Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-14
DEATHS.

DEATHS.
/ Died, in The city OF Williamsburg, on the l2,A
! inst, Mr. NICHOLAS B. s. RIM in the 4Slh wear
OF his age. His funeral will take place this
day, at 3. O'Clock, p. NJ, at the residence u
/ ID. Truehearr. His friends and acquaintance.
and those of Mir. Trneheari are respectfully
invited 10 attend, without farther invitation.
Departed this life, on Sunday the 9th Of March,
at Oak Ridge his residence in The county OF Mel.
son, ROBERT RrvFs, Esq, in the Slst year of his
age All who knew this venerable and remark
able man-and he was we'll known, either per-
sonally or by reputation throughout his State
will mite in the sentiment, that few, u any. in
their day and generation, have led more useful
and honorable lives, or left behind them more en-
during testimonials OF The high moral and intellec.
lual qualities, which distinguished his career on
earth Bred in the school OF strenuous and sell.
DENYING virtue, which ushered in The era OF our
Revolutionary struggle, in The closing scene Of
which he was just old enough 10 take part as a
volunteer on the plains of Yorktown, he novel
forward in the paths of life with that firm and IN.
deviatns step, and with that resolule energy otwil
and purpose which enabled him always 10 reach
the coal he aimed at Throwing himself, &, an
unusually early period of life, with manly selt.re.
lance on the resources OF his own industry and
genius, he engaged, while yet YOUTH in Coin.
mercial pursuits, which he continued 10 prose
cute for many wears. on scale ol extended en-
lerprise amid the yciSsitudes and hazards OF the
unsettled state OF The commercial world which at
tended the period OF the wars OF the French Revo.
luton, and with skill sagacily, luJgmen, and
success, which placed him deservedly in The first
rank OF American merchants Retiring from The
more active scenes OF commercial adventure
while his faculties Of mind and body were Sc, III
full vigor, he devoted The last thirty years OF his
lie mainly 10 the care and improvement Of 4
large landed estate in which the same peiseve.
rance guided hy intelligence, liberality and TASTE
was crowned with like success. His country
seat. which he loved 10 beautfy and surround
with every useful and tasteful improvement, was
the abode Of an elegant and munlflceni hospitals.
IT, No where were lis rites administered with
more genuine and warm-heared Virginia vel.
come, the many, who have received and on.
loved that welcome, can testify. But the crown.
ing grace OF his life, was that which gded, with
Heavenly sunset, lis Closing scenes. In the
midst Of The blessings by which he was sur
rounded, he recognized the bouniful Hand from
which they all proceeded. He proiessed the re.
gon OF our blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesus
Chrst-and "lhe peace OF God, which passelh
all understanding" was brightly and abundany
manifested in the serenity elevated composuc
and divinely inspired hopes and faith of his la>I
moments. Surrounded by his numerous family,
and beStowing his blessing on each and all o.
them, he was gently gathered, like the Patrarcts
OF old, 10 his fathers, in favor with God, and in
charity with all The world.
Died, on the 18th January, at the residence d
his guardian VIM. S. Boxley, 81. Louis county,
Missouri ERASMUS DOWN HoLLADsY in the
the 20lh year OF his age, after an attack Of IT,
phoid Pneumonia. The humble writer oil this
tribute Of respect feels unable 10 do justice TO tie
merits Of the deceased. Conscious is he, while
endeavoIng 10 present 10 the world the many VII
tues of this truly good and pous young man, that
those who knew him best, knew him but 10 love
him. The writer knew him in boyhood, was his
constant companion in his manhood, and watched
over him during his last illness. He was up.
right and honest in all OF his communicates
with mankind, and was never known 10 be
guilty OF those dcpraved habits of body Of mind
peculiar TO young men ofhiS age. His father and
mother, DIR. James l.. and Huldah Holiday, i'm.
migrated TO Missouri in 1927, bul only 10 watch
Tor 4 few years the bright hopes OF This amiable
young man, when the summons babe them appear
al the bar Of God. They gave bright and cheer.
ing evidences that they were prepared Tor the 80.
lemn change; thus leaving the subject OF this obi.
tuary, only nine years Of age, with an only deaf
but younger sister, in land far distant from
earthly relations on whom they could depend
none TO whom they could look for that kind pro.
lection and counsel, which alone emanales from
parents. He returned with his confding sister
(who will soon lament her irreparable lo>s) 10
Virginia. 10 his relations and friends, since which
time he has remained under their kind inslruc.
ton and protection. Having closely applied him
self to his studies, his health began 10 decline,
from which cause he concluded again TO visi, the
far West, the home Of his youth, with two mo.
lives-to gain his health and look upon The sro.
where SLEPT the projectors of his infant DAYS
Could the reader have seen this youthful Chris.
iian bending in agony over the tomb Of his parents
could they have seen the tear trickling down
his youthful checks could they have heard him
calling upon The great Covenant Keeper 10 pro.
,ect The orphan from the snares of wicked men
then they conld with the humble writer oiihn
lribute,) conclude that his prayers Lad been head
Then, why should we mourn his loss? He was
100 pure and heavenly minded 10 be longer buffet.
ted and tossed by The tempests of this unfriendy
world. He was member Of Chrisl's Church.
and always manifested great zeal and eaInes,ncs
Of mind in the cause OF Religion. His Bible he
chart of his faith, was his daily companion
Well had lie studied his dn,y, and faithfully h.
he performed it, In short, he was ripe for IT.
kingdom OF Heaven-and during his last lines.
evinced great willingness toleave.
Then, le, his distant friends weep not, bu, r..
oce that j, is their privilege TO meet him in Tia!
world OF kindred spirits where they shall meet
and meet 10 part no more. And to his only dear
beloved sister would say, weep not, but strive 70
meet him be faithful unto dealh-and whenthe
dread monster comes 10 summons you hence yoa
will find him disarmed Of all his teIrors, and le
able 10 exclaim, "Your loss, my friends, is NY
eternal gain"
"Oh ever thus, from chiIdhood's hour
I've seen my tondest hopes decay;
never loved tree or flower
But twas The first 10 fade away"
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