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one which instead of resting on selfevident principles of justice, must be judged of by the character of its chief promoters, it would still have strong claims on our support. No individuals have attained a more established reputation for a distinguished purity of moral conduct, both in public and private life. It is with unspeakable pleasure we add, that not a few of them have the reputation of most decided piety. Obloquy has endeavoured to assail them; but the public has known how to appreciate the attempts, and has well understood the motives of those who wished to defame. There are no persons to be found in whose hands the planters themselves might with greater safety leave their interests, assured of their receiving all practicable attention. It is not in an enterprise of malevolence these persons have engaged; were such their motives, they might well, so far as our West India territories are concerned, deem their labour superfluous. Were it a fiend-like batred of the species by which they are actuated, in those wretched abodes of oppression, they might find wherewith to satiate their malevolence. But the spirit of their enterprise is of a quite opposite nature, they desire that, if possible, none should suffer; that any class of persons, any individual, should be injured, would be regarded by them, as detracting from their triumph.

We must however come to a close. A suggestion has recently often been made by those who have long contemplated all relating to slavery, of a peculiarly serious import-it is that, without emancipation, there is even danger that the slave trade might return. The very mention of such a possibility may well strike the mind with indescribable horror. In the removal of that infernal traffic, it is the boast of our country to have taken the lead; nor exists there in the firmament of British glory, another brighter light, or of more benign influence. In that great transaction, the country was seen performing an act of national justice, and setting an example to the nations of Europe, and of the world. Other nations received her example, and trod in her steps. If in some of these there are afflictive signs of a disposition to return to this dreadful traffic, our pre

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sent conduct, as a nation, is certainly ill adapted to repress such a tendency. To qualify conduct, to be an example whether in an individual, or a nation, consistency is above all things necessary, a quality, which we certainly shall not exhibit, while with one hand we are seen averting bondage from the innocent-with the other, rivetting the chains of those who, already though equally innocent, are enslaved. That these cases differ only incidentally, and in all important principles are identical, every one perceives. We wish not to urge a point, on which we confess ourselves to speak on authority, rather than on judgment. Whether the measure of emancipation include in its effects this additional blessing of averting the return of the slave trade, which, as a beast of prey is rendered voracious by abstinence, would return with increased horrors, we are not able to judge: without this its object is sufficiently important. The deliverance of seven hundred thousand human beings, from the degraded condition of slavery, and a deliverance of their oppressors, from a condition scarcely less pitiable, is an object sufficiently great. In this cause, let none refuse his aid; but with becoming earnestness, and fixed perseverance, let each one exert himself, assured, that whatever opposition be made, the cause of righteousness will in the end prevail.

1. New Sacred Melodies, by W.J. White, of St. Albans. 3s. 6d.

2. A Supplement to the above. 4s.

3. Worship, a much admired Piece, sung at the opening of Hatfield Independent Chapel. 1s. 6d.

We have paid attention to these compositions of Mr. White, and are pleased with their general simplicity; many of them are, we think, deservedly styled, Melodies. The scientific singer will not, perhaps, be much enraptured with them; but we think, that many, especially of the first book, strongly recommend themselves to our Devotional Assemblies.

The African Slave, a Tale, founded on fact. By Aunt Sarah. Birmingham, Richard Peart.

A VERY pretty little reward book for the children of our Sunday-schools; well fitted to inspire and to cherish that abhorrence of the slave-trade, which every Christian ought to feel and to promote. And, if the childreu read it to their parents, they will convey instruction of the most interesting kind concerning the way of salvation, and the true character of those who walk in it. Many a white man will hear it, and blush, and receive reproof.

We would, however, respectfully suggest to Aunt Sarah, that if she meets with such a Christian Negro again, it will be far better to give precisely what he says, in his own words, and in his own way, and then subjoin her own reflections. We are jealous of these little tales founded on fact-not knowing how far they are soand we think an intelligent child should be encouraged, in every instance, to ask, ' is it true?'

A Key to the Bible, containing an Epitome of every Book in the Old and New Testament. By Question and Answer, adapted to Children and Youth. By T. Timpson. Offor.

THIS is a little work of considerable merit, which will be very acceptable to the teachers of Sunday-schools. And, indeed, parents, when teaching their own_children, may with advantage use it. It is characterized by the simplicity which is of inestimable value in all ele

mentary books; and it breathes every

where a sweet savour of Christ.

A short extract will shew the writer's

manner.

Question 31. "What is most remarkable and worthy to be remembered in the book of Genesis?

Seven things; of which, no book besides can inform us truly.

32. Repeat those things.

1. The creation of all things in heaven and earth.

2. The falling of our first parents from innocence and happiness by sinning against God.

3. The promise of a Saviour.

4. The great age to which men lived in the first ages of the world.

5. The drowning of the world for the wickedness of men.

6. The confusion of languages. 7. The calling of Abraham, and the separation of his family, to preserve true religion till Christ came."

In the 39 books of the Old Testament, there are 929 chapters—in the 27 books of the New Testament, 260 chapters. (Mr. Timpson has put down three hundred.) In general, however, there is a great regard to accuracy, and we earnestly hope this cheap little tract will be often reprinted, with improvements.

The Christian Remembrancer. By Ambrose Serle, Esq. Author of Hora Solitaria, The Church of God, &c. With an Introductory Essay. By Thomas Chalmers, D.D. Whittaker, 12mo.

MR. Serle was one of the friends of the late philanthropic John Thornton. This book was first published by the author in 1786, and met with a warm reception, most deservedly, from the Christian world. Dr. Chalmers strongly recommends it. And, in his essay, he has given us a fine specimen of his wonderful power of amplification, by expatiating through fiveand-twenty pages, on a single thought derived from 1 Cor. xv. 2. By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.'

We give one extract from this 'Remembrancer,' which was not more necessary taken from p. 257, where he is writing 'on in Mr. Serle's time, than it is now. It is the marriages of real Christians.'

"It is the voice of reason and religion, that piety must not be yoked with profaneness, nor the true believer with an infidel. When persons have broken through this rule, they have always done of examples can testify. it to their own sad cost; as abundance

"Some have ventured upon this transgression from mere carnal motives, prebe the instruments of bringing the other tending, at least, to hope, that they might side to God. Many instances, indeed, occur where both parties have married before they knew the grace of God. and have afterwards been called by it; but the example, perhaps, is not easily to be found, where a believer, acting directly against the rule of God, for temporal ends, hath been blessed with the spiritual advantage of a partner's conversion, but on the contrary, hath been vexed with trouble and mortification to the end of life. It may be expected, that God will be faithful to his own word, and that they who wilfully violate his order, cannot do it with confidence in his blessing.

"When the marriage-contract is made graciously, and with grace, there is every reason to hope for success. The less water of earth, and the more wine of heaven, there may be at the feast, so much the better."

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Considerations addressed to the Eclectic Reviewer, in Defence of those who maintain that Baptism should precede Communion: occasioned by his Address "To Correspondents," in the Eclectic Review for December, 1824. By Joseph Kinghorn. Offor. Pp. 37.

The Dawn of the Reformation: or, The Lollards. "And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the Great is fallen, is fallen! And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people." St. John.-Handsomely printed in one Volume 18mo. with a beautiful Portrait of John Wickliffe, the Reformer. Price. 3s. 6d.

The Persecuted Family: a Narrative of the Sufferings endured by the Presbyterians in Scotland, during the Reign of Charles II. By the Author of "Helen of the Glen." 18mo. 2s. with a fine Engraving,

In the Press.

A Manual for Church Members, by Dr. Newman of Stepney.

Sermons, Expositions, and Addresses at the Holy Communion; by the late Rev. Alexander Waugh, A.M. Minister of the Scots Church in Miles's-lane, London. A short Memoir of the Author will be prefixed. 1 Vol. 8vo.

Dr. P. M. Latham has in the Press an Account of the Disease lately prevalent at the General Penitentiary, 8vo.

Mr.Ivimey intends to complete his "History of the English Baptists," in FOUR VOLUMES three of which are already published. The fourth Volume, continuing the History to the End of the Reign of George III. will be put to Press, so soon as the Author has obtained a sufficient Number of Subscribers, to secure him from pecuniary Risk. Subscribers' Names will be received by the Author, or the Publisher of the Magazine. Price to Subscribers, 12s.; 8vo. Pp. 600.

Intelligence, &c.

IMPOLICY OF SLAVERY.

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In an admirable paper, published by the Anti-slavery Society, whose office is at 18, Aldermanbury, the impolicy of this horrid traffic is fully demonstrated: view of the subject, which will probably produce a stronger effect on the nerves of those who trade in the bodies and souls of men than either its inhumanity or impiety.

In order to counteract, and, ultimately, to remove, the evils of slavery in the West India Colonies, it is proposed to encourage the growth of sugar by free labour in the East Indies, and in every other part of the world favourable to its produce:-they say,

"Let us look at the map of the world. We know that sugar can be produced for about thirty degrees on each side of the equator; we know, also, that an acre of good land, in those climates, will produce as many pounds of sugar as our land does of wheat; and that, if it were

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not for duties and bounties, sugar might be supplied in great plenty at a very cheap rate. Who then can sufficiently condemn a policy, which holds in chains of bondage 700,000 of our fellow beings; and for the very sake of maintaining this oppressive and wicked system, confines us to a few little colonies for our supply of one of the most valuable and important of all foreign productions! Who can sufficiently condemn a policy, which, for the sake of furnishing to these poor, miserable beings, the few things with which their masters may choose to supply them, restricts and sacrifices an forced and beneficial commerce, with tens, nay, hundreds of millions in Asia, Africa, and America, whose unrestrained choice would range through the almost indefinitely varied field of our manufacturing inventions!"

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EXPLANATION.

"The shaded part of the map, including 30 degrees on each side the equator, represents the countries suitable for the growth of sugar, so far as climate is concerned.

"The parts entirely black represent the colony of Demerara, &c. on the Continent of South America, the Island of Jamaica, and the West India Islands, under the British flag; and are the countries to which we are at present confined for the supply of sugar, except by paying higher duties on that article from other quarters. "The part horizontally shaded includes nearly the whole of Africa, from which we are prevented obtaining sugar by the devastating effects of the slave trade, and also by prohibitions for the support of slavery in the West Indies.

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"The diagonal shading represents Hindostan, from which our trade in sugar is restricted and limited by high duties.

"The perpendicular shading (covering nearly the whole of the Continent of South America, the whole of Mexico, Arabia, China, New Holland, the Indian Archipelago, other islands, &c.) represents the large extent of territory from which we can derive no sugar, owing to prohibitory duties.

"All these duties and prohibitions, restricting or prohibiting us from trade in sugar with those vast territories, and consequently from the advantages of a proportionate increase in the consumption of British manufactures, to an extent that would give employment to the destitute population of Ireland and Great Britain, -all are imposed for the exclusive protection and support of slave cultivation in the West Indian colonies; colonies which form but insignificant specks in the map, in point of extent, as indeed they are insignificant and inadequate with reference to the prospective increase of commerce commensurate with the unrestricted operations of British capital, enterprise, and industry."

The following extract is from a paper circulated by the Committee, dated 9th of February, 1825, in answer to numerous applications addressed to them for their opinion on the propriety of abstaining from the use of sugar raised by slaves: "The Committee believe it to be in the power of the friends of emancipation, by giving direct encouragement to the increased production of sugar by free labour; in no long time so to lower the cost of the article, as to make it the clear interest, not only of the whole population of the United Kingdom, but of all Europe; to give a preference to such sugar, and thus to lead them, of themselves and

spontaneously, to contribute their assistance in depriving the existing system of slavery, in the Foreign as well as in the British colonies, of its main support; and thus also to put a final period to the Slave Trade, which, to the indelible disgrace of certain European powers, and in contempt of their solemn engagements, still prevail under their flags on the coast of Africa."

CRUELTY OF THE SLAVE TRADE.

EXTRACT from the "Royal Gazette and Sierre Leone Advertiser; Freetown, Saturday, Nov. 20. 1824."

"The French slave-trade has lately most considerably increased in the rivers Bonny and Old Calabar. Several new vessels have arrived, and many laden with full cargoes of human victims have left under the white flag, and manned by Frenchmen, although the capital embarked is ostensibly Spanish. In order that our readers may judge of the barbarity and want of feeling evinced by these subjects of an enlightened nation, which publicly disavows such horrible and infamous conduct, we desire to make known that Le Louis, commanded by one Oiseau, on completing her cargo of slaves in the Old Calabar a few weeks since, without the slightest spark of humanity in him, thrust the whole of these unfortunate beings between decks, (a height of only three feet,) and closed the hatches for the night. When morning made its appearance, fifty of the poor sufferers had paid the debt of nature, owing to the confined, diseased, and putrid atmosphere they were condemned to respire! The wretch coolly ordered the bodies of these miserable victims of his total want of human feeling, to be thrown into the river, and immediately proceeded on shore to complete his execrable cargo by fresh purchases of his fellow-creatures. To detail all the information we have received relative to the enormities committed by these dealers in human flesh, who feel they are protected by the nation they claim, and the flag they hoist, would horrify any but slave-dealers, who seem naturally callous to every feeling which ennobles mankind: suffice it to say, they are heart-rending, and would disgrace the most unenlightened savage."

Formation of a New Church at

Bradford, Yorkshire.

THE Confined limits of our work have prevented us till now from inserting this long,

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