Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-04
Death Of Two Estimsble Eren.

1eath or Two Estimable Hen.
Il is cur melancholy duty this week to
record the death OF two most estinable
tnen, who were beloved and respected BY
all who knew them On Sabbath last, all
heats heaved sigh when the announce
ment was swiftly made from door to door
that by sudden aud unexpected dispensa-
Of Providence. Capt. w. A. Moody one of
the conductors Oh the Central Railroad re-
celved death summons. He left Stanton
in the morning train OF that day full Of the
vi2or and strength OF manhood, and with
seemingly bright promise Of long life and
enjoyment. But at Gordonsvile, it was
SO ordered BY iascrutable destiny, that on
that day "lile's fitful fever" should be DER
with him. He was caught between the
cars and water tank, and crashed and
mangled in such manner as TO cause his
death that night at ten O'Clock. Capt
Moody WAS one of the most genllemanlv
and accommodating public officers we have
ever known, and by his gentle, agreeable
and amiable manners and department, had
won universal esteem AID respect. He
was unmarried, and was aged about 50
years. Thus, in the very prime Of man
hood and flush of health, with scarcely a
moments warning,w Was this most esiimable
gentleman cut. down, aud summoned TO his
final account. Velil5,
s'There is a destiny that shapes our ends,
Rough hew them may
Another OF our acquaintance, Chas. II.
McGuffin, who was alike esteemed and
respected in life, aud regretted III death,
breathed his last IN this place on Tuesday
morning last. after Two weeks Of pain and
suffering from DiatfGha. He had been
employed in the Virginia Hotel for some
time past, where he enjoyed the confidence
and friendship Of all with whom he be-
come acquainted. Mr.. McGufiin was an
honest maa-ethe noblest work of God"
Assiduous in business, kind, courteous and
oblIeing, he was the recipient OF the good
will and kind regard OF his entire circle of
acquaintance. Mr. MeGuffin was a mar
ried man. and in lie was visited upon
him no lille OF The affection and pain TO
which man is heir Severed from the
partner Of his bosom by sad disnensation
! of Providence, be left his business and
home iii his native county, Highland, that
he might be near her here 10 soothe her
in her n oments Of repose and watch over
her in the seasons wi hen the scattered frag-
ments Of dethroned reason, should seem
ingly war with each other. Under such
heavy alllietion he rested with Roman
ioltitude, the trial only developing the
genuine and manly traits OF his character.
iii, death-bed was surrounded by warm
and true friends. whose daily intercourse
with him acquainted them with his worth.
All The attention that afectlonate brothers
aud experienced physicians could give,
and die KIND ministralions of the female
members eli he Virginia Hotel and the
order OF Odd Fellows. {of which he was a
member J only served 10 assuase the pangs
OF death, and soften his dying pillow,
without averling the fatal summons.
Deaths shafts fly alicS Here fllls the village swain
Amt there his pampe d lord Ths cup goes round
And wac 50 a.f.ui as 20 auoit By.
Mr. eCalia leaves wife, four chill
dlen and other relations and friends TO