DIED.,
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Very suddenly, in Lincoln, on the 18th inst, Mr..
John Wilfong, sen. aged 76. years. On the morn
ing Of the 18h the decd left home with the inten-
ton of going to the Springs, distant IA miles from
his residence. After having proceeded about 5
miles from home, he seen by some of his neigh
bors. Several hours subsequently, to this time, his
horse was observed tied in the woods three miles
from home, and upon search being made, he was
found lying in the woods in state Of insensibility.
Every means were used by his neighboTs, who were
without effect he died shortly after 1t is supposed
that finding himself unable to reach the Springs he
resolved to return home and that his strength fail
might enable him to proceed.


The deceased was Soldier in the Revolutionary
war. At the battle of Kings Mountain, where he
was dangerously wounded he was actively engaged
as well as at several other engagements. He was
an Elector from this district at the last Presidential
contest.


For standing, respectability, true worth and in
tegrity, the deceased requires the encomiums of no
one.-RepubLicGn.