A Letter to the Editor of the American Biblical Repository containing Remarks upon a Paper in that Work, by Professor Stuart, on Original Sin, By George Payne, LL.D. Exeter. 8vo. pp. 20. London: J. Dinnis. Turs letter is an acute, and, in our judgment, a successful refutation of Professor Moses Stuart's theory of native depravity. This, it appears, he explains, for we have not his article before us, by two not very harmonious statements. In the first, he represents it as an increased degree of those susceptibilities of impression from objects of sinful excitement which were possessed by Adam; and, in the second, he represents it as a wrong predominant tendency in those susceptibilities. Dr. Payne discusses these in five or six remarks, the perusal of which has much interested us, and we can recommend the perusal of this pamphlet to our readers as an instructive exercise in controversial theology.

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Christian Duties in the Various Relations of Life. By T. Lewis, Islington. London: Ward and Co. 12mo.

Exposition of the Epistle to the Romans. By Robt. Haldane, Esq. Vol. III. Chapters XI-XVI. London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co. 12mo.

The Protestant Exiles of Zillerthal, their Persecutions and Expatriation from the Tyrol, on separating from the Romish Church, and embracing the Reformed Faith. Translated from the German of Dr. Rheinwald, of Berlin. London: Hatchard and Son, and Nisbet and Co. 12mo.

A Reply to the Lectures of Dr. Chalmers on the Establishment and Extension of National Churches. By Mark Butler. London: J. Paul, 18mo.

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Popery Unveiled, in Six Lectures. London: Religious Tract Society. 1839: Bacchus. An Essay on Nature, Causes, Effects, and Cure of Intemperance. By Ralph Barnes Grindrod. London: J. Pasco, Bartholomew Close.

Voyages to and from the Cape of Good Hope. With an Account of a Journey into the Interior of South Africa. By Rev. J. Campbell. Intended for the Young. Religious Tract Society. 18mo.

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The Day of Pentecost. A Sermon preached at Leeds, June 6, 1839, before the West Riding Auxiliary Missionary Society. By A. Reed, D.D. London: Ward and Co.

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History of the Hebrew Commonwealth. Translated from the German of John Jahn, D.D. by Calvin E. Stowe, A.M. of the Theological Seminary, Andover. London: Ward and Co. 8vo.

Popery in England, being the Substance of Five Lectures delivered in Little Prescot Street Meeting House, by the Rev. C. Stovel, on the injurious Effects of Popery in England. London: Ward and Co. 12mo. Remarks on the Celibacy of the R. C. Clergy. By the Rev. Ireland. Part I. London: Simpkin,

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The Christian Religion, an Account of every Sect, its Origin, Progress, Tenets of Belief, and Rites and Ceremonies. Carefully compiled from the latest and best authorities. London: Brittan and Reid. 12mo.

Scripture Emblems. London: Religious Tract Society. 64mo.

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The Statement of Principles generally held by the Congregational or Independent Denomination. Dublin: Robertson. 12mo.

Lectures on Revivals of Religion. By W. B. Sprague, D.D. Pastor of the second Presbyterian Church in Albany. By a Scottish Minister. London : Ball, Arnold, and Co. 12mo.

A Letter to the Editor of the American Biblical Repository, containing Remarks upon a Paper in that work, by Professor Stuart, on Original Sin. By G. Payne, LL.D. Exeter. London: J. Dinnis. 8vo.

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Strictures on an Address delivered on Occasion of laying the First Stone of East Parade Chapel, Leeds, on Monday, September 2nd, 1839, by the Rev. J. Ely. By George Ayliffe Poole, M.A. Incumbent of St. James's Church, Leeds. London: Burns. 8vo.

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LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

No. I. of the Colonial Magazine, and Commercial Maritime Journal, a new Monthly Periodical, edited by R. Mongomery Martin, Esq. Price 2s. 6d. Jan. 1st, 1840.

TRANSACTIONS OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES, AT HOME AND ABROAD.

COLONIAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The deficient resources and impeded operations of this very interesting Society, must excite the deep regret of all who can duly appreciate the importance of its object, and can discern how favourable and inviting, in every British colony, is the present juncture, for extended, vigorous efforts to introduce the gospel, and particularly in connexion with the forms and principles of our Congregational polity. We are most anxious to press the circumstances and claims of this Institution on the attention of all our readers. With this view we insert parts of two letters; the former from our honoured brother, Dr. Patton, of New York, whose statements and appeals on behalf of the Canadas, characteristic of his enlarged views and active christian philanthropy, will, we hope, be deeply pondered. He shows that the Canadas can no longer be effectually assisted by our American brethren, and that they are cast upon the liberality and energy of the British churches. How great will be the dishonour, how fatal the consequences, if this loud call of duty be neglected! At this moment there are before the Committee earnest appeals from our beloved agents in the Canadas, for eight educated, energetic, devoted ministers, for stations inviting their labours. The Committee ought, as Dr. Patton expresses the sentiment, to be ready" by the time of the singing of birds," with the brethren thus applied for, and the funds requisite for sending them forth, and for assisting in their subsequent support. But alas! the Committee are compelled to appeal to the churches for assistance-in what? In sending forth many additional labourers? No; but in discharging heavy arrears, incurred by even the limited, inadequate efforts already made. We trust in the Lord, we trust in our brethren, we trust in the goodness of the cause, for some early efforts, some liberal contributions. This work must go on. Is all the rest of the world to be evangelized, and the British colonies alone to be neglected? The British colonies, where the introduction of the gospel is, of all parts of the world, perhaps, the most important; where our efforts will be put out, as it were, at a compound interest, as the easy commencement of the evangelization of youthful nations, and, through them, of the heathen around them? Where are the liberal donations of our wealthy brethren? Where the spontaneous collections and regular contributions of our churches? Will the time never come, the object never be presented for contributions to be obtained without importunity, journies, deputations, with all the expenditure of labour, money, energy, time, involved in them.

But we must allow the letters to speak for themselves, as they will more loudly, and to better purpose, than we can for them.

Letter from Dr. Patten to Rev. A. Wells, chiefly on the necessities of the Canadas::

New York, Oct. 28, 1839. My dear Brother,-A few weeks since it became my duty, on ecclesiastical business, to visit Montreal, in the lower province of Canada. It is perhaps known to you that some years since, the Presbytery of New York organized a Presbyterian church in Montreal, and placed over it as pastor the Rev. J. Christmas. Many of the members of this church have felt a deep solicitude for the destitute regions of Canada, and, in conjunction with others in the provinces, formed a Home Missionary and Education, Society. The Rev. Mr. Currie, for some time, was the efficient agent for this Society. It holds an auxiliary relation to the American Home Missionary Society, and has been the principal medium through which the American Home Society has of late operated in Canada.

During my recent visit I had a full intercourse with the executive Committee of the Canada Auxiliary, and from the active members of it I learned the following facts:

1. That in consequence of the troubles upon the borders, so deep has been the prejudice awakened against the United States, that already some of the missionaries (being Americans), though they took no part in the troubles, have been compelled to relinquish their fields of labour and abandon the work.

2. That the same prejudice prevents the settlement of good men from the States, in fields now greatly needing ministers, and where congregations might speedily be reared.

3. That, for the present distress ministers from England can do much more than any others; nay, that unless they are sent out to occupy the field, it will not be occupied at all, and must be grown over with irreligion and infidelity.

4. I add a fact which meets us in the progress of our home missionary operations, viz. that as things now are in Canada we can scarcely get any of our young men to settle there. They greatly prefer going to our western states, where the population is very rapidly increasing, and where they can labour without the counteracting influences of jealousy and prejudice.

5. The Canada Auxiliary, in view of the above facts, were despondent, and were of the opinion, that it would be best for them to dissolve the Society. But I persuaded them to remain as they were, and to wait the movements of Providence. To do what they can now by the employment of English ministers, and as soon as there is a change in public feeling, to do as formerly. They have consented to follow this advice.

Now, my dear Brother, in view of all these facts, is it not plainly the will of God that England should do more, and that immediately, for her sons in Canada. They are in the wilderness, without a shepherd. Peculiar circumstances prevent the operation of the charities of the American churches, and thus are the Canadas shut up to the help of Great Britain. Your Colonial Society ought to enlarge, greatly to enlarge, its operations. Be ready by the time the singing of birds shall come, to send out a number of faithful and devoted men Special agencies to visit your churches should at once, if necessary, be put in requisition to secure the means. Canada may now be brought under a religious influence, and soon, by present proper aid, may be the agent in perpetuating among her new settlements the blessed gospel.

The demoralizing influence of the late troubles are every where admitted, particularly in the great increase of intemperance, arising from the dreadful practice of distributing ardent spirits to the troops. Many who were drafted as militia, or were volunteers, and who had previously been sober and industrious, have become both idle and intemperate. This tide must be arrested, or woes, many woes, are in the future for Canada.

I ought to add, that our Home Society still feel willing to do all that they can for Canada. But you perceive that this door is, to a great extent, closed against us by causes altogether beyond our controul. It will afford us great pleasure to be instrumental in any way of good to Canada.

The Rev. Mr. Harriss and lady arrived safely in the President, on Oct. 16th or 17th, and are in good health.

Give my love to the dear brethren with whom you are associated. They have a warm, very warm place in my heart. I shall rejoice to see and to entertain any of them under my roof, whenever God may direct their way to this western world. Though I do not love the United States the less for my late visit, still I can say that I love England more. I trust that good will be the result of this visit, and that the bonds of affection between the evangelical churches of both countries will be strengthened. I shall ever remember, with the tenderest gratitude, the unremitted kindness which you manifested towards me during the whole of my abode in England. You met me with a warm heart; you kept the warm side of your heart towards me always; (if, indeed, there is a cold side to your heart) and even at the last, the warmth was exhi

bited. Dear brother, I love you for you own, and for Christ's sake I love you. The Lord keep and bless you. Come to my country, and try what kind of a heart you will find under my roof. Well, let us try to do good while we live, and when we get home, the true home of the saint, we will together praise God for his unspeakable mercy in permitting us to be ministers of the gospel of his dear Son.

I ought to add, that Mr. Harris and family left here on Friday, Oct. 25th for Toronto I regret that, being confined to my house immediately after the meeting of our Synod, by a severe attack of the influenza, affecting my lungs, I was not able to call upon Mr. Harriss. The day of their arrival I stole away from Synod for an hour, and went to the ship, where I had the pleasure of seeing Mrs. Harris. Brother Hall, of the Home Missionary Society, has devoted the time and attention necessary to getting all the luggage, &c. through our custom-house. All your missionaries still bring with them too many things thus there is not only considerable trouble to get them through the custom-house free of duties, but the expense of transportation from New York to Toronto, by the river, canal, and lake, will be full as much, and more, than the freight from London to Montreal direct. Add to this the delay of the missionary a week or more in New York, whilst clearing the articles. If they bring, ciu New York, only the clothing, &c. which they need for two or three months, they might get along with no delay, and very little expense. But forgive me for these hints. Write soon, and believe me,

Yours for any thing brotherly,

WM. PATTON.

"The following extract is a specimen of the manner in which the Committee is appealed to for ministers by their agents. Speaking of Russel Town, in Lower Canada, the Rev. H. Wilkes writes, under date of the 10th of August last: he says, 'The people wrote to me, earnestly entreating a minister. I visited them, and preached to them-quite a respectable congregation, at four o'clock on the afternoon of a Tuesday. They pledge themselves to raise fifty pounds currency for the first year. O, my dear Sir, will the British churches allow these sheep to be scattered in the wilderness, for the sake of retaining in their pockets a few hundred pounds? You have men, but no money! Tell it not in Gath! No money! Stir up, my dear Sir, our churches; they ought instantly to double their contributions to the Society. I told the Russel Town people that I would lay their case before you, but that I was not sanguine as to the result, for that you had no money! It might be, I said, that a church being in existence, formed and built up by an individual who is now one of our esteemed missionaries, the Rev. J. Nall, might induce an effort in their favour.""

HOME MISSION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION.

Appeal for the Co-operation of Associations, Churches, and Pastors. Wise counsel is in order to vigorous, well-directed action. - A numerous body of brethren obtained at Birmingham an opportunity of harmonious, delightful deliberation, on Home Missions. Their judgment on important principles and purposes, was ascertained and settled. They were joyful not only in agreement of opinion, but in anticipation of vigorous and extended efforts. It is all-important to follow up the advantages gained by the meeting at Birmingham, with immediate action. The Committee of the Union are deeply impressed with this sentiment.

They are therefore engaged in anxious efforts to obtain an efficient executive, both committee and officers, for the Home Missionary branch of the Union. They desire to stand prepared not only for the meeting, on the eleventh of May next, at which the Home Mission of the Union is to be formed, but immediately on the accomplishment of that point, to commence actual operations -- to receive applications from candidates for education for the Home Missionary work-to engage brethren for Home Missionary tours in any districts where their visits