ted, he spent most of the day in the open air, and no small portion of it on horseback.

"He was regular in his domestic habits. Every morning, immediately before breakfast, the family, including the domestics, were summoned to prayers; and the call was repeated precisely at nine at night, when he read to them a chapter in the Bible, and concluded with prayer. At the close of the evening devotions he retired to rest, except when courtesy to his guests induced him to keep later hours; but the presence of company neither postponed nor suspended the family worship."

He was the friend of Foreign Missions. To Rev. Calvin Chapin he writes from Bedford, December 2, 1812: "I received by the last mail, your letter of the 19th September, containing a copy of 'An Act to incorporate the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.' I wish it was as much in my power, as it is in my inclination, to attend the meetings of the Board, and take an active part in the business committed to them." To Rev. Dr. Morse he writes January 1, 1813: "Permit me to request you to procure for me two complete sets of the Panoplist,' [the first Missionary Magazine] and to put my name on the list of subscribers for two of each of the future numbers. I propose to place one set of them in our town library; some good may result from it."

He was the friend of the American Bible Society, succeeding Mr. Boudinot in the office of President.

"Mr. Jay was a member of the Episcopal Church, and approved the doctrines and policy maintained by that portion of the denomination which is distinguished as the Low Church. On one occasion he received a visit at Bedford " from an old and estimable friend of the Quaker persuasion." On his return home he thus wrote to his host: "I thought while sitting by thee, and about to take my leave, I could with propriety give thee the right hand of fellowship, as one whose attainments in the vitality of religion entitle thee to pre-eminence."

Of innocent pleasures Mr. Jay writes: "There are innocent as well as vicious pleasures, and travelers through the world (as we all are) may, without scruple, gratefully enjoy the good roads, pleasant scenes, and agreeable accommodations with which Provi

dence may be pleased to render our journey more cheerful and comfortable; but in search of these we are not to deviate from the main road, nor, when they occur, should we permit them to detain or retard us. The theory of prudence is sublime, and in many respects simple. The practice is difficult; and it necessarily must be so, or this would cease to be a state of probation."

William, son of John Jay, in 1818 was appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and in 1820 was made the first Judge of Westchester County, holding office till 1842. He took an active part in the tract and missionary societies, and as president of the Westchester Bible Society, delivered a long series of annual addresses. He wrote "Life and Writings of John Jay." He cccupied the paternal estate at Bedford, and his son John succeeded him in the inheritance. The estate is described in Mrs. Lamb's "Homes of America."

JOSEPH JENCKES.

GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND, 1727-1732.*

JOSEPH JENCKES, grandfather of Joseph, born in England in 1602, emigrated to Massachusetts and settled in Lynn. Under his direction the first "iron-works," in the colonies were established. He was the originator of useful improvements in tools and machinery, and received patents for his inventions. In 1655 a patent was granted him for an improved grass-scythe, the patent having been withheld several years because it was deemed too valuable to be monopolized. He had seven children, four sons and three daughters.

His son Joseph acquired his trade at Lynn, and about 1655 purchased of the Indians in Rhode Island, a tract of woodland on Blackstone River, including Pawtucket Falls. Iron ore was discovered near the Falls, and Mr. Jenckes there established a foundry and forge. He was one of the early settlers of what is now Pawtucket.

Joseph Jenckes of the present sketch, son of the second Joseph, was born in Pawtucket in 1656; died June 15, 1740.

He became a land-surveyor, and Rhode Island employed him in settling her boundaries with adjoining colonies.

He served in the Assembly from 1679-1693; was member of the Council for a long term of years beginning 1680; was DeputyGovernor from 1715 till 1727, except 1721, when he went to England to present before the King the question of boundaries between Rhode Island on the one part, and Connecticut and Massachusetts on the other. On the death of Governor Cranston, who had been in office twenty-nine years, Mr. Jenckes was chosen Biographical Cyclopædia, Rhode Island"; Appleton; Backus’“ History of the Baptists in New England."

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Governor, and held the office for five years, residing for the larger part of the time in Newport, at the request of the General Assembly.

Engraved upon his monument is this: "He was a zealous Christian, a wise and prudent Governor ... with a soul truly great, heroic and sweetly tempered."

He was a communicant in the Baptist Church at Providence, and while attending to the duties of his office at Newport, joined in worship and communion with the church there.

He held conservative views with regard to "the laying on of hands," and he would have the preacher of the Gospel receive allowance for his labor. A controversy arose in his church at Providence upon these points. Deacon Samuel Winsor took the lead of a party who were “ resolutely set,” and he taught publicly. "that all those who took anything for preaching were like Simon Magus."

Mr. Jenckes writes from Newport, March 19, 1730, to Elder Brown :

“ BELOVED BROTHER :

“I am heartily sorry to hear of the difference in our church at Providence, about Mr. Walton's coming to settle there. . . . I think the Scriptures are very clear. That it is not only lawful for a minister or elder that preaches the Gospel to receive a competent maintenance, but also the duty of the church, according to their ability, to afford it to him. . . . As to Mr. Walton's receiving by way of contribution, . . . I cannot imagine why any one should oppose his receiving some allowance for his labor, from such as are free to give it, none being under any compulsion: for I think it is highly rational, if he leaves his own home, where he can, by overseeing the management of his farm, live honorably, and removes to Providence purely to serve his brethren, that they should consider him accordingly.

Governor Jenckes was a giant in stature, standing seven feet and two inches without his shoes. His wife was Martha, daughter of John Brown, eldest son of Rev. Chadd Brown. Daniel, a son of Ebenezer, the brother of the Governor, became a wealthy merchant of Providence; for forty-eight years was a member of the First Baptist Church; for forty years was a member of the General Assembly, and for nearly thirty years was Chief-Justice of the Providence County Court.

WILLIAM JESSUP.

JUDGE OF ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA, 1838– 1851.*

WILLIAM JESSUP, son of Major Zebulon Jessup, was born in Southampton, Long Island, June 21, 1797; died at Montrose, Penn., September 11, 1868.

He graduated at Yale College in 1815, and among his classmates were the poet Percival, Rev. Dr. Sprague, and Truman Smith.

In 1818 he removed to Montrose, having chosen the legal profession for his calling, and was admitted to the Bar in 1820.

In 1838 he was appointed Presiding Judge of the eleventh Judicial District of Pennsylvania, and held the position until 1851. He then returned to the practice of his profession, taking in as partner his eldest son. He was one of the committee of three, sent forth by the Governors of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, to confer with President Lincoln, in relation to raising 75,000 men.

"In 1827 he was hopefully converted during a revival of religion which prevailed in the town of Montrose. For a whole week he was under deep religious impression. An important case at law in which he was engaged, was at the time about to be tried at Wilkesbarre, and he sent word to the Judge that the cause must be postponed or go on without him, as he was engaged in a cause before a higher than any earthly tribunal, which must be settled before he could engage in business again. When at length he made the surrender and accepted Christ, his peace and joy were beyond expression. He commenced at once a life of prayer and became a member of the Presbyterian Church."

* Appleton; New York Evangelist; "Yale College Record."