qualifications required in those who apply for orders in the English Church, the following statements occur in a note:

"The canons only require that the person applying for orders has taken some degree of school in either of the universities; or at the least, that he be able to yield an account of his faith in the Latin, according to the articles of religion; and to confirm the same by sufficient testimonies out of the Holy Scriptures. No previous time for theological study is specified.

"In the Church of England there are really scarcely any public provisions for theological education for the ministry. In each of the universities there are only two profes sors of divinity. Their duties are confined to delivering at stated times, a few lectures on divinity to the university students; but they have not the especial charge of the candidates for orders, who are left to study when and where and how they please. Almost immediately on graduating, they may apply for orders, with no other theological knowledge than what was obtained in the general course of religious studies in the college of which they have been members." pp. 34, 35.

Much might be added, but this will suffice. It will suffice to show that the Church of Christ necessarily loses much of her spiritual character, and much of her appropriate and pure influence over the minds of men, when for any purposes of worldly policy, she weds herself even to the best of the kingdoms of this world. It suggests too, the query, whether that form of ecclesiastical polity which makes so ample provision for the gratification of worldly ambition is either conformable to the primitive simplicity of the gospel, or adapted to exclude worldly men from the sacred office. To high official titles in the church add great official influence and great revonues, and is it too much to expect, that there will be men who will covet the station more earnestly than they will covet those 'best gifts' which fit them for the station. No matter how sacred the territory through which the high-road to distinction lies, ambitious men will travel it. The case is so much the worse when, as in England, ecclesiastical preferment does not terminate in clerical dignity, but leads directly to civil influence and a seat in parliament.

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members, and gradually freeing her from that secular influence which, in the words of Bishop Hobart, sadly obstructs her progress, and alloys her spiritual character.

Love to souls the mainspring of Ministerial Usefulness: a Sermon preached at the Ordination of the Rev. Lyman Coleman, as Pastor of the Congregational Church and Society in Belchertown, Mass. Oct. 19, 1825. By JOEL HAWES, Pastor of the First church in Hartford. pp. 32.

THIS is a plain, unambitious, earnest discourse, admirably adapted to do good on such an occasion as that for which it was written. The subject is one as the author justly observes"on which it would be difficult to say any thing now, but on which it can never be unprofitable even for the wis est and best of us, often and seriously to meditate."

We confess that we like to hear and to read ordination sermons written on such subjects. They are most in barmony with the associations of the occasion; and they afford the best means of conveying appropriate and impressive admonition to both ministers and people. Of this sermon therefore we say that, though it cannot be expected to raise the high opinion which has been already formed of Mr. H.'s clearness and force of intellect, it does much credit to his plain good sense and his deep and honest piety.

"A minister, whose ruling principle is love to souls, has a motive to improve his mind and heart, that is steady and unalterable. The treasures of divine knowledge are always spread before him, and the wants of his people are always pressing him to diligence in providing for them the bread of life. To light his midnight lamp and make him grow pale in study, he needs not the excitements of flattery, or of fame, or of worldly advantage. The glory of God, the worth of the soul, the grandeur of eternity, are motives enough to call forth his most strennous and persevering exertions. Under the influence of these, he will give himself to

reading, meditation, and prayer. His eyes, his ears, and his heart, will he constantly open to whatever will aid him in the great work of saving sinners; nor will he rest satisfied but with the highest intellectual and making. Knowing that he is accountable to moral attainments which he is capable of God for all his talents, and that his usefulness among the people of his charge de

mands, that his every talent be improved in the most diligent and careful manner, he will never intermit his exertions, but always be aiming at higher and still higher attainments in knowledge and holiness."

The following sentences occur in a note extracted from an address by Professor Stuart on a similar occasion.

"You wish your Pastor to be a man of growing reputation and increasing know ledge. Give him time then to study. Brank not in, without the most absolute necessity, upon his sacred hours devoted to this purpose. He cannot continue to enlighten and interest you, unless he continues to be a man of study. The days of inspiration are past. Divine assistance may, indeed, be hoped for

now, by every faithful minister; but it can rationally be hoped for, only in the way of duty, that is, in the way of diligent and faithful study. Forego the pleasure of a morning visit to your Pastor, for the sake of a better Sermon upon the Sabbath Rob not the whole congregation of the satisfaction and breaking in upon your minister's time to profit to be derived from good preaching, by prepare for the desk. Always remember, when you visit him, that a thousand others have the same claims upon his time as you have; and occupy as little of it, therefore, as the nature of the case will permit. Such a mode of intercourse will sweeten your visits and make them pleasant to him; a different mode will oblige him to carry his studies into the night, and thus sink his spirits, and injure, or probably destroy his health"

A new periodical publication called "The Restoration of Israel," is about to be established at Syracuse, N. Y., for the purpose of proving that the aborigines of America are lineal descendants from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

The Executive Committee of the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York, have determined to erect a stone building, 100 feet by 60, for the accommodation of their Theological School at Hamilton. Thirty-one young men have received the honours of this institution, and a class of seventeen will have finished their studies in June. The school now consists of about fifty who are divided into three classes, with the exception of a few engaged in preparatory studies. About thirty of the students are beneficiaries.

LEAD MINES.-The lead mines of Missouri cover an area of more than 3000 square miles, and are said to be the most extensive on the globe. The ore is of the purest kind, and exists in quantities sufficient to supply the whole United States. The number of mines is 165, in which more than 1100 men are employed, producing annually 3,000,000 pounds of metal, valued at 120,000 dollars,

INCREASE OF THE SOUND OF ARTILLERY. A writer in the London Me

chanics' Magazine says, "From observing how the power of the human voice was increased by the speaking. trumpet, I was led to think, that if the muzzle of a gun was made of that form, it would have the same effect on its report when fired, and immediately resolved to try the experiment. I fixed a mouth-piece, about the size of a bugle, on a common pistol, and accordingly found the report increased in a surprising manner. A piece of artillery, no doubt, would require a mouthpiece much larger than this to have a corresponding effect and it would have to be made so strong, as not to be shaken by the violent concussion. This discovery, I dare say, will be of little moment to the public; unless, indeed, when they wish to show the extent of their satisfaction by the greatness of the noise they make-I mean when they rejoice; and I think it will be the opinion of most people, that the report of a cannon is quite loud enough already.

and Courier Français, two of the leading opposition gazettes of Paris, were lately tried for having published sentiments offensive to the high-toned Catholic Clergy. They were defended by Mr. Dupin with eloquence, and great effect on the crowded audience which attended the trial. In the course of his remarks, Mr. Dupin, alluding to the efforts of the Catholic Church to regain her lost power, said, "It is too true the Hydra has raised its head, ancient pretensions are the order of the daya march is making, by numerous ways, to the conquest of temporal power under the cloak of religion: the contest is renewing between ultramontane doctrines and the liberties of the French church. Are we ever to have eyes to see, and see not? What! writings abound in which the doctrine of the infallibility and absolute supremacy of the pope over kings is openly preached; prelates arrogate to themselves, in some measure, the legislative power in their circumscription; others, in revivingsuperannuated rules, incompatible with our existing manners, produce only disorder in our cities. The almost general refusal to teach the declaration of 1632 is flagrant; Bossuet himself, the great Bossuet, whose whole life was animated only by this great thought, the unity of the church, is now taxed with heresy by the ungrateful Romans, because he knew how to be a Frenchman, while he was a Catholic. Our present government, founded by Louis XVIII. and sworn to by Charles X. is called revolutionary by the gazettes of Rome. Religious associations not authorizedwhat do I say?-prohibited by our laws, are multiplying on every side. Congregations surround us. There exists an ardent, religious party. This party has its writers, its city and country preachings, its journals, its dupes, its protectors-in hoe vivimus, movemus et sumus!-and yet some affect to doubt it.

These doctrines are not brought forward only by a small number of ascetic dreamers: agents more active, more powerful, more numerous, charge themselves with supporting or assisting them to triumph. The party is better formed than is supposed. Statesmen! do not regard that alone which passes in one country; throw your eyes also on

Spain, Switzerland, Belgium; and seeing every where the saine symptoms of trouble and agitation, inquire what is the principle of this uniform movement; recognise the efforts of the Pharisees of the day; feel the blows of that sword whose hilt is at Rome, and its point everywhere."

POLAND.-The following information, says the Christian Observer, is extracted from the report of the Minister of the interior, Count Mostowski, as to the state of affairs during the last four years. In consequence of the number of the Reformed, sixteen extra parishes have been created, and the people have already commenced building houses for their Lutheran ministers. The regulations for the Jews have been newly modelled, and inspectors have been established to watch over the affairs of the Ecclesiastics. The funds allowed for public instruction have amounted to 6,536,509 florins, and the profits arising out of the schools amounted to 896,784 flozins; which sum has remunerated the temporary class-masters, and purchased a great addition of books, mathematical instruments, &c. The botanical garden contains 10,000 species of plants. The university library has 150,000 volumes, among which are many rare and curious works. The institution for the Deaf and Dumb supports twelve of this unhappy class of persons, who are taught various works. Sunday schools are open in various parts of the kingdom. Limits have been made to civil procedures; so that, in the last four years, 15,908 causes have been determined by justices of the peace. Iron rail-roads have been constructed from Kalish to Brezesc, sixty German miles in uninterrupted length. Numerous high-roads have been constructed, and 523 bridges. The country has ceased to be tributary to foreign nations in many important points. The manu factory of cloth is sufficient for the wants of the people. More than 10,000 foreign manufacturing families have peopled new towns. The mines of Poland produce, independently of silver, copper, and lead, large quantities of iron, zinc, and pit-coal. The report exhibits a great improvement in the manufactures and general prosper ity of the country.

RELIGIOUS.

Love to souls the mainspring of Ministerial Usefulness. A sermon, preached at the Ordination of the Rev. Lyman Coleman, as Pastor of the Congregational church and society in Belchertown, Mass. Oct. 19, 1825. By Joel Hawes, Pastor of the First church in Hartford.

A discourse, delivered in Charleston, S. C. on the 21st of November, 1825, before the Reformed Society of Israelites, for promoting true principles of Judaism, according to its purity and spirit, on their first Anniversary. By Isaac Harley, a member. Svo. pp. 40. Charleston. A. E. Miller.

A Sermon delivered in Ipswich, South Parish. By Joseph Dana, on Lord's Day, Nov. 6, 1325. Being the Day which completed the sixtieth year of his ministry in that place. 8vo. 20. Salem. W. Palfrey, Jun.

Rev. Abner Kneeland's Reply to a Pamphlet, entitled: "Remarks on the distinguishing Doctrine of Modern Universalism, which teaches that there is no hell, and no punishment for the wicked after death. By Adam Empie, A. M. Rector of St. James church, Wilmington, N. C." 8vo. Philadelphia.

A Sermon on Theatrical Exhibitions. By the Rev. Mr. Aikin. 8vo. Price 25 cts. Utica, N. Y. Merrill and Hastings.

Daily Devotions for a Family, with Occasional Prayers. 12mo. pp. 163. New York. Clayton & Van Norden.

MISCELLANEOUS.

An attempt to demonstrate the practicability of Emancipation of the Slaves of the United States of North America, and of removing them from the country, without impairing the right of private property, or subjecting the nation to a tax. By a New LagJand man. pp. 75 8vo. New York. G. & C. Carvill.

Poem delivered before the Connecticut Alpha of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, September 13, 1925. By James G. Percival. Published at the request of the Society. Boston. Richardson & Lord.

A Stan Jard Spelling Book, or the Scholar's Guide to an accurate Pro

nunciation of the English Language: accompanied with easy, familiar, and progressive Reading Lessons. Designed as an Introduction to the use of Walker's Critical Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language. Compiled for the use of Schools. By James H. Sears. The revised Edition. New Haven. Durrie & Peck.

A History of Boston, the Metropolis of Massachusetts; from its Origin to the Present Period. With some Account of the Environs- By Caleb H. Snow, M. D. Embellished with Engravings. 8vo. pp. 400. Boston. 1825. A. Bowen.

An Essay on the Doctrine of Contracts; being an Inquiry how Contracts are affected in Law and Morals, by Concealment, Error, or Inadequate Price. By Gulian C. Verplanck. 8vo. pp. 234. New York. 1825. G. & C. Carvill.

A Review of the Philosophy of the Human Mind, by Thomas Brown, M. D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh, by the Rev. Frederick Beasly, D. D. Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. William Stavely.

An Address delivered before the American Academy of the Fine Arts, November 17, 1825. By Richard Ray, a member of the Academy. 4to. pp. 42. New York. G. & C. Carvill.

A Lecture Introductory to the Course of Hebrew Instruction in the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, delivered in Christ's Church, New York, on the evening of November 14th, 1825. By Clement C. Moore, A. M. Professor of Oriental and Greek Literature. 8vo. pp. 28. New York. T. & J. Swords.

An Examination of the New System of Society, by Robert Owen; showing its Insuficiency to reform Mankind; with Observations on the Operation the Principles of Virtue in the Mind of Man. 3vo. Philadelphia, John Mor

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Supplement to the American Ornithology of Alexander Wilson. Containing a sketch of the author's life, with a Selection from his Letters; some Remarks upon his Writings; and a Histo

ry of those Birds which were intended to compose part of his Ninth Volume. Illustrated with Plates, engraved from Wilson's Original Drawings. By George Ord, F. L. S., Member of the Am. Philosophical Society, &c. &c. Royal 4to. pp. 298. Philadelphia. J. Laval and S. F. Bradford.

A New Universal Atlas of the World, on an Improved Plan; consisting of Thirty Maps, carefully prepared from the latest authorities, with complete Alphabetical Indexes. By Sidney E. Morse, A. M. New Haven: Engraved and Published by N. &. S. S. Jocelyn.

DOMESTIC MISSIONARY SOCIETY.-A meeting of gentlemen from various parts of the country was held at Boston on the 11th of January, for the purpose of considering the expediency of forming a National Domestic Missionary Society. The measure was unanimously resolved on.

An American Seamen's Friend Society was organized at a meeting of delegates in New York on the evening of the thirteenth of January. A constitution was unanimously adopted, and a liberal subscription received.

We earnestly hope that these societies may have a place among those which take a deep hold on the mind of the American people.

The American Colonization Society at its anniversary meeting, Jan. 9, determined to apply to the General and State Governments for assistance and co-operation. The following are their resolutions in relation to this subject. Resolved, That the Society has, from its organization, looked to the powers and the resources of the nation, or of the several states, as alone adequate to the accomplishment of this important object.

That the period has arrived, when the Society feels itself authorized by the efforts it has made to apply to the Government of the country for the aid and co-operation essential to give success to these efforts.

That a Committee be appointed to prepare and resent, as soon as possible, to the two Houses of Congress memorials praying such aid and assistance to the Society as Congress shall think proper to afford.

That the Board of managers of the Society be instructed to prepare and present to the legislatures of the several States, memorials, praying the adoption of such measures as may be calculated to encourage and facilitate the emigration of the free people of colour within their respective limits.

[The following has been sent to us by an anonymous correspondent for a place among our religious intelligence. It was probably not designed for publication, yet as the facts it contains are of a public nature, and such as cannot be kept too constautly before the public mind, we think it proper to insert it.] Extract of a Letter from the Agent of the American Bible Society to Dr. Jacob Porter, of Plainfield, Massachusetts, dated August 20, 1825. Be assured, my dear sir, the American Bible Society needs all the assistance that can be given to it. I have little doubt that three or four millions of our population are without the word of God. We have not been able in nine years to dispose of 400,000 copies of the Bible and Testament. Such is the natural growth of our people, that I have not a doubt there are, at this day, more destitute in the United States than there were nine years ago, when the American Bible Society was formed. What a prospect does this hold out for our beloved country! If more, much more is not done, I have no doubt that in twenty years one half of all our population will be without the sacred scriptures. South America and Mexico are stretching out their hands to us: a National Bible Society for the republic of Colombia, has recently