Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-06-05


citizens and in bearing our testimony TO his many
virtues. The following are the Patriots editorial
remarks on the subject:
The death Of this venerable citizen, though not
unlocked for is source of sadness to the city and
especially to the older members Of the community
who had the advantages Of along personal soqusin-
lance with him, and familiar knowledge Of his
many excellent qualities. After long and useful
life, during the last two three years of which he
was messursbly cut of from active association in
society by affection, he gives up his place, retires
from the stage and takes up his mysterious journey
70 the land Of the Hereafter. he acted well his part
and passed from this life to the other with all the
rich fruits Of upright and virtuOus lifetime olus
tering in mellow Fipeness about him.
The deceased was born in Pittsburg, March 4th,
1857, and died June I'd, inst, in his I'D year. He
came 70 Nashville at an early day, and soon after
became connected with the periodical press. As an
editor, be was always distinguished for profound
thought, frank and manly argument, and pure and
eOrreotstyle he was for several years connected
in this capacity with the Nashville Whig, and per-
haps with other papers. He afterwards became the
editor Of the OTth0pOlitGH, which though new paper
81 once took rank with the sblsst literary and indie
pendent papers in the South. He next established
Masonic journal, with the title of the Port Fogio
which was equal if superior, to any other paper
Of this kind IN the country His Affections forced
him too soon TO abandon this publication in 1852;
since when he retireds from active life Two or
three years since be lost his eyesgh and has thus
been since confined mainly 10 his room. In all the
active relations Of life he WAS a mau Of great firm
ness, decision Of character, and influence with his
fellow He labOred necessarily for the eleva-
tion Of his kind and the advancement Of society
and has contributed as much any other one man,
20 the high state Of social and moral cultivation for
which this, the city Of his home, his life and his
lsbors is distinguished,
But il is not alone with these facts that the repu-
taOn Of Wilkins Tanuehill rests, or for which his
character is TO be admired and his memory respect
ed In the multitude and consistency Of his labors,
he found time walk in the higher fields Of lters
ture. He has published several works, which,
though they have fallen into the hands Of limited
circle Of readers loving to the time and place Of
their publieation) and highly mertOriOus and evil
dencs q strong and highly cultivated intellect -
The having the greatest circulation is the Free
MasOn's Manual with Q history Of the progress of
that ancient order from speculative TO practical Ma
soury. This volume passed through several editions
Ini is a standard work on the subject treated Of
He also published history Of Literature, which
though oOmpendious in its character, is executed
with marked ability and scholarship. He next gave
to the world through the Nashville press critical
and historical review Of Roman Literature This
work was executed with marked skill, and is one Of
the oearest and most just expositiOns OF the beau
ties and nsuciencies Of the Roman classics extant
Il exhibits thorough knowledge Of The suhjeci,
together with the most delicate appreciation Of all
the great masters Of the Latin tongue. This small
volume is worthy Of place in The libraries of The
70 rned, and amply vindoates the cultivated taste,
critical aoumen, and correct judgment Of tie au-
thor.
It is not often that society is called upon to
tomb nobler spirit purer heart, brighter
intellect than those Of the deceased. Always mod
est, unobtrusive, honest, generous afable and com
panionable, he walked every day through life
shining example Of the higher virtues Of human ma
ture, dispensing COED influences upon all with whom
he came in contact. To be good Is to be great and
such was wilkins Taunehin.
a. We wish to inform the public that we have
Just returned from the ssst with beautiful stock
Of Dress Goods, and feel confident We can offer in
ducemsnts to purchasers, equal to any other Me =
chants in the city. If prices object, We are
determined to sell as cheap IS the cheapest. We
would call the attention of the Ladies especially to
lot Of side striped Berege and Muslins, which we
bought unusually cheap and viii sell them the same
way. Also Silks Ducals and all the different kinds
Of Drsss Goods Our stock Of staple goo3s is very
complete. all of which we wish to dispose Of mme-
diatsly terms most favorable to purchasers Call
soon and exsmiRe for yourselves rff
!. c. NICHOLSON & Co,
apr7-.if No p Public Square