distance from his dwelling. In addition to this every space near the labourer's cottage has been enclosed, and a portion of it embellished with flowers sufficient to give him a pride in its exterior neatness, and make him exert himself to preserve it upon an equality with the neighbouring gardens.

And now, Sir, may I not ask, without being snubbed as vain, why others should not act upon the principle, which I assure them has proved in every respect, not only gratifying in its results, but actually economical in the progress of it? Why should not each person, according to the circumstances of the parish in which he resides, check at least, if he cannot eradicate the growth of pauperism? Why should not every active clergyman or layman, with slender means, solicit the co-operation of the great landed proprietor, and by that union effect what is so essential to the well-being of all? Addressing myself through "The British Magazine," to readers conversant with rural affairs, I shall be pardoned for submitting to their serious consideration, whether the grand parochial curse of England might not be in numerous instances averted, in all mitigated; and whether land allotments and clothing societies, directed to their full use, may not effect far greater good, in their remote and somewhat indirect consequences, than in their more obvious and immediate results. In conclusion of this long address I will observe, that under the head of pauperism, I do not include the relief which is given to the aged, the sick, the infirm, and the orphan; to them I would be liberal in assistance, and upon them I would wish to affix no stigma; but I freely confess that I am anxious to remove even them from the degrading acceptance of alms from an overseer, and at this very time I am forming a plan, by which I hope to induce the rate-payers in my parish to undertake to relieve certain persons upon our permanent weekly list as objects of private charity, at home, instead of paying them through the overseer. That in this, and in all such matters, many persons may succeed far better than I have done, I have no doubt, for (the truth is declared as an encouragement to others) although I am able to act fortiter in re, I have unfortunately for myself a lack of its desirable accompaniment, the ability to recommend what I propose by the suaviter in modo. The object of this letter must be accepted as an apology for its length, and the illness of the writer, now at Cheltenham in search of health, for some of its deficiencies.

I am, Sir, your obedient servant,

F. L.

(Curate of Farthinghoe.)

P.S. With respect to land allotments, a quarter of an acre has seemed to be the maximum within the ability of the honest labourer to cultivate. The rent should be fair, and by no means so low as to make the land appear to be allotted by way of charity. All rent is deemed a grievance in such a case; my general scale has been half a quarter of an acre to each, at the rent of 37. per acre, free from rates and tithe. This, by the bye, is in addition to a garden at home, which every labourer rents as part of his cottage occupancy.

A View of the Early Parisian Greek Press, including the Lives of the Stephani, Notices of other Contemporary Greek Printers at Paris, and various particulars of the Literary and Ecclesiastical History of their times. By the Rev. W. P. Greswell. Oxford. 1833.

THESE learned and elaborate volumes are recommended most heartily, not only to bibliographers, but also to all critical scholars, to whom it is a great object to know accurately the character of the early Greek printers, and the history of their works. They contain, besides these particulars, very interesting memoirs of Budæus, a defence of Robert Stephens against the charges of Porson; and some valuable remarks on the troublous times during which some of the most remarkable works of the Stephens's were produced.

Village Psalmody. By the Rev. L. Marcus, M.A. London. Monro and May. An excellent collection of about 80 plain tunes; well fitted for country congregations.

A Pastoral Admonition to an Affectionate Flock. By the Rev. C. Simeon. London. Holdsworth and Ball. 1832.

A VERY excellent sermon, on an interesting occasion-the author completing the 50th year of his anniversary. The strong protest against Antinomianism, and the affectionate exhortation to a constant and indissoluble union between faith and practice, deserve especial notice.

A Word of Testimony, or a Corrected Testimony of the Evidence respecting Mr. Irving. London. Douglas. 1832.

THE Controversy about Mr. Irving is one into which this Magazine has purposely declined entering. All that need be said about this book is, that it contains an authenticated account of the charges against Mr. Irving, and his defence, and is, therefore, that which must be used by his friends and foes.

A Discourse delivered at the 16th Anniversary of the Framlingham D. Committee of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. By R. B. Exton, Rector of Athelington, &c. Woodbridge. 1832.

EVEN in these days there is something new. For here is actually a sermon in blank verse, and in blank verse so good, at all events, that it could not be mistaken for prose. Mr Exton does not give one single word in explanation of his reasons for choosing verse instead of prose for his sermon. Nor can it be necessary to say one word against it: when one man departs from the rule which has been followed by tens of thousands for centuries, it is for him to assign his reasons, not for them to defend their own practice. Mr. Exton, by the way, is the author of a very useful book for the Parochial Minister, which, we are happy to see, has reached a third edition. It is called Speculum Gregis, and presents the young Parish Minister with very convenient tables for registering the religious condition of all the families in hi parish.

Not quite new, however, if one understands aright what Evelyn says of Fell, See the Extracts from Evelyn in this Number.

Offences in the Ministry, a Stumbling Block to Christians;' and Religion the Humanizer of Man, and Support of Society: two Visitation Sermons. By Augustus Wm. Hare, Rector of Alton Barnes, Wilts.

BOTH these sermons must be most warmly and earnestly commended to general attention. The first is not only a most valuable exhortation to the clergy to avoid the offences most likely to injure their cause, but is a beautiful specimen of the manner in which a delicate and difficult subject can be handled by a Christian gentleman and scholar, not only without giving offence, but so as to give high gratification to all who read or hear what he says. The offences to which Mr. Hare especially and rightly points attention, are unnecessary separations on account of trifling differences and worldly-mindedness. One can easily imagine how these subjects could be treated so as to offend every body, and please and profit no one. Mr. Hare's Christian feelings and refined taste have enabled him exactly to reverse this operation.

The second Sermon is a very powerful, and, in many respects, original exposure of the doctrine of Expediency.

Selections from the Old Testament; or, the Religion, Morality, and Piety of the Hebrew Scripture; arranged under heads. By Sarah Austin. London : Wilson.

1833.

MRS. AUSTIN's preface is so pleasing and modest as almost to disarm criticism. Nor, in truth, is there any thing to criticise, so to speak, in her work; for what she has undertaken she has done very well. But it is a very doubtful point whether the undertaking is itself well judged. The picking out from the various and very different books of the Old Testament passages containing the same sentiments, and making them up into a continuous series of sentences, so as to form chapters and books, is not one which is free from objection. The one great excellence of the Bible morality is, in truth, the detached form in which it comes, its mixture with events, with reflections, with prophecy, and with warnings. And besides, for many purposes, it is very desirable and necessary to remember, not only a sentiment, but where it is, what gave rise to it, and what it enforces. These benefits are done away with by a selection like this, especially as the references are not given.

Manual of Prayers for the Afflicted. By the Rev. T. H. Horue. London: Cadell. 1833.

THIS is really a very excellent manual of prayers, principally selected from the best of our ancient divines, or else couched entirely in the words of scripture; with a practical essay on affliction, abridged from Sir M. Hale. It may be fairly recommended to general use.

Select Library, Vol. VI. Lives of Eminent Missionaries, Vol. I. By J. Carne, Esq. London: Fisher and Co.

THE lives in this volume are those of Eliot, Ziegenbalg, Schwartz, Hans Egede, some of the early Moravian missionaries,-Kiernander, Hocker, and Andes. They are full of interest. Of the life of that venerable apostle Schwartz nothing need be said; but there are really some of the others scarcely inferior to it in interest, especially that of Eliot, the first preacher to the North American Indians, which is almost a romance. Mr. Carne is a very agreeable writer, and we shall be very glad to see the remaining volumes of his work.

THEOLOGICAL LIBRARY. Vol. III. History of the Reformed Religion in France. By the Rev. E. Smedley. Rivingtons.

THIS volume is one of the most remarkable specimens which the present day

affords of easy, clear, and pleasant narrative. It is well worthy (and one could not say more) of the author of the "History of Venice" in the Family Library, a delightful work indeed. They, too, who look beyond the surface, will find that Mr. Smedley is not only a delightful writer, but a great reader. His notes give ample proof of his industry, of the extent of his researches, and of his wide acquaintance with the best original sources of information. The history is carried down to the tragedy of St. Barthelemi.

A Popular Guide to the Observation of Nature. By R. Mudie. London: Whittaker and Treacher. 1833. (Constable's Miscellany, Vol. LXVII.) THIS Volume should, as the author observes, be rather called Inducements to observe Nature; and he attempts to give this inducement by well-chosen instances of the pleasant instruction which that observation affords. We like both the plan, the choice of observations, and the author's style and

manner.

Biblical Cabinet. Vol. II. Edinburgh: Clark.

THIS volume contains a good essay on the language of Palestine in our Lord's time, by Pfannkuche; another by Planck, on the language of the New Testament; a third by Tholuck, on the interpretation of the Old Testament, in some of which one cannot by any means agree; and a fourth by Beckhaus, on the Tropical Language of the New Testament, of which it is no disparagement to say, that it is very much like most essays on that subject, viz., that it finally leaves all to the reader's good sense and discrimination. It is to be hoped that this undertaking will succeed, especially if the editors can, by such essays as Planck's, turn attention to the criticism of the New Testament, a subject miserably neglected. The Editor would find a good many German essays translated in an American work called the "Biblical Repertory."

Memorials of Oxford. No. II.

THIS second number more than keeps the promise of the first, for instead of three, it has actually five wood cuts, besides two plates from Le Keux's exquisite drawings. The first of these represents one of the most graceful and beautiful buildings of its style-the Chapter House of Christ Church, Oxford. The extraordinary cheapness and the excellence of this work were noticed before.

Address delivered at the commencement of the Medical Session at King's College; Oct. 1st, 1832. By Professor Green.

A MAGAZINE Reviewer occasionally meets with a work of such sterling excellence, that he bitterly regrets his inability to do it justice for want of room. This is especially the case as to Professor Green's lecture. It is a work of a very high order indeed. No doubt, idle people will denounce it as obscure, because it wants no small attention to follow the reasonings by which Professor Green shews the unity of all science-defines what science is-shews how knowledge by observation dwells by the side of it-how the applied real sciences are the offspring of pure science and scientific observation-how the application of science to the needs of a social state constitutes a profession→→ and how the three great professions are bound by a vital connexion. But these reasonings well deserve attention, and too much respect cannot be felt or exprest for the lofty tone and high principles of this remarkable lecturefor the veneration which it displays for religion-for the beauty and goodfeeling of the tribute which it pays to the peculiar advantages of the elder Universities, and the justice and clearness with which it shews what may be expected from an institution like King's College. Nothing better can be

wished to that Institution, which is prospering exceedingly, than the advantage of such Professors as Mr. Green in every department, and nothing would do the public mind more good than the patient consideration of essays like his.

Arrowsmith's Grammar of Modern Geography (with a Praxis), for the use of King's College: 1832.

THE same character may fairly be given of this as of the sister work on Ancient Geography, that they do credit to the name of Arrowsmith, from the accuracy and quantity of the information given, and the excellence of the maps, though necessarily small.

A New History, Description, and Survey of London and Westminster. By W. Smith. London: Wilson. 1832. First Part.

THIS Volume contains a great deal of useful and curious antiquarian matter at a very low price, with a great deal which is interesting on the foundation of London churches, &c. It wants more care and attention in composition, which is often so incorrect and careless as to have neither grammar nor meaning,—a condition in which cheap books must often be. But it is right to say, that though coming from the same office as that tissue of falsehood, the Black Book, and other abominations of the same kind, it appears to contain nothing objectionable in any shape or way.

(With criticisms on the style of By T. K. Hervey. Relfe and

Illustrations of Modern Sculpture. No. II. each subject, and a poetical illustration.) Unwin; Tilt; and Moon, Boys, and Graves. THIS work has been already noticed, and must be noticed again, as one of the most remarkable, at once, for cheapness, splendour, and interest, which has appeared even in these days. The subjects of this number are very pleasingChantrey's Resignation, Baily's Maternal Love, and Thorwaldsen's Hebe. The character given of Mr. Chantrey as of one who looks to his own times, for his subject and his inspiration, is very just. Mr. Chantrey is quite right too. A modern sculptor cannot give us an Apollo, because his feelings cannot be those of an ancient. The extreme beauty and finish of the engravings, the happy choice of the subjects, the justice done to our modern sculptors, and the value both of the prose and poetry, give this work every claim to commendation.

CHURCH REFORM. No. III.

(Continued from No. ix., p. 299.)

WHEN the poet observed that schylus said the same thing twice over, he certainly did not intend any compliment by his observation; and yet, without quixotizing in defence of schylus on that occasion, one may venture to observe, that saying the same thing, not twice, but ten times over again, is very often not only very wise, but very necessary. More especially in times when men are led by their passions, or their fears, to adopt certain conclusions, or certain lines of conduct, they are so utterly disinclined to hear what makes against those conclusions or conduct, that it can only be by Eschylus's plan, by saying the same thing over ten times, and vociferating it with all