Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-29
OBITUARY.
The Late Col. John Voolfolk. of orsn0s

Departed this life, at his residence in the Cou,
ty of Orange, on Saturday last, Col. JOHN WOOL.
FOLK, in the Goth year Of his age.
In announcing the death of Col. Voolfolk 81,
announce the death of one who was highly giil,
by nature. At very early age his count Inca
saw that he was well fitted by his many virtue
and high intelligence to be useful to his cuunr
and elected him rs their representative in the Gen
cral Assembly of Virginia Their confidence u
not misplaced, and he reelected until he So,
UNFAIRLY retired from their service.
AT subsequent period, in answer TO a call iror
his Senatorial district he again consented to sert
| in the Senate of Virginia, and was elected wihys,
opposition. In that body he assumed, at his ysn
first entraace, high position, and by his talent
and experience rendered important service to b.
State. To this high position he was re ele,r-
and served with the full approval of his cOnsi'
ents, until he again voluntarily declined a re FL,
| ton.
| Upon the call of the last Convention to amer.
the Constitution of his State, at the instance ID.
numerous friends, no became n candidate for
in that body, To- which il was considered Imports.
| that the most commanding talents and tLr mo.
| enlarged experience with thorough knowledge
the principles of representative government shout
be the only passport. His many noble quatie'
and high qualifications were at once recognized b
the district. and he WAS triumphantly elected a.
delegate TO the Convention, when he again di' play
ed those high qualifications necessary for the a.
charge Of the important duties deyOlved Upon hu
After the adjournment of the Convention b.
withdrew from public life, and devoted himself
his profession, and the duties Of citizen. Througl
out his whole career Us a lawyer he was emin'n,I
successful, and those who engaged hs 'er'lof
never had occasion to regret their confidence g..
though often brought into competition with aE'
of the most shining lights and brightest ornam.r'
Of the profession he sustained himself with msr.,!
ability and often bore of the palm Of victory.
There was nothing mercenary in hi' "har~''.,
he loved justice, and ever maintained IL PrI'.
plies. He was the friend of the poor and the bel
less, and his talents and his money were eyrfi.
their service. lie was the ever ready a''.sl
and counsellor Of the widow and the orphan. Al
"his hand was open rs day Ia melting charity -
In the relations of private life he had no super
lie was Il devoted husband, an afectionate BROTH
an ardent and sincere friend, and Il kind and 80,
siderate master. His loss will be sOrey felt by D.
neighbour in the community in wh"h he Ilr'-
and cannot be easily filled. His widowed reE
| has only the consolation OF his many virtue, 81
noble qualities, and we commend her 10 that bei'
who is emphatically the husband of the "'do"
In Orange County Court. January 24th, -
Lewis 3. Williams, esq, presented 10 the Cur
accompanied with some appropriate remark .f
following resolutions, which were unanlp TO
adopted:
The Court and it, officers, and the member o.! .
bar, having heard Of the death of Col. John W. .
folk, aud being DESTROYS Of paying some G'iiGSW
butte to his memory
Do Resolve. That in his death the people % -
County of Orange have lost a friend, VII" % -
varied relations of representative, lawyer snd I'd.
zen, was able, honest and taithiul-braNc Seh".-
IA 81 la. l.s.fNf
and an integrity of purpose and action which vs.
never subjected to suspic0n-lfc has leii Tenn
him memory which will be cherished BY
countrymen, Of eminent ability, enlightened Pa''
ism, and incorruptible virtue.
Resolved That tender To- his bcreaNr!H ~
/ the assurances Of our sincere sympathy l
Resolved That these proceedings be- puh.i'.''
and be entered on the minute Of the Court
Resolved, That the Court do now adjouTn
A Copy-Teste, PHILIP ;. fHi, tl"'
Above will b. found the proceedings OF Tue '.
in relation 10 the death of Col. John W"o'i"is
died at his residence, in this County, on >A'''-'
night last
Messrs. Gordon, Of Alb4marle, and W'I'a
Caroline, delivered appropriate ,pe""h"' 90 7.
occasion. Another good man has passed 'S''
virtues and abilities will be cherished by TIE J.
pie Of Orange. nil
II has been suggested that A subscription y, T.,
carried around by the friend Of the d''''"s
the purpose of obtaining sufficient amour,
neY to egeft oyer bis grave mouum'nt' -.
the idea good Que, and would be sal
project should prove successful. -O'""g' On
1t is with painful feelings are cgnI*ttw
announce the death of the Rev. JAS. y hN" ~,
the senior pastor Of the NJ. j.. churrae' w
Front Royal Circuit, aged about % year.
Mr.. f., few weeks since, went on WIZ
parents. who reside in Botetourt county u, ~
taken i'll when returning, on Friday 'a,'' wa -
Jackson. On Saturday he reached hi, -
here. where he fingered and suffered much iaD
Ill Tuesday afternoon when death came L" nf III
He leave Young widow aud two mail '5''
TO mourn his loss, but they have he hg'',t az
rance that he has exchanged life OF ~" '"'
bic for u never ending eternity Of bis. ,..,.,s.
He was an able minister, and during hi'"'
among us he became endearcd 10 The !" .,r,,
as minister aud man, by his Christian anu
manly department Iii. last word were ~
TO live is Christ, and 20 die j. gain. "''-
forever. Front Royal G"sen". -.
DIED, in Washington, On the eyenhs ,r,,
18TH instant, after al Hines! Of eight da! -"
inonia which she bore With christian 20. hit
ye;;snation, MARGARET ItNRin tnyf lfg
year OF her age, youngest dadShW' "
Mary k.Ryp ,rn
TINE, esq, aged about 81 year, f"f"I sg n.r1
led with The press in peRnsylyania' 1n' ,tg Pr
Gently an efficient clerk in the Once o.
Auditor at Washington. The deceased CIV. W. 10
estimable citizen And leayss many n'"'
meut his death.