a Baptist, Methodist, or Universalist propose an exchange with them, and they will spurn the idea at once. Or let any other denomination ask the privilege of their desks, and they will most assuredly meet with a denial. Some of the more liberal, however, will express an entire willingness on their part, but are fearful that it will disturb their people; and then will set themselves immediately at work to prejudice their people against such a

measure.

3. What are their views relative to inspiration?

"This question admits of a variety of answers. They believe in all degrees of inspiration from the most full and perfect down to nothing at all. Some believe that the sacred writers are inspired by one thing, and some by another.

4. On what ground do they rest salvation? 'On the works of the creature. But here it must be particularly understood that the works on which they rely, are none of your homespun, every day acts of goodness, but works of a more learned, philosophical kind; works of so sublime and refined a nature that not one in ten thousand can ever perform them. So that upon the whole it is not probable, that there will be half so many saved on their system as there is on the common doctrine of election and reprobation.

5. Are they zealous in their public ministry?

No, they are generally stoics. The zeal they do possess is generally the zeal of a statesman, and is displayed in the temporal management of their parishes.

'6. Is Unitarianism now what it was ten years ago?

'No, it varies according to the state of public sentiment. Camelion-like it conforms to every thing it touches, so as to suit the feelings of the people.

7. Are their clergymen at this day leading their people into any new doctrine?

'This inquiry shews your entire ignorance of the sect. You will perceive by the answer last given, that the people lead them, and not they the people. The people lead the race, and the clergymen follow close in the rear. In fine, you will find them at all times treading close upon the heels of public opinion.

8. Are they pious and practical Christians?

This question is of too delicate a nature to receive an answer. They are, however, generally men of good moral characters. As to their piety and sincerity, God, and not man, is their judge.

'I have now attended to all your inquiries, and have given you the result of my experience and observation. If you have any doubts relative to the truth of my statements, come to Massachusetts and spend a few weeks, and you will return satisfied.

Should you have any other inquiries to propose hereafter, they shall be attended to, so long as I remain yours in esteem, PHARES.'

The course taken by some of the most noted Orthodox publications, has of late been such that we fear we shall be often called upon to republish articles like that above, which, as exhibitions of the spirit of Orthodoxy, are by far too important materials for the religious history of the times to be accessible only to one class of readers.

American Unitarian Association.-The Executive Committee of this Association have lately taken measures to increase the number of its Auxiliaries, and, we are happy to say, with most encouraging success. They have a large supply of new tracts on hand which they only want funds to enable them to publish forthwith. We sincerely hope that their exertions will before long result in the establishment of an Auxiliary in every Unitarian society in the country, which, with very little inconvenience or expense to individuals, would be the means of effecting incalculable good.

Dedication at Framingham.-The new church erected for the 'Saxonville Parish' in Framingham, was dedicated to the service of the One God, on Thursday, September 20th. Rev. Mr Young of Boston, offered an introductory prayer and read appropriate selections from the Scriptures. Rev. Mr Francis of Watertown, offered the prayer of dedication, and Rev. Mr Ware of Boston, delivered a sermon, on the value of the institution of public worship to the community and to individuals, from Revelation xxi. 22, And I saw no temple therein.'-The Christian Register of September 29th, contains an interesting abstract of the sermon, for which we regret we have no room. 'We are glad,' says the editor of that paper, to see the proprietors of our manufacturing establishments attending thus early to the moral and religious instruction of the people employed in them;'-a course in which they will doubtless find their account in a merely worldly view, but which the character of New England assures us has its origin in an enlightened respect for religious institutions, and a conscientious regard to the obligations of religious duty.

Dedication at Stow.-A new church for the parish in Stow, was, on Monday, October 1st, dedicated to the worship of the One Living and True God, with the usual religious services. Rev. Dr Ripley of Concord, offered the dedicatory prayer, Rev. Dr Thayer of Lancaster, delivered a sermon from Exodus xii. 26. What mean ye by this service?'-and Rev. Mr Allen of Bolton offered the concluding prayer.

Dedication at Augusta, Me.-The church erected for the new Unitarian society in this flourishing town was dedicated to the worship of the One Living and True God, and the preaching of the Gospel of his Son,' on Thursday, October the 18th, with the following religious exercises: an introductory prayer by Rev. Dr Packard of Wiscasset; a dedicatory prayer by Rev. Dr Nichols of Portland; a sermon by Rev. Mr Lamson of Dedham, Mass., and a concluding prayer by Rev. Mr Brimblecom of Norridgewock. Mr Lamson's sermon was from Ephesians ii. 20th.— 'And are built upon the foundation of the prophets and apostles, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.' understand the sermon is to be published by the society, we regret the less our inability at present to give a more particular notice of the performance or the occasion.

As we

Ordination at Kennebunk, Me.-Mr George W. Wells, from the Theological School in Cambridge, was on the 24th of October ordained as colleague pastor of the first Congregational Church and Society in Kennebunk, (Me) of which the Rev. Mr Fletcher has been for many years the minister. The services were performed by Rev. Mr Frothingham of Boston, who offered the introductory prayer; Rev. Mr Barrett, of Boston, who read select portions of the scriptures; Rev. Dr Lowell, of Boston, who preached the sermon; Rev. President Kirkland, of the University, who made the ordaining prayer; Rev. Dr Nichols, of Portland, who gave the charge; Rev. Mr Ripley, of Boston, who presented the right hand of fellowship; Rev. Mr Ware, of Boston, who addressed the church and society; and Rev. Dr Parker, of Portsmouth, who offered the concluding prayer. Dr Lowell's text was Romans viii. 9; If any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his.' The sermon was in the preacher's usual style, sententious, glowing, and impressive. The other performances sustained the reputation of the gentlemen engaged in them. It was peculiarly gratifying to find the venerable President so far recovered from a severe illness as to officiate on the occasion in his accustomed happy manner. There was a novelty and appropriateness in Dr Nichols' Address, which deserves uncommon praise, and the truly noble spirit evinced, by the senior pastor, Mr Fletcher, through all the proceedings, some of which might be deemed embarrassing, was acknowledged and felt by those who witnessed it. The evening was happily and profitably spent by a numerous congregation, in listening to an able defence of Unitarianism in a discourse before the County Association Auxiliary to the American Unitarian Association, by Rev. Mr Ware of Boston, from Ephesians iv. 5, 6. 'One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.'

Ordination at Brookfield.-On the 31st of October, Mr George R. Noyes, from the Theological School in Cambridge, and late a tutor in Harvard University, was ordained pastor of the Church and Society in South Brookfield. The proceedings of the parish in relation to the dismission of Rev. Mr Stone, their former minister, having, at the request of the church and society, been investigated by the council convened on the occasion, and found satisfactory, the services of ordination were performed as follows; the introductory prayer and selections from the scriptures, by Rev. Mr Allen, of Northborough; sermon by Rev. Mr Ware, of Boston; consecrating prayer by Rev. Dr Andrews, of Newburyport; charge by Rev. Dr Thayer, of Lancaster; right hand of fellowship by Rev. Mr Barrett, of Boston; and concluding prayer by Rev. Mr Hall, of Northampton. The sermon, on the value of doctrines, was from Titus ii. 1. Speak thou the things which become sound doctrine.' The preacher could not have selected a subject, or adopted a manner of treating it, better suited to the occasion and the times. The interesting exercises of the day were followed by a sermon in the evening by Rev. Mr Walker, of Charlestown, on the subject of conversion.

Installation at South Boston.-On Wednesday, October 31, Rev. Lemuel Capen was installed pastor of the First Congregational Society at South Boston. The introductory prayer and reading of the scriptures were by Rev. Dr Gray, of Roxbury; the sermon by Rev. Mr Whitney, of Quincy, from Philippians i. 17, Knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;' the installing prayer by Rev. Dr Richmond, of Dorchester; the charge by Rev. Dr Porter, of Roxbury; the right hand of fellowship by Rev. Dr Harris, of Dorchester; and the concluding prayer by Rev. Mr Pierpont, of Boston.

Unitarian Chapels in England, Wales, and Scotland.-Some time since we published an account of Unitarian Chapels in England, Wales, and Scotland, and of Institutions in England under Unitarian Control, which, in so far as it was taken, as it almost entirely was, from a work by enemies, we have now unquestionable authority for pronouncing utterly unworthy of any confidence whatever. We were aware, and expressly stated, that the work alluded to was published by persons unfriendly to Unitarians and their interests; but as it professed to be a collection of facts preparatory to a legal investigation into the management of certain Trusts, we, in our simplicity, presumed the obligation upon its authors to state the truth and nothing but the truth, had been as well considered as if the account had been actually given in a court and under oath. But it seems we most extravagantly overrated their respect, we will not say for the rules

of honor in conducting a public controversy, but for the more intelligible ones of common honesty.

Obituary.

It is alike the duty and the privilege of the living to record the virtues of the dead. The subject of this notice, Mr Nathaniel Call, who died August 18th, in the 82d year of his age, possessed many excellent qualities of character. Through a more than ordinary length of years, he discharged the duties and fulfilled the relations of life with commendable fidelity. In early manhood, he left a lucrative employment and the endearments of a happy home, to serve his country in the army of the revolution in which he held the rank of captain. After a long term of military service, he returned to the bosom of his family, and devoted himself for many years to the active, prudent, and successful management of an honorable occupation, in which his transactions were marked by integrity and uprightness, and his social intercourse with frankness and benevolence. He evinced a sincere and decided friendship for religion, and a profound reverence for its institutions. He attended upon the ordinances of the church with scrupulous punctuality, and showed that their influence was not lost upon him, by the faithfulness with which he performed the various duties that distinguish the good husband, father, and citizen. Having passed through life's lengthened and eventful day, grateful for the good he was permitted to enjoy, and resigned under the ills of his lot, he was at last gathered to his fathers, in full old age, leaving behind him a reputation for industry, temperance, honesty, and piety, which will be embalmed in the memory of numerous surviving relatives and friends, and carrying with him to the world of spirits a character, which, as we trust, will receive the reward promised to the righteous. Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord; they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.'

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