the 16th inst., to draft a plan to be laid before the Congregation for their approbation, on the ensuing Easter Monday, in order to carry into effect a law passed by the General Assembly of this State, at their Session, in June last, empowering the Corporation to dispose of any pews in said Church, which are indebted for the repairs thereof, do respectfully report, that it is expedient the Corporation should empower the Wardens, with the advice and consent of the Vestry, to dispose of such Pews as have become forfeited to the Church by the original regulations thereof; and any other pews, in conformity to the above-mentioned act of the General Assembly, and that the money arising from such sales be appropriated accordingly. It having been stated at a Vestry meeting June 1, 1807, that “ a French gentleman, at Philadelphia," had offered to become the organist of the Church, "provided he could receive suitable encouragement," it was voted that one hundred and four dollars per annum be offered him, with an assurance that the Vestry would do all in their power to secure pupils for him. Delinquent taxpayers having been duly informed of the course the Vestry would pursue if any taxes remained longer unpaid, it was voted August 21st that the following pews on the lower floor be "advertised for sale in the next Newport Mercury, agreeably to the original regulations of the Congregation of the Church: Numbers 9, 11, 19, 21, 26, 28, 32, 47, 49, 62, 63, 67, 76. Half pew of No. 80 and No. 92; and in conformity to an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island, passed at the June Session, 1806: pews Nos. 23, 34, 39, 52, 55, 59, 64, 65, 68, 77, 91, 93, 95 and 96, for taxes due for repairs; and that the said pews be sold at public auction on Wednesday, the 23d day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at said Church." The sale took place March 30, 1807, and the purchasers were: Nos. 4, 23, 26, 28, 32, 34, 47, 49, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 77, 88, 91, 92, 93, 95 and 96 were purchased by William Crooke, for the Church, at prices ranging from $20 to $50. June 18, 1807. William Audinet249 was buried. At a Vestry meeting, November 2, 1807. Upon motion made by Mr. Francis Malbone, and unanimously agreed to, that twelve cords of wood should be purchased and presented to the Revd Mr. Dehon, and Mr. Northam generously offered to advance the money to procure the same. It was also voted that Mr. Northam be requested to purchase twelve cords of good oak wood, and have the same carted, sawed and stowed at the parsonage, and that he be reimbursed by the Wardens as soon as they are in cash on account of pews lately disposed of. December 7, 1807. The Rector and Wardens were a committee to make enquiry of the Reva Mr. Ward respecting the state of the school, and make report at the next meeting of the Vestry. A proposal being made that another stove should be procured and set up in the church, similar to the one already there, the same 249 66 William Audinet was born at Periguex, France, and for many years was an inhabitant of the island of Guadaloupe. Compelled to fly on account of the civil commotion there, he sought safety and protection in a land of liberty, and twelve years since came with his family to this town, where he has lived in.such a manner as to acquire notice and respect from all who became acquainted with him. Abroad he always appeared polite, affable and pleasing in his manner. At home the pious and exemplary Christian, the kind and affectionate husband, and the most indulgent master; beloved and revered alike by all, they mourn his exit with the sincerest emotions of unfailing grief. His remains, attended by many of the most respectable citizens, were decently interred on the Tuesday evening following. The funeral services were performed by the Rev. Mr. Ward, of the Episcopal Church."-Newport Mercury. Madame Audinet soon after died, which event was thus noticed by the same paper: On Sunday, October 18, 1807, Madame Mary Catharine Audinet, relict of Mr. William Audinet, whom she survived only four months, and near to whom her remains were placed. Rev. Mr. Matignon, Rector of the Roman Catholic Church in Boston, performed with affecting solemnity the burial service agreeably to the rites of that Church. was assented to and a subscription immediately opened to purchase a stove and the necessary pipe, and to pay the expense of erecting the same. At a Vestry meeting, December 8, 1807, the following vote of the Town was ordered to be recorded. "In Town Meeting, December 8, 1807. It is voted and resolved that the thanks of the Town be presented to the Society of the Episcopal Church for the use of their bell heretofore, and to request of them that it may be continued to be rung, as usual. It is also voted that the sexton of the Church be the person to ring the said bell, and that he have fifty dollars per year. It is also voted that Mr. Robert Rogers be appointed to present the thanks of the town to the said Society for the use of their bell heretofore. "Witness, JONATHAN ALMY, "Town Clerk." March 7, 1808. The Revd Mr. Dehon having delivered to the Wardens one hundred dollars, the amount of two legacies bequeathed by Mrs. Judith Tillinghast and her sister, Miss Susan Ayrault, in their last will and testament, to the poor in Trinity Church in Newport, and having informed the Vestry of the opinion of Mrs. Mary Scott, the administratrix upon the estates of the donors, that their design would be most extensively and permanently accomplished by making the said donation a part of the poor fund: Voted, therefore, that the same be added to the said fund for the use of the poor, and that Mr. Francis Brinley be requested to purchase with the money a share in the Rhode Island Union Bank. 250 Judith Tillinghast and Susanna Ayrault were sisters, and daughters of Daniel, son of Pierre Ayrault. Judith, born December 9, 1725, and died November 26, 1806, married Joseph Tillinghast. Susanna, born June 29, 1723, remained single and died a year after her sister. Mary Scott, the administratrix, was the daughter of Stephen Ayrault, son of Daniel, and the widow of George Scott, who died in 1798, and to whom she was married September 16, 1764. At the meeting of the Congregation, Easter Monday, April 18, 1808: William Littlefield and Benjamin Mumford, Jr., were elected Wardens. Benj. Vestry: Francis Brinley, John Bours, Francis Malbone, Gardiner, Henry Sherburne, William Crooke, Wm. Littlefield, Robt. N. Auchmuty, Benj. Mumford, Jr., in place of Saunders Malbone, resigned, Simeon Martin, John Wood, in place of his brother, William Wood, deceased, Peleg Wood, Edward Brinley, Jacob Smith and Stephen T. Northam. Clerk of the Vestry, John Bours; Clerk of the Church, Thomas H. Mumford, son of John Mumford; and Uriah Gorton, Sexton. The salary of the Clerk of the Church was raised to $50, but that of the sexton was continued at $30. The tax remained the same. The Wardens were enjoined to use their endeavors to obtain an organist. Voted that the thanks of the Congregation be presented to Miss Calhoun for her officiating on the organ to this time, and to request a continuance to gratify them, while agreeable and convenient to herself, and that the Clerk of the Vestry furnish her with a copy of this vote. The thanks of the Congregation were also presented to Mr. Edward Brinley, for kindly officiating as Warden, during the absence of Capt. Wm. Wood, and since his death. [February 13, 1809. Mrs. Sarah Read, consort of Dr. William. Read, of Charleston, S. C., suddenly died here. Her remains were taken to Trinity Church, where the burial service was read by Revd Mr. Dehon, after which they were deposited in the family vault of the late Governor Wanton, adjoining the Clifton ground.] March 6th. Voted: that the lot purchased lately of Lawrence Clarke, and leased to him until the 25th inst., be again leased to him |