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Lj. ho was at his post, engaged
L \vili of the Lord; and had
•seen the event that was ap-
L inst ; he could scarcely have
lore actively devoted to the
of lits Saviour, than he was
[recks before his death. From
Lurtencement of his sickness,
Lared in a state of mind pecu-
Lfreiie and heavenly. His di
4 inter'had evidently been pro
I him fpr the hour that was at
No apprehension was enter-
Jof his being in immediate dan-
II ihe day of his decease. A-
\i }‘ciock on Saturday last, it
he apparent that the disease
eating itself in bis brain and pre-
r to attack the springs of life.—
[having suffered, severely, from
‘those terrible spasms, which
exhausted and broke down the
|rame work of his soul, he called
b his bed-side and with great de-
ftion and calmness, said, that he
lijlselfto be near his end; that
lirce days, the impression had
[on his mind, that it was his last
ass; and he blessed God, that
aulJ look on the change with
|osure and hope. I feel, said he,
am a poor sinner; I need to be
sd from head to foot in the blood
knoment, but I hope that 1 may
[red through Christ, who is an
[fficient hnd merciful Saviour.
In tlM last year, and especially
Christ has been becoming
’ »qore preckus to my soul,
I can commit my im-
And here, he
latiu
lfeel th»J
aU to hurt- .
I, J wish tots*™ my dytng tes-
•rti.it! goto ttv” judgment, re-
othing hut the. ';
Without this 1
reeded
1)9 ""
Win
-*Oid of Je-
|on
Jlnist.
He then pro,
Icing message to his
hgent
frienns
',(1 God
iie
between the standard of piety as it
now is, and as it ought to be. .
The conversation, which I have notV
stated, as near as I can recollect, in
his own words, took place at two
different tunes, during the last nftef-
noon and evening of his life. At the
close of our last intervipiV, supposing
that he had the impression that lie
should continue hut h few hou s, I
spid to him: the conversations, my
dear brother , which we have had to
gether, have been abundantly grati-
lying to my heart, and it is proper
that you should prepare for the
.change which you apprehend to he
near; hut there is still hope in your
case; and I wish \<>u tq admit to
your bosom all the hope there is, and
to he like a little child in the hands of
God. Never can I forget his reply.
Ilis look, his voice, at that moment,
so tender and solemn, have left an
impression on my mind that.can never
be effaced. Now, brother, there is
one thing more I wish to say: If it
please God to bring me thu3 far, and
then to say, tarry thou here, awhile
longer, or to lake . me away now, let
his glorious will be dune.
Shortly after this, his spnsni3 re
turned, in llte violence of which his
mind wandered. Yet at intervals,
during the night, be bad bis reason
and appeared < o.mposed and tranquil,
and engaged in prayer, lie expired
about 8 o’clock on Sabbath morning,
in (lie 38ih year of his age, and was
welcomed, we cannot doubt, by the
gracious Savior, whom lie loved and
served, into the everlasting joys of his
kingdom.
So lived and so died our beloved
brother. Extensively known in the
country, and universally loved by
those who knew him. there is scarce
ly a village in the land where his
death will not he felt to be a great
public loss. His life beneficent. Ins
career bright, his death hollowed,
his t'ud peace: what remains for ns,
|e me his
»L family and
Iny dear wife that I prs..
B|)C'«he will praise him, tha
| in a peace, and I trust, a hum-
|eiuteiU thankful frame of mind
irvlpg hour., Tell her no: to
te immoderate grief, Inst she
IninstGod. If she eonld see the
lotions plan as God sees it, she may be witn sued in ours,.
bless his holy name for remov-l 'll "ho knew his worth ana
le now. He will t ike care of
Jnd of ihe dear children. 1 have
lubt of it.
then spokg^oL the cause of
|oa? with great tenderness and at
in; and said that he had deter-
|<I to write to the missionaries
|c different stations, to engage
to observe'the Friday preceding
timitidy concert, as a day of last
Inri prayer, for higher moral quni-
jions in theniselves, and a higher
| af piety in Christians throughout
world. The tiling which nou
Js in the way of the conversion
|ie world is the want of primitive
j—a higher standard of religious
|ing and action‘in the church. !
hoped, he said, that if it should
Me God to remove me now, it
be the means of promoting his
se more aiftong the heathen than
|iy life should be preserved. It is
Jful that the chtireh should fe
est and effect to his conversation and
public addresses. His sensibilities
were tenderly alive to suffering of
every description; and wKhn be came
under the influence of religious prin
ciples, tbe spiritual miseries of man
kind excited bis deepest compassion
and drew forth unwearied efforts for
their relief.
But though bis feelings were thus
ardent and easily excited, he united
with them an uncommonly sound
judgment. buys one, .<fvbo had the
best opportunity of knowing him, for
several years, as a helper in labor,--
“I do not know of a single injudicious
step, which he h's taken, of any con
siderable importance, since he was
connected with tbe American Educa
tion Society.This is to be attri
buted, ip no small part, to his close
connection with Worcester and He
arts, who were eminent models of
Christian wisdom nnd prudence,—to
bis custom of candidly and ■frequently
asking tbe opinions of judicious men,
on all .important questions which he
was called to decide; & more than all,
to his habit of ascertaining, by earn
est prayer, and a faithful examination
oi the scriptures, what the mind of
Christ was. It tvas an expression,
that was constantly on bis lips,-Lord
what wilt tliou have me to do? And
lie, who humbly asks wisdom ofGod,
lias the promise of being guided in
judgement. '
| Another remarkable trait In I tie
[character of Mr. Cornc.lius was com
prehensiveness of mind. lie had a
largeness of soul, that looked abroad
upon society nnd upon tbe world, ami
took a lively inteiesl in every thing
that tvas calculated to ameliorate I lie
condition of man and advance he em
pire. of Christ Ilis knowledge of
(lie state of this country, and of the
world was very comprehensive and
thorough, lie had an acquaintance
with public men and public institu-
liq.is more extensive, perhaps, than
tliaf of a;:v other man of bis age.—
useful and successful, to a degree,
that was very great, and, pefbaps,
unequalled.
In private life, Mr. Cornelius ex
hibited an example of rare excellence.
A9 a son, a brother, a father, a hus
band. he wn9 eveiy thing that is ami
able and engaging; cheerful, nfiec-
tionale, tender, indulgent, — but l
must not intrude into tlie domestic
circle, sacred at (bismoment by the
depth and freshness of its sorrow.—
Those who compose this circle, best
know how much he loved there, and
how much he was beloved.
ihe Andes of south America. Chim
borazo, the highest peak of the An
des, is rated in round clumbers at 21,-
000, feet in altulude, equal to about
4 miles. Yet according to the observ
ations of Col. Craw ford, Capt. Webb,
Capt. Blake, and Mr. Colebroke,
there ere peaks of the Himalaya
mountains towering up to the height
25,000, and even 28.000 feet—equal
to fue miles and d quarter.—The ac*
curacy of these observations has how
ever been questioned.—A*k. Oat.
n0 "»rn his loss, but to inogni- * - - -■
who- of God tint made turn I ou.iljled him to form large plans
fv ihe gra*. „ * to pray, that the j °l* usefulness and to bring into opera-
what be was, n. -qf* early removal
sanctified results oi ». .'’’us. and in
F'nlore
wakeful
‘ it u -
I lion the proper Means of accomplish
j mg them. He had a power of furm-
j ing and executing such, plans that lias
I rarely been surpassed, lie possess-
■* a singular capacity for business;
**'- 'issontial to ibis, bis hnhit3of
and as '>'angemout wore admira-
order and a. -bp niiuitesl paitic-
bio, extending to .. - of ■ chain, lor.
uliirs. I lifse (ran* 4
combined with a wide an,,
benevolence, and a vigor of con*.
Union, which- it scout-, d. as if nothing .
could weary or overwork, enabled
him to accomplish a great deal in a
short time, and very few men, it is
believed, who have been called away,
ai so early a period of life, have leit
behind them m we abundant fruits of
Well doing Ue rests from bis labors,
h^f bis works follow' him; and the
influence which lie exerted in the
! cause a f benevolence, especially in
id. It had nothing disguised or , , , . r?t
1 . ,, b u . 1 behalf of the American Education 00-
lvocal in it. Ho was what he ... .. , . r .i, ,i ll .„ 11 „i 1
cie.ty, will cot&nue 10 bo felt, through-
out this countf v and the v odd, long
after the present genera lion has pass-
bis death.
Notbiiigl'ke a full portrait of the
(Varactor of our deceased friend can
lie expected ol me on tha present oc
casion 'This, I trust, will be done
by s uue abler band, and with more
leisure than lias been albnved me, in
the few hurried and sorrowful hours,
:ha! I have been able to devote t o tins
preparation. All that I shall attempt
is to present a few brief notices, de
signed, not so much to make those ac
quainted with him. who knew him not,
s to assist the grateful recollections
of those, who k*iew and loved him.
There was a transparency and 0-
■penness in the character of Mr Gor
dius, which made it easily uiuler-
tood
ozuivoe
tppearod to be,—open, frank, gener
ous, decided; so obviously so, that
every one felt, even horn a short in
terview with him, that he was entire- c da way. • , .
ly aboxe every thing low, artful, or j ILs view s of the cliru ' '
iisingenuous; and that confidence, re-1 " ‘* ie decidedly ev ;|igeli. » ‘
! preaensive and practical, raf ‘
led, to my dear brethren at tin
[lionary rooms; tell them to g rd on
wkoie armor of God, and to go 1
Ilk with confidence to their work;]
|» a good work and God will pros
it.
e deeply her dependence oil God , iUSl|| vunuuus; anu mm couiiueiK;e, i«-i ■' ^ .1 „
pray to him with more fervor amU d |n llim „, ou , d nevop be disap- 1 Foueiwiva afld practical, rah ei man
h for the advancement of his cause oil)led , t WRg „ li8 tl>aU of , ;hai . ac .; minute and critical; autt yet, a- s^ne
earth. Send my best love, »e| t e r , connected with great kindness of: ol 1,18 publicaions ahumlaiitly sUS>"
natuje and urbarity of mannerss tliat j " as a blc, when occasion requnen,
ave him such ready access to the 10 b'-ing to the discussion, ot doctiina
hearts of men, and made him one ol subjects,,1 degree of critical skill anu
the most successful of advocates in
pleading the cause of Christian benev
olence. Such were the spirit and
e then mentioned many of his I manner of his appeals, that the rare
r relatives and friends' calling ly gave offence, and could not well he
m ijy name, and expressing his refisied; and instead of exhausting,
d wishes for their present and fu they tended rather to enlarge the
i« happiness. Give my thanks, he heart of chrislain charily and to pre-
', to the good people in this pla''H pat e the way for more liberal aid on
[.their kindness to me for Jesus’ a renewed application
e,— referring as I supposed, not His intellectual qualities were of
y to the personal httenlions that a superior order,—well cultivated;
Id been shown him, but also to the. well balanced; prompt to act; and
atributiQiis that had been given him. witball, allied to a most generous and
different times, in aid of ihe benev- noble heait, which tar, from allowing
ot operations of the day. Tell him to spend his strength in idle mus-
ur own dear peo|.le from me, that i»g», or empty speculations, conse-
ey hear for eternity. Last Mon- orated all his powers and attainments
y I was in the world active, hut Mo the service of God aud the gcod of
w an> dying. So it may be with mankind* He was eminently a prac
y of them. 0 if they would but M»cal inan,—fruitful in devices for
tdize tho solciii" import of the fact, doing good; apt to see nnd to seize
at Ihev hear for otornily it would upon opportunities of usclulncssj
me them ail from slumber, nnd persevering of purpose, aud peculiar-
use them to attend without delay ly successful in carrying into effect
the things which belong to eternal his plans of benevolence. lie natur
■»«*. Tell Christians, be added to ally possessed great ardc of feeling
aat higher standard of piety, & to [The current of his emotions was
As a mail he was ardent, enter-
prizing, bold and energetic—possess
ing, in a large measure, what one
calls tbe brotherhood of our nature,
and qualified, therefore to fed anil
produce strong aud lasting attach
ments.
As a friend, be was warm-hearted,
disinterested, active, constant, lie
was indeed formed for friendship; it
was on element congenial to his af
fectionate, benevolent heart; and
(hose who had the happiness to know
him i:i this relation, need not be told
how easy, unstudied, and overflowing
were the expressions of his kindness
and love.
\s a Christian, be tvas cheerful
without levity, devout without mo-
rosencss, firm without obstinacy;—
intentUpon knowing, nnd fearless k-
doing bis duly; quietly resigned to
the will of Providence, and manifest
ing, on all occasions, an untiring
I willingness to Spend and be spent in
proinotinfi the salvation of bis fellow
men,—while at the same time, under
a deep, experimental sense of person
al guilt and personal deed, lie threw
himself, without pretension and with
out reserve, upon the atonement of
the Redeemer as tbe only ground op
which be could look for pardon and
acceptance with his God. This was
his. hope in life; this sustained him
in the hour of sickness and death; and
this conveyed him in peace through
the dark valley into (he presence of
his Lord and Saviour.
As a minister and herald of the
everlasting g. spcl, he was deservedly
held in high estimation. Ilis appear
ance in the pulpit was dignified, sol
emn, appropriate. His voice, one
of great pUiver and compass, enabled
him to utter his senlimctils w ith thrill
ing ((Fi-ct; and eft on when wanned
.c.illi some great theme of Christian
.benevolence,,, lie rose to a high strain
c impassioned and persuasive elo-
VVhiJv stated ivastoi* df the
„ Gbureh in Salem, lie en
joyed, in an measuiv, tlm
confidence and atVecu'm d* bis people;
and many, under bis mtni*t" v i were
brougnl to embrace tbe Saviour, nbo
will be bis joy and crown of rejoicing
in the day of the Lord.
Such is an iinpcifeet sketch of (he
life and character of Imn w hose ear
ly departure we arc this day lament
ing, and shall long have reason to la
ment with deep and unfeigned sor
row. I have not dwelt upon his faults;
for I know not what they were, ex
cept those that are common to our
nature, and to portray these, is no
part of the duty appropriate to this
occasion. Whatever they were,
death has llirowr. over them its man
ned it onlv remains for us to cm
poetinr.
qitcnc.v. '
Tabernac
** more to Christ and his cai se.—
hen oner comes to die be feels that
• r « is an immeasurable disparity
strong and deep. This had a power
ful influence on his whole religious
character, and imparted grout inter-
force of argument, that is by no means
common. As in tbe practice, so in
the theory of religion, his views were
exceedingly large and liberal. He
derived bis principles ol action, Ins
motives to obedience, nnd bis spiritu
al consolation and hopes, very much
from contemplating Christianity as a
system—a system ol grace aud truth,
designed for the recovery of fallen
man from the ruins of sin, and fitted
to make him happy, only as it makes
him holy. There was nothing in his
feelings und sentiments like sectari
anism or bigotry. He was,liberal in
the truest sense of the .Void’—loving
all who loved the Lord Jesus Christ in
sincerity; co-operating with them in
every good work, and rejoicing in the
success of whatever efforts were
made, in the spirit of tbe gospel, to
advance the cause untruth anil holi
ness on cartb.
All these tilings taken together,
accompanied as they were, by a fas
cinating personal address, and a bodi
ly form of gveat beauty and symme
try, and animated by an ardent love
to Christ end the souls cf men, made
him, ns an advocate, an agent aud a
director of cur benevoleht Societies,
t.
balm
to folio*'
virtues in our memory, and
.‘•iui as lie followed Christ.
ODE TCf APRIL.
By Sir Aubrey J)e Vere Hunt.
‘Sweet April monthf that, like a gentle’
maid,'
Ccms’t with a chahgcful look, as half
afraid,
^ ith all thy t rain of buds, young Elo-'
ra’s daughters,
And Balsom-lreathing a'rs, and bub
bling waters;
Now walking brightly through (lie sun
ny hours, ...
Now, shadowy,' hid behind a veil oi
shows rs-
Oh! how I ,ove thy blush df delicate
bloom,
And that young breath'of thin? ef faint
perfume—
And all those’swift varieties, that
glance
Charms ever new from thy mild eoun-
fenance:
Still beauiiftil, whatever thev express,
I.. lr.«Ai:«p •• tvuUiiiig tea 1 ruV~
|1CS-1
‘B '.the April! like anotherIlobc, brine-
in S.
Sweets in thy cup—in primal frishness
springing
From (lie cold bosom.of a rugged nurse—
i lie Psyche of ihe kindling universe!
Although tlm (as!' he thine
Some careless wreaths to'trine'
For thy torturer sistei’s radienf brow,
That steals apace upon the footsteps'
now—
(Enchanting May)-—yet, in thy virgin
eye,
And temperate movements, artd vonne
purity, J 6
r l hou h;.tst a quiet charm, more exquis
ite
Than all her glories in the Maze of
light.
iVor are thy walks confined
Toth'* fiee Witdernes ; amirl mankind
2'lmu n.ak’st thy footprints visible iii
flowers,
And thy breath palpable from cu lure
bowers.
— Tha garden-ground is thine, anil those
sweet beds
W here Flora pillows her young chiV
(lieuhs head).—
‘And those who walk the fa,in m*v find
thee ihcir,
Benignant month!—for tfibre is still ti,§
earc
Oftfl* young corn-blade, struggilhg ii
ihe hi.Ih
Through the dark tiith of eart h.
And when the small lambs, tlicu' • f'-n-*
derest them *vei|,
Leading the loiterers to some shell red
del),
, Till the sun warms them; and thr team
ing kino,
\Vhe,i the young calf is at the heel are
| In no.
‘The world?* increase,' the Springs of_
life, to thee '
Belong, sweet nurse of immortality!
Th.. breath of love is oh thy lips! the
,; K ht
Of imperishable hope is bright
Within th ne azure eye! First born of
Time,
Swret April month, I hail thee in thy
p ime P
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Cholera is stu’J spreading i»
r®
jnrayii ho-"u®jr Tsryoi- f»<* g7i^j*e
ctiuecr^ .isTF* hUi^4AT
o-fspirtUvrp o* 1,.v*’ c-t-
kevip *ter«yh Dt.sw-of- vx4 s*ajvv
AUZ4oV .is”»r-s O'hnecrv} t gua
0 3 «>XfiA.I TS(T» G«y GZFS tfi,/GR
_ __ , At'&IiGW SlO-?o?E GoS’y T^Ii05«y 04-
England. It “appeared tn' Lomlon on ! &yi lZ in oT.ecr q«y od?y-
the 12tli Fcbruaiy, anil seven deaths ftyii Tc3Fi.»«y o , .vjterii ono3j3(*.jct e«i*
out often cases were announced it)
24 hours.” Number of eases on tlie
Hlh, 30;—deaths 16. It ivas raging
in many other parts of England, and
in Scotland (lie malady contiuiss to
spread, and the proportion of deaths
has be.cn greater than in Engl? ad.”
‘It is said that Don Miguel is abo u t
to make full reparation foMhe acts l) l
his cruisers against tho commerce of
the U. States.”
“ The Peers and the Reform Bill.
Tho following is among the current
reports of.the day. The King, con-
finding simplicity in his Cabinet, has
unquestionably given Lord Grey carte
blanche to make any number of peers,
at whatever time he may think it ex
pedient, to secure Ihe second reading
of the hill.”
Himalaya Mountains. —These stu
pendous mountains, lying in the inte
rior of .Asia, dispute the pain) will)
Gifty (VA.SG/RT U© &h TJECVC-A-I
JEc.e<ro«'; Vw j^z seto-r’T.
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