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Papers in all cases to be paid in advance. New York City....... Ontario Bank, Utica, Safety Fund. 25 DRY GOODS, OF EVERY VARIETY, DEVOTED TO THE CAUSE OF TRUTH, VIRTUE, AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Vol. III. THE SABBATH. BY W. H. STARR NEW-LONDON, CT. O, it is holy time! Breathe in its influence, waiting heart and feel Within thy lowest depths its mute appeal. Solemn, resistless, chaining passive thought In sacred silence. In the mind are wrought Clear visions, grand, sublime. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. THOMAS MUMFORD. BY F. M. c. NUMBER THIRTEEN. Thomas Mumford was one of those meu of active and varied enterprise, belonging to our later colonial and carly national era, who were equally successful in several different departments of business, taking a prominent position in agriculture, merchandize, commerce, and political affairs. He was born in Groton, Sept. 10, 1728.When the difficulties with the mother country came to the point of open hostili ty, he had gained what was considered a handsome fortune at that period, was a considerable ship owner, had often represented his native town in the General Assembly, and was living on Groton Bank in ease and respectability. His house was renowned as a place of social gathering. He was somewhat past the meridian of life, and had all his prosperity at stake in case of a disastrous conflict with the reigning power, but these considerations did not prevent him from devoting himself with arder to the cause of liberty. He was well known to the State authorities as a man of ability and integrity, and in April 1775 was appointed by the Legislature, a Commissary for supplying provisions and stores for the Connecticut soldiery. At the same period, (just after the Lexington thunderbolt,) while in attendance upon the Governor and Council of Safety at Hartford, he entered with zeal into a plan which was then and there devised of obtaining possession of Ticonderoga and Crown Point, by a sudden and unexpected blow. These fortresses were so situated as to command Lake Cham Thursday, November 8, 1860. plain, the customary avenue between Canada and New England, and to obtain pos session of these strong-holds in the outset of the contest, was considered an important object. Only small garrisons had hitherto been kept in them by the British, and the meditated assault, to be successful must be made before the defences were strengthened. Despatch and secrecy were therefore necessary, and the patriotic band who conceived and prepared the plan of the expedition, without waiting for Legislative sanction, drew the necessary funds from the State Treasury on their personal responsibility. Eleven men, of whom Thomas Mumford appears to have been the first to sign his name, April 28, 1775, gave their notes and receipts for the sum of eight hundred and ten pounds which was expended in the outfit. The expedition being joined by the Green Mountain boys, under the leadership of Ethan Allen was crowned with brilliant success, and the Legislature subsequently cancelled the notes for which the patriots stood pledged. This incident of the war was considered highly honorable to Mr. Mumford and his associates, Parsons, Dean, Wyllis and others. ONE DOLLAR A YEAR No. 38. course obnoxious to the tory party and to the British army. When New London was burnt and Groton fort taken, the village of Groton was only in part devoted by the enemy to the burning brand, but a detachment was sent with a special order to set fire to Mr. Mumford's house. It stood near the corner of the road leading to Centre Groton, and was burnt to the ground. Its contents had been previously removed. Mr. Mumford had at this time recently married his second wife, Ann, daughter of the Hon. Gurdon Saltonstall, of New London. After the destruction of his house in Groton, he fixed his residence in Norwich, and there lived in a style of elegant hospitality, until his death, which took place in August 1791, at the age of 70 years and eleven months. He was interred in the Chelsea Burial Ground of that city. His first wife was Catharine Havens of Shelter Island. She died in 1778 and was interred in the old Burial Ground at New London, where a large freestone table perpetuates her memory. often met with sudden reverses and com Mr. Mumford was succeeded in business and position at New London, by his son During the revolutionary struggle, Mr. Capt. Giles Mumford, who at an early Mumford was employed in several departments of the public service, but generally age, embarked in the West India trade with spirit and success. This was at that near at home, and in mercantile or financial concerns, and not in actual warfare-period a thriving business; large profits He was one of a Committee charged with were made and fortunes rapidly accumuproviding armed ships for the defense of lated; but on the other hand the traders the Colony, and for securing and protecting its sea-coast; particularly for guard-plicated disasters. About the year 1790, ing the entrance into the river Thames. Capt. Mumford purchased a lot on the He was also an agent of the secret commit- newly opened avenue which was then caltee of Congress. In 1776, he was one of several persons directed by the Governor and Assembly of Connecticut to receive from the Treasury, and sign a large emission of paper money. He was also extensively engaged on his own account in fitting out vessels to cruise against the enemy. In this business he was second in this part of the State only to Mr. Shaw, and like him aided in keeping the business of the town from stagnation by the valuable prizes that his vessels brought into port. His name was of led Pleasant street, but since Federal street, and erected a three story dwelling house, which was considered the largest and most elegant private mansion that had ever been erected in New London. He did not live to see it completed according to his mind, but fell a victim to the tropical fever at St. Domingo in August 1795, before he had completed his 36th year: His friend, Mr. Green, in recording his death in the New London Gazette, gave this tribute of praise to his memory:— [The following epitaph should have been appended to the Biographical Sketch of Rev. Mather Byles, contained in a recent number of the Repository.] From a Tablet in Trinity Church, Sacred ways. "Industry laments the loss of his enter-ers from abroad judge us by our newspa-1ng House, Stonington. The services were prize, and charity of his generous bounty; per press, and hence the importance of peculiarly solemn and impressive, opening the town has lost a worthy inhabitant and making that instrument as perfect and po- with a voluntary by the choir, followed by his country a firm supporter." tent as possible. reading the Scriptures and prayer by Rev. "It is the duty of every citizen of each Mr. Hines, of the Congregational church place to contribute something towards im- at Groton Bank. The Installation serproving and strengthening the local press. mon preached by Rev. Mr. Gulliver of He may do it by subscribing and paying Norwich, was a most eloquent and finishfor his paper, by advertising in it, by reced production, brilliant, forcible, and eviommending it to others, or by all of these dently from a heart deeply imbued with Were the country press as liberally the Divine Spirit. The laying on of patronized and as well supported as it hands, and accompanying prayer by Rev. should be, the country would not be so Dr. Bond of Norwich, was deeply solemn flooded with the worthless trash, in the and affecting, and the charge to the pastor shape of love-and-murder stories,' as it by Rev. Mr. Field of this city was elonow is, which poison and vitiate the mind quent, thorough and abounding with exof the young. There is usually much cellent practical thoughts. The right more moral integrity and frcumspection hand of fellowship given by Rev. Mr. manifested by editors of the country press, Wilcox of New London, with his aecomthan by those in the large cities, and a panying kindly affectionate and deeply afmore healthy tone of mind and morals per- fecting address, will not soon be forgotten, vade them. They are more free from the and the charge to the people by Rev. Mr. sports of degrading vices and crimes, and Clift of Stonington, was calculated to imare never opened with that feeling of sus- press very pleasantly upon the minds of picion which attaches to the common his parishoners, the duties and obliga flash' literature of the day. tions due to their pastor. The concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. McDonald, formerly of this city, was brief, comprehensive, and impressive, and the concluding anthem by to the Meinory of the Rev. Mather Byles, D. D. Rector of this Parish and Chaplain to the garrison, Twenty-five years: Who died on the 12th of March, 1814, in his 80th year. St. Luke, c 23d, v 46th, L. Byles. "The country press may be improved. Each individual residing within the limits of its sphere and circulation may aid in its THE REPOSITORY: improvement. He may be on the look- the choir, was sung with the spirit that NEW-LONDON, CONN. BY W. H. STARR. "YOUR LOCAL PAPER." We frequently find recommendations in the columns of our exchanges to support a local paper, and arguments enforced by cogent and able reasons in its favor. The following remarks from Life Illustrated however, presents the matter in a light so strong and truthful, and withal so much better than we could ourselves do it, that we cannot resist the impulse to copy it en tire. "Reader did you ever reflect on the subject of supporting liberally the press, and first of all, your local newspaper? If not permit us to suggest to you your privilege and your duty in this respect. out' for interesting information, and when seemed to pervade the entire assemblage. "Though I am in my 105 year, I am not passed all usefulness: I split my own kindling wood, and build my own fires.— I am the first one up in the morning, and the first one in bed at night, I never sleep or lay down in the day time, but rise at 5 and retire at 7, and this I continue summer and winter. I have always Each city, town and village in a country been temperate, and for over thirty years like the United States should be represent past, I have not tasted a drop of spirituous ed by a live local newspaper, and it would liquors or even cider. I was never sick be well, not only for the people and the in my life so as to require the attendance place so repreesnted, to have a paper of a physician. About 25 years ago, I which would reflect credit on both, but a Pliny Fisk Warner was on Wednesday of broke my thigh by falling on the ice, and paper which would be an honor and a last week, installed pastor over the 1st had a surgeon to set it, but this is the oncredit to the State and the nation. Strang-Congregational Church at the Road Meet-ly time a doctor ever attended me. I live INSTALLMENT OF A PASTOR.-Rev. on plain farmer's diet, drink tea and coffee and eat a very light supper, never eating meat after dinner. I have no doubt it is owing to these abstemious and regular habits, and avoidance of medicine at all little ailments, that my life has been so prolonged. I voted for Gen Washington for President, and have voted at every Presidential election since, and hope to vote at the next election. This is the duty of every Christian freeman." We trust this veteran's hope was fully realized in having an opportunity of voting for the 19th time, to fill one of the most honorable offices that the world presents-that of Chief Executive of the poople of the United States. REVOLUTIONARY RELICS.-We learn from the Boston Transcript that the old "Munroe Tavern" in Lexington, where the wounds of the British troops were dressed after the battle of April 19th 1775, has recently been put in complete repair. The additions made soon after the Revolu tion have been removed, and the original mansion, which is more than 150 years old, will last another century at least, as the old oak timber of the frame is still sound. PETTY BURGLARY.-On Tuesday evening the Store of Mr. J. L. Darrow on Groton Bank, was broken into by removing a panel from one of the outer doors through which the burglars entered, and fully explored the premises. Not finding what they deemed the most desirable articles of plunder, for their purpose, they made a small draft on the drawer of about sixty cents in copper coin, and quietly departed. Mr. D, is doubtless grateful to their forbearance on the occasion, considThe Clark House on Hancock street,ering they scarcely could have got renuLexington, where Samuel Adams and merated for their time and trouble. John Hancock were lodged just previous to the battle of Lexington, is now undergoing some repairs, by which the North-land Geer has been tendered, and has ac· cepted the command of the Plymouth Rock, ern part will be slightly altered. It was the residence of Rev. Jonas Clark, the pat-in place of Capt. J. Stone, lately resigned. riotic pastor of the village church of Lex- The boat passes into experienced and skilington for the half century between 1755 ful hands, and Capt. G. will doubtless susand 1805. He saw some of his neighbors tain the popularity of the fine steamer and parishorers fall in the battle for national independence, and the anniversary The C. Vanderbilt will temporarily take "The manifold blessings received from served in his church during the war. of that outrage was most religiously ob- the place of the Commonwealth in the The Groton Line, and the Worcester take the God have led us, as a Christian people, to first discourse he preached in commemora place of the former in the Norwich Line, set apart universally a day for publicly action of the event, was published and had making the arrangement complete. knowledging our obligations to him. THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING. Governor Buckingham has appointed Thursday, the 29th inst., as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise, and issued his Proclamation in the following excellent and appropriate language : “Believing that such obligations are continually binding upon us, and approving the custom, I hereby appoint THURSDAY, the 29th day of November next, to be observed throughout the Commonwealth, as a day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise. "And I recommend the people of this State to call upon their sons and daughters to return from all their wanderings; and, gathering within their ancestral homes, to acknowledge with heartfelt gratitude the goodness of God, as it has been made manifest to them in their social and family relations, and in his Providence. an extensive circulation, as it contained CITY ITEMS. THE NEW-LONDON NORTHERN RAIL. THE SOUND STEAMERS.-Capt. Cleve under bis command. ACCIDENT TO THE CONNECTICUT.—On Monday evening last, the steamer Connecticut, while on her trip from Allyn's Point, broke her walking beam when about two miles above the city. The prompt attention of the engineer, who was at his post at the moment and instantly shut off the steam, was probably the means of preventing a great amount of injury to the boat, and possibly loss of life. The Connecticut will be towed to New York for repairs. ROAD COMPANY.-This Company having MARRIED. Also, that they publicly praise the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits,' and has crowned the year with his goodness; that they exalt him in the congre- a sufficient guarantee of excellent man- RIEDLE-REINRACKER,-At Mystic Bridge, Oct. Sept. 18th, by Rev. Walter A. Long, Mr. William H. Smith, and Mrs. Mary E. Manley, both of Mystic River. 1st, by Rev. Walter R. Long, Mr. Jonas Riedle and Miss Maria Reinracker, of Mystic Briage. by Rev. A. Clark Bronson, Mr. George Eldroge, and Miss Susan M. Kemp, both of Groton. VANARAKEN-SPICER-In Center Groton, Sept. 30th, by Rev J. E. Wood, Mr. B. F. Vanaraken, of Groton, and Miss Annie M. Spicer, of Stonington. Congregational church, by Rev. A. L. Whitman, Mr. William Dixon Moss and Miss Elizabeth Bazard. gation of his people;' for the Lord is agement, and doubtless the new stock will good, and his mercy is everlasting, and be a good investment to those interested. ELDREDGE-KEMP.-At Mystic River. Oct. 3rd, his truth endureth to all generations; The new Company has our warmest wishthat they praise him for peace and genes for its fullest success. eral health, for abundant harvests, for rewarding industry and virtue, for opportunities and ability to co-operate with the wise and benevolent in their efforts to disseminate the principles of civil liberty and christianity; for the blessings which flow from our institutions of education, charity, and religion; and for the light of the Gospel which illumines our pathway here, and cheers us with the hope of a blessed immortality. DIED. STORE ROBBED.-On Thursday night o last week, the store of Mr. John Jeffrey, MOSS-HAZARD.-In Westerly, Oct. 18th, at the 147 Main Street, was entered by means of false keys, and goods to a considerable amount abstracted. After an unsuccessful attempt to break open the iron safe, the robbers took from the drawer what money Kenyon, was killed instantly by a fall in the ship they could find, and also carried away yard at Oldfield, aged 32 years, 11 months and 19 with them a quantity of cutlery, provis-GAVITT.-At Greenmanville, April 30th, Benjamin ions, &c. The theives, doubtless, are not strangers in the city. KENYON.-In Groton, March 29th, Benjamin F F. Gavitt, was instantly crushed by a timber in the hold of a vessel, in process of building, aged 30 years. The deep toned bell whose slow and measured tolling Led the slow train of mourners through the streets, Long did this heart, by heavenly hosts defended The warrior rests; his spirit blest, beholding Draw near in faith; for Christ beloved are telling, Yes, he is gone, the pilgrim faint and weary, T. A. LADIES DEPARTMENT. From Moore's Rural New Yorker. ter fell and cut my arm I kept quiet because a noise would make Charley cry. I sung him to sleep, and took good care of him, and I thought mother would pity me when she saw my arm-not scold me. But she didn't see it, and when she pulled me and hurt so dreadfully, I couldn't have told her if I had died. If I should be very sick and die like Fannie Hart, and be buried here in this pretty place, where the birds sing so sweetly, I wonder if mother wouldn't come sometime, and weep over my grave, and call me her darling. Oh, I want some one to love me! Lucy Mead tells us at Sabbath school, about heaven, and the kind Saviour who loves little chil "MARY, did you break that large plat.dren, and takes them in his arms when ter while I was out!" Those blissful realms where sin and withering care, so fretful after you were gone that I left Shall set no limits to its bright unfolding Like him of old, who, by divine commission, him a moment, and went to the pantry to “You are a careless, good-för-nothing Father! we thank thee, that in deep affliction, Look up ye saints! for faith's bright heavenly Are echoing now with streams of lofty song; And beauteous bowers and streams, and crystal fountains, Cheer the blest train that moves in joy along They haste with harps to welcome this new comer, They shout for joy along the shining way; Welcome from earth to Heaven's eternal Summer, Welcome from sorrows night to endless day- "And so do I wish." they die, and carries them to that bright, beautiful world-I wish he would come for me now. But she says he doesn't love bad children, and I am so unruly, and think such wicked thoughts when mother gets so angry with me, that I am afraid he would never have me for his child. If mother would only smile as Ella Foster's mother dees, and just say, you must be more careful, dear,' when I dont't mean to do it. I know I could be good. If Jesus did love me as Lucy says he loves little girls, mother would tell him how naughty I am, and then He would hate me, too, Oh, dear! dear !” And the poor little sufferer, bowed low with a load of sorrow too great for her tender years, withes and moans in the deep anguish of a broken heart, until exhausted nature yields the contest, and she sinks into a troubled sleep. such treatment serves to alienate the affecThink you, mother, is it any wonder if tions of a naturally warm-hearted, impulsive child, from home, and, perhaps in time, render her skeptical in regard to the love and care of a kind heavenly Father? Mothers, ye who have these tender plants committed to your charge, be careful that The injudicious mother, not reflecting that her own undeserved censure had provoked the angry retort from her little daughter, seized her by the arm, and with no gentle force inflicted blows that left their impress upon the bare, white should-you do not thoughtlessly wound their seners, but more indelibly upon the plastic mind of the wounded child. sitive natures, and when reproof is necessary, do it in a manner that shall not for a moment cause them to doubt your love. The more we attach ourselves to the re Poor Mary she had none to sympathize with her. Leaving the house she sought a retired spot in the garden, and throwing herself upon a grassy mound, with that abandonment to grief peculiar to childhood, she murmured, with great choking sobs," Mother doesn't love me. O, I wish I was dead! I wish I could die now! Nobody loves me, I am so naughty, mother says, and I can't be good. I tried hard to do every thing just right to-day The glory of a good mañ is the testimoand keep Charley still, and when the plat-ny of a good conscience. fined pleasures of religion and virtue, the more are we persuaded of their eternal duration and improvement; the more we attach ourselves to the transient pleasures of time, the more do we fear to lose them; while the use of them familiarizes and diminishes our enjoyment. |