Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-05-04
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EDMUND WALLS, Inspector Of FYoKr.
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Il picture Of modest but solid merit.

II picture Of modest but solid merit.
IL is not for the purpose OF " gafnrshing the semi
chre OF departed friend that the writer of this art
Gle wishes 10 be iHdulged in ing something concern
ing person, whose death (e sbserves) has already
been announced To the puhlic-Mr. JOHN G. Wool.
FOLK, Of shepherds Hill, Caroline True il is a. Al
the writer feels qualification in paying well meriIed
tribute TO The memory O with whose friendship ne
Was favored and whose character he highly vener
ed and esteemed: But another aud higher motive
Operates on this occasion desire to impress the
HVfNg by an exhibition Of the virtues Of the de0d a
persuasion that the real eI9Hpte OF excellence may
sanctions Of religion.
Mr.. w"oifoh's life, from early period, vas
scene o. active and perseveTing industry by means of
which, he attained state, merely or competence
Dutoi auinence Nor were the fruits OF his industry to
Dt considered as The spOis of the oppressed or the
effect OF selfish, reaching pnIicy. Thee were not
such As are attended with the excavations Of the in
JuIed aud (wbat IL dTeadfuD with the cuf,e az
heaven. No for candOf aud probity marked bs
course and the united testimony Of those who knew
him, would at deliver his name from disbousr,
bic inpuailoB. But higher virtues, aud those Of a
more positive cast entered into The character of Tbs
es,imaDe man. IN the different domestic relations Of
husband, parent, 4 master. he w long bs remembered
WIN anecu"'aie itsdtd ana iuay with truth I've said,
that warm and dIsiye beue Violence formed the pte
dominant trait IN his neral character Ardent aud
STEADY ~ MS friendships, he DID not satisfy hiDsef
Hith a bare profession Of Kindness nor would he
without just cause, forsake the to whom De had
ioTWed an attachment TO this afdor Of mind is To be
traced what, to some, might be falling; bnt #
indeed falling, twas one which (" leaned to virtues
side" he would take fire al the Of Innocence
injured oppressed nor always, perhaps, preserve
sue occasions, the cool podsfaiion Of some Of
different tone OF feeling
Let n not however, once be thought that the wri'er
considers the deceased with all these human virtues
as inan without fEailties aud defects NJ. w SAW
bis own faiiinEs " we them not. Yes as sinner
IN the sight Of God be saw, he eit aud he ruoufied
tisown ia;ncs. Whatever temptation he might once
have had 90 trust IN bis own Tghte0ususss. divine wis
dom, ~ the iaer years OF his life taught him befer
tie had indeed AZ an early period received AZ prrs
SION 81 the reality and necessity Of vital reg iou and
the wound inflicted ny the of conviction vas Hev
CT healed I'LL he came 20 that all humsn morality
falls short Of preparation for the tribunal Of Goa
ili be came 20 trust 10 the Redeemer, Tor pardon
peace. and salvation.
Upou the whole, the deceased affords an example
nov h"nOiShe Hsn may he, without post Of nruof
bow useful ic NAY be. Without public office aud how
necessary u stl is o. hS convictions Ia be taken
into tHe accOInt that be should be subject Is vital
rfH2ion, ~ order 20 thr attainment Oi everlasting fe
ciy.
The writer Of ibis article saw Mr.. Vs. fcw DAYS be-
tore bis.death tie foGto uim oppressed indeed with
his maiady, but couposeJ resigned. and borne Wp With
conadsnce 90 The stnug arm Of redre3ing mercy.,..
such occasions. toe mind 50 Often ftcufs--" let me
fe The death Of thc righteous aud itt mJ lat rhd be
lke bis 3" 90 three four nights antr tis yist Nj
- bttathed bic lasti
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" bnf Ger me scene % hefe com rfgesa.
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