The Arkansas banner., 1849-10-30

excellent qualities a maa and judge. But one who knew hin. batter. but could not have admired him more. has performed this duty for us in the following
 OBITUARY.
 1 BENJAMIN JOHNSON born in tine State of Vr- l ginia. on the 22d day of January, i7s4 When he was but few years old, his father removed with his family, 10 Kentucky, not then admitted into the union State
 Those early settlers often witnessed the incur sions of hostile and warlike lndians, against whom they had 10 battle, as well as endure the hardships aud privaiions attendant upon the settlement of a new country. The valor, and energy, and enter prise of character displayed by the fathers were infused into their sons, they were taught, from their boyhood. 10 fsiter at difficulties, but 10 meet ana surnouut them, and thus press forwar,, with every iaudable undertaking. If schools and coeges were scarce, their youthful and vigorous minds in pursuit of Knowledge and learning did aot despair; but. by their native energy, ob- stacies, and perseverance and application led them on 10 success. Under such circumstances as these, BENJAMIN JOHNSON improved every opportunity to store his strong and retentiye mind with useful and valuable information until he obtained aa excellent education. He then studied and engaged in the practice of the law in the State of Kentucky In 1916 or lSl7, when the bar n the Lexington circuit was adorned by host of learned aud tai- ented lawyers, many of whom have since attained much political distinction, he was appointed Judge In that circuit n which station he continued to act until the year lol0 when President Monroe ap- pointed him ono of the Judges for tho territory of Arkansas, He came here with his small family, by land and entered upon the discharge of his duties Judge in the new territory. His purity of char aeter, honesty of purpose and abilities Judge. rendered. him acceptable to all parties He was continued in this office by President Adams, and afterwards by President Jackson, until the year eSS6, when Arkansas was admitted into the | nion as State; al which period President Jackson ep- pointed him Judge of the District Court of the i United States, for the District of Arkansas. He hiled this important station with such ability and satisfactorily that few appeals were taken from his deeisians, and scarcely any of them were re- versed. lie never missed court, but was always faithful in the discharge of his official duties aud so conscientious about performing them that none ever heard 10 censaEe him for neglect, or to impugu his motives. He had the confidence of ali who knew him, man, or as a Judge. and tue love, yeneralion and respect of the people among whom he lived. He had kind, benevolent and affectouate heart
 N few yearssince he met with sore bereavemeu in the death of his eldest daughter, Mrs SEWER - From that period forward, his feelings seemed to be saddeRed, and he sought consolation in the word ol God; uu.ted himself 10 the church. aaa adorned his deeliang years with the beauty of the goSsy walk and pious life of Christian.
 ' During the winter of sis bis health was much
 impaired; and on the 3lst December, of that year. the death Uf his beloved and distinguished sonn AMsRosE II SEVER, for whom he had all the love and affection of father, affected his feelings and health that he continued to finger and declines and about the lst of September ast by the advice of his physician, he sought relief by trayelipg and vist- ing hls relatives in Kentucky. Accompanied by afectionate son, he reached Lexington aud there al the house of his youngest brother, Capt Henry Johnson, aud under the treatment Of skiifui phy- sicans, and soothed by the kindest, affsc. { tionaie aud unremItting aud attention, his health, for short time, seemed to improve, aud his brother, and other relatives and friends there, were hatiered with the prospect of his recovery but in few days, their bright hopes vanished, for his nlalady suddenly returned win iBcreaaed yigoT In t~O days thereafter, ,he second day of Octo- Der, ist9. under the fra belief and hope Of the blessed immortality of his soui aud without a struggle or groaD. Judge JesssoN calmly brealhsd his last. lie died in the sixty year of his age, as much iamcnied as he was extensively kmowa Thus tefiailaed the earthly of this distia- guished man. He had discharged he duties of Judge thIty-two or thlrty-three years--haif of hs { life tune. He had b.iit ID reputation and Rame worthy ot admnhiIon among men. He had kInd, noble, and aiisctioaale disposition. The utmost eaEdoI. sincerity and honesty ol purpose character led all his acis, and won tue confidence, respect, and love o his family, his nt ghbots and scqaain- lances. II he had enet1y 10 the world t IS not kno~n He had the satisfaction to live 10 see his children educated, and has left for hls sous all exam Pse. sorihy of their imitation.
 Judge JOHNSON ieh surviving him ftree brothers: Col. RICHARD M. JoHNsoN, Rev JoHS T. JoHS- sos and Capt. HENRY JoHssox. all oF whom reside in the State of Kentucky. The Hon. RoBEgr W JOHNSON, Representative n Congress, Aom this State, is the eldest oi his four sous.
 A bereaved wife. ioar sons and lovely daughter, are let 10 modfn his loss. II sympathy can cop- sole them, the kind regret of the community is min. gled with ibeir sotsow. CoM.