doctrines God hath joined together. The rejecters of atonement frustrate grace and the death of Christ. The solifidian makes void the law. He, who spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, shall he not with him also freely give all things? all things connected with our interest in this greatest gift. No conclusion can be plainer. The gospel of the grace of God, which the chief of the apostles preached with all assiduity and zeal, he comprehends in two words, repentance and faith. These he considered as of the highest importance. Having constantly testified them, on all occasions, public and private, he was assured that he had declared the whole counsel of God; and called upon the pastors of Ephesus to bear witness that he was pure from the blood of all men. Reviewing this apostolic course, and resolved to persevere in it amidst all trials, he was confident of a glorious issue. His solemn charge in this connexion, to the Ephesian pastors, implies, that Christ's ministers then take heed to themselves and to Christ's flock, when they plainly, continually, and forcibly preach faith and repentance to all men every where. All evangelical preaching is practical. These things I will that thou affirm constantly; that is, "free grace through Jesus Christ our Saviour" in the " justification" of sinners; "regeneration, the renewing of the Holy Ghost," and "the hope of eternal life;" these things affirm constantly, to the intent, that believers might be careful to maintain good works. Doctrinal points should be discussed in a manner adapted to warm and improve the heart, as well as to inform the judgment. Let their religious uses be pointed out and applied in an impressive manner. No doctrine of religion can be treated properly, unless it is shewn to be of use in regulating our affections and passions, and in the conduct of life. Ye are, said Jesus to his ministers, the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. It behoves us to be blameless and harmless, the sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom we should shine as lights in the world; holding forth the word of life. Upon their maintaining this character depend consequences of high moment to themselves, to their hearers, to the church, and to the world. Sound doctrine and a good conversation in Christ will best put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. To keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace should be the mutual care of all denominations. For there is one body, and one Spirit, even as we are called in one hope of our calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in us all. As many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them and mercy, through Jesus Christ. Miscellaneous. CONSTITUTION OF PHILLIPS' ACADEMY. The seminary, of which the following is the Constitution, was the first of the kind established in America. Many others have since been founded on similar principles, and the means of good education, in consequence, have been increased and extensively diffused. Many, who have been concerned in forming similar institutions, as well as others, have requested copies of this Constitution, as a model for their imitation. For the gratification of such applicants, and to disseminate a knowledge of the principles on which this flourishing seminary was founded, it is now, for the first time, made public. CONSTITUTION. A SHORT reflection upon the grand design of the GREAT PARENT of the Universe in the creation of mankind, and on the improvements of which the mind is capable both in knowledge and virtue, as well as upon the prevalence of ignorance and vice, disorder and wickedness; and upon the direct tendency and certain issue of such a course of things, must occasion in a thoughtful mind, an earnest solicitude to find the source of these evils and their remedy; and a small acquaintance with the qualities of young minds, how susceptible and tenacious they are of impressions, evidences that youth is the important period, on the improvement or neglect of which depend the most important consequences to individuals themselves and the community. A serious consideration of the ' premises, and an observation of the growing neglect of youth have excited in us a painful anxiety for the event, and determined us to make, in the following conveyance, a humble dedication to our HEAVENLY BENEFACTOR of the ability, wherewith he has blessed us, to lay the foundation of a public Free School or Academy. for the purpose of instructing youth, not only in English and Latin Grammar, Writing, Arithmetic, and those sciences, where. in they are commonly taught, but more especially to learn them the great end and real business of living. Earnestly wishing that this institution may grow and flour, ish; that the advantages of it may be extensive and lasting; that its usefulness may be so manifest, as to lead the way to other establishments on the same principles; and that it may finally prove an eminent mean of advancing the interest of the GREAT REDEEMER, to his patronage and blessing we humbly commit it. [Here follows an account of the first bequest made by Samu, EL PHILLIPS, Esq. of Andover, and JOHN PHILLIPS, Esq. of Exeter, consisting of lands and money, to the following gentlemen, who constituted the first board of Trustees, viz. Hon. WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Esq. OLIVER WENDELL and JOHN Low, ELL, Esqs. of Boston; Rev. JoSIAH STEARNS, of Epping, Rev, ELIAS SMITH, of Middleton, Rev. WM. SYMMES, Rev. JONA. FRENCH, Messrs. SAMUEL PHIL LIPS, ELIPHALET PEARSON, and NEHEMIAH ABBOT of Andover.*] The trustees shall meet on the last Tuesday of April instant, and ever after once in every year on such day, as they shall appoint, also upon emergencies, when called thereto, as hereafter directed; and a major part of the trustees shall, when regularly convened, be a quorum, of which quorum a major part shall have power to transact the business of their trust, except in cases here, after excepted. There shall be chosen annually a President, Clerk and Treasurer, as officers of the trust, out of their own number; who shall continue in their respective of fices, till their places are supplied by a new election; and upon the decease of either of them another shall be chosen in his room at the next meeting. The master shall not be chosen President, and no member shall sustain the office of clerk and treasurer at the same time. The President shall in all cases give his voice and vote in com Present Board of Trustees. Hon. OLIVER WENDELL, Esq. ELIPHALET PEARSON, LL.D. SAMUEL ABBOTT, Esq. WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Esq. Rev. JONATHAN FRENCH, Mr. NEHEMIAH ABBOTT, Rev. JEDIDIAH MORSE, D. D. Hon. JOHN PHILLIPS, Esq. Hon. JOHN PHILLIPS, jun. Esq. Hon. JOSIAH QUINCY, Esq. SAMUEL FARRAR, Esq. Rev. DANIEL DANA. mon with any other member; and, whenever there shall be an equal division of the members on any question, it shall be determined on that side whereon the President shall have given his vote; and in his absence at any meeting of the trustees another shall be appointed, who shall be vested with the same power during such absence; he shall call special meetings upon the application of any three of the trustees, or upon the concurrence of any two of the trustees in sentiment with him on the occasion of such meeting. And upon the decease of the President a special meeting may be called by any three of the trustees. All notifications for special meetings shall express the business to be transacted, if convenient, and be given at least one month previous to such meeting, if not incompatible with the welfare of the seminary; and, when a special meeting shall be called for the appointment of an instructor, or to transact other business of material consequence, information shall be given by leaving a written notification at the house of each trustee, or in such other way, as that the President, or members notifying, shall have good reason to believe that each member has received the notice. The clerk shall record all votes of the trustees, inserting the names of those present at every meeting. He shall keep a fair record of every donation, with the name of each benefactor; the purpose, to which it is appropriated, if expressed, and of all expenditures; and a true The present number of students is copy of the whole shall be taken, about 70. and kept in the seminary, to be open for the perusal of all men; and, if he shall be absent at any meeting of the trustees, another shall be appointed, to serve in his room during such absence. The treasurer shall, previous to his receiving the interest of the seminary into his hand, give bond for the faithful discharge of his office in such sum, as the trustees shall direct, with sufficient sureties, to the trustees of the seminary for the time being; said bond to express the use both in the obligatory part and in the condition. He shall give duplicate receipts for all monies received, countersigned by one of the trustees, one to the donor, the other to be lodged with such member, as the trustees shall from time to time direct; and the trustees shall take such other measures as they shall judge requisite, to make the treasurer accountable, and effectually to secure the interest of the seminary. The trustees shall let or rent out the lands in such manner, as they shall find on the whole most profitable. They may make sale of any kind of estate, make purchases, or improve the property of the seminary in any way, which they judge will best serve its interest. Upon the death, resignation, or removal of the master, appointed by the said SAMUEL PHILLIPS and JOHN PHILLIPS, the trustees shall appoint another in his stead; and ever after, from time to time, as there shall happen any vacancy in this office, they shall supply it. Whereas the success of this institution much depends, under Providence, on a discreet appointment of the principal instructor, and the human mind is liable to imperceptible bias; it is therefore required that, when any candidate for election, as a principal instructor, is so near a kin to any member of the trust, as a nephew or cousin; in determining that election any member, to whom the candidate is so related, shall not sit. The trustees are empowered to appoint such assistant or assistants in and for the service of the seminary, as they shall judge will best promote its usefulness, and as may be duly encouraged. No person shall be chosen, as a principal instructor, unless a professor of the Christian Religion, of exemplary manners, of good natural abilities, and literary acquirements; of a good acquaintance with human nature; of a natural aptitude for instruction and government. And in the appointment of any instructor, regard shall be had to qualifications only, without preference of kindred or friend, place of birth, education, or residence. The trustees shall make a contract with each master and assistant before their entrance upon office, as to salary; of which there shall be no alteration, but in their favour, which the said trustees are empowered to make, as to them shall appear reasonable, and as the incomes of the seminary will admit. It shall be their duty to inquire into the conduct of the master and assistant or assistants; and, if they or either of them be found justly chargeable with such misconduct, neglect of duty, or incapacity, as the said trustees shall judge renden them, or either of them unfit to continue in office, they shall remove the master or any assistant, so chargeable. The trustees shall determine the qualifications, requisite to entitle youth to an admission into this seminary. As the welfare of the seminary will be greatly promoted by its members being conversant with persons of good character only; no scholar may enjoy the privileges of this institution, who shall board in any family, which is not licensed by the trustees. And in order to preserve this seminary from the baneful influence of the incorrigibly vicious, the trustees shall determine for what reasons a scholar shall be expelled; and the manner, in which the sentence shall be administered. The trustees at their annual meeting shall visit the seminary, and examine into the proficiency of the scholars; examine and adjust all accounts relative to the seminary, and make any farther rules and orders, which they find necessary, and not inconsistent with any rule, that is or may be established by the founders. They shall, as the funds will permit, without affecting the support of the master or any. assistant, have power to erect such buildings, as they may think necessary; and at a convenient season, when of sufficient ability, shall erect a large decent building, sufficient to accommodate at least fifty scholars with boarding, besides the master and his family; unless it shall be the determination of a major part of all the trustees, that the true design of this institution may be better promoted by the scholars boarding in private families, and by some other improvement of the interest of the sem. inary. They shall from time to time order such repairs, as they shall judge necessary. Upon the death, resignation, or incapacity for the service, by reason of age or otherwise, of any of the trustees, the remaining trustees shall supply the vacancy by a new election. In settling the salary and perquisites of the master, and in the consideration of every other question, in which the master is particularly interested, he shall not sit. And, if any question shall come before the trustees, wherein the town or parish, where the seminary is situate, may be a party or particularly interested, and any minister, belonging to such town, is a trustee; in the consideration of such question he shall not sit. At the meetings of the trustees there shall be made decent, not extravagant entertainment; economy is to be ever viewed by trustees and instructors in their respective capacities, as an object worthy their particular recommendation. The master, when appointed, shall receive applications for the admission of scholars, and determine them agreeably to the rules respecting the same. He shall conform himself to the regulations, established by the founders and trustees, and have power from time to time to make such other consistent rules and orders, as he shall find necessary for the internal management and regulation of the seminary; which rules and orders shall be subject to the ex |