Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23

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coMMuNIc ALTON.
DrED-At his seat in the County of Ha<
lifax, on Saturday the 27th OF May last,
GEN. GEORGE DARLINGTON, who
served during the four last years of The re-
EVOLUTIONARY war, in the regular army OF the
United States. Animated by that patriotic
zeal which glowed in his bosom to the last
moment of his life, he entered into the mi
htary service of his country at a period
when manhood had not yet strung his nerves,
and when series of unfortunate events had
cast gloom over the American prospect.
L ne fascination of his manners, the ener-
gies of his mind, the qualities of his heart.
soon rendered him the delight of the army,
the pride of his friends, and an honor to
the profession of a soldier. After the close
OF the war, the recollection of his valor, of
ten displayed in the field, and knowledge
OF his distinguished virtue, induced the le.
gislature of Virginia to confer on him the
rank of a Brigadier General in the militia.
OF this state, altho' he had never risen a
bove the grade of subaltern, in the regu-
lar service. As soon as the distinctions OF
party commenced in the uniGu, influenced
by the same principles, and the same mo-
tives, which had Determined him to draw
his sword IN the sacred cause of freedom,
he repaired to the standard of republican.
ism, and took an active and decided part in
the interesting contests of 1898 and 1899.
Ii, IN the progress of these, he did not rem
der himself eminently conspicuous in the
public councils, yet, his talents were adj
vantageously exerted in the assemblies Of
the people, in the country around him. OF
YER whom the weight and sterling value OF
his character had given him an irresistible
influence. To exhibit just, complete,
quire the hand of master. Suffice IL TO
say, that he possessed an unblenished lnte-
gritty, a refined sense of honor, liveliness
of temper, a viyacIty of Wit, and beneYo-
lence of heart, which have rarely adorned
any character. Perhaps no mans social
qualities were ever more attractive
Wherever he appeared, he ditfased delight
and festiyity of soul. 1t was impossible TO
be sad, or chearless, in his society. Aet,
by a strange popularity of fate, did man
like this, who could at will impart the most
pleasing emotions to the bosoms of others,
fall victim to the demon of hypochondria |!
Liable, by the ardor of his temperament,
to every excess of feeling, he frequently ex-
perienced the extremes of elevated spirits,
and Of gloomy dependency, wnen no INCL.
dent had occurred which was Calculated to
produce an extraordinary effect on the ge--
morality of constitutions. His neighbors, mis-
| friends, and mis- couatry, will deplore his
loss, as long as the memory of ms uncom-
mon worth shall remain impressed upon
| their hearts.
Prince Edward, June 6, 1909.
| S.
Departed this life on enc 18Th day of this
month, after a long and painful Illness the
Hon. JOSEPH PRENrIS, of Williams.
burg, late Judge of the general court,
aged 81 years. He possessed all the char
acteristics of an honorable man. He was
an atfectionate parent, kind and indulgeDt
master, sincere friend, and charitable
and benevolent member of Society. He
was religious without fanaticism, undevia-
ting in his moral and political course, and
truly attached to Republican principles.
This character is given by one who was
his friend from his youth, up to his old age,
and during the period Of IS years there
was not single interruption TO the har.
mony that subsisted between them.
He left two amiable Daughters and two
Sons, the dearest pledges OF connubial love,
long to lament their irreparable loss.
But they were early taught by his ex,
amples, and right education to walk ir
the paths of honour and virtue, " from
which they will not depart when they shalt
grow DID,"
COMMUNICATION.
DEATH !-Departed this life or
Wednesday evening last, after pain.
full but lingeringillness, Mr. ROBERT
DAVIS,-much esteemed & respect-