Saturday 18 May 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. In King Street, on the 26th April, of consumption, Mr. George BLACKLOCK, in the 35th year of his age-deeply regretted. In the Willow Holme, on the 15th instant, Mrs. Mary RIDLEY, aged 40 years. At the English Damside, on th 9the instant, Jane AITCHISON, aged 26 years. In Union Street, on the 9th instant, John BUNTING, aged five years. In King Street, on the 15th instant, Martha BATIE, aged four years. At Cumwhinton, on the 8th inst., Elizabeth, wife of the late Mr. Edward ATKINSON, aged 87 years-much and deservedly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. At Newbiggin Townhead, on the 10th instant, Mary, the beloved wife of Mr. John SCOTT, aged 66 years-much respected. At Brampton, on the 11th inst., Mr. Edward WILSON, grocer, aged 29 years. At Penrith, on the 10th instant, Mrs. Margaret MONKHOUSE, widow, aged 87 years; on the 11th, Mrs. Sarah MILLER, widow, aged 67 years; on the 12th, Margaret, daughter of Mr. Thomas DAWSON, letter-carrier. At Derby, on the 10th inst., Mr. Thomas KINDER, late of Carlisle, aged 40 years. At Slaggyford, Knandale [sic - should be Knarsdale], on the 10th instant, aged 83 years, Margaret, relict of the late Mr. Peter MAUGHAN, of Kirk haugh. At Hilton, near Appleby, since our last, Mr. Thomas SLEE, advanced in years. At Kirkby Stephen, on Wednesday last, Miss Jane SWEEDY [sic - TWEEDY according to FreeBMD], aged 21. She was a young lady esteemed and beloved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and her loss will be much felt; at the same place, on Monday last, Agnes SAYER, aged 18 years. At Mallerstang, near Kirkby Stephen, on Monday last, Mr. Robert HUTCHINSON, at an advanced age. At his residence, Durham Place, East Hackney Road, London, John NIXON, Esq., formerly of Aglionby, in this county, in the 86th year of his age. At Cockermouth, on Tuesday, the 4th instant, Margaret, the daughter of Mr. Jonah MILLER, grocer, aged nine years. In Cockermouth Union Workhouse, on Friday last, Mr. John GAMMYLS, waller, aged 66 years. At Kirkbride, on Sunday last, very suddenly, Mr. Joseph HODGSON, aged 74 years. At Workington, since our last, Mrs. E. STUBBS, aged 82; same place, Mrs. BASHFORD, aged 82; and, also at the same place, Sarah, wife of Mr. John ALLEN, aged 63 years. At Whitehaven, on Monday last, after most severe suffering, Benn, son of Mr. John MALKINSON, aged two years; and in the afternoon, in Queen Street, George, son of Mr. James CRAWFORD, joiner, aged two years; James, son of Mr. James ROBSON, aged four years; Mr. Wm. HINDE, aged 48 years. At Sligo, on the 7th inst., Captain FULTON, of the brig Lively, of Galway, aged 23 years, only son of the late Captain David FULTON, of the Brothers, Whitehaven. At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on the 4th inst., Mr. John SMITH, fishmonger, formerly of Cockermouth. At his residence, at Bath, on Thursday week, at the advanced age of 84, William BECKFORD, Esq., father of the Duchess of Hamilton. The deceased gentleman was distinguished by his literary attainments, and was the former proprietor of the celebrated seat, Fonthill Abbey, Wilts. DEATH OF ALEXANDER JOHNSTON, ESQ., OF SHIELDHALL, M.P.-We regret to announce this melancholy event, which took place at Rothesay, on Thursday. During the last twelve months, the health of Mr. JOHNSTON was frequently in a precarious siate [sic]; but he had improved so much since the beginning of the present year, that he was able to resume his duties in Parliament in March last, and to continue his attendance in the House of Commons, till the commencement of the Easter holidays. About three weeks ago, he determined to visit Rothesay, and hopes were at first entertained of his complete recovery in this salubrious spot; but within the last few days, these hopes became gradually fainter, and Thursday week closed his mortal career. Mr. JOHNSTON was an enterprising and successful merchant, and was for several years an influential member of the Glasgow Town Council and River Trust. In his politics he was thoroughly liberal, and by his natural shrewdness, intelligence, and business habits, did good service to the cause to which he was attached. In 1841, he was elected Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock; and although he did not speak often in the House of Commons, we have reason to know that he was always listened to with respect. Mr. JOHNSTON was born 1790, and was therefore in the 54th year of his age. His death, of course, creates a vacancy in the representation of the Kilmarnock burghs.