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Rud, T T R. An English -writer m the first half of the 18th century.

Rudd, Margaret Caroline. Jfargaret Caroline Stewart An English lady of the 18th centur}\

Ruding, Walter, Esq, 1744-1818. Cato; Anglo-Saxon, Millions; frc. An English politician, of AYestcotes, near Leicester, and d there.

Rackert, Friedrich, 1789-1S6G Frei- mund Rcinmar A celebrated German lyric poet; of Berlin, 1840-49; b. at Schwemfurt ; studied law, philology, and literature, d at Neuses, his estate", near Coburg.

Ruelens, Madame Estelle Marie Louise (Crevecceur), 1821-78. Caroline G-iavieie. A Belgian novelist, of Brus- sels, wife of Charles Ruelens.

Ruelle, Charles Claudius A. French writer ; Professor of Rhetoric at the. Royal College of Lille

Rufflnl, Giovanni Domenico, 1807- 81. Lorenzo Benoni ; A Friend. An Ital- ian novelist and politician, resided at Taggia, near San Reino, from 1875; b. and d. there.

Ruge, Arnold, 1802-80. B. Duran- gelo. A German writer; b. at Bergen, on the island of Rugen ; studied at Jena and Halle, 1821-24; was compelled to leave Germany on account of his revolu- tionary activity, and for a time resided in London; from 1850, he resided in Brighton, and d. there.

Ruggles, O. IJorain. General Bunler. An American writer of the day.

Rule, William Harris, D.D. W. H. R. An English Wesleyan minister and hymn-writer.

Rumball, Charles. Charles Dehrme, Esq. An English writer.

Rumsey, John. Plinius Secundus. A Canadian lawyer.

Rundell, Mrs. . A Lady. An

English writer; wife of the senior part- ner of the eminent jewellers of London, Bundell & Bridges.

Rupp, Isaac Daniel, 1803-. A Gen- tkman of the Bar. An American author, of Lancaster, Penn. ; b. near Harrisburg; a historian, a translator, and an agricult- ural writer.

Ruschenfcerger, William S. W., M.D., 1807-, W. B. W. J?.; Chloroform; An Officer of the U.S. Navy ; A Surgeon. An American naturalist, and surgeon in the U.S. Navy; b. in Cumberland Co., N.J. ; educ. in New York City and Phila- delphia; retired from active service in

Rush, Benjamin, M,B., LL.D,, 1745-

1813 ^i Paws y h a. i < an. An American physician, b. at Bybcrry, near Philadel- phia; Xe\v Jersey ColL, 1760, studied medicine in Philadelphia, Edinburgh, London, and Paris ; practised m Philadel- phia, 1709-99; Treasurer of the US. Mint, 1799-1813; d. m Philadelphia

Hush, Benjamin, 18 11-. A Citizen of Philadelphia. An American lawyer ; son of Richard Rush, and grandson of Benjamin Rush ; b. in Philadelphia ; since 1873 resides with his family in that city.

Rush, Miss Rebecca. A Lady of Pennstjliama. An American novelist; daughter of Judge Jacob Rush, of Phil- adelphia, and niece of Dr. Benjamin.

Rush, Richard, LL.D., 1780-1859. Julius. An eminent American lawyer and statesman ; son of Dr. Benj. Rush ; b. in Philadelphia ; resided at Sydenham, near Philadelphia, 1849-59, where he died.

Buskin, John, LL.D., 1S1S-. J. R. ; J. R., Chnst Church, Own ; Author of "Modern Painters"; A Graduate of Ox- ford; Kata Phusin; J7ie Younger" Lady of the Thwaite, Coniston. A celebrated Lnglish art-critic; b. in London; educ. at Christ Church, Osford

Russ, W. Jj Macsicell; Persimmons. An American journalist.

Bussel, W. P W. P. R., a Political Observer; W. P. R. t Verbotomist ; A Briton; Patrioticus; A Philanthropist; A Political Apothecary ; A Real Loicr of Freedom. An English political writer.

Russell,. A Graduate of a- Uni- versity. An. English writer.

Russell, Clark. A Seafarer. An English journalist; son of Mr. Henry Russell.

Russell, Francis, the 6th Dnke of Bedford, F.R.S., F A.S., 1765-1802. A Young Peer, etc. An English nobleman ; d. at his seat at "Woburn Abbey.

Russell, Francis, Esq.,F.R.$.,!\A.S,, -1795. F. JJ. An Engbsh writer; Extra-Secretary of the Board of Con- trol for the Affairs of India.

Russell, Sir Henry, 2d Bart., 1788- 1852. Civis. An English colonial civil- ian ; admitted a writer on the Bengal es- tablishment in 1792 ; resident at Hydera- bad, 1810-20 ; d. at SwaUowneld, Berks.

Russell, John, E.A., 1744-1806. A Young Painter. An English artist in crayons; b. at G-uiidford; portrait- painter to George III. and to the Prince of Wales ; d. at Hull.

Russell, John, 1st Earl, LL.IX, a.C.M.0., P.O., K.G., 1792-1878. Jo- seph Skillet ; A Gentleman who has left hu