The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1892-08-20

Some twenty years ago, he gave up
the practice of Law, removed to New
Orleans, and entered into commercial
pursuits.
His success as such in the firm of
Bush & Levert, and Louis Bush g.
Sons was conspicuous, ard, the es-
TEEN which he acquired among the
business men of New Orleans is evil
denced by his election as first Presi-
dent of the Board of Trade.
Col. Bush was ever noted for his in
tegrity and exalted sense of honor.
His word was as good as his bond.
Whilst he resided in Lafourche, he
was emphatically a leader of men, and
always stood at the head of any party
or faction That he %espoused, being ag-
gressive and determined.
Mi. Bush, in his early days. was an
ardent Wing, marching under its col
ors until they went down in darkness
in 1852. He served his Parish in the
Legislature of the State some 40 wears
ago, and, as a resident of New Or
leans, was elected a member of the
House OF Representatives in 1876, OF
which body he was elected Speaker.
He was one of the counselors of Gov.
F. T. Nichols in his celebrated con
test for the G~ubernatorial Chair of
Louisiana, that finally restored the
State Government to the management
of its own citizens.
In 1851 he was one OF five Brothers
who organised Excelsior Lodge No.
81, |. O. 0. F. in Thibodaux, was its
first Noble Grand, and one of its most
efficient and active members.
In 1866 he again assisted in it's re-
organisation, Assumption Lodge No
43, l. o. o. F. at N~apoleonville being
merged with it.
AAeoA iOhioNlHC " NC" OilcdlS. Hc
took no active part in the work of the
Order, and finally withdrew from it.
Some years since he attached him
self TO the Episcopal Church, and,
continued to be adevoted, active mem
Der of the same until its last sad rites
were performed over his remains in
their tiral resting place. MIR. Bush
was married, first, to Miss Gueno,
who lived but a short while, leaving
one daughter who died many years
ago. His second wife was Miss Celeste
Gresham, who died some 20 years age,
leaving two sons and two daughters.
Colonel Bush was a man of social and
entertaining manners, cordial in his
greetings with friends, devoted to his
family, ever ready to aid a friend to
relieve distress, and to lift the burdens
of sorrow from an afflicted heart His
charities were great, known only to
their recipients. whose tears will be a
memorial Of their appreciation.
Of late years Mr.. Bush was a great
sufferer, and it was only the great
care and treatment that he exercised
and received that prolonged his life to
that of the P~atriarchs.
For several years lie had been de
prived of The sight of che eye, and fin
ally was almost blind. Under these
Affections the great characteristics of
his life, patience, will, and %unf1inchiLg
courage showed forth in all their
strength, enabling him to suffer and
endure without murmur, without COM
plant, believing that his Creator knew
best what was for his good, ana rely
ing upon Gods Mercy and Love for
his final reward.
Fortified by his Faith in the redeam-
ing virtues Of the blood of a Crucified
Christ he now quietly rests in his silent
tomb, awaiting the Resurrection OF
the dead. rs. T. Gu