The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-21

1t IN a sad commentary on human
Justice, that VIC wait to wreath iD,mOr
teUes on the dead, where we should have
bestowed laurels upon the living Is 1t
envy, or Is it self-love, that forces us
thus TO lag in our encomiums, and, NJ 1t
were. triumph in obituaries? There
are. fortunately, some natures which
combine the virtues that crystalize
human affection, and ennoble human
aspirations OF this mould was the
noble Christian gentleman who has
gone TO meet the reward that follows
half century Of time. devoted to the re-
epons;bilties Of eternity.
We do not propose an eulogy, nor do
we az this time, propose to enter mi
nutely upon tho remarkable points Of
interest connected with the life OF Mr..
Maybin, "a q lawyer, patriot. or Chris
tan gentleman There was that in the
life, personal and professional, of Mr..
Maybin which the highest geographic
genius would revere and gladly record.
There arc in few lives, indeed, more
varied interests centered. A youth of
steady or at least concentrated labor
in preparation for professional life; an
carly manhood full OF promise, followed
by fruidcn seldom equalled In intel
lectual brilliancy or professional sue
cess.
A truthful biogrspher, at this point.
would paint the human results Of youth
fA ambition satisfied. and inteliectusli-
ty revelling In accomplished aspira-
tions. rather than In the steady convic-
tion OF thought, or the calm results Of
sober contemplation.
But sudden and wonderful revolu-
tion, marked the meridian OF his life.
Mr.. Msybin, from the theories OF an in
tellectuality belonging to the age Of
Thomas Payne, espoused and ever after
humbly followed. that stern self-abne
cation which marks the ideal Of Christi
aGity.
The writer for years. was intimately
acquainted with Mr.. Maybin after this
wonderful change. In no case was the
wide breach between religion and the
Ology 80 wonderfully marked as in his
life
As q Lawyer Mr.. Maybin was adroit
and palnstabing; "a dangerous adver-
sary conscientious and trusty coun
eelor:a wonderfully vigorous and able
advocate, A an orator he was never
cfiorescent He eschewed hyperbole
Vigorous. lucid and always graceful. |
his classical correctness and beauty of
style charmed and fascinated all, while
the stern vigor Of his logic convinced
and overwhelmed.
Only few years since, many of the |
present members of the bar collected
in wonder and admiration, as this ''old
man eloquent" with fading vision and
enfeebied frame, warmed up with his
argument and overwhelmed his adver-
ssries with the Golden, golden glories
OF the golden olden times" OF forensic
oratory
Few, indeed. who knew the modest
Christian who spoke so tenderly to the
children Of our SABBATH Schools, and the
Sstutored congregations OF our subur-
ban churches. knew the great fires Of
eloQuence that slumbered In the depth
Of that glorious old man.
But we must defer to other
pens she noble subject Of our
feeble notice The life OF this good
man is one for the study and emula-
ton OF the youths of our stricken COM
Seldom, indeed, have we
10 record SO sad loss to the communi-
ty. Let Us hope that in the lesson Of
bis life our people, young and old, may
ind an entidota 70 the poison Of modern
examples