Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-01
HON. JAMES CLARKE.

promising child on the nth ult., and giving up to
shs embraces Of the king Of terrors visitor at his
house on the sth and his beloved wife on the l4th
Governor Clarke, after illness Of two weeks, SUI
psrinduced mainly b. his Affections, was called to
Soow them on the 3sth He died At the residence OF
Judge Mason, where be spent the last twelve days
Of his fe receiving the most kind and faithful at
ssstion, and surrounded BY friends, who counted
Wa privilege to minister to his comfort.
II Clarke was born in Western Pennsylvania a.
eout IL rear 1910. Al the time of his decease he
just entering into the full maturity of his pow
ere, and having honorably discharged all the high
trusts that had been committed to him in the past,
10 vas eninently qualified to an any other stations
sfAonor to which he might have been called. He
was prudent counsellor, m able Politician sue.
csssfnl editor, faithful public servant, good cit
lien, hrm friend Of law and order, possessed Of
viftuous habits, OF gentlemanly and courteous man
ners, an affectionate brother, father and husband
ssd deeply interested in oil that concerned the
prosperity and good name OF Burlington and Iowa
His death 10 public snniction. Though he stood
q the hesd Of one OF our political parties, he en-
!oyed In high degree universal respect and conf.
dsnce. He was frequently urged BY our best citi.
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aasistrscy Of our city, but uniformly declined. A,
ne tine Of his death he was President of our school
District.
Mr. Clarke edited the Oldest and leading Demo.
cratic paper in the State, and in this way exerted
commanding influence. His early sett!ement
snoog us and his active life made him well nc.
quaanssd with our history. He was Territorial
Piater to the 6rst Legislature Of Wisconsin, which
oss = Belmont in the fall OF lsss. He es,atli.hed
We Casette In this town in 1857. He was appoin,.
Cd Secretary OF the Territory Of Iowa By Pre,den,
VA Saren, and Governor By President Polk IN
lels. -
IAs Ife Of Gov. Clarke affords IN admirable il.
sss0on o the excellence Of our political institr.
s0ss. p taaihfulness in business, by pe.seysrina
.aoos'sy, ~ substantial qualifications, and by
aodsss worth, he acquired favor and distinction.
sesf educated, there were few better informed in
public aasirs. ~ careful reading, he had stored
bic mind with many Of the treasure. Of lnov,.d,.
His taste and style Of thought ana exnre,. ;on
yesriy becoming more cultivated. He rose "a ,ha
Of elevated station, not BY clap tr.p ex
eedisnes, but BY simply deserving it. The lesson q
such i'fs We hope win not b lost upon our youn.
men, Who aspire after fame.
But death levels oil distinctions. In the .,.r,
conflict, Offices and honors were nothing to tho DE-.
ceased. His chief anxiety was for his children,
His only support was in God. Ere hi, wife fel, =.
sleep in the triumph Of faith, and ere disease had
ssised upon his frame, he expressed his confidence
In the Redeemer, and his purpose to confess him
before the world.
The funeral was attended on Monday from the
Congregation al meeting House, with appropriate
solennities, BY large eoncourse Of citizens. We
commend the three orphan children to the sympa-
shtes and prayers Of the good, and to Him who is
80 Father Of the athsrless in his holy hsbtatono