Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-24
meath or Mai. Il. G. Eastman.

The announcement yesterday Of the death
from apoplexy of Maj z. G.. EASTMAN senior
Editor Of the Union and Anseric0n. was Sc
we're shock to his friends and the community
at large. He was apparently in good health
Tuesday, but before the dawn Of another
day, his manly, vigorous form was locked In
the embraces of deatb--his generous, sympa-
thizing heart still and lifeless.
Maj. EASTMAN was native Of New Hamp-
rhire, aud in that State be first b came a
member of the Editorial Profession. AS IL
common with enterprising young me- OF the
Eastern States. he determined, after brief
period of service there, to try his fortune in
the South. He accordingly emigrai,d to
this State, settling in East Tennessee, aud
connecting himself again with the press.
His ability, tact and energy soon made him
q man of mark. and gained him friends aud
influence. As editor Of the Knoxville Argps,
in the hard fought campaign OF 1874, when,
although he had the satisfaction of seeing
his party successful in the election Of its
nominees, he saw Tennessee cast its vote for
HENRY CLAY, he so distinguished hims, II,
leading democrats regarded him as the
proper person to be placed ct the head Of the
democratic press at Nashville, where be
could exert q wider and more sanitary
Influence upon the politics of the Stale.
We remember to have heard il given as
Mr.. PoLK's opinion that he was by lar The
ablest Democratic editor in Tennessee, and
had been of more service than any other in
the campaign. Grateful for his friendship,
and the zeal and ability with which he had
supported him, Mr.. Polk, shortly after lie
was inaugurated, conferred upon Maj. EAST
MAN a responsible Office in one of the depart
ments at Washington. But he was not des~
tined TO remain long in that position. lie
was needed here, and here he was prevailed
upon to come, and take charge Of the Nash
vile Uaion which he did, we believe IN
Is47. From that time to the day OF his
death. he continued bis connection with the
Democratic press in Nashville. How he con-
Quoted himself in all this time, is well known
to the people of Tennessee, for coming
amongst us with a local reputation, he en-
larged il. until his name became familiar az
a household word in every nook and corner
of the Commonwealth. To him labor was
almost a recreation: ne could do more of il
than any editor we ever knew. His industry
was untiring--his spirits seldom, IT ever.
tagged He was not alone of service IN the
editorial harness. He was one OF those whose
efforts introduced in Nashville tue Building
Associations which have been so advantage
Gus to citizens. aiding them Individually,
and increasing the substantial wealth of the
city; and from the inauguration OF the first
one he acted in the capacity of its Secretary.
Some years ago, when the Legislature de-
termined to do something TO promote the
AGRICULTURAL interests Of the State, he was
chosen Secretary of the Agricultural Bureau,
a position which be filled with credit to him
self and profit 10 The Bureau. To him are
our farmers and planters indebted tor large
share Of the advantages which have resulted
from the system Of fairs which has been intro
duced under the auspices OF the Bur- au.
Whilst serving in these capacities he was APP
pointed Mail Agent for the South 10y Post
master General BKowN. ard discharged the
duties of the Office faithfully until the death
of Mr.. B. In all OF his public positions faith
full and iruc-disc charging his trusts with the
strctest integrity--in social life he was not
less distinguished As friend, neighbor, hus
band and father, he endeavored TO 20 conduct
himself a. to reap the rewards OF an APPROX
ing conscience. And no man succeeded
better. II was in social lite, in the midst Of
family and friends, that the pure gold oi bis
nature shone most brightly. The death Of
such a man is indeed of loss to society-to
his wife and children it is an overwhelming
misfortune May He who tempers tlc
wind TO the shorn lamb" aid them To bear
up under it, and give :hem that peace which
the world and its JOYS do not afford!
The Masonic order Of which Maj. EASTMAN
was member, the Typographical Union,
aud the Editors aud Publishers of the ely
held meetings yesterday, and gave expires
sion to their sense of the worth OF the de
ceased. the deep loss which society and his
family have sustained in his death, and re
solved TO attend his funeral which takes
place from the family residence Mt past
D. m. to-day. Divine service at the First
Baptist Church at 2. p. IN. by Rev. Drs.
HOWELL and SgHoH.