Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-08-12

DEATHS.
Died. On Tuesday evening, the 5;li inst, Mr.. JABI
P.hxrR in The fC,t wear If his are,


Died. at Travellers Rest tie residence Of his father
in New Kent county on the e2I ult WILLIAM BErM
LEY, Jr in tho 2Sth year Of his age
In spt aking OF this moot amiablc young man, tlI- wr
ter Of tits tribute, who has known HIM Intimately for
the last years, may he permitted III that few ol
his age ever died possessing mere OF those qualities
which elevate and udnrn natures. lie was kind and
a ct0nae IN his disposition, warm and generous IN
his feelings mud 80 courteous in his department IN
command the love and respect OF all who formed MS
acquaintance.
lie has left an exceedingly amiaIe widow, an int
Resin. lille daughter, and an aged father, whose al
iacl:nent 10 him was particularly ardent, besides nu-
eros other relatives and friends 10 lament his uniime-
~ death. They have, however, 10 ntg ate their be-
rsavrinrnt by The cheering assurance which he him
srr gar5 them jis before his dissolution. that their
Gloss would he his eternal gain" lie died al peace
with his Maker, aud - doubtless, now enjoying the
rich inheritance which that, and that alone can secure
ID.
From the Religious Herald
Departed this life the M of April, at the residence
of her son, Mr.. Anthony Thornton Of Caroline IN tie
7I-t year of age Mrs. MILDRED X. TH0AS rtlct
Of the late James Is. Th0rnton.
Thi- aged died she had lived highly respect
ed aud beloved b. all who knew her, and mane,lins
10 the las, the triumph Of Christian principles. That
lanh hope, and love, which she lad Tor many wears pro-
fes-ed in the last conflict stronger Than death,
bncauSu they could live and huIrsli III ITS cold embrace
IL was indeed satisfactory Ia weeping rirnds, who
were WIN, ii The REMARKABLE fact, that willie The
disease was spreading IT'S rayages through The earthly
house, or clay tabernacle, nvaLn. and shaking tir
powers her gifted understanding so as 10 render her
as regarded religion, her views were cita her hope
uncIouded soul abiding in the faith of Christ, with
confidence uns!aken by the naturally alarming eu-
cumstances OF her situation. TO sister IN the Church
much hros I'd by her, she said among either things, Il
have suffered aud That but recently under cafkne's
Cf mind which long oppressed and harrassed me- but
thanks 10 my God II Is all departed, aud my Tears are
sonrn Throughout the long agony al her bodily ki'irr-
ing this peace Of God (which truly sreed 10 pass all
understanding never ohrc fosook hrr bht hsr hraI'
and MUD KEPT in Christ Jesus He indeed. seem
ed manifstly with her in trouble. and t'at precious pro
mse evidently fu ii;led"rven unto old age am He,
aud To gny hairs ! will carry YOU
remarkable incident in her lite, VIII be bfen? no
ticrd This her Leouning united To Baptist church
by submission 10 the great command TO believe aud r
blD;iZed, which was gwen by the King III Ioh, ana
which sill stands with i'm, eraiive authority in the great
commission by brlh and education she belonged 10
circle III society, which stood zra'onsly opposed 10 hs
wayy The dc.psed lIaptts, a they truly were IN that
day could only lie viewed By her and her associates
n, best, but set of dangerous enthusiasts VINO wore
prrnity - only Ia an extraordinary srlrhna hHhehce.
She r self sent dryotrd husband, al dtau VI nleht 10
procire Pcdpbapt.t minister 10 baptzc dying infant,
from convc,ia Of tr Euccstty and yiIuc oil That rte
Bat the kings heart Is IN the hands ni ih" Lon-e
mIneh il whitlIersorvcr he WILL The loss oi TINS
child made deep aud unusual impression on her mind
.Uut OF the came forth meat aud nt OF tne snne
sweetness In the headings Of Divine Providence SUE
neatd Baptist minister about this period, who summed
moi IN declare the whole counsel OF God, ana Ia open
In her view the path of duty. Conviction ensned-ah
then rnsued also the trial II her faith she wts sali-u
maj what became her Lord and Master must be equally
becoming 10 herself. But ALA! how hstastc!li W Gtr
friend, and Justly rrvcrd parcnts was the course '
,be i.lt constrained 10 pursue. Here, men, Jay Inc
cross ShculL SHE shun liz weight and reproacb' or
shouI she hear il after Jesus: fe who have ieit tIr
trial can hest tell how sharp Bu Jesus salh, III any
nam " i'll come after me, lei him deny hliDsr ana tak1
nm his rvo,s AND follow me-" Her love proved equal 10
tbr con,rst bore her through tile trial and Ia! she leli
al and followed Him. sEo was baptizrd by Elder Al
Li,on a. Lewis in the year 1915 and btcahr united 10
m. church worshppine nj MassaronaI NJ H., spoil.
.ylyania county Thence for greater convcnerce, and
To unite win a hrlov~d dnusher she removed her mem
bcrship 10 Liberty. Carulns The deceased wrote voc
inv with case and her were hghly priced ny the
oung rs well rs by The aged. They yielded the ira
GRANGE Of the Garden Of spces-the SAVIOR Of Cbrst.
Thon sn gore 10 the Srave-but we VIII not depIore
thee,
The Savior ha. passed through its po,a!- 80 .h--.
And The lump az His love was thy guide through Inc
gloom.
Died At RoYers Rest in Caroline county the residence
OF her father on the 18th day o! July, IN the 18Th year
o. her age MILDRED RcOrEs, seoOnd daughter OF An.
aony and Ann H. Thornton, of violent fever after an
III nrss Of abon fortnight. Her premature drcease has
arsfed the hearts indulsent parents, and been fol-
lowed by the nsartit srri oi many OF hcf 'a'e asso-
Gates and relativer
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
In Coochland County Court olst July, lsi5- Ord,rt0
that the following Proceedings be entered at large among
| the Il. nu,cs OF the Court:
land ON Monday The 2st day Of July, ls4J, the follow
ing Preamble and Resolutions were offered from the
! Court and Bar present;
/ i;5y,d. va ina Sc heard with feelings Of deep sorrow
Of the sudden and unexpected deah pt Colonel William
Boiling lat, The presiding member Of lhis Court and
loa- one ct the usefu. a:d atoons justices N Tho
COUNT as well n one OF the most exemplary citizens
| wh, ~ prompt and genuemany d.m-annr, courteous
manners. liberal frrngs, and generous hospitality
Throughout lang life endea.td MN 10 large circle o
frier !s and commanded the respect u oil who knew
| him
! Re.o,red IA r.;r,. That the members Of lie Cour,
| and .r and Tie OIte OF the Court, symra;h'zi IN
tie heavy thai has fallen 50 unexpected uron The
community and especially upon his car private family
in which the uf the father, hu hsEd and
50 beautifully displayed, do tender 10 his AGED
widow aud children their sincere coincidence. white
they assure ih-ni hat III fame OF go good VIII
| long live IN The memory df al hlio knew hin.
Rsored That the Court and Bar, ana Otlcers oi i,;-
Court, will III. usual badge Of nourhns for thirty
| day..
Rtsoired, That these Proceedings lie signed by TIE
Clerk ard Presiding Justice. and spread npon III.
Minute Book Of the Court, and that ropy b. b.
the Clerk 10 'he Richmond papers for publication, and
! also o the widow ii Coiouei Boiling
J. +. FERGUSON, Presiding justice.
! VIZ. MiLLrx, Clark.
A Copy. Tr,,c,
| Aug wM MILLER C..