Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-07-09
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| CoMMUNIcATEp ron THE WHrc
DlED-On she Esd Of June, at Haywood. his sea,
/ N Westnoreland county, WILLIAM AUGUSTINE
WAsHrNeroN. Esq. in the 26th year of his age
Were the expressions of grief for the death of ar
Individual ever in proportion to his virtues and worth
ana TO the greatness of his loss then might the sub
OF TINS notice claim rank among the most valu.
ed and esteemed ofour citizens But it is at best.
small, anu often an incommensurate tribute Vhe
tear tnat is shed over the new made grave of a de-
ceased relative or friend, is temporary ebulltion of
guish OF soul, which the melancholy before
US is Calculated to excite. II il the transient dew
arop-soon dssipated by the effugence of meridian
,t lo' SO, however, the grief that sinks deep into
"o "oo,'' ana Is founded upon remembrance Of the
rafe and excellent qualities of the deceased aud tho
magnitude OF the calamity. Memory hallows b;s
nams aiio character and though time may soften
f - c console our nfiiicton, yet nothing can
enSce Ihem from our brightest recollection
oocn are the feelings which we expe while
we record tue loss which his family and the commu
nHy nave sustained IN the lamented aud untirne@y
death OF William A. Washington Scorc.,r M =.
entered upon that career of fame and nsrI ,;ns
was expanding before him, when he was cut off i'm the
prime and vigour of his manhood Few mon NJ h,s
carry age ever gave promise of more talent or greot
er good graduate, while very Young. of Prince.
Ton College. where he was distinguished he left there
with his mind mature and stored with solid acou;,.
nent, and soon obtained a icence to prac,;cs
the law, III which he shortly evinced such mastery
and profound knowledge as would have secured him
IN time, the highest judicial honors. Although ofmo-
oest and unambitious pretensions vet such was tho
strength of his understanding, and such the exten,
ana accuracy OF his legal learning added to his ex
Irene candour and correctness of department TINT
all acknowledged and appreciated his great und grow
ing merit and both court and bar Welded him their
implicit ear and confidence. His elocution was nci.
enei hueht nor commanding, yet on account of the
soundness OF h's Judgment his opinions were nIwavs
heard with respect and pleasure and he seldom failed
To instruct and convince. His mind was cneroetic
a"a coinPrehensive and was remarkably endowed
VIII, the faculty OF memory; and although richly en-
oehished with polite learning and classical literature
oi Wnich ne was fond and which he freouen,lv do
voted hmsef 1T did not interrupt his pursuit of seyc
studies and an assiduous application 10 the duties
OF ms profession when his health would permit
MI w ashington was honored with seat in the
ast Legislature By fatterng vote of county, and
was returned second time at the ApI election un
DER the Old Constitution. He regarded az cam
prospec. of SUCCESS
But 1t was not at the bar, in public CAPACITY
,hat his virtues shone purcst that he wac most
poved. II was IN the midst of that domestic circle
around which every fibre Of his heart entwined that
he attracted the greatest admiration and love TWAS
as the aminbe son-thc affectionate father-the de-
voted husband-the kind master-.the hospitable
ehu aho tho plons Christian, that lie signaIy udorn-
ed hls freside. and illustrated the life of an exemna
ry citizen Indeed. in every relation Of life he sus-
tanned the character of good man. and valuable
member OF society His piety pure, humble and
49, o'teh mas IL been the pleasing lot Of
tne friend who now sketches this poor and imperfect
tribute to his memory to kneeI with him aronnd the
family altar in the holy duties of religion in the per-
romance OF morning and evening devotion; and he
believes that 1t has been the uniform habit of his life,
Ior several years. HIS charity was bountiiul, and
given in secret a''
But possessed of all these eminent qualitics-ret
,pected beloved, and admired as he was by ali
'eatn ihteTposed and numbered him With those that
we're 'o 'iia'
~ Crave here is thy Victory Dsa,h here tho s,in, ,,
IN tnis ahicting bereavement, what consolation ia
mere lett for his aeetionate and interesting wife md
mani son! BY her let it be remembered, thai happ-
Tess was not given to man 10 be perpetua and whilst
He che5ishes IN fond recollection the memory of her
Ter mind OF her infant son imitation of the cha
act er and virtues of his father ~
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