Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-06-28
E.WUMBER OF.

was soon alter this alfectin scene that tbe
rev. Mr.. Hamilton, of this place, was in.
troduced to him. He endeayoured 10 al
lay agitation, and alleviate the eloori ofhix
| mind, by speaking to him of religion and
iatgre state. The unhappy man listened
with eager attention to his remarks an th;s
interesting subject, and then said, !, Nv
gus are great and many, and am afraid
, aa my late repentance win be reiected.''
alter some further, conversation on reli-
Sious subjects, he requested NJ. Hamilton
70 repeat ms visit, but an objection to this
was raised by the Ordinary, who said that
oec'arlans were not permitted to ofliciate
~ reiislous capacity in that place but
nir. blackburn expressed an earnest de-
sire mat Mr.. Hamilton might be permitted
10 attend HIM as a minister. an application
was made to the Judge, who was pleased
TO sign an order to that effect.
From this period Mr.. Hamilton was We
ny frequent in his attendance upon the mn.
soner, and in his occasional absence he
was visited by the Rev. Mr.. Richardson.
OF York. For the first 9 or S davs M
Blackburn appeared to labour undena de-
gree of dependency approaching IN doc
palr, arising, as he himself stated. NOT
from the dread of temporal death. but froT,
a consciousness of the great and arerava+-
e9 guilt OF his past life, his total neglect
VI IehSious oDservances, and his gross in
Gpigence IN forbidden sensual pleasures.
IL ne stated that the Irregularities of his mast
ne nad Deen so great as TO haye+deseryeri
.iat death which had been awarded aaainst
nm Tor an offence Of different natnre.
lie added, that these crimes had been COM
united against light and KNOWLEDGE. and
tlat ne had only repented of them. and
tnouSht upon religion, when every sensual
pleasure had been cut off and every Garth
~ nope had become extinct. We rejoice.
however, IN being akles-t add, that in q
rev days some faint faY%6f hope penetrat-
ed the gloom which oppressed his mind.
u as the mercitul provisions of the GospeI
were u1ntclded to him, and its encouraoin,r
promises pressed upon his consideration
tiiese hopes became brighter, and cast, +
not a brilliant, yet a cheering raw of Eob+
on the gloomy path he had vet to Tread
ma TO those who are peculiarly interested
.n9Is tate, 1T may be consolatcry for them
:; - t y. that his hopes of being a partoker
III TN Divine mercy gained stTenatb ao h.
apIpoFched the fatal hour which was to 20.
move Inn to the bar of the aIm;O,,t.-
1uuse ana though this hope was far 70,
,1o' eN' lpih mat confident assurance which
~ oojfeiye t. be necessary. and woz
deep CONJUNCTION ofbis nas+
u.s. S' anu pc recollection that he had dnIv
Jag " INK OF religion at the close of the
~ an Inc yet 1t was hope sufficient ~
ro;mI ., ordinations of his wonndeS
nllilu' ana cable him to suppo,.f tbo rro.
Pect and enGre the strolyo oF &c PROS
~ ~, w 1870 Wn patient resignation.
/ vi " sunday it was communicates -
o con- I fo,. S,,e spiication othe Prince Re.
ISnavo;I;aC. Grey towards himhad been
him in +b;S ,,ol no hope remained for
;nrs r1;th ~ ~ he bore the fatal lid.
and from A. ~ Ftltude and composure,
dismissed from, eht ne appeared to have
Jfa and 60, mind every hone of
last he otta1d NV care. On Thursday
With nrofo"nI e chapel, and heard
ed by the Rev. MP;obosJ.iuOi PFeach-
had some religious 49,: ana who
after the other prison Ia aJ'ioH WIN HIM
Friday afternoon the - Ie1' on
interview with his brGSei i; nau a last
wife had come to Y0r& 49, y" N unhappy
occasion, but on Mr.. Hsf.o me PAINFUL
ing to her that an intervii ~, tesent-
disturb the tranquility o.. ' i ue' might
and recall to his recollectES 'as. "urs'
tul circumstances, she was nany P1n-
to sacrifice her own feelings Gb;; NJ napca
OF mind. 1t may be proper, no - &c 70
state, that this lady had visit 80 ~ y
fortunate husband the dav subs ..n4 +,,
his receiving sentence ef death. ~ ,J N,ot
the meeting was inexpressively ahhna.
and 1t was the knowledge of the roifSnaSsr
OF feeling which had been excited G,His
occasion that induced Mr.. HamiIto, ~
dissuad Mrs. Blackburn from hazardin.
repetition of them.
Inc fatal hour was rapidly approaching.
which was to separate this unhappy man
from every earthly care, and dissolve eve
ry earthly tie, and the Rev. gentleman who
attended him remained with him the whole
OF Friday night. How this last NIGHT was
spent, every susceptible mind will readily
conceive religious conversation and fire.
quent addresses to the Supreme being for
mercy and support, occupied its hours.
About one O'Clock in the morning tea was
brought, and Mr.. Blackburn was prevailed
upon to take some refreshments. Soon af-
ter ne said g | now feel so calm and COM
posed, that think I could now meet 4be