time. These she sometimes records, with sensible and amiable reflections. Having related the establishment of the Bible Society, she says,

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"For my own part, I can truly say, that in the course of a long life, not wholly spent without observation, I have never yet seen an instance, where the Bible has been habitually read, though the understanding respecting the genuine import of many passages may not always have been much informed, that the heart has not been made wiser and better; that many evil passions have not been corrected, although perhaps not wholly subdued; and the pious and benevolent affections further cultivated, improved and enlarged. Say then, if it be not true, that the gospel is indeed the pearl of great price,' for which the enlightened merchant-man' would cheerfully sell all that he hath' to make the purchase? "Nor does the importance of the British and Foreign Bible Society appear diminished, or its value inferior, when we witness the subordinate happy effects resulting from it; softening the animosities of discordant, contending sects and parties, by demonstrating, that there is one object at least, and that a most important one, in which all may most cordially unite. With what delight, upon this occasion, have I seen the friends with whom I am in more immediate communion, join heart and hand with some other excellent persons, who are our friends also, but whose speculative opinions, on some points, differ widely from giving

of that delightful harmony which shall hereafter obtain, when all that is imperfect shall be done away; when we shall no longer see as through a glass darkly,

but shall know even as we are known!'" Pp. 376, 377.

All persons who were acquainted with Mrs. Cappe, we may say all those that have perused the former volumes of our work, know the deep interest which she took in the removal of the Manchester College to York. Besides a strong conviction of the utility and even necessity of this institution to the prosperity of the cause of the Unitarian Dissenters, she entertained the liveliest friendship for the gentleman who is at the head of this academic establishment, and for those that were afterwards called to share in his learned labours. Hence, she watched the growth of the college with much anxiety, and by her tongue and her pen zealously asserted its

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title to Unitarian patronage. Her name will be enrolled at the head of the benefactors to the institution, for there may be benefactions without large pecuniary assistance, and it is a pleasing recollection for its conductors and supporters, that her co-operation with them, according to her means, in this important work, constituted one of the greatest pleasures of her later years.

We should gladly have laid before the reader a larger portion of the contents of this valuable work, if the department allotted to our Review would have allowed; but we regret the restrictions under which we write the less, because we feel assured that we have extracted enough to recommend the Memoirs to all that admire superior talents virtuously employed, that sympathize with the best affections of our race, and that rejoice in seeing the profession of the simple truth of the gospel accredited and enforced by the evidence and argument of a holy and heavenly life.

ART. II.-Negro-Slavery; or, A View of some of the more Prominent Features of that State of Society, as it exists in the United States of America, and in the Colonies of the West Indies, especially in Jamaica. 8vo. pp. 124. Hatchard and Son, and J. and A. Arch. 1823. 3s.

HE friends of humanity have been

to the subject of Negro-Slavery; apparently satisfied with the great achievement of the abolition of the SlaveTrade. At length, they are aroused to a sense of duty upon this important question; they are beginning to awaken public sympathy; and we trust they will not cease their virtuous labours until means shall have been devised for ultimately extirpating the immoral and impolitic system of slavery throughout the whole of the British dominions.

The publication before us originated with an association at Liverpool, formed for the purpose of mitigating and abolishing slavery in our colonies. That town, which was deepest in the guilt of the slave-trade, is thus endeavouring to expiate its sin. The pamphlet consists of the evidence of various unconnected witnesses of great respectability, with regard to the crimes and atrocities that are inseparable from slavery; and we are pleased

1823, Feb. 20, at Madeira, JOHN SOLLY, second son of ISAAC SOLLY, Esq. aged 22.

March 29, at his Lodge, in Downing College, Cambridge, EDWARD CHRISTIAN, Esq., Chief Justice of the Isle of Ely, and Professor of the Laws of England in the University of Cambridge.

19th inst., at Brixton, Mr. LINDSAY BOWRING, aged 28, an amiable and excellent young man, who was deservedly held in the highest esteem by the numerous members of his family, and by all his connexions. It may be remarked, as another of the many coincidences that strikingly manifest the vanity of human life, that he had given his name as one of the Stewards of the Christian Tract Society Anniversary, and that when the meeting was held, he was a corpse. This melancholy event was alluded to at the meeting, and a just tribute of respect was paid to the memory of the deceased.

At Cirencester, at a very advanced age, Mrs. KIMBER. The qualities which most distinguished this excellent lady were integrity, benevolence and piety. Her integrity appeared in every transaction of her life. She uniformly acted from principle, from a sense of duty, from a regard to right. The fine tender feeling of honour which she possessed, gave a dignity to her mind and an independence to her conduct, such as are seldom witnessed in the world. Of the integrity of her religious principle she gave a remarkable proof about fifteen years ago, when, in consequence of the Unitarian Meetinghouse at Fairford having been given up to the Independents, she left the town and a large circle of friends, and removed to Cirencester, where she could worship God, even the Father, in a manner more congenial to her views and feelings. Her benevolence shewed itself both in her spirit and her conduct. She wished well to all, thought the best of every one, and put the most charitable construction on every action. If any thing, she was too charitable in her feel ings, which led her sometimes to administer pity where censure would have been more just. Of the benevolence of her actions, or what is more commonly termed charity, or alms-giving, it is almost impossible to speak too highly. It was

impartial, it was disinterested, it was generous. Meek herself as a child, and humble as a saint, she regarded not the distinctions which pride and vanity make shred of the same frail texture, and, among mortals. She considered all as a therefore, meriting her equal love. She bestowed her charity without regard to persons, and almost without regard to character;" for e'en her failings leaned to virtue's side,"-it was sufficient for her that an object wanted relief, and she could give it. But her benevolence was not quite impartial; for she certainly leaned towards the poor, the distressed, and those who had none to help them. Many such in her neighbourhood are now mourning her loss; and well they may, for her place will not soon be supplied. Her charity was disinterested: what she gave, she gave for the object's sake, and not for any private gratification or show of vanity. Her right hand knew not what her left hand did. She never liked to be thanked for any kindness she bestowed, much less did she ever mention it herself. "To do good," she used to say, was a duty in which there was no merit." Moreover, her charity was generous, and what is a remarkable fact, her generosity increased with her years. To form an idea of this excellent quality, it was necessary to witness its effects. Her liberal hand extended itself as far as it could. And it is but justice to add, that the recipients of her bounty were not ungrateful, if a devout attendance at her grave, and many tears and expressions of regret, can be considered indicative of the feelings of the heart. Of her piety much might be said, but it is unnecessary after such an exhibition of its fruits; for her philanthropy sprung from its legitimate source, love to God. general it may be observed, that her piety was an habitual feeling, and not an occasional impulse, or formal observance. It was a disposition of soul which softened down all her thoughts and feelings to one continued flow of devotion-to a constant expression of gratitude and praise to the Giver of all good. It was her practice to trace every blessing and mercy, every comfort and convenience, every pleasing thought and holy feeling, to the Great Origin of all things, even her God and Father. She saw God in every thing, and every thing in God. She believed and she felt that all circumstances and events were under the controul of a wise and gracious Providence. Hence her constant

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prayer was, "Thy will, O God, not mine be done." But though her piety was thus pure and elevated, so as almost not to need any adventitious aid, yet she was a great advocate for public worship and family devotions. Her last effort, and a painful one it was to leave her home, was to attend her usual place of worship. With respect to family prayer, she uniformly practised it in her own house, and evidently with great seriousness and ardour; and she often lamented the

lightness with which it was regarded by many families who make a public profession of religion-who perform the duty but once or twice a week, and not even then if at all inconvenient. In a word, the piety of this excellent lady was of the most elevated character, and such as, no doubt, gained her the favour of her God, and qualified her for a seat among the blessed in heaven. During her illness, which was short, but very painful, she was perfectly resigned to the will of God. She softly sunk in the arms of death, without a murmur or a sigh.

Lately, in Charlotte Street, Bloomsbury, aged 54, the Rev. WILLIAM BINGLEY, F. L. S., author of "Animal Biography," and of several other ingenious works of natural history. Mr. B. was brought up in the law; but prospects of promotion led him to exchange this profession for that of the church. He

devoted his leisure from his early years to the study of natural history, and was beginning to acquire a solid reputation at the time when he was cut off by a short illness. He wrote for many years the Monthly Reports of Natural History for the Monthly Magazine, dated from Christ Church, where he then performed parochial duty.

Lately, in Covent Garden, aged 64, the public as a political and statistical Mr. WILLIAM PLAYFAIR, long known to writer, and as a miscellaneous editor. He was the elder brother of the late Professor John Playfair, of Edinburgh.

Death Abroad.

1822, Aug. 22, at Serampore, by an attack of the cholera morbus, KISHUN PALL, the first idolatrous Hindoo in Bengal, who was converted to the Protestant faith. He was baptized by Dr. Carey, in the Ganges, in the year 1800, and throughout a Christian profession of more than twenty years, proved how well-suited Christianity is to elevate the Hindoo character. He has left a widow, four daughters, and eleven grandchildren. He was beloved and respected in life, and was followed by his relations and numerous friends to the grave. He died full of Christian hope and joy.-Calcutta Journal.

DOMESTIC. Anniversary of the Opening of the Unitarian Meeting-House, Moor Lane, Bolton.

THE First Anniversary of the opening of the Unitarian Meeting House, Moor Lane, Bolton, was held on Easter Sunday and Monday, March 30th and 31st. There were individuals present from Blackburne, Bury, Chowbent, Cockey Moor, Congleton, Dob Lane, Dukinfield, Haslingden, Hindley, Liverpool, Macclesfield, Manchester, Mellor, Monton, Newchurch Rossendale, Ormskirk, Padiham, Park Lane, Preston, Rivington, Rochdale, Southport, St. Helens, Stand, Tildesley, Walmesley, Warrington, Wigan, &c. The morning service was introduced by the Rev. Thomas Madge, of Norwich; and the Rev. Dr. Philipps, of Sheffield, delivered an admirable sermon, strongly enforcing a steady adherence to Christian principle in spite of every obstacle, an

union of heart and soul, and the strict observance of Christian practice, as the only sure foundations of the prosperity of a religious society, and of human happiness. The Doctor's text was Philip. i. 27:"Let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ; that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the gospel; and in nothing terrified by your adversaries." In the afternoon, the Rev. T. Madge conducted the whole service, and preached an eloquent and argumentative discourse, On the Right and Duty of fearless Inquiry, and of a bold Declaration of Truth, from 1 Peter iii. 16. In the evening, the Rev. Joseph Marriott, of Liverpool, took the devotional part of the worship, and the Rev. Dr. Philipps preached from Psalm lxxxvi. 5, and Psalm ciii. 11, very ably vindicating and illustrating the free, unpurchased grace and mercy of

God.