source, and provide a slight independence for the minister. The main doubt arose as to the practicability of raising a sufficient sum for the purpose. But it being stated that there was so strong a feeling in its favour, and that it would have the effect of greatly increasing the funds by uniting those who might otherwise stand aloof, a resolution was unanimously passed, that "the society exert itself to raise 40,000l., so as to endow each church with 1000l., and that, when 30,000l. has been raised, the works and buildings should commence." As the views of all parties who are really anxious for the object have been thus united, as far as is practicable, we sincerely trust that all parties will combine their efforts for the execution of this noble design. There was a strong, enthusiastic feeling expressed at the meeting to promote it in every way; but it can evidently be accomplished only by zealous and harmonious co-operation.-Birming. Gazette. WILTSHIRE. BowooD.-The mausoleum here was consecrated on Wednesday, 31st of October, by the Bishop of Sarum, and will, it is supposed, be used in future as the burial-place of the Lansdowne family. The noble marquis and marchioness were present at the ceremony. The Lord Bishop and his attendants afterwards repaired to the hamlet of Foxham, in the parish of Brembill, and consecrated a piece of ground adjoining the chapel as a burying-place for the neighbouring hamlets, which are situate three or four miles from the parish church, the ground for which was given by the Marquis of Lansdowne.-Salisbury Journal. A committee has been formed, and a subscription commenced, for the erection of a district church, near Calne, to supply the moral destitution of the inhabitants of the hamlets of Studley, Derry Hill, and the extra-parochial place of Pewsham, which was alluded to by the Marquis of Lansdowne at the late church meeting in Devizes. The Committee propose to erect a church at an expense of 20001. In aid of this object, the Marquis of Lansdowne has subscribed 2001.; the Bishop of Salisbury, 251.; the Rev. Canon Clarke, 501., and 201. annual; the Rev. W. L. Bowles and the Rev. J. Guthrie, 100l. each; Lady Kerry, 100l.; and B. J. Angell, Esq., of Romsey-bouse, 1007. TROWBRIDGE.-On the 1st of November, the new church at this place was duly consecrated by the Lord Bishop of Salisbury. Divine service was read by the Rev. F. Fulford, the rector, and a most impressive sermon was preached by his lordship, from Ps. cxviii. 22. After the sermon, 175l. were collected; and on Sunday, about 201. more were collected. WORCESTERSHIRE. At Aston, the dissenters, led on by the Rev. Mr. Sibree, their minister, opposed with great vehemence a church-rate of three-halfpence in the pound for that parish; but on a poll there was a majority of 112 in favour of it.-Worcester Journal. Lord Ward has subscribed 2007. to the Worcestershire Diocesan Church Building Society, and 3007. to that of Lichfield. His Lordship will also erect parsonage houses at Netherton and at Cosely, at his own expense. Ibid. YORKSHIRE. The Archbishop of York has issued a circular to the bishops within his province, expressive of his determination to enforce, agreeably to the provisions of the act passed in the course of the last session of parliament, the residence of the clergy in their respective cures.-Doncaster Gaz. Earl Fitzwilliam has given the munificent sum of 1000l. towards affording additional church accommodation at Malton. CONSECRATION OF SAINT GEORGE'S CHURCH, MOUNT PLEASANT, LEEDS.The consecration and opening of this church, of which the Rev. W. Sinclair, M.A., is the incumbent, took place on Wednesday, Nov. 7th, when the ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Ripon. The church was filled in every part; and among the congregation were some of the most influential and opulent persons of the town and its vicinity. In the evening the church was again crowded. Prayers were read by the Rev. Dr. Hook, vicar; and a most impressive sermon was preached by the Rev. Hugh Stowell, M.A., of Manchester, from 1 Cor. i. 21. CHURCH CONSECRATION. The Lord Bishop of Ripon has recently consecrated three new churches in the archdeaconry of Craven-Lothersdale, Stoneyhurst Green, and Settle. Lothersdale Church, consecrated on Monday, the 22nd of October, is the first church which has been built and consecrated in Craven for the last 300 years. We cannot omit to notice the mu. nificent gift of 1000l. from the Rev. Walter Levitt, the vicar of Carlton, towards the endowment of the church. This is truly a good beginning, after a rest of 300 years, and an example which we trust will be followed by many in the beautiful and romantic district of Craven, where nothing seems wanting to complete the delightful scenery with which it abounds but the more frequent occurrence of the tower or spire of a church. Mr. Sidgwick and the vicar of Kildwick are also amongst the contributors to this church. The new church at Stoneyhurst, or Hurst Green, consecrated on Wednesday, has been built under peculiarly interesting circumstances; it is erected within the immediate vicinity of the Jesuit College at Stoneyhurst; the situation is romantic in the extreme, and viewing the beautiful little church in its proximity to the college, one cannot but pray the Great Disposer of all events that he would graciously aid bis servant, the minister of this truly interesting church, in his labours amongst a people whose locality is so peculiarly_circumstanced. The exertions of the Rev. W. Carus Wilson, and others, towards the accomplishment of this good work, will ever be gratefully remembered by the residents of Hurst Green and the neighbourhood. The bishop preached an excellent The consecration of the new sermon. church at Settle took place on Friday, and was attended by all the most influential families in the neighbourhood; the peculiar feature in this consecration is, that amongst the largest contributors towards the erection of the new church are several members of the society of friends.-Leeds Intelligencer. IRELAND. ARMAGH CATHEDRAL.-We understand this ancient edifice will shortly be reopened for the celebration of Divine service; it has been all but rebuilt, and will be a lasting monument of the liberality of that truly excellent prelate who so worthily presides over the Irish Church.-Dublin Mail. It is the intention of government to ex tend to Ireland the provisions of the Clergy Residence Act, passed last session for England, and to assimilate the powers, jurisdiction, and emoluments, of archdeacons in both countries.-Limerick Stand. NEW BOOKS. 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"Popish Legends," "Talk of the Times," and "The Devotional Writings of the Fifteenth Century," are also suspended, by the great number and length of the letters which the Editor feels it right to insert. The interest of the subjects which they discuss, and the character and circumstances of the parties by whom they are written, seem to claim for them immediate insertion, though it involves the delay of many other letters which the Editor is most anxious to publish. Yet of such letters received this month, he has not ventured to send more than about half a quarter to the press, and the remainder are added to the much larger number previously on hand. And while arranging to give all possible room to correspondence, articles for review are pouring in with the same, or even greater, rapidity. This is worse still, for not all correspondents are authors, and the average of patience may be naturally supposed to he greater. 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In the meantime, the Editor has to acknowledge communications from Dr. Gilly, Mr. Newcome, Mr. Riland Bedford, Mr. Herbert Smith, Mr. Coddington, "E. T.," " Q.,” "B. D.," "S. J. E.," "Urbanus," "E. J." two letters, "R. C.," "C. B" " Alpha," " J. G.," " Miltopareos," " S. J‚” “ 0,” and "An Enquirer." X," Room should have been made, if possible, for Dr. Cox's letter this month. The pamphlet to which he refers, the Editor thinks he may say, has not reached him. The Editor is obliged to the friend who has sent him a copy of the circular recently issued by the Society for preventing the use of Children in Sweeping Chimneys. The fact of its having been sent to the clergy generally, renders it the less necessary to insert it. It is merely thoughtlessness that perpetuates a system as foolish as it is cruel. When thirteen of the principal fire-offices of London (who are, of all people, most interested in getting chimneys well and safely swept,) think it worth while to join in a certificate that they use and approve the machine, the efficiency of that mode is decided. It is sad to think how many children's lives are sacrificed to the peculiar disease produced by this cruel and filthy business; and how few who escape that evil, and survive a debauched and debilitated childhood, are capable or desirous of earning their bread honestly. Mr. Steven, the honorary secretary, who is also the secretary of the Hand-in- Hand Fire Office, and to whose active benevolence the society is principally indebted, deserves the thanks of all humane persons. "N. D. G." is thanked for his offer; but there is so much matter on hand that the Editor is afraid to accept it. He is sorry that he has not yet found leisure to qualify himself to write to "E." TO THE BRITISH MAGAZINE. DEC. 31, 1838. ORIGINAL PAPERS. TALK OF THE TIMES,- No. II. B. WHAT a talk there has lately been about music meetings, oratorios, and fancy balls-does it not illustrate some of the points which we have touched upon in conversation? A. I can see that it does so far as the various modes and rules of practice which are brought into the discussion are likely to bear anything like a party character-indeed the discussion itself must be influenced by what I have heard you call artificial unions, and class among those accidents of the church which are principally injurious because they are apt to be considered essential. But I presume that you mean something farther, for this is perpetually exhibited in a more striking manner than it has been in this discussion. B. It seems to me, however, that by looking at such discussions when they occur we are able, more than by almost any other means, to obtain a view of the real feeling of society, of parties, and of individuals, on many important subjects connected with religion; and to see how far, and in what way, practice and discipline in the church are affected by such circumstances as those to which you refer. To some persons the subjects may not appear to be very important in themselves, but yet I am inclined to think that the discussion which has been going forward about clerical attendance at balls in the British Magazine, and the somewhat fiercer dispute about oratorios elsewhere, may be highly useful and instructive to those who really wish to ascertain what they do know and what they do not know, and what they have or have not got in the way of principles of action, and how they came by what they have. On this ground I am glad that so much has been written on the subject in the British Magazine, and by so many different writers. A. Do you expect that they will settle the question? B. If you mean for everybody, certainly not. Even if they should be so happy as to elicit and manifest truth, all men are not open to VOL. XIV.-Dec. 1838. 5 c |