Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-23
W., THURSDAY, NOV. 90, 1871.
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Mr.. b. G. English, anative this town,
where his relatives still. reside, died
in Springfield, Mass, on Tuesday Of
last week, in the 38th year Of his age.
The Sprinafcld Rep~Jlican, Of the
18th inst says Of the deceased
His sickness was brief, lasting only
four days from the time of his confHe-
mcnt to the house to the time Of his
death, and his friends who saw him on
the street and, with the exception of a
cold, in apparently good health, on
Thursday, can scarcely realized that
he has passed away so quickly, Born
at Woodstock, VT, in 1884, Mr.. Eng
llsh came to this city when he was but
9 years of age and commenced work,
ing in the Mill river wooden factory.
AS he was ofaninventiye turn ofmind,
and did not find sufficient opportunity
here to make such progress as he de
sired, he gave up his position and OBJ
tanned situation at the armory, where
he quickly received work which was
better adapted to his special kind Of
talent At this time, too, he devoted
all his spare money to the purchase of
scientific books and pamphlets, and
these he studied with great eagerness.
When he was u years old Mr., Eng
lish went to Hartford, Conn, where
he remaened forsevcn years in Sharp's
rifle factory. At the expiration of
that time he returned to Springfield,
and commenced business for himself on
Central street, manufacturing metallic
cartridges for the government, watch.
keys Of his own invention, and other
articles requiring ingenuity and skill.
In 1867 he was sent to the Legislature,
and at the time of his death he was
serving his second term in the common
couacil. The life of Mr. English, like
that ofnot few others Of our New
England men who commenced in the
machine shop Or factory, was one in
which the acquisition Of scientific
knowledge was blended with that of
manual skill. How much this union
contributed to his success is shown
both by his financial prosperity and
by the responsible positions which he
has occupied. In disposition Mr.. Z.
was a man of Il large heart, thoroughly
nnseIhsh, always taking pleasure in
doing a kindly act and ready at all
times to help those who needed as
sistancc. Such man NUT neces-
sarily have friends in large numbers,
and, wherever he went, none were
wanting to Mr.. English. Both at
Hartford and in this city his circle of
acquaintances was large and in both
places they were strongly attached to
him. His death will he deeply felt by
many, and sincerely mouncd by ALL -
lie leaves a widow and one child.
Both boards of the city government
met in the council room, last even g and
adopted resolutions in reference to the
death of Councilman English. Coun
Gilman Saml B. Spooner pronounced
an excellent and feeling eulogy upon
his deceased colleague. The following
are the resolutions -
Whereas, An Inscrutable Providence has re-
moved from this city council an esteemed men,
ber, Councilman B. c. ENGLISH, who died on
the 14th of November inst. therefore.
ReSolred. That in the death of Mr.. English
our city deplOres the loss of a public-spirited
and estimable citizen, its government an ex-
perienced and influential member, and the
community generous and large-hearted man.
ReSOlUed That these resolutions be spread
upon the records of the common council, that
both branches of the city government attend
his funeral, and in further tribute to his
memory, that the desk Of the president of the
common council and the desk of the deceased
be suitably draped in mourning for the remand
er of the year.
ResOIUed That a copy of these resolutions be
transmitted to the family of the deceased.