meeting. This was a small log hut, with the roof covered with bark; it was the last house in the settlement, and remote from any other. Here I passed the night; it was extremely cold, and, in order to get to my bed, I had to climb a small ladder; this I had done before, and slept where I could view the stars through openings in the roof, and sometimes in the morning have found my bed covered with snow. Notwithstanding these inconveniences, I found a very intelligent and agreeable family. The gentleman had a liberal education, and held a Colonel's commission. His lady was very accomplished, could converse freely on almost any subject, and was well acquainted with the writings of some of the most popular authors. They had seen better days, but yet were contented and happy, though living in this small secluded way. I have often found in my travels some, who, though living as it were in obscurity, were people of refinement and intelligence.

Several years ago, a friend of mine, in company with another gentleman, was travelling over the Alleghany mountains, and, being thirsty, called at a little hut, remote from other inhabitants, and asked for a draught of water. An old gentleman came to the door, received them very courteously, and invited them in; a young lady,

instead of bringing water, brought them milk and apples. They wished to pay for their entertainment, but he would receive nothing, and appeared quite hurt that they should offer it. My friend observed that they were highly gratified with the affability and pleasing address of the gentleman, and could with pleasure have listened for hours to his conversation. This gentleman they found to be General Sinclair, and the young lady was his grand-daughter.

After attending all the appointments round Norridgewock Circuit, and administering the ordinances, I returned to Readfield.

While I was on this circuit I became acquainted with a gentleman who was a physician, and one of the most influential men in the place where he resided, and a man of piety. He had formerly been an infidel, but his character in other respects was unexceptionable. This man was awakened in rather a remarkable manner. He had a little daughter about eight years old, who had made a profession of religion, and gave good evidence that she was truly converted. He went one day to his barn, and thought he heard some one at prayer; he listened and found it was his little girl, who happened to be be at that time praying for him. She prayed in the most fervent manner that her dear father might believe

in the Lord Jesus Christ, and that his mind might be wrought upon by the Spirit of God.

Although an infidel, he had frequently attended public worship, but his heart was never truly affected till he heard his own child praying particularly for him. From this circumstance he was led to reflect upon his past life-how he had mis-spent his time-had never searched the Scriptures, to see if these things were so-and that he had never felt one emotion of love to God on whom he was dependent for every mercy, while his little girl considered of these things, could praise God, and pray, not only for herself, but for him. He soon embraced religion, was a class-leader, and very useful in the church.

I was acquainted with another gentleman who had been infidel in his principles, and paid little or no attention to the Sabbath or religion. One day he heard that a certain preacher, much celebrated for his ministerial talents, was going to preach, and he thought he would go and hear him. When he came to the meeting he found there was to be no preaching but a prayer-meeting. He felt great opposition arise in his heart to the meeting, aud what appeared to him more disgusting, a young lady prayed. He thought he would stay till she had closed her prayer, and then would leave the meeting; but before she

concluded, his heart was touched by the Spirit of God, through her instrumentality. He saw himself a sinner lost and undone, and fled to Christ for refuge. It was not long before he came out happy in religion, maintained the Christian character, and was an ornament to his profession.. He was soon after taken sick with the consumption, and died. I had several meetings at his house while he was sick, and have heard him recommend religion in a very convincing manner. He gave the young lady, who was instrumental of his conversion, a Bible, to keep in memory of him. When death came he was ready, and departed in the triumphs of faith.

Heaven waits not the last momont; owns her friends
On this side death, and points them out to men ;
A lecture, silent, but of sovereign power;

To vice, confusion and to virtue, peace.

YOUNG.

CHAPTER V.

WHEN I was at Norridgewock I heard of a family residing there, that had suffered much in coming from Canada through the wilderness to Kennebec. A book concerning it had been published, but, having a curiosity to hear it from their own lips, I called to see them, and requested them to give me an account of it. The man's name was Forbes. He very willingly complied with my request, and related the account as follows:

"I lived," said he, "in Canada, among a people that were principally Roman Catholics—and, being myself a Presbyterian, could not enjoy myself with them, and moved from there that I might enjoy greater privileges.

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Having a desire to reside in some part of the United States, I agreed with two Dutchmen, who professed to be acquainted with the way, to guide me through the wilderness to Kennebec river.

"Accordingly in the month of March we took our effects, in what is called an Indian sledge,