especially, because the most influential opposition to Mr. Wortley's bill within the church of England is based on a religious ground. The present session of parliament, indeed, is too far advanced to allow of any general effort of petitioning; but opportunity will, we hope, be afforded for it, if necessary, in the next. We say, if necessary, because we are confident that the matter cannot be permitted to rest where it is. The community is deeply aggrieved, and the grievance must be redressed. It can be only a question of time. The restriction may be maintained until the evil, already so portentous, shall have become more frightful; but no government can be content to see it augment without limit. Such an evil must, in the end, work its own cure; but it will be unspeakably better, on all accounts, to apply the necessary remedy without waiting for so deplorable a process.

We have said nothing in the present article of the arguments which have been adduced on the different sides of the question involved, because our object has been rather to make our readers acquainted with the facts, and to awaken their interest in the general subject. That our own judgment is fully made

up must be sufficiently apparent from the tone of our remarks, and we must take credit with our readers for not having come to our conclusion without deliberation. They are probably aware that a running controversy has been for some time kept up on the subject by various writers, and by means of numerous pamphlets. Should they wish to make themselves acquainted with the arguments generally adopted, they cannot do better than procure the second publication named at the head of this article; a pamphlet in which the anonymous author does ample justice to the "uncandid statements, one-sided arguments, and distorted facts,” brought forward by Mr. Keble, and administers a very useful hint to Dr. Pusey. For a larger acquaintance with the subject, we would recommend a study of the Report of the royal commissioners itself (like all parliamentary papers, very cheap), with the copious and interesting evidence annexed. There will be found among the Minutes, the judicious testimony of our more immediate friend, Dr. Cox, and an excellent paper from the pen of Mr. Binney, together with evidence derived from distinguished men of all persuasions, Jewish, catholic, and protestant.

The Genius of Italy: being Sketches of Italian Life, Literature, and Religion. By Rev. ROBERT TURNBULL, author of "The Genius of Scotland," &c. London: David Bogue, Fleet Street, 1849. 8vo., pp. 332.

This is neither a tour in Italy, nor a history of Italy, nor a dissertation on Italian politics; but it contains, with many things pertinent to each of these, information of various kinds, blended together in a lively and interesting style. The literature of Italy is prominently

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brought forward, and illustrated by biographical notices of Ariosto, Tasso, Dante, Silvio Pellico, and others, with extracts from their writings. Another prominent topic is the state of the popedom, under the last and the present pontiffs, coming down to the time of the expulsion of Pius the Ninth from Rome last November. On these and kindred subjects the author has looked, during a visit to Italy, with the eye of a Christian minister habituated to the civil and religious institutions of America, and earnestly desiring the peace of Europe.

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The publication takes place very seasonably, and we can assure our friends that they will derive from its perusal much instruction and pleasure. It is quite the right book for a Reading Society.

The Christian Minister Pourtrayed, or a Brief Memorial of the Rev. Eliel Davis of St. Ives, with a Funeral Discourse, containing Sketches of his Character, preached April 15th, 1849, at Union Chapel, Huntingdon. By JAMES HENRY MILLARD, B.A. London: 18mo., pp. 27. Price 6d.

The very estimable minister to whose bereaved widow any pecuniary profits arising from this small publication will be devoted was born at Folkstone in Kent, on the 5th of June, 1803. After acquiring habits of usefulness in connexion with the church at Eagle Street, he spent some time in study at Stepney College, and then became pastor of churches at Newport in the Isle of Wight, at Lambeth, and finally at St. Ives. The extreme suddenness of his death, and the largeness of his bereaved family, have naturally excited an interest in him which these pages will both gratify and deepen. In sending them forth, Mr. Millard has discharged the duties of friendship in a manner at once honourable to himself and to his deceased brother.

The Church in Earnest. By JOHN ANGELL JAMES. London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co. 16mo., pp. 352.

The volume on "An Earnest Ministry," which we noticed nearly two years ago, brought to the author many and urgent applications for a similar one addressed to the churches. The present publication ensued, and it has already received from many of our contemporaries deserved praise. If we have been more tardy, it has not been because we formed a less favour able judgment of it than they, but from the pressure of circumstances. The titles of its chapters will show its adaptation for usefulness. They are,-The Designs to be accomplished by the Church, as regards the present world Remarks on the epistles to the seven churches in Asia, tending to illustrate the nature of Earnestness in Religion-Nature of Earnestness, viewed with reference to individual action, and primarily as regards personal religionEarnestness in the way of individual exertion and direct action for the salvation of soulsChristian Earnestness in family religion-The activity of churches in their collective capacity, or the diligence of Christians considered as church members-The causes that repress this Earnestness of Religion - Inducements to Earnestness-Examples of Earnestness-The means to be used to obtain a higher degree of earnest piety in the churches-Conclusion: the Millennial state of the Church.

The Sanctuary: its Lessons and its Worship. By MUNGO PONTON, F.R.S.E. Edinburgh: Oliphant and Sons. London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co. 12mo., pp. 280.

The object of this work, which consists of metrical paraphrases of scripture language, as

given in the common version of the bible, the preface informs us "is to gather together and arrange in a determinate order, those materials scattered throughout the sacred volume which appear adapted to arouse devotional feeling, or to give expression to that sentiment." Abiathar, Nathan, and Gad, had they understood the English language, would probably have been much pleased with the publication; but we think that the apostle Paul would not have recommended it as a whole for either public or private use. The author appears to have no notion of the difference between the former and the present dispensations; and though he is acquainted with the facts of New Testament history and recognizes them, the spirit and phraseology pervading his volume seem to us to be those of a pious Jew. He has talents for usefulness in the Christian church, and a heart we doubt not, to employ them in the Redeemer's service; but will he permit us to recommend to him the study of the epistles to the Galatians and the Hebrews?

Vintage Gleanings: Selections from Sermons delivered by the Rev. JAMES HARRINGTON EVANS, Minister of John Street Chapel, London: Shaw. 32mo., cloth.

Single sentences, for the most part, taken down by an admiring hearer, and published for the edification of others. One of them might have served with propriety as a motto for the collection: -"Ah! we little know what blessing there is in being helped with a little help."

Past Fulfilment of Prophecy; a Guide to the Future. Bath: Binns and Goodwin, Lons don Nisbet and Co. 18mo., pp. 68.

The fulfilment of predictions respecting the future in accordance with the literal meaning of the terms in which they are couched-a principle which would prevent the recognition of our Lord as the King who was to sit upon the throne of his father David-is the leading principle advocated in this treatise; which teaches that the literal Babylon is to be restored to its pristine eminence, that its presumptuous king, whose description none can fail to identify with what is said in scripture of "the antichrist, after enriching himself and his capital with the plunder of other nations is to attempt to establish himself on Mount Zion, and that the final overthrow of Babylon-the literal Babylon-shall be fully accomplished, literally and locally, and at no distant date." Rome, we are told, is "never mentioned in prophetic scripture at all."

Statement of Principles on the Spirituality o the New Testament Church, given in to the Free Presbytery of Aberdeen, by desire of said Presbytery, on 25th April, 1848, with relative Documents. Second Edition, with Preface and Appendix. By ALEXANDER ANDERSON, late Minister of the Free Church, Old Aberdeen. Edinburgh: John Johnston. 8vo., pp. 61.

A full account of the first edition of this able pamphlet was given in our number for

The Life of John Kaspar Lavater, Minister of St. Peter's Church, Zurich. London: R.T.S. Price 6d.

Jonah: his Life, Character, and Mission, viewed in Connexion with the Prophet's own Times, and Future Manifestations of God's Mind and Will in Prophecy. By the Rev. PATRICK FAIRBAIRN, Salton, author of "Typology of Scripture." Edinburgh and London: Johnstone. 16mo., pp. 237. Commentaries on single books of scripture are always acceptable to us when they are furnished by men skilled in biblical interpretation. This honourable distinction had been earned by Mr. Fairbairn before the appearance of this volume, and his reputation will not be lessened by its contents. He has sought to vindicate the title of the son of Amittai to "a distinguished place among those who have done and suffered much for the cause of God-men of noble hearts and devoted lives-in whose very failings we discern the lofty and self-denying spirit that animated their bosom." In doing this he has furnished his hearers with much solid instruction, elucidating not only the book on which he principally descants, but also many other portions of the inspired word. It is not in the spirit of a verbal critic merely that he has grappled with the difficulties of the book, but in that of a large-hearted theologian. His elucidations of Jonah's sorrow when Nineveh was reprieved-not anger, but according to the Septuagint, grief-are both original and judicious. Some very valuable remarks are appended on the fulfilment of prophecy respecting ancient nations.

A Biblical and Theological Dictionary, designed as an Illustrative Commentary on the Sacred Scriptures. With Numerous Wood Engravings. Fourth Edition, greatly enlarged. By SAMUEL GREEN. London : Small octavo, cloth lettered. Price 38. 6d.

We cordially recommended this volume at its first appearance, and are happy to attest that Bince that time it has received numerous and substantial improvements. The author states that the present edition has been carefully revised, that many of its articles have been rewritten, and that others have been greatly enlarged. The only thing of which we are disposed to complain is that our good brother has endeavoured to be neutral on denominational topics, which baptists purchasing the work with his name upon it have no reason to expect. It is a fact, too, that in our judgment he has gone beyond neutrality in some of his efforts to

One of the most interesting volumes of that useful monthly series, successive numbers of which we have embraced many opportunities to commend. Lavater's life was eminently a life of dependence on Christ and communion with him, and as he is, in a great degree, his own biographer, the narrative illustrates and encourages experimental godliness. He died at sixty years of age in consequence of a wound received from a ruthless French grenadier when Zurich was seized by the "heroes" of that nation in 1799.

The Crusades. London: R.T.S. Price 6d.

Another volume of the same series, and one that will not damage its increasing reputation. Beginning with the rise and progress of Mohammedanism, and describing the religious spirit of the times among professed Christians, it narrates clearly and carefully the scenes which were occasioned by zeal without knowledge, during the three hundred years in which the European armies vainly endeavoured to get permanent possession of Jerusalem.

Directions for Daily Communion with God; and a Discourse on Meekness and Quietness of Spirit. By MATTHEW HENRY. London: R.T.S. 24mo., pp. 360. Price 1s. 4d.

This is the first volume we have seen of

what it appears from a prospectus is a new series, entitled, "Divines of the Eighteentli Century." A life of the excellent author, extending to seventy-two pages, is prefixed.

The Jamaica Missionary, a Life of William Knibb, written for Young Children. By G. E. SARGENT, author of "The Bedfordshire Tinker." "The White Slave," &c., &c. London. 18mo., pp. 103. Price 1s.

All our children should be made acquainted with as much of the life of William Knibb as this little book contains, and the manner in which the story is told will induce them to go through it if they read a page. It is not for children alone, however, that it is adapted; it should be circulated freely among those classes of the community who do not read larger works.

The Finest of the Wheat: being Extracts chiefly from the Writings of the Older Divines. Adapted to the Experience, and Designed for the Quickening and Consolation of True Christians. Edinburgh: W. P. Kennedy. 16mo., pp. 343.

Above a hundred short pieces on subjects of universal concern, judiciously selected from the works of Owen, Charnock, Howe, Gurnall, Booth, Sheppard, and others.

Divine Songs, in Easy Language, for the Use of Children. By ISAAC WATTS, D.D. London: Houlston and Stoneman.

A remarkably neat and cheap edition of these well known hymns, including both the Divine and Moral Songs, which in some cases have been separated.

The Christian Treasury: containing Contributions from Ministers and Members of various Evangelical Denominations. Published in Weekly Numbers. price 1d., and Monthly Parts, price 5d. Edinburgh and London.

Having received this periodical regularly for some time, we have great pleasure in certifying that it is well conducted and adapted for general usefulness. Its contents are distributed under different heads, consisting of short practical pieces, narratives, anecdotes, &c.-poetry -and miscellaneous articles. Many things will be found in it very suitable to be read at social prayer meetings.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Approved.

[It should be understood that insertion in this list is not a mere announcement: it expresses approbation of the works enumerated,-not of course extending to every particular, but an approbation of their general character and tendency.]

- A Manual of the Baptist Denomination for the year 1849. By the Committee of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland. To which is added, an Appendix containing an Account of the Thirtyseventh Annual Session of that body, &c., &c. London: Houlston and Stoneman.

The Annual Report of the Baptist Missionary Society for the year ending March the 31st, 1849, being a Continuation of the Periodical Accounts relative to the Society. London; Haddon. Svo., pp. 71.

The Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Baptist Society for promoting the Gospel in Ireland, held at Finsbury Chapel, on Tuesday, the 24th of April, 1849, Richard Harris, Esq., M.P., in the Chair. With a list of Contributions. London: Haddon. 8vo., pp. 52.

The Annual Report of the Committee of the Baptist Home Missionary Society, for the Encouragement and Support of preaching the Gospel in the villages and towns of Great Britain, for the year ending April, 1849. With a list of Subscribers and Benefactors. Instituted in the year 1797. London: Haddon. 8vo., pp. 36.

The Fiftieth Annual Report of the Religious Tract Society, for circulating Religious Publications in the British Dominions and Foreign Countries. Instituted in 1799. London: 1849. 8vo. Price 28. to Nonsubscribers.

Plain Truth on Important Subjects. 1. Sin and Pardon. 2. The Scripture Doctrine of Repentance. 3. Death-bed Repentance. With a narrative of the last days of the Life of Lord 4. The Dead

V. The

The Eclectic Review for June, 1849. Contents: I. Archdeacon Hare and the English Review. II. Kemble's Saxons in England. III. Tickets of Leave for Convicts in England. IV. Memoirs and Correspondence of Lord Castlereagh. Emigrant Family. VI. Memoirs of William Collins, R.A. VII. Criminal Law Reform. VIII. Consti tutional Fallacies Unreformed Abuses. IX. Ross's Adventures on the Columbia. X. Colonization and Colonial Reform. XI. The Rev. James Shore and the Bishop of Exeter. London: Ward and Co.

The Herald of Peace for June, 1849. London: Ward and Co.

AMERICA.

An article in the Christian Review for March last contains a compendium of information respecting the foreign missions of our brethren in the United States, of which it will gratify many of our readers that we should avail ourselves.

INADEQUACY OF MISSIONARY FUNDS.

This brings us to the consideration of another subject, of deeper and more painful interest, that came before the board, viz., the expediency of reinforcing, or abandoning altogether the Teloogoo mission. This mission was commenced by brother Day in 1836. In consequence of the early and continued sickness of the brother who was sent several years later to his aid, he has laboured in it single-handed, with the exception of a few native assistants, till 1846, when ill health compelled him also to return to this country. Having recovered his health, and being desirous to return, it became necessary to settle the question, whether he should resume his labours among the Teloogoos or be transferred to some other field. This question, however, arose not for want of a wide and effectual door opened before him, not for want of a promising field of labour, not that the claims of the perishing millions were not pressing and urgent, not because there is no encouragement to labour, but simply because the state of the funds is such as to compel retrenchment somewhere. Hence the question arose,

The Teloogoo country extends 700 or 800 miles along the western coast of the Bay of Bengal, and

about 200 miles inland. The population who use the Teloogoo language is 10,000,000. The Nellare district (the seat of the Teloogoo mission) contains 2,000,000 of people. They are considered one of the noblest races of Hindostan. One-half of the male population can read. The climate is healthful. The protection of life, liberty, and property, is entire. There is no hindrance to missionary labour, except from caste. Missionaries are not received into private houses, but may preach without molestation in the streets to audiences of from twenty-five to one hundred easily collected. Religious instruction may also be given in schools without offence. Missionaries could have any number of pupils under their immediate instruction or general superintendence. Add to this that the language has been acquired, the field explored, the bibie translated, the truth widely spread abroad by preaching and by the distribution of the scriptures and of tracts; that there are three faithful native assistants, a Christian church, and five flourishing schools ready to welcome the missionary back to his chosen field of labour, and each of these items becomes a weighty argument against abandoning so promising a field. It was voted in the meeting of the Union to instruct the committee to continue and reinforce the mission,

whether one field should be abandoned, and all the resources of the board be applied to carry on the other missions more efficiently, or all should be continued and all be sustained but feebly. And this we may remark is the question constantly forced upon the Executive Committee. Instead of being left free to survey the whole field, to see where there are openings in divine Providence for them to enter in, and reap, and gather fruit unto life eternal, they are constantly forced to inquire where the field may be narrowed down, or from what parts their forces may be withdrawn with the least loss, as an alternative to leaving all the stations to suffer from the inadequacy of labourers and of support. Surely something is wrong somewhere. Either there is want of economy in the expenditures of the board, or the demand made upon the churches is unreasonable, or there is guilt on their part in not responding to the call more liberally. To ascertain where the fault lies was another subject that occupied the attention of the board. The executive committee made a full and minute exposé of all their home and foreign expenditures, and committees of the board were appointed to examine and report upon them. They reported, that in neither could they find any unnecessary expenditure-in neither could they discover any place where retrenchment could be made without injury and peril to the enterprize.

But in the paper submitted by the home corresponding secretary, the seat of the difficulty, we think, was discovered.

We have read that document with deep interest, and we wish it might be read, and pondered by all our church members. Not for the purpose of finding out the average there given of what is actually paid, and to make that the measure of their future donations. We fear many will do this, and men who ought to pay their five or ten dollars will satisfy their consciences with paying the But we hope average of sixty-seven cents. the design of this document will not be thus perverted.

There are facts brought to light in it that ought to arouse us all to action. They show to how small an extent the resources of the denomination have as yet been developed in the cause of missions.

*The whole home expenditure, including the salaries of secretaries, treasurer, agents, the travelling expenses of retired missionaries, publications, rent, postage interest, &c., was 12,806 dollars and 92 cents. In the foreign department the esti mated expense is 93,000 dollars.