Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-04
Deaths.

In this town on Sunday last, Mrs. Pbebe
Barker, wife of Col. VIM. c. Barker, and third
daughter of Mr. Isaac Peck, in the 3Oth year
Of her age.
On Sunday evening last, Mrs. Olive Gardner,
wife of Mr.. Ambrose Gardner and daughter of
Mr.. Joseph Mason, Of Swanzey, in the 3lst
year of her age.
Yesterday, very suddenly, Mrs Elizabeth
Bowen Clarke, wife Of John III. Clarke, Esq.
aged 80 years. Through life, Mrs. Clarke sus-
tanned the reputation Of virtuous and highly
talented lady, an afiec ectionate wife and mother,
and dntiful and obcdient daughter Desccn-
dcd from family distinguished for the many
valuable members of society it had presented
to the world, and endowed by nature with
moro than ordinary powers of mind, which had
been highly cultivated, she had strong claims
upon all who had the pleasure of her acquaint-
ance, and was justly admired and beloved.
During the existence other welded estate, she
became the mother of very large and inter-
esting family Of children, many Of whom are
yet young or in their infancy; and at a mo-
ment when they most needed mothers fos-
tering care, she has been torn from them and
transported to unknown worlds
Her numerous relatives, will long dcplore
her untnely exit, and society will long real
ize the loss Of one, who was an ornament to
her sex, and an honor to her family. The
ways Of the Almighty arc wise, yet dark, un-
fathomable and mysterious; and whilst we
hang with fondness upon those we love, too
often are they, like flowers, nipped in the bud
torn from us, and doomed to dwell in the +" city
Of the dead" If the fervent prayers Of friend
ship, the suppcations Of love, Or the tears of
infantile innocence could spare the victim from
the grasp of the dread monarch, then would
Mrs. Clarke have continued to live ,and nurture
her infant progeny, and to bless and cherish
those who basked IN the sunshine Of her favor
and affection. But all, all, could not spare
hcr;-and she, who few days since, with a
very look, shed Joy around, Z" sumbers in eter-
nal Sleep" and 81 listctb not the winds as they
blow,'' or the tempest as il howls around herr
hears not the sigh of friendship, or the throb
Of the afflicted and broken heart; but in the
damp cold grave, submits to the DEGREES of the
everlasting Lord of Hosts.
Her funeral will be solemnized tomorrow
afternoon, at 4 O'Clock, from her late resi-
dence, corner Of Mathewson and Washington
streets, where the friends and relations of the
deceased are requested to attend, without fur
thcr notice.
In Warren on Wednesday last, Miss Betsey
Miller Carr, daughter of Capt Caleb Carr, in
the 2lst year of her age. The circumstances
Of Miss Carr's death were as shocking, as her
loss was aificting to her trends and acquain-
tance. On the evening of her death, she and
her sister went short distance from home, in
company with young lady who had been pass
ing social hour with them, and on their re-
turn, some real or imaginary object, afirighted
and caused her immediate dea h.
In Scituate, on Wednesday last Clarrissa c.
Smith, aged 10 months, daughter Of VIM. Smith,
Esq.
In Newport, on Thursday last, Mr.. Perry
Weaver, aged ~.
In West-Greenwich, on the 18th ult. Mrs.
Betsey M. Northup, wife of Mr.. Stephen A.
Northup, in the 22d year of her age
In Blackstone Village, on Monday last, Mr..
Arnold Sayles. Jr. son Of Mr.. Arnold Sayles,
in the Goth year of his age.
In Newport, N. Y. Capt William Northup,
formerly Of Rhode-Isand, aged 95
At Matanzas, on the 18th ult Mr.. James
Goff, Jr. of Warren, in the 46th year of his
age.