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takes the suspended weapon from his neck, and throws it to as great a distance as he can: the assistants seize it and break it to pieces. At that moment the criminal addresses the court, declaring his formal acceptance of its decision; and then asks his adversary whether he renounces his revenge and enmity? The party aggrieved is agitated; weeps, and reflects; he looks up to heaven, sighs, and hesitates; his whole soul seems overwhelmed by a thousand different emotions. The friends and relations of both parties urge and invite him to be reconciled: the conversation is carried on with great warmth; they are afraid lest the injured party should give a refusal, which he still has it in his power to do.

"(At the ceremony which I witnessed a voice was heard, strongly expressive of indignation. It was that of the patriarch of the old men. 'What are you waiting for, thou frozen heart?' he exclaimed. My soul is not yet ready,' was the fierce reply of the offended individual.)

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"Every one now removes from him, and leaves him for a moment to his reflections; while the aggressor, still on his knees, dares not raise his eyes from the ground. During this profound silence a priest advances, alone, to the injured party, whispers in his ear, and, lifting up his hand, points silently to wards heaven. His soul is now touched; his wrath expires; he reaches out one hand to his enemy, whom he raises up from the ground; and, with the other, pointing towards heaven, he exclaims, Great God, bear witness that I pardon him!' The two enemies, mutually extending their arms, hold them for a long time locked together; while the persons present rend the air with their acclamations, and, hurried along by the example thus set them, embrace one another confusedly.

"After this effusion has subsided, the curate and the president of the Kmeti embrace the two reconciled persons. He, who had already forgiven the offender, then pronounces with a loud voice before the Kmeti, and with an expression that shows his sincerity, a most solemn oath, that he renounces all resentment and all his rights to venge

ance. Immediately after, the arbitra-" tors and relations of both parties put themselves in motion, with the two new friends at their head, and proceed to the village of the aggressor, who has previously caused a grand entertainment to be prepared, consisting of a profusion of meat, brandy, wine, cakes of maize, cheese and honey. On such occasions as this, sheep, hogs, and even oxen roasted in the open air, are commonly served up.

"All the relations, friends and neighbours of the parties, persons whose curiosity leads them to witness the transaction, and even passengers, have a right to partake of the feast, for which a spacious plot of ground is always carefully chosen. This scene is varied by heroic songs, national dances, and every possible degree of gaiety. The pecuniary compensation, fixed by the Kmeti, is presented as soon as the guests are seated at table: the silver, gold, and jewels are produced in a large waiter or salver belonging to the church effects of a greater bulk are brought in the hand. Sometimes the party ag grieved generously refuses the whole.

"Duplicate copies of the sentence; (which has been drawn up during the ceremony,) written on the same sheet of paper, are now presented to the curate, who delivers one copy to each party, by whom it is preserved as a document honourable to his family. The two leaves or pages containing this instrument are tied together by a string, to which a very thin piece of Turkish money is attached, that fastens its two extremities. This piece the curate or president cuts with a pair of scissars into two equal parts: and the two leaves are divided in such a manner that each party has one half, the identity of which is attested by bringing them both together.

"The ceremony concludes with singing and dancing, and the persons present separate at the signal of a discharge of fire arms, which is continued for more than an hour in all directions, as every one makes a point of discharging them on his way home, until his cartridges are spent.

"No instance has ever occurred in which these decisions have been violat

ed: the same families may even be at variance again, but they never recur to what has previously been decided. The reconciliation of individuals thus consecrated produces a pacification between all the members of both families, who become bound for each other by mutual oaths; which the Montenegrins are known to reverence most strictly, whether they have reference to any public or private interests, and whether they have sworn by their mustaches or by their honour."

In the Christian Journal for Sept. 1821, p.267, we inserted an extract from the proceedings of the London Missionary Society, giving an account of the reception of their missionary at Madagascar. As an appropriate supplement to that article, we now select from the (London) Missionary Register for August, the following important information respecting the further proceedings of that missionary, and the final abolition of slavery in that immense island.]

Abolition of the Slave Trade of Madagascar.

dreadful,' says Mr. Jones, to see such a number of human beings, old and young, in chains, driven from their native country, to be sold like sheep in a market: some were children, between six and eight years of age, separated from their parents for ever. My heart ached to witness the inhuman scene. If such a number of slaves. were to be driven through the streets of London, in irons, carrying loads on their heads, to be sold like the beasts in Smithfield, doubtless the sight would fill the eyes of all with tears, and stimulate them to greater exertions than ever to suppress such a traffic.'

"On Tuesday, October 3d, they arrived, about noon, at the foot of the lofty hill on which Tananarive, the residence of the king, is situated, where they waited to know his pleasure. They were soon informed, by two persons dressed as field officers, that the king would receive them

at four in the afternoon. After this the two princes who had been at Mauritius for education, came to visit Mr. Hastie, who had been their tutor. The king's secretary then advanced, and informed them that his majesty rejoiced at their arrival. Ou beginning to ascend the hill a cannon was fired at the top. They then passed between two lines of soldiers, who presented arms. Qn reaching the court-yard of the palace the drums beat, and the king came forward FROM communications transmitted to to receive them. He seated Mr. Hastie on the directors of the London Missionary So- his right hand, and Mr. Jones on his left. ciety, by the society's missionary, the Rev. They then partook of the dinner prepared David Jones, we extract the principal par- for them, the king expressing an excess ticulars of this auspicious event. of joy on receiving Mr.Hastie. In the evenHis Excellency Governor Farquhar having they were conducted to a large welling prepared the way for a mission on the subject to Radama (King of Ova, but who now styles himself King of Madagascar), sent Mr. Hastie, as his commissioner, to the court of this Prince. His object was to conclude a treaty for the entire abolition of the slave trade throughout Madagascar. We extract the following account of their reception at the court of Radama, and of the conclusion of the treaty

"On the 16th of September they commenced their journey from Tamatave to Tananarive, nearly 300 miles inland; and pursued it seventeen days over a great variety of country. One of the woods through which they passed was nearly forty miles in extent. Some of the rivers which they crossed were so deep, that they were ob. liged to swim their horses. Several of the mountains over which they travelled were prodigiously lofty, and sometimes exceed. ingly steep. Mr. Jones says, 'I never saw in North Wales mountains and roads so difficult to pass as some of these.'

"In the course of their journey they met groupes of the natives, who were on their way to Tamatave to be sold to the slave dealers, many of whom reside there, and from whence they are exported. 'It was

built house, where they slept that night The king came to see them the next day, and was greatly pleased with some of the presents sent to him,particularly the work on some silver plates and dishes, and with an Arabian horse that was sent among others.

In several conferences held with Mr. Hastie, the proposed treaty was fully considered; when it appeared that the great difficulty in the way of its conclusion, was the advantage obtained by his principal subjects, who procured almost all foreign articles by their traffic in slaves. Mr. Has tie stated, fully and forcibly, the evils of the slave trade, and the real advantages which his subjects would obtain by its abolition. The king afterwards consulted his ministers on the subject, who appeared to be very averse to the measure proposed, At length, however, the king resolved, at all events, to sign the treaty, on this spe cial condition, that twenty of his subjects should be instructed in the most useful arts; ten at the Mauritius, and ten in Eng land.

The moment arrived which was to de cide the welfare of millions. A proclamation, abolishing the slave trade, was pub

lished; and freedom was hailed by thousands with transports of joy."

In reference to this treaty, Mr. Jones writes to Charles felfair, esq. at Mauritius, under date of Oct. 14, 1820-"A final stop is now put to the slave traffic; and the whole has been conducted by Radama in such a manner as leaves no room to doubt his sincerity. Had his ExcellencyGovernor Farquhar witnessed the transports of joy exhibited in the countenances of thousands around us, on the 11th instant, when the treaty was agreed on-the proclamation issued the British flag, in union with that of Madagascar, hoisted-freedom hailed by thousands as the gift of the British nation-the guns firing a salute of liberty and joy-the music playing, and the people rejoicing-the scene would, I think, have filled his mind with greater pleasure than any which he ever before witnessed; being himself the author of a treaty pregnant with so many blessings. When I went out to see the union flag, and all the people looking at it with smiles in their countenances, my heart was filled with joy, and my eyes with tears."

He adds at the beginning of November, "The king is extremely watchful lest any slaves should be sold; and, notwithstand ing all the efforts and cunning of the slave merchants, they have not been able to buy one."

He further writes-"It appears to me that Radama values the article which relates to the instruction of his people more than any other part of the equivalent. He has their education and civilization so much at heart, that I am persuaded he would not have agreed to the treaty on any other terms.

"I consider this article as likely to contribute much to the honour of the British nation, and toward the christianizing and civilization of millions of people. A wide door for Christianity and civilization has been opened; and that of slavery, I trust, bolted for ever. A powerful monarch has become the patronizer of Christian missionaries and of artificers, instead of deal. ers in slaves, who were to be dragged out of their native country."

So intent indeed did Radama appear on the improvement of his subjects, that, in the course of conversation, he said,-If your government will instruct my people, I am theirst or ever.

To Mrs. Telfair Mr. Jones writes on the 18th October-"The mother of Radama 'came to our house last Saturday morning; and on conversing with her upon the advantages to be derived from instructing the people, she remarked, very sensibly, that she would never agree to a treaty where money was to be the main object, but that she would support the plan proposed with all her might.

"A selection of young persons for Eng

land, and others for Mauritius, was made to-day; and the people entered into a high discussion, as to who should have the king's permission, and the honour, to send their children to be instructed. One man said that he would give 3000 dollars for permission to send his child. 'Well,' said the king, 'give me 1500 dollars, and he shall go.' The man hesitated a little, and then answered that he would give that sum. Well,' rejoined the king, as you are in earnest, and sincere in your request, he shall go for nothing? The place was on Saturday crowded by the richest and most respectable people in the capital, from among whose children a selection has been made for instruction."

Mr. Jones writes to Mr. Telfair, at the beginning of November,-" The Roman Catholic Priest at St. Denis, in the island of Bourbon, has written a very flattering letter to the king, asking his permission to send missionaries to teach his subjects the Roman Catholic religion; and informing him that some were at Bourbon ready to come over, provided his majesty would give them his royal permission. The king wrote an answer, refusing his permission in the strongest terms, saying that he had entered into an alliance with the British nation, and consequently wished to have British Protestant missionaries to instruct his subjects, to whom he would give his permission, as well as protection through. out his dominions."

Of the state of civilization among the natives, Mr. Jones writes," I used to speak many things respecting the inhabitants of Madagascar, which some deemed incredible; but, I assure you, instead of speaking too much, I have not spoken enough concerning them -Their houses are built exceedingly neat and convenient; are high and very airy, and supported by strong timbers, resembling the masts of a ship. The apartments of the royal palace are ornamented with silver mirrors, and are in neatness equal to any rooms that I have seen in the government house at Port Louis. King Radama is exceedingly kind and affable, and is far from being the man that some have described him to be. appears to possess great talents, and fit to be a king. He speaks the Madecasse and French Creole, and a little of the English. He is a great advocate for education, and esteems the instruction of his people in arts and civilization more than gold and silver. The advantages which are likely to accrue from the continuation of the treaty between the English and Radama, in respect to the christianizing and civilizing of the Malegaches, will be incalculable, and will confer immortal honour on his excellency Governor Farquhar "

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in general, the means appropriated to it should be proportionally small; but, on the map of this hemisphere, Madagascar is far from insignificant in point of extent; and still less so is it in the moral view of its redundant population, in the estimation of the few who have learned to appreciate its latent powers and capabilities."

Governor Farquhar, after expressing his high esteem for Mr. Jones's character, which enabled him to extend to him all that assistance and countenance which were necessary to his progress, writes to the Directors of the London Missionary So ciety, under date of January 3, 1821—“ I consider his residence at the court of Radama as a proof and security of the good faith of that sovereign, for the full perform ance, on his part, and on that of his subjects, of the articles of that important treaty which I have once more, and, I trust, finally concluded with him, for the entire extinction of the slave traffic for ever, through the whole of his extensive dominions. I may add, that, in my opinion, never was so boundless and favourable a field thrown open to your pious laboursa people without any national religion, or superstitions of consequence to combat-consisting of above four millions of souls, ready, as well as capable of receiving instruction, under the will of a monarch who is as eager to obtain it for them, as you can be to grant it."

Address to the Mummy at Belzoni's
Exhibition.

The following lines are from the pen of a master. We never recollect to have met with any thing in the same strain which pleased us so much.-Liverpool Mercury.

And thou hast walked about, (how strange a story!)

In Thebes' street three thousand years ago, When the Memnonium was in all its glory;

And time had not begun to overthrow Those temples, palaces, and piles stupendous, Of which the very ruins are tremendous. Speak! for thou long enough bast acted Dummy; Thou hast a tongue-come-let us hear its tone;

Thou'rt standing on thy legs above ground, Mummy

Revisiting the glimpses of the moon, Not like thin ghosts or disembodied creatures, But with thy bones and flesh, and limbs and features.

Tell us for doubtless thou canst recollect,

Towhom should we assign the Sphinx's fame; Was Cheops or Cephrenes architect

Of either Pyramid that bears his name? Is Pompey's Pillar really a misnomer? Has Thebes a hundred gates, as sung by Homer? Perhaps thou wert a Mason, and forbidden

By oath to tell the mysteries of thy trade; Then say what secret melody was hidden

In Memnon's statue which at sunrise played?

Perhaps thou wert a Priest; if so, my struggles
Are vain, for priestcraft never owns its juggles.
Perchance that very hand, now pinion'd flat,
Has hob-a-nob'd with Pharaoh, glass to glass:
Or dropp'd a half-penny in Homer's hat:
Or doff'd thine own to let Queen Dido pass:
Or held, by Solomon's own invitation,
A torch at the great Temple's dedication.

I need not ask thee if that hand when arm'd
Has any Roman soldier maul'd and knuckled,
For thou wert dead, and buried, and embalm'd,
Ere Romulus and Remus had been suckled:
Long after thy primeval race was run.
Antiquity appears to have begun,

Thou could'st develope, if that wither'd tongue Might tell us what those sightless orbs have

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nations;

And countless kings have into dust been humbled,

While not a fragment of thy flesh has crumbled.

Didst thou not hear the pother o'er thy head

When the great Persian conqueror Cambyses March'd armies o'er thy tomb with thundering tread,

O'erthrew Osiris, Orus, Apis, Isis,
And shook the Pyramids with fear and wonder,
When the gigantic Memnon fell asunder?

If the tomb's secrets may not be confessed,
The nature of thy private life unfold:

A heart has throbb'd beneath that leathern breast,

And tears adown that dusty cheek have

roll'd:

Have children climb'd those knees, and kiss'd that face?

What was thy name and station, age and race?

Statue of flesh--Immortal of the dead!

Imperishable type of evanescence ! Posthumous man, who quit'st thy narrow bed, And standest undecayed within our presence, Thou wilt hear nothing till the Judgment morning,

When the great trump shall thrill the solemn warning.

Why should this worthless tegument endure,
If its undying guest be lost for ever?
O let us keep the soul embalmed and pure

In living virtue, that when both must sever, Although corruption may our frame consume, Th' immortal spirit in the skies may bloom.

To the Editors of the Christian Journal.

The following lines were written by one of my Parishioners, on the loss of his little son, named after the celebrated Wilberforce, of England. If you think them worthy of a place in the Journal, they are at your service. Cincinnati, Dec. 13, 1821.

TO MY INFANT.
Veluti cum flos successus aratro,
Languescit moriens.
Farewell, my boy, thy parting sigh
Wafted thy spirit to the sky;
Time could not check its ardent flight,
Directed to the realms of light.

S. J.

Sweet pledge of love, a parent's tear
Fell on thy cheek when death was near;
And ere that cheek had lost its hue,
Affliction bade a fond adieu.

This world was scarcely known to thee,
Ere thy embodied soul was tree;
Pure as those saints with sins forgiven,
Who crowd the starry courts of heaven.
I weep not that the rolls of fame
Will not record thy spotless name,
Nor human pride, nor folly raise
Their vain memorials to thy praise.
I weep that such a lovely flower,
Was wither'd at its natal hour;
But humbly trust, beyond the tomb,
"Twill renovate its faded bloom.

Farewell, my boy, a Saviour's love
Has register'd thy name above:
Around his throne, when time is o'er,
O may we meet to part no more.

Episcopal Acts.

S.

ON Friday, December 21st, 1821, the Festival of St. Thomas the Apostle, the Right Rev. Bishop Hobart held an Ordination in St. Michael's Church, in this city, and admitted the Rev. William Richmond, Deacon, Minister of that Church, and of St. James's Church, to the holy order of Priests. Morning Prayer was conducted by the Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, an Assistant Minister of Trinity Church, New-York; and an appropriate sermon preached by the Rev. Jonathan M. Wainwright, Rector of Grace Church, New-York.

An Ordination was held by the Right Rev. Bishop Brownell, in St. Peter's Church, Cheshire, Connecticut, on the fth day of Sept. 1821, when the Rev. George B. Andrews was admitted to the holy order of Priests; and David Botsford, and Bennet Glover, to the order of Deacons.-Church. Mag.

Mr. Thomas Warner was admitted to the ordes of Deacons in Trinity

Church, New-Haven, on Friday, the 16th of November, and to that of Priests on Sunday, the 18th of the same month. [We understand Mr. Warner has been invited to assume the rectorship of a church in the island of St. Croix, and that he has already sailed for the place of his destination.]-Ibid.

On the 4th of October, the new church in Hamden was consecrated to the service of God by the Right Rev. Bishop Brownell. Morning Prayers were read by the Rev. Mr. Croswellthe Sermon by the Bishop. Several of the neighbouring clergy were present and assisting. The edifice is a chaste and commodious building, highly creditable to the zeal and liberality of the parish. It received the name of Grace Church.-Ib.

At an Ordination held in Trinity Church, Boston, on Wednesday, the 21st of November last, by the Bishop of the Eastern Diocess, the Rev. Isaac Boyle was admitted to the holy order of Priests. On the following day, the 22d of November, Mr. Boyle was instituted as Rector of the Episcopal church in Deadham. The Right Rev、 the Bishop of the diocess was present and preached on the occasion.-Gospel Advocate.

On Wednesday, the 17th of October the church lately erected in Manchester, Vermont, was consecrated to the worship and service of Almighty God, by the name of Zion Church--services performed by the Right Rev. Bishop Griswold; the Rev. Messrs. Bronson, Humphreys, Beach, Chase, and Baury, as sisting.-Ibid.

On Thursday, the 18th, in Bethel Church, Arlington, Vermont, Mr. Jordan Gray was ordained to the holy of fice of Deacon.-Ib.

Literary Notices.

AMONG the literary enterprizes announced by our countrymen there is one by Messrs. Potter & Co. booksellers, of this city, which we ought to have noticed as soon as it was advertised, because it deserves the particular attention of the American public. We refer to an elaborate work on the Human Mind-the fruit of long and deep study

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