At the same Congregation, the following graces passed the Senate: To appoint the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. French, Dr. Geldart, Dr. Haviland, Mr. Tatham, Mr. Peacock, Mr. Weller, Mr. Ash, Mr. Bowstead, Mr. Hanson, and Mr. Barrick, a Syndicate, to consider of what standing Candidates for the degree of B.A. ought to be before they are allowed to be examined for that degree, and also to consider for what period after examination the certificate of approval signed by the Examiners shall remain in force, and to report thereupon to the Senate. To allow the Rev. William Shepherd to take his Degree of Bachelor of Divinity without reference to the time of his matriculation. DURHAM. The Dean and Chapter propose to open a deposit for Antiquities, and other objects of science and literature, to be the foundation of a Museum, with a view to the studies of the University. DUBLIN. The University Examinations of Hilary Term were held on the 22nd of January, and terminated on the 1st of February. On Saturday, February 2nd, the usual honours were adjudged to the following Undergraduates: PREM. IN. ARTIBUS. Senior Sophs. Robert Mac Donnell (Scholar), Simeon Hardy, George Armstrong, Samuel Butcher (Scholar), John Eyre (Sizar.) Junior Sophs.-Mr. Thomas Rutherfoord, Joseph Turner, James Carson, Alex. S. Orr, Thomas Andrews, James Young (Sizar). Senior Freshmen.- Mr. Mich. Ffrench, James Willis, Charles E. Baggot, William Lee, Henry Vickers, George Mac Dowell. Junior Freshmen. Mr. George Augustus Shaw, Falkener Chute Sandes, Mich. G. Conway, W. Roderick Connor, Cornelius O'Leary, Goodwin O'Leary, John W. Hallowell, R. Biggs, Hallam Kyle. PREM. IN LIT. HUMANIOR. Senior Sophs. Robert Mac Donnell (Scholar), Francis Crawford (Scholar), John Armstrong, Samuel Butcher (Scholar), D. Bowen Thompson (Scholar). Joseph Turner, James Carson, William Reeves, Junior Sophs.-Mr. Wyndham Goold, Thomas Hawthornthwaite, William Mockler. Senior Freshmen. Mr. Henry Leader, Mark Russell, John Bruen, William Lee, Thomas Woodward, Richard Geran. Junior Freshmen. -Mr. James Verschoyle, Benj. Johnston, James Eccleston, George Maunsell, Thomas R. Wrightson, John S. Hickey, John W. Hallowell, James K. Marshall, Timothy Callaghan. BIRTHS AND MARRIAGES. BIRTHS. Of Sons-The lady of the Rev. G. Maclear, Bedford; of Rev. J. Timbrill, D.D., Gloucester; of Rev. G. Phillimore, Willen V., Bucks; of Rev. J. Hatherett, Eastington R.; of Rev. J. Frampton, Tetbury V.; of Rev. W. Dalby, Warminster V., Wilts; of Rev. J. Chichester, Arlington R., Devon. Of Daughters-The lady of the Rev. J. Haggarth, Upham R., Hants; of Rev. F. D. Gilby, Eckington V., Worcestershire; of Rev. T. Fuller, Eaton Place; of Rev. W. A. B. C. Cave, Flixton P.; of Rev. J. J. Holmes, Heavitree R. MARRIAGES. At Kirkbucham, Isle of Man, the Rev. F. Ayckbowm, Rector of Trinity, Chester, and Domestic Chaplain of the Marquis of Westminster, to Mary A., only d. of T. Hutchinson, Esq., of Bemahague, and of Bury, Lancashire; Rev. J. Howell, B.A., Rector of Normantonupon-Soar, Nottinghamshire, to Elizabeth, eldest d. of Mr. T. Harborne, of Solihull; Rev. J. Wing, Incumbent of Elstow, near Bedford, to Anne, only d. of D. Hardy, Esq., of Market Overton, Rutland; Rev. J. H. Evans, of Hampstead, to Elizabeth, third d. of R. Bird, Esq., of Taplow Hill; Rev. T. R. Welch, M.A., of Hallsham, Sussex, to Mary, d. of B. Bond, Esq., of Devonshire-place; Rev. W. Priestley, Esq., of the same place; Rev. J. H. Bowen, of Cradley, to Marianne, d. of J. Harrison, M.A., Rector of Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire, to Gertrude M., youngest d. of H. L. Rose, Esq., of Lansdowne-place, Bath; Rev. T. Oakley, M.A., of Wigmore, Hereford, to Esther, d. of the late N. Marshall, Esq., of Enstone; Rev. R. P. Morrell, Fell. of Magdalen Coll., to Mary M., eldest d. of G. Brook, Esq., of Colchester; Rev. G. T. Whitfield, of Bockleton, Herefordshire, to Fanny, youngest d. of the late P. R. Wilson, Esq., of Barnet, Herts; Rev. A. Mangles, of Woodbridge, to Georgiana, d. of G. Scott, Esq., of Ravenscourt; Rev. T. H. Dyke, M.A., to Elizabeth, second d. of T. L. Fairfax, Esq., of Newton Kyme, Yorkshire; Rev. L. F. Page, to Susanna E., only child of the Rev. S. Cobbold, Rector of Woolpit; Rev. E. Higgins, of Kingsland Rectory, to Georgiana E., eldest d. of the late G. Meredith, Esq., of Nottingham Place, Marylebone, and of Berrington Court, Worcestershire; Rev. W. Gregory, of Clifton, to Mary, eldest d. of the Rev. S. Minshull, of Prees, Salop. EVENTS OF THE MONTH. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. A very elegant snuff-box, turned out of part of the timber of the frame of the old bells, supposed to have been in the Tower of Diss church for 500 years, has been presented by the Churchwardens, Messrs. Fincham and Luccock, to the Rev. William Manning, M.A., the most highly respected rector of that parish. On the lid is a silver plate, bearing an inscription from Cicero. The Rev. E. B. Sparke, vicar of Littleport, has contributed the very handsome sum of 60l. towards the expense attendant on the cholera; also 30l. to be given away in blankets and other clothing, and the further sum of 15l. to be given in beef among the poor. DEVONSHIRE. Exmouth. A complimentary address, signed by fifty-two of the most influential and respectable residents at Exmouth, has been presented to the Rev. Arthur Hamilton, on his quitting the curacy. DORSETSHIRE. The Rev. Christopher Nevill, A.M., has recently presented a handsome service of sacramental plate to the parish church of Iwerne Minster, Dorset. On the 31st ult., St. Paul's church, Poole, recently erected, was consecrated by the Lord Bishop of Bristol. DURHAM. The Bishop of Durham has sent the incumbent of Atherley Chapel, near West Aukland, which was consecrated in Nov. last, 100., with notice that it will be made 2001. per annum. The Bishop of Durham has transmitted to the treasurer of the Durham University, the sum of 1,000l., in addition to the donation of 1,000l. before made by his Lordship. ESSEX. The Rev. E. Smyth, rector of Stowmaries, lately distributed his annual donations of beef and blankets to the poor of that parish, which afforded a very seasonable relief. HAMPSHIRE. The Bishop of Winchester has, without solicitation, conferred the vacant stall in Winchester Cathedral upon the Head Master of Winchester school.-Morning Post. The Rev. Charles Baumgatten, has agreed to give 170l. for the purchase of a town clock and bell, and the further sum of 100l. for the erection of a tower to receive the same, in St. John's Chapel, Bognor. Southampton.-A piece of plate has just been presented to the Rev. Frederick Russell, curate of Romsey. KENT. A service of plate had been offered for the acceptance of the Rev. M. J. Berkeley, late curate of St. John's Margate, and now perpetual curate af Apethorpe and Woodnewton, Northamptonshire, which was presented to the Rev. gentleman on the 21st ult. LANCASHIRE. The Rev.Oswald Sergeant, of St. Philip's Church, Salford, is about to resign the incumbency. The teachers and children of the Sunday school presented to him a small but beautiful silver salver, as a record of their gratitude. The congregation of St. Ann's church, Manchester, have presented the Rev. Robert Broadly, curate of that church, with a purse, containing fifty guineas. On Tuesday, the 5th inst., a numerous and respectable meeting of the parishioners of Newchurch, in Rossendale, was held for the purpose of presenting a valuable tesservice to their minister, the Rev. Dr. Rathbone. On Wednesday, the 13th instant, a rich silk robe, with surplice and bands, were presented to the Rev. William Winter, minister of St. Peter's Chapel, Oldham, by a few ladies of his congregation, as a small tribute of their gratitude for his zealous services, as minister of the said chapel, for between thirty and forty years. A beautiful piece of plate has been presented by the inhabitants of Stockton-uponTees to the Rev. Joseph Arrowsmith, B.A., on the occasion of his departure from that town, for the living of Fishlake, near Doncaster. LINCOLNSHIRE. The Rev. J. M. Jackson, curate of Lenton, near Falkingham, has presented every poor family in the village with a pair of good blankets. Lincoln Paper. The Inhabitants of Grantham have come forward with much liberality in providing a fund for improving church psalmody. Upwards of 401. per annum has been already subscribed. MIDDLESEX. The parishioners of the united parishes of St. Lawrence, Jewry, and St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street, at a numerous vestry, containing dissenters as well as churchmen, having come to an unanimous resolution to present to their curate, the Rev. Samuel Smith, M.A., upon the occasion of his leaving the parish, a token of their affection and esteem, a subscription was accordingly entered into, which, although the contributions were limited to a certain sum, soon amounted to upwards of 704. With that sum a splendid silver salver and four massive candlesticks, together with snuffers and dish, were purchased, and were presented to the Rev. gentle man on his birth-day, January the 8th. St. Dunstan's New Church.-This beautiful Gothic edifice was consecrated in due form by the Bishop of London, on Thursday, 31st of January. The Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs, and the Aldermen and Common Councilmen of the ward, attended. St. Alban's Abbey.-On the 13th instant a public meeting of the friends to the restoration of the above edifice was held at the Thatched House, St. James's; the Earl of Verulam in the chair. A report of the architect, Mr. Cottingham, was read, from which it appeared the estimate of the expenses for repairing the various parts of the building was given by Mr. Cottingham at 5,700l., of which 2,300l. have been already received. Some of the repairs are already completed. Fire at Woburn Square Church. On the 3rd instant, about two o'clock, shortly after the congregation had quitted the church after morning service, a fire was discovered in the above church. By a prompt supply of water it was, however, soon extinguished. On Wednesday, 30th ult., a Convocation was held in the Chapter House of St. Paul's, Divine Service having previously been performed, at which the Dean of Chichester was elected Prolocutor. Consecration.-On January 29th, a small plot of ground, within the enclosure on the east side of the Tower ditch, was consecrated by the Bishop of London, as a place of interment for the soldiers who may die within the walls of the Tower. The Bishop was attended by the authorities of the fortress. The Duke of Wellington, as High Constable of the Tower, granted the piece of land for the purpose of a burial ground. The Commissioners for building new churches have just made their twelfth annual report. They stated that at the time of their last report, 168 churches and chapels had been completed, in which accommodation had been provided for churches and chapels had been completed, 231,367 persons. Since that time twenty capable of accommodating 26,361 persons. So that on the whole 188 churches or cha pels have now been completed, and therein accommodation provided for 257,728 persons, including 142,121 free seats. The Commissioners state further, that there are nineteen churches and chapels now building, and that they have approved plans for building eight more. General Cemetery Company.-The chapel and ground of the General Cemetery Company was consecrated by the Bishop of London, on Thursday, the 24th ult. YORKSHIRE. Kirkstall Church.-William Beckett, Esq., has presented 501. to the fund for the outfit of Kirkstall church, an example truly worthy of imitation in times like the present. Hoole's Discourses. 8vo. 8s. 6d. boards. Rev. A. S. Thelwall's Sermons. 8vo. 12s. boards. A Sunday School Catechism on the Old Testa ment. By the Rev. E. J. Phipps. Is. Rev. J. Sweet's Family Prayers. 7th edition. 48. 6d. boards. The Book of Psalms in blank verse. By the Rev. Herschfield's Strictures on the Past History of Mr. Kerrnish on Christianity. 12mo. 7s. Elijah. By the author of Balaam. 12mo. 4s. boards. Bird's Emigrant's Tale. 8vo. 78. 6d. boards. Dr. Boot's Life of Dr. Armstrong. 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The Editor cannot at this moment remember any work which would help E. V. W., from whom he will always be too happy to hear. He has gained fragments in various works which would fill up deficiencies in Walker, but fears that he has little worth transcribing. E. N.'s remarks on tithes would have been thankfully used a few months ago. It seems too late now, but the Editor will take the liberty of keeping and using them if occasion offers. The Editor begs to say that he has already given a very long extract from Mr. Townsend of Timogue's excellent pamphlet, and characterized it as it appeared to him to deserve. What is the history of the everlasting attacks on Mr. Bunting, a leader among the Wesleyans, in some of the Dissenting journals, and of the sort of Secession Wesleyan church in Yorkshire, which boasts of its success, and actually has a paper of its own, called the Circular to Wesleyan Methodists? There are strange histories in it about “a Bishop plan” among the Methodists, and the tyranny of the Conference, and quarrels about local preachers. It is far beyond mortal patience to go through much of this; but if any one who happens to know the history would kindly give a short account of it, it would probably be valuable. G.P. H. asks why the prices of books are not given in the Review department. Because it would subject each review to the advertisement duty. Alas! alas! how foolish are the poor writers who flatter themselves that people take the trouble of reading what they have the trouble of writing. This is only the third time of asking and answering the same question. Do clergy remember the Act past last Session relating to moduses, &c., by which they will be concluded from ever trying the validity of such moduses, unless they commence proceedings before August next? See this Magazine for October. The two following notices should have appeared in the last number: - "A Ritualist's" Letter came too late, and of course the subject is of no interest to him now. "A Clergyman of the diocese of Canterbury" states that many who signed the address to the Archbishop did not, as a Correspondent of this Magazine thinks, wish that Convocation should not be restored. The Editor would beg to say to both these gentlemen, that if letters come on the 26th or 27th of a month, it would require the aid of magic to have them considered, sent to the press, and printed in due time. The 15th of any month is the latest period at which matters requiring to be attended to on the first of the next should be sent. The Editor deeply regrets not being able to insert X.'s communication this month. It shall have place next, and he will look on X.'s promised account as a very great favour. Archæophilus's" paper is only deferred, and that with great regret. 66 Would it be too much trouble for the friends of the church to insert such paragraphs of this Magazine as state facts and contradict falsehoods in the country papers? Surely if a knowledge of the truth be thought desirable, this would not be taxing them very heavily. "J. P.S." is thanked in the warmest manner for his kindness. This is the help which is indeed wanted. Has he included the Ledbury Committees of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, and Dispensary, which another kind assistant has supplied? "A Well-wisher to consistent Church Reform" seems to think that consistency requires A to do whatever B does. He complains of the Sussex Gentlemen, the Bishop and Chapter of Chichester, for not augmenting their small livings, because other people have done so. This is reasonable and just no doubt. Will "A. B." himself supply the information which he asks for? Really, unless each person will give some pains to get what information he really believes to be important, there is no going on. One pair of eyes gets tired. "e" and "C. S." on Psalmody, shall appear as soon as possible. So shall "A. L.” "The Clergy Orphan Society Meeting" was received too late for this number. "J. M. R." proposes an Analysis of the Works of the Fathers, rather a large work. But if he will analyse one or two, he will do good to himself at all events, and perhaps others will follow his example. Mr. Day's pamphlet was reviewed some months ago. Any observations by W. K. on the Labour Rate would be very valuable. It is becoming very general in some districts. "Investigator" proposes that the Magazine should contain Lives of Bampton, Boyle, Hulse, &c. Will he send one or two, not to say all, these lives? They must not be too long. The Address of the Clergy to the Bishop of Gloucester shall be given next month. Correspondents are requested to take the trouble of attending to the following direction. Letters containing advertisements, titles of books about to be published, orders, or any other matter of business, are to be addressed to the Publishers. Letters containing matter to be inserted in the Magazine, are to be addressed to the Editor, to the care of the Publishers. THE BRITISH MAGAZINE. APRIL 1, 1833. ORIGINAL PAPERS. ON THE BILL FOR SEIZING THE PROPERTY OF THE IRISH CHURCH, AND APPLYING IT TO OTHER THAN ECCLESIASTICAL OBJECTS. I PROPOSE, in the following paper, to look at the Irish Church measures simply as a church question, in its operation on the established church, and on the religious principles of the people. The order in which I propose to treat it is marked out in the three following heads: 1. The principle on which Lord Althorp grounds the right of the state to this seizure of church property. 2. The reasons which he alleges for such an exertion of power-whether those of grievance to be removed from individuals, or of advantages to be conferred upon agriculture in general. 3. The colour of the whole transaction when viewed as a precedent, and in its relation to the coronation oath. As I have no wish to garble or misrepresent Lord Althorp's argument, I give it in full in the following extract from the Times of February 13th, 1833, that the reader may compare those points on which I shall animadvert with the context, and judge for himself whether I fairly and faithfully represent them. "There was, however, another point which he considered required immediate notice. Even those who declared that it was unjust and improper to interfere with the revenues of the church would agree with him, that if, by the act of Parliament which would be introduced on this subject, any new value was given to benefices, that new value, so created, did not properly belong to the church; and whatever was raised by it might be immediately appropriated to the exigencies of the state. (Hear, hear.) As the law stood at present, bishops in Ireland could grant leases for 21 years, and the fine granted on the renewal of such lease, together with the rent, formed the annual income of the bishop. As he understood the subject, the value of a bishop's lease in Ireland was 12 years and a half's purchase. In many instances, however, the lease was renewed every year; and it was still in the power of the bishop (and he VOL. III.-April, 1833. 3 с |