Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-05-08

formed to all her rituals IN the audible response
Of the service, end with that humility SO expires
sive of devout feelings and humble devotion
bowed himsc! on his knees before the Majesty
Heaven, and supplca ted that mercy, Of which a
e a sinner however highly exalted his station, h
stood So much in need. Thus following the ey
ample of the pious rulers Of Israel and the illus
trIous men in every age who have adorned tn
+ doc,r Of God their Saviour
d The following day he purchased the pew, anc
: regularly attended the service of the ch'ircl
every Sunday morning, until prevented by ,h'
last fatal sickness
His high regard for the Sabha tn such, that
of lato years, he always avoided travelling OF
that holy day, unless from. absolute necessity
and during the short period he occupied the Presi
DENTS Mansion, carefully avoided all company OF
that dav and dned early hour. that he nigh
attend public worship in the afternoon with his
family some of whom belonged 10 the commute
ion Of the Presby terrain Church.
| His high estimation for tho ''pcnp'e ct God
| was mos, nobly shown in kindness 10 his Minis
tiers. On recent occasion, he SAID 10 n brother
clergyman Of mine, with whom he had been for
some time acquitted, whom III health proven ted
from the performance Of his clergical duties. and
on whom he had within a few weeks conferred
a vacan, clerk ship until his health won.d enable
him resume the duties Of his ministerial office
81 see no company Sunday, and dine in a
plain wav; but shall always be happy 10 see you
a, my table, for | love to have the Clergy with
me Sunday"
In this conncxion it may be proper to state
that. his hospitabe mansion a: North
Bend when the infism health OF Mrs. HARRIS IN
would not allow her TO attend public worship else
/ where, Gen, III. would often obtain the services
Of a ciergvn for the day, and remunerate him
/ literally. 1t has also been stated to by
member Of the flrny that, some years since, he
/ accdentlv became acquainted with young Min
/ isier Of the Nc thodist Church in 'nd,gent crcun
stances whose native talents and power Of mnd
promised extensive usefulness if properly col
,ivatcd Gen. II. kindly invited him to become a
! member Of his family, and offered him tho use of
his library until well prepared for the exercise of
his ministry. This young clerg, man IS now
distinguished and successful lab0!or IN the vine
yard of the Lord.
Of late wears. notwithstanding his having C.
recte3 mostly al his own expense. church in his
immediate vicinity, yet, not being able to support
clergyman for the regular services OF the
church, he was in the habit of leaving home on
Saturday afternoon for the sole purpose Of attend
ing tho church at Cincinnati, Of which the Rev.
i. r. BROOKE is Rector twice thrice dav.
lie also frequently attended stated weekly lee
tGrc.
From the day of his Inaucuraiion, it his
invarablc practice TO rise with the dawn Of day.
and, after reading the Scripture, to take walk
for exercise, and seldom did he breakfast: dine
without some old friend acquaintance parta
king of his hospitality. In this manner his whole
time occupied. Occasionally, if for moment
dscngaged from his official duties, and the press
of visitors. he would s,ea! away from his family.
and visit of his old acquaintance, with all
| that cordiaty and generous good feeling char
acterslic of the warmheared soldier and devo
ted friend
HIS DEArH-With this brief notice Of passing
events, come TO the closing scene OF the mel
anchov drama. On Thursday, the 25ih of
March, in a short interview with him, he
planned of being quite unwe; and this inelispos
ton continued to increase until the exposure of
his person in the morning walk of Saturday
brought on a severe chill and fever, which the
best medical skill could No human
power could stay the ravages Of his disease
The community generally, in this city, without
distinction of party, manifested much anxiety for
his recovery, and IN great numbers daily and
hourly called his residence with ANXIOUS in
qniries respecting his sickness and its probable
suit. Its violent and exciting character seemed
in the opinion of his physicians, 10 forbid the usu
al religious services in bis sick room, lest they
N 1ht produce unfav orable effect.
On Saturday evening, the Sd instant. about 9
O'Clock, on approaching his sick bed, hi. strength
appeared TO be rnpiaiy failing. and as little or no
hope could be entertained OF his recovery, few
of his friends united with me at his bedside
in that 'commendatory prayer for sick person
n the point of Departure to another world, set
forth in the service of the church, to which he ap-
peared 10 listen with silent attention and appro-
baiion. About 80 minutes before | O'clock. by
inc waich neld IN my Fahd; on me morning OF
the 4 h of April, he genty breathed his departing
spirit into The hands of his God and Saviour, ard
sunk 10 rest without the movement of muscle /
OF his coun tenance. a struggle or groan Thus,
after one short months elevation 10 the highest (
station and hounurs which earth can bestow. he
has passed away from all the troubles. sorrows,
ana triels mortality. trust and believe. 70 the
possession and enjoyment of an unfdding crown
of glory ia the realms Of Eternal Day. For,what. 4
ever may have been his character and conduct
in former years. of late an evident change had
been observed by his friends in favor of his true
religion.
On Sunday evening saw him in his winding
sheet with a countenance mild and placid
when he expired.
The next day, after being placed in his coffin.
the public we're permitted final farewell look OF
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