Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-16
THE LATE JONATHAN GOODBYE.

After Mr. Goodhues death, letter found, written by
him only few months before, and addressed to his family
which forms such mirror Of the man. and contains much
that interesting and valuable and the community, that
scpe of has given way before the urgency which
has sought its publication the present II may be
considered Mr.. Gooihues dying testament is nextto
his good name, the precious bequest left his children
~ Y. Express.
"Born The 2lst of June 1888 am well advanced
on my 65h year. This fact Of ITSELF would remind that
the end probably be very far off but beside have for
about years past occasionally found oppression Of the
chest moving quickly which to indicate de-
rangemen in the action Of the heart and this difficulty,
think has materially increased within few weeks. Wish
ing offer observations for the Of my dear wife and
children, should be suddenly removed from Them have
down the thoughts that occur TO me.
First then, thank Heaven that my LOT has seen cast in
this age and in this land say in this age for although the
evils that abundant yet think there has been great
gain in the general recognition among portion Of
the intelligent part Of society Of the Importance Of the great
principles peace temperance, aud respect for the rights Of
others and IN my country these principles pre-
valent think than in any other, and there is, moreover
Think this further encouraging vev that they constantly
making progress throughout the community take this view
ALSO that the conditions which to giving man the consde
ration Of his eow-creaturesto which all Justly attach
value-have reference to the essentials Of character
intelligence and virtue and independence Of the
Gus circumstances Of official posson family connection or
great wealth. The advantage Of these accidents Of
countries Of the world and thus temptations draw men
aside are accordingly so much tho less dangerous"
After expressing bis gratitude for the blessings Of his domes
tic ties, and the happiness Of his home, he says -
sIn those n whom my happiness is Immediately
cerned what equivalent could there be for departure from
life Of uprghtness y and then continues "n looking back
on nv own course Of life have abundant for thankful
ness; for, while desiring hunby to acknowledge the INSULT
cheney Of my merits yet have great to rejoice,
that growing up under the influence Of the good and the pure
have escaped many evils where others have been less oru
nate have often mentioned that among assocaesin my
native town, sslem, scarcely heard profane word
81 ought account another circumstance Of thankful
ness that bad the advantage in early life Of mbbng and cu
vsng sentiments Of perfect liberation and charity for the
Qous opinions Of Others that have for moment
felt the slightest restraint IN chehing all good will toward the
worthy and good they might BE-
At an early period Of my life thrown for several months
exclusively the society Of Mahomeans and Bahmns and
there were many among them with whom mutual regard
subsis,ed. Mere opinion, squaring with my
tons Of truth have ever considered as far less important
than right motives. wish TO cherish the mos; devoted
for the great omnpoen omnipresent and perfect
Benghe great first the creator and ruler Of the uni
verse; father preseyer, and benesctor and TO keep ha
btually in view the obligation him Of perfect obe-
dence in all things What these duties think Ia more
plainly shown in the life and preceps Of the Great Teacher
and WISH accordingly, TO set oil value upon them These
he has said essentially love to God and love to
{" In reference the style Of living wish advise nv
children against every thing like ervsgsnce however much
they happen 70 be favored with the means OF indulgence
Things comfortable IL they afford il, would with
hold but should consider rule, to be departed
FROM that far display should be the object they should
exceed in the slightest degree the rule which should
prevail among the wise and prudent An infinitely de-
serving object of their regard in the besowmen Of their
pcruous MEANS should be- think the aiding Of the great
cause Of Learning and Science have doubt that the
tendency Of society 10 lessen the distinctions Of rank
CARDS accidents Of birth and station, and that the
principle Of equality is make progress in the world and
when growing Of high civilization IL is to be hailed with
al welcome The overthrow Of almost any Of the institutions
Of society by violence should be disposed to depeca and
disposed TO abhor reroutions, but TO cherish roma-
| lions every where.
In reference 10 the closing in this world, wish 70
express my desire that there be parade connected with the
funeral performances II would be my desire that but
the immediate relatives and friends should be called together
when the usual religious services should be performed and
that than single carriage should follow the heast
10 the cemetery"
After bidding sdeu to his family with particular refer
ence 10 every individual having any claims upon his ecoec
ton such solemn moment, he concluded in these words
"I pray Heaven to receive my parting spirit,
JONATHAN GOODHUE."
In postscript is appended the following pregnan, after
thought
al add, as most happy reflection, that not con
scious that have brought evil single human be
ing"
large Methodist Episcopal Church in Ssndusky city
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