The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-05-26
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At Spring Hill Institute, Miss, May 18th, at
$50 A. NJ, our highly esteemed and worthy
young friend, F. r. HART, of Picken's Station,
Miss, after a severe illness of twelve days.
The Philomathean Literary Society, of which
Mr.. Hart was a most worthy member, met md
appointed, as committee, Messrs. II. ii.
Smith, s. P. Burke, and A. C. Love, to draw up
suitable resolutions, expressing the deep grief
and sorrow felt by each member of the Socie-
ty, and the general bereavement of the entire
school, together with a suitable obituary no
tice to his heart-stricken and sorely-affiicted
parents and relatives.
The Committee reported as follows:
Resolved, That while the Society, together
with the entire school, mouIn ms it's own sad
loss, condoles and sympathizes with his dear
parents and relatives at home, in this severe
affection.
Resolved, That the Society procure suita-
BILE badge of mourning to be worn by each
member, from the 10th of this month, until the
close of the session.
The above resolutions were unanimously
adopted, and the Committee presented the fol-
lowing:
We, the Committee and appointed organ
through whom this last sad tribute of respect
is to be paid to our departed friend and broth
er, whose voice has scarcely ceased to be
heard in our midst, when we mingled together
as brothers in the recitation room and Society
Hail. feel our inadequacy to the performance
of this serious task assigned US by our Presi-
dent and brethren.
Ever since his death, deep gloom has been
visible upon the brow of every one connected
with US, and sadness aud sorrow peryade the
hearts of all. At half-past 10 O'clock, A NJ
his remains were borne to the Chapel by six of
his comrades, followed by a solemn procession,
consisting of the Faculty and young ladies and
gentlemen of the school. His body was placed
IN front of the Rostrum, and an excellent SER
mon was preached by the President REV. ]. L.
"COPPER" Text 9th chapter 18th and 10Th YER
SEES of John. IL was a sad occasion. Every one
wept as for q brother. The corpse was then
borne back to his room in the same manner,
where it remained until half-past two o'clock,
when, under the care of Professor Mcdonald,
it left for home. Mr.. Hart was highly esteem
ed by all who knew him. He had won the en-
tire confidence of the Faculty. as a good and
faithful student. He was never known to
shun duty. He ever proved himself more than
adequate to any task assigned him, either by
Instructors, or the Society. He was a youth
who gave promise at some future day, to make
been confined to no narrow limit. His was not
a selfish ambition, but included within its
comprehensive range, the happiness, prosper
ity and glory Of his entire race.
The deceased volunteered at the early age of
thirteen, and Joined the Confederate standard
under General John H. Morgan. Although
young, his patriotic nature would not permit
him to remain at home He fought nobly.-
General Morgan, to reward him for his SER
vices, and the gallantry he had shown on so
many fields Of danger, presented him with his
sword. He was a most extraordinary and ex-
emplary young man, and is worthy the need
FatherI Motherl Sister! be assured that we
all deeply sympathize with you in this be-
reavement. Our prayers are, that you may
resign yourselves TO the will of God, and bear
up under this terrible stroke of His providence
Although we all mourn, we should remember
that our loss and our sorrow, are his gain and
his joy. If we but be faithful christians we
can again live with him, in a purer, holier
world, where all is joy and perfect felicity
May our last words be like his, Il am going
home" Yes, we can there meet our dear
Frank, and swell those loud anthems, that
transport the blood-bought spirits with costa
cy, where no power can separate us. There
fore, weep not, for thy dear Frank yet lives.
Dear Frank, in thy bright home above,
Where saints in Christ are blest
Where God, the Father, reigns in love-
And wearied souls find rest.
No seas of trouble there shall roll,
No gloomy clouds shall rise,
To cast a shadow DER thy soul,
In realms above the skies.
H. H. SMITH,
s. p. BURKE,
A. c. LOVE,
Committee.