Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-10

On the morning Of ersary nearly three
years ago, General Howard e his family and hone and
went forth from midst perform honorable public
tus as the DIPLOMATIC functonary Of hls county in The
then independent republic OF Teas. No
with him, such expedition greater share al public
confidence and affection Alas these relics are all that
have been returned 10 US, Of him who forth the
strength of manhood, and accompanied by many
dent hopes for his safety and security. Could the
and iervenI love of his fellow citizens shielded him
from the shafts Of the fell destroyer DEATH dear
friend would surely not have laid down his life in a dis
tant land. IL would have covered him with perfect
and secure panoPly. But ii could do No human
hopes or affections stay The stroke Of the ressess
messenger OF fate, who strikes down, with ruthless aud
notwithstanding hand the nobest and the best the
brightest and the fairest, well the humbest Of
Of his decease, after he had arrived the place
OF his destination, accustomed throughout the whole Of
Indiana Since then, many testimonials have been paid
10 hls WORTH and the keenness OF public and private grief
has been somewhat assusged BY the melowing influence
Of time; but his loss is still felt and remembered as
public calamity. The last Legislature Of State by the
unanimous vote OF both houses, directed his remains
be recovered and brought home a the public charge.
From the grave Of great and good there arises
moral influence which subdues the turbulent passions,
and purihes and eievaies the sentiments of huse within
its sphere. IL inspires for virtue, aud offers
one OF the strongest Incentives that be applied hu
man naure, excite honorable imitation of the life
of one whose memory thus hallowed ia public esma-
lion. In this respect the good deeds of such live
after him. Though we have lost our kind fiend our
able counsellor, and faithful public servant Yet all
that valuable is buried with him IN the grave
We have his bright example guide in life, aud his
veneraed and spoIess cherish and preserve
public property. With this view may justly a
high value upon the grave of Howard. Ii was fitting
and proper that the State should claim his remains aud
them be deposited in her own soil. II not,
indeed much for the services performed by the lamened
deceased in his life time, that desire have them,
for the sake Of better preserving ourselves and
postery, by the power of association, the benefit of
what death cannot deprive his character which
I H. a r. II
ton; his memory around which clusters the recollection
OF every thing that is viruous honorable, and noble in
public and private life.
General Howard born near PickensviIIe South
Carolina, the 4h day of February 1897 His father
passed his early years in the sacred O liberty
soldier in the army Of the revolution and the latter part Of
preacher and soldier ohe still
sacred cause of Christianity He appears have left
hts fortune but the cardinal virtues OF PATRIOTISM
integrity, and religion and with these for ms capital, the
latter early in lie, for himself po-
son in the world. How much better such parmony
proved TO him than mere wealth could have done, you
all know
After passing years in Tennessee TO the Senals
of witch State he was at an early age, elected
ber he this State in the ear 1880 and first
settled Bloorniugion.a
Here was that has fellow townsunan il was nv
good fortune first make his acquaintance This
rpehed into an intimate friendship which, strengthened
for time BY connrxiou In professional business and
increasing with years, was interrupted only by his la
mented DEATH.
In spriog Of 1888 he removed to Rockville which wa,
his place of residence at the time of his death During
residence IN this State he en1 ed testimonials Of The
favor and affection with which he almost unve sally
pgsrdad His history, While with US il indeed short for
desires aud Interests long enough acquire
memorable posi in the ranks Of orr most
tried and valued pu lie Though 70 in another
State he yet Indianisu at heat No loved her
institutions better exered more ard eeeu1 ef
forts to advance The happiness and Prosperity Of her people.
General Howard possessed most vg0fOu and prehen
sive Intellect which he asked Of
Others himself There was not gain of seI6.hne,s
~ has dspostun tie seemed always to H. and spread
halo where soldd and cnvious passions
baIse sfrt kndnes betevOlence and dignifed
shed delightful ard benign Bhaere an who with
in it, His PERSONAL ap?erahee dgnied and commands
ing His index to his characer ever
calm and placid YET heaming with Of
that noble Intellectual exp esoH, which attractive
and facinaiing TO those who shared his intercourse.
delightful to contemplate the character Of sDrh
our deceaed fellow citizen His memnTy laden
with mouniu aud yet pleasant associations for suggests
ching upon which the mind painfully except the
loss ourselves Of those abilities. and those
qualities which useHuy exeed IN the service Of bis
county and DELIGHTFULLY."- exhibited in the Transactions Of
his private life. His intellectual greatness beaufu
y chateDed aud enDobled by the moral virtues that he was
il pOssibe beloved in hrs social relations than he
admired for bis great talents and requirements hch
emineDly fitted hIm for pubic life. Amidst all the aSper-
lies Of public aud political controversy rivalry Of profess
sonal exelon and the collision Of opinions and interests
which he obliged to encounter, he exhibited
union Of Tmnes> and OF character with great beTa
y, unaffected beneyoence Of hea and smeny OF manners,
that passion dIsamed and his opponents found
regard for him tensd and ed in universal
confidence rePosed in ms h0ho has integrity and his exalted
worth. a
Such fellow citizens Is feeble and imperfect sketch Of
of the prominent cha aeeItics Of departed
end. We about to take leave Of his hOnOTed
MAINS after ing them The last tribute Of respect is
ia power bestow. May we be encouraged by his
ample, TO raise te his memory, what he be still Eerme9
10 take cognizance Of The As Of this life be would regard
as the honorable moD0meut, imitation Of his virtues
and an emulation Of his usefuuess.
A procession then formed, under the direction
of James Blake, Esq, Marshal in accordance
with the programme adopted by the meeting of citi.
a<l1ler.
The mortal remains of great and good man PASSED
to- their final resting place in Parke county, and
the procession returned into the city aud was dis
missed.