In 1811, in consequence of political disturbances, Mr. Goodrich was dismissed from Ridgefield, at his own request, and soon after was re-settled at Worthington, Berlin, where he and Mrs. Goodrich spent the remainder of their days. It is not the design of this brief notice to dwell upon the character of Mrs. Goodrich. Suffice it to say, that she was a woman, "the heart of whose husband safely trusted in her," "who looked well to the ways of her household," and her "children rose up and called her blessed." It may not be out of place, however, to allude to one trait of her nature-a disposition to study and dwell upon the works of the Creator. Often might she be seen, at the close of the day, when the sun was sinking in the West, and night was throwing her mantle over the face of nature, stealing out, retired and alone, to indulge her love of converse with the works of God. Nothing was more delightful to her soul, at such times, than to behold the glory of God, as that glory was manifested in those worlds on high, which now came forth to declare the wisdom, power, and goodness of their Maker. The words of Pollok describe exactly the scene upon which she loved to dwell— The moon awoke, and, from her maiden face The life of Mrs. Goodrich was prolonged to the age of 72, her husband having departed two years before. Her last illness was long and painful; but, submissive to her heavenly Father's will, she expressed no wish that the orderings of Providence should be different from what they were. She had aimed to live a life to the glory of God, and she could now trust Him to direct as to the time and circumstances of her exit from the world. A few hours before her death, while her eldest son was holding her hand, and speaking words of encouragement and comfort to her, the sound of voices fell upon her ear. "What is that I hear ?" she faintly inquired. "It is your daughters singing your favorite hymn," was the reply. "Ask them to come in and sing to me," said she. Presently, they stood by her bedside, and sung in Aylesbury, "The Lord my shepherd is," &c. Unexpectedly, she joined with them; and though her voice was now feeble and tremulous, she sung the first verse and paused. On their reaching the fourth verse, she joined in again, singing in still stronger tones: While he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear; Though I should walk through death's dark shade, My shepherd's with me there. It was a tender and impressive, but delightful scene. She lingered a few hours longer, panting for breath, indeed, "but strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." Her eye shone brilliantly to the last, when suddenly, quenched here, she went up, it is believed, to behold what she has often sung of in one of Watts's Lyrics, entitled "Happy Frailty:" I have a mansion built above, Built by the Eternal Father's hand; My heavenly house must stand. Of the eight children who were living at the time of her death, seven were professors of religion. The two who had deceased died in infancy. THEIR CHILDREN. I. SARAH WORTHINGTON, married, 1. Aмos Cook, Esq., of Danbury; 2. Hon. FREDERICK WOLCOTT of Litchfield. Her children by the first husband were, 1. JOSEPH PLATT, A. M., deceased; 2. ELIZABETH. Her children by her second husband were, 1. CHARLES; 2. HENRY GOODRICH; 3. Mary. II. ELIZABETH, married Rev. NOAH COE. Their children were, 1. CHARLES GOODRICH, deceased; 2. FREDERICK AUGUSTUS, A. M.; 3. Rev. SAMUEL GOODRICH, A. M.; 4. ELIZABETH ELY. III. ABIGAIL, married Rev. SAMUEL WHITTLESEY. Their children were, 1. Rev. SAMUEL GOODRICH, A. M., deceased; 2. ELIZABETH ELY; 3. HENRY MARTYN, deceased; 4. EMILY CHAUNCY; 5. CHARLES. IV. Rev. CHARLES AUGUSTUS, a well-known author, married SARAH UPSON. Their children were, 1. SOPHIA UPSON; 2. SARAH UPSON; 3. CHARLES CHAUNCY; 4. ARABELLA UPSON; 5. CATHARINE CHAUNCY; 6. SAMUEL GRISWOLD; 7. FREDERICk Augustus. V. CATHARINE, married DANIEL DUNBAR, a lawyer in Berlin, Conn. Their children were, 1. EDWARD Ely; 2. DANIEL; 3. FREDERICK; 4. MARGARET. VI. SAMUEL GRISWOLD, a well-known author, and American consul at Paris, married 1. ADELINE BRADLEY. They had one child, MARY ELIZABETH, deceased. 2. MARY BOOTT. Their chil`dren were, 1. FRANK BOOTT, A. M.; 2. EMILY LOUISA (Goodrich,) who was married to NATHANIEL SMITH, April 26, 1856; 3. CHAUNCY, who died at Washington, January 13, 1850, aged 16 years; 4. ALICE; 5. MARY WOLCOTT. VII. MARY ANN WOLCOTT, married NATHANIEL Benedict Smith, A. M. Their children were, 1. MARY ELIZABETH; 2. CAROLINE BENEDICT; 3. NATHANIEL. VIII. EMILY CHAUNCY, married Rev. DARIUS MEAD. Their children were, 1. SAMUEL GOODRICH; 2. EMILY GOODRICH; 3. ADELAIDE ELY; 4. WORTHINGTON ELY; 5. HELEN. ELIHU CHAUNCy, Esq., a name derived from his maternal grandfather, was the fourth child of Dr. Goodrich, and was born September 16, 1764. He also received his education at Yale College, from which Institution he graduated in 1784, with the reputation of a sound scholar. He devoted himself to the profession of law, engaging, at times, as interest and inclination prompted, in the purchase and sale of Western lands. His residence was Claverack, N. Y. His death occurred in 1802, and was occasioned by fever, induced by injudiciously bathing, during an excursion on the Western lakes. He was never married. CHARLES AUGUSTUS, the fifth son of Dr. Elizur Goodrich, was born March 2, 1768. Like his brothers, he was liberally educated, and took his bachelor's degree in 1786. In constitution he was less vigorous than the other sons, but to a fine taste and poetical genius he united a disposition the most affectionate, and manners the most persuasive. Before leaving college he had chosen the ministry as a profession, for which he was well fitted, both on account of his piety, his love of learning, and the native kindness of his heart. Soon after, however, and by reason of too close application to study, his nervous system became seriously affected, and which in a few months induced a permanent derangement of his mental powers. This prevented the further prosecution of his profession, and cast for the remainder of his life a cloud over his otherwise cheerful prospect. For several years he resided with his brother at Ridgefield, in whose family he was generally able to mingle, but at intervals was subject if not to protracted, to severe paroxysms of his malady. With a constitution so delicately formed, and possessing a heart naturally full of the generous sympathies of our nature, his sufferings in the aggregate were by no means small. Yet he had, beside the uniform kindness and tender sympathy of friends, other sources of alleviation. He abounded in prayer, and often were his supplications couched in language most fervent and importunate. And in the midnight watches members of the family were not unfrequently awakened by his strains of music so sweet and so plaintive as to prevent sleeping for hours. In the very conclusion of his life the divine goodness was conspicuous towards him and his friends. The cloud which had long enveloped his mind was withdrawn, and he was able to converse with calmness and composure of his approaching departure. The Sun of Righteousness now shone brightly and joyfully upon him—the pledge and presage to him of a residence in a world where reason is never dethroned, and the affections of the soul are never benumbed. His death occurred in 1804. CATHARINE GOODRICH SMITH. CATHARINE, the only daughter of Rev. Elizur and Catharine Goodrich, was born December 2, 1775; and died July 31, 1845. The following is a notice of her death, from the New York Observer: "" Died, in Durham, Ct., on the 31st of July, Mrs. Catharine Smith, wife of Rev. David Smith, D. D., in the 70th year of her age. "With a natural disposition of uncommon tenderness and affection, a cultivated intellect, and a heart early sanctified by she spent a long life in continued acts of kindness divine grace, to those around her, which will be remembered with gratitude, not only by the circle of her immediate friends, but by hundreds who shared, at different times, the hospitalities of the household over which she presided. In all the relations of the family, the neighborhood, and parish, it was her constant aim and effort to promote peace and mutual affection; and such was the force of her self-denying consecration to the good of others, that she probably never had an enemy; but enjoyed the spontaneous testimony of all, however they might differ from each other, to the purity of her motives, and the healing influence of her counsels and example. The close of such a life, as might naturally be expected, was one of peace and spiritual consolation. During four months of severe suffering, she enjoyed the presence and support of the Divine Comforter. Deeply sensible of her lost condition as a sinner, and the imperfection of her best services, she cast herself on the merits of Christ alone for pardon and acceptance. She could say with humble confidence, 'I know in whom I have believed.' And when the hand of death was upon her, she was enabled to whisper, as the last words she uttered, 'In my Father's house are many mansions.' Those who knew her best will be least disposed to regard this tribute to her memory as strained, or extravagant; while all, who believe in the religion of Christ, will rejoice in this new evidence of its power to guide in life, to sustain in death, and to open before the departing spirit, the prospect of eternal blessedness in the world to come." The Rev. DAVID Smith was born near the first of 1768. He graduated in Yale College, 1795; commenced preaching in Durham on the 15th of February, 1799, and was ordained 15th of August, 1799. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Hamilton College. Like his predecessors he is a Fellow of Yale College. He was dismissed from his people, January 11, 1832. And as he married the daughter of his predecessor, the pulpit of Durham was in the possession of one family one hundred and twenty-six years. He was first married to BETSEY MARSH, who died young. Dr. Smith enjoys eminently a green old age, being now about ninety years old; is still the delight of his friends; is able still |