Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-06-14

To the Memsry II JoSe p a. HoOteB
Our loved ones our Idols Yes, those hOm
We center our fondeS, hO.- ui,ln it -esnS ~
the prec Gus flow rs of sp in, L at renal
wi h US ODl. little while, 10 cher and int
est theu WI her, drop a. q die ye-, fade
away from our presence forever and 81 umble
with the dust Of the earth. ID his s-yth
deals iGs uuumeiy Dl " Oite " w-ere We think
II ma ht De Withheld, strikiug down lue
young, brave and prOalslig youth VINO,
DuOyH with nigh aspifatt ms and bright eX
pee alious for the IN Il z, Is 81 de y hurled
into eternity, Witu scarcely moments " trn-
ing. How true. how applicable was this. IA u
JOSEPH Z. WOoTEN, you * Inan OF prom e
OF refinement, and the highest lrAi > o. har-
aeter, Iuet his unumely emu Oh the llth day
9 pail, near Holy Spr ngs Nj sisslppi, py the
hsnd Of the cowaruly dssd&Sa Tno mad not
the Courage OF mauliness to give him an eQuai
chance, but siealthily plugged the fatal kbife
into The Tltals of this b-lov q and esteemed
young man, cutting the britt ibread of life,
cansing almost instant death. Itow sad, how
nard " realize he aci, hat jOE VOTE
from the Light OF this world aud fTOm the
lleasant as cciaiions that nan inv sun a iiy
gathered around him aud bound him by the
strongest ties OF friendship and love. The
death OF this young man cast gloom over
his many friends. How sad 10 sse The youn
die, ere the springtEie life has fairy
opened. But death loves sbiIinz mark "
rfis true he was lsvotte with all asses,
and this untimely stroke calls forth the tears
and sy u p2thy OF sl who ever & eW him.
Ian his devoted 81, ters dry their tears OF grief
and sadness, and reconcile themse yes 10 the
death of their pet, Their fayorite brother NOi
Justice cries loudly for Vengeance for the vtO-
latinns uf its laws: the weeds OF mourning
and bitter pangs OF griet aad anguish I'll de-
mand retr button, and justice though averted
or delayed for time, must arrest th= eNecu-
ton Of ibis dark deed and inhict upon htB,
in teu-fold form, that death and misery which
he so Justly deserves.
But thou art gone from us, JoE. Thy men,
ory lives and wal ever be fresh a our minds;
thy pure and noble character, thy quiet and
gentle manners, thy strictly moral and tenn
perate habits, and thy tender nd affection ale
feelings for those you loved, are virtues wOr-
thy OF imi alton, and We doubt lot, had you
exemplary character and influence over your
fellow associates, would nave gain for you
q still brighter cioWn Of glory in the presence
of our Holy Father. My friend, we cOud NOS
wish thee back in this vale OF lea sTs. p ace
and happiness is thy lot in the pres
ence OF those loved ones who have
gone before thee, and for the sad ones
Ieft behind, We srieye with them. How
beautiful his devotion % them even TO the
last moment. Thet- cup Of sOTTOT nas been
filled TO Oveffi0WIng; their hearts are bleed
ing with anguish, Il tel with sadn' s. and
gloom. The fragrant flowers OF spring badeck
his sacred restil place, but his soul dwells III
the bright and beautiful home Tar beyo q Z
sEies Be quiet, sad SISTER, the Veil OF dark
ness will be raised. What anguish; what un-
told mi cry has been yours TO suffer. But our
heavenly tsther Is mere fuI; He viii keep
will ever cling TO the memory of their d4r'
ling; their eyes viii I'LL with tears, but time
alone can assuage The deep grief OF theii
] uaouruful hearts