Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-08-01

and afflicted, well knowing that the re-
moval of such man leaves a gloomy
void which cannot be filled. The broad
and stately tree which has afforded shade
and shelter to hundreds, and beautilied
the place of its existence, may be cut
down in few moments, bat many years
are required to bring one to mature SIZE
and strength. So "a ripe scholar,a steadlast
friend, mature judgment, a man IN
whom many virtues unite to make him
public blessing, leaves place in commu-
nifty which cannot soon, if ever be sup
piled. Bet he died nobly. The sacrifice
which he has made enhances the value
Of our government and its laws, and will
cause them to be loved and reverenced
the more by the present and future gen
erations.
Those who honor him to-day by their
presence at The commemorative services,
well know the estimation in which he
was held. And it is highly creditable
and praiseworthy in those of the respect
able fraternity with which he was con
nected, and of tie military in which he.
felt so m,ch interest, to give this single
demonstration Of their friendly regard
for his memory. The school, the lyceum,
the b.otherly association, the military
quaIs. all had his time and devoted at
tenhon, and felt his influence. One Of
your numbers has fallen in an honorable
cause, and may his example not be lost
upon those who survive him, but mclie
others to stand as valiantly for the right.
Tie years which he has passed among
us have alienated no one, but increased
the number Of friends, and strengthened
die attachment which bound them to
him. lie Is remembered with affection
and Mmented by all /; respected and loved
lin life and honored in death.
Bat there is one whose loss is far
greater than that Of al! others . One,
whose loneliness and bitter grief few can
realize, except those who have expert
enced il in kind. The sunlight Of life
has been suddenly stricken from her
pathway. Her loss, o who can estimate
Smiuen while all the promises Of life
were opening around her! Her com
, pauion, aud guide, and earthly stay !:
zone. One of the most atfectionatt
and best Of husbands and fathers re
turns no more. His once cheerful place
at home is now filled with sorrow. liz
resigned it for the place of that nobI'
martyr to our common country. Bu
she who survives, ard on whose wounded
heart this affective dispensation mos
severely falls, is justly entitled to GU
most tender sympathy and liberal support
We would weep with her that weePs
and wipe away the falling tear with tn
hand of compassion and tenderness. An'
1.-The precious lille child, who as ye
, knows not the itreparable loss Of a loY
ine and devoted father, viii ever be al
|oliect Of interest to Us, who remembe
the respected name of the departed pa
rent And while we think Of this dea
and heart-strcker family, we cannot bu
breathe forth the feryent prayer that II
who tempers the wind to the shorn LIANT
feeds the young ayens when they cry
aud watches every sparrow that falls
1.-The ground, may always be a father
" the fatherless and God Of consolatio
to The widow, and take them under II
- special care and protection for ever more
May the God Of all mercy and peac
bless and comfort you, and lat his HEAVIER
" Iy benediction ever rest upon you.
3" But there is something in the preser
Is event to be seriously considered by |
= all. While this affective bereavement
1t a public loss, it is also a public war;
ing.
"Ycliying men come view the ground
IN Where you must shortly lie"
II You may not oia upon the battle fel
:" but you must die, and you may die su
denly. Death and eternity are sure
Every one of our fellow men who d
parts hence tells Is, in the most EXPIRE
sive language, Of the uncertainties
:. life. And as there are some l me
49, here to-day, whoa may not meet aga
till we meet at the Judgment seat
-, Christ, l beseech you, by the solemnlti
=, Of this occasion, by the precious value
i, your own souls, by the realities OF eteI
r. lily and the love of the Redeemer,
on neglect not Unnecessary preparation
- meet your Goo. Seek first his Ssnsd
- and righteousness. Salvation first.
y cause first Of importance. If tina;
~ gained, all is gained; but if that is ID
=, all is los.. If the apostle St. p
9 cease to warn every one night and .