The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-08

ndi pfhctiGes IN tne excitement ana
~, chase. On the day of his death,
oabout 30 1ck in the evening having given direc-
tions to his comrades he parted from them to take
his position in drive for deer, in high spirits and
apparently perfect in bodily health About half
hour before sun set his companions sounded the
signal for return, but he gave no answer. From his
silence they soon became apprehensive, and that
quickly increased to anxiety for his safety Parties
Immediately dispatched to search. and al out
half an hour in the night his body was fortunately
discovered. He was lying his left side, his left
arm under him, his mouth resting on his gun, and
life found to be wholly extinct There was not
the least evidence of any struggling in his last agony
and his countenanee bore no impress of suffering
but was calm aud peaceful and he looked by the
torch light he lay there extended like taking
calm and refreshing sleep There was found on his
body no wound or other cause of DEATH The shaft
must have been quick and sud en- and he doubtless
must have sunk down in the embrace of mans last
enemy without struggle His remains were borne
to his fathers residence ps scagoua and on
Saturday the 27th inst, just week from the time
of his leaving home vigorous in manly health and
exuting in spirits his body was laid in its last rest
ing place. His death at any me and under any
circumstances would have been a sore affection to
his family Pc was their pride and their joy. OF
all the sons he the only who had not left
the patefnal roof But his death, coming in the
manner 1t dd-so sudden, unexpected, gave a
shock almost beyond human endurance. His aged
father bowed like the rfven oak and his fond mother
sank with an anguish that none but n mother can
feel. His gentle sisters with emotions whose utter.
I'D not be suppressed, appeared to feel that
they could not give up brother whom they so
fondly loved. Hard must have been the heart that
cnnld have hazard nnmoved their launching and sup.
pressed expressions of grief.
hDr Griffin at the commencement of the late war en-
tered the Confederate SERVICE and as Captain of |
the Twiggs Rifles continued therein with credit to
himself until taken prisoner at the battle of Mis-
siOnary Ridge. From that time uutil the close of |
the war he remained prisoner at Johnson's Island
when he returned to gladden. the hearts of his ami.
No man could have been taken from this commun.
ty who would have been more generally mourned
whose loss would have been more deeply felt than
DR., Griffin Others there whose lives to families
II individuals are more important But no one was
more generally or extensively useful A skillful |
Practitioner and wholly Indifferent to the mere
'rots OF his profession, his skill and his sympathes
we're alike ready at the call of poor or rich when
ver charity presented her claim for relief his heart
nd his haad were always open. For miles around
10 social circles was deemed complete without his
resence. Whenever fe fl st dawned he wassought
o usher In the new life and welcome the new horn.
Whenever 1t died, twas his province to sootbe the
artng spirit. and palliate the last mental agonies.
The secret of DR.. Grifhn's general and unbounded
opularity was the unselfshness and generosity of
is character his great amiabiity of disposition and
xeeeding gentleness of manner. Though capable
great emotion, when aroused by sufficient provo.
ltion and possessed of great GOODNESS and physical
'urage yethe seldom suffered the equanimty Of his
mper to be disturbed. Unlike too many he never !
ught occasion for offence and it is not known that
had an enemy in all the wide circle of his &c. !;
laiHtance.
His body was inferred with Masonic honors by | q
g Lodge OF which he was so worthy member, as {
sted by brethren who happened to be present. Al.
ough but few hours notice could be given Of the
ne Of his funetal, yet large number Of sympa- :
Using friends followed bis body to its burial, and i
e tear which dimmed the manly eye, and believed n
e gentler check, told how much he was loved and r
W much he was mourned n
lad, silent and dark, be the tears that we shed.
the night dew that falls on the grass DER his head.
'ut the night dew that falls though in silence it
weeps, 0
all brighten with vordurs the grave where he i
II the tear that We shed though In cret Il rolls
all long keep his memory green in our souls" Il
Bet. g EAsT PAscAcoUtA ii