till the 2d of May, when his vigorous constitution showed signs of failing, and the progress of disease was rapid. The night previous to his death he suffered greatly, but was enabled to exclaim: " Oh, the goodness of God! My trust is in my Saviour." His wife repeated to him the twenty-third Psalm, which afforded him great consolation.

He died May 8, 1866, at his residence, Bedford, N. H., of congestion of the lungs. He was twice married: first, to Miss Lucy Woodruff, of Connecticut; she died May 16, 1847: his second was Miss Sarah Webster, daughter of Benjamin Webster, of Haverhill, N. H., who survives him. He had six children.

C. W. WALLACE, D.D., of Manchester, N. H., in a funeral discourse speaks of him thus: "His character presented a remarkable degree of completeness. He was good at home, good on the street, in school, at college. He passed through no period of waywardness. He was a pure-minded, honorable young man. His ministry was in conformity with such a charac

ter.

He was truly catholic-no narrow bands of sect could shut in the feelings of his large heart. He loved all good men.

'He was an accurate scholar. He excelled perhaps in the classics, but was familiar with the best models of his native tongue. His habits, early formed, shaped his whole life. His style was clear, beautiful and impressive; there was no redundancy of words, and never an inelegant expression. As a preacher he was practical and impressive. He did not dwell so much on the distinctive doctrines of the gospel as many ministers. He seldom preached theology as a system, yet he preached salvation only by the cross, but its doctrines were mingled with precept as the leaven pervades the mass in which it is hidden; they appeared not as the veins penetrate the marble, but as the painter's color shades the whole.

"In the revivals of thirty years ago he was one of the most active of laborers. He was at home in the inquiry meeting, so earnest, affectionate and persuasive that he drew all hearts to himself and his Saviour. He strongly preferred to dwell on the bright side of things. He was no complainer, no misanthrope. Under God he was ever hopeful. His spirit and experience were sunny. He was ever welcome in the private study, social circle and ecclesiastical bodies. Rejoicing in the happiness of others, he was forgetful of self. He eminently loved the work of the ministry. He found delight in the service, and felt the importance of being prepared both by study and discipline of the heart for the pulpit, and he gave himself wholly to the work, and seeking out all that was essential to the office; and after he became a pastor he did nothing else, until it became surprising how little he knew about the affairs of common life.'

Rev. ARTHUR LITTLE, of Bedford, N. H., his successor, writes: "He was a man of rare taste, culture, refinement, geniality and mildness of disposition and real Christian excellence."

Elijat, Slack

SLACK, LL.D., ELIJAH-The son of J. and M. (Torbert) Slack, was born Nov. 24, 1784, in Lower Wakefield township, Bucks county, Pa. His ancestry by his father's side came from Leyden, Holland, and landed at New Amsterdam (New York) in 1662. The mother came from Belfast,

Ireland. He made a profession of his faith in 1801, and began the study of Latin with his pastor, Rev. James Boyd, of Newtown, Bucks county, Pa., in 1802. In 1803 he attended the grammar school at Trenton, N. J., and remained there till 1806, when he entered New Jersey College, Princeton, N. J., and graduated in 1808. He became principal of Trenton (New Jersey) Academy, and continued as such three years, during which time he studied theology under the pastor of the church at Trenton, N. J.

He was licensed by New Brunswick Presbytery at its sessions in Newton, Sussex county, N. J., in the autumn of 1811. He was elected vice-president of New Jersey College in 1812, and professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. He continued to discharge these duties five years, and in 1817, removing to Cincinnati, Ohio, he was elected superintendent of the Literary and Scientific Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. The first winter after his arrival in that city he delivered the first successful course of lectures on chemistry ever delivered there. In 1819 the Cincinnati College was estab lished, and he was appointed president and professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. In this position he remained, with some changes, until 1828, when, from deficient endowment, the college was closed. During this time he had, in connection with Dr. Daniel Drake, established the Cincinnati Medical College and Commercial Hospital.

In the autumn of 1837 he removed to Brownsville, Tenn., and established a high school for young men, which was very successful. In all these labors he never failed to preach as opportunity presented itself. In 1842 he returned to Cincinnati, Ohio, and retired from public life.

He died at his residence in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 29, 1866, of the decay of vital powers. He married in 1812 Miss Sophia, a daughter of Judge Samuel Leake, of Trenton, N. J.

Rev. L. D. POTTER, principal of the Female College, Glendale, Ohio, writes as follows: "He was a man of an ardent and impulsive temperament, and sometimes erred in judgment, but consistent and very conscientious in the discharge of duties, either secular or religious. Very attentive while health allowed in attendance on ecclesiastical meetings, and an ardent and uncompromising Presbyterian. In his prime he preached considerably in destitute and new settlements, organizing churches, &c. Was a fair (and perhaps more) preacher, and a very successful teacher and lecturer. In the earlier history of Cincinnati he was very highly esteemed as a Christian and man, and was very closely identified with its educational interests for several years. I never heard him preach or lecture, but often met him in his old age in the Presbytery and Synod. A short time before his death his alma mater conferred upon him the title of LL.D."

SNYDER, HENRY-The son of Charles and Mary Snyder, was born in Stephensburg, Frederick county, Va., Dec. 2, 1814. He was educated in Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa., graduating in 1838. He studied theology privately and was licensed by Ohio Presbytery, and in 1850 was ordained by that Presbytery as an evangelist. In 1841 he was appointed adjunct professor of Mathematics in Jefferson College, Pa. In 1843 he was appointed professor of Mathematics. He resigned in 1850, and in 1851 he was professor of Latin in Centre College, Danville, Ky., where he remained two years. In 1853 he removed to Bridgeton, N. J. The following year he removed to Winchester, Va., and in 1856 he was stated supply to the church at Amelia C. H., Va. In 1857 he was elected professor of Mathematics in Hampden-Sidney College, Prince Edward, Va. Here he remained until the outbreak of the rebellion, and though he and his wife resisted to the utmost

the tide of secession that swept around them, they were compelled to abandon everything and seek refuge in the North.

When they with their family arrived in New York they were entirely destitute of money, and with only the clothing which they wore. Kind and Christian hearts immediately provided relief and made the fugitives comfortable. After a time Mr. Snyder obtained a chaplaincy, and was stationed at Fort Richmond, Staten Island, in N. Y. harbor. He remained at this post until he was mustered out of the service, and was making arrangements to settle in Sharpsburg, Pa., to resume the work of teaching, when, on the evening of Feb. 22, 1866, he was seen on a steamboat on its way from New York to Staten Island, and from which he fell overboard and was drowned.

He married Miss E. B. Little, of Winchester, Va., who, with six children, survives him.

Rev. THOMAS SKINNER, Jr., of Stapleton, Staten Island, N. Y., writes thus: "He was well read in English literature; a clear and logical mind, with a taste for metaphysical thought; quick in discernment of the character of others; a remarkable conversationist; genial in his spirit, equable in his temper and animated by a very simple faith in the Redeemer.

Alex Strain

STRAIN, ALEXANDER-The son of Robert and Eve Maria Strain, was born in Watervliet, N. Y., June 29, 1838. He was blessed with pious parents, and at the age of fifteen he made a profession of religion and began a course of liberal training. He attended the academy at Princetown, N. Y., where he remained two years, and completed his preparatory studies at the academy in Kinderhook, N. Y. He entered New Jersey College, Princeton, N. J., in 1856, and was graduated in 1860. He had as yet no definite plan as to his future course. Distrustful of self he shrank from the ministry. There came then the struggle between God and self, and the victory was unto God who had called him. From that time the spirit of his life was devotion to the ministry of Christ in the gospel, and he commenced his studies in the Theological Seminary, Princeton, N. J., under the discouragement of poor health. He graduated in 1863, and went West and took charge of the churches in Kilbourn City and New Lisbon, Wisconsin, where, having been licensed and ordained by Winnebago Presbytery, he went to his work fired with zeal for his Master, and his labors were successful in building up the churches under his care and in the manifest interest excited among the people. He won for himself, as an ambassador of Christ, a multitude of friends, especially among the young. His health seemed very much improved during his stay in the West. He remained in this field one year, which constituted all of his active ministry upon earth. He frequently declared that this was the happiest year in his life, since in it he had been enabled to do most for Christ. He returned to his friends in the East in the spring of 1864, and shortly after his health again gave way, suffering from a nervous debility which led to inflammation of the stomach. He was not, until near the time of his death, without hope that he might be enabled to resume his chosen work. He gradually declined, however, and died at his home in Kinderhook, N. Y., Dec. 23, 1865. He was never married. Rev. CHARLES T. BERRY, of Valatie, N. Y., writes as follows: "I knew much of my friend through four years of college life, and for the last two years through ill-health compulsarily an attendant upon my preaching. I

came to understand him so well that I fear I shall be unable to do justice to his memory in so brief a space.

"He was a diligent student and passionately fond of acquisition, though often foiled in his efforts by ill health. He was no mere acquirer, however, but his mental food underwent a process of thorough digestion. He was strictly original. His sermons were of the simplest character, yet full of the most chaste imaginings,' and ever redolent of Christ. His letters were fountains of delight. His conversations, though not fluent, were ever characterized by sterling common sense. His perception of the congruous was very keen. His wit, particularly as expressed by the pen, was of a unique and most substantial sort, and his friendships were of the deepest and firmest and purest character. Unselfish to a fault and considerate of the happiness of others to a remarkable degree, his many deeds of kindness, even in the little spheres of life which so many regard not, irresistibly won the hearts of all with whom he came in contact. Possessing a very positive character, he yet had no enemies. None knew him but to love him, and most to praise him. He was almost Pauline in his passion to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ, and only resigned the idea of so doing a few days before his death. Nothing could compensate his grief in this regard-nothing but 'to be with Christ.' His sufferings were severe, but borne with uncomplaining resignation. In him patience had a well-nigh perfect work. His exceeding weakness toward the last was highly unfavorable to a devotional frame,' as he himself expressed it, yet he added that he must say he had not a doubt as to the reality of his faith in Christ. He lived an accomplished Christian gentleman-he died a chastened and purified Christian believer.

STRATTON, DANIEL The son of Daniel P. and Jane (Buck) Stratton, was born in Bridgeton, N. J., Sept. 28, 1814. His parents were members of the church. His father being an elder-his mother dying soon after his birth-anew consecrated him to God, and with a fervent prayer dedicated him to the work of the Christian ministry. He made a profession of religion in early life, and after proper academic training in the Lawrenceville High School, N. J., he entered New Jersey College, Princeton, N. J., where he was graduated in 1833. After graduation he devoted himself to teaching in the town of Salem, N. J., for one year, when he began his theological course in the seminary at Princeton, N. J.; but failing health compelled him to withdraw in his third year, and seeking a warmer climate, he completed his course at Union Theological Seminary, Prince Edward, Va., in 1837. He was licensed by West Hanover Presbytery April 13, 1837. after licensure he returned to his native place, and in the autumn of the same year he was married at Salem, N. J.

Soon

He started to a Southern field of labor, his steps being directed to Newbern, N. C., where he was ordained and installed by Orange Presbytery, and where for fifteen years he faithfully preached the word of God, while with a holy example he illustrated its power.

In 1852 the church in Salem, N. J., was without a pastor, and a call was extended to him, which led to his removal thither. He began his labors in Salem in August, 1852, and for the space of fourteen years he went in and out before this people.

His health had been feeble for some years, and after attending a funeral on Monday, August 6, 1866, he was attacked with the disease (chronic diarrhoea) which soon wore out his little remaining strength. He died at his residence in Salem, N. J., Aug. 24, 1866.

He married Miss Eleanor C. Hancock, who, with two sons, survives him. His brother, Rev. James Stratton of Jackson, La., and his cousin, Joseph B. Stratton, D.D., of Natchez, Miss., are Presbyterian ministers.

Rev. JOSEPH W. HUBBARD, of Bridgeton, N. J., preached the funeral sermon, whence the following is taken:

In the sick chamber or the house of mourning he had no superior and few equals, and he was always a welcome visitor.

In addition to all his natural loveliness of character, God was specially qualifying him for the duty of loving consolation. Stricken in his own household, he was again and again called upon to lay down in the dust the little treasures God had given him. The angel of death seemed to love to linger around the Eden of his domestic love and snatch away the sweetest buds and the opening flowers. Thus instructed, he cherished and comforted his people. And full well did they return his love. We all remember how they sent for him to visit them, and how he came back strengthened for his work by the cheerful visit and loving Christian communion he had so much enjoyed.

As a preacher of the gospel our friend and brother was sound, scriptural, practical and useful. His constant physical weakness and ill-health must have diminished largely the power with which he prepared and pronounced his message. His very feebleness was in one respect an element of power. His appearance always aroused the sympathies of his hearers and opened their hearts to receive the word. But I am persuaded that in many instances this sympathy became painful, and thus lost him even this poor advantage.

There was a certain sameness in the style of his preaching. It was perhaps better adapted for consolation and edification than for warning and reproof. For those in bereavement or sorrow his discourses always had a peculiar charm.

Schooled in affliction, he well knew what balm to bring to the wounded heart. Among the light afflictions that were working out his far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory were his burying his venerated father and mother, and beloved sisters, and darling little children. His trials had made his heart tender. Almost every discourse had the odor of the crushed flower. They were all wrung out from the fullness of a deeply-stricken heart, tempered and sweetened by a strong, abiding faith in God.

There was a remarkable degree of unction in his preaching, and we have heard him when it seemed almost as if the disciple whom Jesus loved were speaking to us from the opening gates of the celestial city. Again and again have we heard strangers and others say, "That man fills my ideal of St. John.

He preached on Sunday, August 5th, twice, and gave notice that on the next Sabbath he expected to preach his fourteenth anniversary sermon, then in the course of preparation. The following day he attended a funeral, and was soon after taken ill. Gradually and peacefully he failed in strength. Toward the last there was an entire absence of worldly anxiety. His faith enabled him to commit his nearest and dearest interests to his loving Saviour. On the Monday preceding his death he said, "I have tried to live for Christ. I have been an unworthy servant. I trust not in my own righteousness, but in the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone."

On the following days he used frequent ejaculations, such as "Complete in Christ!" "To see him and know him as he is.' "He has been with me

in six troubles; in the seventh he will not forsake me."