Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-23
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FoRDYcE HUNTINGTON BOWMAN.


The announcement of the death of Fordyce
Huntington Bowman, the son Of our esteemed
townsman John II. Bowman. which took place at
Bahia, Brazil, on the 10th of January last, after
| brief illness, has been received in our commu-
nifty with more than ordinary emotions Of sorrow.
possessing genial qualities, manly disposition,
and showing fidelity in all positions, he was a
general favorke. When one in the prime of man.
hood thus falls, in distant land, iust entering
upon new relations, in the midst of strangers
especially one esteemed by all who knew him in
the varied circles of life, it is not strange that his
loss is bemoaned with tears of affection and SYM
pathy. Still all bow in submis- ion to the will OF
| Him with whom are the issues OF life and of
death, remembering with gratitude all the ex-
cellenees that adorned his character and the vir-
tues he exhibited. This melancholy and unex-
pected intelligence OF the demise of one once so
familiar to US, brings clouds and darkness, but
teaches US that God
Moves in mysterious way
His wonders to perform.
In April last he formed connection in bust
ness with Theodore E. Borott, OF New York, and
they had established an American Commission
House at Bahia, Brazil, South America, with
prospects for successful business. In the alb
sence of the United States Consul at Bahia, dur
ing the last summer, Mr.. Bowman was acting
Vice-Consul, which duties he performed with ac-
eeptanee. Particularly happy in his social rela-
tions he gathered about him warm friends where
ever he made his home. Letters from South
American friends give evidence of their apprecia-
ton of his virtues and that they with sincerely
mourn his loss.
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clans were his, but they could not relieve him
from that painful disease yellow fever, and after
an illness of four days. the morning of the 10th
of January, at 1.30 o'clock he died. He was at
tended by the kidd minIstrations of Mr.. r. j.
Wharton, mutual friend of his. and MIR. Borott,
his partner. brief sketch of his illness, death
and burial, taken fr,m diary kept by MIR.
Wharton, may be interesting to his former associ-
ates and friends In this community.
He was taken i'll at p. m on Tuesday, Janu-
airy 9th, and sent for his friend, who found him
suffering from vomito and Immediately admin s.
tered medicine. At five p. m DIR. Patterson the
English resident physician was called who pre-
scribed for him. A few hours afterTards friend
called, having anxiety IN reference to the case II
Brazilian physician was sent for, but, who ex
pressed no opinion. but said his case required
immediate skill. The days End nights we're pass
ed restlessly, the ply sciaus made frequent calls
and prescriptions but no T. lief came. He eontin.
ued to grow worse andat p. N on Monday he
conversed in reference to his critical situ4 tion
fully realizing it. lie de-ired Mr.. Wharton to
write to his fathgr, to do all, TO say all for him
He took his ring from his finger, shich was late
present from lis sister.and desired MIR VITO take
charge CT it together with his watch and personal
effects.
Mr.. Wharton then got for him his Bible, plac-
ing the book in his hand, asked if he recognize il
he Sid yes and placed his hand in Mr.. WIS. Mr..
Wharton told him to put his trust in God and
Knen in prayer he asked Him to whom we make
our common supplications to bless him and re-
ceive his soul. Soon after Fordyce embraced him
and said, "Oh, Wharton tell Borott 1 have tried
to do my duty-do all for me Wharton. leave
all to you" Soon after II p. m. he became more
Frustrated and helpless. His companion per-
formed all the acts of kindness possible to make
him comfortable. He began to wander and from
this gradually sank until $50 a. m, when his
spirit was called by "Him who gave and taketh
away" .
At 10 o'clock a. M, on Tuesday the remains
were removed to the English cemetery, and at 5
p. M, the foreign merchants, the United States
bled at the Cemetery to pay their last tribute to
his memory. The Rev. MIR. Galley of the EpIsco-
pal Church oficiated at the grave, which is in a
beautiful spot overlooking the Bay.
This is a simple narrative of the illness, death
and burial in a strange land of one who was dear
ly loved IN the family and esteemed by his many
friends here and elsewhere.
he held many positions of responsibility, in all
of which he was faithful to his trust. He was
three years clerk in the National Bank of Rut-
land, about two years clerk in the Fourth Ma
tional Bank of New York and two years paying
teller in the National Trust Company of New
York
We have written of him in his business rela-
ton, but of him friend it is not needful. Be
side the precious memories that Iinger in sorrow-
ing hearts, empty words would be but mockery,
nor may we enter the sanctuary of domestic grief
to narrate what he was as a son and brother.
That place is holy ground where no unhallowed
footstep may safely tread. These stricken ones
only know how great their loss, how unutterable
their sorrow. Their hearts may be safely trusted
to enshrine the name and virtues to them so IN
speakably precious.