than a brother's tenderness. The only notices, therefore, which can be gathered of his childhood and youth, are from those who were more remotely connected with him, and which can hardly be expected to have the individuality and interest which belong to the records of domestic affection.

"He received his first instruction in English in the school of a Mr. Leslie, who was considered a respectable teacher, and who was deservedly held in esteem; but he often lamented to one of his earliest friends,* that in consequence of the distance of the school from his residence, and from the strictness observed in the appointed hours, he was obliged to hasten so fast from his meals, as to lay the foundation of that dyspeptic complaint with which he was afflicted during the whole of his succeeding life." In his ninth year he commenced the study of Latin in the Episcopal Academy, the charge of which, soon after his admission, was committed to the Rev. Dr. Andrews. The eminent qualifications and strongly marked character of the teacher are deemed worthy of a passing notice, inasmuch as they are thought in some measure to have given a peculiar impress to the mind and character of his distinguished pupil. It cannot be better done than by introducing the lively and spirited sketch of one of Mr. Hobart's companions in boyhood and youth, who has himself risen to an honourable distinction in another profession :† "I think Master Hobart and myself were among the earliest pupils

* The Right Rev. Dr. White.

William Meredith, Esq. of the Philadelphia bar.

of the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Principal of the Academy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this city, and afterwards successively Vice-Provost and Provost of our University. We were known to each other sooner, from our parents residing in the same vicinity, and being conducted by them to the same ancient and venerable church,* and from being often companions in what has been called the street education of our community of little ones. We were then, however, very children, and so thought and acted.

"The Academy was first opened early in 1784. We entered it in different forms; he in the fifth or sixth, and I in the second or third. His first studies were Latin grammar, Sententiæ Pueriles, &c.; so that he started ex limine.

"My school-fellow could have hardly set out under greater advantages, or under better auspices. Dr. Andrews was known to be one of the ripest classical scholars in the country. He had great skill and experience in teaching, and never spared himself in the performance of duty: besides, in his very manners and appearance there was that which 'bespoke a man;' all that conciliates affection and esteem, and challenges profound respect. He was a Churchman by education and conviction, of exalted piety, and of that loftiness of character which was above the reach of the grovelling or crafty. No man was at a loss to infer his motives or purposes, either from his speech or actions. He was consistent, open, and direct; for he was never of

that school of time-serving philosophers, with whom policy is of more worth than sincerity and truth. His passions and affections were powerful and ardent, and appeared the more so, as the constitutional temperament of his body was nervous; but he governed them well, observing the apostle's precept, 'Be ye angry and sin not.' Malice and vindictiveness were unknown to him, and arrogance was contrary to his nature. In short, a more frank, honourable, and upright man, or a better specimen of a Christian gentleman, has never fallen within the range of my observation. In the early history of the American Church, it is well known that he was among the most able, sound, and zealous of her sons."

The resemblance, in many respects, of the pupil to the master, when his mind was more fully developed and his character thoroughly formed, is remarkably striking. They were alike in candour, openness, and honesty of purpose-in their winning and conciliatory manners, in their warm and generous feelings, in the elevation of their sentiments and views, in their faithful and persevering industry, in their deep and unaffected piety, in their devoted attachment to the Church at whose altar they ministered. Such an example, for several years, before the eyes of one whose heart was peculiarly susceptible, and whose judgment, even in youth, had almost the penetration and vigour of manhood, may easily be supposed to have exerted a powerful influence over him, and more especially as the respect which he entertained for his teacher was united with affection.

"He continued at the Academy," according to the account of the same companion and friend, "until late in 1788. During the last year or eighteen months, the upper classes, including his and that to which I belonged, were separated from the mass of the school, and placed in one room: this brought us nearer together, increased our intimacy, and gave me a better opportunity of remark. 'Labor vincit omnia' was one of his earliest lessons and his ruling sentiment. His improvement was marked accordingly. His class-mates were all, I believe, his seniors; but he soon gained, and kept, during his whole course, the enviable distinction of being head in all their studies. He was often honoured by the open approbation of the Principal, and his example commended to imitation. The trustees, too, at the stated examinations, were liberal of encomium, and the popular voice of the school echoed their praise."

The following notices from the same source, though scarcely comporting with the respect and dignity which are now universally associated with his name, are thought worthy of insertion, because they serve to illustrate that fearlessness and intrepidity for which he was remarkable through the whole course of his life:

Among boys, rank is generally conceded more to bodily than intellectual power. It was less the case, in regard to him, than usual. There were few of his years who were not taller and more robust than he, but it is true, he was active, muscular, and well-set, and what was more than all these, he was of approved courage: hence he was

looked upon as a combatant to be respected, if not to be feared. Besides, he was ever anxious to have his quarrel just; and in our little squabbles on the play-ground, and more serious rencounters, we often heard him maintaining its justice by impassioned harangues, which, in vehemence, might have well suited one of Homer's heroes. The singularity of these exercises, whether they convinced or not, amused us, and often made strife and anger give place to mirth and good humour: the parley at least afforded time for cooling and diversion from the cause of irritation; but if the onset were once made, I cannot remember an instance in which our young friend turned his back upon the foe, whether he was destined at last to be crowned victor, or to yield in defeat.

"There was also a manly robustness of intellect seldom seen in boyhood, perseverance which a feeble discerner might call obstinacy, a high sense of honour, and an independence of spirit and action which only humbled itself before lawful authority. He was as valiant as Cæsar. He set great value upon reason and justice, and thinking they ever should prevail, he always seemed to believe they would prevail, if properly enforced.

"One instance, and but one, is recollected, in which he was the subject of corporal chastisement in the Academy. It was inflicted by a Mr. Ewart, a tutor, who was an exceeding good scholar, but a most unamiable man. There had been some disorderly conduct, and Hobart was charged as being a party to it. He replied with coolness and respectfulness, I had nothing to do with it.' Such