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Bunyan, his honorable predecessor, in his Pilgrim's Progress, concerning the Pope's grinning at the Cave's Mouth, at the passing Pilgrims. But, what would he have said, had he lived to the present day, and had he seen the children of the Pope taking the Pilgrims by the hand, and directing them to Mount Zion. He urged upon London Ministers to visit the country more frequently, and to consider what could be done for Ireland, because the people in the country, were little acquainted with the degraded state of that country. He offered his pulpit for the service, and engaged to procure others.

Rev. Mr. JAMES, moved for the new Committee for the year ensuing. Before, however, the question was put, he begged to be heard for a few moments, to express a few thanks. He could not but express his utmost surprise, that Ireland, of all other countries, should escape our notice and tender regard-that country which ought to be the first object of an Englishman's care, from its near and intimate connexion-that country which is within the spring and grasp of the benevolence of the English public, should be almost entirely, nay, altogether neglected, was to him an object of much concern. If the scenes which have lately taken place in that country, by the benevolent efforts of this Society, had their proper effects upon our minds, it would engage us with an enthusiastic ardor for this important enterprise. It might kindle a flame, like that which was once produced upon the plains of Clermont, where some hundreds of

* "The council of Placentia, where upwards of thirty thousand persons were assembled, pronounced the scheme to have been suggested by the inspiration of Heaven. In the council of Clermont, still more numerous, as soon as the measure was proposed, all cried out with one voice, "It is the will of God" Persons of all ranks catched the contagion, not only the gallant nobles of that age, with their martial followers, whom we may suppose apt to be allured by the boldness of a romantic enterprise, but men in the more humble and pacific stations in life. Ecclesiastics of every order, and even women and children, engaged with emulation in an undertaking which was deemed sacred and meritorious. If we may believe the concurring testimony of contemporary authors, six millions of persons assumed the cross, which was the badge that distinguished such as devoted themselves to this holy warfare. All Europe, says the Princess Anna Commena, torn up from the foundation, seemed ready to precipitate itself in one united body upon Asia. Nor did the fumes of

thousands erected the banner of the Cross. But, compare the objects of their ambition with our's: their ambition was directed by crusading feelings, and acts of chivalry, but our's to present the pure bright orb, whose enlivening rays must cheer the dark and benighted souls of a vast and populous, and degraded country. That man, who can behold the sad condition of the Irish nation, without feeling and without pity, is unworthy the name of a Christian. That man, who can view with unconcern the degraded state of Ireland, is unworthy the title of a Protestant, and that man, who will not help an Irishman, is unworthy the name of an Englishman. It was happy for the friends of the Gospel, that this Meeting had called forth such an explanation. He considered them as friends conjoined in the same cause, and hoped, that the Missionary Society," would even contribute some aid to it from its increasing funds. He considered it as forming part of the same holy fraternity, and bound by mutual ties, which could not be broken. Let it not be thought, that the exertions of this Society, are unimportant. Ignorance is the very food of Popish superstition. By removing ignorance from the rising generation, we lay the axe to the root of the tree, we crush the cockatrice's egg, and strangle bigotry in its birth. Did we neglect to cultivate Ireland, we might be designated by the title of Religious Adventurers, who are seeking alone for distant objects. Is misery the less to be pitied, because she is at our doors, and because her groans are within our ears? Are our eyes to lose sight of this object, so near and so intimate, whilst they are directed to the ends of the earth. Shall we listen to the cry from abroad, "come over and help us," and yet neglect an integral part of our own country? He could not suppose it possible. He thought it right to mention, that many friends of the Lancasterian system of education, would be very ready to afford assistance to the funds of this Society; he would exert himself in its behalf, and hoped that its members would exert themselves for the same purpose, and he had no doubt of their ultimate success.

Rev. Mr. PHILIP. He remembered to have read of a Grecian Philosopher, who once said, I thank God that I am a Grecian, especially of the City of Athens, but above all one of its philosophers. Í bless God, that I am an European, an inhabitant of the British empire, and more. especially that I have associated with the

this enthusiastic zeal evaporate at once; the frenzy was as lusting, as it was extravagant."

Robertson, Charles 5th, Vol. i, p. 28.

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Christians in that empire. He contrasted the present state of Ireland with the condition of the Highlands about 100 years ago, and shewed that their manners and customs, and degraded circumstances were similar. The happy change since produced, was owing to the Highland Schools. He considered the plan adopted by the Society, as highly meritorious and patriotic, and even as a test of loyalty. The voice of Providence claimed our at tention. How shall Great Britain account for her conduct towards Ireland? All that is good or great in this country, is immortal, there is nothing perishable but her vices. He wished to see this City act a part that was manly and Christian. He received the association of Schools with the preaching of the Gospel, as the only means to ameliorate the condition of the Irish nation.

Rev. Mr. SLATTERIE.-He strongly recommended to the attention of Ministers present, to form Auxiliaries in their respective congregations. We have a little sister, and what shall we do for her? Do we feel anxious for her interest? Have we begun by secret prayer on her behalf? When you begin in the closet, I expect you will form plans with vigor and effect. If Ministers felt a true Missionary spirit, they would be willing to go to Ireland. There is a Society in Plunket-street, Dublin, who have sent to this country for a Missionary, and offered to maintain one at their own expense, and yet not one could be obtained. With regard to personal exertions, he was ready to go and to use his utmost efforts in her behalf. He was willing to go to any country and preach, for the benefit of this Society. He recommended the establishment of an Academy in Dublin, for training young men for the Ministry. Get a Tutor who is devoted to God, with a moderate share of learning, and much good might be done in Ireland. was a melancholy reflection, that not a single young man was training for the Ministry in Ireland; separate from the establishment.

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Rev. Mr. PERCY, of Warwick, felt very much impressed by this Meeting and was anxious that contributions should be raised universally in the different congregations, by small sums He had brought to town 507. raised by his Society last year, in small weekly subscriptions, to be equally divided between the Missionary, Tract, and Hibernian Societies. He thought, if such methods were now generally established, much good would be done.

The Meeting was then closed with thanks to two unknown Friends, one for the sum of 100%. and the other for 501,

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I NOW enclose my freewill-offering of Ten dollars, being the amount due for the third year. I am convinced, that the source from which this saving is made, is one that is safe and useful for me, and am daily more confirmed in my opinion, that, as it respects the use of ardent spiritsTouch not, taste not, handle not, is a good general regulation: yet I would not deny that it admits of some exceptions. What these are, each one must judge for himself, remembering the words of the apostle, do all to the glory of God. I would mention to the praise of the glory of His grace, who maketh his people accepted in the Beloved, that the expenses of a large family, (many of whom are young children) for medicines, spirits, and attendance of physicians, have not amounted, in my judgment, to so much as the above sum annually, since the above plan was adopted. Yet, in years preceding, medicine and attendance alone usually amounted to double or treble the sum. And the amount expended for the article now disused (except as a medicine) was probably not less than twenty-five dollars; so that, even in these hard times, I have an opportunity of bestowing a trifle which I otherwise could not have done, in addition to what I send you.

I remain, yours in Christ Jesus,
A SUBSCRIBER.

* See Pan. for Nov. 1811, p. 269, and Oct. 1812, p. 242.

OBITUARY.

DIED at Charlestown, (Mass.) on the 13th ult. Mr. JONATHAN KETTELL, aged 56. He had long been an exemplary professor of religion. For a number of years he had been entirely blind;-an affliction which he bore with Christian patience and fortitude. His frankness, integrity, conscientiousness, and attachment to the cause of his Savior, were such as to impress on the minds of those who knew him a deep sense of his worth. He was much devoted to sacred music, and officiated as the organist of the congregation under the pastoral care of the Rev. Dr. Morse, by whom the following sketch of his character was drawn.

"In delineating the character and privileges of the Christian, I have but displayed before you the character, privileges, and prospects of that good man, who made the glory of Christ the end, his grace the principle, and his word, the rule of his life. His religious character was formed on the motel of the Holy Scriptures, understood in their simplicity, and their obvious meaning. His faith was not a dead, unproductive faith, it was sound, according to godliness, and fruitful in good works. It was firmly built on the apostles and prophets-Jesus Christ being the chief corner stone. He was not blown about by every wind of doctrine,-nor fascinated with the pretended improvements of modern sciolists and reformers-From his own humble and prayerful inquiries, reflections and experience, he was fully satisfied with the correctness and safety of the old paths, in which his fathers had gone before him to glory-These he deemed to be the good way, and in them was contented to walk in pursuit of final and eternal rest for his soul. He was a Christian of the old solid stamp; a sincere believer in what have been denominated the doctrines of grace, and for these doctrines he was a decided and uniform advocate. These doctrines sustained and comforted him under long and painful trials in life, and yielded him solid support on the bed of death.

"He loved the ordinances and house of God, and was a constant and devout worshipper of Jehovah in the family and closet, and in public, till prevented by that sickness which terminated his pious and useful life. In the support and promotion of sacred music, constituting a most important part of public worship, and in the maintenance of order and peace in the church, society and town, none was more uniformly active, judicious and efficient.

He was a lover of mankind, a steady friend to the rights and best interests of his country, always ready to every good work-willing to communicate,-to live honestly, and to do good to all, as he had opportunity. He fulfilled in an exemplary manner the duties of the several relations of a son, a brother, a husband, and father, and was of the number of those friends, who stick closer than a brother. Of few men, since the days of Nathanael, could it be said with more truth, than of the subject of this notice, He was an Israelite indeed, in whom was no guile. Universally beloved by his acquaintance through life, and lamented in death, he has left for his orphan children a precious inheritancenot wealth, nor titles, nor honors, nor public fame-(his sphere of action, his vir tues, were of the humbler kiud-) but what far surpasses all these in value, he has left them his prayers, his blessing, his example, and that good name which is better than precious ointment.

"What instruction and comfort does the death of a Christian yield to surviving friends!-Hence we are directed to mark the perfect man, and to behold the upright, because the end of that man is peace.

At Palmer, (Mass.) the Rev. MOSES BALDWIN, aged 81.

At Springfield, (Mass.) the Rev. JOHN M'KINSTRY, aged 90.

At Sturbridge, (Mass.) DAVID WRIGHT, Esq. aged 52, a representative from that town in the legislature of this commonwealth.

At Gloucester, (Mass.) on the 7th. inst. Miss MINA DOWSETT aged 15, of hydrophobia, occasioned by the bite of a mad dog in March last. No symptoms of the disease appeared till three days before her death.

At Hartford, (Conn.) NOAH WEbster, Esq. aged 91.

At Canaan, (Vt.) on the 9th inst. SAMUEL BEACH, Esq. wantonly shot by one Dennet, to whom he had been a friend and a patron. Dennet was committed to prison for trial.

At Hebron, (Con.) Mr. JONATHAN BIRD,* aged 67.

*Mr. Bird was licensed to preach in early life, and continued to labor as a licensed preacher till his death. Being afflicted with deafness he was never settled in the ministry. He wrote the Letter from an Uncle to his Niece, published in the Panoplist for February last, p. 597.

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At Philadelphia, Gen. WILLIAM MAC

PHERSON.

At Chelsea, (Vt.) Maj. DANIEL BARNES, aged 77. He was a captain in the revolutionary war, and commanded the minute-men from Marlborough, (Mass.) at the time of Lexington battle.

At New Ipswich, (N. H.) on the 13th inst, in an epileptic fit, BENJAMIN CHAMPNEY, jun. Ite a member of Dartmouth College, aged 18.

In Illinois Territory, Lt. Tu. R. RICHARDSON, of U. S. army murdered in a duel, at the second fire.

At St. Albans, (Vt.) on the 8th inst. SILAS GATES, a promising youth aged 20, murdered by an armed soldiery.

At Reading, (Mass.) on the 12th inst. Mrs. LYDIA, relict Mr. SAMUEL BANCROFT, aged 98. Hier descendants are known to be 336.

At Baltimore, Rev. WILLIAM OTTERRINE, aged 89, having been 60 years in the ministry, 40 of which at Baltimore.

At Hartford, Mrs. ANNE CLAPP, aged 99, having had 243 descendants.

At Royalton, (Ver.) the Rev. MARTIN TULLAR, pastor of the Church in that

town.

At East Haven (Conn.) on the 16th. ult. the Rev. LUCAS HART, pastor of the church in Wolcott, aged 29.

At Woodstock, (Conn.) the Rev. WILLIAM GRAVES.

At Goshen, (Conn.) on the 6th of Sept. last, NATHAN HALE, Esq. late Judge of the County Court in Litchfield County.

At Cheshire, (Conn.) on the 50th of Aug. last, the Rev. JOHN Fooт, aged 71, in the 46th year of his ministry.

At Clarendon, (Ver.) the Hon. THEOPHILUS HARRINGTON, Esq. late a Judge of the Supreme Court of that State.

At P.attsburgh, (N. Y.) MILLS PURDY, Esq. by suicide

Near the French Mills, encampment of the U. S. northern army, Lt. Col. T. Dix of the 14th regiment.

In the U. S. army, on the 13th inst. Brig. Gen. COVINGTON, in consequence of wounds received in the battle of the 11th near Williamsburg, in Canada.

LITERARY NOTICES.

FOREIGN WORKS.

MR. Turnbull is printing a new edition of his Voyage Round the World, in a quarto size, with considerable additions and improvements, bringing down the History of Botany Bay, the South Sea Islands, &c. to the present period, and con

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taining a notice of some newly discover: ed Islands.

In the press, and speedily will be pub lished, in an elegant quarto volume, price 1. 11s. Gd. in boards, the History of the Azores, or Western Islands, containing an account of the Government, Laws, and Religion, the Manners, Ceremonies, and Character of the Inhabitants, and demonstrating the importance of these valuable Islands to the British empire. Illustrated by maps and other engravings.

An engraving (23 inches by 16) is about to be published, under the patronage of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, commemorative of the origin, progress, and beneficial effects of the British and Foreign Bible Society, from a picture painted by T. Stothard, Esq. R. A. In the picture, Britain is represented as recommending the Bible, which she has received by angels from heaven, to the va rious nations in the world, who are placed around her, habited in the costume of the countries to which they belong. The price to subscribers, is 21. 2s. proof impresions 3l 3s.; and no money to be paid till delivery, nor need the engraving be received, unless the subscriber is satisfied with it.

Proposals are circulated for raising a fund for the sole purpose of printing the Rhemish version of the New Testament, and dispersing it gratuitously, or at a low price among the Roman Catholics of the United Kingdom. This is a translation from the Vulgate, and though inferior to our common version, yet, as the dignita ries and clergy of the Romish church are willing the people should use the one, but not the other; and as the errors of the Vulgate are not of a kind which affect any material doctrine of Scripture, it is thought that very great and extensive benefits may result from the undertaking.

S. T. Armstrong has it in contemplation to publish a neat edition of the works of the late Rev. Dr. Jonathan Edwards, President of Union College, to make about three volumes octavo.

TO SUBSCRIBERS AND PATRONS.

HAVING lately published two numbers in a month, we have been unavoidably delayed in regard to the time of issuing them. As our distant subscribers may impute the delay to the Post Office, we ought to state, that this number is issued Dec. 11, and preceding numbers have been rather more in arrears.

THE

PANOPLIST,

AND

MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

No. 11. DECEMBER, (PART I) 1813. VOL. IX.

BIOGRAPHY.

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THE circumstances connected with the unfortunate fate of Lieutenant Gamage, of his Majesty's sloop the Griffon, are of very peculiar interest: they claim to be recorded in justice to the dead, and for the benefit of the living. Never, perhaps, was example rendered so awfully impressive, in the execution of the laws, as by the humane and benevolent character, contrasted with the dreadful and untimely end of this lamented officer. Not only does the Admiral's letter (addressed on the melancholy occasion "to the respective Captains and Con.manders of his Majesty's Ships and Vessels in the Downs"*) bear

The following is the admirable Circular Address sent by Admiral Foley to every ship in his fleet:

"The commander in Chief most earnestly desires to direct the particular attention of the Fleet to the melancholy scene VOL. IX.

a high testimony to the character which he maintained, but the whole of the ship's company, including the Royal Marines

they are now called to attend,—a scene which offers a strong, and much he hopes, an impressive lesson to every person in it; a lesson to all who are to command, and to all who are to obey. Lieutenant Gamage is represented by every person who knew him, and by the unanimous voice of the Griffon ship's company, as a humane, compassionate man, a kind, indulgent officer: yet, for want of that guard which every man should keep over his passions, this kind, humane, compas sionate man, commits the dreadful crime

of murder!

"Let his example strike deep into the minds of all who witness his unhappy end; and whatever their general disposition may be, let them learn from him, that if they are not always watchful to restrain their passions within their proper bounds, one moment of intemperate anger may destroy the hopes of a well-spent, honorable life, and bring them to an untimely and disgraceful death; and let those who are to obey, learn, from the conduct of the serjeant, the fatal effects which may result from contempt and insolent conduct towards their superiors. By repeated insolence, the serjeant overcame the kind and gentle disposition of Lieutenant Gamage, and, by irritating and inflaming his passions, occasioned his own death.

"The Commander in Chief hopes that

this afflicting lesson may not be offered in vain; but, seriously contemplating_the awful example before them, every officer and every man will learn from it, never to suffer himself to be driven by ill-governed passion to treat with cruelty or vi olence those over whom he is to command, nor by disobedience or disrespect to rouse the passions of those whom it is his duty to obey and respect."

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