CHAUNCEY, CHARLES, DD. a divine eminent for his learning and piety, was born in Boston, January 1, 1705,) and was the great grandson of president Chauncey. He was graduated at Harvard college in 1722. In 1727, he was ordained pastor of the first church in Boston, as colleague with the Rev. Mr. Foxcroft. He soon became distinguished as a theologian, and no one, except president Edwards and the late Dr. Mayhew, has been so much known among the literati of Europe, or printed more books upon theological subjects.

In 1742, he received his diploma from the university of Edinburgh, the first from that seminary to an American divine.

He was an honest patriot, and at the commencement of the revolution he entered warmly into those measures which were considered as necessary to vindicate our rights, and founded in justice and dictated by wisdom. So firmly was he convinced of the justness of our cause, that he used to say, he had no doubt, if human exertions were ineffectual, that a host of angels would be sent to assist

us.

His health, cheerfulness, activity, and the powers of his mind, continued to old age. He died February 10, 1787.

He was respected for the excellence of his character, being honest and sincere in his intercourse with his fellow men, kind, charitable, and pious.

The publications of Dr. Chauncey are numerous. Those best known, are, 12 sermons chiefly upon justification, in opposition to the opinion of Robert Sandiman, 8vo. 1765: answer to Dr. Chandler's appeal, 1768: reply to Dr. Chandler's appeal defended, 1770: in 1771, he published a complete view of episcopacy from the fathers; a work which does him great honour, and which, in the opinion of many, has settled the controversy. Five sermons on the Lord's supper, 1772: a just representation of the sufferings and hardships of the

town of Boston, 1774: the salvation of all men, 8vo. 1784: the benevolence of the Deity considered, 8vo. 1785: five dissertations on the fall and its consequences, 8vo. 1785.

CLYMER, GEORGE, one of the signers of the declaration of independence, was born in the city of Philadelphia, in the year 1739. He had the misfortune to lose his parents at an early age, but the want of parental protection was faithfully supplied by William Coleman, Esq., under the superintendence of whom he received an excellent education.

On arriving at a proper age, his mind was turned towards mercantile pursuits, and he accordingly connected himself in business with a Mr. Ritchie. Mr. Clymer's habits of study led him gradually to abandon mercantile pursuits for those of politics and agriculture, as branches which would most materially conduce to the happiness and prosperity of his country. The principles of Mr. Clymer were stern republicanism, and the period had now arrived when they were put to the test. He was among the first who embarked in opposition to the arbitrary acts, and unjust pretensions of Great Britain. When conciliatory measures were found unavailing, he did not hesitate to take up arms in defence of the colonies. Mr. Clymer was chosen a member of the council of safety. On the 29th of July, 1775, he was appointed one of the first continental trea surers, which office he held until after his appointment to the congress of '76. In this memorable year, he put his seal to that charter of independence, which has given us a rank among the nations of the earth. In 1777, he was re-elected to congress, and continued to be an active and efficient member of that body, until the 19th May

following, when the infirm state of his health obliged him to retire.

After his recovery, he was employed by congress in the execution of several important trusts, which he performed with great ability and address.

In November, 1780, he was for the third time elected to congress; from this until the 12th November, 1782, he was actively engaged in the public service, and promoting its welfare by every possible means in his power.

He was one of the most able advocates for that institution, which became afterwards one of the most powerful supports of the American cause, the national bank.

In November, 1782, Mr. Clymer having retired from his seat in congress, removed to Princeton, New-Jersey, for the purpose of educating his sons at Nassau-Hall.

This was a happy moment in the life of Mr. Clymer, when conscious of having acted well his part, amidst the turmoils and troubles of an eight years' war, he could sit down in the bosom of his family, and reflect upon the deeds which he had done, and the happiness which it had secured to his country.

Nor must it be forgotten, that the services which he afterwards rendered to Pennsylvania, in altering her penal code of laws, evidence his wisdom and the benevolence of his mind.

As soon as the old articles of confederation were found inadequate to bind the states together, a convention was called to form a more efficient constitution for the general government. To this illustrious assembly Mr. Clymer was called, and in which he afterwards evinced and advocated the most enlightened and liberal views. On the adoption of the constitution, he was once more called to unite his talents with those of the assembled sages of the general legislature. Here he gave his unqualified support to all those measures, which con

tributed so largely to the honour and welfare of the nation, and conferred so much distinction upon the administration of Washington. At the expiration of the first congressional term of two years, he declined a re-election, which closed his long, laborious, and able legislative career. But he was not permitted to remain in the shade of private life. He was afterwards employed at the head of the excise office, and lastly in negotiating a treaty with the Creek and Cherokee Indians, in Georgia.

This distinguished patriot died at Morrisville, Bucks county, Pennsylvania, on the 23rd January, 1813, at the advanced age of 74.

Mr. Clymer possessed strong intellects from nature, which he improved by culture and study. Retired, studious, contemplative, he was ever adding something to his knowledge, and endeavouring to make that knowledge useful.

His predominant passion was to promote every scheme for the improvement of his country, whether in sciences, agriculture, polite education, the useful or the fine arts.

His conversation was of the most instructive kind, and manifested an extensive knowledge of books and men.

He was a man of irreproachable morals, and of a pure heart. In the domestic circle, and in friendly intercourse, he appeared to peculiar advantage.

CARVER, JOHN, first governor of Plymouth colony, was one of the most active, useful, and pious men of Mr. Robinson's church, while they were at Leyden, and as praiseworthy while he lived with the pilgrims, who first planted this part of North America. Carver and Cushman were appointed the agents to agree with the Virginia company in England, and make provision for their voyage.

They obtained a patent in 1619, and in 1620 they arrived in New-England. In November Mr. Carver was elected governor. On the 6th December governor Carver, with a few associates, went in pursuit of an eligible spot, to commence a settlement. On the 11th December, after having surveyed the bay, they went ashore upon the main land at the place, which they afterwards called Plymouth, and the rock on which they first set their feet, is now in the public square of the town to this day, and goes by the name of the Forefathers' Rock. They immediately laid out a town and built houses. On the 31st December the public services of religion were attended on the shore for the first time.

On the 16th of March, 1621, they were for the first time visited by an Indian, who boldly entered the town alone, and to the astonishment of the emigrants, addressed them in these words: "Welcome, Englishmen! Welcome, Englishmen! his name was Samoset, and he was sagamore of Moratiggen, distant five days journey to the eastward. He had learned broken English of the fishermen in his country. By him the governor was informed, that the place where they now were, was called Patuxet, and though it was formerly populous, that every human being had died of the late pestilence." This account was confirmed by the extent of the deserted fields, the number of graves, and the remnants of skeletons, lying on the ground. On the 22d day of March, Massassoit, the sachem of the neighbouring Indians, appeared over against the English town, with a train of 60 men: after some hesitation, mutual distrust prevented for some time any advances upon either side. But Mr. Winslow being sent to the Indian king with a copper chain and two knives, with a friendly message from the governor, the sachem was pleased to descend from the hill, accompanied by twenty men unarmed. Captain Standish met him at the