to take a moral view of this distinguished votary of
science, new motives will increase our esteem. What shall I say of the
purity of his manners, his integrity and amiable virtues? These are
too strongly impressed on the minds of all, who knew him, to need
description. He was possessed of great modesty, and a degree of
reserve, appearing at times to indicate diffidence, in the view of
those less acquainted. But this, itself, was an effusion of his
goodness, which led to yielding accomodation in matters of minor
concern: yet, however, when the interest of virtue, or society,
required him to act, he formed his own opinion, and proceeded with
unshaken firmness. Those intimately acquainted with him can bear
witness; and it is confirmed by invariable traits in his principles
and practice, during life.

"'The virtues of Dr. Smith were not compressed within the circle of
human relations, which vanish with time. Contemplating the first
cause, the connections and dependencies in the moral state, his mind
was filled with a sense of interminable duties. He was a disciple of
Jesus. The former president admired and loved him, and taught him
Theology. An amiable spirit actuated his whole life, and added
peculiar splendor to the closing scene.

"'His intense pursuit of science affected his constitution, and
produced debility, which, more than two years before, began to be
observed by his friends. It gradually increased, but not greatly to
interrupt his applications till six weeks before his death. While I
revive the affliction at his departure, its accompanying circumstances
will assuage our sorrow. The thoughts of his resignation to Divine
Providence, through all the stages of a disease, that rapidly preyed
upon his vitals, his composure, serenity, and Christian confidence,
remain for the consolation of his friends, and instruction of all.

"'The fame of Dr. Smith does not arise from wealth, nor descent from
titled ancestors. It has no borrowed lustre. He was indebted wholly to
his genius, his labors, and his virtues. His monument will exist in
the hearts of his acquaintance; and in the future respect of those,
who shall derive advantage from his exertions.

"'In the immense loss, which his dear family sustain, they have saved
a precious legacy; his example, and lessons of social and religious
duties. The church, with mournful regret, will retain the tenderest
affection for their venerable pastor. What shall I say of this seat