Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-02
Died:

AT hls residence IN this city, on Sabbath afternoon,
the 22d inst, Mr.. GEO. s. BRANDON. aged Al.
Mr.. BRANDON, having resided in this place during
the last few years, had, by his uniformly amIable aud
upright department, very large share of public
esteem and confidence. Of quiet and somewhat
retiring disposition he sought not TO be or ap-
plauded of men; but the light of good must
shine so he could not be Ind His gentle demeanor,
MS conversation seasoned with grace, his conscen-
tlous regard to truth and Justice all his dealings
and the pure spirit of christian benevolence which
impaired finishing ustre to all his other virtues
these were the Qualities which made him while he
lived, bright and shining light and now that he
Is Dead they are his sweetest memorial, his noblest
monument.
Mr.. BRANDON had long borne the christian name
and adorned his profession by life Of pety
For many years he had been ruling Elder in the
Presbyterian Church, and many the souls who cal
testify to the meek fidelity with which he discharged
the duties Of his office There was in his manner of
conversing upon religious SUBJECTS of sincerity
mingled with deep solemnity, which, while it evhced
the Of God. accustomed to the pra yerul ponder
ing of things unseen and eternal was suited to make
lasting and saluary impression upon the hearts OF
Those to whom he spake. Long will his solemn affec-
tionae words of counsel and his tender solicitGdes
for the prosperity of Zion be remembered by his
brethren, and especially by those who were associated
with him as oihce-bearers in the house of the Lord
IL Will De cOnSOng 10 ms friends at a distance as
1t Is to those who were with him in his last moments
to know that the religion which he had protested in
lie, was his prop and comfort in death. His conf
dence in the Great Redee mer was firm and unwaverng
To the last. He knew in whom he had believed 10
one WHO approached him with tie Inquiry, .D0 seu
teel quite sure OF your interest IN the Lord Jesus
Chrtsn"-his calm, unhesitating answer was ~
hare not a doubt ~ a." Such is the death of the
christian. Composedly leaning upon the arm and
promise OF Him who is 1.-the resurrection and the life
he answers the summons Of death without fear, and
passes quietly away 10 his rest and his reward in
glory.
$50 fades a summer cloud away
40 sinks the gale when storms ale DER;
So gently shuts the eye of day,
SO dies wave along the shore'
Mr.. BRANDON has LETT a wife and Il large circle o.
children to mourn his unexpected decease But the
prayers which he offered their behalf while he wa,
yet with them, will now, doubtless come I'D for q
memorial before his Father and their Father, his Coo
and their God and they shall in their distress be
forgotten by hun who has said "Leaue thu fat6eriss
children, ciH PreSerue them dlire; and let thu ridoie
trust IN me- q.
DIED, OF scarlet fever, on Thursday, Aug. och
VAN buren, CAIN, aged about 5 years and OIL Sun
day, Aug. 10Th, CAROLINE CAIN, aged about Ii
months,-chlldren of JOIN and ELIZA Ann CAIN. Of
this CITY,
"When death strikes down the innocent and young.
For every fragile form from which he lets
The parting spirit fee
hundred virtues rise
In shapes of mercy, charity and love,
10 walk the world aud bless
Oh every tear
That soirowing mortas shed on such green grayes