The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-07-14


,,.4,ent and incessant contests OF genIns
~ adyersIty, never cease 70 inspire ~
sss hioh admiration and Interest," ana
VIII NIL 20 initiate such laudable efforts.
a zen variation OF the life Of one endowed
Is;th uncommon yigor Of mind: ana suPs-
VIZ VIZ Intellectual and moral faculties, has 10
fl0L .I,arrlls and graces. and always lmparfs
oN ocular and instructive lesson; and
y no mas passed worthily and untaTnlsh-
Uinssbrough the periIs of painful circunn-
81 .aees. lie is surely recommended 90 the
sIs1I.-ation and confidence OF all people.
admll I... ~ trace the course by which he
weed: to study, with . lively aud won
loui1ns, interest, the obstacles he has over
os slae Tby patient toll, and renewed endeav-
cOn and rejoice in the result, when iE Ii
o ls' that manly, consistent and-hon0f-
IL nnrpqse has been followed by success
sD.J 4 beautiful and sublime character
ca~id never thrust others aside, or trampie
M v ~ the dust that he might aktaiFFsOme
lnlsslh end, or, (sO-called.l high position.
"a not like foamings roaring. turbid
l.-rant. rushing onward, recklessiy. tedpfsg
~ ohstacles 70 arrive at q certain point
ese l,og ruin and destruction behind; but
, sAsi ne Iimpiu. ripping stream that flows
hAe.~s,,llv and quietly. sedHlOusIy Gearing
49, imDediments, fertilizing its banks, aud
a.i;n0 liz gentle dews 10 cool and refresh
ssssnsTsfh. The life Of diligent and useful
en VIZ addicted to no vices, who improves
m au, with which God has endowed
W. w soIelv with the intent To benefit his
Mn ,rv and ameliOrate the condition Of
81 equn ssIlow-creatures, is one of the most at
s.sct;ve and encouraging lessons to which
re mind Of hopeful and aspiring natures
w 40 directed and will certainly illustrate
e1I ,,romote that mental and moral adj
A an Of which most men are more or
va. 1"anable. and whose duty it is, both to
roJ AMI their fellow creatures 10 strive
~ ~ Such character is the Hon. A. III.
ss,.'"snbens-whose reputation has long been
ostablished in his native state as man
- ntiiitv. solid and high attainments, per-
sonai energy and purity and mOdesty His
aoriiesf and best efforts were successful ih
sni1i,y his native State superior in her in
.n.asI improvements and sclf-reliance. His
.ntnre is TOO noble TO bave an ear for fiat
ser~ or sycophancy; while studying meh
"nd hooks. unlike most men, he did not
-noit "a study well himself, and ssee himself
ssofhers see him." nor would he ''fiatter
Tsnfnne for his trident, or Jove for his
aoa,er 20 thunder" No one is too obtuse
y admire so beautiful and noble character.
mar can any one point to an act in his life
sbst Gao tarnish it. He is a model of pure
and correct man; and no man Is truls great
Tho IA ga0rdlLy mean, other opinions to the
contrary Notwithstanding. He commenced
M a. A man when most men are under the
gnidance of their parents; in early boybood
md Orphanage, some kind and appreciating
dsfray his expenses at Franklin University,
which be refused to accept unless they
Eoald consent to his returning it, so his
Srst efforts were to make enough TO reim-
nurse them, which he soon accomplished.
md with his kind and noble nature has
never ceased to manifest to them his CRATE
nj feelings. Trace him through labori-
Gus and eventful life, and no one can point
d any act thst can sully his name; and now
he has attained the utmost round, he need
not fear to trace the steps by which he has
aseended. Honor, rectitude of conduct and
modesty have their reward even in this
world His selfishness is of that noble
kad, which gives pleasure and qualification
"a him, when he benefits others. May his
nresent feeble health be renewed and
strengthened. thei eby enabling the great
Patriot and Statesman to aid In restoring
our miserable, dilapidated country to COM
paratiye decency. Though truth, honor.
patriotism and veneration for the laws made
Il bv our ancestors are now trampled in the
II dust, they will certainly rise again, radiant
. in purity, brightness and iohtteness, and
VI drive away the dusky and sable clouds that
sre threatening to deluge us.