A List of Books then follows, including some of the Works of Witsius, Owen, Edwards, Waits, Newton, Romaine, Bunyan, Scott, &c. &c. It is scarcely necessary to add, that the request of the soldiers was readily granted. EAST INDIES. We learn that letters have lately arrived from the Baptist Missionaries in bengal, containing encouraging accounts. One dated March 26, 1810) speaks of Mr. Joha Teter as having entered on his work in Orissa with a spirit that appeared truly pleasing, and of the door epening before him more freely and extensively than was expected. it also represents Carapeit, the Jessere Missionary, as very diligent and successful. The church in that district, of which he has been or dained the pastor, consists of four branches, about 30 miles distant from each other; to each of which pays a monthly visit, preaching the word and administering the Lord's Supper; where also, at his request, four Hindoo brethren are sent to reside. If his success continues, it is hoped these four branches may become so many distinct churches. Between Jan. 1 and the date of is letter, 25 had been added to the difierent churches; ten of whom were at Perhampore, and twelve in Jes he tized, had formed themselves into Is the late decree of the CORTES respecting the liberty of the press, the regulations are similar with those which exist in England, except on matters of religion; in which, it seems, no liberty whatever is likely to be allowed, as every paper on the subject must pass under the eye, and obtain the sanction of a papa! ecclesiastic before its publication. ARTICLE VI. All writings on matters of religion remain subject to the previous censorship of the ecclesiastical ordinaries, according to what is laid down in the Council of Trent." Letter from a Scuman, on board his Majesty's Hip Zealous, Lisbon, dated of Villa Franca, Cct. 29, My serious brethren are distributed in flat-bottomed boats, or lanches with carronades, or doing garrison-duty. The Lord is very merciful to us. The other day the French struck our launch with some shot, that took off the legs of four men before, behind, and on either side of brother S. and never touched him. The Lord is truly merciful unto us, and preserved him. Our fiat was alongside at the time the men in the launch lost their limbs. Five shots came so close to us in the flat, that the wind of them was like fire across our faces. We are suf fering great hardships: bat the Ford is sufficient for us, and has hitherto preserved us. We have constantly to encounter The French at Villa Franca, with our boats against the town and batteries. The to was up ROME. - The Emperor has issued a decree, by which the clergy are forbidden to marry any person, without the sanction of the civil magistrate, under the penalty of deprivation and two years imprisonment for the first offence; five years inprisonment for the second offence; and for the third, banging or imprisonment for life. Thus are the priests in that country deprived of the power of administering one of their seven sacraments, unless they have the sanction of the civil power. How are the mighty fallen! VESUVIUS. - A tremendous erup tion of this volcano took place on the 13th and 14th of September last. The village of Resina was nearly overwhelmed by the torrent of lava.. Fresh eruptions were apprehended. AMERICA. Charles Town, South Carolina. The Bible Society of Charles Town, South Carolina, adopted their constitution on the 18th of June; and elected their board of managers on the 18th of July, 1810. At this time, viz. Aug. 28th, the number of members is about 300; and the amount of funds obtained, about 2500 dollars. Subscription papers, for procuring an increase of members and funds, are lodged in the hands of all the members of the managers, and other friends of the Institution; and any person subscribing and paying five dollars, becomes a member of the society, and continues to be a member on paying two dollars annually; or, on paying fifty dollars, becomes a member for life, without any further contribution. Of this latter class of members, there are now about twenty. It is believed, that twelve or fifteen other Bible Societies have been already established in the United States, in addition to numerous Missionary Societies, which have been in existence, and in successful operation for many years past. Of these Missionary Societies, one, wita funds of about 2500 dollars, is supported chiefly by the Independent, or Congregational Church, in Charles Town, South Carolina. The Bible Society of Philadelphia has ordered from London a set of stereotypeplates, for printing the whole of the Old and New Testaments, by which they will be able to supply all the Bible Societies in the United States with copies of the Scriptures on the most moderate terms, &c. Bible Society in Nova Scotia. The British and Foreign Eible Seciety lately sent a considerable number of Bibles to Nova Scotia. This has given occasion to an Institution of a smilar kind in that province. The Rev. Hugh Graham, writing to his correspondent in July last, says, A Bible Society was instituted at Truro: the object similar to that of the parent institution. It comprehends the eastern division of this province. Different denominations unite as ore association. The Rev. Mr. Waddel preached at the establishment of the Society, from Job xxiii. 12. I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.' RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. preach to their respective congregations, on the Second Lord's Day in January, 1811, on The Necessity and Advantages of Secret Devotion. 2. It was resolved, on the motion of some ministers from the country, That the same practice be recommended to their brethren in the country. These Resolutions were occasioned by the pleasing information given to the company, that much benefit had been derived from the plan adopted in January, 1810, of preaching, on the same day, on family Worship. -- Middlesex Sessions. Eleven persons appeared before the Court, and applied for Licenses to become Preachers of the Gospel. peared that they were in obscure It apstations of life. The Chairman (Mr. Mainwaring) expressed great reluctance in complying with their desire, on account of their unfitness for the sacred office they were about to enter upon, and a suspicion that their object was to evade the militia laws, and other public duties, from which the claims of some, and rejected ministers are exempt. He admitted sufficient age. others, on account of not being of The Examiner, Dec. 16. newspaper carrier for vending on a The Lord Mayor lately fined a Sunday, a pretended second edition of one of the Sunday newspapers. The Lord Mayor expressed his determination to take every measure custom of hawking papers about in his power to put an end to the Lordship observed further, that it the streets on the Lord's Day. was evident in this, as in former arrived; and that the publication of cases, that no news whatever had gross fraud upon the public.-Times, the Paper itself was therefore a Aov. 27, 1810. Time. Mar. 12, Tu. Bridge-str. Apr. 16, Tu. Broadmead, May 16, Th. The Pithay, June 13, Th. Castle-green, July 17, W. Tabernacle, Aug. 13, Tu. Broadmead, Scp. 10, Tu. Bridge-str. Oct. 17, Th. The Pithay, Nov. 14, Th. Castle-green, Dec. 11, W. Tabernacle, The First Promise. The Duty of Professors to the His Preachers. Dr. Ryland. Mr. Thorp. Tab. Minis. Deceitfulness of the Human Heart. Mr. Roberts. UNITED MEETING OF PRAYER, Tab. Minis. Mr. Lowell. Mr. Page. for the Success of the Gospel at Home and Abroad, Time. January 7, Place. Time. Place. July 1, Bridge-street. February 4, Bridge-street. August 5, Castle-green. March 4, Castle-green. Sept. 2, Portland Chapel. April 1, Tabernacle. Oct. 7, Lady Huntingdon' May 6, Broadmead. Nov. 4, June 3, The Pithay. Dec. 2, Tabernacle. Broadmead. POETRY. ODE ON THE NEW YEAR. THE PRESENT. An! do I see another year, Doth Mercy yet for me appear Who have so fruitless been? Still does the lamp of Being burn, Tho' with such feeble glow; How shall I render in return The debt of love i owe! I have a distant land to seek, An ever-bless'd abode ; And light to shew the road; Unwilling to be gone, While swift declines Life's transient day, And evening shades come on. Now Time begins a date anew, Let me new ardour feel; And may the days to come, tho' few, Increase with double zeal! The future claims my trust, fear; Pity'd, spar'd, sustain'd, and fed us, Trace their circles thro' the skies; Swiftly in succession pressing, Lo! the seasons scatter'd round, While Destruction round us rages, Thou dost Zion still defend; she shall stand till Time shall end! THE FUTURE. Oh! Thou, eternally the same. And fix'd the date of things! On Time's incessant wings. Prosperity on some may shine, And wither'd good deplore. And sink to rise no more; Some, who have hail'd the new-born Or ere its close shall disappear, While others take their place; And thousands yet unknown on earth, From this New Year shall date their birth, To life's uncertain race. What future change awaits me here Soon shall the last great change draw When Time shall end, and Death shall die, And Earth consume in flame : Then shall the sinner meet his doom, And saints possess their promis'd home, Eternally the same! ALIQUIS. HYMN. [ By the late H. K. Whyte.] AWAKE, Sweet harp of Indah, wake; Return the strings for Jesus' sake: We sing the Saviour of our race, The Lamb, our shield and hiding-place. When God's right arm is bar'd for war, And thunders clothe his cloudy car; Where, where, oh! where shall man retire, Tescape the horrors of his ire? "Tis he, the Lamb, to him we fly, The mountains bring Peace, Join angels with sinners in anthems of praise! Behold, the clouds bend, Again swell the chorus that never shall end! The reign of the Son With us is begun : A NEW YEAR'S THOUGHT. ANOTHER Year, how swiftly ron! Another Year, how soon begun! And thus our life we spead! Just like a story briefly told, We're born and live, and soon grow eld, And soon our days we end! Ilow vain, alas! the prospect seems, And only fill'd with airy dreams And Time's fantastic joys; Tir'd of the world and siu; Soon shall my heav'n begin.' ར ཿས༠ར་་ -- S. Londen Female Penitentiary. PASSING by night the streets along. Once they were modest, timid, mild,— Yet some there are, with heaving breast, Who sigh for liberty and rest: To conquer the nations Messiah rides on. The house of Mercy's too confin'd T'admit within each anxious mind, There led by Bethlehem's Star! Shall not the Lord's elect be brought & And ev'ry soul of God be taught, In his own time and way? Harlots and thieves among them press The heav'nly gate, and loud confess The great Millenial day! G. AUD, Printer, Greville Street, London, |