stances, all apparently unredressed. This authentic record of them will, we are persuaded, subserve one valuable purpose, by completely refuting the statements of the West Indians, that the internal organization of their system has undergone very beneficial modifica

tions.

Contemplating human nature, as we contemplate it, in the light of divine revelation, we can entertain little expectation of a system of slavery being reformed by those who have been long accustomed to enforce it. If such a change be effected, it will, we appre. hend, be brought about by other means, and enforced by other authorities, than those possessed and exercised by the slave owners or their agents.

The picture of Negro slavery now set

before us shows a decided disinclination

in the colonists even to adopt those ameliorations in the condition of their slaves, which have been considered practicable and easy, and which have been sug gested and earnestly recommended from the mother country, and a determination resolutely to resist all interference with them in the treatment of their slaves.

Of this latter fact, their conduct to the missionaries Smith and Shrewsbury affords abundant collateral evidence.

In defence of their system of management, they allege that the Negro (even admitting him to be a human being, which many of them do not,) is so brutalized by ignorance, that he is incapable of understanding any motive to action, but the lash; yet, when the overflowing charities of the mother country would furnish the means of cultivating and domesticating this (so called) brute, and of bringing him into a state of susceptibility to moral motives, they refuse the aid, and resist the attempt, as an interference with their proprietory rights.

The second article under review is, we believe, a very accurate report of the debate in the House of Commons, on Mr. Buxton's motion, June 23d, 1825, relative to the Missionaries; and the third article is a useful appendix to it. The fourth consists of short treatises on miscellaneous points connected with the subject of slavery.

We trust that the wide circulation of these papers will promote attention to the subject of them, in all parts of the empire, and induce combined and importunate applications to the legislature, to exert its authority for the extinction of slavery throughout the British colonies; considering it as a state

of society, the toleration of which, in any part of his Majesty's dominions, is a blot on the escutcheon of our hardearned glory, and a perpetual scandal to us, as a free people, jealous of our personal liberties.

THE SCHOOL of Val D'Amont. By the Rev. C. Malan. Translated from the French. 1825. 1s.-This is a pleasing and encouraging story, adapted to stimulate exertion in the cause of the Gospel, and to display the power of truth on the heart. The translation is, however, far from good. It is too close

to be correct.

SOUL PROSPERITY; or, the Closet Companion. By John Dennant. 12mo. 4s. 6d. This work consists of eight chapters, on the following subjects Man, Regeneration, Sanctification; NaThe Immortality of the Soul; the Fall of ture and Evidence of Soul Prosperity ; Examples of Soul Prosperity; Means of promoting it; Hindrances; Encouragement to timid Believers; the Contrast, with a Lamentation over lost Souls. We think the volume well adapted for general usefulness. The author has compressed many important topics into a small compass; and we think his work cannot be read by any Christian without benefit, but that it is peculiarly adapted to instruct and improve those who have neither time to read, nor the means to procure, larger treatises.

A PLEA for the Protestant Canon of Scripture, in Opposition to the Popish Canon, of which the Apocrypha makes an integral Part; or a succint Account of the Bible Society Controversy respecting the circulation of the Apocryphal Writings, &c. &c. 8vo. 4s.-The Apocryphal controversy in the Bible Society is now decided, very much to the satisfaction, we believe, of the great body of Protestants. It is more than likely that a large proportion of those who are gratified by this decision are not fully aware of the grounds upon which the apocryphal writings are rejected. This pamphlet contains an interesting, though brief, statement of the opinions of eminent scholars upon the subject, and will tend to spread information upon a point of considerable importance. We could have wished, however, that the work had been confined to this topic; the author would then have had more space to do it justice. The Statement of Facts relative to the late controversy is interesting, if it may be depended on for two

important qualities in every statement of facts-completeness and fairness. We have no reason to doubt the accuracy of this writer; but where the public are required to accept a statement, there ought, at least, to be some voucher for it, and this work is anonymous. We know not why it should be so: perhaps the author felt that he was a little too warm against the committee and secretaries. We confess, ourselves, from the first, to have been on his side; but we do not approve of several of his assertions, particularly in his Preface. The severity of some of the Anti-apocryphal writers has been a very paintul feature in this controversy, and this author has imbibed the venom to a high degree. The pamphlet bears evident marks of haste in the style, as well as of hastiness in the spirit of the writer, and altogether impresses us with the idea of its being eked out by much irrelevant matter.

THE FINAL REWARD a Motive to Fidelity, and to the Desire of increasing Usefulness. A Sermon, preached at Brighton, Oct. 30th, occasioned by the lamented Decease of the Rev. David Bogue, D.D., by the Rev. J. N. Goulty, pp. 40.

THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER finish ing his Course with Joy: a Sermon, preached at Gosport, on the 2d of Nov. 1825, (on the same Occasion,) by the Rev. Robert Winter, D.D. pp. 52.

A SERMON Occasioned by the Death of Dr. Bogue, preached in King-street Chapel, Portsea, Nov. 3d; containing the Substance of an Oration delivered over the Body, in the Chapel at Gosport, on the Day of the Funeral. By John Griffin. pp. 58.

THE DEATH OF EMINENT MINISTERS a Public Loss: a Funeral Sermon for Dr. Bogue, preached in Carr'sLane Meeting, Birmingham, Nov. 12, by John Angel James. pp. 46.

THE TRANSLATION OF ELIJAH: a Funeral Sermon for Dr. Bogue, preached at the Poultry Chapel, before the Directors of the London Missionary Society, and published at their Request. By James Pennett, D.D.

THE TRANSLATION OF ELIJAH CONsidered: a Sermon preached at Chelmsford, on the Death of Dr. Bogue, by J. Hunt.

The affectionate solicitude which has been discovered to do justice to the memory of the lamented Dr. Bogue reminds us of our Celtic ancestors, who with a feeling alike honourable to NEW SERIES, No. 13.

the living and the dead, not only mourned over the graves of their departed chieftains and heroic leaders, but each one also brought a stone to rear the monumental cairn.

The first discourse, by Mr. Goulty, founded on Luke xii. 43, 44, was delivered at Brighton, only five days after Dr. Bogue died, and while his venerated remains were yet in Mr. G.'s house; and, consequently, there are indications of haste, which the sorrowful excitement and busy occupation of such an event might well occasion and excuse. It is, however, a valuable document, as it contains an authentic and affecting obituary, from one whose privilege it was to mark the peaceful end of that holy man.

Dr. Winter's sermon, on the language of St. Paul, Acts xx. 24, was preached at Gosport, at the request of Dr. Bogue's family, on the evening of the funeral, and is published at their request. It is highly creditable to the correct taste, sound good sense, and manly piety of its esteemed author, and will accord with the well-known respectability of his pulpit labours. Besides a biographical sketch of Dr. B. it furnishes some interesting information respecting the early history of the church at Gosport.

The discourse of Mr. Griffin is from 2 Sam. iii. 28, and contains a very able and comprehensive view of Dr. B., as a great man, in which there are many facts and traits of character detailed which are unnoticed in the other sermons-the result, doubtless, of a long and highly favourable opportunity of observing his wise, faithful, and effective labours. There are throughout this sermon passages of great force and eloquence, which will amply repay a careful perusal.

The fourth sermon is by Mr. James, who preached it to his own people, at Birmingham, as a tribute of respect to the memory of the venerable man by whom he was baptized, admitted into the Christian church, educated for the ministry, and admonished in his ordination charge. It is founded on 2 Kings ii. 12, and is alike creditable to the preacher and his lamented subject, and will not fail to gratify and instruct its readers.

The sermon of Dr. Bennett was designed to express, in the metropolis, the feelings of the Directors of the Missionary Society on their mournful loss, which duty the Doctor has successfully discharged. It is a very ingenious application of 2 Kings ii. 3, which is susH

tained throughout with great ability; and many interesting circumstances, connected with the life and character of Dr. Bogue, are recorded much to the honour of his memory.

We cordially recommend the several discourses to our readers, and especially to our younger ministers and students; convinced that they cannot contemplate the character of Dr. B., as pourtrayed by his friends, without renewed excitement and devotedness in that work to which they have consecrated their days.

Mr. Hunt's sermon had not come to hand when this article was committed to the press.

ADVICE TO COTTAGERS: shewing the Means by which they may become rich, honourable, useful, and happy. By John

Thornton. 18mo. 1s. bds. Baines. To the excellent author of this little manual we owe many apologies that it has lain so long on our table unnoticed, and which we regret the more as it partakes of the useful devotional character which has distinguished his other works, and therefore merits extensive circulation. Residing in the midst of an agricultural district, Mr. T. is familiar with the mental habits of our peasantry, and has, with much felicity, adapted his illustrations to the understandings of his cottage readers. To those benevolent individuals, who wish, with their new year's bounty, to bestow some better gift, we would recommend this little volume, which may be read with advantage by all, but is peculiarly calculated to promote virtuous habits and simple piety amongst our village population.

SIX LECTURES ON POPERY; delivered in King Street Chapel, Maidstone. By William Groser. 12mo. pp. 263. Holdsworth. Price 5s.-The active efforts of the Roman Catholics demand a corresponding and a superior activity in the Protestant Churches. During the greater part of the last century, and till the first decade of the present century had elapsed, comparatively few publi. cations appeared in our own country, and still fewer on the continent, in defence of Protestant principles. Unhappily, too, the political questions connected with the discussion have tended to withdraw the attention of the world from a full and dispassionate consideration of the ecclesiastical system and theological dogmas of the Church of Rome; and, on this account, thousands of nominal Protestants know no more of the true principles of their own creed,

or those of their opponents, than they do of the Grand Lama of Thibet, or the Maxims of Confucius. It is of the highest importance that those who are set for "the defence and confirmation of the Gospel" should be armed at all points, and be capable of resisting every attack, and raising the shield of defence against all the powers of darkness. On these grounds, we rejoice in the multiplication of works from the press, as well as in the increase of labourers in the vineyard. The lectures before us are six in number, and embrace some of the leading topics of the controversy. They are highly creditable to the talents of their author, are written in a luminous and forcible style, and, on some points, are distinguished by considerable originality. We commend them most sincerely to the attention of those whose opportunities for the perusal of more elaborate publications may be limited; assuring them that, in this spirited vincing demonstrations that Popery is volume they will find ample and con"the mystery of iniquity," and demands the most active opposition, by scriptural methods, from all the friends of truth, liberty, and religion.

REVIEW OF THE CONDUCT of the Directors of the British and Foreign Bible Society, relative to the Apocrypha, and to their Administration on the Continent. By Robert Haldane, Esq. Price 2s. 6d.

THE EVANGELICAL DIARY, a Religious and Literary Almanack, for 1826.

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PREPARING FOR PUBLICATION.

A new edition of Howe's Redeemer's Dominion over the Unseen World; with an Introduction by the Rev. Robert Balmer, of Berwick-on-Tweed. 1 vol. 18mo. -Christian Memorials of the Nineteenth Century; or Select Evangelical Biography for the last Twenty-five Years. By the Rev. Alfred Bishop, of Ringwood.A Second Edition of the Remains and Memoirs of the late Rev. Charles Wolfe, A.B., author of the Poem on the Burial of Sir John Moore. By the Rev. J A. Russel, A. M. Handsomely printing in 1 vol. 8vo., with a Portrait of the Rev. C. Wolfe.-Devotional Verses. By Bernard Barton, author of "Poetic Vigils." 1 vol., uniform with his other Poems. Price 6s. A Continuation of the Rev. T. Morell's Studies in History;" which will contain Elements of the History of Philosophy and Science," from the earliest authentic Records to the commencement of the Eighteenth Century. In 1 vol. 8vo. By the Rev. T. Morell, President and Theological Tutor of Wymondley College.

£66 17 Out of this amount, a distribution of one hundred and ten pounds has been made. In apportioning the different parts of this sum, the Committee has, of necessity, been guided by the information transmitted to them by the Corresponding Committee, which they requested to be constituted at Paris. That Committee consists of one French pastor, one Swiss, and one English; in whose united judgment and fidelity, the London Committee have the highest reason to confide. There are weighty reasons for not publishing the names of those gentlemen, and for describing the recipients by figures, avoiding names or initials.

No.1.--We translate, with some abridgments, the following statement. "Among the ministers of the Gospel banished from the Canton of Vaud, for the testimony of Jesus Christ, there is one whose situation, as to outward things, is peculiarly sad and ffecting. This is Monsieur

he was

ejected from his station in the ministry, brought to suffer outrages and cruel treatment, and then exiled for his Master's sake. During his detention as a prisoner, he was attacked with serious illness; upon undergoing the sentence of banishment, he removed to a small distance within the frontier of France; there his illness returned, and made alarming progress. Symptoms of pulmonary consumption have shown themselves, and there is now little hope that this faithful minister of the Lord will be preserved to us much longer. His situation, as to pecuniary matters, is entirely precarious; he has no private fortune; hitherto he and his family, consisting of a wife and two infants, have been entirely supported by the kindness of his brethren in Christ. A short time ago he was brought into a critical emergency, at a moment when his expenses were much increased by illness. Blessed be a gracious and faithful God, this state of extreme privation was not of long continuance; from several quarters relief was brought, but such small resources need a frequent renewal.

source.

"The physicians have directed him to go to the south of France, as the last reAdditional affliction, from the illness of his wife and children, for some time prevented his attempting to travel. He is now (Oct. 27,) set out, but it is doubtful whether he will be able to bear the journey.

"It is impossible not to feel deeply interested in this excellent man, He has suffered with joy for the house of God, and his faith, firm in the midst of poverty and sufferings, shows itself more pure from day to day. His wife, threatened with being soon left with the burden of her children, is equally worthy of the esteem and kindness of the disciples of the Lord Jesus. Our Paris correspondent adds, the statement does not reveal all the distressing circumstances.'"-To this case is assigned Forty Pounds.

No. 2.-This gentleman had carried on for two or three months a private meeting in his own bouse on the Lord's-day evenings. He had long felt the importance of some opportunity of conversing with his parishioners upon the great things of God and salvation, with a familiarity and application to particular persons, which could not belong to the public exercises of his ministry. The commencement was from two persons requesting to be present at his family worship; others made the same request. After a few weeks the

number somewhat increased, and as misrepresentations began to fly abroad, he thought it the best course to intimate that his doors would be opened to all persons who chose to enter. The order of proceeding was singing, an expository lecture and prayer. The enemies soon became active; outcries, insults, throwing of dirt, and stones, and other offensive treatment, assailed the worshippers as they went to and from this pious clergyman's house. Still more alarming violations of the peace ensued; intoxicated and ferocious men attacked the helpless persons on their way home with sticks and stones, uttering horrible blasphemies. Menacing placards were posted about the town; a petard was exploded under the minister's house; he was compelled to desist from his domestic meetings; the laws, or their administrators, slumbered over the rioters and incendiaries; but ejected the innocent minister from his suffraganship, (the same as a curacy in England,) afterwards subjected him to the harassment and expense of a prosecution, and at last condemned him to two years of banishment. He is a married man, and happily has some pri vate fortune; yet his being deprived of his situation in the church, the costs of trial which are cruelly thrown upon the sufferers, and all the sorrows, losses, and troubles produced by the sentence of banishment, form a strong claim for some alleviation."-To him is assigned Twenty

Pounds.

No. 3. This is a young minister of distinguished talents and devotedness. He united with Nos. 1 and 2, in a respectful address to the government, of which the following are some extracts.

"Truth is one; it is invariable, because God who cannot change has revealed it to us in his word. This truth, the only means of salvation, has not been always known, and by faith received among those who bear the name of Christian, and profess to acknowledge the Bible as the Word of God. On the contrary, at different periods, as the history of the church shows, not only individuals, but even whole nations have abandoned the faith; and in. stead of the teachings of the Word of God, have advanced the vain conceptions of human wisdom, and consistently with those principles, have made their piety and devotion consist of outward practice and forms, incapable by themselves of giving life. After such thick darkness, the Lord our God has been pleased, at various periods, in a very observable manner, to cause the light of truth to shine forth anew. One of those happy points

of time was the REFORMATION.-The Helvetic confession is a valuable monument of the true and solid piety of our ancestors, of their open and sincere adoration of God, the Father, the Son, and

the Holy Spirit, and of their submission to his word. Since the Lord has graciously condescended to impart to our country a new enjoyment of those spiritual blessings which in former times he poured out upon our fathers, and which be is now bestowing upon almost all the natious of the world; since he has granted us grace to know and preach the gospel of truth, and then to be really in harmony with the confession of faith, which is still acknowledged to be that of the church of our Canton, we have been regarded by almost all, both clergy and people, as the preachers of a doctrine, new, and till now unknown. We have been blamed and reproached in a variety of ways, while our just remonstrances have been refused a hearing. We, and our brethren have been the objects of threatenisgs and persecutions from our fellow citizens, and at last we are refused and cast out. Nevertheless, most honourable Sirs, however we may be regarded, we have not ceased to preach the Gospel to all who are willing to hear it; nor can we cease, for woe unto us if we preach not the Gospel!' A respectable number of persons, of all classes and ages, both at Lausanne, and in different parts of the country, have acknowledged that we preach the word of salvation, have joyfully embraced it by faith, and join with us in receiving from that same Word of God the precept not to be partakers of other men's disobedience, to separate from those communities which are neither in doctrine or in discipline conformable to the Holy Scriptures, and to form ourselves into an INDEPENDENT church. This resolution is imperatively dictated to us by our consciences, and there is no kind of sacrifice which we are not ready to make, in order to put it into execution. Our only desire, during our short abode here below, is to serve the Lord our God as he directs that he should be served, to bow in all things to his sovereign will, and to prove this to you, as we hope, among other evidences, by our readiness to submit ourselves to every ordinance of man according to the will of the Lord. We also hope, most honourable Sirs, that we may appeal to you with respectful freedom, and sincere affection, as our beloved magistrates, that you would grant to us the same toleration and legal protection which you afford to the members of the Church of England, and to Roman Catholics."

This noble confessor spontaneously resigned his suffraganship. After being subjected to great trouble and expense, he was condemned to a banishment of two years. He has found in France an occupation in the theological instruction of a few pious young men, congenial to his talents and his zeal. He has also some