The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-05-22

Ob1tu1rye
On Tuesday the 18Th INST. Mrs. CAROLINE A.
POTTER, wife ofCol Il. W Potter and daughter
Of Samuel II. Stephcus Esq. OF this county.
Departed This life, at his residence near Elk
ton, on Thus lay lasi THOMAS GRAY Wilson,
in the 18th year of his age.
Died, at Port Deposit, on Sunday morning,
Feb. 18th, 1852, Mrs. MARY ANN Moore, in
the 23rd year Of her age.
The remembrance of the deceased will be-
long cherished by the circle who knew her ex-
ccllence, and were acquainted with the Lcwark-
able evidence given her of the Redecmerfs love.
While the irrcigious world looks with alrnira-
tion on those eminent in politics. in wealth, or
in arms; the christian, under the illumination Of
the wisdom that comcth from above, sees the
worthlessness of worldly honor, and looks with
greatest interest on those who receive the honor
that colneih from God. or this number was
Mrs. Moore.
Her conversion was one of the most interest
ing and remarkable. She was the irst-trnts of
a family, since gathered in from the world 10
the foil ofJcSus. Without having been brought
up in the habit of attending church, and with
little religious instruction beyond short attend
ance OF Sabbath school, she was brought TO deep
conviction by the Holy Spirit, and continued
two days in great suffering from the con-
seriousness OF guilt. As her convictions were
deep, her peace and joy flowing from sense of
pardon were correspondence comiorling. Thus
created anew in Christ Jesus, she was indeed n
new creature; oil things had passed away, all
things had become new. Such was the light
shed abroad in her soul by the Holy Spirit. that
every thing ound her seemed invested with II
beauty heretofore unnoiced, and on her magi
nation were stamped bright impressions Of the
holy'angrlS. and realities flhe heavenly world,
the first dawn of whose blessed and eternal light
was then breaking on the natural darkness Of
the heart. The nature Of her convictions, the
reality Of her change, and the remarkable man.
ncr in which she then able to speak of
spiritual things and give uttelance to her feel
insS in prayer, drew the whole family around
hrr made them feel the power OF religion, and
was the means Of bringing them to Jesus. That
hour they can never forget; then ''Jesus said
unto them, this day is salvation come to this
house, In the course of a few months, she
Joined the church Of which the Rev. Geo Bur
rOwrs was pastor, who always considered her
conversion as Il remarkable illustration of the
power OF DIVINE grace, and esteemed her as one
Of the most interesting members of his flock.
Her subsequent course was what nigh, be en-
peced from such a beginning. She continued
to grow in grace and in the knowledge o! our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Her affections
were more and more strongly drawn forth to the
Redccmcr; and her interest 10 holy services was
constantly increasing. Some thought It strange
she should make such cScrtions for attending
the sanctuary. Her zeal and love burned with
such icrvor, because she was, unconscious TO
herself and her friends, dra wing rapidly near to
heaven. Though cut oil most unexpectedly, she
was fully prepared. The Saviour she loved 50
we'll, walked with her aS she drew near the dark
valley: ripcnng her faith into full assurance;
anil with the light of his countenance, in her
last hours, gave her uIlness of JOY and a fore
taste of the pleasures for ever more, on which
she wa then abou' to enter. Hers was precise
Is one Of the case, noticed hy learned and pi-
ouS divine, who says: .'Soucthng peculiar is
al times impaired 10 sick and Il, ing christians, in
whose imagination God sometimes dlaws SO
distinctly the brightest images Of heavenly
things, that they seem to see them before their
eyes; nor are they otherwise affected than if'he
things Themselves were present before them.
This is a Kind Of descent of etvpn into the
soul. before the soul is talk, up to heaven"
With more beauty and feeling than was ever
possible in health, she sung the following lines,
and then passed away TO join in the new song
with the redeemed in heaven.
ellis blood redeemed my guilty soul;
On him all my burdens roll
From him seek, in him possess
Wisdom, and strength, and Righteousness.
His praise shall all my powers employ,
My present hope, my future joy;
For him count my gain but lost,
And glo,y only in his cross"
The grave Of such christian is a sacred place,
not only to bereaved friends, but To all who have
interest in contemplating the trumphs of re-
dcemng love over sin and death. From such n
grave, On the morning of the resurrection will
burst an angel form. brighter than that seen at
the grave OF Jesus; whose countcnance was like
lightning, and his raIInent white as snow.
S.Ns:ss s5Vssss .ssSS2
! IATS.--Ju>t received two boxes of the latest
/ / Style gentlcmenS silk Hats. Also quantity
OF Straw, Panama and Campcachy Hats, call and
! Sr,i hrm Ep wi claru III mt riprln