“ Yesterday morning he was found dead on the floor of his chamber, his features being calm, as though he had just fallen asleep. He will be succeeded in the dukedom by his eldest son, the Marquis of Blandford. ”

“ The Duke of Marlborough was born 2, 1822, and was educated at Eton and Oriel College, Oxford. As Marquis of Blandford he was returned to the House of Commons in April, 1844, before reaching his twenty-second year, as a member in the Conservative interest for the family borough of Woodstock. He represented his borough, except for two years, 1845 and 1846, until he succeeded his father as Duke of Marlborough, July 1, 1857. He became prominent in Parliament through his efforts to increase the usefulness of the Established Church. ”