Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-07-23
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The death Of Mrs. Lccr +. Ssiru lately announced in
the Norfolk papers, event which deserves than
the ordinary tribute paid departed worth. Inc writer
Of this, intimately acquainted with her for many
He ecollects her when himself a boys the wife Of
Menwsher Jones, distinguished Editor and leader cf
the Republican Party and, aiterw ards Of
Loans in Mr. Jefer,ons Administration He, also. re.
members her the wife OF the excellent George W.
smith, who Of the victims Of the bic
and uagical cona igratiou Of the Richmond Theatre,
few days after his election Chief Magistrate Of the
Commonwealth; She Was the daughter Of DR.. Read OF
Norfolk, aud sister OF Benjsmin Franklin Read gallant
officer OF the Navy, who served with Feeble the Tpo
Titan ws-iler position ia society, gave her opportunities
for usefulness and especially tor that extensive in
auence which the possession OF graces and
conplshments enabled her Although the
considerably younger than herself he for
get the pleasure which he derived from her society the
irresistible fascination which she spread the social
circle BY her elegant and delightful conversation.
In all the walks OF life wherever she led by inciina
ton duty, whether in the company OF the gay and
young the aged and the grave she almost Immediately
became the general favore, and eisnei without rival
There feature her character which deserves
be specially commended because unhappy for nature
it is far from being common She rendered gid
dy by prosperous elevation, and forgot friend in
adversely. TWAS doubtless the true and simple sincerity
which shone in words and that gave her
vorsaon and society deeper interest and attraction aud
for her the permanent and admiration OF her
friends But there happily blended with her
gen,ler qualities spirit Ssness and independence
which always found Ia sex At period which
sbounded with wild and latiudinous opinions the sub
OF the Christian religion when the profession Of
faith aud doctrines from the lips OF
garded the evidence OF weakness Mrs Smith boldly
espoused her Redeemers and proclaimed without
fear through evil and through good report She became
Member OF tho Episcopal Church n time when
affairs desolae, and she lived rejoice in day
of prosperity. II the sublime faith Of the Gospel
originally impressed upon her mind in the School OF Attic
ton yet with her It abiding aud permanent prnc
pie and constituted chief support oil the subsequent
trials she called endure Those trials and
severe-she lost in the prime and yigoT Of manhood,
only and devoted son, whom she attached with
depth Of affection perhaps surpassed in mothers
heart and long before her dissolution she the
victim OF painful and proracted bodily suffering But all
her trial, have passed. The promises Of Heaven
vealed Word sustained her in the trying hour. She is
translated TO that blessed abode where the weary
and her surviving descendants and friends fol-
low her bright example, have reason what
may be Considered temporary separation only. Deserv
ed euog, than aery sooihe the ''dul cold
of death; but il may possibly benefit the living, by
holding up their imitation, all that pure and
In the character of a beloved aud revered Woman.
4 FRIEND.
u The Southern Churchman will please copy.