Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-10-27

cOur-e of citizens. The men from the
Scale Shops, who had formerly been en-
ployed by Mr.. Howe, formed in froat of
the hearse, which was followed by the
citizens The remains were taken to the
Congregational church, and placed in the
vestibule. In the evening. the casket
was opened, and many friends of the de-
ceased looked with fearful eyes upon one
who had left them but a few days before
in health, and now lay before them cold
in death. At o'clock Thursday morn
ing, the church WIS filled notwitbstand-
ing the drenching rain. After singing by
the choir and reading of selections of scrip
ture, also singing by the Sabbath school a
hymn which had been great favorite of
Mr. Howe, when superintendent of the
Sabbath school, Rev. Franklin Tuxbury,
in very touching and eloquent manner,
said
REV. MIR. TUXBURY's SERMON.
BRETHREN AND FRIENDS: We have
assembled to pay our last tribute of honor
and affection to the mortal remains Of y
brother widely known, and most highly
esteemed and warmly loved by those who
knew him best.
A few weeks since he waa with Us, in
rerested III ali the affajrs Of live, private
and public, and filing al Influential place
in many useful aud honorable relations.
Now he sleeps the sleep from which he
shall not awake till the heavens shall be
no more.
1t seems fitting that something should
be said indeed it Is the impulse of affec-
ton, as well as regard for right living and
christian aims, that prompts us to utter a
few words, however imperfect, at this
time, not of eulogy or false praise, but of
sober r, facJi)n and candid Judgment.
Mr.. Howe was the son of Hon. John
Howe OF BrOokline, Mass, one of the pro-
mo'ers and early directors of the Rutland
and Burlington Railroad. He was born
at Boston, Sept. "a, 1919. He came to
thia town (Brandon) twenty two y cara ago,
and WAS connected with the furnace and
iron works here. He subsequently, estab.
lished the extensive works for the manu-
facture of scales, which bare his name,
aud with which he was so long identified,
and which made his name familiar not
only over this country but in many
foreign lauds. During sthe war of the re-
bellinn he received an appointment as
agent of the State of Vermont disburs-
iug the State Aid to soldiers families,
delicate trust which he discharged with
great efficiency to the entire satisfaction
of the public.
H was Senator from Rutland county
iu 1865 and 1866 As one Of the originat-
ors and director OF the State Reform
School at Waterbury he ever exhibited
the warmest interest in its unfortunate
inmates
Socially Mr.. Howe was cordial and
gener:u- TO Il remarkable degree. He was
e7peciflly fond Of the society of the young,
and was never happier than when his
house was thronged with the members OF
his Sabbath School. Careless OF mere ap-
pearances and careless of personal inter
est, he was not given to H4ttery, but the
poor and the unfortunate ever found in
him a ready, sympathzing - and generous
friend. Many are the touching reminis-
censes of his kindness which the an
nouncement of his sudden decease has
called forth. 1t was no doubtful compli-
ment which brought his former gardener
from neiRhborlng town TO crave the
privilege of testifying his affection by
being permitted TO prepare his grtve.
A. Christian man, an ayowed believer
of Evangelical truth, he was twelve years |
a commitment in this church. He pos
sessed profound religious nature, and |
that nature be believed, and his
Christian friends believed, was
graciously renewed and specially
by the sovereign working |
of the Holy Ghost. His christian inten-
tions were deep and far reaching, his IL
stincts right. His religious life was an
consistent aud happy one. His
brethren knew him also rs a man Of true
giving time, and giving
money without hesitation. and without
stint. True to his God and Savior in the
secret purposes of his soul, he did make
the kingdom Of God first-frst in his es-
-eem, thoughts and plans, and his busi-
ness occupation, appointments and inter
ests were made subserVient and secondary
This is great thing to say, but the testi-
Dony to the truth of it is ample aud at
land. Many time has he made the
Quincy from Boston that he might not
De absent from the Sabbath School, re-
urning Immediately on Monday morn
ng to complete the business he had left
unfinished.
In sunshine and in storm he was al
ways in his pew on the Sabbath. Equally
'egular was he at the prayer meeting.
Aud he was there to help-to catch the
pirit of the occasion and advance ito
'ffer humble prayer - not to carp or
,riticiss or scold. He was the friend of
he minister. lie was the friend of the
,hurch.
As Sabbath School Superintendent
le had few superiors. He was a con-
tant and earnest student of the Bible,
md a simple childIike believer in the
ruth and teachings of the Gospel. He
Won to a remarkable extent the conf
lence and affection of his pupila, and was
,ver watchful of whatever might interest
IT profit them.
His life so true and faithful had a fitting
lose. Being told that death was near,
nd asked if all prepared to meet his
savior; he replied "All that is settled"
After few business directions and part |
ny words, he requested that prayer :
Night be offered. AT its close he stretched .
orth his hands as if to continue in prayer
nd with the name of His Savior on his
lps, passed, we doubt not, to His loving
m brace. ,
Brethren, the departure of such a man ;
: great af1iction and loss; a loss to the !.
eloved family at whose head he stood in
be exercise of an unselfsh fidelity and {
we; a loss to this community whose spir- |