Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-02-28
DEATHS

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DIED. February 18th, 1873, at clock, A .
NJ, Col. ROBERT TOWNSEND DADE,
aged sc years, months and 70 days.
Thus has been removed from our midst by
the memorable hand of Death one Of our old
est, most esteemed and respected citizens Col
Da6e was the only son of The late Rev. Towns
bend Dade, d. D.. N. D., an eminent divine
of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and an
able and distinguished physician of this coun-
ty, who sprang from two Old and honored
families of lower Virginia, those of Townshend
and Dade. lie died in his S0th year. The
esteemed subject of this notice, was Mt an early
period Of life, by the death Of his father, left
to the and protection of his widowed and
aged mother, also several sisters. The manner
in which this tender trust, was, by him per-
formed, is well atlesed by the universal es-
teen and admiration of his friends and neigh
bors.
In the War of 1912 his bold and patriotic
denunciations of the insolence and arrogance
of ''Old England early led TO his appoint
ment to Captancy in the Maryland Militia,
and when the capture of the Capitol of this
nation seemed threatening, Capt. Dade with
his command was ordered TO join such other
forces could be hastily mustered into SER
vire, and proceed at once TO aid in the defence
of Washington and its approaches. He par
| ticipated in the battle of BIadensburg, and was
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After this defeat Of the American forces and
the inevitable capture Of the seat of the FEEDER
al Government, Capt. Dade together with such
of the Militia as could be re-asSembled, were
at once ordered TO the protection of Baltimore
| His cool courage and unf1inchng bravery
while in the service, was the admiration of his
fellow-soldiers, and the subject of favorable
comment by his superiors in command. At the
close of the war he returned to his family and
home, aud again resumed the successful cu-
tivation of his farm. Later in life, Col. Dade
while member Of decided minority party,
and he an open and declared partisan, was
several times elected member of the House
of Delegates Of Maryland-thus showing the
high appreciation of the man, by his neigh
bors and fellow-ctizens, irrespective of party
ties utilization. Here, as esew here. his
straightforward manly bearing, and practical
common sense views, pleased and gratifed his
personal friends, and commanded the respect
and admiration of his political enemies.
He was man Of the highest sense Of honor
and unimpeachable integrity of character, a
gentleman of the old school-his hospitable
doors were ever open to friends, strangers and
to all who claimed his hospitality. To the
poor his charity was always prompt and gen.
erous. In fall the relations of life be fulfilled
his duty nobly and we'll In his death his
numerous family and connections-his friends,
neighbors and the community qeRerd{ly have
sustained an irreparable loss: but for him
after spending a long and useful life here, noec
in the arms OF his beloved Saviour a blissful
future awaits him. RequisScat in pace.
B.
DIED, at Enfield, Montgomery county Nd.
on the Oath Of February, Mrs. MARIA CHAM
PAYNE, wife of John r Champavne, in the
45tf year of her age
No tribnte to the memory is essential to
chronicle the many virtues Qspher life, for
those who stood around her death-hed and
witnessed the caimness with which she greeted
the dark winged messenger that came to bid
her prepare for the crown which awaited her
in the Heavenly Kingdom fully impressed
that as in health she walked with God so al
though she trod the clark valley and shadow
of death she feared no evil'' for He was with
her and leaning upon His staff, serenely she
passed away
Always delicate, she has for several years
been an invalid, but the past two years of her
life have been especially characterized by the
most intense suiferings, yet no murmur of
Gods holy will in thus affecting her was
ever heard and for weeks ere she left us she
knew that she must co. but with the bright
halo OF coming glory encircling her brow she
spoke of her coming dissolution, and smiling
| as she babe them inject her beyond the tomb
she bid them not to weep for her Jesus was
her friend, He could make dying bed soft
as d0wny pillows are. n few hours before
she closed her eyes on earth forever she sang
Jerusalem my happy home, and then with
Heavenly light beaming in her angelic coun-
tenance she clasped her hands and pleaded
with those around her to assist her in praising
Cod quietly, with no shadowy clouds marring
the brightness of her Heavenly anticipations
she then babe her weeping loved ones adieu,
enioining them TO meet her in Heaven as she
could not stay with them, and with a few
parting instructions her pure spirit passed
through the pearly gates into the celestial
city, and thus another of the meek followers OF
the blessed Saviour has triumphed over death
and having borne the cross now wears the
crown OF immortality She is gone. but her
santed memory like the sweet perfume of a
withered rose will still inAer dfTusing its
fragrance among her sorrowing loved ones
she has left to battle with the world.
Her mourning relatives, especially her de-
voted husband, now stricken beneath this
heavy weigh. OF sorrow, must find consola-
ton in the blessed assurance that her suffer
ings are DER, and she dwells in 'house not
made with hands eternal in the Heavens" and
in striving to live so that they may greet her
beyond the bright river and share with her
the Divine presence of the Omnscient. He in
His own good time will heal the wounds He
has so deeply probed and bind them up with
the balm of His precious love Nav He bless
and direct them to Him so that that they may
not sorrow as those without hope