Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

z.sious christians, who. while she was far from
resting her hopes Of salvation on good works O.
lone, believed that true faith would necessarily
produce them. Her dsaih has created painful
void in the church, and the circle OF society IN
which she moved.
On Sabbath morning, 16;h ult. aged go. Miss
Katharine Rogers--of the 9Th generation in .
direct line from the celebrated martyr OF that
name. She was never called upon 10 offer up
her life for the name of her Divine Master, hu;
her pieiy and devotedaess ~ Him add his relg-
ion were Of the same pure and fsrvent character
which animstes. and supported her progenitor q,
Smiihfed--and il is probable, had she lived in
his age she would have shared bis tate. For
several years. she had lived alone,o humble
sustion--bui her little room was 70 her, a. SHE
used often TO express il, bethel where she held
sweet intercourse with her God and Saviour.
Fond however OF visiting snd being visited, she
did not secude herself from society, but recon-
mended TO others the religion she professej, oy
q truly pious walk and conversation. She had
more constant and lively enjoyment of religion,
than mos, chrissisns--and having few " ,rldIs
aud no family TO attach her life to she has,
we aust, long been in readiness 10 deeart, and
often DESTROYS for the time 10 arrive She stien-
ded meeSing both fore and afternoon The dsy ( f
her death-seemed remarkably well in he ath--
iuuCu Win very
fervent in prayer. She returned 10 her si.ter's
house, where she had resided fnr the winner,
was soon seized with an spoplec,ic fl, and in
less than an hour, after she left Gods house Of
prayer on earth, we have reason 10 believe, her
spirit sscended to his temple in heaven. Aware
that her time was come---she was able 10 spe X
after the attack of her disorder am - said
she, "going Lome''--snd requesting 10 be laid
on the bed, soon expired.
On Tuesday morning following, departed ibis
fe widow Elz ibeth S!orY, eyed 81 ; for msnl
years an exemplary professor I'll The religion Of
Christ. Ofs slender consiitu ion, add feeble Ia
health for long ime, she could not engage i
those active dui Of christianity, 10 which be.
inclination prem led blu, she was humble and
devout had much understanding o the scril
lures; gave much good counsel; AM has LET
behind her precious Remembrance many
friends, snd no enemies. She died OF 4 cOnsump
ton.
On Thursisy evening, Charles, son of Cap.
Thomas Mypiok, aged 5yesrs The day befors
his death lie go into yard where Ia &c boy
was confined which made at him, and with ore
blow Of his ,usk tore OUT his bowels Mcdics
aid was near, and three physicians were 500.
called 10 him, who replaced his in es,nes aftei
sewing M several places where they were bro
ken; and sswed up the external wound. Ht
sustained this operation with tortiiude AEd m adf
but lutte complaint Of pain as long As he survived.
Unfortunate boy slough tls rnoh,r be tensn
of the grave, and thy father IN d,sSsnl land,
or traversing The ocean, ye' many followed thee
to The tomb and believed lily clay with tears
Of sffecrion.
On Friday morning, Of consumption, Miss
Sally Pierce, aged 19--ihe third of she same
family, who has died Within IS months past.
On Saturday evening last, Mis-, Sarah L. HILL
aged 25. She WAS am.abic-shs was piegsan'
child; and could parental fondness--s is'erly
love--or the attention and nuxiety of the fjiena
of her heart, have avaasd shy thing, abe wa,i3
longer have been spared 10 reciprocz,e their
affection. She was the friend and comforter of
the poor and des tituts--a blessing 10 her family
while she lived J, and il is holed her sole mn adj
monit,ons will be improved as vslusbie legacy,
by those, TO whom they were addressed.
Farewell thoa dear, departed shads--tfnespely.
The five LAST named died in Notthysrmou,h
village in he coul sc Of the last week.
In Scarborough, instant, Mr.. EbENEzEa
LIBBY, eyed 76.