The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-10
OBITUARIES.

0Died, at Olympia, Smyth county, Va, on the
2lst Of March, 1865, Of consumption, Miss Ma
| LISA F. Cox, daughter Of James and Louisa 7.
Cox, aged 10 years, Z months and 10 days.
Thus again, and for the fourth time, have
these bcreaved parents been called upon to re-
sign q household treasure First their two little
bright-syed girls, whose gladstone voices echoed
merrily through the house, the pride Of their
hearts, were transplanted to blossom in Paradise.
Next Albert Sidney, the ..suAbean," the bean
teous darling Of every heart, went to the spirit
land. And row ere that gentle mothers bowed
head has beeA raised to look up to the comfort
left her in dear Lissa, now her help and stay in
these bitter trials, sweet bud Just blooming into
womanhosd with the bright sunlight Of hone fast
ripening to fruition just cleaning athwart her
young ife's morning march, she toe has been
laid in the silent tomb. In August, 1869, she
made profession Of religion and united with
the Methodist Church, and always bore an hum
bic and christian walk. During her illness she
bore her suferings with 1ortitude, and was not
inundated at the approach Of death. She never
was heard to complain. It seemed 40 II she
wanted to conceal her suEerings from her pa
rents. Just few minutes before she died. she
wanted to get up and walk. All, il It were not
fof the blest assurance that her spirit winged
its night direct to the pure abodes Of the blest,
received her and bore her up far from oil pain
and suffering, to sing His praises amid the an l
gelic choir, we copld not bear to think that our
fair young friend had been taken from 10 on
earth forever. We cannot reflect but with aching
hearts upon all we have lost in her quiet, unob-
trusive gentleness. It required close acouaint-
ance to develop and appreciate her many noble
and cndearing qualities, combining with fine
intelligence, well ordered and stndious habits
She would have shone . bright star amid the
society in which che moved. Among I'll your
many companions, dear Lisss, none win miss
you more than her who pens these lines can
never cease to regret the loss Of your dear soce-
~. Often shall listen and long for your foot
steps, and viii look in vain for your ever.ready
hand to offer some kind attention. But darling,
even your fond parents il their heart desolstion.
would not call you back to this vale Of tears. |
Tor well all know you are 80 gloriously happy /
Death snatehed thee in thy youthful prime,
Ere womanhocd stamped thy brow;
From brother, sisters and parents kind,
Who mourn thee here 5elow.
Why take the young! The sged pray
Oh death ! for thee in vain;
That youth like her must be thy prey,
4 sacA, OF dsasA, thy gaisa
All! no, the hand Of death Was there,
He spoke thy early doom;
Lies troubled scenes are ended ksfe,
W.s.C.
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Died, at Marion, Va, on Saturday. the 4th
nst, FRsD41lcx, son Of Mr.. John A. Quaifs,
ged 70 years.
Died, ct the residence Of David Jones, ESQ, i
myth county, Va, on the 9th ult., WILIAn Il
.rw1s, infant SON Of the late Ballard r. an y
dartha I. Smith, aged years and 8 months. Il