Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-11

IN wisburg, morning of Friday, 4th March,
1s5a Mrs. ANS MARr CuAMBERLIN, relict
Of Col. William Chamberiu, decd IN her
goth wear. The weakness ot old age '7as her
only disease; she was coafncd to her bed
bu, few days, and retained her senses 10
the last.
The life and character Of This venerable
mother afford materials for an interesting
chapter of domestic history. Her maiden
name was Kimhle; her Parentage of French
and German origin; her birthplace New
York city, IN Nov. 1859. WheH the British
took possession of the city, the famly-to
avoid Ihem-re;reated to ilunterdon county,
New Jersey, where, however, their premises
were afterwards robbed by the Hesslans.
She had many "reminiscences, Of varied char
ac,er, respecting those dark days in our
country's history.
Aner peace was declared the family re-
turned 10 the city. Their residence WAS in
Ann street, near William, where she daily
saw President Washington, going 10 and from
Congress, or driving out, and stated that, no
matter how often he passed, all wonld press
to the window 10 see his noble form; She
thought the popular feeling for him approach
cI idulatry, aud that his death might have
been a wise providence to check that tenden-
cy. Her memory was distinct of the persons
OF many other Revolutionary worthless.
Among their nearest ncighDors was the
family OF Washington Irving, and she often
carried the child, now the author OF the
sketch Baol,," in her arms. HIS writings
were amnnr her choice - treasures OF reading.
HIS SISTER. Miss Nancy irving, Mi>. {. cor
responded with IN her earlier years, and often
expressed her regret that She had not pre-
served her letters, which were among the
most elegant compositions She ever read
fully equal, She judged, to the literary produc-
tons Of the brothers. Not long before her
death, she said, Washington Irving must be
getting oid-as much as 75,'' and on enquiry,
it was found to be exactly his age.
in 1891, she married Col. Wm. Chambcrlin,
IN Blnalcc Valley, 5y whom she had eight
children, Nhe five Younger Of whom are !iv-
ing.) and survived him 42years. Her indus
ty aad Judgement in rearing numerous
family, were happily rewarded, and she passed
a good old age IN the enjoyment of the love
and esteem Of large circle Of friends.
From her youth up, Mrs. c. had a passion
for readIns, and perhaps few persons have
peru>ed more books, or better retained their
couieuts in memory. While a girl, She de-
voured everything accessible in the shape of
letters, often at times and places unknown to
her mother, and when three-score and ten,
l. ,,.I,, ,,t ia.-
book open before heF-bCth wheel and book
well employed. For five years past, her eye
sight failing. she used the eyes of others in
pursuing her wonted paslime of reading.
Her memory, especially Of dates, was most
extraordinary, and she was living family
record of all the old settlers in the Valley.
Her intimate knowledge of the politics Of the
day, was excelled by few men; her early
Wing training made her an ardent Republi-
can; and the religious progress Of the world
interested her to the last week Of her life.
She had no prejudice against innovations
did not esteem old times or old persons as
necessarily better lhan new-bui Judged ev-
erylhing by reason and its merits. she could
adapt herself to any company, and draw out
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Mrs. &. was chriStened by Rev. DR.. John
hoSeiS N"Ho WAS converter uilueI " Hi'he'u
nun Siry) Of the Presbyterian church IN New
York civ, but some time attended The Baplist
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tufe then almost Unknown IN such places.
Her church relationship was Presbyterian;
her Christian character firm. cheerful and con-
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r"e ',''' "' "''' was ''''' ~ " ,'",' '''"' o'
Revolutionary memory. she mad also wit
messed Commencements at Princeton, and
could never forget the excessive fit OF laugh
ter into which at one time Pres. NIlherSpoun
was thrown by the Grafton OF one Of the grad
yates; the narration Of the incident always
eXeried similar influence upon herself.
Thus has passed away one of the brightest
Enl,s IN the chain c,npec,;r, IN. r,asor, an.
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WIN '''' '' ''o9' e"'
person VINO hdu any uifect hhoWIedSe oi Inc
great men and stirring events o! our Revolu-
tIonary era. No one IN this region, probably