constitution may be amended by a majority of the members present at any annual meeting; such meeting to be held on the first Wednesday of June.

12. Any mother who is prepared to subscribe to these articles, can become a member by sending her name and those of all her children, to the recording secretary; and so continue until she unites with some other association, or withdraws her name from the register. No other person can have the privilege of membership; but all who wish may attend the meeting of the association.

It is recommended to every member to spend the anniversary of the birth of each of her children in fasting and prayer with that child. May He who

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giveth liberally and upbraideth not," ever preside in our meetings, and grant unto each of us a teachable, affectionate, and humble temper, that no root of bitterness spring up to prevent our improvement or interrupt our meeting. The promise is to us, and to our children. (Acts ii. 39.) We have publicly given up our children to God; his holy name has been pronounced over them; let us see to it that we do not cause his sacred name to be treated with contempt. May Christ put his own Spirit within us, so that our children may never have occasion to say, "What do ye more

than others ?"

It is recommended, also, that those under our care, and in our employment, be particularly remembered at the throne of grace, at our meetings and in our closets.

EDUCATION. We are happy to learn that a gentleman, in New York, has devoted a large sum of money to establish a seminary for the education of young men of colour in the United States.

AFRICA.

The Rev. J. Leighton Wilson, who has recently returned from an exploring tour on the western coast of Africa, states that some of the natives in the northern part of Liberia have very lately invented written syllabic characters, in which that people can read and write their own language with very little instruction from the inventors. May not this be one of the means which the God of providence will use to diffuse in those dark places of the earth

the knowledge of the glorious Gospel of his Son, Jesus Christ?

From a letter dated March, 1834, we learn some of the latest particulars relative to the black colony at Liberia. It appears that the settlers amount to about four thousand, and possess by treaty, from their neighbour natives, a territory stretching two hundred miles along the coast, and thirty inward. So great is the fame of the new settlement among the Africans, that two tribes have placed themselves under the protection of its government, and sent their children to be educated and civilized at the schools of the new colonists. The two allied tribes amount in number to about twenty thousand; so that it may be said, without the smallest exaggeration, that the colony is advancing with unparalleled success, and has already made its way felt, by spreading the arts of life into the interior of the continent.

THE EAST.

Throughout the whole of the Mongolian nations, from Japan to Bengal, including about 500,000,000 people, or more than half the human race, the rod is the grand panacea. This instrument of rule and punishment, under its various appellations of bamboo, cane, cudgel, or birch, is in these countries at work from morning till night, and from night till morning. The grand patriarch canes his first minister; the prime minister canes the secretary of state; the secretaries of state admonish lords of the treasury, by belabouring their backs; these enforce their orders to the first lord of the admiralty, by applying what is equal to a cat-o'-ninetails. Generals cane field-officers, and field-officers the captains and subalterns. Of course the common soldiers of the celestial army are caned ad libitum by every body. Then husbands cane their wives, and wives cane their children. In short, the Mongolians may be truly described as a well-flogged race.

JERUSALEM.

The following is an extract of a letter, dated Beyrout, May 11:-I am sorry to inform you of a serious loss of life, at Jerusalem, in the Church of the

Sepulchre. From 15,000 to 20,000 pilgrims, as I am informed, were assembled this year at the fete. Hundreds of them slept in the church the night before that on which the holy fire appears, and during the day thousands were wedged together within its walls; the aged and the young, men, women, and children, standing four hours without sustenance, and inhaling a contaminated and glowing atmosphere. At length, moans were heard in different parts, and a heaving excitement was observed, till, when the flame appeared, the whole mass made a simultaneous movement towards the Holy Sepulchre-thousands of torches were instantly illuminated, the air became as rarified as fire, and nature, overstrained and exhausted, gave way; numbers fainted, were borne along, fell, and were trod upon. The attempt to save them, precipitated others in their fate. The screams and excitement caused those near the door

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to seek their escape. Their example gave a panic to the whole mass, and now a scene of death and disorder ensued beyond description. Ibrahim Pacha, who had descended to the body of the church, was borne out by the overwhelming force, in the arms of some men, exhausted and nearly overAll consideration for the prostrate and suffering was lost in the wild sense of self-preservation; the young, the aged, women, the fainting and the fallen, were trod under foot by the outrushing multitude; and the last eye that turned to glance upon the vacant scene of tumult, beheld the vast aisles of the Holy Church strewed with the dead and dying pilgrims. The lowest statement gives the loss of 150 lives; one, which is respectable, between 200 and 300; and report says, that nearly

400 have been lost; among them many of the Egyptian soldiers, and some officers.

GREECE.

As illustrative of the awful ravages of war, we find in Le Sauveur, a Greek and French Journal, published at Nauplia, the melancholy statement, that whereas the district of Argolis and Corinth contained more than 600,000 inhabitants, its population is now reduced to 89,130. The district of Nauplia, says the writer, contains one principal town, one market town, twentyfour villages, and 2,551 families; Corinthia-thirteen market towns, eightythree villages, and 5,553 families; the province of Trezene-one principal town, nineteen villages, and twenty-one families; Hydra-one principal town, one hamlet, and 2,663 families; and lastly, the province of Hermoine-two principal towns, two market towns, two villages, in all 17,826 families; which, calculating each at five individuals, gives the above-mentioned number.

RUSSIA.

On July 11, Tula, one of the most handsome and populous of the Russian provincial capitals, was awfully desolated by a conflagration which began in a private house. Nine churches, 670 private buildings, with market houses, &c., were destroyed. About the same time, a fire occurred in Moscow, the damage occasioned by which amounted The to several millions of roubles. houses in Russia are constructed with wood, which partly accounts for these frequent calamities.

"Memoirs of the Rev. W. H. Angas, ordained a Missionary to Sea-faring Men;" by the Rev. F. A. Cox, LL.D., &c., published by Ward and Co., presents an amiable and zealous man in the pursuit of persevering labours for the welfare of the human race, in a light which commands admiration and imitation. The work breathes its author's amiable spirit, and is adapted for much

usefulness. We should like to see the "Nautical Aphorisms" printed separately for the use of sea-faring men. The volume is well adapted for book societies, especially in sea-port towns.

"Heaven Unveiled; or, Views of Immortal Life and Glory" by JOSEPH

FREEMAN; is a very neatly printed volume, containing eight essays on the different views given us in the sacred volume of the heavenly state. Good sense and scriptural piety pervade the whole work, which cannot be read with devout feeling without considerable profit.

We are glad to see that the talented author of "The Sacred Harp" has just published a second series of that work in the same beautiful form and style which distinguished his first selection. He has a correct taste and clear views of Divine truth, and we hope, therefore, that the public will extend to this volume the same patronage which was given to its predecessor. The piece commenced on page 19, which is ascribed to Montgomery, was certainly written by Edmeston.

Jacob Abbott, of America, is already known to our readers as the author of "The Young Christian," "The Corner Stone," and "Parental Duties." The Religious Tract Society have re-published an interesting volume of his, called, "The Fire-side; or, the Duties and Enjoyments of Family Religion." It discovers the usual features of the piety and style of this talented author, and appears to us adapted to please and to profit its readers.

"Manly Piety in its Realizations," by the Rev. R. Philip, is the closing volume of that popular author's series of Guides for the young. The extent to which his works have sold, shows the public readiness to listen to his instructions; and we sincerely pray that multitudes of our readers may be led by them into the way of peace. We are happy to know that these works have been already reprinted in the United States.

The Rev. Thomas Keyworth has recently published a very pretty volume in 18mo., called "The Juvenile Philosopher." It relates to the SteamEngine, the Orrery, and the Tellurian. The simplicity of its style, the soundness of its philosophy, and the piety which is ingeniously made to pervade

its pages, will introduce it to many Christian families. It is sold by Unwin, St. Peter's-alley, Cornhill.

"A Brief Sketch of the Present State and Future Expectation of the Jews; in a Letter addressed to his Christian Friends," by RIDLEY H. HERSCHELL, sold by the same publisher as the preceding, is a little volume which has already reached its third edition. It shows the anxious concern of the author on behalf of his brethren, developes many affecting facts relative to their ignorance and bad morals, and attempts to rouse Christians to consistency and zeal. We cordially wish it success.

"Bible Biography; a Selection of Ancient Scripture Lives, for Young Persons," by the Rev. JOHN CAMPBELL, of Kingsland, may be advantageously introduced into all the families of our friends. It partakes of the leading features of its author's former productions, and will be welcomed as blending important facts with instructive interest. The volume is sold by Ward and Co.

"The Book of Family Worship," by the editor of "The Sacred Harp," published by Wakeman, of Dublin, is a very handsomely printed pocket volume of family prayers for three weeks, and of occasional and general forms for different occasions. It is correct in its general principles, devotional in its spirit, and well worthy of being used by those who prefer a form to a free address at the throne of mercy. The editor will pardon our giving him a hint, that we never heard a Dissenter, in praying for his pastor, use the phrase, 66 our ministering servant." We believe the Dissenters regard their pastors as the servants of God.

"Village Conversations; or, Things Worth Considering;" by a VILLAGE PASTOR; presents much very profitable instruction and admonition, in a very attractive style. Its author knows well the condition of society, the workings of human depravity, and the remedies which Divine revelation provides for the woes

of man. We hope that his labours of love will be crowned with the Divine blessing.

"The Beauties of the Vicar of Landovery; or, Light from the Welshman's Candle," with notes, by the Rev. JOHN BULMER, of Haverfordwest, a second edition of which lies on our table, is a volume which has excited considerable interest, and very properly called forth the praises of very many of the reviewers. The text shows the piety and original talent of the author, while the notes prove the correct judgment of the editor. None of our readers can read it without advantage, nor can they ever regret the time devoted to its perusal. We hope, however, that a future edition may present a more handsome appearance. The book is sold in London by Holdsworth and Ball.

"The Elements of the British Constitution," written by the Rev. J. D. SCHOMBERG, B.A., and published by Longman and Co., is a small but very comprehensive and useful volume, describing to young persons the constitution of the British government. No other volume on the subject gives so much information in so concise a manner and so small a space.

The Religious Tract Society have just published a very neat edition of "Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress," in 32mo., with very neat engravings, which is sold for one and fourpence. We heard a gentleman say that now every good boy and girl in the kingdom ought to receive from their parents or teachers a copy of this beautiful book; we think so too; and doubt not but that if our young readers make a fair representation of the matter in the proper quarter, the book will be forthwith ordered.

"A Journey to Salem," an allegory, by the Rev. JOHN THORNTON, is the second edition of a little book which we remember to have read with interest on its first publication some years ago. We

are glad to see it brought again before the public, and hope that our young friends will, in more senses than one, become well acquainted with it.

In addition to the works mentioned in our last, relating to the abolition of slavery, we may now mention that the Rev. W. UPTON, of St. Alban's, has published a sermon, entitled "The Memorable Day," sold by Ward and Co. It is full of interesting remarks, and breathes feelings in perfect harmony with the Gospel of Christ. We hope this will not be the last production we shall receive from Mr. Upton's pen.

LITERARY NOTICES.

Preparing for Publication.

"A Selection of Three Hundred Psalm Tunes," suitable for congregational and family worship, and adapted to the hymn-books in general use in churches and chapels, arranged for four voices, with a separate accompaniment for the organ or pianoforte. The whole newly harmonized by Vincent Novello, Esq., and other eminent composers, with many originals by Novello, Samuel Wesley, Samuel Webb, Horsley, Atwood, and others contributed expressly for this work. In three parts. The first is expected to be ready by the first of November.

"Israel; or, a Plain Illustration of the Exodus out of Egypt." By the Rev. R. GRACE. By Subscription.

Just Published.

"Redemption; or, the New Song in Heaven, the Test of Truth and Duty on Earth." By the Rev. R. PHILIP, of Maberly Chapel.

"A Sermon, on the Death of Mr. T. W. Perry." By the Rev. J. GARWOOD, B.A., Minister of Wheler's Chapel.

As a companion to "Jessamine Cottage," "Clematis Cottage, an Account of the Conversion of a Profligate Son, and the Afflictions of his Mother;" adapted as a present to the Young. Cloth 1s., with a frontispiece.