Washington telegraph., 1863-12-02
OBITUARY.

DIED. Of conjestive chill, near Spring Hill,
Ark, on the 28th Of August, 1868. MATHEW
v. CHHATHAM, JR., son Of NJ. v. Cheatham, Of
Columbus, Ark, aged 16 years, Il days. He
was on his way home from q visit to his rela-
tives in a neighboring county. Seized with
severe Illness he died in q few hours before
any Of his family could reach him. He anx-
iousy enquired Of the physician if his father
could arrive in time to see him; but, alas !
when the doating father came, it was only to
behold the corpse of his beloved boy. Little
Matt possessed an excellent mind, and for his
age exhibited a remarkable proficiency in his
studies. lie a beautiful speaker. Well
do We remember, on one occasion, how admir-
ably he declaimed that difficult piece, :. Mark
\ Antony's Grafton over the dead body Of Cesar
( Many were moved to tears under the force and
beauty of his orat on His friends were proud
of him, and justly SO for few boys at an age
so tender have given promise of brighter
future. He was noble youth, and lovei by
all for his modest, manly character. Poor
Matti many tears have watered thy early
grave; but we humbly trust that thy spirit,
redeemed by the b.ood Of atonement, has en-
tered the home Of the good, the pure, and the
blesi in heaven, S.
| DIED. in Washington. Ark, on the 18th Of
October, 1868 AUGUsTus BRIcE only child of
W. II. and Mary Carruth, aged year, 10
months, and - days. Never have we known
n more bright and beautiful babe than little
Brice. His fine forehead, sparkling eyes, and
goldel ringle's were the admiration Of all who
knew him. Would that he were still spared to
gladden. the hearts of his parents, and OF
l friends who loved him with almost parental
tenderness. For some time before his dealt
his health was 20 feeble that but little hone
was entertained Of his recovery. when We
saw him pale. cmaciated, AMI worn with dis
ease, we could scarcely recognize him as th.
bright, Joyous little fellow he had once been
His parents hoped that by patient and tende
| care he might yet be saved. Eut God in Hi
Providence, hal decreei otherwise In olr.
dicEcr ID that Wil, little Bricc has gone 70 tn,
spirit land. nor can the voices Of loving one.
call him back again.
Al t'at's bri yht must fa,Ie.
I The bright st, still the heetest;
Al that's sw,c ct was made
But T. be lo~t when sweetest.
Then weep, afflicted ones, over the grave Of
yoHr darling Boy Weeping will relieve the
full heart OF it, blrd nj but in the midst oi
your tears seek for comfort at the foot-stool Of
DIvire mercy, and say in the language of
christian faith, " 1t is the Lord. let him do as
secmeih good in Lis sight" Wherever heaven
is "e know our children are there. and will
dwell IN that beautiful world forever 5.
DIED, % the 18th uf Nov, a the dwelling
Of heg father. Dr. A. y. Pope, his little daugh-
ter ANSIE, in the 10th year Of her age. Early
Dedicated TO the Saviour in the holy ordinance
Of baptism, and trained in the fear of God.
she ~as to her parents and friends all that
con'l be desired in a beautiful and lovely
child. I'm her last moments her cnnntenance
lighicd up with unusual briiance as she asked
her weeping sister to unite with her in sing
in- ihat delightful hymn.
"Asake my soll in joyful lays,
And sing thy great Redeemer', praise"
THUS leaving c. mfortablc evidence that she
was child Of renewing grace and heir Of
immortal life
Hope looks beyond the bounds Of time,
When what we now deplore,
Shall Use in full immortal prime