The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-09-05
Testimonial 10 John L. Hayes.

At the annual meeting of the Ver-
mont Merino Sheep Breeders Associa-
ton In January last, Col. Stoweii Of
fered the following resolution:
"That committee of three be ap-
pointed to obtain subscriptions, and
present suitable memorial to express
the appreciation of the Vermont Sheep
Breeders Association of the services of
John L. Hayes, secretary of the Nation
q Manufacturers Association, for his
indsfatigable and efficient labors for the
promotion of the wool industry of the
United States" The resolution was
adopted, and the president appointed
as such committee, E. S. Stowell, Ii. E.
Sanford and E. N. Bissell. On motion
the president was added to the commit
tee. In pursuance of this object and
resolution, the committee appointed
purchased very beautiful as well as
very useful easy chair, and through
their chairman, Col. E. S. Stowell, sent
the chair to Mr.. Hayes, who responded
in the following letter:
BosToN, Mass., Aug. %, 1879.
Ny DEAR MR.. STOwELL Upon NV
return yesterday from weeks yaca-
.tivn at the seaside, found the graf eful
surprise Of the "testimonialo so kindly
presented TO me by the merino sheen
growers OF Vermont, which was, made
even more acceptable by your graceful
and fattering letter.
Although tho intrinsic yalue of a me-
mortal like this, is as nothing compared
with the sentiment II expresses. this is
peculiarly acceptable as q remarkable
specimon OF American ingenuity and as
ah article OF luxurious utility-more
satisfactory and appropriate than a
more esthetic Object-and which shall
more and more appreciate, with my
advancing years.
The favorite old song of "To-mor-
row" which my mother used to sing,
thus commences
'ln the downfall Of life when find Pm declining.
NAY my htc no less fortunate be
Than snug elbow chair to support me reclining y
This first want of a serene old age your
kindness has given me, and the inscrip-
tion on the chair will serve to comfort
mo with the thought that have earned
my repose.
From no body of men in the country
could testimonial have been more
gratifying to me than from the mcrino
sheep growers Of Vermont. Vermont
has always seemed to me the ideal state
OF onr Union. l learned 10 love her
when for four years l looked out upop
her lovely green hills from the old
halls Of Dartmouth; when for three
nonths taught district school on the
banks OF the White river In Sharon
and when traversed the state on fool
from Norwich to Burlington. In the
beauty Of her scenery, In the soundness
OF Der politics, In the intelligence of hei
agricultural population Vermont Il
without equal, and finally, her merine
sheep growers have made the most i'm.
portant contribution to the agricultural
and industrial wealth of the countr,
recorded In the annals of our nationa
agriculture. From such q state apc
such men, testimonial like that witt
which l have been honored Is of inesti
mable value, ~ = -
While thanking all my Vernon,
friends, / am specially mindful of tbt
trouble 10 which you have been sub
jected in carrying out the wishes O
your associates. hope TO express m,
obligation personally when / accept. q,
shall certainly endeayor to do. Won
hospitable invitation to visit Vermont
( may add that the ladies Of nv famil,
arc prepared by your correspondence,
and the evidences of your Judgment An.
good taste, to join with me in WELDON
Ing yon to my house when you visi
Boston. = ~ Z. ~. tl -
Believe me very truly yours,
litE1f ever JOHN L. HAYES.