Ohio and Mississippi rivers to some Southern port, and the proceeds, after paying expenses, returned to the preacher. The amount was frequently quite small.

Dr. Rea was pastor of the church at Beechsprings forty-five years, and during all that time he was much beloved and appreciated by his people. The older members of the congregation were enthusiastically attached to him both as a preacher and spiritual adviser; and well they might, for he was untiring and self-denying in his exertions for their well-being. For many years he went in and out before them, showing himself to be a wise and prudent teacher, a sure and successful guide, constantly breaking unto them the bread of life, and exercising all the endearing relations of pastor to the flock; baptizing their children, admitting many of them to full communion in the Church, marrying their sons and daughters, talking with the anxious, and directing inquirers to the cross of Christ; bowing oft at the sick bed, and speaking peace to the dying, burying their dead and consoling the bereft, weeping with those that wept, and rejoicing with those that rejoiced; for he was truly, both by nature and grace, a man of great sympathy and tenderness of feeling.

The history of the Presbyterian Church in Eastern Ohio is closely connected with the biography of this man, as his manuscripts show. In the early part of his ministry he was remote from his clerical brethren. In the whole region that now embraces the bounds of four Presbyteries in this part of the State, there were but five or six ministers where there are at present eighty-six ministers and one hundred and twenty-six churches. Hence we infer that the work of a faithful shepherd in those days was no easy task; and in the language of the deceased, when speaking of his early toil, we have the following words: "Wherever one was found, or wherever we heard of one, in our communion, him we visited by day and by night, summer and winter-all seasons of the year-and without a road in many places save the mark of an axe on the bark of a tree or the Indian trail."

In the spring of 1848, in consequence of age and infirmity, this venerable and holy man of God appeared in Presbytery, and with Christian firmness, mingled with tears of fatherly sympathy for the people of his charge, resigned the pastoral relation which had been harmoniously maintained nearly a half century; retiring from the responsibilities of a successful and protracted pastorate with the good will of those among whom he labored, and, no doubt, with heaven's benediction. Still he was not idle, but spent the remnant of his days in close application to study or going about preaching for his brethren. True, he had given up his pulpit and charge from convictions of duty arising from physical inability to longer fill so laborious a sphere. He did not cast off his mantle nor lay down his pen until a few months before his death.

When in his active ministry, Dr. Rea was energetic and persevering. He was clear in the arrangement of his subject, lucid in his style and persuasive in his manner. When in his prime there was perhaps no man in the State more popular as a preacher and more successful in building up the cause of Christ, which his record clearly shows. But in this department we forbear, as more may be said in future in the form of a written volume.

Such a man was destined to make and leave an impression behind himan impression not easily erased from the minds of the people, for we humbly believe that no one man has contributed more to mould the evangelical character of Eastern Ohio than the subject of this narrative. He was an original thinker, independent in thought and expression; still he was

mild and winning in his exhortations, but pointed and scathing in his reproofs.

He was a close student, and to the end of his life was enthusiastically attached to his study, even after the cessation of public services. And never did he finally leave that "banqueting-room," as he was wont to call it, until after the death of his wife, which occurred six months before his decease. At my last interview with him, he said, "I am glad to see you. I am waiting till my change comes.' He died as he lived, in possession of his reason and in full confidence of a blessed immortality.

Thomas Savap

SAVAGE, THOMAS-The son of Ezekiel and Margaret (Vose) Savage, was born in Boston, Mass., Sept. 2, 1794. His father's family emigrated from London, England, in 1635. His mother was also of English descent. His father early determined to bestow upon him all the advantages of a thorough classical education. His preparatory studies were pursued at Phillips' Academy, in Andover, Mass. His collegiate course was at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., where he was graduated with honor at the age of twenty years, being the eleventh of the family who had graduated at that university. He entered upon the study of theology at the Divinity School connected with that institution, and finished his course in three years, when he was invited to preach in Boston and Salem, Mass. Not wishing to settle so early in life, he accepted an invitation to become a private tutor in Louisiana, in the vicinity of Baton Rouge. Changing his theological views, he became a licentiate of Mississippi Presbytery. He preached frequently, in addition to teaching, remaining in Louisiana about seven years.

He returned to Boston, Mass., in the summer of 1824, and soon after supplied the pulpit of Dr. Codman, of Dorchester, Mass., who was to be absent in Europe for a year. When this engagement ended he was called to the church in Bedford, N. H., and July 5, 1826, he was installed by Londonderry Presbytery as pastor: this pastorate lasted forty years. He found a large congregation, a people united and well taught in the doctrines of the cross, but having little of that ardor and demonstrative piety which they have since exhibited. The town, like many others in New Hampshire, has suffered greatly from emigration; still, the church has maintained its numbers in a remarkable degree. The whole number added during his ministry was 379 by profession and 47 by letter.

The closing period of his life seemed like the evening of a summer day when all is calm. It was painful for him to lay aside the work of the ministry. But as his fortieth anniversary drew near he became convinced that the same Master who called him to the work bade him retire. He prepared a sermon for the occasion on the text: "And thou shalt remember all the ways which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years.' He resigned his pastorate to take effect when his successor might be obtained. This occasion was observed a few weeks later, when the people of his charge presented him with a purse of twelve hundred dollars. He rendered every assistance in obtaining a successor, and took part in the installation services. Indeed, he continued to preach most of the time up to the period of his death, only one Sabbath intervening between labor and rest. His health was as usual

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."

Elijah 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 established, 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 Straus

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