dissolved. I preached to that congregation nearly two years, and buried two of the oldest members of that society. From them, and from the clerk of the place, who had been in that situation nearly forty years, I learned that old Mr. Wilkes used to come to that meeting in his coach and six: his son, when a young man, has been occasionally there."

"I will now, Sir, add the names of some of the ministers who had the care of that Society.

Dr. Towers, so well known for his various writings.

"Rev. David W, since dignified with the title of High Priest of Nature.

"Rev. Samuel Tice.

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The most spirited exertions were made by this gentleman to restore the society to its former respectability, but without avail. Few persons have been more respected than Mr. Tice, both by the Episcopalians and Dissenters; during his ministry at Highgate, a separation took place, and part of the congregation subscribed to build a place nearly opposite, which is now totally in the Methodists' connection.

"Rev. J. Baptist Pike, M.D.

"Rev. Alexander Crombie, LL.D., author of A Defence of Philosophical Necessity.

"PHILALETHES."

"MR. URBAN,

"I wish to correct a small inaccuracy in my last, page 126, where I have said the separation of the Presbyterian meeting at Highgate was during the residence of Mr. Tice; but the fact is, it was before that gentleman came to Highgate.

"The Methodist meeting is nearly opposite, built on a fine scite of ground, commanding a very rich and luxuriant view in front. It was opened in 1778, by Mr. Brewster, of Stepney.

In addition to what I have said of the ministers of the Presbyterian meeting, I would add, that Mr. Rochamont Barbauld, who married the celebrated Miss Aiken, officiated also for some time at this meeting. He has of late years been settled at Hampstead.

"During Mr. David W's ministry, the meeting was admirably attended; and Highgate Chapel being shut up for repairs, the greatest part of the members of the Establishment attended, during the interim, at the dissenting meeting.

"PHILALETHES."

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The Methodist chapel here alluded to was taken down about eight years since.

DORCHESTER HOUSE AND LADIES' HOSPITAL.

There are few spots on the summit of Highgate Hill, possessing greater interest, in a peculiar point of view, than that which is now understood as the Grove and Pemberton Row.

In order, duly to consider the character attached to that locality, up to the fourteenth century, it is necessary to bear in mind, that prior to the roadway through the Arch or High-Gate being constructed, this spot formed the termination of the public road northward; and, as is usually found in the precincts of great properties, had its share of importance and influence on that account. It is to be regretted so few facts have been preserved, illustrative of events, which must have comprised prominent features in the early history of the Grove; but although these now offered, fall far short of the detail the subject deserves, they still abound with incidents of days of comparative greatness.

Many years have passed since the Grove was known as Highgate Green, with its grassy walks, and shady avenues, the scenes of exercise and harmless merriment.