Mr. Von der Hohl, local editor of the Illinois Staats Zeitung, died yesterday morning. He was born 38 years ago in Germany, he acquired there considerable philogical knowledge. After his emmigration he spent at first some time as a merchant in Cuba. At the time of the rebellion he was in Richmond, Va., where he was often in danger on account of his loyalty to the union.

Later he was professor of languages at a school in Baltimore. While there he also wrote articles for several German papers.

In the year 1867, he decided to devote himself entirely to journalism, and first took a position with the Telegraph at Indianapolis. From there he went to the Volksblatt in Pittsburgh. In December 1871, he took the position of local editor with our paper, a position he held until his death.

He leaves a young widow and a three year old daughter.