Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-29
OBIT U A r Y.

CBlT U A RY.
Mrs. MATILDA ABLE, consort of Alb. Able Esq,
of Edgehcld District, and the only surviving child
Of Moses and Anna Gib,on, was born in Newberry
District, Sept, 9th, 1912, and departed this life
Nov. 22nd 1854 aged AZ years and months
At very early period in youth she professed re-
subsequently, to which time, she exemplifed in oil
her relations of life and society the genuineness Of
her profession.
After her ntcrmarriage with Mr.. Able, she re-
moved to Edge6cld District, bringing her ccr,i6-
cate of membership from Trinity, and attached her.
self to the society at Bethleham by her consistent
walk and pious demeanor she soon had the conf
dcnce and esteem Of all who knew her.
Such was the blamccssncss Of her life that naught
was ever preferred against her, for her character,
both as lady and christian, was far above suspi-
cion Ur repr0ach.
In the language of him, whose appreciation Of her
virtues was cvnced by every consideration and act
Of affection which characterizes good and faithful
husband she was social and afable to oil. and none
more kind and obligng. The needy she never
turned away empty, and to visit the sick and ad-
minister to their wants wGs her meat and drink"
Her disease aud Scrofula Rheumatism combined,
painful and prracted, defying all medical ntcn-
ton which was timely and ably afforded her. In the
midst Of the most acute suffering however, she was
patient and resigned and would often sing and pray
and shout I" Glory to God.n Her enraptured soul
would frequently break out in exclamations Of Joy
such as 30. glorious day, o! glorious hope. My
soul leaps forward at the thought"
Her moral and religious worth can only find on
appropriate estimation in the language OF the Savior
- An Israte indeed in whom there was no guile"
She desired frequently to sec her uncle Russcl Glib
son, and hear him sing and pray. In word, hay
ing lived the life the righteous she could but die tho
death of the same. short time before she breathed
her last she was asked if she resigned to go, to
which she replied, "yes,n and closed her eyes in
death to rest with God forever.
Her husband is left little son, years old. as
mcmento of departed worth, and although the be-
reavemen is severe he" sOrrows not as those which
have no hope"
Her funeral was preached at Rocky Creek church
IN Friday the Oath inst, from John u rs, to
congregation of weeping friends and ncquanances,
and her mortal remains committed to its mother dust.
$50 Jesus slept: Gods dying Son
Passd through the grave, and bless'd the bed
/ Rest here, blessed saint till from his throne
| The morning break, and pierce the shade"
Nj. PUCKETT z
Newbcrry Sentinel and Ncwberran, are request
ted to copy.
DIED, of the Diarrhoea, Nov. 18th 1854, ut the
residence Of her parents in Edgcfed District, c.,
| Miss MARY ANN, daughter Of L. j. and NJ. 5. Miles,
aged Syears. months and 90 days
The subject of this notice was one of the most
affectionaic and dutful children with whom the wr-
ter was ever acquainted. Possessing remarkably
mild disposition, she WAS ever the same-erer ex-
hbiling desire to please her parents, her teacher
and her brothers aud sisters. slle mutually be-
loved by thcn Being naturally talented she easily
acquired useful knowledge, and was willing to make
almost any sacrifice assist her classmates in ac-
quiring the same; and consequently became much
eudearcd to them.
During her last illness she exhibited an extraordi.
nary degree Of PATIENCE Not o murmnr or CONF
plaint escaped her lips during 90 days Of severe
pain. j, is true she expressed desire to get we'll
and return TO her studies but she waited with sub
mission the will Of God.
She hns left many aiIctouate relatives and friends
to mourn her loss; but we hpvr the best assurance
that through the righteousness Of Christ rhs has been
washed from original tramsgrcsslop and that their
| loss is her eternal gain
"Dcath may the bands of life unloose,
Bu, can't dissolve my love;
Millions of infant souls compose
The family above" OPlLlO.
November le, 1854.
" Southern Baptist please copy.
DIED in Marion, Perry Co., Ala, Nov. Sth, 1854.
MIR ASDEEsoN H. TALDEnT, son Of Anscl and
h'cne' L. A"'oet'' i' 9ie '"'A'' 'e'' " '
age.
- mr. lALHE"f was "'S o''n W ~. -. Hussn.,' Hatsa,.
u, out was Drought, .! MS p"len!e, " I'"'"'''9
the subject OF deep religious impressions, and, in
'"c o','n ~ s' sS 49,, ' l"r,ror ,,aL ,n
81 II, -. ,n,a ,ssS ,rbcn he 49,.
pui; H,n,;v,.'l hy pav T. r I,y,ey From that linn.
=, ,b.. i,v ,f b;s 5r,th h.. renamed n consistent
and deeply pious member Of the Baptist Church.
IN the burning of the edifoc Of Howard College,
ON the night of Oct 10Th, he sustained the injury
| which terminated his youthful career. The fire.
ORIGINATED on the stairs endnr into the upper por-
| t;ons ,f ,be bu,3;nn and thew were completely en-
.',Ioi =" &C. L,.c,ra ,j,c s,,dsr,s uor. mad.
aware of their danner Mr.. TALBERT. with others,
made Intellectual efforts to rush through the devour-
ing elements and in doing so he inhaled the heated
atmosphere by which his lungs were so much lnJur-
ed ss to result in his death. In state of insensi
bljty he was taken from the fourth story OF tho
burning edi6ce, by the manly txertion OF Prof
Davis and Mr.. Wasbbnra In pain and suffering
he fingered on. until Nov. Sh, when his spirit re-
turned to the God who gave it.
The character OF the dead must not be judged by
! the circumstances Of their death. They must be
| Judged by the general course, and distinguishing
pcculiarites Of their life. Death comes in ten ihnu-
sand forms. Il is not the manner of his coming
that determines the character of the dying hut tho
| trpdcney Of their conduct and actions Let US ap-
| ply this rule to our deceased friend.
Mr. a. H. TALneRT was no ordinary man.-iIa
energy Vas untiring. and, when his purpose was
formed, he was unwayerins. He entered the Fresh,
man class in Howard College, and completed the
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