His grandfather was a leader among the patriotic ministers of the Revolution; his father was an officer in the army of the Revolution; he was himself born during the sitting of the Convention which formed the Con stitution of the United States; and attachment to the Union and to the principles of righteousness and liberty upon which it was founded has always been a great part of his nature. Books of Interest to Congregationalists. THE HOLY BIBLE: containing the Old and New Testaments. Translated and arranged, with notes, by Leicester Ambrose Sawyer. Vol. III. The Hebrew Poets. Boston: Walker, Wise & Co. 1862. 12mo. pp. 348. It is sad to see a man whom we have esteemed and trusted, given over to a spirit which seems to us one of delusion, and of danger, to himself and others. Mr. Sawyer appears to have reached, by a different route, the essential conclusions of Theodore Parker. While, therefore, there is much in this volume to interest the mind of the student of the Bible, there is more to disturb the pious sensibilities, and distress the devout heart; and we cannot commend it as a good, or in any sense safe, book for the family. We hope its author may live to repent, in dust and ashes, of his present position and influence. THE STORY OF MY CAREER, as Student at Freiberg and Jena, and as Professor at Halle, Breslau and Berlin, with Reminiscences of Goethe, Schiller, Schliermacher, Fichte, Novalis, Schlegel, Neander and others. By Heinrich Steffens. Translated by William Leonhard Gage. Boston: Gould & Lincoln. 1863. 16mo. pp. 284. Steffens, who was an eminent scholar of the last generation, left about 4,000 pages of autobiography, which is here skimmed and boiled down into a very readable and useful little book-much better than Steffens would have made it. LETTERS ON THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL, by Francis Wayland. Boston: Gould & Lincoln. 16mo. pp. 210. Containing some admirable counsels, mingled with some views which we think extreme, and calculated to do hurt, if received without consideration. Its hints on extempore preaching are liable to this remark. THE LAYMAN'S ASSISTANT. By Rev. C. Chamberlain, Pastor of the Congregational Church of Eastford, Ct. Hartford: published by the Author. 1862. 12mo. pp. 359. While scarcely true to the first idea suggested by its title, in not being a set dis cussion of the work of the laity, this may do any one good who reads it-being a series of short simple practical essays upon many points of interest in the Christian life. It is conceived and executed in an evangelical spirit. "I WILL;" being the determinations of the man of God, as found in some of the "I wills" of the Psalms. By Rev. Philip Bennett Power, M.A., author of the "I wills" of Christ. New York: R. Carter & Bros. For sale by Gould & Lincoln. 1863. 12mo. pp. 404. Like its predecessor, this book seems to us better than its title. It is earnest in its evangelic spirit, and contains many striking and moving facts in illustration of the truth which it presents. ANNUAL OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, or Year-book of This is now an indipensable annual, and its non-publication would be felt as a serious loss. This issue has a fine steel portrait of the Monitor' Ericsson. THE HIDDEN LIFE; and the Life of Glory. By Rev. A plain, faithful and edifying discussion of the inward life of the Christian, with valuable hints how to gain and keep it. "WORKING AND WINNING;" or the Deaf Boy's Triumph. By Rev. William M. Thayer. Boston: Henry Hoyt. 1862. pp. 340. The peculiar life of John Kitto is pleasantly told on these pages. The author and the publisher are doing a good work for the world by placing such a book within the reach of our youth. We do not wonder it has reached its fifth, and we see no reason why it may not reach its fiftieth, edition. THE OLD HORSE-SHOE, OR SAMMY'S FIRST CENT.— By Rev. William M. Thayer. Boston: Massachu setts Sabbath School Society, No. 13 Cornhill. pp. 296. This book contains the early life of Samuel Budgett, a prince among English mer chants, who, from the sale of an old horseshoe for a penny, worked his way up to great eminence as a man, and a financier. In the author's own fascinating style, he has woven the incidents of a remarkable life into a web of rare attraction. The boys will all want to read this beautiful volume. THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN AND THEOLOGICAL REVIEW. Editors, Henry B. Smith and J. M. Sherwood. January and April Nos., 1863. New York: J. M. Sherwood, 5 Beekman Street. The Presbyterian and Theological Review, of Philadelphia, and the American Theological Review, of New York, are now united, and are issued, in a new Series, under the title named above. The first two numbers are on our table. If these are an earnest of what the future issues are to be, this work will be every thing that the friends of the denomination it represents, can desire. It will surely secure the success its ability so evidently deserves. THE WORKS OF NATHANAEL EMMONS, D.D., &c. Edited by Rev. Jacob Ide, D D. Vol. VI. Boston: Congregational Board of Publication, 13 Cornhill, 1863 pp. 805. Forty-six Miscellaneous Sermons, and seven Letters, Essays, Disquisitions, &c., fill this beautifully printed volume. The works of Dr. Emmons have been too long before the public to need any commendation from ⚫ us. No theological or public library is complete without them. This volume, above named, is the last of this new, enlarged and greatly improved edition. WOMAN AND HER SAVIOUR IN PERSIA. By a returned Missionary, with five illustrations and a map of the Nestorian country. Boston: Gould & Lincoln, 59 Washington Street. New York: Sheldon & Co. Cincinnati: George S. Blanchard. 1863. pp. 303. Price, $1.00. We have read every page of this admirable book. We can say advisedly therefore, that it should be in the hands of every Christian who reads the English language. The wonderful work of grace it so graphically portrays, brings to view most prominently, the missionary labors of Miss Fidelia Fisk, who, for so long a time and so successfully taught the female seminary at Oroomiah, and toiled so faithfully to enlighten and save the women of Persia. We call especial attention to the chapters on " Prayerfulness," "Progress and Promise," and "Compositions." Let every pastor, and every friend of missions, read this work. It should not fail to be in all Sabbath school libraries, and in every Christian family. The prolific press of the American Tract Society, 28 Cornhill, Boston, has among its recent invaluable publications the following, viz. :-"The Wicket Gate: short Narratives of the turning of Sinners to God, with words of counsel and warning," pp. 256; "Following after Jesus, a Memorial of Susan Mariah Underwood, by Mrs. Eliza H. Anderson," a charming book. pp. 250; "Step by Step, or Tidy's way to freedom," pp. 192. A book that will be read. "Lessons from Insect Life, with numerous illustrations," pp. 185. Every way instructive. "The Celestial City: Glimpses within the gates," pp. 128; "Harry; the boy that did not own himself," pp. 63; "The Honey Makers," pp. 110; "Kenny Carle's Uniform," pp. 119; "Calls to the SaviourCome to Jesus, Call to Prayer, Quench not the Spirit," pp. 64, 60, 64-a sweet triad; "The Senses, with numerous illustrations." Important scientific truths made plain. We have also: PILGRIM PATH: or Interesting Incidents in the Experience of Christians, with Earnest Words from many who love the Lord. pp. 250. Editors' Table. THE STATISTICS. In printing the statistics of local Conferences and Associations, each on a separate page, please to have the column rules equi-distant on each page, so that the spaces shall be the same for corresponding columns on each page. Some do this now, but half or more do not attend to it, and thus subject us, and especially our printer, to great annoyance, and more than quadruple the liability to mistakes. We wish to print from the figures and letters of the State Minutes. To do this we are obliged to cut off each church, with its own figures, by itself, in each Association. Then we arrange all alphabetically by States and not by Associations, as we find them in the Minutes. If now the column rules of each Association are equi-distant, when the churches are thus cut apart and arranged alphabetically, then we can put each in its place, one under the other, all the figures coming in straight columns-" additions," under additions-"deaths," under deaths, "totals,” under totals, &c. But when they vary, some a quarter and some a half an inch, and some even more than that in the aggregate width, it is very difficult to adjust them without copying, and this is a labor that no one would care to undertake more than once in his life. It only wants specific directions from the Publishing Com mittee to the printer of the Minutes, and this difficulty would be obviated with no additional cost or trouble. We will send a fifty-cent bill to any one who will send us the January number of the Quarterly for 1859, in good binding condition, postage paid. ERRATA. Let every one having the January number of this periodical for 1863, turn to page 6, first column, 22d line from top, strike out the word "fairness," and write "firmness." In 2d column of the same page, 3d line from the bottom, strike out "this," and write "then." Congregational Quarterly Record. Ministers Ordained, or Enstalled. Feb. 8. Rev. E. G. BECKWITH, over the 3d Ch., San Francisco, Cal. Sermon by Rev. E. S. Lacy. Installing Prayer by Rev. Jno. Kimball. March 17. Mr WM. H. HASKELL, as an Evangelist, at Durham, Me. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Balkam, of Lewiston. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. Aaron Adams, of Auburu. "26. Rev. J. L. CORNING, over 1st Ch. in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Sermon and Installing Prayer by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, of Brooklyn. "30. Mr. GEO. W. WHITNEY, as an Evangelist, at Center Lisle, N. Y. Sermon by Rev. Arthur T. Pierson, of Binghampton. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. S. Johnson, of Chenango Forks. 66 31. Mr. WM. M. GAY, as an Evangelist, at Whitney's Point, N. Y. Sermon by Rev. Arthur T. Pierson, of Binghampton. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. H. Lyman, of Marathon. 31. Mr. THOS. GORDON GRASSIE, as Chaplain of the 108th N. Y. Reg't, at South Ch., Andover, Ms. Sermon by Rev. C. E. Fisher, of Lawrence. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. S. E. Léonard, of Andover. April 2. Mr. EDWIN S. BEARD, over the Ch. in Riverhead, L. I. Sermon by Rev. Chas. Hoover, of Patchogue. Dr. Chandler. Sermon by Rev. A. Dean. Installing Prayer by Rev. M. Kingman, of Charlemont. "15. Rev. GEO. BOWLER, over the 2nd Ch. in Westfield, Ms. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Foster, of West Springfield. Installing Prayer by Rev. E. Davis, D.D., of W. 66 15. Rev. WILLIAM F. ARMS, over the Ch. at Newtown, Ct. Sermon by Rev. Hiram P. Arms, of Norwich. Installing Prayer by Rev. G. P. Prudden, of Monroe. "15. Mr. SAMUEL B. HALLIDAY, as an Evangelist at Lodi, N. J. Sermon by Rev. Wm. B. Brown, of Newark. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. M. H. Wilder, of Howell's, N. Y. 22. Mr. E. H. AVERY, ordained to the Gospel May 6. Mr. JOHN E. ELLIOTT, over the Ch. Ridge- May 6. Rev. JOHN H. PETTENGILL, over the Ch. in Westbrook, Ct. Sermon by Rev. B. G. Northup, of axonville, Ms. Installing Prayer by Rev. D. S. Brainard, of Lyme. "7. Mr. ALPHEUS WINTER, over the Ch. in Onarga, Ill. Sermon by Rev. C. Jenney, of Galesburg. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. S. A. Vandyke, of Champaign. "13. Rev. W. H. McGIFFORD, over the Ch. in North Adams, Ms. "20. Mr. HENRY A. GOODHUE, over the Ch. in West Barnstable, Ms. Sermon by Rev. H. B. Hooker, D.D., of Boston. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. Wm. H. Bessom, of Centerville. "21. Rev. GEORGE E. FISHER, over the Ch. in Ashburnham, Ms. Sermon by Rev. A. P. Marvin, of Winchendon. Installing Prayer by Rev. B. F. Clarke, of W. June 3. Rev. GEORGE M. ADAMS, over the Ch. in Portsmouth, N. H. Sermon by Rev. George L. Walker, of Portland, Me. Installing Prayer by Rev. Israel W. Putnam, D.D., of Middleboro', Ms. 9. Mr. DAVID BEALS, Jr., as an Evangelist, at East Hartford, Ct. Sermon by Prof. Lawrence, of East Windsor. 9. Rev. JOHN EDGAR, over the Ch. in Falls Village, Ct. 10. Rev. LYMAN WHITE, over the Ch. in Easton, Ms. Sermon by Rev. S. J. Austin, of Gardner. Installing Prayer by Rev. B. F. Clarke, of Winchendon. 10. Mr. ALONZO T. DEMING, as an Evangelist, at Bridgewater, Vt. Sermon by Rev. C. B. Drake, D.D., of Royalton. 66 26. In Castleton, Vt., Rev. EDWARD ASHBY WALKER, to Miss CATHERINE KENT, daughter of Rev. Willard Child, D.D., of C. April 2. In Bangor, Me., Rev. LUTHER KEENE, of North Brookfield, Ms. to Miss ANNIE B., daughter of Jefferson Chamberlain, Esq., of B. In Westboro', Ms., Rev. DANIEL FITZ, D.D., of Ipswich, to Mrs. HANNAH B. D. BOWMAN, of W. April 7. In Barre, Ms., Rev. THOMAS G. GRASSIE, of Bolton, to Miss MARY ELIZABETH HOLBROOK, of B. 66 19. Rev. GEORGE J. MEANS, from the Ch. in Perry Center, N. Y. "C 19. Rev. JAMES B. HADLEY, from the Ch. in Campton, N. H. "19. Rev. LEWIS BRIDGMAN, from the Ch. in Middlefield, Ms. May 10. In South Haven, Mich., Rev. NATHANIEL GROVER. "20. In Rockford, Ill., Rev. RALPH EMERSON, D.D., aged 75 yrs., 9 months, 2 days. American Congregational Union. TENTH ANNIVERSARY. A public meeting, the commencement of the Tenth Anniversary exercises of the American Congregational Union, was held in the Broadway Tabernacle, on Tuesday, May 12, 1863, at 7 o'clock, P. M. Rev. Leonard Bacon, D.D., the President of the Society, in the chair. After music by the choir, prayer was offered by the Rev. Joseph Emerson, of Andover, Ms. The Annual Report of the Board of Trustees was read by the Corresponding Secretary. The Annual Address was then delivered by the Rev. Henry M. Storrs, of Cincinnati, O., on the Faith and Polity of the Puritans. Benediction was pronounced by the Presi dent. BUSINESS MEETING. THE Tenth Annual Business Meeting of the American Congregational Union was held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, on Thursday May 14, 1863, at 5 o'clock, P. M. The President, Rev. Leonard Bacon, D. D., was in the chair. The meeting was opened with prayer, by the Rev. George S. F. Savage, of Chicago, III. the English Union, early in July last, and was by them published and widely circulated before the Anniversary of St. Bartholomew's dayknown among English Non-conformists, as "Black Bartholomew." After its appearance in England, a copy of this letter was furnished to the Congregational Quarterly, as the organ of the Union, and was published in that magazine in October, 1862. The reply of the Committee of the English Union, herewith enclosed, was also forwarded to the Quarterly, as soon as received by us,― with the request that copies might be furnished to the religious press. It was too late, however, for the October number, and it has appeared only in a few of the religious news papers. Our correspondence was formally acknowledged by the Congregational Union of England and Wales at its session in London, in October last, and elicited some friendly remarks and resolutions in regard to the state of our country. Your Committee are, therefore, encouraged to believe that their service in this matter has done something to strengthen both Christian and international ties with brethren of kindred The Treasurer read his Annual Report for faith in the land of our fathers. the year ending May 1, 1863. It was Voted, That the Reports of the Trustees, and of the Treasurer, be accepted and published under the direction of the Board of Trustees. The Rev. J. C. Holbrook, of Dubuque, Io., offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted. Resolved, That the thanks of this Union be tendered to the Rev. Henry M. Storrs, for his able discourse, delivered at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday evening, and that he be requested to furnish a copy for publication under the direction of the Board of Trustees. Jos. P. THOMPSON, New York, May 6, 1863. Letter from the Committee of the Congrega- BELOVED AND HONORED BRETHREN :-We have received and read with peculiar interest The following Report was read by the Re- your fraternal and valued letter relating to our cording Secretary: The Committee appointed by the Union, at its Annual Meeting in 1862, to address to the Congregational Union of England and Wales" a letter of fraternal congratulation in Commemoration of the Bi-centenary of Non-conformity, respectfully report :-That a letter, prepared in accordance with these instructions, was forwarded to the Committee of 25 VOL. V. Bi-centenary movement, and have secured its publication in our denominational newspapers, and in the Evangelical Magazine. It has thus been brought under the notice of a great number of readers, who cannot fail to be gratified with its contents, and we shall report its receipt and our reply to the Pastors and other Representatives of our Churches, in the approaching annual assembly of our Union. |