don, in 1651, copied from the original, by C. A. Foster. 2d. Josiah Winslow, the first native Governor of the Old Colony, painted in London, in 1651; copied from the original, by C. A. Foster. 3d. Gov. Josiah Winslow's wife, Penelope Pelham; copied from the original, by C. A. Foster. 4th. General John Winslow; copied from the original, by C. A. Foster. The portrait of Gov. Edward Winslow is the only one preserved, of those who came in the Mayflower. The originals of these paintings belong to Isaac Winslow, Esq., of Boston, and are now in the rooms of the Mass. Historical Society. 5th. A portrait of the Hon. Ephraim Spooner, presented by Thomas Davis, Esq., of Boston. 6th. A portrait of John Alden, Esq., of Middleborough, who died in 1821, aged 102 years. He was the great grandson of John Alden, who came in the Mayflower, painted and presented by Cephas Thompson, Esq. 7th. A portrait of Hon. John Trumbull, presented by Col. John Trumbull. This portrait was painted in 1781. The face was executed by Mr. Stewart, and the other parts by Mr. Trumbull himself while a student with him. 8th. A portrait of James Thacher, M.D., late Librarian and Cabinet keeper of the Pilgrim Society. It was painted by Mr. Frothingham, in January, 1841, by order of the Pilgrim Society, pursuant to a vote expressing their sense of the valuable services he had rendered, in promoting the objects of said Society.*

* Dr. Thacher was appointed Librarian and Cabinet keeper of the Pilgrim Society, at its first organization, and his indefatigable efforts contributed largely to the promotion of its objects. The following extract from the

A portrait of James Kendall, D.D., Senior Pastor of the first Church.

The bust of Hon. Daniel Webster, presented by James T. Hayward, Esq., of Boston. The bust of Hon. John Adams, presented by Samuel Nicholson, Esq.

The addition of Weir's painting copied from the original at Washington, representing the memorable scene of the embarkation of the Pilgrims at Delft-haven, would afford a valuable addition to the attractions of Pilgrim Hall, which it is hoped will be made, when the requisite means can be obtained for accomplishing so desirable an object.

Among the antiquities in the Cabinet of the Pilgrim Society, are the following:

A chair which belonged to Gov. Carver. The sword of Miles Standish, presented by William S. Williams, Esq. A pewter dish which belonged to Miles Standish, presented by the late Joseph Head, Esq. An iron pot which belonged to Miles Standish, presented by the late John Watson, Esq. A brass steelyard, owned by Thomas Southworth. A cane which belonged to William White, presented by Hon. John Reed. A dressing case which belonged to Wm. White. The gun-barrel with which King Philip was killed, presented by Mr. John Cook, of Kingston. The original

report of a Committee of the Society, indicates the sense entertained of his services: The undersigned, to whom was referred the report of Dr. James Thatcher, respecting the Iron Railing around the Forefather's Rock, report, that the Society are indebted to Dr. Thatcher for this beautiful and costly monument, which while it secures the Pilgrim Rock from further depredation, records for the benefit of posterity, the names of our fathers, and affords a pleasing subject of contemplation to many strangers who visit us.' -- Dr. Thacher died May 23, 1844, aged 90.

letter of king Philip to Gov. Prince, written in 1662. A china mug and leather pocket-book which belonged to Thomas Clark. A piece of ingenious embroidery, in a frame, executed by Lorea Standish, a daughter of Miles Standish, presented by Rev. Lucius Alden, of East Bridgewater.

An ancient deed, having the signature of Peregrine White, the first Englishman born in New England, and acknowledged before Gov. Josiah Winslow, June 9, 1673, presented by Mr. Sherman, of Marshfield.

An ancient bond, dated the last day of June, 1688, having the signature of Peregrine White, presented by Mr. Wm. S. Russell, of Plymouth.

An ancient deed written and acknowledged before Myles Standish, August 28, 1655, presented by Joseph F. Wadsworth, Esq., of Duxbury.

An ancient instrument, the receipt of heirs of Gov. Thomas Prince, containing the signatures of Gov. Josiah Winslow, and Resolved White, the brother of Peregrine White. Also the signatures of Wm. Crow, John Freeman, Jona. Sparrow, John Trasie, Jeremiah Howe, Arthur Howland, Isaac Barcar, Mark Snow, dated July 4, 1674, presented by Amos Otis, Esq., of Yar

mouth.

An ancient deed, written by John Alden, with his signature as magistrate, July 2, 1653, presented by Isaac Fobes, Esq., of Bridgewater.

A commission from Oliver Cromwell, to Gov. Edward Winslow, dated April, 1654, presented by Pelham Winslow, Esq., of Boston.

A bust of Henry Sargent, Esq., presented by his

sons.

A chair which belonged to Elder William Brewster, presented by Mr. — Brewster, of Duxbury.

An ancient couch, which belonged to Gov. John Hancock, presented by Capt. Josiah Sturgess.

A pewter dish, which belonged to Mr. John Atwood, bearing date 1642, presented by the late Rosseter Cotton, Esq., of Plymouth.

A portrait of Major General Benjamin Lincoln.

An antique clock, which belonged to Gov. John Hancock, which was taken to West Bridgewater from Boston, at the time of the siege, presented by Mrs. Mary Waterman.

A cane, made from the pear tree, set out by Gov. Thomas Prence, at Eastham, Cape Cod, about the year 1644, presented by Amos Otis, Esq., of Yarmouth.

Besides the above, many valuable relics of the Pilgrims are scattered abroad in various quarters, and among others the large arm-chair which came over in the Mayflower, with staples attached to it, by which the same was fastened to the floor or deck, owned by Madam Warren, of Plymouth.

A bead purse, wrought by Mrs. Penelope Pelham Winslow, wife of Gov. Josiah Winslow, while on her voyage to America; and a gold ring, worn by the Governor, and containing his hair, owned by Mrs. Anna Hayward, widow of the late Nathan Hayward, M.D. Both of the ladies above named were daughters of Pelham, the son of Gen. John Winslow.

The silver canteen, and several pewter plattersmarked E. W., which belonged to Gov. Edward Winslow, and several other articles, owned by the Misses

Jane and Elizabeth R. Sever, of Kingston. The Fuller cradle, owned by Jacob Noyes, Esq., of Abington.

A gun, measuring 7 feet, four and a half inches, including the stock, the length of the barrel 6 feet 11 inches, the calibre will carry 12 balls to the pound, the face of the lock 10 inches long, the whole weight of the gun, 20 lbs. 12 ounces; a sword 3 feet, 5 inches long, which belonged to John Thompson of Middleborough, one of the early comers, who died in 1696, aged 80 years; now owned by Capt. Zadock Thompson, of Halifax.

A brass pistol, which belonged to the same individual, and a halberd, having the date, 1623, cut on its face, are owned by the descendants of the late Adam Thompson, deceased.

An arm chair, which belonged to Gov. William Bradford, used at the first celebration of the Old Colony Club in 1769, formerly owned by Dr. Lazerus Le Baron, and now by Nathaniel Russell, Esq., of Plymouth.

Several valuable articles are deposited in the rooms of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, viz. the swords of Gov. Carver, and Col. Benjamin Church; the gunlock attached to the gun with which King Philip was killed; a Bible which belonged to Isaac Allerton, and some other antiquities connected with Old Colony men and times.

One important object with the founders of the Pilgrim Society was, to collect a Library illustrative of our early history, which it is hoped, will be kept in mind to the better promotion of so desirable an end.

There is also a library, consisting of miscellaneous