Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-22


 OBrrUARY-By request, we copy from New York paper the annexed obituary notice of the Hon. FRED BRICK Wo1corr of this village, whodied the 18th of Nay 5
 The death of this venerated patriot and gentleman of the old school distinguished for life of extensive usefulness and unsuled excellence, deserves some thing more than an ordinary record. The van eftor' of labored eulogy or tusome panegyrc would howev- CT be inappropriate to the unostentaous character as It would be offensive to the modest dignity of the deceased No man was less covetous of the world applause, yet few received more uiy the homage ana regard Ct his fellow men, not only m hls natIye state, l but wherever he was known; and although hls re. | mains now lie entombed amid the sepulchres Ot hs fathers, still brief memorial of some prominent incl dents and fruits of his life, Illustrating daily beauty, and continued usefulness, will not we trust, be devoid interest to the living, or deemed by them an unhal- lowed intrusion into the sanctuary of the dead. ,
 FREDERGk WoLooTT was the ye9ngsst sGn 9t O of the sgners of the Declaration of flndependence he was the grandson of Gov. Roger Wolcott, and brother of the late Gov. Oliver Wolcott, all ot whom lineal descendants of Henry Wolcott, of the pilgrim fathers of New England, who landed in Mas sachusetts in 1928, and removed to Connecticut in l636 where he and his associates settled, Windsor, i'll the county o Harord from winch place the father ot the deceased removed to Litcheld. The family have | always been among the most distinguished m Con nectcut, enjoying in an extraordinary degree the con-
 dence and affection of their fellow citizens, who con ferred them the highest official stations, both civil and military, during the last two centuries.
 The subject of this notice graduated at Yale College with the highest honorS of his class He atterWard entered upon the study of the law but was prevented by i'll health from engaging in its practice. His un- commonly sound and mature judgment, early attract ed public attention, that without the slightest so
 citation on his part, he called to the discharge of many important civil functions before he had attained the age of 25. He occupied the several offices of the CGpn p and GSuT through every fuctuaton of party, during period ol 45 years and although his duties were very arduous and compl ated and his decisions on legal points nu- merous still is worthy of honorable record that not one of them have ever been reversed by the higher tribunals. His clear and comprehensive mind, well disciplined, and we'll stored with common sense, com. strong nstnctive and enlightened perceptions ofrght and wrong, admiraby qualified him for an arbiter and judge. He held with equal balance the scales of justice, and when the spoess ernine of the judicial robe was placed on him, it touched nothing less pure and spotless than tset. All his official duties were discharged in the most exemplary manner, and those who required his services and counsel will long re- member the fidelity, purity urbanity and ability with which they were performed.
 But the charms of his character were most attract lively unfolded in the peaceful and retired scenes oi private and social life. In these he most delighted to move, and in these it is most pleasing to contemplate him. Possessing singularly modest and unassuming deporment frank generous and cordial disposition, he loved the exercise of those kindly offices which pertain to the citizen, the neighbor, the frend the father and the Christian. In the performance of the varied duties incident those interesting relations he 4 his life was developed in all it's loyeliness Fitted both in form and feeling to command respect and es teem the dignity of his person and the magnanimity of his soul marked him one of "natpres noblemep" :" l His elevated standard of duty and honor and his warm and benevolent spirit, qualified him for pru- dent counsellor and compassionate friend He re- oiced in relieving the dsresses of the wi dow and the orphan, and by his kindness and counsel was indeed their benefactor When relief could not be extended to human suffering, he delighted to bind up the brok- enheared and to pour the oil of consolation into the bosom of affction Meek and mercfu, pure in heart, and peace-maker he enjoyedin all theirrichness the blessings which they ensure, and clothed in this pano- ply of power aud love- like his great master, went about doing good. Hence he was appropriately de- nominated the patriarch of the village, pillar in the church, a luminary in the land.
 The memory of this revered patriot, philanthropist, and Christian is embamed with pious affection in the hearts many but the sweet fragrance of his virtues will rise in holy. incense from his tomb. Let us all emulate his noble example in life, that sour death may be like his. - ,'t7