The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-16

Carolina. His politics and his religion are
indicated in the fact that he had one son
named John Calhoun and another named
William Capers.
Bishop McTyeire's mother was Eliza
beth Nimmons, daughter OF Andrew MIN
mons, an lrishnan VINO came over in time
to fight the BATTLES OF the Revolution. He
was for many years the High Sheriff of
Barnwell District, 5. G. lie had the best
Irish qualities, was popular, energetic and
hospitable. He died at the age OF seventy.
His wife was Miss Jemima Montgomery,
born on the Savannah River OF Irish de-
scent. Two qualities essential to pastor
were in equal proportions blended in the
character OF Bishop Mcryeire-ono OF iron
will inherited from his father, ahd the
other the tenderness derived from
his mother lie was gcntemanly
man, thinker prompt TO decide aGd
Bishops last words, which were uttered
shortly alter S o'clock, were Peace,
peace" He then sank rapidly, and at
S;52 o'clock a. m. died. He was conscious
until within few moments OF his death.
Bishop McTyoire had been sick since last
summer. He was taken with chronic
malarial poison which resulted in proslra-
ton of The nerve centers and digestive
organs. Not long ago his liver showed
signs OF disease. He was better
for the last three days, but last night
a hemorrhagc OF the stomach set in,
rapidly pros,rating him. lie will be buried
in the plat with Bishops Soulo and
McKendrce. The burial will take
place Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
There will be no funeral cere-
monies. only the burial service OF
the church will be read at the grave by
Bishop Keencr, OF New Orleans, ii he ar
rives in time. His death was painless
and he passed away like a child going to
sleep. There were present in the room
several physicians, high officers in the
Methodist Church aud all the members OF
his family except his son John, who is in
New Orleans.
The school will remain closed until
Monday morning. II is understood that
Judge T.. II. Eas, will have charge OF the
Univcrsity's ailair until successor TO the
late Bishop is appointed.
RESOLUTIONS OF SORROW.
In the Senate this morning Mai. Sparks
alose aud said: Mr.. Speaker, | have Just
received information OF the death OF Bishop
McTyeire, the senior Bishop OF the Meth
odisi Episcopal Church South. lie was n
good man and a good Christian. | there
fore move the adoption Of the following
resolution:
Resolved, by tho Senate Of Tennessee,
that in the death Of Bishop McTyeirc
the State Of Tennessee and the Meth
odist Episcopal Church have lost a
friend 10 the state and good government,
and brother in the Methodist Church,
whose long lie for the benefit and bless
ings OF the Methodist Church and the re-
ligion OF our Savior was spent usciully and
well, and that q copy OF these resolutions
be given TO the family Of Bishop McTycire,
signed by the Speaker and Senators, TO
show our sympathy IN the calamity that
has bclallen ,hcm and the State OF Ten
nesscc.
Senator Moody spoke fcclingly Of Bishop
McIycirc, saving that the reading OF
the resolution was the first iniorma-
ton OF his death he had received.
Tennessee should feel proud Of Bishop
McTycirc for the great good he had Gc.
compl.shcd in securing the location OF
Vanderbilt University within her borders.
The Church and State bogh will miss him
Senator Burns said that hc regretted the
death OF Bishop Mcfycirc. Though they
differed in their ideas oi religion, lac could
see and appreciate In the deceased Bishop
the qualities OF kind, u good and a great
man, whose death will bo mOuynod by
thousands.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.