Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-04-07
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In this town, on the 26 ul,o, WILLIAM S. MooRE
son of Mr.. Asahel Moore, aged "a years.
In Albureh, on the 29th inst SOPHIA wife Of the
Hon John NJ. Sowles, agcl al years.
In this village OIL Sabbath ist the 26th inst, MRs
CArLrN, wife of Guy CArItS, Esq, in the
S. h year OF her age.
Seldom does DEATH by a single stroke afTlct so
many hearts, disaproint many hopes, or take from
the walks of private life an individual charged with
such peculiar responsibilities. Seldom does he take
from amongst us, one whose example was so bright |
whose preparation was mature, or whose existence
seemed so necessary to the happiness Of others. As
4 neighbor, christian, a wife, mother, she was a
rare example of excellence. All who knew her, will
feel that it is not the language OF mere eulogy, when
we say that she filed all these relations with peculiar
dignity kindness, wisdom and grace. All who have
ever dwelt by her, neghbor, will remember with
gratitude her generous kindness her deep sympathy
in their aflc,ons-her prompt and efficient aid III
trout lie and her safe counsels in the hour of perplexy
For us to speak of her rs w!e;-a mother, might
be an intrusion into the sanctuary OF cherished and
sacred feelings. There those who know and feel
her worth in these tender relations as no tongue can
speak or pen describe it. Their hearts only know
the which this death has occasioned The
loss Of pous, cfeetionate and prudent MOTHER tho
bright and attractive centre Of the circle of home is
necessarily an irreparable loss
The death Of Mrs Cailin will be deeply frlf leyond
the circle of relations; for she filled m important
place in society. Possessed of and even tenn
per. nrd Of an cxc-en, mind md heart she Ind the
i'll will Of none end The respected .Icons Of all
While she had no as'e FOR the frivolous nnuscmen's
and the empty pr ,eantry Of fnshnn. sc possessed
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fined intercourse.
Mrs. Ca,iin was born in Liltleheld County, Conn
She had praying mother who stll lives at the age
Of 95, to mourn her daughters death. From child
hood she manifested unusual tenderness to religious
Obligations. She made profession of religion and
united with the Congregational Church in this place
in Jan. 1917. That profession she adorned ill The
day of her death. and her path was that of the just
shining more and more unto the perfect day.
While she was every where consistent and active
christian the sphere Of home that which she
most loved and adorned. There, she exh tied n
combination Of virtues, social intellectual amiable
and religious, constituting character of no ordinary
WORTH We shall ever remember the sweetness of
her disposition, the blindness of her manners her
evenness OF temper her courteolsness and patience
and unostentatious and extensive charities.
were humility candor consciousness and decision.
perceive and admit the good qualities OF others; she
gave readily, the tribute of praise to whom it due,
and was more ready to perceive and deal severely
with her own faults than with the faults of others
Her heart knew no conceamenr, and her conduct no
disuse
She was humble disciple. Grace had taught her
to rule her spiri,-she not one of those shi
ming ones whose upward path was attended with
transports Of Joy but rather one Of those, who walk
in the valley Of humiliation.
She was conscientious binding observation-disclosures
~ to ruth and duty She loved her Bible, ecause it
contained the counsels of Father--a Heavenly Fn.
ther-to child. 1t was the food of her Soul. Its
development of the plan Of redemption-its promises
Of the Spirits eachings-its high and holy precepts
its wide dwellings If the eternal world nil fastened
powerfully upon her heart. She was student of the
Bibe even on the dca bed, often asking her Pastor
and other friends the meaning OF passages occurring
20 her mind
She loved he sanctuary. She loved the church
all its interests 10 her heart. She loved
ligon for iIs own value and for the honor which j,
brings God. Her soul painted afer perfect holiness
ofhear and lde She endeavored constantly 10 walk
with God in the discharge Of private duties and in this
way She enjoyed steadily acnlm assurance Of his love
Whatever attainments she made, in grace, resulted
in part at leat, from rule of life which (she stated
TO a friend,) she had attempted 10 ohserve-"I have
tried she said to live under the full consciousness
that the EYE OF COP ePoS ME-"
Mrs Ca,lin generally enjoyed good health and WINS
able to attend with energy her duties I'M
Ill within n few months of her dicease. She began
TO decline IN August last but did renqush her do
mesc cares until October From that PERIOD she
vast great and sufferer, her disease being
tumor in the face The writer visited her frequently
from the commencement of her lines On the com
mencement of her disease she felt assured that il
would terminate IN severe suffering and death. She
was a. this time able to sit up most of the day. Or
her rsnakine that the labors of her life were DONE
asked her what were her feelings in view Of death
she replied, Ihare been sromining dneto. the Joun
dalton 81 my hope" then looking up with Characters
tic mldness, sail: ~ think Mr.. - Ihare M
reason fofsdr. find in Christ riehness--a susst
~sss, an all st6leieney for oil my ,cants. trus
Cxrist is my rock and has been for many years
Mare no hope of mercy but roueh his aIon one
yightsousness, and horing this hope ] think ! fee
ready to ,csieoms death at any time 1T cannot TAX,
me from my Savloua, bu, will convey me to him. .
When abou, to kneel with her in prayer, she said,
think feel wholly resigned to the will of God If h
his pleasure TO take AWAY, perhaps il is bette,
that ] should 60 now" She then requested us 10
prey that God would spare her from long continue
and severe bodily suffering, which the nature of he
dissass led her TO expect. The above expression O