The New England historical and genealogical register Volume 11

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 Excerpt: ...indicates tho page and the precise line of the page where the individual is found; whence his ancestors or posterity may be traced with facility. The Author has not furnished the Editor with No. I. He is desirous to obtain it. The New Hampshire Annual Register, and United States Calendar for the year 1857, with Business Directory of New Hampshire. By G. Parker Lyon. Concord: G. P. Lyon. 18mo., pp. 208. This little Annual again comes to us filled with excellent matter, as usual. To meet the wants of the inhabitants of a thriving State, it necessarily increases in its propor tions. There is one department, however, which has not only decreased, but has en tin'ly disappeared. We refer to the list of Revolutionary soldiers. For many years Mr. Lyon carefully noted the demise of any of these, but in the present number none appears. They must all, or very nearly all, have passed away I But a few years ago in.my were known to us, who bore arms with Washington--not one of them all remains. Eulogy on the Life and Character of Theodric Romeyn Beck, M. D., LL. D., delivered before the Medical Society of the State of New York. By Frank Hastings Hamilton, M. D. Published by order of the Senate. Albany: 156. 8vo., pp. Dr. T. Romeyn Beck, (as he usually thus wrote his name,) was a rare man of science, of general literature, and history. Few men have departed more sincerely regretted. He was born at Schenectady, N. Y., August 11th, 1791, and died on the 19th of November, 1855, at the age of about 04. His was a life of great usefulness, and numerous learned societies, to which he belonged, will cherish his memory so long as they exist. He had long and deservedly held the position of an eminent man, and the work of Dr. Hamilton is a beautiful tribute to his memory. Dr. Beck's...