The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-04-27

ness. that he never knew a man whose
votes were always more consistently right
than his When he did speak in the Sem
ate. ii was generally with careful prepara-
ton, and then he spoke wisely and we'll.
and was listened TO with great attention
and respect He was always faithful and
prompt in his attendance on his commit
tees, in making his reports, and in the
performance of every public duty But it
was especially in his duty TO his State,
and the people of his State. that his watch
iulneSs. energy, and untiring efforts Were
mainly directed. No interest of Vermont
was allowed 10 suffer, OF remain unregard-
ed. either in Congress or any department
of the General Government. And 50
with every citizen of the Stale. having
right. or clam. or proper request upon
any department of the Government. Mr..
Foot made ii his own special duty 10 see
ii ri"llted. lie loved and honored Yer
mont: he WAS proud that il WAS the place
of his birth. More than once since be-
came his colleague hc has mentioned the
fact To me. that never before was Vermont
represented in the Senate bv two of her
sons. born on her OWN soil: and he SEEM
cd To dwell on the idea with great salts
faction.
Durin1 his illness and after he became
satisfied he should not recover. he loved 10
speak of his being carried back 10 his na-
tive Stale: of being buried under the shad
ow oi her "r:,nd mountains and green hills,
and within thc>ound of her waterfalls. and
that hiS crave would be among his own
people. whom he lovci and who loved him
20 we'll. Mr.. F"o;'> real greatness and
the c:tll>e ot his universal popularity have
not Vel named. Some men are called
Treat from 4 simple grcat action others
from a few gr,.at ,lee,i~ Mr. Foot WAS
great man hy reason oi his grcat heart
mol Il >in"ie act or several ac;S of great
craftsmanship. but Il lifetime oi good, and
"cncrnn>. and un>clii-h deeds WAS what
m:rlc him .reat. and gave him such a hold
upon the hearts o; the people OF his own
stale and others who knew him.
lIi> mental faculties were of Il nigh or
der hi> requirements were very re>Pecta-
bic indeed; h;> Iud dgmcnt WAS excellent
he had extraordinary gitt> of person and
manners; but many men possessing all
tie>e in equal '!erree would never attain 4
lthc OF ;he honor ;nd respect he did
Ii WIS h,> "cnrrou>. warm hearted love
ami sympathy for hi> fellows. and his eX-
hibiiian of 10 them and for them AT all
times. ti.l; induced their love and respect
ior him lou saw with me the general
exhibition ii sorrow Tor hi> Death here.
where h, had been - long. and WAS -
we'll known Hmt - highly respected but
Ii wa> m 'nrtun" Ia by one OF your COM
miltrr Ia attend his remains 10 his old
home and among the neiThbor> and a>>o-
caty>-ot his duly home life" Had vou
witnessed th1 deep gloom and sadness that
hung over the whole community the fears
tha; filled - many eyes. :i> We fulfilled our
melancholy lu'v. You might well have eX-
ri;.imc.l. '-Btholl how they loved him -
Living III another part OF the state from
Mr.. Foot. and our pursuits for many years
having hetn 80 different. had never much
personal intimacy with him until the COM
mcnmcment ot the present session. when |
heclmc hi colleague From that time
10 hi> death We lived in the >lmc house.
ami until hi sickness sat at the same t;i-
bic. soon saw why all loved ana re-
>pccte1 him. and shared their sentiments
in the fullest manner. The infinite pam,
he took /" MAKE my position agreeable. to
MAKE M acquainted with the courSe and
detail a! business in thc senate the prop
cr offices and departments for everything :
in short til whole routine of congressional
drrii gcrv. which it l. - important for I
man 10 know. and still every man Is eX
: pcctcl to lind out for him>eit-waS what
did not expect from him. and probahl,
should have received from no other man
But with his nature he could hardly hav,
: avoided dom" If. The circumstances o
hi- sickness and death were srlch .iat Gen
cral publicity has been rivcn 10 various in
tcrview> ;,nd pariin"> between him :ln'
valued friends. solemn and affecting il
r their character and interest. took M
: last Leave of him on the same Afternoon
: before his death. co.iid hot now at
temp; 10 describe it. bu! | snail never for
-ci hi> :itctionate language. or hi> solemn
, hcnc'iiction ut our parting. mourn In
loss in common with all who knew him
bat with all who believe in the heavenhe re
after | doubt not that our los Is his infinite
I g;,im His triumphant Christian deatl
WAS Il fitting end ior - loving and useful
. life Well may we all pray that our live
{ :,nd our deaths may be like his Sorel
{ indeed has my native state been stricken
:. her two most distinguished Sons. long he
: JOINT representatives. III this body. wher
: they represented her with ~ much ability
a usefulness and credit both taken away b
+ death. and 30 near each other that lin
: stirring effect OF the first blow had hardl,
: passed when the other came. God gran
II those who have survived and succeede'
: them may he enabled in some degree f
k emulate their virtues and usefulness TO TN
: state and people thus bereaved.
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