tional, let them adopt the most rigorous laws against sedition and revolt.-Then and only then, the Allied Cabinets will be able to maintain friendly and amicable relations with Spain.'

Since the publication of this docu. ment the Emperor of Russia must have beard of the revolution which has been effected at Naples, where a constitutional government has been established, and where the king has abdicated in favour of his son, who has acceded to the constitution. It is believed that a revolution has also taken

place in Sicily. Whether any or all of these revolutions will induce the gov ernments of Russia and Austria to interfere, it is fruitless to conjecture, although foreign papers speak of such an interference as not improbable.

SUMMARY.

By a French ordonnance of July 26th, a duty of 90 francs per ton has been added to that already paid by vessels of the United States, in French Ports in Europe, to take effect on all vessels which left the United States after the 15th of June. Vessels in ballast are not subject to this duty,

and the duty is to cease whenever our government repeals the law which imposes a heavy duty on the vessels of France. By another ordonnance of the same date, a bounty, of nearly a cent a pound, is granted on all American Cottons imported in French vessels.

A destructive fire broke out in Paris on the 2nd of August, in certain wine and brandy vaults. It extended nearly three quarters of a league. Many lives were lost, and about 80 wounded sent to the hospital.

The Executive Council of Massachusetts, on counting the returns of votes, on the question of calling a Convention to amend the Constitution of the State, found 11,756 votes in favour of the measure, and 6,593 votes against it. The Governor has issued his proclamation for the election of Delegates to take into consideration the expediency of amending the present Constitution. This Convention will assemble at Boston, on the 3rd Wednesday of November.

In New-Haven, there are within the limits of the city, 7,147 inhabitants; separate from the city, but within the limits of the town, 1179-Total, 8326. In 1810 there were in the city 5772 inhabitants; separate from the city 1195-Total, 6967, giving an increase in ten years of 1359.

The Graining and Barrel Mills of the Bellona Powder Mills, near Baltimore were blown up on the 29th of AugustThis is the fourth time, that this establishment has suffered from explosion.

By a fire at Port au Prince, property to the amount of three millions of dollars has been destroyed. Fears were entertained of an insurrection among the blacks.

By a fire at Mobile, thirty stores, with most of their contents, have been consu med.

The City Council of New-Orleans have appropriated the sum of $50,000 for the erection of an equestrian statue of Gen Jackson, in the public square in front of the Cathedral Church. It is intended that this statue shall be executed by Canova, the Roman Sculptor.

The Assessments for the support of the poor, in England, amount to about $40 000,000, per ann. but vast sums are, in addition to the assessments, given by socie ties, and by individuals.

thep, whilst life lasts, promise your self every comfort and happiness that God allots to this most tender and endearing relation I have been more particular on this point, as your comfort and happiness in this world, will principally depend upon this transaction. It is quite another thing, than what the young and giddy generally imagine. You will the more willingly attend to these sentiments of your brother, which are the result of experience, as you have been witness to my late connection with one who sustained the character I have recommended. I esteemed the period of that connection as the happiest of my life. I received her as a gift from heaven. But the righteous GoD, can righteously take away what he hath lent. I do not feel disposed to murmur or complain, but do in the bitterness of my soul, lament my loss, my irrecoverable loss of the benefit I hoped to receive from the example of her virtue and piety; but when she is beyond sorrow and pain, why should 1 wish her back, but rather, Oh Righteous Father, that my own soul may be prepared for thy right hand; then come the joyful day, when we shall meet above, no more to part-but I must not indulge my full heart any farther than this. I mean not to take leave with advising you in temporal concerns only, but wish my dear brother more particularly to leave these with you as my dying words, that whatever you do, still remember there is one thing needful, needful above all others. Often, often, on your bended knees, importune the throne of grace for repentance, and pardon of your sins, and never cease doing this, until you obtain an interest in your Saviour's love. O, never faint, but if you perish, resolve to perish at the feet of mercy. But blessed be God, it never was written, here lieth one that died at the foot of mercy's throne. In faith and prayer, I commend you to that God, who is able to save us, and bring us at last to have a happy meeting with our friends in those regions of bliss and glory, where praise

and thanksgiving will be the happy employment, through a long eternity. Amen and Amen. Thus prays your most affectionate Brother.

EBENEZER FROTHINGHAM.

TO MISS SARAH BOARDMAN.

Fort-Harmar, Sept. 13, 1790. MY DEAR SISTER,

When I wrote last, my heart was filled with such sensations, as my pen can never describe. The particular orders, I was then under, made it appear to me at least probable, it might be the last line you would receive from this hand. I had received or ders to proceed on a command down the Ohio, which would have made me a journey of between one and two thousand miles, and by a route attended with not a little danger from the savages. I determined not to mention this in my letter lest I should give my friends unnecessary anxiety. I was then at making the necessary provision, but upon my arrival here found the orders countermanded and another officer sent for ward in my place, which saved me from a very fatiguing and dangerous tour.

But the melancholy, the heart af fecting tidings received when I arrived at Pittsburgh reconciled me to this or any other duty as dangerous as it might be my earthly joys were fled. I prayed for grace to do and suffer what was alotted for me here and to be ready at a moment's call to follow my deceased wife. To advert to this subject awakeus every tender emotion of my heart, but I have this opportunity to write you and my dear sister, suffer me, it does me good, and sooths my sorrows, while I am unbosoming myself to one who held so near a place in the love and affections of her, for the loss of whom my heart still bleeds; let our meditations follow our dear departed friend to yonder world of glory and happiness, and such desires be begotten to meet her there, that we may never rest until we can say, my

Saviour is mine and I am his. Now the dear partner of my life is no more, with what sensations of soul do I recollect and reflect, upon my past interviews, with what regret that I was no more particular, and said and enquired so little concerning the great things of another world. But with this sudden separation, the opportunity is gone, we meet no more in time; my soul see that thou dost the work of the day in the day. It is for us who yet survive to profit. With this view, my dear sister, I will relate to you what I have treasured up from the lips of her who I believe is now in glory, and what affords my soul strong consolation in this hour of deep affliction; when we have together opened our hearts, she has told me that none but GOD, and her own soul ever knew or was witness to her distress and tears and the prayers which she offered. She opened her distressed mind to no earthly friend, but he who is the friend of sinners in due time manifested himself to her soul, to be the way, the truth and the life. One night as she was retiring, these words, "ye must be born again" were so strongly impressed upon her mind, that she could not help repeating them, the absolute necessity of a spiritual change appeared so great, that she could not sleep-at length these words ye are born again,' were forced upon her mind, which she endeavoured to Growd out, wishing to retain a proper sense of the former, but she soon had such a discovery of the way of life and salvation in the gospel and in so very different a manner from what she had proposed to herself, as filled her soul with wonder, love and serenity, she told me none of her friends, not even her parents knew any thing of this until some time after when reflecting that she might possibly be suddenly taken away, and her parents and friends never know the happy state of mind she enjoyed, she thought it her duty to discover it and one day pointed it out to her mother in some of the Gospel sonnets.' She has told me that at times

since, her mind has been dark and full of doubts, but the promises of the Gospel have been brought most comfortably to her soul, particularly this "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" which has calmed every fear and dispelled every doubt.

At the Sacrament, she has enjoyed many happy moments, and has pointed out to me some hymns sung at the close of the solemnity which has caused deep emotion, and filled her heart with love and thankfulness beyond expression. So comfortable a state of miud she enjoyed when under her fit of sickness, that she felt willing, and even wished, if it was God's will, that she might die, both that she might sin no more, nor undergo the distress of parting with her friends, and what struck my heart as the strongest expression of filial tenderness, she has told me that she has particularly prayed, if it might be God's will, to die before her mother, as she thought she could never endure to part with her and be left behind herself: but this very thought distressed her on the other hand, how her mother could support the parting with a daughter she so tenderly loved. But I must say no more lest the wound should get too deep. I believe you feel my loss with me but through rich and astonishing mercy, I have a hope we are not lost to each other for eternity, by grace enabling me I will never murmur because she has first reached the peaceful shores and is forever out of all danger. Oh what a reward for her short toils and paius !—A free reward indeed: shall not this prospect animate us to be up and doing? My dear sister you have a comfortable hope of meeting your friends there. Afflictions do not spring out of the dust. I charge my soul not to rest until with comfort I can say, my God gave, and he hath taken away; blessed be the name of my GOD. My soul in secret places is importuning the throne of grace for clearer manifestations of the way of life and salvation by Jesus Christ; for that faith

which will produce union and communion with the ever blessed Gop, that I may glorify him in the world, with cheerfulness undertake every duty, encounter every hardship, endure every distress alotted me, and with patience wait all my appointed time until my great change shall come. You know our plan, that you was to be the companion of my wife whenever she removed to this western clime. Betsey had agreed to forego her claim, and transfer for a time, her right in you, to make her sister more happy. This was affection, generous and noble. But we poor mortals form projects and the Almighty Ruler of the universe disposes of all as he pleases. From this circumstance and the very particular attachment I discovered between you and the dear deceased. you are much upon my heart. I believe God by this near call is offering to be your GoD in Christ, do but consent to it. Yes your consent is all that is asked, and all will be well. Your affection ate brother as much as he wishes for your future happiness, must here leave you, he can help you no further; angels cannot, your help is in the Lord alone. You have access to that chamber, to those same secret places, and that same God is there present, and blessed be his name ready to help all that call upon him. To his free and infinite mercy in faith and prayer I commit you. I want much to hear from you and the family. How is my good mother who was unwell. I hope she has recovered, and, like a saint in sorrow, is resigned. Methinks that instead of being overwhelmed with such a loss, the firm persuasion that GOD has received her daughter to the mansions above, will in a great measure swallow up the sorrows of nature. She has forever done with all those anxieties I have seen her tender heart labouring under, and is taken away from the evil to come-we must not weep for her but for ourselves. Present my respects and affection to my parents, and the rest of the dear fam

ily. Command me in every thing with confidence,—my sister will find none with a heart more tender and affectionate than her brother,

EBENEZER FROTHINGHAM.

TO LYDIA HALL AND HANNAH FROTHINGHAM.

Fort-Harmar, 26th Sept. 1790.

DEAR SISTERS,

The letters I wrote to my parents and to my sister Sarah a few days since, I thought would be the last, for this sometime at least-but this short epistle. I leave with Peter to forward in my absence. To-morrow, Itake off the remainder of this garrison, and follow the troops three hundred miles to Head-Quarters, and thence we expect to march against the 'Judians. Were you now present with me, and this my last interview for time, my parting words would be→give all diligence-all diligence to make your calling and-election sure, give your souls no rest, until you feel the love of God, shed abroad in your hearts, and until you can live in God. Oh my dear sisters, I hope the LORD has had mercy on your souls, and enabled you to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and that you will never be confounded world without end. The knowledge of God and Jesus Christ, is worth labouring and striving for. Let me earnestly recommend to you a practice, which I have myself lately solemnly covenanted with God, to live and die in-daily self-examination. At evening set apart some time for this work. I have reason to bless God for discovering to me this duty. I tremble lest in time, I should forget my engagements; the Lord be better to me than my fears. If your hearts are backward and dull, lay the cords of God's commands upon them, and drag them to this duty. If you have any love to your divine Lord and Master,and to Jesus who has purchased heaven for you-obey his com mand. Commune with your own hearts; examine yourselves. I be lieve it will be your happiness, and you may have occasion to bless GOD,