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A SAD DEATH.

After Many Years an Aged Father Meets His Son and Soon After Dies.

A pathetic death occurred in thi city day before yesterday that i worthy of more than a passing notice.

Since the war Rev. Mack Henson, a colored preacher of this city, who because of his earnestness as a minister and his courteous and gentlemanly bearing is respected by all who know him, has been diligently trying to find his father from whom he was separated while a slave. He has written letter after letter, advertised in many newspapers, and even offered rewards for information of the whereabouts of his aged parent. After all these years his efforts were crowned with success, and about two weeks ago, to the great joy of the son his father was located in Alabama. Preparations were at once made to have him come to Austin, and Saturday the old gentleman, bowed with the weight of years, reached the city to join his ever faithful son.

The occasion was one of great joy, and neighbors and friends were invited to the house of Rev. Mack Henson, where an elegant supper was spread in honor of the occasion. The joy was too great for the old gentleman, however, and about 11 o’clock he was stricken down with appoplexy and never rallied. He died Monday, and passed into the realms of infinite goodness, where sorrow will be known no more forever, and where parents and children and friends will never be separated. Rev. Mack Henson has the profound sympathy of all who know him, both white and black, in this his hour of bereavement.