The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-02-23

Died. on the 18th of February, after paint9
and lingering illness of many months at the resi-
dence Of her brother, in Petersburg, Va, Miss MA
RIA NJ. LEMOINE, in the 18th year OF her age
Died, on the Sd of February, at her fathers resi-
dence in AppOmattox county, Va, after only 1e"
hours illness, Mrs EVE DUPUY FORD, seconO
daughter of Captain S. and Mary b Gillian. she
leaves husband, two little children, and many
friends, to mourn her loss. Thanks be TO God sht
was ready for the summons
" Commonwealth Observer" and "Reigiou'
Herald please copy
Died, on the Sth of January, at Fruitland his res
idence, near Keswick in Albemarle county, Va,
JAMES HART, in the list year of his age.
A son of Andrew Hart, an honored elder in the
Cove Presbyterian church, he early became mem
Der OF the church, and afterwards an elder in
It, Upon removing to the neighborhood OF South
Plains church, he became elder IN that church,
and this office he filed faithfully and efficiently I'M
til his DEATH
He was a man eminently firm in his convictions
OF the truth and consistent In his efforts to follow 1T.
lie filled large place in the estimation OF all who
knew him. as true in al the relations of life
of sound judgment; of great strength of character
and tenacity or purpose immovaby; correct IN all
the principles OF his conduct and faithful In all the
duties of life. He was, in the circle of large &C
quaintance, one of the land marks OF the old Vlr-
gnia character which now seem to be passing away
For many months his health had been steadily
declining, but he was himself among the last to be-
heve IN the near approach of the last enemy. When
he did realize his condition. in weakness which
made exertioR of mind or body impossible to him,
ne expressed feeling of profound pity for those
who put off the question of salvation to be settled at
such time, and rejoiced that he had himself been
led many years to put his trust in Christ. he re-
peatedly expressed his simple and firm faith in
Christ, and believed that He would fulfill 'W
the promise Of STRENGTH enual IN our day
We sorrow not, therefore, as those with
tor we are assured that he sleeps in Jesus
Died, of Consumption,-in Chapel Hill
the residence Of Mrs. E. J. Thompson,
MARTIN, aged 20 years, only brother of u
j. Martin, late Professor in the University, al
of Davidson College.
The readers OF this paper may remember seeing
followed below by notice of the brides death two
days after The above closes the earthly record of
these two young lives. The bridegroom has fol-
lowed the bride into the life eternal.
Mr.. Martin was young man of fine person, and
pleasant but reserved and quiet manners. He was,
however, always understood by his friends and had
the rare fortune to be much beloved by children,
and was their fayorite companion in all outdoor
pleasures. His habits were pure, and those of
gentleman. de had fine mind studious habits
ana rehned-almOst tastidous-tastes. Such char
acterS among our young men are rare, and in the
providence OF God are often called away in early
manhood.
DE attributed his conversion to his having received
a decided rebuke from the girl he loved, for some
light and careless remark about religious matters.
She was not then herself church member, but she
would not allow of triAing with sacred things-and
while she increased his passion and respect for her.
she fastened arrow in his mind that gave him no
peace till he found Christ. Would that all our girls
exercised the same high and holy influence. He
was baptized in the Presbyterian church by DR..
James Phillips in 1866, on profession of his faith
a faith that sustained him in all trial, and was an
anchor sure and steadfast in the hour of death
When apprised of its approach he said, 81 am i'm
to be at rest. shall fall asleep
IN the arms of Jesus"