views entertained in this pamphlet known to us, we have the most unfeigned respect. We believe them to be sincere though wrong, and therefore do most prayerfully follow them in their wanderings. Who can but lament to see those, who were capable of better things and who were as loud in deprecating religious errings, as any, now bowing down to such a mixture of truth and error as is contained in the pages of this pamphlet ; in which not only are common sense, and religious sense, but the ordinary acceptation of language and the just process of deducing inference from clear premises, set at complete defiance ? What will the reader think of the sentiment which pervades this and every similar publication, that because miracles have ceased since the days of the apostles, ergo, there has been no Church and is none now-and yet the writer and some few call themselves the church! What will the reader think of such biblical criticism as the following? The writer says that the love referred to in 1 Cor. xiii. is not the sweet sanctifying love of Jesus, but a special gift, a gift above knowledge or miracles, and a something in fact which we have never learned since the apostolic days. We candidly confess that we did take up this pamphlet in the sincere hope of understanding the views of its advocates, but we have been disappointed. It is the most confused and unsatisfactory statement we have almost ever met with. We can assure the writer that there is no merit in mystery, nor in this age will it ensure success. The only way to make converts to the truth is by exhibiting the doctrines and requirements of the Bible in plain and intelligible language, which we think is not done in this work. We regret to see one of the most beautiful flowers in our spiritual bouquet, the personal reign, continually mixed up with such things as miracles, tongues, &c. &c. think it unhappy for the millennium doctrine that it has been mixed up with such society, and still more unfair in those who have opposed the errors of our brethren to entitle their conglomeration of wildnesses by a term (Millenarianism) which has no more connexion with Irvingism, than universalism has with the atonement. The doctrine of the personal reign is held by hundreds, who are as earnest for the overthrow of error as any of the members of Christ's body, who oppose that view of the subject.

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Homer's Iliad, translated by Pope.-Rushton: Calcutta, 1838. We have been favored with a sight of Mr. Rushton's reprint of this useful school-book. It is got up with great care and neatness, and is embellished with the designs of Flaxman executed by our Indian artiste par excellence Mr. Grant. The price (3 rupees to subscribers and 4 Rs. to non-subscribers) is its next strong recommendation as a school-book. It is bound in roan and printed in a fine bold type, and is in fact quite equal to any European school-book in execution and price. We sincerely wish the enterprizing publisher may find that patronage with the friends of education which shall remunerate him for his present endeavour to serve them, and induce him to launch still further into a department much more satisfactory and profitable than the reprint of novels, romances, collections, &c.

Missionary and Keligious Entelligence.

1.-MISSIONARY AND ECCLESIASTICAL MOVEMENTS.

We gather from the Bombay Oriental Christian Spectator, that the Bishop of Bombay held an ordination there on the 10th of June. Mr. George Candy, formerly a Captain in the H. C. service, received ordina tion as a deacon. It is his intention to devote himself specially to the Indo-Britons. It also announces the arrival of the Rev. Mr. Stackhouse as a chaplain, and the Rev. Mr. Valatine as a missionary of the Church Missionary Society in the Bombay Presidency.-The Edinburgh and Glasgow Jew's Societies have entered into an engagement with the General Assembly's Missions at Bombay for the support of several schools for the children of Israelites at that place.-The Rev. J. Woolfe has arriv ed in England; his health is much improved. We wonder whither this erratic missionary will wander next!-We regret to state that Mrs. Jones, the wife of the Rev. J. T. Jones, of Bancock, died of cholera on the 18th March, after an illness of 12 hours. She died rejoicing in Jesus.— The Rev. J. Lockwood of the American Episcopalian Mission, Batavia, has proceeded to Macao for the benefit of his health. The Rev. T. Howson, of the same mission, was obliged to proceed to America at the commencement of the year in search of the same blessing.-Dr. Hope of the American Mission at Singapore has just left for America also in quest of health. The Rev. W. S. Mackay, of the Scottish Mission, has sailed on the Gaillardon, Captain Rapson, for New South Wales. May the Lord preserve and restore our good brother. The pupils of the seminary have subscribed for a portrait of Mr. M. which has, we believe, been executed by Mr. Pote the artist. Though but young in the mission field we begin to feel, in the midst of these frequent changes, that we must ourselves be seering, and would therefore impress on ourselves and all our brethren the need of working with diligence while the Lord permits us to remain in the field of labour.-The Rev. J. C. Finck has returned to his station in Arracan.

2. THE PUNA MISSION.

This Mission appears to be eminently blessed by God in the introduction of sinners to the fold of Christ. The Rev. W. Mitchell, of the Scotch Mission, admitted three members to the Church in May last, two Hindus and one Roman Catholic:-may they stand fast in the Lord.

3. DEATH OF THE RIGHT HONORABLE SIR ROBERT GRANT, G. C. H. GOVERNOR OF BOMBAY.

How seldom is it our duty to put on record such a testimony as the following in reference to the great of this world! and how fully does the high character sustained by Sir R. Grant for piety, account for that bitter. ness and sneering with which even his death has been treated by some portion of the press. The following is from the Bombay Oriental Spectator. "It is not our province to indulge in political speculations, or even to discuss the merits of political characters. We feel it due, however, to the cause of general philanthropy in India, to record the deep sense which we entertain of the great bereavement which, in the present instance, it has received.

"The mental powers of Sir Robert Grant were of the very first order; and they had reached a high degree of culture. His classical attainments were most respectable; and they were associated with great refinement of judgment, taste, and brilliancy of imagination. From his earliest days, he had enjoyed the best Christian example, guardianship, and instruction; and he was more intimately acquainted with the doctrines of our holy faith, the history of the church, and the literature of theology, than many who are its express and approved ministers. His mind was imbued, in the morn of life, with religious principle, the fruits of which were apparent in the serenity of his temper, the modesty and urbanity of his manners, the sincerity, ardour and constancy of his friendship, the purity of his life, and his diligent attention to the means of grace. This principle was severely tried in many of the situations in which he was placed in general society, at the bar, in the senate, and at the court; and though in every case, it did not lead to that decision and prominency of action, which might have been expected, its reality could be called in question by few indeed of those who had an opportunity of marking the benevolence of his disposition, the common tenor of his walk and conversation, and the general tendency of his counsels and endeavours. It is not without reason, that it is said in the official announcement of his death, that the virtues there recorded of Sir Robert Grant, sprang from the high aim which he took, in all his duties, to do the will of God.'

"The appointment of Sir Robert Grant to the Government of this Presidency, excited the expectation of many, that the best interests of the country would be greatly advanced during his administration. That expectation has not been disappointed, even though the curtailment of his prerogative by the operations of the last Charter Act, and the almost unavoidable assumptions of the Supreme Government, greatly restricted his opportunities, and though the irresistible appointment of divine providence has brought them to what, in the language of men, may be called a premature close. No one did more than he to call forth the agricultu ral resources, and to facilitate the commerce of the country. 'The native community,' it is justly observed by the Darpan, is indebted to him for a great many measures of public spirit and liberality, the construction of roads, tanks, bandars, &c. and the abolition of taxes, to carry which measures, it will be recollected, he had considerable opposition to encounter.' No business ever came before him, to which, if it required his particular attention, he did not bend the energies of his mind, and consider in all its bearings, according to the information which he might receive; and to this cause, and to his desire, in some degree laudable, though sometimes practically injurious, to give a decision the least disagreeable to all parties, and not to indolence, is to be ascribed the delay which occurred in his answering some of the representations which were addressed to him. His minutes and correspondence, have all the marks of his master mind, and are characterized by great penetration, and a fulness, politeness, and felicity of expression, which will bear an honorable com parison with the most approved state papers of our most applauded eastern governors. He was the warmest friend, whom we have yet seen occupying his exalted station, of the moral improvement, and social reform of the natives. Of their education, he was a most eloquent advocate, and constant friend. In their conversion, through the operation of Christian truth, he felt a deep interest, which he expressed by his patronage of the religious societies, and his contributions to their funds. The last proof which he gave of his concern for the well-being of the natives, was his subscribing, on his leaving Bombay before his death, the sum of one thousand rupees to the fund for the erection of buildings for the General Assembly's Institution, in this place. His conviction was that the best way of commanding for Britain the love and respect of the many tribes over which it has been destined to rule, is to exhibit its faith in all its VII.

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justice, purity, and charity, and not to make it an object of concealment, compromise, or misrepresentation; and had his power not been limited, he would have carried into effect, as far as this Presidency is concerned, the whole of the measures recommended in the celebrated "Pilgrim Dispatch," of which he and his distinguished brother, were the original authors. None ever could breathe the accusation against him of selfishness in the exercise of his official patronage. The loss which the public has sustained, by his removal from this sublunary scene, is, in every respect, great indeed. May all who mourn it look to the Most High!

"The government of Bombay, has for the present devolved on the Honorable James Farish, Esq. His experience, and ability, his sterling piety and upright principle, and his laboriousness and diligence, form a strong guarantee for the excellence of the measures which he will pursue.”

4. THE EXPORTATION OF NATIVES.-APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSION. We had intended taking up the subject of the exportation of Coolies at length in the present number; press of matter has prevented our doing more than to announce the appointment of a commission for inquiring into the local abuses connected with the traffic. Similar commissions are to be established at Madras and Bombay, and recommended to the authorities at the Mauritius. We fear little can be expected from the Committee,― not from any want of disposition or ability on the part of its members but from its limited powers.

5.-DEDICATION OF THE NEW BETHEL SHIP TO THE SERVICE OF ALMIGHTY God.

On Tuesday night the New Bethel was attended by several ladies and gentlemen from shore, and by a few sailors from the ships. The threatening appearance of the evening no doubt prevented many from attending. This floating place of worship has undergone several improvements since it was launched. When first we saw this place it looked like any thing but a Bethel. Some said it was "an old hearse," others said that it was some "merchant's packing case," and all made inquiries, "who was the talented architect that built an ark so truly square?" The appearance of the Bethel is certainly wonderfully improved and is now no discredit to the city of palaces. The inside fitting up is very neat, being well lighted, and comfortably furnished, and does great credit to the committee and official gentlemen of the Society.

The Rev. T. Boaz commenced the service with reading and prayer, and gave a suitable address from the following words:-"Who hath despised the day of small things." From the above words he gave an account of the rise and small beginnings of religious efforts among sailors; compared what was formerly done with what is now being done for these men, and said we might admire and be grateful for the result. The small fountain had become a large river, dispensing blessings in all its course. The grain of mustard had become a large tree, under whose shade many might repose. May the little leaven thrown into the maritime world, leaven the whole lump.

The Rev. J. Penney, the Seamen's Minister, concluded the service by prayer, and then gave notice that a sermon would be preached on Sunday morning on the opening of the Bethel.

The Society has a visiting agent Mr. Roberts, whose duty it is to visit the ships for the purpose of conversing with the sailors and for distributing tracts among them. Mr. Roberts is a person well adapted for the work and zealous in the discharge of his duties.

The Rev. Mr Macdonald, Missionary of the Scotch Church, gives his assistance to this valuable institution. We have heard some discourses from this gentleman well suited to the capacities of seamen. The Rev. gentleman's plan is expounding more than preaching.

* We believe there is a debt of about 1,000 Co.'s Rs. remaining on the new vessel.-ED.

We hope that captains and officers of ships will not be behind in encouraging the men to attend a floating tabernacle, expressly prepared for their convenience and improvement; and we also hope that the liberality of the public will never let an institution like the Bethel fail for want of funds.

The Rev. Thomas Boaz is the active and zealous Secretary both of the Sailor's Home and of the Bethel, the former owes its origin to him, and the latter is in a great measure indebted to his exertions for its prosperity. The Rev. gentleman deserves to be designated "the Sailor's Friend."-Courier, August 1.

6. THE GERMAN TINNEVELLY MISSION.

We feel ashamed that we have never yet had an opportunity of recom mending this most interesting field of labour to the Christian public of Bengal, for it is of all missions deserving the sympathy and prayerful support of all God's people. It is a Mission of faith and labour. If it was worthy of support in the days of the beloved Rhenius, we are confident it will lose none of that claim to support now that he is gone. Our attachment is only to man, as he works for Christ. We loved Rhenius because he was in labours more abundant and blessed; but let us show that we loved the work and the churches he under God was the means of forming much more. We have given an extract from the last half yearly report of the mission which will give our readers an idea of the extent of labours in which our brethren are engaged, and the responsibilities under which they are brought by their engagements with teachers, schools, churches, &c. We shall be happy to convey any sum however small to our devoted brethren.

ABSTRACT of the Congregations under the charge of the German Missionaries in Tinnevelly, at the end of June, 1838.

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7. THE REMONSTRANCE OF THE SUDDER BOARD ON THE SUBJECT OF GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE WITH IDOLATRY.

Events ripen apace: who would have thought some two years ago that at this moment we should have had a Commander-in-Chief, a highly respectable Civil Servant and a Sudder Board, all remonstrating against the Goverment connexion. We knew it must come to this, but did not antici pate it so soon. The Sudder Board in imitation of the two noble remonstrants have appealed against having any thing to do with the erection of the Musalman institution at Húghli. This is noble !