Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-30

write it on this card p ayes, nothing more
proper" The word remorse, was the II wri'-
ten in pencil. He took the card in a hurried
manner and fastened his eyes on it with
great intensity. "Write il on the back, " he
exclaimed--it was so done and handed him
again. He was extremely agitated- --Remorse
you have no idea what it is /; you can form no
idea of it, whatever; il HAS contributed 10
bring me 10 my present siua,ion-but have
looked TO the Lord Jesus Christ, and hope
have obtained pardon. Now let John take
your pencil and draw line under the word,'
which was accotdingly done. oWhat am
TO. do with the card !' inquired the Doctor.
"Put it in your pocket-take care of it-when
| am dead, look at it."
The Doctor now introduced the subject Of
calling in some additional witnesses 10 his
declarations, and suggested sending down
stairs for Edmund Badger He replied-'I
have already communicated that to him.
The Doctor then said-"Wilh your concur
renee, sir, ! will send for two young physi-
cians who shall remain and never lose sight
of you until you are dead; TO whom You can
make your declarations-my son, DR.. Isaac
Parrish; and my young friend and late pupil.
Dr. Francis West, brother Of Capt. West.''
He quickly asked--"Capt West of the
Packet % eyes, sir, the same" "Send for
him--he's the man-I'll have him.
Before the door was unlocked, he pointed
towards a bureau, and requested the Doctor
TO take from it remuneration for his servi-
ces. To this the Doctor promptly replied,
that he would feel as though he were acting
indeicately, to comply. He then waived
the subject, by saying-"in England i, is al
WAYS customary"
The witnesses were now sent for and soon
arrived. The dying man was propped up in
the bed, with pillows, nearly erect Being
extremely sensitive 10 cold, he had d blanket
over his head and shoulders; and he directed
John TO place his hat on, over the blanket,
which aided in keeping it close to his head
With a countenance full of sorrow, John stood
close by the side of his dying master. The
four Witnesses Edmund Badger, Francis
West, Isaac Parrish and Joseph Parrish, were
placed in a semi-cIcle, in full view He
rallied all the expiring energies cf mind and
body, 10 this last effort. "His whole soul,n
says DR.. Parrish, "seemed concentrated in
act. His eyes flashed feeling and intelli-
gence. Pointing towards US with his long in
dex finger, lie addressed us"
81 confirm all the directions in my Will,
respecting my slaves, and direc, them to be
enforced, particularly in regard ID a provision
for their support" And then raising his arm
as high as he could, he brought il down with
his open hand, on the shoulder of his favorite
John, and addressed these word5-"especi-
ally for this man. He then asked each of the
Witnesses whether they understood him. Dir.
Joseph Parrish explained 10 them what Mr..
Randolph had said in regard to the laws OF
Virginia, on the subject of manumission-and
then appealed TO the dying man 10 know
whether he had stated it correctly. "Yes, u
said he, and gracefully waving his hand as a
token of dismission, he added-"the young
gentlemen will remain with me-"
The scene was now soon changed Hav.
ing disposed of that subject most deeply i'm
pressed on his heart, his keen penetrating eye
lost its expression, his powerful mind gave
way, and his fading imagination began tc
wander amid scenes and with friends that he
had left behind. In two hours the spirit tool
its flight, and all that was mortal of Johl
Randolph of Roanoke was hushed in death
At quarter before - o'clock, on the 24tl
day of June, 1888, aged sixty years, he breath
ed his last in chamber of the City Hotel
No, Al North Third street, Philadelphia.