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TABLE OF CONTENTS Volume VI FACE CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX TO LETTERS, MAY, 1808, TO FEBRUARY, 1811 ix THE CORRESPONDENCE OF JOHN HENRY HOBART 3 ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO LETTERS, MAY, 1808, TO FEBRUARY, 1811 575 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ANNOTATIONS 581 LIST OF BOOKS REFERRED TO 593 INDEX 603 CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX TO LETTERS MAY, 1808, TO FEBRUARY, I8II Note. A brief biographical sketch precedes the first letter of each corre- spondent, which is distinguished by an asterisk in the Jolloxving list. Un- less the contrary is stated, all letters are addressed to John Henry Hobart DATE LETTER PAGE 1808, May 2 Davenport Phelps 3 1808, May 5 Constitution of the Diocese 0 f Rhode Island 10 1808, May 15 Thomas & James Swords 13 1808, May 17 * Thomas Lyell 18 1808, May 31 James Abercrombie 33 1808, "June 6 James Kemp 35 1808, June 9 *Ward Fairchild 38 1808, June 10 Ward Fairchild 39 1808, June 10 John Churchill Rudd 41 1808, June 10 *John Croes 51 1808, June 13 Joseph Jackson 55 1808, June 20 Elias Bayley Dayton 64 1808, June 22 Joseph Grove John Bend 65 1808, June 27 Jasper Davis Jones 71 1808, June 29 Joseph Grove John Bend 72 1808, July 2 Paul Trapier Gervais 75 1 808, July 5 Cyrus Stebbins n 1808, July 8 Seth Hart 79 1808, July 15 James Abercrombie 80 1808, July 28 Joseph Prentice 82 1808, August 5 James Abercrombie 85 1808, August 17 Certificates to Donald Eraser from John Rodgers, August 13, 1808 87 Samuel Latham Mitchell, August 13, 1808 87 Benjamin Moore, August 15, 1808 87 Robert Lenox, August 17 , 1808 87 Cix] CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX DATE LETTER PAGE 1808, AuguU 16 John Croes 90 1808, August 20 Bela Hubbard lOI 1808, September 8 James Kemp 103 1808, September 24 James Abercrombie 105 1808, September 28 *John Rhea Clarendon Smith 115 1808, Oaoher II John Croes 119 1 808, Oaoher 1 1 James Kemp 122 1808, Oaober 14 Daniel Nash 125 1808, Oaoher 14 James Dewar Simons 128 1808, Oaoher 24 Joseph Grove John Bend 133 1808, Oaober 28 James Chapman 134 1808, Oaoher 31 * Frances Brenton 135 1808, November I Bela Hubbard 136 1808, November 10 *Jedediah Fay 138 1808, November 21 *John Stanford 141 1808, December 6 John Churchill Rudd 144 1808, Z)^««i^r 10 James Dewar Simons 146 1808, December 16 *John Rowe Parker 148 1808, DeccTuber 22 *John H. Jacocks 153 1809, "January 1 1 James Kemp 158 1809, January 12 Aaron Ogden 160 1809, January 21 Elias Bayley Dayton 162 1809, February 11 Joseph Grove John Bend 163 1809, February 16 Joseph Jackson 167 1809, February 17 Elias Bayley Dayton 173 1809, March 2 William Pryce 174 1809, March 6 John H. Jacocks 176 1809, March 10 John Henry Hobart to Elias Bayley Dayton 179 1809, March 10 John Churchill Rudd 184 1809, March 18 Elias Bayley Dayton 185 1809, March 20 James Robertson 186 1809, Mirc/; 28 Elias Bayley Dayton C ^ ] 188 CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX 1809 [809 [809 [809 [809 [809 1809 1809 [809 1809 [809 [809 [809 1809 [809 [809 [809 [809 [809 [809 [809 [809 [809 [809 [809 [809 DATE LETTER PAGE April 10 John Churchill Rudd 190 April 11 * Walter Smith 192 April 1^ John Churchill Rudd 198 April zz * Asa Eaton . 201 April 25 David English 203 April 25 David English 204 April * Robert Gibson 2 1 3 May I * Sarah Startin 219 May 6 Joseph Grove John Bend 220 May 9 * William Day to Elias Bayley Dayton 222 May 12 Elias Bayley Dayton 223 May 20 John Rowe Parker 225 May 22 Bela Hubbard 226 May 24 James Robertson 227 May 24 Elias Bayley Dayton 229 May 24 *Amos Pardee to Thomas and James Swords 230 May 29 Joseph Prentice 233 May 31 Joseph Grove John Bend 240 yune 3 *John C. Handy 241 June 7 * Barzillai Bulkley 244 June 19 Ward Fairchild 246 June 19 Joseph Grove John Bend 247 July 8 Joseph Grove John Bend 252 July 10 *L. Schweitzer 255 July 19 James Dewar Simons 257 July ig Joseph Grove John Bend 260 July 24 John Henry Hobart to James Chapman 262 July 25 James Chapman 263 July 27 Seth Hart 264 August I Joseph Grove John Bend 265 August 2 * Rebecca Frazer 267 August 3 James Abercrombie 269 CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX DATE LETTER PAGE 1809 August 15 *John Bowden 276 1809 August 19 *John Davis 285 1809 September 29 Frederic Beasley 287 1809 September 29 John Reed 289 1809 September 29 * Henry James Feltus 296 1809, Ofiober 5 Davenport Phelps to Benjamin Moore 297 1809, Oitober 1 1 James Robertson 302 1809, Oaober 20 Joseph Prentice 306 1809, Oflober 30 James Kemp 308 1809, Oeiober 30 John Churchill Rudd 312 1809, November 18 Asa Eaton 313 1809, November 22 Joseph Grove John Bend 315 1809, November 27 Parker Adams 3^7 1809, November 29 James Abercrombie 319 1809, December 8 Paul Trapier Gervais 321 1809, December 1 2 John Churchill Rudd 323 1809, December 15 *Asahel Davis 324 1809, December 16 * Edmund Jennings Lee 326 1809, December 19 Aaron Ogden 327 1809, December 1 1 John Churchill Rudd 328 1809, December 22 John Churchill Rudd 330 1809, December 22 James Kemp 340 1809, December 29 Thomas Swords 343 1809 James Abercrombie 345 I8I0, January 12 James Chapman 348 1810, January 14 Edmund Jennings Lee 351 I8IO, January 23 * Dudley Atkins Tyng to William Harris 354 I8I0 Jane Tongrelou Dayton 358 I8I0, February 5 Amos Glover Baldwin 360 I8I0, February 1 7 Edmund Jennings Lee 365 I8I0, February 24 Rufus King 369 I8I0, February 27 Frederic Beasley [ xii ] 370 CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX DATE LETTER PAGE 1810, March 19 James Abercrombie 374 1810, March 22 Frederic Beasley 376 1 810, March 26 Edmund Jennings Lee 379 18 10, March 30 John H. Jacocks 382 1810, April 3 Joseph Prentice 386 1 8 10, Jpril 7 * Abraham Bronson 388 1810, Jpril 10 Frederic Beasley 393 1 8 10, April 19 Frederic Beasley 396 1810, April 20 Elias Bayley Dayton 400 1810, May 8 Davenport Phelps 401 1 810, il^ijy 12 Parker Adams 406 1810, yl/a;v 12 Daniel Nash 407 1810, May 17 Seth Hart 409 1810, iWa>' 19 Bela Hubbard to Abraham Beach 412 1810, May 23 * Susan Ingraham 420 1 8 1 0, Jaw^ 1 1 James Chapman 422 18 10, June 27 James Dewar Simons to Nathaniel Bowen 424 1810 Joseph Jackson 435 1 8 10, July 19 * Charles Stewart 442 1 8 10, August 2 * Daniel Barber 447 1 8 10, August 8 John Bowden to Benjamin Moore 451 1 8 10, August 18 Daniel Nash 453 1 8 1 0, August 3 1 * Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk 468 1 8 1 0, September 1 1 James Abercrombie 469 I 8 1 0, September 1 8 John Reed 471 1 8 10, O^Oi^fr I Joseph Grove John Bend 475 1 8 1 0, OStober 9 *Anna Hoffman 476 1810, OStoher 13 William Smith 477 1810, Otloher 14 Daniel Nash 480 1 8 10, OSlober 17 * Daniel Burhans 482 1 8 10, O£iober 20 James Abercrombie 488 I 810, Oclober 24 James Abercrombie C xiii ;] 489 CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX 1810, 1810, 1810, 1810, 1810, 1810, 1 8 10, 1810, 1 8 10, 1810, 1811, 1811, 1811, 1811, 1811, 1811, 1811, 1811, i8ii. DATE LETTER PAGE OSiober 24 Charles Stewart 491 OSiober 29 Elias Bayley Dayton 495 OSlober 30 *John Owen to Benjamin Moore 496 November I John Reed 499 November 3 Joseph Jackson 501 November II Jane Tongrelou Dayton 508 November 16 Frederic Beasley 510 November 25 *John Vanderbilt Bartow 513 November 30 James Dewar Simons 520 December 24 * Gilbert Hunt Sayres 524 "January 4 Davenport Phelps 528 January 7 Charles Seabury 539 January 22 * Lewis Pintard Bayard 543 January -r^x * David Huntington 547 February 4 Gilbert Hunt Sayres 549 February 15 *John Brady 550 February 19 John Reed 552 February 20 Cyrus Stebbins 555 February 20 * Timothy Clowes 558 1806,* February 6 James Kemp 569 * Owing to the wrong endorsement, this letter was found pasted into the book containing the letters of 181 1, which accounts for its not being published in correfl chronological order. Ed. [ xiv ] THE CORRESPONDENCE OF JOHN HENRY HOBART MAY, 1808 TO FEBRUARY, 18II THE CORRESPONDENCE OF JOHN HENRY HOBART FROM DAVENPORT PHELPS Geneva May 2 1808. Rev & Dear Sir, IT has been matter of frequent & painful refle6lion that I should have left N York without even making an acknow- ledgement for the friendly relief you gave my daughter. The obligation should surely have been both acknowledged & paid. The former is now gratefully done, & the latter shall not long remain undone. You will doubtless learn from my letter to the Bishop what is the general state of these western Churches, and will re- joice that Episcopacy, thro' the fostering care of the Society in N York under God, is extending its borders in a country where se6lary principles are indefatigably taught & cherished. The lately organized Church at Pittstown, 30 or 31 miles west of this affords good symptoms of permanency, & the other churches are making a gradual progress towards re- spe61:ability. The number of communicants has been increased and there appears to be a more devout attendance upon y^ public offices of the Church, both by our own members & others, than heretofore. And I hope & trust, it may in truth be ere long said, with respect of this late howling desert, that y'= wilderness buds & blossoms like y*^ rose. I earnestly hope that my application thro the Bishop for a few additional books, may not be deemed either untimely or C 3 2 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE unreasonable, for I am not strongly persuaded of the great utility of such gratuities, and am Rev & d^ Sir Your very affe6l? friend Serv" & bro"", D. Phelps. Rev D". Hobart Superscription : Rev". John H. Hobart, D.D. New York. ANNOTATIONS Daughters of Davenport Phelps. Davenport Phelps had four daughters : Lucy, born October 21, 1786. She married Dr. Ido Ellis. Theodora, born January 23, 1795; died November 12, 1816. AuRELiA, born January 22, 1797; died October 3, 1862. Sarah, born July 4, 1798. She married Bennett C. Fitzhugh. It is probably to his eldest daughter that Mr. Phelps alluded. The Society for the P?-omotwn of Religion and Learning. For notice see Volume III, page 133. Pittstozvn. St. Paul's Church, Alleii's Hill. A town was formed in Ontario County in 1796, under the name of Pittstown. On April 6, 1808, the name was changed to Honeoye, and on April 11, 1815, to Richmond. It is situate on the western border of the county, south of the centre, a large portion lying near the foot of Honeoj^e Lake, with a narrow strip extending along the east shore of that lake and its inlet to the southern border of the county. In 1795 it was setded by Lemuel and Cyrus Chipman, Philip Reed, Levi Blackmur, Nathaniel Harmon, and Isaac Adams. The town was named after Captain Pitts, who opened the first tavern. The first sermon in its new setdement was preached in 1792 by the C 4 ] DAVENPORT PHELPS Rev. Samuel Mills. In 1795 Captain Pitts and his sons engaged the Rev. Zadoc Hunn to preach in the setdement one-eighth of his time. A Congregational Church was organized November 4, 1802, by Rev. Joseph Grover and Rev. Jacob Crane, with eleven members. On St. Mark's Day, 1808, as a result of a thorough visit in the town, Davenport Phelps organized St. Paul's Church, Allen's Hill. On April 19, 1813, a moreformal organization was effected, when Samuel Whit- ney and Da\id Crawford were elected wardens; David Akins, Samuel Chipman, William Small, Eli Hill, Dennis Whitney, James Hender- son, Orra Akins, and Peter Allen, vestrymen. In 1815 the Rev. Alan- son W. Welton was placed in charge, and was missionary throughout this whole region. A church was built in 1816, and consecrated by Bishop Hobart. Among the rectors up to 1912 have been George H. Norton, Edward Livermore, Alexander H. Rogers, Lewis L. Rogers, Henry M. Brown, Jeremiah Cooper, H. V.Gardner, David Moir, John Robert Kennedy-Bell, Arthur Hallett Mellen, William Henry Goss, and Edwin Johnson. In April, 1912, the parish was under the Archdeacon of Rochester. According to the American Church Alma- nac for 1912, there were twenty-five communicants. c 5 : THE CONSTITUTION OF THE DIOCESE OF RHODE ISLAND THERE were four parishes in Rhode Island in the colonial period: Trinity Church, Newport; St. Paul's Church, Narragansett ; King's Church, Providence, afterward St. John's; and St. Michael's Church, Bristol. Mission work was done successfully in Warwick, Tiverton, Freetown, and other places. According to the rule of the Venerable Propagation Society, the clergy met at frequent intervals in voluntary conventions, sometimes joining with those of Massachu- setts or Connecticut, and occasionally with all the missionaries in New England. After the Revolution the organization of a diocese was de- layed until 1790. On November 18 of that year there assembled in Trinity Church, Newport, William Smith, rector of Trinity Church, Newport, and Moses Badger, rector of King's Church, Providence, together \vith John Handy and Robert N. Auchmuty of Newport; Jeremiah Fones Jenkins and John Mumford of Providence ; and John Usher of Bristol, lay delegates. Mr. Badger was elected president and Mr. Auchmuty, secretary. A sermon was preached by Mr. Smith. The Convention gave its consent to the seventeen canons of the Gen- eral Convention of 1789, and promised due obedience to them. It voted "That the Right Rev'd Father in God, Samuel Seabury, D.D. , Bishop of the Church in Connecticut, be and is hereby declared Bishop of the Church in this State; that the Rev'd Moses Badger and William Smith be requested to write and address him on the subject; and that the Letters of recognition and Episcopal acceptance be entered upon the Journals of this Convention ; and farther, that Copies of said Letters be transmitted to the respective Churches in the State to be entered on their Records." [Journals, 1790-1832, as quoted on page 345 of volume it of Batclwlder' s History of the Eastern Diocese^ Bishop Seabury accepted the charge, and visited the state several times. It was at the Convention held in Trinity Church, Newport, on October 8, 1794, that it was "voted that the Rev. Abraham L. Clarke, Mr. John Bourse, and Mr. Robert N. Auchmutv be a com- mittee to draft a constitution for the Episcopal Church of this State, which shall be presented each congregation for their Revision and C 6] RHODE ISLAND DIOCESAN CONSTITUTION approbation, at their next Easter meeting, and be transmitted to the next meeting of the Convention for Ratification." [^Joitnia/s, 1790- 1832, p. 17.] This meeting was held at Bristol on July 8, 1795. Bishop Seabury was present and presided. The constitution was presented and adopted. Bishop Seabury's jurisdiction was recognized in these words : "Article 3. This Church shall continue in connection with the Church in the State of Connecticut, as one diocese, until it may be deemed by the then existing Convention expedient or necessary to have a Bishop to reside within this State." [Journals, 1790-1832, p. 19.] The death of Bishop Seabury in Februar}^ 1796, left the diocese without Episcopal supervision. It was expected in Connecticut that the association with that diocese would continue. Indeed, in a letter of sympathy upon the death of Bishop Seabury, dated at Newport, March 29, 1796, and signed by the rectors of Newport and Provi- dence, William Smith and Abraham Lynsen Clarke, with Robert N. Auchmuty of Newport and John J. Clarke of Providence, are these paragraphs : "We conceive it our duty at this time to join with you in paying our tribute of Regard to the memory of our worthy Bishop, and to call upon you for a continuance of our common ecclesiastical interest and diocesanal unity. . . . From the paucity of our Congregations, we pretend not to any share in your election ; only to be admitted so far do we request to homologate your choice and to give an adjunct suffrage and recommendation in favour of the elect whom ye under the direction of Almighty God may judge worthy of filling the Episcopal Chair." The clergy of Rhode Island were duly nodfied of the election of Dr. Bowden in June, 1796, and upon his final declination in 1797, of the elecdon of Dr. Jarvis. But the Convention of 1798, which met on July 11 in Newport, after expunging the eleventh and thirteenth articles of the original constitution, which related to the discipline of communicants by the parish priest, adopted this in place of the origi- nal third article: " Ardcle 3. The Convendon shall have discretionary power to invite any American Bishop to comprehend the Churches in his Diocese until it shall be deemed expedient by the then existing Convention to C 7 1 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE elect a Bishop who shall reside in this State." [Journals, 1790-1832, p. 24.] Under this article Bishop Bass of Massachusetts was chosen dio- cesan. He accepted in a letter dated "Boston, July 20, 1798," and signed "Edward, Bishop of the prot. epis. Church in Massachu- setts." No change ^\as made in the constitution upon the death of Bishop Bass, September 1, 1803. Three years later the diocese was placed under the charge of Bishop Moore of New York, but he de- clined to accept the election. Soon after plans were formulated for the confederation known as the Eastern Diocese, which included the dioceses of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Ver- mont. Dr. Gris\\'old of Bristol \\as chosen by the confederated dio- ceses as Bishop, and consecrated May 29, 1811, in Trinity Church, New York City. At the Convention held in Providence, April 27, 1814, the Bishop, Salmon Wheaton, rector of Trinity Church, New- port, Nathan Bourne Crocker, rector of St. John's Church, Provi- dence, and Nathan Searle were appointed a committee to revise the constitution. Their report was made to the Convention held in Bristol on May 10, 1815. The document presented retained verj^few of the provisions of the amended constitution of 1 798, and was unanimously adopted by the Convention. The report is given in full: The committee appointed to revise the Constitution submit the fol- lowing : Constitution of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of Rhode Island. Article 1. There shall be a convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this State on the First Tuesday in June, in each year, in such place as shall be determined by the Bishop for the time being. Article 2. The Bishop shall have pow er to call Special Conventions when he may judge it conducive to the good of the Church or when applied to for that purpose by the Standing Committee ; and in case there should be no Bishop resident in the State, the Standing Com- mittee shall have power to call Special Conventions and also to deter- mine the place at which the Annual Convention shall be holden. Article 3. The Convention shall he composed of the officiating Min- isters settled in the Churches of this State, and of Lay members con- C 8 -] RHODE ISLAND DIOCESAN CONSTITUTION sisting of one or more Delegates from each Church, to be chosen by the Vestry or Congregation. Article 4. Every Convention shall be opened with prayers and a ser- mon and the Preacher shall be nominated by the Bishop. In case of a vacancy in the Episcopal Chair, the Preacher shall be appointed by the Convention. Article 5. The Bishop shall preside in the Convention, but when absent, the Rector of the Church where the Convention is holden shall be President. Article 6. A Secretary shall be chosen upon the assembling of the annual Convention froin among the members thereof, who shall re- main in office until the meeting of the next Convention. His duty shall be to take the minutes of their proceedings, to preserve their journals and records, to attest the public acts of the Body, and faithfully to deliver into the hands of his successor all Books and Papers relative to the Concerns of the Convention which may be in his possession. It shall also be his duty to give notice to each minister and vestry of the time and place appointed for the meeting of the succeeding Convention. .\rticle 7. In all matters which shall come before the Convention the Clergy and Laity shall deliberate in one Body, and in voting the Clergy shall \ote by Individuals and the Laitj' by Congregations, and a majority of the votes of the two Orders joindy shall be decisive. But, if in any case it be required by two votes the two Orders shall vote separately and the concurrence of a majority of each Order shall be necessary to constitute a decision. Article 8 . The mode of altering this Constitution shall be as follows : — A proposition for amendment shall be introduced in writing, and con- sidered in the Convention, and if approved of shall lie OAcr to the next Convention ; and if again approved of in the next ensuing Convention by a majority of the two Orders voting thereon separatelv, the change shall take place and the Constitution so altered shall be valid and obligatory. {.Toumals, 1790-1832,/). 55.^ In its main features, although altered at various times, the Constitu- tion of 1815 is still that of the Diocese of Rhode Island. The consti- tution Avhich follows, attested by the secretary, is the amended one of 1798. [ 9 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ Constitution of the Diocese of Rhode Island ] Constitution of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of Rhode Island. ARTICLE V} The Protestant Episcopal Church in the X\. State of Rhode Island, hath, and ought to have, in common with all other denominations of Christians, full and unalienable powers to regulate the concerns, of their own communion. 2"^ Under the prote6iion, and agreeably to the institution of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, this Church shall always hold the three Orders of Bishop, Priest and Deacon, as essen- tially and indispensably necessary to the right and due Ad- ministration of the Word and Sacraments. 3*?. The convention shall have discretionary power to invite any American Bishop to comprehend the Churches in this State, in his Diocese, untill it shall be deemed expedient by the then existing Convention to e\e6t a Bishop, who shall reside in this State. 4**' An annual Convention consisting of the clergy, and one or more lay Delegates from each congregation, shall be holden on the second Wednesday in July, or any other day appointed by the Bishop and Standing committee of the State, in each Parish by rotation and to be always opened with prayer and a Sermon. 5'!' The Bishop, if present, shall preside ex-officio, but if ab- sent, the Re61:or of the Parish where the convention is held shall preside, de Jure, and the Articles & Canons of the gen- eral Convention shall be the Rule whereby the convention shall a6i. RHODE ISLAND DIOCESAN CONSTITUTION 6'.!" At every annual Convention there shall be appointed a Standing committee consisting of the clergy and one lay member from each Church, whose extent of duty and power shall from time to time be defined by the convention, and they shall report their proceedings to every ensuing convention. 7'!^ The Clergy & Laity, in convention shall deliberate and vote in one body, but, if required by any member, may vote as two distinft orders, and the joint concurrence of both shall be necessary to give validity to every measure. S*,!" Every Clergyman canonically ordained and indu6f ed into every Congregation in this State, shall be deemed a member ex-officio. 9'.^ If any Clergyman in this State shall demean himself in such manner as to incur censure, his crimination shall be made out in writing and signed by two or three Witnesses as dire6led in the holy Scriptures, and forwarded to the Bishop, in order that he may proceed with the same according to the nature and evidence of the accusation. io*.Mf any Clergyman shall exclude from the holy Com- munion any one of the communicants, he shall transmit an account of his so doing to the Bishop within forty days with the nature of the offence and the evidence by which the charge is supported, and the Bishop's Sentence shall be decisive, unless the suspended person shall think proper to appeal to a council of Bishops. 1 1*.!" If a Clergyman thinks himself aggrieved by any of his Parishioners, or if any Parishioner, on the other hand, thinks he is aggrieved by his Clergyman, so highly that a reconcilia- tion cannot be brought about by private conferences, or by the interposition of friends, which shall be first tried, the party aggrieved may complain to the Bishop in writing stating the nature of his complaint with his proofs; and the Bishops sen- [ 11 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE tence shall be decisive, unless the parties appeal to a council of Bishops. 1 2'!' That any Church in this State which has not acceeded to the Constitution, may hereafter, and on so doing may be entitled to a representation in the Convention of this State. I hereby Certify that the above is a true extract from the Book of Records belonging to the Convention of the Episco- pal Church in the State of Rhode Island. Jere"? F.Jenkins. Secretary. Providence May 5''' 1808. No superscription. ANNOTATION Jeremiah Fones Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins belonged to a family which had for many years been iden- tified with King's Church, Providence, now St. John's. During the RcAolution he appears to have been under suspicion like other Church- men. In November, 1780, with William Morris, Preston Mann, and Nathaniel Gardiner, he AAas confined to the precincts of East Green- wich in the custody of "the justices of the superior Court of Judi- cature," upon "suspicion of being concerned in inimical measures to this and the United States." In 1788 Mr. Jenkins was elected junior warden of St. John's Church, a position which he held for die remainder of his life. From 1792 to 1812 he was secretary of the Convention of the Diocese of Rhode Island. In December, 1799, he was a member of the committee of the town of Providence to ar- range for an appropriate observance of the death of George Wash- ington. He was a liberal benefactor of St. John's Church. He died in 1814. C 12 J THOMAS & JAMES SWORDS [ From Thomas &. James Swords ] Dear Sir WE were favoured in course of mail with your Letter of the 9''^ inst. Mr. Burhans called on us in his way to Baltimore, and to him we gave the little packet containing the Journals which you requested might be sent. On Saturday evening we received the Magazine, and were about putting it up to send by mail this morning when Mr Chapman called & informed us that Mr. Onderdonk had yesterday set out for Baltimore, and had taken one with him for you. By the first vessel that sails from this for Baltimore, we shall send a couple of hundred copies of Skirmer's Prhnitive Truth & order. We will be much obliged by your bearing this work in mind, and when occasion offers, mentioning it to the Clergy & others whom you may meet with that are inclined to pro- mote the good cause of Episcopacy. On consideration we have thought it best to send a copy of the Magazine by the mail of this day, because you may have occasion to part with one before your return. With sincere wishes for the pleasantness of your Journey, — for the success of your obje6l — and for your safe return to your family, we are very truly D^Sir Yours afFeftionately T. & J. Swords. New York May i 5 I 808 No superscription. I IS ] HOB.ART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS Daniel Biirhans. See sketch which precedes his letter of June 10, 1816. The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. James Chapman. For sketch see Volume V, page 343. Benjamin Tredivell Onderdonk. See sketch which precedes his letter of August25, 1812. John Skinner. John, a son of John Skinner, who was minister of the non-juror con- gregation at Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was born in 1774. He studied theology, and became a non-juror minister of a chapel near Ellon, Aberdeenshire. In 1775 he was chosen minister of the Longacre Chapel, Aberdeen. In 1782 he was consecrated as coadjutor to Bishop Kilgour of that diocese. He was the prime mover for the consecration of Samuel Seabury by the Scottish Bishops in his own chapel, Novem- ber 14, 1784. In 1787 he became Primus of the Scotdsh Church. He died in 1816. His chief works are "Lenten Lectures," " ALayman's Account of his Faith and Practice," "Office of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, "and the "Primitive Truth and Order Vindicated," which was published in 1803, and reprinted by Thomas & James Swords. C 14 H THOMAS LYELL THOMAS, a son of John and Sarah Lyell, was born in Rich- mond County, Virginia, May 13,1775. His father was a planter, a member of the Church of England, who brought up his family in a strictly religious manner. In the disturbances caused b}' the Re\o- lution the parochial clergy were lax in caring for those in the remote part of their parishes. As a consequence, men like John Lyell and his children received their spiritual ministrations from the itinerant and powerful Methodist preachers. Before he Avas fifteen Thomas Lyell began to exhort in Methodist meetings. He was admitted to preach on trial by the Conference of 1792. He was first placed on the Fredericic circuit in Virginia, but in a short time was transferred to the New England circuit, where he made a deep impression upon the thousands that heard him. When in Providence he gained the friendship of Mr. Bowen, then at St. John's Church, afterward Bishop of South Caro- lina. He returned to the southward, and in 1801 was elected chap- lain of the House of Representatives. He used to tell what a shock it was to him when he attended President Jefferson's first official dinner, that neither the chaplain of the Senate nor himself w as called upon to say grace. Serious examination of the claims of the Church of his baptism led him to seek holy orders. HeA\as made deacon by Bishop Claggett, June 14, 1804. He was immediately called to the rectorship of Christ Church, New York City, vacant by the removal of Dr. Pil- more to Philadelphia. He was inducted and ordained priest by Bishop Moore. Mr. Lyell was admirably suited for a parish which had been accustomed to the eloquence and enthusiasm of Dr. Pilmore. Under him Christ Church progressed and became a strong parish. From the commencement of his work in New York, Dr. Lyell was associated with the varied interests and societies of the Church. He was secre- tary of the Bible and Prayer Book Society, a trustee of various boards, of the General Theological Seminary and other institutions, and in every position was careful, exact, and efficient. Dr. Hobart had a great affection for him, and he won the confidence and respect of his breth- ren. He showed great sagacity in the conduct of parish affairs, and was able in the new location of the parish on Anthony Street to prove that distance from the centre of population A\as no bar to large congrega- tions and prosperity. Dr. Lyell died suddenly of influenza, March 4, C 15 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE 1848. He w as married three times, and was survived by his third wife. From the funeral address of his friend, the Rev. Dr. William Berrian, these passages are of interest : "When it became generally known, upon the incurable illness of Bishop Moore, that Dr. Hobart was looked to by the great body of the clergy and laity as pre-eminently fitted to be his successor, all the ele- ments of discontent, envy, and malice, broke forth to defeat his elec- tion, and discord and confusion prevailed in the Church. Mr. Lyell was at all times, from his constitutional temperament, as well as from his sense of Christian duty, an enemy of disorder and misrule, and a lover of unity, harmony, and peace. His place, therefore, in that season of trouble, was quickly found ; but no one, perhaps, maintained it in that painful contest at so dear a cost. The father of the companion of his bosom, whom he sincerely loved, was the very person who was put in opposition to his friend. The struggle, to a man of kindly feelings, as his certainly were in all the relations of life, and the disregard to the interests of his family, which the course he had adopted would be apt to involve, may easily be conceived; but these considerations, however embarrassing they may have been, were as dust in the bal- ance when weighed with his duty. He was among the most active and zealous of Dr. Hobart' s friends, in the elevation of him to the Epis- copate, and among the most stedfast and faithful of his supporters in all the difficulties and trials to which it exposed him. "But it would be impossible to run over, within the brief limits of this address, even in the most cursory manner, the several points in his history, which it might be interesting to touch. The life of a par- ish priest, who pursues the even tenor of his way in the quiet discharge of his duties, presents but little for the contemplation of the world at large, but much, very often, for the eye of God. But in that little world within which the labors of our departed friend have been more par- ticularly prescribed, if all could be seen, and all could be known of the fruits of those labors, I verily believe that it would be one of the most thrilling stories to the devout mind that ever was told. Forty-four years of a faithful servant of God spent in one parish, where so many thou- sands have been born, lived, and died in it, before he was gathered to his fathers ; where they were signed b_v his hand in baptism -with the sign of the cross ; where they were emphatically instructed by him in after life, in the doctrines of the cross ; where they were exhorted by C 16 : THOMAS LYELL him to triumph in it in deatli ; and A\here they were committed to the ground bv him, with the consoling hope to the survivors of their joy- ful resurrection ! With many imperfections, no doubt, in the perform- ance of his duties, yet witli such sincerity and devotedness, how many at the great dav must be his croxvns oj' rejoicing.'''' [ Departed Friends, p. 109.] "The ground-work of his character was as pure and solid as the gold which is refined from its dross. There was nothing in it that was mean or sordid. In his social feelings, he was as warm as the climate, and as frank as the manners, of the region in which he was born. In his hospitality, he was as free and open as a Virginian, who makes the most of his entertainment by the cordiality of his welcome; and it is wonderful to conceive, with his moderate means, how far his prudence enabled him to carry it. In his conversation, on all occasions, though as simple and guileless as a child, from the sober complexion of his mind, and the inbred sanctity of his heart, he gave as little offence as achild ; and sometimes, from this very simplicity, under circumstances that called for it, all the weight and authority which were due to the counsels of an ambassador of God." \^Departed Friends^ p. 116.] Another friend , Professor John McVickar, at the meeting of the clergy held after Dr. Lyell's funeral, said : "In the death of the Rev. Dr. Lyell he had lost a friend of nearly forty years' standing — a friendship that would bear at least two tests of what true friendship should be. It has grown stronger with age — month by month, and year by year. And again, on looking back at it, in this hour of separation, he could remember, he thanked God, during its whole course, no one word between them but of affection, kindness and respect. Such was the friend he had lost, and his removal had left a_§-a/j, he confessed, in his small circle, which it \\as not of this world to make up. He knew not where to turn to fill it. 'T was true he could find among his brethren many a one more learned — many more sagacious — many more wise, after this world's acceptation ; but one so marked by gen- uine, childlike simplicity of heart, — so frank, fearless and cordial in manners, united with such almost Apostolic firmness of Church prin- ciples, it was not easy for him to find. Dr. Lyell's was indeed a char- acter rare in this artificial age ; the wisdom and the warmth of a single- hearted, impulsive spirit, which sees the truth, as it were, by instinct, and clings to it by its very nature — such a heart," said he, "had my n 17 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE venerable friend, — bright and refreshing to look on, like a clear foun- tain;— a heart which age could not sadden, nor misfortune make self- ish, nor, though tender and sensitive as a child's, even ingratitude and injury embitter ; — a heart which ever poured forth sweet waters amid the world's tumults, and that because it was itself sweetened by re- ligion; the love of Christ was deep within it, therefore was it bright and gentle ; for nothing ever goes far wrong with the heart that stands right there. Such, Mr. Chairman, was the friend I have lost; and till, through Christ, we meet in 'that better land,' where parted hands shall clasp again, I look not to supply his place." [Sprague^ s Annals, vol. V, p. 497.] [ From Thomas Lyell ] N. York May 17th. 1808. Dear Sir, I HAVE inclosed to Dr Beach the copy of a letter addressed to the rev'd Mr. Dashields, in answer to one of a very extraordinary nature received from him a few days since, requesting me to attend a meeting of the evangelical Clergy to be held in Balt°. on the 26'''. inst. The rev'd Mr. D. states in his letter to me that there is reason to fear the entire ex- tin6lion of vital godliness in the Chh unless exertions to re- animate her langor be immediately made — that having con- sulted with several of his brethren , it is their unanimous opinion that nothing can be done effe6lually without a general meet- ing of the Clergy of the above discription, & that they have authorized & requested him to notify the Clergy by them deemed evangelical, to attend at Baltimore the time above mentioned. The Clergy on whose attendance they calculate are from Pensylvania the rev'd Messrs. Pilmore, Clay , Turner, & Bull. — from Delaware the rev 'd Messrs. Wiltbank & Bell — from Maryland the rev'd Messrs. Laird, Stone, Wilmer, Rey- C 18 ] THOMAS LYELL nolds, Handy, Armstrong, & Dashield, — & from N: York the rev'd Dr. Moore, Mr: Feltus and myself. He disclaims every thing like an intention to seperate from the Episcopal Chh, & avows no other obje6l in calling this meeting but the formation of some bond of which the above discription of Clergy may be drawn more closely together and their hands strengthened in the sacred cause in which they are supposed to feel themselves so deeply interested. I have replied at some length to Mr: Dashields and think it proper that a copy of my answer should be in the hands of some one of the members of the general convention, that in case any thing should be said on the subject: of the meeting advised by the brethren of Mr: D's confidence in Maryland, it may be seen and known what my sentiments are respe6ling it. I feel very much concerned about this business. I hope God in his great goodness will preserve the Chh in peace, unity and concord. I feel very desirous to know whether Mr:D. will make known his intentions to the Genl Convention. I suppose however he will not. Bishop Moore is very uneasy lest you should not be able to form a house of Bishops. He certainly would have come after the letter he received from Bishop White, but the inflamation in his eye, is I think worse than I ever saw it. The rev'd Mr. Crocker ( of Providence R. I. ) is to be ordained priest to-morrow should the Bishop be well enough to attend. Mrs: Hobart, and the children from whom I have this moment heard are very well. With respeft & friendship I am yours sincerely Tho: Lyell. Superscription : Rev'd Dr. J. H. Hobart at Dr. Bend's Baltimore. c ^9 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS Abraham Beach. See sketch which precedes his letter of Maj' 16, 1827. George Dashiell. For notice see Volume III, page 467. Joseph Pilmore. For sketch see Volume IV, page 260. S later Clay. Slator, a son of Slator and Ann (Curtis) Cla)', was born at New Castle, Delaware, October 1, 1754. His grandfather, John Curtis, had been speaker of the Assembly of Delaware and judge of the supreme court. He was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, who Mrote the epitaph upon his tombstone in the church-yard at New Castle. The boy was given a good education and studied law. He was admitted to the bar of Dela- ware late in the year 1779. Early in 1780 he sailed for the West Indies with a friend who was master of a trading vessel, with the expectation of returning in a short time. The vessel was taken by a British privateer, and Mr. Clay was landed in the island of Antigua, with only one piece of money in his pocket. He found a British vessel clearing for New York, upon which he took passage. Several members of the crew determined to seize the vessel, among them an Italian, who proposed to Mr. Clay that he join them. He, however, told the captain secretly, who arrested the ringleader and several others, putting them in irons. Soon after, the vessel was taken by an American privateer and the prisoners were released. It is said that Mr. Clay feared for hig life, as the Italian had vowed vengeance for the disclosure of his plan. As the voung American was seated upon the deck, the Italian came for- ward with the intention of killing him. He raised his hand, in which was a deadly weapon, but suddenly paused and allowed it to drop to his side. It is said that after that episode he showed great respect and affection for Mr. Clay, entrusting him with his trunk and valuables. While off Cape Hatteras the \essel was driven by a storm to the coast of Bermuda, where it was wrecked. Happily Mr. Clay and others were saved, and seeing there was little prospect of being able soon to re- c 20 :\ THOMAS LYELL turn to America, he opened a school, which A\as successful. He made man)- friends. His mind was so impressed with the dangers he had es- cajjed that he determined, when an opportunity ofiered, to enter the holy ministry. Dr. Muir, then a Presbyterian minister on the island, gave him good advice, and encouraged him in his design, as did also other friends. He \A'as about to sail for England to receive orders from the Bishopof London, and the necessary papers were already pre- pared, when he learned of the intended consecration of Dr. White and Dr. Provoost as Bishops. He then changed his plan, and sailed for Phil- adelphia late in the year 1786. He ^\'as made deacon by Bishoj) Wliite in Christ Church, Philadelphia, December 23, 1787. He took charge of St. James's Church, Perkiomen, St. Peter's, Great Valley, and St. David's, Radnor. He made his home at Upper Merion, near Norris- town, Montgomery County, fifteen miles from Philadelphia. He found this a most convenient point from \\hich to reach his various parishes. He was also assistant to Dr. Collin of the S\\"edish Gloria Dei Church, and ser\'ed Christ Church in Upper Merion, also a Swedish organ- ization. In July, 1799, he removed to a new parsonage which had been built for him at Perkiomen, adding the cure of St. Thomas's, White- marsh. In this busy round of work he continued until his death, Sep- tember 25, 1821, in his sixty-seventh year. His son, the Rev. Jehu C. Clay, says of him : "There are fe\\' clergymen \\ ho have been held in more honour and esteem by their congregations than my father. His earnest and fer- \ent piety no one doubted : for it shone forth in his whole walk and conversation. All who listened to his preaching, — and his churches, whenever the weather permitted, Avere alwaj^s crowded, — felt that they were receiving instruction from one whose life was an exempli- fication of the truths which he taught. He embraced in all their fulness the doctrines of the Cross, and the great subject of all his preaching was 'Jesus Christ and Him crucified.' He had the most lowly con- ceptions of human sufficiency in the m ork of salvation, and the most exalted conceptions of the sufficiency of Christ. In his pulpit his action was plain and natural, his voice agreeable, and his M'hole manner earnest and impressive. The illness which terminated in his death was of but a few days' continuance, and at the age of sixty-seven years he closed a life of faith on earth, in a sure hope of entering on a life of glory in eternity. C 21 •] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE "In stature my father was about five feet, eight inches, of a slen- der and delicate frame, with eyes of a hazel colour, and a benign and interesting countenance. In manners he was reserved towards strangers, but affable and pleasant in the presence of his friends. When a young man, he was proud and high tempered ; but, under the influence of God's renewing grace, he became as humble as a child, and in his disposition most gentle and amiable." {^Sprague' s Annals, vol. V, p. 357.] Joseph Herbert Turtier. Mr. Turner was born in England in 1742. He came to Philadelphia as a young man, where an uncle, Philip Hulbeart, was engaged in busi- ness. Mr. Hulbeart built a country seat on Second Street, Southwark, which w ith the growth of the city became the family home. Dr. Turner, on page 10 of his "Autobiography," thus describes it: "The gradual increase of the city soon brought the dwelling within the limits of regular streets, numerous houses, and a considerable popu- lation ; although, \\'hen I was a boy, there were extensive fields in the vicinity, some of which were under cuUivation, and others, lying low, were covered with water, affording, in winter, fine skating-places. The house was solidly built of brick, and was occupied by the family for more than one hundred years. My father always retained a large space of ground in two divisions, which were respectively appropriated to flower and vegetable gardens. The cultivation of these he superin- tended himself, an employment which was a source of great gratifica- tion to him even in advanced age. His early vegetables, fine fruit of vari- ous kinds, particularly cherries, and beautiful display of roses, and other flowers, were, in the beginning of summer, a general attraction to the neighborhood. Among the earliest recollections of my childhood are his faithful black dog. Bull, a necessary guard, especially during the long winter nights, and a sorrel horse. Jack, which for twenty years carried him in his chaise, to his countrjr churches, and was a well-trained and sagacious favorite." Mr. Turner appears to have engaged in business or led the life of a country gentleman until his fiftieth year, when he applied for holy orders, and was recommended by the Convention of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, June 21, 1791 . He was made deacon by Bishop White, July 17 of that year, and immediatelv took charge of St. Martin's C 22 j THOMAS LYELL Church, Marcus Hook, a village on the Delaware River, twenty miles below Philadelphia. He also was associated ^^\ih Dr. Nicholas Collin, pastor of Gloria Dei Church, Southwark,as assistant. This Church is often called Wicaco Church, or Old Swedes' Church. It is one of the oldest church buildings in the country, and was dedicated by its pastor, Eric Bjorck, July 2, 1700. From an early date there was intercom- munion between the Swedish and Church of England missionaries. The church was used for English services from 1710 in addition to those in Swedish. Dr. Collin was the last Swedish missionary. He was born in 1745, appointed to America in 1770, and served at Swedesboro, New Jersey, and other places. In 1786, on the return of Mr. Hultgren to Sweden, Dr. Collin was appointed to the Churches of Wicaco, which included Gloria Dei, Kingsessing, and Upper Merion. He died OctoberSl, 1831, at the age of eighty-six 3'ears. Dr. Collin usually had two assistants, both of them in hoh' orders in the American Church. He always used the American Prayer Book and attended the Diocesan Conventions. Mr. Turner's work in this extensive field was aided b}' his colleague. Dr. Slator Clay. In addition to his regular duty Mr. Turner often officiated in the Su edish churches at Wilmington, Concord, Dover, and other places in Delaware. Itis interesting to know that after Dr. Collin's death Gloria Dei Church became a parish of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Mr. Turner continued his useful work until his death, July 26, 1821, at the age of seventy-nine. He married Eliza- beth Mason, the daughter of a physician in Devonshire, England. They had eight children, three sons and five daughters. The youngest son was Samuel Hulbeart, who became a distinguished scholar and professor of Biblical learning in the General Theological Seminary. Dr. Turner, in his "Autobiography," says on page 107: "He was indeed a sincere Christian man, full of faith and good works. His views of religion were deep and experimental and, in the right sense of the word, decidedly evangelical." Levi Bull. Levi, a son of Colonel Thomas Bull, was born at Warwick Furnace, Chester County, Pennsylvania, November 14, 1780. Graduating from Dickinson College, Carlisle, in 1798, he then studied theology under the direction of Bishop White, and also attended, it is said, a class for divinity students conducted by Dr. Nathan Grier, an eminent Pres- [ 23 ^ HOBART CORRESPONDENCE byterian minister and a friend of the family. He was made deacon by Bishop White in Christ Church, Philadelphia, February 10, 1805, and ordained priest by the same Bishop in St. Paul's Church, Phila- delphia, February 16, 1806. He took charge of St. Gabriel's Church, Berks County, and St. Mary's Church, Chester County . The whole of his life was spent in mission work in these counties and in Lancaster County. Among the other churches founded by him are St. Andrew's and St. Mark's in Chester County, St. Thomas's in Berks Count}-, and Bangor in Lancaster County. He was earnest, faithful, and effi- cient. He was a leading member of the Convention, being appointed on the standing committee and representing the diocese in the General Convention. Dr. Howe, on page 106 of his " Memoir of Bishop Alonzo Potter," preserves this characteristic letter, written on the evening of May 23, 1845, the day when Dr. Potter was elected Bishop of Penn- sylvania : Rev. and Dear Sir: Say me not. Nay! You are the only man I know entirely to unite this hitherto divided Diocese. My prayers are heard so far as regards your election, and I feel confident that you will feel bound to give this subject your prayerful attention. May the Great Head of the Church direct you, and may He have you in his holy keeping ! Your sincere friend and Most affectionate brother, L— B— . P.S. So full of your election to the Episcopate, I had almost forgotten to mention that this day you were elected Bishop of Pennsylvania. He also prefaces a letter from the Bishop to Dr. Bull with these affec- tionate words: "All who remember the Rev. Dr. Bull of Chester County, the senior Presbyter of the Diocese at the time of Bishop Potter's accession to the Episcopate, remember nothing about him — except his magnifi- cent appearance — more vividly than his frank and generous nature, and his zeal for the evangelic purity of the Church and for the blame- less deportment of her Ministers and members. The following letter from Bishop Potter indicates that the doctor had written to him in the freedom of personal friendship, and the fidelity of one jealous for the C 24 ;] THOMAS LYELL Church's honor. The response shows how a Bishop of true humility, lofty purposes and large heart could receive and appl}' such an admo- nition." In another place he gives a tender letter of sympathy from the Bishop on the death in 1847 of a daughter of Dr. Bull, and adds this comment : "Dear old Dr. Bull, after a long life of earnest piety and untiring devotion, checkered w ith many and varied experiences, has gone to his rest." Dr. Bull lived in retirement for se^■eral years before his death at White Marsh, Tuesday, August 2, 1859, in his eighdeth year. He married March 31, 1808, Ann, a daughter of Cyrus Jacobs, an iron- master of Churchtown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They had fifteen children. • James Wiltbank. Mr. Wiltbank was made deacon by Bishop White, March 1, 1795. He took charge of the Churches in Sussex County, Delaware, of \\hich the largest was St. Peter's, Lewis. He became rector of Trinity Church, Oxford, with All Saints', Lower Dublin, in 1809. In 1816 he removed to Philadelphia to accept the principalship of the grammar school in connection \\ith the University of Pennsylvania. This posi- tion he resigned previous to 1832, but continued to live in Philadelphia. He was appointed a chaplain in the navy about 1830, but retained his city residence until his death, which was prior to November, 1843. Hamilton Bell. Hamilton, a son of the Rev. Hamilton Bell of Stepney Parish, was born in Somerset County, Maryland. His grandfather, also named Hamil- ton, had been a Presbyterian minister, who conformed to the Church and was ordained in England in 1748, and became incumbent of Somerset Parish, Somerset Countv, Marvland. The third Hamilton was carefully educated under his father, was made deacon by Bishop Claggett, June 1, 1806, and took charge of St. Paul's Church, George- town, Delaware. He returned to Maryland in 1810, and was elected rector of Worcester and All Hallows Parishes, Worcester Coimty. In the following year he went back to Delaware, but does not appear to have held a parish. C 25 ;] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE James Laird. For notice see Volume IV, page 456. William Murray Stone. William Murray, a son of William and Betty Stone, was born in Som- erset County, Maryland, Junel, 1779. He was educated at Princess Ann Academy, Somerset, and graduated from Washington College, Kent, when twenty years old. He studied theology under the Rev. Dr. George Dashiell, the brilliant rector of St. Peter's Church, Baltimore. He was made deacon by Bishop Claggett in St. Paul's Church, Prince George County, May 17, 1802. He took charge of Stepney Parish, Somerset County. His administration of the parish was most vigorous, and as a result he increased the number of communicants within four years from one hundred to five hundred. He was ordained priest by Bishop Claggett, December 27, 1803. Mr. Stone lived in his parish and busied himself in caring for every part of it, without seeking honours or the excitement of a large town or city. He was respected by his brethren for his quiet, earnest, and effective pastoral work. In 1829 Mr. Stone removed to Chester Parish in Kent County. The sud- den death of Bishop Kemp in 1827 plunged the diocese into a strife for supremacy between those calling themselves "Evangelical" and "High" Churchmen. At the Convention held in 1828 there was a sharp contention between the friends of Dr. William Ed\\'ard Wyatt, rector of St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, and those of Dr. John Johns, rector of Christ Church, Baltimore, the evangelical champion. Dr. Wyatt was elected president of the Con\'ention by a majoritj' of seven, the clergy and laity voting together. When the election for Bishop took place Dr. Johns had a majority of the clerical votes, but not the requi- site two-thirds necessary for an election . The Maryland rule then re- quired the clergy to elect and the laity to confirm or reject. After three ineffectual ballots the election was postponed imtil the next Annual Convention. In 1829 the contest was renewed, both factions having nearly equal strength. Dr. Wyatt and Dr. Johns, in manly addresses, withdrew their names, and proposed Dr. Alonzo Potter of Union Col- lege, Schenectady, but their attempt to unite all upon one candidate was unsuccessful. Five ballots were taken, in which the strength of each was nearly the same as in the previous Convention. A proposition to change the canonical provision requiring a two-thirds vote was C 26 J THOMAS LYELL adopted and sent to the various parishes for discussion. When the Convention met on June 1, 1830, all had grown weary of strife and de- bate. The amendment making only a majority necessary to elect was rejected. After some ineffectual ballotings a committee was appointed to nominate a suitable person to be elected Bishop. In a letter to the Rev. Dr. William B. Sprague, given in his "Annals," volume v, page 485, Dr. Peregrine Wroth describes the result: "It was during his Rectorate in this place (Chestertown), that he was elected Bishop. The contest for the Bishopric lay between Dr. Wyatt on the one side, and Doctors Henshaw and Johns on the other. Each party was fully resolved that the candidate of the other should never be the Bishop of the Diocese. After many ballotings a Com- mittee was chosen, and was directed to retire and agree in recommend- ing some individual to the House. Of this Committee Rev. Messrs. Simon Wilmer and William M . Stone \\ere members. As soon as they retired to their room, Mr. Wilmer said, — 'Brother Stone, I wish you would go out a little while.' Although this was said in a kind and fraternal tone, Mr. Stone was much confused, and looked about for some explanation, but receiving none, he quietly obeyed and went out. Mr. Wilmer immediately nominated Mr. Stone — the Commit- tee agreed, went into the Convention room, made their report, and Mr. Stone was (I think unanimously) elected Bishop." Dr. Stone was consecrated in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, Octo- ber 21, 1830, by Dr. William White, Presiding Bishop, assisted by Bishop Moore of Virginia, Bishop Onderdonk, assistant of Pennsyl- vania, and Bishop Meade, assistant of Virginia. Bishop Stone was the same quiet, self-possessed, and effective worker as when a parish priest. With a loyal diocese and his own wise plans for its advancement there was substantial material and spiritual progress. He M'as never in robust health, but his duty ^\■as always fullv done. It is said that at no previous period was there greater prosperity. The Bishop died of a fe\'er after several weeks' illness, February 26, 1838. Bishop Stone married Anne, a daughter of John and Marga- ret Savage of Northampton County, Virginia. They had seven chil- dren, four sons and three daughters. Mrs. Stone died April 9, 1821. The Rev. Richard H. Waters says, on page 486 of the fifth volume of Dr. Sprague's "Annals: " C ^7 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE "Bishop Stone was tall and remarkably slender in his person. His features were small, his hair thin and light, his forehead projecting, and his eyebrows uncommonly large and heavy, and the expression of his countenance altogether agreeable. He was easy of access, win- ning in his manners, and cheerful in his intercourse. He relished a good joke when circumstances rendered it proper, and he had a large stock of anecdotes at command, which served often greatly to enliven his conversation ; though he kept at the greatest distance from every- thing that savoured of indecent levity. "As a preacher he was eminently serious and practical. His voice was fine, and his gesture natural and graceful ; and yet he Mas as far as possible from anything like oratorical display. The great design of all his discourses seemed to be to bring men to Christ; but he never omitted to tell his hearers that none come to Christ, who do not repent, amend, and work righteousness. "In the discharge of his Episcopal duties, he was active, industrious and faithful; and by the union of firmness and moderation, upright- ness and kindliness, he gained the general confidence and good-will of his Diocese. In his journeyings through the State he was every- where received with marked reverence and affection. He visited all the parishes in his Diocese once in two years, and some of them once a year. His attention to vacant parishes particularly was most faith- ful and exemplary." Dr. Hawks, in the course of an estimate of the Bishop's character in his "History of the Church in Maryland," says, on page 487: "But his character brightens upon us when we turn from his official station to contemplate him in the more familiar relations of life. What did Bishop Stone's friends and acquaintance think of him as a man? Born in Maryland, from the day of his ordination as deacon, up to the time of his death, wqth the exception of a single year, he lived in the parish in which he was born. What then say his neighbors who knew him from boyhood? They say, that meek, guileless, unambi- tious, pious, he has left behind him a stainless reputation for all that is good and upright as a man and a minister of the gospel. This we think is quite fame enough for any Bishop." Bishop Stone published: "A Charge delivered to the Clergj' and Laity of the Protestant Episcopal Church, assembled in Annual Convention in 1 83 1 ; " a " Pastoral Letter addressed to the Diocese of the Protes- [ 28 J THOMAS LYELL tant Episcopal Church of Maryland, Ma}-, 1835; " and a "Sermon delivered before the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church assembled in Philadelphia, October, 1835." Simon Wilmer. Mr. Wilmer was a native of Maryland. He was made deacon by Bishop Claggett, July 4, 1802, and became rector of South Sassafras Parish, Kent. In 1806 he removed to St. Paul's Parish in the same county. In 1808 he accepted the rectorshipof Trinity Church, Swedes- boro, New Jersc}'. He ser\ed that diocese in many capacities. In 1830 he returned to Maryland, where he held successively the parishes of Queen Anne, St. George, and Spring Hill, Somerset and Worcester counties. From 1832 to 1836 he was rector of St. Mary's Church, Francisville, Pennsylvania. He spent the closing years of his life in Maryland asrectorof ChristChurch, Prince George County. Heserved on the standing committee, was a deputy to the General Convention, and Convention preacher. He died in 1840. His son. Dr. Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer, was Bishop of Louisiana from 1866 to 1878. In his "Recollections," on page 183, Dr. Joseph Packard savsof Mr. Wil- mer: "I thought him a ^•ery earnest, brave man, and his ministry A\as a long and useful one. He found once that men did not come in until after the service, in time for the sermon, so he changed his order and had the sermon first, and when they came he told them he had kept the best for last, and thus he broke up the custom." Johji Henry Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was presumably born in Virginia. He was made deacon in 1796 by Bishop Madison. He did missionar}' work in Hardy County in the Shenandoah valley, probably in the neighbourhood of the present Moorefield, until 1804, when he removed to Maryland as rector of St. Peter's Parish, Montgomery. From 1809 to 1811 he resided in South Carolina. George Dashiell S. Handy. George Dashiell S.Handv was born in Kent County, Maryland. He was made deacon by Bishop Claggett, June 9, 1805. He became minister of North Elk Parish, Cecil County. In 1808 he was elected rector of St. John's Parish, Harford County. In 1812 he removed to L 29 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Calvert County as rector of Christ Church Parish. He was one of the associates of Dr. George Dashiell in his notable opposition to the elec- tion and consecration of Dr. Kemp as Suffragan Bishop. He remained in Calvert County until 1816, his last parish being All Saints', which he resigned at the close of that year. When Dr. Dashiell formed the "Evangelical Episcopal Church" he joined it. In 1819 he was displaced from the ministry. Nathan Bonne Crocker. Nathan, a son of Ebenezer and Mary (Bourne) Crocker, was born at Barnstable, Massachusetts, July 4,1781. He attended Sandwich Academy, and graduated from Harvard College in 1802. He com- menced the study of medicine at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He intended to complete his course under the famous Dr. Jeffries of Bos- ton, but a very critical illness of the physician altered his plan, and he accompanied his friend, Mr.Bowen, in October, 1802, to Providence. After Mr. Bowen's departure for the South, October 28, Mr. Crocker became lay reader in St. John's Church. His religious views had been changed by intercourse with Mr. Bowen, for he was brought up a Con- gregationalist. He was elected rector of St. John's Church, April 11, 1803," as soon as he obtained Deacon's Orders." He was made deacon by Bishop Bass in Trinit}' Church, Boston, May 24, 1803. In January, 1804, ill health compelled him to ask release from his engage- ment, and in June, 1804, he sailed for Lisbon. Upon his return he offi- ciated in St. John's for some Sundays, and on the resignation of the Rev. John Lynn Blackburn, in March, 1807, Mr. Crocker was elected rec- tor "on his obtainment of Priest's Orders." He was ordained priest by Bishop Moore, May 18, 1808. He then entered upon a work which ended only with his death. From 1813 to his retirement from the active duties of the rectorship in 1861 he baptized over eleven hundred per- sons, seven hundred and fifty being infants, admitted six hundred and fifty to the Holy Communion, and "officiated at nearly three hundred and fifty marriages and at more than five hundred and fifty funerals." The communicants increased from fift\' to two hundred and thirty- eight, although two new parishes were formed. Dr. Crocker died at his home in Providence, October 19, 1865, in the eighty-fifth year of his age. From 1807 he was continuously a member of the standing com- mittee of the diocese, for many years its president, and a deputy in nine- c 30 : THOMAS LYELL teen sessions of the General Convention. From 1808 he was a fellow of Brown University, and its secretary from 1846 to 1853. At the time of his death he had been for seven years the oldest priest by ordination in the American Church. In 1810 Dr. Crocker married Eliza Antoinette, a daughter of Dr. Isaac Senter of Newport, Rhode Island. They had four children. Dr. Charles R. Batchelder says, in his "History of the Eastern Diocese," volume ii, page 315 : "It is pleasant to reflect upon the life of Dr. Crocker. It was his privi- lege to be the rector of only one Church. During two generations he performed faithfully the various and delicate duties of a Christian pas- tor. With sentiments of veneration and tender regard the children and grandchildren of those who chose him for their priest followed him to his burial. His work A\as done, and it was fit that he should go to the refreshing rest of the faithful souls. "In Providence, and especially in St. John's Church, the influence of Dr. Crocker, \\ as manifold and great. He did very much for the Church in the State and country, i^rly in his ministry he became a practical missionary. The little flocks, gathered and fed by Honyman, MacSparran, Browne, Usher, Graves, and others, had been discour- aged and scattered. No one sought for them. A man of the deep and earnest religious sentiments of Dr. Crocker could not rest while the Episcopal Church was confined to four places in the Diocese. Others were soon found ready to engage m ith him in works of love. He had the satisfaction of seeing a healthy growth of the Diocese and much precious fruit. Dr. Crocker partook largelj^of the movement in the Church in 1812 in favor of a more evangelical style of preaching. His religious char- acter at that time became more fully developed, and the great and living truths of the Gospel were more clearly apprehended by him. In theology he was a Calvinist. His sermons, which v\ ere seldom doc- trinal, of course received their tone from that system as expounded by the elder Edwards. In the organization of two distinct parties in the Church, he doubtless sympathized with that one which has chosen to call itself Evangelical. The Gospel, however, does not happen to be the exclusive property of either school of theology. Good and great men are found in both schools. Charity is not observed to have any excessive development and activity in either of them. " In person. Dr. Crocker was tall and symmetrical. His manner of C 31 3 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE reading the service and delivering his discourses was quite pleasing and impressive. In the intercourse of life he was a courteous gentleman and a safe adviser." John Armstrong. For notice see Volume IV, page 454, George Dashiell. For notice see Volume III, page 467. Richard Chamihig Moore. See sketch which precedes his letter of June 25, 1814. Henry J. Feltus. See sketch which precedes his letter of September 29, 1809. Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. William White. For notice see Volume I, page 155. c 32 : JAMES ABERCROMBIE [ From James Abercrombie ] Philad" Mav 31'' 1808. Rev & Dr Sir HAVING experienced some "compun61ious visitings of nature," since our momentary tete a tete in my study, I cannot avoid addressing you upon the subje6t and as it is in some degree a case of Conscience, I trust " you will of your clemency hear me in few words." When I told you I had not asked any other friend to sug- gest improvements for my 2d ed? I did not stri6lly speak the truth, tho' at the moment I had totally forgotten ( nor am I quite sure ;zozc', but believe) that in a late letter to Dr Bend, making mention of the sale of those sent to Baltimore, I told him my stock was exhausted, & as I must print another ed? wished to know whether he would recommend any additions or alterations. I do not suppose he will trouble his head about the matter, but, under the assertion I made to you, I could not feel easy until I thus relieved my mind to you. To you I look for advice on the subject and shall not put the work to press till I hear from you. I have enlarged the " address to Parents." I beg you will write explicitly , fully , & candidly. I am very anxious to see, and beg you will immediately send me a list of the new Hymns. I should be glad to introduce some of them at once. Dont fail to send me Dr Bowden's book, as soon as it comes out. I beg to hear from you as soon as convenient, & am, Rev & Dr Sir, Yr friend & Brother Jas Abercrombie. Superscription: The Rev. John H. Hobart D.D. Assistant Minister of Trinity Church New York. C 33 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS Joseph Grove John Bend. For sketch see Volume IV, page 375. Abercromhie' s LeSiures on the Catechism. For notice see Volume V, page 426. Hymns adopted by the Ge?ieral Convention, 1808. On Thursday, May 19, 1808, during the session of the General Con- vention in Baltimore, it was resolved by the House of Deputies that thirty hymns should be added to the twenty-seven set forth in 1789. The proviso was made and enacted into a rubric that on every cele- bration of divine service ' ' a certain portion or portions of the Psalms of David, in metre, be sung. "The Rev. Dr. Richard Channing Moore, the Rev. Dr. James Kemp, theRev.GeorgeDashiellof Baltimore, and Joshua M. Wallace of New Jersey were appointed to select and re- port suitable hymns. Ten were chosen from Dr. Watts, ten from Mrs. Anne Steele, three from Dr. Doddridge, one, without the name of the author, from Dr. Rippon's collection of 1787, and one by Samuel Birch [Jbr notice see page 65] , " Lord of Life, all praise excelling." This was considered the best charity hymn that had been written up to that time. In the revision of 1826 it was numbered 117. It was rejected in 1871. Two were by Bishop Ken and two by Charles Wesley. It is said that the melodious voice of Dr. Moore, the chairman of the com- mittee, as he read the hymns approved, caused a member to regret that the hymns had not been read by some one else, "as we would certainly adopt any hymn read by that gentleman." Bowden's Letters on Episcopacy. For notice see Volume V, page 468. [ 34 J JAMES KEMP [ From James Kemp ] My Dear Sir, IMMEDIATELY upon receiving your Prospe6lus I wrote to Judge Robertson, the ReV? Mr. Stone, the Rev'? Mr. Laird, and sent each of them several copies. I also think of trying to extend it down to the Eastern shore of Virginia. But upon refleftion, it appears to me that the Rev! Mr. Jones of your City, would be the most suitable person, as his resi- dence there made him better acquainted with suitable persons to apply to than I am. And a very dire6l route for its con- veyance might be found thro' Snow Hill. I wish thro' your friend Mr. Mercer or some other person, its circulation in Virginia could be effefted. It might, with a divine blessing be happily instrumental in rousing them from their dreadful lethargy. The Convention of this State and a variety of other engage- ments have so occupied me since I saw you, that I have done nothing but my usual necessary duties. The pressure of the Times has greatly operated against my attempts to get sub- scribers, and I can only order 12 copies including 4 of Mr. Jackson's subscribers, who resided in this County. I am very anxious to see your first n? & if it is not already forwarded, I beg you to send them by Post immediately. In future, you might, if conveyances are frequent and regular, send my quota to Baltimore by water, to the care of Dr. Bend. This would considerably lessen the expense and enable me perhaps to get more subscribers. You must not forget to admit a certain proportion of pieces, that will suit us here, situated as we are, with regard to Evan- gelical Preachers & the Methodists. To the former you must apply nothing diredlly but advocate, sound j^rinciples and C 35 ] HOBART CORI^SPONDENCE union. The latter you must not treat with so delicate a hand. The general circulation of My Little Essays, in which notice was taken of their abuse of our Clergy has had a great effe6l, & I am told that if the Author of the particular expressions noticed there had been at their Gen: Con: he would have been reprimanded by their Bishop. For a few days back I have been exceedingly indisposed in consequence of about ten days of unusually hot weather. I hope however to be restored soon, as I am now under the operation of medicine. I beg my best respe6ls to M? Hobart, and remain my beloved friend yours aflP.y. Ja! Kemp. June 6. i8o8. Superscription : The Rev". D". Hobart New York, ANNOTATIONS George Robertson. Judge Robertson \\ as a lay deputy to the General Convention from Maryland in 1808 and 1811. The Robertson family of Maryland settled principally in Charles and Montgomery Counties. William Murray Stone. For notice see page 26. James Laird. For notice see Volume IV, page 456. Cave Jo7ies. For sketch see Volume V, page 78. Charles Fenton Mercer. For sketch see Volume III, page 94. C 36] JAMES KEMP Joseph Jackson. For sketch see Volume IV, page 484. Joseph Grove John Bend. For sketch see Volume IV, page 375. Kemp's Episcopacy Fmdicated. For notice see Volume V, page 469. [ 37 ;] WARD FAIRCHILD THE identity of Ward Fairchild and of his uncle has eluded dili- gent research . From a subsequent letter, that of June 19, 1809, it is evident that Dr. Hobart gave him some assistance in reply to the following letter. In the marriage register of Trinity Parish, New York, there is, in volume i, page 300, the following entry: "April 26th, 1805. Ward Fairchild and Sarah Brown by the Rev. J. H. Hobart." [ From Ward Fairchu,d ] New York June 9th 1808. Rev? Doct^ Hobart. Dear Sir, CONSIDERING, you as one of the Humane, and willing to assist (all in your power) those who ask of you, in- duces me to request of you, your assistance. I have been very unfortunate in business since you marri'd me and have lost some thousands of Dollars, & at present am in extreme pov- erty, owing about 50 Dollars, without any means of paying it. I wish to get into the country, where living is cheap, as there is a total stagnation of business in the City, and my being out of employ ( without any means of getting any, while the Em- bargo is on ) renders it necessary for me to go. I expe6l to go out tomorrow morning, please therefore (if not inconvenient to yourself) assist me a little, ( as I have no money to go with ) and it may at a future day be in my power to repay you the same. My situation is such that I am under the necessity of asking from those, on whom I have no demand except the common principles of benevolence and humanity. I am really distressed and tho' when I get into the Country ( should the Embargo still continue ) know not at what time I might be able to repay you for any favors confered. But your own C 38 J WARD FAIRCHILD good heart, will teach you to help a poor young man. And my Uncle Hubbard will, I flatter myself (if I should not in time) repay you for the same. I expert to go to FishKill or Poughkeepsie from whence I shall inform of my success — &c. Please write this evening by the bearer and oblige Dear Sir Your assured friend Ward Fairchild. Please excuse errors, having no chance of writing but on my knee. Superscription : Rev? John H. Hobart N° 46 Greenwich S". New York. [ From Ward Fairchild ] New York June 10"' 1808. Dear Sir, I WAS disappointed last evening in sending the enclosed : and am now under the necessity of putting the same into the Post Office, being rather unwell this morning. I shall not leave Town 'till to morrow, early, in the mean time your answer or assistance, I have to request you will send to No 143 Greenwich Street directed Care of J. & J. P. Foote as soon this day as convenient. Yours truly Ward Fairchild No super icription. [ S9 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATION J. & J. P. Foote. The New York Directory gives the address of this firm of merchants as 143 Greenwich Street. No further particulars concerning them are obtainable. [ 40 ] JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD [ From John Churchill Rudd ] Eliz. Town June lo. 1808. My Dear Sir, THE Prospe6lus came in season to hand. I made all ex- ertions in my power, & I hope that some advantage will be derived. I am persuaded that you will get a very fine list from NewArk. Several of y*: Lay Men promised to make all y^ interest they could. We had a fuller convention than has ever been convened here I believe except on the Dr. Ogden business. I had de- termined to propose the measure wh. you mention of an ad- dress. I did so and laboured pretty hard to get it into effeft I believe it would have been carried but the NewArk Gen- tlemen opposed me and in order to get rid of my motion proposed to postpone yf consideration till next convention & appoint a Committee to report an address then, this was carried. The reason assigned for postponing was the pastoral Letter from y! House of Bp! A Resolution was passed that y^ Next. Con? go into yf con- sideration of yf expediency of eledling a Bishop. M". Willard delivered y*; Sermon before yf Convention &, I preached in the evening. We gave the necessary testimonials to Mr. Higbee for Mount Holly. I have rarely seen a man more perfe6lly unassuming and modest. His examination did him consider- able credit & the sermon wh. he delivered was very good. I think I may say he has nothing of yf Methodist about him. I have made an engagement to preach at Freehold Sund. 19'.^ June. Will it not be possible to get some gentleman from among you to fill my pulpit here .''You know how impor- tant it is that my ch. should not be shut, & I am confident you will if you can secure me the aid of some of your Clergy. [ 41 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Whoever will come will receive my best thanks & when in my power a full return of service, that is as to quantity of Read- ing and Preaching. Will you have yf goodness to inform me soon as convenient. Yrs. aff! John C Rudd Superscription: Rev Dr Hobart No. 46 Greenwich St New York. ANNOTATIONS The Churchman's Magazme, Nezv Series. Among the Hobart papers there is the following circular, prospec- tus, and conditions of publishing, relating to the new series of "The Churchman's Magazine," of which Dr. Hobart was to be the editor and proprietor. The prospectus and conditions were published on page 238 of "The Churchman's Magazine" for May and June, 1808. Dr. Hobart's Circular. The circular was as follows : New Tork, June, 1 808. The favour of your subscription and patronage is respectfullj' requested to the periodical publication. Prospectus of which accompanies this address. In soliciting any personal favour, the subscriber would feel a diffi- dence and timidity, which he esteems it his duty to repress on the pres- ent occasion. The perusal of the Prospectus will, he trusts, satisfy jou that the object of this application can in no degree merit the charge of selfishness, but must be founded on a desire to promote the diffu-- sion of the important truths of the Gospel, as professed by that Apos- tolic Church whose prosperity cannot but be dear to the hearts of its Ministers and Members. Experience has placed beyond all doubt the utility of periodical publications devoted to religious subjects, in diffus- ing and promoting the knowledge and the practice of the truths and precepts of Christianity. They maybe highly instrumental in advan- cing those objects which must appear of the first importance to every c 42 : JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD good citizen, and every good man. Without religion, society is de- prived of theonlyefl'ectual restraint on those passions that are hostile to its peace and order, and the most powerful incentives to those virtues which are the only sure basis of its prosperity and happiness. And with- out religion, life loses those hopes which soothe its numberless cares and ills, and brighten with immortal light the scenes of virtuous en- joyment. A publication, then, which is designed to explain the truths of religion, to enforce its duties, to unfold its hopes — a publication whose unvarying aim shall be to warm the heart with the fervors of devotion, and to imbue the soul with those graces which will exalt and ennoble her, and prepare her for an immortal existence, must surely be \vorthy of the patronage of all who esteem religion the only source of the perfection, the real dignity, and the eternal felicity of man. Impressed ^vith these considerations, the subscriber shrinks not from the difficulties and labours, the cares, and the responsibility which he will have to encounter as the Editor of this miscellany. He is further animated by reflecting how much has been done by other denomi- nations of Christians, through the instrumentality of similar publica- tions, towards promoting the general interests of piety, and their o^\■n particular views of divine truth. In every good work. Churchmen certainly ought not to follow the example of others with tardj' steps. They boast, and they have reason to boast, that their Church main- tains a system of evangelical truth and order supported by Scripture and Apostolic authority; and that these truths are set forth in the most rational, commanding, and affecting manner, in a Liturgy which would not have disgraced those pure ages of Christianity from which its spirit and much of its languages have been drawn. And shall Churchmen be lukewarm in encouraging any attempt to illustrate this holy system of truth; to maintain this Apostolic order; to cher- ish an enlightened and serious attachment to this evangelical and primitive worship? Alas! that there should be too much reason to com- plain that frequendy those who have the most animating motives to zeal display the least of its power and its effects. But the Editor of the Churchman's Magazine will not despond. If the work should not obtain patronage, it shall at least aim at the praise of having deserved it, not indeed by a display of erudition, for which, if the Editor possessed the requisite qualifications, other vehicles would be more proper; but bv an assiduous, uniform, sim- C 43 j HOBART CORRESPONDENCE pie, and earnest display of Evangelical truth and order as exhibited in the Articles, Institutions, and Liturgy of the Protestant Episcopal Church. That where taste is so various, the singular success should be attained of pleasing all, it would be vain and presumptuous to hope, even did greater talents advance to the work. Such variety, however, shall be aimed at, as may secure in some degree the approbation of all, and prevent censure from being universal. And the unequivo- cal assurance is now given, that moderation of manner shall ever be united with firmness of principle; that the work shall be pious and practical; and that no acrimony of discussion or remark shall excite the censure of its readers. The Editor will endeavour to discharge the sacred duty of exposing error and vindicating truth in that spirit and manner, which, if they do not remove prejudices, shall never in- crease or confirm them, by rudely wounding the feelings, or by invad- ing the rights of character and conscience. The Churchman's Magazine, then, shall be devoted to the illustration and defence of the great truths of the Gospel ; it shall endeavour to cher- ish an enlightened and warm attachment to the primitive institutions and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church ; to excite those who belong to this venerable Church to an earnest zeal for her interests; and, above all, to " adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour," by that holy life and conversation not less necessary to the honour and prosperity of the Church, than to their own personal dignity and peace. It is fixed at so low a price, as to render it attainable by all ; and even its profits are to be turned to the emolument of the Church. The plan has re- ceived the cordial assurances of approbation and active countenance from those of the Right Rev. Bishops of the Church, and of the Rev. Clergy, ^vhom it has been in the power of the Editor to consult. Com- ing forward with these claims to your patronage, the Churchman's Magazine surely will not solicit in vain. Even should it not prove in- teresting or instructive to you, you may perhaps still enjoy the satis- faction of having contributed to the instruction of others, and to the AA'elfare, the increase, and the establishment of that Church to whose interests you cannot be insensible. The present patrons of the work are entitled to the thanks of its friends for their past exertions; but its continuance and success must depend on an increased patronage and support; the pecuniary responsibility, which is very considerable, rest- ing solelyonthe Editor. May he then expect the favour not only of your [ 44 H JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD indi\idual subscription, but of your exertions to promote and to secure the subscriptions of others. I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, John Henry Hobart. N.B. The Magazine on the new series will be a continuance of the present volume, which commenced in January last. The numbers of this volume, as well as of any preceding volume, may be had of the publishers, T. & J. Swords, No. 160 Pearl-Street, New York. The first number of the new series will appear in the course of the month of July, and the succeeding numbers on the first day of every other month. The names of subscribers, and their places of abode, are to be trans- mitted, as soon as possible, to the Editor, or to T. & J. Swords. Pwspecius of the Churchman' s Magazine, JVew Series Since the commencement of the present year, the Subscriber has been in part the Editor of the CHtmcHMAN's Magazine. It will hereafter be published in the city of New- York, under his direction, as Propri- etor and Editor. The Magazine shall be conducted on the same plan and terms as heretofore, except, that, instead of one number of 40 pages being published monthly, one number of 80 pages shall appear every two months. This arrangement, it is thought, will prove on many ac- counts more convenient and eligible than the former. In addition to the commission of 12^ per cent, to agents, the Edi- tor engages to pay to the order of the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in each State, 10 per cent, on the amount of monies which shall be paid by subscribers to the Magazine in said State. By this plan, persons who subscribe to the Magazine, and its patrons who exert themselves to procure subscribers, will not only fulfil the important duty of contributing to the diffusion of religious knowledge, but will secure an annual revenue to the Con\'entions of the Churches respectively, which may be appropriated by them to pious purposes. The above arrangement, and engagements entered into with the former Proprietors of the Magazine, impose on the Editor consid- erable pecuniary responsibility. An increased subscription list, and C 45 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE punctuality in the payment of subscriptions, will be indispensable to the success of the \\ ork on a plan which promises utility to the Church in general, while it requires great labour and attention on the part of the Editor, and precludes him from all prospect of any pecuniary remuneration. He trusts that the friends of evangelical truth will not be backward in exertions to promote the circulation of a miscellany which shall be devoted to the defence and illustration of the principles of that religion, which is not less essential to the prosperity of civil society, than to the present and future felicity of man. The friends of the Protestant Episcopal Church ^\'ill recollect that the Churchman's Magazine is the only periodical publication devoted to the interests of their venerable and Apostolic Church ; while, among other religious denominations, various periodical miscellanies are supported with a liberal zeal, worthy of imitation. The price of the Magazine is much less than that of any similar publication, — it is so low that there must be but few who will not have it in their power to patronize the A\ork. On the counsel, aid, and exertions of his brethren, the Clergy of the Church, the Editor particularly and confidently relies. John Henry Hobart. New-York, June, 1808. Conditions for publishing the Churchman'' s Magazine I. The Magazine shall appear every two months, in numbers of 80 pages octavo; making an annual volume of 480 pages. The first num- ber, according to this new arrangement, shall appear in July, and the succeeding numbers regularly on the first day of every other month. II. The price to subscribers is one Dollar and Jifty Cents per annum, payable in advance. III. The allo\vance to agents will be twelve mid an half per cent, they being responsible for the Magazines which are sent them. There shall be also an allowance of ten per cent, to the Convention of the Protes- tant Episcopal Church in each State, on the amount of monies which shall be paid by subscribers to the Magazine in said State. IV. A table of contents, with a title-page, shall accompany the last number of each volume. Messrs. Oliver Steele & Co. of New -Haven, are appointed general agents for the Magazine in the State of Connecticut ; and with them the agents in the several towns in said State will continue to settle for n 46 ] JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD all monies received on account of the Magazine. The agents in other places are requested to account for the Magazine to Messrs. T. & J. Swords, No. 160 Pearl-Street, New- York, the Publishers of the work, and to pay them, or the Editor, whatever balances may be due on the present volume. Subscriptions to the work received by the respective agents; and they are authorized to receive payment from the subscribers. Subscriptions received in New-York by the Publishers, T. &. J. Swords, No. 160 Pearl-Street, and also by Peter A. Mesier, No. 107 Pearl-Street. Uzal Ogden. For sketch see Volume III, page 222 ; and for note on his election see Volume II, page 141. Pastoral Address, Diocese of Neiv Jersey, i8o8. In the Journal of the Diocesan Convention which was held in St. Peter's Church, Perth Amboy, June 8, 1808, this action was taken : "A motion was made by the Rev. Mr. Rudd, and passed, that a pastoral address to the several congregations of our communion in this state, be prepared, and presented to the next Convention for their approbation. — Ordered, that the Rev. Messrs. Wharton and Croes of the clergy, and Col. Ogden and Joshua M. Wallace, Esq. of the laity, be a Committee for this purpose." Pastoral Letter of the House of Bishops, i8o8. This letter was prepared under the provisions of the canon passed in the General Convention of 1804, for securing " an accurate view of the Stateof the Church." At its session held in St. Paul's Church, Bal- timore, on Thursday, May 19, 1808, the House of Deputies trans- mitted to the House of Bishops the documents required by the canon, and requested it to prepare a pastoral letter. This was read in the Lower House on Monday, May 23, 1808. It was from the pen of Dr. White, Presiding Bishop, who wrote such a letter for each session, his lastbeing that for 183 5. The letter for 1808 took a comprehensive view of the Church from 1783, and dwelt upon the doctrine and worship of the Church. It also discussed the right of any clergyman to alter words or phrases in the formularies of the Church which did not please him either doclrinally or rhetorically. It totally condemned such a course, C 47 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE for, as it said, "the fault of wanton irregularity is attached to it." It closed with exhortations to both clergymen and laymen to lead godly and Christian lives. Motion for EleSiion of a Bishop for Nezv Jersey, 1808. The motion referred to by Mr. Rudd was made at the meeting of the Convention, held in St. Peter's Church, Perth Amboy, on Wednes- day, June 8, 1808, and was as follows: "On motion of the Rev. Mr. Jones, the Convention resolved, that, at its next annual meeting, the expediency of electing a bishop for the church in this state, be taken into consideration." \_Parker' s Reprints, p. 336.] Joseph Willard. For mention of Joseph Willard see annotation on Trinity Church, Newark, Volume V, page 10. Daniel Higbee. For notice see Volume V, page 346. St. Andrezv's Church, Mt. Holly. For notice see Volume V, page 347. St. Peter's Church, Freehold. For notice see Volume V, page 351. C 48 ] JOHN CROES JOHN, a son of Jacob and Christina Charlotte (Reigart) Croes, was born at Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, June 1, 1762. His parents were anxious that he should have a liberal education, but were too poor to give him one. The young man set out to pay his own way, but his studies were interrupted by the Revolution, in which he served at intervals, as need required, as orderly sergeant, or quartermaster in New Jersey contingents, from 1778 to 1780. At the close of the war he followed mercantile pursuits for a time, and then returned to his studies, making himself proficient enough to teach. In 1789 he be- came lay reader in Trinity Church, Swedesboro, New Jersey. Upon Februar)' 28, 1790, he was made deacon by the Rt. Rev. Dr. White, in St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia. He then took charge of Swedes- boro. The church buildings as dilapidated, the congregation small, and the prospect gloomy. With his careful, methodical ways, his sound common sense, and earnest purpose Mr. Croes gradually effected a great change for the better. The church was repaired, the congrega- tion increased, and hope took the place of gloom. He was ordained priest by Bishop White on March 4, 1792, in St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia. Mr. Croes remained in Swedesboro for twelve years, sustaining himself and a large family upon a small salary. In 1801 he accepted the rectorship of Christ Church, New Brunswick, and the principalship of the New Brunswick Academy. This was all that then remained of Queen's College. After he had been in charge a short time pupils came from far and near. In 1808, when he resigned, there were seventy pupils. He was largely concerned in the revival of Queen's as Rutgers College, which his work in the academy made possible. In the diocese his work was recognized, he served on the standing committee, and was often president of the Convention. His brethren trusted him and confided in him. He found time for the affairs of the Church at large as deputy to the General Convention, and in that body his judgement was respected. In 1814 he was pre- sident of the House of Deputies. As rector of Christ Church he had the same task as in the school, but he perseveringlv developed the latent energies of the parish. At the Convention of the Diocese of Con- necticut, held in June, 1818, Dr. Croes was chosen Bishop. Before he had given his answer, the Convention of the Diocese of New Jersey C 49 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE met at Trenton on August 15, and Dr. Croes was elected Bishop of New Jersey. Declining Connecticut, he accepted the call of his native state. He was consecrated in St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, Novem- ber 19, 1815, by the Presiding Bishop, Dr. White, assisted by the Bishop of New York, Dr. Hobart, and the Bishop of Maryland, Dr. Kemp. He brought to his new cares and responsibilities the same spirit of order, the same sanctified zeal, as in his priestly work. The diocese needed much attention, as for thirty years it had grown spasmodically without any Episcopal head, trusting to the kind ministrations of neighbouring Bishops. Bishop Croes planned a yearly visitation of each parish and station, and such other visits as might be necessary. In his intercourse with the clergy he was uniformly the father and friend. He never assumed dignity, but knew the respect to be paid to his office. Fifteen years of constant exertion made him old, but he ac- complished what he intended, and the name of John Croes will always be enrolled high among the worthies of the American Church. For some months before the end he was confined to the house with a pain- ful malady, which he bore with true Christian fortitude. He departed this life at his home in New Brunswick, July 26, 1832, in the seventy- first year of his age. As a writer he published several charges and a sermon before the General Convention of 1823 on liberal giving. In 1785 he married Patty, a daughter of Elihu and Hannah (Mix) Crane of Newark. They had eight children, five sons and three daughters. Two of his sons, John and Robert B., entered the holy ministry. Dr. Archer Gilford of Newark says of the Bishop: "Bishop Croes was in stature about six feet, and of a portly frame. His dress and mien gave him that staid and venerable appearance that may be often seen represented in pictures of the Addison age, and well corresponded with the sanctity and native simplicity of his character. He always seemed to have special regard for his profession, and studied to make all his acquirements auxiliary and subservient to it. His ser- mons ^vere remarkable for presenting truth in a manner adapted to the dift'erent ages, character and circumstances of his auditors; and even when treating of moral duties, they were never deficient in spiritual unction. While he gave strong views of the vices of the age, he never did it in a way to offend the taste or shock the sensibilities of his hearers. His style of writing was simple and natural, perspicuous and energetic, with no approach to anything florid or declamatory. His audience, if : 5o :\ JOHN CROES it were not their own fault, would always find themselves instructed by his discourses ; and the effect of them was not a little increased by the patriarchal dignity and impressive earnestness with which they were delivered. "I have most frequently met with Bishop Croes, and observed his character and deportment, when he presided at the Diocesan Conven- tions of our State. On these occasions he uniformly exhibited a most becoming demeanour, always conducting the business with great dis- cretion,dignity and impartiality. During many years' attendance as a delegate, I cannot recall a single instance of the semblance of un- kindness or unfairness on his part towards any individual, or of the least want of respect on the part of any individual towards him. "Bishop Croes, in his ecclesiastical polity, was not exactly what is now termed High Church or Low Church ; but he always maintained the distincti\'e principles of the Protestant Episcopal Church with firm- ness and consistency, while yet he ne\'er made himself offensive to Christians of other communions. " In all his intercourse, Avhether private and social or official, he was a model of a quiet, considerate and kindly spirit. His life was a per- petual advocacy and enforcement of the great principles and precepts of the Gospel. He never interfered with the concerns of others, though he was always upon the alert to minister to their happiness. In his family he was a strict disciplinarian, and withal a pattern of economy, while yet he was a loving and tender father, and was a fine example of a generous hospitality." [ Sprague's Annals, vol. v, p. 382.] [ From John Croes ] New Brunswick, June loth, 1808. My dear Sir, YOUR letter and a few copies of the Prospe6lus of the Churchman's Magazine, were handed to me by Mr. Rudd. I have scarcely time at present to do more than give you a list of the Clergy of this state; as, I shall start on Monday for Schooley's mountain, and in the interim shall c 51 :\ HOBART CORRESPONDENCE have more business to attend to, than I can conveniently per- form. The Revd Henry Waddell D.D. Redor of St. Michael's Church, Trenton, The Rev^ Charles H. Wharton D.D. Re6lor of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, The Rev? John Croes,Re61:or of Christ Church, New Bruns- wick and St. Peter's, Spotswood. The Rev'} Jasper Davis Jones, Re6lor of St. Peter's Church, Perth Amboy. The Revi\s Church in Westchester^ p. 276.] There is no other record of Mr. Wetmore's work at Middletown. These services Mere held in a large red two-story house on the north side of Washington Street, the home of Mr. Wetmore's brother Ichabod. The house stood until after 1832. The site is now known as Wetmore Place. The first general gathering of those who were favourable to the Church is noted in a letter of Ebenezer Punderson, missionary at North Groton, written June 18, 1739: "Upon the earnest desire of a considerable number, I have made a journev to Middletown, about forty miles from my home, and preached to a sober bodv of people, near one hundred, two of which ha\ e since come and joined themselves to our commimion. " ^Hcnvks and Perry, Connecticut Church Documents, vol. i, /;. 169.] In September, 1748, Dr. Samuel Johnson mentioned Middletown and C 95 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Wallingford as joining "in order to be another mission in due time," commended Ichabod Camp, a native of Durham, "bred at our col- lege," who was then reading the service and sermons in those towns, and also stated, ' ' thev are going forward with their Church at Middle- town. ' ' The chief promoters of the Church in that town were Jeremiah Wetmore, a brother, with Captain Caleb Wetmore and Jeremiah Wet- more, nephe\\s of James Wetmore ; Richard Alsop, Philip Mortimer, Joseph Wright, John Thompson, and John Stocker. The attempts made by Churchmen to obtain from the town an a\ailable plot upon which to erect a church were unsuccessful. Finally they were granted permission to procure sufficient ground at the southern end of the main street, which was marshy and lying in the highway, "between Tap- pan's Corner so called, John Foster's Corner, and the house of Ephraim Doane." Through the enterprise of the wardens, Philip Mortimer and Caleb Wetmore, the land was purchased, drained, and the foundationsof achurch were laid, which was to be fifty feet in length by thirty-six feet in breadth . It was ' ' raised, ' ' to use the expression of the time, in the fall of 1750. It is said that when the work was done a shout went up that could be heard for miles. The completion of the church was delayed by many causes. It \i"as finished in 1755. It stood a little north of the head of the present Union Street, with a porch and tower to the west and chan- cel atthe east end. On Palm Sunday, April 8, 1750, Richard Mansfield of Derby officiated in MiddIeto\\n. He baptized Jeremiah Leaming, father of Dr. Jeremiah Leaming, and seven children. Mr. Camp con- tinued as lay reader until the winter of 1751-52, when he was given permission to " go home ' ' for holy orders. He was made deacon and or- dained priest early in 1752 by the Bishop of London. He was licensed to officiate in the Plantations, March 26, 1752. He sailed for America, and officiated for the first time in Christ Church, July 19, 1752. As the Venerable Society felt unable to make anv appropriation for Wal- lingford and Middletown, Mr. Camp struggled on ^ith great and in- creasing success, upon the small salary received from the parishes. At Wallingford measures nere taken to build a church, and at Middle- town the Church was daily growing in membership and influence. Mr. Camp also had gone regularly to North Guilford, fourteen miles sotith of Middletown, and took the oversight of the few Church people in Middletown Upper Houses, now Cromwell, and Durham. In 1759 the Society granted him a small stipend. He officiated for the last time in c 96 :\ JOHN CROES Middletown, June 8, 1760, having been induced to remove to the South by the larger salaries oft'ered there. Dr. Johnson, in w riting to the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, Thomas Seeker, in July, 1760, laments the de- parture of Mr. Camp as "a great detriment to the Churches atMid- dletown and Wallingford." It was partly owing to his necessities and partly by the persuasion of Governor Dobbs that he a\ ent to North Caro- lina. Mr. Camp did not remain long in that province, for in 1761 he was the incumbent of Cornwall Parish, Lunenburg County, Virginia, where he remained onl)- a year. He then removed to Amherst County. He lived on the glebe, near New Glasgow. In 1777 he went to the Illi- nois country with his family and settled at Kaskaskia, where he died April 20, 1786. He Mas a man of very excellent character, and faith- ful in all his labours. On June 19, 1760, the vacant parish determined to continue the services, and appointed Captain Caleb Wetmore to read prayers, and William Johnson, William Starr, and Daniel Johonnot by turns to read a sermon forenoon and afternoon. In the fall of 1761 Abraham Jarvis of Norwalk, a graduate of Yale College in that year, became lay reader. He was a young man of studi- ous habits, sincere and earnest. Under his administration there was a rapid growth, and he gained the affection of the people. He studied theology with diligence under the care of Dr. Chandler of St. John's Church, Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, m hile living in that town for a few months to be inoculated for the small-pox. On his return he con- tinued his course under Dr. Samuel Johnson, and in the spring of 1763 "went home" for holy orders, accompanied by his dear friend Bela Hubbard and William Walter of Boston. He was made deacon bj- Dr. Frederick Keppel, Bishop of Exeter, in the Royal Chapel of St. James, Westminster, Sunday, February 5, 1764, in company with Mr. Hub- bard and Mr. Walter. They Mere ordained priests by Dr. Charles Lyttleton, Bishop of Carlisle, Sunday, Februar}' 19, 1764, in the parish church of Westminster. Mr. Jarvis returned to America in April, and reached Middletown early in the summer. On August 1, 1764, he was informed by a committee of the vestry that it had been agreed to raise seventy pounds sterling for his support exclusive of the twenty pounds which had been the previous grant of the Venerable Society to Mr. Camp. This he accepted, although no grant was made by the Society, and commenced a ministry which Mas marked by great force and thoroughness. A memorandum by him shows that at one time : 97 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE he had under his care in Middletown and surrounding towns three hundred and sixt3-five souls, with one hundred communicants. He was faithful in visiting every part of his field, even after the outbreak of the Revolution rendered it unsafe for any who still remained loyal to Great Britain to travel. He was highly esteemed by his brethren, and acted as secretary of the voluntary conventions held by them. It was in that capacity that he drew up the papers relating to the choice of a Bishop for Connecticut at Woodbury in 1783 and the addresses to the Archbishop of Canterbury and York. He was the first to welcome Dr. Seabury on his return as a Bishop, and it was in Christ Church, Middletown, that the Convention met to recognize Bishop Seabury, Tuesday, August 2, 1785, under the presidency of Dr. Leaming, with Mr. Jarvis as secretary. In Christ Church, Wednesday, August 3, Bishop Seabury also held the first ordination in the American Church, when Colin Ferguson, Henry Van Dyke, Philo Shelton, and Ashbel Baldwin were made deacons. In June, 1796, Mr. Jarvis was elected as successor to Bishop Seabury, but de- clined. On June 7, 1797, he was again elected, and was consecrated in Trinity Church, New Haven, October 18, 1797, by Dr. White, Presiding Bishop, assisted by Bishop Provoost of New York and Bishop Bass of Massachusetts. He remained in his parish until 1799. He died at New Haven, May 13, 1813, in the seventy-fourth year of his age. He is one worthy to be remembered as priest, doctor, and Bishop. In August, 1799, Calvin White, a native of Middletown Upper Houses, became rector. He had many gifts and seemed acceptable, but left abruptly in July, 1 800, without informing an_v member of the vestry or parish. A notice of Mr. White will be found in Volume III, page 3 13. He was succeeded by Joseph Warren, who seems to have been treated with indifference by some of the people, as his letter of resignation in- timates. Some particulars concerning Mr. Warren are given in Vol- ume II, page 329. In September, 1803, Clement Merriam, who had been made deacon by Bishop Jarvis, April 14, 1801 , became rector. In addition to the work at Middletown he A\'as put in charge of the con- gregation at Durham, which afterward became a parish. He was or- dained priest by Bishop Jarvis, June 6, 1805. He resigned October 1, 1806. During the vacancy Lemuel Burge, who was afterward rector of St. Paul's Church, Wickford, acted as lay reader from December, 1806, to June, 1807. It was during this period that several unsuccess- C 98 ] JOHN CROES fill attempts were made to obtain a rector. In March, 1809, Dr. John Kewley accepted the rectorship. He filled a large place in the parish and diocese for four years, and all regretted his departure in 1813 to become rector of St. George's Church, New York City. His return to Europe as an avo^\ed Roman Catholic in 1816 and disappearance there from the public gaze is a romantic and mysterious incident in our Church history. He \A'as succeeded by Birdsey Glover Noble, who was made deacon by Bishop Jarvis, June 2, 1812, and ordained priest by Bishop Griswold, May5, 1815. His rectorship was a timeof development and prosperity. He held important offices in the diocese. A sketch of him will precede his letter of March 18, 1812. Upon his resignation in September, 1 828, he \\as succeeded in Januar_y, 1829, bv Smith Pyne, afterw ard rector of the Church of the Epiphan}-, Washington, who only sta3'ed till August, 1830. George Jones was elected rector in Marcli, 1831, but remained only six months, and Mr. Pyne was re- called. Under the impetus given by him a fund for a new church was commenced. It was built in 1834 on the corner of Court and Broad Streets. It was of stone in the prevailing Grecian style. In No\'em- ber, 1836, Mr. Pyne was succeeded by Dr. Samuel Farmar Jarvis. To the A\ ork of the parish this great scholar devoted six years of unceas- ing effort and accomplishment. For two years, from May, 1840, to April, 1842, he had as his assistant John Williams, afterward Bishop of Connecticut and Presiding Bishop. A sketch of Dr. Jarvis will pre- cede his letter of June 15, 1813. A notice of Bishop Williams will be found in Volume II, page 429. On Dr. Jarvis's retirement, Mr. Wil- liams was asked to accept the rectorship, but declined. After the brief rectorships of Edwin Wiltbank, Henry Betts Sherman, and Horace Hills, Dr. Frederick J.Goodwin was elected rector in August, 1845. His administration saw many changes, among them the establish- ment of the Berkeley Divinity School, the incorporation of Christ Church, South Farms, the preparation for building a new church, and the change of the corporate name from Christ Church to Church of the Holy Trinity. He superintended the negotiations for a new site and approved the contracts, but died, belo\'ed and mourned, February 29, 1872, before the church \\ as completed. The new church on Main Street was consecrated bv Bishop Williams, November 4, 1874. It is a fine specimen of middle decorated Gothic. Dr. Goodwin's successors to 1892 were Walter Mitchell, Samuel D. McConnell, A. Douglas C 99 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Miller, and James Lewis Parks. Among the assistants in this period was William Ford Nichols, now Bishop of California. In March, 1892, Ed ward Campion Acheson, an assistant at St. George's Church, New York, and a graduate of Trinity College, Toronto, Canada, be- came the rector. Under him there has been built a new parish house and rectory, All Saints' Chapel and guild room at Staddle Hill, St. Andrew's guild room, and money secured for St. Andrew's Chapel, Pameacha. In March, 1912, he celebrated the twentieth anniversary of his rectorship, and was in office in Jul_v of the same year. As given in the American Church Almanac for 1912, there are eight hundred and ninety communicants. C loo '2 BELA HUBBARD [From Bela Hubbard] New Haven August 20''' 1808. Rev: & Dear Sir. I THANK you for your introdu6tion of D^ Kewley to me who is a good man, and I wish in return to introduce to your acquaintance the bearer Mr. Jacocks one of the Vestry of my Church & a respe6lable merch' in this town who in his place has & is taking a very zealous & warm interest in con- tributing what in him lies an aiding hand to those who are reviving primitive truth & order in these distra61:ed times, a subscriber to our magazines to your' s and all other works for the promotion of y" Interests of our Church which is the cause of Truth. I wish from time to time as he is often in your city you will be so good as to communicate what may be proper through him to me. Have you seen Mr. Merricks Psalms, are they worth pur- chasing. Have you the names of those 40 tunes in general use in James Chh Westminster, in short, I wish through Mr. Jacocks to have from you whatever you may think proper to communicate. D' Bowden's letters to D'. Miller will do good as far as they are read, the difficulty is to persuade people to read. Your magazines are read with high approbation. Cannot you meet our Conne6\icut Convocation at Norwalk the last day of this month. I am dear Sir very respe6lfully & sincerely Yours Rev". Dr. Hobart. Bela Hubbard Superscription : Rev". D«. Hobart New York. Favoured by M'. Jacocks New Haven c 10^ ;] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS John Kewley. See sketch Avhich precedes his letter of October 8, 1812. John H. Jiicocks. See sketch which precedes his letter of December 22, 1808. James Merrick. James, the second son of John and Elizabeth (Lybloe) Merrick, was born at Reading, England, January 8, ITis- He was educated at Read- ing School, in which he was head boy. He matriculated at Oxford in 1737, proceeded to his bachelor's degree in 1739, and received his master's degree in 1742. He w as made a fellow in 1745. He offi- ciated occasionally after his ordination. Among his pupils at Oxford were Lord North and Lord Dartmouth. He lived at Reading, where he died January 5, 1769. His most noted work is "Annotations on the Gospel of St. John," verses 1 to 14. The first part appeared in 1764, and the second in 1767. The title-page of the volume referred to by Dr. Hubbard is: "The Psalms Translated or Paraphrased in English Verse. By James Merrick, M.A. Late Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford. The Second Edition. Reading: Printed and sold by J. Caman & Co. Sold also by Mr. Newbery in St. Paul's Church- yard, and by Mr. Dodsley in Pall Mall, London, and by Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Prince in Oxford, mdcclxvi." John Bozcden 's Letters. For notice see \'^olume V, page 468. Samuel Miller. For notice see Volume V, page 394. . The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. C 102 ] JAMES KEMP [ From James Kemp ] My Dear Sir, THE first no. of the Magazine, new Series, has reached me. I want five more in addition to the ten already sent, which you will please to forward immediately. Whenever I have got all the subscribers that I expe6l to get, a list of the names and also the money shall be sent. Will you run the hazard of the money by Post, or can you point out any way less hazardous.-* My dear Sir the partial hand of a friend is too evident in your introdu(^lion of my Letters. Some of the partial friends of Miller acknowledge that there is now nothing in the way of proof, & they say they will give my letters an unbiased examina- tion. The Magazine is exceedingly well received in general, but we have very few readers of any thing of the kind. That God may continue your health & support you in your assiduous labors in our Redeemers cause is the most ardent prayer of Dear Sir your sincere friend & Brother, Jas. Kemp. Sept. 8. 1808. P.S. Since this letter was prepared & indeed sealed I have re- ceived from the agent in Somerset County Twelve Subscrib- ers obtained by the agent there, with a request that they may come thro' my hands. You will therefore send, without delay, 1 7 more nos. of the Magazine addressed to me, and all the money shall be transmitted thro' any channel that you will please to mention. J. Kemp. Supfncription : The Rev". Dr. Hobart. New York. I 103 ;] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. Kemp's Episcopacy Vindicated. For notice see Volume V, page 469. C lo-t D JAMES ABERCROMBIE [ From James Abercrombie ] Philad» Sept' 24"' 1808. Rev: & Dear Sir, MY most grateful acknowledgements aredue.and hereby offered, to you for your favourable Review of my Lec- tures. 'Tis a great comfort to fall into the hands of a friend on such occasions, and tho' there is a little castigation in it, yet it is a very just and a very wholesome castigation, and at the same time as gentle as it could be to constitute a Review. The Reviewer "who spareth the rod, spoileth" the author. I per- fe6lly approve of all your criticisms, and having made a list of them shall accomodate the a'^edl] thereto, a 2'* ed" has for some time been called for, but I have been waiting for such friendly hints as you have now given me. I trust you will like the 2'^ Ed" better than the i:;!. They have certainly met with a much better reception than I ever expefted; and if they are in any degree useful to the rising generation, they will ultimately prove a blessing to me. I am instructed, entertained, and greatly edified by D' Bow- den's book. It is I think unanswerable; and yet, I doubt not, the incorrigible pertinacity of Calvinism will induce either Ma- son or Miller, or more probably both of them, to attempt a refutation. They will doubtless think that "in great attempts 't is glorious e'en to fail," and fail they assuredly will in the es- timation of all impartial readers who shall be competentjudges of the subje6l — but I am sure they will give us "more last words of Richard Baxter." I am very anxious to see the new hymns, & hope as soon as they are published you will send me a copy. We are all wild here with the spirit of elec^lioncering. I think 'tis highly probable that the federalists will carry their can- l ^05 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE didate M"^ Ross — each side however seems equally confident of success. If Snyder should be our governour, we shall sink to the lowest possible degree of political degradation. We have just printed & I have the impression now in bundles in my study, an address to the people of the United States, signed a Christian, cautioning them against chusing another Infidel President in M'. Madison's place ( for such he is, ) I trust it will have a powerful effe6l: but for sufficient reasons it must not be put into circulation here till our eleftion for Governour is over, which will be on the 15^^ of next month. I will venture to send you one, and beg you to hand one to M"^ C. C. Moore, the Bishop's son — Do tell me what the let- ters C. C. stand for, that I may know how to address a letter to him. He has been very politely attentive to me. I wish you would endeavour to prevail upon him to sign his name intel- ligibly. A copy of this address will be sent to the correspond- ing committee in each State, that it may be republished thro' the continent, before the ele6lion of Ele6lors. That you may not expire in a paroxism of Curiosity, I will whisper in your ear, but remember tis a whisper. Our friend & brother D' Wharton of Burlington is the author. Give me your opinion of it. Do you intend never to write to me again.-* What have I done to induce such a determination? When will you visit Philad^? I want much to talk to you about a subje6l of great importance to two Epis. Congregations, to which you may perhaps be able to render essential service, & prevent them from falling into the clutches of Baptists, Methodists, Pres- byterians, & other Se6laries. Adieu, J. A. C 106 ^ JAMES ABERCROMBIE I had almost forgot to tell you that among otlier honours con- ferred upon me I have just had that of Grandfather! ! ! My daughter is well & so is her Son. Superscripti'j/i : The Rev. John H. HobartD.D. Assistant Minister of Trinity Church. New York. ANNOTATIONS Abercrombie' s Le&ures on the Catechistn. For notice see Volume V, page 426, where an extract from Hobart's re\ie\v is gi\en. John Boivden's Letters. For notice see Volume \^, page 468. John Mitchell Mason. Under the heading of "The Christian's Magazine," on page 230 of ^^o!ume V, some particulars relating to John Mitchell Mason are given. In addition it may be stated that he \\ as born in the city of New York, March 19, 1770. His father was thewell-known and eloquent Dr. John Mason of the Scotch Presbyterian Church. The son was carefully edu- cated under the direction of his father, who rejoiced in the intellectual brilliancy he show ed at an early age. He graduated from Columbia College in 1789. He commenced the study of theology under the direc- tion of his father, and in 1791 went to lulinburgh, w here, under the celebrated professors of the uni\ersitv, notai)l\- Dr. HuiUer and Dr. Erskine, he had partly completed his course, when in 1792 he was called home by the death of his father. He \\ as licensed to preach in November, 1792, and in April, 1793, was installed as pastor of the Church in which he had been brought up. He at once gained the approbation of the people, and attracted many others to the Church by his sermons and expositions of the Holy Scriptures. His earliest effort for the improvement of the ministry of the body to which he belonged was the establishment of a theologi- C 107 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE cal seminary. It opened its doors in 1804, and he was its first pro- fessor. It educated many ministers for the Associate Reformed Church, for several years under Dr. Mason's charge. He visited Europe again to obtain for it a suitable library. Those who heard him preach and plead for the seminary agreed in the opinion that his genius and eloquence made him one of the greatest preachers of the age. In 1795 he was elected a trustee of Columbia College, and took an active part in its affairs. It -was in this capacity that he first came in con- tact with the young John Henry Hobart. At the time Dr. King wrote his note, the two leading men in the room were Dr. Mason and Dr. Hobart. Dr. McVickar says in his "Professional Years," on page 244 : "Among the other early marks of public confidence reposed in Mr. Hobart's talents and judgment, is to be mentioned his election into the Board of Trustees of Columbia College; this took place in 1801, within a year after his establishment in the cit_y. "The internal condition of this Board, in being nearly equally bal- anced between Episcopal and opposing members, made it, from the first, a scene of much animated contest, the interest of Mhich was greatly increased by the talents and standing of the gentlemen who composed it, they being among the ablest and most influential men, not only of the city, but of the State and Union. Among them, at the time of Mr. Hobart's entrance into it, were Alexander Hamilton, Brockholst Livingston, Richard Harrison, Morgan Lewis, Dr. Bard, and Dr. Mason; and to these were successively added, as vacancies occurred, Rufus King, GouAerneur Morris, Egbert Benson, Colonel Fish, De Witt Clinton, Oliver Wolcott, and Robert Troup: the au- thor confining himself to names now past. "The claims of Episcopalians to influence in the Board arose from the endowment of the college being from them, while those of their opponents were founded on the common interest, and therefore the common rights of all denominations, in a college chartered for the benefit of the city. "At the head of the opposition to the Church, which was strong, both in numbers and in weight of talent, stood the Rev. Dr. Mason, of the Associate Reformed Church of Scotland, a man well calculated to wield influence in either a popular or an intellectual assembly. Power- ful with his pen, he was still more powerful in speech, for a command- C 108 ] JAMES ABERCROMBIE ing figure and a stentorian voice, such as he possessed, are never without their influence in debate ; while, at the same time, his truly great powers, both of argument and sarcasm, seemed to justify in him that disdainful self-confidence of tone and manner with which he was apt to put to silence opponents of whom he stood not in awe, and among the Episcopalians, at that dme in theBoard, whatever may have been their ability, there certainly was not one individual who felt M illing, or perhaps called upon, to meet him in debate; so that he may be said to have ruled alone. Under these circumstances, the introduction among the Trustees of a young Episcopal clergyman, a youth in years, and a stripling in personal appearance, without name, connections, or experience, was very far from being thought, even by those who introduced him, to furnish Churchmen with a fit match for a leader so redoubted as Dr. Mason, or to arouse in that leader any fear of losing the ascendancy he had so long enjoyed. Such, too, was the popular opinion without; but wiser men from the first saw deeper, as may appear from the fol- lowing anecdote, which is related from personal recollection. "On a subsequent vacancy occurring in the Board, the name of Thomas Y. How was brought forward by Churchmen out of doors, and his election urged upon by Episcopal members as a necessary counterbalance to the powers of Dr. Mason. Among others solicited for their vote on this occasion were the late Judge Livingston, who, although not of the Church, was yet in general feeling with it; his reply was in these words — ' Sir, the Church needs no abler representa- tive than the young man she has already given us. Mr. Hobart, if not now, will soon be, believe me, more than a match for Dr. Mason. Sir, he has all the talents of a leader ; he is the most parliamentary speaker I ever met with; he is equally prompt, logical, and practical. I never yet saw that man thro\vn off his centre.' On some reply being made to this, his answer was still more emphatic — ' Sir, you underrate that young man's talents, nature has fitted him for a leader : had he stud- ied law he would have been upon the bench ; in the army a major- general at the least; and, in the state, nothing under prime minister.' These words, taken at the time from the lips of the individual to a\ horn they were addressed, \\'ere then regarded as an exaggerated eulogium, but deserve now to be recorded as e\'idence, not only of Mr. Hobart's talents, but also of nice tact in the judgment of character, a faculty in C 109 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE which Judge Livingston was surpassed by few. Nor was this judg- ment (if, without arrogance, the author ma}- add his own) far wrong, for it required but litde observation of Hfe to recognize the same ele- ments of power in ruling talent, however diversely directed. Sagacity of foresight, rapuUtij of mo\ement, concentration of effort, and persex^er- r/z/rd- of purpose, these are in the moral world what the four elements used to be esteemed in the material. ' That in ^ UJTERNION run Perpetual circle, multiform ; and mix And nourish all things' Or to use the language of an older philosophy, (if without impropri- ety it may be applied to man,) these constitute when united, those first sources of motion, {to klvovv oLKi-vrjcrTov, 'the first mover, himself unmoved,') that each, in his own litde sphere, sets in motion the world around him. But, whatever may be thought of the philosophy, it is unquestionably the fact, that by the combination of these qualities is made alike the general and statesman — the Ruler under every form; whether by sea or land, these make the successful commander, though in each we find them united in different degrees, with some one element preponderating. Thus, the secret of Nelson's victories lay, peculiarly, in concentration of effort ; of Napoleon's, in rapidity of movement ; of Wellington's, in sagacity of foresight ; and of Wash- ington's, in perseverance of purpose. "Now in all these four elements of power Mr. Hobart was remark- able." The establishment of " The Christian ' s Magazine "has been already noted. In 1810 Dr. Mason resigned his charge and gathered a new congregation, for which a church was built on Murray Street, and dedicated in 1812. In 1811 circumstances made it expedient to cre- ate a new office in Columbia College, that of provost, to which Dr. Mason was elected. It is said that for fi\'e days in the week he gave the time between twelve and half-past one to instruction at the college, and to his theological students that between two and half-past three, in addition to his round of pastoral work, public duties, and various engagements. In 1816 he travelled in Europe for a year for the recov- ery of his health, and returned in the fall of 1817. He preached to an immense congregation on November 2, even more poA\erfully than JAMES ABERCROMBIE ever. It was hoped that he liad been permanentl}- benefited. He con- tinued his work for two years, when he was aft'ected with a sliglit paralytic stroke upon a Sunday in February, 1820. He commenced the service, but A\as unable to recollect or deliver the discourse he had prepared. Althougli he continued to preach then, weW enough, he knew that his work \\as ending. His congregation endea\oured to find a suit- able assistant, but without success. He finally resigned October 25, 1821. In the hope that change of air would be of benefit, he accepted the presidency of Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsyhania, to which he had been elected some time before. Even the congenial work of the professor's chair and administration of a college \\as too much for his enfeebled frame and failing mind. He resigned to the board of trustees in October, 1824, and returned to New York, intending to give up all work. While his bodilv health was comparatively excellent, his mind failed. Often he would \\ ander from home ^^•ithout kno^ving \\here he w as going. It is said that frequently he sought the home of his friend, Colonel Joseph W^arren Scott, at New BrunsA\ ick. New Jersey, where he discoursed upon theology with all his old power and brilliance. He died December 26, 1819, in the sixtieth year of his age. Dr. Mason married May, the only daughter and child of Abraham Lef- ferts of New York City, May 13, 1793. They had a family of five sons and two daughters. His elder daughter married Dr. John Knox of New York Citj-, and his younger. Dr. Jacob Van Vechten of Sche- nectady. Two of his sons, Ebenezer and Erskine, entered the Pres- b\terian ministry. His old pupil. Dr. Robert McCarter of Newburgh, says of him in the course of a long analysis of his character and career in " Sprague's Annals," volume iv, page 11 : " Some preachers are great only on great occasions. They need some rousing question or some rare event to excite or to concentrate their energies. What Dr. Mason could do under excitements of this sort, his Orations on the death of Washington and of Hamilton, and his Sermon entided 'Messiah's Throne,' sufficiently discover ; but I think that he deli\ered discourses not less masterly and eloquent than the \ery best of his published ones, in the ordinary course of his ministry." Among the publications of Dr. Mason are: [ 111 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE A Sermon preached in the citj^ of New York on a day set apart for Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer, on account of a malignant and mortal fever prevailing in the city of Philadelphia, 1793 Mercv remembered in wrath ; a National Thanksgiving Sermon, 1795 The Address of the New York Missionary Society, 1796 Letters on Frequent Communion, addressed particularly to the mem- bers of the Associate Reformed Church in North America, 1798 The Warning Voice to Christians on the ensuing election of the Presi- dent of the United States, 1800 Living Faith : A Sermon preached before the Society for the Relief of the Destitute Sick in Edinburgh, 1801 Messiah's Throne: A Sermon before the London Missionary Society, 1802 An Oration commemorative of the late Major-General Alexander Ham- ilton, pronounced before the New York State Society of Cincinnati, 1804 Report relative to the course of Instruction and Discipline in Columbia College, 1810 A Sermon preached in Murray Street Church on occasion of resigning the charge of his congregation, 1821 Samuel Miller. For notice see Volume V, page 394. James Ross. Mr. Ross was born in York County, Pennsylvania, July 12, 1762. He attended the school of Dr. John McMillan at Chartier, known as "the log Cabin," where he remained for two years. Upon complet- ing his course in 1782, he became tutor in Latin in the school. He studied law, and opened an office in western Pennsylvania at Wash- ington. He soon acquired a wide reputation, and in 1789 was elected as a member of the State Constitutional Convention. The seat of Albert Gallatin in the United States Senate was declared vacant and his election void, February 28, 1795, and in April of that year Mr. Ross was chosen to fill the vacancy. He was instrumental in the same year in stopping the violence of those engaged in the whiskey in- surrection by a speech he made to the excited insurgents at Wash- ington, then his home. He was appointed by President Washington JAMES ABERCROMBIE as the head of the commission to treat with the leaders in that affair, and l3_v liis \\ ise counsel was able to satisfy them and put an end to the hostilities. In 1797 he was elected again to the Senate, and served until March 3, 1803. Mr. Ross was the Federal candidate for governor of Pennsylvania in 1799, but was defeated by Thomas McKean. He was also nominated on the expiration of Governor McKean's term, but not elected. He was once more the Federal candidate in 1808, but was defeated by Simon Snyder. He then withdrew from political life, devoting himself entirely to a lucrative practice of law. He was the leading lawyer of western Pennsylvania for many years. From 1795 he made his home in Pittsburgh. He was the agent of George Wash- ington for his extensive land-holdings in Pennsylvania. He is repre- sented as scrupulously honest, and a defender of what he conceived to be the right, regardless of consequences. His appearance as the counsel of a company of slaves who sought refuge in Pennsylvania lost him many friends. While his associates became Whigs upon the dissolution of the Federal party. Senator Ross remained firmly fixed in the principles he had adopted as a young man. He died at Alle- ghany City, Pennsylvania, November 27, 1847, in the eighty-sixth year of his age. Simon Snyder. Simon, a son of Anthony and Mary Elizabeth (Knippenberg) Snyder, was born at Lancaster, Pennsj'lvania, November 5, 1759. His father had emigrated from the German Palatinate in the previous year, and became prosperous in his new home. He died in 1774. His son, when seventeen years old, went to York, where he learned the trade of a tan- ner and currier. He was anxious for self-improvement and attended a night school kept by a benevolent Quaker. He also studied b}- himself. InJul}^, 1784, he removed to Selinsgrove, where heopened a store. After his business became profitable, he in^•ested in land and mill property. For twelve years he was a justice of the peace. In 1790 he \\as a mem- ber of the State Constitutional Convention. He was elected to the legis- lature in 1797, and served continuously to 1808. From 1802 to 1808 he was speaker of the house. He was nominated for governor in 1805, but was defeated by Governor Thomas McKean. During his legis- lative term he originated the one hundred dollar act, providing that all causes involving sums less than that be settled by arbitration. In HOBART CORRESPONDENCE 1808 he defeated Senator Ross and became governor of Pennsylvania. He continued in office until 1817. He was a firm supporter of Presi- dent Madison and of the War of 1812. In 1817 he was elected state senator. He died at Selinsgrove, Snyder County, November 9, 1819. In 1790 Governor Snyder married Elizabeth Michael, who died No- vember 10, 1794. He married for the second time, June 12, 1796, Catharine, a daughter of Colonel Frederick and Catharine (Schuy- ler) Antes of Northumberland. She died March 10, 1810. He married for the third time, October 16, 1814, Mary Slough Scott, who was a widow. She died in 1823. A grandson of the governor, General Simon Snyder, was distinguished for bravery during the Civil War, and had a continuous service of forty-one years in the army until his retirement as brigadier-general in May, 1902. C 114 ] JOHN RHEA CLARENDON SMITH PARTICULARS concerning John Rhea Clarendon Smith will be found in Volume I, page 323. [From John Rhea Clarendon Smith] Philad September 28'*' 1808. Dear Sir, OUR travellers started about a week since, taking a cir- cuitous route through Jersey to New York & if not de- tained by the badness of the weather must have reached New York ere this. Papa's health was much restored previous to his departure, but I fear the weather has been very unfavor- able for him. Robert & William are with him. Robert has fin- ished his collegiate course & is still undetermined what to pursue. He seems a little inclined to be a merchant, but this I am rather disposed to discourage, as I do not think he has the proper disposition or talents to succeed as a merchant & it would be a pity that the talents he seems to possess should in a measure be lost or thrown away. I should much prefer that he would follow one of the professions of Law, Physick or Divinity. The latter, however he might have been disposed to at one time, he has at present I believe but little inclination. He is most inclined to the study of the law but has started some trivial objeftions which may easily removed. In this un- determined state of his mind I have thought of a plan which if agreeable to you & you should approve of must be of great advantage to him, that is to pass this winter in New York under your dire6lion & instru6tion either in the study of his profession or in a general course of reading previous to his beginning a profession. This plan cannot fail to improve him c 115 ;] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE & lay a good & solid foundation for the future. If he remains here he will no doubt loose much of his time, in company, acquaintances &c. If this plan should correspond with your ideas & be convenient to you not interfering with your do- mestick arrangements I wish you would converse with Papa & Robert upon the subje6l & With respeft Your Jno R. C. Smith We are all well, my respe6ls to M'' Hobart Superscription : Rev" John H Hobart Greenwich St New York. On the fly-leaf there is this note in Hobart' s handwriting: Hymns. State the nature & importance of Psalms & the dan- ger of departing from them. The peculiar circumstances of the Church to the Southward w*^ required Hynnis, acquiesced in by many on that principle of conciliation on which BpP. a6led. ANNOTATIONS Robert Smith. For sketch see Volume I, page 34. Robert Hobart Smith. For notice see Volume III, page 61. William Alexander Smith. For notice see Volume III, page 64. Hymns adopted by the General Convention, i8o8. Dr. Hobart's note shows that he shared the objection which many Churchmen had at that time to the adoption of hymns in the public C 116 ] JOHN RHEA CLARENDON SMITH worship of the Church. On page 236 of his " Memoirs " Bishop \\'hite states : " On the subject of the Hymns sanctioned by this convention, much was said, as well out of doors as in the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. Some members of that body had contemplated the matter ]5re\'iously to the meeting, and had pressed it with great earnestness. The author of these remarks acknowledges, that it was with pain he saw the subject brought forward. This was not because he doubted either of the lawfulness of celebrating the praises of God in other strains than those of Da\id, or of the expediency of having a few well selected hymns for the especial subjects of the evangelical econ- omy, which can no otherwise be celebrated in the Psalms, than in an accommodated sense. Nevertheless, there is so little of good poetry ex- cept the Scriptural, on sacred subjects, and there was so great danger of having a selection accommodated to the degree of animal sensibil- itv, affected by those who were the most zealous in the measure, that the discretion of adopting it seemed questionable. It was, however, jielded to by the bishops, under the hope, that the selection of a few and those unexceptionable, although some of them, perhaps, are not to be extolled for the excellency either of the sentiments or of the poetry, might prevent the unauthorized use of compositions which no rational Christian can appro\'e of. The matter, however, was executed with too much haste. The bishops had merely time to give a cursory reading to the hymns proposed, the result of w hich was the accept- ance of them, with the exception of one hymn, containing a verse that seemed a little enthusiastic. In lieu of this they proposed another hymn, which \vas admitted. Those who were the most zealous for the measure had pressed for the admission of about two hundred. " On the subject of hymns, there is ground for considerable appre- hension. Some ministers, and other members of this Church, ha\'e so strong an inclination to multiply them, that, whatever might be in future the number of those allowed, there would be at every con- vention a wish for more. Others are aware of the inconvenience of this continual enlargement, but press for the setting aside of some of those selected, in order to introduce new ones more suited to their taste ; not foreseeing, that on the same principle, there w ill be, in the next convention, new proposers of new hymns, and that this will happen ^vithout end. There are some religious societies, who think [ 117 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE it ungodly to introduce into the worship of the sanctuary any other singing than that of the Psalms of David. This is unreasonable, but are we not running into the opposite extreme?" For further notice on Hymns adopted by the General Convention, 1808, see page 34. C 118 ] JOHN CROES [ From John Croes ] New Brunswick, Oft. 1 1 , 1 808. Dear Sir, WHEN I last had the pleasure of seeing you, you sug- gested that you would send a few numbers of the Magazine to Sussex, that the members of the churches in that quarter, might have an opportunity of seeing the work previ- ously to their subscribing for it. I purpose to set off on a visit to those churches, next week. If therefore you will be so oblig- ing as to forward to me, this week, by one of the N. Brun'' sloops, such numbers as you think proper to send, I will take them with me and distribute them. On Friday last I resigned my charge of the school, and feel myself freed from a burden, which I have, with difficulty, borne seven years, and which has greatly interfered with my ministerial duties. I rejoice at the opportunity, which my resignation affords of devoting myself exclusively to the duties of my sacred office, and to the inter- ests of the church, especially in this State. I do not despair of being able, with the Divine blessing, to place the churches over which I preside, in a more favourable state, than they have been in for some years. I should be gratified with a line from you occasionally, communicating any new events, which may take place respe6ling the church. Please to express my warmest regards to M"^^^ Hobart, and to the ReV? M: Howe. With very great esteem & regard I am. Dear Sir, Your afi^e(51ionate brother, John Croes. C 119 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE My son John sat off yesterday on a tour to West Liberty, 40 miles West of Pittsburg. The improvement of his health, was the objec^l:. Superscription: The Rev". Doctor Hobart, New York. ANNOTATIONS Thomas Tardley Hozu. For sketch see Volume V, page 435. John Croes, Jr. For notice see Volume V, page 345. fVest Liberty. West Liberty is a post village in Ohio County, West Virginia, ten miles northeast of Wheeling. In the "History and Record of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of West Virginia," compiled by the Rt. Rev. George William Peterkin in 1902, it is said on page 555: "In the summer of 1792 Dr. Doddridge collected a congregation at West Liberty, the seat of justice for Ohio County, Va. Services were held in the court-house. The parish was much weakened by the removal of many of its members to Wheeling, when the county seat was removed to that place. Dr. Doddridge, however, still held services in West Liberty every third Sunday in the year 1800. "The supporters of the church there in that year were: Moses Chapline, Nathan Harding, Isaac Taylor, Benjamin Biggs, Charles Tibergein, Thomas Beck, Andrew Font, Ebzy Swearingen, Thomas Wyman, Silas Hedges, William Griffith, Stephen G. Francis, John Wilson, Christian Foster, William Demont, Walter Skinner, Lyman Fonts, Zaccheus Biggs, Abraham Roland, Ticy Cooper, Benijah Dement, Thomas Dickerson, James Wilson, William Cully, John Cully, Jacob ZoU, GeorgeG. Dement, Nicholas Rogers, John Abrams, John Wilkins, Sr., Samuel Beck, John Kirk, William Wil'kins. Amount subscribed, $98. [ :20 ^ JOHN CROES "West Liberty, like many other places in the Western country, in the early part of the present century, presented a fine opening for Episcopal Missionary labor, in the absence of u hich the field has been successfully culti\ated by others, and at the present period there is probably not an Episcopalian in the place. It may not be amiss, in this connection, to call attention to the fact, that the ritual of the Epis- copal Church was exceedingly popular among the rude pioneers of the West. The Book of Common Prayer has always been found suited to all classes and conditions of mankind." C 121 -2 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [From James Kemp] Rev? & Dear Sir, I Presume my last letter ordering an additional n? of Magazines has not reached you, as I have received only nine, the n*? first sent. Twenty three, in addition to the four former subscribers, I think, was the n? required: Twelve for Somerset, Stepney Parish, and eleven for mine, making alto- gether twenty seven, to be sent to me. The four former sub- scribers had paid in advance to M[ Jackson, the Agent; and the money for 23 additional ones lies in my hands subjedl to your Order. I sent from Charlestown my 4'.^ letter, with a few lines on the cover written, while I was trembling with cold, and the Post Master impatient to close the mail. I had gone to Kent on the unfortunate business of Briscoe, which you have no doubt heard of He made a penitent confession, imploring the for- giveness & the prayers of the Church. In consequence of which, our Bp. means to suspend him, without limitation, thus keep- ing him in the power of the Church & at the same time sav- ing his family from the pain of a public degradation. D": Kew- ley gratified me highly, by his account of the Church to the northward, and more particularly by informing me of your happy association with your excellent friend M."^ Howe. My heart enlarges with gratitude to the Supreme Being, when I hear of such acquisitions to our ministry. Here, it would seem, that Satan, was making an unusually bold effort upon our Zion. Every occasion & every instrument seem to be tried, to shake her foundation. In a hand-bill at our late eledlion, it was asserted, that a motion was made in the late G.C. to strike out the prayer for the President, with other falsehoods equally wicked. C 122 ] JAMES KEMP I am much pleased with the account of your Diocese. If you were to obtain such from all the States it might have a happy etfe6l, & would at any rate be a piece of pleasing information to our Members. D"! Abercrombie you have dealt honestly by. He appears to me to fail greatly in his declamation if it may be so called. But there is one thing, that I could wish to see expunged or managed in a very different way, his proof of the being of a God from the light of 7iatiire. But my dear Sir, we are all liable to the rigid rules of criti- cism, nay I could criticize upon my self, after I appear in print. To say nothing of a want of smoothness in some periods, I think there seems to be a conciseness, that omits some steps in the argument, like in the demonstration of a mathematical problem, when some links are wanting to the continuation of the Chain. I mean to deny my self most rigidly the pleasure of reading Dr. Bowden's book, till my letters are finished. I should like to know, whether you have the same view, as to their being published, in a Pamphlet, that you once suggested. If you have, I will prepare some notes & also an Index. I think I might also add an address to Episcopalians. There are some typographic errors, one in particular in page 264, where, word stands instead of zvorld. My best respefts to M? Hobart & my sincere prayers that your life and health may be long continued to pursue, with your pious ardor, the important work of our Holy calling. I am My dear Sir your aff. Brother in Christ. Ja^ Kemp. Cambridge Oft', i i. 1808. Sufencription : The RevP D? Jn? Henry Hobart New York. C 123 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. The misprint to which Mr. Kemp alludes in the latter part of his letter was on page 264 of vol- ume V of this magazine. Joseph Jackson. For sketch see Volume IV, page 484. William Briscoe. For notice see page 63. John Kewley. See sketch which precedes his letter of October 8, 1812. Thomas Tardley How. For sketch see Volume V, page 435. Abercrombie' s LeSliires on the Catechism. For notice see Volume V, page 426. Bozv den's Letters on Episcopacy . For notice see Volume V, page 468. Kemp's Episcopacy Vindicated. For notice see Volume V, page 469. [ 124 U DANIEL NASH [ From Daniel Nash ] Exeter, Otsego County, OR' 1 4. 1 808. Rev and Dear Sir, IT is now some Weeks since I received a short line from you, together with the proposals for the Churchman's Magazine, soliciting that I would procure subscribers for it. I have urged my People to subscribe, that I was not fearful noiv to assure them that it would be a work worthy of their attention. I put a subscription Paper into the hands of a young Gentleman at the Butternuts, who I believe has obtained only three or four Subscribers — perhaps you will be surprised that so much coldness prevails towards a publication, which I pre- sume to say, is highly interesting to the Church — the first rea- son is, the want of Money; good Farmers can scarcely com- mand a single Dollar — the second is, that when the Magazine was first published in New Haven, they were displeased at some pieces which were inserted in it, so that a work under any other title would be preferred. I shall however be respon- sible for twenty Numbers, which will amount to thirty Dol- lars. I have confidence in you as an Editor and I find it abso- lutely necessary to countera6l the Congregationalists, who send their Evangelical Magazine into different Neighbour- hoods in this County, free from all expense. There are many pieces in these Magazines which are entertaining and as far as my knowledge extends they are read with a considerable Degree of avidity. These are the reasons why I become re- sponsible for so great a Number. I do not doubt, if Money cir- culated as formerly, that I could send off" thrice the number, after they had seen some of them. You will send the two first Numbers, beginning with July, by the Bearer after that you [ 125 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE will forward the succeeding Numbers by the Mail, if no other mode of conveyance is foundout — couldthey be sentto Albany, a tolerably safe conveyance might be had free from expense, but perhaps it will be best to forward them by the Mail. It was not possible for me to be at the Convention. I wished to have been present, not only to have seen my Brethren but also to have visited the City once more. We are in danger of some- thinglike the Arian orSocinian Herisy. About sixty miles from this, I have heard that a man of tolerable abilities has been preaching against the Do61:rine of the Trinity. In this County, [^torn'2 Retailer, of the same sentiments {^torfi2 been publish- ing. He is absolutely to mean to be noticed by any decent Man, being a drunken fanatic — pretends to be a Prophet sent from the Lord. I have mentioned these things to suggest the idea of your publishing Jones's Catholic Do6lrine of the Trin- ity. Such things must be countera6led — the small number of Infidels we have rejoice in seeing such a contemptible Being attack the fundamental Articles of Religion. If you have time, let me hear from you by the Bearer. Your obliged Friend Daniel Nash. Superscription : Rev John H. HobartD.D. New York. M'. Tunnicliff. ANNOTATIONS The Chiirchmaji's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. Butternuts. For notice see Volume II, page 501. DANIEL NASH The Conne^iait Evangelical Magazine. For notice see Volume V, page 35. William Jones of Nayland. For notice see Volume V, page 193. John Tunnicliff. For notice see Volume III, page 220. C 127 n HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Dewar Simons ] Charleston 14"' Oftober 1808. Rev" & Dear Sir, I HAVE long proposed to myself the pleasure of writing you a few lines, to enquire after your health & to return you my sincere thanks for the many proofs of friendship & kindness I received from you during my \^torn'] your city. They are remembered with gratitude & I have only to regret, that it is not in my power to reciprocate your goodness. Our Friend M"^ Bowen, a few days since handed me a Sub- scription Paper for the Churchman's magazine. From some of the most respeftable members of our Church I have pro- cured a subscription & am happy to send you a bill ( See 3^ Page of this letter* ) for $37ii^ the amount for 25 Copies. D"^ Dalcho the Agent is so much engaged with the management of his paper the "Courier"; that he has not time to spare to the Circulation of the Magazine. As this is the case, I am in- duced to offer you my services as Agent for your magazine in Charleston ; if you will accept this Offer I will receive the Numbers of your magazine & send them myself to the dif- ferent Subscribers, so that they cannot fail to get them. The pleasure of disseminating of truth, of extending a knowledge of the nature & principles of our Church, & of dispersing a magazine under your care among our people who greatly want the information it will contain, will be full compensa- tion for any care I may have. It is scarcely necessary to say to you ; that I decline receiving any percentage or any thing of that sort. You can send at least 60 or 70 Copies for which I will be responsible; & as soon as they are subscribed for, will remit the remainder of the money. M' Bowen will procure * The top of the third page, which, no doubt, had the account, has been torn otf. Ed. C 128 ] JAMES DEWAR SIMONS subscriptions among the congregation of St. Michael's & will receive from me (if you approve it) the Copies of the Maga- zine. I have no doubt to procure loo subscriptions in this City, when the work is seen & known. I most sincerely wish you success in all your labours; I have read with delight, Your Apology; I mentioned it to"D': Gallagher/' the Rom: Cath: Priest, a man of learning, & he informed me when he finished it; that Mason had all the temper & passion. Your work all the argument & X"? reasoning, he spoke of it in such terms as I cannot mention. The approbation of your own conscience however, must be the sweetest, the best reward you can receive. D' Bowden has I imagine, given the Death Blow to Presbyterianism. Will you do me the favour to remember me kindly & re- spe6lfully to Bishop Moore, D'^ Bowden, our Friend M' Har- ris & to all the Clergy of our Church in the City. In April I expe6l the pleasure of seeing you all. Will you do me the kindness to mention such zvorks as will prepare me for ex- amination for Priest's Orders. My health for one year; was such as prevented my studying it is now better; & I hope it may continue. W^ith unfeigned friendship & regard I remain Y"^ Sincere Brother James Dewar Simons. Superscription : Rev'.' J. H. HoBART New York [ 129 :i HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS Nathaniel Bowen. For sketch see Volume V, page 542. The Chiirchtnan's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. Frederick Da/cho. See sketch which precedes his letter of October 22, 1819. The Charlesto7i Courier. On January 1, 1803, a new daily paper appeared in Charleston, South Carolina, under the name of "The Charleston Courier." It took the place of the "South Carolina State Gazette," which had sus- pended publication. Its proprietor was Aaron Smith Willington of Wayland, Massachusetts. He was accompanied by a practical young printer, Loring Andrews of Boston, who had been a member of the old and noted firm of printers, Loring &: Andrews, and was very skilful in his art. The third partner was Stephen Cullen Carpenter, who was both a printer and a good editorial writer. The paper was to be strongly Federalist in its politics. Mr. Willington and his asso- ciates had great energy and enterprise, and the paper was successful from its commencement. In 1805 Mr. Andrews sold his share to Ben- jamin Burgh Smith, who had been the publisher and editor of "The Herald of Freedom," Boston, and of "The Western Star," Stock- bridge, Massachusetts. Mr. Andrews was taken ill of fever before he could sail for Boston, and died October 17, 1805, sincerelv regretted. Until 1807 the office of the paper \vas at No. 6 Crafts South Range, when it was removed to No. 1 Broad Street. Mr. Smith retired from the firm January 10, 1806, which then became Marchant, Willing- ton &. Company. In 1806 Dr. Frederick Dalcho, a prominent phy- sician of Charleston, became a partner. He was also a brilliant edito- rial writer, and increased the reputation of the paper. Mr. Carpenter withdrew in July, 1807, to become the publisher of "The Daily Advertiser " of New York City, afterward known as "The People's C ISO ] JAMES DEWAR SIMONS Friend and Daily Advertiser." In 1808 Mr. Marchant retired, and the firm name became A. S.Willington &. Company. Dr. Dalcho with- drew from the firm previous to 1812, when he commenced a sys- tematic stud)- of theology. In July, 1809, E. Morford, a bookseller of the cit}', was made a partner. At that time a reading-room was opened by the firm. In 1813 Mr. Willington became the sole proprietor. He gathered around him a staff of writers that made the "Courier" one of the most influential papers in the South. Richard Yeadon and William S. King were associated with him in 1833. The paper was thoroughly southern in its sympathies, and its publication was sus- tained with difficulty during the Civil War. After the occupation of Charleston by the Federal troops in April, 1865, the "Courier " was published by two skilled northern newspaper men, George Whitte- more and George Johnson. In November of that jear Mr. Willing- ton again assumed control. It continued to be published by his de- scendants and their associates until after 1882. It was afterwards combined with "The Charleston News" under the name of "The News and Courier." Hobart's Apology for Apostolic Order. For notice see Volume V, page 383. 5. F. O'Gallagher. The emigration from Ireland to South Carolina in the period between the years 1784 and 1809 brought necessarily priests of the Roman Church. The earliest celebration of the mass that is known was in 1786, when a vessel bound for South America put into Charleston, where it remained for some days. An Italian priest on board, at the request of the Irishmen, officiated in a small house to twelve persons. In 1790 members of the Gaston family built a church at New Bern. Father O'Reilly was stationed in South Carolina alx)ut 1788, but remained only two years, as his health failed. He was succeeded b}' Dr. Keating. In 1789 the Roman Catholics purchased a Methodist meeting-house on Hasel Street, which they fitted for a church. A parish was incor- porated in 1790 ; Father O'Gallagher of Dublin arri\ed in 1793. The church was rebuilt of brick. On Julv 11, 1820, the see of Charleston was created, for which Dr. John England \\ as consecrated Bishop. HOBART CORRESPONDENCE John Mitchell Mason. For mention see Volume V, page 230, and for notice see page 107. John Bowden. See sketch which precedes his letter of August 15, 1809. Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. William Harris. For sketch see Volume IV, page 288. [ 132 ;] JOSEPH GROVE JOHN BEND [ From Joseph Grove John Bend ] Bait", oa: 24. 1808. Rev. & DEAR Sir, I AM not a little disappointed, at having received no answer to my last, in which I requested you to give me a speedy one, concerning some points mentioned therein. Add, as far as you are able, the advantages of Mr B's settlement at Albany. The journals &c &c &c & the magazines all arrived in good order. I am, with great respect and esteem, Your affe6l! brother Joseph G. J. Bend. Please to answer me diredlly. Superscription : The Rev? D". Hobart, New York. ANNOTATION Frederic Beasley. For sketch see Volume III, page 325. c 133 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Chapman ] New York, Oft. 28'h. 1808. Dear Sir. I AM very sorry to inform you that M"^,' Hobart is very unwell with the sick headache. She desired me to write to you and inform you that she will not be able to visit E. T. this week. She desires that you would return tomorrow. She will go to E. T. on Monday, if she is well enough. D"; Kollock left here yesterday morning. I am respe6lfully Yours &c J: Chapman. Superscription: Rev. D? John H. Hobart. Elizabeth Town. New Jersey. To be delivered as soon as possible. ANNOTATION Henry Kollock. For notice see Voliime II, page 65. C 134 ] FRANCES BRENTON IT has not been possible to find anything concerning this lady, or the school to which she refers, outside of her correspondence with Dr. Hobart. Judging from her letter of Januar}' 6, 1820, it would appear that her venture in New York was not successful. She lost her arm, and yet with a brave heart endeavoured to continue her strug- gle for a livelihood by planning to open a school at Hyde Park, about which also no particulars are available. Her name does not appear in the old records of Trinity Parish, or in those of St. James's Parish in the city of New York. In the records of St. Michael's Church, New York, there is the following entrj- : " Leslie Stewart and Maria Bren- ton, Md. in St. Michael's Church, April 29th, 1812 in pres. of her mother and Charles Wilkes, Esq.," but there is no e\ idence obtainable to show whether this Maria was any relation to Frances. [ From Frances Brenton ] Sir, AS it has been a great source of regret to my little Flock X~V. that the colle6lion for Missionaries in the Church here was made during their absence, I have promised to place in your hands the fruits of self-denial during the holidays, & that had been saved in the same manner, previous to them. We entreat your prayers that these young disciples may become faithful servants of our Blessed Lord, & that the head of the school may be enlightened, & guided by ardent & humble zeal devote herself to the sacred duties of her station. With much respedl: I remain Harlem Oaober 31!! 1808. YourS &C ?„...,.,;„',„„. Frances Brenton ouperscriplion : Rev" John H Hobart Greenwich Street N. York 1 135 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Bela Hubbard ] Rev°. Sir, THE Committee appointed by the Convocation in Con- ne6licut, to negotiate with the Printers of the Church- man's Magazine, in regard to its future publication ; have been together this day, and had a consultation with the Printers. Mr. Steele showed us the copy of a Letter which he had writ- ten you in answer to yours to Do61:or Hubbard on that subjeft. We were in hopes to have had some further communications from you by this time, but as no Letter has come to hand, we conclude you have not yet had an opportunity of consulting your Bishop & Brethren. The Committee have tho't it advis- able to postpone doing any thing decisive until we hear further from you on this business. As it is important that somearrange- ment should be made respefting the Magazine before theyear closes, we will hope to hear from you soon. The Committee are unanimous in the opinion to inlarge the Magazine according to the proposals made them by the Printers on condition that a union takes place between this & the State of New York. The business respedling the Editor will be settled, as soon as we hear from you. Accept our affectionate regards, & believe us your sincere Friends & Brethren. By order of the Committee. Bela Hubbard New Haven Nov I*' 1808 The Magazine to be inlarged to 40 pages. The paper to be equal, if not superior to that of the present year. To be printed on a type of the long size (one size smaller than that of the present). C ^36 ] BELA HUBBARD To allow Agent i2>2 p' Cent to afford a reasonable compen- sation for services rendered. Price to Subscribers 150 Cents per Annum. Superscription : Rev'd John H Hobart, Assistant Minister Trinity Ciiurch New York. Endorsement in Bishop Hobart' s handwriting: Dr. Hubbard Nevvhaven Nov 1 1808. ANNOTATION Convocation at IVatertozvn, 1807. For notice see Volume V, page 361. c ^.'i7 : JEDEDIAH FAY THE descendants of John Fay of Marlborough, Massachusetts, who emigrated from England in 1648, are numerous. One branch settled in Vermont. Daniel Fay and others took a gallant part in the Revolution. The name of Jedediah Fay is not found in any genealogy of that branch, nor does it appear in the list of freemen, or of those assessed in the town of Windsor at this period. It is not mentioned in the history of the town. A careful examination of the Journals of the Diocese of Vermont from 1790 to 1832 shows that Mr. Fay did not represent Windsor, which was the only parish in the county, during that period, either before or after the organization of St. Paul's Church, Windsor, in 1816. There was no parish at Woodstock till 1825. [ From Jedediah Fay ] Woodstock Nov. lo. l8o8. Sir I Observed in the Boston paper received this day, that you are about publishing a work entitled the Churchmans Mag- azine. I have therefore taken the liberty of requesting you, if it is not contrary to your regulations to send me the numbers for one year, there are few churchmen in this State. Of course, I expe6l you have no agent here, otherwise, I should have ap- plied to them. If you will be so obliging as to send me the first number by the mail I will forward the money for a year. Yours respeftfully Rev. John H. Hobart. Jedediah Fay No superscription. ANNOTATION The Churchman' s Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see ])age 42. C 138 ] JOHN STANFORD JOHN, the only son of William and Mary Stanford, was born at Wandsworth, Surrey, England, October 20, 1754. When ten years old became under the care of his uncle, George Stanford, who sent him to a school where he was harshly treated and neglected. De- spite these drawbacks, he was an apt scholar, and profited by the years spent in school. Mr. Stanford's family were members of the Church of England, and he was duly confirmed. The death of his father called him home when eighteen. He commenced the study of medicine pri- vately in addition to his daily tasks. He soon experienced a change in his religious views, which deepened and strengthened his spiritual life. At the invitation of a classmate and friend he went to hear the well- known William Romaine, rector of St. Andrew's, Wardrobe, and St. Ann's, Blackfriar's, London. For nearlv fifty years Mr. Romaine was the most prominent E\angelical preacher and leader in London. Subsequently Mr. Stanford adopted the principles of the Baptists. The death of his mother left him with the care of three sisters. The fortune expected from his uncle was bequeathed to a stranger, and his mother's property was claimed for an alleged debt of his father. His friend and attorney, Mr. Naylor, offered to assume the responsibility of the rent of a house which had been used for a boarding-school at Ham- mersmith, then in the market, which was gratefully accepted. John Stanford was a good teacher, and the school was fairly successful. Later on, through his exertions, a Baptist Church was formed at Ham- mersmith, over which he was ordained in 1781, the chief member of the ordaining council being the celebrated Abraham Booth. Mr. Stanford sailed for the United States January 7, 1786, and after a very perilous \oyage reached Norfolk, Virginia, April 16. Letters of introduction to gentlemen in New York City led to a visit to that city and the opening of an academy, which was soon well filled w ith boys from prominent families. In 1787 he became pastor of the First Bap- tist Church, Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Manning had resigned to de\ote himself entirely to the interests of Brown University. Mr. Stanford had a successful pastorate of nearly three years, in which he conducted a theological class in his own home and wrote a his- tory of that Church, ^vhich is the oldest Baptist Church in this coun- try. He was also elected a trustee of Brown University. Upon his C ^39 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE return to New York he again opened a school, but was soon attacked by rehgious melanclioHa, \\ hich compelled him to give up all work for some months. In 1790 he married Sarah, a daughter of Abraham Ten E3'ck, a member of Trinity Church and an officer in the New York Custom House. In 1794 John Stanford built on Fair, now Ful- ton, Street, an academy, which he also used for religious services. During the summer of 1798 he was attacked with yellow fever, and was at one time momentarily expected to die, but recovered. His wife caught the fever and died. Notwithstanding his sorrow he continued his duties as schoolmaster and minister. In August, 1801, his house and place of worship was burned. Generous contributions were made by many of the people of the city for his benefit. He continued his school and his Sunday services in various parts of the city until 1808, when he became a voluntary chaplain to the almshouse, and frequently visited it and other institutions of the cit}% greatly cheering the in- mates. In 1813 he gave up teaching and accepted the permanent chaplaincy of the almshouse, and finalh' included in his circuit the State Prison, the Bridewell, the Magdalen House, the Orphan Asy- lum, the Debtors' Prison, the Penitentiary, the Lunatic Asylum, Blackwell's Island, the Marine Hospital, and the City Hospital. His work was arduous. He was tender, sympathetic, and yet firm in his rebukes of sin and vice. The good done by him was incalculable. He had the respect and affection of the whole city. He was on inti- mate terms of friendship with Bishop Hobart, for his son, Thomas Naylor Stanford, a member of the firm of Thomas and James Swords, was one of the Bishop's dearest friends. Dr. Stanford died January 14, 1834, in the eightieth year of his age. His friend and biographer, Dr. Charles G. Sommers, says of him in Sprague's "Annals," volume vi, page 251: "Dr. Stanford was a man of great sagacit}- and forecast — he had studied human nature carefully and to good purpose. He possessed also the most unbending integrit}- — nothing could induce him to vary a hair from his honest convictions of what was true and right ; and he expected the same of others ; and if he did not find it, he knew how to administer a withering rebuke. I was sometimes unfortunate enough to take ground, on some small matters, which he thought untenable, and was sure to meet with 'Charles, that will not do.' "As a member of a deliberative body, he was always prudent and C 140 j JOHN STANFORD judicious, and his opinion was greatly relied on, though it was not very frequently, and ne\er unnecessarily, expressed. As a writer, he was characterized b}- excellent sense, and force and directness of thought, rather than by the graces of composition. "But what distinguished Dr. Stanford, far more than anything else, was his abundant, self-denying and philanthropic labours. Togiveany adequate idea of these would require a volume. He had a vigorous con- stitution, and he tasked it to the utmost, in fulfilling his mission as a Christian minister. I do not believe that Whitefield himself performed a greater amount of ministerial labour than he. He was at home wher- ever there was suffering to be relieved, or ignorance to be enlightened, or wanderers to be reclaimed to the path of virtue and holiness ; and there w'as no sacrifice w hich he did not deem light, if it were neces- sary to accomplish the benevolent purposes for which he lived. He en- joyed a high reputation among the wise and good during his life-time ; and few men die whose memories are more deeply embalmed in the grateful remembrance of their generation." [ From John Stanford ] Nov'. 2 I , Dear Sir. 1 AST week, M"^ Beasleys Sermon, delivered before theEpis- U copal Convention, OQi\ 4, and published at their request, was put into my hand. Although I never allow myself, to dip my pen in controversal ink, there is one sentense in that Ser- mon to which I shall solicit your attention; presuming, that so far from your considering me unfriendly to your Denomi- nation, you will receive it with cordiality. The passage to which I refer, is in page 12 line 3. "Set- ting off from the tomb of our Saviour; a spark issues from his ashes, that kindles within them unquenchable ardour in his service." What! did the body of Jesus turn to corruption.^ Did it moul- [ 141 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE der into ashes? No. It is positively asserted — " he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption." A6ls is, 31- It could not; I presume, from its pure intrinsic nature, & from its union with the Divinity. The assertion, therefore, of M' B, in my opinion, is at once ungarded, and extremely erronious. It is an high refle6lion upon the blessed body of Jesus, and sub- versive of one grand fundamental do6lrine of the holy gospel. If the incorredlness of the passage strikes your mind with that serious force it has done mine, I presume you will re- grett that, for the honour of Christ, & the respectability of your Convention, it has been published. You will, at any rate, stop the sale 'till the unsold copies shall have been corre6led. This may easily be done with the pen, thus — his ashes blotted out intirely and introduce — Him. Then, I think, it will read correft. Wishing you the smiles of the Saviour, I remain Dear Sir ¥■;? with esteem John Stanford 8 I Fair Street. Superscription: Reverend D? Hobart. annotation Frederic Beas ley's Convention Sermon, 1808. The title-page of Frederic Beasle3''s Convention Sermon is : "A Sermon delivered before this Convention of the Protestant Epis- copal Church in the State of New York, October 4, 1808 ; and pub- lished at their request. By the Rev. Frederic Beasley, A.M., Rector of St. Peter's Church, Albany. New York: Printed by T. & J. Swords, No. 180 Pearl street. 1808." C 142 ] JOHN STANFORD The text was St. John xxi. 1 7. The passage referred to by Dr. Stan- ford with its context is : "But if it be imagined, that in the character of the Saviour there was a subhmity of excellence which renders it inimitable — if it be supposed that his virtues were of so exalted and transcendent nature, that we cannot presume to aspire after a perfect imitation of them ; look at his Apostles. They were feeble men like oursehes ; yet what an illustrious example they have set us! They have acted a part in the great work of promulging Christianity litde less than divine. My mind is filled w ith emotions of the highest degree of the sublime, when I follow these great men through their glorious career. Setting off from the tomb of their Saviour, a spark issues from his ashes, that kindles within them unquenchable ardor in his service. They pursue their way through difficulties and discouragements and the most formidable dangers, yet these true sons of Israel a\ alk undauntedly in the midst of it. They traverse e\'ery region with incredible rapidity. They sow the seed of Gospel truth with equal success in the wilder- ness of barbarous life, and amidst the cultivated fields of science and philosophy. Hunger, thirst, cold, nakedness, imprisonments are their daily fare. Some shed their blood in Judea, others in the East, some in the South, others in the West, yet none are discouraged, none re- lax in their exertions, none shrink back from the perilous enterprize on which they had embarked. My God ! what a motive does the con- duct of these holy men offer to us of activity and zeal in the propaga- tion of the Gospel ! With such animating examples before us can we sink into a criminal and fatal apathy?" \^Conventiori Sermon, p. 11.] C 14.3 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From John Churchill Rudd ] Eliz Town. Dec. 6: 1808 My Dear Sir, YOU will find herewith the communication respe6ling y^ Church here, — You will of course make such alteration as you deem proper, I hope it will be in time for the present number. Ml' Dayton has just mentioned to me that she gave you the directions respe6ling pr. Books for M""' Ogden, As ML' O. has altered her mind, you will please not to give the dire6lions to Messrs. Swords. If I should not Visit N.Y. in a few days I shall write to them & get you likewise to pay some attention to the binding. I have not heard that anyone has run away, with your hobby and therefore we suppose he stands safe at Short Hills. Y:: with afFe6lion & Respe6l, John C. Rudd Superscription : Rev. D? Hobart, No 46 Greenwich Street New York. ANNOTATIONS St. John's Church, Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. The sketch alluded to by Mr. Rudd appeared in the number of ' ' The Churchman's Magazine" for March and April, 1809, on pages 151- 154. It included a brief history of the parish, and an account of the improvements made in 1807 and 1808, with the form of services used by Mr. Rudd at the lavingof the corner-stone of the new chancel. This is probably the first office for that purpose compiled in the American Church. It was then the custom to have the corner-stones of churches and all other public buildings laid by theofficers of Masonic lodges. An- other early corner-stone office is that used at the laying of the corner- C 144 n JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD stone of Trinity Church, New Haven, Connecticut, May 17, 18 14, and printed as an appendix to the address of the Rev. Samuel Farmar Jar- vis on that occasion. No authorized form has ever been set forth in the American Church. Jane Tongrelou Dayton. For sketch see Volume III, page 165, and for additional notice see Vol- ume V, page 387. Elizabeth Ogden. For notice see page 64. Thomas a7id James Swords. For sketch see Volume IV, page 330. C 145 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Dewar Simons ] Charleston lo"' December 1808 Rev" & Dear Sir, BY mail, somerime since, I enclosed to you a Bill of Ex- change on M' Ewing's Friend in New York; for the amo^ of the Churchman's Magazine. For fear that this letter may not have reached you; I take this opportunity of scrib- bling these few lines by a Vessel that sails immediately from this Port. In my last I mentioned that it would give me plea- sure to have in Charge the Agency of your Magazine, for Charleston; if this should meet with your approbation, you can instruct M' Swords to send me at least 60 or 70 Copies of the Magazine, for which I will immediately remit the money. D"^ Dalcho of the Courier office will receive them or they may be direfted to me to be left with James Thomson Boarding Officer ( Custom House Charleston ; and I will im- mediately receive them. I must request you to present me respe6lfully to the Bishop, D"^ Bowden, M' Harris & also to the ReV^ M"" Howe, whom although I do not personally know, yet must request to be remembered to & Believe me Very Sincerely y' Friend & Brother Ja! Dewar Simons Superscription: Rev? D" Hobart New York Per Sch' Betsey ANNOTATIONS Mr. Ewing. It has been impossible to identify either Mr. Ewing or his friend. C 146 ] JAMES DEWAR SIMONS The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. Thomas and James Sivon/s. For sketch see Volume IV, page 330. Freeze rick Dalcho. See sketch which precedes his letter of October 22, 1819. The Charleston Courier. For notice see page 130. James Thomson. Owing to the destruction, during the war between the states, of the records pre\'ious to the year 1860 of the office of the collector of cus- toms at Charleston, South Carolina, nothing can now be ascertained regarding James Thomson, m ho m as the boarding officer at the cus- tom-house in the year 1808. Benjamin Moore. nenjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. John Boivden. See sketch \\hich precedes his letter of August 15, 1809. William Harris. For sketch see \^olume IV, page 288. Thomas Tardley How. For sketch see Volume V, page 435. The Betsey. Among the coasting vessels found in the official list of departures from the city of New York in December, 1805, and subsequent years, in Ming's "New York Price Current," published weekly bv A. Ming at No. 102 Water Street, is: "Betsey, Sayre, Charleston." c 147 : JOHN ROWE PARKER JOHN RowE, a son of Samuel and Anne (Cutler ) Parker, was born in Boston, where his father was the rector of Trinity Church and afterward Bishop of Massachusetts. He was carefully educated. He engaged in business, and seems at one time to have been a partner in the firm of Munroe & Francis. He also was in charge of the Boston semaphore telegraph, by which messages were sent from convenient stations, which Mere near enough to be seen with the naked eye or a good telescope, in accordance with the various positions of wooden arms projecting from an upright high post or mast. [ From John Rowe Parker ] Boston December 16''' 1808 Revd Sir SINCE my return from the South, having been much oc- cupied in the pursuits of business, have not been able to render any real assistance towards the circulation of the "Churchmans Magazine," having within a few days obtained a few subscribers and placed them upon the list of Subscrip- tion with Mess'' Munroe Francis & Parker. I would suggest the expediency of having forwarded to them 50 copies ( say fifty sets commencing with the new series) many persons wish to see the publication before they subscribe, and I flatter myself if they are gratified, many of their friends will become Patrons and by that means a general circulation and a hand- some Subscription Paper eflfe6led. Our M"" Gardiner, am told is engaged in reviewing " Bow- dens Letters on Episcopacy" for the monthly Anthology, am happy to see the publication of that letter in the Churchmans Magazine of that Letter written to Revd M"" G, which was [ 148 J JOHN ROWE PARKER not inserted in their Anthology. With my best respe(5ls to Rt Revd Bishop Moore Am Sir Your most obd' J R Parker Superscription: Rev'd John Henry Hobart Assistant Minister Trinity Church New York ANNOTATIONS The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. Munroe, Francis & Parker. The firm was formed early in the nineteenth century, and became one of the best known in Boston. Samuel H. Parker, as is evident from the letter of J. R. Parker of May 20, 1809, was also at this period a member of the firm. It published the first American editions of Shakespeare's works. It is traditional that the partners set the type themselves for three editions. The firm was afterwards Munroe & Francis. In 1833 they published the first American edition of " Mother Goose's Melodies." They also issued a number of the best children's books of the time, both English and American. Charles S. Francis, a son of David Francis, an original partner, formed a partnership in New York City with his brother, David G. Francis, a firm which existed until recently. Joh)i Bowden's Letters. For notice see Volume V, page 468. The Monthly Anthology. The review to which Mr. Parker alludes was prepared, and appeared in "The Monthly Anthology " for December, 1808, January, Febru- ary, and April, 1809. The opening paragraph is: I 149 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE "Every liberal and enlightened Christian of whatever persuasion, will readilv acknowledge, that whosoever believes in the Saviour and makes his Gospel the rule of his life will be accepted ; and that at his great Day of final retribution no enquiry will be made to what sect Me may have belonged or what mode of worship we may have im- braced. If these then are the objects of inferior consideration, we may justly express our surprise, at the importance many attach to creeds and forms, for the belief and adoption of which no man can, in reality be either the better or worse. In affairs of indifference, it is perhaps the wisest way to persevere in the mode of worship, in which we have been educated, whether it be Presbyterian, Congregational, or Epis- copalian. But though we profess ourselves ^holh^ uninterested in the present controversy, yet as we have reviewed the work of Dr. Miller, the impardality which we boast, compels us to do the same justice to Dr. Bowden. We shall state as concisely as possible the sentiments of the writer, and not like some other critics make ourselves parties in the dispute iioii jwsfritni est taiitas componere lites.'''' Letter to The Monthly Anthology in The Churchman's Maga- zine. The letter to which Mr. Parker alludes as having appeared in "The Churchman's Magazine" was published in volume v, on pages 388 and 466, with the following preface : ' ' The following letter was sent for insertion in the Monthlj' An- thology, published at Boston, shortly after the appearance of the re- view on which it animadverts. It has not appeared in that miscellany ; and the Editor is therefore constrained, in justice to himself, and to what he conceives the cause of truth, to insert it in the Churchman's Magazine. The Monthlv Anthology has gi\en extensive currency to misrepresentations of Episcopal principles and to fallacious reasonings against them, which it is necessary to expose. The Editor has only to fear, that some of his readers will think too large a portion of the present number devoted to a controverted subject; but he trusts the circumstances of his being unable to procure a place for this letter in the miscellany for which it was designed, will be accepted as an apology for its appearing in the present work." Before the second instalment, on page 466, this note was inserted : "A desire to contract as much as possible the following Letter, has c 150 : JOHN ROWE PARKER led to the omission of some passages of the original, as intended for publication in 'The Monthly Anthology.'" Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. i: 151 ;] JOHN H. JACOCKS MR. Jacocks A^as born in North Carolina, February 24, 1778. After a thorough preparation he entered Yale College in 1795. He pursued the course A\ith credit until shortly before the gradua- tion of the class, when he married, and consequently was precluded from receiving a degree. He settled in New Haven, where he became a dry goods merchant and afterwards a clerk in the office of the collector of the port of New Haven. He was a Churdiman of strong convictions, aggressive when many were content to be passive. He believed in the power of the printed page to instruct and convert. He planned a society which should be to Connecticut and the whole Church in America what the Society for Promoting Christian Know- ledge had been to England. He gathered a company of laymen and clergymen like-minded, and on October 31, 1808, there was organized in New Haven a society with the name of its English prototype, under the presidency of Bishop Jarvis and with Mr. Jacocks as secretary. Mr. Jacocks took a prominent and energetic part in the controversy with Congregationalism and wrote many pamphlets, squibs, and handbills. Some of them are thought to show an unbalanced mind. He died in Westville, near New Haven, August 4, 1848, in the sevent)^- first year of his age. In 1799 Mr. Jacocks married Eunice, a daugh- ter of Deacon Abel Burritt of New Haven. She died December 25, 1801, at the age of twenty. For his second wife he married Sally, another daughter of Deacon Burritt ; she died September 16, 1826, in her forty-sixth year. He married for his third wife, August 19, 1839, Grace, a daughter of Elijah Thompson of Westville, and the widow of Dr. Elijah Monson of New Haven. He had three children by his first wife and several by his second. Among them were Abel B. Ja- cocks, who was a lawyer in New Haven, and James G. Jacocks, a graduate of Trinity College in 1847, who was made deacon by Bishop Ives of North Carolina, January 27, 1850, and spent his ministry principally in that diocese, Maryland, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He died April 26, 1885. For many particulars concerning Mr. Jacocks the editor is indebted to Dr. Franklin B. Dexter, the historiographer of Yale College. [ 152 ] JOHN H. JACOCKS [ From John H . Jacocks ] New Haven Dec'. 22"! 1808. Rev^° Doctor Hobart. D^SiR, THE Committee of publication of the Society for the pro- motion of Christian Knowledge, after examining the work you put into my hands upon the Church service, con- template its re-publication ; presuming, from the observations made to me, that you will not be displeased with their inten- tion. You will please make such additions or alterations, as you may think proper; & as soon as convenient forward them to the Committee. You may possibly believe that the work may be improved, by adding a few remarks on the necessity of forms, and on the inconveniences arising from extemporary prayers. Will it be necessary to retain that part, which treats which treats of a third or evening Service.'' It must be well known to you, that an evening Service is not attended in this State. It is believed that you will not consider this condu6l of the Committee as presuming to di6late to Do6tor H., but rather, as a suggestion, which if regarded, in our opinion, would enhance its value, by extending its circulation in our State. They would just state, that y'.' Magazine is viewed by them, as entitled to their warmest approbation, & that it shall receive their utmost support. On behalf of the Committee, Yrs very respe6lfully, John H Jacocks It is well ascertained, that about 1.50 persons, many of them wealthy respe6lable heads of families, in various parts of this C 153 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE State, within 2 & 3 Months have conformed to the Episcopal Church. Y'' JHJ Superscription: Rev'"'- Doctor Hobart New York. ANNOTATIONS The Society for the Promotion of Christian Knozvledge. This society, projected by Mr. Jacocks, was intended principally for laymen. Its constitution was carefully drawn to express its purpose, which was to publish and circulate at low prices, books and tracts giving clear ideas as to the nature of the Christian Church, the Book of Common Prayer, and the religious life. It also proposed to print cheap and convenient editions of the Holy Bible and the Book of Com- mon Praj'er. It was formally organized at New Haven, October 31, 1808. The Bishop of the diocese was ex-ojficio president. One dollar was to be paid by each member on subscribing to the constitution, and one dollar annually. Theenthusiasmof Mr. Jacocks seems to have been the chief factor in giving it a vigorous existence. While it did a very necessary work and showed what a lay organization could accomplish, its membership was not sufficiently large, or distributed through every part of the diocese, to make its influence as fully felt as was antici- pated by its founders. In 1813 the failure of a proposed missionary society to be organized by the diocese and the final rejection of the plans of a committee originally appointed, led the manager of the Christian Knowledge Society to offer to the Convention its funds \\\i\\ an agree- ment to dissolve, provided the diocese formed a new general society with the same name, adding to its purposes the prosecution of the missionary work of the diocese. This generous action was approved by the Convention in 1817. The new society was chartered in 1818 by the General Assembly of Connecticut, under the title of ' ' The Trustees of the Protestant Episco- pal Society for the Promotion of Christian KnoM'ledge." Among the trustees were Charles Sigourney, Samuel Tudor, Jr., and William McCrackan. It entered at once upon an intelligent survey of the needs C 154 3 JOHN H. JACOCKS of the diocese, although it continued the publication of books and tracts. In 1822 it began its actual missionary work, which was con- tinued by faithful men in every part of Connecticut, and \\ ith in- creasing resources, until in 1866 the name was changed to "The Mis- sionary Society of the Diocese of Connecticut," by which the work has since been conducted w ith efficiency and large results. Publications of the Christian Knowledge Society. The first publication of the society was issued with this title-page : "The Trial of the Spirits: A Seasonable Caution against Spiritual Delusion, by Charles Daubeny, D.D., also A Companion for the Book of Common Prayer, containing an Explanation of the Service. B_v the Rev. John Henrv Hobart, D.D. Published by the Society for the Pro- motion of Christian Knowledge. New Haven : Printed by Oliver Steele and Co. 1809." The volume contained this address: "The Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge, is com- posed of persons who belong to the Church. It was originally proposed by persons who are well informed in her doctrines, and sincerely at- tached to her interests and prosperity. Their own well grounded satis- faction, that the doctrines of the Church are the genuine dictates of the Gospel, causes in them an earnest desire to propagate among their brethren in general, such means of information as may establish them in doctrines which are according to true Godliness and persuade them to vital piety and the practice of every moral and religious duty. This being the entire object of the Society, it cannot therefore be justly liable to any imputation of either wishing or fomenting contro\ersies. Di- recting their attention wholly to their own Church, it is evidently their object to remove from among their brethren specious pretences for di- versity of opinion ; and to bring them by a conscience duly enlightened to see and feel the sacred force of the Apostle's injunction, to be all of one mind, and to make it their unremitting endeavor to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace. The reformed American Church in the United States is a branch of that venerable reformed Episcopacy, the Church of England. As the legitimate offspring and inheritor of her Reformation, we rightfully adopt the judicious remark of one of her learned Bishops as a \\ ell established fact : ' Our reformers folloued no human authority ; they [ ^55 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE had recourse to the Scriptures, as their guide, and the consequence has been what might have been expected, that our Articles and Liturgy do not exactly correspond with the sentiments of any of the eminent reformers upon the Continent. Our Church is not Lutheran — It is not Calvinistic — It is not Arminian — It is Scriptural. ' In the belief of this truth it is our hope and trust that God M-ill protect the Church which professes his word for her guide, amid the troubles which may arise from such as seek to misrepresent her faith, or disturb her peace. Built on the foundation of prophets and Apostles, Jesus Christ him- self being the Chief Cornerstone, our Church calls no man Father. To the Calvinist she opposes the doctrine of universal redemption, and grace sincerely and freely offered to all men. Art. 15th and 31st. To the Pelagians the doctrine that all men are corrupted and far gone from original righteousness, and naturally inclined to evil. Art. 9th. To the Antinomians the necessity of good A\orks which spring out of a true faith and are pleasing to God, although there is no merit in them, and our acceptance proceeds from the death and atonement of Christ. Art. 1 1th and 12th. Tothose who assert that all professions and modes of Morship are equally pleasing to God, she explicitly declares that they are to be had accursed, that presume to say that every man shall be saved b}' the law or sect that he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to that law. Art. 18th. In opposition to the doctrine of the Romanist, she teaches that we are accounted righteous before God, only for the merit of our Lord and Sa\iour by faith, and not for our own works or deserving. Art. 11th, and that works of super- erogation cannot be taught without arrogance and impiety. Art. 14th. "What would have been the condition of Man, had he been left in the state in which original transgression placed him, is a speculative inquiry of no very essential importance, since it is done away by re- demption ; and by the covenant of grace in Christ he is put upon an- other footing. In his first state, man stood only on the relation of Crea- ture to his Creator. In the second, hestands a sinner, under the banner of a Saviour, dependant on his mercies, and shielded by his merits. Our primary and great concern then is to know what are the favorsof which Christ is the donor, and the blessings to which we are made heirs by his purchase. Considering these as comprehending all the essential points of faith and practice, the attention of the Committee of Publica- tion will be directed to select according to their best judgment, and pub- C 156 ] JOHN H. JACOCKS lish as far as their funds will allo\\ , such pamphlets and small treatises, or extracts from larger works, as are acknow ledged to be well written, anddowell explain the doctrinesand duties which are peculiarly Chris- tian or which arise from tliose facts and relations which the Christian revelation has made known to us : In particular those duties a\ hich we owe to the se\ eral persons of the Holy Trinit}-, for the inestimable blessings of redemption. Some dissertations of the office of the Holy Spirit and the ordinary method of his operation, in the divine work of forming the true Christian, together with others on the Liturgy which illustrate its excellence and evince the pre-eminent advantages of that mode of divine worship, will carry into eft'ect the substance of what was originally proposed. "In the opinion of the Committee the Companion of the Prayer Book and Mr. Daubeny's three discourses on the Trial of the Spirits are sufficient, and both of them very proper for the first publication. The former is a judicious compilation from the most eminent litur- gical writers, and a good help to the understanding of the service and ritual of the Church. The latter on the agency of the Holy Spirit, are ^■ery seasonable to check the iminformed pretensions of the enthusiast, and to stir up the lukewarm to a just and animating sense of redeem- ing love, and to fix in both correct ideas on this important subject." The Churchman's Magazifie. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and prospec- tus of the new series see page 42. [ 157 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Kemp ] Rev° & Dear Sir, THIS covers another letter to D.' Miller, and yields me another opportunity of expressing my aft'e6lion for you & of renewing that heart felt comfort and delight which I have in intercourse with you. All ground of disquietude in your mind, I hope is removed. Truly sorry should I be, to find that any occurrence should prey upon your spirits or render you less capable, of that vigorous exertion, so much needed & so beneficial to our excellent cause. Dr Kewley 's visit to Conne6licut has deprived the Church of Maryland of his talents and labors. He has resigned, & I am told goes to Conne6licut, next month. But I have not heard, where he is to settle. I heard of your friend M": Beasley's being in Baltimore. I wish he had taken the Eastern shore on his way. I have been told, that his success is doubtful. He is said not to be orator enough for them. They look for & will not be pleased with any thing but fine sounds & graceful motions. And for my part, I have never thought the situation desireable. I have little doubt but they would receive D.' M — re willingly, but I do not think they would like him long. All is quietness and peace here at present, but when Sum- mer returns we may look for another Campaign of Camp- Meetings. c 158 : JAMES KEMP Be so good as to present my tenderest respe6ls to Mr-Ho- bart & believe me to be yours sincerely Ja' Kemp. Cambridge [/or//] l 1 1809. Superscription : The RevPD|1 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ' ' I think I feel an honorable pride in saying, that I have followed your plan of supporting with respect the authority of our rubrics, and I enjoy the comfortable fruits of so many years' labor in seeing godly and pious people attached to their duty." Mr. Feltus A\as considered as a proper successor of Dr. Pilmore of Christ Church, New York Cit\', and on his visit to the city made many friends in that parish. In June, 1805, he was invited by Thomas Lyell, the new rector of Christ Church, to allow his name to be used as a candidate for assistant minister, which he declined. In June, 1807, after the vacancy made by the suspension and subse- quent degradation of John Ireland of St. Ann's Church, Brooklyn, Mr. Feltus was called as rector. He entered upon his duties with vigour, and for seven years \\orked with such sticcess that the parish became one of the strongest in the diocese. Mr. Feltus was an intimate friend of Dr. Richard Channing Moore of'St. Stephen's Church, New York City. Unhappily, in espousing the cause of Dr. Moore, who had been treated as he thought discourteously by Bishop Moore, he involved himself in the controversy commenced by Cave Jones concerning Dr. Hobart. In an appendix to Mr. Jones's " Solemn Appeal," Mr. Feltus published particulars of his ministry at Swedesboro, and the cause of Dr. Hobart's opposition and dislike to him, whom he accused of saying that the testimonials from Swedesboro presented to the vestry of St. Ann's Church were forged, and gave details showing the effort Dr. Hobart had made to secure St. Ann's Church for James Chap- man or Simon Wilmer. In the letter which follows, he gives an account of the interview he had requested. "There is but one point more that at present I shall notice, namely : "Dr. Hobart's refusing to be reconciled. — But this is what might naturally be expected — '■Forgiveness to the injured doth belong; They never can forgive that do the wrong.' " ButI was not disposed to withhold the trial. — I had frequendycon- versed Avith a number of pious and respectable gentlemen of Trinity Church, on the subject; who expressed their earnest desire, that all matters of difference between myself and Dr. Hobart might be set at rest. Some of those gendemen mentioned, that they had spoken to Dr. Hobart on the subject ; — others, that they had no doubt that anin- l 292 2 HENRY JAMES FELTUS terview would be productive of a perfect reconciliation. — My mind resisted the idea at first; as I was not conscious of having wilfully oflended Dr. Hobart in any respect, I felt rather disposed (after being now two 3ears in the Diocese) to submit the whole conduct of this gentleman, to the Bishop and my Brethren in Con\ocation, at the coming Convention. In order, however, to prevent confusion in the Church, I was willing in the first place to try the advice of our mutual friends, in the force of a personal interview. "I therefore wrote to Dr. Hobart, informing him, that I wished to have some conversation with him ; that I should be happv to see him at the parsonage in Brooklyn ; but he was at liberty to suit his own convenience as to time and place. He informed me in return, that he would see me at his own house in Greenwich Street, and appointed the hour. I attended accordingly at the time, with a full determina- tion that nothing should be wanting on my part, to a cordial and Christian reconciliation. But I was much mistaken to suppose this possible. "After some circuitous conversation, I introduced the subject, the particular business of the interview. Dr. Hobart immediately became warm , and said several severe things in a general way among others he spoke in a supercilious manner of gentlemen entering or wishing to enter the Church, without proper qualifications — What he had in view I could not conceive, but supposing he intended the appli- cation for me, I informed him that the period in which I entered, was an honoiu-able period ; when no dispensing power whatever was permitted to exist, with the Standing Committees, nor even with the Bishops themsehes; that I had sustained a literary examination, and that I had no doubt the learned gentlemen in Philadelphia who were my examiners, had performed their duty faithfully. To this he re- plied, I have understood so, but how far? to whicli I answered: as far as they thought proper, — till they were satisfied: — they were not limited, and I presumed they were, the most competent judges — I now conceived that the gentleman intended insult, and informed him that my object was peace; that this interview was at the desire of many of our mutual friends of his own congregation; and more, that it was mij sincere desire, that whatever cause of difference subsisted between us might be cleared up or buried in oblivion ; that I was not conscious of having offended any man ; that if he had an\thing against C 293 ^ HOBART CORRESPONDENCE me he ought to point it out and prove it, and be at rest, that ^\e might live in friendship as Brethren and Christians. "To all this his general answer was ' that he knew all those gentle- men to whom I had reference; that they had spoken to him on the subject ; that they were not to dictate to him; and that he conceived himself at liberty to practice what deportment he thought proper to any of the Clergy.' "This was the result of the interview, the only fruit of my pro- posals for peace. And from this time as before, not only has his de- portment towards me been, as opportunity offered, equally intolerant and persecuting; but he has insulted and persecuted others because they would not, they could not, join with him in his unrighteous conduct. Mr. Jones has been cruelly abused on my account both by Dr. Hobart and Mr. How, particularly for changing pulpits with me. This was high treason against Dr. Hobart; because by a measure of this kind the general prejudice against me, created by the misrepre- sentations of the Rev. gentlemen, were in danger of being removed. — But I shall desist for the present." Happily the strength of character and sound common sense of Dr. Feltus made him change his opinion of Dr. Hobart a few years later. In 1814 Dr. Feltus was made rector of St. Stephen's Church, New York City, after Dr. Moore had been consecrated Bishop of Virginia. His incumbency Mas a term of s\'stematic developments. There were in his fourteen years one tliousand four hundred and thirty-tu o bap- tisms, and five hundred and one marriages. When the New York Diocesan Seminary A\as established in 1821 Dr. Feltus was made librarian. He now had the full confidence and esteem of the Bishop, ^hich he reciprocated in e\ery way. Dr. Feltus died August 24, 1828, after a short illness, in the fifty- third 3'ear of his age. In the absence of the Bishop on a visitation. Dr. Benjamin Tred^vell Onderdonk took charge of the funeral service and delivered an address. In his "History of St. Stephen's Parish," J. Newton Perkins quotes on page 60 this estimate of Dr. Feltus from a sermon preached by Dr. Joseph H. Price, rector of St. Stephen's in 1866: Dr. Feltus Mas held in deser\edly high estimation b)^ all M'ho knew him. He had all the better qualities of an Irish gentleman. He had the national vivacity, m it, quickness of apprehension, readiness in retort, C 294 ] HENRY JAMES FELTUS enjoyment of a good joke; and, at the same time, a most devoted attachment to his clerical duties, and a most popular method of dis- charging them. ' ' He M as fond of his books, but no less fond of social life ; so that he was equally interesting in the pulpit and out of it. I am more and more persuaded every day that he was not taken froin this parish before he made a mark upon it, never to be efl'aced. If it were law ful to envi/, then such a life, and such a death, might well be the subject of envy. On the whole, he was a man distinguished for the blessings he had instrumen tally conferred on others, and for the blessings divine Pro\ i- dence had conferred on him." The following is taken from an obituary in " The Christian Journal " for September, 1828: "Dr. Feltus was uniformly assiduous, affectionate, and laborious, in the exercise of his parochial functions ; and was consequently much be- loved and respected by the people of his charge. The genuineness and sincerity of his piety appeared in that tr3ing hour of the near approach of death, when every insufficient dependence must fail, and nature, un- sanctified and unaided by grace, must leave the sufferer w ithout com- fort, without support, and without hope. His illness was of three or four weeks' continuance, and afforded a blessed opportunity of witnessing the humility, the composure, and the triumph, w ith which a Chris- tian can die. He spoke much of the love of the divine Saviour, and the richness and sufficiency of di\ine grace. He warmly commended as he strikingl)' exhibited, the cardinal evangelical virtue of humility. He thought and talked much of the church. He loved to haAchis breth- ren pray w ith him, w hen thej^ wereathis bed-side, and entered heartily into the devotions. While conversing with a clerical brother who sat beside him, when it was thought that he had but a few hours to liAe, on the subjectof ministerial duty, he emphatically and solemnly avowed it to be his deliberate conviction, that a regard for ultimate and per- manent usefulness, as well as the solemn obligations of duty, urged to a constant and conscientious adherence to the distincti\e principles, and established order, of our ow n church. He lamented frequently and deeply that the absence of our diocesan, now on a distant episcopal vis- itation, deprived him of the blessing, on which he would set so high a value, of having him beside his sick and dying bed. Speaking, as he often did, of his affectionate and respectful attachment to the bishop, [ 295 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE he said with emphasis, on two occasions, and to two of his brethren, If I have ever caused him an unhappy moment^ in the midst of his cares, anxieties, and labours, of his ojpce, I hope he will forgive me; and I pray God to forgive me; and if it please God to spare my life, I trust that I shall never again occasion any uneasiness to him, or to any of my brethreyiy A portrait of Dr. Fehus hangs in the choir room of St. Stephen's Church. [ From Henry James Feltus ] HJ. Feltus' compliments to Rev? D': Hobart and w? be . glad to have some conversation with him before con- vention. For this purpose D^ H. will please to say what hour w^ be most convenient when I shall attend your house or shall have pleasure to see you at the parsonage here with respe6l &c Feltus. Brooklyn 29''' 1809.* Please to drop a line by Mr. Pierson at the loan office Robin- son St. he bears this. Superscription : Rev". Doctor Hobart Greenwich S'. NYk. ANNOTATIONS Silas Pierson. The only Pierson in the New York Directory for 1809 living on Rob- inson Street was Silas Pierson, a gunsmith, at Number 8. Robinson Street. For notice see page 256. * The date was probably September 29, as the Diocesan Convention always met in the beginning of oaober. Ed. : 296 J PHELPS TO MOORE [ Davenport Phelps to Benjamin Moore ] N. York Oft. 5'h. 1809. Rt. Rev: Sir IT has been my intention to represent for the information of the committee for propagating the Gospel several par- ticulars respefting the Chhs in those counties where my ser- vices have been more especially confined ; but my health since my arrival has hardly allowed me to write. The Church in Geneva is in a state of forwardness, & will doubtless be finished before Christmas. The vestry of this Chh have lately requested me to devote half my time to them, respefting which I solicit advice & direftion, but would observe, that unless more missionaries be employed, I must greatly exert myself the remaining half in attends, the neigh- boring churches. St Peter's, Aurelius, 23 miles distant, St John's, Clifton Springs 13 miles, S' Peter's, Pulteneyville 35 miles, & S'. Pauls in Honyoy hill 30, besides occasional ex- cursions to settlements where there are no incorporations yet formed, all which must continue to render my labours as fatiguing & expensive as heretofore. But Rt Rev Sir unre- mitting exertions in the prosecution of missionary duties are indispensably necessary ; for without them , the consequences must be deplorable indeed — nothing less than the decline of a number of infant, but promising churches, churches which will take deep root if they be but duly nurtured. It has been my endeavour to dispose of the Common Prayer books & small tradis heretofore, committed to my care in the best manner, & I trust that much benefit has been derived from them. There are more however now greatly wanted & also a 4'° Bib/e & p'' book for the reading desk in Pulteneyville. And as it is probable that one if not two new churches, must C 2.97 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE before long be organized, the number should be at least as great as heretofore. Unable to be so particular as I wish to be, I cannot enlarge, but am Rt Rev Sir your much obliged & m* dutiful Serv'. D Phelps Bible & Prayer book for S' Peters Pulteneyville 4 or 5 doz. Com P. Books with addit! hymns D° D° Catechisms Bowden's Letters Hows D° Hobarts Apology D? Com pan" for Altar & As many cheap bibles as may be consistant Rt Rev. Bp. Moore Superscription : Rt. Rev". Bishop Moore. N York. ANNOTATIONS Committee for Propagating the Gospel in the State of New Tork. For mention see Volume II, page 242. Trinity Church, Geneva. For notice see Volume IV, page 398. The Editor desires to call at- tention to a mistake on page 400, at the end of the note on Trinity Church, Geneva, where it should read, "Are interred the remains of the second Bishop of Western New York, Arthur Cleveland Coxe." C 298 J PHELPS TO MOORE Aurelius. For notice see Volume III, page 364. St. John's Church, Clifton Springs. The town of Manchester is on the northern border of Ontario County, New York, east of its centre. Its surface is nearly le\ el excepting in the north, where there are some irregular sand and gravel ridges. The earliest settlements were made in 1793, by Joel Jared, Stephen Phelps, and Joel Gillet. Among other early settlers were Nathan Pierce, John McLouth in 1795, and soon after John Van Fleet, Jedediah Dew ey, Benjamin Barney, William Mitchell, and Peleg Redfield. The discov- ery of mineral springs of remarkable curative properties in the eastern part of the to^\•n attracted settlers, and as early as in 1800 John Shekell of MarAland had built a log cabin near it and acquired a large tract of land, including the Springs. He was soon followed by William Hanna and Nathan Warfield from Maryland, and others. In 1805 William Powell of Geneva built a hotel for the accommodation of persons re- sorting to the Springs. Mr. Phelps soon after included Clifton in his missionary circuit, and found in Mr. Shekell, William Warner, and other residents a strong inclination to the Church. A parochial organ- ization was formed in 1806 under the name of St. John's Church, Clif- ton Springs. John Shekell and Samuel Shekell were elected wardens, with Darwin Seager, William Warner, George Wilson, Archibald H. Beale, David Williams, Thomas Edmonston, Alexander Howard, and William Powell, vestrymen. Subscriptions were obtained, and in 1808 a church Avas built. It was of wood, in the prevailing style, with two stories. Its dimensions Avere thirty feet by forty feet. Only a few services were held in it in an incomplete state by Mr. Phelps. After his death in 1813 the activity of the congregation ceased, and only occasional services \\ ere held for many years. The church build- ing was sold to the Methodists, who used it unul 1846, w hen it burned down. In 1866 William Bostwick Edson, rector of St. John's, Phelps, an outgrowth of St. Paul's, Allen Hill, organized in 1836, commenced regular services. A new organization was effected \\ ith Dr. Edson as rector, and a Gothic church building of wood, seating one hundred and fifty, was erected, which was consecrated by Bishop Coxe on Ascension Day, May 18, 1871. In 1886 Dr. Edson resigned to give his whole time to the work at Phelps. He died about 1896. His C 299 H HOBART CORRESPONDENCE whole ministry, from his ordination as deacon by Bishop Wainwright, July 2, 1854, had been spent in western New York, principally in ear- nest and successful missionary work. His successors at St. John's have been Lewis Peter Clover, John McKinney, John Baptiste Blanchet, Frank Miller Baum, Lome Barnard Johnston, and Maskell G. Free- man, who was in office in July, 1912. As recorded in the American Church Almanac for 1912, there are ninety-eight communicants. It is of interest to note that Dr. Arthur Cleveland Coxe, the sec- ond Bishop of Western New York, died at the sanitarium at Clifton Springs, Monday, July 20, 1896. St. Peter's Church, Pidtneyville. The town of Williamson, named after Charles Williamson, the first agent of the Pultnej^ estate, was formed from Sodus, February 20, 1802. It is on the northern border of Wayne County, New York. Its surface is generally level, sloping gently to Lake Ontario. About 1806 a settlement was commenced in the northern part of the town, on the lake front, which was called Pultneyville in honour of Sir William Pultney, within whose purchase it m as located. Among the settlers were Samuel Ledyard, Russell Whipple, Andrew Cornwall, and An- sel Cornwall. It ^vas expected that the village would become an impor- tant lake port. Services were held by Mr. Phelps as early as 1807, but no particulars of his work are available. St. Peter's Church was organ- ized in 1808, and admitted into union with the Convention of the dio- cese of 1809. Mr. Phelps removed to the village, and gave much time to building up a parish. After his death in 1813 the parish gradually declined, and finally ceased to exist. Missionary work in the neigh- bouring town of Sodus grew out of the zeal of a true Christian lay- man, Thomas Wickham of Charleston, South Carolina, who settled in Sodus earl}' in the nineteenth century and read the service to his own famil}- and others. In 1813 the parish was visited by Davenport Phelps, then suffering from illness. In 1817 it came under the care of George Henry Norton of Allen Hill. A parish was organized in 1826, and a church built in 1834. From that date, under faithful rectors and missionaries, occasional services have been held in Pultneyville to the present time. [ 300 ] PHELPS TO MOORE St. Paul's Church, Allen's Hill. For notice see page 4. Joh7i Boivden's Letters. For notice see Volume V, page 468. Albany Centiriel Controversy . The How letters to which Da\enport Phelps alludes were those which appeared in the Albany Centinel Controversy, for notice of which see Volume IV, page 479. Hobart's Apology for Apostolic Order. For notice see Volimie V, page 383. Hobart's Companion for the Altar. For notice see Volume III, page 460, and Volume V, page 168. C 301 ^ HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Robertson ] My dear John, I HAVE heard very little of you for a long time past ; and that little, leads me to suppose that, excepting on Sundays, you are seldom in New York. However, I have requested the bearer, Mr. John L. Dick to call upon you with this letter. He is a young man, who has been in our store, for the last six years ; and during the whole of that time, he has conducted himself to our entire satisfa6lion. He was born in this city; and his parents were religious, upright, people; who, while they lived, gave him good instru6lions, as well as set him a good example. Since their death, he has been under the guardian- ship of Mr Robert Patterson , of the University in whose family he lived for several years. For the last 1 2 or 18 Months, your old acquaintance Miss Mary Redman has kept house, and he has been one of her in-mates, the only one she has had, the most of the time. He goes from New York to Europe, in a vessel of Mr. WyckofF, partly on our business. In a word, he is a young man of good principles and corre6l conduft, and I feel interested in his welfare. Should you be in New York, while he is there, I shall be glad you would take a little notice of him. He has not seen much of the world; and at his time of life, it is of utmost importance to him, to form no acquaintances but such as are of respe6l- able chara6ler; and from whose conversation and example he maybe benefited. I suppose itwill not lessen the force of my recommendation, if I add that, he has been brought up a Seceder; and that his faith remains unshaken, even after twelve month's endeavour, on the part of Miss Redman, to make him an Episcopalian. C 302 ] JAMES ROBERTSON Am I never to hear from you except in great haste; I hope you intend, some time or other, to do better. Mrs. H. and the children I hope are well. Yours affe6lionately, James Robertson. Phila'!^' II. Oaober i8og. Superscription : Rev'.' Dr. Hobart, New York. Mr. Dick, ANNOTATIONS John L. Dick. After much research no particulars concerning this gentleman have been obtained. Robert Patterson. Robert Patterson was born in County Down, Ireland, May 30,1743. In 1768 he came to America and became a teacher in Pennsylvania. He was successful, and in 1774 was elected the principal of the Wil- mington Academy, Wilmington, Delaware. In 1776 he joined the Continental Army, in which he served as military instructor, adjutant, assistant surgeon, and brigade major. At the close of the war he was appointed professor of mathematics in the University of Pennsylvania in 1782. For some years he Mas a member of the select council of Philadelphia, and in 1799 its president. In 1805 President Jefferson made him director of the United States Mint at Philadelphia. He held this position undl his death. From 1810 to 1813 he was vice-pro- vost of the University of Pennsj-lvania. In 1813 he resigned his pro- fessorship. In 1819 he was elected president of the American Philo- sophical Society, of which he had been a member since 1783. He died at Philadelphia, July 22, 1824, in the eighty-second year of his age. Professor Patterson married Anne Hunter Ewing, a daughter of Pro- vost E\\ing. His son, Robert Maskell Patterson, was a noted educator, succeeding his father as professor of mathematics in the university and C 303 n HOBART CORRESPONDENCE attaining other honours. His grandson, Robert Patterson, became a wealthy banker in Philadelphia. Dr. Patterson published: The Newtonian System. Philadelphia, 1808 A Treatise on Arithmetic. Pittsburgh, 1819 Many Articles in the Transactions of the American Philosophical Society He edited : James Ferguson's Lectures on Mechanics. 1806 John Webster's Natural Philosophy. 1809 Dr. John Ewing's Lectures on Natural Philosophy, with a memoir. 1809 Mary Redman. In the Philadelphia Directory from 1 805 to 1 8 1 0 is this entry : ' ' Red- man, M. Shopkeeper, 15, North Third." This is possibly the lady to whom Mr. Robertson alludes. Henry J. Wyckoff. The firm of Smith & Wyckoff was established before 1790. Its office was at No. 84 Broad Street. Mr. Wyckoff took part in many public festivities, notably the Erie Canal celebration in 1825, when with Philip Hone he was a member of the committee to welcome at Albany the guests of the city of New York from the western part of the state. For some years Mr. Wyckoff was president of the Eagle Insurance Company. The Scottish Seceders. In 1712 the British Parliament passed a law, restoring the right of patronage in Scotland. This \\'as resisted b}' many congregations, and many parochial settlements were made, in spite of the protest, at the point of the bayonets of royal troops. In 1730 the General Assembly of the Established Church enacted that no reasons of dissent ' ' against the determination of Church judicatures" should hereafter be entered on the records. This made several of the ministers and congregations furi- ous. In a sermon before the Synod of Stirling and Perth in October, 1732, Ebenezer Erskine of Stirling arraigned the legislation and arro- gant spirit of the authorities in taking away freedom of choice froni L 304 J JAMES ROBERTSON the people. A committee of the Synod considered the matter and reported the foilou ing year that Mr. Erskine was deserving of cen- sure. With twelve other ministers and two elders he appealed to the General Assembly. This upheld the decision of the Synod. Upon this Mr. Erskine withdrew, after presenting a written protest, which was also signed by William Wilson of Perth, Alexander MoncriefF, min- ister of Abernethy, and James Fisher, minister of Kinclaven. Thev were ordered by the Assembly to appear before the commission in Au- gust and retract their protest. This they refused to do. Consequently in November, 1733, they were declared to be no longer ministers of the Church. They presented a final protest and remonstrance, in which they declared that they must secede, and made an appeal to "the first free, faithful and reforming General Assembly of the Church of Scotland." From four ministers the seceders grew to be a com- paratively large body. They stood for more than a mere matter of ecclesiastical law. They professed to hold the true Evangelical prin- ciples of the Gospel in their integrity and purit}^ In 1739 the eight brethren Were summoned before the General Assembly to answer the charge of contumacy, and in 1 740 they were solemnly deposed. While there was growth, there \\as also dissension upon questions of polity, and in 1747 the new organization divided upon the question of the propriety of a conscientious seceder taking the Burgess's oath, the General Associate Synod condemning and the Associate Synod up- holding the religious clause in the Burgess's oath. In 1799 another division took place over the question of the power of the civil magis- trate. In 1820 the "New Light" sections of the Burgher and Anti- Burgher facdon solemnly reunited. The "Old Light" sections, of whom Dr. McCrie was then the most prominent man, united for the most part with the Free Church of Scotland in 1842 as the Original Seceders. A small portion still maintains an organization and the ancient principles. In 1847 the "New Light" Secession Church united w ith the Relief Church — a small body which had separated from the Established Church in 1752 solely on the question of the right of the people to choose their own ministers — under the name of the United Presbyterian Church. c 305 :\ HOBART CORliESPONDENCE [ From Joseph Prentice ] Athens Oft 20'!; 1809 Rev & Dear Sir, I Received your communication by the Rev Mr Butler in due season & with much satisfaction; as the assistance which it promises will enable me to continue ( for the present at least) in the Churches at Athens & Coxsackie.The offer from Poughkeepsie was something more than I can hope to realize in my present situation ; but the difference is a sacrifice which I the more cheerfully make to a sense of duty believing it to be " well pleasing." You will recolle6f that " Lawrence's Sermons," are to be sent to Mr Sam! Reynolds Athens, p'; Experiment — When making out my report to the society for propagating the Gospel, I did not ref\e6t that it would be published; which from examining the last year's Journals, I have reason to expedl. I must therefore request that you will have the good- ness to corre6l & prepare them. It would be peculiarly grate- ful to my circumstances, if the $ioo Dollars from the Mis- sionary fund, or the ^50. pounds from Trinity C? could be advanced before the closing of the river. I am sorry to trouble you on the account but should you find it convenient to ascertain whether this wish may be complied with, you need only reply verbally to Mr. Ritter the bearer of this who will wait on you for that purpose before he leaves N. York. With best wishes for your health & happiness, I am Dear Sir, your friend & Brother in C Joseph Prentice. No superscription. JOSEPH PRENTICE ANNOTATIONS David Butler. For sketch see Volume IV, page 405. Trinity Church, Athens. For sketch see Volume V, page 136. Christ Church, Coxsackie. For sketch see Volume V, page 151. Christ Church, Poughkeepsie. For notice see Volume II, page 379. Richard Laurence. For notice see Volume V, page 524. Samuel Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds appears to have been a merchant at Athens, Avho owned several sloops plying between that village and New York City, among them the one mentioned in the letter. Committee for Propagating the Gospel in the State of Nezv Tork. For mention see Volume II, page 242. Henry Ritter. Mr. Ritter \Aas one of the incorporators of Trinity Church, Athens, and a member of its vestry for many years. C 307 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Kemp ] My Dear Sir, YOUR last letter, while it excited painful sensations, pro- duced a variety of useful reflections. I had often thought that even in trying and difficult times, so eligible was the situ- ation of Dr. Hobart,that he was peculiarly blessed. High in the estimation of the Church, extensively useful in a literary view, as a Preacher so distinguished as to command the choice of any situation, fixed in one of the best in the United States. If in these things, there are not the materials of happiness where are they to be found.? Comparisons are often profitable, & I would ask you to compare this situation with mine. Drudgery or seven hours every day in a school, preaching twice every Sabbath, performing numerous other clerical duties, in so little estimation as a preacher, that I can hardly keep awake a par- tial friend — look at the two piftures and rejoice. However I so well know your zeal in our glorious cause, that I fear some trying circumstances have occurred to distress and perplex you. Often have I thought, that if I could divest my- self of the idea that the life of a christian was to be an a6tive and industrious life, I could sit down in ease and peace upon my farm, removed from the cares & concerns of a public sta- tion. But of this a Minister of Christ must hardly allow himself to think. Our Talent must be employed, otherwise we shall have a distressing sentence passed upon us! Extremely unwilling to encroach upon your ardent labors as to divert you from your important pursuits, yet I feel so much interest in 3'our happiness, and in the various incidents & occur- rences respec^ting the Church, that I should have been highly gratified, if you could have spared time to have given me a C 308 ] JAMES KEMP history of the things that must be daily passing with you, par- ticularly while so many new churches are building and so many brethren are added to your number. I have been thinking with myself that your anxiety to keep things right has perhaps involved you in some unpleasant circumstances. A most wicked attempt has been made upon the Church in Maryland, at the season of our political convulsions. A Hand- bill was issued, a little before our ele6tion, purporting to be the development of a plan among the Federalists to establish the Church exclusively. This was said to be the object of a Bill brought in last session of our Legislature, to encorporate the Convention. Altho' nothing was asked in this bill, but a mere a6l of incorporation, yet the prejudices & passions of the igno- rant & wicked were greatly excited. The Church has been indeed ably defended by men too of the first rank in the State. And I believe the Clergy have not been idle spe6lators. My feeble powers have not been dormant. The efFe6l of this stratagem upon the election was probably considerable, but it remains yet to be seen, what influence it will ultimately have upon the Church. So flagrant was the falsehoods, so shameless the calumnies, that it is supposed by some, it will issue in the advantage of the Church. What has become of our Brother Dl" Moore, since he de- clined coming to Baltimore.? You have now a powerful Pha- lanx in New York. I think however D.' Bowen ought to have remained in Charleston & been Bp of South Carolina. I am unacquainted with the cause of all these movements. Your charity to poor Mr Ball shall be applied according to your wishes. They have made up something handsome in Dl^ Bend's Congregation & we are all trying to send him some - relief. But nothing had been done when I applied to you. This letter is the produ(5lion of a late hour after the labors C .309 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE of the day. I mean this as a hint to you. And beg you to be assured that my heart feels so interested in your happiness, that I am made exceedingly uneasy by some of the intima- tions in your last letter. That God may bless you & support you in all your trials is the ardent prayer of your aflF^ friend & Brother Ja^Kemp Cambridge Oft'. 30, 1809. ANNOTATIONS Petition of the Diocese oj Maryland for hicorporation. In his "History of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Maryland," Dr. Francis Lister Hawks says on page 371: "By the special vestry act, and by that of 1798, the Church as we have already seen was secured in the possession of her property in those parishes where vestries were chosen ; but no provision had yet been made for securing it, in those parishes where there were none. Application had been made to the legislature more than once, but the Church in this particular was treated with less liberality than other denominations of Christians. In 1808, a bill was offered to incorporate the Convention with the usual powers conferred on corporate bodies, and to place under its care the property of the Church in those parishes which might at any time be Mithout vestries. This bill passed in the house of delegates, but was rejected by the senate. This Mas felt to be harsh treatment. The statute book contained numerous laws for the incorporation of other religious societies, and this was the first instance of a refusal to grant such incorporation, or indeed of e\'en opposi- tion to such a law. Malice itself could not discover in the bill or memo- rial accompanying it, the slightest provision injurious to the rights of other denominations of Christians : it did not seek to advance the Church at their expense. Indeed its rejection was perfectly inexplicable on any other ground than that of want of time on the part of the senate to examine the bill and see that it was inoffensive and harm- less in its operation. The Convention therefore in the session of 1809, determined to renew the application." I 310 ] JAMES KEMP Few of the pamphlets or handbills issued in this controversy and attack have survived, and none are now available for use. Richard Chan?tifig Moore. See sketch which precedes his letter of June 25, 1814. Nathaniel Boweti. For sketch see Volume V, page 542. David Ball. This allusion is to the Rev. David Ball, rector of All Hallows Parish, Worcester Count}-. He was a native of Virginia, and in 1791 came to Marjland. He had been a member of the standing committee for many years, and served once as president of the Convention. He died in 1813. Joseph Grove John Bend. For sketch see Volume IV, page 375. i 311 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From John Churchill Rudd ] Eliz Town, Oft. 30. 1809. My Dear Sir, YOU may well be supprised to find a letter following you so quickly, when the subject of it might have been so easily mentioned while I had the pleasure of seeing you. But to tell you the plain truth, I supposed you would discourage me so that would cause me to go about the business more reluc- tantly; And as I could not satisfy my people without I thought I ought to do it as well as I could. I have forwarded a petition to Bishop Moore to be laid before the vestry. And though you cannot be expe6led to make any influence in our favour, you can have no objeftion that Trinity Ch. should give us looo or 5000$. And should any questions be asked respefting our need I hope you will feel disposed to represent us favourably. For to be serious I have no doubt, if assistance be not obtained, but a good part of our parsonage Orchard must be sold especially as several of the Congregation have long been disposed to such a Measure. We were in hopes of being able to square ofFall our Debts. But after all our prudence, we are 500$ behind which must be paid. I have indeed but very little hopes of succeeding but I think we have as good claims as Newark. Yrs. Affecly. John C. Rudd. Superscription : Rev. D^ Hobart No 46 Greenwich St New York ANNOTATION Petition of St. John's Church, Elizabeth Town, 1809. There is no mention of the petition in the records of Trinity Parish. [ 312 J ASA EATON [ From Asa Eaton ] Boston Nov. 1 8, 1809. Rev° & Dear Sir, THE bearer of this is Mr. Charles Burroughs. Permit me to introduce him to your friendly notice. He is a candi- date for Holy Orders, & has recently received an invitation to settle in St. Johns Chh. in Portsmouth N. Hampshire. Any attentions you may find it convenient to pay this gentleman, will add to the obligations of, Dear Sir, your sincere friend & brother Asa Eaton. Superscription : Rev?. J. H. Hobart D.D. New York. ANNOTATION Charles Burroughs. Charles, a son of George and Mary (Fullerton) Burroughs, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, December 27, 1787. He was trained for college under that eminent teacher. Dr. Pemberton, with frequent ad- vice as to his studies from Dr. Gardiner, his pastor. He graduated from Harvard College with honour in 1806. His theological course was under the care of Dr. Gardiner. He served as lay reader at St. John's Church, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from the early part of 1809, and in the fall of that year was elected as rector. He was made deacon in Philadelphia by the Rt. Rev. Dr. White, December 10, 1809. He was ordained priest in St. John's Church, Portsmouth, May 20, 1812, by Bishop Griswold. In the conduct of the parish, which was then seventy-five years old, he was both prudent and wise. He was especially thoughtful for all poor and distressed folk. In every priesdy duty he was devout and sincere. In his attitude to C 313 n HOBART CORRESPONDENCE the town in which he lived he was the progressive citizen, anxious for its betterment and welfare, and did his full share. He took a lead- ing part in the affairs of the diocese, and was the representative to the General Convention and usually president of the standing com- mittee. He resigned his cure in 1857, and occupied himself with many religious matters of general concern. He is said to have been one of the most generous donors to the establishment of the General Theo- logical Library of Boston, which still freely benefits all the clergy in New England. He died in Boston, March 5, 1868, in the eighty-first year of his age and the fifty-ninth of his ministry. As an author he published several sermons, preached on special occasions, among them : On the death of Rev. Dr. Morse of Newburyport, Massachu- setts, 1842; at the consecration of St. John's Church, Portsmouth, 1848 ; a sketch of the life of Rev. Arthur Browne. He also published "The Poetry of Religion and other Poems," 1851. He wrote fre- quently for the press and periodicals. C 314 ] JOSEPH GROVE JOHN BEND [ From Joseph Grove John Bend ] Bait?, Nov'. 22. 1809 Rev. Sir, THIS will be handed to you by Mf Thomas,oneof thefinn of Coale and Thomas of this city, who not only keep an extensive book-store, but are, in their private charadler, among the most respe6lable of our citizens. His obje6t is, while in New York, to make such arrangements, as will enable his firm to keep a constant supply of those publications, useful & interesting to the members of our Church, & in which your city particularly abounds. Deeming an introdu6lion to you likely to promote this obje6t, he has requested one from me; & I give it with pleasure, not doubting that he & his partner will be found faithful performers of their engagements. I have received the last number of the Magazine. I shall soon write to Mess? Swords, on whom you have devolved your correspondence with me, furnish them with an account, and request them to prescribe some mode of transmitting them the money in my hands. I am, Rev Sir, Your obedient & very humble servant, Joseph G J Bend. Superscription: The Rev? John H Hobart, DD, Greenwich Street, New York. M'. Thomas. ANNOTATIONS Coale & Thomas. For notice see page 171. C 315 ^ HOBART CORRESPONDENCE The Churchmati's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. Thomas and James Swords. For sketch see Volume IV, page 330. C 316 ;] PARKER ADAMS [From Parker Adams] Waterford, 2 7l!lNov. 1809. Rev° & Dear Sir. I NOW consider myself as fixed down for at least one year, am to preach one third of the time in each of the three places Milton Stillwater and this. They make out one hundred and fifty dollars at each place and the remaining one hundred and fifty they expe6l, agreeably to what the Bp. told them, Trinity church will add. Ammi Rogers is in this county colle6ting a strong party which thinks him persecuted by all the Bishops and clergy of our country. Even in Milton there are some (I am not per- sonally acquainted with but one such ) who will hear no other preacher of our church. He will never be admitted however as a minister into the church in that place. The wardens and vestry are violently opposed to him. Mr. Perry was much pleased with receiving so explicit a letter from the Bishop on the sub)e6l of Rogers. The church at Milton was not a little pleased with theirs, especially as he had repeatedly said that Bp. Moore would permit him to preach if the people would request it. But the Bp's letter told a different story. Hitherto, as I have had no fixed place of residence, I have not been able to take the Churchman's Magazine. I wish now to be considered a subscriber commencing with the next num- ber, I mean the number for Sept. and Odlober. I am, Dear Sir, your affec' friend and humble servant, Parker Adams. Rev" John H. Hobart, D.D. Superscription: Dr. J. H. Hobart Assistant minister of Trinity Church New York. C 317 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS St. James's Church, Miitoti. For notice see Volume II, page 458. St. John's Church, Stillwater. For notice see Volume II, page 459. Ammi Rogers. See sketch which precedes his letter of October 15, 1816. Joseph Perry. Particulars concerning the life of Mr. Perry are given in the notice of St. Peter's Church, Hobart, in Volume II, page 409. Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. I 318 ] JAMES ABERCROMBIE [ From James Abercrombie ] Philad^. Nov 29'.'' 1809. My dear Sir, I Herewith transmit you the pamphlets our Bishop men- tioned to you, the illiberality & ignorance of some of our dpi(TTOL rendering it necessary for me to publish a defence. My good Diocesan has afted nobly, & my friend Wt Mere- dith as much so in his line. If I did not believe you have made a vow, under penalty of excommunication, 7iever to write to me again, I would ask y opinion of the said defence; and also to let me know whether my Le6lures on the Catll!. &c, &c have ever been sold. I am now about to publish a sd Edn — amended agreeably to your Just review of the first. Do you think they will sell.'' If so, I wish you would ask some of y principal booksellers what they would give for the copyright of 1000. I have offers from 2 booksellers here, but I will wait to hear from you. I shall forward some of the Documents in a few days. Pardon this intrusion upon your time & attention & be- lieve me AfFy Yrs. Jas. Abercrombie. Superscription : The Rev. John H. Hobart, D.D. New York. ANNOTATIONS Abercrombie and the William Penn Marriage. The pamphlet referred to bears the title : "Documents relating to the Celebration of a Late Marriage," 1809. The gentleman was William Penn, a great-grandson of Sir William c 319 ;] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Penn. He was erratic and eccentric. Having formed an attachment for ' ' a woman celebrated for her beauty, but whose course of life, not less than her origin and associations, rendered it impossible for his friends of either sex to recognize her as his wife," he requested Dr. Aber- crombie to perform the marriage service for him. After full inquiry and consultation with Bishop White, the Doctor found no legal or canonical impediment, and he married them. The amazement, indig- nation, and abuse of Dr. Abercrombie which it excited caused a con- troversy which raged for some time. [ The Rev. Dr. Riifus JV . Gris- wolcl. The Republican Coiiii, as quoted on page 564 of volume i of the Life and Correspondence of the Rev. JFillia}n Stnith, D.D., by Horace Wagner Smith. Philadelphia, 1880.] William Meredith. William Meredith was a lawyer of Philadelphia, of great prominence professionally and socially. He was active in Church affairs, both in the diocese and as a member of the General Convention. Abercrombie' s Le^ures on the Catechism. For notice see Volume V, page 426. Hobart's Reviezv of Abercrombie' s LeSlures. For notice see page 81. C 320 ] PAUL TRAPIER GERVAIS [From Paul Trapier Gervais] Philadelphia. Dec. 8, 1809. Dear Sir. I Expected to have seen you again in three weeks: but all my hopes are like quick Silver when I touch them they crumble into pieces & roll from me. I have seen Do6lor Physick : he tells me that I will not be able to return home by the first of February: the time at which I had important business to transa6l in Carolina. He has declined enlarging the incision on account of the difficulty of cure, with which it would be attended, but proposed to remove the disease by the gradual means of wire, to any thing, that he may suggest, I mean patiently to submit. The management of the Estate by my mothers death has devolved upon me, my health prevents me from doing what I ought to do! What can I do.'' I know of no person that will like to take the management of it upon him on account of the trouble which he would be forced to submit to. I am therefore quite perplexed, but I hope not cast down! I trust providence will diredl: all things for me in the way most conducive to my benefit. Yet who can prevent sen- sations of sorrow from arising in his mind under such circum- stances: not able to be present where my presence seems need- full, sick & probably for many months in a country where none of my friends are with me, in a strangers house where I cannot even hope to be well attended. Such, however, is my situation & I must endeavour to learn in whatsoever State I am therewith to be content. 1 remain with great regard & Esteem Your most humble & ob'''., Servant, Paul T. Gervais. c 321 :] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE P.S. If Mr Bowen has left New York I wish you would in- quire at the post for a letter dire6led to him by me & send it on to Charleston. P.T.G. Superscription: RevP. J. H. HoBART, D.D. New York, ANNOTATIONS Philip Syng Physick. For notice see Volume V, page 295. Nathaniel Bowen. For sketch see Volume V, page 542. C 322 ;] JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD [ From John Churchill Rudd ] Eliz. Town, Dec. 12:1 809. My Dear Sir. AS the feast of the Nativity will fall this year on Monday, J~\. I have been somewhat in doubt, as to the proper time of reading the exhortation to the Communion. The Kubrick indeed says that it shall be read upon "the Sunday or some Holy Day immediately preceeding," but whether the Ch. does not wish to give more time for preparation, than in y^ pres- ent case can be." Perhaps persons may urge their want of proper notice as their excuse, and when they are so prone to delay would it not be well to prevent them as much as in our power. Will you have the goodness to give me your opinion as to the corre6lness of reading the exhortation on Sunday next.'' Unless I hear from you, I shall adhere to y^ letter of y*; Kubrick, tho' I feel disposed to give my people the oppor- tunity of longer preparation. I have for several days past been affli6led by the lameness of my decriped arm. Yrs. Afftly, John C. Kudd. Superscription: Rev. D? Hobart No 46 Greenwich Street New York. C 323 ^ ASAHEL DAVIS ASAHEL Davis m as made deacon by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Hobart, jCA. June 1,1817. He seems never to have entered actively upon the duties of the ministry, and under the provisions of Canon VII of 1820, providing for the displacement on written notice of intention no longer to officiate, he was deposed previous to May, 1823. [ From Asahel Davis ] Rahway. New Jersey Dec I 5 1 809. Rev. Sir PLEASE accept of the thanks of your serv^ for your good- ness in bestowing those excelencies the Books etc. The D06I made mention I saw of his writing me by Mail on the subje6l of enquiry, I have never received a Letter there- fore I conclude it must have gone on to Bridgtown West Jersey as I expe6l the superscription is "Bridgtown New Jersey" which superscription is wrong, as Letters are gen- eraly dire6led to Rahway. I wish you would be so kind as to write me by the Bearer. Please present my Respe6ls to Mrs. Hobart. From your H^ Serv. Asahel Davis. Rev. Dr. Hobart P.S. I will endeavor to dispose of those"* * The bottom of the letter is torn off. Ed. C 324 3 EDMUND JENNINGS LEE EDMUND Jennings, a son of Henry Lee of Prince W illiam County, Virginia, was born May 20, 1772. He was fitted for college under excellent teachers. He graduated with honour from the College of Ne^\■ Jersey in 1792. He studied law, and was made clerk of the United States Court in Alexandria, when it formed a part of the Dis- trict of Columbia. He was a firm and consistent Churchman. With William Meade, William Wilmer, and other 3'oung men, he laboured to raise the Church in Virginia from lier depressed condition, and was instrumental in the election of Dr. Richard Channing Moore as Bishop in 1814. For nearly fifty years he was one of the strong and earnest laymen of the diocese. He died May 30, 1843, in the seventy-second year of his age. Eklmund Jennings Lee married a daughter of Richard Henry Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In approving the action of the Washington Bar on the death of Mr. Lee, Chief Judge Cranch said: "The Judges of this Court sympathize sincerely with the members of the Bar in the loss of one of its oldest, most respected and learned members. Mr. Lee, at the time of his death, was the only survivor of those who were counsellors of this Court at the time of its organiza- tion in 1801, and the Judges from their long associaUon with him in the administration of justice, from their high respect for his character as a learned, able and upright advocate, as well as for the virtues ^\•hich adorned his private life, cannot but greatly lament his loss, and uniting with the Bar in their sympathy with his bereaved family and friends, most v illingly accede to the request that their proceedings be entered upon the minutes of the Court." {^Alexander's Princeton Col- lege, p. 261.] Bishop Meade said of him : " I not only knew Mr. Lee from my youth up, but I saw him in his last moments, and heard him a\ ith the truest humility speak of him- self as a poor sinner, whose only hope -was in Christ." [Jlexander' s Princeton College, p. 262.] C 325 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Edmund Jennings Lee ] Alexandria i6. Decern' 1809 Dear Sir, I AM happy that the promotion of the cause of true & gen- uine religion, a cause which ought to engage the most anxious solitude and attention of all men ; will be the means of reminding you of an old college acquaintance who still re- members you. I flatter myself that you will most cheerfully aid me in the obje6l of this letter. The Protestant Episcopal Church in this place is at present without a Re61:or. The Rev*? M': Chapman of Elizabethtown and of New Jersey has been mentioned to the vestry. It being the wish of the vestry not to fill the va- cancy except with a man of real piety, intelligence and if pos- sible of eloquence. You being known to me, to all the vestry by reputation, they have requested me to address a letter to you on this subje61:,and ask you to state to me your opinion of this gentleman; I feel well assured that you will not hesi- tate to oblige as far as you can the vestry, who is extremely desirous to fill the Church with the most able charafler they can procure. Tlie vestry will therefore esteem it as a particu- lar favour conferred on them by you, if you would let me hear from you immediately upon the subjeft of this letter. I am yours with regard & esteem Edmund J Lee Superscription: The Rev? John Henry Hobart, New : York ANNOTATION James Chapman. For sketch see Volume V, page 343. C 326 J AARON OGDEN [ From Aaron Ogdex ] Eliz"'' Town Dec' 19 — 1809. My dear & Rev" Sir, THE time for the wedding of our daiigliter Mary is now fixed for the Wednesday after Christmas so that we hope to have the pleasure of your presence — we further hope, that M?. Hobart herself may z'enture on the occasion, & that we may have the pleasure of seeing her also. We are with great affection & truth Most sincerely yours Aaron Ogden No luperscription. ANNOTATION The Marriage of Mary Chetzvood Ogden. Mary Chetwood, the eldest daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth (Chet- wood) Ogden, married George Clinton, a son of Colonel Francis and Anne (Ogden) Barber. Mr. Barber was born December 27, 1778, and died October 9, 1828. Mrs. Barber was born in 1789, and died March 23, 1863. C 327 I] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From John Churchill Rudd ] Eliz town, Dec 2 i : i 809. My Dear Sir, IN a late conversation with our Mutual Friend M' Croes, the subje6l of his Albany Visit was mentioned, when I hav- ing a fair opportunity made some inquiry as to his applying to Dr M. for letters, & at y^ same time expressed my fears that some unfavourable impressions had been made on y^ minds of y^ Clergy in N. York. He then gave me a history of the Cir- cumstances, & showed me the letters he had received wish- ing me to State the same to you, and leave it to your prudence to satisfy the other Clergy or not as you should think proper. A letter Dated Sep. 4. from M!^ J. . . . first informed him of the resignation of Mr Beasley. In this letter it was proposed that under the appearance of visiting Ballston Ml C. should officiate at Albany, and no doubt was entertained of his suc- cess. Frequent mention was made that this was the opinion of his Friends in the City by wh. Mr C. supposed several of the Clergy were meant. To this he replied, that he could not think of going to Albany under y^ pretence of visiting the Springs, that he would not move till he knew whether he should in- terfere with any other candidate, nor till he received some- thing like an invitation from the vestry. He soon received letters from M.^ J. & Dr M. stating that all these things should be attended to. The latter he never answered. He soon received another from Mi; J. stating that the Vestry had been individually consulted and would be happy to see him. All this he designed to State to you when he got to the City, but you was from home. On confering with M^ J. he found that no other Clergy had been consulted but Dl^ M. & it was necessary to go and see him, and get letters etc. [ 328 ] JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD Here Mr C.told M: J. y^ opinion he had of the Df, the same opinion he had frequently expressed, and should on all occa- sions a6l conformably to that opinion. That if iiis going to Albany depended on his consulting him & asking for letters he would not go. It was then proposed to go to D! M's. This was refused. However as Mr J. took the two Mr. Cs into town they stopped at the Door. The Do6l. was out. Mr. J. said he would provide the requisite letters and send them to the steam boat the next day. This was done, and among them was one or two from the D'. These are the principle circumstances. M!^ C. believing M.'^ J. to be his true friend, and that all this arose from his desire to aid him, would not on any account have him suffer, or have this explanation come to his ears. Your prudence will guide you safely, and prevent Ml^ J. from knowing what has passed. You will doubtless see y! propriety of Destroying this letter immediately least some accident should bring me into unne- cessary & unpleasant notice. Y^ Aftc' & Grateful Friend John C. Rudd. P.S. Mr Davis I fear will never do much, he has a great number of odities & weak notions. My opinions have risen & fallen several times, but I do not think he has mind & Sta- bility. I have however advised him to confine his attention to the study of Languages. Superscription: Rev. D? Hobart No. 46 Greenwich St New York M; Brady. [ 329 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS John Croes and St. Peter's Church, Albany. This letter explains the reasons why Dr. Croes could not accept a call to St. Peter's Church, Albany, where he officiated during the vacancy left by the resignation of Frederic Beasley to accept the associate rectorship of St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, Maryland. Cave Jones. Mr. J. is Cave Jones, an assistant minister of Trinity Church, New York City. For sketch of him see Volume V, page 78. Richard Channing Moore. Dr. M. is Dr. Richard Channing Moore, who had recently accepted the rectorship of St. Stephen's Church, New York City. A sketch of him will precede his letter of June 25, 1814. Asahel Davis. For sketch see page 324. [ From Johk Churchill Rudd ] Elizabeth Town, Dec, Z2, 1809. My Dear Sir, I TAKE the liberty to trouble you to procure and send me by Mr Hatfield's boat a Com. prayer Book, of good type, good plain binding, perhaps one of the Odlavo Edition if not more than 12/ or 14/ would be as suitable as any, if not one of this discription, a Duodecimo would be preferred. You will oblige me by sending it so as to be here by Xmas, as it is for a Mr Jeffries, who has for several Sundays been disappointed as I thought it probable I inight be in New York during the Week. C S30 ] JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD The Presbyterians are very busy, they have had preaching all this afternoon, & their bell is now toling. Griffing & Roe are here. I do not know but I shall be under the necessity of having a weekly le6lure or two if this weather holds. Last Sunday Evening for the first time since I have been in the town the Meeting House was open. When did Mr W. Leave New York.'' Yours Affec"y-> John C. Rudd. I enclose q$. for the Book. Superscription : Rev. D^ Hobart No. 46 Greenwich Street New York. ANNOTATIONS Smith Hetfield. For notice see Volume V, page 184. Henry Jeffrys. Henry JeftVys was a member of St. John's Church, Elizabeth Town. He Mas a descendant of Caleb Jeffrys, who was town clerk in the early part of the eighteenth century, a selectman, and prominent in all ci\ic affairs. Edward Dorr Griffin. Edward Dorr, a son of George and Eve (Dorr) Griffin, was born at East Haddam, Connecticut, January 6, 1770. From a very early age his parents devoted him to the ministry. After thorough preparation under Joseph Vaill, pastor at Hadlyme, he entered Yale College, from w hich he was graduated with the highest honours in 1790. For some months he was an assistant in the Derby Academy. He commenced the study of theology with Dr. Jonathan Edwards, then in New Haven, but afterward president of Union College, Schenectady, New York. He was licensed to preach b}- the West Association of New Haven C 331 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE County, October 31, 1792. He delivered his first sermon in the pul- pit of his old friend, Dr. Vaill. In June, 1793, he preached as a can- didate at Farmington, where he received a call which he finally de- clined. On June 4, 1795, he was ordained as pastor of the Congrega- tional Church at New Hartford. In 1800, on account of his wife's health, he was given a leave of absence, A\hich he spent in New Jersey, largely with his friend Dr. Hilh^er of Morris County. While there he was asked to become colleague to Dr. McWhorter, pastor of the Pres- bj'terian Church, Newark. This he held in abeyance until he knew whether a more southern climate than that of Connecticut \\as a per- manent necessity for his wife. He resigned New Hartford when he found that Mrs. Griffin could not live there, to the deep regret of his parishioners. He \\as installed as colleague in Newark, October 20, 1801. Upon the death of Dr. McWhorter, July 20, 1807, he became pastor of the Church. In 1809 he A\as elected professor of pulpit elo- quence in the Theological Seminary at Andover, and stated preacher in the Park Street Church, Boston. After filling his chair with dignity and approbation for two years, he accepted the pastorate in Boston in 1811, and was installed on July 31 of that year. In 1815 he resigned, partly on account of the straitened finances of the society, owing to the War of 1812, and partly because of divi- sions among the people. He returned to Newark, New Jersey, as pas- tor of the Second Presbyterian Church, over which he was installed June 20, 1815. He greatly interested himself in general movements and societies, and kept a very rigid and painstaking oversight of his parishioners. He was a founder of the American Bible Society in 1816, also of the United Foreign Missionary Society, and of the Afri- can School, established for the proper education of negroes by the Synod of New York and New Jersey. It was for this institution that he wrote, in 1817, a forcible and touching sermon, " A Plea for Africa," which he delivered before the Synod and then printed. In 1821 he was invited to become the president of Danville College, Kentucky, and also of Cincinnati College, Ohio. After visiting both places he declined, parUy on account of his health. When, soon after, the presidency of Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, was offered him, he finally accepted it. This noble foundation of Colonel Ephraim Williams, who was killed at LakeGeorge, September 8, 1755, during the French and Indian War, was opened in October, 1 79 1 , under Ebenezer Fitch, C 332 ] JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD a graduate and tutor in Yale College. When Dr. Griffin became pre- sident the ouUook for its success was gloomy, but his vigorous mea- sures and the careful management of its small funds by the trustees made for it a permanent place among the Ne\v England colleges, where a plain and thorough training in the liberal arts, philosophy, and mathematics could be obtained. Dr. Griffin's best energies and intellectual powers were given to the college for fifteen years. His health had become so seriously affected that in 1836 he resigned, to the very sincere regret of the trustees, professors, students, and all persons in- terested in the m elfare of the college. He spent the remaining years of his life at the home of his daughter, in Newark. She was the A\ife of Dr. L. A. Smith, a prominent physician of the city. Although his disease, dropsy of the chest, was at times very painful, he occasionally assisted his brethren in the vicinity of Newark. His last public appear- ance was at the meeting of the Board of Foreign Missions in New- ark, in the fall of 1837, when he offered a " most touching prayer and address." The death of his wife in July, 1837, was to him an abid- ing sorrow, but borne A\ith Christian fortitude. He died November 8, 1837, in the sixty-eighth year of his age and the forty-sixth of his ministry. On May 17, 1796, Dr. Griffin married Frances, a daughter of Dr. Joseph Huntington of Co\entry, Connecticut, the niece and adopted daughter of the Hon. Samuel Huntington of Norwich, Con- necticut, sometime president of Congress and a signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. Two daughters were born to them. His friend and biographer, Dr. Williain B. Sprague of Albany, thus closes his sketch of Dr. Griffin, in the "Annals of the American Pulpit," vol- ume iv, page 37: "The most interesting interview perhaps that I ever had with Dr. Griffin was the last — it \\as two or three months before his death; but it A\as after he had become bowed by infirmity, and when the disease under which he had been long labouring, was evidently soon to reach a fatal crisis. His grand and well-proportioned form which I used so much to admire, had become emaciated and skeleton-like, and scarcely the strength of a child remained to it. But I never saw him, after all, when his appearance was more majestic. He sat in that great old arm-chair, breathing with extreme difficulty, and looking as if the breath might leave him at any moment. But he gave me as hearty and cheerful a welcome as he had been used to do, and bade me sit C 333 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE down by his side and talk to him, even though he should not be able to say much in reply. He did, however, converse freely, — though not without being frequently interrupted by his difficulty of respiration ; and every thing that he said showed that he expected soon to die, and that there was nothing in the prospect which he could not view with tranquillity and even delight. He dwelt with special emphasis on the goodness of God in so mercifully airanging his circumstances in the prospect of his departure — saying that there Mas nothing want- ing to render his situation as desirable as it could be. As he had pre- viously requested me to write the memoir of his life, he referred to the subject then, and told me where and how I should find all the requisite material; and I found it exactly as he had stated. The interview was tender and solemn, but by no means gloomy. He gave me his blessing, Avhen I left him; and it proved to be our last parting." Dr. Nicholas Murray of Elizabeth Town, who was a student at Williams College during his presidency, gives this incident among others of his influence on the religious life of the college : " If I recollect dates aright, in the spring of 1825 there was a truly powerful and genuine revival in town and College. In this work Dr. Griffin was the prime instrument. Some of the most touching moral scenes that I ever saw or heard of, occurred during its progress. Guilty of the sin of David, we numbered the converted and the un- converted. The report went out one morning and reached Dr. G., that all College was converted but eighteen. There was to be a prayer- meeting that night, and he sent over word that he would meet with us. Although the evening Avas dark and stormy, and the ground ex- ceedingly muddy, there Mas not probably a student of College absent from the meeting. He came, and the lecture-room Mas so crowded that he stood in the door, M'hilst giving his hat to one, and his cloak and lantern to others. He stood for a moment gazing through his tears on the croM'd before him. Then clasping his hands, and lifting up his face to Heaven, he uttered, in the most moving accents, these Mords — 'Or those eighteen upon whom the toMer of Siloam fell, think ye that they M^ere sinners above all men that dMclt in Jerusalem?' The effect Mas overpoM'ering. For minutes he could not utter another Mord, and the room Mas filled M'ith Meeping. It Mas one of those inim- itable touches Mhich he could occasionally give, beyond all men that I have ever knoMu. I narrated the incident to him a few Meeks pre- l 334 ] JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD vious to his death. He wept aloud on its recital ; but he had forgotten all about it." Dr. J. W. Yeomans of Danville, Pennsylvania, thus describes his method of teaching : "In the college exercises in ^hich he was accustomed to be present and officiate, his presence commanded the reverence of all the mem- bers of the institution in a marked degree. In the recitation room, his manner \\ as striking, and often deeply impressive. His instructions were confined to the Senior class ; and the li\ely interest maintained in that class by his teachings and his personal attentions, greatly en- livened the anticipations with which the lower classes usually looked forward to the Senior year. He felt a deep interest in metaphysical discussions ; particularly in those most nearly related to the leading points of the Calvinistic Theology. With all his finished and splendid rhetoric, he was eminent for his talent and habit of accurate philo- sophical discrimination, and his facility and strength in metaphysical disquisitions enabled him to engage the active interest of his classes in the intricate questions of mental philosophy. He entered \\ ith spe- cial earnestness into the philosophical discussions relating to the will, and to the ground of responsibility for religious belief; and some of the class exercises on those subjects he conducted with great animation and power. "A favorite branch in his department of instruction was rhetoric. He always left a decided impression on the students who came under his hand in rhetorical criticism. His practical rules for writing were definite, positive and rigid in the extreme. The effect of them was al- ways manifest in his public discourses, and is palpable to every reader of his pure, concise and energetic style. Every student of the least natural power of discrimination would recei\'e, from a single critical exercise with Dr. Griffin, an impression he would never lose. He was very susceptible to the pouer of genuine poetry ; being moved some- times to tears by the touching poetical extracts repeatedly used in the college declamations. And his criticisms on the manner of pronounc- ing such pieces Avere often admirable. One of his weekly exercises with his class was in reading; and on one occasion a member of the class read from the beginning of one of the books of 'Paradise Lost: ' 'Hail, holy light; offspring of Heaven first born.' During the read- ing he seemed in rapture with the poetry ; and, at the close, after some C 335 j HOBART CORRESPONDENCE remarks on the reader's performance, he asked for the book, and erect- ing himself in his chair, with his countenance suffused, and his voice raised, mellow, and tremulous with emotion, he read the passage with an effect which, I am sure, no member of the class can ever forget. The scene often recurs to me as vividly as on the day after its occurrence. ' ' Among Dr. Griffin's publications are : The Kingdom of Christ. A Missionary Sermon preached before the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, 1805 A Sermon preached at the funeral of the Rev. Alexander McWhorter, D.D., 1807 A Farewell Sermon at Newark, 1809 An Oration at the Author's Induction into the office of Bartlett Pro- fessor of Pulpit Eloquence in the Divinitj^ College at Andover, 1809 A Series of Lectures delivered in the Park Street Church on Sunday evenings, 1813 An Humble Attempt to reconcile the Differences of Christians in re- spect to the Extent of the Atonement, 1819 A Sermon at the Dedication of the new Chapel connected with Wil- liams College, 1828 A Letter to the Rev. Ansel D. Eddy of Canandaigua, New York, on the Narrative of the late Revivals of Religion in the Presbytery of Geneva, 1832 A Letter to a Friend on the Connection between New Doctrine and New Measures, 1833 The Doctrine of Divine Efficacy defended against modern specula- tion, 1833 After his death there was published : Sermons to which is prefixed A Memoir by the Rev. William B. Sprague, 1838. In two volumes A third volume of Sermons appeared in 1844 Azel Roe. Azel, a son of John Roe, was born at Setauket, Long Island, Febru- ary 20, 1738. He was carefully taught, and proceeded to the College of New Jerse}', from which he graduated in 1756. He studied theology under Dr. Caleb Smith of Newark Mountains, as the sparsely settled [ 3SG ] JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD region now the city of Orange was then designated. In 1760 he was licensed to preach by the New York presbyter}', and in 1762 was or- dained by the same presbytery \\ ithout being assigned to any charge. After officiating for some time in Woodbridge, New Jersey, he a\ as chosen pastor of the Presbyterian Church, and duly installed in the fall of 1763. In his work he was careful, systematic, and sympathetic. So great was the desire for his ministrations that the Church of the upper village, knoM'n as Metuchen, made an arrangement by which the two Churches should be united and share equally in the services of Mr. Roe. After a union of several years the parent Church found it unsatisfactory, as the large growth made the exclusive services of their pastor a necessity. The affection each congregation had for him is shown by the fact that the union was dissolved only after the presbytery had taken action upon the matter. The situation of ^Voodbridge exposed it to exactions of both the Continental and Brit- ish troops during the Revolution. For the first three years of the war New Jersey ^vas the camp and store-house of Americans and English. Stories are told of the manner in which he aided the patriot cause. At one time some members of his congregation ^vho belonged to a certain regiment were unwilling to follow their captain in an attack upon a predatory band near Blazing Star Ferry. He closed his appeal by saying that he would himself go into the action, which he did. He was instrumental in raising troops, and in other ways showed his zeal and interest. His biographer relates this incident: " So active was he in stirring up all within his influence to enlist in his country's cause, that the Tories united with the British, and seized him one night while he was ^ith his family, and carried him oft' as a prisoner in New York, where thev shut him up in the ' Sugar House.' As they were on their way to New York, they were obliged to ford a small stream. The officer in command, who seemed to have taken a fanc}' to Mr. Roe, and treated him politely, insisted that the captured minister should allow him to carry him over upon his back. When diey were in about the middle of the stream, Mr. Roe, who relished a joke, and was not wanting in read v wit, said to the officer, — ' Well, Sir, if never before, you can say, after this, that \ou was once priest- ridden.' The officer was so convulsed with laughter, that he had well- nigh fallen underhis burden into the water . The morning after hearrived at New York, when he was without food, and knew not how hisneces- C 337 H HOBART CORRESPONDENCE sities were to be supplied, an excellent breakfast was sent to him by the father of Washington Irving who had been informed of his im- prisonment ; and this same gentleman took care that he was rendered comfortable until he was exchanged. Shortly after this, in order to pre- vent a second surprise, he moved his family some miles back towards Piscataway, but, after the Avar, he returned to the old Stone Parson- age." [Spragiw^s Annals^ vol. Hi, p. 233.] In 1789 he w as a member of the first General Assembly of the Pres- byterian Church, and in 1802 was moderator of that body. Dr. Roe's long pastorate made him the most honoured citizen of Woodbridge, and when the peace of 1815, after the second war with England, was known in that town, it was celebrated by roasting an ox whole and other festivities, while the venerable minister was the orator of the day, and gave an address which was long remembered for its mingling of patriotism and instruction upon the obligations of the American citizen. Dr. Roe died December 2, 1815, in the seventy-eighth year of his age and the fifty-third of his ministry. In September, 1763, he married Rebecca, a daughter of Major Isaac Foote of North Branford, Connecticut. She died September 1, 1794. They had two sons and six daughters. December 24, 1796, he married Hannah, a daughter of David Bostwick, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, New York City. She was then the widow of Mr. Barret, who had been a consul in France. Herdeath, November 28, 1815, after a few days' ill- ness with lung fever, so aflected her husband, whose grief could not be assuaged, that it brought on the affection of the throat from which he died four days after. Dr. John McDowell of Philadelphia says of Dr. Roe : "Dr. Roe was an old man when I first knew him; and his natu- rally fine appearance had been rendered venerable by age. He was of about the medium height — I should say, five feet and eight or nine inches, and well proportioned. His manners were more than ordi- narily graceful and dignified, and indicated that he had been familiar with cultivated society. He was a person of excellent judgement and common sense, and though he is said to have possessed naturally strong feelings, he exercised, by means of either grace, or prudence, or both combined, remarkable self-control. He had a well disciplined and well cultivated mind, and had the reputation of being a good scholar. His preaching was distinguished for substantial excellence, C 338 J JOHN CHURCHILL RUDD rather than for those qualities which attract the multitude — his ser- mons were characterized by weighty, well digested and evangelical thought, so plainly expressed as always to be level to the humblest intelligence; but I cannot say that his manner of delivery was spe- cially impressive. He was universally and highly esteemed as a pas- tor. He moved about among his people with great dignity, kindness, and faithfulness, — always evincing a watchful and earnest regard for their spiritual welfare. He was permitted, about a year before his death, to reap a rich harvest from his labours in an extensive and powerful revival of religion. He was a punctual attendant on the judicatories of the Church, and a useful and influential member; and continued his fidelity in his advanced age." YSprague's jiniia/s, vol. ui, p. 234.] Simon fVilmer. "Mr. W." is probably Simon Wilmer, rector of Trinity Church, Swedesboro. A notice of him is given on page 29. JoJui McDowell. The Presbyterian minister of Elizabeth Town at this time was John McDowell, who was installed December 26i, 1804. A notice of him will be found in Volume V, page 93. C 339 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Kemp ] Cambridge, Dec'. 22, 1809. My Dear Sfr, LIEU: Cox affords me so favorable an opportunity to write J to you, that I cannot omit it, altho' I wrote you last week. I hope you have received my concluding letter, & I shall feel highly satisfied when they are all published. I have been affraid that your readers would become tired of con- troversy, altho I have heard of no intimation of the kind. It has been said by some that the Piece upon the Controversy between the Calvinists & Arminians was tedious and unin- teresting, but I find that it is now concluded. The Letter of Mr Colden is in my judgment one of the best performances that have appeared in the Magazine. Some of my friends here have complained that my Letters were not published in one Volume; that they could have but little effe6l in the cause, on account of their appearing detached, and that in such a form they labored under other disadvantages. If it be true, that Dr. Miller is preparing an answer, and if the main arguments upon our side continue, as I presume they will, unanswered, I would revise my Letters carefully, corre6l whatever I might find wrong, & strengthen what might appear weak & then re- publish them with illustrations. But should D' Bowden deem it necessary to rejoin to Miller, I would willingly leave the whole business to him. Altho' I think every man has a right to offer to the Public whatever he may think useful, however weak or however ill executed, yet the promotmi of the Church, is in my view, the point in which all our exertions ought to unite. And under this impression, I will cheerfully acquiesce in any plan, calculated in the opinion of her friends, to advance this obje6l. We are certainly a6ling in the capacity of ser- l 340 ] JAMES KEMP vants,& our service ought to be single in its obje6l, as well as cheerful. I communicate these sentiments to you with much pleasure, well knowing, that if we should at any time vary in judgment as to the means, we shall always unite in the end. And if you think proper you may make them known to D' Bowden. I have learned with unfeigned delight, from my Nephew, how high you stand in New York. I am toiling on here amidst dissipation on the one hand and enthusiasm on the other, & God only knows what is to be the result. I am willing however to expend all the powers God has been pleased to bestow upon me, in Our Great Master's cause. Were I on the other side of the North River, in some village or country Parish, I have an expeftation that I should do better. Still to a move- ment of the kind, there are some serious impediments. Your friend M": Beasley is said to be gaining upon the Bal- timorians, and Dr Rattoone, I hear, is about to move, tho' quite a reformed man. I thank you for your kind attention to Lieu Cox. He will tell you that at our humble fireside things go on in the usual style. I am my Dear Sir with kind regard for Mrs. Hobart, your sincere Brother Jas. Kemp. Superscription : The Rev? D« Jn? H. Hobart. New York. Lieu: Cox Please to send the Magazine as soon as possible. ANNOTATIONS Edward Noel Cox. Fornotice see Volume V,page 375. C .'341 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Letter of Cadzvallader Colden. This letter appeared in "The Churchman's Magazine" for Septem- ber and October, 1809, on pages 349 to 356, with this title: "Ob- servations on Mr. Whitfield's answer to the Bishop of London's Pastoral Letter; addressed by Cadwallader Colden, Esq_. formerly Lieutenant-Governor of New-York, to his daughter D" L ." Governor Colden 's daughter Elizabeth married Peter De Lancey, a son of Stephen De Lancev, the founder of the American family, who belonged to a distinguished and noble Huguenot family of France. A notice of Governor Colden is given in Volume III, page 521. The more correct spelling of the governor's Christian name is Cadvvalader. Samuel Miller. For notice see Volume V, page 394. John Bowden. For sketch see page 270. Frederic Beasley. For sketch see Volume III, page 325. Elisha Dunham Rattoone. For notice see Volume IV, page 241. The Churchma?i's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. C 342 J THOMAS SWORDS [ From Thomas Swords ] New-York, Dec. 29, 1809. Rev° Sir, YOU will be pleased to accept of the enclosed for bap- tising my Children, Thomas and Mary Brewerton, last evening. Sincerely yours, Thomas Swords. Thomas was born the 5th of Nov. 1806. Mary B. the 26th of Feb. 1809. No superscription. Endorsement in Dr. Hobart's handwriting: Thos. Swords. 1809. ANNOTATIONS Thofnas Swords, Jr. Thomas, a son of Thomas and Mary (White) Swords, was born in the citj' of New York, November 5, 1806. He was well fitted for college, and entered Columbia in 1822. As his inclination was for the army, he left before the compledon of his course, and was appointed a cadet in the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated with distinction in 1829. He was given the honorary de- gree of bachelor of arts bv Columbia College in 1831. He saw much service, and showed bravery in the Florida War in 1836, in the Mexican War in 1846, and in the Civil War, 1861-65. He attained the brevet rank of major-general in the United States Army. He died in 1886, at the age of eighty-five. The baptismal records of Trinity Parish do not contain any entries relating to Thomas Swords, Jr., or to Mary Brewerton Swords. The only baptismal record of the Swords family is the one on page 505 C 343 '2 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE of volume i, which reads : "Nov. 4th. 1801 — Mary (wife of Thomas Swords), born Dec. 27th. 1783." Mary Brewerton {Swords) Dumont. Mary Brewerton, a daughter of Thomas and Mary (White) Swords, was born in the city of New York, February 28, 1809. She married Robert Dumont, who was a well-known surgeon and druggist, with a store at No. 16 Stone Street. [ 344 ^ JAMES ABERCROMBIE [ From James Abercrombie ] Rev & D'^Sir M^ Benjamin Bostock a young gentleman of this city, & son in law of D' Glentworth, intending to visit New York, is desirous to obtain a letter of Introduction to you. I, therefore, knowing your urbanity & benevolence, thus pre- sent him to you. He is a graduate of our University, and is now studying law with M"^ Hopkinson. He is a young gentle- man of independent fortune, of amiable chara6ler & agreeable manners. Any attention you may think proper to shew him, will I am confident be gratefully acknowledged. I addressed a few lines to brother Simons the other day, having heard that he & his wife had arrived in N Y. I have since been told they are not there. How is it.'' You have doubtless heard of the indisposition of our Bishop : he is now in a convalescent state, & will, I trust, soon be able to officiate. The public & domestic news now in circulation M'' Bostock will communicate. With unfeigned esteem I am DrSir Yr Friend & Brother Jas Abercrombie Superscription: The Rev. Dr Hobart New York Favd by Mr. Bostock Endorsement in Dr. Hobart's writing: Jas Abercrombie 1809 C 345 ^ HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS Benjamin Bostock. Benjamin Bostock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1805 and graduated in 1807. His name is not found in the Directory of Phila- delphia from 1809 to 1813, nor do any available sources furnish fur- ther information concerning him. George Glentworth. George Glentworth was born in Philadelphia, July 22, 1735. He studied medicine, and was graduated from the University of Edin- burgh in 1758. He became a surgeon in the British Army, and took part in some of the campaigns in the last French and Indian War. He then settled in his native city, and gained a high reputation and many patients. In 1 777 he was appointed a surgeon in the Continental Army, and rose to be the senior surgeon and was made director-gen- eral of hospitals for the Middle Division. After the war he resumed his practice. He died November 4, 1792. His son, Plunket F. Glent- worth, was also a physician, and lived at No. 144 Sassafras Street. Joseph Hopkinson. Joseph, a son of Judge Francis and Ann (Borden) Hopkinson, was born at Philadelphia, November 12, 1770. His father was a man of marked character, who filled a large space in the community, a law- yer, judge, patriot, wit, and poet. He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The son was well educated, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1786. He studied law, and practised in Easton, Pennsylvania, in 1791, but soon returned to Philadelphia, where he obtained a large and profitable practice. Among the famous cases in which he appeared was die libel suit of Dr. Benjamin Rush against William Corbett in 1799, when he was counsel for Dr. Ben- jamin Rush, and the impeachment of Judge Chase before the United States Senate in 1804, when he defended the judge. From 1817 to 1819 he was a member of Congress from Pennsylvania. In 1820 he removed to Bordentovvn, New Jersey, where he became the friend and legal adviser of Joseph Bonaparte, the former King of Spain. He ^\as a member of the New Jersey legislature for some years. He returned to Philadelphia in 1823. In 1828 he was appointed judge of : 346 ] JAMES ABERCROMBIE the United States Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania by President John Quincy Adams, a position he retained until his death. In 1837 he was a member of the Constitutional Convention of the state. He died January 15, 1842, in the seventy-second year of his age. He married Emil\-, a daughter of Governor Thomas Mifflin of Pennsyhania. Judge Hopkinson was a man of varied talentn and great abilit\-. His decisions were considered to be of \ery high value, and have seldom been re\ersed. He was from 1815 a member, and from 1831 to 1842 a vice-president, of the American Philosophical Society. He was president of the Fine Arts Society. From 1790 to 1791 he was secretary, and from 1806 to 1819, and again from 1822 to 1842, a member of the board of trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. Among his publications are: Address delivered before the Law Academy, Philadelphia, 1826 Eulogy in Commemoration of Hon. Bushrod Washington, 1830 Crabbe's Report of Cases in the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, chiefly before Judge Hop- kinson, 1836-46 His legal opinions were published in H. D. Gilpin's District Court Reports, 1828-35, 1837 Judge Hopkinson w ill be best known to the American people by his patriotic song, "Hail Columbia, Happy Land," written in 1798. James Deivar Simons. For sketch see Volume V, page 363. C 347 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Chapman ] Perth Amboy, January iz'h. 1810. Dear Sir, YESTERDAY I received your letter of the g^l! instant, and should have answered it sooner, had I not been prevented by the circumstance of the mail's coming here but every other day and tarrying only one hour which does not allow time for an answer till two days after, unless a person is present at the office immediately on the arrival of the post. — I have consid- ered the offer from Alexandria and as you will see by the in- closed letter have declined its acceptance. — My aversion to a removal to the Southard will, I believe, always prevent me from accepting any call from that quarter. — You will please to examine my answer to the Committee. If you find it in any respe6l improper or incorre61:, I wish you to return it to me with your remarks. Should you find it corre6l, you will oblige me by forwarding it. — Your continual attention to my wel- fare and advantage demands my most grateful acknowledge- ment. — Accept my thanks for your kindness in addinganother to the many favors which you have shown me. — I am endeavouring, as far as lies in my power, to bring the Church in this town, into a better condition. — The congre- gation is smaller than I had reason to expe6l, but they appear to be disposed to make exertions. — But unless the prospe6l is better in the course of a few months, I shall embrace the first favorable opportunity to change my residence. — At pres- ent I feel contented, with the hope that I am doing something for the cause of our Church; and on account of the advantages c 348 : JAMES CHAPMAN which I have for pursuing my studies. — I am, with respe6l, your obliged and humble servant, J: Chapman. Superscription: The Rev : D? John H. Hobart No : 46 Greenwich Street New York. ANNOTATION St. Peter's Church, Perth Amboy. Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, is twenty-five miles south of New York City. It was founded by the Quaker proprietaries of East New Jersey in 1684, and until the Revolution was the capital of that province. The name is derived from James, Earl of Perth, and Ambo, the local Indian name for point. It was hoped to make it the largest city in America. The earliest known regular services of the Church in this Quaker stronghold are supposed to have been held by the Rev. Eldward Perthuck or Portlock in 1698. The proprietors set apart one of the houses built at public cost for the use of the Churchmen of the town. This ■« as repaired and fitted up for a church by subscription. In it Mr. Perthuck officiated. A stone with the date 1685, taken from the previous church and embedded in the rear wall of the chancel of the present church, which was built in 1852, is said to be the corner-stone of the building first used as a church. Mr. Perthuck remained in charge for about two years. In October, 1 702, George Keith and John Talbot, the travelling mission- aries of the Venerable Propagation Society, visited Perth Amboy. They held services, went about among the people, and greatly en- couraged them. The old church was repaired and a new church was proposed, for which the timber and other material was collected in 1706. From 1704 to 1707 services Avere held occasionally by John Brook of Elizabeth Town. In 1709 his successor, Edward Vaughan, added Perth Amboy to his missionary circuit. In 1711 Thomas Holliday was the resident minister, and continued in office for two years. He, however, remained in the town, holding ser- vices at intervals in 1717 and 1718. In 1714 Mr. Vaughan removed to Perth Amboy, and officiated every fourth Sunday. A charter of incor- HOBART CORRESPONDENCE poration Avas granted July 30, 1718. William Eier and John Barclay were named in it as wardens ; Thomas Gordon, John Rudyard, Rob- ertKing, and John Stevens as vestrymen. Land for a church was given by George Willocks. With Thomas Gordon and John Barclay he also gave land which is now a valuable endowment for the parish. A stone church, forty-eight by thirty feet, \\'as commenced in 1719 and com- pleted in 1722, when it was solemnly dedicated to the service of Al- mighty God. In November of that year William Skinner became the missionary. He was a member of the famous McGregor Clan of Scot- land. He took part in the rising of 1715, and was wounded at the battle of Preston Pans. He fled to Holland under the name of a friend in Edin- burgh, and from there went to the West Indies. He then settled in Philadelphia, where he taught the classics. He came under the notice of John Talbot, the rector of Burlington, studied for the ministr}' under his direction, and was ordained in 1722. He remained there until his death in 1758, in his seventy-first year. In 1763 Robert McKean, a brother of Governor McKean of Pennsylvania, was appointed as mis- sionary. He was a skilful physician as well as a clergyman. He died October 17, 1767. In 1764, during his administration, the church was enlarged and a steeple with a plain spire was added. John Preston became the minister in 1769, serving also Woodbridge. Earl}' in the Revolution Mr. Preston A\'as appointed chaplain in the Twenty-sixth Royal Regiment, but officiated in the church as he had opportunity. In 1783 and 1784 John Beach of New Brunswick held some services. In 1784 John Hamilton Rowland, rector of St. Andrew's in Staten Island, became rector in connection with his other parish. He removed in 1788 to Shelborne, Nova Scotia, where he died February 26, 1795, in his forty-ninth year. Joseph Grove John Bend served for some months in 1787 and 1788. On July 9, 1788, George Hartwell Spierin Avas made deacon in St. Peter's Church. This was the first ordination ever held in New Jersey. He Mas succeeded by Henry Van Dyke. Richard Channing Moore officiated fortnightly in 1791, and in 1809 James Chapman commenced his ministry of thirty-three years. His successors have been H. J. Leacock, Horace L. E. Pratt, Alexander Jones, Albert R. Walker, James O. Drumm, Everard Pliny Miller, and James L. Lancaster, Mho became rector in 1894, and Mas in office in July, 1912. The American Church Almanac for 1912 records two hundred and ninety-seven communicants. C 350 ] EDMUND JENNINGS LEE [ From Edmund Jennings Lee ] AlexO 14. January 1 8 10 My Dear Sir ABOUT twelve days ago I wrote to you in reply to your L letter to me, and took the liberty at the request of the Vestry of the Church here, to enclose to you an open Letter to the Rev? Ml Chapman, inviting him to accept of our Church — with a request that you would forward the letter to him and also asked the favour of an answer from you — Not having been favoured with a reply from you or Ml Chapman, we are fearful my letter may not have been received by you. You will excuse my troubling you again ; and hope our anxi- ety to fill our Church with as little delay as possible, will be an excuse for my asking the further trouble of you, to inform me, as soon as possible whether you have received my letter with one for Mr Chapman, and whether you have had an op- portunity of communicating with him on the subje6l, whether he will accept our invitation & when we may expedl him — If Mr Chapman will not accept our invitation, can you recom- mend and induce such a minister as you believe will suit us, to come on & see us, any person j'oz^ would recommend would I have no doubt be accepted by the Vestry — I am Yours with great respe6t & regard — Edm: J. Lee No superscription. ANNOTATION James Chapman. For sketch see Volume V, page 340. [ 351 J DUDLEY ATKINS TYNG DUDLEY, a son of Dudley and Sarah (Kent) Atkins, was born in Ne\\buryport, Massachusetts, August 3, 1760. His father was a prosperous merchant in the town and a warden of St. Paul's Church. His grandfather belonged to a family in England which had been distinguished for many generations as lawyers and men of affairs. Li Westminster Abbey there is a monument to several members of the family. Among the names upon it is that of Sir Edward Atkyns, " Chief Baron of the Exchequer under King William and Speaker of the House of Lords in Several Parliaments," who died in 1709. The young Dudley received his preliminary education at the famous Dummer Academy at Byfield, near Newburyport. He entered Har- vard College in 1777, and took a high rank in his class. He graduated with honours in 1781. Like many other young men in Massachusetts, he went South, and became tutor in the Selden family of Stafford County, Virginia. He also studied lawwith Judge James Mercer, the father of General Mercer. It is said that while he made the law his profession, his early inclination and mature wish was to enter the holy ministry. The uncertainty of the times and the anomalous conditions of the Church in America, then without a Bishop, caused him to aban- don his plan with much regret. His reading, however, continued to be largely theological. Upon his return to Newbur3'port, about 1788, he completed his legal course with Judge Theophilus Parsons, A\ho was considered the best lawyer in the state, and was afterward chief justice of Massachusetts. Mr. Atkins commenced his practice in 1790, and was very success- ful. It was at this time that an incident occurred that altered his whole life. In his "Memoir of Judge Tyng," read before the Massachu- setts Historical Society, as quoted on page 22 of the "Life and Work of the Rev. Stephen Higginson, D.D.," Judge Lowell says: "As early as 1783, which was only two years after he left college, most unfortunately for his future success in life, Mr. Tyng received an intimation that he was to receive a fortune on the death of Mrs. Winslow. No event of his whole life could have been so averse, as the accidental circumstance of her fixing her preferences upon him. He was the announced heir of the great Tyng estates ; but no man ever passed so severe a novitiate for admission to a monkish order. C 352 ] DUDLEY ATKINS TYNG She clianged her ^\■ill as the "wind blew north or south, and finally bequeathed to hhii a large farm, giving away the principal means, and nearly all the means of supporting it." And on page 1 8 of the " Life " he says : ' ' Upon the death of James Tyng, the last male heir of the ancient Tjng family, one of the oldest in New England, the landed estates in the ancient town of Tyngs- borough descended to Mrs. Winslow, his only survi\ ing sister and heir. Mrs. Winslow resolved, as all the Tyng blood in that quarter was extinct, to settle the estate on her distinguished maternal family, the Dudleys. Unfortunately for Mr. Tyng, then Mr. Atkins, she fixed upon him. They were mutually descendants fromMrs. Rebecca Tyng, the wife of Governor Joseph Dudley, and thus stood in the relation of sixth cousins." The offer of the estate and the conditions upon which it m as to be held were accepted, and he legally became knoA\n as Dudley Atkins Tyng. Judge Lowell further says, on page 22 of the " Life : " " He took pos- session of his farm, of very indifferent soil generally ; and with scientific skill he tried its capacities, till he found ruin the inevitable conse- quence. His pride — and no man had a greater share of that honorable quality — induced him to persevere. With greater means of know- ledge than any other individual could possess, we have no hesitation in saying, that to these circumstances he owed the defeat of the fair- est prospects in his profession, and was reduced by them to shifts and expedients, in his future life, from which his sound talents and learning, his industry and vigor of mind, would have elevated and secured him." His son, Dr. Stephen H.Tyng, says of this period of his life : "My father's farming proved an unsuccessful experiment, and liis vast estate an expensive gift. Neither his education nor his taste was adapted to the life Mhich w as required of him. Yet his earnest deter- mination kept him up. Vast impro\ements in his neighborhood were de\ised b}' him in opening the canal around the falls below Tyngs- borough, which opened the free navigation of the river from the upper country, and prepared the site and the power for the large and ffour- ishing city of Lowell; both of which were the result of his mind and his exertions." After the elecdon of John Adams as President of the United States, C 353 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE in 1796, Mr. Tyng was appointed collector of customs at Newbury- port. He held the office for two or three years and then returned to his law practice. Judge Tyng, as he was called, was a vestryman and warden of St. Paul's Church, and a very intimate friend of the rector. Bishop Bass. Many stories survive of their interchange of wit, and of their fishing and shooting exhibitions. Judge Tyng had taken an active part in all the measures bearingupon the organization of the diocese and the election of Dr. Bass as Bishop. He had the respect, esteem, and affection of his fellow-Churchmen. It is traditional, and the authority for it cannot be impugned, that on the death of Bishop Bass in 1803, Theodore Dehon, then rector of Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island, waited upon Mr. Tyng in behalf of the clergy and laity of the diocese, requesting him to receive hol}^ orders that they might elect him a Bishop. After mature consid- eration, Mr. Tyng declined. This is the only instance of the kind in the American Church, and one of the very few in the Catholic Church from the beginning, the most notable being that of Ambrose to the Bishopric of Milan. In 1805 Judge Tyng removed to Boston, and in 1806 was made "Reporter of Decisions for the Supreme Judicial Court of Massa- chusetts." He filled the office with marked ability for sixteen years. The volumes of Reports issued by him are standard authorities. In his sixtieth year he retired to Newburyport, where he spent his re- maining days among his books, old friends, and associations. He died August 1, 1829, in the sixty-ninth year of his age. Mr. Tyng married Sarah, a daughter of the Hon. Stephen Higgin- son of Salem, in 1792. They had a numerous family. One son, Ste- phen Higginson Tyng, became the well-known rector of St. George's Church in the city of New York, and a leader of the Evangelical party. [ Dudley Atkins Tyng to William Harris ] Boston Jan. 23, 1 8 10. My Dear Sir I HAVE delayed so long writing to you, in hope that I should be able to communicate some intelligence of in- C 354 ] DUDLEY ATKINS TYNG terest respedling our Ecclesiastical affairs. Mr Sewall's going to your place prompts me to pass you a line, though it can furnish nothing of much importance. Our Subscription did not progress to the degree that was hoped. I am not able to state the amount aftually subscribed, but am encouraged to hope that the final result will furnish a total of more than 10,000 Dollars. This for Massachusetts may be a good beginning, and if the proposed Union of the four Northern States in one Diocese takes effe6l, perhaps it may be our full share. On the subje6l of this Union I hear favourable accounts froin New-Hampshire and Vermont. They will undoubtedly accede to it, but what aid is to be ex- pe6led from them , is yet very uncertain. Our friend Montague has much zeal in this business. He has already made one journey into Vermont, and proposes a second very soon. He may be acceptable and useful in that country, though some of us might relu6l a little at making him our representative, where the State of Society was more improved. Our Standing Committee have given the Constitutional No- tice for the election of a Bishop at the meeting of the Con- vention in May next, and have invited the churches of the other States to join in the Choice. A Diocesan Constitution ought to be formed at that time, but I fear the absence of Judge Sewall will be felt as to that subje6l. He will be then on the Eastern Circuit. We shall apply to our Legislature for the incorporation of a board of trustees, to manage the fund, and hope in time it may have ability to aid the Church in other methods than that which forms the obje6l more immediately in view. It will give me great pleasure to hear of you when Mr Sewall [ ^55 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE returns, by which I hope to learn if any aid is to be calculated upon from the source alluded to in our last conversations. With great esteem & respect Your faithful serv'. Dudley A. Tyng Superscription : Rev. William Harris, New York Fav"! by- Mr Sewall. ANNOTATIONS Samuel Sewall. Samuel, a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Quincy) Sewall, was born at Boston, Massachusetts, December 11, 1757. He graduated from Har\ard College in 1776. He studied law, and opened an office in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and soon had a lucrative practice. For several years he was elected a representative to the Great and Gen- eral Court. In 1797 he was chosen as representative to the United States Congress, and served until 1801. In that year hewas appointed a judge of the supreme court of Massachusetts, and was in office until 1813, when he was made chief justice. He died at Wiscasset, Maine, June 8, 1814. He was highly esteemed for his great legal knowledge and social qualities. William Montague. William Montague was a graduate of Dartmouth College in 1784. He was made deacon by the Rt. Rev. Dr. White, June 24, 1787. He became minister of Christ Church, Boston, in June, 1787, and resigned in May, 1792. He Mas then made rector of Christ Church, Dedham. He was a man of aggressive character, and had many visionary ideas and schemes. By agreement Avith the parish, he was in\'ested for fifteen years, from May 1, 1790, with all the Church estate, including the income from leased lands. He interested him- self in the recovery of the plots of land granted for Church purposes, in New Hampshire and Vermont. He put in motion some of the pro- C S56 ] DUDLEY ATKINS TYNG cesses by which a part of them were recovered. In the canxass for siib- scrij)tions for the support of the proposed confederation of dioceses, he spent much time and money. His conduct of the affairs of Christ Church seems to have been disastrous, for in 1815 itw as learned that one half of the one hundred and thirty-five acres of land which formed its endowment had been sold without authority. In 1815 he was pre- sented to Bishop Griswold for trial as being liable to censure for "scandalous, disorderly and immoral conduct." In 1818 he was de- posed from the holy ministry. He still lived in Dedham, and was soli- citous for the welfare of the town, until his death, July 22, 1833. He has the distinction of having published the first Church Almanac or Year Book. The Eastern Diocese. Judge Tyng, with many leading laymen of Massachusetts, know ing the weakness of the Church in four of the five New England States, devised a confederation of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New Hampshire, under the name of the Eastern Diocese. Each was already organized as a diocese. It is to the subscription for this purpose that the writer refers. William Harris. For sketch see Volume IV, page 288. C 357 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Jane Tongrelou Dayton ] Friday Eveng. My Dear Brother, MOST sincerely do I rejoice with you that my Dear Sister has got safely through her hour of trial I have been more anxious than I can describe for a few days past particu- larly as she has been so disappointed in her Nurse, had your letter reached me as it ought to have done last night Miss Herriman would have gone in this morning but notwithstand- ing I sent my letter to the office at 9 OClock the letter from you was not sent me till this morning and it was then too late for her to get ready conveniently to day and as my Sister was not then confined I thought it might probably be soon enough, however I flatter myself she will be taken care of to night and by to morrow noon the nurse will hand you this, I went to her this evens, immediately on the receipt of your letter and she will take the Mail in the morning which will be the first conveyance. Had I heard of my Sister's illness, without knowing theevent, I should have set ofi^ immediately myself, as she is now safe in bed it seems unnecessary for me to venture when the crossing is so bad particularly as I have a bad cold but I shall seize the first favorable moment to take a look at the little stranger who I already love for the sake of her name. Supposing my letter of last evening reached you to day, I concluded you would expeft me to send Miss Herriman over, otherwise I should have supposed you would have got one in the city She is highly recommended by her employer and I dare say will give satisfaftion, but she is a Presbyterian. I shall feel anxious till I know she has got safe to you and at the same time to know how it is with the nursery but I have C 358 ;] JANE TONGRELOU DAYTON the fullest confidence in M'^\ Mackie whose goodness we have all experienced. You cannot tell my Sister how happy I feel but I hope to do it in person in a few days. Yours most sincerely J. T. Dayton. Superscription : Rev'.' Doctor Hobart N? 469 Greenwich Street New York Miss Herriman. Endorsement : Mrs W" Dayton. 1810.* ANNOTATIONS Miss Herriman. Miss Herriman was evidently a nurse living at Elizabeth Town. Elizabeth Catherine Hobart. This letter refers to the birth of Elizabeth Catherine Hobart, who was born January 26, 1810. She married George Emlen Hare, June 22, 1830, and died February 15, 1892. For her descendants see Vol- ume I, pages cci to cciv. Elizabeth Mackie. For notice see Volume III, page 167. * It is hard to fix the exafl date of this letter. The date given for the birth of Elizabeth Cath- erine Hobart is Friday, January 26, 18 10 (see VoUime I, page cci), which agrees with the entries in the Records of Trinity Church, New York. Mrs. Dayton says, sheouglu to have got the letter on Thursday. If the child was born on Friday, January 26, that Thurvday could not have been January 25. Either the date of the letter is Friday, February 2, or the date of the birth is inac- curately given in the Records, or, very possibly, Mrs. Dayton wrote Friday, instead of Saturday, the 27th. Ed. C 359 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Amos Glover BALDWI^ ] Utica Feb. 5"''. 18 10. Rev. & Dear Sir, I AM aware that your avocations are many, and that your relative situation involves many cares, and I do not feel in the least disposed to add to their number. But knowing that you ardently desire the prosperity of the Church, and always cheerfully do what you can, which is indeed a great deal, to promote her interest, I venture to trouble you by communi- cating to you the State of the Church in my neighbourhood. It does not appear to me that the importance of sending Clergymen into the western parts of this state is duly con- templated. Utica is the most central spot in the State of New York. To the North and West it is almost every where settled and in many places is thickly inhabited, and yet there is but one Episcopal Clergyman beyond me. Were we Boanerges our voices would be lost in the vast multitude of voices from other tongues. As we are, I mean as I am, the very least among my brethren, I am constrained to pray them, " Come over and help us." A few Episcopal famihesare to be foimd in almost every place, and churches might be gathered in many. But knowing, as I do, that the Episcopal Clergy are not nu- merous, and that the resources of the Church are small, it is not my obje6l in this letter to show the expediency of sending Clergymen into the western and northern part of the State. I wish to get a Clergyman to settle at Fairfield and the Little Falls which places are but seven miles distant from each other and about twenty from Utica. I think this to be an obje61 wor- thy the attention of the friends of the Church, and that the sit- uation is inviting to a young man. The Academy in Fairfield is, it is said, the most flourishing of any academy in the state. C 360 ] AMOS GLOVER BALDWIN A large three story stone building was ere61:ed the last season ; and besides the principal and his usher, there are a professor of Chymestry and a professor of Anatomy, who have thirty scholars. A considerable part of these young men usually at- tend Church, and someof them I am told have become attached to it, and I think we should, if we can, plant Churches around all seminaries of learning. One great cause of the paucity of our Clergymen is almost all the colleges and academies in this country are under the direftion of others. At the Little Falls, which is a small village, there is no Clergyman of any de- nomination. There are a few Episcopal families, and the prin- cipal persons say they will support any regular clergyman and are very desirous to settle one. Mr. W'" Alexander, merchant in this place, offers to take a young man a clergyman into his house and make him as one of his family, if he will teach his two sons, who are seven and nine years of age, and a third one now threeyears old when he becomes capable of being taught. He has the Encyclopedia Britannica and few other books which a Clergyman may have the use of. Mr. A. told me a Clergyman might calculate on 250 Dollars for his labours half of the time, and that the people make prompt payment. This with his board &c, from Mr. A. on the terms I men- tioned, and about one hundred Dollars which he might expe6l from Fairfield would give a single man a living. His situation in Mr A's family would, I think, be pleasant. I have preached several le61:ures in this place and think that with proper atten- tion a flourishing church might be gathered here. A large building was ere6led, a few years ago in this place and en- closed which is now going to decay. This would be finished were a regular Church established, as persons have offered to finish it, provided they might sell the pews. The prospe6ts of gathering a flourishing Church here by proper exertions, C 361 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE and the utility of watering the one already organized in Fair- field are so great that I feel very desirous that a Clergyman be settled in these places. I am prepared to give up my charge at Fairfield. I go to Vernon fifteen miles from Utica oncea fort- night and preach evening Le6lures, and occasionally preach on Sunday, where there are some prospe6ls by the blessing of God, to gather a Church. Or, should a Clergyman be es- tablished at the places I mentioned and a chh. should not be gather at Vernon, I would go to Manlius. The Bp. was di- re6ted to send a missionary to the last mentioned place and thereabouts. Perhaps it may be thought best, if but one person can be found who will come to the northward, that he be fixed at the above places. In that case an arrangement could be made between him and me, so that I could visit Manlius a few times in the course of the year. Will you, my dear Sir, think of the State of the Church in this quarter. I believe there are two or three young Clergymen in N. Y. or its vicinity, perhaps some of these would like to come to this part of the Diocess. Will you let me know whether there be any pros- pers of my succeeding in my views early next summer. If there be not I think I shall write to some of my acquaintance in Con. May be I can get a young man to come from there, your ob^ hbl Ser^ Amos G. Baldwin. N. B. I inclose sixteen dollars due for the C. M. for 1 809. and will continue to take the same number, and wish they would be sent regularly. A. G. B. Please to present my kind regards to the Bishop and the brethren. Superscription : Rev. John H. Hobart New York. C 362 ] AMOS GLOVER BALDWIN ANNOTATIONS Trinity Church, Utica. For notice see Volume II, page 484. Trinity Church, Fairfield. For notice see Volume V, page 238. Emmanuel Church, Little Falls. For notice see Volume V, page 239. Fairjield Academy. For notice see Volume V, page 240. William Alexander. William Alexander was born in Schenectadv. He came to Little Falls with Mr. Porteous before 1800, and engaged in business with him as a general merchant. Mr. Alexander was public spirited, ener- getic, and intelligent, and did much to make the town attractive and encourage people to settle in it. He was respected and liked. His death occurred Januarys, 1813, of a fever which was epidemic in the county, during the prevalence of which many of the best men and women died. Vernon. This town, taken from Westmoreland and Augusta February 17, 1802, is on the western border of Oneida County, New York, south of the centre. It formed a part of the domain of the Oneida Indians, whose principal town was called Kan-on-wall-a-hu-le, and was purchased by the state in 1795 with a reservation for the Oneidas. Two patents were laid out within it, one two miles square, to Abraham Van Eps, to re- imburse him for ad\'ances made to the Indians, and the other to John Sergeant, missionar}- to the Stoekbridge Indians. The remainder of the tract was sold at public auction in 1797. Oneida Castle, the reservation for the Indians, is on the western line of the town. The first actual white settler wasJosiah Bushnell of Tvringham, Berkshire Countv, in 1794. Among the other earlv setders were Abraham Van Eps, Richard Hub- HOBART CORRESPONDENCE bell, Gad Warner, Benjamin Pierson, Elihu Root, Gideon Skinner, Samuel Shedd, Thomas Gratton, William Deland, James Griffin, Ebenezer Webster, AmosBrockway,MosesUpham, and Aaron Davis. A large number ofthe pioneers came from Connecticut, principally from Litchfield County. The earliest Church organization was in 1801, at Vernon Centre, and was Congregational in its doctrine and polity. It was under the care of Mr. Bogue for a short time. It had no settled minister, only "stated supplies," until 1811, when Calvin Bushnell became pastor. A Presbyterian Church was organized at Vernon vil- lage in June, 1805, and a Baptist Church in 1807. The work among the Indians was under the care of that zealous Congregational mis- sionary, Samuel Kirkland, founder of Hamilton College, until his death in 1808. There appears to have been no organization of Churchmen in the town. There is no record of any services held by missionaries of the Church previous to those of Mr. Baldwin. The work of the Church among the Oneida Indians will be detailed in its proper place. There is no parish of the Church in Vernon. Mmilius. For notice see Volume III, page 300. [ 364 : EDMUND JENNINGS LEE [ From Edmund Jennings Lee ] Alexandria 17'.'' February 1810. Dear Sir, I AM sorry to be again troublesome to you upon the subject of ourchurch. It appears as if thefates had conspired against the success to the south of the Episcopal church. The Vestry had flattered themselves and had assured the congregation, that through your kindly exertions they had procured a min- ister, from whose services we hoped much good. To our extreme regret and indiscribable mortification we are disappointed in him. For your satisfa6lion I send you true copies of two letters, which we have from him. My own feelings on this subjeft, I will forbear expressing. Permit me, to request the favour of you to mention any other minister who in your opinion will suit us. You can assure him, that our congregation is in every respe6l, highly respe^able. From the information which we have received from Balti- more, concerning this extraordinary condu6l of Mr Sayre, we have reason to believe that Dr Bend, has been instrumental in keeping him from us. This I shall be sorry to find confirmed, but the truth, I will ascertain. If Dr Bend, has been concerned in any measure to detain Mi; Sayre in Baltimore, he has not a6led as becomes him, because he tendered his services to us and it was thro' his recommendation, that we heard of Mr Chapman. I lament this conduit of Mr Sayre, on account of religion & our church in general. Accept my thanks for your ready attention to my several letters, & believe me to be with Sincere regard Yours &c Edm: J. Lee [ 565 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE {Copy. 1st Letter) Havre de Grace, Maryland S'.'' FebX 1810 Dear Sirs OWING to a great indisposition occasioned by riding too fast, it will be impossible for me to get to Alexandria so as to officiate on Sunday ii. Int. according to oigagement. It will be my endeavour however to be there some time in the week, so as to perform divine service on Sunday following. Yours respe6f fully [Signed) Gilbert. H. Sayres To G. Deneall or W'^ Herbert or J? Keith Alex^ (Copy. 2i Letter) Baltimore FebT 15. 1 8 10. Gentlemen MY health as I informed you from Havre de Grace pre- vented me from being with you on Sunday last, since I came into this city, some circumstances have arisen that have some what changed my views of which it is now my inten- tion to give you a prompt & candid statement. I preached last Sunday for the ReV? M f Beasley one of the associate ministers of S*. Paul's parish, I was so fortunate as to give some satis- fa6f ion by my discourse to that congregation & this has led to my receiving an invitation from another, Episcopal congrega- tion here, who have no minister, to remain sometime & preach among them, with a view to obtain a settlement. From an examination into all the circumstances of the case, I am inclined to think that a settlement in this place would open before me a much more extensive field of usefulness in the church of Christ than that presented in your city. I feel [ 366 : EDMUND JENNINGS LEE it therefore somewhat of a duty to remain here in compHance with the request of the gentlemen before alluded to. As I am under no engagement with you is a step for which I trust I shall receive your Indulgence as under these circumstances to pay you a visit would be somewhat useless. I regret the disappoint- ment to which I subje6l you & sincerely hope that it may prove of no discouragement to your church. I have to thank you for your politeness & attention. Hoping that you may be able to obtain a minister who will be more efficient & more faithful than it would have been my power to become. I remain gentlemen, very respe6l Yours [Signed] G. H. Sayre. Messrs G. Deneall WiJ^ Herbert or Ja! Keith Esq j Alex^ To this letter the committee on the part of the vestry re- turned the following answer. Alexandria 17'.'' Feb>; 1810. D.^ Sir WE received your favour of the 1 5^}" Int. and it is with jnuch regret we observe the contents. Your own advancement & views in point of usefulness in the church tniist rest with yourself. Certain it is that Alex- andria may be said to be situate nearly on the southern ex- tremity of the Episcopalian religion, and unless we can obtain a minister of talents attached to the church, we must submit to our fate, however we shall with assistance make some efforts towards its perpetuation. You will readily conceive our extreme tnortipcation , after giv- C 367 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ing notice of two several appointments that we should not have been favoured with your presence even for one day. Wishing you every good, We are with respedl Your oW serf {^Signed) Geo. Deneall ^ James Keith [ W"^ Herbert. J ANNOTATIONS Gilbert Hunt Sayres. See sketch which precedes his letter of December 24, 1810. Joseph Grove John Bend. For sketch see Volume IV, page 375. James Chapman. For sketch see Volume V, page 343. George DenealL William Herbert. James Keith. Information respecting these three gentlemen was received too late for incorporation in this volume. It will be given in connection with the letter from Edmund Jennings Lee of December 27, 1813. Frederic Beasley. For sketch see Volume III, page 325. [ 368 ] RUFUS KING [ From Rufus King ] DEAR Sir ENCLOSED I send you the Report which has been drawn up by D"". Mason, as he did not attend the meeting of this evening, and you were also absent, nothing more was done than to read over the Report: the Resolves, which will embrace the matter of the Report, will be drawn up by D' . Mason ; to enable him to do which, I have to request that you will send him the report on monday morning. It is proposed that the Committee should meet at my house on Tuesday morning at 1 1 . OCk very faithfully Yr. ob. Ser. Rufus King Robinson Street Saturday Ev6. Feb. 24. 18 10. Rev? Dr. Hob art No superscription. ANNOTATION John Mitchell Mason. For mention see Volume V, page 230, and for notice see page 107. C S69 ^ HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Frederic Beasley ] Baltimore Feby 27!'' 1810 My Dear Hobart YOU will change youropinion of the condu6l of Mr Sayres probably when you are made acquainted with all the cir- cumstances of the case. The affair made the same impression on my mind as on your's when first presented to it. My advice to him was to go on by all means first to Alexandria & fulfill his engagements with them before he preached at all to the people of this congregation, & if they should persist on his re- turn in wishing him to preach to them, I saw no impropriety in his yielding to their wish. I told him moreover that should both the calls be presented to him on his return to N. Y: he might at his leisure determine wh to accept. He then told me that since he had arrived in Baltimore he had received such ac- counts from Alexand: as wd prevent him from ever thinking of settling there whatever might be the result of the nego- tiation in this place. I saw immediately the delicacy of his sit- uation, that it would be very difficult if not impossible to pre- vent the people of Alex : from ascribing his condu6t towards them to improper motives. However, in as much as he had de- termined not to remain permanently among them & told me very decidedly that he was under no kind of obligation to do so, it appeared to me that it would only have subjefted them to needless expence & in fa6l been trifling with them to go on. I, therefore, relu6lantly acquiesced in the plan wh he ulti- mately followed & assisted him in drawing up that letter wh he sent to them from this place. I thought it best that he should candidly inform them of the true state of things. I am sorry that the church of Alex: is disappointed, but I hope that the great Head of the Ch: in the usual tenor of his proceedings, C 370 ;] FREDERIC BEASLEY out of this partial evil will finally educe considerable good. It is of importance, of great importance to our ch: in this place that this congregation should obtain a Minister of sound principles & regular habits. A man of a difierent cast by unit- ing with our Apostle of irregularity, might give us very seri- ous uneasiness. Our ch: is indeed in a most wretched condition here, & however your feelings may have been wounded. My Dear H : ( as I was sure they w^' be in this affair) yet you must rejoice with me that the matter has taken a turn so favorable to the interests of our holy mother ch. M' Sayres, if I am not disappointed very much in him, will strengthen the hands of the friends of order, & this is what the situation of our ch: most imperiously demands. The vestry of this congregation met last evening & resolved unanimously to present the call to M'^ Sayres. They will offer him a permanent situation in the ch: They pledge themselves to give him liooo for the first year & to raise his salary afterwards accordingly as the growth of the congregation under his hands shall admit. As many as 30 families who I believe have no pews in any ch: have resolved to take them in his if he accepts the call. It appears therefore to me that considering the great interests of the ch: of Ch: it is the duty of M'. Sayres to accept this call. I do not think that it can when properly considered be ascribed to any unworthy motive. His avarice, if he has any; could not here influence him, because they offer him for the present no better support than he could have obtained in Alex: & it is still to be determined whether it will ever be better. I expe6l, therefore, from all my brethren in N York that they will not endeavour to prevent M!' Sayres from settling in this City. I congratulate you. My Dear H: on the birth of another daughter. We cannot have too many of a good breed. Would c 371 n HOBART CORRESPONDENCE it be too soon to speak in favor of myself for the next event of a like nature? If you have no better friend to serve, if it be a son what objection would you have to giving him my name. I promise if you wish it to return the favor by prefixing your's to that of my next boy. My family is as yet as you saw it last, but in sailor's phrase wh I may almost use in this case without a figure I begin to be in expedlation of breakers. Send me on your Magazine with those transmitted here. I have written to Mercer, reC* answer & now expe6t every day to see him. Write to me frequently. I shall more fully to you before long. M'.* B: joins in most affectionate Remembrance to M":* H: yourself & yr family & believe ever yr affe6l : friend Frederic Beasley Superscription : Rev"? D? John H. Hobart New- York N" 46 Greenwich St. ANNOTATIONS Gilbert Hunt Say res. See sketch which precedes his letter of December 24, 1810. George Dashiell. By "Apostle of irregularity," Mr. Beasley evidently refers to George Dashiell, for notice of whom see Volume III, page 467. Elizabeth Catherine Hobart. For notice see page 359. The Churchman' s Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. [ 372 '2 FREDERIC BEASLEY Charles Fentnn Mercer. For sketch see Volume III, page 94, Maria Beasley. For notice see page 288. I 373 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Abercrombie ] Philad March 19 18 10 Dr & Rev Sir I AM requested by one of the gentl" of our vestry, to make some inquiries of you, about M"^ Tho^ Atwell, who is a can- didate for the clerkship of St Peter's Church — He says, he has officiated as clerk in St Pauls, St Stephen's, Christ Church, & St John's & is recommended by Wm Price & Sam' Read of your city — Will you be so good, my d' Sir, as to give us some information about him,& that speedily? I have long been endeavouring in vain to obtain the No's of the Churchman's Magazine from its commencement in New England to the time you undertook it — Can you procure them for me? My most respe6lful & afFe6l Comp'" await Mrs Hobart. — "With unfeigned respeft & esteem I am D' Sir Yr Friend & Brother Jas Abercrombie. Superscription : The Rev. John H. Hobart D.D. Assistant Minister of Trinity Church. New York ANNOTATIONS Thomas Atzvell. The name of this gentleman does not appear in the New York City Directory from 1808 to 1811, nor is it found in the printed list of those who served as clerks in Trinit}- Parish. Mr. Atwell is not men- tioned in the "History of St. Stephen's Church " by Mr. Perkins, or in Dr. Dix's "History of Trinity Parish." C 374 ] JAMES ABERCROMBIE JVilliam Price. In the New York City Directory for 1810 there are the following names: "Price, William, Merchant, 248 Pearl Street. "Price, William, Mason, Thompson Street." In the Burial Records of Cypress Hills Cemetery, with the names of those removed from the church-yard of St. Stephen's Church, Broom and Chrystie Streets, is the name of William Price. Samuel Read. In the New York City Directory for 1 8 10 there are the following names : "Reed, Samuel, Sawyer, Rivington Street. "Reed, Samuel, 32 Barclay Street." The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42 . [ 375 ;] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [From Frederic Beasley] Baltimore March 2 2"'' 1810 My Dear Hobart WE have as yet heard nothing from Mr Sayres but that he has written to the vestry of Trinity church that he has determined upon nothing, he has neither resolved to come nor to decline coming. The impression made upon the people here I am afraid, will not be in his favor if he hesitates much longer. I have no idea myself that he does not finally intend to accept the invitation. After having alledged to the vestry of Alexandria, as an excuse for not visiting their church that he had remained here with a view to obtain a settlement & after having given to the people here every possible reason to believe that a call from them would be acceptable to him, I cannot bring myself to believe that his intention is to dis- appoint both these churches. It is, however, said very confi- dently to be reported by a gentleman in this City who has seen him since his return to New- York that he does not in- tend to come. I do not give any credit to this report. Never- theless I wish to know with certainty what are the views of Ml^ Sayres. It is, as I before observed to you of considerable importance to the epis: ch: in this state that he should come. You know that the disorderly Clergy of this state are far too numerous already, & every sound divine, of course, who is added to our numbers diminishes their influence & their prospers of ultimate success in those projects wh I am sure they cherish & wh I am equally sure go to the destru6tion of our church. I informed you that it was my opinion that M!^ Sayres had better have gone on to Alex: & fulfilled his engagements there before he made any attempt at obtain- ing another settlement. Nothing inclined me to relinquish this [ 376 ] FREDERIC BEASLEY plan & consent to his remaining here as he did, but his posi- tively assuring me that lie was under no obligation to go there & that moreover from some things he had heard since he came here, he had determined not to settle in that City. Under these impressions I thought it was as well that he should pro- ceed no further as it would only be trifling with that vestry to go on with such views. If however, M!^ Sayres refuses the call to this place he may be assured that he will subje6l him- self to very severe censures. I trust you will exhert your in- fluence with him to induce him to come. Depend upon it the interests of the epis : ch : in this City & state would be very much furthered by it. Between a hot & blind & stupid fanati- cism on the one hand, & a cold & formal & lifeless Christian- ity on the other, we are bad enough off I assure you. God grant! that some circumstances may give birth to an improve- ment in the condition of our holy Mother ch: ReV^ M"^ Moscrop commissions me to give in his name also as a subscriber to the ch's Magazine. M'' B: joins in aft"e6lionate remembrance to your family. Re- member me to my friends of the Clergy & believe me ever Yrs sincerely Frederic Beasley Write to me immediately & let me hear from Sayres. Urge him to send on an immediate answer to the vestry as delay wh under other circumstances might be admissible, is, in his case, injurious. Superscription : Rev" D" John H : Hobart New York N" 46 Greenwich St: C 377 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS Gilbert Himt Sayres. See sketch which precedes his letter of December 24, 1810. Henry Moscrop. Henry Moscrop \vas born probabl}' in Virginia. He was made dea- con by Bishop Seabury in Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island, August 27, 1786. The Bishop made this entry in his "Registry of Ordinations by the Bishop of Connecticut," on page 5: "Recom- mended by the Rev"! John Bracken, Visitor, and the Rev. Samuel Shield, R. Y. H. P., of the Presbytery of York, &c. Virginia; and by the Hon'l. Rich'd Henry Lee." The Diocese of Virginia, at the Convention held at Richmond from May 24 to May 31, 1786, had di\ided the diocese into twenty-four districts. The tA\ enty-third dis- trict contained the counties of Elizabeth City, Warwick, and York. Dr. John Bracken, rector of Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia, was appointed the visitor. Dr. Bracken was one of the most noted clergymen in Virginia, and at this same Convention received ten votes at the election for a Bishop. The initials R. Y. H. P. after Mr. Shield's name mean rector of York Hampton Parish. On Au- gust 30 of the same year Mr. Moscrop was ordained priest by the same Bishop and "licensed for Virginia." It is probable that he offici- ated in that diocese. He spent much of his time at Newport, and from thence he went to Maryland in 1792. He was made rector of Queen Anne Parish, Prince George County, where he remained until 1794, when he was elected rector of All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel County. For some months in 1797 he officiated in Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island. From 1810 to 1813 his home was in Balti- more, probably without any parochial charge. In 1813 he removed to the city of New York, where he remained until his death, about 1817. On October 5, 1821, his w idow, Elizabeth Moscrop, married Charles Seabury, a son of the Bishop. A daughter married Bishop Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk. Maria Beasley. For notice see page 288. C 378 : EDMUND JENNINGS LEE [ From Edmund Jennings Lee ] Alexandria 26'.'' March 1810. My dear Sir, YOUR two last letters dated on the 2'? and 22'.' inst. I have duly received. It gives me much pleasure to be able in expressing to you my own acknowledgements for your anxious and friendly attention to our church, & also to express the sentiments of our Vestry ; By that body I am requested to return you their sincere thanks for your attentions to their interest. Previous to your last letter, we had been visited by the Rev"^. Mr Barklay, who we have indu6led. I flatter myself that he will prove to be what the recommendations we received of him, state him to be. He is about 45 years of age with a small family, tho' not eloquent in his manner of speaking. He is cer- tainly very eloquent in his stile, which is pure and classical, his sermons are pious & his manner devout. He seems to be all meekness. I hope Mr Sayre may be fixed permanently I have reason to tliink that he will be disappointed in Baltimore. In a pecu- niary point of view I am sure he will. In consequence of the letters from you and M' Lyel, the congregation were so pleased with the prospe6l of having him that they would have given him more than was stated in the letter of our commit- tee to him. I know not what difficulties he could have to encounter here. If he anticipated any from Gibson, he was under a mistake, M' Gibson has a church of his own and has not eflTefted our Church in the least, we do not interfere with each other; tho' I do not visit M'' Gibson's Church, yet, I find no ill will has been created between the members of the two Churches. The C 379 H HOBART CORRESPONDENCE real orthodox episcopalians remain in the Church which M"" Gibson has left, and are now attending it with M"^ Barklay as the pastor. I hope D'' Bend may be innocent of the charge we have ag' him. Tho' he did not urge M"^ Sayre, to stay in Baltimore he might perhaps have prevented it, he might have prevented the invitation being given to him or he might have stated to M"^ Sayre who is a young man, the propriety of visiting us according to his promise & our just reputation. I hope some luckey accident may put it in my power as well as in that of the members of our Church of shewing to you in person, the grateful remembrance I & they will bear of your attention to us. I am my Dear Sir With sincere regard your friend Edm. J. Lee. ANNOTATIONS Francis Barclay. In 1801 Francis Barclay came from the West Indies in holy orders, and became principal of an academy in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a native of England. In 1802 he was president of the academy at Easton, and in 1805 also officiated in St. Paul's, Queen Anne County. In 1806 he removed to Anne Arundel County, and was rector of All Hallows Parish. In 1808 he was rector of William and Mary Parish. In 1810 he was elected rector of Christ Church, Alexandria. Bishop Meade, in his "Old Churches and Families of Virginia," says on page 261 : "In the following 3'ear, 1810, the Rev. Mr. Barclay, who came to this country from the West Indies, was chosen. Bishop Clag- gett of Maryland certified to his character for the last six years, dur- ing which he had been ministering in Maryland ; but in April of 1 8 1 1 a wife, whom he had deserted, followed him from the West Indies, C 380 -} EDMUND JENNINGS LEE and he resigned his charge in Alexandria and has been heard of no more since." Mr. Meade was his successor in October, 1811. Gilbert Hunt Say res. See sketch which precedes his letter of December 24, 1810. Thomas Lyell. For sketch see page 15. William Lezvis Gibson. For notice see page 60. Joseph Grove John Bend. For sketch see Volume IV, page 375. C 381 ;] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From John H. Jacocks ] New Haven. March 30"'. 1810. Revn". D"^ Hobart D^SiR, ENCLOSED are two dollars, which I will thank you to hand to the Revn*:! Ml Chapman, in payment for some books he purchased for me. Calvinism is on the wane in this City. Episcopalianism rises as the other descends. There have been as yet no serious additions but good hopes are enter- tained that our Church will receive them 'ere long. The gen- eral impression is greatly in our favor. Stuart's departure operates kindly. Conferences are thin & stale, histead of big- oted zeal on the part of the Se6laries,a charitable disposition is pretty generally shewn to the Church. Our Assistant Cler- gyman Mr Whedon is quite popular even with other denom- inations. My family having been extremely sick for five months, the Committee of publication for the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge, have done nothing as to publications. I wished very much to visit y'' City with a view of procuring some pieces suitable to our purpose. "Will you be good enough to give me information by letter to M' Parrott, who hands this, what would be expedient for us to publish .'' Are there any new works from England come to hand.'' Perhaps selec- tions from them might be made useful. Mr Miller's last letters have received no attention, I believe, from any person, except myself. He is certainly very con- fident, acrimonious & a repeater of stale allegations. It is a braggadocio's performance, filled with contempt ridicule & malevolence towards his opponents. I trust, however, there is ability, in either of them, sufficient to refute this great cham- [ .S82 J JOHN H. JACOCKS pion for purity. Under the mark of excessive moderation & civility, he writes with the extreme of bitterness & incivility. Y'' with great respeft John H. Jacocks Superscription : Revn". Dr. Hobart New York. M' Parrott z dolls ANNOTATIONS James Chapmaji. For sketch see Volume V, page 343. Moses Stuart. Moses Stuart was born at Wilton, Connecticut, March 26, 1780. He graduated from Yale in 1799, after which he studied law and became a tutor at Yale in 1802. After two 3'ears' practice he commenced the study of theology, and was pastor of the First Church, New Haven, Connecticut. In 1810 he was elected professor of sacred literature at Andover Theological Seminar}'. He was one of the best Hebrew scholars of his dav, and one of the earliest Biblical critics. He died at Andover, January 4, 1852. Among his many works the following may be cited : Grammar of the Hebrew Language without Points, 1813 A Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans, 1832 Grammar of the New Testament Dialect, 1834 Critical History and Defence of the Old Testament Canon, 1845 Salmon Wheaton. Salmon, a son of Orange Wheaton, w'as born in Washington, Con- necticut, February 11,1782. He was well fitted for college, and grad- uated from Yale College in 1805. He studied theology w ith Bishop Jarvis, living in his family for more than a year from January, 1806. He was made deacon by that Bishop, Septemljer 1 , 1 807, in St. John's Church, Bridgeport. He took charge of St. John's Church, Stamford, for a year, and was able to restore it to peace and tranquillity. He was c 383 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ordained priest in St. Paul's Church, Norwalk, by Bishop Jar^'is, September 4, 1808. He then became assistant minister in Trinity Church, New Haven, under Dr. Bela Hubbard. In the fall of 1810 he was warmly recommended to Trinity Church, Newport, then vacant by the resignation of Dr. Dehon, afterward Bishop of South Carolina. He entered upon his duties as rector in September of that year. His incumbency was a time of quiet growth and improvement. He secured an endowment of ten thousand dollars, established the first Sunday School in Newport, and \\as thoroughly liked and respected. He was for twenty years president of the standing committee of the diocese, and a deputy to the General Convention. In 1840 he resigned and removed to Johnstown, New York, where he accepted the rectorship of St. John's Church, founded by Sir William Johnson, the well- known Indian Commissioner, in colonial times. Se\ere illness caused him to resign at Easter, 1843. He lived for nineteen months more, subject to intense pain and suffering, and died August 24, 1844. Mr. Wheaton marriedAnn, asister of Bishop Dehon, September 28, 1812. One daughter married Dr. David King of Newport, Rhode Island. After the death of Mrs. Dehon a tablet was placed on the wall of Trinity Church, Newport, A\'ith this inscription: TO THE MEMORY OF SALMON WHEATON, D.D. AN EMINENT CHRISTIAN, FOR THIRTY YEARS THE FAITHFUL RECTOR OF THE CHURCH WHO DIED DECEMBER 24TH, I 844 AGED 62 YEARS ALSO TO ANN DEHON, HIS WIFE, WHO DIED DECEMBER 8tH, 1855. AGED 73 YEARS. THEIR MORTAL REMAINS REST IN A TOMB UNDER ST. Paul's church, boston. BEHOLD THE SPIRITS OF THE JUST, WHOSE FAITH IS CHANGED TO SIGHT. John Frtvicis Parrott. John Francis Parrott was born in Greenland, New Hampshire, in 1 768. C 384 J JOHN H. JACOCKS He became interested in public affairs, was a member of the state legislature in 1811, Representative in Congress from 1817 to 1819, and United States Senator from 1819 to 1825. He was made post- master of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, by President Adams, in 1826. He died at Greenland, New Hampshire, July 9, 1826. His son, Rob- ert Parker Parrott, is well known as the inventor of the Parrott gun. The Society for the Promotmi of Christian Knowledge. For notice see page 154. Samuel Miller. For notice see Volume V, page 394. [ 38.^ ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Joseph Prentice ] Athens April 3'.'' 1810 Rev & Dear Sir, I Embrace the of opportunity offered by the Rev. M'. Hub- bard of returning the volume of Sermons which you had the goodness to send me ; & to which I am indebted for many ingenuous remarks, & much useful information on the Arti- cles of our Ch. I should have returned it sooner, but no safe conveyance had hitherto offered. Be pleased to accept my acknowledgement of this favor by which I have been much profited. I trust the peculiar disadvantages of my situation, will apolo- gize for calling your attention for a moment to an expression in our Baptismal service, the precise meaning of which, it is doubtful whether I corre6lly understand ; at any rate it is one of the obje6lions against which, as stated by dissenters, I have never been able satisfa6lorily to remove. The expression to which allude is contained in the prayer used immediately after the Baptism of infants; in these words. — "We yield Thee hearty thanks Most merciful Father, that it hath pleased Thee to regenerate this infant by thy holy spirit," — As I understand our Church generally to teach that regeneration by Baptism, & renovation by the spirit, are dis- tin6l,& as the above expression seems to suppose a spiritual agency in the Regeneration of Baptism ; I am at a loss whether our Church would herein teach, that the infant has expe- rienced an operation of the spirit on its internal powers, or only an external change of state: which is considered spiritual merely from its being wrought by virtue of that spiritual authority, with which the duly authorized Ministers of Christ are invested: — C 386 n JOSEPH PRENTICE It being important that we should be able to explain clearly, & on scriptural grounds every thing advanced in the offices of the O] , ( especially when we perform those services, as many of the country Clergy are obliged to, in the presence of dissenters) it would be very serviceable to me to receive distin6l ideas as to the passage above refered to. I have tho'. that a few remarks on it would be very acceptable to many readers of your Magazine. If you should not think so, you will much oblige by communicating your tho'^ by letter. With my best wishes for the health & happiness of yourself & family I am Dear Sir your Friend & Brother inC Joseph Prentice. Superscription : The Rev. D» Hobart N York By the Rev M'. Hubbard ANNOTATIONS Reuben Hubbard. Reuben Hubbard was made deacon by Bishop Moore, December 22, 1810. He served as rector of Christ Church, Duanesburgh, and as missionary in northern New York, with great fidelity and success. He died February 10, 1859. Baptismal Regeneration. As far as an examination of the unsigned articles in "The Church- man's Magazine" shows, the paper which Mr. Prentice requested from Mr. Hobart was never written. There are, however, particularly in the years from 1804 to 1807, many statements in articles on other subjects bearing upon baptismal regeneration. C 387 J ABRAHAM BRONSON ABRAHAM Bronson was born at Waterbury, Connecticut, April X\. 11,1778. He was educated at the Episcopal Academy, Cheshire, Connecticut. He was made deacon by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Jarvis in St. Peter's Church, Cheshire, on Christmas Day, 1799. He became an assistant instructor in the Episcopal Academy, and served in various parishes that were vacant in Connecticut. He was ordained priest by Bishop Jarvis in St. James's Church, Danbury, June 1, 1803. In the fall of 1802 he had gone to Vermont, where at Manchester, Arling- ton, and other places he was a missionary for thirty years. He Avas secretary of the diocese, and frequendy president of the Convention. In 1833 he removed to Ohio, and did the same kind of u ork at Liverpool, Boston, Portage, Elyria, and other places. He died June 12, 1853, at Franklin, Ohio. [ From Abraham Bronson ] Manchester April 7 : 18 10. Rev°. Sir, YOU have doubtless for some time been acqtiainted with the proje6l of having a new Bishop in the Eastern States. Vermont has been invited to join the Diocese, & has deter- mined to comply, & send a delegation to assist at the ele6lion in May. The question now arises, who shall be the Bishop. M"^ Harris has been mentioned; but we apprehend from in- formation, that he does not possess a great share of those popular talents, & that warm, animated manner, wh are so essentially necessary to revive the Church in these states. Our situation is peculiar, if we get a man of the right cast, he will find an ample field for raising up the Church. But if we fail in this, I fear our cause is lost. Now, Sir, if you have the same idea as I have respecting the freedom of commu- C 388 ^ ABRAHAM BRONSON nication w''. sh''. be used between Clergymen, whose whole souls are devoted to the sacred cause you will condescend to inform me frankly & decidedly whether you will accept of the appointment, in case, you slv'. receive it. You are the man, Sir, whom our representatives wo'', prefer; yet, as it appears somewhat doubtful whether you wo'' consent to leave your present easy & delightful situation for one encumbered with so much labor & fatigue, we wo'', wish to know before hand what we may depend on, in order that, in our present urgent circumstances, we may not suifer the trouble & delay of a second ele6lion. It is with much diffidence that I make this inquiry, not knowing the feelings of the Boston Clergy. But, considering our situation, I cannot forbear; & must en- treat you to give me this infonnation without reserve. Be not offended, Sir, at my freedom. The welfare of the Church is my sole obje6l; and when that is concerned, etiquette & cere- mony are things of inferior consideration. You may subje6l me to any injunftion of secrecy w''. the nature of this case will admit; & at any rate I will endeavour to use the information with prudence & discretion. A package of Books has just been rec'j thro' your dire6lion, from Messrs. Swordss. I hope to make remittance for them in May. Two Magazines for the present year came at the same time. I had wished to increase the number. Please, Sir, to dire6l the Printers to send me five from the beginning of the year. Likewise to send by mail, three to Mr John P. Hen- shaw, Middlebury ; one to Zaccheus Towner, Esq, Charlotte; one to Mr Gould Buck Fairfax; one to Mr Nathan Lobdell, Fairfield; and one to the Rev'' Charles Stewart, St. Armand, near Huntsburgh, all of Verm'. I sent D"^ Bowden money to pay my arrears, with a request that the discount for agency past may be made in copies of the last edition of C" Canons. C 389 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE The Vermont Bill left with you last spring you may forward to me in a letter, if it has not yet passed to my account with Messrs. Swordss. Please, Sir, to write me speedily on the im- portant subje6l contained in this letter, as the time does not admit of delay. With sincere respe6l, Sir, I am yours, Abraham Brunson. Rev" D-. Hobart Superscription : Rev? John H. Hobart, D.D. New York. annotations William Harris. For sketch see Volume IV, page 288. John Prentiss Kewly Henshazv. John Prentiss Kewly Henshaw, who was afterward Bishop of Rhode Island, was eighteen years old in 1810, a recent graduate of Mid- dlebury College, and acting as laj^ reader at Middlebury and other towns in that part of Vermont. His father, Daniel Henshaw, removed from Middletown, Connecticut, in 1803. He was accompanied by his brother Joshua. They \x ere large land-owners, and developed the portion of the town on the south bank of Otter Creek, building stores, mills, and dwellings. He fitted up the room used for the ser\ices of St. Stephen's Church, which was occupied undl a stone church was built in 1827. He lived in a handsome house opposite South Park, which was the oldest in the to\\n. A sketch of Bishop Henshaw will precede his letter of July 18, 1814. Thomas and James Swords. For sketch see Volume IV, page 330. The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series, see page 42. [ 390 J ABRAHAM BRONSON Zaccheus Toztmer. The town of Charlotte is in the southwestern part of Chittenden County, Vermont. It was granted June 24, 1762, by Governor Ben- ning Wentworth of New Hampshire, to Benjamin Ferris, Jonathan Aiken, Benjamin Ferris, Jr., Daniel Wing, Lott Tripp, and others, principally residents of Dutchess County, New York. The first settler was Derick Webb, in March, 1766. He remained only a short time, but returned again in 1777. After a few months he remo^•ed, but in 1784, with Elijah Wolcott, commenced the permanent settlement of the town. About the same time Dr. James Towner, John Hill, Solomon Squier, Moses Fall, and Daniel Hosford arrived. Dr. Towner A\as well known as a physician in a wide circuit. The names of Erazmun Towner and Homer Towner are found as prominent in the town, but the name of Zaccheus Towner does not appear. No attempt seems to have been made to establish a parish of the Church in the town. Gould Buck. The town of Fairfax is in Franklin County, Vermont. It is pentago- nal in shape, having for its northern boundary, Fairfield, for its east- ern, Fletcher, for its southern, Westfield, Chittenden C'oimty, and for its western, Georgia. It was granted to Edward Burling and sixty- two others by New Hampshire, August 18, 1763. The first actual settlers were Joseph Beaman and Joseph Beaman, Jr., of Benning- ton, Vermont, who came to the town on foot in 1780 and located in North Fairfax. In 1787 Gould Buck, who was born in New Milford, Connecticut, in 1764, but when twelve years old removed to Wash- ington, in the same state, came to Fairfax and settled on the farm which was owned by John Wanzer in 1883. In 1791, with Abigail Hawley, he settled fourteen hundred acres of land purchased from Elias Jackson and Eleazer Marble of Salisbury, Connecticut, it being the original riglits of John Viner, Christopher Viner, James Viner, and William Legraft. They were followed in the next year by Jesse, George, Nathan, Joseph, and Zadock Buck. The new settlement was known as Buck Hollow. Mr. Buck married Hannah Burrit, and had nine children, two of whom were living in 1883. He married for his second wife, Sarah Ann Hawle}'. T\\o daughters by this marriage were living in 1883. It is probable that Mr. Buck and other Church- men of the town attended the services held in the adjoining town of C 391 ^ HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Fairfield. A parish of the Church was organized in Buck Hollow, Fairfax, May 8, 1835, by Alfred Wheeler, Lyman Hawley, and ten others. Edward F. Stevens was the first rector. Services were held in the school-house until 1860, when a church and parsonage were built at a cost of four thousand dollars. The old parishes of Fairfield and Fairfax are practically extinct. Whatever services are held in Fairfield are by the missionary at East Fairfield, where a new mission has been started, and where, in 1912, there were about seventy-five communi- cants. Fairfax is served by the missionary at Milton and Georgia. Nathan Lobdell. Fairfield is the largest town in Franklin County, Vermont. It has for its northern boundary Sheldon, for its eastern, Bakersfield and Enosburgh, for its southern, Fletcher and Fairfax, and for its western, Swanton and St. Albans. It was granted by New Hampshire, with Southfield and Bakersfield, to Samuel Hungerford and others. Its first settler was Joseph Wheeler, in March, 1787. He was followed in 1788 by a company from Ridgefield, Connecticut, including John Sunder- land, John Mitchell, Gabriel Sherwood, and others. Services of the Church were held in Fairfield by Russell Catlin as early as 1802, and a parish by the name of Trinity Church was organized in 1803 with Nathan Lobdell and Hubbard Barlow as Avardens. In 1805 and 1806 Barzillai Bulkley was officiating. Under Stephen Beach a church was built in 1818, and consecrated by Bishop Griswold on September 20 of that year. A new church was built in 1864. Mr. Lobdell was warden for many years, and delegate to the Conventions of the diocese, where he often served on important committees. Charles Stezvart. See sketch which precedes his letter of July 19, 1810. John Bozvdeii. For sketch see page 270. The Spellijig of Bronson. Abraham Bronson, in his letters which belong to the Archives of the General Convention, spells his name Brunson, but his name is gen- erally spelled Bronson. t 392 ] FREDERIC BEASLEY [ From Frederic Beasley ] Baltimore April lo'''. 1810. My Dear Hobart, I AM very much surprised at not having heard from you, since you must have perceived from my last letter that I expefted an immediate answer to it. We are all here very much astonished at the very extraordinary condutl of M^ Sayres. I have just seen a letter he has written to Dr Allender in wh he declines accepting the call wh the vestry of Trin: ch: have presented to him. And wliat do you think is the rea- son he alledges for declining the call after having given the people here every possible ground for believing that he would accept it.^ Why forsooth, he will have to preach twice in the day & his health will not admit of it. I think he has certainly been a long time making this discovery. It will not be easy to convince the vestry of Trinity Ch: that they have not been trifled with in this matter, if this is to be the conclusion of it. Dr Allander & myself have this evening had a conversation on this subje6l & we both concluded that he could do nothing more in the business, but that I could write to you & urge upon you the expediency of exerting your influence with him on this occasion. Dr Allander said to me, in the course of conversation that he was utterly ashamed to show that letter to the vestry as the pretext he had urged for not coming is so preposterously absurd. He informed me that all the difficul- ties wh had arisen in the mind of Mr Sayres, as appeared from his letters, he had seduously endeavoured to remove. At first Mr Sayres seemed to be very much pleased with the call & inclined to accept it. Afterwards, he stated some doubts as to the sufficiency of the salary for the support of a family. As to this point D"^ Allender immediately met & satisfied him. Then Z 393 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE he either did misunderstand or chose to misunderstand D"" Al- lender as to the mode in wh the salary was to be raised. On this point also he was promptly satisfied. Now after D"' All: thought that all the obstacles to his coming were removed & his mind perfe6lly contented with all the arrangements wh had been made, he suddenly changes his ground & tells him that he considers the circumstance that he was to preach in the Ch: twice in the day as an insuperable obje6lion. This whole mode of conducing the matter appears to me too much like juggling to be practised by a man of an honest & liberal mind. I really am very sorry that Mr Sayres has condescended to a6l in this way. The fa6l is, that he & I had talked over the whole of this matter while he was here with me & he had made up his mind to accept the call if presented, even if it was no more than ^looo a year. Why not then candidly have embraced the ofi^er presented to him without hesitation. Will anyone excuse him for treating this vestry as he has done.? He comes here on his way to Alexandria. Contrary to your advice ( it seems ) con- trary to mine again & again repeated contrary to that even of Dr Allender himself as he informs me he refuses to go on to that City to fulfill his engagements there. He stays in this City 8 or lo days, is received with the greatest cordiality by this congregation, goes from house to house in all of wh he is ca- ressed, seems himself delighted, preaches again & again for them, gives them to understand that a settlement in the ch: here will be highly pleasing to him, alledges this as his excuse for not going to Alexandria, commissions Dr Allender to pro- cure the call for him & induces him so confidently to trust in his honor that he has proceeded to lengths in his favor for wh he cannot now justify himself to the vestry. And after all this will it be believed that Mr Sayres will refuse the call ? If he does I have no hesitation in saying that he most flagrantly vio- c 394 ;] FREDERIC BEASLEY lates every principle j^/o/v/J delicacy & propriety of condu6t. Such an a6l tends to sap that mutual confidence wh should subsist between our Clergy & vestries wh is essential to the welfare of the ch. How are vestries ever to feel themselves se- cure, if the Clergy consider nothing as binding on them but a written& legal contra6l ? If you have any regard for Mr Say res, I would entreat you, My Dl H: to exert yourself to prevent him from taking a step wh will, he may depend upon it, be of permanent disadvantage to him. He has excited, I have un- derstood very deep resentment in the minds of the people of Alex: & he will not excite less resentment in the minds of the people here, if he do not come, he may be assured. An indig- nant voice begins already to raise its murmurs against him & the people only want to be made acquainted with the frivolous pretext on wh he has declined coming to swell it into a loud & formidable tone. Dr Allender remarked that he believed that if Mr Sayre's last letter was shewn to the congregation they would never wish to hear him again. I have not room to write to you any more. My D' H : Would that I could have a conversation with Mr Sayres ! Do you talk to him in my place. I believe I before stated the reasons wh induced so earnestly to wish him to come. I have still stronger ones now. If he does not accept the call of that vestry he does their ch: a material injury. Mrs B. joins in best remembrance to you M''. H: & family. I suppose you know I have a little daughter. Kiss my God son for me & all yr children & believe me ever yrs affedlionately Frederic Beasley Superscription : Rev Dr John H : Hobart New-York No 46 Greenwich St. C 3.95 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS Gilbert Hunt Say res. See sketch which precedes his letter of December 24, 1810. Dr. Allender. Dr. Allender was a member of the vestry of Trinity Church, Balti- more. Frederic Beas ley's Godson. The godson to whom Mr. Beasley alludes must ha\e been either Wil- liam Henry Hobart, born May 31, 1804, or Dayton Hobart, born November 6, 1806. Maria Beasley. For notice see page 288. [ From Frederic Beasley ] Baltimore April 19* 1810. My Dear Hobart, YOUR clergy of New Y: seem to have a strange idea of the situation of Trinity ch: in this City. I should be glad if Mr Sayres would inform us in what the peculiar hazard consists in taking charge of that congregation.'' For my part I am unable to perceive any greater responsibility & diffi- culty attending that settlement than any other. That fewer difficulties would meet a minister in building up that con- gregation than in a Country parish is perfe61:ly certain. A number of Q/or« J respe61able gentlemen engage to pay Mr. Sayres a salary wh he does not deny to be adequate to his sup- port, a considerable number of persons who have no pews in any Church & who wish to take some have agreed to take them there if Mr S: accepts the call. There is every reason to C 396 ] FREDERIC BK\SLEY believe that under tlie labors of that gentleman the ch: would grow. Now I should like to know what is the contingency in this case more than in others? I am unable to perceive any. On the contrary I think it a very eligible settlement. So also thought Mr S: when at my house. He certainly gave me to understand that he would accept the call if presented. He did the same with the gentlemen who bear rule in tliat ch: Many of them made very great exertions to interest the congrega- tion with him. He went with them from house to house appar- ently much pleased with the idea of obtaining the call. He even discovered, I thought, eagerness to have it offered to him. And after all this & what I have told you in my last letter, will any one pretend to excuse this young gentleman for re- je6iing their call.'' If these proceedings are consistent with delicacy & honor, some new law must have been inje6ted into the code of casuistry, since I studied it with wh I have no acquaintance & with wh I never wish to be made acquainted. As far as my little penetration extends I think Mr S: bound by that solemn obligation into wh he enter'd at his ordination to exert himself to the utmost in promoting the interests of the ch: of Ch: to come amongst this people after the efforts he certainly made to obtain a call from them. The consequence of his refusing their call will be either the destruction of their ch: or to throw them into the hands of some booby the disciple of D: who will never rest satisfied, in imitation of his Prototype until, in his fanatical rage, he has destroyed every vestige of episcopalianism & converted it into a complete conventicle. My hope for that ch: will expire as soon as Mr S: ultimately determines not to accept the call. Not that there are not other young men who would fill the place with equal ability, as I know several in your state who if I am not mistaken would. But after the disappointment the people will sustain I fear they [ 397 D HOBART CORRESPONDENCE w'' not be so easily united in any other person. I have writ- ten two letters to Mr S: on this subje6l & he has not honored either of them with an answer. You may dire6t your letters to Mercer, near Leesburgh in Virginia. He is at this time much engaged in ele61:ion busi- ness. He has offered himself as a candidate for a seat in the Legislature of that State & is now waiting the result. After this matter is decided, I expe6l to see him. How do you come on. My Dear H : in New : Y : You & How are making a mighty noise there. We poor souls with feeble lungs & impaired health, can only crawl along at an \^tor7i^ distance after you. Mind your eyes, however, I tell you now or else for my part I am detennined to outstrip 3'ou. There is a great deal of difference I can tell you between preaching two new Sermons every week & being in a place where I have 200 on hand & only one in the week to deliver. I never before was so sensible of the all-importance of the mere cir- cumstance of delivery. Depend upon it with the people, it is truly, as was said of it by the Greek orator, the first, the sec- ond & the third requisite. Write to me frequently. Mrs B joins in best remembrance to yourself and family with yr afFe6l: friend Frederic Beasley Superscription : Rev? D" John H : Hobart New York No 46 Greenwich St. ANNOTATIONS Gilbert Hunt Say res. See sketch wliicli precedes liis letter of December 24, 1810. C 398 -] FREDERIC BEASLEY George Dashie/I. By D. is meant George Dashiell, for note on whom see Volume III, page 467. Charles Fen ton Mercer. For sketch see Volume III, page 94. Thomas Tardley How. For sketch see Volume V, page 435. C 399 2 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Elias Bayley Dayton ] E. Town zo"' Apl 1810. Dear Sir, I HAVE received yours of this day mentioning that you should deposit to my credit in the Brancli Bank two hun- dred Dollars & I shall accordingly credit your account there- for, observing also your instru6lions with respe6l to lioo of it which you expeft to want about the lo*'^ of May. I conclude this to be in heu of the $ 1 50 which you advised me by letter of the 6^^ Ins' that you would deposit, if other- wise please to advise me. Your Plough will be in readiness & also the harness, except two pairs of iron traces which you can most advantageously procure already made in New York, they may be found at some of the ironmonger's stores & the price will be about 1/6 pr. lb — they should be 6}4 feet long. I shall attend next week to the payment of Smith's Bond to Fountain. Yours sincerely E. B. Dayton. The Rev" J. H. Hobart. Superscription : The Rev? Doct? Hobart Greenwich Street New York. ANNOTATIONS Bnvich of the Ba?ik of the United States, New Tork City. For notice see page 180. Mr. Fountaui. From Mr. Fountain, Dr. Hobart probably secured one of the many parcels of land that made up his Short Hills estate. C 400 J DAVENPORT PHELPS [ From Davenport Phelps ] Geneva May 8. 1810. Rev: & DEAR Sir MR Colt of this place, as in years past, has continued to advance for my relief, whereby of course I am much indebted to to him. To remit in part, I have drawn on M''. Van Wagenen for all I was entitled to, but a very considerable balance remains due to M'^C: I take y liberty therefore to trouble you, beging you will have the good- ness to advise him respe6ling any sum that may have been allowed me by y^ society for promoting religion and Learn- ing and in my behalf to give him an order for the receipt of it. Thro divine goodness I have been enabled to attend y'' duties of my mission the season past with very little interrup- tion from ill health, tho' y'' fatigue of it at times is somewhat discouraging. There is much however to stimulate me in y^ important work. In a country where a few years ago episco- pacy was hardly dreamt of, where there were only a few families of our communion, & these unknown to each other, & individually zvithout hope, there are now a number of churches some of which have already taken deep root, & oth- ers affording an agreeable prospe6l ( if they might be ven- tured with a little aid) of gradually rising into respedl ability. Some alarm (I wish I could say no malevolence) has lately appeared among our dissenting neighbours in this place & at Honeoy, which will I am persuaded in its consequences contribute to y^ prosperity & enlargement of our Chhs. The I 401 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE wrath of men will not injure us. Wishing you every happiness & blessing I am Rev:& d-^Sir Your very obed Servf & bro'. D. Phelps. Rev : D" Hobart I should be much gratified, could I obtain a few, ( say half doz) Full length portrait of Calvinism, to be forwarded by Maj: Colt. Superscription : Rev J H Hobart DD New York. Major Colt. ANNOTATIONS Samuel Colt. Samuel Colt was among the earliest settlers in the village of Geneva after it had been laid out in 1792. He was a brother of Joseph Colt, who was the pioneer merchant in Canandaigua, Auburn, and Pal- myra. He was greatly interested in the development of the village, and active in all its affairs. In May, 1813, he was elected a member of the first board of trustees of the village, which had been incorporated June 8, 1812. He was an incorporator of the Geneva Academy, March 29, 1813. He was a founder of Trinity Church, although he was not a member of the first vestry, chosen August 16, 1806. It was at his house that Bishop Hobart ouUined, on the evening of September 23, 1818, his plan for the building up in Geneva, "a stronghold for the Church in the West." There were present Dr. Orin Clark, rector of Trin- ity, Major James Rees, Thomas Davies Burrall, and Colonel Colt. Mr. Burrall, in his "Reminiscences" of the origin of Hobart College, published fifty years later in "The Gospel Messenger," says: "In his quick, decisive manner, he proceeded at once to unfold his scheme, and point out the way by which it could be effected. He pro- posed, first, that the Geneva Academy already chartered, should be C 402 ] DAVENPORT PHELPS placed, by consent of the Trustees, under the control of the vestry of the Church in Geneva, and ele\ated to the rank of a College, and by enlarging the number of Trustees from thirteen to t\\enty-four, to place the direction of the College in the hands of Churchmen ; and secondly, he assured his friends that on this being done, the Dioce- san Convention of New York would found and endow the College under the charter, as an acknowledged Institution of the Church throughout the State, for the promotion of religion and learning com- bined, in the broadest acceptance of the terms." [il/r. BurraWs Reminiscences , as quoted in Dr. Hayes'' s History of the Church in JFest- eni JK'ew }'orA;p. 55.^ Colonel Colt was a member of the first board of trustees of Geneva College, and very efficient in fostering and developing the institution. He died suddenly in 1834. Gerrit Hubert Van Wagenen. Gerrit Hubert, a son of Hubert Van W"agenen, was born in the city of New York, January 26, 1735. He entered the counting-house of his father when quite young, and learned thoroughly the hardware business. During the Revolution he was a second lieutenant in Colonel McDougall's regiment, and took part in the expedition against Que- bec under General Montgomery. He returned to New York in May, 1776, in charge of prisoners. He offered his services to General Sul- livan before the battle of Long Island. During a reconnoissance he was taken prisoner by the British. After twenty-two months he was exchanged, and was assigned to the commissary department with the rank of major. He Mas stationed principally at Fishkill and West Point. After the war he resumed business v\ ith his father at No. 5 Beekman Slip, now 33 Fulton Street. The firm was one of the larg- est and most respected in the city. Mr. Van Wagenen was a staunch Churchman, and was a member of many boards and societies. From 1808 to 1811 he was a vestryman of Trinity Church. When St. George's Chapel was set off as an independent parish Mr. Van Wagenen M-as elected senior warden, and served until 1821. In that year he retired to his country seat at Oxford, Chenango County, New York. He died November 20, 1835. Mr. Van Wagenen married Sarah Brinckerhoff", March 11, 1783. [ 403 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE The Society for the Promotion of Religion and Learning. For notice see Volume III, page 133. Honeoye. For mention see St. Paul's Church, Allen's Hill, page 4. John Bowden's Portrait of Calvinism. The title of the tract is: "A Full-Length Portrait of Calvinism. By An Old-fashioned Churchman. The second Edition, with Additions and Corrections. New-York: Printed and Sold by T. h. J. Swords, No. 160 Pearl-Street. 1809." The author, Dr. John Bowden of Columbia College, of whom a sketch is given on page 270, considers systematically the tenets of John Calvin and his followers, and compares them with the Holy Scrip- tures and the doctrines held in the Church of Christ from the begin- ning. In a brief address "To the Reader " he says : "The demand for this little tract has been so great, that an impres- sion of one thousand two hundred copies went oft' in a few weeks. Sev- eral of the author's friends have expressed a wish, that a second edi- tion may be given to the public. To gratify them, and to supply those who are almost daily applying for the tract, the writer of it has given it a revisal, and made several, he flatters himself, additions of impor- tance. Another reason for this impression is, that some have said, they did not believe Calvin is fairly quoted ; or if he is, that a wrong sense of his words is given in the translation. The proper answer to such objections is. Search for yourselves; and if you find misquotation, or false translation, in any degree affecting the sense, let the author be ex- posed to public censure. But nothing like this has been done, and there- fore it may fairly be presumed, that nothing like it can be done. Idle, however, as such observations are, the author thinks it best completely to preclude them for the future; and to that end, has given the Latin words, which were not given before. He has also translated them al- most literally, A\hich was not the case in the first edition, although the sense was strictl}^ adhered to. Everyone that understands the lan- guage can now judge for himself; and \htfew who can have recourse to Calvin's works, are bound eitlier to consult them, or refrain for the future from such improper intimations. " Theauthor was, indeed, fully sensible, th^x^ht knowing ones among C 404 J DAVENPORT PHELPS the Calvinists, would take some short method to prcA'cnt the Portrait from making an impression upon the minds of those \\\\o are disposed, but not qiiiti' at lihcrtij, to think for themselves. And no method could have been shorter than to sa}-, ^ Calv'ni is misquoted or mistranslated.' What the next shift v\ill be, it is not easy to say ; perhaps, to make the old-fashioned Churchman himself a Calvinist, as they have made Portetis, Daubeny, and Rotheram Cahinists. But if they have ingenuity enough to do that, he promises that he w ill forgive the slander, for the sake of the ingenuity." C 405 '] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Parker Adams ] Waterford May 12, i8lo. Rev & Dear Sir, HAVING been absent from this place for several weeks I did not receive your favour of the 1 1''' ult. till yes- terday. In answer to which I can say that it would be pleas- ant to me to visit Alexandria with a view to settling there. But my engagements with the parishes in this County do not expire till 06lober next. Should circumstances, at that time, remain as at present, I shall esteem it a great favour to take letters from you to the vestry of the Church in Alexandria. Let not what has passed between us on this subje6l prevent your applying to others. I am yours sincerely Parker Adams. Rev°J. H. Hob ART No iupencription. c 406 :i DANIEL NASH [ From Daniel Nash ] Rev and Dear Sir, THE Books you was so kind as to send me last year, I have distributed and am happy to inform you that they apparently had a good effect, as they enabled us to per- form the Service with more solemnity. The Book of Common Prayer is the most useful Book, next to that, an old Book en- titled, "The Poor Man's Help and the young Man's Guide. If this could be distributed, under the recommendation of our Worthy Bishop, (as it undoubtedly would meet with his approbation) it would do so much good. Your Companion to the Altar is read by the People of the best information and highly esteemed by them. If you have Books on hand to send into the Country, I request you to send me some. No People are in more need for vigerous efforts are made to shake the faith of almost every one. The Task before me is unbounded, I am truely in want of your friendship in affording me all the means in your power to disseminate corre6l Principles. It is but seldom I hear from the City, and know but little respeft- ing the state of the Church. Could information be afforded it would be highly pleasing to Rev and Dear Sir your obliged friend Daniel Nash Exeter, Otsego County, May 12. 1810. Superscriptioti: Rev John H. Hobart D.D. New York. M'. Jones. C 407 u HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS The Poor Man's Help. For notice see Volume V, page 304. Hobart's Companion for the Altar. For notice see Volume III, page 460, and Volume V, page 168. Mr. Jones. There are no facts available to identify Mr. Jones, presumably a resi- dent of Otsego County. [ 408 ] SETH HART [From Seth Hart] Hemp1 17'.'' May 1810. D-^ B^ HOBART, I HAVE room in my family for i or 2 boys & if Cap'. Gil- lender wishes to place one with me & will let me know it before I have other applications I shall be able to take him. I rec'! your Magazine last evening & am very glad to find you have begun your review of that mischievous little thing ycleped "Zion's Pilgrim." I have no patience with such stuff nor the spiritual pride of its author or abettors. Yours S. Hart Rev" J. H. Hobart Superscription : Rev? J H. [/orx] 46 Gre [torn] ANNOTATIONS James Gillender. Captain Gillender was living at No. 276 Bowery in 1810. He is de- scribed in the Directory as a ship-master. T\vo years later he is entered as a merchant, with an office at No. 56 Wall Street. The Churchman's Magazine . For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. Robert Hazvker's Zion's Pilgrim. Robert Hawker was born in 1753. For fifty years he was vicar of the Church of Charles the Martyr, Plymouth. He was a leader of the Evangelical School and highly esteemed. His theology was strongly Calvinistic. He died in 1827. A grandson, Robert S. Hawker, was H 409 D HOBART CORRESPONDENCE the well-known vicar of Morwenstow. Dr. Hawker is the reputed author of a popular version of the hymn, ' ' Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing." Among his principal works are : Commentary on the Old and New Testaments. In ninevolumes. 1816. Newedidon. 1842 The Poor Man's Commentary on the New Testament. In four vol- umes. 1816 The Poor Man's Commentary on the Old Testament. In six volumes. 1822 Concordance and Dictionary to the Bible. New edition. 1846 The Poor Man's Morning and Evening Portion. New edition. 1855 Zion's Pilgrim. Fifteenth edition. 1854 The original edition of "Zion's Pilgrim" was published at Falmouth in 1801. It had gone through seven editions to 1810. In the United States it was first issued under the title: "Zion's Pilgrim. By Rob- ert Hawker, D.D., Vicar of Charles, Plymouth, &c. First American, from the seventh London edition. 18mo, pp. 200. New-York: Wil- liams & Whiung. 1810." The latest edition in the British Museum is that published in 1842. The following passages from the review in "The Churchman's Magazine," volume vii. No. 2, for March and April, 1810, show its character. It is presimied that Dr. Hobart wrote the review. "Bunyan's 'Pilgrim's Progress,' for the ingenuity of the story, its interesting incidents, the variety and consistency of its characters, the simplicity of its style, and its religious and moral tendency, ranks high as a work of genius and piety. To merit as a work of genius, 'Zion's Pilgrim ' can lay no claim. It is entirely barren of interesting incidents ; its characters are feebly dra\\n ; and its style, devoid of the spright- liness of Bunyan, is tame and insipid. Our chief objection, however, lies against its tendency as a religious performance. The hue of Cal- vinism occasionally disfigures the ' Pilgrim's Progress ' ; but 'Zion's Pilgrim' is discoloured by the deepest shades of this gloomy system. Of the principles which Calvinism holds in common with the ortho- dox faith, Ave profess ourselves as tenacious as its most ardent vota- ries. Woe be to us, if we should glory in anything but the cross of Chiist: if we should strip the Saviour, who made atonement on it, of his di- C 410 ] SETH HART vine honours ; if we should present any hope of pardon, but his precious blood; any means of deliverance from the bondage of sin, but his all- powerful grace. We reject only the heretical peculiarities of Calvin- ism. . . . "The person who styles himself 'Zion's Pilgrim,' begins his story with the recital of his experience. Happily separated by God's elect- ing and sovereign grace, from the ' great mass of unawakened char- acters,' he ' pauses — in the moment of recollection, to look back upon the whirlpool, in which for many years, he was hurried on by the unceasing current; unconscious of the perilous situation.' Stop, my good pilgrim, thou hast dropt one unfortunate \\ord. How was it possible that thy situation could ever have been ''penlous''? Talk of the 'perilous ' situation of the elect; of those whom God hath decreed from all eternity to bring to everlasting life! My good pilgrim ! thou hast undesignedly impeached the power and the faithfulness of that God, who, in bestowing upon thee his converting grace, has assured thee, that thou art one of the elect ; and that therefore he is pledged to bring thee by his so\ereign power to e\erlasting life ! Will God forsake his elect? Will he not perform his promises to them? How could thy situation ever have been perilous? "One of the weeds that first springs up in a Calvinistic soil, and flourishes with the rankest luxuriance, \% pride — a pride which shows its boastings in the very professions of humility. The elect are dis- tinguished by the peculiar favour of the Most High. Their salvation occupied the eternal counsels of the Godhead. The Son of God as- sumed human nature, suffered, died, rose again, intercedes at the right of his Father, sends forth his Holy Spirit, prepares mansions of glory for them; and for them alone. The heart of that man must be differently constituted from those of the rest of our fallen race, who can believe that he is one of these elect., and at the same time keep down in his bosom the emotions of spiritual pride. Whatever may be the case with others, most certainly our ' pilgrim ' A\as not successful in his struggles with this powerful foe. For \\& find him commencing the recital of his prilgrimage, with thanking God for his electing grace." C 411 ^ HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ Bela Hubbard to Dr. Beach ] New Haven May ig'"" 1810. Dear Sir, THE bearer is M"" Isaac Jones JiiiT^ A:M: of Yale Col- lege with whom I have been long acquainted & who sustains a fair & unexceptionable Chara6ler, is deemed a good Classick scholar, is Orthodox in his Creed and I think well established both in y^ Do6lrine and discipline of our Church & if admitted to holy orders I trust will promote its inter- ests. He brings with him a certificate from the Standing Com- mittee of this Diocess, from the Re61:or & Wardens of the Church at Woodbrige the parish in which he formerly offi- ciated as a Congregational Minister likewise a letter from D'^ Dana who with Mr Foote of Cheshire who were privy to all that took place between M'' Jones and the council and they are ( as is well known to our brethren of y^ Standing Com- mittee) decidedly of opinion that M' Jones has been cruelly wronged & most unconstitutionally dealt by, by those Con- gregational Ministers who withdrew their connexion from him, dissatisfied & sick of the Saybrook platform he determined to try a better and advised his parishioners to join the pro- testant Episcopal Chh and who accordingly to the Number of 50 or 60 families put themselves under the cure of M"^ Ives, & proceeded in conjun6lion with a few families who were Episcopalians to Ere6l a Church which within a year was completed in a handsome style & at y expence of between 3 or 4 thousand dollars & in whh now assemble a congrega- tion of 5 or 6 Himdred people who respond like old church men. I add further that M"" Jones has for more than a year con- stantly attended the Service of our Church has been confirmed I 412 ] HUBBARD TO BEACH by the Bp of this diocess & is a constant communicant in the same. With sentiments of esteem I am dear Sir yours affe6lionately RevD" Beach Bela Hubbard. Supcncription : Rev" D" Beach New York per M' Isaac Jones Jun' New Haven. ANNOTATIONS Isaac Jones. Isaac, a son of Isaac and Sybil (Benjamin) Jones, was born at New- Haven, Connecticut, Februarj- 18, 1775. His father was a well-known merchant, and a descendant of Lieutenant-Go\ernor William Jones. The son was well prepared for college by three distinguished Yale graduates, Walter King, the Hon. David Daggett, and Colonel Jared Mansfield. He was examined for the freshman class when twelve years old, and admitted to the college, but Avith the understanding that he would defer his entrance for a year. He graduated in 1792. He resided at the college as Berkeley scholar in 1793 and 1794, and studied theology under Dr. Edwards and Dr. Dana. HeA\as licensed to preach by the West Association, October 18, 1796. His license ex- pired in 1800, and \\as not renewed. In 1802 and 1803 he was rector of Washington Academy, Wilkes County, Georgia. He was licensed by the Hopewell Presbytery, and soon after returned to New Haven. He was there ordained and installed June 6, 1804, as colleague to the pastor of the Church of Bethany in the to\A'n of Woodbridge. There were some clergymen and people of the parish who strongly opposed him. Upon the death of Stephen Hawley, ^vho had been ordained and installed in 1763, and who died in August, 1804, Mr. Jones became pastor. He found himself involved in disputes and contests and a more violent opposition than before. His opponents brought the afi'airs of the parish before the association, which summoned him to appear and answer. It is said Mr. Jones evaded a trial when finally arraigned in C 413 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE October, 1806.Atlength,with those who sympathized with him, which was a majority of the parish, Mr. Jones withdrew and formed an in- dependent congregation. He was then, December 11, 1808, formally deposed by the association. In the same year Mr. Jones conformed to the Church, as did many of those who had withdrawn from Bethany Church. It is understood that the differences were both political and theological. A parish of the Church was then legally incorporated in Bethany, which Mr. Jones served as layreader. He was made deacon by Bishop Moore in New York City, September 24, 1810. In Janu- ary, 1811, he became assistant to Dr. Truman Marsh, rector of St. Michael's Church, Litchfield, Connecticut. In addition to his duties in the parish church and visiting in a wide circuit, several places in the neighbourhood were under his care. He w^as ordained priest by Bishop Hobart, June 29, 1813. In February, 1826, he resigned, but retained his residence in Litchfield, teaching a select school from 1827 to 183 1 . In 1831 he became rector of Union Church, Hitchcockville. From 1840 to 1842 he was rector of Christ Church, Bethany. He spent the closing years of his life in Litchfield, and was made chaplain of the county prison. He died May 7, 1850, in the seventy-sixth year of his age. Isaac Jones published several sermons. Among them was an histori- cal discourse delivered at Trinity Church, Milton, and St. Michael's, Litchfield, November 5, 1845, in which he gives fully the history of St. Michael's and adjoining parishes. It is entitled, "The Mandate of God for Israel's Advancement." Christ Church, Woodbridge , now Bethany. In the parish of Bethany, in the town of Woodbridge, Connecticut, many friends of Isaac Jones followed him into the Church in 1808. A parochial organization ^vas formed under the title of Christ Church. A church was built, which was consecrated by Bishop Jarvis, Sep- tember 19, 1810. Reuben Ives of Cheshire was the rector for many years. At a meeting held November 6, 1809, a vote was passed re- commending Mr. Jones " as a person worthy and well qualified for a Gospel Minister in the Episcopal Church." James Dana. James, a son of Caleb and Phcebe (Chandler) Dana, was born at Cam- bridge, Massachusetts, May 11, 1735. He graduated from Harvard C 414 ^ HUBBARD TO BEACH College in 1753, and studied theology and literature at the University of Edinburgh. In 1758 he w as invited by the Congregational Church and Society of Wallingford, Connecticut, to be their minister. James Dana had adopted the more liberal views known as "New Light," and was not acceptable to many of the older and more distinguished ministers of Connecticut. When the ordaining council was called there were protests against the theology of Mr. Dana, and a meeting of the Consociation of New Haven was held in connection with that of Hart- ford, M'hich considered him unorthodox and decreed that the pastoral relation be dissolved. Mr. Dana had already been ordained, and the greater part of the society refused to acknowledge the authority of the Consociation. A building known as the Wells Meeting-house was built for those who agreed with the Consociation, and they ^vere made a separate society by the name of Wells. The "Wallingford Controversy " was long a bone of contention, and many ministers and churches held no felloMship with Mr. Dana, until finally, in 1772, discussion of Mr. Dana and his doctrine ceased, and the Wallingford Church was received into communion again, and its pastor preached in the pulpits of those who had opposed him. His pastoral work en- deared him to the people, and his sermons ^^'ere noted for their intel- lectual depth and beauty of diction. He Avas a firm patriot, and ser- mons by him during the Revolution had a marked effect in encourag- ing those who were engaged in the conflict. In 1785 Mr. Dana's health made a colleague necessary, and James Noyes was ordained in May of that year. In 1789 James Dana, who had recei\'ed the degree of doctor of divinity, removed to New Haven, where he became minister of the First Church, vacant by the death of Dr. Chauncey Whittlesey. At his installation, April 20, 1789, there was a discussion of theological questions between him and Dr. Jonathan Edwards, a son of the famous New England theologian, and himself noted for his kno^^•ledge of philosophy and theology. Dr. Dana won the high regard of all ^\ho knew him, and lived on friendly terms with his ministerial brethren. In 1 804 he was compelled by severe illness to give up all work for some months. Moses Stuart, afterwards the^^"ell-kno^vn professor of Andover Theological Seminary, took his place. The young man \Aas so success- ful that the Church wished him to become the colleague of the pastor. Upon his refusal to accept that position Dr. Dana was retired, m ithout his consent, and Mr. Stuart installed ; the actual dissolution betw een C 415 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Dr. Dana and the society being in December, 1805. Dr. Dana spent the remaining years of his life in quiet and in study. He died at New Haven, August 18, 1812, in the seventy-eighth year of his age. Dr. William B. Sprague says of him in his "Annals of the American Pulpit," volume i, page 569: "When I entered Yale College in 1811, Dr. Dana was a regular attendant at the public service on the Sabbath, in the College chapel. I recollect him as the mere shadow of a man, tall, slender, and in his general appearance, more ghostly, than any human being I remem- ber to have seen. He used to sit in the pulpit with Dr. Dwight, and I believe pretty uniformly took part in the Communion service. His prayers were remarkably solemn, reverential, and impressive. The only other public service I ever heard from him was the Charge at the ordination of Mr. Taylor, which was pertinent and excellent, and seemed almost as if he were speaking it from out of his grave. I had never but one inter\'iew with him, and my recollection of him then is that he was extremely bland and courteous." Professor James L. Kingsley says on the same page: "Dr. Dana, I always thought, had more talents than appeared from his publications. The circumstances in which he Avas early placed, led him to be cautious in his language ; and habit so confirmed him in an indefinite style of writing, that his preaching ordinarily made but little impression on an audience. He sometimes preached in the College chapel; — and I have often remarked that, for the first third of his sermon, he would gain the attention of the students; for the second third, it would be difficult to say a\ hether he retained it or not; — and for the last third, he would lose it entirely. His sermons had a plan ; but a large part of his audience Avould scarcely perceive it, and were soon lost. Dr. Dana continued to write sermons as long as he preached. Old sermons he probably sometimes reproduced; but this he did seldom. For the sermons he had once delivered, — cer- tainly for many of them, he seemed to care little. If the fire was fail- ing, I have seen him, to restore it, use a sermon or sermons. If thetime for tea had arrived, and the tea-ketde had not boiled, he would some- times send a sermon into the kitchen, and perhapswith the remark, — 'it will boil now.' He was the best textuarij I have ever known. He would not only refer at once any text to its proper place, but if I asked what were the words in any book, chapter, and verse of the HUBBARD TO BEACH Bible, he would general))- answer correctly. When he had sold or given away his Concordance to a yoinig clergyman, and some sur- prise was expressed at his doing it, — I remember he put a finger to his forehead, and said sportively, — 'My best Concordance I have retained.' " Among his publications are: A Sermon on the death of John Hall, 1763 An Examination of Edwards on the Will. Two parts, 1770-73 An Election Sermon, 1779 A Sermon on the tragical exit of William Beadle, &c., 1782 Yale College subject to the General Assembly (anonymous), 1784 A Discourse on the death of President Stiles, 1795 A Thanksgiving Sermon, 1805 Sermons to Young People, 1806 John Foote. John, a son of Captain John and Abigail (Frisbie) Foote, was born at North Branford, Connecticut, April 2, 1742. He graduated from Yale College in 1765. He studied theology with Samuel Hall of Cheshire. He was licensed to preach by the New Haven Association, Maj- 27, 1766. He received an invitation to become minister of Mt. Carmel Congregational Church, but declined. In September, 1766, he was called as colleague to his old preceptor at Cheshire. At least one fourth of the congregation opposed him, some on the ground that Mr. Hail did not need a colleague, and others from dislike to the personal ap- pearance of Mr. Foote and also to his doctrine. He was ordained b}' the New Haven Consociation, March 12, 1767. His career was marred by the bitter words and actions of those who had objected to his or- dination. He soon succeeded to the pastorate. He died at Cheshire, August 30, 1813, in his seventy-second year. In November, 1767, Mr. Foote married Abigail, the youngest daughter of Samuel Hall, the pastor of Cheshire. They had nine children, five daughters and four sons. Mrs. Foote died November 19, 1788. He married for a second time, Eunice, a daughter of John and Abigail Hall, and a third cousin of his first wife. She died January 31, 1819, at the age of sixty-eight years. Three of his sons graduated from Yale College. His youngest son, Samuel Augustus, was representative in Congress in 1819, 1 823, and 1833; speaker of the Connecticut Assembly in 1825 and 1826; C 41? D HOBART CORRESPONDENCE United States Senator from 1827 to 1833. It was the resolutions intro- duced by him in the course of a debate upon a protective tariff that led to the famous debate between Roljert Young Hayne of South Carolina and Daniel Webster of Massachusetts. In 1834 he was elected gov- ernor of Connecticut. Governor Foote's son, Andrew HuIlFoote, was an admiral in the United States Navy in the early years of the Civil War. Reuben Ives. Reuben, a son of Zachariah Ives, was born at Cheshire, Connecti- cut, October 26, 1762. He graduated from Yale College in 1786. He wasmadedeacon by Bishop Seabury, September 21, 1786. During his diaconate he remained with the Bishop as assistant in St. James's Church, New London. He was ordained priest by Bishop Seabury, February 24, 1788, and at once took charge of St. Peter's Church, Cheshire. He gave one third of his time to Wallingford and North Haven. In 1795 St. Peter's was enlarged. He was a promoter and supporter of the Episcopal Academy. Dr. Beardsley, in his sermon at the reconsecration of St. Peter's Church, February 24, 1876, says on page 234 : "It is a good place to mention now that it was in this parish that early, if not the earliest, steps in Connecticut were taken to introduce the practice of chanting and singing of anthems,' — steps which were met elsewhere at first with strong and very decided objections. Under the guidance of the rector, whose graceful memorial has been erected here to remind you of his fidelit}^ and long-continued service, the young of the congregation were collected and trained in this species of sacred music ; and soon the jjarts prescribed in the Prayer Book to be ' said or sung,' the anthems and doxologies, were loved as much, when musically rendered, as the metrical psalms and hymns." Probably his intimacy with Dr. William Smith the younger, who was sometime principal of the academy, and who sought by his pen and works to introduce chanting in the American Church, was one reason why it was introduced at Cheshire. After more than thirty j-ears of hard work he resigned his parish, but retained his residence in Cheshire. He then gave his attention to \arious parishes in New Haven County, often bringing them to a state of high efficiency from a low and dying condition. He died at Cheshire, Octo- ber 14, 1836, having nearly reached the age of seventy-four years. C 418 ] SUSAN INGRAHAM SUSANNA, or as she commonl}' called herself, Susan, was a daugh- ter of the Hon. William and Mary (Brown) Greenleaf of Boston, Massachusetts. She married Captain Duncan Ingraham, Jr., of Bos- ton, July26, 1774. They spent some j^ears of their married life abroad, l)rincipall3- in Holland. Upon their return they settled in Philadelphia. Previous to the year 1790 tliey removed to the new city of Hudson, New York. In 1795 Captain Ingraham purchased a farm near Pough- keepsie, which he namedGreen vale. Both he and his wife were staunch Church people, and brought up their children devoutly. They were members of Christ Church, Poughkeepsie. Captain Ingraham died June 16, 1804, in the fifty-second year of his age. Mrs. Ingraham died February 24, 1832. She has the disdnction of being the mother- in-law of Bishop Chase and the grandmother of Bishop Kip. They had twelve children: Duncan, born April 25, 1775. He married May 3, 1806, Mary E. De Costa, a daughter of the British consul at Calcutta, India, He died in that city, June 16, 1831. They had six children. Susan (Sukey), born October 27, 1776; died October 14, 1777. William, born Augusts 1, 1778 ; killed by Indians at Nootka Sound, December 25, 1802. Susan Coburn, born May 4, 1780. She married March 23, 1816, Dr. Samuel Perry. She died at New Bedford, Massachusetts, Septem- ber 29, 1841. They had two children. John, born March 14, 1782; died March 17, 1782. Sophia Mav, born February 3, 1783, at Amsterdam, Holland. She married July 4, 1819, Philander Chase. She died in December, 1864, They had three children. Maria, born November 17, 1784. She married December 12, 1809, Leonard Kip. She died May 26, 1877, at Albany, New York. They had six children. George, lx)rn Septemberl, 1786. He married April 16, 1821, Clarissa Parsons of Kingston, New York. He died May 17, 1830. Charlotte, born Julv 25, 1788. She married July 24, 1815, Colonel Edward Pope. She died April 4, 1865, at New Bedford, Massachu- setts. They had three children. Henry E., born at Hudson, New York, November 31, 1790. He mar- C 419 3 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ried July 19, 1815, Content, a daughter of William Wilson. He died December 20, 1852. Eliza, born June 13, 1793. She married December 28, 1824, J. N. Jansen. She died in 1869. Frances Greenleaf, born August 26, 1796, at Poughkeepsie, New York. She married February 13, 1827, Dr. William Sparrow. [ From Susan Ingraham ] Rev°M"J. H. Hobart Sir, THE inclosed originals from the subjects I have been in- duced to offer for insertion in the Churchman's Maga- zine. Should they prove acceptable I have others on serious subje6ls that I will occasionally forward. If not, though the suppression might a little mortify it would not offend, as I should know to place the refusal to a just cause. They are the amusements of retirement & were never intended for the public eye & with real diffidence are now submitted, tho' the writer will be unknown. Though personally a stranger to M' Hobart I will not with- hold my name, but subscribe myself with respe6t. His sincere well wisher & Obed^ Ser^'. Susan Ingraham Pough^ May 23'' Superscription: Rev? John Hen^' Hobart, New York. Fav^ by M' Reade. C 420 "] SUSAN INGRAHAM ANNOTATIONS The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. John Reade. For notice see \'^olume IV\ page 474. [ 421 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Chapman ] Perth Amboy June 1 1 "i" I 8 1 o. Dear Sir, IT will be very agreable to me to excliange with you on the 1*^' Sunday after Trinity, as you have proposed. In my Church, morning service begins at about ii O'Clock; after- noon service at about 3. I mention the hours of service so that you may make your arrangements as you find, will be most convenient. If the day should be rainy, you need not officiate in the afternoon; if you are desirous of returning home the same day. M'. Bell desires that you will favor him with your company during your stay in Amboy. M?B. particularly re- quested me to ask you to bring M':? Hobart with you. I hope that you will find it convenient to come here on Saturday, that you may have an opportunity of seeing some of my people and of conversing with them about Church affairs, &c. I trust that you will find your visit to this place, very pleasant. I am very respe6ffully and sincerely. Yours &c J. Chapman. Superscription: Rev. Di? John H. Hobart No : 46 Greenwich Street New York ANNOTATION Andrew Bell. Andrew, a son of John Bell, was born at Philadelphia, June 4, 1757. His father was formerly an officer in the British Army, but became a resident of Philadelphia before 1750. The son studied laM' under Cortland Skinner, attorne3'-general of the province. At the beginning of the Revolution he joined the British Army, and to\xard its close was one of the private secretaries of Sir Henry Clinton. After the war he made his home at Perth Amboy. He was a vestryman of St. [ 422 J JAMES CHAPMAN Peter's Church from 1787 to 1808, and warden from 1809 to 1842. In 1800-01 he ^\■as collector of customs for the port of Perth Amboy. From 1804 to 1842 he was surveyor-general of the board of proprie- tors of New Jersey. He was a delegate from St. Peter's Parish to the Diocesan Convention from 1797 to 1816, and its secretary for five terms. He was a member of the standing committee of the diocese for many years, and deputy from New Jersey at three sessions of the General Convention. He died June 4, 1843, having fully completed eightv-six years of earthly life. Upon his monument in the church- yard, near the south corner of the church, is this inscription : ANDREW BELL DIED JUNE 4, 1 843. AGED 86 YEARS. SUSANNA BELL, WIFE OF ANDREW BELL, DIED JULY 19, 1847, AGED 92 YEARS. The Hon. William Paterson says of him in the Reprints of the Journals of the Diocese of New Jersey, page 83: " He was a man of courtly appearance and manners, very affable and kind, and on that account a great favorite a\ ith young people, of sanguineous temperament and complexion, of average height, and inclined to corpulencj- ; hospitable and fond of company, quick to anger, but without a particle of malice. He was methodical and bright in all business transactions, charitable, and more liberal to others than to himself, and died without enemies, leaving a goodly record, and inheritance. He became a thorough Ameri- can and patriot in his political opinions, and an enthusiastic optimist as to the future of the Republic, voting three times for Andrew Jack- son and twice for Martin Van Buren for President." C 423 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ James Dewar Simons to Nathaniel Bowen ] Charleston 27''' June 1 8 10. Dear Sir, IT gave me very great pleasure to hear from you, by the arrival of M'' M'^Call. Your residence out of the City at this season must be very pleasant, as the heat in New York is nearly as great as the heat here. I very earnestly hope that you may find your situation in New York, in every respe6l more eligible than it was here. There can be no doubt, that your people will show you the greatest afFeftion & respe6l, in many respects the climate is preferable, & in time the soci- ety will become \^torn'2 interesting, as that you have left. We have very little passing here that can interest you. Our "Protestant Episcopal Society for the advancement of Xity" has prospered beyond our utmost expe6lations. We adopted an Address & Constitution, a Copy of which I send you & printed looo copies for distribution through the City & State. We have already 200 Members nearly, & expe6l to have more. A subscription was opened in the Vestry room of S'. Michael's after morning service on Sunday & 60 names were entered on the list. I have not seen so much spirit manifested in the Members of our Church, before. And from the informa- tion we have, the Country Parishes will cheerfully lend their aid. It may perhaps prove the means of reviving the attach- ment of the People to our Church. At any rate we shall have about I1500 pr an to apply to the obje6ls of the institution. The Bible Society has likewise commenced its operation, but has not received equal encouragement. An Address prepared by Christopher was adopted by the Committee, in prefer- ence to the Addresses by D'^ Furman & M' Flinn. They were appointed to prepare an address, & each of them wrote, so we [ 424 n SIMONS TO BOWEN had to ballot for the one we most approved of. When it is pub- lished you shall have a copy. There are found several who are opposed to the Bible Society, for fear of its occasioning a disturbance among the Negroes, & others think it is intended to aid the cause of faderalism. It W^ seem the Democrats fear the distribution of the Bible. We have no domestic intelligence that will interest you. Among the deaths, is Ml" Humis. She died a week ago. No marriages, & every thing pretty much in Statu Quo. To one who has lived a length of time in any Society, almost every little occurrence becomes interesting, so that if I should pick up the news of the town for you, now & then, you must not find fault with me. Our friend Paul has undertaken D'' Dehon's duty, Chrisf & myself preaching alternately every afternoon at S' Michael's. I have just recovered from a severe attack of Nervous fever, & feel not a little worsted. You may congratulate yourself on having left the Country for fevers. In New York I trust, you will have no such unpleasant companions. Harley with myself desire to be very affectionately remem- bered to M'"'' Bowen. Your children I hope enjoy their health. It will give me very sincere pleasure to hear from you. Your's very sincerely J. D. Simons. Superscription : Revo M« Bowen New York Favoured by Tho' ChifFello Esq' C 42 r, ;] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS John McCall. Jolin, a son of John and Martha (Hext) McCall, was born at Charles- ton, South Carolina, March 20, 1741. The family were members of St. Philip's Church, A son, John A. McCall, was a well-known physician in Charleston. The Protestant Episcopal Society for the Advancement of Chris- tianity in South Carolina. The first suggestion that a society was needed which M'ould advance the interests of the Church in South Carolina is said to have been made by Nathaniel Bowen, when he was rector of St. Michael's Church, Charleston. Men like James Dewar Simons, Christopher Edwards Gadsden, Paul Trap ierGervais, Frederick Dalcho, Robert Hazlehurst, Thomas S. Grimke, Charles Kershaw, and others like-minded took it up, canvassed the city of Charleston and neighbouring parishes, and found that many were ready to join such an organization. A meeting of those interested was called in April, 1810, when officerswere elected and a committee was appointed to prepare and circulate an address to the Churchmen of the State. This with the constitution was pub- lished in " The Churchman's Magazine" for May and June, 1810, on page 208 and following pages. It was prefaced with a few words of commendation and an extract from the letter of Mr. Simons to Dr. Bowen. This passage from the address is of interest : ' ' The ' pure and undefiled religion' of the gospel is the most valuable gift which the Almighty has bestowed upon the inhabitants of the earth. This religion Episcopalians enjoy in all its perfection ; and they cannot be too thankful to its adorable author for the sound faith, the useful and happily combined orders of ministry, and the rational, de- cent, holy forms of worship with which their Church is distinguished. But it is a very important part of that beneficence, which every man owes to his fellow-men, and a highly becoming expression of that grati- tude, which everjr Christian owes peculiarly to God, to extend, as far as he is able, the enjoyment of the religious advantages with which he himself is blessed. Actuated by this sentiment were the members of the venerable society, to whose pious and benevolent exertions many of C 426 ] SIMONS TO BOWEN the Churches in this country owed their origin ; and under whose patron- age they advanced to maturity, and became parents of others; many of which are now flourishing, though some are fallen asleep. The same benevolent principle is, in our age, giving birth to many soci- eties, which propose to themselves similar objects, ho\\ever diversified their modes of operation. Amidst the convulsions, strifes and carnage, for which the age is distinguished, it is the pleasantest relief which the mind of the Christian, and, may we not say, of the philanthropist, can find, to turn from the scenes of contending warriors, and confused noise, and behold the mild spirit of the religion of the Redeemer ex- citing his disciples to establish institutions, and amplj- endow them, for informing the minds, alleviating the miseries, increasing the vir- tues, and promoting the salvation of the children of men. Upon these institutions the eye rests M'ith delight. They are as sun-beams, break- ing here and there through the dark and portentous clouds which hang over the world. Around them will be found the softest light, Mith which the future historian will relieve the shades of the pages on \\ hich he shall exhibit the events of our day. While it is thus delightful to behold the operations of Christian benevolence for the promotion of faith, and virtue, and happiness among mankind, shall the members of our Church be cold or inactive, when they have, in the increasing population of the state, the difficulty of procuring Clergymen, and the melancholy decay of several once flourishing Churches, such power- ful incitements to generous exertions?" The address is dated Charleston, June 4, 1810, and is signed by Theodore Dehon, chairman, James Dewar Simons, Paul Trapier Ger- vais, Christopher E. Gadsden, William Doughty, John Ball, Robert Dewar, Charles Kershaw, and Robert Hazlehurst. The object of the society is declared bv the constitution to be "the promotion of Christian knowledge, learning and piety in this State." Its affairs were to be managed by a board of trustees, consisting of a president, corresponding secretary, recording secretary, and twelve others. The duties of the board are thus defined in a further article of the constitution, on page 212 of the same issue: The Board of Trustees shall meet at the least four times a year, and as much oftener as the interests of the Societ}- shall require. It shall be the duty of the President to direct the recording Secretary to notify the members of the board of the time and place of every i 427 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE meeting. They shall have the care of the Society's funds and other property. They shall have power, according to their discretion, and as the funds of the Society will allow, to distribute copies of the Bible, the Book of Common Prayer, useful religious tracts, and other works of approved reputation — to send forth missionaries to those places where there is ground for the expectation, that their labours will be successful in spreading the truths, and cultivating the virtues of the gospel — to take by the hand youths of genius and piety, who need the fostering aid of benevolence, and are meet to be trained up for the ministry of the Church, and see that they be properly educated for the sacred office — and, in general, to adopt such measures, and carry them into effect, as in their best judgment they shall deem good and practicable, for the accomplishment of the purposes of the Society. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall preside at the board ; and in the absence of both, a Chairman pro tempore shall be appointed by the members present." The society went actively to work under the guidance of Dr. Dehon and Mr. Simons. When Dr. Dehon became Bishop of the diocese he found in the Advancement Society a very efficient aid in his plans for reviving the Church in South Carolina. In the report of the society presented January 6, 1821, it is stated that in the eleven years of its existence, it had distributed two hundred Bibles, one thousand and sixty-four prayer books, three hundred copies of Porteus's "Evi- dences," four hundred and t^\■enty-three copies of Nelson's "Chris- tian Sacrifice, ' ' and seven thousand four hundred and ninet}'-one tracts. It gives this detail of its missionary ^\ ork during the year : "It having been ascertained, that a Parish had been organized and incorporated before the Revolution, in the northern part of the State, near the North-Carolina line, by the name of St. DavicPs Parish, the Board felt it their dutj'^, to procure, early in the year, a Clergyman to visit that Parish, as their Missionary; to investigate its actual state and circumstances, and, if possible, re-organize it. The Rev. Mr. Fowler was accordingly induced to undertake the mission, and offici- ate at Chatham for one year ; provision being made for his expenses, according to the best ability of the Board. The report of Mr. Fowler gives the result thus far of his enterprise, and affords encouragement to hope, that it has not been undertaken in vain. He represents that Vestrymen and Wardens were duly elected at Easter : that the build- C 428 J SIMONS TO BOWEN ing, ■which is ascertained and admitted to have been erected for the uses of the Protestant Episcopal Church, will, by the voluntary sub- scription of indi\iduals, be repaired, and that a Clergyman stationed there, might soon happily restore, in the minds of the people, the know- ledge and love of the Church, which have now for so long a season been absent from them. He further represents the people, among whom no minister of the Episcopal Church had been, since the revolution, as at- tentive to the service of the Church, and seeming, by the seriousness and propriety with A\hich they partook in it, to wish to catch its spirit. He thinks they are disposed to follow the counsel and pastoral instruc- tion of any prudent and pious minister, who might be induced to take the charge of them upon him. Mr. Fowler's term of arduous service at Chatham ha\ ing expired, the Board are desirous to employ another Clergyman, on the same mission, whenever a suitable person, \\illing to undertake this duty, can be procured. "The Rev. Mr. Folker was engaged in March last, to visit as a Mis- sionary of the Society, the villages of Pendleton and Greenville and the parts adjacent. He performed a Missionary tour of six weeks, satisfac- torily to the Board, and reported favourably of the prospect of the es- tablishment of congregations at the two above named places. Within a few weeks, the Rev. Mr. Dickinson, having been approved by the Board, in consequence of his producing to the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocess, ample Canonical testimonials from the Eastern Diocess, has been appointed the Society's Missionary for a season, atthose places and the South-Carolina Armoury ; at each of which, as appeared by regular official information, transmitted to the Bishop, congregations had been formed, by means of Mr. Dickinson's labours, as early as in June last." What was done in 1 820 has been done faithfully ever since, as need required. The society is now in its second century, but still vigorous and active. The Charleston Bible Society. No particulars concerning this organization are available. Christopher Edzvards Gadsden. "Christopher" was Christopher Edwards Gadsden. At this time he had recentl)- returned from Virginia, where on April 14, 1810, he had C 429 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE been ordained priest in Bruton Parish Church by Bishop Richard Channing Moore. A sketch of Bishop Gadsden will precede his letter of March 21, 1822. Richard Fur man. Richard Furman was born at Esopus, New York, in 1755. When he was very young his father removed to the high hills of Santee in South Carolina, where he pursued profitably his profession as a sur- veyor. He was also the prothonotary for the section of the state in which he lived. The young Richard was carefully brought up, and was in- structed thoroughly by his father in the common English branches, mathematics, and especially grounded in the English version of the Holy Scriptures. At an early age he gave indications of his regard for religion, and as he grew up began to fit himself for the holy ministry. The family were conscientious members of a Baptist Church. At the age of eighteen Mr. Furman was allowed to preach by the Baptist Association of the state. He soon showed his intellectual force and ar- dent piet}^ The spiritual destitution of that part of South Carolina was pitiable. He found a \\'arm welcome wherever he went, and established many congregations of the Baptist faith and order. His work w^as interrupted by the invasion of South Carolina by the British Army, which made it unsafe for patriots and compelled many churches to be closed. Mr. Furman was an ardent American, and took every possible occasion to uphold and plead the cause of the former colonists. During the Revolution he lived with his family in North Carolina and Virginia, preaching every Sunday, and attracting many of the prominent men of Virginia by his eloquence. He returned to his former home at Statesburg, South Carolina, Avhen the British left the state, and was received with much respect and affection. In 1787 he became pastor of the Baptist Church of Charleston. In this position he attained great eminence, and took an influential part in public affairs. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of South Carolina in 1790. He was the chosen orator of the Society of the Cincinnati upon the death of Washington, and his voice was heard at many meetings for civic and social purposes. Under him the growth of the congregation Mas rapid. He was president of the first Baptist Convention for the United States, held in 1814. He died August 25, 1825, at the age of seventy years. L 430 j SIMONS TO BOWEN His friend, Dr. William B. Johnson of Edgefield, South Carolina, says of him in Sprague's "Annals," volume vi, page 163: " As a Christian, the bearing of Dr. Furman w as pre-eminently that of a man of God, who set the Lord always before him, ordering his conversation aright, and acting under the solemn conviction, — ' Thou God seest me.'' The religion of this good and great man was truly a spiritual, practical religion, under whose iniiuence he was careful to maintain good works, thus letting his light shine before others w ith no false or doubtful lustre. Indeed, so eminent \\'as he for exemplary piety and holy li\ing, that the w hole city held him in ven- eration. The ungodly stood abashed in his sight, and the profligate carefully hid his iniquities from his view. A member of a bacchanalian part)' once said to his fellows in debauch, — ' Suppose Re\'. Mr. should enter the room, would you be restrained?' 'No,' was the re- ply. The names of other ministers of the city were mentioned, with the like inquiry, and with the like negative. Last of all. Dr. Fur- man's name was mentioned in the same way, when the universal exclamation Mas — 'Yes, Dr. Furman would restrain us — we could not stand lus presence.' It was no unfrequent remark that, if good works could save a man, the good works of Dr. Furman would assuredly secure Jum admission into Heaven." Dr. Furman published : Rewards of Grace conferred on Christ's Faithful People: A Sermon delivered in Charleston, on occasion of the death of the Rev. Oliver Hart, 1796 An Oration, delivered at the Charleston Orphan House before the Intendant and Wardens of the city, the Board of Commissioners, and a large Assembl}' of the Benefactors of the Institution, 1796 Humble Submission to Divine Sovereignty, the Duty of a Bereaved Nation : A Sermon commemorative of General Washington, 1800 A Sermon on the death of the Rev. Eklmund Botsford, 1819 Andrew Flinn. Andrew Flinn was born in Maryland in 1773. When he was only a year old his parents removed to Mecklenburg County, North Caro- lina. His father died \\ hen he was t\\elve years old, leaving his mo- ther A\ith six small children, and little money or other resources for c 431 ;] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE their support or education. By much hard Avork she was able to give to each a fair education and see them well placed in life. Andrew showed Avhen young that his mind was of a superior character. Friends en- couraged him to study and promised him their aid. He pursued a course in the classics, science, and mathematics under the direction of Dr. James Hall. He entered the University of North Carolina, where he maintained a high standing, and graduated in 1799. He then commenced his theological preparation for the ministry under the supervision of the Presbytery of Orange, and was licensed to preach in 1800. For some months he was at Hillsborough, where his ability and eloquence were recognized. In January, 1803, he was called to Fayetteville as a supply, but the congregation was so much pleased with him that he was duly called, ordained, and installed as pastor. By his firmness he corrected the practice which had prevailed of administering baptism in private, and in April, 1804, the first public baptism of children took place. The double duty of minister and teacher — for he was obliged to open a school to maintain himself — broke down his health, and in the fall of 1805 he went to Camden, South Carolina, where he organized and built up a large Presbyterian Church. He then went to Williamsburg District and revived the Churches at Bethel and Indiantown. Upon a visit to Charleston he preached in the Scotch Presbyterian Church several times. His manner and matter were well chosen, and the elo- quence with which he adorned them was so attractive that his hearers determined he must remain in the city. A subscription was commenced, and a new church was built in the upper part of the city at a cost of one hundred thousand dollars. While it was building Dr. Flinn gathered a congregation, which met in a vacant Methodist Church. It was duly incorporated as a Presbyterian Church. The new edifice was opened, and Dr. Flinn was installed April 4, 1811. His reputation grew rapidly, and he became widely known both in the North and South, and his parish had a rapid and healthy growth. In 1812 he was moderator of the General Assemblv of the Presbyterian Church. He died February 24, 1820, in the forty-eighth year of his age. Dr. Flinn married Martha Henrietta Walker. They had one daugh- ter, who married the Rev. John Dickson. Mrs. Flinn died in 1808. He married for his second wife, Mrs. Eliza Grimball, the widow of John Grimball, by whom he had no children. His friend, Dr. A. W. C 432 2 SIMONS TO BOWEN Leland of the Columbia Theological Seminary, says of him in Sprague's "Annals," volume iv, page 277: "In his personal appearance Dr. Flinn was both attractive and com- manding in a high degree. Dignity and mildness characterized his wliole deportment. Though rather below the ordinary height, his presence always commanded profound respect. His voice, his manner and countenance, were most pleasing and persuasive. Probably his powerful eloquence in the pulpit hardly produced more salutary im- pressions, than the kindness of his manner, and the charm of his social intercourse. "As a preacher, he was distinguished by earnestness, solemnity, and pathos. He maintained and vindicated the doctrines of grace \\ith singular boldness and ability. He was thoroughly a Presbyterian of the old school. The all-absorbing object of his ministry \\as to awaken the consciences of men, and lead them to the Saviour. The Cross and the Judgement Seat were ever prominently presented. In his pastoral labours, in private lectures and prayer meetings, his w hole heart was evidently engaged to save the souls committed to his charge. Hence, as might be expected, the attachment of his flock was most devoted ; while his afiection for them ^\■as manifested, not only by his untir- ing labours to promote their spiritual good, but by a prompt rejection of se\'eral o\'ertures to induce his removal to most advantageous situations. "In his attendance upon the judicatories of the Church, Dr. Flinn was faithful and exemplarv. Whether he was found in the General Assembl} % or the meetings of Synods and Presbyteries, his personal influence, his judicious counsels, and his glowing zeal, were always highly appreciated. "I may say with confidence that Dr. Flinn was exceedingly endeared to all who were brought near to him. He was a most sincere and faithful friend, and would always be on the alert to serve you by any means in his power. In his relations to the community, he was be- nevolent, public spirited and actively useful, — making it evident to all that he had learned to live not for himself alone. He was particu- larly distinguished for his liberality and zealous advocacy in sustain- ing all the benevolent institutions of the Church." Dr. Flinn published: A Sermon occasioned by the death of the Hon. Judge Wilds, de- C 433 H HOBART CORRESPONDENCE livered by the Desire of the Gentlemen of the Bar of Charleston, 1810 A Sermon preached at the Dedication of the Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston, 1811 A Sermon commemorative of the Rev. Dr. Keith, 1814 Mrs. Hum is. The printed records of St. Michael's Church and St. Philip's Church do not contain the name of this lady. Paul Trapier Gervais. "Paul " was Paul Trapier Gervais. A sketch of him is given in Vol- ume V, page 293. Theodore Dehoji. For notice see Volume V, page 535. Harleston Simons. "Harley" wasHarleston, the wife of James Dewar Simons. See sketch of her husband, Volume V, page 363. Margaret Boweti. Nathaniel Bowen married Margaret, a daughter of John Blake of Charleston, in 1805. They had ten children, of whom only four sur- vived the father. Nathaniel Bowen. For sketch see Volume V, page 542. Thomas Chiffelo. Dr. Henry Chiffelo was for many years pastor of the French Huguenot Church in Charleston. It is probable that Thomas «'as his son. C 434 H JOSEPH JACKSON [ From Joseph Jackson ] Bethlehem, Sund. Morning. My dear Friend, I SEIZE a few moments of this blessed morn to inform you where & how I am. I arrived here yesterday about four o'clock; &, thank God, am better in a degree. The lime-stone water agrees with my health, as the strangeness & pleasant- ness of every thing here delights my mind. The view from the Church & the steeple, after what had gratified me within the sacred edifice itself, was surprizing & even exhilarating & transporting to a disposition so formed & habituated as mine. A particular description I need not give to yoii who have seen & enjoyed the whole. This afternoon I expe6l, relu6lantly to proceed on my way ; & if I am able to sit to a pen a few minutes, you will hear of me. The water at Schooley's Mountains was refreshing, &, I conceived, beneficial to me; but the wild scenery of the place must I think be nearly as efficacious to a stranger as the qual- ity of the water. As a fountain, it is nothing to the chalybe- ate in my neighbour. The gas must be lost from the feeble- ness of the stream. What is more to the purpose, & more congenial to the hour, the fraternal union which appears here, from a company o{ brethren dwelling together at unity, is salutary to me above most things. It is even already more ravishing than the many exquisite prospe6ls which I have en- joyed upon this route agreeably to what you told me. How extremely did I miss it, in not coming up this way at first! If I am spared to visit my friend at Short-Hills again, I shall surprize him by suddenly appearing from behind the moun- tains. You will see by the change of ink, where I was interrupted c 435 ;] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE by a visit from my Moravian guide; who called to accompany me to Church. Most affe6lionately, J. J. P.S. M! Smith begs his respe6ls to you. Monday, 2 o'clock, p.m. I am now at Sellars's Tavern; upon the German Town road about 1 3 miles from Philad^ ; which I hope to reach to-night. I wait here for dinner, to enjoy a favorite glass of lime-stone. The heat has been excessive; but still, thank God, I am able to travel — though with difficulty. The prospeft of reaching my poor parish in time, & retrospe6l upon what I have en- joyed upon this route — of your kind choosing, contribute jointly to support me. One remark I cannot suppress, in writ- ing to you, that the Moravians, from what I have observed, are rather intent upon a popular line of condu6l & an accom- modating language, than remarkable for a just appreciation of that Episc! Order which they hold pre-eminently above many of those denominations who w'j no doubt be glad to reduce them to a level with themselves. The Bishop was absent, & I saw the officiating minister of the day only in company with others: so that I could have no particular conversation. You may be able, from a nearer & completer acquaintance with them, to say whether I am right. Dinner is on the table & waiting: therefore, adieu for the present. With kind remembrance requested to M'.' H. I am. Rev. & very dear Sir, your truly afl'eftionate friend Superscription: JoS. JaCKSON The Rev?D'! Hobart, City of New- York. Endorsement : J. Jackson. I 8 10.* *The letter is undated, but from the endorsement we know it was written IniSio, and as the visit to Bethlehem was probably in the summer, the letter is placed among the July letters of 18 10. Ed. C 43« J JOSEPH JACKSON ANNOTATIONS Bethlehem , Pennsylvania. This town is on the Lehigh River, five miles east of Allentown and fift}-five miles north of Philadelphia. It was founded in 1740 by mem- bers of the Unitas Fratrum, otherwise known as Moravians, and w as the parent setdement in America. Here they established schools for boys and girls. They lived in strict seclusion from the world, but from this centre sent forth missionaries to the Indians, whose work \\as greatly blessed. The schools have educated many ^vho afterwards became distinguished. Schooley's Mountain. The tillage of Schooley's Mountain is in Washington township, Morris County, New Jersey, and eighteen miles from Morristow n. The mountain belongs to the ridge on the western border of Morris County, which forms a part of the Blue Ridge Mountain range. Its ele\ation abo^'e the sea level is twelve hundred and sixtj-eight feet. It derives its name from a family who once owned a large portion of it. For more than a hundred j'ears it has been the summer home for many from New York, Philadelphia, and other cities. Thomas F. Gordon gives this description of the spring on page 234 of his ' ' Gazetteer of New Jersey : ' ' "The spring is, in strictness, a rill which issues from a perpendicu- lar rock, having an eastern exposure, between 40 and 50 feet above the level of a brook, which gurgles over the stones, and foams down the rocks in the channels beneath. A small wooden trough is adapted to the fissure, so as to convey the \\ ater to a platform \\ here the visitors assemble, and to the structure containing the baths. The temperature of the water is 56° F. , being 6° warmer than the spring water nearest the summit. The fountain emits about 30 gallons per hour; which quantit}^ does not vary with any change of season or weather. The water, like other chalybeates, leaves a deposit of oxi- dized iron as it flows, M'hich discolours the troughs, baths, and even the drinking vessels. The bare taste and appearance shows that it is a chalybeate ; and it is strongly characterized by the peculiar astrin- gency and savour of ferruginous impregnations. Though remarkably C 437 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE clear when first taken, the water becomes turbid upon standing for some time in the open air, and after a long interval, an iridescent pellicle forms on its surface. Ochre and other indications of iron are dispersed extensively through the surrounding rocks and soil. Iron ore is so plentiful in the vicinity that furnaces are worked, both in the eastern and western district of the chain, and much of the ore is magnetic. Grey limestone is found at the base of the hills and along the valleys." Mr. Smith. Unless Mr. Smith is a son of Robert Smith of Philadelphia, there are no particulars available concerning him. A list of the children of Robert and Rebecca (Hobart [Potts] ) Smith is given in Volume II, page 119. Sellers' Taver?i. The ELditor is indebted to William Ives Rutter, Jr., the secretary of the Church Historical Society, for the following particulars: Sellers' Tavern was situated on the Bethlehem turnpike, about twelve miles northwest of Doylestown, in Bucks County. It was established in the latter part of the eighteenth century by Samuel Sellers, who kept it for many years. It became a place of considerable importance, for the Bethlehem pike was one of the great highways and a thorough- fare for passengers and goods between the Lehigh region and Phil- adelphia. In 1799 the troops sent to quell the John Fries rebellion rendezvoused there. In 1820 the post-office, "Sellers' Tavern," was established, and Thomas Sellers was appointed postmaster. This name was retained until 1866, when it was changed to Sellersville, Avhich is the present appellation, the village having grown up around the tavern. C 438 3 CHARLES STEWART CHARLES, the fifth son of the Earl of Galloway, was born at Galloway House, Wigtonshire, Scotland, April 13, 1775. Hewas educated at home by private tutors until he entered the Uni\ersity of Oxford. He graduated in 1799, and was made a fellow of All Souls' College. Upon his ordination in 1799 hewas presented to the living of Orton Longueville and Botolph Bridge, near Peterborough. It had been his intention to become a missionary in India after a few years of ^vork in England. While his plans were in abeyance, he attended a meeting of the Venerable Society, where he heard such a doleful account of the work in Canada that he offered himself to the Society and was gladly accepted. He was stationed at St. Armand, ^\•here three clergymen had laboured without any result in the seven years from 1800 to 1807. Upon his arrival at the litde village in October, 1807, the landlord of the inn told him that not very long before a preacher had come to settle there, who after a very short time found the people so wicked and abandoned that he would not remain, and left in despair. "Then," said Mr. Stewart, " this is the very place for me; here I am needed; and by God's grace here I will remain, and trust to Him, in whose hand are the hearts of all people, for success." His first service was held at the inn, with a small attendance. But his evident sincerity, his hearty sympathy with them, his plain and direct manner of speech won upon the people until the congregation became too large for the inn, and the school-house was secured. Mr. Stewart found that his influence over the community was increasing, and soon he projected the building of a church, which was approved. The congregation gave according to its ability, and Mr. Ste\\art soli- cited money from friends in England and in other parts of Canada, In 1809 a church was built in the eastern part of the mission, which soon had a congregation of a thousand persons. The communicants increased from six to forty-four, and sixty persons were confirmed in 1809. His work comprised a large territory, and on some of his mis- sionary tours he held a service almost everyday in different settlements. In 1811 a large church was built and opened in the western part of the mission. These two churches were the onlv provision made for the religious needs of a population of forty thousand persons. When in C 439 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE 1815 he finally took his proposed journey to England, he spent nearly two years there pleading the cause of Canada, and secured from his friends a fund of t\\ enty-three hundred pounds, with which assist- ance was given in building twenty-four churches in the poorer set- tlements. Upon his return in 1817 he secured a capable missionary for St. Armand, and removed to Hatley in the eastern portion of the Eastern Township. There conditions were even more forlorn than at St. Armand. On the part of the missionary there was the same per- sistence and quiet, effective work as before. Bishop Mountain made a visitation of Hatley in 1819, and thus reports to the Venerable So- ciety the conditions under which Mr. Ste^vart laboured, as given in Pascoe's "Two Hundred Years of the S. P. G.," page 145 : ' ' I found him in occupation of a small garret in a wooden house, reached by a sort of ladder, or something between that and a stair- case: here he had one room in which were his little open bed, his books and his writing table — ever3^thingof the plainest possible kind. The farmer's family, who lived below, boarded him and his ser- vant. Soon after my arrival I was seized with an illness, and he im- mediately gave me up his room and made shift for himself in some other part of the house, how I know not. And here, buried in the woods, and looking out upon the dreary landscape of snow — some thousands of miles away from all his connexions, many of whom were among the highest nobility of Britain — this simple and single- hearted man, very far from strong in bodily health, Mas labouring to build up the Church of God and advance the cause of Christ among a population, who were yet to be moulded to anything approaching to order, uniformity or settled habit of any kind in religion — utter strangers to the Church of England, with I believe the exception of a single family, and not participants in the great majority of instances of either of the Sacraments of the Christian religion." It is understood that at this time Dr. Stewart and his servant were living on a dollar a day, and he had limited his personal expenses to two himdred and fifty pounds a year that he might give the rest of his income, four hundred pounds, "to public and private beneficial purposes." In 1819 he was made visiting missionary for the Diocese of Quebec. In the course of this work he went throughout Upper and Lower Canada, organized many new parishes, built churches, and obtained C 440 ] CHARLES STEWART missionaries for them. It was a position which would tax severelj- the strength and endurance of any one now, but in those primitive days, when the roads were few and bad, the discomfort and fatigue were greatly increased. Bishop Mountain, who had been a faithful pioneer Bishop, died June 16, 1825. Dr. Stewart was nominated as his suc- cessor, and was consecrated January 1, 1826, at Lambeth, by Charles Manners Sutton, Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by Bishops Howley, Van Mildert, and Bloomfield. Bishop Stewart now stood in a new relation to his brethren who had previously gi\en him their love and esteem. The ten years of his episcopate were years in which the Church in Canada increased rapidlv. The Bishop was the chief missionary, and under him peace, contentment, and quietness prevailed. He died at London, England, July 13, 1837, in the sixty-second year of his age. Henry J. Morgan, in his "Sketches of Celebrated Canadians," saysof himon page 256 : "Bred as the son of the Earl of Galloway, in all the wealth and luxury that appertain to a scion of a noble house, brought up amidst all the temptations and hazards which beset the path of the young and noble, in their progress through college and the university, (and he might have aspired to the highest places in the many worldly enjoyments held forth to the sons of the aristocratic families of England), he passed through the two first ordeals unscathed ; and pure and spotless in character, through no worldly motives except to do good to his fellow creatures, he entered the ministry as a meek servant and instrument of God. With such purposes in view he came to this country, and endured direst privations as a missionary, passing from one place to another in the depth of winter, without perhaps, (in those days, many years ago), a prospect of a shelter for his head, or a bed for his wearied body; and, even when raised to the high and important office as head of the church of this province, when age and sickness had crept upon him, he continued in the good work, going from one place to another, never wearied, never heedful of his own health, but all intent on the welfare of his flock and people ; until finally, a not very strong con- stitution was undermined, and death closed his earthly labors. Be- vond doubt he has met with his re\\ard, for seldom did mortal ever strive, work, suffer and endure more in the service of his Divine Master than did the zealous and upright Bishop Stewart." [ 441 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Charles Stewart ] S' Armand Lower Canada July 19. iSlo. Reverend Sir, THOUGH I am not personally acquainted with you I take the liberty of troubling you with a Letter. I lately became acquainted with Miss Aspin wall at Montreal, & on my informing her of my earnest desire to procure a Clergyman or Candidate for Orders from the United States she recom- mended me to apply to you. She was so good as to say she would speak to you on the subje6l, but as it may be some time before she can have an opportunity of seeing you I venture to write to you without delay. With a sincere desire of promoting the Gospel to the great- est extent in my power I sailed from England in August 1 807, & I have been in S' Armand constantly since 061:ober 1807. For many good reasons, of a public nature chiefly, it is my intention to go to England for a twelve month as soon as I can get a substitute to do my Duty here in my absence. God Almighty has blessed my exertions here, so that I have two large congregations. I have got one Church built, & another is building. Therefore I can not think of leaving them with- out a Shepherd. Foreseeing that I should return to England I have been endeavouring for nearly two years to get a Clergyman from thence & you will be surprised ( for I am ) to hear that I must not expe61: success there. My terms are the salary which I receive for my Duty here, namely, £150 Ster- ling a year, & if necessary I might be induced to make a small addition to this. If you could assist me in procuring a Person to take my Charge in my absence you would confer a great favor on me C 442 ^ CHARLES STEWART & advantage to the Church by supplying such a help. A Can- didate for Orders, properly qualified, would be preferred by the Bishop, & he should not be younger than two & twenty years & a half. I am not absolutely certain on these two last points, but nearly so. The Bishop fully approves of my in- tentions, & whenever I return from England will be happy to provide for the Clergyman who takes my situation in my absence. He is in great want of Clergymen, for various ap- plications have been made to him. The usual salary is ^150 Sterling, but in a few places it is more. The Rev'! C. Cotton is placed about twelve miles to the North of where I live, & I should hope on my return that my Assistant might be placed a good many miles East of this where a Clergyman is very much wanted. The Seignoury of S' Armand is bounded on the South by Vermont, & on the west by Missiskoui Bay, Lake Champlain. It is only four miles wide, but 18 long. Several hihabitants of Sheldon, Vermont, are Members of my Church, & I have preached there, & administered the Sacraments. The Rev'* A. Brunson of Manchester writes me that a Con- vention will be holden at Fairfield, 22 miles from here, on the first Wednesday in September next. I hope it will be in my power to attend it. Whenever I go to England I shall endeavour to sail from New York. Therefore I hope to have the pleasure of waiting on you in the course of next Spring or Summer, or sooner. Perhaps I should wish to sail even in Winter, but certainly, if I may so speak, next Summer. I ought however to say that with regard to the event of all these things I faithfully trust in Providence. I hope you may be an instrument in his hands of serving me & the Church here as well as where you are. I had the pleasure some time ago of reading the Essays on C 443 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE the Church published by you : & I sent them to my Diocesan the Bishop of Lincohi, for I have been Re6lor of a small Living in England ever since the year 1 799. I shall only add that I saw Miss Aspinwall set out from Montreal for Quebec with M? Wolsey & the rest of the Party on the s"!*^ of July: and that I am with great respeft Rev^ Sir Your humble Servant C Stewart. My Address is the Hon*"'*^ & Rev' C. Stewart Huntsburgh Vermont. Superscription : The Reverend T)" Hobart Assistant Minister of Trinity Church New York. ANNOTATIONS Emily Phillips Aspinzvall. Emily Phillips was a dauf^hter of John Aspinwall, the junior partner in the firm of Gilbert 8c John Aspinwall. Their counting-house was at No. 186 Queen Street. They were large importers and wholesale job- bers of dry goods. They also sold on commission for foreign houses, and bought domestic goods for foreign account. They owned several ships. He afterward formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, Gardner G. Rowland, under the name of Rowland & Aspinwall. It became one of the best known shipping firms in the city. Miss Aspinwall married Edward John, a son of Muirson Woolsey. Jacob Moimtain. Jacob Mountain was born at Thwaite Hall, Norfolk, England, in 1750. He was educated at Wyndham grammar school and Caius College, Cambridge. Upon his ordination he was appointed to St. Andrew's Church, Norwich, and after holding various preferments, C 444 J CHARLES STEWART was consecrated the first Bishop of Quebec in 1793. He died June 16, 1825. His son, George Jehoshaphat Mountain, was Bishop of Quebec from 1850 to 1863. Charles Caleb Cotton. Charles Caleb Cotton was made deacon by the Bishop of Lincoln, Dr. George Pretyman, and ordained priest by the Bishop of Quebec, Dr. Jacob Mountain. He was appointed by the Venerable Society to the charge of St. Armand and Dunham, Canada, in 1804, and served until 1807. He was relieved of the care of St. Armand by the arrival of the Hon. and Rev. Charles Stewart. He continued in charge of Dunham until his death in 1848, having served as missionary forty- four years. Abraham Bronson. For sketch see page 388. Sir George Pretyma7i Tomline. George, a son of George Pretyman, \\ho was a tradesman in Bury St. Edmunds, was born in that town, October 9, 1750. He entered the University of Cambridge, and was a student at Pembroke Hall. In 1772 he graduated as a senior wrangler and the first of Smith's Classics. In the follo\\'ing year he was made a fellow and public tutor of Pembroke Hall. He also became private tutor to William Pitt the younger. In 1782 he was appointed rector of Corwin, Merioneth- shire. He was made a prebend of Westminster in 1784, and in 1785 rector of Sudbourn cum Offord. When William Pitt was made First Lord of the Treasury in 1784, he selected his former tutor as private secretary. The Prime Minister used his influence for the promotion of Dr. Pretyman, and in 1787 gave him the Bishopric of Lincoln and the Deanery of St. Paul's, London. He was consecrated at Lambeth, March 11, 1787, by John Moore, Archbishop of Canterbury; William Ashburnham, Bishop of Chichester; Shute Barrington, Bishop of Salisbury; and Beilby Porteus, Bishop of Chester. In 1803 Bishop Pretvman assumed the name of Tomline in order to inherit an estate. Upon the death of Dr. John Randolph in 1813, he refused the see of London, but w hen the see of Winchester was made vacant in 1820 by the death of the Hon. Brownlow North, Bishop C 445 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Tomline accepted it. He died November 14, 1827. Bishop Tomline published, in addition to several important charges: Elementsof Christian Theology, 1799. 14th edition. Edited byH. Stab- bing, D.D. 1843 Expositionof the XXXIX Articles. Edited by R. B. Paul. Oxford, 1835 Refutation of Calvinism. 1811 Memoirs of the Life of Pitt. 1821 In a note to his poem, "Pursuits of Literature," Thomas James Ma- thias says of Bishop Tomline : "He is a man of great learning, discernment and ability; his writ- ings are in my opinion, distinguished by singular temper and moder- ation, by accuracy and a clear perception of the subject which he is treating, and by a zeal according to knowledge." Abby ( How/and) JVoobey. Abby, a sister of George Gardner and Samuel S. Howland, married George Muirson Woolsey in 1797. Mr. Woolsey was a son of Ben- jamin Woolsey, a successful merchant of New York. George Woolsey became a prominent shipping merchant, and was largely interested in sugar refining, with his brother, William Walter Woolsey. Mrs. Woolsey died in London in 1833. Among their children were Charles, born in 1802, who was lost on the Lexington, which burned on the shore of Long Island, January 13, 1840, and Edward John, who married Miss Aspinwall. Hobart's Essays o?i the SubjeSl of Episcopacy . These were most likely the Essays to which Mr. Stewart alluded. For notice see Volume V, page 165. Huntsbiirgh. According to Zadock Thompson's "History of Vermont," Franklin, at present a post town in the north part of Franklin County, was granted October 24, 1787, and chartered to Jonathan Hunt and his associates March 19, 1789, by the name of Huntsburgh. C 446 '] DANIEL BARBER DANIEL Barber was born at Simsbury, Connecticut, October 2, 1756. He was made deacon by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Seabury in Christ Church, Middletown, October 29, 1786. He had previously been acting as lay reader in Vermont. After his ordination he officiated at Manchester, Sandgate, and other places in Vermont. In 1794 he removed to the eastern part of the state, where he preached in manv places, and in April, 1795, w as elected rector of Union Church, Clare- mont. New Hampshire. He also continued to visit towns on the Ver- mont side of the Connecticut River. It \\as a plan of his to join to- gether parishes on the eastern side of the Connecticut River in Vermont and those in New Hampshire into a district. When the matter was brought before the General Convention in 1801, it was determined that they should put themselves under the jurisdiction of a Bishop of one of the neighbouring states until a Bishop should be duly con- secrated and settled in those states. Daniel Barber was a man fertile in expedients, a missionary ready to endure any hardships, and one who advanced the interests of the Church wherever he went. In 1818 he followed his son, Virgil Horace Barber, into the Roman Catholic Communion. He w^as sent as missionary to Vermont, and is said to have formed the first Roman Catholic congregations in that state. He spent his last days in a monaster}' at Georgetown, District of Columbia. He died at St. Inigoes, Maryland, in 1834. [ From Daniel Barber ] Claremont Newhampshire August 2"'^ 18 10. RevPand Dear Sir, THE Ele6lion of a Bishop for the four Eastern States took a different turn from my Calculation when I wrote you. Individuals and Churchesoften have different views and wishes to be accomphshed, as well as local Prejudices which nothing can Remove. Ml" Griswold was the only Man in which all par- ties (or nearly all) could be united, and I am in much doubt i 447 H HOBART CORRESPONDENCE should he not accept (as is probable he will not) we shall find it nearly impossible to EIe61 another, the true spirit of Episco- pacy is dying among us. A Clergyman told me that to have a Bishop was a matter of total indifference with him, as he had always Baptised without sponsors, his people needed not to be confirmed. I was astonished at his Do^lrine. Whilst the Beast and the fals Prophet are every where awake and alive to tlieir Obje6l. The constitution we adopted for these four states you have doubtless seen. I hope it may be produ6live of salu- tary Effe6ls,and that shortly the Churches here may Rise & shine. My People are much engaged to have John Chickleys short and Easy Method with the Deists, together with his argu- ments for Episcopacy Reprinted. I have thought it might be more useful to Common Readers if the Stile was modernized and the arguments Rendered more easy and familiar. If you, or D! Bowden would undertake it the thing would be Com- pleat. I wish you to make it a serious subje61: and send us the Conditions of its publications.! think I can procure you a hand- some number of subscribers. If you and Dr Bowden cannot assist in it, we shall attempt to Print it in its present state, there is a Man in my Parish who has proposed to print it at his own Expense. I wish you to write me on this subje6l as soon as possible for many are engaged about the work going on. the following wish to be subscribers for the Churchmans Magazines. Doft."^ Trask, Windsor Vermont. Solomon Hubbard Claremont N. H. I wish you to be so good as to furnish me with the corre61: history account of the Church of England under the Reign of Elisabeth and particularly the Proof or Certainty of Arch- Bishop Parkers Consecration. I liaveReadRobersons Englands C 448 ] DANIEL BARBER RefonTiation,& also heard theObjc6lions of the Roman Catho- lic Clergy. Indeed I want " more light." I hope and wish to hear from you shortly, and believe me to be your friend and Brother Daniel Barber Rev." D" Hobart Superscription : RevP John H. Hobart D.D. Trinity Church City of New York. ANNOTATIONS Alexander Viets Griszvold. For sketch see Volume V, page 526. Jolm Check ley. John Checkley was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1680. He was a pupil in the Latin School under its famous master, Ezekiel Cheever. He completed his collegiate course at 0.\'ford, after \\hich he travelled on the Continent. After his return to Boston he published, in 1723, ' ' A Modest Proof of the Order and Government settled bv Christ and His Apostles in the Church," which aroused much anger against him on the part of the ministers and people of Massachusetts. It had a w ide circulation, and caused some to follow Samuel Johnson and Dr. Cutler into the Church. His republication in 1723 of Rev. Charles Leslie's "Short and Easy Method with the Deists," a book that had for more dian twenty years been standard, brought upon him not only abuse, but also an action for libel, as he had added to the treatise a short tract upon Episcopacy. The trial was famous in New England history. The jury uere uncertain whether any \\ riting in fa\our of Episcopacy were libellous or not, and declared him guilty if it were. The court decided that it was, and on November 27,1 724, decreed a fine of fifty pounds. When Mr. Checkley went to England in 1728 to seek holv orders, he republished his pamphlet. Even then the malice of the New England Puritans pursued him and poisoned the mind of the Bishop of London against him by false assertions of his want of learning. But still, C 449 H HOBART CORRESPONDENCE although he did not obtain his desire, he persisted, in the meantime doing all a layman could to advance true religion. In 1739 he once more went to England, and although there were unkind attestations against him, was ordained, and on his return became the minister of King's Chapel, Providence. His burning zeal made him a good parish priest. He died October 14, 1742, in his sixtj'-second year. He was a true and unselfish champion of the Church. In 1715 he married a sister of Dr. Ebenezer Miller, missionary at Braintree, Massachusetts. They had two children : John, who graduated at Harvard in 1738, and then pursued a theological course with his father. He went to England, was ordained, and appointed to Newark, New Jersey, but died in Eng- land of small-pox ; and Rebecca, who married Henry Paget, an Irish gentleman. John Bowden. For sketch see page 270. Nahum Trask. The town of Windsor was granted to several proprietors b}^ Governor Benning Wentworth, July 6, 1761. It was settled before 1771, and the town organized in 1772. Nahum Trask was among the earlier settlers, and was included in the tax list of 1786. He became a prac- tising physician of high repute. He was one of the founders of the State Medical Society, organized November 6, 1813. Solomo7i Hubbard. While several Hubbard families were in Claremont soon after its settlement in 1764, and some were connected with Union Church from the time it was organized as a parish in 1772, the name of Solomon Hubbard is not found in any available records of that parish. In Orvil J. Wait's "History of Claremont," published in 1895 by the town, is this allusion to him, on page 181 : "On the old road to Newport a mile and a half east of the village is the Solomon Hubbard farm." William Robertson. Mr. Barber refers to the second book of Robertson's "History of Charles the Fifth." [ 450 ;] BOWDEN TO MOORE [ John Bow den to Benjamin Moore ] Cheshire Augt S'"" 1810. R^ Rev"&D« Sir, THIS will be handed to you by M'^ Isaac Jones, the congregational minister of whom you have heard me speak. He goes to N. Y. with, what I have no doubt, you will think sufficient testimonials to character, soundness of princi- ple &c. I hope no untoward circumstance will occur, either to prevent or delay his ordination. He was at the expence of a passage to the city while you were absent; &, poor man; he cannot well bear it. He has a wife & child, which renders it necessary for him to be settled as soon as possible. Perhaps Catskil or Duanesboro' might do. Or perhaps it would do to attach him to M'' Nash. I mention M"" Nash in preference to M"^ Baldwin or Phelps, because several of M"^ Jones' Wood- bridge acquaintance have moved into Otsego county ; & if as a missionary he could have i oo^ pr an. & could obtain another hundred from the people, he would be contented. He is said to be a pretty good scholar, to have a pleasing voice, & to be above the ordinary rank of speakers. But when you hear him you will be better able to appreciate his talents. Alive as I am to every thing that would in the slightest de- gree be disreputable to the Ch, I am perfectly satisfied after minute inquiry, that M' Jones will be a useful man: & there- fore I heartily join my testimony with that of the standing committee in favor of the man's character & principles. Will you be so good, by Mr J. on his return, to let me know what you think of him, in every thing that will come under your observation; & where, you think, he may be most use- fully employed. C 4.51 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE The day after I left N Y. I found my family in good health. With respefts to M'''* Moore & family I am with much regard your friend & h'''^ Serv' John Bowden. Superscription : Right Rev" Bishop Moore Vesey Street New York. ANNOTATIONS Isaijc Jones. For notice see page 413. St. Luke's Church, Cat skill. For notice see Volume IV, page 294. Christ Church, Duanesburgh. For notice see Volume II, page 437. Daniel Nash. For sketch see Volume III, page 110. Amos Glover Baldzvin. For sketch see Volume V, page 233. Davenport Phelps. For sketch see Volume III, page 3. Charity Moore. For mention see Volume II, page 237. C 452 '2 DANIEL NASH [ From Daniel Nash ] Exeter, Otsego County, August I 8. 1810, Rev and Dear Sir, I WROTE to you immediately after I received your kind Letter by Mr Jones and sent by a Gentleman who resides about Twenty miles from this — after some Weeks I saw him and he told me that he called at your house, but you was ab- sent with Ml' Hobart from the City, he brought the Letter back. That Letter would have explained to you how and why Mr Martin was introduced by me to Mr Warner, who, I sup- posed was in good standing in the Churcii — but never did I imagine he would push himself forward to be introduced to you or to the Bishop — What he did, he performed without any solicitation on my part and I certainly cannot be accountable for his condu6l — I can hardly account for his attachment to me — I have only used the same civility towards him as I do to every one — but as far as I have information he speaks of me in the most exalted manner — truly I do not admire such warm attachments — yet I must make some allowance for him con- sidering the Nation to which he belongs and the hard usage he meets with from the Predestinarians — And to you, my Dear Brother, I have nothing to send, only words of acknow- ledgment foryourgoodness — You request me to make known my situation and you do it in a manner as tho' you did not ap- prove of my being silent on the subje6l — You certainly know that the less needy are those who most frequently complain — I had no demand on you — why then should I trouble you? I have carefully endeavoured to bring my mind to my situation — in this way I have enjoyed happiness — if I did otherwise how could I exhort my People to be content in whatever sta- tion they are placed? I think on our Divine Master, he had no C 453 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE where to lay his head — what have I merited? why should I complain? Indeed I feel as tho' it was wrong in me — and in the general way I am perfe6tly careless about worldlymatters, untill necessity calls my attention — Do you know my difficult station? do you know my fatigues — my arduous labours? you cannot know them — you have no adequate conception — did I pay attention to the World I never could accomplish them — Why I am not better provided for by my People — is in some Degree because the most of them have felt determined to have me remove from the Place where I now reside — I have informed them of the decision of the Bishop and I hope they will assist me in building the next Season. While M? Nash was able to labour I felt but little concern — but as soon as she grew infirm my situation was much altered for the worse. The Bishop undoubtedly has given you some idea of this County — tho' he would not have found me so well pro- vided for things even decent in my house had it not been for the very seasonable supply which you sent me and for which I return you many thanks — M'!' Nash desires you to present her Respefts to M'.' Hobart with her hearty acknow- ledgment for her kindness. The Lord willing, I shall see you at the Convention — when I shall discourse on many subje6ls relative to the Church. With much esteem I am your obliged friend Daniel Nash. Superscription : Rev. John H. Hobart D.D. New York. C 454 H DANIEL NASH ANNOTATIONS Isaac Jones. For notice see page 413. So/omon Martin. Solomon Martin, Daniel Bissell, GiiidoL. Bisse!l,andGurdon Hunt- ington were among the pioneers in the settlement of Unadilla, Otsego County. Some persons were there as early as 1790. In 1796 Solomon Martin purchased Lot 96, containing one hundred and fifty acres, for Avhich he paid one hundred and fifty-one pounds and five shillings. He w as one of the most enterprising men in the village, bought land in large quantities, had a large sawmill, kept a general store, and for twenty years did a profitable business. He was acti\e in village, county, and state affairs, and ser\'ed as sheriff of Otsego County from 1802 to 1806. He was a member of the New York legislature for t\\o terms. He was a parishioner and generous supporter of St. Mat- thew's Church. He died in 1816, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church-yard. General Martin married Susan Colt of Catskill, in 1796. They had four sons, Edward, William, Benjamin, and Robert. The family home was on the main street, on the site of the house recently occupied by Marvin Sweet, which was built and occupied by Norman H. Adams, rector of St. Matthew's Church. His name is perpetuated in Martin Brook, which flows through the village. George Warner. For notice see Volume IV, page 269. Olive Nash. For notice see Volume IV, page 541. C 455 U BENJAMIN TREDWELL ONDERDONK BENJAMIN Tredwell, a son of Dr. John and Deborah (Ustick) Onderdonk, was born in New York City, July 15, 1791. The famil}^ had been long settled near Hempstead on Long Island. Dr. Onderdonk \vas a well-known physician, and a vestryman of Trinity Church from 1801 to 1832. His son Benjamin was carefullj' educated under his supervision, and graduated from Columbia College in 1809. He then became a member of the Theological Society under the direc- tion of Dr. Hobart, his fellow members being young men who after- M'ards attained distinction in the Church. He was made deacon by Bishop Hobart in St. Paul's Chapel, New York City, August 2, 1812. He at once commenced to officiate in Trinity Parish, under the direc- tion of the Bishop, and occasionally elsewhere. He was appointed an assistant minister of Trinity Church, Newark, New Jersey, July 26, 1815. Mr. Onderdonk did faithfully the work assigned him. He had great executive ability, and in 1816 was made secretary of the Con- vention of the diocese. He was also a member of the standing com- mittee, and served on the boards of many societies and on important committees. He soon held a very confidential position with the Bishop, and had a firm grasp of the condition of every parish in the diocese. His advice on constitutional and canonical questions was always sound, and was generally followed by Bishop Hobart. In 1817 Mr. Onderdonk was made secretary of the House of Bishops. From 1821 to 1829 he was a deputy to the General Convention. Upon the opening of the reorganized General Theological Seminary in New York City in 1822, he was made professor of the nature, ministry, and polity of the Church. Upon the death of Bishop Hobart in September, 1830, Dr. Onder- donk was elected as his successor by the Convention of the diocese, Fridaj', October 8, 1830. It is said that Bishop Hobart expressed his opinion that Dr. Onderdonk m as best qualified of all the clergy in the diocese for the episcopate. A few votes were cast for Dr. Wain- wright of Grace Church, and for Dr. Anthon of St. Stephen's Church. Dr. Onderdonk was consecrated in St. John's Chapel, New York City, Friday, November 26, 1830. Morning Prayerwas said by Dr. Lyell of Christ Church, the Lessons being read by Dr. Milnor of St. George's C 456 3 BENJAMIN TREDWELL ONDERDONK Church. The consecrator was the \enerable Presiding Bishop, Dr. White, assisted by Dr. Henry Ustick Onderdonk, Assistant Bishop of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Thomas Church Brownell, Bishop of Con- necticut. The sermon \\ as preached by the Bishop of Connecticut from Colossians iv. 17. Dr. Onderdonk's episcopate \\ as marked by great at- tention to the establishment of new parishes where needed, and the sus- taining of the older missionary work in the central and western part of the state. Under his auspices the New York City Mission was organ- ized. He was careful to ascertain the needs of the clergy, and to provide for them as far as possible. His visitations Mere frequent, even in the more remote parts of the state. So great was the growth of the towns and cities in western New York, and so prompt had been the Church to form parishes where needed, that only two years after his consecra- tion the question of a di\ ision of the diocese was discussed, and in 1834 the Bishop introduced the topic into his Convention address. A com- mittee was appointed, and after the passage of a permissive canon by theGeneral Conventionof 1838, the Diocese of Western New York was organized. While the sphere of his labours Mas narrowed, the Bishop found no reduction of work, for there was then activity in every part of the diocese. Bishop Onderdonk had the full confidence of his clergy, and with them carried out the plans of Bishop Hobart. When the Oxford Movement commenced, Mith its tracts and treatises upon the Church doctrine and practice almost forgotten in England, no surprise at the doctrine set forth was expressed in New York and Connecticut, for it had been the recognized teaching of those dioceses. When the tracts were attacked by the party knonn as Evangelical, Bishop On- derdonk defended them in his sermons, addresses, and charges. This brought upon him denunciation and abuse. At length the culmination came, when the Bishop of New York, overruling the protest made by Dr. Henry Anthon and Dr. Hugh Smith, during the service in St. Stephen's Church, New York City, Sunday, July 2, 1843, admitted Arthur Carey with other graduates of the General Theological Semi- nary to the holy order of deacon. They accused Mr. Carey of holding "things contrary to the doctrine of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States and in close alliance w ith the errors of the Church of Rome." The Bishop made a brief statement that the accusation had been fully investigated by him, and a special examination held by six of the most learned, worthiest, and wisest of the presbyters of the [ 457 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE diocese, and no just cause was found for rejecting the application of the candidate, "and, therefore, all these persons being found meet to be ordered, are commended to the prayers of the Congregation." A fierce and bitter assault was made upon Bishop Onderdonk in newspapers, pamphlets, clerical meetings, and private gatherings. The issue was sharply drawn between the upholders and the oppo- nents of the "Oxford Tracts." The Bishop retained the confidence of the greater portion of the diocese, as A\as shown in the Conven- tion of 1843, \\ hen resolutions of censure were introduced which were rejected by a vote of one hundred and one to eighteen. Among the defenders of the Bishop's course was Dr. Stephen Higginson T3'ng, then rector of the Church of the Epiphany, Philadelphia, afterward rector of St. George's Church, New York City. Rumours which had been circulated in various parts of the diocese were discussed at Philadelphia during the session of the General Con- vention in October, 1844. Under the provisions of a new canon for the trial of a Bishop passed at that Convention, known as Canon III of 1844, a presentment of Bishop Onderdonk was made by Bishop Meade of Virginia, Bishop Otey of Tennessee, and Bishop Elliott of Georgia to the Presiding Bishop, Dr. Chase, of Illinois, charging him with ' ' being guilty of immorality and impurity in the several specifi- cations hereinafter more particularly set forth." Bishop Chase then summoned the Court of Bishops to meet in the Sunday-School room of St. John's Chapel in the city of New York, Tuesday, December 10, 1844. The Bishop of Maryland was elected clerk of the court, and appointed as his assistant Anthony Ten Broeck, " a presbyter of the Diocese of New Jersey." The presenters had as counsel the Hon. Hiram Ketchum of New York City, and the Hon. David B. Ogden appeared for the respondent. The sessions were daily and many wit- nesses were examined. On Thursday, Januarys, 1845, the Court of Bishops proceeded to vote on the eight specifications in the presentment, when eleven Bishops declared Bishop Onderdonk guilty and six declared him not guilty. The formal judgement \\ as reduced to writing and signed by a majority of the Bishops. The respondent was then summoned and made a brief general denial of ' ' all impure or unchaste intention. " He closed with these words : "Thus much, Rt. Rev. Fathers and Brethren, I have thought that I 458 ] BENJAMIN TREDWELL ONDERDONK I might say, consistently with Christian humility, and due respect for the decision of a majority of your Court. To enter into a considera- tion of the evidence on ^\ liich this decision is founded, and of the influences which in my humble, though perhaps too partial judg- ment, have combined to produce it, A\'ould be neither respectful to you, nor consistent with the canonical privilege which is now awarded to me. On these points, therefore, I am at present silent, as in duty bound, and am content to wait with meekness the sentence which you are alx)ut to pronounce. That I look, forward to this sentence \a ith deep anxietv, I do not affect to disguise. But believe me, Rt. Rev. Fathers and Brethren, my anxiety is not solely for myself; but also for the Church, and for this Court. As respects me, your decision is final for this world, and your power supreme. But, brethren, solemnlv pro- testing as I have protested, and do now protest, before Almighty God and this Court, my entire innocence of all impurity, unchasteness, or immorality, in the acts laid to my charge, and confiding, as I firmly do, in the justice of Almighty God, and the honest judgment of His Church, I of course believe that an unjust sentence of this Court will neither be ratified in Heaven, nor sustained on earth, after the light of reason and truth shall have dispelled, as it surely will dispel, the mists of prejudice and passion. That the sentence which my right reverend brethren are now to pronounce on the most unworthy of their number may not alienate from our body the confidence of the Church, and plunge her into irretrievable distraction, may God, of his infinite mercy, grant through Jesus Christ." \^Tnal of the Rt. Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, 1845, p. 261.] The Bishops then read their opinions and gave their votes. On the first scrutiny, eight Bishops voted for deposition, three for suspension, and six for admonition. On the second scrutiny, seven Bishops voted for deposition, six for suspension, and four for admonition. On the third scrutin}^ eight voted for deposition and nine for suspension. The six \\\\o declared the Bishop of New York not guilty acceded to sus- pension in order to \\ard off' deposition. This sentence was then drawn up and adopted by the court: The Court of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church, convened under the authority of Canon III of 1844, of the General Convention of said Church, for the trial of the Presentment of the Rt. Re\'. Ben- C 459 ] HOBART COPIRESPONDENCE jamin Treduell Onderdonk, Bishop of the Diocese of New York, by the Rt. Rev. William Meade, Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia ; the Rt. Rev . James Her vey Otey , Bishop of the Diocese of Tennessee ; and the Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliott, jun.. Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia, upon certain charges and specifications in said Presentment set forth ; having fully heard the allegations and testimony of the parties, and deliberately considered the same, and a majority of the said Court having declared that in their opinion the accused is guilty of certain of the charges and specifications contained in the Presentment, — which declaration of a majority of the Court has been reduced to writing, and signed by those who assented thereto, and has been pronounced in the presence of the parties ; and the Court having proceeded, after hearing the accused, to pass sentence upon the accused in conformity with the provision of the said Canon, and ha\ ing determined that the penalty to be affixed and pronounced in said case shall be that of suspension. It is hereby ordered and declared, that the sentence of this Court upon the Respondent is suspension from the office of a Bishop in the Church of God, and from all the functions of the sacred ministry, — and this Court do hereby soXemnXy pwtwunce and declare that the Right Rev. Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk is suspended from all exercise of his Episcopal and ministerial functions — and do order that the notice of this sentence required by said Canon be communicated b}' the Presid- ing Bishop, under his hand and seal, to the Ecclesiastical authoritv of every Diocese of this Church. Philander Chase, Senior Bishop and President of the Court of Bishops. / \ Given under my hand and seal, this third day of January, a.d. 1845, in the city New York. iTrialoftheRt. Jiei>. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, 1845,/). 329.] The sentence was received with widespread indignation b}- many, and dissatisfaction by those \vho had thought Bishop Onderdonk would be degraded. Many pamphlets were issued both by friends and opponents. Bishop Onderdonk printed a statement in which he examined the charges made, and the manner in\vhich the material on which they were based was obtained. Bishop Meade replied in a counter-statement. The col- C 460 -} BENJAMIN TREDWELL ONDERDONK umnsof " TheChurcliman " and " The Protestant Churchman "A\'ere long filled with editorials and letters on the subject. In 1847 a critical examination of the e\idence was made in a series of pamphlets en- titled ' ' The Voice of Truth, ' ' in Mhich the credibility of the w itnesses was impeached, and the peril to the Church of the Canon which al- lowed any three Bishops to bring to trial a brother Bishop was noted. During the sessions of the General Convention in 1847 an effort was made for the restoration of the Bishop of New York, but M'ithout avail. In 1859, at the request of the Diocese of New York, by a clerical vote of one hundred and forty-seven to nineteen and a lay \ote of seven ty-fi\e to forty-six, a final attempt was made for re- mission of the sentence, which failed in the House of Bishops by a small majority. Bishop Onderdonk li\ed in retirement for more than sixteen years. He continued in lay communion, attending the ser- vices at the Church of the Annunciation, of which his friend, Dr. Samuel Seabury, was then rector. To the day of his death he received his salary as the Bishop of New York. He died at his home in New York City, April 30, 1861, in the seventieth year of his age and forty- ninth of his ministr}'. The funeral was held on Tuesday, May 7, from Trinity Church, New York City. This graphic account appeared in "The Church Journal" for May 8, 1861, on page 125 of volume ix. It was written by Dr. John Henry Hopkins, the editor : "On Tuesday afternoon, two hours before the time appointed for the funeral, Trinity Church began to be filled; and no church build- ing in the city would have contained all those who tried to gain admittance. An hundred of the clergy in surplices (besides at least as many more in go\vns or citizens' dress) entered the great door at 3 o'clock, and stood on either side of the whole length of the middle alley. Through this double line, the surpliced choristers, officiating clergy, and the Bishops of New York, Western New York, and New Jersey, moved down to the door to meet the Body, which as they re- turned was borne after them, on men's shoulders. It was co\ered with a purple pall in which was wrought a M'hite cross; the pall being the same that covered the late Bishop Doane on his last journey from Riverside to St. Mary's churchyard. Over the pall were a cross, a crown, and a mitre, all wreathed with the most exquisite and fragrant flowers. Twelve pall-bearers accompanied the Body, among w horn, C 461 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE besides Bishop Southgate, were many of the oldest and most vener- able Presbyters of the Diocese, as well as several of the younger clergy. After the mourners had passed, the double line of surpliced clergy closed in and moved on, followed by the other clergy, and the Students of the General Theological Seminary, and representatives of other Church Institutions, the procession being closed by the children of Trinity School. The Altar and reredos were all in black, as was also the Episcopal chair, which stood empty throughout the service. The whole of the chancel furniture, the lectern, and the pulpit, were draped in black , the gloom being relie\ed by the candelabra of many wax lights on either side, and one group of lights also on the altar. For nearly an hour the sky had been overcast by clouds, and some rain had fallen ; but as the procession entered the church, the Bishop of Western New York saying the opening sentences, the clouds began to clear away. The sanctuary and choir, so dark with their drapery of black, were now filled up with rank on rank of snowy surplices; and when the bearers let down their sacred burden in the choir, the sunlight burst forth clear and strong, pouring its full flood of purple and crimson and golden light through the stained glass windows upon the Dead in the centre of the choir ; thence overflowing it bathed all the pave- ment underneath ; and soon silently stole downwards towards the pall- bearers, painting their sable robes with splendid hues, and kindling their hoary locks into silver and gold ; and by and bye moving further, with broader slant, until it diffused itself among the multitudes of the great congregation. "Meanwhile the voices of the full double choir have begun the an- them, 'Lord, let me know my end,' which was sung solemnly and slowly. The lesson was read by the Rev. Dr. Higbee ; after which, by request, the Rev. Dr. Vinton read the following preamble and Reso- lutions, unanimously adopted by the Standing Committee of the Dio- cese on Friday last: ' ' ' Whereas, On Tuesday, the 30th day of April, it pleased Almighty God, in His wise providence, to remove from this earthly scene of trial the canonical head of our Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Benjamin Tred- well Onderdonk, D.D., Bishop of New York, it becomes the duty of the Standing Committee to enter on their minutes an appropriate record of the same ; therefore " ''Resolved, That such entrv now be made with the following ex- i: 462 -] BENJAMIN TREDWELL ONDERDONK pression of their feelings. Long witliclrawii from his official duties under a judicial sentence, belie\'ed bj^ many to be of doubtful validity, — that of indefinite suspension, — Bishop Onderdonk has been know n to the Church for more than sixteen years only through the medium of private intercourse, in the bosom of his family, and in the deep re- tirement of an humble and saddened spirit. By nature full of affection, kindness, and courtesy, — graces which failed him not through all his trials, — he had yet to learn in the hard school of adversity the still higher virtues of forgiveness, patience, submission, and resignation; seeking in the shades of retirement, and in the faithful discharge of the duties that yet remained to him as a man and a Christian, that peace of mind which the world cannot give; closing, as he has now- done, a long and chequered life in the comfort and support of an humble, penitent, and thankful faith. The Standing Committee would further record, that during their long official intercourse with Bishop Onderdonk in his active Episco- pate, through a period of more than fourteen years, they ever found him the courteous gentleman, the learned canonist, the judicious counsellor, the firm, untiring administrator of the concerns of this great Diocese, which for more than seven years of his Episcopate, comprehended the whole State of New York. Under these convictions and feelings this entry is now made ; and a copy of the same is directed to be sent to his berea\ed family with the deep sympathies of this Committee.' "Dr. Vinton also read the Resolutions passed at the meeting of Clergy and laitv in Trinity Church on Monday (given above), and the Resolutions adopted by the Faculty of the General Theological Seminary, which appear in another column. Dr. Vinton then, in a few brief words, narrated the substance of his last interview with Bishop Onderdonk, shortly before his death, when, at his own re- quest, a portion of the Office for the Visitation of the Sick was used. In answ er to the question ' whether he repented him truly of his sins,' the d}ing Bishop did most humbly and truly testify his penitence for all his sins, known and unknow n : adding, however, with deep and earnest feeling, 'of the charges upon which I have been condemned, MY CONSCIENCE ACqUITS ME, AS IN THE SIGHT OF GoD.' "The 201st Hvmn was then sung, always a favorite with the de- parted Bishop, and of w hich the lines — C 463 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ' These through fiery trials trod. These from great ajjiiSiion came!' — were felt to be singularly appropriate. "The sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Seabury, and there would have been a manifest inappropriateness in its being preached by any one else. He chose for his te.xt the words of our Lord concern- ing S. John the Baptist, ' He was a burning and a shining light : and ye were willing, for a season, to rejoice in his light.' We shall attempt no analysis of this able and admirable discourse. Immediately after the ser\'ices were concluded, it Mas unanimously requested for pub- lication by the Bishops and clergy present, and we will not forestall the reading of that full account of the earlier life of the Bishop, and the incidents of his ministerial and Episcopal career up to the time when, in the height of his powers, his reputation, and his usefulness, he was Juried alive:'' nor that much more winning and edifying picture of his patience under nearly seventeen years of punish- ment, cheered only by a hope which, when it died, left him nothing on earth to live for. The preacher from his childhood had known the Bishop, and in the strongest language bore testimony to his moral purity, declaring that during all that intimate friendship of almost a n hole lifetime, he had never known that Bishop to utter anything that he should have been unwilling the angels of God should hear, or that he would wish unsaid at the Day of Judgment. In answer to the concluding prayer of the Preacher that we might all have grace through Jesus Christ our Lord, to follow after the patience, forgive- ness, and humility of him who was now gone, there was heard, over all the congregation, a solemn and deep Amen.'''' Bishop Onderdonk married a daughter of the Rev. Henry Moscrop. He had a large family. One of his sons, Henry M. Onderdonk, was for some years a publisher in New York City. In "The Church Journal" for May 1, 1861, on page 117 of vol- ume ix, there appeared an appreciative notice, from which this brief extract is made : "Dear, good old man ! Hundreds, aye, thousands, from all parts of the Diocese will soon stand sadly around his clay-cold form, in the church where for so manv years he has worshipped in hope ; and their hearts Mill burn within them to think that the thick cloud was not per- mitted to lift, nor even one brief gush of sunshine was let in to lighten C 464 ] BENJAMIN TREDWELL ONDERDONK the evening of his days. But it is \ain to uish now for earthl\- sunsliine as an)- blessing to one \\ ho has passed from all sorrow s and darkness here, — even through the valley and shado\\' of death, — to the seven- fold light of that heavenly City that needeth no sun to enlighten it, for ' the Lord God and the Lamb are the light thereof. ' ' ' The New York Bible and Common Prayer Book Society placed upon their records this minute : "The death of the Right Reverend Father in God, Benjamin Tred- well Onderdonk, D.D., the Bishop of this Diocese and the President of this Societ}', and Chairman of its Board of Managers, being an- nounced as having taken place at his residence in this city on the 30th of April, 1861, since the last meeting of this Board, the following notitiae of the late Right Reverend Prelate's connection with this Society were ordered to be entered on the minutes of this Board as a testimony of affectionate respect for the deceased. " 'This Society was organized in the year a.d. 1809, composed of Clergy and Laity. By its Constitution the Board of Managers con- sisted of nine Laymen and all the Clergy of the Church residing in the city of New York . " 'Immediately after his ordination in 1812 we find him at his seat in the Board of Managers, and the next year he took an active part in having the children of the Free Schools in the City whose par- ents were Churchmen furnished sittings in the different Churches and supplied with Prayer Books. He continued his labours in the Board as a Manager until the an- nual meeting of the Society on the Feast of St. Matthe\\' in 1 8 1 6 , when he ^\■as elected Secretarv, the duties of which he continued to punctually discharge until, on the demise of Bishop Hobart, he was consecrated Bishop of the Diocese of New York in November, 1830, \vhen he be- came the President of the Society and Chairman of its Board of Man- agers ex officio^ from which time he presided at all the Annual meetings of the Society and of its Board of Managers as a matter of conscience and of duty up to the dav that the sentence of suspension was inflicted upon him bv the House of Bishops in Januar}', 1845, from which time he as modestly and conscientiouslv refrained from exercising the duties of either office. But during the long years of his involuntary retirement from his cherished fields of labour, up to the day he was taken from us, he continued to evince the liveliest interest in the Societj''s behalf. C 465 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE " 'And whereas it lias pleased the Great Head of the Church to take to Himself our late Right Reverend Father in God and our President, therefore be it " 'Resolved by this Board, That in humble submission to the mys- terious Providence, which during the last half of his Episcopate caused our late President "through fiery trials to tread, "and has now removed him from our midst to his reward in Paradise: — this Board cannot refrain recording on its minutes their acknowledgment of the faithful and eminent services rendered this Society from the commencement of his connection ^\•ith it; and their afflictive sense of the loss which it, in common with the other interests in the Church has sustained in the death of the illustrious deceased ; and also their unfeigned union in the numerous demonstrations and well deser\'ed tributes of respect and affection which have already been paid to his memory in this Diocese and in the Diocese of Western New York, his former charge, to his distinguished talent and zeal as a Christian Bishop : — to^ the exem- plary urbanity of his deportment: — to the uniform firmness and in- tegrity of his character : — to his unobtrusive piety and meekness ; and to his crowning glory, his patient and uncomplaining sufferings as a CONFESSOR and martyr ' ' for Christ his body's sake. " ' " [^4 Centiny of Achievement. The History of the New York Bible and Common Prayer Book Society for One Hundred Years, by Lowndes, p. 678.] In his ' ' History of Trinity Church, ' ' published in 1 847, on page 313, Dr. Berrian says : "The deep humiliation to which he has since been reduced, and the obloquy, the scorn, and contempt with which he has been loaded, will not prevent me from exhibiting him as he Avas in the estimation of his friends and in his relations to this Parish. ' ' I had been at that time in habits of the closest and dearest intimacy with him for thirty years. I became acquainted with him at College in early life, he was my fellow student in Divinity, and as soon as he was ordained, he was associated with me in the same Parish, from opening manhood till he had considerably passed the period of middle age. From our common duties and our mutual regard, we were brought into constant intercourse with each other, so that all his infirmides and faults, as well as his virtues and graces, were laid open before me. "In his very youth he was grave, sedate and thoughtful, to a de- gree which is seldom seen; correct in his principles; pure in heart, C 466 J BENJAMIN TREDWELL ONDERDONK and unspotted in life. In his academic pursuits and in his prepara- tion for the ministry, he was so unwearied in his dihgence and so laudable in his ambition as to have distinguished himself greatly in both. And when he at length entered upon the exercise of his office, it was w ith such a devout temper of mind, such a conscientious \ iew of his duties, and such a fixed determination to discharge them as within the range of my observation, at least, has never been sur- passed. These duties, in the very outset of his course in this exten- sive Parish, were exceedingly heavy. But he never shrunk from any labour, he never tired in his own work, nor hesitated in an emergency to help his brethren. "He had at once the physical strength which enabled him to bear the utmost degree of labour, and the ready will to perform it with cheerfulness. "But he was not only indefatigable in the performance of his pub- lic duties, but most assiduous and faithful as a pastor, going about continually doing good, and especially among the sick and the needy, the afflicted and distressed. "This pastoral attention to the members of the Parish, was a duty to which I had always attached the greatest importance myself, and which, according to my ability, I had endeavoured to discharge. I was constantly among the people, where he was held in the utmost respect and affection, and where, until several years after his entrance into the Episcopate, the breath of reproach had never reached him." In his "Episcopate in America," published in 1895, Bishop Wil- liam Stevens Perry says, on page 55 : "A bulky octavo records the 'Trial of Bishop B. T. Onderdonk.' With the scores of other pamphlets called out by this proceeding, there will be preserved for all time to come the story of one of the most painful chapters of the annals of the American Church. Reviewed after the lapse of fifty years, a sober judgment will possibly question the wis- dom of the court's decision, and believe that party differences (though quite unintentionallv) hindered the more charitable construction of acts and purposes deemed at the time conclusive of guilt. Certainly, if a holy and humble walk during the long years of his suspension, and consistent and unwavering protestations of innocence of conscious sin, are to enter into our consideration, Onderdonk may be regarded as sinned against, even if sinning." t 467 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [From Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk] N. Y. August 31. 1 8 10. Rev. Sir. THE unfavourableness of the weather prevented my leaving the city last Saturday. I expert to do it this even- ing. My return by Wednesday morning is very improbable. I thought it my duty to state this lest you should calculate on my attendance that morning; & remain, Rev. Sir gratefully & respeftfully your's Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk Rev. D! Hob art Superscription : Rev. D? Hobart Present. [ 468 :\ JAMES ABERCROMBIE [ From James Abercrombie ] D"^ & Rev. Sir, ^^''^^' Sepu n-.^ iSio I AM requested by M'" Barbara Lee to obtain a certificate of her marriage which was celebrated in N.York on the 17''' or 21 ''of April 1799, at the house of M"" Michael Little, in Pine Street. Her husband's name is Joseph Lee. She was married at the early age of 14, by D"" Moore, (she thinks) but having just arrived from France where she was educated in a Convent, she was entirely unacquainted with the lan- guage, & is not sure that the clergyman's name was Moore. I have baptized two of her children. The reason of her wish- ing for a certificate is, that being separated from her husband on account of his habitual intemperance, & consequent ill- treatment of her, a report has been circulated that she was not his wife and this report he has strengthen'd by acquiescence. I take this opty to send you a copy of my late Charge, & a little Valedi6lory I prepared for your nephew, who was my chief speaker, & indeed one of the best scholars in the class. You may wonder at my publishing such trifles, but, I find it promotes the interest of my seminary to do so. It pleases both parents & pupils. I think you might have sent me a copy of your Sermon preached at Newark as well as the N°* of the Churchman's Magazine which preceded your editorship, & which you some time ago promised to send me. Present me respe6f:fully to M'"'* Hobart. I am in extreme haste, & scribble, as you see currente calamo. Y"^ Friend & Bror Ja^ Abercrombie M'!'' Lee's maiden name was O'Sullivan. Superscription : The Rev. John H. Hobart D.D. Assistant Minister of Trinity Church New York. [ 469 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS Barbara Lee. The records of marriages in Trinity Parish for the period mentioned by Dr. Abercrombie had disappeared before 1810. Consequently Dr. Hobart could not give the desired information. Michael Little. Mr. Little was a \\ell-kno\vn boarding-house keeper in the city of New York for nearly ten years. In 1800 he lived at No. 142 Broad Street. He was afterward the keeper of Mechanics Hall. Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. Charges of James Abercrombie. For notice see Volume V, page 392. Robert Enoch Hobart, Jr. Dr. Abercrombie probably alluded to the second son of Robert Enoch and Sarah Ma}^ (Potts) Hobart, who in 1810 was fourteen years old. A sketch of him is given in Volume V, page 561. Hobart's Consecration Sermon at Neivark. Dr. Abercrombie alluded to the sermon preached by Dr. Hobart at the consecration of Trinity Church, Newark , Monday, Ma}- 21,1810, the full tide of which is: "A Sermon, preached at the Consecration of Trinity Church, Newark, New Jersey, by the Right Rev. Bishop Moore,onMonday,May21,A.D. 1810. By John Henry Hobart, D.D. An Assistant Minister of Trinity Church, New-York. Published by Request. New-York: Printed by T. and J. Swords, No. 160 Pearl- Street. 1810." For mention see Volume V, page 10. The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series, see page 42. L 470 ] JOHN REED [ From John Reed ] Poughkeepsle Sept. 1 8'!' 1810. Rev°. & Di^SiR, I HAVE this moment received your letter of the 27')' of Aug^ Do be assured that as heretofore, I shall use all my little influence, perseveringly, for the encouragement of the Chur-M. Magazines. Duly estimating the value of such awork, it would be painful to hear of the failure of its success. I was yesterday morning, in Catskill and conversing with Doc Tho! O. H. Croswell, a valuable and zealous churchman, respecting the agency of it — he told me he would either become agent himself or oversee the agency of it, and as soon as he shall have arranged it I will give you the name of the agent. While I have had it myself I have found it disagreeable. That congre- gation have paid so much fordifferent expences of theirsociety that it seemed very hard for me to ask them for anything and the several dues for the magazine being small, various circuin stances rendered it necessary for me to call, several times before settling it, "as no change &c. &c. which in that plan were unpleasant for a clergyman. They however, highly estimate the work, and when the agency shall be assumed by a layman it will do better. I shall as soon as convenient interest myself respe6ling the Mag. among the people of Poughkeepsie and fondly hope they will do their part in en- couraging a work so beneficial to the church. I still feel very anxious respe6ting the little flock I am leav- ing in Catskill. I am stil in hopes Trin. Cii. may feel them- selves able to redeem their church, until which time they, Catskil, cannot flourish. There are several good and pious families there to whom it would be painful to live without the I 471 n HOBART CORRESPONDENCE administration of the word and ordinances of the blessed Gospel. I shall have the pleasure of seeing you at the Convention. In the mean time believe me your fr*? & brother in Christ John Reed N. B. I continue agent for the mag. this year and wish those dire6led to me in Catskill as heretofore "to the care of Doc Thom^ O. H. Croswell. Superscription : Rev". John Henry Hobart City New York ANNOTATIONS The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. Thomas O'Hara Croswell. Thomas O'Hara Croswell was born in West Hartford, Connecticut. When a very young man he removed with his brothers, Mackay and Archibald, to Catskill, Greene County, New York. They opened a printing-office before 1780, and published the first newspaper in that part of the country. It was long called the "Catskill Recorder." Previously its name was the "Catskill Packet and Western Mail." Archibald Croswell removed to Schoharie, and became a tanner at Gilboa. They were joined by their younger brothers, Caleb and Harry, previous to 1800. Thomas O'Hara studied medicine, and was for very many years the best known physician in the county. He died before 1856. His wife, Ruth Croswell, died January 7, 1862, in her ninety-seventh year. He Mas a firm and consistent member of St. Luke's Church, of which he was a warden and vestryman. The Hon. James D. Pinckney, in a paper written in 1856, published in "Sketches of Catskill," 1868, says of him on page 19: "My earliest recollections of Dr. Croswell are associated with the sugar-plums and C 472 ] JOHN REED licorice-sticks with which his capacious pockets were stored, and which, for all my joutliful ai/ments, were a sovereign panacea whose sweet flavor still seems to linger on my tongue. I remember his kind looks and cheerful laugh, and can recall the very words of the nursery songs which he essayed to sing, albeit the melody was not of the rich- est, nor the music precisely such as would be adapted to a modern concert-room, for the c/uejht merits of the Doctor's warbling was that it came directly up from his benevolent heart. " Many years ago — long before I can remember — he came to Cats- kill, and commenced the practice of medicine. He also, in connection with his brother Mackay, established a weekly newspaper, of which there were but few then in existence in the country. "In this little printing office, all the time which could be spared from the arduous duties of a physician in a new, extensive and sparsely settled district, was occupied in the printing for a wide range of country, and the hebdomadal publication of a paper which soon became a necessity to the inhabitants of all the region South of Al- bany, and between the Hudson River and the then far-off Susque- hanna and Chenango. " Many a long night, passing into morning, found him engaged at the 'case,' or in carving wood-cuts, rude enough, truly, but which in those primitive days were viewed with as much admiration as are now the productions of the burins of our most finished artists. — Morning succeeded night but to call him to the sick chambers of his patients, and thus day and night were but changes of a toil of which the profession in these days can scarcely be conceptible. In process of time a Post Office was established at Catskill, and the Doctor re- ceived the appointment of Postmaster under the hand of George Wash- ington. How well and how faithfully he performed the duties, may be inferred from the fact that through all administrations of the Government, and through all the mutations of polidcs, he held the appointment for fifty years, and only resigned it into the hands of Death. "So from his early manhood to old age he lived and labored in the Village of Catskill. Many whose first earthly gaze was upon the Doc- tor's face, grew up, through childhood and youth, to man's estate, and then gave their last look to that same kind face as they passed away forever. Few who began life with him here, remain, and yet he C 473 H HOBART CORRESPONDENCE lingered to minister to the children and children's children of his early associates and friends. "With no family, except his excellent wife, who still survives, he acquired a fair proportion of the world's goods, and was esteemed quite wealthy. Possessed of a liberal mind, desirous to contribute to the welfare of all around him, and confiding in the integrity of his fellow-men, he parted with a large portion of his means, and lived to find his confidence misplaced, and his hard-earned gains virtually lost. Years, and incessant occupation and toil, at last began to make their marks upon him, and one Winter's morning we heard that God called him home." The doctor's brother Harry became the A\ell-known rector of Trinity Church, New Haven. A son of his brother Mackay, Edw in Croswell, was the editor of the "Albany Argus" and a warden of St. Peter's Church. St. Luke's Church, Catskill. For notice see Volume IV, page 294. C 474 ] JOSEPH GROVE JOHN BEND [ From Joseph Grove John Bend ] Bait?, 0£i'. I, 1810 Reverend Sir, MY son William is setting off on a visit to his relations to the eastward. As this will carry him, in paying his respe6\s to his nearest ones, as far as Newark, I have dire6led him to proceed to New- York, that he may see Mrs Hobart & yourself, & as far as his time will allow, whatever is wor- thy of notice in your famous emporium. As far as it comports with your convenience, I shall be obliged by your attention to him. With respe6lful compliments to Mrs Hobart, I remain. Rev Sir, Your obd^ humble servant, Jos. G J Bend. As I have directed him to wait on B'p Moore with my re- spe6ls, I will thank you for an introdu6lion of him to your worthy diocesan. Supc'rscriptiot: : The Re". D" Hobart, Greenwich-Street, New York M' W" Bend ANNOTATIONS William Bend. There are no particulars available regarding this son of Dr. Bend. Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. C 475 ] ANNA HOFFMAN NO particulars concerning the Mansion of Truth have been as- certained, although diligent search has been made in all publi- cations concerning Harlem. In the New York Directory is this entry : "Hoffman, widow Ann, 84 Murray." [ From Anna Hoffman ] Haerlem. Oft^' 9']? 1 8 1 o. M"^ HOBART. DURING the vacation the young ladies of the Mansion of Truth having denied themselves some few plea- sures in order that they might be enabled to add to the sup- port of the missionaries, now send you the produce of their self-denial, which they hope you will have the goodness to remit to the society; it amounts to thirty dollars. Anna Hoffman. Queen of the Mansion of Truth. Superscription: Rev? John H. Hobart New York. C 476 ] WILLIAM SMITH [ From William Smith ] Norwalk Oc! 1 3 '.'' 1 8 i o. Rev° and dear Sir, A CCORDING to your request I have written to Steel & ,Z~~\. Co, because the business admitted of no delay. You would oblige me very much, in furnishing me with a Copy, or permit my son to make a Copy of the Vote of Con- vention relative to sacred music, together with a list of the metre psalm tunes adopted. The reason of my making this request is, a great proportion of tiiose tunes is to be found in books in common circulation, & an Episcopalian singing school is proposed to be opened here the i*:' of Nov! next, in which authorized music only is to be taught. This antici- pation can do the edition of the work no injury, it will tend rather to recommend, by making it known. But if you think it would have a contrary effe6l, I cancel the request. Mr Feltch has been lately at Mr Whitlock's in his way from Danbury and Ridgefield ( two of Mr Plum's Churches ) where he has been officiating several times, at the desire not of any of Mr Plum's vestry, but of some persons, who may more properly be considered as appendages to, than regular mem- bers of the Church. I am really afraid that this interference of Mr Feltch's however piously intended, may ultimately operate to the canonical re6lor's disquiet, if not to his removal. Probably Mr Whitlock may write to Bp. More, he seemed delicate about it, but I urged him to do it immediately. Mr Feltch defends himself, by saying it was done with Mr Plum's approbation. But even that does not san6lion the proceed- ing, for tho' a Clergyman is appointed by his Bp. to take care of his cure, he cannot dejiire, appoint one to supply his place for one single Sunday, when this is done, it stands upon mere C 477 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE courtesy and not upon canon. I shall offer no other apology for making this communication, than that I shall never cease to promote, as far as I can, "decency and good order." With respeft and esteem I am Rev^ & dear Sir Your aff! br^ & hu! seT' William Smith P.S. my son WiUiam will have the pleasure of handing you this missive. Excuse erasures. I am very unwell today. Superscription : Rev?, Henry HobartD.D. N? Greenwich S' New York fav"! by "I W. Smith/ ANNOTATIONS Oliver Steele & Co. For sketch of Oliver Steele see Volume V, page 32. William Smith, Jr. William was the third son of William and Magdalen (Milne) Smith. He appears to have been an assistant in the classical school kept by his father in Norwalk, Connecticut. Nathan Felch. Nathan Felch was made deacon by Bishop Moore, October 13, 1809. He took charge of St. Matthew's Church, Bedford, and St. James's, North Salem, in Westchester County, in 1809. Irregularities and for- mal complaints as to various incidents unbecoming the character of a clergyman led to his deposition by Bishop Hobart in 1817. Henry Whitlock. Henry Whitlock was graduated from Williams College, Williams- town, Massachusetts, in 1798. He was made deacon by the Rt. Rev. C 478 ] WILLIAM SMITH Dr. Provoost, October 12, 1800, and ordained priest by the same Bishop in 1802. In 1804 he became rector of St. Paul's Church, Nor- walk, with the charge of St. Matthew's Churcli, Wilton. The very great sweetness, purity, and integrity of his character made an imme- diate impression on all who knew him. His delicacy and refinement, and the absolute sincerity of all he did and said, ga\-e him a very strong hold on the affection of the people. In 1811 he became assistant to the Rev. Dr. Bela Hubbard in Trinity Church, New Haven. Upon Dr. Hubbard's death in 1812 he was chosen rector. Had his strength equalled his will, few men in the Church would have surpassed him. Early in 1814, before the new church was completed, he was obliged to go South. He settled at Fayette\ille, North Carolina. From there he sent in his resignation, which \\as reluctantl}' accepted. After having exerted himself to put the Church in that town on a better basis, he died at Fayetteville in 1817, in the fortieth year of his age. Elijah G. Plumb. Elijah G. Plumb was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, in March, 1780. He was made deacon by Bishop Jarvis, October 12, 1806. He assisted in the services at St. Michael's Church, Litchfield, and after his ordi- nation as priest by Bishop Jarvis, August 31, 1808, became rector of Christ Church, Redding, St. James's, Danbury, and St. Stephen's, Ridgefield , Connecticut . This gave him full occupation , and he was very assiduous in his duty. In 1814 he became rector of Trinity Church, Branford, with the charge of St. Andrew's, Northford, St. John's, North Haven, and St. Paul's, Wallingford. To do full justice to so many parishes at a great distance from one another, was a ver_y se- vere task, but there Mas a marked increase in each and the people thor- oughly liked him. He resigned in 1818, and died at Northumberland, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1821. [ 479 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Daniel Nash ] 1-. r-v o Cooperstown Oft' 14. 1810. Rev and Dear Sir, "^ ^ I HAVE once more had the pleasure of speaking to my little flock in this Place, and I will assure you that the pleasure of seeing my friends and renewing the arduous task of the care of the Church in this part of the Country is un- bounded. I am here free from contention, my Dear family I found enjoying their usual health on the Wednesday Even- ing after I left you. Nothing very unpleasant occured until Tuesday when a storm of hail followed by a cold storm of snow met us on the Mountains. Altho' the Air was pure yet the transition from the warm Climate of the City caused some- thing of a disagreeable sensation, and had I not had the pleas- ing hope of soon seeing my family I should have felt melan- choly at the prospeft. I should not now trouble you with this line, had I not omitting requesting the Bishop to send some Prayer Books to this County as soon as you have any to give away. He promised some of the people here to send them a full supply. I know many are wanted and I hope you will distribute as we have need. My best respe6ls to M^ Hobart. May the peace of God be with you. As long as Man is a de- praved, self-important Creature, so long he will be a foe to real merit, consequently do not look for ease in this World. Your obliged friend and Brother j) n^sh. N.B. The Bearer is a Presbyterian of a respe61:able family, by whom you can send the Journals if printed. pj -^r Rev John H. Hobart Superscription : [Tarn] H. Hobart D.D. New York [tor^] ich Street N£ 46. : 480 ] DANIEL BURHANS DANIEL, a son of Henry Burhans, a British officer in the last French and Indian War, w as born at Slierman, Connecticut, July 7, 1763. He was earnestly desirous of obtaining an education, M hich the poverty of the family did not permit. One of his teachers had promised to help him, and he took, when seventeen, a long journey, only to find his friend dying. Young Burhans did not return home, but went through the Berkshire Hills to Lanesborough, Massachu- setts, ^\■here he put himself under the instruction of the principal of the academy, who was not very deeply versed in knowledge, and when he went away Daniel was made principal. A new brick school-house was built for him, ^hich \\as soon filled with pupils. The introduction of Daniel Burhans to the Church was the result of a religious excitement in the town and his casual reading of the Articles of Religion, a\ ithout knowing m hat religious body had set them forth. He then made the acquaintance of the Rev. Gideon Bost- wick of Great Barrington, who was giving one-fourth of his time to Lanesborough, and was received into the Church, and appointed as lay reader to officiate on the Sundays when the minister was absent. Under that great missionary and well-read scholar Mr. Burhans stud- ied theology. He was presented for ordination to Bishop Seabury, June 5, 1793, when the Bishop's son, Charles, was also made deacon. The unexpected death of Mr. Bostwick, June 13, 1793, left to thecare of the young deacon the Berkshire mission, which was very extensive, including several towns in New York and Vermont. On June 8, 1794, Mr. Burhans was ordained priest by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Seabury, in Trinity Church, New Haven, and in 1799 he became rector of Trinity Church, Newtown, Connecticut, then the largest country parish in the state. Here he was as energetic and careful as in the mountains. The confirmation classes were large and the communicants increased. Dr. Burhans was a strong factor in all matters concerning the interests of the diocese, a member of the standing committee, and deputy to the General Convention. He took a great interest in the establishment of the General Theological Seminar}', and secured subscriptions for it in various parts of the country. He resigned in 1830. For a year he had no permanent parochial charge, but officiated at Christ Church, Rox- bury,St. Paul's, Woodbury, and Christ Church, Bethlehem. He then [ 481 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE accepted the rectorship of St. Peter's Church, Plymouth. He worked there with enthusiasm for six years. He officiated for one year for the Churches at Oxford and Zoar, and finally retired from active duty in 1844. Dr. Burhans passed the closing years of his life at Poughkeepsie, New York. His vigour of mind and body were not impaired, and he was in his ninety-first year when he began writing his "Auto- biography," of which a portion is extant in manuscript. His know- ledge of Connecticut history and traditions, and especially of its first Bishops, Dr. Seabury and Dr. Jarvis, was greater than that of any one else. It was to him a great pleasure when, in 1853, the House of Bishops in session in the city of New York formally welcomed him as the last survivor of those ordained by Bishop Seabury. He died December 30, 1853, in the ninety-first year of his age and the sixty- first of his ministry. On October 12, 1788, Dr. Burhans married Prudence, a daughter of ObedEdson of Lanesborough, Massachusetts. She died May 3, 1803. They had one son and one daughter. After the death of his first wife, he married Catherine Silvester, November 4, 1804 ; she died March 11, 1823. On November 19, 1823, Mr. Burhans married his third wife, the widow of the Rev. Edward Blakeslee, who died March 12, 1840; and on May 20, 1852, he took his fourth wife, Anna Noxon, widow of Dr. Noxon of Philadelphia, who survived him. [ From Daniel Burhans ] Newtown 0£l. 17. th. 1810. Rev? and Dear Sir, I AM often troubling you, but I beg you would impute it to my zeal, rather, than vanity. I have just returned from a Tour thro' Vermont, & into Lower Canada. I found the church in a most wretched situation, in many places, clean gone, in others, the light still glimmering as in a dark place, & in 2 or 3 places, prospedls promising, & nothing wanting, but ac- tive & pious laborourSjI beg you would use your influence that i 482 ;] DANIEL BURHANS Mr Clark & Jewet, now in Cheshire, living on the charity, of the good people in N. York may be permited when qualified, to, visit, the Churches in that state. I think, when we have supplied so many of your churches, from this state we may, hope, you will unite in the common cause, & let the young men go to Vermont. Infinite good may be done, not only to the church, but to literature. I allude to the peculiar situation of Burlington College, of which D!^ Bowden can give you some account, & in due time I will give you much more. I visited the Hon. Rev^ Charles Stewart, of St. Armand ( Lower Canada ) one of the most pious & a6five Clergyman I have ever known, he informed me had written to you, on the subje6l, of obtaining some one to officiate for him during his absence to England. (One year) — but had received no answer. If you have received his letter, you will not negleft him. A bottle of ink, & a quire of paper, could not tell the one half I have seen & heard of this extraordinary man. Science & piety, Urbanity & charity, adorn the man, & render him eminently useful to the church, & his name & chara6ler to persons all around him. In travelling thro' the State, in almost every Post Office, I found the "Christians Magazine." But, in one place, viz, Middlebury, did I find that the Churchmans Magazine, was received, but almost every where a complaint they could not get them. Why is this, where is the blame.? I presume, several hundred copies, might be disposed of in Vermont. Several gentlemen assured me, should write immediately for them, among whom was Mr Stewart. I hope they will not be neglefted. Unless, there is more pun6luality in Post-Mas- ters, & Agents, The Magazine must fail. While itinerating thro' Vermont, I frequently ventured over the line into the State of New- York, & with a liberal hand C 483 n HOBART CORRESPONDENCE scattered some seed. I shall mention but one place, at present, & that is Hampton, about 70 m. above Albany, in this place I found about 20 families, professing to be episcopalians, but paralized, & disheartened, they have a neat pretty church ere6led about 1 2 years past, & closed, the floors laid & a tem- porary Desk, in which I performed Service. It is now occu- pied by all denominations, & unless something is speedily done it is lost. I proposed, their uniting with 2 or 3, of the adjacent towns in Vermont. They were pleased, but said, if Trinity church would purchase them a Glebe lot, they would go on themselves, & finish their church, & support, a Clergyman, but as they had made several applications, without efi^eft, they were discouraged but said, if I would write, they would make the following proposition, to the Corporation, viz. The corpo- ration, purchase the lot & hold the fee of the land, in their own hands & only give them the avails of it, when they sup- ported a Clergyman. I shall add 2 or 3, respectable names in that parish, Major French, Esq Bement & a Capt. Adams. Probably these Gentlemen will call, & I have no doubt, they will be cordially received. I Presume, you will not pass by unnoticed, the bombastic, & scurilious, criticisms of Dr M. upon your late Sermon. The Presbyterians, called it the, "Triumph of truth, over misapplied talents." The Lord, pity, & pardon their errors, give you wisdom & crown your faith- ful labors, with Success in this world & eternal Glory in the world to come, is the fervent Prayer of your affectionate Br D. BURHANS Rev? D! J. H. Hobart Superscription: Rev? D? John H. Hobart New York Fav! by M; Meeker. I 484 ] DANIEL BURHANS ANNOTATIONS Peter Gilchrist Clark. Peter Gilchrist Clark was born at Woodbury, Connecticut; educated at the Episcopal Academy at Cheshire ; made deacon by Bishop Hobart, October 20, 1818 ; and ordained priest by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Brownell, June 13, 1820. He assisted the Rev. John Tyler of Christ Church, Norwich, from 1820 to 1821, when he became missionary to Poque- tanuck, Hebron, Essex, Saybrook, and Killingworth. In 1834 he re- moved to Cheshire and officiated at Wolcott. In 1839 he became a chaplain in the United States Navy. He died at Cheshire, January 1, 1860, in his sixty-third year. Stephen Jezvett.- For mention see Volume II, page 479. The University of Vermont. This institution was chartered by the legislature of the State of Ver- mont, November 3, 1791, one year after Vermont had been admitted into the Union. As early as 1777 the settlers in the "New Hamp- shire Grants," as Vermont was first called, determined that institu- tions of learning should be established, and projected a college or uni- versity. A liberal offer from General Ira Allen of Burlington of land on Lake Champlain and a sum of money from the people of that town, then onlv three hundred in number, fixed the university upon the most elevated portion of the town, overlooking the lake. The state endowed it with twenty-nine thousand acres of wild land in one hundred and twenty-nine townships. They were principally the rights granted by Governor Benning Wentworth of New Hampshire as glebes for par- ishes of the Church of England. The first building erected on the uni- versity site was a house for the president. It was commenced in 1795, and occupied in 1799 by Dr. Daniel Clarke Saunders, who then com- menced regular courses of instruction. The affairs of the university had been entrusted to a board of trustees, which included the go^■ernor of the state, the speaker of the House of Representatives, and the president of the university ex q^r/o, together with Caleb Blood, Bethuel Chitten- den, Asa Burton, George Brown, Ira Allen, Charles Piatt, Jonathan I 485 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Arnold, Enoch Woodbridge, Samuel Hitchcock, and Jonathan Hunt. Under their vigorous action subscriptions were secured, and tiie first college building was completed in 1804. It was four stories in height, and one hundred and sixty feet in length. A class of four was gradu- ated in the same year. The affairs of the university went on prosper- ously, and many men distinguished in the state were graduated from it. In 1810 changes were made in the charter of the institution in order to bring it more closely under the control of the state ; five trustees were to be chosen each year by the legislature, and other provisions were inserted which it was thought Mould be of benefit. In 1815 Pre- sident Saunders was succeeded by Dr. Samuel Austin. He was a good administrator ; the faculty ^\'as enlarged and the students increased. Upon his resignation in 1821 Dr. Daniel Haskell Mas chosen. On May 27, 1824, the college building Mas accidentally burned to the ground. The people of Burlington at once subscribed eight thousand five hundred dollars touards a ncM' group of buildings. It Mas deter- mined that three detached buildings should be erected. The corner- stone of North College Mas laid by Governor Van Ness, April 26, 1825, and that of South College by General Lafayette, June 29 of the same year. In 1846 the three buildings w^ere connected, and a dome built upon the central portion. Their extreme length Mas tMO hundred and fifty feet, and their depth at the centre Mas sixty-five feet and at the ends, forty-tM'o feet. From 1824 to 1871 the presidents of the university M'ere Willard Preston, Dr. James Marsh, John Wheeler, Worthington Smith, Calvin Pease, Dr. Joseph Torrey, and Dr. James Burrill Angell. In 1871 Matthew Henry Buckham, born in Leicester- shire, England, and a graduate of the university in 1851, became pre- sident. Mr. Buckham had been principal of the Lenox Academy in Massachusetts and a tutor in the universit}-. He spent some time in Europe, and in 1856 Mas appointed professor of Greek in the univer- sity. In 1865 he filled also the chair of English literature. He resigned both upon his accession to the presidency. Under him the university has been modernized in accordance M'ith the most enlightened edu- cational standards. In 1882, through the generosity of John P. HoM'ard, the college buildings M'ere entirely reconstructed. In 1885 Frederick Billings of Woodstock, Vermont, an alumnus, presented a library building, one hundred and sixty-seven feet in length and sixty-seven feet in depth, Mith a central tOMcr ninety feet high. The architect was C 486 ] DANIEL BURHANS Henrv H. Richardson of Boston. He considered it one of his best build- ings. The material is pink granite, and the style the modified Ro- manesque, peculiar to that architect. A special alcove contains the philological library of George P. Marsh, Mhich is esteemed the best collection on the subject. The whole library has eighty thousand five hundred and eleven volumes. A recent report gives the number of officers of administration and government as ninety-one, and of the students as five hundred and twenty. John Bowden. For sketch see page 270. Charles Stezvart. For sketch see page 439. The Christian's Magazine. For notice see Volume V, page 230. Middlebury, Vermont. See annotation on letter from Parker Adams of March 13, 1811. Christ Church, Hampton. For notice see Volume II, page 478. Peter P. French. For mention see Volume II, page 479. Samuel Beaman. Bv Esq. Bement is meant Samuel Beaman, for mention of \\hom see Volume II, page 479. Pliny Adams. For mention see Volume II, page 479. John Mitchell Mason. For mention see Volume V, page 230, and for notice see page 107. Mr. Meeker. This gendeman was a member of Trinity Church, Newtown. C 487 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Abercrombie ] PhUad^ Oa- 2o"> 1810 Rev & D-^ Sir I WROTE to you some weeks ago requesting a certificate of the marriage of Mrs Lee. Her chara6ler is bleeding thro' the want of that assurance, and the bare & cruel aspersions of a worthless husband — She has frequently sent to me for it, but in vain! I told her I had written to you, but that you had not answered my letter. Do, my dr Sir, have pity upon this poor, affli6led, injured, woman — and if the certificate can be ob- tained, send it to me without further delay. Send me a copy or two of yr Newark Sermon. I am often asked for it — Do you ever intend to send me the Nos of the Churchman's Maga- zine before your editorship.'' I want to have them bound. I suppose you have heard of Black well's resignation. Cant you send us from the head quarters of Episcopacy ( New York ) a Theological Cicero or Demosthenes.'' He must be learned, eloquent, amiable, agreeable, handsome &c. &c. &c. and above all, capable of living upon a very small salary, & of doing a great deal of duty. Present me most respeftfully to Mrs Hobart & to the Breth- ren of our cloth. & believe me Yrs truly Jas Abercrombie. Superscription: The Rev. John H. Hobart D.D. Assistant Minister of Trinity Church New York. ANNOTATIONS Barbara Lee. For notice see page 470. C 488 J JAMES ABERCROMBIE Robert Blackzvell. For notice see Volume II, page 152. Hobart's Consecration Sermon at Newark. For notice see page 470, and for mention see Volume V, page 10. The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42 . [ From James Abercrombie ] Philada Oft 24'!} 18 10 Rev & Dr Sir "'P^J^'S' repetita (forsitan) placebit." IJ The certificate I solicit from you, is, of the marriage of Barbara O'Sullivan to Joseph Lee — celebrated, on 17th or 21st April 1799, (it is believed, for she was then a stranger just arrived from France) by Bishop Moore, in Pine Street, at the house of Mr Michael Little. I must also solicit your par- don, Revd Sir for thus obtruding upon your precious time my wants, & the wants of those whom I am bound to serve — and I am sure you have benevolence enough to pardon both. That I may not trespass too much at present I will subscribe myself, with respedl & esteem Yr Friend & Brother Jas Abercrombie. Superscription: The Rev. John H. Hobart. D.D. Assistant Minister of Trinity Church New York. c 489 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS Barbara Lee. For notice see page 470. Michael Little. For notice see page 470. Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. 1 490 :] CHARLES STEWART [ From Charles Stewart ] S'. Armand (L. C.) near Huntsburgh Vermont Oft'. 24'.f Rev? Sir, I AM very much obliged to you for your Letter received some time ago, & I should have thanked you for it sooner had I not wished first to receive a Letter from the Bishop of Quebec. I am very sensibleof yourgoodness in so kindly under- taking to aid me in my endeavours to procure an Assistant in my Parish here. The Rev"? AbrT' Brunson of Manchester Vermont, writes me that the Church wishes to employ an Agent to go to England to get a Conveyance of the Society's Property in Vermont & the other Eastern States; & that he is desired to inquire whether I will consent to take that charge upon me in my intended voyage to that country, provided a suitable Clergyman can be found in the States to supply my Church in my absence. I shall be happy to give every assistance in my power to promote the general interests of the Church, & whenever I go to England to be of service in the way or business pro- posed, subjedl to the approbation of my Bishop. But I cannot leave my Flock here without a Shepherd, & I have not any prospe6t of soon procuring one except in the way of a young man from the States being Ordained by the Bishop of Quebec not that I have heard of any one as yet offering. His Lord- ship writes me thus. "As to your question, — I need only refer you to the A61 of Parliament, which provides that no 'person or persons admitted to the order of Deacon or Priest by any Bishop or Bishops .so consecrated,' (i.e. under the au- C 491 '2 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE thority of that A6i, as the American Bishops were) shall be thereby enabled to exercise his or their respe6live office or offices within H. M. Dominions." For it is clear that my giv- ing the Order of Priesthood will not remove the disqualifica- tion, incurred by having been admitted to the Order of Dea- C071S, by persons "so consecrated." I need only add that your readiness to serve me is flattering, & that I shall be very grateful for any endeavours on your part to assist me. Beheve me to be Rev^ Sir Your obliged & Obedient Servant & Brother C. Stewart I am obliged to Miss Aspinwall for remembering me. The Rev^ C. Cotton resides in the neighbouring Township, & should a Deacon take my place could perform the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper here. Superscription: The Rev? D^ Hobart Assistant Minister of Trinity Church New York. Postmaster i endorsement: Huntsburgh V! 3'' Novr 1810 ANNOTATIONS Jacob Mountain. For notice see page 444. Abraham Bronson. For sketch see page 388. C 492 ;] CHARLES STEWART Act of Parliament fur Consecratiofi of Bisliops not SiibjeSts of the British Crown. Bishop Mountain refers to the act passed in the closing days of the Parliament begun May 18, 1784, and continued until January 24, 1786, which was entitled, "An Act to empower the Archbishop of CanteHmnj, or the Archbishop of York, for the Time being, to con- secrate to the Office of a Bishop, Persons being subjects or Citizens of Countries out of His Majesty's Dominions." It was under this act that Bishop White and Bishop Provoost were consecrated at Lam- beth, February 4, 1787. A copy of the act was transmitted by Arch- bishop Moore for the committee of the General Convention with a let- ter dated Canterbury, July 4, 1786. The third paragraph of the act is : "Provided also, and it be hereby declared. That no Person or Per- sons consecrated to the Office of a Bishop in the Manner aforesaid, nor any Person or Persons deriving their Consecration from or under any Bishop so consecrated, nor any Person or Persons admitted to the Order of Deacon or Priest by any Bishop or Bishops so consecrated, or by the Successor or Successors of any Bishop or Bishops so con- secrated, shall be thereby enabled to exercise his or their respective Office or Offices within His Majesty's Dominions." The Rev. Henry Barker, an expert on such matters, in an article en- tided ' ' Can American Bishops officiate in England ? " in the ' ' Church Eclectic " for December, 1904, maintained that the restriction was still in force. He says on page 208, after reciting the steps which an Amer- ican deacon or priest has to take in order to have the legal right to officiate in England : When all this is done, the American Priest or Deacon is accounted in all respects as if he had been ordained by an English Bishop. In this way he acqu ires rights , and is (we may say ) ecclesiastically naturalized . But when we come to our American Bishops the case is entirely dif- ferent. There is no doubt that they are most cordially welcomed, and highly appreciated across the sea, in England, and are freely admitted to preach and officiate as Bishops in the cathedrals and parish churches of that country. But all this is mere matter of courtesy ; they have no right to recognition ; no legal claim to be allowed to officiate ; there is no provision under which they may acquire a ' locus officiandi ; ' nay, more, there is a positive negation against their officiating at all." [ 493 D HOB.\RT CORRESPONDENCE And again on page 213 : "The object of these various repeals seems to be while retaining the powers of ordination and consecration in former Acts, to leave the disabilities (except those of the Act of 1786 within the United King- dom) to be regulated entirely by the Act of 1874. "As the general pro\'isions of the Act do not relate to Bishops, it would appear that the American Bishops are entirely free from all statutory disability to officiate within British Dominions outside the limits of the United Kingdom, within which limits their statutory disabilities still remain." Emily Phillips Aspinzvall. For notice see page 444. Charles Caleb Cotton. For notice see page 445. Hiintsburgh. For notice see page 446. C 494 ] ELIAS BAYLEY DAYTON [ From Elias Bavley Davton ] Eliz'''. Town 29 Oft'. 1810. Dear Sir, AS 1 have a Note to pay at the Branch Bank this week if JTjL you can without much inconvenience wait for the money which you ask of me until the next week, it will accomodate me. Be pleased to fill up the enclosed Note for the sum which you will want discounted & I will get it done here. Remember that I shall furnish you with winter apples. Return the Note by W'". Dayton. Yours truely E. B. Dayton. Rev". J. H. Hobart. Superscription : The Rev". Doct". Hobart New York. ANNOTATIONS Branch of the Bank of the United States, New York City. For notice see page 180. JVilliam Dayton. For notice see Volume V, page 386. C 495 H JOHN OWEN JOHN Owen was born in 1765. He became a student at Cambridge University, from which he graduated. He was made fellow of Cor- pus Christi College. Upon his ordination he was appointed curate and lecturer in the Parish of Fulham. He was afterward incumbent of Rigglesham, Essex, where he died in 1822. He remained jjrincipal secretary of the Bible Society until his death. Among his works are: The Retrospect, 1794 Travels in Europe, in 1791-92, 1796 Christian Monitor for the Last Days, 1799. Second edition, 1808 Vindication of the Bible Society, 1807 The Fashionable World Displayed, 1809. Second edition History of the Origin and Progress of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Volume I, 1804-10. Volume II, 1810-14. Volume III, 1814-19 The volumes covering the different periods were at first issued sepa- rately. [ John Owen to Benjamin Moore ] Fulhatn Oftober 30 — 1 8 10 Right Rev: Sir I AM instrudled by the Committee of the British & Foreign Bible society to acquaint you, that they have unanimously resolved to present the Institution of which you are the Presi- dent with a Donation of Bibles and Testaments to the amount of 1 00^ Sterling ; and that the books will be forwarded to you from their Depository by the first conveyance. It must be obvious to you. Right Reverend Sir, that the Com- mittee, in whose name I write, are naturally anxious in the first degree to encourage Establishments formed with a view to the Circulation of the Bible exclusively, and combining for that purpose the funds, the services and the afFe61:ions of all C 496 ] JOHN OWEN who acknowledge that holy Book as the standard of truth: they are however sincerely disposed to extend a proportion of their encouragement and assistance to Associations of every description, which comprehend, as a part of their plan, that obje6t of paramount importance. Actuated by these principles the Committee have determined to aid the Bible department of your Society, by the grant as above described ; and they accompany this offering of Christian friendship with their fervent prayers, that a blessing may rest upon your Institution ; and render it an instrument of real usefulness, in turning many from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God. I have the honor to be, Right Rev: Sir, Your faithful Servant, John Owen Sed The Right Rev : Benjamin Moore Bishop of New York. &c Sec. A''^ superscription. ANNOTATIONS British and Foreign Bible Society. This society was organized at the London Tavern, No. 123 Bishop- gate Street, London, Wednesday, March 7, 1804. There was an attendance of more than three hundred persons of various religious bodies. Lord John Teignmouth ^\■as elected president, and among the vice-presidents were the Bishop of London, Dr. Charles Manners Sutton ; the Bishop of Exeter, Dr. George Pelham ; the Bishop of St. David's, Dr. Thomas Burgess; Sir William Pepperell, Vice- Admiral Gambler, and William Wilberforce. John Owen, curate of Fulham and chaplain to the Bishop of London, was elected secretary. An address was issued, in which "the prevalence of ignorance, super- stition and idolatry over so large a portion of the world, the limited C 497 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE nature of the respectable societies now in existence and their acknow- ledged insufficiency to supply the demand for Bibles in the United Kingdom and foreign countries, and the recent attempts which have been made on the part of Infidelity to discredit the evidence, vilify the character and destroy the influence of Christianity" were given as the chief reason for the formation of the society. It soon had many members, both Churchmen and non-conformists. The subscriptions for the first year were nearly seven hundred pounds. In the first ten years it had granted the large sum of seventy-nine thousand five hundred and forty-three pounds, fifteen shillings, and five pence. In the same year there were four hundred and six branch societies in the British dominions. In its second century, with large resources, the society continues its useful work. Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. C 498 ] JOHN REED [ From John Reed ] Poughkeepsie Nov I '' I 8 I o. My Rev' & Dear Sir. PERMIT me to introduce to your notice M"" James Bill. I am happy in informing you that Mi" Bill has for a num- ber of years been an acquaintance and friend of mine who has frequently mentioned to me his future intentions of en- tering into the ministry of our church, and who has for sev- eral months past been pursuing his studies with the Rev"! Mr Butler, and is now about to propose himself as a candidate. Of his talents and literary acquirements, I have only to remark that you will on the slightest acquaintance, perceive that brill- ancy and debth with which I have long been acquainted as a class-mate in college and as associate in private life. He has been educated to the profession of law, and, I believe was dis- tinguished in the pra6lice while he continued therein ; but a par- tiality to the ministry and apparently that alone has induced iiim to abandon his profession and turn his attention to Divin- ity. But he has for some time been heavily burthened with a load of misfortunes. A pretended patron has not only aban- doned him, but oppressed him. A failure of a person for whom he was an underwriter, has deeply embarrased him and the consumption of a little possession by fire has left him destitute. Being a young gentleman of a warm temperament and of honourable and delicate feelings, under all this presure of mis- fortune and perplexity, I doubt not but that he has been guilty of many imprudences and may have orginated some enemies. But if so, I am not acquainted with them. I only mention this as a natural consequence. But knowing the man, being ac- quainted with the simplicity of his heart and its susceptibility to friendship, and his love of truth, I cannot think that he is C 499 ] HOB.\RT CORRESPONDENCE guilty of an a6t wilfully dishonourable. Could I suppose that M' Bill has turned his attention to the ministry for any sin- ister motive, I should not be his friendly advocate. But when I recolle6l that this has been a subje6l agitated between him- self and me in my family for a long time I very cordially recommend him to the patronage of all friends of our church and particularly to your goodness. He has a small family with, I presume, little means of support. Should the society be en- abled to make him some aid during the pursuit of his read- ing, I cannot think but their subje6l would be well chosen and their charity happily applied. With every sentiment of esteem I am ReV? Sir, Your very affe61:ionate friend in Ch'. John Reed P.S. If the proceedings of the Convention etc. are printed will you be so good as to send me a few copies by M!^ Bill. Superscription: Rev" John Henry Hobart. City of New York p^ M[ BUI. ANNOTATIONS James I. Bill. James I. Bill graduated from Union College, Schenectady, in 1805. His residence then was Catskill. He died in 1830. David Butler. For sketch see Volume IV, page 405. The Society for the Promotion of Religion and Learning. For notice see Volume III, page 133. H 500 1 JOSEPH JACKSON [From Joseph Jackson] St. P's Glebe T. C. MJ Nov. 3,1810. My dear friend, I HAD the happiness, upon my return home, to find that my mother had been mercifully preserved amidst much & univ! sickness in the country around her ; & that she had escaped with only a slight attack of Ague & fever, from which she was speedily relieved. Several have died in the Parish during my few weeks' absence; & what is most melancholy of all is, that one dear friend & leading Parishioner was an- nounced to me by the way, as having a week or two confined to his house by a pulmonary attack. This is no other than M"^ Geo. R. Hayward ; whom you will remember as among our most zealous respe6lable chara6lers. The mournful fa6l I found to be too true; & how do I miss his elevated & devout accents in the responses of our Sunday Service ! God's will, not ours, be done: but how often does my mind anticipate the text, that "the righteous are taken away from the evil to come." His loss I view as certain, & hasten to this painful inference. It is wrong in me, perhaps, to do it; nor would I suffer myself to argue in this despondent way (for in God is our trust; he is our strength & the rock of our might ) but that everything seems to portend the same event & final issue — of a total loss of gospel ordinances in this Parish ere long. The same dullness & indifference which I have so long complained of, has hitherto generally prevailed with undiminished horror: it meets me as a killing damp wherever I go, & stifles every purpose of renewed attempts & labours of love, to spend & be spent in behalf of a most unthankful & unthinking people. It a6ls for all the world, like the noxious vapours, the dis- tempered atmosphere of this contagious climate, which make I 501 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE it hourly questionable whether I shall not be despoiled of the few & hard-earned accessions derived to my health & spirits from a few weeks' respite & a much needed excursion to a better country & among a different people. My determination is, if, through the goodness of Alm^God, I am enabled to execute anything, to present a faithful view of things to the vestry at their next meets (which will be on the 5^]" inst. ) ; & to arouse & animate & encourage them to meet the present crisis with a new & reforming spirit. If I can succeed so far with them & through them with the Par- ishioners generally, as to see effeftual steps taken towards putting our two Churches in decent & comfortable condition; & to have a regular & devout attendance upon Divine Ordi- nances, it will be a commencement which will again give new life to my farther designs. But I can well nigh assure my- self of a disappointment here. After all, my dear & excellent friend, be satisfied for me, that I mean not to a6l the part of a capricious novice by this Parish ; I have had experience enough indeed to make me a veteran in the business of sewing & vamping, & mending, or trying to mend, a crazy worn out Parish. I might say, a misshaped, ill-made & ill- conditioned Parish from the beginning. In the mean time do bear me in your thoughts, & have something in reserve for me, if percliance any thing arises within your knowledge; that when all attempts have failed to mend an old & hopeless situation, I may have the solace in the end of trying a new one. Nothing tends so inuch to detra6l from my pleasure, in re- viewing the scenes which occurred in your part of the world, as the recolle6lion of my unsociable pettishness of disposition, which marred the satisfa61ion of friendly converse. I could bear the thought of it better in every case than in regard to you. C 502 '2 JOSEPH JACKSON To think how it has frustrated my hopes in respe6l of inter- views with you ! how it has drained thejiozv of soul of which I had sanguinely entertained the hope, & left every thing unsaid, unasked which I had fondly promised myself! This is painful & distressing to me. But it was the ett'e6l of extreme indisposition (of that kind which bears above most others upon the temper & spirit) & therefore must be regretted rather as a misfortune perhaps than a fault. The seeming acerbity which I fear might mingle with one conversation between us, I am afraid might be painful to you. This was an incidental subje6l as it rose, but had for some time been so momentous in my estimation, that I might keep it up with greater vehemence than judgement. It has appeared to me, even to my mortification, that we were stretching our authority to an extreme & unwarrantable length, in prohibit- ing prayer in the Pulpit. I will submit to you my reasonings on the occasion, & will thank you for your friendly animad- versions. I take the 24"'^ Canon of Gen' Conv". stri6lly inhibi- tory, for the sake of argument; tho' it is not so understood by several nor has been at all so apprehended by me till of late. My arguments can neither be given in detail, nor will they be perfe6l or arranged with much order. The 1'.' Consideration w'^.'^ occurs to me is, that the privilege in- herent in the ministerial office — intercession, or prayer, as well as the sacraments & preaching being essential to the priestly chara6ler. 2. There is much call for the exercise of this part of our sa- cred fun6lions at all times, & especially at the present, when the harvest is great & the labourers uncommonly few, & when the sins of our land & the sorrows of our Zion are peculiarly great & affe6ling. Perhaps ( I must add ) for the negle6l of this privilege, we are affli6f ed with barrenness among us. All C 503 n HOBART CORRESPONDENCE this without a possible sentiment, dire6l or indire6l, tending to depreciate our public Liturgy. Only, absolute perfection & all-sufficiency is the incommunicable attribute of the infallible Word of God. 3. Our inhibitory Canon is, to my mind, an Ecclesiastical embargo; so much more deleterious in its consequences than a Civil, as its assumed province is more serious as it prescribes to men's spiritual transaftions, & contra6ls yet more the al- ready insufficient intercourse between heaven & earth; it ob- stru6ls the needed supplies of God's manifold Providence & Grace wh are promised only on the condition of being asked for; & is so much more derogatory & impious as it limits what God has left at large & runs counter to express dire6lions & injun6lions of Divine Revelation. To go no farther, where have we a prayer to the Lord of the spiritual harvest, or for either the close of one year, or the beginns of another.'' I tremble to think of our audacity ! 4. Instead of producing the desired union & conformity, it will tend to perpetuate Schism & dissension. All this,maugre the present supposed good efFefts of restri6lions to the North- ward. These efFefts arise from a voluntary & most laudable observe';^ of our excellent Liturgy, I presume rather than from restri6live Canons. Expedients ought never to be resorted to, be they ever so promising when incompatible with the sal- utary appointments of Holy Writ. 5. The Episd Ch'^.^upon the supposition of this positive Canon, stands chargeable with possible usurpation, & infallibility; & by a Canon, or genl Law contravenes an Article of her own discriminative do6lrine. Wiser far, and devouter much the praftice in England, wS*^ induces conformity, with! proceed? to unauthorized extremities, & th''7 encouraging & foment- ing the very opposition it W:' allay. C 504 D JOSEPH JACKSON 8. What will be the natural operation & final effe61: of des- potic Canons ? With us, — to make Dashiell a Bishop. He need but write an appeal to the people after the next Gen! Conven- tion, sW anyth? be done confirmatory of what we suppose to be the spirit of the 24'.'' Canon, & his success is certain — tho' I sh'.' be the last person upon earth to tell him so. 9. All this Canon! restriction, & misguided anxiety, where- fore intended.'' Only to prevent Enthusiasm or Fanaticism, or an unseemly & improper interference with the established Liturgy, by the introdu61:ion of long extemporaneous effu- sions. Why not let specific provisions be made.? 10. Why not prohibit such exercises, under the name of prayer, as shall not consist with the design the spirit & language of the Book of Common Prayer? A Canon modified in this way ( should a Canon be judged necessary in the case) w'j I think be unexceptionable, & such as no Episcop? w^ dare to gainsay or transgress. Pardon my dogmatic brevity: I write as my thoughts arise to you ; calculating on your friendly candour. I have no room for a communication w''^ I intended for the Magazine. — But with respeft to the Magazine, its fate will soon be determined for this State, if Dr Bend's ill humour is not speedily removed. Our good friend & brother Kemp is also soured beyond your conception, from the same cause — be- cause you do not treat him as a friend, he says, so write to him. I conjure you, my dear, dear Sir, write immediately to them both; & interest them heartily, by soliciting of each the contributions of their pens. It is for you to fix, or to lose them : & with them the Magazine will go, as to Maryland. Do not forget us, I beseech you. I remain as ever, with kind remem- brance requested to M^" H. my Rev'' & dear friend, your most respectful & aflfe6lionate brother & friend, Jos. Jackson. C 505 D HOBART CORRESPONDENCE (This letter was begun & ended at very different dates — from interruption in the first instance, & afterwards by an interval of indisposition & sickness. Decemb. 22, 1810. ) Superscription: The Rev? Df Hobart, City of New-York. ANNOTATIONS George Robins Hayzvard. Mr. Hay ward belonged to a family long settled at Bailey's Neck, Tal- bot County, Maryland. He was a son of William and Margaret (Rob- ins) Hay ward. He married Margaret Smith, a daughter of Thomas Smith, a merchant of Chestertown. He died December 19, 1811, and is buried in the family lot on their estate, Locust Grove. Upon his tombstone is this inscription : "George Robins Hayward Esquire, departed this Life Dec. 19th, 1811, Aged 44 years and 3 months. This tribute of love is dedicated to his memory by his wife Margaret Hayward." Constitution and Ca?ions, 1808. The canons passed at the General Convention of 1808 together with those adopted previously were renumbered and with the constitution issued in a pamphlet form. The title was: Canons for the Government of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America : being the Substance of Various Canons adopted in General Conventions of said Church, held in the Years of our Lord 1789, 1792, 1795, 1799, 1801, 1804, and n9w set forth, with Alterations and Additions, in General Convention, a.d. 1808. To which are annexed, the Constitution of the Church, the Prayer to be used at the meetings of Convention ; and the Course of Ecclesias- tical Studies. New-York : Printed by T. & J. Swords, No. 160 Pearl- street. 1808." The text of the Canon referred to is Canon XXXIV : n 506 ] JOSEPH JACKSON Of the Use of the Book of Common Prayer Every Minister shall, before all sermons and lectures, and on all other occasions of public worship, use the Book of Common Prayer, as the same is or may be established by the authority of the General Con- vention of this Church. And in performing said service, no other prayer shall be used than those prescribed by the said book. The first canon on the subject was enacted in 1789 as Canon Ten, in this form: 1789. E\ery minister shall, before all sermons and lectures, use the Book of Common Prayer, as the same shall be set forth and established by the authority of this or some future General Convention; and until such establishment of an uniform book of common praj-er in this Church, every minister shall read the Book of Common Prayer directed to be used by the Convention of the Church in the State in Mhich he resides; and no other prayer shall be used, besides those contained in the said book. In the revision of the canons made in 1832, it was renumbered Canon XLV. It remained unchanged until the year 1904, when it was re- pealed. This action was taken in the course of a thorough revision of the Canons and the final adoption of the new code in that year. It gre\\- partly out of the results of the Memorial Movement of 1853 and the larger liberty in the use of the Book of Common Praver since 1886, and partly from a desire to omit certain ritual restrictions added to the Canon in 1877. Joseph Grove John Bend. For sketch see Volume IV, page 375. James Kemp. For sketch see Volume III, page 336. C 507 : HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [From Jane Tongrelou Dayton] Thursday Even? My Dear Sir, M? Dayton call'd this morning to tell me your message respe6ling the trees, I am rather apprehensive this let- ter may be too late but if is not I will thank you to get me — One Green Gage 1 Cluster Plumb 1 Black Heart Cherry 1 Honey Cherry 1 Vergeleu (or white Beurre) Pear 1 Jargonelle Pear M'' D. mention'd you had some idea of going to Flushing yourself, if you should I would wish the Trees of as large size as you can get them. We are quite disappointed that you have changed your ar- rangements for Sunday however I hope my Sister will come out with you on Monday which will in some measure atone for the disappointment. I cannot but regret that you are losing this fine weather for your improvements at the Hills. I hope Mr How's furniture reach 'd him in good order they were detain 'd in the Creek a day or two after they were put on board which I was apprehensive might prove a disappoint- ment, but it was unavoidable. With Affec^lionate regards to my Sister I am my Dear Brother Yours affe6lionately J. T. Dayton. Superscription: Rev" Doctor Hobart N° 46, Greenwich Street, New York. Postmarked: Eliz. Town, Nov. 1 1 . Endorsement: M«s W" Dayton. 1 8 10. C 508 ] JANE TONGRELOU DAYTON ANNOTATIONS Elias Bay ley Dayton. For sketch see Volume III, page 303. The Prince Nurseries. The nurseries alluded to b}^ Mrs. Da)'ton were those of Benjamin Prince & Co. See sketch preceding their letter of April 23, 1817. It is, however, timely to insert here the advertisement which appeared in the "New York Evening Post" for Tuesday, March 20, 1810 : Fruit & Forest Trees. William & Benjamin Prince have for sale at their Nursery at Flush- ing L. I. near New- York, a large assortment of the best grafted Apple trees. Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarine and Apricot trees of the most approved European and American kinds, also Quince, Mulberry and Fig trees, a great variety of the best and larg- est sized imported Gooseberries, Currants, Rasberry and Strawberry Plants, European Mountain Ash, much admired for the beauty of its foliage and flowers, and the rich scarlet of its fruit, which continues on the tree in clusters for several months, flowering horse Chestnut trees of a large size, Chinquepin or Dwarf Garden Chestnut, Illinois or Pecan nut, Madeira or English walnut, English or small leaved Elm, Scotch and American Elms with large leaves, European linden or lime trees, \\eeping and other ^\•illows, weeping and American white ash, weeping Birch, Coccygria or Venetian Shumach, a tree of very singular appearance, covered in June and July vith tufts of russet coloured down. The flowering althea frutex, a variety of the most admired Orange, Lemon and Citron trees in boxes. Magnolias of diiferent sorts raised from seed and naturalized to an upland soil, and a great variety of roses and other flowering shrubs and plants, catalogues of which may be had at the store of Messrs. Hull & Bowne, No. 146 Pearl-st. where orders left will be duly attended to and the trees if required, carefully packed in matts, casks or boxes, and de- livered free of freight at Crane-wharf, New- York. Thomas Tardley Hoiv. For sketch see Volume V, page 435. C 509 :i HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Frederic Beasley ] Baltimore Nov. l6'''. 1810 I WROTE to you a few days ago, My Dear Hobart, but some circumstances have since taken place that render it expedient to trouble you again. To my very great satisfac- tion I was called upon the other day by D'. Allander who, you know, is the leading man among those who have the care of Trinity Church in our City, & I found that he had prepared his own mind for proposing a Union of that Church with our two. I of course met the proposal with cordiality & requested him to converse on the subjedl with the rest of the influential members of his church. He has done so, & last evening I was sent for to meet the gentlemen concerned in the affairs of that ch:, & found them all equally disposed to a union provided it can be effected upon a plan agreable to all parties. I have sanguine hopes that this union may now be accomplished. If so the procuring of another minister by our vestry will be ren- dered immediately necessary. I wish you, therefore, to inter- est yourself in the matter & inform me as soon as possible whether some able young man may not be induced to come. The situation of a young gentleman in the churches here upon the plan now proposed will be essentially different from what it would have been at the time that Sayres was expe6led to come on. He will be upon the same footing with Bend & myself. He will have the same salary & enjoy all the same privileges. It is therefore, undoubtedly one of the most eligible situations that present themselves to the Clergy of our Ch: in the U. States. I wish you therefore to ascertain whether some of the ablest of your Clergy would not accept the offer of such a place .^ Would not Sayres come if matters were placed C 510 J FREDERIC BEASLEY on this footing? If he will not what do you think of Chapman? Does he improve? Would he be a permanently useful Min- ister? I should delight in having some able sound & evangeli- cal preacher who would assist in pushing our churches for- ward in that course of improvement & prosperity in wh, thank God! we have now placed them. I should like to have a man who would give us powerful aid in our nightly le6ture on the sabbath wh I think is doing us much good & wh already re- minds me of Trinity ch: in your city by the multitudes that frequent it. If the union we contemplate takes place we must absolutely have such a man from the North to assist us. Such a one would be of infinite service to us whilst to you he is but one weight in a scale wh already is pressed to the earth. The circumstance of a union at this time would contribute largely towards leading to an event wh I most fervently desire should take place. I wish to see Baltimore the head quarters of ortho- dox principles in Maryland. I anticipate your ardent co-op- eration. Were I situated as you are & you as I am, I should certainly give it you. You must lay hold of Sayres or Berrian or Chapman if he will do & compel them to come. Mrs B: joins me in the most affectionate remembrance to Mrs H & yourself & in love to your children. I remain as ever Yr sincere friend Frederic Beasley Write to me immediately. Superscription: Rev". D? John H: Hobart New York No. 48 Greenwich St. c 511 : HOB ART CORRESPONDENCE ANNOTATIONS Gilbert Hunt Sayres. See sketch which precedes his letter of December 24, 1810. Joseph Grove John Bend. For sketch see Volume IV, page 375. James Chapman. For sketch see Volume V, page 343. Maria Beasley. For notice see page 288. William Berrian. See sketch which precedes his letter of March 31, 1824. C 512 : i JOHN VANDERBILT BARTOW IN addition to the particulars already given respecting John Van- derbilt Bartow on page 552 of Volume V, the following informa- tion will be of interest : Mr. Bartow married Matilda Wilson, a daughter of Archibald and Phoebe Helen Stewart of Savannah. Their children were: Matilda, born 1813 ; died 1814. Sarah A. P. She married September 16, 1834, Francis T. Montell. Theodosius. He married Matilda, daughter of Homer Whittemore. The}- had three children. He died Februar3'4, 1865. Annie Stewart. She married Professor Z. M. Phelps of Sing Sing, New York. No children. Leonard, died April 21, 1859. Margaret Maurice. She married William R. Blackwell. John Archibald. He married in 1854, Mary W. Singleton of Balti- more. Mr. Bartow was buried in St. Peter's Church-yard, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Upon his monument is this inscription : "This marble covers the remains and records the name of the first Rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Savannah, subsequently Rector of Trinity Church, Baltimore, the Rev. John V. Bartow, who after devoutly serving the Church for twenty-eight years in the M'ork of the Ministry, having finished his course in the triumph of a holy hope, entered into his rest July 14, 1836, and in the 49th year of his [From John Vanderbilt Bartow] Savannah Nov. 25. 1 8 10. My Dear Sir A GREEABLY to the wish that you was good enough to jl\. express, I avail myself of the first Mail to assure you of my safe arrival and of my kind and cordial acceptation by the Inhabitants of this City. C 513 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE My reception has been flattering, beyond my most sanguine expe61:ation. From Dl Kollock I have experienced every at- tention, and preached this morning in his Church to a very large congregation. I was happy to find so much Church spirit prevaihng, that I performed our service entire without any omission & with little difficulty. Our New Church comes on finely. It is without exception the most splendid building in Savannah, and quite as large if not larger than any Church in N York. The vestry are endeavouring to obtain the Lutheran Church for our accommodation untill our own is done, which it is supposed can be done without difficulty. You can form but a faint opinion of the Public spirit which a6luate these People, and it is not confined to the higher Orders but pervade the Body of the People generally. What do you think of the Sea Captains which are only occasionally here subscribing ^looo for a pew when the Church is finished. This money they have advanced & intend their Pew for the use of their Fraternity Such an instance would surpass the utmost exertions of all the J — J — s in N York. There appears here a general wish, to accede to the consti- tution of the General Church in the U. S. Some influential chara6lers have engaged to interest themselves in forwarding this obje6l which I feel great solicitude to efFe6l. Best's Con- gregation at St. Marys have this summer built him a beauti- ful little Church, but the chara6ler of the people in a Religious point of view is very low. They are a motley composition of all denominations, which ( as Mr Sands of the Island told me) respe6l all religions, but profess none. On thursday I go to Brunswic on a visit to my Brothers Family. It is uncertain how long I shall remain there, but not longer than will take the people to find some place of Worship. When I return will see what I can do for the Magazine. The Prospe6t I think [ 514 ] JOHN VANDERBILT BARTOW very good, and have no doubt I shall be able to forwaM a decent list. I have scribbled this hasty scroll amidst repeated interruptions & now must abruptly conclude, with assuring you that I have a grateful sense of that Friendship with which you favoured me, when in NY & an ardent desire still to retain it and am with sentiments of esteem & friendship yours sincerely At your leisure moment I should be extremely gratified to receive a line from you. Remember me to Mrs H & to all the Clergy of N.York. Superscription : The Rev° D'5 Hobart, Greenwich Street, New York Brig Despatch P. Pratt. Endorsement : Bartow, Savannah, 1810. ANNOTATIONS Henry Kollock. For notice see Volume II, page 65. Christ Church, Sava7inah, Georgia. The earliest services of the Church in the colony founded by General Oglethorpe were held by Dr. Henry Herbert, at Sa\annah, from Jan- uary to April, 1733. They Mere intended to be temporary. Upon his return from England, Samuel Quincy, a native of Boston, who had been made deacon and ordained priest in 1730 by Dr. JohnWaugh, Bishop of Carlisle, went to Savannah. By him the Church was firmly established, and a small building appropriated for services. Upon his * The signature was that of John V. Bartow. C 515 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE departure in 1736 John Wesley, a graduate of Oxford and fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, was appointed. His work was conducted upon the strictest Church lines. He found himself busy from morn- ing to night with services for various nationalities in the colony and visiting the sick and afflicted. His refusal to admit to the Holy Com- munion a lady whom he had rebuked, without her complying with the rubric declaring her intention, and open confession of her fault, led her husband to arraign Mr. Wesley before the recorder and magis- trates and to an indictment by the Grand Jury. In spite of the protests of the magistrate Mr. Wesley left Georgia in December, 1737, to became the founder of the Methodist Societies in England, and a great force in the religious life of the nation. In 1739 the mission at Savannah was renewed. In the meantime George Whitefield had come out to the colony as a volunteer helper of Mr. Wesle}'. He remained for nearly a year, preaching to large congregations in the Church and elsewhere. He then projected his Orphan House at Bethesda, near Savannah. Upon his return to England, January 14, 1739, he was ordained priest by Bishop Benson, and appointed by the trustees of Georgia as rector of Christ Church, Savannah. Before proceeding to his cure he held services in various parts of England, at which he took collections for the Orphan House. The rare eloquence and force of his preaching attracted thousands of hearers. Finally he sailed for America in August, 1739, but made his journey slowly through the colonies, preaching and pleading for the Orphan House that he might increase the thousand pounds he had brought from Eng- land. He reached Savannah in January, 1740, where Mr. Habersham, lay reader and schoolmaster, had maintained the services. But Mr. Whitefield's heart was in the Orphan House, and his services in the Church were only incidental. It was at this time that he began his assault upon Church vestments, doctrines, and the Prayer Book. Mr. Whitefield gave up the parish entirely in 1741, and was succeeded by Christopher Orton, who died in August, 1742. After an interval Thomas Bosomworth was licensed by the Bishop of London, July 4, 1743, " to perform all religious and ecclesiastical offices in the col- ony of Georgia." His work took him over the whole colony, and Sa- vannah received only a small portion of his time. In 1745 Bartholo- mew Zouberbuhler became rector of Christ Church. He was born in St. Gall, Switzerland, but had accompanied his father to South [ 516 ] JOHN VANDERBILT BARTOW Carolina when only a boy. He was well educated at Charleston. Com- mended by Commissary Garden, he went to England, w here he was cordially received, ordained deacon and priest, and gi\ en a stipend of fifty pounds a year by the Venerable Society. For tw enty years, under his faithful and unselfish administration, the Church in Savannah grew and prospered. A proper church building of stone was built, w hich was solemnly dedicated Saturday, July 7, 1750. The communicants in- creased from thirty to seventy, and the congregations filled the church to overflowing. Mr.Zouberbuhler died in 1766. Samuel Frink, a grad- uate of Harvard College, succeeded him, and did his full duty until his death in 1771. During the Revolution James Seymour, who had been missionary at Augusta, took refuge in Savannah, and maintained the services until the success of the American arms caused him to take refuge at St. Augustine, Florida, in 1783. He died in 1784 on his way to the Bahamas. Christ Church maintained its organization, and occasional services were held bv Adam Boyd, rector of Augusta, from 1790 to 1799. It is uncertain whether any services were regularly held from that time to 1810, when Mr. Bartow arrived. It is known that ^\hen Robert Griffieth Wetmore visited Savannah in 1802, and when he died near that city in 1803, he was ministered to by Mr. Smith, the Presbyte- rian minister, and that the funeral service was in the Presbyterian Church, although the burial was in the church-yard of Christ Church. Mr. Bartow remained as rector until 1815, when he accepted the rec- torship of Trinity Church, Baltimore. Walter Cranston, a graduate of Harvard College in 1810, and a native of Rhode Island, accepted the rectorship in the same year, and spent five years of unremitting toil. He died at Middletown, Connecticut, July 25, 1822. He had taken the journey north w ith the hope of recovering his health. Abiel Carter, a native of Concord, New Hampshire, and a graduate of Dartmouth College in 1813, went to Savannah in 1822. He was a most accept- able and faithful pastor, and spared himself in no respect. When the yellow fever broke out in the summer of 1827 he remained in the city, although it had been stipulated that he should spend the warm months in the North. He and his w ife, after ministering to others, died within eighty-two hours of each other. He died November 1, 1827. Among Mr. Carter's successors have been Edward Neuf\ ille, w ho declined to be Bishop of the diocese ; Bishop Elliott, Bishop Beck- [ 517 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE with, Charles H. Coley, and Robb White. The rector in July, 1912, was Francis Allan Brow n, and the number of communicants, as re- corded in the American Church Almanac for that year, was se\en hundred and ten. J— J—'s of New York. The allusion is evidently to Cave Jones and his supporters, who deprecated the activity of Dr. Hobart and the expenditure of large sums of money for Church extension. William Best. William Best was ordained in 1799 by Bishop Smith of South Car- olina. After serving in various parishes he removed to Georgia and settled at St. Mary's. This town is the capital of Camden County, Georgia, and is on the St. Mary's River at its junction with Cum- berland Sound, nine miles from the Atlantic Ocean and nine miles northwest of Fernandina, Florida. Mr. Sands. A diligent examination of books upon Georgia shows that no member of the Sands family was prominently connected with any of the towns in that state. The allusion is probably to one of the sons of Com- fort Sands of New York City, or of Joshua Sands of Brooklyn, Long Island, who was temporarily in Georgia in a vessel of his father and had business interests there. Theodosius Bartow, M.D., or Afitony Abramse Bartow, or Leonard Bartoxv. Three sons of Theodosius Bartow, rector of Rye, settled in Georgia. His second son, Theodosius, studied medicine and became one of the best known physicians in the South. Dr. Bartow married Frances L. Stebbins of Savannah, and had four children, one of whom, John, was a surgeon in the navy. The other son, Francis Stebbins, was a gallant officer in the Georgia contingent of Confederate troops, attained the rank of general, and was killed at the battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861 . His fourth son, Anthony Abramse, was a resident of Savannah, where he married Miss Horton. His seventh son was Leonard, who C 518 J JOHN VANDERBILT BARTOW in 1812 married Eliza Nephew. All the members of the Bartow family made their homes in Savannah. Brunswick must have been only a temporary abiding-place for the brother mentioned in Mr. Bartow's letter. The Churchman's Magazine. For notice see Volume III, page 420, and for the circular and pro- spectus of the new series see page 42. Brig Despatch. The advertisements of the New York shipping merchants in 1810 show that not less than ten vessels were regularly engaged in trade with Savannah, Georgia. Among them were the schooner Amazon, the schooner Theresa, the brig Richmond, the brig Georgia, the Me- lantho, and the Fredonia. The brig Despatch is not advertised. P. Pratt. In the list of vessels which cleared the port of New York October 26, 1810, was the Cleopatra, of which Mr. Pratt was both owner and cap- tain. Its destination was Savannah. This is the only mention of him in the shipping news in New York papers of 1810. L 519 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From James Dewar Simons ] Charleston 30''' November 18 10. Rev" & Dear Sir, THE Standing Committee of our Church have directed me to write to you as Secretary of the House of Clerical & Lay delegates of the General Convention, to enquire whether you could furnish them with the Canons of the Gen! Conven- tion, with what number, & in what manner. They are desirous of having many copies, with a view to distribute them gener- ally throughout the State, and are willing to defray any expense that may attend the procuring of them. It is believed that very few of the members of our churches in the city, & scarcely any of them in the country are furnished with this book. An ignorance of the Constitution & laws of the Church, from this among other causes too generally prevails ; to countera6l this evil the S: C; have thought it advisable to get as many copies of the Canons as could be procured, & with the notice annually given to the Churches to appoint their Delegates to the State Convention, to send to them several of these Pamphlets. Your aid in furthering our views will be gratefully acknowledged, & we are confident that you will pardon the trouble we give you, when you refle6l that it is from a desire to promote the interests of our common cause & of that Church of which you have been so able & strenuous a defender. C 520 u JAMES DEWAR SIMONS Be pleased to present my respe6ls to our clerical Brethren & to remember me very affectionately to M' Bowen With sincere respedl & esteem I remain D^Sir y Friend & Brother James Dewar Simons Secretary of the Standing Committee of the Convention of P: E C. S' Carolina Rev? D'' Hobart 1 Sect* of Gen'; Convention. J Superscription : Reverend D" : Hobart, Secretary of Geii: Conven'', New York. ANNOTATION Constitution and Canons, 1808. For notice see page 506. [ 521 ;] GILBERT HUNT SAYRES GILBERT Hunt Sayres was born in New Jersey, of Quaker par- entage. He graduated from Columbia College in 1808. He stud- ied theology under Dr. Thomas Lyell of Christ Church, New York City. He was made deacon by Bishop Moore, October 6, 1809. When Timothy Clowes resigned Grace Church, Jamaica, Long Island, in the spring of 1810, to go to St. Peter's Church, Albany, the vestry of Grace Church, on May 1, 1810, called Mr. Sayres. His salary was to be seven hundred and fifty dollars a year. He lived for some time in the house of Dr. Wood. In 1812 the place of Smith Hicks was bought for a rectory, at a cost of six hundred and eighty-two pounds. Mr. Sayres was at once taken into the affections of the people, and he gave to them the best that was in him. Under his administration a new par- ish church was built in 1822, the finances were strengthened, and the parish was in a thoroughly prosperous condition. Mr. Sayres resigned May 1, 1830, after twenty 3ears of unremitting work. He was given an allowance of one hundred dollars for five years. He still lived in the house which had been purchased as a rectory in 1812 ; for in 1820 he had bought it from the parish for one thousand four hundred dollars. In his "History of Grace Church, Jamaica," Henry Onderdonk, Jr., says, on page 103 : "After Mr. Sayres retired from the rectorship, he let no opportunity of doing good or of giving good advice pass by unimproved. The poor and humble found in him a benefactor and counselor. He was a great reader, and his mind Mas well furnished with useful knowledge. Hav- ing enjoyed the society of statesmen, lawyers, and prominent men, he had a good store of interesting anecdotes that made his company de- sirable. He had overtasked his bodily and mental energies early in his ministry. Having for long years struggled against sundry ailments, by great care and prudence his useful life was prolonged to an advanced age. Though a staunch, true and evangelical churchman, he embraced the whole christian family in the arms of charity ; but was outspoken against intemperance, war, slavery, and Romanism. He was emphati- cally the christian gentleman. He was one of the founders of the Amer- ican Bible Society, and last but one of the survivors." Dr. Sayres died April 27, 1867, at the age of eighty. His funeral was held from Grace Church, May 1. In the course of a memorial minute C 522 3 GILBERT HUNT SAYRES the vestry of Grace Church, Jamaica, say: "That this Vestry in re- cording tlie death of the Rev. Gilbert H. Sayres, D.D., the former rec- tor of this church, are especially and affectionately called upon, in giv- ing expression to their unfeigned sorrow and regret for the loss of one of the oldest and ablest ministers of the church, to bear the grateful testi- mony to the pure and gentle character of a clergyman, venerable for his age, eminent for his learning, his piety, and for the soundness of his church principles. The simplicity of whose life and manners was ever in unison with the Gospel he preached, and during a long life of varied health won for him the affection and confidence of this congre- gation and of every true christian . ' ' \^Hennj Onderdonk, Jr. , History of Grace Church, Jamaica, p. 132.] At a meeting of the clergy in attendance at the funeral of Dr. Sayres, a preamble and resolutions were adopted, in the course of which it is said : ''''Resolved, By his surviving brethren present, that while we deplore most deeply the loss of one so deservedly dear to us and the church, especially on this Island, yet we thank God that he was spared to us so long; that he was enabled, through grace, to adorn the doctrine of God our Savior, as a wise, prudent, learned, holy, faithful minis- ter of Christ for more than half a century ; that, while naturally of a meek and unobtrusive temperament, he was ever the bold, firm, decided, uncompromising advocate of righteousness and truth ; that although he was laid aside from the active duties of the ministry for nearly forty years, yet he was always ready to counsel the weak and erring, as well as to sympathize w ith the poor and afflicted, to the best of his ability ; that he has left behind him a record, not only of untiring faithfulness and devotion to his work, but a multitude of witnesses to attest the power and value of his ministrations in wan- ning souls to Christ; in short, that he has passed away, as we can testify, amidst the tears and regrets of the entire community in \\'hich his life "was spent, and has finally fallen asleep in Jesus, full of years and honor, to receive a crown of glory, eternal in the Heavens." \^Henry Onderdonk, Jr., History of Grace Church, Jamaica, /?.131.] C 523 2 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Gilbert Hunt Sayres ] Jamaica Decern. 24. 1810. Dear Sir, I Should have been very happy to have had you come up and administer the communion next Sunday but as it is inconvenient for you I expe6l I can obtain Mr Bulkley. I wish I could obtain some more catechisms to distribute how shall I obtain them ? Will you be so obliging as to inform Mr Onderdonk that if I had 2 Dozen Tra61:s I could distribute them to advantage? I called on Dr Bowden and he is positive he never received "Smith's preservative" against Quakerisms." Should you accidently find it will you give it to Mr Onder- donk and request him to send it up to me as I want it very much. Give my best respefts to Mrs Hobart and believe me to be Rev Sir Yours affeftionately Gilbert H. Sayres. Superscription : Rev? D" Hobart New York. To be left at Mess'^ T. & J. Swords. ANNOTATIONS Barzillai Bulkley. For sketch see page 243 . Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk. For sketch see page 456. c 524 n GILBERT HUNT SAYRES The Nezv York Protestant Episcopal TraSl Society. In 1810 there was formed by young men in the City of New York a society which should supplement the work of the Bible and Prayer Book Society. The constitution is given in "The Churchman's Mag- azine" for September and October, 1810, on page 357, with a note of commendation : Art. 1. This Society shall be denominated the Pmtestant Episcopal Society of Yomig Me?i, for the Distribution of Religious Tracts; and shall be composed of young men, members of the Protestant Epis- copal Church. Art. 2. The object of this Society shall be to distribute religious tracts, chiefly of practical utility, devotional forms, &c. among the young and ignorant. Art. 3. For this end, there shall be appointed semi-annually, a Presi- dent, Vice-President, seven Trustees, a Secretary, and Treasurer; composing a board for the transaction of the business of the Society, denominated a Board of Trustees, of whom seven shall form a quorum. They shall be appointed by ballot, at the stated meetings of the So- ciety, and a plurality of votes shall constitute a choice. All vacancies, occasioned by resignation or otherwise, between the stated meetings of the Society, shall be supplied by the appointinent of the Board. Art. 4. The Society shall hold stated meetings on the second Tues- day of May and November; at which times their elections shall take place, and an account of their proceedings during the last session, be rendered by the Board. The Board of Trustees shall meet on the first Wednesday of every month, and oftener, at their discretion. Their extra meetings to be called by the President. Art. 5. Persons becoming members shall, at their admission, pay into the hands of the Treasurer, the sum of two dollars and fifty cents. And each member shall, at the semi-annual meetings, contribute the further sum of fifty cents. The Treasurer shall receive the donations of the benevolent and pious, for the furtherance of the object of the institution. Art. 6. It shall be the privilege of the members to purchase tracts of the Society at a reduced price, to be regulated by the Board. The Board may have the gratuitous disposal of one half of the tracts pub- lished or purchased by tlie Society. All tracts presented to the society, n 525 D HOBART CORRESPONDENCE and those which may have been in their possession one year, shall be at the disposal of the Board. Art. 7. Ladies, by contributing the same sums as the members, may become subscribers, and ha\e the privilege of purchasing tracts at the reduced prices. Art. 8. This constitution shall not be altered except at the semi- annual meeting in May ; and then, only by the consent of two thirds of the members present. Officers elected October 23, 1810. Dr. Henry Ustick Onderdonk, President. James Bartow, Vice-President. Rev. William Berrian, Rev. William Edward Wyatt, Dr. Samuel W. Moore, Samuel F. Lambert, \ Tnistees, William D. Titus, Edward W. Willkings, John W. Chanler, Jackson Kemper, Treasurer, Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk, Secretary. The president was a son of Dr. John Onderdonk, afterward a zealous missionary and Bishop of Pennsylvania. The secretary was another son of Dr. Onderdonk, who became an assistant minister of Trinity Church, New York, and Bishop of New York. Mr. Kemper was in after years an assistant to Bishop White in Christ Church and Mis- sionary Bishop of the Northwest. Later on Mr. Berrian was rector of Trinity Church, New York City. Mr. Wyatt was afterAAard rector of St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, and president of the House of Deputies in the General Convention. The society found friends, and with a slightly altered name and broadening of membership \\ as a great help to the Bishop and clergy of the diocese for nearly a century. Its bene- factions were extended throughout the American Church. Many of its tracts and leaflets are still standard. From 1840 to 1890 it pub- lished the Church Almanac, of which the first number was issued in 1830 from the Protestant Episcopal Press, with Dr. John Frederick Schroeder as editor, under the title of the Churchman's Almanac. GILBERT HUNT SAYRES Since 1890 the Almanac has been j)ublished as a private enterprise under the title of the American Church Ahuanac. The society has still a legal existence, but has not been active of recent years. John Bozvden. For sketch see page 270. Patrick Stnith's Preservative against Quakerism. The author of the "Preservative" was vicar of Great Paxton in Hunt- ingtonshire for many years. The book was issued with this title : ""^ A Preservative against Quakerism, or a Complication of Deism, En- thusiasm, and divers other ancient and modern dangerous £rfvrs nnd Heresies. By the Wav of Conference between a Minister and his Par- ishioner : Wherein the Principles of the Quakers, or Deists, Enthusiasts, and several other ancient and modern Hereticks and Schismatics, are fairly considered ; and plainly and fully confuted ; and the true Prin- ciples of the Christian Religion, in Opposition thereto asserted and vindicated. All being accommodated to the understanding of the mean- est Capacity. By Patrick Smith, M.A. Vicar of Great Paxton, Hunt- ingtonshire. London : Printed for C. Rivington at the Bible and Crown in St. Paul's Churchyard. 1740." A second edition was published in 1 740 by the same publisher. It was answered by Joseph Besse in "A Defence of Quakerism," and by Elias Brockett in an ironical "Congratulatory Letter to Mr. Patrick Smith, M.A." Thomas and James Swords. For sketch see Volume IV, page 330. C 527 D HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From Davenport Phelps ] Geneva Jany 4. I 8 1 1 RT Rev° and dear Sir THE roads were in such a state from the rains which had fallen that I did not reach home until the 1 8'.*' of Novr — when I found mygood neighbors in theirusual health & peace; and who were not a little gratified with the benefa6lions in- trusted to my care by a number of your liberal citizens. This small sum has already been of much greater importance than its simple amount — for it has produced an exertion that would not probably have been otherwise made, & by which I believe the building in hand will be soon finished. Ml Clark arrived here on the 2^^ Deer and after spending one Sunday with me proceeded to the churches west; — three of which he has visited & is now at Catharine in Tioaga county, from whence he will return next week, & proceed to visit the remaining churches — I am fully satisfied, that he is disposed to be useful & am much gratified with the prospe6l of his being so. His brother Mr W'." Clark has written me respecting the propriety of his going to the assistance of Mr Nash, re- questing me to write you on the subje6l. It is I believe more than 60 miles (or even 70) from Manlius to Cooperstown — MrN. has churches — but they are not so distant from each other as the churches in this quarter are — The field for missionary service is encreasing in Cayuga county, which with Onondaga, will perhaps require as much labor as ought to be required of an individual. At Montezuman, the residence of Dr Clark ( bro'" of y^ late Rev M"" C of Newtown ) about 1 2 miles NW of Aurelius, a congregation is formed, which it is expe6led will after some time be organized. C 528 2 DAVENPORT PHELPS Another congregation is formed or forming at Scaneateles — also at Genoa about 20 miles south of Aurelius there should be some missionary attendance ; so that upon the whole it appears to me that tlie general interest of the church would be better served by Mf W'? Clark being permitted to occupy his former field, with y^ addition of Montezuma, Scaneateles & Genoa, & going as far west as Geneva, when I visit the churches east, for y^ purpose of administering y" Holy Com'? I take y^ liberty of suggesting these considerations hoping you may deem it proper to excuse him from going into the county of Otsego — for even if his constitution as to health were ever so fine, there appears to be field sufficient to occupy his attention for the present, & in w'' I am persuaded he is both faithful & useful. While a pleasing hope may be reasonably entertained of y"^ growth of the Chh in this late howling wilderness, I have lately the painful information that y^ most assiduous attempts are still making in your city to prostrate the government of y^ church at large — and I can indeed but regret the present- ment & prosecution of this disturber ( if not of others also ) of its peace & harmony had not been earlier made. Tho mild- ness & forbearance are virtues, yet they may be extended beyond bounds, as I am persuaded they have been in the pres- ent case. I earnestly hope th'. M'."^ Hobart has better health & th! you are still able to attend upon your arduous labors & am Rt Rev & d' Sir Your m'. obed' affed": & faith' Serv" D. Phelps. I subjoin a rough sketch of y*^ relative situation of our chhs & their respe6tive distances. C 529 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Superscription: RT Rev? J. H. Hobart DD New York ANNOTATIONS Trinity Church, Geneva. For notice see Volume IV, page 398. Oriji Clark. See sketch which precedes his letter of April 22, 1813. St. John's Church, Catharine. This town is on the southern border of Schuyler County, east of the centre. Its surface is a hilly upland indented with deep valleys, through which flow the streams which water it, the principal being Catharine's Creek. The town was named after Catharine Montour, French by birth, but a skilful and energetic leader of the Seneca Indians after her mar- [ 530 :i DxWENPORT PHELPS riage with a chief of that tribe. She was a good friend to the EngHsh for a long series of years. The earliest settlements were on Catha- rine's Creek in 1 788, near the present Montour's Falls. The town was originally in Tioga County. In 1809 a parish was organized by Dav- enport Phelps under the name of St. John's Church. A plain and sub- standal building was erected in 1810, which was sliingled on the sides as well as roof. The first wardens were William H. Prince and Isaac Lyon. For some reason the consecration of the church was de- layed. In 1819 Bishop Hobart speaks of the church at Catharine town as being "nearly ready for consecration." This parish, with others in that county and Onondaga County, came under the immediate care of William Atwater Clark, who had been made deacon October 3 1 , 1810, by Bishop Moore, at the last ordination held b}' him. In 18 1 7 Mr. Clark gave up the inission to proceed further west to Buffalo. He was suc- ceeded by Ezekiel Gilbert Gear, who had been made deacon by Bishop Griswold,in Christ Church, Middietown, Connecticut, June 6, 1815. Mr. Gear laboured with great success in the \\ hole region, and was afterward missionary at Ithaca, where he firmly established St. John's Church. He then served as missionary at Galena, Illinois, and in 1838 became chaplain at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, being the pioneer mis- sionary in that part of the Iowa territory. His work among the soldiers and Indians for more than thirty years made him greatly beloved, and he has fitly received the title of the father of the Church in Minnesota. At his death, October 13, 1875, in his eighty-first year, he was the senior priest of the American Church. In 1827 John D. Gilbert, who had been made deacon by Bishop Hobart, February 1 1 of that year, took charge of St. Paul's Church, Big Flats, St. John's Church, Cath- arine, and other places in Tioga, Steuben, and Tompkins counties. In his report to the Convention of the diocese held October 16 and 17, 1827, he says: "In the beginning of August, the Minister of St. Paul's visited St. John's Church, in Catharine, Tioga County, at \\hich place he is to spend every fourth Sunday, until the first of August ensuing. This Church has suffered extremely from the want of ministerial aid. The Rev. Mr. Phinney, of Ithaca, has done all that he could for their relief; but the academy, of which he is principal, and other important busi- ness, the distance of the way, together with delicate state of health, have prevented him from bestowing that attention to them which his C 531 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE own feelings dictated, or their necessities required. Notwithstanding these dark days that have passed over them, in which their lamp has burned but dimly, yet it has not become extinct. Their attachment to the Church is unshaken, and to her alone, under God, they look for spiritual succour. There are 14 communicants." In 1835 a new church was built. Mr. Gilbert spent nearly all his ministerial life as a missionarj-. In 1842 Major A. Nickerson, who had been made deacon by Bishop De Lancey, June 13, 1841, was appointed to the parish. Dr. Hayes, the historian of the Church in western New York, says he was ' ' a most devoted missionary, early re- moved by death." Under his successors the parish grew slowly. From 1863 the rectors have been Duncan C. Mann, William Atwill, Noble Palmer, and Francis Fenelon Rice, who has been in office since June 12, 1881, and was rector in July, 1912. As given in the American Church Almanac for 1912, there are eighty-seven communicants. A propri- etary chapel, called the Lawrence Memorial Chapel, was built in 1881, about five miles from the old church, and in the town of Catharine. This chapel has been supported entirely bv the Lawrence famil3\ In 1828 Mr. Gilbert established services in the promising village within the limits of the town called Havana, at the head-waters of Seneca Lake. In 1856 an independent parish was formed, under the name of St. Paul's Church. This village is now Montour Falls. The rector in July, 1912, was Frank Norwood Bouck. The communicants, as re- corded in the American Church Almanac for 1912, were ninety-two. William Atzvater Clark. See sketch which precedes his letter of January 2, 1813. Daniel Nash. For sketch see Volume III, page 110. Manlius. For notice see Volume III, page 300. Christ Church, Cooper stozvn. For notice see Volume IV, page 361. I 532 ] DAVENPORT PHELPS Mojitezuma. Montezuma, formerly a village in the town of Mentz, was made a separate town April 8, 1859. The w hole region was originally in- cluded in the town of Aurelius. Montezuma is in the northwest angle of the great easterly bend in the Seneca River, and on the m estern border of Cayuga County. The underlying rocks are of the Onondaga salt group. The first settlement was at the old village, in 1798, by Dr. Peter Lynsen Clarke, Colonel Comfort Tyler, and Abraham Mor- gan, near the salt springs. In 1800 the manufacture of salt was com- menced, and the business Mas carried on successfully for many years. In the present town there appear to ha\e been only occasional ser- \ ices. Services were held in the old \illage by Davenport Phelps from 1809 to his death. The organization then effected lapsed, and only occasional missionary services have since been held, notably in 1819 and 1827. Peter Lynsen Clarke. Peter Lynsen Clarke was born at Milford, Connecticut, July 15, 1773. He studied medicine, and commenced to practise in New York City. He became interested in lands in the Genesee Country, and made a preliminary examination of the region surrounding the salt springs of Montezuma about 1797. In 1798 he took a journey on horseback from New York City, secured an eligible tract of land, and made a contract for the building of a house, paying for it in cash two thousand dollars. The contractor disappeared with the money without fulfilling his agreement. In 1798 Dr. Clarke removed to Montezuma, and rented the house of Mr. Swarthout until 1810, when he erected a mansion on the rounded eminence known as Prospect Hill. He engaged in the manufacture of salt profitably until 1840, when the weakness of the brine made it difficult to compete with the more strongly impregnated springs at Syracuse and Salina. He also opened a store for the sale of general merchandise and did a large business. He was aided in his enterprises by his son, James Anthony Clarke. He was one of the leading men in the commimity, and Mas highly respected. With Henry Lemon, George W. Fitch, and Job and Asher Tyler, he formed the Cayuga Manufacturing Company. In 1840 Dr. Clarke removed to Brooklyn, New York, where he died May 31, 1858, in his eighty- fifth year. C 533 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Abraham Lynsen Clarke. For notice see Volume III, page 199. Aiirelhis. For notice see Volume III, page 364. St. James's Church, Skaneateles. This town is situated at the northern outlet of Skaneateles Lake. Its surface rises gradually from the lake to the height of two to five hun- dred feet. While the region has been known from its first settlement by the name it now bears, it formed a part of the town of Marcellus until February, 1830. It is the southern town on the western line of Onondaga County. Its first settler Mas Abraham Cuddeback, from Minnisink, New York, who came early in 1793, and on July 14, 1794, occupied land leased from Major DeWitt. He was soon followed by John Thompson. It is said that Mrs. Thompson lived in the wil- derness nearly a year without seeing a white person. Other early set- tlers were William Clift from Vermont, James Porter, who kept the first inn, Winston Day, who kept the first store, John Briggs, Ben- jamin Nye, Robert Earll, and Lowell Gibbs. In 1803 Colonel William J. Vredenburgh and Daniel Kellogg came. Both were men who aided greatly in the development of the village. In 1797 General Earll had built a grist-mill, sawmill, and tannery, laving the foundations for a prosperous business career for himself and others. The first reli- gious organization Mas formed by Aaron Bascom, a Congregational missionary, as the Congregational Religious Society of Skaneateles. There were sixteen original members. In 1807 a church was built on the hill east of the village. It Mas served by Seth Williston and other travelling missionaries until 1811, m hen Nathaniel Smith M^as or- dained and installed over it. With Colonel Vredenburgh, Jonathan Booth, and Charles J. Burnett, M'ho M^ere fellow-Churchmen, General Earll desired to have regular services in the village. In 1803 Dav- enport Phelps visited Skaneateles, and held a service in the "Red House" owned by General Earll. Services Mere continued in that building and the upper room of a house afterward occupied by Mr. Burnett, then the home of Colonel Vredenburgh. The attendance M^as sufficiently encouraging for the colonel to build a small wooden struc- ture, one half of A\hich he kept for the post-office, and the other half t 534 ] DAVENPORT PHELPS was used for a church. After the organization of St. Peter's Cliurch, Auburn, in 1808, many of the Churchmen in the village attended tliere. Colonel Vredenburgh \\as a warden of that parish, and Jona- than Booth and Charles J. Burnett were vestrj-men. A meeting for the incorporation of a parish was held January 4, 1816, at w hich William Atw ater Clarke presided. The name chosen was St. James's Church, Skanea teles. Jonathan Bootli and Charles J. Burnett were chosen wardens; Edward G. Ludlow, John W. Livingston, Zalmon Booth, Stephen Horton, John Pierson, John How, Samuel Francis, and Wil- liam Gibbs were elected vestrymen. It was determined to build a church, to cost two thousand dollars, but as only a portion of that amount could be obtained, and as the early enthusiasm passed away, the people made no further effort, and had onh' occasional services until Augustus L.Converse became missionary in that region. A meet- ing for reorganization was held April 19, 1824, when Mr. Con\erse presided, and Jonathan Booth and Charles J. Burnett were elected wardens, with William Gibbs, John Daniel, Stephen Horton, John Pierson, Charles Pardee, J. W. Livingston, Samuel Francis, and Elijah P. Rust as vestrymen. In 1816 Amos Pardee, who had been made deacon by Bishop Jarvis, January 20, 1799, and had served Avith success at Lanesborough, Massachusetts, and in several towns in New York, became the missionary. Under him a subscription of two thousand five hundred and ninety-five dollars w as secured. A contract for a church building was made with Enos P. Root. It was completed in the following year. In his address to the Con\ention of the diocese in October, 1828, Bishop Hobart mentions that on Tues- day, the 23d of September, he had consecrated the church at Skane- ateles, where a small congregation had for several years been kept together, and at last by extraordinary exertions had erected a neat edifice for worship. The parish prospered under Mr. Pardee and his successor, Alger- non Sidney HoUister, -who had been made deacon by Bishop Hobart, November 25, 1821. In 1834 a parsonage was purchased, which was used unUl 1846, when it was sold, and the proceeds, with a gift of three thousand dollars from Trinity Church, New York, and one hundred dollars from Bishop De Lancey , used to enlarge and improve the church . The corner-stone of a new church was laid May 30, 1873, and the church consecrated January 6, 1874. Among the rectors since 1831 c 535 :\ HOBART CORRESPONDENCE have been Joseph T. Clarke, Charles Seymour, Albert C. Patterson, Robert Murray Duff, and John A. Staunton. The rector in July, 1912, was Frank Nash Westcott. The number of communicants, as recorded in the American Church Almanac for 1912, was two hundred and fifty. Genoa. This town is in the southwest corner of Cayuga County, on the east bank of Cayuga Lake. It is watered by Big and Little Salmon Creeks, which flow through the town near the centre. It was organized as Milton, January 27, 1789, and originally included the town of Locks, Summer Hill, and the town of Groton in Tompkins County. The first setder was John Clark, who came from Washington County in 1791. He was soon followed by Ebenezer Hoskins, from New London. Cap- tain Roger Moore, William Clark, Jonathan Mead, Jabez and Her- man Bradley, and Benjamin and Daniel Close, from Greenwich, were among the early settlers. The first religious services were held by Ben- jamin Close in his own house about 1793. The first Congregational Church in the town of Milton was organized in 1798, with sixteen members. It ultimately became Presbyterian in its polity, and a church was built in 1805. Aaron Kinney was the first Congregational mission- ary, and Jabez Chadwick was the first setded pastor. No organization appears to have been attempted by Mr. Phelps, Mr. Clarke, or other missionaries of the Church, although the town was then one of the largest in population in that section of country, having in 1800 a pop- ulation of three thousand five hundred and fifty-three, and in 1810 five thousand four hundred and twenty-five. In the hamlet of North- ville within the town there was organized in May, 1862, a parish by the name of Calvary Church, North ville. Its first wardens were O. L. Beebe and Andrew Thorpe. John Leech, who had been made deacon by Bishop De Lancey, December 19, 1852, was the first rector. Land for a church was given by D. B. Underbill. It Mas completed and consecrated in 1863. Dr. William Martin Beauchamp, the Indian scholar and authority, succeeded Mr. Leech on his removal to Zion Church, Palmyra. Cave Jones and John Henry Hobart. The reference to the troubles in New York is to the citation of Cave C 536 :) I DAVENPORT PHELPS Jones before the Con\ocation of the Clergy of New York summoned bv Bishop Moore to meet at his house early in 1811, to consider the reasons for the differences between himself and Dr. Hobart. Si. Peter's Church, Auburn. See notice on Aurelius, Volume III, page 364. St. John's Church, Clifton Springs. For notice see page 299. Bloomjield. For notice see Volume III, page 20. Sheldon. This town was formed from Batavia, March 19, 1808. It was in Genesee Coimty until the organization of Wyoming County, May 14, 1841. Attica was taken from it in 181 1, and the towns of Bennington and China in 1818. Its surface is a rolling upland, four hundred to six hundred feet above the valleys. It is watered in the eastern part by Tonawanda Creek, and by several tributaries of Buffalo Creek in the western part. In 1803 the road from Big Tree, now Genesee, to Lake Erie was made through the northern part of the town. It reached the lake eight miles above Bufflilo. The tract containing the original town was deeded by the Holland Land Company, December 22, 1804, to Oliver Phelps and Lemuel Chipman. The first actual settler was Roswell Turner, in March, 1804, from Pittstown, now Honeoye, Ontario County. He had been appointed as agent of the proprietors. He was the pioneer in the region including the north- western part of Wyoming and the southern part of Erie Counties. He was followed in June of the same year by David Hoard from Rensselaer County. Orange and Marvin Brace from Litchfield, Her- kimer County, Lodowick Thorne, Lemuel CasUe, Uriah Persons, Joshua Gates, Simon Hoard, and William Vary, the founder of the hamlet of Varysburgh, were among the principal settlers to 1810. In 1833 a large company of Germans took the place of the original set- tlers and their descendants, who had mo\ed further west ; among them A\ ere Peter Zittle, Jacob Zittle, John Hansower, and John Schmidt. The earliest religious services were held by Dr. John Rolph, a learned C 537 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE and eccentric man, who was also a skilled physician. He was followed by Mr. Spencer. These services do not seem to have led to any per- manent organization, as the First Presbyterian Church of Sheldon was not organized until 1818. At a later date churches were formed at Varysburgh and Strykersville. With the advent of the Germans, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Churches were organized. The first Baptist Church was gathered at Strykersville in 1808. The work of Mr. Phelps in that region resulted in the organization of a parish at Sheldon Centre, about 1810, with Ebenezer Jackson and Fitch Chipman as the wardens. A church was built in 1814. No par- ticulars concerning the history of the parish are available. It gradually declined in members. In 1827 Richard Salmon, missionary at War- saw, Genesee County, and parts adjacent, reported five services at Sheldon and twenty-five communicants. He mentions the liberality of the Holland Company throughout the region to the various churches, and says of Sheldon : The same general remarks may be made in reference to the con- gregation at Sheldon. An increase of zeal and of exertions for the pros- perity of the Church, has been apparent during the summer past. Much to their credit, the congregation have so far exerted themselves, that their new Gothic Chapel is nearly finished, and will, it is cal- culated, be ready for consecration in a few weeks. The congregation is respectable for numbers, and often large." [^Joiinial, Diocese of JVeiv York, 1827,/). 51.] Services ceased to be held at a date unknown, and finally the church building was destroyed by fire. c 538 :\ CHARLES SEABURY [ From Charles Seabury ] Rev" & Dear Sir ^' L-^on janr, 7- .8. . YESTERDAY I heard of the death of our worthy brother A. L. Clark — And I have some curiosity to know the situation of the churches that were under his care. Whether any clergyman has gone among them ; or whether they have already fixed their expe6lation upon any particular person is a matter I am ignorant of. Now as M' C — was probably sick sometime; possibly either the Bp or yourself, have received some communication from them. Will you do me the favour (if it is in your power) to inform me, whether those churches of Newton & Flushing are vacant — what the amount of their salary will be; & who will be a proper person among them to apply to, in case I should be disposed to make further appli- cation to be HEARD among them. Can you inform me, whether there has been any application to Bp Moore from a place called south-hold on Long Island I was last summer applied to by a gentleman of that place for dire6lions how to open a congregation among them , but referred them to Bp M. & have never heard since what they have done. M" S. joins me in presenting best regards to M""* H. & your- self & with much respe6l I am your affedlionate brother C Seabury Superscription: The Rev" John H. Hobart, D.D. 46 Greenwich Street New York. annotations Abraham hxnsen Clarke. For notice see Volume III, page 199. t 539 I] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. St. James's Church, Newtozvn. For notice see Volume IV, piige 251. St. George's Church, Flushing. For notice see Volume IV, page 252. Southold. This town is in Suffolk County, Long Island. It was founded in 1640 by settlers, principally from Hingham, Norfolkshire, England, under the leadership of the Rev. John Youngs. Among them were Barnabas Horton, William Wells, Peter Hallock, John Tuttle, Richard Ferry, Thomas Maples, Robert Akerly, Jacob Corc}^, John Conklin, Isaac Arnold, and John Budd. The people of the town put themselves under the jurisdiction of the New Haven Colony, and until 1676 acknow- ledged obedience only to Connecticut. Their title ^vas confirmed, and they became part of the Province of Ne^v York by a patent issued October 30, 1676, by Governor Andross to Isaac Arnold, John and Benjamin Youngs, Joshua and Barnabas Horton, Samuel Glover, and Isaac Corev, as trustees for the inhabitants. In 1640 a Congregational church was formed, with John Youngs as pastor. The second pastor of the Church was Joshua Hobart, an ancestor of Bishop Hobart. Mention of him is made in Volume I, page c. There was no other religious organization in the town until the formation of a Methodist Society in 1799, for which a church was built in 1819. A Universalist Church was formed in 1835. No services of the Church appear to have been held in any part of the extensive town until about 1860. At the village of Greenport services were begun in October, 1863. A church was built in 1865 on a lot given by A. M. C. Smith, and a parish organized by the name of the Church of the Holy Trinity. In July, 1912, Daniel Duke Waugh was the rector. The number of com- municants, as given in the Journal of the Diocese of Long Island for 1912, was one hundred and fifty-nine. Ann Seahury. For mention see Volume III, page 108. C 540 ] LEWIS PINTARD BAYARD LEWIS PiNTARD, a son of the Hon. Samuel and Martha (Pintard) J Bayard, A\as born July 23 , 1 79 1 , at the home of his great-imcle, the Hon. Elias Boudinot, in Frankfort, near Philadelphia, Pennsyl- vania. His father, a son of John Bayard, patriot and merchant of Philadelphia and descendant of Samuel Bayard, brother-in-law of Governor Peter Stuyvesant, Mas a well-known jurist of Philadelphia. At the time of his son's birth he \\as clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States. In 1794 Mr. Bayard was appointed agent of the United States to prosecute the claims of American citizens before the English Admiralty Courts. He remained in England four years, dur- ing which time his young son commenced his literary and classical education. Mr. Bayard made his home in New Rochelle, \\here the boy \vas well taught by Mr. Corbet, a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, and by other teachers. When the family removed to the city of New York in 1803, Lewis Bayard was put under the tuition of Dr. Edmund Drienan Barry, whose classical attainments were remarka- ble, and by him fitted for college. He entered the College of New Jer- sey, from which he graduated in 1809 with high honours. The family were devout membersof the Presbyterian Church. Association ^ith his maternal grandfather, Louis Pintard, a prominent Churchman in New Rochelle and New York, where he was an honoured merchant, and A\ith his cousin, John Pintard, inclined the young man to consider the claims of the Church in America. Interviews with Dr. Hobart and other clergymen, as well as reading the various books and tracts then being issued defending and upholding the doctrines of the Church of England and the Church in America, caused Lewis Bavard to become a Churchman. He finally determined to study for the holv ministr3% In 1806 his father had made his home permanently in Princeton, where he became intimately associated with the College and Theologi- cal Seminary. Lewis Bayard became a candidate for holy orders in the Diocese of New Jerse)^ Mav 2, 1 8 11 . He acted for some months as lay reader in St. Michael's Church, Trenton, and occasionally in other New Jersey parishes. He was made deacon August 2, 1812, in Grace Church, New York, bv Bishop Hobart. In May, 1813, Mr. Bayard was elected rector of Trinitv Church, NeA\ark, in succession to Joseph W^i Hard. He remained in this position C 541 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE seven years. He was ordained priest in Trinity Church, Newark, in 1815. After his resignation Mr. Bayard officiated in various places in Ne\v Jersey, holding the first services of the Church in Paterson. He then opened a school near East Chester, New York, and aided Mr. Kearney, the rector, in the services. When Mr. Kearney gave up New Rochelle in 1826, to de\ote himself ^\■holly to East Chester, Mr. Bayard became rector of Trinity Church, New Rochelle. He occupied the large house of his maternal grandfather, Louis Pintard, and con- ducted successfully a large school in addition to his parochial duties. He made his influence felt in the whole community, and the parish Mas united and prosperous. Mr. Bayard resigned, principally for fam- ily reasons, in April, 1827, and removed with his famil}^ to Geneva, New York. Here he aided his brethren in neighbouring parishes. In September, 1827, he was elected rector of St. Michael's Church, Geneseo. This parish had been organized at the house of Ebenezer Belden, May 17, 1823. Colonel William Fitzhugh and David War- ren were chosen wardens ; Samuel W. Spencer, C. H. Bryan, Eli Hill, David A. Miller, Chauncey Morse, and William Willett were chosen vestrymen. The parish had been under the care of Richard Salmon and George H. Norton, missionaries in townswithin thirty miles. Through Mr. Bayard's efforts a church was built at Geneseo, the corner-stone being laid in April, 1828. He was also instrumental in building the churches at Avon and Hunt's Hollow. St. Michael's Church, Geneseo, was consecrated June 25 , 1 829 . In 1 830, yielding to the desire of friends in the city of New York, he resigned his promising work in the west and undertook the task of forming a new parish in a growing and aris- tocratic part of the city. When Mr. Bayard left Geneseo Bishop Hobart wrote to him : "You have done more during the three years you have been at the west than any other minister has done there in twenty." The first services were held in July, 1830, in the "Long Room" of Military Hall on Barrow Street, at which thirty persons Avere present. Gradually the congregations increased, until one hundred and eight persons were in attendance. A parish was organized July 26, 1830, bj'' the name of St. Clement's Church, with Frederick Babcock and Ben- jamin Hide as wardens. A plot of ground on Amity Street near Sulli- xan Street was purchased. The corner-stone of the church was laid July 29, 1830, by Bishop Hobart, and the church was consecrated by Bishop Onderdonk, May 5, 1831. It is understood that the father of i 542 ] LEWIS PINTARD BAYARD the rector contributed largely. For many years it was one of the promi- nent jiarishes of the city. Dr. Bayard's health finally broke dow n, and he sailed April 27, 1840, to spend a year in travel in Europe and the Holy Land. On his enforced return home he died suddenly at Malta, September 2, 1840. There was widespread grief, for he was beloved throughout the city. His successors ha\e been Edward N. Mead, Caleb S. Henry, Theodore A. Eaton, and Edward Henry Van Win- kle. The character of the neighbourhood has changed entirely, the large old houses being filled principally by the lower class of Italians. The erection of the elevated railroad in Amity Street (now Third Street) made it almost impossible to hold services, owing to the noise of the cars passing within a few feet of the church. On Friday, May 13, 1910, the building was condemned by the city as unsafe, and was closed after the final services at 7.30 and 9 o'clock that morning. On May 16 the church was condemned to demolition. The parish still maintains its corporate existence, and holds ser\ices in the Diocesan House on Lafayette Street. In July, 1912, the rector was Maurice William Britton. As given in the American Church Almanac for 1912, there are one hundred and fifty communicants. On April 29, 1815, Dr. Baj'ard married CorneHa M., daughter of Colonel Jonathan Rhea of Trenton, New Jersey. In the memorial vol- ume jjublished in 1841 and edited by John Wesley Brown of St. George's Church, Astoria, several of Dr. Bayard's sermons were published, as well as a sermon in his memory by Bishop Onderdonk, which was delivered in Januarj^, 1841. [ From Lewis Pintard Bayard ] Princeton JanY 2 2';.'' I 8 l I Dear Sir, PRESUMING on the kind invitation I received from you before I left New York, "To write for any infor- mation I should want" — I have the satisfaction now to inform you of my determination in favor of the Episcopal Church. Her Do6trines appearing to me most reconcileable to reason C 543 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE & revelation & her form of worsiiip most agreable to my ideas of the "beauty of holiness," are the reasons that have induced me to this decision. My parents tho' much attached to their own denomination have left me to follow my own inclination on this subje6l. Others of my friends highly approve of my choice. I have therefore to request you Sir to inform me i''^ Whether any, (& if any what) things will be required, previous to my com- mencing the studies, prescribed by the Church as in particu- lar Baptism & Confirmation.^ s"';!'^ With regard to the books necessary to be read. My Father informs me of a course of study, recommended & agreed upon I believe by the general Convention & contained in a small pamphlet. Shall I beg the favour of you to send me a copy of this by post. The Books I have read this winter are, Jennyns Jewish Antiquities, Commentators on the Old & New Testaments, Patrick, Lowth Doddrige Burkitt & Poole, besides Archbishop Newcome on our Lords Condu61:. Nelsons practice of true devotion. I daily read a portion in the Greek Testament & Vulgate Bible & purpose commencing the study of the He- brew. I attend the meetings of the Divinity Class, under Dr Smith, whose liberality is too well known I suppose to admit of any apprehension as to the propriety of continuing with him. It is with sentiments of the deepest gratitude to Almighty God that I can realize an encreasing desire to serve him, & rest assured Sir, that when I receive my desired instru61:ions, I shall use all diligence to advance in the path of my duty. I received a few days since a letter from Rev? Mr John Bar- tow dated " Savannah Jan^. v'."^ he says " My prospers here are highly flattering., I find a large & elegant Church rapidly prospering, & a numerous respe6fable & pious people." C 544 ] LEWIS PINTARD BAYARD Joined by the regards of my parents to Mrs. Hobart & yourself I remain respeil fully Your humble Servant Lewis P. Bayard. Superscription : The RevI' Dr. John, H, Hobart New York ANNOTATIONS Course of Ecclesiastical Studies, 1804. The reference is to an appendix to the Journal of the General Con- vention of 1804, containing an elaborate course of studies for candi- dates for holy orders. See White's "Divinity Course," vol. ii, p. 128. David Jennings. Da\ id Jennings was born at Kibworth, Leicestershire, in 1691. In 1744 he was a divinity tutor at Coward's Academy, and from that year to his death, in 1762, he was pastor of a dissenting congregation at Old Gravel Lane, Wapping. His principal works are : The Scrip- ture Testimony, 1755 ; and Jewish Antiquities, or, a Course of Lec- tures on the Three First Books of Godwin's Moses and Aaron, 1766. A new edition was published in 1808, edited by Dr. Furneaux. Patrick & Lowth Commentaries. For notice see page 234. Philip Doddridge. Philip Doddridge \vas born in London in 1702. He went to the acad- emy of John Jennings, at Kibworth, in 1719, and was a dissenting minister at that place in 1722. In 1727 he was assistant preacher at Market Harborough, and ten years later he established an academy for the education of ministers. In December, 1729, he became min- ister at Northampton. He went to Lisbon for his health in September, 1751, and died there soon after his arri\'ai. Among his principal works are: Evidences of Christianity, 1742; Rise and Progress of Religion [ 545 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE in the Soul, 1750 ; Hymns, 1755 ; the Family Expositor, 1760 to 1762, the best modern edition of which is that of 1840, in four volumes. William Burkitt. For notice see Volume III, page 219. Matthezv Poole. Matthew Poole was born at York in 1624; educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge; became a Presbyterian minister, and was in charge of St. Michael le Querne, London, in 1648. In 1662 he was expelled for non-conformity, and spent his last years in the prepara- tion of his "Synopsis," which was published in 1669-76 and was an abridgement of the famous " Critici Sacri." He removed to Am- sterdam in 1679, and died there in October of that year. William Nezvcome. William Newcome was born in Bedfordshire in 1729; educated at Pembroke and Hertford Colleges, Oxford ; made Bishop of Dromore, Ireland, in 1766; translated to Ossory in 1775, and to Waterford in 1779 ; and became Archbishop of Armagh in 1795. He died in 1800. Among his chief works are: Harmony of the Gospels, 1778; Ob- servations on Our Lord's Conduct as a Divine Instructor, 1782, revised edition, 1795. An American edition was published by Sam- uel Etheridge, Jr. , at Charleston, in 1810. The best and latest English edition is that of 1852. Robert Nelson. For notice see Volume III, page 339. The volume referred to was ori- ginally published in 1708 under the title of " A Practice of True De- votion, in Relation to the End as well as the Means of Religion, with an Office for the Holy Communion." It was frequently republished. The twenty-second edition appeared in 1805, and the last in 1849. Samuel Stanhope Smith. For notice see Volume I, page 105. John Vanderbilt Bartow. For sketch see page 513, and for notice see Volume V, page 552. C 546 ] DAVID HUNTINGTON DA\^ID Huntington was born in 1788, and was a graduate of Union College in 1805. He was made deacon by Bishop Moore, April 21, 1812. He spent the early years of his ministry at St. Paul's Church, Charlton, New York. From 1818 to 1820 he was rector of St. Peter's Church, Stamford, now Hobart, New York. In 1823 he again served at Charlton, and in 1829 he became missionary at West Charlton. In 1831 he was made rector of St. Luke's Church, Harpurs- ville, where he remained until 1835, and while there married Lydia B. Allen. He then again served at Stamford until 1839, when he returned to Harpursville, where he remained until his death, April 5, 1854. The tradition at Harpurs\ille is that Da\id Huntington had one daughter, Sarah, and possibly other children ^hose names are now forgotten. The records of St. Luke's Church, Harpursville, are so incomplete that there are no entries of marriages or baptisms from 1831 to 1835. It is, therefore, impossible to give the date of the mar- riage of Mr. Huntington or of the baptism of his children. [ From David Huntington ] Scheneflady Jan 31. 1 8 1 1 Rev Dr Hobart THE person who now addresses you, wishes to devote himself to the service of the Church, and to be now received as a candidate for Holy Orders. Will you, Sir, so far interest yourself for an entire stranger, as to procure my name given to the Right Rev .' Dr. Moore for that purpose. Subjoined is a note of recommendation from the Rev Mr. Stebbins, if this is sufficient, and I am admitted a candidate, I beg the favour of being informed of it as soon as possible. And as my means of support are perfe611y precarious, I wish to know if the usual term of probation for Orders might not be shortened. C 547 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Should I be able to procure employment sufficient to defray my expences, I shall be in no haste to take Orders. Yours with esteem RevDr. HoBART David Huntington. No supencription. ANNOTATIONS Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. Cyrus Stebbins. For sketch see Volume IV, page 416. The note of recommenda- tion alluded to by Mr. Hundngton has not been preserved ; but that Mr. Stebbins did recommend Mr. Huntington is evident from his letter to Dr. Hobart of February 20, 1811. n 548 ] GILBERT HUNT SAYRES [ From Gilbert Hunt Savres ] Jamaica Feb. 4. 1 8 1 1 . My Dear Sir, ON Sunday Next we have the Communion: will you then oblige me by exchanging & coming up to administer it? But if you cannot make it convenient will you oblige me by asking Mr. How If he will make the exchange. You must not be discouraged by the roads. If the present Snow remains it will of course be good Travelling But If not It is always good for a chair! In haste Your's affe^lionally Gilbert H. Sayres Rev. Dr Hobart. Supcncription: Rev? D" Hobart. Greenwich St., New York. ANNOTATION Thomas Yardley How. For sketch see Volume V, page 435. [ .'549 ] JOHN BRADY JOHN Brady was probably a nativeofNew York. He graduated from Columbia College in 1809. He Mas made deacon by Bishop Hobart in 1811, and ordained priest by the same Bishop, in St. George's Church, in 1812. From his ordination as deacon until Dr. Kewley was instituted to the rectorship on March 25, 1813, he was in charge of St. George's Church, New York City. He Mas instituted also on the same day as assistant minister, which position he held until his resignation, February 1, 1816. Later in the year he became rector of William and Mary's and St. Andrew's parishes, St. Mary's County, Maryland. He opened a school for young girls, which prospered. He died September 22, 1822. He was married t\\ice. After the death of his first wife in January, 1815, he married M? Hannah Reynolds, January 23, 1816, who survived him. [ From John Brady ] Elizabeth Town Febv 15. 181 1. Rev. D? Hobart Sir WHEN I had the pleasure of seeing you last, I received your advice on the propriety of deferring my request to Rev. Mr Rudd for testimonials. The course of condu61 which you suggested, should be adopted by me, in the interim,! think I may safely say, has been pursued. I refledled more particu- larly on that letter, which, I unadvisedly sent to Rev. MrR. I concluded it most becoming in me, to pen an acknowledg- ment to him, as I felt I could do it, with all sincerity. This I accordingly did ; & received from him, assurance that he con- sidered as ample amends for the previous note, which, it re- viewed. Will you, then, Sir, excuse the liberty, which I take, of asking your counsel, by letter, whether I should apply to C 550 J JOHN BRADY Rev. M'^Rudd for testimonials, in order to take Orders (as I greatly wish ) at the ensuing season of Ordination on the sec- ond Sunday in Lent. Permit me Sir to take this opportunity of expressing my thanks to you for the kind admonitions I have received, and to ask from you a continuance of the same. Your's Most respectfully John Brady Rev. D" Hobart Superscription : Rev. D" Hobart Greenwich S> No 46. New York ANNOTATION John Churchill Rudd. For sketch see Volume III, page 428. C 551 n HOBART CORRESPONDENCE [ From John Reed ] Poughkeepsie Febv. 19''' i 8 1 1 My Rev" & D^ Sir, I HAVE this morning received your letter respecting M'' Bill. I have been waiting for several weeks with much solicitude to hear something respe6iing him. The last of last month I was on a visit to Catskill,at which time I heard many things which very much increased my anxiety to know some- thing of him. I accordingly on my return wrote to you; but after writing, I concluded I would retain the letter until I would hear from M' Butler. I have written him but have had no returns. The following is a transcript of the letter which I wrote. "I have the last week been to the Northward and am un- happy in thinking myself under the necessity of writing you respe6ling Ml Bill. Circumstances respedling him certainly appear very extraordinary. I have not seen or heard of him since he left my house for N. Y.only by accidental information. I have understood he has not been at Troy and even his parents seem to know little of him. There appeared to be pains taken, previous to his application to me for a letter to you, to convince me that there was a material reformation in his character for a length of time, that he had been pursuing his studies with Mr Butler for several months. All which is to me now very doubtful. I advised him to pursue his profession of the Law, at which he remonstrated with tears and persisted in the idea of studying Divinity, at which I was induced, on his applica- tion,to introduce him to you. But while to the Northward hear- ing so much of him, heretofore 7iezv to me, I have been sin- cerely sorry I wrote you. My information however of late, is altogether hearsay, I know nothing of him personally, I could C 552 ] JOHN REED wish therefore, that this might do away any impressions my former letters may have made and no more." This is what I had prepared previous to the reception of your letters. Since writing the above, considering myself bound so to do, I have, as far as I have been able, made myself ac- quainted with circumstances respe61ing Ml Bill. All I have been able to learn however has been from certain gen. who were in the City while he was there. These together with your letter confirm me in the opinion that M:^ Bill prailiced decep- tion. Some of his condu6l in New York, of which I have had information, was very far from piety, and when compared with \\\s professions, different from stri6t integrity. From your kind letter it appears, that Mr Bill applied to the standing com- mittee, direftly or indiredlly, to be admitted a candidate for holy orders. This appears to be somewhat extraordinary in the man. For when speaking on that subje6f , I told him that it was impossible, short o{ three years , and to convince him of the same, I gave him, to take with him the only copy of the Con. of the Chh. which I had, telling him at the same time that our church had been very particular in the admission of candidates, and he agreed with me that it was indispen- sibly necessary for the faithful discharge of such duty & the welfare of the church. I furthermore told him that a letter from me was not sufficient to authorize the standing comm. to admit him as a candidate. He understanding all this wished a letter of introduction to you. When about to write he asked me with tears to write as much as I could. I answered this " I would freely recommend him to Doc. Hobart highly as a man, but not as a christian." I then immediately wrote you, not in- tentionally recommending him as a person to be immediately admitted a candidate for holy orders, & I can now freely tell you that I should be unwilling to recommend him to a friend, I 553 D HOBART CORRESPONDENCE as honest or honourable much less pious. It was my impres- sion that the objedl of his visit was to form an acquaintance with the clergy of N. T. and to soon return, enter into some employment, as teaching a school, thus evidencing himself as a person, worthy, a few years hence, of being admitted. These were his ostensible views. On these conditions I should think him a proper subje6l for the charities of the society. When he first spoke of studying divinity, lo months since, there was a great cry against him at Catskill but from vari- ous circumstances I had concluded that it was the aspersions of enemies. But from what I have lately heard, it may be true. -Upon the whole My D': Sir, I am very sorry that I have given you and my brethren in the City the trouble of a6ling upon my letter. I think however you have done very wisely and pru- dently and let me assure you that it is my present impressions that let the talents or integrity of M!^ Bill be what they may, it would be best that the period of his admission into the min- istry should be distant. You will be so good as to let the BishP and clerical brethren who saw my other letter see this also, and believe me your very sincere and much obliged friend & brother John Reed Superscription : RevP John Henry Hobart City of New York. ANNOTATIONS James I. Bill. For notice see page 500. David Butler. For sketch see Volume IV, page 405. CYRUS STEBBINS [ From Cvrus Stebblvs ] Scheneftady Feby z o — • 1 8 I I . Rev" and Dear Sir, I Inclosed to you three or four weeks since an application, from Mr. David Huntington to the standing Committee for recommendation to the Bishop as a Candidate for Holy Orders, — and having not heard from you on the subje61;, am appre- hensive that the letter has miscarried, if so, please to let me know, and if not, I should be happy to hear the result of this application, and it will be peculiarly grateful to the young gen- tleman himself, who expresses some anxiety on the subje6l. He is a worthy young man. My best respe6ls to Mrs Hobart — and all my friends — Clergymen especially — I am yours afFeftionately, Cyrus Stebbins. Superscription : John H. Hobart D.D. New York Greenwich St' No 46 The politeness of Jas. McVicker Esq'. annotations David Hu n thigton . For sketch see page 547. James McVickar. The McVickar family in America is descended from Archibald McVickar, a gentleman of distinguished Scotch Irish ancestry, settled in County Antrim, Ireland. He had three sons — Archibald, who be- came a merchant in the city of New York, where he died in 1779 ; John, who lived at Ballyloghan, County Antrim; and James, who lived at Belfast, and died at the age of ninety-nine years. James married and had four children, John, Nathan, Jane, and Nancy. HOBART CORRESPONDENCE John Mc Vickar came to New York City when a very young man. and learned thoroughly from his Uncle Archibald the methods of business then used. It is traditional that the second marriage of his father caused him to lea\'e home for America. On May 20, 1781, he mar- ried Ann, a daughter of John Moore of Newtown, Long Island, and a cousin of Bishop Benjamin Moore. Mr. Mc Vickar was \'er3' success- ful as a general merchant from 1786, and later as the largest importer of Irish linens in this country. He also had a fleet of his own vessels trading with China. His home and store were for man}' years at 27 Queen, now Pearl Street, between Pine and Wall streets. He was a man of the strictest integrity, kind-hearted, and shrewd. It was a common saying "on Change" by the merchants: "Whom has McVickar helped to-day? " He had a family of nine children, seven sons and two daughters. Mr. McVickar was a member of many boards, a founder of the Bank of New York, a founder of St. Patrick's Society, and a vestryman of Trinity Church. He died May 15, 1812, at the age of fifty-three years. His eldest son, James, was born February 28, 1784. He was well pre- pared for college, and graduated from Columbia in 1802. He entered the counting-house of his father, with whom his Uncle Nathan was associated, and in 1809 became a partner, the firm name being then J. McVickar, Stewart &: Company. The firm was dissolved in 1813. After his retirement from business Mr. McVickar spent much time in northern New York, at Constable, Franklin County, and Constable- ville, in the town of West Turin, Lewis County, both of w hich had been founded by members of his wife's famil}-. He died December 30, 1835. James McVickar married Eweretta, a daughter of William Con- stable, a highly honoured merchant. Their children were : William Constable, born April 13, 1807 ; died January 28, 1861. Anna, born July 10, 1810; died July, 1810. John Augustus, born June 16, 1812; died 1892. Mary Stuart, born January 16, 1817. About two years after the death of Mrs. McVickar, April 21, 1830, Mr. McVickar married for his second wife his Aunt Catherine (Bucknor), the widow of his Uncle Nathan. They had one daugh- ter, Catherine. C 556 -J TIMOTHY CLOWES TIMOTHY Clowes \\as born in Hempstead, Long Island, in March, 1787. He was descended from Samuel Clowes of Der- byshire, England, who came to New York in 1702 with Lord Corn- bury. He was an accomplished lawyer, and had studied astronomy under John Flamsteed, for whom the Greenwich Observatory was built. By Lord Cornburj^'s advice Mr. Clowes settled in Jamaica, where he had a distinguished career as a lawyer and judge. He left numerous descendants. The young Timothy studied in the schools of his native town and then proceeded to Columbia College, from which he graduated in 1808. He became lay reader in St. Matthew's Church, Jersey City, in August of the same year. He w-as made deacon by Bishop Benjamin Moore, November 30, 1808, and then took charge of St. Matthew's Parish. On April 23,1809, he was called to Grace Church, Jamaica, where he remained until he accepted a call to St. Peter's Church, Albany, New^ York, which was dated November 12, 1809, but he didnot enter on his duties undl April 23, 1810. That par- ish had been vacant since the resignation of Mr.Beasley in the sum- mer of 1809. Mr. Clowes was a man of ideas, somewhat boisterous in manner, a pleasant companion, and on friendly terms with every one. He soon infused some of his superabundant energy into the people of St. Peter's Parish. He w as ordained priest November 26, 1 813, by the Assistant Bishop of New York, John Henry Hobart, and insdtuted as rector February 3, 1814. Societies were organized, the services were more frequent, the rector's sermons were fervid and full of a peculiar and pungent quality, which made those who heard them think; but his uncouth manner, his desire to know fully all the details of the finances of the parish, and particularly his claim to all the revenue from the landed estates of the Church, made him imacceptable to man}- who had been leaders in the parish. An open rupture came, and Mr. Clowes refused to resign. He was suspended from the ministry October 21, 1817, after a trial held in the summer of that year, by a court of pres- byters, upon a presentment made to the Bishop in November, 1816. Details of its proceedings will be found in letters in this Correspond- ence for that year. After his suspension Mr. Clowes opened a school in Albanj' for a few months. He then returned to Hempstead, and taught in various places. The suspension was removed by Bishop Hobart in C 557 2 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE September, 1823. In tlie same year Dr. Clowes accepted the presidencj'- of Washington College, Kent, Kent County, Maryland, and the rec- torship of St. Paul's Church in that town. He was a learned man, but lacked the powerof discipline. Substantial progress, howe\er,wasmade under him in both college and parish. In 1825 he was the Convention preacher, and in 1826 a deputy to the General Con\ ention. He resigned in 1828. The remainder of his life was spent in teaching. From 1838 to 1842 he was president of the Clinton Liberal Institute, New York. It had been founded by theUniversalists, with whose views Dr. Clowes is said to have sympathized at that time. In 1830 Dr. Clowes com- menced the publication of "The School Master," which had for some years a large circulation and was widel)^ useful. He spent his clos- ing years at Hempstead, where he died June 19, 1847, in his sixty- first year. Late in life Dr. Clowes married Mary Hew lett. They had at least t^\ o children, a daughter and a son, George Hew lett, who became a well- known brass manufacturer in Waterburj', Connecticut, under the firm name of Randolph & Clowes. While in Albany in 1810 Dr. Clowes pub- lished a sermon on the Holy Days, and in 1815 a volume of sermons. [ From Timothy Clowes ] Albany February zo'*" I 8 I I . Rev? and Dear Sir, YOUR letter of the 7'.'' Inst I received, and communicated the contents to our mutual friend, Col. Troup; who enters heartily into our views respecting the College, and will do all in his power to prevent the designs of Dl^ M. and his party. Judge Benson has been out of this City on a visit to Stockbridge, Mass. ever since the arrival of your letter, but on his return, which is expe6led every day, Col. Troup will see him, and will learn what are his intentions and wishes in reference to the College. He believes however that the Judge's visit to Albany has nothing to do with the College; [ 558 J TIMOTHY CLOWES and every attempt of the Presbyterians against the Episco- palians, especially if D:^ M. is to be the leader of the former, would undoubtedly fail. No man is more odious to the domi- nant party in this state than Dr M.The Assembly and Senate cannot forget his calling them a menagerie, a set of corrupted villains, vile ignorami &c. &c. I shall mention the contents of your letter to Judge Taylor, who is now President of the Sen- ate, and a good friend to the Ch. so that any attempt upon the Legislature would infallibly fail. The meeting of our Bible & Common Prayer book Society will take place on Tuesday eve? next at Troy. Mr Stebbins preaches the Sermon. The Society succeeds tolerably well. The parish in which I am at present situated, as you have undoubtedly been apprized, have chosen me to be the Re<5lor on my being admitted to Priests' orders. I shall be twenty four the middle of next month: And if it should be deemed advisable, (and I ask you for advice) I would come to New York, probably about the first of April to be ordained Priest. Mf Empie, I believe, will exchange with me for several weeks. Mi; Adams has vacated his Mission several months since — Milton, one of his parishes, has since been united to Mr Perry's cure — the remaining parishes Stillwater and Waterford are crying out, feebly, for a minister, to succeed My Adams. In Hoosick, a village twenty five miles to the N. E. of Troy an Episcopal congregation is growing up very fast. News from Mr Fuller is very favourable. He divides his time between Durham & Rensselaerville. In the latter village the inhabit- ants intend to build a Church. Presbyterian violence has been of much service to M\ F. Ml Hubbard has accepted a call for one year at Duanesburgh — but has been absent a month in Conne6licut. He is a great rambler. d 559 3 HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Accept Sir my best wishes for yourself & family and be- lieve me very sincerely Your very obliged friend & serv' Rev" D" Hobart. T. Clowes Superscription: The Rev? D? Hobart. Greenwich Street N. York. ANNOTATIONS Robert Troup. See sketch which precedes his letter of March 23, 1813. John Mitchell Mason. For a notice of Dr. Mason see page 107. By a change in the statutes on June 17, 1811, Dr. Mason had been elected provost of Colum- bia College. It is possible that some confirmadon of his position from the legislature was desired by his friends. In the following year, by a f.pecial act, the provost was made a trustee e.v officio of the college. Egbert Be?ison. Egbert Benson was born in New York City, June 21, 1746. He grad- uated with high honour from King's College, Columbia University, in 1765. He studied law, and acquired a large practice. He advocated the patriotic cause, served in the Committee of Safety, and sat in the Provisional New York Convention in 1776. He was attorney-general of the State of New York from 1777 to 1787. He was a member of the legislature of New York in 1777. From 1784 to 1788 he was a member of the Continental Congress. From 1789 to 1793 and from 1812 to 1814 he was a member of Congress of the United States. In 1794 he was appointed judge of the Supreme Court, and served until 1801. In 1801 he was chief judge of the United States Circuit Court. He was a regent of the University of the State of New York from 1 792 to 1802. From 1802 to 1818 he was a trustee of Columbia College. He was the first president of the New York Historical Society. He died at Jamaica, Long Island, August 24, 1833. C 56-0 ] TIMOTHY CLOWES In 1817 he published a vindication of the capture of Major Andre. In 1835, after his death, there was published a "Memoir on Dutch Names of Places." Columbia College, Nezv Tor^, 1811. The only matter that came before the legislature of the State of New York at its session in 1811 concerning Columbia College that appears upon its Journal was a petition of the trustees asking an appropria- tion for the medical professors in the college. It was presented in the senate on Thursday, March 21, 1811, and referred to a committee of which Mr. Grosvenor was the chairman. It reported on Fridaj-, April 5, that it was aware of the need of improvement in medical sci- ence, but as there was already a College of Physicians in New York, it was recommended to the trustees to harmonize their medical faculty with that of the other college and then make an application, which would be favourably considered. In 1813 the Medical School of Co- lumbia College was united with the College of Physicians and Sur- geons. In 1860 that institution was adopted as the medical depart- ment of the college. It is now an integral part of the university. John Tayler. John Tayler was born July 4, 1742, in New York City. Mr. Tayler was a prosperous merchant in Albany for many years from 1773. He was an ardent patriot during the Revolution, and was a member from Albany of the Provincial Congress of New York at its sessions from May 14 to June 30, and from July 5 to October 5, 1776, as also from March 6 to May 13, 1777. He superintended the commis- sary department of the expedition against Canada in 1775. He was a vestryman of St. Peter's Church, and influential in its affairs after its reorganization in 1787 under Thomas Ellison. In 1797 he was appointed county judge of Albany, and served until his election to the senate of the State of New York in 1802. In 1811 he was elected president of the senate in succession to Lieutenant-Governor John Broome, who died in August, 1810. Upon the elevation of Governor Daniel Tompkins to the vice-presidency in 1817, he became acting governor of the state until 1821. He was the first president of the State Bank of Albany, which was chartered in 1803, and served until his death, March 19, 1829. C 561 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Governor Tayler held many positions of trust and responsibility. From 1802 he was a regent of the University of the State of New York, and from 1817 to his death its chancellor. From 1806 to 1815 he was a warden of St. Peter's Church. His daughter married the Hon. Charles D. Cooper of Albany. Their son was General John Tayler Cooper, who was conspicuous in the civic and social life of Albany for nearly fifty years, until his death in August, 1878. He was also a warden of St. Peter's Church from 1864 to 1869, and from 1875 to 1878. Alba?iy Bible and Common Prayer Book Society. When the Ne^\■ York Bible and Common Prayer Book Society \\'as formed in 1809, it was desired that societies should be established in various parts of the state ^hich should be either auxiliary and owning allegiance to the parent society, or affiliated but independent in gov- ernment. Dr. Hobart was very active in urging the plan upon both the clergy and the laity. When he became Bishop he was even more earnest in his pleas and suggestions. One of the early societies was formed in the summer of 1810 at a meeting held in St. Peter's Church, Albany. The members resolved to circulate the "Address to Church- men," put forth by the New York Society, and the essential features of its constitution were incorporated into the constitution of the new society. The name chosen was the Bible and Common Praver Book Society of Albany and its Vicinity. The following officers were elected: The Rt. Rev. Bishop Moore, president; Rev. David Butler; Rev. Timothy Clowes, secretary; Re\'. Cyrus Stebbins ; Rev. Parker Adams ; P. S. Van Rensselaer, John Taylor, Dudley Walsh, Albany; Nicholas Schuyler, treasurer, George Tibbitts, Troy ; Daniel Martin, David Tomlinson, Schenectaday ; Timothy Leonard, Lansingburgh; Richard Davis, Waterford. It went actively to work. In 1820 it was reorganized and incorpo- rated, and has been an important factor in the development of the Church in northern New York. As given in the Journal of the Dio- cese of Albany for 1911 the officers were: The Rt. Rev. William Croswell Doane, D.D., president; the Rev. Walton W. Battershall, D.D., first vice-president; the Rev. Edgar A. Enos, D.D., second vice-president; the Rev. Edward T. Carroll, D.D., third vice-president ; the Rev. Henry R. Freeman, Troy, cor- TIMOTHY CLOWES responding secretary; Luther H. Tucker, Albany, recording secre- tary ; George B. Patterson, Troy, treasurer. Cyrus Stehhhis. Tor sketcii see Volume IV, page 416. St. Peter's Church, Albany. For notice see Volume III, page 293. Adam Em pie. At this time Mr. Empie was assistant to Seth Hart in St. George's Church, Hempstead. See sketch \\hich precedes his letter of Janu- ary 2, 1813. Parker Adams. For particulars concerning Mr. Adams see the notice of Grace Church, Waterford, Volume II, page 468. St. James's Church, Milton. For notice see Volume II, page 458. Joseph Perry. For mention see Volume II, page 409. St. John's Church, Stillwater. For notice see Volume II, page 459. Grace Church, Waterford. For notice see Volume II, page 468. St. Mark's Church, Hoosick Falls. The town of Hoosick Mas formed as a district March 24, 1772, and a town March 7, 1788. It is in the northeast corner of Rensselaer County. Its surface consists of the valley of the Hoosick Ri\'er and the wild region of the Taghkanick and Petersburgh mountain ranges on the east and west, the highest peaks within its limits being Fondas Hill in the southwest, and Potter's Hill, which are nine hundred feet above the level of the sea. The valleys in the Xown are very narrow, [ 56-3" ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE with steep hillsides. The territory of the town is covered by three patents : The Hoosick patent, granted by Governor Thomas Dongan, June 3,1683, to Maria Van Rensselaer of Albany, Hendrick Van Ness of Albany, Gerrit Tennis Van Vechten of Catskill, and Jacobus Van Cortlandt of New York City. It included sixty-five thousand to seventy-five thousand acres. The Walloomsac patent, granted June 15, 1739, to Edward Collins, James De Lancey, Gerardus Stuyve- sant, Stephen Van Rensselaer, Charles Williams, and Frederick Mor- ris, included twelve thousand acres on the Walloomsac River lying partly in Washington and in Rensselaer County. It was east of the Hoosick patent. The Schneyder patent, granted March 24, 1762, to Hendrick Schneyder and others. It covered ten thousand acres west of the Hoosick patent. The earliest settlement was made soon after 1750 by Jan Oothout, Adam Vrooman, Rykert Borie, Bernardus Bratt, and others. It was totally destroyed in an attack made by a party of French and Indians, August 28, 1754. T^vo persons were killed, and the houses, barns, and crops were destroyed. New settlers came at a later date, and some of the older ones returned. The earliest known reli- gious services within the town were held in the seventeenth century for the Hoosick and other Indians by French missionaries in the north- ern part of the town, Mhich they named St. Croix. It was here that a settlement was made by several Dutch families before 1754, and the church which had been put up was destroyed in the raid of that year. When other families and some of the original settlers built up a vil- lage on the same site a few years after, a Reformed Protestant Dutch Church was erected through the good offices of Cornelius Van Ness. It stood on the road to Cambridge, and \\as abandoned in 1800. It was taken down in 1825. At Buskirk's Bridge, in the western part of the town, a congregation of the Reformed Dutch Church was gath- ered in May, 1792, for which a church was built. A Baptist Church was organized at Hoosick March 16, 1785, of which Samuel Rogers was the pastor from 1797 to 1801. A Methodist Church \^as formed at Walloomsac, April 18, 1811, and a Presbyterian Church in 1825. The first Roman Catholic services were held in 1834. Not even a tra- dition remains in the present parish of services by clergymen of the Church previous to its organization in 1834. The growth of Hoosick Falls and the building in 1823, by Joseph Gordon, of the Caledonia Mills for weaving cotton cloth appear to C 564 J TIMOTHY CLOWES have been the reasons why a subscription paper was circulated in the summer of 1834, and an arrangement made with Nathaniel O.Preston, who had been made deacon b_v Bishop Hopkins, June 22, 1834, and stationed at Bennington, to hold services in Hoosick. every two weeks. Mr. Preston was a lovable man, capable and energetic, well adapted for the difficult task of organizing a parish in a community w here there had been strong opposition and prejudice. The first service was held by him in July, and he made his home soon after at Hoosick. The meeting for incorporation was held November 1, 1834, and the name adopted was St. Mark's Church, Hoosick Falls. The cerdficate of incorporation was signed by Nathaniel O. Preston, officiadng min- ister, George M. Tibbits, and Samuel Shaw Crocker, and \vitnessed by Harry Patterson and Seth Parsons. At the parish meeting held April 3, 1835, Dr. Salmon Moses was chairman, and Jonathan Eddy, Jr., secretary. George M. Tibbits and Salmon Moses were chosen wardens; Seth Parsons, L. C. Bell, Hezekiah Munsell, Jr., Jonathan Eddy, Jr., Samuel Shaw^ Crocker, and Harry Patterson were chosen vestrymen, with Dr. Moses as treasurer. A subscription was com- menced for the purchase of a lot and the building of a church. Nine hundred and seventy-eight dollars had been secured by October in the village and in the city of Troy, of w hich seven hundred and eighty- two dollars were paid. In July, 1836, the purchase of a suitable plot with buildings, one of which was a shop, which was to be altered into a suitable church, was authorized. In 1838 Mr. Preston resigned, to give up his whole time to St. Peter's Church, Bennington. It was a very serious blow to the little parish, still struggling to free the prop- erty the}- occupied from incumbrances. Mr. Preston was succeeded in September of that vear by Ebenezer Williams, who had been made deacon by Bishop Benjamin T. Onderdonk, July 15, 1838. During his incumbency the parish was reincorporated November 16, 1838. In the summer of 1839 the rector resigned, and David J. Burger, who had been made deacon b}- Bishop McCoskrey, October 30, 1836, accepted the rectorship. He worked faithfully for two years under financial and other difficulties. The parish was admitted into union with the Convention of the Diocese of 1840. In 1841 Mr. Burger resigned, and became mis- sionary at Cohoes, New^ York. The sale of the property nominally held by the parish brought much embarrassment, and the suspension of reg- C 565 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE ular services for twenty years. During that period George B. East- man of Schaghticoke, Dr. Alvi Tabor Twing of Lansingburgh, and Dr. George B. Manser of Bennington took much interest in the litde parish, ministering in it from time to time. It was visited by Bishop Wainwright, March 29, 1854, when he confirmed tu o persons. Dur- ing this whole period Dr. Moses read the ser\ice every Sunday in the little red schoolhouse of the village. In 1857, through the energy of Dr. Manser and the settlement in the village of some Churchmen liberally inclined, a subscription of two thousand three hundred and twenty-seven dollars was obtained for the erection of a church. It was built from designs by Henry Dudley of New York City, on a plot pur- chased at a small cost from Dr. Moses. The corner-stone was laid by Bishop Horatio Potter in the spring of 1858, and the church occupied in 1859. James H. Morgan became rector in April, 1861, but failing health caused his resignation in the following December. In October, 1862, George A. Weeks entered upon the rectorship. His incumbency was marked by the removal of all indebtedness and the consecra- tion of the church by Bishop Potter, May 5, 1863. In April, 1865, he resigned, and in May of that year George Huntington Nicholls, rector of Grace Church, Cherry Valley, entered upon his duties in the parish. His sixteen years of active service saw many improvements and enlargement in the church, and a very great increase in numbers and influence. He was made rector emeritus November 10, 1881. He continued to reside in the parish, and died November 11, 1902, in his eighty-fifth year. His successors have been George Dent Silliman, Charles Carroll Edmunds, William Cunningham, Rodgers Alonzo Cushman, George Alfred Warren, Leopold Kroll, Jr., and D. Charles White, who was in office in July, 1912. As given in the American Church Almanac for 1912, there are four hundred and forty-four communicants. Samuel Fuller. See sketch which precedes his letter of July 22, 1811. St. Paul's Church, Oak Hill, Durham. For notice see page 236. C 566 ] TIMOTHY CLOWES Trinity Church, Rensselaerville. Rensselaerville, named for the patroon, Stephen Van Rensselaer, \\as formed from Watervliet, March 8, 1790. It was considered the least productive portion of the patroon 's domain, and was not surveyed and divided into lots for setdement until 1787. It is in the south- ■western corner of Albany County. Its territory was a part of the pa- tent of Rensselaerwyck. Its surface is principally upland, broken by parallel ridges, which rise from four hundred to six hundred feet above the valleys. It is watered by Catskill Creek, with its tributaries, Scrub, Fox, Ten Mile, and Eight Mile Creeks, and Willow Brook. In 1795 Bern was taken off, and in 1815 a part of Waterloo. Before the Revolution Michael Brant from Schoharie County settled in the region. In 1783 John Coons, from that part of Albany County now Columbia, took up a farm A\ithout legal right. In 1785 Apollos Moore came on foot from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to the future town. His wife rode upon a horse which is said to ha\e cost five dollars, and which also carried all their worldly goods. He selected a farm, opened a country store, and became one of the most honoured inhabitants, serving for many years as county judge. Among those who settled on the one hundred acre allotments after 1788 were Peter Plank, Charles Edwards, Gershom Stevens, Henry Young, Peter Basser, Curds Cleve- land, Daniel Mudge, George Van Benson, and John Heme. In 1788 Samuel Jenkins was the first settler within the present village. The first religious services were held in Preston Hollow in 1790, when a Baptist Church was organized, of which Elder Winans was long the pastor. A Presbyterian Church was formed in 1793, the first service being held on April 14 by a young theological student, Samuel Fuller. He was called as pastor in November of that year, when he was given one hundred pounds as a settlement and promised a salary of fifty pounds a year, which A\as gradually to be increased to eighty pounds. He was ordained over the Church January 23, 1794. After a pastorate of more than seventeen years Mr. Fuller announced in October, 1810, a change of views upon the polity and doctrine of the Church, and that he was to be ordained a deacon in the American Church. Many heard him with regret, for he had been both a minister and friend. Mr. Fuller took with him some of his former parishioners when, on October 21, 1810, services of the Church were held for the first time in the house of Charles Pierson. A parish of the Church was organized February [ 567 J HOBART CORRESPONDENCE 20, 1811, when Jacob Wood and Allen Durant were elected wardens, and Asa Colvard, Jonathan Jenkins, Josiah Watson, Jesse Hollister, Ezra Lester, Apollos Moore, Elijah George, and Ichabod Peck were chosen vestrj'men. A subscription of two thousand nine hundred dol- lars for a church building was obtained, and the corner-stone was laid August 1, 1814. The church was consecrated by Bishop Hobart, October 24, 1815. Mr. Fuller was a wonderful missionary, visiting throughout the Helderberg and Catskill regions, holding services, bap- tizing the children, instructing for confirmation, and bringing many families to the Church. He died April 9, 1842, in his seventy-fifth year. He was succeeded by his friend and assistant, Robert Washbon, who was born in Utica, January 1, 1817, and graduated from Union Col- lege and from the General Theological Seminary. He also spent his life in Rensselaerville. He Avas a country parson of the highest type, and in fifty years of active service effectively strengthened and broadened the work of the Church in that region. He died at Rensselaerville, March 4, 1892. His successors have been Charles A. Wenman and Samuel Charmer Thompson. In July, 1912, the rector was John Prout. As recorded in the American Church Almanac for 1912, there are forty-one communicants. Reuben Hubbard. See sketch which precedes his letter of January 30, 1812. Christ Church, Duanesburgh. For notice see Volume II, page 437. C 568 n JAMES KEMP [From James Kemp] Rev" & Dear Sir I AVAIL myself of an excellent opportunity offered by Lieu: Trippe, to renew our friendly intercourse, which to me is a source of great comfort and delight. I have little to say to you but even to tell you that I am well and to ask how you and your amiable little family are is a great deal. I wish I could tell you any thing pleasing about our vener- able church. I think, upon the whole, that we are rather rising upon our Shore. But we are greatly in want of more minis- ters. I am truly thankful, that I seem to have been more suc- cessful in my ministry lately, than ever I have been before. This has given new energy to my mind, and I labor with more zeel and more delight. My reading is almost entirely confined to biblical criticism & Church history. Our Brother Jackson is also very zealous and has much improved his Parish. hi Baltimore however, our Church has received a severe wound, of which you have, no doubt, heard. Dr Rattoone's condu6l, at first, was perhaps indefensible, nor was that of his vestry corre6l. But a sense of his error and a sufficient de- gree of Christian humility might have made up the breach. Instead of this, he has preached in the pulpit of a Presbyte- rian & uttered a bitter inve6live against his Vestry, & now you, you may well suppose in what state things are. Mr Ball who visited you some time ago is among the Candidates for the Church in Baltimore. I am making some Notes upon the present state of our Church in America, and would be much indebted to you, if you would send me answers to the following Queries. Whether the Church in your State is prosperous.'' What is the general C 569 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Charafter of her members, as to piety and substantial worth? The general chara6ler of her ministers: as to piety, zeal, & learning? Is there sufficient ground to hope for a succession of learned ministers? If from the State of Massachusetts, you could, thro' our worthy brother Mr Harris, obtain answers to the same Queries you would oblige me very much, as I have no acquaintances there. What is to be the fate of these Notes, I cannot yet tell, but you shall know when it is determined. Be so good as to present my Respefts to your Bishop, Dl" Beach, Mf Harris & M!^ Jones. And remember me most affec- tionately to M? Hobart. This will be delivered by a Nephew of M? Kemp, Lieu. Tripp whom I beg leave to introduce to you. He comes to your City on some naval expedition. I am Dl Sir, with much regard for your happiness and your success in our common cause, your afFe6lionate Brother Ja= Kemp Castle Haven Feb'/ I i. 1806.* P. S. I wish I had something to send. Our last Journal & our Bishop's Letter are all I can suppose would be either new or agreeable. J. K. Endonement: James Kemp Feb 6th 1 8 1 1 . ANNOTATIONS John Trippe. Lieutenant Trippe belonged to an old Maryland family settled on the eastern shore. The courtesy of Charles W. Stuart, superintendent of •Owing to the wrong endorsement, this letter was found pasted into the book containing the letters of 181 1, which accounts for its not being published in corre6l chronological order. Ed. C 570 ] JAMES KEMP the Library and Naval War Records of the Navy Department, has furnished the following particulars. John Trippe entered the na\y as a midshipman, April 5, 1799, was promoted to sailing-master May 6, 1803, and sailed in the brig A'^ixen to join the squadron of Commodore Preble oft' Tripoli. In August, 1 804, he was appointed an acting lieutenant and placed in command of Gun- boat No. 6. In the attack on the Tripolitan fleet he, with one midship- man and nine men, boarded one of the largest of the enemy's vessels, Avith the odds of thirty-six to eleven! Goldsborough, in the "Na\al Chronicle," says: "A more remarkable action was probably never recorded. The commander of the enemy's gunboat was a remark- ably athletic, gallant man, his height considerably exceeding six feet. Before he engaged in battle, he swore upon the Koran that he would conquer or die. Trippe was undersize, though well set and ex- tremely active. He and Midshipman John D. Henley, perceiving the gigantic stature of their foe, yet imappalled, made at him. The gal- lant Turk sustained the conflict Avith a firmness worthy of a better fate. Trippe and Henley, admiring his extraordinary courage. Mere anxious to spare his life, and gave him repeated intimations of their wishes; he, however, rejected indignantly every overture of the kind and fought, with increased fury. He, it was, who gave Lieutenant Trippe eleven wounds. Trippe's life was only saved by his great ac- tivity and perfect self-possession. Finding that the Turk would not yield, Trippe was at length compelled, in self-defense, though with great reluctance, to inflict a mortal wound. Lieutenant Trippe dur- ing his whole life regretted the necessity he was under of putting the Turk to death. Years after the event had occurred, so great was his sensibility on the occasion, that he shed tears in reciting to us the cir- cumstances.Noble, generous spirit — conspicuous alike for his human- ity and his chivahy." Lieutenant Trippe continued to distinguish himself during the Tri- politan War, and received a vote of thanks and a sword from Con- gress. He was promoted to lieutenant, January 9, 1807, and in 1809 was lieutenant-commandant in command of the schooner Enterprise. He died on the Vixen, off" Havana, Cuba, July 9, 1810. A torpedo-boat destroyer has been named after this gallant officer. C 571 ] HOBART CORRESPONDENCE Joseph Jackson. For sketch see Volume IV, page 484. Elisha Dunham Rattoone. For notice see Volume IV, page 241. David Ball. For notice see page 311. Kemp's Notes oji the Church in America. A careful examination of the periodicals of the period fails to reveal any publication by Dr. Kemp bearing in any way on the proposed "Notes." William Harris. For sketch see Volume IV, page 288. Benjamin Moore. For sketch see Volume II, page 230. Abraham Beach. See sketch which precedes his letter of May 16, 1827. Cave Jones. For sketch see Volume V, page 78. Elizabeth Kemp. In 1790 James Kemp married Elizabeth, a daughter of Captain Ed- ward Noel of Castle Haven, Dorchester County, Maryland. They had three children. Mrs. Kemp died August 14, 1826. C 572 n INDEXES ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO LETTERS MAY, 1808, TO FEBRUARY, I8II Note. A brief biographical sketch precedes the first letter of each corre- spondent^ which is distinguished bif an asterisk in the following list. Un- less the contrary is stated, all letters are addressed to John Henry Hobart LETTER DATE PAGE Abercrombie, James May 31, 1808 33 Abercrombie, James July 15, 1808 80 Abercrombie, James Auguit 5, 1808 85 Abercrombie, James September 24, I 808 105 Abercrombie, James August 3, 1809 269 Abercrombie, James November 29, 1 809 319 Abercrombie, James 1809 345 Abercrombie, James Alarch 19, 1810 374 Abercrombie, James September 11, i 8 1 0 469 Abercrombie, James Oiiober 20, I 810 488 Abercrombie, James OSiober 24, 1810 489 Adams, Parker November 27, I 809 317 Adams, Parker May 12, 1 810 406 Baldwin, Amos Glover February 5, 1810 360 * Barber, Daniel August 2, 1 810 447 * Bartow, John Vanderbilt November 25, 1810 513 * Bayard, Lewis Pintard January 22, 1811 543 Beasley, Frederic September 29, 1809 287 Beasley, Frederic February 27, 18 10 370 Beasley, Frederic March 22, 1 8 10 376 Beasley, Frederic April 10, 1810 393 Beasley, Frederic April 19, 1 8 10 396 Beasley, Frederic Novejnber 16, 1810 SIC Bend, Joseph Grove John June 2 2, 1808 65 Bend, Joseph Grove John June 29, 1808 72 Bend, Joseph Grove John Ofiober 24, I 808 133 INDEX TO LETTERS LETTER DATE PAGE Bend, Joseph Grove John February II, 1809 163 Bend, Joseph Grove John May 6, 1809 220 Bend, Joseph Grove John May 31, 1809 240 Bend, Joseph Grove John June 19, 1809 247 Bend, Joseph Grove John July 8, 1809 252 Bend, Joseph Grove John July 19, 1809 260 Bend, Joseph Grove John August I, 1809 265 Bend, Joseph Grove John November 11^ 1 809 315 Bend, Joseph Grove John Onober I, 1 8 10 475 * Bowden, John August 15, 1809 276 Bowden, John, to Benjamin Moore August 8, 1810 451 * Brady, John February 15, l8n 550 * Brenton, Frances Oaober 31, 1808 135 * Bronson, Abraham April 7, 1 8 10 388 * Bulkley, Barzillai June 7, 1809 244 * Burhans, Daniel Oaober 17, 1810 482 Certificates to Donald Fraser from John Rodgers August 13, 1808 87 Samuel Latham M itchell August 13, 1808 87 Benjamin Moore August 15, 1808 87 Robert Lenox August 17, 1808 87 Chapman, James Oaober 28, 1808 134 Chapman, James July 25, 1809 263 Chapman, James January 12, 1810 348 Chapman, James June II, I 8 1 0 422 * Clowes, Timothy February 20, 181 1 558 Constitution of the Diocese of Rhode Island May 5, 1808 10 * Croes, John June 10, 1808 5' Croes, John August 16, 1808 90 Croes, John Oaober II, 1808 119 * Davis, Asahel December 15, 1809 324 * Davis, John i: 576 ] August 19, 1808 285 INDEX TO LETTERS LETTER DATE PAGE * Day, William, to Elias Bayley Dayton May 9, 1809 222 Dayton, Elias Bayley June 20, 1808 64 Dayton, Elias Bayley 'January 21, 1809 162 Dayton, Elias Bayley February 17, I 809 •73 Dayton, Elias Bayley March 18, 1809 185 Dayton, Elias Bayley March 28, 1809 188 Dayton, Elias Bayley May 12, 1809 223 Dayton, Elias Bayley May 24, 1809 229 Dayton, Elias Bayley April 20, 18 10 400 Dayton, Elias Bayley Offober 29, 1 8 10 495 Dayton, Jane Tongrelou 1810 358 Dayton, Jane Tongrelou November II, I 8 1 0 508 * Eaton, Asa Jpril 2 2, 1809 201 Eaton, Asa November 18, 1 809 313 English, David Jpril 25, 1809 203 English, David Jpril 25, 1809 204 *Fairchild, Ward June 9, 1808 38 Fairchild, Ward June 10, 1808 39 Fairchild, Ward June 19, 1809 246 * Fay, Jedediah November 10, 1808 138 * Feltus, Henry James September 29, 1 809 296 * Frazer, Rebecca Jugust 2, 1809 267 Gervais, Paul Trapier July 2, 1808 75 Gervais, Paul Trapier December 8, 1 809 321 * Gibson, Robert Jpril, 1809 213 * Handy, John C. June 3, 1809 241 Hart, Seth July 8, 1808 79 Hart, Seth July 27, 1809 264 Hart, Seth May 17, 1810 409 Hobart, John Henry, to Elias Bayley Dayton March 10, 1809 179 Hobart, John Henry, to James Chapman July 24, 1809 262 * Hoffman, Anna Onober 9, 1 8 10 476 C 577 ] INDEX TO LETTERS LETTER Hubbard, Bela Hubbard, Bela Hubbard, Bela Hubbard, Bela, to Abraham Beach * Huntington, David * Ingraham, Susan Jaclcson, Joseph Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Joseph *Jacocks, John H. Jacocks, John H. Jacocks, John H. Jones, Jasper Davis Kemp, James Kemp, James Kemp, James Kemp, James Kemp, James Kemp, James Kemp, James King, Rufus * Lee, Edmund Jennings Lee, Edmund Jennings Lee, Edmund Jennings Lee, Edmund Jennings *Lyell, Thomas Nash, Daniel Nash, Daniel Nash, Daniel DATE PAGE August 20, 1808 lOI November 1, I 808 136 May 22, 1809 226 Alay 19, 1 810 412 "Jajiuary 31, I 8 1 I 547 May 23, 1 8 10 420 June 13, 1808 55 February 16, 1809 167 1810 435 November 3, I 8 10 501 December 22, 1808 153 March 6, 1809 176 March 30, 1810 382 June 27, 1808 71 February 6, 1806* 569 June 6, 1808 35 September 8, 1808 103 Oaober II, 1808 122 January 1 1, 1809 158 OSlober 30, 1 809 308 December 22, 1 809 340 February 24, 1 8 10 369 December 16, 1 809 326 January 14, 1 8 10 351 February 17, 18 lO 365 March 26, I 8 10 379 May 17, 1808 18 Oilober 14, 1808 125 May 12, 18 10 407 Augmt 18, 1 8 10 453 * Owing to the wrong endorsement, this letter was found pasted into the book containing the letters of 181 1, which accounts for its not beins; published in correfl chronological order. Ed. INDEX TO LETTERS LETTER Nash, Daniel Ogden, Aaron Ogden, Aaron * Onderdonk, Benjamin Tredwell *Owen, John, to Benjamin Moore * Pardee, Amos, to Thomas and James Swords * Parker, John Rowe Parker, John Rowe Phelps, Davenport Phelps, Davenport, to Benjamin Moore Phelps, Davenport Phelps, Davenport Prentice, Joseph Prentice, Joseph Prentice, Joseph Prentice, Joseph Pryce, William Reed, John Reed, John Reed, John Reed, John Robertson, James Robertson, James Robertson, James Rudd, John Churchill Rudd, John Churchill Rudd, John Churchill Rudd, John Churchill Rudd, John Churchill Rudd, John Churchill Rudd, John Churchill Rudd, John Churchill c 579 ;] DATE PAGE October 14, 1 810 480 'January 12, l8og 160 December 19, 1 809 327 August 31, 1 8 10 468 OSlober 30, 18 10 496 May 24, 1809 230 December 16, I 808 148 May 20, 1809 225 May 2, 1808 3 Oaober 5, 1809 297 May 8, 1 8 10 401 "January 4, 1 8 1 1 528 July 28, 1808 82 May 29, 1809 233 OSiober 20, 1809 306 April 3, 1810 386 March 2, 1809 174 September 29, 1 809 289 September 18, 1810 471 November 1 , 1 8 1 0 499 February 19, 181 1 552 March 20, 1809 186 May 24, 1809 227 Oiiober I I, 1 809 302 June 10, 1808 41 December 6, I 808 144 March JO, 1809 184 April 10, 1809 190 April 14, 1809 198 OSiober 30, 1809 312 December 12, 1809 323 December 2 1 , 1 809 328 INDEX TO LETTERS LETTER DATE PAGE Rudd, John Churchill December 22yi^0() 330 *Sayres, Gilbert Hunt December 24, 1810 524 Sayres, Gilbert Hunt February 4, 181 1 549 * Schweitzer, L. July 10, 1809 255 Seabury, Charles January 7, 181 1 539 Simons, James Dewar Oilober 14, 1 808 128 Simons, James Dewar December lO, 1 808 146 Simons, James Dewar July 19, 1809 257 Simons, James Dewar, to Nathaniel Bowen Jt'»e 27, 1810 424 Simons, James Dewar November t,o, 18 10 520 * Smith, John Rhea Clarendon September 28, 1808 115 *Smith, Walter Jpril 11, 1809 192 Smith, William Oilober 13, 18 10 477 * Stanford, John November 21, i%oi 141 *Startin, Sarah May i, 1809 219 Stebbins, Cyrus July 5, 1808 77 Stebbins, Cyrus February 20, 1811 555 * Stewart, Charles July 19, 18 10 442 Stewart, Charles OSiober 24, 1 8 10 491 Swords, Thomas and James May 15, 1808 13 Swords, Thomas December It)., 1 809 343 *Tyng, Dudley Atkins, to William Harris January 23, 1810 354 C 580 : ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ANNOTATIONS SUBJECT PAGE A.BERCROMBIE, James, Charges of, reference to 85, 269, 470 Ledtures on the Catechism, reference to 34,107,124,320 Review of, by Hobart 81 Reference to 320 Sermon on the Liturgy of the Episcopal Church 81 Reference to 86 Abercrombie and the William Penn Marriage 319 AA of Parliament for Conse- cration of Bishops not sub- jects of British Crown 493 Adams, Parker, reference to 563 Adams, Pliny, reference to 487 Addison, Walter Dulaney 206 Albany, St. Peter's Church, ref- erence to 563 Albany, St. Peter's Church, and John Croes 330 Albany Bible and Common Prayer Book Society 562 Albany Centinel Controversy, reference to 301 Alexander, William 363 Allender, Dr. 396 Allen's Hill, St. Paul's Church 4 Reference to 301 Apology for Apostolic Order, by John Henry Hobart, ref- erence to 131, 301 Armstrong, John, reference to 32 Ashland, Trinity Church 238 Aspinwall, Emily Phillips 444 Reference to 494 SUBJECT PAGE Athens, Trinity Church, refer- ence to 307 At well, Thomas 374 Auburn, St. Peter's Church, reference to 537 Aurelius, reference to 299,534 Jdaldwin, Amos Glover, refer- ence to 452 Ball, David 311 Reference to 572 Baptismal Regeneration 387 Barclay, Francis 380 Bartow, Anthony Abramse 518 Bartow, John Vanderbilt, ref- erence to 198,259,546 Bartow, Leonard 518 Bartow, Theodosius, M.D.,or Anthony Abramse,or Leon- ard 518 Beach, Abraham, reference to 20, 70, 572 Beaman, Samuel, reference to 487 Beasley, Frederic, reference to I33> i59> 165, 221, 254, 342, 368 Convention Sermon of 142 Godson of 396 Beasley, Maria 288 Reference to 373,378,396,512 Bell, Andrew 422 Bell, Hamilton 25 Bend and Dashiell Motion in General Convention, 1808 70 Reference to 73 ,81 ] ANNOTATIONS SUBJECT PAGE Bend, Joseph Grove John, ref- erence to 37,60,263,311, 368,381,507,512 Thanks of House of Bishops to, 1808 74 Bend, Mrs. Joseph Grove John 70 Reference to 74, 252, 254 Bend, Mary B., reference to 166 Bend, William 475 Benson, Egbert 560 Berrian, William, reference to 184,512 Best, William 518 Bethany, Christ Church 414 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 437 Betsey, The 147 Bill, James I. 500 Reference to 554 Birch, Samuel 69 Bissel, Mr. 169 Blackwell, Robert, reference to 489 Blanchard, Caleb 224 Blenheim 239 Bloomfield, reference to 537 Bloomingdale, St. Michael's Church, reference to 199 Bostock, Benjamin 346 Bowden, John, reference to 132, I47>i70, 342, 392^450, 487>527 Letters on Episcopacy by, reference to 34,86,102, 107, 124, 149^301 Portrait of Calvinism, by 404 Bowen, Margaret 434 Bowen, Nathaniel, reference to 130,258,268,311,322,434 Brady, John, reference to 284 C 58 SUBJECT PAGE Branch of the Bank of the United States, New York City 180 Reference to 185, 400, 495 Brig Despatch 519 Briscoe, William 63 Reference to 124 British and Foreign Bible So- ciety 497 Bronson, Abraham, reference to 445, 492 Bronson, Tillotson, reference to 282 Bronson, The Spelling of 392 Buck, Gould 391 Bulkley, Barzillai, reference to 286, 524 Bull, Levi 23 Burhans, Daniel, reference to 14 Burkitt, William, reference to 546 Burnet, Jacob, referenceto 187,228 Burroughs, Charles 313 Butler, David, reference to 307, 500, 554 Butternuts, reference to 126 V^AMPBELL, John Barnw^ell 268 Reference to 269 Cannell, Isaac, Jr. 249 Catharine, St. John's Church 530 Catskill,St. Luke's Church, ref- erence to 452, 474 Consecration of 290 Chamberlaine, May I 70 Chapman, James, reference to 14, 165, 190, 221, 226, 239, 240,249, 254, 261, 326, 351, 368, 383, 512 2 n ANNOTATIONS SUBJECT PAGE Charges of James Abercrom- bie, reference to 85,269,470 Charity Hymn, 1808 68 Charleston Bible Society, The 429 Charleston Courier, The i 30 Reference to 147 Checkley, John 449 Chiffelo, Thomas 434 Christ Church, Cooperstown, reference to 532 Christ Church, Coxsackie, ref- erence to 84, 307 Christ Church, Duanesburgh, reference to 45^, 568 Christ Church, Hampton, refer- ence to 487 Christ Church (now Holy Trin- ity), Middletown, Conneft- icut 94 Christ Church, Poughkeepsie, reference to 245, 307 Christ Church, Savannah, Georgia 5 1 5 Christ Church, Shrewsbury, reference to 190, 199 Christ Church, Woodbridge, now Bethany 414 Christian's Magazine, The, reference to 178,487 Churchman's Magazine, The, New Series 42 Reference to 14,53,60,71,74,77, 81,83, 8^5 1°2, 104, 124,126, 13O1 138, I47> 149, 150, 157. 165, 169, 178, 221, 225, 232, 242, 254, 261, 266, 269, 290, 316,318,342,372,375,390, 409,421, 470,472, 489, 519 C 5^ SUBJECT PAGE Circular of New Series of Churchman's Magazine, by John Henry Hobart 42 Claggett, Thomas John, ref- erence to 62, 252 Clapham, Samuel, reference to 63, 231 Clark, Orin, reference to 530 Clark, Peter Gilchrist 485 Clark, William Atwater, refer- ence to 532 Clarke, Abraham Lynsen, ref- erence to 534, 539 Clarke, Peter Lynsen 533 Clay, Slator 20 Clifton Springs, St. John's Church 299 Reference to 537 Coale & Thomas 165 Reference to 249, 315 Colden, Cadwallader, Letter of 342 Coleman, John 254 Coleman, William, reference to 221, 250 Colt, Samuel 402 Columbia College, New York, 1811 561 Commentaries on the Holv Bible of Symon Patrick and William Lowth 234 Reference to 545 Committee for Propagating the Gospel in the State of New York, reference to 83, 298, 307 Companion for the Altar, by John Henry Hobart, refer- ence to 109,232,401,408 3 ] ANNOTATIONS SUBJECT PAGE Connecticut Evangelical Mag- azine, reference to 127 Consecration of St. Luke's Church, Catskill 290 Constitution and Canons, 1808 506 Reference to 521 Constitution of the Diocese of Rhode Island, The 6 Convocation at Watertown, 1807, reference to 137 Cooperstown, Christ Church, reference to 532 Cotterill, Mr. 229 Cotton, Charles Caleb 445 Reference to 494 Course of Ecclesiastical Studies, 1804 545 Cox, Edmund Noel, reference to 341 Coxsackie, Christ Church, ref- erence to 84, 307 Crocker, Nathan Bourne 30 Croes, John, and St. Peter's Church, Albany 330 Croes, John, Jr., reference to 54, 120 Croswell, Thomas O'Hara 472 Dalcho, Frederick, reference to 130, 147 Dana, James 414 Dashiell, George, reference to 20, 32, 60, 70, 73, 372, 399 Motion in General Conven- tion, 1808, by Bend and 70 Reference to 73 Daughters of Davenport Phelps 4 c SUBJECT PAGE Davis, Asahel, reference to 330 Davis, Henry Lyon, reference to 254 Davis, Mrs. John 286 Dayton, Elias Bayley, refer- ence to 509 Dayton, Jane Tongrelou, ref- erence to 145 Dayton, William, reference to 495 Dehon, Theodore, reference to 434 Deneall, George 368 Dick, John L. 303 Doddridge, Philip 545 Dorsey, William H. 74 Duanesburgh, Christ Church, reference to 452, 568 Dumont, Mary Brewerton (Swords) 344 Earle, Thomas 169 Eastern Diocese, The 357 Elizabeth Town, St. John's Church 144 Petition of, 1809 312 Emmanuel Church, Little Falls, reference to 363 Empie, Adam, reference to 11, 79, 264, 563 English, Sarah, reference to 206 Episcopal Academy of Con- nefticut, The 278 Erskine, David Montague 2o8 Essays on the SubjecS of Epis- copacy, by John Henry Ho- bart, reference to 446 Ewing, Mr. 146 Examination of Dr. Price's and Dr. Priestley's Sermons 174 584 D ANNOTATIONS SUBJECT PAGE r AIRFIELD, Trinity Church, reference to 363 Fairfield Academy, reference to 3<^3 Farrer, John 232 Felch, Nathan 478 Feltus, Henry James, reference to 32 Ferry and Creek Boats, refer- ence to 161 Flinn, Andrew 431 Flushing, St. George's Church, reference to 540 Foote, J. & J. P. 40 Foote, John 417 Fountain, Mr. 400 Fraser, Donald, reference to 87 Freehold, St. Peter's Church, reference to 48 French, Peter P., reference to 487 Fuller, Samuel, reference to 566 Furman, Richard 430 Cjadsden, Christopher Ed- wards 429 Gallatin, Albert 208 Geneva, Trinity Church, ref- erence to 298, 530 Genoa 536 Gervais, Paul Trapier, refer- ence to 258, 434 Gibson, Robert, Jr. 213 Gibson, William Lewis 60 Reference to 206, 381 Giles, William Branch 211 Gillender, James 409 Gisborne, Thomas 231 Glasse, Henry George 232 C 58 SUBJECT PAGE Glentworth, George 346 Grace Church, Waterford, ref- erence to 563 Great Britain and the United States, April, 1809 208 Griffin, Edward Dorr 331 Griswold, Alexander Viets, reference to 449 Hall, Captain 242 Hall, Ezra 232 Hampton, Christ Church, ref- erence to 487 Handy, George Dashiell S. 29 Harris, William, reference to 132, 147^ 259, 357, 390, 572 Hart, Ruth, reference to 79 Haweis, Thomas 62 Hawker, Robert, Zion's Pil- grim, by 409 Hawley, William, reference to 63,169 Hayward, George Robins 506 Henshaw, John Prentiss Kewley 390 Herbert, William 368 Herriman, Miss 359 Hetfield, Smith, reference to 331 Heyer, Mr. 188 Reference to 224 Higbee, Daniel, reference to 48, 53 Hobart, Elizabeth Catherine 359 Reference to 372 Hobart, John Henry, Apology for Apostolic Order, by, reference to 131,301 Circular of New Series of Churchman's Magazine, by 42 5 : ANNOTATIONS SUBJECT PAGE Hobart, John Henry, Compan- ion for the Altar, by, ref- erence to 169,232,301,408 Consecration Sermon at Newark, by 470 Reference to 489 Essays on the Subje£l of Episcopacy, by, refer- ence to 446 Review of Abercrombie's Lectures, by 81 Reference to 320 Short Hills Estate of 180 Hobart, John Henry, and Cave Jones 536 Hobart, Mary 224 Reference to 228, 258 Hobart, Robert Enoch, Jr., ref- erence to 470 Holy Trinity Church, Middle- town, Connecticut 94 Honeoye, reference to 404 Hoosick Falls, St. Mark's Church 563 Hopkinson, Joseph 346 Hough, Robert 242 House of Bishops, Pastoral Letter of, 1808 47 Thanks of, to Dr. Bend, 1808 74 How, Thomas Yardley, refer- ence to 120,124,147,169, 204, 259, 399, 509, 549 Hubbard, Reuben 387 Reference to 568 Hubbard, Solomon 450 Humis, Mrs. 434 Huntington, David, reference to 555 SUBJECT PAGE Huntsburgh 446 Reference to 494 Hymns adopted by the Gen- eral Convention, 1 808 34, 116 Reference to 166 Ives, Reuben 418 J— J— 's of New York 5 1 8 Jackson, Joseph, reference to 37' 67, 74, 124, 250, 266, 572 Jacocks, John H., reference to 102 Jeffrys, Henry 331 Jenkins, Jeremiah Fones 12 Jennings, David 545 Jewett, Stephen, reference to 485 Jones, Cave, reference to 36, 236, 259, 33°^ 518, 572 Jones, Cave, and John Henry Hobart 536 Jones, Isaac 413 Reference to 452,455 Jones, Jasper Davis, reference to 53 Jones, Mr. Jones, William, of Nayland, reference to Judd, Bethel, reference to 408 127 61 K.EITH, James 368 Kemp, Elizabeth 572 Kemp, James, reference to 60,67, 74, 169,242,250,278,507 Episcopacy Vindicated, by, reference to 37, 104, 124 Notes on the Church in America, by 572 Kemp, Mrs. John 278 C 586] ANNOTATIONS SUBJECT PAGE Kewley, John, reference to 102, 124, 159, 169, 174, 221, 249 Kinsey, Mrs. 268 Knowlton, St. James's Church, reference to 54 Kollock, Henry, reference to 134, 515 L ASH, Daniel, reference to452,532 Nash, Olive, reference to 455 Nelson's Festivals and Fasts, reference to 232, 546 Nesbit, Captain 189 Newark, Trinity Church, Con- secration Sermon at, by John Henry Hobart 470 Reference to 489 Newcome, William 546 New Jersey, Diocese of. Pas- toral Address, 1808 47 Motion for Election of a Bishop for, 1808 48 New York Protestant Episco- pal Tra 165. 174, 242, 287,290, 316,390,527 Swords, Thomas, Jr. 343 Tarin, Mr. 228 Tayler, John 561 Taylor, Nehemiah 189 Thanks of House of Bishops to Dr. Bend, 1808 74 Thomson, James 147 Tomline, Sir George Pretyman 445 Towner, Zaccheus 391 Trask, Nahum 450 Trinity Church, Ashland 238 Trinity Church, Athens, refer- ence to 307 Trinity Church, Fairfield, ref- erence to 363 Trinity Church, Geneva, refer- ence to 298 Trinity Church, Newark, Con- secration Sermon at, by John Henry Hobart 470 Reference to 489 Trinity Church, Rensselaerville 567 Trinity Church, Swedesboro, New Jersey 90 Trinity Church, Utica, refer- ence to 363 Trippe, John 570 Troup, Robert, reference to 560 Tucker, Josiah 228 TunniclitF, John, reference to 127 Turner, Joseph Herbert 22 Union Academy, Wallingford 282 1 ] ANNOTATIONS SUBJECT PAGE University of Vermont 485 Utica, Trinity Church, refer- ence to 363 Van Buskirk, Abraham, ref- erence to 239 Van Wagenen, Gerrit Hubert 403 Vermont, University of 485 Vernon 363 Waddell, Henry, reference to 53 Wade, Jonas 180 Wallingford, Union Academy 282 Warner, George, reference to 455 Waterford, Grace Church, ref- erence to 563 West Liberty 120 Wharton, Charles Henry, ref- erence to 53 Wheaton, Sahnon 383 White, William, reference to 32, 54, 74 SUBJECT Whitehead, James, reference 74 183 478 204 212 Whitlock, Ephraim L., refer- ence to Whitlock, Henry Wiley, Jane Reference to Willard, Joseph, reference to 48, 53 Williamson, William, refer- ence to 287 Wilmer, Simon 29 Reference to 53, 60, 90, 339 Wilmer, William Henry, ref- erence to 221, 249 Wiltbank, James 25 Woodbridge (now Bethany), Christ Church 414 Woolsey, Abby (Howland) 446 WyckofF, Henry J. 304 ;^ion's Pilgrim, by Robert Hawker 409 C 592 n LIST OF BOOKS REFERRED TO This is not a list or hihliograpJiy of the works consulted in the prepara- tion of this volume; it is only a list of the books actuulhj quoted Alexander, Samuel Davies Princeton College during the Eighteenth Century. By Samuel Da- vies Alexander, An Alumnus. New York : Anson D. F. Randolph & Company, 770 Broadway, cor. 9th Street. American Church Almanac, The The American Church Almanac and Year Book for 1912. Vol- ume LXXXII. " Well to celebrate these religious and sacred days is to spend the Jlower of our time happily." — Hooker. Edwin S. Gorhani, Publisher, 37 East 28th Street, New York. Barrett, Walter The Old Merchants of New York City. By Walter Barrett, Clerk. " The harvest of the river is her revenue, and she is a mart of nations." " IVhose antiquity is of ancient days." " The crowning city,iuhose merchants are princes., whose traffickers are the honourable of the earth." — Isaiah xxiii. 3, 7, 8. Five volumes. New York: Worthington Co., 747 Broadway. Batchelder, Calvin R. A History of the Eastern Diocese. Bv Calvin R. Batchelder. In three volumes. Claremont, N. H. : The Claremont Manufacturing Company, Church Printers. 1876. Beardsley, E. Edwards Addresses and Discourses, Historical and Religious, \\\\\\ a paper on Bishop Berkeley. By E. Edwards Beardsle)-, D.D., LL.D. Cambridge: Printed at the Riverside Press. 1892. Life and Times of William Samuel Johnson, LL.D., First Sena- tor in Congress from Connecticut, and President of Columbia Col- lege, New York. By E. Edwards Beardsley, D.D., LL.D., Rec- tor of St. Thomas's Church, New Haven. New York: Published bv Hurd and Houghton, The Ri\erside Press, Cambridge. 1876. The History of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, from the Set- C ^95 ] BOOKS REFERRED TO Beardsley, E. Edwards (continued) tlement of the Colony to the Death of Bishop Seabury. By E. Ed- Mards Beardsley, D.D., Rector of St. Thomas' Church, New Haven. New York: Published by Hurd and Houghton. Boston: E. P. Dutton and Company. 1865. Beasley, Frederic A Sermon delivered before this Convention of the Protestant Epis- copal Church in the State of New York, October 4, 1808; and published at their request. By the Rev. Frederic Beasley, A.M., Rector of St. Peter's Church, Albany. New York: Printed by T. & J. Swords, No. 180 Pearl street. 1808. Berrian, William Recollections of Departed Friends. By the Rev. William Berrian, D.D., Rector of Trinity Church, New-York. Second Edition. New-York: Stanford and Swords, 137, Broadway. 1850. Bethune, George W. Memoirs of Mrs. Joanna Bethune. By her son, the Rev. George W. Bethune, D.D. With an appendix, containing extracts from the writings of Mrs. Bethune. New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, Franklin Square. 1863. Bolton, Robert The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement; with numerous Genealogies of County Families. Carefully revised by the Author. By Rev. Robert Bolton, Member of N. Y. Historical Society. Edited by Rev. C. W.Bolton, New Rochelle. Third Edition. Two ^•olumes. Jno. J. Cass, Publisher, 62 Cortlandt Street, New York. 1905. History of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the County of West- chester, from its Foundation, a.d. 1693, to a.d. 1853. By Robert Bolton, A.M., Author of the "History of Westchester County." A member of the Prot. Episcopal, New-York, and Georgia Histor- ical Societies. '■'■The Society for Propagating the Gospel is the brightest light shining in the candlestick of the Reformation ; it has done more^ and is doing more, for the cause of Christ, than all Christendom united" — Hon. Rufus King. New- Yor k : Stanford 8^ S\\ords, Publishers. 1855. C 594 J BOOKS REFERRED TO BowDEN, John A full-length portrait oF Calvinism. By an Old-fashioned Church- man. The Second Edition, with Additions and Corrections. New- York : Printed and sold by T. &. J. Swords, No. 160 Pearl Street. 1809. Chase, Philander Bishop Chase's Reminiscences : an Autobiography. Second Edi- tion : Comprising a History of the Principal Events in the Author's Life to A.D. 1847. With a portrait and four engravings. In two volumes. Seventy-first Psalm, 17, 18. Boston: James B. Dow, 141 Washington Street. New York : Stanford & Swords. Phila- delphia : G. S. Appleton. Hartford : Brown & Parsons. Richmond, Va. : Nash & Woodhouse. Charleston, S. C. : Samuel Hart, Sen. 1848. Christian JotniNAL and Literary Register, The The Christian Journal and Literar)" Register for October, 1819; for September, 1822 ; for February, 1828 ; and for October, 1830. New York: Published (monthly) by T. & J. Swords, No. 127 Broadway. Chiirchman, The The Churchman for October 29, 1834. Churchman's Magazine, The The Churchman's Magazine. New Series for the Year of Our Lord 1809 and 1810. Elizabeth-Town: Printed and Published for the Editor, by Lewis Deare. Constitution and Canons, 1808 Canons for the Government of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America ; being the substance of various Can- ons adopted in General Conventions of said Church, held in the years of our Lord 1789, 1792, 1795, 1799, 1801, 1804, and now set forth, with Alterations and Additions, in General Convention, A.D. 1808. To which are annexed the Constitution of the Church, the prayers to be used at the meetings of Convention, and the Course of Ecclesiastical Studies. New-York : Printed by T. & J. Swords, No. 160 Pearl-street. 1808. [ 595 D BOOKS REFERRED TO Daubeny, Charles. Hobart, John Henry The Trial of the Spirits : A Seasonable Caution against Spiritual Delusion. By Charles Daubeny, D.D. Also a Companion for the Book of Common Prayer, containing an Explanation of the Service. By the Re\-. John Henry Hobart, D.D. Published by the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge. New Haven : Printed by Oliver Steele and Co. 1809. Dix, Morgan A History of the Parish of Trinity Church in the City of New York, compiled by order of the Corporation and edited by Mor- gan Dix, S.T.D., D.C.L., Ninth Rector. Four volumes. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, The Knickerbocker Press. 1898- 1906. Encyclopaedia Britannica The Encyclopaedia Britannica — A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature. Ninth Edition. (American Reprint.) Phila- delphia: J. M. Stoddart &. Co. 1875. Hanson, George A. Old Kent : The Eastern Shore of Maryland ; Notes Illustrative of the most Ancient Records of Kent County, Maryland, and of the Parishes of St. Paul's, Shrewsbury, and I. U. and Genealo- gical Histories of Old and Distinguished Families of Maryland, and their connections by Marriage, &c. With an Introduction by George A. Hanson, M. A., Corresponding Member of the Maryland Historical Society, &c. Baltimore: John P. Des Forges. 1876. Hawks, Francis L. Contributions to the Ecclesiastical History of the United States of America. By Francis L. Hawks, Rector of St. Thomas's Church, New -York. Volume I, published in New York b}' Harper & Broth- ers, No. 82 Cliff-Street. 1836. Volume II, published in New York by John S. Tavlor, Theological and Sunday-School Bookseller, Brick Church Chapel. 1839. Contributions to the Ecclesiastical History of the United States. By Francis L . Hawks , D . D . , Rector of St . Thomas ' s Church , New- C 596 ;] BOOKS REFERRED TO Hawks, Francis L. (continued) York. Volume II. Maryland. Neu' York: John S. Taylor, Theo- logical and Sunday-School Bookseller, Brick Church Chapel. 1839. Sub-tide : " A Narrative of Events connected with the Rise and Progress of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Maryland." Hawks, Francis L., and William Stevens Perrv Documentary History of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Containing numerous hitherto unpub- lished documents concerning the Church in Connecticut. Volume I. Francis L. Hawks, D.D., LL.D., William Stevens Perry, A.M., Editors. New- York : James Pott, Publisher, No. 5 Coojjer Union, Fourth Avenue. 1863. HoBART, John Henry. Daubenv, Charles The Trial of the Spirits : A Seasonable Caution against Spiritual Delusion. By Charles Daubeny, D.D. Also a Companion for the Book of Common Prayer, containing an Explanation of the Service. By the Rev. John Henry Hobart, D.D. Published bv the Society for die Promotion of Christian Knowledge. New Haven: Printed by Oliver Steele and Co. 1809. Hooper, Joseph Diocese of Connecticut. The Records of Convocation, a.d. 1790- A.D. 1848. Edited and Annotated for the Diocesan Commission on Archives, by the Rev. Joseph Hooper, M.A. New Haven: Printed for the Convention, mcmiv. Howe, M. A. De Wolfe Memoirs of the Life and Services of the Rt. Rev. Alonzo Potter, D.D., LL.D., Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania. By M. A. De Wolfe Howe, D.D., Rector of St. Luke's Church, Philadelphia. Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott &Co. 1871. Jones, Cave A Solemn Appeal to the Church ; being a Plain Statement of Facts in the Matters pending between Dr. Hobart with others, and the Author. By the Rev. Cave Jones, A.M., One of the Assistant Min- isters of Trinity Church, New- York. Together with an Ajipendix, C 597 H BOOKS REFERRED TO Jones, Cave (continued) containing a Statement of the Case of the Rev. Mr. Feltus, under his own hand. '■'■Doth our law judge any man before it hear him, and know what he doeth?" New-York: Printed for the Author. 1811. Journal of the Diocese of New Jersey Journal of the Diocese of New Jersey for 1808. Journal of the Diocese of New York Journals of the Diocese of New York for 1827, 1859. Journal of the Diocese of Western New York Journal of the Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Con\ention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Western New- York, held in St. Paul'sChurch, Rochester, on Wednesday, August 20th, and Thursday, August 21st, a. d. 1845. To which is prefixed a List of the Clergy of the Diocese. Utica : Printed for the Conven- tion. MDCCCXLV. Julian, John A Dictionary of Hymnolog}', setting forth the Origin and His- tory of Christian Hymns in All Ages and Nations. Edited by John Julian, D.D., Vicar of Topcliffe, Yorkshire ; Prebendary of Fenton in York; Minister and Canon of York. Revised edition, with new supplement. London: John Murray, Albemarle Street. 1907. Lamb and Harrison History of the City of New York : Its Origin, Rise, and Progress. By Mrs. Martha J. Lamb and Mrs. Burton Harrison. Illustrated. In three volumes. New York: The A. S. Barnes Company. Lowndes, Arthur A Century of Achievement. The History of the New York Bible and Common Prayer Book Society for One Hundred Years. By Arthur Lowndes, D.D. Two volumes. Edwin S. Gorham: New York. I 59S J BOOKS REFERRED TO McMaster, John Bach A History of the People of the United States, from the Revohi- tion to the Ci\il War. Bj- John Bach McMaster. In five volumes. New York : D. Appleton and Company, 1,3, and 5 Bond Street. 1884-95. McVicKAR, John The Early Life and Professional Years of Bishop Hobart. By John McVickar, D.D., Professor of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy and Political Economy in Columbia College, Neu-York. With a Preface containing a History of the Church in America, by Walter Farquhar Hook, D.D., Vicar of Leeds, Prebendarj' of Lincoln, and Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen. Oxford: D. A. Talboys, and 113, Fleet Street, London, mdcccxxxviii. Meade, William Old Churches, Ministers and Families of Virginia. By Bishop Meade. In two volumes. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott &: Co. 1878. Monthly Anthology, The The Monthly Anthology, and Boston Review ; containing Sketches and Reports of Philosophy, Religion, Historj', Arts and Manners. Edited by a Society of Gentlemen. " Omnes undique fiouulos carpam atque delibem." Volume V. Boston : Printed and published by Snelling and Si- mons, No. 5 Devonshire Street, and Hastings, Etheridge and Bliss, No. 8 State Street. 1808. New York Evening Post, The The New York Evening Post, No. 2449, Tuesday, March 20, 1810. No. 40 Pine Street, New York: Printed and published by Michael Burnham. Packard, Thomas J. Recollections of a Long Life. By Joseph Packard, D.D., 1812- 1902. Edited bv Thomas J. Packard. Washington, D. C. : Byron S. Adams, Publisher. 1902. C 5.Q.9 ] BOOKS REFERRED TO Parker, James Historical Sketches of Parishes represented in the Conventions of the Protestant Episcopal Church in New Jersey, 1785-1816, and Biographical Notices of Lay-Delegates in those years. Compiled by James Parker. New York: John Polhemus, Printer and Mfg. Stationer, 102 Nassau Street. 1889. (These sketches were pub- lished as an appendix to the Journals of the Conventions of the Pro- testant Episcopal Church of the State of New Jersey, 1785-1816. Reprinted, 1890.) Pascoe, C. F. Two Hundred Years of the S. P. G. : An Historical Account of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, 1701-1900. (Based on a Digest of the Society's Records. )By C.F. Pascoe, Keeper of the Records. " God is working His purpose out, as year succeeds to year: God is working His purpose out, and the time is drawing near — Nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely he. When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. " All we can do is nothing worth, unless God blesses the deed. Vainly lue hope for the harvest, till God gives life to the seed; ITet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be. When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea." A. C. Ainger. " Lift up noiv thine eyes, and look . . . northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward. . . . Arise, walk through the land." — Gen. xiii. 14-17. London: Published at the Society's Office, 19 Delahay Street, Westminster, S. W. 1901. Peterkin, George W. A History and Record of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of West Virginia, and before the Formation of the Diocese in 1878, in the Territory now known as the State of West Virginia. Compiled, Arranged, and Contributed by George W. Peterkin, the First Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of West Virginia. 1878. The Tribune Company, Printers, Charles- ton, W.Va. 1902. c 600 : BOOKS REFERRED TO PiNCKNEY, James D. Reminiscences of Catskill. Local Sketches. By the Late James D. Pinckney, together \\ith Interesting Articles by Thurlovv Weed, Edwin Croswell, S. Sherwood Day, and Joseph Hallock, Esqrs. Catskill: J. B. Hall, Publisher, "Recorder and Democrat" Office. 1868. Registry of Ordinations Diocese of Connecticut. A Reprint in full of the Registry of Ordi- nations by Bishops Seabury and Jarvis, as published in the Journal of A.D. 1882, by Order of the Convention. Smith, Horace Wemyss Life and Correspondence of the Rev. William Smith, D.D., First Provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia; First Presi- dent of Washington College, Maryland ; President of the St. An- drew's Society of Philadelphia ; President of the Corporation for the Relief of the Widows and Children of Clergymen in the Com- munion of the Church of England in America ; Secretary of the American Philosophical Society, etc., etc., with Copious Extracts from his Writings. By his Great-grandson, Horace Wemyss Smith, Member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Editor of the "Miscellaneous Works of Richard Penn Smith," of "The York Town Orderly Book," " Andreana," etc., etc. Tw^o volumes. Phila- delphia: Published by Ferguson Bros. & Co., 15 North Seventh Street. 1880. Sprague, William B. Annals of the American Pulpit ; or Commemorative Notices of Dis- tinguished American Clergymen of Various Denominations, from the Early Settlement of the Country to the Close of the Year Eighteen Hundred and Fifty-five, with Historical Introductions. By Wil- liam B. Sprague, D.D. Nine volumes. New York: Robert Carter &: Brothers, 530 Broadway. 1859-69. Trial of Bishop Onderdonk The Proceedings of the Court convened under the Third Canon of 1844, in the City of New York, on Tuesday, December 10, 1844, for the Trial of the Right Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, D.D., Bishop of New York ; on a Presentment made by the Bishops of C 601 ] BOOKS REFERRED TO Trial of Bishop Onderdonk (continued) Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia. By Authority of the Court. New- York : D. Appleton &. Company, 200 Broadway. Philadelphia : George S. Appleton, 148 Chestnut-Street, mdcccxlv. Turner, Samuel H. Autobiography of the Rev. Samuel H. Turner, D.D., Late Pro- fessor of Biblical Learning and the Interpretation of Scripture in the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. New-York: A. D. F. Randolph, 683 Broadway. 1864. TuTTLE, William P. Address by William P. Tuttle at Hobart Hill, October 19, 1896. [In History of Union County, New Jersey. Illustrated. Edited by F. W. Ricord. East Jersey History Company, Newark, New Jer- sey. 1897.] Tyng, Charles Rockland Record of the Life and Work of the Rev. Stephen HigginsonTyng, D.D., and History of St. George's Church, New York, to the Close of his Rectorship. Compiled by his Son, Charles Rockland Tyng. New York : E. P. Button & Company, 31 West 23d Street. 1890. Valentine, David T. The History of Broadway, New York City. By David T. Valen- tine. New York. 1865. C 602 ] INDEX Abercrombie, James, Charges of, 85,269,470. Le£lures on the Catechism by, 34, 107,124,320. Review of, by Hobart, 81, 320. Letters from, 33, 80, 85, 105, 2691319,345,374,469,488, 489. Sermon on the Liturgy of the Epis- copal Church by, 81, 86. Abercrombie and the William Penn Marriage, 319. AA of Parliament for Consecration of Bishops not subjeds of British Crown, 493. Adams, Parker, 563. Letters from, 317,406. Adams, Pliny, 487. Addison, Walter Dulaney, 206. Albany, St. Peter's Church, 563. and John Croes, 330. Albany Bible and Common Prayer Book Society, 562. Albany Centinel Controversy, 301. Alexander, William, 363. AUender, Dr., 396. Allen's Hill, St. Paul's Church, 4, 301. Apology for Apostolic Order, by John Henry Hobart, 131, 301. Armstrong, John, 32. Ashland, Trinity Church, 238. Aspinwall, Emily Phillips, 444,494. Athens, Trinity Church, 307. Atwell, Thomas, 374. Auburn, St. Peter's Church, 537. Aurelius, 299, 534. : JjALDWiN, Amos Glover, 452. Letter from, 360. Ball, David, 311, 572. Baptismal Regeneration, 387. Barber, Daniel, Letter from and sketch of, 447. Barclay, Francis, 380. Bartow, Anthony Abramse, 518. Bartow, John Vanderbilt, 198, 259, 546. Letter from and sketch of, 513. Bartow, Leonard, 518. Bartow, Theodosius, M.D.,or An- thony Abramse, or Leonard, 518. Bayard, Lewis Pintard, Letter from, 543- Sketch of, 541. Beach, Abraham, 20, 70, 572. Letter to, from Bela Hubbard, 412. Beaman, Samuel, 487. Beasley, Frederic, 133, 159, 165, 221, 254, 342, 368. Convention Sermon of, 142. Godson of, 396. Letters from, 287, 370, 376,393, 396,510. [512. Beasley, Maria, 288,373, 378, 396, Bell, Andrew, 422. Bell, Hamilton, 25. Bend and Dashiell Motion in Gen- eral Convention, 1808, 70, 73. Bend, Joseph Grove John, 37, 60, 263,311,368,381,507,512. Letters from, 65, 72, 133, 163, 220, 240, 247, 252, 260, 265, 3'5, 475- 603 ] INDEX Bend, Joseph Grove John, Thanksof House of Bishops to, 1 808, 74. Bend, Mrs. Joseph Grove John, 70, 74,252, 254. Bend, Mary B., 166. Bend, William, 475. Benson, Egbert, 560. Berrian, William, 184, 512. Best, William, 518. Bethany, Christ Church, 414. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 437. Betsey, The, 147. Bill, James I., 500, 554. Birch, Samuel, 69. Bissel, Mr., 169. Blackwell, Robert, 489. Blanchard, Caleb, 224. Blenheim, 239. Bloomfield, 537. [i99- Bloomingdale, St. Michael's Church, Bostock, Benjamin, 346. Bowden, John, 132, 147, 170,342, 392, 450,487, 527. Letters from, 276, 451. Letters on Episcopacy by, 34, 86, 102, 107, 124, 149, 301- Portrait of Calvinism by, 404. Sketch of, 270. Bowen, Margaret, 434. Bowen, Nathaniel, 130, 258, 268, 3117322,434- Letter to, from James Dewar Si- mons, 424. Brady, John, 284. Letter from and sketch of, 550. Branch of the Bank of the United States, New York City, 1 80, 1 85, 400, 495. Brenton, Frances, Letter from and sketch of, 135. Brig Despatch, 519. Briscoe, William, 63, 124. British and Foreign Bible Society, 497- Bronson, Abraham, 445, 492. Letter from and sketch of, 388. Bronson, The spelling of, 392. Bronson, Tillotson, 282. Buck, Gould, 391. Bulkley, Barzillai, 286, 524. Letter from, 244. Sketch of, 243. Bull, Levi, 23. Burhans, Daniel, 14. Letter from, 482. Sketch of, 481. Burkitt, William, 546. Burnet, Jacob, 187, 228. Burroughs, Charles, 313. Butler, David, 307, 500, 554. Butternuts, 126. C-iAMPBELL, John Barnwell, 268, 269. Cannell, Isaac, Jr., 249. Catharine, St. John's Church, 530. Catskill, St. Luke's Church, 452, 474- Consecration of, 290. Chamberlaine, May, 170. Chapman, James, 14, 165, 190, 221, 226, 239, 240, 249, 254, 261, 326, 351, 368, 383, 512. Letter to, from John Henry Ho- bart, 262. Letters from, 134,263,348,422. c 604 :\ INDEX Charges of James Abercrombie, 85, 269, 470. Charity Hymn, 1808,68. Charleston Bible Society, The, 429. Charleston Courier, The, 130,147. Checkley, John, 449. Chift'elo, Thomas, 434. Christ Church, Cooperstown, 532. Christ Church, Coxsackie, 84, 307. Christ Church, Duanesburgh, 452, 568. Christ Church, Hampton, 487. Christ Church (now Holy Trinity), Middletown, Connecticut, 94. Christ Church, Poughkeepsie, 245, 307- Christ Church, Savannah, Georgia, 515- Christ Church, Shrewsbury, 190, 199. Christ Church, Woodbridge, now Bethany, 414. Christian's Magazine, Tlje, 178, 487. Churchman's Magazine, The, New Series, 14, 42,53,60,71, 74,77, 81, 83, 86, 102, 104, 124, 126, 130^ 138, i47> 149^ 150, 157^ 165, 169, 178, 221, 225, 232, 242, 254, 261, 266, 269, 290, 316, 318, 342, 372, 375, 390, 409,421,470,472,489, 519. Circular of New Series of Church- man's Magazine, by John Henry Hobart, 42. Claggett, Thomas John, 62, 252. Clapham, Samuel, 63, 231. Clark, Orin, 530. Clark, Peter Gilchrist, 485. Clark, William Atwater, 532. Clarke, Abraham Lynsen, 534, 539. Clarke, Peter Lynsen, 533. Clay, Slator, 20. Clifton Springs, St. John's Church, 299,537- Clowes, Timothy, Letter from, 558. Sketch of, 557. Coale & Thomas, 165, 249, 315. Colden, Cadwallader, Letter of, 342. Coleman, John, 254. Coleman, William, 221, 250. Colt, Samuel, 402. Columbia College, New York, 1 8 1 1 , 561. Commentaries on the Holy Bible of Symon Patrick and William Lowth, 234, 545. Committee for Propagating the Gos- pel in the State of New York, 83, 298,307. Companion for the Altar, by John Henry Hobart, 109, 232, 401, Connecticut Evangelical Magazine, 127. Consecration of St. Luke's Church, Catskill, 290. Constitution and Canons, 1808, 506, 521. Constitution of the Diocese of Rhode Island, The, 10. Note on, 6. [i37' Convocation at Watertown, 1807, Cooperstown, Christ Church, 532. Cotterill, Mr., 229. Cotton, Charles Caleb, 445, 494. Course of Ecclesiastical Studies, 1804, 545. [ «o5 ] INDEX Cox, Edmund Noel, 341. Coxsackie, Christ Church, 84, 307. Crocker, Nathan Bourne, 30. Croes, John, and St. Peter's Church, Albany, 330. Letters from, 51, 90, 119. Sketch of, 49. Croes, John, Jr., 54, 120. Croswell, Thomas O'Hara, 472. JDalcho, Frederick, 130, 147. Dana, James, 414. Dashiell, George, 20, 32, 60, 70, 73, 372. 399- Motion in General Convention, 1808, by Bend and, 70, 73. Daughters of Davenport Phelps, 4. Davis, Asahel, 330. Letter from and sketch of, 324. Davis, Henry Lyon, 254. Davis, John, Letter from and sketch of, 285. Davis, Mrs. John, 286. Day,William,Letterfrom and sketch of, 222. Dayton, Elias Bayley, 509. Letter to, from John Henry Ho- bart, 179. from William Day, 222. Letters from, 64, 162, 173, 185, 188, 223, 229, 400,495. Dayton, Jane Tongreiou, 145. Letters from, 358, 508. Dayton, William, 495. Dehon, Theodore, 434. Deneall, George, 368. Dick, John L., 303. Doddridge, Philip, 545. Dorsey, William H., 74. Duanesburgh, Christ Church, 452, 568. Dumont,Mary Brewerton (Swords), 344- JliARLE, Thomas, 169. Eastern Diocese, The, 357. Eaton, Asa, Letters from, 201, 313. Sketch of, 200, Elizabeth Town, St. John's Church, 144. Petition of, 1809, 312. Emmanuel Church, Little Falls, 363. Empie, Adam, 77, 79, 264, 563. English, David, Letters from, 203, 204. English, Sarah, 206. Episcopal Academy of Connedticut, The, 278. Erskine, David Montague, 208. Essays on the Subjefl: of Episcopacy, by John Henry Hobart, 446. Ewing, Mr., 146. Examination of Dr. Price's and Dr. Priestley's Sermons, i 74. Tairchild, Ward, Letters from, 38, 39, 246. Sketch of, 38. Fairfield, Trinity Church, 363. Fairfield Academy, 363. Farrer, John, 232. Fay, Jedediah, Letter from and sketch of, 138. Felch, Nathan, 478. Feltus, Henry James, 32. Letter from, 296. Sketch of, 291. Ferry and creek boats, 161. c 606 :\ Flinn, Andrew, 431. Flushing, St. George's Church, 540. Foote, J. & J. P., 40. Foote, John, 417. Fountain, Mr., 400. Fraser, Donald, 87. Certificates to, from John Rodg- ers, Samuel Latham Mitchell, Benjamin Moore, and Robert Lenox, 87. Frazer, Rebecca, Letter from and sketch of, 267. Freehold, St. Peter's Church, 48. French, Peter P., 487. Fuller, Samuel, 566. Furman, Richard, 430. Christopher Edwards, Ctadsden 429. Gallatin, Albert, 208. Geneva, Trinity Church, 298, 530. Genoa, 536. Gervais, Paul Trapier, 258, 434. Letters from, 75, 321. Gibson, Robert, Letter from and sketch of, 213. Gibson, Robert, Jr., 213. Gibson, William Lewis, 60, 206, Giles, William Branch, 211. Gillender, James, 409. Gisborne, Thomas, 231. Glasse, Henry George, 232. Glentworth, George, 346. Grace Church, Waterford, 563. Great Britain and the United States, April, i8og, 208. Griffin, Edward Dorr, 331. Griswold, Alexander Viets, 449. INDEX riALi,, Captain, 242. Hall, Ezra, 232. Hampton, Christ Church, 487. Handy, George Dashiell S., 29. Handy, John C, Letter from and sketch of, 241. Harris, William, 132, 147, 259,357, 390> 572- Letter to, from Dudley Atkins Tyng, 354. Hart, Ruth, 79. Hart, Seth, Letters from, 79, 264, 409. Haweis, Thomas, 62. Hawker, Robert, Zion's Pilgrim by, 409. Hawley, William, 63, 169. Hayward, George Robins, 506. Henshaw, John Prentiss Kewley, 390. Herbert, William, 368. Herriman, Miss, 359. Hetfield, Smith, 331. Heyer, Mr., 188, 224. Higbee, Daniel, 48, 53. Hobart, Elizabeth Catherine, 359, 372- Hobart, John Henry, and Cave Jones, 536. Apology for Apostolic Order by, 13^301- Circular of New Series of Church- man's Magazine by, 42. Companion for the Altar by, 1 69, 232,301,408. Consecration Sermon at Newark by, 470, 489. Essays on the Subje£t of Episco- pacy by, 446. [ «07 ] Hobart, John Henry, Letter from, to James Chapman, 262. to Elias Bayley Dayton, 179. Review of Abercrombie's Lectures by, 81,320. Short Hills Estate of, 180. Hobart, Mary, 224, 228, 258. Hobart, Robert Enoch, Jr., 470. Hoifman, Anna, Letter from and sketch of, 476. Holy Trinity Church, Middletown, Connefticut, 94. Honeoye, 404. Hoosick Falls, St. Mark's Church, 563- Hopkinson, Joseph, 346. Hough, Robert, 242. House of Bishops, Pastoral Letter of, 1808, 47. Thanks of, to Dr. Bend, 1808, 74- How, Thomas Yardley, 120, 124, 147, 169, 204, 259, 399, 509, 549- Hubbard, Bela, Letters from, 10 1, 136, 226, 412. Hubbard, Reuben, 387, 568. Hubbard, Solomon, 450. Humis, Mrs., 434. Huntington, David, 555. Letter from and sketch of, 547. Huntsburgh, 446, 494. Hymns adopted by the General Con- vention, 1808, 34,116, 166. Ingraham, Susan, Letter from, 420. Sketch of, 419. Ives, Reuben, 418. INDEX J— J— 's of New York, 518. Jackson, Joseph, 37, 67, 74, 124, 250, 266, 572. Letters from, 55, 167,435, 501. Jacocks, John H., 102. Letters from, 153, 176, 382. Sketch of, 152. Jeffrys, Henry, 331. Jenkins, Jeremiah Fones, 12. Jennings, David, 545. Jewett, Stephen, 485. Jones, Cave, 36, 236, 259, 330, 518,572. and John Henry Hobart, 536. Jones, Isaac, 413, 452, 455. Jones, Jasper Davis, 53. Letter from, 71. Jones, Mr., 408. Jones, William, of Nayland, 127. Judd, Bethel, 61. K.EITH, James, 368. Kemp, Elizabeth, 572. Kemp, James, 60, 67, 74, 169, 242, 250, 278, 507. Episcopacy Vindicated by, 37, 104, 124. Letters from, 35, 103, 122, 158, 308, 340, 569. Notes on the Church in America by, 572. Kemp, Mrs. John, 278. Kewley, John, 102, 124, 159, 169, 174, 221, 249. King, Rufus, Letter from, 369. Kinsey, Mrs., 268. Knowlton, St. James's Church, 54. Kollock, Henry, 134, 515. [ 608 ] INDEX L/AiRD, James, 26, 36. Laurence, Richard, 236, 307. Lawrence, Jonathan Hampton, 161. Ledtures on the Catechism, by James Abercrombie, 34, 107, 124, 320. Review of, by Hobart, 81, 320. Lee, Barbara, 470, 488, 490. Lee, Edmund Jennings, Lettersfrom, 326, 351, 365, 379- Sicetch of, 325. Lenox, Robert, 8g. Certificate from, to Donald Era- ser, 87. Letter of Cadwallader Colden in the Churchman's Magazine, 342. Letter to the Monthly Anthology in the Churchman's Magazine, 150. Letters on Episcopacy, by John Bow- den, 34, 86, 102, 107, 124, 149, 301. Little, Michael, 470, 490. Little Falls, Emmanuel Church, 363. Livingston, John R., 160. Lobdell, Nathan, 392. Lyell, Thomas, 204, 239, 259, 381. Letter from, 18. Sketch of, 15. JVIackie, Peter and Elizabeth, 359. Macklin, George, 236. Manlius, 364, 532. Maria, The Sloop, i8g. Marriage of xMary Chetwood Ogden, The, 327. Martin, Solomon, 455. Marvin, John, 264. Maryland, Petition of Diocese of, for incorporation, 310. Mason, John Mitchell, 107, 132, n^-> 3695 4«7. 560. McCall, John, 426. McDonald, Daniel, 284. McDowell, John, 339. McVickar, James, 555. Meeker, Mr., 487. Mercer, Charles Fenton, 36, 206, 373>399- Meredith, William, 320. Merrick, James, 102. Mesier, Peter, 178. Middlebury, Vermont, 487. Middletown, Connecticut, Christ Church (now Holy Trinity), 94. Miller, Samuel, 63, 102, 112, 159, 169, 342, 385. Milton, St. James's Church, 318, 563. Mitchell, Samuel Latham, 88. Certificate from, to Donald Era- ser, 87. Montague, William, 356. Montezuma, 533. Monthly Anthology, The, 149. Letter to, in the Churchman's Magazine, 150. Moore, Benjamin, 32, 78, 8g, 132, H7y i5i>3i8,47o,475,49o, 498, 540, 548, 572- Certificate from, to Donald Era- ser, 87. [451. Letter to, from John Bowden, from John Owen, 496. from Davenport Phelps, 297. Moore, Charity, 452. Moore, John, 264. Moore, Richard Channing, 32, 68, 159, 221, 240, 249, 311, 330. C «09 J INDEX Morehouse, Mr., i88. Moscrop, Henry, 378. Motion for Eledion of a Bishop for New Jersey, 1808, 48. Mount Holly, St. Andrew's Church, 48, 54. Mountain, Jacob, 444, 492. Munroe, Francis & Parker, 149,225. JNash, Daniel, 452, 532. Letters from, 1 25, 407, 453, 480. Nash, Olive, 455. Nelson's Festivals and Fasts, 232, 546. Nesbit, Captain, 189. Newark, Trinity Church, Consecra- tion Sermon at, by John Henry Hobart, 470, 489. Newcome, William, 546. New Jersey, Diocese of. Pastoral Address, 1808, 47. Motion for Election of a Bishop for, 1808,48. New York Protestant Episcopal Trad Society, The, 525. Newtown, St. James's Church, 540. Norman, William E., 83. Notes on the Church in America, by James Kemp, 572. Oak Hill, Durham, St. Paul's Church, 236, 566. O'Gallagher, S. F., 131. Ogden, Aaron, Letters from, 160, 327- Ogden, Elizabeth, 64, 145, 161. Ogden, Mary Chetwood, Marriage of, 327. Ogden, Uzal, 47. Old Elizabeth Town, 262. Onderdonk, Benjamin Tredwell, 14, 524. Letter from, 468. Sketch of, 456. Owen, John, Letter from and sketch of, 496. X ARDEE, Amos, Letter from and sketch of, 230. Parker, John Rowe, Letters from, 148, 225. Sketch of, 148. Parker, Samuel H., 225. Parkinson, John, 286. Parrott, John Francis, 384. Pastoral Address, Diocese of New Jersey, 1808, 47. Pastoral Letter of the House of Bish- ops, 1808, 47. Patterson, Robert, 303. Penn, William, Marriage of, and James Abercrombie, 319. Perry, Joseph, 318, 563. Perth Amboy, St. Peter's Church, 349- Petition of the Diocese of Maryland for incorporation, 310. Petition of St. John's Church, Eliza- beth Town, 1809, 312. Phelps, Davenport, 452. Daughters of, 4. Letters from, 3, 297, 401, 528. Physick, Philip Syng, 76, 322. Pierson, Silas, 296. Pilmore, Joseph, 20. Pittstown,St. Paul's Church, Allen's Hill, 4. Plumb, Elijah G., 479. c 610 : Poole, Matthew, 546. Poor Man's Help, The, 408. Portrait of Calvinism, by John Bow- den, 404. Potter, Demas, 224. [2°7- Poughkeepsie, Christ Church, 245, Pratt, P., 519. Prentice, Joseph, 290. Letters from, 82, 233, 306, 386. Preservative against Quakerism, by Patrick Smith, 527. Price, Dr., Sermons of. Examination of, I 74. Price, William, 375. Priestley, Dr., Sermons of. Exami- nation of, I 74. Prince Nurseries, The, 509. Protestant Episcopal Society for the Advancement of Christianity in South Carolina, The, 426. Pryce, William, Letter from, 174. Publications of the Christian Know- ledge Society, 155, 178. Pultneyville,St. Peter's Church, 300. INDEX Ritt ivATTOONE, Elisha Dunham, 70, 3+2, 572- Rattoone, Mrs. Elisha Dunham, 70. Read, Samuel, 375. Reade, John, 421. Redman, Mary, 304. Reed, John, Letters from, 289,471, 499,552. Religious Trafts, 63, 169. Rensselaerville,TrinityChurch,567. Reynolds, John Henry, 29. Reynolds, Samuel, 307. Ricketts, James, 173. Ripley, Samuel, 201, 252. Henry, 307. Robertson, George, 36, 60. Robertson, James, Letters from, 186, 227, 302. Robertson, William, 450. Robinson Street, 256, 296. Rodgers, John, Certificate from, to Donald Eraser, 87. Roe, Azel, 336. Rogers, Ammi, 3 1 8. Ross, James, 1 12. Rudd, John Churchill, 53, 188,551. Letters from, 41, 144, 184, 190, 198, 312,323, 328, 330. Sands, Mr., 518. Savannah, Georgia, Christ Church, 515- Say res, Gilbert Hunt, 368, 372,378, 381,396,398,512. Letters from, 524, 549. Sketch of, 522. Sayres, John Johnson, 206. Schooley's Mountain, 437. Schweitzer, L., Letter from and sketch of, 255. Scottish seceders. The, 304. Seabury, Ann, 540. Seabury, Charles, Letter from, 539. Sellar's Tavern, 438. Sermon on the Liturgy of the Epis- copal Church, by James Aber- crombie, 81, 86. Sewall, Samuel, 356. Sheldon, 537. Short Hills Estateof John Henry Ho- bart, 180. Shrewsbury, Christ Church, 1 90, 1 99. Simons, Harleston, 258, 434. [ 611 ] INDEX Simons, James Dewar, 347. Letters from, 128, 146, 257,424, 520. Singleton, John, 250. Skaneateles,St.James's Church, 534. Skinner, John, 14. Primitive Truth by, 61. Sloop Maria, 189. Smith, Ann, 204, 212. Smith, John Rhea Clarendon, Let- ter from and sketch of, 115. Smith, Mr., of Springfield, 64. Smith, Mr., 438. Smith, Robert, 116. Smith, Robert & Co., 187. Smith, Robert, of Maryland, 211. Smith, Robert Hobart, 116. Smith, Walter, Letter from, 192. Sketch of, 191. Smith, William, Letter from, 477. Smith, William, Jr., 478. Smith, William Alexander, 116. Smith, Patrick, Preservative against Quakerism by, 527. Snyder, Simon, 113. Society for Confirming and Extend- ing the Interests of the Christian Religion in General, and of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Particular, 62, 74. Society for the Promotion of Chris- tian Knowledge, 154, 385. Publications of, 155, 178. Society for the Promotion of Reli- gion and Learning, 4, 404, 500. Southold, 540. Spelling of Bronson, The, 392. St. Andrew's Church, Mt. Holly,48, 54- St. George's Church, Flushing, 540. St. James's Church, Knowlton, 54. St. James's Church, Milton, 318, 563- St. James's Church, Newtown, 540. St. James's Church, Skaneateles, 534- St. John, Theophilus (Samuel Clap- ham), 231. St. John's Church, Catharine, 530. St. John's Church, Clifton Springs, 2991 537- St. John's Church, Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, 144. Petition of, 1809, 312. St. John's Church, Stillwater, 318, 563- St. Luke's Church, Catskill, 452, 474- Consecration of, 290. St. Mark's Church, Hoosick Falls, 563- St. Michael's Church, Bloomingdale, 199. St. Paul's Church, Allen's Hill, 4, 301. St. Paul's Church, Oak Hill, Dur- ham, 236, 566. St. Peter's Church, Albany, 563. and John Croes, 330. St. Peter's Church, Auburn, 537. St. Peter's Church, Freehold, 48. St. Peter's Church, Perth Amboy, 349. St. Peter's Church, Pultney ville, 300. Stamford, New York, 236. Stanford, John, Letter from, 141. Sketch of, 139. Startin, Sarah, Letter from, 219. Sketch of, 215. [ 612 ] INDEX Stebbins, Cyrus, 548, 563. Letters from, 77, 555. Stebbins, Mrs. Cyrus, 78. Steele & Co., Oliver, 478. Stevens, Richard John Samuel, 69. Stewart, Charles, 392, 487. Letters from, 442, 491. Sketch of, 439. Stillwater, St. John's Church, 318, 563. Stone, William Murray, 26, 36, 60, 250. Strebeck, George, 286. Stuart, Moses, 383. Sussex County, New Jersey, 54. Swedesboro, New Jersey, Trinity Church, 90. Swords, Thomas and James, 71, 74, 81, 145, I47> 165, 174, 242, 287, 290, 316,390, 527. Letter from, 13. Letter to, from Amos Pardee, 230. Swords, Thomas, Letter from, 343. Swords, Thomas, Jr., 343. Xarin, Mr., 228. Tayler, John, 561. Taylor, Nehemiah, 189. Thanks of House of Bishops to Dr. Bend, 1808, 74. Thomson, James, 147. Tomline, Sir George Pretyman,445. Towner, Zaccheus, 391. Trask, Nahum, 450. Trinity Church, Ashland, 238. Trinity Church, Athens, 307. Trinity Church, Fairfield, 363. Trinity Church, Geneva, 298. Trinity Church, Newark, Consecra- tion Sermon at, by John Henry Hobart, 470, 489. TrinityChurch,Rensselaerville,567. Trinity Church, Swedesboro, New Jersey, 90. Trinity Church, Utica, 363. Trippe, John, 570. Troup, Robert, 560. Tucker, Josiah, 228. Tunnicliff, John, 127. Turner, Joseph Herbert, 22. [354. Tyng, Dudley Atkins, Letter from. Sketch of, 352. Union Academy, VVallingford, 282. University of Vermont, 485. Utica, Trinity Church, 363. Van Buskirk, Abraham, 239. Van Wagenen, Gerrit Hubert, 403. Vermont, University of, 485. Vernon, 363. Waddell, Henry, 53. Wade, Jonas, 180. Wallingford, Union Academy, 282. Warner, George, 455. Waterford, Grace Church, 563. West Liberty, 120. Wharton, Charles Henry, 53. Wheaton, Salmon, 383. White, William, 32, 54, 74. Whitehead, James, 74. Whitlock, Ephraim L., 183. Whitlock, Henry, 478. Wiley, Jane, 204, 212. Willard, Joseph, 48, 53. Williamson, William, 287. C «^3 J INDEX Wilmer, Simon, 29, 53, 60, go, 339. Woolsey, Abby (Rowland), 446. Wilmer, William Henry, 221,249. Wyckoff, Henry J., 304. Wiltbank, James, 25. Woodbridge (now Bethany), Christ Aion's Pilgrim, by Robert Hawker, Church, 414. 409. TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY COPIES PRINTED AT THE MERRYMOUNT PRESS BOSTON BY D. B. UPDIKE DATE DUE _j iimiiiiwrtiii-^ GAYLORD 1| 1 1012 00047 2912 i :iiilH^^^^^^ I