In the Philanthropist the event is thus noticed: "The Rev. Dr. Carey
died at Serampore, after a protracted illness of nine months, on Monday
morning last, the 9th instant (June) in the 73rd year of his age." The
same paper contains the following account, copied from another paper,
[_The Sumachar Derpun_] published at Serampore. "We have to communicate
intelligence to-day, which will be received with general lamentation,
not only throughout India, but throughout the world. Dr. Carey has
finished his pilgrimage on earth, having gently expired early last
Monday morning, the 9th of June. For several years past his health has
been very infirm, and his strength has gradually sunk, until the weary
wheels of nature stood still, from mere debility, and not from disease.
The peculiarly hot weather and rainy season of 1833 reduced him to such
extreme weakness, that in September last he experienced a stroke of
apoplexy, and for some time after his death was expected daily. It
pleased God, however, to revive him a little. During the cold season he
could again take a morning and evening ride in his palanquin carriage,
and spend much of the day reclining in an easy chair with a book in his
hand, or conversing cheerfully with any friend that called. As, however,
the hot weather advanced, he sunk daily into still greater debility than
before, and could take no nourishment. He lay helpless and speechless on
his bed until his skin was worn off his body, and death was a merciful
relief. His dearest friends could not but rejoice, that his sufferings
were ended, although they mourn his loss to themselves and to mankind."
For further particulars of this distinguished man, we refer our readers
to the Missionary Herald.