Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-02
MARRIED.

MARRIED,
In New.Preston, on the 24th inst. Doctor Sylvanus
Stuart to Miss Caroline Whittlesey daughter Of Mr..
In Harwinton. 10Th inst Mr.. Horace Averil, of
Hartfard, to Miss Iennete Hungerford, of Harwnton.
Lucretia M. Toles; Mr.. Edwin Potter, to Miss An
In Barkhamsed, Mr.. Alvin Bacon, of Canton, to
AT Boston, Mr. John s. G. Knox, Of Troy, to Miss
Elizabeth Carter daughter Of Charles Sigourney, Esq.
OF Hartford, Connecticut.
DIED,
In BethIem. on the oath inst. Levi Thompson, Esq,
aged 60 years Perhaps there is no one in the town
verely felt. In his death, his children have lost
dear indugent father his widows kind and affection
ate husband and his town, one who was looked up
to for counsel and aid He lived christian, and
times troublous scenes. The smile that it up his
dying countenance told that
"He read his title clear
To mansions in the Skies Comm.
Tn Emira. N. Y. on the 7th inst. Mr.. John saun-
consort Of MIR. John Saunders, deceased, aged 55--
on the l7th Mrs. Abigail Smith aged 81, wife Of Dr.
Norman Smith, and sister Of Mr.. John Saunders-all
In the death Of Mrs: Smith, is difficult to deter
mine which susains the greatest loss, her family, the
church, or the worlds for, in her the surviving rela
t!ves are called to mourn devoted wife and affec.
tomato parent; the church,, consistent and faithful
christian the poor, benefactress and the world,
fervent advocate at The throne Of Heavenly grace.
She was seized with the prevailing epidemic, but nine
flaered themselves with the hope Of her speedy
covery she had presentment that she had finished
her last work on earth. The graces of her Christian
ring the period her short but 'a ness Hesr De-
sire TO be restored to health frequently expressed,
but always with becoming submission to the Divine
Will. One circumstance was remarkable; which
was that she retained the full exercise of her reason
IN her last moments, Notwithstanding the direct ten.
dency Of the medical treatment which she received
was to bewder her mind, and consequently, becloud
degree, until the day previous to her departure On
the evening OF the 10Th she exhibited some aherra-
tons ofmind friend led in prayer and she became
composed AT her request The attendants retired to
grace, in an audible voice. for four or five minutes
Like her Saviour in the garden, she seemed to collect
all the energies Of both soul and body in one agoni-
zing appeal for divine assistance in the hour Of tral
nor was it in vain. The cloud which had brooded
ovor and partially obscured her view Of spiritual
things instantly, broke and vanished The horizon
became clear-ths rays Of the sun Of Righteousness
seemed to penetrate within the veil she exclaimed
you know nothing of.he brightness Of Gods glory.
Died in Rutland, w. on the 10Th instant, PHINEHAs
He was the second son Of Phinehas Smith. q Roxbu
~, Ltchfield county, Conn. He was educated at
Yale College, where he graduated in 1876 having
CURED and maintained highly respectable standing
IN that institution: Soon after he turned his atten-
ton to the study Of the law. and having been admit
ted to the barin Connecticut he, in 1872 removed to
and settled in Arlington, in this State. He was at
this time thoroughly grounded in the elementary prn
cPles Of legal science but such was his extreme diff
would shrink from the discharge Of the more arduous
and stern duties Of the profession In this, however,
they were happily disappointed. Very soon o num-
her OF important causes were conhded to him, which
brought him in contact with very distinguished legal
gences Of legal dsquisition He very rapidly in
public estimation and his practice soon extended to
this and other adjoining counties. With view to
more central position, he removed few years since
to this village. and his anticipatons Of advantage
decease he enjoyed practice as extensive and ID
crative as any other member Of the profession in Yer
mont. Few men have rod with more success than
he did the intricate rnazes OF the law He was admit
rably qualified to discharge the duties Of the forum
in industry he was untiring; in manners courteous
in temper subdued; in feelings ardent; in rectitude
unialteFDg; in judgment sagacious and profound and
in learning most abundant, p0ss essiDg mind thor
sphere Of effort to which he consecrated bis lfe He
was devoted husband tender parent, dutiful con,
an affectionate brother and warm-hearted friend
The death OF such man is 10 the community Sc
we're oes-t0 his family and friends an ineparable
misfortune. -RutLand Herald. ~ .e
In Southbury, pr. Anthony Burriti. aged She
was surgeon in the revolutionary army:
In Guilfcrd. Mrs Sarah, wife Of Col. Samuel Rob
In Bridgeport, Mrs. Mary Ann wife Of Gen.
Charles De Forest, aged 49,
Ct. aged So; Mr. Belinda N. wife 81 Mr. Lot b.
Vansands, aged 80.