Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-19

accumulation of fair competence In iooi
he was happily united in marriage to the e.
Unable lady who survives to lament his UNI
timely death.
Though not one of the original pioneers
who arrived here in 1886 and broke INTO Tue
then wild and inhabited wilderness, his i"hS
soiourn here placed him among the olueF +
class of our citizens, even while ne hiiieoi
was only in the maturity OF manhood, WIN
the promise of many wears before him. lie
became identified with this city when IL was
comparativelv new and small, without eithef
railroads or telegraphs-just after gooo "e-
Ginning and start had been madc-and mas
crown up with its growth. Cautious, exact
and svmpathetic in his business transactions
he was proverbially upright IN all his deal
ings-often so generous and tree with MS
means as to carry his liberality to the verge
of profusion-willingly doing his part to
promote useful improvements, public enter
prises and benevolent objects. He was very
/ decided in his political views, patriotic IN
sentiment. unalterablv attached TO the / mon
and a Jealous supporter of the government
throughout the war, but he never sought OIL
fee. and could seldom be induced to take one,
though often urged to do 80 by hls trends
In 1863. however. he reluctantly consented
70 he a candidate for mayor Of this city, ana
was elected by unanimous vote. rs iar 's
his impaired health would permit. nc ms
charged his official duties with Vigor ana
fidelity, displaying the qualities OF prompt
and impartial presiding officer at the meet
mos Of the Common Council, and by his
mingled dignity and courtecy, winning the
confidence and favor of all.
Bnt while in the midst Of his career, with
bright prospects before him, the rayages cd
disease sternly warned him that he must
have more regard for himself Surrounded
hv those deeply anxious for his welfare, AMI
who gladly bestowed every attention on hun.
I he sought relief both ut home and abroad
with but little permanent bencht. \ year
AGO this winter. he encountered a trying at
tact of illness. and having partially rccoyerei
in the spring, he determined to visit the city
of New York to secure the best medical adj
vice and aid 70 bo obtained there He care
/ fully arranged his business affairs, putting
everything in the order for which he was dis
tinruished. Daring this brief interval
though suffering from the effects OF a cruel
rnaladv. he preserved his habItual chccridI-
ness, but over this appearance OF e9mP5sure
/ there was thrown ar OF thougnttaI erri-
business. which told the close observer be
was profoundly conscious be was nearing the
borders of an unseen world-that he was
making preparations for the returnless Jour
nev-that the evening shades had already
tineed and lmmcd with their fast gathering
Gloom the fervid glow of his noonday-th2t
all earthly hopes and plans would soon turn
to dust and ashhes-and 50 indeed 1t was
The ties of life that We're then loosenci ano
given away, have since parted asSunder, AND
the inevitable end Of US all has been reached
too quickly-but not in him let Us tondly
/ believe.
He was gentleman in his manners ont
intercourse man Of fine Abilities large
information, and singularlv progressing in
/ his personal appearance. He had an over
/ lowing humor and ready Wit which mad'
him a layorite on festive occasions. and de-
lightful companion in social and doncst,
.irclcs While none of as are 50 rer!ec
that we can claim exemption from the trail
ties of humanity, let us trust. in bidding
last adieu t. a valued and longtime friend
md associate. that all cannot bo list. I'D
cherish the inspiring and consoline faith
/ that
} If lu-sht bee sure. uothin- e.u DE -tret.
Than that earth'9 good dc-aVs hot with eartl.