Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
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Departed this life, on Wednesday the Odd inst Mrs
isAbELLA Mcdowell, wife Of Jno. Mcdowell, esq Of
Stauhton Va Her disease was bilious pncumony which
IN five days terminated her earthly course in The
year OF her age Her funeral was attended by n LARGE
concourse OF those who knew and valued her character
and mourncd her loss. Let indscrinindte euopes
OF the departed be given for they leave perncios
influences upon the survivng but tribute we hope not
untathiul 10 the picty and worth of this excellent
man. her friends, and all who have been associated with
her. believe TO be sacredly due both to the memory Of
the dead and the feelings of the living.
mat Mrs Mcdowell was sincere faithful, ardent
eonhding triend-a generous and oblging ncighbor-a
kind and ndugcnt mstressa pattern in domestc duties
in her efforts for the welfare of her
oahd, all who knew her bear witness. But she was
more AS the best memorial that friendship can pre-.
pare or desire may in fahulness be recorded that
she 'walked with God.' The meckness gentIeness
and benecence of her conduct is the best evidence that
she had the Spirit of Christ and His She was long
member and distinguished of the Prcsby tie
ran church IN this place. She mature Christian
nihd naturally strong and discrimnatng-ac character
marked by fortiiude hrmness and energy, all d
rectcd by holy principles With an entire reliance ON
the mercy of God through Christ the basis of her
nope She at the same time deeply felt that the only
lath which can please God and the soul, is that
which "worketh by love-" Habitually influenced by
ms sublime TRUTH her uniform bencv
and purity of ifc such illustration of that hig
est style oil man. as we may well admire and initiate.
She was active IN doing good-cmphatically friend to
tne ministerng spirit TO the sickthe
Oh distress she knew not, she searched out' s'Thc
poor she had always with herr 1.-THE blessings of
many ready to perish will come upon her.. To these
iabors OF love she doubt at last fell victim. Her
ulseasc affected her mind with such constant stupor
that but little was said of her spiritual views enough
however to show that her heart was fixed trusting in
God Life is always the best test: hers was one of
humble exemplary piety. "Mauy fall as sudden few
rs saie Her work earth is done as one of the
Just her memory is blessed She has come down "lke
shock Of corn fully ripe in its season., and our grief is
assaugcd as contemplate her among the "spirs of
the just made perfect safely at home where there is
nliness of Joy, and pleasures for evermorc."
There is one, aged husbandwho feels this stroke
as none other The anguish of his soul is indeed
great upon himor his ''bouse is left unto him desc
late But let him not think "all these things are a.
gainst me'rather say ft is the Lord let him do what
seemeth him good There is God of all comfort''-
"a merciiu and faithful High Priest'' Many sympa.
thzng friends sincerely pray that in faith ard patience
and hope, he may "wait all his appointed days till his
change comc-and then, by grace, be gathered to the
family of Heavcn.-[CoM.
DIED, OH Monday evening last, MARY, daughter OF
Mr.. James Lawrence. aged about seven years.
DIED, on Sunday last, Mrs. ASSA SHANER, wife Of
Nir. George b. Shancr, near Wayncsborough.
Death IF a Revolutionary So!dier!
Departed this life, ut Mount Jackson. on Saturday
last, MIR. DANIEL GRAY, aged 81 years
nc deceased at the age of sixteen years enlisted a
soldier III the Of the Revolution and during the
war He was in the battles of Eu,av and Guord and
other battles Of the South He was attached 10, and ;
member of Gen Harry Lees Legion and is believed IL
was the warm and most ardent friend of his country
| at all times and under all circufnst ances
lie was Postmaster in the village in which he lived
until Monday before his DEATH when he to the Post
master General his resignation Of his Office JYoodsoc
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