Deaths from the Democratic Standard Newspaper, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. BRADY - Another sad case is that of William F. Brady, one of the editors of the Brookeville Graphic, who was found dead in his bed a few mornings ago. He had been drinking to excess and went to a physician for something to soothe his nerves. He was given a mixture of morphine, chloral hydrate and bromide of potassium, two ounces in all. Proper directions were given in regard to taking the medicine, but he disregarded this and seems to have taken almost the entire contents of the bottle at one dose. Deceased was only twenty-five years of age, and he is dead from whiskey. By all means let us have more licensed death machines. Our population is thinning out. Wed. 22 Jan. 1879 issue. MCARTNEY - In Altoona, Jan.7th, Mrs. Sarah McCartney, aged 74 years. Wed. 22 Jan. 1879 issue. EMPFIELD - Near Altoona, Jan. 7, John Empfield, aged 96 years. Wed. 22 Jan. 1879 issue. HERR - Mrs. Sarah Herr, formerly a resident of this place, died at the residence of her grand-daughter, in Altoona, on the 22d inst., in the 79th year of her age. Wed. 29 Jan. 1879 issue. SMITH - James P.T. Smith, aged 21 years and six months, died on Saturday morning, January 25th. He was a brother of Clara Smith, who died a few weeks ago. He leaves, in addition, to his father and mother, a young wife and child to mourn his loss. The deceased was a young man of whom it can be truly said no evil could be spoken-remarkable for final reverence and obedience to his parents who instilled into his youthful mind lessons of christian piety. And well did he learn. A fact, no doubt, which now, under their trying afflictions, will sustain those fond ones he has left behind. Peace to his remains. Wed. 29 Jan. 1879 issue. DUNLAP - On Jan. 25th, Mr. Jacob Dunlap, aged 76 years-having been born in Centre county in 1803. He leaves two married daughters, namely, Mrs. Benj. McFalls and Mrs. Jacob Meirs. Having lived past the allotted three score years and ten, he has at last, let up hope, gone where the weary are at rest. GALIA. Wed. 29 Jan. 1879 issue. MCCOY - Dr. John McCoy, a prominent manufacturer of Bellefonte, and a brother of Francis McCoy, of this place, died suddenly of heart disease on Sunday, 19th inst. Wed. 29 Jan. 1879 issue. DOBBINS - GONE TO HIS REST -On Thursday evening last, Alexander Dobbins, of Gaysport, who had been suffering for several months past, with a fatal disease, calmly departed into the eternal world. To those who immediatley knew him his decease was not unexpected, though there were many who were shocked at the announcement of his death. Alexander Dobbins was born near Newry, July 20th, 1831, and was consequently in the 48th year of his age at the time of his death. He was a resident of this immediate vicinity nearly all his life, and with those who were privilged to know him intimately, was a favorite. He entered the army during the progress of the rebelion, and served for about two years as Captain of Co. E, 84th regt. He was honorably discharged the service on account of disability from the disease which finally caused his death. Since his return from the army he has resided in Gaysport, performing quietly and faithfully the duties of citizenship. On Saturday morning the mortal remains of our friend were taken to Williamsburg and after appropriate services in the Catholic cemetery at that place. A large number of friends from this place, Altoona and the surrounding country accompanied the immediate relatives on their last sad mission. Were Captain Dobbins in the flesh he would bid us stop right here. There was nothing that he despised more than fulsome eulogy, and we respect his wishes. We may say this however: He was a man of decided convictions, of more than ordinary intelligence, and perfectly fearless. He had opinions and was not afraid to express them. He had no care for consequences. The truth, as he understood it, was to him dearer than personal profit, Such men are few, and the world is poorer for their taking off. The children of such have left to them a precious heritage- to imitate the fearless virtues and follow the noble example of him whose face they shall see no more in this world. We must not omit to say that Captain Dobbins had a great heart. He was the friend of this writer and his when help was sorely needed. Shall we ever forget his ministries of mercy and of help in the days when the blackness of desolation dwell around our dwelling? Remembering these things, our heart throbs responsive with the pain of those who mourn the loss of a husband, a father and friend. But separations are to be expected here below. The noblest heart must cease to beat; the kindest hand must wither into dust. This is the land, not of the living, but of the dying. There is, thank God, another and a better world, and may we not, implicity trusting the mercy of the All Father, expect to meet in that beautiful land, after a while, the great souls that tarried here below for a little time? Farewell true friend, but not forever. Wed. 12 Feb. 1879 issue. CAROTHERS - A brief obituary notice elsewhere informs the reader that Alexander Carothers of Yellow Springs, is no more. We could have wished that the writer had written more in detail. Mr. Carothers was widely known, having been one of the Commissioners of this county, and the first elected by the Democratic party. He was a man who had the respect of all who knew him, and the testimony to his christian character paid him in the brief notice of his death, was well deserved by his long and unsullied life. Wed. 12 Feb. 1879 issue. BURKET - FOUND DEAD- On the last day of January an old man named Michael Burket, who for several years past has made his home in a miserable shanty in the woods near Glen White, was found dead in his rude dwelling by a passing boy. The proper authorities were notified and the body was removed to Altoona, where the coroner summoned a jury and a verdict of death by exposure, probably induced by sickness, was rendered. The old man had complained some weeks ago, to the same boy who found his body, of not feeling well. He had when found a variety of garments upon his person, and was certainly warmly clad. As to the exact cause of his death, we presume that will remain a mystery until the end of time. He was interred by the county. Wed. 12 Feb. 1879 issue. M.S.