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mourning floats from all the public buildings, and a sentiment of heartfelt sorrow finds frequent and profound utterance, wherever people gather in groups, to talk of your bereavement, and of the country's irreparable loss.

How gentle and peaceful his life has been during all these later years; and what a consolation it must be to you that he passed so gently and peacefully to his rest.

To me, he has been, for more than thirty years, a warm and sympathizing friend -ever ready to assist me with wise counsel and thoughtful advice: and while my life lasts, I can never forget the amiable & gracious example, which his wide experience enabled him to set before those with whom he lived in friendly intercourse. In the midst of your grief, you have the