Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-30
oRITuARY.

DIED, at his residence in this county, On Friday
morning last, Mr. joan HARLAN, in the 37th year Of
his age.-tObituary next week.
DIED, in Staunton on Monday the ST init of bron.
chlal alice ton, MERRILL CUSHING, aged 40 years.
II has seldom fallen TO my lot 10 record the demise
more worthy and estn.be citizen than The subject oil
this brei memorial Of friendship and affection. He was
born the State Of Maine and removed 10 Richmond
about the year 1919, and from thence 10 this place
whore Tor the space Of 81 years, in al :he relations oil
social and domestic life, he exhibited i'll happcs
citation and most beautiful ha iony many OF the noblest
attributes and brightest virtues that can attach to the hu
man Character AS citizen, he contributed TO the I'D
vancement Of The public veal by the uniform suavity Of
his manners the spotless integrity Of his life, and the
untrng assdui,y with which he prosecuted the branch
OF business in which he was cngagcd-in this respect
his example might with confidence be commended a
model, which il would be safe in all 20 emulate. As
friend the virtues Of his character sone forth with sin.
guar ustre and beauty warm and constant in his at
tachment he was always prompt in The display Of the
mild and sweet sympahes Of his heart and profse in
extending the means Of relief when demanded by cir
cumstancvs.
in describing him in the endearing relations OF hus.
band and father we are persuaded that the most fer
vent strain Of cuogy would be inadequate 10 m up the
picture oil his excellence. His domestic circle the
hallowcd sanctuary within which he delighted to give
full play 10 the most refined and gentle promptings Of
his nature Upon the wife oil his bosom aud the chill
dren oil his he laVishvd the wealth Of his best ac
tons, and ceased up the close of life, TO cvncc
the most tender soctude and in all that effect.
I'd them in their relations TO time and uturity Upon
the tablet Of their bleeding hearts, the image ofhs vr
tues and the recollection OF the thousand fold Offices OF
kindness he delighted 10 fulfill, fond husband aud
parent, indelby nstampcd. In his consistent life,
pure example and tranquil death, he has left them
legacy lar ranscendnS in value the richest earthly pa.
trimOny.
AS the religious character OF the deceased may
be SAID Of him. that he maintained the purity and dgn
~ OF the christian profession through long series OF
ycars-embodymg i'll his experience clear perception
IF Ia.
an impressive conviction Of moral obligation, which ii
hls constant discharge Combined with this
the evangelical element Of habual trust in the
merit and sacrifice Of his divine Redremer accompanied
BY strong and Joyous persuasion OF his personal inter.
est in that sacrifice and Intimately allied with this
assured and satisfactory experience, practical
formity to the prcceps OF the Divine Law He delight
ed TO do the will oil his Heavenly Father.
AS member Of the NJ. E Church, he was called mp
on TO take positions Of an official character involving OBJ
legations aud duties OF the most important and response
bic nature He felt the weight OF these responsibilities,
and yet addressed himself with cheerfuness the ad
Tancrment OF the common Of our holy Christianity
He was ever found faithful TO the trust reposed in him.
No one could for moment suspect the strength Of his
attachment, 10 that branch Of the Christian Church TO
which he longed, and yet il was his delight cherish
the most liberal sentiments and catholic feelings toward
Christians of every nanchis charity over eapcd the
boundaries established BY the nnhoy and selfish spirit
OF bgotry, and distinctly recognised that bond
amongst Christians-Love to Christ and one another.
lHuS CohOFfncu 10 Inc principles, precepts, ana
spri, Of the Christian Religion, gave brghi promise Of
calm and peaceful close. Aye, more than calm
and peacelit the brightest style Of christian tr
umph-it was glorious exit from earth to Heaven-s
brilliant setting OF the sun Of life, TO rise again in cees
sl glory Interrogatcd by his Pastor short time be-
fore his release from the trammels of mortality, 10
the foundation OF his hope aud the nature Of the prospect
before him, he responded with cheerful CONFIDENCE
"Christ is ny hope"-"Christ is all and in all" The
language OF the poet was repeated 10 him
"Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
My beauty are, my glorious dressS
Midst flaming worlds in these array'd,
With Joy shall lift up my head"-
He adopted the sentiment, confirming his experience
in that solemn moment, and shortly after took wing for
acknowledgement I'd with the glory Of his divine Re-
deemer. he entered the bosom Of the heavenly city,
Thus was brought 10 pass that saying that is written
IL Tdasn "R ne q hi: victory
shall be worn, and The trnmphs OF tins victory shall be
sung, and the Joys Of this victory shall last throughout
Eternity "And heard voice from Heaven saying
unto me- Write, Blessed the dead which die in the
Lord: Yea, saith the Spirit that they may rest from
their abors and their works do follow them"
o. Richmond Times, and the Republican will please
copy.
At Special Communication Of Staunoh Lodge, No,
l3, held at the Masons' Hall, on Wednesday the 23d
day Of January, A l. $780, A. ID. 1850, the following
Preamble and Resolutions were adopted -
in the mysterious and inscruable dspensation Of Di
vine Providence the members Of this Lodge have been
called upon to mourn the death Of our much esteemed
aud worthy brother MERRiL GUSHING. This blow is
unexpected il is Identified with our Fra
ernty Tor number OF years, had been wont to point
to him one OF the happeS cmbodiments of its excel
ence: careful industry and uninching integrity in bu
sncss-tendrr and affectonae regard for his family
unobtrusye courtesy and kindness in his social inter-
course-a lively though unjstentatous interest in what
ever tended TO the public weal-and abiding attach
ment TO the cause Of his Redeem r, were the qualities
which marked him an illustration Of that high lyle Of
christ presented in Christian Mason. But after
illness TOO short prepare fully for this event, he
is taken from midst.
Be it therefore resolved by this Lodge
LIST. That we NAV not attempt expression OF OUR
emotions on being compelled 10 realize that our Brother
MERRIL CUSHING, is no more and that while we COM
plain against ''the hand that hath done this,
keenly alive to the loss have sustained in his reu-
val from midst.
3D. That in this unexpected event we are indivdu-
ally admonishcd ''be also ready" to meet the stern
and unanswerabe summons Of Death
Sd. That tender 10 the deeply afflicted family oil
our deceased brother our most earnest sympathy.
9TH. That badge Of respect 10 him, the members
Of this Lodge wear Grape the left for the space
Of thirty days.
5lh That the Secretary Of the Lodge transmit copy
Of the foregoing preamble and resolutions 10 the family
Of the deceased and also 10 each Of the Saunon papers,
for publication. Teste,
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Sec'ry.