Since I have had the honor of knowing him, which is already many years, I have never known of his having a single enemy; and in my constant intercourse with the agricultural classes of England, I have never heard of a single malevolent insinuation respecting him.

When we consider how much those who raise themselves in the world above others, are made the butt for the attacks of envy in proportion with their elevation, we may conclude that there are in the character of this wealthy man very solid virtues, well fixed principles, transcendant [sic] merit, to have passed through his long career of success and triumphs without having drawn upon himself the ill-will of a single enemy, or the calumnious shaft of envy." Nor were these negative virtues, ending where they begun, or enabling him to go through a long life of energetic activities without an enemy.

He not only lived at peace with all men, but did his utmost to make them live at peace with each other.

Says one who knew him intimately--"I never heard him express a sentiment savoring of enmity to any person, nor could he bear to see it entertained by any one towards another.

Even if he heard of an ill-feeling existing between persons, he would, if possible, effect a reconciliation; and his own bright example, and hearty, kind, genial manners always warmed all hearts towards himself.