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This shows a rather larger increase both of Churches and members in this county, than was exhibited in Suffolk; and this too, from a much smaller original number, and in a shorter period.

It is gratifying to observe that but one of these churches, and that was formed but a few months since, is now destitute of a pastor. Much of the present prosperity, especially of the smaller and weaker churches, may be traced to the measures adopted for their assistance, by the Salem association, at its formation in 1828. The origin of two or three Churches, within the limits of that associWith many reasons for ation, may be traced to the same source. humility and repentance, on account of past remissness, these Churches have much cause for gratitude, that their efforts have In the experience been crowned with such distinguished success. of Churches as well as of individuals, will the testimony of divine wisdom be verified, "he that soweth bountifully shall reap also ESSEX. bountifully."

MARCH 12th, 1832.

LITERARY NOTICES.

BIOGRAPHY OF SELF-TAUGHT MEN.-With an Introductory Essay. By B. B. Edwards. Boston, Perkins & Marvin, 1832. Pp. 362.

It is very seldom that a work comes before the public, with so many and powerful claims upon its attention. The subject select. ed is wonderfully adapted to the present wants of the community, The biographical and to produce results of great usefulness. sketches are made with felicitous propriety of selection, both of characters generally, and of incidents which shed light upon the

points Mr. Edwards desired to illustrate.

But the Preliminary Essay is the most remarkable portion of the book. It covers about forty pages, and is full of the most vigorous, masculine thought, far-reaching views, lofty principles and intelligent piety; expressed in a style worthy of themselves. We read it with a constant glow of admiration and with a sustained interest, which is rarely excited by a professed introduction.

The Essay is intended for that class of men whose lives are the subjects of the Biography-and if read by them, as we hope it may be universally, will undoubtedly be of immense benefit to them and to our country generally.

From a view of the present situation and wants of our country, it proves the vast extent of influence which these men are to exert; and from a picture of their character, including both excellencies and defects, it exhibits the necessity and the manner also, of making that influence salutary. It concludes with a spirited exhortation to these individuals, to untiring effort, and unslumbering zeal. The narrow limits allowed us in the present number, forbid a fuller examination of the book, which we hope to re-peruse and notice at greater length in some future article.

B.

CHRISTIAN BAPTISM, a Sermon, preached in the Lal Bazar Chapel, Calcutta on Lord's-day, Sept. 27th, 1812; previous to the administration of the ordinance of Baptism. By ADONIRAM JUDSON, JR. A. M. Boston, Lincoln & Edmands.

The fourth edition of Mr. Judson's Sermon on Baptism, has just issued from the press of Messrs. Lincoln & Edmands. Mr. Judson's last personal attention to the work, appears, from a note of his, prefixed, to have been bestowed, in 1819, when he made a thorough revision of the work, and since when it has remained as he left it, ready for publication. The former editions were out of print, and the wants of our denomination called for another edition, which is now published as corrected and enlarged by the author. We are happy to believe that the field of controversy is now almost abandoned, and that correct sentiments on the mode and subjects of Baptism, are vastly more prevalent than formerly. There is, however, yet left much ignorance, much prejudice, much unrebuked sophistry and interested false reasoning. To remove and counteract these, where sound learning, solid argument, and fair reasoning, can do it, this excellent sermon is admirably adapted. It puts into the possession of every Baptist reader, invulnerable defensive armor, and weapons of attack, whose temper and strength are irresistible. It furnishes the serious inquirer with the most satisfactory authorities and reasons, which the compass of a sermon could embrace.

To the sermon is added a very interesting letter from the author, to the third church in Plymouth, Mass., on the subject of the change which occurred in his sentiments on Baptism.

We hope that the work may circulate widely, and produce a salutary effect.

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The Idol called Juggernaut, has been considered as the Moloch of the present age; and he is justly so named, for the sacrifices offered up to him by self-devotement are not less criminal, perhaps not less numerous, than those recorded of the Moloch of Canaan.

The Car, or tower is about sixty feet in height, resting on wheels which indent the ground deeply, as they turn slowly under the ponderous machine. Upon the tower, are the priests and satellites of the idol, surrounding the throne.

Many an individual has laid himself down in the road before the tower, and been crushed beneath its wheels, as a deed of merit, evincing thus his devotion to the Idol.

The natives themselves, while speaking of the number of worshippers at particular festivals, usually say, that a lack of people, (100,000,) would not be missed.

MISSIONARY REGISTER,

FOR MAY, 1832.

SUBSCRIPTIONS and Donations to the General Convention of the Baptist Denomination in the United States, for Foreign Missions, &c. should be transmitted to Heman Lincoln, Esq. Treasurer, at the Baptist Missionary Rooms, No. 17, Joy's Building, Washington Street, Boston. The Communications for the Corresponding Secretary should be directed to the same place.

EXTRACT FROM THE REV. MR.

KINCAID'S JOURNAL. It will be recollected that in a letter from Mr. Jones, published in the March number of the present year, it was observed, that brethren Wade and Kincaid had made a tour of two or three hundred miles, up the Martaban river, to visit the Karens, who reside there in great numbers, and baptized nine persons, and that five had been baptized during a previous excursion of brethren Wade and Bennett. The following extract from brother Kincaid's journal, recently received, gives a particular account of the second tour among this interesting people.

Maulmein, March 14th, 1831. This morning we are to leave our home, for the country inhabited by Karens: our prayer has been that God would prosper our way, and bless the word of His grace in the salvation of many souls. It is not without some regret, that we leave home just at this time, several of the English and Burmans, having been recently brought to the knowledge of the truth, and some others anxiously enquiring what they shall do to be saved? But, all things considered, it appears to be the most favorable opportunity we shall have for some time to come.

Neighborhood of Damathat. Evening. We have come about thirty miles, and put up for the night. We ate our supper in a zayat, which stands on the margin of the river, and is between seventy and a hundred feet long. On every side of us, we see the ensigns of superstition and idolatry, Near us

lies the village Damathat, and it contains, probably, about three hundred souls; the whole country appears a beautiful and luxuriant plain, except here and there a stupendous rock, rising abruptly from two to three hundred feet highthese rocks brought forcibly to our minds, the beautiful and impressive allusion in the Prophet Isaiah, where he speaks of the Messiah as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. We sensibly felt the force of this allusion, when we came under the cooling grateful shade, which they flung to a considerable distance over the plain, and were effectually shielded from the burning rays of a torrid sun.

Golden Pagoda.

Taking two of the disciples along with us, we ascended, with much fatigue, one of these mountains, on the very summit of which stands a

golden Pagoda, a zayat, a large bell, and a building filled with idols.We had an interesting view of the surrounding country; here,the river winding its course through the plain, and making its way to the ocean; there, gigantic rocks spotting the plain in every direction, and proudly looking down upon the Palm, Cocoanut, Orange, and other forest trees which skirt their base. The history of this Pagoda, according to the tradition of the inhabitants of the country, is this: in some former age the king who ruled over this country, wished to marry his own daughter, when his

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