The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-01

Of the appointment, served two consecutive L
terms of seven years each. In the fall Of
1888 he was again elected TO the State SEN
ate; aud in the session OF lS34-5, occupied |
the Speakers chair. In 1885 he was restor-
ed to the bench of the Supreme Court; and
in lS45, after an interval Of three years de-
voted to legal practice, was selected to the
same office. His last term closed in 1852,
making twenty-eight years of service in the
highest judicature of the State. In the spring
Of 1850, he was chosen to the Convention for
revising the Constitution of the State, and he
sus stained a prominent part in its transactions.
Such is the record of the important and
responsible positions which he has occupied;
itself the best evidence that he had won from |
his compeers and fellow-cfizens no ordinary
esteem, and confidence in his integrity, wis !
dom, and patriotism.
In legal acumen, clcarncss and justness Of
apprehension, he had few superors, while in
conscentiousness and purity Of purpose in the
discharge of official duties, he was second TO
none.
His private character was no less pure than
his official. From the outset of his career,
he has been the decided friend and promoter
of education, morals, and religion. Long be-
fore he proiessed a personal interest in the
gospel, he was the earnest advocate of its
principles. None seemed more anxious than
he, that its institutions should be sustained,
or more pleased when they were crowned
with divine blessing. On the 4th of March,
1882, just twenty-one years before the day of
his death, he publicly professed his faith
in Christ, and united with the Congregational
Church in Burton, of which he remained till
death, beloved and valuable member. In
this relation, indeed, he was q model which
many might initiate, with marked benefit to
themselves and to the interests of religion.
When at home, nothing but real inirmity in.
himself, or family, was ever permitted to de-
tain him from the public services of the sane
tuary, and the stated or occasional meetings
of the Church, or the gathering for social
prayer; and when there, he was usually
prompt to participate in their exercises as his
aid might be required. A distinguishing
element in his Christian character was a
steadfast integrity in obeying his convictions
of duty. Though no stranger to deep religi-
Gus sensiblity, the fitful impulses of emotion
were not needed to rouse him to action.
In taste and feeling, he was opposed to
artificial parade and show, lover of republic
can simplicity of Style and manners; and, at
the same time, u pattern of generous and
hearty hospitality. To those who We've
him at distance, his manner sometimes SEEM
ed reserved and cold; but more intimate
acquaintance revealed heart warm with all
the genial sympathes of love and friendship
His domestic affections were peculiarly strong
and tender. Never did he seem more happy
than when in later years. Providence permit
ted family gathering around his hearthstoue
to mingle mutual sympathies and congratu-
lations, and join in prayer and praise to the
Father of mercies. From the hearts of his
children, never will be cfiaced the grateful
memory of the paternal fidelity and tender
ness with which he watched, guarded, and
guided their early ways, until they were pre-
pared to assume for themselves the response
bilitics of life; and painfully will they miss
the counsel which, in their ripper years. they
were wont to seek and receive at his lips.
He was privileged not to outlive his activi-
tv and usefulness, but to fall at the post of
duty in the unblunted vigor of his strong in
tellect. Early in December last, he repaired
to Columbus to attend the Court in Bank.
lie was retained in some cases of importance,
and one in particular, which required pro-
found effort in the preparation of the argi-
ment. His intense application aggravated
and developed disease of the liver, to which
he was predisposed, and induced liberation of
the larger intcstines, which was the imme-
dae cause of his death. The symptoms
were not sufficiently striking to alarm him,
or cause him to suspend his labors, until it
was too late for remedial aid
His debility gradually increasing, he left
Columbus on Monday, Feb. 81, and arrived at
his sons, in Panesvie the same day. Though
very anxious to reach his home, his failing
strength forbade it. From this time he de.
clned rapidly. Slupor and slight wandering
OF the mind superyened, and during the last
days of his illness, prevented his having much
communication with his friends. On Friday
morning. his son and daughter from Column
bus having just arrived, Mrs. Hitchcock with
some effort reused him to consciousness, and
said to him sour children are all with u.s."
He replied, "CHILDREN, ALL BE CHRISTIANS"
This was his last ut,erance. He fingered in
great agony until about two o'clock p. NJ,
when his pain subsidized and he gently fell a.
sleep.
| His remains were conveyed to Burton, and
on the Sabbath a large and deeply affected
concourse attended funeral service at the
Church where he was wont to worship; and
having taken final view of his well-known
features, cold and pale in death. followed him
to the grave. His friends "sorrow not even
US others, which have no hope" Though thelt
summons was sudden, they trust it ID not
! find him unprepared. As il IN anticipation
of the event, he had recently arranged his
temporal affairs, and "set his house in order. /"
Thus has been added to the list of the re-
cent distinguished iead another star, enforc.
ing anew upon III. regard of the living the in
spred warning, BE ye also ready"
DemagoCism imperils the Senate, and
threatens to destroy its influence over the !
Judgment of the country aud the world.
We are unwilling to believe that a body
which from the earliest period of our national
history until now has been rerarded M mod