The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-09-25
OBITUAR

Died, at Boydton, August 20, 1874. Mrs. MARY
PICKETT. beloved wife Of K. B. Pickett, Esq:
It is said that !" Death loves shining mark y {;
and In this estimabe lady 1t found 6ne. or years
she had been suffering from consumption, and
during the last two years OF her life had known lit
tie freedom from great bodily distress Bnt all was
She was persuaded "doth not atlict willingly, nor
grieve the children Of men, Many were the causes
of distress and rebellion to an unsanctlied mind;
but she enabled to suppress all rebellious up
risings, and 10 cast her care upon One, who
ed for neSt 70 0f s da o
home OF TO those whom she had learned
to love. Her attachments became stronger and
waning. But she could give up ali for Christ, aud
commit all 10 Christ Us faithful and tried friend
To the very last, though under mach bodily an
dren in the nfnutest particulars. Their lille COM
forts, which IL Is charac. eristic Of wlte'5 and
mothers tenderness TO think of and minister To-,
were not now forgotten. But most OF all was she
soicitous for their higher welfare, choosing for them
thai better part which shall not be taken away"
Her faith was very bright and strong, and 7" ui-
umphed giorlouslym over the terrpr5 OF death. She
.tknew In whom she had believed, and was per.
suaded that He was able to keep that which she had
Indeed, intense was her suffering she became inn
patient for her GismsSon and the fear lest this de-
sire rebellious greyed her spirit, which longed
to be wholly coniorned 10 Gods will No other
cloud, that ain aware, ever gathered over her.
But not only as Christian is she to be men
toned. AS Il wife, as u mother, as friend, also,
she may well be poken of. The affection which
she drew to herself in ali relations bear, testimony
to her high and amiable character Her loss Cannot
but be sorely felt but how abundant Is the coDso-
laou left to the bereaved, IL frmness of assurance
of her better stare makes abundance. May the
love borne towards her here inspire in those who
felt 1t earnest longings after that bright land
where now she dwells.
NATHANIEL ROBERT CARY, M. D.-Ata meeting
Of physicians OF Pensacola the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas the allwise disposer OF events has, In
His tnIiQitc wisdom, removed from midst
highly esteemed brother, DR.. Nathaniel Robert
Resolved, That In his death we recognize the wi
disposition of Providence, and bow In humble sub
mission to His divine viii.
Resolved, That this m0urnful event has deprived
US vi VIII Jse long and intimate association, hon
orable and generous character, had won our esteem
and atfec tomato regard, and that whxe we nourl
our loss We will ever cherish mis- memory.
Resolved, That We tender the family of DIR. Car
our deepest sympathy H. their bereavement, III thi
their hour or bitter tris'i.
RESOLVED, That the Usual badge N mourning b
worn by Us for thisty days,
Resolved, That COPY OF these resolutions he for
warded to the fami; or the deceased, and pubishe
In the slorida pap trS, aud In the Richmond Dl
patch, and the Sichmond aRd louisville 4Medict
Joasradl
GEJ. p. PETERSON, 81. d., Chairman.
JAMES So HERR0N, Is. ID, secretary.
ROBERT b. :. HAHGIs, NJ. b.,
&C. WHfTTISG, III. D.,
A.PoirEvIN, MD
GEO. u, sBEoSNAHAAf, M. D., s
| SAN. RAMBo, NJ. ID,
1 Il. n. BLouNT. III, d..
1 w. j. MlTCHELI,, u. De-
i. ID. LGoSAhhp Ssuasnt aAea.