time to be rallying. But having feasted his eyes upon the majestic ruins and solemn greatness of the "Eternal City," explored that "piece of heaven fallen upon the earth," and realized his dreams of Italian sunsets, and the grandeur of Vesuvius at midnight, his mind came home to himself, and as the season advanced, he began to feel that the warm climate of Southern Europe was prostrating rather than improving his health. Leaving Italy, he returned to Geneva and Paris, where he remained about five weeks, scarcely leaving his room, and gradually failing in strength, until a pulmonary affection under which he was laboring assumed an acute form, and solicitude began to be felt for his immediate safety. He was favored with the best medical advice which the French capital afforded, together with the kind ministrations of anxious friends. But sympathy and science and skill were of no avail. He sank rapidly, and died Sept. 15, 1868. His embalmed remains were brought home to Syracuse, and consigned, with ap propriate ceremonies, to their final resting place in Oakwood Cemetery.

Dr. Shipman received the degree of M. D., first at Castleton, Vt., and afterwards at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He was for many years a member of the State Medical Society, having several times represented his county society in that body; and was four times a delegate to the "American Medical Association." He was an honorary member of several scientific and historical societies.

DR. PARSON G. SHIPMAN.

Dr. Parson G. Shipman was born at Roxbury, Litchfield County, Conn., April 18, 1799. When a lad six years of age he came, with his father, who removed his family from Roxbury, Conn., to Pitcher, Chenango County, N. Y. He was one of five brothers who were all physicians. Only two of the number are now living, viz; Joseph A., who is practicing medicine in the State of Illinois, and Daniel M., so well and favorably known as an accomplished and skillful practitioner in this city.

Dr. Shipman was naturally diffident and retiring; chose not to appear often in social life. When a boy, he decided on his future profession, and at the age of twenty-two years, received his diploma, and commenced the practice of medicine in Delphi, Onondaga

County, N. Y. He was without money, and had but few influential friends. He had, however, a strong will, which was unwavering to duty. His will and conscience were happily blended, and could not be easily separated. More than this, he had an unwavering confidence in God. Converted at the age of fifteen years, he never, after his conversion, made any change, or engaged in any new enterprise, without imploring help and direction from his Heavenly Father. Possessing these qualifications and relying on divine aid, he became the popular young physician of Delphi. His enterprising spirit, however, prompted him to look for a wider field of usefulness. He came to Rochester with his family in 1337, opened an office, and soon became a popular and successful practitioner in this city. His increasing practice made liberal demands upon his time and strength, but every call was answered-in the morning, in the evening, and at midnight-each case received prompt attention, whether the patient was rich or poor, residing in the mansion, or dwelling in the humble cottage. He was an obliging neighbor, friendly to all, and a perfect gentleman at home or abroad. Were it not for invading the sanctity of home, we would speak of him where he appeared to the best advantage, in his own family circle, We will only say, he was an affectionate companion, and a kind and loving parent.

His failing health for the past year reminded him that his days would soon be numbered. This only prompted him to arrange his worldly affairs in such a way that his family would be left with as little care and anxiety as possible. In the death of Dr. Shipman, this community have sustained a heavy loss, but nowhere will that loss be so deeply felt as by the afflicted family. His usefulness ended only with his life. He received and prescribed for patients at his own house, after he was unable to make professional calls. His confidence in God also continued to the last, never doubting for a moment that he was accepted in Christ, and we have no doubt has received the crown which is waiting for all that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.

MRS. MARYANN WOLCOTT SMITH.

While these pages are passing through the press, Woodbury has been called to mourn the loss of another of its valuable citizens. Mrs. Smith, wife of Hon. Nathaniel B. Smith, died on Sat

urday, January 20, 1872. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Samuel Goodrich, Congregational clergyman at Ridgefield, Conn., where she was born. Her brothers and sisters, through force of intellect and character, became widely known and honored. Samuel G. Goodrich, the well-know "Peter-Parley," acquired a worldwide reputation, and Mrs. Whittlesey, of the Mothers' Magazine, a national fame and usefulness. No less gifted intellectually than they, and endowed with uncommon loveliness and grace, she became very early the central attraction of a constantly increasing circle of friends. Very earnest in all she did, she learned life's lesson well, and her quick sympathy with others, led her to impart her wisdom freely to those who sought to profit by it. And thus she became to many striving souls a counselor, whose words and thoughts they will long cherish.

She made a public profession of her faith in 1823, and joined the First Congregational church in the town of her adoption, of which she soon became an active an influential member, the first in every good work, the leading member among the females, presiding at their meetings with unusual grace and dignity, and ever imparting great energy and completeness to all their efforts for supplying the needy, whether at home, or in the missionary field far away.

She was one of a circle of mothers who, for many years, met each week to pray for their families, and for the prosperity of Zion. This meeting was very dear to her, and she continued to attend it till the weight of years, and the decease of nearly all its members, rendered its longer continuance impossible, and then, when the stated time came round, she observed the hour alone, in her own home. The ancient church, of which she was for so many years a bright light, may truly mourn the loss of a "mother in Israel."

Though for some years past partly withdrawn from active life, through illness, her loss is still deeply felt by the community. But that loss is wholly ours. To doubt, that it is well with her now, would be almost to doubt the "good news" of the New Testament itself, so steadfastly did she follow its precepts, and so devoutly trust its promises. "Write from henceforth, blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."

REV. BENNET TYLER D. D.1

therefore at the time of His parents were intelliThe family, in which he

"Dr. Tyler was born in the town of Woodbury, (now Middlebury,) Conn., in the year 1783, and was his decease in the 75th year of his age. gent, industrious, and Godiy people was the youngest child, was probably a fair representative of the fathers' families in this State, three-quarters of a century ago. Of his father's Christian experience and death, an account was published at the time, in the Connecticut Evangelical Magazine. At the age of seventeen, having pursued studies with Rev. Mr. Hart, the ministor of the parish of Middlebury, he entered Yale College. Hon. John C. Calhoun, Rev. Dr. McEwen, Rev. Dr. Pierpont, and for one year, Rev. Dr. Taylor, were his college class-mates. He graduated in the fall of 1804, and after a year spent in teaching the academy in Weston, Fairfield County, he entered on the study of his profession with Rev. Asahel Hooker, of Goshen, who, in accordance with the custom of the times, received a class of theological students into his family. Here he was associated with Rev. Dr. Humphrey, Rev. Dr. Woodbridge, Rev. Frederick Marsh and others, not now living, towards all of whom he felt like a brother till the end of his life. At this period, his constitution, naturally strong, became much enfeebled by diligence in study, while neglecting suitable bodily exercise, and a stooping habit which he had formed by bending over the book, or his paper, and he was obliged to decline several calls, to inviting fields of labor, and devote himself for a year or more to the restoration of his health.

"When it seemed safe to resume preaching, he entered on the work in the parish of South Britain, in the town of Southbury. As his health then was, the circumstance of the parish being unusually small, rather recommended it; but its distracted condition might indeed make a settlement there formidable to any minister. The Lord's Supper had not been administered for six years. The preceding pastor had been deposed by the Consociation, and with a small party had set up a seperate church, The aspect of affairs in the parish had become every way so disheartening that the churches in the neighborhood had really given up all hope of their

1 This account is taken, principally, from the Hartford Courant, printed in 1858, at the time of Dr. Tyler's death.

re-organization, and the establishment of the public means of grace among them. At the earnest entreaties of this people, including all classes, he consented to take up his abode among them. His health was gradually confirmed, and the first fourteen years of his ministry were devoted to hearty and zealous labors for their temporal and spiritual welfare. Few men ever preached more in the same space of time than Dr. Tyler, while in South Britain. It is believed by the writer that he preached as often out of the pulpit, in the school-houses and dwellings of his parish, as in it. At the same time he taught the sons of his parishioners Latin and Greek, and in some cases their daughters, the higher branches of an English education. A considerable number of young men also studied theology under his instruction.

"He left this people on a call to the Presidency of Dartmouth College, when thirty-nine years of age. He nominated his successor at their request, who was accepted with unanimity; and it is safe to say that his successor could not have found a more harmonious and vigorous church, or more agreeable parish in the State. "He was connected with Dartmouth College six years from 1822; associated with a faculty of excellent men, whom he greatly respected, and with whom his relations were eminently happy. In addition to the labors belonging to his department in the college, for a large share of the time, (owing to the impaired health of the Professor of Divinity,) he officiated as preacher to the students and the village church. It was during this period that the revival of 1826 occurred, which is a memorable event in the history of the college and the village.

"An unanimous invitation of the Second Congregational church and society in Portland, to enter the pastoral office made vacant by the removal of the lamented Payson, revived the memory of his early successful ministry, and confirmed the impression that had been growing upon his mind, that his talents better fitted him for usefulness in the pulpit and pastoral work, than in the Presidency of a college.

"He parted painfully with the Trustees and Professors, some of whom were venerable for age while he was but a youth-one of whom yet lives, patiently waiting his turn to be called to the fellowship of kindred spirits-and took up his residence in Portland. Here he found a large, intelligent, and harmonious church and people. He had laid upon him heavy demands for study and labor, but he also enjoyed health and vigor, and cheerfully undertook