Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-30
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Died. in Jackson county Missouri the 9Th Of May
last Adam Bowker Clement,in the 22nd year Of his age
The deceased was son OF DR.. G. W. Clement, Sr.
and resided in Frarklin county, this Stale, whence he
left on 5l6 OF March last in company with elder bro
Their and six other persons for California. Just
tw months after he left the home of his childhood full
ofhope and promise, he fell a vict m to the cholera.
In going 10 California his principal object (nlke
thousands Of Others invited thiher by golden visions
to see the country that he might learn. He was often
heard to speak sensby Of the exaggerated accounts of
gold in California and accustomed ok upon the
course Of many others in the light of wild adventure.
The deceased was Young man Of uncommon ptOmse;
he possessed naturally fine mind; modes, and unobtru-
sive in his habits, he was little known beyond the imme-
re circle Of his acquaintance. Through the whole
'urse OF his life. his character marked for virtue
and integrity of purpose. In his intercourse with the
world, he was always just and fair He never did a
mean act hmseand yet was sufficiently guarded against
others to be alike beloved and respected
In his social relations his many noble qualities show
ed even more conspiouousy. As he dutiful
and obeden; brother, kind and affectonate and
friend, firm and devoted, incapable of lreachery Guile
never rested upon his lips. lie known to ap.
proach another with false face
The writer of this poor tribute of respect, knew the
deceased from his infancy and never were there combined
IN the character Of any person fewer faults and better
qualities. With purity nobleness and generosity, was
united in him something of the chivarc. Without be
ing oppressive in his nature, he quick and energetic
IN resenng an injury, yet was he kind and urgving-
with lively sympathy in the distresses of others and
always the first to extend to them helping hand.
The deceased has left circle of friends and
relatives to mourn his loss and his death has created
VOID that time will never FILL
Death has come steal,hy and cut him down Just at
the time when bright future promised to his many
fond and admrng friends They have this consolation
left, though gone from among them ''the way of all
flesh" he has left behind him spotess and unsued
reputation. is
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Departed this life Friday the 18th ms, at The Red
Sulphur Springs, RYLAND ROBERTS, ESQ., aged
sbou, SIS years.
The decd has long been resident Of Lynchburg and
one of its most successful and enerprising merchants
Kind In heart. unassumng in and of high
sn'.ed integrity, he had the confidence and esteem
oi all his numerous and varied acquaintance. He
empha'caily an honest well in heart in action
ana was bright ex ample Of uprghtness and prosperity
going hand in hand.
in the vain effort to redeem his failing health he was
suddenly cut down. away from his devoted wife and chill
dren and the intimate Of his warm hearted, friends
put to them will be some consolation. that all tina
Kindness. humanity and love could do among Strangers
was done, TO smooth the dying pillow. His bereaved
family have the sympathy-the and cordial sym
Pa,ny OF this entire community. f..
Died al Chares,on in Kanawl,a county. on Monday.
INC Gun lust. (his 4h birthday. } SAMUEL c. eldest
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