scattered over the country, adapted, in whole or in part, to serve as models; and they think it likely that the working plans of these chapels might, if applied for, be placed at their disposal.

We are consequently directed to present to our brethren generally, through your pages, the following request: namely, That those who are acquainted with any chapel adapted, in their judgment, to serve as a model, will kindly intimate to us its locality, and the parties with whom we may best communicate respecting the plans.

On behalf of the Committee,

London, June 15, 1848.

EDWARD STEANE, Secretaries.
J. H. HINTON,

XI.-LITERARY NOTICES.

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the General Epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude. By Rev. Albert Barnes. Carefully edited by Rev. I. Cobbin, A.M. London: Tegg and Co. 1848.

WE are happy to receive a continuation of the very valuable annotations of Mr. Barnes. For the use of Sunday School Teachers and private Christians, no extant commentary can be placed on a par with this. Mr. Barnes' volumes contain the results of modern exegesis presented in a form easy of comprehension to the mere English student, and are adapted to satisfy those innumerable inquiries which arise in the mind of the thoughtful Christian when perusing the pages of divine truth. Difficulties and points of difference among Christians are always treated with candour, and never evaded. The solution may not satisfy every one. That would be impossible. But there is always given a fair explanation of the author's views upon the matter. The English publishers have secured the copyright of the volume before us for this country. This we regret; not because we wish to have the volume cheaper than it is now presented to us, but because we desire to see the laws of copyright between America and England assimilated, which can only be brought about by the combination of authors on the other side of the Atlantic, to force the question on their legislature. That large profits should be reaped by booksellers here at their cost, will quicken their movements in the direction of equity and justice to the works of their English brethren.

The Youth of India speaking for themselves; being the Substance of the Examination Papers of the Students of the London Missionary Society's Institution or College in Calcutta. By Rev. T. Boaz. London: Snow. 1848. THESE papers are very favourable specimens of Hindoo attainment, diligence, and acuteness. Few schools in this country could exhibit better educational results. The examinations of Hume's theory in denial of miracles display much power of thought, and a facility in English composition of great merit. It is the wish of Mr. Boaz, under the sanction and with the generous assistance of the London Missionary Society, to erect a suitable building, with scientific and philosophical apparatus, for these heathen pupils. Seven hundred and eighty are now under instruction, and their school-room is nothing better than a thatched bungalow, frequently penetrated by the rain. From £2,000 to £3,000 are still required to complete this benevolent object, success in which must be earnestly desired by all who are interested in the progress of education in India.

The Jesuits. A Lecture, by Henry Isaac Roper. London: Houlston. 1848. THIS lecture was delivered at a monthly meeting of the Associate Churches of Bristol. It contains a clear and well-arranged digest of the history, principles, and character of this "body-guard" of the papacy. Any extension of information concerning the "Company of Jesus," especially when, as in this case, authorities the most trustworthy are consulted, is of great value. Their expulsion from every continental state, and the hospitable refuge extended towards them in this country by the tolerant disposition of Englishmen, render it a matter of no little importance that we should be put upon our guard against their wiles, their corrupting principles, and secret machinations. The open, unsuspicious character of our countrymen lays us open to their energetic operations. Their multiplication amongst us cannot but be a source of anxiety, and it is incumbent on all to whom the opportunity is given, to warn the flock on the approach of wolves, although they come clothed in the garb of sheep. We wish a wide circulation to Mr. Roper's excellent compendium.

The Use of Difficulties in Mental and Moral Culture. A Lecture, by the Rev. Thomas Stratten, Hull. London: B. L. Green. 1848. WHO can doubt that difficulties in every path of investigation are of great moral value and importance? The difficulties to be met with in revelation, says our author, "help to produce and cherish in us reverence, diligence, and experimental conviction;" in daily life they form great men, they develope and prolong national power and greatness, and tend to produce moral excellence. This is an admirable lecture upon an interesting theme, and a fitting subject for the commencement of a Young Man's Christian Association." It may be read by every youth with great advantage.

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A Guide to "The Gates of Zion," for those who visit London; and a Hand Book for "All the Dwellings of Jacob," &c. By Pictor. London: Aylott

and Jones.

A SERIES of sketches of the personal features, character, and pulpit powers of the most eminent ministers of the gospel in London. The subjects of the author's pen are selected from various denominations with tolerable impartiality. Our judgment would, however, be different in many cases to that here recorded.

The Christian Citizen: his Duty to the Government and his Fellow Subjects. A Lecture, delivered in the Baptist Chapel, Sudbury, Suffolk. By Spencer Murch. Sudbury: Wright. 1848.

Or the spirit, tendency, and matter of this tract we highly approve. It deserves a wide circulation among every class.

A Word to the Masses on their Right to the Franchise, and the means of attaining it. By a Norwich Operative. London: Jarrold and Sons. AFTER presenting a most formidable indictment against the selfish government of our aristocracy, the author proceeds to treat of the Franchise as both the natural and constitutional right of every man. He then urges upon the people unity, self-dependence, firmness, courage, consistency, preparation for the exercise or the Franchise, perseverance, and subscriptions to carry into effect the object in view. The tract is written with great clearness and force,

and is calculated to direct beneficially the energies of the working men in their aspirations after their rightful share in the government of their country.

Converse with Conscience: a Few Words for members of Christian churches. London: Ward & Co.

A FAITHFUL and pungent appeal to the class to whom it is addressed. It should be perused by every church member. The self introspection urged would doubtless result, under the blessing of the Divine Spirit, in greater diligence and a more perfect consecration of all to the Redeemer.

Youthful Lust a Fraternal Address to Young Men on a Common Form of Vice. Issued by the Young Men's Christian Association. London : B. L. Green. 1848.

THE title is sufficiently indicative of the contents of this well-written little book. 66 Upon such a subject the most communicative of parents find it exceedingly difficult to speak; and this book is written to supply the void which difficulty in conversing on this topic so frequently creates."―p. 9.

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

Mr. Clarke, our African missionary, is preparing for the press an introduction to Fernandian grammar.

Mr. Merrick is earnestly occupied in translating the Scriptures into the Isubu language, as also in the preparation of a grammar and dictionary. His talent for the acquisition of languages is spoken of by Mr. Clarke as of high order.. The Rev. D. Benedict has just issued a new and very much enlarged edition of his General History of the Baptist Denomination in America and other parts of the world.' A review of this important work may be expected by our

readers.

A Life of John Bunyan, by Dr. Irah Chase, is very highly spoken of by the American press. Dr. Chase has also recently published an edition of the so-called 'Apostolical Constitutions,' with a translation of Krabbe's Essay on their Character and Contents, from the German.

A Memoir of the late Mrs. Judson has just appeared from the pen of "Fanny Forester."

Dr. Belcher has lately published, in Philadelphia, a work on the Baptisms of the New Testament.

At Montreal a new magazine was commenced in January last, entitled, "The Colonial Protestant, and Journal of Literature and Science.' It is edited by the Revs. J. M. Cramp and F. Bosworth, and is specially designed as a bulwark of Protestantism against Popery.

The Baptist Missionary Press at Calcutta has lately issued a second edition of 'The Devotional New Testament,' by our missionary brother, Rev. J. T. Thompson, of Delhi. Also, The Missionary's Vade Mecum,' by Rev. T. Phillips, of Muttra.

XII.-HOME AND FOREIGN RECORD.

POPE GREGORY.-Professor Cassali recently delivered, in Brooklyn, New York, a lecture on Italy and the Popes; in which he brought to light many curious stories and interesting facts. According to him, there is a striking contrast between the present Pope Pius and his predecessor Gregory. The latter, it is well known, never attempted to ameliorate the condition of his subjects; his main object seeming to be to enjoy himself and keep society where he found it. Hence he filled his cellars with wines, discountenanced the construction of railroads, steam-boats, and magnetic telegraphs, and endeavoured as much as possible to abridge the freedom of the press. But Pope Pius pursued entirely a different course. He ordered that the twelve thousand bottles of wine, which he found in the palace of his predecessor, should be sold, and the money given to the poor. He also encouraged the introduction of those facilities for communication and improvement, which had been before proscribed. Among the many caricatures of Gregory, got up at Rome after his death, was one, representing him on his way to Paradise in company with St. Peter. The journey being hard and tedious, for an aged man like the Pope, he complained to St. Peter thus :

"How is it, St. Peter, that our journey is so long? I did not know that Paradise was so far from the Vatican." St. Peter replied, "If you had allowed the construction of railways and steamers in your state, we should have arrived long ago. But now you must stop for a while in purgatory."

After having remained some months in purgatory, where he met his friend O'Connell (the story goes), Gregory set out with St. Peter again on his eternal journey. Coming in view of Paradise, the Pope asked St. Peter why the angels and his late predecessors in the papal chair did not come out to meet him?

"Dear Gregory," replied St. Peter, "as for the Popes, there are few of them in heaven, and the news of your death has not yet reached there; as it would have done, if you had established telegraphs, and granted the freedom of the press.”

When the Saint and the Pope arrived at the gates of Paradise, St. Peter asked Gregory for his key, which after some time the Pope found, and handed to him; but it proved to be the key of his wine cellar.

St. Peter was admitted within the gates, but Gregory was lost in the fog.-Sabbath Recorder, New York.

THE TYROL. The Tyrol is one of the most Catholic countries of Europe. The clergy are much alarmed at the freedom of worship granted by the Austrian constitution. They have invited the people from the pulpit, to sign a petition in which "the Tyrol desires that the Catholic should be the only religion of the country, and consequently asks an exception in its favour with regard to the religious liberty granted to the other provinces of the State." This petition is to be presented to the emperor and to the States of the Tyrol.

CANTON DE VAUD.-Prayer meetings are still the object of unceasing persecution by the government. No less than ten persons have been sent before the tribunals by the Council of State, for being present at a meeting in the house of M. Fivoz.

BERLIN.-Scenes similar to those in the Canton de Vaud are anticipated as likely to take place in this city. M. Nitsch, in his sermons, warns all Christians to prepare for persecution.

FRANKFORT. The separation of the church from the state was recently voted by a majority of 60 to 50, at a pastoral conference, consisting of pastors from Russia, Bavaria, Hesse, Nassau, and Frankfort.

WORSHIP OF JUGGERNAUT.-At a court of East India Proprietors, on Wednesday, June 21, Mr. Poynder read the following declaration from the Baptist Missionaries in Orissa, assembled in annual conference, at Cuttack, February 18th to 28th, 1848;

"That as a body of missionaries, called by the providence of God to labour in Orissa, we feel constrained to renew our protest against the iniquitous continuance of the government donation for the support of the vilest system of superstition that ever degraded man or dishonoured God; and that we intend, in the name of God, who abhors idolatry, to raise our voices against this abomination till it shall be swept from the earth."

NEWSPAPERS IN ALGIERS.-A new Arabic paper, the "Mobacker," has been recently commenced at Algiers, and a copy sent to the Caïd of each tribe. The copy of Beni M'Thar, on one occasion failed, by some inadventure, to reach its destination. This calamity created great disturbance in the tribe. A public meeting of the heads of families was convoked, and two horsemen were dispatched, to inquire what the tribe were to infer from the non-reception of their paper. They were informed that no insult was intended, and the whole matter was set right.

ANTI-STATE-CHURCH MOVEMENT.-This movement seems to be progressing most favourably, both within and without the church. The Bishop of Exeter is resolved to pursue Mr. Shore, and this gentlemen will shortly be immured in prison for his contumacy. Mr. Gorham is actively engaged in bringing his case before the courts. And in Edinburgh, the public distraint and forced sale, under police and military guardianship, on behalf of the stipends of the state-paid ministry, are working most hopefully for the dissolution of a connexion so opposed to the elements of Christianity. At Brentford a lecture has been delivered by a Mr. Bond, of Cambridge University, in favour of establishments, in a commendable spirit; but which Mr. Green, of Walworth, is about to answer in another lecture at the same place. At Hammersmith, Uxbridge, and St. Albans, meetings have been held and addresses given by the agents of A.-S.-C. Association. At Uxbridge a church rate has actually been proposed by a dissenter !

NOTTINGHAM. The Rev. J. A. Baynes, B.A.,. of Poplar, has accepted a unanimous invitation to the pastorate of the church, Spaniel Row. His stated services commence the second Lord's day in August.

DUNSTABLE.-A new and beautiful chapel was opened on Friday, June 16th, for the use of the church under the pastoral care of Rev. D. Gould. Sermons were preached by Dr. Harris, and Rev. Mortlock Daniel. The Revs. John Jukes, S. Kent, W. Shorelton (Wesleyan), E. L. Forster, H. Burgess, E. Adey, J. Andrews, and others, took part in the services. On the following Lord's day two sermons were preached by the Rev. W. Robinson, of Kettering, formerly a member of the church, and one in the afternoon by the pastor. The collections amounted to £127 4s. 2d.

RUGBY.-The Rev. E. Fall preached his farewell sermon on June 18th. He has presided over the church for forty-one years. At a tea meeting on the following day, a purse, containing the proceeds of the meeting and several donations, was presented to him as a mark of respect and esteem. The meeting was addressed by several friends and ministers. The Rev. H. Angus, of Horton College, has accepted the pastorate, and commenced his labours on the first Lord's day in July.

SHIPLEY, YORKSHIRE.-The Rev. Kerr Johnson who lately left the Scotch Secession Church and joined the Baptists, has accepted a call from the Baptist Church, Shipley. His labours commenced on the first Lord's day in July.

GLASGOW.-The Baptist church meeting in Albion Street, under the pastoral care of the Rev. Jas. Taylor, has purchased the commodious chapel in Regent Street, formerly occupied by the Rev. J. M. Campbell.