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devoted to the prophecies of Ezekiel, in connection with the sculptures in Nineveh. This is a most interesting lecture. The description given by Ezekiel of the Assyrians, xxii. 12-14-16, is, Dr. Layard shows, fully sustained even its minuteness, by the figures sculptured on their walls. On these, after expatiating at some length, Mr. Blackburn remarks,

Thus, the discoveries at Nineveh bear most unexpected testimony to the minute accuracy of the prophet's statements and descriptions, and seem to be brought to light by Divine providence at this particular juncture, as a well-adapted antidote to the historical scepticism of the present age. For it is plain, there is a tendency in certain quarters to treat the sacred records as Jewish legends, and their authors as witless visionaries, or clumsy impostors. These bold critics are now compelled to hear, from the ruins of three thousand years, a testimony to the lofty characters of the Jewish prophets as men, and to their wondrous accuracy as writers, which, it is to be hoped, may abate the confidence they have in their own judgment, and induce them to prosecute their future researches with greater caution and lowliness of mind.' p. 160, 161.

The subject of the concluding lecture is the doom of Nineveh, as predicted by the Jewish prophets, and its terrible accomplishment. In this are noticed, as more or less illustrated by the marbles, and as mentioned by the prophets-the impious pride, superstition, sensuality, cruelty, and idolatry of the ancient Assyrians; how the Divine vengeance was threatened and executed against them, and concludes with a few very important practical lessons-as; These discoveries afford us some information connected with the history of the human race we learn from thence the insufficiency of knowledge without true religion to elevate mankind-the researches at Nineveh attest the accuracy of the biblical records-the overthrow of Assyria illustrates the retributive justice of God.' From the last reflection but one, we cannot refrain from making

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This has been the case with the antiquities
of Assyria.
Let us not forget
that childish alarms have been successively
entertained respecting the discoveries of
astronomy, geology, and chemistry, as if
could ever contradict the word of Him who
the great facts of the physical universe
formed all matter and enacted all law. The
statements of Moses are now found to be

in happy agreement with the facts of sci-
ence, which, indeed, afford confirmation to
some of the most important declarations of
Holy Writ.

* Let us, then, await the disclosures of the deciphered cruciform inscriptions with calm confidence in the testimony of the Holy Scriptures.'--p. 227-8.

of these lectures, that we shall be glad We are so interested in the subject if our notice of them induces our readers to peruse them for themselves. Their publication cannot but do good. RECOLLECTIONS OF A FOREST LIFE:

or the Life and Travels of Kah-ge-
ga-gah-bowh, or George Copway, Chief
of the Ojibway Nation, &c. 12mo.
Pp. 248.

THE TRADITIONAL HISTORY AND CHA-
RACTERISTIC SKETCHES OF THE OJIB-
WAY NATION. By G. COPWAY, or
KAH-GE-GA-GAH-BOWH, Chief of the
Ojibway Nation. 12mo. pp. 298.

C. Gilpin, 5, Bishopgate Without. THE position of the Red men of the forest, the Aborigines of North America, awakens many sad reflections. They are melting away before the advance of the palefaced Anglo-Saxon, and his civilization. What with their repeated and forced migrations from their old hunting grounds and settlements, to the far west, the influence of the vices which the whites ever carry with them, especially the fire-water, or ardent spirits, their mutual wars, and their weakness before the armed and consolidated power of the Americans, there seems little reason to hope, that unless some bold and well-concerted plan, in which both the Indian and the Anglo-Saxon mutually agree, shall be wisely, honestly, and humanely execu ted, the whole of their noble races will not ultimately become extinct. Such a result will be a foul blot on our transence, with its successive discoveries; art, atlantic brethren. Many of them seem with its antiquarian researches; enterprize, to be sensible of this, and hence the with its bold adventures-have all succes- encouragement which has been given sively tested the statements of the Bible, to the noble minded christian chief, and have found them 'true and faithful. Kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh, in his efforts to

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obtain a fixed location for the concentration of the various tribes, where they might securely and permanently settle, acquire the arts and rights of civilization, and become an improving christian people.

This he proposes, and the form in which this is done, and the favour his plans have secured, lead to the hope that he will eventually succeed, and the various Indians will form a people subject to the order, and enjoying the privileges of an independent state.

The second volume, contains an account of many of their traditions, customs, wars, &c. It gives some. explanation of their hieroglyphic mode of writing, &c., and is not devoid of interest. But it shows how scanty are the records of any nation which is wild and without literature.

Before we lay aside these volumes, it is incumbent on us to remark that the language of the chief is nervous, and forcible, and comparatively pure. Even this circumstance gives indication of high mental power, and when viewed in connection with his wellconsidered and noble efforts on behalf of his brethren of the forest, shows him to be one of nature's true nobility.

The volumes before us, have great interest, and unfold a tale both of romance and of woe. They are written with artless simplicity, but they contain many touches of strong sense, and powerful eloquence. In the first volume the author gives a kind of memoir of himself. Here we have some account of his parents, his tribe, and their hunting grounds, their customs, modes of worship, wars, sales of their land to the British, and the influence of whiskey. Their visit to camp-meetings-the conversion of his father and motherand his own, are given. The writer's subsequent history, education, travels, and labours, are related. He was intended to be a missionary among his own people; but having learned from sad experience, that so long as the tribes were required to remove when the whites wanted their lands, there would be no permanent good, he has directed his efforts to obtain a large territory for their permanent location. We trust his efforts will be crowned with success. How true, and yet how sad is the picture drawn by this son of the forest of the obstructions to the improvement of his brethren, in the address he delivered before the legis-No lature of Pensylvania!

'Wherever the government and the missionaries have succeeded in educating the Indians, they have become an industrious, moral, and well-behaved people. We have learned to read and write; we have tried to become like the white people. But no sooner have the Indians gone on and made im provements, and our children begun to like to go to the school-houses, which have been erected, than we hear the

cry of the United States government, "We want your lands ;" and, in going from one place to another, the Indian loses all that he had previously learned.' Hence he asks for a large inalienable territory, Where they would for ever be free from molestation; then they would profit by the establishment of schools among them, and religion and piety would flourish.'

THE ROMISH HIERARCHY IN ENGLAND.
A Sermon preached at Devonshire Square
Chapel, London, on the 3rd of November,
1850. By the REV. JOHN HOWARD HIN-
TON, M.A. Houlston & Stoneman.

THE ROMISH HIERARCHY, identified with
the Mystery of Iniquity, and the Man of
Sin. A Sermon preached on Lord's-day
Evening, Nov. 17th, 1850, at the Baptist
Chapel, Duffield Road, Derby, by the REV.
J. J. OWEN. G. Wilkins & Son.

POPERY!' The Cry Examined. By EDWARD SWAINE. Fifth Edition. Jackson & Walford.

WE have perused these pamphlets with very mingled emotions. The writer of the latter one, the 'No Popery' cry examined, between Church-and-State, as to see scarcely any thing in the no popery cry, which deserves attention. This pamphlet, published some eight years since, is now re-issued as suited to the present times. If, as he says in his preface, he regards the late movements of the popedom as a political insult to the British Crown, and the great body of the British people, and resents it but think he might have done more service, at the present juncture, by a pamphlet in the spirit of that declaration, than by directing attention to the union between Churchand-State.

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Mr. Hinton also appears to us to take a wrong view of the present movement, and

of the duty of Nonconformists. Great as is the feeling of wrong on the part of the Nonconformist against the Establishment, we doubt if it is their duty to remain the meek and passive spectators of popish aggression. He says that the religious activity of the Romanists cannot be coerced.' But when the Romanist claims the liberty to dethrone kings, and to burn heretics, those claims must be disallowed. Popes were restrained by even our popish ancestors, and shall these liberties be now toler. ated? The condition of freedom ought to include a non-interference with the rights and liberties of others.

Mr. Owen, as truly a friend of freedom as either of the others, takes a much more earnest and correct view of the matter. Regarding popery as 'the man of sin, the mystery of iniquity,' as intolerant, antiscriptural, and idolatrous; a system of superstitious desolation; while he would contend against it only with arguments of truth, he would have their jesuitism and secret societies disallowed in this country, and every pretension and title which is against the law and constitution of the realm, suppressed. His sermon is a brief and able summary of the rise, development, and deeds of the popedom, and as such we do most cordially recommend it to our readers. Like the other pamphlets, three-pence will purchase it.

A SERMON preached on Lord's-day Morning, November 17th, 1850; in New Church Street Chapel, Edgeware Road, London; on the occasion of the decease of Thomas Gwennap, Esq. By JABEZ BURNS, D.D., Minister of the Congregation. Author of Christian Philosophy,' &c.

Houlston and Stoneman.

Funeral sermons have an interest chiefly with those who were the immediate acquaintances of the deceased. To them they serve as a kind of useful remembrancer of the departed, and are therefore preserved with filial affection, and perhaps, too, invested with their full measure of excellence. Beyond this circle, amongst the occasional friends of those called away by death, they are often regarded with a kind of sorrowful pleasure, as they do at times contain a friendly sketch of the character and career of those who are gone before us. On both these grounds the publication of the present discourse will be approved. The preacher, an intimate friend of Mr. Gwennap, has given an interesting outline of the life and character of his departed friend; his tastes, his dying experience, and some of his peculiarities. The portrait is sketched with a bold and honest pencil, and leaves on the mind of the reader the impression of its fidelity. The text chosen is Psa. lxxiii. 26,- My flesh and my heart faileth,' &c., VOL. 12.-N. S.

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LIGHT FOR THE HOUSE OF MOURNING: a Book for the Bereaved. By JABEZ BURNS, D. D. Author of Light for the Sick Room,'Pulpit Cyclopædia,' &c. Second Thousand. 12mo. pp. 224.

Houlston & Stoneman.

This book is designed, its author tells us, as a companion volume to the one entitled, Light for the Sick Room: a Book for the Afflicted,' and a very appropriate companion it is. The consolation needed by persons suffering under the influence of disease and decay, is not more urgent than that which is required by those who have watched the progress of disease, witnessed the last struggle, and, with a sense of desolation and sorrow, followed the remains of their departed relations to the house of the dead. One of our poets has said, not with more of tenderness than of truth

--'Tis the survivor dies.'

It is in his mind that the pain and sorrow of parting are most deeply seated, and it is he that needs the cordials of friendship, and of religious consolation. The departed, if he was a christian, has joined the spirits of the just before the throne. Free from pain and danger, from infirmity and care, he has gone to be with Christ which is far better than the best state on earth. But the survivor often feels that he has suffered a loss which is irreparable, and is become the subject of sorrow which nothing but grace and hope can enable him to endure. This volume is a very suitable companion for the bereaved. It directs the mind to those subjects, which, above all others, are adapted to afford consolation :-the freedom from sorrow, and the enjoyment of good, of the pious dead:-their reunion and recognition in heaven: - considerations adapted to peculiar circumstances of bereavement-the death of children, parents, near relations, &c. The latter part contains several letters written to bereaved friends, by S. Rutherford, Dr. Doddridge, Berridge, Newton, R. Hall, &c., which contribute in no small degree to its interest and excellence.

THE CHRISTIAN GARLAND; or a Companion to Leisure Hours; consisting of Original and Selected pieces in Poetry and Prose.

Tract Society. 12mo. pp. 256.

THIS is a very beautiful volume. It is full of exquisite pieces of prose and poetry, and is ornamented with eight or ten most elegantly coloured prints, of flowers, fruits, and shells. It is admirably suited for a new year's gift. It has a gilt edge and rich exterior.

LECTURES on the Existence and Attributes | interest and value. We wish the volume, as it deserves, an extensive circulation.

of the Divine Being. By THOMAS SWAN. Houlston and Stoneman. 12mo. pp. 266. THESE lectures are twelve in number. Their subjects are the being of God-his unity-spirituality-infinity-eternity-immutability-faithfulness--omniscience--omnipresence-omnipotence-holiness--goodness-and incomparableness.' These awful and glorious themes are unfolded and discussed with becoming gravity and propriety. There are many passages in the lectures which are written with considerable vigour and eloquence, but their chief excellence is serious earnestness and sound theology. We doubt not that the estimable pastor of the church in Cannon-street Birmingham, found great pleasure in the composition and delivery of these lectures, and that the devout christian will derive edification in

FLORA MORTIMER: or Six Months in the Country. By MRS. EDWARDS. B. L. Green.

THOSE who have purchased the previous volumes of Green's Juvenile Library,' will feel that it is a sufficient recommendation of Flora Mortimer,' to be assured that it is equal in interest to any of its predecessors. Those who have families are earnestly recommended to purchase this and the others, being assured that they will all both engage and improve the young people for whose benefit they are especially prepared.

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PLEASANT PAGES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. Journal of Home Education, or the Infant School System. Parts IV and V. By T. PROUT NEWCOMBE. Houlston and Stoneman

RICH-varied-learned-and useful. We

their perusal. There is no attempt at greatness, but throughout, the reader feels himself to be in the company of a sincere, devout, and thoughtful friend, who is wise- could not say more; truth forbids us to say ly leading him with humble admiration to behold the glory of the Lord.

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Tract Society. 18mo. pp. 180. THIS is a learned and excellent production. It clears away the various false guides which, like the ignis fatuus, have led many of our youth and some even past the days of boyhood, into the quagmires of neology and error. Standing firmly on the basis of revealed religion, it gives to the inquiring and ingenuous, the best direction into the ways of security and peace. The three questions are shown to be satisfactorily answered only by the light which God has given in his Word, and which it is the true interest and the highest wisdom to take as our guide.

THE LAST ENEMY, AND SURE DEFENCE;
an Earnest Call on Men to Prepare for
Death. By W. LEASK.
B. L. Green,
London. 18mo. pp. 174.

A HIGHLY esteemed friend of the author, in one of his letters observes, Often have I earnestly wished for a suitable little treatise on the subject of preparation for death, to send to individuals of my acquaintance. It should state why such preparation is necessary, the duty and importance of seeking it, in what it consists, how a satisfactory assurance of possessing it may be obtained, and the consequence of neglect ing it.' To meet this very important demand, is the object of the present small volume. It is well suited to its purpose. We have been gratified with its perusal. The dying testimonies of excellent chris. tians, given in the fifth chapter, have peculiar

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MONTHLY SERIES. Ancient Egypt: its Monuments and History. London in the Olden Time. Tract Society.

THERE are no productions of the Tract Society which we value much more than its almost incomparable monthly volume. For sixpence, the reader has a valuable and learned treatise on subjects of profound interest. Here we have ancient Egyptand London in the olden time: the former leads the reader through the land of fame and marvel. He looks at its monuments, investigates and deciphers its hieroglyphics, speculates on its religion, manners and customs; its history, and the illustrations it affords of the sacred scriptures. The latter conducts the reader to London, in the time of the Romans, the Saxons, the Normans, in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuriesat the Reformation Elizabeth. Another number giving a view - and under Queen of modern London-London in 1850, would be a splendid sequel.

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THE CHRISTIAN ALMANACK, for the year 1851. THE SCRIPTURE POCKET Book, for 1851:

Containing an Almanack, also a Passage of Scripture for every day, with an arrangement by which the Bible may be read in the course of the year, and a variety of useful information. Tract Society

THE Christian Almanack, contains a large amount of scientific, mercantile, and general information, besides beautiful selections from various authors.

The Pocket Book explains itself by its title. Both are well got up-and worthy of strong commendation for general utility.

CORRESPONDENCE.

MISSIONARY BAZAAR AT THE NEXT ASSOCIATION.

SIR,-Will you allow us, through the medium of your pages, to invite the prompt and vigorous attention of our female friends throughout the Connexion to this subject. At a recent meeting of the Committee it was resolved, 'That in consequence of the very depressed state of the Society's funds, the Committee earnestly request the female friends at Derby to have a bazaar in aid of the mission, at the next Association.' We are happy to inform you that this appropriate request will be complied with. Our friends at Derby have decided to have a bazaar; and a spirited commencement has been made. In order that the bazaar may be in some degree worthy of the occasion, and conduce to the interest of the great cause which it is designed to aid, allow us most respectfully but earnestly to solict the universal co-operation of our female friends.

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The mission was never more prosperous than now, and yet never in greater need of help. By disinterested and impartial witnesses, the Indian branch of it has been recently declared, one of the most prosperous in the whole of India, and justly entitled to the distinction of being the great preaching mission of the Bengal presidency.' But its funds are now more depressed than at any former period of its history: a heavy debt has been accumulated, and the present income is insufficient to meet its current expences. There is no foreign mission belonging to any denomination of christians, that is conducted more economically; none that with such limited resources has so large an amount of suitable and successful agency in operation. It would be an ineffaceable stigma to us as a denomination, if we were to allow its operations to be curtailed through a deficiency of needful support; and yet unless more adequate support be yielded, this stigma must rest upon us. Shall it rest upon us? Let every woman's heart in the Connexion say, No! and the danger will at once be averted. We feel as christian women, that the mission has imperative and peculiar claims upon us. It is to that gospel, which it is established to disseminate, that we owe not only those bright hopes and precious blessings of a spiritual nature which we enjoy, but our social position, advantages and comforts. Where the gospel is not known, woman is either the idol or the slave of man; and there is not so much difference between the two as at first sight might appear. If his idol, it is but for a brief season, and the only incense that is

offered is that of voluptuousness and sensuality. And if his slave, it is only to be devoted to the most menial pursuits, the most hopeless ignorance, and the most pitiable wretchedness that human nature can endure. All the endearing sympathies and tender charities of life that cluster round our happy English and christian homes, we owe to the gospel of Christ; of them the heathen woman is utterly destitute. We need not wonder then that grateful and devoted women were amongst the chief personal friends of the incarnate Saviour; that they received him into their houses, wept by his cross and watched over his sepulchre; that they were amongst the most zealous of his early disciples, and that in one chapter only we have such honourable mention made by Paul of Phebe, Priscilla, Junia, Tryphena, Tryphosa, Persis, Julia, the sister of Nereus, and the mother of Rufus. And shall not we emulate the example of these christian women, to each of whom is ascribed some attainment or service in the Lord, when the gospel has done so much for us-when we know that it can, and that it only can do as much for the countless millions of abject and debased women in heathenism? Shall we not be amongst the foremost helpers of that great enterprize whose design is not only generally to bless man, but specially to raise woman-to place her in her right position in social life-to banish ignorance from her mind and sin from her heart-to qualify her for and to bestow upon her domestic happiness-to make her in the highest sense a 'help meet' for man on earth, and to prepare her for that higher and purer state where every evil shall be banished and every good enjoyed? If we would do this in the most effectual manner, it is by vigorously sustaining our own honoured mission. We appeal then to you for help in this matter. Time, taste, industry, money, may all find here an appropriate sphere of action. We are anxious that the bazaar may be such as shall enable us to present a handsome donation to the society in its present straitened and depressed condition. It will be an honour to help it out of its difficulties. Share then with us the distinction at which we aim.

We need not particularize the various ways in which assistance may be rendered,

works of taste, of utility, of ornament, in short, any thing that may be disposed of for the benefit of the mission, will be appropriate and acceptable. We commend

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