Middletown transcript., 1875-03-13
OBITUARY..
Rev. JOHN COLLINS MoCABE, D. D.

| KEW. JOHN COLLINS MCCABE, u. IL.
Rev. DR.. McCabe died at the rectory of the
Episcopal Church in this place, on Friday,
26th ult., after long and painful illness
The deceased came to Cbambersbnrg as Rector
of Trinity Parish about year and hall
ago. EARLY last spring he was prostrated by
a severe attack of acute rheumatism, after
which time be was not able to perform the
duties of his Office with any degree of regular
| ity. On this account he rendered his resigna-
| tion few weeks ago. to take effect on the
coming Easter. After that time he expected
| to live in retirement with his son IN Peters
burg, Va, but this was anticipated by his re-
| moval to higher and better home. His deli
cate health during his residence here, kept
him confined to his room greater part of his
time, and he was iD consequence of this, not
Immediately known by many of our people
But all who met him were impressed with the
affability of his manners, and those who heard
him preach are ready to bear testimony to his
literary and theological culture.
Dr.. McCabe had attained to eminence
among Episcopal clergymen and was widely
known in the repablic of letters. He was
born in Richmond, Va, on the 18th of No.
vember, 1910. At an early age he attracted
attention as debater in literary circle that
has since furnished men for high position in
C0urCH anu pldtt. Lie was lultuueu IOr tU6
bar. but circumstances forced him to rslin-
guish the study Of law after years reading,
and enter Bank where he displayed the nice
clear business habits that characterized his
life. But keeping Bank accounts did not re-
press his literary tastes and aspirations, and
he entered the field and won for himself quite
an enviable reputation. He wrete for the
leading newspapers of the day and was paid
contributor to the Southern Literdru Mssen0er
then in the zenith of its glory. 1t is said that
the fruits of his pen, afforded him quite
competency, which is certainly compliment
to his talents. He was stimulated to literary
activity by Edgar A. Poe, who was his init
mate friend and wrote his far famed ULalume,
originally in his album. As early as 1885,
the poems of DR.. McCabe were collected in
volume. In later years he devoted himself to
the early history Of the Episcopal Churches,
more especially in Virginia, and the late
Bishop Meade has acknowledged him as good
authority upon that subject. His contribu-
tions, more especially to the newspapers and
magazines Of his own church, were continued
until near the close of his life. A little over
Christmas were transferred to the columns of
the Repository The pseudonym, of DR.. Nc
Cabe in his miscellaneous writings was Oats.
The deceased took deacon's orders in the
Episcopal Church in 1916, and was ordained
to the priesthood, two years later, by Bishop
Meade of the diocese of Virginia. He served
parishes with great acceptance in Smith6eld,
and Hampton, Va. Ann Arundel and Prince
George counties, Nd; Middletown, Del. and
last of all here in Chambersburg, Pa He
was regarded by them who knew him best as
a man Of more than ordinary ability The
degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred
upon him by the College of William and
Mary, Va, in 1859.
Appropriate funeral services were held in
the Episcopal Church. on Friday morning,
DR. Keeling, of Harrisburg. and Rev Mr.
Mitchell, of Hagerstown, officiating. The
former read the beautiful service, the latter
preached sermon from Rev IA: l3 ~
heard voice from Heaven, saying unto me,
write, Blessed are the dead which die in the
Lord, from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit,
that they may rest from their labors; and
their works do follow them" DR.. Keeling's
tribute to his deceased friend was glowing
but not over wrought.
The remains were taken to Richmond for
burial Much sympathy has been expressed
for the afflicted family depository, Cham
bcrsburg, Pa.