Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
DIED.

In Albemarle, on the goth inst, MIR. ISAIAH STOUT
aged 90 years.
In Charlottesville, on the 18th inst Mrs. ELIZABETH
g., wife of Mr.. Joseph Points
In Waynesboro, on the 18th inst, GEORGE JUNxIN
FIsHBuRS, aged years and months, son OF the late
Prof Fishburn.
Near Deer6eld on the 10th ins at the residence of
its parents an infant child of A. s. and Ann W. Gre-
ner aged months aud 20 days.
"Sufer little children to come unto me and forbid
them not, tor of such is the kingdom OF heaven"
On the Long Glade, Aug. a7th, Mrs. ELIzABETH,
wife of Mr. Jacob ShreckhiZe. In the death OF this
excellent woman severe breach has been made not
only in her family. but also in the community and
church OF which she was member. She was excel
lent in all the relations she sustained As wife al
fectionate and devoted as mother teuder ano loving
endeavorng to bring her children up IN the pains o
Religion aud virtue, warm and hrm as friend FOR
many years she was member OF the Presbyterian
Church aud adorned her profession by CHRISTIAN
walk and conversation. The esteem IN which she
was held was shown in the fact that Notwithstanding
the iuclemency OF the weather on the day OF her
burial her funeral was attended By large crowd OF
persous and the tears aud SobS and sorrowfu coun-
ieuances OF so many showed that they lett 'ney na9
sustained loss No one could fully know her aud
not love and esteem her. She died in full assurance
OF happy Immortality.
tSy- Rock. Reg copy.
On the Slst OF July, at the residence Of her hus-
band, in Kinds county, Miss, Mrs. MARY E. Riyss,
wife OF John f. Riyes, Esq, and eldest daughter OF
Rev. r. w. Bailey, d. D., president of the Austin
College, Texas.
Gitfed by nature with an unusual degree of mental
olearuess and vzor developed by course OF training
and decipline such as few enjoy, this accomplished
lady had made atanmentsln science aud literature Tar
above those which ordinary minds have either the
patience or perseverance, to reach. All this was coup
led wththat unobstrusive modesty, which so often
throws the charm of simplicity around the highest
order of talent and learning. But 1t is upon the
Christian graces which so brightly adorned her char
scter that we delight to dwell Although reared I'M
der the influence OF Presbyterian forms and doctrines
and having early in life united with the church OF her
father she cheerfuly, after her marriage transferred
her membership to the NJ. E. Church, that she might
co-operate more freely with her husband In the uni
ted discharge of their christian duties. In her church
relationships as well in the social and family cir
Giles, uncompromsing faithfulness characterized her
whole course OF life. -,
She has left behind name and an influence which
will long ind an abiding place within the wide spread
circle of her mourning friends 1t Will be interesting
10 them to know, though the summons tor her
departure was short, that 1t found her with her
CLAMP trimmed and burning" In the early part OF
her Sickness while conversng with one very dear TO
her about the probabilities OF living, she remarked
"Tbere are several things would like to live Tor, but
Gods will be done. am the LORD $, ana Whatever
h. docs il right. II live will praise hm-fI die
7 will nraise him louder and louder" There is much
connected with her last hours that 1t would De pleasant
to Communicates but we shall mention only one add,
tonal circumstance to show her entire canness ana
submission. When found to be rapidly sinking, she
WAS asked, among other things if she had any wishes
to express to the future OF her children, she calm
y and confidently said: "God will take care OF my
children-theu sweey fell asleep in Jesus, to awake
only on the resurrection morn, leaving venerable
father loving husband three dear little children,
sisters brothers and many friends to mourn her early
departure
"Thourt gone to the grave, but twere wrong TO de.
plore thee
When God was thy ransom, thy guardian and
guide
He gave thee he took thee, and soon will restore
thee,
Where death has no sting, since the Soviour has
died" v.