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We have always admired the retort of that Pope, who, when he was reproached with being the son of a swineherd, replied "Yes, I am the son of a swineherd, and yet I am Pope. But if you had been the son of a swineherd, you would have been a swineherd yourself." When sneering at shoemakers and tailors, the Reviewer would have done well to recollect that Mr. Gifford, the first editer of the Quarterly Review, after having been a cabin boy, was a shoemaker till his twentieth year; and that he, nevertheless, acquired a literary fame which none of the present writers for that journal seem likely ever to obtain, and gave it a reputation and an authority, which it has been rapidly losing, ever since it has passed into other hands. In the spirit of the expressions on which we animadvert, the Reviewer, it seems to us, must think that the Apostle Paul ought at least to have taught tent-making, as well as to have used it occasionally for his own support. We are glad to be able to state, on the authority of Mr. Loomis, as well as from other information, that the wives of the missionaries have taken the business of tailoring off the hands of their husbands, and have taught no inconsiderable number of the natives to make their own clothes. As to shoemaking, there is, at present, little demand for it at the Sandwich Islands. Leather is scarce, ready made shoes are brought in abundance to

the islands by the ships that visit them, and the natives can obtain all they want, by an exchange for them of the natural products of the islands, with much greater advantage to themselves, than if any number of them should learn and practise the art of shoemaking.

Mr. Stewart has justly exposed the ignorance of the Reviewer, in endeavouring to show that the easterly winds, which prevail at the Sandwich islands, might have brought the original inhabitants from the Asiatick islands-But Mr. S. has forborne to say, what we think is palpably evident, that the Reviewer forgot, or else never knew, that the Asia which lies east from England, lies west from the Sandwich islands; and of course that "the constant easterly winds" which prevail at these islands, must come from the American, and not from the Asiatick continent. That such is the fact, the Reviewer might have been informed, by any sailor belonging to the crew of the Blonde. In view of the all but incredible blunder or ignorance exhibited in this instance, and of the professed quotation of a text of Scripture which is not to be found in the Bible, we have, for ourselves, little doubt that when the Reviewer represented Mr. Stewart as saying that the Jewish sabbath began at noon, there was no intention to hint at the ignorance of Mr. S. The Reviewer probably sup posed that such was the Jewish institution and usage; and Mr. S. ought, therefore, to make him all the allowance which is his due, when he is considered as only supposing Mr. S. to be as ignorant as himself.

As long ago as the month of June last, we expressed our conviction that Mr. Ellis would be ready to expose in Britain, the slander and falsehoods of the Quarterly Review, in relation to the American missionaries. This work we perceive has been accomplished-we presume by Mr. Ellis, although we are not in

formed that the publication is avowedly his. It also appears from a note at the close of the last number of the Quarterly Review, which has within a few days reached this country, that Mr. Ellis has addressed a letter to the Reviewers, in which he tells them, as Mr. Stewart has told the publick here, that the letter which purports to have come from Boki is a forgery. The Reviewers, however, insist that the letter did come from the Sandwich islands to an officer of the Blonde, and that both he and they still believe it to be genuine. It will be recollected that Mr. Stewart has said, that it was possible the forger of the letter might have persuaded Boki to put his name to a paper, in regard to the contents of which he was ignorant or deceived-And such probably has been the fact.

On the whole, the missionary

cause, we are persuaded, will not lose but gain by the attacks which have recently been made upon it by profligate foreigners at the Sandwich island, and by scarcely less profligate Reviewers in Britain.

These attacks have called forth a defence, and the world's eye has, in consequence, been directed to the controversy; and the exposure of the misrepresentations and chicanery in which the enemies of evangelical missions have indulged, and which were necessary to give even the semblance of justice to their cause, will powerfully turn the tide of publick sentiment against them, and in favour of those benevolent and devoted men, whose pious labours, under the divine blessing, are elevating degraded heathen to all the blessings of civilization, and to all the high hopes and expectancies of sincere believers in Christ.

SHORT NOTICES OF RECENT PUBLICATIONS.
MENTAL DISCIPLINE, OR HINTS ON
THE CULTIVATION OF INTELLEC-
TUAL AND

MORAL HABITS; addressed particularly to Students in Theology and young Preachers. By Henry Foster Burder, M.A. Andover. Printed by Flagg & Gould. 1827. pp. 126.

This neat little volume is replete with sound, seasonable, and pious advice, to young preachers and students in theology. It contains nothing which can be considered new, and very little in the way of reasoning or discussion; but it embodies in a small space, much valuable practical matter, expressed in a perspicuous, pleasing style, and enriched with quotations from many pious and distinguished authors. The advice given is such as, in general, we entirely approve; both as it relates to intellectual and moral improvement. It is a book which cannot fail to produce a salutary effect on the serious, can

did mind, and will be a convenient manual for students of theology. It is pleasing therefore to observe, that a handsome edition of this little work has just issued from the Andover press, which deserves much praise for the service it has rendered to literature in this country, and for the neat and accurate manner, in which the typographical part has been executed.

This small volume, together with Dr. Miller's late work, ON CLERICAL MANNERS AND HABITS, ought to be in the hands of all young men, who are preparing for the gospel ministry. And as there is no doubt, that the little volume now under consideration will fall into the hands of the students of the important theological institution where it has been reprinted; so it is gratifying to learn, that the Rev. Dr. Codman, of Dorchester, already so favourably known to the publick for his liberality, has pre

sented one hundred copies of this work to the Theological Seminary at Princeton, for the benefit of the students at that place. We trust that it will come also into the hands of all our young clergymen, as its contents relate as much to the pastor as the student. This work consists of three parts. The following are the subjects treated, and proposed in the form of counsels, or advice.

PART I.

Cultivation of those Intellectual Habits which will facilitate the acquisition of Knowledge.

1. Form a correct estimate of your own powers.

2. Regard study not only as it bears on future pursuits, but as it promotes the improvement of the mind.

3. Give an undivided and vigorous attention to every intellectual pursuit.

4. Attain precise and clear ideas on every subject.

5. Discriminate between true and false reasoning.

6. Acquire the habit of strict and diligent investigation.

7. Use the assistance of others, but not so as to supersede your own efforts.

8. Be desirous to have your defects pointed out.

9. Form a judicious plan of study, and prosecute it diligently. 10. Guard against such mental habits as may be prejudicial.

11. On all subjects aim to arrive at general principles.

12. Be able to express the result of your inquiries in your own

words.

PART II.

Cultivation of Mental Habits with a view of the communication of Knowledge in the Christian Ministry.

1. Importance of still pursuing plans of improvement, after termi

nating the course of academick study.

2. The course of study to be pursued in the earlier stages of the ministry.

3. Best method of conducting direct preparation for the pulpit.

PART III.

Cultivation of those Moral Habits which relate to the discharge of Pastoral Duties.

1. Reflect on the importance of personal religion.

2. Aim at purity of motive. 3. Repress feelings of vanity and pride.

4. Make the grand points in religion prominent, in your dis

courses.

5. Aim at seriousness and earnestness of manner.

6. Let a deep sense of responsibility secure fidelity.

7. Discriminate between the two great classes of characters.

8. Make pointed appeals to the

heart and conscience.

9. Do not aim unsuitably at originality.

10. Study the best way of access to the heart.

11. Derive benefit to yourself from the subject on which you are about to preach.

12. Attach due importance to the devotional parts of worship.

13. Desire and expect success. the Spirit. 14. Depend on the influence of

15. Adopt the best methods of conveying religious instruction to the young.

16. Regulate on just principles the time devoted to pastoral visits. 17. Cultivate spirituality of mind. 18. Cultivate zeal for the interests of religion at home and abroad.

19. Propose the character of Paul as your model. 20. Guard against a party spirit. 21. Do full justice to other mi

nisters.

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24. Guard against levity.

25. Cherish the strictest purity. 26. Cultivate a delicate sense of honour.

27. Remember the importance of discretion.

28. Be courteous.

29. Be punctual.

to think they will injure his production far more than they commonly do. When we see a man in a slovenly dress, the first impression may be to his disadvantage; but when he begins to talk, if we find he is very sensible, and interesting, and instructive, his dress is soon but little regarded. It is the very same with a book, or a pamphlet. We, whose lot it is to open a good many, sometimes find very little sense in pages of fine paper, and

30. Do not hastily abandon a elegant print, and perfect spelling, station of usefulness.

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AND GLORY OF A NATION. A Sermon preached in the Representa tive Hall, at Indianapolis, Indiana; December 31st, 1826; by Baynard R. Hall, Principal of the State Seminary, Bloomington. Published by request. Smith & Bolton, Printers. 12mo. pp. 23. With a copy of this sermon we received the following communica

tion from the author.

"The history of this sermon is briefly

this-At the suggestion of one of our senators, a trustee also of the State Seminary, who furnished the text, I prepared and preached the sermon-It was heard with attention, and the next day a request was made for its publication, by a committee on behalf of a very considerable number of both houses. Its printing followed. As however I was absent from

Indianapolis at the time of its publication, the sermon appears with numerous

typographical errors, and in a very insig

nificant form-I leave you, sir, to decide whether the appearance and the sermon are mutually worthy of each other."

The typographical dress of this discourse is certainly not calculated to recommend it. The errors of the press, which are numerous, afford the principal cause of complaint; and they are, as every one knows who has had occasion to complain of them, not a little vexatious-much more so, we believe, to the author than they commonly are to the reader. An author is apt

and correct pointing; and sometimes we find sterling sense, in pages of an exactly opposite character. Now we would infinitely rather meet with the latter kind of pamphlets, than the former: And from the western part of our country, we do not unfrequently meet with them. We say this because it is true; and because we wish our western brethren not to think that the coarse paper, and imperfect typography, and duodecimo form of their pamphlets, will cause them to be slighted. All these will grow better in time; and in the mean time, let them send us such sermons as the one before.us, and such pamphlets, and small publications of various other kinds, as we have occasionally seen-rich in thought, in argument strong, in arrangement lucid, and in expression forcible, although a little incorrect or unpolished-and we will not complain, but receive them thankfully and esteem them highly.

About a year and a half ago, we had occasion to celebrate a sermon preached by another young clergyman at Indianapolis, in much the same circumstances as those which attended the delivery of the one we now notice. It is surely an indication of the most encouraging kind, in reference to the moral and literary prospects of our new states, that they have some such preachers (we wish the number was greater) as Bush and Hall; that these preachers are requested to

deliver discourses before their governors and legislators; that the discourses are able, faithful and pious; and that those who hear them request their publication; and, as we may suppose, distribute the copies extensively among the people.

The text of the present discourse is-Prov. xiv. 34-Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is the reproach of any people.

The distribution for the treatment of this text, so appropriate to the occasion of the discourse, is "to show

I. Several ways in which righteousness exalteth a nation, and sin is its reproach.

II. Several modes of promoting national righteousness."

Both these divisions are well illustrated. But instead of giving a dry analysis of particulars, we will make an extract or two from each division; and if all the rulers of our land could hear and would regard the truths contained in these quotations, it were well for them and for our country.

The first division is closed as follows

"Righteousness exalts a nation in stability, whilst sin tends to its utter sub

version.

Mutability is a name impressed upon every thing earthly. It pertains in a peculiar manner to the existence of nations. The seeds of decay, or change, are every where strewed around: and, however powerful in war, affluent in riches, fertile in resources, or prudent in council; how ever renowned for the splendour and extent of their conquests, the greatness and magnificence of their cities, or the wisdom, valour, and ingenuity of their inhabitants, nations like men have, in succession, arisen and flourished, declined and perished. Hence exists a moral probability, that a similar destiny awaits the present empires and governments of this world. But is there in the nature of things an absolute necessity for such a result? Can no human prudence or conduct prevent, or retard this fate? Can nothing, for example, perpetuate to the remotest period of time, with no material alteration, the name, the language, the customs and the religion of our Own

happy republic? To these questions there is but one answer: if any thing can preserve the republic, it is the habitual, universal, and permanent righteousness of the people.

"The ruin of most states and king. doms may be traced to one dominant cause their iniquity. Sin sows the seeds

of intestine discord, and civil commetion; sin relaxes the nerves and sinews of governments, and saps the foundations of empires; sin exposes a country to its enemies, and betrays its armies and bulwarks; and, finally, sin provokes Je minion, or to blut out their name from hovah to deliver a people to foreign do. the catalogue of nations. We may not talk of the prowess of armies, of invinci ble phalanxes, of veteran legions, of able generals, of proud fleets, or of skilful navigators; we may not talk idly of any means of human warfare, when the Al mighty Potentate arises in his majesty to chastise a rebellious nation. The mar shalled hosts of hell and earth united, in opposition to his lightest word, would be but as the chaff before the whirlwind. The kingdoms of the world are his: "and all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doth according to his will in the army of Heaven and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, among the inhabitants of the earth: and

what doest thou ?”.

"In the full confidence of victory the army of Egypt followed the timid Israel ites into the Red Sea. "The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil, my lust shall be satisfied upon them, I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them." But behold in the morning watch the Lord looked upon the enemy: "and the waters returned and covered the chariots and the horsemen, all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them." Thus easily can the Lord destroy the proudest of his foes. From the sacred history it is also manifest, that the ruin of other nations was consequent upon national sin; and hence Moses in foretelling the fatal effects of such conduct to his people, uses the following striking language: 'I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto ye go to possess it.'

"On the other hand, it may be shown from the Bible that the throne is estab lished by righteousness.'-Hence, to secure the protection of God is the surest way of transmitting our blessings and pri vileges to posterity. National supremacy and permanency were promised to the obedient Israelites: it is not irrational to

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