Mr. Sumner wishes that Milton had been acquainted with the able publications of Bishop Bull and Dr. Waterland, on the doctrine of the Trinity. But we have no belief that these publications, or any other, would have had any influence on his mind; unless indeed it had been to render him more zealous in the defence of error. He appears to us, to have thought himself superior to all instruction. His powers and his attainments were wonderfully great, and he was fully conscious of them all. The sin of the archangel who fell, which he has so admirably described,-pride of in

tellect and disdain of all subjection -seems to have been the sin that easily beset himself. Never have we closed a book so deeply impressed, as when we closed this, with the truth of a remark made by Young, in his "Centaur not Fabulous""With the talents of an angel, a man may be a fool." On the final destiny of the extraordinary man who wrote this Treatise of Christian Doctrine, we have neither right nor inclination to pronounce; but we may be permitted to say, that in the view of man's whole existence, we would infinitely rather be John Bunyan than John Milton.

Don Joseph Conde, a member of several learned societies, the librarian of the Escurial, and of the Academy of History, in Spain, has rendered an eminent service to the learned world, by publishing a "History of the Domination of the Arabs in Spain, extracted from various Arabic Manuscripts and Memoirs." This work, which was published at Madrid in 1820 and 1821, may be considered as the most complete that has appeared on the subject. Many doubts are cleared up by it, many errors rectified; it enables the reader to trace, without difficulty, the long succession of Princes, who, under the names of Emirs, Caliphs, or Kings, ruled over conquered Spain; and it describes all the internal divisions which tended, much more than the Spanish arms, to weaken the Arab power, and finally to destroy it.

Important Invention.-We understand that a Mr. Kay, of Preston, has invented a mode of spinning flax by machinery, which bids fair to work a complete revolution in linen manufacture, and to give this country advantages in that manufac ture, which it has not hitherto possessed. We are not acquainted with the particu lars of Mr. Kay's invention; but we are informed, on very good authority, that, from an inferior description of flax, and with very little heckling, he is enabled to spin 200's yarn without difficulty. Some idea may be formed of the value of this disco

very, when it is known that the price of linen yarn of this degree of fineness, in the neighbourhood of Valenciennes, where it is used for the manufacture of the finest thread lace, is about 1200 francs (or nearly £50 sterling) per pound weight. We understand that instead of heckling his flax, Mr. Kay steeps it in a liquid that dissolves the glutinous matter by which the fibres are connected together, and thus, without injuring the strength of the flax, he gives it a degree of fineness which is not attainable by any other process. He has, we believe, secured his invention by a patent; and several cotton spinners at Preston have paid considerable sums for the privilege of exercising it.—Manchester Guardian.

In the year 1824 it appears that 239 men and 132 women committed suicide in France, being a diminution of 19 in number. The greatness of the number is openly attributed to the gambling-tables, the lottery, and the houses of debauch kept up by the government for the sake of the profit derived from them, with the distress that inevitably follows those who become their dupes.

Piercing of Iron by Sulphur.-Col. Evasin, Director of the Arsenal at Metz, in a letter to M. Gay Lussac, stated the following experiments:

"I placed a bar of wrought iron, about six-tenths of an inch in thickness, into a forge, fed by fossil coal, and when it was

welding hot, I drew it out, and applied to the surface a stick of sulphur six-tenths of an inch in diameter. In fourteen seconds the sulphur had pierced a hole through the iron perfectly circular. Another bar of iron, two inches thick, was pierced in fifteen seconds. The holes had the exact form of the stick of sulphur employed, whether cylindrical or prismatic. They were, however, more regular on the side at which the sulphur came out than on that to which it was applied."

Employment of Caustic to destroy the Variolous Eruption.-M. Velpeau read a memoir to the Royal Academy of Medicine, tending to prove that if the pustules of the small pox are cauterized within the two first days of their appearance, they die away entirely; and if this be done even later, their duration is abridged, and no traces of them are left. The caustic he employs is a solution of nitrate of silver, in which he dips a probe, with which he pierces the centre of each pustule. M. Dumerel says that he has been long familiar with this practice, but instead of the solution, he employed the solid caustic itself.-Archives Générales.

Productiveness of the Potato--A correspondent of the Leeds (Eng.) Mercury, states, that on the 18th May last, he planted a potato of the Irish breed, (without either extra manure or labour,) weighing one pound, and on the 7th of November took up the produce, which weighed forty-six pounds. Suppose this was planted and replanted for the term of seven years, and continue to be equally productive, it would yield 1,815,906,905 loads of potatoes, and would require 13,159,069 acres of land to grow upon, at the ratio of 100 loads per acre.

There were, in England, at the beginning of last month, eighty-five or ninety Mechanics' Institutes, or similar establish ments connected with libraries. The celebrated geometrician and astronomer, La Place, had written a letter to the President of the London Mechanics' Institute, in which he commended them highly.

At Bengal, about ten thousand boys and fifteen hundred girls, are in a course of education under the auspices of the British.

In the first Constituent Assembly of Guatemala, in 1823, three Indian deputies took their seats, of whom two were ecclesiastics. An Indian was also elected senator. The tribes of Indians in that republic form more than half the population. By the constitution, they are placed on an

equality with the descendants of the Spaniards.

On the subject of longevity, the editor of the New Hampshire Historical Collection says:-"In the course of my reading for several years, I have noted the names, residence, and age, of old persons who have died in the United States. My list as to the number is incomplete, and for want of information will always remain so. It includes only those who were ninety years of age and upwards; the whole number is 2080, one of whom lived to the advanced age of 150 years. Of this number, 1023 were men, and 1057 women. The smallest number died in the months of May, June, and August; but the greatest number in January, February, and March;-in January nearly four times as many as in June."

The first European settlement in North Carolina was made at Roanoke Island, in the summer of 1585, two hundred and forty years since. In 1730, one hundred and forty-five years subsequent, and nine. ty-six years ago, Dr. Brickell, who published a natural history of the then colony,

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made an excursion towards the mountains, and says "he travelled fifteen days without meeting with a human being." population of the state may now be computed at 650,000.

Potato Paint.-Take a pound of potatoes, skinned and well baked; bruise them in three or four times that weight of boiling water, and then pass them through a hair sieve. Add two pounds of fine chalk in powder, previously mixed in double the weight of water, and stir the whole well together. This mixture will form a glue, to which any colouring powder may be added, even charcoal, brick, or soot, for painting gate posts, &c. exposed to the

action of the air.

A proposition is before the Legislature of Massachusetts, to supply every town in the State, with a set of the volumes of its history, from the first settlement.

The Vermont Journal states that eight hundred tons of copperas have been manufactured at the mines in Stafford the past year; yielding a net profit of 25,000 dollars.

Secrets of Health.-The four ordinary secrets of health are: early rising, exercise, personal cleanliness, and the rising from table with a stomach unoppressed. There may be sorrows in spite of these, but they will be less with them, and nobody can be truly comfortable without them.-Phil. Jour.

FEMALE EDUCATION IN INDIA. In our number for March we announced the formation of The Calcutta Ladies' Society for Native-female Education. In December last an examination of the children took place, in the presence of numerous ladies of the presidency. The girls, divided into four classes, had been previously assembled in an adjoining room, about 100 in number; one class of which, beginning at the lowest, was conducted into the room as soon as Lady Amherst and her suite had arrived. The children were examined by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson, and the Rev. Dr. Carey. The whole of the examination was in Benga lee; and the classes were successively questioned on the Gospel of St. Matthew, Watts's Catechism, Pearce's Geography, and a very useful work defending and stating the benefits of female education, written by a learned native. Specimens of writing and needle-work were also exhibited. The children have given general satisfaction to those friends who are most actively engaged in promoting their welfare.

It appears that in less than three years, thirty native-female schools have been formed, and between 500 and 600 girls

are under instruction in the different schools supported by the Ladies' Society for Native-female Education. Several of these have made rapid progress in reading the Bible: the first classes can all write; and many of them can perform interesting specimens of needle-work. An Association has been formed in Calcutta, in aid of the Ladies' Society. The Ladies who form the Committee of this Associa

tion have undertaken to superintend Native-female schools in their own neighbourhood, and to collect funds for the enlargement of their plans.

In reference to this Association, and to the general progress of female education, Mrs. Wilson thus writes:-"I hope that we may get at least six schools formed in the European town, which will be supported and superintended entirely by ladies of the Association. Several young ladies are learning to read the Bengalee: many already understand it. Thus, in a month or two, they will be perfectly qualified to take charge of a school or two each. Mrs. Reichart has taken charge of ten of my first schools, and is very happy in her work. The Ladies' Society has now thirty small schools; and we have opened two this morning, for the Association."Christian Observer for Nov. 1825.

The preceding tabular view is as perfect as can well be expected. Still it is very defective in some of its parts; especially in reference to the number of Native Assistants employed, the number of Pupils in the Schools, and the number of Communicants in the Churches. In several instances, in the principal Survey from which the table was compiled, the Native Assistants connected with missionary stations are said to be "many," and in other instances it is only stated in general that there are native assistants. The whole number may be 500.-In estimating the number of Pupils, we have adhered to the documents embodied in the above named surveys. But it falls far short of the truth; as may be seen from the following fact. In a general view of the Wesleyan missions in Ceylon, it is said, on the authority of one of the missionaries in that island, that the whole number of pupils connected with those missions, is between 9,000 and 10,000: but, in the survey of the several stations, owing to the want of documents, we find the mention of only about 2,000. Other similar instances of deficiency might be pointed out. Nearly a hundred schools were also mentioned, without any notice of the number of scholars, which they contain. Probably the whole number of pupils in the schools established by missionaries, falls not much short of 100,000. But the deficiency in the statement respecting the number of Communicants in the mission Churches, is believed to be far greater, than in respect either to the native Assistants or the Pupils. From but few stations do any returns appear. Had we time to make, ourselves, an extensive examination of documents, we might doubtless approximate much nearer to the real number of those, who, from unevangelized nations, have publickly professed the Christian faith. The Moravians estimate the converts connected with their missions at 30,000-It should also be added, that in the above table all the male labourers at the missionary stations are reckoned: but the ordained missionaries amount to but little more than 400.-Missionary Herald for January, 1826.

he exerted among Protestant Dissenters in England, his death will be most sensibly felt, and deeply lamented.

He might justly be ranked at the head of the denomination of Christians, to which he belonged

He was one of the first promoters and founders of the London Missionary Society; a Society, the extent of whose influence can be known only in eternity.

The first address to Christians, with a view to the formation of this Society, was from his pen; and the interest, which he felt in all its concerns, continued, with unabating and increasing vigour, to the hour of his death.

He was early appointed by that Society, in conjunction with their lately esteemed Treasurer, Mr. Hardcastle, and Dr. Waugh, who is now living, on a mission of inquiry to a neighbouring kingdom, which had been the prey of an atheistical philosophy; and the Essay, which he prepared for circulation in that country, on the inspiration of the New Testament, exceeds all praise.

In addition to this effort of his mind, he is known to the publick as the author of Discourses on the Millennium, a work which well deserves an edition from the American press; and of the History of Dissenters, which was prepared by him, in conjunction with Dr. Bennet of Rotherham. Several occasional sermons have also met the warm approbation of the religious publick.

As a Preacher, Dr. Bogue was peculiarly impressive. His manner was uncommonly dignified, and his Discourses full of thought and weighty matter.

Plain, simple and unaffected, he never failed to command the attention of his auditory; and it must have been their own fault, if his congregations were not instructed and edified by his ministrations.

As a Speaker on publick occasions, he was always listened to with the deepest interest: and, while the corruscations of a more youthful and lively fancy attracted the applause of the less discerning part of the audience, the strong sense and manly eloquence of Dr. Bogue were received with marked and decided approbation by the serious and judicious portion of the assembly.

As a Man, and a Christian, Dr. Bogue was courteous and friendly, modest and

which he greeted his friends, and the almost apostolick benediction which he bestowed upon them at parting, will never be forgotten by those who enjoyed the privilege of his acquaintance.

In his political feelings, Dr. Bogue was ardently attached to the cause of rational liberty; though no one knew better than

himself to distinguish between liberty and licentiousness, and more highly to appreciate the advantages of a mild, but energetick government.

In the civil, literary and religious institutions of our rising country, he took the liveliest interest; and delighted to converse on our bright and brightening prospects.

His merit as a Scholar and Divine was appreciated in this, as well as in his own country. In the year 1809, he received a Diploma of Doctor in Divinity from Yale College in Connecticut.

In his person, Dr. Bogue was above the common size-commanding and dignified in his appearance-with features strongly marked, but tempered with the most benevolent expression.

To have been favoured with his friendship, and to have seen him within a few months of his translation to his Master's

Kingdom, the writer of this brief obituary will ever esteem among the happiest circumstances of his life. J. C.-Missionary Herald, Jan. 1826.

From a private source we learn, that of the undergraduates, [in Middlebury College] 49 are professors of religion, 20 are hopefully converted who have not yet made a publick profession, and most of the remaining 27 are now serious-some of them deeply impressed.-Rec. and Tel.

In Williams College, in the early part of last month, there were said to be very promising indications. Unusual seriousness pervaded the institution.

At Lubeck and Machias, places in the eastern extremity of Maine, revivals of religion commenced about the close of last summer. In the former place, from 20 to 30 have become hopefully pious. In the latter place, attention was very extensively excited to the subject of religion, and nearly 100 give considerable evidence of having been prepared, by Divine grace, to enter the visible church of Christ. At Cooper and Calais, towns in the same region, revivals have also commenced with favourable auspices.

Synod of New York.-The churches in the city of New York have many of them had very considerable additions within the year. Among these we mention the Central church, the Brick church, the church in Rutger's street, the Bowery church, the church in Canal street, and the church in Laight street. In the eighth Presbyterian church a degree of prayerfulness and active zeal has recently manifested itself, which promises very happy results. The church of Brooklyn has also

largely participated in these special mercies from on high.

The Synod notice with pleasure the external prosperity and growth of the churches within our bounds. Several new churches, particularly in the city of New York, have been lately erected, and one or two infant congregations have lately been organized.

We know of no time when the external prosperity of our churches was more pleasing. For what there is encouraging, the Synod desire to be grateful, bless God and take courage-trusting the promise that the set time to favour Zion shall come, when the knowledge of God shall cover the earth, as the waters do the channels of the mighty deep.-Rep. of Syn.

Synod of Albany.-The Synod of Albany held their annual meeting at Troy on the 6th inst. The report of the state of religion within their bounds, states, that there have been few revivals of religion within their bounds during the past year. Two or three congregations, however, in the Presbytery of Londonderry have been favoured in this respect, and in the Albany Presbytery, some special blessings, were for a season manifested, and_particularly in the county of Saratoga. The Oswego Presbytery, it is said, has experienced revivals in two or three of its congregations. Oneida Presbytery was visited in one of its congregations, as well as in the College located within its bounds. St. Lawrence Presbytery reports two of its congregations as blessed in this manner, and mention is also made of revivals in two or three places of the Presbytery of Ogdensburgh.-Missionary Herald for Jan. 1826.

ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETY OF MARYLAND.

In an address to the publick, this Society says, "There are now in the United States more than one hundred societies, formed on the basis of ours, who are pledged to aid and assist in the glorious work of emancipation. They are located as follows:-In Rhode-Island, 1; New York, 1; Pennsylvania, 4; Delaware, 1; Maryland, 4; Virginia, 2; North Carolina, 41; Tennessee, 23; Kentucky, 6; Ohio, 6; Illinois, 12.-Total, 101. More than forty of these associations have been organized within the space of two years in our southern country.

Among the measures adopted by the Maryland Society for the furtherance of its objects, is the project of opening a trade with Africa from the city of Baltimore; for which purpose books have been opened in that city for stock to be invested in the proposed trade. The