ume; which consists of seven pages, and in which the writer descends from his position as author, and speaks simply as Horace Bushnell. The object of the Note seems to be, to apply the lash to those who have hitherto presumed to question his Orthodoxy. That he anticipates somewhat confidently from this exhibition of his powers, is apparent, in that he reminds his adversaries, that he has now "turned his wrath" upon them; and that " what they suffer is the late, but necessary penalty of what they have done." Alarming! In this Note, he also, at last, gives us the reason why he never replied to "Catholicus," whom some of our readers will doubtless remember. His reason is, that the intellectual disparity between him (Dr. Bushnell) and "Catholicus" is so vast, that he (Dr. B.) did not deign to notice him. This certainly must be a very comfortable feeling to Dr. Bushnell! and withal so modest! But then, we happen to know that there were some, even of Dr. B's way of thinking, who did not form exactly the same opinion of the comparative merits and abilities of Dr. B. and Catholicus; and by his own showing, the pamphlet of the latter has not proved so insignificant an affair after all. He then heaps certain opprobrious epithets upon "Catholicus," which are beneath our notice. But, to show of what Dr. B. is capable, we may remark, that he tells a venerable Congregational clergyman, now at the head of a Theological Seminary, and who has held some of the most important posts of usefulness in New England, and with whom he confesses he "has been on good terms" for ten years; that he (the said Professor) is "Scavenger to a Baptist newspaper," and that his "most extraordinary gifts are in his will;" and that he is "so bedded in his traditions and formulas, that he can not take the import of any other." In short, this Note exhibits a proficiency in the low art of scurrility, and an amount of self-conceit, which do not present Dr. Bushnell before the public in an attitude either very amiable or enviable. We would not, however, arrest the progress of Dr. B's controversy down to the oblivion which awaits it, and which its hero seems determined at all hazards to avoid. Having failed to storm the Vatican, he now turns his muzzlette at East Windsor. He reminds us of the fable of the "Fly and the Ox."

AN EXAMINATION OF A BOOK entitled "Discourses on the Apostolical Succession; by W. D. Snodgrass, D. D.," etc. By Rev. WILLIAM JOHNSON, Rector of St. Stephen's Church, Milledgeville, Geo. 12mo. pp. 48. Stanford & Swords, New York, 1848.

This brief work is quite sufficient to prove that the doctrine of the Apostolical Succession is as certain, and as true, and as likely to be believed, as before Dr. Snodgrass published his work against it. And we may safely assert, that it will require a much stronger man than Dr. S. has shown himself in this matter, to shake the faith of any well-instructed disciple therein. THE SCHOOL FUND PERVERTED; or a Review of a Discussion occasioned by the "Propagation of Sectarianism in Common Schools." By a Presbyter of Connecticut. Hartford, H. S. Parsons & Co., 1848. 8vo. pp. 72.

The publication before us grew out of the following circumstances. An attempt having been made by certain members of a Committee on Common Schools to impose, by official commendation, upon the districts of said School Society books of instruction, which, in the judgment of other members of said Committee were liable to objection, a protest was made against the recom mendation of such books in said Schools. A public debate followed, and hence the present publication, which professes to give the details of that dis

cussion. The discussion, however, so far from being confined to the simple question, whether certain books are, as a matter of fact, objectionable to conscientious Churchmen, soon diverged into a doctrinal and denominational dispute, between a Presbyter of the Church and a Congregational Minister; involving almost all the points in dispute between Churchmen and Sectarians, and finally occupied more than twenty evenings.

The Congregational Minister, therefore, appears before the public in this discussion, in two attitudes; first, as the assailant of the doctrinal and ecclesiastical system of the Church, and as the defender of the obnoxious passages in the school books objected to; and secondly, as attempting to impose said school books upon children in the Common Schools, which the children of the Church habitually attend.

We have no account of the discussion except from the pamphlet before us; but judging from this he certainly has no occasion for self-gratulation in respect to the first particular; and as to the second, it shows a spirit of intolerance, which, though it thoroughly pervaded the early colonies of New England, in the days of Roger Williams, we had supposed was now universally repudiated, as it is usually on the anniversary celebrations of the Landing of the Pilgrims," boldly denied.

The pamphlet is written in a clear and vigorous style; it shows its author to have been thoroughly master of his subject; and as it abounds in authorities, will be useful for future reference.

A SERMON before the Churchmen's Missionary Association for Seamen of the Port of Philadelphia. By Rt. Rev. ALONZO POTTER, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania.

ADDRESS to the Sixty-Fourth Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania. By Rt. Rev. A. Porter, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese.

Both these productions are not only marked by the author's strong masculine style, but both breathe the true missionary spirit, from which, in his important Diocese, great things may, under GOD, be expected. The twentyfive counties in Pennsylvania, in which the Church has not a minister or sacred edifice, have, as we trust, rich blessings in store.

MODERN INFIDELITY: A Prize Lecture delivered in Trinity Church, Boston, March 15, 1848. By Rev. THOMAS M. CLARK, Assistant Minister of Trinity Church.

THE RELIGIOUS THEORY OF CIVIL GOVERNMent, An Election Sermon, preached before the "Government of the Commonwealth" of Massachusetts. By Rev. A. H. VINTON, D. D., Jan. 5, 1848.

The above Sermons are bold and admirable discourses, and both suited to the latitude in which they were delivered. We can not resist the impression, that the Church of GOD is to be the great bulwark of our civil and social institutions in New England, against an industrious and specious radicalism; as well as of the Christian Faith against the mysticism of modern Infidelity.

We also acknowledge the receipt of the following Sermons.

"The Ordinary Gifts:" An Ordination Sermon. By Rev. JOHN WILLIAMS, D. D.

The Study of Prophecy." By Rev. RICHARD NEWTON.

"The Communion of Saints." By Rev. E. M. JOHNSON.

"The History of St. Andrew's Church, Hanover, Mass." By Rev. SAMUEL CUTLER, Rector.

Also, on occasion of "the Laying of the Corner Stone," of a new Parish Church, in New London, Ct. By Rev. R. A. HALLAM.

Also, the "Address" on that occasion; by the Rt. Rev. J. P. K. HENSHAW, D. D.

Also the following Pamphlets.

An Address on "Collegiate Education," before the House of Convocation of Trinity College. By Rev. J. M. WAINWRIGHT, D. D.; and a Poem on the "Poets of Religion," delivered on the same occasion. By Rev. GEO. BURGESS.

Also the "Address, Constitution," &c., of the Protestant Episcopal Society of New York for Promotion of Evangelical Knowledge.

ENGLISH WORDS FROM THE CELTIC.

THE Celtic family of languages consists of two branches:

I. The Gaelic branch, including 1. Irish, or Gaelic of Ireland; 2. Erse, or Gaelic of the Scottish Highlands; and 3. Mansk, spoken in the Isle of Man.

II. The Cimbric branch, including 1. Cymraeg, or Welsh; 2. Cornish, now extinct; and 3. Armorican, spoken in Bretagne in France.

As the ancient British were the same people with the Welsh, and of course spoke the same language, it is naturally assumed that many Celtic words were adopted by the Anglo-Saxon, and have come down to us. But these words have been so naturalized in Anglo-Saxon, that the separation of the original Celtic element in our language has become a very difficult problem.

The following words, which have been culled from a much longer list of supposed Celtic words, are, it is thought, all Celtic; but as most of them may be attributed to a later intercourse of the English people with the Celtic tribes, they do not meet the difficulties of the problem just stated.

1. Bard, (Fr. barde,) a Celtic minstrel, by extension a poet generally; Ir. bard, Gael. bard, Welsh bardd, from prydu, to poetize.

2. Basket, (Lat. bascauda,) a domestic vessel made of twigs or other flexible things interwoven; Ir. bascaid, Gael. bascaid, Welsh basged or basgawd.

Barbara de pictis veni bascauda Britannis,

Sed me jam mavult dicere Roma suain.-Martial.

3. Bicker, (Scot. bicker or bykker,) to skirmish, to contend in words; Welsh bicra.

4. Bran, (Fr. bran,) the outer coat of grain, separated by grinding; Ir. bran, Welsh bran, Armor. brenn.

5. Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, of a yellow color; Ir. pras. Gael. prais, Welsh pres, Corn. prest.

6. Brogue, (Scot. brog or brogue,) a coarse shoe worn by the Scotch Highlanders, also a corrupt manner of pronunciation; Ir. brog, Gael. brog.

7. Bug, a bug-bear; Gael. bocan, Welsh bug or bugan. Hence bogle or boggle, a bug-bear.

8. Cabin, (Fr. cabane,) a small room; Ir. caban or cabain, Welsh caban, a diminutive from cab, a booth.

9. Clan, a race, tribe; Ir. clann.

10. Clean, (Anglo-Saxon, clan,) pure; Ir. glan, Gael. glan, Welsh glan or glain, Armor. glan.

11. Dad or Daddy, a father; Ir. taid, Gael. daidein, Welsh tad, Corn. tad or taz, Armor. tad.

12. Glave, (Fr. glaive,) a broad sword, a falchion; Welsh glaif, a bill-hook, a crooked sword, a scimiter, Armor. cleze, a sword.

13. Kilt, (Scot. kilt or kelt,) a kind of short petticoat worn by Scotch Highlanders; Gael. cealt, apparel, clothes.

14. Pibroch, (Scot. pibroch,) a Highland air: Ir. ag piobaireachd, piping; Gael. piobaireachd, a pipe tune.

15. Plaid or plad, (Scot. plaid,) a striped or variegated cloth, worn by the Scotch Highlanders; Gael. plaide, a blanket, a plaid.

16. Reel, (Scot. reel,) a kind of dance; Gael. righil.

17. Trouse or Trousers, (Fr. trousses,) breeches and stockings in one garment, Ir. trius and triusan, Gael. triubhas, Welsh trws, a covering, dress.

18. Usquebaugh or whiskey, (Scot. iskie bac,) a distilled spirit; Ir. uisge beatha, water of life; Gael. uisge beathsa.

ECCLESIASTICAL REGISTER.

SUMMARY OF HOME INTELLIGENCE.

DIOCESAN RECORD.

THIS summary is still necessarily imperfect. The intelligence has most of it been gleaned from the periodicals of the day, for want of more reliable sources of knowledge. If our friends will furnish us with such materials as come to their hands, and which are beyond our reach without their aid, we will make this department a complete and accessible record of all the more important facts touching the condition and history of the American Church. Only those who have had occasion to consult the past, have any true idea of the importance of such a record as is here proposed, and all such, we trust, will contribute their means to make the summary as full and as perfect as can be desired. Journals of Conventions, Reports of Societies, and Catalogues of Ecclesiastical and Literary Institutions, are especially appropriate to our

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