Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-29

conMAS Il becomes our painful duty
g communicate to you the sad intelliocnee If
ne esDaise Of our beloved brother. GEoRer
1HFENfIELD who was called from earth anil Eli
us SINS and sorrOws, to heaven and All ~ bl;ss
and Joys, on last Monday the 2stb. Of JnlV-
lie was a brother belored indeed. MOI only ).
nkns consistent, devoted, and uncounromising
Temperance, but as a hiphminded. mo-
Dieheafted, generous christian gentleman. Flo
wa q rare man, combining in bis character ali
tleHc virtues which render fiendship lovely.
socleiy desirable, and companionship priceless,
az word was his bcnd, and by him considered
~ exponent Of his honor, the Indemnity Of his
nsre anong men, and his pasport to the con-
nuenee o. ms ielloWmen. kret aDm every
Species OF dupieity, bis acts bone ie ~strictest
security OF justice and honesty and what his
hps uttered, was the mature result of a rho
judgement, and the accents of cautions 6elhe-
ration. He seorned every species Of senspaI;tv
irowned upon all crime. and set his face aoa;nst
lnnoyations Of every character, watched with
great vigilance the purify Of society. and was
al places and relations, a terror to evil do
es and q praise to them that do well. His
acts were all noble and generous.
~ oreenheid was greatly beloved by all
".SAHs.1 tlz1 vas incapable of a dishonorable
aes Or o. taking any undue advantage. even If
noe, much more Of one in whom he eon6dad
and esteemed a friend. Integrity with I'm,
was a priceless je7reL and he has left behind
him an untarnished character, for trnth ana
honesty, and will continue 70 i've IN me besrts
and affections ofthose who kaeao HAN 5esf. ne long
as memory retains her empire, or life endures
lie was the true hearted husband. the afFec,
donate and provident father, kind ne;obhor
devoted friend the noble hearted patriot. the
humble chrlstian-a regular descendant Of the
PURITAN FATHERS, and the persecaied mar
sgerea md satffed covENANTERs Of noble
Seotland Yes Mr.. Greenfield was a linoal
o~eseenoant o. those noble defenders Of the
Christian 1alh, and Bible wb;.h
were vIIIhed and caricatured n ma dsvs ar
Knox, and Calvin,and meet with mpcb abioo,' 4.
stni. He vas an konored member Fl ne P5as
eyterlan church, full Of faith and good works
Ever cheerful and firm, he recommended The
religion Of his divine Master WHOM he loved
p served to all around him. He labored
Islsniully as a SUNDAY SCHOOL teacher. a :
son q temperance, as a member of Christ,s
church, and the good, the honest. and v;rtnons
cllzen, and friend Of his country. But be bas
leit The church to mourn her loss. ne Sundsv
School rs teacher, the Sons a faitbfsl advoca4s
--society a Of its brightest ana
tie large circle Of friends and aeoua;ntsnco
their irreparable sacrifice. For the 1oss ~ sseI
2 member, society Is not rcpaired or s7nal;ed
~ ne same generation. Peace to the ashes Il
cur Brother, honor to his memory. and bless-
lnes aud salvation upon his descendantz-and
may friends and relations meet thv oIoy;fc5
2 happy spirit-a Where the wicket caase
from troubling, and the weary are forever y
% A. D. u.
q called meeting Of Lexington Division
No So. 8 T. the following preamble and Tes.
oiat1ns we're unanimously adopted. viz
WHEREAS We have learned With un,n;po-
LED feelings Of regret, that Il hath sleased Al
mighty Sod IN the ~inscrutable wisdom AZ his
providence to remove BY death our beloved
friend and brother George Greenfield and
While We bow to the stroke that depr,ves ne u
enc p n.ehly valued BY us al. we woald take
tnts method Of giving vent to u deep sorrow
SheAFz and an expression Of his high value
Rssobsd, Thatint the death ofBrother Green.
ned our Division has lost a jealous and eif.
Gent memherh be saQse q mperanec an able.
consistent and unlfino Advocate. ana ami
common eonniiy and society. one 81 Their
rf'etIe1f ornaments aud most useful cifizens
Hesetreas That We most deenlf srmnafbize
VITA the family and relatives of the deceased
al their sore ahlcton. and that We cordial,
tender to them The hand Of friendship and fri,
ternal regard
Nstoftsds That the membersof this Dsv;s;e,
wear the usual badge Of mourning for thirt,
aR7s n token Of their high regard for theirde
ceased brother.