Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-08-28

June o'h> sSSs. TOT Hi"iV W'"
..r.lye wears III continued 70 edit that paper, y
..h,cA he heading Hawk-Eye, was given sss',
: ,eas or his course as u poliiical editor,
An nal say more than recite brief extract
..~., ne yaledic,ory he Published on leaving he
prcss Ia jane last,
.w. have studied 10 be upright IN all our &C
,,ons. and to promote the happiness Of our fellow
nm. from higher motive than sesf-lasesess--
n we have failed, il has been more BY accident
-, design. We do not say that political ell.
mr. carno. be useful, rs such; but we 10 say
IL. No cannot be as much 80. as the one VINO mas
- ,hc nrendice Of party opposition TO contend /
9Th. We speak, Of course. oil general esetas-
80. not Of political. In our case, all such 90 .
...c,ss are now removed out OF the way, aaa et
:, rlaa oft. Never We're words more sacsre- |
1, uttered, ab imo lSctore. And the best tren1s
a Mr. Edwards were glad. lie received eoa-
,r,tulatons from many whose friendship ae most
s;rA,r esteemed, that he had LEFT the political
.,ena. We had hoped that Providence would
sorea the way for his cnlisting again, and under
nv. favorable auspices, IN tie establishment Of
arelis;oas paper. Blu, the Lord see'h'nos as man
seeth.
~ m questions in which tie interests OF nor
,Gtv and religion We're concerned, and on all
matters pertaining 10 the Improvement and e'eFa-
ian &c society. and the advancement Of the pub
Il. cc,a. Mr. Edwards as journalist took true
ana decided part He was an advocate Of Free
DISCUSSION, and was never opposed to hearing both
.ae. az 4 matter His course sometimes sub
acted him 10 reproach from selfish pattisans who
cared more for victory than for truth. Aad the
w;csel and vicious visited upon him, for his
s,;,hfnlness 10 virtue, personal insult AMI abuse
MI he had the satisfaction Of an approving con
sc;ence. AM, though at times m,scons'raea By
some among the good, he often received cheering
testimonials from the excellent OF the earth.
gentleman o. high responsibility IN Albany. New
york. wrote him in 1914. as follows: II was
much disappointed in not seeing you, when you
was IN Albany. | wanted 10 thank you in per
soa FOR the noble stand yoa have taken and main
tained in your paper on the moral subjects OF the
day; especially on temperance, &c. 1t was
cheering to the Philanthropist and the lover ct
his country, 10 hear such voice from the FROM
tier. and speaks well for the future character OF
yoar Territory"
Nj Edwards was man Of public spirit, and
nreferred his ccaa.rv AMI Others, TO himself
Few could bear injustice SO patiently, or hal
more Of forgiyin- spirit. lie was prcseraaiy
generous to fault No call OF charity and no
object OF benevolence was ever presented 10 him
IN vain His home was hospitality ITSELF. 1t
was always gracel with guests. He was care
full to entertain strangers. When IN isl3,a baud
Of Youthful ministers landed in this town, Seek
ing fields Of usefulness to cultivate for Christ In
this State, he threw open his dwelling to Their
reception, and babe them Goa-sp,ed. Nearly all
the Home Missionaries that came at an early day
TO Illinois and Iowa. shared his sympathies and
attentions. With many Of them. particularly II
Illinois, he labored in rey.vsls of religion, in ne"
and destitute settlements. OF the benevolent So
cieties, which are the glory Of oar ace, he was :
fas: friend and liberal supporter. In the work Of
evangelizing the heather world, he took deer
and intelligent interest. He was never ahsen
from the Monthly Concert, nor failed to make ;
contribution He at one time offered himself Il
the American Board 10 go as printer TO som
mission station. but his attached friend. Dr. Wis
ner. then Secretary Of the Board, in view Of t.
vide field of usefulness in the West, advised hin
to remain here.
Mr. Edwards was saif-nale man. For .!
that he was--for all the influence he acquired
he was iadebte. to his own cxertons. Take
from school while very young, and immedlate.
put upon his own resources, by industry an
faithfuness, he woa his way to respettabiit
and honor. lis success n life affords me g
annie and encouragement TO the young. b.
though his own school education was I'm ted. n
man appreciated more highly tic Importance {
our higher Summaries of learning. He was til
fast friend Of Illinois College, with w,.oe foaf
dcrs he bore the heat and burden of the day, al
whose Observation-Disclosures and Snrtevant-
Nerc men after lis e.a heart; and O. or or
yoathful Iowa College a: Davenport. Anon
the las, acts Of his life, was 10 pay sabscripdo
Of thirty dollars to this College. He also ac'
toned il in his will as ono of the objects 70 whic
he wished a donation 10 be made.
In Sabbath Schools, Mr. Edwards was an ind
fatigable worker. He lahored arduonsly 70 {
tablish them in the settlements and villages ADJ
cent TO jacksonville. lie took an active part
establishing Union Sabbath School in this tow
June ID, 1899. For many years ne was the d
voted Superintendent of the School connecte
with this Church.
His manner Of life as member OF the body
which we worship The Father is known TO "
all. Nothing but sickness made his seat vaca
IN the house Of God, or in the meeting for Co
ference and prayer To this Zion he gave b
tolls and cares. Few contributed SO generous
for the erection Of this Hoase Of Worship. Fe
manifested so much concern for the nsefniae
and happiness Of the Pastor. The sick, the a
ficted and the poor. have lost most sympat1
zins and helping friend. Soon after he car
West, he was chosen one Of the officers OF 4
church in Jacksonville. This Church was 9
gained soon after he removed here, in the hon
he lately occupied He was from that time Q
Of IFS officers. lis interests, its honor, and
glory lay very near his heart. For the salvasi
OF souls he labored ana PRAYED. In seasons
revival, he was eminen'ly active and devoted.
Mr. Edwards was Catholic Christian. /
sympathies were with all who love our Lord
ssus Chris. in sincerity and in truth. He was
ways really to cooperate with the various
nominations Of Christians in every good work
At the time Of his death Mr. Edwards was