The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-03-31
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fnand sGinctulhs iilvtS tuui Nirfely Das.
ing tribute TO his memory. Seldom a..
the register Of tie Tomb receive a nam,
more distinguished for all those stcrIir,
virtues which command admiration. ,rI
secure affection, tlan Of Robert II. Bn,
ton, ESD, who died On the goth Of h,
month, at his residence .inthis County.
He was born in Granville Countyin II.
wear 1871. His Father, Col. Burton va,
distinguished Tor bis amiable aud estim,
Bile character. His Mother was DaupS
ter of Judge Williams OF this State, a fam
lily of worth and responsibility.
Mr.. Burton completed his educatioo !,
the University Of North Carolina abut
the year l79e.
In 1913 he married Miss Mary Fulles
wider, Daughter of john FulIenwider, Es1
After his marriage he removed to II,
County where he continued TO reside uDa
his death.
Alior gratifying himself for the Bar, /.
entered upon the duties of bis proiessicp
with an ability and industry, which soa
gave him the first rank and extensive M,
ronage as a Lawyer.
The endowments Of strong and crigt
al mind, developed by good edutahoa
aud directed BY large share Of praeics
wisdom placed him in public estimate.
among the FIRST n public men. This higs
standing he sustained as long rs be eolln
ued q, The bar, and returned from il hos
ored and loved for his candour, and abs.
all, for The kind and benevolent feelings 4
his heart.
He was appointed by the Legislature
North Carolina, at different periods, Juds
Of the Superior Court, aud TrcasuTa
tho State.
Talents, learning, and wealth moy ccr
mand distinction, and often elevate ihcS
high stations, who have few claims ups
The confidence and hearts Of their itlg
men. II was very different with the Us
lecl Of this notice. Far from beng elaa
ed by his circumstances, free frnm oslss
tatioii, above the low aud grovclllng arm
sel6shness, his open aud generous eoUha
nance spoke TO all who knew ham, Il
guage which bis notions never belng
tina, he sought only for the beat effects, !,
by the falrest means.
His intercourse with others was maisa
by dignity ii department, deIicpey Of Ia
ing, chcefiulness and equanimiiy oflens'
Far removed from those feelings ol var
suspicion OF envy which UNFIT men ior
loys of social life, his eye was always cd
to the virtues Of his friends hts boaTl VI
always ready 10 reciproca,e their klndrc
sympathize with their sorrows, and oU
look their infirmiiies. HIS hand, he con
sci, bis time and his influence were al
the command Of those wllo shared bis CO.
fidtnce.
His life was bright pattern Of lhs
rare exccliencies Of character, cssenial
the peace and purity &c Society. lie p
sesscd a lofty sense Of personal honor .
yiriuons feeling. lie scorned the ab0a
atoms Of evil speaking, profanity, dean
lion. Regarding the reputation Of oi.E
as sacred treasure, lie would not 81
TO NEEDLE with the private history OF
tract from the good name Of those araz
him. |, was RICH, for such a man 10 4
that the sources IL his enjoyment, hid
causes Of bis elevation were not 10 be sa
in The eaiamities or the vices II IL
around him and hence his lips were "a
ed 70 the tales of.siander, and bis boc
was stranger 10 The evils Of calpmny.
Did al who seek TO be distinguished
pretend 10 be sirtuous, act upon this pts
ciplo, what a mass Of evils would e.
away from the catalogue Of human vrct
edness
Bot there was another circle neorT
hls heart, IN which he was better quah5
TO shine and in which true excelleney g
played IS sure test OF worth. Wbsl
man IS N reaiiiy, he is at home. Ils'r
could not be done to the character o. d
deceased without knowing him IN The tag
lily circle. As husband, parent and
master, those only who were the OBJ
Of his warm attachment and unremiilH
tenderness know how TO appreciate 10
sustained by bis removal. A dlscoo'os
Widow anu seven Children are len to e
its depth.
The brightest feature &c his eh7ct
remains TO be noticed. His couduel ga
The most satisfactory evidence that hc
an humble, consistent, and jealous chr
tain. He was for, perhaps, tweoiy la
a member Of the Presbyterian Church o.
during eight or ten years previous 70 D.
death, Ruling Elder of Unity. Hcg
justly regarded rot only os a member' y
a pillar Of the Church, whose payer
counsel and example tended TO ITS Pe''
aud prosperity. Religion with him We
mol mere matter of opinion OF Of iee'ls
but of Judgment, Of principle, OF aiiec"'D
and Of action.
He proved his faith in the doctrines
christianity by consccra,Iug his Inc % 70
service Of Christ.
Ma by noisy pretension, but by ~
works, he manifested zeal for the 0Io'l
God and anxiety for the advaneemo'
his kngd3n. Such life gives 70
mourning friends right TO The hIsp
and only adequate source Of consoIauo