Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
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liz casting my eyes over your last issue, Mr..
Editor, | noticed in the catalogue Of mortality,
the familiar name OF THOMAS T.. QUIEN. Permit
me through the columns Of your paper, as an ad-
nirer of north, wherever found, and all intimate
friend Of the deceased, to lend my feeble testi-
mouy in behalf of his many virtues.
He was one o the few young men, enjoying a
large circle OF Acquaintance, of which it can
be said, 'none knew him but to love, none named
him but to praise" To correct moral sentiments
aud exemplary habits. were Joined a depth Of
intellect, a maturity of thought and an accuracy
OF conception and judgment which we seldom
see developed in one of his age aud condition.
Friendly, frank and gentlemanly in his deport-
ment with his fellows, he was justly entitled to,
and secured the esteem and respect OF all with
whom it was his province 10 associate. He pos
sessed those qualities of the soul and faculties Of
the mind predominant which are sure indices Of
future re-eminence, and which serve to mark
out the man Of genius.
"Deep on his brow dcliberation sat and thought
supreme"
Ever a intlful and afectionate son, and conse-
quently the pride Of his parents, considerable
pains were early taken in his mural and intel
~lectual training. Upon his manifesting and ex-
pressing a preference for, and making choice Of
the law as a profession. Preparatory to his en-
tering upon the study of that profession, he was
placed at Farmers College. near Cincinnati,
where be proved himself q diligent and industri-
Gus student and graduated a proficient scholar.
After finishing his collegiate course, he returned
home and assiduously applied himself to the study
o. his chosen profession, having 1t in cOntempla-
ton to attend the Law School in the city of Gin
cinnati the ensuing fall, in order TO fit him the
better for the practice OF his profession. During
this period Of his G ~istence, 1t was my happy lot
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too, | observed that moral principle, genteel de.
pertinent and refined literary taste which have
won all hearts, and which have been the theme Of
admiration. Possessing many inestimable bles.
sings-surrounded by kind friend friends and ac.
quaintances, with much to render life sweet
pleasant and desirable; living in anticipation u
a glorious future, he was suddenly, and Will
scarce a warning, seized upon by o malignant
disease, and fell q victim to the ruthless hand o
death. Another application of the old adage
''that death is no respector of persons" A IA
vorite among his fellows-his qualities OF heat
and heart had so endeared him to all, that hi
untimely death is univei sally spoken of with tn,
most profound sorrow and regret. When thu
the tearof pity is seen to stain the check of sym
rtpethizing fr~iends=ahow heaYys how severe mus
be the stroke upon his bereayed relatives, thos
with whom he stood connected by e~onsanguinit
and family ties. May those with whom he wa
most Immediately connected by the ties of natur
and of blood, derive the much needed consola
ton and Providential support in this, their tryinj
hour Of affection. May the grace of Con affort
them the solace of the Christian, enabling then
to say in the spirit Of Christian resignation
THY will, oh LORD, be done-The LoRD giyct
and the LORI taketh away. blessed is the name
the LORD,'' INDUCING in hope Of again meetin,
him in the enjoyment of a blissful Immortality
He will no more be subject to the ever-changinI
vicissitudes which beset human existence-n
more exposed to the shares Of a wicked and de
PRAYED world-no more be confined to the case
Of v~exatious business and perplexing responsible
tiles of human life; but his unfettered spirit will
, dwell in the ~fullness Of intinitude, and rang
through the interminable realms of boundlcs
elysiom, and anon will sit at the feet of Divin
Philosophy, with the immutable laws Of Creatio
spread out in immeasurablc extent before the Ell
raptured vision, there to spend an eternity wit
Angels for his instructors, in the delightful stud
: of Truth. Ii. V. G.