Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-16

return To Burlington to spend the re-
malnder OF his days among his family and
friends.
Mr. sawyer, was ono Of the most bril-
liant men we ever knew. His intellect
ual qualities We're extraordinary. Few
men had his historical knowledge or such
retentive memory, A constant reader
OF the best and most standard books, his
mind was enriched by what he read, and
his style of composition was termit-
able and delightful lie wrote in the
purest and strongest Anglo Saxon, as
can be seen in his frequent contributions
10 the press, for he seldom wrote through
any other channel, His fine historical
and biographical sketches in the New
York Times and the journals of this city.
such as his "Capt, John Price, and many
obituary notices Of our own citizens, we
might name rs admissible evidences Of his
genins and talent. He loved literature,
gave much of his time TO his pen, and
/ lent his voice often 10 political discussion
in which he was singularly effective
and powerful. He was terrible oppo-
nent in argument, and il was difficult to
controyert his positions, so strongly did
he fortify himself with clear and eonvinc-
ing presentations of his points. We have
heard il said that there are many con-
gressmen, lawyers and judges, who have
drawn largely upon his knowledge, tai
ents and aptness Of composition for their
speeches, briefs and opinions.
He never made such wide use as he
should Of his cultivated intellect. Had
he done SO, his success and reputation in
the world would have been much greater.
His intimate knowledge of English and
classical literature Of the Greek and Ro-
man historians and dramatists, of Shakes
peare and the oldlEnglish poets, was re-
markablo, and served 10 make him 40
agreeable n companion TO educated men.
4 warm personal friend of Henry Is.
Stacy and Human Eoote, then its editor,
he was n constant contributor TO the
Free Press Of this city many years ago,
and wrote some Of its best political ar
ticles lie kept up an acquaintance from
boyhood with the Oldest families and
principal men OF Burlington, and no man
could have better written their history.
Mr. Sawyer, though eccentric, had fine
perSanal qualities. He was kind hearted,
patriotic, and hated wrong and injustice.
lie was, perhaps, too severe in his denun-
Citations of mcu and principles he dis
; liked, vet he was thoroughly honest in
his opinions and never hcsitdted TO cS-
press them He had a foudncss for the
, society of young men, and they IN return
often sought the company of Mr. Sawyer,
and stroyc 10 make pleasant the dcclin-
ing years of his life. The personal ac-
, quaiut.mcc OF the editors of this journal
with the deceased was genial and bene-
i fetal. and the very last effort of his pen
was the Just and discriminating notice of
: the late Judge Bennett, published in t.e
! Times of Wednesday last
E Mr., Sawyer has been for years an in
E valid and great sufferer from dis trcs,ing
; diseases The warm weather b. ought on
5 an attack of cholera morbus on Wcdnes-
I dav night last, which tern ,inated in hi,
c death at an early hour Yesterday morn
j ing.
. A remarkable man, he will be mucl,
missed by his fellow citizens.
, His funeral was attended from St pauls
Episcopal church, Of which he was mem
ber on Sunday afternoon, at o'clock.
, FRANKLIN County PoLlrlcs. ~ The
Freeman is "A little severe on Us. Speak
: ing OF our recent County Convention, II
; says:
The proceedings were harmonious, e.
{ peclaIIy 50 Tor Franklin comfy, ana there
will probably not be over three bolts or
: ,,anit,d h,ftre election
: There won't be any, Mr. Freeman. We
: have turned over new lcai up mere, anu
Won IN hear glorious news from "ald Frank
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