (Week 48) BIRTHS Here at Millhill Street, on the 30th ultimo, Mrs Wylie of twins, a son and daughter. At Cairnryan, on the 17th utimo, Mrs McCarlie of a daughter. At the Manse, Kilmarnock, on the 17th ult., the wife of the Rev. J. B. Hamilton, of a son. At Changue, parish of Mochrum, on the 29th ultimo, the wife of Mr John Blain, farmer, of a daughter. MARRIAGES Here, at George Street, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. James Stewart of Sheuchan, Mr William Biggam, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late Mr M'Cartney, Kirkbride, Kirkcolm. Immediately after the ceremony, the happy couple embarked for Australia. Here, at Hanover Street, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. James Stewart of Sheuchan, Mr John Dingwall, tailor, to Miss Mary M'Gill. At Whitedyke, parish of Mochrum, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr George M'Cormick, farmer, Barwhill, Kirkowen, to Helen, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas Martin, farmer, Whitedyke. At Gatehouse, on the 24th ult., by the Rev. George Murray of Girthon, Edward Marsdon, mason, to Miss Jane M'Lean. At Carseduncan, parish of Minnigaff, on the 29th ult., Mr Alexander M'Kie, shoemaker, Newton-Stewart, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Samuel Oram, farmer in Carseduncan. DEATHS Here, on the 24th ultimo, Mr Alexander M'Whinnie, innkeeper aged 38 years. At Barrhill, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 25th ultimo, Mr Robert Kelly, aged 77 years. At Home Park, near Adelaide, on the 6th April, after a short illness, of scarlet fever, Thomas D. Auchna Auld, youngest son of Patrick Auld, Esq., aged 5 years. At Strabracken, parish of Ballantrae, on the 26th ult., William, eldest son of Mr M'Harg, farmer there, aged 12 years. On board the Briton steamer during the passage to Ayr, on Friday the 24th ultimo, James Todd, labourer, aged 43 years. At Lauriston, parish of Balmaghie, on the 14th ultimo, Margaret M'Clellan, aged 84, relict of the late Mr Samuel Bean. At Gatehouse, on the 22d ultimo, Georgina Linton, grocer and tea dealer there. At Newton Stewart, on the 29th ultimo, at an advanced age, and after a painful and lingering illness, Mr Andrew Oliver. The deceased was a native of, and resided long in the town of Liverpool; and his heavy loss is deeply regretted by a very wide circle of acquaintances.

8th December 1848 (Week 49) BIRTHS Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 1st instant, the wife of Mr John Muir, shoemaker, of a son. At Knockmalloch, parish of Colmonell, on the 1st inst., Mrs John Galloway, of a daughter. At Gatehouse, on the 25th ult., Mrs Blythe, of a son. At Gatehouse, on the 30th ultimo, Mrs Fyfe, of a son - still born. MARRIAGES At Balsarroch, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. Robert Hyslop, Mr Andrew M'Intyre, farmer, Cairnbowie, to Agnes, second daughter of Mr James Murdoch, Barbeth, parish of Stair, Ayrshire. At Clenrie, parish of Inch, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. James Ferguson, Alexander Gillies, Esq., Glasgow,

to Jessie, daughter of John M'Kenzie, Esq., farmer there. At Kirkdale House, the residence of Miss Hannay, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. John Muir, Captain Robert Gordon, of the 32d Regiment M.N.I. to Susan Hannay, eldest daughter of Captain Rainsford. At Gelston, on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. George Brown of the Free Church, Castle Douglas, Mr Samuel M'Vey, cordwainer, Carsethorn, to Miss Catherine Murray, Girvan. At Outon, parish of Whithorn, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. C. Nicholson, Mr Robert Anderson, parochial schoolmaster of Sorbie, to Janet, eldest daughter of Mr John Hannay, farmer, Outon. DEATHS At Thornbank, on the 3d inst., of scarletina, James Milwain, son of Robert Wither, aged 1 years and 9 months. At Galdenoch, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 24th ultimo, Helen Neilson, aged 21 months; and at Mr Gibson's house, Hanover Street, Stranraer on the 3d inst., Margaret, her sister, aged 11 years, both of scarletina - grand daughters of Mr John Muir, farmer, Galdenoch. At Dumfries, on the morning of the 3d instant, Thomas Crichton, Esq., of Aucehinskeoch, writer in Dumfries, and late Provost of the Burgh. At Dumfries, on the 2d inst., Mrs Harkness, (late in Holestain), aged 73 years.

15th December 1848 (Week 50) BIRTHS At Kirkland, parish of Leswalt, on the 30th ult., Mrs M'Mickan, of a son. At Stewarton, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 31st ult., Mrs Alexander McCrae, of a daughter. At Corsewall, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 12th inst., Mrs Stalker, of a daughter. At Auchencairn, on the 8th inst., the wife of Mr John Bray, Ordnance Survey, of a daughter. At Liverpool, on the 4th inst., the wife of the Rev. David Brown, of the Scotch Church, Rodney Street, of a son. MARRIAGES At Aird, parish of Inch, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Robert Hogarth, Mr Dalrymple, Sandmill, to Mary, daughter of Mr M'Meikan, farmer there. At Edinburgh, on the 30th ult., Major Rawdon Vassall, son of the late Lieut-Colonel Vassall, to Margaret Emily, daughter of the late Sir Alexander Boswell, Bart. of Auchinleck. DEATHS Here, at South Strand Street, on the 11th inst., Mr David Blakley, brickmaker, aged 58 years; and at Glenluce, on the 8th inst., Agnes, his daughter, aged 29 years. At Pinminnoch, parish of Portpatrick, on the 5th inst., Elizabeth M'Intyre, wife of Mr John M'Dowall, aged 46 years. At Ardwell, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 25th ultimo, of scarletina, [sic] Andrew, and on the 10th inst., Gilbert, the two youngest sons of Mr William Muir, coachman. At Portwilliam, on the 10th inst., Mary, aged 92 years, wife of Mr John Thomson. At Newton-Stewart, on the 5th inst., Mary Dunbar Ker, relict of the late Alexander Gordon, Esq., of Manchester. At Kirkcudbright, on the 5th inst., at the venerable age of 88, Mr William Livingston, who was for many years tenant of the farm of High Borgue. At Kirkcudbright, on the 2d inst., Margaret White, relict of Mr John Hope, Master of the Commercial department in Kirkcudbright Academy. At Clachan of Girthon, on the 8th inst., at an advanced age, Mr Samuel Brown, farmer. At his house in Irish Street, Dumfries, on the 10th inst., James M'Lauchlin, Esq., surgeon. At Dumfries, on the 7th inst., Mr James Grierson, Master of the English department of the Academy, in the 32d year of his age.

22nd December 1848 (Week 51) BIRTHS Here, at Hanover Street, on the 15th inst., the wife of Mr Alexander Small, shoemaker of a daughter. Here, at St. Andrew Street, on the 18th inst. the wife of Mr James Main, shoemaker, of a son. Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 19th inst., the wife of Mr William Watson, of a daughter. At Edinburgh, on the 6th inst., the Hon. Mrs William Maule, of a daughter. MARRIAGES At Clayhole, here, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Mr Stewart of Sheuchan, Mr Inglis, painter, to Mary Agnew. At Glasgow, on the 8th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Black, Mr Thomas Baird, Millwright, Crosshill, to Elizabeth Clarke, eldest daughter of T. H. Herbertson, Esquire, Collector, Port-Dundas. In Dumfries shire, Francis Smith, Esq., to Emily, youngest daughter of the Viscount Bolingbroke. At 122, George Street, Edinburgh, on the 13th instant, Alfred Triton Fawkes, Esq., Chester Square, London, to Graham, eldest surviving daughter of Thomas Maitland, Esq., of Dundrennan, M.P., Her Majesty’s Solicitor-General for Scotland. DEATHS At Stranraer, on the 15th inst., of consumption, Alexander, son or William Drynan, farmer, Knockibay, aged 21 years. Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 17th inst., Elizabeth Campbell, relict of the late Mr Alexander Milwain, aged 75 years. At New Luce, on the 19th inst., Jane, eldest daughter of Mr William M’Millan, merchant there, aged 19 years. At Calliness, on the 13th inst., Margaret M’Kie, relict of the late Mr Thomas M’Kay, farmer in Calliness in the 85th year of her age. At Wigtown, on the 14th inst., Miss Helen Kelly, daughter of Mrs Kelly, Craig Inn, aged 14 years. At High Ardwell, parish of Anwoth, on the 10th inst., Elizabeth M’Lachlin, spinster. At Kirkmabreck House, near Creetown, on the 12th inst., Mary, eldest daughter of William Welsh, Esq., there. At Fleet Street, Gatehouse, on the 13th instant, Mr Richard Murdoch at an advanced age. At Twynholm Village, on the 6th instant, Mrs Mary Welsh, innkeeper – much regretted. At Waterside, Urr, on the 29th ultimo, the Reverend Thomas H. Haining, aged 70 years. At Corbieton, on the 13th inst., James Clark M’Mickan, Esq., of Corbieton.

29th December 1848 (Week 52) BIRTHS No Births MARRIAGES Here, at High Street, on the 22d instant, by the Rev. Robert Donald, of the Free Church, Sheuchan, Mr William M'Credie, compositor, to Helen, fourth daughter of Mr John Vint, joiner. Here, at Princes Street, on the 15th instant, by the Rev. Mr Charles, Adam, son of the late Captain Mackie of Irvine, to Anne, youngest daughter of Mr William Thorburn, brewer Stranraer. At Appleby, parish of Glasserton, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. T. Macindoe, of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Whithorn, George Dods, to Grace, second daughter of Mr George Adair. DEATHS Here, at Cannongate, on the 23d instant, William, son of Mr William Wright, baker, aged 15 years. Here, at Stoneykirk Road, on the 20th instant, Mr John M'Master, weaver, aged 65 years.

At Bridge of Aird, parish of Inch, on the 25th instant, Agnes, daughter of the late Mr William M'Dowall, aged 16 years. At Glenluce, on the 24th inst., Robert Saunders, draper, aged 39 years, leaving a widow and four young children to deplore his loss. He was a man greatly respected, and will be very much lamented. At 80, Portland Street, Glasgow, on the 19th instant, Alexander, only son of Mr Adair, Stair Arms' Inn, Stranraer, aged 31 years. At his residence, St. David's Street, Dumfries, on the 23d instant, Bailie Joseph Hammond. At Dumfries, on Tuesday last, Dr. Robt. Stephenson Templeton.