Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-01

This interposltlon OF Providence, TO
whose DEGREES we should submit with
christian resignation, has summoned from
amongst us, whilst in the midst of the en-
joymcnt of all those blessings which rem
der life desirable, one who was admired
for his many virtues, and much esteemed
for his amiable and estimable qualities.
Col Crosby was anative of the District
of Fairfield, born of worthy and rcspecta-
ble parents-bis ancestors were among
the early settlers Of the country, and pos
sessed those decided traits which seldom
fail to manifest themselves in the line of
offspring giving deter minateness to char
acter and putting it in great measure
beyond the control Of contingencies and
external condition of life. These traits
7 seem TO have been in very striking de-
gree transmitted to the subject of these re-
marks.
Having in early life been thrown chief
ly upon his own resources, by his energy,
industry, and frugality, as planter, he
accumulated, and has left behind him for
the support and enjoyment of his wife and
children handsome and competent for
tune He was also possessed of decided
military taste, and by his early devotion to
the study Of tactics, rose in rapid success
to the different commands ofCaptain, Ma
! jor, Lieut. Colonel, and finally Colonel of
the Gath Regiment Sout Carolina Mill
tia.
AS q citizen he was ever prompt to dis
charge every public duty as a neighbor,
he was kind and conciliating; as friend,
warm and sincere; and rs a father, hus-
band, son and brother, affectionate in the
highest degree. AS an cvncing evidence
ofthe excellcncy of these qualities, and of
the manner In which they were apprecia-
ted, he was, while yet so young, fixed
upon with entire unanimity by his section
Of the country as their candidate for the
post, from which death has removed him.
Thus whilst in the summer OF life, and in
the midst of his usefulness, has death
claimed him as its victim, and consigned
him to an honored grave.
It's not my purpose, sir, to pronounce
an culogy on the life and virtues of my
deceased friend and colleague, but simply
to call the attention Of this honorable
body to this affective dispensatior Of
Providence, and to ask of it an unanimous
adoption of the resolutions, which will
now submit for its consideration.
Resolved, That this House has learned
with deep and abiding sorrow. the death
of Col David Crosby, late Representa-
tive from tho District of Fairfield.
Resolved, That the members and off.
GERS Of this Heusc, from sincere desire
of manifesting their respect for the mem
ory of the deceased, will wear the usual
badge Of mourning, during the present
Session.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this
Rouse in relati n to the death of it's late
member. Col Crosby, be communicated to
his family by the Clerk.
The customary resolutions of coincidence
and sympathy were also offered with
appropriate and feeling remarks. in rela-
ton to the death of members that have
been announced
BY G F Towncs, in relation to the late
E II Earle, Of Grcenvillc.
BY Mr. G Nc Witherspoon--in relation
to the late Thos Wright, of Lancaster;
and
BY Mr. r I. Tilinghast--in relation To
the late Thos $ Gillson, of st Lukes.
On motion of Mr. Henry, it was
Ordered, That when this House ad-
journs, it adjourn to meet at l2 NJ to NOR
row.
On motion of Mr. Blakeney. the House
then adjourned at II p M.
VAcANr OFrIcERs,- The following
Offices, we believe, will soon be vacant by
expiration Of the terms of the present
, incumbents, and resignation, and will be
filled by the Legislature, which meets to-
day;
Comptroller General.
Treasurer of Lower Division.
! Adjutant and Inspector General.
Solicitor of Eastern Circuit.
Commissioners in Equity for the fol-
lowing Districts:
Beaufort, Orangeburg. Sumter, Rich
land, Marion, Chester field, Marlborough,
Pendleton and Lancaster Ielegraph
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