Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

u oRTFET G9Rnsy on the The ls consumption Mr.
| seldom have we known who exhihite5 - 49,
degree. the character of good man. than the ngast
gentleman whose decease have above MAN.
ano retrlng In his disposition, he
distant and reserved but to his friends associates his
shone forth in all its native loneliness and virtue
IA the hight OF its own inherent goodness He was
good husband and kind father. He was sheriff Of hs
county Ior WE'VE years and as an officer exceed
large circle relatives friends to mourn ber SnG
BILE loss and we hope their loss ia his gain. -p
The gentle sufferer bowed his head and met death smnov
On Lord how could we give him up to any but Thee.
8.
In this town. on tie l4th inst after an illness of ten davis
which she bore with Christian meekDess, ELIZA A. H.
only daughter of James and Eliza Westbrook in her 2lst
This simple notice but merely tells us that another has
ba rTo oa M into eterny but in the home circle
most sincerely loved and Il Win be- there that Ser Death
rar nS. 50 escape Iae memory but be enshrned
the treasure of her parents the pride brotheTs the
10y and happiness Of her companions and beloved by all
we may well say None knew her but to love her-none
named her but to praise parents devotion or the at
tenton of kind friends medical skill could have saved
happy and lively But Him who doeh all things
well saw tit that must not be The victor Death came
aud npped the flower it blossomng into woman
hood and claimed her for his VICTIM he claim
When grim Death came she murmured not
But begged them not to weep.
She blessed them all, and closed her eyes
And sweetiy fell asleep
Sleep on sweet friend until that day
When thou shalt reappear,
Well now resign thee to the tomb
But we shall meet thee there
Weep not fond parents Eliza is gone
Where she will be at rest
To join the angels in their song
On her Redeemer's breast.
At Shelby, CIeayeland county, the 10th July, Hrs
RH0DAa MURRAY, widow of the late Hosea Murray of
Dupln county, in the 18th year of her age.
This excellent lady a visit at the time to be-
oVed when she was taken sick and died She
was everywhere recognized by those who knew her as
possessing those sterling qualities which make the good
true Christian Good sense and fine Judgment blended
with energy and strength Of character that rendered her
most valuable member of society," and her loss great to
domestic WORTH she showed by the ARRANGEMENTS of her
household and her management of business that good TASTE
industry and simplicity that makes jewels of many of
our women She had been for many years consistent
, Of the Baptist Chg5eh and died as she had lived
resurrection she will rise up clad in the
tomb wave gently and ye moving winds wall softly
her sleeping dust Cont
In this county 18th inst HESTER ANN, daughter
Of Thomas and Hester Joanh Murray the seventeenth
year of her age.
In this county, the 21st inst AMELIA CATBARINE,
daughter of Thomas oanah Murray in the nine
teenth year of her age.
At Ellington, New Hanover county, at 10 O'Clock on the
evening the 22nd August 1862 Of Putrd Sore Throat
WILLIE ROBERT, of W. j. and D. A. Cornwall, aged
years. months and II days.
Another tie is loosed from earth,
And stayed in Heaven.
ROBERT DAVIDSON, Of Newkirk's Cavalry, aged Is
years.
At Chimborazo Hospital July 18th, 1882 ar. WILLIAM
AUGUSTUS BELCHER, Private in Company g. Goth
Regt n. c. s. I. He wounded the 9th June,
enemy side of the Battery the spot where his Capt.
f. Smith, his first Lieut. A. n. Jones and the 2nd sergt
Mears and several Privates killed. all of them hav
ing in thu charge penetrated the Battery. He was the.
younger Of e. A. Belcher, of Columbus county N O.
and of the first volunteer service of his couu
try Universally beloved by his fellow soldiers and aarge
circle of acquaintance who his early loss he being
only 20 years Of age This tribute of respect is from his
fellow soldier of the Company and Regiment his
ultimate friend from childhood
At his residence ip Sampson county, the 30h july
1862, JAMES r. MERRITT, aged about AZ years. The de-
ceased kind husband and benevolent MASTER
left widow end many friends and relatives mourn his
departure. P.
At his residence in Sampson county the 4h instant
EICHAEL N. MERRITT, aged about 30 years. The de-
ceased was kind and afeconate husband and father,
benevolent MASTER and has left wife and children,
death. p