Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-09-24

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T1p" This was quoted each time with greater
emphasis. Afterwards he gave the translation
three times and each time with additional force
$50 on as you have begun. 10 on as you horc
begmL CONTINUE JUST AS you HAVE BEGUN
Now give me goal stout shdke If Me h0nd-
your strong hand! Good bye; good bye" A
student whom he had not seen for more than q
year, was recognized and spoken to as if he had
been an everyday companion.
In this manner he spoke with thirty.five OF
forty persons-rccalling some points in their
past history, and pointing out to each one the
proper line of conduct for the future-prasing
where praise was due, and warming where warn
ing was necessary. He made many remarks
that can never be forgotten by those who heard
them, shall always remember the following
Our object should always be Truth, Duty
God, Man" Great talents, without moral worth
are oftentimes a scourgc, pestilencc, a plague
to the racew "llonesty is cheaper than dis
honesty, even if we view it only as IA matter OF
economy" "Follow Christ. lie was a shining
example Glove and charity can accomplish
more than power" He closed his remarks to
each one by mild and gentle good bye" and
vigorous grasp OF the hand. The hand was
cold and the nerve unsteady; but the grasp was
firm and vigorous even to the last. His words
were nicely chosen, glowing, earnest and ferveut
and spoken with much emphasis. Several times
his workings were accompanied by the uplifted
right hand and impressive gestures. Several
times he half rose from his bed to embrace his
friends and render his words more emphatic
hymn was sung, after which Mr. Mann said
Now, let some one make short prayer a cheer
ful, graceful prayer The prayer was made
1t seemed to cheer and solacc him. Oh, it is a
sad, joyous, consoling. an impressive sight
TO. tr,,l,. IL.
world is deprived of his worth; Joyous, because
he meets grim Death so bravey consoling to
hear such eulogies upon the good and the true;
and solemn, to hear such noble advice coming
from the verge of the tomb.
By this time it was near twelve o'clock. He
was exhausted. But knowing that other friends
were waiting, and some This elder son among
them) were expected on the afternoon train. he
said: Now let me rest a little while. Perhaps
! may gather more strength, and see them all
by-and-by. Soon after this, one who had for
merly been professor with him in the college,
arrived at the door, and asked Of Mrs Mann
permission to speak with him. Mr. Mann re-
piled, Not now | will rest a WHILE and then
he may come and see me. For nearly five
hours after this he remained speechlcss. His
countenance was tranquil, though pale as the
moon-bcam. Perhaps recollection was culling
choice flowers from the garden of the past
And We think so, because bright shadows passed
over his face and JOY seemed to tighten his brow.
sweet smile played upon his lip And when
his eyes opened there was that mild. and an
gec glow Of conscious innocence in them. which
recalls TO mind our own ideals of the chosen
just.
But the last sun, for him, was declining in the
west. The last hours were wearing away The
last sands were dropping from the dial The