Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-27
RKm1N1sCEscE OF GovERHoR JOHN JAZZ.
"The memory Of the just
Smells sweet. and blossoms in the DUST"

Smells sweet and blossoms III lHe u"S''
These lines came forcibly TO my mind no! long slnce'
when enjoying the company of some lrendswho hao'
unexpectedly, Joined our family clfcle ai'er "'"!
years of absence The conversation turned 10 scenes
of former DAYS. and many pleasant "reminiscences f'-
turned with freshness 10 our memories.
Among other interesting ncldents,one ol lhe CUM
pany related the following My mother was le'
poor widow, with large amlIy, aud although no'
wanting in industry and lfugaliy. 1t was win oh1
Guilty that she supplied their necessities. We resided
in Westchester county, few miles from the resi-
dence of Governor Jay, One day to her surprise she
received note from VIM. Jay, (now Judge Jay 'he
the son of the Governor, requesting her to call OH
him as soon as convenient, as he had some pleasant
information for her. The curiosity Of ihDlamly
was great 'what can he want OF mother, was 'he
earnest INQUIRY The next difficulty was how TO get
conveyance, as it was too far 10 walk. k'!iu 'e
male neighbor offered her one, which was al The most
humble character. and also 10 accompany her. ny
urging and whipping the sorry animal they al last
arrived at Mr.. jays gate unwilling 10 let MN see
their old horse and wagon they tied The old nag al
respecable distance from the mansion and "eh' ILL.,
Addressing mother, Mr. Jay said My father before
he died requested be buried IN The Palies' mall
ner, and by so doing he said, There VIII ne saw
ING of about two hundred dollars, which wish you
In give 10 some poor WluOW, Wu"W "" 90" 49,
sister shall consider the NEST worthy, and want
YOU TO get the silver money, and count it out before
me now .And' continued Mr.. Jay, Mrs. b., my
sister and have selected you, and here is the mon
ev,, presenting bag containing two hundred dollars
all in half dollar pieces The poor woman was COM
ple,ely overcome with surprise and gratitude she
burst INTO tears and to express her thanks Dill
her word. could find no uIterance; she could only
weep. After short time the two females arose 10
leave thu house. Mr.. Jay accompanying them. "hen
thev had reached the piazza. what should they see''o
ther notification but The veruble old horse and way
on paraded before the door awaiting them, which Mr.
Jaw had caused to be brought in from the outer gale'
He having helped them in and laid the bag OF money
Al Mrs BIS feet her associate directed the horse 10
20 on bu, he was no, disposed to obey She at last
mos, reluctantly had to draw from The Bottom OF The
WAGON. where she had laid it, the hickory gad and
having laid it upon his back with some force he was
induced to s.ri, and .hey slowly sf the grounds OF
Mr. Jay.
"1here were happy hearts when she arrived al
home, aud had told her eager listeners OF her une1
pec,ed ror,nne Il enabled her TO pay ofsome debts,
and to render her and her family comfortable lor
long 'iMe.
sSome time has elapsed since this excellent wo-
man departed to better world but long will that
family cherish the memory of him who caused the
widows hear, to leap for joy"