Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02
Last Words.

portance of the feeble utteranccs Of the dying,
it is certain that mankind in general indsa
deep significance IN the last words Of those who
are vanishing into the unknown iie.
"He raves .' said the physician, when D.
Adams. rector of the High School Of Elinburg
was passing away but as we catch the last
words Of the raviug our own eyes are dimmed.
at grows dark, boys" stretching forth his
hand; "yon may 60" Al my possessions
for moment Of timew moaned Queen Eliza
beth. Wesley, calmer, said, as be died, "Tho
best Of all is, Cod is with Us" And deaf Bee
thoven. whose soul had ever been filed with
harmony, exclaimed gladly at last, shall
hear 81
"Is your mind at oase?' Goldsmith was
asked by physicians. "No, it is not was tho
mournlul reply, and he spoke no more. How
different the parting words Of DR.. William
Hunter! "IfI had strength to hold pen, I
would write how easy and pleasant thing i,
is to die" Or the assurance Of President Ed
wards, as his dying grasp looseued on hard
forms of dogma, Trust in God and you need
not fear"
Byron said YEARLY, "I must sleep now
and Goethe, turning to bis wife, called for
Light, more light"
DR.. johnson died in a tumult Of uncasiness
and dread. Cowpor sank to rest as peacefully
as child Il am taking o fearful leapin the
dark cried Hobbies, the de:st, and, Now,
Lord, Lord, receive my sonl {" whispered Her
bert, on his last sweet day"
Politeuess was no longer a ruling passion,
but chrism, when Chesterfield in dying, said,
." tive Dayrollers a chair" and surely some
thing was forgiven Of Charles The Second, when
he bade farewell to oarths pomp wickedness
in " Don't let poor Nellie starvc"
Haller's las. words were, feeling bis own
pulse, "The artery ceases to beat Petrarch
died suddenly and silently in his library, his
. hand rpon q book, and Sir Isaac Newton was
winding his watch when he was ushered into
the life that hath no end.
Talma, the great actor, cychimol. pitifully,
as he vent, "Tho worst Of al is, cannot"
and John Locke murmurel, 90 the depths Of
the riches Of the goodness and knowledge Of
Golw The dying admonition of the learned
Crotius to his race was, Be serious" Scar
ron, the French wit, said, family, to his weep
ing friends, "Ab, mes eeGIns you cannot cry
rs much for me as have made you laugh in
ny time" and Lord Thurlow, in reckless
wonder. exclaimed "Tm shot, if don't be-
lieve I'm dying,
When poor Robert Burns gaspel with his
last breath, " Don't let thc awkward squad Gre
over me I" he did not allulc to his commenta-
tors or critics. yet what significance should
the words have for them And how little An
ne Boleyn thought, when, awaiting the execu-
toner, she clasped her fair throat, that " It is
but small, very small, would link her forever
to the heart Of Christendom
Yes, we cannot doubt that many Of the most
eloquent sermons mankind ever listened to
, have fallen from dying lips. Cesar grievcd
And thou Brutusl" John Quincy Adams
"This is the last Of earth :" Mirabcaus frantic
cry 10Y Music" after his life Of discord, Geo
Washincton's "It is well do they not grow
richer in meaning every day2 And isit not
r still blessed 90 remember the last moments Of
Melancthon, the friend of Luther? "Do you
want anything" asked bis loved ono eagerly.
Nothing but heaven, he answered, gently,
and went smiling on his way.-Heartt anil
H0ms.
PostocIce route from Hamilton 20 Nccrsyilc,
Rodney Matthews contractor, from lst Of An
gust will be changed to begin nj Wheatland,
} omitting Hamilton, Cl miles decrease, extend
to IIarper's Ferry, 4 miles increase, and in
crease service over the whole route as changed
% three trips per week, At pro rata additional
pay. Route from BrentsyiIle to Befair Mills
r. Il. McCleanc contractor, route is curtailed
from lst August to begin NJ Independent Hill,
service increased 10 three times a week, ono
months extra pay on service dispensed with
Az ENGLISH WEST yuGINrA COAL CoMpA-
SY.-The London Times England states that
prospectus has been issued there ofthe Gaul-
Icy Kanawha Coal Company pmitel) with .
capital Of 100000, in shares Of G5, to pur-
} chase, 100000 in deferred shares, some coat
lands in West Virginia.
Our people arc luzuriat.ng in an abundance
Of fresh vegetables. The markets are we'll
supplied with cabbage, potatoes, beans, beets
and garden truck of all kinds Sugar corn
brings 10 cents dozen, While beans sell for
IS cents peck. Fresh meats sell at G, 8, 10
and l2l cents per pound, according to quality.
49, Winchester Neirs
"Talklng about The jaws Of death, ez-
claimed man whovas living with his third
scolling wife ri tel you they are nothing to
the jaws IF life
Pittsburg coroner makes no charge where
l.. Lc sits IN q young man who parted his hair in
the middle. lie says that his personal sats-
faction is enough, without the fec.
|
IN oil lady gave this rs her idea Of n great
man " One who is kecrful Of his clothes, don't
drink sperets, ken read the Bible without SPELL