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pursuits of other lands, as would not only griitif)' his own long cher- 

 ished desires, but enable him to present to his own countrymen, ex- 

 amples Avorthy of immitation. 



Upon his arrival in England he became the object of attention 

 and respect, such as had rarely been shown to any private citizen. 

 The privilege Oi familiar intercourse with the highest classes of so- 

 ciety, was freely accorded to him, — securing at once the most refined 

 social and intellectual enjoyments. The field now open before him, 

 expanded beyond his utmost expectations, — and though it offered 

 much to encourage and gratify, yet, to explore it fully, and to reap 

 its fruits, demanded the most exhausting labor. All the energies 

 of body and mind were put in constant requisition. Nor should it be 

 forgotten how the finer sympathies of the heart, always active, were 

 excited, by the examples of suffering and misery constantly presented 

 to his view. 



After six years absence, Mr. Colman returned in the autumn of 

 '48 ; but his health was so impaired that he was compelled to relin- 

 quish many of the plans he had contemplated. His ever active be- 

 nevolence prompted him to many efforts, which his failing strength 

 could no longer sustain. At the unanimous request of this Board, 

 he readily consented to deliver the Address at our late Anniversary, 

 (if life and health permitted, a condition added by him, with that de- 

 vout reference to the overruling Providence, which characterized ev- 

 ery movement of his life) and the hope Avas fondly indulged by all, 

 of being again enlivened by his wit, and instructed by his wisdom. 

 But our hope was to be disappointed ; and death has now sealed 

 that disappointment forever. 



To his example and instructions are we indebted as much as to 

 those of any other individual (Col. Pickering always excepted,) for 

 what we have been able to accomplish. He was ever ready to hold or 

 drive, as opportunity presented. His willingness to help, aAvakened 

 a corresponding zeal to help ourselves. He not only sustained us in 

 youth, when our Father * was called away, but he inspired us with 

 strength and confidence to go alone. Now, having arrived at years 

 of discretion; shall we be unmindful of the guide of our youth ? 

 Shall Ave not prove by our Avo':ks, that the good seed he planted has 

 taken root, is springing up, and ready to flourish ? 



• Timothy Picrekint.. first. I'resideiU of the Society. 



