Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-24
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DIED, at the residence Of John Cuiliff, Esq, Ba
ker County, Georgia, on the 18th inst, Mr.. Jon.
p. CnnIsTIE, in The 22d year Of his age.
1t is seldom that bereavements Of this kind arc
attended with circumstances SO well calculated &c
wiring parents heart with more than ordinary an.
guish. lie was far away from the home of his par.
ents. Tho attended by many kind friends, the pres
ence Of father and the tender, soothing care of
mother, for which there can be no adequate substi-
tute, were wanting. They were advised Of his in
disposition, and their socitudu was relieved BY in.
iegence OF his convalesence and prospects Of
speedy recovery. But alas how soon were these
fond hopes crushed The sudden and unexpected
arrival at their door, of the remains Of their son.
was the first intimation they had tina, he was now
numbered among the dead. He died suddenly Of
disease of the heart and his remains, in charge of
two Of his young friends and neighbors, brought
back to his sorrow. stricken home. He was perfectly
conscious Of his approaching dissolution, spoke Of it
calmly and met it without murmur.
Although he had made his home among strangers
not twelve month. ago, By his gentemanly deport-
ment, his amiable disposition, his natural goodness
Of heart and his devotion TO his business, he had
ende~ed himself to large circle Of warm-hearted
friends, and had acquired as he deserved, their un-
bounded confidence and esteem. The many private
letters Of coincidence and sympathy from his friends
and neighbors to his afflicted parents, show their
high appreciation of his worth.
The deceased was induced by the kind solicita-
ton Of hiy near neghbors, Mr. and Mrs. Cutliff, TO
make their house his home during his sickness, that
they might as far as possible, supply the place Of
father and mother, in miniserng to bis wants and
it is source Of melancholy satisfaction to them to
know that their son, in his dying hour lacked moth
ing that their kindness could bestow. May they
A.. IN kha
will, and while they shed the tears which nature de-
mands, may they say in faith, "Thy will be DONE"
In one Of the private letters above referred to,
from young friend in Georgia, were the following
lines:
"Light be the turf Of thy tomb,
May its verdue like emeralds be:
There should not be shadow Of gloom
In aught that reminds as of thec
Young flowers, an evergreen tree,
MAY spring from the spot Of thy rest,
But nor cypress nor yew let me see,
For why shosld we mourn for thee, blest."
A FRIEND TO THE DEPARTED.
DIED, at her sons residence, in Edge6eld District,
on the 18th Dec. in the Slst year of her age. Mrs
MARY WILLIAMS, consort of the late r. H. VILLAINS
The deceased had for many years, and especially
during her widowhood, lived with her only son, Mr.
Butler Williams, and by her experience and careful
attention to the household, made herself not only
dear to all the family but was happy in having the
entire control. She was member of the Baptist
Church Of Christ for near ffly years, and always
her profession, by well ordered life
Two years before her death she was constantly
confined 10 the house. and tho las, two months Of
her life was in great suffering. She has finally
passed all ,rbulation md no doubt is at rest with
Jesus, which is far better.
May the numerous relatives and friends remem-
ber her example and godly councils, and be also
ready, " for at such an hour a. 70 think pot tho
Son Of man eomsth." D. D.