DIED, at Hartford,the 18th of August, the Hon. CHAUNCEY GOODRICH, Lieutenant "Governor of Connecticut. The following sketch of his character is given by the Rev. Mr. STRONG in his funeral Sermon. "Lieutenant Governor GOODRICH was the eldest child of the Rev. Elizur Goodrich, D. D. late of Durham. He was born from a line of respectable ancestors. October 20, 1759. He was educated at Yale College, where he rendered himself peculiarly dear to his instructors and fellow students. That distinction in genius and science, which he ever after supported, appeared in the early part of his academic life. Having spent several years as an instructor, in the place of his education, he fixed his residence in this city, where he soon became eminent as a counsellor at law, and advocate in the courts of justice. His manners, his knowledge, his integrity and benevolence endeared him to the people.

"In 1793 he was chosen a Representative of this town, in the legislature of the State. He was a Representative from Connecticut in the Congress of the United States, from the year 1794 to 1800.

"In 1802 he was chosen Assistant Counsellor of the State, and retained the office until appointed a Senator of the United States, 1807.

"While engaged in these high offices at the earnest solicitation of his fellow citizens, he accepted the Mayoralty of the city of Hartford in 1812.

"He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of this State, in 1813, when he resigned his seat in the Senate of the United States. The two last offices to which he was elected, he sustained at the time of his death.

"This long catalogue of public offices is not recited to blazon the fame of a mortal man; but as the highest evidence of the confidence reposed in him by the people, of his diligence and capacity in business, and his unwearied endeavor to do good to mankind.

"Twice he was respectably connected in the most endearing relation of life; and as often the tender ties were early broken.

"Lieutenant Governor Goodrich possessed a clear understanding, richly fraught with science, a sound judgment, and a benevolent heart-He was an able jurist, a politician of enlarged views, an upright judge, and a wise legislator.

"From his early youth he was a believer of the Christian Religion. Reasons of a

peculiar nature, which it is not necessary should explain particularly, prevented a public profession of his faith. These objections were recently removed, and he died while an applicant for Christian privileges, in this church, which has been prevented a number of months by indisposition of body. As the testimony of such a man in favor of Christian piety, ought never to be secreted, I must be indulged in mentioning what he said to me in a late conversation concerning his own spiritual state. Speaking of a moral life, as it is distinguished from the grace of God in the heart, he said "A moral life of itself is nothing for the salvation of the soul. I have lived a moral life in the estimation of the world; but I am a bundle of iniquity in the sight of a holy God. If there were not an atonement, I must be condemned and miserable for ever. Here my hope is stayed. Sometimes a sense of my own imperfection sinks my spirits; generally I have a hope that supports me; at times I have rejoiced in God without fear, and wished only to be in his hands and serve him." Into the blessed presence of this God, we humbly believe our departed friend has now entered."

Such is the condition of humanity that we are often called to shed the tear of sympathy, or of sorrow. In the wise and merciful administration of God's government, which to our limited capacity is inscruta ble or dimly seen, the amiable, the good the useful man, will seem to be prema tnrely called away. Even those who are accustomed to view the ways of Provi dence with reverence and submission are tempted to inquire, why is the man of God removed and his usefulness in the world cut off, at the moment, when experience of the past, had excited expectation of a still more abundant harvest. But "We are blind and see not afar off." The Rev. Daniel Brown of Indian Town (S.C.) has slept with his fathers." He departed this life on the night of the 18th of August, 1815, in the 39th year of his age, and 15th of his ministry-He was on a visit at his father's in Robison Coun ty (N. C.) was taken of a fever, which in little more than four days placed him, we confidently trust, beyond the reach of sickness, and of sorrow.-Mr. Brown sustained his disease, with the most exemplary patience,composure and resignation to the will of God.-Not inattentive to the means of recovery, he awaited with en

tire confidence the fulfilment of the gracious purposes of God towards him.-The salvation of the souls of men, which had long employed his exertions, occupied his thoughts when disease and death lay heavy upon him.-The Rev. Mr. Brown at an early period of his life devoted himself to God, in the ministry of the Gospel of his Son. He brought with him into that sacred office, a very competent portion of scholastic learning, a mind inquisitive and eager in the investigation of truth, and a heart truly zealous to instruct others in the way of life and salvation. His eloquence in the sacred desk display ed a close and forcible reasoning, a profound study of divine truths and a careful investigation of those errors and delusions to which the human mind is subject through the prevalence of sin.-In his public ministrations he was fervent and persevering, warm and energetic in his exhortations to virtue, and accustomed to reprove whatever the Word of God con-` demns, without fear or hesitation. He was eminently zealous, a "workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." His love of knowledge led him to extend his inquiries, as far as his duties and situation allowed, into every branch of literature. He was fond of indulging a rational and elegant curiosity in regard to every department of human knowledge. The charities of life were dear to him. He was tender affectionate and sincere, in every relation of life. His memory lives in the affedion of his friends and in the pious recollection of those who will "shine forever as stars in the crown of his rejoicing."

At Dorchester, on the 24th of August last, Gen. STEPHEN BADLAM, aged 64. This valuable man was highly esteemed and greatly lamented. The following paragraphs, which contain a description of his character, are extracted from a sermon preached at his funeral by the Rev. Mr. Codman.

"Among those, who have been eminently useful, both to the world and to the church, may justly be ranked our excellent friend, whose remains we are now about to follow to the tomb.

"The relation in which he stood to this society, the church, and myself, renders it proper that suitable notice should here be taken of his life and character. By his death I have lost a warm and steady friend, a wise and able counsellor. To him, more than to any other individual, are this religious society and myself indebted, under God, for our present peace and prosperity. "Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the chil dren of God." "By us, my friends, I trust

he will never be forgotten, but his charaeter and services held in everlasting remembrance.

"General Badlam was descended from pious parents. His father was an officer of the church in Stoughton, (now Canton) under the pastoral care of the Rev. Mr. Dunbar. He was chosen deacon at the early age of 29, and lived only eight years to perform the duties of that important office. His son, our late respected deacon, being left an orphan at an early age, had few advantages of education; a circumstance much to be regretted, for, had he enjoyed the privilege of liberal tuition, he possessed a strength and power of mind, that would have qualified him to have filled with dignity and acceptance the highis est stations in public life.

"In the year 1775, he joined the Ameri can army in defence of liberty and the rights of his country.

"He soon received a commission as 2d lieutenant of artillery, from which he was rapidly promoted to the rank of 1st lieutenant and then captain. He was ordered. to join the army under the command of General Lee, at New York, where he formed an acquaintance with the late General Alexander Hamilton, who suitably appreciated his talents as an engineer, and, being then a youth, frequently consulted him on the subject of military tactics. He was also known to, and highly esteemed by General Washington, whose disciple, in the political school, he continued to his death.t

"From New York he sailed for Canada up Hudson's river, to command the artil lery in that department, and received for that purpose a major's conmission.

"From Canada he returned to Crown Point, and took possession of Mount Independence, on the memorable 4th of July, 1776, from which circumstance its name was given by Major Badlam, and confirmed by General Gates.

"Here he was interrupted in his mili tary career. Being seized with a violent fever, and his returning health despaired of by his physicians, he was under the necessity of resigning his commission, and' retiring to private life.

"In the course of this illness, his mind was exercised with the most serious and

*Notwithstanding General Badlam was deprived of these advantages,he sup plied the defect as much as possible by his own diligence and unwearied attention, and made very respectable progress in mathematical science, and was distin guished for his knowledge of mechanics.

+General Ladlam held the office of first Vice President of the Washington Be nevolent Society in Lorchester.

alarming thoughts of death, judgment and eternity; and he then, as he has lately in formed me, entered into a most solemn covenant with God, that, if his life should be spared, he would devote it to his glory and the good of mankind.

"Of this secret transaction with heaven he was never accustomed to speak, and I presume never mentioned it to any one except to my self in his last sickness, when, with tears in his eyes, he lamented his short comings and backslidings, and trusted for pardon only through the blood of atonement.

"His health, through the mercy of God, was perfectly restored, and he enjoyed an unusual share of that blessing, till that fatal stroke of the palsy, which admonished him and his friends of his approaching dis solution.

"In the year 1791, he was appointed justice of the peace, and afterwards of the quorum. His commissions were five times renewed, and he held them till his death, discharging the important duties incumbent upon him with great accept

tance.

"In the year 1799, he received a commission, appointing him general of the first brigade of the first division of the militia of Massachusetts.

"He was eminently useful in the gathering of the second church, and incorporation of the second parish in this town; and in 1808, was unanimously elected senior deacon of the church, which expression of confidence was peculiarly grateful to his feelings, as he often said he considered the title of deacon a much greater honor than any other titles by which he was distinguished. He could say in the language of the Psalmist-"I had rather be a door keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness."

"His exertions in behalf of the second church and parish in their arduous strug gle and distressing controversy are well known. In this important concern of his life, he was actuated, not by passion,but by principle, not by party spirit, but by an attachment to the cause of peace, and truth and righteousness. No one, who knew General Badlam, could ever suspect him of bigotry or fanaticism; and those who knew him best, must be fully satisfied that he engaged in the late unhappy controversy from the purest motives. Had it been merely a local and parish dispute, he would never have condescended to have taken so decided and active a part in its prosecution. But firmly believing that not this society only, but other societies and other ministers were deeply interested in the result, he thought it a duty he owed to God and religion to interpose the weight of his influence and character in

favor of that cause, which he defended with such ability and success. He enjoyed the great satisfaction of living to see the difficulties in this place amicably settled, and of witnessing the increasing prosperity of the church and congregation, in which he had taken so deep and lively an interest. It was not to be expected, that in a dispute, which produced so much sensibility, he could have escaped without animadversions from those who differed from him. in sentiment, and who were naturally excited by the counteraction of their views and designs, which was principally effected, under the divine blessing, by his judg ment and penetration. But in justice to his memory it is my duty to state, that he died in peace with all mankind, that he suffered no unpleasant reflections to embitter his last moments, and that he sincerely forgave those who had injured him, as he hoped himself to be forgiven by his God. The respect which is paid to his memory, and the presence of many on this solemn occasion, who have differed from him in sentiment, justifies the pleasing reflection, that, although they may not have agreed with him in opinion, they will cheerfully unite in holding his virtues and services in everlasting remembrance.

"When such a man, as the deceased, is removed from this scene of action, a chasm is made in society, which cannot easily be filled. The domestic circle is deprived of its centre, round which it delighted to revolve. The tears of the afflicted and disconsolate widow declare in unutterable language the loss of a kind and affectionate husband. As a father, he was greatly respected and beloved by his children, whom he lived to see happily settled in life. As a citizen and magistrate, he was highly and justly esteemed, and his loss will be long and sensibly telt in his immediate neighborhood, in this town and throughout this county. His judgment was so much respected, that in this and the neighboring towns he was frequently consulted as a referee in difficult and intricate cases, and many can bear testimony to the satisfaction afforded by his judicious advice. As a member and officer of the church of Christ, he was eminently useful and highly respected. He died in the faith of the doctrine of the cross. The subject, upon which he delighted to converse with myself and others, was the doctrine of the atonement by the death and sufferings of Jesus Christ. On this sure

*He lamented with tears,the progress of Unitarianism and Universalism; the former he thought derogatory to the glory due to the Son of God, and the latter tending to weaken the bonds of moral obligation.

foundation he rested his hope of eternal life.

"He is now gone, as we humbly trust, to receive the reward of a faithful servant in his Master's kingdom.

"All that remains of his mortal part will in a few moments be consigned to its native dust:but his memory will live in the hearts of his friends, and the important services which he has rendered the church of Christ, be told in many places where the Gospel is preached as a memorial of him."

At Dunbarton (N. H.) on the 12th of June last, Mrs. JEMIMA HARRIS, wife of the Rev. Walter Harris. It is sometimes a tribute due to worth, and sometimes the interest of virtue is promoted by recommending to public notice the memory of those who have been distinguished for usefulness.

This Lady should not be classed with the multitude who, through the fondness or perhaps the vanity of friends, are eulo gized in the public papers. Her mind was clear and discriminating, and always tempered with discretion. She had that correctness of judgment and taste, mixed with a mildness and affability of manners, which qualified her to act with propriety in the most polished circles; but her usefulness appeared most eminent there, where every understanding, discreet and pious woman can act to the best advantage, in domestic life, in directing the young minds of her children, and forming them to hab-, its of virtue and propriety of conduct. It may be said with truth, that she was distinguished for domestic virtue. By her assiduous attention to every domestic concern, she relieved her husband of much care, and enabled him to devote his time to the important duties of the ministry. For many years she gave a decided testimony to the truth of those doctrines of our holy Religion, which are usually called the doctrines of grace; and in these she found support and consolation in the certain and near prospect of death.

At Woburn, (Mass.) October 19th, ELIZABETH, infant daughter of the Rev. Joseph Chickering; Oct. 27th, RUTH the only surviving daughter; Nov. 3d, Mrs. BETSEY CHICKERING, their mother; and Nov. 14th, HENRY, the youngest son of the family. All these deaths apparently were occasioned by the prevailing epidemic oold.

At Worthington, (Mass.) on the 31st of October last, Mr. JEDIDIAH WILBUR,aged 85 years. From early life he was correct in his morals and attentive to the means of grace. From middle age he maintained

the forms of family religion. At the age of 64 there appeared an entire renovation of his religious views and feelings. Though in health and prosperity, things seen and temporal lost their importance in his estimation, and things unseen and eternal engrossed his attention and affections. From that time he cherished the hope that he possessed experimental religion. His prayers were devotional. His love for the word of God and for the ordiuances of religion became apparent, and his life exhibited the fruits of righteousness. In a season of dangerous illness about six years before his decease, for several weeks he appeared to exercise a holy indifference about life or death. With an emphasis highly devotional he would repeat these, and the six succeeding lines from Dr.. Watts,

"Were I in heav'n without my God,
"T"would be no joy to me; c."

From that illness he gradually regained comfortable health, and filled up the remainder of his years with apparent habitual piety. He spent several hours each day in reading the Holy Scriptures and conversing upon religion. All his hopes of pardon, sanctification and glory rested entirely on the Divinity, atonement and intercession of Christ. His last sickness was short and severe. His resignation to the Divine will was great, and his dying ago. nies were mitigated by the consolations of the Christian religion. To his mourning friends he has left a hope, that he has exchanged the sins and sorrows of this vale of tears, for the perfect holiness, the uninterrupted and eternal felicity of heaven.

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

NEW EDITIONS.

THE Rev. Dr. Dwight has renewed the copy-right of his Psalms and Hymns under date of Nov. 4, 1815, for the succeeding fourteen years.

The Rev. Nathaniel Dwight has revised and greatly altered his Geography for Schools. It is so essentially a new work, that a new copy-right has been taken out. It gives the new arrangements and new divisions of Europe, according to the late Act of the Congress of Vienna. Probably it will give the earliest information on this subject to the American public.

The old and New Testaments connected in the History of the Jews and neighboring nations, from the declensions of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah to the time of Christ. By Humphrey Prideaux, D. D Dean of Norwich. The first American from the sixteenth London edition, with the life