Subject: James Louis PETIGRU From: URQ5 Date: April 21, 1998 "Epitaph of James Louis PETIGRU, located in St. Michael's churchyard, Charleston, SC" James Louis Petigru Born at Abbeville May 10th 1789 Died at Charleston March 9th 1863 Jurist. Orator. Statesman. Patriot. Future times will hardly know how great a life This simple stone commemorates-- The tradition of his Eloquence, his Wisdom and his Wit may fade: But he lived for ends more durable than fame, His Eloquence was the protection of the poor and wronged; His Learning illuminated the principles of Law-- In the admiration of his Peers, In the respect of his People, In the affection of his Family, His was the highest place; The just meed Of his kindness and forbearance His dignity and simplicity His brilliant genius and his unwearied industry Unawed by Opinion, Unseduced by Flattery Undismayed by Disaster, He confronted Life with antique Courage And Death with Christian Hope. [All I can say is WOW-- what a life & what a piece of writing. I do not have this line--just thought it would be of interest to the list. URQ] ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== Go To: #, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Main |