Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-10-05
REV. LEIGnToN COLEMAN.

We deeply regret that this reverend gen
tleman is about TO leave our city, and take
up his residence elsewhere. How great u
loss he will be to Wilmington and vicinity
cannot be easily computed In the Parish
OF st. John his leaving is deeply felt 1t
is a young parish, but his energy, his
assiduity, his influence, his churchmanship
have fastened its growth, and inspired it
with strength and earned for it reputa-
ton that mark it with high distinction and
give it directing power in the diocese OF
Delaware. His parshioners will feel desc
late under the absence of his instructions;
the Sunday School will mourn the loss of
his activity, the cheernlness of his manners,
and the invigoration of his presence.
The Board of Education will miss his
activity and leading power His learn
ing, his high moral and religious standing,
gave him an influence in this relationship
possessed by few. His crudition and lively
sense of the duties incumbent upon him,
made HIM greatly efficient in behalf of this
institution, while his desire to inform the
minds of the young, and prepare them for
the duties Of life and rational acceptance
OF religious truth, prompted him TO an ardent
devotion TO the cause Of public instruction.
The teachers, as well as the pupils of our
public schools, will suffer heavy loss; the
latter have received his kind and wise guild
ance in department and elementary studies,
and She former, in their several positions
and in the Normal School, have been i'm.
proved by his faithful labors and his varied
and extensive learning.
The Wilmington Institute will mourn his
withdrawal, for as a member of the Board
OF Directors he was warmly engaged in its
interests and advancement His literary
attainments, his general knowledge, his wise
judgment, and his moral sensibility, well
fitted him for great usefulness in such posi-
tion. Through his instrumentality and
approval many excellent books have been
placed upon the shelves, and they are dcs-
tined to work lasting benefit to the minds
and manners of numerous readers.
The Home Tor Friendless Children will
lament his absence, for his benevolent heart
has warmed to these destitute ones, and ever
flowed in streams of pity and love in efforts
to save them from poverty, suffering and
degradation, to present their claims to public
sympathy, and secure for them the comforts
of life, and such instruction as will make
them yirtuous, happy and useful.
But why need we particularize the scpa.
rate institutions or enterprises with which
he has been Identified in our community,
Has there ever been any movement for the
benefit of mankind, physical or moral, tc
which lie has not with alacrity united him
self, and given his time, his talents, and ex
iensive influence to advance, cxat and per
feet? And how well he has succeeded in
these generous efforts, the hearts and home,
of our people, and the thriving condition
OF institutions, can and do strongly testify
Our people are saddencd that he should
have been called elsewhere, but sense O
duty and prospect of doing greater goot
have prompted him to the change. Bur
wherever he may be placed, our citizen.
will ever have pleasant remembrance of hi,
courtesies and kindness, and recollectnl
his many charities and religious instructions
will ask Cod to bless him in all his righteou.
efforts, and bestow upon him happines
and prosperity.