The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-10-02

u The following notice prepared, il
will be SEEM for last weeks paper, but the
Western mail was left at Danvlle on Thurs.
day, and therefore the notice did not reach us
till Soturday,& after our paper was struck off
DIR. G. w. COBB.
Died in Pcacham, Sept 10, of consumption
DIR. G. w. Conn, a promising and highly es'
tccmcd Physician, aged about 30
So reads the last Caledonan. And this per-
haps was all that became you to say
Something more becomes us, who were his
intmatcs and knew his worth as a man, and
as a physician.
Permit me through your columns, Mr. Edi-
tor, to give something more as a memorial of
departed excellence.
Dr.. Conn was a native of st. Johnsbury; in
early life deeply afilcted--with the prospect
ola short and crippled existence on earth
From his 10th to his 18th year he was for the
most part able to move only upon crutches-
Thus unified for the labors of the farm, his
active mind was turned to books. And diff
cutics that depress ordinary minds, but stimu-
lated his, What could not be done in one way
might be accomplished in another His own suf
fering no doubt turned his attention to the study
ofmedicine &-igave that peculiar sympathy for
suffering which so highly commended him in
his profession. After the usual courseof prepa-
ration he commenced business first at Burke.
His health was in measure restored though
never firm. In the fall of 1910, he came to
Peacham. His knowledge of his profession,
the kind and attectionate spirit with which he
entered into the feelings of his patients and
nd L,a
the confidence of all classes of the community.
All felt that he could do what became him
and that he would what he could
And what he did, he did heartily. He
grudged no personal sacrifice to accomplish
the object of his calling. His patients found
III him friend as well as physician, whole
heartcdncss that is always interesting and at
tracing. This was shown in other ways. He
felt that much was due to society from him
aside from his profe We expected his help
in every useful enterprisc-evcry thing TO i'm
prove morals or manners or minds. lie was a
firm supporter and advocate of the Temper
ance cOusc-a hater of oppression in all its
forms and especially of that legal system of a
domination that dooms whole race to abiect
servitude. Nor was he so taken up with this
as to overlook cases of petty tyranny near
home. lie felt strongly, and spoke he felt
in strong anguage-somctimcs in Il way
that half men deem imprudent ANY
thing that looked like an attempt to Cypress OF
crush-any special display of calculating
heartlessness, met his decided and indignant
rcprobation. high minded, honorable man
he had heart, and no sympathy with those
who had none.
His relation as responsible agent to the
Supreme Being occupied his thought and at
tentlon for many years. The subject of rel
gion was one of deep interest-as something
betting man, and necessary to make the mar
complete. And many Gifts requirements were
regarded externally long before he had exp.
riencc of its power They were right in them
selves. system that dispenses with vita
religion, and yet ensures safety to all did no
meet his necessities and he felt even could no
meet the necessities of man anywhere. 1t oui
eted the fears without cleansing the conscience
and bringing the heart into a living union witt
the Savior.
1t was not so much religion as a substitute
for religion-a substitute that in most essen
tial points failed to answer the purpose -
Whether it might consist with piety or mott
was not piety. In May, 1913, he became
member of the Cong. Church in Peacham-a
dopted its principles and has ever shown ,
deep interest in its increase and prosperity
His life adorned his profession of religion ane
sickness and death were sustained by its hopes
and consultations.
Short as was his time he has done much
and much that was in his heart to do. tim,
was not allowed him to accomplish. Just fit
ted for usefulness on earth he is transported tc
another sphere.
He rests from his labor and rests in peace.
Such man no society can afford to lose -
The loss is public calamity-an affectionate