361 Brief Notices. A Dictionary, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, of the Various Countries, Places, and Principal Natural Objects in the World. By J. R. M'Culloch, Esq. 8vo. Part I. London: Longman and Co. We need not say one word to dispose the public for a favorable reception of this work. The established reputation of the author supersedes the necessity of our doing so, and we shall, therefore, content ourselves with a brief extract from his prospectus, and a promise to report progress from time to time. It is necessary to observe, that we have not attempted to supply the reader with a complete Geographical and Statistical Dictionary. Such a work would necessarily extend to many volumes, and would embrace multitudinous details nowise interesting to the great majority of readers. Our object has been of a more limited kind. Being intended for the especial use of Englishmen, we have dwelt at greatest length on those articles, and on those parts of articles, we thought most likely to interest them. Hence we have appropriated a much larger space to articles connected with our Eastern possessions, and our colonies in different parts of the world, than they may appear, on other grounds, properly entitled to. On the same principle, we have lengthened the accounts of those countries and places with which our countrymen have the greatest intercourse, or which have acquired celebrity by the historical associations connected with them; and have proportionally shortened the others.' The work is to appear in monthly parts, and will be confined within the smallest possible compass.' 6 Emendations of the Authorized Version of the Old Testament. By London: Whatever objections may be made against a new version of the Bible which should supplant the version in general use, no well grounded objection can be urged against its defects or inaccuracies being pointed out, for the benefit of those whose inclination and profession lead them to study the original. And if, in such examination and comparison of the English with the Hebrew, we avail ourselves of the labors of German rationalists, we may surely hail those of the Israelitish believer, though not yet converted to Christianity. Mr. Newman does not appear before the public now for the first time; his Hebrew Grammar and Lexicon are well known, and have received from us the commendation they deserve. The work now before us will be found useful by those for whom it is intended. The authorized version of the passages handled, is put in one column, and the amended VOL. VII. 2 c version opposite. There is, of course, no room in so small a volume for discussing or defending the version proposed; still the work will be useful as showing the opinion entertained by a good Hebrew scholar and a student of the Hebrew Scriptures, on many obscure or difficult passages. The Mysteries of Revelation, no solid Argument against its Truth. A Dissertation which obtained the Hulsean Prize, for 1838. By Daniel Moore, Librarian and Scholar of Catherine Hall. Cambridge. 1839, pp. 115. Some of our readers may not be aware that in 1777, the Rev. John Hulse directed that one sixth part (of a certain portion of his rentals) 'should be paid to such learned and ingenious person, in the University of Cambridge, under the degree of Master of Arts, as shall com'pose for that year, the best Dissertation in the English language, on the Evidences in general, or on the Prophecies, or Miracles in parti'cular, or any other particular argument, whether the same be direct 'or collateral proofs of the Christian Religion, in order to evince its 'truth and excellence.' The Essay before us obtained the prize for 1838; no small distinction, when we recollect the competition is open to the whole University. It is a masterly production, discovering no small share of diligent investigation, polemical aptitude, and general attainment. The style is chaste and beautiful, without any lack of energy; and there is a tone of deep earnestness pervading the whole composition, which, without violating the proprieties of scientific discussion, throws the charm of sincerity, the hallowed lustre of a reflected experience, over the whole dissertation. The present essay must not be considered as a mere college exercise. Considering the argument well sustained throughout, we cordially recommend the publication to the perusal of any of our friends who wish for a clear, able, and concise view of a difficult and important subject. The British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Reporter. Under the Sanction of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. No. 1. The African Colonizer. No. 1. We are desirous of calling the early attention of our readers to both these Journals, each of which in its appropriate sphere, is eminently adapted to serve the interests of an enlightened and humane policy. They are both designed to appear once a fortnight, and may be ordered through any news-vender, so as to be obtained with the utmost regularity. The former will be devoted exclusively to topics connected with the twin abominations yet desolating the earth-Slavery and the Slave-Trade. It will also be the official organ of the British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society, and the habitual Reporter of its proceedings; maintaining, consequently, unequivocally, the pacific principles of that Society. Our columns,' remarks the editor, will con tain further, as much of the general information which will be continually arriving on our appropriate topics, as we may be able to condense into them; together with original articles on the various important questions which will naturally arise for discussion. While the AntiSlavery Reporter cannot be considered as in any way (the mere accident of time excepted) succeeding to the British Emancipator, from which its general scope and character will be found to differ, it will not be forgetful of the happily emancipated population of the British Colonies, a watchful regard to whose interests is one of the specific duties of the Anti-Slavery Society.' The African Colonizer, has a more circumscribed, but scarcely less important sphere. It is published, not only under a strong impression that the affairs of Africa, generally, are of deep concern to Great Britain, but, under a still stronger conviction that some of the most dearly cherished British interests will incur the greatest hazard, if steps be not speedily taken to enlighten and rouse the public respecting British Africa in particular. Although, within a few months, attention has been called to Colonial topics with great ability; and praiseworthy efforts are making for the same object in other periodicals, it is quite plain that space must always be wanting in them for the details indispensable to be PUBLISHED in order to get justice for Africa. It is, therefore, proposed to make the Colonizer a depository of every kind of information bearing on the interests—whether moral, social, commercial, or political-of Africa, and thereby to secure from the British people that degree of attention to which this interesting but neglected portion of our globe is entitled. We heartily wish success to both Journals, and shall be forward, from time to time, to repeat our commendation. Prince Albert, His Country and Kindred. London: Ward and Co. A well-timed and meritorious publication which will be sought with eagerness, and be read with deep interest by a large class of our countrymen. Literary Entelligence. Preparing for Publication. What Cheer? or Roger Williams in Banishment; a Poem. By Job Durfee, Esq., with a recommendatory Preface by the Rev. John Eustace Giles, Leeds. Just Published. Travels in the West. Cuba; with Notices of Porto Rico and the SlaveTrade. By David Turnbull, Esq., M.A. Discourses on Special Occasions, by the late Rev. Robert S. M'All, LL.D. With a Sketch of his Life and Character, by the Rev. Ralph Wardlaw, D.D. Two volumes 8vo. Biblical Antiquities, and the Hebrew Commonwealth. By John Jahn, D.D. One volume. History of Ireland. By Thomas Moore, Esq. Vol. III. (Lardner's Cyclopædia.) Ward's Library. Christian Moderation. In two books. By Joseph Hall, D.D. Reprinted from the edition of 1640. An Historical Sketch of the Law of Copyright; with Remarks on Serjeant Talfourd's Bill; and an Appendix of the Copyright Laws of Foreign Nations. By John J. Lowndes, Esq. Historical Sketch of the Rise, Progress, and Decline of the Reformation in Poland, and of the Influence which the Scriptural doctrines have exercised on that Country, in Literary, Moral, and Polical respects. By Count Valerian Krasinski. Vol. II. A Greek and English Lexicon to the New Testament: especially adapted for the Use of Colleges and Schools: but also intended as a convenient Manual for Students in Divinity and Theological Readers in General. By the Rev. S. T. Bloomfield, D.D. The Cottage among the Mountains. A Narrative of peculiarly interesting Facts. By the Author of Conversations on Mind and Matter.' The Fathers and Founders of the London Missionary Society; with a brief Sketch of Methodism, and Historical Notices of the Several Protestant Missions from 1556 to 1839. By John Morison, D.D. 2 vols. Prince Albert, His Country and Kindred. A Dictionary Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, of the Various Countries, Places, and Principal Natural Objects in the World. By J. R. M'Culloch, Esq. Part I. A Treatise on Man's Responsibility. By J. Howard Hinton, M.A. The Primitive Doctrine of Justification Investigated: relatively to the several definitions of the Church of Rome and the Church of England; and with a Special Reference to the Opinions of the late Mr. Knox, as published in his Remains. By George S. Faber, B.D. Second edition. The Primitive Doctrine of Regeneration: Sought for in Holy Scripture; and investigated through the medium of the Written Documents of Ecclesiastical Antiquity. By George S. Faber, B.D. Narrative of a Journey from Caunpoor to the Boorendo Pass in the Himalaya Mountains. By Major Sir William Lloyd. And Captain Alexander Gerard's Account of an Attempt to penetrate by Bekhur, to Garoo, and the Lake Manasarowara, &c. Edited by George Lamb. 2 vols. 8vo. Improvement of Affliction: A Practical Sequel to a Series of Meditations, entitled 'Comfort in Affliction.' By the Rev. James Buchanan. A Treatise on Baptism; designed as a Help to the due Improvement of that Holy Sacrament, as administered in the Church of England. By the Rev. E. Bickersteth. Agathos, and other Sunday Stories. By a Clergyman. Every Day Duties. In Letters to a Young Lady. By M. A. Stodart. The Fountain of Life, or the Union between Christian Believers. By the Rev. Thomas Jones. Outlines of Church History. By the Author of Early Recollections.' Memoir of the Rev. Rowland Hill, M.A. By William Jones. With a Preface by the Rev. James Sherman. Second edition. The Christian Visitor: or Select portions from The Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles, with Expositions and Prayers. Designed to assist the Friends of the Sick and the Afflicted. By the Rev. W. Jowett, M.A. THE ECLECTIC REVIEW FOR APRIL, 1840. Art. I. 1. Proceedings at a Meeting for the Formation of the Evangelical Voluntary Church Association, held on Wednesday Evening, Dec. 4, 1839. 2. Advocacy of the Voluntary Principle on Religious Grounds only. No. 1. The Church of England and the Church of Christ. a Lecture delivered in the Town Hall, Hertford. By the Rev. JOHN BURNET. London: J. Dinnis. "THE HE stars in their courses fought against Sisera;' and the time of the turn of battle will come, whatever temporary disadvantages or defeats the cause of God and truth may have to sustain. Instead of being alarmed by the fierceness of the conflict, the boasting of the foe, or the occasional tergiversations of lowly or lordly friends, we are disposed to feel encouragement and to cherish hope. The raging elements will the sooner subside from their present vehemence; vociferation will only produce hoarseness and silence; and a change of policy in the doubtful rouse into renewed action a needful excitement. The warfare of the voluntary with the compulsory principle, we deem to be eminently a good warfare.' It is literally pro aris et focis; for, as the one or the other prevails, we shall witness the purity or corruption of Christianity, the vigor or the feebleness of personal religion, the dominion of righteousness, or the reign of exaction and tyranny. The great questions at issue now are, whether the mind shall be free or fettered; whether conscience shall be let alone or coerced; whether the building of churches, and the promotion of religion, are identical; whether the church of Christ requires for its support the prop of human authority, and the aid VOL. VII. 2 D |