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Rh transactions of various learned societies, he has published a " Memoir on the Limbs of Verte- brates," under the auspices of the Elizabeth Thompson science fund, of Boston ; a large trea- tise, jointly with Prof. V. C. Mcintosh, on " Life- Histories of British Food Fishes," published by the Royal society (Edinburgh, 1888); a comprehensive sketch of " Canada's Fisheries," in the " British Association Ilandbookof Canada" (Toronto, 1897); and special reports, issued by the Canadian govern- ment, on " The Lobster," " Eggs of Fishes," " Trout Culture," -'Carp Culture," "Bass Culture," and "The Oyster of Europe and America."

PRISG, Martin, seaman, b. probably in 1580; d. at Bristol, England, in ]6i6. lie was a son of John I'ring. a sea-captain of Awliscoinbe, Devon- shire. In 1603, as master of the " Speedwell." he sailed from Milford Haven for New England, then called the north part of Virginia. Though but twenty-three years of age, he was considered "a man very sufficient for the place." as he was prob- ably acquainted with ocean navigation. He named Wliitsoii's bay — after the then mayor of Bristol, and one of the chief adventures of the expedition — which is now the familiar Cape Cod liay. In 1604 Prin^ sailed for Guiana as master of the " Phoenix," arriving there in May, and retuniing in a Dutch ship. In October. 1606, he again went out to New England, in the ex|)e(lition which Sir .lohii Popham fitted out, anil his discoveries were highly com- mended by Sir Fernando Gorges. He seems to have been in the East India service from 1608-'13. It is certain that he engaged in this service at dif- ferent times from 1614--'21. On his way home, in the latt«r year, he raised a subscription among his officers and men for building a free school in Vir- ginia, and a sum of over seventy |)ounds was paid to the Virginia company for that purpose. On .3 July, 1622, Capt. Pring was made a freeman by the company, and was given two shares of land in Vir- ginia in recognition of his seri-ices. His well-pre- served monument may I)e seen in ancient St. Ste- phen's church, at Bristol, England.

'''PRITCHARD. Jeter Connelly'''. senator, h. in JoiieslK)ro', Tenn., 12 July, 1857. He studied at Martins Creek academy, and then was apprenticed in the Joneslmro' " Tribune-Herald " office. In 1873 he settled in Bakersville, N.C., anil became ioint eilltor of the " Roan Mountain Republican." In 1887 he removed to Marshall, Madl.son co. In 1884. 1886, and 1890 he was a mcml«r of the state legislature. He was a Republican elector in 1880, and the Republican candidate for lieutenant-gov- ernor of the state in 1HH8. having Ijeen admitteil to the bar in 1887. He was the Refiublican caucus nominee for senator in 1892; the same year he was sent as delegate-at-large to the Minnpa|M)lis con- Tention. He had Iteen elected presiilent of the North Carolina protective tariff league in 1891. and in April, 1894, he became prominent in the co-op- eration movement in North Carolina. The move- ment was a success, and one of its results was his election to the U. S. senate to fill the unexpired term of Zebiilon B. Vance. He was re-elected for the term of six vears ending in March, 1903.

PROCTOR, John Robert, b. in Mason county, Ky.. 16 March. 1844. He received his early educa- tion in Kentucky, and then entcreil the University of Pennsylvania, where he followed the scientitic course, but left in 1864 before graduating in order to enter the Confederate service. At the close of the war he relumed to his home farm in Kentucky, where he remained until 1873. He was then ap- riointeil as as.si»tant on the geological survey of Kentucky, and remained as such until 1880, when he was made state geologist. During these years, by his persistent refusal to make political appoint- ments, he gained the reputation of a civil service reformer, and in 1893 was appointed one of the U. S. civil service commissioners. Mr. Proctor was a member of the jury of awards on mines and mining at the World's Columbian exposition in Chicago in 1893, and has contributed, in addition to his official reports, numerous articles to the "Forum." "Century," and other magazines.

PROCTOR, Joseph, actor, b. in Marlboro", Mass.. 7 May, 1816; d. in Boston, 2 Oct., 1897. After having for a time pursued a mercantile career he joined a company of youthful players, and without much training made his first appear- ance on the stage as Damon in " Damon and Pvthias" on 29 Nov., 1833. He iilaycd various roles in Bostim, Albany, Philadelphia, and the west, until May, 1839, wjien he opened and rebuilt the Bowery theatre. There he appeared as Nathan Slaughter in " Nick of the Wufxls." He continued to appear in this part more than S.-WO times, and in 1859 he went to England. In London and other English cities, as well as on the continent, he had a successful career. In 1861 Sir Henry Ir'ing was a member of his company at Glasgow; but in that year Proctor returned to Boston, and appeared in a series of Shakesperian characters and other dramas till 1869. For a few years he managed a theatre in Sacramento, Cal., retiring from the stage in 1885. Upon the occasion of his fiftieth anniversary as an actor a grand and iirof- itable testimonial benefit was accorded Mr. Proc- tor at the Boston theatre, 29 Nov., 1883.

PRYOR, Luke, senator, b. in Madison county, Ala., 5 July. 1820. He studied law, and was ail- mitted to the bar in 1841. He removed to Lime- stone county, Ala., in 1845, and ten years later was elected a representative in the state legis- lature. In January, 1880, he was appointed to the U. S. senate, to succeed George S. Houston, deceased, and declined subsequently to be a candi- date before the legislature to fill the vacancy. Mr. Pryor was, however, nominated by acclamation and without solicitation, and elected to the 48th congress much against his own wishes.

PULESTON, Sir John Henry, banker, b. in the vale of Cloyd, Wales, in 1830. He was edu- cated at King's college, London, where he studied medicine. This profession he soon abandoned, and came to the United States. He settled in Lucerne county. Pa., aiul published a paper in Pittston, which proving unsuccessful, he founded one in Phdinixville. During the civil war he was made chief of the Pennsylvania agency established in Washington by Gov. Andrew G. Curtin. He dis- charged the duties of this office for some time, but resigned to take charge of claims offered to him under the government. Subsequently he estab- lished himself in New York city in the banking firm of Puleslon. Haymond & ^'o., and later re- turned to London a.s a member of the firm of Jay Cooke, McCulloch & Co. He was elected to par- liament from Devonport in 1874, and by re-elec- tions has since retained that seat. In 1887 he was knighted for his long and faithful services in par- liament. At present he is a member of the bank- ing firm of Pwleston & Brown, of London.

PULFORD, John, soldier, b. in New York city, 4 July, 1837; d. in Detroit. Mich., 11 July, 1896. When but a boy thirteen years of age he removed with his parents to Detroit, where he received his education, and, having studied law, was admitted to the bar. On the beginning of the civil war he enlisted, and became 1st lieutenant of the 5th