DIED.
In this town on the 11th inst., JOHN LORD LON-
ON, aged 23 years.
A bright star bas fallen from our social sky. There 
are many who admired its pure light and loved its ex-
ellence. Now its place is blotted out forever - yet not 
forever, for in a better world and in a more genial clime, 
lustre and its beauty shall blend with the glory of 
omnipotence. "Peace be with the dead." Pity cannot 
assuage or sympathy soothe the sorrow of those upon 
Whom this blow falls with fearful force; still the hand of 
friendship may cast upon the grave of manly worth its 
simple token of regard. The vine, in its verdant youth, 
swung into a luxuriant growth, and with affectionate care 
and solicitude, entwined around the widowed mother, 
and clasped her with its tendrils, while its promise
of its bloom pleased the eye and gladdened the 
heart of the fond and devoted parent. The tree is 
watered, but the tender plant is dry and deadened 
the ground is covered with its yellow leaves.
The chalice mantles with bitter waters, yet about
the memory of virtues, that clustered like loveli-
est of flowers, wreathes its fadeless laurel. The mother
may lament her only son, her pride and her ornament
amiable and interesting sisters may grieve, that a segment
their little circle, that glittered with so much polish is
[MS cut off]; but in their deepest woe there is a joy, that mocks
power of words-there is a hype, that gives life-a
collection, that is the parent of dreams, woven of co-
[MS cut off] richer than those that dye the evening cloud.
John Lord London, the lamented subject of our notice, 
came not into existence to creep upon the earth; as re-
[MS cut off] acquirement and virtue, his life resembled the flight 
of a rocket, that shoots upward into the sky, higher - 
still higher, until its extinction. More than one tear
moistens the sod, that soon shall grow green above him. 
In early youth, his ingenuousness, his honesty of pur-
[MS cut off] his sincerity, his frankness, his truth and singleness of
heart, conciliated the esteem and [MS cut off]
[MS cut off]iates. Years of intimacy developed but few faults, 
[MS cut off]attached to him by stronger ties his companions and
[MS cut off]ds; of unblemished morals, of blameless purity, not
[MS cut off] cloud darkens his fume, not one stain rests upon his 
[MS cut off]. He gave great promise of future cultivation and 
[MS cut off]nence. In 1836 he matriculated at Princeton College, 
where he soon assumed in his class, a highly honorable 
position. He ranked as a scholar amongst the first in 
[MS cut off] distinguished Institution, while his diligence as a 
student and close observance of the rules of discipline, 
commanded the praise of his instructors. His mind was 
[MS cut off]her solid than brilliant; remarkable for its sound practi-
cal judgment, its clear perceptions, its tenacity of memo-
ry and logical strength. Ho had not that vivacity of tal- 
[MS cut off] which quickly appropriates and as quickly forgets, 
[MS cut off] none acquired knowledge more steadily and rapidly 
as he did. His extensive reading and accurate infor-
mation often surprised and astonished his competitors.-
The lamp of this patient and laborious student burned 
into the "watches of the night," yet the early bell for 
mornining prayers never summoned a sluggard from his
[MS cut off]uch. Mr. London was constrained by ill health to
[MS cut off] College before the graduation of his class. Had 
he remained, he would have shared in its highest honours.
With indomitable spirit and lofty aspiration, he trusted to 
[MS cut off] in the bosom of his family that security from expo-
sure and relaxation from toil, which so often brings
[MS cut off]aling on its wings." Too soon his active mind, tired
dy of Law. His great industry and clear head soon qual-
[MS cut off]ed him to practice in the Courts of his native State.
He was admitted to the Bar, in June, 1840. His friends 
[MS cut off]med high expectations of his usefulness and distinc-
tion in the profession of his choice, but their hopes were 
illustrated by the rapid progress of the fell disease, which
claimed for its prey so noble a victim. His afflic-
tion, if not originally induced by his intense application his 
of his books, was certainly, accelerated in its career by 
this cause. He bore the torture of a protracted and lin-
gering sickness with unrivalled fortitude, and died as he
lived, the gentleman, the scholar, and the christian.
Communicate

MARRIED.
In Wilmington, on Thursday evening last, by
the Rev. Mr. Buxton, of this town, LALLER-
STEDT-MALLETT, Esq of Bladen county, to
Miss FRANCES LONDON, daughter of the late
John London, Esq.

DIED.
In this town, on Friday, the 11th of December, 1857, 
at 9 1.2 o'clock, P.M., of Consumption, Mrs. RACHEL
JANE LONDON, wife of Manger London, and daughter of
the late Alexander Troy, aged 34 years.
The life of the deceased exhibited a rare combination 
of every good tend ennobling quality of mind and heart. 
As a friend, she was sincere and affectionate; as a wife, 
devoted and obedient; as a mother, loving and faithful; 
as a christian, earnest and trustful; indeed in every 
relation of life, she was excellent and true Society has 
lost an ornament; her friends, a pattern; her household, 
an angel. In a long and painful illness, she illustra- 
ted the beautiful perfection of her character by gentle-
ness, patience and resignation. She was not afraid to 
die, but calmly and quietly, while yet she had strength, 
prepared for the change. No claim of duty or all affection 
was forgotten; and when all was done, full of courage 
thankfulness nod faith, with it heart over flowing with 
love to God and man, she gently quitted the earth to 
take her piece in heaven.-Com.
The friends of the family are invited to attend the fu-
neral from the residence of Mr. London, at 3 o'clock
P.M. tomorrow.

DIED.
In Pittsboro', on the morning of the 29th inst., at the res-
idence of her son, H.A. London, Esq., Mrs. ANN LONDON,
relict of the late John London, of Wilmington, at the ad-
vanced age of 85 years.
The deceased, till within a few years before her death, had
resided from her youth, in the town of Wilmington, where
she was eminently distinguished for her generous hospitality,
polished manners and christian virtues.
She leave a large circle of endeared kindred and friends.
Thus, full of years and enjoying the cherished respect of all 
who knew her, she has exchanged a world of sorrow for a
blissful abode eternal, for which a firm reliance upon a sa-
vior's love and promises, and a consistent christian life, led
her hopefully and prayfully to earnestly desire. COM.

OBITUARY.
DIED-In Wilmington, North Carolina, on the 11th No-
vember, JOHN LORD LONDON, Esq., aged 23 years.
We cannot adequately express our emotions of sorrow 
and regret, upon observing the foregoing announcement 
in a late North Carolina paper; nor refrain from paying 
a slight tribute in the memory of one, in whose character
were must happily blended the highest moral and intel-
lectual endowments. Even in early boyhood. Mr. L. dis-
played in an eminent degree, those qualities of mind and 
heart the full development of which in manhood, made 
him the gentleman, the scholar and the christian." That 
union of suavity and firmness which wins affection and
contains esteem; that "soul of honor which dreads a ruin 
like a wound;" and talents and taste most highly culliva-
ted were all his. His devotion to his studies, connected 
as it is with the cause of his early death, recalls forcibly 
the following lines of Byron's beautiful apostrophe to H.
K. White:
Oh! what a noble heart was here undone,
When science self, destroy'd her fav'rite son!
So the struck eagle webbing [?] on the plain,
So more 'mid rollig clouds to soar again,
View this own plumage on the fatal fart -
And wing'd the shaft that quiver'd on his hear!
Communicated.

DIED.
In this town, on Sunday afternoon, the 27th inst., Mrs.
JANE VANCE JONES, wife of Lieut. J.P. Jones, of the Uni-
ted States Navy, and daughter of the late John R. London,
in the 28th year of her age.
In recording the death of this most estimable lady, a friend
desires to pay an humble tribute to her memory. Her's
was, in truth, a lovely character; and worthy, in every
respect, of the devoted affections, which clung to her through
life, and which, now, weep over her untimely death. She
was so kind, and charitable, and amiable - so thoroughly
unselfish in thought and deed - so sincere and truthful - so
pure in heart and mind; and so full of love for all God's
creatures. It was impossible that so many virtues and
such rare beauty of character should be unappreciated and
unrewarded; and, hence, it was impossible not to love her.
She was surrounded by devoted friends - she was the dar-
ling of her family - she was the idol of her husband's heart;
and she loved them in all return, as as affectionate, gen-
erous minded, devoted woman along can love. Alas! alas!
that so many bright and beautiful qualities should be
shrouded forever, in the gloom of the grave - that so much,
which was formed, by God himself, to love and be loved
should be torn from the bleeding hearts in which it has
been enshrined! Truly, the ways of Providence are in-
scrutable, and his judgments past finding out! Happy
are they who can say "Thyy will be done!"
But the dread summons, which has brought so much af-
fliction to the living, possessed no terrors for the dead.
She loved her God with all the intensity of feeling for
which she was so remarkable; and, relying upon the prom-
ises of the Gospel, and assured of the full benefit of her Sa-
viours sacrifice, she was calmly resigned to His holy will.
She passed from earth, to become a spotless spirit in 
heaven!
Her broken hearted relatives have but on consolation.
It was her dying prayer that God would sanctify her death
to their benefit: and, when the first violence of their grief
shall have passed, they will find comfort in the fact, that
God will bless her death to the last good of all those 
who remember - to imitate.
The friends and acquaintances of the family and the cit-
izens generally, are invited to attend her funeral this after-
noon at 3 1/2 o'clock from the residence of Mr. P.K. Dickin-
son to St. James's church, thence to Oakdale Cemetery.

DIED.
In Wilmington, on Monday the 21st inst., Mrs. Ma-
ry B. Person, wife of Samuel J. Person, and daugh
ter of the late John R. London, in the 28th year of
her age.
Possessing a mind rich in native excellence, highly
adorned by cultivation, and always attentive to its
own pure thoughts, Mrs. Person was the charm of the
social circle in which she moved. Blending these
bright qualities of the mind with all the modest vir
tues of the heart, she was surrounded and dearly 
cherished by a large circle of friends and relatives.-
Passing away, even from the threshold of life, she
leaves a happy consolation in the remembrance of her
particular moral excellence.
So young and lovely in all the relations of life; so
kind, and gentle, and amiable; so pure and perfect
in thought and deed; so full of confidence and hope;
so loving and so devotedly beloved - oh! it were
hard to loose the silver cord of life, to shroud such
rare excellence in the eternal gloom of the grave!-
But death had no sting for her. The grave was swal
lowed up in victory. From early childhood she had
been taught to tread the paths of peace. While 
health mantled her cheek, and strength warmed the
current of her life, and the world was spread all bright
and beautiful before her; she yielded its pleasures 
for the more enduring happiness of revealed religion.
The rules of her life has been drawn from the foun
tain of all holiness; and thus was formed a character
of exceeding loveliness. The promises of the Gospel
had been received with a truthful, trusting spirit.; and
hence her undisturbed composure in the last sad scene
of earth. Her death was a fitting end of her life; per
fectly conscious of her fate, calmly resigned to the
will of God - quietly and peaceably as sinks the set-
ting start to rest, she sunk into the eternal slumber,
while on the wings of a pure and perfect faith, her
immortal spirit was borne into the presence of God
who gave it. - Wilmington Commercial.