vocal music. In all his labors he kept the ministry in view; and placing himself under the care of Rev. John H. Livingston, D.D., he entered the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, at New Brunswick, N. J. On finishing his course he was licensed by New Brunswick Classis, in 1820; and began his labors by preaching at various pointsat Philadelphia, Pa., Princeton, N. J., and in New York State. In 1822 he was called to the Presbyterian Church at Fishkill, Dutchess county, N. Y., where he was ordained and installed, June 12, 1822, by North River Presbytery. This relation existed until 1832. He was a commissioner to the General Assembly in 1826. On leaving Fishkill he became stated supply at Greenbush, New Albany and Esperance, in Schoharie county, N. Y, until 1834, when he became pastor of the united congregations of Greenbush and Nyack, in Rockland county, N. Y. In 1841 the congregation of Nyack became a separate pastoral charge. He remained with the Greenbush congregation till 1855, a period of twenty-one years. He subsequently supplied various congregations, spending one winter in South Carolina. He resided in Warren, Pa., for some time, and afterwards as stated supply of the church at Cape Island, N. J. He retained his faculties, and bore his years remarkably well, attending upon funeral and other services with interest and acceptance.

His closing years were spent at Southport, Chemung county, N. Y., with his son, Rev. Thomas S. Dewing, where he died July 25, 1865, of the decay of his vital powers. He was buried at Warren, Pa., beside his mother. He was twice married-first, to Miss Sarah P. Orr, of Philadelphia, Pa., in September, 1826; she died in 1832. His second wife was Mrs. Julia Ann Tathill, of Newburg, N. Y., who, with one son-Rev. Thos. S. Dewing, a Presbyterian minister-survives him.

He was affectionate and earnest as a preacher, faithfully serving his Master. "He was fond of reminiscences, and possessed a happy faculty of conversation. An attentive observer of the times, he took a deep interest in the welfare of both Church and State. He was twice a member of the General Assembly, punctual in attendance at ecclesiastical meetings.'

DONALD, JAMES-the son of Robert and Janet (Lindsay) Donald, was born on the banks of the Clyde, near Paisley, Scotland, Aug. 15, 1790. His parents were members of the Presbyterian Church, and brought up their children in the fear of the Lord, and the blessing of God rested upon the family.

In 1807 he was led to devote himself to the work of the ministry, through the death of an older brother who was in the course of preparation for that sacred office.

His preparatory studies were prosecuted at the "Paisley Grammar School," under the direction of Mr. John Peddie. After spending three years at this institution, in 1810 he entered on his university course, studying at the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. At the former he pursued his classical studies, completing his course in logic, mathematics, mental and moral philosophy; at Edinburgh, he had for his guides in natural and moral philosophy such eminent men as John Playfair and Thomas Browne. His studies in divinity were pursued principally at Glasgow, though some sessions he attended the theological course at Edinburgh.

He was a successful student, very popular with his fellows, and securing the approbation of his professors. After completing his university studies,

* Rev. R. R. WESTCOTT, of Verona, Wis., prepared this memoir.

and previous to licensure, he taught for a few years in Glasgow. He was licensed by Irvine Presbytery of the National Church of Scotland, Jan. 28, 1823. On entering the ministry he was surrounded by many difficulties, and was without influential friends. His progress was slow, so that, though longing to preach, he was compelled to turn his attention to teaching. In the Established Church, at that period, the success of the ministers depended largely upon the influence of parties in whose hands lay the patronage, to be given where friendship dictated. Not having any friends of this kind, he spent several years, after having been licensed, devoting his time and energies to teaching. He preached occasionally, but there was no place open for him to preach regularly.

He finally opened in Glasgow an English school for both sexes. joined in this enterprise with Mr. R. Middlemas.

He was

This school met with eminent success. Still, his heart was longing to enter on the duties of the active ministry; and in May, 1827, he dissolved his connection with Mr. Middlemas and the school, and set sail for New Brunswick, British America, to preach to those scattered in the wilderness like lost sheep upon the mountains. In the two provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia he spent three years, preaching to his fellow-countrymen famishing for the bread of life. In New Brunswick he preached as stated supply to the churches of Norton, Hampton, Sussex and Springfield, giving one-fourth of his time to each of these places.

In a letter written to the Rev. Dr. Burns, of Paisley (Scotland), he informs us that Norton was about the centre of his field, the other places being about fifteen miles each from this place. In addition to these four places, there were others nearer at hand and more remote where the people were anxious that he should come and teach them the way of life. Through the deep snows and severe cold of these almost Arctic winters he went from place to place to rehearse the story of the cross, to confirm believers in their faith, and persuade the unconverted to live for Christ.

If he met with difficulties in his native Scotland, he, here in the Provinces, met with a new, and, as it seems, an unexpected difficulty. He had not been ordained before leaving Scotland, and after his arrival he found that there was no organized Presbytery of the Established Church in the Provinces. He could not be ordained without returning to Scotland. This was felt to be a serious obstacle in the way of his usefulness. The people to whom he ministered were scattered. They desired that the sacraments should be administered. They wished to surround the table of our Lord and there commemorate his dying love in obedience to his command. They wished to consecrate their children to God in the covenant of baptism. But there was no one to administer the ordinances to these scattered sheep. Since they had left their own country no minister of their own persuasion had visited them in their forest settlements till this servant of God came with the message of "glad tidings.' Their hearts seem to have bounded at the thought that one had come to them in their destitution and poverty; but he was not ordained and could not administer the sacraments. Owing to this fact, he determined to return to Scotland. Accordingly he departed in the latter part of the year 1829 or the beginning of 1830, leaving these scattered sheep rejoicing that he had come and weeping at his departure. He spent the year 1830 in Paisley, Scotland, and during this year he laid in the grave his mother. In the spring of the following year (1831) he again crossed the Atlantic, and arriving in June, he came to Schenectady, N. Y., to see his old friend and former classmate, the Rev. Thos. Fraser, who was settled in that neighborhood. Mr. Fraser introduced him to the Presbytery

of Albany, and he was soon after settled within its bounds as pastor of the church of New Scotland, N. Y. Here he was ordained and installed, Wm. B. Sprague, D.D., of Albany, preaching the installation sermon. With what feelings he entered on this new field of labor and usefulness he has left no written record to inform us. But from what we know of his character and former desires, we may be well assured that feelings of joy and gratitude were welling up in his heart-joy at the thought that now, after the lapse of twenty-four years from the time of entering on his studies, and about ten from the time of their completion, and eight from the time of being licensed, he was ordained to the full work of the ministry; gratitude to the Head of the Church that he had counted him worthy, giving him a place in the ministry. At New Scotland he supplied two churches which were seven miles apart. He spent much time in pastoral visitation. He also took an active part in advancing the cause of temperance.

From New Scotland, about the year 1833, he removed to West Galway, Saratoga county, N. Y., receiving and accepting a call to the Presbyterian Church of that place and within the bounds of the same Presbytery. His pastoral duties at this place were successfully conducted for over eight years, preaching twice each Sabbath; and, in addition, part of the time, conducting services in the evening. During the week he met with the teachers of different Sabbath-schools, going to one three miles distant to assist them in preparing their lessons for their classes on the Sabbath. He made pastoral visits once a year, accompanied by his elders. During the winter months the pastors of that section frequently visited each other's churches, holding a series of meetings, sometimes two or three weeks at one place. During these seasons many were hopefully converted.

After leaving West Galway, he, as stated supply, ministered to a church in Westernville, Oneida county, N. Y. Here we are informed that his duties were not so laborious.

In January, 1843, he became pastor of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Mariaville, Schenectady county, N. Y., and was connected with Montgomery Classis. At this place he labored nearly nine years. In January, 1852, he removed to South Granville, Washington county, N. Y., and ministered as stated supply to the Congregational church in that village for three years, connecting himself with Troy Presbytery. Here he remained till the summer of 1855, when he removed to the West, and supplied the churches of Verona and Blue Mounds, Dane county, Wis., and was connected with Dane Presbytery. To these churches he ministered till January, 1866, when he was compelled by infirmity and age to relinquish his active labors; and now the presbyterial connection is severed by the hand of God, who has called this servant of Christ from the service of the earthly to the enjoyment of the heavenly temple.

From the time he discontinued his active labors he failed gradually but perceptibly, and was unable either to meet with the people of God in the earthly temple or to visit them in their own homes. Yet fond memory ever turned to those with and for whom he had labored. He remembered them in his daily, yea, hourly prayers, and committed them one by one to the God in whom he trusted. The vital powers of nature gradually gave way, congestion of the lungs supervened, and thus, on Oct. 6, 1866, at his own residence in Springdale, Wis., in the midst of his family, he entered upon the saint's everlasting rest.

On January 2, 1834, he married Miss Margaret Strong, a daughter of Wm. Strong, Esq., an old resident of Schenectady, N. Y., who, with three sons, survive him.

Father Donald was a lifelong student. He was an assiduous worker, devoting himself to his studies with untiring energy when not occupied with direct pastoral duties. He bestowed much labor on his sermons, carefully writing them out, though seldom using the manuscript in the pulpit. When advanced to an age at which many ministers cease from their active labors he occupied a large and laborious field, but even here he invariably revised and re-wrote his sermons. His sermons threw great light on the Old Testament, showing that promises, ceremonies and prophecies pointed to Christ. They were practical sermons, delivered with great earnestness, always having a pointed application.

He was an excellent classical scholar, and read the Latin, Greek and Hebrew with an accuracy, ease and fluency attained and retained by few. He frequently read the old Latin theological works, and for years made a practice of reading a chapter in the Hebrew Bible in the morning before breakfast. His reading was extensive and thorough, embracing particularly the works of the old English and Scottish divines, church and general history, travels and current events both in Church and State. In all he was well versed and studied with delight, usually when reading keeping his maps and dictionary open at his side. The day previous to his death he was engaged in reading a work descriptive of the heavenly state; it was a work in which there was more of fancy than of scriptural facts. He laid it aside with the remark: "It is too much the work of the imagination, and not enough of scriptural proof." And this was descriptive of the man. His whole life was one of fact. His hope of heaven and of eternal life was based on the Scriptures, and not on any theory of man's devising. What God taught he knew to be true. Father Donald was not the one to gain great notoriety in the world. He was no controversialist, though firmly holding to his opinions after once formed from careful study and thought. His habits were retiring—that is, from the war of contention and strife: he did his work in a quiet way, going from house to house, inviting, urging and entreating. Especially was this so after his settlement in Wisconsin. No house was passed by: all-the language of whose occupants he could understand-no matter by what name they were called, received from him the visit of the servant of Christ.

Everywhere, wherever he labored, he left behind him the savor of a good name, as numerous letters in possession of the family abundantly testify. But his living voice will no more be heard in earthly sanctuaries: his mortal remains lie in the Prairie Cemetery, where he has helped to lay many who have gone before.

DUNN, OLIVER S.-The son of Samuel and Susan (Sproul) Dunn, was born in Mercer (now Boyle) county, Ky., Oct. 6, 1830. He was educated at Centre College, Danville, Ky., and studied divinity in the Theological Seminary, Danville, Ky., where he graduated in 1860. He was licensed by Transylvania Presbytery in 1859, and preached within the bounds of the Presbytery. In 1862 he removed to Missouri, and labored in Holt county. He still retained his connection with Transylvania Presbytery, but such was the disturbed condition of the country, owing to the civil war then raging, he was not ordained. He died at his residence at Oregon, Holt county, Mo., Dec. 13, 1864.

He married Miss Sarepta J. Farrell. They had one child: they both died a short time before his death.

Rev. N. H. SMITH, of Oregon, Mo., writes: "He gave every evidence of being a true Christian; was an excellent scholar and successful teacher.

The preaching which he did was also with great acceptance. He told me on his deathbed that if the Lord spared his life he would devote all his time to preaching the gospel."

Samuel Sunton

DUNTON, SAMUEL-The son of Amasa and Mary Taylor, was born in Cambridge, N. Y., March 23, 1798. He was educated in Amherst College, Amherst, Mass., and studied divinity in the Theological Seminary, Auburn, N. Y., and was licensed by the Oneida Congregational Association and ordained by the Onedia Congregational Council, Sept. 15, 1830. He entered upon his labors as a domestic missionary, under a commission from the American Home Missionary Society. He resided at Florence, Ohio, and his missionary field extended thus over several counties. His labors were arduous and faithfully performed, but his health gave way, and he returned to his native State in 1845, and became stated supply for the Dunning Street Church, Malta, N. Y., in Troy Presbytery. He withdrew from the charge in 1848, and remained without charge till his death. preached for his brethren occasionally, as his health would permit. In 1850 he removed to Saratoga Springs, N. Y., where he died Oct. 29, 1866, of consumption.

He

He married Miss Sarah Maria Carpenter, a daughter of Dr. Cyrel Carpenter, who, with a son and daughter, survives him.

JOHN WOODBRIDGE, D.D., of Saratoga Springs, N. Y., writes as follows: "He was an earnest, self-sacrificing, devoted servant of Christ. His trials were great in the ungenial missionary fields he selected for labor. He never hesitated to endure hardness. His severest trials were, that on account of impaired health he was unable to go and preach Christ among the heathen, and that under increasing bodily infirmities he was laid aside from active service in the ministry while it was yet but the noon of his life. His sleep is the sweet sleep of the laborer.'

EDWARDS, JESSE-The son of George C. and Hannah Edwards, was born in Elmira, N. Y., Feb. 21, 1819. He received a good academical training, and read law for some time in his father's office in Bath, Steuben county, N. Y. He was educated in New Jersey College, Princeton, N. J., where he was appointed tutor. In 1839 he entered the Theological Seminary, Princeton, N. J., where he graduated in 1842, and was licensed by Steuben Presbytery, at Vienna, N. Y., in May of that year. He removed to Indiana, and in 1845 was ordained by Logansport Presbytery, and labored as stated supply for Delphi and Rock Creek churches. In 1846 he preached at Monticello and vicinity, in the same Presbytery. In 1847 he returned to New York and became stated supply for the Second Presbyterian Church, Sparta, N. Y., in Steuben Presbytery, and for a short time in Portageville, Wyoming county, N. Y. In 1850 he removed to Wisconsin, and entered upon his labors as a domestic missionary under circumstances the most arduous and selfdenying. He preached at Plover, Portage county, Wis.; at Stevens' Point, and for a time at Grand Rapids. Whilst employed in these many labors he was elected one of the professors in Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin. When that institution was closed he returned to Plover, where he resided till his death.

At all these places his remarkable fidelity and conscientiousness won the