Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-01
FrUm the Flag Ship by Rev. +. W. Tylor.
BURIAL OF A FEMALE MISSIONAY.

BURIAL OF A FEMALE MISSIONAY.
This evening of SUNDAY have attended
he funeral OF Mrs. Wood, the companion of
he Rev. Mr.. Wool, missionary at this place.
Singapore.
No tongue can tell the sorrow that this be-
cavemen, has gathered over the missionary
antilles here. j had myself become deeply
htercsted in Mrs. W., vet young lady en-
)raoing Ia her character an amiabeness which
raced itself in every smile on her counte-
lance, and endeared her TO her friends.
The services commenced al halEpast four
clock. The large room at the mission house
las filled. A large number of the officers of
10Th ships, manifested their sympathy by their
attendance; and Commodore Read had ex-
pressed his desire that all the officers of the
Squadron should attend, whom the duties of
he ship will allow. lie himself was confined
% his room, by asevere cold. Captain Wyman
n the Adams, with most Of hls officers, was
present; Mr.. Church the Resident, the Amer
can Consul and his lady, and Mrs. White,
he lady Of TIC. English rhaplain, and all the
missionaries, together with large concourse
bf the citizens.
The services were conducted by the Rev.
>ir. Or would II were in my power here
% nanscribelks Appropriate address he made
70 the beresyed companion--it would require
pore than human power 10 do that. And yet
owed the recipIoca,ion OF this act OF kind
rsSs 10 his befeaved brother, who, on an oc-
sasIon Bot.a long ume since, had done like
flee OF kindness for him. At the funeral of
Nr. Orr's child, short time previous.
Mr. q. told ia briei, tbs story OF MIS-. Wood
She was the daughter Of---Johnston, Esq
pi Monisiown, New Jersey. She became
psoos at the age OF Gleen-lellihc eDdeamenis
" refined spoiely, home, and relatives, for
Ae purpose otenieTing GA the work Of mis-
sions among a benighIed people. II was not
tAe result OF enthusiasm. She thought on her
work. and dedicated herself CONSIDERABLY 10
|he cause. And thoogi she had known some
81 the trials and saro~s at,endent on such
eeiion, she yet had no desire to re,uIn.-
Ter purpose remained fixed.
Mr. Orr adlrssscj himself in sadness aud
ouow, 10 las -weeping brethren and more
4tierly weeping sisters, from whose bOsoms
tae OF the dearest 81 tlielf nnnnbeI had been
AIKEN. DEATH Lad beea among them, he al
bed, Tor some MISC purpose. Ii had come
pear TO them ~ taking early one who had en-
sred with him on .Jlis mission; and now God
"a approached. IN Saiee yet more thrilling,
- with a cJf,let more near.
To the ofiioeTs be addressed an allusion 10
s CIRCUMSTANCE, HAT death had been in their
ndsi, 10 the ffsGsela removal Of numbers OF
Our men, Siisvvour sEsSal here, from both
nlps -.
And among PIE cs.zsi's. lie continued, but
late, ihe pTi1syl msnlsoad and the beauty
woman have Lsea laid low.
Ihe whole zsps.l WAS simple, chasie. feel
y apptopfisic- And iLoge were many brok-
beaTls there ] sai lesldo ilae principal
-arrner- lie ~epi as NC kaeli side by side
v Ike an inielhggn,, meek, and desoled dis
'l%e Of CHRIST sosgsins hls loss with s-boeom-
= add beautiful prOpneiy, .sshila tho keen
disabilities VI heart - rehs.enessi ,,osF oul
ssnei Add .Iuis way iso0 me. ssi .Airs
Aasaan. Sbe aeP,- shes bad como 0seg