The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-12-14
DYING WORDS.
Last Sayings and Doings of Distin.
guished Persons.

Emperor Seyerus.-l have seen all
things and all things are of but little
value.
Julian the Apostats-O Galilieans,
thou hast conquered.
Cicero. Here, veteran, if you think
it right strike. Blowing his head to
the assassins
CYRUS the Great.--Adieu, dear chill
dren, may your lives be happy; carry
my last remembrance to your mother,
and for you, my faithful friends, as well
absent as present, receive this last fare
well, and may you live in peace.
Henry H.--O shame shame! l am
conquered king-a conquered king !
Cursed be the day on which | was born,
cursed be the children that | leave be-
hind mel
Queen EIizabeth.--All my possessions
for moment of time.
Mary Queen of Scots.--O Lord, in
thee have hoped, and into thy hands
commend my spirit.
Anne Boleyn.--It is Small, very small
indeed (clasping her neek.)
Empress Josephine. shall die re-
GREETED; l have always desired the
happiness of France. did all IN
nv power to contribute to 1T. L can
sssy " itII Il uth that tho ntst wilt Of Ma
poleon never caused tear to be shed.
Madame Roland. liberty liberty!
how MANY crimes are committed in thy
name.
Cardinal Beaufort.-What! is there
no bribing death.
Rev. John Newton. More light, more
love, more liberty. Hereafter, | hope
when I shut my eyes on the things of
time, | shall open them in better
world. What thing it is to live I'M
der the shadow of the, Almighty! |
am going the way of all flesh. l am
satisfied with the Lords will.
Rev. George Whitfield am dying
Christopher Columbus. = Into thy
hands, 0 Lord, 1 commend my spirit.
Sir Thomas Moore.--I pray you see
me safe up, and for my coming down
let me shift for myself. descending the
scafold.)
William Pitt the younger.--My coun-
try, Oh, how | love my country
Lord Palmerston. treaty with
Belgium yes, read me that sixth clause
again
Marco Bozaris-To die for liberty is
pleasure, and not pain.
Marshal Murat.-Save my face aim
at my heart.
Lord Nelson. Thank God, have
done my duty.
Alferi.-Clasp my hand, my dear
friend, 1 die.
Haller.--The artery ceases to beat.
Mirabeau.-Let me die to the sound
of delicious music.
Micheal Angelo.-My soul l resign to
God, my body to the earth, and my
worldly possessions to my friends,
Jean Paul Richter.-My beautiful
flowers.
Schiller.-Many things are becoming
clearer to me.
Addison.-See in what peace Chris
tian can die.
DIR. Johnson am about to die.
DIR. Andrew Combe.-Happy ! hap
pyI
Headley vicar.-Cover my face
| Cover my face
Robert Burns.-Don't let that awk
ward squad fire over my grave.
| Washington Irving.-Well, mus
arrange my pillows for another weary
night; if this could only end.
Franklin. dying man can do moth
ing easy.
| Washington.-It is we'll.
| John Adams, Independent power.
Thomas Jefferson.-I resign my sou
to God, and my daughter to my coun
try.
John Quincy Adams.-It is the las
on earth; | am content.
Andrew Jackson.-What is the ma
ter with my dear children? Have
alarmed YOU? Oh, do not cry. b
good children, and we will all meet
f heaven.
Daniel Webster. Il still live.
/ John Randolph.-Remorse remorst
Write it! write it larger larger!
Stonewall Jackson.-Let US cro'
over the river, and rest in the shade
the trees.