Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-11-30

oIny, and tbs great order and method with WHICH
he managed his private affairs. nabled him to live
as became his station. and To- give full scope his
kind feelings, by generous and chsri,sble acts
He was punctual to his engagements; when he
had made an appointment, he never failed to attend
| al the precise moment. In the Court over which
he presided business never delayed On account
OF his absence, for he always ready at his post
Even very few days previous 10 his last illness,
when the signs Of approaching dissolution migh be
traced on his countenance, he attended to his cuiy
Jas long as his strength permitted him On one OF
those days. before the Cou't was opened, being
J asked by friend how he was, he looked steadily
in his face, and cred, 81 have not long TO
| live" few weeks afterwards he was no more
He loved Justice and equity for their own sskes
What in others is virtue. in him . feeling
aud natural propensity. His strict adher euce TO
truth, his abhonence of faisehood, his unshaken
integrity, wers known to every one, and from his
earliest youth stood among the most prominent
traits of his character. In Maryland he was CALI
eu the henes swyers and while in the legislator e
'f that State, this quality s. he we'll known sound
ness OF his judgemen, procured him an unbounded
influence. member once entered the house
while an important question taking. Some
BODY tried to explain IL to him. at 10 no matter
answered he, (which eide did Mr.. Tiighman sup.
port! With him am suio to be right" While
be was chief justice, be understood that q case was
TO be submitted to his decision, in which the
Immediately sold share which be held ia the
stock OF that institution, lest, unknown himself,
his mind should be in the least BIASED. He was
so much on his guard against bis private affections
that his friends used to cay, that his enemies bad
the better chance of favourable judgment. The
truth Is, that he considered neither friends nor
enemies; justice in his judgments the single
object that he had in view.
In this line OF conduct, which he pursued to the
last day of his life, Philosophy moi bis only
guide Religion also lent her aid. Tghman was
religious, without bisotry; regular attendant en-
public worship, and jealous member of the Pro
testsnt Episcopal Church, 10 which he belonged
lie feared God and God alone He was in the ha-
ot OF committing with himself aud with his Maker.
On every return Of his birth day, he reviewed bis
past lie, aud In the presence OF God, formed yr-
tuous resolutions, which he committed 10 writing.
death.
forgiveness OF enemies is leading precept Of
the Christian religion. Tilghmau MOI only forgave
his enemies, but cid them all the good in his power
This sentiment was the last which be brea,hed :"Ii
am In peace" said be, with all the world bea
no III viii 10 any human being, and there is no
person In existence, to whom would not do good,
and render service, If it in my power; no
man can be happy who does not forgive the inju-
ries that he may have received from his fellow
creaures!'
This was the last time he conversed al any
length. He died in the night ofthe 30ih of April,
IN the present year.
But he will live long in our remembrance. This
IS not the last time that shall indulge in the
recollection OF his virtues. Often will his name
be on our lips, and long will his memory remain
In our hearts. 1t will be, however, q consolation
to u.s. that the emauations Of his luminous mind
still remain blessing to age. and future gene
rations AS philosopher, and az iuris, his
naee shall be honoured among US through long
series of ages.
TO the list ofOur departed Presidents, shall ask:
Who was Tilghman; What merits entitled him
TO this dgnitied siaiona They will be answered.
he seated Philosophy on the bench of justice;
Philosophy in return, placed him in the seat of
her Franklin and her Jefferson. And posteriiy
will exclam with one voice. he could not have
obtained nobler reward, nor could i, have been
more justly bestowed.