Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Says Dr. Bacon, in a sermon preached in his Own church, in New Haven, the Sabbath suc ceeding the funeral Of Mr. Charles Goodyear, the singular story Of his life, and the great ness Of the contribution which he has made to the wealth and welfare, not Of his native city only but of his country, and to the commerce, industry, and material civilization Of the world, will justify my reference to him in connection with the subject Of discourse.