to the righteous man of our text, he simply does not regard the life of a beast. You may, perhaps, have been accustomed to look upon the negatives of character, as making up a sort of neutral or midway innocence. But this is a mistake. Unfeeling is but a negative quality; and yet we speak of an unfeeling monster. It is thus that

even the profound experimentalist, whose delight is not in the torture which he inflicts, but in the truth which he elicits thereby, may become an object of keenest reprobation; not because he was pleased with suffering, but simply because he did not pity it--not because the object of pain, if dwelt upon by him, would be followed up by any other emotion than that which is experienced by other men, but because, intent on the prosccution of another object, it was not so dwelt upon.

The

It is found that the eclat even of brilliant discovery does not shield him from the execrations of a public, who can yet convict him of nothing more than simply of negatives -- of heedlessness, of heartlessness, of looking upon the agonies of a sentient creature without regard, and therefore without sensibility. true principle of his condemnation is, that he ought to have regarded. It is not that, in virtue of a different organic structure, he feels differently from others, when the same simple object is brought to bear upon him. But, it is, that he resolutely kept that object at a distance from his attention, or rather, that he steadily kept his attention away from the object; and that, in opposition to all the weight of remonstrance which lies in the tremors, and the writhings, and the piteous outcries of agonized Nature. Had we obtained for these the regards of his mind, the relentings of his heart might have followed. His is not an anomalous heart; and the only way in which he can brace it into sternness, is by barricading the avenue which leads to it. That faculty of attention, which might have opened the door, through which suffering without finds its way to sympathy within, is otherwise engaged; and the precise charge, on which either morality can rightfully condemn, or humanity be offended, is, that he wills to have it so."pp. 18-21.

No one can contemplate the progress of cruelty," as delineated by the faithful pencil of Hogarth, without feeling that the petty tyrannies which are exercised upon the inferior creatures, grow up at length to murderous atrocities against our own race, and therefore that it is quite consistent with the dignity of legislation to protect them from that violence which,

when it becomes habitual, is not kept within the bounds of an inferior species, but wars with reckless cruelty against our own. The Doctor has not, however, enforced the duty of human legislative interference upon the ground. of expediency, but has appealed to "the legislations and the cares of the upper sanctuary," on behalf of our own feeble race, with a force and boldness which must be resistless in every devout mind.

The

"It may be thought by some that we have wasted the whole of this Sabbath morn, on what may be ranked among but the lesser moralities of human conduct. But there is one aspect, in which it may be regarded as more profoundly and more peculiarly religious than any other virtue which reciprocates, or is of mutual operation among the fellows of the same species. It is a virtue which oversteps, as it were, the limits of a species, and which, in this instance, prompts a descending movement, on our part, of righteousness and mercy towards those who have an inferior place to ourselves in the scale of creation, lesson of this day is not the circulation of benevolence within the limits of one species. It is the transmission of it from one species to another. The first is but the charity of a world. The second is the charity of a universe. Had there been no such charity, no descending current of love and of liberality from species to species, what, I ask, should have become of ourselves? Whence have we learned this attitude of lofty unconcern about the creatures who are beneath us? Not from those ministering spirits who wait upon the heirs of salvation. Not from those angels who circle the throne of heaven, and make all its arches ring with joyful harmony, when but one sinner of this prostrate world turns his footsteps towards them. Not from that mighty and mysterious visitant, who unrobed Him of all his glories, and bowed down his head unto the sacrifice, and still, from the seat of

is now exalted mediatorship, pours forth

his intercessions and his calls in behalf of the race he died for. Finally, not from the eternal Father of all, in the pavilion of whose residence there is the golden

treasury of all those bounties and beatitudes that roll over the face of nature, and from the footstool of whose empyreal throne there reaches a golden chain of providence to the very humblest of his charge concerning us, means that the tide family. He who hath given his angels of beneficence should pass from order to order, through all the ranks of his magni

ficent creation; and we ask, is it with man that this goodly provision is to terminate--or shall he, with all his sensations of present blessedness, and all his visions of future glory let down upon him from above, shall he turn him selfishly and scornfully away from the rights of those creatures whom God hath placed in dependence under him? We know that the cause of poor and unfriended animals has many an obstacle to contend with in the difficulties or the delicacies of legislation. But we shall ever deny that it is a theme beneath the dignity of legislation; that the nobles and the senators of our

or

land stoop to a cause which is degrading, when, in the imitation of heaven's high clemency, they look benignly downward on these humble and helpless sufferers. Ere we can admit this, we must forget the whole economy of our blessed gospel. We must forget the legislations and the cares of the upper sanctuary in behalf of our fallen species. We must forget that the redemp tion of our world is suspended on an act of jurisprudence which angels desired to look into, and for effectuating which, the earth we tread upon was honoured by the footsteps, not of angel or of archangel, but of

God manifest in the flesh. The distance

upward between us and that mysterious Being, who let himself down from heaven's high concave upon our lowly platform, surpasses by infinity the distance downward between us and every thing that breathes. And He bowed himself thus far for the purpose of an example, as well as for the purpose of an expiation; that every Christian might extend his compassionate regards over the whole of sentient and suffering nature. The high court of Parliament is not degraded by its attention, and its cares in behalf of inferior crea

tures, else the Sanctuary of Heaven has been degraded by its councils in behalf of the world we occupy, and in the execution

of which the Lord of heaven himself relinquished the highest seat of glory in the universe, and went forth to sojourn for a time on this outcast and accursed territory."-pp. 37--40.

We rejoice that this delicate, yet most benevolent subject, has been thus pleaded, and we trust that the ministers who shall follow as the advocates of a suffering creation, will not, with St. Anthony, and St. Francis, or other heated enthusiasts of the same class, in the excess of their zeal, fraternize with the brutes, and thus expose themselves to the imputation of assinine sympathies, but in the calm, just, subdued,

yet effective style of this eloquent discourse, commend their cause at once to the intellectual and moral regard of mankind.

The Modern Traveller. Palestine, Syria, Asia Minor, and Arabia. London: Duncan. 12mo. in 8 Parts. 2s. 6d. each.

THE researches of travellers have become so extensive during the few past years, and their productions consequently so voluminous, that it is impossible for any man, who has to devote much of his time to graver pursuits, or severer studies, to peruse even the tythe of them. Nor would it, indeed, be worth the while; for many of these works, perhaps, we might say, the majority of them, are so full of unimportant matter, and trivial incidents and adventure, that the information gained from them can hardly compensate for the time devoted to their perusal. To this add, the expensive nature of this class of productions, which renders them utterly inaccessible to the greater part of the reading public.

To obviate these difficulties, and to furnish the public with an authentic, easily attained, and above all, condensed system of travels, in which the reader may find all that it is necessary for him to know, without being annoyed with the trifling too often apparent in works of this kind, the "Modern Traveller" has been projected. It has now been carried on for more than two years, in which our stay-at-home tourist has journeyed over Palestine, Asia Minor, Syria, Arabia, and South America, as well as the southern part of North America, Russia, and Spain, and is now occupied in Birmah. One part is published every month, and two such parts form a volume.

As to the execution of the work,

whether we consider the industry and research with which the materials have been collected, or the judgment displayed in the disposing of them, we can scarcely speak in terms of too high commendation. The labour of reading must, indeed, have been immense. The whole literature of travellers seems to have been laid under tribute, or rather thoroughly ransacked, to furnish the necessary stores. The copious extracts with which the work abounds, from the accounts of almost every traveller in the several countries which have come under observation, are interwoven with passages of original matter, which link the several parts together, supply information where the original works are deficient, and, which is the principal thing, condense what would otherwise ramble over many a wearisome page. In respect to the re

sources from which our Traveller has borrowed, they have been none but the most authentic; and where it has happened that the statements of travellers, who may have equal claims to confidence, have chanced to disagree, no pains have been here spared to reconcile their differences, and, like the

lens before the prismatic hues, concentrate and homogenize their conflicting appearances.

The parts now before us are those which relate to Scripturegeography. We have noticed them apart, because they fall with more peculiar propriety than the rest of the series under our notice. In four small volumes, the reader is presented with every requisite information respecting the ancient and modern state of Palestine, Asia Minor, Syria, and Arabia, together with the manners and customs of the inhabitants, natural productions, and topography. These parts must be especially useful to every biblical student, (illustrative, as they often are, of facts and customs mentioned in the sacred writings,) by whom they ought to be generally possessed. We hope that the work will obtain that popularity which its merits certainly deserve. It is furnished with neat maps of the several countries treated of; and its typographical excellencies are well worthy of the whole. It is exceedingly cheap, being only half-a-crown a number, each of which contains a hundred and eighty pages.

THE CAUSE AND REMEDY FOR NA TIONAL DISTRESS: a Sermon preached at Percy Chapel, Fitzroy Square, on Sunday, May 28, 1826, in aid of the Fund for the distressed Manufacturers. By the Rev. J. H. Stewart, A. M. Minister of that Chapel. pp.32. Seeley. 18.6d. -If we are to judge by the liberal collection which followed the delivery of this Sermon, it must be classed amongst the most effective which have been preached on behalf of our distressed manufacturers. Though stripped of the advantages which, of course, the living voice gave, yet it comes from the press a faithful and impressive sermon, characterized by the good sense and pious

It is

feeling of its esteemed author. founded on Numb. xvi. 46-48, from which the preacher deduces, I. The State of our country, "there is wrath gone out," &c. II. The Christian's duty, "Run into the midst," &c. Under the first division, our pride, our covetousness, and our profanity as a people are very faithfully condemned. The profanation of the Sabbath is principally discussed; but, alas, there are other instances of profanity which Mr. S. has overlooked. We feel that the prostitution of the Lord's Supper, as a mere qualification for office, and of oaths for the paltriest purposes of revenue, are amongst the first of our national offences,

and that their enormity is aggravated, because they have not even the questionable plea of efficiency to apologize for their profaneness. We call upon Mr. Stewart, and his pious brethren of the national church, who stand between the porch and the altar lamenting the iniquities of the land, to divest themselves of all political considerations, and then ask whether the abuse of the most solemn sanctions of our common Christianity should be any longer endured?

HINTS TO MINISTERS AND CHURCHES. By the late Rev. Andrew Fuller. 12mo. pp. 226. 4s. 6d. Holdsworth.-This valuable little volume contains twentyseven sketches of sermons delivered by their justly distinguished author at or dination services, addressed either to the pastor or to the church. Those who remember Mr. Fuller as a preacher, will not require the evidence which the pre

face affords, that these outlines are the genuine productions of his pen. For as in some sketch of Raphael, the name of the master is read in the vigour of the handling and the originality of the design; so any one acquainted with his peculiar and impressive style would, upon a perusal, at once say, these are sermons of Andrew Fuller; containing, as they do, very just views of human nature and of Christian duty, with forcible appeals to the consciences of preachers and people, we cordially recommend them to the notice of our readers.

AN ANSWER TO CERTAIN CALUMNIES IN THE LATE GOVERNOR MACQUARIE'S PAMPHLET, and the Third Edition of Mr. Wentworth's Account of Australasia. By the Rev. S. Marsden, principal Chaplain to the Colony of New South Wales. Pp. 92. 8vo. 3s. Hatchard and Son.That a man of God, discharging with fidelity the duties of his office for twenty years, in such a state of society as the Colony of New South Wales exhibits, should escape calumnies and reproaches, appears alike impossible, from the statements of Scripture, and the constitution of our fallen nature. From these vexatious imputations, however, this venerable clergyman has successfully freed himself. In the course of his narrative, a large part of the history of this important but fearfully corrupt settlement, comes under review, and we recommend the pamphlet, not simply as a defence of Mr. Marsden, but as an erposé of the moral state of the Colony, which

cannot fail to interest those who have any solicitude respecting it.

jects, by the Rev. Robert Brown, MiPOEMS; principally on Sacred Subnister of St. Matthew's, Douglas, Isle of Nisbet. Man. Pp. 156. 12mo. extra boards. 5s. "Sacred Subjects are in themselves at once simple and sublime, and those who attempt to celebrate them in poetry, should possess a power of versification in harmony with the spirit of their theme. If Mr. Brown, in the poems before us, does not accomplish all we wish for on "Sacred Subjects,' yet, we must say, they lose nothing in his hand, which is no small praise. We have inserted one of the shorter poems, "The Morning Star," in our poetic department, not that we think it the best, but because it was conveniently short. The poem "Gethsemane," we much adCorregio's picture of the Agony promire; it revived the sensations which

duced on our minds when we first saw it in the Angerstein gallery.

SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF ROBERT RAIKES, Esq., and of the History of Sunday Schools. By W. F. Lloyd. 18mo. pp. 140. 1s. 6d. Hamilton - If Mr. L. has not succeeded in exhibiting a portraiture of Mr. Raikes, which access to family papers, or personal acquaintance could alone enable him accurately to delineate, yet, with very commendable industry, he has collected scattered facts and documents respecting the establishment of that system which is the ornament of our country, and the stability of our times, and which will therefore render this little history acceptable, as its low price renders it accessible to all friends of Sabbath schools.

A SELECTION OF PRAYERS for Children and Young Persons. By C.Holmes. 12mo. PP. 154. 3s. Nisbet.-These prayers are simple in their language, and evangelical in their spirit, and doubtless will be useSchools, where the presiding teacher ful in Ladies' boarding, charity, or Sunday does not feel at liberty to offer extempore supplications for her little charge.

AN ADDRESS TO THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, stating the causes which have led to the unparallel Calamities of our manufacturing Poor; and the proposal of a remedy which will relieve their distresses, increase their comforts, and better their conditions in human life. By William Hale. Second Edition. 12mo. pp.24. 3d. Holdsworth. -We are not political economists, but

we are happy to find one of that iron family who writes under those tempering influences of the merciful and righteous principles which Christianity inculcates. A people who violate those principles cannot long be exempted from "unparalleled calamities." We trust that the agriculturists of the kingdom will look into Mr. H.'s pamphlet, as well as the manufacturers, for, alas! "the hire of the labourers who have reaped down their fields, which is, of them, kept back by fraud, crieth, and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth." The cheapness of this important pamphlet will place it in the hands of every one interested in the questions it discusses.

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AN ADDRESS delivered to the Young Gentlemen of the Protestant Dissenters' Grammar School, Mill Hill, on the uppointment of the Rev. Henry March to the religious charge of that Institution, Feb. 2, 1826. By William Orme. 12mo. pp. 46. 1s 6d. Holdsworth -The occasion on which this excellent address was delivered, and the request of the Committee which led to its publication, afford to the dissenting public satisfactory evidence that the conductors of this important Institution are truly solicitous "to impress upon the youthful mind the authority, excellency, and glory of true religion:" and we congratulate them, and the pious friends of the Mill Hill scholars, that this department is intrusted to the superintendence of Mr. Mårch. The address is founded on James i. 17, "Every good gift, and every perfect," &c., and Mr. Örme has constructed it, by distinguishing between good gifts and perfect gifts. "Of the former description are all the gifts of nature and of providence, of the latter kind are all the benefits of Christianity." "Amongst the good gifts bestowed upon us, may be reckoned intellectual capacity, moral dispositions, the means of improvement, and the comforts of life." Of the perfect gifts he enumerates the divine revelation, forgiveness, the Holy Spirit, and eternal life. These important topics are elucidated in a very interesting manner, which, we trust, will make the address NEW SERIES, No. 19.

acceptable, and with the blessing of God, useful, not only to the dear youths on that foundation, but to our well educated and intelligent young people in general.

A REVIEW of the Character and Writings of Lord Byron; reprinted from the North American Review. Foolscap 80. with portrait. 3s.

POEMS; Miscellaneous and Sacred. By H. Rogers. 12mo. pp.144. 5s. Westley and Davis -These Poems are from the pen of a youth of nineteen, who has contributed to our poetic department a great proportion of the present volume. The reason he assigns for giving them to the public in a separate form is, that they have been copied from our pages into several other works, and have thus been scattered through the world like orphans, though, doubtless, many would be happy to adopt them as their own. Our readers who remember the Exiles of Israel, the Deceitful Halo, the Returning Hebrew, and many others which have enriched our pages in the same tone of poetic and holy feeling, will not wonder at this. It is but justice to Mr. Rogers, however, to state, that he has inserted in this volume several poems of great interest, which have not been previously published. We select the following simply because its measure suits the size of our columns, and which will be con- » sidered a fair, and, we doubt not, an acceptable specimen of the original poems.

"THEY wept-those aged patriots wept,
The fame of vanish'd years;
And burning thoughts which long had slept,
Now melted them to tears.
They well remembered Salem's state,
Ere Babel laid it desolate.

They saw the second temple rise,

But oh, less fair and bright,
And e'en their age-enfrozen eyes,

Dropp'd sorrow at the sight.
They thought of many a vanished scene,
Of what they were, and what had been.

Captivity hath been their lot

For many a lonely day; Yet Salem cannot be forgot,

Or memory pass awayAnd memory told the tale too well, For which their bitter tear-drops fell."pp. 120, 121.

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