Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1842-08-10

Patient-search hing thought Thus prepar-
ed;s Miss Aver left New Hampton and
became Principal Of the Female Depart
ment of the Derby Literary and Theolog-
ical institute. For three successful terms
she dischWged the arduous duties of her
station. with unshrinking faithfulness and
eminent success. ltmay probably be said
with truth, that. she not only secured the
confidence of her scholars as body, but
the respect and love of every Individual
among their number. Such being the
case, while all were rejoicing in her pros
4 perity and that Of the schoolA under her
control, dea:h laid his inexorable hand
.iu2on her. After few brief weeks Of
wasting disease, she fell in the midst Of
usefulness, while the bloom Of youth still
sat upon her brow, and the fieldin which
TO exert good influence seemed opening
tfairer and wider on every hand. Surely,
Gods ways are inscrutabIe,-past finding
Iont, at least to our crcumscribed and
finite minds. Still let man say at every
mysterious dispensation of Providence,
/" Ii is the Lord, let him do what seemeth
4 him good
A prominent trait in The admirable char
acter of Miss Aver, was unwavering firm.
mesa steady and resolute perseverance
in any undertaking. However many OBJ.
stacles mustGbe overcome 10 accomplish a
desirable object, there was no shrinking.
Entering upon course only after mature
refeclion, and being governed by a prin-
ciple deeply implanted 10 he. breast to do
fright, whatever might be the consequences.
she rarely found; occasion to retrace any
steps already taken, or swerve from path
once entered. Feeling a deep sense OF
her own imperfection, and the sacred,
eternal nature of influence, she was eau
tious in adopting new plans, but ever
willing to examine, and If possible. to
decide. Moral frmness can not be too
highly valued, and OF this Miss A. pos
sessed an unusually large share. None
understood thoroughly this trait Of her
character without feeling great respect for
its possessor. Its indeed an inestimable
4 quality, without which the loyeliest and
H.
:. best will be useless in life, il not yielding
to many and severe temptations. This
element of her character was united with
a most retiring and affectionate spirit
] She sought 10 win the friendship of all by
gentleness, and Q cordial, but unostenta'
Itious manifestation of her esteem and re-
: gard for their happiness. She was refined
in the highest and best sense of the term
!. not in studied forms and fulsome compli
! ment, but in native delicacy, good sense
and kindness. She desired friendship, gu
q sought not the notice or applause of com
: immunity, and instinctively shrunk from en-
tering the sphere or ASSUMING the respons
j Utility of others. By such qualities sh'
81 became endeaIed to all who enjoyed he
- society and friendship. To what has BEEF
Z already mentioned, must be added anothe
and ruling element Of teI mind, durinJ
!. 1.-The last four years Of life-:he pure spir
q of-religion. This gave vigor and Lowell
ness 10 all the rest 1t gave power
preserve conscience invlolate; breathe
: Eiuto every act the spirit of true benevt
1, lence and charity; polished and encircle
all other good qualities; and in The hot
of coming death, beamed forth with swe
~ and absorbing splendor. Itlighted.up Il
ler dark valley and shadow of death wi
y, heavenly hope & Joy. disrobed the ghast
~ king of terrors. and gave on earth, a pr
ia lade Of future rest Religion with n
nu was the highest good. and 1t proved
ere strong support ,insthe hour of trial. ID
ah ease came 10 such a form as TO leave, n
ef- mental powers almost constantly unif
aiu haired lolie last, but on no occasion WI
w. there heard murmur or complaint
- Long did each returning morn delude b
80 attendants and friends win the hope
80 recovery, but death was gnawiflg at h
, yitaIs, aud most mysteriousIy, but sure
drinking up the fountain of life. VIII,
= told bv her brother, who had come wi
~
1.-The fond hope Of conveying her TO thu