The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-02-27
DIED,

At Tate's Springs. Granger eoanty, TeBn., on
the 18th February, 1868, RosERr I. GrTTYs, son
of James Gettys, of Sewes Mills, Tenn, aged IS
years. The deceased was respected by his ac-
quantances for his strict integrity, his high and
scrupulous sense Of hoaor and justice in all his
business relations and beloved by large family
of brothers and sisters for the endearing qualities
Of gsAtlensss. kindness and sOciability But
owing to great diaidenee, his intrinsic worth was
only known and appreciated by his most intimate
friends. Another link is broken in the family
circle the evening freside is now uncheered by
his presence, and he to whom his younger broth
ers looked up for counsel and advice is now an
inmate Of the quiet tomb, and Borrowing friends
will not soon cease to lament his departure and
mourn their loss.
At Mouse Creek on the 2lst inst, ANDREW
McMULLEN, son of James ii. aud Sarah Magill,
aged four years, one month and one day. Bright,
intelligent and ever cheerful, this dear little boy
will be leng and sadly missed from the family
circle. But it is consoling to these sad hearts to
know their darling pet lamb is now safely housed
in the fold Of the GOOD Shepherd. His body was
laid beside that of his little brother Walses, who
died in 1855, only six days older at the time of
death than little Mack.
"They are gOing-Only going
Out of pain and into bliss
Out of sad and sinful weakness
Into perfect holiness.
Snowy brOws->no care shah shade them;
Bright eyes-tesrs shall never oiins
Rosy hps-nO time shall fade them,
Jesus called them unto him. G.
OF dipthera, on Friday evening, the 9Th inst,
after short but painful illness, NEWTON j.
SPILLMAN, youngest son of the late N. j. Spill
man and Mary A. Ross, aged three years aud
eight months. Yes, dear little fellow. he is gone
to that bourne from whence no traveller returns.
An afectionate little child, no more will his cheer
ful and pleasing smile gladden. the household of
which he was an idol. We have grasped his man
ly little hand for the last time on earth. No
more will his fond mother he allowed to kiss his
noble little brow. His brother and sisters have
received from him their last token of his Affection
Oh ! how lonely how dcsolate must feel that
mother-must feel all those who were associated
with kim--his little bOyish prattle, his many lit-
he winning ways that so endeared him to aii-
But that little Split has fown--gQne back to that
God who gave 1t, never, no never, 10 return.
mothers touching sobs, a sisters bitter tears,
brothers manly sorrow, awake him not--but
weep not, chldless parent, weep not, but think 10
meet him again. His smile Is still more lovely
now than when a child of earth, and sweet di-
vinity blooms all beautiful upon his lovely face,
The writer Of this imperfect tribute to the
memory of this little child has known him long,
and knew him to possess noble and generous
soul, and trusts that it has now gone to better
and pu-er existence.
And now, farewell, Buhdy-farewclf, little fell
low You will long live in the hearts of US all
and ever be remembered with melancholy pleas
ure and regret. Pleasure at the recollection OF
the happy and pleasant moments passed away
with you, and regret for your premature removal
from among us. r.
Mt Vernon, Tenn, Feb. II, 1868.