Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-21
RECORD OF DEATES.

DIED, at Buckhaunon, Upshur CO., the 18th inst,
IN the 4Ith year Of her age Mrs Nancy E. consort of
Capt G. r. Miller, formerly OF Augusta after short
bu; painful illness.
DIED, at his residence near New Hope lin this coun
tv on Sunday the ltth inst, Mr. JACOB HuMBERr Sr,
aged about Go years
He was "A native of Shenandoah ceNaty, but had for
many years. resided in this County lie was man OF
exemplary moral character, was an active anu useiu
member of the TuBker Chmch TO which he had long
been attached So we'll and ScruPuousiy correct dld ne
fill all the relations Of life, that he had the entire con
deuce aud esteem Of his ncghbors as well as their
warmcst sympathies and regrets IN his aniieetions'-
COMM.
DIED on the 18th inst at the residence of her SON.
in law DR.. F. II. Strbling Mrs FRANCES CUThBERT
in the Goth year OF her aye.
In the death of this pious and estimable lady, her
family large circle OF friends aud the Pres byteraR
Church of which she had long been consistent member
have experienced melancholy bereavement. Fuihll-
ing most exemplary manner the daies oil the sta
tiou she occupied, she has left TO all who knew her,
rare illustration of the virtues which adorn the charic
ter of christian lady. Early taught the uses OF adj
versity, her heart was not only weaned IRON an M
ordinate attachment TO earthly things, but subdued into
sweet submission TO the Masters will, cheerful con-
teutncnt aud peace che aolments oil his providence
and elevated 10 the enjoyment OF spiritual privileges
aud heavenly hopes. During many years OF ieeele
health, her delight the quiet duties OF domestic
life the acquisition Of christian truth and the Devotion
al exercises whleh taught AS she became aware OF
the of death, during her last and painful Ill
ness she evinced the utmost composure and peaci IN
view Of the great change. Before others entertained
fears Of the SSuc she informed her Pastor that she had
no expectation of recovery and that she desired to live
or lie as might please her Heavenly Father; and with
assured faith OF her accepancein the beloved, peace
fully aud quietly expected her end She oitea express
I'd some fear lest she might grow impatient, but never
animated doubt of her safety in the Saviour.
A few days before her death, believing her end at
hand she add esscd aectonatc admonons aud couso'
laons 10 these around her On one she urged the IN
I III Sou him
TREND who will not desert bs people when called 10
'pa>s through the dark valley and shadow of death -
To no absea she left assurances OF her com
fort s. peace in her lying Adapting to inian-
tile conceptions her views of Heavenly glory, she
sought to impress the mind of beloved grandson, with
sentiments OF rcSignat TO her oss by assuring him,
that she going to happy place. where she would
find $50 many little boys aud Girls singing Halleluah to
Lamb" Committing HIM and her beloved children, sis
tiers aad friends heI Saviour she then calmly await
cd her summons. Death, however was delayed sew
cral days. During intervals Of release from suffering,
she employed her cbc breath expressing her
OF the prrc0usnss of her Saviour, and in words Of adj
oaon & comfort 10 her Surviving friends. When the
HYMN commencing "N hen lahguor and disease invade
sc" was read her she responded TO its beautiful
lines $50 sweet, sweet, OH precious Saviour" The
part OF one of its stansas--
''Swect to lie passive in his hands
Aud know no will but his
was often en- her lips. For several days her morning
saua,ion to the family and her address TO nearly every
friend who called, was, al not yet over Jordon, bat
am nearly gone - Her views of her immediate hap
pncss after death unusually clear and intelligent
We all felt she passed away, if she had but left
The house on vsi to place. Alas for us, (but
how happy and glorious for herb fond delusion gives
place the conviction Of the sad reality, that she is
no more with us, for GOOD has taken her.
Let all strive, by following them, who Through
faith aud patience have Inherited the promises" kept
in perfect peace" by the Sustaining hand Of him who
sis the confidence of all the cuds Of the earth, TO
live that death, disrobcd or terror, will be US, &c
her
But the servant Jesus sends
To call ns 10 his nrnls 6