The Right Rev. Dr. W. Van Mildert, to the See of Durham.

Rev. C. R. Sumner, D.D. to the See of Llandaff and Deanery of St. Paul's.

Rev. C. H. Pulsford, Canon Residentiary of Wells Cathedral.

Rev. M. Bland, to a Prebendal Stall in Wells Cathedral.

Rev. J. Lloyd, Llanyiel R. Wales. Rev. M. Armstrong, Shaw cum Donnington R. co. Berks.

Rev. H. W. Bernard, Compton Bishop V. co. Somerset.

Rev. F. Blackburne, Weston-superMare, R. co. Somerset.

Rev. J. Bligh, Easton V. with Long Stowe and Barham P. C. Huntingdon. Rev. T. A. Brown, Belton V. co. Yorkshire.

Rev. F. Clerke, Eydon R. co. Northampton.

Rev. J. S. Cocks, Stoulton P. C. co. Worcester.

Rev. R. Conington, Fishtoft R. co. Lincoln.

Rev. B. Cook, St. Paul and St. James, P. C. co. Norfolk.

Rev. A. Dashwood, Bintry with Themelthorpe R. annexed, Norfolk.

Rev. G. Day, Hemblington P. C. Norfolk. Rev. T. Gell, Preston Baggott R. co. Warwick.

Rev. C. Girdlestone, Sedgley V. co. Stafford.

Rev. F. Howes, Alderford with Attlebridge R. annexed, Norfolk.

Rev. J. G. Jones, Saintbury R. co. Gloucester.

Rev. E. S. Keppel, Tittleshall with Godwick and Wellington R. annexed, Norfolk.

Rev. J. T. Lys, Merton V. co. Oxford. Rev. T. Methwold, Kilverstone R. Suffolk.

Rev. W. H. Mogridge, Wick P. C. co. Worcester.

Rev. T. Plunkett, Dromore R. Ireland. Rev. F. Powys, Achurch R. with LilV. annexed, co. Northampton.

Rev. M. Preston, Cheshunt V. co. Herts.

Rev. W. Rees, Horsey V. Norfolk. Rev. T. Spencer, Hinton Charterhouse

P. C. co. Somerset.

Rev. G. Townsend, Northallerton R. co. Durham.

Rev. W. B. Whitehead, Timberscombe V. co. Somerset.

Rev. P. Williams, Llangar R. Wales. Rev. C. Wodsworth, Ingoldsthorpe R. Norfolk.

Rev. T. Worsley, Scawton R. co. York.

Rev. E. G. A. Beckwith, to a Minor Canonry in St. Paul's Cathedral.

Rev. J. Sheepshanks, Archd. of Cornwall.

Rev. Archdeacon Pott, Chancellorship and Prebendal Stall of Exeter Cathedral. Rev. G. Barnes, Sowton R. co. Devon. Rev. T. H. Biggs, Whitborne R. co. Hereford.

Rev. J. Archd. Bull, Lezant R. co. Cornwall.

Rev. S. G. Comyn, Roadham V. Nor

folk.

Rev. Dr. Cursham, Blackwell R. co. Derby.

Rev. J. Davies, Ashwick P. C. Somersetshire.

Rev. W. Digby, Wichenford V. co. Worcester.

Rev. T. Gleadon, Frodesley R. Salop. Rev. E. Gray, Kirbymoorside V. co. York.

Rev. H. G. Lonsdale, Bolton by Bolland R. co. York.

Rev. J. Hook, Stone V. co. Worcester. Rev. B. Maddox, Huddersfield R. co. York.

Rev. Archd. Owen, St. Mary's R. Sa

lop.

Rev. G. Peacock, Wymeswould V. co. Leicester.

Rev. H. S. Plumptre, East Stonehouse P. C. Devon.

Rev. J. Randall, Tyonshall V. co. Hereford.

Rev. E. T. Richards, Farlington R. Hants.

Rev. T. Simpson, Walesly R. Notts. Rev. R. W. Smith, St. Leonard R. Devon.

Rev. J. Thickens, Fillongley V. Warwick.

Rev. W. Thompson, Halstock P. C. Essex.

Rev. T. Williams, Lainston R. Hants. Rev. W. Williamson, Slipton V. Northampton.

Rev. C. S. Hassels, Chap. to Lord St. Vincent.

Rev. C. S. Wood, Chap. to the Duke

merset.

Rev. G. H. Webber, Great Budworth V. co. Chester.

Rev. S. Webber, Tisbury V. Wilts.

Rev. Dr. F. W. Blomberg, Chaplain to the King.

Rev. E. P. Henslow, Chaplain to Lord Hood.

FOREIGN.

SPAIN. A circular letter has been issued in the name of the King, to the public authorities of the kingdom, for the further suppression of all such publications as the Government consider of an improper tendency. These include, not only "obscene books and engravings," which it certainly would be a most worthy act to suppress, but also all publications which propagate "anti-monarchical and antireligious ideas;" clearly including, under these titles, not only what may be justly exceptionable, but whatever is not agreeable to the abettors of civil or ecclesiastical despotism. A commission is to be appointed to carry this ordinance into effect; to examine anew all books already imported; and to excite the bishops and clergy to inculcate on the people, by means of the pulpit, and that odious tribunal the Confessional, and in every other way in their power, the duty of giving up all prohibited books; and of informing, "with the greatest secresy," against all persons who shall not comply with this regulation. The vernacular Bible is doubtless foremost in the list of proscription. But the most singular declaration in the Government letter is, that the present regulations are only temporary, "until the proper time shall arrive for the re-establishment of the Inquisition!" It is stated, and, with the exception of the bulk of the priesthood and a few lay devotees, we presume truly, that all classes of Spaniards are alarmed at the very mention of such an infliction. If so, they have it in their own power to prevent it. But there seems to be nothing too rash, or too wicked, for the present authorities to wish to carry into effect, for strengthening the bonds of political and religious despotism.

PORTUGAL.-The Emperor of Brazil, having to make his choice between the throne of Portugal and that which he at present fills, has preferred continuing to hold the latter, and has abdicated the former in favour of his daughter, who is to marry his brother, the Infant Don Miguel. He has also granted a constitution for Portugal.

TURKEY.-A military insurrection has taken place in Constantinople, attended with a fearful carnage. The Sultan having issued a proclamation for raising troops under a new system of military organization and European discipline,

ance.

The Greek Government itself is divided into factions; so that the prospect appears at present very dark for that long-oppressed nation, unless the European powers shall see fit to espouse their sinking cause.

UNITED STATES.-The Legislature of Louisiana has passed an act prohibiting the further introduction of slaves into that state for sale. This law, if efficiently acted upon, will have a powerful effect upon the abolition of slavery in the United States. In many parts of Virginia and Maryland slave labour has long been unprofitable; so that the value of slave property has chiefly been maintained by the price which slaves commanded further south, and which induces a Virginian slave-owner to rear slaves for that distant market, just as a Yorkshire farmer breeds horses for sale in London; and these miserable beings are, in consequence, driven, like cattle, from their place of nativity, and all those endearing ties of home and kindred, which even slavery cannot wholly expel from the human breast, for sale in Louisiana, Missouri, or some other southern mart of slavery, where the soil is still so fertile as to prevent slave culture from being unprofitable. If this traffic were effectually abolished in these new states—

an event which is scarcely to be hoped for-the northern slave-holders would be forced to encourage either emancipation or emigration, or both, to get rid of the incumbrance of their useless and expensive human stock. There is spare land enough in the United States for their beneficial employment as free labourers, paying a rental to their master, instead of living as a burden upon him; but many prejudices still reign throughout the American Union, as in every spot which slavery has tainted, to impede the amicable incorporation of the Black and White inhabitants in one harmonious commonwealth.

DOMESTIC.

The Elections have closed throughout the country. Far the larger part of the representatives returned, are old members re-elected, whose opinions are already recorded. The new ones have, in general, been cautious in pledging themselves to a definite vote on the leading subjects which divide the public mind. The question of Catholic Emancipation is considered to have lost strength in England, and to have gained a considerable accession of it in Ireland. The Irish Protestant landholders and the Catholic priests have been measuring their respective influence over the people; and the latter have, in the majority of instances, prevailed. We will not venture to decide, whether, in a constitu-, tional view, the influence of the priest, who is enabled by the hold he has on their conscience to marshal his flock to the hustings to vote for one candidate, or the power of the landholder, who brings up his serfs in droves to vote for the other, be the most exceptionable course. If the miserable voter decides as directed by his priest, his landlord may eject him from his tenement and potatoegarden; if as directed by his landlord, his priest, though he may not excommu

nicate him, may alarm him with fears of his spiritual state, and abridge him of certain spiritual privileges. As matters at present stand, or rather as human nature itself is constituted, we cannot expect that either party will willingly relinquish the influence which it possesses. But it were greatly to he wished that they would all unite in at least one obvious line of duty and policy, namely, to use every effort to enable the populace of Ireland to outgrow their own degradation. Educate them, enlarge their minds, give them the Scriptures in their own language, or in any lawful way in which they will receive them, or can be induced to listen to their sacred contents; and it will not be long before they will work for themselves a far more exalted emancipation than any which mere legislation can afford them.

We deeply lament to state, that the national depression of trade and manufactures still continues to a most painful extent; and, what is still more distressing, that there appears little reason to expect a very speedy and general termination to the calamity. Symptoms of popular discontent have been exhibited in some parts of the clothing districts; but not hitherto of a very serious nature; and, indeed, the suffering manufacturers have, in general, borne their privations with a degree of patience which renders them doubly entitled to the commiseration and relief of their fellow-subjects.

The extreme heat and drought of the weather have greatly affected the various vegetable products of the country. The wheat is excellent in quality, but is stated, like the other crops, to be very deficient in quantity. The inconvenience will not, however, be without an attendant benefit, if it induce Government to open the ports to foreign corn, which will help both to feed the starving manufacturer, and to call new industry into exertion for an exchange of productions.

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For the Christian Observer. MEMOIR OF DAVID ZEISBERger.

(Concluded from p. 393.)

N Goschgoschünk, a town of the Delawares, Zeisberger was received with great civility, contrary to his expectation, and very hospitably lodged and entertained, by a relation of his companion, the Indian assistant, Papunhank. He requested the inhabitants of the three villages, of which the town consisted, to convene an assembly, as he had words of importance to speak to them. They came readily, and he preached the Gospel to them with great energy. The Indians heard his testimony with such effect, that in their great council they came to a resolution to request the Brethren to send a missionary to reside in their town. The directors of the mission at Bethlehem, in consequence, determined to send Zeisberger and Gottlob Senseman, with several Christian Indian families from Friedens-huetten, to Goschgoschünk, to form a regular missionary station in that town. The whole company had nearly lost their lives, by the carelessness of a traveller who slept in the same apartment, with them, at a place where they stopped in the course of their journey. In this apartment were several barrels of gunpowder, some of which were open, and grains of the powder were scattered among the loose straw on the floor which formed their bed. The host expostulated with the traveller on the danger of admitting a candle in the apartment; but as he promised to use the utmost caution, CHRIST. OBSERV. No. 296.

he at length yielded to his entreaties. The missionaries repeated their exhortations about the candle, till, overcome with fatigue, they lay down and fell asleep. Being overpowered with weariness, the traveller, before he had extinguished the light, fell asleep also. In the morning, Zeisberger called one of the brethren out of the house into the wood, took the candle from his pocket, and imparted to him what he feared it would too much shock his hospitable host to relate in his presence. "My brother," said he, "had we not had the eye of Him upon us who never slumbereth nor sleepeth, we should all have this night been precipitated into eternity, and no one would have known how it happened. I slept soundly, being extremely fatigued; and was in my first sleep, when I felt as if some one roused me with a violent shake. I sat up, and saw the wick of the candle hanging down on one side in a flame, and the burning candle on the point of falling into the straw, which I was just in time to prevent. I could pot fall asleep again; but lay, silently thanking the Lord for the extraordinary preservation we had experienced, one fit of shuddering after another seizing my whole frame when I reflected on our danger."-The same remarks may be made on this narrative as on a former one, in which Zeisberger and his companions considered that a somewhat miraculous interposition of Divine providence had been manifested on their behalf. The danger doubtless was imminent, and their escape called for the most lively gratitude 3 M

to Him who "neither slumbereth nor sleepeth," ," but who causes his servants to repose in peace, because He is ever watchful for their protection. But the circumstances may be accounted for without the aid of a miracle; for it was certainly far from wonderful, that a man falling asleep amidst loose straw and barrels of gunpowder, and knowing that a lighted candle was by his side in the hands of a weary traveller, should soon start from his repose as if roused with a violent shake." There are few persons whose nerves would not have spontaneously shaken under similar circumstances. The slightest noise in the apartment, the very falling of the candle, or the restlessness of one of the company, was sufficient to have produced the effect in question. Why then make a miracle of it? The deliverance was as great, and gratitude to God for it as imperatively due, whether he employed an ordinary or an extraordinary interposition of his providence in effecting it.

After a perilous journey of nearly five weeks, the missionaries arrived at Goschgoschünk, where Zeisberger preached often, regulated the daily worship, and translated and sung hymns in the Delaware language, to the great delight of his hearers. Opposition, however, was soon excited in the minds of many against the Gospel; and the missionaries, in their journals, express their feelings by saying that they seemed to live in a dense and sulphureous atmosphere, being surrounded with men who were determined at all events to get rid of them. One evening, at a late hour, they received a visit from some savage Indians, who came into the house with an intention to put them to death, but they had not the courage to accomplish their design. Notwithstanding these disheartening circumstances, the Brethren were resolved not to quit their station, or to refrain from preach ing the Gospel to the inhabitants.

Zeisberger, in particular, was determined to continue to proclaim the word of life, even to the worst of heathen, and to commit his preservation to his God and Saviour, whom he served with gladness, and with firm trust in his support.

The same year he travelled, with Brother Senseman, to Zoneschio, to hold a conference with the chief of the Seneca Indians, who was opposed to Christianity, that he might impart to him and his council a true idea of the views of the Brethren in bringing the Gospel to the Indians on the Ohio; but the chief being from home, this troublesome journey was in vain.

During the year 1769, "the powers of darkness," say the missionaries, "seemed to rage against. the mission with renewed fury." Notwithstanding frequent remonstrances to the magistrates against the trade in ardent spirits, by which much mischief was done to the Indian nations, this abominable traffic was permitted to exist at Goschgoschünk without restriction. The brethren and the Christian Indians thought, that, under these circumstances, they ought no longer to remain at that place, and began to build boats for their departure. While thus employed, three Seneca chiefs arrived at Goschgoschünk, and, presenting a black string of wampum, which always conveys a threat, forbad their departure, till they received further orders from the great council at Onondago. Zeisberger, however, replied with his usual firmness, declaring that the Christian Indians would never consent to live at Goschgoschünk, but would withdraw to the other side of the Ohio; which measure was soon after put into execution.

They chose a convenient though barren spot, where they built a new settlement, in which all who desired to forsake heathenism, and to worship the true God, might dwell together, and enjoy their Christian privileges without interruption.