scriminate differences among brethren,
or to separate them by severity of judgment. Not ambitious, he was yet
gratified by the approbation and good opinion of others, and loved a
position where he might be prominent in labors of charity. Neglect or
contumely wounded but did not embitter him. No feeling of ill-nature
was suffered to disturb his peace or check his liberality.

"Among the prominent traits of his character was a sincere and
unwearied benevolence. He was interested in young men, and his labors
as secretary of the American Education Society were stimulated even
more by love of the work than by a sense of official responsibility.
He was thoroughly devoted to the objects which interested him, and
though one might differ from him in judgment with respect to measures,
none doubted his sincerity or refused him the praise of unsparing
fidelity.

"His tastes led him to antiquarian pursuits, and he was prominent in
founding and conducting several learned societies which have done much
to rescue valuable knowledge from oblivion, and thus to secure the
materials for future history.

"He bore adversity with meekness and patience. What might have crushed
a harder spirit, but gave his greater symmetry. The latter years of
his life, though darkened with many disappointments, were illustrated
by the exhibition of admirable and noble traits of character, such as
few, except his most intimate friends, supposed him so fully to
possess. The death of an only and very promising son while in college,
and the failure of some favorite plans, seemed only to develop a
touching and beautiful Christian resignation and a high magnanimity.
Not a murmur was heard from his lips under his irreparable loss, nor
an unkind or reproachful word at the disappointment of his
expectations; nor did an unsubmissive or harsh thought seem to find a
place in his heart. Those especially who witnessed his last sickness
were deeply impressed with the Christian virtues and graces which
found a free expression in the hour of trial.

"Dr. Cogswell was portly in appearance, grave and dignified in his
bearing, and eminently courteous in manner. He will be remembered with
kindness by all who knew him, and by many with a feeling of strong
gratitude and affection.

"With great regard, your obliged friend and servant,

"S. G. Brown."

CHAPTER XXVI.

PROF. JOHN NEWTON PUTNAM.--PROF. JOHN S. WOODMAN. PROF. CLEMENT
LONG.--OTHER TEACHERS.

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