A Welsford (Queens Co.) correspondent writes - John MURPHY who died recently, was born in Fintina, Ireland, March 1st, 1800. On June 1st, 1821 he sailed from Liverpool on board the ship "Harp" commanded by John Spence and landed in St. John, N.B. Sept. 1st of the same year. Mr. Murphy lived four years in St. John and two in Annapolis, N.S., after which he removed to Petersville, N.B. where he lived continuously until his death, which took place at his home 12th December in his 92nd year. He was twice married, the first time to Elizabeth GILLESPIE. To them were born two children, a son and daughter. The second was in 1833 to Elizabeth JOHNSTON who died in 1877. To them were born eight children, five sons and three daughters. The daughters are Elizabeth SARGEANT wife of Edward SARGEANT of North End, St. John; Mary Ann BREEN, now deceased, wife of Cunningham BREEN, Moss Glen (Kings Co.); Catherine McFARLANE wife of John McFARLANE, also of Moss Glen; The sons are John MURPHY, Blissville (Sunbury Co.), merchant and farmer; David A. MURPHY, Elgin (Albert Co.), teacher; Josiah R. MURPHY, Woodstock (Carleton Co.), barrister-at-law; Robert MURPHY, Petersville, trader and farmer; Rev. Wm J. MURPHY, Nober, Mass. Deceased leaves 25 children and 5 great-grandchildren. In 1837, under the preaching of Rev. Jenning, Mr. Murphy was converted. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church of Coote Hill for about 54 years. On 15th ult., his remains were followed to the Methodist Church by a large concourse of people.