Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21
RECORD OF DEATKs.

DIED ON Thursday last, at an advanced age W.T.
- BaowS, rect OF the late Chancellor Jno' o'o""'
DIED. ON Thursday last, at an advanced age 49,,
Polly PATTERsoN, the widow ofthe late '~'''
DIED, on Monday evening, May 9th, MATdA ME-
YlRGiNtA, daughter Of William H. ana wary - D"u-
lap in the tenth year OF her age
DIED, ON the Sth inst Mrs. MARGARET nSooKE'
and on the following Tuesday mex ""''N' N''s"A -
$3.50, ~ ,h.. hand OF God been laid upon in q
heavier ohastisement than IN inc removal ot NJ aud
NJ. Rroote from cur little circle But two weeks since
- 1901 among us in their usual strength and health
ssIonslv performing the duties OF husband, vile, iher
mother neighbor and end and now they sleep side by
.;de m our crowded house Of the dead. In moment
they seem to have been taken away-beIore our hearts
could be prepared for the separatonand even now We
can scarcely realize they are gone The painful event
has clothed this whole community in mourning aud WRIT
ten on almost every face the sad story OF 6trtase
ment The blow was sudden and overwhelming %
dispensation dark and ysterious. Around thein ~
entwined the choicest affection OF children khu
friends. To them society had long been IooN.uS GA"
was still looking as bright examples Of tFeIy -,
tue But while we looked upon them ta0 ~ rS;
came and bore them away from car ssn'' ue't ueEn
has made blank in midst whea S1luut S"sl,F DC
filled, aud caused many tears " ~" ~ H. sii -
he dried mn Al their sue III inc Socei circle,
in the ordinary walks Of life, in all the benevolent en-
terprizes of our community and IN the Church OF Cod
win their death long o. ie'''
No ono conl have been taken from US whose remoy-
a, will b., more widely and deeply amenteG than that
Of Mr. Brooke His modest and uupretcndln; worth
commanded the admiration of all who knew him. Ae
sought neither wealth conspicuous station nor pop
MAR applause there are few here VINO whl not long
and deeply feel his loss The quiet beauty and attrac
tyeness ofhs daily life his delicate regard Tor the tee
ings Of Others his unaffected courtesy, fr2nkuesS and
henignity OF auners his nice OF honor his gener
Gus aud disnterested kindness his strong love OF truth
and Justice his sterling honesty hts rigid CONSCIENTIOUS
ness and his clear chste and we'll furnished mind, all
happily blended in Just proportions had woa Tor hlm the
Fall
community No one could know Mr. Brooke without
feeling that he was perfectly upright and honorable
nan The loss Of such man. in the midst OF his use
fulness cannot be but regarded asa calamity 10 us -
mong whom he lived aId to the public generally
Nor was he indifferent the great subjects OF our hoy
religion few days previous 70 his DEATH ne SAID TO
frcud who sat BY his side 'Once was trouoeu win
skeptcal sentiments but they nave long sice oeeG pan
and know that they have an Allwise and Almighty
maker acknowledge the justice OF every dispense
tion of His hand aud feel that all this suffering is tor my
good" few hours before his death, he said, 81 have
long loved the house of Cod. i have merit Of my
own AlnY trust is n the mercy OF God through Christ
am in the hands Of Just and holy God Let HIN 40
what seemeth 70 him right has is all my testimony
But should do violence TO our own feelings anu 70
those OF large circle OF weeping friends dla we not
take brefnotce CT her, who, for nearly eighteen
years was his companion in life and now sleeps by hlS
side in the grave. 10 him w,ie she was lnyalua.
ble-hs stay aud HIS help. Her society was his chief
delight All who knew her viii bear wltness 10 Inc
virtues which adorned her character aud hte She pos
seSscd in high degree those mcStim2oie traits WhcI
woa for her the admiration OF l-coEsetenous, anna
bic. afAble Intelligent, self forgetting sympathzing
and ready 10 contribute to the good and the happ
ness of all aroua2 her.
Though death came suddenly she was not unprcpared
No she laid down the bed otsIcknesS than
she seemed be appraised ohis approach, and with al
her strength and diligence prepared to wecoiae ann
AS her hour drew near Sh, seemed inspired ny holy
courage and though saering great bodily pam was ena
hl,Nt IN nj Dpinul
deeIvr aud seeing him as he is To rs her memory
will always be dear. Those who Witnessed them Wal
aeSer forget the Of her dying hour Truly we arr
bereaScd ey these painful diSpensatlOnS OF God, alt
stupid must be the heart aud deaf the that cannO
hear in them voice speaking to all and saying, "S
ye therefore also ready tor in such an hour as ye hnl
hot the Son OF Man eometh." -
At meeting Of the Vestry ofTrinity Church, Staun
ton on the 18th Of May, the following resolutions were
adopted, unanimously;
Resolved That as it has pleased Almighty God to re
move b. DEATH RoGgRT 5. BRooNs, Esq, late mem
Der Of this Yestry do most deeply depore his loss
and take mournful pleasure in bearing testimony 10 thu
parity aud elevation OF his character, hs exalted wort
all the relations both public aad private which he
tanned, and AiS zeal and efficiency as festryman o
this Church.
Resolved, That in respect for his memory viii
wear the usual badge Of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved that we tender TO his afflicted l.milY our
most 'ine ~ aad hearttert sympathy.
Resolved That copy OF thSSc resolutions be furnish
ed 10 the Southern Chrchnln and 70 the Stannton pG
perS for Publication.
At meeting Of ,he Board Of Directors the Western
Lanac Asylum, at StSuntcn, " vdneSday, the 18th
day of May, lS5t.
This Board having heard, with profound sorrow, o.
the death Of Ro3gRr >. BsooEE, Esq member 9th c
Board, deem il meet to give expression to those seni
nens oi regard and appreciation with which they have
been inspired by his macy virtues aud services. Mr.
Brooke was member OF ihe Board for l6 years, aud
for the larger portion OF the time member of the E
ecutiye Committee, and abored most assdpously and
with truly phanthropc ZEAL for the prosperity Of the
Asylum, and welfare Of lis inmates The rich resocr-
ces Ct his highly cultivated mind his time, his laber
were freely bestowed upon this noble charity Of the
Stale; while his unorn irankncSs, courtesy aud Justice
greatly cndeared him 10 his associates in the Board aud
90 all connected with lhe Institution
Resolved. Therefore, that in tn, death OF Robert S
Brooke, Esq, the Beard the loss Of IN iryalua
bic member and FREUD 0! the Asylum
Resolved, That the Board attend the funeral Of the
deceased. body this evening. o'clock from his
iae feo.dence; and that the members wear the usual
badge OF mourning for the space o! thirty days
Resolved, That these proceeding b. published in The
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