Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-04-05

49, FOR THE ENQUIRER.
"a, The age Of 80 years, the Rov. AuNEH w. cLorroN, of Charlotte
Mr. CiiopiOn fell a victim toe violcn, attack of tho Catarrhal 6rUsr,
Is n J W u mSs .S Of - ms phyysicians could no, arrest. He died gu tho
u LesPeelaole birth, aud personal endowmcntsj il aniablc manners,
d Tic az, zeal during long and lab9tiOus life; il any, Of all of those
gua.ne' combined, can give weight and interest to character, Abner
W.. Ciopion must be ranked amongst the most eminent persons of The
Mr. ClOp'On was educated ut the University of North Carolina,
S Su nv" W y maeno some years after he finished his academicai
ms ~ iaEGn',,o study. lie adhered strictly TO his purpose in this, un,
means olitj and after he obtained a lcence to preach the Gospel, be
pastoral charge ofthe Baptist church Ty here here 'e An IN li y Q Man, n
where he preached in Charlotte and else where, be enjoyed The cs-
Of his mTk, Piety and learning for thsir Minister, aud now deeply la
nmd distressed Of every condition Who had d| BEEN an pTIn en SSSGh n poo,
~, or eonsoicd by his sympathy and advice, loved him iTU s + ns avn
long on Avn wHl sp p of him with gratitude and respect His attention to
n me duties - ue pastoral ofaeo was eNenPloyii and such as could not
Jt secure ue s,taehnent OF a discerning people. He was ever rea-
aeSuI, That could be employed in their service.
NO man had u keener relish for the pleasures of conversation; but
IN these he did not indulge, considering his time as tie property of
nni n' enSis, II lie would withdraw from his company to his closet,
, rs church aES with work. Of pie,y, and to bring forth gu, ofhis treasure
10 Pd 1,no H te interest ct religious truths, and the advancement Of
ness of The Columbian coilege, Of which, h !" w va. an a en- "a and , Sa STs-
o o1 Trustee; lie had been oPPoinledby their Board, as general agent,
character when deqh deprived that Institution and the church Of one
Win all nat apparent resignation and joyful hope, viii h might be
ed mthe truth OF the glorious gospel. He was conscionuouIy pune
church with Which on on H me 1cNSiaa 1ss'c'SIlons and conventions of,ho
Baptist sh1rch IN Virginia is greatly indebted. Ills wisdom, modora-
oHIII NhNiNN Al U0I IL
cue OF speech; hi"io" "ttea~"ni"s s"d veil kaawnt zanl for tInfh
"ni duty contributed TO render his eouusels ulways weighty and de
cisive with his bethtcn.
10 ms nspect, Mr.. CoptOu was intelligent andrather prcpossessin,
hs dePoTtment was easy and serious, yet 0grceably animated. His
n1nmpei a nild and accommodating; yet enlightened and steady.
nus nNer'9lo was, at once, instructive and entertaining. I'm his
disposition he was oPSnhearted and lleuli compassionate to the
10 ad afflicted; aud, as his ability extended, was always the poor
man n Trend mend In tho tenor OF his conduct, indeed, he mauiesteda
noble Indifference towards earthly things.--As a friend, he vas
warm sincere, aud sieadfasi, equally remote from ostcntatious pro-
nsslOni and from procarnous humOr. His approbafjeu ,yas moi essiIu
gained. nor whom gained, was IT easily lost.
po As a P ,i,S ;" Mr., CloP,on was very interesting and impressive.
nmsseu WIN a IelentlVe memory and aided by a superior relish for
sc'lpiOihI lntonnalton, the language of he sacred oracles was Al ali
umes familiar TO him. This was manifest by his great ability and
aphess IN drtdRg he pOrd OF truth. With irresistible argument
would ~ conlim the iruthj and with admirable dextority, he would
"commouuie u . the state and charactcrs of his hearers. lie smoke
IS one who knew the worth of souls. lie spoke us a messenger fom
world to come.
VINO, IN short, that knew him, would not be ready to Y hnp-
ps L "a isInly ~ which no bvGd; happy the man who was favored
WIN ms hlendship; and moro happy the people whose heavenly in
tTt'sts we're his peculiar care? Ho was u pubfc blessing TO ts
chuTeh' lie an honor to the people orbis pastoral charge. lie
vas an ornament to tho christian aud miniterial profession. Az the
gIeat apostle oil the Gcntiles, he inagnifGd his office. lie smoke AZ
nc 1 peHeVedi he ptactIsed as he spOko-Ilc lived the rood and faith
Jt S"raaF be died in the Lord, aud las looqLs hare t6iioped him.
Charlotte, March 9th, 1888. AuiCIIS
MARRIED. y
Married, at Plain Dealings, in thu county Of AIbemarle. q tba
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