Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-08-13

From the tri-weekly Hawk Eye, Asg. 6.
Death or James @. EAwards.
Died, at his residence in this city,
on Tuesday, August 5th, at ao'clock, .
"A. NJ, JAMES G. EEwaRDs, late editor
6Athe Hawk Eye, Ia the 5Oth year of
Mage.
Mr.. Edwards was attacked on the
18th of July. with bilious Cholera
Morbus, which threateHed for some
days to prove fatal. but by the skill
and assiduity of his physicians, the
disease was arrested and he was
again convalescent. On Thursday
last he was able to walk about his
room, and was making some arrange
ments to take short journey for the
benefit of his health. Owing to some
slight imprudence in his diet, his dis
ease returned with incre nsed violence
the same evening; he was almost in
to state ofcollapse, and fingered in
that condition until Tuesday morning
when his spirit took his fight. {.
Mr.. Edwards had large acquain-
lance throughout this state and the
west, and no one of his numerous
friends will hear of his departure with
out pain and regret. He had endear-
ed himself to them BY his ready SYM
patty and his attractive social quail
tiles. He had been long q resident
Of the West. At an early day in the
history Of the country, he established
a paper in Jacksonville, Illinois, and
conducted it for many years with
ability and success. In the month Of
March, 1888, he established himself
at Fort Madison, Iowa, and common
ced the publication of the .Fort Mad
ison Patriot" In June 1889, he re-
moved to Burlington and commenced
the publication of the "Iowa PATRIOT
the first paper started in Iowa to ad-
vocate the principles of the wing
party. The name was subsequently,
changed to "1He Hauk- Ew," under
which designation it continued to be
conducted by him until few weeks
ago, and with what ability, usefulness
and good fortune our readers are we'll
able to judge and willing to bear tes-
timony.
Mr.. Edwards was good writer; hes
wrote well upon allsubjects he touch
ed. Few conductors of a public
journal excellcd him in tact or knowl-
edge of what would prove interesting
to his readers, or in ability to set it
fourth in captivating and instruct
ing manner. AS practical printer
he was thoroughly versedin the knowl-
edge of his profession, which gave him
advantages in the prosecution Of his
business which few men are able to
realize.
As citizen he was ready and ac-
tive in all works of public improve
ment. He never needed spur to
induce him to lend his assistance and
cooperation to any public enterprise,
when the interests of his city or state,
or the welfare Of his fellow citizens
demanded his talents or his exertions.
His private virtues were the most
lendearing traits of his character
These shone at home, around his own
| fire-side, and in the midst of the circle
he had gathered around him, to find
a home and shelter from the storms
of life.
Mr.. Edwards was christian, display
ing in his life and in his daily walk
and conversation, the beauty and
excellence and truth of the Christian
Religion. And the God whom he
served in his life did not desert him
, in the hour of his death. When
heart and flesh failed him, he could
rely on one who had promised to be
the strength cf his heart and his
portion forever.
What can we say to the bereaved
+ partner of his joys and sorrows, ohel
who was so long his inseparable
companion, his faithful friend and
counsellor. What can we say to
minister comfort or bind up the bro.
ken heart. We can only point hel
to higher source of consolation thar
earth can afford. She knows in
whom she has trusted.
His funerel took place on Thursday
evening and was largely attended by
a crowd of mourning and sympa
/. thising friends.