Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-09-20
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} ing OF the directors OF the ' l. ARflcuituIol
Society was holden 10 Secretary Carks room
at the st. Johnsbury house, President Root
in the chair and appropriate resolutions COM
memorative of the late Hon j. W Colburn,
former Treasurer Of the Society were adopt.
ed Hon. John Gregory, from committee ap.
pointed to draft the resolutions, prelaced their
prcseniation with remarks fttingly eulogistic
Of the deceased, followed by Hon. Crosby
Miller Of Pomfret, one of the Vice presi.
dents Of the Society, and by Henry CLARK,
Esq, of Rutland The speakers both alln
to his great value to the Society aud his faith.
fitness to its interests, also to his high honor
aud integrity as a citizen, and bis faithful dis.
charge Of whatever duties were imposed upon
him throughout long aud useful life The
loss to the Society Of three such prominent
members as Keyes, Hammond, and Colburn
within short space Of time was also alluded
to in language expressive Of the most tender
regard and respect for long cherished a.so-
ciate-
RESOLUTIONS
Resoiced, That in the death OF Mr. Col
burn, the Vermont State Agricultural Society
have lost worthy member wise counsellor,
a good iuancicr, and long tried and trusiy
friend
Resoirea, That we extend our warmcst
sympathies to his bereaved family assuring
them of our high regard for his moral worth,
and eminent qualities as citizen Of our he
loved commonwealth.
Resolred, That our President and Secreta-
~ sign these resolutions and send q copy Of
the same to the afflicted family Of the de.
ceased
Hon. Crosby Miller OF Pomfret one Of
the Vice Presidents of the association said
the occasion was one that called for we'll.
considered words. 10 contemplating the
death Of Judge Coburn it is impossible to
separate in our minds the names Of Reyes
aud Hammond, and one is almost lead into a
dependency in rejecting upon so great a
loss to this society Judge Colburn was a
self-made man. He did his own thinking
and arrived at his own conclusions, with less
leaning upon others than almost any man |
ever knew His death is not only loss to
thi. society but to the State, the county in
which he lived snd to his family. He was
never given any public trust that was not
faithfully discharged, or acted in any public
capacity that It's duties were not respectfully
well performed. How much we are indebted
to him financially aud how much the success
Of the society has been promoted by his eff.
forts we who have been associated with him
well know He lived to the age of three
score aud ton-a well rounded life We can
only say to each other, close up the ranks
aud press forward with determination to
faithfully perform all our duties,
Henry Clark, Esq Of Rutland, said III
substance that from long and intimate as
ISOLATION with Judge Colburn in connection
with the affairs of the Vermont Agricultural
Society, feel that | cannot iorego making
a few remarks upon this occasion Within
the space of little more than a year we have
been called upon to part with three noble
men, from our board Henry Reyes, Joseph
W Colburn and Edwin Hammond. On
former occasion | paid feeble tribute Of
respect to the brave and noble Hammond,
the dearest and truest friend ever had
Scarcely had the notice of his death been re-.
lieved Of its first shock, before Judge Col.
burn was stricken down His many noble
qualities are well known TO this society, and
the citizens of the state, and his devotion to
this association, which was his pet institu-
ton was fully illustrated in his efficient and
well timed efforts in its behalf Judge Col
burn was an independent thinker and man
Of more than ordinary self-relance, and his
integrity was in all instances his prominent
characteristic. 1t is fitting and it is due to
his memory, that the association of which he
was so prominent member, should make an
expression Of the loss it realizes in his death,
and that his mantle may fall upon US, should
be our most constant prayer.
will not further detain you, although the
feeling of my heart would pay more fitting
tribute to his memory.
move you, sir, the adoption of the reso-
buttons.