The remains of this estimable old gentleman were removed from his late residence, Barnice House, for interment in the family burying-ground, at Connor, on Wednesday last, at twelve o'clock noon, and the funeral cortege, which was very large, as well as being representative of all classes and denominations in the community, bore eloquent testimony of the high respect and esteem entertained for the deceased and his relatives. The late Mr. Bell was one of the oldest and best known residents in the district, he having reached to within a couple of years of the advanced age of a nonagenarian. He was an extensive farmer, and one with a thorough practical knowledge of agricultural industry, he being able to convert that knowledge most advantageously. It is within the recollection of many the high compliments that were paid him by the Land Commissioners when they visited his holding with the object of enabling them to fix a fair rent upon it, they expressing emphatic appreciation of the evident perseverance and decided skill associated with the working of Mr. Bell's farm. Besides this testimonial to Mr. Bell's energy and industry, there was in the Land Court another compliment paid him, which was probably one of the highest that could be bestowed on the sterling integrity and uprightness of any man. When Mr. Bell was giving his evidence about the improvements and so forth made on his holding, the agent of the estate (Lord Massereene’s), said that he would not question his statement, as he believed Mr. Bell was incapable of saying or doing anything thing but what he considered was absolutely true and perfectly correct. And so it was with him throughout a long and useful life. He minded his own affairs with assiduity, and allowed others to manage theirs without undue interference; and his conduct was so straight, so firm of purpose, and so generous that he was looked up to with the greatest admiration by all who had the privilege of his acquaintance. In religion Mr. Bell was a Presbyterian, he being a prominent member and ardent adherent of Connor (Rev. Dr. Colvin's) Church. A cold which he contracted about three weeks ago developed into a more serious ailment, and resulted in his demise on the 24th inst., despite the most tender care and nursing on the part of his family, and all that medical skill could suggest and accomplish during his illness. Needless to say that the intelligence of his death occasioned widespread regret, he was about 18 months ago pre-deceased by his wife, the loss of whose genial and faithful companionship he felt very keenly. To his relatives we join in tendering our sincere sympathy and condolence in their sad bereavement.

The handsome casket enclosing the remains bore on the name-plate the following inscription:—