Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26
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On Tuesday evening last in the 18Th wear Of i,r acc
Mrs. HELEN CHRISTIAN SAwYERs, the beloved AMI
a"ehted conS"t of Mr. John Sawyers, and daughter y
Capt James Richie. In every relation life she lispl we'd
something worthy OF our esteem imitation She was !,
devoted wife; d"ful daughter; kind ncghbor. Her
heait was charitable and humane, and every
was interesting, hom her unassuning man
ncr Inc domestic circle that ceere by her presence.
ana hei numerous friends, vii! long mourn her early doom
though they have consong reflection that She departed
from this life in the full hope of enjoying better.
Weep thou, fond Friends? o! dry the falling tear
The voice OF Reason and Religion hear:
by them instructed, all! reflect how blcst
he iavomrd Souls recad o early rest.
The Spirit opning to the dawn yuu1h
Suil brightly pure in innocence and truth;
W lille yet no sinful, low desires enthla
No passions ken, and feaIs appal,
l. rom ITS cold mansion parts without sigh
And scars unclouded 10 its native sky.
Communicated
On Monday the FIST inst. tho Wigwam Amelia, Mr.
FETER GIIEs HABDING of the late George Harding
Esq. oil Po"haan, aged seventeen years and
" hen the aged and nirm sink into silent tomb whel
those on whom the bright joys OF life had long closed
whose DAY OF Usefulness had gone by from void in
which they becoming strangers sigh of regret is
indeed broathed 10 their memories and of affection
shed their graves; vet the sting of death loses ,f m
punGcr J. aud the though unfe borne Nit
resignation but when the young, the active beautif
are cut down III their strength, When they whose fruor
life began 10 offer ali its joys md its ces, whose
ieet u" roses were Just Swinging, and TO whose eyes the
world bat Eden delights, the midst OF the il
p"mise' aEe tom away from amongst Then indeed
sung 81 eath assumes al! It's venom the language Of
soldtcn Is uttered vaIn and he heart stricken to the
core, fosters, ana Is oouoded under affective Lispensa
ton Never wae dispcnsaton affecting than the
present Who, HAT has that youthful form aeadv
assuming the strength ana Compacess manhood could
Withhold his Animation: who tha has known frank in
gcnuous temper The pure and manly sentiments % that
mind could withhold his love! The poignant anguish OF
his afflicted family, tese; how aiIecouatey he discharged
the duties Il and brother; and the umrelit
ting attentions OF his teacher and fellow students during his
Illness, and the deep wiz, which they followed
10 the grave shcw how afectiOnately they regarded
living, aud how sincerely they him dcadI.ong long
SGal they sigh at the mention of his name, drop
To- the memory of his modest worth. The students
Nigwam Grammar School, have unanimously agreed
Grape, testimony of their sincere esper for nr viz
tues, aud amiabe qualities of their alcned eow-suet
Mr.. PETER GILES HARDING Communicated
On the Goth u in the county of Amelia, PHILEMON
ooHIBE the only of Dr. William H. Robcrtson ia.
the 9th year of his age.
In this city ON Thursday 18ti MIS-. CECILIA SNowDEy
consent of Captain David Snowtem; and Satdav nsht
last, Capt DAVID SNOwDEN. Thus the short space of
three days has the husband aud wife consigned to the
tomb leaving infant child and of lends and
acquaintance to bcmoaH their loss
~ AcSandrio, the Rev. OLIVER NORRIS the amia!le
and excellent Pastor OF Christ Church Congregation, in
that town.
o" the ed Instant in the 9th year of his age, VIM p
HICKMAN, Esq. Attorney at Law, late of King William
County.