after forwarding the root collected, found there was no longer any market for it in Philadelphia.  Suspecting the person to whom he had previously sold was deceiving him, in order to drive a profitable bargain with him, he determined to go himself with his venture to China.  This he did, and, making so handsome a business of it, he returned and immediately went to work to procure a much larger amount for another venture.  This he likewise accomplished, but was less fortunate than before, though he made some money.  He was now twenty-one years of age, and had been twice to China; but had not contracted much love for commerce or voyaging upon the sea.  He married soon after his return, read medicine, and commenced the practice of it in Kentucky.  Forming an intimacy with Mr. Clay, they soon became close friends, being nearly of the same age, and very like in character.  After some years’ residence in Kentucky as a physician, he determined on emigrating to Louisiana, and embarking in the business of sugar-planting.  Purchasing Belle Isle, an island off the coast of Attakapas, he removed his family there about 1824.  He was successful in his new vocation; but not liking an island residence, where he was twenty miles from a neighbor, he purchased a residence upon Berwick’s Bay, and a portion of Tiger Island, which was immediately opposite, and there made a new plantation, which is now the site of Brashear City.  At this place he lies buried, by his children, all of whom, save one daughter, are there with him.

For many years he was a member of the Legislature of the State of his adoption, an honest and efficient one, of fine abilities, and great will.  He usually triumphed in what he undertook.  His fine social qualities attached to him many friends.  His devotion to them was unflinching, and he rather preferred to fight for these than play with any others.  His courage was truly chivalrous, and he is remembered by all who knew him, and yet live, as the man who never felt the sensation of fear.

An unfortunate difficulty with a neighbor, Dr. Tolls, brought on a personal rencontre.  His antagonist was known to be brave and physically powerful; but in this affair, Brashear, after receiving a number of blows, wrested away his enemy’s cane, and would soon have had the better of the fight, but persons interposing prevented it.

“Doctor,” said Brashear, “this is not the way for gentlemen to settle their difficulties.  As soon as I can bind up my head, which you have battered pretty severely, I shall be in the street armed.  If you are as brave a man as your friends claim you to be, you will meet me there prepared to fight me as a gentleman.”

“In forty minutes from this time, if you please,” said his enemy.