Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-09-05

spected by the men as generous sons re-
spect dearly beloved father. Averse
from principles and generous habits to all
that self consequence, or haughtiness,
which has very generally been ascribcd to
military men, he won universal respect
and confidence. Faithful, and prudent
in every duty assigned to him, we'll known
for his integrity Of purpose, his native
courtesy, his devotion, and the welfare
of his country, and unstained patriotism,
his strong intellect, and warm heart
brought him confidence and honors, in
large measures. With true refinement
of taste and tenderness of feeling, and
with judgment Of great irmness, there
was yet beautiful propriety in his &C
tions. The same traits of character, made
him an officer and soldier of great value.
He was man of strong impulses, yet he
was not narrowed by constantly looking
at few obvious and common facts entire
ly apart from their principles, neglecting
those general truths which must ultimate.
ly sway the course of every man who
wiclds influence and power.
He hated oppression and slavery in ev-
cry form, with all the intensity of his
strong and impulsive nature. He loved
the freedom of the whole human family,
with all the ardor of his large and glow
ing heart. He abhorred intemperancc,
profanity and vice. He loved temperance,
virtue, and religion, with all the warm
sympathies of his soul. 1t was the light
of his life to contemplate the blessings Of
temperance and honor, and truth, and
civil and religious freedom. In the free
intercourse of friendship, he manifested
the warmcst and tenderest sympathies Of
heart In the sacred precincts of home,
he was considerate and exemplary. A
more devoted and affectionate parent nc
sons were ever blessed with. The hus.
band, and the father was richly endowed
with those qualities that shed around the
holy world of home, the pure and sweet
light of cheerfulness, and love.
He felt deep and abiding interest, in
the amelioration of the condition of the
enslaved race in this country. For the
renewal of the blighting curse of slavery
from his beloved country, he had earnest.
ly labored, and ardently prayed. Fol-
this he fought, and for this he died. His
faith, and works blend together. His
true testimony, was sealed with his OWL
blood. When he went into this war, he
looked hopefully forward to the time wher
he should sing in the full rapture of his
soul, the anthem of universal liberty.
/" Glory to God in the highest, peace Oh
learth, and good will toward men," The
cause of temperance, education, Sabbath
School institutions, and religion found ii
him firm support and friend. The scr
vices of Gods house were his delight. HI
sang the praises of God, with enrapturee
heart. He was entering into the presenc'
of God whom he adored, whilst he sang
Reverence and rapture were breathing il
the tones of his voice.
We had hoped to have rejOiced in hi
, presence, and in his conversation for many
{ years, after his return from this unhal
lowed war. But God saw fit to order j
otherwise. A arrangement Of the diges
, tive system, under which he had suffered
, for the last few months, became more SC
{ yerc after the late battles before Rich
: mond. His whole constitution seemed t.
Q be greatly enfcebled, yet he did not ap
prcbend danger to himself. He obtained
) furlough to return home, the voyag
from James river, instead Of alleviating
seemed to cxasperate his disorder ant
= left him among strange friends, at Ne'
York, so greatly exhausted that he wa
' compelled to abandon the thought, of i'm
a mediately coming home The friends
: the Soldiers Relief Association, to who's
8 home he was most kindly and tenderl
r welcomed, seemed to fear for more as t
the issue of his disorder than he himsel
n did. Anticipations however, of possibl
0 danger began to cross his own mind. H
!. sent for his family but they did not al