Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-03-22
MELANCHOLY.

Il 10 with emotions of sincere sorrow, that
wo record melancholy accident, which oc-
surned in Ibis town on Thursday morning,
and which has deprived wife of husband,
Eve littls childrcn Of q tender (sthsr aud pro-
tccisr, and leh them at the mercy Of rudo
world, TO buffet it, storms, and to receive its
Geld charities.
the morning of Thursday, Mr.. Joshua wcav-
or, q resident Of the Southern suburb Of the
sewn, few TO r.seue tine property Of others
from the destroying elcment;-hc was well,
happy, robust and resouc, and little drcnmt
he, when ne imprinted his last kiss on tho lips
sf his slesp ping infants, and for the last time.
sazad upon tho companion Of his joys and sor-
rsws, that that was his last interview with
shsa ca this side Of tho gravo;-little dreamt
ks that tho minister Of death, followed him to
tho scene Of dcsolation, and that the death
asgsl Aipped his broad wing o'er his head
But tho ways Of heavcn are dark, unfathoma-
bls and mysterious, in the midst Of life, VIC
are surrounded by death, and no know not at
~hat hour we shall be called upon, to descend
TO the dark valley sf the shadow Of death.
Mr.. WEAVER, had, from the moment Of his
settling in thisaown, evinccd an uncommon
de rreo Of activity and zeal, whenever tho alarm
bell Summoned our citizens to the sccno IF
eeuflapratien;-hs was aver foremost amid dis
dress. and secaed regardless Of danger,
~Lcn he bchelj the fiery element, dovouring
sAe hard earned gains Of his unfortunate neigh
bors. At tho scene Of conna grafton, which
was sitnessod on Thursday, he was ono ofthe
earEics, spectators;-hc tugged and bo tolled till
ho was nearly exhausted. when fneing that the
sacins fi,rcs of the element were fast gaining
upon tho cxer,ions Of tho citizens, =, bohe'd 4
position. where he thought if he wero located,
ne could der iacalculahic services. Al
shough death in bis most APPALLING features,
stared him in the face, and danger presented
itself on every side, ho bado defiance to every
obstacle. and attempted to roach the point
tAs. his setter judgement had designated.
He did no, hesitate enc momcnt;-hc stop
pod not to indulge ix sPee esiatire reflections,
but rushing onward, made renewed effort 10
battle with the flames. At this momeRt, q
hsavy, and half cindsrod raftsr, .ell from the
gable ssd of tho consuming building; and in IN
snstss< asas chsd him into eternity; and thus
sa moment. cut sT every joy and hope, and
ssnsigacd hi@ to an sssisssiy sepulchrs. With
Mr.. Weaver. We had the picasors of a slight
psrsenaa scquaintancc. and the respect that NO
bear for the memory Of luckIess deceased, re-
.qiires that wo should bear testimony to his ma
ny good qualities. apd lanspt his untinsly
end.
har. Weaver wao an industrious and rsau-
Gbls citizen, and though his vocation did not
istrsdsoe him 10 the higher circles Of society,
still Ss was respected by all who know him,
and was regarded by all clases Of people. as
.sss sf the m"st uscfal mnufbers Of society
His industry wss not confined to narrew bounds;
asa i.okisg forward for the attainment Of hap
,insss, and struggling 10 rear q family that
sh.sd prove an ornimsa, to m manSind.h he toied
s,csss.sas. and had fair prospect before
min. Of rsaiizns an early competency. BY his
srssfstixabIs sxsrisns. he hsd begun TO accu-
.,ul,,s q little property. AID bcpod at no dis
ten, d.v. his tolls would DO over. Wednesday
.;sh, Re threw himself upon his pillow. and
Ii. .d on the numerous honorable schemes
a., ,,.sspted themselves for hrs adoption. and
-,..xtv> the rewards that await