It appears, by accounts from India, that the practice of vaccination had been introduced among the Seiks, who have afforded every facility to its propagation; and from whom it will probably be extended to Cashmire and the adjoining countries.

The Ionian Academy of Corfu, the ancient Corcyra, has announced, that, after the example of ancient Greece, it will, every four years, decree prizes for the promotion of the Arts and Sciences. At these Olympic periods the prize will be adjudged to him, who during the preceding four years has written the best work in the modern Greek language, and produced the best translation into modern Greek from a foreign language. Mr. James Angelo, a native of Austria, is said to have discovered several plants, from which a strong flax, capable of being woven, is produced. The experiments which have been made have proved so satisfactory, that the Emperor has appropriated a large house for the establishment of a manufactory of stuffs from this flax.

Several fresh discoveries have been made amid the ruins of the ancient Pompeii. On one occasion were found several pieces of ancient pitch, a vessel full of wheat, a piece of coral, several beautiful paintings, and a lamp of baked earth which appeared to be vitrified. On another occasion were found several pieces of money, a number of bronzes, various works of marble and alabaster, adorned with basso-relievos and inscriptions, some comic masks, &c. &c. A dining apartment has recently been discovered, the walls of which are covered with paintings in the best taste; and in which are three couches of masonry in perfect preservation.

The celebrated traveller, Mr. Hendenstrom has paid a second visit to the countries north of Siberia. He examined the coasts for 170 versts, and found them covered with great trees petrified, and lying in heaps one upon another. He found there the claws of a gigantic bird, each claw a yard in length. The inhabitants have assured him that in their hunting excursions they frequently met with skeletons, and even feathers, of the bird. It would appear from this statement that in the winged creation there formerly existed species of dimensions corresponding to the mammoth among the quadrupeds.

THEOLOGY.

The Doctrine of the Eucharist considered, as maintained by the Church of Rome and the Church of England respectively; including a Vindication of the latter from the Attacks of the Remarks on the Bishop of Durham's late Pamphlet. By the Rev. Thomas Le Mesurier, A. M. Rector of Newuton Longville, in the County of Bucks. 8vo. 9s. The Works of the Rev. Thomas Townson, D. D. late Archdeacon of Richmond, one of the Rectors of Malpas, Cheshire, and sometime Fellow of St. Mary Magdalen College, Oxford. To which is prefixed, an Account of the Author, with an Introduction to the Discourses on the Gospels; and a Sermon on the Quotations in the Old Testament. By Ralph Churton, M. A. 2 vols. 8vo. 18s.

Christ divider: a Sermon preached at the Triennial Visitation of the Lord Bishop of Lincoln, at Grantham, in June, 1809. By T. F. Middleton, D.D. Rector of Tansor, in Northamptonshire, and of Bytham, in LinColnshire, and Prebendary of Lincoln. 2s.

which is added, a Sermon on the Character of Hazael. 28.

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Sermon on the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. By the Rev. James Rudge, A.B. of Pembroke College, Oxford, and Curate and Lecturer of St. Anne's, Limehouse. 1s. 6d.

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SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN

KNOWLEDGE.

We are happy to perceive, that the example of the British and Foreign Bible Society has kindled a corresponding zeal in the members of the venerable Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge; and that they are now about to exert themselves with increased activity in advancing the great objects of their institution. We have long lamented the apparent inaction of this body, possessing as it does ample funds, and also considerable influence over the great mass of the community: and in one of our earlier numbers, we took occasion to express our deep regret, that with these capacities of usefulness, its East-Indian missions should be suffered to languish for want of more powerful support. The day, however, we trust, is arrived, when this Society, the revered parent of all the British Mission Societies, shall vindicate its ancient fame, and by its superior works of faith and labours of love, prove its title to be considered as eminently The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.

At a General Meeting of this Society, held on the 5th inst. the Bishop of Ely in the chair, a Committee (consisting of his Lordship, the Treasurers, the Rev. Dr. Wordsworth, the Rev. Messrs. Van Mildert, Lenden, and Norris, and Messrs. Joshua Watson and John Bowles) was appointed for the purpose of considering and report ing upon the proper means to be adopted for extending the usefulness of this Society, for increasing its influence, and promoting the union and co-operation of the parochial clergy, and other friends of the Church throughout the kingdom, with the designs of this Society".

Those designs are stated in their annual Report to be-The erection of charity-schools; CHRIST, OESERY. No. 102.

The Report of this Committee was received on the 12th inst. and its recommendation adopted; the purport of which was, That a Committee should be formed in each cathedral city, consisting of the Bishop, the Dean and Chapter, and the neighbouring clergy and laity, who are members of the Society, for promoting the general purposes and designs of the Society, with discretionary power in the Bishops of appointing sub-committees where necessary; that these committees should receive and transmit to the Society in London benefactions and donations, invite the clergy and others of the Church to become members of it, forward the usual recommendations, and transmit requests for books and tracts, and endeavour, by all suitable means, to promote the designs and objects of the Society; and that a summary statement of the designs of the Society should be prepared for circulation throughout England and Wales. These Resolutions received the unanimous confirmation of the Board; and the Archbishop of Canterbury, to whom they were communicated, expressed his approba tion of them, and signified his intention of communicating and recommending them to the Bishops of his province.

We trust, that one of the first objects of the Society's attention, with the increased means of doing good, which we have no doubt they will obtain, will be to reprint a large edition of the Tamul version of the

have been long persuaded of the truth of Christianity. Convinced of the sincerity of his professions, the Committee have placed him under the care of a clergyman, with whom he has made considerable progress in the English, Latin, and Greek languages. He is already master of Talmudical and Cabalistical learning. Should this man continue to act consistently with his profession, he may prove of infinite use in promoting the designs of the Society.

Under the care of the institution were placed no less than 36 Jewish children-24 boys, and 12 girls. The case of two of the boys, who were orphans, and in a miserably destitute condition when relieved by the Society, is highly interesting.

The progress of the Society appears to have excited some uneasiness among the Jews; and several pamphlets have appeared, written by members of that body, the object of which is to counteract the efforts of the Society. These have been severally answered. The Report concludes with calling on the public for support; and this call, we trust, will be listened to. We understand that in the few months which have passed since its publication, the progress of the institution has been more rapid than could have been anticipated; and that on the 13th instant, no fewer than thirty-one Jews, both children and adults, were publicly baptized, according to the rites of the Church of England. We cordially unite with the Committee in praying that the happy time may speedily arrive when Jew and Gentile, becoming one fold under one Shepherd, shall unite in one triumphant song of praise; Blessed be the Lord God, the light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of his people Israel! Amen.*

HIBERNIAN SOCIETY.

This Society has began to carry into effect a plan for instructing the Irish in their native language. A spelling-book has been printed for that purpose, and the British and Foreign Bible Society being about to print the New Testament in Irish, much good is expected from the measure. The attachment of the Irish to their native language is strong; and many of them may be induced to receive religious instruction when conveyed to them in this language, who would turu from it in any other. A teacher whose native language is the Gaelic has been sent to a much neglected part of Ireland. The

We are happy to perceive that a subsidiary society for promoting the conversion of the Jews has been instituted at Edinburgh.

Gaelic and the Irish are so nearly alike, that in a few weeks he was able to converse with the people, and to commence his work of instruction. He has now many children under his care, chiefly Roman-catholics. No religious book is taught but the Bible; and the plan is to teach all, whether old or young, papist or protestant, who are willing to learn to read the word of God either in Irish or English. Four young men, natives of Ireland, are now training for schoolmasters, and when fit to enter on that office, their place will be supplied by others.

SOCIETY FOR MISSIONS TO AFRICA AND THE EAST.

On Whit-Tuesday, June 12, was held the tenth anniversary of the Society for Missions to Africa and the East. The annual sermon was preached by the Rev. Claudius Buchanan, D.D., from Matth. v. 14. " Ye are the light of the world." The discourse was able and impressive; and abounded in interesting representations, the result of the preacher's

residence and travels in India. The addition made to the funds of the Society on this anniversary, amounted to about 600l. The Aanual Meeting of the Society was afterwards held; when the Secretary read a very interesting Report of the proceedings of the Committee for the preceding year; of which we hope soon to be able to lay an abstract before our readers.

POOR CLERGY OF ENGLAND AND SCOT

LAND.

We stated, in our number for April last (p. 244), that a Report had been laid on the table of the House of Commons, of the number and value of the stipends of the Scotch clergy under 150l. per annum; from which it appeared, that only 8700l. annually was required to raise them all to that sum. 10,000l. has been accordingly appropriated to this purpose by Parliament; and will, without doubt, be continued from year to year. An addition of 100,000l. has been made to Queen Anne's bounty for raising the value of the small livings in England; and this sum, it was intimated, would also be annually continued, until the progressive augmentation of the value of those livings had rendered it no longer necessary. These are appropriations worthy of a great and Christian nation.

DISSENTERS.

Lord Sidmouth has given notice, that early in the next Session of Parliament it is his intention to propose some regulations, which