Raleigh, Sir Walter

(1552-1618), one of the celebrated Elizabeth an navigators, was a native of Devons hire. He served with the French Huguenots under Coligny, in the Netherlands, and in Ireland. Bis first scheme to colonize America failed in 1579. He encouraged the ill-fated expedition of his half-brother, Gilbert, and soon after, in 1584, dispatched Amidas and Barlow to make a settlement. This attempt, as well as the subsequent one of Grenville and Lanz in 1588, and that of White in 1587, all under Raleigh's auspices, miscarried, anid the introduction of tobacco and potatoes into Europe were the chief material results. Raleigh led an expedition up the Orinoco, served at Cadiz and against the Armada, and was a friend of Spenser, and himself an author. In 1603 he was disgraced and put in the Tower, where he wrote a ‘‘ History of the World.’”’ Released after many years, he made an unfortunate voyage to Guiana, was, re-arrested on his return and executed. ' Raleigh, N. C., became the State capital in 1792. It was founded at that time for that purpose. It was occupied by Sherman’s anny of 85,000 Federals, during his pursuit of Johnston, commanding 45,000 Confederate troops. Sherman pa ed through this town April 13, 1865, and encamped a few miles beyond. This took place without bloodshed, as Johnston’s army was in full retreat toward Charlotte. Kilp a trick’s cavalry was hurried forward in pursuit of the retreating Confederates. 150