Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-09
oBITU A r Y.

DIED. in this Village. the evening Of the lst
inst, T. HENRY MINIS, SON Of DIR. r. T. Minis,
i'll the twenty second year Of his age.
1t has rarely fallen to our lot to record death
which has made more sensible impression upon
our community than that Of this amiable young
friend. Aside from the large and hOnored circle
of relatives who were the more Immediately affected
by his loss, very general Sadness seemed, upon
the announcement of his death, to fall upon all
classes uf our teow-citzens. Nor was it 10 any a
matter OF surprise that such feeling should be mani
tested Tor he was kind and amiabe in his disposi.
,on, 20 pure in his habits, and gentleInanly in
his whole department, that he warmly attached T.,
him all who became we'll acquainted with him. 1t
was literally true in his history that
"None knew him but to love him,
None named him put to praise
And in his luss there are few among us, who do
not mourn the departure Of one who was well wOr-
thy Of their warmcst affections.
Though but young Christian, and recent con-
vert to truth, yet his short discpeship gave most
abundant evidence of his love and devotion to The
cause Of his Redeemer. Prayer for the conversion
Of bis unconvcred friends was one Of the habits Of
his life. And to these prayers were added the most
atfectunate and faithful personal entreaties and ap-
peas that they would not neglect the great interests
Of their souls. Of all the young converts who have
recently been added to the Baptist Church in this
Village none were active and faithful in hesere
spects than he and for this faithluness and devo
tion, none have more fully won the affections and
admiration Of his brethren
During the lucid moments which the nature of
his disease permitted, lie spoke calmly and cheerful
ly.of his Willingness 10 die if it should be Gods
will to remove hn-of his desire 10 DC with his
Sa2io., and TO behold the mansions in heaven which
Were prepared by Christ, for his followers. He ex
hortei those around him 10 greater fahrulness in
the service OF Their Master, and cntreated them 50
- 1--we, that they might meet him in heaven. And
having thus borne testimony to the power Of rei-
gon to comfort and sustain him. he fingered out the
remaining period appointed for him, and then calmly
and quietly fell asleep"
hope They believe tha, Jesus died and rose again
and that "even so, them also which sleep in Jesus,
shall God bring with him." "The Lord comfort
them more and more"
DIED, in Iliuds County, Miss, OH the 18th April,
JONES, of Typhoid Fever.
She was peculiarly distinguished for her affection
ate and srlr-sacriticng devotion TO her family and
attachment TO her friends, and her sincerity, firm
ness, modesly and amiablc disposition won for her
numerous throng Of warm friends and neighbors.
She was a faithful member OF the Methods, l..
Church and died as she had lived, strong in falh
meek anl trusting 10 the last.
Her death has ocr,s"ncd an aching void in the
domestic family circ'c, which never be filed I;
shlls, her memory will ever be fondly cherished BY
those whose privilege to enjoy her friendship
She leaves IN affcrtionatc husband and six chill
drcn to mourn her irrcparablc loss. D.J.
OK the a9,h Of April GEORGE GE'rZEN, Sr,
dc;ai ted this lie il The 18th year of his age
The deceased left Il numerous family Of children
and grand children, many OF them useful and in
tiue,al members Of society. 1t may be truly said
he lived useful and well spent life, discargng all
the duties OF a citizen with singular fathulneSs and
integrity. Nearly sixty years ago he Joined the
Baptist Church aud remained q consistent and up
rgh, member till his death. He met the summons
to better world with resignation and composure.
The following tribute in memory Of the deceased.
was maze by his (Rrpublican) Church OH account
of his usefulness and integrity.
WHEREAS, In view of the affliction with which
Divine Providence has visited in the loss Of our
venerable brother and friend, GEORGE GETzEN, Sr +,
we tho members OF the Church 10 which he was so
lon. and faithfully attached, DO adopt the following
Resolutions an expression of our feelings on this
Inourntul occasion.
Resolved, That we sincerely and deeply deplore
the loss which has befllien community in the
demise of this venerable servant of Christ.
Resolved. That we tender our cordial sympathy
TO the family OF brother in this. their bereayc-
nent, and that we mourn their loss as our nss.
Resolred, That rs n testimony Of the respect and
esteem we entertain the character OF our depart
ed brother, these resolutions shall be placed upon
the minutes Of the Church.