a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Northumberland, Saratoga County, N.Y., August 16, 1811. In 1834 he entered the New York Conference, and for thirty-six years, without interruption, ardently pursued his sacred calling, turning nmany to righteousness. He died March 21, 1870. Mr. Collins was a man of more than ordinary intellect, a very practical, spiritual preacher, and an indefatigable pastor. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1870, page 105.