Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-30
The Late Mrs. Ingraham Her Religious
Character and Love of Country.


The late Mrs. J. II. Ingraham Of this city was
Il remarkable woman in several respects. Her
views on christian doctrine and practice were clear
and sound, and as she approached the end Of her
life, her christian character seemed to be become
more firmly rooted and grounded in the faith"
She was the Oldest native Of Augusta we think, at
the time Of her death; was for siNty-three years
member of the South Parish tCongre gational) in
this city, having united with that church i'll 1872.
As showing her views of death and the uses of
affection, and illustrating somewhat her christian
character, we publish the following extract from r.
letter written within year by Mrs. Ipgraham, TO
a friend in this city
81 think if person has right views Of the
truths of the gospel, it will serve to illuminate even
the dark valey-though death must ever be "a
tremendous event to us all, q change of which we
can have but little conception, but the Saviour has
led the way through sutferings We can never
know; but when our feet stand on the Heavenly
shore we shall bless God for all the way in which
inscrutable we can only rest on this assurance Of
our Saviour, what do, thou knowest not now
but thou shalt know hereafter" | suppose We
are called to simple trust. | can remember
at one time in my experience, being greatly dis
tressed at certain Proyidcnces; it seemed 10 be
said TO me as with an audible voice, trust me,
trust me-" and this silenced everything, and now
feel the most unwavering confidence IN all Cots
dealings
Mrs. Ingraham learned the lesson Of patriotism
at her fathers knee, imbibing a love Of country
that seemed 10 strengthen with her strength and
grow with her growth She was one Of the little
girls who in $780, marched in the funeral process
sion given here on the death of Gen. Washington
the little gills representing the States then com
posing the American Union. The following ey-
tract from letter written quite recently by Mrs.
will give slight glimpse of her patriotic devotion
and love of country. How much do we owe to
the women like Mrs. Ingraham, whose memories
and lives cover the entire history Of country,
for keeping alive that enthusiasm which has fired
the hearts Of heroes and sent them to the battle
field to contend for country and home. Following
is the extract from Mrs. Ingraham's letter
The centennial of 1876 will form great era in
our nations history, and the celebration of il in
Philadelphia, will no doubt be august and mag
niticent. One century old our country will be- and
hope there will be some speakers at that time,
worthy of the occasions some who can rise to the
grandeur of the subject. | am always enthusiastic
in all that concerns the country and its welfare.
heard too much of the revolutionary struggle from
my childhood up, to be unmlndtul OF the great
interests at stake which will require so much vigil
ance to preserve. l have such a vivid remem-
branee OF my fathers words; how he would rise
to his feet when in conversation with gentlemen
on the affairs of the country, and would speak with
the greatest enthusiasm. The Impressions OF
childhood are lasting and indestructihlc; their in
huence can hardly be ehaced.