EDITOR'S TABLE. 66 A better opportunity was never presented to action, of which favorable results are beginning the American Church for contributing to the to be reported, by the Domestic Committee of spread of the Gospel as embodied in the Catholic the Board of Missions-will not, it is hoped, and evangelical system which she has received be suffered soon to flag. A new call now in regular transmission from the Apostles, than is exists for it in the case of the Rev. R. Townsend found in the recent accession to our country of Huddart, a highly respectable Presbyter of this California. Nor could there be a call urged by Diocese, an accomplished scholar, and long exhigher considerations of duty, or more reasonable perienced and successful teacher, in the higher prospects of the happiest results. Among the branches of literature and science, and a genemigrants to that distant region are to be found tleman well-learned in human nature, and in large numbers of our most intelligent and the means of giving proper influence and effiworthy citizens, and a fair proportion of our ciency to social intercourse. Satisfied that he is fellow members of the Church. To secure to one whose accession to their society will be these, and provide for all others whose hearts cordially welcomed by our California friends, and may be moved thereto, the spiritual privileges be found beneficial to the cause of the Church of the Church, is a matter of deep interest, and and of learning among them, we respectfully tenpresents to us a department of Christian charity,der to him our best wishes for his success and appealing to the very best feelings of men and happiness, and commend to the serious attention Christians. Our friends who have gone, and {and favorable regard of our readers, his “ Appeal are constantly going, thither, are unavoidably in Behalf of the Church in California," which has exposed to heavy expenditure in getting there, in been circulated, and copies of which may be had, getting settled there, and in making the necessary gratuitously, at No. 6 Cortlandt St., in this city. arrangements for engaging in the duties of their respective callings in life, and (those who have THE charge of a "Romanizing clique" in this them) in removing thither their families. Hence Diocese, and particularly in this city, has, for the call upon us--would we act towards them a long while past, been oft-times raised in certhe part of brethren of the same country and tain quarters. The apparent earnestness and the same faith, and have them enjoy those social the real eagerness with which this clamor was and civil blessings and privileges which can re-kept up, added materially to its effect. It is sult only from cultivated intelligence, pure true, no facts were stated, and no parties desigmorals, and sound religion—to aid them, and (nated by name; but this only made the matter aid them cheerfully, and aid them liberally, in more formidable and terrifying to those whose establishing among themselves the means of in-associations and habits of thought produced in tellectual, moral, and spiritual culture. There them a too easy credulity. Secret and concealed is every prospect that as soon as their worldly dangers are always the most alarming. When affairs have taken a good start, and are well we can see the peril which threatens us, when under way, their churches and seminaries, and we can measure its dimensions, and estimate its other religious and literary institutions, will be capacity for harm, we know what we are to well sustained by them, and be made, in the encounter, and we set ourselves to work to more settled portions of the territory, means of guard against and to resist the attack. But extending their benefits to others. when the danger is concealed, our fears are easily wrought upon, and our imaginations worked up to a degree of intense excitement. A concealed danger is lurking near. not measure its size or magnitude. Our fears invest it with the most horrible and awful shapes, and we become tortured by the apparition of monstrous spectres, which we first conjure into existence, and then treat as if they were realities. We can The great call for this immediate help, so much needed, and so rich in promises and prospects of usefulness, led to the very gratifying California movement of the Church in this city about a year ago. We rejoice much to hear that a blessing has attended it-the most encouraging accounts having been received from the Rev. Mr. Mines, of whose self-devotion to labor in that region, it was intended to be, by God's Such was the unnatural and overwrought blessing, a help and strengthener. state of mind into which many very excellent and The spirit then manifested,-soon followed by truly conscientious people had been thrown whom had been for some time previously to his secession an assistant to the other, have left the Church for Rome. Not another Clergyman belonging to this Diocese; with perhaps two or or lay-woman; nay, if we may credit our senses, not even one of those " simple minded young gentlemen" has been seduced by the honeyed words of false teaching to abandon and forsake the faith into which they had been baptised. upon the subject of "Romanizing." It was a mania, which, like the teeth of a mad dog, threw every one into spasms whom it took hold of. Danger, imminent and wide extended, was proclaimed, but the particulars were not forth-three reported exceptions not a single layman coming. The imagination was excited, and then allowed to revel among the terrifying shapes it had called into existence. Legions of white robed priests, of laymen, and of women, and perfect crowds of theological students, in the character of" simple minded young gentlemen," The Romanizers have gone from among us to forming a mighty army, were seen through the pay a new "allegiance" elsewhere. For their dim perspective of the future, going out from sakes we grieve, but for the peace of the Church the time honored portals of the CHURCH and we rejoice. Their numbers are few, and their marching with portentous tramp to bow them- apostacy will do the Church, from which they selves at the feet of Roman idols. In this vis- have separated themselves, far less injury than ion a dark cloud was seen suspended over the would their remaining within her fold, with Church. Her sons were turning traitors to her hearts and affections alienated and estranged. authority, withdrawing themselves from her Before they went from among bosom where they had been nourished with the were a cause of offence, and served as a prefood of life, and yielding themselves to embraces text for those who love agitation more than at once corrupting and degrading. The cry peace, to stir up strife in our borders. While was so loud and so long continued, and the we have cause to be thankful that so few have charge was at the same time so vague and ill-been deluded, may the present unfortunate exdefined, that expectation was raised to the high-amples be a warning to all sound Churchmen to est pitch. Intimations and suspicions the most be more earnest and zealous in holding fast the absurd were eagerly caught hold of, and greedily form of sound words. swallowed, but not being quite so easy of digestion, served only to stimulate the fancy and send it off on excursions still bolder and more fantastic. The curtain has at length been drawn, the fearful danger has been revealed, and another mouse has been born into the world. The mighty army of apostates, which loomed up through the mists of an over-heated fancy, now that these mists have been cleared away, can be seen and counted. Two Clergymen, one of us they OUR subscribers will please bear in mind that the terms of our magazine are two dollars, payable in advance. Remittances may be made through the mail, at our risk, and a receipt will be sent in the next number. Regularity and promptness on the part of our patrons will inWe sure regularity and promptness on ours. trust that those who wish our periodical well will remember this suggestion. BOOK TABLE. THE WHOLE DUTY OF MAN, Laid down in a more editions." We cannot wonder at this Plain Familiar Way for the Use of All. With when we are farther informed who have used Private Devotions for Several Occasions. From the latest London Edition. New-York: and approved of it. Thus: "We are told that Stanford & Swords. 1850. 12 mo. pp. 333. it was the custom of the learned and excellent To those acquainted with the standard theolo-BISHOP BULL, one of the greatest ornaments of gy and piety of the purest branch of the Cath- our Church, to read a chapter out of the Whole olic Church, this admirable volume, first pub-Duty of Man, in addition to the performance of lished in 1658, contains its own best recommen- Family Prayers, in his house, on Sunday evedation in the preparatory pages. From thening." Preface by the editor of the last English edition, we learn that "few books have obtained a more general circulation, or have passed through "The amiable and pious ROBERT NELson, a name equally eminent among the lay members of the Church," speaks of it as excellent book, than which we have none more "that fit for general and constant use." "Izaak Wal- with that of the author, as a valuable aid to a HARRY AND ARCHIE; or, First and Last Com- An affecting story of an orphan boy, who, while preparing to receive his first communion worthily, was fatally injured in his attempts to rescue some children from a burning house. His first and and last communion was adminis THE TESTAMENT IN THE LITTLE COFFIN, or the THE DOVE; an example of attachment to home. the reader; that condescension to the meanest Two books for children issued by the Sunday School Union. The former a history of a little boy who died at the early age of seven years, but who, under the guiding care of a pious THE DEVOTIONS OF BISHOP ANDREWES, transla- Bishop Andrewes was one of the most eminent, of the many eminent saints of the Reformed Catholic Church. This little volume is of a class, encouragement for the reproduction of which is among the most favorable signs of the present time. It consists not of finished forms; but is rather a suggester of points meet to be embraced in the pious breathings of the soul in its devotional retirements. It furnishes the proper matter, method, and order, of sound evangelical devotion; which the Christian may very profitably make his guide when pouring out his heart in such wise as, at the time of prayer, it may be moved; or which he may expand in preparing for his use fuller written forms. The principles and spirit of such devotions are among the Church's richest treasures, and particularly "necessary for these times." The short preface of the American editor, the breathing of a spirit congenial of holiness. The latter, an account of the hab- posses THE HISTORY OF ALFRED THE GREAT. By Jacob Abbot. Harper & Brothers, New-York. 16 mo. pp. 270. One of Abbott's Historical Series, issued in the same beautiful style with the preceding volumes. It contains an outline of the life of the Great King Alfred, the founder of the British monarchy, and consequently some account of the early state of Briton. His successes and reverses, his deeds of prowess in the field, and his wanderings and adventures while seeking safety from his foes under the disguise of a laborer-not forgetting the berating he received from the cow-herd's wife, in whose service he was employed, for letting the cakes burn that he was directed to watch-are graphically described. It is handsomely illustrated with wood cuts. DARK SCENES OF HISTORY. By G. P. R. James, Esq. New-York: Harper & Brothers. 1850. 8 vo. pp. 419. James stands in the front rank of English nov elists. He generally takes historical events as We have had time to do no more than glance over the pages of this romance. Those fond of thrilling incident, and of mental excitement, will find in this work scenes where their imagination can be excited and indulged. We have seen enough of it to convince us that its author By THE EARLY CONFLICTS OF CHRISTIANITY. Pp. 288. The object of Dr. Kip in this work is to point out, clearly and distinctly, some of those great difficulties and obstacles against which Christianity in its infancy had to contend. These he treats of under five separate heads-Judaism, Grecian Philosophy, The Licentious Spirit of the Age, Barbarism, and The Pagan Mythology. He shows how these, in the very zenith of their power and strength, opposed themselves to, and strove to crush, that infant Church which was THE WHALE AND HIS CAPTORS, or the Whaleman's Adventures, and the Whale's Biography. By Rev. Henry T. Cheever. New-York: Harper & Brothers. 1849. 16 mo. pp. 314. This volume while it recounts many scenes of danger and adventure experienced by those who are engaged in the whaling service, and relates anecdotes of thrilling interest, conveys a great deal of valuable information in regard to the character and habits of the whale. Amusement and instruction are happily blended, and this little work will be a favorite with the boys. It is embellished with wood cuts, and hand-founded by Jesus of Nazareth, and against somely got up. THE LIFE AND CORRESPONDENCE OF ROBERT The above work is to be completed in six which, though small in numbers and greatly next. |