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78 MacCARTNEY, Washington, educator, b. in Westmoreland county, Pa., 24 Aug., 1812; d. in Philadelphia in July, 1856. He was graduated at Jefferson college. Pa., in 1834, and was professor of mathematics and moral philosophy in Lafayette, Pa., in 1835, and again in 1837, 1843-4, and 1846. In 1836 he filled the chair of modern languages in Jefferson college. In the latter institution he was also professor of mental and moral philosophy for several years subsequent to 1849. He had previ- ously studied law and was admitted to the bar of Northampton county, Pa., in 1838. In 1846-8 he served the county as deputy attorney-general, and was elected president judge of the 3d judicial dis- trict of Pennsylvania in 1851, which office he filled until his death. In 1846 he established a law-school at Easton, Pa., which in 1854 was incorporated as the " Union Law-School." It was in successful op- eration at the time of his decease. Prof. McCart- ney had received the degree of LL. D.

McCARTY, William Monroe, jurist, b. in Brookville, Franklin co., Ind., 18 May, 1816. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1834, and began to practise W his native town at the age of twenty. He removed in 1840 to Cincinnati, where he became widely known by prosecuting persons who had usurped the corporate name and privi- leges of a defunct bank for the purpose of defraud- ing the public. Finding that the climate of Cin- cinnati did not agree with his health, he returned to Franklin county, Ind., and a call for troops being made soon afterward to re-enforce the army in Mexico, Mr. McCarty raised a regiment, of which he was elected lieutenant-colonel, tie served through the war, and his regiment was highly complimented for its conduct at the battle of Biiena Vista. On his return, he was elected to the state senate. In 1848 he was placed on the Cass electoral ticket, and took part in the canvass. He was president-judge of the 13th circuit in 1850-'5, and in 1861 was chosen U. S. senator, but failed to obtain his seat. McCAUL, John, Canadian educator, b. in Dub- lin, Ireland, in 1807; d. in Toronto, 16 April, 1897. He was educated at Trinity college, Dublin, where he became classical tutor. In 1838 he was ap- pointed principal of Upper Canada college, in 1842 vice-president of King's college, and professor of logic, rhetoric, and classics. He was elected presi- dent of the University of Toronto in 1849 and in 1853. He was editor of a Canadian monthly, the " Maple Leaf," and published several volumes of essays and treatises on classical subjects, edited portions of Horace, Longinus, Lucian, and Thuey- dides, as college text-books, and gave special at- tention to Latin inscriptions. His works include " Britanno-Koman Inscriptions " (1863) and "Chris- tian Epitaphs of the First Six Centuries " (1869).

McCAULEY, Charles Adam Hoke, soldier, b. in Middletown, Md., 13 July, 1847. He was gradu- ated at the U. S. military academy in 1870 and en- tered the 3d artillery as 2d lieutenant. After serv- ing variously until 1878, he was transferred to the 3d cavalry, and on 5 May, 1879, was promoted 1st lieutenant. Meanwhile "he had devoted his atten- tion to natural science, and in 1876 accompanied the Red river exploring expedition into the Indian territory and Texas as ornithologist. Subsequent- ly he served in connection with Indian affairs un- til 5 Feb., 1881, when he was made assistant quar- termaster with the rank of captain. Since that time he has been stationed at various posts in the western states, becoming in October disbursing quartermaster at Chicago, 111. Capt. McCauley invented in 1871 the military system of signalling by means of mirrors. He is a corresponding or active member of various scientific societies. His publications, issued by the National government, include " Ornithology of the Red River Region of Texas" (Washington, 1877); "The San Juan Reconnoissance in Colorado and New Mexico" (1877) : " Reports on the White River Indian Agency, Colorado, and the Uinta Indian Agency " (1879) ; and " Pagasa Springs, Colorado ; its Ge- ology and Botany " (1879).

McCAULEY, Charles Stewart, naval officer, b. in Philadelphia, Pa., 3 Feb.. 1793 ; d. in Wash- ington, D. C, 21 May, 1869. He was a nephew of Admiral Charles Stewart, and became a midship- man in the navy, 16 Jan., 1809, rising to the rank of lieutenant, 9 Dec, 1814, commander, 3 March, 1831, and captain, 9 Dec, 1839. He served on the " Constellation " in 1813, and took part in the gun- boat attack on the British frigate " Narcissus " in Hampton Roads, and in the defence of Craney island. He served as acting lieutenant of the "Jefferson" in 1814 on Lake Ontario. In 1823 he obtained leave of absence, and for two years com- manded a vessel in the merchant marine. Refus- ing an offer of $10,000 a year from a shipping firm, he then returned to duty, and served four years in the " Boston," in the South Atlantic squadron. In April, 1855, McCauley was placed in command of the home squadron, and directed by the secretary of the navy to go to the island of Cuba and protect American interests. For his suc- cess in this he was publicly complimented on his return in June by President Pierce at a dinner at the White House. In 1800 he was ordered to the command of the Gosport navy-yard, and in 1861 he destroyed a large amount of property there, to prevent its falling into the hands of the Confed- erates. He was placed on the retired list, 21 Dec, 1861, and promoted commodore. 4 April, 1867. — His nephew, Edward Yorke, b. in Philadelphia, 2 Nov., 1826; d. in Jamestown, K. I., 14 Sept., 1894, was appointed midshipman in 1841, and promoted lieutenant. 14 Sept., 1855. He resigned, 19 Aug., 1859, but entered the service again as acting lieu- tenant, 11 May, 1861. He was made lieutenant- commander, 16 July, 1862; commander, 27 Sept., 1866 ; captain, 3 Sept., 1872 ; commodore, 7 Aug., 1881 ; and rear-admiral, 2 March, 1885. He was present in the " Powhatan " at the attack on pirates in the China seas in 1855, took part in the " Ni- agara " in laying the Atlantic cable in 1857-8, and served in the " Flag " in the South Atlantic block- ading squadron in 1861-2. He commanded the steamer " Fort Henry," of the Eastern Gulf block- ading squadron in 1862-3, and in 1863-4, when in command of the " Tioga," took part in the boat attack on Bayport. Fla. In 1864-'5 he had charge of the gun-boat " Benton," of the Mississippi squad- ron. In 1886 Admiral IMcCauley commanded the Pacific station, and in February, 1887, he was re- tired. He had published " The Egyptian Manual and Dictionary " (Philadelphia, 1883-4).

McCAW, James Brown, surgeon, b. in Vir- ginia in 1772 ; d. in Richmond, Va., in 1846. He was graduated in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1792, and engaged in medical practice with his uncle, Dr. McClurg, taking rank as the leading surgeon of eastern Virginia for over thirty years. He was one of the first to tie the external carotid artery, an operation he performed in 1807. He was pos- sessed of great physical strength, and at the burn- ing of the"Richmond theatreln 1811 he saved the lives of twentv-one women.

McCAWLEY, Charles Grymes, officer of marines, b. in Philadelphia. Pa., 29 Jan., 1827 ; d. in Philadelphia, Pa., 13 Oct., 1891. He was appointed