Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-23
DEATHS.

In this City, on Friday night, the 1lth inst,
Mrs. Eliza q. Mckee, wife of DIR. W. Fl. Mckee.
In this City, on the 23rd ult, Mrs. Eleanor Hay-
wood, relict Of Sherwood Haywood, decd, in the
91st year of her age.
In this City, on Saturday morning last, aged IS
years, Mr.. John j. Briggs, one of our oldest and
most respected citizens. He was for many years
an exemplary member of the Baptist Church.
Near Mount Olive Wayne Co N. C. December
Is, 1855, Cornelia, infant daughter of James and
Mary J. Williams.
ouner little children to come unto me, and for
bd them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven"
1O chap. Mark, 10 verse.
wilmington Journal & Fayetteville Observer
copy.
~ Our neighboring Town, Louisburg. has
been called on recently, to mourn the loss of two of
its most valued and useful citizens-AsHER II. RAY.
Esq, and Mrs. ANN THOMAS. The former having
a State wide reputation for his literary character,
his gentle, christian department and his uniform ex-
cellence in all the relations of life. We knew him
well, and we can with truth say-we never knew a
purer, better man. We subjoin resolutions adopted
by his fellow citizens, eyincing the high position he
occupied in their affections.
Mrs. Ann Thomas was indeed 81 mother in
Israel" We have shared the courtesies of her
hospitable mansion, and have often heard others
who knew her well, speak of her pure life, her ex-
emplary character, her sacrificing devotion to the
cause of religion. She has been called to her re-
ward in Heaven. On the 10Th inst, she exchanged
the Cross for the Crown. She died as the Chris
tan dieth-full of faith and good works. Well
may all exclaim May my last end be like hers.
At a called session of Washington Division, No.
u, S. of T., held at their Hall, on the 18th Janu-
airy. 1856, the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted by the Division, viz
WHEREAS, it hath pleased Tire All FFrieu- &C 4d Nor
ciful Ruler of the Universe to remove from among
us our beloved Brother ASHER H. RAY. in the
midst of his years and his usefulness, the firm and
consistent christian and true Son of Temperance
Therefore, be it
Reso1r.d. That in the death of Brother Ray,
Society has lost one of its brightest ornaments
the cause of Literature and Education a ripe schol-
ar and most able teacher, the Church to which he
belonged an upright, conscientious and devoted
member, and the Order of the Sons of Temperance
one whose heart was always IN the work, and
whose activity and zeal was known and read OF all
men. In all the relations of life his pure unblem-
ished character and correct christian department,
won the confidence of all who came within the hght
of its influence.
Resolred, That while we deeply deplore the los
our community has sustained, and lament the sac
breach made in the ranks of our Order, by this at
ficting dispensation Of Divine Providence, yet W
bow with humble submission to His Heavenly will
being assured from his pious Christian walk. tina
our loss is his eternal gain.
Resolred, That We tender to his bereaved an
afflicted family, our warmest heartfelt sympathie
with the sincere and earnest prayer, that he VIII
has promised to be a "Father to the fatherless an
a husband to the widow may administer to thel
that Divine consolation which His Grace alone ca
impart.
ResolUed, That as q token of our Fraternal low
and in memory of our deceased Brother, we W
wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days
Resolred, That a copy ofthese proceeding, slgnt
by our w. P. and R. S., be transmitted to the faml
of our deceased Brother, and the n. G. Christi
Advocate. Spirit of the Age, and Louisburg lag
be requested to publish the same.
VIM. X. BARHAM, w. P.
S.. 7. WILDER, R. s.
LouIsBURG, Jan. 18th, 1856.
At a called meeting of Clinton lodge, No. /
held this day, the following preamble and reso
tons were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has been the pleasure OF the a
!. wise Disposer of events, to remove from our mi
, our respected and beloved Brother, A. H.. Ray,
=. whose life were eminently displayed all the writ
that do honor to our nature and, whereas, !
Lodge, of which he was q shining lght, an
most useful member, is profoundly sensible OF
loss which it has sustained in his death; thereto
RessIced 1st, That in the death of our belo'
Brother. we, as we'll as the community IN when
! lived, have sustained an irreparable loss, ana I
: we deeply sympathize with his bereaVed ana an
ted family. !.
: Roaolred Cd. That in the eminently useful, pi
and christian life of our departed Brother, we b
Q the consoling and satisfactory assurance lhat
: loss has been his gain.
y Reaolred Sd, That as o token of grief for
h death of our Brother, we wear a badge of mourn
e. for the space of thirty days.
Resolred 4th, That a copy Of the foregoing r.
2 buttons, signed by the ". Master and Secretary
IS delivered to the surviving family OF our decea
le Rrothcr with the assurance of our coincidence
il sympathy, and that copies be transmitted to
Shirt of the Age and American Eagle, with a
I'd lat that thew COPY the same.
or 4 S. II. YARBROUGH, W
or N SKINNER. Sec. pro TEN.