Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-08-28
DIED.

Died, on Thursday, tbs Goth August, at the Red Sui
phur Springs, JAMES BRECKENRIDGE WATTS, in
the Bath year Of his age after pr0acled and painful
illness OF more than eight months. bright and gal
liant spirit has passed awaya warm and generous hear
IL slllrd in deah-a lofty and brilliant Intellect lie.
shro~jed IN the darkness of the silent tomb. In the
hush and vigor Of manhood he was stricken, and when
drsord friends thought the star ol his destiny bn
approaching the zenith Of its brightness, paled and
tnrned back 10 the source from whence IL came. Nj
Watls was richly endowed by Nature, and highly i'm
proved by cultivation. or noble and commaniln l.
person, his presence ever attracted attention. hut thr
spghtness Of his conversation fascinated and won all
who approached him. He possessed quick and ready
wit great cearness Of perception, with subtle discrml-
nation, refined and delicate taste with sound Judge
m-nl. To these were united an elevated AMI chival-
rons character beautifully blended with Kind aud
tender heart lie was passionatry fond of music, aud
his fine natural talent aud graceful taste improved
by the most careful cultivation. He was born Grove
I'LL, near Fincase, the residence Of his grandfather,
General James Breckenridge, the 2iih May, 1872,
and was educated entirely IN his native state HB era.
duated NJ William and Mary, and afterwards studied
law nj the University. From boy hood he stood promi-
among his fellows, aud gave early promise OF dts
Junction. Something more than year ago he removed
from his native district 10 the CITY of New York. Ia
prosecute in that wider the practice Of his prctes
sion. Just the prospect OF success was dawnne
upon him. and career of distinction opened, lie WAS
Frustrated Ly violent inimmatory cold, which, IN liz
progress seitlsd upon his lungs and naly destroyed
that life which full Of promise 10 ali who knew
him. On the Wednesday before dissolution, his physl-
tOn MN lie coud possibly
lie received the announcement with calmness and re-
sgnation, put his affairs in order and with his areus
toned decision Of character awaited with great compo-
and frmness the approach Of the King o Terrors
An especial messenger had Eeen despatched 10 notify
his family of his imminent DANGER and call them 10 his
dying bed side. His last desire 10 see his beloved
parents and those dear him in lifu ami his eyes
were turned toward the way they would come. when
the shadows of Death shroudrd them In perpetual
night Thus passed away the gifted the noble the be-
loved.
Died. at her fathers residence, in the county Of Hen
rico on The 21ih instant MARY only daughter OF Geo.
d. Read-aged 10 years.
Another Revolutionary .Ssldisr Gone,
Died. on the 3Oth OF July last al his residence, in the
county Of Prince Edward in the s7h year OF his age,
Mr. JAMES MOSS. The deceased was IN the militia
service OF his country in The war Of the Revonon-
was at Guford Court house and Little York lie was
entitled pension, which he drew for MAN. years Of
his declining life. Mr. Moss was consistent member
the NJ L. Church for about half century, and died.
as The writer believes without An enemy.
OF tn. Christian Advocate VIII please copy.