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dence of charity and of a liberal spirit. Now we confess, that we do not, and never did, well understand that kind of charity and liberality, which consists in making concessions all on one side; and that the right side too, in the opinion of those who make the concessions-nor of the consistency of those who cry up a charity of which they never show an example. Let us hear from the Roman Catholick clergy and their advocates, an unequivocal expression of some favourable opinion of the Protestant faith and worship-a distinct recognition of any Protestant church as a true church of Christ-and then let them press us to return the courtesy, and to exercise the charity of which they set us the example. Till then, we are only acting defensively. We verily believe that the proselytes made to Catholicity in our country, have nearly all been gained by Protestants thinking and speaking favourable of the Romanists; and thus giving them the opportunity, (which they never cease to seek and always seize when found,) to make converts to their church. We therefore feel it to be a sacred duty, to exert whatever influence we possess, to withstand and defeat the wiles of the enemy. We would warn Protestant parents, not to let their children imbibe the notion, that Popery is about as good a system of religion as any other Some have already paid dearly for their folly in this respect. The ceremonies of the Roman Catholick religion are full of pomp and show. They impress the senses, and have in fact been contrived for this very purpose; and young people who witness them, unless carefully guarded against it, are apt first to admire, then to approve, and eventually to adopt them.

We have already cheerfully conceded that we believe there are truly pious individuals in the Roman Catholick communion. Still

it is true, that among these individuals, even the most distinguished of them, there is, and ever has been, such an admixture of superstition as is truly deplorable. Who can read without emotion, the authentick narrative of the last years of one of the most sublime geniuses that the world has seenBlaise Paschal. Amidst the unquestionable evidence of his heavenly mindedness, what a lamentable mixture was there of weak and absurd superstition, in wearing a girdle with iron points, in visiting relicks, and in mortifications, injurious not only to enjoyment but to health. Even Thomas á Kempis, in that excellent work "Of the Imitation of Christ," is not free from this fault, and that in a pretty high degree. This little manual has indeed been purged of its leaven of Catholicism, in a Latin edition by Castalio, and in the current English translation. But in the original we have a portion of some of the worst errors of Popery, mingled with the most precious doctrines of pure Christianity. The truth is, that such men as Pascal, and Fenelon, and Xavier, and Kempis, were what they were in spite of their Catholicism, and not as its genuine effects. Take the system altogether, observe its real import and practical results, and it will be found that it goes to put a monstrous mass of external rites and ceremonies, in which the essentials of true religion never did and never can consist, in place of the renovation of the heart, inward sanctity, the spiritual worship of God, uniform obedience to his laws, and the active discharge of all social and relative duties. Hence it is fitted to the spirit of the worldand to the taste of those who want a pillow for their consciences, while they continue, in the scriptural sense of the phrase, "of the world." From this cause, in connexion with the circumstance that wealth and luxury, and a relish for

show and splendour, áre making advances in our country, we have little doubt that Popery will, for a time, seduce from other denominations more than it has hitherto done.

Papists make at present but a very small part of the population of the United States; and hence probably their influence is viewed by Protestants without concern; perhaps it is by some even regarded with favour, as the cause of the weaker party. In whatever manner it is to be accounted for, certain it is, that the Catholicks manifest an extreme sensitiveness to any thing that is published against their creed and system; and yet they do all they can to give currency to every thing hostile to the religion of Protestants. We are well informed, that they have been very active in giving circulation to Cobbett's late infamous publication, relative to the Protestant reformation, and the men and measures that were concerned in that glorious event. It would also appear that they are endeavouring to get the press, as much as possible, under their influence. We speak on written testimony when we state, that the editor of a publick and widely circulating newspaper, in a neighbouring city, refused to publish, even as an advertisement to be paid for, a piece written by a Protestant clergyman, in reply to what had been published in the same paper by a Catholick, whose signature was "Sacerdos." We mention these things to show that it is time for Protestants to be awake to their situation; and not to permit their enemies to gain advantages, which unconcern and inactivity and fancied security, will certainly give them.

Since we began to write, we have looked over a book which we read carefully on its first publication, about nine years since. We shall give the whole of the title-page, because it exhibits the contents of VOL. V.-Ch. Adv.

the volume-It is "A concise view of the principal points of controversy between Protestant and Roman churches: containing, I. A letter to the Roman Catholicks of the city of Worcester, in England. II. A reply to the above address, by the late Archbishop Carroll. III. An answer to the late Archbishop Carroll's reply. IV. A short answer to the appendix to The Catholick Question, decided in New York in 1813. V. A few short remarks on Dr. O'Gallagher's reply to the above address. By the Rev. C. H. Wharton, D. D., rector of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, (N. J.) and member of the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia." We have mentioned this publication, for the purpose of earnestly recommending it to the careful perusal of such of our readers as wish to understand the nature of this controversy, as it has existed and is likely to be renewed, in the United States. The Romanists will not easily find an advocate of their cause so able, and in all views so respectable, as was Archbishop Carroll: And the Protestants need not a more able replicator than Dr. Wharton. We confess we were much surprised, to find the following unqualified assertion coming from the Archbishop, page 16 of his Reply-"So far from our teaching the impossibility of salvation out of the communion of our church, as much as we teach transubstantiation, (Letter, p. 10) no divine, worthy to be called such, teaches it at all." Compare with this the following article of the creed of Pope Pius the 4th, and which is in substance repeated in the Bull of the present Pope, in his proclamation for a Jubilee, less than three years since-"The Roman church is the mistress and mother of all churches, and out of her communion no salvation can be obtained." Here, if we can understand language, the Archbishop is directly contradicted by two popes

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-in an infallible church, which is rendered infallible for the purpose of preserving unity of faith. Had Archbishop Carroll published his reply in Spain or Portugal, we have no doubt he would have gone to the prisons, if not to the fires of the Inquisition. What he says is in effect to say, that two Popes were "no divines worthy to be called such."

The hostility of the Papacy to the free circulation of the Holy Scriptures, we consider as paramount

evidence that the rulers of that church are conscious, that their system and the sacred records do, in some material points, disagree. They are aware that, on these militating points, they have set their traditions and decretals in opposition to the inspired volume; and admitting, as they do, the divine authority of that volume, they have no other resource but to keep it out of the view of the vulgar. But magna est veritas et prævalebit.

SHORT NOTICES OF RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Our monthly numbers afford us but a very limited space for reviews, without excluding other matter which it seems indispensable that we should introduce. We have long felt this inconvenience, and have cast about for a remedy; and we can think of none so eligible as that which we have at length adopted, in imitation of what we find practised by one or two journals of reputation, which we receive from Britain. We can give a short notice and a general character of a publication, and occasionally even à short extract, within a very narrow compass.-A review is understood to denote something more extended and particular.

It is however not to be supposed, that we always estimate the merit of the works which we review, more highly than that of those which we notice, in a brief and summary manner. The very reverse will often be the fact-It is so in our present number. Neither is it to be understood, that in our list of New Publications, which we have commenced with the present volume, those which appear without any other notice than their title, are in our estimation less valuable than those on which we give our opinion. Of many publications indeed which

will stand in our list, we shall have seen nothing more than the title.

The truth is, that the Editor receives but very little assistance in the business of reviewing, and that he cannot read, even in a cursory manner, one half the publications which are sent him. His reviews of books or pamphlets, therefore, are much confined to those, the subjects of which he supposes the publick need to be distinctly apprized of, for the purpose of warning or of special recommendationeither on account of their meritor demerit. That he is also sometimes influenced by individual taste, or private friendship, and still oftener by what happens to be in hand at a leisure hour, he pretends not to deny. Yet in delivering an opinion, he never has, and he never will, give any other, in relation to friend or foe, than that which he honestly holds-it may be partially, but always sincerely.

A SERMON, preached in the Chapel of Nassau Hall, August 13, 1826. By Archibald Alexander. Published at the request of the Students of the College.

This is an admirable discourse-instructive and impressive in no ordinary degree. It was specially adapted to the circumstances of the youth to whom it was immediately addressed, and it is much to

their credit that they requested its publication. But it is fitted to be eminently useful to all young persons, especially to those of liberal pursuits, and to their careful perusal we would earnestly recommend it.

CHRISTIAN WEAPONS NOT CARNAL, BUT SPIRITUAL: a Sermon, delivered in the Second Presbyterian Church, in the city of Baltimore, Oct. 13, 1826; at the Installation of the Reverend John Breckinridge, as Colleague with the Reverend John Glendy, D. D. in the pastoral charge of the said Church. By Samuel Miller, D. D. Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Government, in the Theological Seminary at Princeton, New Jersey.)

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This is a long sermon but a very good one-sensible, instructive, convincing, seasonable, pious, and practical. preacher has seized a special occasion to deliver truths generally interesting, and highly important to all ministers of the Gospel; and he has made his familiarity with ecclesiastical history happily auxiliary, in several instances, to the striking illustration and enforcement of the truths

he inculcates.

WICKED MEN ENSNARED BY THEMSELVES. A Sermon preached December 16, 1825, in the Second Parish of West Springfield, at the Interment of Samuel Leonard, and Mrs. Harriet Leonard, his wife; the former of whom murdered the latter, and then committed suicide. With an Appendix, containing an account of the horrid transaction. By William B. Sprague, Pastor of the First Church in West Springfield. Third Edition.

THE PURPOSE OF GOD IN AFFLICTING

MINISTERS: A Sermon, preached at South Hadley, April 30, 1826, the Sabbath immediately succeeding the Death of Mrs. Abigail E. Boies, wife of the Reverend Artemas Boies. By William B. Sprague, Pastor of the 1st Church in West Spring field.

THE CLAIMS OF PAST AND FUTURE GE

NERATIONS ON CIVIL RULERS. A Sermon, preached at the Annual Election, May 25, 1825, before his Honour Marcus Morton, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor, the Honourable Council, and the Legislature of Massachu setts. By William B. Sprague, Pastor of the 1st Church in West Springfield.

A SERMON, delivered at the Ordination of the Reverend Wales Tileston, to the pas toral care of the Congregational Church in Charlemont, March 16, 1825. By William B. Sprague, Pastor of the 1st Church in West Springfield.

The four preceding occasional discourses have been delivered by Mr. Sprague within the last two years. The zeal and activity of this young minister of

the Gospel is worthy of commendation and imitation. He has talents which he does not keep in a napkin. His discourses exhibit specimens of chaste composition; and what is far better, of warm evange lical piety and solicitude for the salvation of souls, tempered by prudence, and recommended by skilful address. It appears that the publick estimation in which his calls to occasional services; and that he is held, renders unusually frequent the acceptable manner in which they are performed, originates the additional demand that his addresses be committed to the press. We sincerely rejoice to see, in the evening of our life, men like the author of these discourses coming forward into the vineyard of the Lord; and if any word of encouragement from us may cheer their toil, or animate their efforts, we should deem ourselves criminal to withhold it.

THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION IN TENNESSEE. An Address delivered to the Young Gentlemen admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, in Cumberland College, at the Anniversary Commencement, October 4th, 1826. By Philip Lindsley, D. D. President of the College.

This address is marked by the same features which give character to the other publications of the author. It is full of thought, perspicuously and forcibly expressed, and in a manner which is at once interesting, and much the speaker's own. As the title bears, this Address is not a mere valedictory to a class, but relates generally to the subject of education in the state of Tennessee, which is discussed at considerable length, and with great ability. Dr. Lindsley, it appears, is aiming to convert the Cumberland college into a university-into an institution that shall not only bear but deserve this name. For this object he is an ardent and enterprising, as well as able advocate; and we can only say that we heartily wish him complete success. We give the ly as a specimen of composition, but first paragraph of the Address, not merechiefly because it contains, in a few words, a just exhibition of the true object of an academical education.

"Young GENTLEMEN-Your academical

career is now ended; and you have just

received the usual honours and testimonials of this institution. According to the opinion which too generally prevails, you have completed your studies. This, I am persuaded, is not your own opinion. You have already made a juster estimate of your own attainments; and of the vast and variegated field for future investigation which still lies before you, and which invites your assiduous cultivation. If you have learned how to study, and

have acquired a thirst for knowledge, you will continue to study and to learn while you live. This, indeed, is the grand aim and object of all elementary education. It is to discipline the mind, to develop faculty, to mature the judgment, to refine the taste, to chasten the moral sense, to awaken and invigorate intellectual energy; and to furnish the requisite materials upon which to erect the noblest superstructure. Hitherto, you have

been laying the foundation; and serving that kind of apprenticeship which may enable you to march forward by your own diligent and persevering efforts. Do not imagine, therefore, that your work is done. You have only commenced your studies. Whatever may be your future profession, pursuit, business or destination, let books, science, literature be your constant companions."

Literary and Philosophical Intelligence, etc.

Erolites.-A letter from Odessa of the 10th September, gives an account of an Erolite, which fell on the estate of Madame Serbinoff, in the government of Ekaterinoslaw, and in the district of Paulogrod. On the 19th May, some labourers working in the fields at noon, heard a noise which seemed to come from the clouds, and continued to increase, until it ended in a loud explosion. At the same time, they saw a heavy body descending rapidly, the fall of which was accompanied by a flash of light. It was about twenty fathoms from them. On going to the spot, they found a stone, which, in falling, had raised the earth to the height of two arsheens, and made a hole one arsheen in depth. On the day when the phenomenon took place, the sky was slightly clouded, the air calm, without any storm or rain. The stone weighs two poods its colour is a very dark blue, approaching to black. The surface has some small cavities; and, in general, the external appearance much resembles that of an agglamoratine of sand.

Steam Engines.-The following curious facts were stated by Mr. Webster, in a lecture on steam engines, delivered at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, in London. It has been ascertained, with some degree of certainty, that there are now in this country not less than 15,000 steam engines at work, some of almost incredible power: in Cornwall there is one of

600 horse power. Taking it for granted,

that, on an average, these engines are each of 25 horse power, this would be equal to 375,000 horses. According to Mr. Watt's calculation, 54 men are equal to the power of a horse; we have thus, therefore, a power through the medium of steam engines, equal to two millions of men. Each horse, for his keep per year, requires the produce of two acres of land, and thus, 750,000 acres are at the disposal of the inhabitants of Great Britain, more than if the same work, which is now done by steam had to be performed by horses.

The Pleximeter.-An instrument under this name has been invented by a French surgeon, for the purpose of ascertaining, which it is said to do with great accuracy, the existence of any pleuritic or other effusion in the chest or abdomen. It consists of a plate of ivory, like the lid of a snuff-box, which is fixed on the part to be examined in such a way as to render the sound produced upon it by percussion very distinct. The presence of so small a quantity as two glasses of liquid has been ascertained by the pleximeter. It likewise enables the operator to discover if the liver or the spleen is enlarged, or if the peritoneum contains any air.

M. Champollion, the well known French antiquary, addressed two letters, not long ago, to the editor of the Moniteur, announcing the arrival at Havre, on the 1st of September, of the Durance, of one hundred and seventy tons, from Leghorn, with the valuable cargo of Egyptian antiquities (which we have frequently mentioned) destined to enrich the Museum of the Louvre.

There are above a hundred cases, besides the large pieces of sculpture, some of which weigh from 1400 to 1800 quintals.

Mr. Poinsett has sent to the Museum of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Charleston, several very curious specimens of ancient Mexican sculpture.large figure of a snake, an animal which This collection consists of images, and a appears to have been a favourite object of representation with the Mexicans, perhaps, also, an object of adoration. These images, it is said, bear evident marks of antiquity.

The Colossus at Rhodes.-Colonel Rottiers, of Antwerp, on his late visit to Rhodes, composed an essay on the place on which the celebrated Colossus formerly stood. It has been hitherto supposed that the Colossus stood upon two rocks which were at the entrance of the port.

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