more satisfactory. The Pachas are not able to furnish their contingent levies of men complete, so much do the desertions of great bodies of men increase. The Pacha of Salonica,who made sure of being able to collect 30,000 soldiers, has with great difficulty raised 5,000. The same difficulty exists in every other quarter.

Hussein Pacha, the actual commander of the grand army which defends Shumla, is by nature an inexorable disciplinarian, bordering on a sanguinary character, and at the same time the destroyer of the Janisaries. He is, therefore, extremely unpopular, as is also his master with the offended mussulmans. To the danger resulting from this, Hussein Pacha is fully sensible, and he has therefore offered to resign, but his master will not allow it, although he is an object of extreme jealousy.

The Smyrna accounts exhibit his unpopularity, by telling us, that officers refuse obedience to his orders, and soldiers are said to mutiny and desert by companies of two or three hundred at a time; and thus Shulma, the grand key of the Turkish Empire, which has ever resisted the attacks of Russia, seems now to invite the ambitious enemy by the rebellious seeds which at this important juncture of affairs spread themselves in the Musselman armies.

The letter alluded to in the Times of the 19th adds-These germs are spreading far beyond the camp of Hussein Pacha; the ramifications extend as far as the pachalik of Erzeroum, where exile has collected the relicks of the Janissaries massacred by the

councils of Hussein.

This and the like news is with great industry kept secret, as may be supposed, from the people of Constantinople.

The apathy whch this state of things creates is augmented by the fatalist sectarians of the barbarous Mahomedans. One party believing that the Ottoman Empire is imperishable; the other that its days are numbered.

Thus every thing seems to combine against the Turks, and in favor of Russia; and if in favor of Russia, is it or is it not against Europe?

Greece. The war languishes on both

sides. Ibrahim Pacha has petitioned the Sultan for leave to evacuate the country. It is also stated that on the 6th of July a conference took place at Modon between the commanders of the British, French, and Russian squadrons, and Ibrahim Pacha, when the latter stated that he was prepared to depart with all his forces, and only waited for transports to convey them home. The Admirals informed him that they had orders to prevent him from carrying off any Greeks as slaves, to which the Pacha consented in the fullest manner. After some other arrangements, and an engagement for the surrender of the Greek captives, the conference broke up, without deciding on the mode in which the Turks should leave the fortresses in the Morea.

Greece may now be considered free from the power of the Turks, whatever may be her political fate hereafter.

France. The French government is fitting out a force of 20,000 for the Morea. The object of the expedition is not made public. Of course newspaper politicians perplex themselves and their readers with much speculation on the subject. The Treaty of London respecting Greece appears as yet, likely to be observed with good faith by all parties.

England. The principal topic in the home affairs of this country, is the frequent changes which are taking place in the Ministry. The resignation of the Duke of Clarence is now a subject of much rmark in the papers.

The Archbishop of Canterbury died at Lambeth Palace on the 21st of July. The Bishop of London succeeds him, and was to be enthroned by proxy in the Cathederal Church, on the 25th of August.

Much complaint is made of the damage of crops in consequence of the wet season. The rain which has been unprecedented through the spring and summer months in the United States, appears to have been equally copious in Great Britain, and in other parts of Europe.

Portugal. The ursurpation of Don

Miguel appears to succeed to a degree which neither the predictions nor hopes of the friends of liberty anticipated. The three Estates of the Kingdom, the Nobility, the Clergy, and the Deputies, having assembled in obedience to his decree, declared him king. Acclamations and Te Deums followed. The constitutionalists have been compelled to give way to the royalists. Having tetired upon Oporto, the royalists were sent thither by Don Miguel in a body of 10,000 with 30 pieces of cannon, They entered the place without resistance. All the foreign ambassadors have left the kingdom, as have many of the foreign residents. Patriots also have fled the country, and their estates are threatened with confiscation. All accounts from that country excite regret, indignation and pity.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Creed of the Christ-ians. The following professes to be an abstract of the religious faith of the Christians. It is collected, by the Editor of the Spirit of the Pilgrims, from the Gospel Luminary," a semi-monthly, "published under the patronage of the General Christ-ian Conference."

1. The Christ-ians as a body, believe that true ministers of Christ are inwardly moved' by the Holy Spirit to preach the gospel." This inward moving of the Holy Spirit is explained to mean a sensible call, which the individual receiving it cannot misunderstand.

2. The Christ-ians suppose that females are called in this way, as well as males; and the names of several females are given, who are "laborers," at present, within the bounds of " the New-York Eastern Christ-ian Conference."

3. They believe that teachers, called in the manner above described, "can teach infallibly," in the same sense that the apostles could. The apostles could err, and so can teachers now, when not under the special guidance of the Spirit; but it appears from this account, that regularly called Christ-ian ministers are as infallible as the apostles.

4. The Christ-ians believe, that reg

ularly called ministers in their connexion, have the power of working miracles; and indeed, that miracles are often wrought by their means. On this head we give the following quotation [from the Gospel Luminary No. viii.] "Since the revival commenced, in the beginning of this century, there have been, under the preaching of the gospel, many miraculous displays of supernatural power, on congregations and individuals. We have seen hundreds struck down, and lay under the great power of God unable to move hand or foot, and to all human appearance breathless, for several hours; and then rise, praising God, and speaking with a wisdom and power of which they were no more capable the day before, than the most illiterate man is capable of delivering a well ordered discourse on astronomy.

"The jerks is a great miracle. I have seen persons jerked by an invisible power, with such velocity, that if it had been done by an external force, it would have killed them in a minute; and still they received no injury.

"Besides all this, there have been in the bounds of my acquaintance, many miraculous cures performed, in answer to prayer. I have been acquainted with several of the people who were healed; and some of these cures I have seen myself. I as firmly believe that the elder David Haggard had the gift of healing, as that the apostle had. He has fallen asleep; but there are many alive who saw him perform cures; and what I saw myself puts the matter beyond doubt with me."

5. The Christ-ians further believe, that Thomas Muncer, or Munzer, the companion of Stubner and Stork, who pretended to act under "a divine impulse," to be favored with "visions and revelations," and to "work miracles;" but who, failing by these means to accomplish his purpose, undertook to effect it by the sword, and fell before the Elector of Saxony, in 1525-they believe that this same Thomas Munzer was the greatest and wirest of all the reformers. "Munzer," say they, "was the man, who placed the doctrine of the reformation on its true ground, and proper basis."

Tribute to Mr. Ashmun. In a communication from the Rev. Lott Carey, successor pro tem. in the Colonial Agency to Mr. Ashmun, he thus speaks of his departure from the Colony.

The Colonial Agent J. Ashmun Esq. went on board the brig Doris, March 26th, 1828, escorted by three companies of the military, and when taking leave he delivered a short address, which was truly affecting; never, I suppose, were greater tokens of respect shown by any community on taking leave of their head. Nearly the whole (at least two-thirds) of the inhabitants of Monrovia, men, women and children were out on this occasion, and nearly all parted from him in tears, and in my opinion, the hope of his return in a few months, alone enabled them to give him up. He is indeed dear to this people, and it will be a joyful day when we are permitted again to see him.

Successor to Mr. Ashmun. The National Intelligencer states that Dr. Richard Randall, a member of the Board of the American Colonization Society, has been appointed Colonial Agent, in the place of Mr. Ashmun, deceased, and that he accepts the appointment, with the intention of proceeding forthwith to Liberia to assume the administration of its Government.

African Emigrants. The African Repository for August, contains the following notice.

The Board of Managers of the American Colonization Society, propose to send a vessel, with a select company of emigrants to Liberia, in the course of the ensuing autumn; (provided their expectations in regard to funds shall not to be disappointed,) and free persons of color disposed to emigrate, are hereby invited to send their names, with testimonials of a fair character and industrious habits. The Colony is now believed to be established on sure foundations, and the advantages which it offers to every intelligent and enterprising man of color constitute motives too numerous to be easily resisted.

Each settler soon after his arrival, receives a small plantation, (to which

some addition is made, in case he has a wife and children) and to this tract, if cleared and cultivated within two years, he obtains a title in fee simple. This plantation admits of enlargement, at a very small expense. The frugal and industrious are assisted for some months after their arrival if their necessities require it.

Considering then, the many inducements for emigration; the large number of applicants; the reduced price for a passage; and the limited resources of the Society; the Board of Manigers deem it reasonable to expect, that, in all cases where it is possible, those who wish to remove will defray in whole or in part, the cost of their transportation, (the whole amount not to exceed $25 for an‍ adult, and half price for each child under 12) and to such as will do this, other things being equal, the Managers feel bound to say, the preference will be given.

Inscription over the Grave of Gridley. The Missionary Herald for August contains some further particulars of the death of this ardent missionary as given by his faithful attendant and teacher, Abraham. The latter speaks of the pains he had taken to dissuade Mr. G. from the attempt to ascend the mountain which occasianed his death.

"Being constrained at last, however, to yield to Mr. Gridley, They went out,' says the narrative, the 13th of September, in very good weather; and after two hours and a half, they arrived on horseback at the foot of the mountain, attended by five others who were armed. Here Mr. Gridley, having dressed in European clothes, taking a spy-glass began to ascend with great quickness.' As might have been expected, he soon outstripped his companions, and continued ascending for some hours, until he reached an elevation, which, as he judged, was within 300 or 400 feet of the highest summit. Towards this he was prevented from advancing farther by perpendicular precipices. The whole height of the mountain from the plain below, he con jectured, might be 13,000 feet. He described the rocks to Abrahem as be

ing of a reddish granite, with here and there a different species of yellow and reddish stone, and some singular specimens of black.

He remained for a quarter of an hour, but was unable to discern the objects, whieh he had particularly in view, viz. the Euxine and Mediterranean seas. The passage from Strabo, which gave rise to this expectation, will interest some readers. Speaking of Casarea under its former name of Mazaca, he says, it was likewise called "Eusebia towards Argens. For it is situated under Argeus, a mountain exceedingly high, and whose sumruit is covered with perpetual snows. From this, those who ascend, and they are few, say, that in clear weather they can see both seas, the Pontic and Issicon."

Mr. Gridley descended rapidly from these snowy heights, and was overpowered with fatigue on reaching his companions. On their return, they were exposed to a violent storm of hail, and afterwards of rain. On reaching home, Mr. Gridley complained of excessive fatigue, but declined a warm bath, which was proposed by Abraham. The next morning he had the head ache, but applied himself to study the whole day. This was the case for several days successively, the head ache returning every day with increasing violence. In the latter stages of the disease, it appears to have been a malignant fever.

An inscription in English, and Greek

and Turkish, (of which a copy in English is subjoined,) is engraved on a slab of marble, probably obtained from the ruins of Mazaca, a mile or two distant from Cæsarea. This is inserted horizontally in a block of a softer species of stone, which covers the grave. The Greek and the Turkishs inseriptions are in the poetical form, the stanzas of 15 syllables, or which the last rhyme with each other.

THE INSCRIPTION.

Rev. Elnathan Gridley, American Missionary from the United States, born in Farmington of Connecticut, 31 years and 55 days old, 27 September, 1827.

Translation of the Greek.

MADE BV ABRAHAM.

Here lies Elnathan Gridley full of every virtue,

Physician, divine Herald, and wise, A shining star of the New World, very learned;

which, with a great speed, Arose in the West and set in the East.

Translation of the Turkish.

BY THE SAME.

Perfect, wise, well instructed Physician, and meek Herald of the Gospel, Travelling the world, here I finished the great journey. In this tomb they confined me, the stranger called Gridley; Farewell, then, hereafter, all frivolous

cares.

Aug 27-The Rev. JOHN H MERRICK was ordained Pastor of the Congregational Church in Hardwick. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Bartlett, of Marblehead.

Aug. 27-The Rev. ORNAN EASTMAN was ordained as an Evangelist, at Boston. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Jenks.

Sept. 2-The Rev. DANIEL JONES was installed Pastor of the Church in Monroe, Conn. Sermon by the Rev. William Mitchell of Newtown.

Sept. 4-The Rev. EBENEZER NEL

SON was installed Pastor of the Baptist Church in West Cambridge. Sermon by the Rev. H. Jackson of Charleston.

Sept. 12-The Rev. HENRY K. GREEN, late of the Seminary at Andover, was ordained at Salem, Mass. to the work of the Ministry. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Wayland.

Sept. 17-The Rev. BENNETT TYLER, D. D., late President of Dartmouth College, was installed Pastor of the Second Church in Portland, Me. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Beecher.

ON THE ADAPTATION OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER TO THE EXIGENCIES OF THE AGE.

I ASSUME as the basis of these remarks the following proposition: In every age and country, Christian character ought to possess just that form, and just that degree of energy, which shall correspond with the circumstances of the country and the age. That is to say, those particular traits of Christian character which are more particularly demanded by the exigencies of the times ought always to be more particularly developed.

What I mean may be briefly illustrated. The period of the promulgation of the gospel, was a period of contempt and persecution. The exigencies of that period called for Christians of another stamp from those who are ordinarily found in times of quietness, for men of great simplicity of character and great fortitude of spirit-men of one idea, and that the cross of Christ, one passion, and that the love of their Redeemer -men who would not shrink from being treated as the refuse of the creation, and who would be willing not only to be bound, but also to die for the name of Jesus. And such men were found. They were found not only when Stephen was stoned, and VOL. II.-No. XI.

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when James was slain with the sword, and when John was an exile in Patmos "for the testimony of Jesus Christ," and when Paul "five times received of the Jews forty stripes save one;" but also when Ignatius was devoured in the circus, and when Polycarp died amid "the glories of the burning stake," and when thousands of martyrs gave such testimony to the truth, as won the admiration even of their persecutors. At that period such Christians were demanded by the exigencies of the times, and such men were found; their spirit was the characteristic spirit of the church; and thus the church lived on and flourished amid the tempest and the fire.

The period of the reformation was a period of excitement and convulsion; the foundations of society were shaken; the universal mind of Europe received a new impulse, and began to move in new directions. The circumstances of Christendom at that period called for great boldness and energy of character in Christians. The period demanded that Christians should be men of such character as to direct and control the universal agitation,--men who could sway the tide of public sentiment,-men whose voices would be heard with respect in the assem