Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-29

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lam now oppressed with the reflection that my
friend was then soon to be called to his eternal
] home
Mr.. Hill and myselflived in different sections of the
State-he in the West and in the East-but can
not refrain from bearing, this occasion, this my
humble tribute to his memory from my acqusn-
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 ac
| quaintance, and surely could lose loyal
| son of the State and one who would 60 further in
defending the rights and honor and in promoting the
| prosperity Of North Carolina. s,. ..
| This visitation Of an All-wise Providence is in
scrutabe sudden and Overt towering andis well cal
culated, and no doubt is designed to teach in i'm
pressive language lesson of humility, and give
| a feeling sense Of our entire dependence upon Him
"in whose hands the issues OF life and ath,'
and the breath of every living creature. 1t shall be
my melancholy duty to pray Almighty God to
temper the wind to the shorn lamb" and to give
consolation and strength the bereaved ones his
| home to whom this awful dispensaton will soon be
communicated by which the tenderest ties Of the
| human heart are severed and destroyed. I cannot
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. JOIN A. GnMER.
| Mr.. PREsIDENT:-I do not deem it proper to let
| this solemn occasion pass, without word from
| have known the deceased and enjoyed his friend
ship for the last thirty years. He truly good
neighbor, knd and afectonae in all the relations of
| life. He generous and liberal to the wants of
all his neighburs, especially to the poor. He was
father to his many respectable relations, and con-
| tributed lIberally TO the churches
Before knew him he had been honored by his
fellow-ctzens with a 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 impartiaty, ability
and integrity accorded him by all. The same
may be said of him for the many years he served
/ the State the Principal Clerk of our Senate
Whilst in Congress he had the respect and con-
idence of the people Of the State and of all who
| knew him.
| In his political opinions he was honest firm and
decided, but civil and respectful to all who ed
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 departed there must 5e
IN store peace and quiet; and the inscription, Here
| LIES ONE wuo, WHILE LIVING, WAS EVER NOBLE AND
GENEROUS" would be an appropriate epitaph 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 intimately, but have doubt he
merits all that has been said of him, and that his
| neighborhoOd and his country have sustained hea
w loss in his DEATH This sudden visitation ought TO
convey lesson to US all 1t does to me. 1t had
| been some twenty years, think, since | last saw
| the deceased until we met as 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,
as suppose it has upon me- but could see it in him,
| although might not in myself | ought, rs soon
as ascerlaIned it was him, TO have gone him and
renewed our former acquaintance; but did not sup
pose there was any necessity for haste, and neglect
! ell 1t for mo e convenient opportunity 4; 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 the summons and that it came rs
kind message from his Beneficent Father But
are we prepared for like summons? feel that
am in no readiness to meet such a summons-per-
haps none Of us 1t NAV be that this event is
designed by Omnipotent Wisdom, as a warning to
us all-Aay 1t not be in vain
| Ii. C. JONES, ESQ.
| Mr. president: / have known the deceased longer
| perhaps than any in this body. We were rear
ed in the same county, and began education to-
| gether at grammar school at Germanton, in the
county of Stokes. We were afterwards together at
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 of
clear strong intellect faithful in the discharge Of
| public duties, and kind to the poor. He was
markabe for the evenneSs and bengnity of his teni-
| per. As O public man, he was, of course, much
sailed by his political adversaries but he took all
in good part. He did not return railing for railing.
| And much Of his success in life owing to this
equanimity and kindness of t, mper.
Mr.. Hill was elected to the Convention which
voted for in February last a Union man. but like
the most of who hoped for the Union, he was
constrained, by the usurpatiOn of the Lincoln gov
ernnent to give it up and go for separation. 1t
with great reluctance that he came tins Con-
yentiOn and since his arrival he spoke ominOusly
of his fate said to and others OF this body that
"he ought not to have come here" that "he ought
| to be at home" that "he did not feel right and
ought to be at home;" spoke also of resignlng.
| Except this gloom and depression, the deceased
seemed to be ordinarily well-attended the sessions
Of the Convention and went regularly to his meals.
On Friday night he went to bed earlier than usual
but left word for some young men from Salem to
] come to his room They did So and he got up and
opened the door for them, and lying down again. he
apologised and said he was little unwell but they
could 60 on and tell him the news from home In
! very few moments he began to cough and strug-
gle, and in less than five minutes was quite dead.
was in the same building few doors otf, and was
Immediately notified of his condition, but before
| could reach him he had ceased to breathe
| Thus departed the immortal spirit of friend.
| spirit kind, gentle, so true, we may well
hope has found that peace winch the world cannot
give
| His place amongst US, it will be difficult to FILL
| John Hill was very considerable man in all the
points Of usefulness and social relations that make
man important here on earth, and it is with great
alacrity that bear witness to the many kind and
! honorable things that have been spoken of him