author has some curious observations; but the great subject of its capability of an independent existence, is left in the region of organization, involved in much perplexity, as may be gathered from the following passages. "But these philosophical views by no means determine that such will be the case. Philosophically, therefore, the thing is possible, but without any assurance, certainty, or reasonable ground for believing or disbelieving that it will, or will not, be reinstated in relation with the laws of another world. Nor do I know of any physical reasons, which do in any manner support or oppose either view, or, indeed, which have any connexion with the matter. Any one, therefore, having a belief in a future state of existence, unless he perceives some connexion which I do not, must ground such belief on some other support than his physiological knowledge, which, while it demonstrates that such an existence may be,' goes not one step further to prove that it will be." "Many attempts have been made by philosophers in different ages to prove the undyingness or immortality of the soul. The natural world, however, affords no facts, experience no precepts, profane history no record, and philosophy no reasons, to support such conclusion. So that wherever a belief in future existence has been warrantly held by mankind, it has not been upon any ratio al system framed out of philosophy, but solely upon the assurance of some individual, upon whose unerring veraeity, and unquestionable authority, they have had sufficient confidence to rely; and this confidence in such person has been called faith; and whoever wishes to shew reasonable grounds for his faith, must do it by an appeal to, and proof of, the character and authority of the individual in whom is his faith. Yet the reasonableness of his belief is much strengthened, by shewing its accordance with the economy of nature. By nature, I mean the works of God." -pp. 230. After reading the above extracts, few, we believe, will expect to find in this book any strong evidence to prove the future life either of man or brute; and notwithstanding the speciousness of the title, those who do, will be rewarded with disappoint ment. life of an individual, whose name will be long held in remembrance in her native district, and will scatter its fragrance through distant lands, and future generations. A considerable portion of this volume consists of extracts from letters written by this lady to her friends. They are replete with sound sense, wholesome advice, and uniformly breathe a spirit of genuine piety, and devotedness to God. In the introductory essay, Mr. Montgomery has placed the character of this lady in an amiable light, but not more so than it justly deserves. Her letters and subsequent history shew that the previous portrait has borrowed nothing from the pencil of flattery, and that no more was needed, than to unfold its native worth. The character and works of departed individuals, Mr. M. views as so many spirits hovering over mankind, and invariably exerting an influence on them, which neither time nor circumstance can wholly repress. From the truth of this statement, no one, we think, can justly withhold his assent. We see it in all the departments of life, in legislation, science, heroism, poetry, and theology; and among the truly pious, we cannot for a moment doubt, that the spirit of Mrs. Huntington will long continue in extensive and powerful operation. REVIEW.-Schleusner's Lexicon to the Greek Testament, abridged. By John Carey, LL.D., in two parts. 8vo. pp. 228-201. Holdsworth. London. In this work there is a considerable display both of learning and talent, and to those who are studying the New Testament in the original language, and comparing its terms with their Latin import, it will be found essentially serviceable. It has for some time been before the world; but it is only of late that it has fallen into our hands. As an abridgment of a larger work, it excludes what may be termed all irrelevant matter, while it retains all that can enable the student to trace the meaning of Scripture phraseology, from its simplest to its most complicated import. It combines the advantages of a dictionary, an index, and a concordance, and within a narrow compass embodies that assistance which every student finds he wants. BRIEF SURVEY OF BOOKS. 1. The Anti-Slavery Monthly Reporter. Nos. 36-39, proceed, as usual, to expose the iniquity and inhumanity of the slave system. 953 ..... Brief Survey of Books. 934 sellers call "a good run," as the copy before us is of the sixth edition. There is, throughout the whole, a commendable vein of piety, and the versification is easy and harmonious, but they smell strongly of the Hawkerian school in Plymouth. 6. Catholic Mission, (Holdsworth, London,) has a fair appearance. Its design is to give the Romish church a clean-washed face, and to keep as much as possible her deformities out of sight, in order to make converts. be 7. Parting Advice to a Youth on Learing his Sunday School, (Hamilton, London,) is a neat little volume, compressing much useful instruction within a narrow compass. The whole is ranged under twenty-six heads, each of which may viewed as a parting admonition from the teacher to his pupil, whom, perhaps, he may never see again. The advice is every where wholesome, and judiciously given, and the occasion renders it proportionably affecting. 2. The Roman Catholics, a Question not of religious Liberty but of political Expediency, &c., by Joseph Ivimey, (Wightman, London,) is a pamphlet replete with sound sense and solid reasoning. An opinion has long, and perhaps, almost universally prevailed, that the Protestant Dissenters are highly favourable to Catholic emancipation. This opinion the author before us wishes to negative. In a religious point of view, he contends they have all the liberty that others enjoy, and on political grounds he recommends a strict neutrality. Like many others, Mr. Ivimey feels the dilemma in which he is placed. He has no objection for the Catholics to secure their civil rights, but is fearful that this may ultimately lead to the subversion of our own. He seems alive to the danger, and wishes to guard against it. 3. My Early Years, for those in Early Life, (Holdsworth, London,) is the history of a young man, proud, wayward, and obstinate, subdued by the amiable example and kind admonitions of a pious 8. The First Principles of Arithmetic, young clergyman with whom he was intion a new plan, for the Use of Schools, by mate. After many struggles with the cor- Henry Ottley, (Cowie, London,) is said to ruptions of his own heart, an entire change be chiefly composed of a translation from was wrought in his views, his principles, the French of M. Condorcet, with altera. and his conduct, so that he became the tions and additions. The plan is in some delight and ornament of his family, to respects new, but this can only be admitted the members of which he had previously in a subordinate degree. It is of less congiven much uneasiness. The story is sequence to know whether the plan be new decently told, and we are gradually con- or old, of French or of English extraction, ducted through a variety of vicissitudes to than to be assured that the rules are simthe desired result. There are several well-ple, perspicuous, and easy, and that the written pieces of poetry scattered through- book is calculated to facilitate the learn er's progress in the acquirement of this useful art. out the volume. 4. The Intellectual Arithmetic upon the Inductive Method of Instruction, with a Key, &c., and Plates, by a Teacher of Youth, (Simpkin, London,) exhibits a novel plan, and numerous examples to illustrate each rule in the science of figures. It begins with questions of the greatest simplicity, founded upon subjects of sense, that are familiar to every child. These being understood, the same operations are required in abstract examples, and the connexion between both kinds is pointed out. From these the pupil is conducted to branches that are more abstruse, and through the whole process, he is led to see the reasons why such conclusions are attained. The author has contrived to render his book amusing as well as instructive, and to our catalogue of school-books we think it will be a valuable acquisition. 5. A Collection of Original Gospel Hymns, by John Kent, (Bennet, London,) seems to have had what the book 9. Three Poems on Faith and Unbelief, Death and the Grave, and the Saint's Entrance into Glory, &c. by Zumar, (Hamilton, London,) we are told, are transla tions, but from whom, or what language, we are left to conjecture. They contain some decent lines, which are not devoid of true poetical feeling. The thoughts, however, are chiefly indebted for their elevation to the religion which the author advo cates, but the ideas communicated are sometimes rendered remarkable through the peculiar character of the metre. 10. The Motherless Family, &c. by Esther Copley, late Hewlett, (Holdsworth, London,) is an instructive narrative, true to character, if not founded on actual facts. It contains a considerable portion of local incidents, many of which may be found in families in every town and every village. Mrs. Copley has the art of rendering her productions always interesting, and always useful. By young persons this little piece L will be perused as an entertaining history, communicating valuable knowledge. 11. The Teacher's Parting Gift to a Sunday School Boy, (Hamilton, London,) bears a strong resemblance to the seventh article in this list. They are certainly members of the same family, and perhaps the offspring of the same pen. We are much pleased with their design and tendency, and also with the sentiments which they both express. 12. A Farewell Present to a Female Scholar on going to Service, (Hamilton, London,) claims kindred with the preceding, and must have that claim allowed. This is to a girl on leaving her Sunday School, what the preceding was to a boy in a similar situation. It abounds with useful admonitions, advice, and cautions, which, if reduced to practice, would greatly diminish the sum of domestic misery, and advance the cause of virtue among all the lower classes of society. 13. A Series of Letters on the Subjects and Mode of Christian Baptism, &c., by George Jackson, (Mason, London,) the reader, who feels any interest in this rite, will find well worthy of his attention. Within the narrow compass of 126 pages, the author has contrived to compress history, argument, and scripture, which, in their combined effect, place this subject in a commanding light. Few works on baptism contain so much useful information. The essence of the controversy is fairly exhibited, and we perceive at one glance, the marshalled forces which appear to pro tect the infant's font. 14. The Theory and Practice of Arithmetic, designed for the Use of Schools, Private Tutors, and Families, by George Hutton, (Pool and Edwards, London,) will be found on examination fully equal to its pretensions, although the author tells us in his title-page, that "the subject is treated as a science, established on its own principles, illustrated by its own evidences, and made effectually subservient to attainment of the mathematics." We view this school-book as a valuable compendium of arithmetical knowledge. an 15. Windsor; or, An Humble Appeal to his most gracious Majesty George IV., &c., by the Rev. G. C. Smith, (Westley, London,) is a well-written spirited performance, occasioned by an order of his royal highness the duke of Clarence, as lord high admiral, prohibiting the circulation of religious tracts in the British navy, without the revision of the Rev. Mr. Cole, chaplain of Greenwich hospital. This restrictive revision, Mr. Smith justly con118.-VOL. X. siders as little less than an entire prohibition, which he thinks the prevalence of vice, and the increase of crime, by no means warrant. His expostulation is bold, but respectful; and whoever reads his pamphlet with impartiality, must be convinced, that in the eye of justice, of morals, and of scripture, he has taken his stand on firin ground. 16. Plain Observations on the Management of Children during the first Month, particularly addressed to Mothers, (Underwood, London,) is a valuable tract, which we would most cordially recommend to every family where there are any infants, or any probability of there being any. The authoress, a mother, complains bitterly of the manner in which infants are crammed with food unsuitable to their tender nature, and weak digestive organs, and strongly recommends the utmost simplicity, where the mother cannot suckle it. In its clothing, the use of pins, and tight bandages, is pointedly condemned, and the simple dictates of nature furnish an ample substitute. In reference to the infant, the authoress goes regularly through all the stages of maternal duty, from the moment of its birth, until it is a month old, like one who fully understands her business; and in all its branches common sense fully sanctions what she recommends. 17. A Table of French Pronunciation, adapted to the Hazlewood System of Tuition, with a subjoined Dictionary, (Joy, London,) will be found useful to learners, both in and out of school; and to occupy a much higher station, it does not seem to aspire. 18. A Call upon the People of Great Britain and Ireland for immediate Attention to the State of their Public Affairs, Debts, and Taxes, (Goodluck, London,) is a political pamphlet, full of melancholy forebodings. The author seems to have written it under a paroxysm of political fever; and where there is a predisposition to this disease, it may probably prove extensively contagious. 19. Adieu; or, A Friendly Remembrancer, in Prose and Poetry, by Oliver Henwood, (Howe, Exeter,) is the farewell address of a minister to the congregation and societies whom he was about to leave. It is of a pastoral character, and contains various sections, adapted to the conditions and official situations of those addressed. The language is plain, expostulatory, and accompanied with an earnestness which proves that the writer was sincere in what he has advanced. The poetry has little or no connexion with the prose. Simplicity, ३० 957 Astronomical Occurrences for October. perspicuity, and ease, are among its distinguishing characteristics. 20. Hymns, chiefly on the Parables of Christ, by David Everard Ford, (Westley, London,) include within them a fair proportion of harmony and elevation. The subjects are dictated by scripture, which gives a boundary, beyond which fancy dares not make any excursions. Within this boundary there is, however, an ample area, in which the sacred muse may expand her wings, and even soar to the summit of the Aonian mount. Of this amplitude, Mr. | Ford has availed himself, and we have pursued the movements of his poetic genius with pleasing satisfaction. ASTRONOMICAL OCCURRENCES FOR THE Sun enters the sign Scorpio on the 23d, at 32 minutes past 10 in the morning. His declination on the 1st is 3 degrees 17 minutes south, and on the 31st 16 degrees 15 minutes south: on the 1st his semidiameter is 16 minutes, 1 second, and 2 tenths, and on the 25th 16 minutes 7 seconds, and 7 tenths: the length of the day on the 1st is 11 hours 34 minutes, and on the 25th 10 hours 2 minutes. The Moon is new on the 8th, at 18 minutes past 12 at night; she enters her first quarter on the 16th at 47 minutes past 6 in the morning; on the 23rd at 12 minutes past 1 in the morning she is full, and she enters her last quarter on the 30th at 34 minutes past 4 in the afternoon. She is in conjunction with the planet Saturn on the 2nd at 30 minutes past 11 in the evening; with Venus on the 4th at 15 minutes past 9 in the evening; with Mercury on the 10th at 7 minutes past 8 in the evening; with Jupiter on the 11th at 45 minutes past 10 in the morning; with Mars on the 16th at 8 in the evening, and again with Saturn on the 30th at 20 minutes past 10 in the morning. She is in apogee on the 3rd, in perigee on the 19th, and in apogee again on the 31st. Mercury is an evening star at his greatest elongation on the 23rd; he sets on the 1st at 12 minutes past 6, and on the 25th at 33 minutes past 5. The noble planet Jupiter is too near the Sun to be visible this month; he sets on the 1st at 3 minutes past 7 in the evening, and on the 25th at 45 minutes past 5. Mars is the only planet visible during the evenings of this month, he sets on the 1st at 47 minutes past 10, and on the 25th at 44 minutes past 10. On the 1st he is seen in a line with e 2 and f Sagittarii, 958 on the 3rd with e 2 and f Sagittarii; on the 8th he is observed in a line with e 2 and 57 Sagittarii, and on the 11th with the latter star, and e 1 Sagittarii, on the evenings of the 15th and 16th he is noticed in a line with p 1 and 2 and f Sagittarius; he now leaves the constellation Sagittarii, and on the 17th is seen in a line with a and 8 Capricorni; after passing these stars he directs his course towards the small stars in the tail of the Goat, finishing it under 19, 20, and 21 Capricorni. The planet Saturn is a conspicuous object in the constellation Cancer; he rises on the 1st at 54 minutes past 11 in the evening, and on the 25th at 34 mi. nutes past 10. His course is directed to ♪ Cancri, under 35 and ɛ Cancri, but he does not reach the former star. Venus is a brilliant object in the constellation of the Lion: she rises on the 1st at 57 mi. nutes past 1 in the morning, and on the 25th at 40 minutes past 2. She arrives at her greatest elongation on the 7th, and is observed about 1 degree 30 minutes to the south of Regulus; after this morning she is noticed to recede very rapidly from this star, and finishes her course a short distance to the west of ß Virginis. On the 8th at 18 minutes past 12 at night, the Sun is eclipsed, but invisible in these islands. On the evening of the 16th the Moon eclipses the stars ẞ 1 and 2 Capricorni, the former is of the seventh, and latter of the third magnitude, the immersion of ẞ 1 takes place at 12 minutes 50 seconds past 10, the point of contact being 10 degrees from the vertex on the left, and that of ẞ 2 at 17 minutes 9 seconds past 10, at 5 degrees from the vertex on the left; the immersion of the former star is at 51 minutes past 10, at 90 degrees from the vertex on the right; and that of the latter at 59 minutes 6 seconds past 10, the point of the moon's circle being 95 degrees from the vertex on the right. On the 22nd at 34 minutes 55 seconds past 5 in the evening, there is an immersion of o Piscium at 57 degrees from the vertex on the right. The right ascension of Arcturus on the 17th is 14 hours 7 minutes 50 seconds and 2 tenths, its north polar distance being 69 degrees 55 minutes 8 seconds and 4 tenths. Mirac has 14 hours 37 minutes 29 seconds, and 32 hundredths of right ascension, on the same day, with 62 degrees 11 minutes 44 seconds and 6 tenths of north polar distance. The polar star has also 1 hour 21 seconds and 13 hundredths of right ascension, with 1 degree 36 minutes 11 seconds and 9 tenths of north polar distance. MANCHESTER A SANCTUARY. THERE are not many who are aware that this town once possessed a privilege, similar to that which now exists in the precincts of Holyrood-house, and there alone the privilege of sanctuary. The collegiate church at Manchester procured for this place the privileges of asylum, in common with twenty-seven other places, principally collegiate. The act granting to Manchester this immunity, passed in the 32d Henry VIII., and constituted this "a place of privilege and tuition for term of lyfe to all offenders and malefactors, of whatsoever quality, kind, or nature their offence might be, for the which saide offences and crimes the peines and punishment of death should ensue by the statute laws and customes of the realme," other than murder, rape, burglary, highway robbery, or wilfully burning any house or barn. One year's trial was sufficient to prove that, instead of a benefit, the privilege of sanctuary was totally unfit for the meridian of Manchester, and the law of 33 Henry VIII., entitled, “An acte touchinge the translation of the privilege of sanctuary from Manchester to Westchester," (Chester,) is a curious and interesting document, illustrative, not only of the consequences of sanctuary, but also of the nature of the trade and police of Manchester at the period of the Reformation. After reciting the leading provisions of the act passed in the for- | mer year, constituting Manchester a place of sanctuary, the new act proceeds to state"That the town of Manchester is, and hath been for a long time, a town well inhabited, and the king's subjects well set a work in the making of cloths, as well of linen as of woollen; that the said inhabitants have obtained and come into riches and wealthy livings. That by reason of the great occupation and good character of the manufacturers, many strangers, as well of Irish as of other places within this realm, have resorted to the said town with linen yarns, wools, and other necessary wares, for making cloths, to be sold there; that they used to give credit, and trust the poor manufacturers, which were not able, and had not ready money to pay in hand for the said yarns, wools, and wares, until the cloth was made and sold; and for as much as of necessity the said linen yarn must lie without, as well in the night as in the day, continually, for the space of half a year, to whiten, before it can be made into cloth, and the woollen cloths there made must hang upon the tenters to be dried before it can be dressed; and whereas a great num ber of persons have been accustomed to resort to this town with cottons (woollens) to be sold; and for as much as divers light and evil disposed persons, since the making of the sanctuary statute, have of late resorted to and made their abode within the said town of Manchester, and lived in idleness, and tempted others to practice unlawful games, and have committed and done divers thefts and felonies, such as breaking into mills, and stealing yarn from the crofts, and cloth from the tenters, as well by night as by day, to the great impoverishment of the owners, and to the destruction of the confidence formerly reposed in them by their creditors, which, if not prevented, will lead to the decay and desolation of the said town; and also for as much as the said town of Manchester is not walled, whereby the said sanctuary men can safely be kept in the night season, but that they may and do continually escape and commit sundry great robberies and felonies; and also for as much as there is neither mayor, sheriff, nor bailiff, nor other head officer or officers, within the said town, other than a steward liege officer under the chief lord of the said town, nor yet any prison house, or gaol, safely to keep offenders in after their said offences and evil doings: It is therefore ordained, that the said former act, concerning the privilege of sanctuary and tuition for the said offenders only, within the said town of Manchester, shall be repealed, annulled, and made frustrate; and the said town of Manchester shall be discharged of the said sanctuary and privilege, the same as before the making of the said former act. And it is ordained and enacted, that the city of Westchester, in the county of Chester, which is well inhabited, having no such trade of merchandize, and having a strong gaol within the said city for punishing malefactors, and also within the said city, a mayor, bailiffs, and other head officers, amongst other towns and places from henceforth may be admitted, allowed, and taken to be a sanctuary, and a place of privilege and tuition. And it is further enacted, that the constables of Manchester, taking with them twenty of the inhabitants of the said town, shall take, lead, and safely bring from Manchester to Westchester, the said sanctuary men, there to be delivered to the mayor and sheriffs of the said city, and there to remain." AGAINST THE FUTURE LIFE OF BRUTES. MR. EDITOR, SIR,--An old sailor, who has no pretensions to literature, having been the greater |