The late Martin B. PALMER, Hopewell Cape (Albert Co.) was a brother of Hon. A.L. PALMER, judge in Equity in St. John and s/o Philip PALMER, land surveyor and Sarah AYER. He was born at Dorchester, N.B. Dec. 20, 1812. His parents were also born in Westmorland Co. His grandfather, Gideon PALMER was a loyalist from New York State and was captain during the war of Independence. Mr. Palmer was educated in the common and grammar schools at Sackville, N.B. where his family settled. He studied law with Hon. E.B. Chandler, late Lt. Gov., was admitted an attorney in Feb. 1838 and as a barrister in Feb. 1840. He was afterwards in partnership about five years with Mr. Chandler, when he removed to Hopewell Cape. In 1846 Albert Co. was set off and the officers were appointed, when Mr. Palmer was made judge of probates, which position he held until 1873 when he resigned because of the death of his brother, Dr. Rufus B. PALMER, Esq., in order to take his brother's place in the House of Assembly. He filled the unexpired term for one year. On Oct. 25, 1881, Mr. Palmer was a candidate for the county council, but was defeated. Mr. Palmer was among the promoters of the Albert Railway, of which he has been a director. It was principally due to his efforts that the breakwater at Hopewell Cape was built. He was married in January 1857 to Rebecca BENNETT d/o Benjamin BENNETT, Esq., Hopewell Cape, and they had two children, one of which is now living, Rufus PALMER. At the time of his death, Feb. 4, 1893, Mr. Palmer was referee in equity.