The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1864-04-07

Died on the I9b of February. ~ the residence
her mo her in Charlotte Co Miss LOUISA HAN
KGNS 10 the 80 h ear Of her age
YER retiring and difliient in her natural temper.
she well filled the high st sphere Of devoted Chris
tisn woman-rNguary and guilty. peri rming the
duties which fell her lot in che home-circe Rare
" seen nud hence slightly known away from home,
there she was we'll known aud fOndIy loved She
wore the ornament OF meek and ql'et spirit which
in the sight Of the Lord il Of great price And her
deah was peace The feelings OF the fond mother,
or sister or brother or infinite friend might be
fitly expressed in the following lines:
Sbelived unknown, aud few could know
When she did cease TO b.,
Bat she is in her grave and OF,
The difference is TO me. w.
Died March 18th, at Dover. GoOchland Co., Va,
Mr. RICHARD SAMPSON. in the Goth year Of bis age.
Few are permitted ~ attain such an sgei aud fewer
still. 10 secure aud retain such bQh degree Of ad
mlraticn and respect His strong intellect his sound
iu6tment, Lila peTseverng energy would have given
him success in tDy pursuit Of life. DeVOtug bimse
70 agriculture with unremttlng Industry he soon a.
alred wealth and fame, and for nearly half century
hi, name has been d household word among the
farmers of virginia Aud he has left that name I'M
sullied by any spot and adorned with those virtues
that eunohe human character. OF stern integrity,
nf strict morality Of Open generous benevolenc, he
perorned the relative lies of life in Zach manner
ss 70 win The CO.. ilence and esteem of all with whom
creAsng nlirmites Of hody and wani powers, had
Withdrawn him from public view; but IN the retire
ment of s devoted family, aud among his immediate
neghbors, his Influence was still felt, and his m9by
yirtpes admired at length after nearly reaching
fourscore years aud ten, surrounded by Al the com.
forts that accomplished wealth could supply, aud
smiet the rs idUOus attention of domestic affection,
he ca mly yielded his life to God VINO gave it. Al
though not a professor of giOn his mind was ID
tsr.sted in the subject, during the latter months Of
-. M. h.. with m esis
mess tn trust in Christ for salvation: May we not
hope that he accepted in the Beloved and has
zone 10 oin the many members of his household who
have entered into that rest that remaineth Tor the
people OF God
Died. of Typhoid Fever, March 10th, 1864 st the
residence of his uncle in Amelia county, III nMAS
SBANKS, only child OF MIRA. G. e. WOOcson, OF Mem
pbs, Tenn, eyed / years
In this death we have another illustration Of the
truth that Gods judgments are great deep 10
man there seemed conclusive reasons why TINS pre-
cuus child should be spared. His mother was
widow aud he her only child. Tbrr mutual devotion
~ 4 dependence wore striking Her plans ana OK
pe.tatious for this life were all connected with Ihom
as He was manly, intelligent cheerful aiectlonats
Obedent, and in every way ga promise OF MAJ hood
when should graiiy the hopes, and repay Inc stte!
ton and love of devoted mother. On why SAID
the mother, take ny only child" but TOO saw IN
his death an end of good snt glory and IN me mystery
of his mercy AID rO,idence isheG the picture
Thomas mor-l and religious character were in add
vance of mis- years. lie had none of the wees which
ordinarily dill cure the character ot ooys his prin
cInlrs were stable and elevated He shunnei evil as
socistions. He was amisbe, dtoler"nt but decided
The patience submission and tender regard for the
comfort of Others manifested throughout sixty days
ofsusrnq, attracted the attention aud engaged the
sympatby Of all about him. We believe that he feared
Cod and as far IS he capable exercised faith IN
Git AS ne said he Loved his Sunday School, aud
loved Jesus" ,..h
With this precious comfort, in his LIE and deaih,
we commit tue childess widow all ctlon TO tine
tsnder compositions of her faithful SAVIOUR believing
that in due line he will disclose to her the WISDOM
" tbis nrovidence and that soon blessed thought
che shall be re united to her child aud husband III
Heaven, when there shall be mo more death and the
trials of faith shall be fully compensated b. The lnha'
lie and uneudlng bessedness OF hnshed redemption