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philosophy, a more excellent theology than that of father Fulgentius and his priests, may yet triumph in this spot. The Recollet. You heretic! I excommunicate you; I am going to matins.

Marcus Aurelius. And I to rejoin the sages and heroes from Elysium.

GLEANINGS.

Johnson's Monument to Caxton, &c. Although we give, to this curious print, the title of "Caxton's Monument," it forms but a small portion of the picture, and stands at the extremity of a Mosaic pavement, discovered through a vista formed by a colonnade of pillars on each side, which are surmounted by a vaulted arch. Indeed, the whole may be fitly termed a perspective view of the monument, which appears as though placed at the end of a cathedral aisle. The entire fabric is formed of no less than 60,000 pieces of moveable type, and the pillars and roof of the arch, with every other portion of the performance, are garnished with more than 150 different descriptions of flowers, formed into various compartments, and distributed with equal attention to symmetrical arrangement and striking contrast. Though the maxim ne plus ultra may not, in strict truth, be applied to this unique performance, that of ne plus adhuc may. If any confidence can be placed in the remark of a certain reviewer, who, in the course of a very irrational attack on the Typographia of Mr. Johnson, described the art of printing being as yet in its infancy, it is matter of doubt whether this beautiful specimen of typography will not be greatly exceeded when the art shall have arrived at maturity; but it is beyond all doubt, that nothing of the art, combining so much skill and ingenuity with so much symmetry and effect, has hitherto been produced. It would be vain, within our short limits, to attempt a description of Mr. Johnson's production; and we refer all who are curious in such matters to the plate itself, which may be procured at the printsellers for five shillings, a price by no means extravagant, when the unavoidably great expenses of its execution are considered.

Information to Gardeners.-The following method of driving worms, caterpillars, and all other insects, from trees, is said to have been practised in America with great success. Bore a hole into the trunk of the tree to the heart, fill it with sulphur, stopping up the extremity with a well-fitted plug. A tree about eight inches in diameter, requires a hole large enough to admit the little finger. This proportion must be observed for larger or smaller trees. The success of this experiment has been known to follow in forty-eight hours, but though more time be sometimes required, it was never known to fail.

Animal Heat.-As the temperature of the human body is known to increase when man enters a warm climate, and to diminish when he inhabits a colder region, may not this fact account for the varied complexions observable in the different tribes of mankind?

To Preserve Stuffed Birds, &c. from the Depredations of Insects.-Put rectified oil of turpentine in a bladder, tying the orifice closely with a waxed string. Place the bladder, thus filled, in the box with the birds, or tie it to the pedestal on which they are perched in a case. The turpentine fills the case with a strong smell, and produces the effect desired. This method has been successfully employed in the museum in the university of Edinburgh.

American Antiquities. In the State of Ohio, many indications have lately been discovered, which indisputably prove, that the country was once inhabited by a people who had made considerable advances in several of the useful arts, to which the tribes of modern Indians are entire strangers.

Antinomian Advertisement.-On the Cover of the Evangelical Magazine, for Feb. 1826, p. 4. may be found the following singular document, in which the person wanted, is expected "really to fear God," and "to be honest also!" "Cook Wanted.-An active, steady woman, who really fears God, and has not changed her place frequently. She must be good tempered, thoroughly understand her business, and have a satisfactory character as to honesty, sobriety, and cleanliness."

The Diorama, Regent's Park, London.-The scenes in this magnificent exhibition have lately been changed. The pictures introduced represent the city of Rouen, and the interior of The former of these was Roslyn Chapel. painted by M. Bouton, and the latter by M. Daguerre. Connected with the venerable city of Rouen, is an extended picturesque view of the surrounding country, taken with great fidelity, and executed with the happiest success. Roslyn Chapel is an elegant rain, painted in a masterly manner; and the peculiar alternations of light and shade that are introduced, give to the whole a solemn and venerable aspect. From the superior style in which the artists have executed their designs, the spectator can hardly persuade himself that he is not gazing on realities.

Slavery. Against this diabolical system, we state, with pleasure, that the spirit of the Petitions to both nation has been roused. houses of parliament are numerous throughout the metropolis, and the swarms of signatures which they obtain, are almost unprecedented. In most large country towns the same common feelings of humanity prevail; and, to obtain the desired object, all the influence that public opinion can confer, is rapidly accumulating. Unhappily, many of our statesmen have large possessions in the sugar-colonies, to which multitudes of slaves are attached. From some of these, the most formidable opposition they can muster, may be expected. The British parliament has long since pledged itself to enter seriously on this arduous, but necessary, work. Hitherto very little has been done, but much may be expected from the present ses- . sion, when our legislators find the wishes of the nation firmly, but temperately, expressed, to bring this disgrace of human nature to an effectual termination.

Speculation.-The mania for mining speculations and joint stock companies seems to have lost much of its former energy. The entranced appear to have been roused from their delusive reveries, many among them having been feel

ingly convinced that South-Sea dreams are not always sources of wealth. Dr. Franklin has observed, that "experience Feeps a dear school, but fools will not learn in any other." Of this disastrous truth we bave many living comments, and no one can deny that, in this country, experience has of late been favoured with numerous pupils. Among the projectors of these Quixotic adventures, some few have successfully contrived to extract money from the pockets of their dupes, and to fill their own purses with the spoils; promising their victims, that they shall all be reimbursed, as soon as their ships arrive from South America, laden with cargoes of the precious metals. Some of these successful projectors now dash about in the first style of elegance and prodigality, while their silly sheep, having been completely fleeced, may be heard bleating in a corner. For the villany of the former, and the folly of the latter, language is too poor to furnish us with adequate names.

Literary Notices.

Just Published.

Astronomy Familiarized for Young Persons. Fitted up in an elegant Box, price £1.8s. plain, or £1. 14s. beautifully coloured, the Second Edition, considerably enlarged, of Urania's Mirror; or, A View of the Heavens, on a plan perfectly original. Designed by a Lady. The Work consists of Thirty-two large Cards, on which are represented all the Constellations visible in the British Empire. Accompanied with a Familiar Treatise on Astronomy, written expressly for this purpose by J. Aspin: and illustrated with Plates.

The Myriorama; or, Many Thousand Views. Designed by Mr. Clark.

The Myriorama, Second Series; consisting entirely of Italian Scenery. Designed by Mr. Clark.

Just published, fitted up in an elegant Box, price £3.3s. The Portable Diorama; consisting of Romantic, Grand, and Picturesque Scenery, with the necessary Apparatus for producing the various Effects of Sunrise, Sunset, Moonshine, the Appearance and Disappearance of Clouds, the Rainbow, &c. On the Principle of the Diorama in Regent's Park.-Accompanied with an entirely New Work, illustrated with Plates, entitled The Amateur's Assistant. By John Clark.

A Second Edition of Part II. of Benson's Sermons, and Plans of Sermons.

Hebrew Tales, selected and translated from the Writings of the ancient Hebrew sages. By Hyman Harwitz. Bds. 7s. 6d.

The Tocsin; or Slavery the Curse of Christendom. By Samuel Roberts.

An Outline Sketch of a New Theory of the Earth and its Inhabitants. By a Christian Philosopher.

Essays on the Universal Analogy between the Natural and the Spiritual World. By the Author of "Memoirs of a Deist." Bds. 8s.

Part V. of Dr. Jamieson's Dictionary of Mechanical Science. 4to. 5s.

Parts I. and II. of Nicholson's Carpenter, Joiner, and Builder's Companion, &c. 8vo. 3s. each.

The Mother-in-law; or, Memoirs of Madame de Merville. By Maria Ann Burlingbam.

A Pocket-Guide, for the Tourist and Traveller, along the line of the Canals, and the Iuternal Commerce of the State of New York. By Horatio Gates Spafford, LL.D.

The School-Boy's Introduction to the Geography and Statistics of the State of New York. By Horatio Gates Spafford, LL.D. Sermons preached on several occasions, in the Island of Barbadoes. By William J. Shrewsbury. 8vo. bds. 7s.

Observations on Sound, shewing the Causes of its Indistinctness; also, Objections to Vaults under Churches. By H. Matthews. 8vo.

The Peaceful Valley; or, the Influence of Religion. A Narrative of Facts. Bds. 2s. 6d. Alexander I. Emperor of Russia; or, a Sketch of his Reign. 8vo. bds. 15s.

In the Press.

Tour through Hawaii, (or Owyhee,) by the Rev. W. Ellis, Missionary to the Sandwich Islands, will be published early in March. One vol. 8vo. with several Engravings and a Map.

Part V. of Sermons, and Plans of Sermons, (never before published.) By the late Rev. Joseph Benson.

Biblical Researches and Travels in Russia; including a Tour in the Crimea, and the Passage of the Caucasus; with Observations on the State of the Rabbinical and Karaite Jews, the Mohammedans, and the Pagan Tribes inhabiting the Southern Provinces of the Russian Empire. By Dr. Henderson, Author of "A Residence in Iceland."

QUERIES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

1. C. of Chelmsford wishes to be informed of the most effectual method of destroying the moss which so frequently binders the growth of young fruit-trees; he having tried lime, and found it to be of little or no use?

2. What are the ingredients used in making Bread Seals, and in what manner are they to be dried?

3. What reason is to be assigned for the Sun putting out the fire, when shining upon it?

C. asks, what is the most effectual means of destroying the Blight, (American,) which infests the apple-trees of this country?

Exchequer Payments and Drawbacks for the Duty on Paper, for the Year ended, 5th January, 1826, for England, Scotland, and Ireland. Exchequer Payment:

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MISSIONARY, FROM THE SOCIETY AND SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Published by Fisher, Son & C? Caxton, London April 11826.

THE

Emperial Magazine;

OR, COMPENDIUM OF

RELIGIOUS, MORAL, & PHILOSOPHICAL KNOWLEDGE.

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"THE TORCH OF LITERATURE ILLUMINATES THE PATHS OF WISDOM."

MEMOIR OF THE REV. WILLIAM ELLIS.

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(With a Portrait.)

THE true Christian missionary is an interesting character; but unhappily the world at large, though benefited by his exertions, is insensible of his worth. The steadiness with which he pursues the noiseless tenor of his way," has no glare to attract attention; and if it accidentally happen to excite notice, it is surveyed without emotion, and dismissed with something bordering on contempt.

The warrior, whose employment is devastation, and who trades in blood, draws the eyes of millions to the conflagration which he lights, and is encouraged by the applause of kings and senates to proceed in his work of desolation. Wearied with the labour of destruction, and glutted with miseries which he has occasioned, and with which he has been long familiar, the destroyer returns in triumph, "And echoing praises, such as fiends might

earn,

And folly pays, resound at his return."

The missionary, on the contrary, leaves his country, his kindred, and his friends, and, without being attended with fleets and armies, secludes himself from all the comforts and endearments of civilized life, to spend his days among savages, to encounter unknown dangers, that he may impart instruction to the uncultivated mind, and spread among heathens the unsearchable riches of Christ. In executing his benevolent designs, he bas no prospect of wealth or fame to stimulate his exertions; has no eye to pity, no hand to relieve him; in health he is almost without a companion, and in sickness without relief. The consolations, however, of that religion which he embarked to communicate to others, supports him under every trial, and, relying on the protection of that God, whose he is, and whom he serves, he cheerfully submits to privations, and waits for his remuneration in the resurrection of the just. 88.-VOL. VIII.

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In these arduous undertakings, whether among civilized barbarians, or humane savages, the greater difficulties are to be encountered, may well admit a doubt. The Rev. John Smith, of whom we gave a memoir in our number for May, 1824, visited Demerara, and was persecuted to death, while Mr. ELLIS, who took his abode among the untaught natives of the islands in the southern ocean, was treated with kindness, and has returned to the land of his nativity in peace.

Happily for the cause of pure Christianity, many congenial spirits are to be found in the community throughout this country, whose minds are attuned to the songs of Zion, and who unite their endeavours to spread the Redeemer's kingdom. These know how to value the exertions of those who labour in the vineyard of God, and with them their names will be had in perpetual remembrance. Secure of this, we proceed to lay before them a brief memoir of the Rev. WILLIAM ELLIS, who has lately returned from his field of missionary labours, in the southern regions of the globe.

Mr. Ellis is a native of London. He was born on the 9th of August, 1794, in Charles-street, Longacre, from which place, at the age of four, he was taken by his parents to Wisbeach, in Cambridgeshire. His juvenile years furnish nothing remarkable to interest the reader. His early education was common, and his time was spent like that of most other boys in similar walks of life. At the age of twelve he left his father's house, and took up his abode with a farmer about fourteen miles distant. In this situation his attention was turned to agricultural pursuits, in which department it was then expected that he would spend his days. Acquiring, however, a taste for botany, after remaining on the farm about three years, he went with a gardener, and made himself acquainted with the process of raising esculent vegetables. In October, 1811, he repaired to the vicinity of London,

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