name." Other awful calamities have been the result of this gale.

FRANCE.

The Archives du Christianisme contains the following pleasing intelligence: "There has just been formed at Vervey, in the canton of Vaud, a Society for the Sanctification of the Sabbath, which proposes to employ every means in its power for endeavouring to lead all classes religiously to observe the Sabbath. It will only act by persuasive measures, without having recourse to any of constraint.' Among the means to be used, the new society enumerates prayer, example, the individual efforts of each of its members, the publication of tracts on the subject, and the formation of local societies in other parts of the canton. This society, upon whose labours we implore the blessing of Him who is Lord also of the Sabbath, appears to us a joyful sign of the advancement of God's kingdom in the canton of Vaud, and an earnest of its future progress in this country. Observation shows that there is an intimate and very exact relation between true piety and respect for the Lord's-day."

In the Royal library at Paris, is a superb proof before the letters of that beautiful engraving of the Holy Family, by Edelinck, after Raphael. The picture was presented by the painter to Francis I., and the engraving was ordered by Louis XIV. Only two of these proofs are known to be in ex

istence; one, which was recently sold in London at the Duke of Buckingham's sale, and which fetched 2,300 francs (927.); and the other at Vienna, in the collection of Prince Charles.

VAN DIEMAN'S LAND. The Rev. Mr. Rusden, lately arrived, has drawn up a plan for the foundation and future management of a Colonial College at Hobart Town, which has received the sanction of Governor Arthur, and the gentlemen of the committee who met to consult upon it. The building, it is said, is to be erected on Macquarie Point.

AMERICA.

TENESSEE. The following is a clause in the constitution of this state, which has been recently adopted; we wish we could see something like it in Britain: -'Any person who shall fight a duel, or knowingly be the bearer of a challenge for that purpose, or be an aider or abetter in fighting a duel, shall be deprived of the right to hold any office of honour or profit in this state."

NEW YORK.-There are now in the state of New York alone, seven railway companies, all incorporated since the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester railway, whose united capitals make nearly thirty millions of dollars, about six millions sterling.

This is the season for making presents; and we are going to ask a favour from our readers on behalf of their ministers. It is, that they will instantly lay out thirteen shillings in the purchase of the second edition of "Sturtevant's Preacher's Manual; or Lectures on Preaching," and send it in a kind way to the pastor with whose instructions they are favoured. Whether the minister be old or young, but especially if he be young, we are sure he will thank

them. No book previously published on the subject possesses half its value. Its science, if we may use such a word, its doctrines, and its spirit, are all that we could wish them to be. It is published by Richard Baynes.

"The Family Almanack for 1835," published by Ward and Co., has been prepared with considerable care, and

will be found to contain much that is valuable, long after the year, for which it is designed, has expired. In addition to what is peculiar to an Almanack, this little pocket gem contains a very important table from Townsend's Arrangement of the Bible, by the use of which the whole of the holy volume may be read during the year in strict chronological order.

"Daily Manna. a text of Scripture and verse of Poetry for every day in the year," by the same publishers, is uniformly printed with the Family Almanack, and may be had bound up with it. It is equally adapted for every year, and presents a rich combination of doctrinal, practical, and devotional piety.

Among the many works published by the Religious Tract Society, are to be found a series called "Missionary Records," describing the countries where Christian Missions have been planted, and recording the progress they have made. We have before us the third of the series, which relates to "China, Burmah, Ceylon, &c.," and can warmly recommend it as condensing much very important information, and presenting it to the public in a way which must prove interesting to all, especially to the young, who are carefully studying Geography. Small neat maps would be an important addition to the work.

"Pietas Privata; the Book of Private Devotion; a series of prayers and meditations. With an Introductory Essay on Prayer, chiefly from the writings of Hannah More," published by Nisbet, is a very evangelical and judicious selection from the best writers, and appears to us well adapted to answer the purpose of its editor. The public have shown their attachment to it, for it has already reached the fifth edition.

Another little book, by the same editor, and quite as valuable as the last, ought to be named; it is called, "Daily Communings, spiritual and devotional." It is a selection of the best and most

"Religious Letters, by the eminently pious and learned Rev. Samuel Rutherford, Professor of Divinity, St. Andrew's," in the seventeenth century, the very best edition of which has been just published by the Religious Tract Society. So long as scriptural piety is found in our world, this book will be read, and will be most prized by those who have made the greatest progress in the way to heaven.

"Todd's Lectures to Children ; familiarly illustrating important truth," reprinted from the American edition, by the Religious Tract Society, is a beautifully simple and evangelical little volume, which will interest and instruct multitudes of the young, to whom we cordially commend it.

Few female writers of the present day excite more interest, or accomplish more good, than Charlotte Elizabeth, a lady all of whose works discover considerable talent, and, many of them, ardent piety. The Religious Tract and Book Society for Ireland have recently published two of her interesting works, entitled, "Grumbling," and, "The Visit." They are both of them admirably adapted for a very extensive circulation, which we hope they will meet with.

"The Change necessary for the enjoyment of Heaven: a Sermon, occasioned by the death of W. H. Lacon, by JOHN KELLY, with a brief Memorial, by J. B.WILLIAMS, Esq. LL.D., F.S.A." the second edition of which is before us, is really one of the most elegant productions we have seen for some time. It is admirably adapted to place in the hands of well-educated young persons, who cannot possibly object either to its sentiments or style, while the hope that many of them will seriously ay its important instructions to heart.