Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-12-30
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Larger aud clearer, with one mind" all men
"Rise up for reverence"
Obituary Notice.
THOMAS MILLER. of Pophata1.

THOMAS MILLER, Of Pophatan.
Never has il fallen lot Compose n piece ON the
death any one in which feelings were more
Distinguished may die, but unless know and see
that goodness which stamps with the image Of
his maker, we are apt to by, but histori-
cal event chroniced for a future age Far different are
the feelings OF county, the present OCCASION; our
most Distinguished citizen has fallen Powhatan may etieye
but Virginia susiains the loss The subject Of notice
was born the fourth day Of December l779-an aunus of
Pnnceon he started the of life with strong an
ucpaiions, from his friends and well has he the
fond hopes OF those VINO loved him early e and of all
who became his admirers and supporters through different
and later periods But there is lime when tho states
wreath wthers the touch OF deah every now and
then the sad news falls ears o. the death Of some
one foremost in our ranks, whose wisdom led and by
whose council men governed On the 3d. Of the pres
ent month old Virginan whose soul was stamped in
times that bore the impress Of the revolution was called
from earthly scenes. and Thomas Miller was no more; nm
accomplished scholar, patriot and an honest states
man, with all the refined and delicate feelings of humanity
cultivated and preserved until the latest period of life is
true picture Of him llment. In these qualities
consisted his distinction among men; and his greatness
when numbered with those who have occupied high places
IN Virginia. IL is not office; the Glamour of the null
uiude the fruitful Of honour or me:tcd distinction
but tho possession OF those qualities, that enables
man to soar above the ambition for office % frown
upon ihngs that are mean, and when called TO the
service OF ms county, to defy the encrOschments Of
yfanrs wall! 10 resist the passions OF the multitude and
hfm IN purpose TO carry out honest convictions
disdainul OF eproach danger We believe Mr. NJ to ave
been one OF those Long will he BE- remembered by the
wise and good men; and IN his his and fellow c-
Iens will feel more PRIDE than in boosting Of Offices Viz.
Rlna alone has been his theatre. and believe his pride:
on the door Of the Virginia Legislature devoted son may
spend with accammatOn his highest talent, and gather
laurel. that may satsy the loest ambitions; and here Mr.
Miller acquired that lame which will endear his memory TO
Nrginias most distinguished sons, whilst Virginia IL We
herself For mony years he the representative Of Pow
hatan, and whist member Of the Legislature was disn.
gulshed Tor ability, and usefulness industry and 6dehfv
never has Virginia had intelligent and worthy
servant; one who had her interest heart or was
Yer lav
Of the populsce but planting himself upon higher and nc
grounds always willing 10 his county, but never
seeking Office 'for it would have added oub to his
stature"
10 most remarkable memory he added critical pow
er OF observation particularly character and
rendering him highly interesting and instructive cornpan
ion Tor young and pleasant for the learned
lie hsd studied accurately the history Of his country; deep
y the phioophy Of her institutions. Heaven hath not be-
slowed the talent many but oil of w may initiate
the public virtue and private morality Of Thomas Miller
For o welfare Of the STATE for the cause OF religion np
may he be appreciated. The public eSigeney always re-
qures such men, the honour and indep, ndence Of Vrna
demand IT, az check upon the wild spirit Of the demsgo
Rue who regards not in his wrath the altar Of his State nor
the household gods Of his paernal roof Bot in this bre
tribute Of respect 10 admired LEI forget those
high moral qualities by which endearod to his friends
and acquainances, that made him the key stone Of the
family uh and conferred around him the love Of his neigh
bourhood. Mild sfibe and kind through life he had many
acquaniancos that became firm friends and aud en-
thusiasiic supporters aOd admirers His grey bas have
gone 70 the grayc believe, without an enemy But
shove all We wish say IN his behalf began TO lay
is hand upon his honyfed brow tie days 81 this yene
able dwindod TO spsn, he fixed his mind upon high
and mare important things; his heart yielded 10 the hiRt
command Of his God, the bright rays the christian
hyOn nninod bis pathway through the valley aud shadow
Of death Having laid hold Of the realities that pertain "a
the things Of eternal life, lac lived and died communican
IN tho Baptist faith. Iay this prove balm the hearts
Of his ffiends when IN Of sorrow. they mourn
star that giJed the Joy Of the family circle ss they
reflect the light they missed earth shines more bright,
around their heavenly fathers throne.
ANXIOUS