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"The consideration, as to what sort of evidence mankind are at liberty to refuse, or bound to receive, when applied to the being of a Creator, is not one of speculative inquiry, but of important and awful responsibility. No

fallacious theory, no hypothetical distinction between the several species of evidence, will be available on that day,

when the last account betwixt heaven and earth is to be made.'" Sumner, vol. I. pp. 251-259.

LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL INTELLIGENCE,

&c. &c.

GREAT BRITAIN.

In the Press-A System of Mechanical Philosophy, by the late Dr. John Robinson, of Edinburgh, edited by Dr. Brewster, comprising the most recent Discoveries, in 4 vols. 8vo. ;-A History of Mohammedanism, by Mr. C. Mills;An Inquiry into the Effects of Spiritous Liquors on the Physical and Moral Faculties of Man;-An Examination of the Prophecies, with a View to passing Events, by Mr. Bicheno;--A Course of Lectures on the Church Catechism, for every Sunday in the Year, by the Rev. Sir Adam Gordon, Bart. ;--Serious Warnings, by the Rev. J. Thornton, in 1 vol. 12mo. ;--and some detached Portions of an Epic Poem, with a Poem in Greek Hexameters, by Mr. Bayley, formerly of Merton College.

Preparing for Publication:--Two Volumes of Practical Sermons, by the late Dr. W. Bell;--Description of the Remains of Antiquity on the South Coast of Asia Minor, by Capt. Beaufort ;— Outlines of Geology, by Mr. Brande, of the Royal Institution;-A Journey through Asia Minor, Armenia, and Koordistan,in 1813 and 1814,by J.M.Kinneir.

A new weekly paper has lately appeared, called The Philanthropic Gazette, announced as particularly adapted for the use of schools, families, and benevolent societies.

Oxford.

The following are the subjects for the Chancellor's prizes for the year 1817. For Latin verses, แ Regnum Persicum à Cyro fundatum." For an English Essay, "On the Union of Classical with Mathematical Studies." For a Latin Essay, "Quam vim habeat ad informandos Juvenum Animos Poetarum Lectio?"-For Sir Roger Newdigate's Prize, "The Farnese Hercules."

Cambridge.

judged to H. C. Boutflower, scholar of St. John's, for his Essay on the following subject: The Doctrine of the Atonement is agreeable to Reason."

The subject of the Hulsean Prize Dissertation for the present year, is "The probable Causes of the apparent Neglect with which some celebrated Writers of Antiquity treated the Christian Religion."

The Seatonian Prize for 1816 is adjudged to the Rev. C. H. Terrot, M. A. of Trinity College, Cambridge, for his Poem on "Hezekiah and Sennacherib."

The subject of the Norrisian Prize Essay for the present year is, "The internal Evidence of the Genuineness and Authenticity of the Gospels."

The subjects of the Members' Prizes for the present year are: For Senior Bachelors, "Utrùm Sibyllina Oracula è sacris Judæorum libris compilata fuerint." Middle Bachelors, "Utrùm recte judicaverit Cicero, omnia Romanos aut invenisse per se sapientius, quàm Græcos, aut accepta ab illis, fecisse meliora."

-The subjects for Sir William Browne's three gold medals are, for the Greek Ode, Τα παντα, ἰδου ὅτι καλα λίαν (Gen. i. 31.) For the Latin Ode, "Iol Debellata." For the Epigrams, Ai deutépas φροντίδες σοφώτεραι

The Chancellor's third gold medal is to be given this year to the best English poem; the subject "Jerusalem."

Dr. Smith's annual prizes of 251. each, to the two best proficients in Mathema tics and Natural History amongst the commencing Bachelors of Arts, are this year adjudged to Mr. John Thomas Austen, of St. John's College, and Mr. Temple Chevallier, of Pembroke Hall, the first and second Wranglers.

The general bill of christenings and burials in London, including the 97 The Hulsean Prize for 1816 is ad- parishes within, and the 17 parishes

without the walls: the 23 out-parishes in Middlesex and Surrey, and the 10 parishes in the city and liberties of Westminster, is as follows:--Christened, 12,132 males, 11,449 females; in all, 23,581. Buried, 10,105 males, 10,211 females; in all, 20,216.

It is affirmed, that frosted potatoes may recover their qualities and flavour by being soaked for three hours in cold water, (not freezing,) to be changed every hour. They may also be converted into starch.

A French brig, laden with wines, we are sorry to say, was lately wrecked on the Penbryn Sands, in Wales, when she was shamefully pillaged by the neighbouring peasantry. The Bishop of St. David's, with that bumanity and patriotism which belong to him, has addressed a circular letter to his clergy, reprobating the disgraceful transaction, conveying to them his warmest wish and injunction to lose no time in representing to their congregations, in terms "sharper than any two-edged sword," the cruel and unchristian enormity of plundering wrecks; and recommending it to them to preach on this subject at least twice in every year, pressing on the consciences of the people the flagrant criminality of the practice.

A working smith and farrier, of the name of Thomas, at Newport, in Monmouthshire, is said to have invented and completed a clock, upon an entirely new principle. It goes for the space of 384 days by once winding up; it has a pendant and vibrating seconds; the plates and wheels are of brass, and the pinions are of cast steel; the dial plate shows the minutes and seconds. ingenious piece of mechanism has hitherto performed its operations with the utmost correctness.

This

We formerly alluded to the new engine for printing by means of steam. Its capabilities have lately been much improved. With the aid of two or three boys, it perfects about one thousand sheets an hour; while a common press, wrought by two men, requires eight hours for the same result. The operation of the new engine somewhat resembles that of the rolling press of copper-plate printers.

Sir H. Davy's wire-gauze safe lamp has now been in general use in almost all the northern mines infested with fire damp, for about eight months, without a failure.

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The well-known individual who,during some of the last eventful years, is generally understood to have conducted the political department of the newspaper called The Times, having withdrawn from his connexion with that journal, has undertaken the entire management of a daily morning newspaper formerly called The Day, but which is now called The Day and New Times, and which he announces his intention of conducting on the same independent and patriotic principles which have hitherto guided his pen.

"From those party attachments and connexions," he observes, "which might warp his judgment, he is well known to be free. His characteristic is independence; but he is no less averse to encouraging mobs, and riots, and convulsions in the state by a timid vacillating half-censure, than by open and undisguised approbation. When the constitution is assailed, the government, as a part of the constitution, ought to be supported with heart and band, with sure exertion, and with fixed confidence." It is a part of his plan to furnish a regular weekly Antidote to the poison disseminated by Mr. Cobbett, in his two-penny weekly Political Register. The first number of the Anti-Cobbett, or weekly Patriotic Register, appeared on Saturday the 15th instant, the day on which the New Times commenced its career, and it affords a good promise of future efficiency. It contains a pointed exposure of the effrontery and tergiversation of Mr. Cobbett. This new journal, therefore, prefers a strong claim, especially at the present crisis, to the patronage of all who are attached to our

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admirable constitution, and who wish to preserve it from the extravagance and folly of annual parliaments and universal suffrage, with all their necessary results of proscription, pillage, and blood. But The New Times presents, if possible, a still stronger claim to the countenance and support of our readers. We have long lamented the polluted state of the daily press; and all fathers and mothers of families, who place any value in the purity of their sons and daughters, must have sympathized with us. Happily the conductor of The New Times participates in this feeling, and promises to supply, as far as a vigilant superintendence can avail, that which has so long been a desideratum, such a paper as may be "openly read in every family without raising a blush on the most modest cheek, or giving a shock to the purest heart." It is part of his plan, that "no indecency should pollute the page, that no private scandal should be promoted, nor any immoral institution advocated." If this pledge should be redeemed, it will become the duty of all heads of families, of all indeed who have at heart the moral interests of the rising generation, to patronize this attempt to purify the daily press; especially as the known talents and experience of the conductor afford an assurance that his paper will not fall below any of the others in respect to the discussion of public questions, or the communication of political intelligence. We feel it at least to be our duty to bring the consideration of the subject before our readers.

INDIA.

The Hindoo College, at Calcutta, is in a state of progress. Its president is Sir Edward East, and its vice-president,

J. Harrington, Esq. Its primary object is the tuition of the sons of respectable Hindoos in the English and Indian languages, and in the literature and science of Europe. Only 60,000 rupees had been subscribed for the erection of the college on the 6th June last. The number of students contemplated was two hundred.

The reports of the examinations at the College of Fort William, in the last year (1816) have been more favourable than usual. Out of 36 students who entered the hall to be examined, and who formed the whole body under instruction, 25 were reported qualified for the public service, by a competent proficiency in two of the languages taught.

AFRICA.

We are much concerned to announce to our readers the disastrous termination of the expedition to explore the river Congo or Zaire. The vessel having ascended the river as far as the first rapids, and its farther progress being there arrested, Captain Tuckey determined on prosecuting his researches by land. The attempt proved fatal to him and about fourteen or fifteen of his associates, who fell the victims of disease, induced by excessive fatigue and exposure, in a climate very uncongenial to European constitutions. Among the deaths are numbered Captain Tuckey, the commander; Lieut. Hawkey; Mr. Smith, the botanist; Mr. Tudor, the comparative anatomist; Mr. Cranch, the natural historian; Mr. Eyre, the purser, and Mr. Galway. The journals of the captain and the different scientific gentlemen have been preserved, and will be given, we understand, to the public, by Mr. Barrow, of the Admiralty.

LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

THEOLOGY.

A Sermon, preached in the Church of St. George's Hanover-square, on Sunday 29th December, by the very Rev. the Dean of Chester, in behalf of the Subscription for the Relief of the Poor of that Parish. 1s. 6d.

Scriptural Essays, adapted to the Holydays of the Church of England, with Meditations on the prescribed Services; by Mrs. West, author of Letters to a Young Man, &c. &c. 2 vols.

12mo. 12s.

Sermons preached at Welbeck Chapel, St. Mary-le-bone; by the Rev. T. White, M. A. Minister of that Chapel

and late Vicar of Feckenham, Worcester. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

Sermons on important Subjects; by the Rev. Charles Coleman, A. M. M. R. I. A., late Curate of Grange, in the Parish of Armagh, diocess of Armagh. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

A Sermon, delivered in the Cathedral Church of Lincoln, October 13, 1816; by the Rev. Wm. Hett, M. A. 1s.

Practical Reflections on the Ordination Services for Deacons and Priests, in the United Church of England and Ireland: for the Use of Candidates for Orders, respectfully proposed as a Manual for Ministers of all Ages. To which

are added, Appropriate Prayers for Clergymen, selected and original; by John Brewster, M. A. Rector of Egglescliffe, and Vicar of Greatham, in the County of Durham. 8vo. 8s.

Gethsemane, or Thoughts on the Sufferings of Christ; by the author of the Refuge. 58.

MISCELLANEOUS.

On the Supply of Employment and Subsistence for the Labouring Classes, in Fisheries, Manufactures, and the Cultivation of Waste Lands, with Remarks on the Operation of the Salt Duties, and a Proposal for their Repeal; by Sir Thomas Bernard, Bart. 8vo. 3s.

An Explanation of the Principles and Proceedings of the Provident Institution at Bath, for Savings. 8vo. 5s.

The National Debt in its True Colours, with Plans for its Extinction by Honest Means; by William Frend, Esq. M. A. Actuary of the Rock Life Assurance Company. 1s. 6d.

The Village System, being a Scheme for the gradual Abolition of Pauperism, and immediate Employment and Provisioning of the People; by Robert Gourlay. 1s.

Letters on the Evils of Impressment, with the Outline of a Plan for doing them away; by Thomas Urquhart. 8vo. 5s.

A Reply to a Letter from a Rector to his Curate, on the Subject of the Bible Society; by a Deacon of the Church of England. 2s. 6d.

Tracts relative to the Island of St. Helena; written during a Residence of five Years; by Major-General Alexander Beatson, late Governor, &c. 1 vol. 4to. 21. 12s. 6d.

A Tour through Belgium, Holland, along the Rhine, and through the North of France, in the Summer of 1816; by James Mitchell. 8vo. 12s.

Narrative of a Residence in Belgium, during the Campaign of 1815, and of a Visit to the Field of Waterloo; by an Englishwoman. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

An Account of the singular Habits and Circumstances of the People of the Tonga Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean; by William Mariner, of the Port-auPrince private ship of war; the greater part of whose Crew was massacred by the Natives of Lefooga. To which are added, a Grammar and copious vocabulary of the Language. 2 vols. 8vo. with a portrait, 17. 4s.

Merridew's Catalogue for 1817, Part I., comprising a choice Collection of ancient, curious, and rare Books. 8vo. 6d.

Bohn's Catalogue of an extensive Collection of Books, in the Greek, Latin, Oriental, Northern, French, Italian,

Spanish, Dutch, German, and English Languages; by John Bohn, 31 Frithstreet, Soho. 2s.

Lowndes' Catalogue for the Year 1817, of Second-hand Books, in many Languages. 1s.

A general Catalogue of a very extensive Collection of Old Books, in the ancient and modern Languages, and in various Classes of Literature, comprising several valuable Libraries, and numerous articles of great rarity recently purchased. To be sold at the prices affixed to each, by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternosterrow, London; in a large 8vo. volume of 650 pages. 6s.

Setchell and Son's Catalogue for 1817. 1s. 6d.

Narratives of the Lives of the more eminent Fathers of the First Three Centuries, interspersed with copious Quotations from their Writings, familiar Observations on their Characters and Opinions, and occasional References to the most remarkable Events and Persons of the Times in which they lived; by the Rev. Robert Cox, A. M. Perpetual Curate of St. Leonard's Bridgnorth. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

The third and last Volume of Village Conversations; by Miss Renou: containing an Inquiry into the Elements of Political Science, and the Principles of Human Actions. 12mo. 6s. 6d.

An Historical Account of the Battle of Waterloo: written from the first Authority; by W. Mudford, Esq. and accompanied by a series of 27 splendidly coloured engravings, plans, &c. from drawings taken on the spot; by James Rouse, Esq. Third Part. 17. 11s. 6d.

An Elementary Treatise on the Dif ferential and Integral Calculates; by S. F. Lacroix. Translated from the French, with an Appendix and Notes, octavo, with plates. 18s.

Statements respecting the East-India College; with an Appeal to Facts in Refutation of the Charges lately brought against it in the Court of Proprietors; by the Rev. T. R. Malthus, Professor of History and Political Economy in the East-India College, Hertfordshire, and late Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge. 8vo. 3s. 6d.

The Picture of London, for 1817; being a correct guide to all the curiosities, amusements, exhibitions, public establishments, and remarkable objects, in and near London; with a collection of appropriate tables, a large map of London, another of the environs, and various engavings, 6s. 6d. ; the seventeenth edition, revised and corrected throughout.

A Picturesque Voyage round Great Britain; By William Daniell, A.R.A. No. 30. 10s. 6d.

The simple Equation of Tithes, prepared for the Consideration of the Members of Parliament, previous to any Parliamentary Enactment for leasing the same; by James Mills. 1817. 5s.

Letters from the Earl of Chesterfield to Arthur Charles Stanhope, Esq. relative to the education of his godson, the late Earl of Chesterfield. 12mo. 7s. A Catalogue of Books, in different Departments of Literature, on sale by J. Noble, Boston, price 6d.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE

SOCIETY. SOME fresh extracts from the correspondence of the Society have recently appeared, from which we shall proceed to transcribe a few passages.

1. Extract of a letter from Prince Galitzin, President of the Russian Bible Society, to Lord Teignmouth, dated St. Petersburg, Oct. 18, 1816.

"The constant and sincere participation which unites the British and Foreign and Russian Bible Societies, causes me to feel a most particular pleasure in fulfilling the request of the members of our Committee, by communicating to your Lordship some circumstances regarding the cause of the Bible Society in Russia.

“I esteem it therefore my first duty to notice the new grant of 2,000l. made by your Society, for the purpose of providing stereotype plates for the Lettish and Esthonian Bible; as also the fount of Turkish types for the use of the Scottish Missionaries in Astrachan, in order to enable them to print, on our account, an edition of the New Testament in the Tartar language. Our Committee feel, in all its extent, the high worth of that Christian charity which actuates the members of the London Committee, inducing them to furnish with the words of eternal life the inhabitants of regions so remote, and to them entirely strange; but upon whom, regarding them as their brethren, they wish to shower down the same blessings, which they endeavour in the most abundant measure to impart to their own countrymen. This holy impulse is evidently the fruit produced by the power of the same word which the Bible Society seeks to propagate every where. The Committee of the Russian Bible Society accept of this new aid from an institution, animated by the same spirit with our own, with feelings of the most

lively gratitude, and feel themselves inflamed thereby to repay your generosity by their labours in the same work, for the benefit of our fellow men, who stand in need of that volume which contains the words of salvation to mankind. By such mutual co-operation, when each, according to his ability and opportunities, promotes the common cause; when one offers the means, and the other, from his peculiar situation, has it in his power to employ them; the object of the Bible Society is attained in the most advantageous manner. May we not in this instance apply the words of the Apostle Paul! Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.'

"It is truly pleasing to observe, how rapidly a most earnest desire to read the words of eternal life spreads in our country. Copies of Bibles and Testaments in different languages are demanded by thousands; and, notwithstanding our utmost exertions to prepare many different editions, the Committee are unable to comply with the greatest part of these demands, not only in the Slavonian, but even in the German, Finnish, Esthonian, Lettish, and various other languages. On the one hand, it pains the members of the Committee, to be unable to provide, with this spiritual nourishment, every one who is hungering for the bread of life; and therefore they hasten, as much as possible, to multiply copies of that book which contains it: but, on the other hand, they rejoice in seeing that their labours are not in vain in the Lord, and that, by assistance from on High, they are enabled to excite and to satisfy this hunger at the same time; and this spurs them on to still greater exertions.

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