Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-13
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Al his residence in Nelson county, the 9th
short but pln lines. Of few hours Of sam OF the stomach
JNo NJ ROBERTS, Esq in the 9Th year
have died beloved regretted b. all who knew
"A, had long been an .x.mnlar nv n,rbs, ~ N, Rs, sh
has ieit 4 numerous family to mourn their loss
a The Charlottesville and Tennessee papers please copy
a; his residence, Monday evening the 2nd day Of
June, JoHN T. BooocK, Esq Clerk Of the County and Su
peiior Court OF APpomaoX in the 12nd year of his age
IL has never been painful duty record the death of
one distinguished in all the virtues that udorn the
human heaT-so distinguished in all the noble qualitits
that consii ute the useful citizen. His soul n ed
through an cyeutul life, prosperity and ia
through every ordeal he passed with increasing claims upon
the estimation Of his acquaniaGces his virtues
becoming brighter and puTer from every sl. Almost all
the offices within the gift of the people and the courts Of
his native county, tguckingham,) bestowed upon
him, tue duties OF which he discharged with unc common u
bliiy. As legislator, he firm and iafexibe-as
justice OF the peace prompt and remarkable for correct
ness OF hrs dCcissOns-Gs commissioner in chancery,
had the unbuuudcd confidence the and suers-as
commissioner Of the revenue, he served lis country faith
July a. strong evidence OF mis- high qualifications and
the manner iI which he Tiled the stations in which
he had been placed hy people aud court Of the new cuun
~ OF App naoH looked him hl the re spons bic Of
ice of clerk. Yet while he honored all the offices enrus
ted 10 him. twas in the private and circle that the
greatness aud goodness OF the stood prominent He
not only respected and esteemed loved BY all who
knew him. He suffered without murmer his short but
painful alciioB while around his bed stood the k,nde.t
friends TO anticipate and administer TO his wants The
young and the aged there; but none could arrest the
fell destroyer Deah CAME
--"And all his premise fair
Has sought the grave, 10 sleep forever there"
But his friends not leiI without hope OF his future
happiness lie expressed a willingness TO die a few DAYS
before his DEATH and while talking upon the subject Of re-
gon he remarked that he felt disposition TO be noisy
christian he ye6 but lie could say as was once said by
distinguished SouberHer, that he knew but one religion
and that was the religion Of our Lord Jesus CHRIST"
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
At court held Cor the country Of Appomaitox, on mo
non OF "n L F.ournoy, Esq who introduced them with
few handsome and appropriate REMARKS the following res
oBtions were unanimously adopted:
BE 1t Resolved That the members Of this court have
heard with the profound sensDy and deepest pain
Of the death ot their lately elected Clerk ions r. Boo ox
Esq.
Resolved, That by this dspensa,on the community has
been deprived Of Of ~ best citizens; man
ed Tor many virtues, and who has fulfilled with li
and ability all the duties Of every station n which he
was called during long, chequered and syenhul life.
Resolved, That 20 oil the relations Of husband fsb
er and friend, the deceased was distinguished by mild
amiabe and finn department, winning the affection and
confidence Of all.
Resolved, T'at this tender To the family Of the
deceaed then sincere aud heartfelt confidence Tor lie
heavy affection which has been lam upon them y tho re-
mOval Of Their head.
Received, That q testimonial OF their regard for
the decreased while living and their regret for his death the
members and oc0rs Of this will wear Grape on the
left arm for thirty days.
Received, That ihese resolutions be entered on the
records Of the court snd copy thereof be forwarded 10 the
wi5o" and family Of tie dcceassd aud thai they be for
warded ~ the LynchbUg and Richmond papers for aib
Ec'uon WIN. WALTON. Pre-. Jgs.