Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-08-26

We yesterday announced the death of
Judge Bailey, which occurred at bis late res
idence on Wednesday morning of last week,
after protractcd and distressing illHcss
GEoRGE WASHINGTON BAILEY was born in
Berlin in 1893. Being early thrown upon
his own resources, like most boys of that day,
he enlisted in the army in 1913, while in his
sixteenth year. and spent nearly year and a
half in active service upon our Northern from
tier, portion Of the time under Gen Scott.
lie participated in the sanguinary battles Of
Chippewa, Bridgcwater, and the siege and
stormiug Of Fort Erie, in which his marked
gallantry won high commentator.
Subsequently Mr. Bailey married daugh-
ter Of the late joel Warren, Esq, of Berlin,
who survives her husband--and removed
to Elmore, in Lamoille County, where the
principal part Of his active and useful life has
been spent The estimation in which he was
held by the people Of his town and county is
best attcsted by the fact that for many years
he was called to occupy the highest positions
Of trust and responsibility in their gift. Re-
pcatcdly chosen to the office of Town Repre-
sentative, State Senator and High Sheriff Of
the County-with such ability and fidelity
did he discharge these various trusts that his
name became source Of strength to the POI
litica organization with which he acted. Well
do we remember that in the closely contested
battles for which Lamoilc County has been
famous, the name of Mr. Bailey upon the
Wing ticket was an earnest of triumph to his
friends, and carried disnay into the ranks OF
the enemy.
Fifteen years ago Judge Bailey removed
to his late residence, near this village, with
the hope of lessening his cares, and increasing
the means Of enjoying that competence which
"a successful business life had furnished. But
here he was not left in retirement For two
years he was elected to the responsible posi-
ton Of Judge of Probate for Washington Co.
and for ten consecutive years--from 1858 to
lS63-ho was chosen President Of the Farm.
erS Mutual Fire Insurance ComDany oil
which he had been an active Director eigh.
teen years at the time of his decease. How
ably and faithfully the duties growing out Of
these various positions were discharged, j,
best known to those who have personal knowl.
edge of the facts-and by them we are sure
they will never be forgotten.
No sketch, however brief, Of Judge Bal
ley's life would be complete unless it embod
led the fact that he was an earnest and de-
voted Christian This indeed was the ruling
principle, and gave character and dignity t.
all the transactions of his life. lie was con
scientious and crcumspect in all his word
and in all his ways. Those who had but tn,
slightest business acquaintance with him, coulC
but feel and acknowledge the force Of thii
truth. His Christian principle ennobled his
life--it destroyed the power of death-it en-,
balms his memory. To the church (Metho
dist Epscopal) of which he was an active anC
earnest adherent, the loss is severe. Both a
fillmore and Montpelier he has been reliabl,
support to that branch of the church. Blu
while he was conscientious Methodist, h,
was no bigot, but cherished hearty fellow
ship for all such as had the spirit and walkeC
in the footsteps Of the Master.
The poor ever found in him friend tn,
the young safe counsellor, the afflicted
smypathizing comforter, the erring faithful
monitor.
During several years of wasting and pain
full disease paralytic affection of the ner
vous system-no word of complaint or impa
thence escaped his lips but in faith and hop
he patiently waited till the end came.
In all the relations of life--as publ
servant, in his business affairs, at the hea'
of family, in church and society-no pure
or better man have we ever known. May
merciful Providence raise up others to fill hi
place