Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-21
OBITUARY.
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from the Delta Californian.

From the Delta Californian
GEORGEEDWIN C. GLUYAS, son IF Geo.
X Gluyas, esq, departed this life, in San Fran
cisco. on ne 10Th Instant in the 18th year Of his
this young mans death should be recorded !;
something more than a sad void in the house
hold has been made by this visitation Of Provl
dence Grief over such loss cannot be con
fined to the family circle. Edwin Gluyas Will
live in the atiectionate memory Of all who knew
him, and were capable OF approaching the no
blest traits Of human nature crowned with the
lovely adOrnments Of divine grace. None
knew him but TO love him: none named him
but to praise" 1t is TO eXaggeration to say that
in his person and character were combined
qualities Of the highest manhood and genius
With a graceful and handsome form, such rs Is
rarely seen, he carried the manner and deport
mcnt ofthc finest type Of dignity and genteness.
He possessed force OF character that, had he
lived 10 ripper years, would, unquestonably,
have given him position among the men OF
mark. His mind was not only keen IN Its per-
ceplionS but equally COMPREHENSIVE III It's grasp
Of the whole extent Of the subjects submitted
to it \ close student, he thoroughly investi-
gated whatever came in his way. Law, theolo-
gy, science, literature, all received Il measure Of
his attention. He was superficial in nothing
that he undertook to master But lew men,
with twice the number Of his years, have ever
read so much and so thoroughly as he did
Withal it would be difficult to find one whose
conduct, OH all occasions, exhibited g more be.
coming modeSty His nature was endowed
wi h the Hottest courage, and during five years
of intense suffering he displayed fortitude and
endurance absolutely sublime. He was capable
of the nobleSt reSolves-always aiming at the
purest and best ends. His gentleness and anna
bIity, his kind and considerate regard for the
feelings and we'll being of others were themes OF
admiration among his friends. But that feature
which he wore like an illumination, was the en-
downent Of the Holy Spirit. He was devout
and humble disciple Of Christ. In his early
youth he entered into covenant with God and
his people Never was he known to compro-
mise his profession. His religious convictions
were maintained with a steady growth, until
they became the life and power ofhs existence.
Called away, so far as man can Judge, while
just entering on a career of great usefulness and
distinction-cut off in the midst Of hopes, al
ways so cheering to the young. he, ertheless,
bowed his head in the sweetest resignation 10
the will of God. O!his was a life lovely in all its
propcrtion$-hisw WAS an end beautiful in its calm
triumph! May the young men who bore, and
those who followed, his precious remains to the
grave, make the God and Saviour whom he
served, their Friend and Portion. And thou
art gone, dear friend and Christian brother 1!
Looking UP to the habitations Of the pure and
good, We behold thee among the white-robed
th-ong, not dead, but immortal as the years of
God! We hail thee as one more attraction in
the bright galaxy Of the loved and cherished in
the skies. TO draw us Heavenward! Farewell,
until we can clasp glad hands with you on 1.-The
shining shore of glory. J. G. F.
Died. this morning, from the effects OF injuries
received in the discharge of his duty, Is an en-
plover on the Orange and lexandra Railroad.
WILLIAM II. JOHNSTON, in the 22d year
of his age Baltimore and Lynchbprg papers
please copy.)