The Hon. PRENTISS MELLEN, late Senator in Congress, has been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Maine, with a salary of $1800 per ann.

We have, says the Detroit Gazette, of June 30, been favoured with a letter from a gentleman who is with Gov. Cass, which contains important information. It is dated "Saut of St. Mary. June 17."

"A Treaty of Cession, at this place, was yesterday concluded by the Goversour, with some of the Chiefs of the Chippawa nation. The absolute necessity of this cession, to the preservation of peace and friendship with the upper nations, renders it highly important and advantageous to our govern

ment.

"The facilities which this point has always afforded to men not well disposed toward the American government, t to enter its territory, and disturb its tranquility, by poisoning the minds of the Indians with insidious counsels, and go with presents, have been too long and advantageously made use of. By establishing a post at this place, these facilities are entirely destroyed. This point may be considered the true key to the upper country.-We shall guard the only channel of communicationprotect our traders-give confidence to those savages favourably disposed, and intimidate and chastise those men who. have heretofore not been affected by a distant force. For these reasons, the Saut of St. Mary must be considered a station quite as important as any out post now established; and it is presumed government will soon realize every advantage expected from the occupation of this position. The lands around the Saut, appear to be susceptible of cultivation. I think the soil well adapted to wheat and corn. The white fish taken at these rapids are delicious. Great quantities are caught daily-they are the chief food of the inhabitants."

It is stated that the crop of grapes in Vevay, Indiana, will be more abundant this season, than it was the last. There are about 24 acres under cultiva tion, which at the last vintage, yielded upwards of 5000 gallons of wine, besides a vast quantity of grapes for oth

er purposes.

Of the settlements on the North

Western Coast but little information is before the public. We have lately seen it stated that The most important settlement of the U. S. is ten degrees southward of the Russian settlement at Kamschatka. A long extent of coast was obtained from the natives, which was settled under the direction of Mr. Astor as President,—subsequently the Americans destroyed the British fleet in the Pacific Ocean, which was emPorter, who proposed this underta ployed in the Whale fishery. Captain king, was afterwards made prisoner on board the Essex, and the English sent vessels to destroy all the American trading magazines, on the Sandwich lumbia. The Americans, hearing of Islands, and at the mouth of the Cotheir intention, sold out to the Canadians, and thus the British were foiled, have tried to form new settlements, Since these operations, the Americans and the English have watched their well as the movements of the Russians. movements with great jealousy, as The latter, however are making great

exertions to make themselves masters of the trade of the north-west of A

merica, to draw over the hunters and fishermen on their side, that they may be enabled to supply the Chinese exclusively with furs.

Pitcairn's Island.-A subscription was on the 1st of September last commenced at Calcutta, for supplying the inhabitants of Pitcairn's island with implements of husbandry, and other useful articles. It will be recollected that this island was visited by Captain Folger of this country, and subsequently, by Captain Henderson an Englishman. The inhabitants of the island, are the descendants of the mutineers of the Bounty. About 3000 rupees, were expended at Calcutta in articles for their benefit. Among the articles which have been provided, besides useful tools and implements of husbandry, are some live stock, two chests of fruit trees, secured for a long voyage, one keg of Marrowfat peas, two boxes of vegetables and a select assortment of seeds and stones for sowing and planting, suited to the soil and climate of Pitcairn's Island, from Dr. Wallich, superintendant of the Botanic Garden; a strong boat, of which the islanders were much in want, and, we are glad to add, some elementary tracts, and a

few Bibles and prayer-books. These articles are to be delivered by Captain Henderson who sailed from Calcutta. In the ware-house of the English East-India Company, is deposited for sale, a golden image of Vishnu. This image was found at Nassick, in May, 1818, with jewels and other property, belonging to his highness Sereemunt Maharajah Bagee Row Peishwa Row Pundit Purdham Bahauder. It was made in the year 1707, of the finest gold of Mount Ophir, and weighs three Hundred and seventy tolas. "It has ever since been preserved with the highest veneration as one of the principal household deities in the family of Leewajee and his descendants. Anumerous and expensive establishment of Brahmins and other attendants were constantly maintained for it. It ac

companied the late Peishwa in all his pilgrimages in a state palanquin, escorted by part of his choicest troops. In this manner the idol was sent to Nassick during the late Mahratta war, when it was discovered by the British authorities and sent to Poonah, with the rest of the property found at Nassick to the Hon. Mr. Elphinstone, who directed Capt. Fearon to dispose of the same on account of the Government.

In Venice, 33,000 persons are pensioned by the State, among which are all the Gondoliers, and a great number of Priests.

Louvel the assassin of the Duke of Berri, was executed on the 7th of June.

Sandt, the murderer of Kotzebue, was executed in Frankfort on the 20th of May.

DIED, in New-Brunswick, New-Jersey, on the 11th of May, 1820, the Rev. LEVER ETT IF. HUNTINGTON, Pastor of the Presbyterian church in that place.

His remains were interred May 14th, and a Sermon delivered from Rev. xiv, 13. by the Rev. Dr. Miller of the Princeton Theological Seminary; of which we have been favoured with the following extract :

"These remarks apply, in all their force, to that excellent man, whose mortal remains we have just committed to the house appointed for all living.

"This highly respected and beloved brother, whose departure we now deplore, was a native, as is known to you all, of the State of Connecticut, and the son of a worthy minister of the gospel. He was educated in Yale College, and passed through the usual course of study in that

venerable seat of Science with honour.And there he obtained, as he hoped, what is infinitely better than all earthly science, that knowledge of the only true God, and of Jesus Christ whom he hath sent, which is life eternal. There also he became a member of that Church of Christ of which he was destined afterwards to be an ornament and a minister. Not long af ter leaving College, he commenced the study of the law, in the city of New-York; but before the time came in which he was to begin the practice of that honourable profession, his growing sense of the importance of divine things, of the value of immortal souls, and of the paramount glories of the Redeemer's kingdom, impelled

him to abandon his first purpose, and to resolve to devote himself to the ministry of reconciliation. In a short time after forming this determination, he entered the Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian church, at Princeton, and was a member of the FIRST CLASS that ever passed through that institution. On the character which he sustained in that school of the Prophets, I will not now trust my feelings to dwell. How pious, exemplary, and amiable he was ;-how respected and beloved, both by his teachers and his companioas in study, the solemn scene of this day brings forcibly to my mind and calls up many a tender recollection.

"When our departed friend and brother, entered on the work of the holy minis try, it was in a manner which might have been expected of one who engaged in it from the heart. His ardent piety, his di gence, his fidelity, his enlightened and pre cious instructions, and his steady perse verance in labour, in season and out o season, were too conspicuously displayed to have been overlooked, or to be forgot ten by any. But on this subject, I need not dwell. He has left among you mont ments of his zeal, his faithfulness, his la bours in teaching from house to house, is visiting the sick and dying, in counselling. instructing and catechising, in addition t all his more public services, the recollec tion of which I have no doubt will be long cherished by you, and of which, I trus many memorials, many precious memori als, will appear at the resurrection of the just

"But his labours were not confined to this congregation; nor were his plans of usefulness of the small or narrow kind. He was eminently A PUBLIC SPIRITED MAN, and was ready, whenever he considered duty as calling him, to go forward with alacrity, with energy, and with indefatigable ardour, in any undertaking, however difficult, in any labour, however severe, until he attained his purpose, if it were possible to attain it. Yes, my friends, we have all reason-the church at large has reason, to love and honour the memory of that precious man so prematurely cut down-prematurely, I mean, so far as we are able to see and to judge; but it is not prematurely in fact. Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints. What he does we know not now, but we shall know hereafter; and then shall we be ready to say of this, as well as of every other dispensation-He hath done all things well.

"With respect to the private and domestie character of our dear departed brother, I shall not enlarge. Those whom I address need no testimony of mine to the excellence of this part of his character. It was exhibited every day and hour in the midst of you. How amiable his social character-how fervent and uniform his friendship-how active his benevolence bow endearing his disposition and deportment in all the walks of domestic life, all who had an opportunity of witnessing can testify. O how many, in different parts of our country, when intelligence of the event which has clad this house in mourn ing, shall reach their ears, will be ready to give vent to their feelings in the language of ancient friendship-O my brother, I am distressed for thee, my brother, very pleasant hast thou been unto me.

"But he is no more ours. The faithful minister-the affectionate husband-the tender parent-the amiable and beloved friend is gone. Not lost; but translated to a higher and better world. May we all be enabled to walk in the light of his example, and be prepared for that glorious inberitance which, we trust, he now enjoys.

"With the surviving widow and children, and all the other relatives of our departed brother, we cordially sympathize Their loss is, indeed, great, as well as that of the church. BUT IT IS THE LORD, who has bereaved both; LET HIM DO WHAT SEENETH GOOD IN HIS SIGHT. May that all wise and all gracious Sovereign who has indicted the heavy, heavy stroke, send the balm of consolation! May the legacy of the many prayers, the bright example, which their departed friend has left them, prove a rich blessing to them in time and eternity and may they all, at length, be prepared to spend a blissful eternity together.

"My respected fathers and brethren in the ministry. Another of our fellow-la

bourers is gone. O what a solemn call is this to us! LET US WORK THE WORK of HIM THAT SENT US WHILE IT IS DAY! Let US BE ALSO READY! For we know not when the master of the house will come. But blessed, thrice blessed will that servant be, whom his Lord, when he cometh, shall find doing his will.

"To the people of this Congregation, the death of their beloved Pastor speaks in language of the most impressive kind.

"And, first, let me address the FRIENDS OF CHRIST in this church. My christian brethren, some of you, perhaps a considerable number under God, owe your awakening, and your introduction to the christian church to the beloved minister who has just left us. And many more of you, will have reason to bless his memory to all eternity for that instruction, edification and comfort, which he was made the means of imparting to your hearts. He is now gone! Gone тO HIS FATHER AND OUR FATHER, TO HIS GOD AND OUR GOD! But he has left you many memorials of his pious fidelity. Cherish the memory of his graces and virtues, as well as of his labours; and strive to be followers of him as he followed Christ. THOUGH DEAD, HE YET SPEAKETH. Though his cold lips have ceased to proclaim the message of grace, and his withered hand to point out the road to life; yet, I trust, his example, his instructions, and his prayers will not soon be forgotten. Let us all study to profit by them while we live. I charge you, my christian friends, over the remains of your beloved minister, that you henceforward bend your supreme attention, to a happy meeting with him round the eternal throne; and that you strive and pray to carry as many as possible with you to that place of blessedness. Thus may a rich and

ABUNDANT ENTRANCE BE ADMINISTERED TO US INTO THE EVERLASTING KINGDOM OF Our LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST; and thus may we all rejoice together in the kingdom of eternal glory!

"To such of you, my dear hearers, as remain enemies to God, and of course, strangers to the faith and hope of his people, the death of your Pastor is an event of the most solemn nature, and ought deeply to affect your hearts. He has gone to give an account of his ministry, and in a little while you will all follow him to the same bar, to give an account of the manner in which you have received his ministrations in the Lord. Yes, brethren, HE has terminated his earthly labours; but, be assured, you have not yet done with them! The solemn account between the great God and you, for having enjoyed them is yet to be settled. O, brethren, if you remain strangers to the grace of the Gospel, how will you bear to meet your faithful minister before THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST? How will you bear to behold his beloved form there standing as a witness

against you? How will you bear to recollect his entreaties, his warnings, his exhortations, his prayers, in the great day of the Lord? Better-infinitely better for you that you HAD NEVER BEEN BORN, than meet him in your present condition. My dear brethren! let the death of your Pastor sink deep into your hearts. O let this event-this solemn event be found the means, by the grace of God, of making that saving impression upon you, which his life and his labours failed of effecting? His death, my friends, is THE LAST of those things concerning him for which you must give an account. God grant that you may do it with joy, and not with grief!-God grant that you may have grace given you to take refuge in the Saviour! and then you will meet HIM as well as his SERVANT, at last, with JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF GLORY! Amen!"

Departed this life, at New-Hartford, Con. on the 28th of May last, in the 67th year of her age, NANCY PITCHFORD, a person of colour. Her mother was a native of Guinea; and, at the age of 12 years, while taking an evening walk in company with a neighbouring girl, was torn from parents and home forever. The subject of this notice spent in servitude the first 40 years of her life. Her master, Mr. Benjamin Henshaw of Middletown, so far supplied her with the means of intellectual and moral culture, that her society in the estimation of his own children, was not despicable. One of these, with whom she spent a few of the last years of her life, and at whose house she died, said, on the day of her funeral, from a heart bursting with grief; "Ah! she was to me a sister!"

Previously to her possession of natural liberty, Nancy, "by the grace of God that bringeth salvation," equally to the bond and the free, was enabled "to enjoy the glorious liberty of the children of God." To an unhappy violence of natural temper succeeded a tranquility which nothing could easily ruffle, and a sweetness which could better be perceived and admired than described. Even the frolicksome impertinence of children, who in noisy groups, not unfrequently called her patience into exercise, was never known, by a daily observer, to dis

turb for a moment the serenity of her countenance. Her industry was as conspicuous as her amiableness of disposition. And no less remarkable were her prudence and economy, but it was religion which gave the distinguishing trait of her character. For about twenty years she was a valuable member of the Church of Christ. Early in her christian course, as one who was then a member of her master's family informs the writer of this ar ticle, it was ber custom to withdraw at stated hours, twice a day, apparently for the enjoyment of private devotion. To the adoption and continuance of this practice, as an important means of grace, may probably be traced the correctness of her life and the ardour of her piety. On the evening before her death, she was observ ed to spend in retirement, a longer season than usual. Being at this time in ordinary health, the God whom she served, seems to have led her, by a gracious influ ence, to prepare for her approaching exit The general esteem, which she deserved and possessed, appears in the fact, that pious females of the first respectability, received her visits without a sense of intrusion on her part, or of personal sacrifice on their own.

We come now to the article in the life of Nancy Pitchford which more particularly deserves to "be told for a memorial of her." She saved from the earnings of her indus try, more than 400 dollars—and this, after having been 40 years in slavery; and from the allowance of only four shillings a week; and besides her ordinary liberality, which was very considerable, to the needy; and also the price of membership, in a number of charitable societies, to which she belonged. This sum with the exception of the necessary charges of her last sickness and funeral, she has left, by will, to be appropriated to the advance ment of the cause of Christ in heathen lands, under the direction of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.

This subject of the grace of God expired after the short but painful illness of six or eight hours.-We will only direct the attention of our readers, to the consideration of the question whether it is safe to furnish slaves with moral and religious instruction.