unknown, and how they dealt with me in my minority. I thus apply it. My lords the bishops, (this he said putting his hand to his hat) I may thank you that these men plead thus for my supremacy. They think they cannot make their party good against you but by appealing to it; but if once you are out and they in, I knew what would become of my supremacy, for no bishop no king. I have learned of what cut they have been, who, preaching before me since my coming into England, passed over with silence my being supreme governor in causes ecclesiastical.' It was not without reason, that Sir John Harrington, himself no Puritan, described the king as using upbraidings' rather than arguments. 'He told them,' says that writer, 'that they wanted to strip Christ again, and bid them away with their sniveling. The bishops seemed much pleased, and said his majesty spoke by the power of inspiration. I wist not what they mean, but the spirit was rather foul-mouthed.' In conclusion, the king, turning to Dr. Reynolds, the most considerable of the Puritan clergy present, said, 'If this be all your party has to say, I will make them conform themselves, or else harry them out of the land, or do worse.'

"It will be observed, that in this discussion the royal moderator was chief speaker, and singular was the impression which the ribaldry uttered by him seemed to produce on the venerable ecclesiastics and grave statesmen who listened to it. Bancroft, bishop of London, casting himself at the feet of his sovereign, exclaimed, I protest my heart melteth for joy, that Almighty God of his singular mercy has given us such a king as since Christ's time hath not been.' Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury, on hearing his majesty declare himself favourable to using the oath ex-officio, which, by requiring the accused to convict himself, was contrary to law and humanity, protested in his turn that his majesty had certainly spoken from the Spirit of God. Chancellor Egerton, that the lay courtiers might contribute something to this stream of eulogy, professed his belief that the king and the priest had never been so wonderfully united in the same person."

We regret that we can only find room for another extract. And it shall be part of Dr. Vaughan's account of the character and doings of that senseless bigot, whom so large a party of the church of England of the present day "delighteth to honour;" whose policy they apologise for, or openly defend, whose principles they seek to revive, whose general theory of high church they fondly cherish; though they cannot adopt the same violent methods of upholding it. We allude, of course, to Archbishop Laud, a man, we shall never cease to think, in spite of all the herd of his eulogists can say in his defence, equally worthy of detestation for his cruelty and contempt for his imbecility.

"Had the archbishop limited his zeal, as the advocate of uniformity, to such matters as law and custom had in some sort established, the disaffection with regard to many of those things, on account of their Romish origin, was so prevalent and power. ful, as to have afforded ample occasion for that exercise of authority which was manifestly so grateful to him. But with the ceremonies of acknowledged obligation, many novelties of his own were associated as of no less authority. These novelties were all of a kind to give more pomp, complexity-in short, a more Romish character to the established ritual. The primate saw in them something of the greatness of his present power, but they were also a principal cause of the fears and disaffection which were daily increasing among the people. It would almost seem to have been the opinion of this powerful churchman, that religious scruples are best subdued by multiplying the causes which produce them, and that the national abhorence of popery was to be best eradicated by making the nearest possible approach to papal policy, and the pageantry of papal worship. In his view there was a sort of infalli

bility inseparable from the possessors of monarchial and priestly power, and resistance in any shape became nothing less than rebellion and impiety :--and accordingly he never appears to have doubted either the injustice or expediency of employing any amount of illegal force that might be necessary to secure obedience to these powers. Such, indeed, was his fanaticism on these points, that while inflicting the most barbarous penalties on the refractory, his diary presents him to us as supplicating the divine clemency upon the sufferers, and an increase of patience for himself. It may be admitted, that he was in some sort generally conscientious; but his love of power was his ruling passion, and his conscience was of that description, which a little ingenuity and special pleading could satisfy whenever the object to be pursued was one commending itself to his governing feeling. His moral character, including in that his sense of truth and justice, is not to be saved except at the cost of his understanding! and are we to be always censuring a great people for refusing to become passive in the hands of a man who was manifestly incompetent to the government of himself?"-pp. 277, 278.

We now close our notice of this work. We should much have liked to cite a few more passages on some of the subjects most interesting to us; but we must forbear. We take leave of Dr. Vaughan, with many thinks for the full and judicious history of this important period which he has given us, and with our best wishes for its extensive circulation.

CURSORY NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Mr. J. S. Buckingham, author of "Travels in Palestine, &c.,” and formerly M.P. for Sheffield, having returned from the United States, has issued an interesting tract, entitled, “Narrative of Mr. Buckingham's Tour in America, addressed to the Friends of Temperance and of Sailors in Great Britain," which shows that his visit to the States of more than three years continuance was very useful in furthering philanthropic objects, and gave him abundant opportunities to prepare for a new work now in the press, entitled, "America-Historical, Statistical, and Descriptive." which will extend to three octavo volumes.

Messrs. Gladding have reprinted, in one cheap and neat volume, Dr. Thomas Manton's "Practical Commentary, or Exposition, with Notes, on the Epistle of James," a work which, we scarcely need say, should be found in the study of every⚫ preacher.

"Reminiscences of South America; from Two and a Half Years' Residence in Venezuela. By John Hawkshaw, F.G.S., and Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers"—are replete with allusions almost to every subject, scientific, civil, philosophical, and religious, and will afford the reader more instruction and delight than is often to be obtained in more ponderous and pretending " Voyages," "Travels,” and "Residences."

Mr. Samuel Bagster has issued a prospectus and specimen of "The English Hexapla," consisting of the Greek text of the New Testament, as given by Dr. Scholz, printed in a noble type, with the six important English versions, known as Wiclif's, 1380 Tyndale's, 1534-Cranmer's, 1539-the Geneva, 1557-the Rhemish, 1582— and the Authorised, 1611, presented to the eye at one view, and in the quaint orthography of their respective periods. We sincerely hope, that a work so interesting and valuable will obtain the patronage of every student of the New Testament.

"Reflections delivered on Sunday the 31st of January, 1841, by the Rev. William Jay; being the Fiftieth Anniversary of his Ordination over the Church and Congrega.

tion assembling in Argyle Chapel, Bath," are highly interesting and instructive, and are well adapted to rebuke and silence that querulous generation who continually say, "that the former days were better than these."

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Mr. Thomas Blackburn, of Liverpool, who, we rejoice to see, has been recently elected an alderman of that important town, has published a pamphlet, entitled, Thoughts on the Electoral System," which is full of striking facts, patriotic and Christian sentiments, and wise suggestions. We entreat those who wish for a specimen of the opinions and feelings of "a political Dissenter," on that great constitutional question, thoughtfully to read his able tract.

Dr. Olinthus Gregory, late professor of mathematics in the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and eminently distinguished by his scientific and literary productions, was an evangelical dissenter of the Baptist denomination, but during the latter part of his life worshipped and communed in an Episcopal chapel at Woolwich, though he retained and avowed his Nonconformist opinions on church polity, &c. The Rev. Capel Molyneux, minister of that chapel, has published "A Sermon occasioned by the death" of his friend, in which he bears a just and affectionate tribute to his memory. When the foundation stone of the Lancashire Independent College was laid at Withington, near Manchester, in September last, an accident occurred, which prevented Mr. George Hadfield, its devoted treasurer, delivering an address he had prepared for the occasion. We are happy, therefore, that he has complied with the request to print it, which was urged by some of the best friends of the college. The address consists of a rapid sketch of our denominational history and position, the materials of which have been judiciously selected and skilfully combined: the style is bold, manly, and perspicuous, and the information and appeals it embodies are made to tell both on the understanding and the heart. We sincerely rejoice that the new college possesses a treasurer whose principles are so firm and uncompromising, and whose liberality and devotedness are so exemplary. May he be spared to his family and our churches for many years.

At a period when subjects connected with "Literature, Science, and Arts," are continually introduced in the ordinary intercourses of life, many persons are made to feel the want of a "Dictionary of the Belles Lettres." We beg to commend to such, Mr. Samuel Mander's "Scientific and Literary Treasury: a new and popular Encyclopedia of the Belles Lettres"—which is justly described as "condensed in form, familiar in style, and copious in information." We have not for a long time met with a more convenient hand-book, which we recommend with confidence to the notice of our readers.

THE EDITOR'S TABLE.

Memoir of the Rev. C. T. E. Rhenius, comprising extracts from his Journal and Correspondence, with Details of Missionary Proceedings in South India. By his Son. London: James Nisbet and Co. 12mo.

A Visit to the Indians on the Frontiers of Chili. By Captain Allen F. Gardiner, N. R. R. B. Seeley and W. Burnside. 12mo.

The Illustrated Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, the fifth and concluding volume. London: Charles Knight and Co. 12mo.

The Reconciler; an attempt to exhibit in a somewhat new light the Harmony and the Glory of the Divine Government and Divine Sovereignty. London: Jackson and Walford.

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The Life and Remains of the Rev. Robert Housman, A.B. By Robert Fletcher Housman, Esq. London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. 8vo.

The Work of the Holy Spirit in Conversion. By John Howard Hinton, M.A., Third Edition, revised. London: Ball and Co. 12mo.

Marriage, as taught by the Socialists, considered. A Lecture delivered at Eaglestreet Chapel, London. By the Rev. John Blackburn, Minister of Claremont Chapel, Pentonville. With additions. London: Jackson and Walford. 8vo.

Individual Effort and the Active Christian. By John Hinton, M.A. London: W. Ball, Arnold, and Co.

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The Wine Question Settled; in accordance with the Inductions of Science and the Facts of History. By the Rev. B. Parsons, of Ebley, Author of Anti-Bacchus. London: John Snow, 35, Paternoster Row. 12mo.

Abraham, the Father of the Faithful. London: Tilt and Bogue.

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Scripture Characters Illustrated. By the late William M'Gavin, Esq. Glasgow: George Gallie. 12mo.

The Rise and Progress of Dissent in Bristol. By J. G. Fuller. London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co.

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Reflections delivered on Sunday the 31st January, 1841. By the Rev. W. Jay. Second Thousand. London: Ward and Co.

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The Condition of the Free People of Colour in the United States of America. London: Thomas Ward and Co. 8vo.

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A Cry from the Tombs; or, Facts and Observations on the Impropriety of Burying the Dead among the Living. By James Peggs. London: John Snow. 8vo.

Slavery in India. By James Peggs, late Missionary in Orissa. Third Edition. Wightman. 8vo.

Fox's Book of Martyrs, edited by the Rev. Cumming, M.A. London: George Virtue. Part 1. 8vo.

The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland, Illustrated. Bartlett. The Literary Department by N. P. Willis, Esq. 4to. Part 1.

From drawings by W. H.
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The Countess D'Auvergne; or, Sufferings of the Protestants in France in the Sixteenth Century. By Catherine Ponsonby. London: Longman and Co,

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T. Miles. London: Simpkin and Marshall.

CHRONICLE OF BRITISH MISSIONS.

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Why is the Home Missionary Society unable to benefit the most destitute counties of England?

Last month we announced the occupation of five new and promising spheres of labour, by agents of the society. Large as that addition to the number of missionaries may appear, compared with the society's present resources, yet it can hardly be said to have done more, than touch the border of the uncultivated field. But unless the society's funds are greatly increased, even such an inadequate supply as this, would not be warranted every month-and still applications are pouring in upon us from various counties, for men, and for pecuniary help. This help is needed by them all, though in different degrees, according to their respective strength or weakness. And it is one great difficulty of the Directors, to decide as to the comparative claims of destitute districts.

This difficulty may, in some measure, be conceived of, by their constituents. But there are circumstances, of which they may not be fully aware, which occasion much of the perplexity, felt by the Directors. in this department of their labours. A reference to some of these circumstances will best explain what is meant.

There are several counties in England which do not seek our aid, having efficient associations, zealous in home missionary efforts, within their own boundaries. Some of these are beginning to assist our society, for the very purpose of enabling it to send the gospel into other and less highly favoured regions than their own. But others, which contribute a considerable sum, expect a full return for all the money they send. Again, there are several county auxiliaries, which engage to furnish £50. per annum, for each missionary located within their borders. In two or three cases, one half of the expense incurred in sustaining stations, in their respective localities, is promised.

There are again other counties, in which missionaries are placed, which promise to help the society, but their ability to do so is very small. And in two counties, where missionaries have been labouring for years, no return whatever has been made by the associations; nor have they ever, in their associated capacity, conveyed any expression of sympathy or of co-operation, in the great object which the society has in view. These things are named, not in the language of complaint, but in order to present, especially to the churches of congregational principles, the real position of the society, and the nature and character of the assistance it must receive, if destitute counties are to be favoured with additional means of Christian instruction. It is very evident, that pecuniary supplies must come from other sources than those we have named, or it will be impossible for the society to benefit those counties, where there are no associations of churches-or where the churches (though doing good each in its own immediate neighbourhood) are but just able to sustain themselves.

"Where are these additional supplies to come from?" is a question of vital moment, and must be pressed on the attention of the friends of home missions. We do this the rather, because we fear that many of them do not consider the whole case: and, that though deeply interested in particular localities, they lose sight of the fact, that according to the present state of things, many thousands of our countrymen, living in the darkest regions in England, are yet beyond reach of our institution.

This will more plainly be seen, from the following statement, than by any reasoning about the matter. Within the last two months twenty-two applications have been made to the Directors for aid, from fifteen different counties. This aid was requested in two ways, either that the society should support missionaries in certain