Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-27
DEATHS.
In this City, on the 14th inst, Cora Ann, in.
FAINT daughter Of G.. B. and Ann c.. Bagwell, aged
s months and nine days.

Gould spirits speak so We might hear,
Little Cora sure would say,
Weep not for me my parents dear,
But dry your tears away.
/ never can return to thee,
But Father, Mother dear,
There's room enough in heaven I see,
Seek, then, your portion here"
In the vicinity of Earpsbsrs', Johnston county,
n. c., on the Esd ult., of Scarlatina, Nancy Ann,
daughter of S. w. and Patience Smith, aged Is
months.
Also, at the same place, On the 2sth ult., of the
same disease, Benz. Hiram, sen of W. D. and
Rixsy Witty, aged II months.
rs Standard copy.
At Griswold's Hotel, Gold.borough, on last Sun
day merning, at 8 O'Clock, Mr. X. w. Petersilia,
formerly of Raleigh.
The deceased arrived Goldsboro' in q destitu to
condition, and took up his abode at Mrs. Griswold's
Hetel, where he spent the three last weeks of his
life. He was kindly and humanely treated by the
proprietors during the time, and had the medical
attendance ofDr. C. F. Dewey gratis. He died in
the midst of strangers, but was surrounded by
friends. On Sunday morning a subscription was
saken up to defray the funeral expenses. He was
buried IN a metallic coffin which cost forty dollars,
anu MS remains were ATTENDED tUTzv-gruvrby Is
large concourse ofour citizens. The burial service
was performed by the Revd Mr.. Fitzgerald of the
Episcopal Church.-Golds Tribune.
In Philadelphia, on the 9th inst, Mr.. George
N: Ramsaur, formerly Of Lincolnton, n. C. The
SUBJECT OF the above notice was bern in Lincoln
county, N. G. on the Goth of Sept. 1882. At an
early period OF life he was deprived of a fathers
care and instruction. His education and training.
therefore, devoted principally upon his MOTHER
who FULLY realized the greatness of her response
olllty, In his case, however, the task was not ar
duous: from a child, he was kind and affectionate,
especially loved his mother, for whom he cherish
ed tho most tender regard, even to the very last.
one OF his numerous friends who witnessed his
last struggle with the King of terrors whites, he
spoke OF his mother on his dying bed most ten
Derby But, though he had all the advantages of
a mothers counsel and prayers, yet still, he had to
gfapple with temptations for himself. 1t is due
the deceased to record the fact, that, in all his pre-
paratlon Tor the active business of life, he carefully
avoided whatever was low and beggarly, and aspirsd
only after that which was ennobling and elevatirp.
ms won tor him the respect of all who knew him
and he who knew him best, loved him most.
lie left n. G. the 10th oflast July, to seek a tenn
p0rary resldencsi in the city of Philadelphia. where
ne sosn formed new acquaintance with persons
whom he numbered With his friends. Having spent
q lie" months IN the city, he returned in December
TO visit his relations. Kind greetings awaited his
arrival, but no one dreamed that they would be the
last; and yet, such is the fact. He entered upon
New Year, in the midst of his relatives and friends.
HIS prospects were bright and cheering-the glow
OF health was on his cheek, his step was firm, and
there was nothing in the appearance eff the man to
inatcate that those kind greetings were exchanged
IN The neighbsrhood OF the tomb.
Heagaln babe Us fareweil-that farewell was his
last. lie returned to the city, rs he thought, to
prosecute his plans, which would have qualified him
more tullyfor usefulness in life; but it was in fact, .
eturn only to receive a final discharge from all bis
qtles and responsibilities here. He died amongst
rangers and yet, those strangers were his friends.
, - IN ali casssa solemn thing to die. Our ma
III Ia JUhAn at1nrI1~ 4-4lp ~
needs all the prayers and kindness Of the near
1 violations and could they have stssd round his
!. watch his every lsok, and catch his every
: Sand whisper IN every encouraging traths, and
Theerlngly of that better land, it would have
I'D someWhatfrom the reluctance VIII which
as him up. 1t is, However, q source of con.
!, 70 know, that the deceased suffered nothing
u Hant of attention. Every means which
. bi sklllful physicians could devise, was EN-,
- his recovery and when it was found thai
deatn wdafr NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. his eva
request, a minister of his own choice WAS called to
encourage and strengthen him, that he might meet
his last enemy with composurs. His spiritual ad.
wiser conversed with him at different times, in q
very feeling and sympathizing manner, and then
commended him most earnestly to his Saviour and
his God. It is the wish Of his relations. and es
pecially of his bereaved and smitten mother, that
this public expression Of their gratitude be given tc
all who miaistered to his wants and necessities.
MIR. Ramsaur, lowing to the fast that he was not
permanently settled was not formally connected
with any branch of the visible church. His regard
for religion was, nevertheless, manifested in the high
estimate which he placed on the means of grace
as we'll as in the calmness and resignation with
which he met his dissolution. He, himself. hac
hope of salvation through the finished work ofhi
Redeemer. His last words were, give my love to al
my friends and1 hope to meet them in heaven.-
And when he had said this, he fell asleep II
died apparently without a struggle or 4 pang. II
N-p~aHra . -. H. = L
to Lincoln county, n. c. that its last resting plac
might be in the aama burying ground, and by tn,
side of these who were dearest to him in life. Ar
rangemeLt is have been made to execute his wish.
Thus died our friend. The awful experiment @
life with him is over, its joys and SORROWS, it
hopes and fears, its prospects and opportunities ar
soon to be shut up and concluded with Ills mortal re
mains in the solemn silence Of the grave.
AFRIEND.
rs At a stated meeting of JAG obs Fork Divis
ion, S. of I, No. 267, Feb. 10TH, the followin
preamble and resolutions were unanimously ador
ted.
WHEREAS, We have learned with deep rsgr,
that Brother George NJ. Ram saur, has bssn by q
all wise Providence removed by death in the Cit
OF Philadelphia, on the 9th INST. Therefore,
ResOtUed, That we deeply dsplore his sudde
and unexpected death, and that we sincerely syu
pathise with his mother and relatives in this sa
bereave ment.
Resolved, Yhat in the death of Bro. Ramsau
our Division has lost one Of itI best membe..a an
the community a useful citizen.
ResotUed, That the members of this Divisic
wear the usual badge of mourning fer thirty da,
as a mark of respect for our deceased Brother.
Resotred, That a copy of these resolutions |
sent to his bsreavod mother and family, and
copy be sent to the Spirit of the Age for public
ton.
On Wednesday, the 18th instant, in tt
34th year of her age, Mrs. Sarah Z. Bake
daughter Of Hinton James, late of WHINING
ton, and wife OF Rev Archibald Baker, pa
tor of the Presbyterian Church in Salisbur
A victim Of Consumption, she hath " pas
ed away, but not in gloom" Calm and r
signed to the last moment, she fell asleep
Jesus, trusting in the glorious hope of
eternal abode in those mansions Of res
which the Saviour has prepared for his psopl
Near the Falls of Neuse, in Wake Count
GA Friday, Feb. 18th, Mrs. Lucy Pullen,
about the Goth year of her age. During h
long life she was blameless and exempla
in all her relations to her family and to
ciety. For thirty years she was blind, b
bore this affection and all the trials Of ear
with cheerfulness and patience, until at la
without disease or pain, she gently fell aslee
In Chapel Hill, on the 18th instant,
congestion of the brain, David billiard,
Nash county, NC. Mr.. billiard was a ST
dent of the University and q member of
Senior GLASS