valuable inscriptions in the energetick Swedish language for a place in his work. Having discovered none such, he requested the rev. doc. Collin to give him a translation of the epitaph to the memory of his late excellent consort. He was pleased to furnish the following, which is a version of the closing part of it, as a specimen of this language.

As hans sorg, som ej skall ändas sörr än de mötas i de lesvandes lande.

Many respectable families in the United States trace their descent from the early settlers of this country, who came from Sweden. Since the departure of the colony, which reached the shores of the Delaware, in 1656, no emigrations, from Sweden to this part of the world, have taken place under the sanction of publick authority. Doctor Collin considers himself as probably the last missionary to be sent from the land of his fathers to the Swedish churches in this region.

A minute account of the Swedish colony and mission in the United States is much wanted as an interesting document in American history. The rev. doctor Collin, who has the means and the knowledge necessary for preparing such an account, more than any other gentleman in the country, contemplates a publication embracing this important object.

975.

PHILADELPHIA, PEN.

Mors mihi vita in cœlo quies est. This marble covers the remains of the rev.

ANDREW RUDMAM. Being sent hither from Sweden, he first founded and built this church; was a constant, faithful preacher, eleven years, in this country, where he advanced true piety by sound doctrine and good example. He died, 17 September, 1708, aged 40 years.

PHILADELPHIA, PEN.

976. In memory of the rev. JOHN DYLANDER, missionary from Sweden and, four years, minister of this church, who died, 2 Nov. A. D. 1741, ætat. 32.

While here, he sung his Maker's praise; The list'ning angels heard his song

And call'd their consort-soul away,

Pleased with a strain so like their own.
His soul, attentive to the call
And quickly hastening to obey,

Soar'd to etherial scenes of bliss,

Too pure to dwell in grosser clay.

Note. Many Palatines had arrived in a certain ship infected with a malignant fever. Like the good Samaritan, he repaired to these strangers in distress to administer the consolations of the gos pel, caught their disorder, and fell a victim to his benevolent exertions.

PHILADELPHIA, PEN.

977. To the memory of ADELAIDE A. CELESTIS DE LORMERIE, born in Paris, the 26 of October, 1781, deceased, the 31 of August, 1798. Mowed down in the flower of her age, God called her to himself, no doubt, for a speedy reward of her early and accomplished virtues. She is much regretted by all, who knew her talents, beauty, and mildness.

Note. The remains of this young lady were interred at Burlington, in New Jersey, where she deceased. At the request of her father, who had been a member of the court of Louis XVI. a monument, containing the foregoing cenotaph, was erected by the wall of the Swedish church in Philadelphia.

PHILADELHIA, PEN.

978. Sacred to the memory of miss MARIA ELIZA FURUTRAD, native of Halmstad in Sweden, resident in Philadelphia, for two years, deceased, the 20 of September, 1803, aged 28 years. Many knew and esteemed her piety, virtues, and manners. Spectators admired her fortitude in death.

NICHOLAS COLLIN.

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PHILADELPHIA, PEN.
of the rev.

979. In memory

WILLIAM

MARSHALL, a native of Scotland and first pastor of this church [Walnut st.] who died, 17 November, 1802, in the 62 year of his age and in the 38 of his ministry. Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life. Rev. 2. 10.

PHILADELPHIA, PEN.

980. Sacred to the memory of JACOB MOTTE HUGER, esq. a native of S. Carolina and lieutenant of marines in the service of the United States. He departed this life, on the 8 of October, 1798, aged 25 years.

PHILADELPHIA, PEN.

981. In memory of SUSANNA MORRIS, who died, 2 July, 1795, in the 78 year of her age. Best of mothers.

BENJAMIN RUSH.

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them. Rev. 14. 13.

982.

PHILADELPHIA, PEN,

In memory of BENJAMIN RUSH, M. D. who died, on the 19 of April, in the year of our Lord, 1813, aged 68 years.

Note. This is the epitaph inscribed on a neat and plain marble monument, which points to the spot, where rest, in hope of a glorious resurrection, from the dead, the remains of one, who was justly styled the American Sydenham.

Several biographical sketches of this illustrious character have already appeared. The following tribute of respect to his memory consists of a few paragraphs selected foom the elegant eulogy pronounced by David Hosack, M.D. one of the professors in the college of physicians and surgeons established in the city of New York, in his discourse, introductory to a course of lectures on the Theory and Practice of Physick, 3 November, 1813.

"Doctor Rush was born, on the 24 of December, 1745, on his father's estate, about twelve miles from the city of Philadelphia. His ancestors followed William Penn from England to Pennsylvania, in the year, 1683. They chiefly belonged to the society of quakers, and were all, as well as his parents, distinguished for the industry, the virtue, and the piety, characteristick of their sect. His grandfather, James Rush, whose occupation was that of a gunsmith, resided on his estate near Philadelphia, and died in the year, 1727. His son, John, the fath