Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04
DEATHS.

Died, on Sunday evening, May 10th. at his mothers
residence, near Manchester, Mr.. JAMES o. SMlTH.
in the 22d year of his "e was the only son Of his
MOTHER Mrs. nj. T. Smith, widow. Scarce had he at
tanned the vigor and maturity OF manhood, when he
was called 10 obey the last solemn summons HIS mo
lher sisters and friends do not sorrow as those who
have no hope, in his DEATH lie gave them satisfactory
evidence that his peace was made win Goo.
Died. on the morning of the 18th May ls47 at The
sidence of his SON In law, Mr. Edward Fearne yhongh,
In The county Of Abemarle, Mr.. ROBERT THRIFT,
in the elst year of his age The deceased, though IN
delicate health, had left his home, In hlbemafe 10 VI
IN, his children residing in the counties OF Spoitsyva-
nia and Madison, which he was 10 The habit oil doing
annually lie had accomplished his Object taken leave
or his children and grandchildren, stating II was the
last visit he should ever make Them, was retnIning
home when he attacked by painful catarrhal al
frction which terminated his existence IN about lhfiy
hours lie bore his affections with great iortItudr,
gave those around him TO understand that all was well,
and finally placing his hands upon his breast and clos
Ing his eyes, went 10 MS account without s.'ak
pie He had been professor Of Christianity, anu
member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. for years
was man Of strong mind, great frmness and decision
Of character possessed all uIe cardinal virtues ~ ne
most eminent degree, aud, ever there was man pei,
fectly correct In all his relations IN me- ana VINO hu
heed strictly to the golden rule OF doing unto all men
as you would have them, under siuar CIRCUMSTANCES,
do unto you, he was the man.
nipd n, Presuue Tsle Chesterfield county, the resi-
irnc9 OF her parents, the 18th Of May. HARRIET
Youngest daughter OF Edward o. and Harriet Il. at
kins aged Is months. During her short existence she
srhibed a disposition affsetIonate and mind so
soriphty and Intelligent, AZ 10 give the brightest pro-
nj. Of future eYcelencs. In this their sad bereave
mrnt we would commend her afflicted parents and
friends TO the consultations and promises contained IN
thr word OF God-"Suffer little children to come unto
me and forbid them not for Of such Is the Kingdom oil
God"
Departed this iife on Thursday the Goth Of April nj
The resdence OF his father Major A. Brown, IN Gull
oeoer county Va, JOHN ARMISTEAD BROWN, In
he lQh wear Of his age after suffering nuch win
long and protacted attack o. inc
vsrsa,lv beloved and respected by all VINO knew MIN
- Il believed he had not single enemy. Inc writer
~ this from his opportunity, knew MIN wei aho oe-
| ,;.vsa few young men could possess more humane
Lind and Der ev0cnt dsposltiOn-always familar ana
h and agreeable among his associates polite and &C
rommodatng 10 the aged, obedlent ana submissive -
III, narents The disease which terminated ms eanniy
| career commenced III progress In June, Io7, sinoe
which time. various periods, lie was appaIenuy eo
var.eing which naturally induced his devoted pafehis
and fre nds TO entertain the vany dtlusse hope " hs
Ultimate recovery 10 health. But alas an obstinate
and ruthless disease had seized hiin WHEN erhen gu.
baned all medical skill and al last ne iyIahl, Deai
a in his yery youth the morning Of iifc the perio.
:, wh,rh ne prnused usefulness. de submitted 10 81
uIness with great patience ana meekness, aho aelusn
removed his parents for being concerned about me u
rA,ointy OF his restoration 70 health. he mel Deai
Win Christian forttude and resignation short tm
before his demise, he became convinced that MS hna
srt from this world was nesr al hand. lie gave bH2i
manifestations of peace and happiness beyond tnis va
Of tears which ought 10 he very consoiing 70 ms W
tressed parents TO have evidence that his deatn va
one of Christian He often seen pouring our su
pIica,ions 10 his Creator praying for MS young cc
| rades and friends with whom he was about 10 take y
long farewell. Why ought we to mourn sacn des 'l
Weep not, parents1your loss Is p n viii plea
eoov a. The deceased has many friends and reiatio
readers OF those papers.