by his alterations, will prevent them from joining in, or throw them out of tune. We would introduce hymns too, if we had a cheap book for a standard, (say 2s. or 3s. per copy,) containing both music and words, arranged as 66 Weyman's 50" are. But, without a cheap book to teach from, it is impracticable to have hymns learned correctly by many of the congregation. I am satisfied the principles I have laid down for improving congregational singing will bear close investigation. Several parishes in this neighbourhood are improving and anxious on the subject."

ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLI

GENCE.

Visitation.-On Thursday July 3d, the Lord Bishop of Derry held his Annual visitation in the Cathedral Church of that city. The Deans of Cork, Derry and Achonry, with the Vicargeneral, Archdeacons and Clergy of this extensive diocese attended. The Sermon was preached by the Rev. John Hayden, Rector of Badoney, and Chaplain to the Bishop. After the visitation, the bishop and his clergy held a meeting at the palace on the business of the Widow's fund of the diocese, when the whole body of the subscribers gave their sanction to their Committee's vote of thanks to the bishop for his recent donation of £1000 to the fund, which, under his paternal care, and with his annual subscription of £100 has risen to its present prosperous state, the fund being considerably above £6000, and the yearly subscription exceeding the expenditure in the Widow's annuities, and in keeping their habitations rent free and in repair.

The Lord Bishop of Clogher has fixed his anuual visitation for Wednesday, 6th of August, at Monaghan.

Appointments.-The Lord Bishop of Down and Connor has been pleased to collate the Rev. J. C. Gordon, A. M. of Peterhouse, Cambridge, and late Vicar of Kilmood, to the Precentorship of Down cathedral, and rectory of Loughlin Island, vacant by the promotion of the Rev. James Alexander to the parish of Killucan in the diocese of Meath.

The Rev. James Currie, A. B. has been presented to the impropriate curacies of Tullygallen and Mellifont in the Archdiocess of Armagh-Patron the Most Noble the Marquess of Drogheda.

His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant has presented the Hon. and Rev. M. Browne to the living of Mullingar.

Confirmation.-On Friday, July 4th, upwards of 100 persons were confirmed by the Lord Bishop of Clogher, in the Parish Church of Beleek.

Churches Consecrated.-On Thursday, July 3, the Lord Bishop of Clogher consecrated the new Church at Garrison, the building of which had been delayed on account of the difficulty of obtaining an eligible site.

The Archbishop of Tuam and several of his clergy attended at Claremorris in the county Mayo on Tuesday, 1st of July to consecrate the parish church of Kilcoleman lately erected in that town. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. D. Sirr, Rector of the parish, from Mark xi. 17. The following abstract of his discourse has been sent us by a correspondent. "The introduction related to the origin of public worship and of ecclesiastical edifices1st, The authoritative approval of divine service contained in the text; under which head he insisted, that prayer in order to be acceptable to God, must have respect to the sacrifice of Christ, and must be spiritual-2dly, The Saviour's awful reprehension of impenitent and unbelieving worshippers. All come under this reproof, who rob God of his glory by uniting with him any inferior object of worship. Jer. vii. 8. in which place the Baalim adored concurrently with Jehovah by the Jews were shewn to occupy the same place as the saints of the Roman calender, (see Faber on the origin of pagan idolatry.) The censure of Christ likewise applied to those, who rob God of his glory by affecting to serve him, with the hope of blinding him to their demerits, and of securing themselves from vengeance Jer. vii. 10, 11.; or who come before him with the hypocritical intent of advancing their worldly schemes, &c.— 3dly, The language of the text supplies a confirmation of the prophetic promises relating to that

"Third more glorious building yet to rise On other hill of Zion,"

as described by the Prophet Ezekiel, see Isa. Ivi 7. which was expressly applied by the Jews to the time when Messiah shall come to reign as a Prince for ever upon the throne of his Father, comp. Isa. Ixvi. 23. Psa. lxv. 2. Zech. xiv. 6. Mal. i. 11. The inferences derived from the entire subject were-1. The inefficacy of

mere church-membership and of ceremonial observances, Isa. i. 11. I Sam. xvi. 22. Psa. 1. 8. 13, 14, &c.

2. The danger of not assembling ourselves ourselves together as the manner of some is

3. The danger of offering any service but that which is spiritual unto God. If of Christ in the day of his humilia ion it was said, the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up-and if he then scourged transgressors from his temple when he came not to condemn the world but to save it, what will the end of those be when he comes in glory invested with all the power and splendour of Deity? Mat. xiii. 41. A special address first to Protestants, and afterwards to Roman Catholics, many of whom were present, concluded the discourse."

A hymn composed for and sung upon the occasion will found in our page of poetry.

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.

At the late Quarterly Examinations, held in Trinity College, the following honors were adjudged:

For General Answering-Certificates, to Redmond, sen. (John), Christian, 'sen. (Jonathan), Bleazby, Mr. Townsend, sen. (John F.), Mr. Leech, Nolan Imus. (Thomas), Jones 3tius. (Samuel), O'Grady, jun. (James), Hamblin, Leslie, jun. (Henry James), Allen 5tus. (Michael), Lavelle-And Premiums to O'Farrell, Creed, jun. (Wm. Russell), Elmes, sen. (Thos.), Mr. Haig, Mr. Mullins, Atwell, Mannin, Darley 5tus. (Henry), Andrews, Smyth 6tus. (William), Mr. Browne, Keown.

For Answering in Science-Certificates, to Mr. Synnott, Mr. Burrowes, O'Connor 5tus. (Denis), Woodward 4tus. (George), Quarry, Mc. Auley, Browne 8vus. (James), Mr. Chapman 3tius. (William). Connor 4tus. (Edwd.), Dixon 4tus. (Robert), Higginbotham, Jacob, Studdert,jun. (Lancelot), Collins-and Premiums, to Mr. Bodkin, jun. (Martin), Hitchcock, Oakley, Drury, O'Connor 6tus. (Edward), Walsh 6tus. (Edward), Mc. Ilwain, Mr. Rutherfoord, Exham, Thompson 7mus. (Levingston), Berwick, sen. (Charles), Hemphill, Barber, Sutton, Murphy 6tus. (James).

For Answering in Classics-Certificates, to Mr. Finlay, jun. (Robert), Mr. Singleton, O'Connor 5tus. (Denis), Franks, 4tus. (Mathew), Mc. Causland 2tius. (Richard), Smith 11mus. (John

W.), Mac Lean, jun. (Edward), White 5tus. (Henry), Mr. Pakenham, Day 3tius. (William), Lucas, jun. (Thos.), Sutton, Collins-And Premiums to Mr. Synnott, Mr. Goold, Meredith 3tius. (Richard), Massey, Cumming (Wm.), Mc. Guire 4tus. (John), Brereton, jun. (William), Finn, Mr. St. George, Willis, Miller 5tus. (Sterne), Dixon 4tus. (Robert), Hewson 3tius. (James Bland), Hamilton 6tus. (Hugh), Studdert, jun. (Lancelot), Millet.

On Tuesday, July 14th, being commencing day, the following Degrees were conferred:

Doctor in Divinity-Rev. Charles Bardin, Rev. James Kennedy.

Doctor in Laws-Thomas F. Kelly.

Bachelor of Medicine-Maxwell, Fleming, Robert James Burkitt, Thomas Brady, William West, John Harvey, John Lentaigne, Thomas Henry Purdon, Thomas Reid, Andrew James Veitch, and Thomas Allen.

Master of Arts-Rev. James Read, Hugh Baker, Samuel Wood, Rev. William Mac Lean, Rev. Crosby Stopford Mangan, John Ryall, Hon. and Rev. Henry Browne,Henry Alexander, William Glover, Peter O'Malley, Thomas Allen, Charles Grogan, and Rev. Thomas Jervis White.

At the same time the Degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on ninety-four Students.

The Gold Medal for Science was adjudged to Henry Stopford Kyle, and that for Classics to Henry Pomeroy.

The Vice-Chancellor's Prizes for Composition were granted to Sir Mc. Cay, Sir O'Shaughnessy, Gordon, Phayre, Mc. Ilwaine, Hardinge, Gilligan, and Monsell (John). The subject proposed to Graduates was, "The due connexion of religion with National Education,'' and to Undergraduates, "Cæli enarrant gloriam Dei."

Downes' Premiums for Divinity Students were adjudged to the following Bachelors of Arts :

For reading the Liturgy, Sir Jacob, Sir Beattie.

For extempore speaking, Sir O'Shaughnessy, Sir Bagot. The subject proposed was, "And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance and judgment to come, Felix trembled," Acts xxiv. 25.

For prepared Compositions, Sir Potter, Sir Collins; and an extra premium to Sir Fry. Subject of the compositions -"The Doctrine of Exclusive Salvation in its effects upon the the moral and charitable feelings."

Affairs in the East wear a niore favourable aspect as it regards the interests of England. Turkey has shewn a desire for reconciliation, and it is understood to have been at the desire of the Porte, that Mr. Stratford Canning, our formier ambassador, has proceeded to Corfu for the purpose of negotiation. Between Russia and Turkey hostilities continue, the Russians being progressively on the advance; and though the career of their army has not been so rapid as might have been anticipated, we apprehend it is precisely of the nature to insure their ultimate success in the campaign: several fortresses have fallen to them, the whole country through which they pass has been occupied, and the obstacles, of only one fortified place now intervenes between them and the army of their enemies: it may be, however, that having command of the sea, they will only observe the army of the Vizier, and cross Mount Hæmus through the more eastern passes, thus proceeding without opposition to the plains of Adrianople: it depends of course upon their disposable force. The Turks do not seem, hither

to, to have taken the field in that strength which we should have looked for from the actual resources of the Ottoman Empire, and the levies en masse of which we have heard so much in the proclamations of the Sultan.

In Portugal we regret to say, that rebellion and treason are triumphant in the person of Don Miguel. Early in the month appearances were promising, but Oporto fell almost without a blow, the Constitutional Army in a manner dispersed, Don Miguel having proclaimed himself King, thanksgiving has been offered up for his success in the very Catholic Churches wherein he so shortly before solemnly swore to administer affairs in behalf of the Infanta-the ambassadors of every European power (save of the Pope and the King of Spain-par nobile fratrum) have quitted Portugal, and it remains to be seen from the public measures of the usurper, in what light he will be regarded by the several Continental courts, as well as by our own, between whom we have every reason to believe the best understanding continues to

subsist.

Great Omnipresent LORD of all,

May we thy presence feel-
While humbly at thy feet we fall,
Do thou thy love reveal.

We would devote this humble fane
To thy pure service, Lord!
But first these rebel hearts constrain
To prize thy throne, thy word.
Now, from the Cherubim, shine forth,
Thy saving power display;
Teach us to own a Saviour's worth,
And with thy Spirit pray.
When here the penitent would pour
His sorrows in thine ear
Bestow forgiveness in that hour
And wipe away his tear.
His scarlet sins with hyssop purge ;
Atoning blood apply:

The blotted page, the broken scourge
Shall cheer his glistening eye.
When Common Prayer is offered here
For wants this nation knows,

Our fervent cries in heaven hear,
And end our many woes.
Let crime, let superstition cease,
Impiety retreat :

Extend thy truth-secure our peace,
And guide our erring feet.
When for thy mercies long conveyed,
Our grateful notes we raise ;
Accept the free-will offering made,
And elevate our praise.

Here may the mighty Gospel sound
Re-echo full and free,
Proclaiming to the captive bound
New life and liberty.

And ever as the trumpet's blown
Oh! wake each slumb'ring soul;
Teach all to seek a blood-bought crown,
To struggle towards the goal.
Here may thy mystic rite display

Our Surety's dying love,
Till dawus bis CORONATION DAY,
Refulgent from above.