removal the minister of this place has lost a counsellor eminent for his knowledge and prudence; a friend, truly generous and devoted, who was accustomed to assist him in many of his labours, to sympathize with him under all his trials, to anticipate, in a thousand ways, his wishes and his wants, and on every occasion of difficulty to consult his feelings, in a manner which proved him to possess an extensive acquaintance with human nature, and an amiability of disposition still more commendable. Although the cause of Christ in connexion with this sanctuary enjoyed the best affection and engaged the best energies of our departed brother, his walks of usefulness were not restricted to this circumscribed beat, but embraced a wider, a more ample range. He was, it is well known, the manager, the life, of almost every institution connected with the dissenting interest in this town and neighbourhood; and in various other societies, formed for civil, literary, and benevolent objects, he took an active part. Such were his knowledge, diligence, and prudence, that, in general, our committees had to do little more than hear his report of the past, and assent to his plans for the future. With the utmost modesty he made his suggestions; with the utmost courtesy he invited discussion; but his suggestions were, in general, too wise to be improved; and discussion, after he had evidently examined the subject in all its bearings, appeared completely useless. How far such careful anticipations may in general be really serviceable to those who are thus saved the trouble of thinking and acting, may be questionable; but, certainly, the mind which is sufficiently benevolent and energetic to perform the part of our late invaluable friend, is worthy of no ordinary share of admiration. The pecuniary affairs of this place of worship were entirely committed to his management, which has been long and deservedly held as invaluable. He regularly attended the committees of the Branch Bible Society, the Dispensary, The Young Men's Improvement Society, and other local institutions of a general nature, where the weight of his talents and character were always felt. He was the President of one of the Benefit societies, and the most valuable honorary member of another. To all this it must be added, that hundreds in this town and neighbourhood were accustomed to make him acquainted with their trials, and seek his prompt and valuable advice in difficulty. In general he wished to forego a very prominent part in politics; but in cases of emergency his opponents soon became sensible that he was in the field. During the contest on the Reform question, he displayed powers, both of writing and speaking, of a superior order; nor have his most decided political enemies been backward in expressing their high respect for his commanding talents and unbending integrity.