The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-01-08


heart. twas quietly presented, if anything
needed II was taken; il not, declined, not
word was spoken, but an eloquent
silence between the two. There was
something so delicate in the manner of
giving, surely II must have been doubly
blessed
He was bold as lion and aggressiyely
deiianf when occasion demanded, and yetas
tender as woman. ] can well recall many
incidents Of the war, in the sight of suffer-
ing, when his eyes were moist in unspoken
sympathy, and his gentle heart was wound
ed TO its depths.
Gov. Brown WAS a chivalrOus soul "a
magnificent type of true manhood, digni-
fed hearing, and magnetic preseEcc. can
/ well remember him nj The Presidents aud
other publ" ltycrs. He bore himself with
quiet yet stately dignity how he was list
chrd To, and how maryeloIlsly he enter
tanned by his fascinating conversational
powers. In the Halls of his State, in the
HALL of Federal and Confederate Congress
ses, he was always equal 10 every emer-
gency and the peer of the ablest. lie was
an earnest speakcr--logical. and eloquent
when need demanded. lie entertained
some orr ginll and adranc ed views as to the
conduct of the late war. but true 10 the
administration, he did not advocate them
With II capaciOus soul. and grasp. an
insight of true patriot, demanded by the
extraordinary times in which he lived and
figured, he has Tiled well rounded life
with the uncloudcd lustrc Of true states
manship, and the noble record Of good
deeds.
lie endearcd himself to the peogie, for he
aimed always to promote their interests:
he was watchful of their welfare aud faith
ful to principle he has rcapcd the reward
of duty done. The people trusted him.
they hOnored him, and no mans name is
more thoroughly interviewer in the history
Of the State than his.
| A saw him last at JacksOn-a memorable
year, 1879, aud II memorable occason-after
Col. Lamar's matchless philippe upon the
Ames usurpation and administration. and
his powerful arraignmcnt of the republican
party. He gave us in confusion of his
| speech, II golden tongue portrait of the
members of the old Congress when Mis.s-
! sippi had representatives that were men Of
rare purity, honor possessing all the higher
elements Of craftsmanship, and represent
| tatiycs that have not been surpassed in
| this or any other Government. His pOr-
! traiturc of Gov. Brown was SO striking in
its admirable likeness, 50 perfectly defined,
| so just in measurement, 80 happily limned,
and so warm in glowing coloring, that he
thrilled and electrified the entire audience
The Goycrnor-yenerablc in his gray, flow
ing locks, grand in his majestic age-smply
raised gracefully and stood erect for mo-
ment, grateful for the kind words. | won
dcrcd what must have been the nIllncss of
his great heart under such graceful, clo-
qucnt and deserved homage.
There is nothing more graceful. there is
nothing more impressive than an adequate
and just recognition of the services of such
man. II makes him feel that there is vir-
tue in doing duty that there are perfect
balances in all things, and il more fOrcibly
emphasizes the fact that we have Hot Hced
IN ruin. pen il hcre--I wish | could write
il upon the stars that are constantly look
ing upon us-that in their bright faces we
might read it as we walk. and are bowed
down often under sore trials, that there |.
sure reward for duty well performed, aud
that good deeds are immortal!
In Gen. Georges analysis of hi- charac-
ter. his graphic description of his career.
and his emphatic notice of his being truly
sclf-madc -- depending upon his own re-
sources and consequently scli-reiant-he
evolves the great principle of his moral
basis-which is equally as admirable ~ the
climax of his career aud presents ~ an
example most valuable subject of study
for the youth Of this State-an example
highly worthy of consideration aud imta-
ton. pray they may not overlook. His
political and social ethics are rcplcte with
all that is calculated 10 strengthen one in
duty his sclf-culture a stimulant To amh-
ton, and the nIllness oflife II bulwark Oily
ing light 10 him who aims to write his name
high among the illusirious names of his
state or generation
! can but think that such man has left
u lasting impression upon the times that
his good deeds live after him. and are
treasured A. a rich inheritance. II sacred |
memory in the hearts Of his appreciatiye |
countrymen.
"To live in the hearts OF those We love Is not to
dc''i
7Zis Is marble that wW not cramJls. a |
monument in living hearts that j. imperish-
able! Reyerently place upon his new
made grave, where the Soulhland's rarest
and most fragrant flowers may bud and
blow. to cXhale their tropical freshness and
perfume, on the grave where Mississippi's
proud sons and daughters may in future re-
peat the tokens of respect. and plant fresh
immortelles of rosemary for undying re-
mcmbranre, and keep forever green the SEN
timcnt Of love and homage The departed
statesman 50 richly merits.