Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-09-16
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In MEMORIAM.

MRs. JANE p. STEWART, wife OF Mr: w. NJ.
stewart, was born In Philadelphia, Pa, in
the month OF May, 1903, and died near
In the 68th year of her age.
Mrs. STEWART W as one Of the very best of
women. The qualities OF both mind and
heart were OF the most excellent character.
But she vast so modest and retiring in her
disposition that none but those who were
her Intimate friends knew her real worth.
There was a genuine womanhood In her
that displayed itself to tho constant admi.
ration OF those who lived near her. Guilt
waited, refined and amiable, she was the
center of n large circle OF loving friends.
she was so gentle In her intercourse with
others, SO tender and affectionate In her
manners, that she naturally drew all hearts
to her, and all who came within the In
fluence Of that beautiful life. made up OF
innocence and kindness, became inevita-
bly, her friends. She adorned the domestic
relations of life, and was the light and Joy
Of the household. As wife. mother. mis-
tress, she was pattern OF excellence. She
moved gracefully In her sphere, filling up
wisely and we'll the measure of duty as-
signed her. She was true to her friends,
poor. From her bountiful board. In her
country home, she dispensed elegant hos
pitsltty 10 all. She was held in the highest
estimation by the community, and the
large concourse of people that attended her
funeral and went In silent procession to
her grave testified the public appreciation
of her character.
Nature had done much for her. and she
had done much for herself. To her early
liberal advan tages, she added, year by year,
much valuable information: As health
and opportunity permitted, she was dill
gent student through life. reading much.
aud the very best of books. Her husband
was, fur a long period of their married life,
an Iron Master, and leading life of much
seclusion, the time usually given to society
was spent by her in the acquisition OF
knowledge. In this way she became u wise
woman aud flt companion for her learned
husband.
| In the year 1850, she, with her husband,
Joined the Presbyterian Church, of which
sho lived on acceptable member until her
death. Her piety wassincere aud uniform.
IL did not ebb and flow as the tides, but
pursued the even tenor of It's way. IL was
| % stendy light, shining more and more unto
the perfect day. Her faith was strong In
the great purpose of her life. She was q
woman OF prayer, of devout spirit, and
familiar with the holy scriptures. nhe was
regular In the performance of duty, patient
under Affections, ana steadflst to the end
Through years of deep aflliction she main.
tained her integrity, and was never heard
10 murnur or complain ut the dispensa-
| lions of Providence. She endured all M
seeing him who is invisible, and as she
lived. SO she died, calmly triumphant. The
her away, to rest, amid weeping friends
was NJ emblem of her own life. 1t was q
tranquil hour. and serene had been heI
! life, and calm Its beautiful decline. She II
She has parted from him with whom SHE
had lived 10 long and happily, but she
awaits him on the shining shore. He, too
| will soon hear the voice of the master call
Ing him from labor 10 refreshment, wher
| he viii go to meet his loved and unforgot
/ ten In the home of the pure and the UNI
| fallen. Oh, what Joyous greetings await u,
all In the great hereafter! j. B. w.