Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-22

trihuied so much towards this object,
who assisted in training the minds or
directing the physical energies of
those who we're 10 take their places
in after life, had passed away before
The full realization of their hopes and
anticipaiions The places that knew
them, know them now no moro
but that they still live in the remem-
brance of those who have succeeded
to their labors, is evidenced by the
fact, that a site, sacred 10 the dedd,
has been selected, aud is being pre-
pared for the reception of all that,
remains Of those once living partlci-
tors IN the cares aud pleasures incid-
ent to mortality. Among the many
changes and the various improve
ments which are observable in the
place, no one left more pleasing
impression upon my mind than this
interesting project. Noihings tells
more for the character OF a people
Than the cherishing of mementos, IT,
Illustrative of the good and great in hu-
man life-and particularly, those
which. exhibiting reverence for the
dead. imply the belief OF fUlurily,
when the "dusl'i which has been
consigned 10 dust" the eye of faith
sees clothed again with fresh life and
vigor, actors still, but IN new scenes
Of existence. The nucleus Of this
cemetery, was informed, Originate
ed ~ a donation or legacy Of fifteen
hundred dollars, from &. J. Keith, n
late citizen of Montpelier for whom
q handsome monument Is to be erect
ed IN the grounds. By the llberali-
ty Of your public spirited townsmen,
around this nucleus has gathered suf-
fcienl capital to complete a plan,
the design of winch, is highly credit
able TO the taste and generous feeling
Of your community. No expense
seems To have been spared for the
execution OF this design, and # car
red out faithfully, will not only be a
reminder OF human lfallly, Of faith
and hope in the Iulure--bul an orua-
meni to the place--a pleasing feat
ure in the landscape, To the eye OF
The traveller, as the Iron Horse
passes the enclosure. Twenty OF
thirty acres, which | am told is the
area to be enclosed, when completed
after the chosen model, that of Mt
Auburn near Boston, aud consecraied
by the removal OF the relics OF friend.
from the former burial place, will be
siiraclIye as place for resort, moi
only TO the comemplallye but TO all
classes. A ramble among the tombs
made expressive by lis silent emblems
gives to the humble, serious mind
confidence and hope-lo the thought
less il suggests motives aud feelings
wh'rh ran scarcely fail TO lnhuenc,
beyond the passing hour. The be
levers heart is fortified 10y holl
lhoughls-the infdel may doubt an'
say, chow can these dry bones live,
but deep from some recess of ,h'
heart comes the acknowledgment q
Omnipolent power. though
my dear Sir, TO have given you
word aside from communication wheI
| recalled the necessity which eyld
emil, exists, Tor the same llberalty
which has been manifested IN olhe
respects, being extended for the cree
lion OF Il more suitable building fo
the education OF the sons and daugl
lers of Montpelier. Strangers pei
ce,e this necessity your good pee
pie should feel the disadvantages AZ
pertaining to such location and |
su unmode,nised a bulldlng,and max
disbursements accordingly. F"F III
sake of "auld lang s,ne" wall n'
be hard upon YOU ior this neglect
That venerable etiifce, did look 5
like twenty years ago, that my aiie'
tons pleaded IN lis favor, notwili
standing the many aud urgent rea'
Gus for lis abandonment. 1t mu
however be disagreeable object
the eye of those who have no asst
cations To halow II.
Y ours, truly,
EGIS.