The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-01-28

Then were the Kcformer. aud other
men OF the city very wroth. Aud they
said "what is the use Of so much aruin'
aud we amt going to have these ere
studies we will do as was never before
was done in this place. aud will role them
out Moreover we will not have this
man to rule over us.
Aud straghtway they collected an
army, moving about III divcrs hiding
places, aud bringing in recruits from the
highways, and the far of west. And
they appointed time for the contest but
they said among themselves. I'VE will as
semble our men at an early hour, that
we may settle the matter, without the un-
pleasantncss which mig ht arise from the
Intervention Of the other party" But
the matter was noised abroad, and all
we're carly at the appointed place, and one
who was reputcd to be wise, was chosen
to preside over their deliberations. Then
did the Intcrmcddler repeat those things
which he had before said, with many ad.
diuons, and many more things were said
by others. But the forces Of the oppos-
ers were stronger than those ofthe friends
of education and when one saw that they
were becoming victorious, he made offer
unto them after this manner, saying, al
ye will that my son rccte these things,
he shall assist in hearing other lessons,
Yea, he may even work for you four
times as long, as is required to his lessons.
But they would not listen to him, and
they voted him down
Then there was great rejoicing among
the constituents of the Reformer for,
said they, We have conquered them But
the others Immediately took counsel to-
gether, saying, "shal we have the reputa-
ton Of having our city destroyed. as was
the city Sodom of old Nay for we
can surely find ten to redeem its name.
And the young people said 1--WE cannot
remain here all winter idle, we must do
something for our own improvement"
Then did one say, "yc may occupy this
room in my house." And others also Of
fered aid in furnishing things nccdful /;
and the Intermeddler said, "yo may have
help in these things which are forbidden
you in the public schools" Then did the
young men and maidens say, Ego to now,
let US accept these kind offers, for it is
meant that we should receive words of
instruction from his lips
Thus was it poved, that in that city,
although learning might be crushed for u
little time, it could not be subducd.
( ESALIsBURY.-The mantle of mourning
As again spread over our little village.
Loved ones are taken from among us.
Mr.. Jonathan Whcelock and Mrs w.
A. Waterhouse have fallen into that sleep
from which there is no waking. The
dispcnsaton seems double, severe, and
indeed deep and inscrutable are the ways
Of Divine Providence CLOUDS and
darkness are round about Him, while
justice and judgment are the habitation
of His throne" Mr.. Wheelock was
taken suddenly i'll with the Pluero- Pneu.
monia at his home, with Mr. l.. n.
Waterhouso whose wife "a daughter also
ofMr. Wheelock) who while attending him
was taken with the same Then Mrs.
Waterhouse while ministering to the COM
fort of both her father and sister, fell
also victim to the same disease After
a severe illness Of five days she died Sat
urday, Jan. IS. at four o'clock Her
father followed closely, dying the next
morning at seven o'clock. At the time
of his death Mrs. l.. n. Waterhouse was
very i'll, and still remains in Il very critl-
cal condition Certainly this YER pleas
ant and happy home was enveloped in a
cloud of profound sorrow.
Mr.. Wheclock was quiet and unob.
trusive old man. He has spent his later
days with his children, who have kindly
guarded his failing steps through these
years of prolonged life. As the day
passes into night through the quiet and
imperccptablc change Of the twilight
hour, so the life Of this old man ha:
passed into the gloom of the grave and
the mystery Of eternity through the grad
ual and imperceptible waste Of years
even at last falling asleep without il mo-
tion. On Wednesday he was borne tC
his final resting place in Milton Vt.
Mrs. W. a. Waterhouse, was persor
of superior excellence. One Of those in
dividuals so good and noble that theil
memory is precious to everv one. We
have no fear of exaggeraling her rea
worth. A sympathiziug and grateful
community will bear us witness thai
could we put the weight OF hundred
words into every syllable, we could mo-
express too much. In her character
were combined in very great degree
those natural elements which made her 81
pre-eminently a genial woman, forgivint
and loving in her disposition. There wa
also combined with pleasing tranknes
in her intercourse with her family. neigh
bors and friends, firm and pcrmancn
friendship, a clear discrimination Of thu
truth and falsehood and a boundless sym
pathy, deep and overlooking for tae sor
rowing and suffering In cur little Gem
etery beneath the sods Of the valley W.
have tenderly laid her gentle form. Tha
which made her presence so desirable
and happy, all are now shrouded in death
Yet she shall live in our memories a
fresh as the dew Of each new morning
We can never, never, forget the man,
virtues that clustered around and adorne'
the character of this noble daughter, tru
and faithful wife, fond and indulgen
mother, affectonate sister, and friend
We shall miss her from her home whlcl
was made so nice by her genial and hos
pitable way. We shall miss her in SICK
ness for she was ever friend in need
She will be missed in our social circles
in the Sabbath school, and in the church
where for more than thirty years She ha
walked adjoining the religion OF the Lor,
Jesus Christ in whom she reiniced in III
and even as she entered the dark vale