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Total... £53,373 4 2 £923 14 6 Donations and Subscriptions received by the treasurers, at 79, Pall Mall, and at the following bankers:-Messrs. Herries and Co. 16, St. James's-street; Messrs. Drummond, 49, Charing Cross; Messrs. Twining, 215, Strand; Messrs. Goslings and Sharpe, 19, Fleet-street; Messrs. Hoare, 37, Fleetstreet; Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co. 20, Birchin-lane; Messrs. Barclay and Co. 54, Lombard-street.

Donations may be paid in four

annual instalments.

We have reason to believe that it is the intention of the Bishop of London to recommend the clergy of his diocese to devote a portion of the collections made at the offertory on Good Friday, March 25, in all churches where the holy sacrament of the Lord's Supper is administered, in aid of the fund for the endowment of the new colonial bishoprics. The collects for the day suggest strong and powerful motives for the exercise of Christian liberality towards such an object.

THE LORD PRIMATE OF IRELAND ON No. 90 OF "TRACTS FOR THE TIMES."

Dublin, Feb. 8.-The inhabitants of Dungannon and Drumglass have presented an Address to the Lord Primate in reference to Puseyism. It expresses the thankfulness and gratitude of the respectable body by whom the address has been presented to the Lord Primate, for opposing "the novel heresy" of Puseyism.

The Lord Primate, in his reply, gives the following reasons for opposing Puseyism. Referring to the 90th number of "The Tracts for the Times," his Grace

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"The error of this tract, as I conceive, consists in attributing to our Articles an ambiguity of meaning, or a want of precision, which would tolerate opinions the most adverse to that very faith which those Articles were intended to support. Now, in my judgment, ambiguity of expression, so as to include opposite opinions, is truly attributable to the decrees of the Council of Trent, and not to the Thirty-nine Articles, which have been hitherto thought, by all who subscribed them, plain and explicit on the points of controversy between us and the Church of Rome. Those decrees, I should say, have been framed with so much caution and reserve as not openly and in so many words to sanction and approve the abuses which, if openly avowed, would have revolted intelligent Romanists, but yet with so little ingenuousness as not in direct terms to disavow and condemn them. The abuses have, in consequence, been clung to in all Romish authoritative teaching and practice, and they still form the characteristic feature of the ordinary Romish creed.

"It is against these abuses that our Articles were mainly directed. Under the Tridentine decrees, their language is perspicuous and without reserve, and they have ever, till of late, been accepted in their plain and grammatical sense, as an honest and unsophisticated protest on the part of the Anglo-Catholic Church. On

the other side, the Council of Trent interposed the shield of its decrees in defence of the current opinions of their Church, not daring in so many words to adopt them, but yet establishing abstract principles, and using general terms, under cover of which these abuses have been perpetuated to this day.

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What, then, I think to be complained of as objectionable and of dangerous tendency in the last number of the Tracts is this-that out of a spurious charity and illdirected zeal to widen the terms of our communion, an attempt has been made in it to reconcile the plain language and specific object of our Articles with the general and ambiguous principles laid down in the decrees of the Council of Trent, from which the corruptions in faith and practice in the Romish Church have arisen, and under colour of which they still prevail. I therefore feel obliged to join in the censure formally expressed by the heads of the Oxford Colleges, and by the Bishop of the diocese, that the view taken in Tract No. 90, and the mode of interpretation suggested, are evasive rather than explanatory, and tend to reconcile subscription with the adoption of errors, which the Articles were obviously designed to counteract.

"The attempt to accommodate our articles and formularies to those decrees to which they have hitherto been considered most adverse, and into accordance with which they cannot be brought, without an extreme ingenuity, or, to speak more plainly, a perverseness of interpretation, is, in my eyes, as well as in those of the instructors of our English academic youth, of dangerous tendency, and likely to disturb the peace and tranquillity of the Church. To describe the language of the articles as so pliant as to be capable of being honestly subscribed by members of the Romish communion, or by those who are desirous of joining it, is to destroy their value as a standard of our Church's faith, agreed upon for the avoiding of diversities of opinion.

"Reconciliation with our brethren of the Church of Rome, and indeed with all who dissent from us, is an object to be sought after with prayers, and supplications, and strenuous endeavours; but the faithful keeping, through evil report and good report, of the sacred deposit of truth committed to our hands, is a still higher and more sacred duty; and it is my conviction that though we might, by accommodating our principles and language to Romish claims and corruptions, bring about a hollow truce, we should not effect an honest and safe comprehension. I confess I can discover no marks of a frank and

plain renunciation of their errors on the part of the Church of Rome.

"There is, and ever has been, as there was at Trent, an attempt to soften down and disguise the real character of their doctrines and practice, which, whenever it has been met in the spirit of Christian candour, has led to disappointment, by discovering the real nature of their claims. The proud pretensions of the Bishop of Rome, not merely to a primacy of order, but to a universal supremacy, and the claim of infallibility for the Church of his communion, is alone a bar to a reconcilement of our differences. This is at the bottom of their claims, and also of their worst corruptions; for this it is true, they plead a remote antiquity, and no doubt the seeds of Romish error were early deposited in the rank soil of man's heart, and fostered by favourable times and circumstances. On this plea they would clothe their practices with the venerable dress of antiquity, whilst they ascribe to our Church a recent origin. But our Reformation was no fond or novel thing, as they would hold out; it was in fact, and so it professed to be, a return to a scriptural creed and primitive practice, far more ancient than the corruptions introduced by the Church of Rome. On these grounds has our Church been ever vindicated by our great authorities, and this is the liberty from Romish usurpation, whether disguised or openly professed, wherewith Christ has made us free. Scripture and primitive antiquity are the charter by which we hold our rights, and until these are acknowledged, reconciliation with Rome is to be despaired of."

There is a society of Jews in London who have founded a synagogue, and who have declared that they no longer look upon the Talmud as an inspired book, and that they believe in the Old Testament as the book which came from God. The consequence has been, that the chief Rabbi, Dr. Herschell, has published an edict, denouncing these Jews as having no lot or portion in Israel; and commanding that no orthodox Jew should have any communication with them. A synagogue at Portsmouth has declined reading it publicly. This will lead to strife among the Jews, and end in an enquiry whether the Talmud is from God.

The King of Prussia.-His Majesty, it is said, is desirous that two of the most distinguished among his clergy should receive in this country consecration to the office of Bishop. Dr. Neander, of Berlin, is mentioned as one of the proposed Prelates, and certainly no man could be mentioned, more fitted by

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his talents and extensive usefulness to occupy so distinguished a station. Dr. N. was born at Göttingen in 1789. parents were of the Jewish persuasion, but he embraced Christianity at an early age, and has ever since defended and illustrated it by his numerous and learned writings. His reply to Strauss is one of the best that have appeared in the voluminous controversy occasioned by the work of that learned infidel. He is now professor of Theology in the University of Berlin, where his eminent talents are most advantageously employed.-Oxford Paper.

Destruction of Oakhampton Church by fire. This ancient and venerable fabric was all but totally destroyed on Sunday, the 13th of February. The fire is attributed to a stove which had lately been erected, the flue of which passed under and near the organ gallery. Only the bare walls and the tower remain.

The Rev. Mr. Langley, clergyman of St. Mary's, Wallingford, to show his loyalty, on Tuesday, the 25th ult., had a

public christening free of fees. There were 56 admitted into the Church-five adults, and several families of five and six. The sight was very imposing, and extraordinary that so many should have neglected it so long.

Bishop of Jerusalem.-Berlin, Feb. 6.The protest of the Porte against the installation of Bishop Alexander of Jerusalem, which was caused by French intrigue, has been withdrawn in consequence of the united representations of the Prussian and British Cabinets, through Lord Aberdeen, who signified to the Porte, in the course of last month, that it was not the intention of the British government that the Bishop of Jerusalem should enjoy greater privileges than any other subject of the Queen of Great Britain. Thus the distrust which was raised in the Sultan's mind by the remonstrances of the Roman Catholic Powers has been removed, and the changes, of which the Bishop's appointment is but the commencement, may proceed.

IRELAND.

THE VERY REV. JAMES THOMAS O'BRIEN, D.D., Dean of Cork, and Archbishop King's Lecturer in Divinity in the University of Dublin, to the Bishopric of Ossory, Ferns, and Leighlin.

Dr. O'Brien obtained a scholarship in Trinity College, Dublin, in 1812, and a gold medal in 1815. In 1819, he obtained Madden's prize at the fellowship examination; and in 1820, he obtained a fellowship after very distinguished answering. In 1828, he was appointed one of the six University Preachers; and in the two ensuing years he delivered his memorable course of sermons on Justification by Faith. In 1833 he was appointed to the important office of Archbishop King's Lecturer in Divinity; the duties of which he has, till the present time, discharged with singular fidelity and ability: the subjects of his Lectures have been, The Evidences of Religion, with a special reference to sceptical and infidel attempts to invalidate them, and the Socinian controversy. In 1836, he resigned his fellowship, and was appointed to the living of Clondehorka, not far from Horn Head in the extreme north-west point of Ireland; whence he was translated to the important living of Arboe in the County of Tyrone in 1837. In November 1841, he was preferred by the crown, to the Deanery of

Cork; from whence in the month in which we write, this eminent theologian has been called to preside over the united Dioceses of Ossory, Ferns, and Leighlin a see whose jurisdiction extends through the Counties of Kilkenny, Wexford, and Carlow, and parts of King's County, Queen's County and Wicklow and in which the Diocesan has the patronage of upwards of 100 benefices.

In 1833 Dr. O'Brien published his great work, An attempt to explain and establish the doctrine of Justification by Faith only, in Ten Sermons on the nature and effects of Faith. To present a notice of this important volume, would far exceed the limits of these remarks. It must suffice to observe, that it has been considered by competent judges, to be the principal work that has appeared on the subject since the Reformation. It is to be regretted that this book is little known in England, except through the medium of Reviews; as the publication of a second edition, has, for several years been prevented by Dr. O'Brien's constant parish engagements, and by a severe illness from which he suffered for more than a year. Dr. O'Brien has also published two sermons on Heb. iv. 15, in refutation of the Irvingite heresy, portions of which, have, we believe, been pronounced by no less an authority than Dr.

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Chalmers, to be worthy of Bishop Butler. This work, also, is not to be procured at this time. Dr. O'Brien's only remaining avowed publication is an Introductory Divinity Lecture, (Longman 1838). It is very able, and presents much of interest on a subject which has recently attracted some attention; the best University preparation of Students in Divinity, for the Ministry. We may, perhaps, mention here, without impropriety, that the learned and weighty series of reviews which appeared in the Dublin Christian Examiner, in 1827, on a controversy in the sister island, between the late Bishop Jebb and Mr. Alexander Knox, and the late Dean Graves, on the authority of the Homilies of the Church of England, are generally understood to have emanated from Dr. O'Brien's pen. this moment, A course of Sermons on Tradition, which had been delivered by the Bishop before the University of Dublin, is advertised by Messrs. Seeley and Burnside, as passing through the press.

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We sincerely thank Him who has the hearts of statesmen in His hand, that He has inclined our Government, to place a man of such weight of judgment, piety, and learning, in a post of commanding influence in the Church: an appointment which has been hailed with heartfelt approbation and gratitude, we understand without a dissentient voice, in Ireland.

TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN.

The Spring Commencements were held on Tuesday, the 8th of February, the Rt. Hon. John Ratcliffe, LL.D., presiding as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the following degrees were conferred :

BACHELORS AND DOCTORS IN DIVINITY.
Rev. Thomas Drew, Rev. James Collins.
BACHELOR OF DIVINITY.

Rev. John Scott.

DOCTOR OF DIVINITY.
Rev. Wm. Le Poer Trench.

BACHELORS AND DOCTORS IN LAWS.
Rev. G. M. D'Arcy Irvine, Rev. Andrew
Todd Gillmore, Wm. St. Leger Babington,
Rev. Charles Steel (per diploma).

BACHELORS OF LAWS.
George Mackay, Thomas Booth, Wm.
Torrens M'Cullagh, Hamilton Smythe.
DOCTORS IN MEDICINE.
James Johnson, William Barker.

MASTERS OF ARTS.

John Grogan, Wm. Chambers, Stephen H. Gainsford, Rev. W. Norton, Sam. E. J. Reid, Rev. R. J. Card, Rev. Elliott E. Carr, Wm. Crozier, John F. Drake, Goodwin R. P. O'Leary, James P. Dodd, Geo. MacCullogh, D. E. Newcombe, C. Maginnis, James Lancaster, B. B. Feltus, P. Walters, J. B. Hearn, Rev. R. Dear, M. O'Brien, Rev. Chas. O. N. Pratt, A. J. Burr, Rev. H. W. Tibbs, B. Brabazon, C. E. Dobbs, W. M. Woodroffe, J. Greer, R. Chute, D. Cameron, R. Conolly, H. W. Smith, R. Gordon, É. B. Lawless.

BACHELORS OF MEDICINE

G. M. O'Connor, J. W. Strong, W. B. B. Scriven, W. A. Mease, W. Fuller.

On the same day the degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred upon 2 Fellow Commoners, and 177 Pensioners, and 7 Sizars.

ORDINATIONS.

At an Ordination held in the Cathedral, Tuam, on Sunday, Jan. 30, by the Lord Bishop of the diocese, the following gentlemen were admitted into holy orders: DEACONS.

James Ashe, A.B., T.C.D., for the diocese of Tuam.

R. Eaton, A.B., T.C.D., for the Diocese of Achonry.

T. Olpherts, A.B., T.C.D., for the diocese of Kildare.

James Crookshank, A.B., T.C.D., for the diocese of Derry.

Andrew B. Clarke, A.B., T.C.D., for the diocese of Ferns.

R. John Moffett, A.B., T.C.D., for the archdiocese of Dublin.

John G. D. La Touche, A.B., T.C.D., for the archdiocese of Dublin.

F. Cassidy, A.B., T.C.D., for the diocese of Dromore.

PRIESTS.

Rev. Wm. Newman, A.B.. T.C.D., for the diocese of Cork.

Rev. E. Lowe, A.B., T.C.D., for the diocese of Tuam.

Rev. A. Hickey, A.B., T.C.D., for the

diocese of Cork.

Rev. R. G. Dickson, A. B., T.C.D., for the Diocese of Derry.

THE

CHURCHMAN'S MONTHLY REVIEW

AND CHRONICLE.

MARCH, 1842.

By

OF THE APOSTACY PREDICTED BY ST. PAUL. MORTIMER O'SULLIVAN, D.D., Rector of Killyman. Parts Ï. and II. Dublin: Curry. 1841.

THE applications of Scripture prophecy to the Church of Rome, which have long been current, and almost unquestioned among Protestants, have of late, as most of our readers are aware, been vigorously assailed by several writers of our own church. From the tone which their followers have latterly assumed, a casual reader might suppose that their triumph was complete, and the controversy settled in their favour. Mr. Burgh led the way in his Lectures on the Advent; and Mr. Maitland continued the attack, by several pamphlets aimed against the mystical interpretation of the 1260 days, which not a few writers, apparently from his arguments, have been induced to abandon. Dr. Todd has outstripped both his predecessors, and in his Lectures on Antichrist discards every first principle received, not merely by Protestants, but by Roman Catholics, and the early writers of the Church. In the four first of those Lectures upon Daniel, the spirit of rash and daring innovation reaches its climax; and never, we think, was a more mischievous pile of mis-statements and false reasonings heaped together on any subject of sacred interpretation. The two other Lectures, on the Man of Sin, and the Apostasy of the Latter Times, if not more solid in reality, have at least more show of

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