Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20
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daughter of the Rev. r. Il. Castleman of Stanton in
the NTH year of her age
Departed this life, on Saturday morning Feb lst 1916
AZ ms residence on Long Glade, Augusta Co.. CAPT.
DAVID BELL at the advanced age of ST. His health had
Deen somewhat impaired for months vet his bodily ac
HVy and energy were such, that supposed, tina,
he was so near the close OF his life Several DAYS before
ms DEATH a cough with which he had been afflicted
heudcd. until few hnnrs before his death, what ia
remarkable, especially at his age, his bodily strength
up TO the last hour enabled him rise from his bed of
iangushng without assistance! Patient under his suf-
icrings and submissive to the will of his heavenly Faith
er he died he had lived in the exercise christian
iorttude, and in the enjoyment of that bessed hopc
which the grace of God alone inspires MeekIy and
calmly he descended into he valley of the shadow of
death and without struggle or groan, resigned his
! spirit TO Him who gave it,
This brief notice Of some of the circumstances attend
ing the last illness and death of Capt Bell who during
long life, was well known TO many persons, and had
many warm friends is designed for the information,
chiefly, of those friends who may live distance
Too young to participate with patriot fathers in
the war Of the Revolution, yet he grew up under the in
fiuence OF that period and inherited small portion Of
1.-THE spirit of TO- Soon after the Revolution when
the spirit of rebellion in the Western counties of Penn
syvana had kndled the flames of civil war; and spread
KIND OF panic country, he of that pa
triotc band from Augusta who, at the call of WAsNa
TON oucked on their armour, and with about twenty
thousand other well armed volunteers promptly march
ca among the Insurgents and queed at the spirit
OF lnsurrcction.
But there is still brighter feature in the character
OF ouriend For many years previous his DEATH he
was consistent, useful member of the Presbyterian
ohurch Highly approaching the ordinances of religion,
and the blessings of the sanctuary seldom was his scat
IN the church found vacant the Sabbath unless when
sickness, other circumstance prevented his al
tendance On the last Sabbath previous his death
cd his scat in the house of God on earth But alas
he place. where he has been long, and fayouraby
known as worshipper, here earth, shall know him
no more forever! Bcreavcd Of an affccticnatc wife
when their three little children greatly needed moth
% care nc devoted large portion Of his subsequent
me, exclusively to the interests and happiness of his
inotheress children His parental care suffered but
iltic abatement even under the weight of years. and
after ms grandchildren were growing up around him.
An only daughter and two sons with their respective
am1Iies are now left to their loss and to initiate
an example of uprghncss and steadast in
duty which, with the blessing of God, may lead them
! all to the same home in heaven.
After the fnneraleervices Sabbath morning a large
concourse OF friends and neighbours followed the hcasc
to the resting place of the dead Messy Creek church
about tour miles distant And the multitude stood a.
round the opening grave that beautiful funeral Hymn
''Unvcil thy bosom faithful tomb,',-
and as the grave closed its mouth and the people turned
away in silence doubt many felt the deep
That good man had fallen in Ivaet-one whose life
had bccn blessing to the church and to his generation
HIS body now sleeps in peace, by the side Of the sleep
ing dust OF beloved wife, awaiting the sound of the arch
angels trump and the resurrection morn vet his rr
ample VIII not soon be forgotten; and of ''the
just, his memory shall be blesscd."-[CoM.
eI-Watchman Of the South please copy
DIED. on Friday the 7th on the Long Glade after M
illness OF about "a hours, from Group, MARY MARGARET
daughter of Mr. Samuel and Sarah Bell. In the nncx
Pected death OF their precious little girl, at the age
ABOUT years. these fond parents called to drink the
cup OF sorrow but in the gospel of Christ, may they
consolation, and through grace may this aiIicton be
s"nctihed to their souls.-tCoM.
DIED at his residence Wayncsboro on the 9th
age. - "
Mr.. Guthrie had been long known and highly esteem
Gu py the community in which he lived for his grca
integrity, honesty, and peaceful department. Though
NOT occupying very conspicuous station in society, he
hau by the manner of performing the duties dcvoyne
on nin won the entire confidence Of his fellow in
MIN, MS family has lost rcvcred and beloved head
ana inc poor constant though transformations bcneac.
tor. lie was one whose kindness as friend and neigh
pour, was uniform and abundant and though he did moi
let his len hand know what his right hand did, in his
aims and Kind attentions to the poor yet their gratitude
mas not permitted his bcncfactons TO be unknown
He had been for nearly 40 years worthy member
ana Tor the greater part Of the time an efficient Elder
OF the Presbyterian Church Of r. Spring and Waynes
boro'. 7 49, -
or many years an invalid and suffering under com
Pcon OF diseases added 70 the natural inrnity of age
NJ presented bright example Of patient suffering the
V.snehts OF Divine Providence. He did not fnurnur
~! np"ueny desire his release, but ever expressed
rm,ul.eeI ready TO abide his Heavenly Fathers will
nau no terror for him His Faith which stood moi
40 c WISDOM OF man. but the power Of God was strong
s yipg nour and so ''haying by The will Of God
served ms generation he fell sleep and was gathered