Litchfield enquirer., 1865-01-05
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 The death of WILLIAM :cshris NorEs- whom ue were proud to claim as fellow townsman, and whose loss has been felt and ehronicled over the land-has already been announced in these columns Hs was burit q on Wednesday of last week. His immediate family, other kindred aud intimate friends. and members of the Bar, assembled at his resi- denee. on the Fifth Avenue, at ? o'clock P. NJ.
 The body of the deceased-slad in white, with the most exquisite flowers woven into the cross. the anchor, and other symbols of our Faith-was placed iu his noble Iibrary where selections of Scripture were repeated and prayer offered. His face-untoached by de- cay--bore the calm and placid expression so familiar to us,-serener, if possible, in death than in life. He rested where he had toiled. From the shelves, stored with the treasures of legal lore. the sages of the Law-the monarchs and oracles in kindred departments of thought seemed to look down upon him, as upon . fellow.vorkmau. who needed not to be asham- cd.
 The more private service being ended, the bier was borne to the lst Prssby terian Church. opposite Madison Square; eminent associates of the deceased serving as pallbearsrs.
 There, despite the damp and chill of the day. a congregation-for nambers, character, and distinguished ability. seldom equalled- convened to pay the last rites to the departed. The touching devotional exercises were con ducted by the Rev. Drs. Ferris. Adams, and Whitehead; and rapid sketch of the life of the deceased, with vivid and truthful DOT. traiture of him, ss lawyer, . statesman, . philanthropist and Christian, by his pastor, Rev. pr. Prentiss. held the attention of the audience.
 The remains. attended by long procession of carriages, were then deposited in the Marble Cemetery. Though it is fitting that one, 50 prominent in the public eye. should be inferred in the ceater aud seat of his arduous labors and signal successes. yet we count ourselves among the many mourners. Tbe summer home of our honored friend was here. He came to lay of his heavy and battered harness. and to enjoy the rest and recreation he found nowhere arrogance. without coadescension. he mipglei in our social life, in our town and ecclesiasfi' cal affairs, much as if all his days had been spent bere. Never was he 90 cheerful. and ligh,hearted as among these rural scenes. lii doors were open to u. and memory will long recall eompanionship. as once delightful and instrnetite. never alasi to be renewed. tbii IIsids the grave. IIs identifed himself win onl village library. our schools. our agricultural fairs. all our enterprises of general utility setsing an example ofpublic spirit and munif csncs worthy of sll imitation. 4 patriot every where, he could not bsnish. even here. his in tenss anxiety tor his country; yet hope alway' surmounted despoudency. and he was sure thu fright would ultimately triumph. He felt tb, deepest interest in the Regiment enlist ed in this county, and encamped for awhile on the commanding slope that overlooks ou village from ,he east. iIevisited the ground The sick soliier :ound a hospital under hi roof, with such gentle care and tending as fey ,homes can afford. We shall not soon forge e As gfne a hi o fame, whose ancient mansion he occupied he presented to the Regimen, astsnd of colors silk and elegantly embroidered, which have | since faced the iron storm on many a hart fought field. The poor and rhe sick looked tt the annual returns of himself and household as 10 the advent of spring with its buds ant birds, its bland breath and fragrant odors, af ter the keen frosts of winter.
 Though he dropped here the burden of city cares and professional responsibilities. h' never laid aside, nor relaxed, his religion, principles. He contributed far more than hi, share to the support of the Christian ministry and Christian institutions; his place was filled morning and afternoon, in the Sabbath congre gation; he made it rule to be present in th' devotional meetings of the week; when re quested, he led in prayer--offering the sim plest, humblest. most fervent petitions, i, tones 50 tremulous and subdued as to nov, all hearts.
 He has left us: but the recollection of hi uuvarying kindness, tue power of his usefu and consistent example, above all his childlik, yet manly piety, will be embalmed among ou1 holiest and most treasured memories. R.