Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10
RECORD OF DEATHS.

RECORD OF DEATHS
men. NJ the residence of Mrs. Ann E. Tucker, In
Winchester on Tuesday the 24tn ul'leG' ou W.,
rHASIEL BEvERLY TucKER, Professor VI Law a. WI"
-. I'd Mar Colleee in the 9th year OF his age.
DIED on the ID inst, at Her residence in Harrison
A.. NJ r. .TYARiSg Yosr, in the SD ear OF her age.
FATHER CALHOON.
RI. late Rev. WILLIAM CALhooN the subject Of
Oh lIowins notice. born IN Prince Edward Oh the
.ol Jsnv l77l. He was the son OF Adam Cahoon,who
was brother to Patrick, father OF John c. Cahoon-and
even mentally considered the theologan was no unwor
Thy kin Of the great Statesman - ~.
Father Cahoon, having been blessed with PiouS pa
rents was tho subject Of Religious impressions at
vert tender age so much that he was connected with
the PRESBYTERIAN church when only ten years Old
Between this period and his lyh year. ne qua'ineu
himself for the gospel ministry ehiehY uneer Tue III.
str,cton of Dr.. John b. Smith, OF Hampden Sidney, at
which time he was licensed 10 preach the gospel I'm
mediately after lcensure, he engaged IN missionary
tour through the Counties OF Greenbrer and Botetourt
accompanied by the present VI AeTanaer me Ptes;
future associations Thus Father Calhoon was not only
familiar, muisteraly connected with some OF the
graphically described in Dr. Aezanders work
on Religious Experience.
But nerhaps the most successful period of his Mis-
xionary life was in connexion with that worthy, talent
ed and popular preacher the Rev. Cary Z. Allen, IN
Kentucky and the whole djacent country From 1872
until lT97 that whole region was explored IN quest OF
Christ's scattered flock the wilderness and solitary
places where peneraed,p rotracted meeting were held
every where, the cross was carried onward m glory
and power s. mattudes protested conversion. Our ven
Grated Father often dwelt these with thrill
ss Interest," often did he narrate particular incidents IL
asr alive OF the grace OF God and often dd such con-
temptations buoy and brighten the gloom OF qeclining
years Here nc labored two years stately at EIkhoin
and about the same length of time at Ashridge and
Cherry Spring.
In 1871 he was called TO settle in Louisa county, A
bout this time he formed matrimonial alliance WIN
thtaR Rev
ly bur extensively knowa the Blind Preacher, and
whose talents and eloqueuce have been immortazed by
MIR. Writ in his British Spy. 1t has oiteR been SAID
that a mans marriage makes or mars him. In tue
present instance this relation su5sisted considerably
over alf century, and il seems impossible that any
similar relation could condRce more to the happiness OF
the parties concerned They were iove ana pleasah'
i'm their life, and divided only little more than three
months ia entering together into the joys oil their Lord
Il during the period of this pastoral charge that
Father C.. became acquainted with Mr. WIZ wao was
thea inclined TO sceptScism and Inhdeiy Meeting IN
the house of friend sleep was put aside and the whole
might spent in discussing the points at issue between
them. TO this discussion Mr.. Writ IN after HE was
accustomed TO ascribe, under the divine pressing ms
first convictions of sin which afterwards matured
and rpened into full conversion OF the heart OF Cod
call from the united churches OF Hebron and Staun-
ton sometime in 1904 or determined HIM 10 occupy
that field and in this associated charge he exercised
his mnstry for about twenty years AT the expiration
of this perod the church Staunton was gwen up and
his pastoral labors confined TO Hebron alone ms
church though comparatively small at hrst, M the
course OF ministry covering space OF nearly thirty
wears was greatly prospered, aud al the dissolution oil
The pastoral relation which took place IN 1854, was
hardly second in respectability and influence to any
congregation in the bounds OF the Lexington fresoyte
nv The circumstances that rent asunder the tender
ties which had hitherto bound pastor and people need
not now be told and il cloud did once intervene De-
tween him and the people OF his most ardent and un
diving affections has passed away, and holds forth an
addinal illustration Of the tranquilizing influence OF
the gospel of the prince Of peace The large and re-
spectacle assemblase at his funeral, was the homage
aud testimony ola whole community 10 tue gooo man 5
character.
This brief aud necessarily imperfect sketch, brings
us TO ae close Of what might be termed his pastoral Ia
borS. Bat did he regard his work as done Many
maay> WITH his delicate constitution ana at ms peroo
of lie SOuld have been satisfied with the things hat
were behind"-but he felt that he had commission
from his master, aud sense OF responsibility was con
Sinuay saving ''woe is me, il preach not the gos-
mel Fields of usefulness must therefore be found,
and the moral wastes beyond the Blue Ridge, aud the
hills of Highland mast echo his voice, and his althiu
and devoted labors in the congregations OF linking
Spring Rocky Spring and Shcmarah constrained atten-
tive ard attracted congregations to say OF him. though
once among the most popular preachers IN the state
that he exceled HIMSELF and that his last days were
his best days.
He was giEctl with mind acute, active and ngeni'
ous Hence in his best modes Of preaching his
thoughts were often striking and original and his pow
er Of illustration very uncommon; La DEBATE DC was
ready and clear sighted often sadly dshgurng the de-
fences of his opponcnt, many Of his co-Prcsbyters
frequently found % their cost His conversational pow
ers of very high eref and always fragrant oil
the gospel. This faculty always sanctted, made 1t
scriptuAy true of him, that he sowed the seed OF d.
vine truth BY all waters,' in the family, By the way,
wherever he went Often have we heard persons say
that they never went into his company and left without
feeling their hearts better Oh how will the writer
of these few lines, next TO his own family, mss his
faithful friendship, counsel and cooperation always
kindly rendered but never obrudcd.
Well he has ceased from his abors. That tongue so
untrng in the announcement oil gospel truth is now ST.
Int in death. That mind so active among the scenes
of earth now eXpatiates before the throne. "nat
flood Of light will the annals OF eterny throw On
faithful ministry Of sixty years duration. How Eany TO
whom he preached "the gospel OF the Kingdom, VIII
il be the Of life unto lfe savour OF death
into death, How many, seals OF his ministry, and
crowns Of rcoicug woald welcome his Ascending spir-
it, and oin the paudjt swell done good and faithful
servant" The judgment of the great day will declare
IL. how he wished to die with bis and i
seems his prayer heard, for feeble health excluded
him from the pulpit only very few weeks Before he
could say al am ready TO be offered, and the time
Of my departure is at hand. have fought good fight
have flashed MY course. have kept the flith.--
blessed is that servant whom his Lord whca he COM
eth, shall find so doing -
A FAITHFUL FRIEND.
IIgsRoS CHuRoH, Sept 1th, 1851.
The Session of Hebron Church met, hen the follow
Ing paper unanimously agreed to.
Whereas, God in his inscrutable providence has re-
moved our veneratcd friend and Father, the Rev. WM
CALHooN By DEATH and thereby covered large lam
ily and circle OF friends with sorrow
Resolved, That the Session OF this Church, on our
bwn behalf and that Of the congregation, hereby eX
press our condolences with the afflicted family aud our
s;neere sympathy with them in this bereavement.
Resolved, That the m5erS OF this Session DC
Committee to make arrangements Tor placing sntaoe
tombstone his grave, token OF our respect and es'
teem and that they have the SANE carried INTO effect