Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
DIED.

4tn the SUtn OF MS age, 81 MS
own residence in Augusta county, JOHN SEAwRIGHT,
of the Oldest most hOnored and useful citizens of
| the County. Mr.. Seawright was born in Augusta,
but having lost his father when child and his moth
marrying again, he taken by his step father to
Georgia. He returned when about 20 years of age
to his native county, where he married and resided
till his death, beloved and honored the communI-
ty around him, and deeply mourned by the children
and friends who survive him.
For many years he was Justice of the Peace in his
COunty-the duties of which Office he discharged with
signal ability, fidelity and integrity-the clearness of
his head being only equaed by the soundness of his
heart and the conscientiousness with which he ad-
ministered justice in mercy to ALL To his other gra-
ces he added that of sincere and humble chrstiani-
ty, and was long a useful member of the Augusta
Presbyterian Church In all the characters of hus-
band. father, neighbor, friend and counsellor Mr..
Seawright had few equas-no superiors His SYM
pathetic tenderness for the poor and distressed who
always, when worthy, had access to his ample stores
remarkable through his long and useful life. and
endeared him to many humble hearts. The writer of
this testimonial of his worth was for many years. ia
vored with his confidence and friendship, and
speak from experience of his many virtues. They
were such as ought not to pass unnOticed to the
grave; for when good man dies, the world is enti-
tied to his example for guide.
Mr.. Seawright was no ordinary man. His charac-
ter was strongly marked. Modest, unassuming and
gentlea child could lead him by the chords of afec-
ton. Firm, decided and brave, power could force
him from the path that his judgment and conscience
persuaded him right He is gone from among us
full of years. and of well earned honors ReqUiescat
in pace. t5I = M.
At the Virginia Female Institute, on Friday, the
29th ut., VIRGINIA SCoTT BALL, youngest child of
Eliza Jane and the late George G. Ball, OF Montgome-
ry, Alabama, in the 18th year of her age.
Seldom indeed has it been the melancholy duty of
friend, to record the death of universally
beloved by all with whom, in the various relations of
ife daughter, sister, friend pupil and associate than
the to whom desire to pay the last tribute of
affection. Gifted by nature with all that renders her
sex attractive, she was ray of sunlight upon all
whose pleasure it was to know her, and long, long will
her mel he "a a haautiful the rubv
walls of the hearts secret chambers OF those whom
she had bound to herself by the strong chords of a
fecton In the successful prosecution of her schOlas
tic course, buoyant with hope and animated with the
bright prospects the world scattered before her, de-
lighting all who within the range of her faclna
tions and imparng comfort and happiness to her
dsconsoate and bereaved relatives-n the midst of
all these blessings, which to have been strewn
around her with more than prodiga hand, it is our
misfortune to see her stricken down by the hand of
DEATH when Just in the act of laying hold of that
brightest of jewels in the crown of female loneliness
the pearl OF great price, 1t is source of the great
est consolation to her friends to have testimony from
hel hand that the spirit OF our pure Religion had al
ready breathed its holy influence upon her heart and
that she desired an early opportunity OF publicly
protesting her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Her
native purity and innocence, aided by regular stu
of the Scriptures had prepared her heart for those
happier realms where there is no more sickness or
sorrow, and where 'sGod shall wipe away all tears
from their eyes," So it is true that "the pure
in heart shall God so sure it is that she now is
in the enjoyment of eternal rest.
"She has found the joys of Heaven,
She is one of the Angel band;
To her head Crown is given
And harp is in her hand.
She has learned the song they sing,
Whom Jesus has set free;
And the glorious walls of Heaven ring,
With her new born melody" II.
Her remains, attended by large concourse Of sor-
rowing friends and schoomates, were placed in the
Thornrose Cemetery, on Saturday, the SOth ult.
Weep Not.
fond friend has departed
A. loved and cherished one
Has left her friends almost broken hearted,
To weep DER her grave so early won.
Yes she has place in heaven,
By her Saviour's side,
place that God has given,
TO those who by His laws abide
She now sits in glory,
crown upon her head,
She has left to tell the story
The words that she has said.
These are the words that she said
"With Christ is my heart"
Oh ! now to Him her soul has fled,
Never never to depart.
Weep not fond friends, DER her fate,
II only tends its glory to abate. o.