American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-15
From he Eeaasehcui .Nasa@tne, for .april.
LINDLEY MURRAY, ESQ.

LINDLEY MURRAY, ESQ.
II is with feelings Of deep regret that we an
nounce the death Of the highly respected Lndley
Murray, tho author Of an English Grammar, and
of many other approved works on education. His
last illness OF short duration, scarcely exceed
,ng two days; but his whole life may be said 10
have been constant preparation for his final
change, so that death could, scarcely at any time,
have come upon him unawares. He expired very
peacefully on Thursday morning, February l6, at
his house at Hodgale, near York, In the 8lst year
of his age and in the full possession of all his men
lsl faculties.
Mr. Murray was a native Of Pennsylvania, In
North America but he resided for great part OF
his life at New York His father was distinguish
ed merchant in that city. Both his parents we're
persons of respectable character and were solicit
GUS TO imbue his mind with pious and virtoous
principles He was carefully and regularly educa
ted and made rapid progress in learning. AT
the age Of l9, he commenced The study OF the law,
under The auspices Of gentleman eminent in the
profession and he had the pleasure of having Tor
his fellow student, the celebrated MIR Jay. AT the
expiration Of four years. Mr.. Murray was admitted
10 the bar, and received license to practice both as
counsel and attorney, in all the courts in the State
of New York. In this profession he continued
with increasing reputation and success, till the trou-
tiles in America interrupted all business OF this ma.
ture. He then engaged in the mercantile line, IN
whcb, by his diligence. abilities. and respectable
come exions, he acquired handsome compe
tency
Having been afflicted with fever which lett
great wesknt in his limbs, and his general health
being much impaired, he was induced, IN the year
1884 by the advice OF his phy slcans and friends, to
remove into more temperate climate. He accor-
dinply came 10 this country, accompanied by his
tai htul and beloved wife; and though not restored
10 his former health, and strength, he received so
much benefit as induced him TO remain in England.
He settled in York hire, and purchased house
pleasantly situated at Holdgate, small village
about mile from the city of York where he con
unued TO side. The weakness of his limbs gra
duay increased, that he found himself incapable
of walking more than few steps IN the course OF
10 day without great inconvenience. lie was, how
ever, able 10 ride in his carriage an hour or two
every day; he regularly attended public worship;
and in summer, he was ftequenlly drawn about his
garden in chair made for that purpose. But tor
many years previous 10 his decease. he was wholly
confined to bis house for he found that even a
very small degree Of bodily exer,on increased the
debility OF his frame and that exposure to the air
occasioned irequen, and severe colds, together with
other indisposltlon To person distinguished as
MIR. Murray had been, for health, strength, and
agility confinement was at first severe trial but
during the whole course OF it. mu,mur or com
plant was never known to escape from his lips
Time and religious considerations perfectly recon
ciled him to his situation.
Deprived Of the usual occupations and amuse-
ments of life, and Of the common occasions of do
ing good to others. he very happily and generously
turned his attention to compose literary works for
The benefit, chiefly, OF the rising generation In
this benevolent employ he found great satisfaction,
and met with uncommon success. His English
Grammar with the Exercises and The Key has
been much approved by the public. and adopted In
most Of the principal semuaries in Grea Britain
and America. 1t has passed through many large
editions in this country, and been frequently printed
in America. His French and English Reader, his
Ahridgement oil his Grammar, and his Spelling |
Book. have also received very high encomiums
and they are most extensively circulated, both IN
this country and in his native land Having began
his literary career from disnlerested motives, he
constantly devoted all the profits Of his publications
q charitable and benevolent purposes. The work
which hr first published and which appeared TO af |
ford him peculiar satisfaction was " The power OF
Religion on the Mind" This book has passed
through many editions. The frs. impressions
were made wholly at Mr., Murray's own expense ;
and given away by him chiefly in the neighborhood
of his own residence.
Time thus employed, and the rewards Of labor
thus distributed, prevented that depression and
gloom which i'll health and long confinement are
so apt to produce and contributed TO render Mr., j
Murray cheerful and happy in situation that MANY
would think must have been highly distressing
He was member oil the Society OF Friends, and
ne was much respected and esteemed by them
but in his writings designed for general use, he I
scrupulously avoided introducing in any shape. The
peculiar tenets of that society On moral and rei I
gious subjects, he confined himself to the leading
principles of pely and virtue, and to the genera
spirit and preceps OF Christianity For This judi
rtn. Il
works, he has received great commentator.
Mr. Murray married early in life, very aIniable |
woman about three years younger than himself.
They had no children. They lived together in un