The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-22
John stuart MIN.
Correspondence fine Chicago Republican,

Correspondents Of the Chicago Republican,
THE CEMETERY OF Av1GNoS.
Attracted by its picturesque beauty. turned
for few moments into the cemetery. | had not
walked tar when came upon something which
made very solemn impression upon nay mind.
sheltered by a grove Of evergreens, found q
square space, b0rdered by beds of flowers. In
the center Of it, inclosed by low iron railing
rose large sarcophsgus, of pure white marble,
resting on base Of the same beautiful material.
At the head of the monument stood single ca
melia with exquisite white flowers. Between the
flower beds and the railing small walk extended
round. In one of the corners of the lot rose
simple stone bench, serving as resting place to
the mourners. And who sleeps in this secluded
spots On the fiat top Of the sarcephagus | read
the following words:
10 THE BELOVED MEMORY
HARRIEr MILL
DKARLY BELOVED DEEPLY REGRErTED WIFE or
JOHN sruAKr MILL.
Her great and loving heart,
Her clear, powerful original and comprehensive intellect
made her the guide and support
The instructor IN widOm and The sxAmpIsin
As she was the ga lilly delight Of those who had tn.
happiness 70 belong to her.
devoted e ali who surrounded her he's influence has
been found in many Of the greatest improve
menus Of the age. and will be in
those s-l 20 come;
earth would aresd, become the hopedfor Heaven.
shs 0o to ,ne P 81 S0s sh0 'av' her,
The moving words of this epitsph, so full of
tender eloquence, tell not only what the noble
woman whose ashes repose here has been TO John
Stuart Mil and to the cause of human progress
and reform, but also the motive of the freq ent
and protracted sojourns at Asignon of the COM
panion Of her life. That be might be as near as
possible to her grave, he purchased years ago
country house within a few hundred yards of the
cemetery, where he devotes himself not to fruit.
less lamentations over his great irreparable loss
4 II n lhnea via AaIa foA
principles for the growth of which In his mind he
is so much indebted TO her genius. His devoted
attachment TO the beloved dead aud faithful prose.
cuiion OF the work in which she was his constant
helpmate and inspiration is certainly one of the
noblest inspirations Of HIS character.
Leaving the cemetery, resumed my search for
Mr.. Mills residence In tbs direction. indicated BY
my guide. had not gone very far when came
upon several houses TO the right and left Of the
cemetery road was following, that stood in the
midst OF gardens, incosed by high walls, and
seemed to be the modest summer habitaii0ns Of
some Of the bourgeois Of Avgnon. Not being
able TO make out from the description given to
ne which OF them belonged to Mr.. Mill, | adj
dressed myself to some women who were work.
ing in an adjoining open field. But they we're as
ignorant OF bis name as the individuals had arst
accosfed la town. IL was only when explained
to them that the gentleman was an Eaglishmsn
that they seemed TO comprehend what | wanted.
I" on, oaiS, rAngldis, FAngldis," they all broke
out at once, and pointed simultaneously to
small house. the top Of which rose above the sur.
rounding high walls, and more than hundred
ysIts OF. Mr.. Mil himself subsequently explained
TO ne, when spoke Of the diff :ulty had had in
finding his place Of abode, that, notwithstanding
bis long residence in the locality, even his nearest
neghbors bad not yet become acquainted with
his name, which seemed 10 be something extra
ordinary TO their French ears. aud that be con-
tinued to be for. them simply Monsieur
rAngldis."
As reached at last the small wooden green.
painted gate in the middle Of the wall thsI shuts
If Mr.. Mills property from the road, young
peasant. who was working in the garden inside,
ran up 10 let me In. In reply 70 my question
whether Mr.. Mil was at home, he replied in the
affirmative, and invited me TO follow him. We
went in the narrow walk. bordered on both sides
by small olive trees, that led In 0 straight line