The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-11-11
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III WiIIIAn Mills died 81 the sth 81 Octo-
bes 1853; At bis residence near Yazoo City, 81
coagastion Of the brain. An intinate friend
m8y write bis obituary without my fear 81 in-
duleing II poetic ealogy of lis dislingushed
and excited merit. He was np ordinafv an.
ne filed large spec II tie o. slic con-
ddence, and always comma highest
respect Of those whO knew BIN. He was re-
Farded in bis profession as "a able and scien-
tifie physician. In 1882, he graduated 1t the
Pennsylvania University with great credit, and
the foremost OF his class. For many years he
devoted himself to the praetiee 81 medicine
with ability and success. lie won frienas and
gained distinction. The gentle spirit Of huugn
kindness was always displayed in bis admiit,s-
trations to the afflicted, ard impaFtsd the light
Of cheerf Iness II the distressed He wore no
cold exterior, for bis warm md generous nature
longad u q hieve something happy. Humane,
charitable and philanthrepie, he loved q in-
8ulge III the nobIest gynpathies p1 teart--
which made him 50 prominent il tHe social
walk 81 life He retired 4 few years-ug1 from
the nOus Iabors Of his profession, md settled
on Bis plantation. While he directed his atten.
ton to the cultivation OF the soil, and the arts
OF husbandfy, he never lost bis taste for liter.
nry and scientific pursuits. His mind was stor-
ed with the choicest literature ank philosophy.
and his soul, like some pure priestess cast its
richest offerings upon the altar Of religion, and
bowed itself at the feeto the blessed Saviour.
The study and practice Of the glorious princi-
pies Of christian truth were the source Of his
chief delight A fne Biblical scholar, his
mind was efnbued with elevated sentiments and
lofty aspirations In all his historical and
scisntidc.T he perceived traces IF the
truth as it is in Jesus. His knowledge Of Geo
graphy, Astronomy and Church history furnish
ed the most beautiful pillars to adorn and sup
port the christian character. He was familiar
with the writings Of the Fathers of the Church
he loved SO well; and the great doctrines which
they taught, were received and acknowledged
10 lie good and true What more need we
add! He lived clristian--he died with a
pleased assurance Of a glorious Immortality in
the great hereafter As friend, citizen, hus-
band, father--his name viii be cherished II
grateful recollections Never viii the aiter
of this brief notice forget SIS les, Or cease
% revere his-aenory rs 4ast hours we're
calm ND ps&cefuI. a distressed family deeply
mourn his loss. The dear companion Of his
bosom caught anew in the flying breath Of the
dying christian, the spirit of genuine love, up
held by the arm of the Lord in the hour Of a.
fiction. Separated on earth from fond and
generous husband, it brought sorrow and dis
tress u her heart. But the intensity Of grief
came with the death Of her eldest son. who, in
z very few days followed his father to the grave.
But yesterday, as it were, al vas gay and light
hearted, With promising and lovely boy
What comfort might he have been to lis
mother and riends. 4Let us not murmur. Gods
wags are past fnding OFT, and all His acts arc
last. "Fhe L I'D gave, and the Lord hath taken
away --aessr he the name o. the Lord"