of neglect.

We do not wish to multiply objec- | proper judges; nor shall (we boast of tions, nor can we enter on other topics, either moral or intellectual qualificawhich the work tempts us to discuss, tions for the work-of these we doubt without exceeding the limits to which not that the public will form a correct our remarks must be confined. We estimate without our aid; our object is cannot indeed venture to expect that merely to offer some apologetic explathe objections made above will at all nations. Some of our friends may modify Dr. Harris's conviction of the probably be ready at times to accuse us certainty of the ground which he has taken. In arguments like these, very much depends on the point of view in which different minds are accustomed to look at the objects of knowledge, and the mode in which they are accustomed to investigate truth, and to bring it into the circle of their own comprehension and belief. To many minds, we doubt not, Dr. Harris's method will be acceptable, and it may be, the objections we have taken will appear either un-mendation, to look for a notice of it founded or of little weight. To all who thus sympathize with Dr. Harris's mode of treating his subject, we most cordially recommend his work, and not

less to those who are inclined to a

more inductive method, warning each class, however, that they must not expect to find it an easy book; but at the same time, assuring them that if they will read it carefully and thoughtfully, it will amply repay the mental effort which it demands.

Our own Review Department.

Our best efforts have not enabled us to keep pace with the prolific press of the present age, and authors and publishers may complain, not unreasonably, of disappointment. It will be conceded, we hope, that it is better to say nothing of a book than to pronounce through haste an erroneous judgment; yet it is not agreeable to any man who has written what he believes to be a work deserving of com

month after month, in a periodical to which he has forwarded it, and look in vain. Now the truth is, that we can neither afford time nor space sufficient to do justice to all the works that come into our hands. It might be pleasant to some of our readers if a larger portion of our pages were allotted to Reviews than is allowed to them at present, but this would not be agreeable to others; and if the space could be granted, yet time to examine a larger number of volumes, and write a deliberate, trust-worthy opinion of each, could not easily be found. We exclude, on principle, one species of help which might be obtained very readily, and which would abridge our personal labour greatly. An author is seldom so destitute of friends that there is no one willing to do him the kindness to write what might be called a review, but what would be in reality only a panegyric; but this sort of thing is to the public delusive, and we therefore cannot admit those volunteered articles which profess to speak editorially, but are in fact mere effusions of private

Though the course we are taking in the present instance is unusual, we trust that it will not be deemed improper. If men were to review their own proceedings more frequently than they do, it would probably be advantageous both to themselves and to others; and it is unnecessary to say that editors are not exempt from human infirmities. The retrospect which we are entering upon, however, is of limited purpose; we shall not say a word about the ability with which our Review Department is conducted of this our readers are the friendship. From a few writers in

whose discrimination and sound judg- do this for the ensuing number was impossible; they have been deferred, therefore, and then again deferred amidst incessant claims of a similar character. To assist in remedying this, as well as to economize our space, we devised the monthly list of "Recent Publications Approved;" a list expressing "approbation of the works enume

ment we can confide, we do receive valued assistance; but in our denomination men of superior powers generally have their hands so full that the service is often undertaken with reluctance, and performed tardily. The reviewer whose kindness has led him to consent finds pressing engagements crowding unexpectedly upon him, and is some-rated, not of course extending to every times unable to fulfil his intention till the book has been in his hands many months, or is impelled eventually to return it unread. The aid which we receive from a few of the more eminent of our brethren is inestimable; but with regard to the mass of publications, the editor's alternatives are, either to entrust them to friends of whose competency he has not had evidence, or to get through as many of them as he can himself. The latter is the course which he has generally thought to be the preferable one.

It has happened thus that some of the best works have received the worst treatment. It has been seen at once that they ought not to be dealt with summarily, but deserved deliberate perusal and extensive description. To

particular, but an approbation of their general character and tendency." This has relieved us in part, but still left us at the present time with arrears to an amount which we cannot contemplate without regret.

The best compensation which we can now offer to authors and publishers to whom we are indebted is a sort of poundage. We give at this time an unusually long list of works "Approved." The titles, copied at full length, describe in many cases their claims, and may answer the purpose of a Brief Notice. Their insertion on this occasion will not necessarily preclude reference to them hereafter; and it is our design to call attention to some of them again, as soon as possible.

The Pilgrim Fathers: or the Journal of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, New England, in 1620, With Historical and Logical Illustrations of Principles, Providences, and Persons. By GEORGE B. CHEEVER, D.D., Author of "WanAderings of a Pilgrim in the Shadow of Mount Blanc and the Jungfran Alps,"" Lectures on the Pilgrims' Progress, and on the Life and Times of John Bunyan," &c. Glasgow: Collins. 12mo. pp. 309.

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INTELLIGENCE.

NEW CHAPELS.

WESTON-SUPER-MARE.

The foundation stone of a new baptist chapel was laid in the rapidly increasing watering place of Weston-Super-Mare, October 23. John Shoard, Esq., and the Rev. T. Winter, of Bristol, gave very excellent addresses on the occasion. In the evening nearly two hundred friends assembled to tea, and at half-past six o'clock a public meeting commenced, in which the Rev. Messrs. Cross, Rolstone, Rowe, Probert, Webb, and others took part.

The friends in this place, for nearly three years, have worshipped in the Assembly Room, for which they pay an annual rent of £30. With instances of success and encouraging prospects they have felt themselves called upon to take this step; and though none amongst them are rich, by much effort they have gathered amongst themselves upwards of £200. Should any of the rich in other churches who like them love the voluntary principle, considering the necessities of this infant cause, be inclined to help them, their pastor, Mr. Rodway, will be thankful to receive any sums towards their expenses, which will be about £850.

LEEDS.

The congregation under the pastoral charge of Mr. Brewer, have recently commenced the raising of their new building, in a situation highly advantageous, being contiguous to an almost new town. The ground thus selected opens upon a large and increasing population,

and should Leeds continue to thrive in the same proportion as it has done the last ten years, the chapel will soon be the centre of a dense mass of inhabitants. The building about to be raised is in the gothic style, and is to accommodate 750 upon the ground floor, at a cost of rather more than £2000. The foundation stone was laid on Thursday, Nov. 1, in the presence of a numerous assembly by George Goodman, Esq., a gentleman well known and highly respected throughout the whole of the West Riding. An address upon the leading doctrines of divine truth, and upon the peculiar tenets of the baptist denomination was delivered by the Rev. H. Dowson of Bradford, and the Rev. J. Phillips, of Northampton, concluded in prayer. We are glad to learn that an effort is likely to be made to avoid anything like a cumbrous debt.

VOL. XII.-FOURTH SERIES.

ORDINATIONS.

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On Tuesday, October 23rd, recognition held in Salem Chapel services Folkestone, in connection with the settlement of the Rev. David Jones, B.A., late of Stepney College, as pastor of the baptist church worshipping in the above place. On which occasion in the morning a discourse was delivered by the Rev. E. S Pryce, B.A., of Gravesend, on "The nature of a Christian church." The usual questions were proposed by the Rev. John Clark of Folkestone, the recognition prayer was offered by the Rev. Richard Pryce, late of Coate, Oxon. In the The charge was given to the minister by the Rev. John Aldis, of Mazepond. evening a sermon to the church and congregation was preached by the Rev. H. H. Dobney of Maidstone. The following ministers conducted the devotional part of the services: Messrs. Clarke and James of Ashford, Blessley of Folkestone, and Brook of Broadstairs.

CRANBROOK.

The Rev. Andrew Smith, late of Rye, has accepted the unanimous call of the Particular baptist church at Cranbrook, to become their pastor, and commenced his stated labours among them on the 28th of October.

ROADE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.

The Rev. T. Brooks of Aldwinkle, having accepted the invitation of the baptist church at Roade to become its pastor, entered upon his stated labours there on Lord's day, July 29th, founding his sermon in the morning upon the 25th verse of the 118th psalm. In the afternoon of the same day the Rev. John Hands, formerly a missionary in India, Encourage preached to the people from Deuteronomy i. and part of the 38th verse, him."

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