Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

DIED, at the house of Mr.. Peace, near
Stanton, on the Oath ult. Hartman Crystopher,
the brother Of the young German whose death
was published in our last paper.
From the Rockingham Register.
MAJOR Robert GRATrAN departed this life
at "Contentment," in the county Of Rocking
ham, on Friday the 18th day of February,
1871, in the 10th year OF his age.
A funeral occurrence now scarce strikes the
eye of the distant world, no matter how ele-
waited or how distinguished the individual may
have been who has gone down to the grave
each distinct community can only look to its
own Immediate loss, and the passing tribute
of regret is all that strangers eminence can
demand.
But to the utmost verge that social inter-
course has gone, and far as the influence of
individual worth has been known, thus far,
even in crowded and busy world, regret
will be felt and sympathy INDUCED. 1t is fit
that the honorable be distinguished, even in
death; and it is good that their worth be re-
corded to stimulate and invite those who come
within the exciting influence of their example.
Who that knew the deceased will not mourn !;
for who that knew him did not respect and
love him! Many there are who pass from
the world, whose high standing and renown
had secured for them the esteem of all who
knew them-many have obtained respect and
others commanded applause; but how few
there are whose exit is announced by the tear
tul eye OF sympathizing community, and
whose praise is told by the tenderly whisper.
ed exclamation 81 loved him much 10 And
well might the public eye be dirnmed with
tear, and well might that soft whisper be
heard, when 1t was announced that Grattan
was dead for who was favorite greater than
ne! He was intelligent, yet unassuming
iirm and lion-hearted, yet gentle as the most
unofiendIng; his heart sympathized with the
whole world; and he was the prince of hos
Pltallty- Who ever came 60 his door naked
and he clothed him not, hungry and he gavo
him not food, houseless and:he took him not
In! AS neighbor he was ever ready to lend
his assistance, and his services, though so of
ten required, were always given with zeal
and Kindness that enhanced the favor. AS a
father, as husband, he stood above all
praise.
But who that has ever visited that man.
sion, where all were welcome, can ever forget
the generous and joyous spirit that presided at
the hospitable board He was the very per-
sonlfication of hilarity, and in his presence
sadness threw off it's gloom--where Grattan
was, there was gladness and Joy. But the
halo that surrounded his character is yet to be
told. l, who ..aew him we'll and knew him
long, take delight to record, that he was in
the largest and strongest meaning Of the ex-
preston, san honest man.'-Such was Rob-
ert Gratton.--But disease, long and lingering
disease came-yet he bore it with frmness
That bowed not. Its Influences will atone,
we trust, for the long-sufferng, for it directed
his thoughts to the home of the pilgrim
Rest now, aged man, in peace the odour Of
thy memory Will be dear to thy numerous and
faFsPread acquan.ances; and thy hallowed
grave will be moistened by the tears of thy
many fond friends and devoted relatives.--
And oh may that beloved and honoured COM
Panion, who has travelled with thee the long
avenue OF life, both in sunshine and in shade,
nnd that there is that sustaining arm around
ner that can soften her griefs and hush her
sorrows to repose. nc,