Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-06-21
TERMS or AbvERTIsfNC.
TOT INC ThWhIN'
ALoNZo n. BLANDIlJ.

tlh. The kindlier affections of the soul
# of the presence of their object, fondly
sg around his memory. 10 trace the histo-
brief though it may be) of the life and char
10 of the lamented one, is therefore far from
Il an unpleasant duty. Moreover, while
"reminiscences soothe the anguish of be-
ed relatives and alleviate the regrets of
5pdship, they also confer a benefit upon man.
j by presenting more widely virtuous ex-
les for imitation. The subject of this no.
& was specially worthy of such tribute to
&memory.
81 Ionic RoBDiNs BLANDIN, son Of John Blan-
n Esq. of Townshend, Vt. was born March
1916. His earliest years were spent
'lsl rural scenes and agricultural pursuits !;
while very young, he evinced strong in
PATTON for study and great fondness for
ling. Books were ever preferred 10 the
&mon ainusements of those Of his own age
ii iects Of thought and conversation, which
f billy engage maturer minds, were even then
4 Jim most attractive. Moreover, during this
3od, he was distinguished for a uniform
feness Of temper-a kind benevolent dispo-
n. Until the age Of sixteen, the only ad-
*iages for improvement which he enjoyed
|Se, what the common public schools afford
III AT this time he commenced course of
y for the attainment Of collegiate educa-
with view of entering learned profess
For several years he was thus occupied,
Ping his time between study, teaching, and
cultural employment, with the exception
few months spent in Bennington-hs pre-
tory studies were pursued at the Academy
lis native town. In the large circle of
pol associates, for close application, and sue
as scholar, he was not excelled. His af-
(liIy and courtesy rendered him general
Vi'e Happy in the anticipation Of increas-
pleasure in literary pursuits, he eniored Yale
|lcge, New Haven, CT. at the last COM
hCement. His prospects were then truly
,ering. His first interest in study awaken
had ripened into an habilual love Of patient
ught His powers of acquisition had been
N. The honored institution of which he
a member, with lis gifted faculty and val
lie library, opened before him ner mental
FH, and invited him TO the rich intellectual
quet Among his classmates there were
genial minds, with whom a social college
|uaintance would be perfected into lasting
|ndship: moreover, he was expecting soon
be joined by beloved brother, as college
panion. But the seemingly cloudless sky
bis future prospects was suddenly OVERCAST
81 the close Of his first term in college, his
hh began TO decline regarding il as a slight
sposition from which he should soon be
eyed, he still continued his studies. al
9Th, Welding to the earnest solicitations OF
wnsman and lady, iheu visiting in the Vi
by of New Haven, he returned in February
is friends, feeble and emaciated. From
time, being confined TO his room, he con-
ed gradually TO decline until about the first
May when the symptoms Of his disease be-
Ne more alarmingly dangerous. Before this
lad entertained strong hopes of recovery.
without murmur, or even an expression
egret, he submitted In humble resignation
he decision of his Heavenly Father, and on
evening Of the 2lst ult very quietly and
arently without uhering-ExrlRED. Bnt
lie thus few lines may suffice to record the
pie incidents of his short life, no language
give just impress Of his character u rs
iiying 10 his friends, that while at New iia-
he sustained his former high reputation.-
etier of sympathy, addressed to his parents,
bis class through their committee, contains
sng evidence of the very high regard IN
ch he was held by all his classmates
faithful discharge of present duty was IN
an eminent virtue. To do apeH what was
TO he done, seemed TO be the object OF his
best aim. Hence he creditably sustained
/ By relation. OF what he was, as son and
her, may be inferred from the poignant
Osh of parental and fralernal feeling, so Of
evinced by the starting tear, even upon
BIT allusion to his memory. In his friend
there was a warmth and confidence sell
d surpassed. In his department, an open
Sness and an unassuming modesty, were
ly blended. BY his cheerful suavity of
ner, he gained the respect of all. Indeed
high wrought expectations of his friends
not unfounded-if to be universally hon
by all of his associates-if the entire con-
. bee and appreciation CT his instructors--li
Unanimous testimony Of his college class
eff the oft repeated and anxious inquiry
his welfare, during his last illness-and
d large concourse Of acquaintance and
IDS with saddened countenances believed
Tears, gathered to his burial, may be re-
led as criterion of worth-Mr. Biand''
= happily gifted pith those qualities achich
ared him 10 ereyy heart and lron Jo''