Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28
DIED..

In s.auuton, on Saturday, the 25th inst, BESSIE
PEYroN, infant daughter Of Rev. George B. anoousan
Spottswood Taylor.
Tribute of Respect.
AT meeting Of the students OF the University Vi
VIRGINIA a Committee consisting of A, j Arnold Jas
G. Hidden, and j. G. Dunlop, reported the Ioiio"hs
resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas. in Gods providence, we are called upon
to mourn the death Of our late esteemed
j. Mex Bratton, of Bath Co., Va, Therefore,
/. Resolged That whilst we acquiesce IN the mys-
FERROUS dispensation of Him who doeth all thngs we'll
we mourn the present yislauon because ms rel
atiyes have been bereft of faithful friend, and the
Medical profession of one who from his studlous hao-
it's we believe would have become skilled 10 the re-
sources of his science and thus have renecteo nonor
and dignity upon his profession: E,
q ResoLred That we sincerely condole Win hls AZ
Aicted family In the hour of their ylsltaton ont we
would remind hem that ''whom the LORD loveth ne
chasteneth," and that he "tempers the WIND 10 inc
shorn lamb. -,
8 ResoyUSd That copy of these resolutions be sent
To the bereayed family and copies furnished 70 the
Richmond Wing, Charlottesville Advocate, ana Staun
'0n 'pS''"''' G GEORGE P. BoNDURANT, Chan.
j. w. JONES, Sec'y.
0Death Loves a Shining Mark"
Died. in Athens on the 14th inst, at the residence
of Mr. Geo. w. Ross, Mrs. JAS &. LAIRD, daughter o.
lanes f. Patterson, of Stanton, Va
To those whose fortune it was to know, or whose
nriyileoe it was to attend during her last illness the
famented and gentle lady whose decease we have an
nounced, how true, by her DEATH IS made to appear
that oft quoted aphorism which heads this obituary
Possessed of youth aud beauty, superior and hlgn
" cultivated intellect Mrs Laird was pre-emnent FOL
oil those winning graees OF heart, OF person ana o
mind which make up the influential attributes Oh wo
man She united to quiet dignity the most unassu
ming modesty and gentle demeanor. Her
Accomplishments were native to her mind,
Like precious pearls within clasping she'll,
And winning grace her every act refined,
Like sunshine shedding beauty where 1t FELL
IA dn-;ro, barh riaf Soiourn N Athens the
affection and admiration of all who entered the magic
circle of her influence. Truly must all those whC
stood by her dying couch have felt that IN her case
"Death was dlsarmed of his sting and the grave o
victory Peu nor tongue pencil may faithfully
portray the beat6c scene of her death,bed.
Mayer has the writer of this brief tribute witnessed
so triumphant death. IL was indeed blessed PRIV
ilege to stand by her dyng-coueh and behold bel
beautiful cOuntenance illuminated with the glorious
light ofimmortality while IN sivery tones she spok
words of consolation, hope, faith gratitude ana ex
messed a perfeet confidence in the promises OF he
Redeemer to whose gracious care, with child-hk
trust. she committed her own soul and her helpless
infant her agonized husband her sorely oereaye'
parents and other dear friends and relatives. In
Tender farewelLgreetugs she gave to each OK tn
friends and attendants who had been with her during
her Illness by one she TOOK them oy tne nanu
and gave kindly admonluons ana tooS an alec1iona:
leave. Her address TO each individual was Spproprl
ate and varied in sentiment and expression cotnet
with flow of language we have never known eqailea
cued from the choicest words in the voeabplary ane
teemlQg Win gratitude lOT ING hihuhSSo "AA""A
during her sickness with encouragement to strive al
ter righteousness of earnest appeals 10 the uncon
gerted, clothed in each instance with terVent and
eloquent orson the throne Of grace in behalf OF the
weeping friends of whom she was taking last fare
we'll.
In the removal from this life of one so we'll lifted to
fulfill all the duties of wife, mother, daughter SISTER
and frend-one who must have welded an influence
potent for good upon society how manifest IS the m
scrutable character of Gods providence Long WI,
it be before those who knew Mrs :. " Laird, snal
forget the perfect model of the christian lady the de
voted wife, the affeetonae daughter the loving sister
the kind FRIEND the synpathizing and amiable wo
man. YEA many hearts besides those she LETT IN ne
loved Virginia home will ever fondly cherish brlgh
memories Of the lovely stranger.
"Ay, turn and weep-'tis manlness
TO be heart. broken here
Let the grave of earth's best nobleness
BE watered with the tear.
"She lived as peaceful as dove;
She died as blossoms die,
And now her spirit floats above,
A seraph in the sky"
Athens, Tenn, June 18th, 1889. *%F
~ Central Presbyterian and Lexington Gazett
please copy.