Death OF James Wadsworth.
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enterprise and industry; aud, by devoting ell that
neediui of that fortune 10 the diffusion OF
kHocksdSc and the encouragement OF Science, he
established for himself reputation as enduring as
time.


Mr. Wadsworth gave his thoughts es we'll as his
money 10 the cause of Education, OF Political
Economy and of the Practical Sciences. The
commonwealth is equally indebted 10 his wisdom
FOR suggesting and maturing, and 10 his munlhcence
for carving out measures OF physical, mental and
moral improvement. He established and endowed
the first Normal School in this State. He ongi-
mated and assisted in periecting the system OF Com
mon School Libraries, by means OF which every
Schoo! District in the State is in possession OF the
most precious literary treasures. lie has published
large editions oil valuable works, and caused them
10 be gIstritousy distributed. And he has done
much else, OF which we hope 10 have faithful me-
inoir, and Tor which his memory will be gratefully
cherished by the citizens OF the State OF Newly OTk


JAMES WApswoRTH, in company with his bro
thsr WILLIAM. who died several years since, were
natives OF Hartford, CT. They purchased large
tract OF land upon the Genesee River towards the
close of the last century. The Indians were for
many wears their only neighbors. Their industry,
enterprise and intelligence scon rendered their pos
sessions immensely valuable. Their vast fortunes
show what enlightened men can accomplish even
in the too much neglected pursuit OF Agriculture
Gen. WILLIAM WADswoKTH lived and died bache.
lOr, bequeathIng his share o the estate 10 ms bro
theirs children. JAMES w ADswoRTH next 10 John
Jacob Astor, was the wealthiest man IN our State
His immense fortune descends 10 two sons, who are
heirs also TO many OF their Fathers virtues; and 10
daughter, who though in person and mind formed
TO grace and charm society has with all daughters
devoted affection, been the nseparable companion Of
her Father during his years Of sickness and suffer
Ing. Martin Brimmer, Esq. former Mayor of Boston,
married the eldest daughter Of DIR; WADswoRTH,
who died many years ago. but we believe left chit
dren.


We hope 10 see, from the hands OF some person
having access TO papers, an extended memoir OF Ar.
WApswoRrn's life and character.


ALBANY Eve. Journal.