The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-04
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To the Memory OF TRos >. Knauh, Ntch-
olas Culleton and John j. O'Neill,.

,s4ta regular meeting ofaHberhian sooiety,
tssd at tieif han, the following preamble anhre
i solutions were unanimously adopted:, 1:;,r
SO rapidly and so ind!scr!ninately.ha death
invaded our circle within the past few years, that
scarcely monthly reunion passes but we, have
| to discharge the solemn duty Of recording the
| demise Of a. valued member. This time DEATHS
messenger has cut down, along With the man in
the ripeness of years. the promising youth IN the
flower of budding manhood. When the old and
more advanced in years die. there is the refec!
tion that but little while could have postponed
the visitation; but when the young die, 1t spreads
sorrow as acute as the anguish which is felt
when nature or accident suddenly bursts the tie
which links together the generation that IS rising
up With that which.is passing away. ~ 81!
Thomas J. Knaun whose death we are called
upon to record and deplore, was one of the most
valued and efficient members Of this society.
But few months since he was with US In the fnll
vigor Of health and strength. he now sleeps In
the silent toomb; his spirit rests In the hands Of
the Efeat6r.. Hs early demise should serve TO re-
| mtnl US Of the frail tenure by which Life Is held
and at the same time of the certainty OF death
Upright and honorable In all his dealings, he has
left behind him the recollection OF well spent
life. Thoqghnot M Irlshman, the recital Of Ire
lands ;su,ertngs and wrongs ever touched q
fender chord in his heart, and awakened sympa'
thy in his bosom. He was ever prompt in at
tendance ct our meetings, unWavering In his de.
votion to the best interests OF our society, and
most frank and friendly IN his intercoursc.Wi;h
Itfss ID 'mfembers. . We take pride In recalling the
smile which was won't 10 light up his manly face,
and which seemed to radiate the warm sunshine
Of his heart. he loved his native State with all
the ardor OF patriot, and to her welfare did his
heart ever incline with emotions Of profound ad-
mlra.lon and devotion. After life passed In the
exercise of private usefulness and virtue, he has
at length departed, loaded with the affectlonate
regard OF those with whom be was associated-an
example OF all that adorns the life OF 4 private
citizen. In his domestic circle he hal the full
measure Of earthly happiness, to heart like his,
in the unbouuded affection of the companion OF
his bosom and the offspring Of their mutual love.
or the grief of his bereaved widow and his now
fatheriess children, 1t does not become us to at.
tempt O description. Into that private and 50
cred scene OF mourning we viii not, even by
imagination, Intrude.
Nicholas Culleton has passed away from
earth. He has been removed from those whom
he so fondly cherished, anu to whose happiness
and Improvement his whole thoughts were direct.
ed. Generous and frank by. nature. and !of a
courteous and unassumIng disposition, he enjoy.
ed the confidence AMI won the affections OF our
entire circle. A native Of Ireland, but for many
years an adopted citizen Of South Carolina, he
was endeared to US by the strongest ties Of frend
- rrh flr tinyf ad
with the interests and welfare Of the community
In which he liyed and by the people ofwhich he
was so highly respected, his heart never for
moment wavered In devotion to the Green Isle
beyond the pillows, whose son he with love and
pride confessed himself to be. With him love Of
country was breathing inspiration-a silent
heart.nre The friendless emigrant landing on
our shores ever found In Nicholas Culleton true
friend and kind beneiactor. II was, however,
in the social circle and In the relations Of private
life, that his virtues were most conspicuous.
Amable, artless and benevolent he never failed
to acquire the esteem and respect Of those with
whom he associated. Candor, .frankness and
honor characterized his intercourse, and were
apparent In all his transactions. His earthly cup
was full full of oil that makes life for the present
desirable, and full Of all that seemed to throw
light and hope on the future. Heaven, in It's
mercy, permitted him 10 breathe his last sur.
rounded by the cherished objects Of his tender
ness and affection. He died in the sacred ordl
nances of:rellgion, aud In the full assurance OF
that reward which it offers to the just. While he
lived we loved him; though dead we will not cease
to honor him.
John J. o'Nci!l. whom this society claimed as
member rather by inheritance than election, has
been cut down In the bloom OF youth. lie had
scarcely completed hts twenty fourth year. Ills
life was full OF promise. He was courted and sur:
rounded by troops OF admirtng friends. His eX.
ample was pointed at as model Of good behavior
and moral excellence. He was beloved by his
companions, aud he was the darllng youth Of his
now bereft and heart stricken parents. No temp:
tatlon could seduce him from the path Of virtue
and mnglng as lie did m active member OF SO
many voluntary associations, he contributed much
TO their successful management ami elevation!
He entered our festive circle when but a boy and
endeared himself to us by his many fine qualities
bis genial temper. and his deep.seated interest III
all that concerned the welfare OF our society. He
sprung from sire whose example was worthy or
lmltasiUn, aud whose interest and devotion 1.-The
welfare Of The Hibernians might be eqlalled but
never could be eXcelcd. Have we not cause
to mourn! At the bidding OF O higher sum-
mons he resigned his membership about the
same flu his father was vacating the chalr,
which 70: several years he had honored as presi'
dent. We will mi S him from this board each
month that brings US together. Many OF US, es:
pecially the young, will miss him in their daily
walks. iu their social gatherings, when nature
spreads its charm anu gladness shines like o
star-but greater than all these will be the ach
ing void he will leave In the hearts O. 4 devoted
anu loving family, whose deep grief only serves
to chasien and purify the lesser and more modl.
fed form OF our presen; aliliction.
In testimony thereof OF our respect for the
memory Of the deceased, belt
Resolred. That tllis society receives with pro-
found regret The intelligence oc the death o.
Thomas ]. kpaun, Nicholas Culleton anil John j.
O'Neill.
Res0lred, That page In the Minute Book be.
dedicated TO their memory; that the preamble
and resolutions he published Ia the daily papers
OF this city, AMI copies be transmitted to the fam.
lilies OF the deceased.
Extract from the Minutes.
JAMES ARMSTRONG, DR., Secretary.
Gailorins, furnishing GOODS, &r.
S'PRING MING.