Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-18
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DIED.
In Fairfield, on the LIST inst Miss ELIZABETH MOORE
in the - year of her age. She had for MANY years
been follower of Christ in the Presbyterian Church
A good woman, she died in great peace.
At the residence of her son, II. A. Chrisman at
Merose, Rockingham County, on Thursday afternoon,
the 9th inst, Mrs ELEANOR CHRISTIAN relict of John
Chrsman, decd, in the 63rd year of her age.
Near Harrisonburg, on Friday evening, the 18th
inst of consumption, Mrs ANNA BURKHoLDER, wild
of Mr.. David Burkhoder, decd, in the 42nd year
of her age leaving four children to her DEATH
She acceptable member of the Mennonite Church
for twenty years.
Near Fairfield, on the 5th of Sore Throat REBEccA,
daughter of John l.. Orenbaun, and on the 6th john
W., son of the same. On the 7th, -, son of John
II. Patterson. Thus in few days have these fond
parents parted with their children but it is we'll with
the children. May they strive to meet them in their
home above.
In Staunton, on the 10th inst JOHN WILLIAM, in
FAINT son of Alexander and Rose Anne Atkinson, aged
months and days.
''This lovely bud, so young and fair,
Called home by early doom;
Just came to show how sweet flower,
In Paradise could bloom"
Near Mt. Scion, ON the 7th inst, CHRISTIAN RUsM1-
Sell, in the 74th year of his age
In the death of Mr.. Rusmise Augusta county has
lost another of her aged and valued citizens He was
born in the county, and never had a temporary
residence out oft He was good man in all the
lations OF llte-aectlonate and devoted husband
and father-warm as friend and neighbor; he was
also christian. Since early life he had been aconsis-
tent member of the German Reformed Church. He
died in the full hope of glorious resurrection.
'Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the North winds breath,
And stars to set-blt all
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, death !"
The above lines family represent my feelings when
hearing of the death of Mrs. SALLIE E. WILSON, wild
ow of Robert 5. Wilson, Decd of ROckbridge county,
who died the 1St inst, aged about % years. The
disease (Diptheria) which terminated her life, done
its work rapidly, she was i'll only few days. But
notwithstanding death came the hey day of life,
and Unexpectedly to her friends. she was prepared
for the conflict, and 1t only proved to her the gate of
endless bliss. She had for several years been
sistent member of the M. E. Church.
On Saturday morning, lst inst at the residence of
Mr.. George Houston, Lucy HousroN. only daughter
of Rev. T. M. Custer, of Lewisburg, Va, aged IL
years and months. The deceased had been suffer-
ing from occasional hemorhages of the lungs during
the past year but during the last ten days they be-
came so frequent and prOtuse greats to PROSTATE,
and at last destroy life Though child in years,
she exhibited maturity of religious knowledge and
experience seldom met with in one so young. Three
years ago, during revival In the Church Of Lewis
burg, she gave the first clear and distinct evidence of
conversion manfestng great interest," not only In her
salvatOn but also the progress OF the work OF
grace then gong Since that time the evidence
has been not only strong and uniform to her piey,
but equally to her growth in grace. God seemed
to be preparing her for his own presence. And many
tokens and proofs of her gracious state and growth,
unostentatiOusly afforded by her common walk IN life,
remain to cheer her friends, and to assure that
the promise of God, which IS ''to and our chill
dren, is no vain promise. Strict and conscientious
in the discharge of all private religious duties pos
sessed of peculiarly tender conscience. her reading,
conversation and thought, seemed for the past twelve
months to turn naturally and almost exclusively to
the subject of religion; and her history during that
period forms of those beautiful exhibitions of
y piety at the record of which the world often eers
but which, nevertheless afford strong of conso
lation to christian parents IN bereavement
On Friday morning last, the 14th inst Mr.. NOR
c. BRooKs, Of this place. in the 50th year of his
age. Mr. Brooks health had been impaired for seve-
rel years, but his decline very gradual until a
bout month ago, when 1t became apparent that his
days on earth would soon be numbered. Having been
Postmaster at Staunon for many years, he was wide
ly known, and man who ever lived in this commu-
nifty enjoyed enviable reputation. He possess
ed rare combination of qualities which made HIM
universal favorite Faithful his engagements kind
hearted. Conscientious and intelligent, he was never
spoken of but in terms of commentator. In early
life he united with the Presbyterian Church, and
through long years proved the sincerity of his profess
sion by a consistent walk and conversation. All men
admit his upright blameless life but no estimate of
himself afforded him comfort in anticipation OF the
summons to appear before a holy God. He was dis
tnct and emphatic in declaring that the sole ground
of his hope the atonement of Jesus Christ Thus
supported he contemplated death with perfect compo-
His peace was uninterrupted, and as this world
receded from him. he had calm and cheering view of
the futurity which awaited him. 81 feel like Sleep
ing" the last words he spoke as death closed
his eyes
$50 live, that, when thy summons comes x.,F
Thou 90 not like the quarry-siave at night,
Scourged his dungeon, but sustained and soothed
By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave,
Like one that draws the drapery of his couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams"
Tribute of Respect.
At Special Convocatlon of Staunton Lodge No.
3D. Free and Accepted Masons held at the Masonic
Hall, on Sunday, September 9th, A. L., $500. A. D.,
1860.
The death of Bro VIM. Young being announced to
the Lodge-On motion. Bros. ID. NJ Bell, j. +. Pat
tersOn and VIM. A. Burke were appointed Commit
tee to prepare and report to the Lodge suitable pre-
ambe and resolutions expressive OF the sorrow OF this
Lodge at the death of our Brother, William Young
and after time the Committee reported the fol-
lowing:
1t having pleased the Supreme Grand Master of the
Universe to take from among us, by DEATH our vene-
rable and esteemed Brother, William Young, it is
meet and proper that should bear public testimo
ny to his many virtuesgive expression to grief
at his DEATH and extend sympathy to his family in
their deep affliction-therefore
ResOL0ed, That the members of this Lodge have
heard with uneigned sorrow of the death of be-
loved Brother VIM. Young, who for more than half a
century sustained the relation of member to
Lodge and bore the high character of upright man
and Mason
Reso5oed, That the exalted virtues of our deceased
Brother, Christian, citizen, father and friend,
endeared him. less to all who knew him, than to
and that will cherish his memory with sincere at
lection
Res0lUed, That tender heartfelt sympathy
and coincidence to the family of our deceased Brother
in their afiction.
Resolued, That as testimonial of our affection and
respect for our deceased Brother, we will wear the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resot0ed, That copy of these resolutions be fur
nished the family of deceased brother, and be
published in the newspapers of the town
A copy from the record-Tese.
JAMES L. PATTERSON