Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05
wEpDINa AT ruE pLIss FARM.

Rutland, Mass.
WEDDING AT THE BLISS FARM.
On Tuesday, the 18th of November, a
pleasant scene was presented at the resi-
deuce of Lyman Bliss, Esq. few partic-
ular friends assembled to be present at tho
marriage of Miss Georgia Bliss, the eldest
daughter of Mr.. b., and John Cosgrove,
Esq, n talented lawyer of Boonville, Mo.
A storm of wind and snow seemed rather
forbddlng in the early morning, but it
abated in time for the friends to ride up,
Drawing the inclement weather and heavy
sleighing. The pleasant parlors, adorned
with fourishing house plants, and lovely
flowers, the gift of friend, seemed all the
more cheerful after exposure to the out
ward world The extensive view from the
windows was beautiful, even though shad-
owed by clouds. About II o'clock the bride
and bridegroom made their appearance.
She was lovely in handsome navy blue
travelling dress, a white camolia in her soft
curling tresses, and a small bouquet of or
ange blossoms he tall, graceful and agree
able. Tho Rev. Mr.. Jenkins, pastor of the
Unitarian church, performed the solemn
rite in an earnest and most appropriate
manner. Afler the happy pair had received
the customary salutations and congratula-
tons, the party partook of an elegant COLA
ton. In the centre of the table was pyr-
amid of frosted cake ornamented with Ger
man ivy and beautiful flowers. On each
side were baskets of rich grapes, pears and
apples, and bright flowers here and there
added beauty to tho abundant refresh
ments. Fine scalloped oysters, the incest
of biscuit and butter, tea and coffee, cold
chicken and turkey, sliced oranges, plum
and brides cake, &C., &C., did great credit
to the taste and skill of the mistress of the
house, and were partaken of with much
relish by the guests. The party dispersed
about 2 o'clock, as the bride and groom
were to take the train for Springfield. May
joy and happiness attend them.
DEATH OF DIR. WIN. II. ROCKWELL.
-Doct. VIM. II. Rockwell, late superin-
tendent of the Asylum for the Insane, in
this village, died at the institution on Sun
day morning last, Nov. 30th, at the advanc-
ed age of "A years. To the public who have
been aware of his declining health, this
event will not be unexpected, and yet the
final announcement comes with compare
tive suddenness.
Though more than eighteen months have
elapsed since the accident which cut short
his career of active usefulness, he has not
ceased to be missed from his accustomed
walks, and the constant daily inquiries
concerning him attested the prominent po-
sition he occupied, and the estimation in
which he was held by his fellowmen. For
more than the period OF a generation he
had been eminent both at home and abroad
in this community and in this State and
and the position he had filled with signal
ability and success, he had held for long
er period than any other of his cotempora-
ries in this country.
He was appointed TO the charge of the
Asylum June 2Slh, 1886. The institution
had then little moro than a corporate ex-
istence. lis site had been chosen and pur-
chased, brt no buildings had been erected,
nor had the Institution the means of erect
ing any. The only provision practicable
for the commencement of this charitable
enterprise, was some modification of the
old white House, so called, which stood
upon the west side of the highway, adapt
ing il TO its new uses. This was done, and
the institution nominally opened on the
10Th of December of the same year.
The older citizens of Brattleboro hardly
need to be reminded of the progressive de-
veiopment of the institution, from that
modest beginning to its present capacity.
They have watched the successive stages of
its growth, are familiar with its history,
and recognize the greatness of the work
accomplished mainly by the untiring ef-
forts CT DIR. Rockwell The original en-
dowment was all consumed in the purchase
of the site, with some so acres Of land, and
in re-fttng and furnishing the "White
House. for the reception of patients. Aside
from such limited aid as has been subse-
quently rendered by the State, the institu-
ton has reached its present magnitude al
most solely through his individual exer-
tiols, and accomplished at the same time
work for humanity creditable in comparison
with the results Of similar institutions in
other States.
No man was ever better fitted for such
an undertaking than he. He entered upon
the work with the advantage Of several
years experience in the specially, rs well
as in general practice. OF commanding
presence, self-reiant and indefatgable,
with great capability for endurance, and
tenacity of purpose, he devoted all his en-
orgies to the great object of creating an in
stitution adequate to the wants of the in
sane Of this State. lie lived to see, in the
main, the realization of his cherished pur-
| poses, and his work will, we venture to
affirm, be better understood and more fully
appreciated in the future than it has been
in the past.
His position exposed him to criticism,
and to unjust censure, oftentimes, which
| those in similar positions well know but
steadiast in purpose, he was never turned
aside or disheartened by unlounded asper-
sions, whether the result of ignorance or
malice. Those most familiar with the caro-
of the Insane, and understanding the ex-
IRENE delicacy required and difficulty ex-
perienced in their management, even at
their homes, will be little disposed to give
credence 10 the charges often made against
those whose position subjects them o cen
sure. lie possessed great personal innu-
encc over others, and the grateful appreca-
ton Of those who had been his patients was
often expressed, both in letters and in
speech, and attesis his kindness of heart
and iudicious treatment.
His professional qualifications were Of IA
high order. As general practitioner he
was eminently successful, and his opinions
as an expert in courts Of law and in consul
taton were always relied upon. His sa-
gacity in reading and understanding Jul
man nature, and his tact and Judgment in
dealing with the peculiarities and decisions
of the insane, were very remarkable. He