signal service bureau began the publication of a daily " International Bulletin," comprising the re- ports from all co-operating stations, and on 1 July, 1878, this was supplemented by a daily interna- tional chart. In 1879 he was a delegate to the Meteorological congress at Rome. He was pro- moted brigadier-general on 16 June, 1880, as a special reward by congress for his services in the line of his profession. Gen. Myer established a sys- tem of cautionary day and night signals for the benefit of lake and ocean commerce and naviga- tion, a system of reliable river reports for the benefit of interior commerce, and special series of reports for farmers and planters.
MYERS, Peter Hamiilton, author, b. in Her-
kimer, N. Y., 4 Aug., 1812 ; d. in Brooklyn, N. Y.,
30 Oct., 1878. He lived in Auburn, N. Y., in early
life, educated himself, and became a lawyer in
Brooklyn. In 1841 he delivered a poem on " Sci-
ence " before a society in Hobart college. He wrote
several prize stories, and American historical ro-
mances, including " The First of the Knickerbock-
ers, a Tale of 1673 " (New York, 1848) ; " The Young
Patroon, or Christmas in 1690 " (1849) ; " The King
of the Hiirons," republished in England as
" Blanche Montaigne " (1856) ; and *' The Prisoner
of the Border, a Tale of 1838 " (1857).
MYERS, Sarah Ann (Irwix), author, b. in
Wilmington, Del., in 1800 ; d. in Carlisle, Pa., 11
Dec, 1876. She was educated at Bethlehem female
seminary, married Dr. Theodore Myers in 1825,
and on his death was thrown* on her own resources.
She went to Philadelphia, where she became a
friend of Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, and was advised by
the latter to attempt authorship. Her success en-
abled her to continue studies in music and paint-
ing, and she became a member of the Pennsylvania
a,cademy of fine arts. Subsequently she removed
to Carlisle, Pa., where she supported herself by
teaching music and art and by her writings. Her
paintings include a head of " Evangeline," " Greek
Oirl," and " One of the Pharisees." Among her
numerous books, which are largely intended for
children, are " Fitz Harold " (New York, 1853) ;
"' Aunt Carrie's Budget " (Philadelphia, 1859) ;
"Poor Nicholas" (1863); "The Gulf Stream"
(1864) : and " Margaret Gordon," her last work,
which is said to be founded on her own life (1869).
MYERS, William, soldier, b. in Reading, Pa.,
4 Dec, 1830; d, in New York city, 11 Nov., 1887.
He was graduated at the U. S. military academy
in 1852, and served in various garrisons till the
«ivil war, when, on 17 May, 1861, he was made as-
sistant quartermaster, with the statf rank of cap-
tain. He was chief quartermaster of the Depart-
ment of the Missouri in 1863-"5, and at the close
of the war was given for his services the brevet of
brigadier-general of volunteers, and the same in
the regular army. After the war he served as chief
quartermaster of various departments, becoming
lieutenant-colonel in 1881, and on 15 March, 1883,
he was retired from active service.
MYLES, John, clergyman, b. in Newton, Gla-
morganshire. South Wales, in 1621 ; d. near Swan-
sea, Mass., 3 Feb., 1683. He was matriculated at
Brasenose college, Oxford, 11 March, 1636, began
to preach about 1644-5, was the founder of Swan-
sea church, and soon became popular in the prin-
cipality. He travelled extensively, forming new
churches, and in 1651 was sent as a representative
of the Welsh Baptist churches to the ministers'
meeting in London. He returned with a letter
from the London ministers recommending the for-
mation of new churches. While in Wales he was
an able advocate of strict communion, but in this
country, although persecuted by the " standing or-
der " in Massachusetts, his views became more lib-
eral. In 1662 the act of uniformity was passed,
and dissenters were severely persecuted in Wales.
In 1663 Mr. Myles and several members of his
church fled to New England. But in Boston he
found no sympathy or '• spiritual comfort," and,
settling at Rehoboth, Mass., he there organized a
church in the house of John Butterworth. Very
soon complaint was made, and on 2 July, 1667,
Mr. Myles and James Brown were each fined five
pounds " for setting up a public meeting without
the knowledge and approbation of the court."
Upon this Mr. Myles and his church removed to
Barrington, R. I. He built a house near the pres-
ent Barneyville on Palmer's river, and during the
Indian wars his house was the refuge of the people,
and was called " Myles's garrison." A bridge over
the river is still called Myles's bridge. The catho-
lic spirit of Mr, Myles had drawn to his settlement
many Baptists, as well as others, and ere long he
obtained leave from the general court to form a
new township, which in honor of his old home in
Wales he called Swansea. It was in Massachusetts,
and among the corporators was Capt. Thomas
Willetts, who had been the first mayor of New York
city, and who warmly joined with Mr. Myles in his
efforts to advance the interests of the new town. In
1673 a school was organized, of which Mr. Myles
was master. The troops first gathered in Swansea
during the Indian war, and at its close the church
of Mr. Myles was scattered, and he was compelled
to seek support in other places. He went to Bos-
ton and preached there for some time, but in 1678
he returned to his old church. Mr. Myles was a
cultured scholar and a popular preacher.
MYLES, Samuel, clergyman, b. in 1664 ; d. in
Boston, Mass., in March, 1728. He was graduated
at Harvard in 1684, went to England for orders,
and on his return became rector of King's chapel,
Boston (erected in
1689 ; see illus-
tration), 29 June,
1689. After three
years of service he
visited England
for the purpose of
laying before the
proper authorities
the condition of
the chapel and
congregation, and
obtaining aid in
their belialf. Dur-
ing two years of
effort in this cause
he was very suc-
cessful in enlisting
the royal bounty,
part of which was
an annuity of £100
for support of an
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assistant minister. While in England he received the degree of M. A. from the University of Oxford in 1693. The assistant minister arrived in Boston in 1699, but after several years a serious disagreement arose between him and the rector. The bishop of London, who was diocesan for the colonies, interposed in 1706, and a new assistant was appointed in 1709. In April, 1723, Mr. Myles laid the corner- stone of Christ church, Boston, which was opened for public worship by Rev. Dr. Timothy Cutler in December of the same year. His health failed in the summer of 1727. Mr. Myles is represented as a good preacher and fair scholar.
