with eminent persons in remote quarters of the globe, whose faces he never saw; so signally was he prepared for sitting down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven, where the whole assembly of the church of the first born will be convened before the throne of God and the Lamb."

We have seen nothing from the pen of Mr. Hall, which in all respects pleased us so much as this inimitable tribute to the memory of a man eminent in almost all the graces which illustrate and adorn the Christian character.

It has long been a matter of surprise that men---born and educated in a Country which boasts of the pre-eminent freedom of its inhabitants: men who are accustomed to consider personal bondage, as the greatest of earthly ills, should still, both in their individual and legislative capacities, pertinaciously uphold a system of slavery in the British colonies; a system not less dishonourable to the character of Englishmen, than irreconcilable with any sound principles of social economy. But unhappily such is the fact. In an evil hour, cupidity erected for herself a property in the persons of that class of human beings, who are the subjects of this Slavery; a property, the valuation of which in pounds sterling, has been stated at an enormous amount; and this ground of property has been made to sustain an argument, deemed of sufficient potency, to bear down all the sympathies of our common nature, and all the claims of humanity on the part of the unfortunate natives of Africa and of their offspring, who are now in bondage to us in the West Indies. With a view to correct this glaring inconsistency in our national conduct, some friends of universal justice and of their country have associated together under the designation of

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the Anti-Slavery Society. Their first meeting was held nearly two years since. Their avowed object is the "Amelioration and gradual abolition of Slavery throughout the British Colonies," in pursuit of which they are wisely endeavouring to promote, by the agency of the press, a more intimate acquaintance with the character of Colonial Slavery, and to inspire their countrymen with a more lively zeal for its destruction. In this attempt they are unfortunately opposed by a powerful body of Merchants and Senators in this Country, known by the appellation of "The West Indian Interest," as well as by the Colonists themselves, who tenaciously, though erroneously, adhere to SlaSugar Islands could be made in any satisvery, as the only system under which the factory degree, profitable to the Mother Country. Between these parties, several questions of right and policy have arisen, and in the deciding of them we are of opinion that the authentic documents furnished by the Colonists themselves, of which an abstract is now before us, will render material service.

The question upon which the greatest light is thrown by this publication is, the necessity and propriety of a further Parliamentary interference with the Colonial Legislature. There are also some yaluable facts in proof of the necessity which exists for the abolition of Slavery, as well as of its practicability, and the means by which it may be accomplished. At present it must be acknowleged by all parties with these documents before them, that Colonial Slavery stands arraigned at the bar of the public, of cruelty and oppression; not as an accidental circumstance, but as an inseparable concomitant of the state and condition of a slave, who is divested of all rights and immunities, and compelled to work at the discretion of an owner, for that owner's sole and separate profit and advantage. The Slave owners having disputed the fact, that Slavery is thus necessarily attended by cruelty and oppression; the friends of abolition refer to such documents, as have come within their reach, in support of this charge; the truth of which is, we are of opinion, established beyond all controversy by the papers now before Parliament. We therefore consider their more extensive circulation, to be an important service rendered to the community by the Anti-Slavery Society. Among these papers which we have seen, there is one document entitled "Copy of the Record of the proceedings of the Fiscal of Berbice," consisting of 82 folio pages closely printed, which are filled with details of acts of cruelty perpetrated upon the Negroes by the Whites in that comparatively small Colony. We abstain from giving any of these details, both, because selection would be difficult, and bacause we most conscientiously recommend our readers themselves to peruse the Tracts D

of the Anti-Slavery Society, which contain them; particularly the postscript to the first article now under review, which is an abstract of the record above mentioned. To such as can obtain access to the original document we would also recommend its perusal. But the charges brought against the Colonial system of the West Indies, extend beyond mere acts of oppression and cruelty. It is justly impeached of opposing all attempts to effect a beneficial change in the condition of its victims, who are condemned from generation to generation, to an utter privation of mental culture. It is well known to our readers, that the education and religious instruction of the slaves, have been systematically opposed by a large proportion of the Colonists. The unjust and cruel treatment of Mr. Smith at Demerara, and the destruction of the Methodist Chapel and Mission House at Barbadoes, together with the expulsion of Mr. Shrewsbury, (which are the subject of the 2nd and 3rd articles) now before us, are unanswerable proofs of the determination of the Colonists to keep the slaves in abject ignorance, that they may treat them, as appears by the Fiscal's report, much worse than brutes are treated in this country. We shall conclude these observations by again expressing our hearty concurrence in the objects of the Anti-Slavery Society; and by recommending these pub lications to our readers. It is highly desirable, that they should possess the means of information on this subject, and that having informed themselves, all who are convinced of the iniquity of Slavery, should unite in applications to the Legislature with a view to promote its abolition.

Memoirs and Poetical Remains of the late Jane Taylor; with Extracts from her Correspondence. By ISAAC TAYLOR.

2 vols. 16s. Holdsworth. THE memory of Jane Taylor is with us so fragrant, that the slightest reference to her lovely character and transcendent genius could not fail to afford us sincere and even ardent pleasure. We may say, with truth, that we watched with fraternal interest her entire literary career, from its earliest dawn to its meridian height; and when the doleful news reached our ears, that she was no more, we sighed for ourselves, for our children, and for posterity. Such a name, however, as that of Jane Taylor will never perish; nor will the rich treasures of her fertile mind be suffered to sink into an oblivious repose. Apart from the influence of the memorial now before us, the deceased had reared, by the brilliant exertion of her own talents, a monument which will perpetuate the remembrance of her mental opulence as long as there shall be any feeling, or taste, or genius in the world. The

expansion of her faculties was gradual, but her ultimate attainments were of the highest order; and had it pleased divine Providence to spare her life for a few years longer, she might have ranked, while living, with the most distinguished writers of her sex in the nineteeenth century. That she will bear comparison with any living female author, now that she is dead, we are of opinion cannot fairly be denied. Let "Display," and "The Contributions of Q. Q." be placed on the table with any single production of any other female writer whatever, let the judges be at once competent and impartial, and we know what will be the result.

With these views, we gratefully welcome the two elegant volumes before us, which are drawn up with a skill, accuracy, and fidelity, in a high degree creditable to a man who wrote under the tenderest impulses of fraternal affection. These memoirs do not consist of tedious and doubtful panegyric, but of records which the deceased supplied herself, and which speak the more effectually as they are selected, for the most part, from papers which were never intended to see the light. The actual correspondence of an individual, in most cases, is the best inlet to an acquaintance, both with social and intellectual character. Mr. Taylor was fully aware of this, and has availed himself. most amply of his sister's letters and other incidental productions, from which he has furnished a portrait, in all respects so complete, that no one can fail to trace in it the most striking resemblance to the original. The memoir itself, and which occupies the whole of the first volume, is divided into twelve Sections.

I. Infancy and Childhood at !Lavenham. II. Education and early Friendships, at Colchester. III. Religious Feelings, Family Customs, Employments, and Recreations. IV.' New Friendships and Literary Engagements. V. Visit to Lavenham. VI. Publication of Original Poems. VII. Religious Feelings. VIII. Domestic Feelings, Publication of the Associate Minstrels, Hymns for Infant Minds, Hymns for Sunday Schools, &c. IX. Removal to Ongar, First and Second Visit to Ilfracombe. X. Residence at Marazion-Publication of Display and Essays in Rhyme---Contributions to the Youth's Magazine. XI. Visits---Residence at Ongar---Religious Feeling. XII. Last Illness and Death.

Amongst the Poetical Remains will be found some enchanting pieces,---pieces equally rich in taste and piety. Indeed, we must not omit to apprise our readers, that Jane Taylor's piety was of a very distinguished order, as her correspondence will amply shew. Some of her letters evince great insight into the human heart, as well as a quick and intuitive perception of what was passing around her, in the religious world, so called. As a proof of this, we refer our readers to a letter to Miss E. M., page 257,

where she expresses her views, with admirable propriety, on the Antinomian heresy. The concluding letter in this interesting work, is too pathetic not to find its way into our pages. It was written to a dear friend and some other members of her family, while the cold hand of death was beginning to press upon her. "I fear I cannot finish.---O, my dear friends, if you knew what thoughts I have now, you would see, as I do, that the whole business of life is preparation for death! Let it be so with you. If I have ever written or spoken any thing you deem good advice, be assured I would, if I could, repeat it now with tenfold force. Think of this when I am gone. Tell J. I hope he will read Williams's Diary; and study to become such a character, as a man of business, and as a Christian. I wish you all to read it. My love and best wishes to J.

"May God bless you all: farewell! farewell! dear S., dear E., dear P., dear J., farewell! Your's till death, and after that, I hope. JANE TAYLOR."

BRIEF SKETCHES OF BOOKS.

1. Christian Experience; or, the Spiritual Exercises of Eminent Christians, in different Ages and Places, stated in their own Words. Collected by JOHN BROWN, Minister of the Gospel, Whitburn. Duncan and Westley, 2s. with a Portrait. This little volume breathes in every page the unaffected piety and Christian simplicity of its much-esteemed author. The selections are, without exception, from the writings of approved divines, and relate to topics in which every true Christian is deeply interested. The following list of contents will shew the nature of the work-Conversion; Saving Faith; Indwelling Sin; The Glory of Christ; The Comforts of the Gospel; Personal Covenanting; Christian Sanctification; Enjoyment of God in Ordinances; The Saint's Exercises in Affliction and Trial; The Believer's Exercise in Dying.

2. Sketch of Ancient Geography; compiled from the best authorities, and arranged after the manner of the Abbe Gaultier's Modern Geography. BY A LADY, for the Use of her own Family. W. Wetton, Fleet-street. A work of considerable labour, and of much scientific accuracy, in all respects creditable to the taste and industry of the well-instructed author. As a school-book, this Sketch of Ancient Geography will be found a great acquisition.

3. A Complete System of Punctuation. By CHARLES JAMES ADDISON. S Bagster, 4s. We have looked at this work with care, and give it as our deliberate opinion, that it is admirably suited to impart the instruction it professes to communicate. It is a clear, wellwritten book.

4. A Plea for the Protestant Canon of Scripture, in opposition to the Popish Canon, of which the Apocrypha makes an integral part; or, a Succinct Account of the Bible Society Controversy respecting the Circulation of the Apocryphal Writings; with the History of the Translations of the English Bible and Apocrypha, at the period of the Reformation. Addressed to the Members of the British and Foreign Bible Society. With a Portrait of William Tyndall, Translator of the English Bible. Wightman and Cramp, 4s. As far as this pamphlet is confined to the simple question of the Protestant Canon, it is a useful and comprehensive work, deserving a wide circulation. As far as it relates to the late Bible controversy, it abounds with partial statements and party feelings. We thank the

author for his learning; and we are ready to apologise for his prejudices, which evidently lean to the side of truth.

5. Thoughts on Religion and other Subjects. By BLAISE PASCAL. A New Translation; and Memoirs of his Life. By the REV. E. CRAIG, A.M. Oxon. W. Baynes and Son. 6s. This is by far the best edition of Pascal's Thoughts that has as yet seen the light. The translation seems correct, and the memoir is drawn up with special reference to the times in which Pascal flourished, and the church in whose bosom he lived and died.

6. A View of Evangelical Repentance, from the Sacred Records. By JOHN COLQUHOUN, D.D. Minister of the Gospel, Leith. 3s. 6d. Duncan. Like all the former productions of the worthy author, this volume exhibits a clear and impressive view of divine truth, and at the same time breathes a fervent devotion. He always writes like one who has tasted, and felt, and handled the good word of eternal life.

7. Lectures on Moral and Religious Subjects, addressed to Mechanics. By the Rev. TIMOTHY EAST of Birminghain. Lecture 1st. To Apprentices. Westley. Price 6d. This is the first lecture of a course of subjects which Mr. East is now delivering to his people, with great effect. The instruction it contains is well adapted to benefit the class of persons to whom it relates. The other subjects in the course, and which we hope soon to notice, are the following:-On Industry and Frugality, as essential to Prosperity. On the Evils of Intemperance. On the Government of the Tongue. On Honesty. On Contentment, viewed in connexion with an Aspiring Disposition. On the Sabbath Day and Public Worship. On the Advantages of being Religious. On the Importance of maintaining the Consistency of. Religious Character. On the Present Sources of Happiness. On the Relative Duties of Domestic Life. On the Reciprocal Obligations of Masters and Servants. The Happiness and Prosperity of the World Essentially Promoted by the Discoveries and labours of Mechanics.

8. The Importance of Preparation for the Future State; a Discourse delivered at Lymington, before the Ministers and Churches of the Hampshire Association, 21st Sept. 1825. By R. AYLIFFE, Stockbridge. Westley. 1s. 6d. The publication of this most valuable sermon was chiefly instigated by the lamented Dr. Bogue, who heard it with the greatest satisfaction, and pressed the author to give it to the public. It is a discourse unusually full of all that is most important for a Christian to know, and feel, and practice, and anticipate.

9. A Philosophical Essay on Education. By the Rev. W. NEWLANDS, A.M. Hatchard and Nisbet. 2s. The author of this essay is evidently well qualified for the work of tuition, in which we understand he is very successfully engaged. The principles laid down by Mr. N. are these:-1. That exercise is the chief means of cultivating and improving the mind. 2. That the knowledge already in the student's possession should be employed as the means of conducting him to some higher attainment. 3. That association is a consideration of great importance in tuition. The concluding observations of the essay are these.-1. That the Christian religion should form a part of every system of education. 2. That care should be taken, in an academical education, not to weaken the influence of filial and parental affection. 3. That in every system of education, pains should be taken to prevent the loss of time.

10. Time's Telescope for 1826; or, a Complete Guide to the Almanack; containing an Explanation of Saints' Days and Holidays; with Illustrations of British History and Antiquities, Notices of Obsolete Rites and Customs, Sketches of Comrative Chronology, and Contemporary Biography, Astronomical Occurrences in every Month, comprising Remarks on the Phenomena of the Celestial Bodies, and the Naturalist's Diary, explaining the various Appearances in the Animal and Vegetable Kingdoms. To which are pro fixed an Essay on the Physical Powers, Intellcctne Faculties, and Moral Perceptions of Man. By Th

mas Myers, LL.D.; and Introductory Poems, by J. H. Wiffen, Delta of Blackwood's Magazine, and Wil liam Howitt. Published annually. Sherwood, 9s. This volume, as in former years, contains an immense quantity of interesting and curious matter, which will be found harmlessly amusing, if not peculiarly instructive, to all ranks in the community. At the beginning of the work will be found a most admirably executed engraving from the celebrated Madona and Child of Corregio, the original of which, it is said, has been recently purchased by the government commissioners, at the enormous sum of three thousand eight hundred guineas. This is the first British engraving from this extraordinary monument of human genius. The introductory essay will be read with interest by those who accustom themselves to the study of man. LITERARY NOTICES.

The Rev. T. H. Horne, M.A. is preparing for publication a new edition of his Manual, entitled "Deism Refuted; or, Plain Reasons for being a Christian;" which is an Analysis of the first volume of his Introduction to the Critical Study of the Scriptures. The work will be corrected throughout, so as to form a compendious yet full Summary of the evidences of the Christian revelation; and will also be enlarged with a new chapter on the Incredulity of Unbelief, adapted to the perpetually varying assaults of infidelity. In one vol. foolscap 8vo.

The Rev. Alfred Bishop of Ringwood intends to publish, early in the year," Christian Memorials of the Nineteenth Century; or, Select Evangelical Biography for the last Twenty-five Years."

In the Press.-1. Hints for Ministers and Churches. By the late Rev. Andrew Fuller.-2. Selections from the Works of Dr. John Owen. By the Rev. W. Wilson, D.D. Author of "Selections from Leighton's

Works." 2 vols, 18mo.-3. A new edition of Howe's Dominion over the Invisible World: with some Ac count of the Author.-4. Mr. F. Lunare has nearly ready for publication a new collection of Sacred Music for Public or Private Devotion -5. Bagster's Comprehensive Bible, for Pulpit, Study, and Family Use, in I vol, 4to, is now in course of publication, in seven parts, and in three sizes paper.

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Psalms and Hymns, principally for Public Worship, selected from Dr. Watts and other Authors. By H. F. Burder, M. A. 4s.

Review of the Conduct of the Directors of the British and Foreign Bible Society, relative to the Apocrypha, and to their Administration on the Continent : with an Answer to the Rev. C. Simeon, and Observations on the Cambridge Remarks By Robert Haldane, Esq. 2s. 6d.

Hebrew Tales, selected and translated from ancient Hebrew Works; to which is prefixed an Essay on the still existing Remains of the Hebrew Sages, &c. 8vo. 7s. 6d.

Chronology of the Kings of England, in Easy Rhyme By the Rev. E. Butcher. With an Engraving of each King. Price 2s.

A New Edition, being the Eighth, of Foster's Essays on Decision of Character, &c. Price 10s.

A New Edition, being the Third, of Sketches of 400 Sermons, furnished by their respective Authors. 8 vols, 12mo. 11. 12s.

The Cottage Bible, Part 21. 1s. Fine, 1s 6d. The Domestic Preacher; or, Short Discourses from the MSS. of some Eminent Ministers. 2 vols, 12mo. Memoirs of the late Miss Jane Taylor. By her Brother, Mr. Isaac Taylor, jun. 2 vols, crown 8vo.

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Feb. 9.

March 9.

April 6.

May 4. (not 11.)

June 8.

July 6.

By Mr. Stratten.

By Mr. Lacey.

Ly Dr. Smith.

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Sept. 7.

Oct. 5.

By Dr. Winter.

Nov. 9.

By Mr. Rayson.