while their receipts have been $1,760: this is $700, or full one-third, less than the receipts of last year. The simple annunciation of this fact will, we trust, be sufficient to draw forth a more liberal contribution for the ensuing year.

Church of the Advent, Boston, Mass. The congregation of this Parish, has purchased a house formerly occupied by another denomination, and fitted it up for a free Church. Service is celebrated in it daily.

SECTARIAN.

Unitarianism. Crosby & Nichols have just published the Unitarian Congregation Register for 1848. Something like a third of the pamphlet, of 70 pages, is occupied by an explanation and defense of Unitarian doctrine. From this we learn that there are in this country, 214 Unitarian Societies. Of these societies, 162 are in Massachusetts; 15 in Maine; 14 in New Hampshire; 6 in Vermont; 4 in Connecticut; 3 in Rhode Island; 13 in New York; 1 in Ohio; 1 in Kentucky; 8 in Illinois; 2 in Indiana; 1 in Missouri; 1 in Wisconsin; 2 in Pennsylvania; 1 in South Carolina; 1 in Georgia; 1 in Louisiana; 1 in Alabama; 1 in Maryland; 1 in District Columbia; 2 in Canada.

The denomination has two Divinity Schools, one in Cambridge, Mass., and the other in Meadville, Penn. The total number of Theological students at Cambridge Divinity, is 22; at Meadville, last year, 32. The denominanation support 8 periodicals, including three weekly newspapers.

In Great Britain, it is stated that there are between 300 and 400 AntiTrinitarian Societies; and on the continent of Europe," it is estimated, that about one half of those persons not Roman Catholics are believers in the doctrine of the simple Unity of God as opposed to that of the Trinity."

Christ-ians. One of the most remarkable cases of a sudden rise and decline of a sect, has been that of the sect bearing this name. The Rev. Charles Morgridge, one of the fathers of the sect, has virtually preached its funeral sermon. Being lately dismissed from Fall River, he gave a farewell discourse, in which he stated some remarkable facts. He stated that a few years ago there were five churches [?] of this section in New York; and now the sole remnant of the sect there, worships in a house worth only 4500 dollars. Boston and Salem have had a like experience. In Salem not a vestige remains. In Boston the fragment is supported by two persons. And this is but a specimen of the general result.

This sect came in by adopting Unitarian doctrines, Methodist measures, and Baptist ordinances, and sought to reach the more ignorant classes. But its seed fell on stony ground-rapidly germinated, and as rapidly decayed. Like Jonah's gourd, it came up in the night and has perished in the night.

The Methodist Episcopal Church. The N. Y. Commercial Advertiser gives an abstract of Judge Edmond's decision in this case. The difficulty which brought up the question, arose from the case of Rev. Mr. Maffit, charges being brought against Mr. Green, who, prior to the last annual conference in New York, was pastor of the Brooklyn Centenary Church, to the effect that, by certain irregular proceedings, he has assisted Mr. M., in evading certain proceedings of a disciplinary kind, which the Church desired to exercise. After a full hearing of evidence and arguments on both sides, the New York annual conference by a formal vote, suspended Mr. Green from his ministry for one year whereupon the Bishop appointed to the vacant pastorate the Rev. Mr. Griffiths. Mr. Green subsequently resigned his connection with the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Centenary Church professedly doing the same thing, and extending an invitation to Mr. Green to become their pastor. The invi

tation was accepted, and when Mr. Griffiths, under authority of the Conference and the Bishop, went to take possession of the parsonage and the Church, he was met with a refusal, on the ground that the Church had withdrawn from the Conference and denied its jurisdiction. Acting under advice, Mr. Griffiths instituted the proceedings which have elicited the following decision from Judge Edmonds:

That the itinerancy of their preachers is a well established rule of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and that their practice of enforcing itinerancy by means of the Bishop stationing the preachers-without consulting their wishes or those of the congregation, is not contrary to law. That the Centenary M. E. Church in Brooklyn, having been organized in connection with that society at large, is bound, so long as the connection continues, by the "Doctrines and Discipline" laid down for the Government of the Church.

That their meeting house and parsonage having been built by contributions from Methodists generally and for the use of the Methodist Episcopal congregation, it is not in the power of the trustees to divert them to any other purpose, or to withdraw them from the subordination which was voluntarily assumed at the establishment of the society.

It is no excuse for the trustees that their action has been sanctioned or governed by the number of males now worshipping in that house, it being their only duty to see that the temporalities of the society are faithfully devoted to the use intended by those whose benevolence founded and endowed the church.

That they erred in refusing admission to the relator as their preacher. That it is the duty and has been the practice of this Court to enforce the rights thus established, and that with regard to ministerial offices and corporations it is competent for this Court not only to direct them to act, but the manner in which they shall act. Therefore a peremptory mandamus must be awarded, commanding the defendants to admit the relator to their pulpit and parsonage.

Roman Catholics The (Roman) Catholic Observer claims 15,000 Romish communicants in the city of Boston proper; and computes, at an allowance of three souls for one communicant, that there are 45,000, Romanists in Boston, or more than one-third of the whole population, which is almost 125,000.

EDUCATIONAL.

Church Education in New Jersey. We are happy to learn that the various Institutions of Christian learning, which have originated in the zeal of Bishop Doane, are in a highly flourishing condition. The Catalogue of St. Mary's Hall, for the twenty-third term of that Seminary, reports one hundred and fifty-seven pupils. It has become necessary to make an addition to the buildings.

The first Catalogue of Burlington College has been issued. There are seventy-five pupils. The new building is so nearly occupied, as to make it certain that a further addition must be made in the Spring.

Colleges of New York. Dr. Hale, President of Geneva College, in his late Baccalaureate Address, states that according to a report of the Controller made to the Senate last February, Union College has received from the State $374,000, besides 5,500 acres of land; Columbia College $44,755, besides the botanic garden in the city of New York, valued, thirty years ago, at $74,000; and Hamilton College $106,000. In 1838 an act was passed granting to the University of the city of New York, and to Geneva College, each annuity of $6,000, all for five years and "until otherwise directed by

law," which annuities have been paid until interrupted by the provisions of the new Constitution.

Harvard University. There are 22 Theological students, 117 Law students, 165 attending Medical Lectures, 5 special students in Chemistry, and 10 resident graduates-making in all 319, Of undergraduates there are 59 Seniors, 83 Juniors, 69 Sophomores, 56 Freshmen, and 2 University students-260. Total, 588. The condition of the University contains about 79,200 volumes.

Cost of Girard College. The report of the Building Committee of Girard College, gives a minute and accurate statement of the cost of this stupendous structure. The total amount expended in the work was $1,933,821 78, being within $66,178 22 of the sum specified by Mr. Girard for the erection and endowment of the College. The amount of loss on the sale of stocks at Executor's valuation was $900,843 30. The report says:

"Had no depreciation taken place in the value of stocks and loans originally set apart by the Commissioners of the Girard Estate to constitute the College Fund, a surplus of $921,714 42 would have been left to support the establishment; and had the said stocks and loans continued to yield the same rate of interest which was accruing from them at the time of the transfer, the College Fund would have amounted to about $1,500,000, after paying the whole cost of the work. The losses, however, more than counterbalanced the accumulation of interest, it became necessary in order to complete the work, to draw on the Residuary Fund; and the future means for the support and conducting of the College, will have to be derived from the same source."

Ignorance. Alabama, in 1840, had twenty-two thousand five hundred and ninety-two citizens, over the age of twenty-one, who could neither read nor write. The evil has been steadily increasing since the census was taken.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Our Indian Neighbors. The commissioner of Indian Affairs has informed Congress, that the Government is indebted to some fourteen tribes of Indians in the sum of five millions two hundred and seventy-three thousand and one hundred dollars, all of which yields, at five per cent., an interest of $395,655. These sums are due under treaties made between 1829 and 1846. Some of the tribes have become large agriculturists, and in one or two instances, heavy exporters of grain and pork. Many have changed a life of hunting and indolence for one of industry; many also have become school teachers and preachers of the gospel.

OBITUARIES.

Died in this city, December 19, 1847, at the residence of his son, Rev. Thomas Clap Pitkin, Junior Rector of Trinity Church, Hon. TIMOTHY PITKIN. LL. D., aged 82.

Mr. PITKIN was the son of Rev. Timothy Pitkin, a Congregational Minister of Farmington, in this State, born Jan. 21, 1766. He was graduated at Yale College, 1785, and after having been admitted to the bar, commenced the practice of his profession in his native town, the duties of which he discharged with credit to himself, and to the satisfaction of his employers. He filled many offices of trust in his own State, was long a member of the State Legislature, and was Speaker of the House, and was for many years a Representative in the Congress of the United States, of which body he was an active and useful member.

Among the more important labors of Mr. PITKIN, are to be reckoned two valuable contributions to the history of his country. The first, a Statistical view of the Commerce of the United States of America, including also, an account of Banks, manufactures and internal trade and improvements, together with that of Revenues and Expenditures of the General Government, accompanied by numerous tables. This work was published in 1817, republished in 1835, the Statistics being brought down, so far as practicable, to 1833, 1834, This volume will ever remain a valuable storehouse of facts, important to the statesman, the politician, and the historian. The second, a Political and Civil history of the United States of America, from the year 1763 to the close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797, in cluding a summary view of the Political and Civil state of the North American Colonies, prior to that period. 8vo. 2 vols. 1828. The value of this work, though freely acknowledged, has not been duly appreciated, and we can not too strongly recommend the study of this and other similar works, to those who would learn the nature and history of our civil and political institutions. It is also understood that Mr. P. has left in manuscript, ready for publication at a suitable time, a similar view of the country to the close of the late war with Great Britain. Whenever published, it will be an important addition to our history.

Mr. PITKIN's mind had been seriously inclined for many years, but there were doctrinal difficulties in the old Calvinistic system of his fathers' which he could not receive, and there being no Episcopal Church in Farmington, he made no public profession of his faith while residing there. After relinquishing the practice of his profession, he spent his time with his friends, principally at New Haven and Utica, where he always attended the services of the Church, and soon after united in her communion. The ground of his attachment to the Church at first, was rather that of preference for her doctrines and worship, than any settled conviction of the truth of all her claims; but reading and reflection so deepened and strengthened his first convictions, that he declared himself satisfied that there was no evidence of any other Primitive Church than the Episcopal, and that he felt it a duty, as it was a pleasure, to testify his faith in her doctrines and discipline.

Mr. P. was blessed with a mind naturally clear and active, which he stored with important facts, carefully selected, and systematically arranged, so that he was always ready on every topic which he had considered. His habits of study were never remitted, and death found him prosecuting some of the more difficult questions of Ethnography,-comparing the history, and tracing the affinities found in the various languages of Asia and America,with all the zeal and enthusiasm which might have been expected in the meridian of life. Like Chancellor Kent, he had found out the way of rendering old age happy. Kind and courteous in his manners, amiable and gentlemanly in his deportment, sound and instructive in his discourse, his person was a pleasure, his conversation a delight.

Died at Holderness, on the 16th of October, the Rev. ROBERT FOWLE, Rector of Trinity Church, in that town, in the 82d year of his age. The Rev. gentleman was among the earliest settlers in Holderness, and officiated as a lay reader to the parish prior to his ordination. He was admitted to the Ministry by Bishop Seabury, December 13th, 1789; and, from that time, their first and only minister, faithfully serving the Episcopal Church in that place, till a short time since his increasing infirmities interrupted his parochial duties, and enjoyed the unreserved confidence and esteem of his flock. Funeral services were performed by the Rev. Mr. Leaver, of St. Paul's Church, Concord, on the following Wednesday; where a large con

gregation assembled to testify their sympathy for the bereaved family, and their high regard for the deceased.

Died at Concord, N. H., 24th of December, Rev. THOMAS LEAVER, Rector of St. Paul's Church in that town.

Died at Baltimore, January 31, Rev. WALTER D. MADEN, aged 80 years.

SUMMARY OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Our arrangements for receiving Foreign Periodicals, are not yet fully completed. Hence our compendium of Foreign Intelligence in the present number, lacks completeness and order. We intend that this department of our work, shall be regarded by most of our readers, as worth many times the price of the Review. As an appropriate introduction, we give the names of the present Bishops of the English, Irish, and Scottish Churches.

I. IN ENGLAND.

Lord Archbishop of Canterbury.

Thomas Musgrave, D. D., Lord Archbishop of York.

Charles James Blomfield, D. D., Lord Bishop of London.
Edward Maltby, D. D., Lord Bishop of Durham.

Charles Richard Sumner, D. D., Lord Bishop of Winchester.
John Kaye, D. D., Lord Bishop of Lincoln.

Hugh Percy, D. D., Lord Bishop of Carlisle.

George Murray, D. D., Lord Bishop of Rochester.
Edward Copleston, D. D., Lord Bishop of Landaff.

John Bird Sumner, D. D., Lord Bishop of Chester.

Richard Bagot, D. D., Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Christopher Bethel, D. D., Lord Bishop of Bangor.

James Henry Monk, D. D., Lord Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol.
Henry Phillpotts, D. D., Lord Bishop of Exeter.

Charles Thomas Longley, D. D., Lord Bishop of Ripon.
Edward Denison, D. D., Lord Bishop of Salisbury.

Edward Stanley, D. D., Lord Bishop of Norwich.

Lord Bishop of Hereford.

George Daves, D. D., Lord Bishop of Peterborough.
Connop Thirlwall, D. D., Lord Bishop of St. David's.
Henry Pepys, D. D., Lord Bishop of Worcester.

Ashurst Turner Gilbert, D. D., Lord Bishop of Chichester.
John Lonsdale, D. D., Lord Bishop of Litchfield and Coventry.
Thomas Turton, D. D., Lord Bishop of Ely.

Samuel Wilberforce, D. D., Lord Bishop of Oxford.

Thomas Vowler Short, D. D., Lord Bishop at St. Asaph.

Robert Eden, D. D., Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man.

James Prince Lee, D. D., Lord Bishop of Manchester.

II. IN IRELAND.

John George Beresford, D. D., Lord Archbishop of Armagh.

Richard Whately, D. D., Lord Archbishop of Dublin, with Killdare.

Edward Stopford, D. D., Lord Bishop of Meath.

Robert Tottenham, D. D., Lord Bishop of Clogher.