Literary Notices-Am. Education Society, &c. resolution shall be understood as extending the privilege of taking out books from the Library, to the students of Dickinson College. By order of the Board. Proposals have lately been issued for printing the following Books: In Carlisle "A proof of the True and Eternal Godhead of our Lord Jesus Christ; against moderen attacks: by Dionysius Van De Wynpersse, D. D., Professor of Philosophy, Mathematics and Astronomy of Leyden: Which gained the highest prize of the Hague Society for the defence of Christianity." 29 held at Park street church. After prayer by the Rev. Professor Porter of the Theological Seminary at Andover, a very interesting Report was read by the Rev. R. S. Štorris of Braintree; when the assembly were addressed by the Reverend President Moore, of Amherst Collegiate Institution; the Rev. Mr. Hewit of Fairfield Con. Jeremiah Evarts, Esq. The collection at the close of the meeting amounted to $180. This Society has already extended ation for the ministry;--a few of whom aid to 357 young men in their preparare already laboring successfully in have been called to rest from their lathe vineyard of the Lord; and a few bors on earth. The receipts into the Treasury exIn Chambersburg-"The Lawyer's ceeded those of the last year by nearly best advice, keep out of the law, or, $3000: besides important aid renderCountryman's Counsellor. Contain-ed to the beneficiaries of the Society, ing a digest of common and statute law, and a collection of select maxims and admonitions, economical, moral and religious, for the use of such as desire to deal safely, live honestly and avoid law suits." By Samuel Riddle, Esq. AMERICAN EDUATION SOCIETY. American Anniversary. The seventh anniversary of this Society was held in Boston, on the 2d of Oct. at 11 o'clock, A. M. His honor Wm. Phillips, President, in the chair. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Holmes of Cambridge. The officers of the last year were all re-chosen, with the exception of the Rev. S. E. DWIGHT, who declined the re-election; and received the thanks of the Society for his faithful services during the last 4 years. The Rev. B. B. WISNER of the Old South Church in Boston, was elected to fill the vacancy occasioned in the Board of Directors by this resignation. In the evening a public meeting was in classical books, board, tuition and clothing, from many generous benefactors. Mis. Herald. ted but one soul unto God, I should take therein more spiritual joy and comfort, than all the honors and offices which have been bestowed on me." piece of iron hoop, a couple of inches in length, would purchase two or three of their finest fowls. Capt. Kelly describes the inhabitants as a fine race of people: they are he says, of a middle stature, with limbs well formed and muscular, the general color of their face being that of a square with the angles rounded off; the nose, the lips, and the quick and piercing eye, approaching much nearer to the European than the African features; they have woolly hair, which being twisted and daubed with red clay behind, appears like strings of candles dangling from their heads. In the year 1272, the pay of a laboring man in England was three half-pence per day. At this time the price of a Bible, with a commentary fairly written, was 30 pounds. The precious volume, which may now be obtained by many laborers for one day's pay, would then have cost them more than thirteen years' labor to procure. This.striking contrast cannot be contemplated without grati-This decoration was common to both tude.-Rel. Int. FERNANDO PO-AN AMERICAN ISLAND sexes. Like most savages, they wear round their necks, wrists, ankles and loins the vertebræ of snakes, the skulls and jaw bones of monkeys and other wild animals, and strings of shells of various colors. The hue of the skin was evidently black, but they were all so completely covered with redish colored clay and palm oil, and their faces so besmeared with fine pluverised yellow ochre, as to give them the appearance of mulattoes. The only mark of distinction observ The appearance of the island is extremely beautiful: its length from north to south is about 30 miles, and its breadth about 20. Two high peaked mountains, (one of them remarkably so,) the black sand on the beach, and the score and other substances which had evidently undergone the action of fire, denote it to be of volcanic origin. From the northern extremity the landed among them, was that of a hat and rises, in a gradual slope, to a ridge of hills which connects the two peaked mountains, and the whole surface of the slope is covered with a forest of trees of the most luxuriant growth. Beyond this region of wood, the crest of the hills, and the sides of mountains, as far up as about one third of their height appeared to be generally in a state of cultivation: on the summit of these hills stand the towns and villages of the natives. The houses are of wicker work, and nearly of the same size and plan: they are built round an open area, and each is surrounded with a railed fence or enclo-the palm tree, the purest streams of sure, within which their cattle are shut up at night. The means of subsistence must be abundant, as the price of a sheep or a goat, was a common knife, of the value of 3 pence: and a feather worn by one person, which seemed to point him out as chief or superior. No other clothing was in use than a straw hat, with a pair of ram's horns in front, for the men, and a fringe of certain species of rush, about nine inches long, or of leaves from the nearest tree, tied round the loins of married people of both sexes; the unmarried seemed to neglect all clothing, and went about in a state of perfect nuidity. The use of intoxicating liquors, and of the tobacco leaf, appeared to be equally unknowir to them. The unfermented juice of water, the vegitable products of the Island, with the domestic animals, sheep, goats and fowls, afforded them plenty of subsistence; the chief article, however, of their food was the yam, Thou wast glad for a moment, when the bright bowl was glowing, And young hearts round the board were trolling the song; But ever thou foundest where wine has been flowing, The darkness of woe would be brooding ere long. Thou hast knelt at the shrine, and bowed 'neath the power, Of beauty arrayed in her summer of smiles; But, ah! thou hast clasped a sharp thorn with the flower, And felt the deceit that is found in her wiles. Though thou gainedst one fond heart that would not distress thee, And with thee would mingle in breathings of love, But can its love cheer thee when troubles oppress thee, Or promise hereafter enjoyment above? Thou hast rested on friendship, 'tis true thou hast found it, A tie which will bind in sorrow or joy; 31 Can it cheer the sad heart when sorrows surround it, Or root out its canker, its venom destroy? Turn, turn from thy wanderings! here alas is not pleasure These charm for a moment-then wither in woe: Come, seek for another, a lovelier treasure, Than aught that this life, that this world can bestow. Yes! come to the Saviour, to Jesus betake thee; He'll calm all thy grief, and heat every wound; He'll be a firm friend, who will never forsake thee, Though foes should oppress thee, or dangers surround. Come, shake off thy sorrows, and wash in the fountain, Which flows from the kingdom of mercy above; And cleansed in its waters, ascend up the mountain, And view your pledged Canaan, the region of love. JUBAL. SUMMARY. The mission family destined for the Ottawas have arrived at Fort Meigs, near the place of their future residence. They have seen several of the Indians, who appear friendly. A literary and religious newspaper entitled the 'Intelligencer,' is to be published at Waterville College," Maine. A Society has been formed in Franklin county, Indiana, auxiliary to the American Bible Society. At a late meeting of the British and Foreign Seamen's Friend Society in London, it was stated by one of the speakers that a capt. Angus of NewCastle, had at his own expense, travelled through most of the sea-ports of England and Holland, for the sole purpose of inducing the seamen to form prayer meetings; and that in this object he had been peculiarly successful. 1 32 AnecdoteObituary Notices. A Version of the Old Testament, in the Turkish language, by Mr. Dickson, is in progress. He is also revising Ali Bey's Translation of the New Testament. The Sarepta Association of Baptists held its annual session in Jackson county, Georgia, in October, when it was recommended that the 4th of July be observed as a day of Thanksgivings and Prayer, and that servants be allowed that day to attend public worship. NEW SECT IN SWEDEN. A letter from Stockholm in the French papers says, "A new religious sect has arisen with principles which menace Sweden with a moral pestilence. It is called the Society of readers, and the founder is a disbanded soldier, and the peasants of Botnia are his apostles. Their fundamental maxim is, that man is to be saved by faith alone. The read only the Bible and the works of Luther. They affect great contempt and aversion for priests of all religions."London Investigator. A revival has lately commenced in Liberty co. Geo. The Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian churches are all sharers. The present appearances encourage the hope of its extending through every part of the county-At Clover Hollow, Va. containing perhaps 30 or 40 families, and where all unrighteousness had abounded for many years, the word of the Lord has at length been declared with effect-a church has been planted and about 60 persons profess to have passed from death to life. ANECDOTE. A country parish in New Hampshire proposed to their pastor to raise his salary from 250 to 300 dollars per annum. "Spare me, by christian friends," replied the worthy man; "it is a weary burthen to collect the $250; I should be worn to death by trying to scramble together the 300 dollars. 00 OBITUARY NOTICES. Died-On Thursday evening the 16th inst., Mr. Andrew Dunn, for many years a resident of this borough. on Saturday morning the 19th inst., Mr. George M'Carter, of a lingering illness. The deceased was a member of the methodist church, and esteemed by them as a zealous and active one. He experieneed in his last moments, the believer's hope, and closed his life rejoicing. **It is our intention to publish all the obituary notices in this vicinity, and in order to do this with correctness, we request those who wish the death of their friends inserted, to communicate the same to the editors. No. 3. Religious Miscellany. "Say ye to the daughter of Zion, behold, thy salvation cometh." CARLISLE, JANUARY 31. In the Name of the Eternal and Necessary Existence, the Almighty. Mar Dyonysius, Metropolitan of the Jacobite Syrians in Malabar, subject to the authority of our Father, Mar Ignatus, Patriarch, who presides in the Apostolic See of Antioch of Syria, beloved of the Messiah. Love from Christ, and from the people of all the churches, to Lord Gambier, the illustrious, honorable, and renowned President; and to our brother Mar Henry, the honored Bishop of the City of Gloucester; and to the priests and deacons, and the Christians great and small, in the Church of England, who are devoted to these things and are mindful of them, who both assist and provide that we should teach and preach the precepts of our Lord Jesus Christ.-Love from God, and Grace from His only begotten Son, and protection from the Holy Ghost, be with you all evermore! A men. Beloved, kind, and honored brethren in Christ, we would make known Vol. I. to you, in a few words, what has happened to us from the depth of our poverty. We, who are called Syrian Jacobite, and reside int he land of Malabar, even from the times Mar Thomas, the Holy Apostle, until the wall of Cochin was taken in the reign of King Purgis, kept the true faith according to the manner of the Syrian Jacobites, of real glory, without division or confusion. But, by the power of the Franks, our Jacobite-Syrian Fathers. and Leaders were prohibited from coming from Antioch; and, because we had no leader and head, we were like sheep without a shepherd; or like orphans and widows oppressed in spir, without support or help.-By the power and dominion of the Franks, moreover, and by the abundance of their wealth, and the exertions of their leaders, all our Syrian churches in Malabar were subdued, and turned to the faith of the Pope of Rome. In the year of our Lord, 1653, came our Spiritual Father, Mar Ignatus, the Patriarch, from Antioch to Malabar; but, when the Franks knew this, they brought the holy man to the walls of Cochin, imprisoned him in a cell, and gave no small money to the king of Cochin. They then brought out the good man, and drowned him in the sea, and so put him to death. But when we knew this, all the JacobiteSyrians in Malabar assembled in the Church of Mathiancherry, which is in Cochin, and we swore a great oath, by the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, that henceforth we would not adhere to the Franks, nor accept of the faith of the Pope of Rome: we accordingly separated from them. A short time after this, some of our people again |