The Committee of the Catholic Institute wrote to Sir C. E. Smith desiring him to furnish evidence in proof of the statements. As however, his informants were persons resident in the Roman States, he could not give up their names without exposing them to the severest punishment; but he suggested the means by which the committee of the Catholic Institute might either verify or falsify his statements. As to the letter from the devil he informed them that it was in a monastery at Girgenti-that the letter from the Virgin Mary was printed, and placarded in the streets of Messina, and a copy fixed in front of the town-hall last May; and that by communicating with the priests in these places the accuracy of his statements might be ascertained. He also reminded them that the beatification of Maria Francesa, which cost more than £10,000, took place before the usual congregazione at Rome; and that the members of that congregation could furnish the required evidence. As to the imprisonment of the physician he referred the Committee to three inquisitors resident in the Sant' Uffixio, close to St. Peter's at Rome; and, as to the students, to the cardinal at the head of the Propaganda. The Committee of the Catholic Institute declined to institute these inquiries, but addressed a long letter to Sir C. E. Smith, in which attempts are made to deny, explain away, or justify the monstrosities related by him.

As to the assertions of the priests that they possess letters from the devil and the Virgin Mary, it is stated that such attempts at imposition "are abuses unsanctioned by the Romish church!” That the making a woman into a saint requires a large sum of money to cover the expenses of a long law suit, in which counsel must be employed to plead for and against making the saint; and also that the costs of a gorgeous ceremony have to be paid. The Committee therefore concludes, that the payment of £10,000 was not an improper payment for such an expensive work!

The payment of a large sum of money for the saying of one mass by the pope, is represented as legacy left to him, with the trifling condition that he should say one mass for the repose of the soul of the donor. The imprisonment of the physician is flatly contradicted-but the imprisonment of the students is justified; and the statements of Sir C. E. Smith, as to the punishment which would be inflicted upon his informants, if he were to give up their names, is disputed.

Sir C. E. Smith, in reply, undertakes to prove, that the remotest suspicion of heresy in a Roman is punished at Rome-that the principle of punishing Roman Catholics for holding conversation with others, is embodied in laws existing in Rome; and that the principle of persecution on account of religion is sanctioned by authorised medals issued at Rome. He illustrates these statements by facts; and generally replies to the letter from the Committee of the Catholic Institute. In another letter he corrects an error in his former statement, concerning the letter from the Virgin Mary. Upon further enquiry he had ascertained that, the priests did not pretend to possess the original letter, and that the copies are dated from Jerusalem A. D. 42, and not from Paradise.

About three weeks after, the Committee of the Catholic Institute addressed to Sir C. E. Smith a lengthy, labored, and sophistical reply, which was forthwith published in the "Tablet; as was also the previous correspondence. A short letter from Sir C. E. Smith closed the correspondence; he however wisely determined to publish the whole with remarks thereon, accompanied by copies of some important documents and medals to which he had referred.

Fac-similes of the letter said to have been sent by the devil, and of the one, pretended to have come, from the Virgin Mary are given. Besides these, copies are given of an indulgence sold in 1844 at Palermo, and of medals which are at the present time sold at the pope's mint. One is commemorative of the treacherous, horrible, massacre perpetrated in France

on Bartholomew's day-another is in honor of the atrocities which popery committed against the Hussites-and a third represents and commemorates the cruelties practised against the much persecuted Jews. These and other evidences given by Sir C. E. Smith, furnish incontrovertible testimony of the continuous, unchangeable, persecuting, and horrible nature of popery. We are much indebted to the author, of this pamphlet, for bringing these facts prominently before the public. We have here an effective exposure of the abominations of popery, as existing in the present day. Its extensive circulation cannot fail to serve the interests of truth and righteousness, and promote both the temporal and spiritual welfare of mankind.

AN ADDRESS TO DISSENTERS on the Religious Bearings of the State Church Question. Tract No. 1.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST: What is it? Tract No. 2. Published by the "British Anti-State Church Association."

NEARLY ten months have now elapsed since the formation of "The British Anti-State-Church Association." At the time of its formation many professed, influential, Dissenters refused their aid, and dehorted all whom they could influence, from giving it any countenance. It was then predicted that the cause of dissent was about to be sacrificed by the rash and impetuous conduct of its indiscreet friends. It may now, therefore, be enquired, whether subsequent events have justified those refusals of aid, and fulfilled such prediction. We have carefully watched the proceedings of this society, and have read its successive publications, and we are compelled to declare that these have, most triumphantly refuted the prognostication of evil.

We are fully of opinion, that it is of great importance for religious men to regard it as a part of their religious duty, to seek the dissolution of the Church and State union; and that it ought to be sought only by the use of such means as are consistent with entire devotedness to the service of Christ. The alliance of Church and State is, however, a political union, and it can only be finally dissolved by political agency. The union of Church and State is both a political and a religious wrong, it is therefore the duty of Christians to seek its removal. This duty is well set forth and enforced in the tract No. 1. Its author clearly proves that State Churchism is unsustained by Scripture, is opposed to the genius and spirit of Christianity, and that it is the duty of Christians to seek its abolition. The other tract is a premium or prize tract. No less than thirtyfour manuscripts were placed in the hands of the adjudicators, out of which that which contained the contents of this tract was selected as the best. It clearly and logically proves, that every man must judge for himself which is the true Church? that the standard to which he must appeal is the Bible alone, and that-deciding according to its testimony-he will not find the church by any external circumstances, but in all who love God, and receive Jesus as their "prophet, priest, and king." We recommend our friends to aid in giving these tracts an extensive circulation.

THE HISTORY OF GREECE. From Various Authentic Sources, both Ancient and Modern. With two Maps. Royal 8vo. 384 pp. RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY.

GRECIAN history must be highly interesting, not only to students of general literature, but also to every intelligent Christian. Acquaintance with it will aid in acquiring a correct knowledge of many parts of the sacred writings. We acknowledge we are much pleased with the admirable compilation now before us. It commences by giving an account of the earliest inhabitants of Greece.

The history of this period is, however, involved in considerable uncertainty. We have then an account of the civil and military transactions of the Grecian States, commencing with the heroic age, and continued up to the time when Philip, the father of Alexander, subjugated the warlike Grecians to his sway.

In the second part of the work is given, the history of the polity of Grecian governments; national institutions; progress of art and literature; manners, customs, and religion. The concluding part contains the physical and typographical history of Greece. It describes the geographical divisions, mountains, rivers, plains, lakes, climate and productions, and contains an excellent index and glossorial notes. We know not by whom this valuable work has been prepared for the press, but we are much gratified at the manner in which the work has been both edited and printed. Christian reflections are admirably interwoven with the history, and it is altogether a work deserving of very high commendation.

LETTERS TO WESLEYAN MINISTERS, ON MINISTERIAL DUTY; With an Address to the Members of the (Conference) Connexion; An Account of the Trial and Excommunication of the Author, and an Answer to the Reply of a Chelsea Member. 12mo. 244 pp. MURRAY.

THE writer of this work being strongly opposed to the practice of memoriter preaching, and the repetition of the same sermon to different congregations, wrote to the Itinerant Preachers in one of the London Circuits, of which she was a member, complaining of their indulging in these practices; and also addressed the Conference on the subject. As her letters did not produce the effect which she desired, she printed and circulated them; and was therefore brought to trial and expelled from the Society. By her statement she appears to have been treated with unmerited severity, and improperly expelled. It is a remarkable circumstance for a female, who is engaged as a domestic servant, to write and publish a volume of 244 closely printed pages, on the subject of her expulsion from a Christian church. Such is the author of this work, and certainly she is an extraordinary woman, By referring to our cover the price of the volume can be seen.

MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES IN MANY LANDS. With a Brief History of Missionary Societies. By JABEZ BURNS. Royal 32mo. 416 pp. AYLOTT AND JONES.

CONTAINING a brief, but comprehensive, account of Christian Missions, a considerable number of very interesting missionary anecdotes, with a variety of illustrative engravings. It is a work which we expect will be a great favorite with young persons; and it is well adapted to foster in them a missionary spirit. In its compilation the works of Elliot and Brainerd, the early missionaries to the American Indians," William's Missionary Enterprises," "Moffat's Labours and Scenes in South Africa," Phillipo's Jamaica," and the publications of various missionary societies, have been made to afford contributions. The plan of the work was happily conceived, and it has been judiciously and ably effected.

THE TEACHER'S MANUAL; A Repository of Practical Suggestions and Biblical Illustrations. 12mo. 288 pp. Vol. II. G. AND J. DYER.

THIS work is specially designed for the benefit of those who are engaged as Sabbath school teachers. Its conductors are pledged to the principles of nonconformity; hence we find in this volume several articles opposing the continued sale of the church catechism by the Sunday School Union. It contains many very valuable original communications, and judicious scriptural illustrations, which have been extracted from books to which many teachers have not access. The work is continued and published in monthly parts. It is a work which we think ought to be encouraged.

THE MIRACLES OF CHRIST: With Explanatory Observations and Illustrations from Modern Travellers. Intended for the Young. 18mo. 212 pp. RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY.

WHAT can be better suited, to engage the attention, and impress upon the

minds of young persons, the importance of Christianity than a proper appreciation of the miracles wrought by our Lord Jesus. Infidels have attempted to disparage and deny those miracles; they know that if they could invalidate their truth, they would then destroy the foundations of Christianity. We are, therefore, glad to be able to recommend to the friends of youth, this very pleasing and useful volume. It contains a number of very good wood engravings, and is a pleasing history of the miracles of Christ, accompanied with judicious reflections and illustrative notes.

THE HOLY TRINITY, Defended and Established on Divine Authority. By WILLIAM COOKE. Part I. 12mo. 24 pp. J. BAKEWELL; AND E. PEARSON.

THE third of the "Series of Tracts on Christian Theology;" and we have no hesitation in saying, that if the remainder of the series equal those already published, the work when completed will constitute a most valuable exposition and defence of Christian doctrine. The very low price at which these tracts are published bring them within the means of the many; and their excellence render them deserving of the most extended circulation. They are not mere commonplace productions, but contain the results of extensive reading and much thinking, well arranged and suitably expressed.

BIBLE STORIES for the Young. 18mo. By C. G. BARTH, D. D.

WE have here the history of the principal persons and facts mentioned in the sacred writings, narrated in a clear and interesting manner, which is well adapted to please and profit the youthful mind. Each story is illustrated by an appropriate wood engraving. The author has very properly largely employed Scripture quotations, and adopted the plain and nervous style of the book from whence his "" stories are derived. It must be a favorite book with young persons.

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THE CHRISTIAN GLEANER; Consisting of Original and Selected Pieces. 252 pp. Royal 18mo.

THIS is a very beautiful volume, got up in the style of some of the moderate priced annuals. It contains sixteen illustrations, proving the artistical skill of the engravers, and a pleasing variety of excellent productions of the pen, both in prose and poetry.

EDITOR'S TABLE.

A CONCISE VIEW of the Nature, Necessity, and Design of the Christian Atonement. By J. LUMLEY. EDWARDS & Co.

WESLEYAN HYMNOLOGY; or, A Companion to the Wesleyan Hymn Book: Comprising Remarks Critical, Explanatory, and Cautionary, designed to promote the more profitable use of the volume. By WILLIAM PENNINGTON BURGESS, Wesleyan Minister. T. RILEY.

FAMILY HISTORY OF CHRIST'S UNIVERSAL CHURCH. Part II. By the REV. H. STEBBING, D. D. G. VIRTUE.

THE INTRODUCTORY LECTURES delivered at the Opening of the English Presbyterian College. JAMES NISBET.

THE APOCALYPTIC PROPHECIES EXPLAINED; and the Truth of Revealed Religion Demonstrated. Part I. and II. By JAMES NYE. G. BERGER.

IMPETUS. An Address to the Members of the Wesleyan Methodist Association, on Duty and Privilege. By a LOCAL PREACHER. E. PEARSON.

THE WESLEYAN ASSOCIATION PROPRIETARY SCHOOL.

THE subject of this school, a prospectus of which was inserted in our last Number, has been for some time before our Societies. The establishment of this school has obtained the sanction of the Annual Assembly, and the deliberate and unanimous approval of the Connexional Committee.

Hitherto we have said but little on the subject in this Magazine. At a time when all thinking men are devoting increasing attention to the question of education, and are becoming more and more impressed with a sense of its vast imporance, it would be reasonable to expect that the intelligent and influential friends in our Connexion only needed to have the opportunity afforded them of joining in this great work, to secure at once their zealous and cordial co-operation. We regret, however, to have to say, that although the prospectus of the school has been published in this Magazine, and otherwise distributed, the opportunity thus afforded, has not been properly regarded. Out of sixty-four circuits, with our 1100 preachers, our 1200 leaders, and our 20,000 members, how many have responded to the call? Will it be believed? We are ashamed to write itthree! Only three shares have as yet been taken!

Now we say to our brethren throughout the Connexion, in all affection, that this ought not to be, this must not be. When other denominations-Independents, Baptists, Wesleyans-can point to their numerous schools, colleges, and other educational establishments, shall we, of the Association, be so indifferent to the welfare of our children, so little alive to the interests of our Connexion, so far behind our brethren of other Christian communities, as to stand still and make no provision of this kind? When all around is full of life and intelligence and progression, shall we alone idly and stupidly hang back in the career of improvement?

Let us remind our friends of the object of the proposed establishment. It is to afford to our young people a truly valuable education-to provide for them, by the most improved methods of instruction, that discipline of mind, that training of the faculties, that intellectual and moral culture, which shall best fit them for the acquisition of knowledge, for the investigation of truth, and for the right and diligent discharge of all those varied and vastly important duties which will devolve upon them through life, both as members of civil society, and as accountable creatures connected with an infinite and eternal state of being. Is this object worthy? Is it one of the most important to which the attention of a parent, especially of a Christian parent, can be directed? Better, infinitely better is it, to spend a moderate sum judiciously in the education of a child, than to be able to leave a thousand pounds to that child at your death-a legacy which, particularly to a mind not duly cultured and trained, would, most probably prove rather a curse than a blessing.

But it is not so much in reference to the general subject of education that we urge this matter on the attention of our friends. We trust and believe that most of them are sufficiently impressed with the desire, and feel it to be a duty, to give their children the best education in their power; and we are far enough from assuming, that there are not already existing many well-conducted seminaries at which our youth might receive valuable instruction. We honestly confess that we have more especial reference to our prosperity and advancement as a religious community. If we believe that our principles, both doctrinal and practical, are true and good-are well calculated to induce a healthy, manly, and devoted piety, a vigorous activity to promote pure and undefiled religion, and the extension of the Redeemer's kingdom in the world-then ought we to adopt all fair and legitimate means to induce our children to become adherents of that religious body to which we ourselves are so firmly attached. We are no bigots-we do not wish to deny or undervalue, in the slightest degree, the excellency and sufficiency of the academical institutions conducted by our