East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-04-02
OBITUARY.

DIED, at Mt. Clemens. March 18th. Hon. ANDREW
S. RoBERrsos, aged Al years
Our associations with the deceased, who was in
early life teacher, afterwards n relative by .
double tie by marriage, and always a steadfa.t
and answering friend, have been such that an OK
preston Of feeling upon his sudden and unexpected
DEATH we are assured will not be considered obru-
sive by our readers, many Of whom are his friends
and acquaintance.
Possessing mind Of far more than ordinary
power enriched by education and tho rough culture
genial in his nature generous and self sacrificing to
his friends, kind and courteous TO all, he had won
the good will and confidence Of his neighbors,
and the respect of all who knew him, to an extent
rarely enjoyed by one in active political life.
In public capacity he served the people of Ma
comb County several terms us Prosecuting Attor-
ney, was member of the Constitutional Convention
Of 1850, and represented that constituency in the
State Senate last winter While in that body he
delivered an eulogy the death of the late sena-
ator Northrup, of the Lake Superior District which
is so peculiarly appropriate to himself, and so finely
illustrates the generous and sympathetic character
isics of his nature, that copy it almost entire in
this connection
Elected rs their Senator, by generous and con-
hdng constituency, he peried his life FOR them by
repairing to and remaining at his post of duty at
this Capitol, during this inclement winter lie has
fallen but his memory will long be held sacred by
his constituency.
To us, this is indeed affection and n solemn
warning 1t is not often that the fell Destroyer has
1 en red az uot h.
fore The fact should, therefore give rise TO the
most serious reflections for il has pleased God 10
bring the nothngness of man, and the vanity Of his
petty ambitions terribly near TO us.
Senator Northrup was comparatively n young
man. just thTty-fOur years of age, in the prime Of
his manhood and with n fair career Of usefulness
before him. lie had cncdarrd himself to the Sem
ate by his gentle courtesy his manly sentiments
his scorn Of all mere shams, his undouhted patriot
ism, and his devotion to business We mourn his
loss, but we mourn not without hope That vacant
ch air may be-wil be-fod by an estimable and
worthy man, and the place that once knew him will
know our friend no more forever The State will
have the services of another patriotic son. and no
shall be forgotten But who shall dry the tears Of
his orphaned children, or nssuage the grief of his
mourning widow IL is Of this the minstrel sings
IT'S right, and the landscape is lovely no more
mourn but We woodlands / mourn not for you I!
For morn shall return, your charms to store,
Perfumed with fresh fragrance and gttering
with dew.
Nor yet for the ravage Of winter mourn
Kind nature the embryo blossoms will save;
But when shall spring visit the Wondering urn 7
oh! when shall day dawn on the night Of the
grave ?"
May that Good Shepherd, who can TEMPER the
winds 10 the shorn lamb sustain them in His shelter
ing arms, in this the hour Of their trial
Mr. Robertson was in the ''prime of his manhood,
and with fair career Of MS efulness before him, he
periled his life for his constituency" and lost it in
their service. He too leaves a widow and orphaned
children God grant that they may find consolation
in Ills service and that measure of human sympa-
thy which the innumerable kind Offices Of their
loved and lost companion and protector have 50
amply earned