ture and domestic manufactures are daily improving. At the late meetings many ladies have obtained premiums for their laudable exertions in the useful arts. Their patriotism and industry deserve the highest praise.

FOREIGN.

Mr. I. W. WHITTAKER, of St. John's College, Cambridge, has in the press a Critical Examination of Mr. BELLAMY'S translation of Genesis: comprising a refutation of his calumnies against the English translation of the Bible

DOMESTIC.

At an ordination held in Christ Church, in Duanesburgh, N. Y. on Thursday the 10th of September last, by the Right Rev. Bishop HOBART, the Rev. N. F. BRUCE, Deacon, was admitted to the order of Priests; and Messrs. C. M'CABE, and INTREPID MORSE, to the order of Deacons. The Presbytery of Jersey held their semi-annual meeting in October, at Elizabethtown. Six young men were licensed to preach the gospel. Several are preparing for their licenciate.

On Thursday the 8th October, at Christ Church in Philadelphia, the Rev. NATHANAEL BOWEN, D. D. was consecrated to the office of Bishop, for the diocese of South-Carolina, by the Right Rev. Bishop WHITE, of Pennsylvania, as presiding Bishop, assisted by Bishop HOBART, of New-York; KEMP, of Maryland; and CROES, of New-Jersey.

An elegant Unitarian, or First Independent Church, has been lately erected in Baltimore, under the superintendence of GODEFROY. It is said that this superb edifice will compare with any public building in the United States.

The Governor of Pennsylvania has recommended the nineteenth inst. to be observed throughout that state as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer. The Governor of Massachusetts has set apart the third day of December next, to be also observed for that purpose, throughout that Commonwealth.

In October, the Rev. GEORGE KEELY was inducted into the office of Pastor of the Baptist Church and Society, in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

American Bible Society.

NOTICE.

As some Bible Institutions, having pro fessedly other objects, in addition to that of promoting the diffusion of the Sacred Scriptures, have recently declared themselves auxiliary to the American Bible Society, evidently under an incorrect impression of the principles upon which they could be admitted as such; and as others, in distant places, may, in like manner, be formed under the same mistaken views, the Board of Managers deem it advisable publicly to make known, that by the first Article of the Constitution of the American Bible Society, it is declared, that its "sole object shall be to encourage a wider circulation of the Holy Scriptures, without note or comment; and that conformably to the third Article of the same Constitution, the privileges of an Auxiliary can be granted to such Societies only, as 66 agree to place their surplus revenue, after supplying their own districts with Bibles, at the disposal of this Society." These being fundamental principles, and considered of vital importance to the National Society, the Managers deem them especially necessary to form the basis of that connexion, by which other Bible Societies can be associated with them on the footing of auxiliaries, and be entitled to the privileges arising from that connexion.

The Managers therefore think it proper to state, that no Society shall be considered as having become an auxiliary, until it shall have officially communicated to the Board, that its sole object is to promote the circulation of the Holy Scrip

N. B. Bibles and Testaments are sold by the Society, to all Bible Societies not the estimated cost prices;

mone redditum, interprete Theodoro Beza, et jam ultimo ab eo recognitum; cui ex adverso additur ejusdem Novi Testamenti, ex vetutissimâ translatione Syrâ Latina translatio Immanuelis Tremellii, conjuncta notis ad linguæ et rerum intelligentiam; Franciscus Junius recensuit, auxit, illustravitque. Francofurdi, apud Claudium Marnium et Joannem Aubrium;

and

cent, discount, from the said prices. Donations to the Biblical Library, Aug.

1818.

1, Presented by Gen. Chauncey WhitHesey, of Middletown, Connecticut

BIBLIA SACRA-Vetus Testamentum, in quartis partibus, Latinum recens ex Hebrew factum, brevibusque scholiis, ad verborum interpretationem verumque methodum pertinentibus, illustratum, ab Immanuele Tremellio et Francisco Junio :Libri Apocryphi, sive Appendix Testamenti Veteris ad Canonem priscæ Ecclesæ adjecta, Latinaque recens e Græco sermone facta, et notis brevibus illustrata, per Franciscum Junium :-Testamentum Novum e Græco archetypo, Latino ser

8vo. MDXC. In tomo uno religata. 2. By the same

LE NOVEAU TESTAMENT, traduit en Francois selon l'edition vulgate, avec les differences du Grec; nouvelle et derniere edition, revue et corrigee trés exactement. 12mo. A Mons. chez Gaspard Migeo.—MDCLXXIII. Avec privilege et approbation.

3. By Mr. James Eastburn

English Bible, quarto, black letter, printed by Christopher Barber, 1580, with two right profitable, and fruitful concord

ances.

By Mr. Gaius Ferm

English Bible, quarto, London, printed by Robert Barber, 1611, with the Psalms in metre, 2 tunes.

EUROPE.

THE of s undergone THE political aspect of GREAT BRIno recent change. The discontented manufacturers of Manchester have not yet returned quietly to their occupations, but the general condition of the country is represented to be prosperous. The public revenue for the year 1818 is stated to exceed that for the year 1817 by $8,000,000. The British navy, also, is said to be in better condition for service; and to contain a greater proportion of first rate men of war now, than at any former period.

In FRANCE, the government appears to be preparing for the evacuation of the army of occupation. A decree has been issued for the enrolment of 80,000 men in the different departments, from which 40,000 were to be detailed for active service, and distributed among the 86 legions of the monarchy. It is stated that the French ministry have determined on excluding from the ports of France the Buenos Ayrean armed vessels, but admitting merchantmen, under that flag. The grain crop in France has been short, on account of the general drought.

Ferdinand, of SPAIN, is making great assist him to reduce the south to exertions to induce the allied powers to

to submission. A note delivered by the cabinet of Madrid to the Allied Sovereigns on the 12th June last, contains the following bases of negociation in regard to the South American provinces. 1. A general amnesty for all insurgents as soon as they have submitted. 2. Admission of Americans, of proper qualifications, to all employments in common with the European Spaniards. 3. A commercial regulation of these provinces with foreign States upon free principles, and conformable with the present political situation of these countries and Europe. 4. A sincere disposition, on the part of his Catholic Majesty, to promote all the measures, which, in the course of the negociations, may be proposed to him by the allies, and may be compatible with his rights and dignity. The negociation, on the above bases, is expected to take place at the Congress about to assemble at Aix la Chapelle.

In GERMANY, the centre of popular irritation appears to be Saxony; both king and people are vehement in their com

plaints against the late political partition of their country. The old government of Saxony was mild, and the present king is beloved by his subjects; so that the arbitrary character of the Prussian government, to which a large portion of the Saxon territories are subjected, appears doubly odious. The population of all Germany is estimated at upwards of 30,000,000 of souls.

The king of SWEDEN, (Bernadotte) has received the condolence of Louis XVIII. upon the death of his predecessor, and replied to it in the fullest spirit of amity. The Norwegians, by a decree recently passed, are to enjoy in Sweden all the rights of native subjects, upon petition to the king.

The Emperor of RUSSIA seems not disposed to enter into hostilities, at present, with the Sublime Porte; having directed his Minister at Constantinople, to lay before the Divan a recapitulation of the subjects in controversy between the two Empires; but to leave it at the option of the Grand Seignior, whether to enter on the discussion of them now, or to refer them to a more convertent period.

The Emperor has, also, given orders to collect all the special laws of the three

German Provinces in his States, Courland, Livonia, and Esthonia, in order that they may be amalgamated into a code of laws, to which will be given, as far as possible, a necessary uniformity.

Gen. Count Witgenstein has taken the command of the Russian army on the Turkish frontier, in lieu of count Benningsen, who has quitted the service of the Emperor.

cloths imported into Russia, has been A new regulation of the duties on made, highly favourable to the Prussian manufactures, of which the English have made much complaint.

AMERICA.

Spanish America.-Nothing of particular importance appears to have taken place in the field, recently, in the provinces; but the cause of independence is undoubtedly gaining in the minds of men, and the course of events, operating upon public opinion, is gradually strengthening the hands and encouraging the hearts of the patriots. This was to be expected. It might as well be attempted to dam up the Amazon, as to think, now, of reducing the Spanish provinces to quiet subjection to the sovereignty of Spain.

NEW-HAMPSHIRE.

THE new State-House, in Concord has

been finished at an expense of only about 60,000; and it is said to be a fine monument of American architecture, and an honour to New-Hampshire.

The Cheshire cattle show and fair was held on the 7th October. It was attended by a great concourse of the people, and premiums were awarded for various animals of superior excellence, and for many articles of excellent domestic manufacture; as well as for sundry products of agriculture. This meeting has been emphatically called "a proud day for the farmers." The Rocking ham Agricultural Society held its meeting on the 15th October.

MASSACHUSETTS.

The annual cattle show was held in Berkshire on the 7th October. This must be considered as the parent institution of about fifty others, which now exist in the United States-and the names of its founders are dear to the patriotic heart; for sweet are the works of peace. The display of animals, products of agriculture, and of domestic manufactures, far exceeded that of any preceding year.

On Tuesday the 13th October, the cattle

country with faithfulness aud vigour, Col. O'Brien shone conspicuous. The deep interest which he always took in whatever concerned the well-being of his country during the revolutionary contest, as well as in every succeeding period of its concerns, entitles his memory to the love and veneration of his countrymen. His undaunted bravery and resolution; his generosity and benevolence; his gentlemanlike deportment; and his ardent love of country, while they secured him the warm esteem and friendship of those with whom he associated, and to whom he was personally known, rendered his character peculiarly interesting to his countrymen at large.

"It was Col. O'Brien who, if not the first, was one of the first that dared to encounter the overwelming naval power of England at the commencement of the revolution, He it was who was among the first to teach his countrymen that the cause of independence must be supported at all hazards; that the same bravery and resolution which inspired an attempt to throw off the yoke of foreign power were necessary to insure a permanency in the measure, and establish the liberties of his country. It was he who taught his countrymen, by his example, to meet the enemy on the element where they boasted of the most power, and pointed out to them the path which led them to the acquisition of an imperishable name. Although Col. O'Brien could not boast of victories as splendid as those of a Hull, a Decatur, a Bainbridge; of a Jones, a Porter, a Perry, or a M'Donnough, he could boast of making the proud flag of England yield, for the first time, to American bravery and the cause of independence.

"We have it not in our power to detail all the services Col. O'Brien has rendered to his country. We have but few facts within our possession. The following is an extract from a small pamphlet lately published on our Naval History. It gives a few incidents of his first essay in the cause of liberty. His succeeding actions were many and serviceable.

"Soon after the battle of Lexington, a British tender, with two sloops under her convoy, arrived at Machias. Their object was to obtain a supply of ship timber. This the patriotic inhabitants of the place refused them. Upon this the commander of the tender anchored opposite the town, and threatened to burn it down if his commands were not instantly complied with. Captain O'Brien immediately headed a party of Americans, who took possession of one of the British sloops, within gunshot of the tender. They then ordered the tender to strike, which she refused, when they commenced so brisk a fire upon her, that she was forced to cut her cables, and with the other sloop proceeded to sea. Capt. O'Brien pursued with 32 men, on board the captured sloop, and succeeded in getting possession of the tender by boarding. The loss on both sides

was about twenty men killed and wounded. The British tender mounted 4 guns and 14 swivels. Her crew consisted of 36 men. Her captain was killed in the action. With the guns of the tender, and others he had purchased, Capt. O'Brien fitted out a privateer, mounting 8 carriage guns and 19 swivels, having on board a crew of 42 men. He proceeded on a cruise. Of this the governor of Halifax was soon informed, who immediately ordered out two armed schooners to capture him. Each of the schooners had on board upwards of 40 men. Capt. O'Brien, meeting them in the Bay of Fundy, captured one of them by boarding before the other could come alongside to her assistance. The other also was taken by him. Both were brought safe to Machias. Capt. O'Brien conducted the prisoners to Cambridge, and delivered them to Gen. Washington, who opproved his conduct, and recommended him to the Massachusetts government to be appointed to a naval command. He was accordingly appointed to command the two prizes he had taken. The one he named the Liberty, the other the Diligent. Each mounted 8 carriage guns.'

CONNECTICUT.

The new constitution for this state has been adopted by a majority of 1554 votes. The legislature met on the 3d October.

Hartford cattle fair and show.-From 2000 to 2600 substantial farmers attended on this interesting occasion on the 14th inst. The number and variety of fine cattle exhibited far exceeded the expectations of the public. Many articles of domestic manufacture were produced, some of which were of a superior quality. A ploughing match took place, and premiums were distributed. Several farms had been viewed, and some light thrown on the subject of rotation of

semblage of people was numerous the exhibition of animals, and various products of agriculture and manufactures, was extensive and highly interesting; and premiums were liberally distributed. Elkanah Watson de livered an appropriate address-Gov. Clinton, also pronounced one in favour of agriculture. An agricultural society has been organized in the county of Chenango, and Uri Tracy, esq. elected president.

The first annual cattle show and exhibit of domestic manufactures, was held in Oneida county, on the 1st inst. After appropriate exercises in the church, the premiums were declared-200 diplomas for members were delivered. The assembly was very numerous and respectable; the ceremonies pleasing.

Statement of meats sold at the four principal markets in the city of New-York, from January 1, to September 30, 1818.

Fly Market Washington Catharine Centre,

Beeves Calves. Sheep. Hogs. 4402 9105 19,154 1725 3168 5549 14,412 605 3616 5210 14,364 617 1186 4357

332

60

Total 11,913 21041 52,307 2722 The above is a true copy of the returns of the deputy clerks of the different markets.

PENNSYLVANIA.

Salt works have been recently established at Meadville, upon some newly discovered salt springs. The importation of salt into the western counties of this state, from the Onondaga salt works has amounted to $100,000 in a year.

MARYLAND.

An elegant Church.-A large Unitarian, or first Independent Church lately erected in Baltimore, under the superintendence of the celebrated architect Godefroy, will compare, it is said, with any public building in the United States. One of the Baltimore papers gives a full description of this superb edifice, of which our readers will be able to form some idea from the following representation of the pulpit:

"The pulpit is in imitation of the antique Rostrum; it rests upon a double square base, the first of verd antique marble of Connecticut, the second of white Italian marble; the latter is decorated on its front with a bronze ornament, imitated from the antique. The body of the pulpit, which is semi-circular, is made of bird's eye marble. It is ascended by eight steps on each side, enclosed by a ballustrade of an imposing style, the base of which is of the same verd antique marble. On the landing places on each side are to be armed chairs in the Grecian style, ornamented with bronze, for the accommodation of visiting ministers."

The organ is described representing a colossal antique lyre, the large pipes imitating the strings; two Egyptian columns enclose the whole, the pipes forming their shafts. VOL. IV.-No. 1.

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Amount of Inspections in the City of Balti more, during the quarter ending the 30th of September, 1818.

164,221 bbls. wheat flour, 6,452 half bbls. do. 924 bbls. rye do. 601 casks corn meal, 959 do. beef, 96 half bbls. do. 1,439 bbls. pork, 10 half bbls. do. 5,905 bbls. herrings, 77 half bbls. do. 177 bbls, shad, 1,113 do. mackarel, 33 half do. do. 204 bbls. alewives, 253 kegs butter, 482 do. lard, 759 large casks domestic liquors, 2,429 small do. do. 569 casks of foreign liquors, 249 large casks oil, 267 small do. do. 704 ullages.

NORTH-CAROLINA.

Raleigh, Sept. 25, 1818.-The works which the commissioners of the city have had on hand for about three years, are at length completed, and the city is furnished with a regular and constant supply of water, (in addition to their pumps and neighbouring springs,) which fills three reservoirs placed under ground in different parts of the city, containing about 8,000 gallons, besides supplying several hydrants in convenient situations, affording water sufficient for culinary and other purposes, and a supply always in readiness, in cases of fire.

The water is conveyed from springs nearly a mile and a half distant in wooden pipes. No source of water in the vicinity being of sufficient height to pass into the city by its own gravity, it became necessary to have recourse to machinery. After running about half a mile, therefore, this spring water enters a propelling engine, worked by a water wheel, (turned by a stream from the Rocky Branch connected through wooden trunks for about 600 yards,) which keeps in constant motion four forcing pumps that raise the water 110 feet into a tower about 600 yards distant, whence it descends by its own gravity to a reservoir in the state house yard, (an elevated situation,) a distance of 1200 yards; from whence the other parts of the city are supplied.

These works, which have been constructed under the direction of that ingenious mechanic Mr. Jacob Lasm, (formerly of Bethany, but now of this city,) do credit both to the artist and to the citizens who have effected such desirable objects. as they not only evince considerable mechanical skill, but a determination in the inhabitants of Raleigh to spare no expense or exertions to render the city not only a pleasant and healthy, but a safe and comfortable residence.

GEORGIA.

From the Milledgville Journal, Sept. 15.

Sharp Shooting-A shooting match between a party of gentlemen from Baldwin, and another from Jones, with rifles, 100 yards, three on a side, for $1500, com merced near this place on Thursday last, and continued, with various success till late on Saturday evening. The latter beat every match-one with ease, the other two