offering any atonement as prescribed by the Shasters. When Krishna Mohun renounced caste on becoming a Christian, and his mother and brother represented their case to the Dhormo Shobha, they allowed the family to be restored to.caste only on condition of their performing an atonement fully equal to their circumstances; and in consequence she had to give to each of the Pundits whe belonged to the Society from 1 to 3 rupees each, besides other articles, estimated in all at about 400 rupees. Gopee's family expended a handsome sum in an atonement, though its members are not yet fully received into caste; and indeed, in every other case of conversion to Christianity, we believe, an atonement very heavy in proportion to the ability of the party has been demanded and given. The present recent decision of the Dhormo Shobha, although very just and proper in itself, is so evidently contrary to the requirements of the Shasters, that it completely nullifies their authority; and is such a relaxation from the former policy of the Hindoo zealots, that it indicates the apprehension they entertain that it is now necessary to make the return to caste as easy as possible, lest those who by accident or design have lost it, not thinking it worth while to pay the amount which has hitherto been deemed necessary to regain it, should determine to content themselves without its acquisition. Let not the careless or the designing any more talk of the unchangeableness of Hindooism. It has now been changed by a solemn act of the conclave of Hindoo " Pope and Cardinals" assembled in the Hindoo " Vatican" or Dhormo Shobha. Let the fact be proclaimed in the hearing of all the Hindoos: and henceforward, withdrawing their reverence for the sacred Shasters, let them bow down at the feet of the Dhormo Shobha They may rest assured of a hearty welcome, if they come loaded with superstition and with gold.

Mr. Dealtry's Ordination Sermon.-This discourse, as might be expected from the character of the author, is characterized by great plainness, warmth, and faithfulness. But it so But it so happens that the broad statements of Christian truth are occasionally interrupted by strong assertions, expressive of the author's peculiar views on the subject of Church Government. These he had an undoubted right to introduce, if he thought proper; only, as one who conscientiously desires to accomplish the greatest amount of good, he should have remembered that this single circumstance must have a tendency to contract the circulation of the discourse, and so greatly abridge its usefulness. For the same reason, we are also expressly prevented by our "fundamental rules" from entering into any critical details, or from delivering a decisive opinion, or from indulging in unqualified approbation.

To the authors of sermons, in Calcutta, we earnestly recommend a perusal of the following remarks, probably from the pen of Mr. Bulwer, which appeared in a late number of the "New Monthly.

"In a former number we noticed "the Pulpit ;" the publication before us ("The Preacher") is of a similar character. The sermons are taken in shorthand from the mouth of the preacher as they are delivered; but, as we understand, are submitted afterwards to his inspection, and are published with his knowledge and approbation. Churchmen and Dissenters meet in these pages on one common ground; and we are struck with the general agreement among them on all the great points of doctrinal Christianity. For our part, we wonder where the difference between them lies, and we look in vain for the confirmation of the Popish censure upon Protestantsthat they have almost as many differing sects as congregations. We see variety, but no difference, in the sense of the word which implies dissension and opposition of views. They are all Christians, maintaining for the most part the same creed; and we should be glad to learn why they cannot officiate in each other's pulpits, and live together as one fold under one shepherd? -If this volume affords, as we imagine it does, a fair average of the kind of Christian teaching dispensed from our metropolitan pulpits, then have we abundant reason to congratulate all parties on the rapid advances which they are making in the science of true religion. We hope the practice will follow; and especially that charity, the bond of perfectness, will be cultivated, to the exclusion, not only of sectarian bitterness, but of unbrotherly feeling."

Macritchie's Meteorological Register, kept at Bancoorah*.-In the last number of the Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal, conducted by Professor Jameson, we find inserted, "Meteorological Tables, deduced from a Register of the weather, kept at Bancoorah, in the East Indies, during the years 1827 and 1828, by Mr. G. Macritchie." Bancoorah is situated about 100 miles W. N. W. from Calcutta, on the great Benares road. From Calcutta to Burdwan, a distance of 50 miles, the country is remarkably level; and it is from this last place that the country ascends in a gradual elevation to Bancoorah, a distance of 50 miles, above which place the ascent is much more rapid and the country becomes hilly. About Bancoorah, the country is covered with low woods, the soil is gravelly, with a clayey sand on the surface. Pieces of trap and also of quartz rock, containing a large portion of mica, are brought down from the hills by the floods of the river Dalkissah, and become imbedded in the soil; but about Bancoorah itself, with the exception of two or three masses of quartz jutting above the surface, there is no rock or stone of any consequence. About 30 miles N. E. there is a considerable bed of coal and freestone. The place is elevated above the sea 215 feet, and is generally accounted to be the healthiest station in that part of India. Mr. M. concluded, that April is the driest month, and July that in which there is the most moisture-that the coldest month is January, and the hottest May-that the healthiest season is during the con

*Though this subject does not strictly fall within the limits we have prescribed to ourselves, yet it is one of such universal interest, and the facts [ stated of a nature so thoroughly local, that our readers may well excuse us for supplying this analysis of Mr. M.'s Journal.

offering any atonement as prescribed by the Shasters. When Krishna Mohun renounced caste on becoming a Christian, and his mother and brother represented their case to the Dhormo Shobha, they allowed the family to be restored to caste only on condition of their performing an atonement fully equal to their circumstances; and in consequence she had to give to each of the Pundits whe belonged to the Society from 1 to 3 rupees each, besides other articles, estimated in all at about 400 rupees. Gopee's family expended a handsome sum in an atonement, though its members are not yet fully received into caste; and indeed, in every other case of conversion to Christianity, we believe, an atonement very heavy in proportion to the ability of the party has been demanded and given. The present recent decision of the Dhormo Shobha, although very just and proper in itself, is so evidently contrary to the requirements of the Shasters, that it completely nullifies their authority; and is such a relaxation from the former policy of the Hindoo zealots, that it indicates the apprehension they entertain that it is now necessary to make the return to caste as easy as possi ble, lest those who by accident or design have lost it, not thinking it worth while to pay the amount which has hitherto been deemed necessary to regain it, should determine to content themselves without its acquisition. Let not the careless or the designing any more talk of the unchangeableness of Hindooism. It has now been changed by a solemn act of the conclave of Hindoo "Pope and Cardinals" assembled in the Hindoo "Vatican" or Dhormo Shobha. Let the fact be proclaimed in the hearing of all the Hindoos: and henceforward, withdrawing their reverence for the sacred Shasters, let them bow down at the feet of the Dhormo Shobha. They may rest assured of a hearty welcome, if they come loaded with superstition and with gold.

Mr. Dealtry's Ordination Sermon.-This discourse, as might be expected from the character of the author, is characterized by great plainness, warmth, and faithfulness. But it so happens that the broad statements of Christian truth are occasionally interrupted by strong assertions, expressive of the author's peculiar views on the subject of Church Government. These he had an undoubted right to introduce, if he thought proper; only, as one who conscientiously desires to accomplish the greatest amount of good, he should have remembered that this single circumstance must have a tendency to contract the circulation of the discourse, and so greatly abridge its usefulness. For the same reason, we are also expressly prevented by our "fundamental rules" from entering into any critical details, or from delivering a decisive opinion, or from indulging in unqualified approbation.

To the authors of sermons, in Calcutta, we earnestly recommend a perusal of the following remarks, probably from the pen of Mr. Bulwer, which appeared in a late number of the "New Monthly."

"In a former number we noticed "the Pulpit ;" the publication before us ("The Preacher") is of a similar character. The sermons are taken in shorthand from the mouth of the preacher as they are delivered; but, as we understand, are submitted afterwards to his inspection, and are published with his knowledge and approbation. Churchmen and Dissenters meet in these pages on one common ground; and we are struck with the general agreement among them on all the great points of doctrinal Christianity. For our part, we wonder where the difference between them lies, and we look in vain for the confirmation of the Popish censure upon Protestantsthat they have almost as many differing sects as congregations. We see variety, but no difference, in the sense of the word which implies dissension and opposition of views. They are all Christians, maintaining for the most part the same creed; and we should be glad to learn why they cannot officiate in each other's pulpits, and live together as one fold under one shepherd? -If this volume affords, as we imagine it does, a fair average of the kind of Christian teaching dispensed from our metropolitan pulpits, then have we abundant reason to congratulate all parties on the rapid advances which they are making in the science of true religion. We hope the practice will follow; and especially that charity, the bond of perfectness, will be cultivated, to the exclusion, not only of sectarian bitterness, but of unbrotherly feeling."

Macritchie's Meteorological Register, kept at Bancoorah*.-In the last number of the Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal, conducted by Professor Jameson, we find inserted, "Meteorological Tables, deduced from a Register of the weather, kept at Bancoorah, in the East Indies, during the years 1827 and 1828, by Mr. G. Macritchie." Bancoorah is situated about 100 miles W. N. W. from Calcutta, on the great Benares road. From Calcutta to Burdwan, a distance of 50 miles, the country is remarkably level; and it is from this last place that the country ascends in a gradual elevation to Bancoorah, a distance of 50 miles, above which place the ascent is much more rapid and the country becomes hilly. About Bancoorah, the country is covered with low woods, the soil is gravelly, with a clayey sand on the surface. Pieces of trap and also of quartz rock, containing a large portion of mica, are brought down from the hills by the floods of the river Dalkissah, and become imbedded in the soil; but about Bancoorah itself, with the exception of two or three masses of quartz jutting above the surface, there is no rock or stone of any consequence. About 30 miles N. E. there is a considerable bed of coal and freestone. The place is elevated above the sea 215 feet, and is generally accounted to be the healthiest station in that part of India. Mr. M. concluded, that April is the driest month, and July that in which there is the most moisture-that the coldest month is January, and the hottest May-that the healthiest season is during the con

Though this subject does not strictly fall within the limits we have prescribed to ourselves, yet it is one of such universal interest, and the facts stated of a nature so thoroughly local, that our readers may well excuse us for supplying this analysis of Mr. M.'s Journal.

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offering any atonement as prescribed by the Shasters. Krishna Mohun renounced caste on becoming a Christian, and his mother and brother represented their case to the Dhormo Shobha, they allowed the family to be restored to caste only on condition of their performing an atonement fully equal to their circumstances; and in consequence she had to give to each of the Pundits who belonged to the Society from 1 to 3 rupees each, besides other articles, estimated in all at about 400 rupees. Gopee's family expended a handsome sum in an atonement, though its members are not yet fully received into caste; and indeed, in every other case of conversion to Christianity, we believe, an atonement very heavy in proportion to the ability of the party has been demanded and given. The present recent decision of the Dhormo Shobha, although very just and proper in itself, is so evidently contrary to the requirements of the Shasters, that it completely nullifies their authority; and is such a relaxation from the former policy of the Hindoo zealots, that it indicates the apprehension they entertain that it is now necessary to make the return to caste as easy as possible, lest those who by accident or design have lost it, not thinking it worth while to pay the amount which has hitherto been deemed necessary to regain it, should determine to content themselves without its acquisition. Let not the careless or the designing any more talk of the unchangeableness of Hindooism. It has now been changed by a solemn act of the conclave of Hindoo “Pope and Cardinals" assembled in the Hindoo "Vatican" or Dhormo Shobha. Let the fact be proclaimed in the hearing of all the Hindoos; and henceforward, withdrawing their reverence for the sacred Shasters, let them bow down at the feet of the Dhormo Shobha. They may rest assured of a hearty welcome, if they come loaded with superstition and with gold.

Mr. Dealtry's Ordination Sermon.-This discourse, as might be expected from the character of the author, is characterized by great plainness, warmth, and faithfulness. But it so happens that the broad statements of Christian truth are occasionally interrupted by strong assertions, expressive of the author's peculiar views on the subject of Church Government. These he had an undoubted right to introduce, if he thought proper; only, as one who conscientiously desires to accomplish the greatest amount of good, he should have remembered that this single circumstance must have a tendency to contract the circulation of the discourse, and so greatly abridge its usefulness. For the same reason, we are also expressly prevented by our "fundamental rules" from entering into any critical details, or from delivering a decisive opinion, or from indulging in unqualified approbation.

To the authors of sermons, in Calcutta, we earnestly recommend a perusal of the following remarks, probably from the pen of Mr. Bulwer, which appeared in a late number of the "New Monthly."