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much of the political partizan" on the other side, for they are the following ;" another act, in which he proved himself to be less regardful of the public partialities and prejudices, than of what he conceived to be the public good, was the ratification of the British treaty."

Your remark upon the assertion of the probability, that an attempt was made by the British to bribe Mr. Adams, I think is ust. What is quoted from Hutchinson only shows with certainty, that the proffer would have been readily made, if the character of Mr. Adams had not been such, as repressed all hope of success..

In your remarks upon the article, Brainerd, there seems to have been some misapprehension. You quote the words, which re. late to his confessing himself to have been indiscreet, and consider them as a conclusion from facts, before stated, which conelusion those facts do not justify. But they do not relate to what precedes, but to what follows. It had been said, that before his expulsion he refused to make a confession. After some general observations it is added, "it was not so strange, that a young man should have been indiscreet, as that he should confess himself to have been so." The very next sentence then speaks of the acknowledgment, which he afterwards made, and it is to this acknowl. edgment, that the above quoted words refer with respect to Mr. Brainerd's expulsion, which you contend was perfectly just, I myself declared, that it "was perhaps necessary as things existed," though I could not perceive, that the collegial authority was enVOL. II. New Series.

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tirely inculpable in bringing affairs to that crisis. The con viction still remains with me, that there was a disposition to hunt up offences against Mr. Brainerd. What he said of M. Whittlesey, was uttered to two or three of his intimate friends, who were alone with him in the hall. A freshman overheard the expres sion, though he heard no name. He informed a woman, and she carried the wonderful story to the rector, that Mr. B. had declared of somebody, "he has no more grace than this chair." The subject was pursued, and the name of Mr. W. was extorted from Mr. B.'s friends. For the above words, uttered in private conversation he was required to makea public confession before the whole college. This proceeding I found it difficult entirely to justify; for though Mr. B. was uncharitable and sinful, and this he afterwards acknowledged, yet surely every uncharitable word is not subject to collegial discipline. Besides, would it not bring all authority into contempt, to require a scholar to divulge the improper expressions, which he has heard in the confidence of social and friendly intercourse with his companions?

Under the article, Tappan, I think there has also been some misapprehension. You had declared, gentlemen, in the first volume of the Panoplist, in relation to this excellent man, that "if in some instances he was too careful to accommodate himself to opinions, which he disapprov ed, and to prejudices, which he believed pernicious, it was no greater failing, than has, alas, been found in the best of mortals." This I understood, and I believe 2R

all will understand, as conveying full as much in its meaning, as an affirmation would have conveyed. On your authority I alluded to this trait in the character of Dr. Tappan. In quoting your words I indeed converted the hypothet. ical into an affirmative sentence; though it is still possible, that the expression was softened. Your words are, "if he was too careful to accommodate himself, &c." while the Biographical Dictionary says, "it was thought that his usefulness would have been increased, if he had been less careful to accommodate himself, &c." The idea being precisely the same, it is of little im. portance to decide which expres. sion partakes in the greater de. gree of mildness. In both there is an apparent severity, which is left in all its force without explanation in the Panoplist. In the Biographical Dictionary however, this accommodation of Dr. T. is attributed in the very next

sentence to his remarkable humil. ity, and meekness, and anxiety to do good; and this sentence was added for the express purpose of explaining and of preventing the perversion of the preceding one. In saying, that the benev. olent spirit, which animated the professor of theology, sometimes received from his keen sensibility and extreme meekness a direction, which would not have been taken by a man of greater hardihood of temper, I could not conceive, that I was bringing against Dr. T. a charge either of questiona. ble truth, or which ought to excite any uneasiness on the part of his friends. Much more would have been added in relation to his excellent character, had it not been for the necessity of abridg. ment, which was felt in compil. ing the latter part of the Biographical Dictionary.

I am, Gentlemen,
Yours respectfully,
W. ALLEN.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

THE GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW.HAMPSHIRE.

THE General Association of New Hampshire met, according to ap pointment, at the Rev. Samuel Wood's in Boscawen, Sept. 20, 1809, at 10 o'clock, A.M.

The Rev. Elisha Thayer, D. D. chosen Moderator, and the Rev. John H. Church, Scribe.

Present the following Delegates, viz.

The Rev. Elisha Thayer, D. D.

The Rev. Jesse Remington

The Rev. Samuel Wood

The Rev. Thomas Worcester

From the Deerfield Association.

The Rev. John Kelly

The Rev. John H. Church

The Rev. Moses Bradford

The Rev. William Rolfe

Hopkinton Association.

Haverhill Association, Northern Branch.

Monadnock Association.

Plymouth Association.

The Rev. William F. Rowland, admitted as a member by a former vote. As no delegation appeared from the Orange Association, the Rev. Abijak Wines was requested to sit and act as their representative.

The business of the meeting was introduced with prayer by the Moderator.

The Delegates appointed to attend the meeting of the General Association of Massachusetts Proper, and form a connexion with that body, made a report of their proceedings by exhibiting the following extracts from the minutes of the said Association, viz.

[See the terms of unión as adopted in the General Association of Massachusetts, in the Panoplist and Missionary Magazine for August, page 144.] "Whereas the Rev. Messrs. Asa M'Farland and William F. Rowland, Delegates from the General Association of the state of New Hampshire, have been empowered to propose and establish on their part such an union with the General Association of Massachusetts, as may be judged most expedient, and for the advancement of evangelical truth; and whereas from documents exhibited, it appears that the principles, on which that body is constituted, are the same, substantially, with those of this body; this body contemplating with delight the good, which may result to the intereste of the Redeemer's kingdom from an extended union of his Ministers on evangelical principles :

"Voted, that the proposed connexion meets the cordial approbation of this General Association.

"Voted, unanimously, that the following rules be adopted for its establishment and regulation, the same which have been adopted to regulate the connexion between this body and the General Association of Connecticut, viz.

1. The General Association of Massachusetts proper, and the General Association of New-Hampshire, shall annually appoint each two Delegates to the other.

2. The Delegates shall be admitted in each body to the same rights of sitting, debating, and voting, with their own members respectively.

3. It shall be understood that the articles of agreement and connexion between the two bodies may be, at any time, varied by their mutual consent. Accordingly the union was completed; and the Rev. William F. Rowland, and the Rev. Asa M'Farland were received as Delegates from the General Association in New Hampshire.

A true copy, attest, LEONARD WOODS, Scribe of the
General Association of Massachusetts."

The above being read, a vote of approbation passed in the Association. The Rev. Jonathan Allen then exhibited his credentials, and was received as a Delegate from the General Association of Massachusetts.

Voted, to raise a Committee of three to draught and report principles and rules for the regulation of this body.

The Rev. Messrs. J. Allen, W. F. Rowland, and John H. Church were chosen.

The printed report of the General Association of Massachusetts was read. The Association then heard narratives of the state of religion, until the time of adjournment.

At 2 o'clock, P. M. the Association attended public worship. Sermon by the Scribe.

The meeting being again opened, the narratives of the state of religion were concluded.

The committee appointed to draught principles and rules for the regula tion of this Association, made the following report, viz.

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES.

It is ever to be understood that the system of Scripture doctrines contained in the Assembly's Shorter Catechism is the basis of our union in this General Association. Hence every Association in this state, receiving their doctrines as the christian faith, is invited to unite in this body.

This General Association "wholly disclaims ecclesiastical power or authority over the churches, or the opinions of individuals."

The essential objects of this General Association are the following: "To promote brotherly intercourse and harmony, and our mutual animation, assistance, and usefulness as ministers of Christ; to obtain religious informa

tion relative to the state of our particular churches, and the general state of the christian church in this country, and through the christian world; and to co-operate with other similar institutions in the most eligible measures for building up the cause of truth and holiness."

REGULATIONS.

1. The Minister of the place, where the Association may convene, shall, when the hour of meeting has arrived, call the Association to the choice of a Moderator by ballot.

2. It shall be the duty of the Moderator next to call the Association to the choice of a Scribe, and, if necessary, an assistant Scribe, by ballot.

3. The certificates of Delegates shall then be laid upon the table and read by the Scribe.

4. It shall be the duty of the Moderator to open the meeting of the Association, and to introduce the session of each day by prayer.

5. As soon as the Association is opened,a Committee of overtures shall be chosen to prepare business for the Association.

6. Every motion, if requested by the Moderator, shall be reduced to writing.

7. No member of the Association shall be allowed to speak more than twice to the merits of the question, unless he obtain leave of the Association. 8. The Moderator shall not be permitted to speak to the merits of the question, but by leaving the chair, and placing the Scribe in it, to moderate while he speaks.

9. Every Speaker shall address himself to the chair, and be subject to no needless interruption, while speaking.

10. At the beginning of every morning and evening session, the Moderator shall take the chair, and the Scribe call over the roll of the mem bers. Those who are tardy shall be called on to give a reason for delay. 11. When it shall be judged convenient, the sessions of the Association may be held in public.

12. At each meeting, Delegates shall be chosen, by ballot, to attend the General Association of Massachusetts.

13. No member shall leave the Association during the session, but by leave of the Moderator.

14. It shall be required of the members of this Association to give an ac count of the state of religion within the compass of their respective Associations, the number of churches, and of the members of each church.

15. There shall be a committee chosen to take minutes of the accounts given of the state of religion, and make a report.

16. A Committee shall be annually appointed to certify the regular standing of ministers and candidates, who wish to journey.

The above report being read,and maturely considered, in separate articles; voted to adopt it as the principles and regulations of this General Association. Voted, that there be a Corresponding Secretary, chosen by ballot, who shall keep the records aud papers of the Association, and continue in office, till another is chosen.

Voted, that at every annual meeting, when the hour of meeting arrives, the Secretary or the Minister, where the Association may meet, shall read the standing regulations, as an introduction to the business of the meeting.

Voted, that the annual meeting of this Association be on the third Wednes day of September at 10 o'clock, A. M.

Voted, that the next annual meeting of this Association be at Rev. W. F. Rowland's in Exeter.

Voted, that the Orange Association be requested to furnish a Preacher for the next meeting.

Chose, by ballot, Rev. John H. Church, Corresponding Secretary. Voted, that a Committee of three be chosen to prepare the minutes of this me ting, with an address, for publication.

Rev Dr. Thayer, and Rev. Messrs. Rowland and Church were chosen ac cording y.

Voted, that our Delegates to the next meeting of the General Association of Massachusetts, use their influence to have measures adopted by the united body to prevent the profanation of the Sabbath.

Voted, that the Minister, where the Association may meet, be a member of that meeting, without any appointment of the Association, to which he belongs.

Chose, by ballot, the Rev. Abijah Wines, and the Rev. Samuel Wood, as Delegates to the next meeting of the General Association of Massachusetts.* Adjourned till Thursday morning, 6 o'clock.

Thursday morning-Met according to adjournment.

Rev. Dr. Thayer, and Rev. Messrs. Abijah Wines and Asa M'Farland were chosen to certify the regular standing of Ministers and Candidates, who wish to journey.

After singing a Psalm, the business of the meeting was closed with prayer, by Rev T. Worcester.

ADDRESS.

THE General Association would now affectionately address the Churches, in their connexion, on the state of religion.

Brethren, beloved in the Lord;

It gives us much satisfaction to meet in General association, and inquire into the welfare of the churches. We rejoice in Zion's prosperity and enlargement. We behold increasing evidence that Zion dwells on the heart of everlasting love. This is the kingdom of Jehovah. It will prosper; its final triumph will be great and glorious.-From divers parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut, we receive animating intelligence Churches are favored with effusions of the Holy Spirit. Converts to righteousness are multiplied; and saints are inspired with new energy, with joy and gladness. The Seats of Science are, in some instances, blessed with the Redeemer's presence; and young men, of promising talents, are forming pious, as well as literary, characters. In the Seminary in Andover, the number of Students in Theology much exceeds the expectations of its Friends. In this State, there are some favorable appearances. There has been a work of the Holy Spirit in Alstead. Saints have there enjoyed a precious time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord; and a goodly number have been added to the kingdom.-In some other places, there appears very pleasing attention to the means of grace. And, as far as we learn, the members of our churches are generally walking in the faith and order of the gospel. For these manifestations of divine favor to Zion, let us abound in thanksgiving and praise.

But while we rejoice and give thanks, we see much to humble, to grieve, and to fill us with fearful apprehensions. In many places, the ways of Zion mourn, because so few come to her solemn feasts How awfully are her Sabbaths profaned, and her ordinances despised! How much do error and delusion, vice and impiety prevail! How affecting the sight, to behold such multitudes neglecting the great salvation, despising the Savior's love, and, with great speed, pursuing the downward road to endless destruction! Can we contemplate the value of the soul, the preciousness of Christ, and the glory of God, and yet refrain from weeping? Surely, if we are Christians indeed, we must sigh and cry that iniquity so abounds to the dishonor of God, to the injury of Christ's cause, and the ruin of immortal souls. But shall we indulge sloth and despondency? Shall we say, There is a lion in the way; or that nothing can be done. Our professions and engagements, our hopes and fears, all forbid it. We must arise and shake off our sloth and slumbers; we must trim our lamps, and prepare for the coming of the Bridegroom.

We have much reason to conclude that the Lord will soon appear in his

* Commissioners were chosen to wait on the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, the General Association of Connecticut, and the General Convention of Vermont, and propose connexions with them, respectively.

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