to fill the office of Director of the National Mint, vacated by the death of the celebrated RITTENHOUSE This trust he executed with exemplary fidelity during the administration of WASHINGTON, of ADAMS, and (in part) of JEFFERSON. Resigning this office, and seeking seclusion from the perplexities of public life, and from the bustle and ceremony of a commercial metropolis, he fixed his residence in the city of Burlington. Here, surrounded by affectionate friends, and visited by strangers of distinction -engaged much in pursuits of Biblical literature-practising the most liberal and unceremonious hospitality -filling up life in the exercise of the highest christian duties, and of the loveliest charities that exalt our na

ture-meekly and quietly communicating and receiving happiness of the purest kind; he sustained, and has left, such a character, as will forever endear his memory to his friends, and do honour to his country.

Prior to the revolution he was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of New Jersey College. The semiannual meetings of this respectable body, he always attended with punctuality, unless prevented by severe indisposition. At the time of his decease he was the Senior member of

this corporation. The liberal donation he made it during his life, and the more ample one in his last will, must be long remembered with gratitude by

the friends of science.

But while anxious to promote the interests of literature, he was not unmindful of the superior claims of religion on his remembrance and his bounty. Attached from principle and habit to the religious denomination of which he was so distinguished a member, he has been most liberal in bis testamentary donation to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, and to their Theological Seminary es. tablished at Princeton.

But as his mind, unshackled by bigotry or sectarian prejudice, was expanded by the noblest principles of christian benevolence, he has also very liberally endowed various institutions whose objects are to diffuse more wide ly the light of revealed truth-to evangelize the heathen-to instruct the deaf and dumb-to educate youth for the sacred ministry-to advance knowledge, and to relieve the wants and miseries of the sick and suffering poor.

To those of his fellow citizens, bowever, who are peculiarly interested in the circulation of the sacred scriptures, perhaps the chief excellence in the character of the deceased, is the ardent and effective zeal, he displayed in the BIBLE CAUSE. The efforts he at first made, notwithstanding the infirmities of age, and much unexpected opposition, to establish The American Bible Society-his munificent donation to this institution at its first organization-his subsequent liberality to aid in the erection of a Depositorythe devise of a large and valuable tract of land-and the deep and undiminished interest he has taken in all the concerns of the National Society ever since he was chosen to be its President-while they spread his fame through every region of the globe, will consecrate his memory to the hearts of his fellow citizens in America, and his fellow Christians throughout the world.

But if his public services, and his private worth, claim the tribute of general esteem and affectionate remembrance; the closing scene of his life is not less calculated to console his friends under the heavy loss they have sustained, than it is to edify and sup. port the departing christian

In the full possession of his mental faculties, and in the assured persuasion of his approaching dissolution, his faith was firm-his patience unex. hausted, and his hopes were bright. While with paternal solicitude he exhorted those around him to rest on the LORD JESUS CHRIST-as the only true ground of trust-while with solemnity and tenderness he com. mended a dutiful and affectionate daughter-his only child-to the care of his surviving friends; with humble resignation he expressed his readiness

his "desire to depart in peace" to the bosom of his Father in Heaven; and the last prayer he was head to articulate, was-" Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

MISS LOIS W. CHAMBERLAIN.

DIED in New-Salem, (Mass.) on the morning of the 2nd of July, 1821, Lois W. CHAMBERLAIN, aged 46 years and 5 months. The subject of this notice was really a child of affliction From early life she was subject to ill health, occasioned by repeated fevers. The last eighteen years of

her life, she was unable to turn herself in bed; and the last ten years, could not sit up at all. Wearisome days and nights of distress were appointed for her.

It was truly astonishing that such a feeble, emaciated frame could endure so much. The most judicious of those who visited her affirmed that the preservation of her life through such a scene of distress, was an evident display of divine power. Her faculties of mind were remarkably preserved her fortitude and patience admirable; it was not her practice to recite her sufferings-but would often recount the mercies of which she was made the unworthy partaker.

After she had been confined a few months, she began to realize her sit uation without Christ and without hope; although possessed of an amiable disposition, she found so much depravity in her nature, that she was convinced of the necessity of an entire change of heart. She former ly had an idea, that religion was ne cessary for safety, but not for happiness in the present life. She was now convinced of her mistake, being sen. sible that if she were in possession of every enjoyment the world could bestow, she would still be unhappy with out an interest in Christ: and even if admitted to walk the golden streets of the New Jerusalem, she would be completely miserable while unreconciled to God.

Her anxiety continued in a greater or less degree-many prayers were offered up at her request. A venerable person, (who visited her a few weeks before her death) had such desires that God would lift upon her the light of his reconciled countenance, that he was much encouraged to hope his desires would be granted. That passage of scripture, concerning the man who had long lain by the pool, having no friendly arm to relieve him, came into consideration, and as Jesus at last appeared for his deliverance, so by meditating on that miracle, her hope was more and more confirmed, that Christ would manifest his power, and display the riches of his grace, in the salvation of her soul. Many christians were fervent in their petitions at the Throne of Grace, in her behalf, about the time of her glorious deliv erance. When a distressing consumption had ravaged her frame, and she had long lain apparently on the verge of eternity; still complaining of the depravity of her heart-that by sin

she had planted her dying pillow with thorns-In this forlorn situation, on Friday evening, June 29, she was strangled with phlegm in such a manner, that it was thought she would not survive the struggle. In this extreme distress, she said, "The Judge of all the earth will do right." He will do right! Soon after, to appearance, her breath was gone; and it was thought her eyes were closed in death. After lying about two minutes, she gasped, and immediately fell into a gentle slumber. When she awoke she began to speak of Christ, and although she viewed herself the chief of sinners, she said she had found him an all-sufficient Saviour. The following words were applied to her mind, and gave her much satisfaction, “I will be your God, and you shall be my Daughter." She had great peace in believing, declaring that she felt perfectly easy in body; however, her circumstances were so distressing, it was evident her joy was such as overcame the painful sensations of nature Her mouth and throat were so sore with the thrush, as to render it difficult, and many times impossible to speak intelligibly-at times she was unable to speak, at others she spoke in an astonishing manner, with more strength than she could have done for months before.

She described the sufferings of Christ in a very affecting mannerthen spoke of her own agreeably to the poet

"My sufferings are not worth a thought,
When, Lord, compar'd with thine."

When speaking of Christ she would frequently say, "He is the chief a mong ten thousands and altogether lovely. I love Him, I praise Him, I adore Him." She could not bear the thought that any should reject such a glorious being, but expressed an ardent desire that all the world might believe in him, and earnestly advised those who had no hope, to choose Christ for their friend, assuring them that he would support them through all the trials of life, and guard them against the temptations of the adversa

weariness, although she could formerly bear but little company. Every person whom she addressed, she took by the hand, and spoke in the most affectionate manner. When she was engaged in prayer, or speaking, the motion of her hands was peculiarly expressive-she repeated those lines,

"Jesus can make a dying bed
Feel soft as downy pillows are,
While on his breast I lean my head

And breathe my life out sweetly there."

Observing that she felt supported by the everlasting arms of Divine mercy, after engaging in adoration and praise-she added,

[ praise Him while He lends me breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,

Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
While life or thought or being last,

Or immortality endures."

Sabbath morning she was struck

"To realms of bliss she wing'd her way, Where sighs and sorrows cease."

In Meredith, (N. H.) Feb. 21, 1821, Rev. Parker Fogg was set apart to the work of an evangelist Rev. William Taylor, of Concord, offered up the introductory prayer and preached the sermon. Text 2 Tim. 4, 5. "Make full proof of thy ministry.”

The con

secrating prayer was presented by Rev. Phinehas Richardson, of Gilmantown, the charge was given by Rev. John Crocket, of Sanborntown, and the right hand of fellowship was proffered by Rev. Charles O Kimball, of Methuen. The concluding prayer was offered by Rev. John Folsome.

The assembly was numerous, at tentive and solemn. The services were appropriate and interesting and it is hoped, produced a salutary and lasting effect.

The Rev Mr. Fogg is now labouring as a colleague, in the Baptist church in Meredith, with Rev. John Folsome. It is devoutly hoped that this large and wealthy church will give such pecuniary encouragement to their promising young brother, as to insure his permanent residence among them, and afford a worthy example to our sister churches.

Ordained at Adams, (Mass.) August 1, 1821, to the work of the gospel ministry, Rev. SAMUEL SAVORY. Rev. Samuel Rogers, of Stillwater, (N Y.) offered up the introductory prayer, and preached the sermon from Heb. xiii. 17. Rev. Mr. Bloss, of Cheshire, (Mass.) offered up the consecrating prayer. Rev Isaiah Matteson, of Shaftsbury, (Vt.) gave a solemn and appropriate charge, founded on 1 Tim. iv. 16.

Rev. G. Witherell gave the right hand of fellowship. Rev. Mr. Sweat of Cheshire offered up the concluding prayer. The sev eral parts were performed with propriety, in the presence of a crowded and solemn assembly.

On the 16th of October, 1821, a council was convened at Readsboro', (Vt.) and organized a church. Rev. Geo. Robinson of Wilmington, (Vt.) presented the right hand of fellow. ship, accompanied with a solemn charge to the members of the newly constituted church to be steadfast in the faith once delivered to the saints, and to walk in the ordinances of the gospel according to the primitive prac

tice. After the organization of the church, the council proceeded to the examination of brother JAMES CARPENTER, a candidate for ordination; and being satisfied with his Christian experience, his call to the ministry, and system of doctrine, on Thursday the 17th of Oct. he was set apart to the work of the ministry. Rev. G Witherell, of Hoosick, (Ń Y) offered up the introductory prayer, and preached the sermon, founded on 1 Timothy iv. 12. Rev A. Hall, of Heath, (Mass.) offered up the consecrating prayer, accompanied with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. Rev. George Robinson gave the charge. Rev. L. Austin, of Whitingham, gave the right hand of fellowship, and offered up the concluding prayer. Seldom, perhaps, on a similar occasion, has there ever been a greater manifestation of the divine presence and approbation. The parts were performed with much feeling and propriety The assembly was respectable and solemn. And what rendered the scene more peculiarly pleasant and interesting, in this place there is a considerable reformation, and in the assembly were seen the joyful countenances of hopeful converts, and the penitential tears of awakened sinners. Several had been baptized, and a number more were waiting for the ordination of brother Carpenter, that they might receive the ordinance by him, (whom they claim as their spiritual father.) In the evening brother Hall delivered an appropriate dis. course from Luke xv. 10. After which the assembly patiently continued until a late hour. The time was taken up with exhortation, prayer, and songs of praise. The animating and pathetic addresses of these converts were enough to move the feelings of every heart susceptible of tender impres

sions.

On Friday, the 7th inst. the Rev ARTHUR DRINKWATER was installed as the Pastor of the Baptist Church and Society in Danvers

The introductory prayer was offered by the Rev. E Nelson of Malden; the sermon was delivered by the Rev. Lucius Bolles of Salem, from Heb xiii 17" For they watch for your souls, as they that must give ac count" The reciprocal duties of pastor and people were ably and affectionately enforced.

The Rev. N. W. Williams of Beverly, gave the charge, the Rev. Gustavus F. Davis of South Reading, presented the right hand of fellowship, and the Rev. Ebenezer Nelson, jr. of Lynn, made the concluding prayer.

It is devoutly to be desired that Mr. Drinkwater's connexion with the people in Danvers may be both permanent and highly beneficial.

The New Baptist Meeting-House in Hallowell, (Me.) was solemnly dedicated to the service of Almighty God, on Wednesday forenoon, Nov. 21st. Sermon by Rev. Mr. CHESSMAN, from Deut. chap. xx. ver. 5.-" What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it" The Rev. Messrs. Briggs of Waterville, Tappan of Augusta, Houghton of Readfield, Chaplin of Waterville, Gillet and Vir. gin of Hallowell, Olney of Gardiner, Low of Winthrop, and Case of Readfield, assisted in the services.

On the afternoon of the same day, Mr. CHESSMAN was installed Pas tor of the First Baptist Church and Society in Hallowell, by whom the above mentioned house has been erected. Introductory prayer by the Rev. Mr Low, of Winthrop, Sermon by Rev. Dr. Chaplin, of Waterville, Charge by Rev. Mr. Houghton, of Readfield, Right hand of fellowship by Rev. Mr. Briggs, of Waterville, Concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. Case of Readfield.

Brother RANDOLPH STREETER was ordained to the pastoral charge of the Baptist Church of Christ in Sullivan, N. Y. on the 20th of Sept. 1821. Br. N. Otis preached from 1 Cor. ix. 16: Br. C. Philleo made the Consecrating Prayer, and laid

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Hands with brethren Otis and Powell: Br. N Cole gave the Charge; and Br. Powell gave the Right Hand of Fellowship. Br. S. Look was then set apart, by solemn Ordination, to the office of Deacon, in the same church. Br. Newcomb made the Consecrating Prayer, and laid on Hands with breth ren Philleo and Cole. Br. Philleo gave the Charge, and brother Powell offered the concluding Prayer. The whole was performed in the presence of a solemn and attentive assembly, some of whom appeared under deep impressions of mind.