Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-16


Gov. Fuller was one of long and distin-
guished roll of men who have made our his
tory luminous with the glow which comes
only from characters which have had all
base alloys melted out in the forge Of adj
versity. No adventitious aid in early life
helped him upward toward the heights he
reached. He early learned that the genius
OF success was the genius of toll. The only
Aladdin's lamp he ever knew was an heroic
soul that no difficulty could ever daunt. His
courage did not shrink before adversty his
fortitude never failed to honor the heaviest
drafts made upon it. His enormous indus
try was all-conquering and his ambition in
vincible. Difficulties in the paths of use
fulness served only like the interfering Alps,
in the march Of Hannibal 70 make his vic
tory more glorious and complete. Oppo-
sition was only like the wind on the bow
whereby the bark weathered the headland
and worked itself into the harbor. Oh
stacles were only rounds in the ladder
which his energy climbed. His early edu-
cation was gotten in his buffetings with ad-
verse fortunes. He was in the best sense
OF the word a self-made man. as every man
must be who accomplishes anything in this
me lAt tnhl, III tne e0Q ana In tne
substance, each man makes himself, and
upon each man is put the responsibility of
his life and his work He was calm and
self-contained, consciously the master of
many noble natural gifts. andfthe possessor
of vast amount of laboriously-a acquired
knowledge lie was man of remarkable
versatility, under all circumstances exhib-
ting adaptability TO every particular occa-
sion and peculiar enyironment
He was a man of such prodigious indus
try that he could not tolerate Incidence in
others He was kind and sympathetic in
| his intercourse with those in his employ,
and the humblest laborer had ever-ready
access to him for justice, advice, or assist
ance in time of need. His charities we're
extensive but rarely published to the world
DE gave to learning without ostentation,
to the church without parade, to poverty
anb distress with kindly and sympathetic
word. He never disappointed friend; he
never ignored an obligation he never for
feited a confidence His motives were
pure, his purposes were definite. but ex-
emPlary and lofty He sought no mean
advantage, for he was always Jealous of
his own honor. By his individual strength
OF character, indomitable will, dauntless
courage and determination of purpose, he
accomplished vast amount of work in the
positions he adorned He had rare faculty
in dealing with men. and in effecting with
out friction the settlement of differences
between them. He had very positive con-
vistions and he could voice them in such a
manner and with such a spirit, as at once
"a win respectful consideration if not ul-
innate adoption -
would not be just TO ms memory K l
did not say that his loftiest characteristic
was the fact that he lived and died a Chris
tan. In the high places of the world, as
well as in the lower walks of life, he was
always loyal to his Lord and Master. So
| say that while his life and character and
worldly achievements may be just source
of pride, and furnish an inspiration and ex-
ample to every noble, aspiring spirit, yet
one great consolation now that he is gone,
lies in the conviction of the excellence of
his Christian character AS we gently
fold the drapery Of his couch about him.
and lay his body where immortelles and
sweet forget-men shall bloom over his
grave, we will say with the poet:
1t seemeth such a little way to me
Across TO that strange country. the beyond;
And yet not strange, for IL has grown TO be
The home OF those OF whom am 80 fond;
They make Il seem familiar and more dear.
As iourneying friends bring distant countries
near.
And so to me there is no sting in death,
And so the grave has lost Its victory:
1t is but crossing, with ahatad breath
And white set face. little strip OF sea.
To find the loved ones waiting on the shore,
More beautiful, more precious than before ="