Blount County TN Archives News.....Miscellaneous Articles August 19, 1837
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MARYVILLE INTELLIGENCER

August 19, 1837

      The painful task devolves upon us this week of recording the death of 
our esteemed friend and fellow citizen, the Rev. Professor Darius Hoyt.

      Lamented by all who knew him he passed off the stage of action amidst 
the tears and prayers of his neighbors, but while all seriously deplored his 
untimely loss, they had the signal and unfailing evidence that it was his 
eternal gain.

      Mr. Hoyt was the projector and establisher of the “Intelligencer.” He 
continued the publisher and editor about 12 months, at which time he 
relinquished an interest in the establishment to the present publisher, and in 
the third volume, retired from the editorial chair, to attend more incumbent 
duties. Many of the present readers of the Intelligencer can testify to the 
ability with which he discharged his duty in the capacity of an editor. 
Happily endowed with a searching, penetrating mind, which often enabled him
to see the end of complicated questions before investigation, he was always 
judicious in the selection of articles for his paper. But if he erred and 
wounded the feelings of any, even the injured chose rather to impute it to his 
judgement than his heart, and willingness which he always manifested to give 
reparation wherever due, exalted him in the estimation of all. In the writings 
of Mr. Hoyt there was a striking illustration of the fact that more good can 
be accomplished by mild and persuasive language than abusive epithets. While 
he would be as far as any from compromising the interest of any good cause for 
offending, or to retain personal popularity he nevertheless was uniformly 
respected by the most violent opponents of the cause which he espoused.

       The deceased was truly a conscientious man, and was scrupulous almost 
to error, in abiding the decision of the golden rule, “Do unto all men, as you 
would have them to do unto you.” In an intimate connection with him for 
several years, as a partner in business, associate editor and etc., we can
unhesitatingly say, we never knew him to aderr from the path of unwavering 
honesty, or hesitate a moment to sacrifice his interest  when justice required 
it. He endeavored to inculcate the principle in the bosoms of all around him 
that true happiness consists in a conscience void of offence towards God and
man--and that however successful a man might be in concealing his errors and 
dishonesty from his fellow-men, he could not silent that inward monitor, 
conscience, or rest in peace beyond the grave.

      Mr. Hoyt was the slaves friend, although he did not feel safe in 
sanctioning the ultra measures of some other friends of the cause of universal 
liberty, he never laid aside his golden rule in directing his course on the 
subject.  He was a Colonizationist, and used as an argument why the slaves 
should be returned to their father-land instead of being freed among us, and 
the following illustration: “If the captain of a ship which had on board, in 
irons, some two or three hundred Africans bound to some land of slavery should  
become convinced that he was doing wrong in thus enslaving his fellow-men, and 
feel inclined to restore them to liberty it was his duty to return them to 
their native land before he threw off their shackles, because if he were to 
set them at liberty in the middle of the ocean, their first impulse might be 
revenge, and the Captain and his crew fall victims to the injured Africans, 
and the ship be left without pilot or commander to be cast away on the 
trackless ocean.” Every reader can apply the illustration to the present 
attitude of American slavery.

      Mr. Hoyt was a philanthropist. Perhaps the southern and western country 
might be searched in vain for a more devoted friend and advocate of the cause 
of temperance. It seemed to lie near his heart and he held it as “dear as the 
apple of his eye.” Next to dispensing the Gospel, his heart and talents was 
with and laboring for the spread of temperance principles. He was abundantly 
succesful, too in this department of usefulness. A brilliant example himself, 
abiding by the principle of temperance in all things necessary and useful  
(unreadable) total abstinence from every thing  (unreadable) unnecessary, even 
the drunkard (unreadbale) the sincerity of his profession.  (Unreadable) 
cause, too, his success was in a great measure the result of his kind and 
persuasive language. While the boisterous and hearty advocate of temperance
was disliked, and his arguments disregarded by those he intended to benefit, 
one short paragraph or a few remarks from Mr. Hoyt would reach the conscience 
and receive the attention of those very persons who receive offence from 
others. There was a power which this good man possessed, over professors and
non-professors which is indescribable, but which it was sweet to feel and 
profitable to be governed by.

      But why need we attempt to delineate the excellencies of our dear 
departed friend. Our pen is impotent to the task. His memory like the withered 
rose will retain its fragrance, long, long, after the vital spark has left his 
clay tabernacle. His good works while he was permitted to remain on Earth, 
will be felt while succeeding ages shall roll around and in the great day of 
accounts he will have many living and polished witnesses of his zeal in his 
Master’s service here below, which will be bright stars in his crown of
glory, throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity. "Blessed are the dead that 
die in the Lord for their works do follow them." 

      The follwing brief obituary of Mr. Hoyt was handed in by a friend.

      Died---At his residence in Maryville on the 16th of this inst., Rev. 
Darius Hoyt, Professor of languages, in the Southern and Western Theological 
Seminary, after an illness of 10 or 12 days, in the 33rd year of his age. The 
footsteps of the Almighty has been in the great deep in this afflictive 
providence. A widowed wife and five fatherless children with a numerous circle 
of friends and acquaintances have been left to mourn his early fate.
      Mr. Hoyt entered this Institution as a student when he was but a youth, 
he was distinguished for talents, application and a sound taste while 
acquiring his education. His study of theology was thorough; and he was 
licensed to preach the gospel March 1827. In 1832 he was elected a member of 
the American Education  Society. His literary attainments recommended him to 
this Institution as a suitable tutor at an early period and shortly afterwards 
as a suitable person to fill the chair of Professor of languages. The duties 
of this station he discharged with such ability and fidelity, as to give 
general satisfaction. His qualifications as a minister of the New Testament 
has been before the public for ten years; and also his abilities as an editor 
and the public have decided on his merits:  In the death of this beloved 
minister, the public, and especially the church have sustained a great loss. 
His innocence, and purity of character; his benevolence and active devotedness 
in every good word and work, gave him no ordinary right of character, and were 
opening for him a wide door of usefulness. The course of education has lost 
one of its most efficient friends. The temperance reform has lost one of its 
most able advocates; and the church one of her most gifted servants. But he 
was ripe for glory! And his Heavenly Father has removed him from, the harvest 
field below, to his reward on high. It is the Lord, who can do but what is 
best! And we would bow with adoring submission to his holy will.

LOOK OUT FOR A VILLIAN!!!  $25 REWARD

One of those numerous scoundrels which are prowling through the land,
cheating, stealing, and swindling the honest and working part of the
community, hailed at Knoxville, a few days, and procured of me, my son’s
horse, saddle, etc., on the 7th inst., to go to his uncle’s, as he said, some
eight or ten miles above here, and has forgotten to return. Said villian
called himself Robertson, in Knoxville, but entered his name Mann, on the way-
bill at Sparta. This Robertson, alias Mann is upwards of five feet high, fair
complexion, wore a blue cloth coat, had two pair of saddle bags. The horse was
of a sorrel color, low and heavy built, about seven years old, blaze face, a
scar over his right eye, and several fresh cuts on different parts of his
body, racks and paces, and walks well. I am aware that the foregoing
descriptions are too imperfect for a stranger to detect the thief, or discover
the horse, without close observation; but I hope, as every honest man is
interested in the detection of villians, that a strict vigilance will be
observed. It is thought that he is aiming for Richmond, Va. He was seen
passing through Rutledge the same day he left Knoxville. Such villians have it
in their power to do an extensive business in this kind of roguery, as it
would cost a poor man too much time and money, to follow them hundreds of
miles; and consequently they must pass with impunity, unless they are detected
by advertisements. I will give the above reward for the apprehension of the
villian with the horse. Any information addressed to me at Knoxville will be
thankfully received. Lewis A. Parham, Knoxville, Tenn., Aug. 8th, 1837.


Eagle Hotel The subscriber having opened a house of public entertainment in
Maryville, begs leave most respectfully to inform his friends and the
traveling community generally, that he is now prepared for their reception and
comfortable accommodation. His house is commodious and pleasantly situated
with large rooms, well furnished with every thing necessary for the
accommodation of travelers. His table is good and furnished with all the
necessaries which the country affords. His stables are large, dry, and
comfortable--well supplied with grain and provender, and attended by a good
and careful ostler. The subscriber pledges himself that no traveler, while at
his house, shall be disturbed by disorderly company. It will be his constant
endeavor to render comfortable, and give entire satisfaction to all who may
call on him. William McClure. Maryville, Tenn., April 24, 1837.




NOTICE

By virtue of a writ of Vendi Exponas issued from the Circuit Court of Blount
County, I will sell for cash at the court house in Maryville on Saturday the
30th day of September next all the right title interest and claim that Samuel
Gibson has of in and to, a certain tract of land, whereon Jane Gibson now
lives, lying on the waters of Crooked Creek, joining lands of John Potter and
others, levied on to satisfy a Judgement that Joseph Ashley assignee of
Jonathan Merrel recovered against the said Samuel Gibson, etc. Will Wallace,
Sheriff.  July 4th, 1837.


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