Litchfield enquirer., 1852-10-14
For hs Enquirer.
GENERAL KING.

GENERAL KING.
 Major General William Tabor King was born April 27th. 1891. Proyiden tially blest With apious mother--a lady of singular worth, who trained him in the way in which he should go--he re, vered her character and cherished her counseIs to the last. In eally life he was assiduous in the acquisition of knowl- edge, and distinguished for snayity of spirit and pfopriety of manners.
 B Entering the military service of his native State at the early age of sixteen, he rose through the successive grades of official duty. until. in the year l $50, he was appointed Major General, ia which high office he continued up to the time of his death. When his youth, the rel 'ative position of parties in the legislature, and the political views of the Executive, are taken into account, his promotion must be considered high compliment to his character and qualifications for the office. He was highly esteemed by his citizens, and proved himself worthy of his rank-commanding large share of public respect and confidence throughout this State; and thou gh young in years, he was regarded as one of the most sterling men in the volunteer service. Through his exertions, sustain- ed by the cooperation of others, the State troops have reorganized, rais, ed to higher standard of efficiency, and are in condition which commands puo- lie respect in no small degree. His official bearing was digniied and courteous.
 In hesprlng of ls49, he commenced business ia mercantile establishment in the city of Troy, in connection with a gentleman of great responsibility. As merchant he was diligent, upright, and enterprzing; and, had his life been spared, he gave promise of running a successful and honorable career. Indeed, the leading elements of his character were such as must, in a greater or less degree, be developed in every man who is adapted to succeed in whatever he undertakes.
 His judgment was sound. His will irm, holding tenaclously to any object which he deemed worthy of his efforts. His heart was sincere. Nothing was nore abhorrent 10 him Chan duplicity. He loved a man who was hon sst to his convictions and true 10 his profes sions. 1e possessed much of "the milk of hu- ,an kindness, which imparted mld- ess to his spirit, an air of calmness 10 is presence: and grace to his manner. |ith character in which these elements edominated. it Is not surprising that he as honored with the friendship of men hose good opinion a young man might ell be desirous to conciiate. In social e. too, 1t was his good fortune, while siding in Troy. to be received a wei. me guest in families distinguished for
 finement, and social and moral worth, i'd to win the confidence of circle hose friendship he hoped would contri- lte to the honor and felicity of his tture years. But Providence had .herwise ordained, and they mourn his .parture.
 A sevcie sickness last year, in which was brought nigh unto death. led hln tserlous rt factions, and under the grace
 Christ, was instrumental in his cone vsion. He. subsequently, united with te congregational church in his native Nage. Realizing his stewardship, he & apart a fixed sum. to be devoted ans naly to objects of religious and social mevol-nce, purposing to increase in the sne ratio as God prospered him. A bout to months since, his health again failed ad he came home as he hoped 10. recruit -out as God decreed, to dr. His last sikness was short, and he went down telhe grave so rapidly that we can hadly realize that he is nun bervd with le dead. He has left satisfactory evi
 ence that his faith was Scriplural, and hs hope well founded.
 His closing moments were marked by aca!m. fixed, undoubiing trust in the death in Christ to. eternal life.
 About twenty minutes to F2 o'clock, 4. M. on Wednesday, the 29th of Sep. tsmber, aged 3l years and 5 months. his spirit left the body and ascended to be with Christ in paradise. "The Lord gave. and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lerd."