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destitute of any congregation or cure of
souls, though, it afforded what he was ad-
mirably capable of dealing with, plenty
of game ; d. at Musselburgh, near Edin-
burgh.
May, Frederick. Erasmus, An Eng- lish 0) Radical.
Maybriclc, Mr. M. Stephen Adams, An English, singer and writer of music ; the author of "Nancy Lee/' the most popular ballad ever written.
Mayer, Brantz, 1809-79. John Smith, Jr. An American lawyer and historical writer; b. in Baltimore; Secretary of Legation at Mexico; from 1848 resided in Baltimore,
Mayer, Franz Xaver, 1767-. Gott- lieb Ackermann. A German writer.
Mayhew, Horace, 1810-72 Susan Crick; Ponny. An English author and journalist; one of the brothers Mayhew; b. and d. m London ; for some time on thestaf of "Punch."
Mayfcew, Horace, Henry Mayhew, and Robert B. Brougfc. Rigdum Fun- nidos.
Maynard, Col. . The Kentucky
Colonel. An American writer.
Maynard, Mrs. Sarah. Elisabeth (Hillyer Ballard), 1841-. KalooM; Mrs, Literary. An American "South- land" writer; b. at Eatonton, Putnam Co., Ga, ; in 1856 married Mr. J. J. Bal- lard, of Halletsville, Texas, and about 1870, Mr. Maynard; they reside near Bastrop, Texas.
Mayne, Miss Sarah Jane. A Friend of the People. An English novelist.
Mayo, Herbert, M.D., -1852. Mac Davus An English author; Professor of Anatomy in King's Coll., London, till 1836; when he settled at Bad-Weilbach, near Mainz, on the Khine, where be died. Mayo, Mrs. Isabella (Fyvie), 1843-. Edward and Ruth Garrett. An English poet and novelist; b in London; in 1870 married Mr. John K. Mayo 4 an English solicitor,
Mayo, William Starbuck, M.D., 1812-. Jonathan fiomer. A popular American novelist, of New York City ; b. at Ogdensburg, >T.T.; studied medi- cine, and practised for several years,
Mayow, Kev. Robert Wynell, B.A., 1777-1817. Darnel Merdant. An Eng- lish clergyman ; b. at Saltash , curate at Ardwick, near Manchester, and d. there. Mead, Richard, MJX, 1678-1754. Dr.Md, An eminent English physi- cian, of London ; one of the most learned men of his age. JMfeadtey, George Wilson, 1774-. Gt.
W. M.; A Lay Secedei. An English bi-
ographer; b. at Sunderlaud; in early life
visited Italy, and lesided in Germany for
a time
Meads, Orlando, A.M A Layman, An American lawyer, of Albany ; Union Coll, 1826
Meaglier, Thomas Francis, 1820-07. Cornelius O'lteefe, An Irish patnot; b. at "Waterford; sentenced to death ior se- dition; he >vas transported to Ta&mania, whence in 1842 he escaped to this coun- try; was drowned at 3?ort Beiiton, M bile Secretary of Montana.
Meaney, Mary JL M. L. JIT. An American writer for the young of the day.
Meason, Gilbert Laing. G.L.M. A Scottish artist, of Lmdertis, Iforfarshire
Measor, Charles Pennell. Scrutator. An English writer; Sub-Inspector of [Factories.
Mecklenburg, AlfMlda (Svenson), 1830-, Ivar Ring. A Danish novelist ; b. at Copenhagen; m 1864 married Cap- tain Karl Mecklenburg, in the Norwegian service, and lives now (1882), since 1868, a widow m Copenhagen.
Mecom, Benjamin. Urbamis Filter. An American journalist, of Boston; a nephew of Benjamin Franklin.
Mecutclien, Samuel, and Sayre, George M. . M. and G. M. S. Amer- ican teachers, of Philadelphia.
Meding, Oskar, 1820-. Benno Reden ,* Greyer Samarow. A German novelist; b. at Konigsberg; studied law in hia native town, in Heidelburg, and Berlin; in 1873 he settled in Berlin, and devoted himself to literary work.
Medley, or Daily Tatler, Supposed editor Jeremy Quick.
Mee, Mr. William, 1788-1802. Rich- ard Sparkle. An English poet and jour- nalist; b, at Kegworth, County of Lei- cester; resided in Xondon several years; about the year 1820 returned to Keg- worth, but engaged IB no steady occupa- tion. He -was the author of the song, "Alice Gray," which became so great a favorite with the public. He suggested for his epitaph, "Weep not for Mee" (me). D. at the Shardlow Union-bouse.
Meen, Rev. Henry, B D., 1745-1817. C. or Coadjutor. An English poet and clergyman ; rector of the united parishes of St. Nicholas Ooleabbey and St, Nich- olas Olave, London, 1792-1817; ana prebendary in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, where he was lecturer; d. in London.
Meighan, Thadcleus W. Asmodeus. An American writer.
