Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-01

brief, yet, every person leaves an i'm
ptession upon his friends, which is
either good or bad. 1t is either emo
ling or else humiliating, and corrupt.
The slightest cloud will cast a shade
over the radiant face of the sun. So,
VIGOROUSLY wicked man will injure
the force of thousands of blessed ill.,
fuences. On the contrary; as the
smallest light can be seen for a long
distance on a gloomy night, so an
honest man will be a power for God
wherever he lives. The man him.
self may be unknown to fatne; but
his kind deeds, and consolng words,
will cause him to be enshrined in the
memories of those whom he benefits.
Statues fall to ruins; grand monu-
ments crumble to dust; but if man
is remembered in the minds of
his friends, will not his fame be as en-
during as eternity, itself?
Charles Abner Benton, to whom a
great company Of generating relatives
and friends paid their last solemn
tribute at his funeral, on Wednesday,
August 23d, was an estinable young
man. His disposition was cordial
and sympatbic. And providence cvi.
IDENTIFY endowed him with a heart
which was as large with sympathy, as
his body was great in stature. Seen
among a promiscuous gathering of
people, he would have been the one
to whom any sorrowing, troubled pco-
son would have naturally applied for
assistance, benevolence and counsel.
The fact that he was so undeniably
populor with all his companions, at
tests his cheerful feelings, and also
that he was willing both to forgive
and forget, any wrongs that may have
inadvertently been brought to bear
upon himself. In his intercourse with
Others, he seemed to have entered in.
to that praiseworthy spirit of Abra
ham Lincoln. our martyed president.
For, he entertained "Malice toward
none-charity for ALL" Such apolicy
will make any man. joyous; and it
will, moreover, confer a measure OF
joy upon the people who associate
with him.
Or deceased friend was man of
promise, in respect to his mental ca
pacities and requirements. He pos
sessed an excellent literary taste,
which he exercised persistent pains in
developing. His knowledge of his
tory was commendable. And though
he never displayed it ostentatiously,
his learning in this particular science,
could be appreciated. when one con-
verscd with him. 1t was not alone
his fine physical proportions Which
often prompted strangers to presume
that he was older than was really the
case. But it was, likewise, his intel
ligence, and maturity of mind. lie
had the faculties within him, which
would have doubtless won him success
as speaker. And these were sup
plemented to, by his excellent person
al appearance. The language " it'll
which he expressed his thoughts was
clear, and we'll balanced. And he
was so ambitious to succeed in all his
and public debates, that
he never would neglect to attend to
the requisite preparations for them.
But he studied each theme with ear
nest diligence, and showed the fruits
of his researches to his hearers. If
divine Providence had spared his life,
this same worthy ambition would very
probably have marked all his efforts
IN the legal profession for which he
was studying. Genius, without cul-
ture, is like lamp which contains no
oil. 1t will burn for a while, and then
be eXtinguished. But, if it lie
by devoted study, it will
illumine q mans soul. and inspire
him. Our departed friend appeared
to realize this truth, because he over
strove to gam information in relation
to all useful subjects, and was busily
engaged in securing additions 10 his
library.
Though he appreciated the merits
of every religious denomination; and
though lie loved what is true, yet lie
believed himself to be a Congrega-
tionalist. This is the opinion that
his parents entertain, relating to his
religious sympathies.
Tome, he was congenial friend,
with whom l spent many agreeable,
as well as highly profitable hours.
And the more extensive my acquain-