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" Let's talk of graves and worms and epitaphf^r —S/it,fJkes/>ear(^. 70/ CHICAGO: S.C.GRIGGS AND COMPANY. 1877. l> ^,pp^,X,^ Copyright, 1876, by JOHN R. KIPPAX. FBKSS OF BLAKBLY * BROWN, To ALL WHO E»ER IN MUSING, HAVE IN FACT OR FANCY STROLLEt)^ " Midst Skulls and Coffins, Epitaphs and Worms; Where Light-heeled Ghosts and Visionary Shades, Perform their Mystic RoundSj" ♦ t is RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED. r COKTEXTS5. PAOC Introduction 9 Epitaphs on Eminent Personages 37 Admonitory Epitaphs 65 Devotional Epitaphs 87 Adulatory, Laudatory and Bombastic Epitaphs 103 Professional Epitaphs 129 Ludicrous, Eccentric and Ridiculous Epitaphs 147 Punning and Satirical Epitaphs 167 Miscellaneous Epitaphs 177 Index ' 199 PREFACE. There is no need that much should be said bv way of preface to tlie following pages of what might aptly be styled grave literature. The simple fact that tlie "Way-Bills" of America's Dead have hitherto been but indifferently recorded is certainly a sufficient ex- cuse for the appearance in print of these gleanings. As a collection of epitaphs this mnst not be sup- posed to include all that have been written in this country since 1492, but only such as have come under my own personal observation, or have been contributed by friends during the last five years. The remarks on monumental inscriptions and the funeral rites and obsequies of various nations have If i 8 PRKFAOE. been made as condensed and exhaustive as was jxjssi- hle within the limits assigned to an introduction. The culling and arranging of this material, tliough the work of odd moments and little remnants of time, proved a matter of no little difficulty and labor. To my many friends who have so kindly aided me in making the compilation, my thanks are due; but especially am I indebted to the Misses U. M. Booth of Chicago, Illinois, and A. M. Laurie of T^orristown, Penn., for iheir valuable assistance. And yet while feeling perfectly justiKed in present- ing this innovation on American literature to the public, " I am not ignorant, ne unsure that many there are before whose sight this Hook shall tlnde small irrace and lesse favour." J. R. K. Oak Park, Nov. 5, 1876. I I / it i INTRODUCTORY. INTRODUCTION. :F all the materials presented to the student of history for his examination, few occupy a i^ place at once so peculiar and important as the memoi'ials of the dead. The "men of renown " when the world was young have left their records in the " Acres of God." The pyramids and rock-hewn structures of India and Thebes, the remains of Aztec temples, the tab- lets of Phoenicia and Egypt, the mounds of Scandi- navia and of our own continent, have taught us much that we know of nations, once puissant^ but long since departed. The annals of the race have been revealed by the vestiges of the tombs, voices from the dead have ex- plained obscure passages of classic writers, and lights from the grave have given an insight into the cir- cumstances that governed our ancestors in pre-his- toric times. The custom of erecting memorials to the dead is almost coeval with the existence of mankind. Sometimes these relics are all that is left of a nation, 11 12 INTRODUCTION. II and as Ferguson remarks, " without the lessons we learn from them, the architectural history of Rome is an unintelligible maze, f4,nd the connection between the arts of Greece and Italy, from the earliest time, equally inexplicable." The "tomb-hillocks " of Peru and Chili, the mounds of Mexico and the barrows of North America, reveal to us traces of the genius of races that else would have been lost in oblivion. , The earliest forms of memorials are supposed to be the mound and the pyramid. Yet the first record is of the pillar raised by a sorrowing patriarch to the Rachel he had loved and lost, and that record, grand in its simplicity, suggests the hallowed motives for the first erection of monuments to the dead. In the burial-places of Memphis and Thebes we find the crowning excellence reached in the erection of ancient sepulchral mounds. :-: Outside of Egypt, the oldest tumulus is that which Alyattes, the father of Croesus, king of Lydia, built for himself 561 B. C. It had an altitude of 200 feet and a diameter of 1180. - . The mounds or tumuli of our own continent owe their origin in part, doubtless, to the " mound build- ers " of early times, and in part to a custom common among many of the North American Indians of hold- ing "Festivals of the Dead," which consisted in gathering together, at intervals of eight or ten years, the bones of their departed, and depositing them, amid impressive ceremonies, in a common grave. I ' i V i lii I I INTRODUCTION. 18 These festivals commenced, says Charlevoix, " by the appointment of a place where they should meet, the choosing of a president of the feast, and the sending of invitations to neighboring villages. The appointed day arrived, all the Indians assembled, and went in procession, two and two, to the cemetery. After a period of silence, which was first interrupted by the women giving vent to cries of lamentation, they pro- ceeded to take up the bodies, arrange the separate and dry bones and place them in packets to carry on their shoulders. They then returned in the same procession in which they came, and each deposited his burden in his cabin. During the procession the wom- en continued their lamentations, and the men testified the same marks of grief as on the death of the person whose bones they have. " This was followed by a feast in each house in honor of the dead of the family. " The succeeding days were considered as public days, and were spent in dancing, games and combats, at which prizes were bestowed. "From time to time, they uttered cries, which were called, ' les oris des aines? i " After some days thus spent, all went in procession to a grand council-room fitted for the occasion. They then suspended the bones and bodies in the same state as they had taken them from the cemetery, and placed there the presents intended for the dead, and after- wards conveyed them to the spot designated as their final resting-place. 14 INTRODUCTION. "All their ceremonies were accompanied with music, both instrumental and vocal, to which each marched in cadence." Throughout New York and Canada, these extensive depositories, which generally occupy commanding positions, are familiarly known as '' bone pits." In Genessee county, N. Y., are the remains of a once large inclosnre called "Bone Fort," within which was found a UiOiind six teet high and thirty feet broad, made up of human bones, slightly covered with earth. On the northern shore of Ossipee Lake, New Hampshire, overgrown with heavy timber, is a mound ten feet high and forty-five feet in diameter; and on Tonnewanda Island, in Niagara river, is one originally fifteen feet high. A tumulus near Parkersburg, in West Virginia is seventy feet high; and one near Miamisburg in Ohio is sixty-eight feet. The quadrangular truncated mound of Cahokia, Iliinors, opposite St. Louis, had, when in its integrity and before it was encroached upon and swept away by modern improvement, an altitude of ninety feet and a circumference at the base of two thousand feet. That at Seltzertown, Miss., is six hundred feet long, four hundred feet broad at its base, and forty feet high, and covers six acres. Several mounds have been found around Barrie in Canada, and near Penetanqueshene in the township of Jiny, a funnel-shaped pit has been discovered measuring fifteen feet in diameter and nine feet deep. i' INTRODUCTION. 16 Another was found in the township of Oro, and still others in the Isle Ronde, situated near the extremity of Lake Huron. In Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri, large cemeteries have been discovered in which skeletons were found packed in rude coffins composed of flat stones placed in ranges of great extent. And in the neighborhood of Augusta, Kentucky, iron and arti- cles of European origin have been unearthed, with skeletons, showing conclusively that this mode of burial must have been customary among the Indians up to a late period; while in the vicinity of Chica- go, Illinois, near Waldheim cemetery, on the banks of the Desplaines river, are a group of low mounds, which have yielded skulls of such singular conforma- tion, as to show without doubt that they are the crania of the " mound -builders," and not of the Red man. Similar ones have also been found along the Fox, Rock, Kankakee and Illinois rivers. On the rock bluffs of the Osage river, and in the " Cherokee country," of the south, mounds of more recent origin than earthen mounds have been discov- ered. They are known as Stone Mounds, have an altitude of five feet and a diameter of twenty feet; and owe their origin, not to the mound-builders, but to the Indians. , „ Near Chester, Illinois, grave hills covering lime- stone Gists^ each containing a skeleton, have been found. Similar cists have been seen in Missouri, Indiana and Tennessee. On the Pacific coast. Shell 16 INTRODUCTION. 111 Mounds^ containing numerous skeletons of Indians, mostly in the sitting postnre, are common. Several similar mounds have also been observed in Indiana and along the banks of the Yazoo and Ten- nessee rivers. Dolmens^ which are common in England, as relics of the Druidical age, are seldom found in the United States. A few, however, have been discoverod in southern Utah, on the extreme summit of the Snowy Range. Urn burial^ according to Dr. Blanding, appears to have been practiced to some extent in early times throughout the Southern States. In the mounds near Camden, South Carolina, vases are found ranged one above another, and occasionally a skull may be seen placed face downwards over the mouth of a vase, thereby acting the part of cover to the vessel, which had evidently been too small to re- ceive it. • ; . " , The three principal modes of disposing of the dead have been embalming, incremation and interment. Interment has a hundred fold the variety of either embalming or incremation. "Earth to earth" and " Dust to dust " was the earliest, is the present, and will probably be the prevailing mode of burial through all time. Tradition buried Adam in the Island of Serendib, and for ages guarded his resting-place with mighty lijns, while Eve was consigned to the Holy Land to round out her quiet sleep in dust. - INTRODUCTION. 17 With referfence to the custom of incremation, we have no means of determining its origin, though the probability is that it arose from the desire to remove all possibilities of insult or ill-treatment of the dead. The practice of embalming reached its highest state of perfection with the Egyptians. They put their wealthy through a process of spicing and dry- ing which occupied a period of seventy days, and stowed them away in the tombs of Gizeh. The Babylonians embalmed their dead in honey, and were bitter in their denunciation of incremation, deeming such a performance nothing less than sacri- lege to the sun. . The Guanches, the aboriginal inhabitants of the Canary Islands, also rudely embalmed their corpses, by removing the entrails, drying the bodies in the air, and covering them with varnish. Prescott says, that the ancient Peruvians p''e8erved the bodies of their Incas after the Egyptian fashion, and that in early times mummies had an abiding place in Mexico. Prof. Johnston, in alluding to the folly of this cus- tom, remarks as beautifully as truly: " Embalm the loved bodies, swathe them, as the old Egyptians did, in resinous cerements, and you but preserve them a little longer that some wretched plundering Arab may desecrate and scatter to the winds the residual dust. Or jealously in rega" tombs »'d pyramids preserve the forms of venerated emper- Oj.s or beauteous queens, still, some future conqueror. 18 INTRODUCTION. or more humble Belzoiii, will rifle the most secure resting-place. Or bury them in the most sacred places, beneath high altars, a new reign shall dig them np and mingle them again with the common earth. Or, more careful still, conceal your last rest- ing place where local history keeps no record and even tradition cannot betray yon: then accident shall stumble at length npon ycur unknown tomb and lib- erate your still remaining ashes." The Thibetans cut in pieces the bodies of their dead, and either toss them into the lakes to feed the fishes, or expose them on the hill-tops for the benefit of the eagle or other bird of pre3\ The Parsees lay their deceased in open ston^ recep- tacles placed on Dakhmas or "Towers of Silence," where Heaven-sent birds, the vultures, clean the bones, which in four weeks are removed, and deposited in wells of masonry, there to commingle with the dust of whole generations gone before. The Ethiopians disposed of the dead either by throwing them into the river or by preserving them in their houses, after having deposited them in stat- ues of gold, silver or baked clay, and inclosed the whole in a coftin of glass. The ancient Bactrians, believing this a world of uses, dispensed witli all funeral rites, sufiered the bod- ies of their departed friends and relatives to be eaten by animals, and even provided for the removal of the enfeebled and helpless, whether through age or sick- I INTRODUCTION. 19 uess, by keeping large and savage dogs to devour them. ' The ancient Greeks we^'e enjoined by law to burn the dead, and yet the Atheniauo occasionally interred their bodies. With the Romans, the deceased was allowed to re- main unburied seven days before this rite was per- formed, and on each day was washed with hot water and fragrant oils. The Burmese priests before burying a body, if it be one of rank, enclose it in a varnished coffin, sing hymns over it, and have a grand procession. Thev then place it on a i>yre of precious M'oods erected for the occasion, which is afterwards ignited and allowed to burn till nearly consumed, when the body is snatched from the flames, and the charred remnants given decent burial in some adjoining graveyard. The Mongol Tartars burn the bodies of their princes and chief priests, while the remaining Tartar tribes practice both incremation and burial. The Tonquinese burn their dead, and store away the ashes in cinerary urns. On the Himalayan slopes, the Sikkim burn the bodies of departed friends and relatives, and scatter the ashes to the four winds of heaven. The Cheyenne Indian, like the ancient Scythian, hangs this "strange fruit" among the foliage of his native ibrests, a prey to the vulture, and the sport of every wind and storm, or else, encased in a covering of willows, places it with the feet southward upon a p 20 INTRODUCTION. platform in some cotton-wood tree, convinced that with an abundance of the necessities for tlie trip, in the shape of food, arms and tobacco, his spirit will eventually be gathered to Maniton, the protector of the Happy Hunting Grounds. The tribes of Oonalaska and Nootka Sound bury the dead on the tops of hills, place a little tumulus over the spot, and expect every passer-by to help erect a monument by throwing a stone on the heap. Such, in brief, has been the order of things throughout many of the ancient and semi-barbarous " realms of peace." But as we journey along through the silent land, the cotton-wood tree and the cinerary urn fade in the distance, the catacomb, the mound and the pyramid dissolve from view, and we come upon those "bovvers of bliss,'' where "birds may carol at their own sweet will" to the patient sleepers beneath the sequestered shades of our modern cemeteries. As has been beau- tifully written, "Can 'couch more magnificent' be sought for than the beautiful open cemetery, festooned with richest foliage, and glorified with the sunshine, the incense of flowers and the chants of winds? "How much better is it to place the remains of our loved ones beneath the green sod and the blue canopy of heaven, than in crowded crypts and corners of an antique abbey — the open temple of nature, than the contracted one of art." "Oiir blessed Saviour," says Evelyn, "chose the INTRODUCTION. 21 garden sometimes for his oratory — and dying, for the place of his sepulchre; and we do avouch, for many weighty causes, that there are no places more fit to bury our dead in than our gardens and groves or airy fields, 8uh dis, where our beds may be decked and carpeted with verdant and fragrant flowers, trees and perennial plants, the most natural and instructive hieroglyphics of our expected resurrection and immor- tality." Many are the beautiful gardens of graves that are scattered through our land. New York has its Greenwood; Boston, Mount Auburn; Philadelphia, Laurel Hill; Chicago, Rose Hill and Calvary, Grace- land and Oakwood; Savannah, its most beautiful of burying grounds, and each and every other city and town its own cemetery. Some of these acquire pecul- iar interest in that, side by side with their brothers of Revolutionary fame, sleep many of the heroes of civil strife who fell in the cause of liberty. "All their conflicts ended now, and they in rest, which would be eternal but for that last trump which shall startle all the armies to the grand and ultimate review. 5> In the " dull churchyard" and amidst "Those hillocks of mortality, Where proudest man is only found By a small hillock in the ground," ' how appropriate the planting of such emblems as the ivy, the cypress and the pine, and the bedecking of the I i ! 22 INTRODUCTION. {[graves with flowers; the cypress and the pine be- tokening death; and the ivy immortality, while the flowers, besides being beautiful in themselves, are suggestive of every other kind of beanty. " Flowers," says Leigh Hunt, " are evidences of Nature's good nature; they neutralize bad with good; beautify good itself; make life livelier; and anticipate the spri.ig of heaven over their winter of the grave. Their very frailty, and the shortness of their lives, please us, because of this their indestructible associa- tion with beauty, for while they make us regret our own like transitory existence, they soothe us with a consciousness, however dim, of our power to perceive beauty; therefore, of our wish with something divine and deathless, and of our right to hope that immortal thoughts will have immortal realization." In the " Cities of Silence" of Turkey, the graves are adorned with leaves of the palm tree, and marked by boughs of myrtle and cypress. At funerals the Scandinavians strew the path to the grave with branches of box and fir, and occasion- ally with artificial flowers. The Laplander uses evergreens, and the Welshman bay leaves. White roses were often used as tokens of virgin purity and innocence, while as an emblem of frail mortality the rose was sometimes blended with the lily, and when hapless loves or sorrows crossed life's pathway, resort was had to the yew and the cypress. So Stanley, in "The Exequies" mourns, — INTRODUCTION. 23 " Yet strew Upon my disinull grave Such oflerings as you have, • Forsaken cypresse and yew ; For kinder flowers can take no birth Or growth from such unhappy earth." And Shakespeare, in tliose magic lines so beautifnl and apposite, sings in a different strain: " With fairest flowers, \ 'n: s'lTituer lasts, and I live here, Fidele, I ten thy sad grave; thou shalt not lack Th^ ^vver that's like thy face, pale primrose, nor The f zured hare-bell like thy veins, no, nor The Itaf of eglantine; whom not to slander, Outsweetened not thy breath." In ancient times, the custom of Ijurying the dead outside the cities was almost universal; a lesson worthy the imitation of modern communities. Even the practice of embalming did not prevent the Egyptians from placing the dwelling places of the dead beyond the Nile. The Ceramicus of the Athenians, the most beau- tiful suburb of their illustrious citv, was situated without its walls. Sparta's famous lawgiver, it is said, ordered in- terment within her walls, that her sons might be- come familiar with death. The Mohammedans generally bury their dead outside the city in tombs either above or below the ground, made, as in Kew Orleans, of stone or brick, and stud- ' !tl 11 i^iitM Hi ilM; il;!l; ! lilt I : iiill 24 INTRODUCTION. ded with arched cavities of sufficient size to admit the coffined remains of the departed. Their immense graveyards present a strange and peculiarly gloomy appearance, " their white marble columns, surmount- ed by turbans, shimmering like ghosts through and above the groves of cypresses that always mark the last repose of the Moslem sleepers." The Chinese have no cemeteries of any extent, every family in thickly settled parts of tlie country providing its own burial ground. As a people they are extraordinarily devoted to tlieir dead, and usually select the fairest spots in the land for sepulture. So desirous are they all to be buried in the " Flowery Kingdom," that, as writes the Rev. C. W. Wendte: " The labor contract of the Coolie emigrant especially stipulates that in case of death his body is to be car- ried back to China, that his dust may mingle with that of his ancestors, and he may join their spirits in tlie ancestral temple. Otherwise, such is his strange superstition, his soul would wander about unknown, unhoused and unfed, — a stranger ghost in a foreign land." The cemeteries of Russia are for the most part ar- ranged at considerable distances from the towns, and are marked by groves of tall pines, which seem as emblematical of death to the Muscovite as cypresses are to the Moslem mind. With the Romans inter-mural burying was not al- lowed except to a favored few. Their law was very severe against violators of tombs, and nobody could INTRODUCTION. 25 idinit aense oomy ount- h and •k the xtent, ►untry e they isuaily e. So lowery endte : ecially be car- e with irits in itrange known, foreign >art ar- ns, and leem as presses i not al- as very y could be removed, even by friends, without official sanction. Yet the Roman burying places did not enjoy the legal sanctity of our own churchyards, but were simply set apart from the lands adjoining some highway by tlie proprietor. Hence part' 'ular care was taken that no opportunity should be afforded whereby the pur- pose of the owner might be defeated, or the property alienated to other uses. The avarice of the heir was especially watched, and the usual formula is: "Hoc monumentum hferedem non sequitur." — {11. M. H. N. S.) One man, in order that his heir might not outwit him, and appropriate his burying-place, inscribes that he was of a ''sound and disposing mind " when he made his will. Another makes it a condition of in- heritance that his monument shall be commenced within three days after his death., and be built after a prescribed model. And many, to be certain about tlie matter, erected their own monuments during their lifetimes. Some not only willed to have a mon- ument erected,butalso bequeathed an annual sum for lighting a lump and feeding it with oil. And it was more especially for the purpose of secui ing perpetual attention to these funeral rites, that the alienation of their burying grounds was so strictly forbidden. But though the lamp at the tomb is lighted no more, yet the spirit of the Roman lives through the ages, and a college perpetuates the name of its mod- ern founder. The symbol has vanished, and the sep- ulchre itself may remain in darkness, but the pure 26 INTEODUCTION. light of learning immortalizes the memory of its pat- ron. The festivals have ceased, but the beneficence of the dead will not be forgotten, so long as the char- itable institution sustained by his wealth, exists to benefit the needy. Following the erecting of monuments and antedat- ing the consecration of graveyards comes the record- ing of inscriptions and the engraving of epitaphs. Etymologically, an epitaph is simply an inscription on a tomb, and as such might be supposed to include the record of death. But many contend that the rec- ord forms no part of an epitaph, and that although it is an inscription on a tomb, yet every inscription so placed is not necessarily an epitaph, else we must include the sculptor's name, which is often appended. The origin of epitaphs as traced by Camden is in accordance with this view, and we may obtain a tol- erably clear idea of their first signification from his statement. He mentions that the scholars of Linus, the Theban poet, "fyrst bewayled theyre master, when he was slayne, in doleful verse, called of him, (Elinum^ and afterwards, Epitaphia^ for that they were fyrst sung at buryals and after engraved upon the sepulchres." From this it appears that the erection of the first monuments and the inscription of the first epitaphs, had one common cause — the love and respect enter- tained by the living for the dead. This high motive has not, however, always had the ascendancy; ever INTRODUCTION. 27 and anon it has been replaced by vanity in all its emp- tiness, and as a legacy to the world we find sepulchral writings, devoid alike of beauty, sense and truth. The earliest recorders of inscriptions of whom we have any satisfactory knowledge were the Egyptians, who placed upon their sarcophagi and coffins, the names, descent and functions of their embalmed rela- tives. . '; The Romans of early imperial times contented themselves witli modest encomiums and statements of name, station and age. Subsequently we find a fuller enumeration of public services; and it is inter- esting to notice, .that while they record the building of cities, the destruction of enemies, and other works of great men, yet few acts of social benevolence are mentioned. In this particular, the difierence between them and inscriptions of modern date is most strik- ing, and we searcli in vain through the darkness of those times for the works of a Howard or a Wilber- force. Later £till, in addition to the trade or calling, lire found rough forms of implements, a custom which continued down to the middle atres. No false shame troubled the people. Tlie dealer in pigs engraves upon his tomb, " negotiator siiaris,^^ and the "clown of the city company of mountebanks " gravely in- scribes on the sepulchre of JKmilia Irene, his wif , " stupidus gregis urbani." A crusader has his efligy placed on his tomb in morion and cross-legged, as who should say, "1 Walter Fitz-give-'em, Kt , having fought doughtily ¥ 28 INTRODUCTION. IN jii il ill the Holy Land, and hewed many circumcised infi- dels, now rest In pace. Odiprofanum.^^ A baker makes his last resting-place in the form of an oven, and embellishes it with representations of his loaves, kneading trough and mill. [A pilot in Greenwood cemetery declares his pro- fession by his monument. A solid base supports his sarcophagus, on which is placed a capstan coiled with a cable, and this is surmounted by a mast, whose top is crowned by a beautiful statue of Hope leaning on her anchor and pointing to the skies. Carved on the sarcophagus, in bas-relief are two vessels in a storm, one representing his own, and the other the vessel he is piloting into port] A carpenter has left us the shape of the tools with which he fashioned the palaces of Rome, and it is singular that the " chisel " figured on the tomb is identical in form with the stone "celt" about which so much has been learnedly written. Sometimes a request is urged with promises of for- tune, threats of vengeance, or on the plea of humanity. Being placed usually along the great roads,tombstones were especially liable to spoliation, inasmuch as they formed a convenient place on which the travelers of those days eased their little minds. ^'' Scriptor parcc hoc opus,^^ is not the addressof an author to his critic, but a husband to the scribbler to spare themonument of liis wife. INTRODUCTION. 29 ised inii- he form ations of his pro- supports m coiled 5t, whose 3 leaning arved on ;els in a Dther the Dols with and it is tomb is ut which es of for- umanity. nbstones 1 as they velers of ^,or parcc lis critic, onnment Tlie first six centuries after Christ are rich in Chris- tian inscriptions of an eminently devotional character, and on the tombs we frequently iind extracts from that Book which was their guide and comfort while living. Soon, liowever, the introduction of heraldic devices reduced the religious character of inscriptions, and as the Christianity of the times became a power in Eu- rope, and j)ersecution ceased to purify faith, heathen precedents commenced to work, and though we do not find coarse, epicurean expressions, yet a trifling with death and its surroundings is evif^3nced by the witticisms and vagaries which gradually regained a position on monuments. Survivors forgot that a tomb is no place for a bio- graphy, and in their vanity esteemed a brilliant record more than a true one. They lost tlie energetic con- ciseness that characterized the works of the ancient sculptors, knowing that in " lapidary inscriptions a man is not upon oath." Eulogies so fulsome as to be disgusting, and interminable records which tire the reader, appear, presenting a striking contrast to the simple and direct language of true sorrow. And although the Latin tongue — the most apt for the pur- pose — may have checked in some measure this degrad- inji, tendency, its influence ceased with its use, and of all the languages of to-day, the Italian, and, in a less degree, the Spanish, have caught the true spirit of classical antiquity. Turning now more particularly to the graveyards of our own times and the epitaphs in our own Ian- IW iillii liihi; ; 30 INTROT)UCTION. gnage, we find much that is wortliy of admiratiou, also much that must certainly be condemned. It has been truly said that "cemeteries express the feelings and meet the wants of an altered time." A nation's warriors lie slain upon the battle-field; friends and relatives depart and pass the gate of death; science and art lose earnest worshipers; and th? world mon.ns deeply the noble lives it could ill-afford lO spare. These are indeed altered times. Thi nations of modern date have emulated those of antiquity. The brave brethren of the defenders of Thermopylae erected a monument, and inscribed thereon a sentence that must have thrilled through every Spartan breast: " Go, 2>(is8enger, and tell at Laeedcetnon, that we died in obedience to her sacred laws.'*^ And through every part of this great country, monuments are found* which attest a nation's gratitude and reverence for her patriotic warriors of a hundred years. Inscriptions on national monuments are not usu- ally open to such grave objections as those on many memorials erected by private persons; for however faulty they may be INTRODUCTION, 88 the shortest, for when a passenger sees a chronicle written on a tomb, he takes it on trust some fijreat man is buried there, without taking pains to examine who he is. I say also the plainest, for except the sense lie above ground, few will trouble themselves to dig for it." The English language doubtless does not possess a grander than that inscribed to a celebrated actor, jet it has only five words: ^''Ilere lies rare Ben Johnson^ and Wolfe's broken column has only the four words: ^^Ilere died WoJfe^ victorious,'"'^ while a shattered headstone at St. Paul's, New York, bears in twc» words the most powerful utterance in that storied abode of death, — My Mother! Perhaps no description of serious literature has ever afforded h > much entertainment to the world as that of epitaphs. None, perchance, is so rich in ma- terials. Muriatori and the scholars of Italy were pre-emi- nent in the work of collection. Bruce, Stuart and others have done the same work for British monu- ments. Scaliger's two volumes contained almost all that was known on the subject at the commencement of the eighteenth century. Additions have been made to it by Gruter, Graevius and others. Webb also published a large collection of ludicrous, panegy- rical and moral epitaphs in the year 1777. Kenrick's little work on Roman inscriptions in England is very good. Tissington's, Loarings and Pettigrew's col- lections are also worthy of mention. And the 34 IJITRODUCTION. ','^ 'I' ' '* Christian inscriptions of the first six centuries'* have been ably treated by Dr. McCaul, the learned President of the University of Toronto, Canada. From these and other widely diiferent sources, we learn that in every land in every time, all peoples practice and reverence funeral rites in some form, and cherish a certain solicitude and veneration for the lifeless bodv. ' ffr But "never has the tenement from which vitality has escaped, been held so precious as it is to-day. We make a fetich of it, though it turns to loathing under our soi-rowing eyes. We perpetuate our wretched vanity in honoring insensate dust, and carve marble with sonorous fiction to hide the sordid facts of life. Very often we neglect aiiv.^ disparage human- ity in the flesh, and esteem and eulogize him in the grave. Exanimation has more power than great deeds to make heroes, for the shadow of the tomb is a glamour to the living. " The earliest murmur of fame is frequently the echo of the first earth thrown on the coffin-lid. And yet of the disposition of the body after death, what matters it? No one may say who was wisest — the Egyptian who embalmed, the Greek who burned or the Celt who buried. It is of no import to the departed whether they be exposed to the birds of the air — like the Sioux Indians — or their tombs be covered with immortelles. Then let us anticipate mortuary devotion by kind- ness to the living. Let us put our prospective mon- . ■ . . -U INTRODUCTION. 85 uments into generous deeds tliis side t)ie grave. Let 118 be 80 charitable and tender to our fellow-travelers journeying along the highway of life, that meeting them in the immeasurable future, they may remem- ber us not by storied urns or eulogistic epitaphs, but by the gentleness and sympathy and helpfulness we have shown them, when little both in time and action counted much." And as the last notes die away over the "wilderness of tombs," let us think of those words of Pope, which seem most apt: '* Praises on tombs are trifles vainly spent, A man's good name is his best monument." I lilllM III' ii' fli 1 i 1 m Uiii!;: EMINENT PERSONAGES. ' llll l! EPITAPHS ON Eminent Personages. "On Fame's eternal camping-ground, Their silent tents are spread."— 0'//«>'rt. EPITAPH ON GEORUPJ WASHINGTON. |X the family vault at Mount Vernon repose, en- cased in a beautiful sarcophagus of white marble, and enshrined in a people's love, the remains of one whose fame will ever, as now, fill the world. Human liberty! was the order of his march as he glided gently down the stream of life; and now a na- tion's homage gathers round his memory. Through a life of sixty-seven 3'ears, not a single spot can be found to dull the brightness of his character, and in all ages Americans will pronounce with love and reverence the name of George Washington. On the lid of the sarcophagus are engraved the na- tional emblem and this inscription, which appears m I iill^: :'l'ii; ■■'1' ■: 'Ml!',,,,,. !!! iiii ii iiiiiiiijjjll I I, ! I !!il •ilr ii.ii 40 EPITArnS ON more like an advertisement of a marble mason, than a jnst tribnte to the memory of 80 great a man: WASHINGTON By the permission of Lawrence Lewis, The surviving executor of George Washington, this sarcophagus was presented by . * • John Struthers, of Philadelphia, Marble Mason, A. D. 1837. [Near the Battle Monument in the city oi' Balti- more^ Md., stands the "Washington Monument, the corner-stone of which was laid July 4tli, 1815. It was erected by the state of Maryland at a cost of $260,000, and was nearly fifteen years in building, the statue of Washington having been raised to its po- sition October 19, 1829. The whole is constructed of white marble and has an altitude of 180 feet. The new National Monument of Washington, now in course of erection, will, when completed, stand 485 feet in air, — an altitude exceeding by five feet that of the boasted pyramid of Cheops in Egypt.] ON THOMAS JEFFERSON. Entombed 'dtMontiGello, Va., rests one of the most conspicuous of American worthies, Thomas JefiTerson, whose fame, as time dispels the mists of prejudice, will shine with ever-increasing luster. Il;!i;l EMINENT PERSONAGES. 41 The inscription on the tomb reads as follows: Here lies buried Thomas Jefferson, Author of the Declaration of American Independence, Of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, And Father of the University of Virginia. ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. In a retired part of the burial ground at the corner of 5th and Arch streets, Philadelphia^ surrounded by a neat iron railing — which was in 1858 substituted for the brick wall that originally inclosed the spot — rest the remains of the great statesman Franklin, side by side with those of the partner of his life. The plain stone that covers their resting-place, al- though strikingly unworthy the memory, declares to us the beauty of his character far better than any epi- taph. Its plan was contemplated by him before his death (1790), and particularly ordered in the follow- ing codicil to his will, dated 23d June, 1789: " I wish to be buried by the side of my wife if it may be, and that a marble stone to be made by Chambers, six feet long and four feet wide, plain, with only a small moulding round the upper edges, and this inscrip- tion:" Benjamin \ AND v Franklin, Deborah ) At the age of twenty-three, while yet a jourii'^yman printer, he wrote for himself this epitaph: i ill! !iI!m iii 42 EPITAPHS ON The Body : Of :: ■'■ Benjamin Franklin, Printer, (Like the covers of an old book, i, Its contents torn out, And stript of its lettering and gilding,) Lies food for worms ; Yet the work itself shall not be lost. For it will (as he believed) appear once more, In a new And more beautiful edition, " Corrected and amended The Author. 1 1"! ! ''ri!!i III m I I ! i 1 i •; ON DANIEL WEBSTER. . Born Jan. 18th, 1782. Died Oct. 24th, 1852. Echoing from the tomb of Webster comes the aphorism, "The gospel" — "a divine reality." " Piiilosophical argument, especially that drawn from the vastness of the Universe, in comparison with the appar*^nt insigniUcance of this globe, has some- times shaken my reason for the faith which is in me; but my heart has always assured and re-assured me, that the gospel of Jesus Christ must be a divine re- ality. The Sermon on the Mount cannot be a merely human production. This belief enters into the very depth of my conscience. The whole history of man proves it." — Daniel Webster. EMINENT PERSONAGES. 48 1 — Oy. JOHN ADAMS. . * Libertatem Amicitiam Fidem Retinebis. — D. O. M. (Deo. Optimo Maximo)" Beneath these walls Are deposited the mortal remains of John Adams, Son of John and Susanna (Boyalston) Adams, Second President of the United States. Born 19-30 October, 1735. On the Fourth of July, 1776 He pledged his Life, Fortune and Sacred Honour To the Independence of His Country. On the third of September, 1783, He affixed his Seal to the definite treaty with Great Britain Which acknowledged that Independence, And consummated the redemption* of his pledg' . On the Fourth of July, 1826, He was summoned To the Independence of Immortality And to the Judgment of his God. This House will bear witness to his Piety; This Town his Birth-place, to his munificence ; History to his Patriotism ; Posterity to the depth and compass of his mind. At his side Sleeps till the Trump shall sound, Abigail, His beloved and only wife, ' Daughter of William and Elizabeth (Quincy) Smith. In every relation of life a pattern Of Filial, Conjugal, Maternal and Social Virtue. Born 1 1-2;! November, 1744. Deceased 28 October, 1818. Aged 74. II Married 25 October, 1764. . During a union of more than half a century I ill!: 'ill iff'"'' 11 ill 11 1 lip li! ,44 EPITAPHS ON They survived, in Harmony of Sentiment, Principle and Aff. The Tempest of Civil Commotion : Meeting undaunted, and surmounting The Terrors and Trials of that Revolution Which secured the freedom of this country, Improved the condition of their times, / * And brightened the prospects of Futurity To the Race of Man upon Earth. Pilgrim, From lives thus spent thy earthly duties learn, ' From Fancy's dreams to active Virtue turn. Let Freedom, Friendship, Faith, thy soul engage, And serve like them, thy Country and thy Age. Alongside the grave of his father, and overshadow- ed by trees that had sheltered liis head in the days of his childhood, in a plain tomb prepared under his own direction, and inscribed simply with his name, sleep the ashes of John QuiNCY Adams. ON WOLFE AND MONTCALM. In the Palace Garden, Quebec, Canada, stands a monument erected to the memory of Wolfe and Montcalm, opposing leaders in the inter-colonial campaign of 1759, who died at the taking of Quebec, on the Plains of Abraham nient is this tribute: Engraven on the monu- WoLFE — Montcalm. Mortem virtus communem Famam historia Moxumentum posteritas Dedit A. D. 1827. EMINENT PERSONAGES. 46 [Translation. — Military virtue gave them a com- mon death. History a common fame. Posterity a common monument.] ft ON MONTCALM. In the chapel of the Ursnline Convent, Quebec, may be seen this additional tribute to Marquis de Mont- PT,lm: Honneur ' ; .' .. a _ '[ ■''■,: Montcalm. , Le destin, en lui derobant La victoire, L' a recompense par Une mort glorieuse. [Translation. — Honor to Montcalm. Fate, in de- nying him the victory, has recompensed him by a glorious death.] » . ' t>N JOHN HARVARD. In piam et perpetuam niemoriani JOHANNIS HaRVARDII, annis fere ducentis post obitum ejus peractis Academiie quae est Cantabrigiae Nov — Anglorum Alumni, ne diutius vir de litteris nostris optime meritus sine monumento quamvis humili jaceret hunc lapidem ponendum curaverunt. On the twenty-sixth day of September, A. D. 1828, this stone was erected by the Graduates of the University at Cambridge in honor of its founder who died at Charlestown, Mass., ' • On the twenty-sixth day of September, A. D. 1638. lili « m m ii 111! m '«'"' I 11 IIP;' 46 EriTAPHS ON ^, Novi Eboraci, Natus die 14 to. ON SAMUEL JOHNSON. At Stratford, Conn. : M. S. Samuelis Johxsox, D. D., collef ' praesidis primi, et hujus eclesijc nuper • Octob. 1696, obiit 6 to. Jan. 1772. If decent dignity and modest mien, The cheerful heart, and countenance serene; ' /■ If pure religion, and unsullied truth, ' His age's solace, and his search in youth ; If piety in all the paths he trod, Still rising vigVous to his Lord and God; If charity, through all the race he ran. Still wishing well, and doing good to man ; ' If learning, free from pedantry and pride. Of faith and virtue, walking side by side ; vi If well to mark his being's aim and end. To shine through life a husband, father, friend ; If these ambition in thy soul can raise, ? Excite thy reverence, or demand thy praise ; Reader, ere yet thou quit this earthly scene, Revere his name and be what he has been. ■' Myles Cooper. • • ON GEOKGE CLINTON. At Washington^ D. C: To the memory of George Clinton. He was born in the state of New York, on the 26 of July, 1739, and died at the city ot Washington, on the 20 April, 181 1, in the 73 year of his age- He was a soldier and statesman. Eminent in counsel, distin- guished in war, he filled with unexampled usefulness, purity and ability, among many other high offices, those of governor of his native state, and vice-president of the United States. While he lived, his virtue, wisdom and valour were the pride, the ornament and security of his country ; and when he died he left an illustrious example of a well-spent life worthy of all imitation. This monument is affectionately dedicated by his children. EMINENT PERSONAGES. 4T ON THOMAS DAWJS8. Ax Boston^ Mass.: Thomas Dawes, A. A. S., born 5 August, 1731, died, 2 Jan- uary, 1809, aetat 78. Of his taste for the Grecian simplicity in architecture, there are many monuments which he raised when that art was new to us. The records of Massachusetts show that he was one ot her active legislators fro.n the year 1776, until he was 70 years old, when he retired with faculties unimpaired. To the fiscal concerns of this metropolis, to its literary and other institutions he was a zealous friend. He was an elector at the three first elections of president of the United States, and discharged various trusts to his own'honor and the public good. ON ELIHU YALE. The inonument of Eliliu Yale, the founder of Yale College, UTew Haveii^ Conn., bears this inscription: Under this tomb lyes interr'd Elihu Yale of Place Gronow, Esq., born 5th April, 1648, and dyed the 8th of July, 1721, aged 73 years. Born in America, in Europe bred, ' In Afric travelled, and in Asia wed. Where long he lived and thrived, in London died. Much good, some ill, he did ; so hope all's even. And that his soul thro' mercy's gone to heaven. You that survive and read, take care For this most certain exit to prepare. Where, blest in peace, the actions of the just Smell sweet and blossom in the silent dust. ON ELEAZAR WHKELOCK. At Hanover, N. H\: Hie requiescit corpus Eleazari Wheelock, S. T. D., academiae ' 48 EPITAPHS ON morensis et collegii Dartmuthensis fundatoris et primi pr^esidU. Evangelio barbaros indomnit et excultis nova scientiae patefecit. Via- tor, i, et imitare, si poteris, tanta meritorum premia laturus. 1710 natus, 1 779 obiit. Here rests the body of Ei.eazar Wiieelock, s. t. d. founder and first president of Dartmouth college and Moor's Charity School. By the gospel he subdued the ferocity of the savage, and to the civilized he opened new paths of science. Traveller, go, if you can, and de- serve the sublime reward of such merit. He was born in the year 1710, and died in 1779. Pietate filii Johannis Wheelock hoc monu- mentum constitutum inscriptumque fuit, anno 1810. mv ) iWi ON WILLIAM CODDINGTON. ' ' A sepulchral stone, mildewed with acje, standing in the old cemetery at Newjport^ R. /., bears the follow- ing inscription: To the memory of William Coddington, Esq., that illustrious man who first purchased this Island from the Narraganset Sachems Cannonicus and Matinomo, tor and on account of himself and sev- enteen others, his associates in the purchase and settlement. He presided many years as Chief Magistrate of the Island and Colony of Rhode Island, and died much respected and lamented, Nov. i 1678, aged 78 years. ' ON JOHN COGGE8HALL. In the liuggles-farm burying ground, Newport^ R. /., is a granite obelisk, the base of which is in- scribed : " To the taemory of John Coggeshall^ First President of this Colony: died Nov. 27, 1649, jEt. 67." On the upper part is written, ''^Erected hy a Lineal Descendant, 1855." " EMINENT I'EBSONAOES. ^9 ON ETHAN ALLEN. A tomb-stone near Burlington, Vt.y says: The Corporeal part of GENERAL ETHAN ALLEN rests beneath this stone, The i2th day of Feb., 1789 Aged 50 years. His spirit tried the mercies of his God In whom alone he believed and strongly trusted. ON JOSEPH WARREN. This epitaph may be seen on a monument erected to the memory of General Warren, in Boston, Jf ass.; N • In honor of JOSEPH WARREN, * Major-general of Massachusetts Bay : He devoted his life to the liberties Of his country; and in bravely defending them, fell • an early victim, In the battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775. ■ • The Congress of the United States, As an acknowledgment of his services, And distinguished merit, Have erected this monument To his memory. ON HUGH MERCER. General Mercer's monument in Fredi'ichshurg, F*r^*ma, bears the following: *s h SSW^ Ml ii! :k 60 KPITAPH8 ON Sacred to the memory of HUGH MERCER. Brigadier-general in the army of The United States : He died on tlie 12th of January, 1777, of Wounds, he received on the 3d of tiie same month, Near Princetown, in New Jersey, Bravely defending the ' Liberties of America. The Congress of the United Stiites, In testimony ot his virtues, and tlieir gratitude. Have caused this monument to be erected. ifijJ: |i ,. l! 1 i''lil! ill! iiii I 111 il!r ' , ■ ON TIIE BRANTS. Near the city of Brantford, Ont.^ Canada^ 011 the Indian reservation, stands a relic, known as the "old Mohawk church."* It was the first church built in Upper Canada, and was erected by Brant and his followers in 1785. In a tomb just in the shadow of the church, on the right, rest the remains of Captain Joseph Brant or Thayendanegea, the noted chief of the Mohawks, dur- ing the American Revolution, and also those of his son, Capt. John Brant, or Tekariliogea, the warrior chief of 1812-15. On the tablet is the following in- scription: This Tomb * '. is erected to the memory of v - Thayendanegea OR • - Capt. Joseph Brant, Principal CHIEF and Warrior of / - The Six Nation Indians, * Frontispiece. l-'^ 'S!: EMINTCNT PERSONAGES. 51 d II is e )r r- is )!• 1- bv his fellow subjects and admirers of his fidelity and Attac"iimknt to the British crown. Born on the banks of the ,] , Ohio river 1742, dikd at Wellington Square, U. C, 1807. * • It also contains the remains of his son Ahyouwaiuhs or Cai't. John Brant, who succeeded his father asTekarhkkjea and distinguished himself in ..>'"' ■ ' >' the WAR of 1812-I?. Born at the Mohawk village, U. C, 1795, Died AT THE ;:ame PLACE, 183J. ON SAMUEL UNCAS.. In the Mohegan Burial-ground^ near Nonoich^ Conn., is the following to the memory of the notevi chiefs Uncas and Sunseeto: SAMUEL UNCAS. For beauty, vvit, for sterlinjif sense For temper mild, tor eliqucnce, For courage bold, tor things wauregan, He was the glory ot Moheagan — Whose death has caused great lamentation Both to ye English and ye Indian Nation. ON SUNSEETO. Here lies the body of Sunseeto, Own son to Uncas, grandson to Oneeko, But now they are all dead, I think it is iverheegcn.* ♦Meaning, all well or good news. / ■ 'Tis thine to tread out empires. And to quench the stars. p:minent personages. . 55 ON NORBORNE BERKELEY. At Williamshurg, Va.^ on the pedestal of lord Bot- tetourt's white marble statue is inscribed: The right honourable Norborne Berkeley, baron de Bottetourt, his Majesty's late lieutenant and governor-general of the colony and dominion of Virginia. Underneath his lordship's arms: Rersurgo rege fevente. On the north side: Deeply impressed Avith the warmest sense of gratitude for his excellency, the right honourable lord Bottetourt's prudent and wise administration, and that the remembrance of those many publick and social virtues, which so eminently adorned his illustrious char- acter, might be transmitted to latest posterity, the general assembly of Virginia, on the 20th day of July, anno Dom. 1771, resolved with one united voice to erect this statue to his lordship's memory. At a small distance underneath: Let wisdom and justice preside in our country, the people will re- joice and must be happy. On the east side: Concordia. On the sontli side, alluding to the figures of Erit- tania and America lioldiu*:^ Olive branches which unite above an altar, from which a flame arises: America! behold your friend! who leaving his native country, declined those additional honors, which were there in store for him 56 EPITAPHS ON that he might heal your wounds, and restore tranquillity and happi- ness to this extensive continent. With what zeal and anxiety he pursued these glorious objects, Virginia thus bears her grateful testi- mony. 1 1' #..! 1! Ill . ON WILLIAM BRADFORD. At Philadelphia, Pa.: This tablet, sacred to the memory of William Bradford, late attor- ney-general of the United States, and formerly attorney-general and a judge of the supreme court of Pennsylvania, is inscribed by his dis- consolate widow,as a solemn tribute of affection and respect. In private life he had acquired the esteem of all his fellow-citizens ; in professional attainments he was learned as a lawyer, eloquent as an advocate ; in the execution of his publick offices he was vigilant, dignified and im- partial ; yet in the bloom of life ; in the maturity of every faculty, that could invigorate and embellish the human mind ; in the prosecution of the most important services that a citizen could render to his country ; in the perfect enjoyment of the highest honors that pub- lick confidence could bestow upon an individual ; blessed in all the pleasures which a virtuous retiection could furnish from the past, and animated by all the incitements, which an honourable ambition could depict in the future ; he has ceased to be mortal. A fever, produced by a fatal assiduity in performing his official trust, at a crisis interesting to the nation, suddenly terminated the utility of his publick career, extinguished the splendor of his pri- vate prospects, and on the 23rd day of May, 1795, in the 40th year of his age, consigned him to the grave, lamented, honored and beloved. I ' I ijpi ON SAMUEL DOiJNELL. At New York.N. Y.: Here lies the body of the Hon. Samuel Donnell, Esq., one of the first counsellors of Massachusetts under their present charter, and justice of the peace and judge of the inferior court in the coun- ty of York. He died 9 Marqh, 171 7-18, in the 72 year of his age. EMINENT PERSONAGES. 67 ON JOSEPH HEED. At Philadelphia, Pa.: In memory of the virtues, talents, and eminent services ot Gen. Joseph Reed, born in the state of New Jersey, on the 27 of August, 1741. He devoted himself to the pursuit of knowledge, and early engaged in the study of the law. By his erudition, judg- ment and eloquence, he soon rose to the highest eminence at the bar; but at the call of his country, forsaking every private pursuit, he followed her standard into the field of battle, and by his wisdom in council and his conduct in action essentially promoted the revolu- tion in America. Distinguished for his many public virtues, he was on the I of December 1778, unanimously elected president of this state. Amidst the most difficult and trying scenes, his administration exhibited disinterested zeal and firmness of decision. In private life accomplished in his manners, pure in his morals, fervent and faith- ful in all his attachments, he was beloved and admired. On the 5 of March 1785, too soon for his country and his friends, he closed a life- active, useful and glorious. ON THOMAS WILLETT. At Barrington^ P. I. : Anno 1674. Here lyeth the body of the worthy Thomas Willeti , esq., who died 4 August, in the 64 year of his age, who was the first mayor of New York and twice did sustain that place. ^ ON RICHARD MONTGOMERY. X i : S| At St. Paul's, iT^w YorJc.JS'. Y.: This monument is erected by the order of Congress, 25 January, 1776, to transmit to posterity a grateful remembrance of the patri- otism, conduct, enterprise, and perseverance of major general Richard Montgomery, who after a series of successes amidst the most discouraging difficulties, fell, in the attack on Quebec, 31 De- cember, 1775, aged 37 years. 58 EPITAPHS ON illii' III 1 1 ; 5:; ON JOHN aLOVKR. ^ AiMarhlehead, Mass.: Erected with filial affection to the memory of the hon. John Glover, esquire, brigadier general in the late continental army* who died, 30 January, 1797, aged 64 years. • ON JOHN LELAND. In the old Cheshire Cemetery, Mass., is the follow- ing epitaph on Elder Leland, the man who carried 4;he big cheese to Jefferson : ^ Here lies the body of s^ Rev. John Leland, Who labored 67 years " To promote piety and vindicate The civil and religious liberty of all mankind. ON O. M. AND J. H. HANCOCK. In the Yazoo City Cemetery may be seen a stone bearing this inscription: Here lie two grandsons of John Hancock — first signer of the Declaration of Independence. (Their names are respectively George M. and John H. Hancock,) and their eminence hangs on their having had a grandfather. ON ANTHONY WAYNE. From the superb monument erected in the burial ground appertaining to Radnor Church, Chester County, Penn.: In honor of the distinguished military services of major general Wayne, and as an affectionate tribut ■ of respect to his memory, 1«li: ^11 EMINENT PERSONAGES. 59 this stone was erected by his companions in arms, the Pennsyl- vania state society of Cincinnati, 4 July, A. D. 1809, thirty-fourth anniversary of the independence of the United States of America, an event which constitutes the most appropriate eulogium of an Amer- ican soldier and patriot. * On another side of the monument is the following: Major general Anthony Wayne was born at Waynesborough, in Chester county, state of Pennsylvania, A. D. 1745. After a life of honour and usefulness, he died, in December, 1796, at a military post, on the shore of Lake Erie, commander in chief of the army of the United States. His military achievements are consecrated in the history of his country, and in the hearts of his countrymen. His remains are here deposited. ON ISRAEL PUTNAM. This monument is erected to the memory of the Hon. Israel Put- nam, Esq., Maj. Gen. in the arr^ies of the U. S. A., who was born at Salem in the province of Mass., on the 7th day of Jany., 1718, and died at Brooklyn in the state of Conn., on the 29th day of May, A. D. 1798. Passenger, if thou art a soldier, go not away till thou hast drop- ped a tear over the dust of a Hero, who ever tenderly attentive to the lives and happiness of his men, dared to lead where any one dared to follow. If thou art a patriot, remember with gratitude how much thou and thy country owe to the disinterested and gallant exertions of the Patriot who sleeps beneath this marble. If thou art an honest, generous and worthy man, render a sincere and cheerful tribute of respect to a man whose generosity was singular, whose honesty was proverbial, and who with a slender education, with small advan- tages and without powerful friends, raised himself to universal es- teem, and to offices of eminent distinction by personal worth, and by the diligent services of a useful life. 1;- Si vi I| );:iji fi' m i:i(-'- lllll B|j,: .,, iii 'I'i ■ 60 EPITAPHS ON ON STEPHEN A. DOUGLASS. At "Douglass Place," Chicago, Ills., stands a par- tially completed monument to the memory of Judge Douglass, who was born April 23d, 1813, and died June 3d, 1866. ; The inscription reads: •' Tell my children to obey the laws and uphold the constitution." ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN. In Oak Ridge Cemetery, SpHngfield, Illinois, stands the National Lincoln Monument. It was erected by W. D. Richardson, under the direction of the National Lincoln Monument Association, and dedicated on October 15th, 1874. It is now open for the inspection of visitors for the nominal sura of twenty-five cents, and the association may be congratulated in securing the services of so able a custodian as Mr. J. C. Power. The ground plan of the monument measures one hundred and nineteen feet from north to south, and seventy-two and one-half from east to west. The height from the ground line to the apex of the obelisk is ninety-eight feet four and one-half inches. The statue of Mr. Lincoln, writes Mr. Power in his Illustrated description of the Monument, stands on a pedestal projecting from the south side of the obelisk having the United States Coat of Arms in bronze, sunk in a recess on its front. The Coat of Arms is somewhat modified, so that EMINENT PERSONAGES. 61 the shield with part of the stars obscured supports the American Eagle. The olive-branch on the ground shows that having been tendered until it was spurned by the rebels, it was then cast under foot. Then the conflict began, and raged until the chain of slavery was torn asunder, one part remaining grasped in the talons of the eagle, and the other heKl aloft in its beak. The Coat of Arms in the position it occupies on the monument is intended to typify the Constitution of the United States. Mr. Lincoln, on the pedestal above it, makes the whole an illustra- tion of his position at the outbreak of the rebellion. He took his stand on the Constitution, as his author- ity for using the four arms of the war-power of the government — the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, and the Navy, which are to be represented in groups around him — to hold together the States which are represented still lower down the monument, by a cordon of tablets, linking them together as it were, in a perpetual bond of Union. On the south front of the monument, just beneath the statue, and about thirty feet above the ground, raised letters a foot long may be seen, composing the one word, LINCOLN. This simple inscription, together with the names of the States, which are engraved on ashlars repre- senting shields, constitutes all the lettering on the monument. M • }h2 ■'i •if 62 El'ITAPHS ON t'-; At the north front, is the Vestibule to the Cata- comb. Inside the vestibule, in front of the central crypt — the catacomb being divided into five crypts — is a marble sarcophagus, enclosing a red cedar shell, within which is a tightly soldered lead coffin, contain- ing all that was mortal of Abraham Lincoln. The north end or head of the sarcophagus is near the grated door of the vestibule, and bears the follow- ing inscription — the central word of which is sur- rounded by an oaken wreath, and this by that grand quotation from Lincoln's inaugural address: "With malice towards none." LINCOLN. " With charity to all." Of such mighty benefactors of mankind, Words- worth says, as they are not only known by the imme- diate Survivors, but will continue to be known famil- i<'*,rly to latest posterity, they do not stand in need of delineations of character to individualize them. This is already done by their works, in the memories of men. Their naked names, and a grand comprehen- sive sentiment of civic gratitude, patriotic love, or human admiration; or the utterance of some elemen- tary principle most essential in the constitution of true virtue; or an intention communicated in ade- quate words of the sublimity of intellectual power, — these are the only tribute which can here be paid — If! il'll'' !|ii EMINENT PERSON AGES. 63 the only oftering that upon such au Altar would not be unworthy: " What needs my Shakespeare for his honored bones The labor of an age in piled stones, Or that his hallowed relics should lie hid, t Under a starry-pointing pyramid? ^ Dear Son of Memory, great Heir of Fame, What needst thou such weak witness to thy name? Thou in our wonder and astonishment, Hast built thyself a livelong monument." ADMONITORY EPITAPHS. ! hi P< Admonitory Epitaphs. " Strive to live well ; And then, how soon soe'er thou die, Thou art of age to claim eternity." — Randolph. In the old hwvymg-^voww^ m Dorchester, Maas.y we read: " Here-heth-Buried-ye-body-of Mr.-William-Poole-aged-8i-years wh0-died-ye-25t11-of-february-1n Ye-yere 1674. Ye-Epitaph-of -William-Poole - which-hee-himself-make-while he-was-yet-living-in-remembrance-of-his-own-death-&-left-it-to be-ingraven - on - his - tomb - y t - so -being-dead-he-might-warn- posterity-or-a-resemblance-of-a-dead-man-bespeaking-ye-reader. Ho-passenger-'tis-worth-thy-pains-too-stay &-take-a-dead-man's-lesson-by-ye-way I-was-what-now-thou-art-&-thou-shalt-be What-I-am-now-what-odds-twixt-me-&-thee Now-go-thy-way-but-stay-take-one-word-more Thy-staf-for-ought-thou-knowest-stands-ye-next-dore Death-in-ye-dore-yea-dore-of-Heaven-or-Hell Be-warned-be-armed-believe-repent-fairewell. 67 1 1- t U-' ■it iili; 68 ADMONITORY A tombstone in the graveyard at Newtown^ Penn.y has the following: Here lies the body of William Evans, who departed this life, September the 29th, 1734, ^S^^y 5^ years. My: pilgrim: race: I: ran: apace , . My : resting :place is here : This : stone : is : got : to : keep ye spot — That men dig not too near. At the cemetery in JVew Preston, Conn., is an an- cient stone, dated 1782, bearing these lines: Ye people all now pass by, Stop here and vew this place. ' Remember shortly you must die Who are of Adams race. A. m i Ilillii 'illl I The following is from the tombstone of Charles Wyman, who died in 1785 and was interred in the old burying-ground near Boston: Beneath these clods of silent dust, I sleep where all ye living must ; The gayest youth and fairest face, In time must be in i'us dark place. From the old west burying-ground in Litchfield, Conn.: Wife and children 12 Behold and see Prepare in time To follow me. 1785. In memory of Mr. Samuel Cutter who departed this life mm'' EPITAPHS. April 7th, 1791, Aged 55 jears. A sov'reign God, who set my bounds, Did quickly take my breath, ' ' Be ready then each hour you live To meet an instant death. At Andover, Mass.: John Abbott, 1793, iet. 90. Grass, smoke, a flower, a vapor, shade, a span. Serve to illustrate the frail life of man ; And they, who longest live, survive to see The certainty of death, of life the vanity. At New Preston. Conn.: 1794. Here lies interred a blooming youth, Who lived in love and died in truth. Behold and see as you pass by. As you are now so once was I, As I am now so you must be ; Prepare for death and follow me. 69 , r ■ 'I ' , ' ; i An old gravestone at Kennehunh^ Maine^ has the following: Rev. Daniel Little, 1801. Memento mori ! preached his ardent youth. Memento mori ! spoke maturer years ; Memento mori! sighed his latest breath. Memento mori ! now this stone declares. Ir W\ On big William Smith, killed by the Pennamites, in the Wyoming Valley^ Penn.: 1784- Here lies the body of i:_.. I If; 70 ADMONITORY William Smith Mortals attend — he was called forthwith. He left the world at twenty-five. A warning to all • that's yet alive. His zeal for justice Tho' hard to relate, It caused his flight from this mortal state. A tombstone in Princeton, Mass.^ bears this in- scription to the memory of twins, one of which, how- ever, seems to be non est: Erected in memory of Mr. Ephraim Jones, son of Major and Mrs. Mary Jones, who died June 2ist, 1784 JE. 27 years. In womb of Mother Earth enclosed These fleeting Twins ly here repos'd Tn sprightly youth resign'd their Breath United both in life and Death On a stone in the graveyard at Westfieldy Mass., may be seen this non-committal inscription: Kiiju reader: — this stone informs you who we are ; what we were we tell you not. What we ought to , have been, that be thou, where we now are you will know hereafter. Remember that Christ is the resurrection and the life. EPITAPHS. 71 From Hadley, Mass.: Here lies buried , ' : . the Remains John Dwight fourth son of Rev. Timothy Dwight President of Y. College, and Mary his wife. This youth was born at Greenfield in Connecticut Sept. I St 1784. And died in Hadley July 25 1803. in the 19th year of his age, the next after he had received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in that Seminary. Reader If thou art a youth ot hopeful talents, an enlightened education and an intence love to knowledge, a disposition distinguished by amiableness and a life by filial duty, fraternal affection, and univer- sal gentleness of demeanor : Reinember That with all these advantages thou art destined to the grave and to Eternity ! There was hope in his end. May there be hope in thine. fi ! Ui If! J From a stone in the burying-ground at Hadley^ Mass.: In memory ot Miss Mary Cook, who died Aug. 5th, 1806, in 32d year of her age. \ Look on my friends and see '* 72 ADMONITORY ^>;(}.,i m ' What you must shortly be ; ' When God sends death you all must die ,/ •; And feel his dart as well as I. From Amherst J Mass., comes the following: Sacred to the Memory of Moses Dickinson Esqr. Who quit this dusky Stage In the 86th year of his age. Which was on April ye 9th, 1803. Death is not an eternal sleep, Therefore my friends you need not weep ; But look by faith beyond the grave. That you some soled peace may have. A stone by the roadside in Hadley, Mass., bears the following: To the memory of Chester Smith Fourth Son of Mr. Joseph Smith Who on this spot was instantly killed By the upsetting of a load of wood January 25 AD 1810. yEtats igrs. Passenger Hast thou a son of promising hopes Set not thine heart upon him. With submission resign him to that Being, who . destroyeth the hopes of Man. Art thou a youth endued {?) with vigor and blooming in expectation of future aj I;' EPITAPHS. earthly joys. Remember that man knoweth not his time as the fishes are taken in an evil net and as the birds are caught in a snare, so are the sons of men ' snared iu an evil time when it falleth suddenly upon them. From Tarrytown, JV. Y.: In Memory of Louisa Deutcher Daughter of John and Jemima Deutcher, who departed this life June 22d 1814, aged 13 years, 6 months, and 18 days. Hark, my young friends the arrows Of death now rides swiftly along She was one of our number just in her bloom She is called away by death and staid in the tomb. Although she is dead she is speaking to you Be prepared for to meet the last troubles of life That your spirit may be carried To the mansions of light. Although she is dead she invites yoii to come Look you in the churchyard and read it with care Remember it is nothing before our bodies lie there For there she lies moulding and turning to clay. 73 .; I mi « 1 A tombstone in the cemetery at JVew Haven., Conn., erected to the memory of Elizabeth Day, wife 'ii ■M' wm. B S' 74 ADMONITORY of James Day, one of the former Presidents of Yale College, bears this inscription, written by herself: I would not wish that those I love, ' Should wander here at close of day • And think of her o'er whom they rove As dwelling only with decay. No, but in each familiar spot . That both to them and me is dear, There I would not be all forgot. Yet ne'er remembered with a tear. At Milford^ Penn.^ is the following: John Breck, departed this life April 19, 1819, aged 11 yrs — Come all ye mourners to the tomb See here a youth cut off in bloom, Although he's hurried to his last We hope the Lord hath found him rest. This be a warning to ye all Should at your house a sick youth call, It's not a secret for to keep. But let his parents know of it. Inscribed on a tombstone in the graveyard at Hod- ley^ Mass.^ is the following: Roger R — son of Windsor and Elizabeth Smith, died z Nov. 1819, JR. 23. KPITAPH8. 75 Youth ! canst thou heedless view The relics of the dead : O think : beneath your feet There lies your likeness. A stone in Bedford burying-ground, Maas.^ has this couplet: An angels arms can't snatch you from the grave, Legions of angels can't confine us here. In the burying-ground at Stm'hridge^ Mass.: Horace Fisher, son of Rev. Arial and Betsey Fisher, Born, Nov. i6, 1817, Died at Pawtucket, R. I. Jany 22, 1836, aged 18. He was fitted for Brown University, but four weeks previous to the commencement for 1835, he had an attack of bleeding from the lungs, which terminated in a fatal c:)nsumption, and thus his hopes for this life, and the hopes of his friends were all blasted. In the death of this Son a Father weeps over the last of a once lovely family who all here sleep silently together awaiting the morning of the Resurrection while he is expecting sojn to lie down with them in the long sleep of death. Young Man, boast not of thy youth, thy strength, and thy golden prospects, they are no security against the shafts of Death. ^'' Prepare to meet thy God." The three following come from Sturhridge, Mass.: My lifes ben short My soul has fled And I am numb .ered with the dead. Death is a debt to nature due. If ;Mil* s I f 76 ADMONITORY which I have paid & so must you. His dust waits till the jubilee, • . Shall then shine brighter than the sky, Shall meet and join to part no more • With goodly parents thats gone before. In an old graveyard at Grafton, Vt., stands a double head-stone bearing the following inscriptions and epitaphs : Thomas K. Park, Jr., and 14 children of Thos. K. and Rebecca Park. Youth, behold and shed a tear, ' See fourteen children slumber here ; See their image how they shine Like flowers of a fruitful vine. In memory of Rebecca, wife of Mr. Thomas K. Park, who died Sept 23, 1803, in the 40th year of her age. Behold and see as you pass by My fourteen children with me lie. Old and young you soon must die And turn to dust as well as I. The following is an inscription which may be found on a gravestone in the burial-ground at Wind- sor, Maine: Here lies the bodv of Richard Thomas, an inglishman by birth A Whig of '76. . By occupation a cooper Now food for worms. Like an old rum puncheon if ¥ EPITAPHS. 77 Marked, numbered and shocked. He will be raised again and finished by his creator. He died Sept. 28, 1824; aged 75. America my adopted country My best advice to you is this take care ot your liberties. ri The four following are from gravestones in Cal- vary Cemetery near (7A^ca^o, /Z^./ • Her'=' lies the body of *" John R ' Died Jany 13th 1854, aged 32 years. Remember man, beware my doom is thine Learn through me, to observe ^he Laws divine, I had been what thou art here this day. Like me you soon must sleep within the clay. Mary t wife of Michael K Died Sept 19th 1862 Aged 47 years. Remember man as you pass by As you are now so once was I As I am now, so shall you be Prepare for death and follow me. ILv Wm C- Died May i8th 1862 Aged 32 years. Go home my wife and dry up your tears Here I lie till Christ appears. When he comes I mean to rise Into a life that never dies. w 78 ADMONITORY Edward R Died Aug. 3d 1867 Aged 35 years. Farewell dear wife iny life is past My love to you while life did last, And after me no sorrows take But love my orphans for my sake. . , In a Saratoga cemetery is a tombstone with the following inscription : Emma, dau'r of Abraham and Matilda C, and wife of Theodore S., died Aug. 10, 1868, JE, 26 years, leaving five children — Married too young against her father's will. Single women, take warning. From Montgomery, Alahama. comes this admoni- tion: Stop as you pass by my Grave. Here, I John Schockler, R . . . . Ey. rest my remains. I was born in N. Orleans the 22d of Nov. 1841, was brought up by good friends ; not taking their advice, was drowned, in this City in the Ala. River, the 27th of May 1855; Now I warn all young and old, to beware of the dangers of this River, see how I am fixed in this watery grave ; I have got but two friends to mourn. From a Churchyard in Pennsylvania: Eliza, sorrowing, rears this marble slab . • To her dear John, rv/to died of eaiing- cralf. t m KPITAPII8. 79 On a gravestone in Ryegate^ Vf., may be found the following linos: In memory of He died in July, in the Eightietii year ot tiie American Era. He was an active, honest, and successiiil merchant, and a firm Demo- cratic representative in tiie Legislature of Vermont. He died as he lived — happy. ^, I lived on earth ; I died on earth ; In earth I am interred ; All tiiat have life are sure of death ; The rest may be inferred. On a tombstone in N'ew Jersey is this significant couplet: Julia Adams, Died of thin shoes, April 17th 1839, aged 19 years. A tombstone at Sturh ridge Mass., bears the fol- lowing dialogue : Sarah S. daughter of Elijah & Lydia Gibbs died Feb. 8, A. D. 1843 Aged 20 " T/ie tnemory of the Just is hlcssedr Prov. 10.7. This monumental marble is placed here by Saml. P. Crawford of Woodstock, in grateful remembrance of Miss G. who was his par- ticular friend. There was a time, that time is past, When youth, I bloomed like thee, The time will come, 'tis coming fast, When thou shalt fade like me. Sarah Sleep, Sarah, Sleep, & take thy rest, God called thee home, he thought it best. Preston. U i \i 1 1 y ■■i * 1 i,'i 111 J:))' 80 ADMONITORY From a tombstone in Connectieut: Tis child and tomb who h-om the womb Remind us of our death — All's vanity, for we must die And gone as in a breath — Glory to God, the Lord of Hosts, By Quakers, Friends and Holy Ghosts, Let saints and angels all be blest, Our souls ascend and bodies rest. From the grave of a singing-master in the church- yard of the villagj of Harpole: He lamed singing far and near Full twenty year and more; But fatal death hath stopped his breath, And he can lame no more. His scholars all that are behinde. Singing he did unfold ; Exhorting all their God to minde. Before they turn to molde. I iiil On Mr. Daniel Noyes' tomb-stone: As you are, so was T God did call and I did dy. Now Children all whose name is Noyes, Make Jesus Christ Your only choice. On a torn bo lone at Getty nlnirg^ Penn.: Remember man as yow pass by that vou must die as well as 1. i EPITAPHS. 81 On the tombstone of Mr. Thomas Clark, who died at the age of 84, and his wife who died several years after at the same advanced age, may be found the following stanzas: The father's voice is heard no more, Though spared to fourscore years and four, Let sleeping dust in accents cry, To cliildren dear prepare to die. Advanced in life to equal years. The mother also disappears, Let death the warning still repeat, Prepare your friends in heaven to meet. The following is from the Potter's-iield at York- vUle, Canada: ,, Come all young men as you pass by And stop and read before you cry. I am the mother of 7 children, 4 sons have I. 3 of them was wicked and wild which caused me here to lie. The Sth of April I walked to the jail. I saw my son in chains. The i6th of April I took my bed, the 25th then I died. I have an honest and industrious husband that you all know so well. He provided a living for i»s while travelling here below. My sister, standing by my side thus to me did say : — 'Have you made your PEACE WITH THE LORD.^ I answered 'Yea.' I towed my head, closed my eyes, and said, 'good by, my friends, good by : 1 have no more to say.' In Rose Hill Cemetery near Chicago, III., is a monument bearing this inscription: Ludlam. In this retreat of Natures quiet joy Ij 1 1J' ■II it II i H; !i I: I, '(,, !1 liHli'^l is: 1 f I'- 1'; 'ii I I'll is 5' 1 82 ADMONITORY Be sacred ground here let the forms that bear Our hearts upon them lie in peace. Here let our own mortality drop down to rest Here let us come to learn and feel how small The interest of time — how vast the worth Of that which hath no end. On the tombstone of a ConneGticut deacon's wife: Here lies cut down like unripe fruit ; The wife of deacon Amos Shute ; She died of drinking too much coffee, Anny Dominy eighteen forty. From Charleston^ South Carolina: Reader, I've left this world, in which I had a world to do ; Sweating and fretting to get rich, — Just such a fool as you. On an unfortunate deacon we have the following: Here lies the body of Deacon Spear, Whose mouth did reach from ear to ear, Stranger tread lightly o'er the sod For if he yapes your gone — by cod. On the wife of an early settlei*: She the first tenant of this lonely yard Where ne'er before a mourners voice was heard. Dear friends and neighbors I view her peaceful home, A few more days and hither to you must come. A tombstone on Long Island, erected by a sea- ij.'. i ! ii 1 KI'ITAPHS. 83 captain over his third wife, bears the folio wiii^ suggestive lines: Behold ve living mortals passing by, How thick the partners of one husband lie, Vast and unsearchable the ways of God : Just but severe his chastening rod. From a churchyard in Maine: Here beneath this stone there lies, Waiting a summons to the skies. The body of Samuel Jinking. He was an horiest Christian man. His fault was that he took & ran Suddenly to drinking. Whoever reads this tablet o'er, Take warning now and drink no more. From ConneGtimLt: My fellow Youth, stop here awhile, And see my monumental pile; Once I like vou alive : But ah ! Am nothing now but native clay. From Calvaiy Cemetery, near Chieago, III.: Stop, sinner, and consider What is your mortal state Repent and be converted Ere it be to late. This is from a tombistone in East Tennessee: She lived a life of virtue and died of the Cholera, caused by eat- ing green fruit, in the hope of a blessed immortality, at the early age of 21 years 7 months and 16 days. Reader go thou and do likewise. m 4;if lillir r-; I !iii m =;:* i;;,l' prntf 84 ADMONITORY - From a tombstone in Massachusetts: I came in the morning — it was Spring * And I smiled, I walked out at noon — it was Summer, And I was glad, I sat me down at even — it was Autumn, And I was sad, I laid me dow-n at night — it was Winter, And I slept. In Calvary Cemetery, near Chicago^ III.^ is a tombstone bearing this inscription: Go home my wife, dry up your tears, I am not dead, but sleeping here, I am not yours, but Christs alone — He loved me best, to Him I've gone. From the old burial-ground of the beautiful town oi Ridge field, Connecticut, we have the three follow- ing: To her whose memory we record. All words are wrote in vain;- But to the living it aftbrds Her age, and death, and where she's lain. Remetnber this as you w'alk round. All must return into the ground ; For by transgression in the garden Adam did receive his warning; And as God's word does prove true, I have returned, and so must you. Death the great conqueror, has took my friend away, Rest here, imtil the great judgment day; No dropping tear or pardner's aching heart Can secure from deaths most cruel dart. EPITAPHS. 85 At Ipswich, Mass.: Death is a debt to nature due, We've paid the debt, and so must you. This comes from a tombstone in ITew Jersey: Reader pass on ! dont waste your time \ On bad biography and little rhyme ; \ For what I am this crumbling clay insures, ) And what I was, is no affair of yours! In a churchyard in ConneGticut, is a tombstone, the inscription on which concludes thus: In usual health I left my home To see my friends abroad There God sent death and cut me down O reader be prepared. Pi A gravestone in the old west burying-ground, Litchfield, Conn., has this inscription: Death conquers all both young and old tho' ever so wise, discreet and bold in helih and strength this youth did die in a moment without one crv Killed by a cart. • The following beautiful stanza is copied from the tomb of Mrs. D , Trenton, New Jersey: The meed of merit ne'er shall die, Nor modest worth neglected lie, The fame that pious virtue gives, i^ i' ml fe 86 ADMONITORY. The Memphian monuments outlives. Reader, wouldst thou secure such praise, Go, learn Religion's pleasant ways. From a tombstone in Philadelphia, Pa.: Zum gedachtniss des wohl chuv. Ilerrn pfarrersJonN Conrad Steiners, welcher zu Winterthur in der Schweiz den i ten. Jan- uary 1707 geboren; im October, 1749, nach Philadelphia in Pen- sylvanien gekommen; und nach dem er uber, 12 jahr, zu stadt und land das predigtamt treulich ver waltet, von seinem meister und erzhirten Jesu, hen 6 ten. July, 1762, in die ewige freid geruffen; seinis alters 55 jahr, 6 monat, und 6 tage. Gelehrter, hier kanst du dein bild im grabe sehn und denke nur gewisz, es wird dir auch sogehn richtstdu dein lehramt so wie, der hier ruhet ein, wird deine wissenschaft und lehr nicht schadlich seyn; wirst du wie er vertblgt, und streitst so fur den Ilerrn, kanst du an einem tag auch leuchten als ein stern. [Tkanslation. — In memory of that honored min- ister, John Oonrau Steinp:rs, who was born at Win- terthur, in Switzerland, 1 Jan. 1707, arrived in Phil- adelphia, Penn., in October, 1749, and after having faithfully labored in the work of the gospel min- istry, for upwards of 12 years, both in city and country, was called by his master and chief shepherd Jesus, 6 July, 1762, into eternal joy. His age was 55 years, 6 months, and 6 days. Man of learning, here yon may see your image in the grave; think certainly so also it must be with thee. If thou like him thine office slialt discharge, then science, learning, shall not injure thee. If, like him persecuted, thou shalt so contend for God, thou also like a star mayest shine in the great day.] '■■ I t; If i I » DEVOTIONAL EPITAPHS. ,y Devotioxnal Epitaphs. *' Naj, but 'tis not the end : God were not God, if such a thing could be." — Phoebe Cory. Fragments of the following beautiful epitaph may be seen gracing tombstones in many of our church- yards : "Weep not," jc mourners tor the dead, But in this hope your spirits soar, That ye can say of those ye mourn, They are not lost but gone before. Christ to the widow'd mother said, " Weep not^'' and thus He healed her pain ; And now to ye, who mourn, He says, '■'■Weep not," ye all shall meet again. And in this hope we live, that death, Who plucks from earth its fairest flowers. Doth give them back to God again, To plant in brighter lands than ours. 89 I ' '■■I'v'v 90 DEVOTIONAL 111 Newbury port. Mass.^ is an old gravestone bear- ing these words: A resurrection to imniortalitv is liere expected lor what was mortal of the Reverend Mr. John Richardson, once fellow of Ilar- \'ard College, afterwards teacher to the church of Newbury. Put oft' April 7, 1676. On an ancient stone at Middletown^ Conn.: Beneath thjs stonne Death's pris'ner lyes ; The stonne shalle move, The pris'ner ryse — 1682. From the "Old West bnrying-ground" in Litchfieldj Conn. : Beneath this stone Deaths prisoner lies The stone shall move The prisoner rise — 1762. Beneath this ground his body must lie Until the resurrection day — 1775. Lo here I leave this earthly clay And fly beyond ethereal blue Unchanged into eternal day To sing the praise of God anew — 1 790. ~!a On the Revd. Samuel Newel's tomb, Bristol, li. I.: —1789— Death! Great Proprietor of all ! 'tis thine To tread out Empires, and to quench ye Stars. KPITAIMIS. 91 I. I. At New Preston^ Conn.: — tSoo — Blest is the chieftain whose decease, Transmits his soul to endless peace, Whose flesh still slumbers in the dust 'Till waked to join the rising just. At Watertown., Mas^.: Here lies buried the body of Mrs. Abigail Stone Relict to Mr. Ebenezer Stone, Junr. She departed this life March 31 1789, aged 71 years. O how the Resurrection light. Will clarify Believers' sight; How joyful will the saints arise; And rub the dust from otY their eyes ; My soul my body I will trust With him who numbers every dust; My Saviour faithfully w ill keep. His own, for death is but a sleep. From Copp's Hill Boston, Mass.! Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Sarah Mellish, who departed this life Jan. 7, 1817, aged 82 years. Lively I walked life's journey through, - 'Till I arrived at eighty two; Then calm descended i re to rest. In hope to be forever blest. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 1.25 Urn IIIIIM .^' m III 2.2 " m 11!^ 1 m 1 2.0 1 1.8 II — 1.4 1.6 Vi ■c*l ^ "% s\ O 7 ///. Photographic Sciences Corporation 33 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, NY. 14580 (716) 872-4503 ■MBIIM 92 DEVOTIONAL iJ ,51 From Holiis, New Hampshire: Our Little Jacob Has been Taken Away from this Earthly Garden To Bloom In a superior Flower-pot Above. From Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago: Madora M died July 23-1848. — Aet, 1 1 months & 1 1 days — Ere sin could blight 01 sorrow fade Death came with friendly care, The opening bud to Heaven conveyed And bade it blossom there. At the Necropolis, Toronto, Canada: The beloved Children of William and Mary Robins. The less of this cold world, the more of Heaven : The briefer life, the earlier Immortality. From a burying-groimd near Carronhrooh^ Ont., Canada: Bold Infidelity, turn pale and die ; Under this stone an infant's ashes He, Say, is it lost or saved .? • II death's by sin, it sinned, because 'tis here ; If heaven's by works, it can't in heaven appear : Ah! Reason, how depraved ! Revere the Bible's sacred page : the knot's untied ; It died thro' Adam's sin ; it lives— /or ycsus died. This epitaph taken from Richmond's " Annals of EPITAPHS 93 the Poor," may be seen on an ancient stone at Rioh- mond, Va.: This lovely bud, so young and fair, CalPd hence by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise might bloom. In the burying-groiind at Northampton, Mass., is a stone inscribed: Little Mary WITH us 5 WEEKS. OUR FATHER took her home, july 31, 1854. Bridgman. Bedford^ Mass., has a tombstone with this stanza: This body moulderin in the dust Early cut down and slain . . So by the righteousness of Christ Shall be alive again. . . . i • /' From Delaware., Ohw: * . Blessed are the homesick, For they shall get home. Epitaph on a boatman copied from a tombstone in Deal Churchyard, Canada: In memory of -who died March 2 2d 1850, aged 74 — Full many a life he saved With his undaunted crew ; • He put his trust in Providence, And CARED NOT HOW IT BLEW. .,■: .■■i.JE,?:-. 94 DEVOTIONAL On a tombstone in Calvary Cemetery, Chicago^ are these lines : Thomas B- Also: Died Dec. 4, 1862. — Aet, 10 years — Long illness did he bear Physicians were in vain Till God did please . To give him ease And free him from all pain. Edward P- Died And this: Oct 3—1 868— •Aged 6 years and 10 months- Sleep on dear Eddie And take your rest God called you home He thought it best. Alice L- Born Mav 7 — 1869 — • ,■ Departed this Life Nov 12 — 1S69 — Rest in the Lords Peace — , At Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago^ is the following: Our Mattie Born July 2?., 1853 * —Died July 1870— . She went homj with the Angels, the Angels of God, Only leaving her body to sleep, Forever that sweet form in its coffin was laid, She went up to Heaven and was not afraid. EPITAPHS. 95 A gravestone on Long Island^ Maine^ has these lines : Farewell! my dear husband saith she, Now from your kind bosom I leap — To Jesus my Bridegroom to be — My flesh in the tomb shall soon sleep. Now like a disconsolate dove I'm left all alone for to mourn Oh ! may the kind Saviour above, Show pity to me while alone. From the burying-groiind at Monadnock^ N. II., come these two: —Sally— Our babe's an angel up in Heaven We hope her sins are all forgiven. -\ ■ We had a darling little boy, . He was our comfort and our joy. In spite of all that we could say Dear Jesus took his soul away. From. Bridgeioate?', Mass.: lere lies buried Mrs. Martha Alden, the wife of Mr. Eleazar Alden, who died, 6 January 1769, aged, 69 years. The resurrection day will come And Christ's strong voice will burst the tomb ; The sleeping dead, we trust will rise With joy and pleasure in her eyes, And ever shine among the wise. At Baltimore, Md.: In memory of William Bradford, Joseph, Anna Maria, iii" 96 DEVOTIONAL Joseph Hutchins, and Anna Catharine, children of the rev. Joseph G.J. Bend, and Mary B. Bend his wife, who have been, in the merciful and wise providence of their heavenly Father, taken away from the evil to come, and added to the angelick choirs. Thy will, O Lord, be done. At Hanover^ N. J.: In memory of Mrs. Katharine Eckley, who by a sudden ac- cident, died, i8 August, A. D. 1772, anno aetatis 46. To this sad shrine the reliques we commend Ot, once, the tender mother, wife and friend; Too soon, alas ! those tender ty es were broke Friends, husband, children felt the fatal stroke ; Yet cease, fond grief, no murmuring sigh arise, i Heaven struck the blow, and heaven is just and wise. Think, dying passenger, life's final date Steals on thee heedless of impending fate. While pleasure courts thee with her smiling charms, Prepare to meet thy God, the tomb alarms. ' "i)/rt« Cometh forth like, a flower and is cut dozvn^^ Job. 14-2. Oil a plain marble stone \\\ an old Canadian cem- etery is this brief inscription: ' Our mother Fell asleep * * Dec 25th 1837. .E 49. ^ . When ivill morning come f Yxoxw Elisabeth N . J .: Here lies, in hope of a joyful resurrection, the body of David Ogden, who was born 26 October, O. S. 1726, and who died in the triumphs of faith, 28 November, N. S. 1801. For 57 years he EPITAPHS. 97 adorned the Christian profession by a holy and exemplary life, and for 15 years discharged the duties of a deacon to the first presbyte- riun church in this town, with prudence, fidelity, and acceptance. Softly his fainting head he lay Upon his Saviour's breast ; His Saviour kiss'd his soul away, And laid his limbs to rest. Yrom Greenland, N. H.: To the memory of Samuel Macclintock, D. D., who died, 27 April 1804 in the 72 year of his age, and 48 of his ministry. His body rests here in the certain hope of a resurrection to life and immortality, when Christ shall appear the second time to de- stroy the last enemy, death, and to consummate the great design of his mediatorial kingdom. * " ■ . From New York^N. Y.: Sacred to the memory of William Beekman, jun. son of John and Mary E. G. Beekman, who died of the epidemick fever, at the Wallabought, on Long Island, 24 October, A. D. 1805, aged 11 years, 8 months, 24 days. 'Till the If.st hour of general doom May angels guard the precious trust, Lock the cold chamber of his tomb, And keep secure his sleeping dust. May joys celestial him await, When risen from the gloomy grave ; Then shall he share the happy fate Of those, whom Jesus died to save. From .Frankfort, Penn. : Life makes the soul dependent on the dust, Death gives her wings to mount above the spheres. Through chink's styl'd organs dim life peeps at light. Death bursts th' involving cloud, and all is day. 1 .1 .i i ■t !» I i; nil ii ■ii 1/ Ir.* — *■ 98 DEVOTIONAL From Albany , N. Y.: I. II. S. Departed this life, 17 January, 1813 in charity with all men and in hope of a happy resurrection through the merits of a crucified Redeemer, Thomas Barry, a native of Ireland and 45 years, a worthy citizen of Albany, aged 75 years and one month. R. I. P. From Providence^ R. I.: This monumental stone is briefly commemorative of the virtues, which adorned the life of Mr. John Rogers, merchant, native of Newport, Rhode Island, but more than thirty ^ ears, a respected in- habitant of Providence. He departed this life on the 17 day of July, Anno Domini 1810, in the 54 year of his age. His character, as a man, was estimable; as a merchant, eminent; as a husband, exeni- plary ; as a parent anxiously affectionate. His heart beat responsive to the touch of fraternal affection and glowed with the purest ema- nations of fervent friendship. The remembrance of his dyinej ex- pressions of faith and trust in the mercy of God, through the merits of the divine Redeemer, is cherished with pensive satisfaction, by his surviving relatives, one of whom hath caused this frail memo- rial to be erected and it is her consolation to believe that his virtues are recorded with an angel's pen in heaven's high chancery. From Portsmouth^ N. H.: She died, and guardian angels on the wing Upbore her spirit to th' eternal king ; There at the fountain of immortal joy. Unceasing pleasures flow without alloy ; There tears are wip'd from sorrows streaming eyes. And the kind Saviour every want supplies. From liosellill Cemetery, /7^^c«^o, over the grave of two babes: Fare you well sweet buds of beauty — EPITAPHS. Stainless spirits fare you well — You were far too fair and lovely In a world like this to dwell. 99 Epitaph on three little ones in Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago: Little Hearts forever stainless, Little Hands as pure as they, Little feet by Angels guided, Never a forbidden way. From the graveyard at Canton^ III., we take the following: We part to meet again, What a joy ful thought. The first link In the chain that binds us to earth Is broken. Sleep on sweet babe And take your rest. For such as thou Our Saviour blest. The bud was spread To show the rose Our Saviour smiled The bud was closed. ''Tis finished, tis done, the spirit is tied — The prisoner is gone, the Christian is dead. On a stone in the " Old West burying-ground" in Litchfield, Conn.: Beneath this stone lies children 5 H 100 DEVOTIONAL Endearing objects when alive, Though long in silence they have lain They certain will revive again. Over the grave of a little one in Rose Hill Ceme- tery, Chicago, is this inscription: Our Charlie. Gone to meet papa. In Black ville churchyard, South Carolina: Here lies Aunt Isabel, She dy ob de shakes, " Bless de lamb ob God." A Columbus tombstone says: They've buried me 'Longside of she, And together in heaven Is her and me. From a gravestone in Illinois: D. J. H- -, son of- died March 31st, 1859, aged one year, six months and ten days. My days on earth indeed were few But earth is full of woe; And had I staid with Pa and you, I must have found it so. In Affectionate Remembrance of Mrs. Annie L. Evans Who died March 31st 1874; Aged 2 1 years, 4 months. i EPITAPHS. 101 « Afflictions sore, so hard I bore Physician's skill was vain, Till God above in tender love, Released me of my pain. He plucked me like a tender flower From this world of faded light, To dwell among the angels. Up in heciven so fair and bright. I leave an infant babe To receive a father's care. Who will build treasures up in heaven And they will some day meet me there. A tombstone in Trenton. N. e/^, has the following: The boiling coffee did on me fall And by it I was slain, • But Christ has bought my liberty, And in Him I'll rise again. From Walpole^ on Mtha Carpenter, aged 68 years, 2 months and 5 days: , And how it made my bosom heave . To hear my dearest sister breathe And God to carry out his plans, ~ Caused her to die within my hands. And now dear Saviour please adore ■ Her mother, aged eighty-four; Look down fvom on high And bless her ere she die. i The following stanzas are from tombstones in Bridport, Vt.: 102 DEVOTIONAL. My time on earth is done you see, For the Great Judge liath called for me, Whose call I'm ready to obey And launch into eternal day. My husband, friends, J bid you all adieu, I leave you in God's care. My son i'll never more see you, Prepare to meet me there. Lovely in life, l)eloved in death, A lingering summons call'd her breath She is gone we hope to glorious rest, In God her Saviour's image blest. In Kingston bnrying-^roimd, Mam.^ is a small stone on which is inscribed this couplet: If there is a world above, he is in bliss; If there is not, he made the most of this. Inscription over tlie grave of a little boy in Green- wood Cemetery : Our God, to call us homeward, His only Son sent down ; And now, still more to tempt our hearts Has taken up our own. On a recumbent statuette in Mount Auburn Cem- etery is engraven : EMILY. Shed not for her the bitter tear. Nor give the heart to vain regret ; 'Tis but the casket that lies here : The gem that filled it sparkles yet. ADULATORY, LAUDATORY AND BOMBASTIC EPITAPHS. Adulatory, Laudatory, AND Bombastic Epitaphs. " But this man? Ah! for him Funeral state, and ceremonial grand, The stone-engraved sarcophagus, and then OhMvionr—Mu/ocL A clmrcliyard in Windsor, Conn., lias the follow- ing to the memory of Ephraim Huit: Here Lyetji Ephraim Huit, Sometimes teacher to the church of Windsor Who dyed September 14, 1644. . Who when Hee lived, we drew our vital breath, Who when Hee died, his dying was our death. Who was the stay of State, the Church's sUift' — Alas! the times forbid an epitaph. From a tombstone in Springfeld, Mass.: Here lyeth the jjody ok Mari .. • The WIFE of ElIZI^R HoL YOKE WHO DIED October 26, 1657. She that lies here was while she stood 105 106 ADULATORY A very glory of womanhood ; Even here was sown most precious dust, Which surely shall rise with the just. From a tomb in TriTiity Cluirchjard, Oxford, Phil- adelpMa: On the ontside: Here lyeth the body of, Elizabeth, wife of John Roberts, who departed this life. May, ye, 6th, in the year of our Lord, God, 1708, aged 41 years. Weep not for me, for it is in vain. Weep for your sins, and then refrain. On tlie inside is the following: . Here, by these lines is testify 'd No Quaker was she, when she dy'd. So far was she from Quakerism, That she desired to have baptism For her, our babes and children dear. To this, these lines true witness bear. And furthermore, she did obtain That faith, that all shall rise again Out of the graves at the last day, ' ' And in this faith she passed awav. In the cemetery at MicMletown, Conn., are two tombstones dated 1807 and 1711, bearing the follow- ing inscription: A loving wife ' And tender mother Left this base world T' enjoy the other. On a tombstone, beneath a sknll with wings, may be fonnd these lines: Here lieth the body EPITAPHS. 107 of the Revd. Mr. Azariuh Matlier born at Windsor, Aug. 25, 1689, Expired at Say brook Feb. 11, 1736 Aged 52 years. He was a faithful minister, a general scholar, an eminent Chris- tian, a very great sufferer, but now in I leaven a triunipher. He many weeks telt Deaths attack, But fervent prayer kept him back ; His faith and patience 'twab to try And learn us how to live and die; Having the wings of faith and love. And feathers of a Holy dove, He bids thib' wretched world adieu^ And simply up. to Heaven Hew, Disturb not then, this precious dust. With censors that are most mjust. From Windsor, Conn.: lay Here Rests ye Last Reipa- ins of Mr. Alexander McKin- .STRY ye kind husband ten- der parent Dutiful Son Affectionate Brother Faith- ful Friend Generous Master compassionate and obliging Neighbor ye vmhappy hous looks Desolate & Mourns & every Door Groans doalful as it turns Ye Fillers Languish and each Silent Wall in Grief lament Ye Masters Fall. Who departed this life Novem: ye 9, 1759 in ye 30th Year of his Age. In Norwich burying-gromid, Co7in..c- a toml) 108 ADULATORY Stone over the grave of Benjamin Butler — inscribed hy his own direction — is this solitary line: Alas, I'ooR iii'MAN nature! At Concord^ Mass., is a tombstone erected to the memory of John Jack, on which is inscribed: God wills us tree ; man wills us slaves. I will as God wills : God's will be done. Here lies the body of John Jack, a native of Africa, who died, March 1773, aged about 60 years. Though born in a land of slavery, he was born free; though he lived in a land of liberty, he lived a slave, till, by his honest though stolen labors, he acquired the source of slavery, which gave his freedom, though not long before death, the grand tyrant, gave him his final emancipation, and set him on a footing with kings. Though a slave to vice, he practiced those vir- tues, without which kings are but slaves. The following inscription— -evidently with an eye to business — was placed by a wife on the tombstone of her dear departed: Sacred to the memory ot Jonathan Thomson, A pious christian and aftectionate husband. His disconsolate widow continues to carry on the Tripe and Trot- ter business at the same place as before her bereavement. From a stone in the cemetery at Roxburxj^ Mass.: Elizabeth Bakiner : dead 26ten August old 1848 Henriette Bald . 3F- old ner: T, F, 8, M, dead 3oten 1848 Augt EPITAPHS. 109 Weep not for her the bitter tear, Nor give tliy heart to vain regret ; Tis but the casket that lies here, The gem that filled it sparkles yet. Froni Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago: ^ Sarah H. W — aet. x6, died Feby 9— 1862 — ^ Afflictions sore, long time she bore \ Physicians were in vain Till God did please to give her ease / And free her from all pain. Also: . -'■'- ■ Daughter of Dow. B and Sally, T Aet. 9 years, 5 mos, 9 days, Died Mar. 26, 1870. The parents anguish who can tell Their eldest child they loved so well. With cheerful face and free from guile. And pleasant ways that made them smile. From a stone in Calvary (cemetery, Chicago: In memory of ' Michael S Died Oct. 7, 1871. Aged 82 years. A native ot Castleton, County Cork, Ireland. He spent his last days with his son Timothy, No. i, P , st. He expired the morning previous to the great fire and his remains were preserved from the conflagration by his dutiful son. A tombstone in Lyons, N. Y., has the following: Last ray of departed Hope! Thou didst leave this world of sin 110 ADULATORY and sorrow while thy Father was far away and thy sainted Mother in Heaven. But the Father of thy dear depa -ted Mother did see that thy obsequies were properly performed. From a burial-ground in Montreal^ Canada^ conies this fitting epitaph on Michael Adams, a soldier. In peaceful quarters billeted am I, And here forgetful of all past labors lye; Let me alone while sleeping I remain, And when the last trumpet sounds I'll march again. At Ahwaga, on the banks of the Susquehanna may be seen a gravestone with this couplet: Charles Lewis. He voted for Abraham Lincoln. From the village of P in Northern N. Y., come the two following: Here lies G S son of C S and H S Died May ist 1852, aged 2 yrs, He tasted of life's bitter cup, Refused to drink the potion up. He turned his little head aside, Disgusted with the taste and died. Pain was my portion Physic was my food Groans was my devotion Drugs did me not good, Christ was my Physician, He knew what way was best, — To ease me of my pain He took my soul to rest. EPITAPHS. Ill From a graveyard near Saratoga,, N. Y,: She was a sifiter true and kind While with us she tould stay God blest her with a loving mind And then took her away. On a tombstone in the cemetery at Washington, Conn., are these lines: In memory of And in her memory we think we find These accents uttered at this time. Companions, you who once were mine, Unto you I speak by the hand of time. Yes! unto you who once were joined Unto me by P^riendship's coin, Yea, unto you I now do speak, Although my eyes are closed in sleep. Here lies the remnants of your friend Beneath this grassy mound; And flowers may deck and howers may bloom. And flowers may wither on this mound, Here stands my Tomb. From Dorchester graveyard, Mass.: ~i66i— Here lyes our Captaine, and major of Suffolk was withall, A goodly magistrate was he, and major generall. Two troops of hors with him here came, such worth his love did crave. Ten companyes of foot also mourning marcht to his grave. Let all that read be sure to keep the faith as he hath done; With Christ he lives now crowned. His name was Humphry Atherton. i 9 M 112 LAUDATORY In the old bnrjiMg-ground at New London , Conii.y is a gravestone bearing this inscription: An epitaph on Captain Richard Lord, deceased May 17, 1662. ^ii.tatis sva; 51. Bright starre of chivallrie lyes here to the state a counsillor full deare And to ve troth a friend of sweete content To Hartford towne a silver ornament i Who can deny to poore he was releife ' And in composing paroxyies he was chiefe To Marchantes as a patterne he might stand , Adventuring dangers new by sea and land. A tablet in the graveyard at Dorchester, Mass,, says: ' Here lies interred je corpse of Mr.Josiah Flint, Late pastor to ye church in Dorchester, aged 35 years, Dec. Sept ye 15 16 80. A man of God he was so great so good , Mis highest worth was hardly understood So much 61' God and Christ in him did dwell - In grace and holiness he did excell. An honor and an ornament thereby Both to ye church and to ye ministry. . Most zealous in ye work of reformation To save this self-destroying generation. With courage strove 'gainst all this people's sin His pen, his strength, his life, his soul therein. Consumed with holy zeal for God for whome He lived and dyed a kind of mar'tyrdome. For men will not lament, their hearts and breake, No wonder his lamenting stone doth speake. His tombstone crys repent & souls to save EPITAPHS. iia Doth preach repentance from liis very grave. 'Gainst sinners doth his lasting record lye. Psal. 112.66 — Prov. 10.7. At Middletown^ Goim,.^ upon a tombstone dated "1601" is tlie following: Here lyes our Deaconne Hall, ' Whoe studyd peace with alle, Was upprighte inne hys lyfe, Voide of malygnante stryte: Gonne toe hys restte <■■ Left us inne sorrowe: Doubtlesse hys goode . Works wylle hym lollowe. The Rev. Mr. Bailey's (of Watertowii, Mass.) epi- taph to his wife: Pious Lydifi made and givfen by God, as a niost meet help to John Bailey, minister of the Gospel : Good Betimes — Best at Last, '; '" Lived by faith — Died in Grace, " Went oft' Singing — Left us Weeping; Walk jd with God 'till translated in the 39th year of her age, April 16, 1691. Read her epitaph in Prov. xxxi. 10-11-12-28-29-30-31. At Qnincy, Mass.\ 1708. Braintree, thy prophet's gone; this tomb inters The Rev. Moses Fiske his sacred herse. Adore heaven's praiseful art, that forined the man, Who souls, not to himself, but Christ oft won ; Sailed through the straits with Peter's family Renowned, and Gains' hospitality, Paul's patience, James's prudence, John's sweet love Is landed, entered, cleared, and crowned above. !«;, 114 LAUDATORV 1: IV At Westfield, JV. «/., on Mrs. Jennet Woodruflf who ■died 1750, 'est. 43: The dame, that rests within tliis tomb Had Rachel's beauty, Leali's fruitful womb, Abigail's wisdoin, Lydia's faithful heart. Martha's just care, and Mary's better part. Ill the bnrying-gronnd at Elizaheth City^ iV. «/., as the following couplet, to the memory of Elias Boudinot, who died 1770, set. 63: This modest stone, what few vain marbles can. May truly say. Here lies an honest man. In the burjing-gronnd at Fagga Manor: Here lieth the body of '. The Rev. Samuel Blair * WHO departed this life The FIFTH DAY oFjULY 1751 AGED thirty-nine YEARS AND TWENTY-ONE DAYS. . In yonder sacred house I spent my breath. Now silent mouldering, here I lie in death ; These lips shall wake and yet declare A dread Amen to truths they publish there. Monumental inscription from ir(9*'M«mj9^on,Jfa55.; Here lies the Rev. John Hooker, who died of the small-pox, 6th February 1777 in the forty-ninth year of his age. In him an excellent and cultivated genius, engaging manners, and the temper of the Gospel, combined to form an able and faithful )minister, and to render him exemplary and beloved in all the rela- tions of life. The affectionate people of his charge, in remembrance of his many .amiable and Christian virtues, erected this monument to his imemory. fi K PIT AIM IS. 115 A tablet in -iS'^. PauVs, New Vork, bears tliis in- scription to the memory of Elizal)eth Franklin: Beneath the altar of this church are deposited the reiuaiiis of Elizabeth Franklin wife of His Excellency William Franklin, Esq.» late Govorner, under his Brittanic Majesty, of the Province of New Jersey. Compelled by the adverse circumstances of the times to part from the husband she loved, and at length deprived of the soothing hope of a speedy return, she sank under accumulated distress, and depart- ed this life on 28 July, 1778, in the 49th year of her age. Sincerity and sensibility, politeness and affability, goodness and charity, were with sense-refined and person -elegant in her united. From a grateful remembrance of her affectionate tenderness, and constant performance of all the duties of a good wife, this monu- ment is erected in the year 1787, by one who knew her worth and still laments her loss. ' In the bnrj'ing-ground at Kewburyport^ may be seen a stone inscribed: Omnem crede dicum tibi diluxesse supremum. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary M'Hard, the virtuous and amiable consort of Capt. Wm. M'Hard of ^Newburyport, who amidst the laudable exertions of a very useful and desirable life, in which her Christian Profession was well adorned and a fair copy of every social virtue displayed, was in a state of health suddenly summoned to the Skies and snatched from ye eager embraces of her friends, (and the throbbing breasts of her disconsolate family confessed their fairest prospects of sublinary bliss were in one moment dashed) by swallowing a Pea at her own table, whence in 1 few hours, she sweetly breathed her soul away unto her SAVIOUR'S arms on the Sth day of March, A. D. 1 780. ^Etatis 47. On a pair of slabs, laid side by side on flat founda 116 LAUDATORY tions of masonry in St. Paul's cemetery, ^ew York, i is inscribed the following: This tomb is t octed to the memory of Major John Liicus of the (icorgia Line of the army of the RevoUjtion, who died in this city, August i8th, 1789, aged 38. And this Tomb contains the remains of Major Job Sumner of the Massachusetts Line of the same Army, wiio died in this city, September 16, 1789, aged 33- Alike in arms they ranged tlie glorious field, Alike in turn to death the conquerors yield. A JV^ewpot't, li. I., tomhBioue ^iiys: The Human Form resjK'cted for its honesty and known for fifty- three years by the appellation of Ciiristophkr Ellery, began to dissolve in the month of February, 1789. If tears, alas, could spean a husband's woe My verse should straight in plaintive numbers flow; But since thy well-known piety demands A public monument at thy George's hands, Abigail ! I dedicate this tomb to thee. Thou dearest half of poor forsaken me. " (yoesar the Ethiopian" sleeps his last sleep at Attlehorough, JIasf<., in a rnral and elm-sliaded cem- etery, not far from the " old Hatch tavern" on the Old lioad between Boston and Providence: • , Here lies the best of slaves • Now turning into dust, Caesar, the Ethiopian, craves A place among the Just. /• His faithful soul is fled ■-[ . To realms of heavenly light And by the blood that Jesus shed Is changed from Black to White. I KIMTAPIIS. 117 1'^ Jan'y 15th he quitted the stage In the 77th vear of his age. ' —1781— k Sacred to the memory of John Holt, printer^ who died Jar 1784, aet. 04: A duet* J the memory ol' John Holt, printer to this state (N. Y.), a native of Virginia, who patiently obeyed Death's awful summons, on ihe thirtieth of January 1784, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. To say that his family lament him is needless; that his frieids bewail hiin, useless; that all regret him, unnecessary; for llii't he merited every esteem is certain. The tongue of slander can not say less, though justice might say more. In token of sincere affection his disconsolate widow hath caused this memorial to be erected. At Roxhury^ Conn.: In memory of Col. Setii Warnku, Es(.j., Who departed this life December j6th, A. D. 17S4. In the forty-second year of his age. Triumphant leader at our armies' head, Whose martial glory struck a panic dread. Thy warlike deeds engraven on this stone, Tell future ages what a hero's done. Full sixteen battles he did fight For to procure his country's right. Oh! this brave hero, he did fall By death, who evci conquers all. When this you see remember me. The Presbyterian bnrying-ground at Portsmotith, Va., has a marble shib with the following inscription: In memory of / The Rev. John Rankin, m lis BOMBASTIC who departed this life, March 2d 1798 Aged 48 years ; A burning and shining light in this part of Christ's Vineyard, 20 years. In mental improvement, excelled by few ; As a divin: , well instructed In the mysteries of Christ's kingdom ; Taught by his master to give each their meat In due season; In private and public life beloved by all Who knew him. A faithful diligent pastor; A tender husband; an indulgent parent; Lovely and pleasant in his life. Servant of Jesus, here repose in peace; Thy cause is finished; won the heavenly. prize; Henceforth a glorious crown of righteousness And endless bliss await thee in the skies. At jVewtoii,Mass., n Captain Tlios. Prentice, who died in 1700: He that's here interred needs no versifying; A virtuous life will keep the name from dj'ing; He'll live though poets cease their sciibbling rhyme, When that this stone shall moulder'd be by time. l>yroii's inscription on tlie monument of his dog: Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed beauty without vanity, Strength without insolence, Courage without ferocity. And all the virtues of man without his vices. This praise which would be unmeaning flattery If inscribed over human ashes, ;»MTAPHS. IIQ* Is but a just tribute to the memory of Boatswain, a dog, Who was born at Newfoundland, Mav, 1803, And died at Newstead Abbey Nov. 18, 1808. From Charleston bnrying-ground, Mass.; Rhoda Coe Bakor died in Charlestown July nth 1S03, In the 6th year of her age. Daughter of Mr. Elisha and Mrs. Rhoda Baker. This lovely youth she loved the truth Tho' young as you may see Her whole delight was day and night With Christians ibr to bee. Now shes in rest among the just T'lere ever for to be With her lovely voice foj- to rejoice To all Eternity. A Stone in Sutton, Vt., has this stanza: Father thou hast gone and left us A sad and lonely band, God has called thee o'er the river, Up to dwell with him forever. In the burying-gronnd at Sallshtinj, Conn., is a tablet erected to the memory of Samuel Moore, with the followiirg inscription: The man is gone ! Mr. Samuel Moore, the eminent mathematician, died Feb. 20th 1810, M 75. His Life and Services!!! these the monument, this marble but the Tablet. Say then, lie lived to benefit mankind. Swayed not by trifles, But by Science led, As Land-Surveyor. i« s .imiisii ! 120 BOMBASTIC So like in all things, Like correct, This is the best image of the man. Our Fiithers rest from their toils. Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of Sarah Vanderpool, who depai'ed this life, May 5th 1SJ5, aged 86 years. She was an exemplary wife, a devoted mother, a kind friend — and her generosity spurned the tardiness of calculation — had her ability been commensurate with her heart, she would have banished suffering from the world. Such virtue was not unrewarded, for as she lived, she died — a Christian. T'he memory of the dead is in the hearts of the living. Inscribed on a monument in the cemetery at Piqua^ Miami County^ Ohio, is the following historical epi- taph: ^neath this stone repose the mortal remains of Lewis Boyer, a oidier of the American Revolution, the follower and defender of the great Washington in many a well-fought field. He served in the Life-Guard of the Commander-in-Chief throughout the war for Independence, and was honorably discharged Dec. 19, 1783 by special certificate subscribed in the proper handwriting of George Washington. Died Sept. 19, 1S43, aged 87 years. Here Boyer lies, who Britains arms withstood, Not for himself, but for his country's good ; Tho' victor oft in famed Columbia's fields, To death's repose the aged warrior y iclds. From a cemetery near Boston^ Mass.: Epitaphium Johannes Cottonne Cujus ultima Laus est. Quod fuerit inter nov-Anglos Primus. [Translation. — John Cotton, whose highest praise is that he was the first man in New England.] p:pitaph8. 121 Epitaph inscribed on the tomb of Dr. Richmond, oi Stonington, Vt: When Rhode Island, Bj her Legislation, From 1843 to 1850 Repudiated Her Revolutionary Debt Dr. Richmond, Removed from that state to this borough, and selected this as his family Burial-place; , ■ Unwilling that the remains of him- self and family should be dis- graced by forming part of a ^ Repudiating State. In Calvary Cemetery, Chwago: Dedicated by Cornelius O'C To the memory of His beloved Father John O'C A native of Rivers Town, Glanmire. His mortal Remains lie here in the land of his adoption, yet while his heart beat, it was with the liveliest emotion for that beautiful spot where he breathed, and where in liis youth he gambled on its verdant Lawns, and inhaled the wholesome air that was waftt j from the Banks of the Lee. Died J any 3 1 st 1 85 2 Aged 64 years. In Rose Hill Cemetery, Chwago, is this epitaph on a yomig lady, who died Sept. '24th, 1860, aet. 17 years and 6 months. She was a pleasant Angel here Before wings had been given 1:,; i-, f .; f. i f' 1 li It''' m 122 BOMBASTIC i Also: To bear her to that blissful sphere Beyond the silver clouds so near Her native heaven. Robert N- who died Feby 17-1862 Aged 35 years. He's gone! lie's gone! the cherished one, His toils are o'er, the victory won, Just in the morning of his day When hopes were bright, he passed away. From a stone in Gracelaiid Cemetery, Chicago: In memory of Oswald E. B of T s battery. Died on the field of honor at Fort Donelson, Feby 28th 1862 Aged 2 1 years. " I die for liberty ! Boys go back and man the gun." A tombstone in Texas bears this singular inscrip- tion: He re- lained to the last a decided friend and supporter of Demo- cratic principles and measures. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From Baton Rouge, La., comes a similar strain: Here lies the body of David Jones. His last words v.-ere " I die a Christian and a Democrat." IK Ills -i EPITAPHS. 123 irip- At Middlehorough, Jiass., is a headstone on which is inscribed this original ei^itaph: Here lie the bones of a poor dog Renowned for faith and bravery ; ■ ' ■ He died by hostile hands incog. His name was Pompey Save /. Epitaph found inscribed on a board erected over an artilleryman's grave by a comrade, at Kenesaw Mountain^ Georgia: Here lies, beneath the mouldering sod, Tom Bolles, gunner of section 2, On June i6th went to see his God, Although he didn't want to. A solid shot took off" his head And he quickly bled to death. A bullier boy ne'er trained a gun Or raised the devil with Johnny Reb. The following may be seen in a graveyard at Blackvillej South Carolina: Here lies Ned, Sarvint ov Massa Guy, Who went to heven Soon as he ciy, De lord tuk him in Cos he bed no sin. Or Massa Guy edar. I In Lafayette^ Ind.: Here lies the mortal remains of Dr. Nathan Jackson, No more will proud ambition swell the tumult in his breast. On earth he did his duty well, and laid him down to rest. !■ '-r i 124 BOMBASTIC On an ancient tombstone in Middletown^ Conn.: Beautiful flower of Middletown, How art thou cutted down! cutted down! From a tombstone in a cemetery near Sih er Ldke^ N. T.: Elizabeth McFadden, Wife of David P. Reid, Died Feb. 28, 1859 in her 47th year. She never done a thing to displeas her Husband. In Sleepy Hollow clinrchyard, near Tan^ytoion, JSr. Y.: In meinory of John Dean. He was born September 15th A. D. 1755, and died April 4th 1817 aged 61 years, 6 months, and 20 days. A tender father, a friend sincere, A tender husband slumbers here ; So let us hope his soul is given A blest and sure reward in heaven. Epitaph on a deacon. Copied from a tombstone at Lyrme^ Conn.: This Deacon, aged 68, Is freed on earth from sarving ; May he for a crown no longer wait : Lyme's Captain, Ricynold Marvin. From Christ clinrchyard, Philadeljjhia: In memory of EPITAPHS. 125 Margaret Crouch, wife of William Crouch, departed this Hfe in the 70th year of her age. Quite tired and weary of this life Here lies a good industrious wife Who all her life would still drudging be And now we hope, the greater joys shall see. Near the lighthouse at Holmes Hole. On three fishermen struck by liglitning: Here lie three friends who in their lives Were never known to wrangle; Holmes Hole Cedar Pole Crinkle, crinkle, crankle. la Andrew Jackson's epitaph on his wife: Here lie the remains of Mrs. Rachel Jackson, wife of Presi- dent Jackson, who died December 22nd 1828, aged 61. Her face was fair, her person pleasing, her temper amiable, and her heart kind. She delighted in relieving the wants of her fellow- creatures, and cultivated that divine pleasure by the most liberal and unpretending methods. To the poor she was a benefactress ; to the rich she was an example ; to the wretched a comforter ; to the prosperous an ornament. Her pity went hand in hand with her benevolence ; and she thanked her Creator for being permitted to do good. A being so gentle and yet so virtuous, slander might wound yet could not dishonor. Even death, when he tore her from the arms of her husband, could but transplant her to the bosom of her God. . On an ancient deacon: In memory of Deacon John Cutter Who died Jan. 21, 1776, yEt. S6. And 37th Year of his office. I ir n I: 126 BOMBASTIC An hones f man, Tc noblest work of God., His surviving children 8, , Grandchildren 68, Great Grandchildren 115, . of the Fifth generation 3. At Litchfield^ Conn., may be seen the following inscription on an old tombstone: Here lies the body of Mrs. Mary, wife of Dr. J5 jahrem Acht tage nach seinem absterben folgtc seine jungfer tochter Salome. In einem alter von 19 jahren ihm zur mvigkeit die liier zu seiner seite ruh't. So ruh'st du, Gottes mann, wen selbst im staub' auch hier, Wo sechs und zwanzig jahr, du oft die traue still test; Und diese thraue, acn! verdoppelt flieszat sie dir, Uer du sonst unser hertz, mit Gottes trost orful" test. 134 PKOFK88IONAL Sie fallt durch schmertz erprest, auf deinen leichenstein . Und jeder sagt er ist es werth, dasz man ihm weim. Sich wanderer diese gruft niit stiller ehrfurcht an I Her ruh't ein wahrer Christ, und Gott's gelehrter mann, Ein edler menschenfreund der sich den ruhm erworben, Das er im Herr'n geleb't und in dem Herr'n gestorben. [Translation. — This stone covers tlie ashes of the late Rev. Dr. and j)reacher,CasperDieterich Weiber^s. He saw tlie light of this world, 21 October, 1733, died lamented by many noble-minded characters, 21 August, 1790 at the age of 56 years and 10 months; served, crowned with divine blessings, the German reformed congregation in this place, 26 years. Eight days after his departure, followed him into eternity, his virgin daughter Salome. Her remains are here resting at his side. Thou art now thyself, man of Grod, resting here in dust, where for six and twenty years thou hast dried away our tears. These tears, alas! now doubled flow for thee, who wast wont to comfort us. On thy gravestone they painfully f ow, the tribute of, and connected with, confessions of thy worth. Traveller! Look on this grave with silent reverence; here rests a Christian indeed, a man learned in things of God, a noble philanthropist, one who is believed to have both lived and died in the Lord.J At St. James' Church, New London^ Conn.: Sacred may this marble long remain, the just tribute of affection, to the memory of the truly venerable and beloved pastor of this church, the ilght rev. Samuel Seabury, D. D. bishop Qf Connecti- EPITAPHS. 185 cut and Rhode Island, who was translated from earth to heaven, 25 Feb. 1796 in the 68 year of his age, and the 12 of his consecration, but still lives in the hearts of a grateful diocess. m At Bristol, R. I.: Sacred to the memory of rev. John Usher, late rector of this church, who departed this life, 5 July, 1804, in hope and full assur- ance of the resurrection to a better, aged 84 years; a kind and ten- der parent, an ardent, active, faithful friend, a just and generous man, and sincere Christian. . ■ An angel's arm • Can't snatch me from this tomb Nor can a host of angels keep me here. ISl! ri* ill. ifli At Montville, Conn. : Sacred to the memory of the re\'. David Jewett, A. M. ordained pastor of the second church in New London, October, A. D. i739- He rested from his labors, 6 June, A. D. 1783, JEt 69. Dost thou mourn Philander's fate? I know thou says't it; says thy life the same.? He mourns the dead, wlio lives, as they desired. A christian is the highest style of man. From Fredricksburg, Va.: Here lies the body of Edward Helder, practitioner in physic and chirurgery. Born in Bedfordshire, EngLand, io the year of our Lord 1542. Was contemporary with, and one of the pall-bearers to the body of William Shakespeare. After a brief illness his spirit ascended in the year of our Lord 1618, ciged seventy-six. :tion, this necti- At Cheshire, Conn.: Here lies ye Body of Doct. Isaac Bartholomew, he died Aug- ust ye 25, 1710, in ye XI year of his age. he that was sweet to my Repose 136 _ PROFESSIONAL . Now is become a Stink under my Nose this is said of me . . . So it will be said of thee. At Roxbui'y^ Mass.: Sub spe immortali ye herse of mr. Benjamin Thomson, learned school-master and physician, and ye renowned poet of New Eng- land, obiit Aprilis 13 anno Domini 1714, et atatis sua; 74, mortuus sed immortalis. He that would try What is true happiness indeed, , Must die. At Broohline, Mass. : Sacred to the memory of doctor Zabdiel Boylston, esq. physi- cian and F. R. S. who^first introduced the practice of Inoculation into America. Through a life of extreme beneficence, he was always faithful to his word, just in his dealings, affable in his manners; and after a long sickness, in which he was exemplary for his patience and resignation to his Maker, he quitted this mortal life, in a just expectation of a happy immortality, on tlie first day of March, A. D. 1766, a;tatis87. From a clouded marble slab at Perth Amhoy, New Jersey: In memory of the reverend Robert M'Kean, M. A. practitioner in physick, etc., and missionary from the society for propagating the gospel in foreign parts to the city of Perth Amboy, who was born 13 July 1732, N. S. and died 17 October, 1767. An unshaken friend, an agreeable companion, a rational divine, a skilful physici£ n, and, in every relation in life, a truly benevolwit and honest man. • .' Fraternal love hath erected this monument. ' EPITAPHS. 137 From Philadelphia^ Pa.: Sacred to the memory of Hugh Hodge. M. D. who died, i.sjulj 1793, in the 43 year of his age. In the midst of life and usefulness distinguished by qualities most estimable in the human character, integrity, intelligence, benevolence, and industry; connected with the world by tenderest domestick ties and social bonds ; for as hus. band, father, brother, friend, and citizen none excelled him ; possess- ing medical skill, to which those who trusted thought their hold on life was strengthened; he fell before the stroke ol death, teaching the reader the emphatick vanity of human life, urging them always to be looking to eternity, always to be prepared to die. From Alexandria^ D. C: Sacred to the memory of Robert Crighton esq. M. D. a native of Scotland. He served, professionally, in Braddock's army, and after the defeat of that ill-fated officer, went to the Island of Jamaica, where he resided for forty years, and until declining health induced him to come to America in search of relief It was in Alexandria, after a painful illness, death arrested him, on the 18 day of Novem- ber, A. D. 1801, in the 67 year of his age, much regretted by his friends and acquaintances. This moniunent, while it expresses the attachment of his widow, reminds those, by whom it may be observed, it is appointed unto men once to die and after death the judgment. At Portsmouth, JV. ff.:. Here rest the remains of doctor JoisiiuA Brackktt, late presi- dent of the New Hampshire Medical society who, in full belief of the restoration of all things, calmly resigned his breath, 17 July, A. D. 1S02, in the 69 year of his age. At Norwich, Conn.: In memory of doctor Joshua Lathrop. A. D. 1807 in the 85 year of his age. He died 29 October , mmmm 138 ' PROFESSIONAL A soul prepared needs no delays v The summons comes, the saint obeys ; Swift was his flight, and short the road He clos'd his eyes and saw his God. On a stone in JVew York State, is the following to the memory of Dr. Bowers : Josiah Bowers, M. D. Born September ist 1791 ; died November 7th 1868. The true physician, skillful and prompt to relieve the suffering ; the firm upholder of the right; the bold defender of the oppressed; the advocate of reform ; the philanthropist, patriot and christian ; he lives in our hearts. At Portland: John Ciupman, esq, barrister at law, was born, 23 October, A. "D. 1722, and died, i July, 1768, of an apoplexy, with which he was suddenly seized, in the court house in Falmouth, while he was ar- guing a case before the superior court of judicature, then sitting. To the remembrance of his great learning, uniform integrity, and singular humanity and benevolence this monument is dedicated, by a number of his bretliren at the bar. At JV^ew Haven, Conn. : Samuel Bishop, town clerk of New Haven 54 years; its repre- sentative at 54 sessions of the general assembly, judge of the county and probate courts; died mayor of tlie city, and collector of the port, 7 August, 1803, aged 80. At Portsmouth, N. II.: Sacred to the memory of Jonathan Mitchell Sewall, esq, counsellor at law, who departed this life, 29 March, 1803, aged 60. In vain shall worth or wisdom plead to save KriTAl»llvS. 139 The dying victim from the destin'd grave, Nor charity, our lielpless nature's pride. The friend to him, who knows no friend beside ; Nor genius, science, eloquence have power, One moment, to protract th' appointed liourl Could these vmited his life have reprieved We should not weep, for Sewall still liad lived. At York: Here lies bin"ied the body of Auuamam Prkhli:, esq, and captain in the town, and judge in the county of York, lie served his country in various other posts and, at the time of his death, which was on the 14 March, 17^3, in the 50 year of his age, he sustained no less than nine offices, with honor. ar- At Plymouth, Mass.: Andrew Farrell, of respectable connexionsj.in Ireland, aged 38 years, owner and commander of the ship, Hibernia, sailed from Boston, 26 Jan. and was wrecked on Plymouth beach, ^8 Jan. 1805. His remains with five of seven seamen, who perished with him, are here interred. O piteous lot of man's uncertain state ; What woes on life's eventful journey wait! By sea, what treacherous calms, what sudden st()rm>^. And death attendant in a thousand forms I L esq, 60. At Prooidenci', It. I.: A warning was denied ; How many fall as sudden, not as safe. This sepulchral tablet, reared by filial gratitude and atVection. is consecrated to the memory of captain Zeimiamah Browx, wlu) was suddenlv summoned bv imerring \visiiom, to another and a better world, on the 25 of July, A. D. 1810, in the 72 year of his aije. He was, for a series of years, a nautical commander, of rectitude and ability, from Providence, his native town. His industry and pro- ■""'8 m 140 PJiOFESSIONAL priety of conduct in his hazardous profession having been blessed he engaged in commercial pursuits, which he conducted with increased reputation and prosperity to the closing scene. He be- came a useful and revered member of several incorporated institu- tions, and amidst the vicissitudes of life, love to God and good will to men were conspicuous traits of his character. To the intrinsick excellence of his exemplary moral lifj were peculiarly united the endearing qualities of the atVectionate husband, tender father, faith- i'.\\ friend and benevolent neighbor. Life lives beyond the grave. At Albany, iV^. Y.: \ / ■ John Barukr who was born at Langford in London, came, in early life, to America and died at Albany, where he was printer to the state of New York, on the lo of July 1803, aged 50 years. The life of man Is summ'd in birth days and in sepulchres ; But the eternal God had no beginning, ' He hath no end. ; At Philadelphia^ Pa.: In memory of mr. William Grant, of this city, merchant, who lived beloved, and died lamented by his family, his friends, and his country, 30 September, 1750, aged 40 years. Spectator, feel if thou canst shed a tear. Come pay the melancholy tribute here. 1 lere lies the dust, which once religion fir'd. Which friendship warm'd, benevolence inspired; Where pity melted and good nature smil'd. Contentment dwelt and honor undefil'd. ' , Whatc'er could grace the man, the friend the saint; These virtues form'd thy soul, lamented Grant, Thy soul, that now with serdph shines above, In thy cotmatural element of love. , . Thy weeping widow rears this hinnble stone, KI'ITArilH. 141 A grateful monument of worth well-known ; ' M Thy friend inscrihes it, and would humbly claim To join his own to thv beloved name. S. ^:)AVlKs. . At Ale^'dttdrla, D. C: Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of mrs. Anxk War- ken, daughter of John Brunton esq. of England, and wife of Wil- liam Warren, esq. one of the managers of the Philadelphia and Bal- timore theatres. By her loss the American st.ige has been deprived of its bright- est ornament. The unrivalled excellence of her theatricjil talents was only surpassed by the many virtues and accomplishments, which adorned her private life. In her were combined, the aftec- tionate wife, the tender mother, the sincere friend. She died at Alexandria, on the 28 of June 1808, aged 39 years. At Netoport^ It. I.: . Here are deposited the remains of Christophkr Chami'LIN* esq. president of the bank of Rhode Island, and the first grand master of the masonick fraternity in this state, who died, on tlie 25 day of April, 1805, in the 75 year of his age. Unambitious of pub- lick employments and honors, he was respected in society for his good sense, incorruptible integrity and persevering industry in com- mercial pursuits, in which he was successfully engaged for halt a century. Distinguished by the practice of all the virtues, that ren- der valuable the near relations of life, he was most tenderly beloved by his family. In his last sickness he manifested his firm belief of the christian religion, which he had always cherished, and he ex- pired, full of hopes, grounded on its promises. From 51 marble iMomiinent ill tlie btirial-vard ui)i)ei'- • I I taining to Trinity Clinrch, Ne^o York, N. Y.: Herunder hviler det dodelige af Lars Nannkstad, Kongelig Dansk vejermester og post-mester paa oen St. Thomas i Vestindien 142 l'liOFE88IONAl. il'l samt kirke vicrge, assessor i borger raadet og fattiges f'orniijnder sainmesteds fod den 6to. Junii, 1757, i Lille Nestved paa oin Siivl- land i Danniark gift i aaret 1789, med Anna Maria Elizalu'lii Wind- berg ankom nied hende til New York den 3ite May, 1807, for sit svage helbreds skijld, og blev der af herren henkaldt til et bedre liv den 24 de Julii sammeaar i en alder af 49 aar og nogle dage. Hans esterlevende dijbstorg ende enke bar sat det nmnument til taknem- lig evindring om den Kiierligste a-getefieble. Bliid du sank i dodens giemme Bliid soni all din vandel var Aldrig aldrig kan jeg glemnie Hvad for mig du vieret bar. Amen. [Translation. — Underneath lay tlie remains of Lars Nannestad, his Danish majesty's weigher and post-master in tlie island of St. Tliomas, assessor in the burgher-council, church warden, and guardian of the poor at the same place. He was born on the 6 June, 1757, at Lille Nestved, on the island of Zea- land, in Denmark; married, in the year, 1789, to Anna Maria Elizabeth Windberg, and arrived with her at New York, on the 31 day of May, 1807, for the benefit of a declining health, and was on the 24 day of July, same year, called to a better life, aged 49 years and some days. The surviving and discon- solate widow has erected this monument as a grate- ful remembrance of a most affectionate husband.] • From Christ church burying-ground, Philadel- phia.: ^,^.,.„ .,„■,.,., , ,, , ..^ In. memory of Richard Thornbi 11 . , Died Jany 12th 1827, "'' •- fl EPITAIMIS. 148 ^ Aged 8 1 years. / ' Fifty of which, he was a ringer at Christ Church. Life's chequered peal, he sung whilst here below, Resigned he met the change, and wished to go. From 8t. Clair burying-ground, Canada — on a brickinaker — a fac-8iinile of one in Alii^Gomhe ahxircAx- yai'fl, England: " Keep death and judgement always in your eve, Or else the rfr'tvV off with vou will flv, And in his KILN with brimstone ever fry: If you neglect the narrow road to seek, Christ will reject you, like a half-burnt hrick! At St Johns,, New Brunswick,, on an old mariner: Weep for a seaman, honest and sincere. Not cast away, but brought to anchor here, Storms had o'erwhelm'd him, but the conscious wave Repented, and resigned him to the grave. In harbor, safe from shipwreck now he lies, Till Times last signal blazes through the skies, Refitted in a moinent he'll then be. Sail from this port on an eternal sea. Epitapli on a Long Island cari^enter: No wonder he sawed short life's span, For long he was a (n) ailing man. rt; \\m^ ..«,«,.. On a mechanic: He was a man of invention great. Above all that lived nigh, But he could not invent to liye, When God called him to die. 144 PROFKSHIONAL On a glazier — from a biirying-gronnd neav Boston, Mass. : »,- ■ . I., Prectirious dealer ; Death alas Has snapt in two life's brittle glass. Keen was thy di'niond on the pane . And well the putty stopped the rain, But all thy arts, were weak thro life, . ; * Death cut more certain with his scythe. •; • And thou safe from a rainy day . . , Are puty'd up in mother clay. ■'■.•.'■ On a dentist: . , He is filling hus last cavity. On a coroner, who hanged himself: Me lived and died by suicide. On an old sexton at Dorchester^ Mass.: This grave was dug and finished in the year 1833, by . • Daniel Davenport when he had been sexton in Dorchester twenty-seven years, had attended 1 135 funerals, and dug 734 graves. As a sexton with my spade I learned To delve beneath the sod ; .•:)...• Where body to the earth returned. But spirit to its God. Years twenty-seven this toil it bore, And midst deaths oft was spared. Seven hundred graves and thii'ty-fout- I dug. Kl'lTAI'IIS. 145 Then mine prepared. And when fit hist I too must die Some else the hell will toll; As here my mortal relics lie, May heaven receive mv soul. [KoTE. — He continued to perform the duties of sex- ton until 1852, and died in 1800 — twenty-seven years after digging his grave.] ' ;!!ii m Wm r LUDICROUS, ECCENTRIC AND RIDICULOUS EPITAPHS. i! IK! Ludicrous, Eccentric and Ridiculous Epitaphs. " They have all Gone like tenants that quit without warning, Down the back -entry of time." — Holmes. Epitaph Sacred to the memory of LITTLE JERRY. Grim Death has taken darling little Jerry, The son of Joseph and Serena Ilowels; Seven days he wrestled with the Dysentery, And then he perished in his little ilowels. It was the Saviour wanted little Jerry, Who bids the little ones to come to Him. It's probable now that he's practising very, Assiduous like, his little Angel hymn. No doubt 'twas weaning, injured little Jerry, The bottle seemed to damp his stomach's tone But with the angels he gets plump and merry. For there's no nursing botth:s where he's gone. J. R. Kami. 149 150 LUDICROUS, ETC. I 1^ li Epitapli inscribed on a tombstone in Arlington^ Va.: Here lies the body of Joii'; Cusns, who died aged 77 years ; and yet lived but 7, being the time of his keeping a bachelor's house at Arlington, on the eastern shore of Virginia. An old gravestone in Mllford^ Conn., dated 1792, has the following singular epitaph on a young lady who died at the age of 24 years : Molly, tho' pleasant in her day Was suddenly seized and sent away. How soon she's ripe, how soon she's rotten, Laid in the grave and soon forgotten. From a bnrying-ground in the vicinity o^ Boston: In memory of BETSEY ivife of David Darling died March 23d 1809, JE.. 43. She was the Mother of 17 Children, and around her lies 12 of them, and two were lost at sea. Brother Sextons please to leave a clear birth for me near by this stone. Epitaph on a colored lady who was literally roasted in the fire that destroyed her habitation: Well done, thou good and faithful servant. On a tombstone in Vermont: In sacred memory ol' the death of Mrs. L~ P— wife of A. P— m EPiTArns. 151 . who died of the Dropsy on the morning of 1 2th June 1814, aged 30, after the painful operation of twenty-two insitions, the water measured 41 gals, and 3 quarts & half of a pint, and Aveighed 353 lbs. 12 oz. Once twenty and two The lance did pierce the side Of her who bade adieu And with composure died. From Shippenshurg, Pa.: The memory of Sam. Will Smith. Who departed this life Nov. 14, iSoi.- This lovely boy ncjir 8 years old, Lies Buried with his Brother liis Sister lies on the one side And his Nephew on the other. From Schenectady, JV. Y. : He got a fish-bone in his throat, And then he sang an angel note. In Williamsport, Pa., the following lines appear on a gravestone: Sacred to the memory of Henry H Born June 27th 182 1 of Henry H and Jane his wife. Died on the 4th of May, 1S31, by the kick of a colt in his bowels. Peaceable and quiet, a friend to his father and mother, and rcispected by all who knew him, and went 162 LUDICROUS, ETC. to the world where horses dont kick, where sorrows and weeping is no more. [Above this inscription is engraven on the stone, a diabolical picture of the colt in the act of planting his feet on the abdomen of the boy, who, as the le- gend runs, was a friend to his mother!] The following serio-comic epitaph comes from a California gold-digging: In memory ov John Smith who met wierlent deth near this spot 1 8 hundred and 40 too. He was shot by his own pistill ; It was not one of the new kind, but a old fashioned brass barrel, and of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. On a stone, in a village (jf Central Michigan, may be found this inscription : Cora, wifk of Thomas B Died June 5, 1857 in the 25th year of her age. She lived, beloved, — Died lamented by all who new her. Through insanity she from her own husband did creep, leaving him in bed fast asleep. And to another room did go, And with a Razor caused her own blood to flow. On a tombstone in Pennsylvania are these lines: Battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862. EPITAPHS. 163 John D. L was born March 26th 1839, in the town of West Dresden, State of New York, where the wicked cease from troub- ling and the weary are at rest. At the burial-ground, Middletow7i, Conn.^ may be seen a tablet bearing tliis inscription: • • Sacred to the memory of Charley and Varley, Sons, of loving parents who died in infancy. From LaPointe, Lake Superior ^ comes the follow- ing: This stone was erected to the memory of , who was shot as a mark of esteem by his surviving relatives. i ■ 1^1 'HI From Princeton^ Mass.: In memory of Capt. Elisha Allen, who was inhumanly mur- dered by Samuel Frost, July i6th 1793. , aged 48 years. Passengers behold ! my friends and view Breathless I lie ; no more with you ; Hurried from life, sent to the grave; Jesus my only hope — to save ; No warning had of my sad fate Till dire the stroke, alas ! to late. A stone in Montgomery^ Alahamay rtaJs: Stop, you Stone Cutters, , , Here lays Sam Creer. " . 1855. 164 LUDICROUS, ETC. 1'' ii From New Hampshire: , ■ Richard Jenkins here doth lay (Lately removed from over the way) His body's here — his soul's in heaven. 1767. This is from Genesee county, Western New York: Here lies a Father and a Mother true, A Granther and a Granny tue. A gravestone in the old cemetery at Bayjieldy Wf'^., has the following: Basil, child of Jos. Davis, & Fleuvis Davis. Died On August, 1864, aged 4 years, & 4 mths 6c t8 days. Struck by Thunder. Here is another curious .specimen from a stone in the churchyard at Glastonbury, Conn,: Here lies one whos LiFEs Threads cut Asunder; she was Struck dead by a clap * OF thunder. Also a third (only this time it is light7iing instead of thunder that " did the bad deed ") from Dover, Maine: The storm did rage, the wind did blow — One flash of lightning laid him low — 1 His brother come, but oh 1 no sound — Dead on the spot there he was found. KPITAPHS. 155 At Bristol^ Connecticut; Five hundred miles out to the west 'Tis there my body lies at rest, Hoping when the Lord shall come, To meet my friends who die at home. This is from a cemetery near Cincinnati: Here lies who came to this city and died for the benefit of his health. Epitaph on an Ohio woman's tombstone: Neuralgia worked on Mrs. Jones 'Till 'neath the sod it laid her. She was a worthy Methodist, And served as a crusader. Her obsequies were held at two, With plenty of good carriages. Death is the common lot of all, And comes as oft as marriages. In a Connecticut chnrcliyard is the following epi- taph on an old man, who when he died had a larij^e wen on the top of his dead: Our father lies beneath the sod, His Spirit's gone unto his God ; We never more shall hear his tread, Nor see the wen upon his head. On a tombstone in Tarry town ^ JV. Y., is tlius re corded the singular relationship of Edward C , 156 LUDICROUS, ETC. who died Feb. 26th, 1786, aged 56 years and 4 months: Here lies a tender and indulgent Father To wife, children & his neighbor ; . His soul adorned with heavenly grace Now sees his Saviour's lovely face. A stone in Bradford^ Vt., carries this couplet: She lived — what more can then be said : She died — and all we know she's dead. A slab in the village graveyard at Felchville^ Vt.y records for the benefit of posterity, that: On the 31st August 1754, Capt. James Johnson, had a daughter born on this spot of ground being captivated with his whole family by the Indians. In the Catholic bnrying-gronnd at Keesville^ N. Y.^ may be seen this couplet: Here lies the bodies of two sisters dear One's buried in Ireland — the other lies here. The following is said to be on a gravestone near Hai'tford^ Conn.: Here lies two babes, so dead as nits; De Lord he Kilt dem mit his ague fits. When dey was too good to live mit me, He took dem up to live mit He, So he did. KI'lTAPHS. 157 From the ^GCA'(}\^o\'is, Toronto, Ca)iada: y Sacred to the memory of VVm. Mulligan . • who departed this life 24 Aug. 1854 Aged 28 years. A long, distinguished linen draper, near Brainbridge, Co. Down, Ireland. Over the grave of a little babe in Burlington, la., is this stanza: Beneath this stone our baby lays He neither cries nor hollers; Me lived just one and twenty days And cost us fortv dollars. On a tombstone in Alaryland: Here I lie With my three daughters, All of drinking Cheltenham waters: If we had stuck to Epsoiii salts, We'd not have been lying In these here vaults. p]|>itapli on a puritanical locksmith: A zealous Locksmith died of late, And did arrive at heaven's gate; He stood without and would not knock, Because he meant to pick the lock. From a tombstone at the '" DevWs Gate^^ — a pass ill the Rocky Mountains: Here lies the body of Carrie Sodd, Who has lately died and gone to God; lS!listone of a youth who died from too much fruit pie: Currants have checked the current of my blood, And berries brought me to be buried here ; Pears have par'd off my body's hardihood, And plums and plumbers spare not one so spare. Fain would I feign my fall ; so fair a fare Lessens not hate, yet, 'tis a lesson good. Gilt will not long hide guilt, such thin-washed ware, Wears quickly, and its rude touch soon is rued. 'Grave on my grave some sentence grave and terse. That lies not as it lies upon my clay. But in a gentle strain of unstrained verse. Prays all to pity a poor patty's prey. Rehearses I was fruitful to my hearse, Tells that my days are told, and soom I'm toH'd away. At Sag Harbor^ Long Island: Behold, ye mortals passing by, How thick the partners of one husband lie, Vast and unsearchable the ways of God ; Just but severe his chastening rod. From a burying-ground in the vicinity of Boston, Mass. : Here lies ye body of Mrs. Ammey Hunt wife of EPITAPHS. 171 »0 m, Mr. Benjamin Hunt Who died Nov. 26th 1769, Aged 40 years. A sister of Sarah Lucius lieth here, Whom I did love most Dear, And now her Soul hath took its Flight And bid her Spightful Foes good Night. The following spicy inscription is found on a tomb- stone at Hooaiek Falls^ New York; Ruth Sprague Died 1846, aged 9 yrs. & 4 months. She was stolen by Roderick R. Clow. Her body was dissected at the office of Dr. P. Armstrong, Hoosick, New York; where her mutilated remains were found and deposited here. Her body dissected by fiendish men, Her bones anatomized. Her soul — we trust — has risen to God, Where few physicians rise. On a tombstone in Calvary Cemetery, Chicago, is this singular inscription : In memory of John S who departed this life Jany. 13th 1859. Aged 28 years. Cold is my bed, but ah I love it, For colder are my friends above it. From a Rhode Island bnrying-ground : I dreamt that buried in my fellow clay Close by a common beggar's side I lay, 5.;:jfci'i 172 SATIRICAL Such a mean companion hurt my pride And, like a corse of consequence, / cried " Scoundrel begone and hencclorth touch me not Now manners learn and at a distance rot." " Scoundrel in still hautier tones cried //f?. Proud lump of earth I scorn thy words and thee, All here are equal, thy place now is mine This is my rotting place, and that is thine." On a man whose memory is perpetuated by two tombstones in Neio Jersey — one in a Presbyterian churchyard, wiiere liis body is, and the other in a Methodist churchyard where his body was. The in- scription on tlie stone where he isn't reads: Interred in this spot his body did lay, On the grounds selected, for which he did pay ; But his widow would not let his body alone, Because his first children reared a stone. After his death his children and second wife Sought to hold what he had earned during his life His first children no claim, no portion should hold, So they robbed his grave and his lot they sold. On the tomb of a wife, a shrew in life, to the in- scription, " Resurgam " were added the words, " But don't tell ray dear husband of it." On a Quaker's second wife: Here lies wife second of old Wing Rogers, She's safe from cares and I from bothers ; If death had known thee as well as I, He ne'er had stopped, but passed thee by, I wish him joy, but much I fear. He'll rue the day he came thee near. EIMTAIMIS. 173 Tliti following tour are from tombstones in Massa- chusetts ; To the memory of Captain Barber, a staunch patriot, who fought and bled for his country, who was foj-emost in all the stormy deeds of his nation's history. Known to be a liberal man! but he was a glutton and a wine-bibber! drove his only son to sea and to ruin; killed his wife bv his misdeeds, and died drunk in his fifty-first year. To the memory of Mary Gold, Who was gold in nothing but her name. She was a tolerable woman for an acquaintance But O. II. himself couldn't live with her. Her temper was furious Her tongue was vindictive. She resented a look and frowned at a smile, And was as sour as vinegar. She punished the earth upwards of 40 years, To say nothing of her relations This to the memory of Ellen Hill, A woman who would always have her will, She snubbed her husband, though she made good bread, And on the whole, he's rather glad she's dead. She whipped her children (and she drank her gin), Whipped virtue out, and whipped the devil in. May all such women go to some great fold, Where they through all eternity can scold. John T- -, Schoolmaster. May he be punished as often as he punished us. He was a hard old shell. He said the Lord's Prayer every morning. May the Lord forgive him, as often as he forgave us. That was never. We his scholars rear this stone over his ashes, 174 SATIRICAL Though they are not worth it. We are glad his reign is over, Amen. The following curious epitaph may be found at Duxhury, Mass., on the tombstone of an old lady, who w"s cut off at 87 years and 11 months: The chisel can't help her any. On an attorney-at-law: Here he lief as he always did, Stranger be civil — the rest God knovirs, So does the devil. Tn memory of the late lamented Thompson: Death came at half-past nine o'clock. And put out Thompson's candle. Thank Heaven, that gives him rest at last Ifrom this here Beecher Scandal. From the north cemetery at Dorchester, Mass.: Long fifty yearG full well he wrought. On buildings, frtiil-trees, and the song; With age, infirmity was brought, He pined, neglected — was that wrong! From a tombstone in Ohio is the following: Hear the old man lies. No one laughs no one cries. Where he has gone or how he fares No one knows and no one cares, But his brother J,o.me8 and his w-fe Emeline They was his friends all of the time. >i,A ■•^J EPiTArns. 175 Epitaph on a money-lender; from a San Francis- co bnrying-grouiid: Here lies old thirtj-five per cent: The more he made, the more he lent; The more he got, the more he craved ; The more he made, the more he shaved; Great God I can such a soul be saved. From a tombstone in t\\ii Lafayette bnrying-^round, Indiana: Here lies the dust of old Zeke Polk His early days he spent in pleasure, His latter days in gathering treasure, To holy cheats he ne'er was willing. To give a solitary shilling. To \\\\w Jirst-fniits were odious things. And so were bishops, tithes, and kings. This is from a tombstone in New Haniysliire ; Here lies our beloved daughter, Killed by the hands of the malicious Henry, Who on the way to school he met her And with a six self-cocked pistol, shot her. From a graveyard in New England; epitapli on the Rev. John Knowles: Vis Scire, quis Sim. ^ N'>men est Knowles: Dixi Satis! [Tkanslatiox. — Do yon wish to know wh.o I am? My name is Knowles. I liave tokl you enough.] From Virginia; My name, my country, what are they to thee.'' What whether high or low my pedigree.'' ij' 176 SATIRICAL EPITAPHS. Perhaps I Ihr surpassed all other men, Perhaps I fell behind them all — what then? Suffice it stranger that thou see'st a tomb ; Thou knows't its use; it hides no matter whom. The following is an epitaph that was in sentiment raised at a medical college banquet in Chicago, 1875, over the monumental pile of stones hurled at a Chem- ical Professor, who had the audacity, in a valedictory address, to maliciously slander the medical profession: Underneath these stones lie the Professor's bones, In life his sole affinity was evil, He pitched into the Doctor — floundered into hot water — And now carries The Times to the devil. Epitaph on "The Country Doctor:" Here lies at length, tho' length not long, A vender oi small pills. Who quacked his wares through little towns. For curing minor ills. This dapper doctor was so small, So small his sugar pills, That all his patrons looked aghast, To see his monstrous bills. Death cut him short, as life had done — How could he cut him long.'' As small his stature, lame and worth, So brief shall be my song. nt 5, Q- rv . A. /A ''# '/ Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14S60 (716) 872-4503 W£. Jp iV 186 MISCELLANEOUS Aged 41 yrs. 7 mo., 21 days. He was the kindest sort of man, He was a good provider, And when a friend asked him to drink, He always.called for cider. His wife, she has a noble heart. And though she may re-marry : "Whene'er she thinks of Homer Clink Her heart a sigh will carry. " He has crossed the dark river, and found peace and good health." From a tombstone in Connecticut: I gave this ground, I'm laid here first; Soon my remains Will turn to dust. My wife and progeny around, Come sleep with me In this cold ground. On a stone in a Rhode Island burying-ground is this stanza: Here lies John Brown of old extract. In fifty-five God did exact, From him the debt that all must pay Who mortals are and made of clay. Or a small marble slab in a Massachusetts grave- yard, .over the grave of a man who committed suicide, while insane, is the following: Memento Mori. Sacred to the memory of Mr. D- Born Died — Whose last dying words were, EPITAPHS. 187 "To THE WAR." Dulce p.t decorum est fro f atria mori. Sweet Jesus was resigned to his Father's will, And so was he who lies here still. From Newhuryport, Mass., we take this inscrip- tion : Death had decomposed him and at the general resurrection Christ will re-compose him when perception and thought shall resume their several functions and he shall become identically the same person, which deity composed him and shall be happy or miserable according to his dispositions. As falls the tree so man shall fall asleep And dormant lie till judgment's final doom When Christ shall raise him from the general heap And break the magic of the hungry tomb. Ill the burial-ground, at Southampton, Mass., is a plain wooden slab, into which is set a daguerreotype of a spiritualist's inniily ; beneath the picture, printed on blue paper, and covered by a glass, is the follow- ing inscription: This inclosure was dedicated to the ashes of Josiah A. Gridley and family March 16, 1852. The above likeness was taken of the family, as it existed, Nov 17th, 1847, with the exception of Mro. G. who was so deranged that it was impossible to take her with the group. Albert J. the oldest son laid off the outer form, Nov. 10, 185 1, aged 19 years yet he is neither dead nor asleep but, converses daily with his friends in the body, of the things that pertain to the kingdom of God. 188 MISCELLANEOUS At Toronto^ Canada: In memory of Edwin, son of John and Ann P- Born at Toronto Oct. 26, 1856 Died Dec. loth 1861. And though we ne'er can meet again On this side of the grave : We'll strive to win a crown of life From him who died to save. A blessed state will then be ours, In heaven we'll praises sing, With our sweet boy — our angel son, To God the eternal king. These verses are original. At Woodstock^ Connecticut: Dear babe weal weep for the no more, *■ For thou art now forever blest The bitter pangs of death is ore And Jesus smiles to see the rest. The following is copied from an ancient grave- stone in Pembroke^ Massachusetts: Here rests a poor woman Who always was tired, For she lived in a house Where Help was not hired. Her last words were. Friends, Fare ye well ; I am going To a place where there's nothing Of washing or sewing. Then weep not my friends, - When death shall us sever; EPITAPHS. 189 For I'll have a nice time In doing nothing forever. For everything there Is exact to my wishes, Since when they don't eat . There's no washing of dishes* The courts with sweet music Are constantly ringing ; But having no voice I shall get clear of singing. She folded her hands With her latest endeavor, And whispered sweet nothing. Oh, nothing, forever. This comes from New York: Many stood round Though none could save This blooming youth from a watery grave ; Great search was made the corpse to obtain, But all their searching was in vain. Long time elapsed- the corpse did rise, And eager friends \ \ seize the prize. In the Necropolis, Toronto^ Canada^ is a stone oti which is strangely inscribed a well-known stanza: When I rise to worlds unknown & behold thee on thy throne. Rock of ages cleff for me let me hide myself in chee. In a Philadelphia burying-groiind is a tombstone bearing this inscription: In memory of 190 MI8CKLLANEOU8 John Thomas Wilson, aged 32 years. Over the grave's cold silent deeps A widow and two orphans weeps. A husband kind and true, A fond indulgent father two. Epitaph on a Boston clergyman, written by him- self: Beneath this stone lies the body of one Shamefully treated in life By his wife's son and Dr. Thorn And Daniel Seavey's wife. On Ann Lavan, CoUinsville, Conn.: Ann Lavan is my name, Ireland is my nation, CoUinsville my intering place. Heaven is my station. Whilst grass is green and roses red, This is my name when I am dead And all my bones are rottan. On this stone my name will be. When I am quite forgottan. From a stone in Calvary Cemetery, Chicago, over a youth who died at the age of 15 years: In the time of my boyhood, I had a strange feeling. That I was to die ere the noon of my day ; Not quietij' into the silent grave stealing. But torn like a blasted oak, suddenly away. A tombstone at Doroheater, Mass., has the follow- ing: EPITAPHS. On the 2 1st of March God's angels made a sarche. Around the door they stood ; They took a maid It is said, And cut her down like wood. 191 From Martha'8 Vineyard: Not youthful charms together joined With temper sweet, and virtuous mind, Nor husbands tears, nor pafents grief, Against Grim Death was no relief. From Utishville, JV. Y.: In my 23rd year I married me a wife, And lived with her 35 years of my life. Sixteen years after my life I resigned, And of my 8 children left 7 behind. Inscription on an ancient tombstone in Rookville^ Mass.: In memory of Jane Bent, who kicked up her heels and away she went. Copied fiom a gravestone in a biirying-ground near Philadelphia: In memory of Henry Wang, son of his Father and Mother, John and Maria Wang. Died Dec. 31st, 1829, aged yi hour. The first deposit of this yard. A shortrlived joy Was our little boy. He has gone on high. So don't you cry. 192 MISCELLANEOUS In the cemetery at Cape May may be seen this epitaph on Mary Jane , who departed this life at the age of 11 years and 8 months: She was not smart, she was not fair, But hearts with grief for her are swellin' ; And empty stands her little chair — She died of eatin' watermelin. Epitaph on a dog— composed by Dr. 0- — , a stu- dent of the Chicago Homoeopathic College, class of '77, at a vivisection, by the compiler: List ye doctors wise and great And hear my last good bye. A tale or two I would relate, Just now before I die. Two tales I have — you see but one. The good old tale I wag. Has followed me in every run And of this Tail I brag. My other tale is sad and lone And lengthy as my days, I see it now as not before, And on my mind it weighs. And though it's but a dog's own tale, A tale it is of sorrow. For die I must — and nought but dust This flog will be to-morrow. Martyrs die upon the rack. Their faith gives them reliance ; Whilst I, here faithless, on my back, Must give my life to science. A Scientific dog. Indeed. EPITAPHS. 198 Although not versed in art. The world of wonder is in need, And I must give my heart. A Homoeopath I sure will be When I am triturated. The dynamic force of dog, you'll see In hash, as often stated. Now all behold my latter end, It is a bitter cup. Let all your tender feelings blend, And pity this poor pup. A tombstone in Connecticut has the following: Now she is dead and cannot stir ; Her cheeks are like the faded rose ; Which of us shall next follQw her. The Lord Almighty only knows. Hark ! she bids all her friends adieu ; An angel calls her to the spheres ; Our eyes the radiant saint pursue Through liquid telescopes of tears. Epitaph on the warrior -, by an assistant sur- geon of the Nineteen Nankeens: Stiff are the warrior's muscles. Congealed alas! his chyle; No more in hostile tussles Will he excite his bile. Dry is the epidermis, A vein no longer bleeds, And the communis vermis Upon the warrior feeds. Compressed, alas ! the thorax That throbbed with joy or pain ; 194 MISCELLANEOUS Not e'en a dose of borax Could make it throb again. Dried up the warrior's throat is All shattered too his head; Still is the epiglottis — The warrior is dead. From "Willow Brook cemetery, East Hartford: In memory of Serg't Herman Barker, Jr., of Tolland — he was captivated by the British troops Sept. 15th 1776, — son to Mr. Her- man Barker and Lois his wife — he died on his way home with the small-pox Jan. 21st 1777, in the 29th year of his age. A gravestone at Sterling^ Miss.j has this stanza: As she on her bed of sickness lay, Her friends stood weeping round. She not a word to them could say, No medicine could they get down. From Quaker's Farms, Oxford^ Conn.: S. H. M. H. Z. H. R. H. 1 741. 1774* 1806. 1786. By this stone are deposited the remains of Capt. Zachariah Hawkins a worthy and respectable member of Society, who in the 90th year of his age died in faith and hope, June 27th MDCCCVI. He had 14 children, who all survived him, 2 grand-children, & 95 great-grand-children. Sarah, his first wife, is buried in Derby — by whom he had Sarah & Mercy. Mary, his 2nd wife, is buried 12 feet on the left of this stone — by whom he had EPITAPHS. 195 Mary, John, Elizabeth, Elijah, Arma, Gaylord, Ruth, Silas, Joseph, Moses, & Isaac. Rachel, his third wife, lies close by this on the left, by whom he had Zachariah. Lydia, his relict, and his sons erect this Monument, their tribute of gratitude, love, and honor. On a tombstone in J^^ew Milford^ Conn., is this epitaph on a child who was drowned in a cistern: In a moment he fled, ' He ran to the cistern and raised the lid, His father looked in, there did behold His child lay dead and cold. A cremationist's epitaph: The soul has flown, and the body's flue. Epitaph on Johnny Smith: Four doctors tackled Johnny Smith, They blistered and they bled him; With squills and anti-bilous pills, And ipecac they fed him. They stirred him up with calomel, And tried to move his liver; But all in vain — his little soul. Was wafted o'er the river. The following, marked H. N. C, were copied by Mr. Knapp, of Boston, Mass., from the "original manu- scripts" furnished by a friend of his who was in the gravestone business, and to whom they were actually given to be cut: She seekcth wool & flax, and laboreth dil- 196 MISCELLANEOUS H. N. C. H. N. C. gently with her hands. My cheeks once red like roses spread My sparkling eyes so gay But now behold me dead & cold A lifeless lump of Clay. When you unto my grave do go That Gi^jmy place to see Think Solemnly that you must die And be my Company. My dear & beloved Wife Though Has left me to morn thy sad Loss & by the Blessin of god & Son, 1 found a nother Wife. H. N. c. H, Life is but a dream, how brief. but death, how sure, how quick, we little thought 'twould come so soon when you said "/ am «f>t." it was hard to watch that gasping breath and see your little cheeks grow pale alas ! and hear your throbbing breast, it was sadder yet to close your eyes in death. farewell dear Childe youve gone to rest we loved you while with us you staid : we'll mark the spot with a monument where we have seen your boddy laid. N. c. By an Englishman: Edward A. Taylor died March ist 1858, Eaged 4 years. Has Due drops in the morning Mild, Asends to meet the rising sun, EPITAPHS. So as the Spirit ot our Child To heaven gone thus sin to shun. 197 H. N. C. A Block Island, sea captain's tombstone carries this couplet: He's done a-catching cod And gone to meet his God. On a stone in a Connecticut churchyard are these lines: Here lies two twins, all side by side, Of the SMALL-POX both of them died. Erom the head-board of a grave near Sunshine Campy Boulder Canon, Colorado: Here slumbers Charlie Miller, Our little bucket-filler, He slipped off sudden and broke his neck ; Bucket fell and knocked him dead. A German in a foreign land. Unknown and misunderstood, The boys all did lend him a hand, And done the best for him they could. On the fifth day of October, 1876, the first public cremation of a human body in the United States took place at Washington, Pa. . To the reliqnes of an Iribh laborer, who met his death while building the cremation furnace, were accorded the honor of first demonstrating its efficacy. An eye witness thus de- scribes the performance: 198 MISCELLANEOUS EPITAPHS. At precisely 4 o'clock the body arrived at the fur- nace, in the hands of six pall-bearers. It was laid on a sort of litter, constructed of black walnut, and trimmed with satin. The body was placed in the furnace, and the flames turned upon '^ at ten minutes after 4, and in forty minutes aftei \vard, what was once a body was then about six quarts of white ashes. These were immediately gathered up and deposited in a beautiful urn constructed especially for the oc- casion, and bearing the following inscription: This urn contains the ashes from the remains of Thomas Col- lins, who was cremated at Washington, Pa., Oct. 5, 1876. He was a native of Ireland, of the County Cork, and near the Town of Belley Castle. Died Oct. 3, 1876. Peace to his ashes. Epitaph on an Insurance Company: R. I. P. The National Fire and Marine Insurance Company' of Philadelphia. Conceived in the state office in August iS'Jp. Born to this world of woe September 1871. Died from manifold diseases, March 1875. It escaped the great Chicago fire only to be wrecked on the sands of gross mis- * management. May we never look upon Us like again. INDEX. INDEX To Epitaphs and Obsequies. 11 » ■ «» PAOK Abbott, John . .69 Abel, On . . ... . ... 179 Adam's place of Sepulture . . . . . . .16 Adams, John Quincy . . . . . . . 44 , John, and Wife ....... 43 , Julia . . . . . . . . . 79 , Michael . . . . . . . .111 Admonitory Epitaphs ....... 67 Adulatory Epitaphs . . . . . . . . loc Ahyouwaighs . . . . . . . . 50 Alden, Mrs. Martha ........ 95 Allen, Elisha ........ 153 , Ethan ......... 49 Artilleryman, On an . . . . . . .123 Athenians, Burial-place of the ...... 23 Atherton, Humphry . . . . .". . iii Attorney -at-law. On an . . . . . . • 174 Auricular, John . . . . . . ... 159 Babe, On a little 157-188 Babes, On two ....... 98-156 , On three ........ 99 Babylonians, Treatment of their Dead .... 17 Bactrian Obsequies . . . . . . . .18 Bailey, Lydia 113 , Thomas . . . . . . . -179 Baker, Rhoda C .119 Baldner, Elizabeth ........ 109 201 202 INDEX. Baldner, Henriette . Barber, Captain . , John . Barker, Herman, Jr. Barry, Thomas Bartholomew, Isaac B , Cora . Beekinan, William Bend Children, The Bent, Jane Berkeley, Norborne Bishop, Samuel Blair, Samuel Boatman, On a . Boatswain (a do^^). On Bombastic Epitaphs Bone Fort Bone-pits B , Oswald E . Bottetourt, Lord Boudinot, Elias Bowden, Betty . Bowers, Josiah Boyer, Lewis Boylston, Zabdiel . Brackett, Joshua Bradford, William Brant, John •, Joseph Breck, John Brickmaker, On a . Bridgman, Mary Brock, Sir Isaac Brown, John , Zephaniah B , Thomas Buel, Mrs. Mary 109 173 140 194 98 13s 152 97 96 191 55 138 "4 93 118 105 H H 122 55 114 164 »38 120 .36 137 56 SO SO 74 143 93 53 186 139 94 ia6 IKSBZ. 203 Buffalo i S2 Burmese, Funeral Rites of the 19 Butler, Benjamin . 108 Cabbage, Miss 159 Caesar the Ethiopian . 1 16 Captain, On a sea- . . ..... 197 Carpenter, Mtha loi , Ona 143 C , Edward . . .155 Cemeteries of Russia ....... 24 , Our Modern , . .30 Centic Epitaph . . . . . . . . 181 Champlin, Christopher ....... 141 Charley and Varley, On 153 Cheyenne Indian, Disposal of the Dead . . . • ^9 Chinese Places of Sepulture ...... 24 Chipman,John ......... 138 Cholera, On a victim of ...... 83 Cists, Limestone . . . . . . . '15 Cities of Silence . . . . . . . . 22 Claghorn, Lydia . . . . . . . .164 Clapp, Thomas ........ 18 Clark, Thomas, and Wife . . . . . . .81 Clergyman, On a . . 190 Clink, Homer 185 Clinton, George 46 Coddington, William 48 Coggeshall, John . 48 Cole, Cary 180 Collins, Thomas .198 Conway, Betty 163 Cook, Mary 71 Coolie Emigrant, Superstition of the 24 Coroner, On a ........ 144 Cottone, Johannes 120 Country Doctor, On a 176 204 IICDBX. Creer, Sam Cremation, First, in U Cremationist, On a Crighton, Robert Crouch, Margaret Cushman, Thomas Custis, John Cutter, John . , Samuel . C , Wm. . Darling, Betsey Davenport, Daniel Davis, Basil Dawes, Thomas Day, Elizabeth . Dead, Disposal of the Dean, John Democrat, On a Dentist, On a Deutcher, Louisa Devotional Epitaphs Dickinson, Moses . - D , Mrs. Dog, on a Scientific Dolmens Donnell, Samuel Douglass, Stephen A. Dudley, Thomas . Dwight, John Eaton, Governor . Eccentric Epitaphs Egyptian Burial Places Eliza, On Ellery, Christopher Embalming, Practice of Eminent Personages, On - 153 197 19s "5 131 150 125 68 77 150 144 47 73 16 124 123 144 73 89 72 85 192 16 56 60 180 71 162 149 23 78 116 17 39 INDEX. 205 Epitaphs, Origin of , Construction of ^ , Collections of , Manuscript , Varieties of Ethiopian Mode of Sepulture Evans, Mrs. Annie L. , William . Eve's burial place Farrell, Andrew . Festivals of the Dead Fisher, Horace Fiske, Moses . Fishermen, On Three Flint, Josiah Flowers at Funerals Foster, Susan P. Franklin, Benjamin , Elizabeth French, William . Funeral Emblems Gibbs, Sarah S. . Glazier, On a Glover, John Gold, Mary Grant, William Granther and Granny, On Graves, Gardens of Greeks, Customs of the Gridley, Josiah Guanches, Treatment of the Dead Hall, Deaconne Hamilton, Alexander Hancock, G. M. & J. H. Hartwell, Joseph & Betsey . 26 32 • 33 195 • 30 18 . 100 68 . 16 139 12 75 "3 125 112 22 161 4^ 182 22 79 • 144 58 • 173 140 • 154 21 . 19 187 • 17 113 . 54 58 . 185 206 INDEX. Harvard, John Helder, Edward . . H , D.J. Hawkins, Zacdy, Joseph Moore, Samuel Morris, Judah Mounds and Tumuli Mount, Elizabeth J. , Marietta C. Mulligan, Wm. Nannestad, Lars . Ned, On Sarvint Newel, Samuel Nootka Sound, Mode of Burial at N , Robert Noyes, Daniel , , O'C , John 107 13a H3 13 91 49 "5 181 197 179 136 107 9^ 23 17s 45 57 J9 -40r 53 II 60 127 119 181 126 127 157 141 123 90 20 122 80 121 INDEX. 209 Ogden, David Oliver, E. Pluribus Unum Oonalaska, Mode of Interment at Orono . , , Our Charlie . ... Our Mattie . Parks, Rebecca Parks, Thomas R., Jr. Parsees, Mode of Sepulture of the Paul, Silas Pease, Solomon P , Edward Perry, O. H. , C. G. Peruvians, Treatment of their Dead P , John & A. , Mrs. L. Polk, Zeke Poole, William Preble, Abraham Prentice, Thos. Professional Epitaphs Professor, On a Chemical Punning Epitaphs Putnam, Israel Rankin, John, Reed, Elizabeth McF. R , Edward Reed, Joseph , , R , John Richardson, John Richmond, Dr. Ridiculous Epitaphs R m, James H. Robins, W. & M., Children of . Roberts, Elizabeth . 96 IS9 . 20 52 • • . 100 94 . 76 76 . 18 131 ■ 163 • ) 94 • 5-2 • • 5- . 17 • • 188 . . 151 175 . 67 139 . 118 131 . 176 169 . 59 117 . 124 78 • 57 77 . 90 121 • 149 184 .92 106 llvl iSAV IMDUA. Rogers, John . . . . . . 98 , Mrs. Wing . . . i7» Romans, Customs of the ... 19-24 Rooster, On a . 169 Russian Cemeteries .... • 24 Sarah A. , On . 1S4 Satirical Epitaphs . . . . . 169 Savery, Pompey (a dog) 133 Scandinavians, Funeral Observances of the 22 Schoolmaster, On a . 173 Seabury, Samuel ..... • 134 S , Emma .... 78 Sewell,J. M . 138 Sexton, On an Old . . . . 144 Shell Mounds ..... IS Shrew, On a . 172 Shockler, John . 78 Shute, Mrs. Amos . . 82 Sikkim Obsequies .... .19 Singing-master, On a 80 S , John . . . . . . 171 , Michael ..... 109 Smith, Caleb . . . . . .132 , Chester . . . . • 72 • 152 195 iirni: . 69 74 P nrrrr T? c;_„ Tirjii • 151 157 Sodd, Carrie . . . . Sparta's Dead, Dwelling-places of . 23 Spear, Deacon . . . . 82 Sprague, Ruth . . . . . . 171 Stearns, Edward . . . . 182 Steiners, John . , . . 86 Stearns, Lucy . . . . 183 INDEX. 211 Stone Mounds • f . IS: Stone, Mrs. Abigail . • • 91 Submit, On . . , • t . 179' Suicide, On a • • 186 Sumner, Job • • . .116 Sundry Epitaphs • 89. At Augusta, Me, • . 158 Bradford, Vt. t 156 Bedford, Mass. . • • 75-93 Bristol, Conn. . > . iss Butler Co., Ohio • • . 126 Canton, 111. 1 99 Carronbrook, Ont. • , . 92 Calvary, Chicago, 111. « 83-84-190 Charleston, S. C. • t . ' . 83 Cincinnati, Ohio • 155 Columbus , • . 100 Damariscotta, Me. . 162 Dorchester, Mass. , • 174-190 Dover, Me. . « • 154 Frankfort, Pa. . * • . 97 Gettysburg, Pa. . 80 Glastonburg, Conn. • • . 154 Greenwood, N. Y. • • 102 Hollis, N. H. . • • • 92 Ipswich, Mass. 85 Keeysville, N. Y. • • 156-169, Kingston, Mass. 1 1 102 Lafayette, Ind. . • • . 162 La Pointe, L. S. . a • 153 Ledyard, Conn. • • . 162 Litchfield, Conn. • • 68-85-90-99 Lyons, N. Y- • • . 109. Martha's Vineyard ■ « 191 Middletown, Conn. , t • 90-106-124 Milan, Ohio . • t 161 Monadnock, N. H. • • . 9S> 212 INDEX. At Mount Auburn, N. Y. Nashville, Tenn. , New Milford, Conn. New Preston, Conn. New Orleans, La. , Oxford, N. H. . Pittsburg, Pa Portland, Me. Portsmouth, N. H. Richmond, Va. Rigefield, Conn. Rushville, N. Y. Rjegate, Vt. . Saratoga, N. Y. ■ , Schenectady, N. Y. Sterling, Miss. , Sturbridge, Mass. Sutton, Vt. Trenton, N.J. Toronto, Ont. . Washington, Conn. Waukegan, 111. Westfield, Mass, Yorkville, Ont. . Sunseeto, On Taylor, Edward T , Daughter of . Tekarihogea Thatcher, Partridge . Thayendangea . . . Thayer, Ebenezer Thermopylae, On those who Fell at Thibetans, Disposal of their Dead, 'Thomas, Sarah , Richard . , Thompson, On Thomson, Benjamin . , Jonathan I02 . i6o 195 68^1-183 170 . 160 158 . 162 98 - • 93 84 . 191 79 . Ill 151 • 194 75 . 119 lOI 158-188-1S9 III . 159 70 . 81 51 . 196 109 • 50 183 • 50 133 • 30 18 . 164 76 . 174 136 , 108 INDEX Thornhill, Richard . Tonquinese Obsequies Tract-peddler, On a Tute, Amos . . Twins, On Two Uncas, Samuel . . Urn Burial Usher, John Vanderpool, Sarah Wang, Henry V/arner, Seth Warrior, On the . Warren, Anne W , Sarah H. Warren, Joseph Washington, George Wayne, Anthony Weibergs, Casper D. Webster, Daniel Welshman, Funeral Custom Wen, On a man with a Wheelock, Eleazer Wife of an Early Settler a Sea-captain 'WilkihS, Isaac " , Willett, Thomas Williams, Joseph Wilson, John T. . Wives, On Several Wolfe and Montcalm Woman, On a Tired Woodruff, Jennet Wright, Robert Wyman, Charles Yale, Elihu Youngster, On a Youth, On a . , of the 213 143 . 19 i6a . 183 197 • 51 16 . 13s lao . 191 117 • 193 141 . 109 49 • 39 S8 . 133 •P . 22 "S • 47 82 . 8s 128 . 57 180 . 190 170 . 44 18S . 114 184 . 6S 47 . 163 170-189