The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-07-06

her some food and when awoke her to take It, she
said 'dear mother, will try il it is only to please
you. fed her as would have fed u babe. She
smiled sweetly and said, 'Mot Their, am again an
infant. asked if should read to her; she said
yes, she would like to have me read a part Of the
gospel ofJohn. did so and then said my dear
Margaret you look sweetly composed this morning.
trust all is peace within your heart, 'Yes moth
er, all is peace, sweet peace | feel thatl can do
nothing for myself have cast my burden upon
Christ asked if she could rest her hopes there
in perfect confidence. 'Yes, she replied, Jesus
will not fall me. can trust him. She then sank
into deep sleep, as on the preceding day. In The
afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. ii. came from Ballston;
they were much affected by the change few days
had made in her appearance. i awoke her, fear
ing she might sleep too long, and said her friends
had come. She extended her arms to them both
and kissed them saying to Mr.. ii that he found
her late riser, and hen sank to sleep again. Mrs.
H. remained with us that night About sunset
spoke TO her. She awoke and answered me cheer
fully, but observing that unusually depres.
sed she said, Dear mother, am wearing you out.
replied, my child, my beloved child, it is not
that. the thought of our separation fills me with
anguish never shall forget the expression Of
her sweet face, as she replied, Mother, my own
dear mother, do not grieve. Our parting will not
be long, in life we were inseparabe, and feel
that you cannot live without me. You will soon
Join me, and we shall part no more. | kissed her
pale cheek, as bent her, and finding my
agitation too strong to repress, left the room. She
soon after desired to getup she said she must have
coughing fit, and she could bare it better in the
chair. When there she began to cough, and her
distress was beyo nd description: her strength was
soon exhausted, ~ again carried her to the bed
She coughed from six until half past ten then
prevailed on her to take some nutritious drink and
she fell asleep. My husband and Mrs. II. were
both of them anxious that should retire and get
some rest, but did not feel the want of il, and
impressed as was with the idea that this was the
last night she would pass earth, could not GO
to bed. But others not the change, and to
sat sfy them, went at weve to my room, which
opend into hers There | sat listening to every
sound All seemed quiet, twice opened the door,
81 Mrs. III. said she slept ~ had drink directed,
and again urged me to go to bed little after
two pnt on my night dress, and laid down. Be-
tween three and four Mrs. II came in haste for
ether. pointed TO the bottle, and sprng up. She
said, entreat, my dear Mrs. Davidson, that you
do no. rise; there is no sensible change only a
turn OF oppression. She closed tho door and 7
fastened to rise, when Mrs. III came again and
said Margaret has asked for her mother. flew
she held the bottle ofethei in her own hand and
pointed 10 her breast i poured it her head
and chest. She revived. Il am better now said
she. M other you tremble, you cold; put on
your clothes. | stepped to the fire. and threw on
wrapper, when she stretched out both her arms
and exc aimed, 'Mother take me in your arms I
raised her, and seating myselfon the bed, passed
my arms around her waist; her head dropped upon
my bosom, and her expressive eyes raised to
mine. That look never shall forget; it said, Tell
me, mother, is this death | answered the appeal
as if she had spoken. laid my hand upon her
white brow, cold dew had gathered there, spoke,
yes, my beloved. it is almost finished; you will
soon be with Jesus. She gave one more look, two
or three short Autering bteaths, and all was over
her spirit was with its God-not struggle or
gioan preceded her departure. Her father Just
came in time TO witness her last breath. For a
long half hour, remained in the position
with the precious form ofmy lifeless child upon
my bosom. closed those beautiful eyes with my
own hand. was calm. felt that HAD laid my
angel from my own breast, upon the bosom of her
God. Her father and myself alone. Her
Sabbath commenced in heaven. Ours was opened
IN deep, deep anguish Our sons, who had been
sent for, had not arrivd, and four days and nights
did Ellen, (our young nurse, whom Margaret dear.
iy loved and /, watch over the sacred clay. |
could not resign this mournful duty to strangers.
Although no son or relative with US in this
sad and solemn hour, never did sorrowng s;ran-
gers meet with more sympathy, than we received
in this hour of affection, from the respected in
habtants of Saratoga We shall carry with us
through life, the grateful remembrance of their
kindness. And now, my dear madam, let me
thank you for your kind consolng letter, it has
given consolation. My Margaret, my new an
gel child, loved you tenderIy. She recognized in
yours, Kindred mind, and feel that her pure
spirit will behold with delight your efforts to con-
sole her bereayed mother y
I She departed this life on the 25th OF November
1888, aged fifteen years and eight months; hei
earthly remains repose in the grave-yGrdof the
/ village ofSaratoga.
/ From the"Tree and its Fruits
THEPOW ROF w o M A N.