The disease, however, rapidly increased, and it was soon evident that death was approaching.

The peculiarities of his character were never more strikingly developed than in these last solemn hours.

Being told by his physicians that he had not long to live and that he must now prepare for the final judgment, he calmly replied, "I have long ago made that preparation.

Had I not done so, it would be too late now." For four years he had been conscious of declining health, and had always carried with him, wherever he traveled, an oaken coffin, with his shroud and other requisites for his funeral.

With very minute directions he settled all his worldly affairs, and gave the most particular instructions respecting his funeral.