Nay, nay, I am no Calvinist,' replied Dormer; but if you agree in what I have just said, you are a Catholic; for I have said that I resigned my soul to that purification which your church teaches is unnecessary,'

"You have said that you desired to resign your soul to Christ, as its only Saviour,' said Ernest: and that is what every Bible Christian does for both life and death.'

"Dormer smiled. I do not wish to differ from you, Mr. Montague; but this one thing I feel assured of, that some change must take place on my soul ere it can enter heaven. What produces that change our church has decided to be a point into which we ought not to inquire. And I am glad it has done so; because I feel pleasure in resigning its nature,-all into the hands of Christ."

“1 should not dread the purgatory in which you believe, my dear sir,' said Ernest smiling. Yet,' added he seriously, it is a pernicious error to teach that there is any purgatory. It is contrary to Scripture; because, if Christ's death, as you believe, was an all-sufficient atonement for sin,--to make man suffer also for that sin is either a contradiction, or an assertion that more suffering is inflicted than is necessary.'

"I believe you are in error on this point; but I cannot argue with you,' said Dormer gently. At this moment I would rather not differ from you about any thing."" pp. 325-330.

After the last rites of the church were performed, the sudden appearance of Clarenham from abroad, which had been contrived through the exertions of Montague, appeared far more effectually than those rites to restore his mind to peace.

"Dormer seemed now unconscious of

what was passing. His eyes were closed; -an expression of heavenly calm was on his countenance; the motions of his elasped hands shewed that he prayed mentally, but he spoke not.

"All stood in profound silence, every eye fixed on the dying countenance. The last prayer was said, but no one stirred.

"Brother, in what faith do you die?' asked Warrenne, with unaffected solemnity.

"In the faith of the only true church -the church of Jesus Christ;' answered Dormer in a calm, low tone of voice. "You mean, brother, in the only true and apostolic Church of Rome?'

The church of Christ,' said Dormer, quickly.

"Yes, brother; but there are those now present who regard other communions as churches of Christ.' "Dormer answered not-his thoughts seemed away; and, for a time, all again

was silence. The expression of his countenance at length changed; and he opened his eyes, and raised them to heaven with that fearfully-anxious look which so forcibly expresses the helplessness of the soul as life recedes, and eternity must be entered.

"Lay me in the ashes,' said he quickly. "Why, why, dear sir?' asked Ernest, in a whisper.

"Warrenne beckoned to the priests, who immediately took the lid from the coffin, and prepared to obey him.

"You will hasten his departure,' said Ernest to them.

"You shall not,' exclaimed Clarenham.

"Lay me in the ashes-in the coffin,' said Dormer, with a look of agony.

"The priests approached, and Clarenham no longer opposed them, while they wrapped him in his blanket, and laid him in the coffin. Ernest, however, did not leave his place, but himself supported his head, and, kneeling down, again laid it on his breast. The priests looked at him, and at Warrenne; but the latter did not seem disposed to dispute his doing what he would.

"For a few minutes Dormer seemed insensible: he then asked, in a voice scarcely audible, Does Ernest still support my head?'

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Yes, dearest sir,' replied Ernest, leaning forward.

"Dear Ernest-dear Clarenham, farewell.'

"'Yes-now.'

"What disturbed you?'

"One look to the past-Sin, sin.' "But these ashes-what can they do?' Nothing, nothing. It was a moment of darkness.'

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"Warrenne approached. 'Brother, you have not distinctly declared your faith-at least you may be misunderstood.'

"I die the most unworthy-the lowest, the least profitable of all-yet a member of the one true church--saved only by Christ.'

"The Church of Rome?' asked Warrenne, putting his face close to Dormer's.

"Dormer answered not. There were a few long breathings, and then all was at rest for ever.' pp. 351-354.

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The reader will have observed in one of the last extracts, that a Calvinist and a Bible-Christian are spoken of as synonymous. have already stated our opinion, that the selection of a Presbyterian family, instead of a family belong. ing to the Church of England, as the antagonist to the Roman-Catholic families in the story, had the

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period selected for the fables admitted of it, was unhappy. This identification of a Calvinist, and a Bible-Christian, is a result of it; and another instance occurs, where a long and laboured answer by Dr. Lowther, the Presbyterian Chaplain in Sir Herbert Montague's establishment, to the question, "Where was the Protestant Church two centuries before?" (p. 148),might have been spared, had a clergyman of our own church been permitted to furnish the answer. Dr. Low ther, like the fidus Achates of Virgil, is rather presumed, than shewn, to be all that the character given of him implies. His character, except in the answer to this question, and the translation with which it is connected, does not come out in the piece. Hence the Jesuit surpasses him in interest. But we are not anxious to criticize the work as a fable; in which view, however, it possesses considerable merit. Our chief reason for noticing it is, because it places in a strong and in

telligible light, the tyranny which the Church of Rome exercises over the affections and actions of its professed members, subduing them to its own purposes, and effectually making the word and the commands of God of none effect, through its tradition which it has delivered: at the same time, there is in this publication no caricature. Ample effect is given to the piety of many members of that communion, while the distortion which its peculiar errors and fearful usurpation communicate, even to that piety, is illustrated. In this point of view, we think the tale of Father Clement likely to prove useful to many, whose minds are not enlightened on a controversy which cannot lose its importance while Popery exists. incidental inaccuracy or two in grammar, such as occasionally characterize a female writer, we hardly deem it worth while to point out. In other respects, the style of the work is commonly distinguished for correctness and precision.

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GREAT BRITAIN. PREPARING for publication:-The Ecclesiastical History of the Second and Third Centuries, illustrated from the Writings of Tertullian, by the Right Rev. Dr. Kaye, Bishop of Bristol ;-Sermons by the Hon. and Rev. G. Noel ;-Sermons by the late Rev. J. Fordyce ;-Further Remarks on the Turkish New Testament, in reply to Dr. Henderson, by the Rev. Professor Lee.

In the press-A Volume of Sermons, by the Rev. J. G. Foyster, A. M.;-A Course of Lectures, contemplating the Christian, by the Rev. W. Jay ;-Biblical Researches, and Travels in Russia, by the Rev. Dr. Henderson;-The Works of Dr. J. Owen, edited by Russell, in twenty-one Volumes, 8vo; -A Tour around Hawau, (or Owhyhee,) by the Rev. W. Ellis, a Missionary.

From observations made by desire of the French Government and the Board of

Longitude in England, by Mr. Herschel, Captain Sabine, and two French officers, the difference of longitude between the two observatories of Greenwich and Paris is estimated at 9′2′′,6.

The first general meeting of the Royal Society of Literature, lately took place at the Society's chambers in Parliament Street. The Hon. G. Agar Ellis, one of the Vice-presidents, described the progress of the institution since last year. Cherished by the countenance of a king, it had obtained a charter. Considerable accessions had also been made to the number of its members, so that it now enrolled about 250 names, distinguished by high station, or literary eminence. Its election of ten associates, to each of whom his majesty's annual gift of 100 guineas was assigned, and its award of medals to persons whose works merited that great honour, he stated, had served to remove every impression unfavourable to

the Society. A selection from the papers read at the Society's meetings is being printed. The Society is engaged in a work on Egyptian hieroglyphics. A scite for a college or hall for the Society has been reserved in the new square which is planned to occupy the Mews at Charingcross. The fee of admission is to be five instead of three guineas, and the annual subscription three instead of two guineas.

The enormous elephant at Exeter Change has been obliged to be destroyed, in consequence of having become ungovernable. The object was not accomplished without great difficulty, by means of repeated discharges of musquetry. The animal had commenced battering down the massy beams of its den, and would soon have effected its escape, and have probably done extensive mischief. It has been dissected, and the skin and skeleton preserved. The former is stated to have varied from half an inch to three inches in thickness, and to have weighed a ton. The girth of the animal was nineteen feet, and its length twelve: the heart was found to be two feet in depth.

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A work has been published by Mr. Charles Lushington, entitled "The History, Design, and Present State of the Religious, Benevolent, and Charitable Institutions founded by the British in Calcutta and its Vicinity;" the following details from which, we doubt not, will interest our readers. We shall allude, at present, chiefly to institutions of a literary kind supported by Government. Those of a religious character have been frequently noticed in another department of our work.

The Government Sanscrit College was established in 1821, and is largely endowed. The course of study in this college comprehends grammar, general literature, rhetoric and prosody, law, and logic, and natural and experimental philosophy. A proficiency in the English language is an indispensible qualification for admission to the highest class. Conformably to the ancient practice of the Hindus, a portion of the college funds is assigned to defray stipends to one hundred students, who are either strangers or indigent. though it is the immediate object of the institution to cherish Hindu literature, yet it is hoped that it will tend, by the gradual diffusion of European information, to the promotion of useful learning and improved habits of life.

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The Madrissa, or Mohammedan College, for the study of the Arabic and Per

sian languages and Mohammedan law, was founded in 1780, by Mr. Hastings, and is also largely endowed by the Government. It is rising into vigour, reputation, and usefulness. There are eighty-five students on the foundation, beside out-students, the number of whom is unlimited. The course of education comprizes the Arabic and Persian languages, general literature, law, philosophy of law, traditions of Mohammed, rhetoric, logic, geometry, arithmetic, astronomy, according to the British system; to which may be added the regulations of the British Government. An English class has recently been established, and a learned native is employed in translating English works of science into Persian and Arabic.

In addition to these two institutions, the Government, in 1823, adopted a measure calculated to give a powerful impulse as well as a judicious direction to the ardour felt by all ranks of their servants in promoting education amongst the Hindoos, This was the formation of a Committee of Public Instruction, of which Mr. Harington, whose benevolent efforts in the cause of native education is well known, was appointed president. The other members have been selected from the most enlightened servants of the Company, and those best acquainted with the native languages and habits. After ascertaining the state of public education under this presidency, the attention of the Committee will be engaged in submitting to Government such measures as it may appear expedient to adopt, with a view to the better education of the people, to the introduction of useful knowledge, including the sciences and arts of Europe, and to the improvement of their moral character. The Committee are making great exertions towards diffusing gradually, but steadily, an improved system of education throughout British India.

In the interior of India the most important of the government seminaries in the Bengal provinces, are the colleges of The former was Benares and Agra.

founded in the year 1794. The Government assigned the annual sum of 20,000 rupees for the endowment of the college, for the cultivation of Hindu literature. The system of instruction at this seminary was the model upon which the Sanscrit College at Calcutta was formed.

In 1823, the Government resolved to appropriate the proceeds of certain lands, to the formation of a collegiate establishment in the city of Agra. This institution, unlike the Sanscrit and Mohammedan

colleges, which are more or less confined to particular classes, will be open to all the native population, and will direct its instruction to the general purposes and business of life. Stipends will be allowed to the scholars, as in the two Calcutta colleges. Board and lodging will not be provided for the students; so that no difficulty will attend their association for the purpose of study, within the same walls during the day. The Asiatic Journal states, that since the publication of Mr. Lushington's work, this college has been established, and is in full operation; and that its students are seventy-three in number.

The government schools at Chinsurah deserve notice, not only for the extent of their utility, but for their interesting history. In the year 1814, Mr. May, a Dissenting minister at Chinsurah, with a very slender income, opened a school in his house for instructing native boys, gratuitously, in reading, writing, and arithmetic, on the system of Dr. Bell. On the first day sixteen boys attended. By great exertion, and with the aid of Government, in less than a year, he had established sixteen schools, to which 951 pupils resorted. Mr. May met with some slight impediments from the jealousy of the natives, fomented by the artifices of the old teachers. The former he conciliated by his prudent measures; and the latter he took into his service. Mr. May also projected the formation of a school for teachers, which succeeded. After a time, the prejudices of the natives wore away: the higher classes gave the plan encouragement; and the pupils, after a time, became so lax in their religious scruples, that whereas the Brahmin boys and teachers would not at first sit down on the same mat with those of another cast, both have now voluntarily relinquished this scruple. Mr. May died in August 1818; but previous to his death he had the satisfaction of seeing his zealous, yet prudent plans, rewarded by the extension of his schools to the number of thirtysix, attended by above 3000 Hindoos and Mohammedans. Subsequently the schools have been further augmented, and assimilated to the English National Schools.

The government school at Benares was originally established by two liberal natives of that city, who assigned 200 rupees per month towards its support. This was insufficient; and accordingly Government took upon itself to defray the deficiency, amounting to 252 rupees per month. Besides the common.spelling-books employed in learning the English language (which

contain passages at variance with poly. theism), the New Testament is, in conformity to the will of the founder, used by the first class; and all the Hindoo boys who learn the Persian language, read the Persian New Testament as a class-book. It is stated that the scholars prefer the New Testament to any other English book. The Free School at Cawnpore is supported by an allowance of 400 rupees per month. The pupils admitted are of all classes. Hindus, Mohammedans, and English, for many of them are children of the European warrant and non-commissioned officers of the different corps and departments of the stations. Some of the English boys have become proficients in the Persian language, and are likely to be of considerable use in teaching English to the Hindus and Mohammedans, who are said to flock to the school with ardour for tuition in that language. The late MajorGeneral Thomas officially represented to the Adjutant-General, in 1823, that " SCveral of our sepoys from the corps of the station, as well as a number of Mohammedan and Hindu grown-up lads of the most respectable families, had become class-fellows with the English boys in reading the Bible."

In settling the province of Rajpootana in 1818, the Marquess of Hastings conceived that the introduction of schools would be a judicious expedient to wean the rising generation from the ill habits of their parents. Seven schools, attended by above 300 children, were, before long, in operation; and applications for the formation of more were received by the superintendant.

The Bhagulpore School was established by Government for the instruction of the recruits and children of the hill corps, and of the hill people in general; and there is reason to expect, from this institution, the promotion of civilization amongst the rude mountain tribes in this quarter. The government allowance for the support of this school is 400 rupees per mensem.

To the aforegoing list of government institutions must be added the school for native doctors established at Calcutta in 1822. They are regularly enlisted as soldiers for fifteen years. Lectures (in Hindustanee) are delivered to them on particular cases, operations, comparative anatomy, materia medica, and the practice of physic; and demonstrations are occasionally given at the general hospital. The pupils are represented as manifesting remarkable diligence in their studies. Even the Hindu students, persuaded that no

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thing which has for its object the preservation of human life is repugnant to the tenets of their religion, regularly attend and readily assist in dissections as opportunities offer.

It has been determined to establish a college for Mohammedans at Delhi; the arrangements for which have received the sanctionof Government,and are in progress.

To this list of institutions, supported by Government for the intellectual improvement of their subjects, may be added various others which, though not exclusively maintained, are patronized and aided by the state. These institutions are of various kinds-religious, as well as what are strictly denominated charitable; but we shall confine our notice, at present, to those which embrace the object of instructing the people of Hindustan in the elements of secular knowledge; though several of them have also a very important bearing upon the moral and religious, as well as merely the literary, improvement of the natives.

The Church Missionary Society has extensive school establishments within the scope of its plan. They are situated at Agra, Meerut, Chunar, Burdwan, Kidderpore, and Mirzapore. Those at Burdwan seem to be in the most flourishing state. According to the latest report, they consist of nineteen schools for boys, contain ing 1674 scholars; and ten schools for girls, containing 243. The judicious caution displayed and inculcated by this Society, induced them to withhold, at first, the Scriptures from their pupils at Burdwan; but the avidity of the Bengalees to learn English became so great, that prejudice against the means was absorbed by it, and the boys are now in the habit of reading the Gospel, and even unfolding its doctrines, which they perform with great readiness. The Kidderpore schools contain about 770 pupils; the New Testament is here likewise used without opposition. The total number of children in the schools of the Society is computed at 4000, who, according to their age and capacity, are all receiving Christian instruction. The expense of one of the schools is entirely defrayed by Government.

The Calcutta Diocesan Committee of the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge, formed by the late Bishop Middleton, directs its exertions primarily to the supply of books. Disclaiming all views of direct proselytism, they would strive to imbue the Indian youth with at least a knowledge of Christian morality, leaving to the decision of his more mature

age the improvement or rejection of the light he may have acquired. With this view they not only import books from England, but print them in India; and for the latter object they have received aid from Government. The secondary object of the Committee is, "the gradual conversion of the myriads under the British rule in India, to whom the Gospel is unknown, by the process of Christian education." This object is pursued by the formation of native schools, wherein portions of the Scriptures, of the plainest and least controversial character,are introduced as lessons. This deviation from the plan of other societies excit ed at first some distrust; but the apprehension was transient; for the native parents sacrificed their prejudices, it is said, for the advantage of obtaining education for their children. The Committee plant their schools by circles, comprizing a few miles in extent; each circle containing five Ben galee schools, and one central school where English is taught.

The London Missionary Society has established schools, though a subordinate object, at some of its stations. Excursions are sometimes made by the missionaries belonging to this Society, in or der to preach and distribute tracts; in one of which, in December 1822, at Culna, a place said to contain about 10,000 inhabitants, they wished to restrict their donation of tracts to "such as could read;" but they were informed that, “in consequence of the instruction afforded by the public schools, there was not a youth in the town who could not read."

The Baptist Missionary Society also includes in its plan the establishment of schools, of which it has several.

The noble establishment of Bishop's College is perhaps the germ of an Anglo-Indian university. Its objects are the education of Christian youth (European, countryborn, or native) in sacred knowledge, sound learning, the languages of Hindustan, and in habits of piety and devotion; so as to qualify them to preach amongst the heathen, and to act as teachers in the superintendence of schools. The extension of the system to others not destined as teachers, but maintained at their own expense for the purposes of a liberal education, was a branch of the original plan, and will be carried into effect when the substantial part of the scheme shall be în full operation. The College is founded for a Principal, and two other professors from the English universities, and as many students as can be maintained.

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