Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-26
OF REspEoT.

At a meeting Of Falls of Neue Division, S. of
T., Oct. 18th, 1859, the following resolusions were
passed, oppressive of the feelings of the mem
bers on the death of Brother Jmes NJ. Justics.
who died Oct. 14th, 1852.
ResoLUed, That while NE humSly recognise tho
hand of the great Master of ths Universe in re-
moving from cur midst our worhy and esteemed
Brother J. NJ. Justice, we would express our seIsa.
of bereavement in the death o fIone so young, SO
amiable of disposition, SO gene!ous of heart, so
Jealous and faithful in the discharges cf all his
duties in the cause of Temperance, and whose
general qualities promised SO mach Of usefulness
and enjoyment in the circle where he moved.
That although nothing but the soothing hand
of time and the humble resignation to the will Of
God, can relieve the Affections of those who
we're bound to the deceased by the tenderest ties
of nature, yet nevertheless We desire to mingle
our unfeigned sorrew with that of his surviving
relations in their irreparable less.
That we do most sincerely tender our sympa-
thies to all the relations, and especially to his bo-
reaved parents, in theis deep distress and irreparu
| able loss. I.
That a copy Of these resolutions be transmitted
to the parents of our deceased brother, and a
copy sent to the Spirit of the Age for publication.
At a meeting of Taylor Lodge, No. Ia, held in
their hall the 18th day of Oct, 1859, at Belle
Voir, N. c., the death of brother W. T. Norwood
being announced, a committee was appointed to
draft preamble and resolutions, expressive of the
feeling OF this Lodge of the occasion which cali
ed them together. The committee met and re-
ported tho following, which was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, the outer dopr of our mystic circle
has again been alarmed By tho solemn note that
betoken the exit of a spirit frem its earthly taber.
rssnssts anS S- Ias .t,s;t of CUR most beloved and
land where our fathers have gone; therefore, be il
ResolUed, That while we bow in humble sub
mission to tho decree Of an aA-wise Creator who
doeth all things well, yet ve cannot but mourn
the untimely death of our worthy broth er, who in
the varied walks of life, WIS ever distinguished
by the purity Of his heart and the integrity of his
character.
That in the death Of hther Norwood, this
Lodge has lost an honored member and the CON-
munity an upright and ueeul citizen.
That while we do not sish to intrude on the
sacredness of the grief of Id relations, yet we do
desire to offer to his berea'ed father and relatives
our coincidence and heartfelt sympathy in their
sad hour of deep a~flietiot and would recommend
to them the consolation 81 be derived frop the
bright testimony which hdsft behind of the trans
lation of his soul to . HAPPIER state of existence
beyond the grave.
That a blank leaf in uf Secretary's book be
inscribed to his memory, nd as a further testimony
of his moral worth, amour fond affections, we
will wear the usual bades of mourning for thirty
days.
That a copy Of these ssolutions be sent to the
family of the deceased, nd also to the Spirit of
the Age, Register and n G. ChI2Aian Advocate,
with o request that heiRnblish the same.
E!H. FoOSHEE,
I'm, MANN,