Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-06-03
DEATHS.

Departed ibis life Monday the 18th Of May It her
rrsidence in Bedford County, Mrs. Mary 7. Harris,
widow Of frederick A. Harris deceased in the the 43rd
year Of her age.
In the death Of this most estimabe lady, void has
been made ofno ordinary character A neighbor and
friend. her kindness almost unbouLded; poverty
distress left her door unrelieved; wherever
there sckness, suffering, death. there she
be found soothing tho bitter pangs of disease and bind
ing up the broken heart On such occasions her own
persoun convenience and comfort seemed never to be
thought Of 1t enough for her watch beside the
bed Of pain wipe the falling A q sister
she was hind, uGectionate, and sttentve. Those to
whom she bore that tender relation. will feel deep
their rrepar.ble oss They will miss the sympsthi-
sing heart that beat but in unison with theirs and
which ever ready weep with them in every
son Of darkness und affection. But it = mother,
the dearest and engaging Of all restious that her
virtues shone fourth in pre-smnent degree We have
others Of and exalted maternal worth, but
have never known her superior in this respect We
could ask higher earthly blessing than such mokhr.
As COMMUNICATE in the Church. her department was
exemplary; she humble in her professions, but high
in her attannents To her. stn live Christ to die
gain. Her hearts holiess affections given to
Heaven. her confidence placed upon the Rock Of
ages and when the shades Of death gathering
round her, all Gas calmness comPosure and peaceful
resignation. Her remains followed the grave by
large Of friends and acquaintance who Ind
assembled pay the last tribute Of respect her
and mngle their with those Of the bereaved
niy Amcteu feiauons, I0t as those VINO nave no
hope your friend is gone, but she has left you bright
example. That die. The counsela which
she gave and 'he virtues which adorned her character
perish, they viii live. and flourish, and tell for
eternity m the last Of her moulderug shall
have mingled with it's native dust and the sod that
her peaceful breast shall longer indicate her
resting place.
Died, Saturday, evening last, aged about 46 years.
Mr. A. r. BigIow, native Of Vermont. but resident oi
Farmville for the last Is ycais.
Mr.. B. was n universally esteemed, and sustain
ed most exemplary character for integrity and upright.
ness. He consistent member Of the Presbyterian
Church. but few hour previous his demise
rr~s.ed himself perfectly riened the will Of his Ma
kcr. Hs remains wers inferred on Sunday. and were
followed their last resting place by the Sons Of Tenn
perance and large concourse Of citizens. x.
By sudden and affecting dspsnsation ofProvidenee.
| the life Of Charles Edward, Son Of james D. & Mary
Jane Moeliek. aged yssn months and dsys, was
hraae ht painful and fatal Close, Saturday eve
aing. the Goth ns by falling in Lock, his Faith
ers ths County ofAmherst. By this sudden berrave
mens the family have lost aectonsts and interesting
child they have this consolation that their loss 10 his
eain-By this sudden disPensaion Of Providence
forcihly reminded. 'shat in the mdst Of life,
| in DEATH"