Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-17
OBITCA AIRY.

DIED, on sunday morning, The 2oth ult., IN
the city OF Richmond, MARY C., wife OF Sam
ueI Workman, esq, after short illness
When the good and loved ones of earth pass
away, il is til and consoling to cherish the mem
DRY OF their virtues, and to wreath with the ar.
lands of affection their tombs. The recollection
OF their brig ht deeds and genial qualities, i'm.
parts comfort 10 the stricken hearts that mourn
their departure, while the example Of their piety
is felt upon the soul with an influence that
comes hallowed from the grave. 1t is thus,
that he, who pens these lines, as slight memo.
rial of one whom he knew well and loved much
recalls the bright picture OF life, radiant with
those gentle graces and virtues, that shed around
them the sunshine OF gladness and Joy.
The subject OF this notice was left at an early
age by the death of her mother 10 the training
care of sister, who with more than parental
iondness, nurtured the charge which Providence
had assigned her. The youngest OF the family
circle around whom clustered the hopes OF fond
brothers and dostng sister, as she grew in
years she became the JOY and pride of home
that TO them had been darkened by an early dis
pensation. Possessed by nature, of mind OF un
usual vigor, It had been cultivated by more lib.
eral system Of education than is common to her
sex. a sound Judgment and discretion regula.
ted her conduct on all occasions, and in whatever
circle she moved, the influence Of these qualities
was recognized and felt. OF quiet and gentle
disposition, she sought rather TO do good, thxn to
dazzle by display. To benefit and improve
those around her, seemed always TO be her high.
est aim, and il she succeeded in this, she was
content
About six years ago, she was married to the
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the day Of her death, she was the light of that
heart, now so desolate and dark To him she
was a companion dearer than life Their lives
lowed on together in an uninterrupted stream
OF conjugal love, with not single ripple TO dis
turb its surface In this, the hour of his saddles,
bereavement, he knows, better than can point
him, where alone TO look for consolation.
After her marriage, Mrs. Workman resided in
the city OF Richmond, and in her new home, her
unobtrusive intelligence and quiet manner ex-
erted the same influence and dispensed the same
enjoyment, as made her beloved and esteemed IN
every circle she had adorned by her presence
For some years before her death, her friends be-
lived she was possessed OF the Christians hope,
the fruits of which were seen in her pious walk
and godly conversation. A little more than a
year go death, with Iemorseess greed, snatch.
ed from her arms her Two little darling boys,
and laid them both in the same grave. This
sad event fixed her mind more than ever upon
things eternal that pass not away, and in the
month of November last, she and her husband
united themselves 10 the Church of God In
her short communion with the church on earth,
she gave bright evidences that there awaited her
higher and holier communion in heaven. For
a day or two previous 10 her death, she seemed to
be conscious that the hour OF her departure was
nigh, and with serenity and composure that
would put to shame the tortitude OF earth's
boosted heroes she watched the near approach
Of the grim monster. Candy and quietly with
tie same good Judgment which had character
lsed her through life, she disposed of her young
children, so soon to be left motherless and
when the final hour had come she resi- gned her
soul without d struggle into the hands OF its
maker. Her last utterance was, He knows
what is best and will do what is right"
Away from the home of her childhood, she
sleeps on a beautiful mound in Hollywood, by
the SIDE OF her two little boys. No more. gentle
sister shall We be cheeTed by thy loved form
here on earth, but, tender and loving hearts will
watch and guard thy sacred dust, and the How.
ers planted by affections hand shall be kept
ever blooming on thy grave.
Bright be the place OF thy soul
No loylier spirit than thine
Fer burst from its mortal control,
In the orbs OF the blessed to shine.
Light be the turf of thy tomb!
May its yerdure like emeralds be:
There should not be the shadow of gloom
In aught that reminds US of thee.
Young flowers and an evergreen tree
May spring from III. spot of thy rest,
But nor cypress nor yew let us see,
For why should We mourn for the blest ?
Es's''
DIED in Charlottesville, at the residence Of
Mr.. John B. Dodd, Miss MARGARET H.
SCOTT, formerly OF King George county.
DIED, on the 18th instant Mr. ANDREW
MILE, aged 81, native of Marseiles, France,
but for rs years resident OF Washington.
DIED, on the 10th inst, aged 10 months, HAIR.
RIETT WARD, daughter OF James P. and
AEietta J. Bayly