Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

j. X. Richardson Of Rutland chant by the
choir, cover the River y reading of Scrip
ture by Rev. c. A. Paddock Of Springfield,
Mass prayer by Rev. T. NJ. Butler Of
Townshend solo, "Only Remembered, by
j. A. Maxham remarks by Rev W. II.
Rugg of Perkinsville prayer by Rev. W II.
Eaton. d. D.. Of Keene, n II. The benedc-
ton was pronounced at the grave by Rev.
Foster King Of North Bennington. The res
ident clergymen, Messrs. Collins, Miller, Mar
tin. Green. Merrill and Davis acted as pail
bearers. The body was buried in the Gene
terry here in accordance with the wish often
expressed by Mr. Burchard to his wife that
he might be buried where he fell The
rain fell heavily during the funeral services
both at the church and the grave adding not
a little to the feeling Of gloom which pervad-
ed the assemblagc The lot where the re-
mains lie was kindly presented to Mrs. Bur
chard by the Prospect Hill Cemetery Associa-
ton.
Since Mr. Burchards death numerous let
tiers of sympathy, and warm appreciation
of his character, have been received from
former friends and among them several from
gentlemen who were his fellow-travyl,r r. dur
ing his recent European trip. Formal COM
munications have also been received from the
Baptist churches in Rutland aud North Ben
nington, voicng the loss which the denomi-
nation sustains in Mr.. Burchards death.
REV. HORACE BURCHARD. -BEy W H. RIGGS
Tribute.
Rev Horace Burchard was born in Rem
SEN Oneida county, N. Y, April ., 1888, and
died at Brattleboro, Oct. -, 1879, aged a.
years. In his boyhood Mr.. Burchard's pa
rents removed to Hamilton, n. Y. Here in
1888 he graduated from Madison University
at the age OF 20 years, with the highest hon
ors of his class. During the last year Of his
college course he united with the Baptist
church in Hamilton, then under the pastoral
care of Rev. Aaron Perkins, d. d.
Immediately after his graduation without
previous experience as teacher he became
principal Of an academy for both sexes at
Warnersyille, near Albany. Thence he went
to Yonkers, n. Y, aud took charge Of la
dies seminary Afterwards be temporarily
occupied the place Of an absent professor in
Bethel college Russellyille, Ky, taught a
boys school at Nashville, Tenn, and spent a
year as professor in Mary Sharpe college for
ladies, Winchester, Tenn. He was in the
latter school when the civil war broke out.
His loyalty to the government led him to the
North which cost him the loss Of al excellent
library and nearly years salary. In the fall
Of 1850 he became principal Of Leland semi
nary NOW Leland and Gray, Townshend,
Vt Here he remained until the close Of the
fall term Of So, the school increasing from
40 pupils the fall term Of $50 TO upwards Of
40 the fall term Of 1864
Before going TO Towuahend he had preach
ed few times feeling that be Lad call TO
the ministry. While at Towuslend lie sup
piled the Baptist churches in Grafton and
Jamaica several months, besides preaching
frequently in Townshend and other places
In March, 1850, lie engaged to supply the
Baptist church in North Bennington for IA
few weeks, and was soon called to the pasto-
rate which he held for three and a half
years. Here he was ordained Oct. ! :, lSCG
During this pastoratc he baptized about 30
persons. From North Bennington he went
to Woodstock, H.. and from Woodstock to
Chicago In each Of these places his labors
were blessed with ingatherings to the church.
es. In the autumn of 1870 Le became pastor
of the First Baptist church in Brattleboro.
During his four year. passionate here l25
have been added to the church by baptism
As q man Mr.. Burchard was manly and
gentlemanly. In his intercourse with men he
was not aristocraic but democratic. He
could adapt himself to all classes without be-
lifting himself, lowering his dignity or for
feiting the respect of others. While he de
spised afiectation and dsliked all hollow and
heartless conyentionaltes, he was quick to
discern the proprieties Of social life and in
his treatment of others he was careful to
practice those courteses which are the prod
net Of sturdy common sense and of good
breeding. As a teacher he manifested tact As
well as talent. He managed without seeming
to manage. He disliked much machinery
He laid down few rules; yet he easily con-
trolled his pupils by securing their good will
and esteem. They came TO him as a child to
q father with their troubles. confded to him
their plans and freely asked his advice. He
took no pains to invite this confidence, but
by the very force of his character he won it,
He felt deep interest in the religious vel
fare of his pupils and as the fruit Of his la
bors precious revivals were enjoyed during
his principalship at Townshend Some who
learned to love him as a spiritual guide there
have loved him more, if possible, as a pastor
in Battleboro
As preacher he was plain and practical.
In matter and manner be was no copyist.
He loved the truth and WAS not afraid TO
speak it. By his manner he never seemed
TO say to his hearers by your leave l will
say this or that" but II come with mes
sage from God to whom must render ac-
count He could say with Paul: 1--WE are
ambassadors for Christ, as though God did
beseeeh you by us; we pray you in Christ
stead, be We reconciled to God" Those who
heard him could not help feeling that he be-
leved in God in the Bible as Gods word, in
Christ as his Lord as well as Saviour, and in
the necessity of the renewing and enlightening
power of the Holy Spirit, He believed that
salvation was not of works. but by grace
through faith. He believed in the import
ance of faith, but not in faith which stood
alone, but in a faith which evinoed itself in
good works. His style was energetic and
forcible, by its uniqueness attracting and
holding attention. Where others might give
offence in administering reproof, he by his
manner and style would secure favor aud re-
spect. As public man he did not push his
way into notice, nor in his public efforts did
he exhibit offensive self-consciousness. He
seemed TO forget himself in his endeAYor 10