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THE death of this distinguished and most virtuous man mity. We do not presume to attempt more than to show the mourners on this occasion, and mingle our tears with t trymen. Mr. Grimke has suddenly fallen from the prime honoured life, and the blow is more felt because unexpec the American people to whom his great powers were s cheerfully devoted, should they by the striking event of cited to consider the truths which he proclaimed only le his discourse than example.

Mr. Grimke was an eminent lawyer, a profound scholar statesman, philanthropist and Christian. With manners a meek and childlike spirit, he united independence of th of character. He was a warm and efficient friend of all t nevolent institutions of our country. "Had I the power gather into the bosom of our dear country, all the glòries sculptors, architects and painters, on the condition that should cease to exist among us, I would hold myself to ha never to be forgiven, were I to pause, even for an instant, Those would indeed make our country a theatre of wond taste and science; but these have dedicated her to the serv God, and are daily preparing her more and more, to act wi honor, that noble part, which becomes a free, a peaceful, Christian people."

Mr. Grimke regarded (to use his own words) "The E the religious constitution of Protestant America;" he belie tianity was designed to govern nations as well as individ Bible would become the "moral constitution of a world of meditated with holy enthusiasm upon the influence and a own country must exert in extending the empire of lib truth. His desires were intense that her sons should enjo the best system of education, and in his view such was that instructed them in DUTY, and best qualified them for USER

nal and manly clea ee he urged that the Bible ch.

nce in behalf of the emigrants, to the arrangement matters connected with their embarkation, was texhibit his merits. It is doubtful, perhaps, whehan would have been more to be regretted. We

other, "His fame is so great, that he stands in no d yet his worth is much greater than his fame. eak great things of him, and yet it will be very : deserves."

ngs are copied from a Charleston paper.

to the Memory of the Hon. Thomas S. Grimke.

numerous meeting of the members of the Bar, was held on n the Federal Court Room. His Honor JUDGE LEE, was FINLEY requested to act as Secretary.

an address from the Chairman, in which he announced in manner, the mournful object for which it was convened, and ving than just, to the pure and exalted character which the he relations of life.

arnwell Smith, Esq. then rose, and after a few appropriate
ing preamble and resolutions, which, being seconded by
animously adopted by the meeting.

sympathy, upon even ordinary occasions, that those who
eek consolation under their bereavement by commingling
man as THOMAS SMITH GRIMKE is suddenly taken from
o distinguished an ornament and support, duty as well as
ess our profound sense of the loss we have sustained.
no ordinary man, either in his intellectual or moral endow-
onishing energy with which he pursued the objects of life,
superior powers, and the cause of his great success.-He
the dial-plate of time, that no hour of his existence should
usefulness; and as his life advanced to its close, instead of
is spirit seemed to burn with intenser activity. Hence his
very department of knowledge; whilst he found time, to
ocial, or domestic duty. As a lawyer, he had long stood at
t was here, that his vast memory, stored with the rich fruits
every side as he passed through life, was more peculiarly
ledge was accurate and profound, comprehending the mi-
t principles. So fertile and original were the resources of
ult as an advocate, it was in advancing too many arguments
may thus, sometimes have dazzled a weaker vision by the
on his subject, but he never lost a cause from superficial ex-
In a country, peculiarly a country of laws, he possessed a
and dignity of that profession through which the laws are
ed to wield his knowledge and power to the great purpose
the maintenance and advancement of justice. Hence, at the
he long stood, and justly stood pre-eminent amongst us.

gland, that lawyers have seldom proved able statesmen. The
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cting the views to "the precedent on the file," may probably
servation is correct. But under our systems of government
sults, it must be erroneous. The profession of law, at least
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other feelings than those of admiration, the boldness with which they were avowed and maintained. His patriotism, in truth, was a part of his piety. Its essential aim was the approbation of God. Towards men, it was an impulse of duty; but it looked beyond the applause and honor of the world, from a deep sense of his accountability for the rectitude of his motives and conduct towards his country.

Nor was the information of the deceased, profound and extensive as it was, confined to the great subject of government and the laws. He was essentially a literary man. At every pause from the labors of his profession, he turned with avidity to the innocent and enchanting pursuits of literature, communing with the mighty dead, still living in the imperishable thoughts they have left behind them. In a country like ours, where capital is not accumulated, and to live, is necessarily the chief object of life, to be a literary man, is itself a distinction. But his aim was far beyond that proficiency in literature which might adorn an accomplished gentleman. He pushed his researches into the wide fields of ancient and modern lore, and became acquainted with all, and familiar with most of their branches. His published productions, evince the accuracy and the extent of his erudition; but it was in the social circles that the affluence of his acquisition was more amply recognized and more justly appreciated. Here, with a prodigal hand, he scattered the flowers he had gathered from every field; and while he delighted, he amazed his associates, by their wonderful variety. But it was chiefly at the bar, that we knew his attainments and felt his virtues. There are few of us who have not drank from the full fountain of his legal acquirements, and learned from the very generosity with which he imparted his information, the effect of knowledge in liberalizing the heart. Plain, yet dignified-patient and affectionate, yet immovable in firmness-offending none, and courteous to all, amidst the contentions and harrassments of our difficult profession, he exhibited in his demeanor at the bar, the rare but bright example of what a Christian advocate ought to be. The poor and the friendless, the orphan and the widow, never sought his professional assistance in vain; and it was, when pleading for them, looking upward alone for his reward, that his powers often soared highest, and his eloquence was most touching and effective.

That trait in his character, however, which the deceased most valued, and which he was most truly solicitous to perfect, was his piety. On religion, he had built the whole structure of his moral character; to be worthy of his profession as a Christian, was the chief object of his existence. In early youth, he had assumed the garb of piety, and continued steadfastly through life, one of the brightest props and ornaments of Christianity in our land, exemplifying in his life and conversation all its ennobling principles. From being, according to his own representation, violent in temper, he became the calmest and mildest of men. He bereft himself of all those selfish principles to which we are so prone by nature; and devoted his life to cod, and the welfare of others; until at length, to consider himself least, became the ordinary habit of his thoughts and conduct. To do good, indeed, to him seemed the bread of life. His charities were ever ready for the necessitous, and his tender sympathies for the afflicted and bruised in spirit; and even the wayfaring man, and the stranger, with no claim upon him but the impress of humanity, would seek relief in his wide benevolence, and have his claim allowed. Had he been otherwise than he was, the prayers and blessings of the wretched whom he relieved, the applause of the good, and the admiration of the world, might have elated him with pride or vanity, but his humility increased with his distinction and elevation; and he closed life as he commenced it, walking meekly and humbly with his God. In his character were combined the simplicity of the child with the moral courage of the martyr.

Shall we lift the veil of private life, and disclose the affectionate son, the devoted husband, the tender father, the faithful friend, the kind and patient master, moving in the light of his noble but simple virtues, and shedding joy and peace, and happiness, to all around him? The memory of his virtues, in these tender relations, belong peculiarly to the keeping of others; and there we should leave them, sacred from our eulogies, enshrined in the hallowed sanctuary of private affection. The days of his pilgrimage are done, and he has entered into his rest. His mild face will no longer be seen amongst us, but the monuments of his public usefulness and benevolence are still with us, and the memory of his virtues will still dwell in our hearts. None of us may expect to equal him; but all of us may grow better and wiser, by recollecting the great and holy man, who once lived and moved amongst us.

Resolved, That in the death of THOMAS SMITH GRIMKE the poor and destitute have lost a friend-society a useful member-the bar a distinguished ornament-Christianity a zealous advocate and supporter—and our country at large a learned, able, and patriotic citizen.

Resolved, therefore, That the members of the Charleston Bar, in testimony of their profound sense of his virtues, and their deep regret at his decease, do wear mourning for the space of thirty days.

On motion of Joshua W. Toomer, Esq., seconded by M. King, Esq., it was

Resolved, That the above preamble and resolutions be published in all the papers of the city, and that a copy thereof, attested by the Chairman and Secretary of the meeting, be transmitted to the family of the deceased.

On motion of H. A. Ďesaussure, Esq., the meeting was then adjourned.

W. PERONNEAU FINLEY, Secretary.

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SOME REASONS FOR NOT ABANDONING COLONIZATION.

[From the New-York Observer, September 13, 20, 27.]

1. If the Colonization Society should be permitted to die now, it might be thought guilty of the sins laid to its charge by Anti-Colonizationists, and thus an indelible stigma be fixed on the American character.

The Colonization Society has, for many years, been held up, in the view of the whole world, as one of the great benevolent institutions of this country. It has received the public approbation of our most distinguished men, both in church and state. Mr. Birney says, "by the multiplied resolutions of favoring legislatures, of ecclesiastical bodies, with their hundred conventions, assemblies, conferences and associations, it has so far exalted itself into the high places of public sentiment, as itself to constitute public sentiment." The fact that it has purchased a territory and planted a colony on the coast of Africa, compels every writer of geography, and every historian of Africa and of America, to take note of its existence and of its doings; and the information is thus communicated to every school-boy who studies geography or history in every part of the civilized world. There is no benevolent institution in the country so universally known, both at home and abroad, as the American Colonization Society.

Suppose now, in compliance with the advice in Mr. Birney's letter, the society should be abandoned. Men in other countries and other ages would of course, inquire, "Why was it suffered to die?" and how natural it would be for the enemies of the country, to point to Mr. Birney's letter, and say, "See there! Public sentiment in the United States was so utterly depraved, that this course was rendered necessary, in order to prevent that professedly benevolent institution from becoming the handmaid of slavery, an obstruction to emancipation, an instrument of cruel oppression to the free blacks, and a hindrance to the spread of civilization and Christianity in Africa?" Who that has a particle of patriotic feeling in his bosom would be willing that foreigners should be able to quote any American as authority for placing such a record on the page of history?

And is it possible that any intelligent man can believe that such a record would be true? We will not question the honesty of Mr. Birney, but we will say, if his acquaintance with the character of the American people is so limited, and so unfortunate, that he really holds such an opinion, we can assure him, for his consolation, that there are in this section of the country, thousands and tens of thousands of true-hearted Colonizationists, who are resolved to pour out their money and their prayers, until Liberia, with the blessing of God, is converted into a physical and a moral paradise; until her territory is every where studded with churches, school-houses, and all the institutions which can elevate and adorn the human character; until the coloured man is provided with every facility for the expansion of his mind and soul, to the full limit of the faculties which God has given him; until Africa shall have her Jerusalem, her "Holy city," to which her sons may return with songs of joy, from their long captivity in a foreign land, and from which, hereafter, they may go forth to publish the good news of salvation to all her heathen tribes. The Colonization Society must not die until all this is effeted.

2. Colonization is a powerful means of improving the character of men.

The people of this country are accustomed to think that colonization i America was the means of greatly improving the character of their ances

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