Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-07-09
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in case he grew verse, or was thou ~ ~ Bess
his death, Aisjr Lewis shoulj be scit for. ms llc
wished him TO be near him in his last moments.
He was instantly removed TO his bed; but hfure
he could oe placed lerr, he had swooned away
n lis family aud servants believing him Ia be dealt
were very much alarmed, and naLilest,d The
most intense grief; however in a few secoudsIr-
action took place, and he became conscious, ai,t
raised his ayes aud said. My dear children, dp
moi grieve for me il is true, am suiug 10 leave.
you am well aware of my situation have
suffered much bodily pain; but my suffsrings ars,
but as nothing coa,,ared with that which eSrs
blessed Saviour endured upon that accursed cross,
thai might all be saved who put their trust IA
him." He first addressed Mrs. jackson, This,
daughter .n.law,) aud took leave of her. REMIND
ing her of her leuder kindness manifested towardS
him at all times, and especially during his pro-
trac.ed Illness. He next look leave of Mrs. Adj
ans "a widowed sister of Mrs. jackson who has
been a member of the Generals family for seve-s
raj years, n the mosi kind and afsciionate man:s
ner, reminding hef also of her tender devo.ionte-
wards him during his illness. He mex: took leave
of his adopted son in the most afeciionaie AID de-
voted manner. He next took leave of his grand
children, and the children of Mrs. Adams. He
kissed aud blessed Them in a manner So touching;
fy impressive, that have no language iha. can
do this scene justice. He discovered that there
were two ofthe beys absent of his grsndsons
and one of Mrs. Adams's He inquired for them.
He was Informed that they were at the chapel,
attending Sunday school. He desired that they
should be sent for. As soon as they came, he
kissed and blessed them also. as he had done tn
those with him. By this time most of his servants
had collected in his room, or at the windows
When he had taken leave of them all, he deliver
ed one Of the most impressive lectures on the SUBJ
ject OF religion that have ever heard. He spoke
for near half an hour. and apparently with Tire
power of inspiration for he spoke with caImness
with strength, and indeed with animation. Ire.
greet exceedingly, my dear sir, that there was 40
one present who could have noted down his pre-
else words. They might have been read with
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precious gem BY all the good aud great Of the
land. F
In conclusion, he saids "My dear children and
friends and servants, hope and trust to meet
you all in heaven, both white and black" The
last sentence he repeated, both white and black
hooking Them with the tenderest soIIcnude.--
With these words he ceased to speak, but fixed
his eyes on his grand daughter, Rachael jackson.
(who bears the name Of his beloved wife) for sew
eral seconds. What was passing through his
mind at the moment, Twill not pretend to say;--
but it did appear to me that he was invoking the
blessings of Heaven to rest upon her, The lee
lure TO his family was awfully sublime. His inn
plcit belief in the Christian religion. and in the
plan of salvation. as revealed in the Bible-his
great anxiety that they should believe that, ia SO
doing, they would insure their eternal salvation,
and join him in heaven.
Major Lewis arrived about two o'clock. The
General appeared to know him, when he spoke
TO him. As before stated The General had to be
propped up in bed; and Maj,r Lewis supported
his head until be breathed his last; which Has
precisely at 6 o'clock P. M. ss sal
am with regard, your friend and obedient SER
want. JNO. N. ESSELMAN.
FRANCES P. BLAIR. Esq.
IT often happens in public assemblies that two
measures are proposed, opposite ia their tenden-