Bible Society as even of more interest now, than ever before more and more as, in addition to the great need of the Scriptures among the destitute, we have the extension and growing boldness of the Romish doctrine of Tradition as necessary to the perfection of the Rule of faith, and as the authoritative and only rightful interpreter of the Holy Scriptures, do we feel the importance of the union of Christians for the circulation of the Bible, without note or comment, among all people. "The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.”—Bishop M'Ilvaine. THE JESUITS.-There are at this moment in Italy 150 houses of the order of Jesuits, containing nearly 4,000 persons, of whom 1,800 are priests. In France there are 56, containing 872 Jesuits, of whom 362 are priests. In Germany there are 88, of which 14 are situate in Bavaria, 21 in Austria, 3 in Wurtemberg, 7 in Baden, 2 in the two Hesses, 2 in Nassau, 5 in the province of Rhenish Prussia, 3 in Westphalia, 6 in Silesia, 3 in Saxony, 1 in Anhalt-Köthen, and 5 in Hanover and the Free Cities. In the Grand Duchy of Posen there are 7; in East and West Prussia, 5; in Pomerania, 2; in Brandenburgh, 2; in the province of Saxony, 1. The total number of the Jesuits living in these houses is 1,000, of whom 400 are priests. In Spain there are 87 houses, containing 536 Jesuits, of whom 220 are priests; and in Portugal 8, containing 160 Jesuits, of whom 75 are priests.Frankfort Postamts Zeituna. troubles, which they formerly denominated 'evils,' they now more correctly designate 'trials.' And when they look down into the valley, as it opens before them, and feel that their Shepherd is leading them through it on a path of righteousness, where neither sin nor separation from God can befall them, they are each fully persuaded that they have good reason to affirm, with the psalmist, I will fear no evil in the valley of the shadow of death.' Such was the persuasion of a now sainted minister of Christ. I want to talk to you, about heaven,' said this dying parent to a member of his family. We may not be spared to each other long. May we meet around the throne of glory, one family in heaven.' Overpowered at the thought, his beloved daughter exclaimed, Surely, you do not think there is any danger?' Calmly and beautifully he exclaimed, 6 Danger, my darling! Oh, do not use that word! There can be no danger to the Christian, whatever may happen! All is right!-all is well! God is love!-all is well!everlastingly well!-everlastingly well!' Such was the actual experience of a deputed servant of the living God. Not a doubt nor a fear was permitted to cross his mind. He saw no danger in the dark valley. He felt no fear of evil when called to enter it. Death appeared to him as a dark shadow, through which it was necessary for him to pass, in order to reach the clear atmosphere and bright sunshine of the land beyond. His language, therefore, was, 'There can be no danger to the Christian, whatever may happen!' And continually was he heard saying, Joy and happiness!-joy and happiness! I am just at home-just at home now!'" RESULTS OF WAR.-We give below a table, displaying, as nearly as can be estimated, the cost of war, and the loss of human life thereby entailed. If these are not enough to harrow up the feelings of men even of the meanest intellect, and to excite in every breast hatred of that system by which this misapplication of the produce of industry, and this horrible and atrocious butchery of mankind has been produced, then, indeed, do we relinquish all hope of ever improving the condition of present generations. £36,000,000 COST OF WAR. The war of 1688 lasted nine years, and cost at the time. Borrowed to support it, twenty millions : the interest on which, in one hundred and fifty-two years, at 3 per cent amounts to The war of the Span ish succession lasted cost seven years amounts The Spanish war, ending 1718, lasted nine years, and cost. Borrowed to support it, twenty-nine millions: the interest, in one hundred and two years amounts 186,400,000 62,500,000 339,500,000 114,462,500 54,000,000 In the American war in 1775. 200,000 In the French war, began in 1793. 700,000 1,820,000 103,530,000 to ⚫ The war of 1756 lasted seven years, and cost 112,000,000 Borrowed to support it, sixty millions: the interest, in seventy seven years, amounts Showing an expenditure of three thousand, three hundred, and eightythree millions, twenty-two thousand five hundred pounds; with the loss of one million eight hundred and twenty thousand lives! Return to Mr. J. C. Herries's Motion of" Grants for the ing April the 1st 1841." Army. Navy Ordnance Canada lasted eight years, and cost Borrowed to support it, one hundred and four millions: the interest, in sixty-five years, amounts to . The French revolutionary war lasted nine years, and cost Borrowed to support it, two hundred and Carried up China . Miscellaneous Army, outstan. Navy Ordnance,, year end 236,600,000 461,000,000 Canada وو وو EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE. To the Editor of the Christian Guardian. MY DEAR FRIEND,-My time has 66 وو could not but exclaim,-"See how was graciously helped us hitherto. These prayers and supplications were frequently mingled with "such strong crying and tears," in the whole assembly, as again manifestly indicated the presence of the Great Intercessor in the midst of us, as on the former occasion. After the devotions were concluded, the chair was taken by Sir Culling Smith, who presided over the meeting, with that peculiar “suaviter in modo, fortiter in re," which is so desirable on all public occasions, especially in the assemblies of Christians. You will be glad to hear that there was a large accession of Church clergy: not less than twenty, as near as I can recollect, being present. Would that you could have been amongst them, to have enjoyed the blessed festival! I stated to the meeting the cause of your absence, which was received with a general expression of sincere regret. Of our Liverpool clergy, besides good Mr. Stewart, there, were Dr. Byrth, and Messrs. Ewbank and Cordeaux (as well as many more, who, though still absent in body, were present in spirit; and I have no doubt will join us shortly); dear Mr. Baptist Noel was also with us, as well as Mr. Jordan, Howard, Hinton, and several others from London, Dublin, and Edinburgh; so that on the whole they formed a goodly company and many more were absent, like yourself, from indisposition. Of dissenting ministers, we had to lament the unavoidable absence of some of the most influential (such as Dr. Wardlaw, Candlish, Blackburn, Liefchild, &c.), who were with us at the conference: but their places were partly supplied by others, of whom were good old Dr. Bunting, Dr. Cumming of the Scotch Church, and many others who had subsequently joined us. Of the long list of the other good and venerable men, whose faces we were again delighted to see amongst us, it would be too tedious to name them all, and might appear invidious were I to attempt to make a selection. We had many important, as well as difficult subjects for discussion, preparatory to the proposed general meeting in London in the summer; and as there were a variety of untried spirits amongst us, it was natural to expect from the right of free discussion, which is conceded to all, that some points of temporary collision might occasionally arise; but whenever any such happened to occur, the Lord manifested his divine presence in the midst of us, being "better to us than all our fears," by "making the wrath of man to praise him, and the remainder thereof he" graciously "restrained, so that every resolution, after the fullest discussion was carried as before, UNANIMOUSLY." We were very much struck, on one particular occasion of this sort, when, after a very protracted discussion of a most vital question, on which the prospect of unanimity seemed at one time almost hopeless: but the object ing parties having at length given way, a bright beam of sunshine suddenly burst upon the hall where we were assembled, reminding us of His presence, who, when forming the world out of chaos, said, "Let there be light, and there was light;" and we therefore simultaneously arose, and "with one mind, and one mouth glorified God," by singing together the doxology,- Praise God from whom all blessings flow." 66 Our meetings continued at Liverpool from Tuesday, the 13th, to Friday the 16th at 2 o'clock; when, although almost exhausted in body, I could not resist the kind importunities of our Manchester brethren, to accompany them to their public meeting, which was fixed for that evening and right well was I repaid; for a more splendid scene I have scarcely ever beheld. The meeting was held in the Free-Trade Hall (the largest room, I believe, in the United Kingdom), which is richly painted and decorated throughout, and lighted with several rows of large coloured glass gas lamps; and the first impression on entering it, filled as it was in every part with a dense mass of respectable persons of both sexes, amounting to little short of 6,000, was truly imposing, especially when 1 the object was considered for which they were assembled. Nothing could be more orderly or attentive than they were throughout the whole of the proceedings; and they listened to the heart-stirring addresses of the several speakers (amongst whom, were Mr. E. Bickersteth, Mr. B. Noel, Mr. Angel James, of Birmingham, and Dr. Urwick of Dublin, who all went from Liverpool), enforcing the Christian duty of "brotherly love," with the most heartfelt delight and approbation; and although the objections of those who differ from us were frequently touched upon, and most satisfactorily answered, yet not one word of unkindness towards them escaped the lips of a single speaker! When the old hundredth psalm (with which the meeting was opened), was sung by such an immense number of voices, the effect was most solemn and striking. This was followed by the reading of some suitable portions of the Word of God, and a very animated prayer and although the meeting did not separate until near eleven o'clock, there was no appearance of fatigue or impatience. Our Manchester brethren were most hap py in the choice of their chairman, Mr. Fletcher, who commenced the business of the evening with a very animated and truly pious address; and it is but justice to them to say that although unhappily they had not the encouragement of a single individual of their Church clergy, they were not a whit behind their Liverpool brethren, either in zeal, activity, or hearty good will to the glorious cause, 11299 P I have put these few lines hastily together from memory, having been unable to take any notes; you must therefore be so good, as to accept them with their faults; and although they do not attempt to give a complete view of our proceedings, yet I trust they will be sufficient to shew that the Lord was still with us, and that it was very good for us to be there. 66 Believe me, my dear friend, Yours very affectionately, THE CHRISTIAN GUARDIAN, AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND MAGAZINE. MARCH, 1846. MEMOIR OF THE LATE WILLIAM GRAY, ESQ. WE have to record the decease of the late venerated William Gray, Esq., at the advanced age of 94 years. He was among the very oldest inhabitants of the city of York, having resided in it between seventy and eighty years, during which protracted period his undeviating course was one of integrity, benevolence, and piety. Beyond the memory of any living person the name of Gray has been associated with every useful, religious, and charitable work in that city. At Mr. Gray, we believe, was a native of the East Riding, and served his clerkship in the office of Mr. Iveson, an eminent solicitor at Hedon. the celebrated meeting at York, in 1784, held in consequence of the coalition ministry of Lord North and Fox, and which resulted in Mr. Wilberforce being returned for the county, Mr. Gray was actively engaged, and, it is probable, was then introduced to that eminent man. Their religious views becoming consonant, a friendship existed between them until Mr. Wilberforce's decease. Mr. Gray was the almoner of Mr. Wilberforce's extensive charities in Yorkshire, and in the contested election of 1807 that gentleman spent much of his time at Mr. Gray's house, to the delight and edification of all the household. Mr. Gray's application to business was intense; he most conscientiously MARCH-1840. thought that when the interests of others are committed to a professional man, it does not become him to indulge in idleness, delay, or pleasure. Night after night has the candle been seen burning in his office till eleven o'clock, orlater; but although he thus furnished an example of a man not slothful in business, he was at the same time fervent in spirit, serving the Lordconstantly attending the evening week day lecture at Belfrey's Church, and various meetings for religious edification. Mr. Gray, about the year 1790, on the death of Mr. Clough, was appointed Distributor of Stamps for the West Riding of Yorkshire, through the influence of Henry Duncombe, Esq., of Copgrove, and Mr. Wilberforce, the then county members; a situation of great importance, and producing a large income. This was held by him till the year 1828, when he resigned in consequence of the death of his principal assistant and the increasing anxieties of the office. Mr. Gray's object in life not being to accumulate a large fortune, and thinking he might be of more service to the cause of God and his fellowcreatures if he possessed increased leisure, he retired from the practice of the law at the end of the year 1805, now forty years ago. The only appointment Mr. Gray retained till later H |