Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-19

81 the age Of 50 years. Although the
quiet and unostentatious life Of this
gentleman has not attracted the public
gaze, yet its simplicity, consistent wall,
and the good influences it has cast upon
the society in which he has moved
worthy of a memorial record. He WIS
born in Rutland, and was a brother Of
Charles G. Boardman, an old and well
known resident of West Rutland. He
married sister of Dea. Simeon Gilbert.
of Pittsford; and after residing there a
number of years he removed to Castleton,
where he spent the most active years Of
his life. Awaiting himself of the adyan-
tages offered there for the thorough edu-
cation of his children. He some ten years
ago removed to Middlebury, and about a
year since came again to Pittsford.
Mr. Boardman was man of more than
ordinary strength of mind and frmness
of character. He made no display, but
when occasion required, he developed
strong powers and argumentative re.
sources possessed by few. This has been
evidenced in his later years by articles
prepared for the press. Within the past
two years he has frequently contributed
articles for the HERALD, that have given
evidence of the solidity and argumenta-
tive power of his mind. Whenever an
article was received from his pen, We felt
sure of its tendency for good, and that rich
gems were underlying its modest and m
pretending language, and hoped that in
the leisure of his declining years, and in
the vigorous retention of his mind, he
might be able to contribute still more,
but the pen has dropped from his hand
and his work is done, having fulfilled the
mission of life, exerting an influence for
the benefit of his fellows, but his influence
lives after him in the careful training Of
sons, whose field of labor is, by the allOt-
ment of Providence, far more extended
than was his.
Mr. Boardman was not a politician, In
any sense of the term, yet he early iden-
titled himself with the old Liberty party,
and was among its strongest men, taking
little active part, but contributed to the
press occasionally some telling articles
against slavery and the tendencies of the
two dominant parties, to the unfolding
of an institution which he considered alb
horrent to God and man. He ever ex-
erted his influence IN favor of those in
institutions, that tended to promote the
growth of a healthy anti-slayery senti-
ment. He was the co-worker in this
direction with Amos Thompson, Leonard
Gibbs, Lawrence Brainerd, Ryland Fetch
er, Daniel Roberts, r. V. Marsh, D. T.
Nicholson and others in the day OF small
things, but lived to have his heart glad
dened by the acknowledgement Of his
position and the ultimate overthrow
the system of slavery, althouge it was q,
the sacrifice of treasure and blood.
He was consistent and active chris
tan, a member and officer in the Congra
gationaI Church, and he was for years
Deacon of the chcrch in Csstleton. Il
was an earnest supporter Of every gooa
cause, especially of education, and gave
/
legiate course, preparing them for useful
lives-in large sphere Of labors two Of
whom are eminent clergymen-Rey. Geo.
n. Boardman, D. D., of Binhampton, y
Y, and Rev. Samuel W. Boardman, Of
Auburn, n Y. He had reason as the
setting sun of life approached TO feel that
in the education his family, he cont rihnt.
| ed TO society and the world, honored n
struments of good, which were a crown Of
glory to him. Such was the result Of 8
quiet, simple life, accomplishing far more
of moral power and fruitage than has often
marked the lives Of those whose positions
have been far more exulted, and who's
pomp has dazzled society for brief hour
and passed into security, having no solid
foundation upon which to rest.
4 On Sabbath afternoon we wendell our
way to pay our respect to the memory OF
this venerable man, whom we had known
in our earlier years as the friend Of GU
maternal grandparents, as well as il re-
spect of his honored sons. The funeral
took place from the residence of A. T.
Reynolds, at three o'clock. Rev. Mr.
Hall, now supplying the Congo
gational church at Pittsford, oficiated.
After singing and an appropriate prayer,
Mr.. Hall made brief address, well adapt.
ed to the occasion, clothed in well chosen
words At the conclusion OF Mr.. Halls
remarks, the venerable Rev. DR.. Charle.
Walker, the lifelong friend Of Deacc
Boardmap, arose, and leaning upon b
cane for his support, with an utter
i full ct feeling and tenderness, alludea-
the prolonged life of his friend, and h
going to the grave before him, He SAL
in substance in conclusion, "His life in
measure has been parallel with my OWL
I knew him in his earlier years. came
in the first years of my ministry II
neighboring parish, and married him IN
this house, where have come to-day to
attend his funeral. Our lives ran along
in the same parallel, he being resident
of neighboring towns, and it was our for
tune often to meet His oldest son mar
ried my eldest daughter, and thus have
we walked along together. He, one year
older than myself, hes gone and is to b
buried in our cemetery, where 1, too, socs
expect to follow him, to rest until tba
dead shall be raissd. May we all so live
as to be prepared for the great change
that awaits us us and let us now pra!
for the blessing of God upon u.s. BE
then offered brief and touching prayal
AS the venerable clergyman s,oo-
there. trembling with age, leaning uPos
his staff, paying a simple tribute to BIZ
friend of lifetime, with the tears cours
ing down his cheeks, speaking in br0ks1
utterances, was scene that made deiE
impression, and viii long be remember
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