The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1842-05-05
Obituary.

VIC Hdtc W ItCOIu titt uc6iDs on lurs
Cay morning, the 2lst uIt., OF MIcHAE
, HoLT, esq, aged sixiy-four years, one q
the most useful magistrates, respectable
citizens, and respected gentlemen Of lhi
county. This sad event occurred sudden
ly, and has produced a general gloon
among The friends and neighb0rs Of IN,
I deceased; for, though his health had not
for some months past, been as good a
formerly, yet he was able 20 give 10 hi
business abroad his usual and cheerful al
iention up 10 the very evening Of The. day
preceding his demise. Having exposes
himself 70 die weather Of that damp day
q spasmodlc asthma-io which he hae
been slightly subiect-came on after hi
went 10 bed; Of which the rayages were
so rapid rs 10 make him a corpse before
the light Of the next day. His suffering.
were, Of necessity, very great; but he
bore them without murmur, and met hi
end with perfect consciousness Of It's ap.
Eproach, and with the patience and irusi
Of good and christian man.
Eulogy upon the dead ought not 10 be-
come habit. The fraillies or our nature
predominant so much in most men, tina,
while none are entitled TO unqualified en-
comium, few can claim il in even a mo-
deraie degree. Yclihe life, mental capa-
city, and virtues OF this gentleman do JUST
ly call for some detail beyond the simple
annunciaiion, that he is no more. He
was no ordinary man either in his mental
or moral properties, in his career, his OPT
MONS, or successes. He possessed re-
markably deliberate and vigorous UNDER
standing, close and steady observation,
and great constancy Of purpose in carry
ing out any views he might entertain, and
in acting upon his convictions either as to
matters Of duty, public or private, or as
TO matters Of business. His mind. con-
sequently, became filled with well digest-
ed. useful and practical knowledge, parli-
cularly in reference to the subjects con-
necied with his occupation. His pursuits
were exclusively agricultural; and all his
days were spent in the cultivation and i'm
provement Of his farms. in which his sue
cess was creditable and eminent. Indeed
with such capacities and dispositions as
have been mentioned, success could NOT
fail to crown his efforts; for il IL, general
ly, in the will Of Providence TO reward
good parts assiduously employed to use-
ful ends, with prosperity. In all respects
Mr.. Holt received such rewards to de-
gree commensurate to his modest aims
and moderate desires. Although not IA
yored with liberal education in his youth,
yet in mature life he had made up his de.
ficiency by bis habits, long continued, OF
diligent reading, reflection, and CONVERSE
ton; and he was ever jealous lover of
knowledge and promoter of all our insti.
tutions for the education of the young,
and for the diffusion Of light among his
fellow men. He became, therefore, early
possessed of the respect and good opin-
ions of his fellow citizens, and often rep
resented them in each house OF the Legis-
Iature. In his intercourse with men he
his own opinions with firm
ness and even zeal; but while he endea-
Vored to disseminate them, he listened |
with candor to those of others. lie had |
not only charity for error, but real respect
or freedom of opinion; and literally to.
Grated any doctrines no plainly subyer-
i've Of sound morals. |
In his private affairs and relations he
vas highly favored. He honourably ac-
Iuired by his intelligence, industry, and
not only competent, but an
fluent property, after dispensing libe-
al hospitality through long life, and
al the best schools Of our coun-
~ both his male and female children.
But il must not be supposed that his
forts were limited merely to the worldly
Of himself or his immediate
lmily. He had much kindness of feel
lg to mankind generally, and many know
unusual benevolence towards those
Tho had but slight claims on him. More
yer, from The elevating employ mcntof \
Hing Gods earth, MIR. Hollis mind was
Used to the worship of the Creator. lie =
as long member and worthy commu-
icant Of the Lutheran Church.
II has been beautifully and truly said !
y the author of one Of the finest tales !,
lat was ever written, that the hero of his
ece united in himself the three great
Il characters upon earth; he was priest, :
/ husbandman and the father of fami-
:" The subject OF the present notice was
IT, indeed, a priest; but he had the prin- !
Piles, and led the life, as he professed the >
it'll. Of pious christian; and he fully !,
me up to the two other characteristics
'ecilied. His domestics loved him, and
rived him of good will; hischildren and !,
and children honoured him from affec-
III as well as duty; and his neighbours
Il that he was their friend and benelac.
:. As an evidence Of the general esli- |