The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1865-02-02
Obituaries.

fourth wear. lis sprichtiy mind united to a lovely
countenance and a remarkably sweet voice, made HIM
the pet Of the home circle and awakened many hopes OF
a bright future But our heavenly Father has seen it
best to take him to HIMSELF. as.a -4
a Sweet bud of promise opening bright,
% With farest oveliest charms,
Ere it had blossomcd, Jesus took, .;.
And folded in his arms. .. \
twill bloom in cline, more pure than this a
Where sin can never blight, p, ~
Expanding with new beauties rae,
Bathing in Heavens own light. M
Died, ON the 18th of August, at his residence near
Middebrook Augusta Co., Of Typhoid Dysentery, Col.
WILLIAM s. SPRouL in the 35th year of his age.
The death of Col Spr0ul has been deeply felt in a.
large circle of friends and relatives, He was most
highly esteemed in tue community where he lived for
his upright life and his many social qualities deyo-
ted and dptifu son. loving brother, and constant
friend About four years ago his dying mother be-
oueathed to his especial care his two single sisters
Most faithfully did he fulfil the trust; One survived
him only few days-while three sisters and one brother
are left to the loss of whom all leaned for
counsel and Guidance His manners were very kind and
pleasant ALL and ie ever ready to perform any
kind act in his power -t.. .I.-" .T.l'. .itt.t
Col S was the grandson of the Rev Archibald Scott.
IL WIS carefully trained by pous parents-was firm
Presbyterian constant and attentive heareru the house
of God. Although not protesting Christian he had
thougfy considered the subject and his friends have
before bis last illness His constitution bad been delicate
for several years and this alone deferred him from join
ing the army at the commencement Of the war When
he answered to the call of duty the disease which had 80
long threatened attacked him with unusual violence, and
in one short week laid him in the grave Nay those who
loved him be enabled say ale doeth all things we'll
' NJ
Died, on the 10th of August of the same disease at
the residence of her brother Miss MATILDA SPRoUL, in
the 31h year Of her age
Scarcely had the grave closed oveSssDs mans of the
two 50 dearly loved when death laid his icy hand the
form of Matilda She had been i'll for some weeks but
fond friends hoped the crisis had passed and that she
might yet But while she seemed to bear the
sad stroke with unexpected calmue from that time the
disease gained new power and in four days she peace
fully yielded up her spirit and laid her to rest beside
her loved and loving brother. Between the two there
had been peculiar Affection Lovely and pleasant in
their lives death itself could not long divide them
She had been member Of the Presbyterian church for
about ten years. An humble and sincere Christian, a
kind and generous friend untirng her devotion to the
loved of home, her death has created void which
none can fill May God in his tender love bind up these
thrice stricken hearts and enable them to feel that the
strokes have been inflicted by Him
Whose wisdom cannot err-whvsc love, ,.l "a
Can never be unkind. NJ.
Died, in Powhatan, October 3d. 1861 at the age of
40 WILLIAM Il. j. Dunn, Esq, member of the Powha-
tan Presbyterian church. .a .s-. ~. --.g
This gifted man was down in the prime of his
fulness His naturally fine intellect had been cultivated
by years devoted literary pursuits. His aainments
and his peculiar adaptation to the duties of teacher
made him emnently successful in this profession. His
great intelligence, his sparkling wit, his high of
honor and his polished manners rendered him attractive
in any circle whilst his warm ana generous heart his
tender feelings and his remarkable freedom from selfish
ness gained for him the love and of large circle
of friends and acquaintances ..l ..
The stricken hearts Of wife, and six children attest
his.devotion and tenderness as husband and father
As a Christian he had firm hope in the Saviour,
whose atonement the centre of his religious expe-
rencc and was made promnentn his conversations and
in his prayers. He patiently bore his long continued
suferings and died in the hopes of the gospel, =,
Mrs. ELEANOR PATTERSON relict of the late Samuel
Patterson departed this life her residence near Green
vile, Augusta Co, Va, January 9TH 1865, in the SID
year Of her age ..i lerrI p rsr.l
When quite young she becamea member of the church
of Bethel in which her father Robert Tate elder
The early part of her married life was within the bounds
of New Providence church; but in 1887, her family
moved to Bethel and to her old home Columns might
be filed with the particulars of character embr icing
much excellence. Those who best knew, will long bear
her in pleasant, profitable memory ...,.-..
Z /. 4; an intelligent Christian.-Her native mind was
of uncommon vigor and balance BY reading, refec-
ton, good society," above all by the sSnCfed indictments
of ardent pety it had reached superior cultivation
We rarely meet with Christian woman any where more
thoroughly versed in all the important truths of religion
She thus admirably qualified be for years the
teacher o. female Bible, class. g.. .s-.~ tr5i
.. is a louer Of the Bbie.-Ths would be inferred
from what has been already said, but merits distinct
notice. She was great reader especially Of good
books but most of all a reader of the book of God For
some years it was emphatcally her "all in all" She
had lost she declared her 'resh for every thing else
On the Sabbath she would study it all the day long, say
ing she was always finding new treasure" One who
stad with her during this time saysI never saw any
thing like it. she never tires of her Bible such Chris
tians, at least understand the 10Th Psalm.
g. is a loUer ofthe House df God-So long as it was
in her power attend who her absent from The
sanctuary? And long after painful accident had made
her cripple what efforts she would put forth to reach
the of the Lord and that too roads and hills
such as many in the prime Of life would make comfort
ing to conscience for staying home How easy
preach if all hearers were such She so attentive
hungry for the word Of life Her memory was very
markabe; she could repeat the texts and parts of SER
mons she heard in her youth
4. rs the earn friend Of her pasors.-Among those
whose friendship was longest enjoyed, were the Rev.
Samuel Brown, of New Providence, and his successor,
the Rev. James Morrison; and for the last twenty-five
years the Rev, Dr. Mcfarland of Bethel In fact visit
to her home entertaining to them to herself
The most interesting incidents had been stored up for
more than half a century of her life of those with
whom she had been associated and of the renarka
BILE men of her time All this with her benevolent,
cheerful disposition made her indeed fayorte with all
classes, the young as well as the old sli'a 7.i-
One who knew her intimately has remarked "She was
the most generous person for her MEANS ever knew
her friends often thought she gave beyond her means
She had seen aifction in family bereavemens and
for years her own personal suferings had been very
great But in them all she pattern OF patience and
cheerful resignation She ripening for glory; ready
to go, but willing wait The special illness however,
before her death brief exceeding twelve hours,
and attended with but little pain
Loving tender-hearted, and faithful in all the rela-
lions of life she has been gathered to her fathers
peace and in q Good old nce -----I -..--.- -