Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-03
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DIED. Of Consumption, at the residence Of his
father. in this village, on Tuesday morning, the
2E,h of March, JOHN Il. BRYAN, in the 9Th
year of his age.
Death is Mt all times a messenger of sadness,
whose approach brings grief 20 the hearts Of tho
surviving. Eut, when he comes into c"mmuni-
ty, and with ruthless hand strikes down those who
have just entered upon career Of usefulness,
with fair prospects and buoy nnt hopet, having won
for themselves tic confidence, and enlisted the
sympathy Of large circle Of relatives and tIend',
the visitation i. peculiarly sad. Our hearts are
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young and promising. Surh circumstances ut
tended the death Of this truly interesting und es-
tinahle young man.
-Four years ago, having considered all earthly
pursuits as vanity, he sought the "pcarl Of great
price," he gave his heart to God. lie united HIM
self with the Baptist Church, Of which he re-
mancd member until his death. In his dcsth,
void has been male that will not be easily filled.
Possessing fine business capacity, be WINS. III h:s
secular pursuits, uhtirngly attentive, systematic
and Correct. As citizen, he WAS highly este emcl;
W. frc.l, he faithful and ready to at
minister :ymralhy: ~ son, ohciirnt; us Il brotl-
TT. nRcctiunute and kind NJ u Christian, consci-
ealior: consistent, Jealous and devoted. Then,
the c"rnimumiiy has lost worthy citzcn the Sab
bath School, puEruai and t!iligcnt teacher; the
Mission cause, warm and firm supporter; the
prayer meeting, Il regular aitcn''nnt. aid tEe
Church. II useful and promising menhrr. All
i"p $. pertaining to this world. that clustered
around brother BRYAN, urc blightc,l, for his race
on ca-t! is run.
Iii. suIlrrin.s were prn.rartcd and severe, but
he bore them all with remarkable pai.nce and
Christian :uritude: Il. was never hr"r'i t" MIR
lnur during lis whole sickness. Wher, an one
ncca> uu the severity "f his .irrngs were alluded
tn he. with chri.l:an smh.aSsiEn. replied :" \ e,
hGt Christ Suffered murh isorc t"r Vs.. His N#s
the .o:acr and support in 'ra'!!. ;Eut cn!H hcIirr-
rrs knew, l"r he calmly ard almost eith"ut
struggle. fell asleep
His :uncra! MAS preached by his !as"r, Rev. l..
L. GwALTx,Y. 20 u large crrcuursc "f weeping
friends. lr M the words THY brother shall r;sc
again" Yr.. Llier.h We sEali II" mcre walk hy
hi. SIDE no Il!u.r hear Lis voice in this world, yet
Hope, the .Ycrt So"t!irr u Torr6ws. "hisrers,
if we live NJ he dill. we shall meet him III that
lnnl where no tear. are shed and here <"rroHs
ever imtruic,- then, we bid him fnrcwcil
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DIED. a- T:rrty Hill on Sunday the 10th of
March LIST. Mr.. i. HENRY HOWARD, in the
3iit "car Of his age
Ills funeral was attended from Liberty liil 10
the burial ground ut Rchohoth Church, hy The
member. Of Caldwell Lodge Of a. +. NJ, and nm
exceedingly large c"Ec"ur:e Ut fIien's. where HIS
remains were deposited with the usual Masonic
horuu-s.
Mr.. HOWARD was at the time Of bis death
worthy member OF the Baptist Church ut krho.
both and several y,ars previous to bis death. lad
iilled :cc,p:ably The office Uf Clerk OF the church.
lie could Ju, lac admired for his many sterling
qualities Of heart and miud-tcw indeed have 20
generally Tie confidence "f the coh'nluni'Y IN
wLirl they live. fer st'Iet ,riesri'y ana general
,,.tr;ety Of conduct as had Henry. lie was in
Iced The "noblest work Of God, IN honest man."
Ills urhu nifty Of manners, gentlcmany department
and aiFnhiliy was calculated to draw I'll towards
him with whom he Became acquainted.
lie had been member of the Masonic order
from his majority. and an active and efficient
member Of Caldwell Lodge nj Liberty Hill from
j,s organization. having filled MI the principal Of-
rcs with entire satisfaction. lie was largely in
ftrumentul in the organization of The Lodge. He
ir,lccd huI tho entire confidence Of NIL with VIII, III
he was associa.rd; an! ii trare bc ~ index nf
the workings within, great 1as the impression on
the vast cu,icourSr assembled around his grave, for
few there looked for he last time upon that frank
and generous cnuntcaancc now chilled by death,
that iui:ed to wipe the tear Of sorrow from their
eyes.
His excessive Kindness Of heart and generosity,
made him the favurite Of all the children in the
community: .hcy alln"s; worshipped him their
nrc for and their confidence in him was un-
bounded, he was indeed noble, kind and gencr-
,us to fault. HOWARD, had his faults, but he
:u,l NJ few ~ any man with whom it has been my
ot tn he acquainted.
lie leaves an aged father, three brothers and
Of friends to lurn his irreparnLe
u.s. w.
DEBATED This life. 23rd March 1861, at bis resi-
rnce in this district, Mr.. WILLIAM Sl1AFEER,
crl about sixty years.
Sid deceased WAS for several years severely af-
ctcd. and for several months confined to his br,l
hirh he bore with Christiau foritude and sub-
;.sun. lie united himself to the Barti,t Church
1 Christ in 1851, and lived consi.tch; life until
is death In his last moments he felt the eLcour-
cement and assurance given by his Sayi.sr. with
;c,hsrmnnc ut his feet and Calvary in hi. eye,
hen he so i,nprrssivcly called attention to lie
lrnven &: Christian hupc the srcS, en-. f lis
,ivcn ari mission :mong men. :" let not yoLr
cart he trnuhlel-iu my fathers h0usc are many
,ai.sinus." WILLIAM SnArrEn prof, ssed to knew
hat it is to die. AMI said to his children ard
'irils III his last tnccsnts, am going to lienrtn."
lie leaves four children, together will, relatives
lat. maHy !,icnds to mourn his luss, but nut with
III hope. JOHN TRAP.
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