"One obvious consequence of the resolution we form this day, will, I trust, be the evincing on our part such a sincere desire of union among those of the Episcopal persuasion, as can no longer be called in question, nor traced to any other motive, than an ardent zeal to promote that gracious purpose, for which chris tians are dnited in one mystical body, even the mutual comfort and edification of its members, and that every part may contribute its share to support and forward the whole in the way of salvation and peace. Any such portion of this friendly aid and encouragement as we can afford, may, no doubt, appear to be very small and insignificant, when held out to a church established by law, and enjoying all the security which may be expected from the power and protection of the secular arm: and yet, when we daily sec, or hear of, the imminent danger to which the church of England is daily exposed, notwithstanding this powerful defence, if not of being over-born by outward violence, yet certainly of being secretly undermined by the treachery of those, who affecting to keep within her pale, are ready to break from it whenever an opportunity offers, and on any such occasion, would be proud to see her humbled, to trample on her authority, and lay her honour in the dust. When we think seriously of these things, and look forward to what may be the fatal consequence of so much spiritual pride, and contempt of all order and "dignity, we will surely esteem it our duty to do what we can to prevent the dire effects of this levelling, licentious spirit, and give every public testimony of our earnest desire to preserve both the purity of doctrine, and regularity of apostolic succession, which so happily distinguish, and long may they both continue to adorn, the true, as well as the legal, the rightly constituted, as well as lawfully established church of England! In this fervent wish, I am persuaded, my brethren, you will all cordially join with me, and in every measure that may serve to shew how well we are disposed to hold fast the form of sound words, “in faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus." Appended to this excellent sermon, is an address by Bishop Jolly, of the diocese of Moray, on the history of the Articles, to which is added, another brief address, by a clergyman, (Mr. Skinner of Forfar) declaring his reasons for subscribing them. SHT S s 2 POETRY. POETRY. RESPICE FINEM. [Taken from a scarce book entitled "The Paradise of Dainty Devises," printed in 1756.] To be as wise as Cato was, And rich as Croesus in his life; The rich may well the poor relieve: The happy end in these our days, A good beginning oft we see, The mean estate, that happy life, Who seeks no hate, nor breeds no strife, His happy end exceedeth all. The longer life that we desire, ་་ THE THE CHARACTER OF A HAPPY LIFE. H BY SIR HENRY WOTTON. OW happy is he, born or taught, Whose passion not his masters are; Of prince's ear or vulgar breath: Who hath his life from rumours freed, Who envies none whom chance doth raise, Who God doth late and early pray, With a well-chosen book or friend. This man is freed from servile bands ted Master of Arts. Mr. Christopher Capel of University-College, and the Hon. William Legge, Viscount Lewisham of Christ-Church, Bachelors of Arts. April 6.-The Honourable and Reverend Edward Legge, LL. B. Fellow of All-Souls-College, Dean of Windsor, and Registrar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, was admitted Doctor of Laws and Grand Compounder. The Rev. D. C. Lewis, M.A. late of Pembroke-College, is appointed Domestic Chaplain to the Earl of Errol. The Rev. Packington Tomkyns, LL. D. is licensed by the Rev. Mr. Rudge, Commissary to the Lord Bishop of Glocester, to the perpetual Curacy of Little-Lemington, in the county and diocese of Glocester, on the nomination of Mi chael Cogan, Esq. void by the cession of Henry Adams, Clerk. After mature deliberation, his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed the Rev. George Butler, B. D. of Sidney-Sussex College, Cambridge, Master of Harrow School. The Rev. Thomas Zouch, A. M. is promoted to the dignity of Prebendary in the Cathedral Church of Durham. The Rev. H. Morgan, D. D. senior Resident Canon of Hereford Cathedral, has been instituted by the Lord Bishop of that diocese to the Vicarage of Lugwardine, with its appendant Chapelries, to which he has been presented by the Dean and Chapter, who have also appointed him Master of St. Ethelburg's Hospital in that city. MONTHLY La Madras to Prince of Wales's -ATELY, on his passage from Island, Colonel JOHN MONTRESOR, of his Majesty's 80th regiment. His friends, who valued him for the integrity of his actions, and esteemed. him for the benevolence of his heart, will long regret his loss. His country, by his death is deprived of a gallant and valuable officer. With a good education and sound judgment, a correct knowledge of his profession, and an activity both of mind and body, he joned that quickness of decision which accommodates itself instantly to circumstances, a talent without which an officer may rátık high in his profession, but will never be distinguished as a first rate General. An old soldier who has fought by his side, and long been possessed of his friendship, pays this faithful tribute of regard to his memory. In the 59th year of his age, at his OBITUARY. Hon. Martin Bladen, Lord Hawke, house in Portland-place, the Right Baron of Towton, in the county of York. His Lordship married Čassandra, youngest daughter of Sir Edward Turner, Bart. by whom he had issue Cassandra, Julia, Edward Harvey, Martin Bladen, Edward, and Anna Bella. His Lordship is succeeded in his title and estates by his eldest son, the Hon. Edward Harvey Hawke. As the noble Admiral from whom his honours descended was justly esteemed, and will ever be remembered by a grateful country, for his great bravery and public services, in no less a degree is the late Lord revered and lamented, not only for his exemplary domestic, virtues, but for his unremitting di ligence and attention as a magistrate in the neighbourhood in which he resided. CLAUDE CHAPPE, the inventor of telegraphs, ended his life at Paris on on the 31st of January, in the 42d year of his age. According to the French Journals he drowned him self in a well, from weariness of life, after having written the following words on a piece of paper: "I kill myself because I am weary of a life which burdens me. I have nothing to reproach myself with." A fine example of philosophical rerignation and fortitude truly! MASERS DE LATUDE, known by his confinement of 35 years in the castle of Vincennes, in the Bastile and Bicetre, died lately in the 80th year of his age. The long confinemeat had so little injured his health, that even at his very advanced age he could take very long walks. The heirs of Madame Pompadour, on whose account he had been so long imprisoned, gave him some farms, on the rents of which he was enabled to live comfortably in his old age. At his house in Caermarthen, JOHN MORGAN, Esq. of Furnace. To pourtray the character of the man is an office which can properly be done by few, and to estimate it correctly is the province only of intimate acquaintance. The writer of this article is sensible of the difficulty of the task, and his incompetence to do justice to the subject; but he owes it to the world, and to his sentiments of respect to the memory of him who is now no more, to point out as an example of admiration, the wonderful fortitude and placidity which he exhibited in the most awful and momentous situation. When the lamp of life glimmers only to shew the dreari ness of the grave, the most resolute heart is appalled, and nothing then but a reliance on the mercy of God can yield consolation to sufferings, or uphold the courage of poor frail man. At that time, and during a period of five weeks, afflicted by a disease which he seemed conscious would terminate his earthly exist ence, he evinced a fortitude and resignation equalled by few, and sur passed by none: Death to him was not the King of Terrors: he hailed him as the harbinger of happiness and the friend who would conduct him from this world of cares and sorrows, to the regions of bliss and immortality. His mind was naturally strong and vigorous, and his manners refined and elegant; but borne down by decrepitude and dis ease, he secluded himself of late. years from that society in which by nature and education he was so qualified to shine. His character, through life, was distinguished by the strictest integrity; in his transactions with the world, probity was the most prominent feature; and his charities, though not ostentatiously displayed, will long remain engraven on many a poor man's. heart. In him idleness found a determined enemy, and industry a fostering friend. He hated parade and vanity; oppression he detested still more. The sun has his spots; and where is the man without a fault? May the recording Augel drop a tear on his! At Ulcomb, Kent, after a lingering illness, which he bore with great resignation, the Rev. Fitzherbert Adams, LL. B. twenty-six years Rector of that prrish. At Chilham, Kent, in the 57th, year of his age, much lamented by his family and friends, Mr. John Cozens, twenty-two years Clerk of that parish. He went to bed in perfect health, and after a few hours composed rest, expired without a groan. Mr. Moss, above forty years Sacristan of Bristol Cathedral. At the Small-Pox Hospital, Pancras, Dr. William Woodville, who had been fourteen years Physician to that Institution. He was well known in the scientific world as an excellent writer on medicine and botany. At his villa, West End, Surrey, of an apoplectic fit, the Right Hon. the Earl of Tyrconnel, aged 54 years. His Lordship dying without |