laid over among the unfinished business. The Managers now state with satisfaction that the Legislature, at its late session, took up the subject, and have granted a charter to the Society, by which its existence is recognized in law, and security afforded to the public that such donations and bequests as the charitably disposed shall devote to the dispersion of the Scriptures among the poor, will be applied to their proper object.

The great advantage which would accrue from the possession of a set of stereotype plates for the Bible, has long engaged the attention of the Managers. Two pages of stereotype, together with specimens of their printing, were sent for their inspection, from the Society in London; and through the same channel they have ascertained that the expense of a set of stereotype plates for the Bible, on such a type as would suit the views of the Society, will be from 657 to 705 pounds sterling. When they considered that the possession of a set of such plates would enable them to multiply copies of the Bible at the lowest expense, and thus render their funds more extensively useful; and still more when they reflected that it would put it in their power to give greater effect to the operations of other Bible Societies, which are springing up daily in every part of the country, the Managers did not hesitate to order the plates to be procured and forwarded from London as soon as possible. The expense is indeed great, when compared with the fund at their disposal; but they were willing to believe, that the obvious and high importance of the measure could not fail to draw from the public liberality a sum sufficient to counterbalance the heavy draught.

A few years since the most distinct feature of the Christian world, was a zeal for missions, which has not yet abated; at present a zeal for translating, printing, and diffusing the Holy Scriptures grows prominent. These two happily harmonize; and it is to be hoped, that, by the blessing of God upon both, they will spread the knowledge of the Redeemer and his salvation over the earth, and introduce that happy state of things, when knowledge, righteousness, and peace, shall pervade the world, and meliorate eminently the condition and the prospects of the human family.

In addition to the Bible Societies noticed in the preceding address, there was one formed January 17th, 1810, in Massachusetts, called the Merrimack Bible Society, and two lately formed in South Carolina, one at Beaufort, and the other at Charleston. Vol. III.-No. VII.

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INSTALLATION.

ON Wednesday, the 30th of May last, the Rev. LYMAN BEECHER was installed as pastor of the first church and congregation, in the first ecclesiastical society of Litchfield. The first prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Williams, of Harwinton, and the consecrating prayer by the Rev. Mr. Backus, of Bethlem-the sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Dwight, from Gal. i. 8.

"But though we or an Angel from Heaven, preach any other Gospel unto you than that we have preached unto you, let him be accursed."

The charge was given by the Rev. Mr. Champion, and the right hand of fellowship by the Rev. Mr. Porter, of Washington.The concluding prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Fowler, of Milton.

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ORDINATIONS.

May 25th, Mr. JOHN CLARK was ordained to the work of the Gospel ministry, and installed pastor of the second Associate Reformed Congregation in New-York, by the Presbytery of New-York, (Associate Reformed.) The Rev. George Stewart preached the ordination sermon. The Rev. Mr. J. M. Mathews presided, and offered up the ordination prayer. The Rev. J. M'Jimpsey delivered the charges to the pastor and the congregation.

ON Wednesday, the 6th of June, Mr. WILLIAM C. SCHENCK was ordained to the work of the Gospel ministry, by the Presbytery of New-Brunswick, and installed pastor of the congregation in Princeton. The Rev. Dr. Smith, preached the ordination sermon. The Rev. Mr. J. F. Armstrong presided, and made the ordination prayer. The Rev. Dr. J. Clark delivered the charges to the pastor and the congregation.

ON Thursday, the 19th April Mr. GEORGE STEWART was ordained to the office of the holy ministry, and

settled as pastor of the Associate Reformed congregation of Union Church, near the village of Bloomingburgh, in the county of Orange, and state of New-York.

The ordination sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Mason, from Heb. xiii. 17.

"Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they watch for your souls as they that must give account; that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you."

And on the Sabbath following, Mr. S. preached his in'troductory sermon from 1 Cor. ii. 2. "I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified."

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
New Editions.

The Works of the Rev. John Newton, late Rector of the United Parishes of St. Mary Woolnoth and St. Mary Woolchurch Haw, London. From the last London edition, published by direction of his executors. In 6 vols. 8vo. Vol. 2d now published. Price Two Dollars. On the publication of the Sd vol. the price will be advanced. Williams & Whiting, New-York.

Dr. Mason's Speech, relative to the resignation of his Pastoral charge in the City of New-York; with all the Documents that have appeared on the subject. 8vo. sewed, price 37 1-2 cents. Williams & Whiting, New-York.

Owen on the Spirit; abridged by Burder, $1 12 1-2. W. W. Woodward, Philadelphia.

Williams' Christian Preacher, $1 12 1-2 cts. W. W. Woodward, Philadelphia.

Fuller's Defence of Gospel Acceptation, $1. W. W. Woodward, Philadelphia.

Dr. Scott's Theological Works, 5 vols. 8vo. $12. W. W. Woodward, Philadelphia

Two Dissertations. First. The

Nature and Constitution of the Law, which was given to Adam in Paradise; designed to show what was the effect of his disobedience. Second. The scene of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane; designed to show the Nature of the Cup, which he prayed might pass from him. By David Sanford, A. M. Pastor of a Church in Medway, Massachusetts, Farrand, Mallory & Co. Boston.

A Dictionary of Practical Surgery. Containing a Complete Exhibition of the Principles and Practice of Surgery, collected from the best and most original sources of information, and illustrated by Critical Remarks. By Samuel Cooper, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, and author of the First Lines of the Practice of Surgery. With Notes and Additions, by John Syng Dor sey, Adjunct Professor of Surgery in the University of Pennsylvania, &c. in 2 vols. 8vo. B. & T. Kite, Philadelphia.

A Voyage round the World, in the years 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803, and 1804. In which the Author visited the principal Islands in the Pacific Ocean, and the English settlements of Port Jackson and Norfolk Island.

By John Turnbull. B. & T. Kite,
Philadelphia.

The Child's Monitor; or, Parental Instruction. By John Hornsey. The first American edition, revised and improved. B. & T. Kite, Philadelphía.

The Edinburgh Review, or, Critical Journal, No. 31, for February, March, and April, 1810. Ezra Sargeant, New-York.

The Quarterly Review, No. 3, for August, 1809. Ezra Sargeant, New

York.

The British Essayists, with Notes, Biographical and Critical, by Alexander Chalmers, Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Ezra Sargeant, New-York. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain. Walter Austin & Co. New-Haven. Vincent's Explanation of the Assembly's Catechism. Walter Austin & Co. New-Haven.

An Account of the Empire of Morocco, and the District of Suez; to which is added an Account of Timbuctoo, the great Emporium of Central Africa By James Grey Jackson, Esq. Illustrated with Maps. F. Nichols, Philadelphia.

We feel ourselves bound to inform the Public, that this is a mutila ted edition of the above work. The Publisher has left out a whole chapter, on the subject of Religion, together with some information about the Language of the Country. [Ed. Ch. Mag.

Works Proposed, and in Press. B. B. Hopkins, & Co. and William McCorkle, Philadelphia, propose to publish by subscription, a new and splendid work, entitled, The Collateral Bible; or, a Key to the Holy Scriptures. In which all the corresponding Texts are brought togegether into one view; and arranged in a familiar and easy manner. By William M'Corkle.

Williams & Whiting have in the press, and will soon publish, a very neat edition of the Olney Hyms, by Newton and Cowper.

Also, a handsome edition of the Dutch Church Psalms and Hymns, on large type and fine paper.

W. & W. have just printed an interesting and instructive work, enentitled, The Principles of the Christian Religion, in verse; for the use of Children, by P. Doddridge, D.D. John xxii. 15.

"Jesus said unto Peter, lovest thou me?-Feed my lambs."

D. Hogan, of Philadelphia, and Williams & Whiting, New-York, propose to publish, Archives of Useful Knowledge, a periodical work, devoted to Commerce, Manufactures, Rural and Domestic Economy, Agriculture, and the Useful Arts. By James Mease, M. D. N. B. For particulars of this work, see Prospectus on the covers of this Magezine.

C. & A. Conrad & Co. Philadelphia, propose to publish the History of the Expedition of Captains Lewis and Clarke, through the continent of North America, performed during the years 1804, 1805, and 1806, by order of the government of the United States.

A translation into French, of the Elements of Botany, by Dr. Benjamin S. Barton, Professor of Natural History in the University of Pennsylvania, is now preparing in Russia, by command of the Empress dowager. We record with much satisfaction, this honour offered to one of the first scientific characters of our

country, whose work, we think, has a decided advantage over all the elementary treatises on that interesting subject.

Frederic Hall, A. M. Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Middlebury College, is preparing for the press, a new work entitled, Modern Paris; or, A Journey from London to Paris, through Holland; and a Survey of the Arts, Sciences, and Literature of the French Metropolis in 1807, and 1808, with Remarks on the Education, Habits, and Religion of the French people.

Wyatt & Delaplaine, of Philadelphia, propose to republish, a complete History of the Primitive Fa thers, by Wm. Cave.

Few Biblical critics have acquired higher reputation than Michaelis. His Introduction to the New Testament is an elaborate performance, extremely useful to the theological student. It is, however, with all its excellences, replete with unwarranted censures upon different parts of the sacred text. The following Dissertation is a seasonable corrective to the objections which he has offered to the authenticity of the Apocalypse, or book of Revelation. "WE consider it," say the editors of the Christian Observer," (vol. i. p. 726,) and we heartily concur in opinion with them, "WE consider it as important, not only because it rescues from undeserved condemnation a very valuable part of the sacred volume, but more especially because its influence will extend to the whole body of canonical Scripture, and will serve as a check to the temerity of the German professor in other instances. Whatever deference the reader may be disposed to pay to the authority of so profound a scholar, on the very subject of his profession, he will suspect that the evidence upon which other books (of Scripture) are rejected or questioned, has as little foundation as that which has produced the rejection of the Apocalypse."-p. 723.

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A Dissertation, in which the evidence for the Authenticity and Divine Inspiration of the Apocalypse is stated, and vindicated from the Objections of the Late Professor J. D. Michaelis; by JOHN CHAPPEL WOODHOUSE, M. A.

CHAP. I.

OF THE METHOD PURSUED IN THIS INQUIRY.

IN the following pages I propose to review the evidence

which has been adduced, for the authenticity and divine inVol. III.-No. VIII.

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