The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-09-27
Id ED.

." .n's town, on tuesday last, at the advanced
"ge o' o. Joseph Smith, Esq. leaving behind m
ageo wldow with whom he had shared the yicsi-
'udes Of 90 years, and numerous circle Of chill
dren and grandchildren, who will long cherish the
many virtues by which he was distinguished, in
every varied relation Of life, amongst the number
oi their most valued and dearly cherished recol-
| lccti0ns. -
MI. Snlith was a conspicuous actor in the me-
tnorabe scenes Of the Revolution. His opposition
was decided and unremiliing consequently, in
common with other patriots Of the " times which
tired mems souls" he was called to test the
strength ot his political principles by variety Of
sacrifices and hardships. In l77S, u detachment
OF nesslans, under Col. Campbell, made descent
on inns town, and after burning several valuable
houses and plundering considerable property, de-
parted, taking with them, prisoners. such Of the
inhabitants us had distinguished themselves in the
cause OF liberty. Mr.. Smith was among ths most
prominent ot this number. lie was thrown into
loathsone prisonshp, where disease and death
regned without a rival and not only subjected 10
MI the suierings such necessarily intlict on
ever mind mol wh L.. lost TO humanity, but ex-
posed TO every species Of insult tha: the pensoned
iiinions Of tyranny could invent After the estab-
shment Of independence, and the gladstone re-
turn Of peace, he applied sedulously 10 his calling
in life, and after Of patient and uDremit-
possessed of u handsome competency as the re-
ward OF his efforts, and by which the helplessness
Of old age was supported IN comfort, and the clos
ing passages OF u pro,rncted life made easy and
satisfactory. Mr.. Smith has been honOred in ma
ny and various ways with the confidence Of his
fellow citizens, having been called to Till Offices in
volving much responsibility, under the Town,
State, and United States government, severally.-
All his official trusts discharged with fidelity
and tirmness, SO that on his retirement from all
further participation in public life, found
to accuse bun Of The slightest deviation from the
line Of his duty. With this snvable reputation he
has at length gone down 10 the grave, full Of years
NJ shock Of corn ripe, leaving 'nan,e aud a
character that will not soon be- forgotten by IN
extensive circle Of sorrowing acquaintance, not IA
ny Of whom IN The retrospect find aught 10 re-
proach, but much TO revere, to initiate aud sp-
plaud.
II may, perhaps, be worthy Of remark, that al
though tho house in which he peacefully expired,
has been built 80 years and occupied by him no
less than 90, yet with the exception OF u soldier
brought from Rhode Island utter Sullivans expe-
dition,) the death Of Mr.. s. is the fist which has
occurred within its walls.
! In Providence, OH Monday last, Mr.. William
Heath, son OF the late Mr.. Nathaniel Heath, OF
harrington. aged about 2S.
! In Cranston, on Wednesday lust, Mrs. Mary
Sprague, wife Of Abner sprague, Esq. in the 73d
year Of her age.
In Providence, 7th inst. Mrs. Arney Green, wife
Of MIR Hopkins Green, in tho 5O,h year ether age
! In Woonsocket, Mis- Cook, wife Of Mr. juriI
Cook.
In SrnithGeld, 18th inst. Mrs Patience Arnold
in the 77th year Of heI age.