Earl Marshal

a great officer of England, who had, anciently, several ‘courts under his jurisdiction. He is the head of the College of Arms (Heralds’ College), grants armorial bearings, and determines all claims in connection with them, Early, Jubal Anderson, an American military officer; born in Franklin co., Va., Nov. 8, 1816; graduated at West Point, and served in the Florida and Mexican wars. During most of the years 1838-1861, he practised Jaw in his native State. On the outbreak of the Civil War he entered the Confederate service as a colonel. In 1864, after some succe es, he was de feated by Sheridan in several battles and, Custer having also routed him at Waynesboro in March, 1865, he was relieved of his command a few days later. He subsequently returnec to the practice of law. He died Marc 2, 1894.