Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25
DIED.

At the Rockbridge Alum Springs, on Saturday
evening last. Mrs ELvIRA LYLE The funeral services
will take place at the Virginia Hotel, Staunton, OF
Tuesday morning (25th) at 10 o'clock.
At her residence in this county, Mrs PoLLY, wife Of
David Gikeson, in the list year of her age.
She had been a consistent member of the Presbyte
rian Church for considerably more than half centu
ry. Death was to her welcome messenger; ant
words like these were often her lips 1T seems
like death was long time coming-I am just wait
ing"
Her life was an example, and her death q triumph
sThanks be to God who gveth us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ
At Madison, N. j., the 2lst inst, of Erysipelas
JAMES PRIME STEVENSON eldest son of Rev. Z. E. ant
Cornelia p. Stevenson, aged IT,
Cut down suddenly, when his life was full of prom
Use With noble powers. and eager thirst for knowl
edge, he completing his preparations in the Mad
ison Classical Institute for entrance to an advanced
standing in Princeton College 1t will be gratifyin,
to know that, notwithstanding the progress of tn
markablv unimpaired, his frequent reference tt
the Bible and the Savior were very comforting.
On the sth of Nov, RALPH V. CLAYTON, son of Mr.
Thomas Clayton, aged 9 years and months.
Scarcely had the earth closed the remains O
the mother when its bosom must again be opened t.
receive those of son, called away in the morning
lie From childhood he was the favorite of all Wht
knew him. Amiable in his disposition, kind in hi
manners, he was the joy and delight of the family
circle sincere and afabe In his intercourse with hi
youthful companions he has not left an enemy benin,
him. In his protracted illness he showed all tn
meekness of the little child Not a murmur, not
complaint escaped his lips. With cheerfulness b.
submitted to ell the directions of his medical attend
ant. At last he fell beneath the stroke of DEATH as
flower early cut down. How mysterious are tn,
WAYS of Him. who directs all eventsl We trust b.
rests in peace, with mother beloved, who had gon
to the grave few short, short days before him.
B.
On the srd of Nov, at her residence on the Cal
Pasture River Mrs. NANCY G.. CLAYTON, wife of Mr.
Thomas Clayton, aged 81 years and three months.
Mrs. G. has left husband and a large family tt
their loss. 1t may indeed be said of her thai
she the afectionate wife, the tender mother anc
the sincere Notwithstanding with fidelity all the
retiring duties of her station, she found her highest
enjoyments in the bosom of her own home. Mrs c.
much respected by large circle of acquaintance
whom she had endeared herself by her gentle and
unassuming conduct, who sympathize with those be
reaved by this stroke of all-wse and overriding
Providence. To those distressed, or in want she was
ever ready to extend relief without ostentation
Mrs G. had for many years been a consistent mem
Der of the Presbyterian Church of Rocky Spring
Her last illness she bore with calm submission to the
will of the great DIsposer of all events Her faith
was strong in the Reedeemer of Sinners Her hope
blight and to the soul anchor sure and stead
fast. Her end was peace. Now in the confident be-
lief that their loss her gain that the crown prom
SEQ TO those who love the Savior, has been given to
herr and that she has exchanged this sorrowing dark
world for brighter abode, the deeply afflicted rela
tives, will find their hottest CONSULTATIONS. B.