Middletown transcript., 1872-10-19
~ ~ AgAi1asss Nksaserips.
WilltAx j. Hualocx.


This remarkable man, whose death %.
eurrsd u 81. Georges. Del. % the I'd Of
October, 1874. was Delsvassan By birth, |
aud great lover both Of The States Of |
Delaware and Maryland. His parents re-
moved to Maryland when he wss 10 early |
life. but hc returned 10 Delaware when =
bout II years Of age. snd here 10 spent |
the remainder Of bis long and useful lie.
engaged in tho peaceful punuits Of sgri.
culture, aud not surpassed BY any 10 bis
knowledge Of that scicace, or 10 his pscu-
l;arly happy method Of teaching Il 70 osh-
crs. A one tract Of land aiter smother
came into his possession. he displayed the
rare power Of turning the wilderness into
the fruitful field, aud causing the waste
aud barren places to bud and blossom %
the rose. SO beautiful was bis system Of
tillagc. that traveller, in Maryland and
Delaware were wont TO stop and examine
his waving harvests; his instrumcnts Of
labor; his plans for reclaiming abandon.
cd lands; his hands; his stock his gran
aries; and much Of the rich scenery nov
meeting the eye in these States Of Della
ware and Maryland Is thus rich because Of
his advice. his plans. and his labors. No
man in these States has done more for the
elevation Of the science and art Of farm
ing, than he.
As Mr.. Hurlock did much for the To-
tcrests Of agriculture in his State. so did
he likewise for the interests Of Education.
sustaining his grandson at the University
Of Virginia; supporting young ladies' at
Seminaries Of learning in distant places !;
providing teachers for schools in bis neigh
borhood I; and doing his best for the furn-
ishing Of School-rooms, and the adornment
Of the grounds surrounding these temples
Of learning.
He did much. also, for the Church !;
giving to the various churches that called
on him for aid, and for series Of years was
atrustcc in the Presbyterian Church in his
vicinity.
Mr.. IIurlock was correct man n man
of justice; Of strict integrity faithful to
his promises exact in his contracts /; liv.
ing up to his own engagements, and ex-
pccting all others to live up TO theirs. Hc
would not allow himself to be cheated. al.
though he was called rich. but he gave
and he required even. handed justice. This
caused some to misunderstood and misrep.
resen, him, but that he could no, help
lie was independent, he had decided o.
pinions of his own; he did not borrow
them from others. He did not adopt an
opinion because others held IT, He did
not cast away an opinion because others
rcpudiatcd it. He had the rare courage
to be himseif. lie dared to be singular
With all this independence. he was a
very kind man. lie was kind to the poor
aud needy, and to him who had no help.
crs. lie was kind to the stranger He
was kind to the struggling young man.
lie often helped the outcast and dcsolato
soul. aud many time did he cause the
heart Of the widow and the fatherlcss to
sing for joy.
He was man who both loved the
Lords day and observed il in all his long
life. aud IN his thousands Of business trans
actions. lie loved the Sord Of God, and
read it regularly, aud studied il carefully
and cndcavorcd to conform himself to its
sacred dictates. lie loved the truth, and
hated lie. lie loved prayer, aud was a
man Of prayer His habits OF private
prayer; Of daily prayer aud. toward the
termination Of his life. Of prayer " withou,
ceasing," were remarkable (; and, moral
and temperate and upright rs he was. Il
was touching to observe his entire depen-
dence upon the Saviour Of sinners, and to
note his childlike trust in Him. He had
no doubts at last. No fears harassed and
disturbed his peace. He was called away
suddenly, but his departure was tranquil
as the setting Of the Summers sun after q
long day Of light and glory.
- Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord from hcnceforsh; yea, saith the
Spirit, that they may end rest from thei,
labors. and their works do follow them''
Phila. Oct. ltth 1872. Il.