Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-12-28
DIED.

Ann Daniels, aged81. Printers in Genesee
and Livingston counties in the State of New
York are requested to notice this death.
In Barre, 9th inst. Joseph Thompson.
DIED, at his residence in Fairhaven, Dec
10, Ethan Whipple, Esq, aged 70. His
funeral was attended on the 10th, by large
circle of afflicted relations and citizens At
the request of his friends the following pas
sage from the sermon preached at his funer-
al is given for publication, as humble to-
ken of respect to one Of the most worthy
men.
Ethan Whipple was born in North
Providence, r. l., July 13, 1853. At an
early age, ne was actively engaged in the
contest for the Liberties Of his country. He
came into this town about 5Oyears ago, and
for several years past has been the Oldest
male lnhabltant considered as freeman, in
the town. Here he has passed through
scenes of trial, somewhat peculiar. Two
wives and six children he has followed to
the grave, and at this time six children
survive, one by his first wife, four by his
second, and one by his surviving widow
For more than 80 years he has been pro-
lessor fthe religion of Jesus Christ, and in
connection with the Baptist Church, to
which he was decidedly and firmly attached,
though never exhibiting, to any great ex-
tent, sectarian zeal. From his youth he
has been an intelligent, peaceful and useful
citizen, always ready to lend his aid to all
who needed the assistance which it was in
his power to grant. 10 the distinctions of
civilized life he was never ambitious to rise
yet the public knowing his desert, repea ted
ly elected him to represent the town in the
legislative councils of this State; and he
long sustained with honor to himself and
the community, the Office of magistrate He
would never suffer himself 10 be known in
those scenes of hustle and parade where
temptations to evil are forever seen to con-
gregate. He loved his home and his family
his duty and his God. His life was liter
ally filled with duty and usefulness. AS
a christian and father-as a patriot and
neighbor he was pleasing exemplifcation
of the good man. And we are happy to
know, that as he drew towards the close Of
his life, he appeared more and more ready
to depart. He felt that he was a stranger
and pilgrim upon EARTH and longed to be
fully prepared to dwell in the presence Of
Jesus Christ and behold his glory. For
many years, all who have known him, have
manifested the conviction that he was
good man. This name he bore alike with
the old and the young, and this is the menu
ment which all are prepared to build over
his grave. tits, indeed, the fragrance which
shall rise and perfume the moral atmos-
phere around, long after his mortal frame
has crumbled into dust.
We may then we'll say-The father Of
this town is dead. He was good man
has finished his work, and gone joyfully to
people of God"
Printers ofreligious papers in P Providence,
r. l., are requested, Cocoon.
In Baltimore, Nov. 10th, Mrs. Susannah
Martin, wife of Mr.. E. S. Martin, aged So.
Mrs Martin had been connected with the
Baptist chufch about Is years, and had
adorned herl> profession and given convinc-
ing evidenck to- all, that she was heir to an
Inheritance @7ncorruptable, indebted, and
that fade,h not away" She had ever taken
deem interest in the prosperity of Zion,
! and frh deeply for the salvation Of souls,
especialIy for her own family. Some cir
cumstances which occurred during her last
illness, are worthy Of notice. She had two
beloved sons who were strangers TO God );
for those she felt most keenly, and often COM
mended them to God. Her life was pro-
tracted until one of them, lad of about
eleven years, was brought to submit to
Christ. No language can describe the JOY
it gave the devoted mother, to see little H.
bow al the altar of devotion, with the fami-
ly, and pour out his soul in humble PRAYER,
and to welcome him to the privileges Of the
church. But her joy was not complete
One child still remained impenitent. For
him she continued to agonize. But life was
short. The time Of her dissolution had
come, yet " cannot Co." she cried, :" can
not 90 yet" She called the son and expos
tuIated with him, beseeching him to give his
heart to Christ Will you do it my child,
will you do III 1'cannot die, till l receive