In the year 1781, he was appointed by congress "superintendent of finance," an office for the first time established.

One of the first acts of his financial government was the proposition to congress, of his plan for the establishment of the bank of North America, which was chartered forthwith, and opened on the 7th January, 1782.

On his retirement from office, it was affirmed, by two of the Massachusetts delegates, that "it cost congress at the rate of eighteen millions per annum, hard dollars, to carry on the war, till he was chosen financier, and then it cost them but about five millions!"

No man ever had more numerous concerns committed to his charge, and few to greater amount; and never did any one more faithfully discharge the various complicated trusts with greater despatch, economy, or credit, than the subject of this sketch.

By letter to the commissioners of the treasury board, he resigned his office of superintendent of finance, September 30, 1784.

The next public service rendered by Mr. Morris to his country, was as a member of the convention that formed the federal constitution in the year 1787. He also represented Philadelphia in the first congress, that sat at New-York after the ratification of the federal compact by the number of states required thereby, to establish it as the grand basis of the law of the land.

At length, worn down by public labour, and private misfortunes, he rapidly approached the mansion appointed for all living; the lamp of life glimmered in its socket; and that great and good man sunk into the tomb, on the 8th May, 1806, in the seventy-third year of his age.

The memory of a man of such distinguished utility cannot be lost; and while the recollection of his multiplied services are deeply engraven on the

tablet of our hearts, let us hope that the day is not distant, when some public monument, recording the most momentous occurrences of his life, and characteristic of national feeling and gratitude, may mark the spot where rest the remains of Robert Morris.

MORGAN, DANIEL, a brigadier-general in the army of the United States, was born in the state of NewJersey, and from thence removed to Virginia, in the year 1755.

At the commencement of the revolutionary war, he was appointed captain of a rifle corps, at the head of which he marched immediately to the American head-quarters at Cambridge, near Bos

ton.

By order of the commander-in-chief, he soon afterwards joined in the expedition against Quebec, and was made prisoner in the attempt on that fortress, where Arnold was wounded and Montgomery fell. During the assault, his daring valour and persevering gallantry, attracted the notice and the admiration of the enemy. The assailing column to which he belonged, was led by Arnold. When that officer was wounded, and carried from the ground, he threw himself into the lead; and rushing forward, passed the first and second barriers. For a moment victory appeared certain. But the fall of Montgomery, closing the prospect, the assailants were repulsed, and the enterprise abandoned.

He was taken prisoner, and during his confinement was treated with great kindness. On being exchanged, he immediately rejoined the American army; and received, by the recommendation of general Washington, the command of a regiment.

He was afterwards detached by the commanderin-chief to the assistance of general Gates, and assisted in the capture of general Burgoyne and

his army.

On this occasion his services were beyond all praise, and contributed much to the glory of the achievement.

After the capture of Burgoyne, he rejoined the main army, and was always employed by the commander-in-chief in the most hazardous enterprises.

In 1780, he received the appointment of brigadier-general, and was ordered to join the southern army. Here he added fresh laurels to his fame by the victory he obtained over the British army at the battle of the Cowpens. This masterly achievement now ranked him among the most illustrious defenders of his country. In commemoration of the importance of this victory, congress ordered a golden medal to be presented to him. He remained with the army till the close of the war, performing the most important services for his country.

He was afterwards elected a member to congress, the duties of which station he filled with great dignity. He died at his seat, near Winchester, Virginia, in the year 1797.

General Morgan, was in his manners plain and decorous, neither insinuating nor repulsive. His mind was discriminating and solid, but not comprehensive and combining. His conversation was grave, sententious, and considerate. He reflected deeply, spoke little, and executed with keen perseverance whatever he undertook.

He was indulgent in his military command, preferring always the affections of his troops to that dread and awe, which surround the rigid disciplinarian.

MONTGOMERY, RICHARD, a major-general in the American army, was born about the year 1737. He possessed an excellent genius which was matured by a fine education.

Entering the army of Great Britain, he successfully fought her battles with Wolfe at Quebec, in 1759, and on the very spot where he was doomed to fall when fighting against her, under the banners of freedom. When our struggles with Great Britain commenced, he ardently espoused the cause of liberty, and was appointed by congress to the command of the continental forces in the northern department.

In the fall of 1775, he marched into Canada, took forts Chamblee and St. John's, and on the 12th November he took Montreal. In December, he joined Arnold before Quebec, and on the 31st, made a general assault on the city. He bravely advanced at the head of his troops, but was killed at the onset. This event, no doubt, saved the city, and was the ultimate cause of preventing the whole province of Canada from falling into the hands of the Americans.

He was a man of great military talents, whose measures were taken with judgment, and executed with vigour.

By the direction of congress, a monument of white marble, of the most beautiful simplicity, with emblematical devices, was executed by Mr. Cassiers, at Paris, and is erected to his memory in front of St. Paul's church, New-York.

MORTON, NATHANIEL, the historian of Plymouth colony, was one of the first planters of New-Plymouth. As a writer of the original events of the plantations, he is known to all who turn their attention to the affairs of New-England. No book

has oftener been quoted than "Morton's Memorial." In this book are precious documents for the use of future historians, who recur to early times. It was printed in 1669, and has since gone through many editions.

In 1680, he wrote a brief ecclesiastical history of the church at Plymouth.

MOULTRIE, WILLIAM, governor of South Carolina, and a major-general in the American war, was devoted to the service of his country from an early period of his life.

He was among the foremost at the commencement of the late revolution to assert the liberties of his country, and braved every danger to redress her wrongs. His manly firmness, intrepid zeal, and cheerful exposure of every thing which he possessed, added weight to his counsels, and induced others to join him.

In 1776, for his brave defence of Sullivan's Island, he received the unanimous thanks of congress. In 1779, he gained a victory over the British in the battle near Beaufort.

In 1780, he was second in command in Charleston during the siege of that place.

He was repeatedly chosen governor of that state, till the infirmities of age induced him to withdraw to the peaceful retreat of domestic life. He died at Charleston, September 27, 1805, in the seventysixth year of his age.

He published memoirs of the American revolution, so far as it related to North and South Carolina, and Georgia, two volumes, octavo, 1802.