Major STAPLES, well known proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, Fredericton city wnd who has been prominent in military and Orange circles for many years, passed away at 9 o'clock this morn. in the 69th year of his age. He has been suffering three years from the effects of an attack of paralysis and his death now is due to a general breaking up of the system. Major Staples was born in Keswick (York Co.) Oct. 7th, 1825, the day of the great Miramichi fire. When 18 years of age he joined the 71st Battalion and has been connected with that battalion for nearly 50 years. He was retired about four years ago, retaining the rank of senior Major which he had earned while in active service. He was a prominent member of the Orange Order, having been connected with it for 47 years. Major Staples has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Ruth LAWRENCE of Keswick. She lived but a few years and he was united to Miss Anna BREWER, also of Keswick. He has had eight children, six of whom survive him. The survivors are Alonzo STAPLES, druggist, Fredericton; Rainsford STAPLES, dry goods merchant, St. Mary's; Millard STAPLES, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Mrs. F.H. RISTEEN, Fredericton; Hedley STAPLES, grocer, Fredericton; and Arthur STAPLES who was with his father in the hotel. Major Staples leaves a brother, John STAPLES, St. Mary's and ahalf-brother, Warren STAPLES, New Zealand Station. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon 4 o'clock. It will be attended by the Orange Lodges in a body.