The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-23
From the Daily Nj sissippiAn.
DIcIxnmsonn Hell. Esq.

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We have been grieved to learn, that
this estimable gentlemaf and useful
citizen departed this life at his resi-
dence in Bolivar county, on the 10th
day of February, 1867.
In his decease his family and friepds
have sustained an imparable loss, and
the county in which he lived will find
no one to fully supply his place,
Mr.. Bell was native of Tennessee,
though for more than twenty years he
had resided in this State, His father,
Mr.. James Bell, was brother Of the
Hon. John Bell, and his mother was a
sister Of the Hon. David W. Dickson,
for many years a distinguished mem
her of Congress, from Tennessee. Al
though, thus connected with families
Of the highest social and political pc.
sition, in his native State, Mr.. Bell
owed nothing to the adventurous aids
of birth and wealth, for his success in
life. His father for many years o.
wealthy and Influential merchant in
Nashville, was ultimately unfortunate
in business, and died, leaving his son
of tender years, no other inheritance
than an honest nameand strict integ-
rity of character. On reaching man
hood, Mr. Bell, with that energy which
always characterized him, left Tennes
see and sought home in the wild and
almost unsettled county of Bolivar.
His industry, his energy, his manly
character and amirable disposition
very soon procured for him the conf
dence of his fellow citizens. Within
ayear after his removal into the Jcoun-
ty, he wss elected Sheriff, and from
that time until his decease,he possess
ed the. entire confidence of the com
munity, who would willingly have be-
slowed upon him political office if he
had sought it but this he declined,
preferring to serve the county in other
ways more congenial to his disposition
and more useful to the people. AS an
officer he was faithful and efficient, as
a man heIwas charitable and humane,
as ahusband and father he was tender
and affectionate, and as friend he
was faithful and true The writer of
this knew him from childhood init
mately and well. He never heard him
utter an ignoble or uncharitable senti
ment; lie never knew him to do sell
fish or ungenerous act, nor fail in the
full performance of those duties which
true patriotism and christian charity
eni DIN. While to all, he was affable'
and kind, to the destitute and needy
he was more than friend Within a
month of his decease, a homeless fam
lily rendered destitute by the events of
the war, were passing through Bolivar
county, seeking better fortunes in the
far west. The weather was inclement,
several members of'the family were
sick and among strangers and without.
they were compelled to stop.
Their condition was made known to
Mr.. Bell, and at once, with prompt
christian charity, heytook them to his
home, gave them food and raiment and
administered to their necessities until
they were well enough to prosecute
their journey. 3'tal4 S'15
In the performance of such deeds as
these and in the discharge fhis duties
rs citizen, obeying and enforcing the
laws'of the land, Mr.. Bell endeared
himself to all and won the merited
of the entire community.
Extended eulogy of such charac
Jer, is not necessary. His mourning
tamily have the sympathy of friends
who knew his worth, and will long
cherish the memory of his virtues.
After a, life well spent he sleeps in
peace and died as he lived an HONEST
IAN. GT n2 b
Since the above was put in type, we.
lave been informed, that Lewis Gallo
way, the infant son ofMr. Bell died on
he day after his father, and was in
erred in the same grave with him.
lis family has the sincere coincidence
# friends in their great Affections.