Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-29
]: WEDNEsDA 7 NAY %, 1861.

tnu0n Of tue C0nIe0osStc ctSsseS ~ YIcusdtCo "
resolution adopted BY the Consention yesterday.
Mr., Reid then STosa and spnounced. The death o.
Hon. John Hill delegate to the Convention from the
county Of Stokes which occurred suddenly, on Fri
div evening" Sbuut o'clock, It his boarding house
in this cityj and introduced the following resolu
tions s.e tx 81 IS 9,
Resosssd, That this Convention has heard with
emotions Of deep grief Of the sudden death Of the
Honorable Joan HILL. late member Of this Con- 4
vention from the county Of Stokes.
ResoIced, That as 3 mark of respect for the mem
ory Of the deceased we will wear the usual badge Of
mourning during the remainder Of the present ses.
sion. 4
Resolced, That the President be requested to
transmit copy of these resolutions to the widow Of
our deceased brother, assuring her Of our high ap
probation of the excellent qualities Of her late hus
band and our sympathy with her on the occasion OF
his death. :,
Resolced, That as further testimony of respect,
this Convention do now adjourn
In moving the resolutions, Hon. Mr.. REID said:
Mr. President: 1t becomes my painful duty to
announce to this Convention the death Of Hon. Jno.
Hill, the delegate from the county Of Stokes.
| have known the deceased for quarter Of q
century, He had been frequently member Of the
General Assembly, as well as member Of the Con-
gress of the United States and had filled various
other important public stations, in all of which he
Noble, generous and just in his conduct towards
Others he commanded the friendship and respect of
all who knew him. Never even during the fercest
political contests, have known him to speak harsh
ly of his most bitter enemy. a. > e
That seat by my side, occupied yesterday, il va
cant today He was devoted husband, IN a6ec-
tionate parent good neighbor, and his loss will be
severely felt and deeply regretted For those who
knew him best, loved him most = -
,loc n tho Eonutif,.
ton of the United States he adhered to the Federal
Union till the last hope was extihguished, when,
true to the patriotic impulses which had character
lied his lc-regardess of old age and feeble health,
he obeyed the call of his fellow citizens, and met Us
in this Hail. to consummate final separation from
government of usurpation and tyranny. He ap
preciated the responsibility of his position, and
performed the act with steady hand and resolute
heart
This is but feebletribute to the memory Of my
departed friend And | can command no language
adequate to the expression Of my deep condolsnce
with the amiable companion of his life, in thus sad
and melancholy affection.
Mr. LEAKE, of Richmond said:
Nix. PRESIDENT: rise for the purpose Of second
ing the motion introduced by my honorable friend
Gov. Reid and while up, ask permission to say
few words in relation to the many virtues Of our
deceased brother. Our acquaintance commenced
~ OOue6cs SOmo Ola yCoIS otisCCs We WOsS
classmates and friends while there and through life
the warmest attachment subssted between US
ha6 not seen our brother for the last twenty
years, and no sooner had We met at this place,
walk was proposed into the suburbs of this city.
He then complained of being feeble and consequent
~ the walk was but short. Our conversation, as
NATURAL went back to the College Campus. He
spoke of the uncertainty of life and of the necessity
of preparing for the life to come He spoke Of the
Asctr. nf &c
the duty devolving upon US Of meeting the crisis.
Little, sir, did either suppose that the summons of
the departure Of one Of US was so near At hand.
Although trust that we were both impressed with
the truth that bis remarks inculcated that "shsd-
ows We are and shadows we pursue, and that, "in
the midst of life We are in DEATH"
Yes, gentlemen, this sentiment, We are again ad-
monshed, should always be uppermost-for small
indeed is the instrumentaty, il indeed any be re.
life by . gnat; distinguished Roman Councillor
lost his by . hair; Anacreon, the celebrated Greek
poet lost his life by the seeG of grape and mush
room deprived Charles II of his life and, history
says, changed the destinies Of Europe
Truly, sir, We are hair-hung and breezsshakeu-
truly, we hold this life by most brittle tenure.
For the last forty years the deceased had filed
several distinguished posts; he had represented his
county in both branches Of the Legislature; had
long been Clerk Of his county had for Year, been
principal Clerk Of the Senate; had been . member
Of Congressman in every position reflected honor
upon the posts he held, and through all the vicis
tudes of party he was irreproached and irreproach
able
There is. sir, kind of popularity which every
man should not only desire, but which he should
strive after-the good opinion Of his fellows conse-
quent upon good and virtuous actions This popu-
larity our friend possessed in eminent degree
He was mild, courteous and bland in his department,
firm and digniied in his manners, and, under all
circumstances, respected the feelings of others :;
and, sir. he who does not, is unworthy 10 have his
own respected.
In conclusion, second the motion of the Honor.
able gentleman from Rockingham.
The following gentlemen then addressed the Con.
vention in order ~ follows:
RoBRar. P. Dick, ESQ.
Nh. president: We are constantly reminded Of
the solemn truth, that 1--WE know not what day
or an hour may bring forth" Yesterday, We were
assembled in council, to discharge the high duties
which We owe to our country, in this her hour Of
trial and peril-and l sincerely hope it may prove
her hour Of glory. To-day, we expected to con;in-
ue our important labors, but an Omnipotent voice
has spoken, stern irrevocabe order has been Civ
en- and an esteemed associate and friend has gone,
in obedience to the hasty and fearful summons.-
Now, the stirring strife of debate is unheard in
council chambeN-all excitement and passion have
been hushed. political and social prejudices have
been banished and with hearts full Of brotherly
kindness and charity. we paying sincere trib-
ute to the memory Of our friend, and performing
our last sad duty to the dead
have but little personal knowledge of the life
and character Of the Hon. John Hill, the late dele
gate from the county Of Stokes. Many years ago,
he was member of Congress- He has often rep.
resented his county in both branches of our State
Legislature, and filled other important offices Of
public trust The simple record Of his life furnish.
es no brilliant achievements in arms or in the fields
Of high intellectual effort but in the sphere Of his
duty, he has done much, and there is many noble
liberal education and enlightened views, and in eve.
cry position Of public and private trust, he was
honest and faithful In all his domestic and social
relations, he Was just, kind and generous ~
| As citizen, he has always endeavored to be true
to the best interests Of his country. He stood by
tho Union of our fathers until every arch was bro
ken, and every column fllen-and the last act Of