deserve a serious reply. Yet they produce their effect, like the charge brought against Unitarians of mutilating the Bible, and it is well the matter should be set right and the truth be declared. The writer of this pamphlet shows, not by any elaborate and original research-this was not necessary but by bringing together a mass of testimonies, how little support the decision of the Council of Trent derives from the voice of Christian antiquity. He expresses his intention of replying to some other bold and confident assertions of the Lecturer. All this, we think, is well. Let the public know on what ground the parties stand, and what is really the Catholicism of the nineteenth century as expounded by its accredited organs.

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The Genealogy of the Descendants of Richard Haven, of Lynn, Massachusetts, who emigrated from England about two hundred years ago; among whom, through his sons John, Nathaniel, and Moses, of Framingham, are all the graduates of that name, at Cambridge, Dartmouth, Providence, and Amherst, being twenty-five in number; and twenty-nine others, of different names, who have graduated, at the same, or other Colleges. By JOSIAH ADAMS, of Framingham. Boston.

1843. Svo. pp. 54.

GENEALOGIES of the kind here presented are not wholly useless; they do something more than gratify a mere love of antiquarian research. They occasionally furnish aids to the annalist, or historian, by elucidating some obscure point, or fixing a disputed date, and their very minuteness constitutes one of their chief merits, after that of accuracy of statement. The present pamphlet bears evident marks of great care, and laborious research among old registries, manuscripts, and inscriptions, as well as diligence in gathering up, comparing, and arranging fast vanishing oral traditions. In the list of the Havens we meet with several names of individuals eminent for piety and worth, some of which a portion of our readers will readily recal, and from the daughters of the family, who by marriage have assumed other names, have proceeded descendants who have done no discredit to the virtues of their ancestry.

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Selections from the Writings of Fenelon with a Memoir of his Life. By MRS. FOLLEN. Fifth Edition. Revised and enlarged. Boston. S. G. Simpkins. 1844. 12mo.

pp. 329. WE consider the continued demand for Mrs Follen's selections from so pure and elevated a writer as Fenelon, who rose far above all sects, as an indication of sound public taste, and we welcome with pleasure this new and enlarged edition.

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INTELLIGENCE.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

Ecclesiastical Record. The last two months have afforded fewer examples of clerical changes than we have had occasion to notice in previous numbers. Rev. Mr. Morison has resigned his connexion with the society at New Bedford, not from that frequent cause of a dissolution of pastoral ties, ill health, but in consequence of such a recovery of health both on his part and on that of Mr. Peabody, as enables each to take charge of a separate ministry.-Rev. Mr. Cruft has relinquished his charge of the church at Lexington, and Rev. Mr. May, late Principal of the Normal School in that place, is engaged to supply the pulpit for the winter. Rev. Mr. Lord, formerly of Southboro', has gone to Chicago, Ill., to fill the vacancy in the pulpit of the Unitarian society there, occasioned by Mr. Harrington's return to New England. - Mr. Harrington has begun a course of Sunday evening services at the "South End" in this city, with a view to the formation of a new society in that part of Boston. Rev. Mr. Nightingale has resigned the office of minister at large at Lowell.-The meetinghouse purchased by the Unitarian society at Albany, N. Y., after having undergone large repairs, and renovation both externally and internally, was dedicated on Tuesday evening, October 15, of which notice will be found under the proper head. The installation of Mr. Harrington, and the semi-annual Convention, held this year at Albany, we also notice below. -The corner-stone of the new meetinghouse at Somerville was laid with appropriate religious services on Saturday, September 28, 1844.-The church which the Unitarian congregation in Montreal, L. C., are erecting, will not, probably, be completed till winter.

Convention at Albany. The third semi-annual Convention of ministers and laymen of the Unitarian faith was held this year at Albany, N. Y., in connexion with the services of dedication and installation which took place on the 15th of October at the request of the Unitarian society of that place. The Convention met on Wednesday, October 16, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Rev. Charles Briggs of Boston was chosen President. Prayer having been offered by Rev. Mr. Lincoln of Fitchburg, Rev. Charles Brigham of Taunton was chosen Secretary, and Rev. Orville Dewey, D. D., Rev. S. K. Lothrop, and Rev. N. S. Folsom, Committee of Business. Three resolutions were offered by this Committee, the first and second of which were made the subject of discussion till the hour of adjournment for dinner. The Convention re-assembled in the afternoon, and, after prayer by Rev. Mr. Hall of Dorchester, adopted the resolutions which had been discussed in the morning, and proceeded to the consideration of the third resolution, the debate upon which was brought to a close by the approach of evening, when this also was adopted. Rev. Messrs. Dewey, Lothrop, and Jason Whitman of Portland were appointed a Committee to fix the time and place of the meeting of the next

autumnal Convention. An adjournment then took place to the hour of the religious service appointed for the evening. This was attended in the Unitarian meetinghouse, in which the Convention had held its sessions, and was conducted by Rev. Dr. Dewey of New York, who preached from Acts xvii. 27, discoursing upon prayer, and especially upon the difficulties which many persons find in prayer, and the methods of cultivating a prayerful spirit. The house was filled with the audience. The Convention separated at the close of this service. The Convention was as well attended as could have been expected by those who considered the distance of the place of meeting from the homes of most of the brethren. Twenty-three ministers were present, and members of their congregations of both sexes. The discussions were free, earnest and fraternal, and were sustained by both clergymen and laymen. The subject which received most attention was the propriety or advantage of direct doctrinal preaching; upon which there was a difference of opinion, though the preponderance was in favor of an explicit inculcation of those points of belief which distinguish us from other Christians. The brethren who attended the Convention returned from it with impressions of pleasure and benefit derived from its exercises. We believe these periodical meetings may do much both to inform and excite individual minds, and to give unity and strength to our denomination. The resolutions to which we have referred were as follows:

"Resolved, That as Unitarian Christians we hold faith in Christianity to be the element of righteousness; and that this faith has its value in that it produces a righteous life, and efficaciously works by love to God and love to man.

Resolved, That as the power of Christianity is in this faith as it dwells in the hidden man of the heart, the great reform demanded in it must proceed from the heart.

Resolved, That as Unitarian Christians it is our duty, and earnest desire, to extend the knowledge and influence of our faith, holding it, as we do, to be the pure and primitive faith of the Gospel, directly producing the highest and most excellent forms of the Christian character, and pe culiarly fitted to meet the condition, the moral and religious wants, of the country at the present time."

Meadville Theological School. An institution has been established at Meadville, Penn., from which we anticipate much advantage to the cause of liberal and just opinion in that part of the country. In part through the interest taken in the measure by H. J. Huidekoper Esq., and partly by means of assistance from New England and New York, a Theological School has been opened for the instruction of those in the West who wish to prepare themselves for the ministry. It has commenced under circumstances which give ample promise of success. A substantial brick building, 60 feet by 40, has been provided, which will give two large recitation rooms, and a chapel capable of holding from 150 to 200 persons. A library of 500 volumes has been collected, embracing all the works immediately needed by the students, besides which they will have access to yet larger private libraries. A sufficient supply of text-books has also been procured. Three Professors are attached to the institution, two of whom will reside at Meadville and give constant instruction. Rev. Rufus P. Stebbins, late pastor of the church in Leominster, Mass., will direct

the studies of the classes in the Old Testament, including Hebrew, Biblical Antiquities, Natural and Revealed Religion, Mental and Moral Philosophy, Systematic Theology, and Pulpit Eloquence. Rev. Frederic Huidekoper, formerly a Divinity student at Cambridge, will give instruction in Hermeneutics, the New Testament, Ecclesiastical History, and the Latin, Greek and German languages. Rev. George W. Hosmer of Buffalo, N. Y., will visit the School and give lectures on the Pastoral Care.

The School was opened on the 1st of October, with five students. Three have since been added, and others have applied for admission. The expenses of each student for the forty weeks of term time in a year, it is believed, need not exceed $50, exclusively of clothing. The institution is designed, in part, to meet the wants of the "Christian" denomination, from whom a portion of the students will be drawn. The most cordial interest has been expressed by members of that denomination, of which an example may be seen in the resolutions passed by the "Erie Christian Conference, at its session held at Fluvanna, N. Y. September 12, 1844:”.

"Resolved, That the Theological School to be opened at Meadville, October 1, 1844, in which the young ministers of our denomination may secure a good ministerial education, is worthy of our full confidence and support; and that we would earnestly recommend to young men who design to give themselves to the Gospel ministry, to avail themselves of this opportunity to qualify themselves for usefulness.

Resolved, That as there are young men among us of good mind and heart, who would wish to attend the School in Meadville, Pa., but have not the means, we would earnestly recommend that the churches and friends of liberal Christianity unite in giving them temporal assistance for this purpose, and that we consider such gifts a judicious assist

ance to our common cause."

Salem Fair. -The ladies of the four Unitarian congregations in Salem recently united in an effort in behalf of the Missionary enterprise, which was crowned with entire success. A fair, for which large preparation had been made, was held on the 5th of September, and was attended by many persons from the neighboring towns and even from Boston, as well as by inhabitants of Salem. The weather was favorable, the articles offered for sale were various in kind and of the nicest workmanship, a rich display of fruits and flowers met the eye on every side, and all the arrangements showed the good taste and hearty zeal of those who had undertaken this work. The result exceeded their hopes. The amount received during the two days on which the fair was held was $3,518, from which perhaps $300 must be deducted for necessary expenses, leaving $3,200, as the available proceeds; which have been distributed, through the agency of the Missionary Board, to societies needing assistance in the support of the ministry or in the erection of houses of public worship.

Installations. Rev. George M. RICE was installed as Pastor of the First Congregational Church and Society in CHELSEA, Mass., September 18, 1844. The Sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Lunt 4TH S. VOL. II. NO. III.

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of Quincy, from Philippians, iii. 9; the Prayer of Installation was offered by Rev. Mr. Barrett of Boston; the Charge given by Rev. Dr. Flint of Salem; the Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. Mr. Robbins of Chelsea; the Address to the People, by Rev. Mr. Waterston of Boston; and the other services, by Rev. Messrs. Sargent of Boston, Pierpont of Lynn, and Gray of Boston.

Rev. HENRY F. HARRINGTON, late of Providence, was installed as Pastor of the First Unitarian Church in ALBANY, N. Y., October 15, 1844. The Sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Bellows of New York, from 1 Corinthians viii. 6; the Prayer of Installation was offered by Rev. Mr. Hall of Providence, R. I.; the Charge was given by Rev. Dr. Dewey of New York; the Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. Mr. Robbins of Boston; and the other services by Rev. Mr. Palfrey of Barnstable, Rev. Mr. Harrington late of Chicago, Ill., and Rev. Mr. Hill of Worcester.

Dedication. The house of worship belonging to the Unitarian Society in ALBANY, N. Y., was dedicated by religious services in connexion with the Installation of Rev. Mr. Harrington, October 15, 1844. The Dedicatory Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Furness of Philadelphia, Penn.; the other services being those already mentioned in the notice of the Installation.

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

Harvard University. - The anniversary exercises of Commencement week at Cambridge, this year, afforded more than usual satisfaction. On Tuesday, August 27, the annual Address before the Association of the Alumni of the College was delivered by Hon. Daniel A. White, of Salem. It treated of the reciprocal duties of the institution and of those who proceeded from under its care, and was marked by a sound course of thought and high tone of sentiment, in its exposition of the principles of a just intellectual culture. After the public exercises the association dined together in Harvard Hall. The usual Commencement performances occupied Wednesday, August 28. The degree of A. B. was conferred on the members of the graduating class, 52 in number; that of A. M., in course, on 13; of M. D. on 35; and of LL. B. on 36. The honorary degrees of LL. D. were conferred on Hon. George N. Briggs, Governor of the Commonwealth, Hon. John Sergeant of Philadelphia, Penn., and Charles Lyell Esq. of London; of D. D. on Rev. Andrew Bigelow of Danvers, and Professor Edwards A. Park of Andover; of A. M. on Rev. Hosea Ballou 2d, of Medford, Professor Asa Gray of Cambridge, Rev. Robert C. Waterston, Hon. Nathan Appleton, and Jonathan M. Warren M. D., of Boston. On Thursday, August 29, after the declamations by candidates for the Boylston prizes, the exercises of the Phi Beta Kappa Society were attended by a large audience. Prayer having been offered by Rev. Mr. Bellows of New York, an Oration was delivered by Rev. George Putnam of Roxbury, on the connexion between intellectual and moral culture, in which the dependence of true literary success upon the presence of the moral element was established by a series of vigorous remarks and pertinent