Connecticut western news., 1895-09-12
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER l2, 1Se
REV. ROBERT HUNTS LETTER.
Dear Friend BeckLeu ::

Dear Friend Beckley:
 Through the kindness of an old friend a copy of the Historical Anniversary of the Congregational Church in Salisbury was placed in my hands, containing the interesting article from the CONN. WEs- TERN NEWS, and the noble address of the Rev J. 0. Goddard; but the ringing address of Thomas l.. Norton was to me like the blast of war trumpet, and viv- idly revived recollections of that thrill ing period.
 I was appointed to the Falls Village charge in the Spring of '65, just after peace had been ushered in upon the dy- ing breath of patriots, heroes, and martyrs. The sob of the great storm was still in the air. The fast that was appointed on account of Lincoln's assas- sination was not yet observed. But when observed in June by union ser vice in the Methodist church in Falls Village, it was the most notable event in the place. can see now the very expression upon the countenances of that large audience; the fiery gleam of patriotism that flashed from their eyes. There was with me on the platform Rev E. Frank Howe and Rev John Edgar, and the names of numbers in that audi ence now rush upon my memory, but the designed brevity of this article for bids the mention of them. All public occasions have seemed very tame since the white heat of those days passed away.
 It was amid such scenes that I com menced my ministry in that part of New England. I soon found myself in har- mony, might say in perfect rapport with the people; and there sprang up Tn my heart the most ardent attachment to them all, consequently I remained with them and adjoining charges for many years, serving five adjoining charges which perhaps no other ministers of the New York Conference has ever done, Falls Village, Millerton, Sharon, North
 
 my sickness had purchased an inter est in farm in Salisbury from which l could see the territory of the above charges, but by stupid human provi- dence shall be denied the pleasure I so long and fondly anticipated, but though cannot "survey the landscape OCT" find an enjoyable compensation in reading the correspondence from these charges in the NEWS, and I might as we'll now express my estimate and appreciation of the paper as follows: While it's editor is not afraid of Confer ences, Associations or Camp Meetings, and sometimes criticises them, but it is always criticism, not abuse, and the Church of God, and every ethical insti- tuition, and social interest, finds in him an earnest advocate, he has given his readers a wholesome, clean and eleva ting sheet. q know you will pardon me for speaking so plainly and approve ingly.)
 may not write many more letters Your reference to the Tarriffville disas ter which occurred seventeen years ago reminds me that time flies, and while the infirmity which is upon me assurel me that I hold life by very uncertain tenure it gratifies desire that I hay' long felt to express to my friends on th' several charges the tenderness in whicl hold them, also to your paper whicl has been my organ of expression fo many years. Fraternally Yours,
 R. HUNT. Pawline, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1895.