Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-11-06
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Thus has passed away pne oil the mos
gifted of Vlrginia's daughters; one whose
sporlpss lie Won many hearts. Posses
.ed of natural endowmenis Of the highest
nature, she was prepared 10 appreciate
The measurable worth Of thorough mental
/; aiming. From her early childhood she
pursued nwearicdly truth in all lis forms.
and grapped almost premaluEely with the
severesl elements Of mental discipline. In
acquiring information all her powers were
in aciion,-and 10 HE elevation OF such
Ill her energies were bent.
Few female minds a, her early woman
hood were more cultivated better devel-
oped,-or even equally enriched with
Nature had done much in
preparing her for life work Of study, by
implanting in her mind an innate love OF
truth. Her education was one of the most
elevated grade. Both her natural and &C.
Quired qualifications were ola command.
ing nature, and prepared for her high
social position. But the superiority Of
her mental education did mol constitute
the most marked feature of her character.
Distinguishing as were high intellectual
a,lainmen,s in her life aud influential as
they must ever be OIL social position, vet
culture of another character gave peculiar
brlIiance to this interesting young lady.
Her tslents-her mental powers. her all,
she laid al The feet of Jusus. She was a
CHRISTIAN. Not one who had blindIy
subscribed 10 some religious creed, or
from early prejudice had united herself to
some branch of The christian church.
Such was NOT The character Of her piely,
or The results of religious influence upon
her heart. Her allegiance to Christ, sim
allied her affections 10 the in
leres,s of her Gellow-men. In winning
souls 10 Christ she employed her ener.
gies, and spent her life. Her heart beat
for the salvation Of los, ones, and IN the
amelioralion of the sulieIIngs of humanl-
~ life lamp was spent. Her soul was
compassinn's empire-Ihe home OF sym
palhy and regard. Wide was The sphere
of her affections and all had an interest in
her bouadless love. Who labOred more
devo,edly for her Savior than she |!
Whose life was purer or more spoiess !!
She loved To instruct the illilerale, and
teach the poor. Often have the cabins Of
Louisiana's servants been made Joyous by
her visla,ions, and many are The children
of Ham who have heard from her lips the
story of the Cross as she had read il to
them from the word of lie. TO many
such has she proved herself a "minisler-
ing angel" and not few will they be VIII"
will rise up and call her blessed. Sane
iifed educational influence, the pages OF
sacred lilera;ure,-and Plous association
had done much to mould her character,
but it remained for Religion to impart
the finishing touch,-to lay the capslone
on the beautiful column Of moral virtues,
and thus complete tie graceful super
structure. Over the pages Of Gods
word she possessed the mastery and could
readily turn TO any of lis divine truths.
Said one not distinguished for his exhlbl,
ton Of christian grace-"ChrIsiian is the
highest style Of man. and TO no char
actcr does religion impart such lovelIness
as to ea,ly womanhood. Hers was
character that shone (orlt as moral pyra-
mid. AlI.oG us have faulls-"to err Is
human" and doubtless she had hers, but
she was eminenhy successful in dimnlng
them BY the effulgence of her christian
purify. "They that be wise" says Dan.
el "shall shine as the brightness Of the
armament, and they that turn many TO
righteousness as the stars forever and
ever" This was with her favorle text
Of scripture, and the diligence it suggests
was illustrated in her life. She entered
her masters vineyard a, an early hour,
and toled till the gun Of life set, and the
night shades of death told her that her
day was DER.
As priter, the subject of this sketch
occupied no inferior position in the esIl-
nation of her friends, although the most
extreme humility ever marked her own
appreciation Of her best efforts. As a
wrller both Of prose and poeiical compo-
silion she possessed superior taste and
uncommon talent. Her contributions 10
literature were not of an elaborate or pro-
found nature. although she did not under
value dissertations of this character. Her
published articles all exhibit mental pow
Ter in no ordinary degree. as well as re-
6nemen, and cultivation the reward only
of intense application. Her association
with the bes. Of authors in her own
"sanc,um" had enriched her in,ellect,and
given polish TO her literary taste. What
ever she wrote was for The heart S sane
,uary tina, was the flower garden she
loved to cultivate, and even on the sterile
soil of mans nature did she seek for lrui,
The heart.s,rings she lOued to sweep
enobling emotions she loued to awaken