Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-03-01
From the Charleston Courier.
WILHELMINA.
4 SABBATH FUNERAL.

One OF our city cnurcneS was, on sunday
morning last the scene of sad, solemn
ceremonial The regular services concu-
dcd, an invitation was extended to the
congregation to remain. \ very large por.
tion complied, many new comcrs poured in
from other directions, and the church soon
became filled to ovcrfowing All awaited
in silent awe the arrival Of a funeral pro.
cesSion.
Meanwhile there was, not far distant,
house of mourning. Within in one of its
dcsolate chambers sat a pale, weeping moth.
er, taking her last look upon the still form
of the idol of her hcart--"n onIY douyhfcr
wrapped in the embrace of DEATH And
the fond father stood gazing with streaming
eye upon his lost treasure. In this, their
dark hour of crushing sorrow, how can they
realize the startling truth? #
"WILLlE Is DEAD" was cchucd in soft
whispers among the youthful throng.
"HiNic Is dcod" Alas. many of her
former schoolmates and companions, who
knew her only by this tender abbreviatiou,
will sigh, as they read this announcement,
and think of those joyous days of childhood
when she mingled with them in their harm
less pastimeS.
They will remember the modest, fragile
playmate, whose timid, shrinking nature
withdrew her from the noise and hustle of
the thoughtess crowd, in earlier life, and
in her latter days made the quiet, peaceful
atmosphere of hom' her happiness and am
bition. Yet, WILLIE, the gentle, amiable,
pure hearted, was always ready to join in
innocent merrimcnt and to contribute to;
the enjoyment Of others.
The burial service has been read
s.Earth to earth, ashes to ashes. dust to
Lust"-thoSe awful words have been spo.
ken, and the benediction of the "Foice
from Heaven" upon ''the dead who die in
the I.ord,' impressively chaunted by the
choir
y s. = + *
The "Ccmctery' bell "pcals the requiem
of the loved and young" as the procession
enters the gates The family burial place
has received another tenant alongside of
recent infant grave from another branch OF
the samc household.
"WILLIE Is IN HEAVEN" so whisper
ed many of the lockers on, as the last c!od
of earth was thrown over the sleeper. =
"WWic IS in hcor,n." What a solace
to the bursting hearts Of those parents, for
whom all around Sympathizcd! Gently
and tendcrly they have watched over her
in sickness and health. With unwearying
solicitudc they guarded her steps. With
pride and gratitude they have marked her
lilial devotion; her interest in her studies
her carncstncSs in improving her opportu-
mites of mental cultivation; her respectful
and regard for her instruc-
tors. They have done all that affection
could suggest and duty prompt. She has
been loving, devoted daughter The as.
>oca,iops connected with her whole lille !
have been pleasant and cousoling. She
now sits at the feet ofa Heavenly Teacher,
who will prepare her for admission where
she will be clasSed among the faithful chill.
drcn of light, who drink at the deep foun-
tans of celestial knowledge \ sufferer
here, she is no longer a su!tcrer-a joyful,
happy spirit, among the angels around the
throne of the everlasting. Dead to the
world, but alive unto God not lost-saved,
redeemed, exalted, glUrilied.
There are sOmc natures too pure and
gentle for earth-tou irail Tor contact with