The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-13
ORETLTAPY

DIED-On Fridaythc sixth instant, JAMES II D.
1soN, BISHOP of the Episcol,.iian Church OF Vir-
Slna AMI President OF William aud Mar, Co.le.e,
closing long and !aborious life dedicated TO the SER
wee OF las country, with the torttude OF ploso-
pher and the piety ola christian.
When ordinary men TALL before the ruthless king
oil terrols when an individual uuimport;ut mcnibe'
snatehed from the circle Of his friends and early
association, regard i; an ordinary occurrence
which we do sutcr tn ru;fle the urdisturic,i
calm OF OR minds, we drop melting tcar OF i.y
ana then tl.Ipk OF 1t no more--but when one of
those rare and singular individuals who are the t..-
VOTES g heaven, ind who have been delegated b i,
the eiernt ruler Of the universe to minister iiyht
and truth to mankind, sinks The victim of disease
ami Tie sacrifice Of death, thousands mourn lis loss
AMI The sfief Oiti fa0iil is the giefof tie nation
Ihe zai2'ow Of iirsiria vit be ueep aud purge,,t
shu ier Tears many, Whcn she hears OF the death of
the venerable and enlightened Bishop Madison
TO whom She has been accustomed TO look as the ia.
fher aid instructor OF her sons as the guardian of
theit morals, aDd the high priest of the temple of
sc'c'ee y ilatiIetle grief Will swell in every bo-
soih, and gusl from every eye as the said tale is told
au,l VIC will all with one voice,
For talents mourn, ul.timcly lost
" hen b. ST employ q q wai1ed mos.
hrraycd WITH virtues to" lovely to escape adm
ration, aud adorned with taeuts too spcndi for con-
ccalnient, Bishop Madison was drawn into public
view, advanced 10 the honor OF Presidency of VIII
lam aud Mary College, and entrusted with every
thing that was dear to his country, the morals AID
Understandings of her youth. The ability and GIel
ty, with which througha period of prGtraetcd din.
ration, he discharged this sacred and important trust
bear q proud Mtestation to his merit and will ever
1--we n tue pleased remembrance Of his countf.ymen
identifying inWself with all the various qnalties re-
quisite for the administration of an Office delicate
IA Its na'"re and aICous in its functions, industry
PERSEVERANCE and ability frmnoss without obstinacv
dignity without pride, ailLity without condeseer-
son, aud srictncss without sevcrtyhe presided o.
Yer our college during period frequently strongly
married with turbulence aud sedton, anarchy and
disorder, with ability which elected admiiTtop
with a dignity which commanded respect, with n
hrmuess which crhed, and niiltiness wbiel, sooth
cd hostility, and Gained the tuibid waves of rebel.
hon His track through life was marked with spen-
dour and glory, and at every turn he received the
piaudits of the good and the wise. The sun of his
glory sIone long and sone with spendour and If any
spots were occasion Ny discovered on its disc they
we're soon lost sight OF, in the pleased contemplation
o. slie broader AID brighter eifngcnce. He has not
passed uncensped bt his censurers have been Young
men Of" coid hearts aud muddy understandings y
dchcict representatives OF the majesty nf human ma
trc membranes society and eneines 20 virtue
But let their eumity rest. Their venerable parent
ADD irs rlctor, now sleeps cnslrined in the hearts
81 has e1iftIymen, mausoIeIrrn far more s,,crdid
and lasting, tha1 any which wealth can raise orart
DECORATE
Its source freg~e. TO tie author Of this sketch
that to him Bishop Madison was g too Htte or too
lately known" lie bchcld him only in the evening
e his ie, struggling with ssisiious and tottcifnrnn
deTs pcaied hurtcn OF disea he behold
him wits admiration, and was astonisIe. al the for
ttulc with which lie contcnded AGAINST an over
~'sssi'ng ude Of splseI >, sud Tia zeal Y'lic &c