Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-01-01

DEATH OF An EHISENT DIvISE.-The inteIli-
gence of the death of Elder JonS It. Johnson.
says the Louisville Courier, will be received
with sorrow by the entire Christian denomina-
tion in this country, for he was one Of the bright
sstllights Of that sect, This sad event aseuirsa
at the residence of Hiram BIedsoe, near Licking
ton, Missouri, on the 18th inst Mr.. johnson
was native Of Scott county, and "a younger
brother Of thedistiuguished R IL johnson, for
merly Vice President He was educated forthe
bar, aud while a lawyer enjoyed a large and lu-
contemporaries Ddfiug hisrcSidehccs in George
towniherepresente that district in Congress, in
1921, 1922, 1928, ls24land 1925 His oppor-
trnities for political distinction were of the
rarest kind
But he sacrificed all these brilliant chances
for earthly distinction, and during one of Alex
ander CampbelPs early yfsitsito Kentucky, he
united with the Baptist Church After the Sc
cessiOn of large party from the Church, under
the teachings of Mr.. Campbell, Mr.. johnson
became very prominent preacher, aud was
the leader of the reformation in this State. He
was a powerful speaker, and in the capacity of
an evangelist travelled very extensively and ac-
complished much good.
His loss viii be severely felt by his particular
denomination, and the Christian world at large.
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WE suspect that many a young reader of the
IntelIigencer often felt like asking the following
question, which some, correspondent has made
bold to ask of the Noahss Times and Messenger,
and which they have very discreetly answered:
81 deeply love young lady, and think she
does not hate me, as our correspondence plainly
shows. and would at this moment marry her;
but unfortunately | caunot support her as /
should wish, as my salary at present Is almost
insufficient for the support of one. have known
her long, and have always been timid regard
to offering my heart; not thatl think of being re-
fused but merely the want of Pargent. How
would yoa act, being situated as | alngn-Ehe
case you state is certainly very trying to a'man
Of sensibility. You merely state your present
condition, without reference to your prospects
or expectations which may be better. il you
have the honor to be acquainted with an esti-
mable young lady whom you really love, do not,
by any means, lose the chance of securing her
hand Your fortune may turn upon happy
union, and this may be the one good turn
which you are to look to for successful settle
ment OF your affections. In all such cases, we
have dNseit upon the view that the first consitl-
Grafton is true love; with industry, sobriety and
prudence, all the rest will follow. The test of
the young lady's regard for ybuwill be her con-
duet on your exhibition to her of the state of
your affairs. If she shrinkS, trouble not your
self about her; but il, like a good, true woman,
she looks them calmly in the face sees that it is
no fautOf yours that you are not better endowed
with worldly means, and proceeds to encourage
| you with sound serise and honest warmth of in
tereSt then is she the lady for your future wife.
You have thus the control of the matter in your
own hands"