The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1825-02-24


standing of the judges, with rich and copl-.
Gus variety of illustration and with depth OF
learning always worthy Of the ablest OF his
profession. But let it not be supposed that
his superiority was gained by the mere dlnt
of laborious industry. The logical precls-
sion and force of his argument aided by the
garb Of ncatness and elegance in which he
dressed it, and by his own modest and unas-
Stunning manner which always seemed at once
to win the attention and confidence OF his au-
dience, indicated genius of the highest order,
and were among the primary causes OF his
success. His reasoning was always dlstln-
guished BY that erspicuity, that luminous ar
arrangement and happy order which arc so
essential to the proper investigation of those
subjects which it was his province to discuss.
His profession was his pride and its fol-
lowers were his friends Yet though so much
devoted to both he did not glect his pursuits
OF general literature, and sustained with JUS
ticc the high reputation OF an accomplished
scholar; character which he supported
while toiling amidst the dust and fever OF
busidess, which is said by many its votaries,
to be sufficient of itself, to exhaust the pow
ers of human intellect, and to furnish but lit
tie other happiness i'll its pursuit, than that
which is afforded by constant engagement.
rs IL oOIi, DIOlICI tllli II iShd nv ""9 SNei
full, afectionate and sincere. His attach
mcnts were not fixed by the false glare Of
outward show, nor was he captivated by the
specious pretences of the superficial and in
sincere. Discriminating alike upon all sub
lects merit was the passport to his esteem,
however humble its aspect--hs attachments
tn erefore being fixed by the soldity OF his
! Judgment, they were unyarying and durable
As man, few excelled him i'll those qua
| lities which most cndear and beauty NAH
to great urbanity of manners he added mo-
dcst diffidcncr of himself, always appearing
to prefer othcrs-and his ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
mcnt and correct conduct rendered hun de-
scrvedly beloved. When we contemplate a
man in the full vigor Of manhood, just arrlv-
ing at the climax Of his usefulness as citizen
just displaying to all around him, the sound
ness of his principles, and an unsullied mite
gritty, Just developing the vast powers OF his
capacious mind and eyincing to society how
useful he is yet to be, each Of us viii regret,
that the pleasing and well grounded antici-
pations OF future greatness, and the noble
ambition fproving distinguished tor services,
to mankind, should be thus suddenly blasted
by the frost OF death Ie his immediate re-
lationsisuch an event must be Il source OF una
vailing sorrow, and there is not an individual
in the community that will refuse the tribute
of his sympathy for them. There is one o.
Their trait in the character of Mr.. Brinklt
which deserves to be mentioned, and can
{ testify to its truth, from an acquaintance o
some years, which afforded very frequen
6 opportunities of communication: 1t scemct
always his study to avoid every occasion o
giving offence, and he would never in CONVEX
sation allude to an unpleasant occurrence, O
make the slightest insinuation that coult
touch the feelings of any. OF the absent h
never spoke improperly, nor have l eve
, heard him speak evil of any one.
shall now view him in another, and to hi
, mystic brethren, more interesting charac
. ter: He was free and an accepted mason, Al
E honor to the craft and in return, honorcd witt
its highest dignitics He was, when the ruth
less destroyer snatched him from us, Gram
1 Master of the Grand Lodge of this State. L
all the various stations that he held in our on
der he was ierfect and Upright mason--
4 always acting upon the ieUrl and the squire
meeting the poor and humble among us wit
e that kindness and condescension which HI
benevolence inspired his liberal and CHAIR
t table hand was always extended to Their re
: lief-whilc his heart dictated the kndcs
: Offices.
Il A mason has duties to perform peculiar
: himself, and tho thy do not meet the glar
e. of day--tho' no herald procaims them--an
S tho they are not trumpettcd abroad, as ar
Il the bencvoences of some others, they ar
q nevertheless as strictly attended to. To al
: these duties the subject of this eulogiun
O was conspicuous for his scrupulous attention
t Ever amiablc and unassuming, he was par
v ticularly so when under the hallowed cano
2 hv of the lodge, decorated with the .je7veI o
. his station and disDeDsing to the craft, myS