Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-26
OBITUARY.

DEPARTED this life OH Both August l9i9,
Mrs. ELIZABETH Hit. wife Of Col. John Hill,
in the 43d year of her age. She had given
birth 10 eleven children, seven Of whom are lir-
ing. the Youngest an infant six months and
eight days old. Having been endowed by ma
ture with a strong discriminating mind and an
amiah!e disposition, she exemplilied all the
qualities necessary 10 the making OF the truly
good neis shbor mother and wife. Being pli;.
ced by her marriage in llie delicate position oil
slep-noher, by her prlidenre and exceeding
kindness of heart. even wiesnut apparent ell
tori che was enabled to discharge the arduons.
vet high and responsible duties growing out OF
that relationship n such manner, as not only
10 preserve The utmost cordially and peace III
,he family circle. bnt also 10 make all feel that
they were blessed with the presence and super
in,endance of the real mother By her step
children she was respected, honored and loved
as she who had given them birth. AS neigh
Dor she was truly exemplary. To make 9th,
ers happy, was happiness to her, the law of
kindness was ever upon her heart and tongue.
She was never heard 10 speak evil OF negh-
bor, or Ito take upa rcproach against nelgh-
bor." Her aim was to do unto others, as she
W0hd they should do unto her. 1t was the rn-
ling principle of her life-as wife she shone
with peculiar brightness. In veal or wo, IN
sickness or health, she seemed to regard 1t as
her highest and holiest calling TO bring her every
resource, so to hear upon her domestic relations
ship as would the best secure and promote The
interest, peaca and happiness of her hnsband.
TO accomplish which she regarded no sacrhce
As too painful.
Some time previous to her death. she was
brought to feel the need of more intimate
communion with Gud through the merits of her
Redeemer. Yielding TO deep CONVICTION OF
the inbred depravity of the natural heart, and
lis direct opposition to God, she was brought
10 the exercise of an unfeigned repentance to-
ward God, and was enabled by the Holy Spirit
through the mercy of God. to view aud by
living faith to take hold upon Christ as her Sa-
vlour, and realize him in her heart. I" the hope
of glory" Her conversion was clear and The
evidence of n good and lively hope continued
with her 10 the last, in the enjoyment oil that
peace which passeth knowledge peace with
God through Jesus-christ Afllcllvc as is The
dispensation. to her bereaved friends, iamily
and husband it is her gain. Her sanctitied
spirit rests in peace, in the bosom OF her Father
God.
DIED Mt his residence in this District OH the
Goth inst, Capt. THOMAS Fl. LogELE Ess. i'll the
SD wear of his age, after long and severe ILL.,
ness which he bore with uncommon lortIfilde.
In his death the country has lost one OF lis most
useful citizens, and he left widow and live
children, with many relations and Trends TO
mourn his loss. But they sorrow not as those
who have no hope" A few days before hIs
death he expressed a firm belief in the reality o.
the christian religion. Of which he had once, as
ho stated had serious doubts. The doubts were
not only removed, but his soul was filled with
ioy inexpressibc end full of glrry. L.