Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-08
DIED,

On the 9th instant after brief, but distressing
illness, MYRA R0SALIA, second daughter of Ed
ward A. and Sarah n. Gallaher. of Washington
City-aged years ii months and day--a child
of great sprightncss and of most affectonate dis
position. This is the second aliction of the family
within the year.
On Tuesday, Feb. 90 in Harrsonburg, Of Dip
iberia, LIZZIE MARIAN, second daughter Of
John VI. and Bette C. Lock, aged years, months
and p days.
At Cassilis" in this County, on the 9th of Feb
ruary, WILLIAM, infant daughter of Andrew E..
Kennedy, Esq.
On February 26th, at the residence Of her sister,
Mrs. Eliza Gorrell, near kearneysville, Mrs. RUTH
GLENN, relict of the late Captain James Glenn, Of
this county, in the end year of her age.
On the 23d of February, in Shephcrdstown, Mr.
HARVEY FOUKE, aged "a years.
On the evening Of the 18th of February, in the
esd year of her age, Mrs. MARY MATTINGLY,
wife of GEORGE MATrNGLY, ESQ.,, Of Washington
City. An exemplary wife, tender mother, and an
affectionate friend-her home was ever the abode
of cheerful and boundless hospitality, and her
memory will long be cherished, not only by her de-
voted husband, her children and grand children,
her only sister and brother, but by large circle
of sympathising friends She died in the full exer-
else of her faculties and with all the consultations
ofreligion attended By every member Of her family
We claim the privilege of minglng our tears with
those of the bereaved family of this excellent lady
for we have reason to remember her welcome
smile, her kind words, her unceasing efforts to
make all in her presence cheerful and happy. We
feel that we have indeed lost friend.
On Tuesday, February 9Th, at her residence in
this county, Mrs JANE AMANDA BURNS. wife
of Mr. Caleb Burns, and daughter of the late VIM.
F. Lock, Esq, in the 33rd year Of her age, after
five hours of intense suffering.
We seldom called upon tn recQr3 an instance
of more painful bereavement than that Of Mrs ID.
Her painful and shocking death sends thrill thro
every heart. She So mild, gentle, so tender
and considerate of the feelings of others, and yet
persisted the most painful Of deaths. But, even in
| the extreme of suffering Jesus all-sufcient as
her dying words testify. She lady Of intel
! igcnce and refinement, and of inestimabe worth
loved and appreciated most by those who knew her
best. She had fund of originality and wit, that
made her shining ornament in the social circle,
and in the different relations of daughter, sister
wife and M er she was gentle, affectionate and
selfsacrifcmg how selEsacrifcing as mother
| all may know who read the painful record OF her
death. Who can fathom the depth Of that mothers
love that made her y to what unfortunate acct
dent made an inevitable death, that even shadow
| of harm might not approach her babes? How our
hearts yearn over those little ones for which mo
Their died, and we can but drop tear as we think
of them treading lifes thorny track, INTENDED by
mothers watchful care, unled by mothers gentle
| hand. And how our hearts 20 out in sympathy to
the bereayed friends the husband sisters brothers,
and to the invalid mother, who has reared large
! family and been called upon for the first time to
give up one ofits number in this grievously heart
| rendng manner. Her diving words were, Jesus,
sweet Jesus, spoken with calm serenity, ana that
is sufficient evidence
| That she is wearing the robes washed white,
Dwelling in glory, singing in light
Away from earth's sorrow, away from its night
and not more pure is the snow lying lightly over
her bosom, than the freed spirit which winged its
| flight Heayenward, purified BY suffering, released
| by fire. b. G. j..
Feb. 20, 1866.
| On Wednesday night, February 18th, in this
| place at the residence of her mother Mrs. Rachel
| Lock. after long and painful illness, Mrs. MARY
C.. LINE, wife of Mr. John ID. Line and daughter
of the late Wm F. Lock, Esq, of this town,-aged
IS wears and month.
The deceased had long been an acceptable mem
Der of the VI. Church, and had proved herself un,
! der all circumstances affectionate daughter and
j sister, and devoted wife. She was loved by all
who knew her, and died. as she had lived, without
enemies. Her last hours were marked by many
clear evidences of strong faith and earnest piety-,
Though suffering intense agony OF body, her MIND
was calm, and reposed with undoubting confidence
upon the suficiency of the redeeming. blood oil
Christ, and upon His exceeding great and precious
promises. There appeared to rest no cloud upon
| her future and she entered the valley OF the
shadow of death, she said distinctly, The Lord Is
my Shepherd" Death, for her. had no sting, and
the Grave shall have, over her, no victory
"Who would not wish to die like those
Whom Gods own Spirit deigns to bless
! To sink into that soft repose,
Then wake to perfect happiness" q.