Smyrna times., 1863-06-04
Death of Hon. William Temple.

Our distinguished townsman, Hon. WILLIAM
TEMPLE, died at his residence, in this town, |
on Thursday morning last, after protracted /
and painful illness of three months. at the age
of 80 years.
With the rest of our citizens, VIC unite in
feelings of regret that one who has occupied so
prominent place among us; taken so active
part in all the public affairs of the communi-
ty; the genrlemanly companion Of the man of
cultivation and leisure, and the liberal patron
OF trade and commerce has been thus un-
timely. in the very prime of life and period of
usefulness, removed from time to an unknown
eternity.
Mr.. Temple came to this town in the days of
his bnyhood, from Queen Ann county, Mary
land, the place of his nativity, and entered into
the mercantile business, for which he had su-
perior qualifications and soon rose to the top
of the profession, commanding a very exten-
siye trade, particularly in the grain business,
to which he devoted his attention more partic-
ularly. He was eInphaticaIy nan of the
world, possessing those rare qualities calcula-
ted to win every man and repel none. Frank,
GENEROUS, COuTleOuS,
he possessed the key to unlock the hearts Of
men and blend their interest with his in the
persecution of great public interests Possess
ing the true nobility of nature, he had no feel
ings of resentment iliberality, class-pride or
snobbishness, but entertaining a kindly feeling
to all, he was accessible to every man who
rought him for advice or information, perso-
,,al haVaEt favor He loco will ho cotarol,-
felt in the business community.
From home Mr.. Temple was more widely
known as a politician, and as such had few if
any superiOrs in the State. At avery early age
he espOused with all the earnestness and
warmth of his heart the doctrines of the Whig
party, and remained with it and its offspring
An active leader, until the Oblteration of al
parties in the great struggle for the life of the
nation. At the age of eligibility he was elect
ed to the House of Representatives of the
General Assembly, and continued to serve il
this House and the Senate for number O
years. In 1S47 Gov. Stockton dying and
Few weeks after followed by Gov Maull, Speak
or Of theSenate, by virtue of his Office, a
Speaker Of the House of Representatives, Mr
Temple became Governor of Delaware, an
held that Office las all other public Offices cred
itsbly until the next Gubernatorial election
In the late memorable campaign he was takel
NJ as the candidate for Congress by the PeaC
or Democratic Party, and, after warm COZ
test elected. Up to this time we had neve
differed in political sentiments; in fact, "
should not DO violence to our feelings in claim
ing him as our foster-father in politics SO man
lessons had we learned from him in those GOO
old days of patriotic devotion to our hag-ol
anhereat and traditional greatness. But in IL
last canvass (the occasion for which we regre
we differed strongly, widely, honestly, and,
we considered, radically and yitaly.
On Saturday afternoon last his numere,
friends and admirers met to pay him the Ia
earthly respect. At a quarter to three o elo,
the slow, solemn, melancholy funeral knc
rung out from the tower of St. Peters Cburc
and announced the time of the obsequies.
ihither large concourse of people repaire
among whom were a large number of polite
and personal friends from all parts of the Stat
The body of the deceased was conveyed fro
his late residence, attended by his relatives.
the church, and placed in front of the chanc
on the coffin was silver plate containing 1
name, age &C., of the deceased, and besi
this rich wreath of orange blossoms.
The Rector, Rev. III. s. Getz, the1, p,rr prrocee
s'ed,with the solemn services, which we're heiel
-ened in effect By the deep, soultouchiha tom
of the, organ. The Rector then delivered
sc teshaste solemn and impressive discourse on
mementousness Of the occasion, and the i
portanc Of preparing in health for life it
ssagsssss after which the remains were follc
eeya very long and asorrowing procession
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