Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-09-26
ANOTHER NOBLE vERMoNTER SAC
RIFICED!

1eu September 4h INST OF congestion u the BRAIN
inc Military Hospital, Helena, Arkansas.
"1S NENoatAM"
SO many are the desolated hearts and
homes SO frequent of late are the instances
OF youth and manhood sacrificed to conse-
crate the soil Of Fathcfland anew to Freedom,
that our sensbilities, unless personally be-
reaved, have become somewhat blunted BY
our familiarity with the story Of death and
woe-of hearts desolated--o tcnderest afec-
tons and fondest hopes blasted by scourge
and dire results Of this unprecedented civil
war
But the full weight and significance Of this
message is felt by those who are left to mourn
the loss Of one whom to know was to love.
Esteemed the bright particular star Of our
now mourning group, his loss is particularly
affecting. A gifted, beloved one is gone.
Words are mockery TO that sense Of sorrow
and loss occasoned by this mysterious provi-
dencc. Still the brieiest mention Of those
qualities that so endeared him to all while
living, is due his cherished memory.
As the gentleman scholar he was highly
esteemed by bis schoolmates and friends.-
With a remarkably clear and comprehensive
intellectual visions with an eyer-abiding
thirst for truth, and consequent zeal in the
pursuit of knowledge, be ever made the most
Of his privileges, and, with an advanced aca-
demical education, be acquired finish and
thoroughness Of cul,ure rarely possessed by
those favored with the advantages of College.
lie was not noted for striking eccentrici-
ties Of genius, but for we'll balanced powers
not for one-sided special training. but for a
broad, liberal culture, for classic finish. He
mastered with care the more abstruse mathe-
matics and appreciativey and huently the
Greek and Latin classics ever spoke and
wrote in the best style, the puresi English
and was an appreciatve admirer, and some
what proficient in the fine arts-es pecally
music
But however rare his accomplishments as a
scholar, they are not priced by mourning
friends like those qualities that have given
him hallowed memory as a friend, brother
and dutiful, loving son.
Few possess 50 rare social qualities En-
dowed with a sweet and even temper,--eyer
cheerful, courteous and kind hearted he won
the esteem Of all, the love Of many, and dis
respect of none. With no show Of vanity or
pride, be was ever most scrupulously exact
and correct, in taste, in dress and in personal
appearance Afable without afectation. with
keen sense OF others wants and sorrows,
and an unselfsh, sympa hetc heart, ever rea-
dy to sacrifice his own for Others comfort he,
in many ways endeared himself TO parents,
brothers, sisters, and friends. But all these
personal qualities-natural and acquired
that render his character so attractive his
memory so dear-were early consecrated to
God by living, controlling, saving faith
This fact adds thousand-fold TO what friends
would otherwise esteem priceless, and allie
yiate the paug OF many heart.
The last eight years Of his life were spent
in pursuit of honorable ends By honest means
in the Tar West He could noe long be in
different to his Country's call-but true to
the impulses Of bis uuselfsh nature, inspired
by purest patriotism, ne went forth to endure
the hardships, brave the battles, and, If need
be, peril life for the cause Of bis country and
his God An Of these be has nobly, without
a murmur, done.
Ills mystery, beyond the scope ST human
reason 20 solve, that such nromise of future
usefulness that such abundant fruit Of early
manhood should be, seemingly, so prcma-
tureIy blasted It is the peculiar province
and the triumph Of Christian faith that cna-
bIes the heart to feel, notwithstanding its
grief that 1T is wolI--and say. Not my will,
but thine, 0 God, be done 3
Peace to his ashes Whether they finally
rest on the banks Of the majestic Mississippi.
or repose beneath the sod Of his own Green
Mountain State, may the loveliest flowers
cluster on his grave, and sweetest songsters
chant in choicest notes a requiem there and
friends that gather there to drop the silent
tear Of grateful remembrance-may eacn
catch some fresh inspiration for good from the
halIowed memories Of the peerless life and
character Of the departed loved one
By A ScHooLMArE AND BRoTHER.
Randolph, W., Sept. 20, 1862.