Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-08-31
From the Futon Register.
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4 no ms long been very public char
ac.er, in all tho wldc circle oi his acqualn-
tance his numerous friends will deeply
feel and dap'ore their loss. He was a ma
tive of North Carolina. And when
Young man, he was onc Of the carly I'd
vcn,urers into kentucky; and sottef at
Cane Ridge. in the great cano-brake, from
which tho settlement & congregation took
its name. About forty years ago, he wa
one of tho pioneers that settled IN tho vic
foros, OF Whitewater; where he has ever
since resided Through his long career OF
public life, he was eminent and porui-r as
n statesman md a preacher. tie was
long time ono of the most popular and
useful politicians in the State Of Kentucky
vas seven times SUCCESSFULLY elected to
tho legislature from Bourbon county. And
several times he represented this county
IN the Ohio legislature, and was esteemed
one Of the mos, able aninNp flucntial mem
bcr5 Ia par.icd ar. he ingaishcd him
self in his zealous and powerful opposition
to tho law regulating black and mulatto
persons. which ha Thought unlust and I'M
constitutional. GA this occasion, he made
such a powerful and impressive speech 10
favor Of Tho poor, ln}aroi oni Gcsplacd
\ frIcnns, both bond and free, thai brought
tears from almos. every eye. 1t was SAID
tina. some of his mos. violent opposcrs
wcp:. He was always Jealous opposer
of slavery. When the Constitution Of
Kentucky was formed, he was 4 cand date
for the Convention, and would have been
elected, bu! for his abolition principles.--
This was tho principal question at issue.
And ut tho pubic meetings of tho people,
h. mpdo warm and eloquent speeches IN
opposition to slavery; and 50 grea, was his
popula rly and Influence, tina. no was nigh
bong elected a member of the Convention
in Il slave State! But although he was al
ways a Jealous and powerful opposer OF
slavery, ho mover would give any counter
auco 10 the present movements OF the ab-
clifton party. He VOWED their political
party organization as dangerous and I'M
polite, tending rather to aggravate the
great e.il of slavery, than 10 remove It;
and tending to tho dissolution of the Fed
cral Union. That il was calculated to OK
clio opposition between the northern and
southern States; the great danger of which
! Washington SO earnestly admonisfcd tho
/ American peoplein his Farewell Address.
Oar locoasad friend, with his learning
and talents, had he devoted his lfo to po-
iitical affairs. might have filled somn OF the
highest places in the government. Instead
of passing long life in an humbic CABIN :.
in an obscure halo valley, he might havo
| lived in splendid mansion IN some grand
metropolis. Bu: his 'ainI was led another
way. His life was principally devoted TO
tho cause of religion. This he esteemed
the most important cause on earth. lie
was trained up for the ministry III tho
Presbyterian church; and was a probation
or " hen tho Springfield Presbytory secc-
dcd from the Synod of kentucky. lie
Joined with the soccding party, and was
ordainod and became member of that
/ Prosbytery. Soon that constituted body
published lis Last viii and Testament,
and was dissolved. It's members discialn-
ed being leaders Of Il party. denounced all
scc.aria..isln; anl professcd To sink into
tic general church, the great body, of
. which Jesus Christ IS the head. As par
ty they wished to dissolve, like li,IIc
drop, mingIIng IN tho ocean. They de-
claimed against al names OF distinction
among the professors of Christianity but
that Of CHRISTIAN. And they claimed all
good Christians as brethren OF the same
body. Such was the orig of the Christ
ian denomination, sometimes called New
Lights" Our ilustrious deceased friend
was one Of is principal founders; and one
of lis most efficient and successful preach
ers. F,Icd with ardent zeal. he often
excessive in his iabors. Sometimes he
travelled ond preached until his strength
was exhausted, and his lungs failed, SO
tia, he would have 10 refrain from preach
ing until he was recruited. Such was the
manner of his life, until he failed with
age. By patient continuance 10 woil-doing,
he still sought for glory, honor and immor-
tality; md the Christian hope was the an
Choir of his soul in death. In passing tho
dark valley. he feared no evil. His pow
erful and impressive eloquence was often
hoard and felt from the sacred desk. and
In the legislative halls, bat we will hear
his voice no morc,-ho sleeps in DEATH
\ large concourse Of his friends and fell
low-cItizens followed his remains to the
grave. Thus men Of eminent worth and
virtue should be honorcd when they die.
Many differed from him in his religious
opinions; but MI highly esteemed his char
actcr, and his memory to all IS dear. The
humble writer. thought some of his rell-
gious opinions wrong; but having known
him for more than half century, he felt
that this b-of biography and euiogy of his
character, was just!y due 20 his memory.