Rev. R. Trotter-W. Hurry, Esq.-John Symonds, L.L.D.-Peter Kennedy, M.D.—Rev. T. Urwick. This Feb. 10, at Morpeth, aged 75, the mitted to the serious attention of the Rev. ROBERT TROTTER, 51 years Clergy, Nobility and Gentry, newly the much-respected Minister of a dis- associated, by a Layman," who has been senting congregation in that place. generally understood to be the respectFeb. 15, at Normanston, Norfolk, aged able nobleman before mentioned. These 67, WILLIAM HURRY, Esq. formerly Hints which proposed a revisal of the an eminent merchant and ship-owner established creeds and service as a most of Great Yarmouth. He was a Dis- powerful means of national reformation, senter and a Unitarian, a friend of called forth" an Apology for the Licivil and religious liberty, much re- turgy and Clergy of the Church of spected for integrity and benevolence. England," by a Clergyman. He has left numerous descendants. One alarmed churchman in opposing the of his sons is Mr. Ives Hurry, who author of the Hints, is not sparing of has been for nearly years detained his invectives against Dr. S. who took at Verdun in France, under circum- occasion to defend himself on the pubstances of peculiar severity and in- lication of " Observations on the exjustice. pediency of revising the present verFeb. 17, at St. Edmund's Hill near sion of the epistles in the New Tes Bury, aged 77, JOHN SYMONDS, tamem", which appeared in 1794, and L. L. D. Professor of Modern History was the completion of his plan. There in the University of Cambridge, having is some account of the controversy exsucceeded Gray the Poet in 1771, cited by the Hints in the 1st volume under the patronage of the Duke of of the memoirs of Wakefield, who wrote Grafton, Chancellor of that University, a pamphlet upon the occasion. Dr. S. with whom he always lived in habits is quoted with great re pect by Archof intimate acquaintance. He was bishop Newcome, as one of his authoalso for many years Recorder of Bury. rities in the " Historical View of the Besides other Tracts, Dr. S. pub- English Biblical Translations." lished in 1777, "Remarks on the Feb. 17, at Aylesbury, after an illHistory of Colonization of the free ness of a few days, PETER KENStates of Antiquity," 4to. and com- NEDY, M. D. "He was a native of municated to Young's "Annals of Ireland, but received his education on Agriculture" several articles on the the continent, where he acquired a Italian mode of farming. But the perfect knowledge of the French and writings by which he is most dis- Italian languages, which he spoke with tinguished are those which have pro- fluency and precision. After residing cured him a respectable rank among at Rome for a considerable time, he Biblical Critics, and for which, as came to England and settled at Aylesmight be expected, he has passed bury, where he continued till the through evil report and good report. time of his death. He was an affecIn 1789, he published "Observations tionate husband. As a companion his on the expediency of revising the four society was entertaining, and his temGospels and the Acts of the Apos- per cheerful. Blest with a handsometles," 4to. He compares our com- competency, and fond of retirement, mon version with several translations he did not seek extensive practice, but in different languages, and points out its principal defects, contending that a version of the scriptures should be as literal as the genius of the English tongue will allow. In the preface the author takes occasion to express in Feb. 26, Rev. THOMAS URWICK, very affectionate terms, his respect (see p. 161) Concerning this truly re for the character of Mr. Harmer, spectable divine, it may be added to then lately deceased and well-known by the account with which one of his his "Observations on divers passages friends obliged us, that his religious of Scripture" with whom he was connected, by near neighbourhood as well as by congenial pursuits. At the same time with Dr. S's "Observations," were published "Hints sub was at all times forward to afford professional assistance to the poor and afflicted. He published an account of the distemper in the Aylesbury Gaol in 1784." opinions were by no means what are called orthodox, nor could he, we ap prehend, be justly said to believe a Trinity in any sense. He was at the same time unaccustomed in his dis Rev. F. Urwick-Mrs. Kennaway-Mr. G. Wansey. Courses to oppose that doctrine. He preaching of Mr. U. Those Divines, would also frequently express, at least (we speak not of the latter years in conversation, his regret at the pre- of Watts,) were professed believers valence, however gradual, of the op- in the Trinity, and held the five points posite opinion, that our Saviour, with in the Calvinistic sense; though possess all his divine powers and communi- ing a predominant turn to practical cations, was really and simply a man. religion, they failed to satisfy their more These were the circumstances, which doctrinal brethren. Mr. U. on the congained, we are persuaded, for Mr. trary, instead of teaching the Trinity Urwick with many Calvinists, that and the Calvinistic points, was accusreputation which otherwise his excellent tomed to enforce the duties of a holy character, with such in ufficient claims life from views and expectations comto Orthodoxy would have failed to pro- mon to all Christians. cure. It is but justice to the recol- The writer who has occasioned these lection of his valuable acquaintance, remarks, appears to have forgotten how to add that he maintained a cordial many theological schools there have intercourse with those Christians by the been between those of Watts and progress of whose opinions he too often Priestley. suffered his mind to be disturbed: Thus practising his own advice in the funeral Sermon for his friend Mr. Farmer. He takes occasion somewhere in that Sermon to inculcate candour amidst disagreeing opinions in the present state, from the rather novel supposition that even in a future state there will not exist on every subject a uniformity of sentiment. good authority, to strip Orthodoxy of the borrowed plumes with which she had adorned herself. At the same time we are not surprised, that any persons should desire to rank such a man as Mr. U. in their communion. Were it of any consequence to place Mr. U. any where but in the school of Christ, he might perhaps be classed with such Divines as Martin Tomkins, who maintained against Watts the doctrine of One God the Father only, and yet formed very high ideas of the preexistent dignity of Christ, and the influence of his death upon the pardon of sin, though far removed from the The above was written for insertion Calvinistic doctrines of satisfaction and in our last number, but omitted for imputed righteousness. We have been want of room. very unexpectedly called to extend this We have since read an account of article, thinking it our duty upon such Mr. Urwick, in the Obituary of the Gentleman's Magazine, which contains the following pas age:" He might be called a Dissenter of the Old School; educated under Doddridge, he carried the principles of his tutor with him to the grave. Far removed from the Socinianism and semi-scepticism of many modern Dissenters, he gloried in maintaining the doctrines of Christianity, plainly, as he thonght, revealed in the Gospel, and explained by Howe, Watts, and Doddridge, amongst the Dissenters, and Divines of the same sentiments in the established Church." This attempt to connect Socinians and Sc.p. tics is quite worthy of the publication where it appeared, and which has so long been as notorious for theological rancour as it is respectable on many other accounts. The other attempt to make Mr. U. " a Dissenter of the March 10, at Warminster, aged 50, Old School," which if it means any- Mr. GEORGE WANSEY, a member thing must mean that he was a Cal- of the Unitarian Congregation in that vinistic Dissenter, we are persuaded place. "He was by nature endowed will fail with any who are acquainted with a clear and comprehensive unwith the writings of the Divines men- derstanding, which had been improved tioned, and were familiar with the by education and enlarged by study in At the house of Mr. C. Stower, Paternoster Row, March the first, in the 56th year of her age, Mrs. HAN NAH KENNAWAY, daughter of the late Mr. Robert Kennaway, of Exeter, Her piety was sincere and unaffected, and her fortitude under many severe trials, evinced a firmness of mind seldom equalled. Her good sense, and cheerful and affectionate disposition endeared her to all who knew her. Her death is a loss to those who were connected with her by the ties of nature and affection, which time and the hopes of a better world only can soften. S. every branch of literature, yet he delighted not in a vain display of his acquirements but was anxious only to make his abilities useful both to him self and others. He was snatched away from his admiring friends by a rapid and violent disorder, at that period of life when from the, strength of his constitution aided by temperance, they had promised themselves a long enjoy ment of the benefit of his virtues." March 16, in consequence of being crushed by a waggon, Mr. KYDD WAKE, who was convicted in 1796, as it has been thought by many, on insufficient evidence, upon a charge of insulting the King on his way to the Parliament. His sentence was very severe and generally so considered at the time. He was "imprisoned and kept to hard labour in Gloucester Gaol for five years, and to stand once in the pillory." To mitigate this sentence would have been a graceful act of prerogative, as the offence charged was against the royal person, but the ministry of that day do not appear to have recommended mercy,and the whole penal y was exacted. Mr. K. W. after his enlargement, published some account of the transaction for which he was accused and of his sufferings in prison. On Sunday, the 22nd of March, at Newbury in Berkshire, in the 21st year of his age, after a long, lingering, and painful illness, which he bore with the most exemplary fortitude, with that resignation and patient submission to the Almighty disposer of events, which dignify the Christian, and adorn human nature, Mr WILLIAM GRIGG, youngest Son of Mr Samuel Grigg, of that place. A youth of unsullied in tegrity, possessed of the most amiable, placid, and benevolent disposition. In him were seen piety towards God, and good-will towards men, inseparably united. A most affectionate and dutiful son, a faithful and sincere friend, a social and an agreeable companion. Religious without enthusiasm, of strict yirtue, and unaffected Christian piety. With these qualities his end terminated in peace, and his death was serene and happy. He sleeps in Jesus, and a blessed and glorious immortality awaits him. The remembrance of his worth, will cause the eyes of his afflicted relatives, to stream with the tears of love and sorrow, and his loss will be severely felt and deeply regretted by all who had the happiness of sharing his ace quaintance. Reader! whoever thou art! reflect on him! Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. S. April 21, at Drapers-hall, London, the Rev. GEORGE WALKER, late of Waventree in Lancashire, F. R. S and President of the Literary Society at Manchester, and formerly Minister of a congregation of Protestant Dissenters at Nottingham. Of this gentleman we hope to give some further account, in a future Number. At Paris, M. De LALANDE, the celebrated French Astronomer, in the 77th year of his age. In the year 1788, one year before the commencement of the French Revolution, M, de Lalande re-published his journey through Italy, in which he quotes some elegant Italian Stanzas which had been extant a number of years, that are predictive of a great Prince who should come from beyond the Alps and restore Italy to her former rank among the nations. M. De LOLME author of the celebrated work on the Constitution of England, died a few months since in one of the most retired pa ts of Switzerland, to which he withdrew from England about five or six years ago. The house he inhabited in the village of Swen, which was last summer visited by a dreadful fall of part of a neighbouring mountain, and a rapid inundation, was swept away about six weeks after his decease, with near 200 inhabitants. RELIGIOUS, AND POLITICO-RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS. INTELLIGENCE. Meeting will be omitted the present • UNITARIAN FUND.-The mem- year, and that the annual Sermon will bers of this society will please to take be preached on Wednesay the 21st of Oct. potice, that the Whitsuntide Half-Yearly Application is intended to be made to 1 a highly respectable and popular preacher 19th of May, at the Meeting-house UNITARIAN BOOK SOCIETY.The Anniversary of this Society was holden on Thursday the 23d inst. at the London Coffee House, Ludgate Hill. The business was transacted before dinner. A pleasing Report was read from the New Testament Committee, by which it appears that the subscriptions have exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the friends of the design that it will be put to press without delay-and that two editions, one small, one large, will be printed, on which account further aid will be necessary. An addition was made to the preamble of the Rules, with a view to open the door to some Unitarians, who have considered the expression, now amended, as a bar to their entering the Society. The Preamble de clares that Jesus Christ is not God's Vicegerent to the word Vicegerent are to be added the words IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE WORLD. WIDOWS' FUND.-The annual Sermon for this Institution for relieving the necessitous widows of Protestant Dissenting Ministers of the Three Denominations, was preached in the meeting-house in the Old Jewry, by the Rev. W. Jay, of Bath, on Thursday, the 16th inst. The subscribers and friends to the Charity, afterwards dined together at the New London Tavern, Cheapside. The collection after Sermon, and the subscription at the dinner, amounted, we are happy to state, to more than Four Hundred Pounds. YORK ACADEMY.-Considerable The Secretary stated that the Society efforts are making by the friends of was in a more flourishing condition this excellent institution to obtain for than it had been in since its establish- it the patronage of the Unitarian pubment. About 50 gentlemen sate down lic, and not we learn without success. to dinner. W. Smith, Fsq. late mem- A Sermon and a public collection in ber of Parliament for Norwich, was behalf of it, were lately had at Mansin the Chair. The greatest harmony field, Nottingham, and the same aid and cordiality prevailed in the com- has been rendered it in other places. pany, and the day was unexception- The papers in our Magazine on the ably pleasant. The toasts were few subject, have excited enquiry and not and select; they were neatly prefaced a little interest, with regard to the by the chairman, and called up various Academy, and the "Accidental Dis gentlemen to address the company. coverer," whose enquiry gave rise to Mr. Smith left the chair at 8 o'clock, the discussion, has sent the Editor of when it was taken by Mr. Rutt. Before the Monthly Repository an offer in nine o'clock the company had de- his real name, of an annual subscripparted. tion to it of Five Guineas. GENERAL BAPTISTS' ASSEMBLY. This annual meeting will be holden on the Tuesday in Whitsun-week, the POLITICO-RELIGIOUS. Mr. FOX. It will be recollected that a pamphlet appeared soon after the death of this ever-to-be-lamented Patriot under the title of "Circum- the natural course of social improvement stantial Details of his long Illness and in Africa; and that the way will be last Moments," by a person boasting thereby opened for introducing the comof a seven year's intimacy with the de- forts and arts of a more civilized state parted Statesman. It has come to a of society. third edition. Mr. B. Flower has re- That the happiest effects may be reaviewed it in the second Number of sonably anticipated from diffusing usehis Political Review, and assures us FROM ful knowledge, and exciting industry, AUTHORITY, (we believe the authority among the inhabitants of Africa; and from of Lori Holland, whose words also we obtaining and circulating throughout believe Mr. F. uses,)" that the an- this country, more ample and authentic ecdotes are not derived from authen- information concerning the agricultural tic sources; that the pamphlet is little and commercial interests of that vast else than a tissue of falsehoods, several continent; and that through the judiof which are as improbable as they cious prosecution of these benevolent enare unsupported by evidence. The deavours, we may ultimately look foraccount of Mr. Fox's last moments copied ward to the establishment, in the room from the public prints, is genuine the of that traffic by which the African last words of this illustrious statesman, pronounced while his nearest and dearest relatives and friends were standing by his dying bed, were-GOD BLESS YOU BLESS YOU-AND YOU ALL-I DIE HAPPY I PITY YOU." AFRICAN INSTITUTION. THE happy event of the abolition of the Slave Trade by Great Britain, has encouraged the friends of humanity to contiuue their exertions. On the 14th inst. a meeting, convened by public advertisement, was holden at Freemason's Hall, and very numerous'y attended, "The Duke of Gloucester, who has distinguished himself among the royal family by his opposition to Slave Trade, took the chair upon this occasion. continent has been so long degraded, of a legitimate and far more extended commerce, beneficial alike to the natives of Africa and to the manufacturers of Great Britain and Ireland. That the present period is eminently fitted for prosecuting these benevolent designs, since the suspension, during the war, of that large share of the Slave Trade which has commonly been carried on by France, Spain, and Holland; will when combined with the effect of the Abolition Laws of Great Britain, America and Denmark, produce nearly the entire cessation of that traffic along a line of coast extending between two and three thousand miles in length, and thereby affording a peculiarly favorable opportunity for giving a new direction to the industry and commerce of Africa. That for these purposes a society be immediately formed, to be called the AFRICAN INSTITUTION. Earl Spencer, thought that every good man must concur in giving his support to the accomplishment of such an object. He expressed his satisfaction in having this opportunity of publicly declaring his sentiments, as he had been prevented by severe indisposition, from joining his voice with those who carried the Abolition of the Slave Trade through Parliament. The Duke opened the meeting by a short address on the utility of an Institution, which should have for its object the civilization of one quarter of the globe, and congratulated the country that the beneficent labours of Mr. Wilberforce, were at last likely to be crowned with complete success. He then recevied from that gentleman and read from the chair, the following resolutions. That this meeting is deeply impressed with a sense of the enormous wrongs which the natives of Africa have suffered in their intercourse with Europe, and froma desire to repair those wrongs, as well as from general feelings of benevolence, is anxious to adopt such meaMr. Wilberforce, said that the great sures as are best calculated to promote barrier to the improvement of Africa their civilization and happiness. was now removed, and it only remainedThat the approaching cessation of to begin the work of bestowing the the Slave Trade, hitherto carried on by blessings, of civilized society upon that Great Britain, America, and Denmark, country. It would be their duty to will, a considerable degree, remove proceed with a deliberation worthy of the barrier which has so long obstructed the greatness of the cause; not to at |