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158 —the late Edward Jessups generous gift to the town,—and, still later, the R. C. Cemetery, these various cities of the dead have been abolished, and interments are now entirely made in them or in the Blue Church Cemetery (the distance from town of which doubtless prevents its being more generally used, as itis by far the prettiest spot ofall.) As the town grew in population, it was only right that the various burying grounds located in its midst should be removed, and we understand that it was in the terrible cholera times of 1831 and 1832 that the Sandy Hill Cemetery came into general use. “Lately, while passing the men at work on the new fence around the Presbyterian Church, our attention was directed to a headstone which had long ago been laid on its face, and which has been often trodden on by careless feet, as it lay half buried, whose owners never thought of its true purpose there. A glance at the inscription, which was in perfect preservation, revealed the following : SACRED To the Memory of CYNTHIA FLINT, WIFE OF JOHN HOLDEN, Who departed this life JULY 26TH, 1828, Aged 17 YEARS II MONTHS AND I5 DAYS. “There are not half a dozen people in Prescott to-day who will remember this young wife, who died before she had reached her eighteenth birthday, but there are many who will remember Mr. Holden, as the successful merchant and man of sterling integrity. Mr. Holden ran for the old Parliament of Canada in the Reform interest, but was defeated by Dr. Jessup, Collector of Customs. Mr. Holden's relict (his second wife) survives in the person of the present Mrs. S. B. Merrill. Mr. Holden amassed considerable wealth, and was greatly esteemed by all who knew him. She, in whose memory this stone had been erected, was a sister of the Hon. Billa Flint, of Belleville, so well known as the persevering friend of Prohibition. Our esteemed friend, Mr. Joseph Raycroft, of Augusta, informs us that hers was the first funeral which he ever attended in this country. Several members of Mr. Holden’s own family survive, but all are very much younger than he would have been. Among them we might mention Mrs. George E. Johnston Mrs. M. Robinson, of Augusta, and Mrs. Colonel Wylie, of Brockville. “Another stone of similar character and design was also turned up, but the date is some three years later. The inscription bears the name of ‘John Fielde, died January znd, 1831, aged 18 years and 9 months.’ | | i | | interred in the Presbyterian Burying Ground were removed to Sandy Hill, but it is a rather remarkable coincidence that the only two stones remaining should have marked the last resting place of two who had been called away in the flush of youth. Neither of them are in the way of the improvements which are being made, and, as they have been replaced in their recumbent position, inscription downwards, they will likely long mark the spot where two of Prescott’s earliest residents mouldered into dust before they had reached half of life’s prime.” THE GRENVILLE BBEWERY, AND JOHN MCCARTHY. This brewery is located on the bank of the River St. Lawrence, about one mile west of Prescott ; it was established in 1869, by John McCarthy and James Quinn, the latter ceasing to be a partner October ist, 1877. The main building is substantially built of stone, is three stories in height and has a capacity of 50x36 feet, independent of the granary ; the malt house is a stone building 30xgo feet; the engine house is 36x20 feet, and contains a superior steam engine of A barn for hay and stock has been built with an area of 136x35 feet, witha stable on the south side running the entire length. The store house for malt and hops is 36x100 feet and two story s in height. Mr. McCarthy’s residence is also substantial and commodious, the entire premises presenting an air of neatness which reflects the greatest credit upon the proprietor. The brewery cellars have capacity for 2,000 barrels of ale; they are lined with white brick and provided with cement floors. The ale manufactured is XX and XXX, containing about four per cent. of spirit. Skill, combined with care, has given the ale manufactured at the Grenville Brewery more than a provincial reputation, it ranking deservedly among the best manufactured in the Dominion. The brewing is from hops and malt a/one, and upon no consideration would Mr. McCarthy permit anyadulteration. He jealously guards the reputation of his products, and therefore meets with a ready sale for all that he can manufacture. THE MCCARTHY FAMILY. David McCarthy emigrated from the South of Ireland, and settled in Dundee, Province of Quebec, in 1827, where he still resides. The following children of David are living, viz: John, David, Jr., Hannah, Patrick and Mary. David, Jr., resides in California, where he owns an extensive ranche, and iss üt éz ik = a ee vég
