ferred to the cause already stated, (viz. aberration of inind,) and that again to an excess of hypochondriacal affection, induced in the first instance, as I have repeatedly heard a deceased friend of his and mine observe, by his having, in very early life, improperly checked an erysipelatous complaint of the face, which rendered him ever after liable to depression of spirits. Under the influence of one of these attacks, attended with evident meutal obliquity, he was impressed with an idea originating in a supposed voice from heaven, that the author of his life had recalled the loan. This was rapidly followed by another to this effect, that as he had failed to restore it, in the intervening moment, the punishment of his disobedience, would be everlasting destruction."

The ties which connect our coporeal and intellectual part, are too delicate and subtle to come under the touch of human investigation. God attempers our natures as it pleases him, and we know that it is the order of his providence, that minds the most richly gifted, are liable, perhaps more frequently than others, to depression and derangement. Whether it be that the intellect, in this case, acts with a vigour unduly proportioned to the strength of the body, or like a tree overloaded with fruit, breaks down with its own abundance, we know not. But this we know that the obligations of moral agency do not attach to a mind which, through any unavoidable cause, is rendered incapable of its appropriate exertion: nor are the ravings and melancholy of God's children, in such a situation, to be identified with the spirit and character of Christianity. Cow per's horizon, as we learn with a painful interest from his history, became more and more clouded till the sun which revolved, but seldom shone in it, completed its setting. To his tender and agitated spirit, all was uncertainty and darkness, at the closing scene. But this

which proceeded from his pen, are to be ascribed to the influence of evangelical religion, on so bright and cultivated an intellect. In him, saving his partial insanity, we are presented with an instance of the genuine impression of Christianity on those master-spirits, very few of which an age produces. And should we after all, be obliged to acknowledge, that through the intervention of a physical frame pre-disposed for such an effect-religion in its vigorous actings might have thrust aside from its balance, a mind in which it resided-that the brightness of truth dimmed the organ that met its rays, who shall regret this temporary calamity, in comparison with that deplorable issue of things, which would have been the inevitable consequence of the absence of religion! Who that thinks considerately would not infinitely prefer Cowper's despair on earth, to the impenitent sinner's despair in hell! The border land of the unknown world he approached with unaileviated and even increasing gloom; bat how must his pure, though broken and hopeless spirit have exulted and triumphed, when Death levelled the barrier that had shut him out from his God! From that bodily frame, in which as the poet believed, he could scarcely be happy in heaven, could it attend him thither, he is mercifully set free. The light of the divine countenance is no longer shut out by the opaqueness of such an habitation. And in the day, when the bodies of the saints shall be rais ed and re-modelled, his spirit will join with alacrity, an associate once oc

casioning distress-thenceforth augmenting his joy. Such are our hopes concerning the subject of these remarks. Now to the eye of faith, be it remembered, the most

painful pilgrimage on earth with such an issue, is infinitely more inviting thau the hypocrite's hope and the mere philosopher's composure; both of which are annihilated in the grave.

The following works are preparing for publication:-A volume of Familiar Sermons, by the Rev. Mr. Rand, Editor of the Christian Mirror, of Portland;-American Entomology, or Description of the Insects of North America, by Thomas Say, Esq, Professor of Nat. Hist. in the University of Pennsylvania;-A System of Pyrotcheny, by the late Professor Cutbush of the Military Academy at West Point;-A Journal of the Cruises of Johu Paul Jones, by Lieutenant Hall, of the Navy.

The friends of Sacred Literature will

be gratified to learn that Prof. Hodge of the Princeton Theological Seminary is about to commence a quarterly periodical work, to be entitled "A Collection of Dissertations, principally in Biblical Lib

erature.

This work will contain selections from the best British writers, translations from the most distinguished critics on the continent of Europe, and some original essays, together with literary and biographical notices, all having reference to the main object of the publication, which is, to excite a spirit for Biblical Studies.

Sacred Literature, taken in its widest

extent, embraces an account of the MSS. versions and editions both of the Old and New Testaments, an examination of the character and worth of the textus receptus, of both testaments, a developement of the principles on which a more correct text is to be formed, and an application of these principles to their special object; also the great principles of hermeneutics or the science of interpretation, the auxiliary information necessary for a good interpreter, such as Hebrew and Jewish antiquities, Sacred Geography and Chronology, Ancient History, Oriental Manners and Customs, an exact knowledge of the Original Languages of the Bible, the languages and literature of the kindred Shemitish nations, etc. etc. and the application of this knowledge to the interpretation of particular passages or of whole books, That enough may be selected from this wide and important branch of theological science, to make up an interesting and useful magazine, we have no hesitation in believing.

It will be obvious to every one, that the various subjects embraced in the proposed publication receive, in most parts of our country, but comparatively a small share of attention. Those few, however, who have made them their study, will be the last to deny the utility of such a work as the one proposed, and it is hoped that they will have enough of the esprit du corps to grant the enterprising editor a liberal patronage in his laudable undertaking.

The editor promises to secure his work from sectarian bias. For ourselves this

engagement was unnecessary, for we

cannot conceive how those who are envolume and to fix the principles of scripdeavouring to throw light on the sacred tural interpretation on the immoveable basis of common sense and a sound philosject to act the partizan, or to favour the ophy, can descend from their elevated oblocal and temporary interests of any religious sect or denomination.

come

The students of Yale College had beso numerous, that the building which had been occupied as a chapel for about seventy years, was insufficient for their accommodation. The necessity for a more spacious house of worship was such, that, in Sept. 1823, the corporation of the College thought proper to direct the erection of the edifice now nearly completed. This house was dedicated as ber. A numerous and very respectable a place of worship, on the 17th of Novemaudience assembled on the occasion, and could not fail to interest and edify those, the solemnities of the day were such as who witnessed them.

seventy-two by fifty-six feet, exclusive of The building is three stories high, and the tower, which is seventeen by about fifteen feet. The exterior is of the Ionic order. Four columns stand in front, supporting a terrace, on the right and left of the tower. On the exterior margins of the terrace is a balustrade

with urns over each column. The tower

is capped with an octagon story, on which stands a spire. Within, the house is handcolums, over which stand Ionic columns some. The gallery is supported by Doric

sustaining the floor of the third story. This story is finished in a plain manner, with apartments suitable for studies and lodging rooms, The whole presents a very handsome appearance, and does much credit to the reputable builder, who drafted it, and the several mechanical gentlemen who were employed in the work. It is understood that the liberality of individuals, in various parts of the state, and of one or two out of it, has reimbursed to the College treasury something more than one fourth part of the cost of the building. We hope, that those, who have exercised their liberality towards this institution, in this instance, will not grow weary in well doing; and that others will imitate their laudable example. We do not wish to see Yale College rich; but we do wish to see it furnished with all the buildings which its convenience demands; with a complete philosophical apparatus, on a liberal scale, and with a library, which shall contain all the valuable books in the world. We are quite wil ling that the officers should depend for their salaries upon the students whom their character, talents, and faithful instruction may invite.

We congratulate the public upon this acquisition to the College. But with our congratulation, we must unite the expression of our regret, that the want of means prevent the immediate erection of other buildings for the accommodation of nearly a hundred students, who are obliged to provide themselves rooms in the houses of the people of the town.

According to the Catalogue, the num ber of students at the College is, --Seniors 70-Juniors 110-Sophomores 93--Freshmen 76;-Students in Theology 18-in Law 14-in Medicine 81. Total 462.

The Secretary of State has communicated to the Legislature of Vermont, a return of the deaf and dumb persons in that State, agreeably to a late resolution; from which it appears that, in 47 towns, there are 79 persons of that description, 44 males, 35 females-11 over 30 years of age, 22 between 20 and 30; 37 between 10 and 20; 8 under ten, and one whose age was not returned.

Methodists. According to the statements for 1824, there are 5 Bishops, and 1272 travelling Preachers; 138 Preachers have been admitted on trial this year; 153 remain on trial, and 138 admitted into full connexion, 48 located this year. Elders elected and ordained this year, 97, supernumerary preachers 43, superannu ated 67, expelled 3, withdrawn none, died 19. Members in Society 328,523. In crease in the year 15,983 Increase in 5 years, 84,580.

It is mentinned as a remarkable circumstance that the small county of Westmoreland, situated on the Potomac about seventy miles below Washington, and containing only about two hundred voters, has produced three Presidents of the United States; three Secretaries of State; three foreign ministers; three Judges of the Supreme Court. three Covernors, and three Revolutionary Generals. It is the birth place of General Washington, Mr. Madison, Mr. Monroe, of Arthur Lee, the first Minister to France, of Chief Justice Marshall, and Judge Washington,and Gen. H. Lee, and of Richard Henry Lee, the great orator of the first Congress, and who but for the illnes of his wife, was to havǝ written the Declaration of Independ

ence.

A Virginia paper states that a company boring a solid rock in the bed of Elk Greek for salt water, at the distance of about 24 feet, struck a large vein of beautiful water, exceedingly cold, and a little brackish to the taste, which discharges itself at the top of a small gun inserted into the rock, and about 18 inches high. At the distance of about 118 feet, they passed through a rich vein, or bed of copper, about four feet in thickness; and at the depth of about 180 feet, they opened a strong vein of wind, which instantly found vent at the top of the well in a tremenduous roaring and spouting of water, throwing up perpendicular columns of that element, to the distance of 30 feet!! Although the diameter of the well is not more than 2 1-4 inches, it is supposed there is not less than 190 gallons of water discharged in one minute of time!! For some distance round this perpendicular shoot of water, plays an imperceptible gas or vapour, so very inflammable, as instantly to take fire whenever that element comes in contact with it. The verge of the circumference of this gas is not perceptible, therefore, those who are unacquainted with its ignitible qualities, in the act of putting fire to this curious lamp of nature, have found themselves enveloped in flames, and well singed before they had any idea of being within reach of its torch! It has been tried in vain to extinguish the flames with water.

The only effectual method is to smother it with a large cloth, which can only be applied when the spouting and flame has somewhat abated. The intervals between the times of spouting are uncertain, it has been known to spout two or three times in a week, and may be seen to spout at any time, by putting down the poles after the well has been eight or ten days unoccupied.

There are nineteen newspapers published and circulated in the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada. Six of them are published twice a week. Four are published in Quebec, and seven in Montreal. One in each of these places is published in French. Previous to 1809 there were only four papers in both provinces.

A letter describing a visit to Waterloo in July last states that "three conspicuous monuments are erected on the field. One to he memory of Col. Canning, who had served as aid to Wellington during the wars in Portugal, Spain, and France, and was killed on the spot. Another bears the names of about 40 Belgian Officers, who fell under the command of the Prince of Orange; and the third, or Prussian Monument, denotes the spot where Blucher entered the field. A noble Monument is to be erected on the place where the battle closed. It is to be 130 feet high, 700 broad at the base, and 140 at the top. Seven hundred men and three hundred horses are now employed in this work, and it will be completed next year. It has already gone up 20 or 30 feet. Some workmen employed in removing the earth while I was there, came to a grave where many had been buried in their clothes. I was surprised to notice that although the flesh had perished, the hair of several was uninjured.'"'

Moscow is gradually rising from its ruins more regular and more fine; but it has lost its ancient Asiatic physiognomy. It now resembles the other capitals of Europe. In 1805 it contained more than 1500 gardens, and in 1812 it possessed 9158 houses, of which 2567 were of stone; 6591 of wood In 1820 it had 1020 gardens, 8 or 9000 houses, 6 cathedrals, 21 convents, 267 Greek churches, and 7 belonging to other forms of worship. Before the fire, it contained in winter, 312,000 inhabitants, whereas at present it has not more than 200,000.

In England there are 19 Dukes, 16 Marquisses, 105 Earls, 21 Viscounts, and 143 Barons, making a total of 304 Peers of Great Britain. To these must be added the 16 elective Peers of Scotland, and 28 for Ireland, and 9 Peerages which are at present held by females, and it gives a total of 357; the whole number of which the House of Lords can consist, without new creations. Not a fifth of this number ordinarily attend, many very seldom, and

some never.