Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-17

We want no such state Of things;
and therefore desire tho exclusion
of the "Heathen Chinee r
d.: Brisbane of Arena Dead.
The Madison Journal of Saturday
contained an elaborate obituary Of the
deceased, from which we excerp the
following:
''Dr. Brisbane was extensively known and
universally respected wherever known. He
was able. sincere, energetic and true In what
ever he undertook. The positions he took
were always the result of deep and earnest
thought and when once assumed, he felt sure
that he was right, and pursued the right with
great vigor. He was one of the great and good
men Of the State great, because he was true
to principle and was the earnest CHAMP i'm OF
the EQUA. RIGHTS OF MAN, without regard to
birth place or color. Good, because he was
benevolent, kind and active in doing his duty
as citizen, neighbor, and a friend, aud PEI
formed his part in life as an honest, courage
Gus and true Christian gentleman; shrinking
from no duty, his mind was satisfied TO be
RIGHT, through fear or favor.
DIR, VIM, Henry Brisbane was native OF
South Carolina, born early in the present cen
tury and inherited large number OF slaves.
In early manhood he became convinced that
slavery was wrong, and proved the honesty oil
his convictions by emancipatiDg nis own
slaves, and, in consequence, taking rank among
the poor men Of the country. he brought Ills
slaves north-some 80 III number-anu saw
them well settled in life AS free men ana
women. In the early days OF the agitation Oi
the anti-slavery cause, DR.. Brisbane was among
n
with the late James q. Birney, Or. Bailey,
Salmon z. Chase, Gerritt Smith, VIM. Lloyd
Garrison, and other noble and bold men OF
those DAYS when to make speech against the
institutions oi slavery, was the signal Tor moo
F.w men sacrificed mole, or performed Dstter
service. in bringing about me aOoiilioh oi
slavery than did Or. Brisbane. He was all able
and logical speaker and writer, and, for May
wears, devoted most Of his time IN educating
The ucople up to the true dangers and wrongs
of slavery in this country. During his labor III
the nil-slaveIy work. his hODe, we DelleVe.
was at Cincinnati, whele he Is still remembered
with hlgn regard by many Of lhe Oldest lnhao'
itants Of that city. nj.
1t is nearly twenty five years since DR.. Bris'
bane took up his residence ~ Wisconsin. As
was natural, DR.. Brisbane became all afdeht
Republican Oh the formation OF that party,
| aud has remained true working lneinber u
the organization TO the day OF ms death. III
the winter OF 1857 he served rs Cnlet Cierk OF
our State Senate, making capable ana ialtil'
| full officer. Soon after he became the pastor
| OF the Baptis. Church OF this city, winch he
| held ill after tho breaking out Of the war. UP
| 10 this time DR.. Brisbane had been what Was
| then known Us States Rights kepnbhcai'. Oh
the stOrmng Of Fort Sumter. Ne Dccat.r con
yinced OF Ills former error anu p'SAr''y ~
nouncld II, and joined the other Wing u Inc
parry.
mssoned rs Chaplain Of the Second cavalry
Regiment under command Ut Col. C.C. wash
burn. His military service was brief being
well advanced In years, his health was INSULT.
| cient for the hardships OF camp NE. Tie was
appointed by his Old time friend, Salmon r.
Chase, when Secretary pf the Treasury, as one
of three Tax Commissioners, In South Carolina,
where he performed excellent service Tor some
time. Since that DIR. Brisbane has occupied NO
| public position, but has been quiet resident
| vi Arena, in Iowa county. Tic WAS mol H.
different. however. to public affairs, anu gave
considerable personal attention 70 pOhtIcs. lie
was III ulber Of the National Convention al
| Cincinnati in June, 1876, and was energetic III
! hi, efforts to secure the nomination Vi Hon
James q. Blame. AT this time he met large
] number OF his old associates Vi many years
| before, when he was resident Of CINCINNATI.
| II was our fortune to witness soine vi The
| meetings of the old citizens Of that city, Will
| hand shaking, aud the molstcned eye, gave
| conclusive evidence Of The high regard III
which the memory OF our old mend was held
! by those who had known him IN his younger
years, when he had given up his inheritance
/ from q SENSE of duty, and was devotilg Ills
whole time in Riding his country hon the lou
! blot of slavery. In June, 1914, The Old Abo-
/ ton Guard head "A reunion ia Chicago. In this
/ body of old veterans in the anti slavery cause,
| Dr. Brisbane TOOK an active part.
! Dr. Brisbane was also leading advocate OF
| the cause OF temperance; indeed, he was n
promoter of every good cause. In converse
lion he was very ready anu extremely agree
able and Instructive. 1t was ever pleasure
to listen To his conversation, iali OF Illustration
and Incl enl. Iii. memory Was retentive, and
his iouy and eventiui life had stored 1t with
vast amount Of valuable information, which
he impaired with spirit aud with benefit to all
with whom he talked.
This paper has often contained articles from
the pen ut DR.. Brisbane. HIS writings were
always clear and pure In style, ana his articles
were sure to be read with deep interest. he
had done much hard work In life was learned
in two pruiessions-a Doctor OF Divinity and
Doctor OF Medicine,-and had devoted consid-
cradle time u both, with marked success. But
his work is done, and we'll done. He has now
gone to receive that reward in future life that
awaits ali who are faithful and true to duty
a ,tvNla In th.,W ~