which, to the cornice, the façades are laid off in compartments, which are elaborately ornamented with stone sculpture work over a diamond lattice ground, illustrated with hieroglyphic figures of various kinds; the whole interspersed with chaste and unique borders, executed with the greatest possible skill and precision. The stones are cut in parallelopipeds of about twelve inches in length, and six in breadth; the interstices filled up of the same material of which the terraces are composed. The height of these buildings generally is twenty, and rarely above twenty-five, feet. They are limited to one story, long and narrow, without windows.

The rooms are confined to a double range, receiving no other light but what passes through the doorway. The ceilings are built in the form of an acuteangled arch, by layers of flat stones, the edges being bevelled and carried up to the apex, upon which rests a stone that serves as a key. The interior of some of the most important of these rooms is finished with a beautiful white composition, laid on with the greatest skill. Fresco painting in these rooms is also observable, and the colours still in good preservation, sky-blue and light green being the most prominent. Figures of Indian characters can be discerned, but not with sufficient distinctness for the subject to be traced. The floors are covered with a hard composition, which shows marks of wear. The doors are nearly a square, of about seven feet, somewhat resembling the Egyptian, the sides of which are formed of large blocks of hewn stone. In some instances the lintels are of the same material, with hieroglyphics and lines carved upon the outer surfaces. Stone rings, and holes at the sides of the doorways, indicate that doors once swung upon them.Weekly Literary Journal.

A STORM IN A NEW SHIP.-Being now perfectly ready for the dark-looking gentleman to windward coming fast down after us, the breeze died away, until the ship had scarcely steerage-way on her. After a little the air felt cooler, the wind freshened up, and blew from the northward; another hand was added to assist in steering. On the gale came with a roaring sound; the ship kept right before it. We were now steering under a close-reefed main-topsail, and the ship fairly hissing through it; the wind forced the swell fairly down, the clouds cleared away, and nothing could be seen but one bed of foam. There was a description of the sea then given, in a very

few words, which I have not since forgotten:"This is the old wash-tub, with the suds all on the top." Such are sailors, that amidst the war of elements which surrounds them, and often threatens them with instantly being engulfed, they will have their joke out. Now no one could hear the other speak, such was the force of the storm. You could feel the ship almost lifted along. The scene was grand; no pen could describe it : the power of the great Creator's breath was on the water, and man was nothing. The surface of the water was blown up into mist, like spray which rose from the foam, as it were, like dust, to the height of several feet, and was forced along before and around us. On, on we went, like something carried along by an invisible power, over which man has no control. The wild but beautiful scene appeared unearthly: there was something enchanting in watching the swift and silent passage of the vessel through this, as it were, hissing snow. To the nonnautical reader I may here remark, that the running of a ship before the wind creates both a different motion and noise in the ship than one hove to, or running with the wind abeam. The violence of the storm was now so great, that any sound or noise we could make on board was inaudible, from the roaring of the wind and foaming of the sea around us. The ship seemed to have life, and bounded away from every threatening wave. This being the first time we had an opportunity to run before the wind, or try our new ship's qualities in scudding,-in fact, we had no alternative, for the storm was too strong to attempt to round the ship to; we should have gone down in an instant ;there were relieving-tackles rove, lest the wheel-ropes should part; and as we had nothing but a clear sea before us, every one watched closely the ship's action on her new and first trial in this way. The old seamen looked excited and pleased; the younger ones at last felt so much delighted with the ship, that they danced and waved their clear arm, (for one held on,) and appeared like madmen.—Dr. Coulter's Adventures in the Pacific.

SHOOTING AN ALLIGATOR.-Starting early, we had just passed all the shoals in the neighbourhood of CuriosityPeak, and entered a narrow part of the river, when the leadsman in the bows of the boat reported, "A large alligator coming down the stream, Sir." Elated by the expectation of sport, we instantly grounded the boat on the right bank to keep her steady, and waited anxiously for the monster's approach. It will

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readily be believed, that every eye was fixed upon him as he slowly advanced, scarcely disturbing the glassy surface of the water, and quite unconscious of the fate that impended over him. At length he came abreast, and about eighty yards off, only the flat crown of his head, and the partly-serrated ridge along his back, appearing in sight. It was a moment of deep excitement for us all; and every one held his breath in suspense as I pointed my gun at the brute's head. felt confident of hitting my mark; but judging from the little effect I had produced on former occasions, scarcely dreamt of the execution my ball actually did. It happened that to-day I was in excellent practice, and had just hit a large wild dog, a long shot, making him jump high off the ground; but this beast is as tenacious of life as a cat, and instead of falling dead, he limped off, and escaped. But to resume: I fired, and never heard a ball strike with more satisfaction in my life. It laid the alligator, sprawling, feet uppermost. There was no time to be lost in getting him on shore; two or three strokes with the oars brought us alongside of the monster, as he floated on the surface of the stream. The business was to attach a line to one of his legs; and, as we knew that he was not dead, but only stunned, this was rather a nervous operation. I noticed, indeed, a hesitation among the men as to who should venture; and, fearing lest our prize should escape, I seized the line, and made it fast to one of his fore-legs, when we proceeded to the shore, dragging him alongside. Before reaching it, however, our friend gave signs of reviving animation; and as we could not foresee to what extent he might regain his activity, we dropped him astern, clear of the boat, fearing lest in floundering about he might stave in her broad

side. In doing so, morcover, and by way of a sedative, I fired a charge of large shot at his head, the muzzle of the gun not being a yard from it; and yet the only effect produced was a slight stupor of the intellectual faculties, evinced by a momentary state of quiescence. On reaching the shore, the men jumped out to haul the alligator up on the dry land, and began to pull away vigorously. It was a comic scene to witness. They expected to have some difficulty in performing their task; but suddenly they found the rope slacken, and looking round, beheld the alligator walking up after them of his own accord, faster than was pleasant. In their haste, endeavouring to keep the rope taut, one fellow tripped up; and it was for a moment a question whether he would not be snapped in two: the feeling of alarm, however, soon gave way to a sense of the ludicrous, at beholding the manner in which he gathered himself up into a ball, and rolled out of the alligator's way. I thought it now high time to take decisive measures; and with another shot altered the intentions of the monster, who endeavoured to back towards the water. Perhaps, if he had been farther away from it, I might have been tempted to try Waterton's experiment. It was not before he had received six balls in the head, that he consented to be killed. During the operation, he exhibited something of his savoir faire, by opening his mouth, that looked like a gigantic mantrap, and suddenly shutting it with a loud snap, which made us shudder, and forcibly recalled to mind the escape I had had a few days before, from having my body embraced by such a pair of jaws. From Discoveries in Australia, and Account of the Coast, &c., surveyed by the Beagle in 1837 to 1843, by Com mander Stokes.

JULY 1st, 1847.-At St. Michael's, Derby, in the full triumph of faith, Miss Sarah Ann Evans, aged twenty-six. She had been nine years a member of the Methodist society, and during the same period was connected with the Sabbath-school. Her pious parents endeavoured carefully to train her up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; and her subsequent conduct convinced them that their labour had not been in vain. "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." E. T.

Oct. 11th.-At Blaenavon, in the Abergavenny Circuit, aged seventy, Mr. Edward Kear. About forty years ago, under the preaching of a Wesleyan Minister, he was deeply convinced of his state as a simmer, he became a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist community, and in a short time was made a partaker of God's pardoning mercy through faith in Christ. Five years after his conversion to God, he was appointed a ClassLeader, which office he sustained with credit, and was made useful. As a Local Preacher, neither the length of the journeys, nor the in

clemency of the weather, prevented him from faithfully fulfilling his appointments. The affliction which terminated his earthly career was painful; and for some months previous to his dissolution, he was obliged to remain in a sitting posture. His sufferings were severe; nevertheless, not a murmur escaped him; and he said, "I have no wish to live or die; I use the means for relief, and even for recovery, because I think it right; but I leave it all to God." A few hours previous to his departure, one said, "You are an old soldier: can you say, 'I have fought a good fight?'" He replied, "Yes; and I can say more: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day."" Shortly after, he became insensible; and his happy spirit peacefully entered the haven of eternal bliss. M. B.

Dec. 29th.-At Aylesbury, Mr. Luke de Fraine, aged sixty-three. He united himself with the society when Methodism in this town was in its infancy. The whole society at that time included but eight persons, and their only place of worship was a cottage. Having sought the Lord with much sorrow of heart and many prayers for a considerable time, he was induced to attend the annual love-feast at Eaton-Bray, where his burden was removed, and his soul made happy in God. In the year 1809, he began to labour in his Lord's vineyard, as a Local Preacher; and about the same time was appointed the Leader of a class. Mr. de Fraine was a man of good understanding, and well acquainted with the principles of spiritual Christianity. His sermons were clear, cogent, and practical; and in prayer he was comprehensive, discriminating, earnest, and devout. He preached in Aylesbury chapel, and before the end of the week was seized with influenza. The symptoms were so alarming, that it soon became evident that his sickness was unto death. The last few days of his life his sufferings were exceedingly severe; but the grace of God was sufficient, and he was preserved from all murmuring and impatience. A day or two before his death, Satan was permitted to make a violent assault upon his faith; but God gave him the victory. His last expressions were, "All is well. Praise the Lord!" T. R. F.

Dec. 29th.-At Allendale-Town, of consumption, aged nineteen, Miss E. Stephenson, only daughter and child of Mr. T. Stephenson. She was early awakened to a sense of her danger, and by exercising a saving trust in Christ, obtained a knowledge of salvation when about fifteen years of age; but being of a meek, unobtrusive, and retiring disposition, nothing remarkable was observed in her until her last illness. Then, however, she became a blessed and bright example of the power of divine grace. Though an only child, and having pleasing prospects, and leaving behind her a widowed father, yet she was unmoved, and apparently unaffected, by all these considerations. Every worldly object and tie appeared to be given up, without a sigh or tear, "to go," as she expressed it, "to go to glory," to go home," "to go to Jesus." At the same time, her unconverted friends and relatives were faithfully and affectionately warned, and a deep concern was

Dec. 29th.-At Sandbach, in the Congleton Circuit, Mr. John Edwards, aged seventy-four, having been a member of the Wesleyan society forty years. He was a man of great simplicity of character and deep Christian experience, and his unbending integrity commanded universal respect. He was a warm friend and supporter of the various institutions of Methodism; and in the cause of Sabbath-school instruction, especially, he long and diligently laboured. His last illness, a cancer, was lingering and painful in the extreme. He was, however, graciously supported, was enabled to possess his soul in great patience, and maintained unshaken the vigour of his faith in Christ. "The religion," said he, "which I have enjoyed these forty years, sustains me now. I have no doubts." J. R.

Dec. 30th.-At Bromham, in the Melksham Circuit, Mrs. Anne Akerman, aged eighty-two. She had been a member of the Wesleyan society for more than forty years, lived in the enjoyment of God's favour, and adorned her profession by a consistent life. She liberally supported the institutions of the church to which she belonged. Her affliction was severe and protracted; but her soul was happy, her prospect of heaven clear, and her end was peace. J. E.

Dec. 31st.-At Newark, Notts., aged eighty, Elizabeth, the relict of Mr. John Cliffe, formerly of Flintham, in the Bingham Circuit. Mrs. Cliffe was convinced of sin under the ministry of the Rev. William Dodwell, of Welby, in Lincolnshire, the well-known clerical friend of Methodism, and especially of Methodist Missions. Mrs. Cliffe did not confer with flesh and blood," but immediately united with the Methodist society; and, like Lydia, without experiencing much of the terrors of the law, she enjoyed justifying faith and peace with God, which, for fifty years, constituted the source of all the principles and actions which adorned her character; and" in age and feebleness extreme," and the valley and shadow of death at hand, she feared "no evil." After her conversion she was the principal instrument in introducing Wesleyan Methodism into Flintham; first, into a thatched cottage, with a mud floor; and then into a chapel, erected chiefly through her means and influence. This chapel has since been enlarged, and the cause is now in a prosperous state. Until success crowned her labours in the establishment of a class, she was accustomed to walk three miles, to enjoy the privilege of class-meeting. She removed to Newark twelve years ago, before the Bingham Circuit was separated from the former town; in both places she has left an unblemished reputation, for deep piety, amiability of temper, domestic economy and industry, great kindness and liberality to the poor, and humility and simplicity of

deportment. She was indeed a mother in Israel. Her last illness was short; and she died expressing, as she was able, her firm trust in the merits of Christ, and, through him, her hope of eternal life. G. J.

Dec. 31st.-At Michaelstone-le-Pit, in the Cardiff Circuit, Mrs. Hannah Furbur, in the seventyseventh year of her age. Her conversion to God was clear and scriptural, and her subsequent life devoted to his service. She was ardently attached to the means of grace, and diligently attended them when within her reach. Her principal book was the word of God, which she read devoutly, in connexion with the Wesleyan Magazines, from which she derived great spiritual profit. Her last affliction was protracted, which was endured with great patience and Christian resignation. She peacefully departed this life in the triumph of faith, having been a member of the Wesleyan society for about twelve years.

W. W. R.

Jan. 1st, 1848.-At Drumcork, in the Aughnacloy Circuit, of fever, Mr. William Moore, in his forty-sixth year. At the age of eighteen, he became deeply convinced of sin, and the necessity of an immediate change, which he was enabled to find. Having been strongly recommended to avail himself of the help of class-meeting, he engaged at once, soon felt the value of the means, and remained steady in his attendance and attachment during life. He was a man of general information, and good judgment, conscientious in the transactions of life, amiable, and affectionate as a husband and father; remarkably kind and obliging as a neighbour, especially to the sick; and was ready always, even at inconvenience to himself, to serve his numerous circle of friends. In his last illness, though in charge of six children left without the care of an excellent mother two years ago, he expressed resignation to the divine will, and confidence in the merits of his Saviour for life everlasting in heaven. His end was peace. G. V.

Jan. 1st.-At Abersychan, in the Abergavenny Circuit, Mrs. Elizabeth Pascoe, aged forty-two, the wife of Mr. William Pascoe. She joined the Wesleyan society when about seventeen years of age, and continued a member for twenty-five years. Her Christian experience was clear. She performed the duties of life with uniform consistency and faithfulness. As a wife, she was affectionate; as a parent, she felt the deepest interest in the temporal and spiritual welfare of her children; as a friend, she was ardent and firm in her attachments; and as a Christian, she manifested the fruits of the Spirit in rich maturity. For many years she laboured under great bodily weakness, and was repeatedly the subject of severe affliction, which she bore with Christian patience and resignation. death was sudden. Having attended her domestic concerns during the day, she was taken suddenly ill, lingered a few hours, and then peacefully fell asleep in Jesus.

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Jan. 2d.-At Bridlington, Francis Caverley, Esq. He had taken his seat in the house of God only a few minutes, before he was called

to exchange worlds. He had walked from his own house to the chapel, which seemed to have considerably exhausted him. To outward appearance, he was robust and healthy: he had nevertheless for some time been afflicted with a disease of the heart, which, on the least exertion, rendered his respiration difficult. On several occasions within the two weeks before his death, he had expressed himself respecting his religious state in such a way as was gratifying to his friends; so that, though his spirit passed into eternity so suddenly that there was neither time nor ability to utter a single word, his friends have good reason to hope that he rests with God. He had for many years been a friend to, and supporter of, the interests of the Wesleyan-Methodist society; and held, at the time of his decease, the office of Missionary Treasurer of the Circuit.

A. H.

Jan. 3d.-At Dunham Woodhouses, in the Altrincham Circuit, Mrs. Ruth Forrest, aged eighty-three. She was an old disciple, having been a uniform member of the Wesleyan society about sixty years. She first joined the class at Booth-Bank, which was formed in the year 1746 or 1747, and which continues to this day, though, of course, it has changed its members more than once. Her father, Faithful Street, was then the Leader; who, after conducting it for several years, retired to his daughter's residence near Northwich, and died in the Lord in the year 1809. Mrs. Forrest referred on her death-bed, with thankfulness to God, to the good example and pious instructions of her father. She had preaching in her own house for thirty-seven years, and was always solicitous to make the congregation comfortable. She delighted in the word, and highly esteemed its Ministers. She had a "good report of all, and of the truth itself." She had her full share of trial; but, by the grace of God, was enabled from the beginning to hold on the tenor of her way; and the grace which had sustained her through life, was her comfort in her mortal affliction. She felt herself upon the Rock, and could rejoice in the prospect of being "ever with the Lord." W. E.

Jan. 3d.-At Scarborough, Mrs. Wade, aged sixty-one. She was truly converted to God in early life, and became a member of the Wesleyan society, of which she continued a bright ornament to the close of life. For many years she and her husband (who still survives to mourn her loss) lived at Wold-Newton, a village in the Scarborough Circuit. Her attachment to Methodism was strong and decided. Her piety was uniform and consistent. She adorned her profession. The last few months of her life were those of deep suffering; but in her "patience had its perfect work." Not a murmuring word escaped her lips. She was richly supported by divine grace. Unshaken confidence marked her experience. The great atonement of her blessed Saviour, she said, was the foundation on which she built. Her end was peace. J. K., 1st.

Jan. 5th.-At Shrewsbury, Mrs. Mary Parsons, aged seventy-seven. She was, at the time of her death, the oldest member in the town, having been forty-four years connected with the Wes

leyan body. She was a sincere, unassuming Christian. In her last affliction, she desired nothing but Christ, and his salvation; and sweetly fell asleep, resting all her hope of eternal life upon the atonement of the Lord Jesus.

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Jan. 5th.-At Bilsborrow Cottage, in the Garstang Circuit, Mr. Henry Holme, in the seventyninth year of his age. He was among the firstfruits of the Methodist ministry in that locality. Being deeply convinced of sin, he sought and found mercy. He was much attached to Methodism; and at his house and table the servants of the Lord ever found a most hearty welcome. For a number of years he was eminently waiting until his change came. It was no common privilege to witness, in his last conflict, his holy resignation, and to hear his many expressions of entire trust in Christ. T. B.

Jan. 5th.-At Limerick, Mr. Thomas Tracey. At a very early period in life he was influenced by the gracious Spirit of God, and, coming as a trembling, guilty sinner to the atonement, he was justified by faith, and found peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Soon after he was appointed a Class-Leader, and as such was the instrument of much good in the church of Christ. For many years he was particularly characterized by his kind attention to the young, many of whom he led to the "Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." In all the relations of life, as a citizen, an official man in the church of God, as a husband and father, a Christian and a friend, he breathed and exemplified the spirit of true religion. After a protracted scene of weakness and bodily affliction, which he bore with patience, his end was eminently peaceful. "All," said he, "is calm, and joy, and peace." Then, having taken a final farewell of his sorrowing family, he calmly fell asleep in Jesus. "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."

T. H.

Jan. 6th.-At Haslingden, aged eighty-three, Mr. John Holden. He was the oldest Wesleyan Methodist in the Circuit; having been a member for the long period of sixty-six years. His last moments were tranquil and pleasing.

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Jan. 7th.-At Homerton, in the Eighth London Circuit, Samuel Berger, Esq., in his thirtyseventh year. About the year 1832, after fully counting the cost, he gave himself to God and to his people, and became a member of the Wesleyan society. From the commencement to the close of his Christian life, he gave ample evidence that he was born of the Spirit," and that his life "was hid with Christ in God." For several years he filled the offices of Leader and Steward, with great efficiency and fidelity. His untiring labours in the cause of Christ will long be remembered by the Hackney society; who, by his decease, have lost one of their most liberal, influential, and exemplary members. In the vigour of manhood, and with extending prospects of usefulness, God, in his inscrutable providence, removed him from the church militant to the

church triumphant. "He walked with God, and was not, for God took him." W. I.

Jan. 7th.-At Swanwick, in the Ripley Circuit, Mr. John Robinson, who was born at Belper in 1791. His conversion, which took place in 1839, was manifest by its fruits. He was an amiable, affectionate man, and gathered up his feet in peace. W. G., jun.

Jan. 9th.-At Tiverton, Ann Symonds, aged thirty-four. She had been a constant and useful member of the Wesleyan church for the space of seven years, and died in great peace.

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Jan. 12th.-At Lymm,in the Warrington Circuit, aged forty-three, Ellen, the beloved wife of Mr. Peter Hardey She joined the Wesleyan society when very young, and continued united with the people of her choice to the end of her life. several months, owing to affliction, she was prevented from attending the various means of grace, which she deeply lamented. When confined to her room, her Bible and Hymn-book were her constant companions, and from these she received much spiritual consolation. She could not converse much; but from her consistent life, and from what she had expressed before of her confidence in the merits of her Redeemer, her friends entertain no doubt but that she is now enjoying the pleasures which are at God's right hand for evermore. J. B.

Jan. 12th.-At Coningsby, John Johnson. He gave his heart to God, and became a member of the Wesleyan society, in February, 1843. Since that time he has been a zealous and devoted Christian. Those who knew him most, had the strongest conviction that his piety was deep and genuine. Though poor, he was content, and his heart sometimes overflowed with gratitude to God for so bountifully supplying his wants. His affliction was both severe and protracted; but he was not heard to utter a single complaint. His death was triumphant; exclaiming as he departed,

"There is my house, my portion fair, My treasure and my heart are there, And my abiding home!"

D. G.

Jan. 15th.-At Chipping-Norton, Jane, the wife of Mr. W. Dunford, aged thirty-seven. She had been an exemplary member of our society about seven years. During a short affliction, her mind was sustained by the consolations of religion; and she died in the assured hope of being for ever with the Lord. W. B., sen.

Jan. 16th.-At Ilyde, in the Ashton-underLyne Circuit, Sarah Shore, the beloved daughter of James and Ann Shore, aged twenty-six, in the faith and hope of the Gospel. When about fourteen years of age, she joined the Methodist society, and soon afterwards attained a clear sense of the pardoning love of God, through faith in the great atonement. From that period to her death, she adorned her profession, walked with God, and exhibited the fruits of the Spirit.