The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-02
From the Republic OF yesterday.
The Death OF Mrs. Crittcnden.

admrng and attached friends and acquaintance She
left this city but short time ago to mourn the death OF
her venerable and honored mother, apparently in fine
health and with the promise OF long life before her
The news OF her untlmely end came like a cold chill
upon the heart and days passed by before her loss could
be realized But she is more; she has gone in her
innocence and purity and goodness to land OF sanc
fed spirits Her weary head reposes in its final resting
place, and Memory with her busy throng, dwes in PEN
sve sadness upon all the lneanens OF loneliness and
virtue which peculiarly characterized her when alive
Most sincerely and truly do we sympathize with him
who so eminen,y possessed her confdng love and de-
voted attachment Model she in all that was
lovely in the character OF wife, her loss him is in
deed Irepar.ee but Hs who g gave has taken away
Divine decree Though her mortal remains repose
in narrow bed OF clay,
she is the grave confined;
D.ah cannot claim tn immortal mind.
Let earth close DER its sacred trust,
Bo, goodness dios not In the dust"
From the Frankfort Commonwealth.
That We sorrow not even as Others which have no
hope."-l Thess., w., IL
The Apostle presumes that Christians themselves must
SORROW" those blessed ones who seep in
Jesus" So far from indicating any exalted pety, il
would Indicate rather an insensiblity to the value OF
Gods best gifts could Telnquish dear friends without
the deepest emotion Standing with the two heanbroken
sisters al the tomb OF friend whom he loved, "Jesns
wePt" And gathered here with his weeping family,
around the lifeess form OF friend whom we all so
much loved il we give way to tears OF deepest sorrow,
so lar from exhibiting weakness unworthy OF us
Christians, We but nantes, susceptibility to the same
acquainted with grlei.''
il is an occasion which calls for grief venerable
fellow citizen, sincerely and londiy loved by al home,
he is highly honored by lire nation at large with his
weeping household around him, bows under the heavy
hand OF God. bewaing dcsolaiion OF heart and home
which no love Of friends honors OF nation
repair Ii is alike the impulse Of friendship and oil Chris
lian feeling that weep with those that weep" And
apart from the impulses OF sympathy in the grief of
Others we have abundant reason tor sorrow over the
common calamity Of ALL in the loss OF such friend,
aud the removal OF bright example OF virtue In the
person of whom not only had Nature lavished
charm OF person, mind and heart but whom also God
bad beautiisd with His own image animated with His
love, and honored with communion through the indwel
ling OF HIS spirit
Ii is no,siange tina, such should overcast the
view OF faith t.elt with shade and gloom burning
and shining light" OF pre-eminent briance. hath been
suddenly extDgus and naturally enough the sphere
which II hath been wont To enlghten-ake the family,
the church. and the social circeseems dim and gloomy
and sad.
1t will no, be thought exiravagant by any Of The large
circle OF this excellent adys acquaintance TO afhfm that
death could not have selected of his prey one whose loss
would be felt widely, more sincerely lamented
In truth, few persons oil either in our day. have
strongly impressed more minds and excited IN more hearts
OF the sncerest esteem and most lively admra
ton IL has been her fortune 10 be thrown much into
those positions in which American lady, withou, pas
sing all beyond the limits which religion and nature
assign woman, must in the nature OF the case, attract
something Of the public attention, and WELD no small IN
fnence Not only as presiding IN the executive mansion
OF our Commonwealth but as, in certain sense, repre-
government, her loi to be admired hailered and
boosted OF for she a woman OF whom the people OF
Kentucky proud beyond even their proverbia State
pride And yet, with everything in her position TO foster
spirit OF sell elaon in her heart, and spirit OF
envy those less fortunate than herself Mrs Cnenden
the hearts alike Of the rich and poor the exalted and
the obscure Whether moving IN the quiet sphere oil
home, rejoicing in the and affection OF hume
household, in the familiar intercourse OF friend
ship, shining in those brilliant circles whose fascina
tons often cspvate the heart and tempt the ambition
OF woman, she still the centre OF attraction 10 all
hearts, and the same sincere unaffected Christian
woman.
Mrs Crittenden possessed, In a remarkable degree,
those qualities OF mind and heart which render woman
admirable without respect 10 rank position.
Her mind naturally strong, active, and lnquirng, was
highly cuvated-its other endowments being crowned
with that aestimabe OF all endowmeDts, strong,
practical good Her temper, calm and well disci
plined, was yet generous, cheerful, and ardent Her
heart replee with tenderness and alive to every
cia sympathy Her pley, though glowing and earnest,
yet gentle and capable, diusing its warmth, and
making It's life and power TO be felt IN every situation
while at the same time, in modesty and seif-doah,ng
humility. it shrunk from the gaze and notice OF the
world
As to her domestic character, she, as nearly any
lady have known realized IN her lie the beau
tiul ideal OF the model described in Scripture,
prov, 3lst) "The heart OF her husband doth safely
trust in her Strength and honor are her clothing. She
openeth her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue 10 The
law OF kindness She ooketh we'll 10 the ways OF her
household, and eateih not the bread of idlcness Her
children rise up and call her blessed her husband also,
ously, but thou eycellest them all.
In the conspicuous sphere in which IL her loi
TO during many years OF her life, she presented
forcble illustration OF the fact that peiy and good sense
not only compatible with, but add luse to- all those
graces and accomplishments which the great world holds
in so high esteem. Enjoying all the advantages OF high
place in society and shining with pre-emDent grace in
the most brilliant circles her peculiar glory bear
her honors modesty, and her Jewels so meekly
as to avoid The disparsgement of envy itself and
TO lose the affection and sympathy OF the humbest
Christian friend
As protesting Christian. Mrs Crtenden's life and
example deserve TO be held IN especial remembrance
Would 10 God that all her young friends mig in tins
regard, be followers OF her, even as she followed
Christi With mind thoroughly imbued with the spirit
OF the Scriptures, and heart mbutd with the SPIN, of
Saviour, she exhibited in her daily walk the power
OF The gospel There little of show and parade in
her religion Retiring and modes, almost to midy in
the expression of her religious feelings and Of her views
OF Duty she had yet hfmness that would compro
principle which would pass over
neglect OF duty energy and perseverance in we'll
doing that knew failure and zeal for The cause OF
Christ which knew little OF languor and depression
And her death was in harmony with her life She
walked through the dark valley and shadow of death
sion TO her unwaverng confidence in the mercy of her
Saviour and the of her interest in his blood
The only heaviness OF spirit she felt for cher kin.
1red according the flesh" And her dying as her living
moments were occupied much with earnest desires thai
all her friends might "see the salvation OF God"
Yes, my friends, there is for much "sorrov"
when such one is taken from And yet we bless
sod that Eve not, even as others who have no
hope" This event. calamitous TO is TO her but an
entrance into Joy unspeakable and full OF glory" To
her, ito die is gain " for "bIessed the dead who die
ord thn do AZ