Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-06
DEATHS.

Died, on The 18th OF December, at Oakshy. his
residence in Louisa after a pro,racted affection,
Mr.. ions G.. GooDwIN, in The 9Th year OF his
age long known a> worthy and respectable cill-
zen and formerly one OF The most distinguished
farmers Of The county in which he lived. Strictly
correct in his dealings with his fellow men, II Is
believed he had the esteem Of those who knew
him. Afiectionale 10 all his family, he seemed
10 have strong desire Tor their present and future
welfare. Although not member oianY Church.
he protested TO believe in Christianity, and on his
death bed exhorled his children 10 read The New
Testament To the husband OF his youngest
daughter he said, "You have been very kind tony
liule F.; she has happy home on earth; hope
she will go 10 Heaven when she dies; | wish you
TO read the Bible, and Try TO go with her" In
alIuson 10 the conflict between the carnal desires,
and the superior faculties Of the mind, he fire.
quenty said, "rhe most difficult Thing in this lite
is 10 govern ones self" II last words 10 the
humble writer Of this tribute TO MS memory we're,
Got bless YOU" and may God bless him forever
in Paradise.
Departed this life, al his residence, in the coun-
" of Louisa, on the 10th OF December, 1915,
Mr.. WILLIAM MILLs, in the 10th year OF his age,
ailer an illness OF about ten days, which he bore
with compnsure and resignation, sensible as he
had been for some time, OF the gradual yielding
Of his constitution 10 The effects Of time. Mr.
Mills was remarkable for fidelity and punctuali-
" in all his engagements for systematic arrange
ment OF, and regular attention 10 business, and Tor
uniform and steady habits. He has left ample
provisions for his family-yet the aged compan-
ion of his lie, his domestcs, and many friends,
as was a,tes,ed by their unleigned sorrow, deep
ly deplorc his loss.
Died. at Boydton, Mecklenburg county. on sun.
day Both OF November last Col GRIEF GREEN, in
the 10Th year OF his age.
The venerable subject Of this notice had occu-
pied for half century the FIRST ranks IN the pro.
ession of the ANYWHERE ne was distinguished
for his profound learning his love oil justice
and Inc untiring energy and perseverance with
which he prosecuted all business entrusted Il
him His inhexible integrity oil characteristic
kindness, hospitality and generosity were proven
bal-and had endeared him in an unusual degree
10 The people Of this community, by whom he vii
be long cherished as warm-hear.d friend, a
kind neishhor, an useful citizen, and an homes
man. Throughout long and most chequerel
career lie has preserved mistaken The confidence
of every enc, ard all felt that one OF The mobiles
works Of God was taken from rs when he wa:
| called away.
He had been for many years member Of the
Proes,an, Episcopal Church, of which il may b
emphalicav sal he was one OF the supporting
pillars-his faith evincing itself in active, zeal
Gus good works Ia his last moments ne gave
| The mos, unequvocal and cheering assurances
Of his accentance with The God he had served
Weighed down as he was, by age, intirmiiy ant
physical debility, his mind seemed 10 burn viii
an uneaEhly luslre, and, as il enjoying already
foretaste Of The joys belonging 10 the "Just made
perfect, harangued those around him IN tones o
impressive and persuasive eloquence, which vii
| long be remembered and iell.