The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-15
Funeral of Hon. James NJ. slade.


solemn and impressive services, BETTING
the life and character of one who has occu-
pied so high position IN the state,the COM
munity in which he had his residence, and
of christian man. A large assemblage of
his fellow citizens and the people of the
surrounding towns, together with several
from other sections of the state, gathered
to pay their respects to an honored and
useful citizen. Among those from abroad
were Hon. 10 d. Hatch of Burlington,
Hon. Norman w. Allen and G. q. Martin
of Ferrisburgh, Paris Fletcher and A. A.
Fletcher of Brdport, John Hammond of
Orwell, Rev. s. b. Pettengill and Orlando
Wooster of Rutland and others whose
names are not recalled.
The church was decorated with flowers,
and upon the rosewood casket were placed
an evergreen cross and wreath, emblematic
of the immortality of the soul His accus-
toned place in the church was marked
with embems of mourning and was unoc-
cupied during the services.
Prayers were offered with the family, at
bis residence, at 10 o'clock, by his beloved
pastor, Rev. William II. Meeker, after
which the caslSet was borne to the Method
list church, where the public solemnities
were held. AS the procession entered the
church a solemn dirge was rendered by the
choir.
The services, which were according TO
the ritual of the Methodist church, were
commenced by singing the beautiful hymn,
"Jesus lover of my SOUL"
Appropriate selections of Scripture were
read by Rev. L. p. Hooker, pastor of the
Congregational church. A fervent prayer
was then offered by Rev. Harvey d. Kitch-
ell, d. D., formerly president of Middle
curry college, after which another hymn
was rendered.
Rev. William III. Meeker, pastor of the
Methodist church, then pronounced an APP
propriate and well prepared funeral dis
course, founded upon the following texts
of scripture, selected for the occasion by
the deceased
For our light Affections which is but for
moment, worketh for us far more exceeding
and eternal weight of glory. ii Corinthians
Ali.
For we know that II our earthly house of this
"a ad nor made Win banGS Eternal in ths
heavens. ii Corinthians 5-i.
The sneaker said that Paul WAS writing
to Gentle people, still unappreciative of
the duties of a christian life, and neglectful
of them. In these words is the philosophy
Of reIicion and thpv tooch
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l, me 'rue ministry Vi a''"c''oh'
ii. The immortality OF the soul.
Affections may be the means of prepar-
ing us for death. Jesus was made perfect
through atiliction. The idea of purifica-
ton through suffering crops out in all the
Scriptures. Some of the most sublime ee-
ments of human character are brought out
through suffering. How can the disci-
pinary effects of aflliction be better shown
Than by looking at future life The Dur-
poses of aifiiction were shown in the
christian character. The christian has his
peculiar trials as well as others. The hor-
tjcullurst saws the bleeding vine hears the
best fruit. Great sorrow brings us to our
religious senses. Materialism strikes at
the christian faith. We never regard the
fountain until the cstcrn begins TO fail.
Child of sorrow stay in this atlIiciion until
YOU see light.
The preacher then proceeded TO the Ella
boration of the doctrine of the Immortality
of the soul, presenting the natural Scrip
tural and moral proofs in logical and sim
pie manner, assuming as the great founda-
ton that a belief in a future existence is
innate in man. We refrain from any at
tempt at an abstract of this portion of the
OBSCURE lest we mar its beauty and richness.
1t evidenced much study, and was couched
in simplicity of diction and force of argu
mcnt we have rarely heard cxcellcd.
The differences, he said, come TO us that
there is victory to those who have tri-
umphed through Christ. Death simply
puts our life into a new condition.
The preacher then proceeded to give a
brief narrative of the life of Mr.. Slade as n
merchant, and in official position without
any attempt at eulogy. lie remarked in
conclusion.
III t1"n ;,; anu 'iiIase ne lau STUDIED 10 oo
high order and in some regards he was
exceptionally brilliant. He was the father
OF seven children tour OF whom, two sons
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| ness. and in that house will long lingcr
sweet memories of their dead. lie was
early impressed or inc value OF religious
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converted under the preaching of Rev. Mer-
rift Bates, and had for years church
HISTORY. ne possessed great moral power
nhvsic,l intirmit;es ;ncrnaSod Ii. hon n.,
grew warmer-as the days declined he drew
nearer to Christ. The texts selected by
h in e noI 'iis discourse were expressive OF
state of disability he had been bronSbt for
in the hour we thought not, he was not, for
God had taken him. The members of his
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