trees, overwhelming animals, and indenting the earth where they fell with traces that seemed to have been left by the primeval deluge." Vol. I. p. 377.

The masterpiece of all, however, is the cannibal lycanthrope, whose vanity Paladour so judiciously appeases by the title of "Sir Wolf," and who, as a startling novelty, may rival any thing in Melmoth itself. For this sketch, and for some of the expressions used, Mr. M. informs us that there is authority; and of this the established use of the name is sufficient proof. It may be doubted, however, whether every strange and hideous idiosyncrasy which may be found in the annals of Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy, or Wanley's Wonders, be á fit subject to be introduced into a romance; and we think our readers will entertain a similar doubt, when they have heard "Sir Wolf" speak for himself.

"Art thou man, or fiend?' said Paladour at last. I have methinks, dealt with both; but thy shape, and the sound thou ut-. terest defeat conjecture.'-' I am neither,' said the figure, though oft I deem I am the latter. Tell me now the deeds and motions of your fiend, what be his appetites, the food he loves, the foul thoughts he dwells on, the hour at which his howl is heard piercing human ears and thrilling human hearts.'-' I know not how to answer such fearful questioning,' said the knight. Then I will answer it for thee,' said the figure. My loved hour is night, my food is torn from the grave;' and he held in his hand what seemed horrible confirmation of what he uttered; and my voice thou hast heard before,-it hath made the boldest hearts in this tower of guilt quake to their core, and the murderer grasp at his unsheathed weapon in his dream-wouldst thou hear it again?' And by a strong exertion of his chest and dilation of his mouth, he seemed prepared to utter another of those fierce howls which Paladour had heard before. • Thou'lt drive me mad,' said the knight, stopping his ears; ' in the name of all the devils, what art thou?'' Mad,' repeated the figure eagerly, as if grasping at the interpreting sound; Mad, ay! that is it: I am a mad wolf?' and with hideous grimaces and wild leaps he bounded towards Paladour. The wounded knight had no defence to make; yet he half rose from his couch of stone as if to grapple with the fearful being who approached him, when the latter suddenly stopped and exclaimed, Do you not see I am a wolf?-look, examine me.' A strong gleam of moonlight darting through the aperture, disclosed the form of the horrible querist. It was that of a human being, low and coarsely formed; his beard and hair almost concealed his countenance; something like a wolf's skin was wrapt about him, and his hand held too evidently the proof of his demoniac appetite." Vol. II. p. 261.

It cannot be denied that passages occur which may at first

sight appear in the light of plagiarisms, and some of which we have heard pointed out. The encounter with the wolves resembles that in the supplementary volume of Robinson Crusoe; the Bishop's development of his ambitious plans to Genevieve, bears a striking likeness to the frank avowal of Bois Guilbert to Rebecca; the mysterious lake described by the Lord of Courtenaye, is in fact that of Arlinkow in Southey's minor poems; and the attitude and demeanor of Jane de Montfort in the field of battle, is precisely that of the lady in Bird's well known picture of Chevy Chase. But it is perhaps unfair to canvass too strictly the workings of a lively imagination, which involuntarily seizes and assimilates every thing with its own natural impressions; and impossible to prove that the same idea may not occur naturally to different minds. This at least may be said, that Mr. Maturio, like Rossini, possesses the art of harmonizing any plagiarism he pleases with his own original thoughts, and causing it to "discourse most eloquent music."

The present tale is, as we are informed by Mr. Maturin, the commencement of a series of feudal romances; in which, if he displays the same genius and imagination as in that before us; a few such ungovernable vagaries as are displayed in the course of it will be pardoned, unconditionally by the public, and received by our noble selves, with little more than the formal reprimand which our inquisitorial duty may compel us to pronounce.

ART. VI. Sermons on the principal Events and Truths of Redemption. To which are annexed, an Address and Dissertation on the State of the Departed, and the Descent of Christ into Hell. By John Henry Hobart, D.D. Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the State of New York, &c. 2 vols. 8vo. 1. 1s. Rivingtons. 1824.

ART. VII. Address, delivered before the Trustees, Professors, and Students of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in Trinity Church, New York, on Thursday Evening, November 13, 1823. By Bird Wilson, D.D. Professor of Systematick Divinity. 8vo. 32 pp. New York, 1823.

ART. VIII. Notes on the Epistle to the Romans; intended to assist Students of Theology and others, who read the Scriptures in the Originals. By Samuel H. Turner, Professor of Biblical Learning, &c. 8vo. 120 pp. New York,

1824.

ART. IX. A Letter to the Wardens and Vestry of ChristChurch, Cincinnati; in reply to their Declaration and Protest against the Proceedings of Bishop Hobart, and the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, in Relation to the Mission of Bishop Chase to England. By a Presbyter of the Diocese of New York. 8vo. 74 pp. New York, 1824.

ART. X. Appeal in behalf of the Diocese of Ohio, in the western Territory of the United States.

WE are taught by political economists, that, on the long run, the supply depends on the demand. And if the rule hold good in theological affairs, the demand for controversy in England must be very considerable, since it has called forth a supply from the other side of the Atlantic. The European article not being produced in sufficient abundance for the market, America exports a ship-load of raw materials, to be consumed by the voracious appetite, or worked up in the forges and looms of the mother-country. While the disputes in our own Church remain undecided, a schism is in embryo among the Protestant Episcopalians of the United States; and it is expected that every Englishman will choose his side in the affray.

In our own case, this expectation would not have been fulfilled but for the following circumstances. We have long felt a great interest in the progress of the American Church, and have endeavoured to communicate the feeling to our readers. Our hopes for its welfare rested principally upon its unity; and we cannot see that unity endangered without attempting to prevent the mischief. This is our first reason for noticing the pamphlets before us. A second is, somė remarks in a former volume of the British Critic, have been perverted in a most unjustifiable manner; and in order to counteract the manoeuvre, we are compelled to explain its nature and object. We shall devote a few pages, therefore, to what may be termed the American Episcopalian Controversy; and those persons who have the patience to peruse our observations will find additional reason to believe, that there is no new thing under the sun. The very same crop of tares which has been flourishing at home for half a century, is springing up in the Transatlantic vineyard, and threatens to diminish, if not destroy the harvest.

About six months ago, Dr. Chase, Bishop of Ohio, landed in this country, and the auspices under which he appeared, and the purposes for which he came, are stated in one of the bishop's pamphlets in the following terms.

The pressing want of Clergymen in this Diocese, has led the Right Reverend Prelate, who has the care of its scattered Parishes, to visit this country, that he may procure that aid, which is necessary to preserve his Infant Church from perishing, and which he had no hope of procuring elsewhere.

"The Hon. Henry Clay, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States, himself an inhabitant of the State of Kentucky in the Western Territory, and perfectly acquainted with the destitute condition of that Territory in respect of Christian Ministers and Sacred Ordinances, addressed a Letter to the Right Hon. Lord 'Gambier, requesting his Lordship's assistance in promoting the object of Bishop Chase's visit to this country.

"Lord Gambier having introduced the subject to some friends, well acquainted with the Constitution and Proceedings of the American Episcopal Church, they entered into a full examination of the claims of the Diocese of Ohio on Christian benevolence, and the expediency of rendering the aid requested. The result has been their full conviction, that the spiritual wants of that Diocese call for special provision and assistance; and that appropriate and adequate provision for the supply of such wants requires the establishment of an Institution on the spot, in which natives of the country may be prepared for the Ministry, at an expense within their reach, and in habits suited to the sphere of their labours; and they are satisfied that this important object is not likely to be accomplished without liberal aid from this country." Appeal, p. 1.

We know not how this declaration was received by others, but for our own parts we honestly confess that we placed no implicit reliance upon Lord Gambier. That gallant Admiral of the Bethel Flag is less of a churchman and more of a fanatic than any other member of the party to which he is attached. And a measure may appear very proper to him and his friends, and yet be pronounced unnecessary, absurd, or injurious by every sober son of the Church of England, His Lordship's image and superscription upon the coin is not sufficient to convince us that it is the lawful money of the realm.

But we were not left to this negative evidence. The joint declaration of Bishop Chase and Lord Gambier was answered shortly after its appearance by another American prelate who happened to be at the same time in London, Bishop Hobart, of New York. That gentleman's high character, great services, and sound principles, had been known to us for many years; and he proclaimed that Bishop Chase's proceedings were not sanctioned by the American Church, and tended to compromise its most important interests. It appeared subsequently that these gentlemen were aware of

each others sentiments and intentions, before they sailed from America; and there has been a sharp interchange of pamphlets on both sides of the water. We shall state their substance as briefly and fairly as possible.

Bishop Hobart takes his stand upon the General Theological Seminary, established at New York, contends that it is, or that it may be sufficient for the wants of every Diocese in the United States, that it would be materially injured by the institution of an Independent Seminary in the territory of Ohio; and that a great majority of the American clergy' deprecate and condemn the idea of such an undertaking. As far as Englishmen are concerned, this is Bishop Hobart's case, and this case the Bishop of Ohio has never met, much less fairly overthrown. He has stated the great wants and peculiar circumstances of His Diocese, as reasons why the charity of England should be directed towards it, and why the clergy who are to labour under him, should also be educated under him. He contends that his flock do not require, and cannot support a clergy, initiated in the learning of the Seminary at New York. And for some reason or other with which we are not favoured, he objects to the establishment of a school in connection with that Institution. The question therefore, and the only question for the English public to decide, is whether it be or be not expedient to encourage the separation of one Diocese from the great body of the American Church. And we have no hesitation about the answer which this question ought to receive.

In the case of a separate Seminary for Ohio and its vicinity the demand upon English Charity is to extend very nearly to the whole expence of the Institution. And such a demand under existing circumstances is preposterous. Our own colonies, new and old, are in great want of religious instruction; and Lord Gambier recommends us to educate teachers for the American Wilderness. We have no Academical Establishment in Quebec; Windsor College in Nova Scotia is in a state of dilapidation. The East and West Indies are calling importunately for an increased supply of teachers, and Bishop Chase has the modesty to ask, and his advisers the good sense to recommend, that Ohio should in the first instance be attended to. We do not object to encouraging the Seminaries of other countries; the bounty of the opulent may be well employed in furnishing those Seminaries, with appropriate books, or in conferring any other marks of Christian liberality and courtesy. But to establish, or support, or enlarge religious institutions in America, while