ever, perceiving no immediate cause to doubt the continuance of his health, he concluded, from considerations not stated by him, but which may perhaps occur upon reflection to those acquainted with the nature of his official duties, to decline compliance with the request. But after the commencement in 1819, a day which will long be recollected, the prospect in that respect being, as he expressed it, "entirely changed," he no longer felt himself at liberty to hesitate in giving his sanction to the disposition desired to be made of the ADDRESSES. A copy of the application is inserted, as an introduction to his answer.

With a view to render the publication an useful manual for the future students of the institution, as well as an interesting memorial to those who have enjoyed its benefits, it was thought that it would increase the value of the collection, without impairing its unity, to include some other performances of Dr. Appleton upon similar occasions. As a legacy either of affection or instruction, it will probably not be rendered less acceptable, nor be deemed as requiring any apology, for being enriched with the Address delivered upon his inauguration, and what is termed the Introductory Lecture, illustrating the dangers and securities of collegial life. This lecture was originally prefixed to his regular theological course. To these is added the letter to the students written from Amherst at the commencement of his last illness, explaining his absence and enforcing upon their attention the practical observance of several important precepts. If the interest of this communication is capable of being increased by any circumstance, it would be that of its being the last ever addressed to them by him-and with particular propriety thereföre closes the present volume.

A SKETCH of the President's character is prefixed. Its fidelity will be best appreciated by those most acquainted with the original and capable of estimating the elements of his character.

The publication of these performances at this time, it is believed, will not fail to awaken the most lively sensibility among those, who are interested in the institution-who have witnessed its progressive prosperity under its late lamented Presidentand who anticipate its advancement from the auspicious selection of his successor.

Brunswick, May 5, 1820.