ary. In the services of the latter, on which her attendance was frequent at the weekly prayers, as well as regular on Sundays, she often declared that she experienced the most exalted and happy feelings of devotion. In confirmation, she was deeply impressed with a sense of the solemn obligations she assumed, and made it a season of most sincere devotion of herself to her God and Saviour. Soon after, she manifested her sincerity and fidelity, by becoming, what she remained to the last, a constant partaker of the Holy Communion. The improvement of the grace sought by the humble use of appointed means, to the purpose of prac-. tical holiness, was principally mani fested, where her modest and retiring dispositions, and her early call to do which the bereaved cannot but experience, in evidences of their departed friends' being subjects of the blessing pronounced on those who die in the Lord, the circumstance is one of the most powerful encouragements to a Christian life. The faith which was their support and comfort, at the trying hour when the world can give neither, may be our's, for it is a privilege purchased by that propitiation which was made for the sins of the whole world. The grace whereby they were enabled to attain to that faith, and experience its consolations, its support, and its triumphs, may be our's too, for, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, it is offered to every man to profit withal; and he who willeth not that any should perish, will impart its benefits to all those who humbly seek, and faith-mestic cares and duties, naturally fully improve it. Thus, in the death of the righteous, in his experience of the triumph of faith, and the sufficiency of grace, in that greatest of nature's trials which awaits us all, we see powerful encouragement to hope and pray that our last end may be like his, and we be admitted to the eternal participation of the celestial glory and happiness to which he has been called. Very powerfully do such reflections present themselves, in noticing the decease which is here recorded. It was an instance in which that property of evangelical faith whereby it overcomes the world, was peculiarly needed, and, through the unspeakable mercy of God, proportionably experienced. The deceased had every tie by which the tenderest affection of daughter, sister, wife, and mother, could bind her to the world. But she found grace to be willing to leave all, and to be with Christ. Through a course of piety, short, indeed, but most sincere and faithful, she had accustomed herself to consider her latter end, and to receive and enjoy the blessings of Providence, under a deliberate conviction of the uncertainty of their continuance, and of that life on which their possession depended. The powerful mean of grace provided in the exercises of devotion, was, to her, a source of peculiar comfort and pleasure. She delighted to engage in them in her closet, in her family, and in the sanctu pointed, in the faithful discharge of the obligations to friends and family which nature and religion alike impose. In the little circle thus bounded, her memory is hallowed by the recollection of graces and virtues which evinced the sanctifying influence of evangelical piety on all the tender and amiable feelings of human affection. When the probability of the fatal termination of her disease was first disclosed to her, nature, for a little while, felt the shock. Judgment and eternity appeared dreadful realities. But she knew whither, in her distress, she should have recourse. She prayed most fervently for mercy and grace, through the merits of her Redeemer, feeling and acknowledging that there could be no other possible dependence. It was the prayer of faith, proceeding from an humble and contrite heart, and, of course, was heard, and most graciously answered. She experienced, thenceforward, a holy calmness and serenity-took leave of every earthly object, however dear-and resigned herself entirely to her Father and her God. The visits of her pastors she received with the greatest pleasure and thankfulness; while they afforded to them an example of the resignation and tranquillity of the Christian's last end, which they rarely see equalled, never surpassed. In devotional exercises, and pious reading and conversa tion, she continued to take a lively interest, until that change came which removed a faithful member from the Church on earth, to occupy a place in the Church triumphant in the heavens. "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace." Ps. xxxvii. 37. "Be followers of them who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises." Heb. vi. 12. "This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith."-1 St. John v. 4. "I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."-Rev. xiv. 13. "I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him. Then we which are alive and remain, shall be caught up, together with them, in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore, comfort one another with these words."-1 Thess. iv. 13, 14, 17, 18. Mrs. PIOZZI. DIED, at Clifton, (England) on Wednesday night, the 2d of May, in the 82d year of her age, after a few days illness, Hester Lynch Piozzi, the once celebrated Mrs. Thrale, descended, both on the paternal and maternal side, from the ancient and respectable families of the Salusburys and Cottons, Baronets, in North-Wales, but still more distinguished as the. intimate friend and associate of Dr. Johnson, Burke, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Garrick, Goldsmith, Murphy, and most of those literary constellations who formed the Augustan galaxy of the last century. The world has long known in what estimation her society was held in that circle where these illustrious men, with Mrs. Montagu, Mrs. Carter, Vezey, Boscawen, and many others, formed a côterie, never surpassed in talent and acquirement, in this or any other country. The vivacity of this lamented lady's mind was a never-failing source of pleasure to all who had the good fortune to enjoy her society; while the brilliancy of her wit, tempered by innevolence, delighted all who approachvariable good humour and general beed her, and offended none: her manners were highly polished and graceful her erudition, the result of a regularly classical education, under the learned Dr. Collyer, was much more profound than those who only conversed with her superficially were likely to discover, for wisely considering the line usually prescribed in such pursuits to her sex, she made no display of scholarship, yet was always ready to give her testimony when properly called out; indeed, on those occasions, it was impossible altogether to conceal the rich and rare acquirements in various sciences which she possessed. Her writings are many of them before the public, and if some incline to condemn a colloquial style, which, perhaps, she was too fond of indulging, all must admire the power of genius and splendour of ta lent so variously displayed. She was particularly happy in Jeux d'Esprit, numbers of which lie scattered amongst her friends, and, we hope, will be col lected. Her"Three Warnings" have long been enshrined, and held in uni versal admiration as a specimen of the precocity of her talents; on graver subjects, those who knew her best, will say she most excelled; her religion was pure, free from all wild speculative notions; her faith was built on the Scriptures, that rock of our salvation, the continual perusal of which was her delight, she knew "in whom she trust, ed," and, in the fullest conviction of those sacred truths, she closed a various life, declaring to a friend who watched over her last moments, that she quitted the world, in the fear and trust of God, in the love of her Saviour, and in peace and charity with her neighbours, and with all mankind. Her fine mental faculties remained wholly unimpaired; her memory was uncommonly retentive on all subjects; en riched by apt quotations, in which she was most happy, and her letters and conversation to the last had the same easy spirit that made her the animating principle and ornament of the distinguished society she moved in at a more early period of her life. Those who have to regret the loss of such a friend and companion, though continued to them beyond the usual date of human existence, will feel persuaded, that as this admirable lady was unique in the acquirements and combinations that formed her character, so are they sure that they shall never "look upon her like again." NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. THE London Courier, of July 6th, says, the following intelligence arrived in town yesterday from St. Helena :"St. Helena, May 7th.-Bonaparte died on Saturday, the 5th, at 6 P. M. after an illness of six weeks-the last fortnight only considered dangerous. The body has been opened, and the disease ascertained to have been a cancer on the stomach, with a great extent of ulceration. "He has been lying in state since yesterday afternoon-the Admiral, Governor, and heads of department, having first seen the body." During the first four weeks of his illness, it did not assume any very dangerous appearance, though he appeared himself conscious that it would terminate fatally. During the last fortnight, it was evident to all the medical attendants that he could not recover. It is said that he gave directions about his affairs and papers till five or six hours before he died, having retained his senses till that period. He said he wished to be opened, in order that his son might be informed of the nature of his disease. The body was opened by his own surgeon.. We believe that he left a will, which, with his other papers, have been, or will of course, be transmitted to this country. Thus has terminated the life of perhaps the most extraordinary man who has ever figured upon the page of history. Born obscurely, and without evident means of advancement, he rose to supreme power, not only over France, but over the continent of Europe, and his authority was extended to both hemispheres. Disdaining man but as the means of his own exaltation, he probably surpassed all other personages in his ascendancy over every one who came within the vortex of his personal influence. After having dethroned Kings, and overthrown Empires, he became himself the football of fortune was dethroned and exiled to a high rock, in the midst of the ocean, under the guard of the greatest powers of Europe. There he was imprisoned, and there he has expired-a striking example of the inevitable destruction attending an uncontrolable ambition, and a warning to despots. Bonaparte had too great talents to be at liberty. He had violated all law when he exercised power, and the doctrine of necessity, abrogated all law in his imprisonment. The European potentates were afraid to suffer this firebrand to touch the combustible materials which composed their respective nations. The death of Napoleon has perhaps brought "into activity the pretensions of a living pretender to the throne of France. The effect of this event on that nation is not easy to be foreseen, or even conjectured. It gives Austria some power, and takes away from the influence of GreatBritain. We hope those whom his death has already placed at ease upon their thrones, will be induced to recollect, that legitimacy cannot secure loyalty when it endeavours to oppress instead of benefitting mankind—and aims only at the perpetuation of power, instead of increasing human happi ness. From a late English paper. ACCOUNTS have been lately received from two gentlemen travelling in Egypt, Mr. Waddington, of Trinity College, Cambridge, and Mr. Hanbury, of Jesus College. These two gentlemen, availing themselves of the opportunity of attending the Pacha of Egypt in a military expedition against some tribes of Arabs, have had the good fortune to see a part of the Nile's course, which it had not before been safe for any European traveller to visit. They have discovered one or two interesting islands, with about thirty entire pyramids of different sizes, and extensive ruins of temples of unequal construction, but some of them exhibiting considerable skill, and others apparently of the highest antiquity! Greece. The College at Chios is stated to have greatly increased: the number of students amounts to 476, a considerable portion of whom are natives of the Peloponnesus, Cephalonia, and the islands of the Archipelago. Two youths from the interior of NorthAmerica have resorted to Chios, to study the language of Homer. Mr. Varvoti, a rich Greek merchant, has presented 30,000 francs to the College, with a number of books purchased at Paris. A fund for the support of indigent students has been established at Constantinople, under the immediate direction of three Greek Archbishops, and several merchants. The Patriarch Gregory constantly shows himself a zealous friend and protector of public instruction. Bedford Prayer Book Society. A SOCIETY has recently been formed at Bedford, Westchester county, NewYork, for the laudable purpose of furnishing the and destitute with the poor Liturgy of the Church. Officers. The Rev. SAMUEL NICHOLS, President. WILLIAM JAY, Secretary. Constitution of the Bedford Prayer Book Society. I. The sole object of this Society, shall be the distribution of the Book of Common Prayer. II. Whoever shall pay to the Treasurer fifty cents, shall be a member of the Society for the year in which the payment is made; and whoever shall pay five dollars, shall be a member for life. III. The Society shall annually elect a President, Secretary, and Treasurer, who, with five Managers, shall conduct the business of the Society. IV. Each member shall be entitled to one Prayer Book, annually, so long as he continues a member. THE corner stone of an Episcopal Church was laid in Ogdensburgh, (St. Lawrence county), on the 10th day of August. The devotional exercises were performed, and an address appro> priate to the occasion delivered to a numerous and highly respectable concourse of people, by the Rev. Lawson Carter, of this city. Ar the late Commencement of Columbia College, on Tuesday, August 7th, the degree of D. D. was conferred on the Rev. DANIEL M'DONALD, Principal of the Academy at Geneva, Ontario county, in this state, and Professor in the interior branch of the Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of New-York, established in that place. For the Christian Journal. To my Nephew, Henry Andrew, upon the Death of his Son, aged 3 years What streaming tears that flow And, ah! how deep the sigh! And languished but an hour; Its ample seal had press'd; To deck his infant bier; Where I must soon repair. Shall LIVE with him above. Hark! what words Jesus spake, With heavenly accents mild! H.P. Extracts from a Review of "Memoirs [VOL. V. in Parliament on their side-that with of the Life of the Right Honourable promptitude and caution, courage and William Pitt." By George Tomline, D. D. F. R. S. Lord Bishop of Winchester. 2 vols. 4to. Murray. London, 1821. THE work before us has very peculiar claims to attention, in reference to the relation in which the writer stood to the subject of his memoirs. He directed his first studies, and received his last words; and during the busy and pregnant interval between these extremes, he seems never to have been lost sight of by his great pupil, who appears to have preserved towards him, through life, an undeviating friendship, and to have honoured him with his personal confidence. It is beyond dispute, therefore, that of all the late Mr. Pitt's contemporaries, the present Bishop of Winchester has the best claim to become his biographer. Of his lordship's general abilities the world has had convincing proofs; nor do we see any thing in his situation, or character, or in the complexion of the work, that ought to move a candid judgment to suspect his testimony. If it be said that there is a colouring of partiality in the account of Mr. Pitt's early proficiency in academical learning, and certainly very wonderful things are related of him in this respect, let it be considered that those parts of his history, which are too notorious to be questioned, are equally wonderful-his whole life was wonderful. That a young man, not having yet accomplished his five and-twentieth year, should, at a time of great national embarrassment, have taken upon his shoulders the burden of this great polity, singly opposed to the most accomplished orators, and most exercised statesmen, of this or any other age of the world, with a great majority VOLY. a mixture of dexterity and firmness, moderation, so combined, that it was impossible to say which quality prevail ed most in his character, he should, at this immature period of his life, have fearlessly entered upon the responsible charge of extricating the country from a long course of mal-administration, which had plunged her in the deepest financial difficulties, and a situation little short of disgrace-that his performances should have responded to the greatness of his undertaking-that he should have baffled opposition, conquered difficulty, and redeemed disgrace, almost in the first onset of his career, and, finally, fixed the column of his power on the pedestal of public opinion, without a single sacrifice to vulgar applause-are facts that would only appear more wonderful than they are, were we not to suppose the boyhood of such a man to have been marked by signs of portentous promise. It is a circumstance as important as it is interesting, to have the early ma nifestations of such a mind related by the superintendant of its juvenile studies. The case is rare of a tutor's living through the manhood, and enjoying the friendship and familiarity to the last, of a pupil so illustrious-of awakening, prompting, and preparing his genius-of ushering him into life-of leading his young hero from his gymnastic and domestic exercitations into the dust of the camp and the plain, glittering in the panoply of his attainments-of standing in full view of his exploits-of retiring with him after the field has been won, and wiping the moisture from his brow-of witnessing his natural greatness in his hours of privacy and recreation of contemplat ing the fruits of experience as they 37 |