Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-15

DIED.-At his residence in this place on
the 18th inst, Mr.. MIcHAsh G. M'CAGUE, in
the SD year of his age
The intelligence of the death of Mr.. NJ
Gauge, was received on last Sunday evening,
with feelings of sincere sorrow by all tie cit
zens Of Ebebsbure. He bad resided SO long !
in their midst; his life had been so blameless, |
upright and pure; be had been so honest in
ali his dealings. so kind as neighbor, SO sin,
or unkind word under any circumstance, that
many loved, that all respected him. 1--WE
have lost one of our best and worthiest citi- |
zens," was the spontaneous eulogium paid to
his memory, by every lounge, when bis death
was first announced.
The deceased commenced his career in
this place as Blacksmith, and wrought at it
for many years. In 1858, shortly after the
inauguration of Gen. Pierce as President, be
was appointed Post Master for this place,
which ofics he continued to hold up to the
time of his death. As Post Master, be was
prompt, attentive and obliglng, and rendered
perfect satisfaction both to the people and the
government. He also at different times filled
a number of important Borough offices, and
always deservedly sustained the reputation Of
being public spirited citizens. He was an
active and influential member Of the Order
Of the Sons of Temperance, and to him the
order in this place, Is principally indebted for
its remarkable success aud prosperity. His
illness was brief. On Tuesday of last week
he distributed the mail at l o'clock z. NJ
and was then apparently in good health. He
was taken ill on that evening, and on We'd
nesday morning was unable to quit his bed.
On Saturday evening lis Physicians informed
him that they entertained no hopes of his re-
covery. On Sunday eveLing at half past 8
O'clock he was no more. A few hours before
his death, number of his intimate friends
in compliance with his request, called On him
and bade him farewell forever. The scene is
said to have been an affecting one We also
learn that his last moments did not belle his
Ii fe; they were as calm and tranquil as the
twilight of long bright summer day Lean
ing on the rod and staff of promise, he walk
ed through the valley of the shadow of death
as one fearing no evil. At the time of wri-
! ting this feeble tribute to his worth, his funer
doubt that it will be the largest procession Of
the kind that ever passed through our streets
:, The following resolutions adopted at a special
meeting Of Highland Division o! the Sons o.
Temperance, on Monday evening last, have beer
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pirate tribute toour deceased neglbor and friend
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased an all-wise Provi
dence to remove suddenly from midst, wher
1 in the zenith os his career OF usefulness, ou
highly respected and much beloved Brother, N
, c. M'Cague, therefore be it ~ "
ReSoLred, That while we bow with humble
submission to the terrible decree of Him wh'
doeth all things well,'' most fully appreciate
and deeply deplore the great loss which this Di
vision has sustained.
Resolred, That, by the sudden death of Bro
1 MCague. this Division has lost a cherished
Brother, whose energies were ever devoted to it
c advancement; the social circle, gifted and gen
: erous fayorite. whose heart always kindly re
;. sponded to the calls Of pity; temperance, an en-
ergetic advocate, whose words and actions wer
S ever devoted to the glorious cause; the communi
: ty an upright, capable and courteous public off
;. Ger, patriotic citizen and an honest man.
10 Resolred, That we deeply condole with tn
family Of our deceased Brother in this sad aflic
"a ton and tender our sincere and affectonate sym
;. pathy in their sorrowful bereavement
ResoIred, That we attend the funeral of on
IS deceased Brother in body. in full regala; an
f.. that we wear the usual badge of mourning f.
thirty days.
e Resolved, That a committee of three Brother
be appointed to furnish copy4f ths foregoin
to the family of our deceased Brother, and, ais
n one for publication.
"a The committee appointed in pursuance of tt
~ foregoing Resolution were Robert Litzinger, ID;
re vid j. Jones and III. G. Devine. On motion az
Sc journed. DANIEL JONES, Jr., r. Z.