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 THE STORY OF HIS EDUCATION, HIS EXPERIENCE 
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 RIAL LABORS, TOGETHER WITH AN IN- 
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 At the age of sixteen, I commenced keeping a jor.r- 
 nal, recording the most interesting facts which cf.me 
 under my observation. As this procedure tended to 
 improve my style and yield a gratification, I con- 
 tinued to make these entries until the force of habit 
 became so strong that I had little inclination to aban- 
 don it. So this course was continued, wise or unwise, 
 for thirty-four years. Out of these crude and hasty 
 materials, originally designed for my own private im- 
 provement, has emanated this volume. When, for 
 various reasons, its publication was decided, the work 
 of revision was commenced. Many things of a local 
 or private nature were omitted, and, perhaps, others 
 might have been without detriment. As the repeti- 
 tion of dates, so common in journalistic writings, 
 tends to mar the beauty and harmony of composition, 
 I had almost concluded to adopt a different style ; but 
 I could not do it without remodeling tlie whole work, 
 which I had not time to do. It is, therefore, presented 
 in its original, and, perhaps, best form; and, if the 
 reader chooses, he can omit the dates simply as pre- 
 fixes. 
 
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 ■PREFACE. •■ 
 
 and each one is independent of the rest. To thoBo 
 who are fond of autobiographical sketches of a relig- 
 ious cast, the author trusts that this book will not bo 
 wholly void of interest and profit. Whatever may be 
 its dtfecto, as to literary finish or otherwise, it is 
 claimed to contain a true narrative of facts and inci- 
 dents as believed and understood by the writer. Words 
 of Saxon origin — the language of the people — have, 
 when most convenient, been chosen. The time de- 
 voted to the preparation of the work for the press, even 
 to the roac'ing of the proofs, has been snatched from 
 other pressing duti?s; hence, errors, if not gross ones, 
 may have been overlooked. 
 
 Few persons can speak of themselves without incur- 
 ring the charge of egotism. To avoid this charge, one 
 must be so extremely modest as never to give free and 
 full utterance to tongue or pen in the expression of it 
 thought or sentiment with which he may stand con- 
 nected. But when the occasion has required it, as if 
 forgetful of this restraint, I have not hesitated to 
 spcsak, though it be " in the first person, singular num- 
 ber." My motives being simply to do good, neither 
 praise nor censure will, from whatever source, change 
 my purpose or afl'ect my interest. 
 
 ?v j SELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
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 AUTOBIOGRAPHY 
 
 SELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
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 BtltTH — KAltE — AKCEBTRY — PARENTS. 
 
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 .1, Selah Hibbard Barrett, was born in the 
 town of Ratland, in the county of Meign, in the State 
 of Ohio, February 24, 1822. The word Selah, which 
 constitutes a part of my name, is of Hebrew origin. 
 It i8 only tbund tn the po(ttical books of the Old Tes- 
 tament, and occurs seventy-one times in the Pealms 
 and three times in Habakkuk. It is usually placed at 
 the end of a period or 8trope, but sometime? at the end 
 only of a clause, having evidently a significant mean- 
 ing, is my father's name was also Selah, in order to 
 avoid confubion, Hibbard was added to mine in 
 memory of my grandmother Barrett. 
 
 J Meigs County, formed from the counties of Athens 
 and Gallia, is situated in the south-east part of the . 
 State, bordering on the Ohio River. Its scenery is 
 romantic and diversified, reminding one of the de- 
 scription of the " hill country of Judea." Rutland, 
 
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 AUTOBIOGBAPHY OP 
 
 
 in the south-west part of the county, v/p.8 pripHpally 
 settled by immigrants from the New England States. 
 At this time Ohio had been pern:anently settled unly 
 thirty-four, and Rutland twenty-three, years, presenting 
 a strikUig c.iitrast with later years, when the wilder- 
 ness, as it were, began to " blossom as the rose." 
 Thus passed my early years amidst scenes of thrilling 
 interest and adventure, — scenes more or less connected 
 with pioneer iife. 
 
 The Barrett family, from whom I descended, was 
 English. The nam has been traced back to the year 
 1066, with William the Conqueror; also, along down 
 to the reign of James I. Jumes Barrett, the firet one 
 of the name in this country, was born in 1615. In 
 1635, at "the age of twenty, and fifteen years after the 
 first settlement was made in New England by the 
 Puritans or " Pilgrim Fathers," he came to Ameritsa, 
 where he married and settled in Charlestown, adjoining 
 Baston, Magsaehusetts. The number of imoitgrants 
 this year, greatly surpassing that of any previotis year, 
 was three thousand, among whom were Hugh Peters, 
 an eloquent preacher, and Henry Vane;, soon after 
 elected governor. For nearly a century, the descend- 
 ants of James Barrett resided in or near Boston ; but 
 after this branches of the family removed to the ad- 
 joining States, and are now found in nearly oi quite 
 every State of the Union. 'i»i«if>e<^Es^fa-v«iv40*srl/Hi«Jfff 
 
 The direct line of descent from the first Barrett in 
 this country to myself, though possessing but little in- 
 terest beyond the circle of family connections, is the 
 result of many years searching, and is as follows: t»*»v'r 
 . Jam£3 BABU£rr, born in England, 1615, married 
 
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 gh Peters, 
 soon after 
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 Hannah Fordiek; children — James, Hannah, Mary, 
 Saroh, Jonathan, Stephen. 
 
 James Barrett, 2d, born in Maeeachosette, 1644, 
 married Dorcas Green; children — James, John, Jbna- 
 
 Jonathan Barrett, bom. in Massachusetts, 1678, 
 married Abigail Tuttle; children— /ona^Aan, Abigail, 
 James, John, Jacob, Joseph. 
 
 ; Jonathan Barrett, 2d, born in Massachusetts, 
 1699, married Mehitabel Lynde ; children— Jonatiian, 
 Benjamin, Nathap, Sarah, Josepli Amos, James, Abi- 
 gail. 
 
 Benjamin Barrett, bom in Massachusetts, 1726, 
 married Sarah Sprague; children — Jame«y Benjamin, 
 John, Jacob, David Sprague, Eunice, Ann, Sarah, 
 Joseph, AraoB, Judith. 
 
 n James Barrett, born in Connecticut, 1761, mar- 
 ried Elizabeth Hibburd; children — Martin, Calvin, 
 8duh, Betee;', Anna. .ur..:. 
 
 Selah Barrett,— my father,— bora in Conneet^ 
 icut, 1790, married Sylva Beeman; children — Betseyi* 
 Selah Hibbard, Sarepta Patience, Maria ElizaUth. m w 
 
 Selah Hibbard Barrett, born in Ohio, 1822, 
 married Rebecca Ann Simms; childrcii — Burton Se- 
 lah, Carrie Sylva. 
 
 dThuo ends, for the present at least, the Ancestral 
 Record, embracing a period of more tLan two hundred 
 years, and extending back to the first settlement of the 
 country. The histt^y of any family for such a lengtb 
 of time is worthy of note, descending, as in this case, 
 from one who, in youth, bid adieu to friends and 
 country ; who, with courage equal to the occasion, 
 
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 braved the dtngera of the ocean ; who, alone and in- 
 experienced, escaped the snares into which young men 
 are too otlen led; who, amid privation and toil, se- 
 cured a competency, leared a &mily, and handed his 
 name down to posterity. Such a name deserves to be 
 honored and remembered, and such ia the name of 
 James Barrett, the heroic Englishman. 
 
 The names contained in the record from generation 
 to generation, show at least a Puritanic veneration for 
 the Bible, as they are almost invariably Bible names, 
 James, especially, seems to have been a favorite name 
 in the family. This name, as it appears, was handed 
 down, from family to family, feom tkc firat Jamea to 
 my grandfather James. -.m^mki-^^^^h^n^t^. 
 
 «»?In the year 1802, my grandfather Barrett for the 
 second time moved from Connecticut to Vermont, 
 where he died May 21, 1813. My maternal grand- 
 father, Captain Elijah Beeman, con of Ebeneaer Bee- 
 man, a native of Connecticut, removed to the " Green 
 Mountain State " at a much earlier period. He served 
 in the war o( the Revolution, and subsequently becam'i 
 a member of the Vermont Legislature. Hia youngest 
 daughter — Sylva—was my mother. 
 ■i, Mv parents were married in Strafford, Vermont, 
 May 22, 1817, by Rev. Aaron Buzzell, first pastor of 
 the first Freewill Baptist Church in Vermont, of which 
 they were members. In the ensuing autumn, having 
 heard glowing descriptions of " the West," and having 
 no visible means of support in " the East," they re- 
 moved to Ohio, and located in Rutland. 
 > •' The first part of this long journey was performed bjr 
 land, not upon a rail-car, but in a one-horsa wagon.- 
 
SKI.AH HTBBARD BARnFTT. 
 
 Un'3 
 
 ingest 
 
 Led by 
 VagoD. 
 
 From Olean, New York, the jonmey was, however, 
 continued by water down the Alleghany and Ohio 
 Rivers, not npon a beautifully decorated 'floating 
 palace, but upon a rudely constructed] flatb<mt, desti- 
 tute of accommodations of any description. As this 
 ■v&a before the age of steamboats and i^ilroeds, the 
 performance of this journey, with the unavoidable de- 
 lays, oocupied nearly two months, which could now, 
 with the present improved facilities for traveling, be 
 easily |)erformed in less than two days. 
 
 For more than forty years, the home of my parents 
 was Rutland, where they experienced many reverses of 
 fortu'.ie. But they, with the first settlers of the place, 
 havo passed the bourn, whence no traveler ever returns. 
 My mother departed this life, April 20, 185S, aged 
 seventy-one; my father, July 12, I860, aged seventy. 
 Their eldest child, i" daughter, died in infancy ; two 
 other daughters, younger than myself, married and 3et- 
 tled in their native town, where they remained for 
 more than twenty years. 
 
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 " --,S ■ 
 
 CHAPTER II. 
 
 EDUCATIOX. 
 
 My early education was comparatively a failure. At 
 the age of five years I was unable to repeat the EngliHh 
 alphabet, although my pri/ate instructors hud dili- 
 gently taught me the €rst principles of language. At 
 the age of si:c, I was placed in the common school ; 
 but, in consequence of irregular attendance and neglect 
 
 ■M«MiMM«Me8s- 
 
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 AirromooRAPHY os" 
 
 of proper instruction, my progress, as might be sup- 
 posed, was scarcely perceivable. Indeed, the facilities 
 of my mind were not sufficiently matured and de- 
 velo{>ed ; hence, I liad little inclination for mental toil. 
 At the expiration of four years, I could not, strange as 
 it may seem, read intelligibly, having no knowledge 
 of Penmanship, Arithmetic, Geography, and English 
 Grammar.* Four years more also passed with very lit- 
 tle improvement, not mastering a single branch of 
 study, not even Webster's American Si>clling B<x)k. 
 My books became repulsive, and my studies irksome. 
 To memorize table after table, lesson after lesson, 
 seemptl like a herculean task, — a task which I often 
 failed to perform. My teachers and my parents were 
 mortifietJ at the results, but none more so than myself. 
 The most rational and charitable conclusion formed 
 was, that " the boy " had no talent for scholarship, — 
 certainly liot a very comfortable reflection, 
 ^fe? Advancing in years my mind, however, received a 
 new impetus. Its slumbering energies awoke to life 
 and action. I saw and felt the necessity of mental 
 discipline, — availalile knowledge. Nothing Itjss could 
 satisfy my aspirations, feeling now that I had a mind 
 siispx'ptible of improvement. Consequently I could not 
 Ikj contentetl to remain in deplorable ignorance of the 
 arts and sciences. Indeed, my thirst for knowledge 
 was insatiable. The height of my ambition was to 
 obtain a collegiate educatiou, which was then, though 
 erroneously, regarded as indispensable to extended use- 
 fulness and honorable success. The more I reflected 
 upon the subject, the more desirous I was to prosecute 
 the all-absorbing object of my thoughts and desires. 
 
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8ELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 wV"' 
 
 But how to carry roy designs into successful execution, 
 was a problem not easily solved. My parents Avere in 
 indigent ciruumstances, and from them I could liope 
 for no pecuniary assistance. So I had not, in the wide 
 world, a sympathizer, nor one upon whom to depend 
 for aid in this trying emergency. My health and age 
 also rendered it impracticable to enter a manual labor ,, 
 institution, and thereby defray the consequent expenses 
 with my own hands. I at once saw that, for want of 
 pecuniary means, I was debarretl from the "halls of 
 science ; " for without funds, without friends, without 
 health, what could a young boy, renied in obacurity, 
 
 do? ■.■ftJ'MrKy-sajrfi'iJ-'ixafc, ..-^if* ..I^^.j.-^v.;,'., . 
 
 Finding all my plans inefficient in obtaining an 
 education at college, I at length resolved to prosecute, 
 under my own guidance, a regular course of study, ■ 
 without the aid of oral instruction. There was no 
 other alternative. I must be my own instructor, or 
 never be instructed at all. The latter consideration 
 could not be indulged for a moment; for I was dis< 
 posed to make any sacrifice, or practice any self-denial 
 requisite to the accomplishment of my favorite object. 
 Yet I could scarcely see how, under so n:any adverse 
 circumstances, success could be possible. Even to my- 
 self it looked like presumption, to think of making 
 such an acquirement, es|)ecially unaided and alone. 
 But the resolution was formed, and I was fully de- 
 termined to carry it out, or die in the attempt. 
 
 My first work was to take a general review of my 
 previous studies in the elementary branches, — studies 
 that had proved a failure. This, it was believed, 
 would enable me the better to succeed in subsequent 
 
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 iPiiP 
 
 16 
 
 AUTOBIOORAPIIY OF 
 
 studies, of which I had no knowledge. Hence, I 
 applied myself with intense applicalion, resolving, if 
 possible, to acquire a reputation as a scholar. Am- 
 bition, with its propelling power, urge<l me onward 
 from day to day, amidst poverty and suffering, until 
 the first rudiments of an education were more fully 
 perfected. Hope now inspired the belief that my 
 wishes would, to the full extent, be realized. ; v 
 
 Having a strong predilection to the study of the 
 Natural, Intellectual and Moral Sciences, I entered 
 upon them at this early stage, though contrary to thti 
 established usages of most literary institutions. I con- 
 sidered that their importance iand usefulmess demanded 
 my first attention, and I have never had reason to 
 change my opinion. My progress in this department 
 of literature far exceeded the most sanguine expecta- 
 tions. Even in college halls, with every ])ossible fa- 
 cility, the results could not have been more gratifying. 
 The supposed insurmountable difficulties, like spectral 
 terrors, vanished as fast as they were approached. In 
 addition to the knowledge obtained, I realized a pleas- 
 ure not anticipated, — the pleasure of mental labor. 
 
 Mathematics, though less congenial to my taste and 
 inclinations, next demanded attention. My proficiency 
 was slow, yet this did not abate the ardor of my en- 
 thusiasm, or relax my exertions. Conscious of the fact 
 that every power and energy of the mind would now 
 be called into active requisition, I nerved myself for 
 the effort, as does the warrior for the field of battle, 
 not physically but mentally. Indeed, I found it a 
 warfare, perhaps less perilous, but not less exhausting 
 to both body and mind. If ever a living instructor 
 
 -'-■-.>! '-*iV'*ft.-yrf-H'V..wji^ 
 
 ■vj^*i.^MrT«i*rfl*;«rBitftfji*«*ae^l-Sl --tf.«^iAM^4w:.'^-M.A>£«M3«ta^.' 
 
8ELAH HIRBARD BAR1>,KTT. 
 
 If 
 
 was neccleH, it wns when engap'.'d in these abstruse 
 studies j but by toil and jwreeverance I, to my pleas- 
 ure and profit, measurably succoe<led. ivi-v-ii, r/;;. 
 
 For the ancient languages, especially the Latin, 
 Greek, and Hebrew, I had a veneration almost 
 amounting to idolatry. I ardently desired to possess 
 a knowledge of them, chiefly from the fact that the 
 Saeretl Scriptures and ancient literature had been 
 handed down to us thmugh their medium. But hav- 
 ing often henrd it repeated by professedly learned 
 men that these languages were involved in obscurity, 
 I commenced their study with much reluctance, fear- 
 ing that a total failure would be the inevitable and 
 mortifying result. Finally, set^.ng aside these fears, 
 I made *»"• attempt; but was, as I proceetlwl, agree- 
 ably disappointeil. I found the principles so thor- 
 oughly explained in the text-books, that obstacles 
 were easily overcome. But I confess it required time, 
 and patience, and diligence, together with the full 
 exercise of a retentive memory. Thus I gradually 
 advanced step by step, until a general knowledge of 
 the structure and genius of these languages had been 
 obtained. In like manner I learned the rudiments 
 of the modern languages,— the French, German, Span- 
 ish, and Italian. 
 
 I had now acquired an education equivalent, at 
 least, to a four years' study at college. Feeling con- 
 strained, from a sense of Christian duty, to prepare 
 for the work of the gospel ministry, so far as mental 
 culture constitutes a qualification, I next had in cbn- 
 teniplation a regular and systematic course in Theol- 
 ogy, usually requiring from two to three yeais'for its 
 
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 ■■9Plf!|iP"*" 
 
 18 
 
 AOTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 completion. A» the conviction had been strengthened 
 and fbrtifietl by the reaults of my own experience, bh 
 to the practicability of 8elf-edn.ation in its various 
 dc|.antment8, I was not long in coming to a decision. 
 Having now in view a definite object in reference to 
 the happy work and future employment of my life, I 
 filtered upc.n the laltor nanml study witii a zeal that 
 knows no wwrincss, and >yith a heart, I trust, imbued 
 with the spirit of my mission. A» to my advancement 
 in the study of divinity and ecclesiastical history, I 
 am not perhaps a oomiietcnt judge. Suffice it to say, 
 that I was, in due time, admitted to the mirtistry, 
 which course has never been regretted. rr^ v«' 
 
 Having succeeded in obtaining, under difficulties, a 
 literary and theological education, it may not be im- 
 l)roper to state more definitely the manner in which 
 my studies were conducted. I had frequently ob- 
 served in the schools, that when several branches 
 were pureued at the same time by the same student, 
 thtt all, with the exception of one or two favorite 
 studies, were more or less neglected, or passed over 
 quite imperfectly. Regarding this as a popular error, 
 I early adopted the opposite course, taking up usually 
 only one branch of study at a time, and concentrating 
 upon it every faculty of the mind. By so doing, the 
 interest in the subject continued to increase, and to 
 such a degree that no motive could induce an aban- 
 donment of it until tiioroughly investigated. To this 
 course, whether right or wrong, may in part be attrib- 
 ntod ray success. ' ».v,^j,iv™;.,r.ik*.i<o*to«^ '^sfe's 
 
 Still there were other obstacles that impeded my 
 ascent up the " hill of science." In the first place 
 
 
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 bs^rHv^^^ 
 
 led my 
 place 
 
 RRLAn niBBARD BARItKTT. If 
 
 my time wns not my own, but at the will and dis- 
 posal of my parents, who needed my flHfliHtnnoe. I 
 was, therefore, under the imjierative necessity of ar- 
 resting and improv'ng the fugitive rhoineuts, which 
 others bpent in araujcment, relaxation, or sleep. When 
 my time for study was abbreviated by the discharge 
 of other duties, I read less but thought more; but 
 when an hour could be gained, whether in the field, 
 on the road, or behind the counter, it was most as- 
 siduously applied to bool(s. Hence, my studies were 
 carried on in the midst of business, — occupations daily 
 demanding a large portion of my time. 
 
 The expense for books and stationery was, financially^ 
 a burden. From beginning to end, I feit the oppress- 
 ive hand of |)overty, and knew what want was from 
 sad experience. The first book needetl, was loaned, 
 being unable to make the purchase. In order to ob- 
 viate this difficulty in the future, I practiced the most 
 rigid economy, living in a style conformable to my 
 humble circumstances. After having obtained the nec- 
 essary means, by such painful self-denial, it was then 
 almost equally diilioult to obtain the proper works, 
 having frequently to send in those days one or two 
 hundred n'iles to a city book-store. 
 
 Impaired health was another very serious impedl-. 
 ment in the way of self-improvement. Severe mental 
 labor tended to diminish the strength and vigor of a 
 constitution already enfeebled by disease and debili- 
 tated by fatigue. I was, much of t'ne time, afflicted 
 with chronic infinmroafion of the eyes, rendering 
 application to books most distressingly painful, to- 
 gether with the risk of inducing total blindness. 
 
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 20 
 
 ATTTOBIOOTIAPHY Of 't' 
 
 Consoqupiitly my studies wen* frequently interrnptMl, 
 nntl HOinctimoH wholly suHpeijded. Few, it is iinag- 
 inwl, would have persisted in their course under such 
 uupropitioua circumstances. 
 
 I had no one with whom to counsel or 'advise. 
 Few, if any, extended to me their sympathies, or 
 even imparted a word of oncouragemcnt, regarding 
 n»y plans for sclf-fulture impracticable if not chimer- 
 ioil. It was often suggested, and that, too, by my 
 best friends, that there were insuperable barriers in 
 the way. Men of lea -ning and experience united, 
 as with one voice, in confirmation of the same opinion. 
 So I had to depend solely upon my own unaided re- 
 sources, inde|>endent of the advice and opinions of 
 friends and foes. But amidst the innumerable diffi- 
 culties to be met, I have been amply compensated 
 for the time and labor thus bestowed. It was by 
 this means, in connection with other attendant cir- 
 cumstances, that I am permitted to occupy a position, 
 humble as it is, that confers privileges which would 
 not be exchanged for earth's choice treasures. It has 
 also enabled me to rise above the pressure of the 
 most adverse circurastanoes, — ignorance, poverty, ob- 
 scurity. "•" "■• ^ ■"'■■ ^— *"-«.-.* ■ V"" '- , . ,. ..-.i.; 
 
 ■ r-' 'r^■_■^.'y^■*^,ii'>e'' : 
 
 CHAPTER III 
 
 FIRST RELIGIOUS IMPRESSIONS. 
 
 ■ry 
 
 My parents were professors of Christianity; my 
 father, a minister of the gosjwl ; my mother, an ac- 
 tive chuioli member. From them, particularly my 
 
fiKT.AH irrnnARn nAnnRtr. 
 
 Si 
 
 motlior I ro«-,v,Hi my first roliRJons inMtrnctions. 
 Novor Hhall b. forp:otten, wl.ilo ...nnory ,H.rforn,s 
 •t^ ofhcv, a n)„Jhor'H frinully cauti.,n« and pious 
 on„n«.lH. Nevor Hhall «,we to be Mt, upon the 
 first (Inwrnngs of rea/wn, the controHInK P«>wor of 
 mat«.nml iuflu.noe. It „,„ldecl my heart, fornml 
 my ohurnoter, n^tmim'i] my waywardne.Ms. Ilenro 
 at an eiirly age, even from the eurh-est peri.Hl of 
 my r«roIle,.tion, I «•«« Beriously improHse*! with the 
 imrmrtanoe of religion, desiring the bU-ssing which 
 ChriHt pronounce*! ui»on little children. Feelinff 
 unprepare<l to meet the terrors of dtiith and the ret- 
 nhtU.ons of eternity, I often wept in the soh-mn 
 Htdlnes,, of the evening twilight. These cherished 
 imprmsions, however, soon wore off. 
 ^ In the summer of 1828, being six years of al, 
 I was accidentally precipitated into a dtcp ,,o„,| • 
 and when rescued from this pcTilons condition, life 
 was -nearly extinct. This sa.l casualty taught me 
 more forcibly than ever the UMcertainty of human 
 life and the transitory nature of earthly enjoyments ■ 
 yet the influence it exerted on my mind was of Hh.ut' 
 continuance. The alluiem».nf« of the world and the 
 amusements of theyyoung now occupied my attention 
 for some years, and >;he more important considerations 
 of eternity were disregarded or forgotten. u( 
 
 In the beginning of 1833, I had a severe and pro- 
 tracted illness, in which I was again brought near 
 the grave. This was doubtless a warning to prepare 
 for judgment; but, u,)on recovery, the language of ' 
 my heart was, "Go thy way for this time." I„ the 
 iollowing autumn, the voice of an awakened cou- 
 
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 AirroBiooRAPHY or 
 
 
 «;ii'noo admoiimbtHl nie of long-nrgloctwl «liitie«, closely 
 connwtwl with my inU'n'Hts U'yond tlie silent tomb. 
 RetTct devotion was now observed, Uiing " almost 
 persiiadtHl to be a Climtian." But, to my unspeuk- 
 ublo f5orrow, this call of morey, fraught with innu- 
 mcrnble blessings, was willfully rejected. Yet, as 
 time imihwhI away, I was ort«>n reminded of the ob- 
 ligations under which I was to " remember now my 
 CnMtor." Painful scnmitions were excited in my 
 mind while attending funerals and silently gazing 
 UfMin the lifeless remains of mortality. ' On these 
 solemn octtasions, I wouhl sonu'times resolve to attend, 
 without further delay, to the " one thing neeilful ; " 
 but the tempt' •, with his artful insinuations, inelinwl 
 me to pnxirastinnte, sugg^^sting that I was too young, 
 that religi(m would debar me from youthful plesisures. 
 In the year 1835 many things transpired whieh 
 caused me t(» reflect more seriously H|>on my future 
 destiny than at any preceding |)eri(Kl. G(m1 -wan 
 pleased to show me my lost and forlorn condition, 
 which filled my soul with distressing fears and gl<K)my 
 forebodings. Great were my mental struggles, fe«;Iing 
 that eternity, with its fearful realities, was just at 
 hand. To reflect that my life had been sparwl so long, 
 while spurning the mercies of heaven, was to me a 
 matter of great astonishment. A secret mpnitor ap- 
 parently said, " You will survive but few years ; make 
 now your reconciliation with God." But, being sur- 
 ronnded -by thoughtless comiMinions, these feelings 
 gradually declined without leading me to unfeigned re- 
 pentance. * '-■■■■ t :','>■ 
 
 lu February, 1836, when fourteen years old, I was 
 
 tM •»lt.-#"--S?»'rtBt»«»r'i'»*-„- 
 
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■J 
 
 RRI.AH IIIRnARO RAItRRTr. 
 
 ss 
 
 tomb. 
 
 lllllKWt 
 
 Mju-ak- 
 i linn- 
 et, an 
 ne ob- 
 »w my 
 n my 
 BJtzinn 
 tli<!He 
 ittt'nd, 
 Iful ; " 
 ■dined 
 youn)r, 
 imnri's. 
 wliii*h 
 future 
 
 WlIM 
 
 dition, 
 looniy 
 ling 
 iiat at 
 
 <>»g» 
 me a 
 
 inga 
 (1 re- 
 
 npiin awiikoned. (ionp<>l wrmonH nntl (MiriHtiun ntlmt)- 
 nitiunH priMhu^Hl <\w\y intprciwionH. Tlie emolionH of 
 my heart were fmiitetintea evidently pen-eivwl. In 
 order to ettcape dete<?tion, \ frequt;ntly eii«lenvorc«l to 
 iwflume an air of checrfnlnem, when, at the Hume time, 
 I felt more like weeping. DisconragementH tfum nrmw 
 in .reference to a religioun course. To Uvoine u 
 ChriHtian, the frowns of my yming friendM and thci 
 ecofiH (»f an ungtxily world muHt be met and l)orne. 
 This, I wmietimea thought, wan more than could lie en- 
 dured. Such, indeeil, was my lack of moral c<Nirng«>, 
 that tli<? paths of folly were reluctantly but unwiuely 
 choNen. 
 
 On the fourth of September, 1 attended a Qiwirterly 
 Meeting in Alexander, about twelve mile^ diMtant, 
 where the accumulated sins of chitdhotMl and youth; 
 like an overflowing tide, ruxheil upon my re- 
 membrance. Yet I refu»e<l to yield entire subniisHioii 
 to the Savior, and, like the young man in the goM|K-l, 
 went away sorrowful. Despo'xlency reigned in my 
 boHom with despotic sway, mourning and we<>piiig in 
 view of my sins and transgressions. Reviewing tho 
 past, I felt too guilty to approach G(kI by way of 
 prayer and su'iplication, reflecting that he had lieen nu 
 ever-present witness to every evil thought and wicked 
 propensity. Conscious that I must do something or 
 jierish, I at length ventured to address a throne of 
 grace; but, finding no immediate relief, was tempted 
 to believe that it was useless. Hence, I grew remiss in 
 duty, and endeavored to banish serious thoughts; yet 
 something unforeseen would arouse my feelings to in- 
 ti'nsity, To jiass a church-yard and to behold the 
 
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 'f'iplpl 
 
 tt 
 
 ArronionnArwY of 
 
 tombs and nionuinental inscriptions j( the departed, ^ 
 wonld instantly caus*e me to meditate upon my own dis- 
 solution. In moments of imminent danger, tiie in- 
 estimable value of the soul seemed to outweigh every 
 other consideration. When any epidemic entered the 
 neighborhood, raising the banner of death, all nature 
 seemed to mourn. While gloom and despair were de- 
 picted upon the countenance of -the sick and dying, it *■ 
 wou'.i alarm me with the terrific thought, that I too "^ 
 might in a few hours descend into the grave, unpre- 
 jwrod to meet the Judge of all the earth. 
 
 A circumstance, to which reference is now made, 
 much affected me at the time of its occurrence. In the 
 month of December, my father received a communica- 
 tion from the Rev. William G. Monroe, an e'^teenied 
 clergyman, who wsided in the State of Indiana. Being 
 jwrmitted to examine its wmtents, I read the following 
 note : '* Tell your son 3elah to still seek God j. for I 
 have not tbrgotten him, and my prayer is that the 
 Ijord may deliver his sowl.'' This brought vividly to 
 memory the Q,uarterly Meeting before mentioned. At 
 this meeting he preached, and before leaving the place .. 
 personally urged upon me, in the most solemn and 
 pathetic manner, the claims of a crucified Redeemer. 
 His instructions v«rere not forgotten, although the vows 
 thon made were broken. Thus, for sometime, I con- 
 tinued a child of sorrow, ancT at times my wretohedn«w „ 
 was complete. 
 
 In 1837; hoping to find some alleviation to the 
 sorrowo of a wounded spirit, I again engaged, for a ' 
 season, in worldly amusements. I endeavored to con- 
 sole njyself with the belief that I was happy ; but this 
 
 ■© 
 
he departed, - 
 my own dis- 
 ger, the in-^- 
 weigh every' 
 entered the 
 1, all nature 
 lair were de- 
 nd dying, it^ 
 t, that I too ^' 
 rave, uiipre- 
 
 now made, 
 nee. In the 
 communica- 
 an c3toenic<l 
 iana. Being 
 lie following 
 
 God J. for I 
 is that the 
 t vividly to 
 itioned. At 
 ig the place 
 solemn and 
 
 Redeemer. 
 ;h the vows 
 :irae, I con- 
 rretohGdnfiflfli ,; 
 
 ion to the 
 >ged, for a ■ 
 iro<l to oon- 
 but this 
 
 8ET.AH HIBBARD BAKBE7rT. Jt 
 
 kind of happiness — if happiness it may be called — was 
 of a transient nature. One serious thought of death, 
 judgment, and eternity, would shake the foundation of 
 every earthly hope, causing me to tremble in view of 
 those amazing scenes beyond the glpotny vale of death. 
 In the midnight hour, when nature was hushed to re- 
 pose, my mind ^as often harassed and perplexed, re- 
 flecting upon the irreparable loss that must be sus- 
 tained, if immediately summoned to another world. I 
 could, in a moment, look to the end of time ; but the 
 duration of eternity extended far beyond the horizon 
 of mental vision. I could, in imagination, hear my 
 melancholy doom, " Depart ye ! " Thus an imperfect 
 delineation of the exercises of my mind is given. Had 
 the precepts of God and the will of heaven l)een 
 obeyed, such fearful apprehensions of the future would 
 not have disturbed th« hours of repose. Uence, it was 
 perfectly consistent with the character of God, to give 
 me a st.iking view of the solemnities of death and of 
 the realities of a future state. 
 
 The world had now few attractions. Its charms had 
 receded; ita glories had departed. I could not, as 
 formerly, take pleasure in the oomi>any of youthful 
 friends. Although not a Christian, yet something, I 
 scarcely knew what^ restrained me from vices common 
 to youth. I never could entertain or express doubts as 
 to the divine origin of ChrlsUanity, or even cast con- 
 tempt upoLi its most humble votary. Still I was un- 
 willin- to renounce the world, fearing the displeasure 
 of my associates, as they, like myself, were irreligious. 
 The hope of future happiness in this wwld, was also 
 the source of little cooaolation ; for every imaginary 
 
26 
 
 '.<:■ AUTOBIOGUAPHY OF 
 
 pleasure and every fondly cherished scheme ended in 
 uncertainty and disappointment. As the rolling years 
 were wafting me with rapidity to the grave, I latiiented 
 that "the wise choice had not been made." At the 
 . close of each year, I saw how much greater my happi- 
 ness might have been, had I been a humble follower 
 and devout worahiper of the adorable Savior. It was 
 with great reluctance that I thought of beginning and 
 spending another year as the last had been spent. 
 With grief and lamentation, I deplored my wretched 
 and undone condition ; but, as yet, mercies and 
 judgments were alike ineffectual in subduing the pride 
 and enmity of my heart. 
 
 ^.'..^A^f^:^^^^' CHAPTER IV. '«'u«4*rJ55u 
 
 
 .^f;i?! -^ 
 
 EXPERIENCE AND CONVERSION. 
 
 'jr^,"»3Sr*'j 
 
 February 24, 1S38. Am this day sixteen years 
 of age ; yet, humiliating to amfeas, am uni)repar«i for 
 my long and final home. The years of cliildhooil have 
 already fled, and soon my morning sun will set in the 
 west. Then down the dark abyss I must go, if I re- 
 main in my present impenitent state. How gloomy is 
 the future to those who have no God,— no treasure in 
 heaven ! 
 
 May 5. Was deeply awakened to a sense of my 
 lost and ruined condition. God, through human 
 agency, forcibly impressed my mind with the absolute 
 necessity of liviug a new life, — the life that is in 
 Christ Jesus. While I thought of renouncing the 
 
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 SELAH HIUBARD BARRETT. 
 
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 ug years 
 atxicnted 
 At the 
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 foUower 
 It was 
 ling and 
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 ivretclied 
 :;ie8 and 
 ,be pride 
 
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 en years 
 )ared for 
 )od liave 
 in the 
 f I re- 
 oomy is 
 asure in 
 
 of my 
 human 
 absolute 
 it is in 
 iug the 
 
 world, with all its alhircments, the following queries 
 arose : Must I now retire from the gay circles of ju- 
 venile life ? Must all my hopes of terrene happiness 
 be cut off in a moment? Must I now be the object 
 of scorn and malignity, hatred and persecution ? Yet, 
 in moments of reflection, I was fully convinced that 
 God had the first claims, demanding my voluntary 
 service. 
 
 "It Mat 1!). Attended a monthly meeting, and felt it 
 duty to publicly express the state of my mind. But 
 the cross being great, I neglected it, the consequence 
 of which was increased condemndtion and guilt. Re- 
 solved to abandon my former associations, believing 
 that such a course will be advantageous to my spiritual 
 interests. Indeed, I feel more like spending my time 
 in solitude and reflection, than joining the com})any of 
 the gay and thoughtless, as has too frequently been the 
 case in days past. 
 
 May 29. Attended a meeting of worship, at which 
 all present except myself manifested a determination, 
 through Go<l's grace, to strive for heaven. I api)eared, 
 by my apparent indifference, resolved to turn a deaf 
 car to gospel invitations. At the close of service, I 
 immediately retired, with heart-rending emotions, to 
 an adjoining wood. No tongue can tell, no pen de- 
 scribe what I then felt and endured. By thus reject- 
 ing proffered mercy, it really appeared as though I 
 was cast off and forsaken by both God and man, with- 
 out one consoling reflection to a&^uage the flowing tears 
 and allay the most poignant grief. 
 
 June 2. Attended in Ames, Athens County, the 
 summer session of the Meigs Quarterly Meeting, held 
 
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iiSfiiailBMMMMlMUM 
 
 
 Sf AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF i^ 
 
 by the Freewill Baptipts. In the evening, an invita- 
 tPon being given, I presented myself at the altar oi" 
 prayer, thus publicly manifesting, before a large 
 audience, my desires for salvation. The sin and con- 
 demnation, which for years had destroyed my repose, 
 appeared almost insupportable. 
 
 June 3. Arose early and retired to supplicate a 
 throne of grace, and implore pardoning mercy. Re- , 
 solved to make a full surrender to God, regardless of • 
 frowns and flatteries. After public service, again re- 
 tired in secret, and renewed my feeble petitions, but 
 apparently in vain. Continued, however, in the above 
 named exercise till night-fall, when I went to the 
 evening meeting. While on the way, felt nothing 
 very special, although the burden of sin, guilt, and 
 condemnation, was im|)erceptibly removed. The scene 
 was diflerent. The fear of man had fled ; my gloom 
 had departed ; my tears had ceasetl. At the close of 
 the discourse, feeling deeply impressed, I arose and 
 spoke, after which a sensation of joy inexpressible 
 thrilled my soul. It appeared to be my duty to arise 
 a second time, and declare the salvation of God to my 
 Boul, but refrained through fear of deceiving myself^ 
 and the people. 
 
 June 4. Felt more impressed than ever to apeak 
 in the morning meeting of the love and goodness of 
 God. But the omission of one duty had opened the 
 way to omit another ; I sinned against heaven and my 
 own conscience, and was nearly driven into despair. 
 I*revious to this I had cherished a hope, that God, for 
 Christ's sake, had forgiven my sins. But now my 
 conclusion was, *hat I had been deceived; for it ap- 
 
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 SEL^JI BIBBARD BASKRTT. 
 
 29 
 
 peareJ utterly impossible to be a Christian, and at the 
 same tia^e ' ^dure such mental conflicts. -7^1 
 
 Jui^Y 16. Convinced that I should not obtain te- 
 lief until a public renunciation of my sins was made, 
 I had resolved to improve the first opportunity in the 
 discharge of this duty. This day I enjoyed such an 
 opportunity. But something immediately suggested, 
 " How oan you, a youth of sixteen, rise before hun- 
 dreds of intelligent and listening spectators, and make 
 such a bold declaration." This suggestion caused me 
 to swerve from duty, and fearful were the consequences. 
 My vows were broken, and in anguish I lamented 
 my want of resolution in a cause of so great moment. 
 In secret I wept and prayed, prayed and wept until I 
 could weep no sfore. I know my duty ; but, in con- 
 sequence of disobedieu?o^ my hope in Jesus is gone. 
 >ii- August 11. Arose in a public congregation, and 
 was, by divine assistance, enabled to perform my vows, 
 expressing both my former convictions of duty and 
 my present determinations. This, in some measure, 
 relieved my distress, affording encouragement. 
 I* August 13. Attended another meetinj,, at the 
 close of which, I kneeled in presence of the assembly, 
 and vocally prayed to have a clear and satisfactory 
 evidence of divine acceptance. My hiimble petition, 
 I believe, was granted. Every thing in nature, as if 
 in a hew world, assumed a different aspect, causing me 
 to rejoice in the Lord, my great deliverer. My feel- . 
 ings and exercises were much the same as on that 
 memorable evening, the 3d of June. With full pur- 
 pose of heart, I now consecrated myself, both soul and 
 body, time and talents, and all that I am, to him who 
 
 
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 W AUTomOORAPHY OF » 
 
 I Itelieve has put a song of praise in my mouth. 
 Long, too long, had 1 refuswl the offers of life and 
 salvation, pursuing the devious paths of sin. But I 
 no longer rebelled. Calmly and cheerfully I yielded 
 implicit obedience to the high and holy mandate of 
 heaven. The world, when compared with eternal 
 realities, sunk into utter insignificance. Over me it 
 had, I trust, lost its mysterious power to allure, to de- 
 ceive, to promise, and to flatter. Having tried the 
 world, I sought for happiness in it, but in vain. 
 Looking to a higher, heavenly source for bliss, I have 
 not been disappointed, feeling the assurance, if faith- 
 ful, of a glorious immortality beyond the grave. 
 ii August 14. Am still confirmed in the belief that 
 God has forgiven all my sins. Spoke in a public 
 meeting, and felt happy respecting my present and 
 future destiny. " With the mouth confession is made 
 unto salvation." I now see, in all their deformity, 
 the errors of my past life in rejecting the gospel, 
 and not exercising faith in the precious promises of 
 God. In these things, it is hoped that none will 
 follow my example; but come to Got! by faith and 
 repentance. Pardon may then be exj>ected through 
 Clirist's atoning blood. A full and voluntary sub- 
 mission to Christ is what the gospel evidently re- 
 quires ; not to do ))enanoe. 
 
 . October 13. To the church made knowii the 
 exercises of my mind in reference to baptism, relating 
 my Cliristiau experience, which appeared satisfactory 
 to the church. Indeed, two or three of the most 
 prominent members manifested the interest they felt 
 in my behalf, giving me much valuable instruction^ 
 
8ELAH HIBBAR1) BAHRETT. «^ 
 
 Oh, fiow eheeiping to me was this! Though eonioious 
 of having been influencea by pure motives, j'et I 
 feared that others had not sufficient evidence of 
 my conversion to God. But now there was not an 
 obstacle in the way, and I resolved, without further 
 delay, to obey Christ in the ordinance of baptism. 
 
 October 14. Arose in a calm, happy state of 
 mind, and spent the morning in devotional exercises. 
 At eleven o'clock, heard a sermon delivered in the 
 village of Rutland, after which I was baptized by 
 the Rev. Cyrus Stilson, of the State of Maine, being 
 in the seventeenth year of my age. Joined the 
 Freewill Baptist Church * in Rutland, which had 
 its origin in the first church formed in the place, 
 February, 1810, believed to have been the first 
 Freewill Baptist Church in the State of Ohio. Re- 
 ceived a great blessing in the performance of this 
 solemn rite, viewing the cause of Christ of infinitely 
 more ii.<portance than all other causes combined. It 
 is, therefore, my unshaken resolution, Go<l being my 
 helper, to continue faithful to my trust till called to 
 resign this feeble body into the cold embraces of 
 death. 
 
 CHAPTER V. 
 
 PERSONAL EFP'ORTS. _ 
 
 January 1, 1839, Spent the day in reading, 
 meditation, and prayer, anxiously desiring to know 
 
 • The Freewill Baptists differ from the Begular or Calvinistic 
 Baptists principally in being Armiaians and open-communionista. 
 
32 
 
 AUTPBIOGJ^AFBY OF 
 
 my duty in reference to my Aiture coarse of life. 
 Have had the most ioteoHe desires to enter upun 
 the consecrated work of the gospel ministry. Many 
 wearidome days and sleepless nights have been spent 
 in deep reflection upon this all-important and mo< 
 mentous subject; but I greatly feel and deplore my 
 incompetency. Age, health, and inexperience seem 
 to preclude the idea of engaging at present in this ;- 
 heaven-appointed work. Have, therefore, concluded 
 to continue my studies, watch the indications of 
 Providence, and hold myself in readiness for my 
 Master's service. In the meantime, hope to be 
 found in the faithful performance of duty, as a 
 humble Christian, though laboring in a more private 
 capacity for the advancement of truth and the prog- 
 ress of the Redeemer's kingdom. Resolved, that 
 my motto shall ever be, — " Weary not in well-doing." 
 February 17. Conversed with some who, a 
 short time before, bad been almost persuaded to be 
 Christians; but found they had chosen the momen- 
 tary pleasures of the world in preference to those 
 enduring realities beyond the grave. What an un- 
 wise choice I What consummate folly ! After dis- ' 
 charging to them my duty, I left them to their own 
 reflections, and next had an intprview with a young 
 gentleman, about twenty-one years of age. He 
 manifested tiie utmost contempt for every thing sa- « 
 cred. An infidel, an idolater, or a barbarian could ■ 
 not have uttered more impious sentiments, and made ■ : 
 more sarcastic allusions. Seeing, however, that I 
 was not easily intimidated, he at length listened with : . 
 attention to my counsels. 
 
8ELAH HlfiBARD BARHETT. 
 
 as a 
 
 February 24. Wm geventeen years old. One 
 year ago I was living under the angiy frown of 
 God, pursuing the giddy scenes of folly, and seeking 
 after happiness where it never could bo found 
 When sixteen little did I think that I should, at 
 seventeen, be a practical believer, rejoicing in the 
 love of Jesus. .Praise, glory, and honor be given 
 to him who effected this change in my heart and 
 affections. 
 
 March 8. Wrote to a young person of my ac- 
 quaintance, a lengthy appeal upon the subject of 
 religion. In former years we attended the same 
 school, pursued the same studies, and joined in the 
 same amusements. Friendship existed between us. 
 But lamenting to see him neglect "the great salva- 
 tion," I labored to present the most persuasive ar- 
 guments to induce him to follow Christ. 
 
 March 24. Had considerable conversation with a 
 young gentleman, a teacher by profession. He saii 
 that he desired religion, but expressed himself unwill- 
 ing to renounce the pleasures of the world. There are 
 many such persons, who desire Christ for their endless 
 portion, but refuse to accept him upon the terms of the 
 gospel. 
 
 May 5, 6. Spent the time in Alexander. Visited 
 several families, conversed with many persons, and 
 found a few seriously impressed with divine things. A 
 number of sudden deaths had occurred in the neighbor- 
 hood, which served to admonish the careless and uncon- 
 cerned. 
 
 June 8. Conversed with a respectable fl-iend who 
 had departed from the Lord. He confessed his bwk- 
 
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 slidin^H, rpprcttiiij; that lie litul not livetl consiHtont 
 with hifl proUwHioii. He apjx'nre<l truly penitent, and 
 spoke the lionest convictions of his heart. Confidently 
 lu'lievetl that the work of jjjrace upon his heart would 
 prove effectual in bringing him back to GmJ, and to a 
 pro|K>r discharge of duty.* 
 
 June 2.3. Had n solemn interview with two young 
 gj'ntlemcu, with whom I was intimately acquainted. 
 They were both serious, and remained silent and at- 
 tentive listeners, while lalwring to ix'rsuade them to 
 ch<M)se " the strait and narrow way." They could 
 scarcely conceal the inward emotions of their heartSj 
 and were evidently near the kingdom of God. i*^r»*WiW« 
 
 Jui.Y 8. Held a lengthy conversation with a youth 
 tipon the subject of Christianity. Urged him to for- 
 sake his evil practices, seek forgiveness of his sins, and 
 yield obedience to the commands of Christ. He evi- 
 dently saw the folly of his course, and the consistency 
 of a life of faith in the Son of Go<l. Before clasing 
 the conversation he promised to reform, and, through 
 divine grace, live o life of piety, i^^i^^^'^miii^m^^mm' 
 
 July 20. Rode to Chester, a distance of fifteen 
 miles. On the way postetl up several hand-bills 
 for the p\ir{K)se of dir(H;ting the attention of the 
 thoughtless to the great concerns of «leath and eternity. 
 Conversed with one who appeared deeply awakened. 
 As we parted he promised to retire in secret, and, 
 upon his bended knees, make a full surrender of bis 
 heart to God. i^^i^i^^'^PM'<»^^^^&^'i»^^^i^-^i'^^- 
 
 * He afterward became a worthy and acceptable luiiiiater of the 
 gOBpel. 
 
SRLAH IIIBRAKD nAnRIVT. 
 
 36 
 
 of the 
 
 ■'5 ■:r 
 
 JUT-Y 21. Spent the day in tlio pluco, vLsiting 
 several faniilieH, and conversing with the in)|H>uitent. 
 They .iiauifohted much reserve in diwrloHiiig their 
 opinions, feeiingH, and deaireH. Tliin eaused me to be 
 more faithful and pointe<l in rebuking sin, anti in 
 warning them " to fli'O from the wrath to come." 
 
 July 22. Vinited a friend in dying circumstances. 
 Reason was dctlironcd, and no hope of recovery. On 
 my way homeward converstnl witli about a doeen in- 
 dividually upon the state of their souls, not one of 
 whom professed religion. Some treate<l me with much 
 respect, and appeared thankful for my instructions; 
 others seemed hardened in their sins, hostile in their 
 feeling?, and abusive in their language. 
 
 August 11. Went to Salisbury; found the people 
 seriously dis|)osed. Some could not, when the gospel 
 was urged upon their consideration, refrain from weep- 
 ing; yet they seemed unwilling to separate themselves 
 from the world, and make a public avowal of their 
 faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. 
 
 August 31. Rode to Alexander, visitecl a number 
 of friends, and conversed much upon religious topics. 
 Found many ardent, devoted Christians, with whom I 
 enjoyed nuich happiness. 
 
 Hejtembeu 1. Left for Bedford, where I found 
 some inquirers. Thence to Scipio, and thence home, 
 where I arrival at a late hour, weary and exhausted. 
 But I regretted not the labors of the day, believing 
 that the time was profitably spent in the service of my 
 heavenly Father. « 
 
 Sepi'ember 6. Visited an old lady supposed to be 
 near the close of life. Made inquiry in regard to tha/ 
 
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 1. 
 
 M AUTOBIOORAPHY OF 
 
 State of her mind ; found that nho was happy in tho 
 inuuoiliute pro»i|)ect of death. " Oh, how g<xKl," said 
 slip, " Ih the Lonl I I have no reanon to complain ; my 
 afHiotiouH are none too (;reat." Skeptics can not thug 
 rejoice in the gloomy hour of adversity ; for religion is 
 the only source of comfort in siuknesH and in deaih. 
 
 Skptkmukr 22. Reproved on the rood a youthful 
 company of Sabbath-breakers, but to little effect. 
 Afler divine service called upon a lady in affliction. 
 She had formerly been an active meral)er of the 
 church ; but had backslidden. Now all was dark and 
 gloomy. In the midst of temporal prosperity, sick- 
 ness had overtaken her, from which she scarcely ex- 
 pected t4J recover. She lamented, in language, which 
 can not be described, her past unfaithfulness, — a warn- 
 ing to lukewarm professors. 
 
 Septembkr 29. Came to Scipio ; found a good re- 
 vival in progress. Joined in the work, laboring with 
 the people of God for the advancement of Zion's cauHe. 
 Never were professors more ardently engat'od, and sin- 
 ners more solemnly alarmed. The most powerful argii • 
 ments and impressive appeals arc made, and as a result 
 fifty, in the morning of life, have professed to experi- 
 ence a saving change. Oh, how delightful to see those, 
 who had formerly sought for happiness in the agiuse- 
 ments of the world, now seeking the religion of Christ, 
 wherein is true happiness! 
 
 December 31. Was brought to behold the close of 
 another year. I looked for v^rd to the future, and con- 
 sidered that a few more y :» s would close my existence 
 on these mundane short i^. Prayed that the Lord 
 would protect me through this short life, help me to 
 
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BELAH HIBBARD HARUKTT. 
 
 ppy in tlio 
 ;«kmI," said 
 plain ; my 
 n not thus 
 religion ib 
 <l«iih. 
 a youthful 
 tie effect, 
 affliction, 
 if of the 
 dark and 
 •ity, sick- 
 ircely ex- 
 ige. which 
 —a warn- 
 good re- 
 ring with 
 n's cauHe. 
 , and sin- 
 ■ful argil • 
 B a result 
 
 ex per i- 
 ice those, 
 e apfiuse- 
 f Christ, 
 
 1 close of 
 and con- 
 jxistence 
 le Lord 
 
 p me to • 
 
 overcome temptationn, and finally receive me up Into 
 the bright mauaiuiui of juy and feliuitv ! 
 
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 ■'/.f-^' ' ■■■^^'CHAPTE'R VI. " -'^ *"'•'! 
 
 WRITINO FOB THE PKE8g» -.' 
 
 February 24, 1840. Was permitted to see the 
 completion of eighteen years of my life. Was led to 
 reflect upon the present mournful condition of the 
 world. Alas! how many are " in the gall of bitterness 
 and in the bond of iniquity!" How many are 
 thoughtlessly sporting over the brink of death ! With 
 aching heart and weeping eyes, I deplored their miser- 
 able state. Heretofore my exertions were confined 
 within the limited circle of my acquaintance; yet the 
 wants of the perishing needy abroad prompted me to 
 enlarge the sphere of my efforts. But what should I 
 do? I resolved to call to my aid the pen, and jwrmit 
 it to speak to the world through the medium of the 
 press. With this object in view, have written for the 
 Morning ^ar, a weekly religious paper, pablishetl at 
 Dover, New Hampshire, three anonymous articles for 
 publication. 
 
 April 16. Found that my communications for the 
 Morning Star had met a favorable reception. This 
 being my first attempt at writing for the press, I felt 
 much encouraged, and completed for publication 
 another article, in which were presented motive to 
 early piety. Knowing the temptations of the young, 
 and the obe^les to conrersion, I was exceedingly de- 
 
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 A-i-^fi If:.. 
 
 1 
 
38 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OP 
 
 sirous to do all in ray power to persuade theiu to 
 Clirist. But without God's blessing all is useless.; .»-ff 
 
 July 24. Furnished for the Freewill Bapiid 
 Quarterly Magazine an article entitled " Professors of 
 Christianity should Live in Accordance with Their Pro- 
 fession." Attempted, first, to show that many pro- 
 fessors betray their piafession by indulging in ex- 
 cessive levity f harboring a revengeful spirit; par- 
 taking of the intoxicating bowl ; indulging in unlawful 
 recreations; yielding to the sway of ])a8sion ; conform- 
 ing to the world ; seeking after worldly honors ; grati- 
 fying prida; disdaining the j)oor; oppressing the weak; 
 worshiping mammon. Secondly, showed that pro- 
 fessors should be holy, humble, watchful, prayerful, 
 self-denying, temperate, patient, benevolent, useful, • 
 Thirdly, offered some reasons why all professors should 
 live in accordance with their profession, so that their 
 influence might, like the rays oi the rising sun, extend 
 for and wide.,,: ,^,,14:. \^.„-m,- i/irr/h., ^i-J-Mim^/Ktf .«»?t&S/s>. 
 
 Septembke 9. Prepared a few articles for the 
 Morning Star, one of which contained a brief sketch 
 of exiMfrience, closing v*ith an earnest appeal to all nn- 
 converted youth to "seek first the kingdom of God." 
 Another, upon the uncertainty of life, reminding the 
 reader, as a warning, that not less than eighty-six 
 thousand persons die every twenty-four hours; 
 another, upon the subject of death, showing how its 
 sting may be removed, and victory over the grave 
 achieved ; another, upon a practical subject, inculcating 
 the sentiment that, whosoever will save his life shall 
 lose it, but whosoever will lose his life for Christ's 
 sake, the same shall save it. 
 
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 ;rsuatle tlieni to 
 II is useless. 
 VreewiU Baptist 
 1 " Professors of 
 with Tiieir Pro- 
 tliat many pro- 
 Jdulging in ex- 
 'ul spirit; par- 
 :ing in unlawful 
 Bsion ; oonfonn- 
 f honors ; grati- 
 ssing the weak ; 
 wed that pro- 
 hful, prayerful, 
 lent, useful, 
 rofessors should 
 i, 80 that their 
 ng sun, extend 
 
 rticles for the 
 a brief sketch 
 >peal to all un- 
 :dora of God." 
 reminding the 
 lan eighty-six 
 -four hours ; 
 )wi!ng how its 
 fer the grave 
 ct, inculcating 
 i his life shall 
 B for Christ's 
 
 BELAH UIBBARO BARRETT. 
 
 39 
 
 Septkmbeb 15. Was happy to learn that my 
 article for the FreemU Baptist Quarterly Magazine 
 had appeared. This was the source of still greater 
 encouragement, having much cause for thankfulness 
 that it was ever suggested to me to wield the i)en. 
 True, I had previously written some on religious sub- 
 jects by way of private correspondence; but, regard- 
 ing myself incompetent to write for the press, had 
 refrained, until quite recently, from making any 
 attempts of the kind. 
 
 December 10. Furnished for the Moving Star 
 notwithstanding my feebleness, a series of articles 
 addressed to youth. Endeavored to present the most 
 w^eighty motives to induce a compliance with the terms 
 of salvation. The death and sufferings of Christ, the 
 invitations of the gospel, the strivings of the Holy 
 Spirit, the uncertainty of life, and many like con- 
 siderations, were presented as inducements to turn 
 from sm to holiness, from darkness to light, from 
 death to life. Also, forwarded another article, con- 
 taining reflections upon the closing year, in which I 
 observed that, during the past ye«r, myriads had been 
 hurried to the grave, and that, before the close of 
 another year, some of us might meet a similar fate: 
 hence, the necessity of living in immediate prepara- 
 tion for that solemn and trying hour,— death 
 
 December 31, Having so fa- been suc^'essful in 
 writing for the press, was resolved to improve my 
 t^dcnt for composition, such as it is. and devote as 
 mucli time as possible to writing ui^n moral and re- 
 ligious subjects. Have already become a regular am- 
 tributor to the Mm^ing Star, and shall endeavor to 
 
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 40 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OP 
 
 write for other paftera and periodicals as opportunity 
 may present. Oil, tliat my feeble elforts may be at- 
 tended witli tlie divine blessing! ,\:!m^';^fJ^ ' 
 
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 .M.<,:;v.:|t CHAPTER VII. [.Mm-^t 
 
 LABORS AS A TEACHER. v 
 
 August 9, 1841. Opened a select school in Rut- 
 land. Informed my pupils that I should not lay 
 down any rigorous or oppressive rules for their ob- 
 servance, but would expect them to pursue a con- 
 sistent course of conduct. Gave them to understand 
 that I should be decided and unyielding in my requi- 
 sitions, but would invariably strive to treat each one 
 with kindness, sympathizing with all, but showing 
 partiality to none. Besides, I should do all in my 
 |K>wer to encourage them in the prosecution of their 
 studies, and impart instruction suitably adapted to 
 their age and circumstances; tjiat I should be pleased 
 to see them using corresponding exertions, improving 
 the powers of their minds, cultivating a tad« for lit- 
 erature, and perfecting themselves for useful members 
 of society. And, further, that I should ever feel a 
 deep solicitude for their spiritual welfare, and should 
 frequently remind them of the duty they owe to God, 
 to themselves, and to the world. f ;, 
 
 October 29. Closed my first term. As it com- 
 menced, 80 it closed, in friendship and harmony. All 
 appeared pleased, with a few exceptions, with my 
 manner and mode of instruction. All my pupils had 
 
 
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 8ELAH HIBnARD BABRKTT. 
 
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 pportunity 
 nay be at- 
 
 I in Rut- 
 l not lay 
 their ob- 
 le a con* 
 iderstand 
 ny requi-. 
 each one 
 
 showing 
 tl in my 
 
 of their 
 »pted to 
 ! pleased 
 iproving 
 ! for lit- 
 nembers , 
 r feel a 
 I should 
 to God, 
 
 it com- 
 
 y. All 
 
 ith my 
 »ila h&d 
 
 made some progress in their studies, and a few had 
 excelled, wliich added much to my reputation as a 
 teaciier, securing to me warm and ardent friends. 
 Received a recommendation, signed by my employers 
 and the citizens of the place, speaking in commend- 
 able terms of my qualifications, etc. Under all thei.a 
 favorable circumstances, I couRl reflect upon the past 
 three months with emotions of mingled pleasure. s 
 December 6. Comrat.iced a public school in 
 another part of the town, under still more flattering 
 prospects. Public confidence in my ability to teach is 
 increasing, which relieves my mind of much em*^ 
 barrjissment. It shall, therefore, be my aim to retain 
 the confidence so confidingly reposed in me. One 
 word of encouragement, from a proper source, does 
 more to ])rotnote cheerfulness, preserve the health, and 
 restore a just equilibrium of the faculties than all the 
 medicines and tonics in the world. 
 
 May 28, 1842. Closed this day the thi^d terra of 
 my school. In the afternoon was much gratified to 
 hear my younger pupils recite two hundred and fifty 
 verses, mostly poetry. Not being permitted to open 
 and close the school with the usual religious exercises 
 improved every favorable opportunity to instill in their 
 rain'' principles of Christianity. My instructions 
 
 weiv . d to from time to time with attention, and 
 
 apjiea. ■ m xert a salutary influence. 
 
 Novs-. ^. R 28. Entered upon my fourth term,'!' 
 having been confine<l several months with illnesa. 
 Although I have not fully regained my health, yet, 
 the business of teaching bein^ so congenial with my?P 
 feelings and inclinations, am encouraged to hope that** 
 
M . i 
 
 III 
 
 4^ AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 my labors will not prevent the furtlier restoration 
 of health. Employment of this nature afford? so 
 much mental pleasure, that I sometimes forget my 
 infirmities; for there is no pleto^.e equal to that of 
 doing good. 
 
 January 28, 1843. Attended a large public meeting 
 in the vicinity of my former labors as a teacher, whei-e 
 a glorious revival of God's work is in progress. A 
 nun:' -r of my pupils, whom I had so often warned 
 to &, ' - wrath to come, are rejoicing in hope. 
 
 One of number, the son of a clergyman, very 
 
 humbly asKCtl my forgiveness for his ill behavior 
 during tiie preceding winter. Told him I could 
 frwly forgive all, and exhortetl him ever to live the • 
 life of the righteous. With flowing tears he prom- 
 ised, by the assistance of God, that he would endeavor 
 to do so. Among the subjects of the work, was one 
 of my employers, whom I highly esteemed for his many ' 
 amiable traits of character. He was a person of com- 
 manding influence, had been a merchant, had moved 
 in the gay and fashionable circles of life, but had 
 openly avowed himself as skeptical upon the funda- 
 mental doctrines of the Bible. Upon the day of 
 his baptism, he stood upon the bank ot the stream, 
 surrounded by a large concourse of ))eople, and in 
 their presence declared that the world could afford 
 him no jwrmanent happiness. In the most pathetic 
 language, he earnestly ontrcate<l his friends and ac- 
 quaintances to be sincere in the avowal of their re- 
 ligious belief, and not deceive others, as he had too 
 frequently done, by the declaration of principles 
 which they do not believe. After this he, mtk a 
 
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SKLAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 restoration 
 affordp so 
 forget my 
 
 ic meetiug 
 
 ler, whei-e 
 
 gress. A 
 
 n warned 
 
 in hope. 
 
 lan, very 
 
 behavior 
 
 I could 
 
 > live the • 
 he prom- 
 endeavor 
 
 , was one 
 his many ' 
 1 of com- 
 id moved 
 but had 
 le funda- 
 ! day of 
 e stream, 
 
 > and in 
 lid afford 
 t pathetic 
 I and ae- 
 
 their re- 
 had too 
 principles 
 , with a 
 
 number of others, was le<l down into the streiim by 
 the administrator, and buried with Christ in bap- 
 tism. Thus, in beholding the goodness of God in 
 the conversion of those for whom I had felt so 
 much solicitude, I could no longer mourn, but re- 
 joice with joy unspeakable. 
 
 Febuuaby 17. Observed great seriousness in my 
 school as it expires to^-day. My closing address ap- 
 peared to have its desired effects. Endeavored to 
 impart such advice as I thought would prove bene- 
 ficial to my pupils in future years, for which they 
 appeared thankful. In conclusion, told them, if 
 we never met again in the school-room, I hoped 
 that we should be prepared to meet in heaven, at 
 which several were affected and wept. After this 
 last and solemn interview closed, I immediately left 
 the place, and soon found myself comfortably seated, 
 on a cold wintry evening, in the midst of the fam- 
 ily circle, enjoying once more the pleasures of home, 
 and the society of my parents and sisters. j* 
 
 February 24. Am this day twenty-one years 
 'of age. The long-looked-for day has at length ar- 
 rived. Years ago plans for the future were matured ; 
 fcut how futile and insignificant they now appear! 
 How delusive are our future hopes and expectations 
 of earthly felicity! Prosperity can not be expected 
 without a firm reliance upon Him, in whose hands 
 is the destiny of all things. Upon Him all are de- 
 pendent for health, life, and happiness. Vain are 
 all human efforts without his aid and assistance. 
 
 May 20. Bid adieu to the parental roof, with 
 sensations not easily Jescribed, for the purpose of 
 
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 , , AUTOBIOGRAPHY OP 
 
 entering npon a new field of lal)or. Hitherto I 
 liad resided in or near my native town, but ■'vas 
 now, for the first time, leaving lioine and friends, 
 to take up my abode among strangers. But the 
 reflection that I was under the care of nay heavenly 
 Father, afforded oonsojation, dispelling the gloomir 
 nesfl that pervaded my mind. 
 
 May 22. Met in the school-room a respectable 
 band of youth, placed for a season under my care 
 and instruction. The building occupietl is situated 
 on an eminence, near the dividing line of two 
 townships — Addison and Cheshire — from which is 
 an extensive view of Nature's scenery. This rural 
 location, all things considered, is as delightful as 
 any place in which I ever taught. And what af- 
 fords more pleasure is, that my pupils are kind and 
 obliging, and manifest, by their studious habits, a 
 desire for improvement. 
 
 November 6. Opened the winter terra r.( my 
 school where the preceding summer had been spent. 
 The school has greatly increased, and I indulge the 
 jjleasing hope of spending the winter profitably, 
 both to myself and pupils. How happy to be 
 usefully employed from day to day! Were it not 
 for this consideration, I should sometimes sink under 
 discouragements. But the heart-cheering hopes pre- 
 sented in the gospel stimulate nie to active exertions 
 for the good of others, even when feeble health 
 would justify an excuse. ■'M^mliimmP^:^^^^ 
 
 April 8, 1844. Commenced my spring term in 
 Cheshire and Addison. Was happy to meet in the 
 school-room my former pupils, whose cheerful coun- 
 
8ELAH RTBBARD BAIltlETT. 
 
 4ft 
 
 tPiiancos plainly iiHlicated that tliey were again 
 ready to listen to instruction, and eager to acquire 
 knowlwlge. Looking upon the past, can now see 
 some of the fruits of my labors for the improvement 
 of the young. About a year ago, commenced teach- 
 ing in this place, expecting to close my labors at 
 the expiration of the first term j but, contrary to 
 my expectations, was solicited to continue my efforts, 
 which, I have reason to believe, have not been use- 
 less. Have much, indeed, to encourage me in the 
 prosecution of my work, believing that the positica 
 which I occupy is one upon which the divine blessing 
 may be expected. 
 
 July 8. Entered upon my summer term, in an 
 adjoining neighborhood, with health much impaired. 
 The location of this school is very pleasant, being 
 near the Ohio River. Yet amidst all this plea-sattt 
 scenery, a gloom pervades my mind, the cause of 
 which I am unable to explain. . ^j 
 
 December 7. Have learned more fully than ever 
 the instability of earthly things. Immediately after 
 commencing my winter school, a cousin of mine, also 
 a teacher, died in Addison, after an illness of two 
 weeks, aged twenty-two years. In the meantime 
 I took the contagion, returned to Rutland, and was 
 confined to my room for several weeks. From the 
 nature of my complaint and the sufferings through 
 which I passed, I did not expect to survive but a 
 very few days. In view of this, the passing moments, 
 as far as strength permitted, were spent in prayer, 
 entreating the Lord to prepare me for the soieniu 
 change of death. In a few days, however, hopeful 
 
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 fl /f AUTOBIOQBAPHY OF ■> 
 
 eymptoms of recovery were visible, and T am now 
 rising from a sick-, and, as I had 8up|)oeed, a de<tth- 
 bed. May this late affliction be sanctified to my 
 spiritual good, and stimulate me to greater exertions 
 in the cause of Christ I • .-^ ^anm**/- 'i^Jvfnr'pvi^ m> 
 
 CHAPTER VII I*(^i^li fc ,l?*i^ 
 
 £NTBANCE UPON THE MINISTRY. 
 
 February 24, 1845. Am twenty -three years of 
 age, which reminds me of the rapid flight of time. 
 During the last few years, many of my associates with 
 whom I commenced life, have fallen victims to the 
 ruthless hand of death. But why have I been spared? 
 God, for some purpose, lengthens out the brittle thread 
 of life. It is, therefore, obligatory upon me to im- 
 prove the fleeting momeuts. " Whataoever thy hand 
 findeth to do, do it with thy might." "The night 
 cometh, in which no man can work," — the night of 
 death, — the termination of man's brief and fugitive 
 existence. Indeed, so short and uncertain is life that 
 it requires unceasing care and vigilance to perform 
 " life's great ends." ;MW^*i!,t|M»lifete* a^ S^ 
 
 March 8. Am deeply impressed with the im- 
 portance of entering immediately into the work of the 
 gospel ministry, — a work toward which I have felt 
 myself drawn from the first hour I believed in Jesus. 
 Though, from the time I made a public profession of 
 religion till the present, I have been unremitting in 
 my labors, conversing with the impenitent, taking an 
 
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8KLAH HIBBARD BAKRETT. 
 
 . am now 
 
 I, a detth- 
 
 sd to my 
 
 exertipDfl 
 
 BY. 
 
 years of 
 
 of time. 
 
 iates with 
 
 18 to the 
 
 n spared? 
 
 :le thread 
 
 le to im- 
 
 thy hand 
 
 'he night 
 
 night of 
 
 fugitive 
 
 life that 
 
 perform 
 
 the im* 
 rk of tiie 
 have felt 
 in Jesns. 
 ession of 
 itting in 
 iking an 
 
 active part in prayer-meetings, writing for the press, 
 teaching, etc., yet I have not been fully satiuBed. To 
 see multitudes pursuing^ the road to ruin and death, is 
 a scene upon which I can not look with indifference. 
 During my late illness, conscience, that faithful moni- 
 tor, reproved me for neglect of duty. Resolving to 
 walk in all the " Lord's ap|)ointed ways," I no longer 
 halt between two opinions. God, I believe, has made 
 it my indispensable duty to perform some humble part 
 in his vineyard. " The harvest truly is plenteous ; but 
 the laborers are few." To-day attended monthly meet- 
 ing in Rutland, a privilege not enjoyed for five months 
 in consequence of absence and sickness. Enjoyed u 
 happy but solemn season in giving a narrative of the 
 various exercises of my mind relative to the subject of 
 preaching. The church, after deliberating upon the 
 matter, voted unanimously to give me license to 
 ])reach. After returning home, retired in secret, and 
 with tears prayed the Lord to pardon my imperfevtious' 
 and bless my future labors. 
 
 Aprii^ 6. Fulfilled an appointment which had been 
 previouhly made in Rutland. Under a humbling 
 sense of my unworthiness, wended my way, at an early 
 hour, to the place of worship, endeavoring to compose 
 my mind for the contemplated exercises of the day. 
 "While thus absorbed in thought, the people began, to 
 assemble, the appointed hour having arrive<l. But, 
 being disappointed in the character of the audience, I 
 was immediately thrown into doubt and perplexity. 
 Having supposed that few would be present, consisting 
 mostly of professors, I had, the preceding week, medi- 
 tated upon a subject from which I intended to speak,-.;^, 
 
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 AUTOBIOOTlArHY OF 
 
 n siihjcft, as I thi>n>;lit, well iidnptcH] to the moral and 
 flpiritiml wantH <if hik-Ii an aswmhiy an hm\ bien 
 pictured hcforo my mind. How great, then, wus my 
 surprise to we tlie house densely fiiU^ with spectators, 
 chiefly young [)eople, who had come fur and near, to 
 hear my first di(M!ourse, many of whom were my early 
 usHoeiutesI Instead of having a CMiristian audienw, as 
 was anticipated, far the greater proportion of the as- 
 scmlily were non-prt»fessors, wiiosc chief iiappiness 
 tionsisted in the pleasures of tlie world. The presence 
 of one jMTson who seldom attended ))uhliR worship, 
 and whose private opinions were known to be hostile 
 to the divine ti>achings of the Bible, tended in particu- 
 lar to embarrass me. These things combined seemed 
 enough to crush my spirit and sink me into despair. 
 But reflecting that God had never f<»rsaken me, all my 
 fears vanished, and instantly 0(!curred to recollection 
 the words of Solomon, Ecclesiastes xii, 1 : " Re- 
 meml)er now thy Creator in the days of thy yoijtli, 
 while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, 
 when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them." 
 Upon this text, which was considered more applicable 
 to the occasion than the one originally selected, I was 
 enabled to speak about three-fourths of an hour, with 
 much calmness and freedom. The audience paid 
 candid attention, and the individual, whom I so ranch 
 feared on account of his skepticism, was the first one 
 to speak approvingly of the effort. Thus, by putting 
 my trust in God, I returned from the meeting in a 
 happy state of mind, praising the Lord for the suf- 
 ficiency of his grace in delivering me from temptations, 
 doubts, and unbelief. 
 
BKLAH HIBBARD BAaRRTT. 
 
 49 
 
 June 8. Preachwl in Cheshire from 1 Peter v, 8: 
 " Be sober, be vigilant, becau8c your adversary the 
 devil, an a niering lion, walketh about, socking whom 
 he may devour." Endeavored to ^ow the necessity 
 of being solter and vigilant, in order to achieve a 
 triumphant victory over that enemy who seeks to de- 
 stroy both soul and body. After closing, several of 
 the brethren exhort«d with much engagedness, warning 
 all to take hee<l to the diwourse. The serious at- 
 tention of the congregation, together with the testi- 
 , monies given, evinced a determination among pro- 
 fessors to ooittend earnestly for the faith once delivere<l 
 to the saints, and to resist with boldness <he adversary. 
 
 June 15. Deliveretl a discourse in Morgan from 
 Nahum i, 7: "The Ijord is goo<l, a stronghold in 
 the day of trouble, and he knoweth them that trust in 
 him." Having been confined to my room with illnesq 
 most of the preceding week, I felt poorly prepared for 
 the duties of the day. But as the appointment hnd 
 been standing for some time, I felt under obligation, if 
 possible, to fulfill it. Early in the morning rode from 
 the place where I had held meeting the previous 
 Sabbath, and arrived at my appointment two hours be- 
 fore the time, which was spent in rest. Still it seemed 
 impossible to speak on the occasion. But while the 
 people were assembling, feeling a new impulse, my 
 strength seemed renewed. With a degree of pleasure, 
 I commenced the exercises, and spoke one liour fi-om 
 the passage above named. Before concluding the 
 services, many testified to the goodness of God, and 
 could say that they had ever found the Lord " a strong- 
 hold in the day of trouble." After seeing the happy 
 
AUTOBIOanAPMY OF 
 
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 results of the meeting, I «1ul not regret the labor be- 
 ■towed, though done in muclj weakncuH. ] :-:;«^fK J) 
 
 June 20. Have hopeil, but in vuin, fbr a better 
 state of health. What I have long feared has at 
 length come upon, me. Dy9|>e|)8ia, in it« most aggra- 
 vated form, has nearly prontrated my system, both 
 pljysieally and mentally. Seeing little or no pro«iHH!t 
 of imme<liate recovery, I retnrnetl with great fteble- 
 ness to Rutland, and arrivetl there as the hud was set- 
 ting in the westt'rn horizon. l-iooking upon this sub- 
 lime Hi»ectacle, 1 mentally exclaimed, " As the day is 
 tern)inating, so is the [teruHl of my probation closing." 
 Entering ^wi'.h trembling stejw the dwelling which had 
 l)een left only a few days before, many tender asMioi- 
 ations crowded instantaneously into my mind, which so 
 affected me that I could scarcely refrain from wt^eping. 
 I thought of childhoiKl days, when healtii glowed upon 
 ray counteuanw, and every surrounding object gave a 
 zest to life. Contrasting my present condition with 
 what it once was, caused feelings not easily dcscribctl. 
 
 July 2. Being still unable to hold meetings, or 
 even to meet with the people of God, have spent the 
 past week in writing for the Myrtle, a Sabbath-school 
 ])aper publishetl at Dover, New Hampshire. By writ- 
 ing a paragraph at a time, have been enablc«l to furnish 
 sixteen short articles, which have been forwarded to the 
 editor, llev. Elias Hutchins. Though unable to speak 
 scarcely above a whisper, have had sufficient strength 
 to wield the pen, for which I feel truly thankful. 
 
 Jui>Y 16. Wrote a lengthy article on " Holiness, " 
 in which were presented six Scripture reasons why all 
 men should, in this life, live holy. Forwarded it for 
 
 4 
 
HKT.All IIIFtRARD nATmfrTT. 
 
 the (VouM and Journal, n roHgioiiH paper i.^Hiird nt Co- 
 liinihiiA, ()lii«i. AImo, HPiit n coniiniinication for the 
 Morninff Star, entitle*! " Dying Testiinoniefl of Unhe- 
 lioverH." Gnve the names of twelve persons, inostly 
 noted infidelH, together with their dying words, show- 
 ing that the Christian religion is esscntiully necessary 
 in the iiour of dissolving nature. In conolnsion, nsed 
 the most forcible Inngnngc to convince all nnbelievcrs 
 and neglecters of their need of n Savior. 
 
 June 23. Fnrnished an article for the OaHipolis 
 Journal, on the " Value and Improvement of Time." 
 Illnstrateil the sinfulness of niisimproving time, show- 
 ing how much might he done by a faithful and diligent 
 improvement of the passing moments. Again, time 
 being more precious than gold and silver, urged the 
 importance of turning it to gooil account. 
 
 AuousT 24. Attende<l a meeting in Cheshire. 
 As the minister who was expected to officiate did 
 not arrive, I was solicited to address the congre- 
 gation. Although very feeble, complied with the 
 request, ond spoke from Revelation ii, 10: "Be thou 
 faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown 
 of life." Considering the weakness of my vocal 
 organs and the excessive heat, proceeded with greater 
 ease than was anticipated. The assembly was large, 
 and on some the Word appearal to have effect. 
 
 September 26. Wrote an anonymous communi- 
 cation for the Cincinnati Morning Herald, a daily 
 paper, published and edited by Dr. Bailey. The 
 topic under consideration was one of a moral na- 
 ture, upon which I wrote with much warmth und 
 feeling. ■'^. -• ■tt'-'',»«s*r{ff-*«i*'"ftn'j^^l fiij-fiflWi.Sl/ 
 
 lililiBBa 
 
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 51 
 
 AUTOBIOaRAPHY OF 
 
 November 6. Complete*! two cohinms on " In- 
 tennxrance" for the Meigs County Tma<, published 
 at Pomeroy. Eiid(mvored to show the nectfsiiy of 
 strict tomperanoc in all things, a consideration often 
 overlooked by many who dwe'! altogether upon the 
 use of intoxicating drinks. Such omit other evils, 
 though less formidable, but perhaps not less de- 
 structive to human Hfe. 
 
 December 31. Regret that ill health has, the 
 past year, compelled me to abridge my public labors 
 to so great an extent. But I murmur not. I re- 
 joice that every means of usefulness has not been 
 cut off; for I have been able to compose and write 
 fifty articles for the Morning Star. This, in my 
 present feebleness, is the source of much consolation. 
 
 
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 CHAPTER IX. 
 
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 PUBLIC LABORS. 
 
 January 28, 1846. Completed for publication a 
 lengthy article on " Popeiy." Atteraptf-d to show 
 the legitimate fruits of Romanism, warning all to 
 have no connection with ts institutions, nor con- 
 tribute funds for the support of the same. This 
 was urged from considerations of the highest mo- 
 raent, believing that no reformation had been effected 
 in this pretended holy churoh, which claims to be 
 the only true church, 'jy fW:--('i/f'^|^''^^:iiJff''''nc.^f«^--^?r vi 
 
 May 4. Received from the press, at Athens, a 
 
 ''isf?-^0im^mt»^mimw/Mtmi^ms^i^^, 
 
SELAH HIBBAItD BABRETT. 
 
 53 
 
 ns on ** In- 
 '«, published 
 netufsity of 
 irtiCoa often 
 Br upon the 
 other evils, 
 lot lesH de- 
 
 th has, the 
 jublic labors 
 
 not. I re- 
 js not been 
 le and write 
 his, in my 
 
 consolation. 
 
 lublicntion a 
 ed to show 
 Tiing all to 
 ns, nor con- 
 ame. This 
 iiighest mo- 
 >een eifected 
 laims to be 
 
 ; Athens, a 
 
 "Phrenological Chart," which I had recently com- 
 piled for publication. It is printed in pamphlet 
 form, containing about a dozen pages, describing 
 the primary mental powers in seven different de- 
 grees of development. 
 
 May 31. Preached in Rutland, which is the 
 first time for several months that I had held a 
 meeting, being in feeble health. Was thankful for 
 one more privilege of speaking upon the momentous 
 concerns of eternity, while the audience appeared 
 equally thankful to hear the Word. 
 
 June 21. Preached to an assembly of youth, who 
 paid good altention. They have a flourishing Sab- 
 bath-school. It was delightful to see children from 
 four years of age to persons of mature years re- 
 ceiving instruction from the word of Got!. The 
 superintendent, teachers, and scholars, also attendetl 
 the meeting. As the most of them were uncon- 
 verted, I warned them to prepare without delay for 
 death. The exhortation appeared to produce serious 
 impressions, which, it was hoped, might fin.'^lly result 
 in their conversion to Christ. 
 
 * Jui^Y 16. Went to Kygerville, a small town on 
 Kyger Creek, Gallia County. In the evening gave 
 a lecture on Phrenology, showing the utility of tiie 
 science, when properly understood and applied to 
 the human character. Being the first le< 'ure of the 
 kind delivered in the place, nearly the whole village 
 and neighborhood collected at an early hour, filling 
 the house to overflowing. 
 
 July 19. Preached in tlie south-west part of 
 Cheshire. In consequence of the inclemency of the 
 
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 54 
 
 AtrrOBIOORAPHY OF 
 
 weather, the audience was small, but God ('id not 
 witlihold 'is blessing. Those present apj>caretl like 
 a little band, braring Va standard of their divine 
 Maxtor. After the cloa? of the meeting, walked 
 two miles in a severe storoi, from which I received 
 no apparent injury. ivb^aimiii^rmbi:'.<.^:ij-x:7^;^j^,; 
 
 July 26. Preached in Rutland, desiring most 
 earnestly the conversion of sinners. Scarcely knew 
 when to cease pleading with them, fearing that they 
 would, to their regret, neglect the invitations of the 
 Gospel. "When I clo8e<l, found, to my surprise, that 
 I had spoken about two hours. 
 
 July 29. Forwardctl for the Morning Star com- 
 munications on various religious subjects. Much of 
 iny time, when not absent, is thus employed iu 
 writing for the press. By this means huve free 
 access to many iu distant parts of the country, whom 
 I shall never see in time. Am also happy to loarn 
 that many of my articles are copied into other 
 papers, thereby extending their circulation, which 
 encourages me to be indefatigable in exertions of 
 this nature. May I, then, not only speak, but write 
 y'd\y an eye single to the glory of God ! 
 
 August 10. Lectured this evening in Middle- 
 port, a flourishing town, situated on the Ohio River. 
 The audience was composed of different classes,—*! 
 judges, physicians, merchants, teachers, and" m»i- 
 chanics, — who listened with resfHjctful attention. One, 
 who thought himself wise above the rest, propounded 
 a question which he no doubt considered nnan- 
 swcrable. Being able to answer it readily, to his 
 own satisfaction, he relapsed into silence. -v* ..j 
 
*>^ 
 
 August 11. Attended in Pomeroy, two miles 
 above Middleport, a mass meeting, at which about 
 two thousand persons of both sexes were present. 
 It was solemn to reflect that, in a few years, they 
 would be laid in the dust, and their names forgotten. 
 
 August 26. Delivered in Rutland an address on 
 temperance, in which some interest was manifested 
 by the friends of the cause. Others, however, were 
 indifferent, and some opposed to taking any action 
 on the subject ; but notwithstanding this the pledge 
 was circulated, and about a dozen signatures ob- 
 tained. 
 
 August 28. Intend hereafter to make, as far as 
 imjxirfect health and other duties will permit, the 
 following daily distribution of my time: Devote 
 eight hours to manual labor; eight hours to study; 
 and eight hours in sleep. This natural division of 
 time seems best calculated to preserve the health, to 
 afford physical and intellectual enjoyments, and to 
 secure the greatest amount of happine&s and useful- 
 ness. 
 
 September 12. Spoke as usual. God's powt 
 was present to bless, and many bore public testimony 
 to the truth, which produced a thrilling v .icct. All 
 seemed to be suitably affectetl with divine things. 
 Learned that several, a few miles distant, had ex- 
 perienced emancipating grace. 
 
 September 30. Traveled and attended meetings 
 at three different places. At the first one preached; 
 at the second exhorted ; at the third prayed. Trust 
 that good was done in the name of the holy child 
 Jesus. ' 
 
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 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
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 :ii 
 
 OcTOBER 16. Wrote an article on the "Power 
 of Prejudice" for the American Water-Ourt Advocate, 
 a new work, edited and published by Dr. Cope, at 
 Salem, Ciumbiana County, Ohio. :Mm^.^^Mmi^0i* 
 
 ^>0V£MB£R 2. Have, in compliance with the so- 
 licitations of friends, consented to spend the ensuing 
 winter in teaching. Opened a school in Cheshire, 
 yet not without fears that another failure of health 
 would be the result. 
 
 November 14. Wrote an article for the Gallipolia 
 Journal, entitled "Important Considerations to Par- 
 ents and Guardians." My chief object was to awaken 
 the attention of the public to the interests of educa- 
 tion, and the education of the young and rising gen- 
 ciation. Although great apathy exists on the subject, 
 yet I desire to leave no means untried for the advance- 
 ment of a cause so laiidable. 
 
 December 31. Reflected upon the past year, the 
 events of which were such as to call forth expressions 
 of gratitude. Besides my other labors this year, I 
 liave also written and forwarded for the Morning Star 
 about thirty articles, and also quite a number for the 
 Mifrtie, 
 
 ■ii;- r„;,;i,.v^.;,v*' CHAPTER X,,^,^^,^^-jj^.^^ 
 
 FAILURE OF HEALTH. 'f 
 
 February 17, 1847. delivered a lecture in 
 Addison. As the theme was new, the audience paid 
 the most profound attention, and appeared convinced 
 of the facts presented for their consideration. f] 
 
8ELAH HIBBARD BARRKTT. 
 
 67 
 
 February 19. Closed ray scliool in Che«lure, 
 ■with the conviction that I must abandon teaching; or 
 preaching. During the winter had the pleasure of 
 seebg the most of my pupils converted to God, 
 several of whom were baptized and united with the 
 church. Not only this, the neighborhood generally 
 were awakened, and many thoughtless sinners turned 
 from the paths of folly to the service of God. The 
 work of revival is still progressing, and, in an adjoin- 
 ing neighborhood, a gootl work of grace has com- 
 menced. . 
 
 February 24. Have now lived a quarter of a 
 century, for which I feel thankful to God. But I 
 can scarcely hope to be on the stage of action twenty- 
 five years hence. How important, then, to improve 
 time ! 
 
 February 251 Sent an article on "Secret 
 Prayer" for the Maine Freewill Baptist Bepo»Uory, 
 published at Limerick, Maine. It is edited by Rev. 
 John Buzzell and his son, Dr. James M. Buzzell, the 
 former of whom is very favorably known as one of 
 the early pioneers of the Freewill Baptist denomina- 
 tioK. 
 
 March 3. Forwarded two lengthy articles for the 
 American Waier-Oui'e Advocate. The subjects treated 
 upon were of a nature calculated, as I humbly trust, 
 to improve the mind, to enlighten the understanding, 
 and to correct erroneous views. 
 
 March 6. Wrote on " Self-Government " for the 
 We«tem Virginia Times and Gazette, a large sheet, 
 published at Wheeling. On this article I bestowed 
 considerable labor, showing that it is a sterling vir- 
 
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 AlTTOBtOORAPHY OP 
 
 tue to control at will the passions, over which com- 
 paratively few obtain tlv mastery. The individual, 
 whether he be a parent, guardian, teacher, minister, 
 or statesman, is wholly njiqualified to teach and gov- 
 ern others, if he is incapable of self-government,— of 
 holding the rein of authority Over himself. 5 
 
 Apuiii 11. One month ago had a sudden and vio- 
 lent attack of illness, from which I have not fully re- 
 covere<l. Was calm and comjwwed, as it regarded my 
 future destiny, and never enjoyed more of the pres- 
 ence of God when prostrated upon a bed of affliction. 
 Such was the happy state of my mind, that I felt a 
 willingness to depart and be with Christ; but it does 
 not ap|)ear to be the will of God to call me imme- 
 diately home. Should my life be prolonged, still feel 
 resolved, tiirough divine assistance, to resist tempta- 
 tions, and live more devoted than ever. 
 
 April 17. Made arrangements to have printed, in 
 pamphlet form, a brief sketch of my experience, con- 
 version, and some other particulars of my early life, 
 containing thirty-two pages, designed principally for 
 gratuitous distribution. 1^¥^W^*^^'^^f»j?*S|j^%?^^ 
 
 May 19. Improved the morning in writing for 
 the GalUpolis Journal. There is now presented a 
 most interesting field of Christian usefulness, in which 
 I might, if health permitted, labor to great apparent 
 protit and advantage. f;'* 
 
 May 26-29. Wrote three articles for publicatiotif f 
 the first one for the National Press, of Cincinnati, 
 which related cliiefly to sins of a national character, 
 enforcing the absolute necessity of their immediate 
 abandonment; the second for the Meigs County Times, 
 
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 idiyiduul, 
 minister, 
 and gov- 
 lent, — of 
 
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 fully re* 
 irded my 
 the pres- 
 iffliction.: 
 
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 SELAH HIBBAHD BABnETT. 1* 
 
 in which was shown that war 'd the most heathenish 
 and barlwrous of all human pursuits, ami utterly in- 
 consistent with the fundamental principles of Chris- 
 tianity ; the third for the American Water-Oure Advo- 
 cate, entitled "A few plain Facts in Hydropathy," 
 giving examples to illustrate the ptaciical utility of 
 this new system of metlical practice. , ,.!i»^^* 
 
 % August 11. Wrote on "Contentment" for the 
 Qallipolis Journal. Endeavored to show that con- 
 tentment is a great earthly blessing, aud that no one 
 can be happy without it. M^wi -u-J 
 
 •' August 13, 14. Attended the annual session of 
 the Ohio River Yearly Meeting, held in Cheshire. 
 Large and attentive congregations; but nothing 
 special occurred. ifs'¥lliniia'*«iij «ii i*^v 
 
 August 21. Assisted in forming, at Pomeroy, a 
 Teachers' Association, designed for the mutual benefit 
 of the teachers of Meigs County. 
 
 Septkmber 1. Forwarded a lengthy communica--, 
 tion for the WeMem Christian Advocate, an able sheet, 
 issued at Cincinnati by the Methodist Episcopal 
 Church. Attempted to show thrt true genuine 'happi- 
 ness does not consist in wealth, honor, and worldly 
 pleasures, but in conforming strictly to the terms of 
 the gos|)el. 
 
 September 6. Have spent a few days in an ad* 
 joining county, in which I visited a number of 
 neighborhoods, and attended several meetings. Sin- 
 ners were convicted, and saints revived. Felt muoh. 
 encouraged to labor in the service of God. 
 
 September 29. Wrote for the Watchman of the 
 Valley, a. weekly religious paper, published at Cin- 
 
ss 
 
 it AUTOBIOGRAPHY Or i. 
 
 oiunati. The article oootained a few reflections on 
 "Autumn." 
 
 October 6. Witnessed, strange as it may seem at 
 this season of the year, a terrible thunder-storm, in 
 which an old lady, a few miles distant, was instantly 
 killed. Truly, "in the midst of life we are in 
 death." 
 
 October 16, 17. Attended a series of meetings 
 in Cheshire. Preached once, and heard several ex- 
 cellent discourses. About one hundred professed 
 Christians, of different denominations, joined in com- 
 memorating the death and sufferings of Christ. The 
 efforts of God's [)eopIe were not in vain. A number 
 were brought 'o b,^hold the glorious light of the gos- 
 pel in the forgiveness and remission of their sins. 
 
 November 24. Forwarded a communication for 
 the NationtU Press, containing the testimonies of dis- 
 tinguished Southern men, in relation to the sin of 
 slavery. , .■ _-._..,',.., „. ,..^ ....;,.:. .r..':. 
 
 •■:',l:.>>',.•a^'i^^ CHAPTER Xl,.inL^'-:^Msy^ 
 
 /tS* :■■ ::■ h 'ii'myii; *jm 
 
 REVIVAL — CHURCH ORGANIZED. 
 
 January 1, 1848. Have, for the regulation of my 
 future life, before God and man, adopted several new 
 resolutions. May God help me to carry them out to 
 his glory. In the afternoon wrote an article for the 
 Western Christian Journal, edite<l and published at 
 Columbus, Ohio. Endeavored to excite in Christian 
 professors a benevolent, self-sacrificing spirit. 
 
 January 29. Spoke to a small audience, and en- 
 
eotioDg on 
 
 uy seem at 
 ■-storna, iu 
 B instantly 
 re are la 
 
 everal ex- 
 professed 
 d in coni- 
 rist. The 
 A number 
 f the gos- 
 r sins. .4 
 cation for 
 ies of d is- 
 le sin of 
 
 on of my 
 t'eral new 
 'm out to 
 e for tlie 
 lished at 
 Christian 
 
 , and en- 
 
 SELAU HtnBARD BARRETT. W 
 
 joyed much of the divine presence. It wns a season 
 of rejoicing to the saints. One returning prodigal con- 
 fessed his faults, and publicly manifeste<l a full de- 
 termination to walk humbly before God. He had 
 made a public profession in the earlier periwl of life, 
 but had for many years lived destitute of its saving in- 
 fluences. But now he appeared much awakened, and 
 warned the assembly most affectionately to avoid hiv 
 unworthy example. 
 
 February 16. Forwarded a communication to the 
 Rev. Dr. Burns, of London, England, for the General 
 Baptist BepositoTy, an excellent periodical, devoted to 
 the interests of religion. Presented some of the most 
 prominent duties of professors, urging the importance 
 of giving due attention to them, in order to be happy 
 in life and triumphant in death. May this feeble effort 
 prove a blessing to some across the wide Atlantic. 
 Have, also, recently sent fourteen articles to Dover, 
 New Hampshire, for the Morning Star. '^m^ 
 
 March 3. Wrote and forwarded for the National 
 Era a communication, containing the opinions of 
 Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Hall, Clarendon, 
 and Brougham, upon the enormous evils of war. The 
 Era has lately been established at Washington, District 
 of Colupibia, and very ably advocates the cause of 
 human rights. 
 
 April 1. Sent for the Religiom Telescope, now pub- 
 lished at Circleville, Ohio, an article, entitled " Early 
 Piety," in which were presented six reasons or motives 
 why the young should submit to the gospel. Take 
 great pleasure in writing for youth, believing that 
 labor thus bestowed is not Xa^^^^^mm'^mmmmm^ 
 
 
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 AUTOBIOORAPHV OF 
 
 May 21. Held a mt'etinji; and oii<lenvored to hIiow 
 the iinportiuicc of Hccking firnt the kingdom of (i(Ml, 
 whitrli w'«!iiiwl to have a favorable I'tl'ect M|K)n the 
 unconverted. Was much encouraged to hope for a 
 
 general revival. 
 
 i^^dV-f ••?'..>»!. 5 r 'vfWi^, 
 
 May 28. Preached with nnoommon liberty, ex- 
 horting HinnerH to submit to ilitn who haH all power to 
 purddu and forgive. TrrtH ap|)earc<l to gain access to 
 the heart, cauNing a song of praiHc to burst forth, uti 
 
 Junk 3. S|)ent much of the day in reflection and 
 Belf-cxuniination. Ten years have elapsed since my 
 conver.-«ion to God. I was then sixteen years old ; but 
 can it be possible that I am now twenty-six? Yes, the 
 mea.sin'ing hand of time tells nie so; but in imngi- 
 uiition it seems far otherwise. Surveywl ray p:ist 
 course, and could truly say that, in serving God, I 
 had enjoyetl permanent happiness. Looking forward 
 to the future, earnestly j)rayed that I might be more 
 devoted to the sacred cause of Christ. 
 
 June 6. Find that the church is revived, back- 
 filiflers awakened, and the unconverted alarmed. At 
 tlie close of meeting five youths manifested their de- 
 sire for salvation. It was a solemn spectacle to see 
 them mourning and weeping on account of their sins. 
 No h«pi>y anticipations could, at this critical nioment, 
 the hour of their utmost need and distress, afford com- 
 fort and peace. 
 
 June 18. Preoche<l in the forenoon to a crowded 
 assembly from the words of King Agrippa to 
 St. Paul : " Almost thou jwrsuadest me to be a 
 Christian." Several have already found peace in be- 
 lieving. Two or three backsliders have also made ac- 
 
BRLAH niBBARD BAHRRTT. 
 
 63 
 
 <h1 to hIiow 
 
 in of G<h1, 
 
 "fH)n the 
 
 ope for a 
 
 iberty, ex- 
 II }K>wer to 
 II nccess to 
 brth. 
 [■ctlon and 
 
 since my 
 
 fi old ; hilt 
 
 Yes, the 
 
 in imagi> 
 
 ray |):i8t 
 g God, I 
 f forward 
 
 bo mure 
 
 ei, back- 
 nod. At 
 their de- 
 ile to see 
 heir sins, 
 niomcnt, 
 \»rd coin- 
 
 crowded 
 rippa to 
 to be a 
 !e in l)e« 
 made ao- 
 
 knowlcdgincnts. In the afternoon attended a meeting 
 at tlie name phice, after whicli five convertn were bap- 
 tized hy Ucv. Samuel S. Urancli. In the evening two 
 or three professed i ■ experience a pardon of their 
 sins. 
 
 June 19. This is a day to be long renienihere*!. 
 The glory and power of Gotl ap|>eared to re»t npnn the 
 entire audience. It ^ya«, imh-cd, a mourning and 
 lamenting time with those who had no (}(h1, — no 
 n'fuge from the im|>ending storm of coming wrath. 
 But such was the constraining influence of divine 
 love, that a number arose in the assf nibly, iMithed in 
 tears, and, while in the act of confessing their sins, 
 found peace and deliverance. One yonno; gentleman 
 stated that, in by-gone years, he had been " iilmont 
 ptirsuaded to be a Christian," and he cbidd no 
 longer refuse to accept of Christ, and confess him in 
 the public assembly ; another said that he had been a 
 great sinner, but God had forgiven him, and he was 
 determined to live a Christian life; another, that he 
 had long been convicted of sin, had prayed in secret, 
 and often lamented that he was not a child of God ; 
 another, that he had lived long enough in sin, and was 
 resolved to live a holy life; another, that he was 
 perft;ctly happy, and would be willing to talk an hour, 
 if he could thereby indncn; his yonng friends to go with 
 him to heaven. After this interview of several hours 
 closed, six converts, in obedience to the great command 
 of Christ, went forward in the ordinance of baptism. 
 Thus closed a scene which caused heaven and earth to 
 rejoice. ■^j«*i^fc^y%r^JWM|K''Sf3#(**»!*''S,ilj ,'m^!51!ft^.^£i^ 
 
 June 24, 25. Attended a number of meetings in 
 
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 AiiTOBUKMiAPiiY or 
 
 the virinity of tlio revival, and foiiiul the work pro- 
 f^(*win){ in n ^loriotiM munt)(>r. Four hiiptixtHl, nnd 
 tlirci' or four now iiiquirorn. The oonvcrtd, toj^^ther 
 with a niiinl)er »)f otiier brothron, were regularly con- 
 Ntitiitod into viHibh* chnrrli order. > 
 
 Jiit.Y 8-10. Enjoytnl the privilege of attending 
 Hevcriil nioftt interesting meetings. A number more 
 have fotmd Christ " the chiefest among ten thousand." 
 AlinoHt daily, sinners arc converted, and the youth en- 
 jKHMully are the liighly favored Bubj(>cts of the work. 
 At the close of the meetings, four or five were baptind, 
 and iinite<l with the newly-orgauixed ohurob, which 
 now uuml)ers abont thir'y, »<** «r u',w'^. ,Uvi. .a-: -ri 
 
 July 15, 16. Held t\,^ >ieetu'gs in Alexander. A 
 young man, who had bac^'filidden^ covenanted to en- 
 gage anfcw in the canse of the lledeemer. Hia tears 
 lH>M|K)ko the deep anguish of his soul in departing from 
 (itnl and his holy (commands. Ob, ho^y many tall, in the 
 hour of temptation ! 
 
 Srptkmbkr 1, 2. Attended in Gallia County the 
 Septemlier session of the Meigs Quarterly Meeting. It 
 was well attended, and several good practical sermons 
 delivered. Two came forward for prayers, and, before 
 the termination of the meeting, were hopefully con- 
 verted. The meetings are to be continued, and the 
 prospect is truly cheering for a revival. n 
 
 Septkmbbr 16. Attende<l a Convention in Wilkes- 
 ville, the proceedings of which I reported for the CHn- 
 cinnali Homing Olobe. While returning home, met 
 with a serious' accident. Through the carelessness of 
 the driver, the carriage upset while descending a hill, 
 violently precipitating every person in it to the 
 
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 pronnd. WImt was Htill more rcnmrkable, no limbd 
 were l>rok(>ii nor lives IcMt. 
 
 Skithmbku '^4. IIiivc lately attended a few mcct- 
 ingH in the north imrt of Rutland township, where 
 several of my former pupils have made an open pro- 
 fewion of religion, and are now rejoicing in the light 
 of God's eoiintcnnnoe. During the progress of tho 
 liite nn'ivul, a cinMiniHtnnce o<'«Mirred worthy of re- 
 mark. There were living in the place two gentlemen 
 of couHiderahle influence, though non-professors. For 
 the last thirty years there had been soveral revivals; 
 but they resisted the truth with great up[Hirent indif- 
 ference, manifesting an uncommon thirst for wealth 
 and distinction. For years the people of Go<l had felt 
 nnich solicitude in their belialf, oiten exhorting them 
 to renounce the world ; but they persisted in their un- 
 hallowed course, evincing much hatred to those who 
 8<» kindly and affectionately urged them to lay up 
 treasures in heaven. Indeed, they appearetl so care- 
 less and unconcerned, that many gave up all hope of 
 ever seeing them converte<l; but, during the recent re- 
 vival, some were encouraged to hope that renewed ef- 
 forts might not prove unavailing. The saints were, 
 therefore, more inijwrtunate than ever in their pe- 
 titions to the throne of grace; and their efforts were 
 not entirely useleas. One of thenj, to the astonish- 
 ment and surprise of all, took heed to his ways, and 
 was soon brought to a siiving knowledge of the truth ; 
 the other, lamentable to say, willfully refused the in- 
 vitations of the gospel, and in a short time was 
 suddenly arrested by the hand of death, leaving no 
 evidence of his acceptance with God. 
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 66 
 
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 CHAPTER XII. 
 
 ti 
 
 LABORS IN ATHENS, MEIGS, AND GALLIA COUNTIES. 
 
 March 2-4, 1849. Attenr'ed the spring session of 
 the Meigs Quarterly Meeti.ig at Ilutlaml. Rev. 
 Peter Folsouj, of Massachusetts, was present. From 
 the rejwrts it appears that one church is enjoying a 
 season of refreshing fix>nj the presence of the Lord. 
 S«veral of the younger members, who had become 
 cold and lukewarm, have renewed their covenant with 
 God. Some of the im])eni£cnt have, as it is humbly 
 hulked, passed from death unto life. 
 
 May 13. Attended two meetings, both of which 
 up[)eai-e<l to be profitable seasons. Several expressiid 
 fervently and sincerely their dv>?ep devotion and 
 ardent attachment to the cauro of Christ. What is 
 still more gladdening to the saints, is t'le recent and 
 happy corjversion of two or three jHtrsons, who have 
 engagcJ in the service of God with all the ardor and 
 enthusiasm of youth. . •.* v (,,.■;, vi,,i,:; ^, 
 
 May 21. Wrote a letter for Sabbnth-school chil- 
 dren, to he inserted '.n the Myrtle, a SincU sheet pub- 
 lished expressly for their benefit. The more I reflect 
 Hj)ou my early days, the more interested I feel for the 
 welfare of the young. Although deprived myself of 
 Sabbath-school instruction, am constrained to believe, 
 from personal observation*, that Sabbath-schools, 
 when properly cond-.icted, are productive of great 
 good, f4nd often the means of leading the young to 
 t\e Savior. 
 
 JVNE 30. Furnished an article on "^Educatioq" 
 
 'as-*- 
 
8ET.AH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 67 
 
 LLIA COUNTIES. 
 
 ipring session of 
 liutlaud. liev. 
 present. From 
 sh is enjoying a 
 ce of the Lord, 
 ho had become 
 ir covenant with 
 SIS it is humbly^ 
 
 both of which 
 iveral expressed 
 
 devotion and 
 brist. What is 
 
 t'<e recent and 
 sons, who have 
 I the ardor and 
 
 jith-school chll- 
 aiall sheet pub- 
 i uiore I reflect 
 d I feel for the 
 •ived njyself of 
 ined to believe, 
 Jabbath-schools, 
 ictive of great 
 j; the young to 
 
 I "^ Education" 
 
 for the Peoplfh Pktfform, a paper published at Zanes- 
 ville, Ohio. Attempted to show that it is the imper- 
 ative duty of all classes of commnnity, — ministers, 
 lawyers, physicians, merchants, mechanics, and farm- 
 ers, — to take a deep interest in the <5ause of etluca- 
 tion, which, next to the Christian religion, is the only 
 safeguard to the protection of the civil, moral, and 
 rc!igioue institutions of the country. 
 
 August 11, 12. Attended the Ohio River Yearly 
 Meeting, which is now composed of three quarterly 
 meetings, — Athens, Meigs, and Little Scioto. They 
 are located in the southern part of the State, near the 
 Ohio River. Delegates from each of these meetings 
 were present, sent to transact the business of the 
 Yearly Meeting. After this, meetings of worship 
 were held, and several excellent sernii.ijs delivered. 
 Before the close of this meeting, one youth expressed 
 publicly a determination to become a Christian, and 
 no longer pursue the fleeting shadows of a moment. 
 
 AunusT 15. Took the stage for Athens, twenty- 
 one miles distant, arriving late in the afternoon. In 
 the evening attended a meeting at the Presbyterian 
 Church, at which the President of the college, the 
 Rev. Alfred Ryors, was present. He invited me to 
 take a part in the public exercises, after which, by 
 request, I put up with him for the evening. Found 
 him to be a pleasant man, and, for aught !• know, a 
 humble Christian and devoted minister of Christ. 
 
 August 16. Recrosaed the Hockhocking River, 
 and proceeded to Alexander. In the evening attended 
 a meeting in a grove, whi<;h was a season of much 
 solemnity. At the close of meeting several young 
 
68 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 jieople came forward for prayers. Their moans r-.nd 
 tears eviiieeil tlie inexpressible anguish of their 
 Iiearts, and a desire to be made tlie happy partakers 
 of saving grace. After many payers had been 
 offered in their behalf, I embraced the opportunity of 
 directing them to " the Lamb of God, that taketh 
 away the sin of the world." In this place about 
 thirty of the youth have publicly manifested a desire 
 to seek the Lord, and about one-half of this number 
 have given hopeful evidence of conversion. May this 
 place become a fruitful field, — a land whence shall 
 flow the gladsome sound of salvation 1 
 
 August 17. Came to Hibbardville, where there 
 has recently l)een a general outpouring of the Holy 
 Spirit. Meetings have been held almost daily for the 
 last two months. God has signally owned and 
 blessed the feeble efforts of his humble servants, 
 many having been turned from darkness to light, 
 among whom are the aged, middle-aged, and young. 
 They have apparently l)eheld the transitory nature of 
 earthly enjoyments, and the fearful consequences of 
 living and dying in sin. Indeed, they were solemnly 
 admonished a few weeks sint^e of the uncertainty of 
 human life in the sudden death of one of their num- 
 ber, — a young man, who was struck with lijjhtning. 
 His untimely death has been blessed to the conversion 
 of a number, among whom is a brother of the de- 
 ceased. Truly, God works in a mysterious waj. It 
 is supposed that from one hundred to one hundred 
 and fifty have realized the pardoning influences of re- 
 deeming love. Tlie oldest inhabitants state that such 
 glorious manifestations of the Lord's work had never 
 
SELAir HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 69 
 
 been known in that region. The work is still pro- 
 greasing in a powerful manner, and may it continue 
 until ail .shall know the liord ! 
 
 » August 18. Went to Albany, a pros|)erou8 village, 
 situated in the midst of a pleasant farming country. 
 In this place there i« a seminary of learning in suc- 
 cessful operation. Was also informed that, within the 
 last few weeks, there ha<l been progressing an interipst- 
 ing revival, which had residted in the hopeful con- 
 version of fit>,een or twenty. Leaving the place, 
 proceeded to Rutland, and in the afterno<in attended a 
 meeting. It was a day of Imraanii^l's power. The 
 various exercises of worship evinced that heaven, with 
 its glorious atfraotions, animated the minds of the 
 people. J^arth, with its meager joys, seemed for the 
 time to l>e forgotten. The testimonies delivered were 
 powerftd, thrilling the bosom with the most inde- 
 scribable pleasure. It was enough to produ«! the 
 most ardent desires for complete holiness of heart, un- 
 dying love to Jesus, and entire consecration to his 
 cause. 
 
 August 19. Heard a good discourse, delivered by 
 Rev. Samuel S. Branch. The unconverted appeared 
 to be solemnly itnpressed with a view of -their con- 
 dition, but were unwilling to confess pi.blicly their 
 sins. After the forenooi» f^rviees, a young disciple of 
 the Savior was baptized. , ; was only thirteen years 
 old, and gave strong evidenc of the" regenerating in- 
 fijiences of the gospel. In tlu ifternoou I addressed a 
 solemn audience with unusual freeilom. Saints were 
 comforted, sinnei-s convicted, and two youths arose for 
 prayers. 
 
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 , AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Skitember 11. Visited several flourishing towns 
 on liie Ohio River, among which were MiddieiKjrt and 
 Ponieroy. The cholera has, the past summer, pre- 
 vailed in these places to an alarming extent. No 
 section has, in proportion to the population, suffered 
 more from this scourge. Passing a church-yard, 
 solemn feelings pervaded my mind to observe so many 
 newly-made graves. God's judgments are surely in 
 the land ! Men of the world begin to see their dan- 
 -their need of a Savior. At Middleport about 
 ninety [)erHons, in the short space of ten days, made a 
 public profession of religion. 
 
 Skptkmber 15, 16. Attended a two days' meeting, 
 and spoke twice. Several wept, and depressed a will- 
 ingness to engage in the service of Jesus. Nothing 
 imparts mo/e joy to the Christian than to see the im- 
 penitent seeking a refuge in Christ. When the ines- 
 timable value of the soul is taken into consideration, it 
 is sufficient to alarm the unconverted of their danger. 
 
 OcTOBEB 3. Have lately returned from a pro- 
 tracted meeting, held in the county of Gallia. It was 
 a highly favored season, — ^a time of rejoicing. Seven 
 professed conversion, were baptized, and united with 
 the cliuroh. About as many more were reclaimed 
 frcffn a backslidden state. ti^T'^iiwi^^:^. st^? 
 
 November 10-12. Attended four mev-»tings, dur- 
 ing which professors praised the liord, and exulted in 
 the triumphs of Christian grace. There appeared to 
 be a general awakening, and some encouraging tokens 
 of good. All were anxious to see a general revival of 
 the Lord's work. One who had previously obtained 
 a hope, went forward iu the ordinance of baptism. 
 
BEUIH HrBBASD BABRETT. 
 
 n 
 
 November 18. Preached from Hebrews ix, 27: 
 " And H8 it ia appointed unto men once to die, but 
 after this the judgment." The divine influences of 
 the Spirit were felt, and many were cheered with 
 the pleasing prospect of meeting erelong in a better 
 •world. 
 
 NoVEMBEB 22. Furnished an article on " Reform " 
 for the Ohio Standard, a paper recently conimeuct'd 
 at Columbus, the State capital. Pointed out several 
 existing evils, as war, intemperance, etc., showing the 
 importance of effecting a different state of things, in 
 order to secure the future happiness and prosperity of 
 this great country, which, at no distant day, is destiiietl 
 to be densely populated by people from every part of 
 the civilized world. -^* - ,,^. 
 
 CHAPTER XIII. 
 
 - CONTKIBUTION8 FOR THE PRESS, ETC. 
 
 January 1, 1850. Reviewed the past year, which 
 brought to mind a variety of circumstances and 
 events. That universal and overflowing scourge 
 of the earth, the cholera, has traversed the land 
 far and wide, silently executing its work of death. 
 War, with its horrid train of evils, has distracted 
 Europe, stained its verdant fields with blofnl, and 
 caused a wail of sorrow to ascend up to heaven. 
 The groans of thousands in famine-stricken Ireland 
 have echoed across the briny deep. Money, the love 
 of which is said to be "the root of all evil," has 
 4riven the remainder of the world to desperation. 
 
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 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
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 Multitudes in almost every clime, kingdom, nnj ■'^r 
 nation, Imvc voluntarily formikon friends, home, and s? 
 country for California and other gold regions, in : 
 the meager pursuit of paltry wealth. The public 4 
 mind has thus been agitated and kept in a contin- i 
 uod state of excitement. Consequently the all-im- ■.• 
 portant interests of religion have l>een overlooked *->^ 
 i)y the giddy, thoughtless tlnrong. Death, like the "■ 
 mower's scythe, is cutting down unnumbered thou- -v 
 samls; yet the living remained unconcerned, sinking 
 in the vortex of interminable ruin. But the go8|>cl 
 affords consolation. Without it, hope would expire, ^i 
 and impcnetrnble darkness overshadow the mind. . 
 As usual, at the commencement of a New " Year, r^. 
 renevvcd my former resolutions, and adopted some t, 
 new onep for my spirituril advancement. i, 
 
 February 17. Completed an article for the press, ": 
 entitled " Qualifications for Usefulness." Among f,._. 
 other qualifications, mentioned the following as es- 
 sential: Fervent piety, a good education, a practical .x; 
 knowUnlge of the Holy Scriptures, perfect health, > 
 and an acquaintance of human nature, or the laws '^ 
 of the human mind. The Christian religion, im- 
 planted in the heart and affections, waK,, however, 
 regarded as the first and supreme qualification for r^' 
 usefulness. f . 
 
 March 5. Sent for the Morning Star a. series of ■ ' 
 articles on " Ministerial Usefulness," embracing five kV 
 numbers. These articles, together with a number 
 of others, were written some years ago, while in a 
 feeble state of health. 
 
 May 19. Attended a meeting in Pomeroy, lately 
 
for 
 
 HEI^H HlABAltD BAURETT, 
 
 favored with an intorcflting work of grace. About 
 forty, nio.stly young toen, liave prof<»sed the name 
 of Chritfci ^f'iim: •■fW,?:<m-- *!Siy%3f3i 
 
 June 4. Rpoke to mx hundred people in Chcahiret 
 M. fe«r ifiilefl from this plaoe tlicre has been, for the 
 last few weeks, a powerful revival in progress. Be-^ 
 tween thirty and forty have been baptized, and a 
 church organised, consisting of fifty members. 
 
 July 2. Have improved my leisure for sonnJ 
 weeks pftst in writing a series of articles on " Cliris- 
 tian Uf*efu1ness," pointing out the various ways in 
 which profesBOrs may do good, glorify God, and 
 secure an imperishable treaMtre in heaven. 
 
 JtJLY 4. Met in Rutland to celebrate tlie seventy- 
 fourth anniversary of American Inde{)cndenee. Agree- 
 able to previojis request, I read the Declaration, after 
 which R. T. Van Horn, editor of the Meigs County 
 Td4?graph, delivered an oration. Good order was 
 observed, and all appeared to be profitably entertaiuefl. 
 
 July 13. Was solemnly impressed while speak- 
 ing, as it is a time of sickness and death in the 
 land. Among the great that have fallen. Is General 
 Zachary Taylor, President of the United States. 
 Alluded to the late and sudden exit of this distin- 
 guished person, to show that all, both rkh and poor, 
 high and low, old and young, must erelong pay the 
 great debt of nature, — pass from time to eternity. 
 
 August 25. Attended in Columbia the Athen* 
 Quarterly Meeting, which was succeeded by a glorious 
 revival. Backsliders returned to their Father's house, 
 and a large number of the unconverted humbly sub- 
 mitted to the cross of Christ. This place has, morally 
 
 
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 sjKsaking, b<»en like n vast (le«ert, unproductive of 
 those Christian graces which exalt man in the high- 
 est degree of moral excellence. But now this moral 
 •waste, this barren desert, is yielding in rich profusion 
 a tenfold harvest. Meetings are daily held, and all 
 appear to rejoice in the work, desiring to see the 
 Bucoessful trinmph of Christian principles. 
 
 Dkcembeu 31. Am permitted to see the termina- 
 tion of another year. Though the past year has been 
 one of uncommon mortality, I have been favored by 
 .. a kind Providence with unusually good health. But 
 * greater temptations I never endured, and greater 
 reproaches I never bore. My mind has been borne 
 down with multiplied sorrows ; but the grace of God 
 is sufficient. -^ -;*«?*»* t ^-^^sni^^Yiry; * {-vv-'^^^^^ 
 
 
 CHAPTER XIV. 
 
 REVIVAL EFFORTS. 
 
 
 January 11, 12, 1851. Attended several meet- 
 ings in Rutland. God is reviving his work in a 
 powerful manner. About twenty have yielded to the 
 Savior, and many are inquiring what they shall do to 
 be saved, feeling that it is unsafe to live out of Christ. 
 Meetings are held nightly, and a general interest mani- 
 fested, 
 
 February 8. Met with members of different de- 
 nominations, all of whom manifested much engaged- 
 ness. Some who had been in a lukewarm state, were 
 a\«'akeued ; others expressed the most ardent desires for 
 
SELAII IIIBIiARO BAIlRETr. 
 
 76 
 
 a general revival ; others hoiH-d that U mijjlit be ex- 
 tended to tlieir families, to their neighborluKHls, and to 
 the whole world; others were opprcsai'd with a sense of 
 their unlikeness to God, feeling consrions that they 
 were i;i the broad road to death. Christians praised 
 the Lord ; but sinners mourne<l and wept. In the 
 evening meeting, several of the unconverted arose for 
 prayers. 
 
 February 16. Spoke twice. Three young pr- 
 sons, formerly my pnpiis, publicly testified that they 
 had found jwace. The eflect u|)on the congregation 
 was salutary. Others were almost persuaded to be 
 Chri.stians, and to confess the Savior in the public as*, 
 sembly of the saints. 
 
 March 8, 9. Attende<l two meetings. The ordi- 
 nance of the Ix)rd'8 Supper was administered, which 
 added much to the solemnity of the occasion. Fifty 
 have now given hopeful evidence of conversion, and 
 the work has not yet subsided. A general seriousness 
 pervades the community. A number <jf places in this 
 vicinity are favored with revivals, and with large 
 a^ccessions to the church. 
 
 '- March 25. Spoke in another neighborhood on the 
 compassionate love of Christ. Here a good work has 
 just commenced. Meetings have been protracted from 
 day to day, attended with the divine blessing. Several 
 have been forward for prayers, some of whom have 
 professed their faith in Christ, and taken a decided 
 stand in the cause they once despised. This evening 
 one arose for prayers, and two others presented them-w. 
 selves as candidates for baptism. 
 
 March 30. Traced the progress of Christiaaity - 
 
 £ 
 
 iiiniifrrirri'igai 
 
AUTOHKMJnAI'lIY OF 
 
 from the antndiltivian age to the prcwnt time, showing 
 that God ha.s ever had a jwoplc conforniiu^ lo hio holy 
 precepts. Three young j)erwn9 arose, aiul testified 
 that tiiuy had obtained put loning mcroy. In the 
 aAernooii attended a meeting in another place, where 
 tlie juHt and righteons claims of the Sabbath weie pre- 
 sented to a large and serious at»cmbly. ►f»wi« 'Siifef^TO 
 
 Apiul. 6. Addressed about three hundred, nrging 
 upon the imp'tiitent the iiecesHJty of immediate sub- 
 misBiou to Christ. After tli« close of meeting five 
 were baptissed. The scene was solemn and impressive. 
 In the evening enjoyed unusual freedom in addressing 
 the assembly. One appeared deeply awakened, and 
 arose in the congregation for prayers. Another, also, 
 came forward for baptism. 
 
 Apmii 24. Went to Porav, and saw the dis- 
 astrous effwts of a conflagration, which had (wcnrred 
 a few evenings before, consuming nearly a whole 
 block of the most valuable buildings. While behold- 
 ing the ruins, I was led to exclaim in the language of 
 Scripture, "Riches certsunly make themselves wings; 
 they fly away as an eagle," etc. Also, to not " trust 
 in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth 
 us richly all things to enjoy." Spent the night in the 
 place, little expecting to see the consuming elenient 
 again creating alarm ; but, about eleven o'clock, the 
 awful and mysterious sound echoetl in my cars, — "Fire I 
 fire!! fire!!!" Hastening to the window I saw, for 
 the first time, a building wrapped in flames. It did 
 appear that destruction awaited this young but grow- 
 ing city. With great difficulty, however, the fire waa 
 stopped, aud only one or two buildiugs consumed. 
 
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 BEr.AII UIUBAIcn RARRKTT. 
 
 77 
 
 May 9. Forwar(if<l for tlip Meigit County TfUgrnph 
 a lecture on " Phrenology." This lecture I had previ- 
 ouHly delivered in Inree different towuH, without tlio 
 intention of giving it any further publicity, But for 
 the gratifiuution of friends, together with the ho|»e 
 that it muy be iiiteful, havu been ixuiuoed to forward it 
 for publication. af. ^"JtS.^ J*wiyvi«i*A. .i ii,*5:j 
 1 July 4. Attended a large and re8|)eotahle meeting, 
 held in Rutlarul, to c«'h>brute the birthday of our Na- 
 tional Iudp(H'mlcnce, and the early settlement of this 
 part of the country. Invitations were wnt, far and 
 wide, to all the old pioneers, to join in the celebration. 
 The spot selected for the celebration was in a grove, 
 belonging to Mr. Lucius Higley, where, nearly fifty 
 years ago, the first religious meeting in the place was 
 held. A stand was erected, ornamented with butlulo 
 and raccoon skins, bucks' horns, gourds, etc., true 
 emblems of primitive life. A hominy mortar was 
 used by the boys in pounding corn for sport, as their 
 fathers had done for use. Here many of the venerable 
 old patriarchs, who had not seen each other for many 
 years, met. Their cordial salutations, their tromblinf? 
 liiw, and flowing tears, plainly showed that time could 
 not break the bonds of friendship, or obliterate the 
 pure affections of the heart. After hearing two n\y- 
 propriate addresses, delivered by Ilev. Daniel Parker, 
 of Cincinnati, and Hon. Valentine B. Horton, of 
 Pomeroy, the company dispersed at an early hour, 
 with bright countenances and light hearts. « ? 
 
 August 20. Wrote an article, entitled " The Ceme- 
 tery," for the Giidia Courier, a weekly paper, pub- 
 Ibhed at GullipoUs, Ohio. Its leading feature was to 
 
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 78 
 
 AlTTOniOORAPIIY OP 
 
 :S1-'JS' 
 
 
 fi!| 
 
 bHww tlic mortality of mnn. To ob«y the goHjiel wan 
 ur^i^cHl UH the only way by wiiicli man t-nn arrive In 
 iiltimutc liMiipincHs. J)iHa|)|)ointin<>nt, H«)rrow, and 
 «lrntli ra|)i<lly siuxuhhI each otlu-r, which, aHi«l»> fn)ni re- 
 ligion, would leave tbo miud in a statis of darkoeaa 
 
 and dcHIHlir. .■> imi. i£>Vm; ••■rihi'. Anitt^rfM^i i::r..it<!itit 
 
 Ski'TKMUKr 7. Adtlrcfwcnl the Sabbatli-nchool, con- 
 sisting of about sixty scholars, who are very regular 
 and attentive. At eleven, fl|>oke in the Hanie pla(« 
 upon the frailty of human life, to a Holetnn, weeping 
 anHend)ly. ProfeHSors apjieared much awakened, ac- 
 knowledging their paHt unfiiithfulnesH. Sixt(>en aroHe 
 in Hnec(>HHion, and made known their int^Mitionn to pur- 
 sue a different course. The voice of one young eon- 
 vert waH heard in the asHcniMy, praising the Lord for 
 his merciful deliverance from death and ruin. His 
 testimony produce<l feelings of mingled joy, causing us 
 to tliank God for the wonderful manifestations of his 
 love and goodness. •, ;-;t:''.-s. '., .n - . yi •.. 'i 
 
 SKPTKMBPm 13. Attendcil a meeting, nt wbich the 
 sonl-rcviving influences of the Divine Spirit was visi- 
 bly nianife8t«Hl, fdling the minds of the brethren with 
 love and gratitude. Each one bad a word to offer, a 
 duty to discharge, a God to glorify. The ]deasing and 
 nndving prosiMKits of a happy immortality beyond the 
 grave removed tlic gloom, quieted the fears, increased 
 the faith, strengthenctl the ho|)e8, and heightenetl the 
 joys of the faithful. The blackening clouds of unbe- 
 lief vanished, the bright illuminations of celestial 
 light appeared, and the glorious fulfillment of 
 Scripture declanitions were verified. ..'•■■ <? i'"j; 
 
 Sepi'EMBKb 14. Attended three meetings, which 
 
RRI.AH IlIBHAnn BAnnETT. 
 
 79 
 
 0(vii|>i«Ml mrwt of- thft day. GntKl, it is holicvod, wns 
 done in tlic name of tlie holy rliild Jcsiis. PnwjK'CtH 
 appeared enc«niraginR, and many rejoiced in the light 
 of God'H connteniinee, feeling the hnppy assnninee of 
 that " hope we have as an anchor of the soul." 
 Dnring the process of the nieetings, angther convert 
 followed Christ in a watery grove. *"'* ' ' ' 
 
 OoTonKH 6. Visited the abodes of sickness and 
 snffonng. The emaciated form, the contnictod brow, 
 the sunken eye, the fugitive tear, the he<lic hue, the 
 quivering lip, the gasping breath, and the feeble pulse, 
 all |)nMliu;e their desire<l effects upon the mind of the 
 behohh-r. I reflect that soon it will he thus with me. 
 
 Dkokmukr 21-28. Attended nine meetings in 
 different parts of the township, which were happy 
 seasons. Several appeared to be awakcnc<1, and one or 
 two expressed a hope in Christ. 
 
 u,,:^^p.^^:i= ,,.. „C H A P T E R XV. 
 
 )J'5,lJ',-.i.-'.'5-ci 
 
 LABORS IN RUTLAND. 
 
 January 10, 1862. Addressal the congregation 
 with unusual freedom. A backslider made public ac- 
 kuowledgments, and with tears promised to renew his 
 vows. "What sorrowful reflections in reviewing the 
 
 past! '■-''■-:' ' wnftJ-^t-U i'Si%> (?- ?;■).. 
 
 January 11. Delivered an addrcsR on missions, 
 giving a brief history of missionary operations in 
 foreign lands. Among other places referred to, where 
 signal success has been realized, were the Sandwich 
 
 MUKIItliiMi 
 
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 ao 
 
 AUTOBIOaBAI'HV OF 
 
 Islands, now civilized and Clmstianized. At the 
 close u collection was taken. 
 
 Febbu^: ry 24. Am this day thirty years of age. 
 A few yeara ago I was a child, anxiously desiring to 
 arrive at years of nsanhood. Now those years have 
 come — yes — ^sooner than wa» tintioipated. Soon will 
 roll around thirty years raorb, which reminds me of 
 the necessity of improving, to tht l)est advantage, the 
 remainder of my days. Do most humbiy and sin- 
 cerely implore the favor tf God upon my future 
 labors. With a full determination to serve the Ijonl, 
 whether my days be few or many, I have formed 
 several new resolutions. 
 
 March 28, Attended a meeting in Pomeroy. 
 The house was crowded, and candid attention paid to 
 the discourse. A large portion of the assembly were 
 foreigners, now rcisidents of the place, who have ao- 
 quired snfficir knowledge of English to understand 
 {)eak it. 
 
 an< 
 
 June 9. Saw a man die of cholera ! So great 
 were his sufferings during tho night, that he begged 
 his attendants to drown hira in the adjoining stifani. 
 Lcing informed that his request (xxild not bo grantetl, 
 he then insistc<) upon being removed to his home, a 
 distance of ten miles; but the jvoor sufferer soon closed 
 his eyes in death, without llie privilege of seeing once 
 more his beloved hon..e, vhich, a few "weeks ago, he 
 left in gtMxl hcfllth. 
 
 June 20. Delivered in lintlund au address, which 
 appeared to be productive of good. At leasts its 
 effects uijoo my own mind will be long remembered. 
 Beturned with new energy and zeal, resolving to im- 
 
 ^S^Wsi^St*. ->''.' W^S:mS 
 
 iMi 
 
mhI. At the 
 
 years of ag©, 
 ly desiring to 
 le years have 
 I. Soon will 
 minds me of 
 d vantage, the 
 biy and sin-. 
 a my future 
 •ve the Ijonl, 
 have formed 
 
 in Pomeroy. 
 ntion paid to 
 eembly were 
 ho have ao- 
 ) understand 
 
 I So great 
 t he begged 
 ling stream. 
 ; be grante<l, 
 
 his home, a 
 r soon closed 
 ' seeing once 
 «lc8 ago, he 
 
 Iress, which 
 t leasts its 
 emembered. 
 ving to im- 
 
 
 SCtAft tITBBARn BARRETT. 
 
 m 
 
 prove tho talent comniiited to my trus^ Retiring to 
 my study, wrote out the substance of the address for 
 publication, earnestly praying that it may perform its 
 bumble mission abroad. 
 
 July 11. Attended the funeral of an aged man, 
 one of the first settlers of the place. He tailed, a few 
 days since, at my study, dictated a letter, and held a 
 conversation. But the ever-active agent, Deai'', has 
 performed its work. His body is motionless, his 
 tongue is mute, his vision is lost. Alas! what is life? 
 "It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, 
 and then vanisheth away." 
 
 August 15. Preached in the old academy build- 
 ing, now converted into a church. Little thought I, 
 when acquiring the first rudiments of my mother- 
 tongue, that I should one da^ stand under the samt^ 
 roof, before a listening audience, in the capacity of a 
 public teacher. Nothing was more foreign from my 
 thoughts. But, unlike many other circumstances, it 
 does, not cause painful reflections. Hope, by divine 
 assistance, to grow in grace and in the knowledge of 
 the truth, and thus be enabled to devote my time to 
 the interests of the Redeemer's kingdom. 
 
 September 12. Preached and enjoyed unusual 
 liberty. Was much encouraged and strengthened, be- 
 lieving that, if faithful, the Lord will never forsake 
 me. At present ihere is a great opening for laborers 
 in the Ijord's vineyard. May I enter it with a re- 
 newed heart and with unceasing vigilance, realizing 
 the great responsibilities under which I am to the 
 chief Shepherd, before whom I must give accouut of 
 my stewardship! , , ., , , . ,■ . 
 
 6 
 
 
MWWWIWM 
 
 82 
 
 ATJTOBIOaRArHY OF 
 
 (XrroBEK 10. Proacljcd to a large audience, d^ 
 riving a bUssiiig In the performance of j)ublic dutiv'S. 
 The br<tlirc'u were i-enewod in the spirit of their 
 ininds, feeling a determination to arise in tlie strength 
 of the Redeemer. After meeting, 8|>ent some tii 'n 
 seif-exaniination, and found tiiat I l>ad, like P^' 
 been follo'.ving Christ at too great a distance. Im- 
 plored pardon for past offenses, and grace for time of 
 
 need. '" ^■'■■' I ■■'''""'''•■-' '•:''"■'' "''"y 1 •;T"''''-!«>-'!""f"'^' ;:""• "'•W'^''*''''>"' 
 
 OcroBKE 16-18. Attended tlifee meetings and two 
 funerals. Beheld a striking contrast, — the man of 
 eighty and the child of scarcely two yejirs silently rc- 
 p<.sing in death. '-^^ ■"''-• ^'" >— '^-=-'- .•■- .-.^ ..-.:•• .• 
 
 NovKMBEB 7. Attended Qmrtorly Meeiing and 
 H}x»ke on«>. Though tlie wwithtr was unfavorable, a 
 4arge assembly wa.? preaent, giving the most feeciouH 
 attention. The meeting resulted in reviving saints, 
 awaking backsliders, and alarming sinners. In the 
 evening one impenitent youth came forward for 
 prayers, expressing an earn<>8l desire for salvation. 
 May this he the beginning of a glorious revival of 
 God's work! . 
 
 CHAPTER XVI. ^^^ 
 
 VISIT TO VIBGINIA, SOW WlisT VIBdINlA. 
 
 Janttauy 1, 1853,, Spoke in Rutland on temper- 
 ance and reform. Much might, be said in commen- 
 dation of the citizens of this vicinity for their z<mlous 
 and vinwearied efforts in the tenspenuioc movenienl. 
 They have already been successful in persuading many 
 
 '^fSS!?imiMMMi^M:?Mi.ii''^: ^i 
 
 mifmrnnmiimm 
 
8ELAH HIBBARD BARHKTT. 
 
 to join th(-5r ranks, and to thrust from their lips the 
 intoxicating bowl. ,;<j ip' iaws, ,1 ..ti 
 
 Januauy 2. Attended Ji meeting, and to many it 
 was a time of rejoicing. One in particular, a middle- 
 aged lady, was not ashamed to own Christ in public. 
 She declarcKl her faith in the Son of G<xl, and her in- 
 tention to live in humble obedience to the commanda 
 of the gospel. After the close of meeting, she went 
 fofward in the ordinance of baptism, showing to the 
 world the sincerity of her profession. " '-^ '* -^^ ■ ■• 
 
 April 1-3. Attended Quarterly Merting. Two 
 churches reported revivals, to which large acee«sion9 
 had been made. Many had pr<>fes8ed to experience a 
 pardon of their sins; backsliders had a!i» been re- 
 claimed. Among the subject.s of the work are those 
 who promise much usefidness to the church. 
 
 May 15. Atter.ded a large temperance meeting, 
 held 111 a grove, no house being of sufficient siiie to 
 convene the people. The number was variotisly («ts* 
 mated from tvrt) to three thousand. Among the 
 Hpeahers was Genenil Samuel F. Cary, of C'iucsnrrati, 
 the great champion of temperance and editor of the 
 Ohio Organ. He sfwke about two hours, in his usual 
 elwjuent style. Never were the ears of an nadience 
 more delighted, and never were there observed more 
 perfwt Older and deeormn. 
 
 May 30. Toward evening came to Mason City, 
 Virginia, — now West Virginia, — and was infitrnied 
 that, only four days a>^o, a sliocking' murder was here 
 comwiittrd. The perpetrator of tlu,« horrible deed — 
 McMahan — fled into Ohio, whence he came, with the 
 hoj»e of Cfjcaping, In thigi, however, he wjis dimip- 
 
 ^m 
 
 iimiuRUMiiMHyiiHiimHaHunBani 
 
ATITORKXinAPIIY OF 
 
 pointed. He was arrested, put in jail, and afterward 
 delivered up to tlie proper autiioritit's of Virginia, to 
 await his trial.* I saw the sjwt where this awful 
 tragedy happened, but not without the most painful 
 emotions, realizing some of the direful effects of in- 
 t.eiaperance. Had it not been for the use of intoxi- 
 cating liquors, this unhappy man might have l)een en- 
 joying the pleasures of the domestic circle, rendering 
 happy and comfortable his now disconsolate wife and 
 his worse than orphan children. Had he not yielded 
 to h:.« vitiated apj>etites and the sway of {rassion, he 
 might, now, instead of lying within the gloomy 
 precincts of a dark dungeon, with guilt, crime, an<l 
 death staring hira in the face, have iMien enjoying his 
 liberty, and honorably discharging the duties of 
 husband, father, and citizen. And had it not been for 
 the rum-seller, the inhuman being who sold him the 
 liquid fire of death, the life of an innocent man might 
 have been preserved, and the tears of many bleeding 
 hearts, unaccustomed to weep, never would have 
 flown. Who, then, is most to blame, the agent or 
 actor of this atrocious crime? Both are guilty. j 
 
 May 31. Prixjeeding down the river, three or four 
 miles, came to W««t Columbia, a t<^>wn at the mouth of 
 Ice Creek. There -are in the place a nimiber of re- 
 ligious societies, of which thn United Brethren are far 
 the most numerous and influential. They have a large 
 brick church, three stories hr;;h, the basement story of 
 which conists of two 8chcK)l-roon)s ; the second, a place 
 of worship ; and the third, a temfieranee hall. Of late 
 
 *He was executed at Point Pleesant, November 26, 1853. 
 
ftcrward 
 ginia, to 
 is awful 
 painful 
 s of in- 
 f intoxi- 
 !)cen en- 
 endering 
 vife ffnd 
 yielded 
 sion, he 
 gloomy 
 me, and 
 ying his 
 ities of 
 been for 
 him the 
 n might 
 bleeding 
 i\ have 
 gent or 
 r. •■ ■'. 
 or fonr 
 louth of 
 r of re- 
 are far 
 ' a large 
 story of 
 a place 
 Of late 
 
 i3. ;,«■ 
 
 8ELAH HlfiMRD BAHHETf. 
 
 85 
 
 there haa been considerable revival, and from thirty to 
 forty have been added to the society. **?' <rp i^i^^vv? } !:>vi 
 
 Ijoaving this place, went about twelve miles to the 
 month of the Great Kanawha, a beautifnl river, empty- 
 ing into the Ohio. Here is situated the town of Point 
 Pleasant, where was fought, October, 1774, a bloody 
 battle between the whites and the Indians. Severtd 
 tribes of Indians, under the command of CoruHfulk, 
 Logan, and other distinguished chiet's, fornie<l a line 
 across the Point, from the Ohio to the Kanawha. The 
 battle commenced at sunrise, and continued with un- 
 abated violence till nearly sunset. While the battle 
 was raging, the Indiana were exhorted by their heroic 
 chieftain, Cornstalk, in the following brief and em- 
 phatic words : " Be strong ! be drong / f *' But not- 
 wifhstanding their bravery, they were finally defeated, 
 through the stratagem of General Lewis. Tliose who 
 survived retreated to the other side of the Ohio, and 
 made their way to their towns on the Scioto. A few 
 years afkrward, Cornstalk visited Point Pleasant, en 
 a friendly mission j but, instead of receiving kind treat- 
 ment, he w.is niyst atrociously murdered, by having, as 
 it 18 said, seven or eight bullets fired through him. 
 Behold the cruelty of man ! ; . i 
 
 Next went to Gallipolis, Ohio, ai haftdSomt! fo'*h, 
 four miles l)elow Point Pleasant, originally settled by 
 French immigrants. Found the state of religion low 
 among all denominations, there having been no re- 
 vivals for some length of time. The Epidcopal 
 Church, once graced by God's holy altars, is now con- 
 verted .i ^to a warehouse ! A melancholy Sjiectacle, 
 truly. While here, formed au acquaintance with Mr. 
 
S,. fc. 
 
 86 
 
 AUTOBIOORAPHY OP 
 
 Vance, editor of the OaUia Courier, for whoHe jJaper I 
 liad formurly bfon a coiTes|)oii(leiit. 
 
 .TuxE 1. Wont up tlie Ohio River twenty miles to 
 MiiMlt'|M)rt. The Wel.-»h were liohliiig a j^eneral niei>t- 
 \i\^, at wliich tliere were ten Welsh ministers, who had 
 come from various parts of the United State's for the 
 expresH |>iirpose of attending this mating. Met with 
 them, and lieard one of their miniHters preaeh fron> the 
 text : " For to me to live is Christ, and to die is 
 gain." Not understanding the Welsh tongue, I could 
 form little opinion of the subject matter of the dis- 
 course ; but, from the gesture of the speaker, together 
 with the tone of his voice and earnest manner of de- 
 
 livery, 
 
 it was evident that he felt the force and im- 
 
 portance of his subject. Those to wl-.om he was speak- 
 ing seemed to catch the same spirit by whicli he was 
 actuated. To see so large a company of foreigners so 
 earnestly engaged in devotions to Go<J, was a consid- 
 eration which affordetl much joy. 
 
 NovEMBEU 20. Attended a meeting in Harrison- 
 ville, a phut! recently blessed with the out|)ouring8 of 
 \\\R ilo|y Sbhlt. A revival commenced five or six 
 woel«M ngi>, and, fiir thi' I llowing, meetings 
 
 M'cre Ih'ld almost cjiiily, i lii-u in the ho|)cful con- 
 
 version of liei^fjy itljf! IJljii I 
 
 .^ect8 0f i||0 fq 
 may be eminent 
 NovRMBF.n 25 
 
 llii' sub- 
 
 It tttP yollUg )*«JH)lh, W|lt', if faithful, 
 
 y iif«'iiil. , .. I p. ;! 
 
 Went to 8at|s|j{Ji-jr j fPHee lo Po- 
 
 meroy. In the fornui" place a protra(!te(l meeting lia(| 
 been held, the result of which ^ijs (in ii||(||f|on of 
 twenty-four luemJMirs tl' \W' <'!"ip'li- Altlioiigh the 
 society is still small, yet tire people of God feel much 
 
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encouraged. They have built a house of worship, and, 
 if the cause demandn it, are irtill willing to make 
 greater sacrifices. In Pomeroy thi Methodist Episco- 
 jMil Church is enjoying a revival under the lalmrs of 
 Professor Given, of the Ohio University, and JBev. 
 E. M. Boring, presiding elder. 
 
 
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 CHAPTER XVII 
 
 FUNERALS, ETC." 
 
 ,W{|ii;' 
 
 Januaby 1, 1854. Have, for the last seventeen 
 hours, been closely confined to my study, where I still 
 remain. The clock now strikes twelve, reminding me 
 that the year 1863 has fled forever. As this hour ig 
 the beginJiing of another day, another week, another 
 mouth, and another year, I set myself at the all-im- 
 portant work of searching my own heart, in order to 
 avoid self-deception. May I renewedly consecrate my- 
 self to the Lord, find grace in hi.^ sight, and obtain 
 forgiveness for past offenses ! May my life, should it 
 be spared the coming year, be such upon which I can 
 look with more pleasing reflections ! 
 
 February 6. Forwarded for the Columbian, pub- 
 lished at Columbus, an essay on " Slavery.'' This es- 
 say was written some tinip since, and first published in 
 a Cincinnati paper, and next in a leading Eastern 
 paper. Have sent it again for publication, believing 
 that it is equally well adapted for the present crisis, 
 while the country is most fearfully agitated in reference 
 to the acquisition of more slave territory. ,.. 
 
 : ii 
 
 I 
 
88 ACTOBIOOnAPIlY f)r 
 
 ApRih 30. Attended ttiR fiiucrul uf a ludy in afflu- 
 ent «;irciiin8tance8. She hud enjoye<l nnint(>rrii])tet]|y 
 guud health for many ycai'8, and had the proH[>tict of 
 .■•njoying tlie mmc blcsHing for some years to come; but 
 in Jiu unox{)ected nunueDt, to the surpriHe of all her 
 (ViendH, deatli came with his awful aummons. At tbia 
 tfrribh; iiuur, friends, reputation, and wealth were of 
 no uvuil. A large concourse of |)eople, from various 
 directiona, were present at the funeral. Able minia- 
 ters, too, came to share in the solemn services. The 
 coffin, which contained the " last of earth," indicated 
 that no expense was s^mred, which to the pageant 
 addctl but a single gloss. The old, the young, and the 
 votaries of fashion had assembled to attend on 
 ^fa-shion's funeral. Mingling with the crowd, I heard 
 their talk ; but it was not of death or the deceased. 
 The subjects which most engrossed their attention 
 were the rise and full of stocks, the failing banks, and 
 money's mart. They had forgotten that it was death, 
 pale death, that rode by their side in the plumed 
 liearse. Turning away from this melancholy spectacle, 
 I blushed for weak humanity, and thought that pure 
 feeling and real worth are seldom found in the ranks 
 of fashion. 
 
 May 12. Attended the funeral of a lady in indi- 
 gent circumstances. She had suffered from interrupt- 
 edly pour health for many years, and saw no prospect 
 of enjoying any better for years to come. The 
 summons of death came, but not in an unexpected 
 moment ; for she and her friends had long expected it. 
 Though oppressed with poverty, yet death was no re- 
 specter uf persons. Only a few, mostly neighbors, at- 
 
tende<I ttie funeral, presenting a scene entirely cfifllerent 
 from the last funeral attended. There was no exhi- 
 bition of fuHiiion's vain parade, — no (lonip nor show. 
 None were ashamed to weep. The whispered word, 
 the solemn look, and smothered sigh sjwke of death 
 and the dejwirted. A plain, neat coiBn held the youth- 
 ful dead ; but she who reiKwed within, slept as sweetly 
 as beneath a carved and marble ceno^^uh. In silence 
 and in tears each took his placie, while those who could 
 not repair to the t^Tave, returned home in thoughtful 
 meditation. I walked away, but concluded that 
 humanity was not so base as I had imagined ; for here 
 human nature reigned, connected with exalted worth 
 and moral purity. 
 
 JuxE 24. Attended another funeral, — a physician. 
 He who had prescribed for and cured otliers, was now 
 unable to prescribe for and cure himself However 
 great be the skill of man, death baffles it at last, pre- 
 senting to human view a humiliating lesson. 
 
 June 25. Preached from Romans i, 16 : " For I 
 am not asliamed of the gospel of Clirist," etc. Unusual 
 good attention. Several, by their public testimonies, 
 evincetl that they were " not ashamed of the gospel of 
 Christ." 
 
 July 9. Preached from Matthew xxvi, 58 : 
 " But Peter followed him afar off," etc. 1. Showed 
 what is meant by following Christ. 2. By following 
 him afar off. 3. The fearful consequences of follow- 
 ing him afar off. 4. The importance of avoiding the 
 example of Peter, and following Christ near at hand. 
 
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 happy in death, happy in eternity. 
 
 Sbitkmukb 2. After an absent* of five years, went 
 to AddiHon, where I formerly lalnjred as a teacher. 
 WuH happy to learn that, during the past Hnmmcr, an 
 interesting revival had l)een enjoyed in the place, an<l 
 that about forty had lx!cn converte«l, among whom 
 were a number of my pupils. With several of whom 
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 happy meeting. 
 
 Ski'TKMHER 3. Proceede<l to Cheshire, and at- 
 tended the autumn session of the Meigs Quarterly 
 Mwting. Took an active part in the meetings of 
 worship. In this place, about a year since, a revival 
 was in progress. Most of the subjecth of the work 
 were young ladies and gentlemen, entering upon life's 
 
 buHV stage. 
 
 Skptembkr 13. Forwarded an essay upon the 
 «' Bible " for the Free Presbyterian, a religious pajxT, 
 pnblislied at Yellow Springs, Ohio. It is edited by 
 Rev. Joseph Gordon, formerly assistant editor of the 
 Free Presn, of Cincinnati ; and Rev. W. G. Kephart, a 
 rctnrnefl miftsionary from New Mexico. 
 
 OcTOBKii 29. Preached in Rutland to a serious and 
 attentive congregation. Felt much encouraged to put 
 my trust in G(k1, and labor in his service. 
 
 November 3-5. Attended a quarterly meeting, 
 and spoke three times. In one of the meetings, about 
 forty spoke in succession, bearing testimony to the truth. 
 
 November 12. Preached ffoin Hebrews xi, 16: 
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 of the town, ten have recently gone forward in this 
 holy ordinance. 
 
 DiJOEMBER 10. Attended the funeral of an old 
 lady. For the last few weeks, nine or ten have died 
 in the neighborhoml, the lunerals of iiKwt of whoni I 
 have attended. Indeed, more deaths than usual have 
 occurred in the plaoo the p&it year, adtuouishing the 
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 ville, Kentucky, wliich contains seven religious so- 
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 with a revival, which lasted two months, resulting 
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 bia, six luiics abovv Cincinnuti, near the mouth of 
 the Little Miami, is the secotul place settled in Ohio. 
 The first BaptUt Church in the State waa here or» , 
 gtinized, March, 1790, by the late Dr. Stephen Qano/' 
 ut* Providence, Rhode Island, which, ailer a period 
 of sixty-tive years, still remains. 
 
 May 22. Arrived in Cincinnati, the Queen City-:^ 
 of the West. It is delightfully situated on th« . 
 north side of the Ohio River, opposite the mouth o£ ; 
 Licking River, in Kentucky. Un«juuliid in the/-i^ 
 world, M'hen we take into consideratioc its recent 
 settlement and present wealth. Comparatively few 
 years have elapsed since the Indian or hunter, stand- 
 ing on a circular line of hills, back of the city, would t- 
 have oiily seen the gigantic trees and the Ohio River 
 sundering the primeval forest with its tranquil strength. 
 But now a large city, numbering about 150,000 in-.' 
 habitants, composed of people from nearly every 
 part of the civilized world, has sprung into existence 
 as if by magic. It is built upon two planes, rising 
 from the shore of the river, and is nearly surrounded 
 by hills three hundred feet in height, from which the 
 view is enchantiisg. The streets cross one another 
 at "-ight angles, Broadway, Sycamore, Main, and Wal- 
 nut, being the principal ones extending north from 
 the river, while those which are parallel with the 
 river arc numbered First, Second, Third, etc. 
 
 In reference to the general success and present 
 progiofes of the Retleemer's cause, nothing very defi- 
 nite could be ascertained. That .evil h:id not been 
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 •noua extent. The »in of licentiousness is ruining 
 the reputations and blighting the hopes of thousaudti. 
 Infidelity, with its contaminating influences, stalks 
 the streets, sowing the seeds, of moral corruption in 
 the minds of the young and thoughtless. Yet there 
 is a bright side to this dark picture. The pulpit 
 and the press are performing a gootl work, even to 
 the pul ling-down of tlic strongholds of Satan. Many 
 prosiwrous churches there are, blessed with pious, 
 learned, and efficient pastors, wlio have devoteid all 
 to God and to hia cause. Light and knowledge are 
 increasing, and thera is less hostility to the benev- 
 olent principles of Christianity, 
 "j During my brief stay in the city, gathered a few 
 items of general interest, which I prepared for the 
 press, after which I left for home. But we had not 
 proceeded far when the fearful alarm of murder wa« 
 announced. Upon immediate examination it was 
 found that, although no one had been niurdere<l, two 
 or three young men were nearly < it in- pieces l)y 
 liowie-koives. Their bleeding wouiuls and snioth- 
 ere<l sigho presented a shocking spectacle, awakening; 
 and calling forth the sympathies of the pa»senger8 
 on board. This appalling scene surpassed any thing 
 of tlie kind I had ever witnessed. Had I been 
 traveling in the interior of benighted Africa, I 
 should not have been surprised ; but here, in en- 
 lightened America, in my native country, I never 
 expec^ti'd to see men butcheretl alive. No v/oi>der, 
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 CHAPTER XIX. 
 
 !1^|^;«^ >» MxNISTEKIAL LABORS. 
 
 May 27, 1855. Preached in Rutland. Although 
 my pulpit labors were uo more severe than usual, yet, 
 at the close of the' services, felt much prostrated. 
 Stoppiug at the nearest house, spent the remainder of 
 the day; but was unable either to sit up or take ^fresh- 
 ments. 
 
 June 1-3. Attended the summer session of Meigs 
 Quarterly Meeting. The reports from the various 
 churches were encouraging, especially from one, in tlie 
 limits of which there has been a good revival. On 
 the third and last day, the meeting was held iu a 
 larger house, owned by another society. 
 ' June 17. Preached from John liv, 20. The con- 
 gregation had much increased, and the prospects of 
 good api^eared flattering. Although the day was ex- 
 cessively warm, there was a crowded bouse, some com- 
 ing from an adjoining town. n , ,' ' ; 
 
 June 24. Having no appointment, concluded to 
 attend service at the Christian Church ; but as the 
 officiating minister did nut ottme, I was earnestly 
 solicited to occupy the time. The request was unex- 
 jjected, both to myself and the congregation ; yet I 
 could not refuse to comply, and enjoyed a good season. 
 
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 £ July 1. Arrived precisely at the hour of the ai>- 
 pointiucnt; but not a person was present. At\er 
 waiting half an hour, several came, to whom I spoke 
 from Hebrews vi, 19 : " Which hope we have as an 
 anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast," etc. 
 Afterward learned that sickness in the neighborhood 
 detained the people. 
 
 July 8. Preached in the extreme part of the 
 township, where I taught school about twelve years 
 ago. Was then familiarly acquainted with nearly,, 
 every person, old and young, residiug in the vicinity. 
 But now I scarcely recognized one-fifth of the nu- 
 merous congregation assembled. However, I noticed 
 the presence of two of my former pupils, who have 
 made a profession of religion, and are worthy members 
 of the church, one of whom holds a responsible civil , 
 office. 
 
 July 14. Spoke upon the benefits and consolations 
 of religion, urging upon Christian professors the duty 
 of self-denial and self-consecration. Several expressed 
 publicly their determination to live in obe<lienc(t to 
 the commands of heaven, and thus come off victorious 
 through the blood of the Lamb. 
 
 July 22. Preached to a large assembly from John 
 iii, 2 : " Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher coma 
 from God." Enjoyed more than usual fi-eetlom. 
 Within a few weeks past, much interest has been 
 taken in religious matters. A large and flourishing 
 Sabbath-school has been established, superintended by 
 a brother distinguished for zeal and piety. 
 
 July 29." Delivered a discourse in Salisbury, after 
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 batli-8chool, now in a posperous condition. The 
 ditirch in this place is small, and, since its orgtmiza- 
 tion, has met with much opposition. But the • 
 ini'iiibors have, by divine assistance, surmounted all - 
 difficulties, and have erected on an eligible site a neat • 
 and commodious house of worship, which is nearly ' 
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 August 11-1.7. Attended In Chester the O^io v^ 
 Rivor Yearly Meeting, at whicli there were eleven"^ 
 clergymen, most of whom preached. A Home Mis-'* 
 siou Society, of which I was apiKjinted Corresponding 
 Secretary, was formed for the purj)Ose of sustaining 
 <me or more missionaries within the limits of the 
 Yearly Meeting. Much interest was taken in this en- 
 terprise, and a number voluntarily became members. 
 On the last day the meeting commenced at eight and '-• 
 continued till twelve, during which between thirty and ' 
 forty perscms, from different towns and counties^ sjjoke 
 of the goodness of God. ***^* 
 
 August 19. Preached in Rutland to the youth, ^ 
 whom I endeavored to invite to Christ. A good de- ■? 
 gree of seriousness was apparent, and, I trust, the*" 
 time is not far distant when they will become the * 
 humble followers of Christ. * j^^ ■ " y 
 
 August 26. Delivered a Sabbath-sdidol addresK. ' 
 Parents, teachers, and scholars listened with equal 
 attention. Although the inclemency of the weather'* 
 rendered the day unpleasant, yet I rejoiced to see so f 
 much interest manifested by both old and young. ^ 
 
 Skptember 2. Attended Quartferly Meeting in ^' 
 Cheshire, and spoke once. The audiei)'^ was un- 
 usually large, — more than could enter the house. A > 
 
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 lilMiral collection was taken, to aid in educating two 
 [iroinising young men for the ministry. A revival 
 commenced under favorabJe circumstances, hpppily 
 terminating in the awakening and conversion of thirty 
 l)ersons. la Raccoon, a lew miles distant, a series of 
 meeting's were K«ld the past week. To the praise of 
 God, sinners were converted, and a dow;n or more bai>- 
 tized. Anioug the numbei' is a physician, wlio came 
 many miles, and spent several doys in attendance on 
 this meeting, and »>efore its close was rejoicing in God. 
 
 Sept'^jmber 29. Having jwrtially recovered from 
 A severe illness of three weeks, 8iK>ke in Rutland with 
 much feebleness. Two or three publicly confesstd 
 their backslidings, and renewed their vows. My ag«d 
 aifd infirm mother, who, for eleven months, ha<l been 
 unable to attend worship, was present. Was per- 
 mitted to hear her, perhajis, for the last time in public, 
 declare the grace of God to her sonl. 
 
 October 13, 14. Attended meetings and spoke 
 once. Many wept under the preached Word, and some 
 good, it is believed, was effected. There were present 
 a number who had lately enlisted in the cause of 
 Christ, and one united with the church. A liberal 
 bum was contributed and subscribed for the support of 
 the gospel. 
 
 October 21. Spoke in the north part of the town- = 
 ship. A few days since a protracted meeting was held, 
 and some wanderers, like the prodigal son, returned to ^ 
 their Father's house. From the house of worship J , 
 went to the house of a£9[iction, and found three of itfl ; 
 inmates, — ^a father, son, and daughter,— prostrated 
 upon beds of sickness. Next repaired to the cemetery, 
 
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 where I beheld the final conaumraation of man's 
 earthly hops and aspiratiune. 
 
 OcroBEK 29. Furnished for the Meigs County 
 Telegraph an essay on the "Pen," which was com- 
 mended by the editor in a brief etlitorb!. In this ar- 
 ticle. I attempted to show the utility and usi'fulness of. 
 the j)en, and to urge the importance of its use. 
 
 NovEMBRit 11. Preuchetl, enjoying more than 
 usual frewlom. Several exhortations followed, which 
 were much to the point, adding iuterejjt to the meet- 
 ing. 
 
 DiiCEMBER 8, 9. Sp<«ke in the Freewill Baptist 
 and Universalist Churches, At the former enumer- 
 ated some of the privileges enjoyed by Christians, 
 encouraging all to renewed diligence, at the latter 
 attempted to show that the great work of reform has 
 only commenced, and that every fri«?ud of virtue and 
 religion is called upon, from the necessity of the case, 
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 January 26, 185C. Addressed an assembly at 
 a private house, which apjK'ared to be a profitable 
 season. Five young people arose for prayers, some 
 of whom spoke, declar'ug their determination to 
 renounce the world and embrace Christ. Many 
 wept in view of their hopeless condition without a 
 Savior. Professors, too, were much engaged. Twen- 
 
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 ty-five or thirty spoke, inviting sinners to Christ, 
 and praiding the Lord for the Rpeciai manifestations 
 ' «f his grace. The exercises of worship continued for 
 Bonie hours without cessation, during which deep 
 solemnity rested upon every countenance. In the 
 evening met at a school-house. After tlie services 
 commenced; ahnost a breathless silence ensued, not- 
 withstanding the crowded and uncomfortable condi- 
 tion of the ]ieople. A sermon was delivered, after 
 which an invitation was extended to those who desired 
 an interest in Christ, to present themselves at the 
 ultar of prayer, when eight or ten imme<liately em- 
 braced the opportunity and came forward. With 
 the appearance of the deepest penitence, they bowed 
 the knee, while several fervent prayers were offered 
 up in their bt^half. After this exercise closed, seven 
 of the pumlwr arose, and told their young compan- 
 ions that they had fully resolvetl to seek and serve 
 the liord. The youngest of them, about fourteen 
 or fifteen years of age, spoke in a feeling and pa- 
 thetic manner, which moved the audience to tears. 
 Tliis youth closed by remarking, " If we are ashamed 
 tc own Christ, he will be ashamed to own us." Three, 
 w' ) had profesBcd conversion, were received as can- 
 didates for baptism. The meeting held to a late 
 hour, yet, when brought to a close, the interest seomed 
 scarcely diminished. 
 
 January 31. Found the work gradually pro- 
 gressing and extending. Meetings have been lield 
 for two weeks past, which have been attended with 
 the divine blessing. The exireme severity of the 
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 ingH have been thronged by all clas'^es oC |)co|>le, 
 yet, with a few exceptions, all have eondueted with 
 Btriet propriety, nrnking little or no interruption. In- 
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 parently rejoicing in its progr«»s. The converta 
 manifest much boldneaa and decision, and are faith- 
 ful to bear public testimony for Gwl. Wishing to 
 discharge every known duty, a number of thero 
 desired to go forward in the ortliiuiuce of baptism, 
 though the streams were froren over more than a 
 foot thick. At their request a suitable place was 
 prepar«>d for the administration of the ordinance by 
 cutting and removing the ice. Seven have followed 
 Christ in r liquid grave. This evening enjoyc-d the 
 happy privilege of hearing them testify to the truth 
 and reality <»f the Christian religion, by the blessing!) 
 of vvliioh they have been Hia<le free and happy. Besides 
 this, several penitent souls came forward for prayers. 
 Of this number was one who, a few months before, 
 had followed to the grave a sister and two brothers. 
 She now very earnestly desired to prejmre to meet 
 them in a better world. 
 
 Febuuahy 16. Was on a committee to select a 
 site for a mccting-house, and we determined upoa 
 one situated in the most central part of the neigh- 
 borhood. The brethren and friends are awaking to 
 their interests, and feel that a bouse of worehip ig 
 much needed. After sermon the converts improved 
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 religion. Thi8 meeting commenced in the morning, 
 and cxmtinued till nearly night. Preached in the 
 evening, and, as usual, we enjoyed a ba|>j>y time in 
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 ^^jjFkbruary 17. Spoke, on Grass Run, to a large 
 assembly. Here the work of revival han already 
 commenced. The first subject of the work was a 
 profane young man, who, from mere curiosity, went 
 some distance to attend the meetings where the re- 
 vival first commenced, and thus became awakened 
 to a sense of his own danger. He and his wife 
 are now rejoicing in the Lord, together with a 
 nuaiber of others. In the evening returnc<l to the 
 usual place of holding meetings, and sjmke again, 
 inviting the unconverted present to accept of a cru- 
 cifitnl but now risen Savior. 
 
 j„ February 24. Am this day thirty-four. How 
 rapidly have the years flown 1 Prayed that I might 
 be more faithful the remainder of my life, and be 
 more fully consecrated to the work of the ministry. 
 Thus^with feelings of solemnity, I entered the pulpit, 
 and delivered a sermon on Christian fuithfulncss. 
 After closing, most of the professors present publicly 
 declared their intention to be ftfithful unto deatli, 
 which was a source of joy and consolation. In the 
 evening the converts held -a prayer-meeting, and 
 manifested much willingness to discharge public 
 duties, as nearly every one vocally prayed and ex- 
 horted. Before the close of meeting, delivered an 
 adtlress, in which I endeavored to encouraged them 
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 FKonirAUY 20. Saw four lieiitlien idols which 
 wero br(m);lit from Biiriiiuti to this ctmntry for ex- 
 hibition. Two of thoiii ure of thu hirgi'i^t size thut 
 have bi>en brought to America, repreflciitiiig the 
 Burmun |m-o|)Iu in ihiihuu unit dreiw. They ure made 
 of ninrble, drenwil in gold loaf. They were brought 
 a distance of sixtoen ihousund milee, and prenent a 
 gratifying curioaity, a8 they have long bcea ubjuctfl 
 of h»'uthen worship. * ■ " 'V^-"' •^i ^Ht.ofwwj - 
 
 March 2. Preached from Samuel's address to 
 Israel : " Only feur the Lord, and serve him in 
 truth with all your heart ; for consider how great 
 thingH he hath done for you." Found the converts 
 hitppily engaged in the ouise of their divine Muster, 
 rejoicing in hope. May the blessing of lieiiveti attend 
 them through life, and may they, by fuithfulueiM, . 
 secure the unfading crown! *'^."'; ' • » ' •./ fi-iruv 
 
 Mahcii 28. Am happy to learn that various 
 places in this vicinity are lK.'ing fuvore<l witli re- 
 vivulb of religion. Many have been added to the 
 church of the living God. Athens, the location of 
 the Ohio University, is among the many places 
 blessed wiUi the outjxujrings of the Holy Bpirit. 
 A number 'of the studentd have been brought to 
 Christ, bearing witness to the regenerating influ- 
 ences of the gospeU May they go forth as lights 
 in the world, combining high intellectual attain- 
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 ,;.„.. JOURNEY TO PENNSYLVANIA. 
 
 IIarch 29, 1866. After a two-houra' riile in the 
 gtaije, came to tho Ohio River, and learned that ten or 
 eleven lives were lost, on Wednesday lawt, by the cx- 
 ploHion of the " Metropolis," a new and splendid 
 steamer which was making its first trip. To ne this 
 wap no welcome tidings, esfwcially as I designed to 
 IMM-form a journey on a steamboat, and would, there- 
 tore, have a similar risk to run, and, perhajw, meet a 
 similar fate. But my trust was in God, and felt will- 
 ing to leave the event with him. Distributed a few 
 bcM)kfl ; but they were not favorably iv^ceived. As the 
 evening was liir siMjnt when I embarked, I retired im.- 
 nMKliiitely to my state-room much oxhauHt«l ; but 
 found it ini|)OSsible to compose myself sufficiently to 
 enjoy " Nature's sweet restorer." -The awfid tragedy 
 herein narrated was constantly before my mind, and it 
 seemed as if I wuld hear echoing in my ears the last 
 *wild shriek of terror from the unfortunate vietims of 
 the " Metropolis." 
 
 March 30. Stopped at Ilwkingport, at the mouth 
 of Hockliocking River^ and distributed books, which 
 were gladly received. The next place worthy of note 
 was Blennerhassctt's Island, made menorable by the 
 melancholy history of its former owner, Harman 
 Blennerhassett, who was misled and ruined by the no- 
 torious Aaron Burr, Could not refrain from contrast- 
 ing its present rliins with its former beauty and 
 grandeur, where once reigned peace, happiness, and 
 
 I 1 
 
I 
 
 coil tent men t. Two miles above this island is Parkere- 
 burg, situated at t\m mouth of the Little Kana'Tvha. 
 The call for books was urgent, and found it diScuH to 
 8U|/ply the demand. To the five evangelical churches > 
 of the place, twent; -five have been added, indicating, .: 
 however, a aroall increase for so many churches. 
 
 Proceeded next to Marietta, the first settleil town io 
 Ohio, named in honor of the unfortunate Marie An- 
 toinette, Queen of France. It is located on a broad 
 plain, at the month of the Muskingum River. From 
 reliable inform«tton, learner that a number of very in- 
 tcrt'stlng revivals bad been enjoyed in the place, t)ie 
 jmst year, making au aggregate of six hundred and '. 
 twenty-four memberB to the different churches. The 
 revival influence has extended to the majority of tiie ';,, 
 Htudents of the collie. Also, in Harmar, on the , 
 opposite side of the Muskingum, there have beea 
 about one hundred and twenty converted. ^i-nMi^sM^^'-r' 
 
 March 31. Arose much refreshed from the slnm- 
 licrs of the night, thanking my heiivenly Father for 
 his protecting aire. Passed Sistersville, on tl>e Vir- ?; 
 ginia side, early in the morning, but hnd not time to^' 
 stop. Culk-d at Sunfish and Powhatan, Ohio, and 
 gave book.s Also, at Elizabcthtown, the county ".eat 
 of Marsha 1 County, Virginia, situated at the mouth 
 of ^•'u.c Creek. It is mainly distinguished for the 
 number and size of its mounds. Situated in the cen- 
 ter of the plain is one twelve hundred feet in circuni* ^ 
 ference, and more than one hundred in height, sur-- 
 rouiided by a trench and smaller mounds, as if the 
 great ,^ead were lileeping here with guards around. 
 . Proceeding iwelve miles, carae to Wheeling, and 
 
 
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 nd is Parker»> 
 ;tle Kana'-^im. 
 I it dificult to 
 ilical churches 
 ed, indicating, 
 urches. 
 
 ettled town in 
 te Marie An- 
 d on a broad 
 ^iver. From 
 er of very in- 
 the place, tlie 
 hundred and 
 lurches. The 
 ajority of the 
 •mar, on the 
 ■e have been 
 
 om the slum- 
 y Father for 
 
 on the Vir- 
 d not time to* 
 a, Ohio, and 
 i county >!eat 
 it the mouth 
 ished for the 
 d in the ceo-* 
 et in circuai- ' 
 
 hcigljt, sur- 
 ds, as if the 
 
 around, 
 heeling, and 
 
 SBfJ^H HIBBART> BARnKTI. 
 
 105 
 
 dLtributeil! books. The prospects of the city, as a 
 manufacturing place, are exoellent,-^the largest glass 
 case in the world having already been turned out of 
 her glafts- works. The number of churches of all 
 kinds is eighteen. The number of revivals within 
 the past year, according to the common mode of re- 
 porting, tlir^. From the pastor of the Fourth- street 
 Methodist Episcopal Church, learned that there had 
 been a decided religious interest in all *^^iie churches of 
 that denomination, resulting in the accession of nearly 
 three hundred probationers. The number added to 
 the other churches can not be accurately staied, but 
 suppose about one hundred and seventy. 
 
 Leaving this place, the boat, without havi^ig to 
 lower its chimneys, passed under the wire 8U3{>en8ion 
 bridge, which crosses the river at this point. Being 
 late in the afternoon, we did not reach Wellsburg till 
 after night-fall. There are six religious socitties iu 
 the place, two of which have, during the year, enjoyed 
 revivals, and received one hundred and thirty addi- 
 tions. 
 
 Came next to Steubenville, the principal town in 
 Jefferson County, Oiiic Here are six evangelical 
 churches. A year ago, twenty-one were added to the 
 Presbyterian Church on examination. Considerable 
 numbers have been added to the Methodist chnrclutj 
 the past winter; very few to any other branches of 
 Christ'o Church. The next town paased, worthy of 
 note, was Wellsville, a place of some importance at 
 the mouth of Little Yellow Creak, on the north baiik, 
 of the Ohio. 
 
 April. 1. Arrived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 
 
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3S 
 
 ATTrOBIOOn.MMTY OF 
 
 situated at the juiidion of tlic Allogliaiiy and Monon- 
 galielti rivers, which form the Ohio. It was formerly 
 called Fort Duquesue, and is of historic intcroat to 
 Americans, being near the place of Braddock's defeat 
 and death. It was for a long time a jwint of riesist- 
 ance to Indian aggressions. I^ now contains about 
 fifty thousand inhabitants, and would be a beautiful 
 city, were it not for the dingy appearance of the build- 
 ings, caused by the smoke of bituminous coal, which is 
 in universal use. It possesses extensive mnnufiiciuring 
 fu(!i!ities, which has gaine<i it the name, — "Iron City." 
 The capital invested in manufactories alone nmourts to 
 several millions. 
 
 The past winter has been a season of more than 
 tisuul religious interest among the churches of the city. 
 Among the MothmJists, revivals have been numerous 
 and |K)werful. In two of them the work of graee has 
 b<'('n ujore marked than for many years past. The 
 First PitJshyterian Church, during the last two 
 months, had a very pleasant state of religious interest. 
 Its interesting feature was the increase of feeling and 
 «eal among the members of the church. Many from 
 the world were joined to the j)eople of the Lord, and 
 others so mueh exercised as to give hopes for the 
 future. In Dr. Svrift's church, in Alleghany City, 
 atljoining Pittsburgh, twenty-five or thirty were re- 
 ceived ujK)n profession at one communion, In the 
 town of Wasliington, about twenty-five mil^s distant, 
 an awakening occurred, which pervaded the whole 
 community, and extendetl to churches of all denomi- 
 nations. It may be safely stated that multittides were 
 added to the church of such as shall be saved. Sim- 
 
ilar awakenings in numerous other places might be 
 mentioned, but the above must for the present suffice. 
 
 The people of this city have had relented warnings 
 and reverses. In \S46, a large portion of the city wa? 
 burned to ashes, consuming the entire effecta of 
 thousands, and turrung thousands more out of regular 
 employment. Thus, in a few hours, were swept out 
 of existence millions of dollars, by which the rich 
 were made poor, and the poor, wretched. Although, 
 I believe, no lives were lost in this terrible conflagra- 
 tion, yet, in this event, many families were deprived 
 of that which is necessary to sustain life, — bread. 
 Besides this calamity, a greater one occurrwl eighteen 
 months ago, but of an entirely different character. It 
 was a fatal epidemic, — the cholera. Amidst its 
 ravages through the length and breadth of the land, 
 Pittsinirgh had hitherto escaj)ed it'' dire effects ; but, 
 in the midst of their suppcxsed security, it came upon 
 them " like tlie strong man armed." In one short 
 month, no less than one thousand people — men, 
 women, and children — were laid in their graves. 
 
 April 2. Completed for the press an artich* upon 
 the moral and religious aspects of the city. Next 
 visited the principal wholesale houses on Wood Stre<'t, 
 distributing books when and where op{K)rtunity pre- 
 sented. Met with no opposition, none refusing my 
 books, though of a decidedly religious clmracter. 
 Also, visited other parts of the city, and saw a|> 
 parently happy results of my labors; but how feeble 
 were they compared with the wants of a large citj', 
 famishing for the bread of life! In the afternoon it 
 commenced raining, although the surrcundiug bills 
 
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 108 
 
 -jsiAUTOEIOaBAPIIY OF 
 
 weve covered with snow. Immediately resorted to the 
 wharf, where Jay twenty-five or thirty steamboats, 
 mostly from the western waters, loading and unload- 
 ing freight, presenting to view the active commercial 
 interests of the city. M^ny of these boats were 
 vii<ited, leaving books in the saloons, to be read by 
 passengers and others. In this work I continued 
 until my supply of books was wholly exhausted, 
 happy in being able to disseminate rcli^iou^ knowl- 
 
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 .•V'S»>|, 
 
 CHAPTER XXII. 
 
 IJVBORS IN OHIO — ORDINATION. 
 
 ApRlTi 6, 1856. Attended the spring session of the 
 Meigs Quarterly Meeting, held in Cheshire, Ohio. It 
 was well attended, and a go(xi state of feeling mani- 
 fested. A brother was ordained to the work of tiie 
 ministry, which was a solemn and impressive scene. 
 In the evening several came forward for prayers, and 
 the prospect was encouraging for a general revival. 
 • #' May 4. Preachwl in Rutland, and during worship 
 a sad accident occurretl. Two young men, named 
 Logan and Wilson, instead of attenoing church, went 
 out gunning, and, finding no game, commenced shoot- 
 ing at a mark. Wliile thus employed, Logan's gun 
 was accidentally discharged, t;he contents entering Wil- 
 son's breast, killing him instantly. The deceased was 
 twenty years of age. This should be an etfectual 
 warning to every Sabbath-broaker, v aui < - 
 * rs May 18. Preached in Middle[)ort to an attentive 
 
8ELAH KIBBARD BARHETT. 
 
 109 
 
 ried to the 
 iteamlioats, 
 id unluad- 
 x>n)mercial 
 (oata were 
 >e read by 
 
 continued 
 exhausted, 
 >U« knowlr 
 
 , '-• >''fo 1 
 
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 jion of the 
 Ohio. It 
 ing mani- 
 ork of the 
 jive scene, 
 ayers, and 
 Bvival. 
 ig worship 
 !n, named 
 arch, went 
 ced shoot- 
 •gan's gun 
 Bring Wil- 
 ceasetl waa 
 I etfeotusj 
 
 I attentive 
 
 assembly, who received the word with gladness. 
 Among the hearers were two Methodist ministers. 
 The Lorrl hbs graciously visited his people in this 
 place, and manifested his saving power in the a)n- 
 version of souls. Last Sabbath, in the presence of 
 hundreds, several were immersed in the Ohio, one of 
 whom was an aged man, trembling from the effects of 
 palsy. In the atlernoon heard, at another place, the 
 funeral sermon of a physician, a former associate. 
 
 May 25. Delivered a discourse in Rutland from 
 Job xiv, 10: "But man dieti\ and wasteth away; 
 yea, m"n giveth up the ghost, and where is he?" It 
 was a season of solemnity. Ttrdeed, the text led to a 
 serious subject, and, treating it in a serious manner, it 
 had a corresponding effect upon the hearers. 
 
 June L Attended a Methodist Quarterly Meeting 
 in Hartisonville. The assembly being large, many 
 were compelled to remain out of doors. The speaker, 
 instead of occupying the pulpit, took his position at 
 the door, so that all could hear. The sermon, de- 
 livered by the presiding elder, Rev. E. M. Boring, was 
 one hour in length, and another hour was occupiwl in 
 attending to the administration of the Lord's Supper. 
 
 June 8. Attended a Freewill Baptist Quarterly 
 Meeting in Addison. In the forenoon a discourm; was 
 delivered by Rev. George A. Stebbins, after which 
 more than one hundred believers assembled around the 
 sacramental board, and partook of the emblems of their 
 dying Lord. In the afr-^rnoon preached, unworthy as 
 I felt, to far the largest assembly I ever addressed. In 
 Cheshire, an adjoining township, God has favored his 
 IMHjple, the past spring, with a revival of religion. 
 
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 The saints wore refreshed, the baokslidden reclaimed, 
 and the impenitent converted, — jjcrsons of different 
 ages, from the hoary-headed to the tender youth. 
 Since Sci)tember hist, sixty-five or seventy have been 
 converte«l and baptized, making resiiectable additiona 
 to the churclics in the township. 
 
 June 22. Proceeded as usual to my apimintment. 
 While on the way my horse took fright, became un- 
 manageable, and ran some distance with the vehicle in 
 which I was 8eate<l. For a few moments regarded my- 
 self in imminent danger, but providentially escai)ed un- 
 injured. Afler a few minutes' delay, arrive<l at the 
 hoase of worsliip, thankful for this narrow escape. At 
 eleven heard a discourse, after which gave an exhor- 
 tation. At four preached in the same place, from Mat- 
 thew xxiv, 14: "And this gospel of the kingdom 
 shall be preachetl in all the world for a witness unto 
 all nations, and then shall the end come." 
 
 June 29. Joined with a ministerial brother in 
 holding a protracted meeting. At nine the morning 
 priiyer-mi-eting was held, attendetl by a large number 
 of brethren, who appeared to be actively engaged. At 
 eleven a sermon was preached, after which the ordi- 
 nance of baptism was administered to two young per- 
 sons, who were happy in following in the steps of him 
 who " liveil our example," At four another discourse 
 was delivered. At seven preaching commenced again, 
 and the meeting held somewhat late. Some were evi- 
 dently seeking and striving to enter in at the strait 
 gate. The sudden death of a yotmg man ift the inj- 
 niediiite vicinity caused an unusual seriousness. 
 .; Jip,^%^ ^pached in Salisbury. Here, too, a man, 
 
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 Bin.AH niUBAnP BARItETT. 
 
 Hi 
 
 reclaimed, 
 r different 
 ler you(h. 
 Iinvp been 
 I additioDB 
 
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 [mintment. 
 ecame un- 
 vehic'le in 
 arded my- 
 jcajwd iin- 
 c<l at the 
 icapp. At 
 an t'xhop- 
 froni Mat- 
 kingdom 
 :nes8 unto 
 
 rother in 
 
 morning 
 
 e nninber 
 
 nged. At 
 
 the ordi- 
 
 mng per- 
 
 ps of him 
 
 discourse 
 
 «^d n^iin, 
 
 wore cvi- 
 
 the strait 
 
 \ the ini- 
 
 o, a man, 
 
 after a \veek'« illncas, was supposed to be dying. 
 Th*)se are solemn sfA'nes to witness. Men turn away 
 from them with grief, and the next moment engage in 
 vain worldly amusements. What gross inconsistency I 
 What mad infatuation t 
 
 AuaUOT" 3. Preached in Rutland from the wonla of 
 the Psalmist : " He will be our guide even nnto 
 death." At the close two aged persons publicly stated 
 that, for many years, they had been endeavoring to 
 travel the Christisn journey, and had, to the joy of 
 their hearts, ever found God to be the guide of his 
 people. 
 
 August 24. Preached from Isaiah xx::v, 8: 
 " And a highway shall be there, and a wa , and it 
 shall be called the wa" of holiness ; the unclean shall 
 not pass over it ; but it shall be for those : the way- 
 faring men, though fools, shall not err therein." Was 
 happy to see many who, I have reason to believe, are 
 traveling this highway, — '♦ the way of holii.ess." 
 
 Sbptehber 7. Having been examineil on the pre- 
 ceding day in theology, and in reference to my qualifi- 
 cations for the ministerial office, I was regularly and 
 publicly ordained, according to the usages of the Free- 
 will Baptists, to the work of the ministry, by the 
 Meigs Quarterly Meeting, held in Salisbury, Meigs 
 Connty, Ohio. Sermon by Rev. Goodwin Evans, from 
 2 Timothy iv, 2: " Preach the word." Viewed this 
 as one of the most solemn and eventful periods of my 
 life. Early in the morning, before the rising sun had 
 reflected his gilded rays, I repiurtnl fjr meditation and 
 prayer, l)eneath the spreading boughs of a gigantic 
 forest. Upon the first utterance of my lips in prayer. 
 
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 AtrrOBIOORAPHY OF 
 
 •^'■,*n..'_',(M'lj 
 
 I could no longer repross my tears. A consak'ratioa 
 of my niiwortliiiicfts for ao holy and rex^xtnaibL* a 
 station deeply alfiKjted my heart. Fervently prayed 
 that I migiit more jierfectly understand my duty, 
 honor God, and glorify hitu, so long oh I reoaaiQ a 
 pilgrim and sojourner on earth. - 
 
 CHAPTER XXIII. 
 
 SECOND VISIT TO CINCINNATI. 
 
 September 22, 1866. Came to Athens by stage, 
 improving every opportunity in distributing books, es- 
 jwciully at post-offices. Toward evening took a walk 
 to the Ohio University, now under the presidency of 
 the Rt'v Dr. Howard. The college buildings are 
 situated ai the center of a square containing several 
 acres, beautifully adorned with shrubbery. 
 
 Skptembeb 23. Left Athens at eight o'clock on 
 the railway, and passed through jmrtions of the 
 counties of Athens, Vinton, Ross, Highland, Clinton, 
 Clermont; and Hamilton. Toward the middle of the 
 day 8topi)ed one and a half hours at a depot, distrib- 
 uting books, which were received and read with eager- 
 ness. Arrived in Cincinnati at five, and devoted the 
 remainder of the day and evening to correspondence. 
 
 September 24. Spent a portion of the day in at- 
 tempts to get some printing done for immediate distri- 
 bution, but was unsuccessful. The principal establish- 
 ments of the city were, at this Ume, crowded with busi- 
 ness. The day being more than usually pleasant, 
 
iiloratioQ 
 
 ' prayed 
 \y duty, 
 emaiu a 
 
 ^f SKLAII IIIUUARD HAHRETT. 
 
 Hi!' 
 
 >y stage, 
 )oka, ea- 
 L a walk 
 lency of 
 iiigs are 
 ; several 
 
 ;1ock on 
 of the 
 Clintou, 
 e of the 
 distrib- 
 b eager- 
 lited the 
 jndence. 
 y in at- 
 e distri- 
 itablish- 
 tb buai- 
 deasaut, ' 
 
 there was a grachial stmun of visiture at the Horti- 
 cultural Exhibition on Vine Street, winch appeared to 
 be the chief center of attraction. ■-'. <- 5. 
 
 Skptember 25. Was much occupied in attending 
 to business of a secular nature. To-day the annual re- 
 union of the alnnuii of Woodward College took place. 
 The exercises commenced with prayer, after which the 
 president of tlie club introduced the orator, one of the 
 earliest graduates of " Old Woodward," and one of the 
 most eloquent and popular clergymen of the South. 
 His address was replete with fine feeling and touching 
 references to the scenes and sorrows of their early days 
 of study. 
 
 Septkmbeh 27. Distributed books in the ^>renoon, 
 and spent the afVernoon at the Western Museum, 
 corner of Sycamore and Third Streets. In eight dif- 
 ferent halls are contained a great variety of curiosities 
 and antiquities from Egypt, India, China, Mexico, and 
 various other parts of the world, together with the 
 wax-figures of many distinguished persons, among 
 whom the three Presidential Candidates, — Buchanan, 
 Fremont, and Fillmore. In the evening heard 
 tlie French Mountaineer Singers, six in number, uni- 
 formly dressed. 
 
 September 28. Visited the Roman Catholic ca- 
 thedral, corner of Eighth and Plum Streets. It is a 
 large and elegant structure, handsomely built of free- 
 stone, with a spire two hundred and fifty feet high. 
 Proceeded next to Fourth Street, between Vine and 
 Race, and heard the Rev. Dr. Fisher, pastor of the 
 Second New School Presbyterian Church. In the 
 evening attended a meeting at Christ's Church, Fourth 
 8 
 
 «;■■ 
 
.1 AUTOBIOfmAPHY OF . 
 
 Sfiet't, between Sycamore anil Bioatlway, and heard a 
 dincoiirse by an Episcopal iun olergymun, theRev. Dr. 
 Butlir. At both churches they had instrumental 
 niUHiu. Indeed, organt) are used in a»u:ly all the 
 churches of the city. ^^ >> ''" 
 
 Skitembkb 29. SjK'nt the forenoon in rambles 
 alwiit the city, distributing books. Visited the Cincin- 
 nati OlMjervatory, on Mount Adams, an eminence five 
 hundred feet above low-water ma'/k, from which is had 
 a delightful view of the whole city. In this observa- 
 tory is the great equatorial telescope, BupjKjaed to be 
 one of the largest and best in the United Statra. Also, 
 visitetl the Water- and Gas-works, both of which 
 bhowed the industry and skill of man. The neatness 
 and beauty of the public gardens and nurseries are such 
 as to attract H|)ecial notice. 
 
 Sepi'KMBKH 30. Having spent about a week in 
 Cincinnati, procee<lcd to Maineville, Warren County, 
 a beautiful village near the liittle Miami River, and 
 about twenty miles north-east of the city, mostly set- 
 tled by immigrants from the State of Maine. In the 
 evening rain and sleet fell, and before morning the 
 ground was covered with snow, — an occurrence not 
 common in this latitude at this season of the year. 
 
 ;*%i;i ♦^ CHAPTER XXIV. . 
 
 ■IWr <" i 
 ,'• ;= SIXTEENTH GENERAL CONFERENCE. 
 
 mi ■- 
 
 fe^J October 1, 1856. Was present at the opening 
 
 of the Sixteenth General Coiiferepce of the Freewill 
 
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 115 
 
 I hrartl a 
 
 Rev. Dr. 
 
 rumen till 
 
 all the 
 
 rambles 
 B Cinfin- 
 icnoc five 
 ch 18 had 
 
 ulwcrvft^- 
 laed to be 
 «. AIhu, 
 oi' which 
 t neBtnfH.s 
 i arc such 
 
 week in 
 County, 
 Liver, and 
 o»tly Bct- 
 . lu the 
 ruing the 
 ■euce not 
 year. 
 
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 > opening 
 ^IJreewill 
 
 Baptists, held at Mainevil)«, Ohio. The Confert>nf« 
 was ealletl to order by the 8e<'retary, Rev. Kilns 
 Curtis, of New Hamiwiiire, by whom a hymn and 
 select portions of Scripture were read. Rev. John 
 L. Sinclair, also of New Hamphire, led in prayer. 
 The Hon. and Rev. Ebenexer Knuwiton, Mendwr of 
 Congress fn)m the State of Maine, was elected Chair- 
 nan, There were present forty-seven delegates from 
 the Northern, Middle, and Western States, — all of 
 whom were clergymen. In addition to the delegates 
 there were in attendance alwut fifty ministers, who 
 had come from remote sections of the country as 
 spectators. 
 
 *• Ocm)BER 2. Heard the reports from the Yearly 
 Meetings, which, for the most part, were interesting. 
 William Burr, Esq., of New Hampshire, Agent of 
 the Freewill Baptist Printing Establishment, on 
 being called, presented his report, from which it 
 appeared that the profits of the Establish n»ent, since 
 the last Conference, had amounted to nearly eleven 
 tlunisand dollars. Thi« is contributed to objects of 
 benevolence; such as education, missions, etc. In 
 the evening attended the annivertary of the Sabbath- 
 school Union. A well-written report was read by 
 the Corresponding Secretary, Rev. George T. Day, 
 of Rhode Island. After this, addresses were deliv- 
 ered by Revs. Oscar E. Baker, of Ohio; and Joseph 
 B. Davis, of Massachusetts. 
 
 October 3. At eight, attende<l the annual meet- 
 ing of the Ohio State Mission Society. Was nj)- 
 pointed on a committee to ascertain where missionary 
 labor would probably be most successful, and to 
 
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 116 
 
 AtlTOBIOORAPHY Of . 
 
 give notioe of tlio same to th« St-oretary of the R;»rd. 
 Ill the afti>riHH)ti hvurd tlic dubatcM of Coiifurenoc. 
 In tlic cvoniuf; attemled the aiiniverBary of tho 
 Iklucation Society, llcv. Oren B. Cheney, of Maine, 
 CorreH})on<litig Secretary, theu. prcHented an abMtraet 
 of liin annual report, ailer whieii an addrces was 
 jriven hy li«v. M. II. Ablwy, of New York. 
 
 (>(T<)UKit 4. In tlie forenoon heard an exciting 
 and protracted diHcuaaion on the manner of giving 
 tlio invitation to the Ix>rd'H Siipiwr, aAer which 
 r(>HolntionH were patwed expreiwive of tho uaagcs 
 of the denomination, in the afternoon attended tho 
 anniversary of the Foreijjn Mission Sociiety. I'ruyer 
 hy Ilev. St^lah IIil)bard Barrett, of Oliio. The annual 
 report of tho Corresponding Secretary Ktattni that 
 tliere were twenty-two nuHsionary aotiieties, European 
 and American, now at work in India, tho most in- 
 viting field of minsionary lalior in the world. An 
 interestinn address was next delivered by Rev. Jere- 
 miah lMiilli|w, who for twenty ymrs had been a 
 nuxaionary in India. He exhibitetl an image, rep- 
 ri>8ei)tiiig Juggernaut, a heathen idol, worHhi|KHl by 
 multitudes at the city of Pooree. He plso presented 
 several instruments of tortnre, used by the heathen 
 in their acts of worship, together with a great va- 
 riety of other Bj>ecimen8, illustrative of the manners, 
 customs, and worship of the idolatrous people with 
 whom he had laboretl as a missionary. Addresses 
 were delivered by others, among whom was Rev. Daniel 
 M. Graham, of New York. Collections were also 
 taken for the mission cause. In the evening tho 
 claims of Hillsdale College were presented in § 
 
RFT.Aif ninnAnn nARnrrT. 
 
 It7 
 
 f«>iTibl<« mniiner by PrcNidint Kairfirld (iiid ProfeMHor 
 Diinii, Fonrh'cn H<!liolnrMlii|>«, nt one hundred dollarn 
 «i«li, wfiv taken, and the nnmbiT was afhrward 
 iucreiiHwl to <iHitc or nearly twenty. 
 
 OrroBKK 6. At nine attendinl a prayer and oon- 
 ferenw ni<>i>ting, in which many i>arti(;i{>ute<). It 
 was tt Holemn, uftM-tinp time, and ninny (-ould not 
 refrain lionj tear». During the day, wiiich was the 
 Sablmth, H-rmonB were (U'livertn) at the two JioUHeN of 
 woi-HJiip by KevH. D. M. L. Koilin, of New York ; 
 l':4bn»nd IJ. Fairfield, of Miehigan ; Jow'ph IJ. I)avi«, 
 of MaHHjuliujw'tts; Klias HutdiinH, of New Hnni|)- 
 Mhire; Richard M. Cary, of WiwouHin ; and (Jeorfre 
 H. JJall, of kluMJe iHland. The mcetingn were larjre 
 and interesting, the Hermons able and praetieal, tiie 
 etfwtH visible and abiding. 
 
 OcTOHKU 6. In the forenoon liMtene<l to a p<mk1 
 diHcourse at the MethrxliHt Chnreh. In the after- 
 noon attended the anniversary of the Home MiwKion 
 So<-iety. An abntract of the annual re|M)rt \\»» reml 
 by Ilev. Silas Curtis Correnponding Stvretary, rep- 
 resM'utiug the g(B|H>l as a Hyxteni of active principlen, 
 renovating and giving lifu and character to what«'ver 
 it controls. The last three years showed an increase 
 of home mifwion re<'eipt8 of more than fifty-three |K'r 
 cent. After this followed addresses by several speak- 
 ers, among tiiem Revs. Rufus Clark, of Ohio; J«ilin 
 Fullonton, of New Hampshire; Calob M. Scwell, 
 of Illinois. The latter had for fourteen yeare l)een 
 a honie missionary. Nearly sixteen hundred dollars 
 were })le<lged, ten hundred of which to be kept as 
 a })ernianent fund, the interest to be annually ap- 
 
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 ADTOBIOORAPHY OP m- 
 
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 propriated. In the evening was present at the anni- 
 versary of the Female Foreign Mission S-wiety. 
 Addresses were made by Revs. David L. Rice, Ran- 
 som Dunn, Jeremiah Phillips, and Mrs. Clementina 
 P. Noyei), widow of the late Rev. Dr. Noyes, one 
 of the first missionaries sent out by the Board. 
 Betv?een forty and fifty names were handed in, of »^ 
 ones, fives, tens, and hundreds. There was an efibrt 
 to raise a thousand dollars as a permanent fund. 
 Three ladies and two gentlemen pledged one hun* 
 dred dollars each, — making, with all that was pledged 
 and {Mid, about eevea hundred dollars. 
 
 October 7. In the morning attended public wor* 
 ship at the Methodist chapel. I opened the meeting 
 by prayer, after which a sermon was preached by, 
 Rev. William H. Littlefeld, of Maine. In the 
 evening attended a large mass-meeting, held in a 
 grove near the village, which bad been fitted up 
 with seats. The spt-akers were President FairfieU^ 
 Hon. Ebenezer Knowlton, and Rev. Daniel M. Gra-* 
 ham, who made effective speeches. In the evening,* 
 afJter a stay of one week in Maineville, I went about 
 five miles to Salem. imm^^!i^it-^^iytf^i!imi^/pM^«mf^ry 
 
 The limits of this chapter forbid A full and de- 
 tailed account of the various features and doings of a 
 meeting continued through a period of seven days ; we 
 mubt, therefore, content ourselves, in connection with 
 what has been s^id, with a general statement of fiicts. 
 
 Respecting the composition of the body, a word 
 may be pardoned. In personal appearance there 
 was, of course, a wide and striking difference, iu- 
 diuative of diversity of habits, and mental charao?, 
 
i.. ' ff'ggg!^A.. 
 
 at the anni- 
 Bion S-wiety. 
 I. Rice, Ran- 
 I. Clementina 
 '. Noyes, one 
 the Board, 
 auded in, of 
 was an effort 
 nanent fund^ 
 ;ed one hun- 
 i; was pledged 
 
 il public wor* 
 I the meeting 
 
 preached by 
 ue. In the 
 ;, held in a 
 ien fitted up 
 ent Fairfield, 
 niel M. Gra- 
 
 the evening, 
 I went about 
 
 full and de- 
 d doings of a 
 veu days; we 
 nnection with 
 nent of facts. 
 K)dy, a word 
 earance there 
 lifference, in- 
 ental charac- 
 
 8ELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 teristics. Mingled together were the toil-worn, 
 contemplative, and wofully-cadaverous student of 
 books, and the short, thickset, hardy, and somewhat-^ 
 sunburned man of practical mold. The body wis made 
 up of working men, mostly in the middle of life, there 
 being very few aged members. ;f! *^'; ,; 4:1 
 
 Eminently kind and barnionious was the meeting. 
 The -warm debates and sharp clash of arms^ so far 
 from weakening, seemed to confirm the bonds of 
 Christian union. The subjects discussed related gen- 
 erally to the practices rather than to the doctrines 
 of the church. Constituting an interrating feature 
 of the meeting were the discussions on the various' 
 benevolent enterprises. 
 
 Above all others, the last hour of Conference was 
 impressive. The Lord's Supjuer was celebrated, at 
 the tahle of which presided Pevs. Cary, Hutchins, 
 Curtis, and Sewell. Tlie circumstances under which 
 the emblems were received, with the appropriatene?') 
 of the hour, called out strong feelings expressed in 
 language of suklued tones. It was an occasion long 
 and gratefully to be remembered. Thus ended the 
 Sixteenth General Conference of the Freewill Bap- 
 tists, characterised by a spirit of deep mutual synv- 
 pathy and Christian love. 
 
 'iS li?;B- (b-iki* 
 
 
 .H ..rriAPTER XXV. 
 
 RETaRN TO RUTLAND. 
 
 ) October 8, 1850. Accompanied by my cousin, 
 Rev. Julius C. Beenan, travele<l seven miles to Mar 
 

 120 
 
 ^UtnY>ifliooRApnY OP 
 
 Ion, Clinton County, through a beautiful, level portion 
 of fouiitry. In tlie afternoon wrote two articles for 
 the pre**. 
 
 October 9. Went to Blanchester, and found much 
 excitement prevailing on politics, the Presidential 
 Election being near at hand. Called on Rev. Dr. 
 Cusiek, who assisted in forming the fiist Freewill 
 Baptist Church in the place. 
 
 OcTOBKK 10. Cume to Chillicothe, where I spent 
 two or three hours. Visited the cemetery, containing 
 several acres, in the center of which stands a large 
 weeping willow. Think I was profited by this solitary 
 communion with myself and the departed. Pursuing 
 my journey, came, late in the afternoon, to Athens, 
 where I put up for the night. 
 
 October 11. Arrived at Rutland, after an absence 
 of nearly three weeks. On the way we overtook a 
 man, arrested for burglary, who, in the most posi- 
 tive manner, declared his innocence. He was a pro- 
 fessional man, well dressed, and of gentlemanly ap- 
 pearance. 
 
 October 26. Preached in the Temperance Hall in 
 Salem, Meigs County. Last spring a reformation was 
 in progress in this place, and a considerable number 
 cx|ierienoed emanciimting grace. Twelve were bap- 
 tized, and a society of twenty members formed. In 
 the north-west part of the township, there has been 
 much religious interest, and from forty to fifty have 
 made a public profession of Christianity. . 
 
 October 28. Attended in Rutland the funeral of a 
 child, and preached from Matthew xix, 14:- "But 
 Jesus said. Suffer little children, and forbid them not, 
 
8ELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 121 
 
 to ooine unto me; for of such is the kingdom of 
 heaven." It was, as 19 usually the case on such mourn- 
 ful oecasions, a solemn time. The parents shed many 
 tears over their loved one, so early torn from their 
 fi)nd embraces. 
 
 November 2. Preached to an attentive audience, 
 ooliected upini a short uotioe. Several deeply affecting 
 exhortations were given, jMroduoing lasting impressions 
 upon the hearers. On my return home, called upon 
 one who had recently recovered from a severe illness. 
 Next visited a family that had followed one of their 
 number to tlie grave. And, lastly, had an interview 
 with a man, who, for two or three years, had been « 
 constant sufferer. 
 
 NovEMBKR 9. Preached for the First Rutland 
 Church, and enjoyed tolerable liberty. In attendance 
 were several aged persons, one of whom has been a 
 consistent, worthy meniber ever since the first for- 
 mation of the church, embracing a period of forty-six 
 years. 
 
 November 16. Preached for the Second Rutland 
 Church. The cloud of mercy, passing over the laud, 
 has emitted a few mercy drops, the influence of which 
 has been felt in this place as the dew of Hermon. 
 
 November 23. Preached in Salem with consider- 
 able freedom. The interest of the meeting was much 
 better than usual, and there is aioouragement that 
 better things are in reserve for this place. 
 
 November 30. Delivered a sermon in Rutland to 
 an audience, mostly youlih, who paid uncommon at- 
 teotioD. As a discourse had not been preached in this 
 part of the townahip for many moatbs, I was earnestly . 
 
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 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Mi 
 
 solicited to remember them in future, which I promised 
 to do. How many places a^p entirely destitute of the 
 stated preaching of the gospel! How many are 
 perishing for want of tha bread of eternal life! 
 
 December 7. Attempted to preach, but was much 
 dissatisfietl with my efforts. It seemed as though I 
 did neither justice to myself nor hearers, much less 
 to the subject on which I spoke. But these apparent 
 failures are, perhajw, desigmid to teach me my depend- 
 ence on God, and to-humble me under his all-pervad- 
 ing power. 
 
 DECEk'MBR 21. Preached- to an interesting company 
 of youth, enforcing the importance of early piety. 
 Was encouraged to hoi)e, from external appearances, 
 that efforts in their behalf will not be useless. Since 
 ray last discourse here, one, in the morning of life, has 
 -been consigned to the tomb,-^ watning, truly, to the 
 living. 
 
 I>ECEMBER 28. Gave a discourse. A professor, 
 living in the immediate vicinity, exhorted with much 
 animation, inviting his friends and neighbors to Christ. 
 The day was one of the most pleasant of the season, 
 appearing more like spring than winter. 
 
 CHAPTEK XXVI. ' 
 
 REVIVALS IK RUTLAND. 
 
 January 1, 1857. Held a meeting and preached 
 with much freedom. Many circumstances rendered 
 solemn the occasion. aother, young and vigorous, 
 
BELAH HinBARD nARRvrTT. 
 
 123 
 
 iromised 
 te of -Me 
 any are 
 ! 
 
 ^aa much 
 hoiigh I 
 luch less 
 apparent 
 depend- 
 -pervad- 
 
 corapany 
 ly piety, 
 tearances, 
 8. Since 
 f life, has 
 ly, to the 
 
 professor, 
 ith much 
 to Christ, 
 le season. 
 
 tvJ 'A>« i ■ 
 
 preached 
 rendered 
 vigorous, 
 
 had been suddenly called away by death, and olhers 
 were standing u[)on the threshold of eternity. Those 
 in health were alarmed, fearing that the appointed 
 hQur of their departure was near at hand. An inebri- 
 ate, now in his more solwr momenta, appeared to Iw 
 open to conviction, having a view of his wretched and 
 degraded condition. He and others were directed to* 
 rhrist as their only hope and refuge, 
 t JAnuABY 10. Attended a union meeting, comiiosed ' 
 of members of various religious denominations. A 
 sermon was preached by one of the four ministers pres- 
 ent. After this, the brethren, Ixjth ministers and lay- 
 men, improved the time in exhortations and remarks 
 suited to the occasion. It was a meeting of special in- 
 terest to all who participated in the exercises. , > • • 
 January 18. Discoursed to a few, the extreme 
 severity of the weather preventing a full attendance. 
 A minister from the State of Iowa, past seventy years . 
 of age, spoke U> good effect. The company assembled, 
 though few in number, seemed to possess the spirit of 
 their divine Master, willing to make wcrifices in be- 
 half of his cause. 
 
 January 26. Preached to a serious audience. The 
 people are more deeply impressed with the all-in^- 
 portant duties of religion. Well they may be! A 
 gentleman, aged twenty-eight, was recently killefl by 
 the falling of a tree, a limb of which struck him uiwn 
 the head. A father and two brothers witnessed this 
 appalling scene. The deceased survived nine hours 
 but in a state of insensibility. He, like thousands, 
 had lived a careless life, delaying the groat work of re- 
 pentance till a more convenient season. But, to him, 
 
124 
 
 AUTOBIOGUA.PHY OF *' 
 
 a« well as to many otliere, that convenient ^^eason never 
 MfivK*!. 
 
 ■■■■■ Fkbuuaby 1. Joined with Rev. I. Z. Uuning in 
 holding a serieci of meetings in the north {mrt of tiie 
 township. The service in the eveninp was solemn ana 
 affwting. Many were seriously iiuprcesod with the 
 great truths of the gospel, and came forward for 
 prayer, /-u.;^ -.i »•>-•-- 
 
 FEBRtJARY 2. Preached in the forenoon at a 
 private house to a crowdeiJ audience. Four more came 
 forward for prayer, and many others were deeply af- 
 ieoted. Twenty' persons bore testimony to the truth, 
 among whom was heard the voice of the «>nvert. In 
 the evening another maaifcsted a resolution to serve 
 the Lord. 4 ?s .sSV 
 
 4' February 3. Delivered a discourse at ten o'clock, 
 from tlie wonls of the Prophet Amos : " Prepare to 
 meet thy God." The meeting held several hours, at- 
 tended with the most cheering and happy i-esults. 
 Two manifested their desires for salvation, and in tl»e • 
 evening four others arose for prayer. Twelve have 
 now been hopefully converted, some of whom are 
 heads of fuoiilies. 
 
 ~ Febhuary 4. In the evening preached with un- 
 common good liberty. As usual, the audience was large 
 and attentive. When the invitation was extended, 
 eleven arose in the midst of the congregation with 
 bursta of grief, feeling the weight and burden of sin. 
 After having a season of prayer, a number of them 
 spoke of their resolution to set out from that hoar *o 
 serve the Lord. Two, from their testimony, had once 
 ))een professors of religion, but had wofully bat^slid- 
 
RETAH HIBBARD BARBETT. iHil 
 
 den. They made confeasions, asking the forgiveneaa 
 of friends and neighbors, hoping to obtoin forgivenesa 
 of God. 
 
 j^v; February 5. At ten, met in prayer-meeting, which 
 was very fully attended. About forty, including con- 
 verts, improved by way of exhortation. A young lady 
 publicly requested prayers, after which she soon found 
 peace, and rejoiced in the liberty of the gospel. Dur- 
 ing the exeraises, sobs and tears were heard and seen 
 ir different parts of the audience. Six, in this meet- 
 ing, professed to be converted. In the evening meet- 
 ic/S. a gentleman, aged forty, arose near the close of 
 service, stated that he \m\ long been an unbeliever in 
 Christianity, fearing neither God nor man. But rfr- 
 cently he had been awakened in a striking and pe- 
 culiar manner, to see his lost condition ; that he had 
 become convinced of the reality of religion ; and that 
 he had, by divine assistance, formed a resolution to be- 
 come a Christian. This disclosure, so unexpected, 
 greatly surprised every person ; for he was looked uiwn 
 as the last one to embrace the gospel. • . tj.; r'l 
 
 February 6. We held a meeting at the usual 
 hour. After sermon, repaired to J'e water, where 
 eighteen, upon profession of thwr faith in Christ, were 
 baptized in the presence of hundreds of spectators. 
 These were mostly young ladies and gentlemen,— 
 those who had formerly sought for happiness in the 
 gayeties and pleasures of the world. But now their 
 unanimous testimony was, tliat they had, during the 
 brief period of their religious course, enjoyed more 
 happiness than in all the pleasures of the world com- 
 bined. Preached in the evening to a very large cor- 
 
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 .T'BliAUTOBIOCiRAPHY OF '*ri 
 
 1,|.> 
 
 course, and hud the pleasure of seeing a few more come 
 out on the lord's side. 
 
 Februarv 7. We held the meeting at a private 
 house, where some found peace in believing. At the 
 close, four were baptized, afler which a ring was formed 
 at the water-side, including about one hundred, — all 
 professors of religion. A parting hymn was then 
 sung, which rendered the scene impressive. 
 
 February 8. Was left alone to conduct the serv- 
 ice. Although the day was cold and wintry, the 
 houf'"» was nearly or quite filled. One and a half 
 hours were spent in prayer, a considerable number of 
 the brethren participating in the exercises. After this, 
 preached one hour, and gave opportunity for exhor- 
 tations. Old and young spoke, converts rejoiced, and 
 saints praised the Lord. The meeting held four hours, 
 disr:::^ which many derived a blessing in the perform- 
 ance of Christian duties. 
 
 V February 14. Brother Haning having returned, 
 we commenced a protracted meeting in the village of 
 Rutland, three miles from the vicinity of the late re- 
 vival. The service began at two o'clock, under some- 
 what favorable circumstances. A discourse was de- 
 livered, and then an opportunity given for the breth- 
 ren to improve. Aft«r the latter exercise had been 
 continued for some time, a backslider, formerly a 
 church member, but who had for some yeai-s dis- 
 honored his profession by a disorderly walk, volunta- 
 rily arose, made a humble confession, and expressed 
 his dfetermination to henceforth live a Christian life. 
 He further stated that he had, as he trusted, obtained 
 forgiveness for past offenses, and that he would now 
 
BELAH UIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
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 esteem it a privilege to again return to the boeom of the 
 church, which he, in his more unworthy moments, had 
 forsaken. The church, having confidence in his 
 honesty of purjKiso, welcomed him to its privileges 
 and immunities. Next arose a young gentleman, who 
 had been an advocate of Universalism, and weeping!/ 
 confessed himself a sinner, aeclaring his intentions to 
 reform. This greatly added to the interest of the meet- 
 ing, causing the heart of every Christian to throb with 
 emotions of gratitude. 
 
 ' February 15. The audience, was large, com{)osed 
 of diiferent <ienominations. At tli« close of service, a 
 public invitation was extended to the unconverted to 
 manifest their desires for salvation. The young man 
 mentioned yesterday, arose again, repeating his desires. 
 This, on his part, required njuch moral courage, as 
 nearly all of the people of the village and vicinity 
 were present, from whom he must expect the finger of 
 scorn. ^; 
 
 February 16. Held an evening meeting, which 
 was also very fully attended. A number felt the spirit 
 of opposition rankling in their bosoms. By their 
 manifest uneasiness, it was apparent that they were 
 not pleased with the discourse, and they went away 
 complaining. The people of Got! paid no attention to 
 their complaints, feeling resolved to do their duty, and^ 
 leave the event to God. 
 
 February 17. Met at ten, and found the religious 
 interest increasing. After an appropriate discourse, a 
 number bore public testimony. Another backslider 
 confessed his wanderings. Two others also declareti 
 what Goil had done for them, that their souls had been 
 
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128 
 
 YJiiAUTOBIoaBAPHY OP C>* 
 
 8tt at liberty, and that they oould rejoice in hope of a 
 gloriouH immortality beyond the grave. The evening 
 meeting was uniwually intererting. The pn^Kshed 
 Word Heemod to have a more abiding impression upon 
 the itiipenitent, which was evinoed near the oloae of 
 meeting, when two arom for prayer. 
 ., Fkuruaby 18. Held a morning meeting wht<^ 
 wttH attended with the divine blessing. As usuhI, ailer^ 
 the discourse, the brethren were invited to imprws ' ' 
 their gifts. A number availed themselves of thi» r 
 privilege, and found a blessing by so doing. Ma ly 
 were deeply affected, while the importantuclaims of re-' 
 ligiou were enforced. Two, for the firet time in public, 
 sjwke of their desires for religion, soliciting prayer in 
 their behalf. At the evening meeting the prospect ap- 
 peared more flattering than ever. The audience wa» \ 
 large, the attention good, and the opposition less. The. 
 word of divine truth appeared to be better receive<l,l, 
 and to have its desired effects. Two professed to b« 
 converted, and were received for baptism. Sonje, 
 under the api)earance of the deepest penitence, ex- 
 j>ria8ed their determinations to seek and serve tiie 
 Lord. 
 
 ^ Febbuaky 19. Found the weather stormy, yet the 
 ten-o'clock meeting was well attended. After sermon, 
 had a season of prayer, and then gave liberty to God'g 
 people to speak, which was a profitable season. Four, 
 in the bloom of youth, gave hopeful evidence of con- 
 version. The impenitent were deeply affected, and 
 wept profusely. Some, however, endeavored to con- 
 ceal their feelings, yet at times were compelled to give 
 full expression to their emotions in sighs and tears. 
 
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 nei.au hibbari) BA«iusrr. 
 
 After contiiuiing'the exercUes of womlifp for several 
 hours, the asHei. biy repaired to the adjuiuing stream, 
 aud seven eouverts were baptized, and joined the 
 church. This, it may well be supposed, was a happy 
 Bcene. The candidates were all young people, com- 
 mencing life with the most cheering prospects. The 
 evening meeting was not so well attended, on acooun. 
 of the continued inclemency of the weather; but 
 candid attention was paid to the Word, while many 
 ■eemed to feel the importance of religion's vast con- 
 cerns. 
 
 Fkbkuaby 20. We conducted the exercises as 
 usual. The voices of old profeanors and young converts 
 mingled together in speaking of the goodness of Got!, 
 ■nd in expressing gratitude to him for the signal dis- 
 . plays of his power in converting sinners. So great was 
 the interest of the meeting that it lasted for several 
 hours without api^rent weariness to the audience. 
 One publidy expressetl a determination to start anew 
 in the cause, and another arose for prayer. Nothing 
 uncommon transpired in the evening meeting. 
 
 February 21. Removed the meeting from the 
 village for the present day and evening. Two meet- 
 ings were held, which resulted in reviving saints and 
 in awakening sinners. Two persons, past the middle 
 age of life, renewed the solemn vows made in youtli^ 
 and confessed their backslidings. Four others, in the 
 vigor of youth, also signified their intentions, by rising 
 in the congregation, to embrace the gospel. 
 
 February 22. In the evening we resumed 1;he 
 meeting at the village. It being the Sabbath, the us- 
 sembly was very large, and for want of room maiay 
 
130 
 
 AimdlUKlHAPHY or 
 
 Bl'i 
 
 wore oblij^fd to Icsive. Nothing siKt-iul «Kcurreil, cx- 
 ci'pt tlio vfiy txcollt;iit utteutioii given to tlie wtrnion. 
 An invitation, u« unnul, wua given to the anxionn. 
 TliongU nmuboM were truly affectwl with u view of 
 their condition, yet tho fear of man, i>r Boniethiiig else, 
 preventetl tlicni from coming to a final (leeihion. Not 
 evei* one pulilicly expressed a deeiro to forsake the 
 ways of sin and return to G<h1. Yet, this did not, by 
 any nieauM, discourage us in the continuation of our 
 eftbrts. Api>uiutlll«uta were given out us usual for the 
 next day. -'■''■^■^ «i»** ■ 
 
 Fkbruary 23. Met at the usual hour, but found 
 but few in attendance. The blessing of hej'ven, hov''- 
 ever, attendetl "the meeting. One arose for prayer, 
 another united with the church, and another declareil 
 hi» n'solutions. The latter, in early youth, had 
 witnessed a goo<l profession, but had dejMirted from the 
 holy (jt)njnmndmt;nt delivered unto hirn. He exceed- 
 ingly regretted his past course, but was now finally re- 
 solved U) reform. This was a matter of joy to his 
 friends, as he exerted much influencf; in the circle of 
 his youthful acquaintance. In the evening the audi- 
 ence incroa«e<L The topic of discourse was Moses' re- 
 nunciation and choice. At the close, four youths pub- 
 licly manifested their resolutions to renounce the 
 4)lca8ure8 of sin, and follow the example of hun whose 
 illustrious character had just been jvrtrayed to view. 
 One of these had long bee.? convint^xl had frequently 
 wept in the public assembly, but lu't, until this even- 
 ing, shown no further indications of |)enitence. But 
 uow a deolsiou was made for the first time. Oue pro- 
 
 
SKi.Aii HinnAno «ARBi:rr. 
 
 131 
 
 reil, fx- 
 
 aiixioiiH. 
 view of 
 iiig cIhc, 
 n. Not 
 take the 
 not, by 
 J of our 
 1 for the 
 
 It found 
 ;n, hov*'- 
 
 prayer, 
 declurutt 
 th, hud 
 I'rorii the 
 
 t'xceed- 
 iiully re- 
 y to Ilia 
 circle of 
 he audi- 
 [oses 
 
 iths pub- ;< 
 inoe tlie 
 rn whose 
 to view, * 
 ■equcntly 
 
 us even- 
 ce. But 
 Due pro- 
 
 fewMtl conversion, and the meeting closed with more 
 cnoouriigiiig proxja-cta. 
 
 FemtUAiiY 24. Ilud two meetingH, and, as ono 
 year ago, eiidoavorocJ to preach, thin day completing 
 tliirty-rive years of my life, I was then, aH now, 
 lalwring in a revival. Should my life be simred 
 another year, may I see more of the displays of God's 
 saving jjower! This day and evening, lour young 
 l)eoplo profes8(Hl to be converted. 
 
 Fkbuuauv 25. Held one meeting, during which 
 the deepest interest was apparent. At the close re- 
 paired to the water-side, where five went forward in 
 the ordinance of baptism. Many tears fell from the 
 eyes of Bi)ectutors, while witnessing the performance 
 of this solemn rite, and seeing the calmness and de* 
 cision of the candidates. . '..'■«.■ ftjB' 
 
 Majich 1. Preached at the usual place of worship 
 to a good audience. My brother in the ministry had 
 again left to fulfill other engagements, and hence the 
 whole responsibility of conducting the service de- » 
 volved upon me. Such was the faithfulness and bold* 
 nesa of the young professors, that a number bore pub- 
 lic testimony, which hud a gootl effect upon tlio as- 
 sembly. J 
 
 March 8. Delivered a discourse on Christian 
 watchfulness, to a large congregation, where the first 
 awakening commenced. In the afternoon preached in 
 the village, from Hebrews x, 26, on the importance of 
 public worship. Several accompanied me from the 
 first to the second meeting, so tiiat" a large portion of 
 th© audience were oonverta. It was soul-cheering to 
 
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t ieAUTOniOGRAl'HY OF 
 
 see the interest they took in assembling together f<? 
 divine worslnp. 
 
 ift March 14. Spoke in the vicinity of the last re- 
 vival. Moat of the assembly were professors, happily 
 engaged in the cause of the Redeemer. They spoke 
 freely of their enjoyments, and were resolved, by 
 assisting grace, to i>er8«!vere unto the end. Sinners are 
 still inquiring what they shall do to be saved. A 
 young man of talent and influence was received into 
 church fellowship. 
 
 March 15. Attended meeting at the same place, 
 where a large congregation assembled. Indications of 
 good are still visiblo. Two made a public profession, 
 were baptized, and joined the church. The work of 
 revival seems to be increasing and spreading ; and, in 
 an adjoining town, quit? a number have been hope- 
 fully converted. Among the number is a man nearly 
 seventy years of age. He still retains the vigor of 
 manhood, and is very zealous in the cause in which he 
 has enlisted, striving to redeem the time that has ran 
 to waste. . 
 
 CHAPTER XXVII. 
 
 TRAVELS IN OHIO AND KKNTUCKY. 
 
 March 16, 1857. Capifi to Pomeroy, and learned 
 that the Methodist Episcopal Church had, for n month 
 or two past, eiijoye<l a glorious revival. For several 
 weeks meetings had been held every evening. From 
 
PELAH HIBBARD BARBETT. 
 
 133 
 
 ling together tcae 
 
 y of the last re- 
 rofeseors, happily 
 er. They spoke 
 are resolved, by 
 ind. Sinners are 
 to be saved. A 
 vas received into 
 
 t the same place, 
 . Indications of 
 jublic profession, 
 ^. The work of 
 treading; and, in 
 have been hope- 
 ' is a man nearly 
 ins the vigor of 
 ause in which he 
 ime that has run 
 
 II. 
 
 NTUCKY. 
 
 eroy, and learned 
 had, for n month 
 
 val. For several 
 evening. From 
 
 seventy to one hundred, I wa« informed, had been 
 added to the society. 
 
 March 17. Embarked on the steamer " Boston " 
 and found it crowde<l with passengers, nyiny of whom 
 were engaged in drinking and gambling. How un- 
 becoming the character of intelligent, aocountable 
 beings! ; ♦ , ,.> >, 
 
 March 18. Reached Cincinnati. In the evening 
 there was quite a large meeting of the citizens held at 
 the Metropolitan Hall, north-east corner of Walnut 
 and Ninth streets, for the purpose of paying a tribute 
 of refipect to the memory of a distinguished Member 
 of Congress. Several speeches were made, appropriate 
 resolutions passed, and the public officers of the city 
 invited to attend the funeral. 
 
 March 19. Spent this day also in the city, but 
 kft in the evening. At three o'clock, the Pine and . 
 Harrison troupe give a concert free to the pupils of 
 the public schools. Nearly every seat was occupied, ' 
 and the performance was successful. They have con-^ 
 eluded to. give two more concerts befc^ their final de- 
 parture to Europe. 
 
 "i March 20. Was confined nearly the whole day to 
 my berth, this being my first attack of illness on a 
 boat. However, by the timely use of medicine, I' 
 began toward night to recover, 
 
 %• March 21. Arrived at Middleport early in the 
 morning. Proceeding to Rutland, attended a meeting 
 in the afternoon, and spoke to a large assembly. A 
 good state of feeling was manifested by the brethren, 
 who seemed to be striving to enter the strait gate. 
 March 29. Preached to a small congregation, 
 
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 Efjt^UTOBIOORAPHY OP tis 
 
 after which several spoke. The converts appeared to 
 be faitlifui, ever ready to obey their Lord and Master. 
 
 Ai'RiL 5. Attended Quarterly Meeting in Cheshire, 
 and 8|M)ke ouce. Two or three churches reportetl re- 
 vivals. Since the last term, a new church, consisting 
 of twenty-five members, had been organized. It was 
 received into the Quarterly M'ecting. They now eon- 
 template building a house of worship, and sustaining 
 a minister. 
 
 Apbil 11. Spoke in Rutland, 'and was rejoiced to 
 see the cause prospering. One testified to God's power 
 in the forgiveness of sins, and was received by the 
 cliuroh a.s a candidate for baptism. 
 
 June 3. Attended the funeral of a Mr. Black, a 
 resident of Rutland, aged thirty-two. The circum- 
 stances connected with his death are of a melancholy 
 nature. He left his house, with a gun, under pretext 
 of shooting game. Not returning at night, search was 
 made next morning, when his body was found lying in 
 the orchard, a few rods from his own door. From the 
 wouud, it appears that the gun was discharged while 
 resting his chin on the muzzle, the contents entering 
 under the chin, and lodging in the brain. A very 
 large company attended the funeral, and the solemnity 
 yf the scene was such as can not be described. 
 
 June 5-8. Was present at the sumhier session of 
 Meigs Quarterly Meeting, during which nine met.aigs 
 of public worship were held. There were present 
 eight ministers, who, with energy and power, dis- 
 pensed the word of life. On the Sabbath the con- 
 gregation was largo, numbering many hundreds, who 
 listened with becoming reverence and attention. The 
 
ippeared to 
 nd Master, 
 n Cheshire, 
 eportetl re- 
 , consisting 
 <1. It was 
 f now eon- 
 sustaining 
 
 rejoiced to 
 iod's power 
 red by the 
 
 r. Black, a 
 be circuin- 
 iielancholy 
 ler pretext 
 searcli was 
 ad lying in 
 From the 
 rged while 
 ts entering 
 • A very 
 I solemnity 
 1. 
 
 session of 
 le mef.aigs 
 re present 
 lower, dis- 
 » the con- 
 reds, who 
 :io». The 
 
 SELAH HIBBARD BARBETT. 136 
 
 la«t day «f the meeting was especially interesting. 
 
 Several who had been silent spectators, could no 
 
 longer restrain their feelings, and siM,ke of their pro^ 
 
 pects of a better world. * , , 
 
 July 4. Was employed in writing for the Freemtt 
 
 Bapttst QmrUrly, published once in three months by 
 
 an Association. Several ^lebrations, commemorative 
 
 of the day, were held in different narta of the county. 
 
 which were well attended. 
 
 ., July 5. Preached, though stilJ suffering from im- 
 P«' health, and returned much exhausted. Under 
 •. -ent pressure of bodily infirmities, I feel thnt 
 my ministerial labors must-8o<.n close. Yet I think 
 duty requires me to use every ex^dient possible for ' 
 tl.e re..orat,on of health, in order to accomplish the 
 great work m which I am engaged. ^ ju '.'.:■■;. 
 
 July 11, Met a congregation, to whom I delivered 
 a short raes.sage upon the duties connected with the 
 Chns^an profession. About thirty persons gave iu 
 their Christian ex,K>rienoe, which rendered the meeting 
 more than ordinarily interesting. An old lady ex- 
 pressed a deep solicitude for her son, lying dangerously 
 il, requesting the prayers of the church in his behalf 
 
 but, like too . u,v young men, he had not sufficien 
 decision to b * < ; , to his profession. The ag;:ny of - 
 ^bia hea.t-s.r,CK:..r -.nt, in view of his d^lorable 
 |. condition, was sue ., to awaken Christian sympathy 
 m all who can feel for others' sorrows 
 
 August 2. Preached from Hebrews x, 23: "Let 
 U8 hold fast the profession of our faith without waver- 
 ing; for he IS faithfol that promised." In the after- 
 
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A-UTOBIOORAPIIY OF »- 
 
 noon heard another brother {u>each in the same place, 
 after wliioli I visited tlie sick. Deprived, as the; are 
 of sanctuary privileges, I feel that my wo-k is not 
 fully accomplished unrd these parochial visits are 
 made. • .■.:•' -h^. wfj^ um #t 
 
 August 9. Being a delegate, went to Albany, six- 
 teen miles distant, to attend the Ohio River Yearly 
 Metiing. It was held in the new and commodious 
 church, just oo ' -k* in time to convene this annual 
 convocation. \vi : w exceptions, the busings was 
 
 transacted in much , niony, and appropriate resolu- 
 tions passed upon the vario;is reforms of the day. 
 The subject of home missions was ably discussed, and 
 a missionary or two appointed to enter the field of 
 labor. 
 
 August 10. At an early hour a large collection of 
 people assembled, eager to hear the word of life. 
 Two osllections for benevolent puri)oses were taken, 
 the latter amounting to two hundred dollars or more. 
 This evening a glorious revival commenced, during 
 which nearly a hundred professed religion. Among 
 tlie subjects of the work, were one of the professors 
 and twenty-five or thirty of the students of the scho jI. 
 Was informed that less than two years since, several 
 non-professors, a part of whom pretended to skepticism, 
 determined upon having a meeting to suit their own 
 fancy, and acowdingly invited several ministers to 
 participate. The meeting was commenced, and re- 
 sulted in the conversion of a good part of the com- 
 pany who originated the enterprise and in the organi- 
 sation of a church of nearly twenty members. The 
 little church now numbera about seventy-five, with 
 
8ELAH HIBBAtiD BARRETT. 
 
 IWf 
 
 a meeting-house almost free from debt, and with 
 strengtli enffieient to be self-supporting. 
 
 Adgust 30. Preaohed in Kutland from Luke xvi 
 31 : "And he srid unto him, If they hear uot Moses 
 and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, 
 though one rose from the dead." Labored to show 
 that if the Scriptures and the ordinary means of grace 
 tail to ewaken men, a messenger from the dead would 
 even fail to perform the desired work. As examples, 
 alludcHl to the centurion's daughter, the widow's son 
 Liizarus, and Christ's resurrection, showing the little 
 effect produced upon the incredulou».multitude, who 
 were eye-witnesses to these solemn and extraordinary 
 events. u. 
 
 Skptember 4. Attended Quarterly Meeting in 
 Salisbury, and preached in the evening to a good con- 
 gregation, consisting mostly of professors. Here I 
 .abored in former years, and here I received ordina- 
 tion. During the past season a revival was enjoyed 
 including among its subjects persons of influence 
 
 September 6. Participated in the business of 
 confei-euee, and was happy to see some long standing 
 difficulties in the church amicably settled. One 
 brother, of acceptable gifts, was licensed to preach. 
 Ihe meetings of worship were conducted in the usual 
 manner. Good was done, and a few, it is hoped, 
 added to the Lord. f 
 
 Seivtember 7. Left home on a tour to the State of 
 Kentucky. Proceeded to a village on the bank of the 
 Ohio and stopped at a hotel, the proprietors of which 
 are Welsh, belonging to the Calvinistic Methodists, 
 ihe journey, though short, was attended with much 
 
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138 
 
 AUTOBIOOBAPHY OF 
 
 fatigue. Did not call a meeting, being unable to 
 preach; yet the time was not wholly uuimproved, 
 having opportunity of conversing fireely upon religious 
 
 topics. -Sftfi ;■• 
 
 Seffember 8. Was compelled to wait the whole 
 day for a boat, the river being very low, a» it usiuiUy 
 is iit this season of the year. Finally, at night, a boat 
 made its appearance, called " Economy," upon which 
 I embarked. This boat is very appropriately named, 
 as the most rigid economy, even to parsimoniousuess, 
 was observable in every thing appertaining to it. 
 It had fortunately succeetled in making its way 
 down from Pittsburgh, taking passengers from boats 
 aground, until it was crowded. Some of the nuntber 
 were slave-holders from the State of Mississippi, ac- 
 couijanied by their servants. But it is just to add, 
 what is seldom witnessed on a boat, — no gambling, no 
 drinking, no profanity. 
 
 Septembek 9. Distributed books among the pas- 
 sengers, which were read with ap{)arent interest. 
 Also, used other efforts for the beuetit of those with 
 whom I, for the time being, stood associated^ Witli- 
 out any special detention, reached in safety, at a late 
 liour of the night, the ** Queen City." %,, ,,,4; 
 fs SEFrEMBER 10. Was actively employed the whole 
 day in distributing books, and in visiting the most im- 
 portant parts of the city. In the evening I designed 
 to attend a meeting of worship; but, after much 
 inquiry and diligent search, could find none. At the 
 same time pleasure-seekers could look around, and be 
 at no loss to find places of amusement suited to their 
 tastes aud inciiu^tipns. The house of the living God, 
 
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 SELAH HIBBARD BARHETT. 
 
 139 
 
 unable to 
 iiitnproved, 
 >Q religious 
 
 r the whole 
 i it usiuiUy 
 ight, a boat 
 ipun which 
 ely named, 
 ouiousuess, 
 ting to it. 
 g its way 
 from bouts 
 he number 
 issippi, ac- 
 ust to add, 
 imbling, no 
 
 tig the pus- 
 tt iutereHt. 
 those with 
 wl^ With- 
 y, at a late 
 
 ] the whole 
 iie most im- 
 I desigued 
 atter muoli 
 lie. At the 
 iud, and be 
 ted to their 
 living God, 
 
 •hoiild iMwwess at least as many utti-actions as the 
 theater, kindly extending to the way-worn tmveler 
 the welcome invitation, " Come up to the house of 
 prayer." 
 
 September 11. Crossing the Ohio, spent a few 
 hours in Covington, Kentucky. Here are about a 
 dozen evangelical churd.es,— all of which had, the lust 
 year, enjoyed protracted and genuine Revivals. The 
 whole city seemed to be aroused, and brought to give 
 tittention to the great subject of religion. Almost 
 every man was approachable for private conversation 
 in reference to his own spiritual interest. In this 
 place there are no great and prominent literary insti- 
 tutions. There are, however, several schools, both 
 male and female, and an excellent system of public 
 schools, connected with which is a high school that is 
 doing good service. -*!■ *^ 
 
 Leaving Covington at two o'clock, on the Kefitucky 
 Central Railway, arrived at night in Lexington, the 
 fii-st settled town in Kentucky, and formerly the State 
 capital. It is one hundred miles from Cincinnati. 
 The principal towns passed on the way are Falmouth 
 Cynthiana, and Paris,— all of which are ounty seats^ 
 averaging about one thousand inhabitants each. 
 These villages, as was subseq.iently learned, contained 
 several religious societies; but no revivals had been 
 recently enj(»yed, and consequently the accessions were 
 comparatively small. In Lexington, containing ten 
 thousand inhabitants, there are eleven ehurclus, includ- 
 ing four colored oties, the latter being compose«l princi- 
 pally of slaves. Among all these churches there ha<} . 
 beeu no revivals, save in one of the Methodist societies. 
 
140 
 
 ♦-> AtTTOBIOOnAPHY OF 1 
 
 H 
 
 September 12. S{)ent the iurenoon in visiting 
 several places of public interest. The first was a call 
 at Ash land, the late residence of that world-renowned 
 man, — Henrv Clay. The estate, consisting of 
 al)out six hundred acres, is situated one and a half 
 miles from the city, surrounded by a large level tract 
 of country, in a high state of cultivation. The build" 
 ings are well constructed, the walks tastefully ar- 
 ranged, and tite shrubbery judiciously selected. The 
 homestead is occupied by a son of the illustrious 
 orator, — James B. Clay. Next stopped at the seat of 
 Hon. John C. Breckinridge, Vice-President of the 
 United States, who is now enjoying the quiet of home. 
 Proceeded next to the Lexington Cemetery, containing 
 forty acres, in an oblong form, adorned with shrub- 
 bery. Upon an eminence the jieople of Kentucky 
 have commenced erecting a monument of Kentucky 
 marbit, of beautiful design, to the memory of Henry 
 Clay. The site is handsome, with an area of half an 
 acre, circular in form. The corner-stone was laid on 
 the 4th of July last, with imposing ceremonies. Its base 
 is forty feet square, and its height is to be one hundred 
 and twenty-five feet. Mr. Clay is interred a short 
 distance from the monument, and at present there is 
 nothing to point the stranger to his grave, except a 
 mound, covered with turf and grass. While standing 
 beside the grave, in silent reflection, I mentally ex- 
 claimed in the language of another dying statesman, 
 " This is the last of earth ! " Yes, man with all hia 
 aspirations for earthly glory and worldly honors, must 
 die. But io the Christian there is a glorious and blest 
 immortality beyond the grave. Visiting the grounds 
 
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 111 
 
ti visiting 
 was a cull 
 ■renowned 
 isting of 
 9d a half 
 level tract 
 rhe build- 
 BfuUy ar- 
 ted. The 
 illuatrioua 
 le neat of 
 )t of the 
 of home, 
 containing 
 th shnib~ 
 ECentuoky 
 Kentucky 
 of Henry 
 f half an 
 ts laid on 
 Its base 
 I hundred 
 I a short 
 ; there is 
 except a 
 standing 
 tally ex- 
 tateHUian, 
 h all his 
 ivs, must 
 nnd blest 
 grounds 
 
 SEI^H IIIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 Ill 
 
 ^ of the Transylvania University, I completed my cir- 
 ,cu.t«.u« route about the city and its suburbs, highly 
 pJcusted and |»rofitubly entertained. 
 
 Skptembkr 13. Having returned to Cincinnati 
 the preceding evening, resolved to spend the day, it 
 being the Sabbath, in attending meetings at different 
 churdies in the city. Partly from curiosity was in- 
 duced to attend service in the morning at St. Peter's 
 Cathedral, with the expectation of hearing Arehbishop 
 Purt^ll, a staunch defender of the Roman Catholic 
 faith. But in this *I was disapjiointed. The dis- 
 anirse on the occasion was delivered by a French 
 priest, who spoke fine English. It was a flowery piece 
 of declamation, and contained some good moral pre- 
 cepts. But their religious cerenjonies, which were 
 long end tedious, appearetl more like 8olen»n mockery 
 than the true worship of God. Next attended service, 
 at the Sixth-street Associated Reformed Presbyteiinn 
 Church, at which the Ilev. Mr. Archibald officialwl. 
 He spoke exten.poraneously with much zeal and 
 energy. I„ the evening heard the Rev. W. M. Stx)tt 
 pastor of the Seventh Presbyterian Church, Broad- 
 way, between Fourth and Fifth. 
 ?- September 14. Visited Fifth Street, where I»« 
 spent most of the forenoon. In the afternoon rei 
 turned to Main Street, and spent several hours in fur- 
 nishing communications for the press. In the evening 
 attended an entertaining concert. 
 ^ SEn-KMBER 16. Attended the Agricultural State 
 Fair, held a short distance from the city, where were 
 exhibited some of the best productions of the State, 
 together with numerous specimens of art mechanismv ! 
 
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 Mii: 
 
 
 ,y AUTOBIOOBAPHY OP 
 
 Amoug other dbtinguiHhcd jicrsons on the grounds, 
 wurv Sulmun P. C'liase, Governor of Ohio, and CaHaius 
 M. Cluy the great champion of Human Freedom. 
 The enclosed grounds contained tliirty-eight acres, and 
 the attendance was krge. So great was the crowd of 
 visitors, tiiat many found it extremely difficult to ob- 
 tain comfortable and deitent lo<lgings. 
 
 Septkmb£R 16. Reached home lute in the evening, 
 having, since morning, traveled by railroad and stage. 
 But instead of finding my friends well, I was called to 
 the bedside of a sick mother, who for some time did 
 not recognize me. Thus I find this a world of toil 
 and suifering. 
 
 OcxoBEB 4. Preached in Rutland from Paul's 
 address to Timothy : " War a good warfare." En- 
 joyed gtHxl lil)erty in speaking from these words, and 
 trust that the effort was not useless. The members of 
 the church, from their public testimony, appeared re- 
 solved to obey the injunction of the text 
 
 October 18. Rode to Cheshire, and preached for 
 the Second Kyger Church. The meeting was held in 
 the new meeting-house, erected upon the ruins of the 
 old one, which had been burned, down by an in- 
 cendiary. This was the second meeting held in the 
 house since its erection. The sacrifices made by the 
 church, to sustain public worship, presents au example 
 worthy of the highest commendation. 
 
 November 1. Preached in Rutland with a good 
 degree of freedom. A few publicly joined in the de- 
 votional exercises, expressing gratitude to God for his 
 unparalleled goodness and mercy. Among the num- 
 ber was au aged veteran of the cross, tottering upon 
 
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SELAR HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 143 
 
 tlic brink of the grave, but whose life and profcHnion 
 have inotit harmoniously oorre8|)onduil. 
 
 December 6. Rode several miles to my ap|K)int- 
 meut through a storm and over roads almost impaHS- 
 able. After considerablp exertion, reache<l the place in 
 proper time, and found an aged gentleman, the only 
 one, in a thickly settknl neighborhood, that hud vcn- 
 turc<l from home. Certainly the faith of audi will 
 not remove mountains. 
 
 CHAPTER XXVIII. 
 
 ^ 
 
 JOURNEY TO INDIANA. 
 
 <>1 
 
 January 8, 1858. Met a large congregation, to 
 whom I preached. Being near the commencement of 
 another year, I presented some motives for the renewal 
 of Christian faithfulness. Indeed, there already ap- 
 pears to be a general awakening. Meetings are oftener 
 held, and better attended than for many months past, 
 which is a matter of much encouragement. A revival 
 spirit is visibly manifested, and it is hoped that the day 
 is not distant when many will be brought to Christ. >, ~ 
 
 January 11. Attended the funeral of a gentleman 
 in the eighty-second year of his ago, who died without 
 a moment's warning to himself or family. In early 
 life he followed the sea, became master of a ship, and 
 visited conspicuous ports on both continents. By re- 
 quest furnished for publication an obituary. 
 
 March 2. Called at the residence of a middle- 
 aged man, who, aft^r a lingering illness of six years, 
 had died. During this period he had applied, far and 
 
141 
 
 1 ArTomwmAi'iiY ov 
 
 ncnr, to the miMt xkillftil physioianii, but in vain. 
 Tf>t)iinh at first cxowKlingly niixiniiM to recover, yot lie 
 tiianifeHt«Hl tlirougli his whole sioknoHH little Molicitude 
 for hi« apirituiil welfare, and even ob)i<ctcil to having a 
 funeral diMcoiinM! delivered on the ocaittitm of his death. 
 At the ap|M)inte<l hour for hia interment, nearly the 
 whole neighborhood aiMemble<i, olosely occupying two 
 r(H>niH. After sitting Homc time in profound Hilcnoe, I 
 wan requ(«ted by the afflicted widow, though a non- 
 pn»fe88or, to read a rKirtion of Scripture, offer a 
 prayer, and make a few remarks, thinking that this 
 would Ite no violation of her husband's injunction. I 
 accordingly complicil, which seemed quite satisfactory 
 to the audience. 
 
 March 15. Under feelings of great mental de- 
 pression, started on a tour to the State of Indiana. 
 The outward asjxxjtrt of things api^arcd truly 
 gloomy, — a lowering sky, miry roi\d8, and dtwlining 
 health. Under the latter oirouraHtance I invariably 
 find it difficult to commence a journey, fearing a total 
 prostration of the physical energies. But knowing 
 that the " time is short," I am admonished to improve 
 it, so that I may finally render up my account with 
 joy and not with grief On the way saw e funeral 
 procession, composed of foreigners, principally English, 
 slowly moving to the grave, to oommit'one of their 
 nun ber to the dust, which again admonished me to 
 duty and to faithfulness. At the close of the day, 
 made several visits, which, I trust, were not in vain. 
 Almost insensibly a change was produced in my mind 
 from a state of melancholy to one of cheerfulness. 
 Timidity now gave place to courageousuess, and I felt 
 
 A, ■ ,-?«»ftC^-'i-. 
 
RRLAII HIimARD RAnRRTT. 
 
 140 
 
 "I 
 
 in viiin. 
 r, yet lie 
 olicitude 
 iKviiig A 
 is death, 
 urly the 
 ing two 
 ilcnoe, I 
 1 a noil- 
 offer a 
 that tliis 
 !tion. I 
 isfuctory 
 
 ntal de- " 
 Indiuna. 
 id truly 
 K'clining 
 variably 
 a total 
 nowing 
 improve 
 nt with 
 funeral,.^ 
 nglish/.' 
 their 
 1 me to 
 he day,, 
 iu vain., 
 y mind 
 fuhiess. 
 d I felt 
 
 tn rn^ngp anew in the work of the Lord, praiaing his 
 cxrt'llent name. 
 
 March 16. Embarko*! on the Hteamer " Ohio No. 
 2," to pmHecute a part of my journey by water. A 
 few days ninoe the steward of tlie boat, a free colored 
 man, was arrente*! as a fugitive slave, inider the fugi- 
 tive slave law, and, torn from his frantic wife, was 
 hurried into the land of slavery. Fortunately he sud- 
 ceedwl in proving his free<loni, and his captors were 
 com|)elled to reloaw! him. Such instances are not rare. 
 
 March 17. Arrive<1 at Cincinnati about noon, at 
 which time it was almost blowing a hurricane. A 
 two-stoiy building was on fire; two children were 
 nearly kille<l by the falling bricks of a chimney ; and a 
 lunatic ronin)ittc<l suicide. Was, however, gratified to 
 learn that the recent terrible reverses in the financial 
 orld have had one gomi effect, in directing the minds 
 of this community to serious subjects, and inducing 
 hnndreds, who before hesitateil, to become convert-s to 
 religion. At the large session room of the First 
 Presbyterian Church, on Fourth Street, morning 
 prayer-meetings are daily held. The exercises are usu- 
 ally characterized by a subdued but profound earnest- 
 ness. The prayers are brief, fervent, and pointed. So 
 harmoniously blended are the different denominations 
 represented, that it is generally difficult to decide, fron» 
 peculiar forms of expression, the denomination of 
 Christians to which the suppliant belongs. The at- 
 tendants on these meetings seem to be drawn from all 
 ranks and professions, the mercantile classes, for which 
 they were more particularly clesigned, constituting tli« 
 greater proportion. That four hundred persons, many 
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 AUTOBIOOBAPHY OF 
 
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 of tlicm young men, sliould assemble daily for obiects 
 wholly devotional, is certainly evidence of more than, 
 ordinary religious interest. 
 
 March 18. Left Cincinnati on the railway, and, 
 proceeding fourteen miles, came to North Bend, dis- 
 tinguished Bh the residence of the late lamented 
 General William Henry Harrison, ninti> President of 
 the United States. In one month after his inangu«<r 
 ration, he wss suddenly stricken down by the hand of 
 death, and silently conveye<l from the National capitiil 
 to his humble abode at North Bend, where his remains 
 were deposited a few rods frt)m his own dwelling, upon 
 an elevated spot of ground, now covered with beauti-^ 
 ful evergreens. The tomb is visibl«i to the eye for 
 some distance, and the paesor-by, whether tra"eling on 
 the rail-car, or on the Ohio River, can, at one view, 
 distinctly see both the dwelling* and the tomb, which 
 attract special attention. 
 
 Leaving this memorable place, came to Lawrence- 
 burg, a thriving town in the south-east corner of the 
 State of Indiana, and two miles Wlow the Big Miami, 
 containing a population of four thousand. Gave away 
 books in the streets anil elsewhere, to both old and 
 young, which were gladly received. A gentleman of 
 very respectable demeanor solicited a jopy for his ehilf* 
 dren, and did not leave me until he adroitly usc«r- 
 tained that I was a n.in!,;ter, whereupon lie inipartt'd 
 such words of encouragement as I had not, for years, 
 heard from the lips of any person. Thus I have 
 
 •This building, aro'ind Winch clustered ho many hallowed 
 historic aMooiationn, was soon after deelrojred by fii% 
 
 Oi, 
 
lily for object* 
 oS more than 
 
 ! railway, and, 
 rth Bend, dis- 
 late lamented 
 h President of 
 ter hia inungu- 
 by tlie hand of 
 !fational capital 
 lere his remains 
 dwelling, upon - 
 ed with beauti- 
 to the eye for 
 her traveling on 
 n, at one view, 
 the tomb, whicU 
 
 ie to Lawr^noe- 
 st corner of the 
 the Big Miami, 
 nd. Gave away 
 ;o both old and 
 A gentleman of 
 lopy for his chiM 
 e adroitly aswr- 
 )Ou lie iiuparUd 
 1 not, for years, 
 Thus I hav« 
 
 HO many hallowed 
 
 by fire, -i -^^■•■■' '-% 
 
 8el.au hidbard barrrtt. 
 
 147 
 
 reason to believe that my visit to this State will not be 
 entirely useless. Besides, learned tiiat there were about 
 seven religious societies, and that durlug the winter 
 there had been revivals, the Baptist Churcli rieeiving 
 twenty-five members, and the Methodists one hundred 
 and fifty on probation. There is now a union prayer- 
 meeting held every day during the week, alternately at 
 the Presbyterian, Metliodist, and Baptist churches. 
 These meetings are well attended, and the present state 
 of religion is good. --^n.i"«^«^^.-*»!n:;f*.,4*«^-«i-''^iJri 
 
 March 21. Attendisd a meeting In Pomeroy, Oliio, 
 at the Methodist chapel. They were in tlie midst of 
 a iwwerful revival, having lately brought to a close a 
 protracted meeting, which had been held thirty days in 
 succession, resulting in an addition of sixty or seventy 
 members to the society. They were blessed a year ago 
 with a similar revival,, attended also with similar re- 
 sults. ■^pm0fi'!'am4mm^i/mm-ii^^Mtt^ 
 
 March 22. Arose earfy, and the fiwt object at- 
 tracting notice was the wreck of the steamlwrnt " St. 
 Lawrence," which mn upon a ledge of Kxxjks that pro- 
 jected in the river. This terrible disaster, by which 
 sixty thousand dollars' worth of property was instantly 
 destroyed, took place at one o'clock this morning. 
 The rocks against which it run are well known to 
 river men, and undoubtedly would have been avoided 
 by the "St. Lawrence," had not the wind, with a 
 strong current and a dark night, been imfavorable to 
 her proper management. There were some passengers 
 on board, together with a large crew, — all of whom were 
 miraculously saved by the timely apparance of the 
 " Argonaut." No sooner had the passengers left the 
 
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 AUl'OBIOGKAPHY OF 
 
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 nnfortunate boat, than tlr€ cabli split in the middle, 
 •nd fell with a tremendous crash. 
 
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 C H A P T E R X X I X 4 «- ^ '> ^'-'^ 
 
 MY MOTHEU'S DEATH, AND OTHER INCIDENTS. 
 
 April 20, 1858. I am bereft of my best friend,-^ 
 my mother. She who 8upporte<l me in infancy and 
 guided my youthful steps, is no more 1 Her spirit has 
 taken its flight to realms above. Though I would not, 
 if I could, call her back to earth, to experience again 
 its s(»rrow9, yet language can not pirtray the agony of 
 my heart. Tlie fond reriembranoes of tl»e past, crowd 
 upon my mind with overjM)wering force. Her acts of 
 kindn<>ss, her words of 8ym}»atliy, her tones of tender- 
 ness, never, never can be forgotten. But are these 
 happy, thrilling scenes of the |)ast no more to return ? 
 Ko, never ! May I then be preparwi to meet her in 
 that world where "God shall wijje away all tears," and 
 where " there shall be no more death I " 
 
 The following obituary, published in the Morning 
 Star, gives some farther particulars of her life and 
 death :. 
 
 " Mrs. Syi,va Barrett, wife of the Rev. Selah 
 Barrett, died in Rutland, Ohio, April 20, 1858, of 
 dropsy, aged seventy-one years, three months, and 
 seventeen days. When five years of age her parents 
 made a profession of religion, and, young as she was, 
 readily perceived the change it produced. Family 
 prayer was introduced, aitd, although new to her, it af- 
 
■ i " i ityif ii|. . i - iati 
 
 '.-■~^b;.7 
 
 ■«|."^^|P 
 
 SEhAH HIBBABD BARBETT. I49 
 
 fected her mind to see them kneel, to witness their 
 ear. and to hear their supplications. Meetings J 
 
 sh came to the conclusion if the Lord spared her life 
 until she was old enough to understand the nature of 
 
 Chr.st.a„. From this eventful period until fourteen 
 year, of age, she much enjoyed the comjmny of re- 
 g.o„8 people, and took peculiar pleasure in ^readi,g 
 he Scnptures the writings of Bunyan, and works of 
 a devofonal character. At this time an extensive re- 
 vival commenced m her native town, in the beginning 
 
 yT ^"l" " '"P"^"' «"''J«'* «^ ^'--ti-'g grace. 
 Yet she d.d not make a public profession of her faith 
 1.. Christ until 8e.ptember, 1808. at which time she 
 was residing ,„ Norwich, a pleasant town on the Con 
 nee .cut River. She now became connected with "e 
 Methodist Episcopal Church, the presiding elder L 
 Thomas Branch, being a relative of hers She ent..: 
 ta.ned ^ high opinion of the piety of many of the 
 min-ters and members of this res,>ecte<l denoLlnatioa 
 But becoming dissatisfied with their church govern- 
 •nent and believing that sprinkling was not the 
 pnmuive mode of baptism, she ap^Jied for a dis- 
 mission which was honorably granted. She whs subJ^ 
 ^quentiy immersed by Rev. Aaron Buzzell. and joined 
 ^lie ircewill Baptist Church in Strafford, Vermont, of 
 
- AUTOIJKXJRAPHY OP ' 
 
 i*!i1eh shi^ wiMtiriiiied* at KraildtW Srhd' ik^ ttrtiflib^ 
 daring the remaindp" of her stay in that town. 
 
 "Soon after her marriage she removed to Kutland, 
 Ohio, where, after a r„-8idence of more than forty 
 years, she closet! her days on earth. She cheerfully 
 and patiently met the trials and difficulties incident to 
 the settlement of a new country. Though deprived of 
 forni«r religious privileges, yet such as were enjoyed 
 were gladly and faithfully improved, again uniting, the 
 first opportunity, with the church. During her long 
 residence in Ohio, she was a constant attendant, when 
 health permitted, on the regulfir meetings of tl>e 
 church, naoally taking an active part, exhorting pro- 
 festtors and admonishing sinners. Besides, she fre- 
 quently attended quarterly and yearly meetings in the 
 adjoining towns, evincing a strong attachment to the 
 cause of Christ, for which she ever seemed willing to 
 make any sacrifice. Great was her solicitude for the 
 early conversion of her children, and she lived to see 
 her prayers answered. They are all active church 
 members, and one of them, — Rev. Selah Hibbard Bar- 
 rett, — is a minister of the gosiiel. 
 
 " During the last three years of her life, she was 
 principally confined to her room, while disease was 
 making fearful inroads upon a constitution, which, for 
 many years, had l)een delicate. These were years of 
 much physical suffering, which she endured with unu- 
 sual patience and r(>signation, seldom uttering a com- 
 plaining word. As her eye-sight and mental faculties 
 remained quite unimpaired to the last, she sjient 
 many lonely hours of seclusion in religious reading, 
 which tended to beguile the painful moments of suffer- 
 
i0<t 
 
 SELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 161 
 
 fifl^. fft Iter ^fhtAc I'llness, her eeal for God and his 
 cause remained unabated. In one instance, being un-. 
 able to attend divine worship, she furnished with her 
 own pen an article for the columns of the Morning 
 ;, ^r, breathing forth a spirit of true earnestness and 
 ^votion for the cause of truth and righteousness. 
 
 " In this dispensation of Providtnce, the church and 
 the world, as well as an aged companion and three 
 children, have sustained an irreparable loss. But 
 their loss is her gain. Funeral obsefjuies on the 2l8t, 
 and. a discourse from 1 The^alonians iv, 13: 'But I 
 Would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concern- 
 ing them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even 
 as others which have no hope.' 
 
 "GEORGE W. COOK." 
 
 May 8. Attended monthly meeting, and gave an 
 exhortation. Several young people, recently con- 
 verted, bcre public testimony to the saving efficacy of 
 the g(w|)el. Indeed, quite an awakening has occurred, 
 resulting in the conversion of seven or eight persons, 
 who have been baptized, and become active members 
 of the church. 
 
 May 1", Preached from Romans viii, 36-39, 
 after which a brother in the ministry followed with ap- 
 propriate remarks. There was, considering the in- 
 clemency of the weather, a good congregation, who 
 gladly received the word. 
 
 May 30. Was occupied most of the day in ex- 
 amining the select pa[)eiv and private writings of my 
 departed mother. Found a package of twenty-four 
 fettei-s^ bearing different dates, addreaeed toMue during 
 
*«♦, 
 
 152 
 
 n>j^AnTOBr<xiKArHY or 
 
 iny absence when teaching. The re|>eru8al of them 
 deeply affected my mind, opening alresh the fountain 
 of my tears. Long be preserved these precious me- 
 morial of a mother's love and affection I 
 Junk 20. Preached for the Second Rutland Church 
 |i;i|; ft-om 1 Corinthians viii, 6 : " But to us there is but 
 
 one God," etc. As the subject opened to my mind 
 with much clearness, I spoke much longer than usual, 
 and with a degree of freetlom seldom enjoyed. The 
 new house of worship, just completed, was opeued for 
 the first time, and I had the pleasure of preaching the 
 dedicatory sermon. The memberfi of the church, after 
 t lit'ir long and arduous struggle in erecting a house for 
 Gud, appeared much encouraged. 
 
 July 18. Preached from Gaiatians vi, 10 : " As 
 we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all 
 men, especially unto them who are of the household 
 of faith." To me the subject was one of tlirilling in- 
 terest; yet I was so enfeebled, from recent attacks 
 of illness, that I had scarcely sufficient strength to 
 proceed. Had my labor been any other than that of 
 uduiinistering to the spiritual wants of the people, I 
 should have abandoned the field, and defen-ed the task 
 for another o(x;asion. 
 
 July 24. Spent the day in reading, wri/^ng, and 
 study. In the evening solemnized the marriage of a 
 young couple, both of whom made a public profession, 
 were baptized, and joined the church at the same time. 
 July 30. Delivered a funeral discourse. The de- 
 ceased was the youngest of eight children, and the first 
 one of the family called away by death. The grief of 
 the afflicted parents and surviving children was such, 
 
SKLAJI HinnAnD nAURETT. 
 
 153 
 
 that nearly the whole audience was aflfected to tears 
 ond deeply sympathized with the Iwreaved. ' 
 
 August 13. Met with the delegates of the Ohio 
 Eiver Yearly Meeting, and presented the following 
 resolutions on Popery, which were pasc.^ without a 
 dissenting voice : 
 
 Resolved, That we take immediate measures to 
 awaken and enlighten the community u|K)n this mo- 
 nientous subject, and to opixise a system that is 
 secretly undermining our free institutions, and in ojHJa 
 hostility to the benevolent principles of Christianity. 
 Remlved, That we can not consistently, as the pro- 
 fessetl disciples of Christ, sympathize, much less aid, in 
 this work of unrighteousness. 
 
 Itesolved, That it is the duty of Protestants to use 
 all suitable exertions to reclaim the adherents of pop- 
 ery from the error of their ways, to the knowledge of 
 the truth as it is in Christ Jesus. 
 
 August 14. Attended, as Corresponding Secretary 
 the Ohio River Yearly Meeting Home Mission Society! 
 The two missionaries in the employ of the Society re- 
 ported favorably. As their time had expired, another 
 was appointed, including the re-appointment of om 
 that had already been in the Society's service. . .. 
 
 August 15. Attended several meetings of worship. 
 In the forenoon, the church and the school-house— a 
 few rods apart— were filled to overflowing. At both 
 houses |)i-eaching comnienccd at the sanie hour. In 
 the afternoon and evening, the congregation had 
 scarcely diminished, paying great attention to the 
 word of life. 
 
 , August 16. Found the meetings very interesting^ 
 
 'I 
 
154 
 
 .4 
 
 ACTOBIonnAPHY OF 
 
 as Homv aro inquiring tlio way of life and salvation. 
 In the evening several (ame forward for prayer. The 
 conclusion now is to continue the meetings thi-oiigh the 
 week, and uhc such means as seems moHt appropriate 
 for the advanceaieut of the cause of Christ and the 
 conversion of souls. 
 
 ': AoausT 24. Saw signal displays of Immanuel's 
 power. Nine made a public profession of their faith ia 
 the Itcdeemer, were baptized, and joined the chureh, — ■ 
 making about a dojten adtled during the wwk. The 
 iiumbor of spectators present on this baptistiial oc- 
 casion was great, lining thf shores of the 8tri>ani for 
 some distance, and nr<»i.?nti-^g a scene seldom wit- 
 nes.s(!d. What ap|>earal more commendable and 
 praiseworthy, was the good order and attention ob- 
 served by all classes. In addition to this, a general 
 solemnity prevailed, and, from the thoughtful counte- 
 nances of many and the tearful eyes of a few, it was 
 apparent that an influence highly salutary was exerted. 
 Religiously s{>eaking, the as|)ect of things has materi- 
 ally changed, presenting indications of the most cheer- 
 ing and encouraging character. An uncommon degree 
 of interest is manifested by both saint and sinner, and 
 this interest is daily increasing. The love of the world 
 is losing it^ hold upon the affections, and tlie all-en- 
 grossing and exciting theme of conversation is the sal* 
 vation of the soul. 
 
 f August 29. Preached to a large, solemn, ^nd 'in- 
 terested audience. For two weeks, meetings have l)eea 
 held daily and nightly, attended with good success. 
 Some were awakened and converted in nearly every 
 meeting, which was a source of rejoicing to the people 
 
8ELAH HIBBABD BAnRETT. 
 
 i56 
 
 salvation. 
 :»y«'r. The 
 lii-oiigh the 
 ippropriate 
 st and the 
 
 Dimanuel's 
 eir fuith in 
 
 church, — 
 wk. The 
 itiMiiial oc- 
 stri'ani for 
 Mom wit- 
 ilablc and 
 eiition ol>- 
 , a general 
 'ill coiinte- 
 i'W, it was 
 as exerted, 
 las materi- 
 nost cheer- 
 ion degree 
 linner, and 
 ' the world 
 the all-eu- 
 
 is the sal- 
 
 n, ^nd "in- 
 have been 
 >d success, 
 arly every 
 the people 
 
 dfCwl, fnspfVin'g tliem with new zeal, accompanied 
 with the most delightful and happy emotions. Es- 
 pecially was this the case, when sevenil, who at first 
 held the work in great ridicule, were brought to a 
 knowhilge of the truth, ctjnfessing and renouncing 
 their sins. Those jiersons are now tlie most bold and 
 faithful in the cause which thoy formerly despisetl, 
 publicly and privately exhorting their friends to come 
 to Christ. The bold blasphemer and the strict moral- 
 ist are subjects of the work, l)oth of which cla.sscs 
 alike saw' and felt the;^ need of God's i-egenerating 
 power. Between twenty and thirty have given satis- 
 factory evidence of conversion,— all of whom were 
 living far from God, disregarding the many gosjiel in- 
 vitations extended to them. The voice of, praise and 
 thanksgiving ascends to the throne of heaven from 
 hearts once alienated from God, but now made happy 
 in Christ's atoning blood. * 
 
 
 
 «*ii-*>i*^^f l-C H A P T E R XXX.' ''dhi^^k 
 
 'iM 
 
 f-ililt]lf i' 
 
 A week's EXCUB8ION. 
 
 -* September 6, 1858. Having equipped myself 
 for a short excursion, was conveyed by an aged friend 
 to an adjoining neighborhood, where religious services 
 were expected. There had recently been enjoyed in 
 the place an interesting revival, in which many had 
 been, led to consider upon the infinite, value of the 
 soul. While they were engaged in tiiese profitable re- 
 flections, one after another, until a large portion of the 
 
156 
 
 AUTOBIOOHAPIIY OP 
 
 li'i 
 
 inliabitanto came to a final decision to make the wise 
 choice, — the choitw made by one of old 'Joth old and 
 young fult interested in this matter of choice; for 
 upon it depended their present and prospective happi« 
 noss. This transient life being regarded as man's pro- 
 bation for another world, it was not strange to see 
 them laying up in heaven never-fniluig and exhaust- 
 less treusures. They had, for so doing, the best of ,, 
 authority, — a law and lawgiver. 
 
 As the^ pleading thoughts were revolving in my 
 mind, a beautiful autumnal sun arose in all his 
 8[)lendor, while we wei-e every moment advancing to 
 the contemplated scene of action. I now relapsed into 
 a profound silence, feeling a sense of my unworthiness, 
 and of my utter insufficiency to perform, without 
 divine aid, the resiransible duties of the day. I, 
 therefore, looked up to Him who is all strength, im- 
 ploring his blessing. In the meantime wc had rapitlly 
 passed over hill and dale, until we had nearly renched 
 the termination of our morning ride ; for in the dis- 
 tance, and in bold relief, stood the church edifice, and 
 adjacent thereto the dwellings of the g(H)d people who 
 congn^gate to this house, erected by their own hands, 
 for the public worship of the Most High. At length 
 a joyful greeting and a friendly shake of the hand, like 
 a cordial to the soul, inspired ho|)e and confidence. 
 Soon were seen, from various directions, the assemo 
 bling of the multitude, some with cheerful counte- 
 nances, and others with sedate looks, — all expressive of 
 the inward state of feeling. The hour of worship was 
 announced, and this unworthy servant, with all liia 
 misgivings, was called upon to officiate. Not content 
 
(e the wisA 
 )th old and 
 choice ; for 
 tive liappi- 
 iuan'8 pro- 
 iiige to see 
 id exhaust- 
 he be«t of 
 
 ing in my 
 in all his 
 vancing to 
 lapsed into 
 worthiiiesa, 
 1, without 
 e day. I, 
 ength, im- 
 lad rapitlly 
 •ly Penciled 
 in the dis- 
 nlifice, and 
 )eople who 
 iwn hands, 
 At length 
 hand, like 
 confidence. 
 tiie asisem- 
 ul eounte- 
 pressive of 
 orship was 
 ith all his 
 ot conteut 
 
 8KLAU HIBBARD BARRETT. 167 
 
 Avith these hunihle eflTorts, the people collected in still 
 greater numbers i„ the • vening, desiring another 
 •"••HHiige n,)on the theme of .salvation. How could be 
 refused a wish so reasonable I How oould the assem- 
 bly Ik. turned away in silence f The work was Wfore 
 me, au<i there was no release. So endt^l the two serv- 
 ices of the day. Of their practical, abiding results, 
 the future alone will disclose. 
 
 Skitkmhkr 6. l'rocee<UHl by private conveyance 
 to a once prospero.is, but now dilapidated, village A 
 di^structive fire had deHiM)iled the town of its wont..! 
 beauty, a»d now a raging epidemic had brought sad- 
 ness to most of the remaining dwellings. Not only 
 were the private houses the miserable abodes of 
 wretchedness, but the loathsome pestilence had in- 
 «di.»u8ly found its way into the hotel, the p<K)r travel- 
 or s asylum of rest. Nearly every room was occupied 
 by the sick and suffering, resembling a hospital more 
 than an inn. Bursts of revelry had now ceased, fol- 
 lowed by the agony of despair. The physician, with 
 nttenuatcil form and care-worn expression, jmssed 
 silently hnd hastily from door to door, administering to 
 the physical wants of his suffering and dejected 
 patients. The weary traveler, as he called for noon- 
 day refreshments, was at once ushered into the dark 
 apartment of some sick or delirious person. Even the 
 dining-room itself contained one or more of this cin.ss 
 With feelings of sympathy on the one hand, and with' 
 disgust on the other, he was quite willing to resume 
 his toilsome journey. ■... --..-j?wssfi?Mn*y*,;3*t. f.!,-ii3 m4 ■ 
 
 At one o'clock, after reftiafni'ng here two hours I 
 also proceeded on my way, taking the stage at this 
 
AirronioGiiAi'iiY of h, 
 
 point, whifh wan much rrowdcil. A iixkmI)' nilfiKW 
 ytm itiiirurtiily inuiiitaiiicd by nearly i>vt>ry |M>rM»ii, 
 wlik'li ut ArHt orcuti-d wmm HurprifH'. Utit tliiH 
 invNtery wuu at lon^tli iikwI HUtiHfuiiorily »«»lvwl. 
 Kvt'ry ptitM«-n^i!r, oxct-pt two, wiw tienf and tliimb. 
 Antony titu uunibiT wan a CluHituw Imlian, aKitl 
 about LMghtfon ymrei. The wholo company, inohuling 
 a Imly, were on their way to the Deaf and Dumb 
 Asylum at Columbus, where they had H|)t'ut 8omc time 
 in acquiring an eilucatioii uiMler that pei'uliiir mmie of 
 iiwtructiou. One of them had be»": -i pupil from early 
 boyhood, and had now beeouK. v^- »bl< and distiu* 
 guitilieil teacher iu the lustitutiou, receiving a hand> 
 8«>me salary. With him 1 helu quite a lengthy 
 written conversation upon various topica, and found 
 him to be a young man of bright faculties. Well Ih it 
 for this unfortunate* cla^s that the 8tate him made sucli 
 ample provisions for their intellectual (julture. Were 
 it otherwiae, many a struggling genius would droop 
 and die iu unknown obscurity, sv^ i 
 
 Septemhkh 7. Left the stage and took the cut*. 
 The iron horse, with gigantic |X)wer, s|)ed his way 
 dexterously along rich valleys, over limpid streams, 
 and through tunneled excavations. Such was hia 
 agility that he attracted the attention of every paasen- 
 ger. But in the midst of this his pace was slackened, 
 as if weary of the journey. W^as it jjossible? Was 
 this great monster, that had made so Diuch noise and 
 bustle, about to prove recreant to his trust, and leave 
 his cargo of human beings midway of their journey's 
 end? It was even so! A halt was made, and tho 
 disabled locomotive discharged for non-performance of 
 
Ay Hilfnce 
 ry |M'rH«n», 
 
 Uiit thm 
 \y aolveU. 
 tixl (liiinb. 
 iliati, UK<'^ 
 , iiioliuliiiK 
 [intl Duiiib 
 
 some tiiiio 
 ir hUhle of 
 
 fnun early 
 lad diiitiu* 
 iig u haiul- 
 
 a lenntiiy 
 
 aiul foiiiid 
 
 Will is it 
 
 i luadf iutolt 
 
 ure. Were 
 
 on Id droop 
 
 k the cars, 
 •d his way 
 id »treiuus, 
 was his 
 ery passeii- 
 
 Hlackoned, 
 
 >le? Was 
 iioisi- and 
 
 and leave 
 r journey's 
 
 e, and tiio 
 uraiance of 
 
 BKLAU HIIIUAKO BARRKTT. 
 
 169 
 
 duty. Another one was placwl upon the tratk, un- 
 HuniinK the ri'ti>onHihility of performing the work to 
 admiration. Again hopeH were n-vivwl, an<l all ex- 
 pected « "qni<'k trip." But what wan the result? 
 Thia new hero u|)on the track not only proved tri-aeh- 
 erouN, like his pre«leoe»Bor, but left hiit definMele^'M 
 euu)|>any of men, women, and <!hildren, in the nioMt 
 imminent danj^er, liabL to be destroyed at any mo- 
 ment by tho returuinjf tniin. Another K)coniotive 
 was calhnl into retpilHition, which finally brought nn 
 through Djuuy perils unharmed to the " Quetn City." 
 . Here the loaded train of paswengers »<eparat«l for 
 their proper places of destination, never agjiin to n>e«^t 
 on earth. After being jostled an hour or two, Imck 
 and forth, over the city pavementi*, the omnibus at 
 length reachett my lodgings. It was now about nine 
 o'oioek in the evening, and, Iwing overeome by ex- 
 haustion, I immediately n-tired. But my repos*; was 
 continually disturbed by phantasms, the dangers and 
 excitements of the day having, while in this nervous 
 state of debility, gained the ascendancy over my 
 mental ('((nlltbrium. 
 
 Skfi KMHCK 8. Arose ejirly, but fmmd my strength 
 so reduced that I was compelled to recline again u|M)n 
 n»y pillow. Had serious appreheusions of approach- 
 ing illnef(s; but in n few hours my symptoms ap- 
 peared decidedly Iw-tter. Arose a seof)ud time, pro- 
 cured refreshments, and gradually gained strength. 
 In the afternoon felt comfortable, and transacted some 
 important business. In the evening was able to 
 attend servi<« at the Rev. Mr. Wilson's churchy 
 which IB the oldest Presbyterian Society in the city. 
 
 •J 
 
ipw 
 
 JBHB 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ' 
 
 Its first pastor was Rev. James Kemper, and its 
 second, Dr. Joshua L. Wilson, wlio filled th&t etation 
 until his death in 1847, a jwriod of nion. than forty 
 years. The present incumlM.>nt is his son. Was much 
 surprised to see so few in attendance, the w'<oi*» num- 
 ber not exceeding thirty jjersons. The tii'nistjr, how- 
 ever, seemed not at all disconcerted, but preached 
 with his usual fervor and eloquence. 8«*'i"*fe*fetiH«*«i*i' 
 
 September 9. Read, wrote, arid visited. In the 
 evening tl»e Union Tent Meeting, hold in the extreme 
 part of the city, was numerously attended. These 
 meetings have been held for several evenings in suc- 
 cession, and they have attracted so much attention as 
 <^o secure very large and attentive audiences. They 
 are often conducted by laymen, who deliver pungent 
 addresses, ap^tealing to the hearts ^nd consoienoes of 
 their entranced hearers. Under these heart-seurciiing 
 uppi'als, many are melted to tears, who ot.;en remain at 
 the olfjse of meeting, to seek religious instruction and 
 prayer. In thifj way many have been reached by 
 appropriate instruction, and led to the Savior. ;«"'%^'i 
 
 Skptember jo. Having spent two days in Cin- 
 cinnati, left at six in the morning, and travele<l on the 
 railroad, through a rain-fall, one hundred and fifty- 
 seven miles. In the afternoon, after making two 
 attempts, got sonie printing done for gratuitous dis- 
 tribution. In the evening attended a meeting at a 
 court-houst', at which there were many from the ad- 
 joining towns. These, together with the citizens of 
 the place, constiluted quite a large audience, densely 
 filling the elegant and spa'^ious room opened for their 
 reception. 
 
Kemper, and its 
 filled that etation 
 f more than forty 
 i son. Was much 
 B, the w'..oi*> num- 
 !'he tiTMiistir, how- 
 te<l, but preached 
 
 J *■'■■*-*.. T'-'-' ^.*» 
 
 i visited, tn the 
 f)ld in the extreme 
 
 attended. These 
 
 evenings in sue- 
 much attention aa 
 
 audiences. They 
 lo deliver pungent 
 ,nd consciences of 
 Bse heart-seurciiing 
 irho oti^en reruain at 
 )U8 instruction and 
 ; been reached by 
 the Savior. 
 
 two days in Cin- 
 md travele<l on the 
 hundred and Qfty- 
 after making two 
 for gratuitous dis- 
 ed a meeting at a 
 nany from the ad- 
 ith the citizens of 
 e audience, densely 
 \m opened for their 
 
 !i' 
 
 SELAH UIBBARD B\RRETr. 1^^ 
 
 Seitember 11. Traveled f^ightecn miles by stage 
 over a hilly and romantic country. The rewnt rains 
 had so greatly in) paired the roads, that we were seven 
 hours in performing this shrrt journey. Its tedious- 
 noss was rendered doubly m by the presence of one 
 passenger,— a professional ganibler. According to his 
 own story, he was thirty years old, was a native of 
 rhiladelpl.ia; but had recently returned from Liver- 
 pool, and was wandering from place to place, without 
 home or friends, spending the patrimony left him by 
 his parents. He was naturally endowed with a 
 superior mind, disciplined by education, and might 
 evidently have been a bright ornament to society, had 
 it not been for the flagrant vices which, from his own 
 confession, stained his character. He was candid 
 enough to acknowledge his errors; but expostulations ff 
 
 to reform seemed useless. He said, it was true, that if 
 
 he had often felt his extreme lonelines-s, and that he ^| 
 
 had his momente of serious reflection; but as no one il 
 
 had any regarii for Mm, so he had none for other's, 
 and he was determined to pursue his own course, re- 
 gardless of tiie consequences. I could but'lameut to 
 see wealth, learning, and genius prostituted to pur- 
 jjoses so base, so degrading, 80 ruinous. Little 
 thought his parents, while heaping up treasures, that 
 they would be wantonly squandered by a dissolute and 
 pro-iligal son. Better, far better, would it have been, 
 if they had been distributed to the poor. * s^sk : 
 
 September 12. Proceeding four miles further, 
 came to the home of my childhood and youth; but 
 found the house and premises deserted, the present 
 occu])ant being absent for a season. Hence, all was 
 11 
 
 
162 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 lonely and silent as a wilderness retreat, and J spent 
 the day alone, visiting my mother's grave. „,^^ ^^^^^_ 
 
 ','^00 
 
 " Mother I— O holy name, forever blest ! 'i 
 
 Forever dear to man, and most to me I il 
 
 I breathe it now with Burrow ill-«uppreued, ^ 
 
 And rising tears that struggle to be free : 
 
 Thou dost not answer, mother, from the ground ; ^ ' •, 
 
 Thy tender ear is closed, nor heedeth mortal sound. ^<*~'»" 
 
 " My mother I — sweet the hallowed accents fall : ^ 
 It is the nHt>iral music of my tongue, 
 
 -*^ Sad now its tone, yet potent to recall ''•**• ' "* "*^**'' 
 
 ,5t ?! Thy love, thy tears, thy tenderness so strong. - '-^^ 
 
 /ijfil'g, And call 1 vainly 7 Does tl»e tomb iuclose ., , 
 
 ^ „i Thy hiippy spirit ? No I — immortal it arose." 
 
 December 8, During the last two months there 
 has been a prevailing epidcnuc, by wliich many 
 families have been called to part with tlieir children. 
 The funeral sermons of most of them I have preached. 
 While discharging the solemn duties assigned me, 
 every sympathy of my heart has been moved to see 
 the ravages of death, and to witness the sundering ties 
 of parental affection, lint amidst these mournful 
 scenes, I could commend to surviving friends the 
 Savior, who said, " Suffer the little children to come 
 unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the 
 
 kingdom of God." 
 
 u-m- 
 
 3iM i-'i^jiJfV'.'it 
 
 ^if-ii^ mtg^ 
 
 CHxVPTER XXXI. 
 
 ■ ;' TOUB THROUGH VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND. 
 
 May 12, 1869. Came to Pomeroy, on the banks of 
 ihe Ohio, and took passage up the n^&^ pa a mait- 
 
?"V-,"W?W! "!"';" I iiiiiV J4(4J.'«('J»liiiAH 
 
 ind T spent 
 
 Boimd. '-'"^^ ' 
 '^ .hi" 
 
 tU 
 
 i.££ sua :i f rf^ »'« 1 « I > 
 
 onths there 
 liich many 
 ir children, 
 ve preached, 
 saigned me, 
 oved to see 
 ndering ties 
 3 mournful 
 friends the 
 'en to come 
 such is the 
 
 YLAND, ^' 
 
 he buuks of 
 
 MS 
 
 SELAH niBBARD BAHRETI. 
 
 1163 
 
 boat. There had just been a great freshet, sweeping 
 away fences, undermining trees, and partially sub- 
 merging buihliiigs. Though the waters were fast re- 
 ceding, yet their devastating effects were still visible. 
 It was, however, pleasant to see the trees that had 
 withstood the watery element, adorned with robes of 
 varied green, wliich presented quite a contnist with 
 the leafless ones, covered with mud and sand, scattered 
 pi-ostrate in mined fragments along the wa-sh-bound 
 shores. The evening was cool, balraly, and bracing. 
 The full moon shone brightly upon the glistening 
 waters, rendering nature, in her nightly garb, beauti- 
 ful to behold. 
 
 < May 13. Having ascended the Ohio seventy-two 
 :..]les, came to Parkersburg, where the day was spnt 
 in writing, visiting, and distributing books. Six 
 miles from this place are the Parkersburg Springs, 
 which have gaineil cousiderable notoriety for their 
 medicinal qualities. At six in the evening, left on tlie 
 North-western Virginia Railway, and before midnight 
 traveled one hundred miles through the wunties of 
 Wood, Ritchie, Doddridge, Harrison, and Taylor. 
 For the first few miles, we followed up the valley of 
 the Little Kanawha; but after leaving it, the coi. itry 
 was generally hilly and sparsely ttled. Much of the 
 way, on account of hills, waa t^ neled. To enter 
 these dark caverns, especially in lAe night, looked 
 hideous and dangerous; but fortunately our passiige 
 Uirough them was attended with no atudent. 
 ' May 14. Reaching Grafton, resumed our journey 
 at one o'clock in the morning, on the Baltiiuore and 
 Ohio Railroad. During this part of the night, 
 
 "" ■ ~7~:"rr'"~r"?^!"**'»e»**»" 
 
1G4 
 
 AUTOBKHJUAPHY OF 
 
 passed over, or rather through, the Alleghany Mount* 
 uina, the scenery of which, even by moonlight, was 
 enchuntiug. Kingwood Tunnel, nearly one mile iu 
 length, and costing more than one million of dollars, 
 was an olyect of interest. Came next to Altamout, at 
 the " top of the mountain," which is the greatest rail- 
 way altitude in the United States. The ascent and 
 descent of the grade, though scarcely j)erceptible, is a 
 bold and grand exhibiuou of combined art and nature. 
 At the " foot of the mountain," came to Piedmont, and 
 then to Cumberland, Alleghany County, Maryland, 
 wliiclj is surrounded by imtusitains, being the site of 
 " Old Fort Cumlxjrland." Next to Hancock, on.the Po» 
 toraac River; thence to Martinsburg, Berkeley County, 
 now West Virgini:«, an old valley town; thence to 
 Harper's Ferry, at the junction of the Potomac and 
 Bhenandoah rivers. Here the Potomac forces its way 
 through tlie Blue Kidge with a sublime impetuosity, 
 presenting a scene magnificent beyond desci'iption. 
 Proceeding twenty miles, came to Fretlerick, the third 
 city in Maryland, situated iu a rich region of country. 
 Next to Mount Airy, a beautiful elevation, nearly six 
 hundred feet above tide, whence the last view of the 
 Blue Ridge is had ; thence to Baltimore, the " Monu- 
 mental City," three hundred and eighty-two miles 
 from Parkersbui^, which was <^^raveled in about 
 twenty hours. t- 5- , * 
 
 Baltimore is situattd in a county of the same name, 
 on the north side of the Putapsco River, fourteen 
 miles fronj Chesapeake Bay. It is built around the 
 harbor, and on elovated portions of land, from the 
 points of which fine views are had. Its spacious 
 
 *!■ 
 
rswrmfm 
 
 RET.AiT nrnnAnio baiihett. 
 
 165 
 
 my Mount- 
 u light, waa 
 lie mile iu 
 
 of dollars, 
 Itamont, at 
 reatest rail- 
 ascent and 
 ptible, 18 a 
 mid nature, 
 dmont, and 
 Maryland, 
 :he site uf 
 , ou>the Po- 
 ey County, 
 
 thence to 
 ttomuc and 
 ees its way 
 upetuosity, 
 iesci'iptiou. 
 :, the third 
 )f country, 
 nearly six 
 iew of the 
 le " Monu- 
 two miles 
 
 in about 
 
 ame name, 
 •, fourteen 
 iround the 
 from the 
 i spacious 
 
 streets are laid out with order and neatness. It has a 
 good harbor, aeccssible to the largest vessels. It was 
 chartered as a city in 1797, and now numbers more 
 than 200,000 inhabitants, It contains one hundred 
 churches, several colleges, numerous seminaries and 
 sciiools, and many costly public edifices. The country 
 around and about Baltimore is nearly level, hut re- 
 quires much labor to make it productive, 'Indeed, old 
 fields, iu many places, lay to the commons, entirely for- 
 saken. Its farming interests are much neglected, the 
 attention of the community being principally directed 
 to other pursuits, which furnish greater inducement.^ 
 for energetic action. Several railroads cont»ect Balti- 
 more with other parts of the Union. 
 
 The Washington Monument, at the intersection of 
 two squares, is built on an eminence of one hundred feet 
 al>ove tide. It consists of a square base, surmounted 
 by a Doric column, the whole one hundred and eighiy 
 feet high. It is inclosed by an iron railing, and to the 
 main entrance there are twelve stejw. Over the fonr 
 doors is the following inscription: "To Gkohge 
 Washington, by the State of Maryland," On 
 the sides of the base are also full and approjiriate in- 
 scriptiona. On the summit is a colossal statue, repre-* 
 senting Washington in the act of resigning his com- 
 mission. The corner-stone was laid July 4, 1815. 
 The whole monument is constructed of white marble, 
 and cost $200,000. In anotlier part of the c\ty,» 
 in the center of Monument Square, formetl by the 
 intersection of Calvert and Fayette streets, is the 
 Buttle Monument, fifty-two feet high, reared in honor 
 of the patriots who fell, September 12, 1814, in 
 
.: AUTOBIOGBAPHY OP .{H 
 
 defense of the city against the British. Upon it are 
 iu8C!ribed the names of those wlio perished. 
 
 May 16. Spent the morning in distributing 
 books. At eleven heard the Rev. Dr. Fuller, for- 
 merly of South Carolina, but now pastor of the 
 Seventli Baptist Church of this city. The audience 
 was large, and the sermon a practical one, interspersed 
 with many (lertinent and suggestive remarks. It was 
 short, and every way adapted to the wants and ca])aci- 
 ties of a mixed multitude. In Baltimore, as in every 
 other large city, there ai*e societies and churclu's of 
 various denominations, embracing Baptists, Presby-. 
 terians, Methwlists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, Chris- 
 tians, Friends, Universulists, Jews, Roman Catholics, 
 etc. Yet iniquity abounds. In all tlie marts of 
 trade the spirit of avarice is observable, each one 
 anxious to fill his coffera by the most sjieedy, if not 
 most dishonorable, means. For worldly gain merely, 
 how many sacrifice a good name here, and the hope of 
 happiness hereafter! Such, however, seems to be the 
 wistlom of this world. 
 
 ..Leaving Baltimore, came thirty-three miles to 
 Bladensburg, Prince George County, about six kxiiiea 
 east from Washington City. It is distiuguishf 1 for its 
 warlike associations, a bloody battle having been 
 fought U}>on its fields. It is the celebrated dueling 
 ground where many, even some Members of Congress 
 and Government officials, have prematurely fallen to - 
 satisfy a sanguinary, but false code of honor. De- 
 catur, so much admired for his famous victories, here 
 ingioriously yielded up his life, and fell a victim to his 
 own rashness and presumption. How often do the 
 
poD it are 
 
 i8tt'ibutinf§ 
 'uller, for- 
 or of the 
 e audience 
 titers pcrued 
 s. It was 
 iiid capaci- 
 ts in every 
 iurelu'8 of 
 J, Presby- 
 ns, Cliris- 
 Cutholics, 
 marts of 
 each one 
 xty, if not 
 ill merely, 
 le hope of 
 I to be the 
 
 mi^es to 
 
 six ixiilea 
 hf '1 for its 
 Mng been 
 id dueling 
 
 Congress 
 f fallen to 
 »nor. De- 
 ories, here 
 
 ctim to his 
 3D do the 
 
 vmmr^S^tmmmmmtify^ 
 
 " i M4!u li " ' j" ' 
 
 8ELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 167 
 
 grentfist of men, who have swayed the destinies of 
 mankind, li.ve Alexander, cut short their existence by 
 their own folly I How weak, at the best, is human 
 nature, when divested of the restrainU of religion I 
 
 CHAPTER XXXII. " ^ 
 
 VISIT TO THE NATIONAL METROPOLM. 
 
 '%'/ 
 
 May 16, 1859. Came to Washington, District of 
 Columbia, situated on the east bank of the Potomac. 
 Having around it sloping hills, it is geographically 
 assimilated to Jerusalem, the ancient city of the Jews. 
 In the forenoon attended, on the green, at the foot of 
 the National Capitol, the annual celebration of the 
 Washington Sunday-school Union. Most, if not all, 
 of the Sunday-schools o£ the city, joined in the cele- 
 bration. The pupils of these schools, under the care 
 and guidance of their respective teachers, marched in 
 regular procession along Pennsylvania Avenue, which 
 occupied the 8j>ace of an hour. Musical band%. 
 waving flags, and floating banners rendered tlic pro- 
 cession signiBcantly attractive, being composed, as it 
 was, of a large assemblage of children, numbering in 
 the aggregate five thousand. Temporary seats having 
 been prepared for the occasion under the dense foliage 
 of trees, the children were soon seated in the most 
 orderly manner, and the outskirts surrounded by about 
 two tliousand adults. The throne of grace was 
 fervently addressed by Rev. Dr. Hamlin, after which 
 Mr, Whight gave a statistical report. It appeared 
 
 J 
 
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 168 
 
 AtnroBioonAriTY or 
 
 that the number of conversions was twcniy-five jwr 
 cent greater tlian the preeeding year. At the con- 
 oliirtion of tlie rejwirt, Rev. Dr. Sinulerlund a(iilre6se<l 
 the youthful multitude in a happy and eloquent man- 
 ner, ooncUiding with an earnest appeal to i^reuts and 
 teachers. He Was followed by Rev. Dr. Nadal, pastor 
 at tlie Foundry diapel, who was listened to with in- 
 tense inteix'st. Several hymns, printed upon cards, 
 were sung. The juveniles, with joyful countenances, 
 unite<l their voices in the spirit of song, which echoed 
 melodiously through tlie crowd and in the distance. 
 Though Rome, ancient Rome, hud a capitol, yet it 
 never witnessed at its foot a scene like this at the foot 
 of the United States Capitol. I remained on the 
 rostrum till the throng dis|)ersed, reflet^ting upon what 
 I had seen and heard. Tliough I had orten grievously 
 lamented my country's wrongs, yet for once I could 
 but rejoice for this visible indication of good, hoping 
 that among these five thousand children and youth a 
 goodly number of them will be brought to Christ, and 
 become ornaments of his church and proclaimers of a 
 free gospel. 
 
 In the afternoon revisited that noble and magnifi- 
 cent edifice, the Capitol. It stands on a commanding 
 eminence, called Capitol Hill, from which the city may 
 be viewed to its remotest points. It was commenced in 
 1793, and now covers an area of about four acres, 
 having cost many millions of dollars. It is hand- 
 somely constructed of white marble, having numerous 
 lofty Corintnian columns, thirty feet in height, which 
 add much to its external beauty. It has two wings, 
 and a projection on the west side. The grounds con- 
 
,1 w w n wn 
 
 ''^M'^rifSfipjwiim" 
 
 ^-five ])t;r 
 the cotH^ 
 adtlressod 
 leut luan- 
 ireuts and 
 la I, pastor 
 with in- 
 oii cards, 
 titenancL'H, 
 fli ecliofd 
 distance, 
 ol, yet it 
 t the foot 
 1 on the 
 pon what 
 ;riovoii8ly 
 ; 1 could 
 d, hoping 
 I youth a 
 hrist, and 
 uiers of a 
 
 naagnifi- 
 imanding 
 
 city may 
 nenced in 
 >ur acres, 
 
 ia hand*" 
 Duraerousi' 
 ht, which 
 fo wings, 
 luds con-" 
 
 SKLAH HlBUAUl) BAnHETT. 
 
 16i^ 
 
 nected witli it embrace thirty acres, beantifully in- 
 ciow-^I J>y an iron railing, and highly decorated by a 
 great variety of Aaierican trees, with fountains, basins 
 of water, and piwies of statuary. Near the front of 
 the western entrance of the Capitol, is a marble monu- 
 ment, forty feet high, rising out of a pool of water, 
 erected by the officers of the navy to the memory of 
 those who fell in the war of Tripoli. In the central 
 building, under a hemispherical dome, is the rotunda, 
 circular in form, and ninety-six feet in diameter. Its 
 walls are adornei] with large elegant historical paint- 
 ings, and fine specimens of sculpture. The Congres- 
 sional Library faces the west, umtaining not only 
 works on nearly every subject, but portraits, busts, 
 medals, and various works of art. In the north wing 
 is the Senate Chamber, one hundred and thirteen feet 
 in length, eighty in width, and thirty-six in height, 
 with galleries. The Hall of Representatives is in the 
 south wing, similar in form and decorations, but larger 
 in size, being one hundred and thirty-nine feet in 
 length, ninety-three in width, and thirty-six in height. 
 In sht)rt, the Capitol of the United States, with its 
 corridors, colonnades, dome, rotunda, and body and 
 wings, presents an imposing apfwarance, receiving the 
 admiration of strangers. „ , .,:.^ 
 
 In the Senate Chamber and Hall of Representa- 
 tives, I spent some hours in solitude and silence, with 
 none to disturb my meditations. Congi-ess having ad- 
 journed, the members had mostly returned home; but 
 this did not make the train of my reflections none the 
 less profitable. " Where," thought I, " are those men 
 whose thrilling eloquence once echoed witbiu these 
 
170 
 
 AU'roBioonAPHY or 
 
 marble walls, iieiiftruting the innioHt rccosses of (lio 
 human heart? Where are Clay, mid VVfbBter, ami 
 Calhoun, — iUuMtrious senators? Then Heat« are made 
 vacant, to be occupied by their nuccessors. And 
 where, soon, will be Seward, and Hale, and Sumner? 
 Yes, their voices, too, in like manner, will soon Iks 
 hushed in the stillness of death. What, then, are the 
 honors and emolumeiils of office? How short is the 
 career to gn-atness and power! How soon are for- 
 gotten, and how effectually does the grave obliterate, 
 the present distinctions among men ! " '^^'«^>*r¥?i,%»yi" 
 
 May 17. Visited the buildings of the ex^utlvfl 
 departments, which are massive structures, known 
 under the following official titles : The 'Vpnrtmcnt 
 of State; the Treasury, War, Post-ofl. und Navy 
 Departments; Dcimrtment of the Interim; and the 
 Office of the Attorney-General. A portion of the De- 
 partment of the Interior is occupied by tlie Patent 
 Office and by the museum of the National Institute. 
 Here are collected all the nuxlels of the machines that 
 h'ave been patented since the formation of the Govern- 
 ment, strikingly indicative of the skill and ingenuity 
 of American mechanics. Of the invaluable relics of 
 modern times, is the identical printing-press at which 
 Dr. FrankUn worked in London, as a journeyman, in 
 the years 1725 and 1726. Also, the camp-chest of 
 General Washington, used in the campaigns of the 
 Revolution, including his writing-case, his war sword, 
 his cooking utensils, part of his sleeping tent, and the 
 suit worn by him when he resigntNJ his commission at 
 Annapolis, 1783. Here are also seen the original Deo- 
 laratioa of Independence, the gifts presented to the 
 
I^nUMH 
 
 BEI.AH HinUARD BAnRKTT. 
 
 171 
 
 aes of (lifl 
 bster, and 
 > are made 
 ore. And 
 Sumner? 
 U Houn l)c 
 !n, are the 
 lort ia the 
 1 are for- 
 obliterate, 
 
 executive 
 
 M, known 
 
 Vpnrtment 
 
 I ad Navy 
 
 and the 
 of the De- 
 he Patent 
 
 Institute. 
 hincH tliat 
 c (Jovcrn- 
 
 iii|^eniiity 
 
 relics of 
 I lit which 
 eyniiin, in 
 
 chest of 
 ns of the 
 mr sword, 
 
 , and the 
 mission at 
 
 inal Dcc- 
 ed to the 
 
 Qovcrnmont by f«)rpigii powors, the "^llw-tion of In- 
 dian |M>rtrni(H, thf lifttHUn.-. of tin National In.slitiitc, 
 etc., making the LhII one of the moat interesting to 
 visit in the metropolis. mp^Rtititthji -ifii t.^. i . . 
 
 The 8mi(hsonian ' istitutc, dcsigntHl for the general 
 increu.se luid diiluHioii of knowledge, deserves a passing 
 notice. It is situated in the midst of extensive orna- 
 mental grounds, and roun<letl ujton a bequest of more 
 than half a million of dollars, made to the Govern- 
 ment by James Smitlison, dm Englishman of Kaining, 
 rank, and fortune. It is tour hundred and Kt'ly Teet 
 long, one hundred and forty wide, with nine 
 towers, varying from seventy-five to. one hundred and 
 fifty feet in height. The material of which it is made, 
 is fine-grained, reddish, freestone, and the style of 
 architecture is the Ilon)anes(pie. Its large lii»rary 
 room is sufficiently ample to contain one hundred 
 thousand volumes. It has a l(>cture room which will 
 seat more than one thousand )>ersons. Its mnscum is 
 designed to be two hundred feet long, and to be event- 
 ually filled with the wonders of nature and art from 
 all parts of the globe. The rooms for chemical ex- 
 periments are spacious. The gallery of art, situatcil 
 in the west wing, is one hundred and twenty feet long. 
 The different apartments are on a magnificent plan, 
 and, when completed, will surpass any thing of the 
 kind in the country. 
 
 The National Observatory, situated on the banks of 
 the Potomac, is a uaval institution, the force employed 
 in it consisting principally of naval officers. The 
 nautical books, charts, and instruments, belonging to 
 the navy, are here kept. This ob^cvatory holds a 
 
 ■- S'..:^f:}.',0ffi1''-Wi-.^^^'-'^"' 
 
 TSTT.fSS'.'i^t^lw**^''*'^*™*''^' * 
 
AIJTOUKXIRAPIIY OF 
 
 Idjjli rank nnmnp tlie ol)»«prvntorip« of the 'vorld, tliera 
 Ix'tng \)Ht OHO NU|»orior to it, Tlie KIwitro-Cronograph, 
 Invcntwl by Dr. I>H-k(>, in said to b« tlie most wonder" 
 ful obj(>ct ill the establiHiiiiuMit. Hon. John Qiiincy 
 AdaniH, in liin Innt dayn, wuh h dcvotod friend of the 
 obwrvatory. 
 
 The Navy Yard, eHtablinhetl in the year 1800, 
 coverH about twi'lve acrt's, and in neatly incloHed by a 
 brirk wall. Varionit and extensive are the mechanical 
 o|»cration8 of this eMtabliHhiuent, giving employment 
 to many hundred jiernonH. AnehorH, chain-cables, 
 galleys, cjiImmiscs, puwder-tunks, shot, balls, caps, 
 shells, boilers, engines, and m-urly every thing |iertuin- 
 ing to the art of war and the destruction of life, are 
 inaniifuctured on a grand sc^ule. I l(Mikc<l U|)on all 
 these nuiltifnrious works with more sadness than 
 pleasure, lamenting that the state of the worhl was 
 Bueh as to require the manufacture of these instru- 
 ments of warfare and death. 
 
 May 18. Visited the National or CongresHional 
 Cemetery, one mile east of the Capit(»l, substantially 
 inclosed by a wall of brick. It was located in the 
 year 1807, and already contains more than 'six 
 thousand interments. The monuments are numerous, 
 |ind several of them elegant. Many Members of Con- 
 gress are here buried, and there is a mournful interest 
 in wandering among the monuments which commemo- 
 rate tiieir names. Also, a short distance from this is 
 another burial ground, called Glenwood Cemetery. It 
 contains ninety acres, and cost $10,000. The front of 
 the lotlge or gate-way is ornamented with figures of 
 Time, Patience, and Love. . ' ¥^ *^ *^ 
 
WFI.AII lirilllAltD BARriKTT. 
 
 173 
 
 rid, th«re 
 itnograph, 
 t wonder- 
 n Quiiicy 
 nd of the 
 
 ear 18()0, 
 (mhhI by a 
 ivchanical 
 tploymcnt 
 lin-utblus, 
 \U, caps, 
 g )»ert»iii- 
 if life, are 
 U|K)n all 
 i«8H than 
 vorM was 
 Hc iiiHtru- 
 
 gremional 
 )HtaMtiully 
 kI in the 
 tlian 'six 
 lumcmus, 
 s of Con- 
 il intorest 
 oniinemo- 
 m\ this is 
 jtery. It 
 e front of 
 igures of 
 
 In tbtf aHerHoon', at one o'clock, vinitMl tlu> Preni- 
 d«'i»t'« MiiiiKion, Hurroumle<l by extcn8ivo groniKla, 
 Hitiialcd at the wcHt oitd of the city, alNiiit one mile 
 from the Capitol, at the intersection of I'ennsylvaniti, 
 New York, Conntxitiuut, and Vermont aveniies. It 
 is one hundred and seventy feet front and eighty-(«ix 
 deep, with Ionic pilasters, crowned with a stone balus- 
 trade. While here. I hud the honor of an introduction 
 t*» the present incumbent of the executive mansion, — 
 Pix>Hident Jiuchanan. Tliough nixty-eigl.t years of 
 age, he still |H)ssesse8 great pliysical and mental vigor, 
 and is capable of performing a vast amount of lulwr 
 })ertaining to his ofTieial station. He reads and writes 
 without the cumbrous use of 8|)cctacle8. He is of large 
 stature, somewhat corpulent, possessing a predomi- 
 nance of the sanguine temperament. His complexion 
 is fair; his hair thin and gray; his dress plain; his 
 manners affable. From his {Mirsonal or external ayt- 
 peai-ance, i stranger would not sup|)OHe that he (kmui- 
 pfed more than a common sphere in life. Though en- 
 joying the highest gid the nation can bestow, yet his 
 care-worn countenance too plainly showed that he was 
 not a happy man. ,, . ,, ... . 
 
 
 Ml"- 
 
 ''V.l: ;'■ 
 
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 CHAPTER XXXIII. 
 
 i ... .* 
 
 VISIT TO MOUNT VERNON. 
 
 May 19, 1859. Visited a tlay or two since George- 
 town, separated from Washington by Rock Creek. 
 From its first settlement it has been a place of con- 
 
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 174 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OP 
 
 sidcrablc commercial importance. At the west enc? cf 
 the town is Georgetcxvn College, under the control of 
 the Jcraiits, containing a large library, a philosophical 
 apparatus, a niuseuni of natural history, aiid a Iwtanio 
 garden. The aqueduct, which span.? the "t'otomac, cost 
 nearly two millions of dollars. The cemetery, located 
 on the heights of the town, has a porter's Iclare, a re- 
 ceiving tomb, and a Gothic chajTel. Trom these 
 heiglits is seen a large scojje of country, inchuling the 
 city of Wasiiington. On these elevations are situated 
 many handsome private dwellings, occupied by gentle- 
 men of wealth and distinction, of whom are several 
 foreign ministers. Lorenzo Dow, the famous itinerant 
 preacher, closed his life and lalxrs in Georgetown. 
 
 May 20. Proceeciing seven miles down the Poto- 
 »nac, cfime to Alex- n--' -•a, a port of entry, dia- 
 tingiiishal ^^r its v«no».4ble age. The theol(»gical 
 seminary of the Episcojial Church of Virginia is 
 located in this vicinity. The church is yet standing in 
 which Washington worshijMMl, and of which he was 
 vestryman. Such was his interest in the cause of 
 education that he oeqi:eathed one thousand jioiuids for 
 the pur}K)8e of sustaining a free public school. This 
 town was early s> j)ia(Hj of note. In 17o5, five a)l()nial 
 governors met to adopt measures relative to General 
 BraddcKk's Westcin expedition, which proved unsuc- 
 ceasf'u', the Genera', with n large portion of his army, 
 lasing Hieir lives by the French and Inlians. 
 
 Pursuing my journey nine miles further, and paes- 
 
 . ing Fort Washiiigton, came to Mount Vernon, oncse 
 
 the home, but now the tomb, of Gkouoe Wasuino- 
 
 Tov. From the landing the tomb is first passed, be- 
 
,t the west end of 
 ler the control of 
 y, a philosophical 
 orv, »iid a Iwtanic 
 the Potomac, cost 
 
 cemetery, located 
 )rter'8 lcda:e, a re- 
 l>el. Trom tiiese 
 itry, inchuliiig the 
 atioiis are aitnated 
 iccupied by geiitle- 
 whom are several 
 le famous itinerant 
 1 Georgetown. 
 as down the Poto- 
 rt of entry, dis- 
 The tlieological 
 !h of Virginia is 
 1 is yet standing in 
 
 of which he was 
 in the cause of 
 lousand pounds for 
 lUlic sciliool. This 
 , l7o6, five colonial 
 relative to General 
 lioh proved unsuc- 
 ortion of his urniy, 
 I Indians. 
 
 i further, and pass- 
 (lunt Vernon, onc« 
 Seouoe Washing- 
 
 is first passed, be- 
 
 8ET.AH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 176 
 
 ing but a lew rods from the shore. The path or road 
 leading to it is hedged in on each side by clusters of 
 trees, giving it a somber apjwarance. The vault is 
 built of brick, on the front of which is a large aper- 
 ture, admitting the light, bnt securely guarded by a 
 heavy double-iron gate. The sarcophagus, iu which 
 repose his remains, consists of marble, upon the lid of 
 which is engraven hip name and the arms of his 
 country. In another one, by his side, are deposited 
 the remains of his wife, Martha Washington. La Fay- 
 ette, the illustrious friend of Washington, when last 
 in this country, visited the tomb, entered the vault 
 alone, and wept over the dust of the American patriot. 
 Thousimds annually visit this long-to-be-remembered 
 spot, anxious to obtain some relic in happy re- 
 nicmbraivco of the " Father of his country," 
 
 A short distance from the tond), upon a beautiful 
 elwation overlooking the wido-spread waters of the 
 t*otomac, stands the patriarchal mansion. This un- 
 pretending structure was first commenced by Mr. 
 Lawrence Washington, a brother of the General, and 
 fttlerward completed by the General himself It is 
 two stories high, ninety-six feet long, with a portico 
 on the east side. Near the west side are two gardens, 
 a greenhouse, seed and tool houses, negro cottugi's, and 
 the usual accompanim.ats of a Virginia plantation. 
 These, t<^ether with the trees planted by Waaliingtou, 
 are objects of special interest to the visitor. In the 
 north room, usually called the reception room, the 
 furniture and [wiintiuga remain as when he died sixty 
 years ago. His library room, as well as some other 
 apartments, ar»3 in like condition. But the external 
 
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 ■isfss^sfrnmsx^ 
 
 1T« 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 appearaHce of the buildings are much changed, bearing 
 the inviucihle marks of age and dticsay. The plantation, 
 consistiug of stveral hundretl acres, is much out of re- 
 pair. Even the tomb itself is in a state of ruin, 
 plainly showing that all is passing away. The present 
 proprietor, — Mr. John Augustine Washington, — haa 
 agreed to sell a portion of the estate, including tlie 
 buildings, to the Jjadies' Mount Vernon Association. 
 Thi» arrangetnrtjt is tliought to bo excellent, as, by 
 this means, the Mount Vemoa property will l>e im- 
 proved and preserved in such a manner that future 
 generations may behold it as it apjieared when in the 
 hands of its original pr«>prieto?, — General Geoi^ft 
 WashingtffD. 
 
 Mount Vernon is « pound which strikes musically 
 npon every Ainericau ear, and will ever he ^s^jciateil 
 with pleasing reiTiiuisceoces of the country's gresU; 
 bericfaotor. Merely of itself this place is not pe- 
 culiar to louny others ; but it has been rcisdered eon- 
 .spiciHJUS by the worthy eonduet and noble dee<ls of Ua 
 ihrrnvXy aiuiable possi^ssor. Nature's wonders aio, 
 t!)e»Tfore, scaroely more attmctivf; than this cherished 
 spot. No one who loves his oountry^ and the nan:<e of 
 him who rescuwl it in the hour of itH peril, <siu, with- 
 out, doing violence to his feelings, pasis this place with 
 i4 stoical indifference. For here iw the place whsro 
 Washington, the firsit President, Bought repose; where 
 his domestic happineos centered ; where his life ternii- 
 nalitl ; and whwft his mortal renuiins slumber. And, 
 more than thi.-j, he yielded up his spirit, not amidst the 
 roar of cannon, or in the chair of 8t?»te, but in hia 
 own, quiet, peAccful, silent home, " with the becoming 
 
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 >i9t in hiiji 
 
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 SKTiAn nrRnAni) BARnErr. 
 
 firmness of a man, tlie calmness of a philowpher, the 
 resignation and confidence of a Christian." ''■' . '1 
 
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 CHAPTER XXXIV^ .' 
 
 JOURNEY TO DELAWARE. 
 
 May 20, 1859. Left the State of Virginia, wliich 
 we have entered three times since leaving Ohio, and 
 in the evening returned to Washington City, The 
 state of religion here generally is at a low ebb,, The 
 love of distinction and the parade of fashionable life 
 have a tendency to divert the mind from the more 
 solemn truths of Chri^sttanity. The influence exerted 
 by the vast throng of visitors from different })arts of 
 the world is often deleterious. The temptations to 
 idleness and (Jiasipation are o.iany, to withwtaml which 
 requires -more than ordinary strength and decision of 
 character. Indwd, there are many dark spots on the 
 National escutcheon, which can not here be delineated. 
 Ill tlie midst of such life-lcilling and soui-destroyiug 
 influence, it would hi miraculous, however n>Hch de- 
 sire<fl, to see af; once the universal triumpiis of tin; 
 gospel, Yet nil have not bowed tlie knee to Baal, aiull 
 upon th«« humble 'mw depend, undey God, the fbtcire 
 promulgation of the truth. v rt&P;if„ f, ^j- h 
 
 May 2L Entering Maryland by public convej'- 
 ancp, tnivi'kd through the central p^rt of the State 
 toward Chesjipeake Bjiy, and came to Havre do Graw, 
 at the moutli of Susquehanna River, which wtiK 
 cro.sst>d on a stwisn ferry. In Mjiv, ISlii, this plaw, 
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 was biirf.od by tlio Britlrtli, midf-r A^lniiral Cockhiirn. 
 Next 3i:t thirty-four miles to Wilnuiigton, Delaware, 
 and fireulated books. 'I'liis pia'*e is situated between 
 Bnuidywiue and Christiana creek«, one mile above 
 their confluence, and is the largest city in the State. 
 Though well built, the site is uneven, giving it a pic- 
 turesque appearance. Its natural facilities for manu- 
 facturing are uncommonly good, and it is e8|>e<;ially 
 noted for its extensive flouring and gunjwwdcr mills. 
 Dover, the caf.;*-:! of the Stiitv, is a much smaller 
 place, but has an elegant state-house and other public 
 buildings. 
 
 Delaware, with the exception of Rhode Island, is 
 the smallest State in the Union, embracing only three 
 counties, — New Castle, Kent, and Sussex. In respect 
 to ]K>pulation, it is even iess than Rhmle Island. The 
 first settlement was made by a colony of Swedes, more 
 than two hundred years ago. In 1682, the Delaware 
 settlement was purchased by William Penn from the 
 Duke of York, and was then attached to Penn- 
 sylvania. The northern part has an undulating 
 surface, good soil, and excellent water-power; the 
 southern part is low, level, and sandy. Between the 
 Delaware and Chesapeake bays is a chain of swamps, 
 from which procee<l numerous streams. Its principal 
 productions are wheat and Indian corn. 
 
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 8ELAH IIinnARD BAUBETT. 
 
 CHAPTEIJ XXX Vs- '^ 
 
 r SECOND VISIT TO PKNNSYIA'AI^IA. 
 
 May 21, 1859. Entered the State of Pennsylvania 
 for the second time. My first visit was made three 
 years ago, in the westerly part of the State, at Pitts- 
 burgh ; my present one, in the easterly pjtrt, at Phila- 
 delphia. Came direct to this city from Wilmington, 
 twenty-eight niiles up the Delaware. The agrieultuml 
 interests along thia„ river present a more cheering as- 
 pect than the barren districts passed in the more 
 southern parts of my journey. It is gratifying to tho 
 eye to see the primeval forest re<li!ce<l to a state of 
 cultivation, osj)ecia11y be.side such nol>le streanis as the 
 Susquehanna and Delaware. The natural scvnery, 
 corabin(!d with the lisdustrious skill of man, cjin not 
 fail to interest the traveler. 
 
 ^' Philadelphia, in external appearance, fully equals 
 exjMK-ttition. A |»<"ninsula, formed by the Delavvare 
 and Schuylkill rivers, h the admired and central spot 
 of this groat city, whicii, next to New York, is the 
 largest city in the United States. It was laid out by 
 its enterprising founder, — William Penn, — in the year 
 1683. The ancient city of Babylon, according to Pri- 
 deaux, was taken as a model. I^et that be as it nuiy, 
 Philadelphtsi has ever been distinguished for the lui- 
 8urpasse<i beauty of its streets, which are straight and 
 wide, crossing each other at right angles, — an arrange- 
 ment too often and sadly neglected in the laying out 
 of large cities. 
 
 In the afternoon visited Ginird Collesre, situated on 
 
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180 
 
 AUTOBTOtmAPHY OF 
 
 Ridge Avenue. Steplien. Girard, a merchant, banker, 
 and niiilinnaire, who has oriticiilly passed the ordeal of 
 praise and censure, InKjueathed two millions of dollars 
 for the erection of this magnificent edifice, exclusively 
 designed for the supjwrt and education of destitute 
 male orphans. It was commenced in 1833, and 
 finished in 1847. The body of the building, which ia 
 the finest specimen of Grecian architecttire in America, 
 is one hundred and sixty-nine feet long, one hundred 
 and eleven feet wide, and ninety-seven feet high. It 
 18 surroundeil by a' portico of thirty-four gigantic 
 columns, each fifty-five feet in height, and six feet in 
 diameter. The roof is composed of marble tiles, which 
 render the whole building fire-proof. In the lower 
 vestibule are deposited the mortal remains of its dis- 
 tinguishod founder, over which is a l)eautiful marble 
 staiue of himself In another apartment are his wear- 
 ing apparel, household furniture, books, and ])apers, 
 which are in a good state of preservation. Connectetl 
 with the buildings i\re forty-one acres of land, strongly 
 inclosed bj' a tcii-rooi walj. No eccJrHJastic, mis-sion- 
 
 
 i;< pt'imit- 
 
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 ary, or ministur, ac(!ordi»g loGliih 
 ted to have any eonuecljoi] \\ 
 tution, showing quite m \M\\\f Ills S^l'tt 
 to Christianity. 
 
 In tlie evening attended the thirty-sixth sinpnal 
 exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine iils, 
 on Chestnut Stnet. It was lounded in 1806. In the 
 rotunda and in five suacious galleries are oontaiiHt| 
 more than pvn InuKlrfed spiohnelis of ijie ma arts, 
 luany of which are well executed. The classes for the 
 study of the living model and the a)1j:jt|iie arte opon 
 
t, banker, 
 ordeal of 
 of dollars 
 xclusively 
 f destitute 
 1833, and 
 ;, which is 
 I America, 
 e hundred 
 high. It 
 r gigantic 
 SIX feet in 
 ilea, which 
 the lower 
 of its dis- 
 ful marble 
 ! his wear- 
 id ])apers. 
 Connected 
 ], strongly 
 :, mission- 
 in [(t'lrait- 
 the instj- 
 
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 fiiH- -lis, 
 6. In th^ 
 
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 isos for the 
 S ttt'4 o^tl 
 
 8ELAH RIBBARO BARRETT. 
 
 nightly from autumn until spring. The library is 
 ojien to the use of professors and studenbi of art and 
 to stockholders. li,. 
 
 Among all the public buildings of Philadelphia, no 
 one affords the visitor more gratification than Inde- 
 ])endence Hall, in which the Declaration of Inde- 
 jiendence was passed, July 4, 1776. This renowned 
 and ancient building was completed in the year 1734, 
 and its size, style, and decorations are indicative of the - 
 refined taste and public spirit of the early citizens of 
 the country. The walls of this noted Hall are 
 richly and profusely adorned by a rare and valuable 
 collection of National portraits, comprising many of 
 the signers of the Declaration, and other distinguished 
 persons connected with the early history of the noble 
 efforts which resulted in asundering the bands of 
 British oppression. In addition to the finely-executed 
 portraits of more than one hundred persons, there are 
 many other objects of special attraction. There is the 
 old State-house Bell, though now fractured, wliich 
 eighty-four years ago proclaimed with joyous nielo<ly 
 the glad tidings of liberty to the nation. There still 
 hangs the ancient chandelier, used by Congress, and 
 particularly on the night preceding the passage of that 
 meniorable act that declared the thirteen American 
 colonies free and independent States. There is a 
 porti(m of the church pew, formerly occupied by 
 Wasb.ington, La Fayette, and Franklin. Tlu-rc is a 
 portion of the stone step from which Independence 
 was announced to the anxious inquiring multitude in 
 the street. There is the chair, made in 1838 by 
 order of the board of commissioners of the late dis- 
 
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 182 
 
 AUTonitKmArHY or <^ 
 
 trict of Kensington, oi)mp<»Sfd of the most ancient 
 relics in Nortli Amoritsu To enter the Hull 'if Inde- 
 |M-h(h>nce, to Iwliold the life-like jMjrtruits of the patri- 
 otic heroes of the past, and to see nninerons Mycets 
 connj-cted with our Colonial and Rev<»lntionary his- 
 tory, at oiiee fills the mind with contemplations of the 
 most sei'ions nature. 
 
 Of the relics of the past, few remain in Phila- 
 delphia. Among these, however, is the Penn Cottage, 
 which is supposed to hv the first brick building erected 
 in the city. It is nuMuorable as being William Pcnn's 
 residence, during his first visit to America in the years 
 1682-8.3. But the building is now in a dilapidated 
 condition. Another interesting relic is the Slate-riKjf 
 House, and, for several years, the only building 
 covered with that material. It was built prior to the 
 year 1700, but afterward became a noted boarding- 
 house. It was the temporary home of John Adams, 
 John Hancock, and Baron De Kalb, the latter of 
 whom, eijgagwl in the cause of American Inde- 
 pendence, fell in the battle of Camden. Under its 
 r(K>f (lied General Forbes, successor to the unfortuiuite 
 Braddock, and also General Lee, that man of eccentric 
 genius. Carpenters' Hall, situated in Carpenters' 
 Court, is ciierishcd by the friends of liberty as being 
 the plaw where the first Congress of the United Colo- 
 nics of North America assembled. The building is 
 composed of brick, surmounted by a cupola, the fajade 
 being in the Roman style of arcliitecture. 
 * Mi^Y 22. In the morning attended service at the 
 First Presbyterian Church, — handsomely situated in 
 Locust Sti'eet, opposite Washington Square. It is a 
 
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 BELAH HlfiBARD BARRKTT. 
 
 conimcwlions brick building, built in imitation of 
 marble, and of the Ionic temple at Athens, on the 
 river IllysHUs. In the north end is the large veMtibnle, 
 and at the south end is the pulpit, conHtrii«(«l in a 
 8«'ginent of a circle. The Rev. Mr. Barnes, the com- 
 mentator, and pastor of the church, preached from Ruth 
 i, 16, 17, a sermon, preparatory to the administration 
 of the Lord's Sup|)er. The discourse was ...ipressive, 
 and calculated, from the nature of the subject, to arouse 
 feelings of emotion. He speaks extern ponuieously, in 
 an easy, cidm, deliberate manner, without the slightest 
 attempt at display. He bears the impress of his 
 cliaracter in his countenance, in his voice, in his atti- 
 tude, in his gesture. He uses no tones of afFcctation 
 or authority. His language in the pulpit varies l)ut 
 little from his written style, by which he renders him- 
 self intelligible to nlmoet every hearer, whether young 
 or old, learned or unlearned. There are but few clergy- 
 men in 'this or any other country whose pastoral 
 labors and literary efforts are equal to those of Albert 
 Barnes. He is al><>ut sixty years of age. 
 
 In the afternoon attended service at St. Stephen's 
 Church, an im{)o.sing Gothic structure, on Tenth, Iwlow 
 Market Stn'ct, ere(;ted and consecrated in 1823. Tt 
 has two fx^tangidar tow^ers, which are eighty-six feet in 
 height. From the peculiarity of the interior archi- 
 tecture, the light has a pleasing effect as it is poured in 
 a golden flootl through the windows of stained and 
 colore<l glass. Here I heard a talented and dis- 
 tinguished clergyman of the Episcopal Church preach 
 from tiie words, "Christ is all, and in all." The 
 speaker was of commanding appearance, and somewhat 
 
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 clnqiiont in tlie delivery «)f hiH discourHO, whicli wns 
 spokfii fn»m manuHcript. He treuttid tli« sulycct in iin 
 al)le ami pliilowipliit'al manner; yet it lackwl that 
 jKitlios which moves the luMirt and produces dnrahle 
 impri'ssioiis. His nermon was evidently a luUired pro- 
 duction, and a« to style and diction it was fuultless. 
 y«'t 1 lii<e the plain, aimple, unadorned style of Mr. 
 Biirnes, and think it preferable in a practical point of 
 view. Tiie jrorgwrnsuess of a flowing style may please 
 the ear, and attract admiring audiences, but seldom, 
 very seldom, produces the much-desired results. 
 
 lu the evening, having been invited, spoke in Mr. 
 Barnes' Cliurch, to a resiwctable, listening audience, 
 and enjoyed good freedom. From observation and 
 from the number of churches in the city, it is apparent 
 that the Fhila«lelphians are a church-going jHJople, and 
 to some extent retain the principles of the noted 
 Quaker. The Quaker meeting-houses are numerous, 
 and so are those of all denominations. Though Penn 
 himself was a distinguished leader in the Society of 
 Friends, yet he desired all to worship God according 
 to the dictaU^ of their own consciences. The firet 
 meetings of this Society were held at the house of Mr. 
 Faiiinan, near the "Elm Tree," where Penn ma<le 
 his treaty with the Indians. " We meet," said he to 
 the Indians, on that occasion, " on the broad pathway 
 of good faith and good-will." And this " got)d faith 
 and good-will," it is believed, continue*! to exist be- 
 tween them until the close of Penn's life, clearly 
 proving that correct principles are appreciated, even by 
 the untutored savages of the forest. 
 
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 jt'ct in an 
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 1 point of 
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 audience, 
 ration and 
 is apparent 
 jeople, and 
 
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 numerous, 
 ougli Penn 
 Society of 
 I according 
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 )U8e of Mr. 
 Penn made 
 
 said he to 
 id pathway 
 ' good faith 
 to exist be- 
 life, clearly 
 ^d, even by 
 
 SErj^H HIRBAKD BARRKTT. 
 
 CHAPTER XXXVI. 
 
 .'i-iA,*;*'-. I-'-;. 
 
 TOUR THROUGH NEW JERSEY. 
 
 May 23, 1859. I^ft Philadelphia and went to 
 TiUHiny, nine miles up tlic Delawnro River. Here I 
 took the Now York and Philadelphia Railroad, and, 
 traveling twenty miles, came to Trenton, New Jersey, 
 the capital of the State, and distributed books. It Is 
 situiitiHl (m the east iwink of the Delaware, at the head 
 of tide water. At the foot of the rapids or falls, the 
 river is spanned by a bridge eleven hundred feet long. 
 It has five arches, supported by stone piers. The 
 State-lioiise, on State Street, is an elegant building, 
 constructed of stone. It is one humlred feet by sixty, 
 Lot-ated 1^0 are the State Lunatic Asylum and tho 
 State Penitentiary, A battle was here fojight, Decem-? 
 ber 26, 1776, between the Americans and an advance 
 party of the JBritish army, consisting of Hessians, in 
 which the Americans won the victory, taking one 
 thousand prisoners. In some previous engagements, 
 the American army had been deftMtcd and scattered ; 
 but this success inspired the officers and soldiers with 
 renewed hope and courage. 
 
 Went nine miles to Princeton, and, distributing 
 books, witnessed happy results. This is the seat of 
 Nassau Hall, or the College of New Jersey ; also, of a 
 theological seminary under the control and patronage 
 of the Presbyterians. They are old, but flourishing 
 institutions. Princeton, like Trenton, is famous iq 
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 British infantry under Colonel Mawitood, and four 
 thoii.sand Americans under General Wadhingtou. 
 Here, too, the British were defeated. 
 
 Passed Kingston, a small village, situated on *he 
 Riiritan River. Rutger's College, corporated in the 
 year 1770, is here located. Also, a Dutch Reformed 
 theological seminary, fouuded in 1810. With con- 
 siderable exertion succeeded :n circulating hooks in the 
 town, which contains quite a population. These 
 hutuble efforts, I trust, will not be in vain. " In the 
 inorniiig sow thy seetl, and in the evening withhold 
 not thine hand ; for thou, knowest not whether shall 
 ])n\sper, either this or that, or whether they shall be 
 alike g(Hxl." ■-' 't! ' "■ - - ''''- 
 
 Proceetled next to Rahway, twelve n^es, which 
 is a thriving towu. Having no time to distribute 
 Ixxtka, or to attend meetings, went four miles to 
 Elizabetlitown, on a creek of the same name, in the 
 midst of a rich agricultuial region. It is an old- 
 settled town, and a plat* of omsiuenible business, 
 cuiituiiiing several substantial buildings. As usual 
 gave l>ooks and tracts, which were eagerly sought and 
 read. ?■ '?'«.■■ , - ^ 
 
 Thence six miles to Newark, on the Passaic River, 
 and distributed books. It is the most iM>pulous city in 
 the State, and is said to Ih; one of the most beautiful 
 in the Unite<I States. It contains a great number and 
 ■"ariety of manufacturing establishments, which give 
 employment to thousands. It is regularly laid out, 
 having two public squares, shaded with §ne trees. 
 Jts churches, forty in number, are distinguished for 
 their arehitectural design. There are a number of 
 
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 f Bought and 
 
 assaic River, 
 
 Hilous city in 
 
 lost beautiful 
 
 number and 
 
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 nguished for 
 
 number of 
 
 weekly and daily pn|)ers published, and its literary 
 and educational institutions are numeroua 
 n Came next to Jersey City, nine mi la*, located on the 
 west bank of the Hudson River, opposite the city of 
 New York. It is well built, with wide streets, 
 lighted with gas. It contains a large and growing 
 {wpulation, and is principally distinguished for ship- 
 building. The British and American Royal Mail 
 Steamship Company have their dock here, whence the 
 Canard line of ocean steamships sail to Liverpool. 
 The Hudson, which is one mile wide, is crossed by 
 steam ferry-boats, that ply between the two cities at all 
 hours of the day and night. This place is the starts 
 ing-point of southern travel from the city of New 
 York. Such is the geographical position of the State, 
 that it brings through it all the great lines of railroad 
 and telegraphic communication between the North- ^ 
 eastern and Southern States. 
 
 'V.Camden, on the left bank of the Delaware, has 
 many handsome public buildings and private resi- 
 dences, and owes its 'ii-esent proBjierity to its proximity 
 to Philadelphia. B< lington, in Burlington County, 
 is the seat of Burlington College, founded in 1846. 
 Also, in the same county is Bordentown, built u[)on 
 elevated grounds, containing tl>e mansion once occu- 
 pied by Joseph Bonaparte, ex-king of S|u;in. South 
 Amlwy is a floiirishing town of Middlesex County 
 at the mouth of Raritan River. West of EliKaheth- 
 town is Springfield, distinguished for the manufacture 
 of paper. Cape May, now known as the city of Cape 
 Island, has acquired much celebrity as a bathing place. 
 Paterson,' on the Passaic River, fifteen miles north- 
 
 

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 west, of New York, Is uii important manufacturing 
 town. At this place is the Passaic Falls, the 
 <5reatest natural curiosity in the State, which alone is a 
 scene of beauty, grardeur, and sublimity. At this 
 pt)int the river is one hundred and twenty feet wide, 
 and the Falls seventy feet in depth, the water de- 
 scending in an unbroken sheet. ;, 
 
 New Jersey contains 8,320 square miles, and a l>op-' 
 ulation of half a million. It possesses a great variety 
 of surface, the northern, riiddle, and southern parts 
 being quite dissimilar in apjrt«rance. It is diversified 
 with mountains, hills, and plains. Its soil is aa 
 varieil as its surface, being adapted to the production 
 of the most common and useful vegetables, with which 
 the markets, far and wide, are supplied. Iron, glass, 
 leather, pajMir, cotton and woolen goods, are manu- 
 factured to a considerable extent. The State, although 
 relatively small, has numerous rivers, canals, and 
 railroads, giving it prominence among the other 
 States. 
 
 The moral and religious aspect of things is equa^- 
 if not superior, to some larger States, professing 
 stronger attachments to religious institutions. In the 
 late religious awakening, which pervaded the entire 
 country, New Jersey participated largely. Its cities, 
 towns, village, and hamlets, were more or less 
 favored with revivals. Six thousand hopeful conver- 
 sions were reported in the public papers. Though 
 this number is small, compared with the population, 
 yet it must be regarded as a valuable accession to the 
 church, swaying an influence to be felt for time im- 
 memorial. /: f'-i-ji'H'!Jk ■'; 'i'%>i> t«T (»■»?«!'■'»■-' *•" ;.■*"'*;■ -j*v? ,• v*;-'*s%--*i« Ai- 
 
8EI.AH HIRIiARD BARRETT. 
 
 tm 
 
 
 mfacturing 
 Falls, the 
 bi alone is a 
 '. At this 
 feet wide, 
 I water de- 
 
 and a pop- 
 reat variety 
 ithern parts 
 8 diversified 
 
 soil is as 
 ( production 
 , with which 
 
 Iron, glass, 
 , ore manu- . 
 jte, although 
 canals, and 
 the other 
 
 ps is equal, 
 professing 
 Dus. In the 
 the entire 
 Its cities, 
 lore or less 
 ►eful conver- 
 rs. Though 
 population, 
 ession to the 
 for time iin- 
 
 • While travelinji; through New Jersey, and visiting 
 some early prominent Indian mission stations, was 
 forcibly reminded of the indefatigable labors of that 
 earnest and devotetl man of God, David Brainerd, of 
 world-wide celebrity. As a missionnry he was 
 eminently successful, though lie endu w' ... this then 
 wilderness country almost incredible hard8hij,8 and 
 sufferings, which doubtless shortene<l his tlays. A 
 little more than a century hus elapsed since these self- 
 denying mitsionary efforts, and where — oh, where are 
 the iieople and the tribes among whom he toilet! and 
 wept? Extinct I For lo! the poor Indian has no 
 home in New Jersey, in Pennsylvania, for whom 
 Brainerd, in the morning of his days, sacrificed liia 
 valuable life u\wa the holy altar of missions. No! 
 no! none but that of graves, and these obliterated by 
 the wasting hand of time. Melancholy nflwtion, 
 truly. But the influence of Brainerd's example still 
 lives to bless the world, and k> inspire in the minds of 
 others & similar spirit to live, labor, and die for the 
 benighted heathen on other shores. Brief as were his 
 life and labors, he was the efficient means, in tluj 
 hands of God, of proclaiming to this departing race 
 the glorious truths of the gospel, by .which many were 
 made its happy participants^. ,.^„,,,.^,,i,„, ,,^^,,. ,,^ 
 
 ^s,«»MfSl^|CH AFTER X X X V 1 1 , ^^^'*^^'^ 
 
 ' VISIT TO NEW YOR]?, 
 
 May 24, 1859. Crossing last evening (he Hud^^on 
 at Jersey City, entered the commereial metro]wlis of 
 
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 190 
 
 AUTonioouAPiiY or 
 
 the Wt'Stern World, — the city of New York. It is 
 sitimtt'd on Manhattan Island, at the confluence of the 
 Hudson and East rivers, occupying the Avhole Island, 
 which is thirteen and a half niiiea long, with an 
 average breadth of nearly two miles. It was settled 
 by the Dutch in 1612, having been discovered three 
 years before by Hendrick Hudson. It is within 
 itself a world, — ^a wilderness of human life, — nunil>er- 
 ing nearly one million of inhabitants. Broadway, 
 wliich is the principal street, preeents a scene of life 
 and activity nowhere to be found in any city of the 
 Union. This empire city of the New World is com- 
 poHe<l of a heterogeneona population, including jieoplo 
 of every nation, kindred, and tongue, from the njost 
 civilized down to the most degraded. From the 
 stupendous steeple of Trinity Church, situated in 
 Broadway, at the head of Wall Street, is had a charm- 
 ing and magnificent view of the city and surrounding 
 country. Here is spread before one's vision a vast 
 citv, with lis Appendages, attesting the immense 
 wealth, the great industry, and the good taste of the 
 Gotham it«8. 
 
 In the afternoon visited Fowler and Wells's Phren- 
 ological Cabinet, on Broadway. It contains thousands 
 of busts, and casta from the heads, of the mo8^ distin- 
 guished men that ever lived. Also, skulls, human 
 and animal, from all quarters of the globe, .ogether 
 with paintings and drawings of celebrated individuals, 
 living and dead. Connected wfth the Cabinet is a 
 book establishment, whence emanate the prolific 
 writings and publications of Fowler and Wells, 
 practical phrenologists. -f^J* iv ; yjM*' /r^b' V v;i-*Wl w 
 
rk. It is 
 nee of the 
 ale Island, 
 ;, with an 
 j?as settled 
 rered three 
 
 18 within 
 — nunil>er- 
 Broadway, 
 cene of life 
 city of the 
 »rld is corn- 
 ding i>eople 
 m the most 
 
 From the 
 sitnated in- 
 ad a charm- 
 surrounding 
 ision a vast 
 le immense 
 
 taste of the 
 
 Is's Phren- 
 T19 thousands 
 tnos^. distin- 
 uUs, human 
 )be, together 
 individuals, 
 Dttbinet is a 
 the prolific 
 and Wells, 
 
 SEI^lH HIBBARD BAKRETT. 
 
 In the evemfng'fij.ofeOjOri'NIhtli Avenrie, to ap ntie;;t- 
 ive audience. The pastor of the church. Rev, Daniel 
 M. Graham, was absent on a tour" to New England, 
 soliciting donations to finish their new. hon.se of' 
 worship. The members, however, gave me a welcome 
 reception, and earnestly requested my attendance over 
 the Sabbath. Among its most reputable and voriiiy 
 members is Deacon Elliot, though somewhat advunct .' 
 In years. He informed me that when he removed l 
 the city a few years ago, there was in it no church 
 of his own denomination. He commenced holding 
 prayer- meetings when their number did not exceed 
 three persons; but, persevering amid these dis- 
 couragements, prospects began to brighten, until at 
 length a small church was organized. It now num- 
 Iwrs more than one hundred members, with flattering 
 prospects for the future. This incident shows, by the 
 blessing of God, the happy results of perseverance. 
 How few, when removing into a large city, think of 
 putting forth laudable exertions, or making sacrifices, 
 for the upbuilding of the Redeemer's cause! Instend 
 of this, quite too many lay aside their religion, if re- 
 ligion they ever possessed, and become wholly ab- 
 sorbed in money-making schemes, until the great 
 interest* of time and eternity are overlooked. 
 
 Found the state of religion among the churches in 
 rather a prosperous condition. During the year past, 
 great attention has been paid to religious subjects by 
 all classes of the community, especially merchants and 
 business men. Among most of the religious societies, 
 daily prayer- meetings were helti, attended with nii- 
 puralleled success. Sabbath-breakers, blasphemeffj/ 
 
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-«iippp 
 
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 192 ArTOmOOKAPHY OF ; ; 
 
 worldllnsrH, «coftor.., and infulcls, were atti-ackd to 
 them, ami finallv became reformed men. Such a 
 suddon and moral change has «eldora been witnessed 
 in any city for the last half century. Not less than 
 five thousand, in a few months, made a public prOf^ 
 frssion of religion. This glorious work of grace has 
 i.rogresswl in a different manner from most revivals. 
 But little preaching from the pulpit seemed necessary 
 to carry it forward. The masses in attendance, 
 whetl'.er oiofessors or non-professors, publicly gave ex- 
 pression to tiieir feelings, frequently in broken accents 
 of praver, in a word of confession, or in half-sii|)- 
 pressed sighs, indicative of emotions too big to find 
 utterance in words. For months these social meetings 
 were daHy held,- morning, noon, or evening,-gener- 
 ttlly lasting about one hour. Tliey were crowded by 
 ,nen of the most active business habits, leaving all to 
 fi.llow Christ. Although the work has, as far as 
 human observation extends, been effectual, yet it has 
 not been characterized, as in former times, with so 
 much emotional excitement, too often resulting in ex- 
 cesses derogatory to the name and cause of Chris- 
 tianity. True, in this all-absorbing matter, feeling, as 
 well as judgment, is requisite; yet there is a wide 
 difference l)etween feeling and fanaticism. 
 
 May 25. Improved the fqrenoon, by means of 
 street can:, in visiting the most interesting parts of 
 the city, and in forming acquaintance with con- 
 spicuous members of the church, whom I addressed 
 last evening. Met a minister, acting in the capacity 
 of a city missionary, whose countenance lightetl up 
 with joy as he spoke of the success crowning his 
 
HEI*A.II IIinBAKD HAnm-TTT. 
 
 193 
 
 ti-ackd to 
 Such a 
 witnessed 
 t less than 
 )ublic pro- 
 r grace has 
 st revivals. 
 A necessary 
 attendance, 
 Ay gave ex- 
 )ken accents 
 in half-8Ui>- 
 big to find 
 ;ittl meetings 
 
 ling,— gen^'if- 
 crowded l)y 
 saving all to 
 s, as far as 
 il, yet it has 
 |njes, with so 
 iulting in ex- 
 ise of Chris- 
 |cr, feeling, as 
 :re ia.a wide 
 
 >y means of 
 ;ing parts of 
 with con- 
 I addressed 
 the capacity 
 ;e lighteil np 
 crowning his 
 
 lalv)rs in a local part of the city, given up as hopeless. 
 He Heenutl to |K>H8e8H a real and energy not at all 
 daunted by oj>|»«wition. Such men are here neede<l — 
 men of nerve and sinew — who fear not the artful 
 machinations of wicked men. Those of this class, 
 qualifie<l for the work, and imbued with- a love for 
 souls, are the great workers and reformers of the age, 
 transmitting to future generations the weight and in- 
 fluence of their example. if-^. .(."^ cA^.-i^i .- , S 
 
 Among the numerous elegant public buildings of 
 New York, nona attracts more attention than the City 
 Hall. It is finely situated in the midst of a park of 
 ten acres. It is mostly built of white marble, and, in 
 architectural beauty, it is excelled by no building in 
 the country, except the Capitol at Washington. In 
 the tower is a massive bell ; but its deep tones are 
 never heard, except in case of fire or at the funeral of 
 a government officer. The building contains a large 
 number of rooms, occupied by the mayqr and other 
 city officers. The city library is also here kept. In 
 the second story is a room, designed as the governor's 
 room, princijially used for the reception of dis- 
 tinguished visitors. Its decorations are admirable, 
 containing fine jwrtraits of the presidents of the 
 United States, governors of the State, mayors of tlie 
 city, naval and military heroes, and time-hononnj 
 statesmen. Here is the writing-ilesk upon wliich 
 was penned the first message to Congress by the im- 
 mortal Washington, and the chair in which he was in- 
 augurated first Pi-esident of the United States. 
 
 In the afternoon crossed the East River to Brook- 
 lyn, "The city of Churches," cituated at the west end 
 13 
 
 nrimsss^s^Wit 
 
194 
 
 AUTOBIOOnAPHV OP 
 
 of Ix^ng lHl«n»l, opposite to NeN7 York. Thence pro- 
 ceeiled three aiul a half mUe« to Green\vo<Hl Cemetery, 
 on GowamiH HcightH, from which arc seen the bay and 
 harbor of New York, Btaten I«Ian«l, the Atlantic 
 Ocean, antl many otlu'r prominent |M>int». The in- 
 cloHnre contains three hundred and «ixty acreH, l)eauti- 
 fnlly ornamented with trees, shrublHry, and flowers. 
 The surface \b such as to render it a desirable si^t for 
 the purpose for which it is used. These grounds, like 
 the metropolis of the living, arc laid out in avenues, 
 each of which is marketl. Much artistic skill is here 
 displaywl, and every where are seen rich mementoes of 
 the dead. Graves, tombs, and monuments, of every 
 size and form, are found Iwside each avenue; some 
 upon the hill-topa; some in the valleys; and some 
 bordering u{Km the margin of little lakes,— all of which 
 ure covereil or surrounded hy native and exotic plants 
 and flowers. No time, labor, or expense is ^nred to 
 render plea.«ant and attractive this sacred and endear- 
 ing spot, the silence of which is now and then broKcn 
 by the feathered songsters of the wood in mellifluent 
 strains, as if sent to sing the requiems of the de- 
 
 ''^The most notea moftliment is that of Miss Charlotte 
 Cauda, on Green Bough Avenue, which cost thirty 
 thousand dollars. She was an only child, and was 
 killed on her seventeenth biith-day by a precipitous 
 fall from a carriage. Upon a white marble structure, 
 stands her statue, imported from Italy, the head of 
 ■which is wreathed in flowers as on the melancholy 
 oveuiug of her sudden exit, February 3, 1845. While 
 i taking a general survey of this sepulchral 
 
 SikMMMkMMiiMBiMlfMlWMai 
 
BKT,A1I HIBBAni) BAIIRETT. 
 
 196 
 
 nee pro- 
 ometery, 
 
 buy an«^ 
 Atlantic 
 
 The in- 
 fl, \>eauti- 
 il flowera. 
 e BiH)t for 
 
 II avenues, 
 iiU i« here 
 mentoes of 
 H, of every 
 .nue; some 
 ; nn«l some 
 all of which 
 ixotic plants 
 ia si>are<l to 
 nd endear- 
 then broken 
 mellifln*'"*' 
 of the de- 
 
 is8 Charlotte 
 cost thirty 
 d, arid was 
 I precipitous 
 )le structure, 
 the head of 
 . melancholy 
 845. "While 
 i sepulchral 
 
 tnanffion of tlie dead, I could not help notlnp the );re«t 
 c(Mitrast between (his and the hustling city of the 
 living. There strife and tumult exist; liere ]mwt) and 
 quietness prevail. There hope and disap|M>intn)ent 
 Bueoeed each other ; here the mourner sighs and weeps 
 no more. Thus may be derive<l many profitable re- 
 flections, while wandering among the tonilw of those 
 who once figured conspicuously upon life'8 busy stage. 
 
 h. >> rt^C HAPTER XXXVIII. 
 
 , •'>' SI I !• ^" "" ? '. i »' . ' 
 
 ,11.'" t\ Ui )'■•>■ 
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 vrt| 
 
 «.-■', 
 
 JOURNEY THROUGH CONNKCTICUT. 
 
 May 26, 1869. Left New York, crossed Harlem 
 River, and soon entered the State of Connecticut, For 
 the first twenty-five or thirty miles, the surface of tlie 
 countiy is uneven, rocky, and barren. But the towns 
 and villages had the appej;rance of neatness and com- 
 fort, showing the rewards of industry and economy, of 
 which the people of Connecticut are distinguished. 
 At Stamford, Fairfield County, thirty-six nules from 
 New York, distributed books. Its Indian name was 
 Rippowanis, and was purchased of the natives for a 
 few coats, hoes, knives, kettles, etc. The tract thus 
 purchased embraced several .square miles, the surface 
 being undulating, presenting a great variety of beauti- 
 ful prospects. Eight miles fi'rther, came to Norwalk, 
 in the same county, where I also gave books. On the 
 17th of July, 1779, this town was burned by the 
 British under Tryon, by which a large number of 
 dwelling houses, churches, barns, shops, mills, and 
 
/ 
 
 198 
 
 AUTOnnKIUAI'IlY o» 
 
 VPflwIn were (IpHtroycd. Next went four; on mUoK to 
 BrulK»|M)rt, au»l, a« nmiiil, <li»trn>iitctl li-. ka* This 
 city i« built in n style of fj^n-nt ii«itiu'»w and tvnm ele- 
 gance, on the wc«t niile of an arn« of I/»iig iHland 
 
 Bound. 
 
 Tlience to New Haven, ••ip;litpen njile*, the semi- 
 capital of Connecticut. This "City of Groves" is 
 fnitnaled on a small bay, four miles from Ijong Island 
 Sound, and was settled, April, l«a8, by acompany 
 from London. It concentrates more charms than any 
 city of its size and ape in the country. The State- 
 house, near the center of a park, is a structure of ad- 
 mirable proportions. Yale College, which has pro- 
 duml so many useful, learncHl, and distinguiMhed men, 
 presents a venerabl^^ npiK'arancc. The buildings are 
 mostly brick, built in rather plain style. The grounds 
 connected with the institution are finely situate<l in a 
 retireil part of the city, and most iK'autifully shaded 
 by towering elms. The present numljer of students is 
 about six hundred. One of the faculty, Denison Oliu- 
 8t«.Hl, LLD., ditnl a few days before my arrival, 
 leaving a gloom over the institution still felt by its 
 friends and patrons. Professor Olmsted was an old 
 teacher, distinguished for his scientific attainments. 
 This city was also the residence of the late Dr. Web- 
 ster, from whosfe spell ing.-lM)ok I learned the English 
 nlphaWt, and felt, on this account, some veneration for 
 the great lexicographer. ^m-.m^'m^m'*^-^^ 
 
 May 27. Came forty-eight miles through North 
 Haven, Wallingford, Meriden, Berlin, and Weathers- 
 field, to Hartford, the other capital of the State, situ- 
 ated on the west bank of the Connecticut, at the head 
 
 «i39S^fJS?i^' 
 
i8* ThiB 
 H<.)inc t'le- 
 ig IhUiuI 
 
 the Hcm*- 
 l,.„vfs" »8 
 
 a .company 
 n than liny 
 Tlie Statc- 
 ■turc of tt«l- 
 ;h huH pro- 
 nishoil men, 
 uildingH are 
 riie j^ronnils 
 sitnatctl in ft 
 Ifiilly nhadcd 
 stutlcntB 19 
 eniHun Ohn- 
 luy arrival, 
 iV'lt by its 
 was an ohl 
 attainments, 
 ite Dr. Web- 
 the English 
 eueration for 
 
 rough North 
 d Weathers- 
 e State, sitii- 
 at the head 
 
 8RI.AII IIIIilURI) HAIUlFm-. 
 
 of sloop navigntiuu. Though itu locution is not eo 
 plQiHunt &8 Now Fas oil, yet this dofrot is more than 
 countcrbuiunctxl by suitcrior public buiMiiigH iind 
 private re«idenu(>s. It is noted an being the p]af!c 
 wliere the iirst deaf and dumb asylum in the United 
 States wus cstabliAlii^. It in the scat of Trinity, 
 formerly Washington, College. Tlie logislaturc as- 
 sembles alternately at IlurtforJ and New Iluvcn, and 
 is now in session at this place. Here sio<m1 tite " Old 
 Charter Oak," so renowned in history, which 
 measured twenty-one feet in circumference, an<l near 
 seven in diameter. The cavity, in which was de- 
 positetl the Colonial charter, which James II en- 
 deavored to wrest from the people, was near the roots, 
 and large enough to admit d child. Perhaps no city 
 of the eame magnitude can prmluce a greater list of 
 distinguished men than Hartford, among whom are 
 divines, historians, poets, scholars, teachers, and states- 
 men. 
 
 Proceeding six miles north of Hartford, up the 
 Connecticut River, came to Windsor, the first settled 
 town in the State. In 1631, two years before jts set- 
 tlenent, an Indian sachem, named Wahquimacut, resid- 
 ing Oil die Connecticut River, made a journey to 
 Plymouth and Boston for the purpose of soliciting 
 each of the governors of the colonies to make settle- 
 mcnts upon the river, describing the great fertility of 
 the soil, and offering, as inducements, corn and beaver- 
 skins. One of the governors paid no attention to his 
 proposals; but the other one, Mr. Wiuslow, of Plym- 
 outh, felt interested in the matter, and, to satisfy 
 himself, made a visit to the country. Being much 
 
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198 
 
 AUTOBIOORAPHY OP 
 
 pleased at its appcarnnce, ho caused to be built a 
 trading house, xvhich is said to have been t)»e first 
 house eixjcted in Connecticut, At tliat timft, within 
 the limits of a few milen, tliere^were ten distinct In- 
 dian tril^es or xovereignties, und even at a much later 
 periotl there were nineteen Indians to one EngUsh- 
 man. But anotlier race haa arisen, and the chiefs of 
 other days are departed. 
 
 Having alluded to the first house erected in the 
 State, the foiicving is said to be the most ancient epi- 
 taph, as its da> ;, style, and orthography would seem to 
 indicate: . ; ■ • ^ ■ 
 
 .,,.,,. , i, ..,.,. Vth Ephmm Hvit, ,^:^i^(x*',^^f^hok 
 BomctimcH ' ■ ■ f i ' 
 
 . • Teacher to ye clivrch of - . 
 
 ;=^ ljr-«M'i;M!; Windwr, who jiuii ■mn'^ ^ti^lji^ 
 
 •I'ii; ( » • '. 1t^^|>i^ died Soptember -Uh, ^;ii ,{f.<i!;<:,t^j:^.rtf^.rlh 
 
 Vof-.i..,i, 
 
 mn 
 
 .y^-t^^.i-i-.imi ik.nl ,w»«i>n' 
 
 
 ■.'r«'.l 
 
 Who when hee lived wee drew ovr viUiil breatii, 
 Who when hee died Iiis dying was ovr death, ; 
 Who wuB ye stay of State, ye chvichd Btafl", -ji v''>';;<JJP.': •' 
 Alas, the times forbid an epitaph. .^U:iH-/>4} 'ti Xi»K\i 
 
 Retumirig to Hartford, crossed tlie Connecticut on a 
 magnificf'it covered bridge, and came to East Hart- 
 ford and Manchester, in Hartford O-^inty. Nex*; 
 passed through Vernon, Bolton, Coventry, Hebron, 
 and Andover, in the county of Tolland. In this 
 county Jny father was born. From Tolland County 
 went to VV^indliani County, and visited Willimautie, 
 South Windham, Piuinfield, Moosup, and Sterling. 
 Willimautie is situated on a river of the same name, 
 
 iili. 
 
 ■ • '•'»'*-''M'«.viiMiw,v^w.w-.ccaRj;j5:5,55|s-- 
 
I to be built a 
 e been the first 
 at timft, within 
 ten distinct In- 
 at a much later 
 to one EngUsh- 
 intl the chiefs of 
 
 le erected in the 
 most ancient epi- 
 hy would seem to 
 
 .mm 
 
 viUiil breatn, , 
 
 ovr tieatni , >^ 
 
 Connedicut on a 
 ine to East Hart- 
 O-'inty. Nexh 
 oventry, Hebroi., 
 ollaiid. In this 
 TolUind County 
 isited Willimautic, 
 sup, and Sterling, 
 of the same name, 
 
 8RLAH HIBBARD BARREVT. 
 
 and afibrds great hydraulic ]K)wer for machinery, the 
 water having a fall of about one hun :lre«] feet. Hence, 
 manufacturing ia carried on quite extensively and to 
 good advantage. Plainfield is also a mauufaoturiog 
 town. '^:^*ii'"6»■J*s*'&W^;^^.3^«Sl^^?ffp^ , 
 
 Entered Griswold, New London County, Also, 
 Jewett City, in the aaaae oouhty, situated on the 
 Quinebaug River, which, too, is a manufacturing place. 
 Indeed, tlie State is noted for the extent and variety 
 of its manufactures, for its eduoationil iwstitutious, and 
 for the enterprise of its inhabitants. So State of its 
 siue in the Union ha« so lar^e a school fund as Con- 
 necticut. Though mostly settled by Puritans, who 
 imbibed some peculiarities giving rise to the " Blue 
 Laws," yet the present state of things, niodifieil by 
 time and experience, are sue!: as to give no grounds 
 for complaint, either socially or religiously. 
 ftwt<w :jfl»-3 mi^r- :-5?; ■wxim9m'::mm^i''m-Yi^ii*i^'rn^'.'4.. - . 
 
 ^■i^ -Mt^ CHAPTER XXXIX. ^um ■r.y-,,- 
 
 
 VISIT TO RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 "From Connecticut proceeded to Rhode Island, the 
 smallest republican state in the world. Its physical 
 appearance is i)eculiar to itself, Narragansett Bay 
 dividing it into two unequal parts. This bay is in- 
 torsjMjrse*! with numerous islands ; among the most 
 prominent is Rhodt. Island, from wiiich ihe State de- 
 rives its name, containing about fifty square miles. 
 Distinguished for the salubrity of its climate, it ia 
 much visit«d by invalids from remote sectious of the 
 
 i,w*aiWrtajM«T.CMa!!B)!S!iSliVi3F 1 
 
200 
 
 t AUTOBIOORAl'UY OF 
 
 oountry. The soathero part of the State is mostly 
 level, but the north-western part is hilly and rocky. 
 The highest elevation is Mount Hope, once the resi- 
 dence of King Phillip, a celebrated Indian chief and 
 warrior, who, for many years, was a terror to the set- 
 tlers. 
 
 Passing through Coventry, Quidnick, Natick, and 
 Cranston, came to Providence, the oldest and largest 
 city in the State, and one of its capitals. It was set- 
 tled in 1636, by Roger Williams, an ardent, zeaious, 
 young minister, banished from Massachusetts for his 
 principles of religious toleration. Leaving his family 
 in Salem, he sought an asylum in :he wilderness, 
 amoug the heathen or Indians, in the midst of winter, 
 and would have perished had it not been for their 
 kindness and hoapitality. Obtaining a grant of land 
 from the chief sachem of the Narragansetts, he call<>d 
 it Providence, in commemoration of " God's merciful 
 providence to hira in his distress." He soon gathered 
 around him a company of men of every creed, who 
 w^re allowe<l full liberty, of conscience, both in re- 
 ligion and politics. Strange as it may seem, perse- 
 cution liad already commenced in this new country by 
 tiu same people who had fled from their mother 
 country from the same cause. Thus it would seem 
 unsafe to give to any class of people unlimit<Hl power, 
 however good t!,4eir intentions, as that power is seldom 
 used without abuse. 
 
 May 28. Distributed books, and visited various 
 parts of the city which is divided by Providence 
 River. Here is located Brown University, formerly 
 under t\\e presidency of the distinguished Dr. Way- 
 
SKI.AII HIRBARD BAHRETT. 
 
 is mostly 
 nd rocky, 
 the resi- 
 chief and 
 to the aetr 
 
 atick, and 
 ind largest 
 It wfts set- 
 lit, J»aM>U8, 
 
 Btts for his 
 his family 
 wilderness, 
 k of winter, 
 n for their 
 ant of land 
 l», he calU-d 
 d's merciful 
 an gathered . 
 creed, who 
 »oth in re- 
 em, perse- 
 country by 
 leir mother 
 •odd seem 
 iit«Hl power, 
 er is seldom 
 
 Ited various 
 
 Providence 
 
 ly, formerly 
 
 Dr. Way- 
 
 land, whose works on " Political Economy " and 
 " Moral Sc'ence," were usetl as text-books in my regu- 
 lar course of study. Called on Rev. George T. Day, 
 pastor of the Poger Williams Church, whom I had 
 seen in Ohio. Having traveled from city to city and 
 from State to State, among entire strangers, be$^n to 
 i*«l that I was in a strange land. But now, wnile so 
 far from home, it was indeed agreeable to meet an old 
 acquaintance and friend, particularly one so suwess- 
 fully engaged in the work of the ministry. His 
 church numbers about three hundred members, and 
 they are enjoying a pleasant state of religious interest, 
 having gradual accessions to their numbers. They 
 have a well-finished house, valued at twenty-five 
 thousand dollars, located in an elevated portion of the 
 city. 
 
 >4 Went to Oineyville, a short distance from Provi- 
 dence, and had a pleasant interview witi» Rev. Benja- 
 min F. Hayes, late professor in New Hampton Insti- 
 tution, in New Hamphire. He is preaching for the 
 church in this place. This church was organized in 
 1828, and the Rev. Martin Cheney installed pastor, 
 which relation he honorably sustained tor nearly a 
 quarter of a century. In this place Mr. Cheney ma«le 
 a public profession of religion, con:nienced his minis- 
 terial course, and was instrumental in the formation 
 of a church. It has from time to time been greatly 
 favored with revivals, and now numbers alwut three 
 hundred and fifty members. During the past year a 
 revival was enjoyed, and thirty or more added to the 
 church. They still deplore the loss of their former 
 worthy pastor, who was like a father to them, and 
 
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 hi*'-' 
 
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202 
 
 ■JLUTOBIOOUAPHY OF 
 
 who stood before tliem tfie bold and faithful champiou 
 
 of trutli. 
 
 In company with Professor Hayes, went to Crans- 
 ton, to visit Mulberry Grove Cemetery, on tlie prem- 
 ises «»f Deacon Daniel P. Dyer, an efficient member 
 and officer of the Olneyville church. After jwasing 
 an extensive nuvwry, cultivated with great care and 
 taste, came to the cemetery, surroundeil by a double 
 rt>w of fir-, cedar-, and sprnoe-trees. It is divided into 
 two parts,— one as a family burying-ground, and the 
 other gratuitously given by the generous-hearted pro- 
 prietor for the use of clergymen. In the latter-named 
 one rtpose the remains of the lamented Cheney, over 
 vrhich stands a marble monument, erected by the peo- 
 ple of his charge. Its height, including the base, is 
 about six feet, and on the top rests a BUile of suitable 
 dimetisi(ms. Uik»u the sides of the shaft there are ai>- 
 propriate inscriptions, containing among other things, 
 his dying words: " I have a hope that mdureth unto 
 the end." He is there representetl as a " warm per- 
 sonal friend, a kind husband, an affectionate father, a 
 strong advocate for liberty and humanity, and a faith- 
 fid servant of Gwl." What better name could a 
 Christian minister leave Vhind for the consolation of 
 
 tviends! » ^^mm^ 'm^m-^' ■'^'' . - >■;; 
 
 Pawtucket, four mfles nbrt)i-wigt of Providence, fe 
 situated on both sides of the Blackstoue River, and, 
 consequently, is in two States,— -Rhode Island and 
 Massachusetts. It is a great manufacturing town, and 
 is i\oted as being the place where the fir^t cotton- 
 niill was establish(>d in America, by Samuel Slater, 
 the father of Araerioin oottun manufacturers. The 
 
champiou 
 
 to Crans- 
 tlie prem- 
 nt member 
 ter jwasing 
 itt care and 
 y a double 
 livide«l into 
 nd, aiul tbe • 
 icarted pro- 
 atter-named 
 !hency, over 
 by the peo- 
 t\ic base, ifl 
 i of suitable 
 there art^ a\y 
 )ther things, 
 ndureth unto 
 * warm per- 
 ate father, a 
 and a faith- 
 ime could a 
 
 insolation of 
 
 'it 
 
 i-ovidence, is 
 River, and, 
 Island and 
 r town, an<l 
 irst cotton- 
 nnel Slator, 
 
 ;turers. Tiie 
 
 SELAH HIBBaRT> BARRETT. 
 
 203 
 
 church in this place is iu a flourishing condition, hav- 
 ing been blest v/ith a good revival, by which an ac- 
 cession of eighty members had been made. They 
 have an interesting Sabbatii-school of two hundred 
 and fifty scholars, which promise in:«ch for the church. 
 For the past year, revivals have beea numerous in the 
 State, and, according to the best estimates, there have 
 not been less than two thousand conversions, 
 te The towns of Burrillviiie, Gloucester, and Smith- 
 field, in the north part of the State, were the priiuipal 
 scenes of Colby's labors in Rhode Island, alK>ut forty 
 ytrars ago, where astonishing success crowninl his 
 ministry. The fruit of these laborn is still visible, and 
 there are those still living wh») bear testimony to his 
 fidelity and faithfulness. The small Vine planted by 
 him has, by the blessing of God, become a gresit 
 branch, extending itself almost over the entire State. 
 In other words, from a few churches the number has 
 increased to about forty, containing more than three 
 thousand members, united in the bonds of the gos|K'l, 
 and exerting an influoucc for the cause of Christ, 
 Examples like this are sufficient 'o enc-ounigc all 
 ministers, and even private Christians, to work while 
 it is day, and to fulfill their assigned mission, that, 
 when done with care and toil, " they may rest froia 
 .their labors." - *^: w«*W*^%j^!*wi^»*t1lt?|«imfi«*5if^^^^ 
 
204 
 
 ;tAUTOBHiORAPIIY OF 
 
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 1.. .1.. ;...,< ■,. .. 
 
 VISIT TO MASSACHnSETTS. 
 
 
 Took the Boston and Providence Railway, and, 
 passing the villages of Attleborough, Tobets, Mans- 
 field, Sharon, Canton, and Readville, came to Boston, 
 Massachusetts, nearly fifty miles from Provitlence. 
 This great literary and commercial emporium, situated 
 on a small peninsula in Massachusetts Bay, is the 
 capital of the State and the principal center of at- 
 traction in New England. It consists of three parts, — 
 Old, East, and South Boston, — oonnectetl by bridges 
 or narrow stripe of land called " Necks." In the old 
 part of the city the streets are narrow and winding, 
 which mar its beauty and confuse the stranger. The 
 scientific, literary, and educational institutions are 
 numerous and richly endowed. On Beacon Hill, the 
 highest eminence, stands the State-house, a conspicuous 
 building. .In front of it is "Boston Common," a 
 handsome park of fifty acres, laid out with graded 
 walks, and well shaded by large elms. Boston pos- 
 seascs the advantages of ample railroad communi- 
 cation, a fine harbor, and extensive commerce, its trade 
 extending to the most distant parts of the globe. 
 Thirty-six miles south-esist of this is Plymouth, where 
 the first permanent settlement in New England was 
 made, December 22, 1620, by one hundred and one 
 Puritans, usually styled the " Pilgrim Fathers," the 
 anniversary of the Landing being still observed. -piW* 
 
 May 29. In the morning attended worship at the 
 Freewill Baptist Church, North Bennet Street, a sub- 
 
 4^ 
 
BEI.AR tIJBBARD RARRfSTT. 
 
 106 
 
 [way, and, 
 lets, Man»- 
 to Boston, 
 ?rovulence. 
 im, situated 
 Jay, is the 
 nter of at- 
 ree parts, — 
 by bridges 
 In tlie old ' 
 od winding, 
 inger. The 
 itutions are 
 on Hill, the 
 conspicMoiw 
 !ommon," a 
 with graded 
 Boston pos- 
 cominuni- 
 rce, its trade 
 the glol)e. 
 jouth, where 
 Ingland was 
 red and one 
 'athers," the 
 served. 
 orship at the 
 Street, a sub- 
 
 ntnntial and spacious edifice, erected in 1828, for the 
 First Methodist Episcopal Society. From this church, 
 which was the first Methmlist society in the city, has 
 sprung a number of others, numbering several 
 thousand members. In 1850, the Freewill Baptists 
 purchased t!ds It^ouse and removed to it. They first 
 occupied Marlboro' Chapel, afterward worshij»ed in 
 Boylston Hall, and then removed to Richmond Street, 
 where they rema'lned until 1850. The church was or- 
 ganised about the year 1843, and, for the first fiva 
 years, was under the pastoral care of Rev. Dr. Noyes, 
 a returned missionary, who was succeeded by Professor 
 Dunn, of Hillsdale Colleire Michigan. Under the 
 ministry of its different pastors it has prospered, nncf 
 now numbers two hundred and fifty members. In 
 the afternoon I was earnestly solicited to preach by the 
 officiating clergyman and the officers of the church, but 
 declined the invitation in consequence of indisposition. 
 In the evening, feeling better, addressed the Sabbath- 
 school Concert, which appeared to be a season of con- 
 siderable interest. 
 
 »* Boston is well supplied with church edifices, and 
 with learned, able, and devoted ministers. The 
 number of these are perhaps greater, in projwrtion to 
 the number in attendance, than in some other cities. 
 The average daily attendance on thp Sabbath is, how- 
 ever, much greater in some churches than in others, 
 depending much upon the popularity and talents of 
 of the speakers. Among the diff*erent sects of Boston, 
 there are about one hundred houses of public worship, 
 many of them finished in a style of great beauty and 
 elegance. The Baptists, Congregational Orthodox, 
 
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206 
 
 I'AUTOBKXJBAPHY OF 
 
 Congrppitional Unitjirian, Epwoopal, and Motlunllst, 
 are iiiiicli the iiiowt niiriu'roiis and influential. But the 
 8tato of leiif^iori !«, ut proHcnt, rutlier low amnnfr all 
 8<)ci»'tifH. The influenceH of the great revival of 1868, 
 were !es9 felt ht're than in almost any city in the 
 country. But, perhajw, the time ia not far distant 
 when this city, like others, will enjoy a refrenhing 
 wawHj from the pesence of the LonJ, uow ao grmtiy 
 ncctli'd. I ^y<T,!Wf^'^>•;i.M'^iH^;sMv(m5'4p'iBfimp*•*^^^^^ mmld '. 
 
 May 30. Visite<l Fanenil Hall, the mod; noted 
 public building, justly Htyletl the "Cradle of American 
 Liberty," and intinjat«'ly connected with the early Ihh- 
 tory of the country. The original building, com- 
 •menwid in 1740, by Peter Faflenil, of Huguenot de- 
 scent, was given to the town. The great hall, adorned 
 with portraits of eminent Americans, is seventy fvH 
 wpinre, twenty-eight feet high, with galleries sup- 
 ported by Doric columns. The walls are enriched 
 with pilasters, ami the windows with architraves. In 
 this hail were first kindled the patriotic fires of the 
 Kevolution, by which an oppressed jwople were 
 awakened to tt sense of their tlegradation. Witl>*n 
 these walls eloquence, with its thrilling power, electri- 
 fied, as it were, the hearts of thousands who now sleep 
 in the dust. From this forum the ennobling principles 
 of justice and rijiht have often been discussed, with 
 (li.stingiiished ability, in language that came from the 
 heart and reached the heart. Yes, Faneuil Hall has 
 performed a noble mission, throwing o|>en its jwrtals 
 to the freedom of 8j)eech, and to the untramnieled 
 liberty of conscience. r .*i iH'iMiit? i*«^« W ^*«S' 
 
 Crossing Charles River, came to Chafkstown, th« 
 
BF.IJiH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 Jetluxlist, 
 Out the 
 imonR all 
 1 of 1858, 
 ty in the 
 iir distant 
 refreHhing 
 do gveatljr 
 
 nrwt noted 
 i" American 
 ? early his- 
 linp, com- 
 puenot «le- 
 i\\, adorned 
 cventy feet 
 llerie* myf 
 re enriched '• 
 traves. In . 
 res of the 
 ople were 
 in. \Vitl.=n 
 jwer, eli'ctri- • 
 
 now sleep 
 
 ^ principles 
 
 [ussed, with 
 
 le from the 
 
 il Hall has 
 
 its jMjrtals 
 
 ntraniiueled 
 
 lestown, the 
 
 fourth city of MiVMacliUHetts, und one of the most in- 
 terwjting Mpot» in /iinerican history. Here is Bunker 
 Hi!!, or rather Breeil's Hill, nieiuorabic for tlie most 
 bl(KHly battle of the Revolution, fought June 17, 1775. 
 Precisely half a century from that time, Junt 17, 
 1825, the oorner-stone of B'liikor Hill Monument was 
 laid by Genend La Fayette, in the presence of as- 
 sembled thousands, inoltuliug forty survivors of the 
 battle, and s(K>ut two thoiiwind wldiers of the Revo- 
 lution, who were appropriat<'Iy and eloquently ad- 
 dressed by the Hon. Daniel Webster. Tlie Monu- 
 ment, ooni}>08ed of Quinoy granite, is two hundreil and 
 twsnty-oiie feet liigh, ami w»«' completed eighteen 
 years from its commencement, at a awt of $150,000. 
 Ascending the upper ohambtr, at the top of t\w monu- 
 ment, by a flight of stairs of two hundred and ninety- 
 five ste|)s, I had, from the four windows of this stu- 
 j)endou8 tower, an extea-ive and magniiioent view of 
 both city and country, both land' an«l sea. The first 
 view from this giddy height is enrupturing, yet half be- 
 wilderingsto the mind, while, far and near, a mixed 
 multitude of strange images swldenly crowd upon the 
 astonished vision. TJ'« principal decorations of this 
 chamber consis»*, ot two ciiunons, nnnie«l " Hancock " 
 and " Adams, ' which, during the war, vere used in 
 many engagements. yS^l 
 
 From the oar station in Bowdoin Square, Boston, 
 took the ho.'se railroad for Cambridge and Mount Au- 
 burn. On the way had a view (W the Massachusetts 
 Medical College, a large brick building, containing an 
 anatomical museum an<l a medical library. This col- 
 lege is noted as being tlie seeae of the atrocious 
 
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 AUTOmoORAPHY OK 
 
 murder of Dr. Parkmnn hy Dr. Wclwter. tlic former, 
 n ^«>iitl(>nian of wi-iiltli, n-Miding in BoHton ; tlic liittor, 
 n |trott>HMor in llic iiiMtittitioti. It (KX.>urr(>(l on the 23<1 
 of NovenitHT, 1849. Tlic next ol>j«>ct of note was the 
 HoKton Jail, two Htoricn liigli, having a priHon within a 
 prison. Next (wnte to the Mafwarhnsettn Eye and Ear 
 Infirmary, intende*! exclusively for the poor, under the 
 ^•liarj^ of a charitable asHoeiation. Crossing West 
 Host«m Bridge, came lo Camhridgeport, where stands 
 the City Hall, erected for the use of the Cambridge 
 Athenieum, but nfterwartl sold to the city. A Hhort 
 diHtanoe Iwyond this is the Innian House, a large 
 wtHMJen building, once occupied by Ralph Innian, a 
 tory, who was dispossessed of it, and which afterward 
 btHuime the head-quarters of General Putnam, while the 
 AnuTican army was encami)ed at Cambridge. OpiK>- 
 site Gore Hull is Apthrop's Palace, sometimes called 
 Bishop's Palace, where Burgoyne, a British officer, 
 was confine<l as a prisoner. Cambridge is the seat of 
 Harvard University, 'the oldest and most richly en- 
 dowed literary institution in the United States. There 
 are embraced in the faculty of instruction for the pro- 
 frasional and scientific schools, the president, twenty- 
 eight professors, five tutors, and several teachers. In 
 the {!ollege library, which contains more than one 
 himdreil thousand volumes, there is a large collection 
 of Greek and Oriental manuscripts, coins, medals, etc. 
 After leaving the college grounds, several handsome 
 private residences were {Missed, among which is that of 
 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the poet, a place dis- 
 tinguisheil as the head-quarters of General Washington 
 during the siege of Boston. Next is Rev. Dr Ijowell'a 
 
 "-^.... nil— i 
 
 M<M(t 
 
le former, 
 tl<c latter, 
 ,n the 23a 
 tc wa« tlie 
 n within » 
 fe. aii«l Eaf 
 , umWr the 
 sing West 
 »ere stands 
 Cambridge 
 . A Hliort 
 Be, a large 
 K Inman, a 
 ill afterward 
 ni, while the 
 Ige. Oi)lH>- 
 timi* called 
 [itish officer, 
 I the seat of 
 richly en- 
 tates. There 
 for the pro- 
 ent, twenty- 
 acherw. In 
 re than one 
 ge collection 
 me<lal8, etc. 
 •al handsome 
 ich is that of 
 a place dis- 
 Washington 
 Dr I-ioweira 
 
 RRT.AII HinBAUD BAHRETI'. 
 
 >ioiiHe, buiU by Andrt-w Oliver, the famous Htamp 
 coniinisHioncr. It was siibwquently owned by El- 
 britlge Oi-rry, a Higner of tlie Declunition of Inde- 
 pendence, a governor of Maatiachusetts, and a vice- 
 prewident of the Unite<l States. 
 
 The last and most interesting spot visited was 
 M^mnt Auburn Cemetery, one mile from the Uni- 
 versity iinti four miles from Boston. It contains 
 upward of one liundtvd nert-H, coverctl more or leas 
 with a gn»wtli of large forest trees of diflVrent sptK^ies. 
 Its surface is undulating, containing both hill and 
 dale, with a liigh ridge running through the grounds. 
 On tiie principal eminenco, culled Moimt Aid)urn, is a 
 tower sixty feet high, from the top of which can be 
 obtained one of the finest pro9|HX!t8 in the environs of 
 tlie great metro|)olis. The grounds were consecrated, 
 8e|)teniber 24, 18.'J1, at a 8jK)t called "Consecration 
 Dell," a deep valley, where a teujporary amphitheater 
 was erected fcr the occasion. A granite Gothic chapel 
 was built TiS a place for funeral services, and for the 
 reception of ntatues and fine pieces of sculpture. It 
 now contains the .statues of Joseph Story, an eminent 
 jurist ; John Adams, second President of the United 
 States ; and James Otis, the American patriot. Nearly 
 the first monument seen, after entering the inclosure, 
 is Dr. Spurzeim's, the celebrated phrenologist, which is 
 said to be a copy of the tomb of Scipio Africanus, at 
 Rome. Near the entrance of Cha|)el Avenue, is the 
 bronze statue of Dr. Bowditeh, the great mathema- 
 tician, representing him in full size, quietly seated with 
 a globe and quadmnt at his feet, and one arm upon a 
 book. Upon the left side of the same avenue is the 
 14 . 
 
810 
 
 AUTonuKinAC'HY or 
 
 inoiiumont ennrt^d to the lui'iuorj of Pr. Sharp, titto 
 psAtor of a Bttptist oliurcii in Ikmton, wtiidi, froni.itii 
 |M><niIiar oriiuto Htructun*, never failn to attra(;t at- 
 ttMition. The Lawreuee Monument, front its height 
 niul l>onnty, pxccIh, nt present, all olhern. It« cf>lunin 
 ittiuulH upon a luiitwive niarhio ))e4le«tal, and iit eur- 
 nunintetl hy An urn |)arti«lljr covered with drapery. 
 
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 CHAPTER X LI. ^ i 
 
 7 VIBJT TO UAmK. ■ . 
 
 Beinq dcsiniUH of visiting Porthind and Honic other 
 pointM niK>n the couMt of Maine, I oi>n<;]u«leil to muke 
 tlie joorney l>y wu in»teu«I of hind, us it wonhl givu 
 nie a gliiu|iHe of neu-furing lift>, and woidd withal be 
 oondiieive to health. Sen8ickn<>w, ho unplvaMant to 
 experience, rarely fuiln, in the end, to renovate the 
 Hvstem. While bidding adion to Boston, and sailing 
 out of MusHuehii.'44'tt.s Buy, the snn, in splendor, wus 
 setting in the wt>8t(>rn horizon, nnd the sky seemed to 
 sluit down npon the vast oxpauso of waters, presenting 
 the inner appearance of a large towering dome. The 
 S(;eMe was trnly one of grandeur and sublimity. But, 
 jnu<!h to my regret, the approaching darkness of night 
 soon obscured from view ('jose delightful prospects and 
 iMmutiful contemplations in nature. Having sailed 
 around Ca|>e Ann, we were now fairly out on the 
 waters of the broad Atluntie, upon which n>any fright- 
 ful scenes of disaster have hM|ipened. But the even- 
 ing was clear nud pleasant, and there was little ilanger 
 
 ^•**-^ 
 
BKT.An mnnAnn nARBFTT. 
 
 ill 
 
 Sharp, luto 
 i!l», froin.it« 
 
 attnu^t *i' 
 I its height 
 
 lt« «»luiun 
 ami is Bur- 
 1 drapery. 
 t-vr •?-■•■•> 
 
 : .;^;: •!'••» 
 
 Ill some other 
 wlwl to luuke 
 t wouUl give 
 iihl withal be 
 nilili'a»aiit to 
 renovate the 
 I, and soiling 
 .|>k'n(lor, wa» 
 iky seenieil to 
 TH, presenting 
 dome. The 
 [)lin)ity. But, 
 11688 of nigljt 
 prosi^ects and 
 aving sailed 
 |v out t»n tlie 
 1» many fright- 
 But the even- 
 8 little danger 
 
 to he apprehended. Retiring nt my n«iial hour, was, 
 for the first time, lulle<l to Hlwp hy " ohi oc(>an's 
 waved," hut not without fantaHtic drejims, interrupted 
 by the creaking of mauliinery and the " nound of many 
 watem." 
 
 May 31. Awakinp early in the morning, wn« not 
 a little «urpriH«>d to find mynelf in Portland Harbor, 
 ■afe and well, sf-areely realising that a night had been 
 spent upon the wa. EU'ing refreHhwl by my Hhort 
 voya^'e, my fimt day in the State of Maine and ita 
 ]arg(>Mt eity — Pttrtland — was enjoyed with peeuliar 
 pleasure. Though in the most uorth-eaHtern State of 
 the Union, far from my native home, I felt no do- 
 premiou of spiritn an io nometimra the case when 
 absent. Could sonrcely find language to express my 
 gratitude to the Giver of ONvry bleswinp for his pre- 
 serving rare. Most of the forenoon was devoted to 
 reading and correapouilenoe, and tlie hours pasAed 
 pleasantly. i*'.:')».'4»»i'?!it- '^ffsju^-jHtit iCtiE,'*; v^Snif' -f/jriv^. 
 
 In the afternoon received a visit from a ministerial 
 brother, whom T had seen before, and who is preaeh- 
 ing in the place with pood sueiress. He took much 
 pains in otndueting me through the most interesting 
 parts of the city, and in introducing me to a number 
 of Christian fi-iends, among whom was Rev. Sarjrent 
 Shaw, one of the pioneer Freewill Baptist ministers. 
 Portland is a peninsula projecting into Casco Bay, 
 having an exct^llcnt harlmr, sufficient for the entrance 
 of ve«.s<»l.( of the liirjjest size. It is called the " Forest 
 City," from the fact that its principal streets arc lined 
 with shade trees, some of great height, adding much to 
 its diversified attractions. As this place was very 
 
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 8tS 
 
 AUTOBIOCmAPHY OF 
 
 early settled, it was twice destroytl by the Tudlans 
 aiul French. It was bombarded, October 18, 1775, by 
 an English fleet and reduot^ to ashes, and nt a still later 
 period a sanpiiinary battle was fonght off its harbor. 
 
 In the evening attended a meeting at the Casoo- 
 street Chnrch, and spoke to a large audience that paid 
 uneomtnonly good attention. This uhurch, as well as 
 all the oity churches, being about twenty-five in 
 luiniber, is enjoying a good degree of prosj)erity. xlt 
 has, for a year or two past, had an accession of one 
 hundred members, two-thirds of which number were 
 by baptism. Their Sabbath-school is lai-ge and 
 pros|)orous. The members of the church api)car to be 
 actively engaged, liberally sustaining their pastor, and 
 contributing to the cause of missions and other benev- 
 olent enterprises. Their prayer-meetings are well at- 
 tended, the irembers usually taking an active jjart, b; 
 which means they are encouraged in the ways of well- 
 doing. Under such favorable circumstances, blessed 
 vith the Spirit's i»;fluenoes, a church will prosper 
 even amidst persecution. 
 
 June 1. Spent the forenoon in writing and pre- 
 paring a lengthy article for the press. The weather 
 was cold, so much so that a fire, with closed doors, was 
 not at all uncomfortable. In Ohio, at this season of 
 the year, it wouhl have been intolerable. The sea- 
 breezes, as well as the latitude, doubtless contribute to 
 render it cooler. In the afternoon was employed in 
 visiting different parts of the city, not forgetting to 
 fulfill my mission to the people. In the evening made 
 some arrangements ])!'ep:iratory to another short 
 voyage, as a steamer is to leave in the morning. ft> «iH 
 
 ^'*«.i- 
 
xitamiiSeSM^Sl^ 
 
 \ by the TiMTlans 
 ;obci- 18, 1775, by 
 .aiulntastilUater 
 5ht off its harbor, 
 ing at the Caaco- 
 audience that paid 
 uhurch, as well aa 
 it twenty-five in 
 
 of Fros|)erity. ^It 
 n accession of one 
 hich number were 
 ool is large and 
 lunch apiHsar to be 
 g their pastor, and 
 8 and other benev- 
 eetings are well at- 
 ; an active part, b^ 
 B the ways of well- 
 junistances, blessed 
 
 urch will prosper 
 
 \ writing and pre- 
 ress. The weather 
 th closed doors, was 
 
 , at this season of 
 »lerable. The sea- 
 ibtless contribute to 
 was employed in 
 
 , not forgetting to 
 
 n the evening made 
 to another short 
 
 he morning. "4*' 
 
 8ELAH HtBBARD BARB"nT. 
 
 Junk 2. Lell Portland, ^iid embarked on the 
 Steanior T. F, Secor, for tby mouth of the Kennebec 
 River. The niorning wi\8 dam|), chilly, and foggy, 
 and it wns difficult to keep sufficiently comfortable, 
 rinding the sea rough, I ate no breakfast, but laid 
 down upon a sofa, hoping tjipreby to eacai)e seasick- 
 ness. The waters became more agitated, greatly afiect- 
 ing the motion of the steamer, which seemeil to roll 
 violently upon the swelling waves. In leas than an 
 hour, three-fourths of the passengers, consisting of ladies 
 . and gentlemen, were made sad, as if ppnic struck. 
 Their cheerful countenances bore a different impres- 
 sion, and their joyous laughter was change<l to pro- 
 found silence. They were seized with seasick uejM*. 
 Ah yet, I felt none of its symptoms, and, therefure, 
 confidently believed I would escape; but, while thus 
 secretly elated, I soon learned, from actual ex|)erien«', 
 how to sympathize with the distressed passengers. In 
 a short time I became so weak that I could scari-ely 
 stand or walk, and glad were we when the boat uj)- 
 j)roached land. In a few hours my sicknesa subsided, 
 my ajipetlte returned, and a piece of pilot-bread was 
 relished as a delicious morsel. W5p^:^*«?^*Mife//#*4;viA.'' 
 PnMeciling sixteen miles up the rock bound 'nhores 
 of the Kennebec, came to Bath, the seat of one of the 
 first English settlements on the continent of Aniericji. 
 It if noted for its ship-bnilding. The North-street 
 Church, under the pastond care of Rev. Niilaun 
 Brooks, has had, the past year, an extensive' revival, 
 in which one himdreil nnulc a public profession of re- 
 ligion. The church contains between three ami four 
 hundretl members, and the Sabbath-sohool niunbers 
 
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 ADTOBIOORAPHY OP 
 
 during the 
 A new 
 
 upward of two hundred. No chinch has 
 same period, prognased with greater rapidity 
 church, denominated the Corliss-street Church, to dis- 
 tinguish it from the other one, has been recently 
 formed, consisting of more than one hundred members, 
 connected with which is a Subbath-school. .iftmif^iFri^ 
 
 Passing Richmond, came to Gardiner, in which the 
 lumber business is carried o^. -laxtenaively. Here Rev. 
 Arthur Caverno, an esteemed minister, has the charge 
 of an interesting church of a hundred members or 
 more. Next came to Hallowell, situated on an ac* 
 clivity near the river, where large quantities of fine 
 granite, found in its vicinity, are shipped. 
 
 A short distance aliove Hallowell, came to Augusta, 
 the State capital and head of sloop navigation, l)eing 
 forty-three miles from the mouth of the Kennebec. 
 Half a mile south of the city, on an eminence, stands 
 the State-house, built of granite. On the east side of 
 the river, which is connected with the city by a 
 bridge five hundred and twenty feet long, are the 
 Hospital for the Insane t^nd the United States Ansenal. 
 Called upon Rev. George W. Bean, pastor of the 
 Augusta Church, with whom I had a happy interview. 
 They have a good bouse of worship, an interesting 
 Sablmth-school, and a church of suiBoient numbers to 
 be self-supporting. At present there is no special re^ 
 ligious interest in the church, though in days past it has 
 been blessed with many good revivals. 
 
 June 3. Devoted the forenoon to reading, writing, 
 visiting, and distributing books, notwithstanding a 
 heavy and severe storm of rain. At two in the after- 
 noon, the rain having cease<], took the stage, and, pass- 
 
during the 
 t,y. A new 
 irch, to iHa- 
 en recently 
 doMmberSt 
 
 11 whi<-li the 
 Here Rev. 
 8 the charge 
 members or 
 i on an ao». 
 lities of fine 
 
 • to Augusta, 
 gatton, l)eiiJg 
 16 Kennebec, 
 nence, staniU 
 
 east side of 
 e city by a 
 ong, are the 
 lates Arsenal, 
 astor of the 
 
 y interview, 
 interesting 
 
 numbers to 
 special re- 
 
 m past it has 
 
 ing, writing, 
 thstanding a 
 
 in the afier- 
 ge, and, pass- 
 
 no 
 
 RET.AH HTBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 215 
 
 ing Belgrade and Ronj*?, came to New Sharon, Frank- 
 lin County, a pleasant village on the Sandy River 
 Tlie roads being exceedingly rough and rocky, was 
 ji>lted to weariness, and feared that I should be cotn- 
 pelled to abandon the journey. But having long since 
 learned that perseverance overcomes obstacles, I 
 patiently pursued until reaching, after dark, my desti- 
 nation, happy to accept the hospitalities of a village 
 hotel. 
 
 June 
 
 Went four miles down the river, and 
 
 calleil upon Rev. Cyrus Stilson, under whose ministry 
 I had sat twenty years ago, when a mere youth, in 
 Ohio, my native State, and by whom I was baptized. 
 We had not seen each other since that time; hence, our 
 meeting was most cordial, bringiiig to memory scenes 
 of by-gone years. A review of the past has its happy 
 and benign influences, and these were now fek in an 
 eHj)ecial manner. Twenty years I Ah, what changes — 
 sad changes — have occurred in life! — ^in its diversified 
 paths, relationships, and connections. Yes, in church 
 and state, in art and science, — though in these, it is 
 lioped, for the better. 
 
 " June 7. Having for three days enjoyed the hospf-*' 
 talities of Mr. Stilson and his worthy family, during 
 which I prepared another article Tor publication, I nv- 
 tumed, by private conveyance and stage, twenty-one 
 miles, to Belgrade, noted for the number and exct>l- 
 lency of its fruit trees. While on the way, noticed the 
 destruction of vegetation by the recent frost, which re- 
 minded me of the early and sudden departure of the 
 young, who flourish for a season, and are suddenly cut 
 down by the withering hand of t'eath. At Belgrade 
 
 i,t*-- 
 
piflpl 
 
 ■™"'^TrT' '!^X' 
 
 -f 
 
 218 
 
 *" AITTOBIOOnAPHY OP 
 
 ) : 
 
 took tlio oars, and, passing Mount Vernon, ReadfieUI, 
 Wiiitlirop, Monmontli, and Grwne. came to Lcwiston, 
 on the Androficogjjin River, a distance of nearly forty 
 miles. It pojisesaes iinconimon manufacturing facilities, 
 containing several thousand inhabitants, and is des- 
 tined tx) l)ecome one of the most flourishing inland 
 towns of Maine. Here is a large church, under the 
 pastoral care of Rev. Joseph S. Burgess, whose labors 
 are abundantly blessed. Here, too, is the Maine State 
 Seminary,* — an honor to the place, to the State, and 
 to the Freewill Baptists, under whose control it is. In 
 tlie evening, addressed a large assembly, com[K)8ed 
 principally of operatlvoj? in the factories, and enjoyed 
 great peace of mind. A gentleman engaged in the un- 
 holy traffic of spirituous liquors, declared his intention 
 to abandon the. business. A lady also publicly, and 
 with tears, retpiested the prayers of the congregation 
 in behalf of an imjienitent friend, A boy, about ten 
 years of age, bore testimony to the reality of religion, 
 and of its saving power Upon his own soul. 
 
 Junk 8. I^eft Lewiston, took the cars, and traveled 
 about seventy-five miles, continuing my course to the 
 south-eastern part of the State. Again visited Port- 
 land ; thence went to Scarborough, Saco, Biddeford, 
 Kennebunk, Wells, South Berwick, and some other 
 towns, which completed my travels in Maine. In ex- 
 tent of sea-coast and territory, Maine surpasses every 
 other Eajstern State. Indeed, it is about half as large 
 as all of New England. But some portions of it are 
 extremely cold, barren, hilly, rocky, and thinly in- 
 
 • Now Bates vJo 
 
SELAH HIBBABD BABBETT. 
 
 217 
 
 , Rofl'lfieUl, 
 [> Lowiston, 
 leurly forty 
 ng facilities, 
 jnd is des- 
 hing inland 
 , under the 
 vh(>8e labors 
 Maine State 
 e State, and 
 rol it is. In, 
 ,r, comjwsed 
 and enjoyed 
 •d in the un- 
 his intention 
 mblicly, and 
 congregalion 
 IV. about ten 
 [ of religion,^ 
 
 and traveled 
 
 wurse to the 
 
 Msited Port- 
 
 Biddeford, 
 
 some other 
 
 ine. In ex-*- 
 
 passes every 
 
 alf as large 
 
 ons of it are 
 
 thinly in- 
 
 _ -^ 
 
 habitetl ; other parts are more productive, more densely 
 |iop»ilated, and mow fevorable as to climate. The in- 
 habitants are social, industrious, and enterprising. A 
 commendable degree of attention is paid to education 
 and educational institutions. The state of religion, 
 and the general prosperity of the churehes of the dif- 
 ferent denominations, are as cheering as in most of the 
 States. 
 
 CHAPTER XLII. 
 
 NEW HAMPSHIRE YEARLY MEETINO. 
 
 June 9, 1869. Reached, last evening, Great Falls, 
 New Hampshire?, on the Salmon Falls River, a large' 
 flourishing, manufacturing village. At two o'clock in' 
 the aaernoon, attended the annual meeting of (ihe New 
 Hampshire Charitable Society, over which presided 
 Rev. Enoch Place, who has been president of the 
 Society for forty years. It was organized at New Dur- 
 ham, June 11, 1313, designed to aflbrd relief to the 
 families of indigent Freewill Baptist ministers. At 
 four attended a meeting of tiie Home M-ssion Society, 
 at which some business of importance was transaoKjd! 
 At seven attende*! a prayer-meeting, and at eight 
 heard a sermon delivered by Rev. Charles H. Smith. 
 June 10. At eight attended a prayer-meeting, con- 
 ducted by an aged minister, which held two hours. It 
 was a season of much interest, both minister and lay- 
 man freely participating in it At ten the New Harai). 
 shire Yearly Meeting assembled, and the conference 
 was opened with prayer by Rev. Hosea Quiuby, late 
 
 •.!:.i 
 
 i! 
 
 im 
 
218 
 
 /* ATJT()BI()ORAPIIY OF 
 
 I 
 
 \ 
 
 i 
 
 principal of Sniithfield Seminary, Rhode Island. The 
 reports of the Quarterly Meetings, consisting of nine, 
 were, on the whole, encouraging, some having enjoyed 
 good revivals. Union and steadfastness generally pre- 
 vail, and most of the churches have regular pastors and 
 flourishing Sabbath-schools. In the afternoon met 
 again in conference, and was called upon to report the 
 state of religion in the churches of the Ohio River 
 Yearly Meeting, of which I am a member. In the 
 evening Rev. Ednumd M. Tappan preached a good 
 logical discourse. '; a ■'■ ! 
 
 June 11. In the forenoon attended several meetings 
 connected with the benevolent enterprises of the day, 
 after which Rev. Joseph B. Davis preached an eflective 
 sermon. In the afternoon the interent of the meeting 
 was gi-eatly increased by thp presence of a missionary 
 baud, iqtroduced to the audience by Rev. Elias Hutcih- 
 ins, consisting of the following persons, viz.: Miss 
 Crawford, recently returnetl missionary frotn India; 
 Mr. and Mi-s. Miller, miaVionaries elect for the same 
 field of Inlwr; Mr. Phillips, a native of India and 
 Biudent of Bowdoin College; and Mr. Farnum, a 
 graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, whose 
 field of labor is China. Immediately after this, appro- 
 priate addresses were delivered by each. This rare oc- 
 casion was one of thrilling interest, and, during the de- 
 livery of the several nddreases, many were affected to 
 tears. At the close a collection and pledges were tflken 
 for the cause of missions. In the evening, succeeding 
 the prayer-meeting, Rev. James M. Bailey delivered a 
 discoui-se in his usual, calm, unassuming style. 
 
 June 12. At eight I spoke to a large assembly 
 
ami. The 
 ig of nine, 
 ng enjoyed 
 leraliy pre- 
 paatore and >. ; 
 jrnoon met --^ 
 3 report the 
 Ohio River N ^ 
 )er. In the 
 hed a good 
 
 jral nrwtings 
 1 of the day, 
 i an effective 
 the meeting 
 a missionary 
 Elins Hutch- 
 viz.: Miss 
 from IntVia; 
 for tl>c same 
 of" India and 
 Farnum, a 
 linnry, whose 
 r this, appro- 
 This rare oc- 
 durins the de- 
 ■re affecte<l to 
 ^es were tflken 
 Lg, succeeding 
 ley delivered » 
 style, 
 arge assembly 
 
 SKtjAH niBIJARD BAnnETT. 
 
 n|>()n sflf-coiisecrativtn to G(k1. At ten Rev. Daniel 
 M. Graham,- of New York City, pave a discourse, 
 pointing out and dolineating tlic ohi paths, in wliich 
 the church had walketl and pros|x?rcd. At tlircc Rev. 
 Freeborn W. Straight preached the Word with life 
 and power, after which the Lord's Supper was ad- 
 ministered to about five hundred communicants, from 
 various parts of this and adjoining States. At seven, 
 bi'ing requested, I oj^ned the services by prayer. 
 There were present more than one thousand people, 
 who were atldressed by Rev. James L. Phillips, aged 
 nineteen years, from the words of our Savior: 
 " Ijovest thou me." His discourse was listened to 
 with marked attention, coming, as it did, from the lips 
 of a youth born upon heathen shores, and now prepar- 
 ing to return to the land of his birth, to enter upon 
 the toils of missionary life. Before the audience dis- 
 persed, a collection of sixty dollars, afterward in- 
 creased to nearly one hundred, was taken to defray his 
 ex|l>nse8 at college. The 'day being the Sabbath, the 
 different denominations generously opened their houses 
 of worship, and cordially welcomed Freewill Baptist 
 ministers to their pulpits,- -a liberality of feeling and 
 sentiment not so extensively cultivated and practiced 
 in former years. This Yearly Meeting, from begin- 
 ning to end, was well attended. There were one 
 hundred and twenty-one clergymen present, among 
 whom were three of the fathers of the denomination — 
 Reys. Thomas Perkins, Peter Clark, and Enoch 
 Place — whose early ministry was cotemporary with 
 Randall's. During the course of the meetings, contri- 
 butions, to a considerable amount, were made for 
 
 ! •• 
 
220 
 
 ATTrOBIOGRAniY OP 
 
 missions, education, and other benevolent enterprise*. 
 Thus closed one of the most interesting stJ-Mons of the 
 New Hampshire Yearly Meeting, which is tlie oldest 
 and larj>;c8t one in tlie denomination. It was formed 
 in 1792, and now numbers about 10,000 members. 
 
 ^i^fc^p/''- '•. '•';■■■■■•''-* .''■,^*: • 
 
 cv/s, . » CHAPTER XLIII #i^?m *«fM# 
 
 -'11 
 
 FREEWILIi BAPTIST PRINTING ESTABMSHMEIfT. 
 
 June 13, 1859. Came five miles to Dover, a neat 
 and thriving city, pleasantly situated on both sides of 
 the C<K!he<!ho River, twelve miles from the ocean. It 
 is the oldest town in the State, and was settled by the 
 Laconia' Company of fishmongers of Ijondon. Here 
 is located the Freewill Baptist Printing Establish- 
 ment, whence emanate the brilliant rays of the Morn- 
 ing Star, the organ of the dpn(»mination, published 
 weekly under the superintendence of Mr. Wilnam 
 Burr, so favorably known as agent, printer, and oflSce 
 editor. It is situated in the central part of the city, 
 and is a substantial building, seventy by forty-five feet, 
 and was completed in November, 1843, Aside from 
 the Iwok-bindery, there arc connected with it about a 
 dozen persons, iijwn whom devolve the labor of print- 
 ing the Star, MyHie, Quarterly, miscellaneous books, 
 and sending them forth to the world. The Morning 
 Star has now about eleven thousand subscribei-s, gnd 
 probably not less than five times as many readers. A 
 brief account of its origin and early history may not 
 be uninteresting to the reader. ,j»t»^, -,,,,, ,;^,4^'.i^# 
 
nterpriftPfl. 
 ions of the 
 the oldest 
 ras formed 
 embers. 
 
 I8HMEKT. 
 
 over, a neat 
 ,0th sides of 
 e ocean. It 
 [•tiled by the 
 iidon. Here 
 g Establish- 
 if the Jtfbm* ^ ^ 
 n, published 
 Mr. Wiltum 
 or, and office 
 t of the city, 
 :)rty-five feet, 
 Aside from 
 ith it about a 
 \bor of print- 
 ineous books. 
 The Mominff 
 iscribers, »nd 
 readers. A 
 [tory may not 
 
 SKLAH RinRARD BAHRFTT. 
 
 221 
 
 To consider tljc propriety of publishing a dcn.)mi- 
 
 national pajHT, a few brethren and ministers of the 
 
 Freewill Baptist denomination met, January, 1826, in 
 
 Limerick, a thriving village in the interior of York 
 
 County, Maine. For that purpose an association was 
 
 formed, und*- the name of " Hobbs, Woodman, and 
 
 0)mpnny," consisting of nine |)er8ons,— all ministers, 
 
 except one. Under the name of the " Morning Star," 
 
 it was agreed to commence the publication of a pajwr 
 
 as soon as the pro|)er arrangements could be made; 
 
 and Revs. John Buzzell and Samuel Burbank were 
 
 appointed editors, and the latter, agent. Mr. Buzzell, 
 
 at that time, was one of the oldest, ablest, and most 
 
 devoted and popular ministers in the denomination. 
 
 Mr. Burbank, possessing good talents and feeling 
 
 deeply interested in the prosperity of the church, was 
 
 a man in middle life. 
 
 As the agents of the Company, Burbank and 
 Hobbs went to Boston, in February following, to pro- 
 cure type, press, and other material. As their printer, 
 they engaged Mr. William Burr, who, thougli not 
 twenty years of age, had been employed nearly five 
 years at the printing business. He found, upon 
 arriving at Limerick, a few boxes of type and some 
 cases, and an old-fashioned Ramage press, there Ixing 
 neither fixtures, furniture, nor models of what was req- 
 uisite. As best he could, he proceeded to make plans 
 of what was wantetl, employing a carpenter to manii-, 
 facture them. The old rickety press, looking as if it 
 might have descended from the days of Faust, was ad- 
 justeil, and on the 11th of May, 1826, was issued the 
 first number of the Morning Star, every letter of 
 
 ? > 
 
 .J0' 
 
 ^^'' 
 
MM^MIUMM-ti 
 
 1 m 
 
 m Vi 
 
 222 
 
 ATTTtlBIOORAPHY OF 
 
 wliivh wan set up by young Burr liiiUHcIf. A rouple 
 of yi)Unp IndH — one of tlii'in now Rev. Porter S. Bur- 
 bauk — wcro put under a coui-se of inatruction in the 
 art of printing. 
 
 Compiirvd with ita ])reHcnt size, the nheot wa8 quite 
 flmull, the number of 8ub.soribers being less than five 
 hundred. On the subscription list, the names of some 
 are still to be found, though A large majority of them, 
 with one of the first editors — Burbank — are now, we 
 trust, inliabitanta of " the better coMntry." By the 
 end of the first volume, subscribers had become suffi- 
 ciently numerous to pay all the expense of publication. 
 
 In March, 1829, at the annual meeting of the As- 
 8(x;lation, Mr. Burr was chf)Hen office editor and pub- 
 lishing agent. Though from that time forward he has 
 performed the duties of both these offices, he accepted 
 the latter, but declined the former, considering it im- 
 ]>olitic, both on account of his youth, and his limited 
 acquaintance with the denon>ination, to have his name 
 appear ns editor. Revs. Buzzell and Burbank Avere 
 continued as editorial contributors. The publication 
 of the paper, under this management, was continued 
 by the Aasociution, with some changes in its member- 
 ship, until Octobi-r, 1832, when it was sold to the 
 Freewill B!t|>tist denomination, and the next month 
 removed to Dover, New Hampshire. As a long pay- 
 day was given, it was ultimately paid from the profits 
 arising from its publication. 
 
 Mr. Buzzell resigned his place as one of the editors, 
 and the contributions of Mr. Burbank to its columns 
 soon ceased, aft^^r th« Star was transferred to the de- 
 nomination. Mr. Burr was elected financial agent and 
 
Mkw 
 
 MMnUi 
 
 8KLAU HIBBAUD BARRETT. 
 
 223 
 
 A <>ouple 
 tor S. Bur- 
 iion in the 
 
 t waH quite 
 8g tlian five 
 lies of Bome 
 ty of them, 
 re now, we 
 ." By the 
 jcoome Buffi- 
 publication. 
 ; of the As- 
 or and pnb- 
 •ward lie has 
 lie accepted 
 Wing it im- 
 \ his liniitcd 
 ive ills* name 
 rbank were 
 publii-ation 
 as continued 
 its memljer- 
 sold to the 
 next montli 
 a long pay- 
 in the profits 
 
 >f the editors, 
 its columns 
 fd to the de- 
 3ial agent and 
 
 office alitor of the Star, at the first meeting of the 
 I'ublisliing Committee, wliich had been appointed by 
 the General Conterence to manage the iSlar in con- 
 nection with the Book Agent, Kev. David Marks. 
 Samuel Bee<le, appointed assistant e<litor, wrote quite 
 largely for the ensuing year. He was a fine writer 
 and a man of excellent spirit. He was chosen editor, 
 at the meeting of the committee in November, 1833, 
 an<l was to have a8Bume<l the charge of the pajwr at 
 the commencement of the new volume in the month 
 of April following. But, the ensuing March, he died, 
 greatly lamenttKl by all who knew him. This arrange- 
 njent, of course,, was never carried into effect, though 
 he continueil to write weekly for its columns until a 
 few weeks before his death. After the death of Mr. 
 Beede, Revs. Arthur Caverno, David Marks, Porter S. 
 Burbank, and John J. Butler were ap|)ointed assiatant 
 etlitors, and Burr was continued as office editor. . 
 
 And so the Morning Star arose above the horizon, 
 and struggled through the clouds which enveloped its 
 early dawn. In its early history it encountered much 
 opposition on a(Hx>unt of its advtxaioy of the education 
 of the ministry, of Sabbath-schools, of the cause of 
 temperance, and of human rights aa connected with the 
 millions of the oppressed in our own country. This 
 last contest was, for many long years, continued in the 
 most pereistent and virulent manner. New Hamp- 
 shire and Maine were traversed by ministers of our 
 own denomination, denouncing the course of the Star, 
 and using their utmost effi)rts to destroy its influence. 
 Attempts were made to create a public opinion in the 
 denomination ^hi<?^ wpuW.either dea»a;nd the removal 
 
224 
 
 AinOHKKlRAIMlY OF 
 
 of its contloctora, or wnipel them to exclude tha diH- 
 cuHtiion of tii« Hulyect of ulavery from it« columnH, 
 while tlie jxipers of pro-»lavery parties openei] their 
 batterieH upon it. But victory will, a« it is «till kioped, 
 coiue at last to the oaiise of liberty and justioe. The 
 Star will, at any rate, continue in the even tenor of its 
 way, advocating the right and con<lenining and re- 
 proving the wrong, whatever may be the ciMirse of the 
 enoinius of God and man, or whether it meets with 
 auccesH or defeat. 
 
 ■%..?<:., 
 
 .IW'i,',- f. 
 
 ■ V '*'*' 
 
 CHAPTER XLIV. 
 
 VISIT TO Randall's grave. 
 
 hft 
 
 ^i,ih\:v4\ 
 
 June 14, 1859. Accompanied by Rt?vs. John M. 
 Durgin and Charles E. Blake, of Dover, took the rail- 
 rt>:ul through Rochester to Furmington ; thence by 
 private conveyance to New Durham, ♦wunty-five mi^es 
 distant from Dover, for the purpose of visiting the 
 grave of Benjamin Randali« « • /^ - •• 
 
 We lej»rnctl that the meeting-hoatfe fn which he pro- 
 claimed " fi-ee graoe" still stands. Also, the house in 
 which he fornjetl the first Freewill Baptist Church, 
 Saturday, June 30, 1780. The iattcr building stands 
 half a mile south of the Hidge, in the valley, and is a 
 double one-8tc~y dweH? ij.' there being then no meet- 
 ing house convenient ihoreto. The room occupied on 
 the occasion was about sixteen feet square, with a 
 pitch-pine plank floor, fastened down with wood pins, 
 and sealed on the sides and overhead. Articles of 
 faith and a covenant were adopted, and seven persons 
 
(le ths cliH- 
 a c»himn8, 
 leneil their 
 atill kAopcii, 
 Btioe. The 
 tenor of its 
 njr and re- 
 )iirsc of the 
 meets with 
 
 .,,.':.!, I-'' ,*■■■•: 
 
 >- £.•■; -f': < . • 
 
 ITS. John M. 
 
 ook the rail- 
 
 thenoe by 
 
 t/-five mres 
 
 visiting the 
 
 hich he pro- 
 
 ic house in 
 tist Church, 
 ng stands 
 
 ey, and is a 
 len no meet- 
 
 oocupietl on 
 lare, with a 
 wood pins, 
 
 Articles of 
 even persons 
 
 SKr.AH iiriuiARu BAiiiiK,rr. 
 
 226 
 
 came into the orgunixation, vijt.: Hi-njuniin Randall, 
 It)bert Boody, Nathaniel Buzxtll, Jowph HcxMly, 
 Judith Chartel, Margery Boo<ly, and Mary Buxaell. 
 It was a small l)eginning, and severe trials followed; 
 but the vine flourished, and in time was much in- 
 creased. 
 
 The house in which Randall lived and died, was en- 
 tirely demolished. The spot on which it stood is, 
 hovfrover, discernible, though somewhat leveled and 
 overgrown with grass. Descending u gradual slope of 
 ab.>ut twenty nx^s, the small inclosure, ulx»iit fifty 
 feet square, containing several graves, is approached. 
 The most conspicuous one is Randall's, at whieh stafids 
 a n»o<lerate-8izeil marble slab, soon to be exchanged 
 for a monument ten U«t high, matle of the In'st 
 Italian marble.* The contemplated monument is to 
 contain, on the first side, the following inscription : 
 
 " Benjamin Randall, founder of the Fn?ewill Baptist 
 Denomination; born at New Castle, New Hampshire, 
 February 7, 1749; converted October 16, 1770; bap- 
 tijjed at Great Falls, New Hampshire, August 14, 
 1776; commenced preaching, March, 1777; or«laine<l 
 at New Durham, April 5, 1780; formed his first 
 church June .30, 1780; died October 22, 1808; aged 
 59 years, 8 months, 15 days. ptJ^i^ ; 
 
 i3f 5(»; . . " Ilere rent, tlion wrvant of the living God ; ^ , ; ;, 
 . viitf*. ?>. *^ **" '''y «li'l'ght to preach liin holy word: 
 
 . ' Thousandg of boiiIh Rhall deck thy Btarry crown, 
 ' "^ ■ And all the glory to thy Chxl re<lound." 
 
 '»/ 
 
 •Erected September 14, 1859, with nppropriate religious exer- 
 ciBes, in the presence of more than one thouHund persons. . 
 
 16 
 
226 
 
 Al'TOBIOORAPHY OF 
 
 Second side : " Mrs. Joanna, wife of Elder Benja- 
 min R:in(la!l, die<l May 12, 1826, aged 78 yeara, 2 
 montlis, aad 25 daya. 
 
 ■ ••■ '* ' " A laithfiU, true, deyoted wife, '""'^ ,;4*«i^-»4i:i%iJ 
 With whom he spent a hnpjiy life. •.i»';VC!>s«ft. 
 
 .; ->, ,; ;; She filled her |. lace with pious trust, ,/^^<>^,. 'ii'i.% 
 
 ^,\ i. And now rejoiceB with the just." ..j-.^i^dBlv W^ {** 
 
 . .,.,., . •. * *■ . f • 
 
 Tliird side : " The Iiumari will free and self-deter- 
 mining. Commuuioa with all aiaoere lovers of our 
 
 Lord.," iUv-JT. „s, ...iCJs*;-.! ' ■.«yK:oi i<:!iii!*r1,BivM ..*i-f^-',^<t«i :f»«t*- 
 
 Fourth side: "The Scriptures our rule of faith 
 and priutice. Salvation free and possible for all." 
 
 In the life of Randall is seen what one may, bv "»'ell- 
 direetotl efforts, accomplish. His thirty years' ministry 
 speaks for itself in the shape of incontrovertible 
 facts, — statistics showing tlie progress, growtli, and 
 size of a respectable i-eligious body, spread over a vast 
 extent of territory, imbibing the spirit and sentiment 
 of their leader, and now nnml)ering fifty-six thousand 
 nie:nljers. And here, at New Durham, where Rsindall 
 lived and died, was the origin of this germ that has at- 
 taini?-! such gigantic size and strength. What great 
 results froni such appartintly small beginnings ! Such, 
 then, hiis been the influence of one man, — one, too, 
 whose life was not long, whose literary advantages 
 were linnted, whose labors were circumscribed, whose 
 |H'cnniary resources rtcre small, and whose physical or- 
 ganization was delicate. But possessing a discriminat- 
 in<f mind, i'nbue<l with the spirit of his divine 
 Master, he went forth as a bold and sucoessfid herald 
 
•'v:fyAf 
 
 
 mtmmm 
 
 SELAH HIBBARD BARBRTT. 
 
 227 
 
 ! of Elder BcRJa- 
 aged 78 years, 2 
 
 ife. ' ■ " -•.i.if;''»fif'S)#^ ^ 
 tru»t,,.i.'rf>fl»i^.*rV.- 
 
 free and self-deter- 
 jere lovew of our 
 
 oiir rule of faith 
 )s8ible for all." 
 it one may, bv "»ell- 
 lirty years' mimstry 
 of incontrovertible 
 gress, growtli, and 
 , spread over a vast 
 pirit and sentiment , 
 g fifty-six thousjind 
 liam, where Randall 
 lis germ that has at- 
 Piigth. What great 
 beginnings! Such, 
 jue man, — one, too, 
 literary advantages 
 ircuniscribeJ, whose 
 (1 whose physical or- 
 iCHsing a discriniinat- 
 nrit of hi.s divine 
 nd succc6«sful herald 
 
 of the Cross, amidst the scorns and rebukes of the 
 world, and even, too, of the church. 
 
 After enjoying the hospitalities of Ilev. D. L', 
 Edgerly, we returned to Dover. In descending New 
 Darham Ridge, had a picturesque view of the country 
 for many miles distant. From this ridge, which is 
 about eight hundred feet above the sea, is seen the 
 snow-capjwl peak of Mount Washington, and 
 stretched between the Switzerlund of America. In 
 the evening attended a meeting at Charles-street 
 Church, and sjKike upon the duties connected with the 
 Christian profession. This church numbers three 
 hundred and forty-six members, and is under the 
 pastoral cars of Mr. Durgin. ?;.««»; 
 
 •■.Ts*:t#^^' -fiii C H A P T E R ' X L V. ^i«J^ ht^^y^s^x 
 
 i^^JaJ. TBAVEM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. X 
 
 June 16, 1859. Remaining in Dover, visited Rev. 
 Ellas Hutchins, Corres|.jndin;:; Secretaiy of the Free- 
 will Baptist Foreign Mission Society, and late pastor 
 of the Dover Waahington-street Chureh. Found him 
 confincti to l)ed, greatly prostrated in health, having 
 for some months suspended his ministerial labors. His 
 attendance at the Yearly Meeting had brought on a 
 relapse, and he could only converse with difficulty, but 
 seemed much resigned to the will of God.* His wife 
 ^, 
 
 •He died, Sfpif?tnber 10, 1859, aged 58, having been in the 
 ministry abuut forty yeura. j, •• 
 
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 AUTOBIOOnAPHY OF 
 
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 was the widow of Rev. David Marks ; a lady of good 
 etlucation and rare talents, who has also taken much 
 •ihterest in the cauae cf missious and i^ther benevolent 
 enterprises. ^vx'J'i ^i--'':^^^^!!!^^: -M 
 
 SiK'nt several hours in the Cochecho Print Works, 
 an old and successful incorporated manufacturing es- 
 tablishment, employing about two thousand j)ei-8on8. 
 By various processes the raw cotton is carded, spun, 
 spooled, woven, dyed, printed, pressed, and folded, 
 ready for the market, turning out about nine million 
 yards jier annum. The looms are chiefly tended by 
 females, and the dyeing and printing by men and boys. 
 The work, in its various departments, is executed with 
 much mechanical skill and perfection. This visit, I 
 trust, was not without its advantages in several im- 
 portant resj)ects. In the evening spoke again at 
 Charles-street Church. An aged man, who for some 
 years had manifested little or no concern for his sal- 
 vation, publicly confessed his sins, expressing a strong 
 determination to consecrate the remainder of his days 
 to G(m]. 
 
 JoNE 17. Came to Portsmouth, fifty-four miles 
 north-east of Boston, built upon a beautiful peninsula 
 on the Piscataqua River, about thrt>e miles from its 
 mouth. The first church or chapel was built before 
 the year 1638, — more thin two centuries ago. Spent 
 most of the afternoon in the place di .iributing Ixjoks. 
 At four o'clock, lefl for Concord ort the Concord and 
 Portsmouth Railroad, forty-seven miles, wiiicli was 
 traveled in a rain. For the first thirty miles, the 
 farms presented a fine apixjaruiioe for New Englajid ; 
 but during the remainder of the journey, until reach- 
 
iatamSm 
 
 idy of good 
 iuken much 
 ' benevolent 
 
 rint Works, 
 •acturing es^ ' 
 ind pei-sonu,. 
 arded, spun, • 
 and folded, 
 nine million 
 y tended by 
 »en and boys, 
 sxecuted with 
 This visit, I 
 1 several im- 
 ke again at 
 who for some 
 n for his sal- 
 ssing a strong 
 r of his days 
 
 [ly-four miles 
 III peninsula 
 niles from its 
 built before 
 ago. Spent 
 juting books. 
 Concord and 
 which was 
 rty miles, the 
 Jew England ; 
 y, until reach- 
 
 8ELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 229 
 
 
 ing the MerrimacTt River, the land was rough and 
 sterile. Almost the first scene that met the eye at 
 Concord were the ruins of the recent destructive fire, 
 in which the South Congregational Society lost their 
 church edifice. 
 
 June 18. S|)ent the forenoon in writing for i New 
 Hampshire impr, and the afternoon in visiting the 
 State-ho»i8e,— situated upon a gently-incliued plane, 
 between Main and Stite streets. It has two regular 
 fronts, east and west. The outside walls of the build- 
 ing are of hammered granite stone, and built in [)lain 
 style, the only ornament being a Tuscan frontispiece of 
 stone-work at each central front door. It is covered 
 with a roof in the form of an inverted acorn, rising to 
 the height of nine feet, surmounted with a gilt ball 
 thirty-three inches in diameter, on which stands ah 
 eagle, six and a half feet high, with its wings ex- 
 ])anded. 
 
 June 19. In the forenoon attended service at 
 Phoenix Hall, and heard Pev. Henry E. Parker, pastor 
 of the South Congregational Society. Having the 
 past week lost their house of worship by fire, he 
 selected the following text: " If thou faint in the day 
 of adversity, thy strength is small" (Proverbs xxiv, 
 There was a mutual feieling of sympathy between 
 ' •>' i inister and i)eople. In the afternoon attended 
 > e t the Freewill Baptist Church, State Street, 
 
 and ' rd Rev. James M. Bailey, who preached in ex- 
 change with Rev. J. P. Nutting, the pastor. .In the 
 evening, at the same place, I addressed a serious audi- 
 ence ujion our treasures, both earthly and heavenly, 
 and enjoyed more than usual freedom. This church 
 
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 230 
 
 AUTOBlOGnAPHy OF jif, 
 
 has lately had ahoul twenty additions, and the pros- 
 pect is favorable fur their future suoceHs. 
 
 June 20. Spent jmrt of the '•:./ in writing for the • - 
 Moniing Star. VisiUd the Lunatic Asylum, built of 
 briok, connected with which is a large farm. The in- 
 stitution now contiiins one hundred and eiglUy in- * 
 mates. It was a melancholy consideration to see so 
 m»:n' persons deprived of their proper reason, and of a 
 just . . ition of life's common blessings. Toward 
 evening. ed at the State-prison, which is constructed 
 of granite. The numlwr of convicts is about one 
 hundred. Here, in another form, wrett^hetlness exists. . 
 i,:, June 21. Finding the legislature in session, spent 
 a portion of the day " to catch," if possible, a glimpse 
 of " Yankee legislation." One, not knowing the geo- 
 gnipliical limits of New Hampshire, would readily 
 conclude that it was a large State to require three 
 hundred and forty-two of her sturdy yeomanry to , 
 lejiislate for, and look after, her interests. Indeed, 
 if the numlKjr is much increase<l, there will i)e needed 
 a new state-house for their esj^ecial accommcxlation, as 
 the present one, with its former ample represenhitives' 
 hall, is now crowded to satiety. In i.ie afternoon, io 
 company with Rev. Silas Curtis, agent of New Hani|>?* ■ 
 ton Institution, and Rev. John Runnels, chaphiin of ; 
 tlie Legislature, left Concord, the city of shade tree* -. 
 and giirdcns. Passing through Boscawen, Salisbury, 
 Franklin, and Hill, came to Bristol, the tern>inn» of 
 the railway. Thence six miles l)y stage to Ne\f *;; 
 Hampton, Belknap County, arriving just in time to 
 attend an evening meeting, where I spoke ,|«? ft jjo^ 
 audience. _.,..,- ■,,:^... ,. ,,:,.,, hi-^^'T'Am-. 
 
id the prof- 
 iting for the 
 liiin, bu\lt of 
 m. Tlie in- 
 1 eighty in- 
 nn to see 90 
 i8on, nnd of a 
 ig8. Toward 
 is conHtructed 
 is ahout one 
 ledness exists, 
 session, spent 
 ble, a glimpse 
 .wing the geo- 
 wonltl rea<iily 
 require three 
 yeoiiiiinry to 
 ests. Indeed, 
 will he needed 
 mnKxlation, as 
 •eprespntatives' 
 e afternoon, in 
 f New Hamp- 
 s, eha|i\iiin of 
 of shade trees 
 fen, Salisbury, 
 ic terminu* of 
 stage to New 
 ust in time to 
 )ok<> to a good 
 
 BFA.KH HIBBARD BAKRKTT. 
 
 231 
 
 June 22. Called on Rev. Jo!»n Fullonton, Pro- 
 fessor of Sacred Literature and Pastora» Theology in 
 the Biblical Scihool. This School is prospering, though 
 the number of students is not so large as eoidd '« de- 
 siivd. The New Hampton Literary Institution, also 
 located here, has, the pi-esent year, one hundred and 
 fifty students. To this institution there has been 
 added a new building, costing about eight thousand 
 dollars, which is nearly completed. The afternoon and 
 evening were spent with Kev. Otis R. Baeheler, M.D., 
 who has been a missionary twelve years in Orissa. 
 Here, too, I had an introduction to Mrs. Sutton, 
 formerly Mrs. Coleman, but now the widow of the 
 lute Rev. Dr. Sutton, a missionary sent by the Genei*al 
 Baptists of England. She is now spending the re- 
 mainder of her days in her native land. AIso^ had 
 the pleasure of again meeting Rev. Arthur Miller and 
 lady, who are waiting for a ship to sail for Calcutta, 
 but who, in the meantime, are studying the Oriya 
 language with Dr. Baeheler. Spent a number of hours 
 in the Doctor's study, whose library cofit fifteen 
 hundre<l dollars, containing many valuable works on 
 the Oriental languages, niiuiy of which were bought 
 by himself in London. In addition to his library, he 
 has a large cabinet of curiosities, collected and brought 
 from India, including wearing apparel, water-veasels, 
 war implements, specimens of Hindoo mechanism, 
 shells, fossils, ore8,-and images, together with human ^ 
 skulls, found by the wayside, being those of pilgrims 
 to the temple of Pooree, who sickened and died on the 
 road, uokoawii and uncared for. These objects. 
 
AtJTOBIOGRAPHY OP 
 
 coming from n heathen land engrossed in moral dark- 
 ness, afford to the l)eholder nuich interest. 
 
 June 23. Wrote and studied in the forenoon. In 
 the afternoon, by invitation, visited Rev. Isaac D. 
 Stewart, {wstor of the church, who is engaged in 
 writing the '* History of the Freewill Baptists."* By 
 IHTmission read in manuscript several of the first 
 chapters of the work. Mr. Stewart has collected a 
 large number of records, jiarticularly those kept by 
 Randall in his own hand-writing, beginning with the 
 organization of the first Freewill Baptist Church in 
 1780. 
 
 June 24. Left New Hampton, returned to Bristol, 
 and took the train to Franklin. After waiting two 
 hours, took the northern train, and traveled fifty miles 
 to West Lebanon, on the Connecticut River, ^mssing 
 on the way a number of neat villages, among which 
 were Andover, Danbury, Grafton, and Enfield. w^* 
 
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 CHAPTER XLVI. 
 
 JOURNEY TUROUGH VERMONT. 
 
 
 Crossing the Connecticut River at West I^ebanon, 
 came up the W^hite River, twenty-seven miles, to 
 Sharon, Vermont. Here I took private conveyance, 
 six miles, to Strafford, traveling irt an open wagon in 
 the rain. As I entered Strafford, a strange feeling. 
 
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8ET.AH IIIBBAnD BARRETT. 
 
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 [joral dark- 
 
 enoon. In 
 r. Isaac D. 
 engaR*^ in 
 i8t8."* By 
 of the first 
 , ooUectecl a 
 oee kept by 
 ing with the 
 (t Church in 
 
 led to Bristol, 
 waitijig two 
 led fifty mi^«8 
 liver, passing 
 among whicli 
 bfield. 
 
 '^est licbanon, 
 
 i/en miles, to 
 
 Lte conveyance, 
 
 I open wagon in 
 
 Wange feeling, 
 
 rill Baptist Print- 
 
 niin^rlcfl with joy and sadness, came over my mind. 
 ThoiightH of country, homo, and friends, passed 
 vividly l)efore me. Passing from the upj)er to the 
 lower village, two and a half miles apart, every object 
 upon which I gazed revived many tender associations 
 of the paat, bringing to memory incidents T had from 
 a child often heard repeated by my parents. There 
 stands the church in which they worshiped a half- 
 century ago, and not far distant are the graves of their 
 parents. In the immediate vicinity also is the farm on 
 which my mother was born, and where the first years 
 of her life were s|)ent. But great changes have since 
 taken place. Though the original buildings are de- 
 molishwl and the occupants gone, yet the rocks and 
 hills rcmnin as monuments of the past. Still, too, are 
 heard, as formerly, the deep murmurs of the Oniponi- 
 jionoosnc, with its numerous cascades. And here am 
 I, a lone wanderer, permitted to visit the homes and 
 the graves of my ancestors, who iramigmted to this 
 State when it was a dense wilderness. While behold- 
 ing the improvements since made, together with the 
 consideration that all the early settlers have long since 
 gone down to the grave, emotions were pro<luced such 
 as I never had exj)erienced, forcing me to give unre- 
 strained expression to my feelings in tears. In a few 
 years, if not sooner, I, too, shall pass away as my 
 fathers have done. 
 
 June 26. Attended a meeting in the south part of 
 the town, at the Coppcms Hill. There was in attend- 
 ance a good audience, whase candid attention evinced a 
 degree of interest not common. This was the first 
 meeting I attended in Vermont, and will be re- . 
 
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 234 
 
 AUTOBIOOIUPHY OF 
 
 iiifinibcred with pleasure when time and distance may 
 long intervene. Here, u.^ well as in other plufHiH, ai« 
 Riuny humble, sincere worshipers. 
 
 JcLY 1. Acoompanietl by ray uncle, — Martin Bar- 
 rett, — visited the graves of my grand-parents for the 
 first, and perhaps last, time. In the afternoon went to 
 I'hetfonl, an adjoining town. On our return called at 
 the Copper and Copperas Works in Stratford, which 
 supply a liirge {lortion of the country, east and west, 
 with copperas of a superior quality. There is alao a 
 great amount of copper ore, which yields about six per 
 cent of pure copper. The works are owned and car- 
 ried on by a company in Boston. 
 
 July 3. Attendc<l meeting at South Strafford. To 
 the church in this place, which now numbers one 
 hundred and twenty-seven members, my parents once 
 belonged. The congregation, though entire stmngers 
 to me, were, some of them, familiarly acquainted with 
 my parents, who removed from the place more than 
 forty years since. During the day, especially through 
 the exercises of worsliip, my mind was occupietl with 
 reflections of the most solemn nature. 
 
 July 4. Spent most of " Independence Day " in 
 my ro(jnJ, busily employed in reading and study. The 
 morning was frosty and the day cool, seeming more 
 like December than July. Stoves, well heated, were 
 things of necessity as well as comfort. Ladies and 
 gentlemen, riding out, were dressed in winter attire. 
 Toward evening visited several members of the 
 church, and enjoyed profitable interviews. 
 '' July 5. Had another cold morning, which makes 
 the third frost since the month commenced. The 
 
itance may 
 
 lartin Bar- 
 ents for the • 
 oon went to 
 ,rn called at X 
 fford, which 
 at aud we»t, 
 ure iti also a 
 ibout six F'^ 
 ued and car- 
 
 Jtrafford. To 
 nurobere one 
 r parents once 
 jtire sti-angtrs 
 xiuainted with 
 loe more than 
 cially throJigh 
 occupied with 
 
 lence Day " in 
 id study. The 
 seeming more 
 \\ heated, were 
 Ladies and 
 winter attire, 
 [nibers of the 
 
 !W8. 
 
 r, which makes 
 kime^ced'^ Z^^*" 
 
 whole season, thus far, has been uncommonly cold and 
 backward, greatly retarding vegetation. The crops in 
 this country, under the most favorable circumstances, 
 arc comparatively light, but present appearances in- 
 dicate an almost total failure. And what is more to be 
 dreaded, is stern winter which, during a great portion 
 of the year, holds absolute sway. ^' (ftJ«*«». 
 
 July 6. Attended monthly meeting with the 
 church in Strafford, and spoke with much freedom. 
 The meeting was well attended, and a large number 
 bore testimony to the truth as it is in Christ Jesus. 
 This church is th« oldest Freewill Baptist Church in 
 the State. Rev. Aaron Buzzell, now deceased, was its 
 first pastor, and sustained that relation forty-seven 
 years. Its present pastor is Rev. J. D. Cross, whose 
 labors have been successful. ri'iwif**' rj 'r*;wr, 
 
 July 8. After a stay of two weeks, left Strafford 
 at ten o'clock, and went by stage ten miles, through 
 Thetford, Union Village, and Norwich, to Ompompo- 
 noosuc. At the latter place took the train to Hartford, 
 ten miles down the Connecticut River. At two 
 o'clock, took the Vermont Central Railway for Mont- 
 pelier, sixty-three miles. The high, splenditl bridge 
 over White River, at Woodstock Station, which I 
 crossed two weeks ago, was now burned down. The 
 passengers were, therefore, compel l«l to cross the river 
 in a ferry-l)oat, and ascend a hjgh enilMinkment, to 
 reach the cars on the other side. Af^er waiting an 
 hour for the baggage to follow, got again under way, 
 passing up the White River for some distance through 
 a hilly region qf country. The pripHpal towns and 
 villages on the way, were Sharon, Royalton, Bethel, 
 
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AUTonioanAPiiY op 
 
 Kuiulolpli, Bruiiitrce, Granvillo, Ilijxhury, Nortlifield, 
 uiul Berlin. Mont|>elier is sitiiateil on thv Oniun 
 Biver, neiir the center of tlie State, and l^-canie the 
 Bcut of government in 1805. Though uneven and 
 Biirroundcd by hills, it is pleasant and romnntio. The 
 State-house is equal to any in New England, the dome 
 rising thirty-six feet above the ridge, making the 
 whole height from the ground one hundred feet. The 
 walls, columns, and cornioes are com|)08e<l of Barre 
 granite, and the dome and roofs covered with copper. 
 
 From Montpelier, went forty miles to Burlington, 
 following the windings of the Onion River, which 
 flows through a low defile of the Green Mountains. 
 Near Montpelier this river is quite small, which, in the 
 West, would come tinder the appellation of creek; but, 
 as it is descended, it presents a more formidable appear- 
 ance, and may very appropriately be calknl a river. 
 Aller passing the mountains, the hills, which ut first 
 were so prominent, begin to recede, and wide, level, 
 beautiful tracts of land take their place, which are said 
 to be very fertile. The towns passed on the route 
 were Middlesex, Watcrbury, Duxbury, Bolton, Rich- 
 mond, Jericho, Williston, Essex, and Winooski. 
 When we entered Burlington, the King of day was 
 setting in his splendor, and the Queen of night rising 
 ill her glory. 
 
 Though Burlington is the largest and handsomest 
 town in the State, yet Lake Champlain had more at- 
 tractions than the city with all its embt^llishments. 
 Not a breeze was perceivable. Its pellucid waters lay 
 in repose, resembling a sea of glass. From the wharf 
 could be seen the State of New York, ten miles dis- 
 
NortlificW, 
 the Onion 
 ,K-canie the 
 neven and 
 intic. The 
 1, the iloine 
 naking the 
 1 feet. The 
 js\ of Barre 
 with copper. 
 Burlington, 
 Liver, which 
 
 Mountains, 
 wliich, in the 
 f crei'k ; but, 
 liable appear- 
 lUcil a river, 
 ivhifh at first 
 I witle, level, 
 fhich are said 
 on the route 
 
 iolton, Rich- 
 Winooski. 
 of day was 
 night rising 
 
 handsomest 
 I had more at- 
 nbtAllishments. 
 waters lay 
 the wharf 
 I ten miles dis- 
 
 BKT.AH 11 1 nil Ann lunnKiT. 
 
 tiiiit, on tlic opposite short'. L<Ktitt'd iiere is tlin TJni- 
 vt-isity of Vermont, from the dome of wliit-h the view 
 M one of tlie most interesting and vuriegate<l of any in 
 tiie conntry. It is endowed by the State with twenty- 
 nine tliotisand acres of land, furnishing nn annual rev- 
 enue of f'2,5()0. Here have been remarkable con- 
 versions to Protestantism, eight adults in one day hav- 
 ing publicly renounced the church of Rome. Two of 
 this ntuuber were men of education, sent ont as faith- 
 ful missionyries to the States, among the Freueh. By 
 many their lives are thought to be in danger. One of 
 them was conspicuous as a Bible-burner at Champlain, 
 some years ago, who represents- his con8<;ience as his 
 tormentor. 
 
 July 9. Ivcft Burlington, returned to Essex 
 Junction, and proceeded toward the north part of the 
 State, pnrsuing u course nearly parallel with the lake. 
 Passed Colchester and Milton, and then came to La- 
 moile River, which was crossed upon a fine bridge. 
 Passing next through Georgia, entered St. Albans, u 
 large town, but considerably obscured by trees and 
 shrubbery. The next place of importance was Swan- 
 ton, on the Missisque River. Next came to Missisque 
 Bay, over which the train pas.scd on a bri<lge, the bay 
 being only about a mile wide at this point. Thence to 
 Alburgh, which lies between the bay and the lake. 
 The way from Burlington to this place, a distance of 
 fifty miles, was scarcely at all obstructed by hills. ^'-^'^^ 
 
AUTOBIOOIUrHY OF 
 
 CHAPTER XLVII 
 
 TOUR THnOUOH CANADA. 
 
 
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 Crossed the foot of Lake Cbnmplain on a draw- 
 bri(l){o, uiul (mine to Rouw-'s Point, near the line hc- 
 twi-en Canada Kast anil the State of New York, which 
 18 a great port of entry, as well as thoroughfare. After 
 having our haggiige in.x|K'C't«>d by a cuMtom-liouso of- 
 ficer, took the Champlain and 8t. I^awrence RailnKid 
 to Montreal, ft)rty-iive niiles distant, and for the first 
 time enteiod Quwn Victoria's dominions. Passed 
 along the Sorel or Richelieu River to La Colle; thence 
 to St. John's, twenty-three miles north of the line. 
 From Rouse's Point to this place, the country is level, 
 beautiful, and productive. From St. John's to Mont- 
 real, twenty-one miles, the roifd also extends over a 
 level section of country. The lands are well im- 
 proved, are laid off in regular order, nnd are inclosed 
 l)y substantial rail-fences. Toward evening reached 
 the St. Lawrence, which presents a majestic appear- 
 ance, Iwing at this point two miles wide. From the 
 cars stepped into a large steam ferry, which moved 
 H|>ee<lily across the rapid current, landing us safely 
 upon the elegant wharf of Montreal. Thence was con- 
 veyed free of charge to the TemiM^ranee Hotel, on Col- 
 lege Street. Nearly opjxisite this house, inclosed by a 
 stone-wall ten feet high, is the most nott.d Roman 
 Catholic college in Ameripi. As might be ex|)ected at 
 n temp<'rance house, all was order and sobriety, for 
 wliicih mucli prai.xe is duo to the noble-he.irted |>roprie- 
 tor, Mr. Duchjs. Hence, felt nt home, without fear pf 
 
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 on a draw- 
 the line l>c- 
 York, which 
 jlifure. After 
 om-li<)»»p <>'- 
 ;nce Ilnih*«Ki(l 
 1 for the first 
 ions. Passed 
 CoUe ; thence 
 , of the line, 
 untry is U^vel, 
 un's to Mont- 
 tttcnds over a 
 lire well ini- 
 d are inch>8ed 
 pning reached 
 ijestic ai)|>ear- 
 e. From the 
 which moved 
 |ing na safely 
 cnce was co«j- 
 lotel, on Col- 
 inclosed by a 
 no't.d Roman 
 be exi)cctcd at 
 sobriety, for 
 k\rted propri**- 
 kithout fear pf 
 
 molestation by drnnkards and gamblers, who are al- 
 ways a grt^t annoyance to the weary truv«'ler. 
 
 Montreal is situated on Montreal Island, at the foot 
 of Mount Koyal, from which it derives its name. It 
 is at the iiead of sloop navigation, — one liundrtHi and 
 wventy miles aiNivc QnelxH*. The streets are irregu- 
 lar, but well ;»aved and neat. A large portion of the 
 buildings urc made of stone, in the most durable form. 
 Notre Dame Street, one mile long, is to Montreal what 
 Ilroadway is to New York — the promenade of ilishion- 
 able life and retail trade. The Victoria Briilge across 
 the St. Lawrence, now in course of construction, 
 will, when finished, form one of the most interesting 
 siM-cimens of human ingenuity and skill on the Ameri- 
 can continent. Its length will be 10,284 fi-et, — a lit.le 
 lews th;in two miles. It will have a truck for rail-cars, 
 and on each side a balcony for foot travelers. It is to 
 Ik! built on the tubular principle, and will rest on 
 twenty-four piers and two abutments of linu>stone 
 masonry. The estimated cost of this gigantic structure 
 is ?0,2 50,000. 
 
 July 10. In the forenoon attended service at the 
 Presbyterian Church of Scotland, on Great St. Jan\e8 
 Street, a wide and liaiidsomc avenue, ujwn which are 
 IfKiati-d most of the banks and insurance offices. The 
 clergyman, of course, was a Scot(;hman, as his brogue 
 and pronunciation evidently indicated. But he pos- 
 sessed some of the original elements of oratory, an<l his 
 sermon was gowl in its subject, tliouf,dit, and style, lie 
 endeavored to show the superior excellencies of religion, 
 reproving and exposing the sins of the age, and es- 
 j)ecially those of his own city. His «lisc<mr8e was in- 
 
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 deed one of mori!:, ami, if practict-tl, would produce a 
 groat moral revolution iu the world. In the afternoon 
 attended a religious celebration at the Roman Catholic 
 or French Cathetlral, oh Notre Dame Street, fronting 
 the Place d'Arms, which was largely a':jnded. The 
 priests, friars, and nuns could, by their peculiar cos- 
 tumes, be easily distinguished. Though the sun shone 
 with his wonted brilliancy, they had lighted tapers, 
 during the burning of which their religious ceremonies 
 were enthusiastically performed. Not le&s than two- 
 thirds of the population of this city, which numbers 
 eighty thousand, are French and French-Canadian 
 Ottthoiics. The appearance of this cathedral excels 
 any thing of the kind in the Unfted States. It is two 
 hundred and fifty teet long, and one hundred and 
 thirty-four wide, with six towers; the three belonging 
 to the main front are two huadred and twenty feet 
 high. The principal window is sixty-four feet by 
 thirty-two. It has a magnificent set of bells, o:ie of' 
 which weighs thirteen tons. Its architecture is in the 
 Gothic style, and the building will seat ten thousand/ 
 The space under the eilifice is occupied as a cemetery, 
 in which the more opulent of the Roman Catholics are 
 interred. The Catholics also have a number of 
 diurchi^s, colleges, seminaries, and nunneries, — all of 
 which are elegant structures, built at immense cost, 
 probably in part froni (tontributions extorted from vliC 
 laboring, suifering poor. In the evening Mr. .Togui'th 
 Cliauuder Cangooly, a firahmin of high caste and con- 
 vert to Christianity, gjive a narrative of his religious 
 experience in the Unitarian Church, Beaver Hall. 
 July 11. At eight left Montreal, and was sub- 
 
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 id, would produce a 
 1. In the afternoon 
 the Rt>mun Catholic 
 iiue Street, fronting 
 rely a'.onded. The 
 { their peouHar cos- 
 hough the sun shone <■- 
 had lighted tapers, 
 religious ceremonies 
 Not less than two- 
 jity, which numbers 
 id French-Canadian 
 his cathedral excels 
 L'd States. It is two 
 d one hundred and 
 ; the three belonging 
 red and twenty feet 
 9 sixty-four feet by 
 set of bells, one of 
 architecture is in the 
 11 seat ten thousand, 
 npied as a cemetery, 
 Roman Catholics are 
 have a number of 
 1 nunneries, — all of 
 ilt at immense cost, 
 ns extorted from vhc 
 evening Mr. Jogntth 
 
 high caste and con- 
 tive of his religious 
 
 1, Beaver Hall, 
 treal, and was sub- 
 
 SELAH HIDBARD BARUETr. 
 
 241 
 
 jected to a long ride to the depot, at the termination 
 of Victoria Bridge. Leaving for the West on the 
 Grand Trunk Railway, jKissetl the La Chine Canal; 
 thence across the Island of Montreal, having a view 
 of Lake St. Louis, formed by the confluence of the 
 Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers. Crassed Ottawa 
 River on a railroad bridge, at which the river and its 
 islands afford a scone almost unrivaled. Near here 
 is St Anne's, a French-Canadian village of several 
 hundred inhabitanto, containing a Catholic church and 
 several other edifices Passed next over Isle Perot, 
 about two miles wide, and also another branch of the 
 beautiful Ottawa. The railroad track from this place, 
 which is the dividing line of Canada East and Canada 
 West, runs near the St. Lawrence River, through a 
 fertile and delightful region of country. The next 
 town of importance paaswl, was Lancaster, inhabited 
 mostly by people of Scotch descent. It ia situatetl on 
 Lake St. Francis, which is an expansion of the river 
 St. Liiwrence. Ten miles further is Cornwell, at the 
 foot of the Long Saut Rapids, at which there is a good 
 steamboat landing. Tlu-nct> to Dickinson's Landing, 
 Aultsburg, Williamsburg, Matilda, and Prescott, the 
 latter town being situated on tiie north bank of tlu; St. 
 Lawrenco, opposite Ogdeusburg, New York. Thence 
 through a level country to Kemptville, Ottawa City, 
 and Brock ville, the last named place being one of the 
 most important stations on the railroad line, which 
 contains several thousand inhabitants. 
 
 Came next to Kingston, capital of Frontenao 
 County and formerly capital of the province. It is 
 advantageously situated on the north-east extremity of 
 
 !il!l 
 
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 242 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OP 
 
 Lake Ontario, nearly two Handred miles Prom Menfi- 
 real. The priacip;',? public buildings are the City 
 Hall, Conrt-house, i^oman Cathedral, Queon'a Col- 
 lege, College of Regiv'>3oli8, General Hospital, Hotel 
 Dieu, a nunnery, and twenty churches. Two miles 
 west, on the outskirts of the city, stands the Provincial 
 Penitentiary. Passing some small towns, came next to 
 Colborne, a flourishing place, and a goo«l landing for 
 vessels; thence to Cobourg, also on the lake shore, 
 nearly opposite the mouth of the Genesee River, where 
 the lake attains its greatest width. It is the seat of 
 Victoria College, established by the Provincial Legis- 
 lature in 1842. Next tf) Port Hope, a port of entry, 
 likewise on the lake ; thence to Oshawa, where I saw a 
 Chippewa Indian partially intoxicated, who was 
 severely reproved by a Catholic priest that had accom- 
 panied us from Montreal. He took the reproof with- 
 out apparent resentment, and acknowledge<l his fault. 
 Thence to the city of Toronto, where we arrived at 
 nine o'clock, having traveled three hundred and 
 thirty-three miles in fourteen hours. Toronto is situ- 
 ated on a bay of the same nafbe, partly separated from 
 Lake Ontario by a narrow sandy beach. Located here 
 are the University of Toronto, Trinity College, the 
 Lunatic Asylum, the Custom-house, the Post-office, 
 and the English and Roman Cathedrals. ■■>■■ 
 
 
 U"«j-*"',- 
 
 'f!.<t,i.,'. Xt 
 
ii-1 
 
 from Mont- 
 ire the CSty 
 Queen's Col- 
 spital, Hotel 
 Two miles 
 he Provincial 
 came next to 
 d landing for 
 le lake shore, 
 ! River, where 
 ia the seat of 
 )vincial Legis- 
 port of entry, 
 where I saw a 
 ed, who was 
 hat had accom- 
 i reproof with- 
 fedge<l his fault, 
 we arrived at 
 hundred and 
 Joronto is situ- 
 separated from 
 Located here^ 
 :y College, the 
 ;he Post-office, 
 
 :;jC<i!^!;|.M'fty',*;'-. 
 
 8EI-AH HIBRABD BARRETT. WU 
 
 CHAPTER XLVIIL'te J^^Sfv/ 
 
 VISIT TO NIAGARA FALLS. » 
 
 July 12, 1859. Si)ent the morning in distributing 
 books, after which resunjcd my journey. Twelve miles 
 from Toronto, came to Port Credit, at the mouth of a 
 small river flowing into the lake. Next went eiglit 
 miles to Oakville, a business |>Iace, which has an ex- 
 cellent harbor; next four miles to Bronte, a small vil- 
 lage; thence six miles to Wellingtou Stiuare, a place 
 of considerable business. Next seven miles to Hamil- 
 ton, on Burlington Bay, at the extreuie west end of 
 Lake Ontario. Although a rtew town, it has thirty 
 thousand inhabitants, and is rapidly improving, both 
 in wealth and jjopulation. Leaving Hamilton, went 
 thirty-two miles to St. Catharine's, situated on the line 
 of tlie Welland Canal. It is a thriving, prosperous 
 town, in the midst of a rich section of country. The 
 Artesian Well, a mineral fountain five hun.lnMl and 
 fifty leet deep, is said to be highly beueficia in- 
 valids. • 
 
 Procee<ling eleven uiiles further, ca j to Suspension 
 Bridge, over Niagara River, two miles below the Falls. 
 From Niagara City, or Sus|»ension Bridge, took private 
 conveyance up the river to Niagara Village, New 
 York, situated near the aitaract ; thence to Bath Is- 
 land on a bridge, which is conne<;ted with the main- 
 land ; and thence on another bridge over the surging 
 rapids to Goat Island, which contains seventy-five 
 acres, covered with a thick heavy growth of timber. 
 This island divides the falls into two parts, called the 
 
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 244 
 
 AUTOBIOGKAPHY GP 
 
 Amerirain and Canada Falls, Froceetlincr ftround ttie 
 islami, liad'a view of the Three Sistera, which are three 
 coi tir.ious islands, aitnated in the edge of the rapids, 
 a short distnf ..'e from Goat Island. Cunie next to the 
 Torraphin Tower, forty-five feet high, which stands 
 upon the craggetl (iliffs, just alnive the cataract. From 
 its top had a magnificent view of the bright green 
 waters from above, which are instantly changed to 
 snowy whiteness Iwhjw, together with the ascending 
 clond of spray, and arched rainbows of golden colors. 
 Next visited the memorable spot where Sam. Patch, as 
 if madly infatuatetl, ma«le his fearful leap in the deep 
 abyss below the falls, and who at last lobt his life by 
 similar daring feats. 
 
 Returning to Niagara City, recrosHe<l Suspension 
 Bridge, which of ibtelf is a great artificial curiosity, 
 being two huntlred and fifty feet high, eight hundred 
 long, and twenty-four wide. From the bridge also 
 had a distant view of the fulls. Came then to Clifton, 
 on the Omadian side, and, proc(«ding again up the 
 river, had a still better view of the descending raging 
 floo<l from the projecting c4iff called Table Rot^k. Be- 
 ing provided with water-proof giirments, descended be- 
 low this rook, and, Tollowing an exi)erienced guide, 
 passed behind the great falling sheet of water to Termi- 
 nation Rock, being two hundred and thirty feet behind 
 the Great Horse Shoe Fall. Although partially 
 blinded and completely drenched with spray, and al- 
 most stunned by the deafining, constant roar of the 
 tumultuous waters, yet a feeling of sublimity insensi- 
 bly stole over my mind while beholding on one side 
 the lofty perpendicular ledge, and on the other side 
 
around tlie 
 I'll are three 
 
 the rapids, 
 
 next to the 
 hich stands 
 •act. From 
 )right green 
 
 changed to 
 le ascending 
 i)lden colors, 
 m. Patch, as 
 
 in the deep 
 t hia life by 
 
 ision 
 al curiosity, 
 ght hundred 
 
 bridge also 
 in to Clifton, 
 igain up the 
 iiding raging 
 
 Roitk. Be- 
 lescended be- 
 cnced guide, 
 ter to Termi- 
 y feet behind 
 gh partially 
 
 .ray. 
 
 and al- 
 
 roar of the 
 mity insensi- 
 
 on one side 
 le other side 
 
 SSLAfi niBBATlD BARIIKTT. 
 
 the vast sheet of falling water, and at my feet the 
 white foaming, heaving billows, rolling and tumbling 
 with maddening fury. I caught the inspiration of the 
 moment, and had at least some faiut cojiceptions of the 
 power of Omni|K)tence. But such a scene can not be 
 adequately described. One can see, feel, and realize it, 
 but can never give f. faithful jiortraiture of this great- 
 est natural wonder of the world. It must be seen by 
 one's self, in order to have a full and proper apprecia- 
 ation of it as it really exists ; for there is no skill, no 
 art, no poetry, no eloquence, by which a correct im- 
 pression can be prwlucetl upon the mind ua seen and 
 realized by the actual behobler. ,Mv \ ," ;«.>! S>^;. 
 
 July 14. At five o'clock saw ifonsieur Blondon, a 
 Frenchman, perform a most wonderful feat across 
 Niagara River, in the presence of about ten thousand 
 persons. He promenaded a two-inch rope, extending 
 from the American and Canadian banks, about half 
 way between the Falls and the bridge, and in plain 
 sight of both. The distance across was about one 
 thousand feet, and from the water nearly two hundred. 
 He first walked backwards, from the American shore 
 to the opposite one, using a balancing pole, thirty- 
 eight feet long, weigiiing more than forty pounds. 
 Afler an intervu. of nearly an hour, he returned with 
 a wheel-barrow, with, the handles attached to a belt 
 around his waist, carrying the pole in his hands. 
 Many sup|K)sed that it would be im{M)ssible to perform 
 this difficult feat, and that he would consecpiently meet 
 a melancholy fate. But he reached the shore in 
 thirty-one minutes, with apparent ease and dexterity, 
 stopping twice ou the way to rest. In addition to this 
 
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 246 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 he permitted Captain Trivis, when crossing the first 
 time, to perforate his hat with a bullet from a boat be- 
 low, holding the hat in his hand. It is, indeed, dif- 
 ficult to tell what men will yet do. But one thing is 
 certain that such feats, thongh daring and extraordi-r 
 nary, arc attended with no good results. ^ 
 
 July 15. Resumed ray journey in Canada, having, 
 to my great satisfaction, sjicnt two and a half days at 
 the Falls. Left SuHpcnsion Bridge on the morn- 
 ing train, and in ei^ht hours travcletl two hundred and 
 twenty-nine miles to Windsor, on the Detroit River. 
 First returned to Hamilton, on Burlington Bay, and 
 thence on the route through Dundas, Paris, Wood- 
 stock, Ingcrsoll, London, and Chatham, some distance 
 north of Lake Erie. IjoikIou, situat^'d on the Thames, 
 contains about fifteen tlitmsand inhabitants, and is sur- 
 rounded by a ri<;h, pleasant farming country. Here is 
 spa(>e enough to build a city as large as old London be- 
 yond the sea ; but from prtseiit ap|>earance8 it will be 
 centuries before it will even approximate to it. Chat- 
 ham, though leas in population, is also situated in a most 
 delightful place, in the midst of a good farming i^ion. 
 In this town a large jK)rtion of tlie population consists 
 of fugitives from slaveiy. Fnnu vhat could be icurned, 
 they are as provident and snccfesful in obtaining a 
 Hul>sisten(!e as a large class of the white jiopulation. 
 Soon atk'r leaving Chatham, passed over a low, wet, 
 level prairie, wholly uninhabited, after which came to 
 Lake 8t. Clair, on the b;inks of which the (wrs ran for 
 some miles. As the day was excessively warm, it was 
 refreshing to eiyoy the cool breezes, wafted from the 
 lake. And, lastly, came to Windsor, the termiuus of 
 
':" x:' 
 
 ng the first 
 I) a boat be- 
 iiulced, dif- 
 [)ue thing is 
 i extraordi- 
 
 ida, having, 
 half days at ■ 
 
 the morn- 
 liimdred and 
 3troit River, 
 on Buy, and 
 uris, Wood- 
 Dme distance 
 the Timnies, 
 3, and is nur- 
 ;ry. Here is 
 
 Ijondon be- 
 f8 it will be 
 to it. Chat- 
 itcd in a most 
 niing region. 
 It ion oonsista 
 d be icyrnetl, 
 
 obtaining a 
 imputation. 
 
 a low, wet, 
 licU came to 
 
 oars ran for 
 warm, it was 
 tod from the 
 ! terinimis of 
 
 8ELAH UIBBAra) BABBETT. Wff- 
 
 the Great Weslei'n Ran way, and the end of my 
 journey in British America. 
 
 
 M- 
 
 ..^■ifM^m isss'^- 
 
 CHAPTER X L I X» .-^m 
 
 VISIT TO MICHIGAN. 
 
 ..JWi-t;'^' 
 
 Reached Detroit, Michigan, having crossed at 
 Windsor the Detroit River, whicli is about half a mile 
 wide. The city is situated on the north shore of said 
 river, and is seven miles from Lake St. Clair, and 
 eighteen miles from Lake Erie. The Detroit River, 
 therefore, connects the two lakes, and is only twenty- 
 five niilfs long. Detix)it is the oldest and largest city 
 in the State, and was first visited by the French in 
 1610; but its legitimate settlement did not commence 
 until 1701, at which time a fort was erected, called 
 " Ponohartrain." It was colonized as a fur trading 
 post by the French, an(' continuetl in their military oc- 
 cupation until Novenil)er 29, 1760, when the British 
 assumed {)osses8ion. Bnt they found a formidable foe 
 in the renowned Indian warrior, Pontiac, who, with 
 unparalleled skill and sagacity, simultaneously de- 
 stroyed all the North-western garrisons of the British, 
 from Mackinac to Western New York, being thirteen 
 in number. In 1776, the United States, by virtue of 
 the revolution against the King of Great Britain, be- 
 came }X)ssessed of Detroit. In 1812, it again fell into 
 the hands of the British, but in 1813 was retaken by 
 the American army, and the territorial government re- 
 organized. General Lewis Cass was ap].K)iuted as 
 
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248 
 
 AUTOniCKJRAPHY OF 
 
 governor, who immediately removed to Detroit, where 
 he has siDce resided. In August, 1817, Jamea Mon- 
 roe, then President of the United States, visited this 
 place, being the only President that ever visited it 
 while holding the office. His arrival was celebrated 
 by many public demonstrations, end, when leaving, the 
 citizens generously presented him with a span of horses 
 and a carriage, with which he returned to Washington 
 by laud. 
 
 In the evening, though much ftitigued by my recent 
 travels, attended a meeting at Dr. Duffield's church, 
 State Street. T!ie attendance was small, and nothing 
 of particulai ip'.i.ortance occuri-ctl. There are here 
 about thirty church edifices, some of which are ele- 
 gantly finished. In this city, the past year has, re- 
 ligiously speaking, been one of exciting interest. Ac- 
 cording to the public prints, one thousand have been 
 brought to n knowledge of the truth through Jesus 
 Christ. Many other towns and cities in the State 
 have likewise shared in the work of grace, and 
 churches of all denominations have had large addi- 
 tions. Many who were sunk in the depths of moral 
 }»(»lliition, have been re-instnted in the image of their 
 Maker, and are now wielding an influence on the side 
 of virtue and religion. After the close of service, 
 walked across the city to my hotel, the full moon, in 
 addition to the gas-lights, rendering the walk delight- 
 some. But the exceasive heat of tiie evening was such, 
 that I obtaine<3 no sleep until a late hour, hav'jig to sit 
 up much of the night. 
 
 July 16. Pursued my journey on the seven-o'clock 
 train. The first town on the way worthy of note was 
 
 »liA ' ife' 
 
 H m. i J !'' »J l llT « .W.W <> M W 
 
1 
 
 1 
 
 )etroit, where 
 James Mon- 
 i, visited this 
 irer visited it 
 raa celebrated 
 n leaving, the 
 apan of horses 
 .) Washington 
 
 by my recent 
 ield's church, 
 and nothing 
 lere are here 
 rhich are ele- 
 year has, re- 
 interest. Ac- 
 iid have been 
 through Jesus 
 in the State 
 grace, and 
 d large addi- 
 pths of moral 
 nage of their 
 ee on the side 
 se of service, 
 'ull moon, in 
 walk delight- 
 ing was such, 
 hav'iig to sit 
 
 seven- o'clock 
 y of note was 
 
 KKT.AII HinSAnD BAUUKTr. 
 
 249 
 
 Monroe, near Lake Erie; the next was Adrian, 
 8tventy-f(.ur mileh from Detroit. The divine blessing 
 still rests upon the churches of this place. To the 
 Plymouth Church, at a late communion, thirty were 
 added to its membership, ami a large accession is still 
 ex{)ected. At this place exchanged cars, and took the 
 Michigan Southern and Indiana Northern Railroad 
 for Hil'sdale, thirty-three miles distant. On this road, 
 a few days since, near South B«'nd, an accident 
 hapi)ened which was attended with the most fatal con- 
 sequences. This scene of disaster occurred about mid- 
 night, occasioned by a flood removing a culvert, 
 leaving a wide gap in the road. This circumstance 
 was unknown, and the train, with all on board, con- 
 sisting of one hundred and fifty persons, were sud- 
 <lenly precipitated into a disuial swamp below. Very 
 few escjiped unhurt, and forty-one were killed. A 
 lady who had escaped, ran wildly alx)ut, seeking her 
 family— a husband and five children— until daylight 
 broke, when she found them all dead ! With bursts 
 of grief, she went to a fiirm-house, a few yards off, 
 where, after sitting some minutes, the wretched wife 
 an<l mother expired. The excitement caused by this 
 awful catiistroj.he had not yet abatc<l, and was the 
 chief topic of conversation on hoard of the present train. 
 At twelve, reached Hillsdale, and was glad to sj)end 
 the aft.erno<»n in rest, the he-at being very oppressive. 
 Just at night, as the sun was receding, called on Rev. 
 Ransom Dunn, Professor of Mental and Moral Phi- 
 losophy and Natural Theology in Hillsdale College, 
 locsited in this place. He C(>iiducte<l me through the 
 various tlepartments of the building, whicn stands on 
 
 'i 
 
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250 
 
 ArTonioonAniY of 
 
 n luindrtome eniinpin-e, having from tlip top a 'H)in- 
 inaiKliii)!; view <if" u larj^ r^v>|)e of munitry. The iiiBti- 
 tutiou ix Mitiiah-*! on a hit of twi'nty-fiv« acres, a purt 
 of whioh is cultivated by tlie steward. The biiihling, 
 coni|K)He«l of hri<'k, \h tw<» hiindrtHi and sixty-two feet 
 long, with a depth varyinjf from li>rty to sixty fwet, 
 nud IH four Htorien hii^i . Wlien finished, it will have 
 iipwHrdn of twenty puhli<f rooms, and one hundre<l and 
 ten private nxiniR, sufficit^nt to acoonini(Mlate two 
 liundred and twenty stntlents. The eollejje is o|>en to 
 iMtth sexes, and the studies are arrunge<1 in tiiree de- 
 partments — C'ol!ej!;e Conrw, Ln<Ues' Course, and En- 
 glish and S<'ientifii! Course. Of the three hundred 
 students, about forty are (]nalifyin<; thems<>lvert in ref- 
 erence to the ministry, an<] ont*-half of this number 
 have already entered u|H)n the w(»rk. 
 
 July 17. Attended tiire*' meetings at the c'oliege 
 (jliajK'l, and heard two goisl dis(x>urs(!S by Professor 
 Dunn, distinguislunl for his pulpit ehH]uence. At one 
 of these nii-etings I had the pleasure of addressing the 
 students upon points rt^luting to their prospective use- 
 fulness. The audience's were large, and g(K)d order 
 prevailed. The church in this place, within eighteen 
 mouths, has had an extensive revival, during which 
 one hundred were added, upon profession of their faith. 
 It is confidently ho|)e<l that not only the students but 
 the surrounding conununity will be greatly blessed by 
 such an institution as the college now promises to be. 
 Being p«M"8onally acquainted with several members of 
 the faculty and a nimiber of the students, I mingled 
 freely with then), and formed some new aeqiuiintanctes. 
 Was informed that a distressing calamity occurred 
 
8ELAH IIIDUARD DARKKTT. 
 
 tif 
 
 le top a *^ni- 
 y. Tlie iiiRti- 
 « acrp«, a part 
 The buililing, 
 sixty -two feet 
 to sixty feet, 
 k1, it will liave 
 JO hundred and 
 )i)\ni(Klate two 
 llet^c is o|>on to 
 hI in three de- 
 iHirse, aiul En- 
 tliree hundred 
 :^inst>lvt>ri in rcf- 
 u( thin nunilKT 
 
 9 at tlie <!ollege 
 !» by Professor 
 [uenee. At one 
 aditressing the 
 ospective use- 
 ind gfKxl order 
 within eighteen 
 during which 
 >n of tlieir faith. 
 ie students but 
 eatly blessed by 
 •romises to be. 
 ral nieniWrs of 
 •nts, I mingled 
 acquaintances, 
 lainity occurred 
 
 south of this county, nt a Fourth of-.Tuly colebrntion. 
 N«'ar tlic cl()He I' the celebration, a party ot" nearly 
 thirty went out for a pleasure excurNion on a small 
 lake adjoining; but the boat, being insuiliciont, sunk, 
 and, sad to relate, eleven were drowned. Seven of the 
 number were residents of Reading Village, Ilillwlalo 
 County, whose Amends were attended hy Pntfessor 
 Dunn, who preached from Isaiah xlii, 23: "Who 
 among you will give ear to this? Who will hearken 
 and hear for the time to come?" On this mournful 
 occa.^on, there were present three thousand peiNons, 
 who were deeply aflectnl in taking a last hnik of the 
 sleeping dead. Like some, anciently, " they mourntHl 
 wilii a great and very sore lamentation." One of the 
 deceascil was a teacher of the village school; itnother 
 was a leading singer of the choir of the Freewill Bap- 
 tist Church at Reading Village. They are, therefore, 
 greatly missed in the community of which they were 
 members. The other ftair were Imried at other places. 
 It is to be hoped that this melancholy event may bu 
 sanctified to the spiritual good of the comnuuiity in 
 general, as well as to the more intimate friends of the 
 departed. . . 
 
 . '5ra;^"^fe CHAPTER L. -.. if^'jji;;-^ ' ■ 
 
 ' /'''*rOtJR THROUGH NOUTHKIIN OHIO. " ' 
 
 JuiiY 18, 1859. Returning to Adrian, can>e to 
 Toledo, Ohio, on the Maumee River, at or near the 
 south-western extremity of Lake Erie, containing a 
 popuiati«>n of several thousand. Thence to Nor walk, - 
 
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252 
 
 AUTOniOOUAPMY OP 
 
 
 u tliriviiig town ; tlien<!t! to Clevj^lnml, on Lako Erie, 
 hi'iiig a (listunce of one liniulrcd iind twelve iiiiloH from 
 ToUhIo. Thin route, wliieh extends tliroiigli the 
 count i(M of Luims, Wood, Ottawa, Sandusky, Huron, 
 and Cuyahoga, was a very pleasant one, lying in the 
 niidHt of a level country. Indeed, to a Huekeye, ch- 
 peeially after an absenct? to a distant land, Ohio looks 
 attractive, and its name .sounds like u charm in hia ear. 
 lt« foliage sernw more green and iMinutiful ; its soil 
 nuu'c rich and prcHlucM'-e; its land«cn|K'9 more charm- 
 ing and diversified; if" -toplH more happy and intelli- 
 gent. Its physical asjKvts, coaipantl with the country 
 through wiiich I hud jii.it past -d, certainly presentwl 
 to the eye more to jilease the imagination. Instead of 
 seeing titerile fields almost destitute of vegetation, here 
 were extensive plaPiis, teeming i')rth with the varied 
 and luxuriant prtHhictions of the soil — corn, wheat, 
 grass, etc. Here the huHban<lnuin could lie seen toiling 
 in his fields, with the almost irertain assurance of 
 an abundant harvest to reward and crown his labors. 
 Ohio! with all thy faults we love thee still. We 
 would not, if we could, exchange thee, the land of our 
 birth, for any other (-(Huitry or State in the Union, — 
 no, not in the worhl. Then let Ohio, with all its re- 
 ligious and benevolent institutions, be cherished by 
 every citizen. lict improvement go on with gigantic 
 strides. Let virtue and religion have a strong hold 
 upon tlie public mind, influencing and directing talent 
 in proper channels, by which the flagrant vices of the 
 land may be eradicated, and the pure principles of re- 
 ligion disseminated. 
 
 Cleveland, the second city of Ohio in magnitude 
 
1 
 
 RRLAII IIIBBAni) BARRRTT. 
 
 203 
 
 ' ! i| 
 
 r»n liuko Erie, 
 ilvo iiiilt'H from 
 
 throiiK'i •^'>« 
 ilusky, Huron, 
 le, lying in the 
 I Buckeye, e«- 
 lihI, Oliio looks 
 mrin in liia ear. 
 lutiful; its Boil 
 (•8 more cliarm- 
 Hpy unci intclli- 
 atl> tlic country 
 iiiiily prtwntwl 
 i>n. luHteu*! of 
 vojijetation, \\vre 
 with the varifd 
 il — corn, whcj\t, 
 ,1 1)6 seen toiling 
 n assurance of 
 own hia labors. 
 
 lee still. We 
 the land of our 
 
 I the Union, — 
 
 with all its re- 
 »e cherislu'tl by 
 n with gigantic 
 a Htrong hoKl 
 
 directing talent 
 unt vices of the 
 
 rinciplea (»f re- 
 
 in magnitude 
 
 and importance, is situated at the mouth of the 
 Cuyahoga River, on l^ake Erie, from which, in a 
 northerly dire<'tion, its blue waves are seen as far 
 as the eye can explore. Naniwl in honor of 
 Oeiieral Moses Cleveland, of Connect ieut, it was 
 settled in 170G, being the earliest and most con- 
 spieuouH S(>tt lenient matle within the limits of the 
 Western Reserve. Its !)road and well-|)aved sfrwts, 
 o|K.'n Mjuures, public editices, neat tenements, and wide 
 water-view, jjreaent a vory attractive appearance. It 
 has extensive commerce with Canada; and, in every 
 point of view, it is an active business place. Its 8«)eial 
 and municipal institutions, its numerous schools and 
 seminaries, are in a highly advanced state, indicative 
 of the intelligence of the community. Religious in- 
 struction, in common with other cities, is conducted hy 
 ditlorent denominations. Its public works and insti- 
 tutions generally occupy beautiful and conspicuous 
 positions, and well may Cleveland be deemed one of 
 the hand.sonu-st cities in che United States. As my 
 btuy was somewhat limited, I improved it in diatribu- 
 tiug Ijooks, not having an opjwrtunity for shaking. 
 
 JuLV 19. Returned thirty-three miles, to Oberiin, 
 lioniin County, distinguiohcd as being the location of 
 the Oberiin Collegiate Institute. It 'is a pleasant 
 town. The surrounding country, though not so rich 
 as in some other parts of the State, is nearly level. 
 The institution is a plain brick building, four stories 
 in height. The college grounds, though sufficiently 
 ample, appear irt present to be miserably shaded, must 
 of the trees being mere shrubs, arranged with little 
 taste. But the iustitutiuu has obtained a world-wide 
 
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254 
 
 AUTOniOOKAPHY OF 
 
 reputation, and i)er)ia{)s no college in the country is so 
 well j"itronize(l. It has about eight humlred ytiuknta. 
 Its presiJent, Rev. Charles G. Finney, now in En- 
 gland) has, for many yeari? axerted a salutary in- 
 fluence, ami done much to give it tone and efficiency. 
 It is open to ail classes, male i':.vl female, without dis- 
 tinction of color. There is also .onnected with the in- 
 stitution a theological depnrtmont, from svhich many 
 have gone forth to bless the world. 
 
 In Oberlin, Rev, David Marks, an eminently dis- 
 tinguislu'<l clergyman, sj)ent his last days. Here he 
 delivered his la.st public address ; here he died ; here is 
 his grave. Visiting, first, the chapel, where he s|Kvke 
 for the last time in public, I went to the cemetery, 
 where have reposed hiij remain.) for more than tliirteen 
 years. As I advanced to the grave, the sun was set- 
 ting, presenting a saddening aspect, emblematic of the 
 close of life. Solemn feelings j.c>rvaded my mind 
 while I read from the Italian marble sla'o erected to 
 his meif.ory the following inscription: r ,(... *, , 
 
 H« 
 
 
 di 
 
 >i" 
 
 ■ . The Obave of , ^ 
 
 ' r '''^ DAVID MARKS, ,/ 
 
 MtNISTEK OF THE OoSPatj 
 I« THE FUEKWILL BaPFIST DENOMIN.VTrON. '• ' ' 
 
 I .^ yiao Died December 1, \M5, . ■ ,n >tif 5 
 
 ; [' 40 VEABS AND 28 DAYS. \ , „ 
 
 He eommeneed preaehing at the age of fifteen years, and through Itfe 
 Mxu dislmguinhed for hia oAu-wionl and faithful Mors. ''^ 
 
 "Thrusands l)e\\all a hero, and a nation moiiriitth for ils king, "' » 
 But the whole universe lamenteth a man of prayer." \ 
 
 
mmm 
 
 ■ '^m'st 
 
 Y OF 
 
 ;e in the country is so 
 gilt liumlred Htiultnts. 
 Finnoy, now in En- 
 xcrted a salutary iu- 
 it tone and efficiency, 
 vl female, without dis- 
 _'onneoted with the in- 
 iit, from which pmny 
 •Id. 
 
 •ks, an eniinently dis- 
 i lust (lays. Here he 
 ; here he died ; here is 
 ihapel, where he sjwke 
 svent to the cemetery, 
 for more than thirteen 
 rave, the sun -.vas set- 
 ect, emblematic of the 
 j^crvaded my mind 
 narble slab erected to 
 )tion : ti-i 
 
 ri'' v-i;ft^' "ir^r -'itt 
 
 (iOHPBI. ' 
 
 Denomination, f*?' '■ ' 
 
 B 1, W5, '1 ^ir 
 
 DAYS. 
 
 t 'v 
 
 ■;*. 
 
 lifttim years, and tKrovgh ^f. 
 lilhfiU lahort. 
 
 M>/,-f «• '«^.V«^ V ,n'.iv-itK 
 
 1 motirnfth for its king, . ?•> 
 iiii of iiniyer.'' 4^j 
 
 8ELAH RIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 255 
 
 Lingering at the grave, as^if held by some etrange 
 attraction, it seemed as tliough his whoji- history, from 
 the cndle to the grave, as written and published, came 
 up before me. Every page seemed familiar with 
 striking events of his useful life and triumphant death. 
 Ha»-ing in niv late eastern tonr traveled in many 
 places where he had labor-d in the ministry, and eu- 
 i^red several pulpits which he once occupied, I felt a 
 still deeper interest in the niaii whose earthly labors had 
 ceased. But tl:e approjiching darkness of the evening 
 admonished me to return, au.l it was with reluctance 
 that I did so. The impression produced was perma- 
 nent, and I did not forget tho scene until sleep pro- 
 duced aa unconscious state of mind. 
 
 
 'T-t-i 
 
 I 
 
 - ^;'>^mm^. y: CHAPTER LI. :^tri':-- =^V' - 
 
 ■ f.it 'ifi 
 
 V.i! . i. 
 
 VISIT TO COLUMBUS, OHIO. 
 
 July 20, 1859. Left Oberlin, went to Grafton, took 
 t,.e Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati Railroad, 
 and proceeded in a southerly direction, one hundred 
 and ten miles, through the counties of Huron, Rich- 
 land, Crawford, Morrow, Delaware, . and Franklin. 
 The principal towns and villages in the vicinity of thia 
 road are La Grange, Wellington, New London, Green- 
 wich, Shelby, Crestline, Gallon, Iberia, Gilead, Card- 
 ington, Ashley, Delaware, and Worthington. The 
 largest of these is Delaware, the seat of the Ohio Wes- 
 leyau University, the Ohio Wesloyan Female College, 
 and U»e Delaware Female College. There is also a 
 
 I 
 
 *v;f 8 
 
 ! ?- 
 
25B 
 
 AirronioonAPnY op 
 
 Union school, with an average 6f four hundred and 
 fifty pupils. Thi8 day's travel brought us through a 
 level country and fine improvements; yet much of the 
 land remains in its primeval state. 
 . Toward night came to Columbus, the State capital 
 and scat of justice of Franklin County. It is 
 pleasantly situated in the center of the State, on the 
 east bank of the Scioto River, ninety miles from ita 
 mouth, and is surrounded by a rich, populous country. 
 The site, nearly level, is laid out with great neatness 
 and uniformity. By an act of the legislature, in 
 February, 1812, it was establisheil as the seat of 
 government. In the evening, spoke in Rev. Mr. Ran- 
 dall's church. Third Street, upon the compassionate 
 goodness of God. In the closing prayer, enjoyed un- 
 common goo<l freedom. After service met a kind re- 
 ception from the members of the church, who mani- 
 fested a degree of fraternal feeling not common for 
 strangers. , ; ■ = , 
 
 July 21. Visited the new State-house, situated 
 upon a public square of ten acres, at the intersection of 
 Broad and High Streets. It is built upon a large and 
 liberal scale, in the ancient Doric order, surpassing in 
 magnitude every other State-house in the United 
 States. The material of which it is made is a hard 
 whitish limestone, resembling marble. Its dimensions 
 are as follows: Length, three hundred and four feet; 
 width, one hundred and eighty-four feet; height to the 
 top of the votunda, one hundred and fifty seven feet, 
 covering an area of 55,936 square feet 
 
 The Ohio Penitentiary, an imposing edifice made of 
 Ohio marble, is situated on the bank of the Scioto, 
 
 ;• 
 
SELAH UIBnAnn BAnRKTT. 
 
 257 
 
 ur hundred and 
 ;ht us through a 
 yet much of the 
 
 ;he State capital 
 County. It is 
 le State, on the 
 Y miles from its 
 (opulous country. 
 ;h great neatness 
 e legislature, in 
 as the seat of 
 n Rev. Mr. Ran- 
 he compassionate 
 lyer, enjoyed un- 
 !e met a kind re- 
 urch, who mani- 
 not common for 
 
 e-house, situated 
 
 he intersection of 
 
 upon a large and 
 
 er, surpassing in 
 
 in the United 
 
 made is a hard 
 
 Its dimensions 
 
 led and four feet; 
 
 ^t ; height to the 
 
 fifty seven feet, 
 
 edifice niade of 
 [k of the Scioto, 
 
 wiiicli, together witli the iiumorDUS workshopa and 
 (liose in process of erection, comprises several acres. 
 Was conductetl through the rooms, cells, and shops, 
 and found the cotjvicts working with n good degree of 
 skill at vorious trades. Tliei." dress was uniform — 
 striped shirts, punts, and roundabouts, manufactured 
 expressly for their use. The present number of con- 
 victs is eight hundred and filly. A flourishing insti- 
 tution, truly ! Ohio is certainly, in this reupect, a pro- 
 lific State, to keep this great State institution so well 
 furnished with men, comjielle*!, without a complaining 
 word, to submit to the weariness and degradation of 
 prison life. While here two young men, one seven- 
 teen and the other fifteen years of age, were received 
 from Cuyahoga County, having been sentenced for six 
 years. One had {)arenl8, an<l Itotli, l/rothers and sisters, 
 living. It was painful to see those so young entering 
 so early upon a career of crime. Indeed, the majority 
 of the convict*? are under thirty years of age, and 
 seven-eighths of the whole numl)er were brought here, 
 as it is stated, through the effects of intemj)eranc6. 
 Where is the man that can, after taking these appall- 
 ing facts into consideration, seriously object to temper- 
 ance and reform ? 
 
 In the afternoon, visited the Lunatic Asylum,* 
 founded in 1836, and now contaiiiiii; two hundred 
 and twenty inmates. Its cost was $150,000. None 
 should regret to see u.' mcv thus exj)ended ; for if any 
 need the benefits of i-, Mful medical treatment and 
 suitable accommixlations, they are those bereft of 
 
 • Burned down in 1868. 
 17 
 
 ^W 
 
25S 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OP 
 
 reason. The institution foi- the blind stands three- 
 quarters of a mile cast of the State-house, and is a 
 handsome brick building. The asylum for the deaf 
 and dumb is a splendid edifice, situated in the midst 
 of fine ornamental grounds. Starling Medical College, 
 from its peculiar though handsome structure, always 
 attracts attention. 
 
 July 22. Took the Little Miami, and Columbus 
 and Xenia llailroad for Cincinnati, a distance of 
 one hundred and twenty miles. Passed West Jef- 
 ff'i-son, South Charleston, Ccdarville, Xenia, Spring 
 S'alley, Morrow, Deerfichl, Loveland, and Milford, in 
 the counties of Greene, Warren, Clermont, and Hamil- 
 ton. Smm aller leaving Xenia, the largest town on 
 tlu! way, came to the Little Miami River, where the 
 lauds, though rich, aasumotl a more uneven appearance. 
 Reachipd Cincinnati in the afternoon, and delivered a 
 discourst; from R«!velation i, 10. 
 
 Jui:y 23. At six in the morning left Cincinnati, 
 on the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad. Came to 
 Blanclipster ; thence to Cbillicothe, on the Scioto. On 
 this river are many extensive fields of corn, some of 
 which contain one huudre^l acres or more. Next went 
 to Athens, Athens County, where I stop|jed for the 
 niglit, having traveletl one hundred, and fifty-seveu 
 miles. Sjient the remainder of the day in distributing 
 books. Here is located the Ohio University, the oldest 
 literary institution in the State. I».s buildings, how- 
 ever, are not remarkable, being of motlerate di- 
 mensioas, and rather antiiiuated in appearance. But 
 the grounds are laid out in handsonse walks, beauti- 
 fully shaded with trees and shrubbery, There wr§ 
 
 ■ . ■«!■;■ 
 
■^ 
 
 1 stands three- 
 louse, and is a • 
 n for the deaf 
 d in the midst 
 4e<Vical College, 
 ructure, always 
 
 , and Columbus 
 H distance of 
 isseo West Jef- . 
 Xenia, Spring 
 and Milford, in , 
 ont, and Hamil- 
 Inrgest town on 
 liver, where the 
 even apiwarance. 
 and delivered a 
 
 r left Cincinnati, 
 Iroad. Came to 
 
 the Scioto. On 
 of corn, some of 
 lore. Next went 
 
 stopjied for the 
 and fifty-seven 
 ay in distributing 
 
 ersity, the oldest 
 buildings, how- 
 iif mo<lcrate di- 
 
 ;\pp«anin(«. But 
 jne walks, beuuti- 
 
 ry. There vrere 
 
 8EtAH HIBBAKD BARUETT. 
 
 259 
 
 two townships of land — Athens and Alexander — ajv- 
 propriated for the IxMu-fit of the institution; yet, with 
 this advantage, it has not kept j)ace with similar insti- 
 tutions of younger growth. 
 
 July 24. 8im\t the day in Athens, it being the 
 Sabbath, and attended two mieetings ; one at the 
 Presbyterian, and the other at the Methodist, church. 
 The Methodists, as a society, are the most numerous, 
 having sevei-al hundred members. The president and 
 most of the professors of the University are Method- 
 ists. Their congregations, composed of professors and 
 non-professors, are in the uniform habit of kneeling 
 during devotional exercises, which, to say the least, is 
 a commendable practice. *! >^•;;^fr ''^z 
 
 JlTLY 25. Came to Albany, nine miles by stage. 
 Tiiis is also the seat of a litersiry institution. Here, 
 all who have health and a disi)osition to labor can, 
 however {)ecuniarily embari-assed, actjiiire a thorough 
 educ>ation, and at the same time retain that physical 
 vigor .so necessary to subsequent usefulness and suc- 
 cess. In the afternooi. reached Rutland, after an 
 absence of nearly two and a half months, having, 
 without the slightest awident, traveled more than 
 three thousand miles. During this tour I visited four- 
 teen different States, fbrine<l many new acquaintances, 
 an<l labored with usual success in promoting the cause 
 of tiie Redeemer, ^^ 'm-'-- • ' ;-^l V^T 
 
 August 14. Preached in Rutland for the first time 
 siuTO ray return. Hnd the pleasure, after a long and 
 perilous journey, of greeting a large numl>er of Chris- 
 tian friends, which called forth expressions of grutf- 
 tude. I left in delicate health, but had now returned 
 
260 
 
 AU'i'OI'IOGnAPHV OF 
 
 with it cHscntially improved, aiul, I trust, better pre- 
 pared to «li.s|X!ii»e the word of life. ^ 
 
 Skptembkr 26. AtteiuUnl the funeral of a child, 
 under circumstaiioes of a i)eculiar and eoleran nature. 
 The parents, though irreligious, were esteemed as 
 moral and reH^iectable, but were much devoted to 
 worldly amusements. Every day seemed to open new 
 sources of pleasure, connected with fantastic visions of 
 the future. But amidst these life-dreams of joy and 
 pleasure, they were visitetl by an unlooked-for 
 stroke,— the sudden death of a beloved child, bound 
 by ties which nothing but death could sever. This 
 melancholy event hapi)cned on the day before an ex- 
 pected meeting for mirth, for which they had oi>ened 
 their hall, and in which they intended to partici pate- 
 Providence had, however, ordered otherwise. Those 
 pleasure-seekers met on the day appointed, not for 
 their intended purposes, but to mingle their tears with 
 this heart-stricken family. Most truly and emphatic- 
 ally was their " laughter turned to mourning." lu 
 the course of my remarks, endeavored to show the 
 vanity of earthly pleasures, and the excellency of the 
 religion of Christ; the one affording only momentary 
 happiness; the other lasting g(H)d beyond the grave. 
 
 November 6. Attended two mettings of worship, 
 and also two temperance meetings. Two hundred and 
 fitly persons signed the pledge, and the number was 
 afterward intireaml to three hundred and thirty. A 
 part of this numher also publicly agreed to abandon 
 tlie use of tobaeeo in all its f(»rms. May the work of 
 reform go on until the great sins of the land are oli- 
 literated. .,, 
 
 i, j„nr ■n.nm«»»« ~«^jjp(|||jfap— »^« 
 
:, better pre- 
 
 ^,; ■ 
 
 I of a child, 
 lemn nature, 
 esteemed as 
 1 devoted to 
 r to open nevr 
 itic visious of 
 03 of joy and 
 unlooked-for 
 child, bound 
 i sever. This 
 before an ex- 
 ey had ojiened 
 to participate, 
 jrwise. Those 
 (inted, not for 
 heir tearti with 
 and enipliatic- 
 lourning." I" 
 1 to sliow the 
 cellency of the 
 momentary 
 tlie grave, 
 of worship, 
 hundred and 
 number was 
 thirty. A 
 to abandon 
 tlie work of 
 land are ob- 
 
 HELAH IIIRBARD BARRETT. 
 
 261 
 
 N«^VEMBKK 24. (lave a thanksgiving address, 
 piiowiiig, among other things, the marked dlH'erence 
 bc'twt^Mi ('hri.stian and pagan coimtries. The govern- 
 ors of twelve States — three slave and nine free States — 
 ii^sued tlieir pnMihiniations, reconmiending this day as a 
 day for fasting and prayer. Multitudes, no doubt, will 
 realize a benefit by so doing, tiianking tlie ail-wise 
 Creator for tlie continuance of life and for the bestowal 
 of unnumbered blessings. 
 
 "■■'i'- ^j ,vS*'i:'l.'v^,;J'v 
 
 -■n ,■■'■: 
 
 CHAPTER LI I. 
 
 HOME INCIDENTS. 
 
 >'>4-i i'-y^i'^ 
 
 February 26, 1860. Preaclied from Psalm xlvi, 
 4: " There is a river, the streams whereof shall make 
 glad the eity of Gwi," etc. In the evening another 
 brotlier preaehetl, after which I made a few desultory 
 remarks. The congregations were serious and at- 
 tentive. 
 
 March 3. Attcnde<l monthly meeting, and spoke 
 on various t<»j»i(!S. There seemed to be an awakening 
 among professors, and a desnx" to arise in the strength 
 of the Redeemer. One united wiil> the ciiuroh, ex- 
 pressing an unwavering resolution to live the " life of 
 the rigltteous," 
 
 March 11. Rotnrninj; from Cincinnati, attended a 
 meeting in Mason City, Virginia. In the afternoon, 
 eross<'d the Ohio River to Pomeroy, and attended a 
 largo ami entlmsiastic temperance meeting in the 
 Court-house. There were present several reformed in- 
 
 r\ 
 
 11 
 
 m 
 
 
262 
 
 AUTOBIOaUAl'HY OF 
 
 ebriatc8, plainly demonstrating the ntility of the 
 tcnjperuuce movement. In the evening, attended re- 
 ligionH servioes at the Methodist chapel, which was a 
 profitable season. ij , «ii i >^#*i> '^i-b 
 
 March 25. Preached in Rutland, supplying the 
 pulpit of an absent miuiHter. In the evening, attended 
 service in another neighborhou<l. Both meetings were ' 
 well attended, and a commendable degree of zeal 
 manifested. 
 
 April 8. Preat-hed to a large audience, showing 
 specifically that the conversion of the world, in a great 
 degree, de|^)ends u(K)n the united and vigorous efforts 
 of Christians. After service made several visits, re- - 
 solving, God giving me strength, to be more prompt 
 in the future discharge of tluty. There is much, very' 
 much to be accomplished. , '«»; 
 
 May 26-28. Attended, in Aleaander, the spring 
 session of Athens Quarterly Meeting. On Saturday, 
 the second day of the meeting, a funeral discourse was ; 
 delivered. On the Sabbath, the sacrament was ad- 
 ministered to a large flumber of brethren from the ad- 
 joining towns and counties. On Sabbath evening, by 
 request, preached to a crowded house. One came for- 
 ward for baptism, and was received by the church. 
 After worship, on Monday, the congregation repaired 
 to a shady dell, through which iMkssed a stream of 
 water, where the ordinance of baptism was adminis- 
 tered to two persons, 
 
 JiTNE 10, Accompanied by a friend, went to Pom- 
 eroy and Middleport, and attended a meeting at each >{ 
 place. At the latter the audience was large, and the 
 season unusually solemn and interesting, Not leaa 
 
 "•><»■ 
 
ility of tlie 
 atU'iuled re- 
 whicli was a 
 
 applying the 
 >itig, attended 
 iicetings were 
 !gree of seal 
 
 ince, showing 
 rid, in a great 
 igorous efforts 
 ral visits, re- 
 more prompt 
 is much, very' 
 
 er, the spring 
 On Saturday, 
 dittoourse was 
 nent was ad- 
 I iVom the ad- 
 ,h evening, by 
 e)ne came fbr- 
 y the church, 
 ation repaired 
 a stream of 
 was adminis- 
 
 went to Pom- 
 H:ting at each 
 large, and the 
 »g. Not lesa 
 
 :;¥,-?TrTf' 
 
 SELAn HIBBARD nAURETT. 
 
 than one hundred joined in celebrating the holy eu- 
 charist. 
 
 Jui^Y 12. Experienced a sad and melancholy 
 day — the death of my father I A little more than two 
 years had passed since I followed to the grave my be- 
 loved mother, and now my venerable father is no 
 more ! But I do not mourn as those without ho|>e. 
 Both of them had long bo^n professors of religion, my 
 father being a minister of the gospel. Two and a half 
 weeks before his death I listt^ned to his last public ad- 
 dress, little thinking that it was the last time I should 
 ever hear his voice in the congregation of the living. 
 Imnie<liatcly afVer, he was taken ill, and rapid was his 
 descent to the grave. Was permitted, as with my 
 mother, to witness his last moments, a privilege of 
 which I would not have been deprived for any earthly 
 consideration. Painful and affecting as it is to witneas 
 the final departure of parents, it was a consolation to 
 hear their last dying woi-ds, and to wipe from their 
 brows the cold sweat of death. My father was fully 
 sensible of his last end, and spent much of his time in 
 religious conversation and prayer. His last word, ut- 
 teretl almut five minutes before he expired, was 
 
 Jl/LY 13. Funeral services at the Baptist church, 
 where a solemn and appropriate discourse was de- 
 livered by Rev. Ira Z. Haning, to a crowded audience, 
 from 1 Thessalonians iv, 14: "For if we believe that 
 Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which 
 sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." After the 
 exercises closed, *the renuiiiis were committed to the 
 dustj beside the grave of my mother, ,,,.t-; ■,- 
 
 !■ «h 
 
 ;ll 
 
264 
 
 AUTOBKKJRAPIIY OF 
 
 AnousT 11, 12. Attended the Oliio River Yearly 
 Meeting, liehl at Albany. One qnarterly meeting re- 
 jM)rlfd a general revival iiitercHt. Among the reso- 
 lutions pasHctl was the iuUuwing: " liettolved, That we 
 di-eply regret the death of our aged brother, Rev. 
 Skf-aii BAUKKrr, who was one of the early and real 
 lVien«ls of our beh)ved Zion in Soutlioru Ohio; tliat, in 
 \\\A unwearied efforts to promote the cause of Ciirist 
 and iiumanity, we have an example wortliy of our im- 
 itation, and that his family liave our warmest sympa- 
 thies." 
 
 Skitembkr 2. At seven o'clock this morning, was 
 married in the vilhige of Rutland, to Miss Rkbkoca 
 Ass SiMMH, ehlest daugliter of Mr. Hezekiah Simms, 
 wiio died a few years since ' ineinnati, where liis 
 family then resided. Thougli .r wedding had long 
 ^been anticipated, yet it was unlooked for at this time. 
 We, tlierefore, left the town in jKnice and quietness, 
 which harmonized far better with our feelings ;;id 
 sense of propriety, than the unmeaning dis|>lay usually 
 made on such occasions. Indeed, a union for life is 
 one of solemn res|M)nsibility, and should not, as is too 
 commonly the case, be treate<l with levity and indiffer- 
 ence. Proceeding to Ponieroy, a few miles distant, we 
 attended, at eleven o'clock, divine service at the 
 Metliodist chapel, enjoying, a season of spiritual union 
 from on high, with Christ our Head and common 
 Father, with whom we hope to be more perfectly 
 united when death shall dissolve this earthly union. 
 
 Septembkb 16. Being requested by the pastor, 
 Rev. E. S. Weaver, preached in the Presbyterian 
 ohurch, in Rutland. Though there were threatening 
 
 W^Wspiif-- 
 
KRI<AH HIIMiARD BAIlUKTr. 
 
 ii«J5 
 
 :iver Yearly 
 meeting re- 
 ip tlie rcso- 
 vcd, That we 
 ■other, Rev. 
 irly and real 
 >hio; that, in 
 lae of Christ 
 ly of our ira- 
 rmest synipa- 
 
 morning, was 
 iH8 Rkukcca 
 L'kiah Simms, 
 iti, where his 
 ling had long 
 - at this time, 
 ind quietness, 
 feelings ;ind 
 isplay usually 
 ion for life is 
 not, as is too 
 and indiffer- 
 es distant, we 
 rvice at the 
 )iritual union 
 and common 
 ore perfectly 
 ily union, 
 the pastor, 
 Presbyterian 
 threatening 
 
 indi«titiuuH of :i storm, yet the meeting was numorou.sly 
 attcndc*]. In ihe aflcrniHm, went to Middlcport, and 
 heard a lecture on foreign miHsionii by Rev. Mr. 
 Dotiglas, late luiHsionary front I!)irnmh, the wene of 
 Dr. Judwoii'M labors. It was full of interest, iilxMind- 
 ing witi, incidents and fuctx of the nutut startling 
 nature, wliich had fallen under his own {lersonnl 
 observation. The |K.>risliing wants of (he h<>atlien, a.s 
 de8eril)e<l by him, werr- sufficient to awaken in everj- 
 mind no( devoid of sympathy and humanity the true 
 missiouary spirit. 
 
 OoxjnKU 7. Preaolu'd iu Rntlnnd. For some 
 months pa.s( a general hikewarmncss has prevailetl; but 
 now the indiuitions are more favorable. There was 
 manifested a determination to go up, in tiie name of 
 Israel's G(kI, and jHwsess the " goodly land." , 
 
 NovKMHKU 1. Having thoroughly repaired the old 
 homestead,* when; my eliildh(K)d and youth had l)een 
 sjKMit, we removetl upon it, and fomnienwd hous<*keep- 
 ing. Having for some years had no settled place of 
 residence, I feel like u wanderer that has, after ii long 
 absence, returned to his fnlher's house. But it docs 
 not seem like the home it once was, in con8wpieiic(» of 
 the absence of my sisters atul the «leath of my parents. 
 A feeling of sadni-ss comes over my mind when 
 thoughts of other days iire called to remembrance. 
 The first occupants — luy parents — lunc passed away, 
 and soon the same will be said of the present ones. 
 However much an earthly home may be vahuxl, our 
 chief hopes .md aspirations s'liould center up«in one 
 
 hI 
 
 I 
 
266 
 
 AirroBioaRAFHY or 
 
 above — " a house not uiade with handti, eteriuil iu the 
 beaveus." 
 
 CHAPTER LIII. ' " 
 
 ■'■.,» ' , 
 
 OPE»lNO OF TIIK RKBKM-ION. 
 
 February 10, 1861. Aroac, ftcling the exhila- 
 rating influonces of u lovely morning, the mercury 
 riaiiig to sixty-five (legrt'<>H. l^reaeheil iu Rutland; 
 waa happy to find Houie n'joicing in the new cre- 
 ation, — the spiritual birth. This work of grace in- 
 chuU'8 about twenty in the morning and spring-time 
 of life, of which this beautiful, unclouded, aud Hjjriug- 
 like day is strikingly einblematiinil. '' 
 
 April 14. Preached upon the j)ower and efficiency 
 of the gospel. The work of revival is spreading, 
 particularly among the youth. Nine more have 
 emerged into gospel light, and become members of the 
 visible church. . .■,;:>. -^ 
 
 May 12. ExiK>ctc<l no service In consequence of 
 the inclemency of the weather. But at the hour of 
 worship, though the elements were still in commotion, 
 found a gotnl congregation, composed of different de- 
 nominations, to whom I preached Christ and the res- 
 urrection. 
 
 Junk 9. Preachetl to a large audience with more 
 than usual fervor, imparting practical instruction to 
 the young believers. At the close, baptizeil one — a 
 convert — who gave the most satisfactory evidence of 
 true piety aud a steadfast determination to obey God. 
 
 July 4. Spent the "glorious Fourth," as it is 
 
 Wiriirriii .mlli'WM 
 
Bternal iu the 
 
 iN. 
 
 ig the exhila- 
 , the mercury 
 1 iu llutlttud; 
 the new cre- 
 t of gruce in- 
 lul spriug-fnuo 
 ed, uuil spring- 
 er and efficiency 
 1 JM spivaiUug, 
 lie more huve 
 members of tlie 
 
 consequence of 
 at tilt hoar of 
 I in commotion, 
 of different de- 
 ist and the res- 
 
 Bnce with more 
 instruction to 
 l;)aptizetl one — a 
 Lry evidence of 
 
 m to obey God. 
 
 Urth," as it is 
 
 RF.LAII HIimAIlD BAItUKTr. 
 
 ctilliHl, in my ntndy, the day bringing with it a new 
 train of thouglit and feeling. Civil war, with ail its 
 horrors, in in our midst. Eleven Southern States have, 
 within a few mouths past, M-ceih'tl from the Union, dtv 
 dared their independenee, and oommeuwd active hos- 
 tilities against the general governnu>nt. Troo|)s, in 
 great numbers, are volunteering to protect the country 
 from further invasion and to quell the rebellion. 
 Never, since the formation of the Fe«leral government, 
 have the elemeutH of national discord been so visibly 
 develojKHl, — the North and South arrayiHl in arms 
 against eaeh other. Thousands will doubtless perish 
 upon the battle-field, before the present existing dif- 
 fieulties are settled. 
 
 AuaUHT 4. Witnessed the departure of a company 
 of cavalry for the seat of war, eon)|)osed of y«)ung men, 
 mostly from this township and county. Yesterday the 
 village was filled with the friends and relatives of the 
 brave berths, being the day appointe<l for making the 
 final arrangements for leaving. P;itriotic B|)eeche8 
 were made by several prominent citizens, after which a 
 gentleman stepped forward and remarked, that " the 
 race is not to the swift, nor tht battle to the strong;" 
 but " blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." 
 As a memorial of this precept, a beautiful pocket Bible 
 was presented to the captain, with an injunction to 
 imitate the noble Washington, who relied for success 
 upon the justness of his cause, the uprightness of his 
 actions, nnd the providences of God. 
 
 August 24. Our son. Burton Selah Barrett, was 
 born. Shotdd God, in his i)rovidence, remove us 
 hence, leaving him an orphan, may he be saved from 
 
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 268 
 
 AUTOBIOORArilY OF 
 
 vice ami ruin. But on the other hand, should b»3 be 
 removed from us, may his death be sanciliiod tc our 
 good. 
 
 SEPTfcMBER 26. Obs(Mved this day, as recom- 
 mended by tlie president of the United States and the 
 governor of 01)io, as a day of humiliation, prayer, and 
 fasting, for guiihmee by t\\v r^upreme Ruler of nations, 
 that law, and ortler, and })ea<;e may be re-established, 
 and the blessings of eivil and religious liberty Beviir*^ 
 and perpetuated throughout the wide extent of the 
 country. 
 
 OcTOBEn 12. Preaehed at the usual hour and 
 place ; but how changed the number and character of 
 the audience! Six nu)nth8 ago the streets were 
 crowdtxl with young >nen passing to and fro, but now 
 scarcely one is to be Kvn. They are gone, at the 
 country's summons, to defend their father-land, though 
 at the prlw f blood; From Meigs County, a sniall 
 ^ounty too, more than one thousand have already en- 
 tered the army. 
 
 NovEMBEU 10. Spoke of the "better country," 
 typified by Canaan, the land of promise. Hoi)ed to 
 create a deeper interest in that country, where the 
 dtivastating etfects of war and kindred evils are un- 
 known. But it is exceedingly diificult, at present, to 
 withdraw the public mind from the jierilous conditiop 
 of the country. Consequently there is great religious 
 apathy — few or no revivals. -?; ^ ■>-:< -,-- 
 
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II 1 1 III mill I 
 
 w... 
 
 hand, should ho be 
 be sanci.iiod tc our 
 
 his day, as rccom- 
 inited States and the 
 n illation, prayer, and 
 me Ruler of nations, 
 ay he re-established, 
 gious liberty e^vur^d 
 wide extent of the 
 
 .■■■\ ^ ^ ' ■ 
 he tisual hour and 
 iber and character of 
 ;() the streets were 
 ; to and fro, bat now 
 icy are gone, at the 
 ir father-land, though 
 ;eigs County, a sniall 
 ind have already en- 
 
 e " better country," 
 promise. Hoi)ed to 
 
 country, where the 
 ndred evils are un- 
 iSou't, at present, to 
 
 le j)erilous condition 
 lere is great religious 
 
 ■.V- i- '\-'\ i'i'^'if. 
 
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 SKLAH HinBARI) DARRETT. 269 
 
 CHAPTER LIV. 
 
 "war, and rumors of war." 
 
 January 12, 1862. Preached under great mental 
 depression, the cause of which is attributed to the 
 present gloomy asjKKJt of things, politic^'y and re- 
 ligiously. According to the rcjwrt of the .Lecrelary of 
 War, there are in the field more than six hundred and 
 sixty thouisand troops,— a greater force than Napoleon 
 ever raised in tlie same length of time; yet the insur- 
 rection is not suppressed. But the difficulty of crush- 
 ing the rebellion is enhanced by the extent of territory 
 rebelling. An area of 733,144 square miles, possess- 
 ing a coast line of 3,526 miles, and a shore line of 
 7,031 miles in length, is now in iwssession of the 
 enemy. The expense of the government, for the su})- 
 port of the army and navy, is estimated at two mil- 
 lions of dollars a day, and one million for the value 
 which the labor of the soldiers and sailors would 
 create if devoted to peaceful, productive employments. 
 Three milli()u« daily, not to mention suiFering and loss 
 of life ! Such a rel)ellion is not known in the annals 
 of history. 
 
 Fkbruary 24. This day completes forty yiars of 
 my life. Once forty years seemed like an age, but now 
 more like a dream. W itii what astonishing velm^ity 
 do the years pass! With what great rapidity am I 
 ha.stening to the tomb! How well should be s}vent the " 
 remainder of life,— fragmentary portions of human 
 existence. Not in worldly pursuits, not in philo- 
 sophical sjieculutions, but iu true devotion to Christ, 
 
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 270 
 
 AUTOmOflttAI'HY OF 
 
 whose sorvice doiDaiuls our uiuHvuled labors. Though 
 toiling for years, amidst life's fluctuating scenes, yet 
 my work is not done, nor will it be, till tlie last pulse 
 ceaarsj to beat, and the last convulsive struggle is over. 
 And, now, a review of the past forces itself i the 
 thoughts. At the age of twenty, trembling u^. • the 
 verge of the grave, I had little expectation of reaching 
 forty. But the T^ord has been better than my fears. 
 Why, then, should I distrust his providence or doubt 
 bis goodness? Come life or come death, Lord, I am 
 thine, forever thine ! 
 
 March 9. Was much favored in presenting the 
 ciefisage of salvation to an attentive, listening audi- 
 ence. A greater interest is being manifested in divine 
 things. Light 5s bIko gkaming upon the darkened ho- 
 rizon of our country. For the last month victory after 
 victory has been gained on the field, though witli the 
 loss of many valuable lives. The rebeliion has been 
 driven from the border States — West Virginia, Ken- 
 tucky, and Missouri — where several blomly buttles 
 have been fought. Great success? has also attend«Mi the 
 naval expeditions on the Atlantic cosKts, creating in 
 the rebel forces much alarm. 
 
 May 26. Attendwl the funeral of an officer in the 
 Federal army. He had just arrivwil at vigoroua man- 
 hood, opening into a life of ueefulness, wbec he 
 voliniteered his aervicws to aid in repressing the great 
 rebeliion now raging in the land. On the bloody field 
 of Shiloh, or PittHburg Landing, Tennessee, April 
 6th and 7th, he distinguished himself by his pers<inal 
 bravery. Shortly utter the battle he was attacki-d with 
 illness, and removed from the active scenes in which 
 
 WJtasnrnmumHmammsimMt 
 
 T^sr^^-^^rrxTTTfrnm?^: '^"^ , 
 
)ors. Though 
 ig scenes, yet 
 : the last pulse 
 niggle is over, 
 tself 1 the 
 )luig U|, • the 
 on of reaching 
 than my fears, 
 lonce or doubt 
 h, Lord, I am 
 
 presenting the 
 istening audi- 
 este<l in divine 
 e dsirkened ho- 
 iii victory after 
 io;igh with the 
 :;liion has been 
 Virginia, Ken- 
 blomly bjittles 
 so attended the 
 ibi) creating ici 
 
 n oflRcer in the 
 vigorous man- 
 lesK, when he 
 mii^ the great 
 le bloody field 
 
 nessee, Apri^ 
 >y hin jieisonal 
 
 iittiick<>d with 
 amcif in which 
 
 8ELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 he had so nobly participated, with the hoj>e of re- 
 covery. But, alas ! it was a vain, delusive hope. In 
 one week afler reaching his parents' residence in llu(>- 
 land death relieved him of his command. AtKUit five 
 hundred {wople were present at the funeral, and hia 
 untimely death brings sorrow aud heaviness among a 
 wide circle of associattis and friends. 
 
 June 8. Rode twenty five miles and attended two 
 meetings. It was interesting, in th<j midst of war, to 
 see some achieving glorious victories under Christ the 
 Prince of Peace. Could the world be bnuight under 
 the reigning influence of Christ, bow soon would be 
 verified tlie language of Scripture : " Ami they shall 
 beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spwrrs 
 into pruning-hooks; mition shall not lift up awcird 
 against nation, neither shall they lejvrn war any itnoro." 
 
 Jui>Y 13. Went to Che^jhsre, and delivered a dis- 
 course. Within the last six or seven months, a revival 
 had l»een enjoyed, extending to different parte of the 
 township. About fifty had made public profession of 
 relii^ion, uniting with the Presbyteriajis, Methodists, 
 and Fr^Kiwill Baptists. The subj<«;^tfi of the wori; em- 
 bra(«d 8. large portion of the studeats of Cheshire 
 At'ademy, who will so«jn be prepared to enti^r upon a 
 new splkere of usefulness., 
 
 AcousT 24. At Alexander attended the Athcu„3 
 Quarterly Meeting. A large congregation and many 
 able ministers v/cre present; yet all listened in ])ro- 
 found silence to the elixiuent'e of a feniale siwinker. 
 Notwithstanding the prejudiot^s entertained against 
 Sj»eaker8 of this <;laf«, it must be ct)n(:!eded t'nat the 
 gentler sex are not entirely destitute of tah-nit, and 
 
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272 
 
 AUTOBKXJRAPUY OF 
 
 have filled in society stations in which many men 
 were found incompetent. Who, in literatare, politits, 
 and state, ever distinguished themselvea more than 
 Hannah More, Madam Roland, and Queen Elizabeth? 
 
 Skptembeu 6. Attended Quarterly Meeting at 
 Middleport, on the Ohio River ; but it was not fully 
 attended. The inhabitants were in fearful suspense, 
 expecting every hour an attack from a guerrilla band 
 of cavalry on the opposite shore. Two days before, 
 they had forded the river near Rjieine, a few miles 
 above, eomniitting depredations, threatening to visit 
 and destroy Pomeroy and Middleport. Upon learning 
 this, the inhabitants, far and near, old and young, col- 
 lect<'d in haste, at the dead hour of night, prepared for 
 resistance. But the rebels, fearing the consequences, 
 made no attack, and recrussetl the river, waiting, as is 
 suppofie<l, a more convenient opportunity to execute 
 their purposes. 
 
 Skptkmbkr 28. Attended, in Rutland, the funeral 
 of a young lady, cut down in the midst of life. While 
 war is slaying its thousands upon the battle-field, 
 death is sileptiy entering the home circle, also grasping 
 its victims. At home nor abroad are we secure from 
 the ravages of death. It vi.sits us sooner or later, in 
 some form, consigning us to the house appointed for all 
 living. 
 
 NovEMBKR 16. Witnessed the funeral obsequies of 
 a soldier, who, in common with mnltitudes in the 
 artiiy, hud fallen, not by the swonl, but by disease. 
 But he had the sustaining grace of Gml to support 
 him, having, in early youth, conswrated himself to 
 the Savior, in whose service he was equally as faithful 
 
[ih irauy men 
 ature, politics, 
 63 more than 
 sen Elizabeth? 
 y Meeting at 
 
 was not fully 
 irful suspense, 
 giuTrilla band 
 o days before, 
 !, a few miles 
 ening to visit 
 Ujx>n learning 
 nd young, col - 
 t, prepared for 
 
 consequences, 
 , waiting, as is 
 ity to execute 
 
 id, the funeral 
 
 f>f life. While 
 
 battle-field, 
 
 also grasping 
 
 e secure from 
 
 r or later, in 
 
 pointed for all 
 
 obsequitsj of 
 litudes in the 
 lit by disease, 
 ml to support 
 id himself to 
 ly as faithful 
 
 SELAH iiinnAun nAunr-rr. 
 
 273 
 
 as in the service of his country. Conld every soldier, 
 when called, thus render up his account, happy would 
 be the reflection to snrviving friends. 
 
 December 31. During the \>&ht year, especially 
 the last ten months, much of ray time has been occu- 
 pied in revising and preparing for the press my 
 Autobi(^raphy, to be published. Providence permit- 
 ling, at some future periwl. In consequence of tlie 
 war I have not preaciied as mudi as usual ; yet in 
 otiier j!pheres of action I have, I trust, been no leisw 
 useful. One new feature in my labors was aiding, as 
 far as practicable, sick and wounded soldiers. 
 
 CHAPTER LV. 
 
 REVIVALS. 
 
 Januaky 1, 1863. The past year has been an 
 eventful one in the hisiory of our country. In ad- 
 dition to the war, Indian hostilities in the VVest have 
 fillwl many hearts with .sadncs.s. But there is one star 
 of hope tiiat brightens the moral and political horizon 
 ^Of the land — the PriK-lamalion of Freedom. The 
 president, Abraham Lincoln, has tlivs day declared the 
 freedom of the slaves in the States and parts of States 
 wherein the people thereof are now in rebellion 
 again.st the United States. A memorable day in the 
 annals of our country and of the world ! Four mil- 
 lion chattels turned, to men. What heart rejoicings! 
 G<M^ uless the president, and Cod save the Union, will 
 be the united prayer of the enslaved. "The Lord 
 18 
 
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 274 
 
 At:T»)BIOGU.\PnY OF 
 
 reignetli, lot tlio ctutli ivjoice." " The Lord reigneth, 
 kt the iiutiuii8 tri'iuble." 
 
 Jaxuauy 11. Hoard a discourse delivered by a 
 coiitrabaiid. Ho possesMcd, despite the prejudices 
 against atlor, more than ordinary iialural talents, 
 which, in & measure, supplied his luck of mental cul- 
 ture. Still his language was quite precise, and bis 
 tlieological views in tlie main correct. ,^ -^iMi/ 
 
 Fkbuuauy 24. By appointment, furnished an es- 
 say on the " Rosurrection," to be road l)efore the ^linis- 
 tera' conference of the Ohio River Yearly Meeting, 
 bold at Albany, Athens County. Though lengthy and 
 doubtless defective, it was received without criticism. 
 
 April 19. Preached in Rutland. There has re- 
 cently betui a glorious revival in this place, a few 
 particulars of which, it is believed, will be iuterosting. 
 About the first of March, a quarterly meeting was 
 held with the Second Freewill Baptist Church. In 
 oonsequence of the inclemeut weather and bad roads, it 
 was thinly attende<l, and the prospects for a revival not 
 at uli tlatl(iiiig. But toward the close of the session, 
 the members of (|ip |;|iilii li lit'ciim > niuoli revived, con- 
 IbsHt'd tluijj- |iac)cs|i()i|iu^, umj oxnrossotl desires for a 
 |*vlV|»l. A ^'\\m\ m\mmm lii l lini to prvade- 
 t\\e luliitls of t|te l|ll|m|i|tt!(jj, i||ji| It was thought 
 aovisablo to proibot the ineejlilg so Jong as indications 
 of good were apparent. The liicctiiig wore, therefore, 
 continued about three weeks, by Rev. Oscar E. ^kker 
 and others, resulting in the conversion of ahniif Hfif 
 mn\H, most of wjionj Imvt' Ihuh liiijijiKiij and joined the 
 cluircli. The work having now extondod within the 
 limits of the First Freowilj Baptist Church, located in 
 
■BHIHP 
 
 8KI-AH Hinil.vnD HAURKTT. 
 
 276 
 
 Lord reigneth, 
 
 lelivered by a 
 :he prejudices 
 itural talents, 
 of nieutal cul- 
 ecise, and bis 
 
 irnislied an es- 
 forc tlie ^linis- 
 early Meeting, 
 r\i lengtliy and 
 }ut criticism. 
 There has re- 
 i place, a few 
 be interesting. 
 r meeting was 
 t Church. In 
 id bad roads, it 
 ir a revival not 
 of the session, 
 revived, con- 
 desires for a 
 III III pervade" 
 was thought 
 iifl indications 
 ere, therefore, 
 soar E. IJaker 
 f a|mii( Kfty 
 and joined tlie 
 id witiiin the 
 loh, located In 
 
 the village of Rutland, three miles distant, a series of 
 meetings were also comiuenanl. The eft'ort was suc- 
 cessful. About twenty-five weve converted and added 
 to the church, making an addition of seventy-five 
 members to tlie two churches. ^'^^v'' ^i'^ec^^^s-ttiii- 
 The subjects of the work are mostly young people 
 of influence, including some heads of families, in 
 which family worship is established. It is interesting 
 to state that among the inquirers was a respectable 
 young lady, who, from five years of age, has been e«- 
 tiiely deprivetl of hearing, and nearly so of s|)eech. 
 Yet she was a regular and intc'rested attendant on 
 worship, and became dwply impressed with the im- 
 IK)rtance of salvation. She sought Gcxl with a prayer- 
 ful heart, and to her joy found him " the chiefest 
 among ten thousand." Some found the Lord precious 
 to their souls while engageil in the daily avocations of 
 life ; some, while on their bended knees, supplicating 
 a throne of grace; some, whil^i in the congregation of 
 the saints; plainly showing thai the Spirit's operation 
 is not litnited to certain forms and ceremonies. Com- 
 j)aratively little opposition has been manifested, and 
 the exercises of worship have been unusually solemn 
 and interesting, the old brethren and converts often 
 participating. The bai)tismal scenes, witnessed by 
 hundreds of sjKictators, have been precious seasons. 
 In short, the work of grace, so happily begun, is ex- 
 tending. 
 
 April 26. Attended the funeml of an old lady, 
 Mrs. Deziah Rathburn, aged nearly ninety-nine 
 years — the oldest i)erson in the town. She was a 
 native of Hartford County, Connecticut ; and in the 
 
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 276 
 
 AiiTOBroonAPriY of 
 
 year 1803 removed to Rutland, where sb'? renided 
 until her death, a period of sixty years. The place 
 had l)een scttletl only four years ; hence, her family 
 were among the first settlers. She, in a great measure, 
 retained her vigor of health till nearly ninety years of 
 age, and her intellect up to the time of her death. ' 
 From the testimony of one who knew her l)eBt, she 
 never had an enemy, which indituttes her true charac- 
 ter far better than language can portray it. She had, 
 from the age of nineteen, been a niember of the church. 
 
 May 3. Solemnized the marriage of a young 
 couple. They have entered, not only ujxjn matri- 
 monial life, but upon the spiritual life,— the life of 
 righteousness. With this blending of the outer and 
 inner life, — the spirituid and the natural, — 'happy is 
 existence here and hereafter. Also, attended two 
 meetings at different places, which were seasons of re- 
 freshing. 
 
 May 9. Went to Middleport, where a gi-eat re- 
 vival is progressing. Meetings have been held almost 
 daily for some weeks, and more than fifty have made 
 a public profession of religion. War, with its fearful 
 calamities, is certainly enough to pnHluce seriousness 
 in the hearts of men not already made callous. 
 
 May 21, 22. Attended in Columbia th.e Minisiera' 
 Conference. Read an essay on the "Christian- 
 Sabbuth," which underwent severe criticism. Somet 
 could not see by what authority the Jewish Sabbath 
 was changed from the seventh to the first day of the 
 week, and now recognized as the Christian Sabbath. 
 . For the benefit of such, I was appointed to write again 
 
 sa 
 
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 MMM 
 
 ce, her family 
 great measure, 
 inety years of 
 of her death. 
 
 her l)e8t, she 
 ;r true charac- 
 r it. She had, 
 
 of the church. 
 I of a young 
 ' ujKm matri- 
 «, — the life of 
 tlie outer and 
 iral, — 'haupy is 
 
 attended two 
 ! seasons of re- 
 
 ./• ' .■'»,,'.'i £.•■<:' ; I'^i- 
 irc a great re- 
 en held ahnost 
 fly have made 
 ith its fearful 
 uce seriousness 
 
 ous. 
 the Minisiers' 
 " Christian 
 tioism. Some 
 ewish Sahbath 
 rst day of the 
 stian Subhath. 
 to write again 
 
 HKLAIt HTRBARD HAKKKTT. 
 
 277 
 
 upon tills iwint, and adduce the whole Scripture argu- 
 ment upon the Hubj»'ct. 
 
 May 23, 24. Attended the Athens Quarterly 
 Meeting, also held in Coinnibid. Delivered the open- 
 ing sermon, and enjoyed a giKxl time. On the Sabbath 
 the audience was very large, the church being oooti- 
 pied exclusively by ladies. The meeting resulttnl in 
 the awakening and conversion >f several. One very 
 solemn circumstance transpired before the close of the 
 term. A young lady, who attendeil the meetings at 
 the commencement in apparently good health, was 
 suddenly attacked with illness, and died. How uncer- 
 tain is life! 
 
 May 31. Met several ministers and brethren at the 
 house of a licensed minister, who for several months 
 had been confined by a protracted illness, from which 
 he had little hope of recovery. In accordance with 
 his request, there was held a social meeting, in which 
 the afflicted brother spoke of his expected dissolution, 
 which drew tears from many eyes. It was a solemn 
 hour. And whrt increased the solemnity of the oc- 
 casion, was the administration of the Ijord's Supper. 
 
 June 5, 6. In Addison attended the summer 
 session of the Meigs Quarterly Meeting, and preaclied 
 with uncommon freedom. A revival ensued, in which 
 twenty-five professed conversion. Much business of 
 an important nature was tninsacted, and resolutions 
 passed upon the state of the country. t ."^. r^f- ■, 
 
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 AUTOIIKMJIIAIMIY OP 
 
 CHAPTER L VI. 
 
 THK WAR IN OHIO. 
 
 July 17, 1863. The rebels, inuler the command 
 of (k'lH'rul John M. Morgiui and otliers, witli alxmt 
 five thouHiind cavalry, eroswd, nine (hiys ajro, the Ohio 
 River at Urandenhm-jj;, KentiieUy, into Indiana, hnrn- 
 ing the Aliw Dean, one of the steamboats in wliich 
 tliey eroHW'd. After remaining in tliiu State a few 
 days, captnring pevcral towns, destroying railroad 
 bridges, cutting the telegraph lines, and wasting and 
 pillaging much property, they turned their course to 
 Ohio, 1/eing hotly pursued by a large cavalry force 
 under General Mobson. The militia of Rutland, 
 learning that they were on their way from Jackson to 
 this place, had the precaution to burn the bridge across 
 I^eading Creek, three miles west of the village. This 
 was, as rebel prisoners afterward stated, the first 
 obstruetion with which they met in their route in the 
 two States. It produced the effect desired, causing the 
 whole rel>el force to halt for several hours, giving 
 Hobson, who was only a few miles in the rear, an ex- 
 cellent opportunity to gain iijion them, 
 
 July 18. Both armies passe<l through Rutland, 
 Morgan's in the morning, and Hobson's in the even- 
 ing. The rebels, as usual, exercised their thieving 
 projwnsity to the fullest extent. Horses, in great 
 numbers, were stolen. Every store was utterly rob- 
 bed, and hundre<ls of dollais' worth of goods, which 
 could be of no value to them, were cjirried off. 
 Private houses were entered and pluiidere<l of every 
 
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 • tlie command 
 TH, with iib«)(it 
 8 iij^o, tlic Ohio 
 Indiana, hiirn- 
 Ixwts in wliich 
 is State n few 
 oying rnilroml 
 1(1 wasting and 
 their course to 
 ? cavalry force 
 a of Rutland, 
 ion) Jackson to 
 le biidjre across 
 I village. This 
 a ted, the first 
 •ir route in the 
 cd, causing the 
 lours, giving 
 le rear, an ex- 
 
 )ugh Rutland, 
 s in the even- 
 thcir thieving 
 rses, in great 
 IS utterly rob- 
 goods, which 
 (' C!»rri<>d off. 
 erod of every 
 
 8RI.AII IIinriARD It.VttUETT. 
 
 279 
 
 thing valuable. Person.H were captured and robWd of 
 their money, watches, etc. Unarmed and ix-oceable 
 citizens were shot at, and one, an old gentleman, resid- 
 ing three miles from the village, was instantly killnl. 
 A physician, Dr. William N. Hudson, universally re- 
 8|)ected, receive*! a mortal wound, from whi(;h he soon 
 die<l. Leaving Rutland the rebels pnxwdcd toward 
 Pomeroy; but the citizens of that place and the ad- 
 jacent villages had, like those of Rutland, blockade*! 
 the roads. This, with the fear of meeting a strong 
 armed force, changed their course to Chester, thirlH'cu 
 miles from Rutland and eight from Ponicmy, burning 
 in pure wantonness the fine new bridge across Shade 
 River, and the n)ills at that place. M(»rgan, after 
 leaving Chester, found himself in close quarters. The 
 roads were barrica<led, and the militia had turned out 
 in for(!e to impede his passage. Generals Hobson and 
 Judah were moving on him in different directions, and 
 the fords on the Ohio were guarded by gunboai^. 
 Upon learning his situation, Morgan sent out scouts to 
 find a crossing at linffington Island ; but this, too, was 
 guarded, leaving him in a most perilous condition. 
 
 July 19. The rebel force, however, nuule the shore 
 opposite and al)ove the island, and took position under 
 cover of artillery. They were immediately surrounde<I 
 and surprised, an<l, in attempting to croas the river at 
 this place and other ()oints, all were taken prisoners, 
 except about fifteen hundred who managed to escape. 
 
 July 20. The remnant of the band, still Ixnng in- 
 tent upon crossing the Ohio, made last evening and to- 
 day a somewhat circuitous route of about fifty miles, 
 passing south of C(x>lville; then moving in a south- 
 
 
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 westerly (Hrcftloii to Ilarrisoiiville, arriving again at 
 Riitlaiul; thence to Cheshire, Gallia County, eight 
 miles bch)\v Poniej-oy. Here they hoprul to crosj at 
 Eigl)t-Mile Island. But Holwon was immediately in 
 their rear, prejising on villi a*- much rapidity as men 
 who had Ix'en twenty-three days in the saddle were 
 capable of enduring. The enemy was brought to a 
 stand at ihree o'clook, afternoon, and had a fight of an 
 hour, when Morgan and a small squad fled, the 
 balance surrendering. 
 
 July 26. Near New Lisbon, General Shackelford 
 sucoeeded in capturing Morgan and the balance of his 
 conunand. He, with twenty-nine of his officers, was 
 afterward removed to Columbus and incarcerated in 
 the penitentiary. Thus the entire rebel force was met, 
 engaged, defeated, routed, and captured, together with 
 thoir artillery, small arms, equipment etc. The na- 
 tional trtwjis, with the assistance of the sturdy 
 yeomanry of South-eastern Ohio, finished the raiders. 
 This great guerrilla chieftain, the prince of thieves, the 
 robber of women and children, the burner of poor 
 men's homes, after roaming through Indiana and Ohio, 
 met his defeat, without accomplishing any thing valu- 
 able in the Hue of regular warfare. 
 
 : . iCHAPTER LVII. : < .} 
 
 THE HOUSE OP MOURNINO. 
 
 July 29, 1863. Preached the funeral sermon of a 
 child that died very suddenly of an epidemic quite 
 
rnvitig again at 
 i County, eight 
 oprul to orosj at 
 ; immediately in 
 rapidity as men 
 the saddle were 
 18 brought to a 
 lad a fight of an 
 squad fled, the 
 
 Bral Shackelford 
 le balance of his 
 his officers, was 
 incarcerated in 
 !l force was met, 
 i, together with 
 i, etc. The na- 
 of the sturdy 
 hed the raiders. 
 le of thieves, the 
 burner of poor 
 diana and Ohio, 
 any thing valu- 
 
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 ral sermon of a 
 epidemic quite 
 
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 prcvtilcnt in this vicinity. The {wrcuta were also ill 
 at the same tiiue, of the stuiie disease, so that only one 
 of them cotild be j>re.seut at the funeral, rendering the 
 house of mourning unusually solemn a»d gloon)y. 
 
 August 8, 9. In Alexander attendetl the Ohio 
 River Yearly Meeting. Waa appointed on several 
 committees, which, with the meetings of worship, 
 cUisely occupied my time. Spiritetl rosolutions were 
 l)a.s.sed upon slavery, tem|)erance, Sabbath-schools, 
 and education. A public collection was taken for 
 foreign missions. From the reports of the quarterly 
 meetings, a greater number than usual had been added 
 during the past year, which was a matter of en- 
 couragement. But, on the other hand, it was painful 
 to learn that a minister, once held in high esteem in 
 the yearly meeting, had, for unchristian conduct, 
 been exjMjIied from the chui-ch and the ministry. 
 
 AuousT 10, 11. The Ministerial Asswiation was 
 held at the i>h»ce of the Yearly Meeting, and was fully 
 attended lx)th days. On tiie last day of the meeting, 
 read, according to previous appointment, an essay on 
 "Ministerial Qualifications and Duties," which met 
 the approval, not only of our own ministers, but'' also 
 of those prestyjt of other denominations. 
 
 August 14. Preached, in Rutland, the funeral 
 serinon of a woman and her child. The latter, eight 
 or ten yeai-s of age, was, a few months ago, burnt to 
 death. The mother, then standing upon the brink of 
 the grave l)y an incurable disease, luis at length fol- 
 lowed. How painfully affecting are the scenes that 
 frequently occur in domestic life. 
 
 August 21. Preached another funeral sermon.- 
 
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 «»« • AUTOBIOOnAPIIY OP 
 
 Alas ! the ravages of death are every day seen, not 
 ouly on the battle-field, but in the private retreats of 
 lioiuc. 
 
 August 23. Pi-eachetl twice — a sermoa for each 
 of the Rutland churehes. Though the heat was op- 
 pressive and my he-alth feeble, yet I was enabled to 
 perforin the s^wices with much less fatigue than could 
 have been c,i| .«..ed. Bless the Lord for ail his favors! 
 aiaiiy are the instances, in which, in the midst of 
 weakness, 1 have been 8up{>orted. 
 
 August 24. Attended a funeral under circum- 
 stances of severe affliction. The deceased had just 
 returned home from the arn\y in very poor health, yet 
 with the hope of regaining it. But, alas! it was a false, 
 deceptive hoi)e. He, like a brother who had died in 
 the service, was so»n calleil hence, having only time as 
 it were to greet his wife, parents, brothers, and sisters, 
 and then say farewell to all. As his brother's funeral 
 sermon had not been preached, it was decided to have 
 them both preached at the same time. The audience 
 was very large and solemn, manifesting much respect 
 and sym|>athy for the deceased and their surviving 
 friends.* 
 
 Skitember 4-6. Attended Quarterly Meeting. 
 Very seldom on these quarterly gatherings are the 
 meetings of woi-ship so interesting. But there was less 
 preaching and more praying, which probably accounts 
 for the diflference. Many were the testimonies, from 
 old and young, exjKricnced and inexperienced, con, 
 
 •Thfc huKband of the woman raenUoned August 14, then in 
 good health, <Iietl 4 few \vet|cH after. , 
 
y day seen, not 
 Lvate jrefcreata of 
 
 J • V ^--i-.i'- \ 
 
 jermon for each 
 tie heat was op- 
 was enabled to 
 tigue than could 
 jr all his favors I 
 a the -midst of 
 
 under circum- 
 ceased had just 
 
 poor health, yet 
 18 ! it was a false, 
 who had died in 
 ing only time as 
 Iters, and sisters, 
 l)rotlier'6 funeral 
 
 decided to have 
 
 The audience 
 
 ig much respect 
 
 their surviving 
 
 rterly Meeting, 
 lerings are the 
 it tliere was lesa 
 obably accounts 
 St i monies, from 
 perienced, con< 
 
 UigiiBt 14, then in 
 
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 firming the truth and»verncrty of Gotl'.s word. The 
 lueetiiigs of business were also conduc*:ed in the most 
 Christian spirit. One church reported a revival to 
 which alx)ut twenty-five hud been added, p^'^-'^'i^'^ "<■ : .- 
 
 OcroBfiR 28. Attended the funeral of a lady, 
 who, twenty-one years ago, was one of my pupils. 
 At an age when the world presents its strong- 
 est attractions, she renounced all for Christ, and, 
 adorning her profession, :.fter\vard married a minister 
 of the gospel. But to her life had its sorrows as well 
 as its joys. Death visited the once happy dwelling, 
 calling two of her children away ; and, to add to her 
 affliction, she had every reason to fear that her 
 husband, whose health was very precarious, would 
 next l)e summoned. But — inscrutable are the ways of 
 Provi<lence — sUr ia called, while he is left to mourn 
 her departure. ~ -ff^^: . * - , > - ^, 
 
 November 28. Rode several miles in a severe 
 Sturm, and preached the funeral sermon of a gentle- 
 man in the seveuty-fifth year of his age, who died 
 after a short illness trf a week. He was highly es- 
 teemed as a neighbor, citizen, and Christian. How 
 happy to lay «lown this wearisome life, when so well 
 prepared to enter upon the one to come. Have reason 
 to hope that the occasion was one of profit to the liv- 
 ing, as almost the entire audience was melted to tears. 
 
 December 6. Delivere«l by apfwintment a his- 
 torical lecture of Meigs Quarterly Meeting, before its 
 winter session, held in the village of Cheshire, county 
 of Gallia. TIum (iuait«rly Meeting was organized in 
 1832, with five small churches, the whole numbering 
 but seventy-six members. Now it contains fourteen 
 
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 eliurclips, and eight hiiiidrcd ai^d {i)rty-two members. 
 In addition to this, there have been set oif from it two 
 quarterly meetings, each of which contains about as 
 many churches. 
 
 Dkcember 7. Read before the Ministers' Confer- 
 ence in CJieshire an essay on " God's Moral Govern- 
 ment," jjhowing, 1. That Owl is the Supreme Moral 
 Governor. 2. That mar, is a subject of Goil's Moral 
 Government. 3. That t:;? Scriptures contain God's 
 Moral Cwle. The critics 'ought that I made too 
 many Scripture quotations o prove my points, to 
 which I rejtUal, that if I b* i erred, I erred upon a 
 good side. 
 
 \:'-..K;r CHAPTER LVIII. ^^'r^rf^^Mm. 
 
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 ILLNESS — RECOVERY — LABORS. 
 
 February 21, 1864. Attended the funeral of a 
 man instantly killed in a coal bank, by the explosion 
 of a mine. He had, a short time previously, applied a 
 match to a fuse; but not taking effect as soon as ex- 
 pected, he rashly venturetl near, when the mine ex- 
 ploded, causing his instant death. The deceased 
 leaves both wife and children to mourn his loss. t 
 
 March 14. Within a few days, have attended three 
 funerals — one child and two soldiers. This morning, 
 though much out of health, rode twenty miles, to 
 Athens. As the roads were in a bad condition, we 
 were all day in performing the journey, and before 
 night were overtaken in a snow-storiii. In the even- 
 ing, made an arrangement R) have printed a |)auiphlet 
 
SKLaII niBHARD BAimETr. 
 
 iM 
 
 -two members. 
 off from it two 
 itaius about as 
 
 listers' Cohfer- 
 Moral Go%'ern- 
 Suprcnie Moml 
 >f Gotl's Moral 
 contain God's 
 at I made, too 
 my points, to 
 [ erred upon a 
 
 I. 
 
 ORS. 
 
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 le funeral of a 
 the explosion 
 >usiy, applied a 
 as s(M)n as ex- 
 the mine ex- 
 The deceased 
 his loss. %r 
 attended three 
 This morning, 
 enty miles, to 
 condition, we 
 L'y, and before 
 In the even- 
 ted a pamphlet 
 
 entitled, "'I he Mi>io;s Quarterly rvfcetinf;;" a historioal 
 lecture, delivered in Ciieshire Academy Hall, iH'fore 
 the winter s<'s,sion of said Quarterly Meeting, Do- 
 oemhcr 6, ISQli.'^W^'''^^'^^'^'*''' '^'■' ■* .,-if«tt}«riH*'. .;'■-;«- 
 
 Makcii 15. Left for Cincinnati. Tlie train was an 
 hour iHthiiid its regular time, and, soon after leaving 
 Athens, was, in coiiwxjucnce of an accident, detaiiie«l 
 four hours, at the ex|)iraiioii of which time the passen- 
 gers were transferred to a way-train. Here we v/cre 
 cooj)eil up In warm, small, ill-ventilated apartments, and 
 in this condition the train moved at an uncommonly 
 slow pace, groaning as it were under its burden of 
 human beings. At Chillicothe we exchangwl ears; but 
 the stoves were inadequate to warm the rooms. So great 
 was the transitiei fn)m heat to cold, that I l)ecaiv.e 
 seriously ill. We reached the city about midnight, 
 and found the priiici]»al hotels filled, which rendered it 
 extremely difficult to find comfortable lodgings. There 
 M'as a severe frost, the ground being already covered 
 with snow ; and to me it was a night of untold suffer- 
 ing, such as I had never experienced away from home. 
 
 M.XRCH 16. The morning came; but there was no 
 alleviation to my sufferings. For twenty-four hours I 
 had scarcely tasted food^ while a rheumatic fever, with 
 alternate chills, had been preying upon my system. 
 Thus was I prostrated, in a largn city, without medical 
 aid, and without a friend to render the least jK)ssible 
 assistance. In this condition I, f\»r a ■ iine, despaired 
 of life. But learning that a boat was to leave in the 
 evening, 1 fortunately siH-urcd a passage, and never was 
 I more glad to turn my face homeward, though even 
 to die on the way. 
 
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 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 April 14. In forty-eight hours after leaving Cin- 
 cinnati, I reached home ; and for tlie two saccee<Iing 
 weeks I was principally oonfined to my bed, attended 
 by a physician. I am now gaining slowly, and rode 
 out for the first time since my return ; but it will • 
 probably be weeks, if not months, before I will be . 
 fully restoretl to usual health. Still I have reasoiJ to * 
 be thankful that my life is spareil under circumstanceg 
 of so niuch mercy, while 1 yet hope, in some way, to 
 be useful in the cau$*e of Christ. j-,,, 
 
 June 3-5. Attended Quarterly Meeting in Chesh- 
 ire, and preached' one sermon. The National Guards 
 having been called away, the session was more thinly 
 attended than usual. On the Sabbath, a collection of 
 about twenty-five dollars was taken for the Freed- 
 nieu's Mission. At the close of the meeting, prepared 
 /my annual report of the Quarterly Meeting for the 
 Freewill Baptid Regkter for 1865. It appeared from 
 the church letters, that one hundred and twe-ty-two 
 had, the past year, been added by baptism, making the 
 present number of members nine hundred and twenty- 
 eight. 
 
 June 15. Preached the funeral sermon of a lady, a 
 pious member of the church. On the day previous to 
 her deatii, she conversed with calmness, while a 
 heavenly serenity reste<l u^wn lier countenance. Be- 
 ing preseut, she requested me to read a portion of 
 Scripture, and offer a prayer. On the same day I 
 visited another jMirson just ready to depart this life; 
 but how great was the contrast! His life had been 
 one of impiety, and now, in his last moments, he was 
 filled with dismay. No joy lit' up his countenance; 
 
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 8RL.AH II IBB ARC BARRETT. 
 
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 ■ leaving Cin- 
 ATO aucct'Ciiing 
 bed, attended 
 wly, and rode 
 ; but it will 
 Dre I will be 
 ave reason to 
 circumstances 
 some way^ to 
 
 ing in Cliesh- 
 tioual Guards 
 9 more thinly 
 i collection of 
 ir the Freed- 
 ting, prepared 
 eeting for the 
 ippeared from 
 id twe-'ty-two 
 a, making the 
 and tweuty- 
 
 n of a lady, a 
 r previous to 
 
 ess, while a 
 
 tenance. Be- 
 
 a portion of 
 
 same day I 
 
 Kirt this life; 
 ife had been 
 lents, he was 
 countenance ; 
 
 for the prospects of the future were dark and dreary. 
 lV;ligion ! who would })e depriveil of its consolations? 
 . July 17. Delivered in Rutland a discourse for the 
 es|)eciai benefit of tlie young. The substance of this 
 o«;rn)on bad recently appeared, in detached portions, in 
 a weekfy religious newspa|>er of wide circulation, and 
 the subject being so deeply impressed on my mind, I 
 could not refrain from re{)eating it from the pulpit. 
 Both the pulpit and press aflbrd ample means for the 
 dissemination of truth, and guilty should I bo to per- 
 mit these opportunities of usefulness pass unimproved. 
 Also, the consideration that my days may be nearly 
 numbernl, prompts lue to renewed diligence. 
 
 August 14. Deiiveretl in Cheshire Academy Hull, 
 Clu-shire, Iwfore the annual session of the Ohio River 
 Yearly Meeting, a historical sketch of said Yearly 
 Meeting from its origin up to the present time. 
 
 Sept£MBKR 1. Preached in Rutland village the 
 funeral st>rmon of a discharged soldier, age<l twenty- 
 four, from John xi, 24 : " Martha saith unto hin\, I 
 know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the 
 last day." My theme, of (-ourse, was the resurrection, 
 which was treated in the following manner: 1. The 
 Bible teaches the doctrine of a general resurrection 
 from the dead. 2. The Scriptures teach that the same 
 boily, though greatly changed, will be raised from tlie 
 dead. 3. The Bible teaches that the resurrection will 
 take place at the close of Christ's mediatorial reign or 
 second coming. Endeavoicd to prove each proposition ^ 
 by numerous Scripture quotations, answering the most ; 
 prominent objections to the doctrine qf the resurrection, "* 
 
 OcroBKB 30. Witnessed a veiv solemn scene — the 
 
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 ATTToniooiiAPiiY or 
 
 Ciinoral nf two hj^ikI foinak'H, wlio diod nboiit tlit' same 
 liini', Tlu" cor|>sfM svtTe bntiijrlit into tlie ciiuroh at 
 tUv saint! hour, and lay side l)y Midt- during the sermon. 
 At the c'hwe of the diwonrse, the coffins wore o|)eued in 
 the |)r:'Henee of the va«t multitude of H|)cctator.s, who 
 jraze«l with thoujjhtf'il silence \\]mu tlie once active, but ♦ 
 now Ijfele.sM, forms of two Ciiristian friends. While the 
 tear of affection dropped from many eyvn, all felt the 
 assurance that the deceased iiad gone to rest — to that • 
 lan<l where " infinite day excludes the night.'* ..k* 'i' 
 
 NovKMBKR (). Preachwl in a remote part of the 
 township, a new field of gospel lalwr. Here a new 
 ecluM)! sid>-district has been organized, a convenient 
 scltool-houso erectwl, end a week-day and Sabbath- 
 kcIuhjI taught. The |)eoplc, though non-professors, ap- 
 peared anxious to hear preaching. Was saongly 
 solicited to continae my labors with them every 
 Sabl)ath ; but other calls and engagements forbade 
 complying with their request. ^Wj^ 'S^-^;-^-^«*#^«<yiSif 
 
 NovKMBER 19. Returned, after a week's absence, 
 from Cincinnati, where I put to press my first sermon, 
 delivered in Rutland, April 6, 1845, entitled " Motives 
 to Early Piety," being the third pamphlet I have 
 issued this year. On the return boat, witnessed the ' 
 death of a soldier, returning home from Tennessee, 
 where he had been sick for some months. His father, 
 learning that 1 was a minister, requested me to con- 
 verso with him in relation to his spiritual interests; 
 but he seemed little inclined to converse on the subject 
 and soon expired. Another passenger, falling over- t 
 board in the night, very narrowly escap«jd witli his - 
 
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 nut tlio same 
 le c'iiiii'ch at 
 > the sermon. 
 ;if ojKMied in 
 ?ctator,s, who 
 ce active, but 
 i. While the 
 S all felt the 
 rest — to that 
 ht." 
 
 part of the 
 Here a new 
 a convenient 
 iiid Sabl)iith- 
 rofesHors, ap- 
 7as sa-onjjly 
 
 them every 
 cuts forbade 
 
 ck's absence, 
 first sermon, 
 0(1 " Motives 
 ilet I have 
 vituessed the 
 Tennessee, 
 His father, 
 me to con- 
 al interests ; 
 n the subject 
 illing over- 
 id witli his 
 
 NoVEMBKH 24. This day was observed, in aoooi-d- 
 ano(> witii the proclamation of the president of the 
 United States, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer 
 for past und future blessings. In obedienw to this 
 call, people of various denominations nKseniblo<l in 
 Rutland, listened to an appropriate discourse, and re- 
 sponded to an appeal in behalf of •he Unitwl States 
 Christian Commission. Seventy-three dollars were 
 donated, which was afterward uif^reased to one 
 hundred, to aid this society in its benevolent and 
 humane o|K!rations. Just before this, one hundred and 
 fifty dollars hud been freely donated to the American 
 Bible Society, showing that a spirit of liberality exists 
 in these })erilous times. 
 
 Decrmber 11. Preached in the village of Rutland, 
 from Proverbs viii, 6 : " Hear ; for I will epeak of 
 excellent thinf>'s." For the last three months, my 
 labors have been mostly confined with the church in 
 this place. A good degree of prosperity is now en- 
 joyed, though this can not be said of the past. The 
 war, the state and presitlential elections, have engaged 
 the chief attention of the |)eople, while the more sober 
 realities of eternity have l)een neglected. 
 
 Di!X:!EHBER 31. The oloeing yearl Its record — 
 how soon it will be sealed! Reflections, both pleasing 
 and mournful, fill the mind. The past year has been 
 one of great events in the history of our country — ex- 
 ploits that have never been excelled, in a military point 
 of view. The nation — by the free voice of the peo- 
 ple — has declared its intention to maintain princi- 
 ples, upon which are based the happiness of mil 
 lions. But connected with these stirring events and 
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 triiimpltH nro (linnnters which have filled the land with 
 mourning and sadness. — , •.;;«'i ^ <, » •;• ;, 
 
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 CHAPTER LIX. i>t ...- 
 
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 1 1 
 
 CLOSE OF THE REBELIJON. ' 
 
 Fkhruary 5, 1865. Since the opning of the year, 
 have, as I trust, oontrihutwl something to the public 
 gom\ through the metiium of the press. Notwith- 
 standing the present exorbitant prices of paper and 
 printing, have published in pamphlet form, the past 
 season, thirty-two thousand pages for general circu- 
 lation, besides writing more or less for newspapers. 
 The printed page has thus visited many firesides, and 
 pt'rhaps been more acocptablo than the author's pres- 
 ence. 
 
 April 6. Twenty years ago this day, I delivered 
 my first discourse, which now calls up many recol- 
 lections of the past. The octasion, the assembly, and 
 the sermon are brought with freshness to my mind, 
 while other scenes, periiaps of greater importance, are 
 nearly forgotten. Why is it so? Because it was my 
 first effort in public as a minister of the gospel. It 
 gave character to my subsequent life. It was the start- 
 ing point, the commencement, of those labors wliich 
 are yet continued, though with weakner and imper- 
 fection. They have been years of bo..i toil and 
 pleasure, self-denial and comfort. 
 
 Ai'RiL 9. The great war of the rebellion, on which 
 the eyes of the world have l>een fixed for the last four 
 
1 the land with 
 
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 ing of the yea*"* 
 g to the public 
 n-wi. Notwith- 
 I of paper and 
 form, the past 
 general circu- 
 for newspapers, 
 ly firesides, and 
 e author's pres- 
 
 [lay, I delivered 
 ) many recol- 
 s assembly, and 
 j8 to my mind, 
 iraportanw, are 
 •ause it was my 
 the gospel. It 
 It was the start- 
 le labors wliich 
 lef and imper- 
 bo >.) toil and 
 
 pUion, on which 
 for thA last four 
 
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 yenrp, is broiij^iit virtually to a clof*e by the surrentler 
 ot General \a'v to CjimuuuI (iraiit, wiih the cliiof arniy 
 of the South. The ship ol State is now liiniding for 
 the haven where it «hall onoe more rest ut jK-aw, under 
 the victorious iMisi^n of the U'loii. From its awful 
 baptism of bl<KMl and fire, the nation is entering u new 
 life, '.^ith a stronger nationality &n(i prestige that com- 
 mands resiH^ct. The Great American Republic stands 
 this day the arbiter of the American continont, mani- 
 fistiug to the world the tremendous vi'ality and 
 strength of our national government and popular insti- 
 tutions. Though, in this gigantic struggle, the losses 
 of life and proiM-rty are enormous iM-ycmd ))rec<(lent, 
 yet tlie gains are without parallel in history. African 
 slavery, the fruitful source of sectional agitati<m and 
 discord, is removed, and the Union is stronger in 
 wealth and population than it was Ix-fore the war. 
 
 Apuii. 14. In the hour of the nation's triumph, in 
 the hour of its rejoicing, the telegraph brings the melan- 
 choly tidings of the assassination of the pr»?si(le»>t. He 
 was shot by a fiendish ruffian, at lord's Theater, 
 , ashington, last evening, and died this morning. 
 The shmtk falls upon the country like a thunder-l)olt. 
 Thus, at the age of fifty -six, dies Abraham Lincoln, 
 a name ever to be reraembenKl, at a time when his of- 
 ficial services were deemed indispensable to the future 
 welfare of this great llepubl'c. He, like Moses, has 
 led this nation through a mighty revolution ; and like 
 Moses, too, was permitted to see, but not to enter, the 
 promised haven. 
 
 May 1. Contributetl a.) article for the Rdigioua 
 Telescope, the organ of the United firetliren in Clu'iat. 
 
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292 
 
 AUTOBIOGUAl-HY OF 
 
 It was formerly piihlislutl at Circlevillp, but now 
 Dayton, Ohio, It in an ably conducted shcv f, and has 
 a circulation of twelve thousand. Cojinecteil with it 
 is a bfM)k establishment which also publishes a German 
 paper, large folio. 
 
 May 8. Yesterday attended the funeral of ths old- 
 est citizen in the township, aged ninety years. To-day 
 furnished an article for the Potneroy Weekly Telegraph, 
 issued at the county-seat of Meigs County. It is now 
 edited and publishwl by Thomas U. White, E&q., suc- 
 cessor to Hon. Tobias A. Plants, member of Congi-ess. 
 
 My 14. Preached in Rutland to an attentive 
 audience. Events of signal imiwrtance are almost 
 daily transpiring. Not long since, John Wilkes Booth, 
 the assapsin of President Lincoln, was captured at 
 Port Royal, and, refusing to surrender, was shot. On 
 the same day, General Johnston surre'ulered his army, 
 consisting of thirty-seven thousand nen, to the vic- 
 torious legions of General Sherman. Soon after, Dick 
 Taylor surrendered the rebel army ui der his command 
 to General Canby, at Citronville, Al ibama. And four 
 days ago, Jefferson Davis, the president of the defunct 
 Confederacy, in his flight from the rebel capital, was 
 captured by General VVilson's forces, at Irwinsville, 
 Georgia, and is on his way as a prisoner to Fortress 
 Monroe. 
 
 May 20, 21. At Clioshire, on the Ohio River, at- 
 tended the spring session of the Meigs Quarterly 
 Meeting, which was well attended by persons from a 
 distance. Professor Dunn, of Hillsdale College, whom 
 I had not seen since my visit to Michigan in 1869, 
 was present. This was his first visit to this pait of 
 
v\]\o, but now 
 
 sliC'cf, and has 
 
 iiiectetl with it 
 
 isiies a German 
 
 era! of th* oW- 
 years. To-day 
 •ekly Telegraph, 
 ity. It is now 
 liite, Esq., sne- 
 er of Congi'ess. 
 o an attentive 
 ice are almost 
 Wilkes Booth, 
 as captured at 
 was shot. On 
 tiered his army, 
 en, to the vic- 
 oon after, Dick 
 !r his command 
 ma. And four 
 of the defunct 
 )el capital, was 
 at Irwinsville, 
 uer to Fortress 
 
 >hio River, at- 
 eigs Quarterly 
 )erson8 from a 
 College, whom 
 ;an in 1859, 
 to this pait of 
 
 SSI^H HIUBARD BAKnETT. 
 
 293 
 
 Ohio, and, {K>8sessing uncommon powers of eloquence, 
 he was listentil to by old and young with great at- 
 tention. He delivered one lecture and two sermons. 
 iii JcNB 1 1. With much pleasure and freedom, 
 preache;! two discourses in Rutland. Though the 
 whole nation has wept, and draped its palisades with 
 mourning, as it bore along through the land the re- 
 mains of its beloved prebident to its final rcsting-]>lace, 
 in Springfield, Illinois, yet the re-establishment of the 
 national authority and the restoration of ))eace are 
 causes of great and lasting gratitude. In addition to 
 this, the disbandment of most of the union troops, and 
 their return to their families and friends, ulso fill many 
 hearts with joy. 
 
 October 23. Yesterday preached one discourse, 
 and to-day two funeral sermons. One of the deceased 
 was a man aged about eighty, who, while engaged in 
 his usual avocations, was instantly summoned to 
 another world. Yet it is believed that he was pre- 
 pared for the solemn change, having for many years 
 maintained with honor the Christian profoasion. Such 
 were the circumstances connected with his death, that I 
 was led to address the audience from the words of 
 Samuel: *' There is but a stcjp between me and 
 death.** .^ «a.-ii*ii~fa.i-' t^^,.-ie''\ j',iA-hA4<iu 
 
 November 8. Contributed my first article for the 
 Middleport Weekly Gazette, a family journal, devoted 
 to news, politics, literature, agriculture, commei-ce, and 
 ItxKi! interests. It is published and edited at Middle- 
 jKjrt, Ohio, by Daniel D. W. Davis, Esq. It is the 
 first newspaper published in this place. 
 
 December 17. Preached for the Second Freewill 
 
 
 
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 m 
 
 294 
 
 AUTOBIOGHAPHY OF 
 
 Baptist Cliurch in Riitlaiul, from 1 Peter iv, 18: "If 
 the rigi>teous scarcely be saved, where shall the un- 
 godly and the sinner appear?" With this church I 
 have had tho past year stated appointment*, and have 
 reason to 'jelieve that my labors have been blessed. 
 Since the close of the war, both the pulpit and the ; 
 press present great openings for doing good. May I 
 enter these inviting fields of labor with new zeal and 
 resolution. - ;. ,:„ .\ ,^-- .\ ;v,i^„,: 
 
 ; ---■- ;-«!-{;. CHAPTER Ij^.^^w^r-mkkma 
 
 PASTOKAL LABORS. 
 
 January 1, 1866. In view af the rapid flight of 
 time, promised grwiter diligence in my Master's serv- 
 ice. Many are the obligations under which I am to 
 that Being Avho has sfiared aiy life through another 
 year. It is always solenni to enter ujwn a new year, 
 not knowing what it may bring forth,— joy or sorrow, 
 life or death. At all events, I desire to havo my heart 
 fixe<l on God, and my treastu-e in heaven. 
 
 Fkbuuary 6. Met with the Ministerial Confer- 
 ence. It was thinly attended by the members, but 
 well attended by spectators. Read the essay assigned 
 me on " Future Rewards and PunishmeMts." 
 
 March 30. Wi-ote fcgain for the Religious Tele- 
 scope, to which pajwr I have been a regular contribu- 
 tor the past year. ■*«?.»*«' i'f-.i^^^^^jl^ffgafea 
 
 Aprii. J5. After divine service, seven persons 
 were baptized, making fifteen who have lately gone 
 forward in this ordinance, and joined the church. 
 
riv, 18: "If 
 shall the un- 
 this church I 
 
 ent«, and have 
 been blessed. 
 
 pulpit and the 
 
 good. May I 
 new iseal and 
 
 ...yftsiiatt 
 
 •apid flight of 
 Master's serv- 
 vhich I am to 
 rough another 
 n a new year, 
 joy or sorrow, 
 have my heart 
 
 terial Confer'' 
 members, but 
 'ssay assigned 
 Its." 
 
 ieliffiaus Teli^ 
 uhir contribu- 
 
 even persojs 
 e lately gone 
 i the church. 
 
 miimmim 
 
 8EI.au HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 29* 
 
 God is reviving his work in other places adjacent. 
 May he reign triumphant through the land. 
 
 May 27. Preached from Hebrews xi, 24-28: 
 "By faith Moses, when he was come to years," etc 
 Spoke upon the nature of faith, the history of Moses, 
 the sacrifices which he made, and " the recompense of 
 reward," (inforciag the whole subject upon fiie audi- 
 
 June 10. Delivered a 'discourse from Malechi iii, 
 14 : "Ye liave said, It is vain to serve God," etc. 
 Earnestly contended that the service of God is not 
 vain, and that the wntiment of the text is the senti- 
 ment of the doubting and unbelieving heart. 
 
 July 8. My sermon, addressed to the members of 
 the Sabbath-school and Bible-class, was founded on 
 2 Chronicles xxxiv, 3 : " For in the eighth year of his 
 reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek afler 
 the God of David his father." As this text referred 
 to King Josiah, I descril)ed him as one worthy of 
 imitation, slrowing the happy consequence of early 
 piety. ,if 
 
 AtJGUST 6 Subject of discourse founded on Luke 
 xviii, 18 : " And a certain ruler asked him, saying. 
 Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" 
 Afler describing the character and circumstances of 
 the young ruler, considered the question, the answer 
 given, and the effects produced. By way of ap- 
 plication, showed the folly of self-deoeptiou, and the 
 dangers of wealth. •; « . 
 
 September 5. Three days s'nce, attended a 
 Quarterly Meeting, and assisted in the ordination of a 
 young brother, a kte student of Hillaiiye College^ to 
 
2G6 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OP 
 
 the work of the Christian ministry. To-day onr re- 
 sponsibilities as parents are increased by an accession 
 of a member to the family—a daughter, -Carrie Sylva 
 Barrett. May we have grace and wisdom from on 
 high, to enabJe us to train up our children in the nuiw 
 ture and admonition of the Lord, t 
 
 October? 7. Kode to Cheshire, where I was one 
 week ago summoned to preach the fune;-al sermon of a 
 man who died of cholera. This forenoon preached in 
 the Academy Hall. In the afternoon proceeded six 
 miles up the Ohio to Middleport, and preached in the 
 First Presbyterian church. Here the Freewill Bap- 
 tists have a house of worship nearly completed, built 
 principally by a few self-sacrificing friends of the 
 cause. ^. 
 
 November 25. Pp>ached in Rutland from Mark 
 xiv, 69. Attempted to show that true religion can not 
 be concealed, and that there are no grounds for secret 
 discipleship. In the afternoon, attended another serv-? 
 ioe, after whidi three persons were baptised by im- 
 mersion, one of whom was a Presbyterian. 
 
 December 1, 2. Attended the winter session of 
 Meigs Quarterly Meeting. The Cheshire church, or- 
 ganized on the 8th of September last of fifty-one 
 members, was received. Touching allusions were 
 made and apprt)priate resolutions passed on the late 
 and sudden death of Deacon William Burr, agent 
 of the Freewill Baptist Printing F^blishment and ■ 
 office editor of the Moi-ning Star. He has also been 
 the printer of the Star and other publications of the 
 denomination for more than forty years. Hence, hi« 
 loss is universally felt and deplored. i' 
 
8£LAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 297 
 
 To-day onr re- 
 by an accession 
 (■—Carrie Sylva 
 iedom from on 
 ren in the nur- 
 
 lere I was one 
 .'al sermon of a 
 x>n preached in 
 proceeded six 
 preached in the 
 Freewill Bap- 
 ompleted, built 
 friends of the 
 
 ad from Mark 
 eligion can not 
 unds for secret 
 1 another serv- 
 ptiaed by im 
 
 in. ' t::.iV«^.^ 
 
 iter session of 
 
 re church, or- 
 
 of fifty-one 
 
 lusions were 
 
 on the late 
 
 Burr, agent 
 
 >lishment and 
 
 )as also been 
 
 icutions of the 
 
 Hence, hin 
 
 December 31, 1867. One-half of ray time, 
 during the past year, has been employe<l in preaciiing 
 for the two Freewill Baptist churches in Rutland. 
 The other half has been spent in promoting the cause 
 in general ; preaching in the adjoining towns ; attend- 
 ing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly meetings ; 
 attending Sabbath-school concerts . and temperance 
 meetings; making parochial visits; writing for a re- 
 ligious magazine; and furnishing matter for several 
 weekly newspapers. A considerable number of 
 funerals and weddings have also been attended. On 
 one occasion I preached a funeral sermon and a few 
 hours after solemnized a man-iage. Of the funerals 
 attended, was one of an aged lady, the widow of a 
 clergy-nan. She was one among the first that was 
 baptized in the township of Rutland. Her husband 
 had been 4ead thirty-seven years, during which period 
 she had borne the varied ills of life with remarkable 
 patience and fortitude. 
 
 ' ■' 'ir d'" '■ ^ i,i PECUNIARY IX)8SES, ... -■ . '. V^.-~.' • 
 
 August 16, 1868. If the unexpected deprivation 
 of home and the sudden and irretrievable loss of pro- 
 perty be a oulamity, then I have snstained a great one. 
 Tuis aft«moon, having returned from church service, 
 my dwelling-house, with its most valuable contents, 
 was accidentally consumed by fire. It caught, as it is 
 supposed, from sparks falling on the roof, and before 
 
298 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 
 diseovorpd it was in flames. Tlie alarm spread for 
 raileH around, and liinulrt'ds — mcu, women, and chil- 
 drcu — gathered, but too late to save the building. A 
 portion of the furuitHre, be<lding, and olotliing was, 
 however, savwl. Tlie total h»*s is not nmch short of 
 tliree thousand dollars, with no insurance U|)on any of 
 the property destroyed. Next to the building, my 
 greatest loss is that of my library, composed of some 
 MX. hundred volumes, manv of which were rare and 
 costly works, and can not be replaced, being out of 
 print, the collection of wiiich has otKnipiwl nuich of 
 my time for the Ia.st thirty years. We bore our loss 
 with oalmnens and fortitude, while some of our fricods 
 shed tears of sympathy. timi^'mi^^i^^:'^im^^;^p:'^Ai!i^isBiUii 
 August 17. Wiien I awoke, finding myself and 
 family houseless and homeless, with the savings of 
 many years gone, u reaction came over ipy spirits. 
 Life had been a struggle. I had, by the blessing of 
 God, just emerged flora poverty ; had, by unceasing 
 industry and strict frugality, obtained a pleasant and 
 «>mfortable home, where I expected to spend my de- 
 clining days ; had, by the most vigilant eflR)rt8, secured 
 a choiec and valuable library ; had, in my travels in 
 different parts* of the country, collected together many 
 relies and curiosities in art and nature; these, all these, 
 together with manuscripts, pictures, nui)>8, charts, en- 
 gravings, and a neat and commodious house, omtain- 
 ing eight well-finished rooms, were now a heap of 
 smoldering ruins. The thought made me sad for a 
 moment. But it was only momentarily, — the first 
 promptings of- human nature when bereft of earthly 
 good. The train of my thoughts 3oon took a diiferent 
 
arm spread for 
 ttuon, and chil- 
 ic building. A 
 1 clothing was, 
 
 niudi short of 
 c« u|K)n any of 
 i building, my 
 u posed of some 
 
 were rare and 
 1, being out of 
 uipiini much of 
 c bore our lo«s 
 e of our friends 
 
 ing myself and 
 the Mtivings of 
 ver ipy spirits, 
 the blessing of 
 ], by unceasing 
 a pleasant and 
 spend my de- 
 efforts, secured 
 my travels in 
 together many 
 th&se, all these, 
 |>s, charts, en- 
 louse, omtaiu- 
 tow a heap of 
 me sad for a 
 ily, — the first 
 reft of earthly 
 took a differeot 
 
 SET AH HIBBAKD BARRETT. 
 
 299 
 
 turn. I looked upon the bright side. This world, I 
 considered, was not my home; its wealth was not my 
 treasure. God was my refuge; heaven, my home. 
 Why, then, despond? I will not, can not. No, I 
 will not repine at misfortunes, but trust in God, 
 who is a present help in time of need. . Perhaps ad- 
 versity is what I needed to humble me and to show 
 me the instability of earth. 
 
 August 23. Preached with usual fervor. The 
 events of the past week led me to sju-ak from the fol- 
 lowing ttxt : " In my Father's lutuse are many 
 mansions." Spoke at length upon the durability of 
 those mansions prepared by the Savior, which, unlike 
 our earthly abotles, can not be destroyed ; but are as 
 permiiiient as the univeii?e of God, — lasting as eternity 
 itself. While dwelling upon the last feature of this 
 subject, I insensibly forgot my jjccuniary losses, feel- 
 ing that all my interests were above and not upon the 
 earth. Felt, iherefore, thankful to God for thiit re- 
 ligion which points the weary traveler to the blessed 
 mansions above. Every one present seemetl to be my 
 friend, numifesting all the syn\pathy which the nature 
 of my case and the circumstances demaiide<l. 
 
 August 31. Having for two weeks lived up. .i the 
 hospitalities of friends, we collected what had been 
 saved from the devouring element, and con)menced 
 housekeeping. Our hired room, though inconvenient, 
 is the aboile of happiness. So we have no reason lor 
 complaint ; we arc not deprived of the comforts of 
 life. The assurance of Divint^ aid removes all anxiety, 
 and makes us rttntnciled to our condition. 
 
 Decemuku 6. Our new church edifice in Rutland 
 
 l 
 
 a 
 
 I 
 
300 
 
 Airroniofin.\rnY of 
 
 ■was (l(Hli(>ate«1 to the service of tlie Most High, Ser- 
 mon by llev. Ira Z. Ilaiiing, assisk'd by Itev. Thomas 
 H. Dra':e, and Professors Spencer and Chase, of At- 
 wood Institute. Tiiis r-hurch has never, until now, 
 owned a good house of worship. The first "^iieetings 
 were held in the villa^ e sch >l-hou8e, a small brick 
 building, which was subsequently occupied exclusively 
 by the church. But in a few years, as the congre- 
 gation increiised, the house was deserted and finally 
 sold. Afler this the church was deiiendent upon other 
 denominations for a house in which to worship, 
 changing from place to place, until the present year, 
 when, by common consent, it was agreed to rise and 
 build. Arrangements were accordingly made last 
 spring, and now we have a convenient house, corn- 
 pi ated and furnished, nearly frw from debt, at a cost 
 of two thousand five hundred dollars. 
 
 DErr"MBEB 31. To us the past year has been a 
 Ujcr.iorable one. Our temimral circumstances are quite 
 different from one year ago; but, as to health and other 
 blessings, we have been highly favored. Our recent 
 losses have been partially made up. After the burn- 
 ing of my house, subscriptions were immediately cir- 
 culated. Persons of different religious denominations, 
 and even worldlings and skeptics, made me generous 
 donations, all if which were unex|»ecte<1. Attending 
 in Cheshire the autumn session of the Meigs Quarterly 
 Meeting, a clerical friend, without any suggestion of 
 mine, presented my erase before that body, and a pub- 
 lic contribution was taken. Several newspapers al- 
 luded in a touching manner to my misfortunes, asking 
 aid in my behalf. Rev. A. H. Chase, publisher of the 
 
r-f.*,;. 
 
 SELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 301 
 
 lost High, Ser- 
 hy liev. Thomas 
 id Chase, of A.t% 
 ever, until now, 
 he fifHt "i/setinga 
 e, a small brick 
 ipied exclusively 
 , as the oongre- 
 ?rted and finally 
 adent upon other 
 ch to worship, 
 he present year, 
 reed to rise and 
 igly made last 
 ent house, com- 
 1 debt, at a cost 
 
 year has been a 
 stances are quite 
 health and other 
 ed. Our recent 
 After the burn- 
 immediately cir- : 
 i denominations, 
 ide me generous 
 ted. Attendiiij^ 
 Meigs Qijarterjy 
 y suggestion of 
 )dy, and a pub- 
 newspapers al- 
 for tunes, asking 
 publisher of the 
 
 Chridian Freeman, of Cliioago, made tne a retnittnnce 
 from his own private finids. Many private individu- 
 als, at home and abroad, rendered material assistance. 
 Booksellers and publislier^^, upon learning the loss of 
 my library, contributed st-veral valuable standard 
 works. Due acknowlwlgment should be made to the 
 Freewill Baptist Printing Establishment, of Dover, 
 New Ham|)8hire, for a voluntary donation of books, 
 through Mr. Luther R. Burlingame, the agent, 
 amounting to about fifly dollars. I was also re- 
 membered by the Western Tract and Book Society, of 
 Cincinnati ; so that I have a new library, worth about 
 three hundred dollars. Though this amount is not 
 equal in value to one-half of the old library, yet, with 
 so good a beginning, my present wants are supplied, 
 and I hoi>e in time to be able to procure such works as 
 I may need in the future. Indeed the generosity and 
 sympathy manifested often affected my heart. Never, 
 until now, did I know the strength of enduring 
 friendship, of that sympathy which alleviates sorrow, 
 and binds up the wounds which misfortune ifflicts. 
 Thanks be to God for his multiplied favors and bless- 
 ings. 
 
 >> CHAPTER LXIT.^ y^'i. 
 
 U'U^^-^U., .^#. JOTTINGS. J, ,._^p., ._ ^•.,^.^^^^;, 
 
 January 1, 1869. Furnished an article for the 
 Ch-iitian Freeman, published at Chicago. r -«» 
 
 January 3. Heard two sermons delivered hf 
 Revs. Goodwin Evans and Thomas H. Drake. 
 
 1 
 
 M 
 
 . 4 
 
 i ! 
 
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 AUToniOORAPHY OF 
 
 
 I 
 
 I 
 
 m 
 
 I 
 
 .». January 9. Laid tlie corner-stone of my new 
 <lw«!llinjr.|,oii8e in the villugo of Jlutlun<l. ^Mi^iMf& 
 
 January 13. R<'|M)it«I for the Morning f>lar nml 
 the ChriHtian Freeman the winter session of the Meigs 
 Quarterly Mwtinj^. 
 
 January 17. Preached in Rutland, my first ser- 
 n«)n in the new cliurdi, from Daniel ii, 34. j^rwi^ci 
 
 January 30. At two, attended montiily meeting; 
 at Hoven, deliverwl a tern|)onim« adtlreas. 
 
 Fkbruary 1. Forwarded an article to Dover, New 
 Ilaniiwhirc, for the Morning Star. '»#tl v^t: !»"tMIs^*«< 
 
 Fkbhuary 6. Gave a public address; pwl re- 
 ligious interest ; fotn- imnierHcd in the baptistery. 
 
 Fkbruary 8. Marriwl a young couple in my 
 study. The evening was dark and stormy; but to 
 them all was light and joy. '„,, ^ ,..,., 
 
 Fkbruary 13. By recpiest, lectured again on 
 ten.|)erance. Intemperance, sad to say, is on the in- 
 crease. ;{'- ii^g., .^Ij. ^UiftM I i^^lf ^^nH fsVts 
 
 Fkbruary 19. Firilslied residing Dr. Fuller's ser- 
 mons. Plain, earnest, and searching, they can not fail 
 to be us(>fiil. 
 
 February 24. Am forty-seven. Examined Pit- 
 tenger's Oratory, a new and excellent work,— the best 
 of its class. 
 
 February 2?. Delivered two addresses and one 
 sermon. '>:^.fi.,^^-^j,, ,■,,,-,.,.; 
 
 February 28. Preached in the same part of the 
 township. Here, one year ago, forty, by public pro- 
 fessi.)n, put on Christ. In the evening heard Professor 
 Chase, a native of Rutland, and a graduate of Hills- 
 dale College, Michigan, j ' i.-^mK¥mf>mmmf,M^ ■ 
 
H:k 
 
 RKLAH IIIHnAni) HARnF.Tr. 
 
 one of my new 
 
 iin<l. 
 
 ''lorning Star nnd 
 
 lion of the Meigs 
 
 M(\, my first ser- 
 
 ii, 34. 
 
 lontiily meeting ; 
 
 >8.S. 
 
 le to Dover, New 
 
 MresH; gtxxl re- 
 bnptistery. 
 ; couple in my 
 stormy; but to 
 
 tared again on 
 »y, is on the in- 
 
 Dr. Fuller's ser- 
 they can not fail 
 
 Examined Pit- 
 wori{, — the best 
 
 Iresses and one 
 
 jme part of the 
 by pul)lic pro- 
 heard Professor 
 [luate of Hills- 
 
 Makch 2. Prepared an article on "Missions" for 
 publication. 
 
 March 4. Inauguration day ; Andrew Johnson 
 leaves, and Ulysses S. Grant takes, the prosidentia] 
 chair. 
 
 March 10. Delivered a fuoeral di«CQun«. . J: •;. 
 
 March 14, Preached, (^f •i-ift'irfikV .i i. »>»<•,- 
 
 March 21. Revieweil Watson's Life of Wesley, 
 the founder of MethiKlism. 
 
 March 28. Attended a wedding. The parties 
 leave to-morrow for the North-west. 
 
 April 4. Assiste*! in re-organizing the Sabbath- 
 school, aAer which attended a mee'i'i'r aud exhorted. 
 
 Ai'Rii. 6. Attacked with chill and fever. 
 
 Aprii- 19, Am better ; atfonded a funeral. ^ ih 
 
 May 6. 8oIemnize<l a marriage. j.'?*!4>^».-)f.ai!i:^^anv, 
 
 May 19. Preached the funeral sermon of a youth, 
 suddenly cut down by the hand of death. 
 
 May 22. Attended monthly meeting; two united 
 with the church. ', 'yk&?»fS**i« !j*a«ul-.^.- t^Viik»^»*r4 (v ^/li 
 
 May 23. IleanI a disconrse ; le<1 in prayer ; visited. 
 
 May 30. Committed the remains of anothf>r to 
 the grave, — a young man of seventeen. How many 
 warnings have the young to remember their Creator in 
 ^the days of their youth I ei-. ^a'r^jr;.^.; 
 
 Junk 1. Removed into our new honse. 
 
 June 6, PreacluKl from the emphatic words of the 
 Savior, — " One thing is net Yul»^,i#4 :;fe?f*?Uwi?-4iir?;*,^^, 
 
 June 12, Another wedding^'j^;,",'*-! J;, ct/ivt-;*/. 
 
 June 13, Detained from my appointment in the 
 country by a terrible storm. Have, of late, had 
 several violent storms. 
 
 ■ : < 
 
 ■'-■Hi 
 
 ■'■''iil 
 
AUTOBIOQRAPUY OF 
 
 .TiTNK 15. Pro|>nr«'H my rt'port for the Freewill 
 BapliMt lirginler for 1870. 
 
 Junk 19. AUfndwl uionthly meeting; prayed and 
 exliort4>d. ..i .^jj,;,; ♦.i»-..) ,.; - ... 
 
 June 30. Havo Iwen seriously ill for more than r 
 week ; liojK! I am In'tter. 
 
 Jui,Y 4. Ninety-third annivenutry of American 
 Inde|K>ndence. Attende«l divine servicea, asHistcd at 
 tlie ooniiiuinion tul>Ie, and prepared two or three arti- 
 d«« for pnhlication. 
 
 July 5. Crossing the Oliio on a steam-ferry, en- 
 tcrwl West Virginia, u yonng but growing State. 
 
 July 11. Preacheil in Rutland. Two horses, be 
 hmgiug to one man, were killiHl by lightning. 
 July 18. Preuohed from Matthew vi, 19, 20. 
 
 Prcparetl Hcveral articles for the press. 
 Wrote for the Christian Freeman. 
 Preached at Beeoh Grove school-house. 
 Attended the funeral of an aged minis- 
 ter of tiie place ; a large a.s8cuibly. 
 
 AuouOT 14, 16. Attended, in Alexander, the Ohio 
 Rivrr Yearly Meeting. A new quarterly meeting, 
 called Shiloh, consisting of two churches, was re- 
 ceived. 
 
 August 16. Was employed in writing for the 
 
 Mltniing Star. ■ ;■>' nnj; *.;,<>;,- ;.? .( ;:|, ). 
 
 August 28. Attended monthly meeting with the 
 Second Rutland Church. 
 
 August 29. Preached for the church. f '^^ <i- 
 Skptembkh 1. Forwardefl an article for the Morn- 
 ing Star. Am a regular contributor to this and some 
 other ^)a|>ers. 
 
 July 26. 
 August 2. 
 August 7. 
 August 9. 
 
sBf.Aii HinnAnn nAJinKTT. 
 
 305 
 
 for the Freewill 
 
 ing; prayed and 
 
 fur more than a 
 
 ■y of American 
 ices, asHistcd at 
 vo or three arti- 
 
 stcam-ferry, en- 
 iving State. 
 Two hornes, be 
 litnlng. 
 vi, 19, 20. 
 1 for the press. 
 I Freeman. 
 ve achool-hoiise. 
 r an aged minia- 
 
 ander, the Ohio 
 rterly inoeting, 
 irche), waa re- 
 
 (writing for the 
 
 ieting with the 
 
 for tlie Mom- 
 this and some 
 
 SKPrKMHKU 2. KiirniHiitMl Rrticle« for the (Jhi-Mlian 
 Freeman and tlie Mei<pt Lhunty I'reM. "* -^ 
 
 Skitkmuku 6. Forwurdtd an urticle for tlic Metfft 
 County Telegraph, on " Ediicution." 
 
 Skptkmdkr 12. Prmclicd two sermons. ' '^■ 
 
 Skptkmbeb 13. Prejared quarterly meeting re- 
 port for publication. 
 
 OcTOBKu 3. Delivered a funeral discourse in Salis- 
 bury. 
 
 OoTOBKU 10. Pifuchoij two sermons in Rutland. 
 
 OfrroBKU 11. Baptii-fd a middle-ugcd man who is 
 in a declining ntate of health. 
 
 OcTOBKK 17. Attended a Sabbath-school con- 
 vention, und gave an address. 
 
 OcTOBEK 19. Had a snow-wtorm which lasted four 
 hours. 
 
 October 21. Vinited the Clifton uail-works in the 
 State of West Virginia. 
 
 October 29. Wroie agnin for the Cliridian Free- 
 man. 
 
 November 7. Joined with another brother in hold- 
 ing two meetings. 
 
 November 14. In the forenoon, delivered a 
 funeral discourse; in th« afternoon, preached at an- 
 other place. 
 
 November 18. Thanksgiving day. '— 
 
 November 28. Filletl an appointment for an 
 absent minister. i-.*;«r.^, . ,. 
 
 Dec;ember 1. Resrlved to be more regular and 
 systematic in my studies. By so doing, much more 
 muy be accomplished. '■•.'.«- • vvs ■:. 
 
 Becembetj 4, 5. Attended Quarterly Meeting at 
 20 
 
AUTOBIOtJRAPHY OF 
 
 MuHlIejwrt. During the session gav(> a Sabbath- 
 school address. 
 
 Deckmbeb lU Atlendcd wontldy meeting in Rut- 
 land. , ^ -■-'' ',(,:^'..~.:.^'^: 
 
 DECKMBE3 20. Wans apt>ointed agent of and re- 
 porter for the ileiga County Press. -.i.«s.i **.. 
 
 Decembek 23. Marrit'd a joang couple. 
 
 Decembeb 25. Ckristuias. Endeavored to ob- 
 serve the day in a proper manner. .r:;i 
 
 December 31. Another year numbered with the 
 past; had profitable reflections. _ _.^_.^ , 
 
 .Si«- ;a*if<i%s;yj' > & a.': 
 
 '.:-:(iH>/'^ 
 
 i J'V--:. 
 
 CHAPTER LXIII, 
 
 FUNERAl. OF A PIOUS MAN. 
 
 January 23, 1870. Preached the funeral sermon 
 of a pious man, aged forty-one years, from these 
 words : " There remaiueth, therefore, a rest to the 
 people of God." Owing to the inclemency of the 
 weather and the distance to ths church, the funeral was 
 held near his residence, at his father's house. The at- 
 tendance was unusually large, showing a marked re- 
 h|KH;t for the deceasetl. Indeed, during the entire serv- 
 ices, great attention was given, and deep solemiiity 
 rcbttxl upon every oonutennncx;. As usual, after the 
 sernjon, the citizens and friends took the last farewell 
 look of one who had for years lived in their midst, 
 and who had occupied a prominent position in society. 
 Next, while the rain was gently descending, a pro- 
 cession was formed, and the mourners and by-standers 
 
av(> a Sabbath 
 
 meeting in Rut- 
 gent of and re- 
 
 couple, r-i' ■' >.< 
 Icavored to ob- 
 
 >n!kb«red with the 
 
 tr-' > -:■ ' li 
 
 II. 
 
 MAN. 
 
 le funeral sermon 
 
 ears, from these 
 
 re, a rest to the 
 
 iclcmency of the 
 
 1, the funeral was 
 
 liouse. The at- 
 
 iKg a markeil re- 
 
 g the entire serv- 
 
 deep solemnity 
 
 usual, after the 
 
 the last farewell 
 
 in their midst, 
 
 csition in society. 
 
 «cending, a pro- 
 
 aiul by-standera 
 
 
 proceeded to the family ccnutery, a few rods distant, 
 where the last dutiec to the dead were performed. 
 
 Having known from his boyhood the character of 
 this excellent man, I was le<l, while attendin[; the 
 funeral, to reflect upon many incidents connected with 
 his life. His studious habits, his perious deportment, 
 and his profound respect for the institutions of re- 
 ligion, showed that he had been carefully instructed 
 in the principles of Christianity. Mond and exem- 
 plary in his conduct, he maintained tiie character of a 
 Christian ; but had never identified himself, by an 
 open profession, with the chui"ch. Thus passed his life 
 with an even tenor till about twenty years of age, 
 when he went to California to acquire a little proprty. 
 Being of industrious habits, he succeeded in his at- 
 tempts; but the toils and privations of this nbW 
 country impiired a robust constitution, which doubt- 
 less contribui^Hl to his premature death. Yet he was 
 ignorant, until no I{.te; of the fearful inroads which 
 disease was making U|)on him. He v.'as, however, j)er- 
 mitted by a kind Providence, amidst dangers by sea 
 and by land, to return home and greet his friends, 
 
 At length he married and settled in his native town, 
 and engag(xl in agricultural pursuits. He purchased 
 an nnimproved farm ; but by perseverance and indus- 
 try, convenient buildings and cultivated fields soon 
 made their a\)|)earauce. Honest indnstry had its re- 
 ward. But just as he was beginning to reap the re- 
 ward of hia laboi-s, that insidious disease, consumption, 
 was slowly eyecuting its work »if death. The life- 
 giving priuciple was yieldiiig to the iiifluenoe of dis- 
 ease. He was now aware of this, and began to set his 
 
308 
 
 —. AUTOBIOOnAPHY OW r 
 
 ^■^: 
 
 liousu in Older. At wliat time lie experienced a saving 
 ciiaiige, it is not, precisely known. But he had long 
 been regarded as a child of Gud, though not a member 
 of the visible church. There was, however, an im- 
 portant duty which he felt that he had neglected. It 
 was the ordinance of baptism by immersion. Though 
 he had been sprinkled in infancy, according to the 
 usages of the Presbyterian Church, yet be was not 
 fully satisfied. He could not feel that it was Christian 
 baptism, and was unwilling to die without attending 
 to this ordinance after the primitive mode. On this 
 subject he conversed with his pastor, who expressed a 
 willingness to gratify his wishes; but said, as he had 
 been sprinkled, he could not, as a Presbyterian minis- 
 ter, immerse him without incurring the censijrc of the 
 church. He then advised him to apply to a Baptist 
 minister. He accordingly did so, and called upon mc 
 to administer the ordinance. I coniplie<1 with the re- 
 quest on the 11th of October last. His friends and 
 most of the members of the Presbyterian Church met 
 at his house, tH)mposiug quite a congregation. The 
 clerfiyman of th»t church read a portion of Scripture, 
 and offered a short prayer. While on the way to the 
 water, the candidate, although educated a Presbyte.'ian 
 and sprinkled in infancy, said to me voluntarily that he 
 had folt this duty impressed ui)on his mind for twenty 
 years, and he could not see that the Scriptures taught 
 any other nuxle of baptism than that of immersion. ^ 
 Tliere was at this juncture much fear and trembling 
 on the part of his friends, lest he would not have 
 streufith to survive tlie perfonunnce of the act. In- 
 deeil, 1 was not without my own fears; but he went 
 
 ii 
 
■ienced a saving 
 
 xt he had long 
 
 li not a member 
 
 )wever, an im- 
 
 neglected. It 
 
 rsion. Though 
 
 icording to the 
 
 'et he was not 
 
 it was Christian 
 
 thout attending. 
 
 node. On this 
 
 pho expressed a 
 
 said, as he had 
 
 byterian niinis- 
 
 i censure of tlie 
 
 >ly to a Baptist 
 
 culled upon me 
 
 e<l with the re- 
 
 lis friends and 
 
 ian Churcli met 
 
 i;regation. The 
 
 on of Scripture, 
 
 the way to the 
 
 a Presbyte.'ian 
 
 untarily that he 
 
 Iliad for twenty 
 
 Ti|)ture8 taught 
 
 ininierHion. 
 
 and trembling 
 
 ould not have 
 
 the act. In- 
 
 ; but he went 
 
 BELAH IltBBAnn BAnnETT. 
 
 309 
 
 foi'wunl trusting in the name and strcngtli of the Re- 
 deemer. He not only had strength equal to the oc- 
 casion, but he rejoiced in God as do all his obedient 
 subjects. He was, without receiving the least apparent 
 injury, conveyed back to his residence, feeling the as- 
 surance of that hope which is as an anchor to the soul. 
 'He soon united with the church, arranged his tem- 
 lM)ral concerns', and selected the minister to preach his 
 funeral sermon. He lingereil on the shores of time, 
 in almost daily exj)ectation of death, for a little more 
 than three months, when he was delivered from his 
 sufferings here below, and transplanted to a more con- 
 genial dime. 
 
 ■*^ ■ ;'**«*•■ C H A P T E R ■ L X I V . *'' M^^m 
 
 &4/iiimm^<^i:^^^ ™ WEST VIRGINIA. /vi^^Mi^ibit 
 
 May 30, 1870. Went to Pomeroy, and witnessed 
 the ceremonies of the laying of the corner-stone of 
 the •Soldiers' Monument. The day opened auspiciously 
 clear and pleasiint, all that was necessary to secure a 
 large, enthusiastic, and sympathetic gathering, which 
 numbered more than 10,000. After the social organi- 
 zations had marched in and secured their respe(!llve 
 places, various articles were dejwsited, among which 
 were bullets and fragments of shells from different bat- 
 tle-fields, after which' an address was delivered. On 
 (he sub-structure will swhi be placed the monument, 
 upim which is to bo [.iscribed the names of the fallen 
 bi-ayes of Meigs County. The honor of erecting this 
 PtrihturL' shall be ascribed to the ladies of the associ- 
 
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 310 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 atiun. Serious aecideiits occurred during the day, 
 which resulted soon after in the death of a ciiild. 
 Toward evening kil for Gallipolis on a pat^et, and 
 arrived there at ten o'clock. «***'%l*^' .»/*;*ff*5i» 
 
 May 31. Upon awaking in the morning, found 
 myself ascending the beautiful Kanawha. The scenery , 
 is fine, cspticiuily at this season of the year, when ' 
 every thing is clothed with varied green. The banks, 
 much of the way, are bordered to the water's edgo 
 with clusters of shrubbery, presenting a scenery which 
 can not be surpassed by art. Besides this, it is charm- 
 ing to the eye to glance over the wide bottom-lands 
 under cultivation, and to behold in the distance the 
 majestic hills with their robes of green attire. The 
 towns, between Poiut Pleasant and Charleston, are ut 
 present few and for between, presenting next to 
 nothing as respectable-looking villages, fiut in the 
 Kanawha Valley there are nmny rich farmers, who 
 pay a yearly tax of from one to three thousand dol- 
 lars, — enough to make a poor man independent. 
 There is more wealth here, and formerly more slaves 
 than in any other part of the State. ,. 
 
 At five, aftei' a pleasant passage, reached Charles- 
 ton, the new capital of West Virginia, established on 
 the first o^' April last, which contains a population of 
 about 3,500. It is washed on two sides by the Ka- 
 nawha and Elk Kivers, an<| iiearly surrounded by 
 hills. From the lai.ding the town presents a dilapi< 
 dated appearance, owing prhaps to injuries received 
 during the lute war ; but as the town is entered one is 
 more favorably impressetl. ; 
 
 Although we do not seek acquaintance with great 
 
 V- 
 
r { 
 
 iriiig the day, 
 
 itb of a child. 
 
 a packet, and 
 
 Qorning, found 
 a. The scenery > 
 he year, when" 
 a. The bankfl, 
 16 water's edge 
 I scenery which 
 us, it is charm- 
 le bottom-lands 
 he distance the 
 ;n attire. The 
 arleston, are ut 
 nting next to 
 s. But in the 
 farmers, who 
 thousand dol- 
 independent. 
 r more slaves 
 
 ached Charles- 
 established on 
 l)opulation of 
 US by the Ka- 
 surrounded by 
 sents a dilnpi« 
 uries received 
 entered one is 
 
 8EI,An HIBTtABD BARRETT. 
 
 311 
 
 J 
 
 ice with great •i- 
 
 men, especially those in civil authority, yet it was our 
 good fortune to have an unexpected interview with 
 Governor Stevenson. He appears to be a man of 
 about forty-five, tall and erect, possessing a predomi- 
 nance of the sanguine-nervous temperament. His 
 position, as chief executive of the State, does not seem 
 to elate him. Free and easy in manners, he can not 
 be otherwise than popular with the people ; but he bus 
 resting upon him great responsibilities. The laws are, 
 in iLany resjiects, defective; public impruveuients have 
 only just commenced j and the work of building up a 
 new State, emerging from the degradation of slavery, 
 is a task of no small magnitude. , 
 
 Called at the office of Rev. Alvin D. Williams/ 
 President of West Virginia College and State Super- . 
 intendent of Schools; but found that he was absent. 
 This I much regretted ; for he was the only person in 
 Charleston with whom I was personally acquainted. 
 Was, however, happy to learn that he was doing a 
 good work in arousing the people on "' e importance; 
 of free schools. He is well qualified for the posilioa 
 which he occupies, being a ripe scholar »nd a live man. 
 He is, I believe, the second Freewill Baptist minister 
 that ever preached in the city. Rev. Ira Z. Haning, of 
 Oliio, being the first. 
 
 Visited the new State-house, which is in process of 
 erection, and will be completed this summer. It is 
 situated on Central, now Capital, Avenue, about tlir(>e 
 hundred yards east of the Kanawha, in a beautiful 
 square of three acres, to be enlarged at no iltstant day* 
 The dimensions of the building are nearly as follows 9 
 Length, one hundred and thirty -seven feet; width. 
 
 
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312 
 
 ArTomocmAPnY op 
 
 fifty-five feet; liciglit to caves, sixty-five fc-?t; height 
 in the <',enter, otu; liuudi-ed an<l forty-five feet, em-r 
 bracing three stories, inilepciulent of the boHemcnt. 
 
 June 1. An)se early, having passed the night ut 
 the Kanawha Hcu8<>, a plain but substantial briolcf 
 building. Continued ray visits, calling at nearly all 
 the printing-offices and bookstores. Of the four 
 papers published, only one, a monthly, is of a religious 
 cliiiractcr, which is edited by Rev. William Gains 
 Miller. In this place there are some six church organ-^. 
 ientions, and the religious aspects of the place seem to 
 be improving. Of late there has been a good revival 
 interest, resulting in fifteen or twenty conversions.! 
 This whole State is missionary ground. If projier ex- 
 ertions were put forth, a great and effectual workf 
 might l)e accomplished. 
 
 There is hardly one-twentieth part of the State 
 under cultivation. The great mass of the land is still* 
 covered with the primeval forest, with here and there 
 a little cultivated patch. In many parts, after leaving 
 the Kanawha, the hills are so precipitous, and the 
 " bottoms " along the numerous creeks so narrow, that 
 only a small portion of the country will ever be culti-^ 
 vated. The cattle, however, range over the hills and 
 through the forests, indicating their presence by the 
 tink, tink, tink, of the old-fashioned cow-bell. 
 
 There is a young and growing body of Baptists in 
 West Virginia, known as Free Salvation Baptists, and 
 holding sentiments very nearly identical with those of 
 the Freewill Baptists. These brethren and churches 
 originated through the influence of Rev. Shadrac Ea- 
 tep, who, many years ago, while in connection with 
 
e fc-?t ; height 
 •five feet, em- 
 ; banement. 
 (1 the night ut 
 ostantial brick 
 r at nearly all 
 
 Of the four 
 8 of a religious 
 ^Villiam Gains 
 : church organ- 
 ? place seem to 
 a good revival 
 ty conversions. 
 
 If pro|ier ex- 
 efiectual work 
 
 t of the State 
 the land is still 
 here and there 
 s, after leaving 
 itous, and the 
 80 narrow, that 
 ever be ciilti- 
 the hills and 
 resence by the 
 ir-bell. 
 
 of Baptists in 
 Baptists, and 
 with those of 
 and churches 
 Shadrac Es- 
 oimection with 
 
 SRTJiH MIUHAKD UARBKTT. 
 
 mz 
 
 the anti mission Baptists, travelwl and preached ex- 
 tt'iifiivoly in Virfjinia and the adjoining Slates. Break- 
 ing off from them on the subjects of free salvation and 
 free communion, he, with several of his 'sons, and 
 others, originlited this btxly, which was organised as 
 an association one y««r ago, with five churches, three 
 ministers, and about two hundred and fifty members. 
 The old gentleman has died during the year, and on 
 his death-bed exhorted his sons and brethren to stick 
 to the faith. One of his 8tm», Rev. James N. Estep, 
 is |)erha{>8 the leading man among them. There are, 
 however, others who oi«upy prominent {lositions. 
 .They now number seven churches, nine ministt^rs, 
 and three hundred and fifty-two members. They have 
 almost exclusive {rassession of a considerable portion 
 of territory in Boone, Raleigh, and Lincoln counties, 
 and are united, hoiieful, and growing. They also pos- 
 sess, to a very gratifying and noticeable dt^ree, the 
 confidence of the community. They are a little de- 
 monstrative. They end many of tlieir meetings with 
 an exercise in which hand-shaking, singing, shouting, 
 and clapping of hands are pretty freely indulged, and 
 they get not a little happy. 
 
 The preachers s^iend most of tlicir time in traveling 
 and preaching, much after the custom of Randall, 
 Colby, Marks, Phinney, and others of our fathers, 
 without fee or reward, except such slender donations 
 as the brethren spontaneously and privately give them. 
 They live in great jwverty, and their families live on 
 little, and are not always supplied with that. They 
 have little knowlwlge of rhetoric, elocution, or of 
 grammar, and sometimes murder rather unmercifully 
 
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314 
 
 AUToniOGllAPHY OF 
 
 
 the King's English. Thorc is, notwithstanding, a good 
 deal of sharp, i>ractical shrewdness. j' ;• -i 
 
 Completing my visits in Charleston, proceedetl down 
 the river on the same boat — " Kanawha Belle " — on 
 which I came, and stopjHjd at Cologne, a small village 
 at the mouth of Thirteen, where I remained over night. 
 Here is a Baptist church, the only one of any kind in 
 the place. This evening they held a prayer-meeting; 
 but, like too many meetings of this kind in country 
 villages, it was thinly attended. They have a house 
 of worship partly finished. ' ^r^-*>«'" ^^^ n»'^S ' 
 
 June 2. Having spent the fore part of the day 
 very agreeably in the society of friends and ac- 
 quaintances, left on the " Mountain Boy " for Galli- 
 polis, Ohio, three or four miles below the mouth of the 
 Kanawha. The remainder of the day was occupied in 
 wandering over this old but pleasant town. It called 
 up many reminiscences of the past, bt?ing the place 
 •where my parents first trod the soil in Ohio, more than 
 fifty years ago. It was then almost wholly inhabited 
 by the French ; but now I found but one Frenchman, a 
 very old man. Was comi)elled to sit up till midnight, 
 watching for a boat to convey me up the river. 
 
 June 3-5. Attended a session of the Meigs 
 Quarterly Meeting in Cheshire, two miles back from 
 the Ohio. The weather was delightful, and the meet- 
 ings of worship well attended. On Sabbath morning, 
 delivered by request a Sabbath-school address, which 
 seemed to have a good effect. The interest of the 
 meeting was niucii increased by the presence of two 
 visiting ministers from a distance — Rev. J. F. Tufts, 
 of the Miami Quarterly Meeting, Ohio> and Rev. 
 
 ■■Ml 
 
8ELAII irinnAiUi barrktt. 
 
 ;}I5 
 
 itanding, a g«K)d 
 
 proceedetl down- 
 ^ha Belle" — on 
 , a Rmall village 
 inecl over night, 
 of any kind in 
 prayer-meeting; 
 :iiid in (Hiiintry 
 ly have a house 
 
 lart of the day 
 
 Viends and ac- 
 
 3oy" for Galli- 
 
 he mouth of the 
 
 was occupied in 
 
 town. It called 
 
 being the place 
 
 hio, more than 
 
 loUy inhabited 
 
 frenchman, a 
 
 ) till midnight, 
 
 e river.^ i>?«- 
 
 of the Meigs 
 
 les back from 
 
 and the meet- 
 
 bbuth morning, 
 
 address, which 
 
 interest of the 
 
 »resence of two 
 
 ev. J. F. Tufts, 
 
 )hio, and Rev. 
 
 |De 
 O 
 
 ni 
 
 Gordon C. Andrews, of the Taylor Quarterly Meet- 
 ing, West Virginia. The latter, a native of Georgia, 
 and for some years a Methodist minister, had joined 
 the Freewill Baptista in cou»f(iueuee of n change of 
 sentiment. The conference made an elTort to aid 
 several declining churches, and selected a missionary 
 to labor with them. At the close of this meeting I re*- 
 turned home, found n)y family well, and again enteretl 
 upon my usual duties after an absence of a week, with 
 health somewhat improved. »<■■: 
 
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 ■'■'- -.^ ? :■ " ■ -■ - • ' 
 
 ir.S.;,,.^jrr-^;- CHAPTER LXV. ---^^^' ■''- 
 
 -^ " OHIO RIVKR YEARLY MEETING. '- 
 
 September 9-11, 1870. Attended, in Rutland, 
 the annual st'ssion of the Ohio River Yearly Meeting. 
 This organization was eifected August 24, 1833, in Rac- 
 coon, Gallia County, Ohio, some twelve miles from the 
 Ohio River. It consisted of two small quarterly meet- 
 ings — Meigs and Little Scioto. The Meigs Quarterly 
 Meeting, organized in 1832, consisted of seven 
 churches, five ministers, and one hundred and thirty- 
 seven members; the Little Scioto, organized in 1833, 
 consisted of four churches, two ministers, and eighty- 
 six members, nwiking the total, number of churches, 
 eleven ; ministers, seven ; members, two hundred and 
 twenty -three; enough, if put together, to make one 
 good and prosperous church. Several of these 
 churches, small as they were, are still in existence ; but 
 all of the ministers and most of the membership are 
 
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 .116 
 
 AUTOBIOCinAI'HY OT 
 
 reaping tlie rewurd of the fuithfiil ill the "better 
 kml." ■■ ' 
 
 Thus wa« forinwl a m-w yearly meeting, though 
 pmuU ill it» heginniiig, out of the ruinn of the old ouc, 
 orgiiniz«'d nlndit the year 1H17, by Stediiiaii ami others, 
 deiiominatctl the Oliio Yearly Meeting. The charohes 
 Ihat conipomKl this yearly iiiceting were, in the year 
 1H19, persmukHl to join the " Chrintian Connection," 
 with tiie hope of securing greater permanency ; but 
 like a ship in a 8torm, triinting itit fortunes to another, 
 all was lo8t. Instead of seeuring the promised aid 
 from the ministers of that htwly, the ciiurelies were left 
 to l(X)k, as best tliey could, after their own interests. 
 Tlie eoiiswpu'iice was, that the flock, without a 
 shepherd, became scattered and lost. 
 
 Under these iintowanl circumstances, the founders of 
 the Ohio River Yearly Meeting must have walked by 
 faith and not by sight; for, to human view, ultimate 
 success seemed doubtful, if not im|M>ssible. There 
 were so many divisions and sub-divisions, and so great 
 a variety of sentiment nj)on points of doctrine, that 
 union and harmony stHMiiod to be out of the question. 
 St», indeetl, it diil ivj>poar. Under none of these disad- 
 vantages did the churches of the first yearly meeting 
 labor. They grew with the growth and settlement of 
 the country, under the gospel labors of men of talent, 
 apparently devoted to the higher interests of religion. 
 Then! were few or no prejudices against which to con- 
 tend, and the universal inquiry was, " What shall we 
 do to be saved?" Revivals followed revivals, until 
 the wilderness Ix'gan to blossom as the rose. 
 
 But how changed was the present state of things I 
 
 sraaraMi>d»iN 
 
 m 
 
in tlie " bettor 
 
 looting, tliongh 
 I of the old one, 
 nan antl othcrR, 
 
 The churches 
 
 • 
 
 ire, in the year 
 in Connection," 
 rnitihoncy ; but 
 ines to another, 
 e promised aid 
 urehea were left 
 ■ own intercMts. 
 fk, without a 
 
 the founders of 
 liave walked by 
 
 view, ultimate 
 ohsible. Tiiero 
 ns, and 80 great 
 
 doctrine, that 
 >f tlic question, 
 of these disad- 
 yearly meeting 
 (1 settlement of 
 
 men of talent, 
 'sts of religion, 
 t which to con- 
 What shall we 
 
 revivals, until 
 rose, 
 tatc of things I 
 
 8Ki.Air HinnAnn BAnnErr. n\7 
 
 In addition to the olwtaeles already name<l, there were 
 deep-rooted ])n'judiee8 to be overcome. Men's hearts 
 hud l)ecome hard, and their consciences seareil, through 
 the influenc.. of skepticism. Even the faith of the be- 
 lieving jiart of the community was so shaken by the • 
 internal convulsions in the chureh, that it was ex- 
 tremely difficult to create an interest, much less a 
 sympathy, in the cause of Christ. At (his juncture 
 of affairs was organized the Ohio River Yearly Meet- 
 ing, with a few feeble, struggling churches, which 
 wore " endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in 
 the bond of j)eaoe." « (■ii -!>,," 
 
 Immediately after its organization, plans were 
 formed and matured to supply the needy churches with 
 itinerant preaching; for none of them were able to sus- 
 tain pastors. Revs. James M. Shurtleff, Harry 
 Branch, and John B. Wallis were selected as the 
 evangelists. They were in the vigor of nmnhood, and, 
 seeing the great work before them, entered upon it 
 with energy, although with little encouragemonl in a 
 pecuniary point of view. But they went forth, pro- 
 claiming the unsearchable riches of Christ, and meet- 
 ing the trials incident to their profession,— and these 
 were not few. Their circuits were laborious, the 
 churehes being far ajmrt, requiring much extra travel. 
 Those were days of sacrifice, on the part of the minis- 
 try, which few are now called to make. 
 
 Tor the first seven years the struggle was a severe 
 one. The ad.litions to the churches were small, and 
 the prospect of gain was a>iy thing but flattering. But 
 there was no flinching in the struggle, and victory 
 canjc at last. From 1840 to 1860, the churches were 
 
 IJJ!ll.J'.l !! Wm^ 
 
318 
 
 ATITORKMIRAPHY OF 
 
 m 
 
 greatly blcHstnl. UuvivuU spread fur and wide, 
 new cliiirelios wire «>rgrtiiire<l, and the Athens 
 Quarterly Meeting iurnuil. Mure interest wuh mani- 
 feHtc<l in the refbrnm of the day — Subbath-Hchools, 
 teniperanee, niiKsionH, e<ha>ation, etc. The yearly meet- 
 ing, though loeate<l aside of the land of slavery, 
 always took a decided stand against oppression, which 
 was very unpopular at that day. 
 
 More than fifty ministers, ordained and unordaiued, 
 have been raisetl up in the yearly meeting. Several 
 other ministers have, from time to time, move<l into its 
 limits, and have done much to promote its general in- 
 terests. Yet, owing to the death and removal of 
 several ministers, the active laborers are 0'.^m[)am- 
 tively few. TIte Yearly Meeting now numbers five 
 quarterly meetings — Meigs, Little Scioto, Athena, 
 Shiloh, and Taylor, the latter being in Wt-st Virginia. 
 The statistics are as follows: Fortv -eight churches, 
 thirty-six ministers, and twenty-five hundred com- 
 municants. 
 
 Having given a brief sketch of the early history of 
 the Yearly Meeting, let us pause a moment, and in- 
 quire for the results. They have been partly given; 
 but they will not be fully known until the judgment. 
 But as one generation has passed away and another has 
 come upon the stage, since the formation of this 
 Yearly Meeting, the history of this religious bo<ly will 
 be sought with interest. Then, let it be said for the 
 encouragement of all, that the good seed sown, though 
 with many tesu-s, has brought forth much fruit, de- 
 monstrating the fact that God is ready to bless every 
 well-directed effort for the promotion of his cause and, 
 
 wscimi/gsffsm^m t 
 
8KI.au UIBUAKI) MARKtrTT. 
 
 319 
 
 ir and wide, 
 I the Athens 
 est wuH niuni- 
 ;ibbuth~Hch(x)l.s, 
 le yearly meet- 
 id of slavery, 
 ►resaion, which 
 
 id nnordaiued, 
 itiug. Several 
 moved into its 
 its general in- 
 d removal of 
 are oompani- 
 numbers five 
 •ioto, Alliens, 
 rV'fst Virginia, 
 iglit churches, 
 liundred com- 
 
 irly history of 
 ment, and in- 
 partly given ; 
 the judgment, 
 id another has 
 ation of this 
 ious body will 
 •e said for the 
 sown, though 
 ich fruit, de- 
 to bless every 
 his cause and 
 
 kingdom. Though feeble be the instrumontalities em- 
 ployi-d, yet the blra^ing, if askivl in God's name, is 
 sure to follow. This is fully attested in the hiatory of 
 the primitive church, from which are examples of the 
 most cheering nature. The same zeal and earnestness, 
 combinctJ -.vith corrt'8{K)nding exertions and abiding 
 faith, w.'ll (.^^omplish what no human arm can efieot. 
 
 - P i; CHAPTER LXVI. << v 
 
 OCCASIONAL NOTES. 
 
 January 6, 1871. Have entered upon another 
 year of pastoral labor. But, alas! my first work was 
 to i)reach the funeral sermon of an aged member of the 
 church, who for several years had Ixjcn in a declining 
 state. As soon as the exercises closed, was called 
 across the street to solemnize a marriage. The parties 
 immediately left in one direction, and the funeral pro- 
 cession in another. 
 
 January 17. Preached a funeral sermon in Har- 
 risonville, six miles north of Rutland. The as- 
 semblage was at the Presbyterian church, and the de- 
 ceased was about eighty years o( age, being one of the 
 first settlers of Scipio Township. The congregation 
 was large, and apparently much attention paid to the 
 discourse. *k- ■ff-j'?:^'!- *;|J ■ f5>nu*>4rtrt tcfvicb .ju- ^„-, -■ 
 
 February 20. Was unexpectedly called on to 
 preach tlie funeral sermon, in Rutland, of a lady past 
 sixty years of age. As she was universally knowa 
 and respected in the community, her death drew out a 
 
AUTOBIOOKAPHY OF 
 
 large crowd of people, who sympathized most deeply 
 with the frieuds of the deceased. 
 
 Fkbruabv 27, 28. At Middleport, listened to 
 lectures delivered by Professor Dunn. The one on 
 Palestine, or the holy land, was uncommonly interest- 
 ing. The professor, having visited that country, could 
 speak from personal observation. His description of 
 Jerusalem, once the glory of the Jewish nation, was 
 touching and sublime. The ruins of Solomon's temple 
 are still to be seen, and are visited by pilgrims — the 
 descendants of Abraham — who wail as they approach 
 the site of the ancient temple of their fathers. 
 
 March 27-31. Was assisted, in a series of meet- 
 ings, by Rev. Jordan C. Nye, of the Little Scioto 
 Quarterly Meeting, but more recently from the State 
 of Pennsylvania, where he had been quite successful 
 in revivals. Our meetings rest lt«d in encouraging the 
 church, and inspiring the hope of better days. 5 ' 'vt; 
 
 April 16. Preached for the church in the north 
 part of the township, denominated the Second Freewill 
 Baptist Church in Kutland. Ever since its organi- 
 zation in 1848, a |)ortion of my ministerial labors has 
 been bestowed upon this, as well as upon the First, 
 church. It has from time to time been greatly 
 favorwl with revivals, and now numbers one hundred 
 and fitly liiembers. .u, . x/l * ; -^^l ^?i •^;.:lv^i »»;; 
 
 May 28. In the absence of the pastor. Rev. 
 James W. Martin, supplied the pulpit of the F'.-st 
 Kyger Church, in Cheshire. This is a large and 
 t)r(»'{>erou8 chnrdi, and one of the oldest -in the 
 (Quarterly Meeting. One or two other churches have 
 had their origin in this. ' 
 
 HMMM 
 
 rtta 
 
..i:-,^.:tc«;^.^.»'.„-^ 
 
 vid most deeply 
 
 jirt, listened to 
 1. The one on 
 imonly interest- 
 t country, could 
 I description <^ 
 rish nation, was 
 olomon's temple 
 y pilgrims — the 
 I they approach 
 athers. 
 
 series of meet- 
 e Little Scioto 
 
 from the State 
 quite successful 
 encouraging the 
 r days. 
 
 kh in the north 
 Jecond Freewill 
 nee its organi- 
 ?rial labors has 
 
 K)n the First, 
 
 been greatly 
 « one hundred 
 
 pastor, Rev. 
 of the F'.-st 
 
 a large and 
 oldest -in the 
 churches have 
 
 SEI.AH IIinUAnD BARRETT. 
 
 n% 
 
 June 26. Received sad tidings — the sudden death 
 of my youngest sister. It was unexpecteil to all. 
 When I saw and convei-sed with her last evening, lit- 
 tle did I think it was for the last time. Iudce<l, I can 
 scarcely believe that it is so ; but the solemn fact forces 
 itself upon the mind with overwhelming grief. So 
 heavy is the pressure of this affliction, that I am 
 weighefl down as one with an insupiwrtable burden. 
 But the Lord is my hel|); I will tnist in him; " he is 
 a stronghold in the day of trouble." My sister, at 
 the age of twelve years, made a public profession of 
 religion, and united with the church, of which she re- 
 mained a worthy member. No one ever doubted her 
 piety ; for her life was one of Christian usefulness and 
 devotion to Christ. But there is a vacancy in my 
 father's family never to be fil^eil. My parents are 
 gone ; my eldest and youngest sisters are gone ; only 
 two remain, — a sister and niyse'lf, — and we, too, are 
 verging to the grave. Oh, how fleeting is life! But 
 there is a life beyon<4 the grave, full of hope and im- 
 mortality. Blessed thought ! Shall we meet again to 
 part no more? 
 
 September 1-3. Went through Scipio, Alexander, 
 and Lodi to Canaan, on the Hockhocking River, to at- 
 tend the Meigs Quarterly Meeting. Several deaths 
 had occurred in the vicinity, and one during the ses- 
 sion. The funeral discourse v^as delivered by Rev. 
 Bradbury V. Tewksbury, a corresponding messenger 
 from the Athens Quarterly Meeting. Rev. Thomas 
 E. Peden, of the same quarterly meeting, was also 
 present, having just removed to Savannah, a village 
 on the river, to take charge of a high school. 
 '2i 
 
icr 
 
 322 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Preac'lii'd once, and had tlie pleasure of learning that 
 one clinrch was enjoying an interesting revival. 
 
 Skptkmbkr 24 Exchange*! with Rev. Thomas H. 
 Drake, and preached at Middlejjort, on the Ohio 
 River. This plan is productive of good, and should 
 be practice<l mure thau it is. It shows a friendly feel- 
 ing not only l>etween churohes, but also between pas- 
 tors, aud cements the bonds of Christiao union. A 
 g(Kxl revival interest was manifest in this church, some 
 secessions having been made. ^ii&i,f''2iitit;i,i^i^|jp«:^,.^i*. 
 
 Oc'roBKR 10. Reoeivetl news tliat the proud city 
 of the lakes — Chicago— once so rich and enterprising, 
 with a great future oiiening magnificently before it, is 
 now in ruins. Since the burning of Mos(h>w, there 
 has [tern no conflagration anywhere in the worUt so 
 appalling a^ that in this city. The memorable great 
 fires in New York in 1834, in Pittsburgh in 18^15, and 
 in Portland in 1866, were great calamities; but the one 
 at Chicago is greater than all combined. It is esti- 
 niateil that 23,000 acres are laid waste, 13,500 build- 
 ings consumed, 100,000 |)eople rendered homeless, 500 
 lives lost, and §300,000,000 of proi)erty destroyed. 
 The most valuable portion of the city is in ashes, and 
 there is nwra for nothing but tearful sympathy for the 
 many suHerers. It is ahuost impossible to conceive 
 the magnitude of the affliction, — the financial hopes that 
 it will ruin, and the privation and actual suffering it 
 will entail on both rich and p<K)r. It is, howevty, 
 gratifying to know that measures are taken t<» afford 
 temporary relief to the tliousnnds of helpless families 
 who, being forciod to flee for their lives, have neither 
 fo«Kl nor shelter. Fires have also been raging in 
 
of learning that 
 revival. if? 
 
 ^«v. Thoina8 H. 
 , on the Ohio 
 3(HJ, and should 
 i a friendly feel- 
 so between pas- 
 itian union. A 
 lis church, tsome 
 
 the proud city 
 lid enterprising, 
 itly before it, is 
 
 Mos<!ow, there 
 n the world so 
 lenioruble great 
 x.\i in 1845, and 
 ies ; but the one 
 ed. It iti esti- 
 , 13,500 build- 
 1 hoinele88, 500 
 erty destroyed, 
 is in ashes, and 
 nipathy for tiie 
 )le to ooiiceive 
 neial ho|)e6 that 
 uni suifering it 
 [t is, howev<»r, 
 aken to afford 
 elpless families 
 8, have neither 
 ecu raging in 
 
 "1— ifii 
 
 SIXAH UIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 Michigan, "Wisconsin, and several oilier Western 
 States, destroying villages, lunibcT, crops, animals, and 
 human life. We see in all this the uncertainly of 
 worldly prosperity, and are admonished not to boast, 
 but to remember that the day of adversity is set 
 against the day of prosperity. Again, we learn the 
 folly of laying up treasures on earth, and trusting in 
 earthly possessions. How much better, if blessed with 
 wealth, to distribute liberally to aid seminaries of 
 learning, to spread the knowledge of Christ, and to 
 relieve the wants of suffering humanity, than to hoartl 
 it up to see it take to itself wings of Hanie and fly 
 away. 
 
 December 1-3. Though suffering from the effects 
 of a severe cold, attended, at Middleport, the winter 
 session of the Quarterly Meeting. We were favored 
 with the presence and labors of Rev. Hamilton J. 
 Carr, of Athens Quarterly Mwting; Rev. John B. 
 Lash, of Cheshire Academy ; and Rev. Riuisom Dunn, 
 of Hillsdale College. This session, in many respects, 
 was a very interesting one. The sermons were ef- 
 fective, ond will be long rememhtitMl. On Sabbath 
 forenoon, uixm the suggestion of Professor Dunn, a 
 collection, amounting to one liundre<l dollars, was 
 taken for the benefit of the Freewill Baptist 
 Church in Chicago. In the afternoon, after a short 
 discourse, the Lord's Supjier was administered to a 
 happy band of believers, some of whom had recently 
 enlisted in the cause. ?ti rT^i ejp- «» 
 
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 AUTOBKIORAPnY OP 
 
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 '':X' 
 
 
 CHAPTER LXVII. "..k-^'- 
 
 A FUNERAL SKETCH. ' °!^ ' ' ' 
 
 December 17, 1P71. Preached to the largest audi- 
 ence I ever addressed on a funeral occasion. The day 
 was the Sabbath. It was warm and pleasant. The 
 roads were dry, smooth, and beautiful. Every thing 
 combined to render tiie day delightful. Almost every 
 person, for several miles around, had assembled. Be- 
 sides, the deceased, aged about sixty, had, from boy- 
 hood, resided in the place, and was extensively known. 
 The suddenness of his death, too, had surprised the 
 people, and all desired to attend his funeral. The 
 house was, therefore, filled to overflowing. 
 
 My text on the occjision was Philippians i, 21 : 
 " For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." The 
 outline of the discoui-se was as follows: ^4i^i§^*«rt v;" ' * 
 
 Paul was a prisoner, deprived of his liberty, and 
 under control of his Ah's. He had a strong attachment 
 for the Philippian brethren. They, also, had a high 
 estimate of him, and raised for him a volinitary contri- 
 bution. He, in return, sent them this admirable 
 epistle. From the utterances of his heart came the 
 words of the text, " For to me to live is Christ, and 
 to (lie is gain." Here we have the inference jj^i^^-;^^^ 
 
 I. Thai Christ is our life. tSikSlf^ 
 
 1. Christ is the author of physical life* j ; i .'u^^ 
 
 2. He is the giver of spiritual life. ' tSJi«*gJfe? 
 
 3. He is the nuKlel of the believer's life. V'i ,; 
 
 4. He is the hope and expectation of the believer's 
 
 «* 
 
)F 
 
 8ELAH HIBBASD BARBETT. 
 
 II. 
 
 
 the largest audi- 
 casion. The day 
 d pleasant. The 
 il. Every thing 
 I. Almost every 
 assembled. Be- 
 had, from boy^ 
 tensively known, 
 ad surprised the 
 is funeral. Tlie 
 ving. .|»:;,- U- 
 lilippians i, 21 : 
 ie is gain." The 
 
 his liberty, and 
 Tong attachment 
 ilso, iiad a higii 
 wluntary coiitri- 
 this admirable 
 heart came the 
 B is Christ, and 
 jrenee: 
 
 life. 
 
 if the believer's 
 
 Notice, " ; ., ,..' r... .'/v ■ .^ \ . 
 
 •II. How death w our gain. '--''J ■-"^«^ 
 
 "To die in gain." Death, considered in itself, is ap- 
 jwliing. The tenderest lM)nd8 of affection are diff- 
 solved. The most endearing relations are ended. 
 The deepest pangs of parting are endured. View 
 death in its effects: Childhoo<l, youth, and man- 
 hood are cut down. We behold the vigorous frame, 
 the sparkling eye, and the glowing cheek ; but soon 
 death performs its work of destruction. All that is 
 mortal perishes. 
 
 But, to the believer, it is gain to die. Why ? Be- 
 cause death delivers him — . ; . at-jiy .isrsgiK- 
 
 1. From present sufferings. * /S 
 ,s*5i (1.) Man suffers in his body. ,> 
 y# (2.) He suflfers in his mind. ;»ur.fe:-:;tft;M..4Tf^ 
 
 (3.) He suffers by commiseration. 
 
 2. By death we are freed from all human imper- 
 fections. 
 
 sii^ (1.) Our knowledge here is imperfect. ' -*- 
 
 (2.) Our judgment is defective. ; ji f w 
 
 3. Death terminates the conflicts of this life. • 
 (1.) Believers are engaged in a fearful contest. 
 
 'il (2.) Their enemies are principalities and powers. 
 
 4. The gain to the Christian will be universal, v- 
 (1.) As to the situation. f^ 
 
 , (2.) The society. • ., A. 
 
 '■it:' (3.) The eiyoyments. • w^a*"' 
 
 (4.) Our capacities. ,, > ', - -. tMr:> 
 (5.) In employments. 
 6. The gain will be incalculable. .^ 
 6. The gain will be eternal. 
 
 i*Jt 
 
AUTOBTOGRAPHY OP 
 
 Remarhi, - ■-.'A.iJ4, ' 
 
 1. If Clirist Is the Innlit-ver's life, how happy i8 he 
 under every circiiniHtunct? of life. 
 
 2. If death m the believer's g>un, how wilUng 
 filioiild he l)e to die. .^rfM-//'*.* t .(t-*;'«. 
 
 3. If to die ia }?!iiii, how wrong to mourn over the 
 loss of departed fiiend.s. 
 
 4. If " to live is Christ, and to die is gain," the 
 Christian should always be rcconuiled to the will of 
 God, either to live or to die. a^ ^^■^'^^iPm-m'^'^m: ?^^*> 
 
 At the elose of the service, the remains were l)orne 
 to their last resting place, followed by a pro<'e8sion 
 more than half a mile long, including about fifty car- 
 riages. To me it was a solemn scene. -H^v^'ft ;>*' 
 
 An aged man, a brother-in-law of the detreased, 
 
 .residing some fifteen miles distant, was present at the 
 
 fuueral. But it was the last funeral he ever attended, 
 
 and the last discourse he ever heard ; for he also died 
 
 in a few weeks. i> -■-••'.? /•'•-Trfv-v'^^^ aw ■.■^'^■- .-..r- jirii:.ytir>^ 
 
 V^'^-C II AFTER LXVIII. ^? n^- 
 
 ii«j«<)- 
 
 POWKR OF EARTHLY ATTRACTIONS, 
 
 January 1, 1872. Great is the power of at- 
 traction. By it the earth, with its ponderous weight, 
 is uplield. The planetary system also acts in ac- 
 cordance with the well-known laws of attraction. If 
 such massive bwlies of matter can infliienw each other, 
 is it unreasonable to suppose that the mind may Imj 
 subject to certain influcnciv, though acted upon in a 
 different manner? The following narrative, true in 
 
 rtte 
 
SEIiAH niBUARD BARRKTT. 
 
 827 
 
 how happy ia he 
 
 uin, how willing 
 
 9 mourn over the 
 
 die is gain," the 
 •d to the will of 
 
 nains were Iwirne 
 
 by a pro<'«'88ioii 
 
 » about fifty car- 
 
 of the detrenst'd, 
 
 as present at tlie 
 
 lie ever attended, 
 
 for he also died 
 
 power of at- 
 
 mdorous weight, 
 
 so acts in ao- 
 
 atfrnction. If 
 
 ence each other, 
 
 If miiul may Imj 
 
 ctcd n|mn in a 
 
 rrative, true in 
 
 all essential details, liiny serve a» an illustration o£ this 
 fact. 
 
 '! In the earlier part of my ministry, I knew a highly 
 esteemeil man, though not a professor of religion. His 
 parents were, however, pious; hence, much religious 
 in.struction was bestowed upon him, und many prayers 
 ascendttl to heaven in his behalf. Many hoped that 
 he would follow the footsteps of his parents, or at least 
 walk in the paths of piety. Every indieatiim of 
 obedienre to the commands of Christ was visible. A 
 sfcrious deportment, an upright ctmrse of conduct, and 
 careful attention to religious instruction, inspired the 
 hope that he would sotm make a public avowal of his 
 religious faith. He was, indeed, " almost persjiac'ed to 
 be a Ciiristian." He was often known to retire in 
 secret to commune with his Maker, and to implore his 
 blessings, -^piyf ,vfi$:wmjgf: «;W:,s«^wj«^ft<T;?j.«vi:;}it'. 
 
 But rarth had ft« attraedons, and this altnost dis- 
 ciple of Christ felt their influence in a manner almost 
 irresistible. No longer did he snpplirate the throne of 
 grace for future favors ; no longer did he read with de- 
 light the word of God ; no longer did he go to the 
 house of worship and listen to the voice of God's ser- 
 vant. His interest in spiritual things gradualiy de- 
 clined. His mind, formerly the seat of calm contem- 
 plation, was now agitated with the most ctHivulsive 
 throes. Restless and disi-ontented, he threw off the 
 restraints of other years. Yet, in his own mind, the 
 struggle was great, whether to be a Christian or a 
 votary of the world. His ctmscience conld not long 
 lie stifled, but spoke in thundertones of his duty to 
 consecrate all to Christ. 
 
328 
 
 AUTOBIOGnAPHY OP 
 
 K^rth li:nl its attraction", SuU he finally rcsolvetl to 
 doft-r, till a fiitiiri' day, the great work of re^wntance. 
 The decision was made, irrevocably tnadtv Vain, 
 then, were the exjMwtidations of friends. Every effort 
 to ;)er8UiKle him to Clirist, t«} heaven, and to Christian 
 huppinc^s was fruitless. He would listen, out of re- 
 Hpect, to ap|)eals addressed to hiin {)cr8onally ; but it 
 was lalwr In'stowed in vain. Affliction after affliction 
 followed him. His excellent father was removed by 
 death, and soon the companion of his bosom. But his 
 jMirpoae was fixe<l ; adversity could not change his 
 course. He resolved to prosecute his worldly 
 schcnies, — to be rich, to be a man of business, and to 
 a<rt a conspicuous part in the drama of human life. 
 Hence, the visitations of God's judgment had little or 
 110 effect upon him. 
 
 Having determined to resist the influences of the 
 gospel, he engage<l in his labors with avidity, and pur- 
 sued with |M?rsevemnce the course which he determined 
 to follow. No time was lost, no pains were spared, 
 and no efforts, on his part, were lacking. He again set- 
 tled himself in life, and, for a locig series of years, waa 
 prospered far beyond his most twinguine expectations. 
 Many, as they saw his prosperity, were filled with 
 envy. They could not understand the secret of his 
 success, and wondered why equal success did not at- 
 tend them. As before remarked, adversity did not 
 subdue his heart, so ]>ro3|ierity could not be expected 
 to produce the desirable change. He never recipnv 
 cated the favors bestowed by a Iwuntiful Providence. 
 A deaf ear was turned to the various calls of benevo- 
 lence, and a cold and selfish heart prevented him 
 
 15mm 
 
SEIAH UIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 329 
 
 illy resolvetl to 
 i: of ro^wntance. 
 
 inatlo. Vain, 
 J. Every effort 
 11(1 to Christiaa 
 8ten, out of re- 
 rsonally ; but it 
 1 aAer affliction 
 ma removed by 
 K)soni. But big 
 nut cbangc bis 
 bis worldly 
 business, and to 
 
 of buuian life. 
 ;ut bad little or 
 
 ifluences of tbe 
 
 ividity, and pur- 
 
 h be determined 
 
 DS were spared. 
 
 He again set- 
 
 es of years, was 
 
 ne expectations. 
 
 yore filled with 
 
 e secret of his 
 
 cess did not at- 
 
 cTsity did iu)t 
 
 ()t be expected 
 
 never recipro- 
 
 ul Providence. 
 
 sails of benevo- 
 
 preveuted him 
 
 from sympathizing with the unfortunate, or im|)arting 
 words of cond»)U'nce to tlie afflicted. Feeling himself 
 sct;ure, he gloried in his own sucoess, anticipating 
 many yeara of pleasure in tbe future. 1 4ii«*i*«i»Wrt*fr:it;^^ 
 A new scene now presents itself. This worldirng, 
 this man of cold and selfish heart, is brought to the 
 severest test. That robust constitution, which could 
 once endure toil, begins to decline. It is worn down 
 with severe labor. The impress of death is visible 
 upon his distorted features, where may bt; seen the 
 hectic hue, in<licative of that mysterious disease, slow 
 but sure in tbe execution of its work, — consumption. 
 Still, to him, earth has its attracti(ms. Stronger than 
 ever are bis attachments to the world. He sees 
 nothing .eleome in tbe grave, and nothing in heaven 
 tliat lie am call his own. He has there no treasure, no 
 God, no ho{)e. Nor does be assent to the fact that 
 there is a God, a heaven, a hell. Nor will he converse 
 and reflect upon the subject of a future state. He 
 knows that bis end is nigh, yet earth has still its at- 
 tractions, and he clings to it with tenacity. Re- 
 solving that no one shall benefit him by free and 
 friendly conversation upon spiritual things, he is fully 
 determined that no one shall be profited by bis death. 
 He prohibits having a funeral discourse delivered, or 
 any religious ceremonies performetl at bis burial. Be- 
 sides, he disposes of his property in such a manner as 
 to preclude tbe possibility of any .^oral, religious, or 
 benevolent enterprise ever deriving the least benefit 
 from his possessions. >}{ ^"i* ^ . 
 
 Thus lives and dies a tnan wholly devoted to 
 worldly pursuits. Surely, he who will have no other 
 
330 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 God reign over him than the god of this world, will 
 fin<l that earth has attractions too strong to be over- 
 come at pleasure. It is like a whiripool from which 
 it is impossible to extricate one's selfl .;|fv |^»is * y, ?:::.a . 
 Earth has attractions for every one who will 
 voluntarily yield to their iiifliience. And, sorrow- 
 ful as it is, t(H) many, without due reflection, are 
 chnrrawl with the evanescent shadows of a moment. 
 How many, esjM'ciiilly the young, are led, by the al- 
 lurements of transitory objects, from the path of duty ! 
 How many, who have set out with bright hopes of a 
 blessed immortality Iwyond the grave, have lingered 
 by the way, dejmvted from the holy commandment 
 delivered unto them, forgetting that earth has at- 
 tractions which, if yielded to, will prove detrimental 
 to the soul's eternal iuterests ! 
 
 / 1 a , i.flV 
 
 .V "!»V-," 
 
 ,,.j'fl-] 
 
 CHAPTER LXIX. 
 
 A DEATH- BKD8<:;ENE. 
 
 •!fji,'.^j:ri' 
 
 January 4, 1872. The most appalling death-beil 
 scene that ever came under ray personal knowledge, is 
 the one here narrated. '■tif*is,i7 't XiiHi-:\i *;Vi>li|>\vif ;'-i'i 
 
 About thirty years ago, there resided in a certain 
 town in which I was acquainted, a vain, thoughtless 
 youth. He seldom visited the house of worship, but 
 spent the Siibbath in a careless manner, dishonoring 
 God, an<l distiirl)ing the peace of those who would 
 serve him. Instead of listening to religious in- 
 struction, he was usually found in public places qf re- 
 
8ELAH HIBRARD RARRKTT, 
 
 m 
 
 af this world, will 
 strong to be over- 
 rlpoul from wluch 
 
 I'^i.^^^SH','-/, ^-•-- ■ 
 y one who will 
 «. And, sorrow- 
 [lue reflection, are 
 •W8 of a moment, 
 ire led, by the al- 
 
 tlie path of duty ! 
 
 bright hopes of a 
 ve, have lingered 
 )ly commandment 
 lat earth has at- 
 prove detrimental 
 
 E. 
 
 ppalling death-betl 
 >nal knowledge, is 
 
 sided in a certain 
 Viiin, thoughtless 
 e of worship, but 
 nner, dishonoring 
 those who woidd 
 to religious in- 
 jblic pla<!es qf re- 
 
 sort, engapo<l in vain amusements. At length a re- 
 vival of religion m-curred in the vieinify of his resi- 
 dence, and several of his juvenile frien<ls Ix'came the 
 happy subjects of the work; but upon him it had no 
 apparent effect. He still absented himself from the 
 house of God, and seemed hardened in his sins, paying 
 little or no attention to the advice of friends, who 
 faithfully warned him to prepare for a dying hour. So 
 long and so wickedly had he disolieyed the law of 
 God, .that he had no desire to hear any thing on the 
 subject of religion, much less to submit to its require- 
 ments. 
 
 The revival having progressed for several weeks, a 
 day was appointed for baptism, and for the admission 
 of the converts to the church. By some means, 
 perhaps from curiosity, the subject of this sketcli 
 was there seen for the first time. The <lay was delight- 
 ful, the assembly large, and the occasion solemn. 
 Many could not refrain from tears, while they saw a 
 happy band of youthful believers renouncing the 
 world, and publicly showing the sincerity of their j)ro- 
 fession. But this young man,, for yoimg he was, 
 seemed not at all affected, while others around hira 
 could not conceal their feelings; and, to show that hia 
 mind was not troubled at the thought of death and of 
 a future state, he turned away with an air of con- 
 tempt, making some very irreverent remarks. nyit:;'^:^ 
 
 Little thought he then that he was attend* ng his 
 last meeting, listening to his last sermon, witnessing 
 God's holy ordinance for the last time, and slighting 
 his last call of mercy. But so it was. He was soon 
 taken dangerously ill, and such was the violence of 
 
 i:}l' 
 
n:J2 
 
 AUTOHKKJUAI'IIY OF 
 
 \m disorder, tliat it iMitllrd tliu Hkill oi' thu inoHt vx- 
 porienci'd pliyHiciuiiii. Hit) iminy sIiih, with |M)iideroiiH 
 weight, were now brought to reiiieinl)raiiot', and he 
 treiiible<l in view of entering a dread eternity. He 
 «die<l upon a friend to pray for him ; but his friend, 
 U'iug a skeptic, told him he couKI not pruy. Then, 
 with a Had countenance, he exclaimed in agony, " 1 
 can not die / " 
 
 After H|KMuling, like Altamont, a short time in the 
 niOHt ugoniziiig Huifering, both of body and miuj, his 
 reason left him, and returnee] no more until he died. 
 This narrutive should be a warning to all rtjecters of 
 the gosju'!, lest they, too, be compelletl in their last 
 moments, to utter similar languag'^, aid feel that they 
 can not die in their sins — <'ie uurecoaciled to God and 
 meet his terrible frown. , .n '.t,* rn^i '! 
 
 I" 
 
 i '' 
 
 ■ 1 ' <^... .- •! "^ 
 
 (••"J- :'■'• 
 
 
 !l 
 
 !; r -v!P CHAPTER LXX. 
 
 THE YOUTHFUL EMBASSADOR. 
 
 
 M' 
 
 ,','[•■' i^ri 
 
 January 8, 1872. Years have elapsed since the 
 death of a youthful enibassiulor of Christ; yet I de- 
 light to dwell upon his memory. His life, though 
 short, was ohnracterized with the spirit of true de- 
 votion ; and, though dead, the influence of his ex- 
 ample still lives to bless the church and the world. 
 
 In early youth James Brainerd Tuylor abandoned 
 the faH('ina«ing charms of life, and had an affecting 
 sense of the ptrishing wants of a lost world. At 
 this |)erio(l, being aUiut lil'teeu years of age, he was 
 
of tlie nioef ex- 
 , with |M)aderoii4 
 iibrancu, and lie 
 d eternity. lie 
 ; but his friend, 
 ot pray. Then, 
 il iu agony, "i 
 
 lort time in the 
 r and niinU, his 
 e until he died. 
 I nil rtjocters of 
 ed in their last 
 id feel that they 
 ;iled to God and 
 
 apscd since the 
 risfc; yet I de- 
 lis life, though 
 rit of true de- 
 nce of his ex- 
 I the world, 
 ylor abandoned 
 lid an affecting 
 )8t world. At 
 of age, he was 
 
 SELAii iintnAni) BAnnETT. 
 
 333 
 
 piuployt'd as a clerk in the city of New York. Al- 
 thonj^h busily <Hrnpi(><l in his dnily jivix'iitiou.'lif iwcd 
 the most untiring eflbrtw to promote the caust- of 
 Christ, eealously engaging as a teacher in a Sabbath- 
 st^hool, the duties of which he i>crfbrnied with honor 
 and fidelity. His leisure nionients wero 8|)ent in ad- 
 dres.siiig letters to distant friends, exhorting them to 
 repentance. 
 
 His situation in a large city, amid»t its contami- 
 nating influences, did not ut all abate tlie ardor of his 
 piety. The older he btcanie, the more strongly was he 
 attached to the cause of the Retleemer. Still, lie did 
 not contemplate entering ujion a more elevated sphere 
 of action until witnessing, in the year 1819, the de- 
 parture of the Rev. Dr. Scudder to a heathen land. 
 Here he saw manifested the self-sacrificing spirit of a 
 devotetl missionary, an«l he resolved to const'crate him- 
 self wholly to Gotl. He did so. He gave up eviry 
 worldly prosjiect- — riches, reputation, ease. He flit 
 constraini'd to believe that the gospel ministry was the 
 work to which God had called him. He also believed 
 that mental culture was neces.sary to render him suc- 
 cessful in winning souls to Christ, in exjx)siiig the 
 learned sophistry of infiilels, and in defending the 
 sacred truths of the gospel. 
 
 • During his preparatory course, the Divine presence 
 seemed to illuminate his mind, as is apparent from his 
 diary and correspondence. In him is found a happy 
 combination of intellectual attainments and the most 
 exalted piety. Some suppose that it is impossible to 
 be intellectually disposed, and at the same time be in 
 possession of those Christian graces which adorn the 
 
 ,,,„...X,w,^,«i, 
 
334 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 liuinble disciple of Jesus. But not, so with Mr. Tay- 
 lor. He valued literary awjuireinents, but grace lu'ld 
 the asceudeucy in hi^ heart. lu short, almost every 
 thing pre-eminently good shone with uncommon luster 
 in his character. 
 
 His earthly race, as already remarked, was short ; 
 but his days, after devoting himself to God, were well 
 improved. During his collegiate and theological 
 course, he perhaps accomplishotl, through the blessing 
 of God, more than many ministers already in the vine- 
 yard. . Under date of August 8, 1824, he writes: . ,;,, 
 
 "Abundant reason to bk'ss Go<l for my detention 
 yesterday. Last evening, had an opening for doing 
 good, and eternity m»y show some fruit. Visited 
 several sick persons, and at every place endeavored to 
 speak fc'ithfully and boldly for God, aiid afterward at 
 a meeting." 
 
 The next day he writes : " This night, glory to 
 God, had a powerfi;l visitation from above; it was 
 past telling ; and it was to prepare me to stand up for 
 God. This I did, and spoke boldly ; the word was at- 
 tended with power, and the spirit of jwwer and holi- 
 ness restetl upon me. Sinners trembled, backsliders, 
 too, and the engaged child of God exulted." 
 
 Miiny attributed tlieir conversion to his timely ef- 
 forts. But it is to be regretted that, like Brainerd, 
 Martyn, Suniinerfield, and Colby, such a successful 
 messenger of God's nicrcy should so early be cut off. 
 It wns apparent that his arduous efforts were more 
 than his delicate constitution could endure, and, as he 
 was just entering upon his h)i!g-autioipated work, a 
 lingt'iiij; consumption closed his earthly career. ; i.., 
 
 MiM 
 
 MMH 
 
 ■""PM 
 
with Mr. Tay- 
 
 but grnce held 
 
 l, almost every 
 
 icoroiUQn luster 
 
 ed, was short ; 
 God, were well 
 nd theological 
 gh the blessing 
 idy in the vine- 
 he writes: 
 ' Diy detention 
 ning for doing 
 fruit. Visited 
 ; endeavored to 
 id afterward at 
 
 light, glory to 
 
 above; it was 
 
 to stand up for 
 
 word was at- 
 
 )wer and holi- 
 
 , backsliders, 
 
 led." 
 
 us timely ef- 
 
 ke Brainerd, 
 
 a successful 
 
 y be cut off. 
 
 ts were more 
 
 e, and, as he 
 
 Ued work, a 
 
 areer. . , 
 
 • 
 
 SELAH HIBBART) BARRETT. 
 
 335 
 
 His letters and journal, together with the memoirs 
 of his life, have been published and circulated quite 
 extensively, producing the most happy effects. In one 
 of the Western States, the reading of chis book re- 
 sulted in a glorious revival, in which nearly all in the ' 
 vicinity of the work experienced the forgiveness of 
 sins. To conclude, may all who desire to be holy, 
 happy, and useful, labor to imitate the graces and 
 virtues of James Brainertl Taylor, so far as he imitated 
 the precepts and examples of Jesus Christ. .,|^.^^ ,..,_, , 
 
 v-.'..^'' ^i,? CHAPTER LXXI^,.'^;;iij V;i. 
 
 ■' -' . procrastination. i*- " ;'. 
 
 January 10, 1872. " Procrastination," says Dr. 
 Young, " is the thief of time." It robs us of every 
 thing valuable; in other words, it induces us to neglect, 
 until too late, that which is of the greatest momt-nt. 
 It says to the halting and slothful, — " Time enough 
 yet; take your rest; to-morrow will be fraught with 
 greater blessings." In this way life is often siK'nt to 
 little purpose, when we might, by proper diligence, 
 achieve great victories. 
 
 Procrastination has provetl the ruin of myriads, 
 not only for time but for eternity. This was em- 
 phatically the case of one with whom I had the 
 pleasure of an acquaintance. I was then preparing for 
 the work of the ministry, and felt, as most yt)ung men 
 do under those circumstances, a zeal to do goo<l. I 
 held, V hen opportunity presented, many private reli- 
 
 :^gmf^^^4,-i6mmiii'^i^^i^^>' 
 
nm 
 
 AtlTOmoGRAPHY OP 
 
 giuus conversiitlons, ('8|V'ciully with the young. This 
 man was in the morning and vigor of lilc, and withal 
 was prepossessing in {lersonul appearance. He also had 
 the respect which follows u moral life. But with all 
 his amiable traits of character, he, like the young 
 ruler, yet lacked one thing. This was religion — love 
 
 to God. ' ■ - .^ . ,r 
 
 Although he frequented tneietings of worship where 
 I often exhorted, yet circumstances had })rev('nted me 
 from addressing him {>crMonully. But the time soon 
 Ciime when 1 enjoyed the oj)portunity. On a beauti- 
 ful summer morning he culU'd at my father's, and 
 spent tiie day. I was determined to do my duty, llnd 
 warn him earnestly but affw:tionately of his danger 
 . wliile rtjecting Christ. He listened attentively, and, 
 though destitutu of the soul-reviving influences of re- 
 ligion, he readily assented to its trutlis. But I could 
 extort from him no promise of immediate reform. He 
 thuuglit tlicre was time enouj:' yet — time enough to 
 secure his salvation. It was vident that 1' antici- 
 jfflted many years in ih' fuuue, and hence procrasti- 
 uated his return to Go^ 
 
 We [wrted to meet no more. In a short time he re- 
 turned to hii. ..ome in another unvr Months pas8(-d, 
 and I heard nothing from him. vJne lay, while ■ n- 
 gaged in my usual duties, the -solemi. news of his 
 death was announced. His lifeless remains were, af^er 
 several days, found in a lonely wood, and it W5is suj)- 
 posed that he had been murdered. The shr ' was 
 overwhelming. I saw more than ever the dangers of 
 procrastination. I resolved ut once to be more dili- 
 geut aud ikithful iu warning the living, by precept 
 
REl^fi UiUU^UU BAUUKTl'. 
 
 337 
 
 le young. This 
 life, and withul 
 ix. He ulso had 
 . But witli all 
 like the young 
 9 religion — love 
 
 ' worship where 
 id prevented me 
 t tlie time soon 
 . On a beauti- 
 ly father's, and 
 io my duty, fcnd 
 7 of hia danger 
 ittcntively, and, 
 nfluenct'S of re- 
 B. But I could 
 ate reform. He 
 time enough to 
 Uiat 1i ' antici- 
 lence procrasti- 
 
 ..it time he re- 
 Mom Ii8 )NIS8e<l, 
 lay, while 'ii- 
 . news of his 
 ains were, after 
 nd it w su|)- 
 'lie sh< waa 
 tiie (iaiigerH of 
 be more lili- 
 ;ig, by prioppt 
 
 and example, in pubU<^ and private, even though they 
 hear not nor obey the gosjwl. 
 
 Again, the case of this young man, who had the 
 inoet promising ho[X!8 of long life, should be a warn- 
 ing to the young. They should realize the danger of 
 delays, the uncertainty of life, and the certainty of 
 death. They should learn the im{X)rtance of giving 
 earnest heed to their ways, before the day of grace is 
 past, and their doom forever sealed. Yet maltitudet) 
 are living careless and even unconcerned, dreaming uf 
 earthly felicity, and expecting to secure the favor of 
 God before they die. But, like the young man al- 
 luded to in this chapter, they may be snatched, in an 
 unexpecte<l moment, from time to eternity, unprepared 
 for the day of lal retribution. 
 
 VSii. 
 
 ■ '^it >i-'r" ■: 1 
 
 CHAP! EE LXXII. 
 
 THE liX^^ENTBIO PREA< HER. 
 
 V. 
 
 ;-v.i.v-/i»iK,, f > 
 
 January 13, 187 '. One of the most eccentric and 
 errati' men whom 1 ever read, was Ix>bknz<j 
 
 Dow, the well known itinerant prt-acher. "The His- 
 tory of Cosmo j>lite, or Lorenzo's Journal," as his nar- 
 rative is entitleii, was a favorite book of my boylKH)d, 
 and, except tiie Bible, afforded more interest than any 
 work in my father's library. This book, containing his 
 journal and his polemic and miscellaneous writings, 
 was printed iu Philadelphia in 1815, soon after pur- 
 chased in Vermont, and then brought to Ohio. 
 Loaucd and read until the covers were worn off, it is 
 22 
 
 ■WUiU^Utafiiib- 
 
 ^^^^j-:^--- 
 
1. 1 
 
 338 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Bli r 
 
 still ill existence. Although many new and beautiful 
 editions of Dow's works have since been published, I 
 chose, on account of its antiquity and the great serv- 
 ice it had done, to get this old book rebound ; <«nd it is 
 my intention to hand it down to the next generation as 
 a curiosity of the age. 
 
 Mr. Dow was born in Coventry, Connecticut, 
 October 16, 1777, and in tl)e same county — Tolland — 
 in which my father was born. I have seen and con- 
 versctl with many who have heard him preach, and 
 they all boar the same testimony as to his general 
 character. ■• ^.:' ■'!■'"■*',>■: .-"-"-' '''":' i-'A:"-i 
 
 He began fo be agitated, when fourteen years of 
 "gp* ^'y religious feelings and sjwculation. He had 
 frequent dreams or visions, and was so troubled upon 
 the " doctrine of unconditional reprobation and par- 
 ticular elwtion," that he was, at one time, on the point 
 of putting an end to his life. Finally adopting the 
 doctrine of the MetlKxlists, and feeling urged by 
 strong motives to devote his life to the preaching of 
 the gospel, he, in 1796, be<^ame an itinerant preacher, 
 though not without many mental struggles, and against 
 the wishes of his parents and friends. 
 
 His youth and his eccentricities of character for a 
 hmg time prevented his recognition by the conferences 
 of the Methodist Church ; and he was at one time even 
 ti'inpted to renounce the name of Methodist. But his 
 l>ecnliarities attracted great attention, while his shrewd- 
 ness and quick discernment of character gave him no 
 incftnsiderable influence over multitudes that attended 
 bis ministry. In spite of contumely and rebuffs, fre- 
 quently from members of his own sect, and ceaseless 
 
8KLAH llIBnAnI> nARRETT, 
 
 339 
 
 lew and beautiful 
 t)cen published, I 
 (1 the great serv- 
 I'boiind ; <«nd it is 
 lext generation as 
 
 try, C(ninectlcnt, 
 lunty — Tolland — 
 ive seen and cf)n- 
 him preach, and 
 BS to hia general 
 
 fourteen years of 
 uhition. He had 
 so troubled upon 
 lobation and par- 
 time, on the point 
 illy adopting the 
 feeling urged by 
 the preaching of 
 tinerant preacher, 
 iggles, and against 
 
 rf character for a 
 Dy the conferences 
 |h at one time even 
 thodist. But his 
 while his shrewd- 
 cter gave him no 
 (lea that attended 
 luid rebuifn, fre- 
 lect, and ceaseless 
 
 hardships and dangers, he prsevered for nearly forty 
 ycai"8, with an enthusiasm which aiever relaxed. 
 
 In the course of his ministry, he traveled over vari- 
 ous portions of the United States and Canada. He 
 three times visited England and Ireland, and on 
 several occasions was subjected to iwrsecution. It is 
 probable that more persons have heard the gos|K'l from 
 his lips than from those of any other individual since 
 the days of Whitefield. He wrote seves-al books, th^ 
 most noted of whieli is a history of his own life, so 
 singularly • ventful and full of vicissitudes. His purity 
 of purposv'. and integrity and benevolence of ciiarneter, 
 can hardly be questioned. But his eccentricities ex- 
 cited much prejudice against him ; he was thought by 
 njany to l)e insane ; and was known far and wide as 
 " Crazy Dow." He died in Georgetown, Dintrict of 
 Columbia, February 2, 1834, aged fifty-seven years. 
 
 In jierson he was awkward and ungainly. His 
 voice was harsh, and he passessed none of the elements 
 of oratory ; but his wit and fervor supplied the place 
 of eloquence, and rendered his address quite effective. 
 Many anecdotes, illustrative of his character, are yet 
 current in those parts of the country where he was best 
 known. 
 
 Possessing a quick, clear, logical mind, he reached 
 conclusions as by intuition, and was often able to 
 silence an opponent by a single statement. He under- 
 stood, with wonderful sagacity, the motives of men. 
 He inspired his listeners with the idea that he pos- 
 sessed something which they did not, — an insight into 
 futurity, — a hold upon the life to come. He had a 
 fund of wit and drollery which, joined to his earnest- 
 
MO 
 
 AUTOmoGRAI'IlY OF 
 
 nesa and thorough seriousness, secmcU out of place in 
 a minister of the goa|)el. *»i a .•■si*w. 
 
 His iirniness and self-esteem were hirgc. Hence, he 
 had s«>l f-posses^ion, dignity, deterniinution, and inde- 
 l)endence. He forinetl and carried out his plans with- 
 er regard to public sentiment. He copied afler uo 
 one, ami seldom asked fi)r counsel. "-'^ 
 
 He had a good degree of approbativeness; but his 
 larger self-esteem enabled him to carry himself 
 through tiie world in a spirit of self-assurance. He 
 was a man of remarkable memory, of great fluency of 
 speech, of superior talent, oft high moral sentiment, and 
 of decidetl energy. To sum all in a word, Lorenzo 
 Dow had qualities different from any other man, which 
 caused him to be known and noted, and which made 
 his name a housciiold word. y.>,i. .^n *'^,*v^i ';<?;;; t;,>'* 
 
 3Vt'i'> 
 
 >■ 
 
 r4;^iti:«j|>- Ail^ ._tji 
 
 .r%^' *i; 
 
 •■ it I. ' 
 
 J ''Ml 
 
 / ^CHAPTER LXXIII. iiw^J < , 
 
 A VIRGINIA WKDDING IN OHIO. " 
 
 January 16, 1872. During the rebellion, which 
 lasted some four years, many who were loyal to the 
 Government, rather than to be pressed into the rebel 
 service, left their homes in Virginia, — now West Vir- 
 ginia, — and made their way into the State of Ohio, 
 and engaged in such employments as they could find. 
 Several families, in this way, often joined together, 
 and came at the same time. If they could not always 
 do this, they would come alone, and other families fol- 
 low as soon as the way opened. Some made perma- 
 
SEI,AII HIIJBARD BARRETT. 
 
 341 
 
 m1 oiit of place in 
 
 large. Hence, he 
 nation, and inde- 
 nt his plans with- 
 e (."opied after no 
 
 ttiveness; but his 
 ) curry himself 
 if-assurance. He 
 ' great flnency of 
 ral sentiment, and 
 a word, Lorenzo 
 other man, winch 
 and wliich made 
 
 III, 
 
 OHIO. 
 
 rebellion, which 
 rore loyal to the 
 ed into the rebel 
 —now West Vir- 
 e State of Ohio, 
 they could find, 
 joined together, 
 could not always 
 itlicr families fol- 
 ne made perma- 
 
 nent homes in Ohio; but those who left farms behind 
 mostly returntnl at the close of the rebellion. 
 
 On a cold day in November, 1864, one of these 
 sturdy Virginians entered my study. Though about 
 fifty years of age, he was in the prime of life— large, 
 strong, vigorous. 
 
 His first salutation was, " Stranger, how do you do ! 
 What cold weather !— snow, and ice, and freezing,— all 
 so early,— all in Novenjber. We do not often have 
 such times in Virginia." 
 
 After assuring him that we seldom had it so cold at 
 this season of the year in Ohio, he relapsed into silence, 
 there being other pei-sons in the room. But I ssiw, 
 from the anxiety depicted in his countenance, that 
 something more than the state of the weather bore with 
 weight ujjon his mind. What it was, I could not tell. 
 He walked the room, as if he had something of im- 
 portance to communicate, but felt reluctant to tell it. 
 Soon the company dispersed, and he alone remained. 
 He now approached very near me, and hi a low, soft; 
 tone, bord' ng upon a whisper, inquired, u ■Mi :t^c 
 
 " ^ you marry folks?" . r nr . 
 
 Oh, yes, when they wish to be married," 
 
 " Well, I heard you did. Now my son William has 
 taken a notion to get married ; will you come up and 
 attend to it?" , , 
 
 "Certainly; when and where shall I come?" f ih-. 
 
 " To-night, after dark, at my house." '-;:;. 
 
 " Where is your house or place of residence ? " 7^ 
 
 "On the 'Squire's farm." 
 
 " What Esquire ; for there are several persons iu the 
 township wlio bear this appellation." 
 
342 
 
 AUTOBIOGUAPHY OF 
 
 " Why, 'Squire S.; don't yoii kuow him?" ■<.>■■> in m 
 
 "Oil, yt'8; 1 know Ew}uiru S. But which way 
 do you go to get there? Is it a i)luiu roud ? I should 
 uot like to travel a strange road on a dark night." 
 
 " Ye8, yes ; it is as plain as daylight; you can't miss 
 it." 
 
 " Please, then, tell me the way to your house ; for I 
 was never there." 
 
 '• Never there ! " *(' ' /. i'lui*-'"?'^.. ,'!.;!' 4! (*-'>'-2lr,,n rt, 
 
 " No, sir." 
 
 ^ " Well, I will tell you, so you can not miss. Take 
 
 the north i-oad ; then pass a little woe bit ol" a town ; 
 then keep straight ahead, turning neither to the right 
 nor to tlie letl; then bear right smartly to the right, 
 furnentz a big house; tlien ford the branch; go 
 on tlien till you come to a right smart little 
 hill; then, when you climb the hill, — for it will be 
 hard digiring, — go through a gap furnentz a pair of 
 bars, which will lead you into a big iield, and this 
 will lead you* into another big Held away to the north, 
 on the lands of the 'Squire, where you will find the 
 house I live. in." • *»^ MiAsft .*«>• r<n ' 
 
 " IMca.sc, sir, deHoribe the road again ; I may, es- 
 pecially in the night, forget it." 
 
 He readily gave a second description of the road, 
 which to me seemed more obscure than the first. I 
 told him, as the ground and roads were covereil with 
 snow, it would be rather difficult to find the way on a 
 dark night ; and, on that account, should much preAir 
 to come a little beftn-e night, feiv V^i^si^fef iisii ii*^/* • 
 
 " Oh, no, that will never do. You have to 
 go through that wee bit of a town, and they will 
 
8ELAH HIBBARD BARKKTT. 
 
 34.3 
 
 liiiu?" '--^ • 
 
 But which way 
 road ? I should 
 lurk night." 
 ; you can't miss 
 
 iut house ; for I 
 
 ■'■- V i'i'tf^ «. 
 
 ! J 4: ('- 
 
 ''/^- <''i- -yhilu'r ■??■!£!' 
 lot miss. Take 
 ' bit of a town ; 
 her to tlie right 
 tly to the right, 
 he branch ; go 
 it smart little 
 —for it will be 
 jeiitz a pair of 
 
 field, and this 
 ly to the north, 
 u will find the 
 
 n ; I may, es- 
 
 n of the road, 
 m the first. I 
 t; covered with 
 i the way on a 
 :d much prefer 
 
 foil have to 
 and they will 
 
 know 'xactly where )Qa are going, and we shall get 
 
 belled." 7' 'iv" : : ":'; 
 
 " No, sir, I think not. How will they know what 
 my business is?" 
 
 " Oh, they will know it ; just as soon as they see you 
 come, they wdl know that you are going over to the 
 wedding." , ..; . ,^^ 
 
 So I found that I must not start till after night-fall, 
 . for fear I should be seen on the way ; but I tried to re- 
 member the dcscriptioi" of the road, especially " *he 
 gap on tile iilll fiirnentz the bars ; " for if I mise,xl 
 this, all hojie of reaching the habitation would be at 
 an end, and dreadful would be the dilemma of the 
 wediliiig jiarty. 
 
 When night came, I was prepared to start on my 
 evening excursion, ^t was very dark and very cold. 
 The hill spoken of was high and steep, and was 
 covered with ice and snow. I dismounted an<l led my 
 horse, and, sure enough, it was " hard digging " to get 
 up. I watched cksely for the "gap" that entered into 
 the " big field," and succeeded in finding it. Now, 
 thought I, all is safe ; I shall soon come to the 
 house. But not so; I was completely bewildered. I 
 could see no bounds to the field ; neither could I tell 
 what course I was pursuing, — north or south, east or 
 west. I was searching for the other " big field," but 
 could not find it. I felt like one lost upon a prairie^ 
 wandering hither and thither. I looked around to 
 discover, if possible, a light emanating from the dwell- 
 ing; but could neither see light nor dwelling. At last, 
 in tlie distance, I cauglit a glimpse of light, which en- 
 abled me to determine what course to take. I hurried 
 
344 
 
 AUTOBIOOnAPHV OP 
 
 on amidHt tho durkncHH, and soon heard a human voice. 
 I was met by a party of goutlvmen, who wtTO watch- 
 ing for mc, among whom was tlic ]>cr80!a who invited 
 me to the wedding. As we approached the houHC, he 
 drew from his jwcket a bottle of spirits, and, to my 
 Hiir|)riH«', nrgCil mo to test its virtues. 
 
 " I beg to l)c excused," said I to bim ; " I never use 
 epiritaous liquors." 
 
 "Don't you?" ' . - - -. - : 
 
 "No, sir." * ■ 
 
 " Why, it will not hurt yoii; it will do yoii gobcl 
 this cold night." 
 
 " It is against my principles to partake of ardent 
 spirits on any occasion. I am not accustoniKl to the 
 use of it ; hence, I do not feel the need of it. I thuuk 
 you ; again I beg to be excuwd." 
 
 The bottle now was put away, and introduced uo 
 more during my stay that evening. '"" " " ' - •■ ■• 
 
 I next entered the dwelling, which was a smalt 
 cabin, built many years ago for a tenant. Like all 
 Iniiiding!^ of this sort, it had a huge fire-place, and few 
 or no windows. There appeared to be quite a group 
 of persons in the room, all strange faces, and all Vir- 
 ginians. When I entere<l all was quiet. Approach- 
 ing the fire, I sat for some time to enjoy, after my cold 
 ride among the hills, its genial influences. 
 ■ At length, informing the company that the hour had 
 arrived for tlie jH'rforniance of the nuptial corenionies, 
 the couple ininiediately appeared on the center of the 
 floor, surrounded by the spectators, holding lighted 
 candles in their hands, and watching mast intently the 
 countenances of the persons to be wedded, as if they 
 
1 u human voice. 
 *li<) wtTo wutch- 
 8on who invited 
 wl the houHC, he 
 rit«, aud, to my 
 
 u ; " I never use 
 
 ill do you good 
 
 irtake of ardent 
 
 cnstoniKl to the 
 
 of it. 1 thunk 
 
 I Introdiict'd no 
 
 ■li was a small 
 
 lant. Like all 
 
 place, and few 
 
 quite a group 
 
 s, and all Vir- 
 
 rV PI (roach - 
 
 , aiU'r luy cold 
 
 ct 
 
 t the hour had 
 tial ceremonies, 
 e center of the 
 olding liglited 
 ).st intently the 
 
 ed, as if they 
 
 SF.i.AH innnAiiD riAttiu.TT. 
 
 345 
 
 were about to take a f:ire\veli leave of tliem. The 
 bridegroom, dresHcd in Virginia iioinespun, was an 
 athletic young man, apparently about twenty ; the 
 bride, about sixteen, waH a plain, unassuming girl, 
 neatly dresseil. As soon as the last sentence was pro- 
 nounced, the youthful couple nxH.'ive«l the congratu- 
 lations of all present, and there was a time of general 
 rejoicing. The spell was broken ; the rtugn of silence 
 was ended. 
 
 Next was the supper, which consisted of plain, sub- 
 stantial foo<l, got up in a homely style. The table be- 
 ing small, but few could be seated around it, while the 
 rest waited for the "second or third table." When 
 called, one of the guests was absent. None could tell 
 where he was. Search was made, and he was found in 
 a shed, or barn, alniost helpless. " Poor fellow," they 
 said, "how he reckonetl on the wedding! How he has 
 missed his supper! Poor, foolish fellow! he has 
 drank too much. What did he mean! Who would 
 have thought of it!",- '^ " ". •■ 
 
 It seemed tliat, before my arrival, he had partaken 
 too freely of the intoxicating bowl, and, wiser than 
 some men, he had retired to hide his shame. But how 
 much better and wiser :♦ would have been, if he had 
 tasted not, and acted the part of a sober and temjierate 
 nian. Had the occasion been appropriate, 1 could 
 have given a good temperance lecture. 
 
 When supper was over, the inquiry was made, as if 
 I had done a day's work, — "What do you charge?" 
 Being informed what the law entitled me to, it was 
 promptly paid — no more, no less. 
 
 I now ventured forth, in the darkness of the night, 
 
 m- 
 
lua 
 
 AiTTonitxmAPiiY op 
 
 to n'ttiru lioino. I trif<l to imii;,'iiio luvfii'lf uinong the 
 liillM or moiHitaiiw of Virginia, ut a riinil wt'diling. I 
 coiiKl, at leu«t, say one tiling, — I hud bcou ut a " Vir- 
 ginia wtiJtling in Oliiol " ...J,. . ,, ,, ,. , , , ,,,• , 
 
 CHAPTER LXXIV. 
 
 TIIK MINISTUY. 
 
 /I A' 
 
 January 20, 1872. Wlmt i.s meant by a call to 
 tlu' ministry ? It implies, t(» say the lea«t, a duty de- 
 V(»lving iij)on certain individuals to serve God in this 
 eapaeity. One so called must |M)sse.ss the ijiialifieations 
 nientiiined in 1 Timothy iii, 1-7. His mind, on the 
 sniyect of iii-eacliing the gospel, must he ind)ued with 
 the infliuMKies of the Holy S|)irit. This internal or 
 spetiial call exhibits itself in a great variety of ways. 
 
 A sense of the deplorable condition of the impeni- 
 tent is one evidence of this call. True it is, that 
 many of the laity have a solemn view of the worth of 
 souls ; yet, if they lack some of the qualifications men- 
 tioned by Paul, they are not called to the holy and 
 ct)nseerated work of the ministry. One thus called 
 will be uidiappy in the pursuit of any other employ- 
 ment. In his view, every tiling of a worldly nature 
 sinks into comparative insignificjince, when compared 
 with the traiiscendently glorious work of preaching 
 Christ. He can not endure the thought of spending 
 his life in accumulating wealth, or seeking the honors 
 and emoluments of the world. He will feel that he 
 has a more important mission to fill. ,, , , V ' 
 
 
8KI.AH JliniJARD HAIlRKTr. 
 
 347 
 
 oiig the 
 
 iiig. I 
 
 " Vir- 
 
 Hc who i.x calK'«l to preach :uiii n-fiiMCs t<< ohoy the 
 call, can not he so uselul, nor scrvf G<kI ho t'flccliially, 
 
 '. ,*. /'A' 
 
 call to 
 nty (le- 
 
 in this 
 i cations 
 
 on the 
 '<] with 
 rnal or 
 r way«. 
 mpeni- 
 8, that 
 orth of 
 iH men- 
 ily and 
 
 called 
 mploy- 
 
 natnre 
 11 pa red 
 caching 
 ending 
 
 lonors 
 hut ha 
 
 
 lid oth 
 
 Si. h 
 
 a» he negk>ctM the 
 prin('i|)al duty, Ihh religious enjoyments will l)e Hniall, 
 and the extent of Iuh influence eirouniscrilRHl. A de- 
 sire to enter the niiniHtry will not urine from ttelH.sh 
 motives, but purely to do good, to save souls, and to 
 honor God. He who has any other motive in view, 
 can not he called of God to the work. 
 
 The chnn-h, if it have any spirit nal dis., lument, 
 will sometimes Ix' able to di-cide ujMm the validity of 
 one's call. Those who are subjects of Divine grace 
 will, in many instances, Im better judges of our minis- 
 terial qualiKcalions than we otnselves cjin b»'. Then, 
 if a church that is alive in the cuust; of Go<l, is eon- 
 vinwd that one or njore of her members have this call, 
 it should gi-nt rally b«! taken for granted that such 
 shouhl preach the gospel. 
 
 In addition to the (pialifications neceasary to Chris- 
 tian character and usefidness in any other sphere in 
 life, the minister must have access to that fountain of 
 Divine grace so essential to ministerial success. With- 
 out this, the ministry would degenerate to a mere pro- 
 fession, as law, medioiue, or teaching. But this is uot 
 God's economy. , 
 
 The trials of the minister of the go8[)el are not few. 
 The frowns of the world and the o|)position of iMigo<Uy 
 men must be met. His well-meant eiforts are often 
 unappreciated, and at times it wouhl seem that he had 
 not a friend on earth to impart words of encourage- 
 ment. When he views the hopeless condition of those 
 who are out of Christ, he is oppressed with sorrow. 
 
 ^fi5S>trfl.iiftii. -'rVifJw^jL***-— ---■ 
 
348 
 
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OP 
 
 To soo sucli persist in their evil ways, after having 
 labored long and zealously for their good, is intleed 
 disheartening. Nothing ean be more painful to the 
 man of God, than to Mitness the aj)parent failure of 
 his untiring efforts for the sjilvation of men. 
 
 The selfishness of tlie church is often the source of 
 trial. Minibters, though called of God to a great 
 work, can not live without bread. In other words,' 
 they can not live without a pecuniary support, wliile 
 devoting all their time and talents to the work of the 
 ministry. The parsimoniousness of the church has, in 
 too many instances, driven many a faithful minister 
 from his field of labor, to the pursuit of worldly 
 avocations by which to gain a subsistence. Then, 
 what is worse, is to see the church, whom he has faith- 
 fully served for little or no remuneration, accuse him, 
 under such circuins^tancos, of worldly-mindedness. 
 
 Trials among false brethren are more severe than 
 those from any other source. From men of the world 
 the minister expects but little, so that inattenti(m or 
 opposition from them is not specially regarded ; but 
 to be neglected or censured by those who were es- 
 teemed as faithful and true friends, is a great misfor- 
 tune to a nnnister. When his own brethren forsake 
 him, where shall he look? 
 
 Tlie calling of the faithful minister requires much 
 aelf-denial. Not uni'rcquently he is <leprivcd of the 
 comibrts of life. In newly-settled portions of the 
 country, he meets with [irivations unknown in older 
 settled ]>laces. His labors, too, are necessarily severe, 
 often overtasking every energy, both jiiiysieal and 
 lueutulj until he is brought to a premature grave. 
 
8ELAH H1B«AU1> liAltUKTr. 
 
 349 
 
 But there is a bright side. Were it not ^fO, there 
 wouia be little inducement to enter upon the work of 
 the gospel niinistry. There is happiness in doing 
 good. Occasionally^ some are persuadetl to turn and 
 live. Tliis yields unspeakable pleasure to him who 
 has toiled in labors abundant. To see one soul con- 
 verted, one soul saved from death, more than com- 
 pensates for all his exertions. To have the evidence 
 that God deigns to bless his feeble eflForta, is sufficient 
 to make him happy. But how great must be his joy 
 when he has the pleasure of seeing many brought into 
 the fold of Christ through the blessing of God upon 
 his humble labors. 
 
 The prospects of the future are, also, to the gospel 
 minister, of the most encouraging nature. He looks 
 forward to a period when his earthly labors will cease, 
 when he will triumph over death and the grave, when 
 he will receive an unfading crown of glory. In 
 heaven, in the paradise of God, he will receive his re- 
 ward. Then what will oe to him the trials of this 
 life,— trials incident to the ministerial profession? 
 They will be esteemed as nothing, and less than 
 nothing, compared with the glory of God and the im- 
 
 mortal state. '■•?*' -rS' ;r-^'4-. "'i-wf- 
 
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 CHAPTER LXXV. 
 
 SELAH BARRETT. 
 
 My father— Selah Barrett— was the youngest son of 
 James and Elizabeth Barrett. He was born in Staf- 
 ford, Tolland County, Couuccticut, February 25, 
 
350 
 
 ArTonioGnAPiiY op 
 
 1790. His father removal to tlie Slate of Vrrrront 
 Avlieii he ivas a boy. Here lie ret^eived the most of 
 his eduoatioti, sutrh only as the best common sclioola 
 of those times affonlod, whieli was afk-rward some- 
 what improved by private studies. 
 
 Hia moral and religious training was tmt over- 
 looked, hia parents beirg worthy and pious members 
 of the B.iptist Church. Yet, like too many, he broke 
 over the re.straint.s of parental counsel, and delayed 
 " the one thing needful " till twenty-two years of age. 
 At this tisne he made a public profession of his faith 
 in Chri&t, was baptizal by Rev. Aaron Buzzeli, and 
 subswpieutly joined the Freewill Baptist Church in 
 Strafford, being the first organized church of the de- 
 nomination in th' State. 
 
 He at once took a very active part in public meet- 
 ings, praying and exhorting as opportunity presented, 
 and in this wny rendered himself quite useful to the 
 church. A fttilure of health about this time, being 
 predisposed to consumption, induced him to travel for 
 its restoration. He made tours on foot through New 
 Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, and some other 
 States, giving him an opportunity to form an extensive 
 acquaiutaufje with the most i)ron»inent members and 
 ministers of the Freewill Baptist denomination, to 
 many of whom he lucame strongly attached, iml)ibing 
 their spirit and sentiment. The Bible now becjime hia 
 principal study, committing portions of it to niemorv, 
 which le retained to the hour of his death. The state 
 of his I, ilth, and the sudden death of iiis fatlier, re-» 
 minded liim of his own morti'.lity, stimulating i\im to 
 Christian duty. . 
 
8ELAH niBBAED BAKRETT. 
 
 351 
 
 In May, 1817, llfi Was married to Mish Sylva Bcc- 
 man., ami in tlie ensuing autumn rcmoveil to what was 
 then called the "fur West," and located in Rutland, 
 Ohio. Upon his arrival, he found himself quite un- 
 prepared for the toils and difficulties incident to 
 pioneer life, finding the country, inhabitants, and 
 society very diflPerent from his expectations, and re- 
 gretted that he had left New England. He, howwer, 
 became more reconciled, tai.ght a school during the 
 first winttr of his residence, which business he had fol- 
 lowed some in the East. ^amf^^ 
 
 At a proper time he again became conneotwl with 
 the Freewill Baptists, and in 1834 was licensed to 
 preach by the Meigs Quarterly Meeting. In S<>ptem- 
 ber, 1849, he was reguhirly ordained in Cheshire, 
 Ohio, and has, perhaps, preached more for the Second 
 Freewill Baptist Ciuirch in that township than for any 
 one church, though his labors have been distributed 
 more or less among all the churches of the Meigs 
 Quarterly Meeting; also, in several churches of the 
 Athens Quarterly Meeting. He has labored much in 
 connection with other ministers, in revivals, and in 
 many instances his efforts have been attended witli the 
 Divine blessing, at the same tfme supporting himself 
 and family mainly by manual labor. •-' , i 
 
 During the last few ye;irs of his life, he did not, 
 through age and infirmity, preach as formerly, yet con- 
 tinued to take an active part in social and public meet- 
 ings. The last meeting he attended was on the 24th 
 of Juno, 1860, three miles from his residence, at wliich 
 he bore, ns usual, a testimony for Christ. A day or 
 two after this, he was suddenly attacked with a severe 
 
352 
 
 AlTTOniOaRAPHY OF 
 
 illness, which lasted Iwo weoks, terminating his life 
 July 12, being in the seventy-first year of his age. 
 
 He was of an impulsive tenijKirainent, whicli some- 
 tinu's, wlien not gnarded, l«l hitn into indiscretions; 
 but those who knew him best could make sufficient al- 
 lowance for this defect of character. He was a warm 
 and zealous friend of the benevolent enterprises of the 
 day, especially terui)erance and antislavery. He took 
 an active part in those causes at an early day, when to 
 do 80 was very nniwpular. He was one of the first in 
 Rutland who took a firm position against the sin of 
 sluvi^ry, as then existing in the Southern States, and to 
 vott! for the oppressed. 
 
 He was most uncompromising, never yielding a point 
 until thoroughly convinced that he was in error. At 
 one time, the church in his own village, by opposing 
 influences, was scattered and became almost e&tinct. 
 lu this fierce conflict, he acquitted himself like a man 
 of God, opposing error and maintaining the truth. 
 
 Although not in the habit of writing much for the 
 press, he occasionally furnished an article for publi- 
 cation, One, against " Note Preaching," publisheti in 
 the Morning Star, received an elaborate reply. He 
 was also, for several years. Secretary of the Meigs 
 Quarterly Meeting, and of the Ohio River Yearly 
 Meeting. 
 
 
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SELAH HIBBARD BARBETT. 
 
 353 
 
 :4 i. 
 
 ,j.h ;^ 
 
 At 
 
 ;..f.;_ i^r;^ CHAPTER LXXVI. K^."^-'.:4ii. 
 "* * MY FIRST NEWSPAPER ARTICLE. * "' 
 
 February 5, 1872. The following is my first 
 article for the preas, written in February, 1840, 
 when a mere youth, and published in the Morning 
 Star, of Dover, New nam]>8liire. It was entitled " A 
 Word to Professors of Religion." The reader, of 
 course, will make due allowance for its defects, a ?*-.». i. 
 =i *' The cause of God is greatly injured by the un- 
 holy walk of many professttd followers of the Lamb. 
 Tliey exert a greater influence for or against vital 
 piety than they are awai'e. Those who live consistent 
 with their profession, will convince skeptic^ i,'>at they 
 serve the living God, and that religion is not a fabri- 
 cation. Such persons can be eminently useful. Their 
 deportment, conversation, prayers, warnings, and ex- 
 hortations will have a jwwerful effect on their fellow- 
 bein}>s who are out of the ark of siifety. 
 
 " On (he other liuiul, lot us look a moment, and see 
 another class who have taken upon them the name of 
 Christ. Follow them to their families, and the sound 
 of prayer ia not heard in them for months, and even 
 years. While mijigliug with the world, how vain and 
 thoughtlt'.ss they appeiir ! You never see them weep- 
 ing over sinners, and trying to persuade them to be re- 
 conciled to God. In trading and trafficking, how 
 nigi r llu'v are to grasp, and, if possible, to take ad- 
 vantage of the necessities of the needy I 
 
 " Di)es this look like Christianity ? No. All the 
 
 distinction between them and the world, is that they 
 
 23 
 
 
 I IMI1 II | IIII||II H! II | 1 H II I 
 
354 
 
 ACTOBIOGRAPnY OP < 
 
 are within the pales of the church, and have a name to 
 live when they are dead. Though they may mani- 
 feat, at times, a great zeal for the Lorrl at meetings of 
 public worship ; yet it magnifies their guilt in the sight 
 of man, and much so in the sight of God. 
 A " These remarks are not confined to professors of re- 
 ligion only, but will, in many instunoes, apply to 
 miiuKters of the gospel. To oiinfirra this fact, I will 
 cite an instance which came under my own personal 
 observation. A minister, who was regarded as a pious, 
 faithful preacher, once urged a wicked youth to turn 
 from his evil ways and submit to Christ, which in- 
 stantly ctiuseil distress of mind with regard to the 
 salvation of his soul. But, in a few moments, he be- 
 held the same minister, who had just enforced upon 
 him the solemnities of eternity, engaged in an act so 
 inconsistent with the ministerial profe&sion, that the 
 young man lost his conviction, and was as careless, as 
 before. ^lr.k:^vi?>/B-J!-.:kii'i4f^-i»tUi-:>':^^i-}ir^ tsm-iliid'i :>■ 
 
 " Perhaps hundreds have, in the same manner, been 
 ruined. How important, tlien, to follow the in- 
 junction of tije Savior : * Let your light so shine be- 
 fore men, that they may see your gootl works, and 
 glorify your Father which is in heaven.' A |)erson 
 may appear a^ holy as an angi>l; but it will produce no 
 impression, unless ho practices what he professes. 
 
 *' A backslider can do more evil than any other 
 person. The truth of this remark is easily com- 
 prehended. One that professes no other things will 
 not be believed; even if ho declares there is no reality 
 in i*eligion, because he has never sought nor enjoyed it, 
 and is uot, therefore, qualiBed to judge, from experi- 
 
3 a name to 
 may mani- 
 aeetings of 
 in the sight 
 
 wore of re- 
 , apply to 
 fact, I will 
 n pcrHOual 
 
 as a pious, 
 ith to turn 
 
 which in- 
 ird to the 
 ;nt8, he be- 
 )rced upon 
 n an act so 
 I, that the 
 careless as 
 
 nner, been 
 V the in- 
 
 shine be- 
 trorks, and 
 
 A |)erson 
 produce no 
 
 ?88e8. 
 
 any other 
 isily com- 
 :hing8 will 
 
 1 no reality 
 t'lijoyt'd it, 
 mi experi- 
 
 SELAH niBBARD BAHRETT. 
 
 355 
 
 enoe, wliether it be trne or false. But one who has 
 witnessed a good profession before the world, asHcrting 
 the truth of the Bible, and the power of the go8j)el to 
 redeem and save, and yet does not live in accordance 
 with its teachings, gives the impenitent far more 
 reason to doubt the reality of religion than what all 
 the non-professors and infidels of the world could say 
 against it. v;^*^: h- ..^^ -,■ ■'^■:^3vy*rt^^•l(ftfJif•f^;7s ^t^ji^^vi 
 
 " Oh, re[)ent, and do yoiir first work I Come up to 
 the help of tl>e Lord against the mighty. Sinners are 
 stumbling over you into perdition. Move out of their 
 way. If you do not, blood will be required at your 
 hand in the day of judgment. Hear them condemn- 
 ing you in this world. One says, * I live as good a 
 life as do professors;' another, * Professors use so much 
 deception, I do not believe in religion ; ' another, ' I 
 am, however, as well off" as professors ; if they are 
 saved I shall be.' 
 
 " But, alas ! will not the condemnations of the im- 
 penitent against you, in the world to come, be greater 
 than this? Yes; their language will doubtless be, 
 that your unholy life and |)erniciou8 example were the 
 means of their eternal ruin ! To see so niany pro- 
 fessed followers of Christ leading with themselves 
 thousands of precious souls to destruction, is enough 
 to arouse the sympathies of the hardest heart, and to 
 cause the earth to mourn and the heavens to weep 
 tears of blood I " 
 
 «4J». #J* t£,U _^j ?1 « i,^, - > , . . ^s ' ^ 
 
, [ 
 
 1,' 
 
 ii! 
 
 AITTOniOCRArHY OF 
 
 CHAPTER LXXVII. i^<*,..?f^ 
 
 tij I-j'i-.o;; rjfi I'f » 
 
 RUTLAND, 
 
 '•■^iii^t-^irr-'it-Tiw^i^iii^ 
 
 Fhbruary 10, 1872. Having spent the greater 
 part of my life in my native town, — Rutland, — I de- 
 Hign, in tliis chapter, to give a few brief items of an 
 historical character. 
 
 The townsliip of Rutland ia seven miles long from 
 north to south, and six miles broiul from east to west, 
 containing forty-two square miles, or 26,880 acres. 
 Rutland, the principal village, is six miles from the 
 Ohio River, in the county of Meigs, and about the 
 same distance fiom Poraeroy, the county seat. The 
 principal stream is Leading Creek, pa&sing through 
 the soutli-wost part of the township, and emptying 
 into the Ohio River. Along this stream and its tribu- 
 taries, the soil is a sandy loam, which is very rich. 
 The '* hill-lands," which embrace about nine-tenths of 
 the 8tirfac«, are more barren, though quite productive. 
 
 There are in j)laces considerable quantities of blue 
 limestone. Verging near the tops of the hills are 
 extensive quarries of sandstone rock, of excellent 
 quality. The surface of the hills is more or less 
 covered with "bowlders" or lost rocks, of various 
 forms and dimensions, among which have been found 
 pieces containing iron ore. Below the sandstone 
 strata, imbedded in the earth, are rocks of a finer 
 texture, but usually full of scams. In tlie south-east 
 part of the township especially, are extensive mines of 
 coal, from two and a half to seven feet in thickness. 
 Oil has been found, but not as yet in paying quanti- 
 
8ET4AH niRnAHI> BAnRKTT. 
 
 357 
 
 
 le greater 
 id, — I de- 
 ;in8 of an 
 
 ong firom 
 
 t to west, 
 80 acres, 
 from the 
 about the 
 eat. The 
 through 
 emptying 
 its tribu- 
 I'ery rich, 
 tentlis of 
 roductive. 
 ;8 of blue 
 hilln are 
 excellent 
 B or less 
 f various 
 >en found 
 sandstone 
 •f a finer 
 louth-east 
 mines of 
 liickness. 
 5 quanti- 
 
 ties. In ^former years, considerable attention was 
 paid to the manufacture of salt. But since the Ohio 
 River Sidt Company, of Pomeroy, commenced busi- 
 ness on a gigantic- scale, reducing the price of salt, 
 the Leading Creek works, except one, have been 
 abandoned. 
 
 Rutland, . first known and embraced in Salisbury, 
 was included in the tract called the "Ohio Company's 
 Purchase." The firtit settlement was made by Judge 
 Brewster Higley, in tlie spring of 1799, on the farm 
 now occupied by his son, Mr. Li'cius Higley. Judge 
 Higley was a native of Simsbury, Connecticut, but 
 moved from Castleton, Vermont, to Belleville, West 
 Virginia, nearly opposite the mouth of Hockiiocking 
 River, where he remained al)out eighteen moutlis. 
 Projiaratory to his removal from this place to Ohio, 
 he, accompanied by John Case, a nurveyor, made a 
 visit to the place of his future home, then a complete 
 wilderness. On the last night of their journey, hav- 
 ing reached what is now called the " School Lot,"-*' 
 Sedion No. 16, — they camped alone in the woods, 
 which must have been beautifully suggestive of 
 pioneer life. 
 
 A few months after Judge Higley's removal, came 
 Samuel Dana, of Massachusetts. He was sent to one 
 of the New England colleges, and while tliere imbibed 
 deistical sentiments. His father, learning the fiu-t, 
 ceased to support him at college, granting him, if he 
 would settle u{M)u it, a tract of land in the " western 
 country." He accepted the projwsal. He erwted a 
 cabin, and, hermit-like, lived alone in the woods. 
 His lu>M«e stood near where Mr. Livingston Smith 
 
AUTOniOORAPHY OF 
 
 now resides. He taught tlie first school in the new 
 settlement, and built the first mill on Leading Croek. 
 After a few years of pioneer life, he returnetl to his 
 native State, where he died. 
 
 The next i.-ermaneut settler was John Miles, of the 
 State of New York, who came in 1802, being the 
 second family. In 1803, came Abijah Hubbell, Sen., 
 Felix Benedict, and Caleb Gardner, from the same 
 State; and James E. Phelps, Joel Higley, Joel Higley, 
 Jr., Daniel Rnthburn, and Benjamin Williams, from 
 Connecticut, all of whom had families except Mr. Wil- 
 liams, wlio aft'Tward married. In 1804, came Rev. 
 Eli Stedman, and Abel Larkin, of Vermont; and, in 
 1805, William Parker, of Massachusetts, and Thomas 
 Everton, of Canada. ,^ ,,.,.ui,, , . -;;.:: 
 
 From this time onward, the township was rapidly 
 settled by immigrants mostly from the New England 
 States. Of the first settlers especially, i! may be said 
 that they were jiersons of enterprise, — an element of 
 character highly essential to pioneer life. The hard- 
 8hij)s incident to a new settlement were cxj)erienced ; 
 but they were met and borne with becoming fortitude. 
 The most of them, though poor, were enabled to pro- 
 cure fiirms and improve them, so that in a few years 
 the inibrokeu forest gave place to cultivated fields and 
 smiling h'>men. 
 
 The first settlers, in consequence of tlieir isolated 
 situation, becami' deeply interested in earh other's wel- 
 fare. There was a mutual feeling of sympathy only' 
 known in a new country, and a willingness to assist 
 each other on particular octnisions, such as log-rollings, 
 log-raisings, corn-huskings, etc. In clearing up the 
 
BFT.AH HIBn\Rl) BARR13TT. 
 
 sr,d 
 
 in the new 
 ing Creek, 
 noil to htA 
 
 iles, of tlio 
 being tlie 
 jbell, Sen., 
 I tlie same 
 oc\ Higlcy, 
 iams, from 
 t Mr. VVil- 
 cunie Rev. 
 it ; and, in 
 ul Tlioinaa 
 
 me rapidly 
 V England 
 lay be said 
 element of 
 The hard- 
 cjiorienced ; 
 J fortitude, 
 led to pro- 
 I few years 
 fields and 
 
 ir isolated 
 ither's wel- 
 i)atliy only 
 « to as.>*i8t 
 )g- rollings, 
 ing up the 
 
 ground and raiding crops, there were eonimon in- 
 terests; when provisions were scaree, common sufler- 
 ings ; when danger was nigh, common apprehensions. 
 There were no limits to their hospitality ; for the guest 
 of one family was by all the others welcometl as a jmr- 
 ticular frieud. Tiie bonds of ufiion were strengthened 
 by many family ties, and the little community, for many 
 years, may l)e regarded more as a large family than as 
 a few scattered inhabitants. 
 
 In the year 1827, occurred one of the most violent 
 and frightful tornadoes ever ki>own in this part of 
 Ohio. I rememl)er it well, though only five years of 
 age. The blackness of the cloud, tiie roar of the wind, 
 and the crush of falling trees were peculiarly dreadful 
 and tUaruiing. Several buildings were blown down, 
 among which was the " brick academy," two stories 
 high, standing where is now the village of Rutland. 
 A few yards distant, a small house, occupied by a Mr. 
 Bebee, was removed from its foundation ; and Mrs. 
 Bebee, the only person in it, escaped unhurt. And 
 M'liat is still more remarkable, no lives were lost, 
 though much property was destroyed in this terrible 
 gale. 
 
 In 1870, there were in the township fifteen school- 
 houses, six meeting-houses, 486 dwellings, 490 fami- 
 lies, and 2,471 inhabitants, 246 of whom were colored. 
 Of religious societies or churches, there were two 
 Freewill Baptist, one Presbyterian, one Christian, one 
 Universalist, and two colored — Methodist and Baptist. 
 There had formerly been a Ik'gular Baptist clmrch ; 
 but, a few years since, it lost its visibility, and tlieir 
 house of worship is now occupied by the colored peo- 
 
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WP 
 
 ■■ai 
 
 noo 
 
 AlITOBIOflKArilY f)P 
 
 m 
 
 $i 
 
 j>lo. TIk! iM^st church hiiihling Iwlongs to the First 
 Fretiwill Uu|)ti8t Churvli. 
 
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 ii CHAPTER LXXVIII. i' ■- 
 
 FlUHT RUTLAND CHUnCH. 
 
 FEBnuAHY 11, 1872. IVachwl hs usual for the 
 FirHt Freewill BuptiHt Ciiunfh in iiutluiid, of which 
 r nin puHtor, and ol' wliii-h 1 liavo been a tncmber for 
 more than thirty-three years. This was the first 
 church of the <lenoininution in Ohio of which we 
 have any knowledge. It was organized in Salis- 
 luiry, — now Rutland, Meigs County, — in February, 
 1810, called the " Church of Christ," a name given to 
 the first churches in the Jjastern States, whiiih after- 
 ward received the distinctive title — Freewill Baptist. 
 At its organization, this church consisted of seven 
 members, as follows : ^sa Stearns, — afterward a 
 minister, — Luke Brine, Rowland Hubbcll, Sophia 
 Stearns, Elizabeth Brine, Susanna Larkin, and Eme- 
 line Larkin. It was taken under the pastoral charge 
 and watch-«»re of Revs. Eli Stedman and James J. 
 Greene, who organiRcd the church. Mr. Greene, how- 
 ever, soon moved to the South. 
 
 Others soon unitefl, and before the close of the year 
 the church numbered about forty menilwrs. For two 
 yeai-s following every thing went on harmoniously. 
 The reviving inflncnws of the Spirit were felt in 
 nearly all of the monthly njoctings, at which there 
 were usually some who related the " dealings of God 
 
HKLAH inUBAUU UARItKTT. 
 
 861 
 
 to their souIh," requeHtiiig tli« privilege of uniting 
 witii the diiirdi. 
 
 In the bfginuiug of 1812, another cxtcii»ive r<^vival 
 prevailed, in wliicii many of the youth were brought 
 to njoioe iu Gtid. It in p^ijier to reiuarli liere, that 
 God workH by niean8 iu the awakening of the uncon- 
 verted. This was emphatically the eaae in thin re- 
 vival. Many were alarmed on aca>unt of the wonder- 
 ful shaking of the earth, which wa.s probably caused 
 by earthquakes in remote sections of the country. 
 "Since the last monthly meeting," says the r«)ord for 
 March, "there appears to be a general alarm among 
 sinners, owing to the shaking of the earth iu these 
 days, and many converta date their conviction from 
 the same." 
 
 In December, 1816, another interesting work of 
 grace was experienced. The Lord blessed this part of 
 his vineyard in a remarkable manner, by engaging the 
 hearts of his ixK)ple in prayer, calling home wand^Tei-s, 
 and bowing the hearts of sinners to his })eacofiil 
 scepter. The strongholds of Satan appeared to g\vo 
 way, while the Redeemer's kingdom was advnncetl. 
 Laborers entered the gospel field, and abui.dant was 
 the harvest, promising a glorious future. But in tiie 
 year 1818, in the midst of this prosjx'rity, unexp«K;led 
 trials arose, blighting every Iiojk! and prospect. De- 
 pressed under these afiQictions, at a nession of the 
 Yearly Meeting, held in August, 1819, attended by 
 several influential ministers of the " Christian Con- 
 nection," from Kentucky, a union with them was pro- 
 posed and consummated. Althc-jgh the majority of the 
 church approved of this arrangement, yet a few were 
 
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 dissatisfifH?. The churuli, uiKler this name, struggled 
 oil till Augiist,1824, when it lost its visibility. 
 
 Churches of other denominations were sabse- . 
 qiiently organized, and some of the old members 
 joined these, while far the greater majority went back 
 to the world. But, as already noticed, there were left 
 a few who had not turned aside. On the second Sa- 
 turday of October, 1 >23, in the village of Uiitland, 
 about one mile from the sjwt where, eighteen years be- 
 fore, the first church organization took place, eight 
 persons convenanted to renew church order. Two 
 brethren and six sisters, in the absence of any offici- 
 ating minister, under a sense of duty, solemnly re- 
 newed their vows to walk before G(xl as living 
 members of his church. 
 
 The organization of 1810 consisted of seven mem- 
 bers, — that of 1828, of eight, including one of the 
 meml)er8 of the first church, — Susanna Larkin. The 
 new church, if so it may be called, comruenced holding 
 prayer and conference meetings, seldom having a 
 minister to pn'ach for them, and in a short time had 
 the pleasure of seeing their number increased. The 
 next year, 1829, a powerful revival was experi- 
 
 But the ways of Zion again mourned. The church 
 struggled on for several y«u-s under much opposition, 
 What few now remained had been tried in the furnac* 
 of affliction. They did not swerve from duty, but 
 were faithful in the darkest hour of adversity. 
 Though it often appeared impossible for them to sus- 
 tiiin tiieir jMtsition and to keep U|> ehurcli visibility, yet 
 they never faltered. From 1829 to 1838, they were 
 
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struggled 
 
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 re sabse- 
 members 
 went back 
 i were left 
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 P Kntland, 
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 laoe, eight 
 der. Two 
 atiy offici- 
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 s-d holding 
 
 having a 
 time had 
 a8cd. Tl'.e 
 aa cxperi- 
 
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 opposition. 
 
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 dnty, but 
 
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 sihility, yet 
 they were 
 
 SKI.AII HIBnAKD RAnitF/IT. 
 
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 favored a part of the time with the labors of Revs. 
 Shurtleff, Wallis and Tliorn. There were a few con- 
 versions, bnt no general revival. 
 
 In the spring of 1838, Rev. Cyrus Stilson visiU'd 
 this place. He devoted a part of the tune for one 
 year in laboring with thf church. Ten or twelve pro- 
 fessed to experience a saving change, among whom 
 was the author of this Ijook, then .sixteen years of a're. 
 In March, 1840, Rev. Samuel Huthorn, of the State 
 of Maine, preached a few months with tlie church, 
 which resulted in the addition of nine niendiers. In 
 December following, a few more were converted and 
 added. In the winter and spring of 1841, there was, 
 under the labors of Revs. 'J'opping, Hooper, and 
 others, quite an extensive revival, in •tvhich about 
 thirty professexl convei"sion. 
 
 In the beginning of 1843, another revival com- 
 menced, resulting in the hopeful conversion of twenty 
 souls. In March, 1848, Rev. Samuel S. Branch com- 
 menced laboring with tiie church. His efforts, in con- 
 nection with thvise of another minister, were sueccs«- 
 fnl ; twenty-five made a profession of their faith. 
 These, logctiicr with a few others, were or^iunized into 
 a new church, three or four miles distiint, known ua 
 the Second Freewill Bai)tist Ctiurch in Rutland. 
 
 In 1857, another good revival was enjoyed. In 
 1863, the cluirch was again favored, and more tlian 
 forty were added to it. Since ihcn tliere have been, 
 from time to time, gradua' accessions ; but there liave 
 also been many reuiovals and deaths, «<> that the 
 church has been losing as well as gaining ir. numbers. 
 In 1868, a new houst; of worshi]* was built, and at the 
 
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 jircsent time tbe church is enjoying a gotwl degreo of 
 
 prosjMTity. ■ >"'"':■ ■ ^- .1-:. i..-;r. . fti^nW ;,'■'- v^ ■.'** 
 
 AtnoDg those who have ht?en pastors, heside those 
 ah'eady named, are Revs. George A. SteltVjtns, Ira Z. 
 Haning, Goodwin Evans, Ricl4itrd J. Poston, P<'ler 
 W. Perry, Os(«r E, Baker, and Tlioniaa H. Drake. 
 A niunlwr of niinistem have l>ecn raised up m the 
 churdi ; but all, except the writer, are drad ; and he, 
 too, will soon be oiimbt'red with the departed. Bulemn 
 thought! 'V7r..-.-- ,. . '■■ f:H ■:',,■«. :J ,\:;^xyi.- ■ , : 
 
 Since the organiziit!<in of the original church, sixty- 
 two years ago, luindrwlH have been iceceivejd int^i ilis 
 coniniunion, \viio also '" rest from their labors, and 
 their works do follow them.''' 
 
 CHAPTER LXXIX. 
 
 MEIGS QUARTKRLY MKKTING. 
 
 FEimuARY 12, 1872. The first Freewill Baptist 
 Cht'irch was organize<l in New Durlian^i, New Hamp- 
 ghire, in the year 1780, by Beiyaniin Randall, a 
 native of New CastSe, in the same Stute. The first 
 Quiirterly Meeting vtm organized in 1783; the ifirst 
 Yearly Meeting in 1702; vtud the General Coi-ifer<;,'nce 
 in 1827. Lord, J/iiek, Shepherd, Ting'iey, Weeks, and 
 Hibbard were the first ininisteri?,, They, witli Randall, 
 were instnimentfil, under God, in fornuiti^ and build- 
 ing up the first Freewill Baptist eliurclies in New 
 Ilumpsbire and Maine. John IJuiEJSpI'i formetl the first 
 church in Vermont ; Colby, in Rhode Island ; Brown^ 
 
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 in New York; Crocker, Chase, Gould, or Williams, 
 in Pennsylvania; Stednian, in Ohio; Kilborn, in In- 
 diana ; and so of the Western States. - r 
 
 In 1828, a churoh was formed in Rutland out of 
 the ruins of the old one organized in 1810. In 1831, 
 a i>rosi>erou8 chun-li was oi'ganize<1 in dies ;r by Rev. 
 Asa Stearns. About thSa time were formed in Alex- 
 ander two churches, and also a small one in Morgan. 
 They wiire probably organized by Stearns, Sleeper, or 
 Shurtleff. Mast of the members of these churches 
 had been members of the fallen churches, but were un- 
 willing to give up their principles, however much de- 
 spised. 
 
 On the 2l8t of April, 1832, delegates from these 
 five churches met in Orange, Meigs County, for the 
 purpose of considering the propriety of organizing a 
 quarterly inwiting. The churches were reprefiented as 
 follows: First Alexander, by Samuel Armstrong and 
 Siimuel C. Bassett, — numl)er of members, thirfy-seven. 
 Second Alexander, by John M. Chase and Jeremiah 
 Wo<Klyard,— memlwrs, ten. Rutland, by Abijah 
 Hublxjll and S<.'lah Barrett, — members, fourteen. 
 Chester, by the church, — members, sixteen. Mor- 
 gan, by Samuel Rowley and George Romine,— mem- 
 bers, nine. Elders or ministers present, — Asa Stearns, ■ 
 James M. Shurtleff, and John Sleepr. Stearns was 
 chosen moderator of the meeting, and Shurtleff, clerk. 
 
 It was Huaniniously agreed fo form the churches 
 into a fjiiarterly meeting, to be known as the Meigs 
 Quarterly Meiting; and a constitution, taken from 
 the Morning Star of February 17, 1832, with a few 
 anieudnnents afttivvard made, was adopted. At this 
 
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 niectinfi;, it was resolved, that no incmb-r shall he 
 ailiiritted into a church who has not given evidence of 
 the new birtli and baptism by immersion ; and that no 
 unordaincd preac^ht r shall be admitted into this con- 
 ference and quarterly meeting without being a regular 
 member of some Freewill Baptist church. Aiti"S^;si**«'r <« 
 
 During this their first session, Lemuel Thorn, a 
 member of Oliester Cliurch, was set apart to the work 
 of the niinistry by laying on of IuumIs by the presby- 
 tery present with a aiutual consent of the bo<ly. 
 Thorn was a man of good practiexd judgment, but 
 rather an unpleasant speaker, having adopted tin; reci- 
 tative or sing-song tone, a style somewhat peculiar to 
 some of the early fathers of the <lenomination. Ho 
 had about a dozen well -matured sermons; but he 
 preached these so often tlial the subject.* became 
 threadbare and uninteresting. He at length becazne 
 dissatisfiwl, and joined another denomination. 
 
 The second session of the Quarterly Meeting was 
 held June 9, at Alexander; the third, September 1, at 
 Rutland ; the fourth, November 4, at Aniesville. 
 During the first year, the Aniesville, Ma«lison, Spring- 
 field, Racc(H>n, and Porter churciies were added, mak- 
 ing ten churches, and a giiin to the membership of 
 about oiie hundred per cent. But the next year, — 
 183.'5, — two of these churches were set off to form tlie 
 Little Scioto Quarterly Meeting. It was now agreed 
 by the delegates of both quarterly meetings to form, 
 in Aujrust, a yearly meetinjr, — hence, the origin of the 
 Ohio River Yearly Meeting. 
 
 From the formati(Mi of tlie Quarterly ]Meeting up to 
 18^15, no revivals had been realizctl during or succeinl- 
 
 
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 3G7 
 
 ing the quartwly ^essious, though many refreshing 
 seasons had been onjoyed by the saints. But the time 
 had amie to favor Zion. A revival occurred at the 
 SepteniWr session, heUl with the Second Alexander 
 Cliurcli, and thirteen happy converts were baptized. 
 There was also an awakening at the next session, 
 held at Amesville, On the Sabbath, the word was 
 preached with life and power; in the evening, two 
 youths cam« forward for prayers, and a revival fol- 
 lowed, ^.ki'iv ^y' .<»:i-H<r"*-lf-H-''r;iv A ,'i--;o.,i ,' i.*;fr-;»',M'- a :»>, 
 
 In 1836, there was a gradujil increase to the 
 churches. In September, they were favored with a 
 visit from Rev. William G. Monroe, a young and 
 (alcnt<'d minister from the State of Indiana. He 
 visited most of the churches, and attended one term of 
 the Quarterly Meeting, at which tliere was some re- 
 vival. At this meeting the hearts of the brethren 
 s»;en)cd to be knit together, like the heart of David 
 and Jonathan, and it was hard to take the parting 
 hand. 
 
 In May, 1838, Rev. Cyrus Stilson, of Maine, but 
 more recently from Indiana, having heard of the des- 
 titution among the churchi>«, <»me int<» (he limits of 
 the Quarterly Meeting, and spent one year in travel- 
 ing and preaciiing. The churches in Amesville, Ches- 
 ter, and Rutland enjoyed revivals under his labors, 
 and the net increase was greater than that of any pre- 
 ceding year. 
 
 The year 1840 was one of general prosperity. Six 
 new churches wero orgarized and taken into the 
 Quarterly Meeting. The next year the churches were 
 also blessed, more or less, and k wsm a time of much 
 
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 rejoicing. The Rutland Church reported an addition 
 of forty members ; First Kyger, fifty-five; Campbign, 
 fifty-four. This year, Samuel 8. Branch, of Chester 
 Church, having for many years been a " Ruling 
 Elder," was examined by a council as to his ministerial 
 qualifirations, and was recognized as a regularly or- 
 dained minister. He was an earnest, xealous, and ac- 
 ceptable preacher. After laboring several years with 
 success, he removed to Wayne County, Illinois, where 
 he continued to preach Christ, the result of which waa 
 the organization of the Jeffersonville Church, of fifty- 
 three members. He died January 29, 1862, of con- 
 sumption, aged sixty years. 
 
 In 1843, William Hooper, a licentiate of one of the 
 Kyger churches, received ordination. After preach- 
 ing a few years, he turned his attention to the study of 
 medicine, graduated at the Starling Medical College, 
 Columbus, and entered upon a successful practice in 
 Rutland. :,-^ ■>->.,;, .:.^ .J,i._i_,a-r ,;:■■■ , , \_ <:.-,-. 
 
 In 1841, another church was received; but four 
 were dismissed to form a new quarterly meeting, A 
 council of three— Revs. George A. Stehbins, Samuel 
 S. Branch, and Selah Barrett — were appointed to as- 
 sist in the organization. This, the second quarterly 
 meeting set off from the Meigs, was called Athens 
 Quarterly Meeting. Thus the vine grew and became 
 a groat branch. ..;,;>, .,h. («;<!,-.-.■ ,.. . .,/,,,.; .,.;;: /...a.^ 
 
 Septemlwr 1, 1848, the Second Ruthmd Church was 
 received into the Quarterly Meeting. The origin of 
 this church was as follows : On the 28tli of May, 
 Selah Hibhard Barrett, then a licensed preacher, was in- 
 vited to hold a meeting in the north part of the town- 
 
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SRT.AH HTliBARD BAnHKIT. 
 
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 ship, a place then no^>(l for irreligion. For the want 
 of a better place, the meeting was held in a dilapidated 
 school-house. At the next meeting he was joined by 
 Rev. Samuel S. Branch, and a revival soon com- 
 menced, which resulted in the conversion of about 
 twenty-five,' mostly young ladies and young gentlemen. 
 These were organized into a church on the 24th of 
 June. As the church increased in strength and 
 numbers, the old school-house was exchanged for a 
 neat and convenient house of worship. It is now one 
 of the most prosperous churches in the Quarterly 
 Meeting. . ,,c^f. ■•: ,.■■• .,■.» 
 
 In the year 1849, Selah Biirreft was ordained. He 
 re<'eived license to preach in 1834; but his ordination 
 hadfc been delayed until now. Removing from the 
 East, he was jiersonally acquainted with many of " the 
 fathei-s," and no one better understood the doctrines 
 and polity of the denomination than he. He was well 
 versed in the Scriptures, and hud many proot^-texts 
 crnimitted to memory. But his eccentricities rendered 
 him unpopular as a sj^iaker. 
 
 The next yeftr, Luther Hecox, a licensed preacher 
 of Orange Church, and a man somewhat advanced in 
 years, received ordination. He was small in stature, 
 but had a jjowerful voice, and was quite gifted in ex- 
 hortation and prayer. Whenever he attempted to 
 prtach, he usually ran into the hortatory style. 
 
 Andrew J. Hoskinson, of Canaan Church, was or- 
 dained in 1854. He was an amiable, pious, unas- 
 suming man. But he lacked self-confidence, and his 
 extreme modesty was often a oanse of embarrassment. 
 On one occasion he was taiUed u|K)n to preach before 
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 some older and more exjierienc'etl iiniiistcrH. He at 
 first declined, but after much solicitation reluctantly 
 consented. His snUjeet was a gcxwJ one, but, aa he , 
 proceeded, he beciiine more and more embarrassed 
 until lie was, in the midst of his discourse, < umpelled 
 to take his seat, and another minister* arose and 
 finisluHl the sermon. 4i-- 
 
 In the year 1856, four ministers were ordained, — 
 Nutiumiel Stuwart, Peter W. Perry, Richard J. Pos- 
 ton, and Selah Hibbard Barrett. Stewart was from 
 the State of Maine, and, after preaching awhile, re- 
 moved to the South. Perry and Poston were young 
 men ; they belonged to the same church, and went to 
 the siune college. They were both excellent teachers 
 and preachers, aud have held high positions in ^he 
 church. 
 
 Two other minist«i's, — James M. Sluirtleff and John 
 B. Wall IS, — connected with the early history of this 
 religious body, dtserve a passing notice. The former, 
 born in Massachusetts, converted under the preaciiing 
 of Clarissa H. Danforth, and ordained in Pennsyl- 
 vania, having visited the vicinity of the newly formed 
 churches, rendered much effective service. He zeal- 
 ously maintained the principles held by the Freewill 
 Baptists, and at times his preaching was attended with 
 the divine unction. He was physically a man of 
 gigantic proportions, being about six and a half feet 
 high. His greatest struggle was with poverty, over 
 which he never gained the mastery. He died in Wab- 
 ashaw, Minnesota, October 26, 1866, aged seventy- 
 two. > . .-./ •'■'-. •-. ■■ ' ^' 
 
 Wallis Wiis an Englishman, and came over to 
 
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 Canada wlion a young man. Tic was woll fdiicatod in 
 the scienws, hut liad little knowledge of tlie external 
 world. Soon after tiie formation of tlio Quarterly 
 Meeting, he felt his mind drawn to it, made a visit, 
 and remained for Koveral years. As ministerial labor 
 was greatly needed, he was cordially welcomed by the 
 feeble churches, and proved himself an cffieiuut luiuis- 
 ter. But he has also passed awuy. .,>?:':»• ,i 
 
 The year 1858 wa;* distinguisliwl as one remarkable 
 for revivals throughout the land. In this body almost 
 every church was revived, and to several large acces- 
 sions were made. Church difficulties were settled, and 
 union prevailed. At the different sessions, resolutions 
 were passed ujwn e<lucation; missions, temperance, 
 slavery, etc. 
 
 February 13, 1859, a council, consisting of Revs. 
 Cooler, Tewksbury, Pinlen, and Barrett, organized a 
 church in Middle|K)rt, on the Ohio Kiver, of six 
 members, to which ten were soon added, — five by 
 baptism and five by letter. At the June session this 
 church was received, having within its limits two large 
 Sabbath-sc;luM)ls. The winter session was held, De- 
 Cvmiber 2, with the First Kyger Church, in the town- 
 ship of Cheshire, and a resolution wiis passetl, sympa- 
 thizing with the brethren and friends in that vicinitv, 
 in their efforts to establish an institution of learning 
 in the village of Cheshire, pledguig to aid in this 
 noble and praiseworthy enter|)rise. 
 
 For a year or two previous to 1862, in consequence 
 of the rebellion, religions interests had declined, but 
 now a reaction seemed to take place. At the spring 
 term, the First Kyger Church reported a glorious re- 
 
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 vival under t\w lalwrs of Rev. Oscar E. Baker, which 
 had n>flu1te<1 in the conversion of more than ibrty. 
 There had also been an awakening in Bedford, under 
 the ministry of Rev." Thomas E. Peden, and a (rliurch, 
 organized by him, was received. The next year, 
 ■bout seventy were added to the two Rutland 
 churches, and twenty to Campaign. 
 
 In reviewing the history of this Quarterly Meetings 
 it is evident that God lias blessed the labors of his 
 servants in this part of his moral vineyard. At its 
 organization, in 1832, it had only five small churches, 
 the whole numbering seventy-five ]>ersons only. But 
 what has God wrought? Since thU period, twenty- 
 8«n-en churches have been organized, eleven ministers 
 ordained, and about half as many more licensed. 
 Now, after the dismissal of several churches to form 
 two new quarterly meetings, and *Ne decrease wnse- 
 queut iipou removals, exclusions, anO ileaths, the Meigs 
 Quarterly Meeting enumerates fifteen churches, eight 
 ordained and licensed preachers, and one thousand 
 communicants. 
 
 CHAPTER LXXX. 
 
 ABOUT FUNEKAIiS. 
 
 February 15,. 1872. In the beginning of ray 
 nunistry, I was seldom called upon to attend funerals. 
 The reason of this was owing cliiefly to the fact, that 
 there was residing in the place an aged minister who 
 was said to have a peculiar gift to j)reach funeral ser- 
 mons and to address mourners. He was widely 
 
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 known, and had atlcndod many fnnerals; and so fus- 
 toniitry had it been to wend for liim that j)eo|»le, even 
 of all religious donominations, began to think that no 
 other iwrson could officiate so well at a funeral. 
 
 At length, unoxj>et;tedIy, I was called upon to at- 
 tend the funeral of a child. The parents were rela- 
 tives of the aged minister, which doubtless accounted 
 for my being sent for. The second funeral I attended 
 was also that of a relative of the minister's family. 
 So it was finally conceded that I could preach a 
 funeral sermon, and after this I was repeatedly sent 
 for, notwithstanding the peculiar gift of the aged par- 
 son. And, now, 1 have attended the funerals of a 
 greater numl)er of persons than will probably attend 
 my funeral. 
 
 I have had, for a long series of years, a varied ex- 
 perience in regard to this matter. When it has been 
 IKWsible to do so, I have, when called upon, went far 
 and near, though I have sometimes doubted the pro- 
 priety of leaving a stated apjKtintment to attend a 
 funeral. But when I have been com{>elled to disap- 
 point on account of health, weather, distance, or other 
 engagements I have most deeply regretted it. 
 
 On one occasion I was sent for to go a distance of 
 ten miles to attend the funeral of a man who had dial 
 of the cholera. This was a trial of my faith. At first 
 I did not kiiow what was duty. Other ministers, 
 through fear, had refused to go. After reflecting a 
 moment, I concluded to abide by the decision of a 
 friend. Not a little to my astonishment, the prompt 
 answer was, "Go." I hesitated no longer; but hast- 
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 in proper seftson. But all was fear and consternation. 
 Another member of the family had been attiukul witli 
 the (lire disease, and was suppled to be dying. 
 Under these circumstances it was deemed i!iex]MHiient 
 to have a sermon preached; so the man was imried, 
 antl a tew remarks and a prayer made at (he grave. I 
 then returned home; but found the people in fearful 
 siispense, thinking that i«^ was presumptuous to expose 
 myself to such a terrible malady. Tiiey expwted I 
 would take the cholera and die. and, in that event, 
 spread the contagion in the community. But, behold ! 
 tlie next day, instead of finding me dead, as they had 
 feared, I was in their midst as well as usual. 
 
 As a general thing, I receivetl little or no compen- 
 sation for attending funerals, most persons thinking 
 that it was a minister's duty to perform this kind of 
 service gratuitously. In one instance, in the mid.-' of 
 winter, when the roads in Southern Ohio were almost 
 inipiKssuble, I ro<le to and from a funeral twelve miles, 
 finding my own conveyance, and subjecting myself to 
 H fatiguing ride, to say nothing of the loss of time. 
 Tiie family connections were numerous and wealthv ; 
 yet I did not so much as receive the thanks of one of 
 tluni for my services. Many similar cases have also 
 happened, when I have traveled far from home, 
 through storms, exposing health and life. 
 
 Hilt there were some honorable exceptions. Almost 
 • ill siglit oi' my own door, I preached, by re(|uest, the 
 discourse of a returned soldier. The bereaved Hither, 
 though a poor man, insisted that I should accept a 
 dollar as a small reward for my service. I was eoni- 
 pelled. against my will, to take the dollar, or injure 
 
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 f grave. I 
 in fearful 
 I to expose 
 jxpwted I 
 hat event, 
 It, behold ! 
 i they had 
 
 eompen- 
 ) thinking 
 s kind of 
 ! mid,-! of 
 ere ahuost 
 '!ve miles, 
 myself to 
 s of time, 
 wealthv : 
 of one of 
 have also 
 im home, 
 
 Almost 
 (|U('8t, the 
 ed futher, 
 ac'cej>t a 
 was cora- 
 oi- injure 
 
 
 his feelings by refusing. On another oocnsion, a 
 •widow requested me to perform the funeral services 
 of her aunt, a member of her family. The next day 
 she called upon me, and, to my surprise, offered me a 
 Hl)eral sum. I told her, no, I could not, under the 
 circumstances, take it. But finally, to . ^tisfy her, I 
 very reluctantly accepted a small fraction of the 
 arnount offered. So I have found, in many instances, 
 that the poor, and not the rich, are the more generous. 
 But the minister often has greater trials than anv 
 here named. To have bis conscience held in check, 
 his lips padlocked, and a diftator by his side, are 
 
 . worse than all. Once a young man oame to me, and 
 told me that hia venerable grandfather, in another 
 
 , town, was dead, and asked me if I would be kind 
 enough to go and preach a funeral sermon. I an- 
 swered, "Yes.'* "But," said he, "the most of the 
 family are skeptical; preach a moral sermon." By 
 this he meant for me to preach nothing concerning 
 futurity tor fear his relatives would take offense. 
 
 It is a pleasant duty, in view of the blessed state of 
 the righteous, to attend the fnneral of a pious per- 
 son, — one who has died in the Lord. You can, in 
 conclusion, speak of the redeeming qualities of char- 
 acter, without doing violence to the dictates of eon- 
 science. But how different in regard to the finally 
 impenitent, especially those gnilty of gross and out- 
 breaking sins and immoralities. It is sorrowful to 
 follow such to their graves. I have invariably made 
 
 ■ it a rule, if I conld not say any thing worthy of a [wr- 
 son, I would not say any thing at all, but exhort the 
 living to a life of righteousness. ,; 'nv * ,( : - v-l , o 
 
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 ADTORKXJBAPHY OF 
 
 In many instances, I have been called upon^ with- 
 out a monient's pn-paration, to preach a sermon. Not 
 long since an instance of this kind iiap|)ened. The 
 deceased was a member of another denomination. A 
 minister of his own chureli, at a distance, had been 
 Bent for to preach ; but, when the hour arrivetl, word 
 mine that he could not come. I was then urged to de- 
 liver the discourse. How could I refuse? The cop- 
 gregation was very large, having assembled from 
 various towns arouud. I had, of course, no sermon 
 prepared for the oocp^ion ; but did the best I could 
 under the circumsthuce?. What surprised me most, it 
 gave, as I afterward learned, entire satisfaction to the 
 fi'iends of the deceased, and was pronounced by the 
 people as the best funeral sermon I had for sometime 
 delivered. 
 
 It is good to mourn with those who mourn and to 
 weep with those who weep ; yet it is painful to see a 
 pei-son, young or old, cut off without timely repent- 
 ance. It is painful to see a large family of children 
 bereft of their best earthly friend, — a mother, — to 
 see them weeping with inconsolable grief while 
 her remains arc about to be deposited in the grave. 
 How often has my heart been made exceedingly sad 
 while witnessing scenes of this description ! How 
 ofVen have I been led to exclaim, in the language of 
 the prophet : " Oh, that my head were waters, and 
 mine eyes a fountain of tears ! " 
 
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 CHAPTER LXXXI. 
 
 HILLSiDALE COLLEGE.* 
 
 February 18, 1872. The first mjHooI of a high 
 grade in t)ie Freewill Baptist denomination, was Par- 
 sonsfield Seminary, ojiened in 1832, at North Parsons- 
 field, Maine; and the first college was Hillsdale Col- 
 lege, at Hillsdale, Michigan. The Tatter had its origin 
 at Spring Arbor, in the same State, in IS'* 4; but for 
 wise considerations, it was removed to Hillsdale in 
 1865, at which time it took its present name. 
 
 The grounds were the gift of Mr. Esbon Blackmar, 
 and the building fund was raised, in part, by several 
 home contributions of $1,000 each, and made up by 
 snialle'T tieutribiltfes^ from c!tizGn» of tha town and 
 county. The grounds and buildings, when first ooeu- 
 pie<l, were worth about $50,000, but could not now be 
 purchased short of $100,000, including the library, 
 apj)aratus, and cabinet. 
 
 The endowment fund is $70,000. HAn. Henry 
 Waldron, of Hillsdale, contributed $5,000; S. B. 
 Philbrick, Esq., of Ohio, $2,000; $1,000 Kime from 
 the estate of Deacon Truman Parks, of Wisconsin ; 
 and a very few have taken two or three scholarships 
 of $100 each. The rcsi', except $3,000, contributed 
 by general conference to the Burr Professorship, has 
 come in $100 scholar8hip^\ one by one. Who shall 
 
 * For nmch of the infonrdlion contained in this chapter, I am 
 indebted to Pre»uient Qra'iam and Dr. Ball. 
 
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378 
 
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 ever compute the work and weariness it cast to rear 
 such a monument? The $170,000 in buildings and 
 endowment is the sum of their actual possessions. 
 
 Tlie theoh)gical course is for the present, at least, 
 rather unique in thie, that it is exclusively profes- 
 siona'. It comprises two years, the middle and senior, 
 corresponding to the t^o courses of lectures. Law and 
 Medicine. The business, during tho«e two years, is to 
 learn what to preach and how to preach, and how to 
 attend to the other pastoral duties. It is expected 
 each student will supplement the two years' study by 
 a year's close reading in technical works designateil. 
 
 The commercial coui-se is efficient, and has an an- 
 uuiii attendance of more than two hundred students. 
 Tl»e.se are instructed in penmanship, in book-keeping, 
 as applial in all de|)artments of trade, in commercial 
 law, in political economy, and in commercial arithme- 
 tic. Attention is also given to tlieoretical and i)ract!cal 
 telegi-aphing. The advantages of this department will 
 doubtless continue to attract many who desire to pre- 
 pare themselves at once for business. ; f* 
 
 The de|iartinents of ujusic and art are also well 
 muiutaiued, and, in both tlepartments, there are not a 
 few students who give evidence of !iigh attainments in 
 tlieir respective arts. 
 
 This college was founded esjiecially to educate men 
 and women lor Christian work. It is not sectarian; 
 but it is religious. The present officers realize its 
 proper mission, and are <levoting their energies to its 
 Hccontplisliment. It works for *!ie whole church of 
 Olirist; but its relatiou to liberal Baptists is |)eculiarly 
 cl i and importi^ht, Heretofore thev^ as a people. 
 
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 8ELAH HIBBARD BARRETT. 
 
 379 
 
 have neglected tlie cause of education, anci have snf- , 
 fered much in consequence. But a great change has 
 come over vhem in tiiis respect. This college is both 
 a result a ^ " a cause of the change. The interest, ia 
 many ca8e^ ijow amounts to enthusiasm, and must ef- 
 fect radical ihanges in the future of these disciples of 
 Christ. 
 
 *f Endowment is now the watch-word of the college, 
 and. all its friends gladly second the motion to com- 
 plete the undertaking. When this is done, the insti- 
 tution can go on witli its work without embarrass- • 
 ment. The results will be gratifying. The great * 
 mass of the youth who will be educated there would 
 not be reached by any other institution. It occupie's a 
 large and new field ; itf constituency includes the liberal 
 Baptists throughout the CtMitrul, Western, and South- 
 ern States ; its chief mission is to develop, as well as 
 to supply, the demand for education among this peo- 
 ple. The responsibility of this vast work rests mainly" 
 upon this college. Other coUtges are springing up to 
 aid in the work; but Hillsdale must lead in the enter- 
 prise, and will gain strength itself and impart strength 
 to other schools as the work progresses. The field is 
 wide, the work immense, and demands a broad and 
 liberal policy, on the part of its managers and patrons, 
 to accomplish it. ; > j 
 
 But what has been done? The collie has 
 graduate<l two hundred and twenty students, and 
 enough othei-s have been in attendance to swell 
 the^ number to tour thousand — three tlxiusand since 
 the institution was moved to Hillsdale. In the 
 piist, this institution has done its utmost to .put the 
 

 580 
 
 iT AUTOBIOOHA PHY OF TfJ >= 
 
 
 full meaning into the word college, in its best aud 
 highest American sense. It has been the aim of the 
 faculty to inculcate and inspire thuruughness in the 
 study of the classics and mathomatics, as M'ell as na- 
 tural and metaphysical sciences. 
 
 .. The taculty, at present, is composed of the follow- 
 ing efficient teachers : Rev. Daniel M. Grahanj, D.D., 
 President; Rev. Ransom Dunn, A.M., Burr Pro- 
 fessor of Biblical Theology ; Rev. Spncer J. Fowler, 
 A.M., Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philoso- 
 phy ; George McMillan, A.M., Profrasor of Ancient 
 Languages ; Hiram Colliei, A.M., Professor of Natu- 
 ral Sciences; Fiancis Wayland Dunn, A.M., Pro- 
 fessor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres; H. Laura 
 Rowe, A.M., Principal of Ladies' Department; Alex- 
 ander C. Rideout, Principal of Commercial Depart- 
 ment; George B. Gardner, Instructor in Drawing 
 and Painting; Me> ile W. Cliase, Instructor in In- 
 fitrumental and Vocal Music ; Jennie de la Montaigne, 
 Teacher of French. Number of students, about six 
 hundred. For description of the building, see page 
 250. 
 
 . Numerous other literary institutions have sprung up 
 in the denomination, both East and West, the most 
 prominent of which are Bates College, at Lewiston, 
 Maine ; New Hampton Institution, at New Hamp- 
 ton, New Hampshire; Whitestown Seminary, at 
 Wliitestown, New York ; West Virginia College, at 
 Flemington, West Virginia; Storer College, at Har- 
 per's Ferry, West Virginia; Ridgeville College, at 
 Ritlgeville, Indiana ; Wilton Sc-minary, at Wilton 
 Junction, Iowa. In Maine, New Hampshire, Ver- 
 
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 381 
 
 moiit, RIkmIc Island, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and 
 Wisconsin are also otiier flourisliinjj institutions of 
 learning, but B()ace forbids any further notice of them. 
 The friends of the Ohio River Yearly Meeting con- 
 template establishing a college, on a permanent basis, 
 at Rio Grande, in the county of jGallia, Ohio. The 
 proper measures have already been taken to consum- 
 mate this enterprise. A wealthy pious lady, whose 
 name I am not at liberty to give, it is said, is the 
 principal donor. 
 
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 CHAPTER LXXXII. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 February 20, 1872. Thirty-two years ago this 
 month, being eighteen years of age, I commenced 
 writing for the press, and in that time have written for 
 more than thirty different newspapers and magazines, 
 published in the United States and England. Have, 
 on an average, written about one article a week, which 
 would make 1,664 articles. The pajwrs in which 
 they were printe<l had an average weekly circuhition 
 of about 8,000, which would make 13,312,000 copies. 
 Allowing five readers to each paper or copy, it would 
 make forty thousand readers weekly. The matter, if 
 collected, would make 2,500 pages, or five volumes of 
 five hundred pages each. * 
 
 Besides my newspaper correspondence, I have, up to 
 this date, written several small books and pamphlets, 
 as follows: 
 
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382 
 
 AUTOBKXmAPHY ^r r***' 
 
 
 1. "A Plireiiologk^I Chart," designed for the use 
 of phrt'iiologista in thnir prufitisiunal examinations, of 
 which five hundred copies were publislied. 
 
 2. " Jonrnal Extracts," including sketches of my 
 early life and experience, publi.shed in 1847, mostly 
 for graiuitouH distribution. Of this work an edition 
 of one tlio'uMand copies was published. 
 
 3. " The Meigs Quarterly Meeting," an historical 
 lecture, delivered in Cheshire Academy Hall, Chesh- 
 ire, Ohio, before the winter session of said quarterly 
 meeting, December 6, 1863. Five hundred copies 
 were issued. 
 
 4. " History of the Ohio River Yearly Meeting," 
 a lecture delivered by appointment in Cheshire, Ohio, 
 before its thirty-first annual session, August 14, 1864; 
 five hundred copies. 
 
 6. " Motives to Early Piety," a discourse delivered 
 in Rutland, Ohio, April 6, 1845, being my first ser- 
 mon, of which one thousand copies were published. „ 
 
 6. " Sketches of Eminent Freewill Baptist Minis- 
 ters," published in tlie year 1870, in the Christian 
 Freeman, a new paper issued at Chicago, Illinois. , 
 
 7. "Sermons," a small volume, published sepa-; 
 rately in various jjapers and inugazines. 
 
 8. " Theological Essays," published in the FreewiU, 
 Baptvit Quarterly, and other periodicals. 
 
 9. " Essays, Moral and Religious," published iu 
 the form of newspaper articles. ^^ 
 
 10. "Gleanings," published in 1871, in the Jtfbrn-f. 
 ing Star, of Dover, New Hampshire. 
 
 11. "Scraps of Wisdom," being ch«)ice selections 
 from more than one hundred distinguished writers of 
 
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 HELAH HIBHARD BAHRKTT. 
 
 383 
 
 all ngc8 and countries. Tliey were printed in the 
 Meigs County Premf, of Middleport, Ohio. 
 
 12. "History of Rutland," piihliHhed in the Meigs 
 , Cotnity News, a weekly \ya\ieT, eilited by Eli 8. 
 
 Branch, Esq., being historical sketches of the early 
 settlement of the place. 
 
 13. "Sketches of Travel," containing the narra- 
 tive of a tour made througli the Middle and Eastern 
 States, and Canada, was also published in the News, of 
 Middleport. 
 
 14. My "Autobiography," — this book, — which is 
 jimt ready to hand over to the stereotypers and print- 
 ers. 
 
 In the prosecution of these labors, I have, as in all 
 n)y literary pursuits, laWcd under every conceivable 
 ilisiidvuntage. Many of my articles were written 
 amidst the noise and tumidt of business, — in the 
 counting-room, in the hotel, on the 8t?amboat, at 
 home and abroad. The conditions of bixly and mind 
 have also been various; but I have always written 
 with a cheerfulness that has contributed to make up 
 mucli of the happiness of life. Though it has, at 
 times, been a toilsome work, yet it has been a happy 
 one, — one, too, that I iiave not regretted. Imperfect 
 as it has been, it would he a pleasure to repeat it. >. 
 
 More than ever do I look u}K)n the religions press 
 as affording the most ample facilities for the dissemi- 
 nation of the truth. It is, next to the preaching of 
 the gospel, the most efficient instrument in carrying 
 forward, in its various branches, the work of refoim. 
 To me the most attractive sound is tlie click of types, 
 and the most interesting sight is the powcr-prevs 
 
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 AIJTOBIOOnAPHY OP 
 
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 Bending forth to the world messages ofiieacu and guod< 
 will. ■ «',!;»:, ' '«'t«h'-r:--.,i,»£ 
 
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 CHAPTER LXXXIII. , ,,h . «^| 
 
 TRAVEM AND MINISTERIAL I.AHORS. ' '' ' 
 
 t 
 
 February 22, 1872. Sinee crU'ring tlie ministry, 
 up to tliiH tinu', I have vi-sitcd Hcveutccn diiTerent 
 States, traveU'd thirty thousand miles, and attended 
 about four tiiousand meetinj^s. My journeys have 
 been porf()rmed on foot, on iiorseback, in private car- 
 riages, by stage, on steamboats, on rail-cars, by sea 
 and by hind. I have preached, not only in churches, 
 b'lt in public and private halls, in school-houses, in 
 private dwellings, and in the open air. 
 
 Although the most of my lite has been diligently 
 employed in writing for the pres-s, and in pastoral and 
 itinerant labors, I have not been slothful in business. 
 When funds have failed, I have turned my hand, like 
 Paul, to tent-making. In other words, I have, for many 
 years, steadily carried on a legitimate business, to enable 
 me to prosecute the great work and mission of my 
 life. By this means, in addition lo the time and serv-ts 
 ices otherwise rendered gratuitously, I have contri-K 
 buted, in casli, for benevolent and religious pur{X)se8, 
 more than ten times as much as I have received, re- 
 membering that it is more bi&ssed to give than to re-f- 
 ceive. j 
 
 And, now, when the most vigorous years of useful- 
 ness are past, when the close of life is drawing on 
 apace, when thoughts of eternity crowd upon the 
 
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 8ELAU UIUBAUU BAKRKTT. 
 
 385 
 
 mind, I am more than doubly compensated for the lit- 
 tle that I have done, feeling myself to be an unprofit- 
 able servant. But it is a source of consolation to 
 know that I have been prompted by pure and disin- 
 terested motives in my M'ork and laborn, and if I have 
 done any good, Qod shall have the praise. 
 
 In common with others, I have, perhaps, had ray 
 share of trouble and affliction ,- and there have been 
 times, had it not been for the consolations of religion, 
 I should have sunk under them. But I have, tlms 
 far, been sustained, having the fullest confidence in the 
 truth and veracity of Grod's word, believing that he 
 will never leave nor forsake me so long as I put my 
 trust in him. May I, and those to whom I have 
 preached, prove faithful, and, at last, meet in heaven. 
 
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 P' H CHAPTER LXXXIV. 
 
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 "fifty YEAB8 HAVE FLOWN." '"'-*'? 
 
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 February 24, 1872. Visited the spot where, fifty 
 years ago, my existeL commenced. What solemn 
 thoughts filled my mine ' It would take a volume to 
 express them. It was solemn to think that fifty years 
 of my life had fled like a dream ; to think of departed 
 parents, sisters, and friends, whom I shall meet no 
 more on earth. I a)uld reaiiae the sad changes I had 
 experienced during the past half century. I could 
 look back upon those years as forever gone. I could 
 see the mistakes and errors committed, and could only 
 pray that Qod would blot them out of the book of his 
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 386 
 
 AUTOBIOGKAPHY OP 
 
 remembrance. Thus revolved in iny mind, in rapid 
 succession, thoughts and events of the past. I look^ 
 upon both the dark and bright side of things, and en- 
 deavored to be profited by the soggeetions of th« 
 moment. -("'■■ ^jv ^<- ^'-^'^ -'•/■, i r<'.^r:ifm;i 
 
 As to health, I iam highly &voi^. I am, strange 
 as it may seem, more fictive and vigorous than thirty 
 years ago. My eyesight remains unimpaired, having 
 had, as yet, no occasion to use spectacles. I can now, 
 at the age of fifty, perform double the amount of labor, 
 physically and mentally, that I performed at any former 
 period of ray life. Why is it so? I attribute it, by 
 the blessing of God, to my regulbr and abstemious 
 jiabits. Early rising, proper exercise, and plain food 
 have contributed gfeatly to my health. I use no 
 beverages, tea nor coflFee, my only drink bjiug that 
 which God himself has providfd for ma'i, — water, 
 pure cold water. As for tobacco, it has never, in any 
 shape or form, polluted my breath. So, also, of other 
 narcotics and poisons. 
 
 As to- spiritual blessings, I have no reason to com- 
 plain. God has been merciful. When a wnyward 
 youth, I was drawn under the influenoeR of the gos- 
 pel, and have been striving, since sixteen years of age, 
 to maintain the Christian profession, and, by so doing, 
 have been abundantly blessed. »,.•; ^^ 
 
 I close this chapter by quoting the following lines 
 of Whetmore, altered,' however, to suit the occasion, 
 as in a measure expressive of the feeiiags and senti- 
 caents of my heart. ^ ■• »' >, " '4^ '/» 
 
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, in rapid 
 
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 8, and en- 
 
 18 of the 
 
 n, Btrange 
 lan thirty 
 d, having 
 can now, 
 t of labor, 
 iny former 
 »ute it, by 
 ib*temiou8 
 plun food 
 I use no 
 biing that 
 '1, — water, 
 'er, in any 
 >, of other 
 
 n to cora- 
 
 wnyward 
 
 f the g08- 
 
 irs of age, 
 
 80 doing, 
 
 iving lines 
 occasion, 
 and sentt- 
 
 ^affpifPPIIs 
 
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 SELAH HIBBARD BAfiRETT. 
 
 Agsin upMi the ioil I irtand, 
 
 Where first my infant footflleps strayed : 
 Again I view my ' littlierland,' 
 
 And wander tiiroiigii its plei.Muit aliade: 
 I gaze npon the hills, the akies, 
 i>i^?. ti The diatant banks with trees o'ergrown, 
 ■ f \. *»;^d, while I look with glialenfng eyea, 
 A" •,,f-;, Forget that fifty years are flowa. 
 
 Widj years flown 1 those words are brie^ 
 
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 Yet in their sound what ikncies dwellt '■ 
 The hours of bliss, the days of grief, 
 
 The joyg and woes remombered well! 
 The hopes that filled the youthful breaat^ ,i 
 
 Alas I how many a one o'erthrown I 
 Deep thoughts that long have been at rest, 
 
 Wake at words, fifty years have flown I ' 
 
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 The pa««tt the past! a saddening thought, 
 A withering spell is in the sound I w^;,; i 
 
 It come« with memories deeply frau^t 
 •^'z Of youthful pleasure's giddy round ; '^ ' ' 
 
 t)t forms that roved life's sunniest bowers,' 
 
 The cherished few forever gone : -j 
 
 Of dreams that filled life's ::iorning hours, j^i 
 
 > Where are they ? Fifty years have flown I : 
 
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 A brief but eloquent reply I 
 
 Where are youth's hopes,— life's morning dream ? 
 8eek for the flowers that floated by 
 
 Upon the mshing mountain stream ! ^s*; '-!> 
 
 Yet gems beneath thaii wave may sleep. 
 
 Till after years shall make them known : 
 Xhus goldbn thoughts the heart will keep, 
 
 Tiiat perish n< *, though years have flown. 
 
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 388 
 
 AUTOBTOOFAPHT OF 
 
 CHAPTER LXXXV. 
 
 PKHENOLOaiCAIi CHABACTEB * 
 
 Mr. Barrett's natural constitution is rather 
 powerful. He has the original elements of strength 
 and endurance. He is also rather fine grained; hence, 
 his feelinga are intense, his judgncents discriminating, *■ 
 and the quality of his manifestations high-toned. His 
 lungs appear to he large, and this feet is one of the ele- 
 ments of bis endurance and power of recuperafion. 
 As a working-man, he is long-winded, not easily worn 
 out or broken down. He has also good digestive 
 power, and, with an active occupation requiring labor- 
 ious exercise, he would be able to digest food and as- 
 similate nourishmeut with facility, and in sufficient 
 abundance to feed the body and the brain with 
 nourishment. .He appears to be well endowed with 
 all the physical functions, and he has, naturally, a 
 strong hold on life, and health, and physical happi- 
 ness. 
 
 The base of his brain is rather largely developed, 
 which indicates courage to meet and master difficulties, 
 giving force, thoroughness, and executive power, ren- 
 dering his words emphatic and his efforts positive. 
 He has also rather large cautiousness, on the other 
 hand, which serves to make him prudent, guarded, 
 wary, circumspect, and safe ; while his energy, arising 
 
 •Giveu at Fowler and Wells's Phrenological Cabinet, No. 808 
 Broadway Street, New York, May 24, 1869, by Nelson Siwr, 
 Practical PhrenologiBt. 
 
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 8EI.Afi JtnttKUt BARRETT. 389 
 
 from eombativeness and destrucfiveness, gives him 
 power, large cautiousness acts as a break to guard 
 against too great a speed, and to act as a check in case 
 , of emergency. 
 
 ■His seoretiveness appears to be full, and it gives 
 hira policy, reserve, a disposition to husban* his re- 
 sources, his strength, and to use the facts in his pos- 
 session discreetly. He is not rash in speech, or 
 impulsive in action. He takes time to consider, and 
 weighs well the consequence of any proposed coarse, 
 and generally counsels moderation. He has enough 
 of the conservative to hold on to that which is good 
 and enough of the radical to adopt in the new what- 
 ever promises improvement, ^r 
 His self-esteem is too small to give him that ease 
 and dignity, self-command and respect for his own 
 opinions and purposes, that tends to make a man 
 highly independent. He needs more sel f- valuation. - 
 He falls below his own natural mark because of the 
 spirit of diffidence in his own capacity and power. It 
 is whtn he is pushed and obliged to act, that he shows 
 his strength. He often finds, on mature acquaintance 
 wit., persons, that they ure not half as important per- 
 ^nages as his first impre&sions ]ed him to suppose. 
 He inclines to take the second seat in the synagogue, 
 not the first, and ofl^en gives to others tHe first, who 
 ultimately prove to him that they only deserve the 
 second or third. He should be less modest, less diffi- 
 dent, cultivate self-asfuiunce, and avoid self-abnega- 
 tioi.. , ° 
 
 His firmness is large, and he shows the faculty 
 wrth ccnsulerable vigor when opposed in that which 
 
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 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 he feela sure he is fight. He can be persuaded better 
 than driven, and, though his self-esteem is not large, 
 he dislikes to obey dictation from any quarter, and, even 
 the persuasions of the gospel are more potent in their 
 influence on his mind than the threatenings are. : I , 
 
 His concentration of mind is weak. He finds it 
 difBcult to keep the thoughts and the feelings acting 
 in one direct line or channel. As a speaker, he would 
 need to cultivate concentration of style, and avoid fol- 
 lowing fugitive thoughts, and going off into collateral 
 branches of a subject. 
 
 He has the spirit of economy, the desire to acquire 
 and save, and naturally his business talent is quite 
 good. He allows nothing to be wasted, squandered, 
 or lost ; and when he sees waste under the administra- 
 tion of others, as he travels through the country, it 
 gives him pain because of the wanton loss of 'the value 
 of the article. > ;l 
 
 He has good mechanical ideas, and, if cultivated in 
 that direction, would show more than an average 
 ability, especially in the department of invention, con- 
 trivance, and combination, and the adaptation of old 
 devices to new uses, or new machinery to old pur- 
 ])<)8e8. As a mechanic, or as a manager of business in 
 any <lepartment, he always studies the saving of labor, 
 of stock, of time, material, streugtii, wear and tear, 
 etc. -': cu.^ 5 J '^ii'Tifiu;. 
 
 He has a love for the grand and sublime in nature, 
 and for the beautiful in art and mechanism. As a 
 speaker or writer, his style would be polished, and, so 
 far as its thougiit and philosophy are concerne<l, rather 
 harmonious and compact, He \Yonld bring facts from 
 
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 all quartere, and verge them upon th« point in ques- 
 tion, and perhaps illustrate the subject with a redun- 
 dancy of metaphors, and similar cases, and corre- 
 sponding facts. He is fond of studying nature, and 
 drawing from its domain thoughts and facts, new and 
 old, with which to embellish, or by which to impress 
 intellectual and moral truths. .; - .^ >.i^ 
 
 His intellect is well baknced. There Is less tend- 
 ency to extravagance in judgment than is ordinan.y 
 the case with men. He rarely wanders away from the 
 general tenor of the subject, to dweU upon that whioh 
 is really foreign to it. Nor does he go into the hard, 
 abstract, and far-fetched, but aims to make every rill 
 of truth tributary to the subject in hand. He has 
 more comparison than causality ; henoe, there is more 
 of illustration than abstract reasoning in his manner 
 and style. 
 
 - His perceptive organs are large. Hence, they^J 
 minister to his intellect, result in the form of com-*> 
 mon practical facts, and enable him to simplify the 
 .truth, and bring out to the comprehension, not to un,. 
 lettered persons merely, but to children also. ?. 
 
 He has a good memory of dates, facts, places, faces, ' 
 and objects, and his mind is constantly accumulating 
 information when he is traveling abroad, or walking ia 
 the fields, or performing the ordinary duties of every-^ 
 day life ; and if he will be true to his own nature, and 
 employ himself in practical fecte to illustrate intellect- f 
 ual truths, he will find himself more in his sphere,; 
 than he will to put moral subjects upon philosophical . 
 stilts, and try to lift them out o^" the reach of the or-' 
 dinary range of mind and feeling. HU intellect 
 
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 qualifies him for a teacher, or to mingle freely in the , 
 practical affairs of life. 
 
 His moral and religious elements are rather strong. 
 His veneration is a leading quality- of his characiban v 
 He has not oo much tendency to bow and submit to-^ 
 mankind as he has to revere the Deity, and reverenca-'. 
 whatever is sacred, holy, and spiritual. With hi»«. 
 practical talent, will be able to illustrate religious*' 
 truths by every-day life, and teach, as we are taught 
 in the New Testament, that the kingdom of heaven i» h ' 
 likened unto a sower, or fisherman, or vine-dresser. ^ 
 
 His hope reaches onward and upward to a gloriou» • 
 future, but does not take a very firm hold on the pres- ¥- 
 ent or the immediate fiiture. His is a religious hope, | 
 promising immortal, rather than secular, good. I 
 should not be surprised to know, that sometimes he , 
 has a feeling of sadness, bordering on melancholy ; but i 
 in the midst of it he would be able to say with Job, 
 " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." Hi» t 
 hope is not one that elates him about to-morrow and 4 
 rmxt week, but gives him strength of heart relative t© % 
 the far-off fiiture. He does not live in the present, v 
 but in the future, though in his work he would be 
 practical, and serve his friends with a view to their | 
 personal good ; yet the great labor of his life takes koldpt, 
 on the future, rather than on the present, state. 
 
 His sympathy is naturally active ; but it does not 
 lead him to be fanatical. He remembers to be just as 
 well as generous. He is anxious tb do what is right, i 
 and proper, and respectable, and can not, without dif- i 
 ficulty, get the consent of his mind to countenance -* 
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 respectability. In this respect he ia not a n dn of ex- 
 pediency. He feels he has no right to compromise the 
 truth, and though he is not specially bold and self-con- 
 fident in maintaining his personal opinions, as against 
 those who are wise i»nd reputed to be good, still, when 
 they ask him to do, or vote for, or hp!p to carry out 
 that which is of questionable morality, he shrinks 
 from the unwelcome task. 
 
 His social nature is strong, but not very demonstra- 
 tive. He thinks more of his friends than he ex- 
 presses. He would value society more than he would 
 indicate that attachment. He loves home, is interested 
 in children, appreciates woman, and, as husband, 
 lather, or friend, he would show more than ordinary 
 strength of character ; yet there are many men who 
 would show more of the fondling tenderness than he. 
 He has a good kno\;.-ledge of character, and though 
 I said he was apt to overrate others, or to place them 
 higher than himself, he still has a good appreciation of 
 their moral characteristics. If he takes a disliking to 
 a stranger, he never comes to please him. If he 
 strongly approve a stranger, he rarely proves to be 
 unworthy of respect. Hence, he knows how to suit 
 his words and actions to individuals so as to 
 produce the result desired. But he needs more inde- 
 pendence, more of the dictatorial spirit, because his 
 talents, his moral feelings, and his social powers, 
 should be admiuistered with more self-dependence, 
 with more positiveness, and with more of the potential 
 and controlling. 
 
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 rHRENOLOOIOAL AND PHYSIOLOOICAT. DrVELOP- 
 
 -^^ Orgdalc QuaHtfei tf^fe^^i * w *. 8 to 6 
 
 •' Health --.->.i4.. i.^6to6 
 
 VHal Temperament -*-«-»--6 
 
 "^ Breathing Power* ''<4;'^^**««^t^^<*' IS to 6 
 
 Digestive Power - *!^^4-f **^^f ■ - 5 to 6 
 
 Motive Temperament - •■ « - - - - - 5 
 
 Mental Temperament ------- -6toQ 
 
 f>*#- Activity - *ft*>i|*- .W'(.ii*\iV!'.ik4,ii f »••>' 
 .»*B Excitability ----- i» . i* ' $■' ,» 
 
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 •''f^. AmativeneM. — liove between the sexes - 6 to 6 
 A. Oonjugality. — Matrimony ; love of one - 5 to 6 
 
 2. Par^iUal Love. — Regard for offspring, pets, 
 etc. ------------6 
 
 3. Friend*hip. — Adhesiveness; sociability - 6 
 
 4. InfUibUivenese. — Love of home - - - 6 
 
 5. GontinuUy. — One thing at a time - » * 8 
 E. Vitativetiess. — Love of life ----- 6 
 
 6. OombativenesB. — Resistance ; defense - - 5 to 6 
 
 7. Destructivenc38. — Executiveness ; force - 6 
 
 8. Alimentivenega. — Appetite; hunger *• - 8 
 
 9. Aequimtivenesa. — Accumulation - vu- 6 to 6 
 
 10. Secrdiveness. — Policy ; management - ^ 5 
 
 11. Oaviiousneas. — Prudence; provision - - 6 
 
 12. Approbativenesa, — Ambition ; display - 5 
 
 13. Self-Eateem. — Self-respect; dignity «• ». 3 to 4 
 
 
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 Mrmv «. — Decision ; perseverance ■ 
 Coneuu.ntiousneag. — Justice ; equity • 
 //o/)e.— Expectation ; enterprise - 
 ^r»<ii«;%.— Intuition ; faith - - 
 Veneration. — Devotion; respect - 
 Benevolence. — Kindness; goodneM 
 Oonstrtiotivenem.— Mechanical ingenuity 
 /dm%.--Refinera€nt ; taste ; purity - - 
 
 -SuWimi^y.— Love of grandeur; inanitude 6 <| 
 Imit(UioH.—Ciypy\ngi patterning- mi'^-r^^iA' 
 ^^TecaWenegs.— Pleasantness ; suavity * 4 g 
 Mirihfulnesa. — Joeoseness ; wit ; fun - 
 Individuality. — Observation - - - - 5 to 6 
 Form. — Recollection of shape - ,* «» 
 Size. — Measuring by the eye -» - - 
 Weight. — Balancing ; climbing - - 
 Color. — Judgment of colors - - - 
 Order.— Method ; system ; arrangement 
 Calculation. — Mental arithmetic - - 
 Locality. — Recollection of places - - 
 Eventuality, — Memory of facts - - 
 Time. — Cognizance of duration - - 
 Tune. — Sense of harmony and melody • 
 Language. — Expression of ideas - - • 
 Causality. — Apply causes to effect 
 Comparison. 
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 Domeatio Faculties -.'.-....6to6 
 
 Selflah Propen/ities -.-.... .6to6 
 
 Aspiring Awi Governing Orguia - - - - 4 to 5 
 
 Moral Faculties ......... 5to6 
 
 Perfective Faoultiei ------.^5 
 
 Perceptive Faonlties ---.•...6to6 
 Literary Faculties --.-----6to6 
 
 Reasoning Faonlties -.-..-.-5to6 
 
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