the 1st of which is Introductory to the course-the 2nd is on Marriage-the 3rd on Conjugal Duties-the 4th on Parental Obligations-5th on Filial Obligations-6th on the Obligations of Masters 7th, of Servants-8th on Pastoral Duties-9th, the Duties of a People to their Minister-10th, of Kings and their Subjects-11th, of the Importance of Mercantile Integrity-and the Concluding Lecture is on the Comparative Influence of Improved and Misimproved Talents.

Upon subjects of this nature, which have been so often handled, it would be difficult to say any thing that has not been said by others. The theme is hackneyed, and the highest praise to which a Lecturer on it can aspire, is that of collecting and condensing, and delivering in a more perspicuous and nervous style, the scattered wisdom of preceding ages. That Mr. Morison's book has much merit in this way, we

are confident will not be denied by any impartial and competent judge. Sound scriptural Divinity, interspersed with judicious remarks, the result of a reflecting mind, and delivered in a style at once plain, elegant, nervous, grave and animated, neither bombastic nor grovelling, but such as the subject always requires, are the genuine characteristics of this volume of Lectures. We have read them with pleasure, and have no hesitation in recommending them to our readers. We think we can discern in them unquestionable indications of an improving mind in the author, we mean as compared with his former volume.

He will excuse us, we hope, in re minding him that he has fallen into a trifling mistake in the orthography of the names of Whitefield and Hervey p. 341, and seq. We merely mention it that he may correct them in the next edition.

Religious and Literary Entelligence.

ANNIVERSARY MEETINGS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE

SOCIETY.

that the Report be read.-The Report was read accordingly, and the following is an abstract:

It contained a number of most cheering facts relative to the prosperity of the InstiWednesday, May 1st, the Anniversary tution, from which it appeared that the Meeting of this excellent Institution was Auxiliary Societies have increased both in -held at the Freemason's Tavern. On three numbers and in the amount of the subscripsides of the Great Room benches had been tions; that the friends of similar institutions erected for the accommodation of the com- in various parts of the world have been propany, who began to assemble at an early secuting the same cause with increased hour; and long before eleven o'clock every energy and success; and many instances place, including the high galleries at each were mentioned in which their exertions end, were filled by persons of the first re- have produced a very striking moral and spectability, among whom were H. R. H. religious benefit. The income of the Society the D. of Gloucester; the Bishops of Salis- during the past year exceeded that of any bury, St. David's, and Norwich; the Earls former year, and amounted to the astonishof Harrowby, Gosford, and Rocksavage; ing sum of upwards of £103,000. Calthorpe, Gambier, Suffield and Sandon; expenditure during the same period, in the Rt. Hon. the Chancellor of the Ex-translating, printing, and circulating the chequer, Rt. Hon. C. Grant, Sir T. D. Acland, Sir R. H. Inglis, Sir C. S. Hunter, Sir Mont. Chomley, Bart.; S. Wortley, W. Whitmore, and Wm. Wilberforce, Esqrs. M. P.

Shortly after eleven o'clock the chair was taken by Lord Teignmouth, who, after explaining the object of the Meeting, moved

The

Scriptures in a variety of European, Asiatic, and some African and American languages, as also in assisting the benevolent labours kindred institutions, exceeded £90,000. So great however are the demands, and such the confidence of the Committee on the continued generosity of the Christian public, that the engagements of the Society were

calculated at no less a sum than £50,000,- | The reading of the Report occupied nearly an hour, and was received by the Meeting with the most cordial approbation.

The Earl of Harrowby expressed the high satisfaction he felt at the Report which had been read, by which it appeared that the Gospel had extended to the most distant parts of the world; to men of every colour and of every clime. His Lordship moved that the Report be printed under direction of the Committee.-Agreed to.

lation, greatly improved the moral condition of mankind while it tended to conduct them to eternal salvation.

The Rev. Mr. Monod, Secretary of the Paris Protestant Bible Society, was now introduced to the Meeting. This gentleman addressed them in very good English. He said he appeared before them as the representative of a Bible Society, which took the greatest interest in the proceedings of this Society, and which contemplated them with admiration and gratitude. The Members The Rt. Hon. the Chancellor of the Ex- of the Society to which he belonged valued chequer moved the thanks of the Society to no other distinctions than those of the distheir Noble President, Lord Teignmouth, ciples of JESUS. He considered himself The Society had now entered into its nine-there among children of the same FATHER, teenth year since its formation; and although it had long been discountenanced by many, it had grown above all difficulties. His Noble Friend bad called their attention to the Report which had been read; but in order that the Report might be understood, it would be necessary to refer to the map of the world; because otherwise it would be impossible to trace all its operations. By that Report it appeared, that in every quarter of the world, ignorance and idolatry were giving way before the light of Truth and of the Gospel.-Although this Institution formed but a small part in the efforts made to extend that light, it would form a memorable era in the history of the Christian Church; and he hoped that all selfish feelings would be overlooked in supporting the great cause in which they were all engaged.

This motion being passed,

Lord Teignmouth then rose, and after expressing his acknowledgments, observed, that the happy effects of this Society had every day been extending from nation to nation, in consequence of the universal distribution of the Holy Scriptures. Efforts so extended as those could not have proceeded from any cause purely human, but from God himself, who must have disposed the hearts of men to promote his glory and the happiness of his creatures. If history was a record of the crimes of mankind, it was reserved for modern times to form new institutions, founded on evangelical principles, for the prevention of crimes, and for promoting the good of mankind.

He

was happy to find that the Bible Societies comprehended, at this time, Christians of all denominations, and that universality was given to all their operations, which were directed, not to the subjugation of empires, but to the subversion of ignorance, idolatry, and vice. They aimed at the moral and religious improvement of mankind; the Bible alone was the instrument by which it was to be effected; and he hoped this Society would continue its operations until all the nations of the earth should be acquainted with that sacred work, which had already, by the vast extent of its circu

and followers of the same SAVIOUR. With sentiments of this kind he prayed the indulgence of the Meeting, and assured them that their brethren in France were animated by the same spirit as those whom he now addressed, although they had not the same means. Little more than three years had clapsed since the Society in Paris was established, and since then there were forty Branch Societies from it; and from having at first no more funds than 40,000 francs, they now had 300,000 francs. They had distributed vast numbers of Bibles; and a generous friend of their Institution had sent 2000 francs, to be given to the author of the best work in the French language upon the reading of the Holy Scriptures.

Lord Calthorpe expressed his admiration at what he had just heard from the Secretary of the Paris Bible Society. Nothing could more gratify the feelings of all persons in this country than the assurance that such an Institution could be held in support of the Society of England. So great was the extent of those Institutions, and so far had they exceeded the most sanguine hopes of their supporters, that nothing less than a Divine influence could have produced such wonderful effects. It had been, within the last year, objected that this Institution had deviated from its original purpose; the objections urged, however, had all been of a minor kind, and not directed to its great and essential objects. He was convinced that this Society had reflected higher glory on the country even than the progress of its arms and its arts; and its evangelical nature would ever make it pre-eminent over all other Institutions. It happily had the support and patronage of Royalty; and feeling as he did the deepest interest in the Royal Family of this country, he thought the thanks of the Meeting ought to be offered to them, not as individuals, but in behalf of the whole people of the country. He concluded with moving the thanks of the Meeting_to_their_Royal Highnesses the Dukes of York, Cumberland, Sussex, and Gloucester, for their continued support in forwarding the objects of this Society.

His R. II. the Duke of Gloucester con

were eagerly bought up, and rapidly circu lated; and there was every reason to hope that Bible Societies would soon be estab lished among all the Catholic inhabitants of the extensive regions of South America.— (Applause.) In our own country the hap piest effect must arise from these ammual celebrations. He then moved the thanks of the Meeting to the Rt. Rev. and the Rt. Hon. Vice Presidents of the Society, for their continued support of the Society.

In moving and seconding the other customary Resolutions, a number of interesting

of the University of Basle; Mr. Morison of Chelsea; John Thornton, Esq. the Treasurer; Mr. Hughes of Battersea; Bishop of Norwich; Mr. Grant; Mr. Whitmore; Sir T. D. Ackland; Lord Gambier and others.

sidered this vote as a fresh proof of the generous feelings with which they were always ready to acknowledge any trifling services performed by him and his Illustrious relatives. He wished to express his thanks to them rather for having laboured so much in the great cause in which they were engaged, than for the mark of favour they had now shewn him. The respectable Secretary of the French Bible Society had truly observed that they had all associated as the disciples of CHRIST, and were the children of one common FATHER; and he fully participated in that feeling. After the strug-speeches were delivered by Mr. Blumhardt gles in which all Europe had been so long engaged, it was a satisfaction to him to see its inhabitants no longer contending for earthly territory, but endeavouring to make their fellow-creatures happy, by giving that book which was to prepare them for eternal life, as well as to make them virtuous in this present world. So long then as there remained a spot upon the globe to which a Bible had not yet reached, they ought to increase their efforts in this great cause. The difficulties which had at first been encountered were diminishing every day, and he hoped to see the labours of this Society extended all over the world. He trusted that increased exertions would be made every year towards extending the blessings which had grown out of this Society. In the name of his Illustrious Relatives he now thanked them all for their kind regards.

Wm. Wilberforce, Esq. M. P. began by congratulating the company on the happy progress which the efforts of the Society had made; and he was delighted to see even in Paris the rapid progress of that blessed truth which would lead men to eternal salvation, and overturn the false philosophy which had too long prevailed in a capital that had long been renowned for learning, and the liberal arts. It was also delightful to see that in almost every part of the habitable globe the Bible was now diffusing its blessings; it was now making its happy progress among the miserable natives of Labrador. The people of the United States of America were also labouring in the same cause with us; and showing to the world that all men were children of the same parents. There was, in fact, a masterly energy of heavenly force at work to accomplish the great objects they all had in view. The grand and eternal quarrel he ever had with the Roman Catholic religion—(Ap- | plause.)-arose from their refusing to circulate the Scriptures; and the moment they ceased to do so, his hostility against them would cease. He was now happy to inform the Meeting, that he very lately had a communication from the Secretary of General Bolivar, President of the Colombian Republic, which stated that Bibles had been brought into Venezuela; that they

LONDON HIBERNIAN SOCIETY.

On Saturday, the 4th of May, the Annual Meeting of the above Society was held at Freemasons Hall, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester in the Chair.

The Report, which was read by the Secretary, stated, that the number of the Society's Schools in Ireland had increased in the last year from 534 to 575, and the number of scholars was 53,233; 35 of the Schools were under the superintendence of Catholic Priests, from which it would be seen how entirely the Society was divested of Sectarianism. The Society had received 100 Bibles and 10,000 Testaments from the British and Foreign Bible Society, and had distributed upwards of 80,000 Bibles and Testaments. The progress of the Society had been slow but sure, and extends now to 23 counties out of 32, and they looked with confidence to complete success, as the cause was not that of a party, but truly Catholic.

The Earl of Gosford congratulated the Society on the success of its labours hitherto, and argued for the necessity of its perseve rance from the present melancholy state of Ireland, which he attributed to the want of education, and of a resident gentry among them. Lord G. concluded by moving the reception and printing of the report.

Mr. George Clarke seconded the Resolution, and warmly recommended the objects of the Society, which were to benefit the people of Ireland, who were bone of our bone, and flesh of our flesh-whose charac teristics were bravery, generosity and gratitude.

Mr. Steven, one of the Vice-Presidents, who had visited Ireland during the last year, gave an interesting account of the Society's Schools, many of which, he said, were held in Roman Catholic Chapels, and greatly promoted by some excellent men, among the Catholic Priests. He was amazed at the quickness with which the Irish children acquired learning--the dullest · learned to

J. Grattan, Esq. M. P. could not but feel grateful for their attention to his native country, but was sorry that any thing of a party spirit should appear in their proceed

read the Testament in a year: and he had known an instance of a child, after having learned to read, committing the four Gospels to memory in a quarter of a year. The people were of most amiable disposi-ings. He assured the meeting that by any tions, and he was convinced that all their miseries and crimes lay at our door.

Lord Calthorpe moved a Resolution of Thanks to the Royal Chairman, for condescending to become the Patron of the Society, and presiding at the Meeting. His Lordship eulogized the warm hearted people of Ireland, who were never deficient in gratitude and affection for those who shewed them kindness or justice. And he hoped that education, which was the object of this Society, would be the means of finally extinguishing the gross errors unfortunately imbibed by the mass of the people, which formed a system which he must call-not merely perverted christianity, but perverted popery.

Dr. Randolph seconded the Resolution.He said, never was any country plunged in greater misery than Ireland, but he hoped food and raiment would soon be sent to their relief. (The enthusiastic applause with which the expression of this hope was received, shewed how deeply the Meeting sympathized with the sufferings of Ireland.) The Duke of Gloucester declared, that he felt he owed thanks to those excellent Patriots who had proposed to him to unite with a Society, that had the happiness of much-injured Ireland for its object. England had incurred a long debt to Ireland, which could not be better repaid, than by affording them the benefits of religious and moral education, on the advantages of which his Royal Highness dilated at some length. He would ever consider the people of that conntry as members of the same family with the people of England, and endeavour to extend to them a participation of every blessing their brothers enjoyed in England. A Vote of Thanks being passed to the Vice Presidents,

attempt at proselytism, their object would be defeated. His own tenants were all Catholics, and more honest, faithful, and well disposed persons could no where be found. Mr. G. moved thanks to the Treasurer and Committee, which being seconded and carried, the Rev. G. Clayton returned thanks in their name.

John Scott, Esq. the Treasurer, then gave a brief statement of the Society's accounts. The income of the last year was £5.562, and its expenditure £6,863, which left a deficiency of £800, which could only be made up by drawing on their capital, The Meeting closed with a liberal collection at the doors.

ROYAL BRITISH INSTITUTION, For the Education of the Poor. Friday, May 3, at two o'clock, the Annual Meeting of the Friends and Supporters of this excellent Institution was held at the School-house, in North-street, City-road, where a numerous and respectable attendance took place.

His R. H. the Duke of Sussex not being able to attend the Meeting, Mr. Alderinan Wood, the founder of the Institution, was requested to take the Chair, which he did, and regretted the absence of the Duke of Sussex, whose indisposition (he said) could be the only cause of his non-attendance at the meeting.

Mr. Wilks, the Secretary, now read the Report, from which it appeared that the Institution was in a very dourishing state, and had met with the most liberal support of the public. Since the year 1813, the Society had received under its care 4,433 boys, and the number had been encreased to Mr. Wilberforce, M. P. as one of them, 4,808--of these, 2.501 were taught to read addressed the Meeting in a speech of con- and write, and 2,307 had been completed in siderable length, in which he feelingly the rules of arithmetic. Within the last lamented the injuries and the insults that three years, 580 girls had been admitted had for ages been offered to the high-into the schools, and taught needle-work and minded gallant people of Ireland; but expressed his hope that the time was now Come, when justice would be done to their virtues and their sufferings. In adverting to a remark of their illustrious President, that England had heen long indebted to Ireland, he remarked that the former would promote her own interests in speedily repaying those obligations. Ireland had been so enslaved and degraded, that it was difficult to persuade an Irish peasant to consider an English nan in-any other light than as an enemy. He considered this Society as calculated to do great good, and promised his utmost support to their exertions.

the rudiments of education, and 217 now remained in the school, the dimensions of which were so very extensive, that more could be received, It also stated, that £3000 have been expended in the erection of two commodious schools, and there only remained a debt of £400, which it was anticipated would be liquidated by that day's subscriptions, and others in band.

The school embraces the children of the poor of every denomination, without offering violence to their religious feelings, and is conducted upon the liberal plan of Joseph Lancaster, and the British and Foreign School: conveying religious and moral

After the Report was read, several of the children of the Institution were conducted into the room. They were neatly clad, and had the appearance of being well treated. Being placed in rotation, each of them produced some specimen of their forwardness in education in its various branches, and the The opening of a Seminary for Missiona needle-work and writing exacted the high-ries to the Jews was mentioned in the last est eulogies of the company. Several read report: 8 have been received, of whom ? passages out of the Bible. are now employed upon the Continent, and 2 more are to proceed thither shortly,

In Holland the object of the Society is steadily pursued by Mr. Thelwall, who is the Society's agent there; and at Amster dam a school has been formed for the poorer Jewish Children. Mr. M'Caul, his comSeveral Gentlemen addressed the meeting panion, proceeded to Warsaw where he has in favour of the Institution, and a handsome been since joined by Mr. Becker, another collection was made at the doors. The Christian Missionary. Many of the Jews male part of the company afterwards ad- (which are there very numerous,) entered journed to the London Tavern, where a into conversation with them, thankfully sumptuous dinner was provided, W. Wil-received the Tracts, and some New Testaliams, Esq. M.P. in the Chair. A numerous company sat down to dinner.