The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-04-11
From the Buffalo AIrpyf;ser A.,r.I *

From the Buffalo Advertiser, April s.
funeral sermon on the occasion of the death of
Mrs Filimorewas preached in the First Unitarian
Church, OF which the deceased was member. bv
the Rev. George w. Hosmer, on last Sabbath
morning The discourse was touching and eIo
quent tribute to the worth of the lamented ladv.
and went home to the hearts of the congregation.
to most OF whom her many social virtues had en-.
oeared her. The reverend gentleman in the
course OF his sermon, made the following alusiops
TO the life and character of Mrs Fillmore:
Scenes OF the past week are crowding upon NV
mind. could speak of othing this morning bnt
death and Immortality. The sudden denartnre of
MRS. Fillmore has created deep feeling of sorrow
IN this community, and indeed throughout the
country The time of her death, lust when she
was released from the cares and burdens of official
enlnence, and was turning towards the Quiet
scenes OF private and domestic life, gives to her
unexpected decease touching interest.
associations OF bereavement and grief have
gathered closely around the Executive mansion
Vi our haten. Two venerable men, in the early
months OF their high honor, have suddenly closed
their career, and gone from the chair of State to
the bar of Judgment The present Chief Maeis.
trate assumes his honorable burden. smitten with
sadness by the death of his only son, an onlv
child; and ne who had but lately retired from the
great trusts committed to him, is made mourper:
at the very gate of the Capitol death meets him.
| and he, with bis children, bearing with them the
remains OF the wife and mother have come to their
| home to commit dust to DUST and End in the
bosom OF long tried friendship place to mourn.
our nearts are full OF sympathy and sorrow
Mrs. Fillmore was widely known, and everywhere
respected She sought not the glitter of superf-
cal accomplishments; she cared not much for the
soft graces OF face sentiment; her character WAS
one OF principles fabric of worth consistent
SUBSTANTIAL, enduring; not spontan eous product
from the soil of felicitous opportunity but reared
oy good resolve, and patient, persevering endea-
vor. Her life has been filled with valuable SER
vices. All who were near her have found supnort
in her strength. Her practical good sense. soft
tened and made genial by passing through her
genuine womans heart, rendered Der welcome
and useful and honored everywhere
Our departed friend was born at Saltwater. Sara
toga county, N. Y, March 18th, 1898. Her fthe-
was Rev Lemuel Powers, respectable clergy
man OF the Baptist communion. Her youth she
devoted to notwithstanding profession which
also honored her-and in that employment pro.
badly, she took her earlier lessons, 30 thoroughly
learned and 30 wisely practiced, in self knowledge
and sell culture and control Thus prepared, in
the strength OF mature womanhood, she assumed
the relations of domestic and conjugal life. As q
wife and mother, forbear to attempt description
OF what enc was. may not speak imperfectly
constant affection and tender confidence. praiseth
her, and her children, by reverend love- rise up
and call her blessed
Though 30 thoroughly faithful and efficient in
her home duties, she found time, and bad yigor
enough, TO pass beyond the closer spheres of DO
mestlcity. In most quiet and unobtrusiye wav
sne made herself acquainted with the topics of the
day and public affairs, and in all her husbands
distinguished and responsible positions she has
been at his side with sympathy and counsel, By
abiding in her own appropriate sphere she has
shown the gentle power that every true woman
Yields Suddenly she has passed away, with a
calm and humble trust in the Fathers gracious
mercy, as revealed BY Jesus Christ. The glare of
this worlds light never dazz,ed her sight: exalted
eminence did not make her giddy; nor did distin-
guished honor harden her heart. Quietly and
meekly she passed along through this worlds high
places and when weary with services and broken
by disease, and longing for repose she has gone 10
a nobier rest than any home earth could give
her