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in order to prize it ; — appeals to conscience, urging repentance for sin, and faith in Christ, with cautions against mistaking the depressions and fears of an afflicted state for religion; - exhibits the incarnation and sacrifice of Christ, as the way of a sinner's salvation; reciting withal, the invitations of the gospel to come unto him for life. After recommending the prayer of faith, the writer draws to a close; but not without some tender expostulations with the object of her address, warning her of her approaching dissolution, and of the blissful or fearful state that awaited her.

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Having finished the Address to the Lady, and hinted that she was now departed,' the writer adds a few words to the surviving invalids at the Hot Wells, and to the rich in general. Among other things, she relates two very affecting facts, as having of late excited her commiseration: The eldest daughter of a nobleman, through abstaining from nourishing food, and making use of acids, to reduce her corpulency, was brought hither te die. Disgusted, poor thing, at the too rustic appearance of Health, she soon wasted herself to a delicate skeleton.' The much- admired Lady of a General in the army has just fallen a victim to the imprudent habit of exposing her person thinly covered. She came from the northern part of the kingdom about a inonth ago; and is now lying a corpse in state! Both are gone to be judged of the deeds done in the body. Unhappy creatures! I read in my Bible, That murderers shall bave their part in the lake that burns with fire; and I shudder to think of you hereafter, who immolated yourselves at the shrine of Vanity!'

There is in these Addresses a delicacy and honesty which ought to recommend them, even to the first characters in the land. We give the following as a specimen:

Alas! your Ladyship has dishonoured and displeased God, by a long course of alienation. He has seen the injurious effect of your influence; seen you unmindful of his glory, and defying his authority;

loving and beloved, yet forgetting, in the most important respect, your relative trust. He saw you making light of the invitations of Christ; and neglecting the great salvation, with all its invaluable blessings. He saw you destitute of repentance towards God, and faith in the Lord Jesus; regardless of that death unto sin and new birth unto righteousness,' of which you profess the necessity; and he has arrested your thoughtless career.'

The writer concludes by suggesting to the invalids, the propriety of soliciting the company of an evangelical instructor; and relates a pleasing interview with a minister who visited her and another lady, adding, There are, in the Establishment, and among the Dissenters, several faithful servants of Christ in the neighbouring city, who, I am persuaded, would gladly minister suitable comfort or monition to the patients at the Hot Wells."

May this serious and well-written piece receive the attention it deserves! It is printed in a very neat manner, and on fine paper.

The Iniquity of Witchcraft: Tre Sermons, delivered at Warley, near Halifax, Yorkshire. by T. Hawkins, 6d.

WE are sorry that any Christian minister should find it necessary, in the 19th century, and in this ealightened country, to preach against Witchcraft. The author, however, perceiving that many ignorant persons, in his neighbourhood, resorted to conjurers and fortune-tellers, has borne a faithful testimony against this unchristian practice.

The first discourse is on Lev. xix. 31; the second, on Lev. xx. 6. Mr. H. enquires, What sort of persons are condemned in these passages; and then exposes the great evil of having recourse to them. He does not, indeed, inform us whether there are any real wilches now, or only prelenders.' This important part of the subject is wholly declined. We think, however, he would have done well, had he spoken decidedly on this head, as it would

have removed the fears of weak ard credulous persons.

The preface contains an account of several notorious impostors in Yorkshire, who were reported to possess supernatural powers, and to whom application was made for various purposes. These infamous wretches seem to us to require the attention of the magistrate, rather than that of the minister; and the vigorous execution of the laws against fortune-tellers, would do more to suppress them than the most rational and scriptural sermons. We rejoice in the vigilance and activity of the society in London for suppressing vice; who have Jately brought to trial, and to deserved punishment, some atrocious offenders of this description. Those who are foolish enough to apply to these pretended wizards and witches, are almost as culpable as the impostors themselves. Mr. H. mentions, that some religious persons had consulted them, and had therefore been suspended from munion in the churches to which they belonged. We think that they should have been excluded altogether, till they manifested their repentance; for, surely, such conduct is consistent only in those who belong to the kingdom of darkness.

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Christ the Life, and Death the Gain, of true Believers; a Discourse on the Death of Mrs. Hawkes, deLivered at Orange-Street Chapel, Nov. 13. By J. Townsend. 18. THIS sermon on Phil. i. 21, was

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preached and published by the particular request of the mourning relative,' to whom it is inscribed. The text is well chosen, and is appropriate to the excellent person whose death it is intended to improve and record. The preacher considers the circumstances of St. Paul when he penned the text, the excellent spirit displayed in the words, and the solemn declaration uttered, To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.'-For an account of the deceased, we refer to the Obituary of the present month.

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SELECT LIST OF RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS.
Practical Sermons, by the late
Rev. J. Milner, with his Life, by
Dean Milner, vol. II. 8vo, 95.

Sermons and Religious Exercises, by the late Rev. S. Lavington, of Bideford, 8vo, 8s. 6d.

Ambrose's Looking unto Jesus, 2 vol. 8vo, 15s.

-Harmer's Observations on Scripture, newly arranged and enlarged, by Dr. Clark, 4 vol. 8vo, 21. 8s.

Fenelon's Dialogues on Pulpit Eloquence, by Stevenson, with Notes by Creighton, small 8vo, 8s.

Simpson's Plea, a new edition, 8vo, 8s.-12mo, 4s. 6d.

A Vindication of the Dissenters in Litchfield, 12mo, 4d.

Romaine's Popular Works, the Life, Walk, and Triumph of Faith, in 2 neat miniature volumes, Ss.

The Converted Catholic, or His. tory of Andrew Dunn, by Mr. Kelly, 8vo, 2s.-12mo, 1s.

Herbert's Temple and Priest for the Temple, a pocket edition, 5s.

Progressive Lessons and Religious Instructions, on 22 sheets, for Sunday-Schools, by Rev. W. Roby, 7s. 6d. per set.

No. 1. of Dr. Watts's Practical Works, price only 6d. to be completed in 60 Numbers.

Walks of Usefulness in London and its Environs. By J. Campbe of Kingsland, 18mo, 2s. bound.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

LETTERS have recently been received from Mr. Loveless, at Madras, dated February 22 and 29, 1808. He continues in his situation as Teacher in the school of the Male Asylum. Mr. Desgranges, from Vizagapatam, arrived there on the 16th of February, in indifferent health but it was hoped that the change of air would, by the blessing of God, prove of great benefit to him.

The Directors have also received the Journal of Messrs. Cran and Des granges, from Sept. 1, to Dec. 31, 1807. They continued to pursue their Missionary work in a prudent and peaceable manner, without any molestation. They were diligently proceeding in the translation of the Gospel of St. Matthew into the Telinga language; and hope, if they should be spared a few years, to be able to put into the hands of the natives a correct copy of the whole of the New Testament. A writer of the Soodra caste, lately requested a copy of the translation of Dr. Watts's First Catechism, that he might teach it to his children. This request they cheerfully complied with; and he received it with thankfulness.

The school, under their inspection, is taught by a native, the son of Christian parents, who is well qualified for his employment, and takes great delight in it. Most of the youths in it are from 12 to 20 years of age. Six of them daily read three chapters of the New Testament in English. This is a pleasing circumstance, and affords a prospect of future benefit to the Mission.

A Letter also from Mr. Ringeltaube, dated Pallamcotta, February 17, 1808, is come to hand.

A Letter has likewise been received from Dr. Taylor, dated Bombay, July 10, 1808. Since his last, he has been a voyage up the Persian Gulph; and had an opportunity of visiting Bussora, and of improving himself in the Persian and Arabic languages. He returned to Bombay in the month of May,

The following Extracts from an East India Newspaper are very curious.

THE JEWS CHRISTMAS.

Cochin, Feb. 11, 1808.

A CEREMONY took place on last Christmas-day, in the synagogue of the White Jews, near Cochin :-All things being prepared in the synagogue, and the Rabbies, Elders, with the whole of the people, male and female, assembled and arranged, each in their allotted places, the Dewan of the Rajah of Travancore, attended by the British Resident, approached in procession, and entered the synagogue at sun-set on the 25th of December. They were received by the Elders, at the gate of the congregation standing up, and were led to seats, which had been prepared for them, in front of the Ark, and under the extended wings of Cherubim. Being seated, the service of the evening commenced. The chief priest standing before the altar of the Lord, in the presence of the congregation, spread forth his hands towards Heaven; and, with prayer and supplication, the whole standing, implored a blessing upon his Majesty, the King of Great Britain and Ireland, all the people saying Amen! The words of the favourite air of God save the King,' having been previously translated into the Hebrew language, were then chanted, the whole congregation joining in chorus.

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Following this, a benediction was implored for his Highness Ram Rajah of Travancore, and a compliment, suited to the solemn occasion, was addressed by the Chief Priest to the Resident and to the Dewan.

The service having concluded, the Dewan of Travancore, in a few words, neatly delivered, expressed, for his master and himself, the high sense which was entertained of the honour and favour conferred upon them; and turning round to the elders, requested that the Rajah of Travancore might be permitted to make an offering of a crown of gold, to be placed within the Ark of the Tabernacle, upon the sacred books of the law; and requested further, That himself might be permitted to make an offering of a rich chandelier, to illuminate the sanctuary.

These requests having been gratefully acceded to, and suitably acknowledged, the Resident, Dewan, &c. retired in the same manner, and with like ceremonies as had been observed on their entrance.'

A Curious Extract from the Madras Gazette, Feb. 11, 1808; narrating the Occurrences of the Private Subscription Masquerade, Jan. 22, 1808.

NEw objects perpetually crowded on the sight. The gravity of Dominos, Druids, and Missionaries, and the more sombre characters, was incessantly interrupted by the frolics of Harlequin, or the ludicrous gambols of Pantaloon. A number of priests and other religious personages made their appearance. A pious Missionary shewed indefatigable zeal in sɔliciting subscriptions. We were happy to see that his list was respectably patronized, though at the bottom of this paper, we noticed some sarcastic remarks, which the godly man bore with all the patience of Christian character,' &c.

From the Calculla Gazette.

LAST week a dreadful accident happened on the river of Chandernagore. A ferry-boat from Hoogly to Calcutta, full of passengers, most of whom were women and children, foundered in the midst of the stream. Several boats were lying quietly on the shore; and the people on board, with all the apathy which distinguishes the natives, stood looking at the struggles of the unhappy sufferers, without the least thought of going to their assistance. By the efforts of some gentlemen, who happened to pass by, three or four boats were pressed into the service of Humanity. They arrived too late, for five persons only were saved by them. From the report of the survivors, it appears that forty-six persons perished on this melancholy occasion.'

We are assured, by a gentlemar resident in that country, that this is by no means a solitary instance. If the most miserable object is lying in the street in a dying state, there he may remain, unnoticed by Brahmins and others, unless some European act the part of the good Samaritan. The Serang of a native vessel, assured Mr. when on board it, that if his vessel were sinking, no one would render assistance, even though it were surrounded with 200 of the same craft. The reason he assigned was, 4 That it was not the custom !'

This is one trait of the character of men, who are represented, by some modern writers, to be so good, as not to need the help of Christianity to improve them! it is, however, to the honour of the religion of the Son of God, that no inhuman apathy like this prevails where the gospel of his grace is known.'

SLAVE TRADE.

A GENTLEMAN, on the coast of Africa, has informed his friend in London, that Captain Farker, of his Majesty's ship the Derwent, has taken several vessels laden with slaves since he has been on the coast, and sent

them to Sierra Leone. A few nights before he wrote, Captain P. seized a craft coming from Gambia with five slaves belonging to one of the inhabitHe made the owner pay 1000 dollars penalty for the slaves, and sent them also to Sierra Leone.

ants.

Accounts from the Gambia River state that the different factories are crowded with slaves, that the Bushreens have influence enough to make the Chiefs believe that the present suspension of the trade is only a trick of the white men, to get the price of slaves lowered; and that in a little time there will be a greater demand for them than ever. In the meantime they turn the slaves out into the fields to cultivate their corn, &c.

No accounts, he adds, of Mr. Park, more than what have been known for sometime past, have been obtained from any part of the interior.

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JAMAICA.

Extract from An Act for the Protection, Subsisting, Clothing, and for the better Order and Government of Slaves; and for other Purposes.'

Masters,
Overseers,

[Passed in the Island of Jamaica, Nov. 28, 1807.]

Preamble. WHEREAS it is for the public good that all the laws respecting the order and government of slaves should be consolidated and brought into one law; May it please your Majesty, that it may be enacted; and be it therefore enacted by the Lieutenant-Governor, Coun cil, and Assembly, of this your Majesty's island of Jamaica, That, from and after the commencing of this act, all masters and mistresses, owners, or, in their absence, overseers of slaves, &c. to en- shall, as much as in them lies, endeavour the instruction of their slaves in the principles of the Christian Religion, whereby to facilitate their conversion; and shall do their utmost endeavours to fit them for baptism; and, as soon as conveniently they can, cause to be baptized all such as they can make sensible of a Deity and the Christian Faith.

deavour to instruct slaves in

the Chris

tian Religion.

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• Provided nevertheless, That the instruction of such slaves shall be confined to the doctrines of the Established Church in this island; and that no Methodist, Missionary, or other Sectary or Preachshall presume to instruct our slaves, or to receive them in their houses, chapels, or conventicles, of any sort or description, under the penalty of twenty pounds for every slave proved to have been there; and to be recovered in a summary manner before any three justices of the peace; who, or the majority of whom, are hereby authorized and empowered to issue their warrant for recovery of the same; and, on refusal of payment, to commit the offender or the offenders to the county gaol until payment of the said fine or fines; which shall be paid over to the church wardens of the parish where the offence shall be committed, for the benefit of the poor of such parish.

Passed the Assembly this 16th day of November, 1807,
'PHILIP REDWOOD, Speaker.

'Passed the Council 27th November, 1807,

R. ROBERTSON, Cl. Conc.

'I consent, this 28th November, 1807, EYRE COOTE.'

From the Jamaica Royal Gazelle.

• A WHITE maa, named Gilgrass, professing the religion of a Methodist, was brought before the Common Council same day, Nov. 30th, for violating the Ordinance of the Corporate Body restricting preaching, teaching, &c. to certain hours. [This refers to a former Act.]

After a very patient investigation of the circumstances, in which the charge was fully proved, he was sentenced to be coufined in the common gaol for the county of Surry for one calendar month. Mr. James KnowJan also being charged with a violation of the same Ordinance, being ill, was unable to appear before the magistrates.

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