Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-09-26
MARRIAGES,
OBITUARY,

n, illness of few days. JosEPH w. infant sun of Rem
i,min Franklin and Louisa Royal. aged one year Gy,
,nophs and q days. This child, though ST. Young aud
lander had exhibited indications Of mind aud temper
which made him than ordinarily interesting
embil,eed the pang inflicted upon his soowiny parents
nv his early aud distressing DEATH They molrn but
not as they who grieve without hope-,hey rejoice to
believe that their darling boy has gone 10 home made
perpetually bright and happy by The presence OF his
Heavenly Father.
no. The Hopkinsvile Gazette, (Keniucky.) copy.
-, on Saturday the 3lst Of ugust. in the 25ul
wear Of his age, Thomas II. BULLOCK, ESQ. Attorney
s,law Sun OF Mr. James Bullock OF Tins place Eulo-
y il to ufen employed in beh alf Of The dead olen
Thai its language is almost invariably expect ID from him
bo records the sad fact, that human being has been
taken 10 that marrow house, from which tenant re
turns In such cases, eulogy is apt to be ndlscrni
nately employ edand be the object of worthy or un-
worthy, his name aud memory are clustered with pras-
es, which were withheld from him while he lived.
The feeling which prompts tie praise Of the deadcaus-
Ing 10 remember their gpod qualities with kindness
and tenderness and 10 forget their evil onesis ami,
able and generous feeling; but it should never tempt
one who seeks 10 tell the truth truly far i1rne
the propretes Of life and s1ciey as To clohe the menu
~ Of the vicious with the drapeIy that virtue alone
claim her own. The pernicous effects Of such
a course SO obvious 10 every rejecting mind.
that they are referred 10 here only for the pur
pose of disclaimng their application to this simple
tribute TO the memory OF a departed friend. The
subject Of this notice educated William aud Ma
nv Colege-where he stirred his well-halanced aud VIC
prous mind with the useful truths of Science aud gain
ed for himself, well with the Faculty as with his
Iellow-students, character and reputation Of which his
few surviving relatives may be justly proud. While at
College, shortly after his home the seeds of dis
Ease were planted in him. His health became rapidly
~ feeble prevent the active prosecution Of his pro-
tssion in which, but for that visitation, he would doubt
less have become distin Iuised member. Possessed
Of an intellect decidedly above the ordinary grade and
conscious Of his title to the es9ec regard and patronage
Of the community III which Inc lived, he demeaned him
self in manhood, with quiet, unobtrusive simplicity
and dignity, which won for him the esteem of the pub
lc and Strengthened and confirmed the feelings Of
TALLY entertained for him by all who knew him IN his
childhood and youh.Could the fond and anxious care
Ofhis aeciiUnae father, the Jealous attentions and
kindness Of near relative the sympahics Of his
friends, have averted his early end, he would yet be
mngli among them dispensing pleasure aad gladas
TO hearts made desoae by his death. llehore bis pain
tul and proraced iuess with composure and manloss
and when informed HAT his earthly career lis
end, although ro previously aware Of his real condition.
lie received the intelligence unmov,d, and without
murmur, sigh or tear.
- on the 18th inst at o'clock, A. NJ ofc9nges
tive fever at his residence at Jonesbongh, in Nelson
county, Va. MIR. JAMES w. CLARKsoN in the .3rd
year Of his age leaving atiec,Ionate wife and
friends and relations 10 lament his uniimely death. Mr.
Clarkson native of R1ckhridge, but had married
in and lived in Nelson for The last five years preceding
his death. In both counties, and in fact wherever he
meni, made him friends. whose regret for his death wl
extend beyond the grave.
The Lexington (Na) and Louisville (Ky.) Papers are
requested TO copy
=, on Saturday the 7lh of September. at The resi-
dence of her sun-n,law IN Campbell county, MRs. Jo-
ANNA McDAslEl., consort Of Capt Alex Mcdaniel
deceased, IN the 5Sih year OF her are, after painful
illness Of some muls, which she bure with the patience
and resignation only possessed by the chrlstian.-
Throughout her whole lfc she showed submission 10 the
will Of Providence, which marked her latest moment--
This excellent mother in Israel had been for twenty
three years an exemplary, sctve member Of the Baptist
church, and was IN her CHRISTIAN relations respected and
beloved by all the good and worthy of all denominations
In her own church particularly member stood more
eminent for p'etynune could justly command tho
affections OF ALL In her character conbued all those
pure aud ennobng qualities which 50 beautifully adorn
the LADY, The christian. the mother and the mis-
She never acted, however as if size possessed a.
ny of these virtues Well may her death be lamented ty
all those who knew her-no one has great for
sorrow as her heartrent children and only surviving
BROTHER but they should not those who have
no hope Could the uniirlng attention Of children and
neghbos the skill Of PHYSICIANS or the prayers of the
pious, have stayed the hand of DEATH she would vel be
living; never had any bestowed upon
her by all. She lived she died, giving strong ev
dences OF her hope in Christ and expressed her full and
confident reliance the merits of crucied Saviour
whose love she had been enabled several times during
her illness 10 rejoice in, with joy unspeakable and full Of
gloy-and whose inercesson had given peace 10 her
spend their lives ia the service Of God and govern them
selves by the principles of religion. Her closing scene
was tranquil peaceful. and perfect resignation depart
and be al rest with her Saviour in Heaven. Let me
de the death Of the righteous & let my onl be Ii .e h
o. The Religious Herald will please copy this
Departed this life, The morning Of the 2st inst,
a, her residence in Campbell county, Mrs MmLIcENr
JOHNSON in the 72nd year of age As woman ii may
be with truth said she had few superiors. She was
KIND and ndulgent mother, obligrg neigbor and
indulgenl and kind mistress. She blessed with the
iul and calm exercise OF her I'LL the last and she
eXhoec her friends and praised her Redeemer ill her
happy spirit was released from its clay tabernacle aud
tired lnlo rest. Her memory is embamed in many
hearts, aud long, long will she be remembered by all
who knew her, and especially by her grandson the
ter Of this brof notice.
-, al his residence in Chico CO., fArl..) on the
4th day of August last, DIR. JoHN b. ScoTr, formerly
OF Bedford CO., Va, and recently Of IaaIaichec,
MISSY Truly has it been said ''in the midst of life
we are in death" Dr. Scott was suddenly called a
way from his friends and relations in the spring DAYS of
his life, in obedience to that fearful summons which Il
waits us all; and, though thus early taken away from
that career ot usefulness which his friends en,lcipa ed
Tor him, yet had he lived 50 long amongst to have
secured the esteem OF ALL for his manly and generous
character But there is left, who feels moIe acute
" than friends relatives this melancholy bereavement
but mouth before his decease he had united himself
and to cheer him under lis difficulties She remains tt
mourn over this premature dispensaOn and who is
mere to appreciate her wee, to afford relief by thf
y at