Christian will find the mighty supports of grace, even in a feeble subject; and will see how the strongest doctrines of Calvinism become assimilated, to nourish and corroborate the new nature. Mrs. Graham was a woman of uncommon clearness and strength of understanding, sound judgment, thorough knowledge of the scripture and of reformed theology, animated devotion and a melting heart. There is not, in her history, a symptom of enthusiastic impulse; but it is fraught with devout affection. As a letter-writer, she excelled, and we do not hesitate to pronounce her compositions as remarkable for vigour and simple grace of diction, as for truth and piety. The amount of matter, which first appears in this edition, gives it new value.

The Dangers of a College Life: A Discourse delivered in Nassau Hall, December 3, 1843. By James Carnahan, President of the College of New Jersey. Published at the request of the Students. Princeton. John T. Robinson. 1843.

It speaks well for the College that such a discourse. should have been demanded for publication by the ingenuous youth to whom it was delivered; and we would add this sign, to others within our knowledge, which show that moral and religious considerations have increasing weight in this venerable institution. Like every thing which proceeds from the pen of President Carnahan, it is marked with sobriety, judgment, and strong sense. It is also clear, faithful and pungent, and it was heard with deep impression. It is such a discourse as every wise parent would desire his son to hear. In particular the counsels against intoxication, and the persuasives to total abstinence, are convincing and even pathetic. It would be difficult to

any thing which would more recommend our college, than to give wide diffusion to a body of advices from its head, which are so wise and truly parental.

Elijah the Tishbite. By F. W. Krummacher, D.D. Author of the "Martyr Lamb," "Dew of Israel," etc. New York. Robert Carter. 1843. 18mo. pp. 458.

A new interest attaches, in America, to the name of Dr. Krummacher, since his election to the presidentship of Marshall College. And though our country is denied the favour of having this eloquent and pious man within its bounds, we can all rejoice at the extent of his ministerial

usefulness at home, and of that authorship of which we feel the influence across the Atlantic. The work before us has been much read in England and America as well as in Germany. It contains much scriptural truth, and is throughout of an excellent spirit. The diction is highly wrought, and the flights of a lively fancy sometimes soar into questionable allegory and very erroneous interpretation; but for a large class of readers, this very exuberance has its charm; and when it is the vehicle of substantial truth, we would be among the last to object. Indeed we can congratulate our country, at receiving now and then articles. more cordial and exhilarant than the expositions which prevail among ourselves. Many portions of this work, even in a version, are highly eloquent, and every page tends to awaken Christian feeling.

The Errors of Romanism traced to their Origin in Human Natare. By Richard Whately, D.D. Archbishop of Dublin. Philadelphia: James M. Campbell & Co. 1843. Svo. pp. 91.

THOUGH this brochure has been laid on our table at the latest hour in which anything could be prepared for the present number, we cannot refrain from giving to it a few words of such commendation as a most hasty perusal will justify. The name of Dr. Whately is a sufficient pledge, that these pages contain nothing wild, nothing violent, and nothing weak. The substance of the work was delivered in a series of discourses before the University of Oxford. The author treats of Superstition, Vicarious Religion, Pious Frauds, Authority, Persecution, and Trust in Names and Privileges. Papists are found guilty of idolatry in their mass; and Episcopalians are gently but significantly warned of kindred abuses among themselves. Under the second head, Dr. Whately establishes the sole priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ. On the subject of Persecution, as might have been expected, he defends many of the exclusive regulations of the Establishment and the Universities. But though, here and elsewhere, Presbyterians will find some applications of principles in which they cannot concur, they will in the main regard Dr. Whately as gathering with them. In every chapter they will recognise the placid strength of a great reasoner, and will rejoice that in a time of general defection such champions are raised up in the British Church. Especially will every friend of decorous

controversy esteem this, and other works of the same author, models of that quiet mode of demolition, which makes no outcry for the very reason that it is conscious of power; dealing in soft words and hard arguments.

A Charge delivered to the Clergy of the United Dioceses of Ossory, Ferns and Leighlin, at his primary visitation in September, 1842. By James Thomas O'Brien, D.D., Bishop of Ossory, &c. Philadelphia: James M. Campbell & Co. 1843. 8vo. pp. 96.

THE particular platform of Episcopacy upon which Bishop O'Brien takes his stand, may be discerned from the following sentence: "All our great Divines, who maintain the reality and the advantages of a succession from the Apostles' time, of Episcopally-consecrated Bishops, and Episcopally-ordained ministers in the Church, and who rejoice in the possession of it by our own Church as a signal blessing and privilege, not only did not maintain that it is absolutely essential to the being of the Church, but are at pains to make it clear, that they do not hold that it is." In connexion with some things which are exclusively episcopalian, Irish, and even local, this Discourse gives us much of general interest, and high merit. In particular, it may be regarded as a rapid but able survey of the whole Puseyite scheme, which is exposed and exploded with great force of argument. The charge comprises a full and satisfactory history of the Oxford movements and opinions, from their very inception; in which respect it has more than a temporary value. The enterprising publishers are entitled to the thanks of the Christian public, for the useful books which they continue to issue, at so cheap a rate. We cannot but lament, however, the extraordinary typographical errors in the Greek quotations; see, in particular, pp. 80 and 81.

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Jamaica, its past and present state. By James M. Phillippo, of Spanish Town, Jamaica, for twenty years a Baptist Missionary in that island. Philadelphia: James M. Campbell & Co. 1843. 8vo. pp. 176.

SINCE the memorable act of August 1, 1838, the island of Jamaica has been an object of special interest to AmeriWe have always looked upon it as a dispensation of Providence strikingly favourable to our country, that the experiment of emancipation should have a fair trial, on so

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grand a scale, in the British colonies, before any similar measure should be adventured among ourselves. And however opposite may be the opinions among us, as to the wisdom of that proceeding, it is equally incumbent on all to become possessed of the true state of the case, in a matter which is thus reduced to a question of fact. The work before us evidently proceeds from one who is competent to give the desired information, up to a certain point. It must be owned however, that this point is far anterior to any at which the problem can be considered as fairly solved. But it abounds in history and statistics which are entertaining and valuable. It affords a narrative of the principal events connected with the island, from its discovery; the rise and progress both of slavery and emancipation; and particularly the history of religious effort. Mr. Phillippo is, for obvious reasons, more full in regard to his own denomination; but he speaks liberally of all other Christians. His picture of West Indian Slavery, is dark indeed; more so than any true account of bondage in the United States could be. He is moreover, a zealous and undisguised abolitionist; and as one who ranks himself among a once persecuted party, he writes on these topics with peculiar warmth. We are nevertheless, on this as on every subject, to hear witnesses, whatever may be their testimony; and we are prepared to expect that the book will be read with avidity.

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1. The Farmer's Daughter. By Mrs. Cameron. York: Robert Carter. Pitsburgh: Thomas Carter. 1844. pp. 179.

2. Jessy Allan, The Lame Girl. A Story founded on facts. By Grace Kennedy. From the ninth Edinburgh. edition. New York: Robert Carter. Pittsburgh: Thomas Carter. 1843. pp. 107.

THESE are two interesting and well written little books, the moral of which is excellent.

A Vindication of the Scottish Covenanters : consisting of a Review of the first Series of the "Tales of my Landlord." By Thomas M'Crie, D.D. Philadelphia: James M. Campbell. New York: Saxton & Miles. 1843. pp. 147.

THAT England and America are indebted to the Covenanters and Puritans for their civil and religious liberty is a

fact which all classes of writers have at times acknowledged. It is no less true that these men have been held up to the ridicule instead of the reverence of mankind; their peculiarities of speech or manners, being made the standard of judgment instead of their strength of intellect, their power of will, their fear of God and fearlessness of man, their self-devotion, constancy and piety. Historians, novelists and poets have vied with each other in endeavouring to make the world laugh at those who have been among the greatest benefactors of their race. The reason is plain: They were not of the world, and therefore the world hateth them. Dr. M'Crie's interesting vindication of their character, however conclusive, will not change this state of feeling, which has a source which no correction of misrepresentations, and no force of demonstration can reach. This consideration, however, does not lessen the value of his labours. It is still important that those who are willing to know the truth should have the means of acquiring it; and that those who have a higher staudard of character than the cut of the hair or the tone of the voice, should be satisfied that those who cropped their heads, and spoke through their noses, were men who had more brains under their close cut hair and more that could stir the depths of the human soul in their nasal voices, than courtly cavaliers can ever either comprehend or withstand.

1. The Bible in Spain. By George Borrow. 1843. 2. The Zincali: or an account of the Gipsies of Spain. By George Borrow. Philadelphia: James M. Campbell. New York: Saxton and Miles. 1843.

THESE two books of established reputation, Mr. Campbell has put forth in a very neat and compact form.

Campbell's Foreign Semi-Monthly Magazine: a Select Miscellany of European Literature and Art. 1843. THE selections for this work seem in general to be made with good taste and judgment. Each number is embellished by a striking engraving, and contains seventy-two pages, forming annually three handsome volumes of nearly six hundred pages each. Price five dollars a year. Having great faith in pictures, as a means of culture and source of knowledge, we think the plan of this work is worthy of commendation, and its price, considering its extent, and the richness of its embellishments, is very moderate.