Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-04-01
DEATHS.

At a meeting Of Jonesboro' Div, Camden coun-
~, the following Preamble and Resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God to re-
move from our midst, By the hand of death, E. T.
Sawyer, one of our most active and esteemed mem,
bars; therefore be 1t
Resolved, That while we humbly submit to the
| will of Almighty God, we feel constrained to give
vent to that heartfelt sorrow which the mslancho-
ly announcement of his death has inflicted upen
us to mingIe our tears with those of friends and
relatives without this Hall, and to mourn his de-
mise more Immediately as a member of this body.
I'd. That we hold in the highest estimation the
amiablensss OF his disposition and all those admi-
rable traits which SO much adorned his character.
Sd. That we deeply sympathize with his bereay-
ed family and friends in their loss, and condole
9TH them oyerthe Yeid made by an allwise Provi-
laenee n their ens1E circle, and earthly
4th. That wesWeafth usual badge of mourning
for thirty days, and that q copy of the above Pre-
amble and resolutions be sent to the family of the
deceased, and also 10 the Editor of the Spirit of
the Age for publication.
At q meeting Of Single Star Division, No. 68,
Sons of Temperance, Conwayboro', S. G.. the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, in the dispensation of Divine Provi-
dence, this Division has been deprived by death Of
one of its most worthy members, Brother IRWIN
STALLINGs, who departed this life on the 2Sth day
of February, 1871 Belt therefore
Resotued, That this Division feel deeply the loss
of our brother.
I'd. That we sincerely sympathise with the be-
reaved companion, parents and friends of the de-
ceased, in the affection which they must feel at the
loss of one so well worthy their warmest and cher
ished affection.
Sd. That as a testimony of respect for the de-
ceased. we will wear the usual badge of mourning
for thirty days.
4th. That a page in the Book of the R. S. be
inscribed to the memory of the deceased brother !;
and that a copy of the preamble and resolutions
in relation to the death of Bro. Stallings be COM
municated to the family of the deceased and pub
]. RIcHwooD, W. P.
ALEX. ELLIOTT, r. S.
At a Meeting of Nays Chapel and Asbury Di
visions, Sons of T importance, Chatham county, on
the 2ist March, 1857, the following preamble and
re solutions were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God, in his
allWise Providence to remove by death, Brother
William w. Tysor, of Mays Chapel Division -
Therefore
RESOLVED, That while we meekly bow with sub
mission to the will of Heaven in this our bereave-
ment, we cannot but mourn the loss of one who
has endeared himself to US. and to all, by his up
right character and amiable disposition; one who
promised to become an ornament to society, and q
bright star in the great Temperance armament.
I'd. That while we deeply and earnestly SIN
pathize with his relations in this sad dispensation,
we have a we'll grounded hope that their loss is his
eternal gain.
Sd. That as an expression Of our respect for the
deceased, we wear the usual badge of mourning
for thirty DAYS.
4th. That a copy of the above preamble and
resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased
and also a copy to the Editor of the Spirit of the
Age. with the request that they be published.