It will then be sufficient for the passing of real or personal property, or both.

Note. The whole of the above ceremonies will be required whether the Will contains the most trifling gift, or whether it disposes of property of the first magnitude.

And note further. A gift to an attesting witness, or to the wife or husband of an attesting witness, is void; therefore neither a legatee, nor the wife nor husband of a legatee, should be made an attesting witness to the Will.

No particular form of attestation is necessary, but the following may be used. If used, it must be copied and written at the end of the Will, below the signature of the Testator.

"Signed by the said

the Testator, in the presence of us present at the same time, who in his presence have subscribed our names as Witnesses."

The Testator should appoint one or more Executors. If, after the execution of the Will, any alteration be made in it, by obliteration, interlineation, or otherwise, care must be taken that such alteration be executed in like manner as the Will itself. And it will be desirable also that the names of the Testator and witnesses be written on the margin of the Will, opposite every such obliteration, interlineation, or other alteration.

And note. The Will will be revoked if the Testator (whether male or female) marry after executing it, and whether the Testator so intends it or not; and if the Testator wishes to revive it, he can only do so by re-executing it in the same way as it was originally executed, or by means of a Codicil similarly executed, showing an intention to revive.

N. B. No person who is under twenty-one can make a will.

ON PRAYERS WITHOUT SERMON.

WHY should we go to church, said they, if we cannot hear a preacher? This one thing (says Chrysostom) has ruined and destroyed all religion. For what need is there of a preacher, except when that necessity arises from our sloth and negligence? What need is there of a Homily when all things necessary are plainly revealed in Scripture? Such hearers as desire to have something new every day only study to delight their ears and fancy. Tell me, what pompous train of words did St. Paul use? and yet he converted the world.-Chrysostom.

HUNTING THE BUFFALO.

THE above print represents the manner in which the buffalo is hunted by the wild Indians of North America, of whose country it is an inhabitant, and whose chief food it is. The following account of the animal, and the way in which it is taken, is given by Mr. Catlin, who spent some years amongst these people.

The buffalo (or, more correctly speaking, the bison) is a noble animal, that roams over the vast plains from the borders of Mexico on the south, to Hudson's Bay on the north. Their size is somewhat above that of our common bullock, and their flesh of a delicious flavour, resembling and equalling that of fat beef. Their flesh, which is easily procured, furnishes the savages of these vast regions with the means of a wholesome and good subsistence, and they live almost exclusively upon it. This animal seems to have been spread over the plains of this vast country by the providence of God, for the use and subsistence of the red men, who live almost entirely on their flesh, and clothe themselves with their skins. The buffalo bull is one of the most formidable and frightful-looking animals in the world when excited to resistance. His long shaggy mane hangs in great profusion over his neck and shoulders, and often extends quite down to the ground. The horns are short, but very large, and have but one turn; that is, they are a simple arch, without the least approach to a spiral form, like those of the common ox or of the goat species. The female is much smaller than the male, and less ferocious, though not much less wild and frightful in her appearance. Their colour is a dark brown, but changing very much as the season varies from warm to cold; their hair or fur, from its great length in the winter and spring, and exposure to the weather, turning quite light, and almost to a jet black when the winter coat is shed off, and a new growth is shooting out. The almost countless herds of these animals that are sometimes met with on these plains have been spoken of by other writers, and may yet be seen by any traveller who will take the pains to visit these regions. Sometimes they congregate into such masses in particular places, as literally to blacken the meadows for

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miles together; at others they are to be found dispersed, and grazing quietly in little families and flocks.

The chief hunting amusement of the Indians in these parts consists in the chase of the buffalo, which is almost invariably done on horseback, with bow and lance. In this exercise, which is highly prized by them as one of their most valued amusements, as well as being the principal mode of procuring meat for their subsistence, they become exceedingly expert, and are able to slay these huge animals with apparent ease. The Indians in these parts are all mounted on small but serviceable horses, which are caught by them on the plains, where they are often running wild in numerous bands. In the chase of the buffalo or other animals, the Indian generally "strips" himself and his horse, by throwing off his shield and quiver, and every part of his dress which might be an incumbrance to him in running; grasping his bow in his left hand, with five or six arrows drawn from his quiver, and ready for instant use. In his right hand (or attached to the wrist) is a heavy whip, which he uses without mercy, and forces his horse alongside of his game at the swiftest speed. These horses are so trained, that the Indian has little use for the rein which hangs on the neck, whilst the horse approaches the animal on the right side (as shown in the print), giving his rider the chance to throw his arrow to the left; which he does at the instant when the horse is passing, bringing him opposite to the beast, which receives the deadly weapon "to the feather." For the novice in these scenes there is much danger of his limbs and his life; but with the Indian, who has made this the everyday sport and amusement of his life, there is less difficulty and less danger; he rides without losing his breath, and his unagitated hand deals certainty in its deadly blows. There are, by a fair calculation, more than three hundred thousand Indians who are now subsisting on the flesh of the buffaloes, and by those animals supplied with all the luxuries of life which they desire, as they know of none others. The great variety of uses to which they convert the body and other parts of this animal are almost incredible to the person who has not actually dwelt amongst these people, and closely studied their modes and

customs. Every part of their flesh is converted into food, in one shape or another, and on it they entirely subsist. The robes of the animals are worn by the Indians instead of blankets; their skins, when tanned, are used as coverings for their lodges, and for their beds; undressed, they are used for constructing canoes, for saddles, for bridles, straps and thongs. The horns are shaped into ladles and spoons; the brains are used for dressing the skins; their bones are used for saddle-trees and for war-clubs, and others are broken up for the marrow-fat which is contained in them. Their sinews are used for strings and backs to their bows, and for thread to sew their dresses. The feet of the animals are boiled, with their hoofs, for the glue they contain, for fastening their arrow-points, and many other uses. The hair from the head and shoulders, which is long, is twisted and braided into halters; and the tail is used for a fly-brush. In this wise does the Indian convert and use the various parts of this useful animal; thus his wants are all satisfied, and even the luxuries of life are afforded him in abundance; proving that God has every where supplied man in a state of nature with the necessaries of life.

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Beyrout, Dec. 30, 1842. "WE are indeed landed on the shores of Asia, and in Syria, and on the immediate confines of that land which has been called in Scripture the glory of all lands.' We are also on this side of that 'goodly mountain,' Lebanon, which, with its snowy and majestic summit, we have in full view, at, I believe, fifteen or twenty miles' distance, and 9000 feet above the sea; so that you see, although not immediately arrived at the place of our destination, we are within the hallowed ground and scenery which the Holy Spirit takes hold of in some of the most beautiful portions of the inspired volume, particularly in the Song of Solomon."

"Jerusalem, Jan. 31, 1843.

* "I am now enabled to give you some particulars from this place-a place of all others in the world the most interesting from its associations, and the all