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Also in the Press.

An Inquiry into the principal Questions at issue between the Baptists and Pædobaptists, on the Subjects and the Mode of Baptism. By John Munro, Knockando. In one Volume, 12mo.

The Turkish Testament incapable of Defence. By Dr. Henderson.

Four Volumes of Sermons, by the late Dr. Doddridge.

Bagster's Bible; adapted for Pulpit, Study, and Family Use, in one single Quarto Volume, printed with a large and

clear Type. The Notes are not polemical or doctrinal, but entirely philological and explanatory. The parallel Passages are more numerous than in any other Bible extant, and contain all those of Canne, Blayney, Bishop Wilson by Crutwell, Brown, Scott, A. Clarke, and Bagster's celebrated Pocket Volume. The great Design of the Publisher is to secure universal acceptability, by confining the Notes to Philology and Explanation, and by combining unexampled Cheapness with general Usefulness and real Elegance.

A Work, on the Plan of the German Literary Almanacks, will be published early in the Month of November next. The Volume is intended more especially for the religious Reader of literary Com. positions; and will, therefore, contain only those Productions that have an obviously religious or moral tendency. It will consist of Tales, Essays, and Poetry, by about twenty-five of the most popular Writers of the Age. The Illustrations (twelve in number) are by Martin, Westall, Corbould, Wright, Brooke, &c. and the Engravings by Heath, Finden, Mitchell, Melville, &c. &c.

NORTH AMERICA.

THE following Intelligence is extracted from the American Baptist Magazine.

Revivals of Religion.-Numerous letters have been received from various parts of the United States, containing information of extensive revivals of religion. Several thousand persons have been converted and baptized. One gentleman thus writes:

"A good work of grace commenced in Lowville and Denmark (New York), in June last. It continued through the summer, and part of the fall, very powerfully; but in the month of October it seemed rather to subside. Within a few days past [the letter is dated December 20, 1824] the work appears to revive. There are several instances of recent conversion, and the cries of the wounded are again heard. Since the work commenced, we have received by baptism 101; between 90 and 100 have been added to the Presbyterian church in the square; about 20 to the Presbyterian church in Denmark; about 20 to the open communion Baptists, and a few to the Methodists. A considerable number remain, who have not as yet openly put on Christ; some of

whom will probably be baptized soon. The number hopefully converted is but little short of 300!

"One instance in the revival reminds us particularly of the practice of the pri mitive disciples. A certain woman named Lydia,' though not a seller of purple,' yet, as we hope, a dealer in the merchandise of wisdom, has been baptized, and her household,' consisting of two sons, two daughters, and one son-inlaw, who are comforted with the brethren.' Another household has been baptized since the revival commenced, who are also believing in God.""

Columbian College.-On Wednesday, December 15, 1824, the first commencement of this Institution was celebrated. After prayer by the President, Essays were read by the students on the following subjects-Responsibilities of American Youth-The Superiority of Grecian over Roman Literature-Timoleon and Washington-The Influence of Mathematics on the Mind-The United States-The Spirit of Liberty-and The Philosophy of the active Powers of Man. The degree of Bachelor of Arts was then conferred on three students; and the whole was closed by an Address from the President.

The day was unusually pleasant, and the audience very numerous and respect able. The presence of the President of the United States, General Lafayette, General Jackson, the Ministers of State, many members of both Houses of Congress, the Clergy of the City of Washing ton, and many learned and distinguished gentlemen, gave additional interest to the occasion.

More than two hundred students have been received into the College since January, 1822, and nearly one hundred and fifty are on the list of the present term. A new building must shortly be erected for their accommodation.

Baptist General Tract Society.-The first Annual Meeting of this Society was held in Washington City on Monday, February 28, 1825. The prospects of success are flattering to a degree far beyond the anticipations of its founders. Many Auxiliary Societies are already formed, and depositories are established in several of the States. Nineteen tracts have already been issued, and the number will be rapidly increased.

SOUTH AMERICA.

THE Report of the American Bible Society states, that "from South America important communications have been received. The ardour with which the Bible is sought for, and the gratitude with which it is received; the free introduction of the New Testament, or parts of it, into some of the most important schools; the strong desire manifested by many to have the whole Bible in the vernacular languages of the most populous and powerful provinces; the gradual decline of prejudice and opposition; and the cordial and affectionate co-operation of many of the most influential clergy and laymen-are encouraging in the highest degree. The Bible is gladly received in Patagonia, in Monte Video, Bahia, the Brazils, Valparaiso, Chili, and throughout Mexico."

In addition to the above, we have the pleasure of informing our readers, that a Bible Society has been established at Bogota, the capital of Colombia, for the purpose of diffusing the scriptures throughout that important country. This interesting event took place on Thursday, March 24, in the Chapel of the University, where a numerous assembly was con- . vened. From the following observations, which we extract from the Constitucional, a Columbian Newspaper, it appears that the Institution has not been formed without some discussion and opposition :

"The opposition which has been made. to this beneficent Institution, by sinister interpretations of its object, is not to be wondered at; nor that strife of opinions which has already been manifested upon this important subject. It is, however, strange, that any public writer should have said, that it would be better to print two millions of copies of the Catechism, (the only book of instruction afforded to the people by our old oppressors,) than to print and circulate the Holy Bible. It is not suitable in itself, nor is it consistent with our upright motives to excite contention.

"The exclusive object of the Bible Society, which has just been established in Colombia, is, to facilitate to all Colombians the reading of the Divine Word, in our own native tongue, from approved versions, such as that of Father Scio, or that of the celebrated Torres Amat, which has just been published in Madrid, with all the necessary licences; and this object will be accomplished without, in any degree, infringing upon the articles of the Council of Trent. If this plan draw forth opposition-if this object is capable of producing bitter and extemporaneous censures, then shall we be under the necessity of classing the people of Colombia with the most uncivilized people of the world. This Bible Society has been established, with the consent and approbation of the distinguished persons actually entrusted with the Executive Government of the Republic, and the Ecclesiastic Government of the Archbishoprick, to whom it belongs exclusively, and without dispute to watch over the spiritual and temporal happiness of the people, and whose fidelity none without injustice can call in question."

The following are the names of the Officers of the Colombian Bible Society: President,

Don Pedro Gual, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.

Vice-Presidents, Don Jose Maria Castillo, Minister of

Finance.

Doctor Jose Maria Estevez, Prebendary, and Rector of the College of St. Bartholomew.

Doctor Juan Fernandez de Sotomayor, Rector of the College del Rosario.

LANGUAGE INSTITUTION.

OUR last number contained the Address on behalf of this new Institution: the Laws and Regulations are as follow:

I. The designation of this Society shall be the LANGUAGE INSTITUTION; and its object shall be to assist in promoting the knowledge of Christianity, by making the best practicable provision for teaching, in this country, the languages of the Heathen.

II. In furtherance of this object, every opportunity shall be embraced of collecting information relative to the languages of Heathens and Mahomedans throughout the world, and to their manners, customs, and opinions; and of forming a Library of such books, both printed and manuscript, as are connected with these subjects. Courses of Lectures shall also be delivered, by the best teachers that can be obtained from time to time, in elucidation of the respective languages; to which Lectures all persons concurring in the Society's object shall be admitted, under such regulations and on such terms as the Committee shall appoint.

III. In all the lectures delivered by the teachers, they shall confine themselves strictly to the elucidation of the several languages; with illustrations, as opportunities may occur, of the state of the people in respect of their manners, customs, or opinions: but in no case are they to touch on points of Christian doctrine or discipline, on which different sentiments prevail among Christians; as it is the design of the Society to afford its assistance to all persons who concur in its object, without subjecting them to any kind of compromise of their own views and principles.

IV. Each Subscriber of One Guinea annually shall be a member of the Society, during the continuance of such subscription; and each Subscriber of Ten Guineas at one time shall be a member for life.

V. Each Subscriber of Five Guineas annually shall be a Governor of the Society during the continuance of such subscription; and each contributor of Fifty Pounds at one time, or who shall by one additional payment increase his original contribution to Fifty Pounds, shall be a Governor for life.

VI. An Executor, paying a Bequest of Fifty Pounds, shall be a member for life; or of One Hundred Pounds, a Governor for life.

VII. The affairs of the Society shall be conducted by a President, Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, a Committee, and Secretaries. The Committee shall consist of twenty-four lay members of the Society, and of such clergymen and other

ministers as are members, with the Annual and Life Governors; the President, Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, and Secretaries being considered ex officio members of the Committee. Of the twenty-four lay members, one half shall be members of the Established Church, and the other half members of other religious denominations: of these lay members, eighteen, who shall have most frequently attended, shall be eligible for re-election the ensuing year. The Committees shall have power to appoint all officers, except the Trea

surer.

VIII. An annual meeting of the Society shall be held in or about the month of May, when the Treasurer and Committee shall be chosen, the accounts presented, and the proceedings of the year reported.

IX. Every member of the Society shall have access to the Library, free of charge, but under the regulations of the Committee.

X. None of the regulations of the Institution shall be repealed or altered, nor any new general regulations be established, but at the general meetings of the Society, or at a special meeting called for the purpose by the Committee.

BRISTOL ACADEMY.

THE Annual Meeting was held at Bristol, on Wednesday, August 3. On this occasion it was determined to make some important alterations and improvements in the management of the Institution, with a view to the introduction of a more enlarged system of education, suited to the improved state of mental culture, and the general diffusion of knowledge, by which the present times are happily distinguished.

The contemplated improvements embrace the following particulars.

The course of instruction is to be divided into two departments :-the theological, to be conducted by the president

and the classical and mathematical, by a second tutor. The first department includes Hebrew, divinity, biblical criticism, ecclesiastical history, and the pastoral office; in the second are comprised the Latin and Greek languages, classical antiquities, and the elements of pure and mixed mathematics. Instruction in logic, rhetoric, English composition, and elocution, will be given, according to an arrangement to be settled by the tutors.

Those young men who have not previously acquired some knowledge of the Latin and Greek languages, will be placed under the preparatory instruction of the classical tutor for six or twelve

Students are altogether prohibited from preaching during the first year; and, during the second year, will not be permitted to preach at any places whose distances from Bristol would prevent attendance at Lectures, either on Saturday or Monday.

At the close of each session, a general examination of the students will be held, full details of which will be furnished to the Committee, and a Report to the public.

The board of the students will be provided at the expense of the Society, under the superintendence of a housekeeper. The Rev. T. S. Crisp is invited to undertake the presidency of the Academy, and the Rev. W. Anderson to become the classical and mathematical tutor.

ANGLESEY.

AT Holyhead, June 20 and 30. Ten sermons were delivered, by the brethren J. Edwards, J. Pritchard, Abel Jones, Evan Evans, Simon James, D. Jones, J. Jones, D. Roberts, Ellis Evans, and T. Davies. The congregations were very numerous.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.

Messrs. Tyler (Rom. i. 16), Allom (Psalm AT Quainton, May 18. Sermons by lxxxv. 6), and Gunn (Matt. xii. 35). Devotional services by Messrs. Howlett, May, Simmons, and others. Baptized within the year, 50. Increase, 20. About thirty villages are supplied with preaching. The next Association to be at Haddenham, May 10, 1826: Messrs. Clarabut and Tomlin to preach.

ORDINATIONS, &c.

UXBRIDGE.

NEW Meeting-house opened, April 5. Preachers, Mr. Ivimey (1 Thess. v. 20, 21), Mr. Coleman (Psalm xxvi. 8), and Mr. Upton, Sen. (Heb. vii. 25). Collection, £14 2s. 7 d.

HOLYHEAD.

ON Tuesday, April 19, Mr. W. Morgan, late of Abergavenny Academy, was ordained pastor of the Baptist Church at Holyhead. The Rev. C. Evans delivered the introductory discourse, received the confession of faith, and addressed the minister and the church: text, 1 Thess. Y. 12, 13.

CANTERBURY.

OUR friends will be much gratified to hear that a Baptist Church has been formed in the City of Canterbury, where the principles of our Denomination were maintained, amidst much obloquy and persecution, as early as the year 1643.* Several churches in the Eastern parts of Kent owe their existence to the efforts of the Canterbury Baptists, and were long accustomed to regard the church in that city as the mother-church. But circumstances, which need not now be specified, occasioned a gradual decline of the cause,

• See Ivimey's History, vol II. p. 217.

till, about the commencement of the present century, the church was dissolved. Two years ago, a fresh attempt was made, under the management of an able and effective Committee, and, by the blessing of God, has happily succeeded.

The interesting services, of which an account is now to be given, took place on Tuesday, August 23.-In the morning, the Rev. J. Giles of Eythorne, preached a suitable sermon from Acts viii. 36, and baptized seven persons.-In the afternoon, thirteen persons, who had been dismissed for that purpose from the churches at Folkestone, St. Peter's, Shortwood, Tenterden, and Eythorne, were formed into a Church, by signifying their mutual desire and consent, and giving each other the right hand of fellowship. The seven who had been baptized in the morning, and five other baptized persons, were then added to the church, and five deacons were unanimously chosen. It was a deeply interesting and solemn season.

THE NIGHT OF MARVELS.

[By Violante do Ceo, a Portuguese Poet, extracted from Bowring's "Ancient Poetry and Romances of Spain."]

In such a marvellous night, so fair
And full of wonder strange and new,
Ye shepherds of the vale, declare
Who saw the greatest wonder? Who?
First. "I saw the trembling fire look wap."
Second. "I saw the sun shed tears of
blood."

Third. "I saw a God become a man."
Fourth. "I saw a man become a God."
O, wondrous marvels! at the thought,
The bosom's awe and reverence move;
But who such prodigies has wrought?
What gave such wonders birth? "Twas

love!

What call'd from heaven that flame divine,
Which streams in glory from above;
And bid it o'er earth's bosom shine,
And bless us with its brightness? Love!

In the evening, the deacons were set apart to their office by prayer (by the Rev. J. Giles) and the laying on of hands. An appropriate sermon was afterwards preached, by the Rev. T. Cramp of St. Peter's, from 1 Pet. v. 5. The devotional engagements of the day were conducted by Messrs. Acworth, Elvey, Belcher, and Martell.

On Lord's-day, August 28, the newly. formed church met to commemorate the love of the Saviour. When we consider the obstacles surmounted, the discouragements felt, and the difficulties overcome, we are constrained to say, "What hath God wrought!" A suitable pastor for this station is now the grand object of desire, and there is no doubt but a large and prosperous interest under the divine blessing, may be raised. A debt still remains on the place, towards the liquidation of which the assistance of a liberal public will be solicited.

(Signed) JOHN GILES, Chairman.

Who bid the glorious sun arrest
His course, and o'er heaven's concave

move

In tears,-the saddest, loneliest, Of the celestial orbs? "Twas love! Who rais'd the human race so high, E'en to the starry seats above, That, for our mortal progeny, A man became a God? 'Twas love! Who humbled from the seats of light Their Lord, all human woes to prove; Led the great source of day to night; And made of God a man? "Twas love! Yes, love has wrought, and love alone, The victories all,-beneath,-above; And earth and heaven shall shout, as one, The all-triumphant song of love. The song through all heaven's arches ran, And told the wondrous tales aloud,The trembling fire that look'd so wan, The weeping sun behind the cloud : A God-a God-become a man! A mortal man become a God!

3. Moon passes Saturn V. aft. 4. Ceres south I. 34 aft. Altitude 29° 52'.

4. Venus passes Jupiter IX. aft. 9. Moon passes Mars O. 30 morn. 9. Moon passes Jupiter III. 15 morn. 9. Moon passes Venus XI. 8 morn. 10. Moon passes Mercury XI. 22 aft. 11. Herschel south VI. 3 aft. Altitude 15° 32'.

11. New Moon XI. 30 aft. Too far south to cast her shadow on the Earth.

12 Mars passes Jupiter X. aft. 26. Full Moon X. 2 aft. Too far north to pass through the Earth's shadow. 30. Occultation of Saturn by the Moon. Immersion VIII. 10 ast. Emersion IX. 54.