Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
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tatious life and the quiet virtues which adorned it,,
is suddenly taken from among us, time must be
allow ed for the tear OF weeping affection to be
dried, for the feelings to bow to the dispensation,
and the heart to submit to the decree of Provi-
dence, before the merits of the deceased can be
spoken of in the language of truth rather than
portrayed by the pencil of too partial friendship.
WILLIAM HENDLY SMOOT, Esq, died at
his residence in this county, on Monday evening,
the 18th inst, in the 63d year Of his age, leaving
an afflicted widow and five children to mourn the
loss which none can know or feel as they do.
1t is not our purpose to pronounce eulogy up
on this good man and estimable gentleman but it
is due to his memory to say that he has left none
behind him possessing more largely those generous
impulses which create confidence and give true
dignity to our nature. Mr.. SMoor was unosten-
tatious in his habits, unpreending in his manners,
kind in his social relations-as friend. sincere
and faithful, possessing good sense and sound
judgment directed by stern and infexible integ-
rity. But it was in his own family, at his own
ireside, where he was most to be admired There
might be seen all the graces and virtues that adorn
the pure hearted gentleman. They to whom he
was best known, loved and respected him the
most, and his nelghbors his friends and his family
do sincerely, and will long lament, his death.
ellis spirit has returned to the God who gave it. -
Died at his residence in Charles county, on the
9th instant, Mr.. WALTER Fl. ROBERTSON,
in the 4Sth year of bis age.
In the death of this man many have lost friend.
He was always ready and willing to supply and
provide for the wants Of the poor and help less.
Neither storm nor tempest could deter him IN this
important duty and they on their part manifest
ed their love for him IN his last sickness. (as far as
was in their power) by focking around his sick
bed, offering their services on every occasion !;
and if medical aid, or good nursing. or the SYM
pathies of all could have retained him here, we
should not be without him. But God saw
fit to take him and enter his name upon the list of
His little flock: and as he said sometime previous
to his death, that he had many near and dear at
tachments to- bind him to this world. yet if 1t was
God 5 will, he would cheerfully resign all these
and take refuge in Him. The deceased, although
sick for three months before his DEATH and great
portion of the time suffered the most excruciating
pain, bore it with that fortitude and camness
which so fifty becomes a Christian and when
Death was cutting him off from the scenes of this
world he lay perfectly resigned, with his hands
clasped on his breast and prayed to the last. He
has left devoted wife and six children to mourn
his loss, besides large circle of friends and near
relations.
Weep not dear wife for the loss
OF thy husband so kind and true;
But trust in God who has said,
He d shield and comfort you.
Mourn not loved children his death,
OF lie > SoHe W Hdppy ldHu,
But look to God who has promised you
A kind and soothing hand. b.
Died, in this village, on Monday last. after a
severe illness, Mr.. CHARLES H. WHEELER.
The deceased leaves widow and five small chill
dren upon whom this sad afliction would fall with
crushing weight, but for the sure promise of God
that He will be the widows and the orphan S
friend As husband and father he was ever kind
and affectionate, and towards all with whom he
associated or had intercourse in the way of bust
ness he uniformly evinced cheerful and friendly
disposition. He was good citizen, and his death
we lament.
Died, at his residence, in Prince Georges coun-
ty, on Friday. the 18th inst, after short illness,
Col. ROBERT d. SEWALL, in the 6lst year of
hi age.
Died, near Broad Creek, in Piscataway District,
Prince Georges county, on Saturday, the 9Th in
slant, Mr. GEORGE L. EDELIN,, IN about the
SD year of his age.
Died, on Friday, the l 18th inst, Mrs. EDELEN,
consort of MIR. GEORGE T. EDELEN.