The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-15
OBITUARY.

ANDES McCANDL Ess, Pastor OF the presbyterian
Church ofNew Castle. in the 47th year of his age.
II, The deceased. in early life, resided in Wash
ington' County Pa, in the bounds Of Raccoon
Church, of which the Rev. Moses Allen was
then pastor. His parents were in full communion
in this church. He from early life, imbibed a
high respect for christianity, and was always very
punctuaIin his attention to the means of grace.
II was not however, till he reached the years Of
manhood, that he received those serious impres.
sions, which issued in his conversion. He went
to Washington College Pa. and entered upon a
course Of study with view to the Holy Ministry
il Providence would open the way. Whilstpros-
ecuting his studies, he became deeply exercised
on the subject of religion. The spirit Of God
seemed to bring The truth home to his heart, pro-
ducing considerable anxiety and distress. Finally
after many conflicts aud struggles. he was led 10
entertain comfortable hope of his interest in
Christ. He graduated in the fall Of 1928, and 10
the month of Oct. oi the same fall, he connected
himself to the Church of Raccoon. s.o n
After much anxious reflection and fervent pray
sr In regard to his future course, he was at length
led to turn his face to the work OF the Holy Minis
try. Accordingly in the fall 1889, he entered the
Western Theological Seminary, where he contin.
ued three years in the prosecution of his theoog-
cal studies II was while he was at the Seminary
that the symptoms Of that disease began to show,
themselves, which ultimately issued in his death.
He came from tha. institution. much debilitated,
h,;p n,;x ,ust vuhi hlad
more or less during the whole of his life. K. e
|; After completing hi. preparatory course at the
Seminary, he was licenced to preach the Gospel
by the Presbytery Of Ohio, October the 5th, 1888.
After itinerating for some time in the bounds of
that Presbytery. he length put himself under
the care Of the Presbytery Of Steubenville, by
which he was ordained as an Evangelist, Oct. the
9th, 1885. 7.,.at 3, ',sri. -.a-. ,i. g...sl 3.
g That Presbytery having become divided. he
fell IN with ST. ClairsvlIe, In which connection
his life. He labored as a stated supply in the
churches of Malaga and Woo dsfeld, occasionally
striking other points according as his health would
permit. He continued at these points for some
years, sboripg with much success, and by his ami
able meekness and modesty, his untiring diligence
and persevering efforts in the work to which he
was called he became firmly seated in the conf
dence, and secured the warmest affections of all
who knew him. If ever the church produced an
example of an humble minister. our departed
brother was one. His whole department and con-
versation shaved that pride and him were utter
strangers s5 90 aiHa a.r t,s0 81 t,rs.'."
Whilst in this field he organized the churches
Of New Castle and Brownsville, at which be
preached occasionally. These branches grew rap
idly under his ministry. Accordingly in the fall
of ls4l he received call from the Church of
New Castle, which he accepted and removed
there, where he continued to labor the chief of
his time, during the balance of his life. ,'r
During all this time, he was the subject OF much
bodily affliction and infrmity, which of course
rendered him unable TO perform as much labor as
he would otherwise have done. No man was more
punctual than he to fulfil his appointments, when
his health would permit, and rather than dsappont
the tall Of l847, his disease seemed to seat itself
firmly upon his system, producing an intense
cough, and prostration Of the whole system. he !
was Of course compelled to withdraw from his la.
1ors though even after he was unable to ride out,
he would occasionally gather up few of his peo-
pie to his own house, where he would attempt TO
preach that Gospel which he so much loved. His
disease pulmonary Consumption) continued to
progress. I'M spite Of the skill and diligent attention
If his Physicians and friends. He was confined
ior some months entirely to his room, during
which he exhibited remarkable degree of pa.
ieDce and resignation. He seemed to be con-
Icious all along, that his pilgrimage on earth must
loon close, but it cost him not sigh, Tor he had
hope, which was of that firm unwavering kind.
which proved to his soul an anchor both sure and
teadiast True he had wife and many dear
riends to whom he was welded by ties of the
most endearng kind, yet still when the Lord call
ID. he. was willing to forsake all for the sake Of
eing with dearer friend on high. / spent
light with him few days before his death, and ii
vas truly gratifying to notice, with what pleasure
nd confidence he could repeat and appropriate TO
mself the eetpromses of the gospel On ask
ng him il he had any fears that Christ would for
axe him in the last trying hour; he looked up and
With great emphasis replied, "lhere is one doctrine
, the christian system, which to me is sweet
my present situation, and that is the doctrine (
'hich Paul establishes at the close of the 9Th
'hapter Of Romans, J" and here with apparent rap
IRE he went on with repetition of that whole I
assage "Who shall separate, US from the love OF
hrist! Shall tribulation or distress, &c.''
He thus fingered along few days, when on the
forming Of the 10th Of April, he sank into the ,
rms Of death as peacefully and quietly as into
wee, sleep. He retained his mind in full vigor /;
the last, and the last words which he was heard
utter, was the prayer of Stephen, which he re. c
eated again and again.5 "Lord Jesus receive my 7
2int," and thus his happy spirit left this house
lay, and as we believe winged It's way to man.
ons Of bliss. jmoa 9.fa tadi 3y'ia s9'fpis -,
"Let me die the death Of the righteous. and ietl