Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-29

Monday last, and that greeting was SO cordial that
am now oppressed with the reflection that my
friend was then so soon to be called to his eternal
home. - By 81 e. 20
Mr. illandmyselfl lived III different sections Of the
State-he in the West and Fin the East but can
not refrain from bearing, this OCCASION this my
humble tributeto his memory andfrom my acquain.
lance with him and his deservedly high reputation,
the loss Of no member Of this body would carry
deeper regret to the hearts Of more extensive nc
quantance, and surely We could lose no more loyal
son Of the State and one who would 20 further in
defending the rights and honor and in promoting the
prosperity Of North Carolina.
This visitation Of an Al1-wise Providence is in
scrutable sudden and overpowering, and is well cal
cuated, and no doubt Is designed to teach in i'm
pressive language lesson Of humility, and give US
feeling sense Of our entire dependence upon Him
"in whose hands are the issues OF life and nth,
and the breath Of every living creature 1t shall be
my melancholy duty now to pray Almighty God to
"temper the wind to the shorn lamb" and to give
consolation and strength the bereaved ones at his
home to whom this awful dixpensation will soon be
communicated by which the tenderest ties of the
human heart are severed and destroyed. Icannot
contemplate with composure the crushing effect that
must be experienced by the family and neighbors Of
our friend, who has been thus suddenly called away
in the midst of his usefulness
May the Lord in his mercy bind up the broken
heart" -.
Hon. JOHN A. GlxER.
Nix. PREsIDENr:-I do not deem it proper to let
this solemn occasion pass, without word from me.
have known the deceased and enjoyed his friend
ship for the last thirty years. He was truly good
neighbor kind and aectOnate in all the relations of
life. He was generous and liberal to the wants Of
oil his neighbors, especially to the poor. He was
father to his many respectable relations, and con-
trihufed liherallv f0 the churches
Before knew him he had been honored by his
fellow.citizens with seat in both branches Of the
General neutrality-suspicious. which he filled with
much credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction
of his immediate constituents and the citizens of his
native State.
As the Clerk of the Court of his County, in
which character he served his people most accepta-
bly, for long series of years, impartialty ability
and integrity were accorded him by all. The same
may be said of him for the many years he served
the State as the Principal Clerk Of our Senate.
Whilst in Congress he had the respect and con-
idence Of the people Of the State, end Of all who
knew him. ~
In his political opinions he was honest, firm and
decided, but civil and respectful to all who differed
with him. In all his triumphs, he rather made
friends than enemies.
In his death, SO much to be lamented, the country
has sustained great loss-one which cannot soon
be repaired.
For the ashes Of such q departed there must be
IN store peace and quiet; and the inscription, HERE
LIES ONE WHO, WHILE LIVING, WAS EVER NOBLE AND
GENEROUS" would be an appropriate eptaph on his
tomb.
Hon. GEORGE E. BADGER
Mr.. PRESIDENT: trust shall not be considered
intrusive in offering few remarks on the present
sad occasion. had not been acquainted with the
deceased long nor intimately, but have doubt he
merits all that has been said of him. and that his
neighborhood and his country have sustained hes
W loss in his DEATH This sudden visitation ought to
convey lesson to us all; it does to me- It had
been some twenty years, think. since last saw
the deceased until We met IS members of this body
When saw him pass to his seat did not at first
recognize him, for time had left its marks upon him.
IS suppose it has upon me- but could see it in him.
although might not in myself ought as soon
IS ascerta,Ded it was him, to have gone to him and
renewed our former acquaintance but did not sup.
pose there any necessity for haste and neglect
ed it for moe convenient opportunity and now
that opportunity is gone forever. And take the
warning to myself, " whatsoever thy hand findeth
to do. do it with thy might"
We are also reminded by this visitation that death
is not confined to age. hope and believe that Mr..
Hill was prepared for thesummons and that it came as
kind message from his Benefcent Father. But
are we preparation like summons? feel that
Sus Ia Nv A0SuuCSo " ulccI ouCu u SUIuI0OnS--per.
haps none Of Us are 1t may be that this event is
designed by Omnipotent Wisdom, as q warning to
us all-Aay it not be in vain.
H. c. JONES' ESQ.,
Mr.. President: have known the deceased longer
perhaps than any one in this body. We were rear
ed in the same county, and began our education to.
gether at q grammar school at Germanton in the
county Of Stokes. We were afterwards together a,
the University Of the State, and in our various
courses through life We have been thrown much to-
gether. have, therefore, had ample opportunities
Of knowing our deceased friend, and freely bear
witness of him on this occasion. He was man oil
clear, strong intellect, faithful in the discharge Of
public duties and kind to the poor. He was re.
markable for the evenness and benignty Of his tenn
per. As public man. he was, of course. much as
sailed by bis political adversaries but he took it all
in good part He did not return railing for railing
And much Of his success in life was owing to this
equanimity and kindness of temper.
Mr.. Hill was elected to the Convention which was
voted for in February last as Union man. but like
the most of us who hoped for the Union, he was
constrained by the usurpation Of the Lincoln gov.
ernment to give it up and 90 for a separation. II
was with great reluctance that he came to this Con
vention and since his arrival he spoke ominousy
of his fate said to me and others of this body tina,
"he ought not to have come here" that he ough,
to be at home" that "he did not feel right and
ought to be at home;" spoke also Of resigning
Except this gloom and depression, the deceased
seemed to DE ordinarily well-attended the sessions
of the Convention and went regularly to his meals
On Friday night be went to bed earlier than usual
but left word for some young men from Salem te
come to his room, They did 50, and he got up ant
opened the door for them, and lying down again, h
apo|Aelsed and said he little unwel but they
| CO.. 20 on and tell him the news from home. II
| a very few moments he began to cough and strug
gle, and in less than five minutes quite dead
Twas in the same building few doors Of, and was
| Immediately notified of his condition, but before
1 c6uld reach him he had ceased to breathe. -
Thus departed the immortal spirit Of our friend
A,spirit SO kind, so gentle, 30 true, we may vel
| hope has found that peace which the world canno
give.
His place amongst us, it will be difficult to Gil
| John Hill was very considerable man in all tn
points Of usefulness and social relations that max
man important here on earth and it is with grea
>slacrity that bear witness to the many kind an,
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