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ty's health and powers of mind, from his memory and perception, and from the remaining vigour of his constitution, and from his bodily health, some of the medical personal attendants do not entirely despair of his Majesty's recovery.”

Lieutenant-General Sir G. Prevost, has been appointed governor and commanderin-chief in Upper and Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward, and Cape Breton. He has the command of the troops also in St. John's, Newfoundland, and the Bermudas.

Lieutenant-General Brownrigg has been appointed governor and commander-in-chief in Ceylon.

Thomas Sydenham, Esq. has been appointed ambassador in Portugal.

An attack of the islands of Jersey and Guernsey has been threatened by the French, and is expected. Every preparation has been made to repel it.

An order in council has been issued in this country, regulating the lumber and provision trade between the United States and our West India islands; and imposing a duty on articles the growth or produce of the United States imported into those islands after the 31st of December next. We doubt not that in the present feverish state of feeling in America, even this measure of mere regulation, (we do not decide on the policy of the measure) will be represented as an act of marked hostility on the part of our government.

prohibiting to neutrals all trade with fir Cape of Good Hope, except by licence.

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The following is a statement of the w counts of the revenue for the quarter just expired.

The income of the consolidated
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7,430,000
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2,799,852

The comparative amount of the War Taxes for the quarters ending the 10th of October, 1810, and 1811, is—

Customs
Excise
Property Tax

1811.

1810.

988,017

895.532

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7,490,282 7,851,563 Three French frigates sent out to reliev the islands of Bourbon and Mauritius p peared in the Indian Seas in the month of June last. They were discovered and #tacked by a British squadron, and two ef them were taken. The third, the Clorinde. escaped, and after encountering fresh dar gers on the coast of France, where she we chased by a seventy-four, got safe inte Brest. Just at the moment when the seventy-four was about to close with her, the main top-mast of the former gave way, from the severity of the weather; and to this accident the Clorinde appears to have owed her safety.

-Six or eight French privateers have been taken by our cruizers in the course of the Another order in council has been issued, month.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A Correspondent wishes to know on what authority rests the truth of the account inserted in our volume for 1805, p. 645, entitled, "The Death-bed of a modern Free, thinker, exemplified in the last Hours of the Hon. F. Newport." We will endeavour in our next number to give him satisfaction on this point.

The Clergyman who signs himself T—— S—, will perceive that we have not been innt tentive to his communication.

The Sermon is returned to J. S.

A. B.; T. H.; N-2; T. Y.; and H, will be admitted..

A Correspondent inquires where he can meet with a Memoir of Mr. Norris, Rector of Bemerton, mentioned in Mr. Orton's Letters, p. 13, and a list of his works.

Mr. Tucker's Essay is left at the Publisher's.

PHILOBIBLION; and B., Irave been received.
X. Y. Z. and R. H. S. are under consideration.

ERRATA.

In the last number-P. 539, col. i, last line, after first read born.

col. ii. last line, after was read instituted. 540, col. i. 1. 25, after conscientious read rule.

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ACCOUNT OF MR. JOSHUA ROWLEY

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GILPIN.

(Concluded from p. 611.)

'N the last Number, the account of this extraordinary youth was brought down to the period of his leaving the grammar-school at Newport, when he obtained, in consideration of his great proficiency, an exhibition for Christ-Church college, Oxford.

During the summer, he shewed an inclination to be much in the open air; and he and his parents enjoyed many social walks, accompanied by a variety of endearing circumstances. His mother's presence, whenever she had it in her power to be of the party, threw a new charm over the whole scene. She had the art of pleasantly noticing and happily improving every object, still inviting their thoughts upwards, till she had fixed them, where she delighted to occupy her own, on God and heaven.

Early in October, 1805, they set out together for Oxford, where young Gilpin was entered a fellowcommoner of Christ Church; not intending, however, to take up his residence there till the commencement of the following Term. The prospect of their approaching separation was grievous to them all: for nearly eighteen years they had been inseparable companions. But even now their fears were misplaced, for it was only death which would part them.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilpin, though aware of the advantages to be derived at Oxford, yet dreaded the CHRIST. OBSERV. No. 119.

danger which might arise from the manners and habits of the younger students. Their apprehensions, however, were quieted by what they knew of their son's character, and still more by a dependence on the grace and goodness of God, who seemed to have marked their Joshua for his own.

At this time, they had great reason to be satisfied with the state of their son's health. He had no cough, his spirits were lively, and his appearance was that of vigour. His classical and mathematical studies employed almost the whole of his time; and so assiduous was he in these pursuits, that he was the first of the family to leave his chamber, even in the severest part of the season; nor would he yield any of his time to sleep, except on the ground of absolute necessity.

But while he thus watched at wisdom's gate, he shewed none of that self-complacency which is too often manifest in young scholars; nor did he ever betray the least desire to outshine an inferior. On the contrary, he seemed on all occasions ready "in lowliness of mind to esteem others better than himself." He appeared as one who had sitten at the feet of Christ, and had learnt of him that charity which "envieth not, which vaunteth not itself, which is not puffed up."

For several years the winter had proved unfavourable to his health, but appearances were more encou raging at the setting in of this. Before the period came, however, for his removal to Oxford, several 4 S

uncomfortable symptoms began to shew themselves, which had the effect of deferring his departure. In the mean time, his eighteenth birth-day arrived. Such days were always days of extraordinary gratitude to God, and of affectionate congratulation among themselves. One relation, and one only, was admitted to share their enjoyments on these occasions;-a maiden aunt, to whom young Gilpin had discovered a strong attachment from his infancy, and whose life appeared to be bound up in bis. She also, observes Mr. Gilpin, is now lamenting the "lapse of happy seasons which are never to return. And though two of those days, which were formerly marked by us with such sweet observance, have now passed silently by, since our house has ceased to be the residence of joy, she has not hitherto had the courage once to meet the eyes of its bereaved inhabitants.”

About noon on his birth-day, a servant arrived with a letter addressed to young Gilpin, containing bank bills to a considerable amount, and requesting that he would receive them as a joint token of affection from a few friends interested in his welfare, who wished to repeat the same till he should take his first degree. All the donors in this instance, except one, the writer of the letter, are still unknown. Their present was received by young Gilpin with astonishment and gratitude.

Through the winter, he took a more active part than ever in the evening readings. The last work with which he entertained and improved the family circle, was Bates's Rural Philosophy, a volume which interested them greatly. Towards the close of winter, his parents observed, with some uneasiness, the return of his cough; but it was too slight to occasion any very serious apprehensions. Towards the end of March, however, he was again seized with an expectoration of blood, which, on examination, proved to be more copious

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than at any former period. greatly increased his parents' fears, especially as it was followed by repeated bleedings in the course of the day. A skilful medical person, who was called in, seeing no reason to doubt of a favourable issue, in some degree abated their anxiety. But the influenza at this time had made its appearance in the village; and, in spite of every precaution to the contrary, it seized upon your! Gilpin, and, falling on lungs already diseased, no power of medicine could effect its removal. While his pa rents found it difficult to restrain the vehemence of their grief, even in his presence, he met all the painful changes of his state with cheerful submission. No murmur ever fell from his lips, nor were any traces of chagrin and anxiety vis ble in his countenance. Neither the loss of appetite nor the decay of strength, neither his languid days nor restless nights, could break the calm of his mind; nor would it be easy to say whether ha patience or his fortitude were car ried to the greatest extent.

Amid his increasing weakness, he constantly rose, till within a few days of his death, at six in the morning; and for some time he employed hin self in his usual manner. Pindar, Sophocles, Demosthenes, and Tully, occupied him for a part of the day: Euclid was reserved for the evening. These authors, who had once added to the enjoyments of health, now seemed to alleviate the languors of sickness. But he was daily engaged in far more important labours, and cheered with richer consolations. He was still regularly advancing in his preparations for that eternal world, to which he was so fast approaching; and he derived thence all those unspeakable refreshments known only to the humble and pious. His happy portion seemed to be made up of grace and peace.

It was about the middle of May that the physician gave his decided opinion to the parents, that their son's case was incapable of relief.

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They were thrown into the utmost confusion and distress by this disclosure. They had anxiously watched, indeed, the progress of their son's disease: they had often gazed with anguish on his pallid cheek, and wept in secret over his emaciated form: still they had rivat cherished a hope that a favourable change would take place. But all such delusive expectations were now at an end; and though they could not exercise that cheerful submission to the Divine will which they felt to be their duty, they resolutely stifled every rebellious murmur, and humbly endeavoured to cast themselves, and all their dear est interests, into His gracious hands "whose tender mercies are over all his works." They now saw the stroke descending which was to separate from them the delight of their eyes; and they presumed only to implore that its violence might be softened to all the sufferers. This prayer was offered without ceasing, and it found acceptance.

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After having been a constant attendant on the public ordinances of religion, the Sabbaths of young Gilpin were now passed in comparative solitude; for so anxious was he to preserve the order of the day, that he would not permit his mother to be detained from church on his account. When, at an early age, he was first introduced into the house of God, he discovered a remarkable degree of reverential awe, and his carriage was always marked with decorum and piety. place in the public sanctuary was now unoccupied, but he presented himself in secret before the Father of spirits. When the bells called his parents away, he seemed for a moment to lament his inability to obey the same summons; and on their return he found a sacred pleasure in learning the subject that had employed them. The concluding part of these holy days was spent in their usual manner; nor was he ever disqualified from sharing in their acts of social worship. "Our Sabbath

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suns," observes Mr. Gilpin, continued to go down with a glorious radiance, gilding even the gloomiest objects within our view, and giving us the promise of an everlasting day."

As young Gilpin approached the end of his course, he withdrew himself from every pursuit which might divert him from the great end of his being. A nearer view of the future world served to augment his desires, and accelerate his pace. His eye was directed to the goal, and he “ pressed towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Yet all this was done without any perturbation of spirit. His views were unclouded, and his feelings tranquil. He was ready either to live or die, and appeared to have no will distinct from the will of God.

In this happy frame of mind, bidding adieu to the poets and orators of Greece and Rome, he sat daily at the feet of some master in Israel. The practical writings of Law were frequently in his hands. He had perused them with advantage in the days of his health; he now studied them with the deepest attention. Alleine's Alarm to the Unconverted next engaged his notice. His father had never recommended it to him, thinking its style too severe and vehement. Meeting with it by accident, he soon discovered its intrinsic worth, and finding it peculiarly adapted to his present state, he shortly laid aside every other author. This little volume was now regularly lying before him; and if at any time he visited the garden, to enjoy the beams of the sun, the evangelical Alleine (as he frequently termed him) was his companion there. He shewed by his conversation, that he had deliberately weighed and thoroughly digested the whole plan of this work; and though he might have gained nothing absolutely new from it, on the grand subject of conversion, yet its warm and earnest manner made a sensible impression on his mind.

His parents were now induced to remove to different places; but wherever they journeyed, their son was still advancing through the valley of the shadow of death. They attended his steps from the beginning to the end of his course; and though anxious to sustain his weakness and smooth his path, they found him in circumstances rather to afford support than to require it. An invisible hand seemed to sustain his soul. He neither felt distress nor feared evil, for God was with him. Though he knew whither his steps were tending, he went cheerfully forwards, without casting one wishful glance behind. His faith and his patience performed their proper work- the former unveiling future glories, the latter alleviating present pain; and neither inward decay nor outward accident seemed to interrupt the exercise of these graces.

neighbours. A gentleman of great medical practice expressed a desire to wait upon them, provided they would admit him as a friend, and not as a professional man. His vi sits were continued without inter mission till the day of their son's death; and though he saw from the first, that nothing could be attemat ed for his recovery, he contributed nevertheless to his temporary relief.

They were now urged to visit the Hot Wells at Bristol. Young Gilpin mildly resisted the proposal, as a needless trouble; but perceiving the anxiety of his parents on the point, he prepared for his journey with seeming satisfaction. A tender concern for their comfort led him to assume an appearance beyond his strength; and while they were providing for the journey, he employ ed himself in ordering his own little affairs. His chief care seemed bestowed on the things he was to leave behind, which he seemed to regulate with great exactness. His parents were delighted with this, thinking that his views were directed to his return; but he was merely preparing for his final removal. On former occasions, he had been used to carry many books: he now took with him only an English Bible, a Greek Testament, and

Alleine's Alarm.

They set out on the 27th of August, and arrived at Mr. Ireland's, near Bristol, the next day. On the 1st of September, they removed to their own apartments at the Wells. Here they met with uncommon courtesy and kindness from their

Young Gilpin still rose and dressed as usual. He sat with his pa rents through the day, partook of their meals, and conversed with his usual animation, making no mention of those formidable symptoms which were every day increasing upon bim This prevented any apprehension of his immediate departure. In the mean time, he was disengaging himself from temporary hopes and fear, and was silently preparing to leave mortality behind. At length the day arrived which his parents had so long dreaded. At seven in the morning they found him in the act of dressing. He answered their inquiries with calmness and affection; but his languor and debility appear. ed so great that he was prevated with to admit the assistance of bis nurse formerly mentioned. Many a time had she dressed him as an infant, and exhibited him with glee when the operation was over. now undertook that office for the last time. While she was thus em ployed, he confessed, that, through a night of more than ordinary rest lessness, he had been exposed to very great difficulties; and it was agreed, that, in order to avoid these, she should sleep in a contiguous closet. Till now he had not only refused all assistance in the night, but would not even permit a light to be left in his room. He presented himself at breakfast with an air of satisfaction, and joined in the devotions of the morning with his usual composure. He afterwards applied himself to his little volume, which was always within his reach. His gentleness and patience through

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