The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-04-03
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When the ashes OF man deposited in the silent
srayS, MS virtues receive faithful and lasting record
IN the memory OF his surviving friends. To tlem
mankind must took TOR whatever claims he pc ASSESSED
to the tribute of their respectful consideration and
remembrance. A discharge os that debt which is
imposed on the fall of this excellent man, alt houy,
melancholy, is yet pleasing duty.
The morn OF Judge Tyler's life wa, overcast with
clouds--the thorny path OF his pilgrimage wa, not
to be lighted by the auspiciuus beam Of triumphant
expectation. But the I" malignant star" which shonc
IN his birth only serye to render clear aud l-
ninous the track of his advancing fOrtunes-a,Ilrc
would not be robbed Of her birth-rigbt
AT an early age he exhibited de usonstrations of a
Keen and vigorous intellect which under the foct-r-
ing wing OF generous uncle's care acquired ~,
expansion ca able OF the most efficient emsoy incut
After passing the ordinary period of Classical lroba-
ton III William Mary college. no entered on the
study OF the Law, with yea! and apple iibn which in
very short time placed hin, among the successful
candidates for tho bar.IIt ,Yis not long before, he
was called to serve in the Legislature, whence
after acting for time in the Executive Council
lie was advanced to the honorable station in which he
died.
II would be difficult TO designate the feature Of
Judge 'ryler's character, which bears the his,es;
claim % orr admiration. " the discharge of his Of
hcial duties, lie was baneless--e shining the ehey-
gies Of an active and masculine mind. with an accu-
rAte knowledge Of men and things the PRINCIPLES si
has action were the result of his own reflections
The hoary systems OF an.iquated error, which too
often ugurp the legitimate dominion OF free enquiry
over minds less discriminating and fearless, served
no guides to understanding whose last appeal for
| truth was made 70 reason ard TO nature. Untram-
melicd by The prejdices Of birth or educatnn, his
con'nct derived its principal force and direction
| from the wise alfnonots of practical expcr;cssc
rather than the laboured deduction Of ostentase l,
theory. ''
The un,isguscA simplicity and dignificd ease which
marked the department Of this gentleman in lis in.
tercoursc With the world, procured him warm and
respectful recepto in every circle of society. Tn.
shaken in his princpGs--afactt, irhpassioned. aspi
ring, his mind would sometimes Yield To the impulse
1 Ut over heated zeal. BIT there was n grandeur in
| MIS- occaeiosal alterations which ever placed him
above tie asperity OF antagonist. Fs heart WAS
never smiled 81 the iDpurty of avaricious desire
benevolence hug'ing in happy union with the socia
virtues made II NJ once the sect OF charity and hns
pitabie Kindness. Usiainng the savish arts Which
| some men practise fop tlc sake Of lafry aduntion
| the attentions bestowed his friends, we're the
| spontaneous illusions Of genuine feeling.
Reader! now pausc for moment and drop tear
on the ashes of Ry6aHf and a father. II IS ho
mage Justly due IN him, whose ardent sensibilities to
wards these tender relations kindled glow Of svpa
Thy in the coolest bosom. The house NJ this good
man was truly fame conaecrated tn domestic love
and happiness Full often lIas the author of this fee
bile sketch, seen him when ready IN snl; Under ex
crutiatng pahgs riinistering its rites with heart
bounding rapturc--seen The cold dews of sicknSs
driven from Msfurrowed temples by the warm smil
Of pious gratitude aud affection. hlas! what snil
OF joy shalt now animate his spirit--wat pain or Il
ASSET 1t. tenant Of the mysterious grave the iud
tempests OF the world no more can reach him.