JOHN KRAUSE, b. December 17, 1798, in Lebanon, Pa.; d. December 27, 1866, in Lebanon, Pa. He received a good English education, and at different periods was intrusted with official positions in the State. He was chief clerk of the Auditor General's office under the administration of Governor Shulze; chief clerk of the Treasury under Governor Porter, and was held in high esteem by the heads of departments for his integrity and capability. He served as a member of the State Legislature from 1834 to 1836, and discharged his duty with signal ability. In social life he was genial and attractive, and always a high-toned Christian gentleman. Mr. Krause m., June 2, 1825, ELIZABETH GILBERT LINEAWEAVER, b. September 5, 1804; d. August 26, 1862, in Lebanon, Pa.; daughter of Peter Lineaweaver and Susanna Gilbert.