Stuart, Rooke, and Glynn.--Theology; Mr. Evan Baillie.--French; Messrs. Traill, 1st prize; Chastenay, 2d do.-Drawing; Messrs. Waters, 1st prize; Stuart, 2d do.

Messrs. Lewis, Traill, Sutherland, Chastenay, W. Hudleston, Wynch, Hobhouse, Macleod, Pigou, were reported as having highly distinguished themselves.

Messrs. Swetenham, Norris, Glynn, Dalzell, Biscoe, Dick, Gardiner, Bax, passed the examination with credit.

In the month of May, a large company of agriculturists and breeders of sheep, from most parts of the kingdom, assembled on Fair-mile Farm, near Cobham, the seat of Lord Somerville, to examine the flock of Merino sheep, imported some years ago by his lordship, improved by a careful selection under his own immediate care, and now, for the advantage of the country at large, offered for sale. The ewes with their lambs, and the rams, were put up singly, and were purchased

THEOLOGY.

Hymns for Infant Minds. By the Athors of "Original Poems for Infant Minds," Rhymes for the Nursery," &c. 1s. 6d.

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Twenty-one short Sermons, calculated for Children, and explanatory of the essential Doctrines of Christianity, with a View to an early and adequate Observance of religious Principles and moral Duties. By a Lady. 2 small vols. Price, together, sewed, 2s. 6d,

Hebrew Criticism and Poetry, By George Somers Clarke, D.D. Vicar of Waltham, Essex. 8vo. 15s.

A Sermon preached before the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, at Westminster, on 30th January, 1810. By William Lort, Lord Bishop of Bristol. 25.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Yuli, the African. In six Cantos. 45. The Associate Minstrels. Post 8vo. 75. Supplement to the Life and Writings of the Hon. Henry Home, of Kames. 4to. 6s.; large paper, 10s. 6d.

YEARLY MEETING OF QUAKERS.

The yearly meeting of the Quakers took place in London in the last week of May. The Epistle from that meeting to the Quarterly and Monthly Meetings has since been

published; and as it contains some observations which are applicable, not to Quakers only, but to Christians generally, we will transcribe them for the benefit of our readers. Nor ought the objections we may feel to the erroneous views entertained by this body to

prevent our emulation of that divine love and Christian moderation, that self-dedication and lowliness of heart, which it recommends to its members.

"Dear Friends,-Keep in view the two great commandments of perpetual obligation; the love of God, and the love of our neighbour. The latter is the ground of our Christian discipline; and the former is the life of our spiritual worship. And we are persuaded that if, through the redeeming power of the Lord, and by continuing in his fear and under his guidance, we become settled in these holy dispositions-if, to use other words, with gratitude, watchfulness, and lowliness of mind, we improve these holy gifts of grace, they will never be taken from us; but will remain and expand, when the veil of flesh shall be removed, and a nearer access be opened to the fountain of love, in a blissful immortality.

"At these annual assemblies, we have too often occasion of grief, in hearing of defects which do not comport with a people professing to be spiritually minded. Yet we are not disposed to enumerate them now; though we can readily trace their origin. But let us remind every one amongst us, that it is better to be willing to trace, each the origin of his own defect, than to compose his mind by considering it a small one. The more we can abide under a sense of our own wants, the readier and the more earnestly shall we apply for help to Him upon whom help is laid. And probably the natural unwillingness there is in the creature to feel in itself a testimony to its own unworthiness, is one great reason why no more are raised up as testimonybearers to the Lord's all-sufficiency and good

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"It is not easy to compress the wants of the church in one comprehensive term; but it seems as if one of the watch-words, peculiarly worthy of attention in the present day were, Dedication. Remember, dear visited friends, that when Christ invites you to submit to his yoke, he declares it to be easy; while the yoke of disobedience is known to be heavy." "Brethren, Sisters, ' ye are called unto liberty, even the glorious liberty of the children of God.' It is with thankfulness that we perceive, that very many of our beloved young friends, of both sexes, seem sensible that the Lord's preparing hand is apon them. How then do we desire that these may persevere in the path of dedication; yea, that in their love and service, they may go on from strength to strength;' until, having fulfilled their due measure of suffering, every one of them may appear,' with final acceptance, before God in Zion.""

CHRIST. OBSERV. No. 103.

"We have received at this time epistles from all the North American yearly meetings; in which, besides the general vigilance over the welfare of the society, we find a continuance of attention to the same objects of more general concern, which we mentioned last year: namely, the state of the black people still held as slaves, and the measures employed for civilizing the Indian natives.

"Now, dear friends, we would mention one subject which at this time has been under our notice; a caution to all, to use moderation in their manner of living; and in this way to seek relief from the increasing expense of the times in which we live, rather than by engaging in more extensive, and of ten hazardous schemes in trade. By these latter means the mind becomes encumbered, and unfitted for religious service, yea often for religious thought, and for breathing daily after the spiritual riches, which are to be enjoyed in close communion with God. And let us beseech you to consider, how distant from the state which endeavours to stand resigned to give up all, if required, is that state which indulges itself in ease to the full extent of its power, or is endeavouring by multiplied adventures in trade, to acquire that power, which it covets for the purpose of worldly enjoyment. We believe, however, and we are glad in believing, that there are numbers who act upon sounder principles than these; who knowing, as saith the apostle, that "the fashion of this world passeth away," are really desirous of using "this world as not abusing it." These, we would encourage to hold on in the way cast up before them, trusting in the Lord, who hath declared that all things necessary will be given to those who seek first His kingdom. Thus trusting, and endeavouring to apply to him in secret supplication, in the difficulties that must in a state of probation be the lot of all, we may humbly hope that, in our several proportions, we shall grow in the truth' individually; and that, coming up in our allotments in the church militant, our various meetings will also, whether more or less as to number, experience among them a growth in the truth.'

"But, dear friends, there is one attainment which, at this time, we are earnest to remind you of; an attainment without which, no other gift can be permanent and certain. We want to press on you the never ceasing duty of humility and lowliness of mind. Even our blessed Lord declared himself to be "meck and lowly in heart;" and can any one, expecting salvation by him, be exempt from the need of possessing the same holy temper? However great the talents with which, he may have endowed us by nature, 3 M

or however he may replenish our souls with the more excellent gifts of his Holy Spirit, still we have nothing which we have not received; and we can have no sound reason for setting at nought the least of our brethren-for whom, let us remember, equally as for us, Christ died. Let us then, dear friends, be willing to examine ourselves, and know whether we are indeed humble followers of a lowly-minded, though omnipotent Saviour. If we feel a deficiency of humility, let us pray for an increase, and for assistance to check the springings up of its dreadful opposite, pride; and if we are not without some ground of hope that we are endowed, in good degree, with an humble heart, we shall certainly be encouraged still to supplicate for its continuance. Finally, dear friends, whether, with the beloved disciple, we address you as fathers, or as young men, whether, without regard of sex or station, our love in Christ now salutes the aged or the rising generation; remember, that it is "the meek whom the Lord will teach his way:" and thus taught, and receiving with unreserving heart, the holy doctrine, "Grace and peace" will be multiplied, "from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ."

EDINBURGH BIBLE SOCIETY.

This society has been recently instituted ander the patronage of Lord Cathcart, as president; and Lord Calthorpe and others, as vice-presidents with the same objects, and for the same purposes, as the British and Foreign Bible Society; being to act either in concert with it, or separately, as circumstances may require. The first Report of the proceedings of the Committee of this society has reached us, from which it appears that they have been active, both in raising funds, and in distributing Bibles. Danish, French, and Dutch Testaments, have been given to the different prisoners of war confined in Scotland. The different hospitals about the Metropolis, as well as poor families, have been supplied with English Bibles; and the wants of the army and navy have been particularly attended to. Means have been taken for furnishing the Scriptures, in the German, Dutch, and Danish languages, at reduced prices, to foreign seamen visting Leith; and the society has undertaken, for the British and Foreign Bible Society, the task of distributing the Gaelic Scriptures. A donation of 2001. has been sent to the British and Foreign Bible Society; and one of 2001. to the Hibernian Society: 2001. have also been voted to promote the translating of the Scriptures into the Oriental languages; and 100%. in aid of the Icelandic translation. The

money raised during the year amounts to up wards of 1700l.

THE POPE.

The following account of the Pope's Im. prisonment is said to have been received from Paris:-"The Pope's confinement în the fortress of Savona has been rendered so severe, that even the servants who attended him from Italy are denied access to him. His Holiness subsists on the common gaɔl allow. ance, having refused to receive a monthly sum of money offered to him by Buonaparte.

MISSIONS of the UNITED BRETHREN."

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

At Gnadenthall, during the year 1808, 78 persons have become candidates for baptism, and $5 for the Lord's supper; of these, 50 have been baptized, and 16 admitted to the communion. The Hottentot congregation consists of 121 communicants, 47 candidates, 96 baptized adults (not yet communicants), 164 baptized children, 116 candidates for baptism, in all, 544 persons, being 76 more than last year. The settle ment contains altogether 791 persons, dwelling in 183 houses. Gruenekloof, another. settlement, contains 105 inhabitants. From the journal of proceedings at this place we shall abstract at present but one passage.

"We celebrated Christmas with hearts filled anew with joy and gratitude towards our incarnate God and Saviour, for his inf nite love in coming down to dwell amongst us. An unusual number of strangers came to partake in the festival solemnities, and at the close of the year the crowd was greater than was ever known in this place. Several so-called Christians, especially among the young people, behaved so improperly, that we were greatly disturbed. Other strangers, who were better disposed, expressed their indignation at it, and said: We ought in deed to be ashamed before your Hottentots, that people, calling themselves Christians, can act in such a manner.' Though we had made every possible arrangement to accumimodate the white visitors, yet a great many were obliged to seek lodgings with the Hot

The total number of Missionaries, mala and female, employed on the unissions of the United Brethren about the end of 1809, was 151, viz. 31 in the Danish West Indian islands, 14 in Antigua, six in St. Kitt's, three in Jamaica, two in Barbadoes, 19 in South America, 17 in North America, 15 in Labrador, 18 in Greenland, and 14 st the Cape of Good Hope, besides four persons on their journey to different missions.

tentots. Some of the unruly people were refused admission by the Hottentots, who said, that though they were poor, yet they would not be paid for suffering their domestic peace to be destroyed. The Missionaries were at last obliged to give an exhortation in the church, and protest against the disorders committed; at which a farmer grew angry, and said to one of our Hottentot women 2 * You contemptible wretches want to make others believe, that we only came hither to seduce you;” adding many very violent in

vectives. The Hottentot replied: “Well, Baas, I am glad to find that you understood our teacher, when be spoke of your behaviour; he only said what was strictly true."

"The Lord was however with us, and did not suffer us to lose that comfort, which He grants to all who seek His face, by the forgiveness of their sins, through the merits of His precious blood; and we have the confident hope, that He will continue to be with, and bless us, in the New Year." (To be continued.)

CONTINENTAL INTELLIGENCE. THE most prominent circumstance in the occurrences of the month, is the final annexation of Holland to France. The decree of union is dated the 9th of July. It directs the various administrations, as well as the custom-houses, to continue as they now are till the first of January 1811, when a complete assimilation to those of France is to take place, and the custom-houses on the frontier to be removed. Holland is then to have six senators, six deputies to the council of state, twenty-five deputies to the legislative body, and two judges in the court of cassation. In the mean time, the Duke of Placentia (Le Brun) is to superintend the affairs of Holland. Amsterdam is to be the third city of the empire. On the 1st of January also, the present taxes are to cease :-"the country," says the decree," shall be eased of that burden, and the imposts put on the same footing as for the rest of the empire." Whether the Dutch will have cause to consider this substitution as any relief, even if it were unaccompanied, as it will not be, by the law of conscription, those will more than doubt who have read a recent publication on the subject of the French finances. "The colonial produce actuallyin Holland skall remain in the hands of the owners, on paying a duty of fifty per cent. ad valorem." This tax, of course, is charged on the value of the article, after the heavy duties and other expenses attending its importation have been paid; that is to say, on the value of the article in the market of Holland; so that it will probably amount to a tax of one handred per cent. on the first cost. The most iniquitous part of this decree remains to be stated." Only one third of the present amount of interest on the public debt shall be carried to the account of expenditure for 1810. The interest of the debt for 1808 and 1809, not yet paid, shall be re

duced to one-third, and charged on the budget of 1810." That is to say, the interest of three years, now due, shall be paid with the interest of one year; and as the same rule, we apprehend, will be followed in all future payments, it is in fact robbing the public creditor, by one sweeping sentence, of two-thirds of his property. It would be difficult to point out, in the page of history, a more barefaced violation of faith in any government. It is an act of swindling and robbery united.

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The reasons given by Bonaparte's minister for foreign affairs, the Duke of Cadore (Champagny), as he is called, for this formal annexation of Holland, are of a most convenient description. They would suit, with a slight change, the circumstances of any state which he might wish to unite to his empire. They tend fully to confirm all that has been alleged respecting the views of universal dominion cherished by the government of France.---The union of Belgium with France has destroyed the independence of Holland. Her commerce is ruined, and her cities falling to decay. She is sunk under the weight of her public debt, and the enor mity of her contributions; and yet the necessary expenses of the government require that this burden should be greatly augmented. A provisional government will only be prolonging her agony. Her incorporation with the great empire can alone restore her to prosperity. Such an union is for the interest, nay, for the salvation, of Holland: "she ought to be associated in our blessings, as she has been in our calamities." "Holland is in fact a shoot from the French territory; a portion of soil necessary to complete the form of the empire. To become full master of the Rhine, your Majesty must advance to the Zuyder Sea." "To leave the mouths of your rivers in the possession of strangers, would confine your power to an ill-limited