Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-10-26
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AT his residence, in Northampton county, On the
9Th inst, Col. LrrrLrroN uPsIUR, III the J0th year
ut his age, after painful illness OF nine weeks.
The deuth of Col. Upshur has created in all classes
OF this community, feeling of regret unu>u lily
deep, solemn and sincere. NJ stood hi Oh
or In public esteem, deserved II more. His
character was indeed distinguished far, very trr,
above the ordinary standard for excellent aud man
ly qualities. In private lie, hu was among the
most amiable of mcn--trInk, iugenuous liberal,
hospitable; u tender husband, atfcctionatc ra.
rent, Il kind master, and friend. Tnrougl.
out his whole fe he seemed to live more for others
than for himself. lie ii all times and OIL all
occasions, friend OF the poor and the helpless and
never paused IA moment between any selfish cumsi-
derations and the caims of humanity. Col. Up
shur's mahners were peculiarly retiring he never
affected popularity, and diSlikcd public life. Such,
however were the soundncss of his intellect, tho
nfez'be integrity of his principles, aud the per-
feet purity ofhis life, that he selected for all
those municipal stations upon which the well be-
ing OF society SO much depends. Through all OF
them lie has passed without ccusurc, and without
suspicion. More than once, his fellow citizens have
compelled him, against his wishes, to represent
them in the Legislature and it is certain he never
retired from that station without the regrets OF his
constituents. Daring the late war; Col. Upshur
held militia commission. Tuis county was con.
tinuay surrounded by enemies, and on all sides
posed to their attacks. III is duties were most labo
| rious, and attended with unusual sacrifices vet ne
yer tor a moment did he shrink from theD but de
voted himself 10 the public service with an ardour
| OF patriotism and fearless bravery, which would
have won him laurels upon Il broader theatre. Ma.
ny man has lived 20 fame, and been praised in
history, who has not conferred upon the world ony
hall the public good which has flowed from the
transformations excrtons of this modest planthro-
pISt and unprctcmdlng patriot. Toa large circle Of
connexions and friends, this loss is irrcpa-able 1t
will be scarcely less felt by long train OF depend.
ants who leaned on him for support, and from whom
his protecting kindness has been forever withdrawn
a more t.uiiess character than HIS c,,, 40 where
be found, and very few indeed equally loly
and commanding: Anon. good men, hc has not
left an enemy behind him. The writer cannot con.
c!udc this imperfect obituary, without adding his
highest admiration of the long, untring exertions
aud tender kindness of his brother, the hon. a. p.
Upshur, and his two widowed sisters. They did
all that mortals could do to him, aud smooth
his passage TO better world, but twas all in vain
AT Rockets yesterday evening" WM. HAnGRAyE,
after a short Hines Of about , hours.
This morning, Mr.. NATHANIEL VI. HAYWOOD
formerly OF Worcester, Massachusetts, but for Sc
veral years resident OF this city. HIS funeral
will take place Tomorrow morning, at 10 o'clock
from Mrs. Duvars Boarding House, which TIE
| friends of the deceased are desired to attend.