The original of tiiis book is in tine Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924029457797 BX5919.B9™65""'"'""' '■"'""» "''lIHIllIlllMiMiiiMtelfitliiii'n. Burlinoton, N.J olln 3 1924 029 457 797 H I STO RY OF THE Church in Burlington. . NEW. JERSEY; COMPRISING THE FACTS AND INCIDENTS OF NEARLY TWO HUNDRED YEARS, FROM ORIGINAL, ' CONTEMPORANEOUS SOURCES. BY THE Eev. GEORGE MORGAN HILLS, D. D., EECTOK OF ST. MAKY'S PARISH, AKD DEAN OP THE COKYOCATION OP BURLINGTON. TEENTON, N. J.: WILLIAM S. SHARP, PRINTER. 1876. -"Hr^rt iof UORMEL AVLRSUY ., LIBRARY -^ Z' Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 18Y5, by GEORGE MOBGAN HILLS, In the Office of tlie Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C. THIS VOLUME IS INSCKIBED TO THE MEMORY OP THE EEV. JOHN TALBOT, M. A., POUMDER AND PIEST SECTOR OP THE CHURCH IN BtJRLlKGTON. WHO, AFTER TWENTY YEARS OF MISSIONARY TOIL, WITH CEASELESS, BUT INEPFECTUAI,, ENTREATIES THAT A BISHOP MIGHT BE GIVEN TO AMERICA, WAS INDUCED TO RECEIVE CONSECRATION PROM A LINE OP NONJURORS, IN ENGLAND ; AND RETURNED TO BURLINGTON, WHERE, APTER THREE YEARS MORE OF MINISTRATION, FOLLOWED BY TWO OP INHIBITION, HE DIED, AND WAS BURIED WITHIN THE WALLS OP THE CHURCH WHICH HE BUILT, NOVEMBER, A. D. 1727. EPISCOrAL SEAT. OF JOHN TAIiBOT. PAC-SIMILE OF HIS SIGNATCBE. FI^EFA^CE THIS work is a series of papers, arranged in chronological order, with extracts, notes, and occasional explanations. Headings, where they did not exist, have generally been given, as a kind of introduction to what follows. The first Parochial Register — a folio, bound in parchment — begun in 1702, by the Founder of the Parish, and continued, by successive rectors, for a hundred and thirty-four years, is still in possession. The paper is coarse and discolored, but its records are as legible as when they were first made. From 1720 — the year when Mr. Talbot left America, not expecting to return — there are no entries in it until after he ceased to officiate; which leads to the belief that his acts after his consecration, were recorded in a book exclusively his own ; and which may possibly be traced among the legal representatives of Thomas Herbert, a son of his wife by a former marriage, in the West Indies. From 1733, the entries are continuous till 1836, when the rest of the book is left blank, and the next records are found in a new and modern volume, beginning with 1853 — thus leaving a hiatus of seventeen years. With the Minutes of the Vestry, the Parish has not been so fortunate. Three or four Churchmen of Burlington aver, that many years ago, they saw the first book of these ; and they 6 PREFACE. mention two or three things which sustain their assertion; yet Bishop Doane, in an appendix to his sermon, preached at the consecration of old St. Mary's Church, in 1834, alludes to "1784," as the "earliest year to which the records then in pos- session, extended." The present Minutes reach no further back than 1836 — hence, two books, at least, are now wanting. Regret for these losses is lessened by having copies of letters from the early Missionaries and others, some of which have been taken from the " Collections of the Protestant Episcopal Histor- ical Society," printed in 1851 ; and others, from the Lambeth, Fnlham, and S. P. G. MSS., procured in 1836, by the late Rev. Dr. Francis L. Hawks, and kindly furnished by their authorized custodian, the Rev. Dr. William Stevens Perry. The extracts from Wills — except in two or three instances, where it is otherwise stated — were made from the originals in the Office of the Secretary of State, at Trenton, N. J. The orig- inal MS. of the sermon preached at the funeral of Mrs. Talbot, was received from descendants of the Rev. Colin Campbell, by the present rector of St. Mary's, after its absence from Burling- ton for more than a hundred years ! !Xo further sources of information are named in this preface, because, in every other case, an acknowledgment of its author- shin is made with the contribution. Where the spelling, abbreviations, capitals, punctuation, or lack of it, are extraordinary, it is because the originals have been minutely followed. The reader will please keep in mind, that up to September, 1752, the legal year began with the 25th of March, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. G. M. H. St. Mary's Eectory, Burlington, N. J., Feast of the Purification, 1870. HISTORY. THE FIUST ENGLISH SETTLEMENT OP BURLINGTON. / "Among other purchasers of the West- Jersey lands," says Samuel Smith, in his " History of the Colony of Nova-Csesaria, or New Jersey," printed in Burlington, in 1765, "were two companies, one made mp of some friends in Yorkshire, (as hinted in the concessions,) the other of some friends in London ; who each contracted for considerable shares, for which they had 2)atents. In 1677, commissioners (agreeable to expectation given) were sent by the proprietors, with power to buy the lands of the natives ; to inspect the rights of such as claimed property, and to order the lands laid out; and in general to administer the government, pursuant to the concessions: These commissioners were Thomas Olive, Daniel Wills, John Kinsey, John Penford, Joseph Helmsley, Robert Stacy, Benjamin Scott, Richard Guy, and Thomas Foulke. They came in the Kent, Gregory Marlow, master, being the second ship from London, to the western parts : After a tedious passage, they arrived at New-Castle, the 16th of the 6th month, O. S. King Charles the second, in his barge, pleasuring on the Thames, came along side, seeing a great many passengers, and informed whence they were bound, asked if they were all quakers, and gave them his blessing. They landed their passengers, two hundred and thirty in number, about Rackoon creek, where the Swedes had some 8 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH scattering habitations ; but they were too numerous to be all provided for in houses; some were obliged to lay their bea& and furniture in cow stalls, and appartments of that sort. * * "Most of the passengers in this ship were of those called quakers ; some of good estates in England. The com- missioners had before left them, and were by this time got to a place called Chygoes Island,t (afterwards Burlington) their business being to treat with the Indians about the land there, and to regulate the settlements, having not only the proprietors, but Governor Andros's commission for that purpose." The two parties agreed to unite in settling a town. " The commissioners employed Noble, a surveyor, who came in the first ship, to divide the spot. After the main street was ascer- tained, he divided the land on each side into lots ; the eastern- most among the Yorkshire proprietors, the other among the Londoners : To begin a settlement, ten lots of nine acres each, bounding on the west, were laid out ;. that done, some passen- gers from Wickaco, chiefly those concerned in the Yorkshire tenth, arrived the latter end of October. The London com- missioners also employed Noble, to divide the part of the island yet unsurveyed, between the ten London proprietors, in the manner beforeraentioned : The town thus by mutual consent f Smith's foot-note says: "From Cliygoe, an Indian sachem, who lived there." The Eev. Wm. Allen Johnson, ia a lecture delivered at Librarv Hall, Burlington, February 14th, 1870, says : " Chygoe is not an Indian name,, but it is the spelling in English, as near as may be, of the French name Jegou. An a'ssertion, or conjecture, or possibly an imperfectly understood tradition, embodied by that usually careful historian, Samuel Smith, has been, blindly copied by ?ill other writers. In. his curious suit at Upland Court, against Thomas Wright and Godfrey Hancock, two of the earlv English .settlers of Burlington, Pierre Jegou declares 'that in 1668 he obtained from Gov. Carteret a grant of land called Leasy Point, lying over against Matinagcom Island and Burlington, to settle himself there, and build and keep a house of entertainment, for the accomanodatien of travellers : whicli he did, and continued there till 1670, when he was plundered and utterly ruined by the Indians, as is well known to all the world (!) but that it hath come to pass, by the arrival of these new comers, called Quackers, out of Eng- land, these defendants, Thomas Wright and Godfrey Hancock, have violentlv entered upon your Plaintiff's said land, and there liave, by force, planted corn mowed hay, made fences, cut timber for houses, etc., nolwithstandinc that they were forewarned by your Plaintiff's friend, Henry Jacobs, in the presence of Capt. Edward Ca,ntwell, and afterward by ye Plaintiff summoned before ye Magistrates of Burlington, who making no end of it, the case was removed here before your Worships.' Justice triumphed, and Jegou gained his suit."' IN BURLINGTON. 9 laid out, the commissioners gave it the name first of New- Beverley, then Bridlington, but soon changed it to Burlington."t ******* " Among the latter," in this ship, " was one Marshall, a car- penter, particularly serviceable in fitting up habitations for the new comers ; but it being late in the fall when they arrived, the winter was much spent before the work was begun; in the interim they lived in wigwams, built after the manner of the Indians. Indian corn and venison, supplied by the Indians, was their chief food : These people were not then much cor- rupted with strong liquors, but generally very friendly and help- ful to the English." "Having traced this ship's company into winter quarters, the next in course is the Willing Mind, John Newcomb commander; she arrived from London, in November, and dropt anchor at Elsingburgh ; brought about sixty or seventy passengers: Some settled at Salem, others at Burlington:" * * * "In this year .also arrived the Flie-Boat Martha, of Burlington, (Yorkshire) sailed from Hull the latter end of summer, with one hundred and fourteen passengers, designed to settle the Yorkshire tenth ;"**** "In one of these ships, or about this time, arrived John Kinsey, then a young man ; his father one of the commissioners afore mentioned, dying on his arrival,| the care of his family fell to him : he was afterwards a man of distinguished services, in several public stations ; and his son after him, of the' same name, the late chief justice of Pennsylvania, must be long remembered by many in both provinces." friends' monthly meetings settled. The first minute in the Friends' MS. Book, is this:— . " Since by the good Providence of god many friends with their families have transported themselves into this Province of fFrom Bridlington, Yorkshire, England— the rapid utterance of the first syllable, with a, long i, making it sound as though spelled B«rlington. There is no town in England spelled Burlington. G- m. h. t The first recorded burial in the Friends' Boole, now (1876) in the keeping of Bichard F. Mott, of Burlington, is this : " John Kinfey Allias Kelfey Latte of Hadnam, in Hartfortfheere being taken w* a violent feavor & Payne in his Bowles about 8 days Pafsed out of y^ Body y^ ll«i of y« 8''' mo"> & was Layd in y" ground y^ 14"i of y« fame, 1677." G. M. H. 10 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH West New Jersey the said friends in those upper parts have found it needful! according to our practice in the place wee came from to Settle Monthly Meetings for the well ordering the affairs of y^ Church it was agreed that accordingly it should be done & accordingly it was done the 15"" of y° 5 mo* 1678." THE FIRST SHIP AT BUELINGTOIs'. The first ship that came so far up the Delaware, was tlie Shield, Captain Towes, from Hull, which arrived at Burling- ton in the 10th month, O. S., 1678. "Against Coaquanock, (the Indian name of the place where Philadelphia now stands,) being a bold shore, she went so near in turning, that part of the tackling struck the trees ; some on board then remarked it was a fine spot for a town : A fresh gale brought her to Burling- ton : She moored to a tree,! ^.nd the next morning the people came ashore on the Ice, so hard had the river suddenly frozen." — Smith's History. THE FEIEXDS' BURYIXG-GROUXD. The " 3d " record in the Friends' MS. Book of Minutes is this : " At y" Monthly Meeting in Burlington the 5'" day of y" 7* mo"" 1678 Friends took into Consideration y'' paling in of the burying ground." At the Friends' Monthly Meeting on the " P' of y'' 5* mo'" 1680," it was ordered, "after harvist to fence in y^ burying place aforementioned." THE FIRST friends' MEETING-HOUSE. At the "Men's Monthly Meeting held at the house of Thos. Gardiner y" 5'" of y"= 12* mo 1682," "It is ordered y' a meeting house be built according to a draft of six square build- ing of Forty feet square from out to out for which he is to have 160 £ wh y" meeting engageth to see y" i)ersons paid y' shall disburse y" same unto Francis Collings." On the "2^ of ye P' mo 168!," among a long list of sub- scribers we find, "Daniel Leeds £4, William Budd £3." t TraJition says, The enormous sycamore, still standing (1876) on llie river bank, nearly in Iront of the residence of C. Ross Grubb. IN BURLINGTON. 11 The site of this meeting-house was just back of the present one (1876) in High street. The hexagonal structure had a roof which sloped upwards to a smaller hexagon ; and that, again, to a second roof, which terminated, rather abruptly, in a point. A painting, still extant, represents its ground enclosed; in front, with a high tight fence, of planks; at the sides, and in the rear, to the line of "Wood street, with straight rail fences, dividing it into three lots, in the middle one of which, two cows are reposing. These grounds have been the Friends' Burial- Place, from that day to this. AGITATIOiSr IN THE COLONY. In February, 1688-9, information was received, from Great Britain, of the flight and dethronement of James II, and the grant of the crown to William and Mary.f The agitation everywhere in the colonies was intense. Some adhered tena- ciously to the fallen dynasty. They were mostly men of high standing, and great personal influence. A Jacobite party was thus formed. " Dr. Daniel Coxe, of London, the greatest pro- prietor of West-Jersey," says Smith, was at this time Governor, " having appointed Edward Hunloke his deputy ; some time afterwards a commission was sent to John Tatham, who being a Jacobite; and as such by principle disqualified, him the Assem- bly rejected." JOHN tatham's land. " March 1689. Surveyed then for John Tatham a lot of land t Chief among the measures adopted to secure this transfer to the Prince of Orange, was a new Oath of Allegiance. The old oath imphed hereditary right. It was therefore altered to read, "I, A. B., do sincerely promise and swear to bear true allegiance to their Majesties King William and Queen Marv." This oath was taken, in March 1688-9, by both Houses of Parlia- ment, with the exception of several lords spiritual and temporal, who rather than take it, withdrew from the house. The nonjuring prelates were bancrott, Archbishop of Canterbury, Turner, Bishop of Ely, Lake of Chichester, Ken of Bath and Wells, White, of Peterborough, Lloyd, of Norwich, Thomas ot AVorcester, and Frampton, of Gloucester. Their example, in declining the oath, was followed by about 400 other clergy, to say nothmg of the laity, most, if not all, of whom were honest and peaceable, and would have gone on in the quiet discharge of their duties, had no fresh oath been required Un the first of February, 1690-1, Sancroft, Turner, Ken, White and 1 ramptou- the other nonjuring" bishops having died meanwhile— were, by Act ot parlia- ment, deprived of their Sees. 12 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH in Burlington, att the North East corner of the Island, begining att the end of the Street which bounds the Walter Lotts by the Side of the Street leading by the Creek Side, from the Eiver to broad Street and runs from the said end of the Street by the Creek Street fioety seaven Perches and a halfe to broad Street, then by broad Street fourty five perches to a Stake, then about North by East Sixty one perches and a halfe to the Said Street, bounding the Walter Lotts. Then by the said Street, thirty four perches and a halfe to the first. Being surveyed for fourteen ackers. "Also att the same time, a waiter loll begining att the said Creek Street by the River, and runs in breadth, by the river a hundred foot continueing the same breadth Southwards to the next Street. " Both these Surveyed by Symon Charles and after Resur- vej'ed by me. Daniell Leeds." friends' maeeiage certificate. " Whearas there has been an Intention of Marriage duly Published according to the Laws of this Province of West New Jersey in America, & also at two sevei'all Monthly Meetings of the People Call'd Quakers held at Burlington in the Province affbrs" Between Robert Wheeler of the Town & Province affors'' Baker, & Rebecca Kenner of y° same. Spinster, And upon deliberate consideration & enquiry their being nothing to obstruct their proceedings therein (they being found clear & free of any other Engagement of this Nature) and having the consent of their friends & Relations in these parts of the world, they were allowed to consumate their Intended Marriage as in v" fear of God they should see meete. These are Therefore to Certifie all persons whome it may concern that for y"= full accomplishing of their s* Intentions this second day of y" fourth month Called June, in y° year of o'' Lord one thousand six hundred ninety & two They y" s'^ Robert Wheeler & Rebecca Kenner appeard in a publick Assem- bly of y° afforesd people held in their Meeting house at Burling- ton affors'' And in a solemn Manner he the s" Robert Wheeler IN BURLINGTON. 13 taking the s"* Rebecca Kenner by the hand did openly declare as followeth, ffriends in the fear of the Lord & in the presence of you his people, I take this my ffriend Rebecca Kenner to be my Wife, promising to be unto her a faithfull & loving husband untill it shall please y" Lord to seperate us. And then & there in the s* Assembly the s'' Rebecca Kenner did in like manner declare as followeth, ifriends in the fear of the lord and in the presence of you his people I take this ray friend Robert "Wheeler to be my husband, promising to be unto him a loving and faith- full wife, untill Death shall seperate [us.J "And the s" Robert Wheeler and Rebecca, his now Wife as a further confirmation thereof did then & there to these presents set their hands — And we whose names are hereunto subscribed being present amongst others at the solemnizing of their s" mar- riage & subscription in manner affors'' as Witnesses thereunto have also to these presents subscribed our names the day & year above Written— 1692. Robert Wheei,ee, Rebecca Wheeler. John Budd Wm Budd Thos Gladwin Thomas Gardiner William Budd Jun'' Richard Guy Edward Hunloke, Justice Isaac Marriott Mary Budd Ann Budd Rebecca DeCou Mary Myers Rachell Marshalle Pricilla Love" Charles Reade Bernard Devenish Tho: Peachee Wm. Righton Joseph Addams Henry Burcham Sarah Righton Mary Peachee Sibbilla Righton Elizabeth Gardiner Jr. -Friends' MS. Records. GEORGE KEITH. In 1691, George Keith, a very eminent Quaker preacher and writer, who was widely known in the colonies, as well as in Great Britain, proposed and urged some stricter regulations among the Friends. He made complaints against some of them 14 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH who were in the magistracy, at Philadelphia, for having execu- ted the penal laws against malefactors, alleging that it was inconsistent with their tenets; and he charged some of their most approved preachers with false doctrine. Such a violent controversy was thus awakened that, on the 20th of April, 1692, at a Meeting in Philadelphia, a " Declaration " was drawn up against him, wherein both he and his conduct were publicly disowned. This " Declaration" was confirmed at the " General Yearly Meeting," held in Burlington, on the 7th of July fol- lowing. Mr. Keith drew off a large number with him,t and set up separate meetings in various places. His adherents called themselves Christian Quakers— but they were generally called Keithians. — Proud's History, Vol. I, pp. 363-7. OFFICERS OF THE TOWN. " By vertue of an Act of Assembly, formed and contrived for the Government of this Town of Burlington at a Sessions held in the said Town the 3d of October 1693 the Freeholders and Inhabitants of the said Town being Convened and Assem- bled the 5th day of April 1694 in pursuance of the Powers and Priviledges Granted unto them in and by the said Act and in conformity to the same due regard being had to ye Qualification of the Electors as prescribed and Limitted by the said Act Did Choose & Elect these officers following : " Richard Basnet, Burgesse,or Chief Magistrate for y^ town of Burlington. "John Tatham, Recorder. James Marshall \ p >,,„„„ii„„„ James Hill J " George Hutcheson, Treasurer. James Hill, Town Clerk. t "The Quakers," says Bishop Burnet, in his History of the Church, (Vol. II) "have had a great breach made among them by one George Keith, a, Scotchman, with whom I had my education at Aberdeen ; he was esteemed the most learned man that ever was in that sect ; he was well versed both in the Oriental tongues, in Philosophy, and Mathematics. After he had been above thirty years in high esteem among them, he was sent to Pennsylvania to have the chief direction of their youth. In those parts, he said he first discovered that which had been always denied to him, or so disguised that he did not suspect it ; it appeared to him that they were Deists, and that they turned the whole doctrine of the Christian Beligion into allegories ; chiefly those which relate to the death and resurrection of Christ, and the reconciliation of sinners to God by virtue of his Cross ; he, being a true Christian, set himself with great zeal against this." m BUELINGTON. 15 " Bernard Devonish, Serjeant Clerk of the Market Cryer of the Town and Officer to view the Assise of Bread & Liquors & to supervise and Examine Weights and Measures. " Then it was Ordered and Concluded by unanimous Consent that the Town of Burli gton should Assert and Maintain their Title and right to the Island in the River Delaware commonly called Stacy's alias Mattinecunk Island." First Entry in Town Minutes. A BUEYING-PLACE FOR CHRISTIANS. On the 13th of July, 16&5, a piece of land was bought; the particulars of which are given in these portions of its Deed : " Whereas several persons Inhabitants in & about Burlingtoiv together with John Tatham Edward Hunloke & Nathaniel Westland have agreed together to puirchase a peece or parcell of Land in Burlington for the Conveniency of a burying place for themselves and also free for all other Christian People who shall hereafter be minded therein to bury their dead And for that intent & purpose have respectively disbursed or agreed to disburse into the hands of the said John Tatham Edward Hunloke & Nathaniel Westland (as ffeoffees in Trust) certaine sumes of money for the purchasing of said peece or parcell of Land as may be convenient & for the ffenceing & fitting the same Land when purchased for a burying place now witnesseth this INDENTURE that for & in consideration of the Sume of ffive pounds Currant silver money Robert Wheeler hath granted & sold unto the said John Tatham Edward Hunloke & Nathaniel Westland their Heirs & Successors forever one peece or parcell of Land in the Island of Burlington aforesaid being the Towne Lott or house Lett Conteyning Two Roods and six- leene perches as the same is now laid forth and surveyed begin- ning att a stake sett up being corner to Jonathan Wests lot on the North by Wood street And runs southward in ffront by Wood street ffive perches and Three feet and soe back the same breadth being in Length Eighteene perches and an halfe and bounded by the Lott of John Stoaks to the South to have AND to hold the said Lott of Land unto the said John Tatham Edward Hunloke & Nathaniel Westland their Heirs and Sue- 16 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH cessors forever who shall hereafter from time to time successively be nominated & chosen by the major part of the Persons their Heirs and Successors Convened & successively to be convened in the sd granted premises upon the decease or reraovall of the said John Tatham, Edward Hunloke Nathaniel Westland or any of them as succeeding ffeoffees in Trust on the behalfe of the rest convened & to be convened for the sd burying place which is to beffree for all Christian People who shall be minded therein to bury their dead." eeSteictions of unlicensed persons. April 20th 1696, at a Town meeting, "it was put to ye vote whether any person not having a Lycence shall expose & sell any strong Liquors by the pot at fair Times and it past in the negative." " It was likewise put to the vote, whether any Mer- chant or other unlicenced person shall sell any quantity of Rum or Brandy less than a pint and it past in the Negative ; And it was Ordered That if any Merch' or other unlycenced person shall sell a less quantity than a Pint of the said Liquors that then such person so offending shall forfeit Ten shillings for every such Lesser quantity so sold the one half to the Burgesse and the other half to the informer : It was also Ordered by the sd meeting that no person shall ride a Gallop during the fair time betwixt the market honse and the water side." Town Minutes. ACT AGAINST WANDEKING NEGROES. " At a meeting of the Burgess and Inhabitants of the Town of Burlington, Aug 1 5th 1698, it was enacted, " That all and every Negroe that after the Publication hereof, shall be found wandr- ing about within the Limits of the sayd Town on first days during the Time of Religious meetings and not attending upon any such meeting or abiding at their respective homes or quar- ters. Shall be put in the stocks, and there continue till the said meetings are over. And that all & every Negro or Negroes that on First Day Nights after sun set shall be found wandring abroad or Absenting themselves from their Respective homes or Quar- ters, shall be put in y"' stocks there to continue all that Night and on the next day be whipt at their Masters Charge." Town Minutes. ■ IN BUELINGTOX. 17 * DESCRIPTION OF EUELINGTON. Gabriel Thomas, in his quaint little History, printed in 1608, thus writes: — "Burlington is now the chiefest Town in that Countrey, by reason that the late Governor Cox, who bought that Countrey of Edward Billing, encouraged and promoted that Town chiefly, in settling his Agents and Deputy-Governors there, which brings their Assemblies and chief Courts to be lvef>t there ; and, by that means it is become a very famous Town, having a delicate great Market- House, where they keep their Market : It hath a noble and spacious Hall over head, where their Sessions is kept, having the Prison adjoyning to it. There are many Fair and Great Brick Houses on the outside of the Town which the Gentry have built there for their Countrey Houses, besides the Great and Stately Palace of John Tateham Esq ; which is pleasantly situated on the North side of the Town, having a very fine and delightful Garden and Orchard adjoyning to it, wherein is variety of Fruits, Herbs, and Flowers; as Roses, Tulips, July-Flowers, Sun Flowers, Carnations, and many more. There are kept also in this Famous Town several Fairs every Year j and as for Provisions, viz. Bread, Beer, Beef, Pork, Cheese, Butter and most sorts of Fruit, here is great Plenty and very Cheap. There are also two handsom Bridges to come in and out of the Town called London and YorJc- Bridges. The Town stands in an Island, the Tide flowing quite round about it." THE SOCIETY FOE PROPAGATING THE GOSPEL. " The increase of religion in the colonies, and the moral culture of the inhabitants, had been the subjects of many private schemes and individual exertions which resulted in little benefit ; and it was found necessary, to make the endeavors effectual, to obtain a charter for a society calculated especially to subserve the purposes in view. In consequence of a representation made by Dr. Thomas Tenisoa (then Archbishop of Canterbury) to King AVilliam III, a charter was obtained, bearing date June 16th, 1701, incorporating several persons distinguished for their stations and virtues, by the title of " The Society for Propaga- ting the Gospel in Foreign Parts." The proper officers of the Society were chosen on the 27th of June, and measures were im- B 18 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH mediately adopted for the obtaiument of funds and'parfecting the other necessary arrangements." Whitehead's Eirly History of Perth Amboy. MEMORIAL FROM REV. MR. KEITH. Shortly after the foundation of the S. P. G., George Keith, who had returned to England in 1694, and received Orders in the Church of England, from the Bishop of London, in 1700, prepared a " Memorial," from which we quote : " To the Secretary of the Venerable Society. "Worthy Sir: — According to your desire I send you this short Memorial of the State of Eeligion in such parts of ISTorth America where I have travelled, and which I can give of my own knowledge, especially in relation to Quakerism, and some other things by letters from my friends there. In Pennsyl- vania, when I came to live there, which was in the year 1689, by the number of men and women that used to come to the yearly meetings from the several parts of that province, and from the "West and East Jerseys, we did commonly reckon there might be at least fifteen hundred Quakers, two hundred of which might perhaps belong to the West and East Jerseys. After the breach that began in the year 1691, betwixt a party of Quakers that joined with me in opposing some of their errors, (especially their notion of the sufficiency of the light within every man to salvation without anything else) & another Party that joyned with Thomas Lloyd then Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania it a great Preacher among the Quakers, all the Meetings in those Provinces above mentioned were broken, and they set up Separate Meetings one from another, on the account of different Principles of Religion (especially iu relation to the notion aforesaid * * * which I & my Friends judged a plain opposition to Chris- tianity & an Establishing of Deism in its place) so that when I came from Pennsylvania to England which was in the year 1694, I left behind me fourteen or fifteen Meetings in Pennsyl- vania, West & East Jerseys that met apart from the Quakers * * * to the number of above Five hundred persons. " Since there hath been a Church of England Congregation set up at Philadelphia [1695] the Chief Town in Pennsylvania a IN BURLINGTON. 19 considerable number of those that did come off with me on the account of the Quakers Errors are joyned with the Church of England both Men & Women of good account, & others of them keep up their Separate Meetings particularly one at Philadel- phia & some of them have joyned themselves with the Anabap- tists in those Parts, as I have had particular Information by letters from my friends there, year after year. It would be of great service, as I judge, if one or two more Church of England Ministers were sent to Pennsylvania ; it is not to be doubted, but they would not only get hearers, but such as would join with them to make up Congregations. * * * " In West Jersey that lyes on the east side of Delaware River, I have several friends that joyned with me in the Separation from the Quakers, especially about Croswicks, which is about Fifteen, or Sixteen miles from Burlington, (the chief Town in West Jersey lying by Delaware River ;) if a Church of England Minister Avere sent thither it is not to be doubted but he would be received and joyned with, both by some of my friends and some other sober persons. The most proper place to set up a Church would be at Burlington, and another at Croswicks abovementioned. * * * " There is not one Church of England as yet in either West or East Jersey, the more is the pity ; and except in Two or Three Towns there is no face of any public' worship of any sort, but People live very mean like Indians. In New York there are but few Quakers, & some that were, are come off & joyned with the Church there. One Mrs. , a friend of mine, is lately deceased, but before her death was baptized & had the Lord's Supper administered to her, & got her Children baptized, whereof I had a late Account in a letter from one of my friends there, now a zealous Churchman. t- * * There is no Church of England in all Long Island, nor in all that great Continent of New York Province, except at New York Town." ASTNA EEGIlSrA. On the 8th of March, 1701, King William died, and was succeeded by Queen Anne; "who," says Hume, "ascended 20 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH the throne, to the general satisfaction of all parties." " Even the Jacobites," he adds, " seemed pleased with her elevation. She had been taught to cherish warm sentiments of the tories, whom she considered as the friends of monarchy, and the true sons of the Church. * * She was zealously devoted to the Church of England." SUEREXDER OF THE GOVERNMEXT TO QUEEX AXXE. "On the 17th of April, 1702," says Smith's History, " the several joroprietors of East and "West New-Jersey, in America, did in person, present a deed of surrender by them executed under their hands and seals, to her jMajesty in council, and did acknowledge the same to be their act and deed ; and humbly desire lier Majesty to accept the same, that it might be enrolled in the court of chancery, whereby they did surrender their power of the government of those plantations: "Which her Majesty graciously accej^ted, and was pleased to order, as it is hereby ordered, that the same be enrolled in her Majesty's said high court of chancery ; and the said instruments are to be delivered to Mr. Attorney General, who is to take care that the same be enrolled accordingly." THE EIRST MISSIONARY OF THE S. P. G. The familiarity of Mr. Keith — as exhibited in his "Memo- rial" — with the state of Eeligion in this country, led the Society for Propagating the Gospel to appoint him as their first missionary. His " Jourxal of Travels from New-Hampshire to Caratuck on the Continent of North-America," printed in London, " by Joseph Downing, for Brab. Aylmer at the Three- Pigeons, over-against the Royal- Exchange in Cornhill, 1706," begins thus : " The Twenty eighth Day of April 1702, 1 sailed from Coioes in the Isle of Wight, in one of the Queens Ships, called the Centu- rion, whereof Captain iJenie was Commander, who was very Civil to me, bound for Boston in New-England; and by the good Provi- dence of God we arriv'd at Boston the Eleventh day of June our whole time of Passage being Six Weeks and one Day. Colonel Dudley Governour of New-England, and Colonel Povie Deputy IN BURLINGTON. 21 Governour, and Mr. Morris, with all whom we sailed in the same ship, were so generous and kind both to Mr. Patrick Gor- don Missionary for Long-Island, and to me, that at their desire we did Eat &A their Table all the Voyage ou free cost. " At my Arrival the Eeverend Mr. Samuel Miles, and the Reverend Mr. Christopher Bridge, both ilinisters of the Church of England Congregation at Boston, did kindly receive me and the two ministers in company with me, and we lodg'd, and were kindly entertained in their Houses, during our abode at Boston. "June 14, 1702, being Sunday, at the request of the above- named Ministers of the Church of England, I Preached in the Queens Chappel at Boston, on Eph. 2. 20, 21, 22, where was a large Auditory, not only of Church People, but of many others. " June 28, Sunday. The Reverend ]\Ir. John Talbot, who had beeti Chaplain in the Centurion, Preached there. " By the advice of my good Friends at Boston, and especially of Colonel Joseph Dudley, Governour of Boston Colony, I chose the abovenamed Mr. John Talbot to be my Assistant and Asso- ciate in my Missionary Travels and Services, he having freely and kindly offered himself, and whom I freely and kindly I'eceived, and with the first occasion I wrote to the Society, praying them, to allow of him to be my Fellow-Companion and Associate in Travels, &c., which they accordingly did,t and indeed Divine Providence did well order it, for he proved a very loving and faithful Associate to me, and was very helpful to me in all respect, and was well approved and esteemed every where, both with respect to his Preaching 'and Living, in the several places where we Travelled." ENLAEGING THE CHEISTIAN BUKIAL-GEOUXD. On the 16th of September, 1702, Thomas Eevell, "Executor in Trust of Elizabeth Tatham late of Burlington Widdow deceased" for "Three pounds Currant Silver money" conveyed to " Nathaniel Westland Robert Wheeler & Hugh Huddy as ffeoffees in Trust " a " Lott" of land " Containing fforty foot in t The appointment of Mr. Talbot as a Missionary of the Society, bears date September 18th, 1702. 22 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH front and bounded on the North side by a Lott late purchased from Robert Wheeler for a burying ground on the South side by the Land of John Hollinshead on the West by the Land of the late W^illiam Myers deceased, & on the East by a publick street called Wood street, for the Enlargeing the aforesaid bury- ing ground." '•' Several Persons (Inhabitants in & about Bur- lington) together with Nathaniel Westland, Robert Wheeler & Hugh Huddy disbursed certaine Suraes of money for the iJur- chasing of the same Land & for the ffencing & Repairing of the whole for a Burying ground," " for all Christian People who shall be desirous to bury their dead therein." Original Deed. THE MISSIOXAEIES ARRIVE IN EURLIXGTOX. " October 29, 1702. We arrived at' Burlington in West-Jersey. "November 1, Sunday. We preached in the Town-House at Burlington, (the Church not being then built,) and we had a great Auditory of diverse sorts, some of the Church, and some of the late Converts from Quakerism. Mr. Talbot preached before Noon, and I in the Afternoon. My Text was, John 17. 3. — \_And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.'] Col. Hamilton, then Governour of West-Jersey, was present both Forenoon and Afternoon, and at his Invitation we dined with him. " November 3. At Burlington I detected the Quakers Errors out of their great Authors, George Fox his great Mystery, and Edivard Burroughs Folio Book, and others, having given the Quakers Preachers Notice two Days before, to come and defend their Principles and Authors ; but none of them would appear in the Cause," Keith's Journal. A jrEETIKG OF THE CEERGY, IX NE^r YORK. "November 8, Sunday [1702.] I preached in the Church of Philadelphia, at the Minister's Request, on 2 Pet. 3. 15, 16, in the Afternoon. Mr. Talbot preached there in the Forenoon. And again I preached another Sermon, on the same, that Even- ing, after six a Clock, (it being usual once a Month to preach an Evening-Sermon in that Town.) We had a very great IN BURLINGTON. 23 Auditory, so that the Church could not contaiu them, but many stayed without and heard. " That Week a Meeting of the Clergy being appointed to meet together at New-York by general Consent, we accordingly did meet, being Seven in number ; at our Meeting we drew up an Account of the State of the Church in these American Parts of Pensilvania, West and East- Jersey and iVew- For/!; Province;! a Copy whereof we sent to the Honourable Society at London, for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts." Keith's Journal. INSTRUCTION'S FROM QUEEX ANNE. "Instructions for our right trusty and well beloved Edward lord Cornbury, our captain general and governor in chief, in and over our province of Nova-Csesaria, or New Jersey, in America. Given at our court at St. James's, the sixteenth day of November, 1702, in the first year of our reign. "1. With these our instructions you will receive our commis- sion under our great seal of England, constituting you our cap- tain general and governor in chief of our province of New Jersey. " 2. You are with all convenient speed to repair to our said province, and being there arrived, you are_.to take upon you the execution of the place and trust we have reposed in you, and forthwith to call together the following persons, whom we do by these presents appoint and constitute members of our council in and for that province, viz. Edward Hunloke, Lewis Morris, Andrew Bowne, Samuel Jenings, Thomas Eevell, Francis Davenport, William Pinhorne, Samuel Leonard, George Dea- con, Samuel Walker, Daniel Leeds, William Sanford, and Robert Quarry, esquires. "3. And you are with all due solemnity, to cause our said commission under our great seal of England, constituting you our captain general and governor in chief as aforesaid, to be read and published at the said meeting of our council, and to cause proclamation to be made in the several mest publick places of our said province, of your being constituted by us our captain general and governor in chief as aforesaid. t This was signed by Geoege Keith, Evait Evaks, Cler. Minister of Philadelphia, Alexander Inkes, Presbyter, Edmond Mott, Chaplain of Her Majesty's Forces in New York, John Talbot, "William Vesey, Eector of New York, Jonx Babtow. 24 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH "4. "Which being clone, you shall yourself take, and also administer to each of the members of our said council so appointed by us, the oaths appointed by act of parliament to be taken instead of the oaths of allegiance and supremacy, and the oath mentioned in an act, entitled, An act to declare the altera- tion in the oath appointed to be tahen by the act, entitled. An act for the further security of his majesty's person, and the succession of the crown in the protestant line, and for extinguishing the hopes of the pretended prince of Wales, and all other pretenders, and their open and secret abettors, and for declaring the association to be determined; as also the test mentioned in an act.of parliament made in the twenty-fifth year of the reign of king Charles the second, entitled. An act for preventing dangers which may happen from popish recusants ; together with an oath for the due execu- tion of your and their places and trusts, as well with regard to the equal and impartial administration of justice in all causes that shall come before you, as otherwise, and likewise the oath required to be taken by governors of plantations, to do their utmost, that the laws relating to the plantations be observed. 6. "And whereas the inhabitants of our said province have of late years been unhappily divided, and by their enmity to each other, our service and their own welfare has been very much obstructed; you are therefore in the execution of our commis- sion, to avoid the engaging yourself in the parties which have been form'd amongst them, and to use such impartiality and moderation to all, as may best conduce to our service, and the good of the colony. "51. You are to permit a liberty of conscience to all persons (except papists) so they may be contented with a quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the same, not giving offence or scandal to the government. "52. And whereas we have been informed, that divers of our good subjects inhabiting th(,se parts, do make a religious scruple of swearing, and by reason of their refusing to take an oath in courts of justice and other places, are or may be liable to many inconveniences ; our will and pleasure is, that in order to their ease in what they conceive to be matter of conscience, so far as may be consistent with good order and government, you take care, that an act -be passed in the general assembly of our said province, to the like effect as that passed here in the seventh and eighth years of his majesty's reign, entitled. An act, that the solemn affirmation and declaration of the people called Quakers,. IN BURLINGTON. 25 shall he accepted, instead of an oath in the usual form, and that the same be transmitted to us, and to our commissioners for trade and plantations as before directed. ******* "69. You shall take especial care, that God Almighty be- devoutly and duly served throughout your government, the book of common prayer as by law established, read each Sunday, and holyday, and the blessed sacrament administered according, to the rites of the church of England. "70. You shall be careful that tlie Churches already built there, be well and orderly kept, and that more be built, as the colony shall by God's blessing be improved ; and that besides a competent maintenance to be assigned to the minister of each orthodox church, a convenient house be built at the common charge for each minister, and a competent proportion of laud assigned to him, for a glebe and exercise of his industry. " 71. And you are to take care, that the parishes be so limitted and settled, as you shall find most convenient for the accomplish- ing this good work. "72. You are not to prefer any minister to any ecclesiastical benefice in that our province, without a certificate from the right reverend father in God the lord bishop of London, of his being conformable to the doctrine and discipline of the church of England, and of a good life and conversation : And if any person already prefer'd to a benefice, shall appear to you to give scandal either by his doctrine or manners, you are to use the best means for the removal of him, and to supply the vacancy in such manner as we have directed. "73. You are to give order, that every orthodox minister within your government, be one of the vestry in his respective parish, and that no vestry be held without him-, except in case of sickness, or that after the notice of a vestry summou'd, he omit to come. "74. You are to enquire whether there be any minister within your government, who preaches and administers the sacrament in any orthodox church or chapel, without being in due orders,, and to give account thereof to the said lord bishop of London. "75. And to the end the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the said lord bishop of London, may take place in our said province so. far as conveniently may be, we do think fit that you give all countenance and encouragement to the exercise of the same, excepting only the collating to benefices, granting licences for marriages, and probate of wills, which we have reserved to you our governor and the commander in chief of our said province for the time being. 26 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH "76. And you are to take especial care, that a table of mar- riages established by the cannons of the church of England, be hung up in every orthodox church, and duly observed, and you are to endeavor to get a law passed in the assembly of our said province, (if not already done) for the strict observation of the said table. "77. You are to take care, that drunkenness and debauchery, swearing and blasphemy, be discountenanced and punished: And fljr the further discountenance of vice, and encouragement of virtue and good living,' (that by such example the infidels may be invited and desire to partake of the christian religion) you are not to admit any person to publick trusts and employ- ments in our said province under your government, whose ill &me and conversation may occasion scandal. ;!; * ;ic * * * * " 89. You shall endeavor to get a law passed for the restrain- ing of any inhuman severity, which by ill masters or overseers, may be used towards their christian servants, and their slaves, and that pi'ovision be made therein, that the wilful killing of Indians and Negroes may be punished with death, and that a fit penalty be imposed for the maiming of them. " 90. You are also with the assistance of the council and assembly, to find out the best means to facilitate and encourage the conversion of Negroes and Indians, to the christian religion. ^ ;}! :Jc :ii 5}c :fc j{! " 99. Forasmuch as great inconveniencies may arise by the liberty of printing in our said province, you are to provide by all necessary orders, that no person keep any press for printing, nor that any book, pamphlet or other matters whatsoever be printed without your especial leave and license first obtained." * * * —Smith's History, pp. 230-259. GREAT NEED OF A BISHOP. Mr. John Talbot to Mr. Richard Gillingham. "New York, 24 November, 1702. "My Dear Friend: " I take all opportunities to let you know that I live, and shall be glad to hear as much of you. Friend Keith and I have been above 500 miles together visiting the churches in these parts of America, viz.. New England, New Hampshire, N. Bristol, N. London, N. York, and the Jerseys as far as Phila- delphia. We preached in all churches where we came, and in several Dissenters' meetings such as owned the Church of IN BURLINGTON, 27 England to be their mother church, and were willing to com- municate with her and to submit to her Bishops if they had opportunity ; I have baptized severall persons, whom Mr. Keith has brought over from Quakerism, and indeed in all places where we come, we find a great ripeness and inclination amongst all sorts of people to embrace the Gospel. Even the Indians themselves have promised obedience to the Faith, as appears by a conference that my Lord Cornbury the Governor here has had with them at Albany : five of their sachems or kings told him they were glad to hear that the sun shined in England again since King William's Death ; they did admire at first what was come to us, that we should have a squaw sachem, viz.: a woman-king, but they hoped she would be a good mother and send them some to teach them religion, and establish Traffick among them that they might be able to purchase a coat, and not go to church in Bear Skins, and so they send our Queen a present, ten Bear Skins to make her fine, and one for a muff to keep her warm ; after many Presents and Compliments they signed the treaty and made the Covenant so sure that they said Thunder and Lightning should not break it on their part, if we did not do as the Lord Bellamont did, throw it into the sea. The papists have been zealous and diligent to send priests and Jesuits to convert these Indians to their superstitions ; 'tis wonderfully acted, ventured and suffered upon that design; they have indeed become all things, and even turned Indians as it were to gain them, which I hope will provoke some of us to do our part for our holy faith and mother the Church of Eng- land. One of their Priests lived half a year in their wigwams (i. e. houses) without a shirt, and when he petitioned my Lord Bellamont for a couple, he was not only denyed but banished; whereas one of ours, in Discourse- with my Lord of London, said, ' who did his Lordship think would come hither that had a dozen shirts.' If I had their language or wherewith to main- tain an Interpreter, it should be the first thing I should do, to go amongst the thickest of 'em. Mr. Keith says if he were younger he would learn their language and then I'm sure he might convert them sooner than the Heathen called Quakers- Indeed he is the fittest man that ever came over for this province. 28 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH lie is a well study'd divine, a good philosopher and Preacher, but above all an excellent Disputant, especially against the Quakers, who use to challenge all mankind formerly. Now all the Friends (or enemies rather) are not able to answer one George Keith ; he knows the Depths of Satan within them and all the Doublings and "Windings of the Snahe in the Grass. In short he has become the best champion against all Dissenters, that the Church ever had, and he's sett up such a Light in their Dark places, that by God's blessing will not be putt out. The Clergy here have had a sort of Convocation at the Instance and Charge of his Excellency Col. Nicholson Governor of Virginia; we were but seven in all- ; and a week together, we sat consider- ing of ways and means to propagate the Gospel, and to that End we have drawn up a scheme of the present state of the Church in these provinces which you shall see when I have time to transcribe it, and I shall desire you to send it afterwards to my good brother Kemble. We have great need of a Bishop here to visit all the churches to ordain some, to confirm others, and bless all. We pray for my good Lord of London, we can- not have better than he whilst he lives, therefore in the mean time we shall be very well content with a suffragan. Mr. Keith's mission will be out about a year hence ; by that time I hope to get some tokens for my good friends and Benefactors. But as for myself I am so well satisfied with a prospect of doing good that I have no inclination to return for England ; however be so kind as to let me know how you doe, which will be a comfort to me in the wilderness. You know all my friends, pray let them, especially my mother and my sister Hannah, know that I am well, God be praised, and shall be glad to hear so much of them. I cannot write many letters, much less one two or three times over as when I had nothing else to do. I pray God bless you and all my Friends, I desire the Benefit of their prayers, though I cannot have that of their good Com- pany. I know you'll take all in good part that comes from " Your old Friend, " John Talbot. " P. S. — I have many places offered me but I know not where I shall settle, in mean time you may direct your letters IN BURLINGTON. 29 for me to be left with Mr. Bridge of Boston N. E. Mr. Yesey at N. York, Mr. Evans at Piiiladelphia and Mr. Wallace in Yirginia." EGBERT WHEELER AXD FAMILY. "February 21, Sunday, 1702. I preached at Burlington in West Jersey, on Bom. 10. 7, 8, 9.— [Or, Who shall descend into the deep? [that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) But what saith itf The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.^ — and Feb. 22. I baptized the Wife of Mr. iiob. Wheeler and his three Children,! and five others : in all 9 Persons. He and his Y^ife had been Quakers, but are come over to the Church. He did most kindly and hospitally enter- tain us at his house, gratis, the several times that we travelled to and fro in those Parts : And the like kind and free Enter- tainment he gives to all Ministers of the Church that travel that way." — Keith's Journal. TWO HU>^r)RED POU^'DS TOWARDS A CHURCH. 3Ir. Keith to the Bishop of London. Extracts. " Philadelphia, 26th February, 1702-3. 'M ^ ^ '^ ^ ^ ^ " The Congregation here has been considerably enlarged in number by those called Keithian Quakers, coming into the Church, whose good examples many others have followed both in town and country, and since my arrival in this Country there has been some increase in Divers places both of those formerly called Keithians and others who are well affected to the Church. In E. Jersey the Keithians are generally zealous for the Church and divers others whom they have an influence upon. Mr. Talbot, my Companion, and I have laboured among them, in preaching from place to place, and had much con- fin the first Parish Eegister — mentioned in the Preface — in the hand- writing of Mr. Talbot, is this.- "Eebekah Wlieeler & her Children, John Itebekah, Robert & Mary Baptized by Mr. G. Keith on Sunday ffeb : 22, 170 j." 30 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH ference with thetn in private from House to House, for the space of two months, and we baptized two and twenty persons, young and old of those called Keithians. In W. Jersey also those formerly called Keithians are well aifected and came from divers parts to visit me, and heard me, and showed me Love and Affection. I have been here not much above a month, and have preached nine times in the Church here, having had large auditories, sometimes about a thousand persons in the Church, but not all of the Church, many of them Presbyterians, some Anabaptists, and some Quakers, but the Quakers of late have made an Act that none of their way shall come, which has at present put a stop to their coming. I have also had much private discourse with some who yet remain Keithians, and use to meet together ; of divers of them, I have good hope, they have frequently come to Church to hear me, and last Sunday I went and preached in their meeting, with which some of them were well pleased though others not. * * "The people well affected to the Church have gathered two hundred pounds -towards building a Church at Burlington, in W. Jersey, they are to begin to build as they have told me this Spring ; also at Amboy, in E. Jersey, they intend to do the like. Colonel Morris is a very good friend to the Church and a promoter of it, and was very kind and assistant to us, and is very regular in his family, and his Lady is a very pious and good Woman, his family is a little Church ; he useth the Com- mon Prayer in his family daily, and on Sundays his neighbours come to his house, as to a Church, and at times Mr. Junesse preacheth in his house. I suppose your Lordship remembereth Mr. Junesse, a good man, but a nonjuror. " My Lord, if but 3 or 4 pious and able ministers were sent over to supply the present necessity in these provinces of E. and W. Jersey and Pensylvania, it would be of exceeding great service to promote and increase the Church. At Chester, in Pensylvania, 16 miles Southward from Philadelphia, by the Eiver Delaware, some well affected persons have built a brave Church. Mr. Yates, who lives at Chester, has been the main promoter of it; they are to write to your Lordship earnestly to request your Lordship to send them an able and pious Minister. IN BURLINGTON. 31 The Quakers are very many and rich, in and about that place,, but some of good note of them called Keithians are well affected to the Church in that County who would certainly join with the Church, if tbey had a Minister. I have lately preached at Chester and had an auditory of above 200 persons, and also at the Houses of 2 Keithians, my former friends and acquaint- ances, who received me with much affection. I am forced to use this term of distinction to distinguish them called Keithians from the other sort of Quakers who generally are most refractory and pertinacious in their Errors, but yet there is hope of many of the Youth among them. " There is here at Philadelphia a brave vestry of men, both pious and very discreet and in good unity and harmony one with another, and kind to their Ministers, and they have been very civil and Respectful! to us. We have lodged all the tiraa of our stay here at Philadelphia, with an ancient Gentlewoman, a widow called Mistress "VVelcK, formerly a Keithian but now a zealous Churchwoman and so is her daughter. " My Lord, having thus far given you an account in general of things hereaway, I shall not enlarge upon this subject; what further shall occur in my Travels, I think to acquaint your Lordship from, time to time. His Excellency Governor Nich- olson is a very great patron and benefactor to all the New^ Erected Churches in these Northern parts of America. " I remain your Lordship's most humble "And most obliged servant, " Geoegb Keith." land foe erecting a church. " WHEREASseverall well disposed Persons with others (Inhab>- itants in & about Burlington) together with Nathaniell West- land Robert Wheeler & Hugh Huddy have agreed together to purchase a Lott or parcell of Land as well for the Enlargeing of that or thoseparcellsofLandffencedin for Christian bury- ing ground as also for the Erecting a Church & other buildings as occasion may serve for Charitable uses and for the same- intent & purpose have respectively disbursed or agreed to dis- burse into the hands, of the said Nathaniell Westland Robert 32 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Wheeler & Hugh Huddy (as ffeoffees in Trust) certaine Sumes of money," therefore, on the 6th of March, " In the Yeare of our Lord according to English acco!," 1702, "the said Nathaniell Westland Robert Wheeler & Hugh Huddy, as well for them- selves as also in trust," for the Sume of Twenty pounds of Cur- rant Silver money within the Province," bought of " William Hollinshead & John Hollinshead, Yeomen," all that "Lott" •of Land in Burlington " bounded Easterly by a street commonly called Wood street & adjoyning to & Rangeing with the Easterly end of that Land purchased lately & ffenced in for Christian burying ground & runs thence in a direct Line bounded by said Wood street unto the street called Broad street & soe runs Westerly bounded by the said Broad street until 1 it Range in a direct Line with the Westerly end of the said Burying ground & is the same in Length with the said Burying ground," "to have & to hold the said Lott" "for the Publick uses afore- said." Extracts from Original Deed. COENEE-STONE OF THE CHUECH LAID. Mr. Talbot to Mr. Gillingham. "New Castle, 10th April, 1703. ^ j{i It: :K :K * 5i< "I have gone with Mr. Keith and without him, about East and West Jersey Preaching and baptising several scores of men, women and children, encouraging them to build Churches by promising them in time ministers from England, and that the Honorable Society would take care to send none but sobei', good men well qualified in all respects for the work of the ministry. I look upon it that the sending Mr. Keith in quality of a mis- sionary, to travel for the good of the Churches, has been the best service that has been done yet for the Church of England in these parts of the world ; for he is a general scholar, an able disputant and a perfectly honest man. He is in a word Ilereti- corum malleus, and so he had need ; having to deal with some of the worst that ever troubled the Church or the World. Here is little or no Government, and people in many places take the liberty to say there be three Gods, or no God, and nothing is done to them. Certainly 'tis better to live wheie nothing is IN BURLINGTON. 33 lawful than where all things are. Since I came to be more acquainted with the Quakers I have much worse opinion of them than ever I had. It appears by William Penn's book, that he is a greater Antichrist than Julian the apostate. He has said that Christ is a finite, impotent creature ; and Faith in the History of Christ's outward manifestation is a deadly poyson these latter ages have been infected withal, to the destruction of holy Living. Who was defender of the Faith when the lewd Heretick was made Governor and Proprietor of a province? Certainly God gave this Land into the hands of the English, that they might Publish the Gospell and give knowledge of Salvation to these people ; and I am sure the King gave this to William Penn, with Injunction expressly in his patent, that he should endeavor to convert the Indians to the Faith ; but instead of that he labours to make Christians Heathens ; and proclaims Liberty and Priviledge to all that believe in one God, and yet when they come here they say there are three or none, and yet be borne out by the' Quakers against the Christians. They pretend they ought not to fight, yet I have seen several commissions, under several of their Governor's haiids to kill, &c. God bless Queen Anne, and defend her that she may defend the Faith ; and her Faithful Councellours if they have any piety or policy I'm sure Avill take some course with these Heathens and Hereticks, for if they be let alone to take the sword (which they certainly will when they think they are strong enough) we shall perish with it, for not opposing them in due time. Notwithstanding the Toleration they are subject to all the penal laws, as you'll find if you read the Act, and were I in England, and had as much knowledge in Law as you, I would bring Statutes and Judgments against them. I have done so att New York where there is a good Governor, my Lord Cornbury. " Last Lord's day I was at Burlington, the chief Town in West Jersey, where I have preached many times in a house hard by the Quakers' meeting ; we shall have one too, I hope, >vhen we return here again from Virginia, where we think to stay but two or three months ; after sermon I went out with the rest of the people, and laid the corner stone of Saint Mary's c 34 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Church. God grant it may rise to be the house of God, and the Gate of Heaven to them. "It seems the Honorable Gentlemen of the Corporation have considered my Travels for the Service of the Church, and have given me a handsome allowance to bear my charges with Mr- Keith. Pray give them my hearty service and thanks to- let them know that, by the grace of God, I shall make it my busi- ness to fulfil my mission. Pray remember my duty and Love to my Good Mother; I hope she is alive and well, let her not want £10 per annum, as long as I have £60 coming to me, which will be due the 12th of June next ensuing. It grieves me much to see so many People here without the benefit of serving God in the wilderness. I believe I have been solicited to tarry at twenty Places where they want much, and are able to maintain a minister, so that he should want nothing; they send to New England and call any sorry young man, purely for want of some good honest clergyman of the Church of England. Many go to the heathen meetings of the People called Quakers^ because there are no houses of God in their provinces, till at last they come to be bewitched and forced out of their Faith and senses too. The country is a good land in all parts of it, bating the sudden change of Heat and Cold, which, if people be not careful, they are many times the worse for. The air is generally clear and pure. Nobody complains here of the spleen, unless he has also an evil conscience attending. I saw Mr. Burley, Mr. Scott's friend, at Philadelphia. I was at his house, he lives very well and entertained me very civilly, and was glad to hear of his old Friends. I am but poor at present, being robbed by a negro ®f all my money out of my Portmanteau ; the young slut did not leave me one Token for myself, only I got the bag again. But blessed be God I never wanted meat nor drink, nor deaths neither as yet ; but if you don't send me some cloaths next shipping, instead of going as they do in White Hall, I shall go as the Indians do. I shall be content, let it be as it will. I might have had money enough here if I would have taken what People have oiFered me, but lest the Quakers should say truly, as they do falselj', that wo IN BURLINGTON. 35 come for money and preach for hire, I preach the Gospel as freely as the Apostles did to the first Churches. " Virginia, 8th June. " When I wrote this, I missed the opportunity to send it so I brought it hither with rae so you must take it rough as it runs. We have been now at our journey's end in N. Carolina as far as we could goe, now we tack about and stand another way to Philadelphia again, thus George Keith's home and mine is every where. Governor Nicholson has been very kind and generous to me. I pray God prosper him long in his Govern- ment ; he has some enemies as well as other men, but none of them can deny but he is a just magistrate in his place. I have sent the scheme of our Church affairs by one Mr. Beverly, an honest Gentleman of this Country, who is bound for Eng- land very speedily : you'll hear of him at Mr. Parry's, the Virginia Merchant. George Keith comes home next year; then if I can get anything worthy sending, I shall have a care- full hand to deliver it. There is one Mr. Keyes, my Lord of London's taylor ; you may deal with him to send me a chest of cloathes, new or old, once a year. Direct them or anything else for me to be left with George Walker at Kecoughtan in Vir- ginia. I am " Semper Idem, "J. T." THE CHUECH CALLED ST. MARY's. Mr. Talbot to Mr. Gillingham. "Virginia, 3d May, 1703. " Dear Friend : "Now at l^t (God be praised) we are arrived at the Haven where we would be. Mr. Keith is got to his Daughter's house, and I am got amongst my old Friends and acquaintance in these parts, who are very glad to see me ; especially those of the ministry, who came over along with me. Here has been great alterations in these ten years. Since I was here many of my old Friends are dead, but I have found some new in their stead; amongst which is the bearer, Mr. Robert Beverly, who has one 36 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH of the best houses and plantations in this country, where I reckon myself as it were, at home, he has been so courteous and civil. But there is some dispute in Law concerning the Title, and he is come over to see about it ; wherein I hope you will and can be serviceable to him, and I shall take it as done to myself. I have sent you several Letters, but have none yet from nobody. I hear the Honorable Gentlemen of the Society at Bow have ordered £60 per annum for travelling charges ; £30 I have received upon Bill. I desire you to receive the other £30 to buy Books for a friend of mine here, who will repay me. I desire you to lay out £10 more in cloathes and shirts which I desire neighbour Leviton to buy for me, and send them in some ship to Kew York directed to me, to be left at Mr. Ve^ey's, minister there. I shall be glad to hear how all our Friends do, especially my good mother. Pray let me know where she is, and how she does, let her have decern minas upon my account as long as she lives. I have sent the present state of the Church, apud Americanos as far as we have gone; the first year from Dover, eighty miles eastward from Boston in New England, to Philadelphia in Pensylvania ; since that scheme was finished, I have gone up and down in E. and "\V. Jersey preaching and baptizing and preparing the way for several Churches there. At Amboy they are going to build one, at Hopewell another, and at Shrewsbury, Coll. Morris is going to build one at his own cost and charge, and he will endow it as he says, which I don't doubt, for he is an honest Gentleman, and a member of the Honorable Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign parts. I was at Burlington last Lady day, and after prayers we went to the Ground where they Avere going to build a Church, and I laid the first stone, which I hope will be none other than the House of God and Gate of Heaven to the People. Coll. Nicholson, Governor here, was the chief founder of this as well as many more; and indeed he has been the benefactor to all the Churches on this laud of North America. God bless this Church and let them prosper that love it. "We called this Church St. Mary's, it being upon her day. January last I was at the opening of a church at Chester ; I preached the first sermon that ever was there, on Sunday the day before IN BURLINGTON. 37 the Conversion of St. Paul, and after much debate what to call it, I named it St. Paul's. This is one of the best Churches in these American Parts, and a very pleasant place ; but they have no minister as yet, but Mr. Evans of Philadelphia officiated there once in three weeks. The Governor of Virginia is build- ing several more churches: Two at North Carolina, where we are going next week, and one at New Castle, where in all appearance we shall have a considerable Congregation of Chris- tian People. The place is very well planted for trade both by sea and Land. It being allmost in the midway between Phila- delphia and Maryland upon Delaware River ; where, God wil- ling, I intend to spend some labour and pains ; though I can't find in my heart to settle in any place for my. own, but to travel, as I told you, for the good of the Church in general. I should be glad to hear how you did about the Centurion, and how mat- ters of account stand between us. Tis good to reckon some time if we never intend to pay, though I hope to be out of debt to the world. Yet I shall always count, myself obliged to my friend. I have been with George Keith a year next June 12th, then my £60 becomes due. This has been a sickly year ajmcl Americanos, but God be praised I have had good health all this time. And I believe I have done the Church more service since I came hither than I would in seven years in England. Perhaps when I have been here six or seven years, I may make a Trip home to see some Friends (for they won't come to me) but then it will he Animo Revertendi, for I have given myself up to the service of God and his Church apud Americanos; and I had rather dye in the service than desert it. Pray give my service and thanks to the Honorable Society for their Generous Allowance to bear my charges. I shall take care to fulfill my mission, and goe as far with it as any body that they shall send forth. We came hither in a sloop from Pensylvania, when we were out of Delaware River, a North west wind took us and carried us out to sea and lost us ten or twelve hours so as I was never lost in my life ; 'tis true sometimes, as the sailor sayes, the last storm was the worst. The sea never got any thing before by my sickness, but then I was so sick that I had much adoe to keep my bowels within my body ; we arrived safe at 38 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH last, God be praised ; but I shall be hardly catched on board so small a vessel again in a good while. We are going now by land to Pamplico in North Carolina, a place where there never was any minister but only one Dan. Brett, a scandalous Fellow, that has done more harm than good every where. He was the worst I think that ever came over. " ^Ye want a great many good ministers here in America, especially in those parts mentioned in the scheme ; but we had better have none at all than such scandalous beasts as some make themselves ; not only the worst of ministers but of men. If you know none so good as to come, I hope you will find them that are willing to send. Some good books would do very well in the mean while. I am sure there is no want of them in England, they have enough and to spare. Indeed we have had many of Dr. Bray's books and I could wish we had more. But his way and method is not the best for this people that we have to do withal, Quakers and Quakers' friends ; to most of them, nothing but controversy will serve their turn, 'tis a hard matter to persuade to the Baptismal Covenant, on which the Doctor has writ three or four Books to the folio, that they may be ever learning and yet never be able to come to the knowledge of the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, nor the Ten Commandments. " Those that we have to deal with are a sharp and inquisitive people : they are not satisfied with one Doctor's opinion but must have something that is authentick if we hope to prevail with them. " We should have some Common Prayer Books new or old, of all sorts and sizes with the thirty-nine articles, and some books of Homily's, to set up the worship and service of God till we have ministers ; some of Dr. Comber's Books would be of right good use here to give those that ask a Reason of all things contained in our English Liturgies ; which has still stood the Best Test of all adversaries that were not blind and deaf. Above all, Mr. Lesly, the Author of the 'Snake in the Grass,' has given Quakerism a deadly wound, I hope never to be healed: and his five Discourses £),bout Baptism and Episcopacy have brought many to the Church. We want a 1000 of them to dis- pose of in the way that we goe. I use to take a wallet full of IN BURLINGTON. 39 Books and carry them 100 miles about, and disperse them abroad, and give them to all that desired them; which, in due time will be of good service to the Church ; 'tis a comfort to the people in the Wilderness to see that some body takes care of them. There is a time to sow and a time to reap, which last I don't desire in this world. I might have money enough of the people in many places, but I would never take any of those that we goe to proselyte, especially amongst the Quakers; I resolved to work with my hands rather than they should say I M-as a hireling, and eome for money, which they are very apt to do. The Governour of Virginia, my old Friend, has been very generous to us, and has taken care that nothing be wanting to us while we are in his Territories ; if there were such another Governour in America, it would be much cheaper travelling for the missionaries. But alas! I am afraid we shall lose him before we get such another. There are a parcel of men in the world, that are given to change, and don't know when they are well themselves, nor can't let others alone that do. But more of this another time, I have writ enough to tire you and myself too : you must take it as it is. I have something else to do now than write letters twice over; rough as it runs I hope you'll take it in good part. With my Love and Service to all Friends, I desire your Prayers, and rest "Your real Friend, " And servant, "J. T." THE FIEST SEEMON IN THE CHURCH. " August 22, Sunday, 1703. I preached at the New Church at Burlington, on 2 Sam. 23. 3, A— [The God of Israel said, the Bock of Israel spahe to me, Be that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of 'God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after ram.]— My Lord Cornbury was present and many Gentlemen who accom- panied him, both from New Yorh, and the two Jerseys, having had his -Commission to be Governour of West and East- Jersey, 40 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH. Read at the Town House there, some Days before. It was the first Sermon that was Preached in that Church. " August 29, Sunday. I preached again at the Church in Bur^ lington, on James 1. 22.— [But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.^ "Sept. 5, Sunday. I preached at Philadelphia, on Acts 2. 41^ 42. — [Then they that gladly received his word weve baptized: and' the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.] — being Sacrament Day. "Sept. 12, Sunday. I preached at the Church in Burlington, a Second Sermon, on James 1. 22. Mr. Talbot preached that Day at Chester in Pensilvania ." Keith's Journal.. THE CHURCH ALMOST FINISHED. 3Ir. Talbot to the Secretary. — Extract. "Philadelphia, 1st September, 1703. "Sir: "Mr. Keith and I have preached the Gospel to all sorts and conditions of men, we have baptized several scores of men? women and children, chiefly those of his old Friends (the rest are hardened just like the Jews who please not God and are contrary to all men), we have gathered several hundreds together for the Church of England, and what is more, to build houses for her service. There ai*e four or five going forward now in this province and the next. That at Burlington is- allmost finished. Mr. Keith preached the first sermon in it before my Lord Corubury, whom the Queen, has- made Gover- nour of Jersey to the satisfaction of all Christian people. Churches are going up amain where there were never any before. They are going to build three at N. Carolina to keep the people together, lest they should fall into Heathenism, Quaker- ism &c. &o., and three more in these lower counties about New Castle, besides that at Chester, Burlington, and Amboy. "And I must be so just to a member of your Society, his- .Excellency Francis Nicholson, Governour of Virginia, as to- IN BURLINGTON. 41 acknowledge him to be the Prime Benefactor and Founder, in chief of them all ; so generous has he been to the church; so just to the State, so far from taking of bribes, that he Avill no* receive a present from any, great or small. Therefore we have hopes that it will please God and the Queen to give him time to perfect the good works that he has begun ; that he may see the Church prosper and prevail against all her enemies, which I dare say is all that he desires ; being zealous for the honour of the Church of England which is the mother of us all. Upon her account it was that I was willing to travel with Mr. Keith, indeed I was loath he should go alone, now he was for us, who I'm sure would have had followers enough had he come against us. Besides, I had another end in it, that by his free Conversa- tion and Learned Disputes both with his Friends and Enemies, I have Learnt better in a year to deal with the Quakers, than I could by several years' study in the schools. We want more of his narratives which would be of good use here where we oftea meet with the Quakers and their Books. More of his answers to Eobert Barklay would come well to the clergy of Maryland and Virginia, &c. Barklay's book has done most mischief, therefore Mr. Keith's answer is more requisite and necessary. Mr. Keith has done great service to the Church where ever he has been, by Preaching and disputing, publicly and from house to house ; he has confuted many (especially the Anabaptists) ; by Labor and Travel night and day, by writing and printing of books mostly at his own charge and costs and giving them out freely, which has been very expensive to him. By these means People are much awakened, and their Eyes opened to see the good old way, and they are very well pleased to find the Church at kst take such care of her children. For it is a sad thing to consider the years that are past, how some that were born of the English, never heard of the name of Christ, how many others were baptized in his name and follow away to Heathenism, Quakerism, and Atheism for want of confirmation. " It seems the strangest thing in the world and 'tis thought History can not parallel it, that any place has received the Word of Qod so many years, so many hundred Churches built, so many thousand proselytes made, and still remain altogether m_ 42 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH the Avilderness as sheep without a shepherd. The poor church of America is worse off in this respect than any of her advei-saries. ^' The Presbyterians here come a great way to lay hands one on another ; but after all I think they had as good stay at home, for the good they do. The Independents are called by their Sovereign Lord the People. The Anabaptists and Quakers pretend to the spirit. But the poor Church has no body upon the spot to comfort or confirm her children. No body to ordain severall that are willing to serve, were they authorized for the work of the ministry. Therefore they fall back again into the Herd of the Dissenters, rather than they will be at the Hazard and Charge to go as far as England for orders ; so that we have seen severall Counties, Islands and Provinces, which have hardly an Orthodox minister amongst them, which might have been supplied had we been so happy as to see a Bishop or Suffragan apud Americanos. "We count ourselves happy, and indeed so we are, under the protection and Fatherly Care of the Right Rev. Father in God, Henry Lord Bishop of London, and we are all satisfied that we can't have a greater Friend and Patron than himself. But alas ! there is such a great Gulph fixt between us, that we can't pass to him nor he to us ; but may he not send a Suffragan ? I believe I am sure there are a great many learned and Good men in England, and I believe also did our Gracious Qneen Anne but know the necessities of her many good subjects in these parts of the world, she would allow £1000 per annum, rather than so many souls should suffer ; and then it would be a hard ease if there should not be foundone amongst so many pastors and Doctors [de tot millibus, unus qui transiens, adjuvet nos); meanwhile I don't doubt but some learned and good man would go further, and do the Church more service with £100 per annum than with a coach and six, 100 years hence. "The Reverend author of the 'Snake in the Grass ' has done great service here by his Excellent Book ; no body that I know since the Apostles' dayes has managed controversie better against all Jews, Heathens and Heretics; many here have desired to see the author, however I hope we shall not want his works, IN BURLINGTOX. 43 especially against the Quakers, and the five discourses which have convinced many, and are much desiderated. " Those boxes of books that were sent over last year, Mr. Keith has disposed of in their several Places as directed. I have carried of the small sort, in a wallet, some hundred miles,t and distributed them to the people as I saw need. They have been long upon the search for truth in these parts, they see through the vanity and pretences of all Dissenters, and generally tend directly to the Church. Now is the time of harvest, we want a hundred hands for the work, meanwhile two or three, that are well chosen, will do more good there than all the rest ; for we find by sad experience that people are better where they have none, than where they have an ill minister. Next unto God, our eyes are upon the Corporation for help in this heavy case. I dare say nothing has obtained more reputation to the Church and nation of England abroad than the honorable society for Eeformation of manners and the Reverend and honorable corporation for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts. " The Quakers compass sea and land to make proselytes ; they send out yearly a parcel of vagabond Fellows that ought to be taken up and put in Bedlam rather than suffer to go about raving and railing against the Laws and Orders of Christ and his Church ; and for why ? Their preaching is of cursing and Lyes, poysoning the souls of the people with damnable errors and heresies, and not content with this in their own Territories of Pensylvania, but they travel with mischief over all parts as far as they can goe, over A^irginia and Maryland, and again through Jersey and New York as far as New England ; but there they stop, for they have prevented them by good Laws and due Execution ; Fas est ab hoste doeeri. Sir "Your most humble and obedient servant, "JoHS Talbot." t At the head of the fourth page of the Parish Eegister, Mr. Talbot has inscribed, in bold and beautiful letters, "Laus Deo apud Americanos." Immediately following this, are recorded, baptisms administered by him, in "Long Island, Oyster Bay;" "Freehold;" "Amboy;" and "Baway, East Jersey." 44 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH THE PIEST CHUECHAVARDENS APPEAL FOK AID. The Church Wardens &o of Burlington to the Lord Bishop of London. " BuRLiNGTOi?' in "West Jersey 4 Sepf 1703 " Most Reverend Father, " We few members of the church of England in this Collony of West new Jersey in America by the advice of our worthy Patron Coll. Nicholson Governor of Virginia did in November last penn our humble addresse to our majesty our Gracious Queen and also a petition to your Lordship wherein we demonstrated our Designe to erect a church for the worship of God according to Law as established in England. " But the Quakers being numerous amongst us, & we a very few concerned are not able without the assistance of well dis- posed christians to accomplish this our religious undertaking, yet tho' it was not quite covered and flored nor plastered, nor glazed the 2.2'" of Aug. last M' Keith & W Talbot preached before my Lord Cornbury therein, who was here then to pro- claime her majesty's commission for Governour of the Jerseys. " With our petition to your Lordship we presumed to inclose a little memorial : That when our Infant church by divine providence mett with benefactors in England some things might be sent us as Common Prayer Books Catechisms necessaries for the Communion Table & Pulpitt, Glass, nayles, Linseed Oyle; & a Bell these are things not to be had here for money, so we are in hopes God Almighty will move the hearts of well dis- posed christians to help us. "By a Letter from your Lordship to Coll Morris of East Jersey we are informed your Lordship designed sending us a minister for w* we have cause to adore the goodness of God who is pleased to move your Lordships heart to take pity upon our poor souls, we most humbly begg your Lordships prayers for us, that the Almighty's Blessing may be upon us that Schisms & Heresies may vanish, that many souls amongst us may be brought into the true orthodox faith : then shall our congrega- tion encrease we & our Posterity for so great a blessing will have ever cause to praise and magnify God Almightie's goodness IN BUELINGTON. 45 for his Instruments in Promoting so religious and glorious a work. " We having but even now notice of M' Thomas the Minister att Philadelphia his departing from thence in a day or two, we could not get more hands, many of our bretheren being att some considerable distancCj on our own and their behalfs presumed to subscribe our selves " Eight reverend Father in God, your Lordships " ever obliged humble & obedient Servants, /Nath'' "Westland " Church wardens \ Egbert Wheeler John Jewell." every place wants MR. TALBOT. Mr. Keith to the Secretary. " Philadelphia, 4"' September 1703. * * " Notwithstanding the aversene.ss of those called Foxonian Quakers, everywhere generally (some few excepted) those formerly called Keithian Quakers both in E. & W. Jersey and Pensylvania and at New York did kindly receive us and most are come over to the Church with good zeal, so that in E. & W. Jersey and some other places above a hundred have been baptized by M"" Talbot and me and M' Evans very lately ; most of them Keitbians formerly so called, and their children : and they greatly desire that good and able ministers may be sent among them, particularly at Burlington in W. Jersey, at Shrews- bury in E. Jersey, where Coll. Morris lives, and who has been very Instrumental to them, & very kind to us and hospitable ; also at Chester in Pensylvania they greatly desire a minister, and at New Castle by the Eiver Delaware. In Burlington, the people assisted by the county and some others, especially by the beneficence of Governour Nicholson, have built a church of Brick where I preached two weeks ago before Lord Cornbury, who was come thither to publish his Commission to be Gover- nour of these two provinces of E. & W. Jersey now put into one. The Church was very full of People, and the next Sunday after that, I preached there again and had a considerable audi- tory, * * I had your kind letter wherein you give me notice 46 HISTORY OF THE OHUECH — that the Hororable Corporation hath allowed Mr. John Talbot to be my associate in my travels, and that they give £60 per annum to bear his charge, for which I humbly thank them : he hath been very comfortable to me and serviceable throughout, and is universally so well beloved that in every place where they want a Minister they have desired to have him, and especially at Burlington and in E. Jersey. He designs to stay in these American parts, and in my opinion I think the Corporation will hardly find any one fitter to send to be their missionary, (and to give him the best post either on Long Island or E. or AV. Jersey,) than he is, being so well known & beloved both for his preaching and good Conversation, and civil and obliging be- haviour. But I leave it wholly to the discretion of the Honor- able Corporation where to fix him after his time is expired with me, which will be about eight months hence, when my two years which I design to travel in these American parts will be out ; and, God willing, I design to come to England in the Fleet that is to sail from Virginia to London next Spring or Summer, if God please to spare my life and give me health and Preservation. * * * " As you advised me I keep a Journal of all observable occurrences which I hope to produce at my return. " I remain, " Your obliged and aifectionate friend, " George Keith." the keithian quaker^ avell affected. Mr. Keith to Dr. Bray. "Philadelphia, 24th Feb. 1703-4. "Dr. Bray— . "Reverend and Worthy Sir: "My very humble and kind respects remembered to you, and all our friends with you ; having this occasion I was glad to accept of it (as of all occasions that occur) to write unto you. I writ unto you from New York, in Novem- ber last, together with our scheme of the State of the Church in these Northern parts of America, and therewith I sent a long m BURLINGTON, 47 letter to the Honourable Corporation for Propagating the Gospell in Foreign Parts, and a letter to my Lord of London, all which I enclosed in my letter to you, which I hope you have received. I have had no letter from you as yet, nor from any of your honourable Corporation, but one from my worthy friend, Mr. Chamberlayne,t wherein he signified to me that your Cor- poration had not met, betwixt liis- receiving my Letters and the time of his writiug to me, so that he could not say any thing, what the Corporation would do, concerning allowing Mr. Tal- bot his charge in travelling with m«j but he thought that they would be well satisfied that he was my companion, and would allow him what they thought was convenient. I have heard Mr. Talbot say that if they allow him £50 English money per annum, it will do, and indeed that is little enough, and would not near do, but that we are often upon free quarters, more especially among our friends. Mr. Talbot, I hear, has a good character given of him, to my Lord of Canterbury, and indeed he deserves it, he has been mightly serviceable and comfortable to me in all respects, as a Son to his. Father, and is well beloved by all where we have travelled,, who are well affected to the Church : and has been much desired by the People in severa- Places, to be their Minister (after he has finished his travels with me, which are like to be done, somewhat above a year hereafter) particularly at Chester, about 16 miles Southward from Philadelphia, by the river Delaware, where he has once preached, and hath brought over the same time there also, in the said Town of Chester, Mr. Yeates who lives there, and who- has been the principal person, to cause build a Church, very decent and convenient of Brick, that will hold a. thousand people, it is well glazed, but not as yet wainscotted nor plais- tered, but it is fit for use, and we have preached in it twice : the- the 14th of this instant I preached in it, and there were above two hundred hearers, all generally well affected to the Church ;, but they greatly desire a Minister, andi if the Corporation please to give an yearly supply of £50>per annum, the people there,, and thereabouts, would contribute toi make up the rest. This,. f He was Secretary of the Society.. 48 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Mr. Yeates desired me to write to you to lay before my Lord of London and the Honourable Corporation. " Betwixt New York and Pensylvania we continued about a month, viz. from 14th of December to 11th of January travel- ling among the Friends, call'd formerly the Keithian Quakers especially for East Jersey, having been about a whole month travelling among them before that, which was in the month October; and by God's blessing our labour has had good suc- cess among them, so that generally very few excepted, all the Keithians in East Jersey are well affected to the Church, and we baptized twenty two persons in East Jersey, all either Keith- ians or Keithian children. I am forced to use this name of distinction to distinguish them from the other Quakers who are generally very stiff and averse from the Church, and all princi- ples of true Christianity everywhere, and who decline all dis- course or converse with us. Colonel Morris did very kindly entertain us at his house in East Jersey, and both he and his Lady went with us from meeting to meeting in divers places. At Amboy in East Jersey they have contributed about £200 towards building a Chur'ch and greatly desire a Minister. The Contributors are some Keithians and some other persons well affected to the Church. At Burlington also several persons (among whom some are Keithians) well affected to the Church have contributed about two hundred pounds towards building of a Church and they are to begin the Building this Spring. In all these new erectings of Churches in these Northern parts, Governor Nicholson has largely contributed, and is a mighty promoter and encourager of them by his Letters and Advice as well as his purse ; as not only at Boston and Rhode Island, but at Burlington, in West Jersey, Chester, in Pensylvania, and here at Philadelphia. In all places where I have yet travelled, at Boston, Rhode Island, N. York and Philadelphia, the Ministers live very regularly and are in good esteem, and the Churches in good order, and the people generally devout, and well affected to the Word and the publick worship of God ; at Concord, in Pensilvania, and thereabouts, especially at Thomas Powell's, formerly a Keithian, several people formerly Keithians, are well affected to the Church and entertained us kindly. Mr. Evans, IN BURLINGTON. 49 Minister of Philadelphia, was with me and I preached at two severall places among them and they were well affected ; also I had a piiblick dispute with one Killingsworth, an Anabaptist preacher at the house of Thomas Powell. This Killingsworth was sent for by some Anabaptists forty miles oif to dispute with me. The dispute continued four hours, it has had good effect and it's hoped will have more ; they belong to the new Church at Chester above mentioned. I have pi-eached here at Phila- delphia nine several times, and had great auditories, in some of them a thousand people were thought to be present, many besides the Church People, Quakers, Presbyterians and Ana- baptists. But of late the Quakers have made an act in their meeting that none of them may come to Church, which has of late deterred them from coming. The ministers here are in very good esteem among the People and they have a brave vestry of good and wise men, and good concord, love and unanimity among them, so that the Church here is in a Flour- ishing Condition. And at Newcastle, 40 miles from Philadel- phia, there is at present no minister, they had a Presbyterian minister called Willson, but he has been gone about half a year. Could a Minister of the Church of England be sent among them, it's thought they would gladly receive him, and it would be of mighty service for advancing the Church in this province, it being, as it were, the Frontier. Also in other parts below New Castle, they want a Minister. " There is a mighty cry and desire, almost in all places where M'e have travelled, to have Ministers of the Church of England sent to them in these Northern parts of America; so that it may be said the Harvest is great but the labourers few, and some well affected to the Church have desired me to write to my Lord of London and to you that if a Minister be not sent with the first Conveniency, Presbyterian Ministers from N. England would swarm into those countries and prevent the increase of the Church. They have here a Presbyterian meeting and minister, one called Andrews; but they are not like to increase here. I have had severall meetings with the Keithian Quakers here at ray lodgings, and friendly conferences with them and their Preachers, and last Sunday I preached at a Keithian meet- D 50 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH iiig house, and Avas kindly invited to dinner after the meeting by a man and his wife of that meeting, and that evening I preached at the Church. Divers of them (God be praised for the success) are h'ke to be gained to the Church who have heard us frequently at the Church and are well aflfected. Their chief speaker, John Hart, has vented a most absurd notion in his Discourses and vindicates it in his preaching, (viz.) That true Believers ought not to fear Hell and Damnation, so much as conditionally, and they ought to serve God only from love to him, without all regard to punishment or Scripture threaten- ings, so much as conditionally. I have in two severall meet- ings at my Lodgings, in the hearing of his followers, detected his errors, and last Sunday I preached a long sermon against it, in the Keithian Meeting, upon that Text, 1 Pet. 1-17, where I opened many other Texts of Scripture, to prove that a Condi- tioned fear is necessary to the best of Men : such as Heb. 4:1; Rom. 14:10, &c. Most of his hearers and followers are dissatis- fied with the strange doctrine, and are like to forsake him. I have told them 'tis vile Antinomianism and the Root of Ranter- ism and Libertinism ; and some of his female hearers are offended at him for his telling them, they need not fear to commit the sin of whoredom, being chaste women. He openly denied before many judicious persons to me at my lodgings last Monday, 22d of this Instant, that publick punishment of death was inflicted upon a murtherer for a terror to others, if innocent, which I told him was contrary to Deut. 13 : 10, 11. " The six boxes you sent are all come safe; that to Boston, that to New York, that to the two Jerseys, and that to Pensyl- vania, are disposed of already according to your orders, and are very acceptable to the people. The great Bibles in folio I have given one of them to the Church in Philadelphia, at the Minis- ter's request, another to the new Church at Chester above men- tioned, another I think to give to the Church at Burlington, and another to that of Amboy, and the rest to other Churches when erected. There is a great need of Common Prayer Books in 8vo for the use of the people, many would gladly buy them and some might be given to the Poorer Sort. I wish 2 or 300 were sent over to these parts, direct them to Mr. Evans, the IN BUKLIXGTOX. 51 minister, if you send them ; also the new Psalms, being only used here in this Church, the people want them greatly ; if you would send over 100 of them at least, I believe the people would gladly buy them. They sing very well in the Church here, and the youth have learned to sing and delight much in it. I have disposed of many of your lectures in folio which are very acceptable to the people, and as you ordered, have desired them to read them to their families and neighbours on Sundays. "Dear Sir ! I long to have a letter from you to know of your welfare, and other good news you have to impart to me, and what hopes you can give us, of having good ministers sent over to these parts, which are so greatly wanted and desired ; and if they come not timfely, the whole country will be overrun with Presbyterians, Anabaptists, and Quakerism ; the Quaker Mis- sionaries do mightily swarm out of old England into these parts, and have proselited many ; many in Long Island are Quakers or Quakerly affected. " You see, Dear Sir, what a long letter I have writ to you, I question not your acceptance of it. It's but a summary of affairs here, but I keep a punctual Journal of all things worthy my notice in my Travells. " I have written the more at length to you, hoping. Dear Sir, and desiring that you would be pleased to impart either the whole or what part of it you think requisite to my Lord of London, and my Lord of Worcester, and to your Honourable Corporation. AVe intend about two weeks hence to set forward to Maryland and Virginia. I have had a very kind letter from his Excellency, Governor Nicholson, inviting us to Vir- ginia, but before we go hence, I purpose to have a Pablick meeting in this place to detect the Quakers errors out of their own Books, after the method I used at Turner's Hall, in Lon- don. All course of Justice against Criminals is at a stop here, so that the Criminal Court can do nothing against murtherers ; the Quakers throw the whole Burden of Jurymen upon the Churchmen, so that a great List of Churchmen have been sum- moned , such as have appeared (some formerly Keithians) men of good sense and repute have refused to swear, not that they think it unlawfull, but that there is no law in the Province, that 52 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH enjoins swearing in any case, and severall persons have lain long here in Prison, some on suspected murther, and can have no trial, and are said to be in great want of Bread. Colonel Quarry I suppose will give my Lord of London or yourself, some more full information. This is one instance of many of the great Deficiency of Quaker Government. I send you here- with a small specimen of my printed Labors here away. My sermon I preached at Boston soon after my arrival, was sent to you soon after it was printed, but it hath not come to your Hands. I send you this one ; the single sheet called a Refuta- tion, &c., I lately printed at New York. Mr. Increase Mather has printed against the six rules in my Sermon, and I have my answer in the press at New York, in vindication of them ; when it is done, I shall order some copies to be sent to you, all which I hope will be acceptable to you and the clergy. "I remain your aifectionate, " Humble servant, "George Keith." petition feoji churchmen op burlington, that mr. tal- bot may settle with them. " Burlington in W. N. Jersey 2 Ap' 1704 " Right Honorable, " Wee think it our duty by this opportunity of our worthy friend the Reverend M"' George Keith to acquaint your Lordships with our concerns here. And first we desire to adore the good- ness of God for moving the hearts of the Lords Spirituall nobles ct gentry to enter into a society for propagating the Gospell in Foreign parts, the benefit of which we have already experienced & hope further to enjoy. The Reverend M'' Keith on his first arrivall appointed a time & place to read out of the Quakers authors their grosse errors but they refused to hear him & con- tinue to revile & reproach him for exposing them, but we of the church of England members have a great value for him for his good instructions & great Pains amongst us to confirm us in the true orthodox doctrine, & hath also brought over sundry of his former friends Quakers who are now joined with us. These encouragements caused us sometime since to joyn in a subscrip- IN BURLINGTON. 53 tion to build a church here, which tho' not as yett near finished have heard many good sermons in it from the Reverend M' Keith & the Rev" J\l'' Jn° Talbot whom next to M"' Keith we have a very great esteem for, & do in all humility beseech your Lordships he may receive orders from you to settle with ust & indeed he is generally so respected by us that we should esteem it a great happiness to enjoy him, and we have great hopes God Almighty will make him very Instrumentall not only to confirm and build ns up in the true orthodox doctrine, but also to bring many over from the Quakers, he being so very well qualifyed as we presume thereto. Our circumstances att present are so that we cannot without the assistance of your Lordships maintain a minister, tho' we are in hopes as Quakerism decreases our church members will encrease so that in time we may be enabled to allow a Reverend Minister such a competency as to have a com- fortable subsistence amongst us : we conclude with our prayers to the Almighty that he will please to shower down his blessings upon your Lordships as a reward for your great charity & care for the good of souls, which will ever oblige Right .Hon''''' "your Lordships most humble "& dutifuU servants "Nath: Westi.a^^d Hugh Huddy Robeet Wheeler W BuDD W" Fisher John Ward W"" BusTiLL John Lamell Edm" Sheart Abraham Hewlings W" Martineau E" Berry Jacob Perkins George Willis John Rogers Tho : Peachee John Jewell." A door open to the gospel. Jlr. Talbot to the Secretary. "Philadelphia, 7th April, 1704. " Worthy Sir : "Mr. Keith has fought the good fight, finished his race, bravely defended the Faith, done the Church of Christ true and laudable service, which I trust will be regarded here and rewarded hereafter. I may say he has done more for the Church fMr Keith, the bearer of this Petition, thus speaks of its answer, "Some time ago, the Right Reverend Henry, Lord Bishop of London, has ^vnt to him [Mr. Talbot] to fix at Burlington, to be Minister of tlie Church there, where there is now a large Congregation." 54 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH than any, yea than all that have been before him. He came out worthy of his mission and of the Gospell of Christ. Taking nothing of the Heathen that he came to proselyte ; besides his ordinary or rather extraordinary travels, his preaching excellent sermons upon all occasions, his disputes with all sorts of Heathens and Hereticks, (who superabound in these parts ; — Africa has not more monsters than America.) He has written or printed ten or a dozen Books and Sermons, much at his own charge, and distributed them freely ; which are all excellent in their kind, and have done good service all along shore. Now; since friends must part, I pray God, shew some token upon him for good, that he may arrive safe in England where he would be, that all his adversaries may see it, and be ashamed of their impious omens, &c. I have one prayer more to God for the sake of his Church in the deserts, viz: That the Reverend and Honorable Corporation may find one amongst the thousands of the Reverend and Learned Clergy of England, worthy, honest, and willing to succeed, that the People of the Lord may not be scattered abroad in the wilderness like sheep without a Shep- hard. * * Nova Cesarea or New Jersey has been most unhappy ; there is not, nor ever was, an orthodox minister settled amongst them. But there is one Mr. Alexander Innes a man of great Piety and Probity, who has by his Life and Doctrine preached the Gospel], and rightly and duly adminis- tered the Holy Sacraments. "We hope he will find favour with the Noble Corporation because he is worthy, and has need of it ; as the people have need of him and are not so able or M'illing as we could wish to support the ministry ; — 'tis pity those hands should be put to dig that are fitt to cultivate the vineyard. ***** ,it ^ " If I had an Estate I could not have laid it out better than in the service of God, apud Americanos along with Mr. Keith who is a true son of the Church of England, sound in Faith & holy in Life whom I love & reverence as my Father & Master, & shall be as Loath to part with him as if he were so indeed. Therefore I am the more obliged to the Reverend and Honor- able Society for their generous allowance to me, that I might not be burdensome to him nor to others, but beneficial to all as IN BUELINGTON. 55 far as we could goe. God be praised a Door is opened to the Gospel and the true light shines to them in the AVilderness, but there are many adversaries ; and now our Champion is gone, we must make a running fight out by God's blessing and his books. I shall do my best. I mean to gather up the arrows that he has shot so well at the mark, and throw them again where there is most need, " Your most humble " And obedient servant, " John Talbot." the parting op keith and talbot. " Ap7'U 23, Sunday, 1704. I preached at Annapolis in Mary- land, Col. Seamour Governour of Maryland, being present, who very kindly entertained us at his House both then and at other times, during our Abode there, as we waited for Passage down Maryland-Bay Jo James-River in Virginia. Mr. Talbot accom- panied me from Philadelphia to Annapolis in Maryland, where with true Love and Affection, we did take our Farewell of one another, and he returned to serve God and his Church, as formerly, especially in Fensilvania, West and East-Jersey, where he was like to have the greatest Service and Success." Keith's Journal. " TOUCH AND GO, FEOM PLACE TO PLACE." Mr. Talbot to Mr. ICeith. " N. York, October 20th, 1705. " Reverend Sir : "We received advice from Barbadoes that your Fleet was arrived,t a confirmation of which we shall be glad to have from yourself. We the clergy in these Provinces, Pensilvania, ]S'. Jersey, and N. Y^'ork, being convened here by the directions of my Lord Cornbury and his Excellency Governour Nicholson, to make a representation of the present state of affairs of the Church, which we have drawn up, in a scheme, and transmitted t "The 14th of August, I came to my Family in London, safe and well, not- withstanding of the false Prophecy of some of the Quakers, That I should never see England a?M/ mere, after my Departure out of it, in April, 1702.' Keith's Journal. 56 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH to your venerable Society signed by the twelve apostles,t I mean to do in this Letter as I do in ray Travels, touch and go from place to place, and tell you such things as I thought not so proper for the Public view. I got some hundreds of Fr. Buggs Books printed, which I had endorsed with a challenge and so was bound to answer it ; but I could not provoke the friends to it by no means. No they say, as they used to do, that they will answer in print. Then I offered to take the two Almanacks by Dan. Leeds and Caleb Pusey and prove them by Friends Books. I challenged y" latter at y^ head of his Regiment to come forth and see himself proved a Lyar, in y" very same book and page where he most impudently charges G. K. D. L. and y* eight ministers of your Church of England. But all I could get of them at present was this sorry paper, "False Xews from Gath/' which I intend to answer with " true news to Gath," Ashdod and the rest of the uncircumcised, unbaptized Philistines ; at length I appointed a meeting at Church, whether they would come or no, and there I exposed their errors before all men, women and children that were there; but none answered a word, though several Quakers were there, whilst I, Mr. Sharpe and Mr. Nichols examined y" "Bomb," and D. L. Almanack by their books, and proved y^ quotations true. I have hired a chamber at Burlington, where I keep the present collection of friends books ; several of them came to me there and were satis- fied, but some desired me to set down my quotations book and page, which I promised to do at my leisure, particularly to one of their friends of y" ministry whom I believe will come oif. I have forgot his name, he lives near Peter Chamberlain's in Pensilvania. Mr. Sharpe was very jealous to bring y" Quakers to stand a tryal ; he carried one of y* Bombs into their meeting, and read a new challenge which I sent them, to answer what they had printed; but all in vain. Sam. Jennings stood up and said, 'Friends let's call upon God;' then they went to Prayer and so their meeting broke up. Since, I have read t There are now Thirteen Ministers in the Northern Parts of America, all placed within these two Years last past, and generally Supported and Main- mined hy the Sonourable Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. Keith's Journal. IN BURLINGTON. 57 several scandalous Letters from several Quakers, whereby I see they are preparing War against me ; one was from W. Bake- shaw, the same villain that pulled y^ paper out of your hand last yearly meeting at Philadelphia. He said there was not a word of truth in the Bomb, and he would answer it but none appeared. Mr. Nichol, Mr. Sharp and I preached in our turns, proper sermons to warn y" people of their errors, and heresies ; so we kept up y° Christian yearly meeting so happily begun by you at Philadelphia. Mr. Nichols gives his service to you, he is indeed an ingenious man, and will prove in all appearance an able hand against Quakerism. I have promised to set him up with friends, goods, &c. ; we mean to go down to Chester and give him a broad side there if the Governour will give us leave. They are all out at Philadelphia as much about Government as ever they were about religion. There is Charter against Com- mission and Major against Governour. They have 2 sheriffs, Captain Fenny appointed by Governor Evans, and yDung John Budd by y^ Major. Now the Governour proclaimed their pro- ceedings null and void, but G. Jones told him it was not he nor his, neither that should take away their Charter; so much for State affairs, you may hear all perhaps one of these days in Westminster Hall, meanwhile here's a Government divided against itself; God preserve his Church and let them that have the watch look out. There is a new meeting house built for Andrews, and almost finished since you came away, which I am afraid will draw away great part of the Church, if there be not y" greatest care taken of it ; Mr. Eudman serves there some times, but chiefly at the Cpuntry Church (in Oxford near Frank- fort) with good success ; but he has met with some disturbance from Edward Eaton, who has been very pevish and scandalous in words and writings, for which he was presented to y" Grand Jury, but it was hard to persuade them to find the Bill ; but what will come of it I know not. " Mr. Sharp and I have gone the rounds several times from Burlington to Amboy, to Hopwell, to Elizabeth Town, to Staten Island in our turns, with good success, God be blessed, in all places. He has gathered a Churcli himself at Cheesquaks, where he preached several times, and baptized about forty per- 58 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH sons. Now I am alone, for my Lord Cornbury has preferred him to be Chaplain of Her Majesty's Fort and Forces at K. York. I saw his Commission signed this day in y'= room of Mr. Mott who dyed about 3 months ago. I was loth to part with my good friend and companion in travel, but considering how he had been disappointed at home, I would not hinder his preferment abroad, hoping that the good providence of God and y" venerable Society will suppjy his place. "The Assembly sat at Burlington in September, but did nothing that my Lord desired them, so he dissolved them and called another there in October. Now I hear that Mr. "Wheeler our good friend is chosen instead of Thomas Gardener. It seems their interest goes down thereabouts. Sam. Jennings complains that a man can't-turn friend of truth now but he is ridiculed out of it. I hope the venerable Society will take Mr. Bradford's case into their consideration. It has cost me Ten poimds and more out of my Pocket to print some small books to give away, where I could not stay that the Church might be served and the Printer employed, without setting forth those that are erroneous. I know you will not forget y^ Reverend Mr. James, who has been so zealous for y* service of y" Church, since you put him upon it. I count him as my father now you are gone, and indeed our Convocation had been at a Loss for a Foreman had not he supplied the place by his gravity and wisdom. I have drawn another Bill upon Mr. Hodges, not knowing when I should have so good opportunity ; besides I have been at more than ordinary charge for horses and cloaths, for I never received any from England, since I came out of it. As for that parcel that my Friend Mr. Gillingham sent by Capt. Innifer, I can't hear what is become of it. My horse you know dyed at Burlington and y* Quakers recorded it as a judg- ment upon me. Ben. Wheat set it down in his Almanack, such a day of y 1st month, John Talbot's horse dyed, and Barnet Lane haled him into the river. But I was more sorry for the mare that you were so kind to give me, for she dyed before I came over the Bay in Maryland. I hope y" venerable Society will see good to take you into their number, for it may be of use to them to have one there that has been here. I hope the IN BURLINGTON. 59 Letter will come safe to your hand by Mr. Eobert Owen minis- ter of a church in Maryland who is a vtry honest Gentleman. And indeed so are all the Missionarys in general, especially the English one Mr. More, the only countryman we have amongst us, a man according to my own heart, I'm sorry he's to go so far off as y' Mohocks, God knows whether we shall see him again. I had y" same call and had gone to the same place, but when I saw so many people of my own nation and tongue, I soon resolved by God's grace to seek them in y= first place, and if we could not recover those that were fallen, yet by God's help we may keep them out of y^ pit of Quakers and Hereticks who have denyed y" Faith and are worse than Indians and Heathens who never knew it. " As for a Suffragan we are all sensible of y' want we have of one, and pray God send us a man of peace, for otherwise he will do more harm tlian good, as proud, ambitious, covetous men used to do, troubling the State and perplexing the Church, and then they run away, and leave all in the lurch. I saw our honored friend. Coll. Nicholson, last month at Burlington, where he staid a week or ten days. I was obliged to him every way, particularly for his friendly advice in a case that was diffi- cult to me at that time, but I shall not mention names because I am resolved, by God's grace, to take heed what I say of any man, whether good or bad. "Coll. Nicholson took Bills of Mr. Bass for the money in hand, £70, Pensylvania money, and gave it all to the Churches in these Provinces, with Bills of Exchange to make it up £100 sterling, besides what he subscribed to the Churches to be erected at Hopewell, Elizabeth Town, Amboy and Salem. We have made it appear that he has exhibited to the Churches in these Provinces about £1000 ; besides, what he has given to particular persons and the poor would amount to some hundreds more, which we did not think fit to mention. He is a man of as much prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude as any Governor in America, without disparagenient to any, and of much more zeal for the house and service of God. I have seen four of them together at Church in Burlington, but in the after- noon their place had been empty had it not been for the Honor- GO HISTORY OF THE CHUUCH able Governor Nicholson ; so that I cau't but .observe the example of his piety in the Church, is as rare as his bounty towards it; no wonder then that all that love the Church of England are fond of Governor Nicholson, who is a true son, or rather a nursing father, of her in America. I hope you will do him all the service you can at home whereby you will oblige all the Churches abroad. " Mr. Urquhart is well chosen for the people of Jamaica, and indeed I think none fitter than the Scotch Episcopal to deal with Whigs and Fanaticks of all sorts. Had not Stuttart been allowed to preach he had brought them all to the Church almost by this time; but now they resort most to a barn that is hard by, and will not pay Mr. Urquhart what is allowed by Law, though my Lord Cornbury has given his orders for it. Mr. John Lillingston designs, it seems, to go for England next year; he seems to be the fittest person that Amei-ica affords for the office of a suffragan, and several persons, both of the Laity and Clergy, have wished he were the man ; and if my Lord of London thought fit to authorize him, several of the Clergy both of this Province and of Maryland have said they would pay their tenths unto him, as my Lord of London's A^icegerent, whereby the Bishop of America might have as honorable provision as some in Europe. Ah, Mr. Keith, I have wanted you but once, that is ever since you went. I pray God supply your place with such another, who will pass through all Governments serving the Church, without giving offence unto the State. I hope, good Sir, you will excuse this long Letter. I had not time to write a short one ; therefore, amiuitia nostra, I desire that you Avould take all in good part that comes from " Your most faithful friend "And humble servant, " John Talbot." avilliam budd and others. " At Burlington in West-Jersei/, there is now a settled Con- gi-egation, with a fixed Minister, to wit, the Reverend Mr. John Talbot, my Fellow Labourer, where there is a large Congrega- tion, and a considerable Number of Communicants, many of them having been formerly Quakers, and Quakerly affected, or IN BURLINGTON. 61 such as were of no particular denomination. And such of them as had not been Baptized in Infancy, have received Baptism, partly by Mr. Evans, & partly by Mr, Talbot, & some of them by me. Mr. Talbot has Baptized most of them who have been Baptized, since our Arrival among them, and particularly all the Children, both Males and Females, of William Budd, who formerly was a Quaker-Preacher, but is come over from Quakerism, to the Church, with diverse others of the Neigh- bourhood, in the Country about the Town of Burlington, who come usually to the Church at Burlington on the Lord's-Day ; some of them. Six, Eight, and some of them Ten, or Twelve Miles, and some of them more." Keith's Journal. THE CLERGY MEET AT BUELINGTOX. The Clergy of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, met in Burlington, Nov. 2d, 1705, when the following Address was drawn up, signed, and sent under cover to the Lord Bishop of London : " To the Most Reverend Fathers in God the Lord Abps., the Right Reverend the Bishops, and others Right Honourable Members of the Society Erected for Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. " Your Missionaries being convened at Burlington esteem themselves in duty bound to lay before the Most Reverend, the Right Reverend & Right Honorable Members of the Society, what we conceive to be necessary, with God's blessing on our Labours, to promote the ends of our Mission. The presence and assistance of a Suffragan Bishop is most needful to ordain such persons as are fit to be called to serve in the sacred Minis- try of the Church. We have been deprived of the advantages that-might have been received of some Presbyterian & Indepen- dent Ministers that formerly were, and of others that are still willing to conform & receive the Holy Character, for want of a Bishop to give. The Baptized want to be confirmed. Their presence is necessary in the Councils of these Provinces to pre- vent the inconveniences which the Church labors under by the Influences which Seditious Men's Counsels have upon the public administration & the oppositions which they make to the good inclinations of well affected people. He is wanted not only to 62 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH govern and direct us, but to Cover us from' tlie Malignant Effects of those misrepresentations that have been made by some persons impower'd to admonish and inform against us, who indeed want admonition themselves. It is our humble desire that the Custom of the Romans of not Condemning Men before they be heard may be of Force with the Most Reverend, the Right Reverend & Right Hon'ble Members of the Society, for we find to our Grief that those Characters given of us by those persons have made sad impressions on your minds, as have in some measure lessened our reputation, which is dearer to us than all Your En- couragements which we have received by Your Bounty. And it is our humble prayer that no Credit hereafter be given by the Society to any Complaints against us but such as are under the hands of three of the Clergy. The Provinces of New York, the Jerseys and Pennsylvania consist of People of several Nations, & have Preachers among them that speak to them in their own Tongues. The Dutch and the French being of the Presbiterian Perswasion And the former generally tainted with Republican Principles, it is humbly proposed that there be no preacher per- mitted to preach among them but in the English Tongue, or at least of Episcopal Ordination, that can preach both in English & in their own Tongues, Nor any schoolmasters to Teach any Vulgar Language, but the English, without a particular license from the Governor, till God bless us with a Bishop. This last Expedient is thought by the Governor to be a likely means of uniting the Country both in their religious and Civil interests * * * * — and humbly beg Your Benediction & Prayers, and crave leave to subscribe ourselves, as we are, " Most Reverend, Right Reverend " & Right Honorable, Your most "Obedient & humble Serv'ts,. "Burlington, Nov'r 2, 1705. " John Talbot, Andrew Rudman, Ericus Biorck, Hen. Nicols, Evan Evans, Geo. Ross, Sam, Myles, Tho. Crawford, Tho Moore, Jno. Sharpe, iEneas Mackenzie,. John Brooke, Geo. Muirson,. John Clubb." IN BURLIXGTON. 63. THE LETTER COMMEXDATOEY. " To the Lord Bishop of London. " May it please Your Lordship : "We being convened at Burlington have drawn up an Account of the State of the Church in those parts which we think necessary to add to our last years Scheme. We have enclosed a letter to the Society which we humbly offer to your Lordships view. We have likewise drawn and signed a peti- tion to the Queen for a Suffragan Bishop, but have sent it to Your Lordship not so much to present as to determine w^hether it be Convenient to be presented to her Majesty. Our inex- pressible wants of one to represent your Lordship here make us use all the means we can think of towards the obtaining that blessing. Indeed our case upon that Account is very lamentable and no words are sufficient to express it. We shall have the less need to lay before your Lordship the further want of Min- isters for West Jersey, Long Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania &c., in regard our Eeve"* Brother M'' Talbot Avho has been an Itinerant Missionary is very capable of giving your Lordship a particular account of all our church affairs. We shall only desire Your Lordship to have a particular regard to what he shall say concerning the case of M'' Eudman, M' Boudet, M' Eburn and M'' Biorck whose circumstances are very pressing, and their labours have been very great and successful. AVe humbly beg Your Lordships blessing, and beg leave to subscribe ourselves,t " ]My Lord " Your Lordships most obedient Sons & Serv'' " JoHx Brooke. Evan Evaks. Geo : Eoss. JoHX Clubb. Hen : Nicols. And: Eudman. John Sharpb. ^Eneas Mackenzie. Alex : Innes. Geo : MuiRSON. Tho : Crawford. Thor : Moore. Ericus Biorck. Sam. Myles." "Burlington Nov. 2.^ 1705. f Some of the signers of these papers were clergy of the Church of Sweden — a beautiful instance of the Catholic intercommunion of those days. U HISTORY OF THE CHURCH THE EEV. THOEOWGOOD MOORE. Mr. Moore to Mr. Hodges. K York, Nov. 14, 1705. ''Dear Sir: * * * "I have now left Albany and the Indians without any thought of returning. * * * j ]eft Albany 12th the last and have since been in the Jerseys seeing where I may be most servicable and how I may regain the time I have lost. I find there great want of ministers and therefore shall spend my time chiefly there till I hear from the Society and particularly at Burlington the chief town there during the Rev'd Mr. Talbots absence I have proposed to the society my being Missionary ad Libitum and that they would allow another for some time till there areMissionarys sent to supply all places. Mr. Talbot is now going for England chiefly for the good of the Church and therefore I hope he will have your particular friend- ship and all the favour the society can give him. I can't say I ever saw a man of greater zeal and industry for the glory of God, and the good of his Church. I am &c &c "Tho''-: Moore." mr. talbot in england. Mr. Talbot to the Society for Propagating the Gospel. " London, March 14, 1706. " May it please the Reverend and Right Honorable Society for Propagating the Gospel: " After I had travelled with Mr. G. Keith through nine or ten Provinces between New England and North Carolina, I took my leave of him in Maryland. The Assembly then sitting offered me £100 sterling to go and Proselite their Indians ; but my call was to begin at home, and to teach our own People first, whose Language we did understand ; so I returned to Burling- ton to finish the Church which was happily begun there. Mr. Sharpe came to my assistance where I left him to supply that hopeful and infant Church, whilst I went to East Jersey for Amboy, Elizabeth Town, Woodbridge and Staten-Island. This we did by turns about half a year till Mr. Mott dyed who was IN BURLINGTON. 65 Chaplain of the Queen's Fort and Forces at New York. I was offered this place also, where I should have Board and Lodging and £130 per annum, paid weekly ; but nothing could tempt me from the service of the Society who were pleased to adopt me into their service, before I had the honour to know them. Mr. Sharpe was glad to embrace this offer ; so I travelled alone, doing what good I could, till last Summer, I met with Mr. John Brook who brought me a letter from my Lord of London and orders to fix at Burlington, as I did till November last. There was a general meeting of the Missionarys who revived to address the Queen for a suffragan Bishop, that I should travel with it, and make known the requests of some of the Brethren abroad, whose case we had recommended formerly by Letter to the Venerable Society, but without success. It will be four years next June since I associated with Mr. Keith. I was allowed £60 per annum for three years, but for the last I had nothing neither here nor there. I have no Business here but to solicit for a Suffragan, Books and Ministers for the propagating the Gospel. God has so blessed my Labors and Travels abroad that I am fully resolved by his Grace to return, the sooner the better, having done the Business that I came about; meanwhile my Living in Gloucestershire is given away, but I have no reason to doubt of any Encouragement from this famous Society who have done more in four years for America than ever was done before ; and your Petitioner will ever pray. God bless all our Benefactors in Heaven and Earth, and reward them for ever, for all the Good they have done to the Church in general and in particular to " Your most humble servant and " Obedient Missionary, " John Talbot." mr. talbot eager to return. . Mr. Talbot to the Secretary. "London, April 16th, 1707. " HoJsroRED Sir : " I have received several letters from my friends in America who long for my return, which I was forward to do once and E 66 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH again, but Satan hindered me by raising lies and slanders in my way. But I have cleared myself to all that have heard me, and I hope you will satisfy the Honorable Society that I am not the man to whom that dark character did belong. Mr. Keith has known my doctrine and manner of life some years, what I have ventured, suffered and acted for the Gospel of Christ abroad and at home. I desire his letter may be read to the Honorable Board, and that they will be pleased to dispatch me, the sooner the better, for the season is far spent, and the ships ar% going out, and if I go at all, I would go quickly. I know the wants of the poor people in America. They have need of me or else I should not venture my life to do that abroad which I could do more to my own advantage at home. I should be glad to see somebody sent to North Carolina. I hope the Planters' letters are not quite forgotten. 'Tis a sad thing to live in the wilderness like the wild Indians without God in the world. "Your humble Servant, "John Talbot." a peisonee in fort anne. Mr. Moore to the Secretary. " Fort Anne, Aug"' 27'" 1707. " Sir, " This comes to inform you of what at first without doubt will be no small surprise to you and that is that one of the Society's Missionaries is no other than a prisoner and his mission confined within the walls of a Fort. The missionary is myself, who am now a prisoner in Fort Anne in the city of New York ; but how I came into this province and what is my crime you can't I believe but be impatient to know : be pleased then to take the following ace' and to communicate it to the Society. " As to the first I was brought hither by force which was after this manner, (viz) about a month ago his Excellency my Lord Cornbury Gov'' in chief of the Province of N. Jersey, N. York, &c, being then at York sent a summons for me to appear before him at N. York to answer to such things as should be alleged against me. IN BUELINGTON. 67 " I was not long considering what to do, being only to consult the legality of the summons and whether the law commanded my obedience, which, if it did not, I knew of no other obligation, but had many reasons to the contrary ; as the leaving my charo-e without any to supply my place, and the uncertainty indeed of my return (I being well satisfied that my Lord had often declared that he would remove me out of the province for reasons scarce worth while troubling the Society with) &c, so that I say I had only to consider whether my Lord had that power to summon me out of the province, and a little considera- tion was sufficient to satisfy me he had not ; N. Jersey being certainly a distinct province from this of JSTew York, as Virginia is ; and the power of Government (I am well informed and it necessarily must be so) upon the death or absence of my Lord Cornbury to be lodged in the Lieutenant Governor and upon the death or absence of the Lieutenant Governor, in the council. But upon my not obeying this summons. His Excellency, the Lord Cornbury sends a warrant dated from N. York, to the Sheriff of Burlington, to bring me safe to his Lordship's house, at Amboy, about 50 miles from Burlington, in the same province, which accordingly he executed. He took me into his custody the loth hnd brought me to Amboy the 16th inst., being Satur- day, where we found his excellency arrived from N, York. His excellency told the Sheriff he had done very well in bringing me thither and ordered him (by word of mouth) to secure me and bring me before him on Monday morning, which accordingly he did, but his Excellency, it is to be supposed, being otherways busy'd that morning, ordered I should be brought in the after- noon and then the next morning when he was pleased to send for me into a private room where were only the Lieutenant Gov- ernor and himself. His excellency, after some words of anger, not worth mentioning, and which if I did, would oblige me to say a great deal more in the order to explaining them, began to condemn my behaviour to him ever since my first arrival into ■America, siding with his and the Government's enemies ; and that I was a preacher of Rebellion (which I think he seemed to intimate I did by my conversation and not by my sermons, though I think he might have said the one as well as the other) 6S HISTORY OF THE CHURCH and that I had shown my rebellious temper particularly in not obeying the Lieutenant Governor's suspension of me. But this now obliges me to say something of that matter which in short shall be this : Upon my not obeying my Lord's summons to York (which I told you I received about a month since) the Lieutenant Governor, Coll : Ingoldsby told me before two or three persons that for that reason he suspended me from preach- ing or performing any divine service in Burlington ; but I told him I did not think he had that power and so I left him. But he I suppose, thinking that that was not sufficient, was resolved to publish it by writing and so ordered the secretary of the province to draw up a form which accordingly he did and the Lieutenant Governor signed it and commanded him to take care that it was set up at the churches doors ; but the Secretary con-- sidering that he had no sufficient warrant for so unaccountable proceedings went to him the next day and told him that he did not think he could safely do it ; but that if it was to be set up it was, he thought, the church wardens business, accordingly he ordered the paper to be directed to the church wardens and delivered to them. The secretary himself was one and went with the paper to the other church warden to know his mind, but he being more than ordinary averse to it, they agreed not to set it up, so that I believe I can obtain the original paper signed by the Lieutenant Governor, but however I can get a copy of it attested by the church M-ardens. But to return ; His Excel- lency, my Lord Cornbury told me the Lieutenant Governor had done very well in suspending me — that he confirmed his suspension and discharged me from preaching any more in that or the neighboring province. I told his Excellency that I was very sorry to hear that and beg'd his Excellency would judge favorably of me if I did not obey him in that particular, and believe that it proceeded from a sense of duty that I ought not and not out of obstinacy, but however I would take the best advice I could get about this and act according to my conscience. Pie told me that he would be obeyed, that my conscience should not rule him. I told him I could not expect that, but begged I might be excused if it did me. He told me that he would be obeyed and that if I did not he would use me like other Rebels. IN BURLINGTON. 69 He asked me farther who I thought myself to bee. I told him a minister of the church placed at Burlington, both by the laws of God and man as being placed there by my Lord of London. He told me my Lord of London did not place me there. I told him I humbly conceived he did by a letter I had from the Secretary of the Society, of which my Lord of London was a member, and so I read him part of the letter relating to that matter. He told me my Lord of London (and I am pretty well •satisfied he said the SocicJty too) had no power to place me there nor anywhere else in his Government, neither ever did he place any, and that the Queen had invested him with that sole power and that he was ordinary. " I told him if he was ordinary, I would not make any oppo- sition, but that I was not sensible of, &c. But to conclude, his excellency told me that since my obedience was so uncertain, he would secure me from disobeying, and so ordered the Sheriff (which came into the room a little before) to continue me in his ■custody, so he took away his prisoner and so I continued till Saturday when I was commanded to attend his Excellency whom I found gone from his house in order to go aboard of his ■barge for N. York. I found him at a house about a Bows shot friOra the water side. The Sheriff having spoken to my Lord, ■told me he was commanded to attend me into the barge. I told rhim I could not understand that, however that I would not go unless I was forced, but the Sheriff going again to my Lord into the house (for I was at the door) and returning with fresh commands, I went a little way with him to the other side of the .house, where I found my Lord. I told his Excellency what I told the Sheriff. His Excellency asked me then whether I wanted to be carryed. I answered him something like it. He then commanded the Sheriff again to do his office, but he being unwilling to do that which his Lordship called so, his Lordship ■commanded the Amboy Sheriff who stood by to take me and force me to go (upon which the Lieutenant Governor command- ing hira likewise) he took me by the sleeve so we went with .the rest of the company towards the water side, but as we were ^valking I told the Sheriff the danger of what he was doing and 70 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH bade him have a care how he forced me. "When I was come pretty near the barge I told his Excellency that I wished him a good voyage and that I designed to go not farther unless I was forced to it (for the Sheriff had not then hold of me) my Lord in great anger bid the Sheriff again do his office, and the Lieu- tenant Governor commanding the same, but the Sheriff refusing to obey them, my Lord comes himself to me and takes me by my gown and sleeve and leads me about ten paces, but being perswaded by the Lieutenant Governor^ or rather more probably by other reasons he leaves me again to the Sheriff, who, encour- aged by my Lord's example and the earnestness of the Lieuten- ant Governor to him to take me, did so, and took hold of my gown and went before me into my Lord's barge in which my Lord brought me to York, being about 40 miles from Amboy. When I came ashoare I went with my Lord and the rest of the company to the Fort, thinking it in vain to make any farther opposition then and likewise being disswaded from that by one that I know wished me well. When we came into the Fort my Lord desired his Chaplain to take me into his room and told the officer of the guard that I was a prisoner and ordei'ed him to give directions to the under officers to prevent my escape, and here I have been ever since. "The day after I came in being Sunday, Mr. Sharpe, my Lord's Chaplain, asked my Lord whether I might not go to church ; he told him no, and moreover said that I should not go without the walls till I was sent to England. I thank God I fare very well here, his Lordship having given orders that I should want for nothing. " And thus I have told you as near as I could how I came hither with almost every particular circumstance; and withall my crime. This can't but seem to the Society very strange- and wou'd so to everybody here, were they not by unhappy ex- perience but too well acquainted with his Ldship's conduct. I know not how long his Exc'y will keep me here, I am apt ta think a good while and therefore hope the Society will apply to the Queen as soon as may be that I may be released and that no- Governour may attempt the like for the future, but I refuse not IN BURLINGTON. 71 to be tryed before proper Judges in the most publick manner if her Majesty thinks fit, being conscious to myself that I have done nothing that deserves the usage I have met with ; but if I have offended I hope I shall very willingly suffer the deserved punishment. " I hope my present and late sufferings will be no disadvan. tage to the Church. I am well satisfyed in my mind of the con- trary and that I shall have reason to bless God for enabling me to act as I have done in relation to my Lord Cornbury and the Lieutenant Gov'' by which and other means I hope her Majesty will in time be well acquainted with those Gentlemen. I think 'tis time now to think of concluding. I will therefore only add that I know not the least shadow of a reason that my Lord Cornbury can produce to the world for the usage he has showed me and therefore hope the Society will be as speedy as may be in applying to the Queen for my relief and for prevention of anything of the like for the future. " I am Sir, " Your very humble Servant, " Tho : MooEE." CAUSES OF CORXBXJRY's DISPLEASURE. Mr. Moore to the Secretary. "Fort Anne, Aug' 1707 "Sir " It is but just now almost that I finished a long Letter to you which goes by the way of Barbadoes ; if that came safe to your hands, I suppose it did not a little surprise the Society by acquainting them with the imprisonment of one of their Mis- sioners which is myself now confined in Fort Anne in the city of New York brought hither in the most arbitrary and illegal manner that I believe they ever heard, the particulars I will not now mention because a Copy of that whole Letter (if you have not already received it) will be sent or delivered you with this, for the Rev* M' John Brooke (to whom I deliver this unsealed) has a Copy of it which with this he will send (though he is 72 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH coining himself) by all occasions. He is going towards Boston in Order for England if he be not confined before he leave this place which I am something fearful of and am well satisfied he Avould be if his Excellency My Lord Cornbury knew of his design of going home. " I am thinking the Society will be inquisitive to know the reason of my Lord's displeasure against me, but when they are acquainted with his Lordship's Character I am sure they will cease inquiring and be satisfied I could not faithfully discharge my duty, and shew my respect and value for men of piety and real worth and have his Friendship ; and indeed I know noth- ing has more contributed to my displeasing his Lordship than my acquaintance and intimacy with those I thought good men and promoters of the public Good some of which have been my acquaintance and intimate friends from my frst arrival in America and which is the worst of it, I know none of them either in Xew York or Xew Jersey that are his ; but in short the chief nay only cause of his Lordship's pulling me out of Xew Jersey and transporting me to York I do verily believe is his persuasion that I have been and still am a block in the way of some of his designs (though I thank God I don't know I ever troubled myself with state matters) which with some others must necessarily be removed. What his Lordship designs to do with me now I know not ; I am apt to think I shall continue here a good while, for the same reason that induced his Lordship to confine me, will probably prevail with him to continue me where I am ; I am apt to think till I have the Queen's Commands for my release nay longer, if his Lordship (which God forbid) continues in the Government, I say God forbid he knows, not for my own sake but the good of others ; for I bless God through his assistance I am very easy being well convinced that there is nothing of this that has happened to me but what is ordained by the wise hand of providence ; and I can truly say I am scarce sensible of the difference between Liberty and confinement. " I am tempted to say something of the illegality of his Lord- ship's proceedings, I think I could show a Gradation of very many unlawful steps he has taken from his first summons of me IN BURLINGTON. 73 to York to his confining me there but you will easily see them in the Account I have given (and which M'' Brooke will con- firm) of the matters of fact ; I need only add, what I remember I omitted in my last, that there is a County (I think it is called Middlesex) between Burlington and Amboy through Avhich my Lord by his Warrant which M' Brooke will show you, com- manded the Burlington Sheriff to bring me. " As to the irregularities his Lordship seems to intimate I am chargeable with in his summons and warrant (both which M' Brooke has) they may easily be imagined to be only preten- ces for sending them. I bless God I know of none that I am accountable to him for. His Lordship indeed has told me of some things in his anger which either he did or would have me think were so, but I think them not worth mentioning, only one I will and that was that I had the Sacrament too often (which I had when I well could once a fortnight) which fre- quently he was pleased to forbid but I minded that as little as I the Lieutenant Governor and afterwards his suspension, thinking his power in both much the same and this puts me in mind of the several times his Lordship commanded me to appear before him, and that the last from York was but the 4"" command. I had to attend him twice before he called me from Burlington to Amboy which are 50 miles distant. " Sir, though I would not be tedious yet I can't forbear making a humble proposal to the Society which is that they would be pleased to use their Interest with her Majesty in order to their obtaining leave for the recommending proper persons to be Gov- ernors of these parts, men of good morals if not of true religion, but alas! why not the latter, every one knows the powerful influence of the example of the King or Governor and indeed the Society will find themselves extremely deceived and the success not answerable to their pious care if there be not very different men sent over for these parts than what are now and have been heretofore. But, I must think of concluding which shall be with my best wishes and hearty prayers for the truly Venerable Society that God would give them true wisdom fer- vent zeal and indefatigable Industry in the prosecution of that great and glorious work they have undertaken; their minutes 74 HISTOEY OF THE CHUECH now are very precious for they are now laying the foundation of a Church in a flourishing part of the World which must be well and speedily laid. I am " Sir " Your very humble Serv' "Thor: Moore." jir. talbot arrives from england. Mr. Talbot, having reached America, was in Boston, in November, 1707; where he was "much surprised to meet" Mr. Moore and Mr. Brooke. They gave him a detailed account of the treatment they had received, and how they had escaped ; and told him of their determination to embark for home. He remonstrated against their taking a Winter passage; "but," says Talbot — writing about it nine months afterwards — " poor Tho- rowgood said, if they were sunk in the sea, they did not doubt but God would receive them, since they were persecuted for doing their duty to the best of their knowledge." THE WII-L OP REV. MR. MOORE. " Being now ab' to Leave America & not knowing M'hether it shall please y° Allm: God y' I ever shall live to return; I do by these presents declare y', if I do not, I do freely give all my Books now at y* House of Eob' Wheeler Esq'' w"' a large Chest to put them in, to y" use of y" Minister for y" time being of y° Church of England in Burlington in 'New Jersey & to his successors for ever, Eeserving ten pounds worth sterling of them w"^"" belong of Eight to y'' Venerable Society for propaga- ting y'^ Gospel in Foreign parts & Hamond on y^ New Testam', w''" I leave to my Faithfull Friend M' Eob' Wheeler of y' s'* Town of Burlington. " In Witness whereof I have set my hand & seal this day of Novemb"' one thousand seven hundred & seven. ' Sign'd, sealed & delivered In y'' presence of us Samuel Myles Tho: Barclay John Brooke John Talbot" " Tho'' Moore, [l.s.]' IN BUELINGTON. 75 WILL OF THE EEV. JOHX BROOKE. "I John Brooke Clerk one of y'' Missionarys of y" Kev'' and Hon"'^ Society for propagating y« Gospel in Foreign parts being now about to leave America and to undertake a long and dan- gerous voyage to England and not knowing whether it shall please the Almighty y' I ever live to arrive there, I do bv these presents certify y' if T dye in y' my intended voyage I do' freely give my Dear Brothers Richard Brooke and William Brooke of Clark-Heaton near Bradford in Yorkshire y*^ half years Salary due to my executor after my decease by y'= Bounty of y^ said Society, and whatever else my Sister Agnes Hull in Basing hall street in London has of mine in her hands. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of November in y'' yeare of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seven. "John Brooke, [l. s.] " "Signed Sealed and delivered in y" presence of us John Talbot Rob: Owen John Brocas Hugh Venables" CORNBURY's account op MOORE AND BROOKE. Lord Cornbury to the Secretary. "New York 29th Nov 1707. "Sir: "Yours of the 18th of April 1706 came to my hands on th(> 13th instant for which I return you thanks. I intreat you to assure the Honorable Society that nothing shall be wanting on my part to promote their good and pious designs to the utmost of my power and understanding. I could wish all those Gentle- men whom the Honorable Society have sent over had by a care- full performance of their duty answered the intent of theiir mission and it is with a great deal of grief that I am obliged to say that Mr. Thorowgood Moore and Mr. Brookes have not only not answered the intent of their mission but have done the church more harm than I am afraid they will ever do it good. I did in my letter of the 23d of August give you an account of the behaviour of Mr. Moore to the Lieutenant Gov"^ Colonel Ingoldsby at Burlington on Easter day 1706. I hope that letter came safe to your hands. I am sorry to find that Mr. 76 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH Moores behaviour in that case has very near ruined that church but having writ to you fully upon that unpleasant subject before, I shall forbear saying anything of it now but shall proceed to give you an account of Mr. Brooke's last method of proceeding here in these parts : Mr. Brookes hearing that I had brought Mr. Moore to this place with me came to visit him frequently here, tho' at the same time he neglected his Churches in East Jersey. "On the 12th day of September I left this place to go to Albany leaving directions with my family to take care that Mr. Moore should want for nothing in my absence; about ten days after I had left New York I had letters to acquaint me that Mr. Moore had made his escape out of the Fort and that Mr. Brookes & he were gone off together. I took no notice of it till I returned to New York which was on the 12th of Ocf, then I enquired of the Officer of the guard what was become of Mr. Moore, who told me that the day he made his escape Mr. Brookes & Mr. Morris had dined with him, that after dinner Mr. Brookes went away and returned about 4 of the clock and coming through the gate asked the Century if he had orders to stop any body, who told him no. Mr. Brookes went up to Mr. Moore's room & in a few minutes Mr. Moore came down & went out of the Fort and a little afterwards Mr. Brookes, upon which the Century finding his error called his officer who immediately ran out of the Fort but could not find Mr. Moore. "On the 16th of Oof, I left this place to go to Amboy to meet the Assembly of New Jersey, when I arrived there I enquired for Mr. Brookes. I was told he was gone to New England with Mr. Moore. I could not believe it at first for tho' I knew him to be very indiscreet in many things yet did not think him mad enough to leave his Churches but upon farther enquiry I found that after having travelled from place to place to get the ministers of the provinces of New York, New Jersey & Pensilvania to sign a petition to the Queen against me he was gone to join Mr. Moore in New England in order to go for old England together; now if the ministers which the Hon''''^ Society think fit to send over and maintain here are to be independent of the Government under no controul & at Jjiberty to do what they please to go where they please it is but IN BURLINGTON. 77 reasonable that those who have the honour to serve the Queen as Governors of Provinces ought to have it signified to them that they may not intermeddle with them, how it will be for the service of the Church to have it so I submit to better Judg- ment but sure I am that Mr. Moore's asserting as he did in all companies at Burlington that the Gov"' had no authority over him, that he was accountable to nobody but to my Lord Bishop of London & that he would order the affairs of the Church as he thought proper has done the Church no service no more than his affronting the Lieu' Gov'' as is before mentioned. * * "I am Sir " Your very humble Servant " COESTBUEY." A GOVEEXOE NEEDED IX CHUECH AND STATE. 3Ir. Talbot to the Secretary. "N.York Jan. 10th 170^ " HojStoeed Sie : " I got safe here, blessed be God, at Christmas, but I can't pro- ceed, no boat can cross the Sound for Ice. * * * I saw the Hon"'^ Col. Heathcote who is the finest gentleman I have seen in America. I wish the report were true that he were appointed Gov'', it would be the best news next to that of the Gospell that ever came over. Methiuks 'tis an easy matter for some of the Hon*^^ Society to prevail with the Queen that one of your Hon'''° members might be a Gov"" she having promised to be allways ready to do her part towards the carrying on so good a work, which cannot be carryed on without a good Gov' in Church and State. Now Bishop Heathcote would serve for Both the best of any I know, if he had but his commission. We live in hopes and the wicked in fears that their days will be shortened. I pray God for his elects sake they may, and mode- ration in getting of money may take place; the want of that is the root of all evil. I am to send Colonel Heathcote my travel- ling library that he may try his hand with the Stiffnecked Quakers; he if anybody will persuade them to see; he has the- best temper of all, if a man cou'd hit it to be gentle towards all 78 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH men and zealous of all good works. Some "courses must be taken with these Anti Christians who are worse than the Turks and if they be let alone will encrease to an abominable desolation. I shall say no more but betake myself to my prayers. Arise, O Lord Jesu Christ, help us, and deliver us for thine honour. Since Mr. Brooke Mr. Moore and Mr. Evans went away there's an ludependancy set up again at Elizabeth Town, Anabaptism at Burlington and the Popish Mass at Philadelphia. I thought that the Quakers would be the first to let it in, particularly Mr. Penn, for if he has any religion 'tis that, but thus to tollerate all without controul is the way to have none at all. My duty and service to the members of the Honorable Society; if they can do anything now is the time. I hope they will consider of them in time; so God prosper their good endeavors, and these of. Sir, yours &c " John Talbot." " I hope Mr. Brooke and Mr. Moore are safe arrived. There was the wisdom of the Serpent and the innocency of the Dove in those men, but neither will protect them from evil speaking &c." ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE TROUBLE. Col. Quary to the Bishop of London. Extract. " Philadelphia 20th Jan'' 170| "^ * "I am obliged to give your Lordship some account of another gentleman of the clergy one Mr. Moore who goes for England with Mr. Brooke, or rather Mr. Brooke goes with him ; this gentleman I have always had a great value for, the first time I saw him was at Albany when I attended my Lord hither his Lordship paid him all imaginable kindness and respect the design of his mission was to live among the Indians but that not answering his Excellency consented to his going to Burlington in order to supply the Rev Mr. Talbot on his going for Eng- land ; he had not been settled long in that place before an unhappy difference fell out between the Queen's Lieutenant Governor Colonel Ingoldsby and Mr. Moore * * the Lieutenant Governor had a very great kindness for him and in IN BURLINGTON. 79 riding out with him to pay a visit or take the air amongst variety of subjects they discoursed of Mr. Moore asked Colonel Ingoldsby if he had so much patience and christian temper as to take a Box on the ear without resentment or returning the injury to which he answered with some warmth that he neither would nor could take such an affront from any man without a due resentment whether this may be called a proper question or an ensnaring one considering the Lieut. Governors circum- stances being a soldier and got his living by his sword I will leave your Lordship to judge * * some short time after Mr. Moore had appointed a sacrament at Burlington church the Colonel and his Family resolved to be partakers and in order to it was constantly all the week before at the Morning and Evening prayers in the church. Mr. Moore very well knew that it was his design to be a communicant. The Sunday came Colonel Ingoldsby with his Lady and Daughter were at church ; after the Sermon was ended and all things in a readi- ness for approaching to the Holy Ordinance Mr. Moore came to the Colonel's seat I think as he was going out of it and asked him if he was of the same opinion that he had formerly declared, the question surprised the Colonel who had forgot the discourse so that he told him that he did not know what he meant but Mr. Moore having put him in mind of the time place and cir- cumstances the Lieutenant Governor told him he was of the same mind still when Mr. Moore forbid him to approach the Holy Table, for he would not give him the sacrament, to which the Lieutenant Governor very prudently told him that he would withdraw and give no disturbance to the congregation and accordingly he went out of the church his Lady and Daughter following him. I need not tell your Lordship that this usage was resented by the Colonel as an affront and injustice done him this action made a very great noise in the Country and most gave their opinion very freely both Clergy and^ Laity. The members of the church were divided some condemning Mr. Moore others excusing him but the generality of all sorts thought it a very rash and unadvised action of Mr. Moore and thought that he ought to have gone to the Lieut. Governors house and discoursed him and followed the primitive method 80 ' HISTORY OF THE CHURCH and discipline. * * i have reason to believe that Mr. Moore was prevailed with by some friends to endeavor a recon- ciliation and to make some steps towards it. * * I went immediately to Colonel Ingoldsby and said all that I could or was proper for me I found him very positive not to hearken to any accommodation unless Mr. Moore would own his own mistake before the whole congregation where he had affronted him. * * I told him I thought he carried his resentments too high and that in my opinion Mr. Moore ought not to do what he expected and gave him my reason and at parting I told his honor that I would advise Mr. Moore not to comply with what his honor expected from him * * thus matters * * grew worse and worse every day till at last the Lieut. Governor resolved that my Lord should either remove Mr. Moore or him out of that government." * "the greatest obstacle." Col. Morris to the Secretary. Extracts. 170| * * "I believe you will be surprised when I mention my Lord Cornbury as the greatest obstacle that either has or is likely to prevent the growth of the Church in these parts, the pernicious effects of his Arbitrary conduct if not prevented by the Society will render it (humanly speaking) impossible to pro- pagate the Church in this part if not in any part of America and make the best designs of the Society ineffectual. " I cannot say I am very much surprised to find so large a character of him in the account of the proceedings of the Society because the best and greatest of men may be imposed upon by mercenary or mistaken pens ; but I am sorry they have been so much abused by the accounts they have had of him ; for he is a man certainly the reverse of all that's good and a great I'eproach to the Church. In the first place he is a notorious breaker of his word, he has subscribed to several churches but can't be prevailed upon to pay a farthing, says he did it to encourage others and who ever asks for it is sure to feel the effects of his displeasure. IN BURLINGTON. 81 " 2™"*' He is avowedly and openly unjust in everybody's debt that would trust him and in the little Town of New York he is said not to owe less than £8000 much of this to Shopkeepers Bakers Butchers &c who cannot get a farthing from him though under the greatest necessity for want of it and it's hardly credible what a damp to the Trade of that little Town the deten- tion of that Sum is. The scandal of his life is such that were he in a civilized Heathen Country he would by the public Justice be made an example to deter others from his practices, he rarely fails of being d rest in Womens Cloaths every day and almost half his time is spent that way and seldom misses it on a Sacra- ment day was in that Garb when his dead Lady was carried out of the fort and this not privately but in face of the Sun and in sight of the Town; But I'll not enter into his privacies, his public vices are scandalous enough ; were there nothing in it but his ill example it must needs be a great hindrance to the growth of the church there being nothing more common in the mouths of the enemies of our religion than the instancing of my Lord Cornbury as a Churchman and an esteemed great patron of it, were there nothing else I say but his Scandalous life which makes our Holy profession be had in Contempt and evil spoken of it it were enough in so public a person as my Lord to put a great stop to the growth of it, but such is so far from being a patron of it that he has done more to ruin it than all its enemies put together. * * "In New Jersey the inhabitants have reason to grieve that ever such a person as my Lord Cornbury was bornf whose con- t In a long remonstrance of the Assembly of New Jersey, in 1707, against Cornbury's tyranny, we find this paragraph : " Are not her Majesty's loyal subjects haul'd to goals, and there lie without being admitted to bail ? and those that are the conditions of their recogni- zances are, that if your Excellency approves not of their being bailed, they shall return to their prisons ; several of her Majesty's good subjects forced to abscond, and leave their habitations, being threatened with imprisonment, and no hopes of receiving the benefit of the law ; when your Excellency's absolute will is the sole measure of it: , One minister of the Church of England, dragg'd by a sheriff from Burlington to Amboy, and there kept in custody, without assigning any reason for it, and at last haul'd by force into a boat by your Excellency, and transported like a malefactor, into another government, and there kept in a garrison a prisoner ; and no reason assigned for these vio- lent procedures, but your Excellency's pleasure : Another minister of the Church of England, laid under a necessity of leaving the province, from the F 82 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH duct as it was imprudently violent to the Dissenters in his government of New York so on the contrary it was unaccount- ably severe to the Churchmen in New Jersey as if he had studied to take measures diametrically opposite to the true interest of the Church : a great part of that people had their religion to choose and of those that had made a choice many of them were so indifferent that it was no very difficult matter to perswade them not^to be over tenacious of their principles they had as it were by chance taken up. The Government being out of the hands of the Proprietors and the fame of a Society being erected for propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts reaching here many of those who were indifferent and those who had their religion to choose were fond of being of the Church * * when behold a sudden change blasted all our growing hopes and has at last entirely ruined the church in New Jersey and in vfj humble opinion except the Country engages very powerfully in an affair of this consequence the example of the proceedings in New Jersey will prove fatal to all the churches in English America. * * To accuse so great a man as the Governor of a province may arraign me of want of that respect and due regard which is owing to my superiors and which in an especial manner ought to be paid but Sir I have a greater regard to God than man to truth and the trust the Society reposes in every Member of their Body than to my Lord Cornbtiry * * and tho' some men have been sur- prised into a good opinion of his Lordship I am well assured a longer acquaintance and better information will give them different sentiments." * * reasonable apprehensions of meeting with the same treatment ; no orders of men either sacred or civil, secure in their lives, their liberties or estates ; and where these procedures will end, God only knows." Smith's Histoi-y, p. 333. "Her Majesty graciously listened to the cries of her injur'd subjects, and divested him of his power, declaring, that she would not countenance her nearest relations in oppressing her people. " As soon as my Lord was superceded, his creditors threw him into the custody of the sheriff of New York ; and he remained there till the death of his father, when succeeding to the earldom of Clarendon, he returned to England. " We never liad a governor so universally detested, nor any who so richly deserved the publiok abhorrence." History of New York, p. 116. IN BURLINGTOX. 83 KO NEWS FROM MESSRS. BROOKE AND MOORE. Mr. Talbot to the Secretary. "Philadelphia, 20th August, 1708. " Honorable Sir : "I have written. several letters to you from Boston and Xew York by Brothers Brookes Jand Moore; but I am afraid they are all lost together ; they have been nine months gone, and we saw them not since, nor any news of them. I met them at Boston and would persuade them to return, but all in vain • they had been so dragooned that they had rather be taken into France than into the Fort at New York. I have carried on f ever since at Burlington as well as I could, and I thank God with success wherever I am ; but I cannot stay long at anv place, because there are so many that want, certainly the present state of that province is worse than the first ; we have lost our labour and the Society their cost, their being several Churches and no ministers in all East Jersey to supply them, so that they fall away apace to Heathenism, Quakerism and Atheism, purely for lack of looking after. Mr. Brooks and Mr. Moore are much lamented, being the most pious and industrious Missionaries that ever the Honorable Society sent over'; let the adversaries say what they will they can prove no evil thing against these men. I have heard all sides and parties, what can be said pro or con. Mr. Honeyman is outed, Mr. Nicholls scouted into Maryland ; he had come home had I not dissuaded him, and I could have hindered all the rest of these scandals and disorders but that we had no Bishop nor hopes of any; you would not hear of it, therefore I said you must hear worse and worse still, if aught can be worse than that the bodies and souls of men are ruined and undone, and the Bounty of the Society lost, for lack of an overseer of the poor Church in America ; without which the Gospel cannot be planted, nor any good work propagated in the World. The Bible you sent to Hopewell I was willing to take to Burlington till more came over, because ours is worn out ; they that come I hope will bring Books with them. I shall t This expression, with reference to officiating, was common for nearly a century. It has a very different meaning now ! 84 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH write more particularly by the next opportunity. God bless all our friends of the Honorable Society, remaining theirs and " Your humble servant, "John Talbot." " SOMEBODY MUSTj ANSWER." Mr. Talbot to the Secretary. " Burlington, 24th August, 1708. "Honorable Sir : " It is now nine months ago since I parted with Mr. Brooks and Mr. Moore at Boston ; I sent letters by them, but we are much afraid all are miscarried. I was always glad to see them but much surprised to meet them both there ; they told me what hardship they met with from the Governors of New York and Jersey, and how they escaped out of their hands ; I was for converting them back again, telling them the dangers of the sea and the enemy, but poor Thorowgood said he had rather be taken into France than into the Fort at New York ; and if they were sunk in the sea, they did not doubt but God would receive them, since they were persecuted for righteousness, that is for Christ's sake and his Gospel, and doing their duty to the best of their knowledge. Truly as it was in the beginning so I find it in the end ; all that will live Godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution ; but somebody must answer for these. things at home or abroad. If I could have given them any hopes of a Bishop or Suffragan to direct or protect them, I believe they would not have gone; nay, I would have hindered them; but, alas ! I had no such hopes myself: I came over to be as good as my word rather than on any encouragement to do any good ; mean- while, I am pure from the Blood of all men; ye are my Wit- nesses that I pleaded with all my soul to send an overseer of this poor Church, but you Would not hear ; therefore is this evil come upon us. I don't doubt but by God's mercy their souls are not miscarried, they are in peace wheree'r they be I don't doubt ; but we Christians in Jersey aTe most miserable ; we have Cimrches now but no ministers to open them, and IN BUELINGTON. 85 if the gate of Heaven be shut, the gates of Hell will soon prevail against us. " This comes to you in the bosom of Mr. Moore's which he gave me at Boston, which was the last that I had of him ; he is much lamented, as indeed they are both ; as for Thorowgood, I never knew his fellow of his age, nor ever shall again I fear ; nothing can make this country amends for their loss but a good Bishop; but alas! that is rara avis in terris, &c. I preached the Gospel at Marble-Head, where the people offered to sub- scribe some hundreds of pounds to build a Church ; but I have resolved to build no more Churches till there are more ministers to serve the Churches that are built. I preached at Stratford as I came along in Connecticut Colony, where was a numerous auditory, and Mr. Muirson had forty Communicants there the first time ever the Holy Sacrament was rightly administered ; and upon the Islands, Ehode Island, Long Island, and Staten Island, I preached till the Winter broke up, when I got to Amboy and Elizabeth Town, where had been nobody since Mr. Brook left them, who was an able and diligent Missioner as ever came 6ver; I got home about our Lady day, whei'e I was very welcome to all Christian people, but alas ! I could not stay, I am forced to turn Itinerant again, for the care of all the Churches from East to West Jersey is upon me ; what is the worst is that I can't confirm any nor have not a Deacon to help me. My Clerk is put in prison, and was taken from the Church on the Lord's day upon a civil action of meum and tuum. I don't know how soon I may be seized so myself, but I bless God I fear no evil so long as T do none ; Exurgat deus dissipentur inimio, &c. I hear there is another Governor coming for these provinces ; people are sorry it is another Lord, for they say there never came a good one into these parts. I may say of them as the Quakers did of me, ' Thee comest for money,' but I proved them Liars, for I have taken no money of them nor yet of others since I came. I shall say no more on this point but refer all to Mr. Moore's letter, which I hope will have some weight with the Honorable Society, because they are the last words of their best Missioner when he was in prison for the Gospel of Christ and for a good conscience. His humble proposal is that the 86 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Honorable Society would use their interest with the Queen that we might have men of morals for Governors, if not of Religion ; I say the same, and pray God direct them all for the best ; so I desire your prayers for, "Sir, , " Your most humble servant, " John Talbot." LORD LOVELACE SUCCEEDS COENBURY. " John, Lord Lovelace, baron of Hurley, being appointed to succeed lord Cornbury ; he summoned the council to meet him at Bergen, December 20, 1708, published his commission, and met a new assembly in the spring, at Perth-Amboy, and in- formed them : That he was very sensible of great difficulties attending the honourable employment in which her majesty had placed him, and he hoped they would never fail to assist him to serve the queen and her people ; that her majesty had shewn, in the whole course of her reign (a reign glorious beyond example) how much she aim'd at the good and prosperity of her people ; having with indefatigable pains united her two kingdoms of England and Scotland, and continued the same application to unite the minds of all her subjects ; that this was her great care, and ought to be the care of those whom she deputed to govern the distant provinces ; that as he could not set before him a better pattern, he should endeavour to recommend him- self to them, by following as far as he was able, her example; that he should always be ready to give his assent to whatever laws they found necessary, for promoting religion and virtue ; tor the encouragement of trade and industry, and discourage- ment of vice and prophaneness, and for any other matter or thing relating to the good of the province. "The assembly, in their turn, told the governor by address; that they esteemed it their great happiness, that her majesty had placed a person of so much temper and moderation over them, and made no question he would surmount every difficulty with honour and safety. " That her majesty's reign would make a bright leaf in his- tory; that it was the advantage of the present, and would be the admiration of future ages, not more for her success abroad, than prudence at home; that tho' their distance had and might sometimes be disadvantageous to them, yet they experienced the effect of her princely care, in putting an end to the worst admin- istration New Jersey ever knew, by sending him, whose govern- IN BURLINGTON. 87 raent would always be easy to her majesty's subjects here, and satisfactory to himself, whilst he followed so great and good an example."! Smith's History, pp. S55-S57. "boldly coxdemxixg vice." Monsr. Ncau to the Secretary. Extract. New York, 27"^ Feby 170^ " Most PIouoeed Sir : " Now Sir I must answer you to what you ask me in relation to Messieurs Moore and Brooke— those Gentle- men were assuredly an honor to the Mission and laboured with much vigour for the enlargement of the Kingdom of our glorious Redeemer, and one may say without prejudice to the rest that they were the Glory of all the Missionaries the Illustrious Society has sent over hither. The purity and candour of their manners preached as efficaciously as their mouths, insomuch that we cannot sufficiently lament the loss of these two good servants of God, the occasion of whose disgrace was as follows; My|Lord Cornbury has and does still make use of an unfortu- nate Custom of dressing himself in womens Clothes and of exposing himself in that Garb upon the Ramparts to the view of the public ; in that dress he draws a world of spectators about him and consequently as many censures especially for exposing himself in such a manner all the great Holidays and even in an hour or two after going to the Communion, this turns the heart of such as iear God against him ; M' Moore knew all this though he was at Burlington, and this made him censure the Ministers of those parts, who according to him were guilty of a neglect of their duty in taking no notice thereof, and he made no scruple to say publicly that his Lordship deserved to be ex- communicated whereupon My Lord Cornbury, who knew all that was said of him (and who had been informed that M"" Moore had suspended from or at least refused to give the Com- t Lord Lovelace died May 6th, 1709, less than six months after his arrival, and having never been so far in this province as Burlington. He was suc- ceeded in the summer of 1710, by Brigadier Hunter. Among the twelve members of Council, in his instructions, were Lewis Morris, Daniel Coxe, Hugh Huddy and Bobert Quarry. Among the members of the new Assem- bly, those for the town of Burlington, were Isaac DeCou and Eobert Wheeler. 88 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH munion to the Lieut' Governor upon the account of some Debauch and abominable swearing to which that Gentleman is unfortunately addicted) writ to M"' Moore to come hither, to the end that he might send him to Albany but he refused to come saying that the Gentlemen of the Society had allowed him to reside at Burlington till the arrival of M' Talbot ; this refusal exasperated my Lord, who went to Burlington where the Lieut' Governor heartily joined with him to take a public revenge upon jM' Moore ; My Lord who intended to receive the Sacrament at Burlington, was surprised to find nobody the Sunday following, but his own Chaplain to give it him for M' Moore was gone about 12 miles from thence to administer the same to some poor people and this action of his finished the design they had to ruin him, but because they would not discover the motives of oppress- ing this good man they accused him of intermeddling with the- affairs of the Assembly, because he was seen often in the com- pany of Colonel Lewis Morris, but they could never produce against him any evidence worthy of Credit. M'' Brooke was looked upon to be no less criminal because he said Amen to all that M"' Moore did, in fine Sir (for I observe that I grow tedious, but it would require a volume to relate every particular of this unfortunate story) My Lord brought hither with him M"" Moore and without any form of Trial imprisoned him in his Fort to the end that his friends might not see him, however I was there every day ; afterwards My Lord went to Albany leaving him under a Guard of Soldiers who let him go out, since which time we have never seen him more. He was not treated so favorably as the presbyterian Ministers, who having given security were suffered to go where they would. M"' Brooke was here the day that M'' Moore made his escape from the Fort and was diligently sought for by the Officers who intended to have imprisoned him in the stead of M"" Moore; all that night I had two Centinels before my door, but M'' Brooke was not in my house, I caused him to be hid by one of my friends, since which time I have not seen him neither for which I am very sorry, I protest I had no share in the escape of M'' Moore, though I was accused of it as M'' Vesey, Orders were given to stop M' Brooke at Amboy in case he were found there, of which he having had notice was of IN BUELINGTON. 89 the opinion (and so were his friends there too) that it were better to take a Journey to Loudon than to expose himself to the fury of a powerful enemy. This in substance was the Cause of the disgrace and ruin of those two Illustrious servants of God, whose Crime was for opposing and condemning boldly vice and im- morality but the friends of Debauchery and corruption of man- ners affirm that these ministers exceeded their power, and that it did belong only to the Diocesan to suspend or exclude from the Communion persons in authority; so that, since we have no Bishop any body may metamorphize themselves intoDevi]s;with- out fear of punishment. You see Sir what a Condition we are re- duced to. Judge therefore Sir whether we can labour effectually in the reformation of manners, whilst those who Govern us are our chiefest opposers ; I make no doubt that you will have heard that my Lord Cornbury is under arrest for debts he has contracted here, he is selling his household goods but there are several Warrants against him ; I have been to see him once since he was arrested, but I did not find him like M'' Moore; I am assured that he continues to dress himself in "Women's Cloths, but now 'tis after the Dutch manner. I beg you to excuse this long Letter and take leave to salute you with a profound respect as being " Most Honored Sir, " Your most humble and most " obedient Servant " Elias Neau." t NOT THE queen's FAULT. Col. Morris to the Secretary. Extract. "New York, May 30th, 1709. * * " My Lord Cornbury Colonel Nicholson Colonel Quary and Colonel Ingoldsby who now succeeds in the govern- ment as Lieut. GovernorJ have all hopes to be governors either t Mr. Neau was the Society's Catechist in New York. " Honest Elias Neau," Col. Morris calls him. tUpon the death of Lord Lovelace, the goyernment devolved upon Lieut Gov. Ingoldsby, who was almost as odious, to the people of New Jeisey, as Lord Cornbury had been. Field's Provincial Courts of Neio Jersey, p. /». 90 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH of York or Jerseys ; but pray Sir use your best endeavors that we fall not a prey to the Monsters of such arbitrary principles and so ungovernable tempers. Ingoldsby was the cause of the loss of Moore & Brooke triumphs in it quarrels with the whole order says they are all a' pack of rascals and knaves never a Barrel of them the better herring and affronts as many of them as comes in his way and I hope the clergy will convince him that they are not to be the scorn of every reptile if they do not his example will be transcribed, and the Clergy become the Con- tempt of America. * * Tis not the best return for the charge and pains I was at in surrendering the government of the Jerseys to the Queen but it is not her fault she has suffered more than I by committing the powers of government to persons unable to govern themselves and which I hope will not always be so." * '* XHE BEST HOUSE IN AMEEICA FOR A BISHOP. Mr. Talbot to the Secretary. "Burlington, 30th June, 1709. "Sir: " I received your long letter and find Certamen est de lana Caprina. For your moderation, which is nothing in the world but a name which St. Paul never used in all his Epistles nor anything like it, but one where 'tis wrong translated ; it should be let your gentleness be known to all men, which I am for as much as anybody, towards man and Beast too ; but if you mean moderation in Religion, as one said here, ' I don't care whether I go to Heaven or Hell.' Good sir pardon your servant in this thing, but let us not differ about words, but follow the things that are for peace, and things whereby we may plant the Gospel and edify the Church of God. I am very glad to find by the President's letter, that the members of the Honourable Society are convinced, that a head is necessary to the body, but if he don't make haste he will come too late, for here is nothing established, but such a moderation to all that is good, and such a toleration of all that is evil, yea of the most damnable Heresies, which by the way is a damnable Toleration, and worse than the worst persecution that ■ever was i« the world ; for that only IN BUELINGTON. 91 (kstroyed men's bodies, but these destroy body and soul in Hell for ever, which is damnable with a vengeance and will make the last State of poor America worse than the first, if not timely prevented. Is it not strange, that so many islands should be inhabited with Protestants, so many provinces planted by them — so many hundred thousand souls born and bred up here in America; but of all the Kings, Princes and Governours, all the Bishops and Archbishops which have been since the Reforma- tion, they never sent out anybody here to propagate the Gospel "? I say to propagate it by imparting some spiritual gift by ordi- nation or confirmation. I thought the Society had set up to supply these wants, and to take o£F this horrible scandal from the Protestant Churches, but truly they would not hear of it till they had lost their best missionaries (may lose all the rest for ought I know before it be legally obtained.) What ! is there a law against the Gospel? Let it be taken out of the way as Popish and Antichristian ; we can't Baptize anybody hardly now for want of God fathers and God mothers, for who will be bound where they are not like to be discliarged ? I can't get children here to be catechised, for they are ashamed of anything that is good, for want of school masters to teach them better. There is one Mr. Humphreys come ever with my Lord Love- lace, I suppose not unknown to you by Mr. Congreve ; he is a pretty sober young man and graduate of Dublin college ; I have got him £20 subscribed, but that is not enough for one that has a family. If the Society please to add so much to it as they think fit, it will be as good a work as they can do. Mr. Evans liked him so well that he would have had him for a free school at Philadelphia, but that wanderer Mr. Eoss, has got in there I believe'by this time, for they would not be quiet till they got poor Mr. Club to resign. I pity Mr. Jenkin's case, and I hope the society will restore him, for he is young enough to move pity and to amend ; or if he cannot live there, let him be Itine- rant in this province and I will help him what I can ; the churches in east Jersey are falling to the ground for lack of looking after, I can't go there above once or twice a year to administer the Holy Sacrament that they be not quite starved. It had been better not to have put these poor people to the 92 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH charge of building churches, than have nobody to supply them, I can't get so much as a Reader here for auy of them, and it were to save their souls. You that live at home in ease and plenty, little do you know what they and we do bear and suffer here, and how many thousand souls are legally lost whilst they at home are legally supplying them. "Who will answer it tO' Jesus Christ who will require an account of us all, and that very speedily too, meanwhile He has charged all to take care of his flock not by constraint but willingly, not for filthy Lucre but of a ready mind ; then they who don't care whether they go to Heaven or Hell will have no reward for that moderation. I find in your books that one Mr. Sergt, Hooke is willing to give the tenth of his Land to the Church at Hopewell ; pray let him send me a power and I will take care of it, and get him a purchaser for the rest. I have got possession of the best house iu America for a Bishop's seat ; the Archbishop told me he would con- tribute towards it and so I hope will others ; pray let me know your mind in this matter, as soon as may be, for if they slip this opportunity, there is not such another to be had. Our church here does flourish, God be praised, and the town too is much more populous than it was ; I hope we shall soon be out of Debt, meanwhile I take nothing of them, there is my mode- ration ; besides I bless God, I have kept the peace where no- body else did or could, and that is no sign of immoderation ; now I have shown you my moderationf by my works, pray show me yours that I may learn more how to approve myself as I ought. " Yours &c " John Talbot." " Pray for God's sake send us some books of all sorts, especially Common Prayer books. f J. Bass, in a letter to the Secretary written about this time, says: ''I must not omit here to assure you, that that good man, the Reverend Mr. Tal- bot, deserves as much the care and regards of the Society as any minister amongst us, and hath been in my opinion as universally useful. Notwithstand- ing some things that you in your Letter desire he might be more moderate in, his conversation is unblameable, and his care and concern more for the interest of the Church and the glory of God than for any thing that can concern himself." IN BURLINGTON. 93 " A CLOUD OF MELANCHOLY THOUGHTS." Mr. Talbot to the Secretary. " Burlington, 27th September, 1709. " Sir : " Though I have sent you several letters of late, yet I can't omit so good an opportunity as this by Mr. Hamilton of giving my duty and service to the Honorable Society ; my comfort is I have always told them the truth both at home and abroad, though I was not believed till it was too late. When I reflect on the progress of the Gospel (I will not say the Church for we never had it here, nor never shall till there comes over a propa- gator to plant and to build it up) a cloud of melancholy thoughts throngs upon me; for when the Shepherds are smitten the sheep of the flock must need be scattered abroad. Mr. Moore, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Muirson, Mr. Rudman, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Urqu- hart, all worthy men, dead in less than two years, and almost all the rest run away, as Black, Crawford, Nichols ; Ross is a wandering star, we do not know where he will fix ; meanwhile he does not well to supplant and undermine, let him be confined to some place where there is need, and not stay altogether in the town to do more hurt than good ; there's Mr. Evans, Mr. Ross, and Mr. Club all at Philadelphia, and none else in that Province, where the Society have sent most ; at Chester there's none, at New Castle none, at Appoquimony none, at Dover hundred none, at the whorekills none, and the people in all these places so abated of their zeal, that I'm sure it had been much better to have sent none at all, than none to supply the death and absence of these men. Here is not one come to sup- ply the loss of these 10 missionaries, and if there does come any what will they do but find great discouragements, and the last state of their several places worse than the first ; wherefore my advice is, with humble submission to my superiors, to keep their money and give us leave to come home, and send no more till they think fit to send a propagator of the Gospel ; for other- wise their planting the Gospel is like the Indians planting gun- powder, which can never take root, but is blown away by every wind. Poor brother Jenkins was baited to death with musqui- 94 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH toes, and blood thirsty Gal-Knippers, which would not let him rest night nor day, 'till he got a fever at Appoquimony, came to Philadelphia, and died immediately of a Calenture; my brother Evans and I buried him as well as we could, it cost us above £20 for, poor man! he had nothing, being out of Quantum with the Society, and his bills protested. If you please to call to mind, I told the Society when I was there, that those places must be served by Itinerants, and that it is hardly possible for anybody to abide there, that is not born there, 'till he is mus- quito proof; those little things are a great plague in some parts, and when a man is persecuted in one place he should have leave to go to another, or else, he has very hard measure, especially in these parts where our life is a kind of Penance both winter and summer, and nobody can tell, which is the worst, the extreme heat or cold. I hear Mr. Vaughan is arrived at Bos- ton, but is not yet come into this province, he will have enough to do to supply Mr. Brook's charge at Elizabeth Town, Amboy, Piscataway, who have had none since he left them ; but I have done for them, may be once in a quarter or so ; somebody occa- sionally passing by that way, but poor Hopewell has built a Church and have had no minister yet ; and he had need be a good one that comes after Mr. Moore ; there be many more in England but none so good as to come over and help us, that 1 can see or hear of. As for the account of what Indians we have converted, truly I never saw nor knew any that were Christians indeed ; but I know there are hundreds, yea thousands of our white folks, that are turned Infidels for want of looking after. Let them that have the watch look out and see what they will answer ; for he that is higher than the highest regards. I have received nothing from the people in this province, nor will not till they be out of debt for building the church. I leave honest Mr. Hamilton to give you a farther account of our aifairs, and how we do ; he has been one of oar benefactors and given us £10. I hope when he returns, the Society will be so kind as to send us some Common Prayer books which we very much want here and at Hopewell, Maidenhead, and everywhere. I pray God direct and prosper the deaigns of the sacred Society, that IN BURLINGTON.. 94 Religion and learning, piety aiwl virtue, may be established, among us for all generations : so- 1 rest, sir, "Your's &c. JoHx Talbot. " I hope you will put the Society in m^ind of what we have often desired, a school master, for there is none in Town nor in all the province that is good; and without, we can't instruct the children as they ought to be in the Catechism, for they will not be brought to say it in the Church till they have been, taught at school." THE WILLS PEOVED.. Nearly a year had elapsed since Messrs. Moore and' Brooke set sail for England, and no tidings of the ship, or of any one on board, had been received. With this in mind, the following have a sad and touching interest. " Burlington the 18* Octo. 1709. " Then appeared before me, Jeremiah Bass Esq, commis- sioned and appointed by the honorable Coll Richard Ligoldsby Lt Governor & Com'' in Chief of the Province of New Jersey^ John Talbott, Gierke, one of the Witnesses to the within written Will and made oath on the holy Evangelists of Almighty God that he was present and saw the Testator Thorowgood Moore signe seale & publish the within writing to be his last Will and Testament and that at the time of the signeing thereof he was of sound and disposing memory to the best of his knowledge & beliefe and that at the same time he saw Samuell Miles Thomas- Barclay and John Brooke sign the same as Witnesses thereto in presence of the testator. "Jurat. Coram Me " J. Bass." " Burlington the 18* Octo'^ 1709. " Then appeared before me Jeremiah Bass Esq'' Commission- ated and appointed by the honorable Coll Richard Ingoldsby Lieut Gover"" & Commander in Chief of the Province of New Jersey &c, John Talbot, Gierke, and made oath on the holy Evangelists of Almighty God that he was present and saw the- within named John Brooke signe seale publish and declare the- within written Instrument to be his- last Will and Testament and that at the time of the signeing: thereof: he was of sound &: 96 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH disposino; mind and Memory to the best of his knowledge and beliefe and that at the same time he saw Robert Owen John Brocass and Hugh Venables signe the same as witnesses thereto in presence of the testator. " Jurat. Coram me "J. Bass." THE WILL OF THOMAS LECITER. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Leciter, of the Towne of Piscattaway, in the Easterne Division of this her Majestys Province of New Jersey, being Well in health, and of Sound understanding and Judgement, praised be God for the Same, I Sett considering the uncertainety of humane life and the Certainety of Rendring up my Soule to God that Gave it at Such time as it Shall please him to Require it that I may Settle that estate that it hath pleased God to give me far above my desert I make and ordaine this my last will and Testament in Manner and forme following. First I give my Soule to Almighty God who gave it to me firmely believeing that I shall Attaine to life Eternall in heaven above through the merits and mediation of my Blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and my body to be decently interred and as to Such worldly Good as I am possest of after my Just debts are paid and Satisfied I Give bequeath and dispose of the Same in manner following : I Give &: bequeath unto the Church of St. Anne in Burlington in her Majestys Province of New Jersey that Is to Say the ministry of the Said Church, two hundred and Six ackers of Land lyeing and being upon Stoney Brooke in the Easterne division of this Province which I bought of Richard Stockton for the use of the Said Church and Noe other: I also Will and bequeath all the Rest of my Estate now in the possession of Joseph Worth to the onely use benefitt and behough of him the said Joseph Worth his heirs or Executors. I doe nominate and Appoint Mr. Robert Wheeler, of Burlington Merchant my Sole and onely Executor of this my Last Will and Testament Revoakeing hereby and disanulling all and all manner of other or former Will or Wills Testament or Testaments and doe desire and Request that this onely may be deemed and Esteemed, and IN BURLINGTON. 97 taken as my true and onely Last Will and Testament. In wit- ness whereof I have hereunto Sett my hand and affixed my Seale this tenth Day of July in the eighth year of the Eeigne of our Sovereigne Lady Anne over England &c Queen Annoq Dom 1709." " Thomas IjEciter. [ l. s.] " [Proved before Jeremiah Bass, Nov. 14t.h, 1709.] "letters pattent" foe ST. Mary's church. " Anne, by the Grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland Queen Defender of the faith &c To all Cheistiak People to whome these presents shall come Greeting. Wee being very well Assured that nothing can tend more to the pros- perity and Welfare of any people, than the Establishment of the true Religion, and promoting of Piety and Virtue, which wee have always thought it our Duty as much as in us lies to incourage in all those places that are under our Care and Gov- ernment, That God may be Glorified, and the Inhabitants Duly Instructed in the principles of the Christian Religion ; and knowing that it will be highly Condusive to the Attaineing of those Ends, that all Possible Encouragement be given for the Erecting and Building of convenient places for the preaching of the word of God, and Administring of the holy Sacraments, ac- cording to the Doctrine and Liturgy of the Church of England ; and also that a sufficient maintenance be Provided for an Otho- dox Clergyman to live and Reside amongst them. And whereas the Reverend Mr. John Talbot, minister of the Church of St. Mary in our Towne of Burlington, Daniel Coxe and Hugh Huddy, Esqrs., two of our Councill for the sd Province, Jeremiah Bass, Esq our Secretary, Alexander Griffith, Esq our Attorney Generall of our Province of New J^sey with Divers others have by their petition to our Trusty and AVell-beroved Coll Richard Ingoldesby, our Lieutenant Gov and Commander- in-Chief of our sd Province Desired that they might have our Royall Grant and Charter, Enabling them to Act as a Body Corporate by the Name of the Minister, Church wardens and Vestrymen of the Church of St. Mary in Burlington and that they might have power to Receive Gifts, to Purchase Lands and Houses, to make Leases, and to make such Rules and Orders for the Disposall of their Church Affairs as shall be Agreeable to the Laws and Constitutions of our Kingdome of Great Brittain Know yee therefore that we have for the Considera- tions Aforesd of our Special Grace Certain Knowledge and 98 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH Mere Motion Willed Ordained Constituted and Appointed and by these presents for us our heirs and successors, Doe Will Ordain Constitute Appoint and Grant That the Reverend Mr. John Talbot, master of Arts and the Minister of our Towne of Burlington for the time being Robert Wheeler and George Willis Church Wardens of our sd Church and the two Church Wardens for the time being Coll: Daniel Coxe Lieut. (^oU: Hugh Huddy two of our Councill for our said Province Jere- miah Bass Esq our Secretary of our sd Province, Alexander Griffeth, Esq., our Attorney Generall Thomas Revell Daniel Leeds William Bustill William Budd Nathaniel Westland John Roberts Abraham Hewlings, and their Successors to be Elected in Manner as is hereafter Directed be, and forever hereafter shall be one body Politick and Corporate in Deed and in Name by the Name of the Minister, Church Wardens and Vestrymen of the Church of Saint Mary in Burlington and them and their successors by the same Name We doe by these presents for us Our heirs and successors Really and fully make Ordain Consti- tute and Declare one Body Politick Corporate in Deed and in Name to have Community and succession perpetual! and that they and their Successors by that Name shall and may forever hereafter be persons Able and Capable in the Law to purchase, have, take, receive and Enjoy to them and their Successors, Mes- suages Lands Tenements Rents Liberties Priviledges, Jurisdic- tions, Franchises and Other Heriditaments Whatsoever of Whatsoever Nature, kind and Quality they be, in fee and per- petuity not Exceeding the yearly Value of three hundred Pounds Sterlling per Annum and also Estates for Lives or Years, and all Goods Chattels and things Whatsoever of What Name Nature Quality or Vallue soever they be, for the better Support and Maintainance of an Orthodox Minister in the sd Church and the promotion of Piety and Religion, and likew'ise the Maintaining and keeping in good Repaire the Fabrick of the sd Church and providing Decent Ornaments for the Same As Also full Power to Give Grant Bargain Sell and Dispose of any of the sd Lands either for Terme of years or in Fee : Pro- vided always that Such and so many Lands of the full Vallue of such as are sold shall be Bona Fide purchased and Settled for the Uses Aforesd And by tlie name aforesaid they shall and may be Able to Plead and be Impleaded Answer and be An- swered and to Defend and be Defended in All Courts and Places Whatsoever and before whatsoever Judges, Justices or Other Officers or Other Courts Whatsoever of us, our heirs and Suc- cessors in all and Singular Actions Plaints Pleas Matters and Demands of What kind Nature or Quality soever they be and to IN BURLINGTON. 98 Act aud Doe all other matters and things in as Ample ninnner and form as any Other our Leidge subjects in our Realm of Great Brittain being Persons Able and Capable in the Law within our Realm of Great Brittain can or may have, purchase Receive, Possess take Enjoy sett Lett Demize Plead and be Im- pleaded Answer and be Answered unto Defend and be Defended Doe permitt and Execute And that the sd Corporation forever hereafter shall and may have A Common Seale for the Causes and Businesses of them and their Successors and may Change and Alter the Same at their will and Pleasure And: for the better Execution of the purposes Aforesd, We doe Give and Grant to the sd John Talbot Robert Wheeler George Willis Coll: Daniel Coxe Lieut. Coll: Hugh Huddy, Jeremiah Bass Alexander Griffeth, Thomas Revell Daniel Leeds William Bustill William Budd Nathaniel Westland John Roberts and Abraham Hewlings and their successors forever that on Monday in Easter Week Yearly at Some Convenient place to be by them Appointed of which Notice shall be Given by the Minister on Easter Day between the hours of Eight and Twelve in the Morn- ing to Elect and Chuse by Majority of Voices, two Church Wardens & so many Vestrymen as shall be wanting to Com- pleat the Number of twelve Vestrymen besides the two Church Wardens out of the most Substantial Communicants of and in the said Church, And we doe further will, and by these presents for us, our heirs and successors, Ordain and Grant unto the sd Minister, Church wardens and Vestrymen, and their Successors that they and their Successors or the Major part of them shall have power to meet and Assemble at such times and places, and soe Often as they shall think Convenient Publick Notice being Given thereof in the Church the preceding Sunday and shall and may Consult Determine Constitute Ordaine and make any Constitutions Laws Ordinances and Statutes whatsoever pro- vided they be not Contrary to our Laws of our Kingdome of Great Brittain and the present Constitutions of our sd Churcli of England as also to Execute Leases for three Lives or Twenty- one Years And Also Bargains Sales or Grants in fee upon the proviso Aforesd Which to them or the Major part of them there present shall Seem reasonable Profittable or Requisite for Touch- ing or Concerning the Good Estate Rule Order and Govern- mentof the sd Corporation and for the more Eflectuall promoteing the Aforesd Designs And Whereas it may soe happen that some person or persons that are now, or may hereafter be Chosen to be Church Wardens or of our Vestry of our sd Church may Either Change the place of their Aboad, and Reside out of our County of Burlington or may become Scandalous in his Life & 100 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Conversation, that then and in Such Cases it Shall and may be Lawfull for the said Minister, Church "Wardens and Vestrymen provided there be not less than the Number of Eight that doe Agree to the Same to Suspend or Remove the sd Person or per- sons from being Voteing or Acting as Church "Warden or Vestryman, and forthwith to proceed to a New Election of Some Other fitt person in his Roome as they shall see meet and Con- venient And Lastly our Pleasure is that these our Letters Pattents, or the Involment thereof shall be Good Eirm Vailed and Effectual! in the Law According to our Royall Intentions herein before Declared Ix Witness whereof: we have caused these our Letters to be made Pattents and Our Scale of our Province of New Jersey to be hereunto Affixed. " "Witness our Trusty and Well beloved Richard Ingoldesby, Esq our Lieut. Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over our Provinces of New Jersey, New York and all the Territories and Tracts of Land Depending thereon in America and Vice Admiral of the Same, &c. At Burlington, in Our Said Prov- ince of New Jersey, the Twenty fifth day of January, in the Eighth Yeare of our Reign Annoq Dom : 1709. " J. Bass, Secretary." The Report of the S. P. G., for 1710, says : "It having been frequently represented to the Society, that there is a very great want of a Bishop to govern those missionaries whom the Society has, or shall, from time to time, send over to New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and other parts of the continent of North America, as well as the rest of the clergy in those and the adjacent colonies; and to ordain others, and to confirm the children of the clergy and the laity; this matter has been most seriously considered of, and is yet depending before the Society ; and in the meantime, and till they can bring it to bear, they are looking out for the best and most commodious place, as near the centre as possible of the above-mentioned colonies, to fix the See for the said Bishop ; and having been informed, that at Bur- lington in New Jersey there is a spacious and very convenient house, with some land belonging to it, (fit for the purpose,) to Ije disposed of upon good terms, they have empowered the hon- ourable Colonel Hunter, her majesty's governor of New York and the Jerseys, [there having been originally two provinces, IN BURLINGTON. 101 East and West Jersey, the whole when united, was often called 'the Jerseys,'] to treat with the owner for the purchase thereof." Gov. Hunter to the Secretary. Extract. "New York 7th May 1711. * * "We are happy iu these provinces in a good set ol Missionaries, who generally labor hard in their Functions and are men of good lives and ability. Mr. Talbot I have found a perfect honest man, and an indefatigable Laborer : If he had less warmth he might have more success but that's the effect of constitution." * * "not much peogress." 3Ir. Bass to Secretary. Extract. "Burlington 17th Dec'' 1711. "Sm: "The state of the Church here you will have a just and full account of from the Bearer I wish he were able to give you a good account of the purchase of the house at the point. I think there is not much more progress made in it than was when the Honble Coll Nicholson left these parts but hope it will be con- cluded in the Spring when his Excellency comes to Burlington. I should be very glad to be serviceable either to the Church or the Society in this or any other affair that lies in my power. I beg the favor of your good offices to the bearer and that you will use what interest you have with that Honble Society for the promoting the interest of the best of Churches in these parts by the accelerating the coming of a Bishop amongst us : the Clergy now are more numerous than they were some years past and tis to be feared differences may arise which can no wayS be terminated but by his authority. But having wrote largely on this and what other things relating to the interest of the Church in these parts I shall only beg the honor of your continued cor- respondence and that you will believe me to be "Sir " your affectionate friend " and very humble servant "J. Bass." 102 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH EOYAL REPEAL OF THE NEW FORM OF PROTESTATION. ,— ^— ^ Att the Court at St. James's ye \. ^ 19th of December, 1711." ^°?!^? I Present S'gil"- J The Queen's most Excellt. Maj'ty. Lord Keeper Lord Treasurer Lord President Lord Privy Seal Lord Chamberlain Duke of Beaufort Duke of Hamilton Duke of Kent Lord Steward Earle of Northampton Earle of Winchelsea Earle of Thanet Earle of Clarendon Earle of Rochester Earle of Abbingdon Earle of Cholmondley Earle of Mar Earle of Orkney Earle of Islay Earle of Dartmouth Earle of Ferrers Earle of Orrery Lord North & Grey Lord Lexington Lord Bark ley Lord Guernsey Mr. Speaker Mr. Pagett Mr. Comptroller Mr. Secry St. John Mr. Chancell'r of ye Exchequer Lord Chief Justice Trevor Sr. Charles Hedges Lieut. Gen'll Erie The Lords Comm'rs for Trade and Plantations having this Day Represented to ye Board, That in Obedience to her Majes- ties Order in Council, they have Considered of ye Address of ye Minister, Church Wardens and Vestry of ye Parish Church of St. Mary's in Birdlington in her Majesties Province of New Jersey, Complaining of an Act lately passed in Pensilvania Constituting a New form of Protestation, repugnant to ye Affir- mation, Enjoined by Act of Parliament here, Entituled, an Act directing an Affirmation to such who for Conscience Sake can- not take an Oath, which the Comisioners find materially to differ from ye Affirmation Enioined ye Quakers by Act of Parliament here And therefore humbly offerr it as their Opinion that the sd Law be Disallowed, her Majesty taking the same into Consider- acon is pleased with ye advice of her Privy Council pursuant to ye Powers reserved to her Majesty by ye Letters Patents under ye Great Seal of England to William Penn, Esq., Proprietor of ye sd Pi'ovince of Pensilvania, to declare her Disallowance & Disapprobation of ye sd Law, And According to her Majesties Pleasure, the same is hereby repealed, and Declared Void & of none Effect. Christo: Musgrave. IN BUELINGTON. . 103 THE LATE MR. MOOEE's AFFAIRS. Col. Morris to John Chamberlayne, Esq. "Feb. 20,1711. -" Worthy Sir : " My Lord of London laid his commands on me to transmitt him an account of the affairs of M'' Moore, which I have done, and inclosed me duplicates of what Affidavits I sent to his Lordship, and of M' Sharp's narrative, who kept a Diary while in N. York. I wrote also to the several ministers in New York to tell me what they knew of it to take away all Pretence of acting clandestinely, and to give those of them, who were my Lord Cornburys friends an opportunity of saying what they ■eould in his justification, for you must not wonder that M'^ Vesey begins to set up to head a party of those ; I have got no answer from any body but honest Elias Neau, who tells me he has give you what account he could of that matter, which is in- closed with my letter. You may see by those affidavits there could be no such thing as a Parole given, for my Lord was so far from admitting any thing like it that he would not even permitt him to go to Church, tho' security was offered for his return, and most certainly the officer in my Lords absence, ■durst not besides how can a man be said to be at liberty on his Parole when orders are given from officer to officer, to keep him a Prisoner, and a centinel charged with him ; if he was on his Parole, why was the centinel put in irons, and so severely pun- ished for letting him make his escape, this ought not to liave been done if he was on his Parole. I am sure I never heard of any such thing till I saw a Paragraph of your letter to M' Sharp; His Lordship or his friends in England have started that which nobody here ever dream't, could have been possible to offer in a case so well known but the Affidavits will sett that matter in its true light. This pretence that M' Moore deny'd the Queens Supremacy is as weak as its untrue, for if he really had my Lord had then scope enough to gratify a resentment, which his conduct to M' Moore shew'd he did not want. Bur- lington was not without a strong Goal which would have been ■& more severe confinement than the Fort of New York, and a 104 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH Tryal upon the Spot where evidences (if any) were to be had, was much more natural as well as jjUstifiable, than sending him to England 3000 miles off, where no such thing could be piroved against him. All that M'' Moore wanted was to go to England? to lay his complaints at the feet of his superiours, and would he or any of his friends in the least have believed my Lord would have sent him there, he never would have undertaken so hazardous expensive and fatigueing a journey to New England in order to procure a passage home, no, his fears suggested other things and whether groundless or not I shall not determine, I have heard it offered that the reason of my Lords intentions in sending M"" Moore home, was because he was cautious in meddling in Ecclesiastical affairs, why then did he confirm that ridiculous suspition of M'' Moore by Coll Ingoldsby that was properly an ecclesiastical affair and meddling with a witness but of this enough." Colonial History of N. York, Vol. F; pp. 318-9. Gov. Hunter to the Secretary. Extracts. "New York Feby 25th 171|: * * "This serves for Prologue to a story which I believe will no less surprize you than it startled me. " Col. Heathcote told me he was privately informed that there- had been a representation against me carried about to some of the Clergy for Subscription ; I could not believe it being con- scious to myself of nothing that I had done, left undone,, or intended, with relation to the Churchs Interest, that the most consumate malice could ground a representation upon. That worthy gentleman was of the same opinion but positive that there was such a representation, for which reason he in con- junction with Coll Morris as members of the society thought fit to write a letter to Mr. Vesey & Mr. Henderson in whose hands they understood this paper to be & who were the principal con- trivers and Promoters of it. * * there came over hither one Mr. Henderson a missionary with a new Light * * he is upon his departure to England charged with the clandes- tine representation. This young Gentleman came from Englandi IN BUELINGTON. IO5 not long agoe for Dover Hundred of Pensilvania whether he disliked the people or the people him I cannot tell but he remayned but a very short time among them and returning to Burlington in the Jerseys Mr. Talbot got him to supply his place during his absence, being come himself to New York to pursue a resolution he had taken of going for England; Col. Quary acquainted me that in his passage through Burlington he found that poor congregation all in a flame, Mr. Henderson it seems had thought fit in performing Divine Service to leave out that prayer in the Litany for Victory over her Maj'^' Enne- mies, and the prayer appointed to be said in time of "War ; The chiefe of that Congregation had took exceptions at this, but he gave them no other reasons for so doing but that Mr. Talbot had done so, they replyd that having been long acquainted with Mr. Talbots exemplary life they were willing to bear with his scruples, but he could pretend none having formerly never omitted them & further that this would look as if that congrega- tion could not bear any such prayers which was a thing far from their hearts, and entreated him to pray as he was appointed by his superiors, or they would not willingly assist at them for the future. Mr. Quary dcsi^d me to speak to Mr. Talbot upon this head ; I begg'd^of him first to do so, and then if there was any necessity I wou'd, h\did so, & the result was that Mr. Talbot went back to Burlin^on and Mr. Henderson came hither to go for England in his place, having in charge the secret Rep" mentioned ; * * I have now bargained with Mr. Tatham for that House and Land at Burlington & as you will observe by the enclosed Deed marked (C) have reserved the space to four months for the Societie's Assent or dissent, which I beg I may have speedily that we may not be loaded with Interest. The house is much out of repair and will be in a Short time uninhabitable, if there be not directions giveu for repairs." * * MK. TALBOT BUYS A HOUSE. On the 16* of March, 1711, Hugh Huddy, "for the sume of One Hundred & ffbrty pounds of currant silver money att the 106 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH rate of nine shillings & two pence pr ounce," conveyed to " John Talbot, Clerk," a house, and lot containing 2f acres of land fronting on the East side of Second [afterwards named Talbot] street, between the land of John and Jonathan Fox and the land of Walter Humphrey, 21 perches and 10 feet. Also, 23 perches of laud next adjoining. M' Huddy delivered the property into the possession of M' Talbot in the presence of Robert Wheeler, Thomas Gilberthorp and George Willis, and received £140, " in full sattisfaction therefor." The Deed was acknowledged before Daniel Coxe, Oct. 27*, 1711, and "entered iu the publique Records of the Province," in "Lib A. A. A. folio 376, 377, by J. Bass, Secretary." Original Deed. THE S. p. G. BUY THE TATHAM PEOPEETY. On the 29"" of October, 1712,— "in the Eleventh year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lady Anne, by the Grace of God Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" — "his Excellency Robert Hunter Esq, Captain Gen- eral and Governor in Chief of the Provinces of New York and New Jersey and the Territories depending on them in America, &c, and one of the Members of the Right Honorable, the Society for the propagation of the Gospel in iforeign Parts," in behalf of said Society, purchased for " £600, sterling money of England," f the famous property " at the Point ; " the Survey of which, by Daniel Leeds, in 1689, and the description of its " Great and Stately Palace," J by Gabriel Thomas iu 1698, are given on pp. 11 and 17. fin 1712, there is the following report : "The Society did little else this year in the cause of the Church abroad, but finish the contract for the house at Burlington, [known afterwards as Bublington House,] mentioned in the abstract of 1711, as the best and most commodious place for fixing one of tlie Bishops' Sees ; which was effected by agreement between John Tatham, gent., and his excellency Kobert Hunter, Esq. ; the former having made over the fee simple for ever to the Society, on the valuable consideration of six hun- dred .pounds English sterling, or nine hundred pounds current money of New York, to be computed eight shillings each ounce, at the expiration of four calendar months, after the date thereof, Feb. 26, 1711." JThe first occupant of this "Palace"— John Tatham, a man of great wealth and culture, (whose Will, and Inventory, in the Secretary's office at Trenton, afford much information concerning him)— died in 1701, and left IN BURLINGTON. 107 TO BE MADE HABITABLE FOE A BISHOP. Messrs. Evans and Talbot to the Society. "Burlington, December 4th, 17] 2. ^' Right Reverend and Right Hon. Sirs : * * "In these parts of the world the great enemy of mankind hath for many hundred years ruled with an uninter- rupted sway, and we are sensible that he doth and will use all the means possible to hinder and discourage the Missionaries, whose business it is to promulgate the Gospel, and by that means to deliver his Captives from the greatest slavery into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God. Our Great Master hath, in these parts, raised us up some faithful friends of all ranks who are zealously affected both to us and the work we are engaged in, and nothing now seems more wanting to establish the Church, in a flourishing state, than the residing of a Bishop amongst us in these parts ; which we are in hopes it will not be long before we are blessed with, since we are informed the Hon- orable Society have closed the bargain for the house at the point, and directed the fitting it up for the reception of a Bishop. We are sorry any accident should have altered so charitable and good a design, and therefore you may imagine it was with no little concern that we beheld the damage done by fire, on one part of the house, since the closing of the bargain, (though before any possession was given to any person on account of the Society.) On the 23d October, in the afternoon, by the foul- ness of the chimney and carelessness of one Stiles, who kept possession for Mr. Tatham, the fire took on the top of the Roof, but by the industry and care of all sorts of people was extin- guished with the loss of part of the Roof of that part of the house that lieth next the Town, and little other damage. His Excellency the Governor, by his letter to Mr. Talbot of the 3d November, 1712, hath directed him to repair the house and make it habitable for a Bishop ; which since it could not be it to his widow, Elizabeth. She died shortly afterwards, and left it to Thomas Eevell, in trust for her children, being minors. Her son — likewise named John — and Mary, his wife, of New York, executed to Gov. Hunter, the Deed, from which these particulars are drawn, and which was acknowledged before David Jamison, Esq., Chief Justice of the Province of New Jersey." 108 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH done this winter, as your Honours may see by the enclosed cer- tificate, we thought it more advisable to acquaint the Society thereof, as also our opinion that it would be less chargeable and more certain, if the Society would please to give order to some person in this Town to manage that work, and believe Mr. Sec- retary Bass hath already (without any directions) taken care to- provide some things necessary for the covering the House and fencing the Garden, &o., and whose zeal for the interests of the Church, and particularly for the coming over of a Bishop, we believe is not unknown to the Honorable Society, if his letters of the 22d May, 1711, with the enclosed papers, were communi- cated to the Society. We herewith send the Honorable Society the carpenter's opinion about the repairs, and believe that the sending Glass, Sheet Lead, Nails, &c., from England would be both better and cheaper than to purchase them here. We earnestly pray for a blessing on your pious endeavours for the Glory of God and good of his Church, and remain with all imaginable deference, " Right Reverend and Right Honorable, " Your most obedient and faithful " Humble Servants, "Evan Evans, " John Talbot." feom the clergy at a general meeting. " May it please the Honorable Society " As your Honble Body has recommended to us in particular manner the maintaining a correspondence among ourselves in order to cherish a Brotherly affection so we have made it our business ever since we had the Letter by our Rev" Brother M'' Henderson to take the most effectual measures we could think of to carry on the said most useful christian design and as we of the province of Pensilvania have fixed upon certain times to meet together so to render the correspondence so earnestly recommended to us the more extensive and consequently the more acceptable to our Honble Superiors. " We at our meeting at Philadelphia agreed at a Motion made IN BUELINGTON. 109 •by some of our Bretheren of New York and New Jersey con- cerning a General Meeting of the Clergy of the said provinces and us in prosecution of the said Motion, we fixed upon this day and place and tho' we make no doubt of our Bretherens good inclinations to give us a Meeting, yet to our surprize none of them besides one Reverend Brother M'' Talbot thought fit to be present ; the reason of this unexpected disappointment we cannot find out except the Governor of New York his summon- ing our Bretheren to meet at New York much about this time, which we cannot chuse but construe from what we can learn from very good hands, to be done to frustrate our well designed endeavours to follow the Instructions given to us by the Honble Society in this particular we have nothing further that is material to add having by this very opportunity written at large to the Board we beg leave to conclude this with an account of ■our going directly from this place to the opening of a New Church at Oxford where M" Talbot is to preach upon that occa- sion & with our liearty prayers for a constant blessing upon the most Christian endeavors of our Hon'ble patrons and Benefac- tors, we are with all imaginable deference " May it please the Honble Society " Your most dutiful & most " Obed' humble Servants ^' Geo. Ross Johij Talbot John Clubb Evax Evans Jac. Henderson Ericus Biorck John Humphreys Andrew Sandel." 3Ir. Talbot to the Secretary. " Burlington, Augs' 6th 1713. ''Sir: "Tho' I have not had the favour of a Letter from the Honble Society since Mr. Henderson arrived in these parts, yet I think it my duty to take all opportunities of paying all dutiful regards to that- Venerable body. Therefore I could not fail to salute them by the hands of my good brother Evans Rector of the 110 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Church at Philadelphia who comes home ia the service of the Church which never wanted patronage so much as now in all these two jjrovinces particularly New Jersey and New York and I may say in Pensylvania too. The rights of the Church are invaded and possessed by her Enemies. Aifidavits are procured and dispersed by the worst of men against the best Missionaries, the plate and books given by the Society and other benefactors are violently carried away, and those who pretend to be pro- moters of the Gospel use all ways and means and have persuaded one unworthy Brother to carry affidavit from province to province against another and as I have always said we cannot expect any better treatment till we have a superior jjastor to order and establish the Church, this is the one thing necessary which I have been soliciting these ten years. I find it all in vain for them or us to offer to propagate the Gospel or Erect the Church without Bishop or Deacon which I humbly offer to our superiors at home for the burden is too hard upon us poor presbiters, who labor under all sorts of perils and diffi- culties which we are not able to bear any longer. But I need say no more by this worthy Brother, who has been a faithful Laborer here these 13 years and has a particular account of the affairs of all his churches to whom I do with all humility refer the Honble Society upon whose credit they may safely depend. So desiring your prayers and protection " I remain Sir &c " John Talbot." a eemonsteaxce and petition. The Churchwardens and Vestry to the S. P. G. " Burlington March 25'" 1714. " Right Rev° and Right Honorable " To whom with a greater probability of success can we ad- dress in a cause in which the Church is concerned than to you whose peculiar business is to propagate the Gospel in Foreign parts : you that have with an uncommon generosity at a vast expense and charge sent over Ministers rightly ordained into these dark corners of the world to turn the people from darkness IN BUELINGTON. HI to light from error to truth and by all means to endeavor the increase and flourishing estate of the Church we believe cannot but be concerned at those steps that are taken by some amongst us to defeat all those good designs to discourage and ruin our Infant Church and propagate false and erroneous principles destructive to the interest both of the Church and state. On these considerations it is that we humbly presume to address your honours that you would aiford us your assistance to put a stop unto those mischiefs that unreasonable men under a color of a law are endeavoring to bring on this Church and Colony. Had only our estates been endangered by their mischievous devices we should not have presumed to interrupt you from your more weighty aifairs to hear our complaints but when our reputations Laws liberties lives and what is and ought to be dearer to us than all our holy Religion is subjected to the humours of unreasonable men and made the sport of faction and party when men whose avowed principle it is that the taking of an oath in any cause whatsoever though enjoined by the laws of the Land is unlawful shall by a law of their own making be admitted to enjoy all offices of profit and trust and to serve on all Jurys except Petty Jurys in causes criminal. As your Honors will see is designed by the inclosed act past by an As- sembly great part of which are Quakers. We hope you will give us your assistance to prevent the dangers the Ministers and Members of our Church must undeniably be exposed to by such laws can your hon'''® Society hear that the whole course of the common law is changed and men who will not swear mingled in the same number with those who are under the sacred obliga- tion of an oath and this called a Jury and by a law enabled tO' try all causes criminal and mixt and the same persons enabled to sit as Judges who have taken no oath for the due discharge of their offices and not join with us in addressing her Majesty to disallow that act that has given them this power and thereby to save us from the dangers threatened. Had we been so happy to have a Bishop residing in these parts of the world we doubt not he would have put a stop to these growing mischiefs which we fear will never be removed without. To remonstrate the state and case of our Churches in writing is both tedious and trouble- 112 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH some and at last must of necessity fall short of giving that just idea of things and persons to any that are at so great a distance from these parts as our circumstances require which would be easily discerned and as easily helped by a person of that sacred order residing among us. "We therefore humbly pray that your Honorable Society would be pleased to grant us their assistance in getting the inclosed act of Assembly disallowed by her Majesty and as the only means of securing us from the like attempts for the future that your endeavors may be used to hasten the sending a Bishop amongst us the want of which on the Continent and Islands of America is such an instance as the christian world from the Apostles days to this time hath never produced the like when so many thousand souls as the Northern Colonies alone have inhabiting in them and the greatest part of them professing themselves Members of an Episcopal church have no Bishop residing amongst them to rule and govern them it is no wonder if the Members grow careless remiss and slack in their duty if many fall into scandalous and damning errors, if Atheism Deism Quakerism Freethinking & other heresies increase amongst us, if scandals are both given and taken when the Ecclesiastical sword is wanting to punish evil doers to reduce the erroneous and cast off the heretics. "How happy were our churches under the administration of the Earl of Clarendon a noble Member of your Honorable Society to whom we never applied in vain for any thing that might promote its Interest and whose protection and favor is now so very much wanted by us here. We are sensible had he continued we should have had no need to address your honors to prevent the passing an Act so very destructive to the churches Interest and do yet comfort ourselves with the hope that he will so far remember us as to afford us his assistance in hindrins: its receiving the royal approbation. " The Rev" Mr. Talbot your Missionary unto this Church hath not only opposed these practices with an uncommon zeal and prudence but in all things hath behaved himself like a truly apostolick person his pious discourses and exemplary life as it hath been very instrumental in the confirming us in our most IN BURLINGTON. 113 holy faith so hath it in many things defeated their designs in these parts and calls for our grateful acknowledgement to you for the services he harth done. " We humbly beg your honours pardon for the tediousness of this address and that you will believe it is only a sincere desire of the prosperity of the best of Churches amongst us and a con- cern to see the expense and charge which you have with so much generosity expended frustrated by these pernicious prac- tices that engages us in this matter. " May the Divine Being direct and prosper all your consulta- tions for his Glory and the Churches good and may we always gratefully acknowledge the services we already have received and still hope to receive from your honorable Society who are "Right Rev" and Right Honorable your most humble & obedient servants The Churchwardens and Vestry of the Church of St. Mary in Burlington " ManuL Smith } ^^^^^^rolmardens. "and others." THE SEE-HOUSE IX PERFECT EEPAIE. Governor Hunter to the Secretary. Extract. " New York 10 May 1714. * * "I have put tlie house at Burlington in perfect repair f it cannot be let because I have no instructions for a lease and we have difficulty to find any who will live in it for nothing by the year and take care of it. I have drawn Bills for the money I have advanced on that score as I was directed and have sent over the receipts and vouchers, pray intreat for me punctual payment for if you knew my circumstances you would be convinced that I pinched hard to spare it." * * t The abstract of the Eeport of the S. P. G. for 1714 says : " And by way of preparation for a Suffragan, or Bishop, in one of the Sees upon the continent of America, the Society liaving thought iit to purchase a seat for liis residence some wliile since at 600Z. sterling expence, in a convenient mansion-house and lands, situate at Burlington, 'within the Jersies ; they have proceeded to ex- pend this year, for repairs of damages done by fire and otherwise, under Gov- ernor Hunter's inspection and menage, 22C/. 7s. 5rf." H 114 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH ROWLAND ELLIS, SCHOOLMASTER. Mr. Ellis to the Secretary. " Burlington in West Jersey May the 20'" 1714. "Sir " Being by the Venerable & worthy body the Honorable Society &c appointed Schoolmaster into this Town according to their directions I presume (having had some experience of the nature & disposition of the people humbly conceiving myself more capable then heretofore) to render to the Society a true account of the present state condition and progress of my School since and after my arrival into this place. " At my first coming here I found one that had undertaken the charge of the School and had been therein about a twelve month before I came, (who when he understood the errant I was come upon) endeavored to set the people against me that he miglit be countenanced and continued in the Town insomucli that his insinuations prevailed and made the Inhabitants look shie upon me at first being a stranger together with what he had suggested proved an obstacle rather than any encouragement to piety & learning. Upon my entrance into the School, I founcll about a dozen of young pupils there (thro' the Rev" M" Talbot and some more of the good people of the Towns persuasions for the retaining and encouraging of this man being he was lame and an object of Charity) I consented to take him as an assistant" thinking thereby to please the jieople and to gain their love and do him service, notwithstanding the diskindnesshe had done me- before and still persisted at every opportunity to do more till I came better acquainted with the Town and his intrigue I found that it would not answer and that the Town could or would afford two Schoolmasters and seeing the number of ray boys to- be but few I told him my intent and gave in my reason, how unlikely it was for us both to be in expectation of a maintenance by so few to which he replied with a great deal of warmth & assurance that he had he thought as good a title and as great a priviledge to follow his vocation here, meaning Burlington, as I had if not more, thus being set on by some designing men and such as he called his Friends (but had better been without them) IN BURLINGTON. 116 he arrogantly withstood the Societies power and authority say- ing to my face that .he cared not for the Society nor none that belonged to them what where they to him ! he would teach in Town whether I would or no with abundance of such imperti- nent words until I made him sensible to the contrary producing my Licence to which with some reluctancy and grumbling he submitted. " "When he was gone I found my number decreasing instead of increasing as every young beginner would have expected at length I went about enquiring the reason why they were so backward and so negligent in the discharge of their duty which God had commanded them seeing I was sent, to the end their children might be brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord the reason I' could never yet fully learn but most part of the people have told me that he had been in their houses ushering of malicious suggestions against me (which they have since own'd) would consequently prove prejudicial to my reputa- tion, these unexpected and God knows undeserved reflections proved a great hindrance to my Infant School and I sustained no small disadvantage thereby : thus we poor Missionaries suffer and all for want of a good Bishop amongst us to maintain our cause to suppress such irregularities and be our refuge in time of need for unto whom shall we make our complaint but to those who supply our wants ? or unto whom shall we flee for succour to harness ourselves against such miscreants that would devour us especially in these parts where we are beset with Heathenism Paganism Quakerism and God knows what, having the law in their hands and our lives & liberties at their mercy I say to whom shall we make our addresses and from whom shall we expect relief but from him who is Lord over us, deplorable is the case of our Church in these dark corners of her Majestys dominions where Quakerism so much and lost will those sheep be at last who have noShepperd ; but to say no more about this it is bad enough I beg leave to return to my former head and that is I have got rid of the Serpent thank God and with some diflSculty regained my lost Lambs which were dispersed abroad through the wiles and cunning contrivance of the Fox; and have now to the number of 20 & I praise God they daily in- 116 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH crease but most of them are Quakers enemies to our Church so that I can't do as I would but as near as I can without giving , offence (endeavouring to please everybody) I discharge the duty of my office. I shall as much as in me lies be always ready to do that Hon'"'^ Society all the service I am able either abroad or at home & with all the care and diligence I can or may make use of to work upon the obstinate minds of Parents as well as their offspring to turn them from Darkness to light from error to truth and from the Power of Satan to embrace the light and taste of the benefits of the Glorious Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ the righteous. "As to the nature aqd disposition of the people I could enumerate to you several Families in this Town that have sev- eral children and have not sent a child to School since nor before I came they being of different persuasions and qualities regard- ing neither Religion nor learning nor their childrens welfare but bring them up like themselves heathen-like having neither knowledge nor understanding of future things nor indeed things present unless it be how to get an estate, it grieves me to see so many idle children leading one another to all manner of wicked- ness and follow mischievous practices but much more to hear their Parents indulge and uphold them therein, I have beged of them to send their children to School but to no purpose thus in short it is here and these things I thought myself in duty bound to give an account of, the substance or what part you seem con- venient be pleased to communicate to the Hon"^'^ Society together with my hearty respect in all dutiful obedience, with my kind service to yourself. " I conclude Dear Sir &c "Rowland Ellis." "the AKK of god in the hands of the PHILISTINES." " To the Queens Most Excellent Majesty. " The humble address of your Majestys Loyal subjects the Minister Churchwardens and Vestry of St. Marys Church in Burlington in new Jersey in America. " Permit us most gracious Sovereign to lay before your Majestys feet the tribulation of the Church in this your Majestys IN BURLINGTON. 117 Province distressed by the wiles and insults of Quakerism and schism and surrounded with the power of her enemies who with unwearied zeal and artifice labour to bring her to the ground whom shall we apply to but to heaven in cases of great affliction or from whom expect relief to the Church but from your Majesty who is Gods image and immediate representative. The present difficulty we lie under is a certain new act which the Governor Council and Assembly has passed in this your Majestys Province to qualify the people called Quakers to serve as Legislators Judges Justices Jurors and to execute all offices of Trust or profit in the Province which we humbly presume to be an in- novation of a very dangerous consequence contrary to the laws and Statutes of England and consequently repugnant to your Majestys instructions by virtue whereof the Quakers are made Rulers and Guardians of the Church and State who ever hated one and whose principle it is to deny to defend the other. This unrighteous act delivers up the Church to the power of her im- placable enemies the Quakers and of all the sects of Dissenters the most dangerous to Christianity. This impious act gives them (by the laws they shall make and by the Judgments they shall please to give) a liberty to dispose of the Estates & liberties of your Majestys subjects and to control or persecute the Church purely upon the credit of their bare affirmation without any lawful qualification without any oath or any other lawful obli- gation injoined upon them to the contrary upon which sacred obligation of Religious oaths depend all the laws of Great Britain both Ecclesiastical and civil which guard the lives and liberties of your Majestys Subjects and defend your crown tis the basis whereon truth and Justice expand their light in your Majestys dominions and your Majestys Throne is establishd by it. "We humbly trust in your Majestys goodness that this act so contrary to the laws and constitutions of England & to your Majesty's Instructions and so pernicious to the Church and state may receive no sanction from your Majesty's Royal hand but that your Majesty may be pleased to stretch it forth to save us for we are sore aggrieved to see the Church of Christ in the power of Quakers as were of old the children of Israel to see the Ark of God in the hands of the Philistines. Our Infant 118 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Church (whose nursing Mother your Majesty is) claims a right to be nourished in the arms of your royal care and favor. We humbly implore that her preservation may .be your Majestys care and your Majesty the care of heaven. That your Majesty would preserve in its minority the tender Vine that it may stretch forth its branches to the floods and from the floods to the worlds end — That your Majesty may rescue her from the Gov- ernment of Quakers who like the many headed beast are ready soon as she is born to devour her. " We cannot express to your Majesty without abhorence the villainous and sacrilegious fact committed by the Enemies of our religion in Trinity Church at New York where in the night the window was broken open the surplice cut and tore in pieces the common prayer Books taken out into the Church yard and there defiled with human ordure and the Minister himself goes in danger of his life. The examples and vile indignities upon our holy religion may point out to your Majesty the necessity of appointing true sons of the Church to rule as well as to act in your Majestys Councils in your Majestys Provinces and how absolutely necessary and of great service a Bishop would be to these Provinces to preserve the order and authority of the Church to punish the prophane with Ecclesiastical censures to protect the Clergy in discharge of their holy function and by his power precept and exemplary life expand the Glory of the Gospel. " From your Majesty the fountain of all goodness upon earth we hope for protection and that your Majesty would be pleased from the power of schismatics and Quakers from the priesthood of Micha from the snare of the Hunter from the Counsellors of Zoan from the Statute of Omri and from people that strive with the Priest, to defend and deliver us your Majestys Loyal subjects that the sons of the Church may in these distant parts of your Majestys Dominions taste the blessings of your Majestys righteous & happy administration. "From all your Majestys blessings we humbly pray to Pleaven that God's mercey may long uphold your Majestys Thronci — That you may be ever dear to God and your People that after a victorious War abroad you may long reign at home IN BURLINGTON. 119 secure in a glorious peace in the heart of your subjects— That your Majesty may long live the joy of your Kingdom— the ter- ror of your enemies and the glory of the Earth and may your Majestys care of the Church Militant after a long series of 'li^PPy years be at last rewarded with the joys of heaven in the Church Triumphant. " JoHur Talbot Rectot . "J. Bass SecV^. ) ^, , " Manuel • Smith / G^urchivardens "and others." " THE GOSPEL EIDICULED ; THE CHURCH UNDERMIIfED ; THE LAWS OF ENGLAND SUBVERTED." The Bedor &g of St. Mary's Ghuroh to General Nicholson. " May it please your Excellency " We are not insensible what a weight of business continually presses on your Excellency and of what consequence tis to trifle with the least minute of your time, time which must needs be extremely precious when the occasions of imploying it are so many and of so high and considerable a nature as the Glory of Ood and the good of his Church the honor and interest of her most sacred Majesty and the welfare and prosperity of her subjects. "No other consideration than this could prevail with us to remain so long in silence and stifle the declaration of our joy and satisfaction which now we sincerely and heartily make for your safe and happy return unto these American parts — honor'd and dignifled with a character which many have wished for but could never obtain and which by the Providence of Almighty Kjod and her Majestys great wisdom and goodness has been re- served for your Excellency thereby distinguishing you amongst the most loyal and deserving of her subjects ever was equal to and qualified for so great and difi'usive a Trust ; but as our joys on the one hand are redundant, so our grief and complaints on the other are extravagant for who that has any sense of religion (which teaches us duty to our God — Loyalty to our Sovereign and love to our Country) can with any Patience behold the doctrines of the Gospel ridiculed and vilified, the Church of 120 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH Christ undermined and shaken, and the laws of England in danger of being intirely subverted. " The most impious and atheistical Books and Tenets are not only cunningly and privately but impudently and publicly spread abroad and promulgated & even acts of Assembly past (containing most abominable falsities to make them the more pallatable) in order to countenance the Quakers those enemies to our Church and Holy Eeligion and enable them to act in all places of trust and profit in the Government as well as to serve on Grand and Petty Jurys by which means they are capable by Indictments &c to destroy the reputations of or at least to cast an odium on the Ministers and Members of the Church of England ; not to insist on the danger we are in of being deprived of our Estates if we refuse to humour these pretended Saints in their most frantic and licentious extravagencies. " Add to all this the frequent and scandalous reports against many sober and religious divines and threatening even the very lives of others. " Who can without horror & detestation mention or so much' as think on that hellish sacrilegious act lately perpetrated at Xew York or whom can we imagine to be the authors- of it but such whose principles lead them to depreciate all religion and to- persuade men to dwindle down into Atheism or free thinking. " Those small attempts against the Churches of Jamaica & Amboy serve but as so many shades to embellish & sett off that greater masterpiece of villainy and abomination. " The particulars of all these matters will in more than ab- stracts appear to your Excellency's view in the several addresses sent home to Great Britain — The representation of the Clergy &c. The originals of all which particularly of that from our selves are designed to pass through your Excellencys hands and we hope for and intreat your Excellencys favor in recommend- ing them the shortest and surest way to be laid at her Majesty's feet with your Excellencys sentiments upon the whole which we presume naturally falls into the Province allotted you and may be occasion of redressing some of the greatest irregularities that have ever happened since these parts of the World have beea added to the dominions of the imperial Crown of Great Britain.. IN BURLINGTON. 121 " For the rest when we are made happy in your Excellencys presence in this Province which we are encouraged by a sight of your Commission shortly to expect we shall make it our business to evince (as we have ever done) the Layalty of our principles and the justice of our complaints which shall likewise be attended with a demonstration of the regard we have for your Excellency's person and merit to either of which the greatest part of us are no strangers. " We remain with the most profound respect "May it please your Excellency " Your Excellencys most obed' humble Serv'^ " Alex^ Griffith Ait. Genl. John Talbot Eedor Rowland Ellis Sch. M"". Dan^ Coxb Manxjell Smith Hu. Huddy Rich Allison Dan^ Leeds Jonathan Lovett J. Bass Abraham Hewlings." To his Exaell^"'" Oov" Nicholson. Extract. * * " To mention no more of these ungrateful matters we think it our duty lastly to complain to your Excellency of an affair which we believe will be a very great obstruction to the progress of the Gospel in the Government of the Jerseys viz. An Act of Assembly lately passed at Burlington entituling the Quakers to a part in the legislature with an Indulgence to them of the affirmation tho' rejected at home for the manifold injuries & wrongs done by it — this' pernicious act was long aimed at but ineffectually by reason of the interposition of some honest Gen- tlemen members of the Church of England but these being by the restless malice of a party by indirect means viz. by accusing them most falsely of being disturbers of the peace of the Province procured to be removed from the Council at this time no friend of the Church being in the way this act passed, without opposition. " These and a great number of affronts offered to the Church of Christ and the injurious treatment of us the Ministers of it,, put us under the necessity of crying aloud for succour and pro- 122 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH tection and we have reason to bless God that yonr Excellency is now upon the spot invested with power to examine where the cause of all this lies. "We have^ause to fear that if a speedy stop be not put to those grievances the fruit of our labours here will be destroyed iind the pious aims of the Venerable Society for promoting re- ligion and piety will be rendered frustrate. The only remedy we can see for preventing of these calamities is the speedy sending a Bishop into these parts to protect us and stand in the ■Gap against any person who may encourage or countenance any lawless designs against the Church. Sir the house at Burlington bought in the name of the Venerable Society for his habitation is compleately repaired for his reception according to their order, we must pray for such a person and the affairs of the Church languish for want of him and if notwithstanding all this we are not so happy as to have one sent to us, we are likely to run into independency and confusion. Manifold have been the represen- tations of this nature which we thought it our duty from time to time to offer to the prudent consideration of pious and ven- erable persons whom we believe immediately concerned in providing for our relief God knows not without great cause, but with great grief we speak it, all hitherto ineffectual — Sir we are a considerable body and should not be left destitute of a head, the cause is the greatest df all causes the glory of God and the good of Souls which our holy Church engages herself to promote ; it is owing to the alone mercy of the great and good God that it has flourished as we now see it, but as it is surrounded with Enemies attacked from many quarters by violent and restless inquiries of Satan we are not without reason and fear that the last state may be worse than the first, unless speedy succour be .administred to our distresses. "To you then Sir we have recourse in this our exigency and humbly entreat your Excellency who have upon all occasions -demonstrated yourself to be a worthy Son friend and Patron to this best of Churches and its Ministers to transmit this our ■complaint with which we make bold to trouble your Excellency together with your sentiments upon the matter to the Venerable Society and all other Noble Patriots who have sincerely at heart IN BURLINGTON. 123 the cause of God and religion and we shall acknowledge this in all humanity as the greatest obligation you can lay upon us to be for ever " May it please your Excellency "your Excellencys " Most obliged and " most humble Servants " John Talbot " Rector of the Church of Burlington " Andrew Sandel " Minister at Wicaco near Philadelphia " Francis Phillips " Minister of Christs Church in Philadelphia " John Humphreys " Minister of the Church at Oxford near Philadelphia." death op the queen. In 1714, on " the first day of August in the morning," says Smollett, with his usual particularity of statement, "Anne Stuart, queen of Great Britain, expired in the fiftieth year of her age, and in the thirteenth of her reign. * * * " The virtues of her heart were never called in question. She was a pattern of conjugal affection and fidelity, a tender mother, a warm friend, an indulgent mistress, a munificent patron, a mild and merciful prince, during whose reign no subject's blood was shed for treason. She was zealously attached to the Church of England from conviction rather than from prepossession, un- aifectedly pious, just, charitable, and compassionate. She felt a mother's fondness for her people, by whom she was universally beloved with a warmth of affection which even the prejudice of party could not abate. In a word, if she was not the greatest, she was certainly one of the best and most unblemished sover- eigns that ever sat upon the throne of England; and well deserved the expressive, though simple epithet of 'The good Queen Anne.'" — History of England, Vol I, pp. 502-3. GEORGE, the FIRST. "The parliament," continues Smollett, "having assembled, pursuant to the act which regulated the succession, the lord- chancellor, on the fifth day of August, told them, that the privy- council appointed by the elector of Brunswick had proclaimed that prince under the name of king George, as the lawful and rightful sovereign of these kingdoms. * * * 12-1 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH " It was the misfortune of this prince, as well as a very great prejudice to the nation, that he had been misled into strong pre- possessions against the tories, who constituted such a consider- able part of his subjects. They were now excluded from all share of the royal favour, which was wholly engrossed by their enemies : these early marks of aversion, which he was at no pains to conceal, alienated the minds of many who would other- wise have served him with fidelity and affection. An instan- taneous and total change was effected in all offices of honour and advantage. * * * "Yhe king declared in council his firm purpose to support and maintain the churches of England and Scotland as they were by law established ; an aim which he imagined might be effectually accomplished, without impairing the toleration allowed by law to protestant dissenters. * * * "Meanwhile, the number of the malcontents in England was considerably increased by the king's attachment to the whig fac- tion. The clamour of the Church's being in danger was revived; jealousies were excited ; seditious libels dispersed ; and danger- ous tumults raised in different parts of the kingdom. * * " The Pretender took this opportunity to transmit copies of a printed manifesto. In this he mentioned the good intentions of his sister towards him, which were prevented by her deplor- able death. He observed that his people, instead of doing him and tiiemselves justice, had proclaimed for their king a foreign prince, contrary to the fundamental and incontestable laws of hereditary right which their pretended acts of settlement could never abrogate. * * * Eeligion was mingled iu all political disputes. The high churchmen complained that impiety and heresy daily gained ground from the connivance, or at least the supine negligence of the whig prelates. The lower house of convocation had, before the Queen's death, declared that a book published by Dr. Samuel Clarke under the title of ' The Scripture Doctrine of the Trinity,' contained assertions contrary to the Catholic Faith. * * * ijj^g ^jg. putes about the Trinity increasing, the archbishops and bishops received directions, which were published, for preserving unity in the Church, the purity of the christian faith concerning the Holy Trinity, and for maintaining the peace and quiet of the state. By these every preacher was restricted from delivering any other doctrine than what is contained in the Holy Scriptures- with respect to the Trinity ; and from intermeddling in any affairs of state or government. The like prohibition was extended to those who should write, harangue, or dispute on the same subjects." — History of England, Vol: I, pp. 506, 508-510. IN BURLINGTON. 125 MR. TALBOT SICK AND DISHEARTENED. Mr. Talbot to the Secretary. "Burlington, October 28th, 1714, "ScR: "I sent a letter by Mr. Evans, wherein I desired leave of the Honorable Society to come home. I have been long enough in these parts to see iniquity established by law, and that by some of your own members, and what good can your Missionaries do ? I have been sick a long time this fall with a burning fever, which made me so weak that I could scarce speak. I could not preach, nor read prayers, so the service of God ceased. In all this Province of West New Jersey there never was any minister of Christ's Church settled but myself. I have built three Churches since I came here, but have nobody to keep them, nor myself neither. We have had a very sickly time this year ; I have buried more than in ten years before ; and many Church people died that had nobody to visit them when sick, nor bury them when dead. Let them that have the watch look out, 'tis they must give account ; I am clear of the blood of all men, abroad and at home, and so I hope to keep myself. The Society were once upon a good resolution to send Deacons to be School Masters ; if they had done so to Burlington, to Bristol, to Hopewell, they might have kept the Church doors open, for they could read the Prayers and Homilies, Baptize and Cate- chize, they could visit the sick and bury the dead ; but now they must bury one another ; they have no where to go but to Quakers' meetings, which are as bad as Indians' ; there's noth- ing but powawirig and conjuring to raise a Devil they cannot lay again ; and now that this wickedness is established by law, what should we do here any longer ? They do declare in the presence of God Almighty, they don't swear, call him to witness all they say is no more than yea or nay. " The Church at New Bristol, over against Burlington, was opened about St. James' day, and so called St. James' Church, by the Rev. Mr. Philips, who preached the first sermon. The Church was full of people from all parts, who were liberal con- tributors to it. I went now and then to preach there on Sun- days in the afternoon before I was sick, but since that I have 126 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH not been able, so the Church has been shut up, almost ever since it was opened. The Church at Hopewell has been built these ten or twelve years, and never had a minister settled there yet, though they have sent several Petitions and Addresses to the Society; but I understand since, that Hopewell, Maidenhead, &c., were kept under the thumb for Cotton Mather and the rest of the New England Doctors to send their emissaries ; and those hirelings have often come there, and as often run away, because they were hirelings, and cared for no souls but themselves. " As for the Church at New Bristol, it was first begun by the zealous Thorowgood Moore, of pious memory ; and when he was taken away by this same cursed faction that is now rampant, I was unwilling any of his good works should fall to the ground, so I crossed the water at my own cost to serve those poor people, who lived in Darkness and the shadow of death, in the midst of Heathenism, Atheism, and Quakerism ; but it pleased God by our preaching the word in season and out of season, some came to believe and were baptized, they and their children, and two of the Chief people there, Mr. John Rowland and Mr. Anthony Burton, were willing to undertake to build a Church, which since they have done, and I believe they will endow it too if they get a minister before they die. I gave them five pounds and a pulpit of black walnut, which cost as much more, to en- courage them ; I promised to lay their case before the pious society, that they may take some care of them, that they be not a reproach to the heathenish Quakers, who are too apt to reflect upon us, * where is your Priest, where is your Minister, and where is your Church, it may serve us for a meeting house,' &c. Pudet hceo opprobria nobis did potuisse et non potuisse repelli. "But the History of the Church at Burlington, &c., has been so much better done by Colonel Jeremiah , Bass, Esq., Secretaiy of this Province, and transmitted home, by the hands of the Honorable General Nicholson, that I need say no more at present, but desire the prayers and blessing of the venerable Society for their " Most humble and faithful Missionary " And servant, " John Talbot." IN BURLINGTON. 127 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH AT BUELINGTOST, NEW JERSEY, BY JEREMIAH BASS, ESQ., DELIVERED BY OENERAL NICHOLSON.f "SOLI DEO GLOEIA. ' " After a long season of Ignorance, Superstition, and Idolatry had covered this Province, it pleased that Infinite Being whose goodness is over all his works, and who hath promised to give unto our Blessed Saviour, the Immaculate Jesus, the Heathen for his Inheritance, and the utmost parts of the Earth for his possession, to illuminate these Provinces with some Eayes of hi& Glory and Goodness, by sending the glorious light of the Gospel amongst us. The first European inhabitants of this Eiver were the subjects of the King of Sweden, who in their first settlement in this River, brought with them the Religion of their country, in which, to their commendation, and the care of their Missionaries, they have yet continued ; few of them having at any time from their first settlement to this day, apostated from their Christian Faith, to the envy of Quakerism. " The next Inhabitants were the Dutch, who having taken the River from the Swedes, introduced their Laws, Government, and Religion, which again suffered an alteration, by the comino- in and conquest of these parts by the English, who in their first settlement of this Province, seemed to mind more the business of their Trade and Plantation, than that great concern of their souls. There being in the Western Division, no settled Society or congi'egation of any of the Church, or any Dissenters, except Quakers ; and although some Reverend Divines, as they occa- sionally passed through this Province, preached the Gospel and administered the ordinance of Baptism to some few persons, and by that means sowed the seeds of the Gospel, that have since sprung up amongst us, and excited the desires of some of the Inhabitants to make a more diligent enquiry into the true Avay of worshipping God, and had in some measure taken off those prejudices that most of the Inhabitants laboured under, by education, example and reading the Books and hearing the dis- courses of such as had misrepresented both the Doctrine and t " Copied from a MS. obtained by me iii' England, from the papers in the possession of the Lord Bishop of London, at FuUiam.. E.. L. Hawks, 1836." 128 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH Discipline of the Church of England ; yet we cannot properly 'begin any History of the Church but from the arrival of the Reverend Mr. Edward Portlock, who at the desire of several of the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of this Province, came over, ordained by the Right Reverend Henry, Lord Bishop of London, to take the care and cure of souls, as rector of a Church to be built at Perth-Aniboy, the Metropolis of the Eastern Divi- sion of this Province, who arrived in this Province, and made his application to the Governor, for the Proprietors, in the year ; who with the consent and approbation of the Agents, for the Proprietors, called the council of Proprietors, set apart one of the Houses (that had been formerly built at the charge of the general Proprietors) for the peculiar service and worship of God, according to the Laws of England, M'hich House, by the Contribution of several pious and well-disposed persons, was soon covered, and glazed, and fitted with seats and a Pulpit, and Mr. Portlock put into possession of the same, (which by the way is the only Church they have to this day at Perth-Amboy) ; in the interim, the said Mr. Portlock preached sometimes at the Governor's House, sometimes at a House belonging to Mr. Dockwra of London, Merchant, sometimes in the neighbouring Towns of Woodbridge, Piscataway, Elizabeth Town, and when the Governor's business called him into the Western Division, accompanied him to Burlington, where the public Town House was allowed him for that service. This good work was at the same time carried on by the Rev. Mr. Vesey, in the Eastern Division, and the Rev. Mr. Clayton, Minister of Christ Church, in Philadelphia. These beginnings of Light, which through the Blessing of God were not unsuccessful, and the division that at this time happened amongst the people called Quakers, by Mr. George Keith's opposing some of their principal errors, occasioned several pious and well disposed Christians to think of erecting a place in Burlington, peculiarly dedicated and set apart for the service and worship of God, according to the usage •of the best of Churches, the Church of England ; who were herein much encouraged and assisted by the pious discourses and ser- mons of the Rev. Mr. Evan Evans, Rector of Christ Church in Philadelphia, who frequently came over into this Province, IN BURLINGTON. 129 preached and baptized both Infants and Adult persons, and the Rev. Mr. Johti Talbot, our worthy Minister, a Missionary of the Honorable Society for the propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts ; this good work was very much forwarded by the generous contribution of his Excellency Francis Nicholson, Esq., then Governor of Virginia, who we must own to be our first and best Benefactor, and indeed he gave life and motion to the whole work, by a generous contribution of nigh £50, to be laid out towards that service ; and since, I have the just occa- sion to mention that worthy patron of our Churches (in whose commendation on this score too much can hardly be said). I may be therefore bold in affirming, that no Church in these parts hath wanted assistance towards its foundation, reparation, or beautifying but hath on application tasted of his bounty; no Missionaries or Ministers, that have had the happiness of his acquaintance, have parted from him without some mark of his favour ; nor no devout and pious member, in any exigency or distress, has applied to him for relief or support in vain. On this encouragement, and the assistance of some considerable benefactions of £50, from the members of the Church at Phila- delphia; £12 10s. from the Rev. Mr. Myles at Boston, and the courteous care and diligence of Mr. Robert Wheeler, of Bur- lington, merchant, since deceased, (who has sometimes been in advance above £150, out of his own pocket), and the contribu- tions of several other persons, who though not particularly men- tioned, will be rewarded by Him, who has promised a reward for a Cup of Cold Water, given to a Disciple in the name of a Disciple, "The Church of St. Mary in Burlington, in the Western Division of the Province of New Jersey, had the foundation stone laid by the Rev. John Talbot, Missionary from the Hon- orable Society for propagating the Gospel, on the 25th day of March, in the year of our Lord 1703 ; being a day sacred to the memory of the Annunciation of the Conception of our Blessed Saviour to the Virgin Mary, which gave name to the Church. This beginning was carried on with that Industry and Diligence, chiefly by the said Mr. Wheeler, that it was inclosed, covered, I 130 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH ceiled, and glazed, and the Holy Sacrament administered therein, by the Rev. Mr. John Talbot, on Whitsunday, the 4th of June, 1704; the Divine Service having been read and Sermons preached in the said Church ever since the 22d of August, in the preceding year, 1703. Thus the work of God and his Church was carried on amongst us, with great alacrity. The Burying ground purchased for the Church, containing in all about three acres, being well fenced in, and Pews and Seats in the Church, the members began to think it convenient to form themselves into a regular Society, according to the Law and Customs of England, and thereupon addressed themselves by Petition to his Excellency, Edward, Lord Cornbury, (since Earl of Clarendon,) her Majesty's Governor of this Province, and a real friend of our Church, who on the 4th October, 1704, granted his Warrant for a Patent to Incorporate them, under his Privy Seal, with all requisite and necessary powers for their, encouragement and support.f The Church thus settled, under f This " Patent " — which Mr. Bass, in a subsequent portion of his History, in- forms us was not passed — is in the office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, and reads as follows : "Edward Viscount Cornbury Captain General & Gover'r in Chief in & over the Provinces of New Jersey New York and all the Terri- tories and Tracts of Land depending thereon in America and Vice Admiral of the same &c. Whereas Several of the Inhabitants of the Town and County of Burlington in her Majestys Province of Nova Csesaria or New Jersey out of a Pious Zeal for the promoting the Worship of God according to the Usage of the Church of England as by Law established. Have by Voluntary Contribu- tions erected a Church in ye Town of Burlington for the performing of Divine service according to the usage of the said Church ; And there being as yet no Settlement of Officers necessary for the well Governmt of the same: I Have Therefore thought fitt for the better Eegulation and Encouragemt of the In- habitants to Constitute and appoint for this Year Eobert Wheeler & Hugh Huddy Gentlemen to be Church Wardens of the said Church called by the name of Saint Annes Church in Burlington to continue for one year. And I do likewise appoint the Honble Coll Richard Ingoldesby Esqr Lieut: Gover- nor of Her Majesty's Provinces of New Jersey New York &c Nathaniel West- land Thomas Revell Danl Leeds William Budd Esqs John Roberts George Willis William Bustill John Hamell Edmond Steward Gents to be Vestry men of the said Church, Authorizeing and Impowering the Church Wardens & Vestry or any Six of them to meet together and Transact with the Assistance of the Minister all things necessary for the benefit and Incouragemt of the said Church and at ye Expiration of the Term of one Year All the Commu- nicants of the sd Church shall be appointed to meet in the said Church upon a Certain Day to Chuse Chm-ch Wardens and Vestry men for the Year Ensueing which said Day shall be declar'd by the Minister immediately after Divine Service the next Sunday before the Day for the Intented election, and 60 from year to year, which said Church Wardens and Vestry men are hereby IX BUELINGTON. 131 the care of the Rev. Mr. John Talbot, through the Blessing of God, on his ministry, grew and increased so that we had sub- scriptions made, and the foundation laid, for a Church at Hope- well, in the upper part of the County of Burlington, which hath been since finished, which was for some time supplied' by the Eev. Mr. May, but is now without any minister. We had another begun at Salem, which by some unhappy accidents, hath been since discontinued, though not without some hopes of being revived, when it shall please God to send some one amongst us, that careth for the welfare, and seeketh the good of the Churches ; to both of which Churches we find his Excellency, Colonel Nicholson, one of the first and chiefest Benefactors ; and here I cannot omit mentioning the Honorable Colonel Coxe, then one of Her Majesty's Council for this Province, Avho was one of the first subscribers to our Church at Burlington, and has given the like assistance to that at Hopewell, together with the assurance of settling 200 acres of Land, out of the nighest and most con- venient part of his Land, contiguous to the said Church, for a glebe for the Minister, whenever it shall please God a mission- ary be sent over, to take care of that Church, or sooner if it be desired. I might also mention the Churches of Chester, New Castle, Dover River, Apoquimony, Oxford, and Bristol, that about the time, were either begun or finished ; but designing to confine myself to Burlington only, I purposely omit any par- ticulars of them. Our Reverend Minister's affairs calling him for England, in the year of our Lord 1705, he appointed the Rev. Mr. Thorowgood Moore to serve the Church in his room, a person of morals, exemplary meekness, piety and charity. Our Vestry thought it their duty, by the Rev. Mr; Talbot, to send home Addresses to Her Majesty, and a Letter of Thanks to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of London, and the Honorable the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, which vested with all Eequisites and necessary powers and Priviledges usually En- joyed by Church Wardens and Vestry men in ye Kingdom of England. "In Witness whereof I the said Lord Cornbury have hereunto sett my hand and Seal this fourth day of October Anno Reg Eeg. Annee nunce Anglice &c Tertio Annoq Dom. 1704. " COENBUHY." " By His Excellency's Command "J.Bass." 132 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH are too large to be inserted in this Essay. Our Church for some time found no considerable alterations by the absence of our worthy Eector ; but that enemy of our happiness, who had been many times heretofore sowing the seeds of Division and Dissention amongst us, (which through the care and prudence of our Rector, were not suffered to grow and increase) took advan- tage of his absence, and stirred up such a flame, that had almost broke us to pieces, and occasioned the unhappy removal both of Mr. Moore and the Rev. Mr. Brooke, Rector of the Church in Elizabeth Town, (erected chiefly by the care and diligence of Colonel Richard Townly, who has given the ground it stands on, and a place for a Burying Ground,) who have not been heard of since their departure from Marble-Head, in the year 1707. But I willingl/ pass over this subject, too sad to be insisted on, charitably hoping that all who were any ways the unhappy authors of it, have since blotted out their sins by repentance, and I have good cause to believe that had we been so happy, to have enjoyed an Ecclesiastical Governor, to have dispensed the censures of the Church, and to have determined differences, that will sometimes unavoidably occur, betwixt Ministers and Mem- bers, and betwixt Ministers and the People, this mischief had been prevented or cured; it is no wonder if our Communicants grew remiss and slack in their duty, if too many fell away in scandalous sins of schism, if error and heresy increased, if scan- dals were both taken and given (as there were in this case), when the Ecclesiastical sword was wanting, to punish evil-doers, to resist the unruly, to reduce the erring, and to cut off the , obstinate and heretics. By this unhappy absence of our Rector, who was then in England, and of Mr, Moore who was gone from us, the number of our Communicants, and the Interest of our Church sensibly decreased, but began again to revive on the return of our Reverend Rector in the year 1708, who acquainted us that he had presented our humble Address to Her Majesty, and the other Letters that we sent ; and that Her Majesty had been graciously pleased to give us Lead, and Glass, and Pulpit Cloth, and Altar Cloth, and a Silver Chalice, and Salver for IN BURLINGTON. 133 the Communion Table,t and a Brocade Altar Cloth ; and that she had also sent Lead, and Glass, and Pulpit Cloths, and Altar Cloths for the Churches of Hopewell and Salem, which we received by the hands of the Honorable Col. Eobert Quarry. He also brought us an Embossed Silver Chalice and Patten, the gift of Madam Catharine Bovey, of Flaxley ;X for all which our Vestry returned their thanks by Addresses and Letters of the 6th of November, 1708. " His Excellency, the Lord Cornbury, being succeeded in the Government of this Province, by His Excellency the Lord Lovelace, whose Commission was published the 20th of Decem- ber, 1708, all things relating to the Church here, continued much at a stand, His Excellency never coming so far as Bur- lington, nor as I know of, having ever been at Church in this Province, whilst he enjoyed that Government. By the death of that Nobleman, in the year 1709, the Government devolved upon Colonel Richard Ingoldsby, then Lieutenant Governor of the Provinces of New Jersey and New York, under whose administration, our Vestry (that by some unaccountable neglect, had omitted to pass the charter designed for us, by the Earl of Clarendon) got it now passed, under the Broad Seal of this Province, whereby they became incorporated by the name of the Minister, Church- Wardens, and Vestry, of the Church of St. Mary in Burlington ; which was enrolled in the Secretary's Office, the 25th of January, 1709. By this Charter, the Rev. Mr. John Talbot, Rector, Mr. Robert Wheeler, and Mr. George Willis, Church- Wardens, and Col. Daniel Coxe, Lieut. Col. Huddy, Alexander Griffith, "Her Majesty's Attorney General, Jeremiah Bass, Her Majesty's Secretary of this Province, and sundry others, were appointed, constituted and made a Body Corporate and Politic, in deed and in name, to have Com- munity and succession perpetual, with powers to purchase, take t This " Chalice and Salver," are still (1876) in use. They are both without any ornament, or device ; each has engraved upon it, " Annfe Beginje." J This " Embossed Silver Chalice and Patten," are still (1876) in use. The chalice is richly ornamented ; having on its bowl, stem and base, heads of angels, in full relief, and emblems of the Passion. Under its base, and on the reverse of the paten also, is this quaint inscription, " The Gift of Mrs. Cartherine Bovey of fflaxley in Oloucestersheire to St. Marys Church att Burling- ton in mew Jersey in America." 134 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH and receive Lands, &c., in fee and perpetuity, not exceeding £300 sterling per annum, with power to sue and, be sued, im- plead and be impleaded, to make and use a Common Seal, and the same, to alter at their discretion, to choose New Church- Wardens and Vestrymen, as there shall be occasion, with many other powers and immunities, too large to be here inserted, from which time the members of the Corporation met together, and transacted all affairs, relating to the Church, under that style and title. And here I cannot forget mentioning the Donation of 250 Acres of Land given to this Church, the last Will of Thomas Leicester, deceased, which by this Charter, we were enabled to receive. We had nothing happened of any great note to us, till the year 1711 ; and some time in April in that year, the Church received the gift of a large silver Beaker, with a cover well engraved, f being the present of the Honourable Colonel Robert Quarry, for the use of the Communion; in the same month the minister, Church -Wardens, and Vestry, having received advice from the Rev. Mr. Evan Evans, Rector of Christ Church, in Philadelphia, and from the Vestry there, that their Assembly had passed an act directing aifirmation, to such, who for conscience sake, cannot take an oath, together with a copy of the said act, and duly considering with themselves, the pernicious tendency of such proceedings to Religion in General, and to the best of Churches, the Church of England in particu- lar, they thought it their duty to give as public a testimony as they could, of their just detestation and abhorrence of such prin- ciples and practices, and in order, thereunto, at their meeting, on the 4th of April 1711, they caused the following Resolves to be entered in their minutes : " 'Resolved that the said act is contrary to, and destructive of t This " Beaker, with a cover, well engraved," is still (1876) in use. The let- ters T B E are wrought in a monogram on them both. The beaker is engraven with vines and fruits, and flowers pendant Irom ribbons, between which are the heads of cherdbim. Other devices upon it, are, an eagle on a perch ; a peacock ; a bird with fruit in its claw ; and another bird with a large serpent in its beak. Around, on the surface of the cover, is graven, very spiritedly, a hunter, with a horn at his lips and a spear in his hand, preceded by three hounds in pursuit of a stag. Tlie whole ie surmounted with a large and ex- quisite crown. IN BURLINGTON. I35 the Religious and Civil Liberty of Her Majesty's subjects, and contrary to the I^aws of Great Britain. "'Resolved that an address be drawn up to her Majesty against giving her Royal Assent to the said act. '"Ordered that the Rev. Mr. John Talbot, the Honourable Col. Daniel Coxe, Alexander Griffith, Esq., Her Majesty's Attorney-General, and Mr. Secretary Bass, do draw up the said address.' "According to these Resolves, an Address was drawn, signed and sent home to Her Majesty, together with others, to the Right Rev. Henry, Lord Bishop of London, the Right Hon- ourable, the Earl of Clarendon, &c., which had that good effect at home that Her Majesiy was pleased by her order in Council to declare her disapprobation of that act. f The gentlemen of this church, were rather induced to this, in that they had just cause to fear that the same enemies of our Church that had, with so much cunning and artifice, obtained that act, in the neighbouring Province, womld be restless in their endeavors to obtain the same in this Province ; and indeed the party of the same sort of men, (having got themselves chosen Representatives of the People, in this Province, in conjunction with some others, who in this too much betrayed the interests of the Church, had at the Sessions •of the Assembly, in this Province, in December, January, and February, 1710, obtained a Bill, to pass the House of Represen- tatives, entitled an act for ascertaining the qualifications of Jurors, and enabling the Quakers to serve on them, and to enjoy places ■of profit and trust, within this Province ; which was by the majority of the Council, rejected at the second reading ; who in Ihis, as well as in many other instances, showed their zeal and ^fidelity to the Church, and its interest here in this Province. " The Church, all this while, had laboured under the burden 'Of a Debt, contracted by several of its members, towards the building and finishing the same, which occasioned a new sup- scription to be made, which, not answering to a sufficient sum to pay the Debt, we find the same worthy member. Col. Coxe, •by the Donation of £25, set us clear of that incumbrance we were uneasy under. f See the Royal Repeal, p. 102. 136 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " Our Church now began to have thoughts of providing some- thing in this Town like a Glebe, for the Rector of our Church, for the time being, but were almost discouraged by our paucity and poverty ; but Divine Providence, that never faileth those that confide in it, afforded us an unexpected supply, by means wholly unthought of by us. The Rev, Dr. Frampton,t late Bishop of Gloucester, having, by his last Will and Testament, left £100 sterling towards propagating the Gospel in America, at the sole appointment of the Right Rev. Henry, Lord Bishop of London, that Worthy and Reverend Prelate, at the instance and desire of Madam Catharine Bovey, of Flaxley, in the county of Gloucester, our worthy Benefactress, by a proper Instrument, in April, before he died, directed the money to be paid into her hands, for purchasing somewhat in America, that may be per- petual to the Church of St. Mary's in Burlington ; to which she is pleased in her Letter to promise an addition of her own to complete the purchase. This sum is appropriated towards the payment of the purchase money, for a convenient House, Orchard, and about Six Acres of Land, adjoining to the Church, in the Town of Burlington, to the use of the Rector of the said Church, for the time being, for ever ; and since I am mention- ing these smaller Benefactors, towards the Church here, I should be justly charged with ingratitude and inadvertency, if I had not remembered that act of generosity in the Right Honorable the Society for propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts, who have not only constantly supported our Reverend Minister with a salary of £60 per annum, our schoolmaster Mr. Rowland Ellis with a Salary of £20 per annum, but have, at the expense of £600 sterling, purchased the House formerly built, and belong- ing to Mr. Tatham, with fifteen Acres of Land, and Twelve Acres of Meadow, for the use of a Bishop, when it shall please God to send one hither, and have since repaired the same, at very great additional expense. " The same General Assembly that had not sat since the 16th of July, 1711, after many repeated prorogations, at last met his Excellency, Colonel Robert Hunter, Governor of this Province, on the 8th of December, 1713, and continued their Sessioru till t One of the original nonjurors. See foot note to p. 11. IN BURLINGTON. 137 the 17th of March following, in which amongst other acts,. having passed an Act, ' That the solemn Affirmation and Decla- ration of the People, called Quakers, shall be accepted and taken instead of an oath in the usual form, and for qualifying and enabling the said people to serve as Jurors, and to execute any office or place of trust and profit within this Province,' the Min- ister, Church-Wardens, and Vestry, on a due consideration of the danger the Church is in, by the increase of Atheism, Deism, Socinianism, Quakerism, and a new set of people that seem tO' be a compendium of all the ancient Heresies, known by the name of Free-Thinkers, and perceiving this Act of Assembly to give too great encouragement to these Enemies of our Church, thought it their duty to use their strenuous endeavours to obviate those apparent mischiefs ; and, therefore, in an humble manner, made a new application to Her Royal Majesty, (who is not only Titular, but indeed the Defender of the Church) to prevent the giving her Royal Assent to so mischievous an Act ; and at the same time addressed the Honourable Society for the propa- gation of the Gospel, for their countenance and assistance, to all which they are in hopes of a gracious answer. By this Act, the professed enemies of the Church, being made capable to be ad- mitted into all offices and places of profit and trust, it is easy to perceive how hazardous it is for any of the friends of the Church to appear in its defence, or to adventure to put a stop to this foment of evil, by the most regular methods of addressing against it; since some persons, not contented with liberty of conscience, are so fond of licentiousness in Government, that they will leave no stone unturned to obtain their darling Idol. It was for this end that by false suggestions and calumnies, sev- eral of the friends and favorites of the interest of the Church,. Gentlemen of some of the best estates in the Province, were, to our very great grief, removed from being of her Majesty's Council and their places filled with others, that have been more favor- able to their designs and interests ; but it is time now to put a period to this Essay, it being sometimes more dangerous to assert Truth than to justify Error. In a word, since the first begin- nings of any Established Church in this Province, we may truly say, that the Church never was in more danger, by Enemies 138 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH from without, and false Brethren, pretended Friends amongst us, and never had so few in public station to appear in her defence. " I have only to add in obedience to your Excellency's com- mands, the methods in which, your Excellency may be most serviceable to the Church ; your long acquaintance -with the interests of the Church in these parts of the world, during your Excellency's Administration of the Government, of the Prov- inces of Maryland, Virginia, &c., as it makes you a very good judge of all propositions, made for that end, so it might have been a very good reason for me to avoid any such attempt, lest I should too much expose my own weakness ; but since your Excel- lency is pleased to declare that you expect this service from me, I hope my obedience will apologize for my faults. I cannot but think the sending over a Bishop amongst us, to be of absolute necessity, and without which, all other attempts and methods to render the Church flourishing in these parts will be fruitless. Without government, no society or number of men can long be oemented, much less flourish and increase ; without the censures of the Church are duly and impartially administered how shall •either virtue be encouraged, or vice in all its forms detected and punished ? The authors or perpetrators of some crimes may be too great for the Civil government to take hold of in these parts of the world, that might soon be corrected by the Ecclesiastical Governor ; we need such an Ecclesiastical Governor that dare reprove and censure any that infringe the just Laws and Consti- tution of the Church ; let us have such a Bishop as St. Ambrose, and we shall soon have such Governors as Theodosius. " I would also humbly propose that no persons be admitted into the Legislature or Executive Power of Government, but such as are in the Communion of the Church, if it be practica- ble ; if in some places, this is not practicable, let them be such at least as are under the'sacred tie and obligation of an oath ; and, that our youth may not be tainted with erroneous principles, in their tender years, that no schools be permitted for the Educa- tion of youth, but such as are Licensed by the Governor's Instructions, that none be licensed but such as have a Certifi- cate of their Sufficiency, Ability, and Sobriety, from the Minister and Church- Wardens of the place, where they last resided, or if IN BURLINGTON. 139 no Minister thereof, four of the soberest and most substantial Inhabitants. That all endeavours be used for a legal, regular, and honorable support of an Orthodox Clergy. " That no Laws be passed by the Governor and Council, that in any way intrench on the rights and liberties of the Church ; or if any such by inadvertency should be passed, that they be of no force, until they have received Her Majesty's Eoyal approbation; that the Laws that enjoin all persons to frequent some public place of Worship every Lord's day, and all Laws for suppressing of Immorality and profaneness be duly and impartially executed. " That all the Clergy be encouraged to put all the Ecclesiastic Laws and Canons that relate to scandalous offenders, into execu- tion, without any respect of persons whatsoever. "All which are humbly submitted to your Excellency's judg- ment by him who is, "Your Excellency's most affectionate and very humble servant, "J. Bass." THE EEV. ROBERT WALKER. On the 7th of April, 1715, the Secretary answered the letter ©f Mr. Talbot, dated October 28th, 1714, and sent the answer by "the Rev. Mr. Robert Walker," who "was dispatched to Burlington, for the care of that place in Mr. Talbot's sickness, and as his successor in case of his removal, with the provisional charge of New Bristol and Hopewell." "JACOBITES IN THE JERSEYS." Gov. Hunter to Secretary Popple. Extract. " New York April 9, 1715. -" To Wm. Popple, Esq. : * * "I have been obliged to turn out that vile fellow Griffith, the Attorney General of the Jerseys, who has been all along an impudent tool of Lord Clarendon's and that noisy fool Cox has betrayed the publick service so avowedly, that I verily believed he had oi'ders from home to do so, Mr. Talbot has in- corporated the Jacobites in the Jerseys under the Name of a Church, in order to sanctifye his Sedition and Insolence to the Government. That stale pretence is now pretty much discussed. 140 HISTOEY OF THE CHUECH and I am easy and shall make them so in spite of themselves. Cox Griffith and Bass are his main props, if the Society take not more care for the future, than has been taken hitherto, in the choice of their Missionaries, instead of establishing Eeligion, they'll destroy all Government and good manners." * * — Colonial History of New York, Vol. V, p. 400. THE CHARGE SENT TO ME. TALBOT. Ihe Secretary to Mr. Talbot. "August 23d, 1715. "Eeverend Sie: " I wrote to you on the 7th of April, in answer to yours of the 28th of October last, which will come by the Eev. Mr. Walker, but because possibly this may come to your hands before his arrival, I have enclosed a copy thereof. I am ordered to acquaint you that at a meeting of the Society, the first of July last, the Right Eeverend, the Lord Bishop of London, laid before them an Extract of a Letter, communicated to him by the Lord Commissioners of Trade and Plantations, which was sent to them from Brigadier Hunter, Governor of New York, containing a complaint against you, with respect to your beha- viour in those parts. The Society considered the same, and thereupon ordered a Copy of the said Extract, should be sent you, that you may have an opportunity of giving your answer to that charge, a Copy of which Extract is likewise here in- closed. I have nothing more in charge to communicate to you at present. " I am, &c., "W. Taylor." THE CHUECHMEiSr AT BURLINGTON NOT JACOBITES. Mr. Bass to the Secretary. Postscript. "Burlingto-'Oct^ 6'" 1715. " E^ Eev" & E'^ Hon"'-^- * * * " P. S. — I had concluded my letter when in that very instant,, I rec'' a copy of a clause of a letter from Brigadier Hunter dated 9* April 1715, in which are these words, ' M" Talbot hath incor- IN BURLINGTON. 141 porated the Jacobites in the Jerseys under the name of a Church in order to Sanctify his Sedition & Insolence to the Government.' " I was extremely amazed, at the reading of it, being well assured it is entirely false. Your Society may have a history of our incorporation & all our proceedings from one of your worthy members Coll Nicholson, & I dare call God to witness that as far as I knew the Jerseys or the Church there the matter of feet is entirely false : it is true the Minister Church Wardens & Vestry of the Church at Burlington are incorporated, but it is as true we are no Jacobites for my part I cannot see any ground for so base a scandall unless it be our early & constant zeal for the Church against the prevailing heresy of Quakerism as may be seen in our addresses home. I am sure we as soon as we knew of his Maj"°° accession to the Crown, Addressed his Maj"^ & Congratulated his Arrival & in our families & churches do daily pray for his prosperity, God grant that he had none worse inclined' amongst his most intimate friends, one of w""" to my knowledge has refused the Oath's when tendered, but the scandall shall not pass without a publick & Satisfactory answer & Vindication. " Excuse this & believe me to be, R' Rev* & R' Hon"^ " Your most humble Servant " J. Bass." ME. TALBOT A WILLIAMITE FEOM THE BEGINNING. 3Ir. Talbot to the Lord Bishop of London. " Burlington, Oct. 21, 1715. " My Lord : " We had the honor of your Lordship's letters on Saturday last which were delivered according to order to the Governor and Mr. Phillips. They both promised obedience but neither intended to perform. I waited on the Governor on Sunday morning with Mr. Trentf the chief man in the Church. So we tWilliam Trent, a native of Inverness, Scotland, who purchased a plantation of 800 acres, lying on both sides of the Assanpink, N. J., whither he removed : a town was laid out on his estate, which, in his honor, was called Trent's Town— now the capital of New Jersey. Field's Provincial Courts of Kew Jersey, pp. 105-6. 142 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH went to the Church warden and I demanded the Church in your Lordship's name and I would see who hinders me. He said he would not. When the Governor and he came together they agreed that Philips should not preach so I went to church peaceably and quietly and brought the people back again -to the great joy of that city. But the Governor went away to the Sweedish Church which he understands as much as I do Arabic- I have written to the rest of the Brethren and given them a copy of your Lordship's order to serve till Dr. Evans comes. Mr. Jenney has been gone to New York 2 or 3 months ago. I am very glad to hear that Brother Vesey is arrived safe at Boston with the King's letter for his Salary. For the Gover- nor had put in such a mayor as said he should never have it. He told me so himself God help us for Governm't here especially your outlying members, I don't know one of them good. I am sorry I should be accused of sedition in my old age after I have travelled more than any body to keep the peace in church and state. My Lord, please to ask Mr. Secretary Hall and he will tell you that I was a Williamite from the beginning. Let them consult the admiralty office and they will find I took all the oaths that were necessary to qualify me for the service which I have performed faithfully abroad and at home. As soon as I ha,ve time I will call the Church togethei: to answer for themselves and me too to the illustrious Society for propagating the Gospel, &c. Meanwhile the Lord rebuke that evil spirit of lying and slander that is gone out against the Church. Here and there they spare none. I suffer like my Lord and Master between two at Philadelphia and New York, but God has been my succour and I doubt not but he will still deliver me from the snare of the Hunter. The people of Phila- delphia said if your Lordsp's letters had been directed to the Governor they had been stifled but I hope I shall be always zealous to approve myself, " My Lord, Your Lordship's^ &c,, "John Talbot." " P. S. — Mr, Philips gives out that he will come home & clear himself. I wish he could, but I believe he designs for the West Indies where the worst priest the best Clerk." IN BURLINGTON. 143; A CALUMNIOUS AND GROUNDLESS SCANDAL. The Chut'ch-Wardem, &o., of Burlington to the Honourable Society. " Burlington, 28th, 1715. " Right Reverend and Right Honorable : " ^ye cannot but adore that Divine Providence that has raised! up so illustrious a Society, to be the propagators and defenders of the best of Churches, in these dark Corners of the world, where the members are so frequently exposed to the malice and rage of those who are declared enemies, both to her doctrine and discipline. We acknowledge with the highest degree of gratitude, the sensible effects of your favour and protection, which we have already received, and hope we shall, by the grace of God, be enabled so to carry ourselves, in this troublesome age, that nO' calumnies of onr enemies, may anyways lessen your opinion of us ; we have had the happiness, at your expense, of being educated under the care of a truly Pious and Apostolic Person, the Reverend Mr. Talbot, the fervour and excellencies of whose discourses, and the piety of whose life are the best recommenda- tions of the religion he professes, in now better than this 12. years, that he hath had not only the care of us, but on all emergent occasions, that of all the neighbouring Churches, hath lain on him, and in all that time, we are bound to assert, that we never heard either in his public discourses or private conver- sation, anything that might tend towards encouraging sedition, or anyways insolencing the government ; it was therefore with the greatest surprise imaginable, that we read the following clause of a letter from Brigadier Hunter to the Board of Trade and Plantation, dated the 9th of April, 1715, by the Right Reverend, the Bishop of London, communicated to your Rev- erend and Honourable Society, in these words, ' Mr. Talbot has incorporated the Jacobites in the Jerseys, under the name of a Church, in order to sanctify his sedition and insolence to the government; if the Society take not more care for the future, than has been taken hitherto, in the choice of their Missionaries, instead of Establishing religion, they will destroy all govern- 144 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH ment and good manners.' What could induce this gentleman to endeavour to fix so barbarous, so calumnious, so very false, and groundless a scandal, is to us altogether unaccountable, to which we think the shortest answer that can be given, is that of Nehe- miah to Sanballat, 'there are no such things done as thousayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.' " The Church at Burlington, Right Reverend and Right Honourable, is the only Church that we know of, incorporated in the Jerseys, which was begun, by that steady protector of our Churches here, the Earl of Clarendon, when he was her late Majesty's Governor of this province, and finished under the administration of Colonel Richard Ingoldsby, and we are there- fore, more particularly concerned, to answer to this charge. Our Minister, the Reverend Mr. Talbot, having undertaken his own defence against what the Grovernor hath charged him with, we shall say no more, than what we have said, on this account." ME. TALBOT'S ANSAVEK TO THE SOCIETY. Mr. Talbot to the Secretary. "Burlington, November 1st, 1715. "Sir: " First I am bound to render thanks to the Right Rev. and . Right Honourable Society, for sending honest Mr. Walker, to my assistance ; I hope he will answer the good character given of him on all hands; I have offered him my house at Burling- ton, and all my interest is at his service. " Next, I am obliged to the Society, for giving me leave to answer for myself, touching the reflections cast upon me by Brigadier Hunter. To be an accuser is bad, to be a false accuser is worse, but a false accuser of the brethren is literally a Devil ; I make no difference, for I call God to witness, I know no soul, in the Church of Burlington, nor in any other Church I have planted, but is well affected to the Protestant Church of England and present Government in the house of Hanover; therefore he that accused us all for Jacobites, has the greater sin. I can compare it to nothing more or less, than Doeg, the Edo- mite, who stabbed the Priests' characters, and then cut all their IN BURLINGTON. 145 throats ; or Hanian, the Agagite, who slandered all the Jews as Jacobites who did not observe the King's Laws ; so they were appointed as sheep to the slaughter ; but God delivered them, and so, I hope he will do us, from the hand of the Enemy. The Honourable Colonel Bass, our Chief-Church-Warden, as diligent and faithful a servant of the Church and Crown as any, has been belied out of his Secretary's Office, and fined, and confined in the Common Gaol,t for nothing but defending the Royal Law of King George, against an idol of the heathenish Quakers. Mr. Alexander Griffiths died heart-broken, being falsely accused and abused as a disaffected person to the Government ; he died at Amboy ; pOor Mr. Ellis, the school-master, is very much dis- couraged in his business by a Quaker school-master being set up, in opposition to his license ; he has made his complaints oft, not without cause, but without effect ; he is a very sober, honest young gentleman, and deserves better encouragement. I wish the Society would take some better care of Burlington House ; as for Governour Hunter, he does not come here once in three years, and as soon as he gets his money, spends it all at New York ; so that we have only the burden, not the benefit, of Government; therefore we have the greater need of a Chorepis- copus, a Rural Bishop or Suffragan, to impart some spiritual Gift, without which, there never was, or can be any being, or Avell-being of a Church. This is the burden of all our lamen- tations, and so it will be, till it is answered ; the sooner the better, Cum bono deo. So desiring prayers of the sacred Society, I remain, " Your humble servant, " John Talbot." f Jeremiah Bass was Clerk of the Council, Secretary of the Province, and Prothonotary of the Supreme Court. Among others who were prosecuted, he was indicted for altering the rules of the Court, and taking liberties with the book of Freeholders, but acquitted. Field's Provincial Courts of New Jersey, pp. 83, 84. K 146 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH » " THESE TWENTY YEARS, CALLING TILL OUR HEARTS ACHE. Mr. Talbot to the 8eoretary. "Burlington, 1716. "Sir: "I have not had the favour of a letter, though I have sent several since Mr. Walker arrived. I have put him into the Church at Burlington, and into a house, which out of my pov- erty, I have prepared for the service of the Church, for ever, and for the use of the missionaries, for the time being, from the Honourable Society, if I die in the service, and be not forced to sell it again for pure necessaries. " I hear that one of my bills was ordered to lie by for a half year. I wish I had knowu the reason of it, that I might have answered by the bearer, the Honourable Colonel Coxe, who comes home with another gentleman of the Vestry of the Church at Burlington, to clear that Church from the slanders that Colonel Hunter has raised against us, only because we were Christians, and could not serve God and Mammon, Christ and Belial, &c. " I don't know any thing that I have done, contrary to my duty, either in Church or State ; but if it be resolved that no Englishman shall be in Mission or Commission, apud AmerU canos, I don't know what we have done, that we should all give place to Scotch-Irish ; but I am content to suffer with Good Company, /e?ve quam sortem patmntur omnes, nemo recuset- I suffer all things for the elect's sake, the poor church of God, here, in the Wilderness. There is none to guide her, among all the sons that she has brought forth, nor is there any that takes her by the hand of all the sons that she has brought up. When the Apostles heard that Samaria had received the word of God, immediately they sent out two of the chief, Peter and John, to lay their hands on them, and pray that they might receive the Holy Ghost ; they did not stay for a secular design of salary; and when the Apostles heard that the word of God was preached at Antioch, presently they sent out Paul and Barnabas, that they should go as far as Antioch, to confirm the Disciples, and so the Churches were established in the faith, and increased in IN BURLINGTON. I47 number dally ; and when Paul did but dream that a man of Macedonia called him, he set sail all so fast, and went over him- self to help them ; but we have been here these twenty years, calling till our hearts ache, and ye own 'tis the call and the cause of God, and yet ye have not heard, or have not answered, and it is all one. " I must say this, if the Society don't do more in a short time, than they have, in a long, they will, I fear, lose their honour and character too ; I don't pretend to prophesy, but you know- how they said the kingdom of God shall be taken from them, and given to a nation that will bring forth the fruits of it. God give us all the grace to do the things that belong to our peace, so God bless you all. " And yours, " John Talbot." " You may imagine what you please of the Irish missionaries, but I am sure we have lost Mr. Brook and Thoroughgood Moore, two English-men, that were worth all the Teague^ that ever came over." "quid AGITUE IX AMERICA." Mr. Ellis to the Secretary. "Burlington July 9'" 1716. " SiE : " The worthy bearer hereof Dan" Coxe Esq" one of the best members & benefactors to St. Mary's Church at Burlington (who in compassion to a poor distressed & almost ruin'd prov- ince, hazards his life & fortune, to serve and seek I hope from a Merciful Prince & a Gracious King, some speedy relief of the deplorable circumstances & unparalleld Calamities of his Maj"'^^ Collony of west Jersey, now under the heavy lash & tyranical administration of Coll Robert Hunter & amongst other enormi- ties,) will shew & acquaint you w"" a perfect account of the dayly discouragements I meet w"" in relation to my School, as also of the many losses & damages that I have & do still sustain by the unreasonable allowance given to a Quaker to usurpe over me, & take my bread out of my mouth, which is intolerable, when 148 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH at the same time, one can hardly subsist in, & by the whole town, these things are enough to discourage any man, neverthe- less I still hope for the better, & don't doubt but that the hon'"®' Society upon whose endeavours I beseech God to pour down the abundance of his spirit & wisdom, & grant me patience to bear these hardships with resignation & a fervent zeal towards Gods most holy Religion, will upon this hon*'* Gentlemans applica- tion weigh my circumstances, and consider my abuses, (& I humbly desire the favour of you, to be as serviceable to him as you can, be pleased to acquaint the hon'''^ Society that my School is indiferent, to thrive fast is not to be expected ; as long as Quakerism is countenanced & prefered by men in high places before Christianity, & if there be not a speedy remedy of this, the propagation of the Gospel will be but of little effect when Xtian instilution is wholely rejected & Quakerism set on foot, by which means the fundamental rules of Gods revealed religion & Gospel precepts tho never so early imbib'd & carefully instilled will by the depravity of nature & corruption of Youth with such tenets & the dictates of Stupidity & ignorance soon perish and decay, I could say more. Si memorem mora est, but this shall suffice for the present, that your R' Rev" & R' hon'''^' Society may understand quid agitur in America non consulitur dereligione but of faction &c w* are very unhappy for this Country being so young & newly settled, & consequently very pernitious to Piety & Learning. " To say no more its bad enough, God in his owne due time send us relief, be pleased to recommend my duty to the hon'''^ Society and accept of the hearty love & sincere regard of,. Sir " Your obliged Servant, "Rowland Elms." jeremiah bass, a eepeesentative. In 1716, Mr, Bass, was a member, for the county of Cape May, of the "House of Representatives of His Majestys Province of New- Jersey." On the 30th of November, he was one of a committee to pre- pare an " Address " to the Governor ; and on the same day, by IN BURLINGTON. 149 order of the House, he drew up " a Bill for preventing Money from passing at Nine Shillings and 2"* per Ounce" On the 4th of December, he was one of the committee, to whom a Bill was referred, with reference to the " Conveniency of the Eastern Division of the Province relating to records where Titles of Land are concerned." On the 5th, he was Chairman of the committee " to wait upon the Governor to know His Excellencys pleasure with reference to the Address of the House." On the 14th, he " made a Motion, That a Bill be brought in to lay an Excise on all strong Liquors Retailed in this Prov- ince " — and was made Chairman of the committee to bring in such a Bill. On the 18th, he was on a committee " to joyn a Committee of Council to meet from Day to Day till they have gone through" the Accounts of the Treasurer ; and, on the same day, he brought in "a Bill, entituled. An Act for laying an Excise on all Strong Liquors Retailed in this Colony." On the 20th, it was "ordered, that M'' Bass bring in a Bill for Repealing the Tenth Clause of an Act, entituled. An Act for shortening Law Suits, and Regulating the Practice of the Law, and for obliging Plaintiffs that are Non-Residents, to give better security for paying Costs of Suit." On the 22d, his " Bill, on Excise on Strong Liquors," was read the third time, and passed ; and he was appointed to carry it to the Council for their Concurrence. On the 8th of January, he was Chairman of a committee, to prepare " a Bill for the Support of his Majestys Government of New Jersey." And on the 15th of the same month, he made a speech, which was incorporated, in full, in the " Jouenal of the Votes of the House," as follows : THE SPEECH OF MR. BASS. " Mr Speaker, " We have yesterday been upon a very great Work, the en- quiring into the Debts of the Province, and stating the Treas- urers Accounts, in which I think, and so doth the Majority of the House, (as far as we have gone) we have done that Officer 150 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Justice, and tho' some of the Members have differed in their Opinion, yet I doubt not but that Gentleman (and I'm very- sure it is easy for him to do' it) will before the Conclusion of this Session, place those disputed Articles in so clear a light, by producing the proper Vouchers, that the most scrupulous amongst us may acquiesce in the Report of the Committee of the whole House. " These Accounts, Mr. Speaker, have opened to us a new scene of Affairs ; M'e see how much the Province is indebted for Arrearages of Taxes, and that if those arrearages had been duly paid, the Bills of Credit already issued for the emergent occa- sions of the Province would have been sunk, and some Money left in the Treasury to have been applyed to such uses as this Assembly should think expedient. But it is our Misfortune, that the case is otherwise, we are much indebted. Seventeen Hun- dred and odd Pounds in Bills of Credit are yet standing out, and the Treasury is quite empty, shall we, M"" Speaker, venture to enquire into this Evil, and propose some means for the Removal of it? It is certain this is not lessened but increased by the deadness of Trade, the Poverty of the Province, the Cheapness of all Commodities that this Country produceth. But those things that seem more particularly to have plunged us into this Misfortune were two very Expensive and Fruitless Expeditions to Canada, and our entestine Discords and Divi- sions, which have much obstructed the payment of the publick Taxes. The negligence of the Officers in doing their Duties, and the Scarcity of Moneys. "For ihe first, God be Thanked, we are not very likely to be exposed to any more Expences of that ; That Peace and Serenity that the Land of our Nativity enjoys under the auspicious Reign of his present Majesty, and the influence his Majesty has on the Affairs of Europe, &c. will prevent our sometimes Troublesome Neighbours the French or the Indians under their direction, from giving us any Disturbance there. "As to the second, I could be glad to say, I could see an end of them, but hence Ilia? LacrymcB here is the Source and Rise of all our Misfortunes, our Divisions, Heats, Discords and Ani- mosities centre. We are using one another as the Heathens did IN BUELINGTON. 151 the Primitive Christians, dressing each other up in the Skins of Wolves and Bears, and then beating them as such. " Would to God, Mr. Speaher, we could each of us learn to look upon another to be better than himself; to let that Charity, which is the Golden .I3and that cements Heaven and Earth together, (and without which the most splendid Gifts, natural or Acquired Endowments, are but as the sounding Brass or Tink- ling Cimbal) govern both our Lives and Actions. "Mr. Speaker, It is the great Fault of those Gentlemen that in this Province have distinguished themselves to be of a Party, that they are generally more willing to believe others to be in the wrong than in the Eight, and unwilling to have our Preju- dices removed. I have observed in Persons that have been of two opposing Parties, to have had something on each side excel- lently good, and something exorbitantly evil, although perhaps in unequal degrees, both mutually set, after an immoveable manner, before their Eyes, their own good, and the Evil of the other Party. And thus they blind their Minds to all sence or belief of good in any that oppose them ; Till this is spent, is abated, nay, rooted out of our hearts, there can be no expecta- tion of a Blessing to attend our Endeavours. " We Complain, Mr. Speaker, of bad Crops, Blasts, Milldews, and sometimes of Epidemical Distempers Baging amongst us. It is no wonder if our common Parent sends these Scourges, that by these Means he might teach us to love one another. Let us then take that advice which his Excellency once gave the Representative Body of this Province ; Let us leave Disputes, &c. to the Laws, and Injuries to the Avenger of them: Jjet each one tveed the Rancour of his own heart, &o. Let each of us look upon Parties and Divisions as a common Enemy, a common Evil? and use our utmost Endeavours to quench that fire that hath hitherto so Paged in this Province, that it hath more or less affected all Persons, all Relations, our Bodies, our Reputations, and our Estates. Let us unite in Love, and then how inex- pressibly beautiful would such a Union be ! How would it strengthen our Interests, advance our Estates, restore our de- cayed Credit ; and make us a truly happy Province." * * — Votes and State Papers, Vol. 1. pp. 17, 18. 152 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH "disaffection to the goveenment." The Secretary to Mr. Talbot. "August 2* 1717. "Rev" Sir, " The Society have rec'ed a letter from Coll Gookiag, Lieu' Gov'' of Pennsylvania, wherein he charges you with disaffection to the Governm' and refusing the Oaths of Allegiance to His Majesty King George, that you may be able to form an exact Judgm' of the Charge I have given you the Governor's very words in his Letter inclosed. The Society expect you should forthwith give your answer thereto, and if you have not already taken the Oaths to his majesty King George that you do without delay, by the first convenience transmit to the Society an authen- tic Certificate of your having so done." * * — Colonial History of New York, Vol. V. THE STATE OF THE SCHOOL. Mr. Ellis to the Secretary. Extract. " Burlington Aug' 29 1717. " Honored Sir "In regard to your command and pursuant to the Hon- orable Society's Directions I have herein sent to their perusal the state of my school at present; the children of Christian Parents are in number Quakers '. N". in all 25 10 35 LETTERS INTERCEPTED. Rev'* ilf Robert Walker to the Secretary. Extract. " Burlington Sept"^ lO"' 1717. " Worthy Sir, "I am glad to find the Society is sensible our Letters are in- tercepted in answer to both of yours you honored me with one in June and the other in July 1716, I assure you there is no caution I can think of to prevent miscarriage, or being stopt, the Postmaster of Burlington who died about 4 months ago stopt IN BUELINGTON. I53 four which I never could get from him, two of which was seen by several of our Townspeople, & the Post himself declared he delivered them into the post-masters Hands ; and whilst he was insisting for payments for the other two which I declared to Him I never received he swore to the charge of them by his book and by this blunder of his I discovered his Justice who was no less a man than one of his Majestys Council to Governor Hunter: and his Excellency is so jealous of his own mismanage- ment, that it is more than probable he has his Agents at the Ports about to catch up our Letters." * * "lands belonging to the bishop's house." Mr. Talbot to the Secretary. Extract. "Burlington, September 17th, 1717. "Sir: "I received an Order from the Society, to look after some Lands belonging to the House at Burlington, together with Mr. Vesey, but he is not yet come this way, so I shall say nothing to that point at present, because it is but an acre or two, and that is safe enough. " The Quakers would have got that, as they have all the rest of the meadow Lands belonging to the Bishop's House, and divided them amongst themselves." * * SUPPLYING CHRIST CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA. April 3d, 1718, Sir William Keith, Governor of Pennsyl- vania, chairman of the vestry of Christ Church, Philadelphia, " acquainted the vestry that the Eev. Mr. Talbot, of Burlington, Mr. Humphreys, of Chester, Mr. Eoss, of New Castle, and Mr. Sandell, of Wickacoa, had been invited by him, and most of them were now in town, in order to wait on this vestry and receive their proposals for supplying the vacancy of this Church, until the Bishop of London's pleasure was known. " The vestry thereupon recommended it to the Governor to concert with the above-named clergymen how they might supply this vacancy with conveniency to themselves, and the least pre- judice to their respective cures. 154 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " An arrangement was made with these gentlemen for supply- ing the Church for several months, and a liberal compensation was voted them by the vestry ; but they declined ' receiving any pecuniary reward' for their services." Dorr' s History of Christ Church, Philadelphia, pp. 44-5. " CASNOT DESERT THE POOR FLOCK. Mr. Talbot to the Secretary, " Burlington, May 3d, 1718. "Sir: " I used to write to you now and then, though I seldom have the favour of an answer, or not to the poiut. All your mission- aries hereabouts, are going to Maryland, for the sake of them- selves, their wives and children ; for my part, I cannot desert the poor flock, that I have gathered, nor will I, if I have neither Money, Credit, nor Tobacco. But if I had known as much as I do now, that the Society were not able, for their parts, to send Bishop, Priest, nor Deacon, no Lecturer nor catechist, no hinter, nor holder-forth, I would never have put the good People in these parts to the charge and trouble of building Churches ; (nay, now they must be stalls, or stables for Quakers horses, when they come to market or meeting) as I said before, but some people will not believe till 'tis too late. Dr. Evans himself is gone to Maryland, for he says nobody will serve the Church for nought, as I do ; for my part, I cannot blame the People in these parts, for they do what they are able, and no body can de- sire more, rich or poor, for those that do them any good. My Duty to the Honourable Society. " I am your most humble servant, " John Talbot." "the humble petition op many op the faithpul in June 2d, 1718. " A representation to the Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of England was presented to the Vestry of Christ Church, Philadelphia, by the Rev. Dr. Evans, and the Rev. Mr. John Talbot," of Burlington, N. J., which was read, and it was thereupon " ordered that the Churchwardens sign the IN BURLINGTON. 155 said address in the name and by order of the vestry." The address is as follows : " To the Most Eeverend Fathers in God, the Archbishops, and the Right Reverend the Bishops of the Church of England r The Representation and humble Petition of many of the faith- ful in the communion of the Church of England in North America, most humbly showeth : "That whereas the British Collonies and Settlements in America, have now for many years been blessed with the pure and primitive doctrine and worship of our Mother the Church of England of which you are happy at this day in being great ornaments and prime rulers " And whereas for want of Episcopacy's being established amongst us, and that there has never been any Bishop sent to visit us, our churches remain unconsecrated, our children are grown up and cannot be confirmed, their sureties are under solemn obligations, but cannot be absolved & our Clergy some- times under Doubts and cannot be resolved " But whereas more especially for the want of that sacred power which is inherent to your apostolate the Vacancies which daily happen in our Ministry cannot be supplied, for a con- siderable time from England, whereby many congregations are not only become desolate, and the light of the Gospel therein extinguished but great encouragement is hereby given to secta- ries of all sorts which abound aild increase amongst us and some of them pretending to what they call the power of ordination the Country is filled with fanatick teachers, debauching the good inclinations of many poor souls who are left destitute of any instruction or ministry. May it therefore please your Lordships in your great pity and regard for the government of the Church by Bishops, to think of some means whereby these our sorrowful complaints & most grievous misfortunes may be heard and redressed, and that Almighty God may of his infinite mercy, inspire your thoughts and assist your pious endeavors to accomplish this evidently necessary work is the most earnest and daily prayer of may it please your Lordships "Your Lordships most humble petitioners & most obedient sons and servants. 156 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " In the name and by the order of the Vestry of Christ ■Church at Philadelphia the second of June 1718. " James Tutthill 1 Church Je. Bass Atty. Gen. " Charles Read ] Wardens of the Jerseys" ■" and six others. " In the Jiame & by the order of tlie Vestry of St Mary's -Church at Burlington the ninth of June 1718. " Jno Talbot, Rector " Jno Wheeler ] Church " Abr. Hewlixgs / Wardeiis " and many others from all parts of America." "the school 3fr. Ellis to the Secretary. Extract. " Burlington in New Jersey July 10th 1718 ■" Sir : " My School is indifferent well having of Christian Parents Children 20, of Quakers 12, of others 5. I know not what to term them besides sectaries having no knowledge, and yet obstinate; * * JTUETHEE INFORJIATIOJT FROM THE PARISH EEGLSTEE. THE FIRST CtlUROH LIBRARIES. Up to the year 1719, the pages of the Parish Register are iilled, almost exclusively, with the entries of baptisms. No burials are recorded ; and only three marriages, one of which is that of "Rowland Ellis and Sarah Allison, April 17, 1715." On the first fly-leaf, however, we find the little item, " Lent to J. H. 1 piece of 8. 4 bits & 1 Eng. shill." And, on the last four leaves, we have a list of books, which Michael Piper,t — the writing is not Mr. Talbot's — assisted Mr. Talbot in revising, on the first day of the new year, O. S. f At a Vestry meeting of Christ Church, Philadelphia, held June 23d, 1718, it was "Eesolved, That if it should happen that the clergymen who are to serve the Church during this vacancy be sick, or should not come, that Mr. Piper, the school master, read the prayers in the Church." Dorr's History, p. 47. IN BURLINGTON. i5r A CATALOGUE OF BOOKS BELONGING TO BUELINGTON LIBRAHY EEVISED- BY ME. JOHN TALBOT INCUMBENT & MICH : PIPER YE 20TH DAY OP MAECH 1719. 1 D. Johanne Avenario Egrano Lexicon Hebraicum. 2 Scapulae Lexicon. 3 Eusebii Ecclesia.st Histor. ■ 4 Gregorii Sayr Casus Conscient. 5 Newman's Concordance. 6 Scti Cypriani Opera. EOL: 7 Petri Ravanelli Bibliotheca. 8 Father Paul's History of Coun- cil of Trent. 9 Pierceson on the Creed. 10 Dr. Bray's Lectures. 11 Cowleii Opera. 12 Hooker's Ecclesiast Polity. QUARTO. 1 Eiveli Controversiae. 2 Patrick upon Genesis. 3 Pindari Tragaed — 2 vol. 4 Stillingfleet's Unreasonables of Seperation. 5 Bythneri Lyra Prophetica. 6 Skinner's Opticks. 7 Patrick on ye Chronicles, Ezra, &c. 8 Boyl's Lectures. 9 Dallei Latinorum Cultus — 2 vol. 10 Cainet Dominical. 11 Littleton's Dictionary. 12 Origine Sacra by Stillingfleet. 13 Cluverii Geographia. 14 Two Manuscripts. 15 Discipuli Sermones Quadragesi- mal es. 16 Lnbini Comment in Juvenal. 17 Higgins Sermon.' 18 Senecae Tragaed. 19 Common place Book Manuscr. 20 Calvin's Institutions. 21 Quintilian. 22 Juvenal cum Notis Variorum. 23 One Manuscript. 24 Stierii Logica. 25 Manuscript Greek. 26 Young's Sermons — 2 vol. 27 Virgil in TJsum Delphini. 28 Gassendi Astronomia 29 Sherrock's Jus Naturae. 30 Horatius in Usum Delphini. 31 Plinii Epistolae. 32 Senecae Controversiar. 33 Bp : Hall's Episcopacy by Divine- Eight. 34 Seaman's Calendar. 35 F : Lewis de Granada Memorial of a Xtian Life. 36 Bp : Symon's Paraphrase on ye Psalm. 10 o — 1 2 4 — 12 10 1 10 n 14 JohnEoberds George Willis Nicholas Jones by five pounds given in ye, price of ye bell 1 10 10 — 7 1 o 2 — vj 10 o 10 10 — 1 10 r> 10 = 5 — 137 15 SUBSCRIPTION. The honrble Colin Richd Ingoldsby Lt govrr [Signed] Rich : Ingoldesby paid Tho : Eevell Esqr pr Mr Wheeler [Signed] Tho : Revell paid Jer : Bass Esqr [Signed] J . Bass 30 20 — 20 — 216 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH £ s d Benefactors page 1 135: 1: page 2 137: 15: y ))age 5 69: J2: G Contributions, page 3 70: U: £412: 9: 3 BENEFACTOES. ATT PHILADELPHIA INHABITANTS & STRANGERS. 1702 Pecembr 5- Xbr 19 1703 Marcli 6 Aprill May June James Lowring... Nich: Churchill. Capt Boach Thomas Tress Ealph Wardd.... Doctr Graham ..., Benj : Godfrey Capt Jones Coll. Quarye Wm: Trent Jos: Carpinter .... John Bewley Charles Read Doctr Wm Hall.. Mr Packston The: Pert Peter Paquenett.. Madam Tench..., Eobert Grace Robt. Packe Leo: LotFds Wm. Poole 1 1 3 2 ~1 2 1 5 5 18 3 10 — 6 3 1 11 2 1 2 3 11 6 2 1 1 1 — — 57 2:6 Mr. Myls Minister of Boston \ 12 10 09 12 6 DISBURSEMENTS. Paid Nich : Martinio his first payment as by articles of agreement for Joyn : & Carp: work Paid by Nath : Westland & Robt. Wheler 1 their two thirds of thirty thousand | good merchantable bricks to Hugh 1 Huddy .T.J Paid Tho : Kendell bricklayer by Perkins & Fisher Paid Rich : Dell for draweing bricks & Sand Ralph Cogell Carter Reed : by his bill to W: Fisher By paid Nicholas Martino in Cash By paid W : & J : Hollinshead for church lott By Spent at Signeing deed with acknow- ledging 50 20 10 3 3 50 20 10 18 IN BUELINGTON. 217 By Paid Peter Dell the foundation stones... By paid Lime from Philad : 13 bush : By paid Lane and Cogell Carters to 5th I July as _ by Mr. Wheelers acct for > bricks, lime, stones, sand J Paid a Debt upon buriall grownd Paid for 58000 bricks Paid for bushels of lime Paid for this book Paid Thomas Kendell bricklayer Paid at raising the church roof. Paid Sundry Small disbursments Novbr . Paid Mich: Martino his 3d payment Paid John Gilbert for lime & boat hire Paid John Rowland for bricks Paid Barnard Lane Cartige for lime, brick, sand Paid for Earth to Levell the church Pd Bichd fFennimore for his flatt, to lime & stone Paid Eichd Dell for church lock NATHANIELL WESTLAND BEBITT. 1702 Octobr To his Subscription mony March To Eecd : of Mr. Talbott minister May To Eecd : of Wm. fisher to make upp 10 pounds Mav To Eecd : of Wm. Bustill— Cash May To Eecd : of Daniell Sutton— Cash June To Eecd: of Jacob Perkins Senior Cash To Eecd: Samuell Oldale To Eecd : in beef of William Budd To Eecd : of Thomas Midleton for burying grownd To Eecd : Doctor Eoberds 1704 — 4tli June — By a Collection at church Jan'y the 17th due to N W £17-9-6 which sum was pd him "^ Mr. Eobt. Wheeler To Eeceived of Mr. Miles Minister of Bo.ston 1702 CONTRA CKEDITT Decembr By this book vallewd att 5 By his 3d part of 50.s to Nich : Martino 1 to. make upp the first paymt of 50 > pounds J 29 By his 3d part of 30000 good bricks paid | to Hugh Huddy / '6-Aprill By.paidEich: Dell for draweing bricks & Sand May By paid John Hollinshead in part of Church Lott 6 1 6 7 10 15 5 58 9 — 18 3 — 50 1 1 15 10 3 10 15 9 15 1 20 4 5 2 1 1 2 5 4 10 10 2 10 6 4 42 2 17 02 8 9 4 6 61 12 19 10 10 74 £ 00 00 10 3 10 09 s 18 16 18 10 d 8 218 June 19 July 1704 Aprill 10 May- June — 17 Novbr 1702 Octobr 1703 22 Aug. 1704 3 Sept- ic Sept 24 Sept HISTORY OF THE CHUECH By paid Mch : Martino in Cash Bv paid Nich : Martino to make upp £15 by Doctor Roberts 48s Pr Eesnire 32s By paid Thomas Kendell as by book By Sondry Small disbursments By buriall grownd in Debt to him By Charg of H Hd lime, watredg, Cowpredg, Cartage By a great book to Eegester, Mariag : Chris : burialls By heading a hogshead of lime & hoop By paid Dan: Smiths man 4 Bush : hare... By paid Tho : Kendell as by my book By paid John Wethrall two bushels of hare By Spent on Eich Murry here & Philad:... By 2 gall: linseed oyle, Murry, iTenimore, 6 lbs Spanish brown 2 IbsEed Leade Paid on Eichard Murry the painter his acct. to the Smith Paid Nich : Martino for J oy ners work 11 — 4 16 — 12 1 2 — 5 — 18 . 4 4 — — 2 — 5 _! 6 — 4 — ■ 2 1 I 10 By Cash paid Hugh Huddy By Cash paid Mr. Wheeler By A Bosse By a Quietus on Joseph Addams Estate... By Due on Acct which is upon Ballance., HUGH HUDDY DEBITT. To his Subscription mony To mrs Margaret Hunlocks Subscription... To buriall ground Subscription To CashEecd: of Nath: Westland To CashEecd: of Eobt Wheeler To Cash of Eobt Hickman To Eecd: of Hugh Lowdon To Cash "athei-d at opningthe church my 1 Lord Cornbury was present j To Cash Eecd of John Scott To Eeceived of mr Wheelers buriall ground Subscription To Cash of Thomas Peache — not in sub.. To Cash by Cider of John Tomkins To 5 bush wheat for Edmon Stuart To wheat of Robert Eaton wallew To Cash Eecd: of Dr Hall To more Cash Eecd : of Dr Hall To Cash of Govr Nicholson To Cash Eecd : by a colleoton at church. To Cash Eecd: by a collection at church To Cash bya Collection 2 To Mrs Mary Hunlook's Subscription 5 10 61 19 10 05 10 6 02 12 G 01 2 6 00 15 00 02 9 6 74 1 10 £ 20 5 1 10 10 o 2 10 — 11 1 14 5 4 1 1 10 24 16 6 22 6 4 17 — 12 6 136 00 5 5 IV — 2 IS — 5 — 149 15 5 ffebry 14tli 18 1702 Decembr — 5— 1702 Octobr IN BtJELINGTON. Jan'ry the 17th due to H H £31—3—4 To Cash more of The: Peachee To Cash of mr Wheeler To Cashof Nath : Westland '..'.'"!!.'."!;!! To Cash when the Sacrament was admin- istred 210 The Ballance being 8 : 10 caryed over to folio 29 0. 4 Marti no \ CONTEA CEEDITT. By his 3d part of 50s to Nioh : to make upp the first paymt of 50£.. , By paid to Mr Revell the buriall ground acct By Spent on Peter Dell By paid Tho Kendell brick layer By paid for lime as by Receipt By paid N : Martino the Carpinter... By paid for 42100 bricks By Spent at raiseing the church roof. By 16000 bricks more By paid Will : iFennimore on Kendells acct By paid John Fisher on Kendells acct. By paid Tho: Kendell By nailes &ct By Recording the Deed of church Lott. By paid Cogell Carter for 6 Load Sand By two load bricks from water side By carting 8000 bricks from the kill.... By Cash paid the Lime man By hinges paid for mr Martino 22H) at 14d By Cash paid mr Wheeler By Cash Pd Sam : Kimbell for 4000 laths.. By 9000 nayles for the Plaistrer By 3000 bricks more By paid Shatterwaits ferriedg to Philad.... By 14n) nayles at 18d a pownd By spent on Rich : Murry Sundry times By paid the Lime man by Dr Hall By paid for lime in town & cash 12s in all 01 28 6 10 10 4 04 8 190 00 1 182 9 9 008 10 4 £, 00 4 22 14 20 42 16 2 3 2 2 1 13 2 2 3 I 164 15 By Intrest due for fifty pownds [ 4 By paid N Martino ■ 4 By paid for lime ! 6 By pd fienimore os 25 B : lime j 2 2 ; 180 ! 18 ROBERT WHELEE DEBITT. £ To his Subscription mony ' 20 To Received of Abraham Hewlings j 2 To Reed: of JohnHamell 1 5 220 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH 1702 Octohr 1704 8 Sept : To Eecd: of Micliaell Newbolt To Becd : for 70 bricks & 2 bush : lime.. To Eecd : of Eobert Peerson To his Subscription to buriall grownd... To his Eeceiving of William Hewlings.. To Eecd: of Abraham Hewlings To Eecd: Daniell Leeds To Eecd: of Thomas Wood To Eecd: of Andrew Smith To Eecd: of James Bingham To Eecd : of Eoger Parks To Eecd: of Doctor Hall To Eecd: ofHughHuddy To Eecd: of John Ward To Eecd : of Henry Marley To Eecd: of Doctor Cox Junr To Eecd: Abraham Browne Senr To Will: Budd Senr Eecd : To Eecd : Danll Leeds To Eecd : Josh : Newbolt.. To Eecd: John Longstaff. 1 To Eecd: for lime Due to Mr Wheeler for Ballance ' 27 & 4 3 s d 6 — 1 10 — — 1 5 — 7 2 2 — — 10 5 — — 2 10 — 9 9 — 13 18 — 10 — — 1 10 — 7 2 1 19 3 16 f) 3 4 1 — — 5 _ 1 3 27 6 3 147 16 3 Posted to folio the 29th By omission in a former acct \ Due from Mr Wheeler / to compleat the 50£ bond i: 1702 Decembr 1 5- I Xber 19 May June CONTRA CKEDITT. By his 3d part of 50s to Nich: Martino \ to make upp the first paymt of 50£... J By his 3d part of 30000 good bricks paid \ to Hugh Huddy / By paid John HoUinshead for church Lott J3y spent at Signeing deed & acknowledge- ing By paid Peter Dell for the foundation stones By spent in drink Sondry times on the men By paid Darby Green for 13 bush : of lime \ hogshead & charg from Philadelphia / By paid Ealph Cogell Cartege for bricks, "I limestones & Sand j By paid Barnard Lane Carteg for bricks "I lime, stones & sand..; j By Nicholas Martino part of his 2d paymt By his payeing Mr Pluddy his buriall grownd Subscription By Thomas Kendell paid By paid John Gilbert for lime & boat hire.. By John Eowland for bricks — paid him.... By paid Barnt Lane haling bricks, lime & Sand By paid 5 days work for Earth throwing to. Levell churdi 00 10 10 7 15 1 11 1 16 4 10 7 02 12 3 i 10 1 -!l5 IN BURLINGTON. 22B 1702 June 1703 I 22 Aug I 1704 > 4 JuDe f 3 Sept— 10 Sept :- 24 Sept: 18 febr— By Eichaid ffennimore bringing stones 12 PEK CONTRA IS CKEDITOK. By 2H)J Nailes ' By 6s 10 paid to Ealph Cougili for Loom and Wood By 6Z 10s paid Nicholas Martenew for work By li 17s 6d paid for Lime ' 1 By 5s Pd Seth Hill for bringing up of Lime d 10 6 I 10 10 17 5 By somuch folio the 24th. 36 6 3 8 I 5 By disbursmts on acct of a bell i 13 I 12 : 11 By moneys pd Thomas Kendell i 11 I 00 i 00 By i^aid Thomas Kendall for Plaistering.. By paid Mr Hugh Huddy By paid Jonathan Lovett for Girtweb By paid Thomas Clerk for Burning posts. 01 01 00 03 13 00 00 08 01 04 04 08 10 00 06 IN BUELINGTON. 223 By paid Thomas Clerk for making the gates By paid Bernard Lane for hailing Timber By paid Nicholas Martinew By paid for A Staple and Lock for the gate By paid James Shatterthwait for Glassing. By paid James Allen for fetching Stones.. By paid for a hhd of Lime and Other Charges By48K) of Spikes and 53ft ofNailes By paid the Labourers to Serve Thomas Kendall.... By paid John Smith ifor Leather for the Bell By paid Bernard Lane for 150 of Bricks \ and hailing Timber and stones J By paid Margarett Clark for 2 Cushins By paid for Oyle andCollers By paid John Woolston for Ceader Boards.. By paid for the Bell Roape By paid John Doson for fetching stones By paid Seth Hill for fetching stones By paid The: Baper for Iron By paid Samll Territt for Iron By paid Will the Sawyer for Sawing By paid Nordick ye Ingeneer By pd Thomas Clark for being Clark By pd a Man for Sawing one Day deduct 27 • 6 : 3 above IirOH HUDDY IS DK. £ s d 00 16 10 01 15 00 41 15 04 00 03 00 05 18 09 00 14 00 01 10 06 05 05 00 00 18 00 00 04 00 05 13 00 01 00 00 00 09 02 04 00 00 00 07 10 01 02 00 00 12 00 03 14 00 21 01 04 08 19 08 18 11 02 03 00 00 00 04 00 202 16 11 1705 June 2d Novbr 4th 1705 To soe much in folio the 23rd To Cash reed of Thomas Eevell esqr on \ acct of ye Bell J To Cash of Geo : "Willis To Cash of Wm Bay ley To Cash ofTho: Peechee To Cash of Eichd Dell To Cash of Hugh Huddy To Cash of Captn Allison Apll ye 8th To Cash reed at a Saoramt To Cash of rar Westland on acct of ye Bell To Cash reed at a Collection May the 20th when my Lord was here To Cash of mr Eobt Wheeler To Cash received at Comunion To my halfe to the pew 008 10 4 001 00 000 10 000 06 000 05 000 06 001 00 000 10 12 07 4 03 12 5 001 00 16 19 9 03 05 2 20 04 11 13 08 10 33 13 9 003 12 5 003 00 00 22-4 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Novbr 4th 1705 Janry 14th 1705-6 Janry 27th Mrch 24 June 28 1704 July 18th 1705 To cash Reed of John Ward Supscription to the Bell '. £ 000 000 s 10 05 d Of) To cash Eecd of Samll Terrett Siibscripti«>ii tn the Bell To cash reed of Jer : Bass esqr in pt of his 007 012 05 03 02 07 16 10 00 02 5 8 To cash Received of Nathaniell Westland ft To cash Received of Madm Hamilton for "j her half part of the North East Cor- J- ner Pew , J 8 30 03 01 17 02 10 3 To cash to receive of Geo: Roscarrick To cash reed of nir Bass on bond wth 35 09 09 09 3 4 Ballance due this 3d Aug: 1706 44 4 18 3 8 49 2 3 Tj? costra is ckeditoe. To cash pd towards the Bell To cash pd Dr Hall for tixeing Sd Bell ^ac To 221b nayles pd Samll Kemble abt ye fenceing To 12£ cash pd Samll Kemble for fence- Jng To 13R) J nayles more to Kemble To cash pd Kemble more as '^ his bill To nayles to Tho : Clark abt the gate 2Ib ... CREDITER. To cash pd Bernard Lane for 300 of\ Bricks & haleing J To moneys spent at the Eeiseing of the Tower To 500 of bricks and hailing To Cash paid Samll Territt To Cash paid Nordick ye Ingeneer To Cash paid Negroe Sawyer To Cash paid Thomas Clerk 3£ To pd for hailing A Logg to the Church.... 16 3 02 2 01 9 12 00 31 15 00 18 00 18 00 02 33 13 000 08 000 12 000 13 005 04 015 00 005 17 003 00 000 03 1705 IN BUELINGTON. To cash paid Obediali Jerton 002 To Sundry Expences ..'.'...! 000 To Ropes and Blocks'New .'. , To cash pd John Ward for his fflattiialeing: 221] s d 1-2 00 10 00 stones., 000 15 ! 00 Janry 16 To the Tower 2R) Nail es 2.S OcZ To paid for Washing the Siirples !!]! To cash paid Tho: Olarlc 40 | 8 being in \\ full of his to this Ester / j To pd rnr Martinew "... 034 17 i) 000 2 (i 00 o 6 02 04 11 To pd for Bred & Wine To 5 galls of Tarr & 1 Cagg for To cash pd mr Martinew 42 00 00 04 10 £47 To cash paid Eichd iii-ancis 1 05 17: 01 2 14 i 07 08 00 10 I 00 12 ! 06 05 01 Memd the 100£ due to mr Revill is paid by mr Wheeler 49 : 2 : 3 BUKLINGTON AUGUST THE 6tH 1706. Then by examination of this Book wee finde due to Hugh Huddy sum of. \ wee tinde due to Eobert Wheeler I wee finde due to Eobert Wheeler on bond ~\ a fifty pounds borrowed to ye iise of \ ye Church J wee iind due to Thomas Eevell esqr on ) bond one hundred pounds borrowed [■ to ye use of ye Church J £ 004 083 s 3 13 050 I 00 Soe we find ye Church Idebted Testifyed bv us Tho : Eevell "I , , , DANiEr. Leeds} ''^''™'' ''''''■'''"■' Nathll Westland Egbert Wheeler Hu Huddy. Memd one years Interest of ye above sd bonds to mr Wheler and nir Eevell is pd 100 I 00 ! 00 237 , IC 10 TO THE church 1708 Bass & Wheeler Wheeler & -HOBEKT WHEELER DEBET. To ye over plosh of Colecksion Last year... To ye over plo.sh of ye Last years accent.... hulings To ye over plosh of ye Last years accent.... Wheeler Eecd William Budd & Abraham Hulings 1 & Wilis by the ballance of there account 1710 f William Budd & Abraham Hullings by the ballance of their Account paid to mr Eobert Wheeler 1711 Mr Eobert Wheeler & George Willis by ballance of there Account 1712 i 37 06 21 77 09 11 10 3 12 10 62 04 8 26 19 37 19 03 226 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH ME. KOBEET WHEELER IS CEEDITOE. By Soe much in folio 29 By paid The : Kendall for 6 days & half \ work Abtthe Tower / By Sundry Expenses with the Work men... By Cash paid Obediah Jerton and Wm. "j White for Sawing Weather bords for >■ the Tower J By Cash paid Thomas Scattergood for I two Loggs to be Sawn into Wether >■ bords J 202 001 000 003 001 210 By paid George Willis as If* his bill of \ peticulars Amounting to the Sum of / By Cash paid Richard ffrancis & Samuell I Territ for makeing Stock and Wheel >- pr to the bell J By Cash paid Samuell Territ for Iron \ Work for ye bell ( By A Logg Sawed into boards for the Tower By Cash paid Samll Carpenter for boards... By Cash paid Bernard Lane for hailing \ bricks & boards / ' By Cash paid for Oyle and Collers for the Tower By 261b Nails for the Tower at 15d ^ ft 01 By Cash pdMartinew 30 OOo 02 by more cash pd N Martino by 25 pound nayls for the Tower., by a spring lock for the Tower door, by paid for the funt by paid Kichard fFrancis IG [ 09 19 ' 00 10 16 06 15 5 2 11 17 14 12 5 Page 28 Mr. Wheeler is Debitt, 3d Aug: 1706— Due to Mr. Wheeler Ballanoe, 00 09 04 00 06 06 00 00 6 9ber 5th 1706 The underwritten is a true Coppy of Doctr John Eoberdes his receipt for one half of a Pew in the Church. Eecd of Mr. Danll Leeds the full Sum of Two pounds Six Shillings & Ten pence being full & Ample satisfaction for the one half of a Pew Erected in St. Anns Church in Burlington, I say Becd by me John Eobeedes Vera Copa: Examined by me Tho: Bevell 1707 14 Aprill Being Easter Monday Mr. Robert Wheeler & Mr. Jeremiah Bass were Elected IN BURLINGTON. 227 ITOS 1709 17]0 1711 Cliurchwardens for Bui-lington church Mr. Thomas Eevell & Mr. Daniell Leeds then gave upji tliier accounts and paid Mr. "Wheeler the Sum of fourteen £ pounds two shillings ten pence in Cash 14 Testifyed by us Robert Wiieei.er Nath: Westland William Bddd George Willis at Same time was delivered upp with this Book five deeds belonging to the ground wilhin fence with the Church Robert Wheeler paid the aforesaid 14^2-10 Viz to the Clark 10£ for Intrest 4£- 0-0 to other disburstments 2s-10d for the Church Use ]4 Being EaSter Monday Mr. Robert Wheeler & Abraham Ilulings was Elected Churchwardens Being Ester Monday Mr. Robert Wheeler & George Willis was Elected Church- wardens Being Ester Monday Mr. William Budd & Abraham Hulings was Elected Church- wardingB Being Ester Monday Mr. Robert Wheeler & William Budd was Elected Church- wardings LAUS DEO d 10 2 10 ANNO DOMINI 1713 Jeremiah Bass 1 ^, , Emanuell Smith / C''"'™/'"'''"-^ CHURCH STOCK IS CR. Aprill 7th 12 19 May 3 May 10th May 17 May 24 Whitsunday 25 31 June 14 July 5th July 12 July 19 July 20 Easter Tuesday By moneys Collected at the! Sacrament j 00 By moneys Collected at the doore By moneys Collected at the doore j By moneys Colled at the doore & Sacrament, ■^ E.Smith By money s Collected at the doore ' By moneys Collected atthedoore 1 By moneys Collected at the doore & Sacre- ment being WhitSunday By moneys Collected at the Sacrament By moneys Collected at the doore By moneys Received of Mr. Attorney Gen- eral] by orders on Mr. Wheeler & Cutler [lllegi ble in By moneys Collected at the doore By moneys Collected at the doore By moneys Collected at the doore By moneys Collected at the Sacrament | j 10 By moneys Reed at the doore i 5 O.V 6 2 10 09 2 MS.] 10 Hi 228 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Aug 2(1 By moneys Eecd at the doore Aug 23d By moneys Becd at the doore Sept 28 By moneys Reod at the doore £, s d 1 12 2 17 2 1 5 7 '1 i 14 05 LAUS DEO ANNO DOMINI 1713 PEE COMTKA DB. 1713 May 17 By moneys paid George Wilhonse for ex- penoes on Easter monday & Wine since for the Sacrament May 23 By moneys paid Wm Cede for the main- tainance of Mr Talbots man Philep June 27th By moneys paid Margaret Clarice for Cleaning the Church Washing Sur- plices &c By moneys paid for a New Common Prayer book 2 English Crowne pounds July 6 By moneys paid Philip Mr Talbots man when he Went from this towne 8ber 19 By moneys" paid Margaret Clarke for Clean- ing the Church washing Surplis &c By moneys paid for the mending & make- ingup the fence of her Lett 20 By moneys paid Cutler by Mr Attorny Generalls order By ditto paid him my selfe 29 By money paid Mr J oily for worke done in the Church & Church yard 31br By money paid Bevell Elton for worke done at the Scoole house By moneys paid Mr Hews "^ order of Mr Talbot yell9br Paid Mr Talbot Jan the 25th Paid Mr Hews man '^ order of the Vestry Paid John Neale for worke done at the Sceole house March 9 Paid Mr Thomas Leonard in part of bond 2d New Yorke Paid Mr Thomas Leonard 4xb New Yorke By money allowed Mr Wheler due to him on his accot pd by the Att Ge 5 25 2 27 03 16 15 16 00 16 00 2 14 01 10 12 10 19 05 12 12 Brought from the other Side 18th Octor By moneys Received at the Sacrament. 30th By moneys Reed at the Sacrament 6 Der By moneys Collected at the doore 20 De By moneys Collected at the doore more on 5th £ s 14 05 1 7 16 17 13 1 7i- IN BURLINGTON. 229 •^5 De 127 Jany 1 3 10 17 24 Feb 7th & 14 21 28 Marli 7 14 11 1715 Aprill 17 By moneys Eeod at the doore & Sacrament By moneys Eecd at the doore & Sacrament By money Eecd at Sacrament By moneys Eecd at the doore By money's Eecd at the doore By moneys Eecd at the doore By money Eecd at the doore By money Eecd at thedore By moneys Eecd at the doore By moneys Eecd at the doore By moneys Eecd at the doore By moneys Eecd at the doore By moneys Eecd at the doore By moneys Eeceived at the Sacrament & dore , 2 3 i 1 04 4 13 4 15 5 S 10 o 14 5 8 9 11 9 9 5 13 4 8 (5 8 00 28 11 3 , 14 05 8.1 By moneys allowed Mr Wheler being drawn on him by Mr Attorney Generall & is the ballance due to him Brought from the other Side By moneys paid Mrs Clarke in full for washing the Surjjlices & Cleaning the Church &c By moneys paid Wm Cutler in full By moneys paid Mr John Talbot for his Jorney to Yorke with the Addresses & horse hire Burlington 7th Octr 1714 Eecd of Jeremiah Bass Esq four pounds! Sixteen shillings in full of Moneys due to me from Tho I^ycester on Accot of land Given to the Church at Burlington "39 me Thomas Leonard 2 25 6 12 02 01 03 11 17 10 6 04 00 34 00 8 2 00 36 ' 00 1715 To be added paid for a Common prayer] booke ommitted in casting up on the other page ' | •'^'^ ; ^ By money paid Mr Clarke , ; 15 1 00 By moneys paid to Wm Cutler in full ' 8 i 00 ! 00 i 45 : 12 ' 4 230 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH 1714 Aprill 17 1715 April 17 LAUS DEO ANNO DOM 1714 Jeremiah Bass ] & >■ Churchwardens EiiANrELL Smith j CHURCH STOCK IS CE. Eecd of Mr Smith & paid to Cutler By moneys on Easter day Received on the Sacrament &c i ; IG i 3 i 14 2 April 27th 1717 LAUS DEO ANNO DOM 1716 Abraham Hewlings JoNATHAsr Lovett Churchward. CHDKCH OF BURLINGTON CR. By CoUectiong & Subscriptions j 18 By moneys Paid J. Bass by his Subscrb | 7 By George Willis I 1 By a Bill of Mr Leeds | 2 By Do of Mr Jona Lovet By Cash by Mr Wheeler ; 1 By Cash ^ Mr Smith I 1 By Cash ^ Mr Bard 1 1 By BillofEow: Ellis I 1 By Cash ^ Mr Hewlings i 1 09 4 11 3 o S 18 00 0. 00 00 — 00 — 00 — LAUS DEO ANNO DOM 1714 CHURCH STOCK IS DR. £ s d' By moneys due to Ballanceof the last Yeare i & this— as "^ other Side 8 5' o By moneys paid William Cutler in full ! 8 16 17 01 ANNO 1715 I By moneys due to ballance 12 11 PER CONTRA DR. To Jeremiah Bass.... To William Cutler.... To Margaret Clarke.. To William Cullum. To George Willis To ye Churchwardens for ye year 1716.' To the Clark — for Do 12 11 7 12 4 15 10 o 13 1 " 8 0. IN BURLINGTON. April! 1716 Church Wardens Chosen for this ensueing Yeare are Abraham Hewlings Jonathan Lovett J Bass: 231 April 1717 Church "Wardens Chosen for this Ensuing Year are Abraham Heulings Rowland Ellis THE CHUhCH'S STOCK DR. 1717 May 10th To Cash paid Olive Clark , July 8 To Cash paid Benj : Wheat for 2 days workj at ye Ch '. ' July 20 To Cash paid Olive Clark for cleansing the Church I Do 29 To Cash paid Wm Cutler for Two days work at 7s 1p day Bo To Cash expended upon the workmen Aug 3 To Cash paid Paul the Cler. in part of last years pay Sepr 9 To moneys paid Olive Clark 7ber 10 To moneys paid Robert Nailer for mending the Bellfrey floor 7ber 16 To Cash paid Paul the Clerk , Novbr 1 To Cash paid fordrawing the State of Bur- \ linglonChurchByorderof the Vestry / i Decber 16 To moneys paid Olive Clark more 10b 30 To Cash paid Mr Marmion for a Bell rope; Mar 15 To Moneys To a poor man from Hopewell Mar 22 To 41b of 6 penny nails to mend ye fence... Do To a mngg of Beer Do 24 To Richard ffrances for mending ye fences &c Carried to fol: (4S) £ .5 d 00 10 00 07 00 10 00 14 00 2 6 00 8 00 12 G 4 01 ^ 01 00 8 00 6 00 o 00 4 8 00 5 00 : 10 07 ' 03 PR CONTRA BY COLLECTIONS AT YE DOOR. From April 28th 1717 through Dec 15, 1717 10 " Dec22d " " April 13, 1718 13 Nobr7:1718 22 DE. CHURCH STCCK. Paid to Richd : Blackham for mending ye Lock of the Doore Paid to Mr Walker ^ order &c To Cash for sd Nayls 00 02 02 00 00 01 232 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Decembr 10 Janry 10 March 30 1719 To Olive Clarke "^ order for Cleansing ye Church To Cash for a Broom To Cash Pd Nightinghale "P Mr Hewlings Carried to P 52 PE CONTKA BY COLLECTIONS AT YE DOOR From April 27, 1718 through January 4,1 i i 1718 1 07 j 16 I 8 01 00 00 01 00 01 7 03 6 3 March 24 30 1719 Mar 30 May ye 11th June 10 18 19 22 July g"" 17 Augst 10 22 Novembr 2') Decembr 21 Aprlll 15 April! I8lh Brought from fol: 50 To John Fisher for Carting Boards To Cash Pd to Mr Abra: Hewlings To Cash Eecd of Wm Collumn & Bichd : ") Allison for Ground in ye Church for !- a Pew Their Parts Amot: to J To Do Mr Row: Ellis 03 06 00 01 06 03 02 00 01 00 12 10 CHURCH DR. To 450 foot of Board for the use of the Church at 8s '^ hundred Pd Mr Abraham Hulings Paid for 1 pound Nails Paid for Bear at Several times Paid John Neale in cash 4s and Pot of bear Paid John Neale in cash Paid Ann Kindal on John Neals Acct Paid John Neal , Paid Eichard iFrancis for work Paid for 6 pounds Nails Paid Mr Hulings on acct of Saml Kimbal Paid y Mr Talbots order for the Eeleife of a poore Strangr Paid Edward Eackhill for a Bell Eope... Paid for Nails Paid on Mr. Pipers Acct Paid for the Eeleife of a poore Man at Cutlers Paid to Mr Piper Paid for a Broome Paid Lazarus James for Repairing the Pales Paid for Nailes Paid for a passage for a Stranger 11 From Jany 11 1718 through March 29,^ I 1719 ! 09 10 11 By Ground Sold to Willm Collumn Eow: Ellis & Eichd Allison — for Building a Pew 03 00 12 I 10 1 11 d 16 1 Ct 1 2 2 1 4 5 13 10 4 2 6 5 6 7i 10 Paid to PauU Watkinson wch is the Bailee of this Acct 7 1 4 6 2^ 2 6i IN BURLINGTON. 233 April 18 1720 June 23 1720 Jeremiah Bass & George Willis Elected Church Wardens for the Ensuing Year Memorandm. Mr Hunlock chose into the Vestry in the room of Manuel Smith by the General con- sent of the Vestry. And its ordered by the Vestry &c That The Vestry Men Shall Communicate, at least once a Year, as the Canon in that behalfe Directs ■^ BowD : Ellis Sery PB CONTRA BY COLLECTIONS AT YE DOOB. From March 30th 1719 through April 17th 1720 .!.... CHUKCH DR. 1720 May 4th Pad Isaac Pearson for mending ye Lock.... 7 Paid Paul which was Due for Last Year... July 6 Paid for two pds of Nailes for ye Gate Paid to Trenton Mr Vickery 19 Paid Samll Brown for Mr Tolbut for fer- ridg August 7 Paid for a pint of wine & Bread Decemr 11 Paid for Bread and wine 27 Paid for a Broom Janur 5th Paid for Bread and wine Aug : 29 : 1720 Agreed by the Vestry that Mr Bass is fixed upon to peform Divine Service in the church until the return of the Eevd Mr Talbot or another Minister be appointed in his Eoom. f B : Ellis Sec— 1721 April 5 Paid for wine and Eecevd the Deeds from \ Coll Morris / j 00 10 To Paid for wine & bread Sacrement i 00 23 To Paid Eichard Smith jur for 6 pd of Nailes at Ud ' 00 24 To Paid Daniell Smith for 81b of Nailes at Ud : 00 26 To a Large Seader post for a Corner post...' 00 28 To Paid Daniell Smith for 12R) Nailes I 00 May ye 8th To Paid Abraham Bickley for one pd of Nailes 00 To Cash pd Samll Smith for ferridges 00 May ye 20 To Paid Eobart Nailer for hewine ye post \ & hanging the Gate : J 00 29 To Paid Daniell Smith for 8H) Nailes at 14rf 00 30- To quart of wine & Bread 1 00 £ s d 11 18 9 00 5 00 00 8 00 00 2 4 00 5 6 00 1 U 00 1 5 00 2 7 00 00 11 00 2 7 2 2 4 7 7 9 2 14 4 G 1 2 4 5 9 2 00 11 7 234 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH June 9th July 24th August 4th October 30th November 2 1722 March 26 May — 15 June ye 18 July ye 21 Proclamation August 18 30 7br 17 19 To Paid Eicd Smith jur for 2fti Naile 00 To 3 Seader posts 00 To 25 Seder Posts from Mr Whelers 1 To paid Benjamin Kimball for fenceing the Sum of ] 7 To paid Samll Smith for ferridge for Mr \ j Smith new money 1 | 11 is old J ! 00 To Cash for to bare Mr Smiths Traveling Charges 00 To a quart of wine for Sacrement | 00 To a quart of wine for ye Sacrement To 11 Seader Posts from Mr Bass < To SundrysExpencesto Treat MrHunipris To pd Eicd Alleson for a pd of Nails & "1 ' Drink To the men that mended ye [■ Bellfree J ] To a qrt of wine & bread for Sacrement To 4ft of Candels to preach by. by the Clark ; 00 To 4n) of Ditto to Preach by by the Clark 4 6 S 6J 00 2 4 00 11 00 6 6 00 4 00 2 s 00 4 00 4 15 14 2i PR CONTRA BY COLLECTIONS AT YE DOCK. From May 1st 1720 through July 21st| 1722 1 14 ' 14 U 1722 Decembr 18 25 January 5th • 6th ffebuary 7 Aprill 14 15 IG 1722 CHURCH DK. From the other Side in old Money £15 \ 14s 2^d is Proclamation Money J To Cash To Clark for a Broome To a quart of wine To a pint of Ditto Sachreement To a pint of Ditto To Casli To Eockhills for a rope for ye Bell To Cash pd Mathew Ash for Bell Rope To John Rogers for a Hundred of Raile To a Bottle of wine Sachrement To 3 quarts of Linseed Oyle To a pint of wine Sachrement To a pint of Ditto Sachrement To Cash Due to the Cred the Sum of 00 00 9 00 01 10 00 00 11 00 00 11 00 07 <; 00 04 8 00 15 00 01 10 00 06 00 00 00 11 00 00 11 01 15 4^ George Willis Debter to the Church ye Bum of. 15 ' 12 01 15 4.} 1722 Novembr 17th PR CONTRA From the other Side in old Money £14 I ' 14s 3}d is Proclamation Money J ; 11 By Collection at the Dore ' 00 By Cash from Mr Bass 00 00 07 03 00 09 IN BUELINGTON. 235 Decerabr 17 23 ffebuary 4 1723 April 14 By Cash from Mr Baas Collr., By Collection at Dore By Collection at the Bore By Collection at the Dore By Cash Becd by A Subscription.. £ s 00 03 00 02 00, 04 00 04 03 07 15 12 By Cash Eecd to Ball, ye acct from Mr Willis ye sum of. | Proclamation money 1723 April 16 May 6 30 9br4 lObr 2 ffeb2S Mar. 18 1724 Aug: 11 7brl9 lObr 23 Jan 30 1725 Mar. 29 BUKLIKGTON APRIL 16 1 1723 Then Elected for Church Wardens for the EnsfRng Year Joseph White ) John Allen | To Cash pd Mr Watkinson towards his Sallary To pd Paul for nails To pd for J Bush, lime To Benja Wheat as Labourer To pd for Scantling & nailes To pd for 2 new Shutters To Cash pd Paul To pd Mr Hunloke for MrOrmstrongs En- tertainrat To pd for washing 11 Surplesses To pd ye Glazier for mending ye ch-windows Topd Paul for Nails To pd for Drawing the Deed for the Glebe Topd for Candles 6 Topd for nailes 0: 10 To pd for 2 brooraes 1 : 6 To pd Joshua Newbold "] for mending ye Bell I 2 : frey and for making f a short bench J To pd Paul at Sundry payments To Cash paid Paul.. 20 12 10 d 01 01 OIJ 00 06 03} 1 I 15 I 141 4 5. 5 3' 10 7J- 11 6 10 00 — 16 3 13 8 5 7 PK CONTRA BY 'COLLECTION AT YE DOOB From April 16th 1723 through 9br 24th[ | 1723. I 20 I 2 236 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH April 12 1726 May 10 7br 21 ffebl7 March 14 Mar 3 LAUS DEO ANNO DOM. 1725, 29th MAECIi BowLAND Ellis & Jonathan Lovet Church Wardens THE CHUKCH STOCK IS DE. To Cash pd Mr Willis for Candles... To Cash pd Paul Watkinson his Arrears To Cash pd for washing ye Surplice To Cash pd Mr Hunloke for Candles To Cash pd for a Broom To Cash pd Mr Satterthwte fj^r mending the Windows Eowland Ellis Debr to Stock & pd 2 ... 3 4 5 \i ... 3 4 6 3 10 6 ■ 5 IJ 11 I 5J- LAUS DEO ANNO DOMINI 1725 April 11 April 18 May 9 16 30 1726 May 10 .Jany March 5 April 2 PR CONTKA OK. By Moneys received at ye Door I By Collections at the door I By Ditto j By Ditto I By Ditto "^ Mr Lovet By Cash reed of Mr Abra: Heulings, "I being ye residue of Mr William [■ I ffishers Legacy J j By Collections at ye door By Collections at ye door By Collections at ye Door By Collection^ f To Jon : Lovet.. Anno Christi 1727 LAUS DEO 10 5 4 3 20 10 6 S 8 ... 2 2 8 11 u At a Vestry held on the third day of April Ano Dom. 1727 Present The Eevd Mr Nathanl Horwood Mr John Allen Mr Joseph White MrTho: Hunloke Mr Geo: Willis Mr Jonathan Lovet Mr William Cutler Mr Simon Nightingale Mr Eowd: Ellis Vestry Men IN BURLINGTON. 23'J Mr John Allea & ^^ I chose Ch : Wardens for Mr George Willis 1>'^ Ensuing Year. The Kevd Mr Horwood proposing to this present Vestry that Some Consideration ought to be made for his further mainte- nance & support, It was then agreed that a Subscription paper be drawn and yt the Secretary draw the same for that Use nemine Contradicente — THE church's stock IS DE. May 5th To Cash pd Paule Watkin? the Sum of To D. By Mr Wm Collom.. June 6th To Cash to Paull Watkins..... To Cash pd the Suttons for fencing To Cash pd Mr Horwood by [illegible]... l"-7 To Sundrys for Mr Vahen his preach March 24 [illegible] when Came back from Philada Cash for a Broom 1728 Apl 22 Cash in full Anno Christi X727 LAUS DEO 15 ... 10 3 1 5 0^ 14 11 1 11 11 15 5 11 10 4 PE CONTRA CE. April 9th By Collections @ the Dore G W.. 31 Sunday By Do @ ye Dore G W May 5 By Cash Received from Mr Abra: lieu-] lings & Mr Jacob Perkins Jr for the | Pew formeley Esteamd to be Jnor \- Wards the Sum of pd is in full [ for the Said pew J Received from Capt Ricd Alleson the] Sum of fifteen Shillings being a Sub- I scription of his father Mr Richd p Alleson maid in. the year 1716 J 7th Sunday a Collection @ ye Dore by J A June 4 Sunday a Collection @ ye Dore by J A By Simdrys Sums Received ye Subscription paper &c the Sum of By Mr Wm Collem for Paul Burlington April 22. 1728 Then Received of John Allen Esqr & Mr George Willis Ch. Wardens for the Year 1727 the sum of three pounds it being their Subscription for said Year and the Sum of four pounds five shillings Towards the arrearges together with fifteen shillings and five pence which makes up the Ballance of the Church's accot for this present Year- Ending at Easter in ye Year 1728 the Sum of Eight pounds and five pence Reed ^ Testiss Paul. Watkinsok Rowd: Ei,i,is 5 7 3, 15. 3 4 2* 6i 5 10 10 0. 11 16 4 238 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH BURLINGTON UNRIVALLED FOE A COLLEGE. Mr. Coxe to the Secretary. "Trenton at the Falls of Delaware "28"' of April 1728 ^'Sir: " I embrace this opportunity by the Reverend M'' Wayman ito Inform You of the following Particulars. " Understanding that M'' Alexander, Brigadeer Hunter's Agent at New York, had at Length found the Deed of Convey- ance from M' Tatham to the Hon'''* and Venerable the Society of the House and Land in Burlington, I went the latter end of December last to meet him at Amboy a Town between Forty and Fifty Miles from hence distant, where he was then attend- ing in Council with M"' Burnet our late Governor in hopes he had brought it with him, but missed of my Expectation; how- •ever he assured me if I would tarry there till his Return, he would go to York and fetch it, accordingly he did, and in about Six or Seven Days he came and delivered it to me, on my Sign- ing a Receipt for it, in the behalf of the Society, according to M" Hunter's directions to him. " I have likewise ordered the Lands mentioned in the Deed .to be survey'd. Those adjoining to the house with the Water Lot, Garden and Orchard are already finished, and amount to .about Sixteen acres. Two acres of Meadow near the Brick Kilns in the same Town, have long been taken into fence and held in Possession by one Nath' Crips a Quaker in Burlington County, Ten acres of very fine Meadow near London Bridge and lying on the Creek bounding the Town is likewise claim'd and in the Possession of M'' William Burge a Quaker of Philadelphia who pretends to an Antient Survey of it that he has many years paid Taxes for it, and has besides disburs'd above Twenty Pounds according to the directions of an Act of Assembly passed in this province for the drawing of the Meadows in and about that Town. I have inform'd them both of the Societies Claim and like to those lands, but they insist on their several Rights and seem tenacious of them howsoever I am inform'd by some Antient Inhabitants now living in Burlington that on a due Scrutiny into that affair, its more than probable that the Society IN BURLINGTON. 239 will be able legally to assert and maintain the Eight which they derive from the Sale of M' Tatham, if these Gentlemen can't by other means be induced to quit their pretentions thereto. " The Surveyor has not returned me a fair Draft of the first mentioned Survey but I expect it soon and then shall transmit it, with the attested copy of M'' Tathams Deed of sale, which I have taken Care to have enter'd on Record. " It is reported here and in the Neighbouring Colony's that the Society design'd to erect a College on some part of the Con- tinent of America for the Educating of Youth, after the manner as is practised in the University of Oxford and Cambridge but that they are as yet unresolved what place to pitch on for that purpose. " If I may be permitted to offer my opinion in this case (having often Passed through the Colony's of Virginia, Mary- land, Pensilvania, New York and this Province, and being well acquainted with the several situations and conveniency's may be alleged in favor of either of them) I should with great respect and submission, advise for, and give the Preference to New Jersey, and Particulary to that spot of Ground where the Society's House now stands at the Point of Burlington which without Exaggeration or Partiality, I dare aver to be the most pleasant and healthy situation of any place I've yet beheld in America, and will not submit to any other for all manner of Conveniency's and necessary's of Life. It being on a most noble River about one Hundred and fifty miles from the capes. A Ship of above four hundred Ton may come up and ride before the Town as many formerly have. The River which is called Delaware is stor'd with Fish in great Plenty, such as Sturgeon, Rock or Bass, Perch, Sunfish, Pike, Trout, Eels, and catch in the seasons. Herrings, Shad and Oysters. Just before the Society's House is a fine Fishing place, either for Angling or the draught net, Burlington is almost in the centre of all his Majesty's Dominions on the Continent, the Town is very regu- larly and handsomely built, with mostly Large Convenient Brick Houses. The whole number in the body of the town may amount to about a hundred. " The Society may purchase at reasonable rates from five to Twenty or thirty acres of Land and Orcharding adjoining to 240 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH their own, If what they have already is not thought sufficient, Whilst the College is erecting which may be near or contigious to their own House, That will be serviceable for the Lodging and entertainment of the overseers or directors of the Work, as well as accomodate the Principal Servants and Workmen. " The Town will supply the meaner sort with Lodging, and all other necessary's. There is an Island called the Mattiniconk in the River opposite to the Society's House and not half a quarter of a Mile from it Containing about Three Hundred and Twenty acres of Upland and Meadow. It is in the King's Gift, and no doubt for advancing so noble and Useful a design on a proper application, His Majesty will readily grant it to them. " It will be of great benefit to the College in supplying it with Fencing and Fire Wood for many Years, and will serve for a Pasture for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Besides that some part of it may be converted into Gardening and other necessary uses. The Society may likewise if its thought convenient Purchase a large Plantation or two on the other side the Creek over against their own Land at reasonable Rates, if managed with Secresy and caution, I have enclosed Two Drafts, or Maps The one of the Town of Burlington in General and the Island before men- tioned, The other of part of the Town more particularly described with the Public buildings, the Society House and Lots with the Lots adjoining. " If the Society think fit to erect a College There, I shall present them with my Lot of one acre at the Point, as you'll see described in the Map N° 19, which will make the Place more uniform and convenient. " The Lot and Orchard of M"" Bass may be purchas'd and is indeed a fine piece of Ground, both that & the Society's Lots are as Level as a bowling Green. "The Water Lot of Hutchinson, I am inform'd is to be sold, as is the land next adjoining to M' Bass, which will Compre- hend that whole Square. " If I have offered ray Sentiments so freely in this'affair, I ask the Society's pardon ; But as I have the Honor to be admitted a member of that Honorable body, and am at present instructed with the care of their House and Lands at Burlington, I thought is was my Duty, and for their service to give them the best IN BURLINGTON. 241 light into and account of their Affairs; and- how far they may be rendered more advantageous to them. " The Reverend M'' Wayman who has been upon the spot, may be able to give the Society, if they require it, further Satis- faction in this affair, My. most humble Duty attends the Hon'"^ and Venerable Society who am their and Your " Most Obed' humble Ser' "Dan'-Coxe." "A PRETTY SUMEEOUS CONGREGATION AT BURLINGTON." Mr. Ilorwood to the Secretary. Extract. "Burlington March 24, 172» "Most Honorable and Venerable Sir: * * " We have here at Burlington a pretty numerous congregation, and abundance of the adjacent Country come fre- quently to divine Service, great numbers of which have been lately baptized ; about thirty miles off I baptized Twenty Two Persons, some Young, some Adult in one day ; but all this time I labor under a difficulty, which my Brethren are Supplied with (viz) the want of a Library ; M"' Talbot (who is dead) when living, denied he ever had any; but however there appeared at his Death a Catalogue (tho' not hia hand writing) of 197 books; of which I made demand of the Widow, in the name of the Society ; but to no purpose, she denying any such books to be there, I humbly crave the order and directions of the Society in this matter. I deferr'd drawing a Bill of Ex- change till I had heard from the Society touching the former particulars, but not being so fortunate, am now constrained to draw on M' Treasurer for Two Years Salary due from Lady day 1727 to this present Instant Lady day, at the rate of £70 per annum which was the salary the Honorable most Venerable Society was pleased to assign me, when before you. " This with all duty and Submission to the Honorable and pious Society is all at present offers from Venerable " Sirs " Your Most Obedient "and devoted " Nath^ Horwood." Q 242 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH BURLINGTON HEALTHY AND FAMOUS FOR SITUATION. Mr. Holbrooh to the Secretary. Extracts. " Salem in New Jersey July 21»' 1729. " Rev''" Sir : * * " Burlington is reckoned healthy and is as famous for a situation, the most pleasant and agreable of any on either side the Delaware. * * "At Burlington there is both a clever house and glebe, the congregation is at Burlington comparatively large & consist of people Capable of doing handsomely for their Mission- ary but at Salem the Congregation is but small and the major partof it miserably poor. This is a true representation. In short sir, I scarce ever had reason to repent of any thing in my con- duct so much as my not accepting the leave given me to return to Burlington having had now sufficient experience of the In- convenience and hardships of living where I do with a growing and often a sick family and I sincerely aver that I had rather live at Burlington for £50 p" Annum than at Salem for £70, and do believe that if the Hon'^'^ Society, truly knew my case as it is they would be so far from drawing back £10 from, that they would be willing to add £10 more to my salary." THE REMOVAL OF MR. HORWOOD, DESIRED. The Churchicardens of Burlington to Rev. Mr. Vesey of N. York. Extracts. "Burlington Dec' 3"^" 1729. " Rev" Sib : * * " M' Horwood our present Minister * * has reduced once a brave flourishing congregation, into almost none at all * * it grieves us that had the pleasure to see our Zion in prosperity a few years since now dwindled to a few and that for want of a sober and vigilent labourer in their Vineyard, * * we are informed that he had leave to stay abroad in the plantations but for three years, if so his time is well nigh spent, wherefore we shall take it extreme kind, if you be pleased to signify unto him that as you are informed he and the people don't well affect one the other it would be his IN BURLINGTON. 213 best way to remove with all speed, and if thereupon he tacitly goes his way, it will be well pleasing unto us." THE APPOINTMENT OP EEV. MR. WEYMAN, REQUESTED. To the Venerable and Honorable the Society for propagating the Gospel in Foreign parts. THE ADDRESS OF THE CHURCH WARDENS AND YESTKY OF SAINT MARY's BURLINGTON. "Humbly Sheweth "That whereas the Eeverend M' Nathaniel Horwood has signified to us his resolution of applying to your Venerable and Honble Body for liberty to return to his native Country which if granted by your venerable & Honble Societys favours are yet thei-eby encouraged to renew our application to the "Venerable and Honorable Board for the continuance of the usual Bounty and we humbly oifer that that Venerable & Honble body which has hitherto been so indulgent of us would be pleased to favour us with the nomination and appointment of the Reverend M"' Rob' Wayman for the serving this Church, That Gentleman being well known to us for his piety learning sobriety, Christian moderation and singular good temper, all these render him in a particular manner qualified to enlarge the Churches borders in this place which abounds with Quakers and other Sectaries, numbers of which we doubt not by the Blessing of God might be brought over and won to the Church by his labours. If the Honble Society would think fit to gratify us in this our most earnest request, we entertain great hopes that our Church will flourish and the worthy M' Weyman by the many services and good offices he has already conferred on us has so endeared him- self to one and all of us that we are persuaded we may be able to make such an addition to the Society's bounty as that he may have that sufficiency and comfortable subsistance, which he well deserves. We hope the Venerable and Honble Board will take our request under consideration, and when they think fit signify their pleasure to their " Most humble & obliged Serv"= f " W:^r. Cutler, " Churchwardens \ " Abra. Heulings. " Burlington March 12* 172|,." 244 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH DEATH OF THE KEV. ME. HOEWOOD. In a letter from Rev. Mr. Holbrook to the Secretary of the Society, dated "Salem, Aug. 19, 1730," are these words: "Mr. Horwood, Missionary at Burlington, died at Burlington the 28th of July last." EEV. ME. WEYMAN, MISSIOXAEY AT BUELINGTON. The S. P. G. report, from Feb. 1729 to Feb. 1730, says: " The Rev. Robert Weyman of Oxford, Pa.,t acquaints the Society that upon his Desire and that of the People at Burling- ton, he is removed from Oxford to Burlington upon the Death of Mr. Horwood, late Missionary there." EXTRACT FROM THE SERMON J AT THE FUS^EEAL OF MRS. TALBOT. " Numbers 23. 10, last part of the verse. Let me die ye death of the righteous, & let my last end be like his." IK********* "And now I have done w* y" Text I shall only add a few Avords upon this mournful Occasion of our coming together at this time. If it be expected that I sh'^ make any large encomiums iu praise of our deceased Sisf, I beg leave to tell you y* y^ Pulpit is not to be prostituted to flattery a Thing I shall always avoid on these occasions. However I shall only make mention of such things as I am sure all that knew her will Justify & for those y' knew ' her not I am sure it will be highly uncharitable in them to Con- tradict. Therefore I hope it will not be thought that I have other than a pious end in being Just to this our Siste" memory as far as it is Consistent w* my own knowledge & good Ac- q'ance w'" her. " My Information allows me not to speak of the particulars of her birth & Education having no Acq'ance w* her form"" times yet any one might perceive that her civil deportment & curteous behav'' bespoake her a Gentlewoman in all respects. t For the industry, zeal, devotion and success of his eleven previous years, see Buchanan's '' Historical Sketch of Trinity Church, Oxford, Phila.," pp. 20-23. J The MS. has on its last leaf, "Burlington at ye funeral of Mrs. Talbot on Whitsunday June 6th 1731." IN BURLINGTON. 245 " As for y- latf part of her clays, them I have known & in y- been an eye Wittness of y*" Expression of so much goodness as may Justly render her au Example worthy y-^ Imitation ; / have great reasons to believe f she was one who always lived in the fear of God & seem'd to have had nothing more at heart than to please him to Edifie her friends & work out her own Salvation so that by her X'° Life & Sober Conversation she hon- our'd the holy Eelig" she professed and gave no occasion to y'= enemies of God to Blaspheme. " She was ever mindful of her mortality & delighting always to be near Gods Altar. She perpetually shew'd her love to God by her Zealous Affection to the Church of England ; f by her constant attendance on y° divine ordinances there dispensed ; by h€r devout & regular behaviour w° in the house of God '& her Esteem & respect for y^ Clergy. In a word she was endued w'" y^ bright graces of faith hope & Charity ; stedfastly believ- ing that God's goodness w"* be Sufficient for her & that her good works w'* be rewarded & Crown'd w'" Immortal glory. She was a good Neighbour She was pitiful Compassionate & mer- ciful to those who were in need, the happy reward of w"*" I hope she now enjoys ; blessed are y* merciful for they shall obtain mercy. As to her behav'' in her last Sickness I can give no Ace' of that ; this we are sure of that she has been train'd up in y^ school of Afflictions as well as oth'^ & having lived to a very considerable Age in this world she often thought of an alteration & did not flatter herself as too many do w'" y^ vain hopes of a distant Exit. " She has of late gone thro Several sharp diseases in some of w""" I have had an opportunity to Visit her. I found that as she made it the business of her life after the direction of the Apostle to work out her Salvation w"" fear & trembling, so in y" extreamity of her pains, tho she seem'd sometimes to be cast into doubts ■& perplexities as to y" state and condition of her Soul, yet did she always w"^ humble Confidence in y° Merits t At a meeting of the Vestry of the Church at Perth Amboy, September 23d, 1728, resolutions of thanks were passed to the widow of Rev. John Talbot for the present of a silver chalice and ewer, and a silver paten, which are still used in the services of that -church. Whitehead's History of Perth Amboy, p. 221. , 246 HISTORY OF THE CHUKCH of X" by earnest repentance & ardent pray' endeav'' to make her peace w* God & the world, by purging of those Imperfec- tions & frailities of Nature, w* is almost impossible but y" best of us may Contract in the midst of this Sinful naughty World — & w" she talked w* me as if she thought the time of her departure was very near, it was w* all the Chearfulness of a Xtian who earnestly desired to die y° death of the Righteous & had made it the business of her whole life to make her latter end like his ; heartily lamenting the failings of her past life and as far as I c" discern seemd always full of thoughts & holy aiFec- tions, full of hearty submissions and resignations to her God ; in w"*" Excell' posture we do in charity hope she at last expired into Eternity where God Grant y' w* hei', together w* all those who are departed this life in y* true faith of X'" holy Name we may all have our perfect Consumation & bliss both in body & Soul thro Jesus X^' our Lord. Amen." THE AVILLf OF MRS. TALBOT. " In the Name of God Amen I Anne Talbott of the City of Philadelphia in the Province of Pennsylvania widow being sick & weak of Body but of Sound Mind & Memory do make this my last Will & Testament in manner following " Imprimis, I will that my Body be decently buryed by the Body of my late Husband the Reverend M'' John Talbott dec'd in the Church of St. James's at Burlington in firm Hope of Pardon of my Sins & a Happy Resurrection through the Meritts of Jesus Christ my Saviour and my Will & mind is that a Decent plain Monument be erected in the sd Church at Burling- ton with a proper inscription to be composed by the Reverend M"^ Vaughan of Elizabeth Town & the Rev^M'' Skinner of Amboy, or either of them — "Item, I Give & bequeath to Samuel Hasel & Charles Read of the City of Philadelphia aforesd Merchants the Sum of Twenty pounds Each — " Item, I Give devise & bequeath unto my Dutyfull & well t Copied by me, from the original, (No. 194,) in the Office of the Register of Wills, in Philadelphia. G. jj, j^_ IN BURLINGTON. 247 beloved Son Thomas Herbert f of the Island of Mevis Planter my Six Negros Viz' Sarah and Nanny, Pendall and Betty with her Child these four are all ready in the West Indies & my Negro Phillis & son Jaekey who are now with me in Philadelphia also my two feather beds with all their Furniture Curtains Valens Quilts Blanketts Sheets Boulsters & pillows & Pillowbers and my Table Linnen Pewter & brass with all my Estate Goods & Effects whatsoever after the payment of my Funeral Expences Debts & Legaeys aforesd unto him my sd son Thomas his Heirs and Assigns forever — " Item, I nominate & Appoint Charles Eead & Samuel Hasel aforesd Executors of this my last Will and Testament giving them full power to call all persons to Account who are by any ways or means whatsoever indebted to me, that they may be enabled to Comply with this my will hereby revoking & making Null all former Will or Wills by me heretofore made "And acknowleding this to be my last Will & Testament— Ix Testimony whereof I have hereunto Sett my hand & Seal in Philadelphia this thirtyeth day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Thirty — " Sign'd Seal'd Published her & Declared to be her last Anxe a Talbott Will & Testament Mark before Us ■ " GEOEaE Roth " Edward Waener " Maey Jacob." The Testatrix was undoubtedly too sick to do more than make the first letter of her Christian name. That the Church in Burlington, is, in this instrument, called " St. James's," instead of St. Mary's, may possibly, have had something to do with the cause of the Jacobites. It is more reasonable however, to suppose, that Edward AVarner, a Phila- delphian, — the second witness, in whose handwriting the Will fin the Parish Register of Christ Church, Philadelphia, is this entry: "Burial— Thomas, son of Thomas Herbert, Sep. 21—1731." 248 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH appears — confounded the name of the Church, with that of St. James', Bristol, Pa., (just opposite Burlington,) which was often served by Mr. Talbot. The value of this Will, as a historical paper, cannot be over- estimated. Almost every line of it throws light upon some point otherwise unknown ; and the interest in it culminates, when the eyes rest upon THE EPISCOPAL SEAL OF JOHN TALBOT, with which it is sealed, by his widow. The impression on the wax is as distinct as though it were just made — on an oval ground, a mitre, icith a plain cross upon it ; and under it, in large letters intertwining one another, the full name, " J Talbot." THE WILL OP MRS. TALBOT PROVED. Appended to the Will of Mrs. Talbot, is this evidence of its proof : " Phllad" June 23, 1731. Then personally appear'd Edward Warner and Mary Jacob two of the witnesses to the foregoing Will, and upon their solemn affirmation according to Law did declare they saw & heard Ann Talbott the Testatrix above named sign seal publish and declare the same Will to be her Last Will and Testament and That at the doing thereof she was of sound mind memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge." " Coram Pet Evaxs Reg Gen " MRS. Talbot's effects. " INVENTORY OP THE GOODS & CHATTELS OF ANNE TALBOT LATE OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WIDOW DECEj>SED TAKEN THE EIGHTEENTH DAY OF JUNE ANNO DOMINI 1731. 4 — 14 — 2.. 6 .3 — Ca^ll £. 1.^. 16.. 4 Four Suits of pinners 2sine Table Cloths o 14 — Seven Cambrick hand- Seventeen Sheets z 5 kerchieves Isine Towells 11.. 3 Three prs Sleeves & Fourteen pillow Cases , 11.. 8 Ruffles Eight Diaper & live Four Konting hand- Linen Napkins 10.. — kerchieves Eight holland Shifts 2. 4 — Two prs Silk two prs \ Five Ditto petty Coates 10 — Worsted & three \ Six Linen Waste Creates 10 — prs thread boss J Six Ditto Aprons 9 — Five silk handkerchieves Nine Fore head Cloths Three prs Gloves & seventeen Caps 10 — IN BURLINGTON. 249 Three Black Crape hoods ..5 — Four Girdles .. 2.. 6 Two Black Fanns .. 3 _ Two prs Shoes .. 8 ■ — Black Silk Short Cloke ..10 — Black padisoy Suit 2.. — — Black Velvet hood & Scarf 1.. 10 — Four Silk Aprons ..8 — Black Sattin Quilted petty Coate 1.. — — Brought Over Blue Persian Quilted petty Coate Stripd Sattin Suit Two Black Scarfs Stripd Sattin petty Coate Velvet Mask Black Silk hood Four Flanel petty Coates & 2 Waste Coates Two Sattin & three Stuff Gowns Camblet Cloke Old Cloth ditto Green Calamancha Quilted petty Coate Calico Gown Silk Night Ditto Two Feather beds ] 2 bolsters 5 pillows | 2 prs blankets Bug ( Quilt Counter pane Curtains vailings bazes head and Tester Cloths & bed steads Two Cotton hamookers & Window Curtains Eight pewter Dishes Bason & forty seven Two Tin Funels Six 1 patty pans Cullen- | der and Dripping I pan J Jack and Spitt £37.. 14.. 3 £37.. 14.. 3 10 — 1 10 — .. 12 — . 5 — .. 2 — ..2 6 .. 12 2.. 10 .. 12 .. 10 .. 10 12 12 13.. 10 - 2.. 7.. C 5.. 17 — .. 5 — 1.. 2 — Brass Kettle & two Iron potts £ 2 — — Six Case knives & Six Forks .. 4 — Tin Grater pudding pan & pepper box .. 2.. 6 Three brass Candle- "l gticksSnuffers & 2 ^ 8 — Iron Candlesticks j Warming pann . 9 — pr Endirons Dogs Shovel & Tongs _ .. 13 — Frying pann & Grid- iron .. 3.. 6 Looking Glass & Swing ditto 4.. 10 — Three Tables & Stand 2.. — — Four Smoothing or Sadirons ..7 — Two Glass Tumblers Cann five Drinking Glasses and two Salts Lanthorn Seive Wood Mortar & pestle Bed Screws Bottles & Earthen Ware Thirteen Chairs Dutch Table Two pails three Wash Tubbs Safe & Bench Tea Kettle Seven Silver Spoons Two Silver Thimbles Two Gold Eings Eight Vol of Dr. Bev- eridges Sermons Old Large Fol Bible Three Comon pray- ers and eleven other Bookes Five Trunks two Chests & two Cases of Bottles A Negro woman named phillis £80.. 12.. 4 — 6 — 10 6 10 1.. 6 — .. 10 — .. 8 — 5.. 5 — .. 3 — 1.. 10 — 1.. 1.. 15 Appraised 1.. — — 27.. 10 — £122.. 9.. 3 Jno Cadwalaher Edwakd Bobekts. 250 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH "abtindaxce of country people come to divine see- vice." In 1732, Mr. "Weyman acquaints the Society, "That his parish hath been lately very much afflicted with the small-pox, which hindred numbers of people from assembling together at divine . service ; but that now the contagion is abated, the Church begins to be full, and abundance of country people come fre- quently to divine service ; that the number of his communicants increases ; that within the compass of the last year, he hath baptized ninety children and six adults, at Burlington and else- where. That finding the Church at Bristol was destitute of a minister, he hath, upon the very earnest solicitation of the people, undertaken lo serve them the first Sunday in every month, and hopes to do it without great difficulty, on account of the nearness of that town to Burlington." post offices and the modes of transpoetation. " For some time the only Post offices in New Jersey were at Perth Amboy and Burlington ; being on the direct route from New York to Philadelphia, they probably partook of the benefits of the first arrangements. Letters for large districts of country were sent to those places for distribution. "The first advertisement noticed relating to the transporta- tion by this route is in Bradford's Philadelphia Mercury of March 1732-3, as follows : "'This is to give Notice unto Gentlemen, Merchants, Trades- men, Travellers and others, that Solomon Smith and James Moore, of Burlington : keepeth two stage wagons intending to go from Burlington to Amboy and back from Amboy to Bur- lington again, once every week or offt'er if that business pre- sents : They have also a very good store house, very commodious for the storing of any sort of Merchants Goods free from any charges, where good care will be taken of all sorts of goods.' "In April, 1734, Arthur Brown gives notice that he plies in a boat between New York and South River in New Jersey, and that he will carry goods to Allen's Town, Burlington or Philadelphia as cheap as other lines via Amboy or New Bruns- wick." — Whitehead's History of Perth Amboy. IN BURLINGTON. 251 THE CONGREGATION NEVER USED TO PAYING MR. TALBOT. Mr. Weyman to the Secretary. Extract. "Burlington March 10* 1734. "Eev" Sir: " The Congregation at Burlington remain in the same state and disposition of mind as I found them, they constantly and duly attend the worship of God but do not care to do any thing toward the support and maintenance of the Ministry because they were never used to it by my predecessor M"' Talbot who as a single personf did & could subsist upon the Honble Society's bounty without their help but my circumstances are quite dif- ferent having a numerous family. I am content and thankful for the present allowance I have from the Honble Society and should take it as a particular mark of their favor & kindness to me if they would but only be pleased to send a letter to the people of Burlington and Bristol to incite them to their duty in that particular manner and to declare to them their expectation of their conformity thereto according to their instructions to all churches abroad that expect ministers to be settled and estab- lished amongst them. The congregation I have at Bristol is increased above expectation and I find there's a great disposition in the minds of the people in general to a conformity to the Church of England as by law established and to her modes and rights of worship but as they have been at first educated amongst Dissenters they cannot possibly join with knowledge decency or order with us for want of prayer Books for which cause I entreat the Honorable Society will please to furnish me with some dozens of them and of the whole duty of man or any other practical authors that they shall think fit to be distributed among them. I have baptized since my last account 23 infants, 3 adults and am preparing two more for Baptism at Easter. " I am Eev" Sir . " Your most obed' " Humble servant " Rob'' Weyman." t Mr. Talbot did not marry— it seems— until about the time of his inhibition. 252 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH t PROCLAMATIONS EESPECTING THE FAIR. " 10 May 1735, the Fair was Proclaimed by the Court House Edw'' Peirce May'' Isaac Decou Recorder with the Aldermen and Comon Council men Present — "The Cryer making 3 Proclamation. The Clerk dictated to y" Cryer as followeth (To wit) " O yes. O yes. O yes. "The Mayor Recorder Aldermen & Comon Council men of this City of Burlington Do Strictly Charge & Comand and on the behalfe of our Sovereigne Lord the King That all manner of Persons of what soever Estate Degree or Condition they be Having recourse to this 'Fair Keep the peace of the said Lord the King : " That no manner of Persons make any Gatherings or affrays by which the same Peace may be broken or disturb'd upon Pain ■of Imprisonment. " That no manner of Person or Persons Do Presume to sell in any Booth or Stall within this Fair any Beer Ale Rum Cider or any other Strong Liquor but he she or they who is or are poor Housholders within this City upon Pain that will fall thereon. " That the said Housholders are hereby Strictly Charg'd & Comanded not to Sell or Expose for Sale any such Strong Liquors after the Hour of Seven in the Evening during this Fair upon Pain that fall thereon. " That no manner of person or Persons buy nor sell but with true "Weights & Measures upon Pain and Penalties which will be duly inflicted upon such Offender according to Law. " That if any person or persons within this City shall gallop his or their Horse Mare or Gelding in the Streets thereof or imoderately pace or trot the same at any time therein (Except from the Cross Street near Joseph White's House to the Point House) shall forfeit the surae of Six Shillings according to an Act of Comon Councill of this City in such cases made and provided. " That no person or persons whatsoever within the Limitts & Bounds of this Fair shall Presume to break the Lords day in Selling Shewing or. Offering for Sale or in buying or offering to buy any Comodities whatsoever (Except Fresh Meat) or in Sit- ting Tipling or Drinking in any Tavern Inn Ale house or Tip- IN BURLINGTON. 253. • ling House or in doing any other thing that may tend to the Breach thereof upon tiie Pain and Penaltie's contained in several Acts of Parliament and the Laws of this Province which will be severely inflicted on the Breakers thereof. " God save the King." — M8. Docket of the " Court of Conscience." BURLINGTON HAS PARTICULAR ADVANTAGES. HP Lindsay to the Secretary. Extracts. " Bristol upon Delaware Pensilvania March 9"^ 1736. " HoNB^'^ Worthy Gentlemen, * *■ " Let me beg leave to inform you of my encour- agement here and to inform The Honorable Society I have very little for all my services, the people of Bristol (a place very poor)- have subscribed a very trifling thing but none else, they all generally say, as I do not reside among them they cant think of any thing, But if I did they would allow me something of their Country Produce. * * " The Mission of Burlington that has some par- ticular advantages such as the Societies large house some lands &c yet has a greater Salary than I who has vastly and by great odds much fatigue." the WHIPPING post IN USE. "17 May 1737. " The Lord the King ^ Convicted before my Selfe a [_ the Eecorder Rob'-Smith & " Jack y* Negro of the f John Allen Esquire for Stealing " Wid° Satterthwaite ^ a Cock of the value of 6" of Elizabeth Thomson on the Oaths of y" said Thomson, Gil- bert Parker & other Proofes, Thereupon it was ordered that he be whipped at y^ Whipping Post with 30 Lashes' on his bare Back and that his Mistress pay the Charges thereof which was done accordingly."— i/"^. Docket or the " Court of Conseience." BEATH of the rev. ROBERT WEYMAN. October 5th, 1737, Mr. Weyman writes, " that he himself was then in all probability going out of life, through an atrophy,. 254 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH consumption, and dropsy, and he therefore begged leave to take his last farewell of the venerable Society, with his sincere thanks for all their favours and good offices, and with his most hearty prayers to God Almighty to pour His blessing upon them, and to recompense all their works of mercy and charity at the resur- rection of the just." The Rev. Mr. Vaughan, minister of Elizabeth town, writes, November 29th, 1737, "that he embraced an opportunity then just offered of paying his duty to the Society, acquainting them that Mr. Weyman, the Society's missionary at Burlington, had exchanged this life for a better the day before, and had left a wife and six children in very low circumstances through the poor pittance of his fortunes ; — that he had left the world with an universal good character, and was a true and faithful labourer in God's vineyard." The Society, out of an especial regard to Mr. Weyman's good and faithful long services, gave his widow and children,! upon their humble petition, a gratuity of 601. EEV. COLIN CAMPBELL, MINISTER AT BURLINGTON. The report of the S. P. G., for 1738, says: " The Rev. TVIr. Colin Campbell,^ petitioning the Society to succeed Mr. Wey- man in his mission, the Society after a proper Examination of his Testimonials and Letters of Orders, and after his reading Prayers and preaching with approbation, hath appointed him Minister at Burlington." From "Burlington, June 2d, 1738," Mr. Campbell writes, " that he arrived there on the 10th of May, and was well t A son of Mr. Weyman became distinguished as a Printer. Vide " Tliomas' History of Printing," Vol. II, p. 104. J He-was theiemiA child of his father, (whose name he bore, and wlio had fourteen children, five daughters and nine sons,) and was born at Earnhill Scotland, Nov. 15th, 1707. While a boy he attended school at Aberdeen and Inverness, and m the latter place, lived with his aunt. Lady Drummuire. His father wm born at Delmis, a. d. 1664, married Mary Duff, 6f Drummuire, P ,,7.?,. ' '^^l^' ^"^ ^"^^^ i" ^'°^-' 1725. Eev. Mr. Campbell's grandfather was William Campbell, of Delmis, hereditary High Sheriff of Nairn, and as this ofhce implies was of noble descent. A son of the Rev. Mr. Campbell, who made an excursion to Scotland in 1784, speaks in his journal of Lady Drummuire, as his great-aunt, and mentions seeing at Delmis, the old Castle Campbell, where his ancestors had lived for two hundred years. IN BUELINGTON. 255 received by his Congregation, who seemed very much pleased that the Society had so soon taken care to fill the Place of their late worthy Pastor, whose methods and example he would dili- gently follow in the care of his Flock." PROPANE SWEARING PUNISHED. "20—1"° 1739 granted a Warrant against Jane Freeland for Swearing a Prophane Oath in my Presence fine 3 | or to Sitt in y" Stocks 2 hours. "18: 2 1740 Comitted a fellow to Stocks for Swearing.' —IIS. Docket of the " Court of Conscience." DEATH OF THE HON. DANIEL C'OXE. Daniel Coxe, whose name has appeared so often in these pages, was Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, from 1734 until the time of his death, which occurred at his residence, in Trenton, N. J. His remains were buried in the grave of his wife, in front of the chancel, in St. Mary's Church, Burlington, where a large stone, in the floor, bears this incription : "Daniel Coxe, died April 25"^ 1739 ; .'Etat 65. Sarah Coxe, died June the 25'" 1725 ; .Etat 35." His voluminons Will, "containing Twenty four Sheets of paper & a part of a sheet," executed " the Twenty first day of March in the Eleaventh Year of George the Second King of Great Britain &c & in the Year of our Lord One thousand -Seven hundred and Thirty seven " contains these paragraphs which appertain to Burlington: " Item my Lot of Land in the town of Burlington cont^ 4 Acres & 60 perches (be it more or less) on the east side of James Verree's Lot & frontg on Delaware River in Burl" afsd of 500 foot (more or less) adjoyning to Hutchinson's or Tatham's Lot now the Society's for propogation of the Gospell the street dividing it from the orchard late Jeremiah Basse's & the orchard belonging to the point house now in the possession of Mr^ AVey- inan & also All that my one acre Lot in Burl" afsd at or near the Point commonly called Tatham's Point all that & those two Lots •of Land last mentioned cont'g as afsd (more or less) I give & devise unto m v Son Daniel Coxe his Heirs &c afsd for ever sub- 256 HISTOKY OF THE CHUECH ject nevertheless to & upon the conditions hereinafter mentioned & declared, Item my Lot of land of two acres & three quarters (be it more or less) to the westward of James Verrees Lots & Houses in Burl" afsd & near to the place or Settlem' late John Wetheril's since Joseph "Welshe's & now John Eaton's & front- ing also on Delaware River I give & devise unto my Son W™ Coxe & to his Heirs &c afs'* for ever, Item the Residue of my Lots of Land in BiirP if any more to me of right belonging either in law or in Equity I give and devise the same unto my Daughter Rebecca Coxe her Heirs &c afsd for ever." LAYMEN MAEEY TEN COUPLES TO ME. CAMPBELl's ONE. 3Ir. Campbell to the Secretary. Extract, "Burlington Oct. 8, 1739. "Rev" Sir: " I must likewise acquaint the Society not so much by way of complaint, since I am in friendship and good under- standing with the Persons, That Messrs. Allen and Bustel, the former my Churchwarden and the latter one of the vestry, do marry ten couple to my one, to my great prejudice." THE SOCIETY TAKES LITTLE NOTICE OF ITS HOUSE. Mr. Campbell to the Secretary. Extract. "Burlington May 3" 1740. " Rev" Sir : * * " I am heartily sorry the society takes so little notice of their house here, which if not timely look'd to will inevitably go to ruin and decay ; I heard last Year by a private letter, the Society had concluded to give the charge of that House to the Rev'' M" Cummings at Philadelphia and myself, but their instructions concerning this, has not yet come either THE PENALTY FOE STEALING TWO SKEINS OF YAEN. " Oct 8, 1741, a Warr granted at the Sute of Elizarabeth The King Hough for Stealing &c & the S* being Con- a victed before the May' & Recorder on the Elinor Holms 9"^ Inst was Sentenced to be Whipped at the publick whipping post in this City which was performed on the lO"" Inst by Benj'' IN BUELINGTON. 257 Wheat the City Whipper & said Elinor Holmes departed the City according to the Sentence of the Said Court. She was whipped on the Bare Back w* tenn Lashes— being convicted of Stealing two Skains of Yarn valued by the plaintiff under 20 Shillings."— Jiffs'. Dochet of the " Court of Conscience." A LARGE BEQUEST LOST. 3Ir. Campbell to the Secretary. Extract. " Burlington May 12, 1742. "R. D. Sir: "I have sent inclosed the Copy of a Will wherein there is a large bequest made to my Church, if justice were done it, its pity our old Mission, & a Mission of as great consequence to y"= Society as many in North America (considering it has a footing in the center of y^ Kingdom of Quakers) Should thro' length of time & villany be divested of its proper rights. I have at my own Expence in consultations of Lawyers expended £5 Ster° already upon it, and all of them agree that the church has a good right and the subject in debate if recover'd is worth at least £300 Sterling. " R D Sir Your most humble Servant "CoLix Campbell." MARRIAGE OP TPIE REV. MR. CAMPBELL. " June 9* 1742 The Rev'* M^ Colin Campbell missionary at Burlington was married to M" Mary Martha Bard,t of the Same place Gent"^" married by the Revd M' Currie." — Parish Register. Other records state further, that this solemnization took place in St. Mary's Church ; the Rev. Wm. Currie who officiated, being at that time, missionary at Radnor, Pa. fThis lady was the daughter, (born March 10th, 1719, and baptized, on the 29th of the same month by Rev. Mr. Talbot,) of Col. Peter Bard, one of his Majesty's Council and Second Judge of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Her mother was Dinah Marmion, wlio left Leicestershire, at seven years of age, with her parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Marmion, whose graves are in the centre of St. Mary's Church yard. E 258 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH OBSTRUCTIONS WHICH THE MISSIONARIES MEET WITH. iiir. Caw.pbell to the Secretary. Extract. "Burlington ^^v" 2^ 1742. "RDS: " I must now beg leave to shew the Society (and that plainly) what are the obstructions that I and our Missionarys in Pennsylvania & New Jersey meet with ; & does & will render our labours the less effectual!, Let our endeavours be never so faithfull & diligent ; The Society I hope know that the majority of the People here especially on the Western Division of this Province as well as in Pennsylvania are Quakers, and it is com- mon with the Mobb ; for so I must call them who are not truly Governors; to measure Orthodoxy in Religion from numbers & power, our Gov"' tho' a Member of your Society, yet allows the majority of the Representatives in Assemblys of his Council, Judges of the Courts & Justices of the Peace to be Quakers — How to accompt for this I cannot tell but so it is and what the consequences are Government itself beginns now to feel, altho' we have felt it to our sad experience long agoe. Let the Society judge how inconsistent with English Liberty that Judges sitting on our Benches, Justices of the Peace &c shall exact Oaths of English Subjects, who by no means will take them themselves or Juries who sit before them who by bare Affirmations will take away our Lives & Fortunes & laugh at Men who offer to take the Oath they themselves impose nay sue & imprison them if they refuse ; they are the execution of English Laws here the Quakers scorn rendered and England's shame, thus Men against their consciences are forced to embrace Quakerism for their power and number. "I have often before now complained of Justices of the Peace's Marriage, not that I contended for taking away the power of any sect to marry among themselves, but when they marry promiscously, & men of bad Morals in y' station, who neither care for our form nor any other yet daily marry, brings Religion into contempt — None can know the abuses committed here in these matters but one on the spot. Poligamy & every other unnatural thing is committed & incestuous Marriages. IN BURLINGTON. 259 Were a meer Stranger to come that had never seen the English Laws nor known he wou'd personally think they M'ere founded on villany & deceit, and all a farce ; while things are suffered to go on as they do. In a word the Church seems to be like the Greek Church under the Ottoman Yoke; if any or all these things are redress'd let this Letter be publish'd (if not we must be silent under our load) For in point of prudence I have be- haved myself since I came here, in amity with those People, yet I think it my duty in discharging my conscience thus to my Employers and Superiors, and think if that correspondence which is kept up among Jews Jesuits & Quakers in iniquity were kept up in integrity among us it would be better for us what is the effect of Quakerism now in Pennsylvania but a nursery of Jesuits, no less than two Priests are in Philadelphia & 4 in Conestogoe, a County in the Country and what the emd of the Quaker power will prove we may plainly guess, many Irish Papists turn Quakers and get into places as Avell as Germans, O English policy alas for it, and a Quaker Author lately sent his Books here, one Elves from London, making our Blessed Lord to be the meer Son of Joseph & Mary, one would think that England wants now to give the finishing stroke to Christianity being wearied of such an obsolete Religion & introduce Atheism at once, my heart bleeds to write more on this subject & concludes " R D S. Your most Humble Serv' " Colin Campbell." church built at mount holly. In 1742, Mr. Campbell writes, that " at a place called Mount Holly, about eight miles from Burlington, the people have built a handsome Church, and given it, by a deed of gift, to the Society and three other trustees, of whom the missionary at Burlington is to be always one." He also records the liberality of " the worthy Peter Baynton, in roofing and shingling St. Mary's Church at his own expense." f t The Will of Peter Baynton of Philadelphia, who died in March, 1743 — and whose tomb, as well as that of his son, Benjamin, is among the more notice- able in the older portion of St. Mary's Churchyard — gives these particulars : " I will and bequeath to my Dear Wife Mary six hundred Pounds and Forty Pounds pr Annm during her natural life to be raised out of my estate 260 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH MR. Campbell's first child. The birth, and baptism on the eighth day after, of the first child of Rev. Mr. Campbell, is thus noted in the Parish Regis- ter: "July 2d, 1743, was born the Daughter of Colin and Mary Campbell, and Baptized July 10th, by the Rev'd M"^ Jenney, Rector of Christ Church, Philad'a and Commissary Pensilvania; Mary Ann Campbell." Likewise all and every part of Estate Real and Personal came by her to me and my !Negro Woman Amorest and during her Widowhood her Choise to live & abide in any House in Philadelphia or Burlington that I may be posses'd of at my Decease Clear of Rent all which I declare to be in Lieu of her right of Dower I will and bequeath to my Youngest Son Benjamin Bayn- ton Four hundred Pounds to be put out to Interest as soon as it may be Con- veniently done without distressing other parts my Estate and both Principal and Interest to be paid him when at age Likewise I give him the House and Lotts in Philadelphia the North side Arch Street which I bought of William Pywell And that he be brought up and Educated till he be bound apprentice out of the Bents and Issues of my Estate I will and bequeath to my Cozen Elizabeth Derkinderen the Brick House and Corner Lott in the High Street in Burlington which I bought Last of Simon Nightengale to her and her heirs and Assigns for ever Likewise the Bed and all the furniture belonging to the Room She usually Lodges in I give to my Father in Law John Budd Ten Pounds pr annm during his Natural Life I give To my Sister in Law Ann Wheeler as a token of my Love Twenty-five Pounds and to my late appren- tice John Stapleford five pounds to my Dear Sister Ruth Banfill Twenty five Pounds Sterling to my Aunt Elizabeth Devit Twenty five pounds Irish Cur-. rency to the Poor of Philadelphia in General Ten Pounds. To the Poor Com- municants of the Episcopal Church in that City five pounds to the Church at Burlington Ten pounds to be Disposed of as the Vestry may think proper and to my good friend Benjamin Pollard of Boston as a token of my friendship I give him my Two Volums of Chambers's Dictionary in Case he survives me I will they be sent him Moreover I will and bequeath to my Dear Wife Mary over & above what is already mentioned One hundred Pounds Value in such of my Household Goods as she shall please to make Choise of And I give will and Bequeath all the Residue and Remainder of my Estate both Real and Personal (subject nevertheless to the above) wherever it may be found to my Eledest Son John Baynton to him and his Heirs and assigns forever And I appoint and Ordain my Dear Wife so long as she remains a Widow my Son John together with my very good Friends Jossua Madox and Thomas Bourn of Philadelphia Merchts to be Executors of this my Last Will and Testament To whom I give as a token of my most friendly regards To Jossua Madox my Gold ring set with Emeraulds and to Thomas Bourn my Gold Clasps. * * my three Silver Tankards to my Nephew Peter BanfiU * * to Ten Poor Widows three of them in Burlington and Seven in Philadelphia such as my Executors may nominate Ten pounds to each and to my God children Daniel Jone's Daughter Ann Josua Madox's Daughter Mary Charles Willings : son Thomas Samuel Hassell's son Samuel and to Alexander Wood- rofs Daughter Sarali to each the said Children fifty pounds And out of the Residue or Remainder of my Estate two himdred & fifty pounds towards the building of a New Episcopal Church in Philadelphia— if ' began to be built within one year after my childrens decease And my Will is that those Several Legacy's be paid within two years after my Childrens decease * * Declared by the Testator to be his Last Will in the Presence of us Colin Campbell Mary Campbell Rebecca Baril." Memorandm IN BURLINGTON. 261 LEGACIES FROM THOMAS LEEDS. That the sum of Eight pounds being a legacy left to the Eevd Mr Camp- bell by Thos Leeds late of Burling- ton Deceasd, was paid to Him by John Allen of the same place Esq. one of the Executors of the sd Will [ £8 00 the 14 of Decbr 1743 in full of sd Legacy of which he the sd Colin Campbell acknowledge himself fully satisfied and paid as %! Eect of ye sd Date .".. ^ Also That the sd John Allen paid into the! hands of the Church Wardens Eevel Elton & William Lyndon for this pres- ent year 1744 the sum of twenty pounds being also a legacy of the said Thos^ Leeds left to the sd Church as acknow- ledged by their receipt bearing date March 17th 1743 20 Also paid by Jno. Allen into the Hands 1 of the above said Church Wardens the Fum of Nine pounds being another Legacy left by sd Leeds to the Church afd as by their Eeceipt dated August the 9th 1744 — MS. Account Boot:. GIFT OF SILVER PLATE. In 1745, the Parish received a piece of silver which, in Sep- tember, 1839, — nearly a hundred years afterwards — was made into an alms-bason, having engraved in its centre, a plain Latin cross, above which are the letters J H S surmounted with a semi-circular halo. On the bottom of the bason, in Roman let- ters, is the following : " This plate given to the Rev'd Mr. Campbell by Mrs. Katherine Pierce, for the use of St. Mary's Church in Burlington. 1745." UlfUSUALLY IMPORTANT ACTION OF THE ^'ESTRY. " An Abstract of the proceedings of the Minister Ch : War- dens and Vestry of S' Anne's Church in Burlington on the 19"^ day of November A D 1 745, of & Concerning the Sale of a Tract of Town bound Land belonging to the said Church toward the purchaseing of a Convenient House & Lot for a Glebe or Par- 262 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH sonage house for the accommodation and Use of the present Incumbent & his Successors &c " Being met. Present the Rev" M' Colin Campbell " ]\P William Lyndon 1 ^, , Wardens " M« Joseph White jun' f ^''"'^''" ivaraens " John Allen Esq" " Revel Elton Esq'' " Doct'' Tho^ Shaw " M^ W" Heuling y Vestry men "M.^ Stephen Williams " M^ John Budd " M^ Rowland Ellis " The Rev" M" Campbell having at Sundry times heretofore signified to the Vestry the difficulties he labour'd under for want of a Convenient house to dwell in, the old parsonage house being gone to Decay and Scituated in a vary unhealthy place to live at (if r,epaird) That in a former Vestry it was Resolved that the Land belonging to this Church adjoyning to Schuylers Plantation gho'd be sold in order to buy or build a dwelling house for y' use and purpose, which remains yet to be done for want of buyers ; That the s" Land for years past is found by ex-, perience to have been much diminish'd in its value by reason of the waste & Consumption made by ill minded people cutting and clandestinely carrying away the wood & timber thereof and in process of Time (if not disposed of now to Richard Smith jun' who offers a valuable consideration for it) in all probability it will fetch but a mean price : That by the sale of this Tract of Land which brings neither profit to the Church nor any advan- tage to the Minister as it lies, together with some Legacies and other moneys being now become the property of the Church such a Conveniency may be had, by purchasing the house & Lot of Jn" Kemble at this juncture on Sale; Upon this Remon- strance the Vestry went to view the afores" House and Lot of s" Kemble and finding y" premises very suitable and Commodi- ous for the purposes afores" returned to the House Of Thomas Hunloke at the sign of the Angel in Burlington to Treat with said Kemble and further to consult proper measures for Effect- ing and accomplishing the same. IN BURLINGTON. 263 " Her late Majesty Queen Ann's Charter being openly read and the powers and priviledges therein largely contained tho- roughly weighed and rightly consider'd and Council had thereon " And the Question being put whether the above mention'd Tract of Land be sold after some Debate had about the sale thereof Resolved Nemine Contradicente That the afores'* Tract of Land adjoyning to Schuylers Plantation and belonging to this Church be Conveyd by Deed from this Corporation to Richard Smith jun' of Burl"' to whom the same is sold for the sum of Seventy five pounds Lawful proclamation money in hand paid, which said Sum of Seventy five pounds being bona fide the full value for which the same Land is sold together with other moneys given to the said Church is now laid out in the purchase of the same John Kembles House and premises which this Corporation after some offers purchased of the same Jn° Kemble and Anne his Wife for the sum of one hundred and Seventy five pounds procl° moiiey as an Augraention to the Church to Continue in Succession to perpetuity pursuant to the Charter as by a firm and absolute Conveyance thereof made by the s" John Kemble and Anne his wife to the use of y° s* Church bearing Date De- cember the 24 A D 1745 or the Inrollment thereof in the Secre- tarys Office at Burlington more largely appears lu which Deed by Conseilt of the Minister Church Wardens & Vestry men now present this Clause is incerted, Viz. That in Case of y° Death or removal of the present Minister or of any other Lawful and Orthodox Minister that may hereafter succeed in the Cure of this Church ; Its consented to and agreed, That the s^ Dwelling house and premises as now purchas'd with the Church's money, sliall be and remain in the Trust and Care of the Church War- dens then being who are hereby Order'd and directed to take Care thereof and to Lett the Same for the benefit of the Church during such vacancy as it shall seem most meet and Convenient to tliem with the advice and Concurrence of the Vestry for y" uses aforesaid any thing in the said Deed contained to the Con- trary thereof in any wise Notwithstanding : And for a further eatisfaction to those that shall come hereafter and may be Con- cerned in the affairs of this Church as this Vestry is at present. Its Ordered and Agreed that the above minute be drawn at 264 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH Large and Engrossed in the Church Book whereby it appears upon what grounds the Vestry proceeded in this matter and the necessity requiring the sale of the one and the purchase made of the other and both justified and Supported by our Excellent Charter " By Order of the Vestry Rowland Ellis Seery." — M8. Account Booli, A CENTENNAEIAN. The Parish Register has this entry : " May 30th, 1746, mem- orandum. This day came to hear me preach at the house of Henry Cooper in Northampton Township ; the Widdow Bell ; born in New England a poor woman mantained by said town- ship ; aged as she told me before my whole Congregation there, one hundred and two years ; had her eyesight and hearing per- fectly well, walked upright, and had the entire use all her other faculties ; witness. Colin Campbell, minr at Burlington." A PARSONAGE PUKCHASED. Minister and Churchwardens of Burlington to the Searetary. " Burlington New Jersey June 2'^ 1746. " Rev° Sir "We the Minister & Churchwardens of S' Marys Church in Burlington in behalf of the Vestry and congregation of s** Church beg leave to embrace this opportunity of returning our thankful Acknowledgm' to the Hon"'* Society and our worthy benefactrix (if alive) for the handsome donation, of forty pounds sterl. which we received November last and in as much as we have a Bell already and a parsonage house being very much wanting we unanimously concluded the money could not be better laid out than in purchasing of such a house which we have now done with a convenient garden lott at the rate of £110 sterl. ^ Ex- ch^" for the use and benefit of our present incumbent and hiS' successors in office forever — the which we could not have done nor accomplished without that donation — We cannot indeed boast of our liberality hitherto to our Missionary because several of our wealthiest of our Members are lately dead and the remain- ing among us are realy not of ability but our purchaseing of this house and new fencing our burying [ground] may be Testimo^ IN BUELINGTON. 265 nies of our good will— We can say with truth that mutual love and respect subsists between us and our Missionary which will we hope induce the Society to continue the means of grace among us and not think the worse of us because poor— We hope ere this comes to hand the Providence of God who sets bounds to the rageings of the Sea and the madness of the people has put a check to that unnatural rebellion we hear has broke out in our mother Country and the nation restored to peace in the free ex- ercise of their Eeligion and liberties which with our hearty prayers to God for the success of the Gospell which may God continue to prosper in your hands as worthy instruments is and shall be the sincere prayers of " D-- S^ " Your most obliged & sincere " Friends & hble Servants " Colin Campbel Min''. " William Lyndon 1 ^f, „r ^ '> "Joseph White ju^ / <^'^«*-*"s- THE society's HOUSE BUENT TO THE GROUND. 3Ir. Campbell to the Secretary. "Burlington June 28, 1748. "Rev^ Dear Sir, " I wrote Nov"' last two Letters the one by the Ship Widow Capt" White, who I hear is taken, the other by Capt" Mann of New York • but knows not whether either reach'd your hands, wherein I acknowledged the receipt of yours by M'' Sturgeon ; and one since the Postscript dated Nov'' last the S** I have now nothing material to acquaint you with respect to my Cure, but that we remain in the same unity & good order as I formerly wrote; But I'm sorry to acquaint you that on the eighth day of March last, the wind strong at N West, a poor Man liveing in the Societys House either by his carelessness in not sweeping the Chimneys or by some other Accident unknown the House at Midday catch'd Fire & marr'd all endeavours to quench it, burnt down to the Ground ; and little or nothing 266 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH saved but some old Iron & the Bricks,t I happened that day to be burying a Man at Bristol, but was told when I return'd that it was impossible to save it, the shingles being so old & dry ; The Society are certainly at no great loss by this Accident; altho' I'm heartily sorry it happened; because I have from time to time acquainted them of its runious condition and would have fallen to ground of itself in a year or two more ; and but three Months before the Accident happened I enquired of some Trades- men here what they would give for the Materials & pull it down themselves (they answer'd no more than Ten pound Sterling p"" exchange) so dear is the price of all labour here ; and as to the Societys ordering £15 Sterling to defend their rights ag^' Surge, I find since that Decon has made a private bargain with Burge of his share in debate & would have me alone carry on a Law Suit with Burge in the Society's Name which I refused to do until I had acquainted them and therefore have not drawn upon the Society till further orders ; I beg you'l be pleased to acquaint the Society that I want to be indulged with their leave to come to London to transact the Executory of a Brother of mine lately deceased in the West Indies most of his affairs being in the hands of Merchants in London ; I have now been upwards of 10 years in the Society's service and cannot reproach myself, with any misconduct in my station tho' matters don't turn out here agree- able to our wishes, yet I think I have by the Grace of God done what I could ; I have drawn upon the Treasurer for one half years Salary ; let me know the Society's mind concerning the above request as soon as conveniently you can — " I am Ilev'' Dear Sir, " Your most obliged humble Servant "CoLix Campbell." t " Old men among us still remember a cellar, which was said in their boy- hood to belong to this house. This cellar was filled up, when improvements were made, some years ago, in that quarter. The huge buttonwoods and wil- lows, in that vicinity, are possibly, the only survivors of its trees." Rev. Win. Allen Johnson's MS. lecture, delivered at Library Hall, Burlinqton. Feb. Uth, 1870. IN BURLINGTON. 267 MUTUAL LOVE BETWEEN PASTOR AND PEOPLE. Mr. Campbell to the Secretary. Extract. ,, ^ „ -P, ^ " Burlington July 6"^ 1749. " Eev° Deae Sir "I cheerfully and conscientiously make it my study to answer the Society's good purposes by Preaching, statedly to my three Congregations of Burlington Bristol and Mountholly, who are all peaceable and orderly, mutuall love subsisting between us ; since my last have baptized 8 Adults 26 Infants and receive to the Communion at Burlington 50— at Bristol 14 and at Mountholly 10 persons ; I love not to amuse the Society with pompous accounts, but 'shall always strictly keep to truth, altho' not generally rewarded with that favour, that impudence and pompous Boasting without modesty and distant from truth meets with ; which I hope the coming of Bishops here which I hear the Parliament have taken into consideration, will effectu- ally prevent ; and reward conscientious missionarys and dis- courage those that are not." increased facilities FOE TEAVEL. "In 1751, a boat left 'Crooked billet wharf,' Philadelphia, once a week for Burlington, whence ' a stage wetgon with a good awning' — kept by Fretwell Wright at the 'Blue Anchor in Burlington,' John Predmore at Cranberry, and James Wilson at Amboy Ferry — ran to the latter place, where ' good enter- tainment for man and horse would be found ' at the house of Obadiah Ayres. Great dependence seems to have been laid upon the attractions of their passage-boat between Amboy and New York, which was commanded by Matthew Iseltine. She is described as having 'a fine commodious cabin, fitted up with a tea table, and sundry other conveniences.' It was believed that by this route passengers cuuld go through in twenty-four or thirty hours less time than by any other." — Whitehead's Perth Amboy. DEATH AND BEQUEST OF THE PAEISH CLERK. In 1752, Mr. Campbell reports that "Mr. Paul AVatkinsou, who had been clerk of St. Mary's Church from the year 1707, 268 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH {forty-five years,) died lately much lamented, and had left his house with a lot of land, worth a hundred pounds sterling, after the death of his widow, to the repairs of that Church for ever." The headstone, for the grave of this old worthy, may be seen in the East wall (outside) of the chancel of the old St. Mary's; it's inscription reads : " Here Lieth the Body of Paul "Wat- KiNSOK who Departed this Life the 10 of July 1762 Aged 72 years." CHANGE OF STYLE IN BECKONING TIME. The change of style in reckoning time, took place in England, by legislative enactment, after the 2d of Sep., 1752, that being ihe last day of Old Style, and the 14th instead of the 3d, being the first day of New Style ; and the legal year which had pre- viously begun with the 26th of March, (Feast of the Annuncia- tion, commonly called Lady-Day,) was made to begin with the first of January. This should be kept in mind in reading the preceding portion of this Histoky. AN EXTEAORDINAEY STORM. The following is from Mrs. Campbell's household account book: "It was very remarkable that upon Tuesday, the 10th day of March, 1752, we had the severest gust of thunder and lightning, attended with snow and hail, which continued from one o'clock in the afternoon until -five, without intermission. The like has not been known by the memory of the oldest people. Mr. Campbell rode to Mt. Holly in the midst of it, and Dr. Ross along with him." [Dr. John Ross, a physician residing at Mount Holly .J THE CHURCH wardens' ACCOUNTS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. "April 19 "(This day William Lyndon & Abrra Heulings the present Church 1759 J Wardens Exhibited their aocoa which for several years past have Remained open and unsettled, and are as follows, Viz IN BURLINGTON. 269 "ABRAHAM HECLIJfGS ESQR DR. " To sundries as f his Acct of particulars for Collection money, subscription money for Eent, and for Cash reed of William Lyndon &c from his being iirst Elected as Ch. AVarden to the above Date, in the whole the sum of Eighty Six pounds thirteen Shillings & five pence J Bailee due A. H WILLIAM LYNDON DR. " To Charity Money Box Do &c now remain- ing in his hands the sum of "To Cash remaining Do for Rent PR CONTRA CR. " By Sundry Disbursements for repairing the Kitchen belonging to the Clark's house as the Church's property, for Cash pd for the Large window in the East end of said Church The Clarks Salary for 4 Years past and other Disbursmts to Wm Lyndon &c In the whole the sum of JSinety six pounds Nine shill and seven pence halfpenny... — 3fS. Account Book. £86 13 16 96 £7 12 'i £96 't THE MISSIONARY S LABOUR NOT IN VAIN. Ill 1759, Mr. Campbell writes, that " he goes on with cheer- fulness and diligence in performing the duties of his several churches at Burlington, Mount Holly, and Bristol, not only by reading the public service and preaching, but also by publicly catechising the youth, and grounding them in the principles of our holy faith ; and he hath the satisfaction to find that his labour is not in vain." THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS APPROVED. Api-il the 7th 1760 Easter Monday Abraham Heulings and William Lyndon the Present Church Wardens Exhibited their Accompts^ which being inspected proved and Allowed of by the Vestry are as follows Vizt Abraham Heulings Charges himself from ] the 19th day_ of April 1756 with the fol- I pj._ lowing Articles by him Eeceivd '~ Church Warden to this Day 270 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH To Co-lleotioms at the Door Eecd in the whole ■£ To Cash by subscriptions reed the sum of £ To Ditto Kecd of Fr Giffing for Eemt £ To Do Becd of William Lyndon £ To Do Reed of John Tylee rent £ XB Left in his hands a Xote of Willm White on Interest Principal sum is £4 13s Od and one Do of Jno Tylee for £2 5s Od doubtfull Ballance of Willra Lyndon the other' Church Warden's accompt of Charity] Money £7 15s lie/: Bain of sd Lyndon's Collection Money £0 Us 8f/, 12 00 10 J 45 18 2 31 10 20 08 2 05 112 02 0} £8 PBK. CONTRA CR. By Cash pd for Wine, Bread, & sundries in' all i £4 By Do pd Wm Borradaill, Moses Thomas "j Jno Neal and Joseph Ferguson the > sum of J £27 To Cash paid Francis Giffing the Clk to this Day i £64 To Do pd Jos Eockhill Jno Neal Moses ^ Thomas and Joseph flerguson for the > 14 window at ye East end of ye Church J To Cash paid Is : Heulings this Day April 7th 00 Balance due to- ye Church in his hands^ I 01 I 112 -MS. Account Beeh: 01 12 00 04 02 00^ MR. CAMPBELL IN , CONVEKTION AT PHILADELPHIA. May 20, 1761, Wednesday. At a convention of the clergy held in Philadelphia, among the twelve clergymen present was the Rev. Mr. Campbell. " The Rev. Dr. Smith was elected president, and with Eev. Mr. Reading, was appointed to wait upon the governor, to request his approbation of our present meeting, and his protec- tion during oar sitting. " The gentlemen reported that the governor was pleased to say that he could have no possible objection to our meeting together, and that we might depend upon his countenance and protection at all times." — Dorr's History, p. 125. IN BURLINGTON. 271 COMMEXCEMEXT AT THE PHILADELPHIA ACADEMY. Mr. Campbell to the Secretary. Extract. "Burlington June 26, 1761. ■ Rev" D" Sir : -" I had the honor with some others of my Brethren in the Mission of this Province, upon invitation to be at Phila- delphia, the middle of last month when there was a commence- ment in that Academy under the Presidency of C Smith where the youth who received their degrees acquitted themselves with general Approbation, beyond what could well be expected from such an Infant institution labouring under such a variety of discouragements. When the day after a voluntary convention, of the Clergy in the Mission of that Province met at Philadel- phia; and we of this Province were kindly and Brotherly invited to join them ; having obtained leave of their Governor for that purpose for a free meeting and a conference with one another where among other things If Smith who presided at the con- vention produced a copy of an answer to a letter wrote by W M^Clennachan to the Arch Bishop of Canterbury. The answer so judicious fatherly and indulgent; and at the same time set- ting M"^ M°Clennachan's conduct, in such a true and fair light^ turning his own Argum" so home upon himself; That we unan- imously voted our sincere thanks to the good Arch Bishop ; for- his charitable opinion of us, when exparte misrepresented to him. by M'Clennachan &nd his adherents and humbly requested his Grace would graciously condescend to permit said answer to be printed for the benefit of the community as well as for the advancement of Religion, in general in these parts ; The Arch Bishops prognosticks have not failed to come to pass his partys- zeal every date abates ;, his warmest friends have deserted him ;, So that in the end he will have sufficient cause to lament his rash and imprudent conduct;, and undutieful behaviour to his- superiours. " I am Rev'^ D"^ Sir &c "Colin Campbell." 272 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH LARGE NUMBER BAPTIZED. In 1761, "the Society's Missionary at Burlington, and visiting occasionally Mount Holly and Bristol, reports, in the three places, seventy-four baptisms and fifty communicants." MOUNT HOLLY CONGREGATION RECEIVES A CHECK. Mr. Campbell to the Secretary. Extract. " Burlington Dec'' 26, 1761. ^' Rev° D« Sir " I hope you rece'd my last of June 26"' I can write you now of no materiall alterations in the state of my congregatffbs since — That of Burlington and Bristol continue to be decent and orderly and lately many of the old people have died in a man- ner suddenly by violent pleuretich disorders occasioned by sudden alterations in the weather here; which runs upon extreams of heats and cold and these places much decline in trade which occasions the young people to remove where they may profit themselves better in lands or trade where the Country is more extensive by means of our good success against our enemies and the generality of the people have bent their minds in a more than ordinary degree ; after the world I am affraid to the too much neglect of labouring after the bread which perishes not because of the present temptations they meet with and the extraordinary encouragement the farmer getts for every thing he raises which has advanced the price of our provisions and fire wood since the seat of the War has been here at least a C from what it was seven years ago inso much that it is with the utmost difficulty that we of the Mission can support our families — My Congregation at Mountholly, which was a very flourishing one has lately received a cheque ; by means of some Enthusiastical people who have connections with some of that stamp in Phila- delphia under the Ministry of M' M°Clenachan who having upon my refuseing the use of my pulpit to that Gentleman en- deavoured to raise a schism among the people of that part of my Congregation and altho my remonstrance and reasons given to the people why I deny my pulpit to M'' M°Clenachan (are cogent) viz. that he left the Societys service in a manner that did him no honor, that he had no licence from the Bishop of London IN BURLINGTON. 273 to preach here and that they not only transgressed the rules of obedience to their lawful Pastors in the Church but even those of common honesty for about sixteen years ago they made a deed of Gift of their Church to the Society and to the Mission of Burlington in trust and his lawful Successors in Office for the Society of which I am the only surviving Trustee and all this under their own hands now in the public records of this Prov- ince. But neither reason nor remonstrance can have much weight with people who are blindly led by a man and in a man- ner a stranger to them who prepossesses them with notions that he alone is the only preacher of Christ in America; and all in the Mission without exception are Arminians immoral men ; advanceing the dignity of humane nature &c. These are high charges but he has made no other proof of this but his own say so ; in order to establish his own reputation ; at the expence of the characters of his brethren; the one third part of whom ; he does not so much as personally know " I am with due regard and esteem Eev^ Sir &c " Colin Campbell." makeiage of a baronet. The Parish Register has the following : " By His Excellency Josiah Hardy's Licence Directed to me, March y" 17* 3762, were Lawfully Married S' John S' Clair Barronet and Eliza- beth Moreland, Gentlewoman, according to the Rites and Cere- mony of the Church of England, by me " CoLix Campbell, Missionary." STEAYIXG SHEEP EETUEKING. In a letter dated June 25, 1762, Mr. Campbell " with pleasure acquaints the Society, that his straying sheep, who ran after Mr. Maclenaghan's party,t are by the blessing of God on his en- deavours, reduced to a sense of their sin in a causeless separa- tion, and are returning daily to their proper fold." t For further information respecting Kev. Wm '. E. Hist. Soc, Vol. IT, pp. 250-255. . Maclenachan,see Collections 274 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH A CONVENTION AT BURLINGTON. il/r. Campbell and others to the Secretary. Extraots. " Burlington New Jersey Oct' 1, 1762; "Rev" Sir: " It has been the custom of the Clergy in this Province for some years past in conformity to the printed instructions of the Society, to meet together annually at a stated time for the benefit of mutual advice & assistance and in order to inform ourselves of the state of religion in the different parts of the Province and if necessary to transmit accounts thereof to the Society, accord- ingly we have at different times addressed them on various sub- jects that have fallen under our consideration. " We have now a convention at Burlington and several mat- ters have come before us, of which in diie time we shall take liberty to inform that Venerable Board. * * " With our duty to the Society, We beg leave to subscribe ourselves their and particularly " Rev* Sir &c " Sam'- Cooke Rich" Charlton Iliss" for " T. B. Chandler 8taten Island " RoB'^ M°Kean Isaac Brown "(^oLiN Campbell." address op the clergy to the secretary. "Perth Amboy New Jersey, Dec. 6th, 1762. "Rev'd Sir: " The Clergy of this Province together with the Rev'd Mr. Charlton of New York having occasionally met together in Amboy beg leave to address the Venerable Society and to repre- sent several particulars which are apprehended to be of some importance to the Church in this Province. * * " While we were lately together at Burlington application was also made to us in behalf of a large body of people living in Mountholly who profess themselves Members of the Church of England and have been under the care of the Rev'd Mr. Camp- bell. They represent that such services as Mr. Campbell is able to do them consistent with his duty to the other parts of IN BURLINGTON. 275 his Mission are inadequate to their wants. They set forth their spiritual necessities in the most earnest and moving manner and bfig us for Christ's sake to make known their case to the Hon- orable Society. As nothing less seems to be sufficient than a new Missionary in that quarter we informed them what qualifi- cations would be expected by the Society previous to such a request and promised that when they should be thus qualified we would recommend them as they desired. * * "EicHD. Charlton, Isaac Beowne, " Colin 'Campbell, Saml. Cooke, "T. B. Chandler, Robt. McKean." removals hinder the growth of the church. Mr. Campbell to the Secretary. Extract. " Burlington Janry 4'" 1763. " Rev° D= Sir " The Government here has been good euoush to indulare us at Burlington with a lottery for the benefit of our Church for the necessary repairs of the Church being the most antient in the Province and the repairs of the Parsonage house which I hope as it is now full and drawing it will turn much to our advan- tage ; Burlington tho' a pleasant Village upon the River Dela- ware yet a place of little or no trade being shakled therein by Philadelphia being nigher the Sea ; hinders its increase of In- habitants and the wealthiest people in it being Quakers having the start of any Church people — settling here altho' settled earlier than any Mission in the Province ; yet for want of trade the young people of the Church persuasion are unwillingly .forced to remove to other parts where they may advance their lively- hood which much hinders the growth of the Church ; yet I can with truth and pleasure assure the Society that the few among us and sincere hearty and religious members with whom I have now lived these twenty five years in the greatest love harmony peace & quietness studying my own business and continuing in the esteem of our Quaker Neighbours. — Rev" Sir &c "Colin Campbell." 27G HISTORY OF THE CHURCH GOVERNOR FRANKLIN.f Governor Franklin and his wife J arri%-ed in the Delaware River in February, 1763; and reached Perth Amboy on the twenty-fourth of that month. He was received with the usual demonstrations of respect, had his commission publicly read, and took the oaths of office there. In a few days he proceeded to Burlington, and published his commission there, according to the usual custom. These two places had been the seats of the separate governments of East and West Jersey^ under the pro- prietors, and after the two were united by the surrender to the Queen in ] 702, they continued down to the Revolution to be alternately the places at which the legislatures met, and the courts of the province were held. Congratulatory addresses were made to him from all quarters. He soon took his residence at Burlington, occupying, during a considerable part of his time, a house situate on the beautiful banks of the river there, where he remained until 1774. Elmer's Biographical Sketches, p. 52. PEACE WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND WITH DISSENTERS. Mr. Campbell to the Secretary. Extract. " Burlington June 25"^ 1763. "Rev° Sir " I can with truth and pleasure acquaint the Society that my several congregations live peaceably with one another as well T 'William Franklin, Governor and Chancellor of the colony of New Jersey, son of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, was carefully educated, aided his father in his philosophical experiments, and, through his influence, was appointed clerk of the' House of Assembly of Pennsylvania, and postmaster at Philadelphia. When his father was appointed the agent for Pennsylvania (and afterwards of New Jersey) in England, the son had leave from the Assembly to resign his ofiice of clerk, that he might accompany him to London. There he entered the Middle Temple, to prepare as a lawyer in Philadelphia, and was called to be a barrister ; afterward he received from the University of Oxford the hon- orary degree of Master of Arts. In 1762, he was appointed Governor of the Province of New Jersey, an office then much sought for. The first announcement of this preferment is stated to have been by a paragraph in the newspaper : " This morning, was married at St. George's Church, Hanover Square, William Franklin, Esq., the newly appointed Governor of New Jersey, to Miss Elizabeth Downes, of St. James' Street." Elmer's Sketches, p. 59. J As introductory to the other evidences — which will hereafter appear — that the wife of Gov. Franklin took a practical interest in the parish, it is worthy of mention, that a card still preserved [1876,] has these words : "Mrs. Franklin's compl'ts to Mr. Campbell & has sent a sarplice which she desires may be presented to the Church of Burlington. Novbr 16 : " IN BURLINGTON. 277 as with those who dissent from us; and are in an encreasing state in so much that that of Burlington are about enlargino- the Church from the profits of a lottery they obtained lately thro' favor of the Government and that of Mount holly have finished a new Gallery for the reception of people who were so crowded f in the body of the Church that before rendered it very inconveinent. "We hear with joy that amongst other blessings on the con- firmation of the late peace that God hath put into the hearts of his Majesty and those in authority under him to see the expedi- ency of appointing a Bishop for the superintendency of the Churches and Clergy of the Episcopal Churches here "Rev" Sir &c " CoLix Campbell." "the people sinceee, heaety and eeligiol-s." " In 1763, he reports no less than 1 1 5 baptisms, and in his three congregations fifty persons added to the communion ; and assures the Society that the people of his Mission are sincere, hearty and religious, with whom he has always lived in the greatest havmoii v." "on the veege of sixty." In 1763, Mr. Campbell writes, that " being now on the verge of sixty, and greatly weakened by an inflammatory fever, which settled in his thigh, and confined him all the month of January, he finds he cannot perform his duty with the same activitv as formerly; but trusts he shall, through God's assistance, do his utmost in the discharge of his duty to God and the Society." "absolute necessity of an itineeant missionaey." 31r. Campbell to the Secretary. Extract. " Burlington July 30* 1 764. "KD^SiB, " The peoples Religion is more now than heretofore measured by the number of Sermons they hear and the fre- t In 1763, he states that " this congregation, [of Mt. Holly] which at his first coming consisted of hut four families of the Church of England, is so increased by the divine blessing on his endeavour, that they think of applying to be made a separate mission. In 1764, they bound themselves to the Society to pay a ■missionary SOL sterling. In that year, he baptized ninety-six infants and nineteen adults. In the next year, he baptized one hundred and sixteen infants and seven adults." 278 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH qiiency of them, no such matter about the practice as an idle speculative, faith is so much insisted upon and preached up by y*^ variety of Enthusiastical Dissenters of all kinds ; and if the Missionarys don't preach thrice of a day in the long parching hot Summer suftry days, and twice a day in the shortest most bitter & intense Frost if they ride abroad their feet and Noses may be ready to drop off by the severity of the Weather ; they are not in their Dialect a pains taking ; Soul saving Ministers ; but idle Drones hirelings &c for my own part I have seen so mucli of these things in my Youth in North Brittain that early gave me a dislike to these things, & inclined me to seek after a rational Religion that tends to peace harmony & order & is a stranger to every evil work and confusion ; all which I have found to be verified both in the doctrine & worship of the Church of Eng- land ; upon the whole there is certainly an absolute necessity of an Itinerant Missionary in the Western parts of this Province where is none but myself in this County, neither any in Glouces- ter Salem Cumberland or Cape May Counties to the Westward of me ; if the Society wo'^ be pleased to establish such a Mission and make Mountholly head quarters & they comply with their security in such case I believe they would be found to be Men of Conscience and zeal but to insist so selfishly upon one for themselves alone I do not think so right however have promised and now do to set their case and Petition before the Society. " I am Rev'' D'' Sir, Your most ob hble Servant "Colin Campbell." FOUR SUFFEAGANS SUGGESTED. In " Thoughts upon the present state of the Church of Eng- land in America," "written in 1764, — Author uncertain," — we have the following : " His Majesty's Royal Protection is extended to Protestants of all Denominations, and the Church of England humbly hopes for it in this instance of settling Bishops in America. This appointment is not only useful but necessary to the welfare of that Church, to the regular administration of its offices and pur- poses of Religion and Virtue which is the end of its establish- ment. This design appears reasonable in itself, and free from every material Inconvenience or just objection : And if his IN BUELINGTON-. 279 Majesty, upon a view of the Equity, the Safety, and Advantage of It, thinks fit to give orders for carrying it into execution, the mode must be referred to his Majesty's Determination. How- ever, the following thoughts are humbly submitted for con- sideration, which occur after reflecting upon it, and which though imperfect may excite better. " Four suffragan Bishops to the See of Canterbury or London may be appointed by the King in conformity to the Statute in the twenty-sixth year of Henry VIII. * * "First. The Eesidence of the four Bishops might be at Burlington in New Jersey, or at New York. His Diocese might comprehend all that is East of the River Delaware. "Second. At William and Mary's College at Williamsburg in Virginia. His Diocese might comprehend all that is west of the Eiver Delaware as far as the Southern Boundary of North Carolina. _" Third. At Charlestown in South Carolina. His Diocese might comprehend all from the Northern Boundary of South Carolina to the Gulf of Florida, and also the Island of Jamaica, for the passage to Jamaica is said to be easier from the Conti- nent than the other Islands. " Fourth. At Coddrington College in Barbadoes. His Diocese might comprehend all the Islands, exclusive of Jamaica. * * " If. this Proposal is not thought fit to be taken into con- sideration at this Juncture, there is little reason to hope for it ever succeeding. But the wise and good men in general are convinced from Reason and Experience, that the appointment of Bishops in America would have been at all times of con- siderable service, and is now become much more necessary for the cultivating Religion and Virtue, for the Propagating Prin- ciples conducive to the Quiet of the State, and securing the Allegiance and Loyalty of his Majesty's subjects in those parts ; and, therefore, if unhappily it is thought advisable to lay aside so excellent a design, the Members of the Church of England, both at home and abroad, will receive this Decision with the most serious concern. Yet they will continue their sincere endeavours to carry on every good purpose agreeably to the -Principles of their Religion as far as its imperfect state there will allow.; and always shew themselves faithful, active and vigilant to the best of their ability in maintaining the Peace and Security of his Majesty's Government in the Colonies." — Collec- tions P. E.. Hist. Society, pp. 162-4. 280 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH WHO SHALL HAVE MOST SERVICES, THE ONLY DISPUTE.. Mr. Campbell to the Secretary. Extracts. "Burlington April 20, 1765. " Reverend Dear Sir, "I hope you received my last of July y" 30*' enclosing a Copy of a Bond of Security lodged in my hands to Petition the Society for a separate Mission for MounthoUy ; * * if these people would enter into obligation * * to give me but half of what they promise to give to a resident Mission- ary they might be indulged with more of my services ;; * * which proposal I solemnly protest is not so much for any lucrative view of gain to myself, as the easing the Society of further Expence ; which in gratitude I ought to do ; to a Ven- erable Body by whose bounty I and numerous Family have subsisted for 28 years and upwards without whose bounty neither I nor none of my Brethren in this Province could support them- selves for one third of the year; as there is no establishm'of any kind here ; and the People left to their liberty to give or withhold as they see proper ; who think we as much obliged to them for their attendance upon us ; as they are to us for Preach- ing to them ; and as I live where Quakerism prevails ; and are chief in places of profit and trust in the Goverm' whose tenets are among others freely give freely receive j and consequently ai'e against maintenance either of their own Teachers or others; and to tell the truth, at what they freely may be said to get from their own Teachers is worth little so it is hardly worth paying for ; and tho' by the Blessing of God upon my endeavours I have baptized numbers of Families that have been bred in that way; and are orderly, devout, sober exemplary livers; yet tho' convinced of the superiority of our doctrine and Worship to what they were taught ; are not easily persuaded to part with any of their Money for the support of the Ministry, but think the Society's bounty sufficient ; * * we of this Province live peaceably with one another ; as I do myself and congrega^ tions with all Dissenters whatsoever ; the only dispute I have with my People who shall have most of my services. " I am Rev" Dear Sir, Yours &c "Colin Campbell." IN BUELINGTON. • 281 A LETTER WHICH MAKES THE EARS TIXGLE. Clergy of New Jersey in Convention to the Secretary. Evlract " Perth Amboy Oct^ S" 1765. " Eeverend Sir, " It was very soon after the Incorporation of that Venble Body, that earnest Addresses were made from divers parts of America requesting a Bishop. Applications to the same pur- pose from Governors of Provinces, from the Clergy & from Vestries, were frequently repeated for a course of years, setting forth the great disadvantages the Church was under, since neither Ordination Confirmation nor a regular discipline could be had while it labored under so essential a defect, as to be with- out one. The Society fully convinced of the reasonableness of the request, and judging an American Episcopate, even so early, to be highly expedient, thought fit to engage very heartily in the Cause ; & Representations in favour of it were made to the Queen. A standing Committee was appointed to find out ways and means for the support of it — And a place was purchased in this Province at a great Expeuce for the Bishops Residence : but when the matter was in a fair way of being speedily accomplish'd the death of that excellent Princess alone prevented it. " Altho' the most favorable opportunity was now lost, yet the Affair was not dropt with her death. For in the beginning of the next Reign we still find it to have been a principal object of the Societys attention — in conformity to a Resolution solemnly deliberated & agreed upon Viz' ' That the important Affair of Bishops and Bishopricks to be settled in America, be considered in the first place.' " But what steps were afterwards taken and for what reasons so useful a plan, recommended and patronized by so respectable and venerable a Body with the most disinterested and charitable intentions was rejected we know not ; nor have we at present the means of informing ourselves. All that we know with any certainty is that notwithstanding the discouragements they met with, they continued still to have the cause at heart ; and when nothing else could be done, a considble Fund was raised by sev- eral of its most illustrious Members for the support of a Bishop ^82 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH — whenever so great a Blessing should be obtained for the Church in America. " We fully believe the present worthy Members of the Society have the same sentiments on this subject, with their predecessors; and indeed they have not been backward, on all proper occa- sions, to declare them to the "World. We are also so happy at this time as to have a Prince on the Throne, whose favourable disposition cannot be doubted — And as by the increase of the Church through the natural growth of the Country, and more especially through the unwearied application, the inexhaustible Charity & amazing success of the Society, the reasons which at the beginning of this Century rendered American Bishops ex- pedient amount now in our opinion to an absolute necessity ; we therefore whose Names are under written, having long waited in hopes of seeing the Church put on a more respectable footing & never expecting a more favorable time for an application of this nature, have, upon careful consideration, thought it our duty, after the example of some of our Brethren, to Address the Throne — humbly imploring His Majesty's Gracious protection of the Church in these remote parts of his Dominions, and that one or more Bishops may be speedily sent us. " The favor of presenting our Address we have requested of the great patron of the Church in America that most excellent Prelate, who so deservedly fills the first Post in the Church of England, and is at the head of the Society — The Mediation of the Most Reverend the Archbishop of York, and of the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of London we have thought it our duty particularly to request — And we beg leave also with all deference and submission to apply to our never failing & avowed Patrons, the worthy Members of the Society in general humbly imploring their influence, either jointly or separately, in such a manner as they shall think proper, that our Petition may be granted — without which we have reason to fear, that the great things they have done for the Church in America, at so pro- 'TARY CONVENTION. ''A voluntary convention was held in New Brunswick Oct. 12th, 1768, at which were present among others the Rev'd. Messrs. Odell, Frazer, Thomson and Seabury, who, 'considering maturely the distressed situation of many of the widows and children of the Episcopal Clergy in America, who by reason^ of the smallness of their income are not only disabled from making any future provision for their families, but are_ scarcely able with the greatest economy to support them with ^ a decency becoming their characters even during their lives,' agreed upon 296 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH a scheme for their relief which they submitted to the Venerable- Society. The document containing the plan is quite an elabo- rate one, with sixteen articles." ME. ODELL TO SOLICIT A CHARTER. In 1769, the Rev. Mr. Odell was appointed one of a com- mittee, of two in each of the three provinces of New York, xsew Jersey and Pennsylvania, to solicit the passing of the charter for the Corporation for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of deceased clergymen, in said provinces. His Excellency, Gov. Franklin, of New Jersey, readily ordered the seal affixed to it, and the charter for New Jersey was completed in May of that year. THE CORPORATION FOR THE RELIEF OF WIDOAVS AND OR- PHAIS^S OF CLERGYMEN, CHARTERED. The charter for this Corporation constituted Rev. Richard Peters, of Phila., President, Rev. Thos. B. Chandler, D. J)., of Elizabeth town, Treasurer, and Rev. Jonathan Odell, of Bur- lington, Secretary. " The first Tuesday after the Feast of St. Michael, the charter day as fixed by the letters patent, fell in 1769, upon the Sdj October; and in that month of 'pathetic loveliness,' in the tran- quil town of Burlington, a place ever deserving the interest of Churchmen in America, as having been designated for the first American Episcopal See — where the first Episcopal residence was purchased, and where the first bishop who was ever on this continent resided — our Corporation first assembled. Clerical members had travelled from New York, Pennsylvania, and several parts of New Jersey, to be present ; and among the representatives at this earliest meeting was John Lawrence, Esq., Mayor of Burlington. ' The President having taken the chair, the different charters were read and compared with each other. On the day following, the members who were met being nineteen in number, presented an address of thanks to his Excellency Gov. Franklin, which' he answered with the warmest wishes for the success of the pious design for which the Corporation had been erected, and added that, it would always give him pleasure to render any acceptable service to the members of the Church of England.' This address and the IN BUELINGTON. 297 reply are set out in the early minute-book of the Society, kept with remarkable beauty of chirography by the first secretary Mr. Odell."t Wallace's Sketch, pp. 18-19. THE CHURCH BUILDIN^G ENLARGED. In 1769, the building was extended Westward, with the addition of a gallery, and this, although the town itself had increased but little, if at all. "The Society is informed by the Eev. Mr. Odell, that the Church at Burlington is completed, and is not only a comfort- able building, but an ornament to the place, being 63 feet by 33. Governor Franklin was very liberal on the occasion, and his lady has made them a present of a very rich and elegant furniture for the pulpit, desk and table." J MRS. Campbell's acknowledgmekts. 3Ir. Odell to the Secretary. Extract. "Burlington, N. Jersey, April 6, 1769'. " Reverend Sir : " I have this moment received your very kind favor dated- Dec"' 14, 1768, for which I beg you to accept my warmest thanks, together with those of M'" Campbell who also takes the- liberty through your hands of presenting her grateful acknowl- edgements to the Society for the favor done her in allowing her to draw for £25 over and above the Salary due to her late Hus- band at the time of his death. " I am the more in haste to dispatch this Answer to your obliging Letter because in my last Dec' 31" my concern for the Widow led me to express an apprehension that in the multipli- city of your more important affairs M" Campbell's Application to the Society had escaped your Notice. I therefore now seize t Mr. Odell was Secretary of this Corporation from 1769 to 1774. _t A new bell also, was hung in the belfry. It is still (1876) rung, and Lears- this inscription: "sT. Mary's church in burlington. 1769." 298 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH the opportunity offered me by Capt" Trent (who sets off in a few- Hours) to beg your pardon for such a groundless apprehension. " I am Reverend Sir, " Your most obed' Serv' "Jon" Odell." A FUETHEE ADDITION TO THE BUEYING-GEOUND. On the 5'" of August, 1769, Doctor Jonathan Smith conveyed ito the "Minister, Wardens, and "Vestrymen of Saint Mary's ■Church " a " Piece of Ground bounded & limited as follows, viz., on the South by a Line, beginning at the North-East Cor- ner of the Burying-ground now belonging to Saint Mary's ^Church & running along the Fence, as it now stands on the j^orth side of the said Burying-ground, to the North- West Cor- ner of the same ; thence by a line running ?N^orthward fifteen foot along the Fence which now bounds the Western side of a Lott belonging to the said Jonathan Smith & adjoining to the North side of the Burying-ground aforesaid ; and thence by a straight line running Eastward to the Place of beginning," " Provided always (and it is the Consideration for which the Premises are granted & conveyed as aforesaid) that * * the said Minister Wardens & "Vestrymen * * shall within the space of five years next ensuing the date of these Presents, erect * * upon the whole length of the Boundary Line last above mentioned, a good and sufficient Brick wall, five foot high & nine inches thick, •* * and that after the completion of the said wall, the said Jonathan Smith his Heirs and assigns shall be forever thereafter exempted from all Demands on account of Partition fences between his said Lott & the Burying-ground aforesaid." The "Indenture" for this, was "Sealed <& delivered in presence of William Smith " and " Thomson Neale ;" and acknowledged, the same ■day, before " Rob' Smith one of the Judges of the Court of Comon Pleas for the County of Burlington." — Original Deed. IN BUELINGTON. 299 SIGNATXJEES OF ATTESTATION. At the foot of each page of the Parish Begister, beginning with the rectorship of Mr. Odell — for ten consecutive pages — there is this : "Jon"* Odell Minister "In the collections of the Sussex, (England) Archaological Society," — writes one who has examined them J — " I have found an explanation of the custom of the clergyman and church war- dens signing their names at the foot of the page in the Parish Eegister. I think your records are rare instances of it being done in this country, as it is not to be found in the Eegisters of Christ Church, Philadelphia." " The writer in this article of the Sussex Collection, p. 23, Vol. xxii, the Eev. E. B. Ellman, M. A., says Church Eegisters ' date from the 30th year of the reign of Henry VIII. It is however much to be feared that notwithstanding Lord Crom- well's strict injunctions for the safe keeping of these valuable records, and the protestation which every incumbent was obliged to make when instituted to a benefice during the reign of Eliza- beth, that ' hee would keep the Eegister book according to the Queen's Majesty's Injunctions' much carelessness in their cus- tody during the reigns of Edward VI, Mary, and Elizabeth, comprehending a period of about 100 years, was found to have taken and some falsification to have been practised ; to prevent the possibility of which for the future, a reinforcement of Lord Cromwell's original injunctions of 1538, which had been lost sight of, became necessary ; and this was affected by mejins of the 70th Canon of our Church, which was ordained the first of James I (1603). By this Canon it was ordered that the Church Book shall be kept in the parish church in a coffer or chest, to be provided at the charge of each parish. These coffers were to be provided with three locks and the same number of keys, and of these keys one was directed to remain with the minister, and the other two with the churchwardens severally. And the Canon then goes on to direct that henceforth, upon every Sab- bath-day, immediately after morning or evening service, the minister and churchwardens should take the book, which was t " William Lvndon, one of the Wardens of this Church, died on the 3d, and was buried on the 6th day of May, 1770; Burlington." Parish Begister. i Mr. Wm. John Potts, of Camden, N. J. 300 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH directed to be of parchment or of very stout paper, out of the coflPer ; and in the presence of such wardens the minister was to write and record in it the names of all parties christened, to- gether with the names and surnames of their parents and also the names of all persons married or buried during the preceding week and the day and year on which any such event occurred. And having done this, they were again to replace the book in the coffer, and. keep it until the next Sunday under the same regulation of locks and keys. Each page when filled was to be signed at the foot with their names. The Canon then further provides for attested copies of such entries being sent once in every year to the Bishop's Registry. These coffers were the origin of our Church chests, some of these chests indeed, were original coffers, having their treble locks and keys in a perfect and efficient state.' " OFFERINGS FOE THE RELIEF OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED CLERGYMEN. In 1770 there was a donation to the "Corporation for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of Deceased Clergymen," from Governor Franklin, of £10; and a contribution from St. Mary's Church of £5, and 8s. THE REV. GEO. WHITFIELD IN BURLINGTON. In 1770, Craft's MS. of "Daily Occurrences" has this item: " 6 mo. 16 dy. The great Calvinistic preacher George "NYhite- field, preacht before the Court House. Great audience. Deal of humour, &c." " MBTHODISTIC EMISSARIES TAKING UNCOMMON PAINS." 3Ir. Odell to the Secretary. Extract, "Burlington June 28, 1771. " Reverend Sir, * * " The state of Religion in general in my Mission continues to be not unpromising notwithstanding some incon- veniences arising from time to time among us from the frequent Visits that are made us by a number of methodistie Emissaries who are taking uncommon pains to get footing in this Country. I have hitherto been in hopes that their diligence may be de- feated by letting the Novelty pass without any open warmth of IN BURLINGTON. 301 opposition, which might inflame the weak but honest minded few, who for a while are apt to admire those Itenerants, but may be expected ere long to change their admiration into indiif- erence. " I am Sir &c "Jon" Odell." A FELLOW OF ST. JOHn's COLLEGE BURIED. " Rev'' M'' Jonathan Downes, Late a Fellow of S' John's College, and Rector of S' Peter's in Barbados, was buried Ocf 14, 1771, at Burlington." Parish Register. [This was a brother of Mrs. Franklin, the wife of the Governor.] MARRIAGE OF THE REV. MR. ODELL. " Married— May 6"' 1772, Rev'' Jonathan Odell & Anne De C'ou were married at Burlington by me — W" Thomson Miss^ at Trenton." Parish Register. PUBLICATION OF THE BANNS OP MARRIAGE. Among the last few leaves of the Parish Register, there are two pages in the handwriting of Mr. Odell, headed, " Register of the Publication of the Banns of Marriage ; " under which, from January 1768, to February 1773, there are entries oi thirty couples "published" — each three successive times. One of these — as a sample of the rest — reads : " 1770, Novem'' 25"" & Decern'' 2'' & 9"'— Thomson Neale & Mary Moon, both of Burlington." MR. ODELL DECLINES THE CONTRIBUTION OF HIS CONGRE- GATION. In the Report of the S. P. G.'s proceedings for 1773, there is this passage : " The Rev. Mr. Odell, who generously declined the intended contribution of his congregation at Burlington, until the debt contracted by rebuilding their Church should be discharged, acquaints the Society that this event hath taken place, and that the Vestry have now agreed to pay him for the future £30 currency, nearly equal to £19 sterling a year. The 302 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH people at Mount Holly hav^ been punctual in their payment of £26 currency, so that the whole Mission annually contributes about £35 sterling. [The Society paid £50 sterling.] He is in hopes of prevailing with his people to raise a sum of money among themselves, which, though but £100, might be put out to interest, and by accumulating would in time amount to such a sum as would support their minister with less assistance from the Society." THE LOTS OF GROUND IX BURLIXGTON. 3Ir. Odell to the Secretary. Extract. "Burlington July 5, 1774. " Reverend Sir, " In answer to my request respecting the Lots of Ground in Burlington purchased by Gov'' Hunter you are pleased to inform me ' that the Society how much soever they might be inclined to indulge me, in this request do not at present think themselves at liberty so to do ; ' and that their doubts upon this head arise from a circumstance intimated in my Letter, the Lots in question being ' appropriated to the use of an Ameri- can Bishop whenever one shall be appointed ; and whence the pcioiits arising from the Lands in the meantime are supposed to be also appropriated to the same use.' Whether this be so or not can be known as you observe only by having recourse to the original Deed of Conveyance. And 'if I can convince the Society, from thence, that the fact is otherwise and that the Society have the power, you kindly tell me in conclusion, that you believe I may depend upon their inclination to oblige me.' " Whatever determination the Society may come to concerning this matter, the assurance of their indination in my favor will be thankfully remembered by me ; for I can truly declare that I value the good opinion & approbation of that Venerable Body much more than I should value a meer addition to my income. " The original Deed of Conveyance is I suppose in England : but there is a Copy of it upon Record here in the Provincial Sec- retary's Office from which it appears that those Lots are con- veyed to Gov'' Hunter his Heirs & Assigns ' to and for the only proper use benefit and behoof of the Society for the propagation IN BURLINGTON. . 30S of the Gospel &c' without any manner of reserve or limitation. We have it is true in this Country a tradition, and only a tradi- tion (which however is I suppose founded in fact) that the pur^- chase was made with a view of providing a place of Eesidence for an American Bishop, whose appointment seems to have been at that time daily expected. There was tlien upon one of the Lots in a pleasant situation a very large and commodious Man- sion House, which if the expected establishment of our Episco- pate had taken place would probably have been appropriated tO' the use of the Bishop. But as it happened, unfortunately for the interest of Religion in this Country, that the Society had not the opportunity of putting the House to that use ; they assigned it for a Dwelling House to M" Weyman, their Missionary at Bur- lington, who lived in it, if I am rightly informed, until by some Accident, it took Fire and was entirely destroy'd. M"' Camp- bell, my immediate predecessor, succeeded M' "Weyman in the Mission, and was allowed to enjoy the Rents of the Ground for near 30 years, to the time of his death. * * " I am Rev" Sir &c " Jok'' Odell." de. odell admitted to mejibeeship ix the medical SOCIETY. " At a general meeting of the New Jersey Medical Society, held at Princetown, November the 8* 1774, the Rev. D' Odell presented himself a candidate for admission into this Society,, who being well-known by many of the Society as a regular practitioner,! and being well recommended, he was, without the usual mode of examination, admitted unanimously a member,, and took his seat accordingly. " Voted, unanimously by this Board, that, as at the two pre- ceding meetings, motions have been made for an application to the Governor of the Province for a Charter of Incorporation,, for the members of this Society, they do now proceed with spirit in their endeavors to obtain it; and for that end, do constitute and appoint Doctors Odell, Cochran and Barnet a committee tO' t According to Crafl's MS. of "Daily Occurrences," Dr. Odell began the prac- tice of Medicine in Burlington, July 25th, 1771. 304 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH confer with the Attorney General, or any other gentleman who may assist them in the aifair, and they are to endeavor to carry the design into execution in the most ample and expeditious way." Transactions of N. J. Medical Society, p. 37. GOV. FEAXKLIN REMOVES TO PERTH AMBOY. "In 1774, Gov. Franklin removed to Perth Amboy. The task undertaken by a governor of one of the provinces of Great Britain was one of great difficulty. His difficulties were greatly increased by the persistent attempt of the king, and his minis- ters and parliament, to tax the people of the colonies, without the consent of their representatives, which they were resolute in resisting. He seems to have been an amiable man, and to have performed his duty, with so much forbearance and good temper as to have become quite as popular as any governor could be. He was earnest in his endeavors to promote the welfare of the province. He purchased and improved a farm, imported from England agricultural implements, and collected one of the best libraries in the province. He was a handsome and very agree- able man, abounding in facetious anecdote, and thus resembling his father. That father continued on good terms with him until the war was in active progress. His last visit to him was after he removed to Perth Amboy in 1774. They then discussed the controversy between the mother country and her colonies. They were far from agreeing. No man in America was more fully resolved upon resistance, at whatever cost, than the elder Frank- lin. The son, who disapproved the earlier measures of the British ministry, was still mindful of his oath as a royal gover- nor ; and remained a thorough government man, deeming the opposition of the colonists more mad than the measures of the ministry." Elmer's Biographical Sketches, p. 52. FUXD FOR MAINTAINING AN ORTHODOX MINISTER OP THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. " We the Subscribers do promise to pay, on Demand, into the hands of the Church Wardens of S* Marys Church in Burling- ton, or Either of them, the Several Sums affixed to Our Xames, in Order to establish a Fund for maintaining an Orthodox Min- IN BURLINGTON. 305 ister of the Church of England in the Service of St. Mary's •Church in Burlington aforesaid ; the Interest of which Fund is -at all times hereafter to be at the Sole Disposal of the Wardens and Vestry of the said Church, for the use aforesaid. "Witness Our hands the thirteenth day of March, 1775. "Dan Ellis, £15:0:0 ; John Tonkin, 10:0:0; Jn" Lawrence, 15:0:0; Jacob Perkins, 6:0:0; Jam How, 15:0:0; Abraham Heulings, 15:0:0; John Neale, 3:0:0; Arent Schuyler, 10:0:0; William Gamble, 6:0:0; John Fort, 4:0:0; Thomas P. Hew- lings, 10:0:0 ; William Heulings, 10:0:0 ; Daniel Hancock, '6:0:0; Thomas Neale, 5:0:0; Mary Tonkin, 10:0:0; Edward Kemble, 10:0:0 ; William Newbold, 15:0:0 ; E. Strettel Jones, 15:0:0 ; Jos : Bloomfield, (provided the Wardens & Vestry are •elected by the Parishoners,) 15:0:0; William Smith, 5:0:0; Wm. Coxe, jun., 10:0:0; Jacob Perkins, 3:0:0-; Isaac Perkins, 3:0:0; William Perkins, 3:0:0; Eob' Lucas, 3:0:0; George Painter, 6:0:0; Thomas Hancock, 3:0:0." — Parish Archives. DR. ODELL PRACTICES MEDICINE TO MAIJvTAIN HIS FAMILY. Dr. Odell to the Secretary. Extract. " Burlington April 17, 1775. " Reverend Sir, * * "In the conclusion of your Letter (for the polite and friendly manner of which I sincerely offer you my thanks) you intimate that ' the opinion entertained by some Members of the Society in respect to the value of my Mission ' had been an obstacle to the obtaining of my request concerning the Lots in Burlington. In answer to which I must beg leave to observe that notwithstanding the value of my Mission I should actually find it difficult, if possible, to maintain my Family which is a growing one,t did I not call into my aid the practice of Physick, for which Profession I was originally educated. And even with the addition which that has made to my Income (though I can t The Parish Begiiter has these entries : "Baptized, April 21st 1773 at Bur- lington, Mary, first-born of Jonathan Odell and Anne his Wife, born the 19th ■of March preceding." " Baptized— Novr 13—1774 William Franklin, 2d Child of Jonathan & Anne Odell— born Octr 19." U 306 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH truly declare that I have all along made it a point to avoid every unnecessary Expencc) I am now but just out of Debt. It is pain- ful to a mind susceptible of any ingenuous feelings to be drawn as it were to make a boast of such things as ought rather to be left for the generous discovery or the candid acknowledgement of others. * * " Rev" Sir &c " Jon" Odell." de. odell, chaieman of committee to present a CHARTER. " At a general meeting of the New Jersey Medical Society, held at New Brunswick, May 9th 1775, it appearing on the last minutes, that Doctors Cochran, Odell and Barnet were appointed to present a petition to the Governor and Council for a Charter of Incorporation for this Society, Doctors Cochran and Barnet being present, were called upon and do report, that they did (pursuant to their appointment) present a petition, with a coj^y of a Charter, and some objections were made to the Charter, which they mentioned. And thereupon it was agreed by the Society that the Charter should be carefully inspected and amended, and again presented at Burlington, the next Conven- tion of the Governor and Council, by the following gentlemen, viz.. Doctors Odell, Cochran, Burnet, Smith, Wiggins and Bain- bridge, or any three of them." Transactions of N. J. Medical Society, p. 38. STATE OP THE CHURCH IN NEW JERSEY. In the year 1775, we find the following : "The state of the Church in New Jersey is of late become a very respectable one, through the charitable interposition of the Society. The Mis- sionaries are all unblameable in their conduct, and some of them eminently useful. Instead of the small buildings, out of repair, in which the congregations used to assemble twenty years ago, they have now several that make a handsome appearance, both for size and decent ornament, particularly at Burlington, Shrews- bury, New Brunswick and Newark; and all the rest are in IN BURLINGTON. 307 good repair ; and the congregations in general appear to be as much improved as the churches they assemble in. " The Society are indebted for this agreeable intelligence to their very excellent missionary Dr. Chandler, of Elizabethtown." OUTBREAK OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. The causes which resulted in sundering the colonies from the Mother country, were complex and, some of them, secret. The " religious element " entered more largely into them than many suppose. The unpublished MSS., on both sides, sho^v that they extended through a long period of time. More than seventy years before armed hostilities commenced, John Talbot, in a letter to his friend, uttered a prophetic warning. See his re- markable words, on p. 33, under date 10th April, 1703. To supply a link in these papers, we quote the familiar facts from White's Universal History : " The contest began at Lexington in the spring of 1775, by a skirmish, between the British troops and the armed provincials, for the possession of certain magazines. At the same time the deputies assembled at Philadelphia, assuming the title of ' Con- gress of the United Colonies of North America,' resolved upon raising an army for the defence of the country, and issued a paper currency for its payment. The first battle was fought at Bunker's Hill, near Boston, on the 17th June ; and though neither side could boast of any decisive success, the royal troops suffered severely, and the real advantage remained with their antagonists. George Washington, who had acquired consider- able military reputation in the late colonial war with France, now received from congress the command in chief of the insur- gent forces." "ministers of the church bound to PROMOTE PEACE." Dr. Odell to the Secretary. Extract. "Burlington July 7, 1775. " Eeverend Sir, " The Society will doubtless, expect from their Missionaries, at this important & melancholly crisis every effort of prudent zeal in the discharge of their duty, as Ministers of the Church, 308 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH always bound to promote as far as in them lies, a spirit of peace and good order among the Members of their Communion. At the same time the Society cannot be unacquainted with the diffi- culties under which we now labor in this Country. But I think it unnecessary for me to trouble the Society upon this distressful topic ; because they will receive every needful information from better hands ; and in particular from an Address of the Philadel- phia Clergy to the Bishop of London, to which Address I beg leave to refer you, for a just & true representation of the present state of the Church and of the situation of the Clergy in general in these Colonies. We think it of the utmost importance to the general good of the British Empire, that these matters should be thus truly stated and we most ardently pray that in these per- plexing & alarming troubles, we may by prudence & integrity of conduct contribute our mite towards obtaining a recovery and securing the future permanency of that harmony & peace upon just and practicable grounds, which is essential to the happiness & glory of the whole Empire. * * " I am Rev Sir, &c " Jo-n" Odell." two lettees of de. odell seized. "In Oct. 1775, a man named Christopher Carter, was arrested on his departure for England and his papers seized by the local committee of Inspection and Observation. Among them were two letters from Dr. Odell ; one anonymous, addressed to the Rev. Dr. Thomas B. Chandler, London, the other signed 'Jon. Odell,' directed to 'Mrs. Bullock, Brixton Causeway, Surry, near "Westminster.' The Committee having taken the Doctor's parole not to leave the city, referred the matter to the Council of Safety, before -whom he appeared Oct. 8th. The Council resolved to send the letters to the Committee of Safety of New Jersey, and on their prisoner giving his word of honor to appear when required, he was discharged. "In the New Jersey Provincial Congress, Oct. L2th, 1775, among other proceedings, ' A letter from the Chairman of the Committee of Safety of Penn., enclosing two letters said to have been written by the Rev. Mr. J. Odell, of Burlington, to cer- IN BURLINGTON. 309 tain persons in Great Britain,' and referring the consideration of the said letters to this Congress, was laid before ^the Congress, and the several letters were read, and ordered a second reading.' "A memorial from Eev. Mr. Odell prays that this Congress will be pleased to appoint an hour for his being heard this day, was read, and ordered a second reading. "Ordered: That Mr. Odell hath leave to return to his house at present, upon his parole of honor to attend this Congress on Tuesday next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. "Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1775. " 3 P. M. Pursuant to the order of the day, the Congress resumed the letter of the Committee of Safety of Penn., the letters said to be written by the Rev. Mr. Odell and Mr. Odell's memorial ; and Mr. Odell attending was called in and heard, and then ordered to withdraw. Whereupon, after deliberating thereon, the previous question being put, that the determination of Mr. Odell's case be postponed till to-morrow morning ; re- solved accordingly. "Wednesday, Oct. 18. The Congress resumed the considera- tion of Mr. Odell's case ; and having deliberated thereon, are of opinion that it appears, from the general purpose of Mr. Odell's letter that he disapproves of, and is in principle opposed to, the I measures of defence adopted by the Continent, to prevent the; oppressive designs of the British ministry ; but, as this Congress would by no means violate the right of private sentiment, and as Mr. Odell's letter does not clearly appear to have been in- tended to influence public measures, and as some degree of ambiguity is contained in several parts thereof, this Congress do therefore decline passing any public censure against him." — American Archives, Series Fourth, Vol. Ill, pp. 1224, 1227. THE EAENEST "WISHES OP DE. ODELL. In the report of the S. P. G. from Feb. 1775 to Feb. 1776, we find the following : " The Rev. Mr. Odell in his letters expressed his most earnest wishes that in the present alarming troubles, the prudence and integrity of the missionaries may contribute towards a recovery of harmony and peace, or at least 310 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH secure them from the violence of the times ; but the Society have reason to believe that Mr. Odell has met with a disappoint- ment of his wishes in his own person." SONG rOE A FISHING PAETY NEAR BURLINGTON, ON THE DELAWARE, IN 1776. [To the 3d verse Dr. Odellf has appended this note: "Protestant was a term adopted by a circle of Loyalists."] How sweet is the season, the sky how serene ; On Delaware's banks how delightful the scene ; The Prince of the rivers, his waves all asleep, In silence majestic glides on to the Deep. Away from the noise of the fife and the drum, And all the rude din of Bellona we come ; And a plentiful store of good humour we bring To season our feast in the shade of Cold Spring. A truce then to all whig and tory debate ; True lovers of Freedom, contention we hate ; For the Demon of discord in vain tries his art To inflame or possess a true Protestant heart. True Protestant friends to fair Liberty's cause. To decorum, good order, religion and laws. From avarice, jealousy, perfidy, free ; We wish all the world were as happy as we. We have wants, we confess, but are free from the care Of those that abound, yet have nothing to spare; Serene as the sky, as the river serene. We are happy to want envy, malice and spleen. While thousands around us, misled by a few, The Phantom of pride and ambition pursue. With pity their fatal delusion we see ; And wish all the world were as happy as we ! ODE FOR THE KING S BIRTH-DAY. [Written by Dr. Odell on occasion of the King's birth day, June 4th, 1776, and sung by a number of British officers, (cap- tured at St. John's and Chambly by Gen. Montgomery) who were prisoners at that time at Burlington ; and who, to avoid offence, had an entertainment in honor of the day prepared on t " Dr. Odell and Mr. Stansbury were the two most important loyal versi- fiers of their time." " As a political satirist," says Winthrop Sargent, in his collections of "The Loyalist Poetry of the Revolution," p. 202, "Dr. Odell is entitled to rank high. In fertility of conception, and vigor and ease of expres- sion, rnany passages in his poems will compare favorably with those of Cliurchill and Canning." IN BURLINGTON. 311 an island in the Delaware, where they dined under a tree. They had their band of music on the island, and "that," says Craft, "had liked to have made a Rumpus." Was "Hail Columbia," suggested by these lines?] O'ejf Britannia's happy Land, Euled by George's mild command, On this bright auspicious day Loyal hearts their tribute pay. Ever sacred be to mirth, The day that ga)ve our Monarch birth ! There, the thundering Cannon's roar Echoes round from shore to shore ; Boyal Banners wave on high ; Drums and trumpets rend the sky. Tliere our Comrades, clad in Arms, Long enured to War's alarms; Marshall'd all in bright array, Welcome this returning day. There the temples chime their bells ; And the pealing anthem swells ; And the gay and grateful throng Join the loud triumphant song ! Not to Britain's Isle confin'd — Many a distant region joined Under George's happy sway, Joys to hail this welcome day. O'er this Land among the rest, Till of late supremely blest, Oeorge, to sons of Britain dear. Swelled the song from year to year. Here we now lament to find. Sons of Britain, fierce and blind, Drawn from loyal love astray, Hail no more this welcome day. When by foreign Foes dismay' d. Thankless Sons, ye call'd for aid ; Then, we gladly fought and bled, And your Foes in triumph led. Novr, by Fortune's blind command, Captives in your hostile Land ; To this lonely spot we stray. Here unseen to hail this day. Though by Fortune thus betray' d, For awhile we seek the shade, Still our loyal hearts are free, Still devoted, George, to thee. Britain, Empress of the Main, Fortune envies thee in vain ; Safe, while Ocean round thee flows, Though the world were all thy Foes. 312 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH Long as Sun and Moon endure, Britain's Throne shall stand secure, And Great George's royal line, There in splendid honor shine. Ever sacred b§ to mirth, The day that gave our Monarch birth f DECLAEATION OF IXDEPBNDBNCB. " The congress," says White's Universal History, " now re- solved on the decisive step of a declaration of independence,, which was issued on the 4th of July, 1776; and they at the same time established a federative union among the belligerent colo- nies, assuming the title of ' The United States of America.' But the slender forces of the new republic were for some time hardly able anywhere to face the numerous and well-appointed armies of Britain. They lost New York and New Jersey, and congress was compelled to take refuge in Maryland." DE. ODELIj paroled. " July 20, 1776. Ordered, That Peter Tallman, Esq., Chair- man of the County Committee of Burlington, be directed to take the parole of the Rev. Jonathan Odell, a person suspected of being inimical to American liberty ; that he confine himself on the East side of Delaware river, within a circle of eight miles from the Court House in the city of Burlington." " Thursday, August 1, 1776. A letter from the Rev. Mr. Odell, praying, for certain reasons, that he may be excused from signing the parole heretofore ordered, and offering a new parole binding himself not to hold any political correspondence with the enemy, or to furnish them with provisions or intelligence, read. Whereupon the Convention having taken the same into consideration. Ordered, that Mr. Odell sign the original parole sent to the Committee of Burlington." — Force's American Ar- chives, Ath Series, Vol. VI, pp. 1651, 1656. GOV. FRANKLIN CONFINED AS A PRISONER OF WAR. " All the hopes, no doubt for several years fondly indulged in by Governor Eranklin, of the final success of the royal cause, were doomed to disappointment. He was arrested by order of the Provincial Congress in 1776, and confined as a prisoner of IN BURLINGTON. 313 war. He was not exchanged until he had suffered an impris- onment of two years and five months. In the mean time his library was burned by an accidental fire ; and his wife, who is represented as an elegant woman, amiable and intelligent, died in New York. He took up his residence in that city, remain- ing there several years, aiding the royal arms, as President of the Board of Associated Royalists, and by all other means in his power. In 1782, he returned to England, after a sojourn in America of twenty years. " In consideration of the losses he had sustained by the con- fiscation of his property and otherwise, the British government granted to him eighteen hundred pounds, nearly nine thousand dollars, and allowed him a pension of nearly four thousand dol- lars a year, thus placing him, in a pecuniary point of view, in a better situation than if he had remained Governor of New Jersey. He afterwards married again, an Irish lady, and died in 1813, at the age of about eighty-three. " The author of a work published in 1802, says : ' Governor Franklin, in point of person, is above the ^common size, with the eye and figure of a veteran. Although subject to the gout, he appears to be strong and athletic, and was accounted one of the handsomest men in America. lie is now about sixty-five years of age, and resembles his father in a variety of particulars. Like him he is cheerful, facetious, admirably calculated for tell- ing a pleasing story, and no enemy to social converse, hilarity, and the pleasures of the table, when indulged in moderation. Like him, too, he makes his ablutions every morning, and is equally partial to an air and a water bath.' " — Elmer's Biograph- ical Sketches. THE EXHIBIT OF PAROCHIAL WORK BY DE. ODELL. From the day when Dr. Odell became the rector of St. Mary's Church, to Dec. 21st, 1776, — a period of nine years and five months — the Parish Register has twenty-six closely written folio pages, of most neatly, and accurately, kept records ; the totals of which are. Baptisms 249, Marriages 122, Burials 131, — a very large exhibit. 314 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH DS,. ©DELL WILL NOT SACEIFICE ANY PEINCIPLES, AND BECOMES A EEPUGEE. Dr. Odell to the Secretary. Extract. "New York Jany 7, 1777. ■" My Dear Sir : " You may possibly have heard that I attempted to send a Letter to you above a twelve month since, and that my Letter being intercepted embarassed me not a little with Committees and Conventions, who were willing to find offence where none was intended. I told them and have had several occasions of telling them since, a very honest truth, that I did not mean to dissemble my sentiments concerning the measures of Congress, but that I had made it a Eule to myself from the beginning of our troubles, not to interfere directly or indirectly in Public Affairs, and tho' I neither could nor would make any sacrifice of my principles or duty, either as a Loyal Subject or a Minis- ter of the Church of England,t yet my political conduct should be inoffensive, if they would allow a passive conduct to be so, and in short that I presumed it reasonable in me to expect I should be indulged in the unmolested enjoyment of my private sentiments so long as I did not attempt to influence the senti- ments or conduct of other men, and that private sentiments ought not to be made matter of public notice, much less of public cen- sure. I concluded such a tenor of conduct in our situation was not only necessary but at the same time becoming the characters of Clergymen and especially of Missionaries and therefore would be approved of by the Society. But this specific system did not screen me in particular from much jealousy and misrepresentation. t When a Deacon is ordered in the Churnh of England, " before the Gospel, the Bishop, sitting in his chair, causes the Oath of the King's Supremacy, and against the power and authority of all foreign Potentates, to be ministered unto him as follows : ' I, do swear, that I do from my heart ablior, detest, and abjure, as impious and heretical, that damnable Doctrine and Position, That Princes excommunicated or deprived by the Pope, or any Authority of the See of Kome, may be deposed or murdered by their Subjects, or any other whatsoever. And I do declare, that no foreign Prince, Person, Prelate, State, or Potentate, hath, or OHght to have, any Jurisdiction, Power, Superiority, Pre- eminence, or Antliority, Ecclesiastical or Spiritual, within this Realm. So help IME GobJ' " — Ordinal oj the Church of England. IN BURLINGTON. 315 " A Parole was demanded of me, limiting me to within 8 miles of Burlington & binding me to forbear all political correspondence on the subject of the public dispute, not to furnish any provis- ions nor to give any intelligence to the Kings Troops. After giving this Parole I remain'd unmolested at home till about the middle of last Month, when a Body of Hessians under the com- mand of Count Donop came to Burlington intending to take Post with us for the Winter. Some of my Neighbours thought it advisable to meet the Commandant on his approach to the Town and to request him to spare the Inhabitants from Insult and their property from pillage, they requested me to go with them & assist in this charitable Address as an Interpreter. I did so and had the pleasure to find that I had a pretty good prospect of being of real service to my peaceable Neighbours. But five Gon- dolas lying in the River began to cannonade the Town in order to prevent the Troops taking Quarter with us. Many Houses were damaged but nobody hurt. The Hessian Commandant however having with him no heavy Cannon thought proper to retire that Night to Bordentown intending to return with Artil- lery sufficient to make good his quarters. In the mean time tho' I believe every candid man will wonder why we should be pun- ished for having been left defenceless and for having solicited safety from the Kings Troops in our defenceless condition, even supposing us to have assented to those measures which had brought the Troops into the country & even to our Doors ; yet true it is, that as soon as it was known on board of the Gondolas that the Troops had left us, the Town was cruelly insulted and from day to day kept in Alarm by those River Tyrants. Mr Lawrence, young M' Hawlings & myself were in particular pur- sued by two captains & a number of armed men. We made our escapes & were under the necessity of taking refuge among the King's Troops, and as the design of taking Post at Burlington was soon after given up, I have been obliged to leave ray wife & 3 children (the youngest not five weeks old) and to ramble as a Refugee God knows when to return. " In this situation I take the liberty to request that you M'ill communicate the contents of this Letter to the Society ; perhaps I ought rather to have written to the Secretary, but my little 316 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH narrative seemed to require a stile of more minute freedom than one can well use, unless to an intimate acquaintance and I hope the Society will admit of this apology. I suppose it can hardly be necessary to tell you what I presume you will take for granted that I among most of my Brethren thought it my duty to shut up my Church and discontinue my attendance on the Public Worship from the fatal day of the Declaration of Independency. " Public news I need not give you as you will receive better intelligence from others. I shall only mention that if the Kings Troops on their arrival at Trenton had crossed the River Dela- ware (which notwithstanding the want of Boats was most un- doubtedly practicable) they would certainly have taken posses- sion of Philadelphia without any opposition. You will oblige me by informing the Society that I lost almost all the Fence round the Point Lot last Winter by the Soldiers quartered in the Barracks at Burlington, who made Fuel of the Rails and it has cost me £36 to renew the Fence, which after all will prob- ably be again destroy'd this Winter. Two years Rent of the Glebe Land near Prince Town amounting to £60 I expect to lose and indeed there is no prospect of my getting any Rent from that quarter nor any Salary from my Parishioners in future, until this unnatural War is happily terminated, and when that will be God only knows, though I hope it may be nearer than many are apt to imagine. " I am &c " Jon'' Odell." Dr. Odell to the Secretary. Extract. " New York Jan 25. 1777 " Reverend Sir : " The Society has doubtless of late received from the Clergy of this City and some Missionaries who have taken refuge here a general account of the State of the Church in this unhappy and distracted Country. For my own part this is the first IN BUELINGTON. 317 opportunity I have had for a long time of writing to England, except a few days ago immediately after my arrival here, when I wrote in great haste to Dr. Chandler by the Bristol Man of War just then on the point of Sailing. " The people of my Mission in these times of public distrac- tion have in general discovered a spirit of moderation and have been almost unanimous in their aversion to independency ; but the progress of that party in the Country who seem long since to have been determined on that fatal measure has been con- ducted in such a manner as to preclude any effectual opposition. In fact the Independency assumed by the Congress long before they declared it, made it both difficult and dangerous to attempt any other opposition than a silent testimony of disapprobation. " In such a situation, having no opportunities of consulting with each other, the Clergy have been obliged to conduct them- selves with delicacy and caution. About 16 Months ago we had a meeting of our Corporation for the Relief of the Widows & Children of the Clergy- when we shall be able again to meet is a question that gives us much anxiety — on that occasion we wrote a joint Letter to the Society which I hope has been received and with candid indulgence approved by the Society, who will have discovered that our unavoidable embarrassments were encreased by the indiscreet conduct (to say no more) of the Philadelphia Clergy. Since the declaration of Independency the alternative has been either to make such alterations in the Liturgy as both honor and conscience must be alarmed at, or else to shut up our Churches, and discontinue our attendance on the public Worship. It was impossible for me to hesitate a moment in such a case and I find that many of the Clergy in Pennsyl- vania and every one in New Jersey (Mr. Blackwell only ■excepted) have thought it their indispensible duty in this per- plexing situation to suspend our public Ministrations rather than make any alteration in the established Liturgy. At the same time we were persuaded that in every other respect to pursue a. conduct inoffensive if possible even in the eye of our Enemies, was what the Society both wished and expected from us & what we owed to our own characters as Ministers of the Gospel ) 318 HISTOEY OF THE CHUECH happy if in this most trying time our conduct meets with the Society's approbation. " I am Reverend Sir &c "Jos'* Odell." THE FRIENDLINESS OP THE VESTRY TOWARDS DR. ODELL. Dr. Odell to the Secretary. Extract. "New York, Aug' 18. 1777. " Reverend Sir : * * Since my being driven from home I have been occasionally employed as a Deputy Chaplain in the Army which has afforded me some relief; but still my losses are very consid- erable and without the aids I have received, from England my Family must have suffered greatly. If I remember well the deduction which has been made from my Salary amounts to £15, which added to my Salary for the Six Months from Christ- mas to the 25"" of June last makes £40 Sterling for which Sum I have this day drawn Bills on the Treasurer of the Society pay- able to the order of Mess™ Edw & W™ Laight in which I hope I shall have the approbation of the Society. " My present situation makes it impossible for me to send any Parochial Notices. I have been informed that the Vestry of Burlington met on Easter Monday last and Voted that my Salary of £30 currency should be continued notwithstanding my absence. It is very uncertain whether they may be able to carry this Vote into effect but it gives a pleasing proof of their friendly disposition in these times of Trial to " Rev" Sir &c "Jon" Odell." cessation of public worship. In 1779, it is stated "that there has been a total cessation of public worship in the provinces of New Jersey and Pennsyl- vania, and almost every Missionary driven out." After this date we lose our venerable guide, the S. P. G., as the Churches lost the " nursing care and protection " which she had so long and generously supplied. IN BUELTNGTON. 31^ JAMES LAWEENCE BORN AND BAPTIZED. The Parish Register has the following: — "1781, Baptized by the Eev'^' M' Frazer, Nov' 14, James, of John and Martha Ijawrenee." This child, born in Burlington the same year, was Capt. JamesJ Lawrence, who distinguished himself in the American Navy, and made immortal the words, "Don't give up the ship." His remains, buried first at Halifax, were afterwards brought to the city of New York, and deposited in Trinity Church yard, where a handsome monument was erected to his memory. GEN. WASHIKGTOJSr, AND BARON STEUBEN. That brief cbronicler^James Craft — before quoted, in his curious MS. of " Daily Occurrences," still existing with some of his descendants, in Burlington, makes these notes : " 1782, 3 mo. 23 dy. Gen. George Washington in our city." " 1782, 3 mo. 30 dy. Baron Steuben in our Town." DR. ODELL MAKES AN ADDRESS. Early in the Spring of 1782, standards were presented to the King's American Dragoons with imposing ceremonies, when the Rev. Dr. Odell made an address, in the presence of a large number of distinguished officers of the British Army and Navy, including the Prince William Henry, (afterwards William IV,) who was, at that time, in New York, as a midshipman in the fleet of Admiral Digby. ENGLAND RECOGNIZES AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. "The recognition by England of American Independence was first made in the provisional articles of peace signed at Paris, November 30th, 1782. The definitive treaty to that effect was signed at Paris, Sep. 3d, 1783." — Anderson's Colonial Church, p. 399. DR. ODELL GOES TO ENGLAND. Sir Guy Carleton succeeding Sir Henry Clinton as com- mander-in-chief of the British forces in 1782, arrived in New 320 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH York, in May. On November 5th, 1783, he evacuated the city ; after the signing of the treaty of peace. Dr. Odell accom- panied this gentleman to England. DR. ODELL REGARDS HIMSELF AS STILL THE RECTOR. Rev. Dr. Odell to his Wife. "London, 5 of July, 1784. " My Dear Nancy " Your last letter of May 2d, gives me an account of conduct in the Vestry, which I confess surprises me. However I do not mean to upbraid them, if they are not of themselves con- scious of their ingratitude towards me, it were in vain to attempt convincing them, either by argument or expostulations. All I shall say is, let them look to their Church which thej' must confess I have a right to tell them is a monument of the indefagitable and disinterested Zeal of a Man whose Family had every reason to expect all the kind Returns and friendly attentions in their power especially at a time like that which has torn me so long from them. Give my love to Mr. Law- rence and Mr. Ellis, and tell the latter that I entrust you, as my lawful attorney, to make a formal demand of him for payment into your hands of all rents and issues arising from the Church Estate, whether in Burlington or at Stony Brook, from the time of my being forcibly driven away by an armed Body. As no part of that Estate can belong to or be disposable by any Person but the Minister of St. Mary's Church for the time being, to whose use that estate was given, not by the Inhabitants of Bur- lington, nor by their Ancestors, but by Strangers chiefly and one lot at least of it by aids contributed by my Friends and collected by myself, and they certainly know that I am in fact the Minister of that Church until I shall either voluntarily resign or be legally dispossessed of my right which is a real and Substantial Freehold, not in the smallest degree affected by the revolution. And you will further please to inform Mr, Ellis that the Vestry may expect, on my Part, that I shall not tamely relinquish my Claim to rigid Justice, but avail myself of every IN BURLINGTON. 321 lawful and Practicable means to compel them to do that which they ought to Blush not to have done of their own accord.f " I hope shortly to write to you more at leisure. At present I can only add that I have at last good reason to think my DR. ODELL IN PROSPERITY AT LAST. When the Province of Nova Scotia was divided, Dr. Odell was called to a seat in his Majesty's Council in the Province of New Brunswick, and became the Seci'etary, Registrar, and Clerk of the Council, Avith a salary of a thousand pounds sterling. t Margaret Morris, a Quakeress, who purchased Gov. Franklin's house on the bank, when the Governor removed to Pei'th Amboy; and who occupied it during the stormy days of the Eevohition, kept a journal from which we make the following extracts : " Dec 14th 1776. ■ Several of our friends called to see us ; amongst the number was one (Dr. Odell) esteemed by the whole family, and very intimate in it; but the spirit of the devil still continued to rove through the town in the shape of tory-lmnters. A message was delivered to our intimate friend, informing him a party of armed men were on the search for him his horse was brought, and he retired to a place of safet\'. ■■'• * From the 13th to the 16th, * " parties of armed men "~" rudely entered the town, and diligent search was made for tories : * " a loud knocking at my door brought me to it — I ^vas a little fluttered, and kept locking and unlocking that I might get my ruffled face a little composed — at last I opened it, and half a dozen men all armed, demanded the key of the empty house. I asked what they wanted there ; they said to search for a tory. The name of a tory, so near my own door, seriously alarmed me, for a poor refugee * '* was at that very time concealed like a thief in an auger hole — I rung the bell violently, the signal agreed on if they came to search, and when I thought he had crept into the hole, I put on a very simple look, and ci'ied out, ' Bless me, I hope you are not HTessians.' * '■•' — but I'll go with you into Col. Cox's house. * * So I marched at the head of them, opened the door, and searched every place, but we could not find the tory, — strange where he could be. We i-eturned — they, greatly disappointed — I, pleased to think my house was not suspected. "•■" * They left us, and searched J. V's [.James ^'eree] and the two next houses, but no tory could they find. '-^ " In the evening I went to town with my refugee, and placed him in other lodgings. * * Dec. 18th. * * Our refugee gone off to-day out of the reach of gondolas and tory hunters. /* Deo. 22d. * This afternoon we hear of our refugee again, and thatA ^1 lie has a got a protection, as it is called. The rage of tory-hunting a little-' Lsubsided. * * " Jan. 12th 1777. * ■'' We have .some hopes that our refugee will be presented with a pair of lawn sleeves, when dignities become cheap, and suppose he will then think himself too huj to creep into his old auger hole — but I shall remind him of the rplace, if I live to see him created first B p of B n." The "auger hole,", to which the Quakeress thus playfully alludes, w-as, no doubt, " the Secret Chamber," under tlie roof of the South East wing of l^er residence, entered from a room adjoining by opening a linen closet, drawing out the shelves, prying up the moveable back, and admitting a per- son, by stooping, to a dark, but quite roomy apartment, which had no window, or aperture for light, and could only be entered, in this mysterious way. Before the Gov. Franklin house was demolished in 1873, I went into this •secret chamber, with extraordinary interest. G. m. h. X 322 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH There, after a long separation from tliem he was rejoined by his family.f The duties of these offices he faithfully discharged for fin 1810, Dr. Odell addressed the following lines to his wife : OS OUR THIBTY-NINTH WEDDING DAY. 6 May, 1810. Twice nineteen years, dear Nancy, on thi.s day Complete their circle, since the smiling May Beheld us at the altar kneel and join In holy rites and vows, which made thee mine. Then, like the reddening East without a cloud, Bright was my dawn of joy. To Heaven I bowed In thankful exultation, well assured That all my heart could covet was secured. But ah, how soon this dawn of Joy so bright Was followed by a dark and stormy night. The howling tempest in a fatal hour, Di'ove me, an exile, from our nuptial bower. To seek for refuge in the tented field, Till democratic Tyranny should yield. Thus torn asunder, we, from year to year, Endured the alternate strife of Hope and Fear* Till, from Suspense deliver'd by Defeat, I hither came and found a safe retreat. Here joined by thee and thy young youthful train, I was o'erpaid for years of toil and pain ; We had renounced our native hostile shore ; And met, I trust, till death to part no more / But fast approaching now the verge of life With what emotions do I see a Wife And Children smiliog with affection dear, And think — how sure the parting and how near [ The solemn thought I wish not to restrain ; Tho' painful, tis a salutai-y pain. Then let this verse in your remembrance live, That, when from life released, I still may give A token of my love' ; may whisper still Some fault to shun, some duty to fulfill ; May prompt your Sympatliy, some pain to share ; Or warn you of some pleasures to beware ; Remind you that the Arrow's silent flight. Unseen alike at noon, or dead of night. Should cause no perturbation or dismay But teach you to enjoy the passing day With dutiful tranquillity of mind Active and vigilant but still resigned. For our Redeemer liveth and we know, How or whenever parted here below, His faithful servants in the Realm above. Shall meet again as heirs of His eternal love. IN BURLINGTON. 323 upwards of thirty years.f He is called in the annals of that Province, "The Honorable and Rev. Jonathan Odell." — Sabine's American Loyalists, p. 485. THE PARISH A LOIS^G TIME WITHOUT A MINISTEE. SAMUEL ROE INVITED TO BE EEADEK. In the Records of St. Mary's Church is the following : — "At a meeting of the Congregation of St. Mary's Church at Burling- ton, on Monday, the 18th of October, 1784, Mr. Samuel Roe having obtained a license from the clergy and laity lately met in Convention at the city of New York, to be a Reader in anv Church that should give him a call for the purpose ; and whereas the Church at Burlington hath been for a long time without a minister to officiate therein, it was the unanimous voice of the congregation to invite the said Samuel Roe to be the Reader of this Church, which was accordingly done." t SAMUEL ROE, ORDAINED. "Samuel Roe was ordained Deacon, Sept. 16th, and Priest the 18th, 1785, in the City of New Haven, in the State of Con- necticut, by the Right Rev'd Dr. Samuel Seabury." — Parish Register. Two others were ordained with him, one of whom was Samuel Spraggs. This was the third occasion of ordination by Bishop Seabury, after he received the Episcopate from what has been so fittingly called, "the Catholic remainder of the Church of Scotland." § And "wheresoever" the "Apostles doctrine and fellowship" is t At an advanced age he relinquished his appointments and retired from public Jife. He died at Frederickton, N. B., Nov. 25th, 1818, aged 81 years. His -widow, Anne, died at Frederickton, in 1825, aged 85 years. J "Samuel Eoewas Licensed to officiate as a reader in the Episcopal church, by the Eev'd Clergy of New York, October 7th, 1784, and was received liy -the Warden-s, Vestry and congregation of the Churdli of St. Mary's, in the City of Burlington, Oct. 18th, to be their Reader." — Parish Register. § The Eev. Samuel Seabury, D. D., of Connecticut, was consecrated a Bishop, in Aberdeen, Scotland, Nov. 14th, 1784, by Eobert Kilgour, Bishop of Aberdeen ; Arthur Petrie, Bishop of Moray and Eoss ; and John Skinner, Coadjutor Bishop of Aberdeen. He returned to America early in 1785. 324 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH carried, by the American Church, till the remotest times, " this, that " the Scottish Church " hath done, shall be spoken of for a memorial of her." SUISSCRIPTIOXS TO EETAIX THE SERVICES OF THE REV. SAMUEL. ROE. "\Yhereas the Rev'd Samuel Roe Minister of St. Mary's Church in Burlington hath received a Call from some Churches in the Delaware State with a Salary of three hundred and fifty pounds f! Annum besides perquisits. And whereas the said Samuel Roe has Signified that unless his Salary here is Aug- mented to two hundred pounds Exclusive of what he receives at Bristol, he shall not be Doing Justice to his Family, if he refuses to take up with the said offer. We the Subscribers in order to make up the said Sum Do freely and Chearffully Give the Sums affixed to our respective ISTames Over and Above the rents of our pews, and Do promise to pay the same unto Daniel Ellis — In Quarterly payments, that is to say on the iirst of May, the first of August, the first of November and the first February 1787 for the purpose aforesaid. And we Do further agree that should there be more subscribed than will pay the same the sur- plus shall be appropriated to the raising of a Fund for the main- taining a minister in the said Church. Witness our hands the thirtieth Day of January 1786 : Daniel Ellis £ G 00 .Joshua M. AVallace 10 00 Bowes Keea 6 00 K. Strettell Jones 10 Jno. A. DeXiirnumdie, T;' order 5 00 Geo. Mitchell 3 OO Fred Kisselman 10 00 () .Jos. Bloomlield 6 00 James Esdall..' 1 10 Aaron Seluivler 1 10 Samuel Bullns 3 00 Sterling A Norcroi5s 4 00 Dr. Samuel Treat x,... 2 00 George (h'iscora 1 10 John Smick 15 Nathaniel Coleman 15 .Jno. Lawrence .John Land "\Vm. Smith John Stockton Thomas M. Gardiner Geo. Smith D. Denny John Baillie Ellis Wright James Gregson Samuel Hendry John How Joseph Scott Abraha"m Scott Jos. Stoute Eich'd' Stoute Sam'l Allen, y. order — Parish A £0 00 17 1 00 10 15 10 1 10 3 00 2 00 3 00 2 00 3 00 3 00 1 10 10 10 1 10 rchiiei. IN BUELINGTON. 325 THE REV. SAMUEL SPEAGGS, TEMPOEAKILY OFFK lATIXG. On the 4th day of September, 1786, St. Mary's Church being vacantjt a committee was appointed to treat with the wardens of St. Andrew's Church, Mount Holly, with a view to obtaining the services of their minister, tlie Eev. Mr. Spraggs, I until they could " supply themselves with a gospel minister." The result was an arrangement § that Mr. Spraggs should preach in Bur- lington, one-fourth part of the time, which appears to have con- tinued for more than a year. OFFICIAL COMilUJS'ICATIOXS FROM EXGLAND. " A Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the State of New Jersey," was held in St. Mary's Church, Burling- ton, on the 27th & 28th of Sep., 1786, '' being the third sitting," (the two former Conventions having been, at New Brunswick, July 6th, 1785, and at Perth Amboy, from May 16th to 19th, 1786.) Among the members, those from Burlington were Ab- raham Hewlings, Esq., and Col. Blathwait Jones. " A letter from the Lords Archbishops of Canterbury and York, addressed to the president of the general convention, received by the June packet, was read ;" also f Sometime after July 28th, 1786, "a difficulty having arisen between Mr. Eoe and his people, the connection between them was dissolved." J At a meeting of the vestry of St. Andrew's Church, Mount Ilolly, held Oct. 29th, 1785, " Mr. Spraggs produced to the Board his admission to the Order of Deacon and Priest by the Bight Eev'd Samuel, Bishop of Connecti- cut and also a License and Authority to officiate a Minister of the Gospel according to the Liturgy of the Church of England except such part thereof as shall be repugnant to the Civil Constitution of the American States which were read in order." " It was moved to the Board by Mr. Spraggs weither some persons from this Congregation ought not to be appointed to meet a Convention of the Clergy & Laity of the Episcopal Church of this State at their next sitting & it was unanimously Agreed that some persons ought to be appointed and thereupon, Resolved that Mr. Spraggs & ]Mr. .John Clark, Mr. Wm. Budd & Mr. Bead be appointed for that purpose." § At a meeting of the vestry of St. Andrew's Church, Mount Holly, iN'ov. 18th, 1786, this record only appears ; '' Whereas the "Wardens and Yestry of Burlington Church have made application for a part of Mr. Spr.ngf;s time we do agree with the Consent of a majority of the Vestry that Mr. bpraggs ha.s our approbation to be there } part of his time and we do al^o agree, that Mr. Spraggs and Mr. John Clark be a Committee to meet with the AVardens and Vestry of Burlington in that City to Confer and agree with thciu concerning said matter on Saturday 25th inst." 326 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " A letter addressed to the committee of the general conven- tion, from the Archbishop of Canterbury, dated July 4, 1786, enclosing an act of the British Parliament respecting the con- secration of Bishops for foreign countries, together with the said act, was read ; " Ordered, That the said letters and act of parliament lie on the table. " A journal of the general convention, held at Philadelphia, from the 20th to the 26th of June, 1786, inclusive, was read, and ordered to lie on the table. "Resolved, That four clerical and four lay-delegates be ap- jjointed to represent the Church in this state, in the general con- vention to be held at Wilmington on the 10th of October next. " Agreed, That the clergy and laity severally appoint their own delegates, and that each order submit their choice, when made, to the approbation or rejection of the other; but that this mode of electing delegates be not drawn into precedent. The Reverend jNIessrs. Beach, Ayers, Frazer and Ogden — John Chetwood, Henry "Waddell, Joshua M. "Wallace and John Cox, Esquires, were duly elected, and approved delegates, for the pur- pose aforesaid." — Journal of said Convention. THE VESTRY EECOIIMEXD MR. JOHX WADE FOR ORDERS. Towards the close of 1787, the vestry agreed to recommend Mr. John Wade to the Rt. Rev. Bishop White, f for orders, provided the congregation at Mt. Holly join with them in said recommendation. THE REV. JOHN WADE, MINISTER. At the Easter meeting in 1788, the Rev. John Wade appears as minister. At the same meeting however, a committee was jThe Rev. "William White, D. D., of Pennsylvania, and the Rev. Samuel Provoost, D. D., of JS'ew York, were consecrated Bishops in the Chapel of the Archiepiscopal Palace, at Lambeth, England, February 4th, 1787, by John >Ioore, Archbishop oC Canterbury, >Villiam Markham, "Archbishop of York, CJiarles Moss, Bishop of Bath and "Wells, and John HinchliflTe, Bishop of Peterborough. The two American Bishops soon returned, reaching the United States, April 7 th, 1787. IxY BUELINGTON. 327 appointed to confer with the Rt. E,ev. Bishop White, and ascer- tain whether it will be in his power to recommend " a faithful servant of Jesus Christ," as minister of St. Mary's Church, in Burlington ; and also to confer with the vestry of St. Andrew's Church, Mount Holly, with a view to obtaining the services of the Rev. Mr. Spraggs, until a minister can be procured. THE EEV. ME. AVADe's ONLY EECOED. The only record in the Parish Register of Eev. Mr. Wade, is this : " John, born September the 1 Day 1778, son of Abraham Van Sciver and Mary his Wife, and baptized March the 19 Day 1788, per John Wade." The Rev. Mr. Heath,t was settled as minister, April 13th, 1789, having officiated for some months previous. He preached the opening sermon at the Eighth Convention in the State of New Jersey, held in Trinity Church, Newark, June 1st, 1791 ; for which he received a vote of thanks. The following exists in the Parish archives, in his own hand : " Feb'' 14"^ 1792. Rec'^ of W" Updike the sum of Three pounds paper money in part for the last Years Rent due last Easter. " Rec'' by me Levi Heath Rector £ S D of St. Mary's Burlington." •3 : : Paper. JAMES FEXIMOEE COOPEE. James Fenimore Cooper, was born in Burlington, Sep. loth, 1789. His father, William Cooper, had founded the village of ■Cooperstown, New York, in 1785, to which place the son was taken when a few months old. The family, oi'iginally tLevi Heath was ordained Deacon, in the Cathedral Church of Hereford, England, June 29th 1783, bv the Bishop of Hereford ; and Priest, by the same Prelate, Oct. 18th, 1784. 328 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Quakers, became Churchmen, soon after their removal to the State of New York.f ARRANGEMENTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS FOE THE PROPOSED ACADEMY. "Agreed, that the Salary of the Principal be One hundred and twenty pounds per Annum, till the number of Students and "Scholars amoinits to Forty five in the whole, and that the Trustees be accountable to him until they pay the same. That when the number exceeds forty five the Salary shall be One hundred and fifty pounds per Annum. The Salary of the Prin- cipal, and of the Assistant Teachers shall be paid in four equal quarterly payments. That the hours of School shall be from the first day of May till the first day of September, from six till eight oClock in the morning, from nine till twelve in the fore- noon, and from two till five in the afternoon ; in the other months from half an hour after eight till twelve in the forenoon, and from two till half past four in the afternoon. That the Instructors shall be punctual in their attendance. The Princi- pal to attend during the Summer Session, two hours in the morn- ing, two hours in the forenoon, viz : from ten till twelve oClock, and three hours of the afternoon, during the Winter Session the whole time appointed for School hours. The Assistant Teachers to attend during the year the whole time appointed for School hours. That there shall be a vacation of a week at Easter, of ten days beginning with Christmas day and ending ou the third day of January, and a vacation from the fifteenth of September till the first of October both days exclusive. That five Trustee- t After completing his studies at College, Mr. Cooper entered the Navy a* a midshipman, in 1805. In 1810 he married, left the Navv, and hecame a writer of fiction, rapidly producing " The Spy," " The Pioneers," " The Pilot," etc., which excited great interest, his works being distinguished by purity and brilliancy of an unusual degree. Mr. Cooper was baptized on Ash-Wednesday, 1851 ; and confirmed, by his brother-in-law, Bishop De Lanoey, July 27th, the same year; both in Christ Church, Cooperstown. The best biographical notice of Mr. Cooper is con- tained in the address of Wm. Cullen Bryant, at a public meeting in Metropol- itan Hall, New York, after Mr. Cooper's death, Feb., 1852. IN BUELINGTON. 529 shall be a Quorum to do business. That there shall be a Stated Meeting of the Trustees once a month, and occasional Meetings when necessary. That they or any of them may attend at the Academy to hear the recitations at any time they think proper. That they shall at their own cost provide suitable buildings for the Academy that they shall direct the order and course of In- struction. That they shall make rules for the good order and government of the Institution. That the Principal, and under him the Assistant Teachers shall attend to the discipline of the " School. That Corporal punishment shall be inflicted as spar- ingly as possible ; tokens of disgrace to be substituted instead thereof, that the minds of Offenders may be mortified. " That Certificates according to merit sliall be given to such Pupils as pursue and finish with I'eputation the course of Study within the compass of this Institution, signed by the Principal and Trustees of the Academy. Other pupils who have gained the honors or Premiums of the Institution, and have persevered in diligence and good behaviour till they leave it, shall be entitled to a Certificate thereof. " We the Subscribers in pursuance of the foregoing plan do agree to pay into the hands of the Treasurer in one week from the Organization of the Institution, the Sums annexed to our respective names. Burlington, May 5th 1792. Bowes Eeed £ 3 00 , Isaac Wetherill £ 3 00 John M. DeNormandie 3 00 Jno. Lawrence 3 00 Joshua M. Wallace 3 00 Joseph Mcllvaine 3 00 William Coxe jun 3 00 Jsrael Tonkin 3 00 James Kinsey 3 00 Fred Kisselman 3 00 Saml Bullus 3 00 Samuel Treat 3 00 Joseph Bloomfield , 3 00 Thos. D. Hewlings 3 00 Samuel How 3 00 Jacob Myers 3 00 Esek L. Hartshorne 3 00 David Greenman 3 00 Joseph Grier 3 00 Daniel Ellis 7... 6 00 Amos Hutchin 3 00 Jam's Sterling 3 00 William Mcllvaine 3 00 Ellis Wright 3 00 Wm. Coxe (Sunbury) 5 00 — Parish Archires. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE RECTOR AND VESTRY. " Memorandum of an Agreement made this first day of October 1792 Between the Eeverend Levi Heath on the one part and the Church wardens & vestry men of St. Mary's Church in the City of Burlington on the other part, Witnesseth, 330 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH " First. The Eevd Mr. Heath engages to give up & resign the said Church together with the parsonage house lots & every property whatever belonging to the said Church on Easter Monday next ensuing the date hereof. " Secondly. In consideration of the foregoing agreement the said wardens & vestrymen agree to allow the said Eevd Mr. Heath the sum of Sixty pounds one half payable in three months from this date the other half payable on the said Easter Monday which is considered by the said Mr. Heath in full of every claim on the said Church. " Thirdly. It is agreed between the parties, that the average of Eenfs & profits of the Farm at Stony brook belonging to the said Church shall be received by the said wardens & vestrymen. "Fourthly. It is agreed that the said Mr. Heath shall have permission at any time before Easter Monday next to absent himself from the service of the said Church for the purpose of procuring an establishment in another place. " Fifthly. It is agreed that the wardens & vestry men shall have liberty at any time before the said Easter Monday to use the said Church for the purpose of hearing any Candidate who may oifer as Minister of said Church. " In Witness whereof the Parties to this agreement do bind themselves respectively in the penal sum of one hundred tt twenty pounds for the faithful performance of the said agreement — And have hereunto set their hands & seals on the day & year first aboyementioned.f Thomsox Xeale [l. s.] William Smith [l. s.] Daxl Ellis [l. s.] Joseph Scott [l. s.] Jno Lawrekce [l. s.] Eobert Lucas [l. s.] Jxo Neale [l. s.] William Coxe jun [l. s.] Dakiel Hancock [l. s.] Joshua M. Wallace [l. s.] Sealed and delivered in the presence of Eachel Bradford John Wallace t On the 28tli of May, 1793, the charter of tlie Church was amended so at .tocontain this provision : " That if at any time nine or more members of the said vestry shall agree so to do, they may discharge said minister, giving ]iim six months nDtice of their intention, after wliicn time liis salary shall ^ease, and the said minister shall peaceably leave the church." IN BURLINGTON. 331 THE REV. HENRY VANDYKE, RECTOR. The Rev. Mr. Vandyke f was elected Rector of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, July 1st, 1793. He had charge also of Moorestown, and partially, of St. AndrcM^'s, Mount Holly. His grand daughter — Mrs. Cornelia Vandyke Clark, still (1876) residing at Mount Holly, and from whom we have gathered nearly all the particulars concerning him which follow — writes, '' Mr. Vandyke was a man of deeds rather than words, quiet and reserved, almost to austerity in his deportment, and a close student. He possessed the power of inspiring the fullest con- fidence, even in the humblest of his flock — and intercourse always ripened into attachment. He was slightly above the medium height, dark complexion, with a deep-set, calm, pene- trating black eye. He was a sound, staunch Churciiman, 'High Church ' in his views." SUBSCRIPTIONS TO BUILD THE BURLINGTON ACADEMY. "In Repubi-ics by the very principles of which merit talents and information are qualifications sufficient to entitle their pos- t Henry Vandyke, the only son of Ehodolphus Vandyke and Elizabeth (Oudanarde) Vandyke, was a descendant of Henricus Vandyke, Attorney General for the Dutch settlement of jSTew Amsterdam, who came to this coun- try about 1640, and 'whose name appears on the Public Records as early as 1655. Henry Vandyke was born in Nassau street, New York, in 1740. The bricks, and other material, for the house in which he was born, had been im- ported, by his father, from Holland, and in 1839 the walls were still standing. He was a graduate of Columbia College. About that time his father retired from business, and removed from New York to Old Mills, now Bridgeport, Connecticut. In obedience to his father's wish he studied Law. He settled in Stratford, and there married Miss Huldah Lewis, a young lady of culture and high respectability. The names of himself and wife appear on the Church list of communicants as early as 1767. His profession was always distasteful to him, and, later in life, he resolved to relinquish it, and devote himself to the Mintstry. He pursued his course of Theology under the instruction of old Dr. Samuel Johnson. Himself and two others (losing all hope of obtaining ordination at home) had taken their passages for England, when Bishop Seabury's unexpected re- turn changed their purpose and he made one of the four first ordained clergy- men of our American Church, Aug. 3d, 1785. He was advanced to the Priest- hood by the same Prelate in New Haven, Ct., Sep. 16th, 1785. During the nrst years of his ministry he had charge of the Church at Peekskill, New York. He established several stations through the country around, where he was in the habit of reading the service and preaching in Dutch to his congre- i'ations. While rector of St. Peter's, Perth Amboy, and Christ Church, New Brunswick, he was chosen President of the 9lh Convention of the Church in Xew Jersey, held in Christ Church, New Brunswick, June 6th, 1792. 332 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH sessor to the most important offices of the State, Seminaries of sound and useful learning ought to be promoted. Sensible of this a number of persons established an institution under the title of the Burlington Academy, with design to lay the founda- tion of a liberal education. In the present circumstances of the Institution the house for accommodating the Pupils is too small and inconvenient and as there is the prospect of an increase in the number of Students, the Trustees wish to be enabled to erect a building convenient for a schoolhouse. They have engaged for this purpose a lot in an agreeable and healthful situation, and they intend to build as soon as it is in their power. " The subscriptions of those who may be pleased to further this design will be thankfully received and faithfully ajoplied to the abovementioned intention, by Joshua M. Wallace, John Law- rence, Bowes Reed, Joseph Bloomfield, Frederick Kisselman, William Coxe, jun., and David Greenman, the present Trustees, and any person subscribing five pounds or more shall be entitled to one vote at the general meetings of the Subscribers for every five pounds subscribed, but no person shall in any case be enti- tled to more than five votes. " We the subscribers do agree to pay to the order of the Trus- tees of the Burlington Academy the sums annexed to our respec- tive names on or before the first day of October 1793, to be applied to the purpose abovementioned. Joseph Bloomfield, five shares £25 00 William Coxe, Jan., five shares 25 00 William Coxe, (of Bucks County,) %! order, one share 5 00 Bowes Keed 10 00 Jam. Sterling 15 00 Joshua M. Wallace 10 00 Daniel Ellis 7 10 William Smith 7 10 Wm. Griffith 5 00 Elisha Lawrence £5 00 Frederick Frelinghnvsen 1 00 Joseph Ellis...; ". 2 00 Richard Howell 5 00 Jno. Lawrence .5 00 Joseph Mcllvaine 5 00 George Painter 5 00 Micajah Ellis 5 GO Peter Hodgkinson 5 00 Esek L. Hartshorne 5 00 Fred. Kisselman..,, 5 00 James Kinsey ,5 00 Ellis, Wright 3 00 LEASK FOR BUILDING AN ACADEMY IN BURLIXGTOJf. ^ " This Indenture made this Tenth day of March iu the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & ninety four, Between the Minister, Church Wardens & A^estry of St. Mary's Church, in the City of Burlington of the one Part and Joshua IN BURLINGTON. 333 M. Wallace, Frederic Kissleman, William Coxe, Bowes Reed, Joseph Bloomfield, John Lawrence, & William Mcllvaine, all ■of the said City of Burlington, and associated together by the Name of the President & Trustees of the Burlington Academy, ■of the other Part. Witnesseth, that the said Minister, Church Wardens & Vestry, for and in Consideration of the Rents, ■Covenants & Agreements hereinafter mentioned & reserved on the Part & behalf of the said Joshua M. Wallace, Frederic Kissleman, William Coxe, Bowes Reed, Joseph Bloomfield, John Lawrence & William Mcllvaine, to be paid, done & per- formed, have granted, demised, set & to farm letten, & by these Presents do grant, demise, set & to farm let unto the said Joshua M. Wallace, Frederic Kissleman, William Coxe, Bowes Reed, Joseph Bloomfield, John Lawrence & William Mcllvaine, their Executors, Administrators & Assigns, All that Peice or Parcel of Land Situate in the City of Burlington afores'd. Beginning on Broad Street at the Corner of the Lot devised for the Use of Saint Mary's Church aforesaid by Paul Watkins & Corner also of the Lot, commonly called Parson Talbot's Lott, now the Property of the Church & running /irsi Eastward, sixty feet, on the North Side of said Broad Street, thence second Northerly, one hundred feet, thence third Westerly, sixty feet, parallel to Broad Street, untill it shall intersect the division Line between Parson Talbot's Lott & Watkin's Lott, as afore- said, thence fourth by the fence on said Division Line, Southerly one hundred feet, to the Place of beginning, To have & to HOLD the said Peice & Parcel of ground, unto the said Joshua M. Wallace, Frederic Kissleman, William Coxe, Bowes Reed, Joseph Bloomfield, John Lawrence & William Mcllvaine, their Executors, Administrators & Assigns, for & during the full End & Term of five hundred Years, from thence next ensuing & fully to be compleat & ended, yeilding & paying therefor yearly & every year, unto the said Minister, Church Wardens & Vestry, their Successors or Assigns the yearly Rent or Sum of twenty shillings, lawful Money of New Jersey, on the twenty-fifth day of March in each Year, the first Payment to be made on the twenty fifth day of March, in the Year of our Lord one thou- sand seven hundred & ninety five, (and it is hereby declared and understood between the Parties to these Presents — and so it is to be taken and construed — that the said granted and demised Premises and every Part and Parcel thereof, are granted and demised to the said Joshua M. Wallace, Frederic Kissle- man, William Coxe, Bowes Reed, Joseph Bloomfield, John Lawrence and William Mcllvaine, their Executors, Adminis- trators and Assigns in Trust, and to and for the Use and pur- 334 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH pose of building thereon, an Academy or Honse for the Accom- dation of Learning, in the City of Burlington.) And the said Joshua M. Wallace, Frederic Kisslem^an, William Coxe, Bowes Reed, Joseph Bloomfield, John Lawrence and William Mcll- vaine, for themselves, their Heirs, Executors, and Administra- tors do covenant and agree to and with the said Minister, Church Wardens and Yestry that they will well and truly pay to the said Minister, Church Wardens and Vestry, their Successors or Assigns, the aforesaid yearly Rent of twenty shillings in such manner as is before appointed for the Payment thereof, accord- ing to the true Intent and Meaning of these Presents. And the said Minister, Church Wardens & Vestry, for themselves, their Successors and Assigns do covenant and agree to and with the said Joshua M. Wallace and the other Persons before mentioned as associated together by the Kame of the President and Trustees of the Burlington Academy, their Executors, Administrators and Assigns, that the said Minister, Church Wardens and Vestry, their Successors or Assigns, upon the Request of the said President and Trustees, or so many of them as according to the Rules of their Association may form a sufficient Number for that purpose shall and will at any time within the term of five hundred Years as aforesaid, make and execute to the said Presi- dent and Trustees — either in their common associated Capacity and those who may succeed them, in that Capacity — or in a cor- porate Capacity in case a Charter shall be granted to them or others by the Name and Stile as aforesaid, a good & sufficient Deed or Assignment in fee simple for the before demised Premises, subject to the Payment of a Rent charge of twenty shillings for ever to the s'd Minister, Church Wardens and Vestry, their Successors or Assigns, with clause of distress, &c., as is usual in such cases, & in case of such Conveyance, deliver np the present Deed of Lease for Cancellation. In Testimony whereof the parties to these presents have Interchangeably set their Seals the diiy and year first above written. Sealed and delivered \ Joshua M. Wallace, [l. s.] in presence of j Henry Vandyke, [l. s.] Will. Bard, Rector of St. Mary's Ch'h Dan'l Ellis Jun. & President of the Corporation, Wm. Coxe, jun., Bowes Eeed, Joseph Bloomfield, Jno. Lawrence, WiLLiAJi McIlvaine, Fred. Kissleman. "l. S." "l. S.° "l. s.' L. s.' L. s.' L. s.; IN BURLINGTON. 335 THE STONY BROOK PAEM SOLD. Articles of Agreement were made, on the 26.th of March, 1794, between Daniel Hancock, George Hancock and Joshua M. Wallace, a committee of the vestry of St. Mary's Church, and William Updike, of the county of Somerset, whereby they sold to him, " that Plantation of 206 acres called the Eocky Hill, or Stony Brook farm," for " 800 pounds Gold & Silver money." This farm rented, from 1790 to 1793, for £30, a year. The legal paper for this agreement, was signed and sealed by the parties above named, in the presence of Daniel Ellis. THE COEPOEATE XAME OF THE ACADEMY. "Whereas the persons associating for the promotion of Learn- ing in the Burlington Academy have this day according to an Act of the Legislature entitled ' An Act to incorporate Societies for the promotion of learning,' elected and chosen us the sub- scribers the first seven Trustees for the said Association, under the said Act of the Legislature. "Now WE DO CEETIPY TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCEEX, that we dotake upon ourselves the name of ' The Peesidest AND Trustees op the Burlington Academy ' as, and for our corporate name. "In testimony whereof we have hereunto subscribed our hands and affixed our Seals this ninth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety five. Joshua M. Wallace, [l. s.J Wm. Coxe, jun., [l. s.] Jno. Laweence, [l. s.] William McIlyaine, [l. s.] Joseph Bloompield, [l. s.] Wm. Griffith, [l. s.] Joseph McIlyaine." [l. s.J a donation prom william coxe. In the account book of that date is the following : " 1795, May 23" The fund of one hundred and fifty pounds, being a donation from William Coxe, the elder, to the Minister of St. Mary's Churchj for preaching annually, when there is no Ee- siding minister at Bristol, in a I c with the Treasurer of St, Mary's Church." 336 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH DEATH OF THE HON. "WILLIAM BKADFOKD. The following inscription, upon a large altar-tomb, in St. Mary's Church yard, tells its own story : Here lie the remains of WILLIAM BRADFORD, Attorney General of the United States under the Presidency of WASHINGTON; and previously, Attorney General of Pennsylvania, and a Judge of the Supreme Court of that State. In private life, he had acquired the esteem of all his fellow citizens : In professional attainments, he was learned as a lawyer and eloquent as an advocate : In the execution of his public ofBces, he was vigilant, dignified and impartial. Yet, in the bloom of life ; in the maturity of every faculty that could invigorate or embellish the human mind ; in the prosecution of the most important services that a citizen could render to his country ; in the perfect enjoyment of the highest honours that publick confidence could bestow upon an individual ; Blessed in all the pleasures which a virtuous reflection could furiiish from the past, and animated by all the incitements which an honourable ambition could depict in the future, He ceased to be mortal. A fever produced by a fatal assiduity in performing his official trust at a crisis interesting to the nation, suddenly terminated his publick career, extinguished the splendour of his private prospects, and on the 2Srd day of August 1 798, in the 40th year of his age, consigned him to the grave. Lamented, Honoured, & Beloved. , His widow erected this monument to his memorv. IN BURLINGTON. 337 Mr. Bradford t — a native of Philadelphia — married the daughter of Elias Boudinot, LL.D., of New Jersey, in 1784. His death occurred in Philadelphia, — and his funeral, and interment, took place in that city. Some years afterwards — his widow coming to reside with her father, in Burlington — rhis remains were removed, at her desire, and re-interred, in the Churchyard of St. Mary's. THE HEAVY AFFLICTIONS OF MR. VANDYKE. " The father of Mr. Vandyke died in 1764, after which time, his mother (a highly educated and most devoted Church woman) lived with him, and was his counsellor and strong coadjutor in every parish work. Two years after his residence in Burlington the strong and tender ties, that bound them to each other, were severed by death. This bereavement was soon followed by others more distressing. God had bestowed on him four child- ren, a son and three daughters. The eldest was a tall, frail girl of sixteen summers. The youngest a bright ' wee one,' who with a party of like friends (assembled at the Parsonage to cel- ebrate her eighth birthday) had wandered to the woods near by, in charge of a very promising young man from Jamaica, studying for the ministry with Mr. Vandyke. Just as the little ones were crossing a bridge J at the woods' edge, they became alarmed at the rapid approach of a farmer's team, and ran wildly in every direction, and the 'wee one' was precipitated through a broken plank into the stream. The young student plunging in to save the child, was instantly killed. His body was found with his head wedged underneath the heavy plank, almost in the very spot where he had leaped into the water. t Named for his great grand father, the printer ; who, as his headstone in- forms us, "came over to America in 1682, before the city of Philadelphia was laid out." His first publication was an almanac, in 1687. In 1692, he was tried, for having printed the writings of George Keith ; but acquitted. The year following, he removed to New York ; and printed the laws of that colony. In 1704, the Wardens of Trinity Church lent him "£, 30 or £ 40 for six months, on security, without interest, for purchaseing paper to print Comon Prayer Books." The Eev. John Sharp, Chaplain of the Queen's Forces, became his security ; and, after a long time, there appeared a small quarto, (a copy of which may be seen in the Library of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania,) "Printed and sold by William Bradford, in New York, in 3710" — it being the first edition of the Book of Common Prayer printed on this Continent. t East of Tatham street. Y 338 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH "The shock was too severe for the feeble frame of the elder sister. Six weeks after she too was taken from her earthly home to the abodes of bliss in Paradise. Through an inscrutable Prov- idence, on the day of her death, the body of the drowned child (which had hitherto escaped all search) suddenly came to the surface, and was rescued in a state of perfect preservation. Both children were interred in the same grave, beside their grand- parent, in her fiimily burial place, in the church yard of Perth Amboy."— If.S'. 0/ Mrs. C. V. Clarh. THE REV MK. VANDYKE EESIGKS THE RECTORSHIP. "On tiie 10th of August, 1796, the Rev. Mr. Vandyke re- signed the rectorship of St. Mary's, Burlington, having accepted a call to St. James', Newtown, Long Island, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1811. He was buried in the family vault in Trinity churchyard. New York. Some years since a fine portrait of him hung in the library of the old Liv- ingston mansion. New York. " He was a warm friend and supporter of Bishop Hobart, dur- ing the time of the controversy between him and Cave Jones. The Bishop ever reverted to his memory with the liveliest ex- pressions of esteem and love; of his purity of character, and untiring devotion to his Master's work ; of the many happy and beneficial hours he had spent with him in his study; and partic- ularly of the quiet unselfish devotion of himself and family to the relief of the sick and dying through that fearful scourge of yellow fever in New York ; how himself and son, guided by the great and good old Dr. Kearney Rodgers, used, day and night, to thread their way through pestilential streets, carrying Heavenly and temporal relief to the sick and dying; never flinching from their work, carrying words of cheer and sym- pathy even into the most loathsome localities. " His wife survived him byt two years. It had been her habit for many years to rise at four o'clock, and devote the early hours to sacred reading and devotion. It was at this early hour, still kneeling with her head resting on the open Bible, with the sweet impress of the soul's joy still illumining her countenance, IN BURLINGTON. 339 that her faithful daughter found her — " asleep in Jesus." She was buried beside her husband in Trinity Church yard, New York. Of the surviving son and daughter — Richard Vandyke, married, had a large family, and lived to good old age. He died in 1856. Three children survive him, two sons and a daughter. Abby Vandyke never married — but with holy filial affection consecrated her life to her parents. She died in 1826, and was buried in St. John's burial ground. New York." — MS. of Mrs. a V. Clark. THE PARISH MAKE PROPOSALS TO THE REV. CHARLES IF. WHARTON, D. D., OP DELAWARE. The Vestry to the Rev. Dr. Wharton. "Burlington August 20, 1796. " Rev'd Sir " The Rev'd Mr. Vandyke having within a few days com- municated to the Vestry of St. Mary's Church his determination of immediately accepting a call from Newton on Long Island, and having in consequence resigned the office of Rector, it has become necessary on the part of the Vestry to apply to a Gen- tleman of respectable character and talents to supply his place. From the recommendation of several of your reverend Brethren in Philadelphia, and the opinion expressed by you during your visit to our Academy last Spring of the probability of your ac- ceptance of a call from this Parish should the Reverend Mr. Vandyke continue in his resolution of leaving Burlington, the Vestry have authorized us to request the pleasure of a visit from you in the hope that a farther acquaintance will lead to a con- nection mutually agreeable. " The Vestry consider it as the part of Candor to inform you of the state of their funds in order that you may be enabled to de- cide how far their offer may be an object of your attention in a pecuniary point of view. The Church is possessed of a clear Income from Rents and Interest Money of something more than one hundred Pounds f annum. The Pew Rents may be esti- mated at fifty or sixty pounds '^ annum — they have a parson- age house which rents at present for £26 "^ annum and a farther 340 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH annuity of £10 : 10 arising from a donation of a Member of the Churcii in consideration of four Sermons to be preached by the Rector of St. Mary's at Bristol during the Summer months. As the Vestry had made engagements with the Revd Mr. "Vandyke really beyond the means in their power and have some other encumbrances to clear off — they do not conceive they could oifer more to a Clergyman at present than a Salary of four hundred Dollars "p annum clear of any deduction, the parsonage house and the farther Sum of £10 : 10 ^ annum above mentioned. "Under these circumstances should your determination be favorable to a visit to Burlington, we beg leave to suggest the idea of fixing the time at as early a period as possible and of arranging your visit so as to comprehend two Sundays. Our Congregation we are happy to say is blessed with harmony and Union and an opportunity of consulting the sentiments of those more distant members in the choice of a. Clergyman may operate to preserve us in a situation so necessary to the prosperity and respectability of a religious Society. We will therefore thank you for an answer as early as possible and should you be dis- posed to pay us a visit you will be pleased to mention the time we may expect you that information may be given to our Country Members. " We are very respectfully " & sincerely Rev'^ Sir " Your friends & ob Servs " " The Rev° Doctor Wiiaetox. THE WIDOW OF A FORMER RECTOR ASKS FOR THE BALANCE DUE HER LATE HUSBAXD. Mrs. Colin Campbell to Mr. Thomson Neale. '" Trenton, 30* August, 1796. " jM^ Thomson Neale : " Sir, — You can be no stranger I immagine to an Account I sent to Your Vestry and Church Wardens of Money Due the Estate of my Dear Deceased Husband, the Sum was between £30 and 40 pound— the first I rendered in, was by the Hands of the Late M' Aron Schuyler, Sen a twelve month before IN BURLINGTON. 341 he Dyed— he told me, he had laid it before the Yestry, that they had no Objection to the Account, and would pay me, but at that time their Church was poor, but that they would certainly at- tend to it, in future. The Account could not be found among M"' A. Schuyler's Papers, therefore I drew up another of the same, and gave it to M'' Abraham Heuling, Sen' and 2 or 3 years after M' John Lawrence brought me £15 ; for which I gave him my receipt, that sum was paid him after Easter, in the year 1791, at which time he said, the next Easter they would En- deavor to pay me the whole, which they have hitherto neglected. I applyed to M' Vandyke to speak to the Gentlemen of the Vestry and Church Wardens : he told me he had, and that the last time they met, they promised that in a Month after they would pay me, and also consider'd the long delay call'd for some •compensation. M'' Vandyke has removed. I, therefore. Now Apply to you, as an old friend and acquaintance, that you will please to exert yourself in my behalf. For I never stood in greater need, than at present.f I received a Letter from M' Odell, y'= 26 ins' giveing me the Melancholy Account of the Death of my Dear Son Colin, which Event happen'd the lO"' Day of July last, he had been 111 for three months, with an hectic Complaint. He was far from well, last Summer when he Visited us — by the advice of his Physicians, he was prevailed on to try the Change of Air up the Eiver S' John, at a place called Maugerville, about ten mile from Frederickton, his Wife and Oldest Daughter were with him. M"' and M''" Odell went twice to see him, During his Illness, and Also attended his remains to the Grave. Among the many hard dispensations, which it has pleased providence to lay upon me, this last stroke, I find requires all my fortitude — my Heart feels most sensibly for his Dear Widow, who is a very Amiable worthy woman, they have had three Daughters and one Son, and only the two Oldest Girls are liveing. t " 1796, Sep. 8lh. To cash paid Mary Cambell as pr Receipt sent by the Hands of Tomson Neal being the ballence of tlie Eeverend Collin Cambell account from the Church £18.15.0." — Treasurer's Account Book: 342 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " My Love to M" Neale, your Daughters, and your Sisters Lindsey and M" Hulme, I am S' "You sincere Friend, "Mary Campbell." the rev. charles h. wharton, d. d., rector. The Rev. Charles Henry Wharton, f I>- D-, was unanimously elected to the Rectorship of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, Sept. 5th, 1796. ■ — ^ ■ 9 t Charles Henry Wharton was born in St. Mar3''s County, in Maryland, on the 25th of May, O. S., 1748. His ancestors were Koman Catholics; and the family plantation called Notley Hall, from a Governor of that name, was ])re- .sented to his grandfather by Lord Baltimore. From him it descended to the father, Jesse Wharton ; and at his death, in 1754, became the property of Charles Henry, his elder son. When not quite seven years old he was at- tacked by a furious dog, which had already torn off part of his scalp, when his father, with signal presence of mind and promptitude of action, seizing a loaded gun from behind the door, shot the dog, while the child's head was still in his jaws. In 1760, he was sent to the Engli.sh Jesuits' College at St. Omer's ; at the close of two years, the College was broken up by the expulsion of the Jesuits from France. The teachers and scholars retired to Bruges in Flanders> " Sequestered from all society " he writes, " beyond the walls of the College, and of course a total stranger to everything inconsistent with the strictest dis- cipline, in acquiring classical attainments, and those habits of devotion which were deemed essential to a Eoman Catholic youth, I applied myself very dili- gently to my studies, and became prominent among my associates in a very accurate knowledge of the Latin language, which became nearly as familiar as English ; as we were obliged to converse in it during our ordinary relaxations from our studies." His Letters of Orders bear date in 1772 ; having been admitted in June of that year to the Order of Deacons, and in September to that of Priests, in the Eoman Catholic Church. At the end of the War of the American Revolution, he was residing in Worcester, England, as Chaplain to the Eoman Catholics of that city, deeply interested on the aide of his country and anxious to return. He employed his pen at this time in a poetical epistle to General Washington, with a sketch of his life, which was published in England for the benefit of the American prisoners there. His mind was at this period much agitated on the subject of his religious creed. He returned to this country in 1783, in the first vessel, which sailed after the Peace. In May, 1784, he visited Philadelphia for the purpose of publishing his celebrated Letter to the Eoman Catholics of the city of Worcester. " This production," says Bishop White, "was perused by me with great pleasure in manuscript, and the subject of it caused much conversation during his stay in our city. The result was my entire conviction that the soundness of his arguments for the change of his religious profession was fully equalled by the sincerity and disinterestedness which accompanied the transaction." On the death of his father, he was the legitimate heir to the paternal estate. Upon taking Orders, he immediately conveyed it to his brother. After the controversy had taken place with Archbishop Carroll, occasioned by the Letter to the Eoman Catho- lics of the city of Worcester, it appeared that the conveyance was not complete. A meeting took place in the most amicable manner, the paper was executed, and an estate of great value,— the whole patrimony of the conveyor, — given, the second time, to a younger brother. IN BURLINGTON. ?a:] DR. WHARTON BRINGS IIIS FAMILY TO BURLINGTON. Ill the Parish Register, in the handwriting of Dr. Wharton, is the following :— " 1798, March 15th. Dr. Charles H. Whar- ton arrived at Burlington with his family, having been regularly elected to the Rectorship of St. Mary's Church, in this City, in consequence of his acceding to an unanimous and unsolicited call from the Vestry of said Church, communicated to him a few months before." GIFT TO THE BURLINGTON ACADEMY. " William Coxe Senior Esquire having generously presented the Academy with the sum of Fifty Pounds in order that the Interest of the same might be applied towards the salary of the Instructor of the English Language, writing and Arithmetic, Messrs. Bloomfield Wm. McUlvaine and Wallace reported that they had loaned the same to the Corporation of the City of Bur- lington agreeably to a Bond from the said Corporation dated March 6th 1798 which they presented to the Treasurer of the Academy in the presence of the Board. "Resolved that Messrs. Wallace and Griffith be a Committee to wait on Mr. Coxe to thank him for this Donation and to assure him that it shall be applied according to his Intention. "March 17th 1798. "Extract from the minutes. " Wm, Coxe jun' Secretary." For tlie first year after his return to America, Mr. Wliarton resided at tlie paternal mansion ; on leaving which, in July, 1784, the principal residents of the vicinage presented him, unasked and unsolicited, with a most honourable testimonial of hia worth as a gentleman, a scholar, a Christian, and a Chris- tian Minister. It is a document of singular excellence in sentiment, spirit, and expression ; and does high honour to them who freely gave, as well as to him who worthily received it. While Kector of Immanuel Church, Newcastle, Del., he was an influential member of the General Convention, held in Philadelphia, in 1785. — Sprague's Annals. On the 28th of Sept., in that year, he was on the committee to "prepare and report a draft of an Ecclesiastical Constitution for the Prot. Epis. Church in the United States." On the 5th of October he was on the committee " to prepare a Form of Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Fourth of July ;" and, also, on the committee " to publish the Book of Common Prayer with the alterations, in order to render the Liturgy consistent with the American Eev- olution and the Constitutions of the respective Stales." — Journals of General Convention for 1785. > Vestrymen. 314 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH ADDITIONAL GROUIS'D FOE THE ACADEMY, " At a Meeting of the Minister Church Wardens & Vestry of St. Mary's Church on Monday 9th April 1798, in the forenoon of s'd Day at the Church, Present. Rev'd Dr. Wharton, Rector. Messrs. Thomson Neale \ Wardens Joshua M. Wallace J "Messrs. John Neale Daniel Hancock William Coxejun'' Micajah Ellis John Larzalere Robert Lucas George Painter John Tonkin " The Comniittee appointed to agree with the Trustees of the Burlington Academy for additional Ground reported that they had offered to let to the Trustees forty two feet in front in Addi- tion to the Sixty feet formerly let to them, and extending one hundred feet back from the most Northwardly Part of the Acad- emy, making about one hundred & fifty seven feet from the front for Six pounds "^ year, or the Same front & as far back as Paul Watkin's Lot extends for Seven Pounds ten Shillings "^ year, but had not yet received an Answer from the Trustees. " Extract for the Trustees of the Burlington Academy. "Joshua M. Wallace " Sec'y pro Tempore.'" AFFECTING EECORDS. In the handwriting of Dr. Wharton, in the Parish Register, are the following affecting entries : — "1798, June 2d. Mary C. Wharton, the most beloved Wife of Dr. W., died at Philadelphia. "June 3d. She was buried near the S. W. corner of St. Peter's burial ground in said City. " June 25th. Buried my poor negro Man, Frederick, drowned the day before in Delaware." IN BURLINGTON. 845 An Elegy to the Memory of Mrs. Mary Wharton, who died at Philadelphia, on the second day of June, 1798; BY HER HUSBAND. " O mihi turn quam molliter ossa quiesoant, Si nostros olim tua fistula dicat amores." Virgil. Sing our past loves, when I am gone, she said ; Thy tender strains shall cheer my clay-cold bed. C. H. w. I Dull roll the hours, and heavy hangs the day, Oppress'd with wo my broken spirit lies, Since my poor heart, to wretchedness a prey, Heav'd its last sigh o'er Mary's closing eyes. II Stretch'd on the rack of thought, ray tortured mind Eecalls each image of the doleful scene ; Kor in the range of nature can it find One transient ray that borders on serene. Ill Creation's glories, once my keenest joys. On contemplation's eye unseemly pall, Ev'n friendship's balm my loathing bosom cloys, For she is gone who once gave zest to all. IV Flow on, ye tears ; pour forth, my wo- worn breasi, O'er the cold clay your unavailing grief; For nought but sorrow now can yield me rest, In nought but tears mv heart can find relief. O ye, who fann'd by Hymen's choicest gales Once floated gaily down the stream of life, Wliile love's soft breath fiU'd all your flowing sails, And all was harmony, unmix'd with strife: VI Say, from your arms did e'er the envious blast Dash some fond hope beneath a ruthless sea. Or on rude rocks some darling object cast ? Then, " if ye lost an angel, pity me." Vll For she, alas ! was all to me, and more Than bright-ey'd fancy's fairest visions show Of female worth, when she surveys the store. And culls each antidote to human wo. VIII Soft was her heart, and gentle was her mind. They taught each wish at virtue's voice to move, AVhile bounteous heav'n had in her soul combin'd With duty friendship, and with friendship love. 346 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IX Thoughtle.ss of self alone, her gen'rous breast On social duties dwelt with fond delight ; Each gnawing care found there a place of rest, Sooth'd by Jier voice, or melted at her sight. X O lovely Marv ! dearer far to me Than Ind'ia's wealth, or pleasure's brightest charms,. What can, alas ! supply the loss of thee. For ever, ever absent from my arms ? XI Plow in this world, to me a desert grown Without my heart's best portion can I dwell ? For me forlorn, forsaken, and alone, O toll full soon the last sad solemn knell. XII Farewell, bless'd spirit ; and if aught below Can still to thee a sense of pain impart, witness not my agonising wo, Mew not the gloom that broods upon my heart. XIII Thus to the winds I breath' d my sad complaint. Along great Delaware's ma-jestic shore, 'Midst bitter sighs, impatient of restraint, And rising sorrows still demanding more : XIV When on ray clouded soul a sudden blaze Shed its mild radiance of etherial light, Such as a pitying angel oft conveys To chase the shades of intellectual night : XV Cease, faithful mourner, cease thy doleful strain ; A small still voice or said, or seem'd to say ; Dar'st thou the all-wise Disposer to arraign ? Or with rash grief control his sov' reign sway? XVI Know, then,("enough on earth for thee to know,") Thy Mary lives ; escaped from human sight, Slie soars triumphant over pain and wo. And calmly waits thee in the realms of light. XVII Each murmur now sunk gently to repose. Reluctant nature felt the sweet control, \Vhat erst was hope, to bright conviction rose, And faith's whole radiance burst upon my soul. IN BUELINGTON. 347 P^ W"! W^ S" 3 io " c g. g . -• H t^ a ra ^ cOBag^ so > o Secretaries 5-'" 2- §^3 i^'o.H H Go Q § s. a, s o ? O S -JO HS.tS- f^ - a X -r- uj c S p c> I.J re fi o £ td ZL G 'P^. Si p»- ES £, „ O I-! n 'Co o — 2. »*■ f^ -^ g=:5i^ W wis I 1° >^ O C"'— ^n'=»_ s- ras^ cc ■"•• '^ 3 — — „ 3 "> 1C OtQS-33S3 S- P3S t> ra p 3 ^ f "-< J- ^ & 2 g CO " £- S ^ £■. ►<■ 3 Q 348 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH ELECTIOSr OF A BISHOP FOE K^EW JERSEY. "An adjourned Convention " of the Church in the State of New Jersey, was held at New Brunswick, August 15* and 16'" 1798, — "for the express purpose of deliberating on the expediency of electing a Bishop" — the Rev. Henry Waddell, "President (in rotation)." The other clergy present, were the Rev"' Uzal Ogden, John Croes, Andrew Fowler, Menzies Rayner, Walter C. Gardiner and John Wade ; and lay dep- uties from twenty two congregations. The Rev. M"^ Croes, and Col. Ogden — appointed to receive and count the ballots — reported, "That for the election of a Bishop, the votes of the Convention w^ere as follows : Clergy — for the Rev. Uzal Ogden, unanimously. Laity — for the Rev. Uzal Ogden, 17 Congregations — for the Rev. Henry Waddell, 3 Congregations — for the Rev. John Croes, 1 Congregation. — (The Rev. Messrs. Ogden and Waddell did not vote.)" The testimonials of the Bishop-elect were presented to the General Convention, which ■sat in Philadelphia, June 14* 1799; and after postponement till the 18*, were met with the following : " Whereas doubts have arisen in the minds of some mem- bers of the Convention, whether all the Priests who voted in the election of the Rev. Uzal Ogden, D. D., to the office of a Bishop, in the State of New Jersey, were so qualified as to con- stitute them a majority of the resident and officiating Priests in the said State, according to the meaning of the Canon in this ■case made and provided : And whereas in a matter of so great importance to the interests of Religion, and the honor of our Church, it is not only necessary, that they who concur in recom- mending to an office so very sacred, should have a firm convic- tion of the fitness of the person they recommend, but that they should also be perfectly satisfied with respect to the regularity of every step which had been taken in the business, "Resolved, therefore, That in the opinion of the House of Dep- uties all proceedings respecting the Consecration of the Rev. Uzal Ogden, D. J)., ought to be suspended until a future Convention in the State of New-Jersey shall declai'e their sense of the subject." At a special Convention in New Jersey, "convened" Oct. 16* 1799, "for the express purposeof re-considering and declaring their sense of the regularity of the election of the Rev. Uzal Ogden, D. D., to the Episcopal office," " after full and free discussion," IN BURLINGTON. 349 three resolutions were adopted declaring the election " regular in every respect." Among those who voted "Nay," on each one of these resolutions, we find among the laity, "St. Mary's Bur- lington." An "Address" was then signed, recapitulating the matter, to be communicated to the "several Standing Com- mittees in the different States, requesting their consent to the proposed Consecration." The vote for adopting this "Address," stood, "Clergy — Yeas. Eev. M'^ Fowler, Rev. M' Rayner — Nay, Rev. M' Waddell. Laity, by Congregations, Yeas, 10 — Nays, 3, among which was that of St. Mary's, Burlington ; and the vote of Christ Church, New Brunswick, was divided, Joshua M. Wallace, Esq., was at that time the leading layman, and deputy from Burlington. f — Convention Journals. f At a special Convention in the State of New Jersey, lield at Perth Amboy, Dec. 19th 1804, — called "for the purpose of taking into consideration, and adopting such measures as may bring to a termination certain controversies existing between the Eev. Dr. Uzal Ogden, Eector of Trinity Church, in Newark, and the Vestry and Congregation of said Church, which appears to- be of such a nature as cannot be settled by themselves, and which threaten to destroy the peace and prosperity of the said Church" — as soon as the Convention was ready to proceed to business, the Rev. Dr. Ogden read " a declaration, that he withdrew himself from the Protestant Episcopal Church ; but that he would still continue to discharge his duty as Rector of Trinity Church, in Newark, and as a minister of the Church of England, conformably to the Constitution and Charter of his Church, and his letters of Orders, and Licence to preach, under the hand and seal of the Right Rev. Father in God, Richard, late Lord Bishop of London ; a copy of which declaration he handed to the President, and instantly retired." In the afternoon, the Convention adopted the following : "It appearing to this Convention, that cer- tain controversies are now existing, between the Rev. Dr. Uzal Ogden, Rector of Trinity Church, at Newark, and the Vestry and the Congregation of said Church, which have proceeded to such lengths as to preclude all hope of a favorable termination — it is resolved that this Convention do earnestly recom- mend and advise the said Dr. Ogden to relinquish his title to the Rectorship of said Church within thirty days from this date, and give notice thereof to the Chairman of the Standing Committee of this State : and we do also earnestly recommend and advise the congregation and vestry of said Church, upon such his resignation, to allow and secure to Dr. Ogden, the sum of 35250., per annum during his life. And if Dr. Ogden refuse to comply with the terms abovecnen- tioned ; that then, authority is hereby given by this Convention to the Standing Committee, with the aid and consent of a Bishop, to proceed to_ suspend said Dr. Ogden from the exercise of any ministerial duties within this State." The deputation from Trinity Church, Newark, informed the Convention, that in behalf of their Church, they were willing to accede to the conditions. At the Convention held June 5th, 1805, the Standing Committee reported that Dr. Ogden had refused to qomply with the recommendations of this Convention and that with the aid and consent of Bishop Moore of New York, they did unanimously resolve to suspend the said Rev. Dr. Ogden from the exercise of any ministerial duties within this State, and he was thereby suspended accord- ingly." "On motion the following were agreed to: 'Whereas the_ Rev. Dr. Ogden has been suspended from the exercise of any ministerial duties within the State of New Jersey, and in consequence of that suspension Trinity Church 350 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH THE OCEAN. [ Written at Long Branch, 1799.] Roll on, vast ocean, lash the sounding shore, Tin earth decay, and time shall be no more, Whilst each succeeding wave this truth proclaims, That He whose mighty voice thy fury tames. With equal power fierce nations can control And hush to calm each passion of the soul. O then, whilst ruin, like the unfettered deep, O'er half the globe extends its madd'ning sweep. Let Him, Columbia, be thy, hope and guide. That, anchor'd fast, thou may'st securely ride : On His commands, thy laws, thy conduct form. Then smile at tempests and defy the storm. c. H. w. A NEW PARSONAGE BUILT. A new Parsonage was built in 1799, for the Rev. Dr. Whar- ton, on the corner of Broad and Talbot streets. It cost "$1217- ■6-9." This house was occupied by Dr. Whartonf during all the rest of his long rectorship •,X and afterwards by Bishop Doane and his family, until they removed into "Riverside" on the bank of the Delaware. MARRIAGE OF THE REV. DR. WHARTON. " 1799, Nov. 28th. Married by the Rev. James Abercrom- bie, C. H. "Wharton, D. D., to Anne Kinsey." — Parish Register THE CHURCH MOURNS FOR THE DEATH OF WASHINGTON. James Craft's 3d Vol. MS. of "Daily Occurrences" has these entries : "Dec 14th, 1799. This day our beloved George Washington died." at Newark is destitute of the stated services of the ministry, Besolved, that the Wardens and Vestry of the said Church, be authorized to invite, oecasionally, any minister of our communion, to officiate in their Church ; and every min- ister of the Church, in this State, is permitted and requested to accept such invitation, during the pleasure of this Convention. Resolved further, That the Bishop of the Church, in the State of New York, be requested to assist the said Church by occasional supplies. — In the meantime, the Kev. Dr. Wharton of Burlington and the Eev. Mr. Jones of Amboy, are particularly requested to officiate there on Sundays the 16th and 23d of the present month, and a^^ often afterwards as either of them conveniently can attend." — Convention JouvTials of New Jersey. t" Memoranda — made on Easter Monday April 6th 1801, Mrs. Pitman takes the House in Peari Street, the fence & windows to be repaired." — Treas- urer's Account Book. X " Joseph Turner's Bond and Mortgage for purchase of House & Lot on Pearl st. June 3, 1806, ^600.00."— Ibid. IN BUELINGTON. 351 " 20th. This day our Bell tolled twice for our beloved Wash- ington dead." "21st. This day our bell tolled once for our beloved Wash- ington." " 22d. Epis. Parson Wharton preached on the death of our beloved Washington, from Isaiah XIV: 10, 11. \_All they shall speah and say unto thee, Art thou also become weak as we ? art thou become like unto us f Thy j^omp is brought down to th e grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.] " Ditto from 1st Maccabees IX : 18 to 22. [Judas also was kil- led, and the remnant fled. Then Jonathan and Simmi took Judas their brother, and buried him in the sepulchre of his fathers in Modin. Moreover they bewailed him, and all Israel made great lamentation for him, and mourned many days, saying, How is the valiant man fallen, that delivered Israel! "] f Extracts from an " Oration delivered to the citizens of Burlington X on the 22d of Febructry, 1800, in commemoration of Gen. George Washington, who died at Mount Vernon, Dec. 14, 1799, in the 68th year of his age. By William Griffith, Esq. To which is added a Prayer, on the same occasion. By Charles H. Whar- ton, D. D., and Rector of St. Mary's Church in that city. Trenton: Printed by G. Craft, MDCCC" I " [Burlington February 22d 1800. " Kesolved that Mr. Wallace and Mr. Bloomfield, do wait on William Griffith Esquire and on behalf of the Committee of arrangement, present their thanks for the Oration delivered by him this day in memory of General Washington and request of him a copy for publication. " By Order of the Committee of Arrangements. " William Coxe Jun. Chairman." t One who was present at these services — now the oldest communicant in tlie parish says, Nearly all who attended Church that day wore mourning. t This took place in St. Mary's Church. "The chancel," says a venerable lady who was present, " was covered with a staging which was draped with black, and all the hangings had been previously covered with mourning." I For transcripts of this oration, and the prayer which follows it, we are indebted to Mr. Wm. .John Potts, of Camden, N. J. 352 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " Burlington February 24th 1800'. " Gentlemen "In complying with your request to have a eopy of the address delivered by me to the citizens of Burlington on the 22d instant, for publication you have a real proof of ray personal respect ; as no motive, but that, could have prevailed over my reluctance to give publicity to the only imperfect feature in the sublime and appropriate performances of the day. The circumstances of its preparation, known to yourselves, will I am^ persuaded,. excuse me to you from the imputation of culpable inattention in executing this part of your arrangement ; and with others, brev- ity and sincerity will, I hope, procure it some indulgence. " "With much respect and esteem. " I am, Gentlemen, " Your Obedient Servant, Wii. Griffith. "To the Gentlemen composing the committee of arrangement iii the city of Burlington, for the 22d of Feb. 1800. " J^° The Committee of Arrangement having obligingly pi'e- sented the subscriber with the copyright of the Oration, it is- secured according to law. G. Craft.]" " ORATION. " The Day, which for so many years has never returned, but to suffuse every eye with pleasurable recollection and to gladden every heart with delightful anticipation — This day which gave to Human Nature, an ornament ; to America, her greatest bene- factor ; and to the World, a bright exemplar of every virtue, by a mysterious providence, has become an epoch of painful retro- spection, and unavailing sorrow. " Whilst its annual returns gave to a grateful people, another, and another opportunity of honoring the living object of their affections, the rapture of possession seemed to repress the admo- nitions of time or but faintly listened to the voice which told u& that Washington must die. " This event, which all knew would happen, was by all post- poned ; and each one cherished the fond illusion, that he who IN BURLINGTON. 353 had surpassed all others, in glory, and in usefulness, might add a new prerogative to humanity, and exceed the ordinary limits of mortal existence. " Vain were our wishes and unrealized our hopes ! The deep, the extensive, the unceasing lamentation, Avhich is heard through- out the American empire, proclaims to the world, that Washing- ton is no more ! Yes ! that mind which penetrated the destinies of his country — that courage which undertook her deliverance — that wisdom and fortitude which led her to independence — that love which planted the Tree of Liberty here, and watered it with the tears of parental solicitude — they no longer animate your Washington ! " To you, who have felt the public shock, and added so man}- tears to the tide of public grief, it were unnecessary to describe its extent, and unkind to retouch the sensibility which an event so sudden and so affecting has produced in our country. " Invited, through your preference on this day, dedicated by national repect to the commemoration of the illustrious dead, to exert my efforts — alas how unequal ! in rendering homage to his exalted character — it is due to my own convictions, and to your expectations, that I renounce the design of pei-sonal and historical panegyric. I have no expressions which can con- vey an Eulogium on Washington ! I stand not here to delineate his person.' You who saw him in the vigour of life, when prostrate Freedom first dyed his cheek with flushes of resentment — indig- nant at her wrongs ! and the voice of his country summoned him to her succour — you can never forget his graceful form, and his commanding aspect. We who have seen him bending with years, and furrowed with public cares, can never forget the filial rever- ence which his presence inspired. And to you who have never seen him — and to posterity — a West and a Stewart, have given of his figure and countenance, whatever Art could borrow from the life. "Nor do I stand here to recount his actions, or to grace with the splendors of language, his intrinsic claims to present and to future admiration. z 354 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " The great drama, in which he bore so conspicuous a part, is over. To review its august scenery — to rehearse its wonderful events — to follow him in all his vicissitudes, were equally super- fluous and impossible. " You require no register of his achievements ; for you were all witnesses of their performance or partakers in their benefits. Actors with him or Spectators ! they are imprinted on every heart, and live in characters indellible as his own unrivalled pre-eminence. " The faithful page of history will hand down to succeeding ages, his exploits of war, and arts of peace : — To other pens must be committed the delightful office, with glowing rhetoric, and in immortal song, to trace the countless services which he rendered to his country, and the unceasing honors, and bound- less gratitude, by which they were rewarded. " While orators mount thro' the annals of time, and examine the lists of fame, for subjects of historic resemblance, and models of eulogistic contrast — while poets and historians, are emulous to transmit to other times the striking incidents of his fortune, and the varied and brilliant succession of important actions, which distinguished him above other men — " I would leave comparison, to those who can find parallels ; and the relation of battles and triumphs, to those who excel in epic eloquence. "On this occasion you willpermit me, my indulgent audience, to pursue a less splendid — but may I hope, not an unpleasing theme. I would draw you from the contemplation of those past events, and personal objects, which so dazzle and captivate our senses — and fix your minds upon the inherent qualifications, which rendered his life so useful ; his example so impressive ; and his precepts so invaluable. " My countrymen ! If you have seen your enemy wasted, defeated, and driven from your borders, under his military guidance — if order, peace and happiness, have grown out of his civil administration — if his experience in war and in govern- ment claims your highest consideration, and his truth and love give intrinsic weight to his opinions — it is of the utmost impor- tance, and an obvious duty, that we imitate the conduct and IN BURLINGTON. 355 pursue those maxims, which rendered him illustrious, and America powerful and happy, " His life — his virtues, and his principles address themselves to •our imitation, in every relation, which connects us with each other and with our common country." " PRAYER. " Almighty and everlasting God, the author of life and death, who dost not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men, we do in all humility submit our wills entirely to thine; most humbly beseeching thee to accept of our thanks and praise for all the graces and favors vouchsafed untp our beloved fellow- citizen, now, we trust, in peace. We thank thee for having raised up such a man at such a period, to be unto his country a Joshua in her battles, and a Moses in her councils. We ac- knowledge with grateful hearts the incalcuable national bless- ings, which we enjoy from thy bounty, to which thou wast pleased to make him so eminently instrumental. We adore thy Provideace in directing him to adopt and enabling him to pur- sue, at one time, that wise system of peace, moderation and justice, which delivered us from the horrors and calamities of war — and at another, that system of vigour and resolution, by which we escaped the still more direful disasters of anarchy and prostration of principle. To him — to his successor, thy servant, and to other virtuous fellow citizens like them, under thee we are indebted, that the wild spirit of political fanaticism has not desolated our country ; that the convulsions of Europe have not been felt on our borders ; that thy existence, thy worship, and thy religion have not been publicly questioned, insulted and abolished. For all these mighty and undeserved blessings, we ■desire here publicly and solemnly, to praise and glorify thy gracious Providence ; most humbly beseeching thee, that all the present and future leaders of our armies, and directors of our councils, may be inspired with the same constancy and intrepidity — the same sagacity and wisdom — the same moderation and humanity, which thou was pleased to bestow upon thy servant, Washington! May the citizens of America, learn to emulate all his public virtues, and ever keep in mind the solemn testi- mony, which he bears to the necessity and excellency of thine everlasting gospel, in his farewell address to his country, where he expressly declares that freedom cannot subsist without moral- ity, nor morality without religion. And now, O holy and eternal God, Father of all Creatures, and Lord of the Universe! 35G HISTORY OF THE CHURCH who callest upon all orders and conditions of men, by precepts, promises and threatenings — by mercies and by judgments— teach us to admire and adore all the wisdom, effects and infinite varieties of thy Providence ; and make us to regulate our affec- tions and conduct, by obedience, by repentance, by all manner of holy living, that we may never provoke thee to jealousy, much less to wrath and indignation against us. Keep far from our land the sword of the destroying Angel ; and let us not be consumed by the public expressions of thy wrath — by pestilen- tial diseases — by the fury of war — by calamitous, sudden, and horrid accidents. Lord open our understandings, that in all thy dispensations we may know the meaning of thy voice, when thou speakest, either from Heaven or from Earth in signs and judgments — And let a godly fear so soften our spirits, and an intense love so inflame and sanctify our desires, that we may comprehend every intimation of thy pleasure at its first and remotest representation ; and be thereby induced, by timely repentance to go forth to meet thee, and stop the messengers of ■ thine anger. Let thy restraining grace, and the observation of the issues of thy justice, so allay our unruly passions, that we be not severe and forward in condemning others, nor backward in passing sentence upon ourselves. Make us obedient to thy voice speaking in holy scripture — to tremble at the same, when sounding in the wonders and great effects of thy providence ; but cautious not to enter into thy recesses of the sanctuary, nor search the forbidden records of thy councils — to read our duty in the pages of revelation, not in the labels of accidental effects — that thy judgments may confirm thy word and thy word teach us our duty. Teach us to implore thy compassion on us in these days of delirious innovation and mad confusion ; lest, for our sins, we be delivered up to lawless violence and distraction. O Lord! prevent the judgements that afflict other nations, and hang over oifrs. Purify us from all such crimes as may excite thy heavy displeasure against us; from impurity and drunken- ness; from swearing, lying and perjury; from blasphemy, in- justice, fraud, disobedience, malice, and uncharitableness. Take from among us the spirit of atheism, irreligion and profaneness; and, in mercy convert all such as encourage any of these vices, which may provoke thee to give us up to infidelity and destruc- tion. And since as thy word informs us, "For the transgression of the land, many are the princes thereof," that is, since a con- fused government is the punishment of national Avickedness, O give us not over unto the will of our adversaries — of such as strive to perplex the councils and operations of our government. Restore unto us that peace and unanimity, which was formerly IN BURLINGTON. 357 the boast and protection of our land ; and grant above all things that while we progress in the science of true freedom, and in the enjoyment of legal security, yve may be still more anxious lO become and to continue a people fearing and serving thee, and daily advancing in the ways of virtue and religion. AH which we humbly ask in the name and mediation of Jesus Christ, our Saviour — to whom with the Father, and Holy Spirit, be ascribed all honour and glory, world without end. Amen. AUTHORITY TO DEMAND BUEIAL FEES. " 1800 April 14. The Minister shall have authority to de- mand 12 I 6 for attending the funeral of persons who do not belong to the Church. Persons who have left the Church or who are not contributors are considered as not belonging to the Church, any right their ancestors had to the contrary notwith- standing." — Minutes of the Vestry. TRUSTEES OF THE FUND FOE MAINTAINING A MINISTER. "Whereas the Subscribers together with sundry persons now deceased have at various times subscribed and paid into the hands of the Wardens of St. Mary's Church in the City of Bur- lington and State of New Jersey certain sums of money the interest of which was to be applied to the maintenance of an orthodox Minister of the Church of England and was declared to be at all times hereafter at the sole disposal of the Wardens and Vestry of the said Church for the use aforesaid as will ap- pear by the original subscription paper dated the thirteenth day of March 1775. And whereas the Interest arising from the said fund has not hitherto been applied agreeably to the inten- tion of the subscribers from a wish entertained by them, and confirmed by the assent of the persons heretofore exercising the duties of the Minister Church Wardens and Vestry of the said Church, that the said Fund should from time to time be put out at Interest until the aggregate sum should amount to Five hun- dred Pounds current Money of New Jersey after which time the annual interest should be applied conformably to the Intention of the subscribers. And whereas further it appearing by a Statement of the said Fund that it amounted to upwards of the 358 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH sum of Five hundred Pounds, the Minister Church Wardens and Vestry of the said Church did by a Resolution of the said Corporation passed on Monday the 15th day of April 180O order and direct a meeting of the Subscribers to the said fund to be convened at the Church aforesaid on Monday the fifth day of May A. D. 1800 for the purpose of appointing Trustees of the said Fund with power and authority to put the monies thereto belonging out at interest and to apply the Interest thereof an- nually hereafter to the maintenance of the Minister of the said Church as expressed in the original subscription paper hereunto annexed. Now know all men that we the subscribers having attended on the day and at the place aforesaid and having pro- ceeded to the appointment of Trustees aforesaid did elect consti- tute and appoint Joshua Maddox Wallace and William Coxe junior the present Church Wardens and Treasurer of the said Church of St. Mary and their successors in office together with one other member of the said Vestry to be elected at their annual meeting Trustees of the Fund aforesaid and until such election shall be held Daniel Hancock shall be the third Trustee with power and authority to invest the amount thereof in good and sufficient obligations or securities public or private for the use and purposes hereinbefore mentioned, and to apply the annual Interest thereof to the support of the Minister at St. Mary's Church aforesaid for the time being, keeping regular accounts of their proceedings in the premises subject to the inspec- tion of the Vestry of the said Church at all times and to be de- livered up together with the obligations aforesaid to their Successors in Office within ten days after the expiration of their office. AMOUNT OF THE FUND MAY 5, 1800. Dollars Ct< Cash in the hands of the Treasurer of St. Mary's Church 561 51 Charles Ellis's Note p'ble in one year from April 2, 1800 252 8t> Micajah Ellis's Bond Judgt & Mortgage do 252 8i) George Hancock's Bond dated 1 April 1795, £88 5 6 235 '■:>■■ Thomson Neale's Bond dated 17 April 1795 £25 00 Interest 5 years due Ap. 17, 1800 8 15 £33 15 90 00 equal to £522 4 11 Dolls. 1392 G5 IN BUELINGTON. 359 " Witness our hands the day abovementioned. AViLLiAM Smith, John Tonkin, Wm. Coxe, jun., John Neale, Eos'" Lucas, Daniel Hanc(_)ijk, George Painter, Tiio-mson Neale, - Charles Ellis Executor to Daniel Ellis, Joseph Bloompield." opinion of wm. GtRIFl'ITH, ESQ. " Mr. Coxe having communicated to me certain propositions, which the Revd. Doctor Wharton intends to make to the Vestry of St. Mary's — as the terms upon which he can consent to re- main in the Church — for my opinion whether the appropriations therein required can be made by the Vestry according to the Charter ; and having carefully examined the same am very clear that the Vestry have full power to go to the extent of those propo- sals and much further if they conceived it for the service of the Church. If the Vestry or any gentleman of it wishes any further satisfaction on this point I will very cheerfully give it. It is perfectly clear to me that there exists no obstacle to a com- pliance unless it should be the disposition of the Vestry ; and I only wonder how any doubt could have arisen — as to their right of making any contract of this sort with the minister — calculated for the service of the Church and for its most essential interests. "Wm. Griffith." "Octr. 6th 1801." REV. DR. WHARTON ELECTED PRESIDENT OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE. " To the Vestry of St. Mary's Church "Burlington Oct. 7th 1801 " Gentlemen " I presume that none of you are ignorant of the appointment to which I have been elected at New- York, f Its emoluments t "The deserved reputation which Dr. Wharton's scholarship had procured him, rendered him an object of great desire with several of our literary insti- tutions. As early as 1785, he was sought for as Principal of the Protestant 360 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH are such as would place me in an independent & affluent situa- tion for life : The duties are light, & the station very respectable. A Church now vacant in the suburbs of that City may also probably be obtained, which, I am told, would offer a handsome salary without exacting any parochial duties besides that of preaching every Sunday morning. It must be evident to you, Gentlemen, that, in a pecuniary point of view, nothing in the offer of this Church bears any proportion to these advantages. On the contrary, all the funds, which I receive fall greatly short of my support; so that I have been obliged to incroach consider- ably on my Capital, and to expend annually almost the Avhole of my private income. Under these circumstances, the Vestry of this Church will not, I trust, deem it either uncandid or un- generous, if I endeavour to secure a decent and permanent establishment. Indeed I conceive it my duty so to do; & I shall accordingly move to New- York, unless the proposals which I am going to submit to the Vestry, should be carried into effect. In making these proposals I am actuated with a sincere attachment to the Members of this Church in general, with a deep concern for its prosperity, & with a due & grateful sense of the kind exertions which have been made by its Vestry for my accommodation & comfort ; for which exertions I pray them to accept my most affectionate thanks, & to believe me fully convinced that the present funds of the Church could not authorize their extension. AVhat I mean, therefore, to propose at present, is — " First. That ray present establishment consisting of the Episcopal Academy of Philadelphia, under the patronage of the Bishop and Clergy; but declined on account of his health, which had been mucli enfeebled by nervous fever. In 1801, he was unanimously elected to the Presidency of Columbia College, in the city of New York, which he accepted, and pre- Bided at the Commencement ; but in the course of the year, to the great dis- appointment of the friends of the College, tendered his resignation. In 1803, he was powerfully urged to become Principal of the College at Beaufort, Soutli Carolina, and Keotor of the Parish there, but declined the appointment. The emoluments of office, in both these latter cases, would greatly have exceeded the value of his parochial living. But he loved retirement. He was unwill- ing to undertake duties which his health might not enable him to discharge. He was reluctant to dissolve the sacred bond which years of endearment and confidence liail formed with the friends of his bosom and the people of his charge. And more than all, he had learned, with an Apostle, in whatever state lie was, therewith to be content." — Spragve's Avvah, p. 337. IN BURLINGTON. 361 House and Lot where I live with the salary of £175 per annum, shall be permanent ; & that the Vestry do now make an appro- priation of any future revenues & interests, which may accrue to the Church over & above the present income as an addition to my permanent salary aforesaid to be received by me as the same arise & come into the possession of the Church ; provided nevertheless, that such addition to my permanent salary shall not be wished or expected to exceed four hundred dollars per annum, & provided also, that before any such surplus revenue shall be applied to my use as aforesaid, there shall be deducted from it all such moneys as may be necessary for the repairs of the Church, & other usual & incidental expenses. " Secondly. That as it is possible I may from age or infir- mity become incapable of performing parochial duties, in that case I should not expect either my permanent or additional salary to continue, but my proposal is, that the House & lot, '.vhere I now dwell should be legally secured to me free of rent during my natural life. " Thirdly. That in case Mrs. Wharton should survive me, she shall be allowed to occupy the said house & Lot for one year after free of rent. "It will be perceived that in proposing these terms I ask no present addition to my salary ; and shall only obtain it as the funds increase. ]\Iy expectations rest upon a mere uncertainty ; but, in my present circumstances, I could wish them to be as secure as they can be. As to my becoming disabled by age or infirmity from officiating in the Church ; it is a bare possibility. In that event however. Prudence on my part, & Justice, I trust, on the part of the Vestry must suggest the propriety of securing a house to reside in for the short time that I should probably survive such inability to discharge the duties of the Ministry. In the mean time all the revenues of the Church might be applied to the support of my Successor, who would also have a reasonable expectation of the House & lot coming speedily into his occupation. Mrs. Wharton's surviving me is also a con- tingency. But should this happen, I am convinced that I do but justly appreciate the delicacy & generosity of the Vestry in 362 HISTOEY OF THE CHUECH believing that they will cheerfully permit her to reside for one year in the House, if she find it convenient to do so. "The propositions which I have made appear to my mind just & reasonable. They call for no immediate accession of Salary — they provide only for small accommodations in case of certain possible contingencies. They are in short, such as in my mind bear no proportion to the sacrifices which I make, in, order to obtain them, that I may continue with a Congregation which I love & respect. Security, however, will greatly en- hance their value ; for however disposed I am to confide in those, from whom I have received so many proofs of kindness & attachment, yet as continual changes both of Men & Opinions are taking place around us, no Prudent Person, or Friend of mine would desire, that I should leave these points to future casualties. I am about to relinquish for them great & perma- nent advantages, & should justly incur the reproaches of my own mind, did I not endeavor to make myself secure in the unequivalent Compensation, which I propose to accept in their place. " The Vestry has now my propositions before them. If they be of opinion that my Ministry & usefulness among them have been, or may be such as to call for their assent to them, my intention is, by God's blessing, to remain where I am, & to dedicate my services to the promoting of virtue & true religion among the members of this Church. "With respect, I remain, " Gentlemen, your friend & Humble Serv' "Charles H, Whaetox." " October 7th, 1801. This Letter was received by the Vestry and read at a Meeting of the Corporation of St. Mary's Churcii held said day. After mature deliberation the Corporation agreed to the Proposals made by the Eev. Dr. Wharton, and for themselves & their Successors to pay him agreeably to what is therein mentioned, and to comply with all the other Proposi- tions therein contained, reserving to themselves any addition that may be made to the present Eates of the Pews, Dr. Whar- IN BUELINGTOK 365 ton agreeing that no addition is to be made to his Salary hv increasing the present Eates of pews. " Joshua M. Wallace, Sec'y pro tern. " to the Corporation of 8t. Mary's Church." THE S. P. G. GIVE THEIR LAND IN BURLINGTON TO ST, mart's CHURCH. On the 13th of April, 1803, the Corporation of St. Mary's Church received from the S. P. G. the famous property men- tioned so often in the preceding pages ; the full particulars of which are given in the following extracts from the Deed of Conveyance : " Whereas the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts by virtue of divars good conveyances and assuran- ces in the Law do stand seized of an estate in fee simple of and in certain Lots of Land, Tenements and hereditaments herein- after described situate within the bounds of the City and Town- ship of Burlington in the county of Burlington in the State of New Jersey in North America and avhereas the said Lots of Land and premises were originally designed by the said Society, for the support and maintenance of the Episcopal Church in the said City of Burlington but since the separation of the colonies from the Kingdom of Great Britain by the War and the Treaty of peace have for the most part laid open and unproductive either to the said Society or to the said Episcopal Church and whereas the Minister Churchwardens and Vestrymen of the said Church have earnestly requested of the said Society to grant and convey the said premises to and for the use and mainte- nance of the said Episcopal Church in the City of Burlington and the said Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in For- eign Parts are willing and minded to comply with the said request NOW this indenture witnesseth that the said Society in consideration of the request aforesaid and also of five shillings to the said Society paid by the said Minister Churchwardens and Vestry men the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have according to their estate and interest in the premises and 364 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH so far as they lawfully can or may but not further or otherwise by these presents do grant Bargain sell enfeoff assure and con- firm to the said Minister Churchwardens and Vestrymen and their Successors and Assigns all that certain Tract of Land at Burlington upon Delaware River Beginning at the End of the Street which bounds the water lots by the head of the Street leading by the Creek side from the River to Broad Street and runs from the said End of the Street by the Creek Street fifty seven perches and a half to Broad Street then by Broad Street fforty five perches to a stake then about North by East sixty one perches and one half to the said Street bounding the Water Lots then by the said Street thirty four perches and a half to the place of beginning containing about fifteen acres be the same more or less as also all that Lot called Water Lot Beginning at the aforesaid Street leading from High Street ranging parallel with the East Wall of the House formerly John Tatham now burnt and runs Northward in the same parallel to the River then by the said River One hundred feet and so back again South- wards to the said Street by which it is measured one hundred feet to the place of beginning As also one certain parcel of Meadow Land near to a Bridge commonly called and known by the name of London Bridge in the Town Bounds Beginning at a Stake formerly corner to James Wells his four acres by a small Creek that Bounds Burlington and runs by said James Wells four acres West six chains to a Gum tree and then South three chains to an Oak and South East seven Chains to a Creek and thence by the said Creek as it runs Southwardly to a corner Stake formerly Samuel Staeeys then by the said Samuel Stacey's Meadow Land Northwest Westerly twelve chains formerly to Christopher Wetherills meadow Land and theuce by the same North North East six Chains and thence North to the Small Creek and from thence along the said Small Creek to the corner Stake where it first began containing about Ten Acres as also a Lot of Land within the bounds of the City of Burlington lyino' at the point or East end of the Island by the Creek bounded by the Land formerly Surveyed to John Tatham and by his Son sold to the said Society on the West End and the said Creek on the East running the whole length of the said Tathams Land IN BURLINGTON. 36.> from River Street to Broad Street being fifty seven perches and a half and in Breadth at the North and from the said Tathams Land to the said Creek near Eight perches and in the middle two perches and at the South- and by Broad Street four perches ex- tending all the length to- the low water mark containing one acre and three quarters of an acre Surveyed for the use of the said Society and recorded in Basses Book of Surveys folio 119 remaining in the Secretarie's Office at Burlington Together with all and Singular the profits improvements privileges heredita- ments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in auy wise appertaining to have andto Sold the premises with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Minister Church wardens and Vestrymen their Successors and assigns to and for the Sole and only proper use benefit and behoof of thesaid Min- ister Churchwardens and Vestrymen their Successors and assigns forever for the use and maintenance of the Episcopal Church in the City of Burlington aforesaid and to &: for nO' other use or uses whatsoever and the said Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts for themselves and their Successors do covenant grant and agree to and with the said Minister Churchwardens and Vestrymen their Siiccessors- and assigns that they shall and may from time to time and at all times hereafter have hold occupy possess and enjoy all and Singular the said above Bargained or Granted premises and everv of them with their and every of their Appurtenances and all andt every the rents Issues profits and Commodities thereof coming arising and growing have and take without any matter of Lett- Suit Trouble Vexation Eviction Disturbance or other Hindrance or Molestation whatsoever of the said Society for the Propaga- tion of the Gospel or their Successors or of any other person or persons whatsoever in testihony whereof the said Society for the Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts have here- unto affixed their Corporate Sea! at the palace of his Grace the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury situate at Lambeth in the County Surrey in England the day and year first above writ- ten."t t" Received 26lh September 1803 and Recorded in book M" of Deeds page- 588 &c in the Clerks office at Burlington." 366 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Joseph Rigley of Carey Street in the Parish of Saint Clement Danes within the Liberty of Westminster in the County of Middlesex Clerk to Messieurs Oddie and Forster of the same Place Solicitors maketh Oath and saith that he this Deponent was present as a Witness and did see the Deed of Conveyance hereunto annexed duly sealed with the Common Seal of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts and saith that the same seal was set and affixed thereto in the pres- ence of this Deponent and that the Name " Joseph Rigley" set or subscribed to the said Deed of Conveyance as Witness to the Sealing thereof is of the pro^r Hand Writing of this Deponent. Joseph Rigley. Sworn at the Mansion House "i in London this thirteenth Day of > April 1803 before me J Pbice Mayor To ALL TO AVHOM these Presents shall come' I Charles Price Esquire Lord Mayor of the City of London Do hereby Cee- TIFIE that on the Day of the Date hereof, personally came and appeared before me Joseph Rigley the Deponent named in the Affidavit hereunto annexed, being a person well known and worthy of good Credit, and by solemn Oath which the said Deponent then took before me upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, did solemnly and sincerely declare testifie and depose to be true the several matters and things mentioned and •contained in the said annexed affidavit. In Faith and Testimony^ whereof I the said Lord Mayor have caused the Seal of the Office of Mayoralty of the said City of London to be here- unto put and affixed and the Deed of Conveyance [l. S.J mentioned and referred to in and by the said Affi- davit to be hereunto also annexed Dated in London the tliirteenth Day of April in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and three. WiNDALE. — Original in Parish Archives. IN BURLINGTOX. 367 "' 1803, Oct 2" To cash paid Joshua M. Wallace, Jun'^ Ex- penses attending on and procuring a Conveyance of the Society Lots, £18.15."— Account Book DIOCESAX OFFICES OF DE. 1VHAET0N. June 5th, 1805. The annual convention of the Church in Xew Jersey was held in St. Mary's, Burlington. Divine ser- vice was read by the Eev. John Croes, of New Brunswick, and a sermon was delivered by the Rev. Jasper Davis Jones, of Perth Amboy. The Eev. Andrew Fowler, of Shrewsbury, president of the last convention, took the chair. Five clergy- men were present, and six churches were represented by lay- deputies, those from St. Mary's being Messrs. Joshua M. Wal- lace, William Coxe, Daniel Hancock,t and Thomson Neale.J The Eev. Dr. Wharton look the chair, as President, and the Eev. Mr. Jones, succeeded as A'^ice President, in rotation. Mr. William Coxe was appointed Secretary. Thursday, June 6th. The following were chosen "Eepre- sentatives to attend the General Convention :" Eev. Chas. H. Wharton, D. D., Eev. Henry Waddell, Eev. John Croes, Eev. Jasper Davis Jones, and Messrs. Samuel Ogden, Joshua M. Wallace, William Coxe, and Andrew Bell. The following were chosen as the standing committee : The Eev. Dr. Wharton, President, and ex-officio Chairman, the Eev. John Croes, the Eev. Henry James Feltus, the Eev. Jasper Davis Jones, and Messrs. Joshua M. Wallace, Samuel Ogden, Andrew Bell, and William Coxe. "Agreeably to the direction of a canon of the General Conven- tion of 1804," the fiv« clergymen present in Convention, reported t " 1807, Oct. 7th. Buried Daniel Hancock, a respectable Vestr}'man of this Church." — Parish Register. ;i:"1808. May 29th. Buried Tliomson Keale, the oldest and a respectable Vestryman of this Church." — Ibid. His headstone, not far from the vestry-door, of the new St. Mary's Church, reads: " Sacred to the memory of Thomson Xeale, Esqr., who departed this life on tlie 27 th of May, 1808, aged 65 years. " Far from this world of toil and strife, He's present with the Lobd, The labours of his mortal life- End in a just reward.' 368 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH the number of families, communicants, baptisms, marriages, etc., in their several congregations during the last year.f " On motion, it was unanimously resolved. That every church in this state which has omitted for three years last past, to send any delegate to the Convention of the same, and shall omit to do so for two years more, shall be deemed as acting very irregularly, and paying no attention to that spirit of union and wholesome discipline, without which our Church cannot be supported or distinguished from other societies." BISHOP WHITE PREACHES IX BURLINGTON. "Dec. 5th, 1805. Bishop White preached in St. Mary'a from St. Matthew III, 1 to 9 verses — [In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the vilderness of Judea, and saying, Repent ye : for the Idngdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying. The voice of one crying in the wilderness. Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. And the same John had his raiment of cameVs hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and xoild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan, and were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduoees come to his baptism, he said unto them, generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the ivrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance.] Sung Ps. 105— 1st 4 verses. Ps. 104— do."— Craft's MS. "Daily Occurrences." SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR AN ORGANIST. " We whose names are underwritten being desirous of encour- aging & promoting sacred harmony in the Church of Burling- ton & of raising for that purpose a moderate compensation for a person able and willing to play the Organ in the said Church at Morning & Evening Service do promise to pay to the person aforesaid or his order annually the following sums : July 1st 1806. " Lydia Riche $6.00, Wm. Coxe |8.00, Chas. H. Wharton $5.00, J. Mcllvaine $8.00, Dr. Mcllvaine $4.00, Mrs, Lea f This was the beginning of annual parochial reports. IN BURLINGTON. 3G9 $3.00, Edward Shippen $2.00, Elias Boudinot $6.00, Turpin Kilby $3.00, Robert Lucas $2.00, Abraham Vansciver $1.00, John Scott $L50,' Nathan A. Cole $2.00, Miss Raids $2.00, O. Hoagland $2.00, Hannah Kinsey $2.00, Charles Ellis $2.00, William Griffith $5.00, George Hancock $1.50, Thomas Mills $3.00."— Original MS. ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE CHURCH, AGREED UPON. On the 6th of August, 1810, articles of agreement were signed, and sealed, for enlarging and otherwise altering, the Church fabric. The stipulations were these : "Whereas the Vestry of the Episcopal Church of Burlington New Jersey intend making certain alterations & additions to said Church in the Town of Burlington, and to employ in the alterations & additions of said building a quantity of work in wood, — And whereas Samuel Gillis, Carpenter is willing and ■doth hereby undertake & contract to perform all the Carpen- ter's work necessary in the above mentioned alterations & addi- tions, in the best & most workmanlike manner, & agreeably to the drawings & designs hereunto annexed, and under the direc- tion of Rob' Mills Architect, — Now therefore, it is agreed by & between the said parties in the following manner, — 1st. That in consideration * of the work hereby stipulated to be done, and agreeably to the design of the said Rob' Mills, hereunto annexed (which form part of this agreement, and are to all intents and purposes of equal force & validity as if herein particularly set forth,) The said Yestry of the Episcopal Church of Burlington will pay, or cause to be paid unto the said Samuel Gillis, the Sum of Four hundred dollars at such times & in such proportions as the advanced state of the work will justify. 2d. And on the part of the said Samuel Gillis it is hereby agreed with the Yestry of said Church, that in consideration of the said sum of four hundred dollars to be duly paid to him in the manner before recited, he shall & will perform all the alter- 2a 370 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH ations & additions set forth in the aforesaid drawings & designs referred to (except the pulpit and reading desk) in the- best and most workmanlilce manner — It is agreed that as much of the old materials are to be used in the execution of the new work, as propriety & economy -will sanction ; & that the taking apart of the old work for this pur- pose (after it is pulled down as above mentioned) is included in the general agreement — M'' Gillis is to give such instructions to the Bricklayer in the performance of the Brick work, during the absence of M'' Mills,, as the drawings before referred to will point out. And for the true & faithful performance of all & singular the articles & agreement hereinbefore particularly set forth, we here- unto bind ourselves ; — & in witness thereof have hereto inter- changably set our hands & seals the day and year above written — Joshua M. Wallace, [l. s.] Samuel Gillis. [l. s.] Sealed & delivered "| In the presence of / Maey M. "Wallace RoB^ Mills. CONTRACT FOE A XEW PULPIT. On the 29th of January, 1811, articles of agreement were signed for erecting a new pulpit in the Church, which were in these terms : " Whbbeas the Church of Burlington intend to erect a pulpit in said church & to employ in its erection a certain quantity of work in wood, And whereas the said Samuel Gillis is willing & doth hereby undertake & contract to provide & set the same in the said building in the best & most workmanlike manner & agreeably to the designs and under the direction of Rob' Mills architect & according to the drawings & descriptions hereunto annexed — " Now therefore it is agreed by and between the said parties- hereunto in manner & form following — viz — " On the part of the said Church it is covenanted & agreed with the said Saml Gillis that in consideration & in payment of IN BURLINGTOX. 371 the work hereby stipulated to be done the said Church will pay or cause to be paid the sum of ninety five dollars in the follow- ing proportions, viz, " 1st As soon as the outer work enclosing the reading desk is up, capped and bauded. Fifty dollars. " 2d As soon as the steps of the stairs platforms of Reading desk & pulpit are fixed the further sum of Thirty dollars — " 3d And as soon as the pulpit is completed agreeably to draw- ings the sum of Fifteen dollars, in all the sum of Ninety_five dol- lars. ''And on the part of the said Saml Gillis it is hereby cov- enanted and agreed with the said Church as follows, to wit, "That in consideration of the said sum to be to him duly paid at the periods above recited amounting in all to the sum of ninety five dollars, he shall and will at his own proper cost & expense provide & set all the work of said pulpit agreeably to the an- nexed drawings & designs of the said Eob' Mills (which form part of this agreement & are to all intents & purposes of equal force & validity as if herein particularly set forth) in the best & most workmanlike manner. "It is understood in this agreement that all the necessary materials for the performance of the above mentioned work are to be provided by the said Church. And for the true and faith- ful performance of the aforesaid articles & agreements particu- larly set forth, the subscribers hereunto bind themselves jointly & severally their & each of their heirs Executors administrators & successors — In witness whereof, they have hereunto inter- changeably set their hands & seals the day & year first above written — " On Behalf of the Church "Joshua M. Wallace, [l. s.] Church Warden. "Samuel Gillis. [l. s.J "Sealed & delivered in \ the presence of J " Witness Tho^ Mills " Eachel B. Wallace." 372 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH DIAGRAM OF ST. MARY'S CHTJECH. Up to the autumn of 1810— after its extension westward, under the rectorship of the Rev. Dr. Odell, in 1769— the interior of the Church (so far as we can ascertain, without any drawings) is tolerably represented by this diagram : ht=lJ ... Holy Table. b. Chancel. I. Pi-ayer Desk. d. Pulpit, with sounding-board. e. Steps to Pulpit. f.\ Font, with pyramidal coyer. fj. Governor's Pew, with canopy and curtains. h. Large Square Pew. ('. South Door. j. North, Door. ^. Staircase to Gallery. /. Gallery, across the W. end. m. Clerk's Desk, in the Gallery. n. Large East Window. 0. Windows. p. Organ. IN BUELINGTOK 373 DEATH OF THE PEIXCIPAL OP THE ACADEMY. "1811, March 22d. Buried John Michael Hanckel, Prin- cipal of the Buriington Academy. Eximiae pietatis Juvcnis." — Parish Register. The headstone, at his grave, in St. Mary's Church yard, has, at its top, a large medallion, on which is represented a youth with wings, seated on the clouds, cheerfully looking upon a vision of the cross with rays of glory radiating from it — while upon a scroll, gracefully supported by the clouds on which he sits, are the words, " Blissful reality of my hopes." Beneath this medallion is this inscription : In memory of JOHN MICHAEL HANCKEL late Principal of the Academy in this City who died March 21"' 1811, in the 24* year of his age. His talents were of the first order his acquirements great and his labours as an instructor of youth were indefatigable and eminently crowned with success. As a Man his conduct was blameless : as a Christian it was exemplary. " Blissful path with safety trod As it leads the Soul to God." WORSHIP, IN THE CHUECH BUILDING, RESUMED. " 1811, April 28th, After worshipping at the Academy for nearly 8 months, on this day we resumed our Worship in the Church in its improved state."t — Parish Register. SIZE- AND APPEARANCE OF THE CHURCH. " The Church, after this addition, having been increased in size three times, was in the form of a rectangular parallelogram, t"Jan. 12th 1813. To cash paid D. Allinson for printing Hymns, at opening the Church after the Alteration, f 1.50." — Ireasurer's Account Book. 374 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH extending East and West sixty-three feet three inches, and ]SVth and South thirty-three feet four inches ; having at the East end a chevet, or semi-circular termination, in which was placed the chancel. At the West end was the choir, over which (supported by large square pillars, rising through the roof,) was fixed the belfry." — Extract from " Tlie Missionary." BROTHERLY LOVE COXTINUES, IN THE CHURCH IX KEW JERSEY. Rev. Dr. Wharton to the Rev. Dr. Croes. f "Dec' 23 1811 "Reverend & dear Sir: " Since the receipt of yours of the 4* Inst, I have been continu- ally contemplating a ride to with a view of ascertain- ing more certainly the situation of M'' but for nearly two months the eruption on my legs, wh afflicts me every fall, has confined me at home, & indeed almost to the house, except on Sundays. It is not, thank God, as bad as it was last year, & I think the worst is now over. If upon inquiry I should find things as they have been represented to me, I will cheerfully contribute the sum which you mention, & will give you notice accordingly. It is a subject of much regret, that the services of this Gentleman are not more acceptable to his congregation. He appears to be a pious & zealous Man ; but, in the present state of society he exhibits an additional proof that piety, & zeal are not the only qualifications for the Ministry ; & I hope our Church will be daily more convinced of this, & will act up to the conviction. In my letter to you, I did not mean to suggest that M' should be employed as a permanent missionary ; but that he should merely be furnished with an opportunity gratis of visiting the vacant Churches in Sussex, & of looking about fbr something that might better his situation. However, as he wishes to be instituted where he now is, I suppose he entertains no idea of removing. I suppose you have received a fThe originals, of this and the following letters, were kindlv furnished by the Eev. Eobert B. Croes, D. D., a son of the Key. Dr. (afterwards Bishop) (Jroe^. IN BURLINGTON. 375 «opy of M"^ 's Convention Sermon ; as he proposed sending one to each of our Clergy. It was printed here, & a great body of notes was prepared to accompany it; but most of these I have prevailed upon him to suppress. We are told, I hope errone- ously, that animosities & divisions at New York continue with unabated violence. Is there no authority in the Great Body of the Church to settle them ; or must they terminate in the ruin of that hitherto flourishing portion of our Zion ? We hear that Ireland has entered, & Jones re-entered the lists, & that they re- ceive countenance from Bp. Provoost. Is this the fact, & what are its grounds ? I have longed to converse with good Bp. White on the subject, but have not been well enough to go down. With every true, son of the Church I contemplate this calamity with bitter regret. It affixes a stain, which a long course of evangelical harmony will scarcely wipe away. Instead of ex- claiming ' How do these professing desciples of Xt love one another,' will not they who are without, adopt a very opposite expression ? Poor D' Hobart's mitre has proved a crown of thorns ; but, I trust, like his divine Master, he will be enabled to wear it with fortitude & patience. While unanimity & brotherly love continue to flourish in our little Church-circle, & claim our thanks to the Author of peace, let us earnestly sup- plicate him to extend the same blessings to our Brethren beyond the Hudson. " M''' W. desires to be kindly remembered to you, & with great regard, I remain, Eev'' & dear S"' your " Sincere friend & B'' "Charles H. Whaetox. " P. S. Be pleased to inform IVF' Parker (with my Compts) that M™ French's old Betty was buried yesterday in our Church- yard. " The Rev^ JoHJsr Croes, D. D., " New Brunswick, " New Jersey." Postmarked " Burl Dec 24 " 376 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH A VIGOEOUS LETTER 0:S SEVERAL TOPICS.. Bev. Dr. Wharton to Rev. Dr. Croes. "Jan'' 29" 1812. "Reverend & Dear Sir " Your letter of the 25* Inst, inclosing your very liberal dona- tion to poor is received. I have inclosed the note to D' , & wait only for an opportunity of sending it. On Friday last I went to Mount Holly in consequence of an invitation to dine with Major Cox on the occasion of his daugh- ter's wedding. I there met, as I expected, with the two M" AVilmers, M"' Turner, M"' Higbee & several of the Congregation. * * M' has ordered Allison to transmit a copy of his sermon to each of our Clergy. I prevailed upon him to alter a few obnoxious expressions, & to omit a great body of annotations ; but could not persuade him to suppress them all. Indeed, I advised him as delicately as I could, not to print the Sermon at all, but he conceived that it had been mis- represented, & that its usefulness would exceed the disapproba- tion it might meet with. I suggested that this with me, was a matter of doubt ; & the event must show which of us is right. I corrected some of the first proof-sheets, but the Printer relied on his own accuracy as to others ; inserted sentences which I had marked for omission, & has, of course, sent it to the public in rather an imperfect state. I have just finished reading Bp. Hobart's statement. It is powerfully written, & with me is con- clusive. How Bp. Brovoost, & the other advocates of M"' Jones can answer to God, or the Church for their conduct, I cannot conceive. If Jones be not a convicted schismatic, there never was a person of that description, & we had better expunge one of the petitions of the Litany. Some think that the peace of the Church of N. York is of such consequence as to authorize the call for a General Convention. What is your opinion? Could such a measure be eifectual in restoring harmony, & ob- viating any further dissentions of this nature, I should be- clearly for embracing it. We want some decisive regulations for coercing the disturbers of the Church's peace, & punishing IN BURLINGTON. 377 rebels to her constitutional authority. What Is any Personal Immorality, against which our Canons are levelled, compared to the crime of defeating the purposes of all religious associations- by Introducing confusion into the government, & deadly dissen- tions among the Members of the Church ? The cry of Tyranny & persecution is too stale a pretext to have any weight under the liberal polity of our Ecclesiastical institutions. It Is too late in the day to renew in this Country appeals to the public feelings, which would have disgraced old Cartwright & the other Puri- tans In the reign of Elizabeth; of which, indeed, even they would have been ashamed. God change their hearts, say I, & bring them to repentance & better minds, or enable our Zion, at any rate, to get rid of the author of all this mischief. M'^ W. sends her regards to you and yrs, & I remain " Yr. respectful friend & aif'te B' " C. H. W, " The Eev'^ John Croes, D. D., " Brunswick, " New Jersey." Postmarked " Burl" Jan'^ 31 ." At a meeting of the standing committee at Burlington, on the 14th day of July, 1812, " documents were presented by Mr. Christian Hanckelf a candidate for the order of Deacon, which being taken into consideration, the following resolution was agreed to : " Besolvid, That the said Christian Hanckel be considered a candidate, from the said first day of October, 1812. "The Rev. Mr. Wilmer, the Rev. Dr. Wharton, and Mr.. Joshua M. Wallace, were appointed a committee to examine the- said Christian Hanckel." [Afterwards Rev. Dr. Hanckel a prominent Presbyter of South Carolina, who died In 1870, aged 82 years.] t"1811, Feb. 11th. Baptized Christian Hanckel, an adult."— PamA Jiegister. ;378 [HISTORY OF THE CHUECH ■EXTE3IP0EE PRAYER AGITATED, f " In the year 1813, a dispositioH was manifested by a few persons to imeet on Sunday evenings for public worship in each •other's houses,; dispensing with the order of Evening Prayer prescribed in the Prayer Book.: and the same persons thought ■that it would improve the regular services in the Church, if the ■clergyman would offer an extempere prayer before, or after, his sermon. Neither idea was well received in the congregation of St. Mary generally. And the persons inclined to it, refered the ■matter to Dr. Boudinot, who, from his Huguenot descent and Presbyterian relations, it was thought, might favor it. Acting, ihowever, under the advice of his friend and kinsman. Judge Wallace, who had been more straightly bred in the Church, he could not be brought to commit himself. He agreed however to refer the matter to the Rector and in certain queries signed * A Layman,' he asked Dr. \Vharton's opinion as to the mat- ter. The Rector, with great discretion, expressed his wish to ■consult Bishop White, whose opinion he felt sure would be re- ceived as conclusive. An original letter from the Bishop to Dr. Wharton, among the collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, gives the Bishop's views." .BISHOP WHITE QS EXTEMPORE PRAYER. Bishop White to Rev. Dr. Wharton. "Sep. 26. 1813. "Rev"°& DEAR Sir: " I rec* your Letter of Tuesday & have an Opportunity, by Judge Wallace, of freely giving you my Opinion on y^ two Points prominent in y* Inquiries addressed to you by The Layman. They are Extempore Prayer before & after Sermon, ■& Meetings in private Houses for Worship. " In regard to y'= former, I remember it to have been under- stood, in framing y« 34'" Canon, that it was considered as -intended against mixing Prayers of the Minister with y^ pre- scribed Service. Further, as notwithstanding y" more energetic i We are indebted to John Wm. Wallace, Esq , President of the Historical ■booiety of Pennsylvania, for this contribution, and Ihe letter following it. IN BURLINGTON. 379 Authority in y* established Church of England, there has been allowed therein y^ Practice of praying before & after Sermon (some Ministers doing this very briefly in a Collect, & others more at length according to their own Conceptions) it seems to me not wise to endeavour to restrain y" Matter among us, by Ecclesiastical Authority. But when a Minister, because not prohibited, instead of a short Prayer confined to y Impressing of religious Instruction on y* Minds of y* People, branches out in Petitions for sundry Matters before solicited from y* Desk, he could hardly give a more unequivocal Proof, that he has con- formed to y° latter in meer compliance with ecclesiastical Laws ; ■& that he is now indulging himself in a way of Praying, more agreeable to his Taste. I have known this done sometimes from what manifestly appeared a Disrelish for our Church Service ; ■& at other Times, from y'^ coxcomical Vanity of Self-exhibition. In either Case, I believe, that all judicious Members of our Church entertain a Dislike of y" Practice. " As to the other Point, however moderately expressed by y" Layman, it is evidently intended to go to y* Question of those religious Societies which in all y" essential Properties of Social Worship, diifer Nothing from an organized Assembly under y" Name of a Church. My Maxim has always been in Relation to such Societies, neither to encourage, nor to do any Thing to counteract them. I do not encourage them because, so far as ray Knowledge of them extends, they have been conducted on such a Plan in y= best of y" Cases, as is alien from what is esteemed a rational AVorship by our Church ; & in most of y*' Cases have been a meer Exercise of what are called Gifts : several Persons praying in Succession, generally for y= same Things ; which I consider worthy of abhorrence. "If it be asked, why I would not exert myself to counteract such Meetings; my principal Reason is, that of y" many which I have known from early Life to exist in this City, not one has lasted long. Which I take to have been principally owing to this, that Persons of real Piety & Virtue, after a while, discover that they have become associated with Persons so very faulty in important Points that y^ Disrepute of their Characters lights on 38b HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH all y^ Members of a Body, formed on y" Principle of y" Profes- sion of an extraordinary Degree of Piety. I will also remark that y^ Advocates of such Societies are scarcely ever known to have a Eelish for such Prayer-Meetings as are sanctioned by y° Laws & y° immemorial usages, of our Church. The Reason is evident, in y" different Maxims by which y^ two Species of Wor- ship arc conducted. "I remain, " Your aff "= Brother, "Wm: White." THE STATE OF ST. MARY S CHURCH. " A committee appointed by the Convention in the Diocess of New Jersey, in May, 1814, for the purpose of examining the state of the Church, in that diocess, and ascertaining what improvements have taken place, since the sitting of last General Convention : "With pleasure, proceed to the state of St. Mary's Church, at Burlington. This congregation, long respectable and flourish- ing, continues to preserve its rank among the first in the diocess, as well with respect to the number and piety of its members, as the value of its funds, and the decency and neatness of its Church. The latter has lately been enlarged, and very much improved and beautified by a new arrangement of its pulpit and pews. " From the last report of the Rev. Dr. Charles H. Wharton, its Rector, it appears that the congregation consists of fifty -six families and thirty-eight communicants; that the number of baptisms, since the last General Convention, has been sixty, and that, in November last, about thirty-six persons, were confirmed by the Right Rev. Bishop White." — Convention Journal. THE DEATH OF WILLIAM SMITH. " 1814, Oct. 1st. Buried William Smith, aged 84, a Vestry- man of this Church." — Parish Register. m BUELINGTON. 381 He is remembered as standing at the Church door, at Christ- mas, Easter, and Whitsunday, with a box to receive the quarterly offerings of the people, f DR. Wharton's ox officiating at mt. holly. " Oct"^ l?'" 1814 " Gentlemen " The increasing hardness of the times renders it necessary for me to look out for some additional sources of income to sup- ply the losses which my own little funds are continually ex- periencing. — The $600 paid me from the funds of the Church are not equivalent to the value of 300, 3 years ago — so that after considerable retrenchments, I foresee some embarrassment in my expenses. I have as yet made no arrangement in any quarter ; and although I do not conceive myself bound by my original engagement with the Vestry of this Church to officiate oftener than once every Sunday, yet the uniform kindness which I have experienced from them for more than 16 years, and their willingness to contribute to my emoluments & com- fort as far as they have been able have induced me to mention ray intention, & to request their approbation of an offer of part of my services to another congregation of our Church. It has been intimated to me that the congregation at Mount Holly would readily accept of such an offer on my part ; which would be to officiate in that Church every other Sunday morning, & then return to Burlington in time for afternoon service, except- ing in the months of December, Jan'y, February & March. During these months I would engage to attend occasionally only. " On this plan, divine service would be performed at least once a day on every Sunday throughout the year, and twice on t In the account book of that date are these items — "1813 Dec 25 By Collection at Christmas at the Door §6.50 1814 Communion Table, 7.88 14.38 April 1 1 By Collection yesterday Easter Sunday at the door 5.85 Communion Table 7.59 13.41 Jlav 13 By Collection yesterday' (Whitsunday) at the door 2.86 Communion Table 5.51^ 8.373- 382 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH every other Sunday for 8 months. Such are my present inten- tions,. if the future state of my health should permit me to realize them, & should they meet wi^hyour chearful approbation.. " I remain. Gentlemen, your sincere " friend & h'ble servant in Xt "Charles H. Whaeton." " To the Vestry." SECOND ELECTION OF A BISHOP FOR NEW JERSEY. Aug. 30th, 1815. The annual Canventon of the Diocese of New Jersey, was held, in St. Michael's Church, Trenton. A sermon was delivered by the Rev. Charles H. Wharton, D. D., Rector of St. Mary's Church, Burlington. The Rev. John Croes, D. !>., President of the last Convention, took the chair. The other clergy present were the Rev** John C. Rudd, of Eliz- abeth Town ; Simon Wilmer, of Swedesborough ; James Chap- man of Perth Amboy ; John Croes, Jun., of Shrewsbury ; Lewis Pintard Bayard, of Newark; George Y. Morehouse, Deacon, of Mount Holly. Eighteen parishes were represented by lay-deputies, those- from Burlington being Joshua M. Wallace, William Coxe, and Jackson B. French. " The Rev. Mr. Rudd, by the sixth article, took the chair, as President. On motion of the Rev. Dv. Croes, it was resolved, that the thanks of the Convention be presented to the Rev. Dr. Wharton, for his sermon delivered this day, at their request. " On motion, the Convention went into the election ofa Bishop, by orders, and the Rev. Messrs. Chapman, and W^ilmer, and Rob- ert Boggs, Esq., were appointed a committee to receive and count the ballots. " The committee, after examining the votes, reported that there were, " For the Rev. John Croes, D. D., 4 Clergymen, 1 5 Churches. . " For the- Rev. Charles H. Wharton, D. D., 1 Clergyman, 5 Churches ; and that, " The Rev. Dr. Wharton and the Rev. Dr. Croes did not vote.f t Only two months previous, Dr. Croes had been elected to the Episcopate of Connecticut. And while the committee of that Diocese were in correspon- dence with their Bishop-elect, in regard to- his support, consecration and removal, the Convention of New Jersey, elected him with great unanimity to the Episcopate of that Diocese. New Jersey was his home, and with two •nitres before himi, he took the one which would allow him to remain among his old friends. — Bearddey! s History of the Episcopal €hiuvch in Connecticut.. IN BURLINGTON.. 383; " The election being in favour of the Rfev. Dr. Croesj the Con- vention proceeded to sign the Testimonial, required by the third' Canon of the General Convention, f " The Convention, on motion, went into the election of a Stand- ing Committee, and of Deputies to the General Convention. For the Standing Committee, in addition to the President, who is ex- officio President of that body, the following were appointed ; the Rev. Dr. Wharton, Rev. John Croes, Jun., Rev. L. P. Bay- ard, Joshua M. Wallace, Robert Bbggs, Isaac Lawrence, Isaac- H. Williamson. " For Deputies to the General Convention : the Rev. Dr. Wharton, Rev. John C. Rudd', Rev. S. Wilmer, Rev. J. Chap- man, Joshua M. Wallace, Josiah Harrison, William Chetwood,. Peter Kean." — Convention Journal. A SUNDAY SCHOOL ORGANIZED. In the spring of 1816, a Sunday School was organized, in St. Mary's Parish, in the building of the Burlington Academy, through the efforts of Charles P. Mcllvaine, and others. Mr. Mcllvaine was then but a little more than seventeen years of age. On the first day of the opening of the Sunday School, about forty children were present, and six teachers, viz : Charles P. Mcllvaine, Thomas Aikman, Mary Wallace, Rachel Wal- lace, Susan Sterling, and Bertha S. Ellis. J PROSPECTS FROM THE SUIfDAY SCHOOL. Aug. 28th, 1816, the Rev. Dr. Wharton appends to his paro- chial report : " That the congregation is attentive and regular ;, and that, from the establishment of a Sunday School, consisting of about 150 persons, there is a promising prospect of a consid- erable accession to the Church." t The Eev. John Croes, D. D., was consecrated as the first Bishop of Kew Jersey, on Sunday, Nov. 19th, 1815, in St. Peter's Church Philadelphia, by the Et. Eev. William White, D. D., presiding Bishop the E. Eev. John Henry Hobart, D. D., Assistant Bishop of New York, and the Et. Eev. James. Kemp, D. D., Sufliagan Bishop of Maryland. For a full biographical notice of Bishop Croes, see Sprague's Annals, pp. 378-383. tMrs. Davidson, formerly Bertha S. Ellis, communicated these facts to me- in Burlington, May 25th, 1872. »■ M- h. 384 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH GIFT OP A BAPTISMAL BOWL. The Parish received a silver baptismal bowl, which, in Sep., 1839, (together with a piece of silver presented by Mrs. Kath- rine Pierce, in 1745,) was made into an alms bason, having on the bottom of it this inscription : "Presented by Elias Boudinot, LL. D., for the use of St. Mary's Church in Burlington, 1816." THE SUPPORT OF A BISHOP. Extract from the minutes of St. Mary's Church, of Jan. 1st, 1817. "A circular letter to the Rev. Doctor "Wharton, Rector, .accompanied by a book containing an extract from the minutes of the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocess of New Jersey, respecting the mode of raising subscrip- tions for the support of a Bishop in this State, and recommending the circulation of subscriptions for said purpose, was laid before the Vestry by the Rector according to the desire of a Committee of the "Vestry of the Church at New Brunswick, and requesting that suitable persons might be appointed by the Vestry of this Church to circulate a subscription book 'through this Parish,' &c., &c. In consequence of which M. Hancock and Mr. "Wal- lace were appointed a committee for the said purpose." "A true Extract certified by " Joshua M. Wallace, Sec'i/." A LEGACY FOE CHANDELIERS. At the close of his Parochial Report for 1817, Dr. Wharton adds : " A legacy of 266 dollars has been left to the Church, by the late Miss Riche, to purchase chandeliers and branches for the Church, which purpose has been complied with." Also, that " a new roof has been put on the Church the present sum- ,raer." STATE OP the CONGREGATION. Aug. 19th, 1818. The Rector appends to his parochial report these words : " Attendance at Church, tolerably regular, and becoming more so. No immoralities prevailing in the con- gregation, nor any dissensions to interrupt Christian love and IN BUELINGTON. 385 harmony. It is contemplated to institute a Tract Society, witli a view to a general circulation of pamphlets, containing the doc- trines and devotional exercises of the Church." DEATH OP JOSHUA JI. WALLACE. "1819, May 19th. Buried Joshua M. Wallace, an old and pious officer of this Church. He died on the 17th." — Parish Register. The following is the inscription on his altar-tomb : " In memory of Joshua Maddox Wallace, born October 4th, 1752, died May 17th, 1819. A man of eminent piety, disin- terested Benevolence and active usefulness. A scholar and pro- moter of learning. Brought up in the. bosom of the Church, and attached to her principles, he was ever active in her ser- vice, frequently in her councils, and for many years a Warden of this congregation." A LAY READER LICENSED FOR BUELINGTOjST. In the address of Bishop Croes to the Convention held Aug. 18th, 1819, he says : " Licenses have been granted to Clarkson Dunn, a candidate in this Diocess to officiate as a Lay Eeader, in the vacant churches at Woodbridge and Piscataway ; and to Charles Mcllvaine, a candidate in the Diocess of Pennsylvania, to officiate, in the same capacity, at St. Mary's Church, Burling- ton, in the absence of its Rector, the Rev. Dr. Wharton." dojStations to the episcopal fund. At the same Convention, (1819,) the Rev. John C. Rudd, who was appointed at the preceding Convention to visit the congregations of the Diocese, and solicit donations to the Epis- copal Fund, reported the names of eleven Churches visited, in each of which, he says, " Divine Service was performed and he preached a sermon, and explained the object and design of his visit. When application was made in St. Mary's Church, Bur- lington, many of the congregation were absent, and other circumstances united to prevent as general a call upon the con- gregation as was intended." In his statement following we find this item: "St. Mary's, Burlington, subscribers 9-amount $85. Unpaid $2." 2b 386 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH RESIGNATION OF THE PARISH CLERK. "Burlington, April 20th, 1820. " Gentlemen of tlie Vestry of St. Mary's Church Burlington N. J., I beg leave respectfully to present the following consider- ations, in regard to the relations in which I stand to this Church. " As I have acted as Collector and Clerk,t I am somewhat acquainted with the state of the funds of the Church — as they are somewhat depressed — and as many highly respectable Churches have no Clerk — I have thought it my duty to present my resignation, not from any alienation of affection to any mem- ber of your body or because of any supposed neglect, on the contrary I feel myself under strong obligations to the Vestry & congregation for their Friendship and Politeness. " Very Respectfully " your Humbel Servt. "Thos. Airman." subscriptions for a new organ. " The subscribers desirous of improving the worship in the Church by an Organ, J engage to pay the sum annexed to their respective names. "Burlington, June 21, 1820. "Mrs. Tace Wallace, $30; Mrs. Susan V. Bradford, $30; Mrs. Watson, |20 : Mrs. Mcllvaine, |15 ; Mr. John B. Wal- lace, |30 ; Mr. Tyler, |30 ; Mr. Robert Fielding, $20 ; Mr. AVm. Mcllvaine, $10 ; Mr. Wm. Watson, $10; Mrs. Keen, $5 ; Mr. Horace Binney, $20 ; Mr. Charles Chauncey, $10 ; Mr. Charles Bancker, $10 ; Mr. Wm. Griffith, $10 ; Mr. Levett Harris, $10 ; Mr. John L. Harris, $5 ; Mr. J. B. French, $5 ; t "July 31, 1820. Eec'd from Jackson B. French, Treasurer of St. Mary's Church, Forty Dollars for my salary as Clerk to said Church for the year ending at Easter 1820. " ?40. Thomas Aikmam." {There liad been, at least one organ, in the Church, before this, as the fol- lowing bills show : "Burlington 4lh April [1801] Received of Wm Coxe Esq Seven Pounds Two Shillings & Sixpence on account for work done at St Mary's Church for the Organ gallery having signed another receipt on the Account —Account Book. William T. Neal." "_ Eecd. Aug nth 1804 from William Coxe, Treasurer of St. Mary's Church Thirty Dollars for repairing & tuning the organ Chaki.es Tans" I Account Book. IN BURLINGTON. 387 Mr. Charles Kinsey, $5 ; Mr. John Birkey, $3 ; Mr. C. Felft, $2; Mr. Polhemus, $5; Mr. John Larzelere, $5; Dr. AVm. I. Coxe, $5 ; Mr. Henry Rogers, $5 ; Miss Maria Monniugton, $2; Miss Ellen Hancock, $2.50; Miss Amy Hancock, $2.50 ; Mr. Adam Price, |2 ; Mr. David Allinson, $3; Miss Ann Monnington, $1.50 ; Mr. Joseph Mcllvaine, $10 ; Mrs. Ship- pen, $10 ; Mr. Robert Fielding, $100 ; Mrs. General Bloom- field, $50; Mr. John Ackerman, 25c.; Miss Bayard, $10. Total, $493.75." " BACKWARDNESS TOWARDS BAPTISM." Aug. 23d, 1820, The Rector appends to his annual paro- chial report, these words: "Attendance regular and devout. Attachment to the Church and her services, sensibly increasing, excepting a backwardness towards the sacrament of baptism, which the Rector has not been able, with all his efforts, to counteract." ALTERATIONS IN THE CHURCH. " On June 28th, 1821," says Bishop Croes in his address to the Convention, "I visited St. Mary's Church, Burlington, but did not perform any service, as the Church was undergoing alterations and repairs. The congregation of St. Mary's is in an increasing state ; and, through the liberality of its members, and the particular exertions of a lady, it has lately ornamented its Church and improved its sacred music, by the addition of a handsome oi'gan." At the same Convention the Rector reports, "That the Church has been enlarged and improved ; that the congrega- tion is increasing, and in general, regular and attentive; that many of the pew-holders, however, neglect being baptized them- selves, or bringing their children to that Christian ordinance." ELIAS BOUDINOT, LL. D. " 1821, Oct. 26th. Buried Elias Boudinot, former President of Congress." f — Parish Register. t His monument in St. Mary's Churchyard has this inscription : " Here lie the remains of the Hon. Elias Boudinot, LL. L>., born May 2d, A. D. 1740, died Oct. 24th, A . D. 1821 . His life was an exhibition of fervent piety, 388 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH "Elias Boudinot was born in Philadelphia, May 2, 1740, from French Huguenot ancestry, who came to America soon after the revocation of the Edict of JSTantes. He received a good educa- tion, and entered upon the practice of the law in ISTew Jersey. He early espoused the cause of the colonies in their differences with Great Britain, and in 1777 was appointed Commissary- General of prisoners, and in the same year elected a member of the Continental Congress. In 1782 he was made President of that body, and signed in 1783 our treaty of peace with Great Britain. At a subsequent date he was elected a member of the Congress of the United States under the present constitution. In 1796 he was appointed by President Washington, Director of the Mint, an office which he held till 1805, when he retired from all public employments, and fixed his residence in Burling- ton, and devoted himself to benevolent and literary pursuits. He became a trustee of Princeton College in 1805, and endowed it with a cabinet of natural history. In 1812 he was a member of the A. B. C. F. M., and in 1816 was made the first President of the American Bible Society ; an institution in which he ever took great interest, and to which in a single donation he gave §10,000, a great sum of money at the time. His wife was a sis- ter of Richard Stockton, the signer of the Declaration, whose own wife was a sister of Mr. Boudinot. He had one child, a daughter, who became the wife of the Hon. William Bradford, Attorney- General of the United States in the presidency of Washington. Mr. Boudinot died at his residence, at the northwest corner of Talbot and Broad streets, in Burlington, October 24, 1821, and is buried in the grounds of St. Mary's Church; upon the services of which church he was a devout attendant from his coming to Burlington, in 1805, till his death." — John Wm. Wallace. of useful talent, and of extensive benevolence. His death was the triumph of Christian faith, the consummation of hope, the dawn and the pledge of endless felicity. " To those who knew him not, no words can paint ; "And those who knew him, know all words are faint. " ' Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.' " IN BURLINGTON. 389 MRS. GIBBES, BURIED, "1822, July 22* Buried Sarah Maxwel Gibbes, Wife of the Eev* Alston Gibbes, of Charleston, S. C."— Parish Regisler.f A large mural tablet, of handsome design, is inserted in the south east wall of old St. Mary's Church, with this inscription: In Memory of SAEAH MAXWELL GIBBES, daughter of Alex. E. Chisolm, and wife of Allston Gibbes, of South Carolina, born July, A. D. MDCCXCIII. Eichly endowed with Nature's gifts of mind, heart, and person ; with a sound judgment, and playful fancy, an amiable temper, and engaging manners ; affable, but modest ; lively, but discreet ; a sincere and generous friend ; a pattern .of filial duty and affection ; ^ a tender, faithful, and a loving wife : she charmed the social circle, and blessed the domestic sphere ; equally admired, respected, and beloved a Christian in faith, in heart, and in life, reverencing God, and submissive to his will, she adorned his gifts with humility, and bore his inflictions with patience ; and young in years, but ripe in virtue, worn with suffering, but firm in hope, she calmly sunk to rest, July XXI, An. Dom. MDCCCXXII ; An. AET. XXIX. Fair, Modest, AVise, Discreet, True, Generous, Kind, Pure, Virtuous, Humble, Pious, Meek, Eesigned ; To Earth by Fate, by Faith to Heaven allied. She lived to bless, but to be blest she died. t This lady died at Bordentown, N. .1., and her remains were brought, for interment in St. Mary's Churchyard. The headstone at her grave bears these words : " Here resteth the mortal part of Sarah Maxwell Gibbes, Consort of the Eev. Allston Gibbes, of South Carolina, who calmly resigned a life of sorrow, ■which she adorned with every virtue, and met Death without fear, in firm Iiopes of a happier home, July 21st, A. D. 1822, An. AET. 29." 390 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH MARRIAGE OF THE REV. CHARLES P. m'iLVAINE. " 1822, Oct. 8tli. Married the Rev'' Charles P. McIIvaine and Emily Coxe." — Parish Register. ■ The Rt. Rev. Charles P. Mcllvaine, D. D., D. C. L., LL. D., for nearly forty years Bishop of Ohio, has favored us with the following communications : BISHOP m'iLVAINE TO THE REV. DR. HILLS. " Cincinnati, April 1, 1872. " Rev. and dear Sir : — " I have received your kind letter of Thursday last, and pro- ceed to answer your enquiries. "I was born in Burlington, Jan. 18, 1799, where my mother's parents, Bowes Reed and Mrs. Reed, (the brother of Joseph Reed, of Phila., confidential Sec'y of Gen, Washington,) lived. My father's father, Joseph Mcllvaine, (Colonel in- the Revolution,) lived at Bristol, where his grave is. " I was born in the brick house at the N. W. corner of Main, and Broad streets, and lived, until I was about 14 years of age,, in the white brick house on Main street, at the S. corner of the- alley leading to the town Library. My father, (Joseph Mcllvaine,) built the house opposite the old Church, on Broad street, about the year 1813, and there I lived with my parents until I was ordained Deacon by Bishop White, July 4, 1820, and went to my first parish, Georgetown, Del. The graves of four generations of my family — from the parents of my mother down to a daughter of iny sister, Mrs. Commodore Engle — are in the grave yard of St. Mary's, including those of my parents and six brothers, of whom I am the only surviving brother. The graves of my wife's parents, (William and Rachel Coxe,) and of a brother, (Dr. Wm. Coxe,) and a sister, (Maria Coxe,) &c., are also there, behind the old Church, besides uncles, (Dr. Mcllvaine and Gen. Bloomfield and Mrs. B.,) and many cousins. My father and next elder brother, Bloomfield, died, in the house opposite the Church, in 1826 — in adjoining rooms, and IN BURLINGTON. 39 1 on two adjoining days— and were placed in one grave, f I was baptized in the old Church, by Dr. Wharton, in my 15th year. My mother having scruples about presenting her children to baptism while not a communicant herself, (which she afterwards was,) explains why I was not baptized before. I have not the date, but it was in 1814, while I was in Princeton College. I received my education, preparatory to College, in the Burling- ton Academy, an incorporated institution : the building stood on the ground now occupied by the new Church, and was taken down to make a place for that Church, The late Eev. Chris- tian Hanckel, D. D., of Charleston, S. C, was one of my tutors. He succeeded his brother John in that school, as Master, whose grave (John's) and monument are in that grave yard. Dr. Wharton and my father, and my wife's father, Wm. Coxe, Esq., were Trustees of that Academy. My fomily all attended the ministry of Dr. Wharton, and I with them, until ordained, except when I was at Princeton ; indeed until I went to Col- lege, I had never seen the worship of any other denomination, except when a child taken by my nurse to the Baptist, or some- times, while a boy, looking in out of curiosity, at the old Methodist house in the alley above mentioned. I was a candi- date for orders four years, being too young to be ordained, before the expiration of that period, during which time, except 18 months in the Theological Seminary of Princeton, (our Church then having no Seminary,) I lived in Burlington read- ing under Dr. Wharton. During that period I organized the Sunday School of St. Mary's Church, one of the first Sunday Schools organized in the United States. I superintended it, till I was ordained. Thos. Aikman, a very good Scotch Pres- byterian, (the Clerk of the Parish under Dr. Wharton,) was my chief male teacher. That school has continued to this day. Dr. Ellis's cousin, (Bertha S.,) was also a teacher. Also that dear Christian woman. Miss Neale, [youngest daughter of Thomson Neale,J who recently died in Burlington. t " 1826, Aug. 20th. Buried Joseph and Bloomfield Mcllvaine, father and 31], in one grave." — Parish Register. 392 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " My wife's father, Mr. Coxe, (he was Treasurer and Warden of St. Mary's,) lived until a short time before our marriage, in the brick house which he built on the bank, at the corner of Wood street, afterwards sold to and inhabited by Horace Binney, Esq., of Phila. My father's uncle. Dr. Wm. Mcllvaine, lived and died in the large house on the bank, which Mr. Charles Chaun- cey afterwards occupied, and where, before him, lived the grand parents, (John Griffith and wife,) of the present Rev. Dr. Francis Wharton. His mother grew up there. I was married at Sunbury, a country seat, (near the town,) where my father- in-law, Mr. Coxe, then lived, and which, I believe, has gone to decay. " One of the most precious graves in that dear old church-yard, (precious to the Lord of life,) is that of Maria Coxe, my wife's elder sister, whose Christian character and life were as precious ointment at the Saviour's feet, whose good works were as well known in Burlington as those of Dorcas, at Joppa. "While a candidate at Burlington, I officiated as a lay-reader at Bristol, during a vacancy in that parish. " Thus I believe I have answered your enquiries. I have been thus particular in order to show how I have been identified with Burlington and St. Mary's, and how dear its associations are to me, and how ' I look for the resurrection of the dead,' in that grave-yard. " I remain, " Your friend and brother, " Chas. p. McIlvaike. " Bev. Geo. Morgan Hills, D. D. " P. S. — I might have said that in a few weeks after I was ordained by Bishop White, (in St. Peter's, Phila.,) I preached for Dr. Wharton, in St. Mary's, and many times afterwards. The last time I preached there, was in the old Church, before the new was begun." BISHOP M'iLVAINE TO THE KEY. DR. HILLS. " Cincinnati, April 9, 1872. " Rev. and deak Sir : — " I am glad to learn from your letter of the 4th, that you are engaged on a history of the Burlington Church.— You ask if IN BURLINGTON. 393 you 'may incorporate my letter, or the main portion of it.' — Thiough it was written without any idea that you were prepar- ing a history, and I went so much into detail, solely for the pur- pose of showing you, how very much, my personal history is con- nected with Burlington, I have no objection to your incorporat- ing it ' in the main.' * * ■ " You ask whether I originated as well as organized the Sun- day School. It came in this way. While I was in College in Princeton, one of my class-mates, John Newbold, of Phila., (who in graduating became a candidate for orders, but died before he could be ordained,) on returning to College from a vacation, brought to us students an account of a Sunday School he had attended in Philadelphia. It was in the very beginning of Sunday Schools in this country. He brought specimens of the blue and red tickets used. A number of the students in College formed a S. S. Society and raised a fund of about $400, of which I, (then in my 17th year,) was made Treasurer. We set up four Schools in and about Princeton. I and John New- bold, and (I think) the present Dr. Hodge, of Princeton, and the present Bishop Johns, (a class-mate of Dr. Hodge, and both a year before me,) were teachers in different Schools. My first extempore address, was then made to the School I was detailed to, in a barn of what was called Jug Town, a suburb of Prince- ton. Going home in 18 16, the project of the Burlington School originated. Such a thing had never been heard of in Burling- ton. I first obtained Dr. Wharton's approbation, and then began to talk it up. Mr. Aikman, the Clerk of the Church co- operated. I must here correct what I said about my superin- tending the School. This I did in the time, (one year,) between my graduating and returning to Princeton to enter the Theolog- ical Seminary, when I thus returned to Princeton, Mr. Aikman became superintendent. The organization took place and the School was always held in the Academy— as long, I believe, as Dr. Wharton continued Rector — and how much longer I do not know. "The organization took place in the spring of 1816. Con- sider that I was then only 17 years of age— and therefore almost all concerned, except as pupils, must have been older— And as 394 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH I am now in my 74th year, it is not likely that any body lives who was actively concerned in those things then. I was not aware that my name has been taken by one of the classes, but I am much pleased to know it now. I intended to say, in connec- tion with the old Rectors, that my dear mother was baptized by one of them in infancy. I have distinct recollection of hearing her speak of him, but do not remember his name. Perhaps hir name is in the Register, Maria Beed.f " Seeing that the old Church was not to be kept as a Church, it seems a pity that it had not been allowed to remain in the form and furniture of its pristine Anglican origin. I remem- ber it well, a straight sided Church, without any side projection, standing East and West, with a gallery and organ and clerk's desk at the West end, chancel at the East, entrance on the South side, and a door to the yard on the North, pulpit and read- ing desk before it against the North wall, and about two-thirds of the extent towards the East, an immense baptismal font, with a great mahogany cover rising from all sides to a point, a pew- ter basin inside. It stood under the gallery. There were grave stones, as in English Churches, in the one aisle where two or three of the former generations were buried. — When the old Church was transformed to what is now called the old Church, these stones were taken up and put at the South, near the East end, and at the East end. But an internal change had taken place before that transformation, somewhere about 1811. The old pul- pit, and desk with its English sounding-board had been taken down, and a new and outlandish thing, (a carpenter's device,) had been put up at the East end with desk before it, and a little closet of a robing room under it. " In the real old Church remained till that change, the old pew of the Governor of the Province in Colonial times, large, square, elevated, high sided, [with a canopy upheld by pillars,] standing in the S. E. corner. The Griffith family occupied it before the change, and our pew was next, but one, West. " It is an interesting part of this history that until after 1832, there being no Presbyterian congregation in Burlington, (only fThe Parish Eegi i 1 " James Chapman i 1 " Clarkson Dunn 3d LC 6! 5 4th L'C (i 6\ 1 5th 6th L 2 10 1 I 1 911 1 1 5 11! The E-ev. George Washington Doane, | was then " unani- mously declared Bishop-elect of the Diocese of New Jersey." t Son of the late Bishop, and bearing his name. + George Washington Doane, son of Jonathan Doane, was born in Trenton, N. J., May 27th, 1799 ; graduated at Union College, Schenectady, in 1818 ; became a candidate for Holy Orders, in the diocese of New York, in 1819 : was ordained Deacon, by Bishop Hobart, in 1821, and Priest, by the same Prelate, in 1823 ; united with Rev. Mr. (afterwards Bishop) Upfold, in organ- izing what became St. Luke's Church, N. Y. ; was chosen Professor of Belles- Lettres and Oratory, in Washington (now Trinity,) College, Conn., in 1824 ; became Assistant Minister of Trinity Church, Boston, in 1828 ; and Rector of the same, in 1830 ; whence he was elected to the Episcopate of New J ersey. 2c 402 HISTORY OF THE CHUKCH MARRIAGE OF THE REV. CHAUNCEY (X>LTON. " 1832, Oct. 15th. Married the Rev. Chaimcey Colton and Anne Coxe."— Parish Register. [iSTow (1876) the Rev. Dr. Colton, of Pennsylvania.] FOUR BISHOPS COXSEC RATED AT THE SAME TIME AND PLACE. The Rev. John H. Hopkins, D. D., Bishop-elect of Ver- mont ; the Rev. Benjamin B. Smith, D. D., Bishop-elect of Kentucky ; the Rev. Charles P. McTlvaine, D. D., Bishop-elect of Ohio ; and the Rev. George W. Doane, Bishop-elect of New Jersey ; were respectively consecrated to the office of Bishop, in St. Paul's Chapel, in the city of New York, on Wednes- day, Oct. 31st, 1832, by the Rt. Rev. William White, D. I>., Presiding Bishop, other Bishops assisting as follows : — in the consecration of the Rev. Dr. Hopkins, Bishops Griswold and Bowen ; in the consecration of the Rev. Dr. Smith, Bishops Brownell and H. U. Onderdonk : in the consecration of the Rev. Dr. Mcllvaine, Bishops Griswold and Meade ; and in the consecration of the Rev. Mr. Doane, Bishops B. T. Onderdonk and Ives. BISHOP DOAjSTe's FIRST ORDINATION. "Wednesday, December, 12th, 1832, I took the steam-boat early in the morning for Burlington. Preached in St. Mary's Church, the visitation sermon, the Rev. Mr. Ward, reading the morning service : Admitted Mr. Peter L. Jaques to the holy order of deacons : the candidate being presented by the Rev. Mr. Ward,— the Rev. Dr. Wharton, the venerable Rector, assisting at the Communion; and the Rev. Mr. Morehouse being also present. The Rev. Mr. Jaques f was authorized to preach, and appointed missionary to the Churches in Warren county." — Bishop Doane's Episcopal Address, 1833. BISHOP DOANE RESIDENT AT BURLINGTON. " It was my purpose, with the Divine permission, to have effected, before the present meeting of the Convention, another complete visitation ; when circumstances of a domestic nature f The Kev. Mr. Jaques now (1876) resides at Plainfield, N. J. IN BURLINGTON. 403 induced the conviction, that it was best to accomplish previously the removal of my family to the diocese. This has been done, and we are for the present resident at Burlington. "On the evening of Wednesday, the 17th day of April, 1833, I preached in St. Mary's Church, Burlington, and administered confirmation to tioehe persons. And on the 5th of May, the only Sunday that I have been at home since my residence at Burlington, I had great pleasure in assisting my reverend brother, the venerable Rector, by preaching i^lce."— Episcopal Address, 1 833. DEATH OP THE REV. DR. WHARTON. " The Rev. Charles Henry Wharton, D. D., departed this life on Tuesday, 23 July, 1833, in the 86th year of his age, the 61st of his Ministry, and 36th of his Rectorship of St. Mary's Church, Burlington. ' Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.' He was interred, by the side of the Church,t on Thursday, 25 July, the Bishop of the diocese performing the service, which was attended by the venerable Presiding Bishop, Dr. White, and by several of the Clergy, as well as by the whole Congregation. A funeral service was preached by Bishop Doane, in St. Mary's Church, on Sunday, 4 August, from St. Luke XX. 36 — ' Neither can they die any more,' — which, by request of the congregation, was printed. — G. W. D." — Parish Register. REMINISCENSES OF DR. WHARTOn'S RECTORSHIP. Under the signature of "A Parishioner," Mr. John Hulme contributed to the Church Journal, in 1863, some reminiscences entitled " The Old Parish Church," from which we extract the following : — " The old Church (as I first remember it,) stood parallel with Broad street, with the chancel at the East end, and only one t " The Eev. Charles Henry Wharton, D. D., was interred, near the south wall of the Church, — in what, when the door was at the side, was the pathway by which he entered it. The entrance being now restored to the west end, and vestry rooms erected back of the pulpit, his remains rest beneath them, behind the chancel." — Bp. Doane. 404 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH door at the West end, opening to the one long narrow aisle, on each side of which were the old-fashioned high-backed pews. There was a narrow gallery at the West end over the door, in the centre of which and projecting from the wall, in the form of a half circle, was the organ gallery, enclosing the small, but sweet toned organ, and on each side of the organ were seats for the Sunday School. The open belfry containing the honored old bell, bearing the date '1769,' was then on the West end of the Church. " Dr. Wharton was required to give only the Sunday morn- ing service, but generally the Church was open for evening ser- vice on Sunday afternoon. — There wa§ no announcement of the services except by the bell ; if the bell did not ring at 8 o'clock in the morning of Sunday, there was no service. If it did not ring while the people were leaving the Church after morning service, there was no evening service. The bell in those days could be heard not only over the town, but at the distance of four miles in the country. In the Winter the Churcli was warmed by two old fashioned stoves, for wood, one at each end of the building, with the pipe protruding through the window. At the time of 'the people's bell,' as it was called, twenty min- utes past ten, the sexton might be seen hurrying to and from the stove to the pews, with little square boxes pierced on the top with small holes, which contained hot ashes and coals to warm the feet. Then he ascends to the gallery, takes hold of the bell-rope, and fixes his eyes upon the Rectory, which is in view from the large old-fashioned windows in the gallery. At this time the lady organist perches herself upon the high music stool, the boy is at the bellows -handle, and all await the Rector. And soon the venerable-looking man appeared; short in stature, with a firmly knit frame, his small, well-turned head thinly covered by his silvered locks, with a pleasant and genial face, and a smile which spoke only love to all. He is first seen issu- ing from the Rectory, and approaching the Church with his peculiar, quick, short step. Just when he is opposite the old Academy, the Sunday School children come rushing forth, and the sexton begins the last or ' minister's bell.' The old Rector IN BURLINGTON. 405 has a smile for each of the teachers, puts his hand upon the head and blesses all the children within reach, but on the boys and girls go, rushing up the one narrow, uncarpeted gallery staircase with barely time to be seated and quiet, before the Rector arrives at the door. Then the bell ceases, the little organ pours forth its sweet notes, and the sexton descends to follow the Rector up the one narrow aisle, who goes bowing to every one whose eye he can catch. " I can remember how the Rector kept Good Friday. On that solemn day Pulpit, Reading Desk, and Communion Table, stripped of their rich crimson covering, stood forth naked and bare ; and the congregation wore black clothing. On Christ- mas Eve, in the Rector's time, the bell would ring forth at ten o'clock, and would be rung at intervals all night long, the parishioners sending to the vestry room refreshments for the ringers. On Christmas Day the Rector had both morning and evening service, and as it was the only occasion when the Church was open at night throughout the year, it was usually crowded. The Church was always dressed for Christmas, and the manner of dressing it was this : the sexton having bored holes in the tops of the pews about two feet apart, would insert first a branch of laurel, then of spruce, and then of box; and the congregation might be said to be sitting in, and surrounded by, a miniature forest. Wreaths of ground, or running, pine were festooned over the hangings of the Pulpit and Reading Desk, and a wreath twined around the chancel rails. Then the two beautiful chan- deliers of cut glass, with pendant drops, were also dressed with wreaths of running pine ; they contained a double row of wax candles, which shed a rich mellow light on all around. There were branches with wax candles on the Pulpit and Reading Desk ; and in addition to these, in the back of every alternate pew, the sexton stuck a little tin candlestick, into which he put a tallow candle. " The Communion in his time was administered four times in a year, and the Ante-Communion Service was only read at these times. " It was a beautiful, calm July morning, when many persons 406 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH might be seen standing in groups around the old parish Church. Their conversation is in low tones, as tbey look anxiously and sadly towards the Rectory. Close by the side of the Church, (the spot now covered by the vestry-room,) there yawns a new- made, open grave. The sexton is seen hurrying about here and there, and from his hat there streams a long black ' weeper,' as it was then called. One of the sexton's stalwart sons has climbed up into the belfry, and there sits by the dear old bell, with eyes intent upon the Rectory. We look into the old Church, and the beautiful crimson hangings are displaced, and from Pulpit, Desk, and Communion Table the deepest black de- pends, and the old Rector's pew. is lined with black. The red curtains in the half circle around the organ-loft are gone, and black ones take their place. "NVe leave the Church and move on towards the Rectory. In the yard, drawn up before the old Academy, are the Sunday-School children, but now their voices are subdued and hushed, and the teachers with them are dressed in mourning. We look towards the Rectory, and, from an open side door, we see persons continually passing in and out with weeping eyes. And now the sound of the bell falls upon the ear. Its strokes are slow and solemn, for the dear old bell is muffled, — :and soon the old Rector is se6n approaching. Seen, did I say ? Alas ! never more to be seen in this world. He is in his coffin, borne on the shoulders of his faithful Vestry, while some of the diocesan clergy are the pall-bearers. At the head of the procession are seen two remarkable men ; one a tall, at- tenuated form, with thin, long white locks of hair pushed behind the ear, and his once erect form bowed down with the weight of more than fourscore years. He comes from an adjoin- ing Diocese, and is the great patriarch of the Catholic Church in America. The other is the tall, erect, majestic form of the new Bishop of the Diocese. The old parish Church is crowded to suffocation. The Bishop of the Diocese read the Service in the Church, and the Patriarch, with his feeble voice, committed the Body of the Rector to the ground. " The old Rector was sick some three weeks, the Bishop vis- ited him and conversed with him, but the old man dwelt upon IN BURLINGTON. 407 jwst this theme : ' I have no merits ; I have no merits of my own. God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.' " A JURISTS TESTIMO>!Y OP DR. WHAETOX. The Hon. Horace Binney, writing of Dr. Wharton, from Philadelphia, Oct. 14, 1856, says: — " I saw him frequently in the latter part of his life, and heard him regularly during my summer residence at Burlington ; but when I first iinew him, he was seventy years of age, his health was feeble, and though I met him occasionally in the society of the place, and in my own house, I had no opportunity of know- ing him to the extent or in the way which alone would have .given me the means of writing a characteristic account of him. " I had a most agreeable impression of his eminently well- • bred manners and carriage — of the quiet tone of his conversation, and of his occasional flashes of gentle humour, with the least possible' infusion of satire in them to give them the more point. I thought I discerned in him at all times the influence of the foreign College in which he had received his religious education, in toning down his manners and conversation so as to obliterate from them every thing abrupt, or angular, or strikingly salient. " His height in mid-age must have been, I think, five feet, five or six inches. In the advanced age at which I knew him, his head drooped a little, and his person inclined in the same di- rection for some distance below the shoulders. He did not stoop, but he was a little bent. His form was slight and vale- tudinary, but without emaciation. His eyes were, I think, pale-blue or gray, his complexion fair, and the anterior part of his rather fine head was bald. He wore powder, and his dress was at all times scrupulously neat and appropriate. I do not recollect a more gentlemanly figure, or a more benevolent and trustworthy countenance. As he used to pass up the aisle, the ■only aisle, of the old Church, on Sundays, to the chancel at the Eastern end, in his black gown, powdered hair, and hat in hand, inclining with a gentle bow to the one side and the other, towards 408 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH the parishioners whom he saw in the pews to receive him, no- thing could be more gracious and paternal. " The services were read well — not with a strong voice, but distinctly, nor with much emphasis on any part, but without monotony. His manner of reading, whether of the services or the sermon, was not impressive, but it was in a pure tone, that perfectly conveyed and seconded the meaning of what he read. In repeating the prayers, he was devout and self-collected, but not impassioned. All his sermons were good and instructive, but not frequently drawn from the depths of his learning, either theological or moral. Parts of them were beautifully written ; but it could not be discerned, from his mode of reading them., that he thought one part better than another. All parts o-f them tendered to promote sound doctrine, pure morality, and a kindly Christian temper. I never wearied of his discourses, which, though not long, wore never short. It was pleasant to listen to truths of the kind he taught, which came recommended by simplicity and sincerity of manner, and were corroborated by such purity of example in the life of the teacher. " There was no Presbyterian church in Burlington until after Dr. "Wharton's death. That is my impression. In his time Presbyterians mingled with Churchmen in that simple and primitive temple. Dr. Boudinot's family, for instance, con- stantly worshipped there ; and the Clerk who announced the Psalms and Hymns from a gallery at the Western end of the Church, and led the music with a rather wiry and dissonant voice, was a worthy Scotch Presbyterian, named Aikman, a cabinet-maker in the town. We all liked Aikman for his directness and truth. He was as steady in his temper and purpose as a Covenanter. One Sunday, when Aikman, from the West gallery, gave out the Psalm before the Ante-Commu- nion service. Dr. Wharton rose in the chancel, and said in his natural, quiet tone, — ' Mr. Aikman, that is not the Psalm I gave to you.' ' Yes, but it is. Doctor.' — ' No, it is not.' — ' Yes, but it is. Dr. Wharton. It is right. I have it here in your own hand write,' — holding up a paper. — ' Oh, well, have it your own way, have it your own way. Sing any thing.' — You may sup- pose the smiles." — Annals of American Ep. Pulpit, pp. 340-341. IN BUELINGTON. 409 THE CHARACTER OF REV. DR. WHARTO^ST. "It was not my good fortune," says Bishop Doane, "to know Dr. Wharton until within a short time previous to his deafh. I had indeed known him, by reputation, as a pillar and ornament of the Church — adorning with his life the doctrines which with his voice he proclaimed, and with his pen had so ably advocated. I knew him as among the iirst in scholarship of the Clergy of America, a sound and thoroughly accomplished divine, a practised and successful controversialist, a faithful par- ish priest, a patriarch of the Diocese in which he lived ; but I had never seen him. When, therefore, in the providence of God, I was called in the autumn of 1832 to the highest office in this Diocese, among the thoughts which were the first to follow the appalling conviction of its responsibilities, was that of the rela- tionship which its acceptance would create between myself and him ; and I confess that in the reflection I was deeply humbled. But scarcely had the evidence of my appointment reached me, when a letter came from him so kind, so encouraging, so expres- sive of his hearty acquiescence in the appointment, and his hearty desire for its consummation, as to contribute most mate- rially to the determination of my assent. I saw him first on the occasion of my first Visitation here ; and though for a few hours only, there was in his deportment a tender so free and generous of his approbation and confidence, a simplicity so perfectly trans- lucent, and a mixture — so much in keeping with his venerable aspect, his profound acquirements, and his long experience — of the affection expressed for a son, and the deference designed for an official superior, as embarrassed and perplexed me, while it wholly won my heart. Our subsequent intercourse was of the most endearing character, and it left nothing for me to lament, but that, as Providence designed it to be so brief, official absence should have diminished its golden opportunities. I looked forward with eagerness to the conclusion of my public engagements, that I might sit down with him in his delightful, 'quiet home, and gather wisdom from his words, while I learned piety from his example. But the Disposer of all things did not gratify my hopes. His health had been for some time failing 410 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Avhen I saw him first, and though serene and cheerful, and long, I trusted, to be preserved to us in a green old age, it was but too apparent that the energies of his constitution were impaired, and that the elastic tone and vigour of his spirit were unbent. * In the conversations which I had with him, (which, when at home, wei'e daily,) he displayed the deepest interest in the extension of the Church of Christ, and the soundest judgment in his views and estimate of the means by which it was to be promoted. Especially did the General Theological Seminary and the Gen- •eral Missionary Society occupy his thoughts, and it was his 'desire and determination to accompany me to the annual meet- ing of the Board of Directors of the last named institution, in May preceding his death. Indisposition, however, prevented. And I had quite given up the long cherished hope of enjoying liis presence and counsel at the then approaching Convention of the Diocese. On the morning of the day of the meeting, how- ever, to my great joy he arrived in Camden. He took a warm and active part in the proceedings, gave to the measures pro- posed the most manly and vigorous support, engaged earnestly in the debates, and appeared in body and mind, in voice and l)earing, like one a full half century his junior. It was his last exertion. From that time, he did not appear in public, and in- deed scarcely left his house. His disease became gradually seated. The ability to struggle with it was gradually diminished. He reluctantly gave up, for even a single Lord's day, the accus- tomed duty. He retreated reluctantly to his chamber and to his bed. The best resources of the healing art were applied with the utmost assiduity and skill. The constancy and tender- ness of conjugal devotion, and the vigilance and care of relations and friends, supplied whatever love could prompt and earth afford for his recovery and relief. But it was vain. Ex- hausted nature could not rally. And gently declining day by day, after a few brief struggles, more painful probably to the faithful hearts that watched beside him, than to himself, — he fell sweetly asleep, even as an infant sinks to rest upon his mother's bosom, on Tuesday morning, July 23, 18S3 ; having entered nearly two months upon his eighty-sixth year, and hav- IN BURLINGTON. 411 ing been for more than sixty-one years a minister of Christ — the senior Presbyter — if I mistake not — of the American Protes- tant Episcopal Church. ^' Throughout his sickness, when not absent from home on official duty, it was my privilege to see him daily ; and a death- bed so serene, so tranquil, so triumphant, I have never witnessed. It seemed, from the first day to the last, so far as the issue of life was concerned, as if nature had been wholly set aside by grace. The single sentiment which animated and pervaded all he said, was still, — ' Thy will be done.' He was the humblest and most self-abased of Christians. In his long life, there was nothing, he said, on which, for a single moment, he could rest. He had endeavored to be useful with his ' poor abilities,' as he always termed them, but he had done nothing. What he looked back to with the nearest approach to satisfaction, was his desire and effijrt to promote peace and harmony among men. In this respect he hoped, if he had done little good, he had at least pre- vented some harm. But the theme in which he gloried was the Cross. That was the subject of his thoughts, and the burden of his conversation. He clung naked to it with a child's simplicity and helplessness. ' I have been thinking,' he said to me one day, ' of the wonders of redeeming love. And the more I dwell upon it, the more I am filled with admiration, that the Almighty Ood, the Maker of everything in heaven and earth, my Maker and my Judge, should stoop to earth, and take vile flesh, and bare his bosom, and pour out his blood — for me ! ' 'Oh, my dear friend,' he would often say to me, " the Cross, the Cross, is all ! " What should we be without the Cross ? The Lamb of God — He taketh away the sin of the world. The blood of Jesus Christ — that cleanseth from all sin ! ' Such were the triumphant testimonies to the truth and power of our religion, which he rendered while he was getting ready to put off the earthly house of this tabernacle. " Dr. Wharton was twice married — the second time to Ann, daughter of Chief Justice Kinsey of this State, who survived him. He had no children. "As the limits you have prescribed to me will not allow me to go into any minute analysis of Dr. Wharton's character, I 412 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH will dismiss the subject by just hinting at a few of his more prominent traits. And I may mention, first of all, his singular purity. He had neither guile nor the suspicion of it. Loiig as he had lived in the world, he seemed to have suffered little from its contact. There was a delicacy of sentiment and feeling in him, which not only bespoke his own purity of heart, but kept the atmosphere about him pure. And it was this that gave to all his conversation and conduct an air of the most engaging simpUoity. In speech and manner he was artless as a child. You read his heart at once. And if, in turn, you did not lay your own open, you gave him all the advantage he wished or would avail himself of, — the advantage of sincerity and candour. He was distinguished also for his humility. With the best edu- cation that Europe could afford ; as a divine, second perhaps to none in America ; as a controversialist, unanswered and un- aiaswerable ; he was not only unconscious of his distinction, but he would not be made conscious of it. He was also one of the most disinterested of men. The principle of self seemed in him, as nearly as in humanity it can, to have been absorbed and lost. He lived for the Church first, and then for those whom he loved. And he was full of kindness and charity. He desired good to all men, and, thei'efore, he ever sought to do them good. He was the kindest husband, and the most devoted friend. And his crowning and completing grace was his earnest and consist- ent jjidy. The faith by which he triumphed in his death, had made him conqueror through life. I'he Cross in which he gloried had crucified the world unto him, and him unto the world. His piety did not burn with fitful and uncertain flame, but with a pure, sustained, and steady lustre. The aliment on which it fed was the sincere word of God. It was enkindled in him by the Holy Spirit. He nourished and cher- ished it by daily intercourse with Heaven. "As a Preacher of the Gospel, I never had an opportunity to know Dr. Wharton. His sermons which I have read are of a chastened and persuasive style of oratory, well arranged, written evidently from the heart, and in a diction which is like crystal for its purity and clearness. Everywhere, and on all occasions, he preached Christ and Him crucified. IN BURLINGTON. 413 "I will only add that he M'as a Churchman in heart and in soul ; while yet, in the exercise of his truly Catholic spirit, he regarded all who name the name of Chirst with affectionate interest. It was his deep and strong conviction, again and again expressed, that the entire Church was to be inviolately preserved ■ and that the strictest adherence to all its provisions and regulations was the. surest path not only of truth and duty, but of charity and peace."— Annafe of American Ep. Pulpit, pp. 337-340. EXTRACTS FROM THE 1\'ILL OF THE REV. DR. WHARTOX. " Third. — I direct that after my dear Wife shall have se- lected from my Library, Such books as she may particularly desire for her own absolute use. All the residue of my Books shall go to the Minister, Church Wardens and Vestrymen of Saint Mary's Church, Burlington City — to be by them pre- served for the use of the rectors of said Church in succession. "Fourth. — All the rest and residue of my estate, real and persona], whatever, and wherever, I give and devise to the Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church for the Diocese of New Jersey — so being at my death, and to his successors as Bishops as aforesaid — Ix trust — nevertheless to permit my said dear Wife to take the rents and annual income of said resi- due for her life, in case she survive me — But in case she die before me, or if otherwise, at her death in further trust, to pay over One thousand dollars, to the Treasurer of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America, for the use of the said Mis- sionary Society — And finally in trust to pay over and assign all the residue of the estate, and monies, or other propertj', what- ever, herein, given and bequeathed to him in trust to the Min- ister, Church Wardens and Vestrymen of Saint Mary's Church BiJrlington City aforesaid, or to any officer appointed by the legal authorities of said Church, to receive the same — to be by them invested in such fund or security, as they may approve, 414 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH and the interest thereof to be applied annually to increase the Salary of the rectors of said Saint Mary's Church— " Fifth.— I nominate the Bishop of the Protestant Episco- pal Church for the Diocese of New Jersey & so being at my death, Executor and Trustee under this my will— And in case said Bishop, so being at my death, shall die before the final com- pletion of all the objects and the complete execution of all the trusts, mentioned and created herein, It is my will that his successors as Bishops as aforesaid, shall succeed him as trustees under this my will, and have full power to complete and exe- cute all the trusts then incomplete and unexecuted And that the said powers and trusts given as aforesaid to the Bishop of said Diocese, so being at my death, and to his successors, shall not survive to his or their heirs, or Executors — " Sixth. — Before my said Executor and Trustee shall pro- ceed to execute the trusts — or to pay the pecuniary legacies, herein created and mentioned, he shall first pay all my just debts. " Charles H. Whaeton. [l. s.] " " Signed sealed and Published by the testator on the 28th of February 1833, in the presence of Jane P. Folwell, AYilliam Hargest, H. Mcllvaine." Proved, "the 5th of August, A. D., 1833, at Mt. Holly" " before Charles Kinsey, Surrogate." " George W. Doane, Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church for the Diocese of New Jersey and being Bishop as aforesaid at the death of Charles H. Wharton, the Testator within named and Executor in the annexed Testament named being duly sworn did depose and say that the Within Instru- ments contain the true last Will and Testament of Charles H. Wharton the testator therein named so far as he knows and as he verily believes ; that he will well and truly perform the same by paying first the debts of the said deceased, and then the Legacies in the said Testament specified, so far as the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased can thereunto Extend ; and that he will make an Exhibit or cause to be made and Ex- hibited into the Prerogative Office at Trenton, a true and per- fect Inventory of all and singular, the goods, chattels, and credits of the said deceased that have or shall come to his IN BURLINGTON. 41 5, knowledge or possession, or to the possession of any other per- son or persons for his use, and render a just and true account when thereunto lawfully required — "G. W. DOANE. " Sworn at Mt Holly 5th August, A. D., 1833 before me Charles Kinsey Surrogate." — Surrogate's Office, Mt. Holly, N. J. THE EFFECTS OF THE LATE EEV. DR. WHARTON. " A true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods- and chattels rights and credits of the Reverend Charles H. Wharton, D. T>., late of the City and County of Burlington in the State of Ne^v Jersey deceased mSfcle the Seventeenth day of September A. d. 1833 and the Second day of August A. d. 1837— "Wearing Apparrel $100.00 "Books 280.00 " Bank & other Stocks 13.581.00 " Household goods &c 1.009.00 §14.970.00 " Appi-aised by us the dates above mentioned, "Burr Woolmai^, Thomas B. Woolma^t." —Ibid. IKSCRIPTIOX FOR A MURAL MONUMENT TO DR. "WHARTON. The following was written by Bishop Doane for a mural' tablet to Dr. Wharton ; but the tablet was never erected,t and the words designed for it are here inserted for preservation : t In the sacrarium of the new St. Mary'ss Church, however, on the South side, in the stained glass window, is the following : IN MEMORIAM Rev. ffujus Ecdesim Rectoris, A. D. MD Caroli Henrici Wharton, D. D.. CCXCVI A. D. MDCCCXXXIII 41(i HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " Behind tlie Cliancel rests the mortal part of CHARLES HENKY WHAKTON, V- H-. who died July 23, 1833, aged 86 years; *lnring 37 of which he was Eector of thi.s Church. A finished scholar, an elegant writer, a sound divine, a faithful preacher of the Cross ; in peace and meekness, purity and charity, in childlike simplicity, and unaffected piety, a daily example of the lessons which he taught ; while he lived, the faithful servant of this Church, and, at his death, its generous benefactor: Ach was he whose name this stone commemorates, and whose virtues are embalmed in the affections of his people.'' BISHOP DOAXE BECOMES RECTOR OF ST. MARY'S CHURCH. " 1833. The Vestry of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, at a special meeting, held 3 August, unanimously invited the Right Reverend George Washington Doane, D. D., to accept the vacant Rectorship. — 1 October, the invitation was accepted. G. W. T)."— Parish Register. THE CIRCUMSTANCES ATTENDING THIS DECISION. "Since the last Convention, my residence at Burlington, which was then temporary, and without parochial charge, has assumed a different character. Being, of course, from my dis- tant residence, unacquainted with the local peculiarities of the diocese, I determined at my consecration, not to decide on my place of abode among you, until I had become satisfied by per- sonal investigation, and the careful comparison of individual opinions, as to what seemed the position most favourable to the IN BURLINGTON. 417 discharge of my ofBcial duties, and the advancement of the interests of the Church. I did not doubt, moreover, that in the lapse of time, the course of Providence would be developed with sufficient clearness. Soon after I had gone into temporary resi- dence at Burlington, (to which I was chiefly induced by local and personal considerations,) I received from the Rector, Ward- ens, and Vestry of Trinity Church, Newark, an invitation of the most gratifying character, to establish myself in that place ; accompanied with an offer from the Congregation, of so gener- ous a nature as to leave no doubt on my mind, that the desire for my removal there was not only universal, but most sincere and hearty. To an expression from such a source, so earnest in its terms, and so liberally enforced, I felt it my duty to respond in the affirmative, the more especially as I should thus be left free from parochial responsibility ; when the death of Rev. Dr. Wharton, and the peculiar circumstances of the parish of St. Mary's, Burlington, presented a conflicting duty. After mature deliberation, with inquiry of those whose judgments in the matter were best instructed, it seemed incumbent on me to assume the charge of the interesting parish thus vacated ; which I did,— first for six months, and, afterwards as its Rector. In thus yielding to a strong sense of ecclesiastical duty, I am happy in knowing that my munificent friends at Newark, though disap- pointed, have not been displeased. The same liberal spirit which devised such liberal things to induce my residence among them, enabled and disposed them cheerfully to yield their own preference, to what seemed to be essential to the welfare of a sister parish. May brotherly love so continue, and ever increase amongst us! It is due to my office, to my own judgment, and to the best interests of the Church, to say, that it is not well that the Bishop of any diocese should be responsible for the entire pastoral charge of a congregation. When this is the case, either the parochial or the diocesan interest must suffer. Cases may occur, where the Rectorship of a parish seems proper, or indeed necessary, as the means of support, to be united to the Episcopate ; but provision should then be made, not merely to relieve the Bishop from such portion of the duty of preaching, 2d 418 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH as may enable him to accomplish his visitations, but for the discharge, under his direction, of those daily pastoral offices, without the faithful, constant performance of which, Christ's sheep can never be duly fed. An economical and judicious arrangement for this purpose has always seemed to me, the appointment of a clergyman, to reside in the Bishop's parish, to supply the pulpit in his absence, to take the immediate charge of the Sunday School, and other interests of the parish, and to 23erform occasional Missionary duty. The provision for the support of such a Clergyman, as Missionary assistant to the Bishop, might properly be chargeable on the Missionary fund of the diocese. I commend the subject to the consideration of the Convention. The extensive 2)lan of visitation which I pro- pose, cannot well be carried into effect unless there be some such provision." — Episcopal Address, 1834. "the remains op the rev. dr. WHARTON." Under this title. Bishop Doane in 1833-4, published two volumes, containing a Memoir, the Funeral Sermon, twenty sermons, selected papers, and controversial tracts, of the Rev. Dr. Wharton ; " of which the leading religious journals of Great Britain spoke with distinguished favor." THE reminiscences OF A FORMER RESIDENT. The following, written in 1833, by one, who in his school-boy days, almost forty years before, had engaged in rural sports about the place, is a vivid portrayal of Burlington, in 1797 : Ah, x>\& acquaintance ! there thou art — I hail thee with a heating heart, I'll sing of thee, before we part, Green bank of Burlington. May I a passing tribute pay, Where many a happy school-boy day. In years forever passed away, ' I played upon thy bank. At early morn I thought thee fair, At noon thou hadst the freshest air, Thy evenings only could compare With Eden's lovely bowers. IN BURLINGTON. 419 And most enchanting was the grace That marked the ladies of the place, In walk, in form, in mind, in face. Like mother Eve of old. Your melons were for flavor rare, Your cream and strawberries sweetest were, Your luscious peach, and juicy pear, The rich and poor partook. By pebbly shore and lofty tree. Our good old bathing place I see, Where school-boys all with loudest glee, , To dive and swim repaii-'d. Lightly that batteau seems to glide. In such a one I loved to ride, With helm in hand, her course to guide. While briskly blew the breeze. 'Twas sweet to leave the tiresome book, A dozen silvery fish to hook. Then take them home to plague the cook To clean and fry them all. My tale of pleasure is begun, AVe also sometimes got a gun, Through weed and mire all day to run. To shoot a bird or two. Sometimes we hired a boat to speed On a duckling trip where wild ducks feed. But less ducks than duckings we got indeed. On Neshamony's marshy flats. How spreads this river like a bay, I've skated on it many a day. While Bristol boys have had a fray, f And feats of skating show'd. Keenly the crowded wharf I view. And cannot see one face I knew. But good Ben Shepherd's ever true, J At every varying tide. I could have sprung from off the deck. To give his hand a hearty shake, For him and for his city's sake. My dear old Burlington. Sadly my memory loves to trace The kindly smile of many a face Gather'd ere this in the resting place. With those of ages past. t Snow-balling battle. t Hotel keeper and ferryman. 4S20 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH The lapse of almost for(y years, Has ended all their joys and cares, We hope they are the happy heirs. Of immortality. No steamboat then in stately pride,_ Made rapid way 'gainst wind and tide — A shallop small its place supplied, The goodly sloop May-Flower, f Thy sister cities have the fame, Of battles fought, and warlike name— Thy ancient records lay no claim To bloody tales like these. Thv precincts show no battle-field Wliere haughty foes were forced to yield, And many a brave one's fate was sealed In death upon the plain. Ere Trenton saw the deadly fray. Thou wast not idle in thy way ; Bold spirits suited to their day. Withstood a tyrant's rule. In thy Town Hall these patriots sate, And there resolved to share the fate Of every suffering sister State — With them to stand or fall. I cannot see Saint Mary's fane ; It often gave me heartfelt pain To think how oft I've heard in vain Good Dr. Wharton preach. Meekly as one who plainly saw Himself condemn'd beneath the law, He sought by love, not fear, to draw His hearers to the Lord. St. Mary's lifts no towering spire, For passing travellers to admire. Fit emblem of the holy sire Who filled her desk so long. I hear mj' fellow travellers say There is a locomotive'.s way Where school-boys used to fight and play, In Dr. Staughton's time. | And woodman's axe with sturdy stroke Has long since fell'd the lofty oak, Where my poor neck I nearly broke. To gain a squirrel's nest. t This packet belonged to Captain Myers, a well-known skipper. X Principal of the Academy. IX BUELINGTON. 421 St. Mary's has a pastor new, t Young, and New Jersey's biphop too — He needs must stand in public view — May God save him from pride. May he a shepherd's duty Itnow, To lead his flock where fountains flow. And where perennial pastures grow, Beneath the sacred Cross. This steamer goes as if it flew. The city fades before ray view — We turn, I bid a long adieu To thee, sweet Burlington. BISHOP DOANe'S first REPORT AS RECTOR. May 28th, 1834. Bishop Doane's first report, as Kector of St. Mary's Church, says : — " The Eector has not been long enough in charge of the Par- ish to giye any thing more than the mere statistics. Tiie man- ner in which the Offerings of the Church have been collected, is stated in the Pastoral Letter, in the Appendix. There were no subscriptions larger than twenty-five cents per week, and of these but five. Many of them were less than five cents, and several but one cent per week. A small amount remains uncol- lected, which will go into the account of the next year. In another Keport, greater fullness may be expected. — Twenty-five copies of the Children's Magazine are taken. The Rector is always present in the Sunday School, when not absent on Epis- copal duty. In the absence of the Rector, the parish has been much benefited by the gratuitous and very acceptable services of the Rev. Dr. Williams." J " The library of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, lately in- creased by the bequest of part of Dr. Wharton's books, is about to be brought into more general use. The remark is sometimes made, that parish libraries are little used, and soon dispersed; and the fact is adduced that, of the excellent collections with which all our parishes, by the wise provision of the venerable society for the propagation of the Gospel in foreign parts, were furnished, are now, with scarcely an exception, squandered. t Bishop Doane. J The Bev. Charles Williams, D. D. 422 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH Of this unfortunate result, the vicissitudes of the times ought always to be given in explanation ; and it should also be remem- bered, that the good seed, though scattered, is not lost, but pro- ducing doubtless in many quarters, its desirable fruits." — Epis- copal Address, 1834. A RELIGIOUS SERVICE FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY. " There is a custom common in some parts of our country, and I believe increasing, of celebrating with religious services, the the anniversary of the Declaration of the National Independence. I highly approve of it. Without any regard to the suspicion of desiring an establishment of religion, I venture to say, that there is, in our political and civil institutions, too little refer- ence to Him who is the only source and security of whatever is good in them. I enter into no discussion of the causes of this deficiency, or of the apologies for It. The fault exists and is to be regretted. What is still more to the purpose, it is, so far as may be, to be obviated. ' Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is the reproach,' and will be the destruction, ' of any people.' " In the ' Proposed Book,' so called, there is ' a Form of Prayer and Thanksgiving to Almighty God, for the inestimable blessings of religious and civil liberty, to be used yearly on the Fourth day of July.' I know not why it was omitted in the final revision. It is a service well adapted for the occasion ; and, with suitable alterations, will be set forth for use in this diocese." — Episcopal Address, 1834. A THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL RECOMME>-DED. " There is but one subject more, of a general character, to which I shall at present venture to invite your attention. And I do so, because from its great importance, it deserves to be pre- sented as early as may be to your notice, that you may be the sooner prepared to act in regard to it with efficiency. I recom- mend, brethren of the Clergy and of the Laity, for your most serious consideration, the establishment, under the auspices of the Church, of a School or Seminary, of a high order, at which there may be provision, wholly, or in part, gratuitous, for the preparatory education of young men designing to enter on a IN BURLINGTON. 423 course of Theological study. The diocese of New Jersey pre- sents peculiar facilities for institutions of learning. An Epis- copal School that deserved patronage — and I should be sorry to see one that did not — would be liberally sustained by scholars from the vicinity, and from abroad. A portion of the profits •^should be set aside as a foundation for the purposes above named ; and individual bounty would, I am very confident, come liber- ally in aid of the enterprise. We should thus have the means of educating our own sons under circumstances most favourable to their character and principles. The number of candidates for orders would be increased by the facilities of education. The standard of learning among us would be elevated. Better than all, tlie means of instruction would be presented, as they ought ever to be, under the sanctifying influences of religion. I am sanguine in the opinion, that a judicious plan for this pur- pose would be most cordially encouraged. I should most cheer- fully devote myself, as a duty of the highest moment, to its estab- lishment and furtherance. Having done what our hands find to do in a work so charitable and holy, we may safely leave it to the blessing of Almighty God." — Episcopal Address, 1834. DEATH OF THE WIDOW OF EEV. DR. WHARTON. " 1834^ June 21: Buried Mrs. Anne Wharton, (by Eev. Mr. Moorehouse) ." — Parish Register. A handsome mural tablet erected in the East wall, on the North side, of the old St. Mary's Church, bears this inscription : " This Tablet The Memorial of A Sister's undying love is Erected to the memory of Anne Eelict of the Eevd. Dr. Wharton, late Rector of this Church, who departed this life on the 20th of June, A. D. 1834. Let this marble speak her worth when the many sorrowing hearts which her charity has gladdened have ceased to beat, and the weeping eyes, from which her sympathy has wiped the tears, are closed in death." 424 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH CHURCH EKLAEGEMENT DETERMINED UPON. A resolution was adopted by the Vestry, September 3d, 1834^ in these words : "Resolved, That Christian Larzelere, William McMurtrie, (Wardens,) Jacob Shedaker, Daniel Hancock, and James Hunter Sterling, with the Rt. Rev. Rector, be a Committee to inquire and report at a future meeting of the Vestry what alterations can be made in the Church, whereby its revenues may be aug- mented, its appearance improved, its convenience increased, and its usefulness extended." The plan reported by the Committee, was, on the 26th of Sep- tember, approved and accepted by the Vestry ; and John Lar- zelere, Edward Rogers, and William McMurtrie appointed the Building: Committee. A contract was entered into with Mr. Isaac Holden, Architect of Philadelphia, for the execution of the plan designed by him, reported by the Committee, and approved by the Vestry. On the 6th day of October the work was commericed — and on Tuesday, December 23x1, the building was consecrated to the worship of Almighty God. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION OP THE CHURCH. [From the Missionary.] "The plan of the Church is that of a Latin Cross, the head being towards the south east. The interior dimensions of the nave and choir, are eighty feet, six inches, by thirty feet ; and of the transept, thirty feet by fifty-nine feet, six inches. The whole affords sixty pews, calculated for eight persons each, "f It is built of bricks, and is to be rough-cast, in imitation of free stone or granite. " The south east, or principal facade presents (as nearly as circumstances would permit,) a composition in accordance with the Grecian style of architecture, exhibiting a centre building and wings, — the centre having a pediment, in the tympanum of which is inserted a circular window, surrounded by an Isthmian wreath, composed of the Lotus leaf. On the apex of the pedi- f The former number was thirty-four.. IN BURLINGTON. 42& ment is intended to be fixed an acroterium, bearing an enriched Greek Cross ; behind which, and on a square stylobate, rises an octagonal bell-tower, — the apertures of which are filled in with luffer boarding, the whole surmounted by a gilt ball and vane.. The design of the tower is derived from that built at Athens by Andronicus Cyrrhites, commonly called the Tower of the Winds. "The door or entrance, is decorated by a Doric entablature and antse, over which is a raised tablet. The windows are fin- ished, with plain architraves, over which is a sunk pannel. The principal entrance into the Church is situated at the south west side, (under a porch,) on the inside of which is a vestibule, opening into the transept. At the opposite extremity, and on the wall of the chevet, is intended to be placed a mural monument, to the memory of the late Rev. Charles H. Wharton, D. D., who was for thirty-seven years Rector of this Church. On the south east side, occupying the head of the Cross, is placed the chancel and choir, the architectural decorations of which are arranged from approved Grecian models. The pulpit is of a semi-octagonal form. Immediately in front of which, and attached thereto, stands the reading desk, — and on the sides, enclosing the stairs, are placed, panneled pedestals upon which are fixed carved scrolls. On each side of the -pulpit are large tablets, containing the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles' Creed, and the Ten Commandments. The whole is enclosed by an enriched railing and mahogany capping. Behind the chancel, and under the choir, is situated the Rector's robing room, the vestry room, and the parish library. " On the north west side is also an entrance and windows, similar in exterior decoration to those on the south east front, and having on the inside a vestibule opening into the nave of the Church. Under the nave, is constructed a furnace, for sup- plying the Church with heated air." CONSECRATION OP THE CHURCH. On Tuesday, December 23, 1834, St. Mary's Church was consecrated to the public worship of Almighty God, by the Right Reverend Bishop Doane. The request of the Vestry,: 426 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH being presented to the Bishop, by Christian Larzelere, Esq., Senior Warden, was read by the Rev. Hewlett R. Peters, assistant to the Rector, in the following terms : " To the, Bt. Rev. Qeorge W. Doane, D. J)., Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey. "The memorials of the Wardens and Vestry of St. Mary's Church respectfully sheweth, that the house in which their fathers worshipped, and in which God's name has been honored, and the gospel of his Son proclaimed, for one hundred and thirty years, having been erected for a long period previous to the establishment of the Episcopacy in the United States of America, was never consecrated to the worship of Almighty God, according to the usages of the Protestant Episcopal Church; and having now, at great expense, extended, repaired, and im- proved, and, in a manner, rebuilt it, for the better accommoda- tion of the congregation worshipping there, they present this their request to the Right Reverend the Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey, desiring him, at his earliest convenience, to set apart and consecrate the same to the service and worship of Almighty God, according to the order of the Protestant Epis- copal Church in, the United States of America. " Signed, by order of the Vestry, " Wm. M'MtTETEIE, I H7 j "• Christian Larzelere, / "^«''''«««- "Burlington, 7th December, 1834." The sentence of consecration was then read by the Rev. George Y. Morehouse, Rector of St. Andrew's Church, Mount Holly, and is as follows : " The ancient edifice of St. Mary's Church in the City of Bur- lington, which was erected, and had been occupied, eighty years before the introduction of the Episcopate into the United States of America, having never received consecration; and the Vestry of that parish, acting by the Wardens, having set forth in their memorial addressed to me, that it has lately been enlarged and much improved, and requested me to consecrate it in the usual form: • " Be it known, that on this 23d day of December, in the year IN BUELINGTON. 427 ■of our Lord, 1834, with the rites and solemnities prescribed, I have consecrated and set apart the said house of worship, sep- arating it henceforth from all unhallowed, ordinary and common uses, and dedicating it to the service of Almighty God, for reading his holy word, for celebrating his holy sacraments, for offering to his glorious majesty the sacrifices of prayer and thanksgiving, for blessing the people in his name, and for the performance of all other holy offices, through Jesus Christ our blessed Lord and Saviour, and according to the rites and wor- ship of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the United States of America. " In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, at Burlington, this 23d day of December, in the year of our Lord, 1834, and in the third year of my consecration. "George W. Doane, Bishop " of the Diocese of New Jersey." EXTRACT FROM THE SERMON OP BISHOP DOANE, AT THE CONSECRATION OP ST. MARY'S CHURCH, DECEMBER 23, 1834. " 1 Samuel vii. 12. — Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. " From us, brethren of this congregation, the transaction of the day calls for a special tribute of gratitude and praise. Re- turning now from our brief exile to this venerable place, where, for a hundred and thirty years, prayers have been made, through Christ, to God, — assembled under circumstances, so much im- proved, of comfort to ourselves, and of accommodation to such as may desire to join us, — does it not become us, like the prophet, to set up here our stone of help, and to confess, with a loud voice and glowing, heart, that ' hitherto the Lord hath helped us ? ' To us this is a most eventful day — a day whose issues, grasping all the circuit of our lives, reach forth into eternity. Here, for a century and a quarter, the prayers and praises of the faithful have arisen to heaven, till even the ground on which we stand seems consecrated, and, to our awed and captivated spirits, * all the air a solemn stillness holds.' Here have your feet, week after week, come up, * with them that keep holy day;' and, in 428 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH your hearts, and in the hearts of all your children, it must be associated with what is best and happiest of the things and thoughts of earth, with what is brightest with the light, and fullest of the hopes of heaven. Here you have prayed that still your feet might come, while they should tread the paths of earth ; and that, when you were gone hence and were no more seen, your children, and your children's children, might fill the seats which you fill, imbibe the wisdom which has guided you through life, and catch the glorious hope which is to give you victory in death. Awakening reniiniscences and prompting thoughts like these, is it not, brethren, a solemn and eventful hour? Sur- rounded by such circumstances, and such associations, — the memory and example of the beloved dead, the looks and voices of the beloved living, the deep and strong impression of His presence who has now accepted this to be His temple, — must we not feel that this indeed is 'holy ground?' While, then, the inspiration of the hour is on us, while we breathe for the first time the religion of the place, let us desire of Him from whom alone all good things do come, to make both profitable and per- rhanent the impressions which we now receive. This hour, this day, cannot return to us again. This place can no more be to us what it is this day, this hour. We stand upon an isthmus. The waves of time divide beneath our feet. We can look back on all the past. We can look forAvard to the distant, pregnant future. Let us not lose the golden opportunity. Let us look backward, and look forward. With fervent gratitude to Hira who hitherto hath helped us, with lively confidence in the con- tinued exercise of His protecting care, we may present accepta- bly, through Jesus Christ, the free-will oifering of a holy wor- ship, and win, through His most precious merits, for us and for our children, the blessing promised to the faithful, 'even life for evermore.' " It is now more than one hundred and thirty years since the measures were adopted which led to the erection of the Church which, enlarged now for the fourth time, to meet the increasing disposition to entertain the doctrines here professed, and to unite in the worship here offered, has to-day, with due solemnities, IN BUELINGTON. 429 been set apart for the service and glory of God. The early his- tory of these most laudable endeavours is full of interest ; and eloquent, at every step, from the year one thousand seven hun- dred and two until this present day, in illustrating and enforc- ing the sentiment of the text, ' Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.' ' The first English inhabitants of this country,' says an old and authentic writer, ' were Quakers and Anabaptists. In the year 1702, the Rev. Mr. Keith f and the Eev. Mr. Talbot were traveling preachers in these countries, from the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts ; and, as the sober Quakers of New Jersey agreed with many of their breth- ren at Philadelphia, in thinking that the written word of God, and the instituted means of grace ought to be more attended to, they were induced, by hearing some sermons from Mr. Keith and Mr. Talbot, to inquire what was the doctrine of the Church of England. In a little time a considerable congregation gathered themselves together, resolving to receive the Church of England worship. As the people had agreed to conform with the Church of England, their next care was to get a Minister. They had heard Mr. Keith and Mr. Talbot often preach, and the latter was particularly acceptable to many of them. Mr. Talbot was also desirous to employ his labours in this country, rather than in any other place. They invited him to stay with them, and sent over a request to the Bishop of London, and to the Society, desiring that he might be settled among them, which was granted.' ' The people soon began to set about building a Church. The Church of St. Mary,' (called in the first charter St, Ann's,) 'had its foundation stone laid in 1703, on the 25th of March,' (the festival of the Annunciation of the Blessed Vir- gin,) ' and was therefore named St. Mary's. The building was carried on with that zeal and vigour, that on Whitsunday in 1704, divine service was performed, and the sacrament admin- istered in it J to a large congregation.' Such was the first t An engraved likeness of Mr. Keith, was placed in the sacristy of the new St. Mary's Church, in 1869. t" 1704 1 the 4th of June being Whitsunday was the first time the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was Administered in St Ann's Church att Burlington By the Eev Mr John Talbott & Mr Sharp and the first Sermon 430 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH beginning of St. Mary's Church. In its material structure it must have been a building of the width of the old edifice, and nearly square. As a religious society, it had vigorous existence and a good degree of increase under its first Minister, who served before its altars five and twenty years, and is described by his contemporaries as a very zealous and industrious man.' "In 1761, the Rev. Colin Campbell, then the Society's Mis- sionary at Burlington, and visiting occasionally Mt. Holly and Bristol, reports, in the three places, seventy-four baptisms and fifty communicants. His ministry in Burlington covered a period of nine and twenty years ; towards the close of which, in 1763, he reports no less than 115 baptisms, and in his three congregations 50 persons added to the communion ; and assures the Society that the people of his Mission are sincere, hearty, and religious, with whom he has always lived in the greatest harmony. " In 1769, under the ministry of the Rev. Jonathan Odell, who was nine years in charge of the parish, the building was extended westward, with the addition of a gallery, — and this, although the town itself had increased but little, if at all ; ' on account,' as Mr. Campbell states in his report, in 1763, ' of some disadvantages in their situation in regard 1o trade, which oblige the young people to remove to other parts.' "In 1811, under the ministry of its late beloved and la- mented Rector, the Church was enlarged, improved and beauti- fied, by an extension eastward, including the late chancel ; at which time also the pulpit was removed from the side to the east end. " In 1821, there being still a call for pews, the sittings in the Church, and its general convenience were much increased by the removal of the door, then placed just where I stand, to the west end ; with other alterations, all eminently judicious. " Finally, by the good hand of God upon us still, prospering with increase the blessed seed of His most holy "Word, it was preached in the Pulpit was on St Peters day the 29th of June 1704.— 1704-5 the 18th febrary being the Sunday before Lent the Holy Sacrament of the Lords Supper was Administred here in Burlington the Second time by the Revrd Mr Talbott."— Jlf& Account Book. IN BUELINGTON. 431 deemed necessary, in the month of September last, and then de- termined by the Vestry of this Church, to make such alterations as should ' augment its revenues,' ' improve its appearance,' ' in- crease its convenience,' and ' extend its usefulness.' Of the result of this resolution, so far, at least, as increase of conve- nience is concerned, you, friends and brethren, are witnesses to- day. That, when completely finished, its appearance will be much improved, you can yourselves well judge. The exten- sion of its usefulness must be sought for by us of the Lord, who hitherto has helped us ; and will be found, if we are faithful to our holy trust, in the results of His blessing upon our prayers, our efforts, and our sacrifices. " Brethren of this congregation, does it not become us well to say that hitherto the Lord has helped us? Run back in fancy to the second ye^r of the last century. See the little band of faithful followers of Christ, consulting and contriving, day after day, and night after night, how they shall rear a temple for the worship of their God and Saviour, in the way their un- derstanding has adopted, and their hearts approve. See them, with difficulty, and at great hazard, and with great self- sacrifice, compass the erection of a plain and humble edifice of thirty feet in breadth, by, perhaps, forty feet in length. Hear them commended by the historian of their labours, for their zeal and vigour in accomplishing, in fifteen months, a work of smaller moment than our eyes have seen efiected in less than as many weeks. Behold them, on the joyous festival of Whit- Sunday, assembled in their simple house of prayer, and pouring out, from hearts that overflowed with gratitude and joy, the ex- ulting strains which still, taught by the Church, that holy season puts in all our mouths, — ' Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised ; in the city of our God, even upon his holy hill. The hill of Sion is a fair place, and the joy of the whole earth ; uppn the north side lieth the city of the great King. God is well known in her palaces for a sure refuge Like as we have heard, so have we seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God; God upholdeth the same forever Walk about Sion, and go round about her, and tell the towers thereof. 432 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Mark well her bulwarks, set up her houses, that ye may tell them that come after. For this God is our God for ever ; he shall be our guide unto death.' Follow their self-denying and laborious Missionary, ' on the verge of sixty, and greatly weak- ened by an inflammatory fever,' toiling his weary way from Burlington to Bristol, and from Bristol to Mount Holly, to tend and feed his Master's scattered sheep. Run down the lapse of years, and see the humble fold extending westward, and then eastward, and enlarged with all economy and skill, that it may meet the wants of anxious souls, and shelter from the howling storm the Saviour's flock. Rehearse the names of noble benefac- tors, who, in a far off land, gave freely of their gold, to nurse and cherish this remote and feeble congregation of God's people, — the Lady Catherine Bovey, the generous Thomas Leicestei', the Bishops Frampton, of Gloucester, and Compton, of London, -and her Royal Majesty, Queen Anne, — so that we may literally use the prophecy of Scripture, that a Queen has been its nursing mother. Observe the memorable fact that, of this eventful series of one hundred and thirty years, three pastors filled the space of ninety ; the last of whom, that humble, holy man, whose mortal part reposes just below this pulpit, over whose new tomb the tears of a whole sorrowing people were so lately shed, went in and out among you, day by day through seven and thirty M'inters, — fulfilling thus God's promise to his own loved Sion, ' I will deck her priests with health, and her saints shall rejoice and sing.' Ponder these things, my brethren: and then, in the possession and enjoyment of this holy and beau- tiful house, the result of so much watching and of so much toil, the subject of so many tears and prayers, on which the noblest impulses of Christian hearts have been so long and freely exer- cised, and which owes its last and best improvement to' the mu- nificent bequest of him into whose pious labors I have entered, —then, here, to-day, set up your .stone 0/ help, and say, witli holy Samuel, ' Hitherto the Lord hath helped us !' Then, here, to-day, moved by these mercies of our God, present yourselves, your souls and bodies, a living sacrifice, devoted to His service. Then, here, to-day, profess yourselves not only in name, but in IN BUELINGTON. 433 deed and truth, the followers of the crucified Redeemer ; and seek, by faith in Him, that cleansing unction of His blood, which can alone remove your sins. Then, here, to-day, and every day hereafter, make it your single effort and your ceaseless prayer so to be faithful unto death, that you may at last receive and wear for ever in heaven the crown of everlasting life. " My Christian brethren, if the six score years and ten that have passed by this house of prayer, had each a tongue, what lessons would they teach us ! What evidence would they afford of the uncertain tenure of all earthly things ! And with what eloquent earnestness would they commend to our affections those better things, laid up with Christ in God, which, being like Him invisible, are like Him eternal also ! They would tell us of the joyous throngs who, week by week, came up in other years ' to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord ;' and point- ing then to the low graves in which those joyous throngs are gathered now, they would tell us that, of all they ever had on earth, their faith in Jesus Christ alone remains to them in un- impaired and ever-during worth. They would tell us of many a ransomed sinner, admitted here into the blessed family of Christ, listening here to the lively oracles of sacred truth, and celebrating here, as you to-day have celebrated, the praises of God and of the Lamb, now gone to sleep in Jesus, and with Him to rise and reign. And they would tell us, — must we not fear that they would tell us ? — of holy resolutions never performed, of vows of obedience never fulfilled, of duties the most sacred and imperative time after time postponed, and at last by death precluded and cut off for ever.' And they would warn us, by that warning of all others the most fearful, the expectation of the final judgment day, to do now what our hands find, to do with our whole might, since there is neither knowledge, nor de- vice nor work, in the dark grave to which we hasten. — My brethren, the disclosures which these tongueless years cannot make audible to us, they . have recorded in the book of God. There they stand, a registry of guilt, the sentence written under them of God's eternal justice, fearful to think of, and which no mortal man can look upon and live. There they stand, black 2e 434 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH with the presage of our awful doom ; and if the blood of Jesus wash them not away, we must sink down without a hope of rescue from the stern decree, and bear the inextinguishable pen- alty of everlasting death. Brethren, beloved, let it not be so !' Hear, while you may, the kind beseeching voice with which the Saviour calls you to Himself. Accept in fervent faith the over- tures of that salvation which He purchased for you with His blood. With child-like and confiding love yield up your hearts to the control of that divine and Holy Spirit, which is freely given to all who ask it, helping all their infirmities, consoling them in all their sorrows, and sanctifying their whole soul and body and spirit, that they may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. Come to Him to-day, who for so many years, in the mercies of His providence and in the blessings of His grace, has richly come to you. Here, in this holy temple, newly consecrated to His glory who made, redeemed, and sanc- tified you, make new your consecration of yourselves tO' Him and to His service ; that as He who has called you is holy, so- may you also be holy in all manner of conversation and godli- ness. He will accept the offering through the interceding love of Jesus Christ. He will enable you, by the constraining gen- tleness of the eternal Spirit, to keep and do the holy covenant which He has written in your hearts. Here, in His holy house, which He has chosen for Himself to place His name in. He will hear the voice of all your prayer ; and when your earthly house of this tabernacle is dissolved, you shall possess, through the prevailing merits of your Saviour, .a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. — Grant it, God of our salvation, for thy mercies' sake in Jesus Christ. Sustain us safely through the trials, troubles, and temptations of the world. And when our service here is done, receive us to Thyself, that gathered all to- gether and united all with Thee, we may be thine throughout eternal ages of unmingled joy ! We ask it for His sake who died for sinners ; and to Him, with the Almighty Father and Eternal Spirit, shall be given all the praise." IN BUELINGTON. 435 DIAGRAM OF THE CONSECRATED CHURCH. The following is a very accurate representation of the interior arrangements of the Church, after its enlargement North and South : 1^1 % y [^ la ( '"li a. Holy Table. 6. Credence. e. Reading Desk. d. Pulpit; c. Steps to Pulpit. /. Font. g. Bishop's Chair. A. Assistant's Chair. i. Eobing Room. j. Vestibule and Parish Library. k. South Door. I. Staircase to Organ Gallery. m. Staircase to West Gallery. n. West Door and Porch. 0. Staircase to North Gallery. p. North Door. q. Benches for Parish School. 4;]G HISTORY OF THE CHURCH THE CHURCH SPOKEN OF IX CONVENTION. " On Tuesday, December 23d, 1834, on the representation of the Wardens and Vestry, that St. Mary's Church, Burlington, having been erected one hundred and thirty years ago, and eighty years before the introduction of the episcopate into the country, had never been consecrated according to the usages of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and on their request, that, being now, for the fourth time, enlarged, and greatly improved, it might be so set apart, I proceeded duly to consecrate it to the service and worship of Almighty God, — the Rev. Messrs. Cum- ing, (of New York,) Morehouse, Peters, and Starr being present and assisting. You will be gratified to learn that though the sittings in the Church are fully doubled, the pews are very nearly all disposed of Of the increased convenience and beauty which the building and its appendages have received, your pres- ence here — on which I again congratulate both myself and the con- gregation — renders it unnecessary that I should speak. While we thank God that he has bestowed on us so full a measure of temporal prosperity, may we remember that the true object of desire is a fuller measure of his holy Spirit, creating us anew ' in righteousness and true holiness,' and filling us with ' all joy and peace in believing.' " — Episcopal Address, 1835. I^XKEASED PASTOEAL LABOURS. Bishop Doane appends to his report as Rector of St. Mary's Church, as follows: "Since the last Convention, the Church has been doubled in size, being now in form a Latin Cross, of which the nave is 80 feet by 30, and the transept 60 feet by 30. There were before 34, and now are 60 pews, nearly all of which are occupied. The whole arrangement of the Church, including improve- ments of the ground, fixtures, furniture, &c., has cost about $4,500. About |800 were raised as a premium for the choice of pews. The frequent absence of the Rector, of necessity, interrupts his pastoral labours, and diminishes their effect. Since his sickness in the autumn, he has been aided, under the liberal provision of the Convention, by the acceptable services IN BUELINGTON. 437 of the Rev. Mr. Peters. The Church is generally open, when the Rector is at home, on Sunday evenings, and always on Thursday evenings ; when a Lecture is delivered, expository of the Scriptures, which is also the lesson for the Sunday school, on the Sunday following. This service has been peculiarly blessed to the spiritual edification of the people. An increasing interest in the best things, has been perceptible among them, and has lately resulted in several adult baptisms, and the con- firmation of twenty-six persons ; nearly all of whom, it is hoped, will present themselves at the table of the Lord. The children are catechized on the afternoon of the first Sunday in every month, after evening prayer, before the whole congregation. The exercise is acknowledged as profitable to all, and gives great satisfaction. The Rector has pursued, since February, with signal advantage, a systematic course of Pastoral Visitation and instruction, from house to house. The Offerings of the Church for eleven months, (from 1st of June to 1st of May,) are a little greater in amount, than for the twelve months of last year. They are collected on the morning of the first Sunday in each month, (when the Communion is always administered,) and are presented on the Lord's table, as the oblations of the people." CATECHIZING THE CHILDREN. "The cateoliizing of the children I have found productive of the best effects. Children, parents, pastors, and myself, by no means to the least extent, have been partakers in the pleasing, and, I trust in God, the profitable interest. It has brought forth that 'form of sound words,' which is ' to, be learned by every person before he be brought to be confirmed by the Bishop,' from comparative obscurity, to its due prominence in the Church. It is the beginning, I fondly hope, of a course of efforts, by which, if God help us, the Church in this diocese will regain her proper hold uf)on her infant members, and be enabled, by divine grace, to ' bring them up in the nurture and admoni- tion of the Lord.' Parents are universally gratified with the arrangement. The children take delight in it. With my reverend brethren, no argument or influence is necessary to 438 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH insure their hearty zeal in feeding the Saviour's lambs. Hitherto the examination, with two or three exceptions, has been confined to the mere repeating of the words. Hereafter, it is my wish that the children be prepared for what is more properly a cate- chetical exercise, in being examined on the meaning of the words, the Scriptural authority for them, and their practical appli- cation ; and I design myself to take a part in it. A thorough trial of the experiment in my own parish, in which the children, once in a month, are catechized ' openly in the Church,' before the whole congregation, has thoroughly convinced me that no exercise can be more engaging to the children, more edifying to the people, or more profitable to the pastor." — Episcopal Address, 1835. ' "offerings of the CHUECH." "The 'Offerings of the Church,' in the diocese of New Jer- sey, are the voluntary contributions of the people, laid up, in accordance with the Apostolic precept, in the 16th chapter of St. Paul's first Epistle to the Corinthians. — " ' Now, concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the Churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come' — and to be employed, under the direction of the Bishop, in Missionary purposes ; nine tenths in the diocese of New Jer- sey, and one-tenth elsewhere. " In introducing the plan into any Church, the Minister is supposed to have a list of every man, woman, and child, in his congregation. Upon every individual, he either calls himself, or sees that some suitable person calls, to ask his engagement to endeavour, on every Lord's day, to ' lay by him in store ' at least a certain sum, increasing it ' as God hath prospered liim ; ' and it is particularly recommended that 'the little children' be encouraged to the practice. " The names of the persons consenting are enrolled in a little book, ruled with twelve columns, for the months in the year, which the Minister himself keeps. IN BURLINGTON. 439 " On the morning of the first Sunday in each month, (notice having been given, on the preceding Sunday, that 'the offer- ings of the Clmrch ' for the four Sundays in , or the five Sundays in — '■ , as the case may be, will be collected,) the sums laid by 'in store' on the several Sundays in the month, — the contribution of each person, or each family, being done up in a paper, marked with the name of the contributor, and sealed or tied, — are gathered, by the proper persons, directly after the reading of the Gospel, and placed, if it be a communion day, ' upon the Holy Table,' and so offered to the Lord, with ' the alms for the poor,' and other devotions of the people. The parcels being opened, the several sums are credited to their respective contributors, in the proper column for the month, and remitted quarterly to the Treasurer, (James Hunter Sterling, Esq., at Burlington, by mail or otherwise,) before the 20th day of February.f " The engagement to lay up a certain sum weekly, is adopted, that, after the first month, there may be a probable estimate of the missionary income of the year. Of course, it does not limit i:he offering to that sum — the rule which is supposed to govern the Christian being, ' as God hath prospered him.' The recom- mendation in the diocese of New Jersey was, that, one with another, adults and children, an average of at least five, cents in ■each week should be laid by ' in store,' — because it was desired to propose a mark which all should reach, and because, were that amount realized, it would produce a sufficient sum for the missionary purposes of the diocese." — Appendix to Episcopal Address, 1835. DIOCESAN EETEOSPECTION. " It is now within nine days of forty-two years, since the first ■convention was held in St. Mary's Church. Since then, what ■changes have taken place ! What progress has been made ! What rich experience has been here enjoyed of God's protection f This- seems to be the origin of what has grown to be so extensively used, .throughout the Church, and is known as " The Pledge and Envelope System." G. M. H. 440 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH of His Church ! How fit an emblem is this holy and beautiful house, — enlarged, improved, adorned, and filled, we trust, with spiritual worshippers, — of the increase and prosperity with which God has blessed the diocese ! The number of the Clergy in the year 1793, via.sfive, of whom, at the time alluded to, but four were, present; vihWe fifteen delegates, from ten parishes, composed the whole of the lay representation. There was then, and for twenty-two years thereafter, no Bishop in the Diocese^ Since that, there have been five meetings of the Convention in this Church. At that in 1800, there were present four Clergymen, — in 1805, there were five, — in 1811, seven, — in 1817, ten, — in 1828, seven years ago, eleven. There are now twenty -three. These are instructive statements. They show the effective influence of the Episcopal office in strengthening and ex- tending the Church. Before the accession of the first Bishop of the diocese in 1815, the greatest number of the Clergy was eight. By the blessing of the Lord upon his faithful oversight, the number had increased in 1832, the year of his decease, to nine- teen. There are now twenty-nine. — They bear strong testimony to the prevailinq power of the truth and order of the Gospel'. No where has the Church had less to hope for from external aids. No where has it been more true that ' not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called.' No where has the array of counteracting influences been more complete or formidable. No where has ' evangelical truth ' been more distinctly taught, or ' apostolic order ' more steadfastly maintained. The triumph here achieved, — from my recent residence among you, I can speak of what has been as an impar- tial witness — the triumph here achieved has been the triumph of ' the Gospel in the Church.' The Gospel has been here pre- sented as the Gospel. The Church has been presented as the Church. The result, with His blessing, who is ' Head over all things to the Church, which is his body,' is seen already in a good degree of increase, and in an approach as near as can be expected here on earth, to the unity enjoined by the Apostle on his Corinthian converts, — ' now I beseech you brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that ye all speak the same thing-. IN BUELINGTON. Ul and that there be no divisions among you, but that ye be jDer- fectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judg- ment." — Episcopal Address, 1835. REPEAL OP TWO PROVISOS IN THE CHARTER. " [No. 214.J "State of New Jersey. "A Supplement to the act entitled ' An act to incorporate the- Protestant Episcopal Church of Saint Mary in the City of Burlington/ to annul the. former charter thereof, and to repeal 'An act to amend and confirm the charter of the Episcopal Church, called Saint Mary, in the City of Burlington/ passed May twenty-eighth, seventeen hundred and ninety-three. "Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Council and General Assembly of this State, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same. That all the proviso contained, in the fourth section of the act to which this is a supplement, be, and the same is hereby repealed ; and that the following proviso be inserted in lieu thereof, viz. : Provided always, That in the disposition, sale, or alienation of such messuages, houses, lands, tenements, and here- ditaments, the consent of at least six members of the vestry shall be had and obtained. " Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That the words following the second proviso, in the eleventh section of the act to which this is a supplement, to wit: 'That if at any time nine or more members of the said vestry shall agree so to do, they may dis- charge said minister, giving him six months notice of their inten- tion, after which time his salary shall cease and the said minister shall peaceably leave the Church, and' be and the same are hereby repealed and stricken out of the said eleventh section. "House of Assembly "In Council March 4th, 1836. March 9th, 1836. This Bill having been three This Bill having been three times read and compared times read in Council in the House of Assembly Resolved, That the same do pass Eesolved, That the same do pass By order of Council By order of the P. D. Veoom House of Assembly Prest. of Council Daniel B. Eyall Speaker of the House of Assembly.'' — Parish Archives. CONCERNING DANCING IN THE ACADEMY. "To Captain Newton: " Dear Eriend, — On the instant that I learn that there is any difference of opinion on the subject of our conversation last evening I adopt this course of reasoning. There is no principle 442 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH •or duty requiring the amusement in question. Some think it wrong in that place. Therefore it ought not to be. I acted on these grounds in regard to the Cross, and shall endeavour always to do so. It will be well to make the disappointment as easy to the young folks as may be, and this I am sure you will aid in doing. I asked when the matter was first named if the Wardens approved and understood that they did, or I should iiave made further inquiry to-day. "Affectionately yours, " G. W. D0A2fE." ^'St. Mary's Parsonage, 2 May, 1836." AMUSEMENTS FOR MAY-DAY. '"To John T. Neioton and James H. Sterling, Esquires, Wardeiis of St. Mary's Church. " Gentlemen, — The fact that two of the Vestry, (one of them a Warden,) disapprove of any part of the arrangements proposed by the children for May-day is conclusive with me. We must go together unless where principle divides us — which I hope it never will. Let it be stated then to the ladies who are in the direction that on further consideration the Rector and Wardens have deemed it inexpedient that there should be music or dancing in the Academy, and let the statement be made as early in the morning as may be. I could under no circum- stances grant my consent to the indulgence, knowing that any portion of the Vestry disapproved of it. An Apostle has declared that though all things are lawful all things are not expedient." "Affectionately your friend & servant, "G. W. DOANE." " St. Mary's Parsonage, 2 May, 1836." THE CONDITION OF THE PARISH. In his report, as Rector, to the Convention held May 25th, 1836, Bishop Doane says : " The condition of the parish is in most respects encouraging. The practice of explaining before the congregation the Scriptural IN BUELINGTON. 443 lesson for the Sunday School is still kept up with great advan- tage. It forms the Lecture for Sunday afternoon, except on the first Sunday in the month, when the children are catechised 'openly in the Church,' instead of the sermon. This congrega- tion continues to give noble support to the diocesan plan of ■systematic charity — their contributions this year being $354.83, about twenty-five per cent, more than last year. Their dona- tions to other objects are none the less liberal. The ladies of the parish all unite as a Sewing Circle, which meets at the Par- sonage once in every fortnight, to work for charitable purposes. Besides clothing many of the Sunday Scholars, and doing much for the relief of the sick, poor, and afflicted of the parish, they have contributed $50 to the ' Offerings of the Church.' The Eev. Samuel Starr has lately entered with great acceptance on the office of Assistant Minister." " AVILL NEVER FORSAKE THE PLAN OF A DIOCESAN SCHOOL." In the same Episcopal Address — May 25th, 1836 — Bishop Doane says : — " I have pledged myself never to forsake the plan of a Diocesan School, and I never will. I am more and more convinced of its importance. There is nothing in so great demand among us as good education, and there is nothing so scarce. There is no influence so generally desired for its direc- tion and its control, as that of the Episcopal Church, and there is none which exerts itself so little. This ought not to be so. We are losing what we cannot calculate, and never can regain. There is no part of the United States more favorable for the purpose, than that in which we are most concerned, and there is nothing which we so greatly need. Why should it not be done ? We have declared ourselves a Missionary Church ; why should we not have Missionary schools, and a Missionary College ? " MOURNING FOE BISHOP WHITE. On Sunday, July 24th, 1836, St. Mary's Church was clad in mourning weeds for the late Bishop White of Pennsylvania (whose burial was attended on the Wednesday preceding in 444 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Philadelphia, t) and Bishop Doane (who was one of the pall- bearers on that occasion) preached a sermon fromProv. IV; 18, \_But the path of the just is as a shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day,] in commemoration of the departed Senior Bishop. THE LORD BISHOP OP QUEBEC IN BUELINGTON. " On Sunday, Aug. 14th, 1836," says Bishop Doane in his Episcopal Address, " I enjoyed the high satisfaction of listen- ing to an edifying sermon in this Church, by my right reverend brother, the Lord Bishop of Quebec. The recollection that to the Church, of which he is a prelate, our whole communion 'is indebted for its firgt foundation, and for a long continuance of nursing care and protection,' and especially the traces, which everywhere surround us, in this parish, of royal and of indi- vidual bounty, from the same venerable branch of the Church Catholic, gave to his visit a peculiar interest." COMMITTEE TO PROCURE A NEW ORGAN. At a meeting of the Vestry held March 27th, 1837, the fol- lowing action was had : " The organ now in St. Mary's Church being very much out of repair, it was stated, by Capt. Newton, that Messrs. Corrie & Huddie, Builders, had examined the same and oifered to allow the sum of $200 for it, in part payment for a new one. AVhere- upon " Voted, That the Wardens be a committee to procure a new organ, the cost of which shall not exceed the sum of six hun- dred and fifty dollars." MONUMENT TO THE I.ATE REV. DR. WHARTON. At the same meeting, on motion of the Right Rev. the Rector, voted, " That a committee be appointed to take measures for the erection, in St. Mary's Church, of a monument to the mem- ory of the late Rev Dr Wharton. "On motion of Gen Wall, the Rector was chosen as this Committee." (See p. 416.) I The Vestry of St. Mary's, Burlington, attended in a body. IN BURLINGTON. 445 BISHOP DOANE TRAVELS AS FREIGHT. " When Bishop Doane was commencing St. Mary's Hall^ €arly in 1837, he had occasion to visit the city of New York in order to secure pecuniary aid. He was detained there until the close of Saturday. He had made no provision for the supply of his Church at Burlington, on the approaching Sunday. He therefore hastened to set oif for home by the evening train. On the way to the station he met with a friend whom he found dis- posed to listen to his statements respecting the great importance ■of the proposed enterprise, and whose interest increased in con- versation upon the subject. The time was consequently allowed to pass when the evening train was to leave ; but the Bishop knew that a freight train was to pass through Burlington from New York at a later hour that night, to which he supposed there would be a passenger car attached. " When the Bishop parted from his friend, he hurried to the railroad station. He was there informed that a freight train was to go immediately, but that no passenger car was to accom- pany it. The Bishop at once proposed to ride on the engine, or even to sit or stand on one of the platforms, or to occupy a chair sucli as is often secured on the roof of a car of that sort. He was then told that strict orders had been received forbidding the agent to permit any person to travel as a passenger in that train. The Bishop replied — ' Very well, obey your orders. I never can encourage anything like disobedience. Yet you say that this is a freight train. Are all your cars full? Do you forward freight by weight? ' The agent said, ' We have room for more than we have on board. We weigh whatever is to be forwarded, and charge by the pound.' The Bishop went to the scales, and asked to be weighed, and then to be put into a car as freight ! The agent did not know Bishop Doane. He looked upon the proceeding, though, as a good joke. After he had put in this extraordinary freight, and secured the door — which he was required to do — he remarked to his assistants, ' This is the greatest instance of perseverance that I have ever known.' " When the train arrived at Burlington early the following morning, the man who had charge of it told the agent in that 446 HISTOEY OF THE CHUECH city that there was some freight in one of the cars the like of which he never had heard of having been carried over any road in a train like that before. The car door was opened, and the Bishop of New Jersey stepped out ! He was well known by everybody at that station. The charges had been paid before starting from New York. A portion of the freight over the Camden and Amboy Eailroad on that memorable night, then walked to the Episcopal residence at Burlington, to prepare for the services of the day as Eector of St. Mary's Church ! " If ' at midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises to God' when suffering confinement in an 'inner prison,' can we doubt that the midnight hours voluntarily spent, for the Church's sake, in the dark, exposed to danger, in a closed freight car, by the founder of St. Mary's Hall, registered prayers in heaven for that institution, and for the Church of Christ, which are now being answered ever year, in blessings upon both ? " The writer of the above was intimately acquainted with Bishop Doane, and the statements here given were made to him by the Bishop himself "—J?eu. John WoaH, U.S. A. Jan. 1873. "an appeal to parents FOR FEMALE EDUCATION ON CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES ; WITH A PROSPECTUS OF ST. jiary's hall, GREEN BANK, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY." Under this title — with a handsome engraving of the attractive property he had secured, preceding it — Bishop Doane issued a " Circular," with this inscription : " To all who bear the sacred name of daughter, sister, wife or mother, and to all who honor it, this appeal to parents also addresses itself} and to their prayers and patronage the institu- tion now proposed is entrusted and commended." From this publication, we give the chief points, in its own language : " An age which has adorned itself, and blessed the world, with the Sunday Sehool enterprise, and the Infant School system — IN BURLINGTON. 447 an age which has established and multiplied its Schools far Teachers, has but another step to take, that it may reach the first fountains of our nature, and open its Schools foe Mothees. The mother is the earliest teacher, and the best. Long before the Sunday School, or even the Infant School is reached, she- has given her imprint to the character — an imprint, which deepens with our years, and, more than all human influences,, makes our present life what it is, and gives direction to the life which is to come. Regarding the sex in this, in its highest and holiest relation ; regarding the delicacy, the difficulty, and th& responsibility which it involves ; regarding the great end and aim of life, the divine image formed in the soul, qualifying it for the divine acceptance, through faith which is in Christ Jesus ; regarding the sole means by which this end may be suc- cessfully pursued, religious instruction, religious example, re- ligious influence — is it unreasonable to speak of an Institution,, far female education, on Christian principles, as A School toe Mothees ? Is it extravagant to believe, that an enterprise, which, by such means, aims at such an end, cannot in vain appeal to Christians, to patriots, to philanthropists, to men — can, least of all, appeal in vain to the parental heart ? " Short as the time is, since the project first was entertained, there remains no doubt of its reception with those whose appro- bation antedates the verdict of the public. So far as its pur- poses and plan are known, the enterprise has the cordial sanction and warm interest of some of the highest minds and largest hearts in the land. * * The first consideration has been the farmation of the domestic establishment of the Institu- tion. And, if there needed ever, in a Christian cause, an omen of success, God has granted it to the present Institution, in ena- bling us to secure, as Chaplain and Head of the Family, and as Matron — in a word, as the adopted parents of the daughters of St. Mary's Hall — the Rev. Dr. Eaton, and Mrs. Eaton, his wife. * * Of the household which is thus consti- tuted, teachers and scholars will alike be members. They will dwell under the same roof. They will gather round the same table. They will kneel at the same altar. * * Last 448 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH of all places to be left without ' the care of souls/ is a seat of female education. * * The father of the family will, therefore, also be the shepherd of the lambs. * * Upon our Christian household, for its growth in grace, and in the knowledge and love of God, it is our purpose to bring to bear, to the fullest extent, the institutions, the ordinances, and the influences of the the Church. It will enjoy the benefit of constant and immediate Episcopal supervision. Its worship, whether in the Chapel, or in the parish Church, will be of kindred character ; and divine service will be attended, not only on the Lord's day, but on all the festivals and fasts of the ■Christian year. ' The doctrines, constitution, and liturgy of the Church' will be subjects of constant and diligent instruction. Preparation for the apostolic ordinance of confirmation, as indeed for the due reception of both the sacraments, will be kept con- stantly in view ; and, in short, nothing will be left undone to imbue every mind with the principles, and every heart with the piety, of the primitive ages of the Church ; and to render St. Mary's Hall, a nursery of pure and undefiled religion. It is thought best to state distinctly this characteristic of the Institu- tion, that there may be no disappointment and no dissatisfaction. The doors will be open for all. All who desire instruction will be welcome, whatever be their religious birthright, or the pro- fession of their parents. But all who come will be instructed in the same principles, accustomed to the same worship, and traiued to the same discipline. There will thus be no division of interest, and no collision of feeling. * * The BEST TEACHEES IN every department of science, literature, and THE FINE ARTS, proper to such an institution, shall be pro- cured, and every possible facility shall be afforded, that its pupils, duly improving their opportunities, may become well-instructed and accomplished Christian ladies. As soon as may be, after the organization is complete, a plan of study, suited to this end, to occupy at least three years, after the necessary elements are acquired, will be marked out and adopted, as the regular course of the Institution ; and though scholars will be received for shorter periods, not less than a year, and entered according to IN BURLINGTON. 449 their proficiency, the preference will always be given to such as will comply with its full requirements. In directing the edu- cation of young ladies, it is a nice matter to distribute in their just proportion, the useful and the ornamental. It will be our aim to make the useful, ornamental, and the ornamental, useful. The hardest woods receive the highest polish. The elegant accomplishment of the sex are never seen to such advantage, as when they crown and grace a well cultivated, a well stored, and a well balanced mind. It is not the time to state, in full detail, the system of instruction. However easy such a sketch might be, and however attractive, it will be far safer and more useful in the retrospect, than it could be in prospective. Suffice it to say, for the general subject, that development, rather than mere acquirement, is regarded as the end — that to be thorough and docurate, will always be required in every undertaking — and that, in all departments, the chief reference will always be to the practical purposes of life. The administration of the busi- ness of instruction, will be committed to A Principal Teachee, a well-educated, experienced and accomplished Christian lady, with assistant teachers in the several branches. All the teachers and officers, will be constantly responsible to the Bishop of the diocese as Patron, and Principal of the establishment. * * All expenditures for the use of the pupils, must be made under the direction of the Head of the family ; with whom all moneys must be lodged. A proper economy will be strictly enjoined on all. Constant attention will be paid to the health, and phys- ical vigour of the pupils ; in furtherance of which a suitable course of exercise will be systematically pursued. In each of the dormitories, an assistant teacher will be constantly present with the scholars, who will all occupy single beds. Every scholar will be expected to attend to all the varieties of plain sewing, and to the various branches of domestic economy, under the direction of the Matron, or other suitable person. The cul- tivation of sacred music, both vocal and instrumental, will be rendered, as nearly as may be, universal. A choir for the Chapel will be selected, of those most competent ; and it will be an object to qualify as many of the pupils as possible, to 2f 450 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH preside at the organ, and to take part in the psalmody of the Church. As an important means of improving the literary- taste, and confirming the moral and religious principles, of the scholars, a library of suitable books, in the various departments, will be formed ; to which, additions will, from time to time, be made, under the direction of the Bishop ; and, no other books, besides the school books, and books of devotion, will be allowed within the walls of the Institution. * * As a grateful acknowledgment to Him who put it into the hearts of men to project and to establish this Institution, for the Christian educa- tion of females, provision is made, and will be continued, for the entirely gratuitous support and instruction of one scholar in every ten, making application as the daughter of a clergyman of the Church, deceased ; or, if living, in necessitous circumstances." Such application to be made known only to the Head of the family, and to the Bishop ; on whose approval it shall be granted. " Of the situation, edifices, and grounds, selected for the Insti- tution, which is the subject of this Circular, it would be difficult to speak in terms which would do justice to them, without the appearance of exaggeration. The position, on the Delaware, a little more than an hour's journey, by steamboat or railroad, from Philadelphia, and from five to six hours from New York, is unsurpassed for healthfulness, convenience and beauty. The buildings, nearly new, and built expressly for a female Semi- nary, are extensive, and perfectly commodious, with spacious grounds, a well cultivated garden, and a Green-House. The school-rooms are of the best construction, light, airy and agree- able ; and the whole establishment is fitted up and furnished in the best manner, and will be supplied with fixtures and appa- ratus of every kind, adapted to the most extended course of female education. * * " It remains only that we state the mode in which the pat- ronage of the Church is invited, for the establishment and pro- motion of the plan we have sketched above. A stock has been created, to the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars, in one hundred shares, of two hundred and fifty dollars each. This is to be appropriated to the purchase of the property, to the supply IN BURLINGTON. 451 of farniture and apparatus, and to such enlargements and im- provements as may hereafter become necessary. Tlie sums sub- scribed are to be called for in instalments, not exceeding twenty per cent, nor at intervals less than a month. The Stockholders own the property ; which is held for them by three persons, in trust. The Stock is to bear interest, at six per cent, on the amount paid in, from May 1st, 1837. The Stockholders are not to be liable for the debts and responsibilities of the institu- tion, nor entitled to its profits ; and are bound to receive the repayment of the capital invested by them whenever tendered. Upon the repayment of the whole, or any part of the principal, the ownership of the shares paid off vests in the Right Reverend George W. Doane. The entire control and management of the Institution are committed to a Board of seven Trustees, nomi- nated by the Bishop of the diocese of New Jersey, for the time being, and appointed by the Stockholders ; the said Bishop to be, ex officio, President of the Board. " In commending the enterprise to public patronage, by sub- scriptions to the capital stock formed for its accomplishment, it is respectfully suggested, — that nothing is asked, or will be re- ceived, as a gift, but only as a loan — that the sum advanced, and interest at six per cent, are abundantly secured by the property, held in trust for their payment — that the objects to be promoted by the Institution are closely connected with the best hopes of the country, and the dearest interests of man — that the success of the enterprise will doubtless encourage other undertakings for education on Christian principles — and that, so far as one- tenth part of the scholars is concerned, there will be a direct, and most effectual exercise of Christian benevolence, towards a most interesting class of persons, the daughters of deceased, or destitute clergymen. At the time of the printing of this Cir- cular, more than half the shares have been subscribed for." " Note. — The Institution is organized on the plan of a Christian family, under the pastoral care of the Kector of St. Mary's Church, who is the Bishop of the diocese. " Full courses of Lectures are delivered annually in the Lecture-room of the Institution, to the pupils alone, in Botany, Natural Philosophy, and Chemistry, ■with a complete apparatus. " The year is divided into two terms of twenty-two weeks each ; and two va- 452 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH THE NEW INSTITUTION READY. " You will rejoice with me in the public favour which has thus far attended the new enterprize in behalf of education in our Church, on Christian principles, St. Mary's Hall. In some of my late addresses, I have urged the importance of the subject, in more especial reference to the education of boys. A provi- dential circumstance threw in my way an opportunity to pro- mote that most important interest in relation to the sex to which we owe our mothers. I acknowledge the reproof which it con- veyed ; and have sought to be instructed by it, and to carry it out in practice. We should have begun there. It is upon the character of the mother that the character of the race depends. If our daughters be ' as polished corners,' it will not be difficult to secure, with God to bless us in our building, that ' the whole temple be fitly framed together.' The subject has been so fully brought to your notice in other forms, that I dwell on it now no farther, than to say, that the Institution is completely organized and ready for the reception of pupils ; that the persons charged with their care, enjoy, as they deserve, my highest confidence ; and that the plan thus far succeeds to my perfect satisfaction. It is commended to your pious prayers. "An Institution for the education of boys and young men, on the same plan, is of the first necessity. It is called for more and more loudly by the wants of the country, and by the in- creasing intelligence and piety of the Church. The present is a favourable juncture to secure advantages which may be lost cations of four weeks eacli. The Summer term commences on the first Wed- nesday in May, and the Winter term on the first Wednesday in JSTovember. "The reguUir expenses of eacli terra, inchiding boarding and lodging, with fuel and lights, and instruction in all the English branches, the ancient lan- guages, psalmody, plain sewing, and the domestic economy, will be one hundred dollars, payable always in advance. There will be a charge of six dollars for each term for the use of bed, bedstead, bedding and towels. Wash- ing will be cliarged at fifty cents a dozen. Pupils wlio remain will be charged $12.50 for each of the two vacations. " Instruction, for the quarter of 11 weeks, in French, $7.50 ; German, Italian or Spanish, $10.00; Drawing and Painting, $8.00; Fancy work, ?6.00 ; Piano, with use of instrument, 115.00 ; Guitar. $15.00 ; Harp, $25.00 ; Organ, $20.00. " All money for the use of the pupils must be entrusted to the Head of the Family, under whose directions, expenditures and purchases are to be made. "Communications addressed to the Rev. Asa Eaton, D. D., Chaplain and Head of the Family of St. Mary's Hall, Burlington, New Jersey." IN BURLINGTON. 453 forever. I shall not cease to pray that the diocese of New Jer- sey may soon present herself to the Church, in complete organ- ization, as a seminary for the sons and daughters of Zion. I can conceive of no more desirable completion of the plan, than would be presented in a Missionary College." — Episcopal Ad- dress, dated April 1 si, 1837. ST. Mary's hall established. May 31st, 1837. The 54th Annual Convention was held in St. Mary's, Bishop Doane presiding. Six clergymen from other dioceses were present, among whom were the Rt. Rev. C. P. Mcllvaine, D. D., Bishop of Ohio, The Rev. Chauncey Colton, D. D., and the Rev. William Croswell. To his parochial report. Bishop Doane adds : " The most important event in the history of the parish is con- nected with the establishment of St. Mary's Hall, an Institution for Female education on Christian principles, under immediate Episcopal supervision. The principals, teachers, and scholars, forming one family, are all parishioners of St. Mary's Church, and there are already twelve added to the communion from that source. A class for Scriptural instruction, and another for in- struction in the Liturgy, are attended, every week, in addition to the constant religious influence of the Reverend Chaplain and Head of the Family, and of the Principal Teacher, and her as- sistants. On Sundays and Holy days, the whole of the family of St. Mary's Hall attend public worship in the parish Church." " There are three services on each Lord's Day ; that in the afternoon being always an expository lecture, (at present, on the Acts of the Apostles, in course,) or the public catechising, which occupies the place of the sermon, on the afternoon of the first Sunday in every month. The class for Scriptural instruction meets on Saturday evening. The 'Offerings of the Church,' which are collected on the morning of that day, (being Com- munion Sunday,) have amounted to $590.33, being an increase since last year of $235.50. " To this result the monthly Missionary Lecture, on the evening before the offerings are collected, has been of great im- 454 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH portance. The contributions to other objects have also greatly increased. The ladies of the Sewing Circle, which embraces all in the parish, still prosecute their work and labour of love. Besides improving every opportunity to do good to those of their immediate household, they have engaged to support one Greek girl, at Mrs. Hill's School, in Athens, to be educated, as a teacher in Greece. Since the I'emoval of the Rev. Mr. Starr, to Trenton, where he occupies the Rectorship of St. Michael's Church, there has been no clerical assistance in the parish. The services of Mr. Edward G. Pi'escott, now in deacon's orders, during his candidateship, have been of great value to the Sun- day school, which is now in a much better state than ever before. I am at present much assisted in this department by Mr. Benjamin D. Winslow, a candidate for orders." BENJAMIN DAVIS WINSLOW. In 1835, Benjamin Davis AYinslowf came from Cambridge f Benjamin Davis Winslow was born in Boston, Mass., Feb. 13th, 1815, and baptized, in his sixteenth year, by the Eev. Wm. Croswell, Rector of Christ Church, in tliat city, and from tliat time devoted himself to the sacred min- istry. The year following he entered Harvard College. " It was during his residence at the University," writes Bishop Doane, "that the Romish con- vent at Charlestown was destroyed, by an outrageous act of lawless violence. Winslow was a young man of an enthusiastic, not only, but highly excitable, temperament. He felt most strongly the indignation, which that deed enkindled in every generous breast. What he felt deeply, he was wont to express warmly. In some such way, his feelings were enlisted on the side of Rome. A young man of 'mark and likelihood,' his case attracted the notice of the clergy of that communion, in Boston. One thing led to another, until he found himself admitted to, what seemed, their fullest confidence. Books were put into his hands. The enticing arts, which none know better how to use, were sedulously applied. His very position, as a leader among the young Churchmen of the University, when neither his years nor his acquirements had enabled him to know, much less to give, a reason of the hope that was in him, increased his exposure. With just enough acquaintance with the Church to feel a reverence for antiquity, and a disposition to be governed by author- ity ; he had made but little progress in that search of Holy Scripture, and of ancient autliors, by whicli alone the Christian can be guarded against the countless forms of errors— more dangerous, in proportion as they seem the more to assimilate themselves to the truth. The result of such a state of things was natural and obvious. A young man of less than twenty, his spirit all alive to classical and chivalrous associations, thrown off his guard by the stirring up of all his deepest impulses, thinking liimself to be somewhat, as a Churchman, in close and constant conference with a Roman Bishop and his Priests! Who could hesitate as to the issue? Of all this, I was in perfect ignorance; when I received from him the following letter: " IN BURLIXGTOX. 455 to Burlington, where "he was domesticated in the family of the Bishop of New Jersey, to whom he was as a son." '"Harvard University, Feb'y 23, 1835. " ' My Dbae Ukcle, " ' The contents of the following letter, will nndonbtedly give you botli sur- prise and pain ; but duty to myself, to you and to God, compel me to make this disclosure. The only thing for which I lament is, that I did not write you my doubts and difficulties six weeks ago ; and then I miglit have been rescued from what you will consider a great error. To be brief, I am all but converted to the faith of the Moman Catliolic Church; and unless I am to be reclaimed, I must in the course of a few weeks openly join her communion. My affections, my sympathies, are all with the Protestant Episcopal Cliurch ; but my judgment is almost convinced that she is in a state of schism. But you will naturally enough enquire, how did this come about? Ever since the destruction of the convent at Charlestown, my attention has been directed to tlie faith of the [Eoman] Catholic Church. I have perused the woi'ks of several of her best champions ; and have had long conversations witli Bishop Fenwick, of Boston, and another Eoman Catholic Clergyman. Not that I •would give you to understand that my investigations have been of an ex parte nature; I have also studied the ablest Protestant authors: and yet, the result is, that I am nearly if not quite convinced that the Church of Rome is the only Church of Christ. " ' It is not my design, in writing these lines, to enter into a full relation of the (various reasons which have led me to such conclusions; suffice it to say, (liat my present views seem to my mind to be the Church theory of our own Church, ■carried out to its legitimate result. I have always believed that Christ is not divided — that there should be but one fold, as there is one Shepherd — that •our Lord had promised to be with his visible Church, to the end of the world — that His Church should ,be gnided into all truth, and be the pillar and ground of the truth, because he was to be with it all days. Now these are trutlis, as I humbly think, which are so firmly founded in Scripture, antiquity, reason and common sense, that they cannot be overthrown. But if these views be true, the Church of Rome, as it appears to me, is the only true Church. Where was our Church, before the (so called) Reformation ? [See tliis question ably treated in Dr. Hook's Sermon, ' Hear the Church' — G. "W. D.J Did she not separate from the Catholic Church at that time? If she be the true Church, then Christ deserted his Church, and was false to his promise of being with her all days. There certainly cannot be two true Churches so at variance as Rome and England. If Rome be right, England anust be wrong. If Rome be wrong, then our views of the Church must be ■erroneous. Such is my dilemma. And I cannot see any better alternative than that of returning to the Mother Church. " ' No dissenter can possibly meet my objections. Churchmen, and Church- men alone, can understand my peculiar difficulties. I would therefore beg you, my dear uncle, if you should have time, to recommend any work which will meet my case; and also give me any light, by which I may conscien- tiously remain in the Protestant Episcopal Church — a Church wiiich I have so much loved and honoured. Excuse my troubling you with this letter. It is no less painful to me than it can prove to you. But it is my duty, and duty .must be done. '' ' Very affectionately yours, " ' Benjamin Davis Winslow.' " " In a moment, I saw his position. I saw that to refer him to book.?, while- .Jesuit expositors had his contidence, was vain. I saw that he was not access- .ible to reason. I saw that to remain at Cambridge, was to rush, and that at •once, into the gulph that yawned for him. The image that posses.sed my mind at once, and haunted it, by day and night, for weeks and months, and has not yet lost all its vividness, was the poor bird, charmed b_y the rattle-snake, and 456 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH " From October, 1835, to June, 1837, he was a member of the General Theological Seminary. Of his standing there, it is enough to use the language of a fellow student, who loved him living, and laments him dead, that ' he embodied iii his life and shooting with a desperate impulse into his sanguinary jaws. I resolved, if there was help in God, to save him ; and, by the help of God, I did. I wrote to him briefly, but peremptorily, to come at once to me. That the subject was of the utmost moment. That no correspondence at a distance could meet its requirements. That it called for time and thought, and careful study of authorities, without the bias of an overruling influence on either side. That Burlington was a calm, sequestered place. That my books were at his service. That he should investigate the subject thoroughly. That he should follow implicity, wherever that investigation, guided by the promised Holy One, should lead. If it lead to Eome, he should go. If, convinced himself, he could convince me, I would go with him. If conviction failed, his place was where the providence of God had set him. I used no word of argument, and I referred to no authority against the Eomish claim : for I felt sure, that they who had so far secured him, would have access to my letters. I told him to go at once to the President. To say that I had need for him ; and that he must rely on my character that the occasion was sufiicient, without a statement of the reasons. He went to the President. At first, he refused permission. Then he sent for him, and told him, that on further consideration, he felt assured my reasons must be good; and granted leave of absence. As I antici- pated, so it was. My letter was shown to his seducers. Every argument, that Bomish craft could suggest, was used, to prevent, or to delay, his coming. One of them was going on soonj and would accompany him. If he went, he must take letters to the communion in Philadelphia. At least, he must take books. But it was all in vain. The principle of loyalty wa,s in him more strongly than in any man I ever knew ; and knowing that his allegiance was to me, to me he came. " Never shall I forget the day of his arrival, nor the peculiar expression with which he came to me. I saw that he was wrought up to the highest pitch, and that the first thing for him was to rest. Day alter day he sought to engage me in the topic, and day after day I avoided it. • At last, when he became solicitous to- hear my views, I told him, no ; he was to make out his own case. I gave him then, on a small slip of paper— I have it now — a single point [it was this : — The Papal Supremacy ; i. Can the primacy of Peter in authority and power be established ? ii. If established, can it be shown that it was to be transmitted? iii. If designed to be transmitted, can it be proved to appertain to the Bishop of Rome ? The appeal to be, 1, to Scripture ; 2, to ancient authors] in the great controversy between the Truth and Eome ; and told him to go into my Library, and satisfy himself: when that was mastered, he should have the next. He spent five weeks with me. I never dictated to him even the shadow of an opinion. He traced the truth up to its first fountains. He looked for Popery in Holy Scripture and ancient authors ; and it was not there. He perfectly satisfied himself that the claims of Eome were an-ogant and unfounded. He settled perfectly in the conviction, that the Church of liis choice was a true and living branch of the Catholic Church of Christ. And he went forward, from that moment, increasing in wisdom and in stature, through the grace of her communion; and growing in knowledge and in virtue, by the wholesome nutriment of her divine instructions. Never did he cease to rejoice, that He had taken him from the mire and clay, and set his feet upon a rock, and ordered his goings. Never did he speak of that event- ful moment of his life, but with the devouteat gratitude to Him, who had delivered him from the snare of the fowler. IN BURLINGTON. 457 conversation, above all men that he had ever known, the system and the spirit of the Church.' After this, he spent a year at Burlington, pursuing his theological studies, and dignifying with pastoral assiduity and usefulness the humble (but as he, with the primitive Church, regarded it, the most serviceable, and therefore honourable,) office of Catechist. Of his devotion to the sick, and poor, and afflicted, in the parish, the memory will never fail. He never spared himself, and was never weary in the service of the needy and distressed. He travelled miles, at night, and through storms, to carry comforts or refreshments to the sick and dying. He would rise from his bed at midnight, that he might assist in turning a poor, bed-ridden boy. He was the almoner of the parish ; and never rested in the wildest storms of winter, till he knew that there was fuel in the house of every poor old woman. Meanwhile he was as a student most assiduous and profitable. A venerable presbyter, familiar, for forty years, with examinations for orders, declared his, the very best he ever attended." THE POETIC TALE2SfT OF MR. WINSLOW. " The poetic talent," writes Bishop Doane, " which" Mr. Winslow " before his ordination had exercised to the delight and admiration of the Church, he sacredly repressed, upon his^ entrance to the holy office." From the collection of his poems published by the Bishop in 1841 — under the title " The True- Catholic Churchman, in his Life and in his Death" — we give place to three. THE CROSS. " When we rise, the Cross ; when we lie down, the Cross ; in our thoughts,., the Cross; in our studies, the Cross; every wliere and at every time, the Cross, — shining more glorious than the sun." — St. Chrysostom. The Cross, the Cross ! Oh, bid it rise Mid clouds about it curled, In bold relief against the skies. Beheld by all the world ; " I have put this narrative on record here, as part of the true history of the lamented subject of this memoir, on the one hand, that it may correct their error, who underrate the dangerous attraction of the Church of Eome ; and on the other, that it may reprove their calumny, who connect the teachings of the Catholic Church of Christ with the corruptions of the Papal schism." — Sermons and Semains of B, D. Wimlovi, by Bishop Doane, pp. 57-61. 458 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH A sign to myriads far and wide, On every holy fane, Meet emblem of the Crucified For our transgressions slain. 'The Cross, the Cross ! with solemn vow And fervent prayer to bless. Upon the new born infant's brow The hallowed seal impress ; A token f that in coming years, All else esteem'd but loss. He will press on through foes and fears, The soldier of the Cross. 'The Cross, the Cross ! upon the heart Oh ! seal the signet well, An amulet against each art And stratagem of hell ; -A hope, when other hopes shall cease, And worth all hopes beside, — The Christian's blessedness and peace, His joy and only pride. J The Cross ! the Cross ! ye heralds blest "Who in the saving name. Go forth to lands with sin opprest, The Cross of Christ proclaim ! And so, mid idols lifted high. In truth and love reveal' d. It may be seen by every eye, And stricken souls be heal'd. § The Cross ! dear Church, the world is dark. And wrapt in shades of night, — Yet, lift but up within thy ark This source of living light, This emblem of our heavenly birth And claim to things divine, — ■So thou shalt go through all the earth. And conquer in this sign. || THE CHUECII. ""To whom should we go ? Thou hast the words of eternal life." Mother ! I am sometimes told By the wanderers in the dark. Fleeing from thy ancient fold, I must seek some newer ark. t See Baptismal office. t God forbid that I should (/lory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ; —St. Paul. ? As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. — Jesus Christ. II In hoc sic/no rincis. The inscription on the Cross which appeared to Constantine. IN BURLINGTON. 459 Thou art worn, they say, with years, Quench'd the lustre of thine eye. Whence no blessed beam appears Bright with radiance from on high. Mother ! then I humbly say To the blinded sons of strife. Whither shall I go away ? She hath precious words of life. She hath watched with tender care. Led me through life's thorny ways, Taught me many a hallowed prayer, Many a fervent hymn of praise. Weeping by the blood-.stain'd Cross, She hath whisper'd at my side, Son! count ev'ry thing but dross. So thou win the Lamb who died ! She will guide me o'er the wave, Pointing to the rich reward ; Then at last beyond the grave. Give me, faithful, to her Lord. Mother ! can I ever turn From thy home, thy peaceful ark, Where the lights celestial burn. When all else beside is dark ? Eather, those who turn away Let me seek with love to win. Till Christ's scatter'd sheep astray To thy fold are gather'd in. LOVE THEE TOO ^WELL. Composed on being warned not to love the Church too well. (a fact.) Love thee too well, dear mother Church ! And can it ever be? Love thee too well, my Saviour's bride. For whom he stoop'd to earth, and died In mortal agony ? Love thee too well, who, when these feet Life's early pathway's trod, Hover'dst about my cradle bed. And onward thence my soul hast led. To seek the peace of God ! Love the too well ! it could not be: For can 1 e'er repay. The love which in thy bosom glow'd, And blessings day by day bestow'd. To light me on mv way ? 460 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH At yonder consecrated fount That love was first reveal'd ; There shelter'd in thy tender arms, My brow was laved with holy charms — With Heaven's own signet seal'd. Nor ended then thy watchful care, But still thou led'st me on, And bad'st me at the chancel bow. And kneeling there, myself avow God's steadfast champion. And ever as the season comes. My steps still there are led, Where thou, with all a mother's care. Dost for thy children's wants prepare The heaven-descended bread. Thou early taught'st my infant lips Thy strains of prayer and praise ; And rais'dst my heart from earthly toys. To look for higher, holier joys. By thy celestial lays. And as the rolling year glides on. With thee I duly hie, To see ray Lobd at Bethlehem, Or crown'd with thorny diadem, On gloomy Calvary ; Or view him in the garden tomb. Secured by seal and stone ; Or mark him rend death's icy chain, And rising upward,-raount again His everlasting throne. Untaught by thy maternal love. Where would this soul have been ? O'er schism's troubled billows tost, Or 'chance, alas ! for ever lost In the dark gulf of sin. Then, can I love thee e'er too well. Who so hast loved me ? No ! let the moments of my life With deep affection all be rife. And tender love to thee. Let all my powers, though weak and frail. Be ever wholly thine ; Since not a gift which man can bring, Would be too rich an offering. To proffer at thy shrine. Keep me, O keep me, mother, then. With thy unchanging love : And when earth's final hour has come, Conduct me to thy Master's home, In brighter worlds above. IN BUELINGTON. 461 THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CHUECH. " The Committee appointed to report on the means, liabilities , and expenditures of St. Mary's Chafch, offer the following, as the result of their examinations : " 1st. As to the possessions of the Church, they consist of two kinds — real and personal. As the present object or enquiry, refers to income, the committee will name that part of the for- mer only, which produces revenue, to wit, The lots on the Point, now in the tenure of Samuel li. Gummere, containing about tAvelve acres, which were divided into building lots in 1835, of 25 feet front each, and offered for sale in August of that year, a few of which only were sold, in consequence, we believe of the tenant's opposition and protest. Without stopping to state par- ticulars, it will be sufficient to say that Mr. Gummere still holds possession of the property, and will most likely continue to do so till March, 1840, the end of his pretended lease, at the rent of 60 dollars a year ; not a cent of which has been paid, since the lease began, to wit, March 1835. "A Lot back of the Parsonage, containing about 3 acres rented to David Allen, at 25 dollars a year, but now, in the occupancy, the committee believe, of Mr. Binney. The Rent is paid up faithfully. "The Academy, two rooms on the lower story, rent for 50 dol- lars a year — one, to the Rector, and the other to the Messrs. Perkins for a place of instruction. "A Lot on the extreme east point of Pearl street, on which James Horn has built a house, containing 100 feet on that street running down to low water mark. This is a very important lot, being the only outlet to the Delaware for all the Church prop- erty. The rent is but three dollars a year, and Horn has no claim upon it, either in Law or equity, nor can he pretend to have any except as a tenant at will. " Passing over to the creek, the Church owns, without dispute, the strip of land, on the East of the road, up to the dam, and all the way down to low water mark which has been rented as follows, since 1835 — Budd Sterling, 100 feet more or less $10 a year. David Vansciver, 100 do do 10 do Sam' W Earl, 100 do do 10 do Gaskill & Son, 100 do do 10 do ^'On Vansciver's part, there are some old buildings which belong to the tenant, and by agreement, may be removed at his pleasure ; he paying the stipulated rent until such time. This ends the real estate. The personal consists of two bonds. 462 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH one of Isaac Lippincott's for $1600', & the other of Joseph Hall's for $600, both at 6 per cent, and well secured, on bond and mortgage. The income will stand thus : — Eeal Estate §178 a year Personal do 132 do $310 " The committee will now briefly state the revenue of the Church from other sources, premising that it will be made in round numbers — for 12 months ending Oct 1°' Income before mentioned from Real and personal Estate. $310 Pew Rents 660 Penny Collections 52 Breaking ground 25 $1037 " It seems then, that the whole receipts are a little over one thousand dollars, — but it must be recollected that this is only on paper. The Question is, does that sum flow into the treas- ury every year ? It certainly does not — as the Committee have already shown — ^in the case of Mr. Gummere at least, and per- haps some others. It is the opinion of the Committee, founded on unquestionable data, that if the holder of the lots ou the point, had acted as be should have done, at the time of the sale in 1835, that the Church would now be in possession of an ample income. It is well known that buyers would not venture their money with the almost certain expectation of having to contend in law with the occupant. Since then the spirit of the times has gone out ; and now, even if the Church were in posses- sion of the lots, it is extremely questionable whether a sale could be made at anything like a fair price. Independent how- ever of this view of the matter, there is another, which regards the renting of the lots, the interests of the Church have been greatly injured in that respect by the course of conduct pursued by the present tenant, in holding the property in defiance of right — instead of $60, more than double that sum, might have been had, from responsible and punctual persons ; and this not a mere matter of opinion, but a fact known probably to other members of the Vestry. Without pursuing this matter farther, the Committee will proceed to give a view of the expenditures of the Church; and first, they will inform the Vestry, that the Church owes to the Episcopal Convention of the diocese of New Jersey, 1200, dollars on bond, the interest of which has not IN BUHLINGTON. 463; been paid, since the money was borrowed, namely in July, 1835, amounting now, to nearly 200 dols. This money was borrowed under the authority of the Church, as will appear on reference to the proceedings of the Vestry, for the purpose of completing the alterations then being made. The interest at least should be paid ; Time does not obliterate,, but on the contrary augments it. It becomes the Vestry then, to seek out some means to wipe off the growing burthen, and that speedily. — $1200, at 6 per cent $72 Eector's Salary 700f Sexton's $75 & assistant's $25 100' Fuel 50 Candles & oil 50 Incidental Expenses 75 Organ Boy 5 $10.52 "It will be noticed, that this estimate sets forth, only the stated or ordinary expenditures of the Vestry, and does not by any means include the numerous other expenses which are constantly being incurred, and which amount, take one year with another,, to $50 or more. But without regarding these for the present,, it would seem, that the regular annual charge, exceeds that of the anuual income by $15, and this too, presuming that every cent of the income is collected, which is far from being the fact. "The Committee have, in the course of this report adverted to- the necessity of paying off the interest on the bond of $1200,, due the diocese; they again more emphatically, call the atten- tion of the Vestry to that matter, as being of primary import- ance and consequence to both parties, but more particularly so- to those to whom the money is due. It may be asked why enjoin a thing, which, under present circumstances seems im- practicable? In reply the Committee would say, that in their opinion, silence on their part, would have been a dereliction of duty, in so vital a matter. As regards that part of the Com- mittee's enquiry which embraces the actual state of the accounts, since the last settlement, they beg the indulgence of the Vestry,, 'till another meeting. "All of which is Respectfully submitted « JoHX Thomas Newton | g^^^^m^^,, " James H. Sterling J "Dec. 16th, 1837. — Original in Parish Archives.. 464 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH BISHOP DOANE ON DR. WHAETON'S ACCOUNTS. "Messrs. J. H. Sterling & J. T. Newton, Wardens of St. Mary's Church, " Dear friends, — I enclose to you, in your capacity as a Committee on the Accounts of St. Mary's Church, the final account of Dr. Wharton's estate ; from which it will appear that there is a balance due me from the Church, as Residuary Legatee, of $493.34^, which should appear in your statement ; I having overpaid for the use of the Church so much. " Very truly your friend & servant, "G. W. DoANE. "St. Mary's Parsonage, 10 Jan., 1838." ST. mary's hall rapidly increased. " The Institution for Female Education on Christian Princi- ciples, St. Mary's Hall, Burlington, notwithstanding the disas- trous period at which it was commenced, has constantly and rapidly increased, even beyond the most sanguine expectations of its friends. It numbers at present fifty boarders and thirteen day scholars. Of the former, one in every ten, the daughter of a Clergyman deceased, or in necessitous circumstances, is re- ceived and educated without charge. The members of the household are all parishioners of St. Mary's Church, and the daily religious instruction is in strict accordance with the principles and institutions of the Church." — Episcopal Address. THE KEY. benjamin DAYIS WINSLOW, ASSISTANT. The Rev. Benjamin Davis Winslow was ordained Deacon in St. Mary's Church, June 3d, 1838, and immediately became Assistant to the Rt. Rev. the Rector ®f the Parish. The neighbouring jJarish of St. Stephen's, Willingborough, being vacant, he supplied it one half of each Lord's day, for many months. "The present writer," says Bishop Doane, "has heard but very few sermons that were superior to his ; and the Hon. Horace Binney, a summer parishioner of St. Mary's Church, has often said, that he had heard none such from a young man. But far beyond even his ripeness as a scholar, and his manliness as a preacher, was the devotion of his unfailing benev- olence. He not only continued, but increased, his labours among IN BURLINGTON. 465 the poor and the afflicted. It was his highest pleasure — more than his meat and drink — ' to search for the sick, poor and im- potent people of the parish, to intimate their estates, names and places where they dwell, unto the Curate, that by his exhorta- tion they might be relieved with the alms of the parish- ioners or others ; ' and it was partly from these peculiar duties of the office, and partly from his surpassing modesty, that he lingered in spirit in the diaconate, and left it with a feeling of reluctance. He would carry any burden, to any distance, if it ministered to comfort. He walked miles to watch with a very sick woman. And once, when he found that the feelings of the family would otherwise be hurt, he stole away, when he was sick enough to be in bed, to sit all night by the corpse of a negro boy. In him, the gift of mercy proved ' twice blessed.' There was not a citizen of Burlington that did not respect and desire to serve him." — Remains of B. D. Winslow, pp. 74, 75. A J'ONT GIVEN BY THE EECTOE. At a meeting of the Vestry held Dec. 28th, 1838, "the Rector asked the Vestry's acceptance, as a Christmas gift, of the Bap- tismal Font, which he has placed in the Chancel for the use of the Church. " He also asked permission, if Mrs. Bradford shall consent, to have the Silver Bowl presented by her late venerable father, the Hon. Elias BouDiiiroT, and long used in the Church for the baptismal water, converted into a bason for the use of the Altar, in collecting the alms and offerings of the people. " Whereupon, On motion of Capt. Newton, "Voted, That the Vestry accept, with the most grateful acknowledgments on their part, the Rector's beautiful and val- uable present, and accede to the proposition, embraced in the last part of his communication. " On motion, Capt. Newton and Mr. Wilson were appointed a committee to confer with Mrs. Bradford, in relation to the proposition embraced in the Rector's communication ; and they were requested, at the same time, to convey to her the thanks of the Vestry for her valuable present of a Chair for the Chan- cel, made some time since." 2g 46G HISTORY OF THE CHURCH THAXKS TO MRS. BRADFORD, FOR THE BISHOP's CHAIR, " Burlington, N. Jersey, " December Slst, 1838. " Dear Madam, — It is our pleasing lot to have been appointed a Committee by the Wardens & Yestry of St. Mary's Church to tender you their thanks for the very acceptable, splendid, and appropriate present of the Chair which now graces, and enriches its Chancel, and at the same time beg leave to express the regret that this demonstration of their gratitude, should have been tendered at so late a period ; but we ask, dear Madam, your acceptance of it now; and at the same time the compliments of the season from your " Most obt. servts. and friends, " Walter Wilson, " JoHi^r Thomas Newton, " Committee. " Mrs. Susan V. Bradford, " Burlington, N. Jersey." THE baptismal BOWL MADE INTO AN ALMS BASON. •'At a Vestry meeting held Jan. 14th, 1839, the Committee appointed to wait on Mrs. Bradford reported that they had attended to that duty, and that Mrs. Bradford expressed her entife willingness to accede to the proposition in relation to the bowl. • " On motion, Mr. Wilson and Capt. Newton were appointed a committee to have the bowl made into a plate for the Altar."t fThe two alms plates before mentioned in these pages, one from the silver of Mrs. Peirce, and the other from the bowl of Dr. Boudinot, were made the same year, as the following bill shows : "Philad'a, Sept. 26, 1839. " St. Mary's Church, Burlington, Dr., " To Fletcher & Bennett, " For making 2 Silver Plates for Communion, weighing 35 oz. 2 dwts., (S) S30.00 " For Engraving Inscription, & Cross, on both 7.65 §37.65 "Credit by 18 dwt. Silver 1.15 ?36.50 " Eec'd payment in full, " Oct. 5, 1839. " Fletcher & Bennett." IN BURLINGTON. 467 BISHOP DELANCEY PRESENT AT THE CONVENTION. May 29th, 1839. The 56th annual Convention was held in St. Mary's Church. A charge to the Clergy was delivered by the Bishop ; after which the Holy Communion was administered by him, assisted by the Rt. Rev. "William H. DeLancey, D. D., Bishop of Western New York, the Rev. Edmund D. Barry, D. D., and the Rev. George Y. Morehouse. The Bishop then took the Chair, and called the Convention to order ; and having stated that the Rt. Rev. Dr. DeLancey was present, it was, on motion, resolved, that the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Western New York be invited to an honorary seat in this Convention. The Rev. Messrs. Croes and Ward were appointed a Committee to conduct Bishop DeLancey f to the seat provided for him, on the right hand of the Bishop, DEATH AND BURIAL OP REV. MR. WINSLOW. "It was in the midst of such usefulness, [see p. 464,J and in the bloom of domestic happiness, with a wife of less than a year beside him, that the keen eye of science detected, in the hidden malady which had distressed him [Mr. Winslow] for some months, the se§ds of certain death. * * When he was told that all was given up by his physicians, not a feature of his countenance was changed. 'God's will be done!' was the immediate and becoming expression. Nay, if he. might but be prepared, he would add, 'Even so. Lord Jesus, come quickly ! ' All his arrangements were made to the most minute detail ; 'as calmly,' one well remarked, ' as if he were going on a journey.' He spoke to all his friends, of his decease, with the serenity of an old saint. All he was anxious for, he said, was for his sins. f Only twenty days before — on the Feast of the Ascension, May 9th, 1839 — in St. Peter's Church, Auburn, N. Y., the Rev. Dr. DeLancey was consecrated as the first Bishop of the new Diocese of Western New York. On the evening preceding that solemnity Bishop Doane preached on ''The Inherited Deprav- ity of Man." By request, the sermon was published ; and in a prefatory note, the Bishop says: "This discourse was one of a course of Lent Lectures, on the Fifty-first Psalm, delivered by the Author, in his parish Church of St. Mary's, Burlington. Being called upon, unexpectedly, to preach, in the presence of the Convention of the Diocese of Western New York, at Auburn, when recently there to assist in the Consecration of his esteemed friend and brother, the Bishop elect of that Diocese, it was taken for that occasion, merely as the simple exposition of a fundamental truth." 468 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Them, he humbly trusted, he might cast, by faith, upon the bleeding Cross. He was from his childhood the most conscien- tious of beings. And, though, to all who knew him, his life seemed wrought, through grace, to the highest point of excel- lence attainable to man, to him, he said, it all seetned sinful. Nevertheless, he rested on the atonement by Christ Jesus ; and he desired his dying testim'ony to be recorded to the sufficiency and power of those principles and institutions, in which, as a Catholic Churchman, he had lived, and hoped to die. * * On the day before his death, he spoke strongly of the entire sufficiency, for all the purposes of devotion, in every condition of life, of the Book of Common Prayer. He had the satisfaction to know that 'prayer had been made to God for him continu- ally,' in his parish Church for many weeks ; as in others in the diocese. * * As he lay serene and still, he gently raised his right hand, then as cold as stone, and traced upon his forehead, in silence and solemnity, the sign of the blessed Cross. We understood the omen. He was retracing his baptismal sign. He was renewing his baptismal dedication. He was confessing the Crucified once more before men. He was sealing himself for the sepulchre. * * He gradually supk, breathed more and more faintly, and surrendered up his spirit to the God who gave it, so quietly that his latest breath could not Jje distinguished. ' So He giveth his beloved sleep.' His funeral was attended on Saturday morning, in St. Mary's Church ; the Bishop of the diocese, as he had requested, scarcely performing the funeral service. After which he was borne to the grave by his sorrowing brethren, and followed by a weeping community. His funeral sermon was to have been preached on Sunday morning : but was deferred until the afternoon, at the instance of the Presbyterian minister ; who, in the name of his •own congregation, and those of the Baptists and Methodists, requested that arrangement in a most truly Christian letter : f t " Bight Keverenij and Dear Sir ; " You are aware of the deep sympathy of all denominations of Christians, in the present affliction of your family and Church. The departure of Wins- low, has spread u gloom over the community, of which he was a useful and cherished member. For one, I loved and honoured him for his Christian IN BURLINGTON. 469 * * And, notwithstanding the violence of the storm, the Church was filled to overflowing. So easy is it to be a decided and consistent Churchman ; and yet, by a holy life and charitable conversation, secure the universal favour." — Remains of B. D. Winsloio, pp. 75-79. OBITUARY NOTICE. "Died, at St. Mary's Cottage, Green Bank, Burlington, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, November 21, the Rev. Benja- Misr Davis Winslow, Assistant to the Rector of St. Mary's Church, in the 25th year of his age. A more untimely death than this, as men account of time, has seldom beea recorded. But He who ' doeth all things well ' hath put the times and the seasons in his own power: and, since the blessed Son of God, when he became incarnate for our sins, was contented not to know zeal and integrity; and I but express the opinion of the multitude, in this testimony to his virtuous character. "It has been reported that the funeral sermon is to be preached to-morrow morning; and it is the object of this note humbly to suggest whether you might not yield to the desire of many from other denominations, and postpone it till the afternoon. The Methodists and Baptists have no service at that time; and we would love to transfer our worship to the solemnities of your own sanctuary. "In humbly making this proposal, I am not aware how far the expectation of your own congregation (which is of course to be specially consulted,) would be grieved and disappointed by any postponement. And there may be other reasons, adverse to granting our desires, of which you yourself are the sole judge. But, if in any way, it would be consistent witli the arrangements of the Sabbath to allow very many others to unite in their expressions interest and sympathy, we would all esteem it a favour. At the same time, I repeat, that a denial would be considered as springing from the very-best of reasons. " With great regard and respect, yours, " CORTLANDT VaN EeNSSELAER." "Burlington, Saturday morning." "My Very Kind Friend: " I have received your most Christian note ; and hasten to say, that your request shall be complied with. It was my purpose to attempt to pay the tribute of a bleeding heart to my dear child, to-morrow morning ; and it is . more usual with us to do so. But I most cheerfully adopt the arrangement you so considerately suggest ; and to which every consideration, but that of absolute duty, should have been yielded, without a moment's hesitation. Accept my cordial thanks for the manner in which 3'ou have spoken of my beloved son and brother, to whose rare Christian graces you do but justice ; and believe me, most affectionately, and faithfully, your friend, " George W. Doane.'' "Kiverside, Saturday morning." 470 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH either the day or the hour, it becomes us reverently to submit assured that though we know not now, we shall know hereafter. Another and a fuller opportunity will be embraced to turn to their just account the eminent virtues of this young saint. The present writer never knew a man whose character could be adopted, to depict more clearly and more fully the true cath- olic CHURCHMAN, IN HIS LIFE, AND IN HIS DEATH : and tO that pious duty, if it please God to give him time and strength, he proposes to devote himself, as the best service he can render to the Church, of which the beloved Winslow, even at his years, was a pillar and an ornament. For the present, let it suffice, with a bleeding heart and a trembling hand, to twine around this polished shaft in our sanctuary — fallen, indeed, yet match- less in its beauty — a few funereal flowers, the tribute of true love to his beloved and imperishable memory." THE rector's CHRISTMAS PASTORAL. " To the Parishioners of St. Mary's Church : "Brethren Beloved in the Lord, The cheerful Christ- mas season comes to us, this year, in clouds. On our most holy places, the habiliments of woe have but just yielded to the garments of rejoicing. With the myrtle, and the laurel, and the box, that testify our gratitude and gladness for a Redeemer born, there is a mingling of funereal cypress. A new grave garners, till the resurrection morning, the precious dust of the beloved Winslow. What then ? Shall we not rejoice at ' the good tidings of great joy,' that ' unto us is born, this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord?' ' Oh, say not so,' said he, in his last days, to one, who spoke of having a gloomy Christmas, on account of his decease — 'Oh, say not so, but think what we should all be, but for the birth which Christmas-day commemorates ! ' Beloved, it is even so. The Christian's joy must always be ' with trembling.' The Chris- tian's sorrow can never be ' without hope.' 'And this alternation of joy and sorrow;' as one has beautifully said, 'of joy not unsubdued, and sorrow not unmitigated, is characteristic of that divine system, through which the Church would train her IN BURLINGTOX. 471 •ehildren for heaven. Each week has its Fast, as well as its Feast ; as if to teach us that would we rise with Christ, we must also suffer with Him. We are ushered, through Vigils, into Festivals ; and are moulded into fitness for our Easter joy, by the penitential discipline of Lent. Our joy is never all joyful, neither is our sorrow all sorrowful. We sorrow, as having hope elsewhere ; and rejoice, as still in the body. Such is the Church's portion, while militant in the world. Soon the world shall melt away from around her; then shall she rejoice without sorrowing.' That in that blessed season of the Church's joy, we may all rejoice through grace, ' with joy unspeakable and full of glory,' devoutly prays your friend and Christian Pastor. "Geoege W. DoA^-E." " jaiverside, St. Thomas' Day, 1839." THE GEAYE OF THE EEV. MR. WINSLOW. The spot where Mr. Winslow's remains repose, is marked with a large headstone, having a cross, with the sacred mono- gram, at the top, and under it these words : " Sacred to the memory of the Eev. Benjamin Davis Winslow, A. M., assistant to the K.ector of St. Mary's Church, who died Nov. 21, MDCCCXXXIX, in the twenty-fifth year of his age, ■* looking unto Jesus.' The Bishop of New Jersey, to whom he was as a son, thus sorrows for him, as a father ; but not as they who have no hope ; since them who sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him." f DEATH OF' A STUDENT IN THEOLOGY. About the middle of the north side, of St. Mary's Church- yard, there is a horizontal slab, on which we read: "Beneath t In 'the stained glass window, on the South side of the choir, in the chancel of the new St. Mary's Church, we read : IN MEMORIAM Rev. ■JSujus Ecdesice Rector em adju Benjamin Davis Winslow, A. M. vantis, A. D. MDCCCXXXIX. 472 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH this stone rest the.mortal remains of James C. Hulme, whose- redeemed spirit entered into glory February 29th, 1840. He was born in Burlington, N. J., Septr. 30th, 1809. Being born again through the grace of God, he devoted himself to the Min- istry of the Gospel in the Protestant Episcopal Church. In his- education for this purpose he was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and a student in the Theological Seminary of Virginia ; but before his preparation for an earthly ministry was finished, God called him to minister in the Church above. Meekness and gentleness, the fruits of spiritual piety, combined, to render him attractive to the many friends, whose love encom- passed him on earth, and to evince his meetness for the king- dom of God, whither he has gone. His hope rested upon the perfect obedience of the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom being jus- tified by faith he had peace with God. 'Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he- trusteth in thee.' Isaiah xxvi., 3." BISHOP DOANE ACCEPTS AN INVITATION TO VISIT ENGLAND. " When the act of the British parliament was passed, in 1T86,, authorizing the Archbishop of Canterbury to consecrate Bishops for the United States of America, Avithout the usual oaths of supremacy and obedience, it was expressly provided that no per- sons receiving consecration by virtue of that Act, or receiving consecration or ordination from those consecrated under it,, should be permitted to officiate within the jurisdiction of the Church of England. Whatever had been the original occasion for any such restriction had, in the judgment of all, long since ceased to exist ; and those whose office or whose relations made them familiar with its operation in the prevention of catholic intercourse, and in the seeming disparagement of the Orders of a sister Church, had long desired its removal. It was not until the last year that this result, chiefly through the agency of the present venerable Primate, f was happily accom.plished. "The first moment of the repeal of these disabilities was embraced by the author's kind and zealous friend, the Vicar of t The Most Eeverend AVilliam Howley, D. D., Lord Archbishop of Canter- bury. IN BURLINGTON. 473 Leeds, to urge his visiting his brethren of the Church of Eng- land ; and the approaching consecration of the magnificent par- ish Church, which, chiefly through his exertions, has the just repute of being the noblest sacred structure reared in modern times, in England, was eloquently pressed upon him as the fit occasion. Objectionable as the Act must be regarded in some of its details, it seemed a Catholic duty to accept a Catholic overture in a Catholic spirit; and the decision to accept the invitation of the Vicar of Leeds, f cordially approved as it was by his most excellent Diocesan, was sent to him by the return of mail." — Introduction to Bp. Doane's Sermons, London, 1842. ACTION OF THE CONVENTION ON THE BISHOP'S PROPOSED ABSENCE. At the annual Convention, held in St. Mary's, Burlington, May 26th and 27th, 1841, during the proceedings of the second day, the Bishop having called the Rev. Dr. Barry to the Chair, retired, when the following resolutions relative to the departure of the Bishop of the diocese on a visit to Europe, were presented by Charles King, Esq., and unanimously adopted : "Resolved, — That this Convention have heard with mingled feelings of gratification and regret, that the Bishop of this diocese is about to separate himself from it by a brief absence ; gratification, that the intercourse between the Church in Eng- land and that in America, so long interrupted by restrictions of state policy, will be renewed, by his visit, in strict accordance with Catholic principles and ancient usage ; regret, that even in such a cause, and with such an object, the Diocese is to be deprived for a time of his labours and example — labours and example directed by a mind so enlightened, a heart so sound, and a zeal and an ability so pre-eminent and successful. "Resolved, — That we humbly and confidently trust that the renewal of friendly intercourse between the branches of the Church Catholic in England and America, under auspices like the present, will contribute by the Divine blessing, to extend and strengthen the holy influence of ' Evangelical Truth and Apostolic Order ' in their purity and integrity ; and to revive that spirit in both Churches, which, in by-gone days, made our venerable Mother the glory of Christendom, the ' bulwark of the Reformation.' t The Eev. Walter Farquhar Hook. 474 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " Resolved,— That we hereby assure our Right Reverend Father in God, of our affectionate interest in his safety and wel- fare during his proposed voyage aud visit ; and that our prayers shall ascend to Him, in whose hands are all the corners of the earth, that He will be pleased to guide and guard him in his absence, and to restore him speedily to the flock over which the Chief Shepherd hath set him, to the comfort and joy of us all;" BISHOP DOANE's welcome IX ENGLAND. "The present writer, from the moment that he set his foot with the dear friend f who bore him company, upon the shore of England, has never ceased to rejoice in this determination : and while his heart shall own a pulse, it cannot cease to swell, in grateful recollection of the love, which welcomed him to every altar, and to every hearth, as an own brother, of the blood, and in the faith. Every where, his office of a Bishop was the passport to all hearts. Every where, the kindred of the blood and of the faith, which binds the nations and the Churches both in one, was owned and marked by tearful eyes and quivering lips. Every where, the noble sentiment of the Archbishop of Canterbury, J that ' the surest pledge of perpetual peace between the countries was to be found in their community of faith, and in the closeness of their ecclesiastical intercourse,' was cheered, with an enthusiasm which proved, beyond the power of words, how deeply and intensely to the English heart still clings the loye of brethren and of kindred. Nothing ever so acceptable to Englishmen, as the assurance, always received with acclama- tions which bore with them the whole fervent spirit, that the desire for peace and closest intercourse between the countries was perfectly reciprocal ; and that the true American, in its affections as in its descent, was still an English heart. "Where all, Archbishops and Bishops, Clergy and Laity, vied with each other in expressions of affection and respect, t The Eev. Benjamin I. Haight, Rector of All Saints' Church, New York, who accompanied the Author, at his request, was the constant partaker and promoter of his joy. J At the public distribution of prizes at King's College, London, bv his Grace ; in reference to the Author's presence on that occasion, most kindly noticed by the Bishop of London. IN BURLINGTON. 475 enumeration and tliscnmination were alike impracticable. The single measure of the offering was its opportunity; and the sole regret, that the Author's dutiful necessity to he present at the General Convention of his Church, laid on such blessed opportunity so strait and strict a limit. * * "Happier hours than the Author has thus passed, before the sacred altars, and beside the happy hearths, of this, his Father- land — and most especially in that dear Christian home from which these lines are dated — are not permitted to man. Blessed be God for the proof which they afford, that the one heart-bond which neither time nor distance can affect, is Catholic truth maintained in Catholic love ! " — Bp. Doane, at Battersea Hise, August SOth, 1841. THE bishop's address TO HIS CONVEXTION, AFTER HIS EETURX. " My Brethren of the Clergy and Laity : " The act in which you last engaged, was one of which my heart can never lose the record. At the call of catholic love, and for the testimony of catholic truth, I was about to visit the altars, where our fathers' faith was nourished, and to worship in her temples, whom their grateful hearts acknowledged, as the Mother Church. Unsolicited, and without the slightest ex- pectation on my part, your generous action made the case your own. You poured the feelings of your hearts out, in such words of manly tenderness, as melted mine. You caught, as at a glance, the aspect of my errand ; and in the fittest words gave it its true expression. You offered me the assurance of your affectionate interest and prayers. Under the protection of your faithful prayers, I went. In answer to them, met with every fevour that heart could wish, or hand could give. And, by the blessing which they brought, am here with you again, to take ' sweet counsel together,' and to walk * in the house of God, as friends.' Fervently, for these His mercies, to me, the least worthy of his servants, do I pour out my thanks to Him. Earnestly do I beseech Him, that this His goodness may in- spire me with a better purpose to do all His will, and with the 476 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH needful grace ; kindle my heart with holy love, to be a whole burnt offering on His altar, and accept, for Jesus' sake, the worthless sacrifice ! " Time would fail me, did I undertake to speak to you of the satisfactions of ray catholic pilgrimage. There is the less occa- sion for it, as its chief results are made accessible in other ways. Suffice it to say, that in nothing M^as I disappointed. High as my thoughts had been of England, and the Church of England, they were more than realized. Whether our national or our ec- clesiastical descent be thought of, the daughter has good reason to thank God for such a mother. And for the sympathy, the kindness, the heart-love, which everywhere was lavished on me,. as a brother of the blood, and Bishop of the Church, which makes us one, in nature, and in grace, no words of mine can tell them, as no change or chance can weaken their remem- brance. From the day when I first waited as in duty bound, upon the venerable Primate, and put into his hands the resolu- tions which afforded him so much delight ; until the day but one before my embarkation, when, with exulting heart, I stood before that mighty congregation,f and rehearsed your words of love, one theme fired every tongue, one thought filled every heart : the daughter land, the sister Church ; peace with the one, all blessings upon both ! Let us reciprocate the feeling. Let us return the prayer. The Apostolic Church of England, the bulwark of the Reformation, the glory of all lands, the nursing-mother of our own — ' peace be within ' her ' walls,' ' prosperity within ' her ' palaces ! ' — Episcopal Address, May 2Qth, 1842. DAILY MORXING SERVICE. " There has been daily morning service in this Church, with evening service also on all the holy days, since Ash "Wednesday. The offertory.is made on every Lord's Day, and the public cat- echising is on the afternoon of the first in every month. The demand for additional accommodations has led to the appoint- t At the consecration of the Parish Church, at Leeds. IN BURLINGTON. 477 ment of a Committee of the Vestiy to report a plan for the far- ther enlargement of the Church. In the month of November last, the Rev. Frederick Ogilby retired from the office of Assist- ant Minister of this Church, to enter on the Rectorship of the Church of the Ascension, in the city of Philadelphia. He had greatly endeared himself to the parishioners in his brief inter- course with them, and carries with him their sincere affection and respect. His removal is a loss to the diocese^ and to me a severe bereavement. Happily, the Catholic Church is one ; so that the loss to one member of it becomes the gain to another. Wherever he may be, he has my blessing with him."t — Episcopal Address, June \st, 1843. EXTEAOEDINAEY RESOLUTIONS OP THE VESTEY. At a meeting of the Vestry held at their Vestry Room, on Thursday, 21st September, A. d. 1843, at 7 o'clock p. m., pur- suant to notice. "Peesent — Wardens, Messrs. Kinsey and Milnor. Vestry- men, Messrs. Wilson, Shedaker, Hall, McCoy, C. Larzelere, Hulme, and J. Larzelere, junior. The Rector being absent, Chas. Kinsfey, Senior Warden, presided. " Two Accounts from James Horn for his daily attendance at the Church, the one for 118 days at 26 cts. pr day, to July 19th, 1843, $29.50; the other 10 weeks and 2 days, twice a day, at 50 cents pr day, $31, amounting to $60.50, were presented before the Vestry for payment, whereupon, on motion of Mr. Wilson, it was "1. Resolved, That as the said daily service at the Church was unauthorized by the Vestry, and the daily attendance of the sexton was not required by them, the Vestry therefore refuse fThe Rev. Frederick Ogilby, and wife, in September, 1840, passed a week with the Rev. Dr. Hook, Vicar of Leeds, in England. During this visit, at the request of Dr. Hook, he preached in the old parish Church of that place. It was the jirst time that a clergyman in American orders preached in Eng- land after the enabling act of July, 1840. A member of Parliament, walking home from Church with Mrs. Ogilby, remarked to her, that he was " agreeably disappointed in the sermon, as he expected, perhaps, to hear something of the Sam Slick order" (!) This service occurred a year before the consecration of the new Church at Leeds, which took place September 2d, 1841, when Bishop Doane preached. 478 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH to pay the said Accounts or any part thereof, aud that they wiLl not pay to the sexton, for his attendance and services at the Church, any further compensation than the annual salary agreed to be paid to him. "2. Resolved, That the Ringing of the Church Bell be dis- pensed with and omitted, excepting on Holy and Fast days. "3. Eesolved, That a copy of these Resolutions, certified by the Secretary, be delivered to the Rector, and Sexton." BISHOP doaxe's proposed eesignatiojST of the rector- ship. "Riverside, 9 Oct. 1843. " My dear Sir, — I readily comply with your request to fur- nish you a statement of the facts connected with my notice of resignation of the Rectorship of St. Mary's Church; with a view to laying the matter before Mr. Binney. He is particu- larly well qualified to advise you in the premises. " On my return home, on the 29th day of September, after an absence most undesirably prolonged, I found waiting for me the Resolutions of the Vestry, which are herewith enclosed ; a copy of which, I understand had in like manner been served upon the Sexton. The circumstances connected with this action of the Vestry, are briefly these : During the season of Lent, which was also- the Confirmation season, in this parish, there had been daily morning prayer, with occasional evening services. The attendance had been so good, the interest so lively, and the influence apparently so beneficial, that, at the close of that sea- son when I was setting out on my Spring Visitation, I felt reluctant to announce their discontinuance. The Rev. Dr. Lyons kindly offering to perform the duty in my absence, I was enabled to continue the service as before ; never engaging for more however than from week to week. The service was con- tinued to the time of my leaving here, July 15th, and about that time the daily evening service was added. The bell had always been rung, without any direction from me, in accordance with the printed regulation of the Vestry which directs that it shall be at every appointed, service. I was of course, not igno- IN BURLINGTON. 47& rant that the duties of the Sexton were thus increased ;■ and intended at a proper time, to see that he was properly remun- erated. I could not but feel that the action of the Vestry on the subject in my absence and without consultation with me was hasty, and to be regretted. I was sorry to find that, for a week the services had been intermitted ; the Rev. Mr. Germain and the Rev. Dr. Lyons being unwilling, in my absence, to go on, under the circumstances. On my return I announced the daily services as usual. I was obliged to leave home again on Mon- day ; and am informed since I came back, that the bell was not rung, I refer on this subject, not only to the By-Laws- accom- panying the Charter, but to the printed directions to- the Sexton which are suspended in the Vestry room. " On Saturday evening, 30th September, I had an interview, by their appointment with the Wardens. They informed me, that at each of two Vestry meetings, during my absence, of which I had not been notified ; (see Section 2 of Article 2 of the By-Laws,) Resolutions had been proposed instructing or requesting the Rector, or whoever should ofiiciate in his absenccj to wear the gown in delivering the Sermon and to deliver it from the Pulpit ; and they assured me that such Resolutions would have been passed, had they not pledged themselves to see me, on my return and state the facts to me. In reply to my remark, that the Vestry surely would not pass Resolutions that were beyond their province, (see Pastoral Letter on the Duties of Wardens and Vestrymen, setting forth the law of the Diocese on this subject since 1804,) and which, they had not the power to enforce ; it was claimed, as to- the first point, to be their province to direct the Rector as to the postures, places and vest- ments to be used in public worship ; and, as to the second, that they had the power to carry their resolutions into- efiect. In reply to my inquiry, how ? it was alledged, that they might reduce the salary of the Rector; or, that they might avail them- selves of the provision, in Section 11 of the Charter, to 'dis- charge' the minister. I contented myself with denying the validity of the Charter of 1793, as superseded by the action of the parishioners in 1835, in placing themselves under the ' Act 480 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH to incorporate religious Societies worshipping according to the customs and usages of the Protestant Episcopal Church.' Both the charter and the act accompany this letter. " It is proper to state that my interview with the Wardens was altogether friendly in its terms and tenour ; that I did not understand them as defending or disavowing for themselves the views of the Vestry ; and that I regarded their action in staying the passage of the Resolution till my return as done in kindness and respect to me. The interview was terminated by my saying that I could not admit the right of the Vestry to instruct or in any way attempt to influence the course of the Rector, in the discharge of his spiritual duties; and could yield no compliance to their wishes ; and that I did not doubt that on reflection they would see the propriety of my course, and take no farther measures. That if they did — though I would not hold myself bound to make the trial — the parishioners would doubtless find some way to make their wishes known ; and that by their will my course would be regulated. If they concurred with the Ves- try, I could no longer hold the office of Rector. If they did not, the Vestry would govern themselves accordingly. " On Sunday, 1st October, I pursued my usual course. In regard to the point in hand, it may be well to say, that I have for years been of opinion that the prevailing arrangements of our Churches were unfavourable, both to the true idea of wor- ship, and to the true uses of instruction. It is a very long time, I believe, as much as three years since, I have gone into the pulpit, or worn the gown, in my familiar exposition of the Holy Scriptures, in the afternoon ; feeling that ^the opposite course was inconsistent with that familiarity, which I regard as one of its most desirable characteristics. No intimation ever reached me that it was unpleasant to any member of the congregation. When at a subsequent period, the Rector of Trinity Church, Princeton, asked my approval of his use of the surplice only, in the public services of the Church, I gave it, with ^my reasons, In my address at the following Convention, I recorded and de- clared that approval. Consistency dictated its adoption. In the same manner, as will be seen in my last address to the Con- IN BUELINGTON. 481 vention, I declared and recorded my settled conviction, as to the elevation of the preacher above his hearers. I did not hesitate, after that, to do, in the morning, as I had before done in the afternoon ; to bring the delivery of the written sermon to the level of the more familiar exposition of the word of God ; and to do it in the same vesture. This was on the first Sunday in June. Until the 29th day of September it was never intimated to me that it was unacceptable ; and then in the way described above. " Leaving home on Monday morning, and returning on Sat- urday, I had time to consider the case. I was assured by the Wardens, that a meeting of the Vestry would be speedily de- sired, and that resolutions such as are spoken of above, would be passed. It would then remain for me to comply, or to appeal to the parishioners against the Vestry. The first I could not do, as it would be an admission of a wrong of unlimited and indefinable extent ; since the Vestry might go on to pass their judgment on the substitution of frequent administration of the Communion for its quarterly administration, on the public catechising of the children, on the observance of holy days, and ■other more frequent services, on the use of the offertory, &c., &c., all of which had been introduced since my Rectorship. The ■second I would not do ; since it would put me at once in direct ■collision with some of my parishioners. In either case the ex- ample would be injurious to my Diocese and the Church. I therefore deliberately resolved to withdraw from the Rector- ship, and thus prevent the possibility of a controversy, in which I should be a party. " I beg to be understood, that in doing so I feel not the slightest ill will towards any individual. I have taken no offence, and make no complaint. The ground of my action is briefly this : I was induced to accept, and have continued to hold, the Rectorship of St. Mary's Church, that I might illus- trate, for the instruction of my clergy, the pastoral office in its practical detail. I have done so successfully. In this way the offerings of the Church, the public catechising, &c., &c., have been more effectually introduced into the Diocese. But this 2n 482 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH motive could only hold while I should be free to act as Rectory under the responsibility proper to my office. The moment my action should be interfered with the example would become injurious. " It amounts td this, then. If in the judgment of those whom' I have sought to serve, as God enabled me for ten years, my age and office with the accompanying responsibilities and experi- ence, do not entitle me to their entire and cordial confidence, tO' judge and act for myself, subject to Canonical restraint and to the restraints of public opinion, it becomes me to retire. Other than that, I am theirs to live and die with them. " Only one thing farther. If the Charter of 1793 is of bind- ing force, so far as the provision to ' discharge ' the minister extends, I shall feel bound to advise no clergyman to accept the Rectorship. It is inconsistent with the legislation of the Church, (see Canon 33 of the General Convention of 1832,) and with the very essence of the office. I owe it to myself to say, that when I accepted the Rectorship, I did not know of its existence ; and that I have always supposed, and still do, that it was super- seded by the action of 1835. If Mr. Binney's opinion is asked, as I hope it may be, on this point, he should be made acquainted with the action of the Parish in 1835, a record of which is in the Vestry book, which is now in the possession of Charles Kinsey, Esq. " I have thus furnished you as you desire, with a complete statement of the facts and circumstances connected with my determination to resign the Rectorship of St. Mary's Church, and am with sincere regard, your faithful friend and servant. "G. W. DOANE." A COMMUNICATION REJECTED AND EETUENED. "At a meeting of the vestry of St. Mary's Church, held at their Vestry Room, on Tuesday, the 10th October, 1843, at 7 o'clock p. M. pursuant to adjournment ; Present, The Rector. Wardens, Messrs. Kinsey & Milnor. Vestrymen, Messrs. Shedaker, Hall, Hulme and McCoy. Ix\ BURLINGTOX. 483 "The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. " A communication from sundry persons claiming to be par- ishioners of this Church, concerning the proceedings of this Vestry on the 21st September last, having been presented and read, and being in the opinion of the Vestry improper, and want- ing in respect for the official station which they hold under the charter of this Church, it was unanimously "Resolved, That the same be rejected and returned by the Secretary to those who presented it, with an expression of the disapprobation of the Vestry." LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF THE CHAPEL OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS. "On Thursday, 2oth September, 1845, in the presence of the Rev. Drs. Lyons, and Bowman, (of the diocese of Pennsylvania,) and the Rev. Messrs. Morehouse, Finch, Germain, Hallowell Clarkson, and Ogilby and Pryor, (of the diocese of Pennsylvania,) and a large concourse of the laity, I laid the corner stone of the Chapel of the Holy Innocents, for the religious uses of the Christian household of St. Mary's Hall. The increase iiK numbers of this flourishing nursery of the Church, and the more perfect carrying out of its plan, as an institution of the Church, have long indicated the desirableness of such a provision. Its immediate origin is due to the energetic interest and well de- served influence of the excellent Matron; whose pious suggestion has been warmly received and eflPectively supported by many of the numerous daughters who have grown up under her eye, and gone out, to be ' as polished corners of the temple,' at once sus- taining and adorning it. Contributions for the object continue to be received by her ; and its progress and completion will keep pace with, and attest, the grateful affection of this beloved sisterhood of piety and charity." — Episcopal Address, 1846. THE RET. BENJ. I. HAIGHT ELECTED ASSISTANT EECTOR. At a Vestry meeting held Dec. 16th, 1845, in conformity to the notice of the Rector : " The Rector stated that he had called the present meeting for the purpose of nominating the Rev" Mr. Haight as Assistant 484 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Rector of this Parish. After some questions as the terms upon which Mr. Haight would be willing to accept the appointment had been satisfactorily answered by the Rector, and the members generally had signified their approval of the same, the Rev;^ Benj" I. Haight, on motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by T. Mil- nor, was unanimously elected Assistant Rector of this Parish." PROJECT OF A NEW CHURCH EDIFICE. "On Easter Day, 12 April, 1846, in St. Mary's Church, Bur- lington, I read prayers, confirmed three persons, preached, and administered the Holy Communion, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Germain. These, with twenty-seven, on the feast of the An- nunciation, and one of the parishioners confirmed at Church- ville, make thirty-one in this parish. For this abundant harvest, I humbly thank the gracious Lord, who giveth all the increase. It has been to me, indeed, a season of rejoicing. Some who have been especially the subjects of my pastoral in- terest, for many years, have at this time yielded themselves unto God ; and there has been ' great joy in that city.' It is a lesson that ' men ought always to pray, and not to faint.' It is that which is written in the Psalms : ' he that went forth weeping, with his precious seed, shall surely come again with joy ; and bring his sheaves with him.' I have substantial evidence to ofier of the engagedness of my parishioners in the cause and service of the Church, in the fact, that, within a few days, I procured from them, on my sole application, and without the slightest occasion for solicitation, the sum of thirteen thousand dollars, towards the erection of a new Church, which is to cost twenty thousand. The present venerable structure, doubled iu size since my connection with the parish, is now too small, and will not bear enlargement. I hope soon to lay the corner stone of the new edifice. I have deemed it my duty to limit applica- tions towards this object to such as as are actual parishioners, or have a personal or local interest in the parish. It is but just to say that I have never known an instance, in which the contri- butions towards a religious object bore so large a proportion to the ability of the contributors. With the Apostle, I can literally IN BUELINGTON. 485 say, ' to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves.' Nor has the customary bounty of the parish, towards all proper applications to them for aid, in the promotion of Church objects, been at all diminished. I ascribe this state of things, under the divine blessing, to the influence of the weekly Offertory. The parishioners of St. Mary's are familiar with giving. They have learned, many of them, ' it is more blessed to give than to receive.' The gra- cious Lord will fulfil His word in them. I shall ensure the congratulations of the Convention for my parishioners and my- self, when I say that the Eev. Benjamin I. Haight, late Eector of All Saints' Church, New York, and Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, in the General Theological Seminary, is to be my Assistant in this parish. I cannot omit my grateful acknowledgments to the Eev. Dr. Lyons, for the valuable services which he has always rendered at my request • without appointment, and without compensation." — Episcopal Address, 1846. INCORPORATION OF BURLINGTON COLLEGE. "I have singular pleasure in announcing to the Convention, the incorporation of Burlington College, with a Charter secur- ing its direction, forever, to the Church. I shall append a copy to this Address. f Arrangements are in progress for opening f'l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, That George Washington Doane, Garret D. Wall, Isaac B. Parker, Reuben J. Germain, Benjamin I. Haight, John D. Ogilby, Edmund D. Barry, Rich- ard S. Field, Elias B. D. Ogden, William Wright, Richard W. liowell, George P. MaccuUoch, James Parker, Charles King, James Potter, Garrit S. Cannon, Jonathan J. Spencer, John J. Chetwood, Thomas P. Carpen- ter, Jeremiah C. Garthwaite, Abraham Browning, George Y. Morehouse, William Halsted, Daniel B. Ryall, and their successors, being members of the Protestant Episcopal Church, shall be, and they are hereby con- stituted, a body politic and corporate, by the name of ' The Trustees of Bur- lington College ; ' and by that name shall have perpetual succession, and may sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and may purchase and hold prop- erty, whether acquired by purchase, gift or devise, and whether real, personal or mixed ; and may make and have a corporate seal, and the same break and alter at their pleasure ; and shall have all other rights belonging to similar corporations by the law of this State. " 2. And be it enacted, That the object of said association is hereby declared to be the advancement of education. 486 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH the Preparatory School, as a nursery for the College, on the first of November next, under the most promising auspices. The Convention will remember, that, for many years, I have earn- estly expressed my conviction of the importance of such an Institution, for the Diocese. They will unite their grateful thanks with mine, to Him who has given it to us, in His accepted time. They will do more than this. They will unite their prayers with mine, for every blessing on the work ; and they will combine with mine, their efforts, that what ' we desire faithfully, we may obtain effectually.' I owe it to the truth to say, that a body of men of higher intelligence and more entire devotion to their enterprise than the Board of Trustees, I have never been permitted to co-operate with.f They have purchased "3. And he ii enacted, That the entire management of the affairs and con- cerns of said Corporation, and all the corporate powers hereby granted, shall be, and are hereby vested in a Board of twenty-four Trustees, a majority of whom shall always be citizens and inhabitants of this State, and a majority of the Trustees shall constitute the necessary quorum for the transaction of all business matters connected with the said Institution ; the persons named in the first section of this Act, to be the first Trustees ; the Governor of the State, for the time being, to be also a Trustee, ex-offieio, and the President of the Board : Provided, that the President or other principal officer, by whatever name called, of the said College, shall always be a Trustee, and citizen and inhabitant of this State. "4. And be it enacted, Tha,t the Trustees shall hold their first meeting at the call of the Trustee first named, and shall have power from time to time to enact by-laws, not repugnant to the Constitution or laws of the United States or of this State, or to this A ct, for the regulation and management of the said Corporation or College, to fill up vacancies in the Board, and to prescribe the number and description, the duties and powers of the officers, the manner of their appointment and the term of their office : and special meetings of said Trustees may be called by the President, or any six or more of said Trustees, upon ten days' notice in writing of the time and place thereof, being giyen or sent to each of said Trustees. "5. And be it enacted, That for the purpose of carrying out the object declared in the second section of this Act, the said Corporation shall have power from time to time, to purchase, take and hold real and personal estate, and to sell, lease and dispose of the same; Provided, the annual value shall not exceed the sum of twenty thousand dollars. "6. And be it enacted, That the said Corporation shall have, and possess the right and power of conferring the usual Academic and other degrees granted by any other College in this iState. " Approved February 27, 1846." t " Board op Tkustees.— His Excellency Charles C. Stratton, Governor of the State, ex-officio, a Trustee, and President of the Board ; the Right Reverend George Washington Doane, D. D., LL. D., Bishop of the Diocese, President of the Board, in the absence of the Governor; the Hon. Garret D. Wall, the Rev. Reuben J. Germain, the Rev. John D. Ogilby, D. D., Ricliard S. Field, Esq., the Hon. William Wright, George P. Macciilloch, Esq., James Potter, IN BUKLINGTON. 487 a most eligible site, and are disposed to make the most liberal arrangements for the Institution. As my best approval of their spirit and exertions, I have accepted their appointment as Agent, to procure a suitable endowment for it. I design to devote my- self to it unreservedly; and shall count on a generous reception from my brethren of the Clergy and Laity. I can conceive of jno better opportunity for the commencement of a work, which generations yet to come will rise and bless ; nor is there a re- sponsibility so incumbent on the diocese of New Jersey, in my judgment, as its immediate and effectual establishment. I need not repeat here, what I have urged so often and so earnestly, my strong conviction of the eminent fitness of the diocese of New Jersey for all the purposes of education ; and chiefly for •what concerns us most, of education in the Church. * * "I regard the establishment of Burlington College as certain to give vigor and influence to [other] Institutions. People resort for every thing to the place where they can flud the best supply. Multiply good Schools in New Jersey, and you increase the flow of scholars, in proportion. Let the College of the diocese foecome established, in the general confidence, as an accepted Teservoir, where men resort to quench the noble rage for science ; and these and similar places will be sought too, with an eager joy, as fountains among Palm-trees, to refresh them by the way. Let us unite with heart and hand in furthering, in every form, the work of Christian education. Parochial Schools; Semi- naries, at suitable places, for the young of either sex ; a College for .the Church; and the ' more hereafter,' which, if God please, shall grow out of it : these are the objects most worthy of our interest, our exertions, and our prayers. Let it be our constant » ~~ Esq., Jonathan J. Spencer, M. D., Thomas P. Carpenter, Esq., Abraham Browning, Esq., William Halsted, Esq., Isaac B. Parker, Esq., the Eev. Benjamin I. Haight, the Eev. E. D. Barrv, D. D., Elias B. D. Ogden, Esq., Eichard W. Howell, Esq., Charles King, Esq., Garrit S. Cannon, Esq., John Joseph Chetwood, Esq., Jeremiah C. Garthwaite, Esq., the Eev. Geo. Y. More- house, Daniel B. Eyall, Esq., William H. Leupp, Esq. "Seceetaky. — The Eev. Benjamin I. Haight. "Tbeasueeb. — Thomas Milnor, Esq. "Provisional Committee.— The Eight Eev. Dr. Doane, the Eev. Ui: Haight, the Eev. Mr. Germain, Isaac B. Parker, Esq., Eichard S. Field, Esq., Jeremiah C. Garthwaite, Esq., E. B. D. Ogden, Esq." 488 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH aim and end, ' that our sons may grow up as the young plants,, and our daughters as the polished corners of the temple;' that so we may claim, and find fulfilled, in us, that gracious promise, by Isaiah, ' ail thy children shall be taught of God, and grea* shall be the peace of thy children." — Episcopal Address, 1846. THE FORM OF BIDDING PEAYEE ; AS IT IS USED IN ST. MAEY's HALL, AND BTJRLIUGTON COLLEGE. Ye shall pray for Christ's Holy Catholic Church ; and as I am more especially bound, I bid your prayers for that pure and apostolic branch of it, which God has planted in the United States of America. Ye shall pray for the President of the United States, and for the Governor of this State, and for all that are in civil author- ity over us ; that all, and every of them, in their several call- ings, may serve truly, to the glory of God, and the edifying- and well-governing of His people, remembering the account they have to give. Ye shall also pray for the Ministers of God's Holy "Word and Sacraments : whether they be Bishops, and herein more especially for the Bishop of this Diocese ; or Priests and Dea- cons, and herein more especially for the Clergy here residing; that they may all shine like lights in the world, and adorn the doctrine of God, our Saviour, in all things. Ye shall pray for all the people of these United States, that they may live in the true faith and fear of God, and m broth- erly charity one towards another. And, for a due supply of persons qualified to serve God, and set forth His glory, ye shall pray for all Schools and Seminaries of godly and good learning, and for all whose hands are opened for their maintenance; and, more especially, for St. Mary's Hall and Burlington College, and all benefactors of the same : that, in these and all other places more immediately dedicated to God's honour and service, whatsoever tends to the advancement of true religion, and useful learning,, may forever flourish and abound. IN BURLINGTON. 48& Finally, let us praise God for all those which are departed out of this life, in the faith of Christ; and pray unto God, that we may have grace to direct our lives after their good example : that, this life ended, we may be made partakers, with them, of the glorious resurrection, in the life everlasting, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Tf Let us pray. [Then follows the Litany.] A PLAN FOE THE NEW CHUECH. At a Vestry meeting held Sep. 25th, 1846, " the Rector stated that the present meeting had been called for the purpose of en- abling him to lay before the Vestry a plan which he had just received from Mr. Upjohn for the new Church, which was the only one that seemed to him suited to the purpose of all that had been submitted, he regretted there had been so much delay, but it was to be attributed to the time of Mr. Upjohn being so much occupied with other matters, and the difficulty of furnish- ing a plan answering the purpose which would not involve too great an expenditure. That he was satisfied that a Church could be erected in accordance with the drawings now before the Vestry at an expenditure not to exceed |20,000. " The Rector also presented the list of subscriptions which he had obtained, amounting to $12,875, with a pledge that he would make it equal to the sum of 1 15,000, and expressed a hope that the Vestry would take charge of the same, and devise the means of raising an additional sum of $5,000. He was desirous that the corner stone should be laid this Autumn, and if practicable the first day of November should be fixed on as the day." LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF THE NEW CHUECH. "On Tuesday, 17th November, 1846, 1 laid the Corner Stone of the new St. Mary's Church, in this city ; announced, as in anticipation, in my last Address. I had the great pleasure, on that occasion, to have the presence and participation of my friend of thirty years, the Bishop of North Carolina, who delivered the Address. There were also present, the Rev. Messrs. Morehouse, 490 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH 'Germain, Mitchell, Harrold, Hallowell, Lybrand, Franklin, Yer Mehr and Passmore ; the Rev. Drs. Boyd and Ducachet, -and Messrs. Ogilby and Moorhouse, (of the diocese of Pennsyl- ^'ania;) the Rev. Dr. Haight, and Messrs. Carter, Bradin, Yin- ton and Labagh, (of the diocese of Xew York ;) and the Rev. Hobart Williams, (of the diocese of Rhode Island.) I will 'enter into no details on this occasion, now. That will be more appropriate when the top stone shall be brought forth with shoutings. I will only say, that the gratifying circumstances referred to at the last Convention, have met with no check or interruption. The arrangements for tjie erection of the Church ihave all been made with perfect unanimity ; and it is proceeding, under the admirable superintendence of Mr. Upjohn." — Episco- pal Address, 1847. ■ CONSECRATION OP THE CHAPEL OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS. "On Thursday, 25 March, 1847, (Annunciation of the Blessed Yirgin Mary,) I consecrated the Chapel of the Holy Innocents, -which, by the good hand of God upon me, I have been enabled to erect, for the religious uses of St. Mary's Hall. The Sen- tence of Consecration was read by the Chaplain, the Rev. Mr. Germain, and the Rev. Mr. Ogilby, (of the diocese of Pennsyl- vania,) read morning prayers, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Bradin. I preached the sermon on the occasion, confirmed six children, (five of them pupils of St. Mary's Hall, and one a student of Burlington College,) and administered the Holy Communion. There were present, the Rev. Messrs. Morehouse, Starr, A. B. Paterson, Adams, Hallowell and Lybrand : the Rev. Dr. Mor- ;gan, and the Rev. Messrs. Talbot, Beasley, Pryor and Lightner, (of the diocese of Pennsylvania ;) the Rev. Messrs. W. L. John- son and Yinton, (of the diocese of New York,) and the Rev. Mr. Thackara, of the diocese of Georgia.) I acknowledge the com- pletion and consecration of this Holv Place, with fervent srati- tude to Almighty God, as the sacred token of His acceptance of my self-devotion, now ten years, to the great work of Christian Education, and of His blessing on the enterprise. The excellent Matron has collected from the pupils of the Hall, and from IN BURLINGTON. 491 tlieir friends, and contributed from the earnings of the house- hold, about one-fourth of the cost of the erection. She is dili- gently pursuing her generous desire, to redeem me from the liability for the remaiinder. The building, as I hope you will take the opportunity to see, is well-nigh perfect in its propriety and convenience ; and does great credit to Mr. Notman, under whose direction it was erected. The beautiful chancel window is the gift of a dear child ; the Bible and Prayer Book are given by a venerable lady, a beloved parishioner of mine, in •other years, in Trinity Church, Boston ; and the Service for the Communion is on its way from England, the present of a lady there, my kind and faithful friend. These offerings of love, from sources so remote and various, blending here, embody and endear, to all oar hearts, the communion of the saints in Christ : distinct, -as billows :; as the ocean, one. The arrangements for the service in the Chapel realize to my mind, the utmost meas- ure of convenience, appropriateness and impressiveness ; and are worthy of careful consideration, in regard to many of our parish Churches. Indeed, I look upon its influence, in disseminating the true idea of sacred architecture, as among the most import- ant results of its so long desired completion. Of its interest and value to the Institution, which it consecrates and crowns, I can- not adequately speak. To give a school the name of Christ, to undertake the work of Christian Education, to be responsible for bringing children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, without a House of Prayer, without a holy place, with- out an altar, to say the least of it, is most unseemly, inconsistent, rash. It is to leave that contingent, which we admit is indis- putable. It is to present that as secondary, which we declare is fundamental. * * The daily service brings the household there together at six, in the morning, and at half past seven in the eveming ; while, at twelve, at noon, whoever will comes to a service, which, though very short, suffices to solemnize the day, and to remind us that it is all the Lord*s. We ask the prayers of all, that on these prayers of ours, a blessing may be sent, to sanctify and crown our work, and make the daughters of St. Mary's Hall the polished corners of the Temple of our God." — Epismpal Address, 1847. 492 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH EVENSONG, IN THE CHAPEL OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS, Twilight dews are falling fast, Upon tlie green and silent shore ; Twilight hours their shadows cast The deeply rolling river o'er ; The zephyr's voice is scarcely heard, Amid the willow's i)ensiTe boughs. The robin's song is silent now, And hushed the boatman's wild carouse. Dimly and red the rolling sun Now sinks beneath the western sky, As, like a king, whose race is run, He lays him down in pomp to die. Upon the river's swelling breast His soft and crimson glory falls, On many a cloud's embattled crest, And on St. Mary's hallowed walls. Hark ! the vesper bell is tolling With a sweet and mournful sound. O'er the woods and waters rolling, With music deep, and voice profound ; " To prayer, to prayer, oh, come, and kneel With joyful hearts, in glad accord ; And learn the language of the skies, Ye gentle handmaids of the Lord." In thronging 'beauty forth they come, Unto the solemn place of prayer : And now the organ's pealing notes Are trembling on the evening air ; A hundred voices, soft and clear, Are floating through the arches high ; A hundred voices, tuned as one. Are ringing upwards to the sky : " God be merciful unto us. And bless us, and show us the light Of His countenance — " Oh, holy strain ! oh, blessed prayer ! That rolls along the solemn aisle ; That floats upon the evening air. And angels bear to heaven the while. Across the waves, across the fields It swells in cadence strong and full. And lingers on the silent leaves, " To us, oh God, be merciful." The sunset's red and golden light Is streaming on the chancel floor. And, through the Chapel's vaulted height, That blessed prayer is heard to pour ; And with the organ's pealing sound Still swells, with cadence sweet and full. In circling surges, round and round, " To us, oh God, be merciful." IN BURLINGTON. 493 The river wind hath caught the sound, And bears it on his pinions strong, And trees with summer glory crowned. The blest and holy strain prolong ; And, floating on the distant air. Is borne, in cadence low and full. The burthen of the evening prayer, " To us, oh God, be merciful." The fisher, on his homeward way. Leans silent on his weary oar. And hears, amid the twilight gray, That sweet and solemn hymn once more ; As, stealing o'er the waters far. In accents wild, and cadence full. It trembles on the summer air, " To us, oh God, be merciful." Z. Burlington, July, 1847. A PARISH SCHOOL FOE GIRLS OPENED. " By the active exertion of some ladies, a Parish School for girls, has been opened. Thirty-three scholars, receive a plain English instruction, are taught to sew, and are catechized weekly. The means for supporting it for one year have been obtained. It is hoped that it will be made permanent ; and one for boys established. " The Eev. Dr. Ver Mehr acts as Curate ; and performs the proper offices of the diaconate with great usefulness and accep- tation." — Parochial Report, 1847. SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE NEW CHURCH. PBOM DEC, 1846 TO JAK., 1848. George W. Doane, Isaac B. Parker, Caroline Watson, C. Lippincott, Susan V. Bradford, Estate of Ann M. Wall, each 11000. Wm. M. Mcllvaine & Sisters, $750. Dr. Charles Ellis, E. J. Shippen, Joseph Askew, Edward N. Perkins, Sarah P. Cleveland, Charles C. Perkins, each $500. James H. Per- kins, $300. Charles W. Kinsman, $275. Henry C, Carey, $250. Dr. N. W. Cole, Sarah C. Eobardet, Edward Harris, Wm. J. Watson, George W. Doane, each $200. Thomas Mil- nor, Elizabeth Lyde, C. F. Lyde, Richard B. Jones, Estate of Walter Wilson, Edward B. Grubb, Capt. F. Engle, D. W. Cox, Sarah P. Cleveland, each $100. Mary Weems, A. G. Ralston, Wm. A. Rogers, Joshua W. Collett, Mrs. J. S. Riddle, T. I. 494 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH WhartoD, Samuel Rogers, Rachel B. Wallace, James W. Bradin, Isaac B. Parker, each $50. Mrs. S. C. Byles, Fanny Martee, Francis Roth, Charles Hand, Caroline Watson, each $25, Sophy, CoP., at Mr. Chauncey\ A Friend, Ditto being pro- ceeds of sale of skein of Pearls, to be accounted for by Mrs, Doane, each $10. Mrs. AViltbank, $5. — Treasurer's Booh. NEARLY THREE HUNDRED CHILDREN IN THE TWO INSTI- TUTIONS. " Burlington College is intended for the training up of Pas- tors. It is designed, also, as a central home, for Missionary Deacons. When, in a few years more, these purposes shall be fulfilled, the diocese will have no want of Clergy, of a proper spirit. There are already there, five priests, and six young men, preparing for the ministry. Ten years, with God to bless us, Avill double, from that source alone, the present number of our Clergy. I ask your prayers, that God may bless the work ;. that he may raise up for it, those who, in furnishing it with the endowment,! which is all it needs, may find how true it is, which He hath said, ' It is more blessed to give than to receive;' that He may continue to the dear children, in both houses, and to them who have the charge of them, abounding measures of His grace, ' that our sons may grow up as the young plants, and our daughters, as the polished corners of the temple.' * * " Nearly three hundred children are gathered now at Burling- ton. They come from, every quarter of the land. They meet, as in a common home. They are knit together in the bonds of mutual love. They will disperse, with false impressions cor- rected, with prejudices removed, with attachments formed, with affections mutually won. The way to the parental heart is shortest, through the child. Sectional differences, will, in this way, be diminished ; local and personal partialities will be re- moved ; the North will be drawn nearer to the South ; the East will be conciliated to the West. In this way, who can tell what t Miss Rachel B. Wallace, late of Burlington, has bequeathed to the College two thousand dollars, for the support of such candidate, or candidates for orders, pursuing, theological studies there,, as the Bishop may designate. IN BURLINGTON. 495- permanence may be imparted to our civil institutions, what> vigor infused into our great national interests, what harmony secured in our vast political relations? Especially, when the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is made the central magnet of attraction ; especially, when the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ is made the fold, for safety and protection." — Episcopal Address, 1848. B. D., IX BURLIIsGTOX. "On Sunday, 29 July, 1849, (eighth after Trinity,) in St. Mary's Church, after morning prayers, by the Rev. Ernest Hawkins, B. D., Secretary of the Venerable Society, in Eng- land, for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, I preached, and confirmed fourteen persons ; seven of whom were pupils of St. Mary's Hall, and seven of Burlington College. * * This was a service of peculiar interest. The parish in Burlington has been closely connected with the Church of England, and deeply indebted to it. The first project, for an American Episcopate, proposed one Bishop, for the Islands, and another, for the Continent: the see of the latter to be at Bur- lington. The scheme was then enlarged : two, for the Islands, and two, for the Continent ; one, at Burlington, and one, at Williamsburgh, Virginia. In 1714, a convenient mansion house and lands, for the Episcopal residence, were purchased, at the cost of £600 sterling, ' situate at Burlington, within the Jersies.' The project was arrested, by the death of Queen Anne. 'The convenient Mansion House' was burnt down. In 1803, the lands were conveyed, by the Venerable Society, to the Cor- poration of St. Mary's Church ; and are now its property. The first minister of Burlington was one of the earliest Mission- aries of the Society, the Rev. Mr. Talbot. The Rev. Secretary of the Society, making a tour, through the country, was my guest, at the time of the Confirmation. It had been appointed, in special reference to the two Christian Schools, which, for so many years, have found a shelter, in the parish, which was the earliest and most favoured nursling of the Society. It was a beautiful providence, that the excellent person, who, for ten 496 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH years has been its executive, and, in that period, has laid the foundation of thirteen colonial bishoprics, should be present, ■with us, as partaker of our humble joy." — Episcopal Address, 1850. GIFT OF A SILVER FLAGOX. A massive flagon, of silver, was bequeathed to the parish, bearing this inscription : A bequest from Mrs. Susan "Wallace of Philadelphia "Widow of John Bradford "Wallace, Esq to SL Mary's Church, Burlington, N. J., A. D. 1849 in memory of the baptism in that parish of three children A. D. 1807, 1810, 1811. A MAERIAGE CERTIFICATE. " In the Name of the Father and of the Sox and of the Hoi.'y Ghost Amen. "THIS IS TO CERTIFY " That on this twenty-fourth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine, in St: Mary's Church in the City of Burlington, New Jersey, in a public congregation. The Rev. Marcus F. Hyde,! ^^^ Anxa M. Morris, J both of Burlington aforesaid, were by me duly united in Holy Matrimony, according to the provision of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. " G W DOANE, [l. s.] § " Bedor of St. Mary's Church." the archdeacon of SPANISH TOWN, IN BURLINGTON. " I shall but make by own feelings the vehicle of yours, my reverend and beloved brethren, when I express the heartfelt t Professor of Ancient Languages in Burlington College. % Anna Margaretta, daughter of Edmund Morris; and great-grand-daughter of Margaret Morris, from whose journal we quoted, on p. 321. § The well-known Episcopal seal of Bishop Doane, with the mitre at the top of the shield, and beneath, the legend " Eight Onwaed." IN BUELINGTON. 497 pleasure, which has been afforded, by the presence, among us, this morning, of the Venerable Archdeacon Smith, of Spanish Town, in the Island of Jamaica. The Eight Reverend the Bishop of that diocese was only prevented, from accepting my invitation, by a previous engagement, to go elsewhere. * * The increasing intercommunion of the mother and the daughter Church, now sisters, the Church of England, and the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the United States of America, is full of comfort, not only, but of the highest promise, for the spread of Apostolic truth, and the increase of Catholic love. May it abound more and more ! " — Episcopal Address, 1850. GIFT OF A PATEX AND CHALICE. On the 25th of December, 1850, the parish was presented with a silver-gilt paten, and chalice, of beautiful design and finish. Around the rim of the paten, in Church text, we read : " He that eateth of this bread shall live forever >i' " On the reverse, "St. Mary's Church, Burlington, N. J., the Thankoffering of a Parishioner X-mas 1860." Around the bowl of the chalice, in letters similar to those on the paten, is this : " ■(• Whoso drinheth my blood hath eternal life." And around the base, "St. Mary's Church, Burlington, N. J., the Thankoffering of a Parishioner, X-fnas, 1850." COLLEGIANS PLANTING TREES. "On All Saints' Day, 1 November, 1851, I was present, and assisting, at Burlington College, at the beginning of a usage ; which I cannot but regard as charitable and pious, and cannot but hope may be perpetual. The Alumni, having determined to plant, each one, a tree, on that day, in the hope, that those who come after them, may follow their example, assembled, at the noon service, in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents ; where (as on all Holy Days) the Holy Communion was administered. We went, thence, in procession, to the College grounds ; where, after, appropriate prayers, the trees were planted. It is a beau- tiful thought, in these young Churchmen, to combine the me- morial of themselves, with the comfort of their successors, and 2i 498 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH the adornment of their Alma Mater. May they, themselves, be, all, as trees, ' the planting of the Lord ! ' " — Episcopal Address, 1852. ^ EEMARKS OJf THE SPECIAL CONVENTION. " Of the Special Convention, which assembled on my call, in St. Mary's Church, Burlinglon, on Wednesday, the 17th day of March, 1852, there is no occasion for me, now, to speak. The Journal is in your hands ; and, with it, a full minute, of the debates, as well as of the proceedings. I must be permitted, here, to say, that the trials, toils, and sufferings of my whole Episcopate were overpaid, by the unfaltering confidence, and unflinching determination to maintain the right, of the Clergy and people, over whom God has made me the overseer. With such a Clergy, and with such a people, I am ready, for whatever is appointed to me ; to live, or die, with them. It is my duty, here, to state, that, the action of the Special Conven- tion notwithstanding, what purports to be an " official summons ' ' to appear in Camden, New Jersey, on the 24th day of June, 1852, and answer to the specifications made in the presentment' ' by ' ' the Bishops of Virginia, Ohio, and Maine, for trial,' signed ' Phil'r Chase, Pres'g B'p,' was served on me, on the 30th day of April. I trust, that I shall have grace from God, not to fail, in what I owe to my brethren, in the Episcopate, and to my successors, in that office, in this extraordinary state of affairs. And, I have perfect confidence, that the Diocese, whose repre- sentatives, at the Special Convention, filled the hearts of Christ- endom, with grateful admiration, will look well to its own rights and responsibilities, in the premises." — Episcopal Address, 1852. PROPOSAL TO EE-ESTABLISH "THE MISSIONARY." " It is proposed to re-establish the Missionary, as a paper devoted generally tb the interests of the Holy Catholic Church ; and as the official organ of the Bishop of New Jersey. Its dis- continuance was felt, by very many Churchmen of the Diocese, to be a great disadvantage; but, it became necessary, from the pecuniary loss which it devolved on the Proprietor. With a view to remedy this evil, a more responsible and efficient method of conducting it has been adopted. IN BURLINGTON. ^99 "The Missionary will be, as before, under the immediate . supervision and control of the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of the Dio- cese. It will be published on the second and fourth Mondays of every month ; beginning as soon as 400 subscribers are ob- tained: and will contain eight pages, small folio. The price of subscription will be $2.00 a year, payable in advance; or $2.50, if collected. The Missionary will be sent free to the Clergy of this Diocese, and to any person sending to the Editor the names of four subscribers. " This Circular, with the accompanying letter of the Bishop, is earnestly commended to the attention and interest of the dlergy, and the Laity, of the Church. " All communications relative to the paper, must be addressed to the Editor and Proprietor. " William Ceoswell Doane, "Burlington, New Jersey. " Riverside, December 7th, 1852." "The undersigned earnestly commends to the patronage of the Diocese, and of Churchmen, everywhere, the enterprise now entered on, in the revival of the Missionary. It will be con- ducted, strictly and constantly, under his control and super- vision ; and will sustain and set forward the principles and institutions, to which his life has been devoted. "G. W. DOANE, " Bishop of New Jersey. "Riverside, 8 December, 1852." REV. WM. CROSW^ELL DOANE ELECTED ASSISTANT. " At a meeting of the Vestry of St. Mary's Church, held April 21st, 1853, the Secretary laid before the Vestry the fol- lowing letter, from the Rev. William Croswell Doane, in reply to his communication to him, of his unanimous election to .the office of Assistant Minister of this Parish, which letter was read and ordered to be recorded upon the minutes : " ' Riverside, April 9, 1853. " ' My dear Mr. Aertsen : ~ " ' Allow me to express through you to the Wardens and Ves- trymen of this parish, my sincere thanks for the confidence with which they have honored me, in calling me to be their Assist- ant Minister. I need hardly say with what deep feeling I 500 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH accept a call, which enables me to relieve my Father of part of the toil, which, for so many years, he has borne alone ; and to serve humbly, and in the fear of God at the altar of my Con- firmation, my first Communion and my Ordination, among those who have so long walked with me in the House of God as friends. " ' With great respect " ' Your faithful friend & servt. in Christ, "'Wm. Ckoswell Doane, "'R. B. Aertsejt, Esq., "'/Sec. of Ves. of St. Mary's Ch.'" DURING- THE ERECTION OP A CHURCH. The following Prayer is used in St. Mary's Church, Burling- ton ; and is permitted to be used in any of the Congregations of the Diocese, under similar circumstances. G. W. DOANE, Bishop of New Jersey. Riverside, 4 July, 1853. THE PRAYER. O, Almighty God, who hast given unto us. Thy servants, grace, to erect au house, for the honour of Thy name, and for the comfort and salvation of the souls, for which. Thy only Son did shed His precious blood, accept the offering, which, in all humility, we bring to Thee, of that, which is Thine own ; and bless Thy servants, and their service. " Prosper, Thou the work of our hands upon us," O God ; " O, prosper Thou our handy-work." Direct their counsels, to whom the work is specially entrusted, that it may be ordered, to Thy greatest glory, and to the greatest good of Thy believing people. Have, in Thy Holy keeping, the building, and whatsoever appertains to it : that our sacred purpose may be brought, the soonest, to the best result. Direct and bless the skill and industry of the Architect, the master-builders, and the workmen. May they be safe from every accident, and secure from every danger. And may all, who are, in any way connected with this temple, made with hands, be built up, through the operation of Thy Holy Spirit, as living stones, acceptable to Thee, through Him, who is the tried and precious corner stone, Thy Son, our only Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. IN BUELINGTON. 601 THE PRESENTMENT DISMISSED. " From the next day, 1 September, 1850, to the 15, inchisive, I was in attendance on the Court of Bishops, assembled, in Cam- den, on the third presentment,! made for substantially the same charges, by the Bishops of Virginia, Ohio, and Maine : all of which had been investigated by a Committee of your Body, after testimony, taken under oath ; and declared to be not sustained by evidence. As the order of the Court, that ' the presentment be dismissed, and the' respondent be discharged, without day,' was unanimous, seventeen Bishops, the whole of the Court, being present, I content myself with the single remark, that the form which its conclusion took, was not of my seeking ; and was recommended to me, as, in the highest degree, desirable, for the peace and unity of the Church. Having laboured, assiduously, for that end, during a ministry,, which overruns the third part of a century, I am thankful to believe that it has still been fur- thered, by the decision of this vexatious controversy." — Episco- pal Address, 1854. THE CHRISTMAS WAITS. On the midnight of Christmas, A. d. 1853, the old English custom was introduced in the parish for " the Waits" — a num- ber of young men — to visit the Episcopal residence, the homes of the Clergy, the Hall and the College, and the houses of promi- nent ,'parishioners, saluting them under their windows, with Christmas carols. SERVICES FOR THE UPPER PART OF THE CITY PROPOSED. "At a meeting of the Vestry of St. Mary's Church held Feb. 6, 1854, the Eector having stated to the Vestry that his partic- ular object in calling them together on this occasion, was to express to them his conviction of the obligation not only, there was resting upon this parish to furnish additional Church Services and instruction to the residents in the upper part of t For this " New Jersey Case '' — too voluminous for insertion in this work — the reader is referred to the " Journals of the Conventions of the Diocese of New Jersey," and to the " Life of Bishop Doane, by his Son," pp. 470-506 ; and, further, to the " Life of Bishop Hopkins, by his Son," pp. 250-267. 502 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH the City who could not be induced to attend at the Parish Church ; but also that the time had fully come when an effort should be made to fulfill said obligation, it was on motion "Resolved, That the wardens be appointed a committee to confer with the Rector upon the most desirable mode of accom- plishing said object, and that they report to a future meeting of "Vestry." A CONSECRATION PATEN. At Easter, 1854, a very large and elegant consecration-paten of silver-gilt was presented, having a medallion, in enamel of red and white, of the King of Glory, with the ensign of sovereignty , in his hand, his head being surrounded with a nimbus in which the cross is conspicuous. Around the rim of the paten is this inscription in Church text : "'^Blessing and honour and glory and ■power he unto Him that silteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. Amen." On the reverse is this : "'^Humbly laid upon the Altar of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, New Jersey, Easter, MDCCCLIV. f " " Laus Deo ! "A record of the Goodness and Mercy of God, as most nota- bly displayed in His protection from destruction, of the beautiful Temple, now being erected to His Honour and Glory by the members of this parish. " On the evening of Thursday the 27th day of April, 1854, during a storm remarkable for its violence, the spire of the new Church, then built up to about three-foui'ths of its designed height, and as yet, entirely unprotected by any human means from such a disaster, was struck by a thunder-bolt so crushing, as to render hopeless any resistance, which the strength of the ' most solid masonry could offer to its violence ; but. Blessed be Our God, who 'hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm' and before whom * the mountains quake and the hills melt,' 'Our Holy and Beautiful House' was not ' burned up,' the Lord 'made a way for the lightning of the thunder,' and the prayers which have been daily offered in His sanctuary for the preservation of IN BURLINGTON. 503 the building and all concerned in its erection, were mercifully- heard and answered. " With the exception of the displacing of a few stones, which one day's labor restored, no injury was done; and this record is now here made, as a memorial of our thanksgiving to God for His most Providential mercy. " ' Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men ! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.' " — Vestry Minutes. SUBSCEIPTIONS FOR A NEW ORGAN. " The undersigned agree to contribute what is underwritten to the purchase of an Organ, for St. Mary's Church, to cost fifteen hundred dollars; and to be approved by the Rector. The payment to be made to Thomas Milnor in three equal parts : 10 May, 10 June, and 10 July. " Robert B. Aertsen, Franklin Gauntt, Elizabeth G. Cole, Rebecca Cole, William J. Watson, Margaret Mcllvaine, Mary Mcllvaine, William Mcllvaine, L. W. Canuell, Henry C. Carey, E. E. Boudinot, Caroline Watson, Mrs. I. B. Parker, Miss Marcia Parker, Miss Virginia Parker — $50 each. T. W. Wall —$30. Jas. Farnum, Thomas Milnor, James W. Wall, Mrs. J. W. Wall, The Misses Shippen, Charles Swann, Mrs. Swann, Mr. Destouet, Mr. Lincoln— $25 each. H. McDowell— $10. John D. Moore, From a Lady — $5 each. Miss Patty Neal, Susan Burr — $1 each." A PARISH SCHOOL FOR BOYS. "The Parish School for boys, under the care of Mr. Samuel B. Seaman, contains thirty-seven boys, who receive a plain English education, with careful religious instruction, weekly catechism and instruction in sacred music. The Parish School for girls, under the care of Miss Anna W. Blackney, numbers eighty children ; whose instruction comprises, plain sewing, in addition to the above. Both Schools are strictly under the supervision 504 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH and coutrol of tlie Clergy of the Parish, and are for the children of its poor. "A class for Scriptural instruction, meeting every week, has been successfully commenced. "The new Parish Church, f will be ready for consecration, in a few weelts, if it please God. " The Rev. Mr. Frost continues to render valuable service in the Parish." — Parochial Beport, 1854. ST. Mary's excels in offerings. " ' St. Mary's Church, Burlington,' writes Bishop Doane in a Pastoral Letter to the diocese, dated St. John Baptist's Day, 1854, ' has contributed more than all the rest of the diocese, to the Offerings of the Church, for the last Conventional year. Moreover, since the establishment of the Offerings of the Church,' as the diocesan mode of Missionary contributions, in 1833, that Parish has contributed twenty-seven thousand three hundred and sixty-one dollars, to various Church uses. * * " The Offerings, on the first Sunday in every month, art for the charities of the Parish. On the other Sun- days in the month, unless for some special purpose, they are for the Missions of the diocese. Whenever a special purpose is deemed proper, notice of it is given, on the Sunday preceding. The contributions, for stated purposes, have never fallen off from a fair average. — For special purposes, they always rise in just proportion to the occasion. The people never think of their prayers going up, before God, without their alms. And, when a Clergyman, once, officiated, here, from abroad, who had not been instructed in this point, and there was no Offertory, they expressed their regret, and complained of feeling lost. There are many parishes, in this diocese, which are able to give more than St. Mary's, Burlington. If every Parish should adopt the plan, the hundreds would be thousands." t At a meeting of the Vestry of Trinity Church, New York, held June 9th, 1853, "An application of the Bt. Eevd. Bishop Doane, for the loan of the machine for raising stone owned by this Church for the purpose of erecting the spire of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, was received, and read, and it was ordered, that the same be loaned to the building of that Cliurch." — Extract from the Minutes. Wm. E. Dunscomb, Clerk of the Vestry. IN BUELINGTON. 505 CONSECRATION OF THE NEW ST. MARY'S CHURCH. " I do not think you will consider me extravagant, when I say, that the next service which I performed, was among the most interesting of my life : if I except the ordination of my two sons, quite the most interesting. I speak of the consecration of the new St. Mary's Church, in Burlington, on Thursd'ay, the 10th of August, 1854. * * In 1845, the attempt was made to obtain such funds, as would warrant the erection of a new Church. The result was so encouraging, that the Corner Stone was laid, on the 17th day of November, 1846 : with the just confidence, that the proceeds of property, belonging to the Parish, would be immediately available, to make up, what was not subscribed, by the parishioners. But, in this reasonable re- liance, the Vestry were disappointed ; and a series of delays, and failures, not controllable by us, deferred, nine years, the complete fulfilment of our hopes. You may judge, with what an eager joy, we met the Psalmist's challenge, 'O come let us worship, and fall down, and kneel, before the Lord our Maker. For He is the Lord our God ; and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. O worship the Lord, in the beauty of holiness.' And, how, 'like them that dream,' M'e felt, when He ' turned our captivity ;' and in the midst of the congregation of His people, we brought Him ' the honour that was due unto His name.' I deeply felt the general interest, in the occasion, which brought together so great a company of Clergy and of Laity, from other Dioceses, as well as from our own. The request for Consecration, f was presented to me by f " We, the Eeotor, Church-wardens, and Vestrymen of St. Mary's Church, in the City of Burlington, County of Burlington, and State of New Jersey, hav- ing, by the good providence of Almighty God, erected in Burlington a house of public worship — the former house erected in 1703, and enlarged, for the fourth time, and consecrated, in 1834, being too small for the parishioners — do hereby appropriate and devote the same to the worship and service of Al- mighty God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, according to the provisions of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of Amer- ica, in its ministry, doctrines, liturgy, rites, and usages, and by a congregation in communion with said Church, and in union with the Convention thereof in the Diocese of New Jersey. "And we do also hereby request the Eight Reverend George "Washington DoANE, D. D., LL. JD., the Bishop of the said Diocese, to tafee the said build- ing under his spiritual jurisdiction, as Bishop aforesaid, and that of his suc- cessors in office, and to consecrate the same by the name of St. Mary's Church, 506 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH the Senior Warden, Thomas Milnor, Esq. ; who, as Treasurer of the Corporation, has rendered services, which could not be paid for, and at a cost of time and care which none but himself, can estimate. It was read by the Eev. Dr. Watson, Rector of Burlington College. The sentence of Consecration was read by the Rev. Mr. Finch, President of the Standing Committee. Morning Prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. Creighton, (of the Diocese of New York,) and the Rev. Dr. Mahan, (of the Dio- cese of Pennsylvania ; now, I am happy to say, of this Diocese,) the Rev. Messrs. Clarkson, and Macurdy reading the Lessons. I preached, and administered the Holy Communion, the Rev. Mr. Germain, Principal of St. Mary's Hall, reading the Epistle. There were also present, the Rev. Messrs. Morehouse, Stewart, Frost, Rowland, E. K. Smith, Weld, C. F. Hoffman, and Foggo ; the Rev. Messrs. Cox, Shackelford, McVickar, Hopkins, and Tracy, (of the Diocese of New York ;) the Rev. Drs. Dorr, and Williams, and the Rev. Messrs. Rogers, Ogilby, Bonner, Beasley, Franklin, Webb, Roberts, and Huntington, (of the Diocese of Pennsylvania ;) the Rev. Messrs. Flagg, Stearns, and Dashiell, (of the Diocese of Maryland,) the Rev. Mr. Allen, (of the Diocese of Massachusetts,) and the Rev. Mr. l3oyd, (of the Diocese of Mississippi.) The single drawback of the occasion, was the absence, from indisposition, of the assistant Minister, the Rev. Professor Doane, whose unwearied labours had brought forward an excellent choir of men and boys, by whom the Psalter was chaunted antiphonally, and the whole music excel- lently sustained ; and in many other ways contributed to the Burlington, and thereby separate it from all unhallowed, worldly, and com- mon uses, and solemnly dedicate it to the holy purposes above mentioned. "And we do, moreover, hereby relinquish all claim to any right of dispos- ing of the said building, or allowing of the use of it in any way inconsistent with the terms and true meaning of this instrument of donation, and with the consecration hereby requested of the Bishop of this Diocese. " In Testimony Whereof, We, the said Eector, Church-wardens, and Vestrymen, have caused this instrument of donation to have attached to it the seal of our Corporation, and our signatures, this seventh day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four. " G. W. Doane, Hector. "Thos. Milnor, Robert B. Aertsen, Wardens. " F. Engle, Elias Howell, John Larzalere, William A. Rogers, Franklin Gauntt, Edw. B. Grubb, Vestrymen." IN BURLINGTON. 507 order and beauty of the service. I shall undertake no description of the building. You have seen it. It speaks, for itself. It is, I believe, the first instance, in this country, of a cruciform Church,, with a central tower and spire; all of which is of stone.f It does honour to the eminent architect, Mr. Richard Upjohn. For solidity and durableness, the building can hardly be surpassed. Its promise of perpetuity is as great as can be predicated, of any work of man. From age to age, it will remain, I trust, a mon- ument of the faith, and a temple for the worship, of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. To have been an hum- ble instrument, in a work so gracious, is among the highest blessings of my life. To worship, while I live, within its walls; and to lie down, at last, within its shadow, are first and chief,, among my prayers. Daily Morning and Evening Prayer, and the weekly administration of the Holy Communion, began, from the Consecration; and, I trust, will never cease. 'Let Thy Priests, O God, be clothed with salvation ; and let Thy saints rejoice in goodness.' " — Episcopal Address, 1855. f The land occupied by this new structure first came into the possession of the Church, through the pious will of Paul Watkinson (see p. 267). The item reads: "I give and bequeath unto Mary Watkinson my Wife, my House and Lot where X now live [corner of Watkinson's alley and Pearl street extending to the river] and my little Orchard, joining the Church Yard, during her nat- ural life, and after her decease my will is that my said House, Lot and Orchard shall go to the use of the Church called St. Annes Church in Bur- lington forever — but my Will and mind is that the House and Lot and Orchard be rented, and the rent thereof be put to interest and that same- money be appropriated towards the building a Steeple to the said Church and then to the use of the said Church towards other Eepaira." The "little orchard" was leased to the corporators of the Burlington Acad- emy — see pp. 332-334 — who erected thereon a building of brick, in which was maintained, for thirty years, an English and Classical School of the highest order. The Principals of this Institution, as nearly as can be learned without records, were William Staughton, John Michael Hanctel, Christian Hanckel^ Jonathan Price, Elias Crane, Cleanthes Felfth. At a meeting of the Building Committee of the new Church, January 4th, 1847, Dr. Ellis reported " that in accordance with the instructions of the Com- mittee he had sold the Academy building for the sura of Four Hundred Dol- lars." In excavating for the foundations of the spire to be laid, Dr. Ellis says : " The workmen went to the depth of from nine to thirteen feet, until they reached enormous boulders — such as are found in the bed of the Dela- ware river." It is to this fact that Bishop Doane alludes in his Episcopal Address of 1848, when he says : "The new St. Mary's Church is sufficiently advanced to show its fine proportions, and majestic outline. Nothing tliat has been done in it, that has not been done for perpetuity. It will stand, while any human structure stands ; a rock, upon ' the Kock.' " 508 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH DIAGRAM OF THE XEW ST. MARY'S CHURCH. a. Altar. b. Credence. c. Chancel Bailing. d. Bishop's Chair. e. Sedilia. /. Bishop's Throne. g.g. Stalls. h. Pulpit, with canopy. i. Steps to pulpit. j. Lectum, c r t c h. Font, with cover. /. Organ, in Korth tran- sept. m. Staircase to South gallery. n. Staircase to West gal- lery. 0. West door. p. South porch. q. Door to Soulli tran- sept. r. Sacristy. s. East window. P 3 X> IN BURLINGTON. 508- ^ DIOCESIS NEO-C^SARIENSIS. MEDITATIONES — ANNO POST DEDICATIONEM ECCLESIjE SANCT^ MAEIiE TAROCHIALIS, IN OPPIDO BURLINGTON, X. DIE AUGUSTI, A. D. M DCCCLV. OMNIBUS FIDELIBUS EX ANIMO GRATO — OBLAT.E. Rogate, qu£e ad pacem sunt Jerusa- 1 e m : e t a- bundantia diligentibus te. Fiat pax in virtu te tua : et abundautia in turribus tuis. Propter fratres meos, et proximos meos loquebor pacem de te : Propter domum Domini Dei nostri quserani bona tibi. Gloria Patri, et Filio : et Spiritui Sancto : Si- cut 'erat in principio, et nunc, et sem- per: et in sascula see- c u 1 o r u m . AMEN. 510 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IN MEMOEIAM DEDICATIONIS ECCLESIiE SANCT.T; MAEIJ3 I'AROCHIALIS, IN OPPIDO BURLINGTON, ET DIOCESI NEO-CiESAEIEXSI ; X DIE AUGUSTI, A. D. M DCCC LIT. Sursum Corda ! Celebrantes Fratres in Sacrario ! Trino grates Deo dantes Hilari cum gaudio. Bis sex menses evaserunt, Quo, voce antipliona, Sacerdotes intraverunt Hujus templi limina. Domini, quidqnid in terris Et in coelis Domini ! Testis hnjus stat hsec turris Cui vix astra termini. Inter Fratres Fide claros Architectns prodeat ! Formans lapides tarn raros, Ut figura placeat. Sancta Crux in fundamento — Eobur aedincii. Crux sublimis in ascendo Ardet apex capiti ! Tuta Stant — stant et ooncinna Intra et extra moenia. Fulmina non et procella Laedunt Castra ccelica. Aestus pariter ac frigus jSTonnisi corroborant, Apte quod exstruxit manus Architect!, et collaudant. Et nunc iterura adeste In choro Fidelium : Salvatore Jestj Teste, Ferte novnm Canticum ! Ecce parvulos infantes, Fontem cingunt mysticum : Aquis— per Fidem— lavantes Omne cordis nocuum ! IN BURLINGTON. 511 Sic renati in lavacro Christi scholam adeunt. Semen bonum tenent agro ; Postmodo fruc'tus ferunt. Bene docti in prjeceptis Jesu Evangelii, Ad aram divis sub armis Stant Christi discipuli. Sacranientum renovantes In lavacro conditum, Manu Apostoli portantes Donum septenarium. Opas Stat corona cinctum ! Eesonat TRISAGION ! A Sexcentis, Sacro Sanctum Eeplens eif aluviov. A. Frost, Presb'r. MRS. SUSAN V. BRADFORD. " Mrs. Bradford f removed, from Philadelphia, to Burliugtou, with her aged and venerable father, in 1805. He died, in 1821, in the eighty-second year of his age. She was long a communi- cant of St. Mary's Church, Burlington ; where she was con- firmed, by Bishop Doane, in 1834. She died, on St. Andrew's Day, 30 November, 1854 ; far advanced in her ninetieth year. t " Susan Vergereau, eldest daughter of the Honorable Elias Boudinot, was born, at Elizabethtown, New Jersey, December 21, (St. Thomas' Day,) 1764. He was President of the Congress of the United States, in 1783 ; and, in that capacity, signed the Treaty of Peace, with Great Britain. Her mother was Hannah, daughter of John Stockton, Esq., of Princeton, New Jersey ; and sister of Richard Stockton, one of the Signers of the Declaration of American Independence. The great-grandfather of her father, was a Huguenot, by the name of Oudinot ; who left France, for England, on the revocation of the Edict of Nantes : and took the name of Boudinot, under letters patent, from the Crown, in 1686. He, afterwards, came to America. His confidence, in the restitution of his family, to their native land, was so great, that, by his last will, he regularly devised his estates, there, as if still in possession of them ; though, they had, long before, been confiscated, and sold, She was of sufficient age, to feel, and to remember, the trials, and incidents, of the struggle for independence ; and, with her distinguished father, shared the fortunes of her country. An occurrence of her childhood, is characteristic of her spirit, while it illustrates her patriotism. Passing the evening, at Gov- ernor Franklin's, in Burlington, soon after the seizure of the tea, in Boston har- bour, a cup of tea was offered to her ; which she declined. When it was so pressed, that farther refusal would have been rude, she took it ; touched it to her lips, without swallowing a drop of it ; and, crossing the room, emptied it, from the window. She was nine years old. The family, on one occasion, were surprised by a party of the British ; and robbed. After remonstrating with the officer, in command, she told him, that her aunt, who was with them, had asked protection. "Not, by your advice, I presume;" said the ofiicer. "That it never was, I can tell you ;" was her prompt reply. The girl was mother of the woman." — Bishop Doane. 512 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Born, on one Saint's Day, and dying, on another, she was saintly, in all her life ; and waits, with Saints, the coming of her Lord. She was buried, in the Church-yard of St. Mary's, Burlington, on the second day of December ; in the midst of relatives, and friends, and neighbors, who loved, and honoured, and lamented, her." — Bishop Doane. "plucking out the eight eye." "On Saturday, 15 September, I was brought to know what that means, of which we read in the Holy Scripture, about cut- ting off the right hand, and plucking out the right eye. It was my dreadful duty to pronounce Sentence of Deposition, from the Ministry, on my eldest son, and first-born child ; whom I had admitted to the Diaconate, with such sacred joy, not seven months beforcf The record is as follows : ' To all, everywhere, who are in communion with the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apos- tolic Church : Be it known, that George Hobart Doane, M. D., Deacon of this Diocese, having declared to me, in writing, his renunciation of the ministry, which he received, at my hands, from the Lord Jesus Christ, and his design not to officiate, in future, in any of the offices thereof, intending to submit himself to the schismatical Roman intrusion, is deposed from the Min- istry ; and I hereby pronounce and declare him deposed, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Given at Riverside, this fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord, 1855, and in the twenty-third year of my Consecration. "'G. W. Doane, D. D., LL. D., " ' Bishop of New Jersey. " ' In the presence of "'M. Mahan, D. D., Presbyter; " ' M. F. Hyde, A. M., Presbyter.' f "On the 4 March, 1855, (Ember Sunday in Lent,) at the stated ordina- tion, in St. Mary's Church, Burlington, I admitted Bobert F. Chase, Tutor in Burlington College, and George JHobart Doane, A. M., M. D., Instructor in Chemistry, in Burlington College and St. Mary's Hall, to the Holy Order of Deacons; and the Key. Franklin Babbitt, Deacon, Assistant Minister of Christ Church, Elizabethtown, to the Holy Order of Priests. * * The Eev. Dr. Doane is Assistant to the Eector of Grace Church, Newark. In his admission, I have given, of my own flesh, the second Deacon, to the Church ; and, in the two brothers, all I have. God be thanked, for the permission to devote them, to His service." — Episcopal Address, 1855. IN BUELINGTON. 513 " This sentence was not executed, until the provisions of the Canon, ' ' where the party has acted unavisedly and hastily,' which is pre-eminently the present case, had been offered, urged and refused. It only remains, for me, humbly to ask the prayers of the faithful, in Christ Jesus, that ray erring child may be brought back, to the way of Truth and Peace; and, for myself, that I may have grace, to bear and do the holy will of God. "G. W. DOANE." " Not because I have anything to gain, nor, because I have anything more to lose — the heart-wound of this loss must go with me, into the grave ; and bring me sooner, there — but, sim- ply, because the truth alone is always true, I shall briefly recite the leading circumstances of what, I deem, a case, peculiar, and by itself. God will, I trust, sustain me, for His Church's sake, in an anatomy, more agonizing, than the dissection of my own heart strings. My darling child was, from his birth, impulsive and impetuous, beyond any one, whom I have ever known. He is of a candid, generous, and noble nature. And, through the heavenly grace, vouchsafed to him, his impulses were never toward vice. He was carefully taught and trained, as a child of the Church : and brought up in its atmosphere. I challenge contradiction, when I assert, that there is not a house, on earth, that can be less imbued with sympathy with Rome, than that, in which he lived, for five and twenty years. And, for myself, of all the falsehoods, which have ever been imagined, and alleged, a tendency towards Rome is the one, which, my deepest impressions, and clearest conclusions, not only, but the very in- stincts of my nature, make impossible. It was in the air, which my poor child had always breathed, that Winslow, when, at Cambridge, he was almost lost, found health and strength ; and was restored to duty and to truth. If he had a special admira- tion, it was for Bishop Kobart; whose name he bears. And the churchmen, of his sympathy, were such as Dr. Ogilby, and Dr. Croswell, and Dr. Mahan. From his childhood, he inclined to Surgery. And, when his education, at Burlington, was com- pleted, became a student, at Jefferson College, in Philadelphia; 2k 514 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH and the private pupil of that distinguished Snrgeou, Dr. Miitter. He was confirmed early ; and had long been a devout communi- cant. When he had completed his first course of Medical lectures, he asked me, to use his own expression, if I ' thought him good enough,' to permit him to change his profession ; and study for the Ministry. I told him, that I had no doubt, as to his religious character ; and that the wish gratified me. But, that I feared, it was a hasty impression ; more promoted, than he was aware of, by the hardness and disagreeableness of the first year's pursuits and occupations ; and suggestive of an insta- bility, which, in minor matters, was characteristic of him; and, in one so grave, would involve the most serious risk. I re- minded him, that he was young; that he was pursuing the pro- fession of his choice ; that it would qualify him for greater and more extensive usefulness, in any other line of life, which he might adopt ; and, that he should, by all means, now that he had begun, go through with it. And I promised him, that, if, when his Medical education was complete, he was still of the same mind, I would entertain the proposition. He did not re- vive the conversation. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine, in Philadelphia. He went abroad, for nearly a year and a half; much of which he spent, in the hospitals, at Paris and Vienna ; and he came back, as I believe, well qualified and well furnished, for that department of his profession, which he had chosen, as his speciality, diseases of the eye. At the first convenient opportunity, he renewed his former proposal; said that he had great searchings of heart, on the subject, while abroad ; spoke of the urgent want of clergymen, and especially of such as were not entirely dependent on their ministrations, for the means of support : and said, again, that, if I thought him fit for it, his heart's desire was to become a candidate for holy orders. I admitted the obligation of my promise, to enter- tain the subject : but, again, reminded him that his nature was unstable ; that the change yvad a very serious one ; that the step once taken was irrevocable : and said, I must take time to con- sider it. I kept him off, for several months : until I saw that he would not enter on the medical profession ; that his whole IN BUELINGTON. 515 time was occupied in theological reading; and, that he felt hurt at, what, he thought, was, a distrust, in me, of his religious prin- ciples. After most thoughtful consideration, on my own part, and consultation, with those, who knew him best, and were best ■qualified to judge, I consented to his desire: and he became a candidate for holy orders. I never saw one more delighted with his studies, or more in earnest. • He was, literally, ' totus in illis' As a Sunday School Teacher, and as a District Visi- tor, he was foremost, in every good work ; and, while, yet, he was a layman, was doing, as far as might be, the service of a Deacon. In his recitations, to the several instructors, in the- ology, he was, always, satisfactory ; and, in the homiletic exer- cises, before me, eminently so. His examination was all that could be desired, flis whole life had been passed, under the shadow of the Altar. He seemed to have found his place, at its foot. It was the happiest day of my life, when I knelt, before it ; and could say, to Him, Whose sacrifice it commemorates, ' behold I, and the children, which Thou hast given me.' After remaining, a few weeks, with me, perfectly happy in the exer- cise of his Diaconate, as he had opportunity ; and, especially, in serving me, on my "Visitation, he went to Newark, at the earn- est and repeated desire of the Rector of Grace Church, enforced by the wish of some of the best and dearest friends, that man has ever had, to be the Deacon of that jiarish. He went to work, as his way always was, with all his might. He was especially devoted to children, to the young, to the poor, to the sick, to the aflicted. He found his way to the hearts, as well as to the hearths. And he was forecasting — before the time, no doubt, and with a natural inability to wait — the largest plans, for every form and aspect of the Church's work. It seemed to be a great success : and, in three years, I am very sure, it would have been. On Friday, 30 July, he came, with his Eector's consent, for a short week. He is a loving child ; and dearly loved his home, and every thing about it. He never was more loving. He never was so happy. He never was so devoted to every interest of the house, of the parish, of the schools, of the diocese, of the whole Church, And, at the same time, he never was so tender, 516 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH to every one, and about every thing. In that week, the inteli- gence came, that one whom he had pitied, and been interested in, had gone to Rome. He spoke of it^ in the severest terms ; and, that, to those of his own age and standing. There was nothing special, in this. He had been brought up, so. I may say, that he was born, so. In Rome, when he was there, he saw nothing to attract him. He would not see Bishop Ives, whom he had known, as only not a brother to his father. He was tempted by no courtesies, on the part of Mr. Manning, who had been his father's special friend. When Bishop Hopkins' able work, ' the End of Controversy Controverted,' came out, he read it, with the utmost avidity, again and again ; and insisted on my thanking him for it. He left home, on the following Saturday, 4 August, with great reluctance. He parted from me, at six, in the evening, with my kiss and blessing. He could not have reached Newark, before 9 o'clock. And, before he slept, he had gone to the intruding representative of the Bishop of Rome ; and had taken his counsel, as to any further ministra- tion in the communion of his father. He wrote, on Monday, to his brother, that he had doubted, as to the authority of his ministry ; and had asked advice, of one, who calls himself the Bishop of Newark. t I sent for him, at once. And he came to me, on Tuesday night, a Papal petrification : his fine feelings all frozen up, and his beautiful features hardened into marble ; so that two, who had known him, from his childhood, said, on Sunday, before one word was known of what had taken place, the night before, that his countenance was stone. To love, to duty, to devotedness, he continued inaccessible. And, he is, now, at Rome, his natural feelings, I am glad to say, restored, a Student, in a College, which has been founded, there, for Eng- lish perverts. If I am asked to explain this strange and in- stantaneous transmutation, I must do it, in his own words ; and leave it, to whoever will, to frame the theory. To one, he said, that, ' it flashed across his mind, in the train, after he had left me, that his ministry might not ,be valid.' To another, that he 'felt something snap, in his head.' To me, that he left the f James Eoosevelt Bayley, D. D. IN BURLINGTON. 517 house of his Hector, to whom he gave no word or sign of inti- mation of his doubts, ' in a state of perfect frenzy,' and went to that of Bishop Bayley ; in doing which, instead of coming to me, he, afterwards, admitted, that he did wrong. But, he is the child of many tears and many prayers ; and there is still hope, that he may come ' to himself.' That it may be so, I humbly ask your fervent supplications." — Episcopal 'Address, 1856. GIFT FROM THE EEV. ADOLPPI FROST. The 2d Vol. of Biblia Sacra, in the choir stalls of St. Mary's Church, has, on its first leaf, as follows,: " This IP Volume of the Old Testament in the Hebrew and Latin languages is to remain in the stalls for the reverential perusal of any Brother in the Holy Ministry of Christ, by the free and good will of "Burlington, "Adolph Frost jf *' St. Mary's Sacristy ; "Priest in the " May 3" A" D' 1856. "Church of God." MtrSIO "WITH THE DAILY PRAYERS. "Daily morning and evening prayers, with the full music; the children of both Schools attending, as they do also the Sunday services. The Holy Eucharist on every Lord's day and every Holy day. A night service, with a sermon and congregational practicing on the eve of every Saint's day, and every Thursday evening. Public catechising, after evening prayer, on the first Sunday in each month ; and after morning prayer on the Saints' f In his Episcopal Address for 1865, Bp. Odenlieimer says : " In our own Diocese * * we mourn * * the learned yet child-lilce Adolph Frost, who loved this Diocese none the less though he sojourned in ihis father land, in the fair City of Heilbronn, on the banks of the Necker. * * " The earlier students of Burlington College will never forget itheir leader — full of learned lore and priestly zeal ; and the little children will (wait in vain for the appearance of the quaint and apostolic looking man who ki his morning walks towards the House of Prayer, courted their recognition :a:nd accounted their mere salutation or caress as a real benediction on his .daily work. God's blessing rest on the memory of Frost, and may we through Jesus, merit a share in his lot, who loved so fervently the name and Cross .of Christ, and illustrated in his daily life of innocence the Master's saying : •' Except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of God.'" 518 HISTORY OF^THE CHURCH days and every Wednesday and Friday. The Parish SchooL^ do admirable work for Christ and the Church. Miss Anna "W. Blackney has charge of the girls, and Mrs. Forgus of the boys. The schools are open to all ; and gather in, the children of the poor. They are taught the catechism and the Church's system, of religious training, sacred vocal music, and a plain Englisb education. One of the older girls assists, in th6 care of the- girls' school, faithfully and usefully. The District Visitors f fPLAN FOE DISTE.ICT VISITING. "The persons in charge of the various districts will consider themselves- responsible to God, through the ministers of the Parish, for the poor persons- living in their district, and requiring assistance : their rule of action to be St. Paul's ; tending, though not to the exclusion of others, to the preference of Church families — ' Do good unto all men, especially unto such as are of the household of faith.' "The frequency of visits (under a sense of their responsiblity) can be best regulated by the Visitors themselves ; from their general experience and their- acquaintance with the peculiar necessities of the families to be relieved. "All new oases should be reported to the Clergy as soon and as minutely as possible ; and a general report of all cases relieved, stating the manner and' the amount of relief, should be made in writing, on every second Saturday,, from 3 to 4 o'clock p. M., at the Vestry room of the Old Cliurch. "The Visitors will obtain from the Assistant Minister the names of certain families, to whom they may send persons, in their district, for broken meat, clothes, &c. ; and a card, signed by the Visitor, stating their most urgent, wants, should in all cases be sent by them. "Cases of spiritual want must be carefully, and at once, inquired into; and. reported without delay, to one of the Clergy, to be dealt with, by them. " Money must be rarely and sparingly given ; and all donations should first be given to one of the Clergy, to insure their equal distribution. " The amount of other things, varying of course with the number and needii of different families, may be graduated from the following amounts, for a family of six : — J cord of wood or J ton of coal, not oftener than three times during the five mouths ; 6 lbs. of flour, 4 of Indian meal, J lb. of tea (or 1 lb. of coffee) and 1 lb. of brown sugar, with now and then 3 lbs. of pork or a peck of potatoes, and in cases of sickness, 1 lb. of rice or 1 lb. of crackers. The groceries may be got for the upper part of the town from the store of Mr. Wm. A. Bogers, and for the lower part of the town from Mr. Alex. A. Larzelere ; coal and wood from Thomas Milnor, Esq. ; and medicines from Mr. F. Brother. The accounts should stand in the name of the Assistant Minister,, and the printed order should be always used. "districts and visitors. " I. Delaware St. from AVood to St. Mary's. Mrs. Hyde. "II. Pearl St. from the Sluice to Stacy. Miss Watson. "III. Pearl St. from Stacy to the Kiver ; and St. Mary's from Pearl to Broad. Misses Aertsen. " IV. Union St. from Main to St. Mary's. Miss Heiskell. " V. Broad St. from Talbot to Stacy.. Misses Boudinot. "VI. Federal St. from Main to York. Mrs. Cleveland and Miss Foote.. " VII. Federal St. from York, and- Taylorsville. Geo. H. Doane. " VIII. Wood St. with the Alleys and Temperance Bow. Miss Doane. " IX. Broad St. from Stacy to the- Creek ; and Greene St. Miss Cole. IN BURLINGTON. 519 have been full of their works of mercy, through the winter ; and have a supervision of the girl's school, particularly in the instruction in sewing. The Bible class is under the charge of the Rector's Assistant. The music of the Church is admirable. The introduction of the ancient plain song makes it really con- gregational worship; and the choir have made beautiful the service of song in God's house, with anthems and services, exquisitely rendered. Mr. Alfred Shapter is still the organist; and the choristers, nine men, three women, and seven boys, sing, for God's glory, and for love's sake. Mr. Frost's faithful assistance is still most acceptable in the Parish." — Paroahial Report, 1856. OPEXING OP ST. BAENABAS' CHAPEL. ' " On Sunday evening, 30, (Advent Sunday, and St. Andrew's Day,) 1856, I opened St. Barnabas' Free Mission Chapel, in Burlington, with appropriate services. * * This movement, undertaken, by my son, after long consideration and deep reflection, has my consent, approbation, and blessing. It is a work, loudly called for. For years, I have looked to a Missionary Station, in the Eastern portion of the City, as due to its increasing population, not only ; but to the peculiar circum- stances of the locality. It would have been begun, two years ago ; if a suitable place for the services could have been had. That is supplied, for the present, by the vacancy of the Public School House, on the corner of the Church property ; a new one having been erected. The. Rev. William Croswell Doane having ceased to be my Assistant, in St. Mary's Church, has been appointed Priest of the Mission. The building has been purchased, and fitted up, for religious services : and, so far as its "X. York St. from the Eiver to Broad St. Mrs. Dr. Ganntt. "Xr. York St. from Broad to Fed- eral, and Clarkson St. from York to St. Mary's. Miss Parks. "XII. York St. from Federal to Belmont, Belmont and Pudding Lane. Miss Blackney. " Xlir. Stacy St. from Pearl to Bel- mont; and Earl's Court. Misses Swann. " XrV. Main St. from Broad ; and Wrightsville. Mrs. Haven. " XV. Dillwyn St. and Underhill's Bow. Miss Mitchell & Miss Wistar." 520 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH capacity extends, is very well adapted to that use.f There are four services there, every Sunday ; and the , evening service, every day. Nothing is spared, that much experience and, unre- served devotion can contribute, to a favorable result ; and with God, to bless it, that is certain. Its sole reliance for support, is on voluntary OflPerings. The building, on the night of opening, was crowded to excess. The services were of deep and solemn interest. And the pleasure expressed by the people, to whose immediate neighbourhood, the ministrations of the Church had, thus, been brought, could not be misunderstood. "J — Episcopal Address, 1857. THE LA.ST DAYS OF BISHOP DOAXE. "During the winter," writes the Rev. William Croswell Doane, of his father, " we had noticed now and then, a weariness of walk and look. But he was never fresher-hearted, never fuller of vigour of mind, never freer in the luxuriance of grace- ful thought. His cable speech, and ' cable song;' his Washing- ton oration, his last address at St. Mary's Hall, are among his greatest works. He spoke oftener,. of being tired, and went earlier to bed. But no thought or fear of what it meant, ever crossed our hearts. He had conquered so many times ; his strength of soul and body were so superhuman ; his necessity to us, to all his work, to all God's work, was so great, that no one ever thought, he could die. And in such an atmosphere, of f "The congregation has largely outgrown the Chapel, and the commence- ment of a new Chapel is needed and intended, at once. Alterations since last year have added about twenty-two sittings. But the congregation numbers 300, and the Chapel seats 220. A girls' school has been added, and the two schools are most faithfully and successfully taught. Only six children of the Mission, are in the public schools. The music is congregational, hearty and devotional, led by a choir of boys and girls, under the training of Mr. George S. Lewis, whose devotion and ability, are given without salary, for the glory of God. Abnnt $175.00, was obtained outside the jSIission, for the alter- tions spoken of. There is no Sunday School connected with the Mission. The children of the Parish Schools are taught by their own Teachers, on Sunday; and the few other children, by the Priest. All are catechised openly, every Lord's Day." — Parochial Report, 1857. t"On Saturday, 27 November, 1858, the Bishop dedicated the School Chapel of St. Barnabas' Free Mission, in Burlington. The' request for dedica- tion was read by the Kev. William Croswell Doane, Priest of the Mission, and the sentence of dedication by the Eev. Edward M. Pecke." — Bishop Doane' s Journal: IN BUELINGTON. 521 sacred sorrow, of unusual pleasure, of serene refreshment, of gathering, growing peace, the winter passed away, through what he called 'the old and new year's isthmus,' till the spring brought his visitation duties, again. Closely and constantly confined with the examinations at the two Schools, he wrote his address to the graduates, on the morning of the day it was de- livered. ' I had not one idea,' he told me afterwards, ' till I went out and saw your bees, this morning.' And after all the weariness of that day, he set off so early the next morning, to his month of work, that our parting kiss and blessing, were over night. The visitation, entered on, as all his notices ran ' if it please God,' covered thirty-two parishes, and was to be made in twenty-one days. He visited fifteen. During the last week of incessant storm, he was in the most exposed parts of the Diocese, near the seashore, and travelling only in carriages. His last day's work, included Shrewsbury, Middletown, and Red Bank, And in Trinity Church, Red Bank, on the evening of the fifth Sunday in Lent, (Passion Sunday) April 16th, he officiated for the last time, preaching his last sermon from those great words, ' The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life' through Jesus Christ, our Lord ;' with these last solemn words, that close it, ' Thou, who didst die for us and rise again, bid us to die to sin, help us to rise to, righteousness ; that bearing here Thy cross, we may hereafter share Thy Crown.' We had not looked for him at home, until Wednesday. But news of the death, at Mt. Holly, of his old and beloved friend, the Senior Presbyter of the Diocese, Dr. Morehouse, hastened him back. He had made a day, among his last at home, to go to him, with sympathy and cheer, and the Church's words of comfort. And when his death was announced, he came at once, to be there for the burial. When I first saw him, in the garden with a bunch of flowers, he seemed weary, and stiff, and lame. And at din- ner, everything was an effort, and he was subdued, and quiet, and worn. He went at once to bed. Still he counted on going to Mt. Holly, the next day, and told me how to arrange his plans. We thought but little of it. Exposure and fatigue seemed fully to account for it; and after one day's just such ill- 522 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH ness, a month before, he had left home for a visitation, at sunrise, the next morning. But in the morning, he could not leave his bed ; for the painfulness and helplessness of the rheu- matism. Still he would have me go, and lying there, forgot his suffering, to writef a line of sympathy, by me, to those, who wept over their father's coffin. Until Thursday night, he was almost, just the same. We saw no alarm. He thought the most of it, but said very little. Indeed, until the very last, our only cause of alarm seemed his unwillingness to put off, his long- ing for rest, and God's gracious purpose of giving it to him. On Thursday night, he was more ill : and when I came in from Evening Prayer, told me he ' was very sick,' and begged me tO' pray with him. Again he was better, giving various directions, postponing, most reluctantly, and only one by one, his appoint- ments ; but subduing, by silence or by contradiction, our hope- ful and confident assurance that he was less ill than he thought, and already somewhat better. But on Wednesday, for the first time we were alarmed, and from that he grew gradually worse. On Maundy Thursday morning, his thoughts wandered to his visitation, but came-back to us when we spoke ; and that night,, the end began. Towards midnight, his mind was more thor- oughly, and for a longer time, unhinged. And all through Good Friday, our hearts were darkened by the veil that hid us from his mind. He was communing with God, and his own soul. Step by step, in his 'sublime delirium,' with burning words of eloquence, he talked to his Parishioners, of their duty in obeying the Church, of the need of more frequent and better attended services ; and of the duty to support the services in all their details. His speech was clear and forcible, and full of strength, all set to his loving tones of earnest, anxious pleading, and in perfect unison with the teaching of his life. As the night waned, he was in his Convention, with all the majesty and power of his eloquence, stirring them, to a maintenance of the great Catholic principles of the Church, against the insidious approaches of the enemy, on grounds of compromise and popular favour. And through that long and bitter day of the Passion, t "It was his last note; a type of his life-long love and sympathy." w. C. r. IN BURLINGTON. 523 utterly uncontrolled by reason, and yet so perfectly himself, he was on his visitation, and wanting to get home. But when ex- hausting struggles stretched his weakness on the bed, he was with his class in Theology, dividing those blessed texts, of unity, and God's love, and Jesu's prayers and promises, in the last chapters- of St. John's Gospel, often with a directness and force of argu- ment that sanity could not have improved. That delirium was- a most amazing thing. It was God's own witness to the single- mindedness, the absorption in duty, the devotion to holy works,, of his long life. There was no reason to control, there was no- thought of approbation, there was no room for any motive what- soever ; but the burning, glowing, glorious, God-like thoughts,, that had been born, and grown, and lived ever, in his brain, let loose, with no directing hand, pOured out a torrent of earnest,, kindling eloquence, and his soul uttered itself, before God. In it, all concealments of policy, or propriety, or hesitation were- removed : and his soul, and heart, and mind lay open, and there was nothing there, but love of God, devotion the Church,, anxiety for souls, f Delirium ensued ; a noble, generous delir- ium, in which the mind was not so much unhinged, as unveiled ; in which the great pastoral heart, that had throbbed so long for the Diocese of New Jersey, and the Parish of St. Mary's, for St. Mary's Hall, and for Burlington College, poured itself out, without measure and without restraint : in which the Christian warrior fought his battles over again, in appeals, in remonstran- ces, in prayers, in words of burning eloquence and sententious pith. It looked as if reason had resigned the chair for a season, merely that it might be seen how noble and well ordered those faculties were, over which it ordinarily presided.' There could not be higher testimony to the power of his mind, the unselfish- ness of his heart, the purity of his soul. And with the blessed Easter Even, rest came to him; the calm, still, quiet, child-like- sleep that brought on Easter day, such dreams of hope to all our hearts. J As the night drew on he said to his most faithful,. t The Eev. Dr. Malian. X His visitation appointment, for Easter Eve, was at St. Barnabas' Chapel» Burlington, w. c. D. 524 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH ■loving servant, ' This is Easter-Eve, I should have been at St. Barnabas, to-night.' And so the Easter light grew brighter, hopefully to the watchers, peacefully for him. But he was not a sharer in our hope. From the beginning, God seemed to have revealed to him the promise of rest. And he lay down content, thankful, as though he would not break the peace that gathered ■on his soul, by any effort to be well. Our selfish entreaties were in vain. ' I cannot create a will,' he said to his physician, only not his son in all love and devoted tenderness, ' if I had one, I would use it, but I cannot create a will.' "When one of his physicians asked him what was his prevailing feeling, he said 'stillness.' ' You mean a sense of wretchedness,' the doctor said. But my father corrected him most earnestly, ' no, not wretched- ness, doctor, but just stillness.' He was waiting so, to see the salvation of God. No pain wrung any murmur from his lips. His gentle ' thank you ' which eyes and lips both said, followed each dose of medicine. ' God be praised for that,' he said, when we gave him iced water. And so with a halo of patient joy, that went out from him, through his sick room, he waited and waited for the end. On Easter Tuesday night, (April 26,) the last change came but it did not touch his mind. He was self-pos- sessed and undisturbed. And when at 4 o'clock on Wednesday morning, I waked him for his medicine, and saw the change, and asked him if he would receive the Blessed Communion, he said, in his old, life-long, quiet, gentle, loving way, ' Yes, darling boy, it had better be at once.' And so we gathered round his bed. It was Croswell's Communion Service. There was the triumph of the Easter Preface, with the Angel's Hymn. His eye on mine, his low voice taking all its part, his deep look of love, as he took the sacred elements from his f child's hand; his faltering voice, in the benediction of peace, which he pronounced himself, giving to us in part, what fully, God so soon should give to him ; his calm self-possession, confidence without presumption, quiet- f And when my days are numbered all, And all my labours done, Jly death-bed, with the Church's prayers, Console and cheer, my son. G. ■«•. D. to w. c. D., 1844. IN BURLINGTOK 525. ness without insensibility, and then, one by one, to the many of his beloved, that were near at hand, the kiss, and word of love and blessing : these are the memories of that morning, fadeless- while life lasts. And then he was alone, with the nearest and dearest of his own name, and his own doctor, and his faithful servant.f There were such wise and anxious words about the- work, he loved so, and was leaving; such messages of love to- his heart's darling that was away ; such utterances of love for- those who were near him ; such divine faith ; such perfect human love ; such a precious blessing for us all. As each ap- proached, one by one, he left off the silent communion of his con- templation; and all love's memories came fresh before him ; 'My dear sweet Archdeacon, J are you here, too ; God bless you ' to- one, his tried and true friend, who always bore that name; and to his darling grand-childj ' My little pleasant angel, God bless- you.' Hour by hour, the day passed on ; that o\jr love longed to lengthen into years. 'How long is it?' he said so often,, and ' now I must go home,' and then would come more word's- of love, of gratitude to the faithful and devoted skill that tried,, and would have died, to save his life ; ' God bless you, dearest Doctor, you have done all that man's skill and devotion could dp.' And then his soul went back to catch the ever nearing glimpse of rest and peace. Twice more, he turned from it, to-^ us, for words of faith and love. ' I die in the Faith of the Son of God, and in the confidence of His One Catholic and Apostolic- Church. I have no merits ; no man has, but my trust is in the mercy of Jesus.' And from the clear, calm utterance of these Nicean words, his voice lowered', and his hands were lifted, 'Unto God's gracious mercy and protection, I commit you. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace both now and for t " ' Michael,' who was a part of Kiverside, has a warm place in the hearts of all my father's friends ; in life, the most faithful servant, with no interest, but his master's; in sickness, and death, the untiring, devoted nurse; the loving, dearly-loved friend." w. c. D. JThe Eev. Frederick Ogjlby, D. D., whom he was accustomed to call hisi "Archdeacon." 526 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH evermore.' And as he gave us peace, God gave it fully to bim. There was only quiet after this ; the pressure of the hand, the eye that took in each of us, in turn, into its depth of love, his grateful acceptance, and his earnest Amen, to the prayer for his departing soul. And at ten minutes before one, God let his ser- vant depart in peace." — Life and Writings of Bishop Doane, Vol. I,p-p. 514-518. PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS OP THE WARDENS AND VESTRY- MEN OF ST. MARY's church. "Forasmuch as it bath pleased Almighty God, in His wise providence, to take out of this world the soul of our deceased Bishop and Rector, the Rt. Rev. George W. Doane, D. D., LL. D. ; and whereas, his life was devoted to the service of his Divine Master, and his labors were incessant while he lived; and whereas, he was the instructor of the uninformed ; the pro- tector and friend of the humble and destitute ; the comforter of the desolate ; the adviser of the weak and erring ; and minister and father for all : we, the Wardens and "Vestrymen of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, New Jersey, who have so often and so recently met him at this council-board, who, having been in intimate daily intercourse with him for a long series of years, and knowing him best, lament him most, and who now so poign- 'antly realize his absence on this mournful occasion ; for our- selves, and for those we represent, deem it proper to manifest some expression, however feeble and inadequate, of our profound sor ro w — Therefore , " 1. Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to His will, who, for some good cause, has seen fit ' to visit us with trouble, and to bring distress upon us,' we desire to record these expressions of our profound respect and love for our late Rt. Rev. Father and Rector. "2. Resolved, Thatduring the periodof the twenty-seven years of his Episcopate, and the twenty-six of his Rectorship of this Church, he faithfully discharged with the greatest acceptance, all his duties as Bishop of this DioceSe, and as Rector of this Church, and his numerous other duties, which he undertook with cheerfulness, and which few other men could have borne. " 3. Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with his afflicted family, who, by the dispensation of Divine Providence, have been deprived of a most loving father, husband, and brother. IN BURLINGTON. 527 " 4. Resolved, That as an expi-ession of our regard for his memory, the Church shall be draped in mourning. " 5. Resolved, That we will attend the funeral (subject to the concurrence of the Diocesan Standing Committee,) in the badges of mourning. " 6. Resolved, That we recommend every member of the con- gregation of St. Mary's Church to wear crape on the left arm, ■during the procession and ceremonies of the day of burial. " 7. Resolved, That this preamble and resolutions be signed by the Curate of the Parish, and Wardens, and Vestrymen, and published in 'The Churchman,' ' Banner of the Cross,' 'Epis- copal Recorder,' ' Church Journal,' and ' The New Jersey Dol- lar Newspaper ; ' and also, that a copy be made, and sent by the Clerk of the Vestry, to the afflicted family of our late beloved Bishop and Rector. "Charles F. HoFFJiAjf, " Curate. "Thomas Milnor, Wm. A. Rogers, Wardens. "J. B. Jones, Franklin Gauntt, M. D., Charles S. Gauntt, Samuel Rogers, Elias Howell, J. Howard Pugh, M. D., Hamilton McDowell, Wm. J. Watson, Vestrymen." April 28, 1859. FUNERAL OF THE LATE BISHOP BOANE. " The funeral of the lamented Bishop Doane, took place on Saturday, at half-past one o'clock, p. M., from his late residence. Riverside, Burlington, N. J., in the presence of some three thousand persons of all classes. " The houses in Wood street, and other portions of the town, which were in the vicinity of St. Mary's Church, and the Bishop's residence, were all closed, the doors, window shutters, &c., being hung with crape. " The train from Jersey City bore a number of Clergymen and other distinguished gentlemen from New York, Troy, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, &c., and arrived at Burling- ton at a quarter past twelve, when the clergy and others at once proceeded to Riverside. On arriving at St. Mary's Hall, a large crowd of persons appeared assembled on the steps and in the building. The present is vacation in this establishment ; nevertheless, more than one hundred ladies, belonging to * the 528 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH family/ came from their homes — ^many of them several miles distant to attend the funeral. " The body of the deceased was laid ouit in the hall of his resi- dence, clothed in full Episcopal canonicals, with a black woodem cross, about a foot in length, on his breast.. His countenance wore an expression of calm serenity, indicative of a happy de- parture. The coffin was of the kind denominated a ' wedge'' coffin, broad at the top, and gradually narrowing towards the foot. It was lined and covered with Episcopal mourning ; on the lid was a large raised cross, with three steps beneath, and on the end, (not on the lid,) was a silver plate, bearing the follow- ing inscription i The Eight Eeverend George Washington Doane, D. D., LL. D., Bishop of New Jersey. Born 27 May, 1799. Died 27 April,, 1859; " There was also an outer coffin, of cedar, which was plaeed in the grave to receive the other ;. on the lid of this, was a brass, plate bearing a similar inscription. " There were present at the funeral more than one hundred clergy in surplices, of whom the following were among the principal ; The Rt. Rev. the Provisional Bishop [Horaiio Potterlof New York. The Rt. Rev. the Bishop [John Henry Hopkins], of Vermont. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Southgate. Rev. Dr. Berrlan, N. Y. Rev. Dr. Mahan, N. Y. Rev. Dr. Ogilby, N. Y. Rev. Dr. Johnson, N. Y. Rev. Dr. Van Kleeck, N. Y. Rev. Dr. Morgan, N. Y. Rev. Dr. Tucker, Troy, N. Y. Rev. J. H. Hopkins, Jr., N. Y. Rev. JohD J. Elmendorf, N. V. Rev. Isaac H. Tuttle, N. y. Rev. W. G. Farrlngton, N. Y. Rev. V. B> iice, Hoboken, N. J. Kev. Chas. Arey, Jersey City. • Rev. J. S. Saunders, Newark, N. J. Rev. C. F. Hoffman, N. J. Rev. E. A. Hoffman, N. J. Rev. Clarkson Dunn, N. J. Rev. J. N. Stansbury, Newark, N. j; Rev. Jas. A. Williams, Orange, N. J. Rev. Dr. C. Williams, Philadelphia. Rev. E. K. Smith, N. J. Rev. Dr. Odenheimer, Philadelphia. Rev. H. Finch, Shrewsbury, N. J. Rev. H. H. Reid, N. J. Rev. N. Pettit, N. J. Rev. Ittr. Sterling, N. J. Rev. Dr. Ducachet, Philadelphia. Rev. S. M. Hasklns, WlUlameburgh, N. Y. Rev. E. W. Syle, China. Rev. J. F. Garrison, M. D., Camden, N. J.. Rev. E. B. Chase, Belvldere, N. J. Rev. Robert Q. Chase, N. J. Rev. William Rudder, Illinois. Rev. S. W. Hallowell, N. J. Rev. James Thompson, N. J. Rev. Dr. Rose, Newark, N. J. Rev, Dr. Clay, Philadelphia, Rev. J. W. Shackelford, N. J. Eev. F. D. Canfield, Boonton, N. J. Rev. Dr. Van Pelt, Philadelphia. Rev. Marcus F. Hyde, N. J.. Rev. Edward M. Pecke, N. J. IN BURLINGTON. 529 " There were also present, the Governor of New Jersey, with several Judges, Senators, &c. ; also, President King, of Colum- bia College, N. Y. ; Cyrus Curtiss, Esq., and delegates from the vestry of Trinity Church, N. Y, ; delegates from St. Paul's Vestry, Hoboken ; delegates from Troy, and various other cities and towns in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. "At one o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Ogilby, entered the room where the clergy were robing, and announced that carriages were ready for those appointed to officiate. The three Bishops, with the Rev. Dr. Berrian, accordingly proceeded to the Church in advance. " At half-past one o'clock, the procession left the house in the following order : Sexton, with mace draped in black crape. Undertaker and Assistants. ' Eev. C. F. Hoffman, Curate of St. Mary's Church. Clerical Deputies of General Con- Clerical Members of Standing Com- vention : ~ mittee : Eev. Dr. Mahan, Eev. Mr. Finch, Eev. Mr. Dunn, Eev. Mr. Williams, Eev. Mr. Goodwin, 1^ Eev. Dr. Stubbs, Eev. David Brown. m Eev. E. A. Hoffman. in Lay Members of Standing Com- o Lay Deputies of General Conven- mittee: ^ tion: Judge Carpenter, Hon. Mr. Miller, Judge Ogden, Dr. Thompson, J. C. Garthwaite, Mr. Milnor, Dr. Babbitt. Mr. W. A. Eogers. [Tbe body was borne on tbe shoulders of sli men.] Eev. George Hobart Doane with his aunt. Eev. William Croswell Doane, and wife. Other members of the family. Clergy of the Diocese, two and two. Clergy of other Dioceses, two and two. The Governor of New Jersey. The Trustees of Burlington College. Charles King, Esq., LL. D., President of Co- lumbia College. Vestry of St. Mary's Church. Vestries of other churches. Acting Eector and Professors of Burlington College, in surplices and Oxford caps. Teachers. Theological Students. 2l 530 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Alumni. Students of Burlington College. Treasurer of the Diocese. Curator of the Institutions. Eev. Elvin K. Smith, Principal and Head of the Family of St. Mary's Hall, in surplice. Family of St. Mary's Hall, two and two, con- sisting of between eighty and one hun- dred young ladies, in deep mourning, many of whom were in tears. Parishioners. Other Friends. Citizens generally. " The coffin was covered with a purple pall, having a large white cross in the centre. On the top was laid the pastoral staff, covered with crape, and resting upon a garland of japonicas and violets. "The procession extended a mile or thereabouts, and crowds of people witnessed it. At the windows of the various houses by which the procession passed, ladies appeared with mourning badges, and it was observed that in almost every instance there was weeping. Indeed, the day appeared to be one of mourning, r.eal and heartfelt, not the ' solemn mockery of woe.' "When the procession arrived at the Church, the coffin was met at the door by Bishops Hopkins, Southgate, and Potter, and Rev. Dr. Berrian, and proceeded up the nave in the same order, the Rev. Dr. Berrian reading the sublime sentences in the Bur- ial Service, the organ playing a solemn dirge. " Arrived at the chancel, the coffin was placed with the feet next the Altar, which was covered with purple, and over which was the following inscription in white letters on a purple ground : ' Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord ; for they rest from their labors.' " The Bishop's throne was entirely covered with purple and festooned with crape, as were also the pulpit, the organ, the gallery, the gas burners, and other portions of the Church. IN BURLINGTON. 531 "The Bishops stood at the head of the coffin, the clergy stationed themselves on either side, and they and the whole congregation knelt and continued for some moments in silent prayer, the organ still performing the dirge. The choir sang the anthems, after which the lesson was read by the Right Rev. Bishop Southgate. " The procession then moved to the grave, where the family were surrounded by the clergy. The Bishop of Vermont took his position on an elevation at the head of the grave, the Pro- visional Bishop of New York, Bishop Southgate, and Rev. Dr. Berrian standing below him. "'Man that is born of a woman,' and the Committal, were read by Bishop Hopkins, while the earth was thrown in by the lev. C. F. Hoffman. " The choir then sung : " ' I heard a voice from Heaven,' &c. " The concluding prayers were said by Bishop Potter, after which the members of the family, the clergy, and other friends, passed, and took a last look at the coffin, and after all had departed, the workmen employed covered up the grave, and all that was mortal of the good Bishop of New Jersey, was hidden from view, there to remain until the last trump shall call all those who, like him, depart in the faith of Christ." — New York Express, May 2d, 1859. MEETING OF THE CLERGY. " After the obsequies a meeting of the clergy was held in the old Church, when, on motion of the Rev. E. A. Hoffman, the Rev. Clarkson Dunn, of Elizabethtown, senior presbyter of the diocese, was called to the chair, and the Rev. Wm, Herbert Norris, of Woodbury, appointed Secretary. " The Rev. Alfred Stubbs, D. D., of New Brunswick, said they were called together for the purpose of drafting a series of resolutions, expressive of the esteem in which their beloved Bishop had been held, and of their love for his memory. It could not be necessary for him to say one word of the character of his venerable Father among those who had loved him so long 532 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH and so well. He had not the power to do so; and if he haJ^ he had not the heart. Bishop Doane had stamped his memory in the hearts of those among whom and in the age in which he- lived. 'His works do follow him.' He was gone to his incor- ruptible inheritance, to receive that crown of glory which fadeth not away, and never should his name cease to shine on the ram- parts of their Zion. He (the speaker) knew that they would all respond to the wish that, whatever the infirmities of his- (deceased's) nature, when that great day of account should come, and a voice should be heard at the mercy-seat, saying, ' Call the laborers and give them their hire,' they might have but a tithe- of the offerings he gave, the sufferings he endured, and the labors he performed in the Church of God, to produce as their work. He would now move that a committee of five, viz. : Rev' Dr. Mahan, David Brown, Dr. Garrison, Mr. Merritt, Mr. Pettit, be appointed to draft resolutions expressing the great love and esteem in which they held the memory of the late Bishop Doane. " The motion was carried unanimously, after which it was resolved, on motion of Rev. E. A. Hoffman, that the clergy of the diocese wear black crape on the left arm, for thirty days, as- a token of respect to the memory of the late Bishop." — Ibid. RESOLUTIONS OF THE CLERGY IN ATTENDANCE. "Whereas, It hath pleased Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, to take unto Himself, after an illness brief and painful, but full of spiritual comfort, our beloved and honored Bishop, in the ripeness of his strength, and in the midst of his noble,, wise, and self-sacrificing labors : "Resolved, That deeply sensible of the loss sustained by our- selves, by the Diocese of New Jersey, and by the Church at large, we bow submissively to the Wisdom that has directed, and the Goodness that has tempered this chastening stroke: "That we heartily thank God, the Giver of all good, for the distinguished virtues and rare graces, manifested in the long,, laborious, and divinely prospered Ministry of His servant ; for his singular magnanimity, charity, faith, patience, hope ; for his unwearied tenderness as a Pastor, deeply sympathizing with all classes, ages, and conditions of the Flock, his extraordinary power as a Preacher of Christ Crucified, his varied skill as at IN BURLINGTON. 533 dhurch Teacher, rightly dividing the "Word of Truth, his soundness, judgment, and ripe learning as a Scholar and Theo- logian, his diligence and commanding ability as a Counsellor .and Ruler, his loving and punctilious fidelity as a Priest in the services of the Sanctuary, his wise and able advocacy of the cause of Christian Ecfucation, his high character and wide influ- ence in all the relations of domestic, civil, and social, as well as ecclesiastical life; " That we adore God's goodness for all the blessed circum- stances of peace, joy, serenity, and of reasonable, religious, and holy hope, and for all the gracious influences of the Holy Spirit, -that brightened the last moments, and cheered the departure of -our beloved deceased Bishop ; "That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the family of the •deceased, in this, their sore affliction and bereavement ; "That we implore, the Divine Grace, that this visitation may be sanctified to the chastening of all hearts, to the promotion of peace, charity, and good will among us, to the increase of 'faith, to renewed diligence, humility, steadfastness, and devo- tion, in the service of our sole, supreme, living, and ever-present Jlead, Jesus Christ, our Lord." EESOLUTIOIfS OF THE ALUMNI OF BURLINGTON COLLEGE. A meeting of the Alumni of Burlington College was held in the College Library, on Saturday, the 30th ult., immediately after the funeral of the Bishop of New Jersey. George M. Miller, Esq., was called to the chair, and Rev. Hobart Chetwood was chosen Secretary. On motion of C. Willing Littell, the following resolutions rwere unanimously adopted : Resolved, That as no words of ours can express the emotion ■occasioned by this visitation of our Heavenly Father, who, in His wisdom, has seen fit to visit us with trouble, and to bring •distress upon us, we, the Alumni of Burlington College, endea- -vor by our action to give expression to our grief, for the loss of Jiim, who, by the brilliancy" and cultivation of his intellect, the extent of his learning, the refinement of his taste, the variety of -his accomplishments, the purity, strength, and dignity of his character, and the warmth and geniality of his heart, beautifully adorned every relation of life, and united in himself those ties which bound us so strongly to him, as founder of our College, -our honored President, our revered Bishop, and our long and .much loved friend. 534 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Resolved, That a Committee, consisting of the Chairman and Secretary of this meeting, with one member of each class, h& constituted, with authority, to receive contributions, and to adopt measures necessary to the erection of a monument appropriate- to the memory of Bishop Doane. Resolved, That the present and former students of the College,, the graduates, with the present and former pupils of St. Mary's Hall, are hereby invited to unite with us in the erection of this memorial. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted by the Secretary to the family of the Bishop, and to the Board of Trustees, with the request ihat they be entered upon the records of the College ; and that the proceedings of this meeting be pub- lished in the principal ecclesiastical and secular newspapers of' New York, Newark, and Philadelphia. In accordance with the second resolution, the following gentlemen were appointed members of the committee, and empowered to receive contributions for the erection of the- monument : George M. Miller, New York ; Rev. Hobart Chetwood, Elizabeth, N. J. ; Rev. William T. Johnston, Balti- more; C. Willing Littell, Philadelphia; Henry O. Claggett, Leesburg, Va. ; George S. Lewis, Burlington, N. J.; James O. Watson, Portsmouth, N. H. ; Henry W. Nelson, Boston ; Jere- miah C. Garthwaite, Jr., Newark, N. J. ; William B. Griffin,. New Orleans. THE DAY AFTER THE BURIAL. "The day following the funeral," says the Rev. Dr. Mahan, " being the iirst of May, and the octave of the Easter-Feast — was a beautiful and fit sequel to so solemn an occasion. There was the same glorious sunshine, the same fragrance and bloom pervading the leafy atmosphere of the good old city of Burling- ton, the same ringing song of birds, the same sparkling of the crisp waves of the Delaware, the same vernal jubilee, in short,^ which had thrown such a halo of g'ladness round the otherwise sad proceedings of the day before. "All day long the Bishop's grave was visited by a succession of silent and tearful groups. All that glorious May-day it lay under the soft sunshine, a mound of fresh and fragrant flowers,, ■which loving hands continued to heap upon it from morning to- night. In St, Mar^-'s and St. Barnabas', the sermons of course- IN BUELINGTON. 535 breathed of the occasion, and the Holy Communion shed its healing unction upon the grief of the great family of mourners. He who has ever participated in this most comfortable sacra- ment by the death bed of some dear friend, the idol of a stricken family, has witnessed on a small scale, what was on this 'mem- orable Lord's day, exhibited at large among the Church people of Burlington." THE FIRST SERMON IN ST. MARY's AFTER THE FUNERAL. "The selection of" the Rev. Frederick Ogilby, D. D., Assis- tant Minister of Trinity Church, N. Y., as "the Preacher at the service which first followed Bishop Doane's funeral, in St. Mary's Church, was a loving recognition of his previous rela- tions to the departed Bishop, and this sorrowing Parish. This sermon was wholly prepared after the trying scenes of Saturday. " The author would never have attempted such a hurried preparation, had it been designed at this time to oifer a proper tribute to the Bishop's memory. The Preacher only attempted, as a former minister in St. Mary's Church, to speak words of comfort to an afflicted people. This discourse was, therefore, a simple outpouring of the heart's true feeling, from one who well might weep with them that wept. "It was published in compliance with the request of the Vestry." The text was from the First Lesson : " When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee : when thou walhest through the fire thou shall not be burned ; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." — Isaiah, xliii : 2. After a solemn introduction the preacher said : "My brethren and dear friends, it is hardly needful for me, impressed with the solemnities of that recent death scene, to assure you there is no affectation of unfelt humility in the declaration, that nothing but a trust in Him whose strength is made perfect in weakness, could nerve my soul to venture upon the office I attempt this day. My sorrow is not less than yours, my grief not less heavy to bear; we all have but one Comforter. My heart at once re- 536 HISTOEY OF THE CflURCH sponded to the suggestion of the kind and loving friends, who thought that this place had peculiar claims upon my presence this day. I refer not merely to years of dear and holy love, such as binds together the hearts of father and of son ; a love which only grew with passing years, and whose intensity beamed upon me with eternal light from dying eyes, on Wednesday last. Beside all this, it was my privilege once to share with your shepherd, now in the eternal fold of Christ, the pastoral care of this flock. Life, with all its sad experience; death, with its blight and its ruin, have not effaced the memory of that associa- tion. How mysterious are the orderings of Providence ! I come this day to take my old place among you, while he, who seemed as the giant of the forest, illustrates the sad truth, 'as for man, his days are as grass, as a flower of the field so he flourisheth ; for the wind passeth over it and it is gone, and the place thereof shall know it no more ! ' But my office of com- forter permits me not to dwell upon thoughts of death. Last Sunday the light of Easter beamed brightly upon all the graves of earth. To-day that Easter light is falling cheerily upon a new made grave. And though in that sepulchre are entombed the remains of one, who filled so large a place in all our hearts, yet even with death so present, with its awful shadow so dark around us, Easter light breaks through the gloom and speaks to us of life and immortality. My office, then, is to speak to you, from whose eyes death has just wrung such bitter tears of dis- tress, of life — of a life not ended, but continued — of a life which God gave for your blessing, and which still endures upon earth in its results and in its effect, though the soul hath passed from the sorrows of this world to the joys of Paradise. " With the most earnest desire, in this temple of truth, to give expression to no thought in which there shall be the slightest approach to exaggeration, and with the calmest and most care- ful consideration, I say deliberately, that no single human life, of the present day, within my knowledge or observation, has had in it more, botli of action and of suffering, compressed iu the narrow compass of three score years, than the life of the noble Bishop and Pastor who has now rested from his labors. IN BUHLINGTON. 537 He lived among you, under your close and continual observa- tion ; you have seen, you have known, what his life has been. " My own personal knowledge of him reaches beyond a quar- ter of a century; nearly half of his mortal life. Then a youth in college at New Brunswick, I saw him on his first visitation of his Diocese. I saw him, in the freshness of his manly beauty, ' ruddy, and of a fair countenance,' as David when he first went forth the champion of Israel. You saw him yesterday, as he was laid in the calm repose of a holy death, with the frosts and farrows of premature age upon him. Could six and twenty years of life have wrought all that change, if in those years was not compressed a whole life of action and of suffering ? " Consider first the action of his life — which was literally, 'always abounding in the work of the Lord.' You cannot fol- low the course of that action. Few mortal steps could keep pace with it. You may look at it, in its results. In this too hasty discourse, prepared after all the excitement of yesterdav, one of the most trying days of my life, I will not attempt to trace even the results of this unwearied activity, as they are im- pressed upon the general interests of the Church in this land. How large a space would be occupied in setting forth the effe^ct of this untiring energy, as witnessed in the House of Bishops, the Board of Missions, the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, and the S. S. Union and Church Book Society — in- deed, in all the general Institutions of the Church. Bishop Doane had a truly Catholic heart, and while he never forgot his own Diocese, he remembered that he was not only Bishop of New Jersey, but also of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. For years there was hardly one important committee, in any general Institution of the Church, of which he was not a leading member. In the Missionary operations of the Church beyond his own Diocese, he always evinced the most lively interest, and his large heart embraced with an active sympathy the Foreign as well as the Domestic field. Notwithstanding all this, his most active and untiring energy expended itself upon his own Diocese. Every parish, from the smallest to the great- est, had his sleepless vigilance ; and the least sign of trouble or 538 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH of difficulty attracted his notice and his presence. His duties in his parish and the two institutions here, made his visitations hurried, but what life and effect he gave them, and how his presence stirred up the life of others ! The results of his Dio- cesan labors are witnessed in the great increase of parishes in strength and numbers, in the lists of clergy, communicants, and candidates for Holy Orders and for confirmation, since his Epis- copate. I well remember what this Diocese, and not a few of its Parishes, were in the year 1832. The memories of those before me, which reach back as far as that time, can estimate, with arithmetical precision, the results of Bishop Doane's ener- getic action. " But in speaking to you, my old and dear friends of St. Mary's Church, I would rather dwell upon the results which your own eyes have witnessed, within the immediate circle of your own observation. The memorial tablet, in St. Paul's Cathedral, to commemorate its great Architect, bears the appro- priate inscription — ^ Si monumentum quceris, eircumspiee' — if you seek a monument, look around ! How many things in Burlington might bear this inscription to the memory of Bishop Doane ! How truly might it here be said of his life of action in this place — Si monumentum quceris, oireuinspiee. It needs no monumental marble to tell you, Parishioners of St. Mary's and citizens of Burlington, what he has done. Some of you, as well as I, remember the Church, in this place, to which he was called as Rector. Look around upon this noble edifice, and its offspring, St. Barnabas — the monuments of Pastoral energy! If these are not enough, look at St. Mary's Hall and Burling- ton College, the monuments at once of his action and his suffer- ing. His own hands, almost unaided, reared these noble monu- ments, and their very stones were wet and stained with his sweat and his life blood. That these might prove a blessing to the Church, he ventured all that life holds dear ; and, but for the brave heart, strong in its consciousness of right, with which he battled in a just cause, he and they would have fallen before misguided foes. But, blessed be God, his life was spared to place these monuments of his action and his sufferin-g upon an IN BURLINGTON. 539 enduring basis, and to leave them to perpetuate his life in theirs. Though in him they have lost their best friend, his death can- not destroy the work of his life. What comfort do we find in those exulting words, with which he began his last published address to the Graduating Class at St. Mary's Hall. " ' This is the one and twentieth birthday of St. Mary's HalL It seems to me, impossible. But the other day, as I sat, at work, in my study, in that old Academy, which stood, where St. Mary's Church, now stands, it was proposed to me, to buy the property built, as a school, for Friendsj to be a girls' school of the Church. But the other day, I set my hand to a pamphlet, entitled ' Female Education, on Christian Principles ; ' the first announcement of my plan. But the other day, on a beautiful May morning, these doors were opened, to a little band of timid girls, who are now abroad upon the land : its mothers, and its grandmothers ; God bless them ! And, now, scarce a city, or a town, or a village, or a hamlet, in which St. Mary's Hall is not ' a household word.' While, each successive year, the living stream of women has flowed out ; to beautify, and fertilize, the land. For these exceeding blessings of His Providence and Grace, God's holy name be praised ! That He may still continue them ; and, that St. Mary's Hall, through generation after gen- eration, while the world shall stand, may be a name, still, and a praise, let us devoutly ask Him, through the merits of His Son, our only Saviour Jesus Christ.' " To that prayer whose heart will not respond, Amen f " We ask no prouder monument of thy life of action and suffering, beloved Bishop and friend ! In this alone, thy life endures. Esto perpetua ! " I have not spoken to you of your Bishop and Rector, as a Preacher. It were needless. The very stones of this Temple are steeped in his eloquence. Its echoes will linger forever in these hallowed courts, and will, I trust, never pass from your hearts. * * " Nor need I speak to you of him as a Pastor. The footprints of his merciful offices are worn too deep, in all the paths of human sorrow and suffering among you, to be ever effaced. MO HISTORY OF THE CHURCH " I have not attempted to set before you his full length por- trait, as a Bishop or as a man. What he was, in his high office ^nd in his noble manhood, you know full well. Mighty, as a Bishop, through God's eternal power, to strengthen what was weak, to awaken what was asleep, to quicken what was dead ! Grreat as a man — great in mind and intellect, but greater far in heart and soul, conquering not merely by the might of reason, but winning souls by the mightier influence of love !" * * THE DAY AFTER THE BURIAL. "The Service at St. Mary's Church, where the Rev. Dr. Ogilby, ti former assistant in the Parish, preached a special sermon, was in keeping with that of Saturday. This noble Church, a fitting monument of the departed Bishop's life-work, seemed filled with a mourning congregation. This was especially noticed at the administration of the Holy Communion, to which nearly all the Communicants came robed in black, and some of them unable to restrain the outburst of their overwhelming grief. The same deep feeling was manifest at the Church of St. Barnabas, where the Rev. Dr. Mahan preached a sermon commemorative of the Bishop's life and labors. ***** "The unanimity of feeling, and the intensity of sorrow mani- fested, not only by his own Diocese and Parishioners, but by •the citizens of Burlington generally, afforded the most satisfac- tory testimony of his life and character. Those among whom the most trying part of his life was passed, who had seen his -daily walk and conversation, were surely the ones to estimate aright his true worth. A man's nearest neighbors are generally his severest judges. And with the verdict rendered by Bur- lington on Saturday last, before us, we would be little affected by any opposing judgment. We admire manliness and truth. And we were especially pleased to hear of the noble part taken by the Rev. Dr. Van Rensselaer, a distinguished Presbyterian minister. At one time he and Bishop Doaue were engaged in controversy, but the instincts of the real Christian gentleman prevailed over all less worthy considerations. Lately, we have understood, these two former opponents were more drawn to- IN BURLINGTON. 541 gether, and we learn that Dr. Van Rensselaer has declared thatr his esteem grew npon his nearer intimacy. He showed the most delicate and tender attentions to Bishop Doane during his illness, and, on his death, addressed one of the most comforting letters to the afflicted family, and on Sunday afternoon preached a most impressive and touching sermon on the Bishop's death, bearing the strongest testimony to his worth and character, to the Presbyterian congregation at Burlington." — The Churchman^ DR. VAX REKSSELAEE'S DISCOURSE. The title of this discourse, which was subsequently printed,, is, " A funeral sermon on the occasion of the death of Bishop Doane, preached in the Presbyterian Church, Burlington, N. J.,, on May 1st, 1859, by Cortlandt Van Rensselaer, D. D., a min- ister of the Presbyterian Church." It is prefaced with the fol- lowing note : " Providence often summons a person to the performance of duties, which would otherwise more naturally have devolved upon others. Living in Burlington by the side of Bishop Doane, I felt called upon to notice his death. My own stand- point varies from that of some others. I shall have no personal controversy with any who differ from me. God is the Judge of all. c. V. E." The text is, " Let us fall now into the hand of the Lord ; for his mercies are great ; but let me not fall into the hand of man." —2 Sam. xxiv : 14. Having noticed some of the things suggested by the spirit of the text, it proceeds thus : " The qualities that gave to Bishop Doane his great influence, and enabled him to accomplish so much service, seem to me to- be summed ud under thn-e classes : intellectual vigour, an in- domitable will, and strong personal attractions. "1. God gave the Bishop a fine mind. He was a man of mark in intellectual operations. His mind was clear and vivid, of varied resources, and highly cultivated. His perceptions were quipk. He possessed ihevisfervida ingenii. Not so much the logician as the rhetorician, he yet never lacked argument to- 542 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH attain his ends. His rich talents were moulded by common sense, and by an enlarged knowledge of human nature. In an emergency, his intellect soared highest. In fact, one of Bishop Doane's peculiarities of greatness consisted in always equalling the occasion. He saw what was to be done, and could do it, and did it. He was adroit, when it was necessary to be adroit. The lawyers said that he could have beaten them all, if educated a lawyer ; and military officers affirmed that he would have made a grand general in war. Far-seeing, clear, quick, bold, always the centre of the campaign, his mind, especially in emer- gencies, moved in flashes whilst his right arm thundered in action. The fertility of his resources testified to superior endow- ments. His was the activity of spirit. His restless mind found no time for repose ; and he was ready for every kind of service proper for him to perform. His mind was highly cultivated. He was at home in English literature. The adornments of the scholar graced his learning, and varied knowledge mingled with his theological attainments. All who came in contact with Bishop Doane, felt the power of his intellect. Nor were his opponents unwilling to acknowledge his commanding mental gifts. " 2. Bishop Doane had a ivonderjul strength of will. He was a man of firm purpose ; resolute to be, to do, and to suffer. He could not be second where he had a right to be at all, nor sub- ordinate in anything where a share of work fell to his hands. It was a privilege for him to be beforehand. His will was in- domitable. The Church, as the State, needs these men of strong will. Every community needs them. Men of weak will have their place ; and generally they go through life with fewer ene- mies, and are blessed with the gentler virtues. But men of will are the men of mark, the men of deeds. "It was this will-power that gave to Bishop Doane his energy. Energy does not necessarily belong to high intellect. It is not a mental gift or operation. It belongs to the heart. Its spring is in the affections, or ' active powers,' according to the philoso- phers. Bishop Doane's energy was a fire never out. It is said that, at the central depot at Bordentown, a reserve engine is IN BURLINGTON. 543 always kept with fuel ignited, ready for the emergencies of the road. An ever-ready locomotive in energetic activity was this Bishop ; with large driving wheels, and to each wheel a panting cylinder. His will was of a higher power than steam ; it gene- rated energy in the soul. "His self-denial was associated with his will. What he de- termined to do, he omitted no means to bring to pass. The end must meet the beginning ; and by God's grace success must crown the plan. . In labours he was abundant. No wind, no rain, no cold, could keep him from his appointments. He has been known to cross the Delaware when the brave heart of the ferryman dissuaded from the peril. He could submit to all privations in the discharge of duty. He could sleep anywhere ; in his chair, at his writing-table, in the car, or steamboat, or wagon. And after working for twenty hours, the sleep of the other four could well be taken without choice of place. His will outworked his frame, in urging to laborious self-denial of every kind for the Church's sake. " It was strength of will that gave the Bishop his perse- verance. Many a man would have quailed where he was fresh to go forward. Like the workman at the anvil, he would wield the hammer all day, could the last stroke but perfect the work. He withstood with persevering defiance an opposition which would have overborne almost any other man. He clung fast to Burlington College, when many advised him to surrender it ; and whatever may be the ultimate fate of that institution, it could not die whilst the Bishop lived. His perseverance had its ramifications of care and of industry in every part of the diocese. "His will was a strong element in the Bishop's success as a disciplinarian. Burlington College and St. Mary's Hall were under the most rigid government. The two institutions, so near each other, required watchful supervision, and all the appli- ances of the wisest discipline. Bishop Doane was unremitting in the fidelity of his oversight. His rules were rigid, minute, and wise ; and they were efficiently administered. The peremp- toriness of authority was blended with parental affection ; and 5i4 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH in all the outgoings of his love, the young men and maidens knew that a large will encircled a large heart. " 3. Remarhable social traits contributed to Bishop Doane's extensive influence. He was a man of amiable disposition and of warm feelings. His courtesy gained him friends everywhere. Generous to the poor ; kind to all : abounding with pleasant conversation ; genial and free ; accessible at all times ; he was the life of the social circle ; and it is no wonder that his personal endearments won hosts of attachments. At the same time, it must be admitted that many people did not like him, partly from prejudices, partly from his personal complacency, and partly fr6m causes already alluded to. | But it cannot be denied that Bishop Doane was eminently blessed with faithful and de- voted friends, in his congregation, in his^diocese, and throughout; his whole church. " Let it be noticed, to his honor, that vindidiveness was not ai part of his social character. He keenly felt the disparaging esti- mate of others, but rarely did others detect any resentment, lie- would meet his adversaries with the usual courtesies of life, at home or abroad ; and many have been ' the coals of fire' which his condescension has placed upon their heads. " One of the most winning traits of Bishop Doane's character was his love of children. He gained their hearts. He was the the little ones' friend. What prettier sight than to see the grandfather, hand in hand with his fair, curly grandchild, prat- tling together through the streets ? The Bishop loved little- children, and all the little children loved the Bishop. " Bishop, Doane was happily outliving the opposition that had formerly existed against him. One of his greatest misfor- tunes was in the number of flatterers that surrounded him — not flatterers always by intention, but rendering their homage in too- open and dangerous a form. His susceptible social nature was under the constant temptation to ' think more highly of himself than he ought to think.' Others may paint, if they choose, the- infirmities of his social character in darker colours. I have- given the outline as I have seen it. Never intimate with the- Bishop, I have nevertheless known him and studied him for IN BUELINGTON. 545 twenty-three years ; and although his nature had its faults, it was a noble one. The secret of his influence and success in life is to be found in the three classes of endowments I have men- tioned, — a vivid intellect, a strong will, and the social charms of his personal presence. * * '• As a Bishop, the departed prelate will undoubtedly be acknowledged by his Church to be one of her greatest sons. So he was. He magnified his office. Sis work was done on a great scale. He was personally, everywhere, in his own diocese ; and his writings were circulated widely in every other diocese. He was the prominent man in the House of Bishops. He could out-preach, out-vote, and out-work the whole of his brethren in the Episcopate. He was a sort of Napoleon among Bishops. It was after he crossed Alps of difficulties, that he entered upon the campaigns of his highest renown. The bridge of Lodi and the field of Marengo were to him the inspirations of heroism and the rallying time of mightiest strategy. Bishop Doane was, perhaps, better adapted to the English Church than to the American. His prelatical notions suited a monarchy more than a republic. In the House of Lords, he would have stood among the foremost of Lord Bishops. He of Oxford, would not have ranked before him of New Jersey. Bishop Doane was a good deal of an Anglican in his modes of thought and his views of ecclesiastical authority. Had he lived in the days of Charles, he would have been a Laudean in prelatical and political con- victions — super-Laudean in intellect, and sub-Laudean in gen- eral ecclesiastical temper. My own sympathies are altogether with the evangelical, or Low Church Bishops, as are those of tlie vast majority of this audience. I do not believe in the doctrines of lofty Church order and transmitted grace, so favour- ably received in some quarters. But this is a free country ; and the soul by nature is free, and has a right to its opinions, subject to the authority of the great Head of the Church. Bishop Doane had a right to his ; and he believed himself to be, in a peculiar sense, a successor of the Apostles. He is one of the few American Bishops who has had the boldness to carry out his theory, and to call himself an Apostle. He delighted in his 2m 546 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH office. Peter was to him the example of rigid adherence to the forms of the concision, whilst Paul was his example in enduring suffering for the extension. of the Church. With an exalted view of his office, he lived, and laboured, and died. In this spirit, he encountered all his hardships and perils ; and when, as in the case of danger in crossing the Delaware, he jumped into the frail skiff, inviting the ferryman to follow, it was the same spirit of ' Apostolum vehis.' Bishop Doane was, in short, as complete a specimen of a High Church Bishop as the world has seen, and, in some respects, he was a model for any- class of Bishops at home or in mother England. " As a Rector, Bishop Doane was precisely what might be expected of a man of his character. He was earnest, active, fertile in expedients, a faithful visitor of his people, and a friend of the poor. He seemed to be always in the right place at the right time. He went about doing good, and was known in Burlington as Rector, more than Bishop. " As a Preacher, no Bishop surpassed Bishop Doane. He has published more sermons than the whole House of Bishops — able sermons, -which will be perpetual memorials of his intel- lectual powers, and of his zeal for the Church. These discourses are on a great variety of topics, but they contain much scriptural truth, mingled with his own peculiar views of apostolic order, sacramental grace, and ecclesiastical unity. His sermon before the last General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Phila- delphia, was the occasion of one of the greatest triumphs he was ever permitted to enjoy. When his discourses and diocesan addresses are collected into a series of volumes, they will be found to be a treasury of High Church doctrine and order, which no Bishop, nor all the Bishops of his way of thinking, could equal. I have read most of his productions, and, although often disagreeing with him in sentiment, I have never failed to notice his intellectual vigour, his zeal for his Church, and his unction for the episcopate. " As an Orator, Bishop Doane surpassed most of his brethren. His best efforts were fine and impressive. His voice was loud, and when he chose, well modulated. His ges- IN BURLINGTON. 547 ticulation was animated and strong. His clear blue eye glowed with vivacity ; and his words worked their way into the minds and hearts of his audience. Bishop Doane showed an adapta- tion to the masses, which many speakers in the sacred desk so much lack. He was a whole-souled, commanding orator, when great occasions summoned forth his powers. The two best spec- imens of his delivery, within my own observation, were at Mrs. Bradford's funeral, and at the celebration of the last birthday of Washington. Nothing could be more appropriate and more effective, for the ends of oratory, than was his manner on those occasions. At times, I am told, that he did not do himself justice ; but he had it in him, and it generally came out. Who of the citizens of Burlington, that heard him on the 22d of last February, did not recognize the voice, the manner, and the presence, of a great popular orator ? " As a Writer, Bishop Doane's style was peculiar. It was ornate, pithy, Saxon. It was a style of his own. It would not suit most men. Few ought to presume to imitate it. But it suited himself. Many admire it. It had the great merit of clearness. No one ever misunderstood him, although his punc- tuation was as remarkable as his style. lie was a ready writer ; accomplishing with ease all that he undertook, and commonly justifying, in the productions of his pen, the highest expecta- tions. If his higher occupations had not called him away from the pursuits of literature, he would have ranked among the finest poets of the age. " In the various points of view in which his characteristics have been now considered. Bishop Doane was a remarkable man. And his death was an harmonious termination of a long and useful life. Let us meditate, now, upon some of the circum- stances of his departure. " He died in the midst of his work. His preaching, during his last semi-annual Visitation, was unusually acceptable. Sev- eral of my own brethren in the Presbyterian ministry have spoken, in glowing terms, of one of his sermons in West Jersey. His Episcopal appointments in Monmouth county, (the last one at Freehold,) were fulfilled in the midst of rain and high 548 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH winds, and sometimes in an open wagon. His services, as was his custom, were arranged two or three for each day. Work was his delight ; and at his work he met the premonitions of death. "With his Episcopal staff in his hand, he received the wound of the last enemy, — not from behind, but face to face. " Another kind token of Providence towards the Bishop was, that he died at home. Hiverside opened its massive doors to him for the last time ; and entering its hall, he found a resting- place in its genial study. After partaking of a slight repast, he retired to bed, never to rise from it. The magnificent mansion, where he had projected his enlarged schemes, written his nu- merous sermons, and entertained with his profuse hospitality his hosts of friends, was the fit place for Bishop Doane to die. And Riverside had the privilege of his death and funeral. " God also permitted the Bishop to arrange what was wanting to the completion of his Episcopal work. During his sickness he conversed, for some hours, about the affairs of his Diocese ; and gave directions, and left memoranda, respecting its approaching exigency. On one of these occasions, he had a long interview with the Hon. Abraham Browning, of Camden; shortly after which, a paroxysm of delirium occurred. God spared him, however, to complete all the necessary arrangements in the affairs of his church. "The time of Bishop Doane's death was well ordered in Prov- idence. Had it occurred a few years before, a cloud of gloom would have rested over his grave ; and the inheritance of his good name might have been unredeemed from the tax-list of evil report. But the aspect had been changed. His honours had returned to him; and, as if in anticipation of his last end, his fellow-citizens had invited him to appear before them once more in an address. On the birthday of Washington, old memories were revived ; and he, who had so often, in former years, ad- dressed the people of Burlington, in its Lyceum, again made its Hall vocal with his eloquence, and again received the applause of his friends and neighbours. His diocese, also, was in a pros- perous condition, and he was taken away from evil to come. In IN BUELINGTON. 549 the judgment of his best friends, it was a good time for him to die. And God knew it, above men. "God was good to the Bishop in surrounding him, during sickness, with the kindest comforts and care. His sons were present with all the activities of filial devotion ; one of them from the beginning to the end, by day and by night. The other, who had become a Romanist, received forgiveness for all the personal pain the father and the Bishop had received. This was |One of the incidents that must have given to the death- chamber a sublimity. His faithful physician did all that skill could do ; and the noble and venerable physician of Bristol, and the most distinguished from Philadelphia, freely gave the con- tributions of the medical profession. The tenderest female hearts were around about the sufferer, — without which, indeed, no death-bed can be what man expects and wants. It was well ordered that she, who had the first claims to be present, was absent; for could feeble health well bear those scenes of sorrow? f God was merciful in all these incidents. " The Bishop, too, liad his reason at the last. It is sad to die with a beclouded mind. Various intervals of delirium had occurred, especially about the middle of the attack. In these, the Bishop's mind was on the affairs of his diocese, or his class- room, or personal concerns. Disease struck its pains in every nerve, and bloodvessel, and muscle of the body, dethroning the intellect, for a time, from its high dominion. But it recovered its place before death, and he conversed with relatives and friends, took a last loving farewell of all, and prepared for the conflict, ' faint though pursuing.' " The Bishop was strengthened to die in peace. Partaking of the communion, early in the morning of his last day on earth, he was refreshed by the service, and at its close, pronounced with a clear voice the blessing. He then composed himself for the final struggle. The last words, as taken down by the family physician, were, ' I die in the faith of the Son of God, and the t "Since the delivery of this discourse, I have received a letter from, a rela- tive in Eome, from which the following is an extract ; ' In coming out of church to day, we met Mrs. Doane, who, I thought, looked remarkably well. She almost immediatelv began to speak of the Bishop, and expressed her intention to return home.'" c. v. K. 550 . HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH confideuce of His One Catholic Church. I have no merits — no man has, but my trust is in the mercy of Jesus.' " Thus departed, at noonday, April 27th, this distinguished Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. ' Let us fall into the hand of the Lord, for his mercies are great; but let me not fall into the hand of man.*^ Bishop Doane has passed away from human judgments, to the judgment-seat of God ! * * " May all allusion be omitted of that remarkable funeral ? " The burial of Bishop Doane was one befitting his position, A Bishop must be buried as becometh a Bishop. The funeral procession was one of sublime solemnity, No one, who saw it, can ever forget it. The day and the season were opportune with the brightness and sadness of the last of April. The coffin borne aloft on the shoulders of fellow-mortals ; the royal purple of the pall, fringed with white, and fluttering out to the wind like the motions of a stricken eagle ; the crosier overlaying the body with the emblem of Episcopal authority ; the bereaved family lament- ing with Christian lamentation the father of the household ; the three-score of surpliced clergy following their silent Chief with uncovered heads ; the Governor, Chief Justice, and other digni- taries of the State ; the students of the College with badges of grief, and the weeping young ladies of the Hall arrayed in full mourning, true-hearted representatives of their sister-graduates all over the land ; the long line of distinguished strangers and of sympathizing fellow-citizens ; the tolling of all the church bells, and of the city bell ; the immense gathering of spectators around St. Mary's Church and the grave ; — everything was as impressive as life and death could mahe it. " The high task I have attempted, has been imperfectly per- formed. I am ready to meet its responsibilities before God and man. My offering of May-flowers, fragrant with the freshness of their gathering, has been laid upon the new-made grave ; — flowers plucked by a Puritan's hand, and placed in memoriam. over the dust of a great Episcopal Bishop." IN BURLINGTON. 551 THE PROGEESS OF ST. BARNABAS' FREE MISSION. "On the Feast of St. Barnabas, A. D. 1858, the Bishop laid the corner stone of the new School Chapel of St. Barnabas' Free Mission. It was an act of faith and hope, and God has realized it to us. The building was dedicated to the worship of Almighty God by the Bishop, on Saturday, November 27, the last day of Church's year. It is not fully paid for yet, but we trust, in all this year, to clear it of the debt. The east and west windows are gifts ; ' the pelican window, the gift of the Bishop himself The altar furniture was also given, and the font is the gift of the Parish School children. The plans and superintendence of the building were given by the architect, Mr. C. H. Condit, of Newark. It is an early English building, of brick, seating four hundred persons, with a wooden recessed chancel. Since its completion, the services have increased in numbers and solem- nity, and the requirement of the Prayer Book is strictly con- firmed to, for the weekly. Octave, and Holy Day, Eucharists ; and daily service. The congregation grows in size, in regular and frequent attendance, in devout and decent worship ; and it is hoped also, in spirituality and holiness. A Mission Avork, a work * of consolation,' is asserting its power for good; going where it is sorely needed, with the loving help of faithful women. The Mission schools are very flourishing, more room having been given them, by the addition of the old chapel. There are two more teachers, and more scholars. The teachers are of the sort that work for the love of Christ, and of His lambs. Mr. Charles H. Bryan, a candidate for Holy Orders, assists Mr. Geo. Seymour Lewis in the care of the music, which is successful and promising. This constant service is still given, without salary, for love's sake. Much work too has been given by the people, in cleaning the chapel, washing the surplices, etc., without charge ; and works of mercy to the sick poor, given generally and thankfully, by the people, are tokens of spiritual life. The plan of daily religious training, and -weekly public catechising, asserts still more and more, its su])eriority over the one hour's promiscuous teaching, in a Sunday School, of weary children, by untrained and inexperienced teachers. Through all 552 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH our struggles, and under the shadow of our infinite grief, we are thankful and hopeful, and, thank God, in 'love, and peace, and unity among ourselves.' " — Parochial BepoH, May 20th, 1859. ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE. St. Mary's Church, Burlington, "I May 25th, A. D. 1859. / This being the time and place appointed by the Constitution of the Diocese of New Jersey, for the Annual Convention, the Clergy and Lay Deputies assembled at 10 o'clock. Morning Prayer was said by the Rev. Messrs. Billopp and Merritt ; the Rev. Messrs. Reid and Weld reading the Lessons. The Rev. Mr. Finch celebrated the Holy Communion, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Williams, the Rev. Dr. Stubbs, and the Rev. E. A. Hoffman. The Rev. John Kelly, rector of St. Paul's Church, Paterson, preached the Convention Sermon from 1 Cor. xiv. 8. For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle f The services being concluded, the Secretary announced that a quorum of the Convention was present. On motion of the Rev. Mr. Dunn, seconded by the Hon. E. B. D. Ogden, the Rev. James A. Williams was unanimously elected President of the Convention. The Rev. Wm. Croswell Doane was elected Secretary. The Secretary appointed the Rev. Philander K. Cady his Assistant. On motion of the Rev. E. A. Hoffman, seconded by Cortlandt Parker, Esq., the following was unanimously adopted : Whereas, This Convention has assembled this day, under circumstances of peculiar solemnity, by reason of the recent decease of its late honored and beloved father in God, the Bishop of the Diocese, and cannot proceed to the ordinary business of the session without a tribute of affectionate veneration to his memory ; therefore. Resolved, Unanimously, at this first opportunity of passing an order, that a committee of five — three clerical and two lay-mem- bers — be appointed to consider and report, what proceedings it is proper for this Convention to take, to testify their sense of the loss which this Diocese has sustained in its sore bereavment, and to do honor to the memory of their late Bishop. IN BURLINGTON. 553 On motion, Resolved, That the Rev. President appoint the Committee, of which himself should be the chairman. On motion of Judge Carpenter the following resolution was adopted : BeSolved, That the election of the Bishop of this Diocese be made the order of the day for to-morrow (Thursday), at 1 p. M., and that a Committee of five, to be named by the Chair, be appointed to report rules of proceeding to be observed in that election. The report of the Standing Committee was then read, in which are the following : "Since the Bishop's death, the Standing Committee have held regular weekly aieetings, and have endeavored faithfully to dis- charge the new duties imposed upon them as the ecclesiastical authority of the Diocese. "Their first act, as such, was to assume in behalf of the Diocese, the entire expenses of the Bishop's funeral. " They have invited the Rev. Dr. Mahan to preach a sermon in St. Mary's Church, Burlington, on the evening of the first day of this Convention, commemorative of the late Bishop of the Diocese, and the invitation has been accepted." On motion, the Convention adjourned, to attend a memorial service and sermon in St. Mary's Church. MEMORIAL SEBVICE. At 7J p. M., after Evening Prayer, the Memorial Service was held and sermon preached, which, at the request of the Conven- tion, was afterwards printed. Its title page reads thus : " The Great-Hearted Shepherd. — The Sermon in memory of the Right Reverend George Washington Doane, D. D., LL. D., late Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey; preached by request of the Standing Committee, during the session of the Conven- tion of the Diocese, in St. Mary's Church, Burlington, Wednes- day evening, May 25, A. d. 1859, by the Rev. M. Mahan, D. D., S. Mark's-in-the-Bowery, Professor of Ecclesiastical History in the General Theological Seminary." The text is : "He sailh unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me ? Peter was grieved, because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou mef And he said unto him, Lord, thou hnoioesi 554 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep." — St. John, xxi : 17. Thursday, May 26, 9 A. m. jNIorning prayer was said by the Rev. Messrs. Jaques and D. Brown, the Rev. Messrs. Goodwin and Arey reading the lessons. EESOI.UTIONS OP THE CONVENTION. The Committee appointed to consider what proceedings it is proper for this Convention to take, in view of the death of their late Bishop, beg leave respectfully to report the following reso- lutions : 1. Resolved, That as becomes Christian men and members of Christ's Church, we do bow in humble submission under this chastisement of our Heavenly Father's baud ; and both as a people and in our individual approaches to the Throne of Grace, do beseech Him to sanctify to us, and to the Church of His love, this His fatherly correction. 2. Resolved, That the remarkable mental and moral charac- teristics of Bishop Doane, his untiring, self-sacrificing and intense devotion of himself, soul, body, and spirit, to the cause to which he consecrated his life, and his eminence as a poet, an orator, and a divine, have identified his name with the history of the Church and the country, and highly distinguished the State of his birth ; and that it is fit that his Diocese should take measures to erect some monument to his memory, worthy to perpetuate his fame. 3. Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by this Convention, whose duty it shall be, without delay, either solely in behalf of this Convention, or in connection with any who may desire to share the honor, and having due regard to the wishes of.his family, to carry out the above resolution. 4. Resolved, That we hereby express to the bereaved family of Bishop Doane, our deep and heartfelt sympathy for their bereavement, and our earnest prayers that God will give them consolation and support here, and in His good time grant to them a blessed re-Union with their departed head, where sorrow and sighing shall be no more. James A. Williams, Eugene Aug. Hoffman, Robert N. Mereitt, E. B. Dayton Ogden, Cortlandt Parker. IN BUELINGTON. 555 The following were appointed under the third resolution : the Rev. Messrs. Dunn, E. A. Hoffman, and Merritt, and Messrs. J. C. Garthwaite, and A. Browning. MODE OF ELECTIA^G A BISHOP. The Rev. J. W. Shackelford, Chairman of the Committee on the mode of electing a Bishop, offered the following report, which was accepted and adopted : Resolved, That the election of a Bishop by this body, shall be without nomination or discussion of character, under the follow- ing rules : I. The vote shall be by ballot, one clergyman and one lay- man being appointed by the Chair, as tellers to receive and count the votes of the clergy, and one layman and one clergyman to receive and count the votes of the laity. , II. The clergy and the laity, during the progress of the elec- tion, shall be seated separately, as may be directed by the Chair, the delegates of each parish being seated together. III. The clergy and the delegates of the several parishes shall, as called, respectively deposit their votes in the ballot boxes, the name of each clergyman and the name of each parish being distinctly announced at the time of giving the vote, but no one shall be deemed elected, without the concurrence of a majority of the votes of each order present and voting, and that a blank ballot shall be considered a vote. The Convention then proceeded to the election of officers, and the vote for members of the Standing Committee was taken by order. The vote of the Rev. Joshua Smith was challenged, but the challenge was not sustained by the Convention, the vote being : Ayes of the Clergy, 15; nays of the Clergy, 35. Ayes of the Laity, 25 ; nays of the Laity, 34. Divided, 3. The hour of one having arrived, the order of the day was postponed until the completion of the election of the . Standing Committee. The following were elected : ^56 HISTOEY OF THE CHURCH STANDING COMMITTEE; 0/ the Clergy. Of the Laity. Eev. James A. Williams, J. C. Garth waite, Alfred Stubbs, D. D., E. B. D. Ogden, E. A. Hoffman, D. Babbitt, M. D., R. N. Merritt. A. Browning. On the completion of this vote, the Convention entered upon the solemnity of designating a Bishop for the Diocese. ELECTI03S' OF THE THIRD BISHOP OF NEW JERSEY. After singing from the 61st Psalm : To Thee, O G-ocl of hosts, we pray, Thy wonted goodness, Lord, renew ; From Heaven, Thy throne, this vine survey, And her sad state with pity view. Behold tlie vineyard made by Thee, Which Thy right hand did guard so long ; And keep that branch from danger free. Which for Thyself Thou mad'st so strong. Do Thou convert us. Lord, do Thou The lustre of Thy face display ; And all the ills we suffer now, Like scatter'd clouds, shall pass away : Engaging in secret prayer, and uniting in selected collects said by the President, the Chairman appointed as tellers : For the Clerical vote. For the Lay vote. Rev. J. Kelly, R. Hamilton, Esq., P. J. Gray, Esq. Rev. T. F. Billopp. The seats for the Clergy and Lay membei's of the Convention were arranged by the Chair. The Convention proceeded to ballot for Bishop of the Diocese, in which, with several recesses, it was engaged till 12 M., of May 27th, when the Rev. Dr. Mahan withdrew his name, and the Convention proceeded to the 13th, and final, ballot. The following table shows the results of the various ballots: IN BUELINGTON. 557^ s : i* " o P P O " Henry J. Morton, D. D " Wm. H. Odenheimer, D.D... " Afcam N. Littlejolin, D. D... " Eugene A. Hoffman " Andrew B. Paterson, D. D... " John I. Tuclier, D. D " A. Cleveland Coxe, D. D " Morgan Dix < 1 ta KJ : : h-'h-iCOCntlnooh^i.P h-i t-t bO t^ W O tfC 03 O i-i • 1— L 1—1 * 23 21 15 18 6 11 2 G ^ 1—' l-» hF^ >4^ to CO O X ^ p s to to Ol Cn ■ to O CO 1^ ^ CO P : i-» : h-* to - 05 CD bS 00 ja. P 00 !-« tH NO --J Oi --3 • en to CO 00 CO O on U 9 ^2 ^ S' i i-j : tc wot-* C. L. 29 20 : M : CO -^ 00 05 )-» 1— ' g g -. § P bD t* O CO : 1—1 I h-i CO CO H-i K) I-' 00 g P ^2 r o bO >-» I—" : CO CO CO . § P 1— ' )— 1 M 17 10 3 20 • g P : 00 h- 1 to oa : w : o5 o : c o P I—" CO > O 558 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH At the conclusion of the 13th ballot, the President announced that the Rev. Wm. H. Odenheimer, D. T)., having received a majority of the votes of both orders, was elected Bishop, f On motion of the Rev. Dr. Mahan, seconded by J. C. Garth- waite, Esq., the Convention unanimously declared that the Rev. William Henry Odenheimer, D.D., Rector of St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, is elected Bishop of New Jersey. On motion of the Rev. E. A. HoflPman, the President appointed a Committee to wait on the Rev. Dr. Odenheimer, and inform him of his election. The Rev. Mr. Dunn, the senior Presbyter of the Diocese, rose and stated that this was the birthday of our late beloved Bishop, and the day of the month, and almost the hour of the day, on which he entered into his rest, and connecting with this, the unanimity of the election just announced, proposed that the Convention unite in singing the Gloria in Excdsis; after which, the Testimonials required by the Canon, beautifully engrossed on parchment, were brought out and to them were affixed the signatures of sixty-one clergymen, and eighty-nine laymen, — those from Burlington being, of the clergy : the Rev" Wm. Croswell Doane, M. F. Hyde, Elvin K. Smith, E. M. Pecke, Chas. Fred. Hoffman, Horatio T. Wells ; and of the laity : J. B. Parker, Thomas Milnor, William A. Rogers, J. Howard Pugh, M. D., Dr. John D. Moore, H. McDowell, Franklin Gauntt, M. D. THE VACANT EECTORSHIP. At a meeting of the Vestry of St. Mary's Church, held June 13th, 185&, among other business, Mr. Wm. A. Rogers made a verbal communication from Rev. Charles F. Hoffman, request- f AVm. Henry Odenheimer, son of John W. Odenheimer, was born in Phil- adelphia, Pa., August 11th, 1817 ; graduated at the University of Pennsyl- vania, (having the Valedictory oration,) July 30th, 1835; also at the General Theological Seminary, New York, June 29th, 1838 ; was ordained Deacon in St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia, September 2d, 1838, by Bishop H. U. Onder- donk ; became Assistant to tlie Eev. Dr. DeLancey of St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, January 10th, 1839, and succeeded to the Rectorship on the consecration of Dr. DeLancey to the Episcopate of Western New York ; ordained Priest in St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, October 3d, 1841, by Bishop H. U. Onderdonk ; received the honorary degree of D. D., from the University of Pennsylvania, July 3d, 1856. IN BURLINGTON. 569 ing some definite action, on the part of the Vestry, in regard to his continuing in charge of the Church. On motion, the following resolutions were adopted : 1. Resolved, That it is not expedient to attempt to employ and elect a Rector in the present state of our Church* finances. 2. Resolved, That we tender to the Rev. Charles F. Hoffman our thanks for his kindness in consenting to assume, temporarily, (on the sudden decease of our late Rector,) and until further action of the Vestry, the charge of this parish. Our shepherd was truly snatched from us most unexpectedly — but he who had been his associate and Curate, notwithstanding the financial em- barrassments of the Church, did not hesitate to grant us a con- tinuance of his services until we should resolve to adopt some specific action in regard to the future. Under Providence, another Bishop has been elected ; and inasmuch as this parish has enjoyed for many years, the benefit of the counsels and min- istrations of the Bishop of the Diocese, we have alsb deemed it prudent, and believe it to be in accordance with the wishes of the congregation to forbear making any other engagement until we can have some consultation with the Bishop elect, who will probably adopt this city as the seat of his residence. 3. Resolved, That the Rev. Charles F. Hoffman be tendered the use of the parsonage for the balance of the year. 4. Resolved, That the Wardens request the clergy of this city to conduct the services of the Church, and discharge the duties of the parish. 5. Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to furnish the Rev. Charles F. Hoffman with a copy of these resolutions. EEV. DR. ODENHEIMEE ACCEPTS THE EPISCOPATE. Shortly after the adjournment of the Convention, the Com- mittee, to whom was entrusted the duty of announcing to the Rev. Dr. Odenhiemer his election, placed with the Standing Committee his letter of acceptance. "Philadelphia, June 24th, 1859. *' Reverend Brethren and Gentlemen : " Your official communication, announcing to me my election unanimously declared, as Bishop of New Jersey, by the Seventy- Sixth Annual Convention of that Diocese, has received my most serious consideration. " The contemplation of the awful responsibilities of the Apos- tolic office, joined to the recollection of the manifold labours and 560 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH untiring energy of the Prelate whom you have elected me to succeed, fills my soul with unaffected diffidence ; nevertheless, believing that it is the call of God, and trusting in that great Name wherein alone resides all strength, I accept the nomina- tion. " Should your choice be ratified and consummated by the General Church, I am prepared, Christ helping me, to cease my ministrations at the Altar of my first and only Parish Church of St. Peter's, Philadelphia, — where for nearly twenty-one years I have enjoyed the uninterrupted kindness of the noblest of con- gregations — and share henceforward with the faithful Clergy and Laity of New Jersey in the good work of extending the Gospel and Kingdom of our divine Lord. With great respect, " Faithfully and Fraternally yours, " William Henry Odenheimer. " To the Eev. M. Mahan, D. D., Eev. E. A. Hoffman, Eev. Jos. F. Garrison, M. D., Abm. Browning, Esq., E. S. Field, Esq," consecration of the. eev. dr. odenheimer. "As instructed by the Convention of the Diocese, the Com- mittee forwarded the testimonials of the election of the Eev. Dr. Odenheimer to the Episcopate of this Diocese, to the General Convention, assembled in Eichraond, Virginia ; and Thursday, the thirteenth day of October, 1859, was appointed by the pre- siding Bishop for his consecration. Accordingly, on the day named, the solemn service was performed in St. Paul's Church, Eichmond, Virginia, in the presence of a vast congregation of clergy and laity. " The Bishop elect was presented to the Presiding Bishop by the Bishop of Maryland and the Bishop of Pennsylvania. The Eev. Eobert B. Croes and the Eev. Wm. C. Doane were present as attending Presbyters, and robed the Bishop elect during the service. It was a touching circumstance that this duty could be performed by sons of the only two Bishops who have hitherto filled the Episcopate of this Diocese. The Et. Eev. Alfred Lee> D. D., Bishop of Delaware, preached the sermon. The Et. Eev. Wm. Meade, D. D., of Virginia, Presiding Bishop, the Et. Eev. Samuel A. McCoskry, D. D., D. C. L., Bishop of Michigan, the Et. Eev. Wm. E. Whittingham, D. D., Bishop of Mary- IN BURLINGTON. 561 land, the Rt. Rev. Carlton Chase, D. D., Bishop of New Hamp- shire, the Rt. Rev. C. 8. Hawks, D, D., Bishop of Missouri, the Rt. Rev. Alonzo Potter, D. D., LL. D., Bishop of Pennsylvania, and the Rt. Rev. John Williams, D. D., Assistant Bishop of Connecticut, united in the laying on of hands." — Convention Journal, 1860. BISHOP ODENHEIJIEE's FIRST EPISCOPAL ADDRESS. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Odenheimer, third Bishop of New Jersey, thus opens his first Episcopal address : "Brethren beloved in the Lord: It was on the Thursday of the Holy Week of 1859, whilst celebrating' the Eucharistic office in my parish church of St. Peter's, Philadelphia, that I was summoned to the bedside of the dying Prelate, who, for nearly twenty-seven years, had presided, as its second Bishop, over the spiritual affairs of this Diocese. " It was the last time I saw him, until I beheld him at the close of the Easter week as he lay anointed for the burying, with his robes about him, looking in death as all along in life, like a Prince of the Church. " I am not unacquainted with the history of this Diocese, and with the trials, as well as the labours of the late Bishop ; and from the nature of our intercourse I think myself possessed of a knowledge of his character and purposes. " He was not only unselfish, but at times utterly regardless of self; and the conviction that he was right, led him to withhold explanations and to decline action, which would often have dis- armed opposition, and which the instincts of self preservation, had he cared at all for self, would have prompted. " In controversy — Theological, Canonical, or Legal — he was an opponent that one would not willingly encounter the second time, and yet he was full of genial impulses, accessible to kind- ness, and never deliberately uttering an unloving word, nor per- sistently doing an ungentle action. " As combining, in his own person, some of the finest attri- butes of Friend, Scholar, Poet, Patriot, Pastor, and Bishop, he is worthy of a place among the most remarkable Ecclesiastics of 2n 562 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH this, or of any age ; and the future historiographer of the Ameri- can Church, when he shall calmly contemplate the intellectual works which Bishop Doane projected and accomplished, will describe him as the ' myriad minded ' Bishop ; and if the full evidence of all the physical work which he wrought shall be known, he might add, the myriad handed Bishop. " On the 27th day of May you elected me to the Episcopate of this Diocese. " The acceptance of your call, honorable as it was, could be no easy matter for any man, who, in addition to the cares of the Apostolic office, considered the character and career of the dis- tinguished Prelate whom he was to succeed. Had I looked to myself, nothing could have induced me to exchange the grateful repose of Pastoral subordination, for the inherent disquietude of Episcopal responsibility. But believing that it was God's will, and trusting in that great Name wherein alone resides all strength, and relying on the sympathy and co-operation of the generous Churchmen of New Jersey, I accepted your nomination- "On the 13th of October, at the General Convention held in Richmond, Va., your choice was consummated by my Consecra- tion, and I am here to-day to meet you, for the first time. Brothers Clerical and Lay of the Diocese, to take counsel in our Annual Convention, for the advancement of the faith and Church of our love. * * "Thursday, October 13th, 1859.— My first official act after my Consecration was to write and publish the following Pastoral Letter, a copy of which was duly sent by the Rev. Secretary of this Convention to the authorities of every Parish in the Diocese : " ' Richmond, Va., October 13th, 1859. "'a pastoral letter PEOM the bishop op new JERSEY. " ' To the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of New Jersey : "'Brethren beloved in the Lord— Your choice of a Bishop has been consummated this morning, by my Consecra- tion to the Episcopate of New Jersey ; and I make it my first official act to offer you, one and all, this my salutation and IN BURLINGTON. 563 blessing. If it please God, I shall be among you as soon as possible after the adjournment of the General Convention, and in the meanwhile I invite such communications from my Reverend Brethren of the Clergy, as may enable me to under- stand their wishes in regard to Episcopal Services. "'May the blessing of God Almighty — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. " 'Affectionately, your Bishop, '"W. H. Odenheimee.'" BISHOP ODENHEIMEK NO STRANGER IN BURLINGTON. "All Saints' Day, November 1st. — At noon, in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents, Burlington, I celebrated the Holy Com- munion, and addressed the pupils of St. Mary's Hall on the opening of the new term. Although this was my first official act within the walls of this Institution, I was no stranger to the place and its associations.f For seven years I had chosen Bur- lington for a summer residence for my family, and I was almost daily welcomed at the Hall by Bishop Doane, officiating at its services, acquainted with the Teachers and Pupils, and watch- ing the growth of this goodly vine planted by the hand, and nourished with the tears and life blood of the great Prelate, whose perpetual monument and praise it will remain, I trust, to the latest generation. * * " Wednesday November 9th. — At Burlington College, Bur- lington, I attended a meeting of the Board of Trustees of that Institution, which under God's blessing and the hearty co-operation of Churchmen may be made, I trust, to fulfil the intention of its founder, my Right Reverend Predecessor. "Friday, November 25th. — Said the Daily Morning and Evening Prayer in St. Mary's Church, Burlington. I will here t A sacramental knife, with a silver handle in the form of a Latin cross, in use in the parish, has this inscription : " St. Mary's Church, Burlington. Offering of a Priest." A note, in the handwriting of the Eev. Dr. Oden- heimer, of which the following is a transcript, lines the box in which it is kept : "A Thank Offering to the Lord for His mercy in restoring to health, and thus continuing to the Church, the wise counsel and effective labour of His servant, the Bishop of New Jersey ; humbly presented and placed on the Altar of ' The Chapel of the Holy Child Jesus,' by a Priest of the Catholic Church in Penn- sylvania, Christmas Day, 1853." 564 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH state, that I do not consider it necessary to record always my share in the Daily Prayer of the Church, unless an Address, or other special act shall require it. Accustomed for many years to have access to a daily public worship of Almighty God, I must always desire to avail myself, as a Christian man and not simply as a Bishop, of the privilege wherever a House of Prayer may be opened for Divine Service." — Episcopal Address, I860'. THE DEATH OF MRS. DOANE. Mrs. Doane entered into rest, Nov. 10th, 1859, at Florence, in Italy, " exactly six months," writes her son, " from the day on which she received the tidings of her bereavement." A corres- pondent of the Church Journal gives the following tribute to her memory : "A mission of love led Mrs. Doane to Europe in October, 1856, and detained her there, a ministering angel to dear invalids. There, the news of her great affliction reached her. The mother's love was still strong to bear, and kept her for a brief space by the dear one's couch ; but the wife's heart was broken, and very soon the faithful, loving nurse was missed from her accustomed place, for the silver cord was loosening, and in a few short months, her freed spirit rejoiced with his in the Paradise of God. " Gifted with beauty, wealth, station, the most devoted love of family and friends, she had yet no thought for self. She only lived to minister to others. With equal truth can it be said of her, as of Bishop Doane, she ' went about doing good,' dispens- ing sunshine in every darkened dwelling. Every one who has lived in Burlington since Mrs. Doane became a resident here, knows how freely her wealth flowed out to all who were in need. And, in St. Mary's Parish, who that has ever been in ' trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity,' has not treasured memories of Mrs. Doane's love and sympathy, and, if need be helping hand? Was a child kept from Sunday School or Church for want of shoes or suitable clothing? Mrs. Doane supplied them. Did any poor widow dread the approach of Winter, with no fuel in store ? It was at her door, and Mrs. Doane sent it. Was there an invalid longing for fresh air, with- out the means of enjoying it? Mrs. Doane had thought of this, and sent a carriage. And every year, what bountiful provision was made, that every poor man's family in the parish should be gladdened with the Christmas feast ? Nor was Mrs. Doane's bounty confined to St. Mary's parish and the little city of Bur- IN BURLINGTON. 565 lingtoH. Beginning at home, it did not stop there. Many a gift found its way from Riverside to the families of faithful missionaries, or laborious clergymen, whose parishes forgot their duty. Nor was it confined to the Diocese, but responded gladly to all who were doing the work of the Great Head of the Church. All this was done, and much more ; quietly, noiselessly, as the dew descends and refreshes the earth. " What a model for every Christian woman was Mrs. Doane in her dress, so beautiful in its exceeding neatness and simplicity ! For herself and her children she literally obeyed the Apostle's injunction, adorning herself and them ' in modest apparel, not with gold, or pearls, or costly array, but with good works.' "-What an example, too, was Mrs. Doane's daily life, of devo- tion to the House of I'rayer! Before sickness came, how rarely was her place vacant! The walk was long, but no weather kept her at home. Not even a night's watch by a sick person, could induce her to be absent at the hour of Morning Prayer. She loved to be there. Who, of the inmates of St. Mary's Hall in those days, will not remember the quiet opening of the pri- vate door of their beautiful Chapel, as Mrs. Doane glided in, and knelt so reverently among them ? Riverside was seldom, if ever, without guests. If they would accompany her, she was most happy; but if not, she stole away alone, for the few mo- ments of noonday prayer, also. The writer loved to kneel beside her there, and listen to her earnest tones as she united so heartily in the solemn Litany. ' Is it not delightful here? ' she said one day, as we lingered after the rest had retired. ' I never like to go away. It seems to me the very gate of heaven.' "Mrs. Doane loved children, and never was happier than when giving them pleasure. Which of the children of St. Mary's Hall, before sorrow and sickness came to Riverside, did not count the days from Epiphany to the Fourth of July, and from the Fourth of July to Epiphany, when all the children were made happy in their father's house ? Who does not re- member who was the leader in all their games — whose laugh rang clearest, sweetest — the merriest child among all? If there was one more happy then than Mrs. Doane, it was he whose great heart had gathered them all, and who was among them, as loving a father as she a mother. Who that ever was present when the children of the parish school met at Riverside to receive each ' a little token of remembrance,' will ever forget the scene ? " This is a simple tribute from a distant Diocese. One who when a little child first became acquainted with Bishop and Mrs. Doane — who has loved and reverenced them ever since — whose 566 HISTOEY OF THE CHUECH every joy for many years was heightened by their participation^ and every sorrow soothed by their love and sympathy — can only say of Mrs. Doane, in fewest words, but those she would have loved the best, God gave her to the great-hearted Shepherd of New Jersey, ' to be an help meet for him.' " ST. mary's parish placed in charge of bishop ODENHEIMER. At a meeting of the Vestry of St. Mary's Church, held Jan- uary 16th, 1860, Mr. Thomas Milnor, Senior Warden, presid- ing, Dr. Franklin Gauntt offered the following : Resolved, That the Wardens of St. Mary's Church be author- ized to place the Parish in the charge of the Bishop, and request him to furnish a suitable clergyman for the present, who can, under his direction, give a large proportion of his time to the duties of the Parish. Resolved, That the clergyman appointed by the Bishop to attend to the parish duties of St. Mary's Church, be allowed as compensation, the use of the parsonage and a salary, at the rate of Five Hundred Dollars per annum. EVENSONG AT BURLINGTON. \_By the Rev. Thomas Lyle.'] Bright beams the moon o'er Delaware As twilight fades away, And lends the wave more beauty far Than it had known by day ; On the sweet shore, the flakes of light Stream down in silvery shower, And kiss the cross on Eiverside, And crown our lady's tower. Balm fills the air ; the hush of eve Spreads, brooding from the sky, Unstirr'd, save by the vesper chime That softly floats on high ; Heart-music that, whose every note Is fraught with heaven's own love — A Father's call, to cease from earth. And raise the thoughts above. The chapter clerks in Mary's aisle Before their altar stand ; The good priest of St. Barnabas' Kneels with his faithful band ; And, laden with the burthen rich Of earnest prayer and laud, Their breath to Heaven like incense goes, And bears their souls to God. IN BURLINGTON. 567 And soon, along yon moonlit marge, The sound of holy prayer, And sweet-voiced chant of youths and maids. Shall fill the fragrant air ; For there the college choirs, with psalms Shall make their chantry ring, And sweet St. Mary's daughters join Their compline hymns to sing. Blest evensong ! blest close of day ! Blest hour to Jesus given ! No note of praise, no word of prayer, Shall be unheard in Heav'n. God's rest, sweet sleep, shall fall on those Who thus in Him delight. And a kind Parent's patient love Shall guard them through the night. Unceasing be these cheerful rites. Till time itself shall end ; For, not alone on those who kneel Shall answering grace descend. On friends afar, on Holy Church, On sinners wandering, These faithful orisons shall draw Fresh blessings from our King. LIABILITIES OP ST. MABY S CHUECH. At a meeting of the Vestry, held August 20th, 1860, "the Finance Committee submitted their report, by which it appears that the present liabilities of the Church are a trifle over $21,000." BISHOP ODENHEIMEK RESIGNS THE CHARGE OP THE PARISH. At the same Vestry meeting, Mr. Wm. A. Rogers stated that the Bishop requested him to say to the Vestry, that he wished to resign his charge of the Church, as provided by a resolution passed January 16th, 1860. The Bishop's resignation was ac- cepted, and the following resolution adopted : Resolved, That the thanks of this Vestry be gratefully ten- dered to the Bishop, for so kindly undertaking and discharging the additional labours imposed by his recent charge of St. Mary's Church. ■ Dr. Gauntt offered the following : Resolved, That a Committee of three, be appointed to consult with the Bishop, to select with his approval, a suitable clergy- man to be nominated as Rector of this parish. 568 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH The resolution was adopted, and the chair appointed the fol- lowing Committee : Messrs. Dr. Gauutt, Wm. A. Rogers, E. Howell. EIVKESIDE PROCURED FOR AN EPISCOPAL RESIDENCE. " On the 17th day of July, 1860, the Trustees of Burlington College, assembled at Burlington, having under consideration a deed of trust, whereby the residence on Green Bank, Burling- ton, known as Riverside, with a suitable curtilage, was secured forever as a residence of the Bishop of the Diocese ; ' On motion, it was Resolved, That the Bishop, if he concurs, be requested to report to the next meeting of this Board that he consents to the curtilage so marked and defined, and that he be requested to state at the next Annual Convention, that the curtilage has been assigned to his satisfaction,' " It was thus made my duty, which I hereby discharge to report to this Convention that, whereas,, by a deed of trust, which I append to", and make part of, this Address, the resi- dence on the bank at Burlington, known as Riverside, with a suit- able curtilage, was secured forever as the residence of the Bishop of the Diocese ; I have consented, as Bishop, to the following curtilage marked anJl defined by the Board of Trustees of Bur- lington College, to wit : ' That the ground lying next to the river, west and south of lines parallel with Pearl street and the boundary line of St. Mary's Hall property, the one equi-distant between Pearl street and the River Front of the Mansion ; the other twenty feet south-west of the Chapel wall, be appropriated as the curtilage, with an avenue or passage of eleven feet in width to Pearl street, on the line next to St. Mary's Hall. The pas- sage is intended to give convenient access to Pearl street from the Mansion grounds.' "I deem it proper to state, that after having adjusted the cur- tilage of Riverside, as above reported, they proceeded to resolve, that until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees, the entire grounds of Riverside, as also the Lodge, be left as heretofore in the occupation of the Bishop. Of course such part outside of IN BUELTNGTON. 569 the curtilage to be held at the will of the Trustees, without any responsibility on their part to repair or vehmW—Ejnscojjal Address, 1861. REV. WILLIAM CEOSWELL DOANE ELECTED EECTOE OF ST. MAEY'S PAEISH.t "Burlington, Sept. 17th, 1860. ■" Eev. and Deae Sie : " The undersigned, a Committee of the Wardens and Vestry- men of St. Mary's Church, have the pleasure to announce that at their stated meeting held on the evening of the 10th inst., you were unanimously elected Eector of said Church, to assume the duties at your earliest convenience. " In the present condition of the Church we cannot fix the salary higher than $500 per annum and the Parsonage. "Sincerely trusting you will feel it incumbent on you to accept this call, as true and long tried friends we respectfully suggest the propriety of continuing the services as conducted by your late lamented Father, believing that such a course will be highly acceptable to all the congregation, make us once more a united people, and with your valuable assistance add greatly to the resources of the Parish. *' Desiring an early answer, believe us " Your sincere friends, "Feanklin Gauntt, "Wm. J. Watson. "To the Eev. Wm. Croswell Doane, B. D." t Wm. Croswell Doane, second son of the Et. Eev. George W. Doane, was born in Boston, Mass., March 2d, 1832; removed with his father to Burling- ton in the spring of 1833 ; graduated at Burlington College, Sep. 26th, 1850 ; became a candidate for Holy Orders the same year ; was ordered Deacon, by his father, in St. Mary's Church, Burlington, March 6th, 1853; elected Assist- ant Minister of St. Mary's Parish, Burlington, April 4th, 1853 ; proceeded M. A. in Burlington College, Sep. 29th, 1853 ; was advanced to the priesthood, by his father, in St. Mary's Church, Burlington, March 16th, 1856 ; resigned the Assistantship of St. Mary's, May 2d, 1856 ; and, the same year, proceeded B. D. in Burlington College, and founded St. Barnabas' Free Mission, Bur- lington ; where he wag ministering when chosen Eector of St. Mary's Parish. 570 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH REV. JIE. DOA>rE's LETTER ACCEPTING THE EECTOESHIP OP ST. MARY'S PARISH. " Burlington, Sept. 18th, A. D. 1860, " To Franklin Gauntt, M. D., Wm. J. Watson, Esq., Committee : " Gentlemen — My very kind friends : " My necessary absence from home, under the pressure of a severe bereavement, kept from me until last night, your letter announcing, on behalf of the Vestry of St. Mary's Parish, my unanimous election to be your Rector. I pass over the kind suggestion of the latter portion of your note, as not bearing upon the question in hand, and as trenching upon those spiritual cares which are the sole province of your Rector. But I must say that the reference you make is most grateful to me as recalling the fact that you have honored me with the oflfer to succeed my beloved Father, in a charge to which he devoted so much of his life and love. Hallowed to me by such associations, I feel deeply touched in the mere thought of coming to be the Guard- ian of his memory, his labours, and his grave, in the Parish of my Christian training and confirmation, and first communion and double ordination at his hands ; and among the people for whom he lived and died, and to whom the first three years of my ministry were devoted under him. "After an earnest and solemn consideration of the whole subject, and acting under the entire approval of the Bishop, and under the advice by which my life is mainly governed, (more urgent now since death has sealed the lips of one who gave it,) I have decided, God helping me, to undertake the great and solemn trust, to which, I believe, He calls me through you. You have taken me, 'a man of your coasts,' and set me for your 'watchman,' knowing me thoroughly and well. May God direct and bless the issues of your choice. " While I authorize you to communicate this fact to the Ves- try of St. Mary's Parish, I must ask you also to add to such communication the following statement which I deem necessary to a full and clear mutual understanding from the first : " In coming to St. Mary's Parish to assume entirely and dis- charge, to the best of my ability, the full round of Parochial IN BUKLINGTON. ' 571 duties, I cannot reconcile it to my conscience or my heart to give up the work of my mission, which, under God, owes its origin and continuance to me ; and to the people of which I am bound by the strongest ties of sympathy and love. I know that I ask in such a declaration the exercise of your fullest con- fidence ; but I ask it, sincerely believing myself able to serve the interests of both, by making those interests one ; by a plan whose details I may communicate to you hereafter. " It will of course be essential to this end, that I should have an assistant at once. I believe the way is opening to secure this at slight additional expense to the Parish. And I have no de- sire to make the Vestry responsible except to me. " The selection and appointment of the Assistant resting with me, his remuneration would also come from me. But, while I respect the manner in which the Vestry mention the amount of the Rector's salary as fixed only ' for the present ; ' indicating their own impression of the unfitness of the amount either to the dignity of the Rectorship or to the ability of the congregation, and while I desire in no way, to seek the ' hire ' which is the due of every 'laborer,' I must ask of the Vestry that in acting upon my acceptance they should take ground which will enable me at once to secure and pay for, the services of an Assistant, at, at least, one-half the salary proposed for the Rector. " Beyond this there is no need of words. I shall count upon the hearty co-operation of the Vestry and Parishioners, in an earnest effort to lessen and liquidate the debt resting upon the Parish, and it will be my constant aim to train the people of my charge, to what I believe the essential element of Church exten- sion, and the only true motive and manner of Church support, the abolition of pews, and of every other seeming equivalent for the free gift of our substance to God. " In such heart and such hope I am willing to change my humble and more congenial position for one of harder labours and higher responsibilities. Many personal reasons and press- ing duties will prevent my asking for Institution at the Bishop's hands, before the first Sunday in Advent, Dec. 2d, and. until 572 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH then I should not assume the full personal responsibility of the -charge. "But if the Vestry desire, I will assume the direction of the Parish from and after the 18th day of October; providing for all parochial duties ; and devoting the time between that and my Institutionf to such consultation and thought as may best secure the great end in view. "Earnestly asking the aid and comfort of your prayers; and with the sincere assurance that my constant aim will be the restoration and perpetuation of amity and harmony among our- selves; and with an humble reliance on Him, Who alone maketh men to be of one mind in an house, that He — the Great Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls, may bless this decision, to the advancement of His Church, and the salvation of His souls. "I. remain very sincerely and faithfully, your friend and ser- vant for Jesus' sake, " Wm. Croswell Doaxe." buelingtox college. The first annual commencement of Burlington College, was held on Thursday, the 26th of September, 1850. The pro- gramme on that occasion, will give the best idea of the exer- cises on each similar occasion for ten years following. It reads thus : The Procession will go from the College Librar.y to the General Study in the following ORDER. Faculty of Burlington College. Librarian of Burlington College, and Financial Agent. Teachers of Burlington College. Matron and Ladies connected with Burlington College. Matron and Teachers of St. Mary's Hall. Invited Guests. The Reverend Clergy. Students. Trustees of Burlington College. The Graduating Class. ' Eev. Eeotor. Et. Eev. President. Eev. Principal of St. Mary's Hall. jThe Eev. Mr. Doane was instituted into the rectorship of St. Marv's par- ish, by Bishop Odenheimer, May 26th, 18(JL IN BURLINGTON. 57S ORDER OF EXERCISES IN THE GENERAL STUDY. MUSIC. An English Oration, with the Salutatory Addresses — The Exodus prom Col- lege IS THE Genesis of Life — George McCulloch Miller. The Essay, in Italian — The ' Powek op Association — Geo. Hobart Doane. MUSIC. The Eulogy, in French — Lafayette — William Croswell Doane. The Trilogy, m German — Schblswig Holstein — The Graduating Class. music. The Oration, in Latin — Paena^sus — George McCulloch Miller. The English Oration — Sir Philip Sidney — George Hobart Doane. music. The Dialogue, in Greek — Poetry — Geo. H. Doane, Wm. C. Doane. The English Poem — Martyrs — William Croswell Doane. MUSIC. The Dissertation, in Spanish — Carbon — George McCulloch Miller. An English Oration, with the Valedictory. Addresses — The Last! — Williain Croswell Doane. MUSIC. Investiture of the Class entering College. MUSIC. 12 O'CLOCK, M. The Procession will go from the General Study to St. Mary's Church, in, the following ORDER. 'Rev. Rector. Rt. Rev. President. Rev. Principal of St. Mary's Hall. Faculty of Burlington College. Band of Music. The Graduating Class. Trustees of Burlington College. Matron and Ladies connected with Burlington College. Matron and Teachers of St. Mary's Hall. Librarian of Burlington College, and Financial Agent. Students. Invited Guests. The Reverend Clergy. ORDER OF EXERCISES IN THE CHURCH. Anthem, by the College Choir^l50th Psalm. The Bidding Prayer.. The Litany. Chant, by the College Choir— 118th Psalm. The Baccalaureate Address. Degrees Conferred. Chant, by the College Choir, during, the Investiture— 119th Psalm, 2d part^ The Blessing. Anthem, by the College Choir— Psalm 147. The Holy Communion. Voluntary. 574 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH The Rev. Wiu. Croswell Doane, in his Memoir of his father (pp. 45, 46,) thus describes the scene; "Doctors and Masters and Bachelors and undergraduates, with their distinctive gowns and hoods, were about the Bishop. And the first thing, was to kneel in silent prayer. Then, when the music stopped, he stood erect, and bowed. ' Auditores docti ac benevoli, hi juvenes nostri, primam lauream ambientes, vos, per Oratorem, salutare cupiunt : quod, illis a vobis concessum, fidunt.' And then taking his seat, with a bow to the Salutatorian : ' Orator salu- tatorius, in lingua Latina ascendat.' This was the signal for each, ' Orator, in lingua Gallica, Orator in lingua Vernacula ; Orator Valedictorius.' When all was done the sixth form stood before him; and turning to the audience, cap-in-hand, he said 'Hosce, pueros, olim, de nostra JForma sexta, hodie in classem nostram, junior dictam, admittere proponimus, eosque induere toga virili, Academise Nostras.' And they knelt for his favorite blessing, ' Unto God's gracious mercy, we commit you.' After this, the procession went directly to the Church. Seated in his Episcopal Chair, drawn out to the choir steps, still in Academic dress, with the Rector and Senior Professor on either side, and the candidates for degrees before him ; after the Bid- ding Prayer and Litany, [see p. 488] he delivered his Baccalau- reate. This done, the conferring of degrees began. Standing up, he addressed the Trustees, ' Curatores honorandi, ac reverendi ; juvenes, quos coram vobis, videtis, publico examini, secundum hujus academife leges, subjecti; habiti fuerunt omnino digni, honoribus academicis exornari ; vobis igitur comprobantibus, illos ad gradum petitum, toto animo admittam.' And when the answer came from the President, ' Comprobamus ; ' he took his seat, put on his Oxford cap, and one by one, as the boys knelt before him, he gave them their degree. ' Ad honorem Domini nostri Jesu Christi; ad profectum Ecclesise Sacrosanct^, et omnium studiorum bonorum ; do tibi (putting a Greek Testa- ment in their hands) licentiam legendi, docendi, disputandi, et csetera omnia faciendi ; quse ad gradum Baccalaurei [or, Ma- gistri ; or, Baccalaurei in Uteris sacris] in Artibus, pertinent ; cujus hocce diploma sit testimonium, in Nomine, Pa/tris et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.' And each time, he lifted his cap IN BURLINGTON. 575 at the mention of the Triune Name. The Service ended, always, with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist," ALTJMNI OF BTJELIXGTON COLLEGE. From 1850 to 1860, both years included, there were gradu- ates in Arts, every year continuously, with one exception. The names of these gentlemen, as given in the catalogue for 1872, are as follows : CLASS OF MDCCCL. George Hobart Doane, A. M., M. D Newark, N. J. Rt.Eev.Wm.CroswellDoane,A.M.,B. D.jD.D Albany, N. Y. George MoCulloch Miller, A. M New York, N. Y. Eev. John Trimble, A. M., D. D Georgetown, B. C. Eev. Edward Purdon "Wright, A. M., D. D Dayton, 0. CLASS OP MDCCCLI. Bev. Hobart Chetwood, A. M., B. D Newburgh, N. Y. *Frederiok Augustus Clarke, A. M Elizabethtown, N. J. Eev. Wm. Tilghman Johnston, A. M., B. D Waverly, Md. Eev. Joseph Shepherd Mayers, A.M., B. D Elizabethport, N. J. Christopher Wolfe Smith, A. M Newark, N J. Sheldon Hanford Smith, A. M CLASS OF MDCCCLII. William Cushman Avery, A. M., M. D Oreensborqugli, Ala. Nathaniel Bailey Boyd, A. M Philadelphia, Pa. John Henry Hobart Brientnall, A. M., M. D Newark, N. J. Eev. Francis Dayton Canfleld, A. M Philadelphia, Pa. *George Whiting Garthwaite, A. M Newark, N. J. Eichard Stockton Jenkins, A . M Lancaster, Pa. *Devereux Klapp, A. M Philadelphia, Pa. Charles Willing Littell, A. M Oermantown Pa. *Warren Livingston, A. M New Brunswick, N. J. *Lindley Hoffman Miller, A. M Morristown, N. J. Eev. Walter Alexander Mitchell, A. M., B. D Ellicott City, Md. George Champlin Mason Mumford, A. M New York. Dayton Ogden, A. M Paterson, N. J. Eev. James Atchison Upjohn, A. M Caldwell, N. Y. BACHELOR OF ARTS, honoris causa. William Edward Coale, M. D Boston, Mass. Jacob Da Costa, M. D Philadelphia, Pa. Henry Tudor Brownell Hartford, Conn. * Deceased. 576 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH CLASS OF MDCCCLIIL Isaac P. Brewer, A. B Haddonfield, N. J^ Eev. Gideon J. Burton, A. M Sunhury, Pa. Jeremiah C. Garthwaite, Jr., A. M Newm-k, N. J. C. Gilbert Hannah, A. B Salem, N. J. John Lathrop, A. M Dedkam, Mass. Thomas W. Eyall, A. B Freehold, N. J. J. Watson Webb, Jr., A. B New York. MASTER OF ARTS, honoris causa. Eev. Andrew Mackie Newark, N. J. Jacob Da Costa, M. D Philadelphia, Pa^ JohnL. Blake Orange, N.J. CLASS OF MDCCCLIV. F. W. Alexander, A. M Baltimore, Md. Henry O. Claggett, A. jM Leesburg, Va. Eev. P. Voorhees Finch, A. M Pittsburgh, Pa.. *A. Montgomery King, A. M Newark, N. J. G. Hood McLaughlin, A. M Augusta, Ga. William Vanderpool, A. M Newark, N. J. CLASS OF MDCCCLV. Eev. HughL. M. Clarke, A. M Borne, N. Y. *Eev. George Seymour Lewis, A. M Lewes, Del. Eev. T. Gardiner Littell Wilm,ington, Del. MASTER OF ARTS, honons causa,, *Eev. Harry Finch Shrewsbury, N. J, CLASS OF MDCCCLVI. Luke Davis Chadwick, A. B., Newark, N. J. James Otis Watson, A. B Portsmouth, N. S. *Eev. Eobert Greene Chase, A. M Philadelphia, Pa. Re'f. Edwin Bailey Chase,. A. M Cmnbridgeport, Mass. MASTER OF ARTS,, honoris causa. Eev. John Wragg Shackelford Newark,. N. J. Eev. Edward Augustus Foggo Bordentown, N. J. Eev. Daniel Caldwell Millett Burlington, N. J. CLASS OF MDCCCLVII. *Francisco D. H. Baquet, A. M Burlington, N. J. Bradbury C. Chetwood, A. M Elizabeth, N. J. Eev. Henry W. Nelson, A. M Hartford, Ct. Beach Vanderpool, Jr., A,B Newark, N. J. *Deceased. IN BURLINGTON. 577 MASTER OF AETS, hotioris causa. Eev. William PI. Williams Bidgefidd, Ct. CLASS OF MDCCCLVIII. Henry C. Eussell, A. B Pottsville, Pa. William B. Gifi'en, A. B New Orleans, La. James A. C. Nowland, A. B Neio Castle, Del. Frederic Engle, Jr., A. B Burlington, N. J. MASTER OP AKTS, honoris causa. Eev. William Murphy Snow Hill, Md. Eev. Joseph Dean Philip Brooklyn, N. Y. CLASS OF MDCCCLIX. CLASS OF MDCCCLX. Eev. Custis P. Jones, A. B Washington, D. C. G-en. E. Burd Grabb, A. B Burlington, jY. J. EESOLUTIONS ON^ THE EESIGJSTATIOJSr OF THOMAS MILNOE. At a meeting of the Vestry of St. Mary's Church, held No- vember 7th, 1860, the Committee reported the following reso- lutions, which were unanimously adopted : " Wheeeas, Thomas Milnor, Esq., the Senior Warden and Treasurer of this Parish, has communicated to the Vestry, his desire to resign his positions, both as Warden and Treasurer; "Resolved, That in accepting Mr. Milnor's resignation, the Vestry act only from a sense of courtesy to him and from an unwillingness to resist his plainly expressed wish. "Resolved, That the Vestry cannot sever the official connec- tion, which has so long existed between Mr. Milnor and them- selves, without expressing their sense of his long and faithful service, both as Warden and Treasurer, extending over a period of many years; under depressing and difficult circumstances, calling for the exercise of prudence, patience, forbearance, and liberality, which have never failed. "Resolved, That the Vestry sincerely regret the necessity, which compels them to accept this resignation ; and that as an expression of their regret and esteem, these resolutions be entered on the minutes of the Vestry, and a copy signed by the Rector, and Secretary of the Vestry, be sent to Mr. Milnor. "Wm. Ceoswell Doane, Chairman. "W. A. EOGEES, "H. McDowell." 2o 578 HISTORY OF THE CHUECH PASTORAL LETTER IN BEHALF OP BURLINGTON COLLEGE. "Among the noble foundations for Christian Education, which the zeal of the late Bishop, and the co-operation of gen- erous friends, secured for the Diocese of New Jersey, and the Church at large, is Burlington. College. "As St. Mary's Hall was designed for the education of our daughters, so Burlington College was planned to give our sons a thorough preparatory and university training. This latter Institution has never been adequately sustained by practical sympathy and support; and, therefore, according to mine office, which fills me with solicitude for the proper intellectual as well as Christian nurture of the Iambs of my flock, I now remind the members of my Diocese of their privilege and duty in this particular. " The necessity of a distinctively Christian education, to fit our sons for their political and religious responsibilities, is not more evident, than is the moral obligation resting upon us to sustain, by our patronage and prayers, our own Diocesan Col- lege. Its discipline and, course of study bear the impress of large experience and elegant scholarship, and are perfect for all the purposes of the highest Collegiate and Christian culture ; and there is only wanted the conscientious interest of the church- men of New Jersey, to make the Institution in fact, what, in its theory, it was designed to be by its founder. That interest I now invoke, by commending to your earnest attention the accompanying appeal of the Rector, and by asking you to scru- tinize for yourselves the working of the College as at present in operation, and, if satisfactory, to send there your sons, and the sons of those over whom you have influence. "It is entitled, in my opinion, to entire confidence in all its departments, Moral, Domestic, and Academical; and it possesses in its Rector, the Revei-end J. Breckenridge Gibson, A. M., a gentleman eminently fitted, in connection with his estimable wife, to make the Institution a refined Christian home. "William Henry Odenheimer, "Bishop of New Jersey and' President of Burlington College. "Riverside, February 9th, a. d. 1861." A FALDSTOOL FOR THE EPISCOPAL CHAIR. On the 10th of March, 1861, a Faldstool; of black walnut, was placed in front of the Episcopal Chair, " near to the Holy Table." The book-board of the faldstool has a brass plate, with this inscription : IN BURLINGTON. 579 " THE BISHOP OF NEW JERSEY. "'I was glad when they said unto me, we will go into the House ■of the Lord.' Fourth Sunday in Lent, A. d. 18 31." STATEMENT TO THE CONGREGATION OP ST. MAEY's PARISH, BURLINGTON, N. J. " The Sector, Wardens, and Vestrymen of St. Mary's Parish have long borne, alone, the anxiety consequent upon the large indebtedness of the Parish. The actual labour of the financial administration of its affairs, falls naturally upon them, and they have no disposition to avoid it. But they feel it right that the ■difficulties under which they often labour, should be understood by the congregation, in order that the plans which they adopt may be fairly judged, and the reason of their pecuniary embar- rassment may be fully known. They recognize, moreover, the •entire right of every member of the congregation to be informed ■of the exact position of its affairs ; and feel, that the consequent upon this right, the duty rests upon the people directly, and upon the Vestry, only as their representatives, of assuming, and providing for, the expenses of the Parish. In a word, the Vestry feel that the indebtedness belongs to the congregation, and that they, and not the Vestry, are bound to meet it. " Holding this view, the Vestry, at a meeting held on the 29tli January in this year, passed the following resolution : " 'Resolved, That the Kector, Wardens, and Treasurer, be a committee to prepare a full statement of the financial condition of the Parish, showing their assets and liabilities, revenue and current expenses, with a view of making a detailed report to the congregation.' "The Committee so appointed, after a minute and extended examination of books, papers, reports, and deeds, presented their report, which was accepted and entered upon the minutes of the Vestry. This report, condensed in some points, and in others, enlarged, is now laid before the congregation. " The assets include all the property of the Parish. The Church building is valued at its actual cost ; estimated from a condensed statement of the accounts of the Building Committee, made by the present Treasurer. And the other property is set down at a very moderate valuation. 580 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH "The liabilities will be found to include unpaid interest (monies and salaries of other years) ; but to be made up chiefly of monies borrowed for the erection and completion of the new Church building. ASSETS. Church Building §48,220 00 Old Church 1>780 00 Parsonage and Grounds 3,500 00 Lotin rear..... 2,000 00 14 ground rent — Deeds from T. Dugdale 13,570 00 Other property on Broad street and Pearl street and the Creek 13,000 00 Total assets §82,070 00 LIABILITIES. Advances of former Treasurer §2,968 92 Loan from Board of Island Mana- gers for Church building 10,100 00 Other loans for same object 5,559 25 Unpaid bills and tax 621 51 Unpaid interest 100 00 Unpaid salaries 225 00 Total Liabilities 19,574 68: Excess of Assets over Liabilities $62,495 32 " It will be seen of course from these, that the creditors of the Church are amply and thoroughly secured ; and the Vestry have no doubt that they would be entirely satisfied, if the congrega- tion will provide, as they should, for the prompt and regular payment of the interest as it accrues. It is to this matter that they especially call their attention. At the same time, they feel bound to say to the congregati®n, that in their judgment it would be right and proper to take any means, which would not sacrifice the property of the Church, to lessen the indebtedness. And further, that in their judgment, the standing of the Parish would be materially improved, if an earnest effort were made by gifts and subscripticas, to clear off, entirely, the debt. IN BURLINGTON. 531 (t We ask the attention of tlie congregation now, to a simple ■comparsion of the revenue and current expenses of the Church. fiEVEXUE. Pew rents §1^669 gg Income from 4 rented houses 210 00 Other receipts (wharf and burial ground) ab't.... 100 00 $1,979 88 EXPENSES. Interest to Island Managers $606 00 Other interest 3IX qq Salaries 850 00 Coal and gas 200 00 Incidentals 200 00 §2,167 00 Excess of expenses over revenue, $187.12. " It will be seen at once, that this state of things simply involves a constantly increasing debt ; and places the Parish, ■before the eyes of men, as either insolvent or dishonest. The Vestry are convinced that the congregation will not allow such -an imputation to rest upon a portion of Christ's Church ; and will not leave their representatives, especially the Wardens and Treasurer, in a position so painful and embarrassing. "And the Vestry are equally convinced, that the congregation will see that the deficiency can only be met, by an increase of revenue. The expenses cannot be reduced. The Vestry are assured of this, after a careful examination of the whole case ; and are sure that the congregation will see it. The chief item is the payment of interest, which can only be avoided, by the liquidation of the debt recommended above. The salaries are altogether unworthy of the congregation. And the other items of expense are unimportant. It must also be borne in mind, that in the item of incidental expenses, repairs are included, many of which are much needed now ; and which will increase in amount and necessity every year. ''Simply, therefore, with a view of putting ourselves in a posi- don to meet our yearly expenses, the Vestry appointed a Com- jnittee to propose such a re-assessment of the pews, as would 582 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH make the revenue equal to the current expenses of the Parish ;: aqcl that committee have reported as follows : " ' The committee appointed to revise the pew-rental of St, Mary's Church, recommend to the Vestry for their adoption, the following changes in the assessment of the pews, viz. : PEW. PKESEJTT RENTAL. PKOPOSED EENTAL. EXCESS. No. 20 $40 00 150 00 §10 00 21 40 00 50 00 10 00 22 40 00 45 00 5 00 23...., 40 00 45 00 5 00' 24 35 00 45 00 10 00 25 30 00 40 00 10 00 26 30 00 40 00 10 00- 27 30 00 40 00 10 00 28 50 00 75 00 25 00- 29 50 00 75 00 25 00' 30 30 00 40 00 10 00 62 25 00 35 00 10 00- 63 25 00 35 00 10 00' 64 22 00 30 00 8 00. 65 25 00 35 00 10 00- 67 50 00 75 00 25 00- 68 30 00 40 00 10 00' 69 30 00 40 00 10 00 70. 30 00 40 00 10 00 71 40 00 50 00 10 00 72 50 00, 60 00 10 00 73 50 00 60 00 10 00 74 50 00 60 00 10 00 75 50 00 60 00 10 00 76 , 50 00 60 00 10 00 77 50 00 60 00 10 00 78 50 00 60 00 10 00 'Additional revenue thus gained $303 00' " The Vestry accepted and adopted this report; and as six. months' notice is required to be given, before any change of" assessment can be made obligatory, the following resolution, was unanimously passed : IN BUELINGTON. 683 " 'Resolved, That the Wardens be authorized to state to the pewholders, that on and after the first of October next, the pews will only be rented at the advanced rate ; and also to request those who are willing, to begin the payment of this advanced rate, on the first of April.' " The Vestry are of opinion that this assessment of the pews is by no means too high ; and that the proportion of the rates is much more fair than before. They have no desire to do any thing, but to enable the Parish to pay their honest debts. They avail themselves of the only means to increase the revenue; and they distribute the additional payments so that they fall heavily upon no one. " The Vestry desire also, to remind the worshippers in St. Mary's Church, that while free sittings are cheerfully accorded to any persons in the unrented pews, so that all who will, are welcome to the privileges of the House of God ; still, as the Parish relies almost entirely for its support, upon the pew rents, it is desirable that all regular worshippers who can, should con- tribute towards the maintenance of the services, according to their ability, by renting seats. " The Vestry think it right, further to say to the congrega- tion, that they have in hand the preparation of a map, which will show accurately the situation of the property still in pos- session of the Parish ; and also what portions of it have been disposed of; with the amounts received for it; and further showing the property held by ground-rent deeds, with state- ments of interest received and due upon them. This, as soon as prepared, they propose to submit" to the congregation, " In devising some means of reducing, if possible, the liabili- ties of the Parish, the Vestry having laid out burial lots in the rear of the new Church, f have now prepared by-laws in regard to them, and a form of certificate conveying them to purchasers. The Wardens are prepared to sell these lots, and to give any desired information in regard to them : and the Vestry earnestly call the attention of the congregation to this method of liquidat- ing the debt of the Church ; while they secure a sacred and safe t "The neio part of the burying ground, is an intrusion on the lands left by the Eev. John Talbot for the use of the Kectors of St. Mary's Church. \Vm. Allen Johnson, Sector, December lOlh, 1868." — MS. Memorandum in Parish Archives. 584 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH burial place. All the proceeds of such sales will be appropriated to lessening the amount of the Church's indebtedness. " One thing only remains, which the Vestry feel it their duty to lay before the congregation. "Among the liabilities included in the above estimates, are four items of amounts which should have been paid last quarter. They amount to |325; and include, A balance of interest to Island Managers, due Sep- tember 25th, 1860 $100 00 One quarter's salary due the Rector, January 18th, 1861 125 00 Taxes , 50 00 Coal 60 00 $325 00 " The Vestry are very anxious that the burden of this should not lie upon the incoming pew-rents ; but that they may be left clear to meet the expenses due on the 1st of April, and until October 1st. They have therefore by resolution, requested the Rector to make a special Offertory for this purpose, and give due notice of it to the people. The Rector having assented to this, and intending to devote to this object the Oifertory on Easter Sunday, March 31st, the Vestry urge upon the congrega- tion that they should come forward and meet the call presented to them. "Asking for this statement your careful and candid consider- ation, and begging, upon all we think or do, the blessing of Almighty God, we remain yoiir faithful friends and servants for Christ's sake ; "Wm. Ceoswell Doane, "Rector of St. 3fary's Church. " Wm. A. Rogers, 1 ^, , ^^r ■> "FeanklinGauntt, I ^^'""'"^ ^^ardens. "Edwaed B. Geubb, Treasurer. "Samuel Rogees, 1 "Elias Hoavell, " Wm. J. Watson, \ Vestrymen. "H. McDowell, "C. S. GUANTT, "Burlington, N. J., March 19th, 1861." IN BURLINGTON. 585 THE GRAVE OF BISHOP DOANE. The place of Bishop Doane's interment, in St. Mary's Church- yard — not far from the northeast corner of the new Church — is marked with a coped-tomb, of brown free stone, of admirable design and workmanship. The mitre, the pastoral staff and keys, and the crown of thorns, are chief among its sculptured symbols; while, beginning at the head, and running around the plinth of the upper base is this inscription : ^ Jesu Meeoy. Geoege Washington Doane, D. D., LL. D., foe XXVII YEARS Bishop of New Jersey: born, May 27, A. D. MDCCXCIX; FELL asleep, ApFvIL 27, A. D. MDCCCLIX: in PACE. "I have waited for Thy salvation, Lord." On the end — at the foot of the monument — are these words : ^ In. Memoriam. EPISCOPI. Neo-C-