Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-11-10
MEMORIAL MEETING.


mfngtOn 10 the Memory of the Late T.
GIarLsOn Taylor.
On Monday evening, the Hall of the Abra-
ham Literary Association, on Seventh street,
east of Walnut was filled with colored people,
the family of the late r. G. Taylor, two white
reporters and about half dozen white friends
ofthe deceased teacher, who desired TO hear
the services, Of respect, to the lamented
TAYLOR. The Abraham Literary Association
and the Young Mems Union Christian Asso-
citation, over two hundred members in all,
attended in body, carrying banners.
About eight o'clock, Prof. W. ii. Day said
that 1t was n solemn OCCASION; that the object
was to show respect TO the memory of the late
Il. Clarkson Taylor.
Amer the choir had sung hymn, prayer
was made, and portion OF the scripture
read.
Prof. Day read the names of the following
Committee OF Arrangements hav
ing desired him 10 act as Chairman.
NicePresdent George W. Fushy, Presi-
dent of the Abraham L. A. VIM. Il. Grim
mage, President of Y. NJ. U, Christian Asso-
Rev Peter Spencer Williams David
ii. Gustus. Secretaries A. Mcpherson john
son; James Bosick. Musical director, Peter
s. Blake.
Rev. p. S. Williams said he felt oppressed
on this occasion. lie bad been acquainted
with T. Clarkson Taylor for 10 or 20 years,
making his acquaintance soon after he came
to the city. Mr.. Taylor taught school success
fully on West street, between Fourth and
Fifth streets. When taken sick, at that time,
Rev. Williams visited and cared for him. At
one time, when under the slow fever, he was
not expected to live from one hour to another.
During the acquaintance Mr. Taylor was al
ways found TO be gentleman and Christian.
Our brethren and sisters OfcOlOr feel the loss
of II. Clarkson Taylor. The last sermon Mr.
Taylor preached us, a few Sabbaths ago,
should be remembered. IL was "Ihero was
war in Heaven" A more generous hearted
man | never met with in all my life On the
Saturday before he was buried he and went
to Philadelphia. While in the cars he josted
and talked with me. left that city to return
before he did. left at p O'Clock he left
about A o'clock. About the same time on the
following Saturday | was following him to
the tomb.
Mr.. d. II. Gusius read the following resolu-
ton, which, towards the close Of the meeting,
were unanimously adopted.
In view of the loss we have sustained by
the deceasc of our friend and adviser, T. Clark.
son Taylorand ofthe still heayierloss sustained
by those who are nearest and dearest to him,
Resolrod, that it is but just tribute TO the
memory of our departed friend to say that we
regret his removal from our midst and mourn
for him as one worthy OF our respect and re-
gard.
Resolced, that in our sorrow for the loss of a
faithful friend i'm life, we find consolation In
the belief that our loss is his gain.
Res0lrsd,Ihat we sincerely condOle with the
family ofthe deceased in the dispensaton of
Divine Providence, and commend them to the
mercful care of Him who doeth all things for
the hest and whose chastisements are made in
mercy.
Resolped, that theseResolutions Of our heart
felt sympalhy and sorrow be published, and
copy forwarded to the family Of our departed
friend by the Secretary of this meeting.
Mr.. d. H. Gustus said that Mr.. Taylor, in
the midst Of life and of usefulness towards his
was taken away. We found our
friend and adviser, r. Clarkson Taylor, in the
times that it was worth something for man
to be a friend to our race. In the days of
slavery, when it was troublesome times to us,
you found T. Carkson Taylor always onhand
giving us friendly advice, what best TO do.
The last advice that l remember hearing him
give, was that at an educational meeting
where he advised every effort and means in
our power for the cultivation of the intellect
and for the development of that intellect
which God has given US. Are we carrying
out that instruction tonight The way he
pointed out to us is the road which leads to
wisdom; wisdom, you know, is knowledge
and knowledge is power in the land. we
must embrace the time while we have the
This life, brief and unimportant
as il is, is but preparation for higher and
more enduring existence, and that's in home
where death does not come, where mourning
is never heard, and where the perfect existence
denied here is promised those who, in this
brief soiourn on earth, are faithful to the end.
We no longer hear that mans voice giving us
counsel OF pointing to US 40 a land mark
The choir here sang several verses OF hymn
after which was an address made by white
man.
Dr. s. Marshall (a.) said You are well
aware that Friend r. Clarlson Taylor's great
fundamental principle of life was that each
and every individual should follow the i'm
pressions of Justice, truth and righteousness.
This was the religion of T. Clarkson Taylor.
1t was an every day religion 1t was not a
Sabbath day religion nor religion that per-
mittcd YOU are me TO uphold injustice to our
tellowman six days in the week and make the
Sabbath only a day Of religon-a day to wor-
ship God. Ills religion taught him to worship
God in everything. Ills principles taught
that we should sec God IN everything. l
often think it u great pity that we cannot see
the goodness of our brother while living
Dul II OlANl nuIlAlAo thAN w iNANNeNNN-
righteous and stone the prophets we belle
those who are sent us to teach the truth. This
is almost universal. I give this advice to YOU
Have more liberality, charity and justice 10
lelowmen. Do not condemn ielowman
until YOU have exercised the same virtues and
principles that y0u see they exercises and, be
honest Every day try to do things that are
true and Just, and you will reap rich reward
of happiness, and contentment OF spirit. You
may be prosecuted, hated, sconed and spit
upon, but, there is something that speaks to
the inner man which says, "Peace ON earlh,
GOOD will to man. | ask that you will not
walk i'm the paths of prosecutors and not
persccute one another IfOne OF your friends
has an idea to impress, and it is different
from yours, do not condemn until you have
investigated that matter to the core and know
of the truth that he is wrong, and then you
will be prepared to prosecute him and teach
the truth. Never condemn man until you
can show he is wrong, and show a better
way. This will be the criterion you can go by.
Then, there will be no suffering, imprlsonmg
or burning at the stake for teaching the truth
as has been done through past ages. For an
answer to the question what Is earthly
glory ~ ask Caesar, Hannibal and Napoleon
| Only one answer can be given-"Man'
highest earthly glory. is to do the will Of
Heaven; to rise and battle nobly with mora
might for the truth, labor for humanity and
right-ior by this SIMPLE standard shall all
at last be tried and not by earthly glory OIL
works OF mans pride. IL you will follow
these principles, peace and happiness will b'
yours. Thus you will do most honor TO ou
dear departed friend and be prepared TO follow
him, through the dark shadow OF Of the valley
of death into glorious happiness.
After the singing Of another hymn
IT, II n Tonpq Of the IT. NJ Christian
Association, made an address which wa
frequently applauded.
Mir. Gustus then presented Prof. Day VIII
was the last speaker of the evening Ate
speaking particularly in reference to the de
ceased Friend, he mentioned that upon Mr.
Taylor's decision, on one occasion Of tel
minutes duration, rested tho purchase ofthe hal
in which the present meeting was being held
Friend T. G. Taylor, although born in Vii