contemplate. Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to

do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave, whither thou goest.'"

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. We are happy to state, that the Rev. William Jowett, in the course of the last month, together with his family, set out to resume his station in the Mediterranean. He travels through France, and purposes staying a few days at Paris, to consult the libraries and make other arrangements conducive to his great work. From Paris he proceeds to Marseilles, whence he will embark by the earliest conveyance for Malta. His health has been much benefited by the residence in England, though not restored to its former degree of vigour.

A special Meeting of the Church Missionary Society was convened a few days previous to his departure, when the in

REV. WILLIAM JOWETT. structions of the Committee were addressed by the Secretary to Mr. Jowett, and the Rev. Mr. Sawyer, and Messrs. Maisch and Reichard, two German missionaries, who, together with Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer, will proceed at the earliest opportunity to the East Indies. Mr. Jowett, Mr. Sawyer, and Mr. Maisch on behalf of himself and his colleague, severally replied, as the respective parts of the instructions were concluded. They then were addressed in à most admirable and appropriate manner by the Rev. W. Dealtry, Rector of Clapham, and were solemnly commended to God in prayer, by the Assistant Secretary.

LONDON SOCIETY FOR EDUCATING NATIVE IRISH IN THEIR OWN

TONGUE.

A MEETING was held at Freemasons' Hall, March 25, to form an Auxiliary Society in London, in aid of that established in Ireland, for the above purpose. The Hon. and Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Gloucester was called to the Chair; when the Bishop of Norwich, the Lords Lifford, Gosford, and Calthorpe, Sir Thos. Baring, Sir Claudius Stephen Hunter, William Wilberforce, Esq. M. P. Joseph Butterworth, Esq. M. P. the Hon. C. Shore, R. H. Trant, Esq. Lieut. Gordon, the Rev. Messrs. Sirr, Woodd, Webster, &c. respectively addressed the Meeting.

It appears from the statements made on this occasion, that above two millions of the Irish nation are ignorant of the English language; that very few of the Protestant Clergy can speak Irish; and that, therefore, all these poor people are necessarily left to the instruction of the very lowest Catholic priests; that the Irish people are, generally

speaking, very desirous of instruction, though their hostility to every thing English renders them unwilling to learn that language; that many Roman Catholics are highly favourable to these schools, though almost the only books in the Irish tongue are the Bible and Prayer-Book; that, though several of these schools are situated in disturbed districts, no one has been in the least interrupted; that the Society usually require persons learning in their schools to engage that they will in return teach others also, an engagement which appears to be faithfully fulfilled; and that this Institution does in fact embrace at once the character of a Bible, missionary, tract, and school society, and is therefore every way deserving of and entitled to public support.

Subscriptions are received by Messrs. Drummonds, Charing Cross; the Rev. G. Mutter, Vincent Square, Westminster, &c.

ANNIVERSARIES OF RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES.

The ANNUAL SERMON will be preached before the CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY, on MONDAY Evening, the 29th of APRIL, at St. Bride's Church, by the Rev. Marmaduke Thompson, of Madras. The GENERAL MEETING will be held at Freemasons' Hall, on the following Day.

On WEDNESDAY, the 1st of MAY, THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY will hold their ANNUAL MEETING at Freemasons' Hall.

The ANNIVERSARY SERMON of the PRAYER-BOOK AND HOMILY SOCIETY will be preached on the same Evening, at Christ Church, Newgate Street, by the Rev. Edward Burn, M. A. Minister of St. Mary's, Birmingham. The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING -will be held at Stationers' Hall, on the following Day, Thursday, the 2d of May.

The ANNIVERSARY MEETING of the LONDON SOCIETY for the Conversion of the Jews is announced for FRIDAY, the 3d of MAY. But the ANNUAL SERMON will be preached on the 18th of April, at the Church of St. Paul, Covent Garden, by the Rev. G. S. Faber, B. D. Rector of Long Newton, Durham; and Author of Dissertations on the Prophecies.

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REGISTER OF EVENTS.

HOME.

THE proceedings of Parliament have been far less animated, and much less important in their bearings, this Session, than for several preceding ones. We cannot regret this, when we remember the lamentable nature of several of the subjects which have formerly occupied their attention.

But the subject which most deserves, and which indeed most demands their consideration, is, the state of the Agriculturists. It does not, however, appear, that in the multitude of counsellors there is found sufficient wisdom to effect that, which probably time only can effect-the restoration of something like an equilibrium between the various great interests of the country.

Parliament can neither raise the price of corn on the one hand, nor yet exempt us, on the other, from the payment of the stipulated interest for the immense sums borrowed during, the war for the defence of the country. The prices of produce are now lower than in 1792. But while thirty-two millions are annually demanded for the defrayment of the interest on the national debt, five millions more for the reduction of that debt, and several millions further for the half-pay and pensions of our retired and wounded warriors' -how is it possible for the taxes to be brought down to the scale of 1792?

Falliation, therefore, and some measures of relief, seem to be all that is possible. Reduction of every unnecessary expense, and diminution even of needful ones, economy in every method and shape, is demanded, and is also, we trust, endeavoured. The lessened expense of the army and navy we last month referred to. And in the civil departments a new plan of superannuation is proposed, by which an 200,0001. and a future one of 170,000l. more will be effected. however, the gift of our Sovereign to his people. Out of 300,000l. appropriated to the support of the personal splendour of the office, a tenth, or thirty thousand pounds, is voluntarily resigned by His Majesty.

immediate saving of Part of this sum is,

The House of Commons, although apparently satisfied with the attempts that have been made, yet do not fail to urge the work of economy even further. A majority of forty-five has determined on the dismissal of two of the Lords of the Admiralty.

The plan for the reduction of the interest on the Five per Cent. Stock has fully succeeded; and 1,400,000/. has thereby been taken from the national expenditure.

The subject of the state of IRELAND, in which outrages and murders have now become too deplorably common to excite much attention, will be brought before Parliament very shortly. The Corporation of Waterford have lately petitioned for a revision of the system of the collection of tithes; and offered to sacrifice their interest in thirteen parishes, to forward the adoption of whatever plan might appear expedient. The Duke of Devonshire, in presenting their petition, added the like offer relative to the tithes of twenty parishes of which he is patron.

FOREIGN,

FRANCE appears to have been considerably disturbed during the last month. Tumults at Paris, and trifling plots and insurrections in the provinces, have caused some alarm. From the price, however, which the national funded securities continue to obtain, it is evident that little danger is apprehended by those best acquainted with the real circumstances of the nation.

The SPANISH Cortes have appointed Gen. Riego, one of the chiefs of the revolution, their President. Their proceedings, however, appear to be of a temperate character. The new Ministry consists of some of the most moderate of their number.

Alternate reports of peace and war between RUSSIA and TURKEY continue to be propagated. The public have become so accustomed to them, that they now excite little interest. It seems, however, certain that the rebellious ALI has been decapitated, and that his reduction has strengthened the arms of the Sultan by the release of the forces employed against him.

Notices and Acknowledgments.

The second part of the Life of Huss; Whisper from the Grave; Aliquis; W.; are received, and will be inserted.

We shall be happy to insert some parts of the Obituary of Miss R.; the whole would occupy too much room.

We have received poetical communications of various merit from F.-EleanorH. E. E.-O.-C. H. &c. As a general rule, we must request correspondents of this description to abridge their productions as much as possible. Short poems can often be inserted, when longer ones, though of equal merit, are necessarily laid aside.

Thoughts on Eternity-J. N. Y.-Anna-A. Z.-H.-and Shill, are under consideration.

Litoreus arrived too late for insertion this month; we shall be happy to hear from him at his leisure.

We regret the circumstance to which HUMILIS alludes; the difficulties of effecting any thing on such points are much greater than he seems to apprehend: if any thing can be done, it must be by private application, not by public discussion.

We are obliged to Gulielmus for his suggestions; but having the works at hand to which he refers, we need not trouble him to perform the service he has so kindly offered. We shall be happy to receive the sequel of Diλaλn0ns' communication.

Messrs. Titus, Cephas, and Co. are perfectly welcome to address us through any other medium which they may think proper. We did not for one moment imagine that they would either approve of or benefit by our suggestions: the answer in our last, as well as the present, was written for the benefit of others rather than of them.

The information of Ignotus is cither true or false. If true, we can only mourn over the occasion which is given to enemies to blaspheme; if false, we leave it to himself to determine the punishment which such a communication deserves. But whether true or false, the pages of the Christian Guardian must not be made a vehicle for proclaiming individual failings or even vices. If Christian principles were not sufficient to restrain us, common prudence would suggest that the publication of such details might expose us to the danger of a residence in the King's Bench or at Ilchester gaol, &c.; and we would advise Ignotus not to indulge in writing such epistles, lest the activity of the Post Office should one day drag him from his concealment, and place him in a disgraceful and dangerous situation.

The new and corrected Edition of the Rev. Thos. Scott's Commentary on the Bible is announced to appear on the 8th of this month.

The Rev. E. Bickersteth's Treatise on the Lord's Supper, designed as a Guide and Companion to the holy Communion, is just published in one Volume, Twelves. Also The Life of the Rev. John William Fletcher, late Vicar of Madeley, Shropshire. By the Rev. R. Cox, of Bridgenorth. In one small Volume.

Sermons on the Nature and Effects of Repentance and Faith. By the Rev. Jas. Carlile.
The French Protestant, a Tale, by the Author of the Italian Convert.
The Life of Captain James Neil. By the Rev. George Barclay.

A new Edition of the Church Catechism illustrated, in a Series of Scriptural Illustrations of its various Doctrines. In a neat Pocket Volume, containing upwards of Four Thousand Texts of Scripture.

Mental Discipline; or Elements of Self-improvement. By the Rev. Thos. Finch.
A twelfth Edition of the Rev. Robert Hall's Sermon for the Princess Charlotte.
The following new Works are in the Press.

A Life of the late Rev. Thomas Scott, Rector of Aston Sandford. Including a Nar-
rative drawn up by himself, and copious Extracts from his Correspondence. By John
Scott, M. A. Vicar of North Ferriby, and Minister of St. Mary's, Hull.
Sermons, by the Rev. R. P. Buddicom, of Liverpool. In two Volumes, Twelves.
A third Volume of the Remains of Henry Kirke White.
Oriental Literature, a Sequel to "Oriental Customs."

Edited by R. Southey, Esq. By the Rev. S. Burder, M.A.

Sermons on the Book of Genesis. By the Rev. W. Bassett, Curate of Brandon, Suffolk. In 2 Vols. 12mo.

The Life of the Viscountess Glenorchy. By Thos. Snell Jones, D. D. of Edinburgh. The Scripture Character of God; or, Discourses on the Divine Attributes. By H. F. Burder, M. A.

Sacred Lyrics. By James Edmeston. Vol. III.

Popery the Mystery of Babylon; or, the Abominations of the Church of Rome. By a beneficed Clergyman of the Church of England, and a Graduate of Cambridge.

A second Volume of the Rev. Charles Davy's Cottage Sermons.

A Volume of Sermons by the Rev. J. W. Cunningham, Vicar of Harrow.
Two Volumes of Sermons by the Rev. J. Walton, of Halstead.