A Discourse on the Good and Evil Principles of Human Nature, delivered in Scituate, February 18, 1827. By Samuel Dean. Boston. 8vo. pp. 16. Pious Reflections for every Day in the Month. Translated from the French of Fenelon, Archbishop of Cambray. Providence. P. H. Burn

ton.

Two Discourses, designed to illustrate in some particulars the Original Use of the Epistles of the New Testament, compared with their Use and Application at the present day. By Rev. Orville Dewey. Boston. Printed by I. R. Butts & Co. 12mo. pp.

35.

Prize Essays of the Synod of Albany on the Institution of the Sabbath. By William Jay, Esq. and Rev. Samuel Nott, Jr.

A Scriptural View of Baptism. By Daniel Baker, Pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, Washington city. Washington.

MISCELLANEOUS.

An Address, delivered before the Inhabitants of Stratford, July 4, 1827. By Edward Rutledge, Rector of Christ's Church. New-Haven. A. H Maltby.

The Pestalozzian Primer, or First Step in Teaching Children the Art of Reading and Thinking. By John M. Keagy, M. D. 12mo. pp. 126. Harrisburg, 1827.

A System of Astronomy, on the Principles of Copernicus. By John Vose, A. M. Concord. J. B. Moore.

Nature Improved ; or, a New Method of Teaching Languages, exemplified by its Application to Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. By Samuel Jack son, M. D. of Northumberland, Penn. Philadelphia. R. H. Small. 12mo.

Choice Pleasures of Youth, recommended in a Series of Letters from a Father to his Son. Philadelphia. Thomas S. Ash.

An Elementary Treatise on Astronomy, adapted to the present improved state of the science; being the Fourth Part of a Course of Natural Philosophy, compiled for the Use of the Students of the University at Cambridge, Ne v England. By John Farrar, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. Boston. Hilliard, Gray, & Co. 8vo. pp. 420.

Lectures on Various Topics of Mor. als, Manners, Conduct, and Intellectual Improvement. By James M. Garnett. Richmond. Thomas W. White.

An Epitome of Grecian Antiquities for the Use of Schools. By Charles D. Cleaveland. Boston. Hilliard, Gray, & Co. 12mo. pp. 177.

An Enquiry into the Rule of Law, which creates a right to an Incorporeal Heriditament, by an Adverse Enjoyment of Twenty Years. By Joseph K. Angell. Boston. Hilliard, Gray, & Co.

A Lenient System for Adjusting Demands and Collecting Debts without Imprisonment. By Benjamin Dearborn. Boston. J. H. Eastburn. 8vo. pp. 64.

An Introductory Lecture upon Criminal Jurisprudence, delivered in Rutger's College, March 5, 1827. By J. D. Wheeler, Esq. Counsellor at Law, New-York.

A Treatise on General and Special Anatomy. By W. E. Horner. Philadelphia. Carey & Lea. 2 vols. 8vo.

A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Physic. By George Gregory, M. D. With Notes and Additions, adapted to the Practice of the United States, by Nathaniel Patten, M. D. and S. Colhoun, M. D. Philadelphia. 2 vols. 8vo.

American Journal of Foreign Medicine. Conducted by an Association of Physicians. No. I. Vol. I. Boston. Bowles & Dearborn. 8vo. pp. 48.

Essays devoted principally to the Discussion of the great Metaphysical Question of, how we acquire a Knowl edge of External Objects. New-York. G. & C. Carvill.

Elements of Intellectual Philosophy, designed as a Text Book. By Thomas Č. Upham. Portland. William Hyde. 8vo. pp. 504.

Account of the Visit of General Lafayette to the United States, from his arrival in August, 1824, to his Embarkation on board of the Brandywine Frigate, return to France, Reception, and Retirement to La Grange.

The House Servant's Directory, or a Monitor for the Use of Private Families. By Robert Roberts. Boston. Munroe & Francis.

The Inquirer for Truth. No. I. Vol. I. Canton, Ohio. 8vo. pp. 16.

American Herpetology, or Genera of North American Reptilia. With a.

Synopsis of the Species. By Richard Harlan, M. D. Philadelphia.

'Whatsoev

A Plea for the West. er ye would that men should do for you, do even so for them.' Boston. Samuel H. Parker. 8vo. pp. 15.

The Western Quarterly Review. No. I. Cincinnati.

A Practical System of Rhetoric, or the Principles and Rules of Style, inferred from Examples of Writing. By Samuel P. Newman. Portland. William Hyde. 12mo. pp. 215,

Paley's Moral Philosophy, abridged, and adapted to the Constitution, Laws, and Usages of the United States. By B. Judd, A. M. New York. Collins & Hannay.

An Introduction to Systematic and Physiological Botany. By Thomas Nuttall, A. M. F. L. S. &c. Cambridge. Hilliard & Brown. 12mo. pp. 332.

A Poet's Leisure Hours. No. I. Waterford, N. Y. 12mo. pp. 70.

The Graves of the Indians, with other Poems. Boston. Hilliard, Gray, & Co. 18mo. pp. 72.

Our Chronicle of '26, a Satirical Poem. Boston. Wells & Lilly.

AMERICAN EDITIONS OF FOREIGN

WORKS.

Prince Alexander of Hohenlohe's Prayer Book, or the Christian praying in the Spirit of the Catholic Church. Translated from the German. First American Edition.

Discourses on Various Subjects, by Robert South, D. D. selected from the complete English Edition. With a Sketch of his Life and Character. Boston. Bowles & Dearborn. 8vo. pp.

479.

The Pulpit Assistant, containing Three Hundred Outlines or Skeletons of Sermons, chiefly selected, from various Authors. With an Essay on the Composition of a Sermon. New York. J. & J. Harper. 3 vols. 18mo.

Historical View of the Literature of the South of Europe. By J. C. L. Simonde de Sismondi. Translated from the Original, with Notes, by Thomas Roscoe, Esq. New York. J. & J. Harper. 2 vols. 8vo.

The Golden Violet; with other Poems. By L. E. L. Philadelphia. Carey & Lea. 12mo.

Father Clement; a Tale for Children. By the Author of 'Anna Ross.'

RELIGIOUS.

Religious Reformation in Ireland.In a former number, we gave some account of a spirit that was beginning to work in the minds of this religiously enslaved people. The dissemination of Scriptural instruction, the distribution of the Scriptures and religious tracts, and the employment of itinerant readers of the Scriptures in the English and Irish languages, are the causes which, under the divine blessing, have mainly contributed to the important change of religious sentiment which is resulting in the conversion of considerable numbers from popery to protestantism, and in many, it is hoped, in the more important conversion from sin unto God.

A Society has been recently formed in London for the purpose of furthering this good work, entitled "The British Society for promoting the diffusion of

the Religious principles of the Reformation."

Its object, more specifically, is to enable clergymen and gentlemen engaged in promoting the reformation in Ireland, to avail themselves of the means afforded by existing institutions to such an extent as may be necessary to meet the local demand for the books and instruction which they dispense―to defray the expense of publications, and generally to assist individuals and associations in the diffusion of authentic information suited to the wants of their respective parishes and districts-and to adopt such modes of instruction as are best adapted to the condition of the lower oders of Roman Catholics in other parts of the empire.

Anniversaries in London.-The Lon don Missionary Register, for May, contains the accounts of the anniversary

More Missionaries to the heathen.On the 21st of March last, Rev. F. G. Kayser and wife embarked, as Missionaries of the London Missionary Society, for the Cape of Good Hope; on the 26th, Rev. H. Nott and his companions for the Society Islands; on the 4th of April, Rev. J. J. Freeman and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Canham, for Madagascar; on the 10th, Rev. J. C. Thompson and wife, and Mr. W. B. Addis, for Quilon; Rev. W. Miller and wife, for Nagracoil, India; on the 11th, Rev. W. Reeve and family, and Rev. S. Dyer and wife, for Singapoore; Rev. R. Jennings and wife, for Chittoor; Rev. H Crisp and wife, for Cuddapah, and Miss Newell for Madras. In reference to these numerous departures the Directors say,

Perhaps at no period of the society's history, since the sailing of the ship Duff, have the Directors ever sent out so many laborers together: within a month, thirty-one persons, including families, have launched forth upon the deep, destined to far-distant shores. These numerous embarkations, while they have produced a very extensive outlay, evince the disposition of the Directors not to slacken their hands in the important cause which the society has embarked; but to go forward, relying on the co-operation of its nu

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merous friends, and above all, on the effectual blessing of Him who has said, The silver and the gold are mine, and whose also is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory. behalf of this numerous band, we entreat the prayers of the members and friends of the society; that they may all arrive in safety, and be made lasting blessings to them who are now ready to perish.

On the 28th of May, the Committe> of the Church Missionary Society dismissed the following Missionaries to their respective stations, viz. Rev. Thomas Davey and wife, on their return to the W. Africa Mission, Rev. C. L. Korck, M. D. for the Mediterranean, Rev. J. Latham and wife, for North India, Rev P. P. Shaffter, for South India, and Miss Anna Maria Bailey, for New Zealand.-Lond. Miss. Reg.

Missions to Africa.-A letter from Basle, (Switzerland,) dated March 3d, says, Our Society will begin this spring, a mission to Western Africa, with six brethren, at two different places. One of these will be on the Gold Coast, in the colony of the king of Denmark: His Majesty readily gave permission for that purpose, and that even without any limitation, except the sole condition, that the missionaries

sent thither should understand the System of Mutual Instruction. The other station will be in the American Colony of Liberia, at Cape Mesurado, below Sierra Leone: our Committee received letters from thence, so very inviting and encouraging, to undertake a mission there, that they resolved to send thither three brethren-Messrs. Handt, Jessing, and Hegete; who will spend some months, if possible, in England, with Mr. Cunningham, in order to perfect their knowledge of the English language; and will depart next autumn for Liberia, to preach the salvation of Christ to those negroes who earnestly pray for teachers.-1b.

A Christian church among the Arabs, Turks, and Persians.-The last Lutheran Intelligencer has the following paragraph, from the Monthly Magazine, published at Sleswig.

On the shores of the river Tigris, there exists a Christian church, the members of which call themselves Chaldeans, and trace their origin to the time of the apostles. It is supposed that they number 500,000 souls, all of whom are trained to arms, and whether at home or abroad, engaged in temporal matters or worshipping in church, they are never without arms, being constantly exposed to attacks from the Turks. Their patriarch is the first civil officer of the republic. The metropolis is called Iolemark, and is situated in the mountains, bounded by the river Zabat, which empties into the Tigris. During the winter season, about 12,000 persons reside in the city; but in the spring the number is much diminished, by the removal of many to the adjacent villages, for the purpose of cultivating the fields. The city is enclosed by a strong rampart, well mounted with cannon. But little is known of these people. The papists attempted to make an impression upon them some years ago, but failed, and that because of the Bible of which they had many manuscript copies. Since it has been discovered that these Bible Christians have no printing establishments among them, and no books, the British and Foreign Bible Society is making arrangements to provide them with printed copies of the Bible.

Mission Schools in Madagascar. The Missionaries in Madagascar have presented a written language to the

people among whom they labour. They are, at present, zealously exerting themselves to introduce the knowledge of letters among its numerous population, chiefly with a view to their being rendered capable of reading the Scriptures, which have been translated into Madagasse, and will shortly be printed for their use. For this purpose they have established, in the centre of the island, with the sanction and under the patronage of the King, Radama, nearly thirty schools. The first was established at Tananarivou, in 1820; to this were afterwards added two other schools, which, with the former, were, in 1824, united into one, under the denomination of the Royal College (or central school.) The schools situated in the country are chiefly under the charge of teachers, selected from among the more intelligent native youths, who had previously been distinguished by their proficiency in the Royal College. A thirst for knowledge has been excited in a considerable portion of the rising generation. A public examination of the schools is annually held at Tananarivou, on which occasions the king usually presides, and enters with great interest into all ination is chiefly in English, and Madthe details of the meeting. The examagasse translations, writing, and arithmetic. The Missionaries state that

the progress the children have made in the knowledge of the Christian religion, is truly gratifying. A society in aid of the schools has been established at Tananarivou by the Missionaries, with the sanction of the king,

and several donations have been received from individuals resident in Tananarivou and at the Mauritius. A public library has been lately commenced at Tananarivou. The School Society of true religion, of improved civilizaand the library will lay the foundation tion, of science, and of literature, in one of the largest islands of the world,

containing a population of about four millions, and subject to a ruler, who appears desirous of promoting the civil improvement of his people. Ch. Obs.

MISCELLANEOUS.

The City of London has 400 places of worship; 200 for Episcopalians, 66 for Independants, 36 for Wesleyan Methodists, 32 for Baptists, 30 for Calvinistic Methodists, 16 for Presbyterians

(Scotch and Unitarian,) 14 for Roman Catholics, 6 for Quakers. The last census makes the number of inhabitants 1,274,800 souls. It is calculated that not more than 300,000 attend any place of worship, leaving 974,800, who neglect public worship altogether. To increase this criminal contempt for the Sabbath, there are supposed to be circulated on that sacred day, 45,000 copies of newspapers, two or 300,000 readers of which are probably in the city. The labour in this single article of publishing, must employ large numbers in the breach of the fourth commandment. A large aggregate of vice and crime is the consequence; and from the report of Mr. Wontner, the superintendent of Newgate, for 1826, it appears that 2931 persons were committed to prison for breach of laws in 12 months. Males under 21, 1227; over 21, 1096. Females under 21, 442; over 21, 166. What an alarming view is this of a city, supposed to be in "the very meridian of Christian illumination, and in the centre and heart of British civilization, liberty and prosperity! May not London be called a mine of heathenism, and profligacy?"

A war has broke out between the Mexican Government and the Camanche tribe of Indians; and the Mexicans are taking measures to prevent their communication with the Indians of the U. States, by posting bodies of troops along the Sabine river.

Disturbances in Spain.-From the details given in foreign papers it ap pears that this country is in a state of constant religious as well as political excitement. A private letter dated Madrid, May 24th, says, the ArchBishop Toledo has just published in his diocese an order for the repressing of all books, except prayer books. Every work in a foreign language, every translation from foreign languages and the French and English Journals, in a body, are forbidden by his Eminence. He also forbids all persons, under pain of excommunication, to enter the Reading Rooms which have lately been es tablished, and also the reading of the works of M. Lorente, of those of Sampere on the Revenues of the Church of Spain, and the translation of the Psalms of David, which were published last year, and dedicated to the king.

Rev. Mr. Eddy, of Canandaigua.

June 7.-Rev. JAMES MCEWEN, as Colleague Pastor of the Congregational church in Bridgeport, Vt. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Bates, of Middlebury College.

June 8.-Rev. HENRY DAVIS, at Bridgewater, Oneida Co. N. Y. as an Evangelist. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Bennett.

June 20.-Rev. WILLIAM J. WIL cox, over the Presbyterian church at Cold-Spring, Cattaraugus County, N. Y. Sermon by the Rev. Miles P. Squier of Geneva.

June 21.-Rev. JOEL PAKER, over the third Presbyterian church in Rochester, N. Y.

June 21.-Rev. CHARLES WHITEHEAD, over the Presbyterian church

June 27.-Rev. NATHANIEL Gage, over the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Dunstable, Ñ. H. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Gannett of Boston.

June 28.-Rev. WAKEMAN G. JOHNSON, over the Baptist church in Pittsford, Vt. Sermon by Elder S. C. Dellaway.

July 3.-Rev. BENJAMIN N. HARRIS, over the Baptist church in Leicester, Mass. Sermon by the Rev. Jonathan Going, of Worcester.

July 11.-Rev. BARNES SEARS, over the Baptist church in Hartford. Sermon by the Rev. Daniel Sharp, of Boston.

July 18.-Rev. GEORGE C. BECKWITH, over the First Congregational Society, in Lowell, Mass. Sermon by Dr. Porter, of Andover.