Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-01

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greatly esteemed his talents, and had the utmost
confidence in his integrity. He ever ielt deep
interest in the welfare Of his town, and ara
Whatever he could to promote its prosperity. lie
represented the town of Benson in the Legisla-
lures of 1s47, 1850. 1851, 1859 and 1870. de
was q member of the Constitutional Conventions
of 1850 snd 1870. For twelve years he was
Town Clerk in his native place. The people oil
bis town have always felt honored in bis n n
ore they have always yejoicsd in his successes
they mourn him as a friend and brother.
As FRIEND
L. C. kellogg WAS loved most by those VINO
knew him beet. To the stranger, he seemed re-
served he might even appear distsnt, but he
was approachsble. Though naturally reserved
even reticent he was the perfect gentleman CT the
old school. He bore acquaintance well. Ills
fir end, were many, and they priced his counses
and friendship most highly it was deep and
abiding it gained strength each year In the
family Of his brother. L. Fl. Kellogg, where re
has made his home since he resigned bis oiil;e as
Judge. he ha. been loved as an elder brother,
and respected as father. The children OF MS
brother, especially the two youngest-tWo little
girls. Jessie and Julia-had large place in the
large and loving hesr: Of their uncle. Judge
Kellogg never married, but he loved home sud
children.
A. SCHOLAR
MIR. Kellogg hsd extensive and varied learning
outside Of his professional studies. In general
literature his range was wide. la history, bio
grsphy and poetry, he had read much But
aside from civil law, he studied the law OF the
Lord most constantly and carefully. A pledge
made to his step-mother upon her dying he'd
that he would daily read his bible during life,
was most faithfully kept till sight and sen,e
failed. Nor was that daily reading burden or
loss to him 1t was his delight He read the
tcriptures carefully and We have reason to be-
lieve prayerfuly The writer has found him
in his Office on several occasions, with reW
translation Of the New Testament, with his
Greek Testament. with the King James trSnsa-
lation, and his Greek Lexicon and practical
commentary, critically reading each Of these side
by side, passage by passage, clIefully compSr-
ing one with the other and making critical
marginal notes at he approved or disapProved
the new translation. In the great csrdinsl doc
trine, Of faith in Jesus Christ and heart regen-
GRAFTON by the Divine Spirit, he expressed =
firm belief He was a most constant and critical
reader so long as he could see or his mind sense
the meaning. 1t IVES rich treat to sit at his
feet and listen to the words ola man 80 learned
and wise. His mind WAS fountain Of facts and
principles in law, literature and theology sys-
temAtcally stored away. that came readily at the
call Of memory.
Doubtless his close confinement to his books
to the neglect Of regular sni sufficient physical
exercise, tended largely to shorten his days
As wise as he was, in this one particular he
greatly erred
/ He w..a member OF the Protestant Episcopal
/ Church in Rutland, where he loved to worship
the God Of his Fathers. BY reason Of his heart
/ difficulty and his phy,ician's advice, he has net
/ allowed himself to attend public assemblies and
public worship. much, if any, for the last three
years. To his brother L. H., he said. during his
! ls.t brief but painful Illness, that he was not
afraid to die, and that he was trusting in the
same God, in the faith Of whom his father AMI
mother lived and died
His private virtues and publ; life are worthy
Of the consideration Of all both young and old
4 great and good man has fallen. in the
strength Of his days
His friends in this town sud las many friend'
in this district had looked upon him a. one ca
pable and well worthy of representing the people
in Congress None Purer or more deserving
have gracei the natioasl halls
But the friend. the lawyer, the Judge, the
man has gone from among men, from court;
below to the Court Of Heaven, from judging
between men below to be judged rghteously by
the Impartial and Nerciful Judge Of the Uni
verse. There, At the grca, assizes, not in judi
eial robes, but in glrmeatf Of 'rtitc We hope to
meet our esteemed friend ami cur brother.
H.F.A.