Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-06-28
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In this town, on the 22d inst, LUTHER LOOMS,
Esq, aged 63 years.
When SO valuable n life as that Of the late Mr..
LOOMS is terminated, il would be offering violence to
our own feelings, besides being unjust to our commu-
nifty, to do nothing more than barely record the death
of an honored friend. His loss, indeed, will be far
beyond the domestic circle which is so sadly bereayed
by the departure Of this most estimable man. For,
not only do those relatives mourn, TO whom the loss
of his affection and counsel is lrreparablc, but the
whole community-wi,h almost a personal sorrow
feel that one is taken from them, whom they have, for
years, been accustomed TO respect and trust. HIS
character was such as to inspire confidence, for he
was a man OF principle, and when this IS sad, is not
enough said Those who lived with him felt this
knew this. They saw it manifested in his private
dealings, and in the discharge of such public duties
as he was called to. All agree IN saying that he was
n useful and substantial citizen, a kind and active
friend, an intelligent and CONSCIENTIOUS man. All, of
every party and denominations, felt safe IN his lnteg.
rity, and had no doubt that the interests committed
to his care would be regarded with a scrupulous fdel-
ity. As a business man, he was prompt and ener-
ge,ic, careful and far sighted. AS an adviser he was
discreet and feeling, and the many who sought him in
their perplexities, will always remember his sympa-
thy as well as his judicious directions. The Religious
Society to which Mr.. LOOMS belonged, from its first
formation, and of which he was one of the strong pill
lars. have lost, in his death, a constant attendant on
public worship, a firm and enlightened supporter of
religious Institutions, one that feared God and worked
righteousness. The friends of the Temperance cause
will mourn, too, a cherished associate, a rational md
consistent advocate. While his fellow citizens, gen.
orally, will lament the absence of one who was so
ready to do his part in sustaining those measures and
establishments, on which social comfort and well
being 80 mainly depend. Mr.. LOOMS was confined
but for a short time by his sickness, though he was,
himself, persuaded that he should never recover, and
observed that, though he was willing TO live, he was
as willing to die. He suffered, occasionally, great
distress, but his last hours were as quiet as those of a
slumbering child. That qnetness was, too, on his
spirit--the quietness of a Christian submission, of long
cherished Christian convictions. And he passed away
happily from this world, leaving those around him
TO feel that while his life had been that of the upright
his end, too, was like his-in peace. If tn death o.
this beloved father, brother, relative and friend is thu
occasion of no ordinary sorrow, his character is, thus
the source of no ordinary consolation. Though tn
ken from US when yet capable Of extensive usefulness
and salutary influence, he has left to his children III,
legacy of a good name, and 10 the large circle o
mourning friends the rich gift of a good example
That name and that example will long be dwelt OF
with an affcctionate reverence--for
"To act u~prightly was through life his plan,
He lived beloved and died an honest man."