Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

Of Mr.. Pease as an american Scholar, n speci-
men Of what american education can do, and
as public msn-one of the class of educators
and ministers, which labors more unselhshly for
the welfare Of the Nation, and to which society
owes more than any other,-snd one who de-
serves to be remembered by the nation he bene-
fitted.
Prof Shedd proceeded to give a short bio
graphical sketch of Mr.. Pease, alluding to his
birth in Canaan, Conn, in 1913; his re-
moval to Vt, at the age Of -; and the infu-
ence on him Of the scenery of his native State,
which to his dying day was incorporated with
his thoughts, even as that around Tintern Alb
hey was with Wordsworth's He fitted for Col
lege at the age Of 70. In 1883 he entered Col
lege and graduated IN 1887. with high honor.
He then taught the Academy in the State CAPT
tai with an ability which marked an era in
school education in Vermont, TIL in 1912 he was
elected Professor Of Greek and Latin in the Uni
versity. In 1856 he was chosen President,
and after five years Of great labor and
wearing anxiety over the pecuniary strug-
giles Of the Institution, in failing health he ac-
copied the pas;orship of the LIST Presb. Church
in Rochester, y Y In September, 1868, on
visit here to renew his strength wasted by his
jealous labors, he was stricken down by disease,
and in his old home and among his old friends
passed to his rest.
After the short biographical sketch. of which
the above were the main points, Mr.. Shedd pro-
ceeiel to consider Mr. Pease, lst, as Scholar.
%. as a Teacher, and 81 as Preacher
Under the first head he noticed the general
disadvantage Of the American scholar from tie
comparatively imperfect facilities for acquiring
classical learning in this country, and our
hasty and careless methods Of instruction In
spite Of such drawbacks. and in spite Of the
late age AT which he entered College with only
years preparation, Mr. Pease's energy. IN
du,try and Unborn love Of letters made him
scholar and a ripe and good one As philolo-
sist he was especially accurate. nor was he weak
in other branches In all he was a conscientious
scholar. self poised and true.
A. an instructor, Mr.. Pease regarded his
work from the outset as a profession. and not as
mere stepping stone 20 one. lie never lost this
high idea Of the teachers work. and in his con-
uecton with the State Board Of Education, OF
which be was for years tine life and soul. he
strove 70 carry Il into cur Common School sys-
ten. Few instructors were more faithful than
be- Though the whole wide field Of Greek and
Roman literature was open to him, and he was
master Of IT, De would patiently c5nfne him
self TO the lsblrious work Of supplying the de-
tesjs o; earlier education in his pupils, in the
lower details OF grammar and construction. 1t
can De truly said. that no college in the country
impaired more careful linguistic training
than this, while be was professor Of Languages.
Some doubted if his previous life would adapt
him tlr success as p Preacher, but he e1empl-
feel in this respect the truth that excellence
which ~ rssll, OF careful and symmetrical
training, viii aiapt itself to any circumstances.
HIS fine and high cultivation Of mind and heart
were really devoted TO the Christian Ministry.
With remarkable fuency. and elegance, he
joined a Irectness and force OF practical appli-
cation which afforded a striking reiutation OF
the error that high culture units for effective
appeal 70 an ordinary audience. lie hal laid
broad foundations and from the first preached
with the force and freedom Of one native and to
the manor born"
In spiritual respects hrs character became
quickenei and ripeHel by his pastoral expert
euce, the more SO because he began it in period
Of great re. g.ous interest His roble intellect
was now brought more into contact with human
hearts in their JOYS aud griefs and struggles, and
he preached with fervor, and laborsi with an
enthusiasm and success which drew hard upon
his vital powers. The deep and solemn intensi-
~ Of his nature, found expression at this time
in an earnest and absorbed manner, which
was especially noticed by his friends and
brother ministers, but which Was always coupled
with a kiuluess, courtesy and atiability, which
won the hearts Of his people It IS rare that
such tender affection exists between pastor
ard fcck, a. -praus up in the two years Of his
pastorate. Deeply beloved while he lived among
them, the affection Of his people continues to he
shown in WAYS most honorable TO them, and his
grave is properly with them, in his death. His
name deserves 20 be- enrolled among those who
m.a.s'erei 70 the glory and strength Of the ma
ton.
In closing Mr. sheil remarked feelingly upon
the beautiful relation of Alumni to their college
AMI TO each other II Is this which gives to all
who have passed. Though the same halls feel
ing OF personal loss 10 the removal Of one Ike
Nr. Pea-e. For lie WAS faithful son Of cur
Alma Mater, one who contributed greatly TO
her prosperity and psrpetuity, and whose e1-
ample should lsai Us to a deeper interest in and
devotion TO her, who is the mother Of us all.
Mir SbedFs discourse was beautiful, touch /
ing and noble tribute, not only to the memory
OF Dr. Pease, but TO the worth of the scholarship
and christian virtues which he illustrated. It
was listened TO with deep and absorbed attention,
and lsft an impression on his hearers which viii .
not soon pass away.
Junior Exhibition
Occupied the evening. The church was filed. .
but not to such complete suffocation as usual
thanks TO the continued rain. The exercises were
unusually good, the young gentlemen acqui;tng
themselves with high credit. The schedule was