Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-07

But few DAYS u..o we had to perform the me-
anchuly duiy of chrunienE the death Of the veucr-
able and vcaeFotcd Mrs. Lucy Hunter who de-
parted this life. il Bedford county Oh the 7th day
ofJuiv. We have now the pniniul task Of announc-
ing The death other son, ABsALoM, who died il
Backsburg. Montgomery county, whittier he had
gone on business, on Saturday, the l9th Of July at
10 o'clock, p m, after an illness If twelve DAYS.
and ID the 53rd year &c bis age. Tho first intina-
ti1n thnt his friends at home had Of his uitnelv
DEATH the Sigh, ofthe hearsc tat bore his NOR
tai remains back to them lie rests beside the
mudoring remains Of bis respected parents
iinviug been Intimately acquainted with NE.
Hunter for nearly IS years Of hill life, the writer
hopes to be allowed TO bear humble testimony to
bis worth a man and a friend. OF a naturally
strong mind, quick perception and roHdy Judgment,
which had been considerably improved by much
useful reading, he was most agreeable and in
strctiya companion and friend. Choice in tie So
| lection Of his associnies. his attachments, when
once formed, knew abatement. ami his whole
li,c was characterised by high moral princip.es.and
more than ordinary regard for the prcrepis ui the
Christian resion;-uf udomiti,lle energy md per-
crlncc, he had succeeded BY biz own cxrrtions
la Amusing considerable estate, which he be-
qneathed to his brothers and ssters--of meet be-
ncyolcnt and humane disposition, lie was not only
the duti,ul son, afecuuate brother, sincere friend
| aHd generous neighbor. bit he was an iudulgent
aud Mind Muster. Nhcn such men die. society
may truly bee said 10 sustain loss and the tear Of
friendship may well water tho sod that hides THEN
mortal remains from sight
DIED, suddrryou lie 18TH ult. AT Fairiicld Conn,
in the l9th year uf Ter age, Mr4. CARoLryE b. Con
Don. vile Of George A. Gordon. Esq, OF Savannah
Ga, and daughtsr Of Mr.J. B. Steenbcrgen.
Scarce "a twelye-month since, with the tairesi
prospects Of earthly felicity,-y1ung lovely and
buoyanf--she gave her hand 10 Hin. who had won
! and well deserved her love and nova mother
for ara hours space--the tenant ola tomb \ moral
nature, l"velyaS her person, with strength and
maturity Of character beyond her yenrs, cuncilatcd
the affection and commanded the respect Of all vino
knew Der. The native sweetness Of her GispOsi-
tim was heightened and tempered by that religion
ct which she was an early professor, an assured
Faith in which enabled her to mingie with natural
expressions Of grc at parting with all she loved on
eagth, those ottiumphant hopa in salvation Through
Jesus Christ. May tic same aith sustain ana com
fort those whose hearts are now crushed under n
bereavement so unexpected and overwhelming
-, at Bath-A!um Springs, Va, on the 25th ul-
timc, in the 4Jd year Of his age. AARoy MfLHADo,
esq, u the firm uf crguson & Miihadc merchants
and President Of the Branch Bank Of Virginia, il
the city Of Norfolk The deceased was Distinguish
ed for bis public spirit and for the interest which he
took in works ofinternal improvement.
--, at Christian burg, Mott 1omery county, va.
on Friday lsth lust, EoBEEr GARDIsER, IN the
9Th year of his age