Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-11-06
OBITUARIES,

Died. at the family reSideLce, in the county of Camp
bell on Thursday evening, the 25h of October, MIS-
ANN f. C. CLAY wife of Oden G. Clay, aged 46 years
and months
h announcing the death of this est mabe LADY,. it
were needless t. speak of the exceency of her charac
Ter, to those wh1 nave enjoyed her acquaintance Dy
us most competent to judge Of her worth, her memory
VIII he long and alfeconately cherished. Though she
had made no open profession of religion vet in her life
and acts she evin ed many of its practical and genuine
effects Possessing just and intelligent perception Of
character, she was, nevertheless emphacaiy one Of
natures avn children ophistcated and gueless-
combining IN her character muc!, Of ruhulness and
honesty OF pupnSe that arttulness and dupcitv stood
rebnkef IN her presence. In hefudgmeni of Others she
was never exactng and censorios but always mild and
considerable practising much Of iint charity which is
Lind and hlnketh N evil. The tongue which Heaven
gave her far high purposes she never teblsed by the
practice Ut ISLANDER and detraciion. The reputation of
others, In her hands, always secure She d,aiu-
ed 10 blw the poisonous breath which seeks To aain
the 90 a'ne OF another in order accomplish its own
selfish and SINISTER ends In her friendships she was
sincere, constant, and fahul-never percnr the hearts
nor disappointing the hopes, betrayng the trust Of
III VIII" confided in her Though possessing atiluence
which would have enabled her 10 vie with others in the
circles OF galety and fashion, she loved not the scene
where festive mrth and show and folly prcdonnate-
but chose, rather the retirement of home and the
hallowed influences which mirge with dornes ic ties
as more innocent IN themselves and as more c,npenal
with her own simple heartedness-I was in The bosom
OF her family ccIe that her virtues aud her worth We're
mainly felt and illustrated The prominent trait in her
character, perhaps, geneness and affection Many
nave observed and admired her shrinking and unobtru-
slve ba"rln1-te gentle kIi,lness Of manner in which
she conducted all her communications and intercourse
with the members Of her household as well as with
others. As wife, she was devoted and faithful, enter
tanning for her husband degree Of veneraon and res
pect which was uncommon, and characteristic of
primitive times than Of the present Her attachment to
him marked and strong AMI her willingness to sac
rice her own pleasure and convenience please and
serve him, was ever prompt and cheerful. As mother
she was kind and lndnlgent, pehapse fault. but it
was the fault Of affection, and is therefore padonabe
So loved her children with all mothers love- and toll
ed = make them virtuou: and happy.
The sweet aud winning traits Of character which a.
dOrned her life. and The means Of strewinr bless
ngs in the pathway of many, leave all Impress be
hind her, which friendship will long and fpndy cherish
in melnory's treasure house. Gently and usefully she
lived, and calmly and peacefully sic las passed away
from the earth. Tie grave encoses all that remains
Of mortality but hope whispers that the unfeered
spirit has zone to The place where the pure in heart the
gentle, and the lind shall God and enjoy him for
ever.
Farewell We will not mourn for thee
1--WE mourn flr thpse of all bereft,
| W HON thou vert wont 10 bless
i We mourn tr those whom thou has left
II In utter lneness,'
Died al his residence in Appomattox comfy. Va DC
Ober 2ls atera Week. painful illness, Charles firing
oh In the ~ year of his age. The deceased b,re his
s lne>s with all the resignation Of Christian
ana te the happy influence Of Divine Grace few hours
'elore he entered into the presence Of his God.
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