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together with my body and my soul. have become one of the church of Jesus Christ. Examine-ye Mr. Bingham and company-my sentiments, that ye may know, and if ye desire it, transmit my communication to the United States, to our

chief [The President]. It is with your selves to do it. Affection to our chief in America-love to him. "KALAIMOKU.

"Honolulu, Oahu, October 28th, 1826."

Here we have the opinion of the chiefs in regard to the missionaries; for Kalaimoku has unquestionably expressed their united sentiments, with no exception that any one can reasonably consider as important.

We suppose that many of our readers will desire to know a little more particularly, who the persecutors and slanderers of the missionaries are, and what is the cause of We their opposition and hatred. answer, that the missionaries have at present but few, if any enemies, among the natives themselves. They are found almost wholly, if not altogether, among the foreigners; who are principally Englishmen and Americans, that visit, or reside at, the islands. Their numbers of course fluctuate. Mr. Loomis estimated them at about two hundred, when he came away. As to the causes of their hostility, we say:-1. These men, with few exceptions, are of

that very description from whom hostility to religion of any kind, may commonly be expected. 2. Their enmity to any thing beyond the forms of Christianity-to vital piety-is of course the most bitter. 3. The improvement of the natives may interfere with the impositions in commerce, which some of them may wish to practise. 4. They cannot endure that their licentious intercourse with the native females should be arrested and terminated, by the instructions of the missionaries. It may be observed that Kalaimoku distinctly hints at this last named cause, and Mr. Loomis is of the opinion that but for this, the missionaries might live in quiet.Shame, where is thy blush!

Having now disposed of what we consider the real merits of the subject-having shown, we hope to the satisfaction of our readers, that the missionaries deserve well of all the friends, whether of civilization or Christianity, we shall venture in our next number, feeble as we are, to break a lance with the British Quarterly reviewer. What we lack in power and skill, we trust will be more than compensated, by "the vantage ground" on which we expect to stand in the conflict.

SHORT NOTICES OF RECENT PUBLICATIONS. MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF JOSEPH ALLEINE, author of "An Alarm to the Unconverted," including a Narrative written by his widow, Mrs. Theodosia Alleine, "By their fruits ye shall know them." Philadelphia. Uriah Hunt, 71 Market Street. 12mo. pp. 172.

No kind of reading is more profitable or more interesting to practical Christians than the well written biography of persons of distinguished piety. It embo. dies true religion, and renders it palpable and impressive. The Holy Scriptures tell us what it is; the lives of the saints show us what it is.

The Rev. Joseph Alleine is well and widely known, as the author of "An Alarm to the Unconverted." Yet we had never seen any detailed account of

his life and labours, till this little volume was put into our hands. We have read it with eagerness, and we hope not without profit. One good effect which it is calculated to produce is, to humble and reprove ordinary Christians. We recommend it as, in a high degree, both interesting and edifying. We were somewhat disappointed in not finding any account of the time and circumstances in which Mr. Alleine wrote "The Alarm.” It appears that it was a posthumous publication--We are much of the opinion that he wrote it in prison, as Bunyan did his Pilgrim's Progress, and about the same time. The most attractive and instructive part of the book is that which is composed of the narrative written by his wife -a woman of whom it is much to say, that she appears to have been in every

way worthy of her husband. Mr. Alleine died at the age of thirty-five, a martyr to the services he rendered and the persecutions he endured, in promoting the,

cause of his blessed Master.

The publication before us is a compilation by an American gentleman, printed (stereotype) in Philadelphia, and the copy-right secured.

A TREATISE ON SLAVERY. By an unknown author of Virginia.

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The above is all the title given to this octavo pamphlet of 40 pages. We are not even told where it was printed, nor who was the printer. The design manifestly is, to render a discovery of the writer impracticable. He may know better than we do, whether all this is necessary to his safety, or his usefulness. If it be, nothing can show more strikingly the strength of prejudice, and the high degree of excitement, in relation to the subject of slavery, in those parts of the United States where this evil is still cherished. We say this, because the pamphlet itself contains nothing of an acrimonious or an inflammatory nature. chiefly argumentative; and the argument is grounded principally on the Holy Scriptures. The reasoning indeed is closely, and in our opinion, most conclusively, pressed-accompanied with reference to the principles of human rights, as laid down in the declaration of American Independence, and eulogized by writers and speakers in the South, as well as in the North. Our author seems to think that real Christians-the description of persons whom he particularly contemplates-cannot act in consistency with their profession, in advocating slavery in word or deed-in ever holding a human

being in slavery longer than a real, honest regard to his own good, indispensa bly demands. In this we agree with him fully; and we hope that this pamphlet will receive, especially from those most concerned, a very careful and candid pe rusal.

A STATEMENT of the Origin, Nature, AND OPERATIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DOMESTICK MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Pub. lished by order of the Board of Managers.

It appears from this pamphlet that about a year and a half ago, a Missionary society was formed in Philadelphia, chiefly for assisting feeble congregations of the Presbyterian and Reformed Dutch churches, in the State of Pennsylvania and parts adjacent-with some reference also to missionary labours in places where no congregations have yet had a beginning. We mention this pamphlet, and the de sign of the Society, because we are satis fied that neither the one nor the other is as well known as it ought to be. The pamphlet may be had of the Rev. John H. Kennedy, Secretary to the Society, No. 69 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, to whom also all communications for the Society are to be addressed. By application to this Society, feeble and incipient congre gations, who are willing to help them selves as much as they can, will receive aid—And it is surely the incumbent duty of the ministers of the gospel who may see this article, to direct the attention of congregations known to them to be in a declining and necessitous state, to the society; and their duty too to endeavour to promote the views of the Society, and to extend its usefulness, by all the means in their power.

Literary and Philosophical Intelligence, etc.

[* Preparing for publication :-A new quarterly publication, price 7s. 6d. to be entitled Museum Theologicum, or General Collection of Theological Literature; containing a Series of critical, dogmatical, and exegetical Treatises on Divinity. The Theological Encyclopædia, embracing every topic connected with Biblical Criticism and Theology,

In the press-Part I., a Natural His. tory of the Bible; or, a descriptive Account of the Zoology, Botany, and Mineralogy of the Holy Scriptures; by W. Carpenter.

The articles in brackets are taken from the Christian Observer for April last.

The Rev. Archdeacon Bonner has placed a simple monument over the poet Bloom field's grave, in Campton church-yard, Bedfordshire, with the following inscription:

"Here lie the remains of Robert Bloom field: he was born at Honnington, in Suffolk, Dec. 3d, 1761, and died at Shefford, August 19, 1823. "Let his wild native wood-notes tell the rest."

At the celebration of St. David's Day, at Brecon, the Rev. T. Price stated, that two or three years ago he had the honour of setting on foot a collection, for the purpose of translating the Scriptures into the Armorican language. At that time there were many who doubted the prac

ticability of the object, and asked where a translator could be found? But while such persons were doubting and hesitat ing, the work was commenced and actually accomplished; and in the course of the last month the translation of the New Testament was concluded in the language of Armorica, and was in progress through the press.

A young woman, aged nineteen, was lately committed to Southwell House of Correction, for three months, for taking a nest of partridge eggs, which she alleged she met with while weeding, "not knowing what sort of eggs they were." After one month's confinement, the young woman has found friends, and has been liberated on paying 12s. costs, for fees: but can any person read of such a commitment, and not acknowledge that it is quite time to reform our present absurd and tyrannical system of game laws?

Our readers will remember the affecting narrative of the loss by fire of the Kent East Indiaman, and the support and consolation which true religion afforded to some of the sufferers on that melancholy occasion, as exhibited in Major M'Gregor's deeply interesting and Christian recital. This statement is affectingly corroborated by the following circumstance: "A bottle," says a Barbadoes Journal, "was picked up on the 30th September, at a bathing place to windward of this island, by a gentleman, who, on breaking it, found the following account of the fate of the ship Kent, contained in a folded paper, written with pencil, scarcely legible: The ship Kent, Indiaman, is on fire; Elizabeth, Joanna, and myself, commit our spirits into the hands of our blessed Redeemer: his grace enables us to be quite composed on the awful prospect of entering into eternity. J. W. R. M'Gregor (in a cypher). 15th March, 1825. Bay of Biscay.' On the back is endorsed, John McGregor, Esq. Coml. Bank, Edin1.burgh."

A work, just published in two volumes, entitled Scriptural Geology, or Geological Phenomena consistent only with the literal Interpretation of the sacred Scriptures, upon the subjects of the Creation and Deluge, in answer to Cuvier's Essay on the Theory of the Earth, and Professor Buckland's Theory of the Caves, undertakes to demonstrate, both upon scriptural and physical principles, that there is not a fossil bone or a fossil shell in existence that can be proved to be more ancient than the Noahic Deluge.

It is in contemplation to form a school, attached to the Serampore College, in India, for the deaf and dumb. The children of natives will be instructed gratuitously, if their friends wish it, and taught

to read, write, and understand language, either English or Bengalee.

At a meeting of gentlemen of Colombo, in the island of Ceylon, it was resolved to erect a mural tablet to the memory of Bishop Heber. At another meeting of the subscribers for the support and education of Cingalese youths at Bishop's College, Calcutta, it was resolved, that the "Colombo Exhibition" shall henceforth be called "Bishop Heber's Exhibition."

Two gentlemen are about to set out from Sydney, in New South Wales, on a scientific expedition, to measure one or tude of Liverpool Plains. There have not more degrees of the meridian in the lati been as yet made publick any observations of this nature, in a higher southern latitude than from 88 degrees.]

Important Improvement.--Richard P. Morgan, of Stockbridge, (Mass.) has invented an improved Railway Carriage, which so reduces friction, that one horse may draw with perfect ease, upon a level road, fifty tons. Mr. M. has proved this fact both upon a small model, and upon a wagon, and if any advantage was had, it was in favour of the latter. One pound, attached to this carriage, and suspended over a pulley, moved quickly seven hundred pounds.

The eleventh annual Report of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum at Hartford has been published. This institution began with only seven pupils, but the whole number who have been educated at it is

two hundred and twenty-seven, and of these about one half has left the asylum. These, with a few exceptions, have been raised from a state of the most complete ignorance and blankness of intellect, to a good degree of intelligence and respectability, qualified to perform all the duties of citizens, and to procure a livelihood by their own industry. Five of those whose education has been completed have been employed as assistant teachers, either in the Hartford Asylum or in similar institutions. Of the whole number admitted into the institution, thirty-eight are from Connecticut, one from Havana, and the rest from different states in the Union. One hundred and thirty pupils are now in the institution, of which fifty-five are supported by the state of Massachusetts, twenty. two by Vermont, twelve by New Hampshire, and nine by Maine.

Magnetism.—By the aid of the very sen sitive magnetic needle invented by M. Lebaillif, a singular property has been discovered in bismuth and antimony. On bringing these metals near the poles of the needle, they exercise on one pole as well as on the other a very evident repulsive power. After numerous experi

ments, they appear to be the only metals which exhibit this phenomenon.

Improvement and new application of the Compass.-M. Lebailly has communicated to the French Academy an improvement in the construction of the magnetic needle, which enables him to ascertain the presence of the smallest quantity of iron in metallic alloys. The sensibility of his instrument is such, that the very small quantity of iron contained in the alloy employed in coining, is sufficient to cause a variation in the needle of seven or eight degrees. It is in contemplation to apply this instrument to the purpose of detecting (which has never been done hitherto with accuracy) the alloy of iron used by the Russians in casting their cannon; which are much more solid than those of the French.

The University of Gottingen counts at present 1460 students; of whom 352 study theology, 652 the law, 284 medicine, and 172 the philosophical sciences.

The University of Munich had on the 23d of December last 1342 students.

The University of Oxford has at present rather more than 4900 members on its books, of whom upwards of 800 belong to Christ Church alone. The num ber of under-graduates at this time belonging to that University is about 2500.

LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. The American Annual Register, vol. 1.

The Museum of Foreign Literature and Science, No. 61, for July, 1827. Recollections of Egypt.

Travels of the Hon. Capt. Keppel.

The Works of the Author of the "Spy."
Uniform edition.

Military Journal.-By an Officer of the Line.

Burke's Works complete, in 7 vols. Hope Leslie. By the Author of "Redwood."

De Vere. By the Author of "Tremaine." America. By the Author of " ̧ Europe." American Quarterly Review, No. 2. A Compend of Horne's Introduction to the Study of the Bible.

"Our Chronicle of "26." A Satirical Poem.

Lectures on Geology. By J. Van Renselaer, M. D.

The Lady of the Manor, volume 4. By Mrs. Sherwood.

Passages cited from the Old Testament, by the Writers of the New Testament, compared with the original Hebrew and Septuagint Version. Published under the superintendance of Professor Stuart, Andover. 75 cents.

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James Somers, the Pilgrim's Son. Designed for Youth. By a Lady of New

Haven.

Juvenile Psalmody; prepared for the use of Sunday Schools. By Thomas Has tings.

Keligious Intelligence.

PASTORAL LETTER.

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian

Church in the United States, to the Churches under their care, wish grace, mercy, and peace in the Lord.

The Holy Spirit declares by the mouth of David the prophet, in relation to the various providences of God, "Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord." If we ought to mark, and meditate on the ways of the Almighty, in the ordinary course of events, with earnest desire to obtain instruction, much more ought we devoutly to "observe" his dealings towards the church, in which he is accustomed at all times to make the brightest displays of his "loving kindness."There are, however, seasons, in which the manifestations of his presence, and the exhibitions of his character, as the just and Holy One, the God of all grace and mercy, are peculiarly distinct and powerful. These occasions call for most particular

and reverential attention. Heaven and earth seem to be brought nearer together. the separating veil is, in some degree, drawn aside; brighter light beams in truth exerts greater power; the feelings of men are wrought up to a higher tone; the piety of God's people bears a more ele vated character; and opposition to religion is more determined and stubborn.

At such times, there is a loud and ur gent demand for all the wisdom, prudence, humility, meekness, and faith, which can be brought to aid the church, or subserve the cause of God in the world.

Reports made from all parts to the Ge neral Assembly, have convinced us that the present is no ordinary season; that the influences now exerted, both for good and for evil, work with unusual energy; and that the affairs of mankind are approach ing to a crisis, pregnant with events fearful and joyful import.

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With these convictions, the General Assembly would be wanting in the duties which they owe to their Lord and their

brethren, should they not address them in words of exhortation and admonition.

In the first place, the General Assembly are constrained to say, that, for the most part, professing Christians are not at all aware of the power which the church possesses over the whole character and order of society, and indeed over the interests of the world. But here, to prevent all mistakes, and all evil use that may be made of this declaration, the General Assembly would disclaim, in the most solemn manner, for themselves and the whole Church represented by them, the assumption of any power, but that granted by the Lord Jesus Christ in the gospel. His "king dom is not of this world." The only power conferred by Him, is "moral" and "declarative:" it is the power of truth wielded by love, and strengthened by holy example. The great subjects of morality and religion, as they grow out of human relationships, are those alone, with which the Church is concerned; and these, from their very nature, can be regulated and wisely managed, only by truth and conviction. The Church claims no authority to coerce the unwilling, and enforce a reluctant, involuntary service. Her power is great, simply because truth and love are mighty. Our warfare "is not after the flesh;" our weapons are not carnal, but spiritual; and therefore they are "mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down imaginations, and every thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." With the confidence inspired by these truths, Paul and his fellow apostles went forth, and achieved the conquest of the world. But when these truths were forgotten, "the god of this world" regained much of his lost dominion; and at length "the seat of Satan" was placed in the very church of the living God.

But, brethren, the General Assembly feel that they ought distinctly to state the manner in which the Church may, with the divine blessing, accomplish all that is expected by her friends, or required by her Head and King.

1. Let every member of the Church possess and display the spirit and temper implied in his profession of religion; the love of God and of man; the humility, meekness, patience, kindness, and to say all in a word, the holiness, enjoined in the gospel.

2. Let every Christian carry out his principles into all the business and concerns of human life; let him traffick, and labour, plough and sow, write and teach, and travel, and do every thing according to the precepts of the gospel.

And here we think it well very briefly
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to illustrate this general precept by one or two particular instances.

Let all who belong to the Church, carry into practice, in their fullest extent, the principles derived from the word of God, in relation to the Sabbath. This is the undoubted right, and the indispensable duty of every Christian. And if it were done, such, we do believe, is the weight of influence possessed by the Christian part of the community, that the numerous violations of the Sabbath committed for the sake of filthy lucre, would, without any attempt to make the authority of the civil magis worldly gain, be greatly lessened, and trate bear on the subject, for very love of would ultimately cease. In the same man. creation and amusement, may be awed by ner, they who spend God's holy day in rethe force of example, and the decided expression of the publick opinion of the Church, into a decent external conformity might thus be accomplished, and no occato the precepts of the Bible. All this good sion given to those who are without, to reproach the Church with attempts to direct the exercise of civil power.

The desolating evils of intemperance might, in like manner, be greatly checked, if Christians would with one accord, regulate their conduct according to evangelical principles.

The General Assembly do most earnestly wish that the Churches may consider, and duly appreciate, the value of the indirect influences of genuine Christianity. Many of the evils which prevail to a most fearful extent, and in most dreadful forms, cannot be immediately attacked with any hope of success by the Church; but they may be removed, and will certainly at last be removed, by the progress of true religion, and this too without awakening that opposition, which is always roused by direct attempts to suppress such evils, and which often greatly impedes the march of

truth in the world.

3. Let the whole Church be so knit to

gether in love, as to be united in council and in effort.

The influence of a single Christian, into whom is breathed the Spirit of the Lord Jesus, who daily walks with God, and radiates holiness wherever he goes, is powerful. But when the whole body of Christ, "compacted by that which every joint supplieth," turns all its moral energies to any legitimate object, and pursues it by means truly Christian, nothing on earth or in hell can successfully oppose its progress. God in a peculiar manner blesses the united exertions of his people there is a pe culiar power in united prayers of faith, and labours of love.

But, secondly, this is a subject of such vital importance as to claim the distinct 2 T

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