Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-05-17
OEIJI AIRY.

OBITUARY.
Departed this lie. ON the 9Th inst. At tic residence o
hisbrotlrf Dr. Avefelt,a ~ llaliflx Courthouse after =
pfotflcte1Illnes OF nearly asear, Mr.. Anfs H.ANth-
TIT, aged = years and G tunnths. Mr.Aserctt had FOR
several years been i resident of Iynchburg. where
lie was Inst seized with the fatal maady which has
carried hun To an early grave. About III months
ago lac removed to Halifax Courthouse. TO have the
advantage of medical advice from his brother, and
there remained to the day Of hrs death. lie was
afflicted with tho Sefoiula aud though, from the
hold which the disease had taken upon his system,
little hope had been long entertained Of his recovery,
though tor months ms llieu,s were IN expectations
that each day would be lis last, yet his death has
Inflicted a pang among his relatives. and his eXten=
slte cncle OF iilends and acquaintance. which time
will not easily eradicate. Mr.. Ayetctt had been Tor
several Years one OF the most prominent members oil
u %lehrting Society IN tins place, where, rs a debatct,
he exhibited talents far above the ordinary stamp. To
4 stfong Judgment he united 4 fruitful Imagination !,
aud Willie expressing his opinions, either III com
mon conversation, ur IN debate, tleie was about his
manner that unieighed catnestuess, which, even up
on the most o,1lualy topics, cNcites the inter est Of
IN audience, aud fills them with confidence IN the
sineerIly ol the speaker; but which, upon subjects
which appeal 10 the lofty aud lner feelings OF the
hnlndn heut, aud call out the powers Of a lively
INA nation, Is all important 10 give power aud
magic to It's creations. Enthusiasm IN whatever
cause he undertook seemed to Ls his distinguishing
characteristics, aud whatever doctrine OF opinion he
embraced ho entered INTO n with all the spfit aud
ardour OF his soul. As u ~srcahef, his gesture aud
action had the uustudlrd ar OF nature, aud owed
tlleir grace, III grace he aspiled to- mainly 10
the sineelIty which seemed stamped upon every
VOID winch he uttered. No Que could listen 10 MI.
A,erctt while engaged in an animated discussion,
without, 10 IA CERTAIN extent, being moved by the
power of his appeals; and however atelsc they may
lave been to side with him III opinion, all weie salts
fed tlIat he was convinced oiille truth nj the llIuci=
pies which he maintained. To the powers al mlnl
with which ua Il y had endowed him, he united n &c
nctous heart, an amnblc disposition, and - b%landuess
Of manner which, Won the esteem aud attachment
ct all who cultivated liis acquaintance. But ho pos
sesaed other qualities, IN winch genius Is too often
l,mentably deielcnt-quaitlcs without the possess
sion oi winch the lights oi gicat minds mc like the
deeeiIiul and unsteady Glare ui Ile lgnls1aIuus, tend
Ing only 10 bemildcr tie belloldrr with 4 idl-e lustre,
aud by then vaelllHllng career, to conduct themselves
aud those who come within then influence into
foul lal ,iintls, whore both become hopelcsSly entan-
gled. lie possessed II character Ion slcadiness, mo
ralty and ,lrtue, which none could call III question.
These, while they rendered HIM a worthy aud est
mdblc member oil he community, and a TT example
lor llls associates, threw around hls talents Il pure
aud beautiful laslic, and, united 10 tho capacities
which nature bad gwen ltm tot the attainment oil
greatness, would have made him an ornament 10 the
most prominent station III society. lie has been cut
oil. though, IN the prime ot life. \ Young vile has
been deprived oil Al alirotion1to aud devoted hus-
bind, a humorous cifelo oi friends aud acqttintan.
ces al one 10 whom they were nrlcntly attached,
aud society ol one whom nature seemed 10 have
marked out lof distinction. The friend. Who pays
10 his memory ths last inbuto ol lns affection and
regard, Is conscious that whatever remarks are made
IN compliment 10 the dead, me by many received as
the representations oi partial associates, too fond ot
culoglZIng those whom they have lost but he locls
fully assured that amongst those TO whom the do
ceased WIS known. there are none who will moi cor
lIlllx IpahIy 4, tIu,gp 1ltlttt.a aud yiII1as which hp
has attempted willingly, though ieebly, Ia pourtray.
-, on "Wednesday the "a inst. MATTHEW =.
BRowN, III the a6th year of hrs az, leaving i wife
aud three children, with numerous friend, and acs
quainiauces, 10 mourn then ltIclaIable loss. Eu-
logy Is unnecessary, if those who knew llm best
viii most deploIe hrs loss, Atlci lingering lol SIEVE
raj months, lie calmly sunk Ia resi- III hls licdecincI's
arms, leaving tins consolation to his Lends that then
loss WAS his eternal gam.
o. The Stanton spectacle, will please copy the
above notice.
Died, on Sunday night, the 9Th of May, Of con
gestiso fever, Mr.. J|rnrmItn FuLLlRroN JouNsoN,
OF the firm Of johnson polndckrcr, OF Pitls,lpania
&. II. The author otthls sad tribute 10 the memo
~ OF departed worth, ~ nj a loss to ponltray In a
proper manner the many dniablc and SHINING quail.
ties which adorned the character OF one. who, whilst
living, WAS beloved by all now deal, leaves not IN
enemy. Having embarked IN a profession for which
ms genius was peculiarly adapted, time alone was
wanting 10 make NM an oinlcul atd accomplished
member III 1t. \ cs whilst gliding smoothly aud
happily amid the cares Of tins world-surroundcd
with all The domestic felicity which IN amiable wIte
and three lovely children could impafl-tho delight
OF n numerous circle OF friends, of whom IT may be
sand he WAS truly the ccutfc-the mantle oil death
is drop', and closes the scene forever. II the i've
hest synrailiIes, the iervent prayers, the nost de
voted attention OF ls friends. could have arrested
the uncrIing Shalt, he would now be here to smooth
the pillow OF ms weeping widow, and 10 cheer ahl
animate his surviving friends l1ul, alas, how IN
comprehensive are the ways of Providence, who, III
this bereavement, has given another proof 10 his
yoHt5i com pdHionS, olthc eyancsccnce Of mortality
les bouyant with health, IN the prlde aud bloom
ofmanllood. in one short week " ms active limbs lie
Wondering ia the dust" "Tlle Lords will be
done and blessed be HE name OF the Lord"
aF~ The Richmond Why and Enquirer will
| please copy The above.