Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-07
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From he Funeral Dis curse Of The Rer. Hubbard
WInslou at the intcrment Of The late Richard
Haughton.
What sudden reverse
What blasted hopes One month only, and PREsi-
DENT HARRIsoS, was summoned to the grave The
man, exalted to the Presidential Chair of the Nation
by the greatest and most prolonged struggle of the
kind ever witnessed in our Countrywide man, proved
at las. to be the peoples choice, by overwhelming
cal-the man, whom millions loved for his modest
virtues, and whom none could hate-the man, who
sought not honor, but whom honor could no! excuse
the man. towards whom all eyes were directed to calm
tempestuous politics, compose arrng strifes
relieve our financial troubles, and restore prosperity
ard quetude to the natlon-the man, whom the har-
monlous voices OF an almost united and reconciled
people had but just shouted to the CapitolHis man
the centre Of nations hopes in the nations extremity
fell suddenyin death. Scarcely had he entered his
high official duties, scarcely had the echo Of the shouts
that followed him to the chair of state died on the
breeze, before voices of another heard to
announce, " lie is dcadr' The man, on whose con-
tnuance through term of Office circumstances had
led the people of the land to place dependence
than on that of any other magistrate that ever filled
Chair
He mr.. Haughtonl had long wished to make 'ou
| in the Old World, but circumstances had not beer
hitherto propous. They had now yielded to his de
sires-and his official appointment TO be the bearer
dispatches from Government brought him at once tC
a decision to embark in the Acadia, on the 18th in
from his sky, his sun was riding full-orbed at hgl
noon-the prosperity of the nation in whose cause h
had so long labored the realization of his fond dream
respecting foreign tour, and the anticipation of pleas
ant and recovered health in promise, made hin
one of the most cheerful of mortals. The day of hi
intended departure arrved-his clothes were packed
he had taken leave of many of his friends-he ha
left his office, and was in his room at tho Tremon
House. adjusting hisldress, and preparing 10 bi
lieu TO his mother, brothers and sisters and go o
board They were waiting to receive him and OK
change the parting congratulations One of his friend
had just said to him, Major, we all hope and expec
you will have pleasant voyage and delightful time
He replied with emphasis, 81 kno,e shall" To ar
but have never been able to accomplish tina; wish unit
now. My affairs at length IN a condition TO eay
my paper is in good hands and is doing we-an,
going the bearer of dispatches, shall have ever
opportunity TO be desired abroad. intend to be nj
sent six months, and in the meantime to visit Ial
Yes am going to Rome-thesc eyes are soon
, look upon the Eternal City" His friend remarked
him, 81 hope the voyage and tour will confirm yo,
health" His reply was, ~ do not doubt but The
,rH" In less than two hours after that time he ue
a corpse! Lord what's man.! overly every ma
, at his best estate is altogether vanity"
Come then, weeping friends come all ,
of this great assembly, rise above the dust of time
your hopes in God and live for an enduring nhe
itance. Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and h
5 righteousness" There is 81 house not made WI,
] hands, eternal in the heavens'-hcre "a treasure
the heavens that f'ileth not''-happy they who mal
that house their home and that treasure their cverlas
ing inheritance. o. delay not preparation for dea
and eternity-for, " at such an hour as We think nc
d the Son of Man comcth." Who of you will no mex
Who of you is prepared!