Smyrna times., 1857-08-19
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On Saturday, Aug. Sth, 1857, at his residence
near Smyrna, Del, Mr.. Nathaniel Serve. so,
aged G3 years.
! Though of a retired disposition. and nna,n.
bilious Of place or position, Mr.. ). was w,dr!,
known, aOd being in many respecIsa reiuark;ht
man, MS character deserves more than \ pas
my notice. Uncontaminated bv the world an,
uncorruptcd by Its alurements and wees H.,
enjoyed that quiet serenity OF mind wEiclI The
ambitious ana aspiring can never feel thai
| Cain, Constant chesriuiness witch the vorlJ.
| y asplrant can never hope to ob'air. No,
seeking alter worldly pleasures, his lt,
was yet perpetual scene OF Summer anC
sunshine not cOurtng the favor or smiles
OF any, he yet enjoyed the confidence and c>-
teen OF all who knew him. Suhiecl, like other
men, 10 The extremes of JOY and sorrow, his
9rlelS were ever S0itenGd aud subducd by the
FeHccIl0n tina, they came from the hahn of
Klnd Creator; his pleasures ever TEMPERED and
moderated ny the remembrance that theV were
>hort-llved and hretng. POSSESSING a htart
irte from anxious desires ANA currodrng cares
"iS Couh'ehahce ever reflected to the world the
sunlight that reigned within; blessed viii an
equabIiIly and eVenness of temper almost orn.
verbal, that sunlight ever retained lis uu!ct ana
peaceiul brIllancy uncha uged and unc.ianpIDu.
Just and equitable IN all hls dealings his uu,;,,.
waiting honesty won hun the entre confidence
OF those with whom he had business lran,ar.
II ms; kind and courteous to all around him, he
gained the love and respect Ot all wno had ire
pleasure OF his acqn1Inlauce, the lasting friend.
ship OF all who enjoyed the comforts oi biz ire
side tender husband, kind father, goud
helShOor, faithful friend, a devoted Christian,
MS loss Is deeply mourned by a large circle oi
relatives aud friends. Bat they mourn not as
those who have no hope. Their loss 10 hls gain.
That religion which had brought him peace
and happiness in life, afforded hun also cum. |
tort and consolation in death; that christianity |
which had taught hun TO 1--we above the world |
md It's Influences, enabled him also to triumph |
he bOasted King of Terrors IN the hour of dis
olntlon. Trusting in the promises Of HE Cos.
pei, he died in the full assurance of blessed
beyond the grave, where II re-
ieened and glorlted spirit will bask forever ~
he eternal sunlight OF a SavIour's snllrs Oh
hat we may die the death of the righteous, ana
hat our last days may be like his. May hlo be-
saved family be enabled 10 meet hiln in hs
iew and happier home above the skies.
Smyrna, August 18th, 1857. VoLo.
DIED, IN Smyrna, on the morning Of Sunday
he 10th of August, FLoRENCE, infant daughter
# Benjamin ii. and Miriam f. Grecuwoud.--
ged | | months.
little Florence, lovely babe, has passed away
Like Il flower,
IN Earth's bower,
Did she bloom, and flourish gayy for a day;
'hea. dropping died. as tho twas only given
70 mock old Death
With her sweet breath,
md soar alofl to realms of rest-in Heaven. !
n. W. T
(Kent News please copy.)
In Milford, Aug. sth, Sally Ann, infant
aughter of James K. and Sally b. Lohaud, age
months and 23 days.
Near Milford, on Monday the 10Th inst, of u
typhoid Fever, Miss Mary w. DAVIS, daughter Il
{ Sally aud Isaac Davis, deceased, aged -
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