provoked atrocity of its aggression, has been equalled only by the murderous inroads of a Jenghiz Khan, or a Timour. Although the miseries depicted in this volume were caused partly by the northern winter, and partly by the fierce wrath of an angered people, they were aggravated most fearfully by the cruel policy of the flying Chief, in laying waste the resources of the country through which he passed, regardless that the greater part of the suffering thus inflicted fell upon his own followers. Happy indeed for Europe, that she now knows comparatively little of war, but from the annals of her historians. Let the Gospel of Christ be diffused abroad by a prayerful and a pure church, and soon will universal peace prevail. The volume before us is excellently prepared, and cannot fail to find a large circulation. 66 Sights in Spring. Tract Society. A useful manual, intended to teach young people "how to observe." Many of our readers will remember a work, entitled, Eyes, and no Eyes; or, The Art of Seeing." A youngster, on a holiday afternoon, went to Broom-heath, and round by the wind-mill on Camp. Mount, and home through the meadows by the river-side; and complained that the walk was wretchedly dull, he would rather have gone along the turnpikeroad! Another boy found the walk truly pleasant; for he observed the mistletoe growing out of the old oak-tree, the birds, the flowers of the heath, and brought home a variety of interesting objects! How much do young persons lose for want of rightly using their eyes! The "Sights in Spring" will materially aid our juvenile friends in learning to observe. Peace attained. A brief Memoir of Mrs... Tract Society.-An instructive record of the power of divine grace, worthy of being found in the closet; as it is admirably adapted to refresh and strengthen the devotional feelings of the sincere believer. Sunday-School Rhymes, and other Metrical Pieces. By a Teacher. 32mo. pp. 128. Houlston and Stoneman.-A creditable and useful compilation. We are Seven: or, the Little Mourner Comforted. By Elizabeth Maria Lloyd. 18mo. pp. 48. Wertheim.-An affecting narrative, deeply imbued with sound evangelical truth. A Village Carpenter's Poetical Remarks on 66 Songs and Ballads for the People, by the Rev. John M. Neale, B.A., of Trinity College, Cambridge." 12mo. pp. 56. By Thomas Wray. Simpkin.-What the learned of Cambridge may have thought respecting the doggerel rhymes recently published by a Bachelor of Trinity, we are not able to say; but, certainly, a more contemptible effusion in the garb of poesy never disgraced our learned Universities in the most bigoted and superstitious times. The sentiments embodied in Mr. Wray's remarks are certainly better than the poetry in which they are clothed; and although the "Village Carpenter" may be alike "to fortune and to fame unknown," his offerings at the shrine of the favourite muse are far more honourable to himself than are those stupid, nonsensical versicles of Mr. Neale to their author. The Pulpit Cyclopædia, and Christian Ministers' Companion. By the Author of Sketches and Skeletons of Sermons, &c. Vol. I. 8vo. pp. xii, 344. Houlston and Stoneman.-This is certainly one of the least objectionable of the works of this description that we have been called to notice; and to those who are not in the ministry, and have to address congregations on the Sabbath, after having been engaged during the preceding week in secular concerns, it may be serviceable. Nevertheless, we confess ourselves to be among the number to whom the author alludes in his preface, who think that publications of this kind have a fearful tendency to promote mental indolence, and a neg. lectful inattention to their own powers and capacities. Let a young Minister bind himself to the wheels of such a system as this, and then, farewell to all originality of thought! farewell to that study of the sacred Scriptures, which produced such men as Chillingworth, Owen, Barrow, Jackson, Baxter, Howe, and a host of others, which cur space will not allow us to name. A Letter in Defence of those Members of the Church of England, who hold that not all the Baptized, but “as many as are led by the Spirit of God, are the Sons of God." By Henry Walter, B.D., and F. R. S., Rector of Hasilbury Bryan, &c. 12mo, pp. 72. Seeleys.This is an ably written tract, in which the author points out the unscripturalness of the Tractarian doctrine of sacramental salvation, and defends himself, and those who think with him, from the insinuations of the party which he opposes, that persons of his opinion are careless as to the use, in family instruction, of the Lord's Prayer, Ten Commandments, &c. At the same time, it is evident that the well-known language of the formularies of the Church, hangs as a dead weight upon him. The fearfully evil effect of the insertion of the expressions to which they refer, whether caused by an, as yet, indistinct perception of the truth, or a desire to conciliate opponents, or a constrained submission to secular and unevangelical authority, becomes every day more apparent. In reading the writings of the Reformers, we sometimes meet with language on 'regeneration' as correct as we could wish, and then, in a page or two, with language altogether inconsistent; and thus, both parties appeal to them. The Reformers, however, must not be described as belonging to the Tractarian school; for however incorrectly they sometimes expressed themselves, they frequently spoke most luminously of the regeneration which implies a real change from sin to holiness, and is effected by the Spirit of God, through the instrumentality of evange lical truth. The Character of Miriam : a Sermon. By the Rev. W. J. Hall, Rector of the United Parishes of St. Benet, and St. Peter. 8vo. pp. 41. H. Wix.-The discourse is founded on Exodus xv. 20, and examines the character of Miriam under three heads,-her devoted affection, pious exultation, and wicked sedition. On all these subjects the Preacher is devoutly impressive and practical. When, under the guidance of truth, the lessons of Scripture examples are elicited from the recorded facts, as Mr. Hall has done in this useful sermon, the effect can scarcely fail to be beneficial. Six Lectures on the Evidences of the Christian Religion, recently delivered in London. By T. S. Honiborne. 8vo. pp. 74. Braine and Payne.-On such a subject, novelty is scarcely to be expected. The object of the present lecturer has evidently been to state in his own way, and, as no doubt he considered, suitably to the character of his audience, what has been said repeatedly, and which it is the duty of those who are "set for the defence of the Gospel" so to study, as to have the substance wrought up into their own thoughts and feelings. The arguments, as far as they go, are good, and well stated; though we confess we should have liked a more decided infusion of that which is essentially the evangelism of the Christian religion. Why did you leave the Church? A Dialogue between a Clergyman of the Church of England, and a Wesleyan Methodist. 12mo. Boston. (Linc.) J. Hewitt. A plain tract, in which the writer, in a good spirit, amply justifies the conduct of such as himself, to whom the question which he gives as his title, may be proposed. He rightly argues: If I am out of the Church, how can I be a schismatic? If I be a member of Christ, and belong to a congregation of faithful men, having the pure word of God, and the sacraments, and be practically a follower of peace with all men, still how can I be a schismatic? argues, too, that it is the duty of a church to provide full means of spiritual improvement, and of a private Christian, to be a member of the church which, in his honest opinion, does so most effectually; and that, being so, he is no schismatic. The writer, as he takes religious ground, preserves a suitable spirit. He The "Brethren." An Examination of the Opinions and Practices of the new Sect, usually denominated, "Plymouth Brethren.' By C. T. Rust. 12mo. pp. 92. Simpkins.-A calm and lucid exposition-exposure, we might say-of the principles of the party to whom the writer refers. In a day when it is rendered necessary to defend the right of private judgment, an exemplification of the necessity of exercising it with proper regard to its responsibilities may be very instructive. In reading Mr. Rust's clear and impressive statements, we seem to have pointed out to us the fearful mischiefs produced by the indulgence of the self-confidence of what is most truly a private spirit. Introductory Book of the Sciences, adapted for the use of Schools, and Private Students. In two Parts. I. Physical Sciences. II. Natural Sciences. By James Nicol. Illustrated by Engravings on Wood. 12mo. pp. 144. Simpkin.-The design of this unpretending but confessedly very useful publication, is to furnish a short, yet nevertheless connected and comprehensive, view of this department of knowledge, and to serve as an introduction to more extensive investigation. The first Part contains a well-digested exhibition of the important laws of the material universe, with their application either to the works of art, or the explanation of natural phenomena. The second Part embraces a sketch of the history of nature, in the three great kingdoms of minerals, comprising the land, water, and atmosphere, of plants and animals, concluding with men, the head of the earthly creation. As an introduction, the volume promises to be of great practical utility. The Kingdom of Heaven among Children: or, Twenty-five Narratives of a religious Awakening in a School in Pomerania. From the German, by Charlotte Clarke. 18mo. pp. vi, 82. Wertheim. The translator informs us, that the compiler of the narratives contained in this work, is well known to the Count Von-der Recke Von Volmerstein, whose excellent institution for orphans and destitute children, at Düsselthal Abbey, near Dusseldorf, has made him known to a large part of the Christian public, as a faithful, self-denying follower of his Lord and Saviour; and to him the manuscript was given, to be printed at the press of Düsselthal, should he consider it calculated to be useful to the many souls committed to his charge, as well as to others into whose hands it might fall. Particulars of the abovementioned Institution, may be found in the history of Düsselthal Abbey, published by Nisbet, and sold for the benefit of the establishment. These narratives are distinguished by much Christian simplicity, and evangelical truth, and cannot fail to do good among the juvenile portion of our Protestant congregations. The Theatre. A Discourse on Theatrical Amusements, and Dramatic Literature. Delivered in St. Michael's Church, Bath, on Sunday Evening, January 7th, 1844. By the Rev. John East, M. A., Rector of the Parish. Second Edition. 8vo. pp. 28. Hamilton and Co.-A truth-telling and interesting discourse, on an important subject. The Writing-Desk and its Contents; taken as a Text for the familiar Illustration of many important Facts in Natural History and Philosophy. By Thomas Griffiths, Author of Recreations in Chemistry, &c. 12mo. pp. viii, 103. J. W. Parker.-We have been amused with some of the initiatory sentences of this unassuming, but deeply interesting, volume. "What shall I write upon?" was the exclamation of a poet, (Cowper,) at fault for a theme. "Write upon the sofa," was the playful rejoinder of his friend; and thus originated a delightful poem. "What shall I write upon?" exclaimed the author of the volume before us, when suddenly called upon for a contribution to a literary periodical. "Write upon the writing-desk," replied his friend; and the advice was literally followed. The philosophy of writing materials was considered, and an attempt made to convey scientific information to intelligent youth, by reference to things which are familiar. We advise our readers to open this "writing-desk,” and to examine its contents. We have been instructed and amused in so doing, and wish others to enjoy the pleasure which we realized ourselves. The History of Christianity; from its Promulgation to its legal Establishment in the Roman Empire. By W. Cooke Taylor, LL. D., Trin. Coll., Dublin. 12mo. pp. vii, 351. J. W. Parker. We have perused this volume with considerable interest, and judge its contents to be admirably fitted for extensive usefulness. While we would not pledge ourselves for the correctness of every sentiment, to which the author has given utterance, the work is well qualified to make men holy, useful, and happy. Christian Union: or, Practical Suggestions for Promoting the Exercise and Manifestation of Brotherly Love, among the various Denominations of Evangelical Protestants; respectfully and earnestly submitted to the Ministers and Members of the Churches. By J. Leifchild, D.D. 12mo. pp. 48. T. Ward and Co. -An excellent tract, which we have great pleasure in recommending. Essays on some of the Prophecies of Holy Scripture, which remain to be ful filled. By E. G. Marsh, A.M., Canon of Southwell, &c. Essay the First. On the First Resurrection. 8vo. pp. 32. Seeleys. Essays, &c. By E. G. Marsh, &c. Essay the Second. On the Day of Judgment. 8vo. pp. 31. Seeleys. These "Essays" refer to a volume of Lectures, by certain Clergymen of the "Personal Reign" school, and are in opposition to their statements. Without any particular profundity, of which, perhaps, neither the subject, as considered under one aspect, nor the opponents, admitted, they are calmly and impressively argumentative. Amongst the Wesleyans, there is no particular call for such refutations; but in many parts of the Anglican Church, they may be circulated advantageously. At the same time, we cannot help saying, that these Essays should have been put into one pamphlet. By a little typographical management, this might have been done with not the slightest enlargement of size. Two sheets would have held the whole. RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. CHAPEL OPENING, AT THURLES, IN IRELAND. ON March 1st, a very neat and commodious Wesleyan chapel was opened in Thurles, in the Roscrea Circuit, Ireland, by the Rev. Messrs. Croggon and Reilly, who preached very excellent and appropriate sermons, Mr. Croggon from Gen. xxviii. 17, and Mr. Reilly from John i. 29. The building is thirty-four feet by twenty-five; and will afford sittings for about one hundred and thirty persons. There is a very good school-room; there are also apartments for a Master under it. Mr. Croggon intends as soon as possible to fix a suitable person here; and in no part of Ireland, so far as a scriptural education is concerned, is a school more wanted. It is one of the strong-holds of Popery in the far-famed county of Tipperary. The building does great credit to the architect, Mr. Tinsley, of Clonmel, and to Mr. Lester, of Thurles. Through the perseverance and indefatigable exertions of the latter, indeed, the house has been completed. The cost is £350; of which the sum of £250 has been raised, leaving a debt of only one hundred pounds. It is about thirty years since the Wesleyan Ministers commenced preaching in Thurles, during which time Mr. Lester and his excellent wife have been the ardentlyattached and unwavering friends of Methodism there. In one of the rooms of his house, religious service was conducted nearly the whole of that time; and this was under circumstances not only of personal insult, but of considerable pecuniary loss, arising from exclusive dealing, &c. With our additional advantages, we trust we shall enjoy a larger share of the prospering blessing of Almighty God. ROBERT BRUCE. VARIETIES. INSCRIPTION ON THE ROSETTASTONE. Another discovered at Meroe. -To those who remember the value of the inscription on the Rosetta-stone, imperfect as it was, as affording to Champollion and Dr. Young the clue for the labyrinth of Egyptian hieroglyphics, the following information will be as interesting, as it is important to those who are actually engaged in these not only difficult but perplexing investigations: We rejoice to announce the most important discovery which has probably ever yet been made in the records and literature of ancient Egypt. Every reader is acquainted with the history of the celebrated Rosetta-stone, and the happy surmise of Dr. Young, that the trilingual inscriptions on that interesting monument were three versions of the same subject. Following out this idea, mutilated as all the Egyptian part of the stone is, he found that what remained, and could be deciphered, was identical with the Greek text. Hence our grand key to the translation of the hieroglyphic characters, and hieratic writings found among the relics of Egypt, on rocks, on the walls of buildings of every kind, on mummy-cases, and on papyri; and it is evident that whatever could extend or add to this key, must be of the utmost value. "It was interpreted, that the Rosetta inscription had also been set up in other temples; and the learned expressed a hope that, in the course of time, one or more of them might reward the research of zealous antiquaries. That hope has been fulfilled. Dr. Lepsius has discovered another copy of the Rosetta inscription at Meroe. The hieroglyphic part is unusually perfect; and so, we are informed, is the other Egyptian writing. Now, then, the three legends may be compared throughout; and we hesitate not to say, that this is likely to create a great revolution, by a vast accession to our means of knowledge in the literature and history of the country, so truly called the cradle of mankind. It is a gratifying circumstance, that the noble expedition of the King of Prussia should have met with this return. Copies of the inscription have, we understand, been made for Berlin; but the main fact was communicated by letter to his Excellency the Chevalier Bunsen, the Prussian Minister in London."-Literary Gazette. VARIATIONS OF TIME.-Among the matters incidentally introduced at the last meeting of the British Association, was the subject of the propriety of employing a uniform scale of time along the different lines of railway in the kingdom, by the adoption of the time of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, through which passes the first meridian of longitude employed by British Geographers. The difference of longitude, even in England, causes a very considerable variation in time in different parts of the country; and the results of ninety-one chronometrical measurements were stated by way of illustration. (As 360 degrees are equal to 24 hours, 15 degrees are equal to 1 hour, and 1 degree to 4 minutes.) East of Greenwich, as the places come earlier to the meridian, time is before it, or fast; while, west of Greenwich, as the places come later to the meridian, time is after it, or slow. In Cambridge, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, and the eastern half of Sussex, time is before Greenwich, that is, too fast, in relation to Greenwich time; while, in the other counties, lying to the west, the time is after Greenwich, that is, too slow. Thus, when the sun-dial indicates noon at Greenwich, it will be 5' 16" past twelve at Dover; while at Southampton it will be 5' 36" short of twelve. The following is a list of some of the places mentioned :-East of Greenwich, or too fast: Paris, 9′ 21′′; Dover, 5' 16"; Hastings, 2′ 30′′; TunbridgeWells, 1' 1"; Brighton, 0′ 32". West of Greenwich, or too slow: St. Paul's, 023"; Peterborough, 0' 58"; HamptonCourt, 1' 20"; Beverley, 1′ 42′′; Lincoln, 2′ 4′′; Northampton, 3' 36"; York and Portsmouth, 4′ 24′′; Southampton, 5' 36"; Coventry, 6' 1'; Leeds, 6′ 4′′; Warwick, 6' 20"; Birmingham, 7′ 23′′; Manchester, 9' 0"; Appleby, 10′ 0′′; Shrewsbury, 10′ 56′′; Kendal, 11' 0"; Lancaster, 11' 20"; Liverpool, 11′ 30′′; Chester, 11' 32"; Oswestry, 12′ 8′′; Edinburgh, 12′ 43′′; Holyhead, 16′ 14′′; Carmarthen, 17′ 16′′; Cardigan, 18′ 40"; Truro, 20′ 6′′; Falmouth, 20′ 12′′; Dublin, 25' 31".-Railway Times. SOVEREIGNS OF EUROPE.-On a general glance at the ages of Monarchs and ruling Princes, of the fifty-two Sovereigns of Europe, four are upwards of seventy years old; the King of Sweden, eighty-one; the King of Hanover, se venty-two; the King of the French, se venty; the Pope, seventy. Above sixty, the King of Wurtemburg, the Elector of Hesse Cassel, the Grand Dukes of Hesse Darmstadt, Mecklenburg Strelitz, Aldenburg, and Saxe Weimar. Above fifty, the Emperor of Austria, the Kings of Bavaria, Denmark, Belgium, and Holland. Above forty, the Emperor of Russia, the Kings of Prussia, Saxony, and Sardinia, and the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Above thirty, the King of Naples. Above twenty, Queen Victoria, the Sultan, the King of Greece, the Queen of Portugal, the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin, and the Duke of Nassau. Under twenty, but one,-the Queen of Spain, who is but thirteen and a half. The western world is the region of republics. The only Sovereign is the Emperor of Brazil; still a boy,-eighteen his last birth-day.-Public Papers. QUEEN ELIZABETH SUFFERING FROM THE TOOTHACHE.-There were found at Islington, concealed in the house of a Catholic Priest, three waxen images of the Queen, and two of her chief Councillors, which it was said were intended to be operated upon in a diabolical manner for her destruction. Much at the same time Her Majesty was attacked with such grievous toothache, that nothing could mitigate the torture she endured; and she obtained no rest, either by night or day. Some persons attributed these sufferings to the malign magic that had been employed against her. Her Physicians held a consultation on the royal malady; and, instead of devising a remedy for her relief, fell to disputing among themselves on the cause of her indisposition, and the medicines most advisable to use. The Lords of the Council then took the matter in hand; and decided on sending for an "outlandish Physician, of the name of John Antony Fenatus," who was celebrated for curing this agonizing pain; but as it was a perilous thing to intrust the sacred person of a Sovereign, so suspicious of plots against her life by poison, as Elizabeth, to the discretion of a foreign practitioner, "who might possibly be a Jew, or even a Papist," they would not permit him to see Her Majesty, but required him to write his prescription. Fenatus composed a long and elaborate Latin letter in reply; declaring, in the first place, his unworthiness to come after such great Physicians; and then prescribing divers remedies, but with the intimation, that if the tooth were hollow, when all was said and done, it was best |