New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-08-10
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Al Goob MAN GONE

| VIZ have rarely witnessed more general
manifestation Of sincere regret at the death
tof private citizen, than we did yesterday
upon the announcement that our respected
friend, Lucius g. Duncan, had breathed his
last. We could scarcely realize that such was
the case, as information had reached us but
short time previously that he was slowly reooy-
ering from en- attack Of apoplexy, and was
considered in very little danger The "sad
minstrelsy Of death y has, however, summoned
to another world this truly good man and wor-
thy citizen.
Born in Mason county, Ky, we believe in the
year 1908, he has resided in this city since 1872
a graduate Of Cambridge, he commenced the
practice-of his profession in 1922, and has been
distinguished at our bar as o sound and dis.
eliminating lawyer, and an able and excellent
advocate. Endowed with vigorous intellect,
and heart of Incorporating integrity, he
sought and has pursued his profession as q
science, scorning to advocate any unjust claim
and pursuing throughout his professional life
course which can justly be held up as an exem.
plar to the more youthful members of his pro.
fession. haa
In the waiksof private life his eminent moral
worth, his extensive and varied information, the
politeness Of his manner, and the uniform ex--
cellence Of his character, endeared him to all
classes Of our citizens He was the liberal
patron Of all arts and sciences which tend to
adorn society or ameliorate the condition Of lis
species. He did not limit the sphere of his
usefulness. BE was equally at home in the
workshop Of the artisan. cheering his tolls with
a kind and gentle word; IN the library Of, the
student, giving am" angels wings' to thehepes.
of the youthful aspirant; or in the solitary
places. /" where lonely want retires to die,''
relieving suffering. ministering to necessity, and
pointing the dim eye and failing spirit to those
sources Of comfort which can alone bring peace
and Joy. Ell ss "a
With the ambition Of noble philanthropy, our
deceased friend has been connected with most Of
the charitable associations Of the city. A prom
inent member Of the Board Of Managers Of the
Society for the Relief of Destitute Orphan Boys,
in the Fourth District, he succeeded the late
Beverly Chew as President of that institution.
and it 10 probably owing to his unremitting at
tsntion and untiring devotion to it's interests
that this noble charity is in it's present prosper
Gus condition. In the encouragement Of insti-
tutiens Of learning. in the endowment of collie
ges, and assistance inbuilding churches Of every
denomination. IN fact, in promoting everything
which would benefit all classes of thecemmuni-
ty, our Diseased friend was ever foremost.
10 us, one Of the most beautiful. oil well as
the most distinguishing traits of his character,
was his intense love Of eountry. He had tray
eled much, familiarized himself with ether
lands, their people and institutions, and re-
turned always more devoted to his native land. |
more thoroughly impressed with the perma-
nency Of its institutions, and more imbued with
those feelings Of patriotism which should thrill
the heart Of every American citizen.
Last evening, the large concourse Of friends
who followed his remains to their last resting
place was testimony to his worth as a. man
and the irreparable loss which our city has sus |
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We regret that our limited space forbids
'nrther reflections on this occasion, but. we |
loubt not that ADLER hands will do arnpler JUS.
ice to the many virtues and excellenoies of the |
deceased.