Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-16

Of that vast ocean we must sail to soon, and put
good works ON board and wait the wind that short
" blows rs into worlds unknown. Com.
At Riley's Creek, on the 2sth ult., Mr.. David
M. Lewis. aged At years. Mr.. Lewis was born
and raised in this community, and can bear tes-
tmony that through all the relations of life-citi-
zen, neighbor, husband and father-he sustained
an enviable reputation for correct and exemplary
department. For some time Mr.. Lewis has been
an energetic member of the Baptist Church, and
performed the duties of Deacon, in the Church at
this place, with credit and usefulness. He died in
the full hope of blissful Immortality, leaving an
affectionate wife and several children. together
with large circle of relations and friends to be-
moan their lOss.-Con1.
In this county, on the 9th uIt., of influenza,
Joseph Calhoun, son Of David and Hephzibah
Rivenbark, aged years and months. The
Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; bles-
sed be the name of the Lord. "-Com.
Also, IN this county, on the 9th instant, Miss
Margaret Sophia, daughter of David and Hephzi-
bah Rivenbark, aged 90 years, months, and
days. She was possessed of an intelligent mind,
and her desire was to cultivate and improve it by
reading and reflection. Her disposition was cour-
teous and cheerful, and in her habits she was in
dustrious and persevering. For her parents she
always entertained high regard; and TO her
brothers and sisters was never lacking in kind
ness In every circle of life in which her Creator
had placed her, she moved with the ease and at
traction of one of ripper years. For more than five
years she has maintained the character of con-
sistent member of Christ's Church. The Church
with which she was connected can bear witness
to the docility, recttude, and humility of her
Christian department; and when her last aflic-
tons came that were to terminate in her dissolu-
tisn, her faith did not fail her. Though these af
f1ictions severe and distressing, and of seve-
raj days continuance, her faith was anchored on
the rock of eternal ages. She could say, my re-
demption draweth nigh she would rather be abb
sent from the body, and be present with Christ,
which is far better.-Com.
Also, in this county, at the residence of her
son, david Rivenbark, } on the 9th instant, Mrs
Deborah Sophia Jane Rivenbark, aged 50 years.
The writer of this sketch has been acquainted with
this lady many years. and knows that all the sta
ges Of life through which she has passed-as a
daughter-as a wife-and as mother-she sus-
tanned with dignity and proprietv. For many
years she professor of the Christian reIi-
gion, and was justly entitled to the character Of
one of the excellent of the earth. AS she lived
she died in the Lord, and now resting from all
her labors. For her to live was Christ and to die
was gain.-C0m.
III OlIHIo" COuHlJs O4I ltlC VII uit, WF EIS6d
Landon, aged about 81 years. leaving an affection
ate wife and seven children, together with mum.
Der of relatives and friends, to mourn his DEATH
| Com.
In Brunswick county, on the 9th inst, Mr.
John Holmes, soldier of the Revolution aged 90
At Milton, on the 18th ultimo, after protrac-
ted illness, the Rev. Nehemiah H. Harding, D. D.
an eminent Divine of the Presbyterian Church Of
! that town.
| In Robson county, on the 22d ult., Daniel
McPhaul Esq, aged about go years.
In Bladen county, on Tuesday, 18th inst, al
the residence of Mrs. ]. B. Brown, Mr. E. J. Der
nard, in the 50th year of his age. Mr.. B. was q
highly respected merchant of this town.
At the residence of Professor Green, at Chapel
Hill, on Friday morning last, Mrs. Mary S
Holmes. the young and interesting wife of Mr.
Lucien Holmes, of Wilmington. She died o
consumption.
In Brunswick county, on the 25th uItimo, M
L. Boseman, aged 80 years, Revolutionary sol
| der.
In Duplin county, on the night of the 5th in
slant. Lewis s. Herring, Esq, highly respecta
bic and valuable citizen.