to adopt this regulation, and to act upon it constantly and unreservedly, in the management of their business.

4, We will be ready. when it may be deemed expedient, to join in promoting an address to the Right Honourable the Governor-General in Council, praying that orders may be issued to suspend all labour ou public works upon the Lord's day, as well as all such business in the government offices as can, without embarrassment to the service, be dispensed with."

Observance of the Lord's Day at Calcutta. -We are happy to understand that public attention at Calcutta has been powerfully attracted to the observance of the Lord'sday, by a controversy which had divided nearly the whole of the European population into two parties. The one insisted on the propriety of the natives being compelled to abstain from all kinds of work on the Sabbath-day, and the other maintained that this would be a violent interference with their religious prejudices-an interference which it would always be good policy to avoid. The assertors of religious propriety, however, had sent forth a kind of manifesto in the India Gazette, by which they intimate their determination to use every possible exertion with the view of procuring a total suspension of work on Sundays among the natives, This document is said to have received the sanction of the Bishop of Calcutta.

Travancore-The Rev. Mr. Mead, of Neyoor in Travancore, writes:

The Scriptures are statedly read to the inhabitants of the surrounding towns and villages, by about 30 native teachers and youths training up for this important pur. pose. Public worship is conducted on the Sabbath at about 40 villages belonging to this station. Upwards of 730 families are pretty regular in their attendance on Christian instruction. The practice of publicly reading the Scriptures daily, at the chapels and school-rooms, is continued. Some of the Christians attend, when their engagements allow of doing so, together with the children of the school: frequently several heathens are present. By these and other means employed in the Mission, we hope that a knowledge of the Scriptures is increasing. The rising generation in this country now possess many advantages for becoming acquainted with Christianity, as revealed in the volume of inspiration. Comparatively few adults are able to read; but a few in most of our congregations are learning."

SOUTH SEA ISLANDS. Translation of a Letter from one of these Islands, to Mr. James, by the Missionary, Charles Barff.

Dear Friend-Mr. James, peace be to you

and to your partner, by Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom alone we can have peace. I have received the letter you wrote to me; I have look it over with care. I was much delighted with the letter, and the property you sent me -the coat one, the trowsers one, the shirt two, and the waistcoat one.

The free grace of God caused to grow in your heart such kindness to me, in sending such things to me. Peace be to you, dear friend.

This is also my word to you, Mr. James, let compassion abound; pray you to God, even Jehovab, for us without ceasing, that his word may grow in reality in these lands, and, indeed, throughout the circle of the globe. It is the desire of those of us who have held fast the word of Jesus the Messiah, that the word of God may run with speed to all lands, that they also may be blessed. This is also a little word of mine to you, Mr. James. I bave sent you a little property, as a memento of my esteem for you. I am greatly delighted with what you sent me. I have sent you one matt, one puran matt, one piece hebcue (or native cloth). This is all I have to say. May you be saved, Mr. James, by Jesus Christ the Messiah, our true Lord, by whom alone we can be saved. Amen.

AUNA HAOHUNE, Maroite.

Copied from the original, one side of which was in the language of the country, and be other in English, and well written.

EUROPE.

France.-M. de la Mennais has published an Appeal to the Roman Catholic Church in France, on the separation of the Church and State, in which he exhorts them, since they no longer are the established religion, to break the bonds that still unite them, aud to refuse the salary allowed their ministers by the government. He has established a journal, called "The Time to Come," (L'Avenir) for the purpose of propagating these opinions. We find that he urges the example of the popish clergy in Ireland, who, he says, have refused the reiterated offers of salary from the government. We believe the offer never was made, and we hope it never will be. The Protestant churches have taken up the idea; and at present there are three chapels open in Paris, with an inscription over the entrance," Protestant worship not salaried by the state-entrance gratuitous.”

Piedmont. Our readers will be glad to hear, that an Hospital and Dispensary for the use of the Vaudois, have been formed, one at La Tour, the other at Pomaret, The number of patients annually relieved is about 200.

Religious intolerance in Geneva - We had begun to hope that the fatal experience which Switzerland has of late years of the

fearful evils of an intolerant and persecuting spirit; and after the earnest fraternal remonstrances of the whole Protestant world, particularly in France, England, and the United States of America, every lover of his country, above all, every professed friend of religion, in Switzerland, had resolved to banish henceforth all weapons in matters of theology, but those of amicable argument and the word of God. We grieve, however, to say, that the spirit of intolerance bas again broken forth; not in some remote rural district, but in Geneva itself; not on the part of a few obscure bigots, but on the part of the venerable company of pastors; and not directed against some rash and ignorant individual, whose con duct could be urged as a pretext for hos. tality, but against one of the most faithful, pious, humble, regular, and useful ministers which the modern church of Geneva can boast-M. Gaussen, the well-known and beloved pastor of Satigny. minant ecclesiastical party in Geneva have never forgiven M. Gaussen the offence of baving re published with M. Cellerier the Helvetic Confession, which they wished to be forgotten, as the monument of their hetero. doxy and secession from the true principles of their church. But his exemplary conduct, and ecclesiastical regularity, have hi therto prevented their finding occasion against him. Had he become a dissenter, or gone over to wild opinions, instead of remaining in the church of which he is an ornament, and exhibiting its true doctrines, his offence had been less, as would his influence and capacity for doing good.

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The circumstances to which we allude are the following. M. Gaussen lately received from the company of pastors an order to renew the use of its catechism in his schools; which he declined doing, as well he might, from the heterodox complexion of that document. The refusal was made a pretext for hostility; and it has been even seriously proposed to deprive him of his benefice. All moderate and well-judging persons in Geneva have exclaimed against such intole. rance and persecution; and the civil authorities have expressed their concern, and endeavoured to tranquillize the matter. In

the mean time, M. Gaussen has been constrained to issue a brief statement on the subject to the householders of his parish. who have gathered around him with filial anxiety and affection. It is a meek and pastoral address, in which he alludes to his having preached among them for fourteen years those blessed truths which were the glory of the Reformation, and which his predecessor Cellerier had inculcated for thirty years before him, and shows good reason why he has not made the modern ca. techism the basis of his instruction among the children; not only because it is tedious and unintelligible to them, but because he thinks the pure word of God preferable for this purpose, and because the catechism has been so grievously mutilated that it exhi bits no longer those four most important doctrines, the fall, sinfulness, and condemnation of mankind; justification by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ; that except a man be born again, be cannot see the kingdom of God; and that there is but one God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost." M. Gaussen adds, that if the pastors will replace these doctrines in the catechism, or restore the orthodox catechism formerly in use, he will, for the sake of peace and deference, employ it, though he prefers the Scriptures, and violates no ecclesiastical usage or rule of discipline, in not making use of a catechism.

Greenland.-We learn that an expedition sent out from Copenhagen in the month of May, has penetrated to the eastern coast of Greenland, and discovered the descendants of the Norwegian colony that is said to have settled on these shores eight centuries ago: they are said to profess Christianity, and to use the language of Norway of the tenth century. We own that we receive the report with considerable hesitation. Captain Scoresby, in his visit to the eastern coast, perceived no traces of any colonists superior in civilization to the wandering Esquimaux; and we think it has been, we might say, demonstratively proved, that all the Norwegian settlements were on the west and south of Greenland.

there never was a Church or Congregation before, there are now two resident Clergy men, and two Congregations, who assemble in barns or lofts fitted out in a decent manner.

I have lately travelled an immense deal in this country-the report every where was, that the Roman Catholic children were coming to our schools, and that the people were not so much afraid as formerly of the threats and curses of the priests-the wishes of the people and the priest are quite different. The time must come when the people will open their eyes to the evil consequences of their clergymen becoming the political agitators of the land, and turning what they call the altars of a God of Peace into rostrums, whereon they play the parts of tribunes of the people. God defend our Church from "an abomination that maketh desolata" such as this!

The Annual Catechetical Examinations, under the patronage of the Association for Discountenancing Vice, were held in the Cathedral Church of Ferns. On this interesting occasion the children of the parish of Ferns, and of the two adjoining parishes of Camolin and Kilrush, attended, and were examined by fourteen of the clergymen of the diocese. Premiums for distinguished answering were adjudged to the most deserving candidates, as well as to others who were remarkable for diligent attendance at their respective Sunday Schools. The premiums which the Association thus distributes, consist principally of Bibles, Testaments, and Prayer-books; but if the successful candidate in the higher classes should have been already provided with these, they are allowed to select books to an amount proportioned to their advancement, from a list of the most valuable and instruc tive religious publications. The advantages of such a system of examinations, if universally established, are too obvious to require comment: and we cannot too earnestly recommend to our readers the support of an institution which has already conferred such important benefits, and whose operations are only limited by the limitation of its means. After the examination

at Ferns had concluded, the children were hospitably entertained at the Palace; about two hundred well-dressed and happy-looking children sat down to an excellent din

ner.

Irish Church Mission.-Three of the clergy of the diocese of Tuam, the Rev. Messrs, Henry, Page, and Potter, accompanied by the Rev. Henry Beamish of Kinsale, have visited the diocese of Ardagh, under the directions of his Grace the Archbishop, and are now proceeding in their tour through that country, preaching, to all who will bear, the unsearchable riches of Christ. Mr. Beamish preached on Wednesday evening in the church of Newtownforbes, to a large congregation, from

2d chap. of St. Paul's Epistle to the Col. lossians, and part of the 10th verse--“ Ye are complete in Him"-when he showed the entire perfection of the believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. This gentleman has been obliged to leave the mission for the present, as he is engaged for a time to undertake the charge of the Irish Chapel, St. Giles's, London. He has had an opportunity of preaching in the Irish lan guage to several hundreds of Roman Catholics in the diocese of Tuam, and testifying to them in their own tongue the wonderful works of God.

We understand that the Rev. Mr. Beamish intends commencing an Irish service at West-street Chapel, St. Giles's, on Sunday, Nov, 28. This is an interesting and inportant undertaking. God grant that the experiment may be crowned with abundant success! The friends however of the undertaking must not be discouraged should the progress in the first instance be far less than they anticipated. Eventually, we doubt not, many of our fellow-subjects will by these exertions be made wise unto salvation.

THE CHURCH.

At an Ordination held on Sunday, the 19th, ult. by the Bishop of Ferns, the following gentlemen were ordained Deacons :- John W. Charters, for the diocese of Ferns; Thos. C. Dixon and Hans Atkinson, for the diocese of Leighlin, and Robert Harvey, for the diocese of Raphoe.

At an Ordination held in St. Coleman's Cathedral, Cloyne, on Sunday, the 19th ult. by the Lord Bishop of Cloyne, the following gentlemen were admitted to the order of Dea. Cons:-Edward Goold Adams, for the diocese of Cloyne; Edward Hassard, Thomas Walker, John Madrass, and Thomas Ring, for the diocese of Cork and Ross; and the fol. lowing gentlemen to Priest's orders-Heury Somerville, Richard H. Long, Isaac Harris, John Forsyght, John Webb, W. Henson, for the diocese of Cork and Ross, and Wm. Tatham, for the diocese of Dublin.

The Most Noule the Marquess of Anglesey has been pleased to appoint the Very Rev. Dr. Hawkins, Dean of Clonfert, to be Dean of the Chapel, and his Excellency's first Chaplain.

At an Ordination held by the Lord Bishop of Ossory, in the Cathedral Church of St. Canice, Kilkenny, on Wednesday, the 23d ult. the following gentlemen received Priests' orders for the diocese of Ossory::-Rev. Henry Johnston, Rev. Hugh Crawford, and Rev. Robert Lawrenson; and for the same diocese, Mr. Edward Cronyn was promoted to the order of Deacon; as were also Messrs. James Murray and John Ridgeway, for the diocese of Kildare, and Mr. Edward Lloyd Elwood, for the diocese of Killala. An excellent and very appropriate sermon was

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE. At the Hebrew examination held in Trinity College, at the end of Michaelmas Term, the following Students obtained premiums out of the fund granted for the encourage.

In the Middle Bachelor class-Ds. Hobart, Hanagan, Crosthwaite.

In the Candidate Bachelor class-Emerson, Archer, Imus. (Chs.) Grier, Turnly, Meredith, 2dus, (Rich.

Term ended on Thursday, Dec. 11.

It is impossible for us to give in the space allotted to this article, even our own opinions upon the present state of public affairs. Whether we look at home or abroad, we see much to agitate, much to affect us, and the importance of the news of yesterday sinks, when it is compared with the more important intelligence of today. Europe seems to have been collecting the elements of revolution during the fifteen years of peace, and there is not a quarter of it but feels the agitation.France, the centre and source of revolu. tion, though with professions of peace, is making preparations for war of a formidable kiod; and, indeed, the spirit of her population is such that, perhaps, the very safety of the government will demand employment externally for the revolutionary feeling; it is more than suspected that there are emissaries of insurrection all over the Continent, zealously sowing the seed of rebellion, and promising French assistance. The trial of the Ex-ministers is completed, they have been found guilty, and sentenced to perpetual imprisonment, while the state of the public mind may be guessed from the circumstance that after their conviction, they were obliged to be smuggled out of Paris, to prevent an ebullition of popular fury. It would not surprise us to hear that such had broken out; the National Guard and their leader are, in fact, the sovereigns of France, and a coalition of those with the mob, which is to be apprehended, would give birth to all the excesses of the former revolution. Belgium is recognised as an independent government, and is to chuse its king; Prince Leopold has been named, and it has been suggested that he should marry a daughter of the French King. Russia disturbed at home, has had her power in Poland shaken, and it is probable that the three partitioning powers will be compelled again to fight for their iniquitous possessions. It is, indeed, a question how far it might be desirable for the peace of Europe, that the Polish insurrection should be quelled. It is not possible to conceive a worse government than the anarchical

system that prevailed in Poland before the partition; and it is probable that the territories annexed to the several dominions of Russia, Austria, and Prussia, might share the advantages of the gradual improvements, of which they themselves were becoming possessed. Be this as it may, the state of Prussia is such, and we might add of Russia and Austria, that she will find it no easy task to repress in Poland, the desire of freedom, without exciting similar disturbances at home. All Germany seems to have felt the agitation; and reform and revolution are visible even in the minor states. Piedmont is occupied by Austrian troops, and Switzerland has been made the theatre of disturbance. At home we see little to excite pleasing feelings. The new ministry have commenced their operations, and the old have taken their seats on the benches so long occupied by their successors; as yet, with the exception of some passionate observations from one or two angry ex-placemen, the opposition has not been of a personal or perplexing sort. In truth, the critical situation of the country calls for unanimity in the councils of the state, and while we deeply regret the circumstances that led to the resignation of the late ministers, we deem it a duty to co-operate with the present in all their exertions for the public good. We fear they have commenced by an involuntary delusion on the people. — Whigs though they be, they cannot meet the public call for reform, and it is even said that the cabinet is already divided on the subject, while the assistance that can be afforded to the public burthens by financial reform is too inconsiderable to be felt. The reaction of public feeling on these points may endanger their places. The riots and burnings have extended, and there is scarcely a part of England in which lawless violence of some kind is not alarmingly prevalent. We have little doubt that the system is deeper than the surface, and should not be surprised if further investigation discovered the influence of revolutionary agents. Distress certainly prevails, but to no excess that would account