Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-08-21

ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GoNE.-
On Sunday last WIN. MANsUR, for
nearly half century an esteemed
citizen of our town, died after a
brief illnessiin the 10th year of his
lge. He was buried Tuesday with
Masonic honors. The following eu-
Iogy, prepared by DIR. THOMSON, of
New York, was read by the author
during the funeral ceremonies in
st. Peters Church:
The excellent and absent Rector will doubt
less turn to spiritual advantage the mournful
went which convenes Us, but it is thought
that we should not part on this occasion with
'ut a few words commemorative of the de-
ceased.
WILLIAM MANsUR was born in Wilton, N.
Hampshire, Dec. 81, 1887. He was the old
est of eleven children He came to Delaware
TT 1916, where be lived from that time unit |
bis death. He was a man of much intelli-
.ence, and was careful and constant reader
Few men observed more vigiIantIy the course
If events, and particularly as they affected our
own country. We knew no man in the vii
age 10 whom we should have more readily re.
terred to settle disputed point concerning
our political or military history within the last
twenty years. He was accustomed during the
Mexican war. as well as during the present
,:ivh conflict, to trace the path of our armies
upon the map, and he could anticipate with
considerable accuracy the results of incipient
movements.
He was a man of strong patriotic attach
ments He not only loved his country and ad-
mired her institutions, but had faith in the
capacity of man for. free government, aud
through all the storms which blackened our
horizon he looked forward to a brighter day
with courage and hope.
While strongly attached to his political par
~, and inhexibly true to his political princi
pies, he was not an obtrusive pol ican-nor
vas he self seeking. For the last eighteen
wears we have never known him to be candi-
late for Office. We are inclined to believe
that be was honorable in his political discus
'ions, disposed to allow others to take opposite
views, considerate of the differences in tempera
ment, intellect and education among men. toler-
ant of contradiction, prone to consirue charita-
bly the utlerances and acts of opponents, and
ndisposed either to give or take Offtnse. We
ave never known him to have any conflict
with his neighbors or to do anything calcula-
ed to disturb the peace OF the community.
He was indus rious and steady in his pur-
uiIs; not given to change or speculation; not
II haste 10 be rich; not dslrustful of PrOvi-
lence: but satisfied with a life of honest la
,nr, aud content with its precious fruits. He
vas sober both intellectually ard moraiy-a
nun of well balanced judgment aud temp crate
labils. His pulse kept an even beat under
al popular excilements. and in the even tenor
If his way he cuH6ded himself, his family, hi
:ounlry Al his race TO the care of Gad with
.almness bordering on st0icism. He was hon.
st towards all men aud in all his dealings.-
This is high praise, but we think not loo high.
While be was affable to all his acquainances
,e had few friends to whom his attachments
,eem 10 have beep strong, hut it was in the sane
uary of home that be appears 20 have display
his highest virtues. An affectionate huS-
,and, kind father, his abode was one Of peace
harmony and love. He has reared q family ol
whom no man netd be ashamed, and in whose
| neat aud tasteful home the marks o. rein