Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-10-21
Death Of G. w. p. Gusts.

Death Of G. W. p. Gusts.
We copy from the National Intsuigsnesr the fol-
lowing eloquent and impressive notice of the deetn
Of Mr.. Custis His body was deposited on the lSth'
in the family burying ground on the Arlington
estate:
"DEArH OF Nix. CUsT1s-It becomes our painful
duty to announce the decease of the venerable
George Washington Parke Gusts, the last Of the
members Of the family of Washington.
Mr.. Gusts died at Arlington, near this city, after
brief illness, on the morning Of the 10th instant,
in the 18th year of his age. For several years he
had stood alone in his relations the Father of his
Country, ever anxious, with flial reverence and
affection, to illustrate his character and from the
rich stores of his never failing memory to bring for
ward an annual tribute to his immortal worth.
Known and honored by his -countrymen, his
departure will awaken universally profound regret.
Born amid the great events Of the revolution, by
the death of his father, (Co. Gusts, of the army,
and son of Mrs. Washington by former marriageO
which occurred the close of the war. he found
his home during childhood and youth at Mount
Vernon, where his manners were formed after the
nobest models, and frow the great worthless Of that
period, frequent guests there, he received impress
sions of wisdom and patriotism that were never ef-
faced. Under the counsels of Washington be pur-
sued his classical studies at Princeton, and when
deprived by death of his great guide and father,
and soon after of his revered grandmother be de.
NOteu himself " HteTaTy anu agricultural pursuits
on his ample estate OF Arlington, the gift, by WILL
of that illustrious man. He was early united in
marriage to Miss Mary Lee Fitzhugh, of Virginia,
lady of unsurpassed excellences in all the relations
Of life, and whose irreparable loss three years ago.
he continued with sorrow and affectionate admra-
ton, to his final day, profoundly to deplore. One
daughter (Mrs. Lee, wife of Col. Robert Lee of the
army and several grandchildren survive him.
Mr.. Gusts was distinguished by an original genius
for eloquence, poetry and the fine arts; by know
edge of history, particularly the history of this
country; for great powers of conversation, for an
everready and generous hospitality, for kindness to
the DOOR, for patriotism for constancy of friendship
| and for a more than 6lial devotion to the memory
and character of Washington. His early speeches
on the death of Gen. Lngan and the overthrow of
Napoleon were everywhere read and admired, even
by those who dssented from the sentiments for the
beauty of their conception and their impassioned
eloquence. Those familiar with the columns of this
journal will not forget how largely we and the coun.
try are indebted to the warm and cheerful
spirit of the deceased for many invaluable remnis-
of revolutionary history, of the distinguished
men of those times and especially of the private life
Of their glorious chief in the retirement of the
shades of his home at Mount Vernon.
Thousands from this country and from foreign
lands who have visited Arlington to commune with
| our departed friend, and look upon the touching
memorials there treasured up with care of him who
was first in the hearts of his countrymen, will not
forget the charm thrown over all by the ease, grace
interest," and vivacity OF the manners and converse
ton of him whose voice, alas! is silent now. The
mu!ttudes of our feow.citizens accustomed, in the
heat of summer to resort to the shades of Arlington
will hereafter miss that old man eloquent who
extended to them warm hearted welcome and be-
came partaker of their joy.
Long believer in the great truths of Divine Rev
elation Mr. Gusts turned these for consolation in
his last days. and died in communion with the Pro.
testant Episcopal Church."