Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-02-13
DIED.


DIED, on Monday evening, in Washington city, q: the
residence of his rather, after a lingering innnss, GALES
SEATON, in the 10Th year OF his age, son OF w. W.. Sea.
ton.
DEPARTED this life on the oath OF December, 1850. in
the county of Goochlard, Col. WILLIAM GRAY. Col.
Gray was well known by many in the State OF Virginia,
having served his country faithfully in the war VI 1912 n,
Camp Carter. lie was long a useful magistrate IN the
county of Goochland-vssa member, and for many years
an Elder IN the Presbyterian Church, and died III his Ssh
year, wi h n rational mind, having full i~aithianG belief In
the Christian religion. He Leaves II most atfcctionnte wife
and three children, with a large circle OF friends TO be.
moan his loss. Rs.
DIED. on the 5th day of February, DAVID MOORE,
Eco, OF Chesterfield county.
On the 9th day Of December last, while Mr.. Moore was
riding 10 Richmond in a buggy, his horse took fright, and
runLlE: against somc obstacle in HE course, the buggy
was overturned and he was thrown violently against ;h':
ground which resulted in u severe fracture ana iislaca.
Won AT tie ankle joint. He was Immediately conveyed
rolar house OF Il friend, where he received every atten.
non which the highest medical skill and the utmost kind
ness Of relative AID friends could suggest md Sss;nw.-
But. owing 20 he severe and complicated nature o: the IN
jury. i: WAS found impossible 20 produce II union OF the
fractured c%xtrcmitirs, and hence, amputniion became
necessary Rot, ulGs! il seemed that death had marked
him Tor is victim, and he survived the operation Only
about fifteen days, having displayed the nsst heroic ioItl.
,ude throughout the whole course o; his painiul illness.
Mr.. Moor. was born in the Stat" " New YORK; but ie
moved with hs parents TO Chesterfield county, whilst yc;
IN his infancy. His early education was moderate. but
combining 10 a vigorous. active aud cXpansIve intellect,
close powers OF application. bis mind became well stored
win varied ana useful knowledge. Cheerful, entertain.
ing and good naturca, he received nm honest aud cordial
welcome in every circle that be visited. But the promi.
ncnt feature n! his character, and that which gained Tor
him the most unbounded confidence and esteem, was the
Strict integrity which regulated and impressed itscli upon
every ac.iun o. his life. Herein he did truly stand,
las an iron pillar strong,
and steadtast as d wall Of brass.
lie hlled various stations OF trus; and responsibility, in.
varia5ly with that aptitude. zeal and fidelity, which chal.
Ienecd and ensured for him the highest confidence and
commentator OF his patrons. Commencing HE career
of business life as a poor, but honest and respectable
young man. he had accumulated = sufficient fortune 10 en-.
able him 10 devote bis attention exclusively TO agriculture,
a branch of business to which be- was ardsI,ly attached.
and IN the pursuit of which he WI eminently successful,
having acquired for himself the reputation OF II model
farmer. With a heart overlooking with tender mud bens'
yoient feelings. his hand was aver ready TO be stretched
forth with liberal bounty toward those who needed II.
AS a husband and a parent, no ono could be more ten
der rni affection ate. He has left ei.h children his ami
able wife having preceded him TO the tomb-:o mourn the
ios OF a father whom they loved Rid revercd with a iervOr
almost amounting TO idOlntry. He was Il kind master, and
wls dearly beloved b. his servants. But, alns! a truly noble
mcnlbrr III the brotherhood Of man, he is gone. AmeH'
cr.leIt eNalnulsr Of the virtues Of justice, truts! and sc,rr'
ness, nni an llteili gent and public spirited citizen. his loss
will br severely iet md c~epiored Atectionate, ho.pitn'
biz md accommodating 10 HE c i-hbors and friends,
'%'grnrp!ias them to hs soul with hooks OF steel'-who.
who can MI bic rlscel Bu, while we mourn hs depSr.
fare. md with profound grief have r~r.cOmmittrd his body
10 its native earth, yrt we have good cause TO believe and
u Trjri'e that his spiri, has returned in peace 20 the God
who gave il
CHEsrERFIELp, FEE. 10, 1857.