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a great distance for there is no kind of stone in the country. It cannot be guessed whether their formless fig ure represents, or is intended to represent, a man, a beast, or a devil. If you wish to have some of them as ornaments to your garden, I can send you three or four, which lie about the fields: but these gods are so heavy that two strong men can hardly set them upright.

Those elderly Ger

mans, who beheld the idolaters before the government sent them off, a hundred leagues distance, assure us that those ideots beat their deities heartily with blows from a stick, when they did not immediately obtain what they had petitioned for." [Panorama.

DENMARK.

THE supreme court of justice at Copenhagen, lately laid before the king an account of all criminals in the Danish dominions, (including Iceland and the Indian colonies) on whom sentence has been passed in the year 1806; in which it is stated that 205 criminals, 18 of whom were foreign. ers, were in that year sentenced to corporeal punishment, 5 for murder, 8 for other capital crimes, 7 for forgery, the rest for inferior offences, and that the number of criminals bears a proportion to the whole population of the kingdom and colonies, as one to ten thousand.

List of New Publications.

Vols. I. and II. of the Life of Samuel Johnson, L. L. D. comprehending an account of his studies, and numer ous works, in chronological order; a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published. The whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain for near half a century, during which he flourished. By James Bos well, Esq. 1st American from 5th London edition. In 3 volumes. 8vo. Boston, published by W. Andrews and L. Blake, and Cushing & Appleton of Salem. Greenough & Stebbins, printers. 1807. Vol. I. pp. 500. Vol. II. pp. 512.

The Child's Assistant in the art of reading. Being a collection of pieces, suited to the capacities of children, in the early stages of education. Designed as a Medium between the Spelling Book, and the American Selection of Lessons, American Preceptor, and other books of a similar kind. By Samuel Temple, A. M. author of an Introduction to Arithmetic. Third edition. Boston. Lincoln & Edmands. 1807.

A compendious system of Universal Geography, designed for schools. Compiled from the latest and most distinguished European and Ameri

can travellers, voyagers, and geographers. By Elijah Parish, A. M. minister of Byefield, Massachusetts. Newburyport. Thomas & Whipple.

Elements of Natural Philosophy, arranged under the following heads : matter and motion, the universe, the solar system, the fixed stars, the earth considered as a planet, the atmosphere, meteors, springs, rivers, seas, fossils, plants, animals, the hu man frame, and the human understanding. Philad. J. P. Parke, price

50 cents.

The Christian Ministry, the qualification requisite for it, in duties, diffi culties, encouragements, &c. considered in two Sermons, delivered before the Church and Society, in the East parish of Bridgewater, Nov. 9, 1806, the second Sabbath after the author's ordination. By James Flint, A. M. pastor of the church in that place. 8vo. Boston. Russell & Cutler.

Letters of the late Lord Lyttleton, only son of the venerable George Lord Lyttleton, and chief justice in Eyre, &c. &c. The first American edition, complete in one volume, 8vo. To which is now first added a memoir concerning the author, including an account of some extraordinary cir cumstances attending his death. Troy, N. Y. Wright, Goodenow, & Co.

ANNUNCIATION. THE Rev. Dr. Trumbull, who has published, with much reputation to himself and his country, the first volume of his history of Connecticut, has for several years past been engaged, at the request of the General Association in Connecticut, in writing a general history of the United States, for the purpose of displaying the divine agency in their settlement, growth and protection, and specially during the late memorable revolution.

The work will probably be comprised in three octavo vols. of about 500 pages each, of the size of the English edition of Dr. Gordon's history of the revolutionary war.

The first volume, which is ready for the press, brings down the history to the year 1760. The second volume is in forwardness, and it is expected the whole will be completed in such period, as that, after the first volume shall have been put to press, (which will be the next spring at farthest) the others will be in readi ness to succeed it, without delay.

Some idea of this work may be formed from the contents of the sev éral chapters which follow.

CHAP. I.

Introduction. Sketches of the principal discoveries of North Amer. ica; of the state of the country when discovered; of the character, man. ners, religion, government, language, probable numbers and geographical situation of the natives.

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of different colonies. Reduction of New York. Injury by the king's commissioners. The settlement of New Jersey and the Carolinas. Indian war and depredations in New England.

CHAP. IV.

Customs imposed on the colonies by act of parliament. The adminis tration of Major Andros. Both oppress and create general uneasiness. Claims of Andros on Connecticut. The colony make opposition and protest against his conduct. The Virginians distressed by the acts of trade and government at New York; the people are thrown into tumult; Bacon excites rebellion Its unhappy consequences. Andros's treatment of the Jerseys. Quo-warrantos are issued against the New England charters. The oppressive administration of Sir Edmund Andros. Sir Edmund seized by the people at Boston. Joy excited by the acces. sion of William and Mary to the throne of Britain,

CHAP. V.

The first assembly in New York. King James's treatment of the colony. Leisler's usurpation. The settlement of New Hampshire, and its separation from Massachusetts. The The settlement of Pennsylvania. countries on the Delaware become a distinct jurisdiction. Revolution in the Jerseys. Intrigue and corrupAbuse of the tion in Carolina. Establishment French protestants. of episcopacy and persecution of the Dissenters.

CHAP. VI.

Ravages of the French and Indians in King William's and Queen Ann's wars. Destruction of Schenectada, Salmon Falls and Casco. The reduction of Port Royal. Sir William Phipps' unsuccessful attempt on Canada. Major Schuy ler's expedition. The distressed state Armaof New England. ment from the French under the Marquis of Nesmond for the reduction of Boston and New York. The remarkable preservation of New York, and the country in general. The uncommon cruelties of this war. Depredations and distressed state of New England in Queen Ann's war. Expedition of Colonel Church. Expedition of Colonel Nicholson to Wood

creek. Reduction of Port Roval and Acadia. Expedition against Canada under Admiral Walker and Brigadier Hill. The loss of New England in these wars, and their general effect on the country.

CHAP. VIT.

Expedition against St Augustine. Defeat of the French in Carolina. Palatines settle in North Carolina. Massacre by the Corees and Tuscaroras. Expedition against them. General conspiracy of the Indians against the Carolinians. War with them. Distressed state of the colony. It revolts from the proprietary government, and effects a revolution. Under the government of Great Brit. ain enjoyed safety, prosperity, and general satisfaction.

CHAP. VIII.

Settlement of North Carolina. First voyage made to that country. Interview with the natives. Their kindness. Settlement of Albemarle and Cape Fear. Revolt in Albemarle. Deed from the proprietors. Constitution of the colony. Pala tines plant themselves on the Roanoke. The colony is purchased by the crown, and the government becomes regal. The plan and patent for the settlement of Georgia. tlements made. Regulations of the Trustees. Expedition against St. Augustine. Spaniards invade Georgia and are defeated. The corporation surrender their charter, and the government becomes regal. General observations relative to Georgia and the Southern colonies.

CHAP. IX.

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War with the Eastern Indians, Brunswick destroyed. Canso surprised, and seventeen vessels taken by the enemy. Attempts to engage the five nations in war with the Eastern Indians. The English take and burn Norridgewock. Peace made with the Indians. French war. Duviviere takes Canso. Expedition of the New Englanders against Louisburg. Remarkable deliverance of New England.

CHAP. X.

Colonel Washington's expedition. Convention at Albany. French war, 1755. Reasons of the war. Expedition against Nova Scotia, Fort du Quesne, Crown Point. and Niagara. Success in Nova Scotia. General

Braddock defeated by the French and Indians. Baron Dieskau defeated and taken by General Johnson. Unhappy division of the Southern colonies. Colonel Bradstreet defeats a party of the enemy. Oswego taken. Inactivity of Lord Loudon. Conduct of the Southern colonies. Comparison between the campaign of 1755 and 1756.

CHAP. XI.

Preparations for the campaign in 1757. Plan of operation in America changed, and Louisburg becomes its only object. This is reinforced, and the expedition is postponed. Fort William Henry taken by the French. The country is alarmed, and great reinforcements sent forward to Albany and Fort Edward. The campaign closes with losses and shame. The provincials lose all confidence in the British Commanders. Change of men, 1758. Armament against Louisburg. Its seige and capture by General Amherst. Defeat at Ticonderoga. Du Quesne taken by General Forbes.

CHAP. XII.

Plan of the campaign of 1759. Expedition against Ticonderoga and Crown Point, Niagara and Quebec. Action at the falls of Montmorency. The camp removes to Point Levi. The troops land above the town. Battle of Quebec. General Wolfe and Montcalm killed. Quebec surrenders. Movements of General Amherst on lake Champlain.

The MS. of the first volume of this work has been submitted to the critical inspection of the Rev. Dr. Dwight, President of Yale College, and the Hon. John Trumbull, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court, in Connecticut; both well known in the literary world, and has received their decided approbation. The latter gentleman writes thus to the author:

"Your style is neat, elegant, and well suited to a history, which, comprehending in one volume a long series of most important events, allows little room for diffuse narration, and must owe its principal merit to conciseness, perspicuity, and a judicious selection of the most important facts. Your selection of facts, and manner of narration are very judicious. Your history, in affording important informa

tion on subjects very little known, will be a most valuable acquisition to the public, and do additional honour to American literature."

Proposals will shortly be issued for, publishing the work.

Dr. Waterhouse is about publishing "a continuation of the progress of vaccination in America; together with a narrative tending to show the importance of DECORUM in a young physician."

Poetry.

ADDRESS TO CONTENT.

SWEET child of virtue, calm Content!
Friend of the lowly, hear my cry;
Who turn'st the dart by sorrow sent,
And smooth'st the rugged brow of poverty!
Gay morn awakes her wanton gale,
To kiss the sweets of every mead:
Soft dews impearl the verdant vale,

And gently bend the cowslip's silken head.

Yet without thee vain blooms the scene ;
In vain the sylvan warbler sings;
In vain the dale is clad in green;

In vain the spicy shrub soft odour flings.
Come, then, sweet maid! bid trouble cease,
And here thy heavenly sisters bring
Light, Cheerfulness, and white robed Peace :
Teach wo to smile, and bending toil to sing.
She hears! she comes! she cheers my breast,
And adds fresh lustre to the view:

How richly now the tulip's drest!

How sweet the little violet's milder hue!
Yes! place me where the cold wind blows,
With her the storm I will not dread:

O'er all a sunny robe she throws,

And twines the wreath of spring for winter's head.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

[Caroline Symmons.

We have received a sketch of the life and character of the Rev. Moses Parsons, which shall appear in our next number.

A communication on the subject of the General Association is under consideration. We admit the ingenuity of this correspondent, but doubt the correctness of his reasoning in this instance. We think it proves too much.

Several communications, reviews, and some articles in our obituary, and other departments, are omitted, to give room for interesting intelligence. We have a body of it yet on hand to communicate for the comfort, animation, and gratification of our readers.

We have to congratulate the friends of the Panoplist on the continued increase of subscribers and patronage to this work. In consequence of its extensive circulation among the friends of religion and literature, the covers are probably the best vehicle which Booksellers and literary institutions can select for their advertisements.*

Correspondents are requested to forward their communications early in

each month.

The Printers of this work contemplate enlarging the covers of the Panoplist to a sheet, or more if necessary, to receive advertisements at a moderate price. Whatever shall be received in this way will go to lessen the expense of printing. and so to increase the profits for charitable purposes.

OR,

THE CHRISTIAN'S ARMORY.

No. 31.]

DECEMBER, 1807. [No. 7. VOL. III.

Biography.

CHARACTER OF THE

REV. MOSES PARSONS, PASTOR OF THE CHURCH IN BYEFIELD.

Extracted from a sermon delivered to his bereaved flock, by the Rev. David Tappan, afterward D. D.

THE God of nature had given him not only a most graceful and commanding presence, but a soul furnished with many excellent natural endowments; the most striking of which were a correct and solid judgment, a quick perception, a fertile invention, a ready and easy flow of thought and expression, a remarkably steady and resolute temper, joined and softened by a very pleasant and sprightly vein, and a large share of the kind and tender sensibilities. These, improved and expanded by a liberal education, polished by a large acquaintance with mankind, refined and consecrated by divine grace, enabled him to appear on the stage of the world in a very advantageous light, both as the gentleman, the Christian, the divine, and the preacher.

Having graduated at Harvard University, in 1736, the 21st year of his age, he was employed, for a series of years, in a Vol. III. No. 7.

* He was born June 20, 1716.

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grammar school; first at Manchester, and afterwards at Gloucester; in which department he displayed such mingled dignity and mildness, such a happy, ingratiating manner of instructing and forming the rising generation, as have left a lasting perfume upon his name in those towns; especially the latter, where he acted the part of a most tender, able, successful spiritual guide to his pupils, in a season of uncommon religious impressions.

On the 20th of June, 1744, he was ordained the pastor of the church in Byefield; in which he lived to complete near half of the fortieth year of his ministry ;† and through this whole period, he was a bright ornament both to his Christian and ministerial profession.

If we trace his private life, we sec a remarkable pattern of steady and uniform goodness. The uncommon firmness and

He died Dec. 14, 1783.

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