Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1871-11-10
VOL. vi.
H METOREAfF.

Died, Oct. II, ISL. at EstiIlville,
Va, Miss MAGGIE, daughter Of Col
Henry Morrison.
The rare and more exalted grace
for which orr loved dead were distin-
guishcd and by which they were en-
dearcd to Us are seldom indicated in
the notices OF the press or the funeral
OratiOn. Language is barren in either
of these relations, TO convey that full
portraiture of their marked vii ItucS
and their hcart-wOrth, that their
memory merits. Graces in character,
like the souls grandest imagery are
often of such an exquisite nature rs to
bc only admired not described. Such
is the distinguished worth Of the de
ceased; her true cXcellenccs are really
beyond the province Of description
can but he admired.
The deep gloom cast over the COM
munitv in which she resided, rs other
communities where known, incid-;it t
to the announcement Of her death, in
dicatcs the high regard with which
she was esteemed. Her moral, social
and intellectual worth were not only
local i'm nthcircharactcr and influence,
but were recognized beyond the imme-
diate sphere in which she moved.
In early lifc she eVinCJd marked vi
vacity of mind, talents that promised
distinction, a promise which WAS
mere than realized in the high cult
vation to which she aspired and at
taincd. OF the thousands who have
zone forth with honor from the shades
of Salem College, but few could lay
claim to her marked proficiency in
letters. or were held in such sacred Cs-
tcem upon the part of student or pre-
ccptor.
" None knew her but tolnve her,
None saw her hu5 - praise"
Her rare gifts and accomplishments
gave an assurance of an CminCncc to
which the proudcst ambition could as
uirc. But like many of the good and
.-rcat of her sex. she chose to return
To her mountain home, and contribute
of her powers to the happiness of those
cndcared TO her by the ties of child
hood and other relations rather than
throw herself into the arena of letters
and public life for their empty honors
and pauegyTics. Ii was in the CXeT-
else of this choice that she won for
herself reputation more to be cnvicG
tnan the trUmpcted fame OF the worlds
titled great.
In opinion she was decided and
positive, bat not osten;atious or pre-
Her sanctitied christian spir-
ii kept in obcyancC all disposition 10
appear a. the exponent of a cause for
the sake Of prominence, yet she ever
spurrcd the compromise Of principle,
or right, for the accommodation OF
caprice or favor.
She was am angel of mercy in the
-self-sacrificing bcnCvo-
lent generous and eminent for her
deeds Of righteousness. Her good
ness was to be seen i'm her life; there
her real character appeared over the
poor and needy, the afflicted and dis
treSScd, the troubled in all relations,
found in her the commissioning and
relieving comforter. Her great heart
beat responsive to every enterprise
that had for its end the relief of a sui-
fcring humanity. These CmulOus inn
pulses were quickcned and moved hy
a living, vital piety, ever to be rccog-
missed i'm the daily walks OF life. 1t
was 4 picty that lit up life's pathway,
rich, snul-satisfying cOnso-
lation in the hour OF ailliction and a
10Y unspcakabIe and full Of glory in
The souls last conflict. In this, the
darkest moment, the light shone
brightest. Il was an hour Of peace,
a Joyous transition. a gentle siumbcr.
1t was stepping from the mountain
less, radiant with the glory o! God in
to the Fishbites chariot OF fire; while
angels breathcd their sweetest mclo-
dies over the bed Of death, and the
sac amental host Of Gods elect dis
pcIIcd the darkneSs from the shadow
Of the valley of death.
And still another loved ones gone
To swell the SacramCntal host;
Still another ties beyond the tomb
To call us to the skies,
Touching her death it may well he
said =" Earth mournS but heaven re-
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