The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1888-12-14

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| widely different from his own.
| The people always respect courage and
lndepende'' of character Judge Settle
possessed THESE qualities in IN eminent
degree o he was bold in the enunciation
of his VI VS. and fearless in he discharge
of the d':ies Of the different high positions
| held by him His official stations were
| occupied during difficult times when mems
| feelings were most bitter: but such was
the dignity Of his presence and the firm
| ness Of his resolution that instant and un-
| questioning obedience was yielded to his
authority, whether sitting - d Ipdge, or
| presiding over the deliberations Of con
Ventlon or legislature Yet so good a
| heart had he, and 50 kind and benignant
| was his manner, that even his enemies At
| last became his friends. Il Is seldom IL
the history of a people, that one 50 promi-
t nenI ana active IN time Of turmoil and
! revolution, has maintained 50 strong a
/ hold upon popular affection and inspired
| such deep feelings Of interest and friend
| ship,
When the cry went forth Judge Settle
is dead" the streets were Instantly filed
| with people, inquiring aDd sorrowfui; aud
| IN the death room, where friends and
! physicians were assembled. bending over
| lis PROSTATE form, resorting to every plan
! 10 save his life, when all was over, strong
men wept and sohbed like children.
AT the time of his death he was prob
ably the foremost man of his party in The
South and the end came when his fine
abilities were III their prime Many eyes,
| all over the country. were looking for him
to be called 10 Washington as a member
| Of the new administration. With his
knowledge and ability, and above all,
| with his kind heart, how much good could
| he have accomplished for he South, and
with what grace and dignity would he
have sustained himself III the capacity of
a councillor TO the head of great nation!
The greatness of men is generally es-
! timated from their public career and ser
! vices. This is not always true test. It
Vas III the family aud among his intimate
! friends that he shining virtues of Judge
/ Settles character were most apparent.
! His social traits were beyond comparison
/ He had a pleasant word and a kind look
and smile for every one. He was benevo-
! lent TO the poor. His generosity outstrip-
4 ped his means. The lowly and humble
venerated him for his tender heart. He
! loved little children and was patient with
! them. He was not promoter Of strife
and discord, but a peace maker.
He had gathered around him, near at
hand, hi- children and grandchildren: and
! they all looked up to him with pride and
affection, as their leader and adviser bat
yet he was their friend and companion.
He was thoughtful for the comfort and
! happiness of them ali-of sons and iaugil-
/ tors of adult years, and Of the little tod
ders who cannot comprehend the magni
tude OF their loss; but all loved his gentle
ways and genial ua'ure-for affection is
understood by every one, o1 and Young,
great and small"
| have found from personal experience
that it was almost lmpossifie TO boone
acquainted with Judge Settle and not be
captivated by him. There was in him 50
rare union OF those mental qualities that
compel admiration, and those qualities of
( heart thai eucnaiu t}e affect ions; there
was so beautiful "a ttendio . OF the com
mandng and the winning, there was
about him such dignity and charm taat
| to know him was TO love him,
During the last few years Of his life he
was frequent attendant upon public
| Worship aud a dilieent student of the
/ Word of God ard of the book that threw
/ light upon its teachings. of late he has
often said to the membe1s of his family
that for him death had no terrofs.
Why such one IN the prime of life
should be taken from country to which
at this cli Is his presence seemed SO neces
sary, and from family. of which he was
J a
terry fir beyond our powers OF solution.
We can only bow our heads and say.
Even 50, Father, for so it seemed good
in thy sight That God has a reason and
a wise aud loving reason we know, al
though ne has not revealed it to us. But
while we cannot understand his provi-
denc-, we can trust his love We cannot
penetrate into the working Of bis Infinite
mind, but we can pi low cur heads upon
his bosom and feel the beating of his inf
mite heart. Even il he anguish Of affiic-
tion we nave his assurance: Like as a
father piticth his children. so the Lord
pitIeth them that fear him; for he know
eth our frame; he rememhereth that we
are dust" In the loneliness of bereaye-
! ment We c.;n hear q voice of infinite ten
deruess whispering TO our souls, will
never leave you nor fOrsake you. Amid
all the dark and battling mysteries of hi,
; providence. we can rest upon his promise
what do thou knowest not, but thou
; shalt know hereafter"
, been learned
,, And suns and stars forever more have set
The things which our weak judgments her,
have spurned,
The things Ger which we grieyed Will
lasheS wet,
VIII flash before us amid life's dark night
A
/ | And we shall see how all Gods plans wer
l right,
I And what most seemed reproof was lov
q most true.
! And shall shortly know that len gthene
breath
>, Is not the sweetest gift God sends hi
r friend,
. And that sometimes the sable pail of deaf
CCuceG the faiTeSt boon His love Ca
> send.
e If we could push ajar the gates Of life.
/ And stand wi hin, and all God 5 working
: We could interprer all this doubt and strife
- And for each mystc.y find there a key.
u But not to- day then be content poor hear
Gods plans, like lilies, pure and whit
# unfold.
apart
e Time viii reveal The caiyxes of gold
:. And if, through pat eEt toii we reach tt
l. land.
" Where tiret, feet with sandals loo-ed ND
II Where We shall clearly know and unde
t, ITnINi> ;n,t We shall say. God Knew II
n best y
d 4 Wo1na:.7~ Discovery.
IS .Another wonderful discovery mas Dee
4 made and that too by lady in this con-
le ty Disease fastened its clutches upc