Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-08-07
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

DIED, at his residence in this city, on Tues
day August 9Th, at O'Clock, A. M. JAMES G..
EDWARDS, late editor of the Hawk-Eye, in
the 5Oth year of his age.
Mr.. Edwards was attacked on the 18th Of July,
with a bilious cholera morbus, which threatened
for some days to prove fatal, but by the skill and
assiluity of his physician the disease was arrest
ed and he was again convalescent. On Thursday
last, he able to walk about his room. and was
making some arrangements to take a short jour-
ney for the benefit of his health. Owing to some
unknown cause he was violently attacked with
Cholera the same evening; and was almost in
stantly thrown into collapsed state, and lnger-
e! in that condition until Tuesday morning when
his spirit took its flight
Mr.. Edwards had large acquaintance thro'-
out this state and the west, and no one of his n-
merous friends will hear of his departure without
pain and regret. He had endeared himself to
them by his ready sympathy and his attractive So
cial qualities He had been long resident of the
West. At an early day in the history of the coun-
try, he established paper in Jacksonville, Illinois,
and conducted it for many years with ability and
success. In the month of March, 1888, he es-
tablished himself at Fort Madison, Iowa, and
commenced the publication Of the Sort Madi-
son Patriotic In June 1899, he removed TO Bur-
lington aud commenced the publication of the
''lowa Patriot,' the first paper started in Iowa to
advocate the principles of the wing party. The
name was subsequently changed to ''The Ha,ck-
Eye" under which desi snatien it continued TO be
conducted by him until few weeks ago, and
with what ability, usefulness and good fortune
our readers are well able to Judge and willing to
bear testimony.
Mr.. Edwards was good writer; he wrote well
upon all subjects he touched. Few conductors
of public Journal excelled him in tact or knowl-
edge of what would prove interesting to his read
ers, or in ability to set it forth in captivating
and instructins manner. Asa practical printer
he was thoroughly versed in the knowledge 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 active in all
works of public good and public Improvement.
He never needed spur to induce him to lend his
assistance and cooperation to any public enter
prize, when the interests of his city or state, or
the welfare Of his fellow citizens demanded his
talents or his exer,ioas His private virtues were
the most endearing traits of his character.-
These shone at home, around his own fre-side,
and in the midst of the circle he had gathered a.
round him, to find a home and shelter from the
storms Of life.
Mr.. Edwards was christian, displaying in
his life aud in his daily walk ami conversation,
the beauty and excellence and truth Of the Chris
Gan 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 he the strength of his
heart and his portion forever.
What can we say to the hercavcd partner of
his Joys and sorrows, to her who was so long his
inseparable companion, his faithful friend ami
counsellor. What can we say TO minister COM
fort or bind up the broken heart. We can only
point her to higher source of consolation than
earth can afford. She knows in whom she has
trusted.
His funeral took place on Tuesday evening aud
was largely attended by crowd of noarainy and
sympa,hisin- friends.