Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-07-09
ConuUSIcArEp ron THE VINO.

DlED-On the Esd of Juno. at Haywood. las scat
IN West'noreland county, WILLIAM AUGUSTINE
" AsHiSGToS. Esq. in the Goth year of his age.
Wore the expressions of grief for the death of On
individual ever in proportion 10 his virtues and WORTH
and to the greatness of his loss, then might the sub
Ject OF this notice claim rank among the most valu-
ed and esteemed ofour citizens. But it is at best
SMALL and often an ncommensuratc tribute. The
tear that is shed over the new made grave of q de-
ceased relative friend, is a temporary ebuiton of
sorrow, and has happy tendency to calm the an
gusb of SOUL which the melancholy spec aclc before
" is calculated to excite. II is the transient dew
dsoP-soon dissipated by the efulgcnce Of meridian
sun Not however, the grief that sinks deep nts
the heart, and is founded upon a remembrance OF the
rare sDd excellent qualities Of the deceased, and the
magnitude OF the calamity. Memory hallows his
name and character. and though time may soften,
and his virtues console our aiction yet nothing
edace them from our brightest recollection. -
Such are the feelings which experience while
we record the loss which his family and the commu-
pity have sustained IN the lanented and untimely
death Of William A W Washington. Scarcely had he
entered upon that Of fame and usefulness which
was expanding before him. when be was cut o1n the
prime and vigour of bis manhood. Few mon at his
early age ever gave promise Of more talent great
or good A graduate, while very young, of Prince
ton College, where be wes distinguished he left there
With his mind mature and sored with solid acquire
nen', and soon obtained hceDce to practice
The law, IN which lie shotly eyinced such mastery
and profound knowledge would have secured him,
m tine the highest judcia! honors Although ofmo-
dest and unambitious prrtcnsions. yet such the
strength OF his understanding and such the extent
and accuracy of bis legal learning added to his OK
trcme candour and correctness Of department. that
oil acknowledged and appreciated his great and grow
ing merit, and both court and bar yielded MN their
implicit ear and condolences. His elocution nei-
Their fluent commanding, yet on accoun, OF the
soundness of his judgment, his opinions always
heard with respect aud pleasure and he seldom failed
10 instruct and convince. His mind energetic
and comprehensive, and rkably endowed
n nh rtphl prr-
oeshed with polite learning and classical literature,
OF which be was fond and TO which he frequently dc.
voted HIMSELF it did not Interrupt his pursuit of seyc
rcr studies and assiduous application 10 the duties
OF his profession when his health would permit.
MIR. Washington was honored with seat in the
last Legislature by fatterng vote of his county, and
was returned second time at the April election, I'M
der the Old Constitution. He regarded as a can
didate under the a. the fall election, with fair
prospec. Of success.
But 1t was not at the bar in public capacity,
That MS virtues shone purcst that he was most
beloved. 1t was in the midst of that domestic circle
OF which he was at once the pride and ornament, and
around which every fibre If his heart entwined that
he attracted the greatest admiration and love II was
as the amiabe son-the nffectionate faiher-the de-
voted husband-the kind master-the hosptable
friend and the pous Christian that lie snnally adorn-
ed hs Gfoside, and illustrated the life OF an exempla
~ citizen Indeed IN every relation of life, he sus-
tanned the character of good man, and n valuable
member of society. HIS Piety was pure, humble and
transformations Often has been the pleasing LOT Of
the friend who now sketches this poor and imperfect
tribute To his memory, to kneel With kim around The
family altar in the holy duties of religion in the per-
tormance Of morning and evening devotica; and he
believes that 1t has been the uniform habit of his fe
for several years. HIS charity was bountiful, and
given in secret.
But possessed of all these eminent qualities-re-
spccted, beloved, and admired az he was BY all
death interposed and numbered him With thosr tha,
we're
20 Gave here Is Iay Yc,nty Death here thy Sting
In this affecting bereavement, what consolation is
there eis for hs aEeotionae and interesting wife and
infant SOM BY her let he remembered that happi-
cess was not given TO to be perpetual aud whilst
she cherishes IN fond recolertiou the memory of her
husband, De ii her grateful task ins INTO the ten
der mind OF her infant son imitation OF the cha
racter and virtues Of his father l.