The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-01
For the GdldTy.

For the GALAXY.
: DEATH OF Miss CHARLOTTE 3. MCDoN
, ALD.-The death of Miss Charlotte B. Nc.
: Donald, which was announced in late mum
: Der of the Galaxy, deserves from all its affect
ing circumstances, more than the brief notice
: it has received. 1t is due to the noble Institu.
ton in which she found so kind home, to it.
most benevolent Founder, to the unweared
friends so lately strangers, who watched around
her dying bed, and by every delicate and con-
siderate attention, sought to mitigate the suf-
fering, which by the best medical aid they
could not relieve-It is due to the cause Of
charity to the church of Christ, in which it or
iginated, that so rare and beautiful an ilustra-
ton Of the sentiment to love all men as bretll-
rem" should be made known beyond the mar
rowcircle Of relatives and friends. And it IS with
the hope, that an example so touching, so full
Of that rcligionwhich breathes only love, NAV
reach some heart and inclined it to do like
wise, that the present imperfect notice is writ
/ ten. Charlotte B. Mcdonald was the only
and beloved child of most doting Father,now
alas, 50 hopelcssly diseased, and of mother
whose last hopes of earthly happiness ccntered
4, in her. She was most carefully educated and
watched lover by these intelligent and devot-
cd parents, till disease in its most appalling
form invaded this once happy family, and to-
gcthcr with other causes compelled Charlotte
to seek the completion of her education, in an
other, and more enlarged sphere. The kind.
most liberal offers of the Bishop of New
Jersey. 10 receive her as one of his pupils, O.
pencd before her new and very important adj
vantages, and well did she improve them
Possessing naturally talents of high Order
and remarkable quickncss and aptness in ac-
quiring knowledge, she made rapid progress in
every branch of study,in which she now engag-
cd particularly in theacquisition of Languages
The unanimous testimony OF all her I each
ers, witnesses to her constant diligence, and
success, while her amiable disposition and en-
gaging manner ,disarmed envy of It's sting and
conciliated the strong affections Of both Teach
ers and companions. We may well imagine |
that the world wore to her, just entering upon
its scenes, bright and beautiful appearance.
but it was not for herself, she chiefly desired
to live it was for her parents, the warmcst af- |
fcctionS of her Young heart were garnercd up |
in thcm-and the hope of aiding, and comfort
ing and strengthening item had sustained
Ter in all her exertionS, had been the promised
reward of all her tolls. Bnt it was not so to
be. God, in his inscrutabio Providence, saw fit
to disappoint these long cherished hopes, and |
after the first struggle was over, she yielded |
without munnur. Committing those she
best loved to their Father in Heaven, she turn
ed aside from the interests of earth, 10 deep (
and earnest preparation for that great change |
which 80 soon awaited her. Like too many
Young persons, she had been forgetful Of those
BaptiSmal VOWS. made in her behalf, when in
early infancy She had been admitted into the
&" trl of Christ's Church" but she was easily |
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tcachin. of Tie Spirit Of God, all her early in
>tm ton hrne forth pre-cminently bright
Never" said one who stood often beside her
diving bed, " Never did witness, 50 rapid a.
crowth in racc."-'Iiow gently cod is leading
me 10 the grave" was her oft repeated remark
TO The friends around her and much mercy in
deed was mingled with the bitter cup she was
called TO drink. Her end was cmphatically
peace. On the morning of her death, when
informed that the time of her departure was
at hand, not one pang disturbed the holy calm
Of that expressive face.
\ thoughtful beauty rr>t- awhile
I'l."u her snowy brow,
=. But tln.c pale lips could never smile,
Nor" radiautly ilan now,
" Aud Hcas emily dreams begin
T. dl"n upon the soul within.
The same devoted friend, Bishop D., who
had watched over her spiritual interests with
more than parents tenderness, commended
her departing spirit 10 It's merciful Rcdeemer,
and received from her dying lips, the last as
suranceS OF her unwWering hope and trust in
Him. The funeral solcmnities, which were
most fitting and impressive, were attended by
all the Teachers and pupils of St. Mary's Hall,
nearly two hundred in number, wearing APP
propriate mourning, while the students and In
structors OF burlington College united in pay
ing the last sad tribute of respect TO one so
Justly beloved. As the last and most touching
manifestation of care aud love, her remains
were inferred. not amid strangers dust hut in
the midst Of TIE most cherished relatives and
friends of her Rcvcrcd Pastor.
May the richest blessing Of Him, who hath
cmphatically styled Himself the Father of the
fatherlcss" rest upon those devoted friendS,and
may all who read this simple narrative, learn
to regard with holer affection that Gu oh of
God, which hath thus aboundcd in works Of
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