altogether well got up. The 8vo. size, moreover, is more agreeable than the square form which has, in one quarter, been adopted; but that to which we particularly refer is the Notes of the Glasgow Editor, on certain points of doctrine far from unimportant, to which especial value attaches. This volume has been prepared for and passed through the Press under the same editorial care as the previous volumes on the Epistles; and additional Notes, or references to Notes, in the foregoing volumes, are inserted wherever they were thought to be necessary. These, however, are not numerous, forasmuch as there was but little occasion for them in these more practical and experimental General Epistles. Those who, like ourselves, have the preceding volumes, will lose no time in adding this to the number; the total forming ten volumes of invaluable exposition on the Sacred Scriptures. The Undivided Brothers; The Substance of the Sermon delivered on the Occasion of the Death of Lutheran and Frederick Rees. By THOMAS ROBERTS. Snow.

THESE lamented lads were sons of the excellent Mr. Rees, of Llanelly, both drowned while bathing together. Lutheran might have escaped, but for the love which prompted him to cleave to his brother, in consequence of which they found unitedly a watery grave. The Sermon before us is an unpretending but very appropriate memorial of one of the most affecting cases of the sort on record-the death at the same time of two brothers in perfect health, the subjects of intense mutual affection, and the hope of their father's house. The Sermon is such as was meet to the occasion, which will long be remembered with solemn emotion in Llanelly. Christian Regeneration: A Discourse occasioned by the Decease of Mrs. Cuthbert G. Young. By SAMUEL GOODALL, Durham. Partridge and Oakey.

AN appropriate improvement on the death of a very amiable woman, young in life, and not old in grace; but in point of meekness, humility, and spiritual-mindedness, far ahead of many who were in Christ before her. The Memorial, sketched by her husband, is simple, tender, and brief, and just what was becoming the occasion. The Next Generation-a Few Thoughts for Christian Parents. By the Rev. JOSEPH HOOPER. Berger.

THIS is a very solid and sensible homily, corresponding in character, as well as in object, with the recent Address issued by the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland, although by no means equal to it, either in point, variety, or copiousness. It is, however, a good Address.

Stories of Scotland and its Adjacent Islands. By MRS. GILDART. Hall and Co.

MRS GILDART tells a story well, and is careful to select subjects worthy of recital. The present is an interesting volume, light and captivating, such as the most selfish may be prevailed upon to read, and as the most stupid may understand. The closing chapter, on the subject of nationality, is a remarkable specimen of enlightened candour.

Remarkable Delusions; or, Illustrations of Popular Errors. Tract Society.

THE title of this Book gives but an imperfect

idea of its contents, which are both various and important. It is a curious, careful digest of the subject in all its chief branches, opening up a vast field of contemplation. Never was such a body of information on the subject set forth for a few pence. It does credit alike to the writer and the Society, and deserves the particular attention of all young men.

Life and Times of John Wyckliffe. Tract Society. THIS well-worked, interesting, and truthful narrative would be welcome at any time; but, at present, it is particularly seasonable, since it constitutes no mean defence of Protestantism, and no inconsiderable exposure of Popery. It may be received as an introduction to the Protestant History of our country; he who shall have fully mastered even this epitome, will be considerably prepared to go further in the same direction. The closing chapter is particularly excellent. It abounds in the seeds of things, and exceedingly enhances the value of the volume.

Motives to Faith. By B. Glazebrook. Daw. A VERY Worthy companion to the other excellent productions of its devout and intelligent author, and one of the best books of its class, richly deserving circulation among the operative classes and the young.

Christian Almanack. Tract Society. PRESENTING the usual character, with a full measure of the usual excellence in its manifold accompaniments, and a compend of valuable knowledge calculated to be useful, as well as to excite further inquiry.

Little Henry's Holiday at the Great Exhibition. Houlston and Stoneman.

THIS is the latest publication on this subject that has come before us; and certainly, for its purposes, it is by far the most adapted that has yet appeared. The volume divides itself into three Parts: the first comprising conversations, going there; the second walking through; and the third going home. The Illustrations are numerous, and remarkably beautiful, furnishing considerable aid to the juvenile student of the multifarious matters which are presented to him. Although the fact of its preparation for "Little Henry gives it necessarily a juvenile air, yet persons a good deal older than he may considerably profit from the publication, which will give them a tolerable idea of one of the most magnificent spectacles of Modern times.

Miscellaneous Poems, Historical and Descriptive. By N. H. SAdler.

THIS is a juvenile effort, something resembling the first publications both of Pope and of Byron, consisting largely of translations and other effusions upon subjects such as young men of genius generally choose. That Mr. Sadler is endowed with the gift of poetic genius, is incontestible; and with time, attention, toil, experience, and enlarged observation, he has it in his power to attain to a place of no mean respectability. If he aims to be popular, he will do well, however, henceforth to modify his measures. The Alexandrine is always heavy enough, and wisdom will seldom use it. The Spenserian stanza is worth his cultivation, and we think the cast of his mind would find a meet vehicle in it.

THE BRITISH BANNER.

IT is a fact which deserves to be remembered, that the BRITISH BANNER sprung from the CHRISTIAN WITNESS. Once and again the subject of the character and necessity of such a Journal was set forth there, and those to whom the matter belonged respectively urged to take it into consideration; and in due season they did so-candidly acknowledging that, in so doing, they acted upon the above suggestion. Steps having been taken to carry out the proposal, the CHRISTIAN WITNESS, throughout many months, continued to prepare the way by a series of Articles on the subject of Newspaper literature, all pointing to the forthcoming Journal. We state these facts to show the claims of the Congregational Body on the services of the BRITISH BANNER, since to them it owes its very existence. Nor is this all: by them also it has been chiefly supported. It does, indeed, number many subscribers among all denominations, comprising both the Church of England and the Church of Scotland, although more numerously among the Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian Communities; but the mass of the subscribers are from the Independent Body.

Is inquiry made as to the manner in which the BRITISH BANNER has discharged its duties? The reply is, Examine its columns. Let this be done by men of candour and intelligence, and then let such say, whether the most strenuous endeavours have not been made to advance, to the uttermost, every interest of the Independent Body. Let them say if anything has been overlooked, calculated to further that end. We might specify a multitude of points illustrative of the allegation, but to our regular readers it is unnecessary; it would, indeed, be hardly proper, since it would be a virtual impeachment of their judgment and penetration. We trust it is no presumption to express a conviction that those individuals, pastors, Churches, and public bodies, who rendered aid so efficient towards the establishment of the Journal, have seen no reason to regret the part they took, and have sustained no disappointment in their just and reasonable expectations. Those who are most intimately conversant with the nature of such enterprises will be foremost to congratulate all concerned on the success of the undertaking. This success has, indeed, been without parallel in the history of such publications.

The project has served as an experiment on the mind and spirit of the Nonconformist Body, and the result has been, in a very high degree, honourable to them, while most cheering to all who have had to do with the management and

conduct of the BRITISH BANNER. The facts of the experiment will be found in a Prospectus, prefixed to our present Number, which we trust our readers will redeem time deliberately to peruse, as it will disclose to them the history of the past, and also our desires for the future. We hope the result of a perusal will be to stir up all our old friends to a new effort, and to enlist a multitude of new ones. Since we entered the field, death, change of residence and of circumstances, together with emigration, have of course made great havoc in the list of our original subscribers. Multitudes, moreover, are rising up into life, and new families are forming, who ought to have both the CHRISTIAN WITNESS, the CHRISTIAN'S PENNY MAGAZINE, and also the BRITISH BANNER. To keep up with the stream of life, and the course of events, the canvass for Subscribers should never cease; and, perhaps, we have erred in suffering so long a time to pass without repeating our endeavour to enlist enlarged public support.

Will our patrons, then, suffer us to make a suggestion as to the best method of using the Prospectus? We would, then, in the first place, sit down, and, casting about, make a list of those who have not hitherto taken in the BRITISH BANNER, although not in the receipt of any other Paper of the same Class, and who, perhaps, are not even aware of their existence; and we would send them the Prospectus, begging a perusal of it within a day or two, when we would make a friendly call, and act as circumstances might prompt. Were they to do so, twenty or thirty thousand fresh subscribers might, at once, be procured. And why should not this be done? Would it not be a labour of love, a contribution to the welfare of families and the comfort of neighbourhoods? Is not this, in the highest degree, a Religious proceeding, since it is one of the most efficient methods of effecting good, on a great and permanent scale? The Family is the germ of the State-the school of the future citizen-the well-head of the civilization of the age. To purify and quicken with the leaven of truth, beauty, and knowledge, the little circle which clusters around the fireside, and contains the seeds of unimaginable good or evil, is to salt the fountains that in their flow fertilize and make glad the whole face of society.

This is a question which most intimately concerns the Ministers of the Word. It is a great comfort to them to preach to a well-informed congregation. There are a thousand items of intelligence, which it is important a congregation should have, and which cannot be conveyed to them by the pulpit labours of their Pastor, and which they will not seek for themselves.

The well-conducted newspaper is the only means adapted to this end. And besides this, the merely secular information which such a paper conveys to its readers, in its weekly visits, will abundantly compensate for its trifling cost. A good Weekly Journal, where there are children growing up, is a sort of Family Tutor, who will, in the course of a few years, teach a world of necessary knowledge, to be obtained at neither school nor college.

THE PATRIOT.

THE arguments and statements, with reference to the increased circulation of the BRITISH BANNER, contained in the preceding article, are equally applicable to the PATRIOT, through whose columns we had the honour, many years ago, occasionally to address the public on great questions, and it must never be forgotten that it was in the columns of that Journal our Letters appeared which called forth the CHRISTIAN WITNESS, which, in its turn produced, first, the CHRISTIAN'S PENNY MAGAZINE, and then the BRITISH BANNER-so that, in point of fact, the PATRIOT is the "MOTHER OF US ALL.”

We do, therefore, most earnestly trust that the PATRIOT,-the pioneer of all existing Nonconformist Journals,-the PATRIOT, to which British Dissent is under boundless obligation, and which, notwithstanding the severe competition to which it has been subjected, still maintains a strong hold upon the leading portion of the Nonconformist Public,-will, in answer to the just and modest appeal, in our advertising columns, receive a very large accession to its roll of Subscribers at the commencement of the coming year.

THE EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE AND CHRISTIAN WITNESS.

FULL obedience to the precepts of the Sacred Scriptures would constitute our wretched world the abode of universal love. How it strikes at the root of the great master-passion of our race -selfishness ! 66 Seek not every man his own, but every man another's welfare;" "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also upon the things of others." How beautiful!-how lovely! On these principles, all loving, all will be loved; each caring for the other, the other will care for him. But we are not to write a dissertation; our concern is with our Brethren of the Press. There is a universal shortcoming, among all denominations, as to the subject of Periodical Literature. That which ought to rank among the first concerns of the Churches actually takes place with the last. We long to see the Churches wake up to their duty in this important matter; but while solicitous for the Periodical Literature of all the Bodies, as a matter most intimately connected

with the general welfare, and with the advancement of the cause of God, we are especially so for that of our own Community, and, consequently, for our own Publications; and next-if next-to ourselves, we desire health and prosperity to the Evangelical Magazine. Our sense of the importance of the service that publication has rendered to the Church of God is such, that we cannot even attempt to estimate it. Time was, when it had the whole world of English Evangelism to itself, and then its appearance was looked upon as that of a New Star in the firmament, where all was darkness before. It was very extensively read, and everywhere with admiration. Within our remembrance there was a large number of people, and there are some still alive, who recollect its outset, and who delighted to dwell on its excellence. Their admiration was well bestowed; we possess the Magazine from the commencement, and we willingly attest that its excellence was great. Having acquired the needful knowledge of the matter, and been in circumstances to compare the lengthened series at the two ends, we are in a position to form an opinion and deliver a judgment. In doing this, it may be well to specify a given period; we shall, therefore, fix on the first ten years of the Evangelical Magazine, which, by a number of ancient and worthy people, was wont to be eulogized as the golden era, and we hesitate not to say that the journal for that period will by no means admit of advantageous comparison with the volumes of the last ten years. The Evangelical Magazine, as we view the matter, has reached a measure of excellence which leaves little more to be desired in the monthly religious periodical for the many. Theology is eminently sound, thoroughly Scriptural, without defect, and without redundance, avoiding every extreme and embodying every excellence. At such a time as this, who can tell the value of such an organ, extending as it does to every locality of the Empire? Churchmen boast of their Liturgy, rejoicing that whatever may issue from the Pulpit, the Gospel is always in the Desk. Whatever be the merits of this boast, it is certainly something to say that whatever be in the Pulpit of British Nonconformity, there is always health and soundness, the essence and marrow, of the glorious Gospel in its monthly Household Literature. Again,— the Essays of the Evangelical are worthy of its Theology-always sound, always practical-singularly combining the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove. Full of charity to all who hold the Head, its views of the spiri tual nature of the Kingdom of Christ are thoroughly Scriptural, and in harmony with those of the most enlightened Nonconformists; and these views, when circumstances prompt, are never concealed, but boldly exhibited, and

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vigorously enforced. Again, while abounding in compassion to the captive millions of the kingdom of Antichrist, it is intensely Protestant, but that Protestantism is full of the light of libe rality and the spirit of justice. While its piety would have attracted a Boyle, its patriotism would have charmed a Locke; and the spirit of a Howard would have rested in sweet complacence on its philanthropy.

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But these high attributes and felicities are not the chief distinguishing characteristics of the publication. Its grand feature is its Missionary Department. Most amply has it earned its designation, the Evangelical Magazine. has done incomparably more than any other existing organ now extant, to nourish and extend the spirit of Missions, and to record the triumphs of the Cross. Its Missionary intelligence is invaluable; to that, the best of Modern Missionary Institutions, the London Missionary Society, it has rendered service which it is difficult adequately to estimate.

Such are our general views of the character, claims, and services of the Evangelical Magazine, and with these views it will be easy to conceive of the feeling we cherish towards itself and its Editor. Among all living men we know of few combining in so large a measure all the attributes required for the efficient management of such a publication; and we know of no publication furnishing a field so congenial to the tastes, and so suited to the talents, habits, attainments, and spirit of the Editor.

What, then, it may be asked, do you desire for the Evangelical Magazine? We desire circulation co extensive with the families of the British Evangelical Churches. We cannot cherish a wish either more pious or more patriotic. There is that in the Evangelical Magazine which fits it for every community. It sails on the broad Atlantic of Protestantism; its chief theme is the "Common Salvation." Pious Churchmen of both Establishments, Presbyterians, Methodists, Independents, and Baptists, and the whole Nonconformist Body in all its shades, will find the Evangelical suited to their tastes, although, when occasion requires, it hoists its various flags of Independency, Voluntaryism, and Pado Baptism; yet still such occasions are, of course, unfrequent; and, then, the spirit and manner of the exhibition is such as can reasonably offend no man who is not a bigot. It is, therefore, a Magazine for all that love the truth as it is in Jesua.

From the decisive denominational character of the CHRISTIAN WITNESS, and its ayowed and interminable antagonism to Ecclesiastical Establishments, it cannot reasonably aspire to keep company throughout the universal Church with the Evangelical Magazine, whose character is such that even a Bishop may, without horror, admit it to his palace, and a parson without fear may commend it to his flock; while, were the CHRISTIAN WITNESS to appear, it is probable the prelate might invoke the aid of the constable to turn the bearer out. But although we can neither ask nor expect to accompany the Evangelical Magazine in its peaceful and comparatively neutral career, we do sincerely and earnestly ask that to the utmost possible extent it may accompany us. In all that constitutes its matter-spirit, scope, and aim, it and the CHRISTIAN WITNESS are thoroughly one, and they are, therefore, both, to all intents and purposes, the Magazines of the Independent Body. In nothing do they differ, unless in the appropriation of their profits; and the difference here is of a character to constitute the basis of a union rather than a severance. It exhibits in its humane provisions the united claims of both sexes. While the CHRISTIAN WITNESS looks after the men of God, who have borne the burden and the heat of the day, and aids the younger brethren in providing for the time to come, the Evangelical Magazine does the selfsame thing by those "who are widows indeed, and desolate," who, having acted as companions in labour of those who are no more, are now waiting the hour of their dismissal. In this light we love to contemplate both Publications, and we trust our friends, while exerting themselves to further the interests of the CHRISTIAN WITNESS, will not forget the merits and claims of the Evangelical Magazine.

We can hardly express the gratification it has given us to hear casually, since the above was written, that at the recent Meeting of the Trustees of the Evangelical Magazine, completing the twenty-seventh year of Dr. Morison's Editorial labours, they presented to that Gentleman, as a token of fraternal regard and appreciation of valuable service, a Time-piece, toge her with a Purse of 110 Guineas. We understand the occasion was one of the deepest interest, and hope we shall be able to give particulars in our next, since these are among the events which ought to be handed down to posterity.

KOSSUTH.The great Metropolitan, we might almost say, English event of the month, has been the visit and perambulations of Kossuth, to whose presence a charm has been attached,

such as had no precedent or parallel in the case of any foreigner in our times, or, perhaps, in any times. In him all the qualities of the highest and pre-eminent popularity unite; while his

talents are of the most exalted order, and thoroughly cultivated, his knowledge is vast and varied, and his eloquence such as rarely falls to the lot of the sons of men. Even in a language with which he is but imperfectly acquainted, he is mighty as an Orator, although, doubtless, much of the excitement produced by his speeches arose from his theme, and the personal perils he had encountered in behalf of his country. His conduct as Governor was such as could not fail to commend him, in the highest degree, to the hearts of Englishmen. His whole proceedings were so stamped with justice, with philanthropy, with patriotism, and a merciful moderation, that to read was to admire. In war, he was brave with wisdom; and in victory, clemency itself; great in power, he became greater in slavery, and his crowning excellence was his personal purity, which appears to proceed from personal piety. When occasion served, he spoke here as a religious man: most strikingly was this feature of his character brought forth, when Mr. Charles Reed (son of Dr. Reed), in the name of a devout and fair constituency, presented him with a copy of the Sacred Scriptures. From first to last his deportment has been beauty itself, and the whole of his intercourse, in England, in the highest degree satisfactory to all concerned. He left on the morning of the 20th ult., a little after midnight, for the United States. We shall give a sketch of the life and career of this extraordinary man in our next Number.

THE CONTINENT.-Things remain everywhere much as they were a month ago. France, as

usual, is the centre of solicitude, and the point to which all eyes are directed. There seems a probability of contest, perhaps convulsion, either in connection with the Electoral Law or the Election of President. Fears have begun to take possession of those who were witnesses of the previous Revolution, a number of whom, we have the means of knowing, have already left to spend the winter in England, full of apprehensions for the peace of Paris. In the course of the last few weeks we have, from various quarters, had important intelligence from Germany, all attesting the deplorable state of Protestantism in that region. Everything is corroborative of the views set forth by the Rev. John Howard Hinton, in his "Tour," just published. It is clearly established that the great body even of Protestant Ministers are infidel in sentiment, while worldly in deportment.

SOUTH AFRICA.-The War still goes on, and the Colonists, in many cases, have been serious sufferers from the incursion of the Hottentots and Kaffirs. Fresh troops have been put forth, but from the nature of the warfare, armies are comparatively useless. What can military bodies do with such a people, extended through so vast a territory? Sir Andries Stockenstrom has returned, it having been considered by physicians hazardous to attempt to spend the winter in England. Perhaps his presence as the potent friend of all parties-a man of truth, justice, and peace-may be more useful there, than here. The venerable Dr. Philip is no more; he died a fortnight after the decease of the Rev. J. J. Freeman.

OPENING OF A NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL, SUNDERLAND.

THE new and spacious building called Ebenezer Chapel, erected for the Church and Congregation, connected with the ministry of the Rev. R. W. McAll, was opened for public worship on Thursday, the 13th of November.

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most eligible site, in the centre of the town, and though simple and inexpensive, presents an aspect of neatness and even elegance,- the Italian style being carried out in every part, both externally and internally. It is calculated to seat comfortably nearly 1,100 persons. Behind the chapel are several vestries, and a commodious lecture or school-room, which will seat 350 adults. The entire cost of the erection, including painting, lighting, warming, &c, will not, it is believed, exceed £2,500.

A prayer meeting, numerously attended, was held on Wednesday evening, the 12th, and on the morning of the 13th, the Rev. Dr. Raffles, of Liverpool, addressed with great and hallowed effect, a very full congregation from 2 Cor. ix.

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An excellent sermon was preached in the afternoon by the Rev. Samuel M'All, of Nottingham, from Isa. vi. 1-9. In the evening the building was crowded to excess, and the Rev. Dr. Vaughan, of Manchester, delivered a discourse of singular power as bearing on the tendencies of the times, from Acts xix. 19, 20. Several ministers of the town and neighbourhood took part in the devotional exercises. The day will long be remembered by those who were

privileged to attend its solemn and delightful engagements.

The opening services were continued on Sabbath the 16th. The Rev. Dr. Leifchild, of London, preached morning and evening with all his wonted energy and faithfulness, and in the afternoon the Rev. S. McAll addressed a deeply-interested audience on the words, "Peace be within thee." The congregations were very large throughout the day; in the evening hundreds were unable to obtain admission. Dr. Halley, of Manchester, Dr. Alexander, of Edinburgh, and the Rev. A. Jack, of North Shields, are engaged for the further services connected with the occasion.

NEW INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, BACUP,

LANCASHIRE.

ON Wednesday, the 5th of November, the above neat, substantial, and commodious chapel was opened for Divine worship, when two sermons were preached; that in the morning by the Rev. Dr. Raffles, of Liverpool; and that in the evening by the Rev. Dr Halley, of Manchester. The following ministers took part in the devotional services:-the Rev. Messrs. Poore, of Manchester; Harrison, of Heywood; and Stephens, of Todmorden.

In the afternoon of the same day, a public dinner was provided in the Mechanics' Institute; after which, the meeting was presided over by J. Woodward, Esq, of Manchester, and addressed