Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-08
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Lynchburg, July q, 1854.
NEw York, June 90, 1854


My DEAR Mr.. BAuGuMAN. Y our kind note, of
very sad purpose asput into my hand this mo-
ment found me in grief, having just read n para
graph IN the daily papers announcing the death
of our dear and valuable friend Josiah lIolbrook.
Alas, what sad break in the ranks of good and
useful men. A world of thanks to You my good
friend for having thought of me to send me the
interesting paragraphs from "thc Nirginian"-
They might otherwise never have met my eve
they are touehingy interesting and fitting the
peculiar characteristic OF the great man whose
obit they record. His unaffected humility, mod
est bearing and simplicity OF carriage invited
just such euiogium ON his character, 1t speaks u
world of meaning of one who for more than
quarter of a century nt least, has filled wide
space in the worlds usefulness, for the cause Of
humanity and progressive intellectual and moral
light.
! say that Josiah Hohrook has moved more
mind than any man of our country, is but narrow
bounds for the facts for since 1923 he has placed
a leuyen among the masses that has originated
innumerablo intellectual and scientific efforts
and enterprises, resulting in some permanent In
situations in the country although in the whole
affair he is unknown. His time, his money and
giant efforts have contributed abundantly 10 the
deep and silently flowing stream that fertilizes so
many of the broad valleys of his mother earth
whose bosom has now received him. 4 nobler son
of Science, Philosophy and Catholic religion rests
not on her pillow. His ohscqnies were in keep
ing with his pure aud disntcrestcd eharucter-a
fitting ground for sweet pictWe--nnd Just as
his ownsclf would have had it, in unison with his
life-noisless and simple, yet powerfully impress
siye. He has left Negdfherium tracks behind
him, which generations shall not enaeo. All a.
long from $50 the late ANNALS of Education
by w. {. Woodbridge contains ESSAYS and re
cords of practical results of the "Lyceum Sysr
tenn ofwheh he was the ORIGINATOR, and fora
long time the master spirit, though unseen EXCEPT
10y its magic movements which has blcst the
world for moral and intellectual good. His move
ment IN connection with our common schools in
this city and State has advanced and improved
them very largely, and cannot but continue TO do
have just forwarded his circular, essays and
productive results to be exhibited by the educa-
tional department of the London "Socicty of
Arts and knowledge" assembled now at their
centennial Jubilee, and had written to our friend,
soliciting communication from him, and some
recent facts Illustrative of its productiveness rs
an educational incentive. How characteristic his
reply: 81 omitted 10 reply to your last favour
simply because had nothing TO say or to do
All occasions like the proposed exhibition afford
me pleasure, and far as my humble efforts
have in slight degree aided in forwarding them.
my life has not been entirely in vain, without re-
gard to the credit awarded me-for it is of less
consequence toho has The credit Of good thing
than that all should participate IN H. | have a
conscious belief that am developing principles
and putting forth measures one day to tell on the
cause. not for my credit, but tor the uplifting of
humanity, to be manifested by exhibitions, to be
presented by some hands, of little consequence
whose
The sons of Mr.. II. are engaged in educational
institutions Connecticut and Ohio.
The last of earth" has not closed mn the
work and words of Josiah Hohrook-"Though
| dead he yet speakcth." With an Overlooking
| heart of grief and gratitude, | again cordially
thank you for your kind notice and your sym
| pathy in our lost friend, Any further matter OF
| interest would be very welcome.
Your obliged Friend and Sv't.
lSgned.) S. w. SETON.