Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-22

came again erei.sd, and he wen. 10 the As.d.ny
tsnghta at Wilmington, BY the diItiDgu De.
Waddel, where he prepared himself wel1 10 sn.s
ter College. He entered the South Catolins5
College in 1910, and graduated with credit, hsy.
ing received one Of Tho appointments to speak at
the graduating exhibition. Among his eisss-
mates were the distinguished men Henry T.,
Pinckncy, John Bolton o. Nealc. snd William c:
Preston, all or'whon placed high estimstsoa
Mr.. B's character.
After he graduated, he studied law in the Office
of the late Colonel Eldred Simkins. Shortly
after his admission to the bar, he was elected by
the Legislature Commissioner in Equity for
Edgefrh District, which Office he held for about
sixteen or screntec, years. How he discharged
tile duties Of that office duties that required, st
the time he entered upon them, high qualities of
mind and morals, J let widows and orphans, lot
satisfied litigants-let an intelligent bar, eom-3
posed of simkins, Bacon, McDufie, Thompson.
Wardlaw, Jeter, Glascock and others, be fiss
witnesses. In doing him Justice they woulds
accord to him all that honesty, intelligence and
industry cnuld rightfuliy claim. In the admins
tration of this Office, not feesbill was touchsd
by extortion mot demand to pay money nss
delayed by evasion; not duty to liticanfs OBJ
structed bYe excuses and negligence. lie laborsa
with diligence and ruled with Justice and ability
In the management and disbursement of money,
Mr. B. was am example worthy Of all admiration
and imitation. For about four vears he nas in
copartnership in the practice Of the law with
his friend and relative. Maicr George Butler.
Upon the dissolution Of this enpartnership, he
and Chancellor Wardlaw practc.d their profess
sion together. How long he continued engaged
in his profession, the writer of this is not now
prepared to say. Ills judgment N Counsel
lor was good his professional attainmsnts high
ly respectable; his attention tothe duties of his
profession we're assidrous, and bis industry un-
tiring y
Asa forensic speaker, his style and mann.r
were clear and spirited. lfis enuneistion was
strong; and his elncntion r.s frequently adorn-
cd with rhetorical beauty and ornament. In his
written productions lis style was eopious and
perspcuous. lie made such productions the
vehicle Of valuable and instructive information.
Shortly after he left the bar. Mr.. j. was elected
amember Of the State Legislature. Few men
had higher qualities to make them valuable in
such body. His patriotism. his fidelity. hisin-
dustry, his experience, and his weT-trained
Judgment with ready snd forcible delivery in
debate, gave him weight and influence. Asa
politician, he was the ,unwavering advocate Of
the rights of the States. He was ALWAYS ready
as patriot to make the sacrifices and discharge
the dutica of Republican Citizen. In his PR
vate dealings mahy of them involving high
and trying responsibility, he may be well quoted
IN signal example
During the latter wears Of his life. Mr.. B.
devoted himself to agriculture. a pursuit pecu-
liarly suited TO his temper and habits Of mind,
Tie bestowed his attention both .on the. science
and practice Of this honorable vocation. IIis
written productions were carefully prepared. and
commanded an unusual share of attention at tho
time Of their publication. -sSS
In the management OF a plantation, ,-and in the
culture Of the soil, hr exhibited hcgrcat quali-
ties which distinguished his mindG--judement,
method and industry. IA an evidence Of this
he left valuable real and personal estate. IN
excellent order, and free from all iDcun,brance,
to he enjoyed. under hisswill, by his wife and
children. Mr. r. married in 1878, Miss NlaKr
P.CkaRoLL. They had by their marriage eight
children, fourof whom are now alive. Three
died in infancy. and another. the gallant WHIT
FIELD BuTLER BRooKs. died Of WOUNDS received
in the bloody battle Of Churubusco. All concur
in saving that his conduct was signally intrepid
and heroic on that OCCASION.
How often has the writer felt his heart ,threbs
and deeply afflicted parent speak Of tile youth,
beauty. and spirit of this glorious son! The
tear still comes to tho eve. in contemplating tho
sccnes associated with his lamrnted death.
"Yet Ger his grave let no weak tear be .hed,
The common tribute to the common dead.
But let the great. the esn'rons. and the brave,
With noble envy sigh for snch a:graye."
As the head of household, as husband and
parent. the dccease was beautiful exemplifics-
tion Of the domestic virtues. He was Just, tenn
peratc, and frank-fai,hful, true snd afsctionats.
Under the influence nf these he bound. in atfss-
tnnate union. devoted wife and affeetionats
and dutfu children. lie has left to them 4
double legacy. fortune. acquired by integrity,
and reputation untarn,hcd by dishonor.
At the time of his death, MIR. BROOKS was ono
os The eldest and most distinguished citizens of
the District of Edc.fcl1 Tie has left an in
ssructivc history. Let his friends. while they
admire and cherish the remembrance Of his
many virtues, emulate his excellent example.
Departed this life, on the 9th inst, at Madison
Court House. Florida. Mrs. LLOYD, the compan-
ion Of Mr. J. LLOYD, in the 45th year Of her age.
She died of violent influenza, after a painful i'll
ness of seven days. The deceased was mcm-
her Of the Baptist Church for 20 years. She
died in full hope and said she was going home to
her God. She fell asleep in Jesus, calmly and
easily. ).
Mrs. J.. was beloved by all who knew her
being an af1cciorato wife, and indulgcnt mistress
and mother. She ever laborcd to instruct her
children and servants in religious matters. She
was fond of her Billie and read it diligently 70
the last.
Mrs T.. moved, with her husband and family,
from Edgefeld District about Ave years ago. Tho
writer supposcs That this brief record may be
read with melancholy interest by relations and
friends left in this country.
The Fifth Sabbath Union Meeting
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