Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-02

A SOLEMN AND AFFECTING ScENE.-The Chris
tan Intelligencer of this week, gives an account
of solemn and affecting scene that occurred at
Amty, the residence of the late Rev. Geo. X. Will
liam. on, the pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church
in that place. on the Sabbath after the accident on
board the Reindeer. 1t cannot be read without
sympathy for those who are suffering the loss OF
such dear friends. The article which we give be-
low is probably from the pen of Mr.. Talmage OF
Niskayuna:
"rie Rev. George r. Williamson, did not reach
home on Saturday evening, according to his know II
arrangements. On Sabbath morning, the congTe-
CATION assembled; and the absence OF the Minister,
with the report of distressing casualty upon the
Reindeer, filled the minds Of all with great unea-
siness. messenger was dispatched to Albany,
for particulars to the steamer; and one also, to
Niskayune, TO request Mr. Talmage to conduct the
afternoon services at Amty.
'.No definite tdngs had arrived up to half-past
three, and the fearful apprehensions concerning
the fate of Mr. Williamson and family, supposed to
be among the passengers, covered every lace with
gloom. The worship commenced amid an unbro-
ken stiffness like to that OF death scene. While
prayer was being offered in behalf of the absent
ones, if they in astate of suffering and afllic
ton; in behalf of bereaved relatives, from whose
embraces dear friends had been suddenly snatched;
in behalf of the anxious congregation, that they
might be prepared for the approaching tidings, and
sanctfed in the result, the messenger arrived from
Albany. Handing into the pulpit an extra issue
from the press, he took his seat trembling and
weeping.
-."The congregation listened most attentively to
discourse, uttered withIquivering lips from the
words of Solomon: "Boast not myself of to- morrow
for thou knowest not what day may bring FORTH
The subject was illustrated by illusions to the
Henry Clay, the Atlantic and the Reindeer; espe-
cially did God bring home the subject in this last
providence, to the preacher who was now occupy
ing the pulpit, and 70 the people now listening to
him. ait is no time for a human sermonlzer to
make an application of this discourse, for q voice
from heaven is about to address you in manner
infinitely more impressive. Oour beloved pastor
is not, for God has taken him. When God is
speaking, let man forbear." rI
Thus ended the services, and the SC. ne which
followed may be partially imagined, but cannot be
described. 1t was one universal burst of SORROW
and weeping. short season was spent in hnmil-
iaton and prayer. and delegates were appointed to
attend the funeral, supposed to take place at the
city of New York.
Mr.. Williamson was indeed brother beloved.
A widowed congregation sits in dismay and an
guish. The closed parsonage bears an aspect of
dessolaton, impaired by the circums ances most
painful to behold. A deep gloom is settled upon
the countenances OF the whole community around,
because of this mysterious Providence, which has
removed from us so endeared family. A minis
ter and father, reverted and loved as for KNOWN
a devoted wife, whose cordial receptions and kind
hospitality have so often shared; darling boy.
whose childish sports have so attracted our atten
ton, and won our love. Many tender symyathies
are here expressed for large circle of relatives
whose hearts now bleed profusely by wound
which nothing but the Gospel balm can heal
We seem to hear them exclaim' 'All gonei we shall
see these dear ones no morep But listen, bereav-
cd friends. This dark cloud will soon break
This night DEAN OF earth will soon vanish, and
the morning dawn of blissful realities break upon
you. The happy day of unbroken communings Of
kindred spirits will ere long begin.