Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-11-24


red tohe sad sFent-avful IN its startling sudden
ness (which had thus eft desolate the hearts and
hearihstune Of "a loved. and loving family.
At the close bf his remarks. the committee, hav-
ing returned reported through their chairman the
Following preamble and resolutions
WHEREAS We, the members of this Union, have
hearts, painful sP4iss asal deep feFet
the announcement of the sudden death of Maj. l. G.
EASTMAN; -
AND. WHEREAS the deceAseds had. by his-manS
admirable qualities of head and heart, won the en-
tire esteem and confidence of the people of this State
land had endearsd Himself to all who knew him. but
.more especially 10 the membersof our profession
As citizen, his public and private life was with
|out stain or reprOach, honor to his country, an
example TO his cOuntry1nen. Isl Is --st---
As a husband and father his virtues were above
praise, as words are inadequate 70 measure this
igreat loss to tIe-wife and mother and the family
sthus-in moment deprived Of him who was their
proeets and the dearest object of their affections
Possessing tale4tsof superior order, Joined 70
discriminating judgment, in his profession as the
editor OF one of the leading party Journals of the
seountrv he-commanded the respect even Of those
who stood opposed to him. --.ss r. ~ .-e So
Liberal and fair in all his dealings, he virtually g
nored the distinction between employers and the
.enployed, and thus grappled unto his, . as with
hoeks efsteeE the hearts of all who were under
him s-,. ;. d 8. = .--- --.vs-s 80 ,.1-
Therefore, Be It Resolued, by the Nashville Tyre.
graphical Union. That in the death of Mai. E. g.
EEsEfAN the State haslost citizen Of inestimable
worth; his family true and tender husband and
athen, his profession one GIFTS ornaments
land we friend whose loss we deeply mourn. 49,
Bel further Resolred That we tender to hisstriek
faihis oar heartfelt sym patty In this their great
Fic on. .s-.--.4.s - e, T. -,--ss-l 81. =
RssOlUed, That in token Of respect to the memory
of ths deceased, the members Of this Union will for
de month wear appropriate badges OF mourning,
lind that we win attend his funeral 0bsequies in a
|5ody > ~ r--*7a-r =. .-z-r-.-- y-t-Irs -Vs -
Rescued That committee, be appointed by the
President to whom shall be entrusted the arrange
ments necessary for the proper carrying oat Of the
tb6Te resolution. -f a 80 zs'F
Pesolref. That eepiesefsthe above :presnbe and
resolutions be furnished the friendsof thedeeeaBed
md that they. be published in the city papers
The preamble. and resolutions were unanimously
"a lopted. -.,, .,-,.~... .-..-..t, 49,.
The following gentlemen were appointed a Commit
ice of Arrangements in compliance with the above
resolution Messrs. Z, II BARRY, 4. r. Earle, a A.
ISruT W. P. FIsKE, T. WNHAN, r. p. MuLER- and
y. S. KIRBY.
The Committee of Arrangements were instructed
TO report to the Union at meeting appointed for
last evening" +. 81 - s---r. RI r. r
And then, On melton, the meeting adjourned,
.--,-- IEl, P. JOKES, President.
r J.. PLkxToS, Secretary. e ~ @
Action Of the masonic Bodies.
At a very large meeting of the two Masonic
Lodges and visiting brethren, at their Hail, last
hight, Committee consisting Of 4. Nelson, W. H
Morrow and JoHN A. FISHER were appointed to
TRAIT paper in relation to the demise of their late
Brother, Maj E. G. EASTMAN, who submitted the fol-
Rowing with the statement that they made it brief
On account of the well known character of the de-
ceased. - ,s-5-- ....., rl- --.. ,---:.,r-
Whereas we have learned with deep regret of-theI
sudden death, by apoplexy of brother Elbridge
Gerry Eastman, at his residence in this city the
morning Of the 23d November. IN the 9th year of
his age Our departed brother had dong been mem
Der of this order, and was warmly attached to- its
principles and precepts He loved Masonry becauseI
it taught him TO do homage to the Supreme Archi1
tect and to love his felfow7ian IN ms intercUurse
with the brethren, he always met them upon the
tere walked with them by the plumb and acted upon
the square. But the great leyeller, Death has laj
his icy hand upon him, and his body returns to tle
dust it was and his spirit unto God who gave It'll
Called, as he was, quickly and suddenly, from the
Lodge below, we trust he prepared TO enter the
celestial Lodge above. His character and his ser
vices, his labors and his works are before the publ
lie, and are well known to the country.
Connected with the press of this city from Janu
lry lS47, till the day of his death. and with the
press of the State for the past twenty years, his
services could not fail to be known by the public all
arge. In the social walks Of life Bro EGsTsfGN W as
n adj respects a gentlemIn-% home and abrOad al
gentleman We knew him well, and we2luyed himi
much. We shall miss him from the walks of mem
We shall meet his cheerful countenance no morsI
pon our streets or In this Hall The kind husband
nd father, the genial and warm-hearted brother,
preceded US into the presence of the Great Judge
where we all shall receive our reward for the deedsi
one in the body. Therefore
ResolUed, That we tender the wife and children
f Brother EAsFMAN--(and a more interesting andf
lyey family few men were eyer blessed with)-E
ar sincere sympathy and coincidence, commencing
lem TO the care and protection of Him who do
tn all things well. --d- -i ii-re ~
ReSolUed, That we attend the funeral of our de-
eased brother to-mOrrow afternoon, at tie, Firsta
aptist Church, and pay him the hast sad token of
aspect. "
ResOlced That copy of these proceedings be fur
shed the family of Bro. EASTMAN and their publ
ition be requested in the city papers.
Bro II. l.. CLAIBORNE seconded the preamble and
solutions, in few eloquent and feeling remarks
Bro. JOHN MoCLELLIND ". NJ of Cumberlanda
Odge, No 8, was authorised to appoint such Pall
carers as he may see proper.
On motion, Il. l. Claiborne was appointed Chief
arshal, with the poTeB.to appoint his aids, and he
Imed Bros. GEORGE AKERs and WM. MOORE as as