hopes and seeming happiness, rather than to hazard the loss of them: this is an eminent part of that faith by which the just do live, and which the Scripture doth own as justifying and saving. It is therefore a great mistake of some to look only at that one eye of the justifying faith which looks back upon the cross, and a great mistake of them on the other hand that look only at that of it which beholds the crown. Both Christ crucified, and Christ returning to glorify his people, are the objects of justifying saving faith, most strictly so called. The Scripture oft expresseth the one only, but then it still implies the other. Baxter.

Temperance Festival at Philadelphia, America.— The temperance festival in honour of Mr. Buckingham, and in promotion of the cause of temperance, which was held at Philadelphia on the 22nd of February, appears to have been of the most splendid and gratifying character. No less than 1,500 tickets were disposed of, and there was a demand for at least 1,000 more. Nearly 2,000 persons are said to have been present at these interesting proceedings. We subjoin the following carefully prepared sketch thereof, from the Journal of the American Temperance Union :—

After the reading of some interesting letters from various influential individuals, Mr. Marsh, the corresponding secretary of the temperance union, presented to the meeting, on behalf of the committee, the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted :—

"That the rise and extension of the Temperance reformation, in both hemispheres, calls for lively gratitude to the Preserver and Healer of Nations.

"That, while we remember with thankfulness, the many distinguished advocates of Temperance, both in this and foreign countries, we reflect this evening, with peculiar satisfaction, upon the indefatigable labours of our distinguished guest, the Hon. James Silk Buckingham, who, as chairman of a committee in the British Parliament for inquiring into the causes and extent of drunkenness, aroused his countrymen to a sense of the vast importance of the Temperance cause, and gave it a great impulse at home and in foreign nations.

"That we cordially welcome Mr. Buckingham to our shores and our city; and trust that, while unfolding to our countrymen the ancient wonders of the East, he will, wherever he goes, by his example and eloquence, aid in the suppression of intemperance."

Mr. BUCKINGHAM rose, amid long continued cheers; and, for more than two hours, commanded the most profound attention of the immense audience. He beautifully alluded to Washington, on whose birth-night they were assembled, and who had ever commanded his highest admiration; and drew a rich parallel between the great work which he accomplished and that in which they were engaged. Mr. B. gave a brief history of his own life, to show how he became enlisted in the Temperance cause. England, he said, was a drunken nation, Scotland still drunker, and Ireland worst of all. His indignation was fired; and when invited to take a seat in parliament, for Sheffield, he accepted the invitation, resolved that, if elected, he would commence there a work of reform for the three kingdoms. He was known and opposed as a Temperance candidate; but, against all the supporters of intemperance, he was gloriously successful. He commenced his work, the jeer, the sport, the ridicule of all parliament; but petitions came to his support from every part of the kingdom. He proposed a committee of inquiry into the extent and causes of drunkenness and means of reform; and when the day for the discussion of his resolution arrived, the whole assembly seemed to be in a suppressed titter. He poured out upon them a torrent of the most appalling facts, showing the intimate connexion between pauperism, crime, brutality, wretchedness, and spirit-drinking. He represented Leeds, with a population of two hundred thousand, drinking annually to the amount of three hundred thousand pounds sterling; paying a poor tax of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and labouring under a most distressing depression; and the town of Sheffield, losing thirteen men through drunkenness, in eleven days, &c. &c. The committee was granted, consisting of thirty members, with power to send for persons and papers. They sat every day for three months, and examined clergymen, magistrates,

physicians, overseers of the poor, distillers, innkeepers, brewers, and others engaged in the sale of strong drinks; and, as the result, it was estimated by the committee that, in Great Britain, fifty million pounds, per annum, were spent in strong drink, or one-sixth of the annual industry of the country, which was three hundred million pounds, or fifteen hundred million dollars. But when the loss of time, arising from drinking, and the loss of property from fires, shipwrecks, &c. from drunkenness, was also calculated, the total expense of intemperance in Great Britain, was at least two hundred million pounds per annum. Such was the interest excited on the subject, through the country, that, out of six hundred and fifty-eight members of the house of commons, no less than six hundred had petitions from their constituents to offer on the subject. Mr. B. took up the plan of total abstinence from intoxicating drinks, as the only remedy; and exposed, with uncommon acuteness and force, the winedrinking of the higher classes, of ladies in particular; and showed it was in their power to break the fashion which had bound multitudes in the most horrid chains. He remarked, that, in the higher circles of Europe, there was by no means as much wine drank now as formerly, and that the fashion of inviting and thus compelling others to drink wine, had been destroyed.

During his speech, which was full of beauty and wit, as well as sound argument, he was often enthusiastically cheered by the audience. He concluded by remarking, "that in that great festival he recognised a much higher and nobler object than the mere compliment paid to himself; he recognised the encouragement and promotion of the elevated principles of Temperance by the citizens of Philadelphia; principles that were eminently calculated to increase and perfect the happiness of the whole human family, both here and hereafter."

Subsequently the following resolutions were passed, being enforced by some admirable speaking :

"That the recent inquiries of the French government, made through the French consul in our city, relative to the rise, progress, and results of the Temperance reformation, are highly gra

tifying; as affording a proof of the deep interest taken in our operations, by one of the most enlightened nations of Europe."

"That, in the opinion of this meeting, the use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage is never beneficial to men in health, but always hurtful."

"That in the opinion of this meeting, the use, sale, purchase, manufacture, and provision of materials for the manufacture of intoxicating drinks are morally wrong, and should terminate throughout the world"

"That total abstinence from all intoxicating drinks, is the only true principle of Temperance, and should be the principle of action in every Temperance man and Temperance society."

"That no effort to purify a depraved public sentiment can ever succeed without female influence; and as woman is the greatest sufferer in the burning tide which sweeps over the land from intemperance, her influence should be secured, in every possible way, to advance the Temperance reformation."

No toasts were drank during the festival, it being a heathen bacchanalian custom, and a great cause of drunkenness. Several sentiments were proposed and adopted by acclamation; among them were the following:

"J. S. Buckingham.-The distinguished friend of Temperance; may the smiles of fortune brighten his career; the grateful tears of long-neglected wives, who have regained their husbands, and hapless orphans, who have fouad their fathers, descend and rest upon him."

"Licensing the sale of intoxicating drinks.-May it soon no more be thought of, than the licensing of gambling, theft, and counterfeiting."

The resolution of Congress banishing ardent spirits from the restaurateurs of the Capitol.-Heart-cheering to many a wife."

The audience retired about eleven o'clock, in good order, gratified with an entertainment which "cheers but not intoxicates," convinced, whatever their future course may be, that total abstinence is the best rule, and ready to acknowledge that this is the correct model for all future public festivities.

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No. 29.

SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1838.

VOL. I.

ALL THINGS ARE YOURS."

NONE but the Christian can fully enjoy the rich and glorious scenery of the earth and skies. The beauties and wonders of creation yield but a poor delight to the sinner. They may strike his spirit as they pass before him with a slight and momentary pleasure, but they yield him nothing solid and lasting, nothing equal to the cravings of his hungry soul. He wants a feast, and they mock him with a passing shadow.

And it often happens that those same beauties and glories that should breathe into his soul delight and joy, fill him with gloom and sorrow. The bright beams of the sun seem to speak to him of those rayless dwellings prepared for the outcasts of heaven, where guilty souls shall be shrouded in darkness and clouds for ever. The singing of birds is no music to him; it accords not with his spirit; it increases the guilty and unnatural despondency of his soul, and makes him feel how miserable he is. The green sides of the mountain, the rich and wide spread valleys, the graceful wanderings of the river, the playful and innocent creatures that crop the grass, and drink the stream, or rest themselves beneath the soft and open sky; the trees, the flowers, the blossoms, and the fruits; the varying clouds, the cooling breeze, the vast and ever widening view of mountains, woods, and fields, all fall upon his soul like death and