Science. Dr. Duns happily unites these qualifications. The greater part of his book is full of the most interesting illustrations of Adaptation from the surface of the Earth, the waters of the Ocean, and the constituents of the Atmosphere. The ripest fruits of science are here laid with manful reverence on the altar of Revealed Religion. The doctrine of Final Causes receives its latest proofs. The discussion of Man's Place in Nature, the Antiquity and the Unity of the human race, is admirably adapted to convey the most recent information on these subjects, and at the same time to expose the loose joints in that glittering armour in which some of our most eminent Naturalists come forth to challenge and defy the men of Faith. No book could be more seasonable for intelligent and cultured youth. The Model Prayer: being Ten Sermons on the Lord's Prayer. By the Rev. T. LOMAS, Leicester. London: Houlston and Wright. MR. LOMAS has earnestly and devoutly considered his chosen theme, and we must affirm his sermons to be considerably above the average of such literature. He has no need to make an apology for such a book; but we are sensible of the genuine modesty of his Introduction. The Minister, the Parent, and the Church: Inaugural Addresses delivered before the Assembly of the Congregational Union of England and Wales. By the Rev. DAVID THOMAS, B.A. (Minister Highbury Chapel, Bristol), Chairman. London: Jackson, Walford, and Hodder. THOSE who heard these addresses in Londou and Bristol will not soon forget the impression which they produced, and will welcome them in this beautiful book form. We trust the volume will have a very large circulation, and a very thoughtful perusal. of Jehovah's Jewels. By the Rev. JOHN LEECHMAN, M.A., LL.D. London: Elliot Stock. WE Confess to so much of sympathy with the Jewish superstition which will not pronounce the name " Jehovah," that we shrink, as by instinct, from the familiar, almost the idle, way in which Christians often pronounce it. Dr. Leechman no doubt wrote it on his title-page with all reverence. But we should not like to stand by the publisher's counter when the book is called for by the bookseller's collector, and hear the title repeated as it is then sure to be. The book itself is full of devout and scriptural thought, with many illustrations of spiritual truth drawn from those natural "gems," which The Shepherd and His Flock; or, the Keeper of Israel and the Sheep of His Pasture. By J. R. MACDUFF, D.D. London: James Nisbet and Co. THERE is a large circle of readers prepared to welcome anything from Dr. Macduff's pen. They have pored over his books in the sick chamber and in hours of devotion, and have found them a means of rich consolation and spiritual strength. The volume now before us will not disappoint the expectations of such readers. From the first chapter, "The flock astray," to the last, "The eternal folding of the flock," it is in keeping with the author's former works. A severe criticism might pronounce the style often too rhetorical and strained. But there are readers on which a more quiet and natural style produces no impression. First Lessons on the Evidences of Christianity. By B. B. WOODWARD, B.A.,F.S.A. Second Edition. London: Jackson, Walford, and Hodder. "IN this little book the attempt has been made to treat the subject, without any reference, explicit or implicit, to an oppo. nent of the convictions regarding the Bible and the Gospel of which it speaks." And most successfully made. We commend the volume very earnestly both to the young and to their teachers. The Sixth Work; or, The Charity of Moral Effort. By S. MEREDITH. London: Jackson, Walford, and Hodder. THE singular title of this work is suggested by Matt. xxv. 36: "I was in pri son and ye came unto me." The writer's object is to excite sympathy and "moral effort" on behalf of the criminal class. We have found him a pleasant companion, who having soon satisfied us of our agreement on matters of vital moment, led us on, without a pause, from the beginning to the end, if not with full conviction, at least with much instruction and interest. Wreck of the "London." London: S. W. Partridge. A VERY Complete and well-written account of the sad catastrophe by which so many lives were recently lost-this little book, the fruit evidently of much industry and considerable literary skill, will retain its interest for many days. Along with other pictorial illustrations there are portraits of Captain Martin; Rev. J. Draper; G. V. Brooke, the actor; and John King, one of the steersmen of the feeble craft by which nineteen lives were saved. CONGREGATIONAL REGISTER. February-March, 1866. [To prevent mistakes and delay, all communications for the Register should be addressed to the Editor, 35, Paternoster Row, E.C., and marked on the envelope, "For Congregational Register."] ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION. Monday, 7th May.-Preliminary Meeting at the Congregational Library, 5 p.m Friday, May 11.-Adjourned Meeting at Weigh House Chapel at 10 a.m. ASSOCIATION MEETINGS. Nov. 6, 7.- Congregational Union and Mission of Victoria. Half-yearly Meeting at Geelong. Preacher-Rev. A. M. Henderson. President-Rev. W. Cuttle. March 6.-Nottingham Institute at Congregational Library, to form a London Committee. S. Morley, Esq., M.P., Treasurer; Dr. Ferguson, Secretary. CHAPEL-FOUNDATION LAID. Nov. 23, 1865.-Brunswick, Victoria, by Rev. J. C. McMichael. CHAPELS OPENED. Feb. 1.-Ashford, Kent, by the Revs. J Stoughton and H. Allon. Minister-Rev. A. Turner. Nov. 5 and 9.-Bagot's Well, South Australia, by the Rev. A. R. Philps. -Minister, Rev. M. Williams, B.A. Nov. 5.-Evandale, North Rhine, South Australia, by the Revs. J. Gibson and R. L. Coward. CHAPELS RE-OPENED. Feb. 19.-Bordesley-street, Birmingham. (Minister-Rev. S. Carter). The Revs. R. W. Dale, M.A., G. B. Johnson, took part in the Service. Feb. 18-20.-Bedworth, Warwickshire, (Rev. S. Hillyard, Minister), by the Revs. J. H. Wilson, E. H. Delf, and J. L. Poore. March 4.-Whitworth, near Rochdale, (Rev. R. Berry, Minister), by the Rev. D. Fraser, M.A., L.L.D., and the Rev. R. Berry. CHAPEL DEBT CLEARED. Barrowford, Lancashire. Rev. E. Gough, Minister. £870. J. Kay, Esq., of Burnley, presided at the Meeting. CALLS ACCEPTED. D. Jones, of Brecon College, to Hirwaun, Glamorganshire. W. J. Lanthers, Assistant Chaplain at Victoria Park Cemetery, to Battle Bridge. T. Batty, of Hackney College, to Stockwell Chapel, Colchester. E. Newsum, of Rotherham College, to W. Cotton, Corsham, Wilts. W. Booth, to Longridge, near Preston. RECOGNITIONS. Nov. 22.-Rev. A. M. Henderson at Melbourne. The Revs. J. H. Jackson, A. Fraser, J. Mirams, W. S. H. Fielden, J. C. McMichael, W. R. Lewis, and W. Moss took part in the service. Feb. 25-27.-Rev. W. M. Jones, at Oundle. Sermons by Rev. A. Newth, and T. W. Aveling and others. Rev. J. Rogers (Stanstead, Canada East). Rev. J. Williams (late of Rodborough, Mansfield, Notts). Rev. S. Hebditch (of Bristol) and neighbouring Ministers took part in the Service. REMOVALS. Rev. B. W. Day, Turnberry to Markham, Canada West. Rev. C. E. G. Smith, Easingwold to Desborough. Rev. S. Packer, Burford to Burnham. Rev. G. P. Jarvis, Staines to Limerick. Rev. H. Maidment, Little Hadham to Holme Lane, Yorkshire. Rev. J. C. Mackintosh, Kilmarnock to Port Elizabeth, S.A. Rev. W. J. Gates, Aylesbury to Masborough. Rev. W. Jackson, Farnworth to Whitby. Rev. G. Bullock, Weldon to North Wales. Rev. G. M. Astbury, Eccleshall to Chilton. Rev. W. Roberts, Penybontfawr to Rhaiadr. Rev. J. Varty, Fareham to Aston Tirrold. Rev. J. Williams, St. Asaph to Maentwrog. Rev. J. S. Binder, Sherstone to Thornbury. Rev. E. Hill, Shrewsbury to King. street, Northampton. Rev. J. Renny, Ratcliff to Barnet. Rev. J. P. Ashton, M.A., Madras to Calcutta, pro tem. Rev. S. Harber, Cavendish to Roydon, Essex. Rev. R. Berry, Whitworth to York Road, Lambeth. Rev. J. P. Allen, M.A., Falmouth to Leicester. Feb. 15.-S. Pearson, M.A., Steelhouselane, Birmingham. Introductory Discourse by Rev. Dr. Vaughan. Prayer by Professor Barker. Charge by Rev. Dr. Halley. Sermon to the people by Rev. Dr. Raleigh. Feb. 20.-W. Manchee, at Whitefield Chapel, Long-acre. Introductory discourse by Rev. A. MacAuslane. Prayer by Rev. S. McAll. Charge by Rev. S. Martin. Feb. 21, 22.-F. Evans, at Adullam, Merthyr. Introductory discourse, Rev. W. Morgan. Prayer by Rev. J. Thomas. Charge by Rev. D. Rees. Sermon to people by Rev. D. Jones, B.A. Feb. 22.-J. K. Nuttall, Bowling, Bradford. Introductory discourse by Rev. C. C. Tyte. Prayer by Rev. J. G. Miall. Charge by Rev. F. J. Falding, D.D. March 11.-R. Jackson, at Curbar. Introductory discourse and charge, Rev. J. B. Paton, M.A. Prayer, Rev. S. Dyall. Sermon to people, Rev. R. W. Selbie, B.A. DEATH OF MINISTERS. March 1.-Rev. J. Glanville, Wottonunder-edge, aged sixty-three. March 19.-Rev. James Buckpitt, Torrington, aged sixty-six. Rev. S. Sheridan Wilson, formerly of Greece. March 17.-Rev. A. C. Simpson, LL.D., London, aged seventy-four. DEATHS OF MINISTERS' WIVES AND Jan. 11.-Mrs. Murray, wife of Rev. W. Murray, Hankey, South Africa, aged thirty-one. Feb. 21.-Mrs. Townley, widow of the late Rev. H. Townley, at Ramsgate, aged eighty. Feb. 27.-Mrs. Harry, widow of the late Rev. N. M. Harry, at Hildrop-road, London. Feb. 28.-Mrs. Prust, wife of the Rev. E. T. Prust, of Northampton, at Bournemouth. March 3.-Mrs. Laver, wife of Rev. R. Laver, Sutton Valence, aged twentyeight. March 6.-Mrs. Shearer, wife of Rev. W. C. Shearer, M.A., of Airedale College, Bradford. TESTIMONIALS. To Rev. J. Calvert, Attercliffe. Purse To Rev. M. Ellis, Mynyddisllwyn, by the Monmouthshire County Association. Purse. To Rev. J. W. Tapper, on leaving Wood-green. Purse. To Rev. J. Morgan, Thornbury, on leav. ing for Blackburn. Timepiece, &c. To Rev. J. H. Hitchens, on leaving Peckham, Books, &c. ADDRESS ALTERED. Rev. Dr. Ferguson, to 18, Upper Park Road, Haverstock Hill, N.W. THE MERCHANTS' LECTURE Will be delivered (D.V.), on Tuesday, the 3rd of April, at the Poultry Chapel, by the Rev. Thomas W. Aveling, at noon precisely. The 193rd May-day Lecture to the Young will be delivered (God willing) by the Rev. John Kennedy, M.A., at Stepney Meeting on Tuesday evening, May 1, 1866, at Seven o'clock. THE CHRISTIAN WITNESS, AND CONGREGATIONAL MAGAZINE. MAY, 1866. THE REV. WILLIAM ELLIS ON THE ANGLICAN INVASION OF THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. Mr. ELLIS is entitled to the heartiest thanks of all lovers of truth and fair play for his exposure of the real character of the Episcopal Mission to the Sandwich Islands. He has done what no one else could have done, and we shall be curious to know what impression his facts and statements produce on the supporters of that mission. As to the public-so far as it can be induced to consider the matter at all-its verdict is sure. A more uncalledfor interference with other men's labours cannot be found in the entire history of Christian Missions. Our own conclusions are that the "Reformed Catholic Mission at Honolulu " is based on false pretences, supported by false representations, and prosecuted for sectarian ends; and we shall vindicate these conclusions by an appeal to facts, only premising that our six or seven pages can give but a very inadequate idea of Mr. Ellis's one hundred and eight. 1. The Episcopal, or, as it chooses significantly to call itself, "The Reformed Catholic Mission" to the Sandwich Islands is based on false pretences. Its promoters affirm that the reasons for its commencement extend back over a period of nearly eighty years, and a sort of historic or chivalrous charm is imparted to the enterprise by representing the non-compliance of the Government of England with a series of applications made by successive sovereigns of Hawaii, as so many wrongs inflicted on the people which the Church of England is now called upon to redress. Mr. Ellis examines in detail all the circumstances connected with our relations to the Sandwich Islands, and can find in them no evidence of any application ever VOL. II.-NEW SERIES. R having been made either by the people or sovereigns of Hawaii to the King or the Church of England for Christian ministers or teachers. When King Kamehameha and his people first resolved to cede the islands to England— a cession, it will be remembered, which was not accepted their object was to secure the protection of this country against aggression from other nations. And it was understood by them that "in their religion, government, and domestic economy, no interference was to take place." When the offer of cession was renewed in 1822, and the King and Queen resolved to come to England to endeavour to induce George IV. to accept of it, there was still no application for Anglican teachers. The King and Queen did not live to see the King of England, but the chiefs of their suite saw him at Windsor, and on their return to the Islands reported the advice he had given them. Boki, the brother of the then Regent of the kingdom, said, that when he enquired of the King whether preachers were good men, his Majesty answered, "Yes; and they are men to make others good. I have always some of them by me; for chiefs are not wise like them. We in England were once like the people your islands; but this kind of teachers came and taught our fathers; and now you see what we are." And again, "You and your people must take good heed to the missionaries; for they were sent to enlighten you and do you good." The chieftain who thus reported, and others, had several interviews with the officers of the London Missionary Society, and requested that another missionary might be sent out to join Mr. Ellis, who had gone from Tahiti to Hawaii in 1822. So that the evidence is complete that at this period the Hawaiian Government was satisfied with the mission already established in the country, and desired it to be strengthened rather than supplanted by another. in But more. Mr. Ellis is able to show that as late as 1860 neither the rulers nor the people of the Sandwich Islands had any idea of asking for an Anglican bishop or Anglican missionaries. What some of them did really desire he can prove, for he was himself the medium through whom they chose to communicate their desire. Early in that year he received two letters dated respectively on the 29th of February and the 13th of March, 1860. The former of these was from Dr. Armstrong, President of the Board of Public Instruction in the Sandwich Islands, stating that there were at Honolulu a number of persons and a few families, either members of the Episcopal Church or partial thereto, who had long desired the services of an Episcopalian minister to "break to them the bread of life;" that the King of Hawaii had directed his Minister for Foreign Affairs to authorize Manly Hopkins, Esq., his Charge d'Affaires in London, to guarantee to a suitable clergyman of the Episcopal Church an annual salary of 1,000 dollars, and had offered besides, ground for the site of a church. Dr. Armstrong also stated that he applied to Mr. Ellis at the request of several Episcopalians, who wished to secure as their minister "a man of evangelical sentiments, respectable talents, and most exemplary Christian life," mentioning a clergyman who had been recommended to them, and whom they would cordially welcome, at the same time communicating his address, and pointing out the steps he wished Mr. Ellis to take. |