,29| • „ Tfttf Lutheran periodical press t 1 IS GERMANY. In considering the periodical issues of the religious press in Germany, we no ticed, in a former article, those which are rationalistic or heterodox, and those which are of positive tendency. We proceed now to notice those which repre sent the Lutheranism of the Confession, and which may be classed distinctively as the orthodox. These might be ar ranged in three or four subdivisions; but for the sake of brevity 'we shall group them together, designating the special theological tendency of each in order. However the organs of this general tendency may be estimated in other re ♦ speets, no complaint can justly be made 4 oi*the want of a. strictly scientific ele -Tnent. Of periodicals which are strictly • scientific, there are of this class no less tnan four. (1.) The oldest and originally the mildest and most generous in its spirit, is the “ Zeitsclirift fur Protestantismus uud Kirche,” established by the well known G. C. A. von Harless in opposi tion to Bavarian ultramontanism. Apart from this special tendency which is fre quently manifested in sharp criticisms upon the doings of the Romish church, the periodical maintains a liberal posi tion as to church doctrine and offices; taking ground that the Christian minis try is conditioned simply by the Word and Sacraments, and founded on the general priesthood of believers, so that it is only mediately a divine institution. By its advocacy of the Hoffmann theory of the atonement, it has assumed a hete-. rodox position on that subject, and caused the retirement of Dr. Thomasius of ErL angen from the management. Its pre sent editors are Dr. Hoffman, H. Schmid, the church historian, and von Scheurl, the eminent church jurist. The scien tific contributions, although noted for thoroughness, are characterized by dry ness, meagreness, and monotony. (2.) The “Zeitsclirift fur die ges ammte lutherische Theologie und Kirche” has a more multifarious and therefore a fresher and livelier character. It was established in 1840 by Dr. A. G. Rudel bach and Dr. H. C. F. Guericke; and has been continued since Rudelbach’s death, in 1862, by Drs Delitzsch and Guericke. Originally the organ of old Lutheranism in the contest against church establishment and union, this learned and comprehensive quarterly has more and more developed into an organ of the whole Lutheran church. Since the as sociation of Delitzsch with the editorial corps, its columns have been open to ad vocates of all the manifold modifications ■and shades of Lutheranism, from the mildest confederatists or friends of union, to the followers of Strobe], whose clearly defined utterances remind one not unfre quently of the theologians of the six teenth century. Its contributions to historical theology, and its critical book notices, are especially worthy of com mendation. The latter, however, very often sacrifice freshness to the desire for completeness, as they are from two to three years sometimes after date. And in this department of the review the loss of Rudelbach has not yet been repaired. (8.) The “ Kirchliche Zeitsclirift” is more exclusive. It was established at Rostock, 1854, by Dr. Kliofoth and 0. .Meyer, the church jurist; and since 1860 has been edited by Dieckhoff and Klei foth. It is essentially new-Lutheran in tendency, representing the somewhat -catholicising ideas of Kliefoth as to the church and church offices. (4.) The “ Dorpaler Zeitsclirift fur Theologie und Kirche was established in 1859. It is conducted by Kurtz, von IBttinger, and other professors of the theological faculty of Dorpat, assisted by different pastors of the Russian Bal tic Provinces and of Northern Germany. Its tendency is moderately strong Old Lutheran. In significance and influence both of the last mentioned are inferior to the first two of this class. The principal journal which represents the Lutheranism of the confession, the ' “ j Evangelische Kirchenzeitung” is very generally known throughout Germany. . It has been published at Berlin by Dr. Hengstenberg for more than a decade. . For the first twenty-five years following its establishment in 1825, its tendency was unionistic and even orthodox re formed. Since 1852 it has become more and more the organ of confessional Lu theranism in the Prussian church, but has the respect of Prussian dissenters of every shade, a,nd exerts no, slight influ ence in the orthodox circles of the United and Reformed churches. It seeks, less by an exhaustive- treatment of all subjects within its sphere, than by the emphatic prominence given to that sub ject which is for the time most impor tant, to lead its readers to a right deci sions om the principal events of the day, to a correct understanding of the chief tasks which devolve upon the servant of the Church in matters of doctrine and practice. It is, therefore, the gazette of the orthodox pastors, and the oracle of those of' the clergy who wish to estab lish upon a reliable authority their deci sions, not only in-doctrine and practice, but also in questions of science and belles-letters. Its chief defect is too little charitable sympathy with other forms and modes of defending the com mon profession of Christianity, and an overweening estimate of its own religious practice and convictions. Besides Hengstenberg’s publication there are two of similar tendency which THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1865. have a tolerably large circulation and are read by very many orthodox pastors. These are “ Volksblatt fur Stadt und Land,” by Ph. von Nathusius; and “ Pastoral theologisclien Blatter,” by Dr. Bilmar, councillor and Professor in Mar burg. Both resemble Hengstenberg’s organ in an orthodox Lutheran strict ness, but unite further in a catholicising tendency which shows itself in a realis tic view of the sacraments and a high church puseyite theory of the church and church offices. This romanizing tendency is more conspicuous in the Volksblatt, which is under the, controll ing influence of Professor Leo, of Halle. Bilmar’s publication, however, shows a decided preference for New Lutheran views of the church and church offices, and has the aid of several romanizing clergymen, as Lobe, Chr. ■ Muller and others. Both present much that is sub stantial and excellent, the Voticsblatt in a more popular, Bilmar’s publication in. a more scientific, style. The former is especially to be commended as an organ of the inner mission, and for its practi qal essays and religious tales. The death of the publisher’s wife has made a gap in this department, however, which has not yet bden filled. There are several periodicals of local circulation, the more important of which deserve mention. The “ Monatsschrift fur die Evang. lutherische Kirche Preus sens," established in 1848, by Dr. Otto, has, as its title shows, the same tendency as Hengstenberg’s organ. The “ Sachs ische Kirchen und Schulblatt” —the “ Mecklenburgische Kirchenhlatt” -—the Bavarian ecclesiastico-political weekly “ Freimud,” and finally the “ Kirchen blatt fur die Evangelische-Lutherischen Gemeinden in Preussen ,” are all to be reckoned in this class. Of missionary magazines of strict Lu theran ten dencies, there are several. The “ Evangelische-Lutherische,” conducted during 1845-1860 by Dr. Graul, is now under the supervision of missionary di rector Hardeland, at Leipzig. It is the fullest and most comprehensive in its in telligence, giving not only news from the field of the Leipzig missions in the East Indies, but also sketches and re ports from other quarters. - The “ Her mannsbur.ger Missionsblatt,” conducted by Pastor Harms since 1864, is, on the contrary, restricted almost exclusively to the doings-of the Hermannsburg. mission in Natal and the neighboring colonies of South Africa. The ‘‘Kirchliche Miltheil ungen aus und über Nord-America,” by W. Lohe, is likewise restricted to the work of the Neu Dettelsau Lutheran mission. The “ Ansiedler in dem Wes tern,” by Rev. Eichler, is conducted in a moderate Lutheran spirit, and gives news from the German missions in North America, especially the North western States. It has been published since 1862 as the organ of the associa tion for German emigrants in Western North America, at Berlin. The Mission to the Jews is repre sented among Lutheran periodicals by the “ Saat auf Hoffnung,” published by Professor Delitzsch and Pastor Becker. The “ Correspondenzblatt der Gesells chaft fur innere Mission nacli dem Sihile der lutherischen Kirche ” repre sents the inner mission in the sense of the Lutheran confession. It has been conducted since by Frederick Bauer, associate superintendent, ofi. the Lowe deaconess house at'Neu Dettelsau The “ Schifflein Christi in Paris ” rep resents the inner mission among the evangelical Germans of Paris. It is conducted on mild Lutheran principles by Pastor Bodelshwingh, and published monthly. The next article will give the leading German periodicals of the Romish church. M. HINTS ON THE CIRCULATION OE TRACTS AND BOOKS. In their last report to the Assembly, our Publication Committee offer some suggestions that are worthy of practical consideration. They say The Committee have had the satisfac tion of effecting a much larger distribu tion of their publications, by sale and donation, during the past, than any pre ceding year. In the' case of some of the works upon their list, this has been marked and gratifying. Yet, whilst gratified by this fact, they do not think that they have by any means reached the point at which they should be satis fied. Whilst some works have been largely printed and distributed, others, perhaps, of no less value, have had but a limited sale. In justice to the trust confided to them, they most earnestly re quest attention to the matter TbeUom mittee do not seek to accumulate funds, or property in stereotype plates, for the sake of having the appearance of a strong establishment in .connection with the Denomination ; nor do they print books and tracts that they may with them load the shelves of the Presbyterian House. The one object of all their efforts is the circulation of these pages among the people of our ( country, that the voices of our ministers and members may be mul tiplied and supplemented—-thatthe truths which they hold in their hearts and ut ter with their lips may be sent forth by a thousand-tongued press, reaching those whom they cannot personally reach, or teaching those whom they may not feel competent themselves to instruct. The Committee then earnestly ask their brethren to make the circulation of their publications a subject of thought and action, so far as they find them ■ adapted to usefulness; and they will take the liberty to make some practical suggestions as to the way in which it may be done. Ist. By Individual action. A mem ber of the church, according to his pecu niary ability, may invest two dollars, or ten, or twenty, in books and tracts suited to distribution. If they cannot be pro cured in his own neighborhood, they can be sent by mail from the Presbyterian House to any part of the country. These he can himself use in the sphere of his influence, or he may put them in the hands of his pastor. He can procure a volume published by the Committee, “The Closer Walk,” for example, or; “ God’s Way of Peace,” or Philip’s “ Manly Piety,” and having found it good food for his soul, he can eommeiid it to his neighbor; or, if able, purchase a copy for him also. .Those who deem themselves not qualified to teach, or ex hort, may thus lead others to Christ,i or draw them to a higher Christian life.) The Committee during the past year have published an elaborate and valua ble History of the Presbyterian Church. How many of our intelligent lawmen have taken the trouble to.: procure it f To many of them the price would be; a Small expenditure for the enlarged view it would give them of the history and spirit of that branch of the Church of Christ with which they are connected. In one of our country churches a mem ber went through the congregation and sold nineteen copies of this History. A Village pastor has sold twenty copies in two parishes, and expects to sell more. A similar spirit in other churches, even if but half as successful, would not only spread useful information, but give the Committee a business success of the highest value to its operations. 2d. By Glmrch action. The churches may profitably make the Committee’s labors useful to themselves. It is a waste of power to have an influence at hand and unused. The pastor would be glad to avail himself of the aid thus ten dered him, had he the means of procur ing it at his disposal. But he is gene rally unable to bear the expense of pro curing the books and tracts he needs for .distribution. Every church should, in some way, seure a small fund to be -used by the pastor for thiß spiritual artillery. A pastor in Michigan was accustomed to secure each month a supply of one of the Committee’s tracts, and to distribute it at his Weekly lecture. Would not such a plan promote the intelligent piety of his flock? Another, after preaching on Sabbath on the topic, for instance, of Christian nurture, distributes the tract entitled, “ Child Membership,” through his pews, thus sending home with the people a reiteration of the preaching of the pulpit. If the churches will put at' the disposal of their pastors a small an nual or monthy collection to be thus used, the benefits of the plan will soon be seen. The circulation of fifty or a hundred copies of “God’s Way of Peace,” or Dr. Helffenstein’s “ Why Delay ?” would be a good investment pf money. Such tracts as “ Uncle John son,” “The More Blessed,” “Conform ity to the World,” “ Presbyterianism Explained,” “ The Communion Week,” “The Prayer Meeting,” and others on our list, ought to be sown broadcast- in the churches. A third mode of distribution is by Presbyterial action. Our enterprise, as yet, is young. It has been almost with out a business capital, and thus unable to offer to the Presbyteries a sufficient assortment of books a,nd tracts to justify the inauguration of a system of colport age. This deficiency is now passing away. - With the means secured, our list offers much that is valuable, and is con stantly receiving additions. From such experiments as have been made, the Committee are led to suggest to Presby teries the feasibility of a system of Pres byterial colportage, the colporteur to be under the care and direction of the Pres bytery ; to procure from the Committee publications at a discount; to visit the various congregations, his errand having previously been explained and com mended from the pulpit; and to dispose of the publications with such religious instruction and missionary labor of other kinds as the Presbytery may deem de sirable. There are frequently members of Presbytery laid aside from the pas toral office, who could' be usefully em ployed within its bounds in labors such as are here suggested. Cannot our churches and church mem bers, in one or all of these ways, profit ably use the products of the perss ? BIBLE HASUD-BOOK. Angus. The Bible Hand-Book: an Introduc tion to the Study of the Sacred Scriptures. By Joseph Angus, D.D. Revised edtion, with illustrations. Philadelphia : James S. Claxton. 8 vo., pp. 727, map and in dex. . Amid all the assaults of infidelity, the work of disseminating copies of the Scrip tures, and of providing helps to the reader and student, goes steadily on. We believe no works are of such ceri«HL,sale, and none more remunerative to’fffe pub lisher, than Bibles and . standard works directly bearing on Scripture. It is a sig nificant fact, that the man most notorious in England for his assaults on Scripture, Colenso, is obliged, in spite of his works, to accept the aid of unbelieving friends in maintaining himself. Such he com fessed to be the case in acknowledging their recent gift. The book before us, originally im ported in sheets from England, has had such a steady sale, that’the American publisher determined to- stereotype it here. This purpose he has now ac complished, and the result is a work of great external beauty, convenience of form and permanent value to almost every class of students and readers. “ The Bible Hand-Book” is, in fact, one of the most, complete, comprehensive, and compact introductions to the Scrip tures in the English language. It differs from our ordinary Bible Dictionaries in treating the topics in their logical, his torical, and Scriptural, instead of alpha betical order; but almost every topic treated in the dictionary will be found in- some part of the Hand-Book, while points excluded from the dictionary are ably and fully discussed in the Hand- Book. There is scarcely a branch of Scientific Theology which is not treated in the way of introduction. Under the head of KExegetieal Theology,” we have the philology of the Bible, Criticism of the Text and of the peculiarities of style of the several books, and Theory and Prac tice of Interpretation; under Historical Theology, we ancient manners and customs, natural history, including an alphabetical catalogue of plants, earths, minerals, metals and precious stones found in Palestine, with Scripture refer ences, opinions of early Jewish and Christian sects and writers, etc.; under Systematic Theology, we have a view of the doctrinal substance of the Bible, and a chapter on the systematic and inferen tial study of the Scriptures, with many valuable suggestions of a doctrinal bear ing in the introductions to the Pauline Epistles. Even the relations of Scrip ture to Homiletics are not-overlooked in this thorough treatise; while the Evi dences of Christianity and of the genuine ness, authenticity, and authority of Scripture, are fully and ably treated. Thus f&r we have spoken exclusively of the First Part of the book; the Second Part, “The Books of the Bible,” is a treatise in itself, being an introduc tion and a summary to every book in the Old and New Testaments, not in the form of a dry succession of facts, but as a philosophy, so to speak, of Bible His tory and an intelligent resume of the doc trinal contents. The historical interval between the Old and New Testaments iSaalfiG-carefully filled up. Methods of study of great value to teachers and preachers are also suggested; and the devout purpose of the author is appar ent through all, of not Only enlightening the mind, but of winning the heart to the practical acceptance of the truth. The beautifully engraved map of the world as known at the Christian Era, and the Index, add .much to the value of the volume. There is perhaps this single exception to be taken to the Bible Hand-Book, that it is not based upon the most recent investigations in Criticism, Interpretation and Topographical Explo ration of Palestine, represented ’by such names as Tischendorf, Alford, Ellicot and Stanley ; but it must be long before a work so thoroughly appropriating and Assimilating the materials now within together with the older ones, can appear. In concluding this notice, we cannot omit a reference to the typography of the work, the execution of which must have been not a little troublesome. This is excellent, a model of fairness, neatness, and distinctness; and the size of the pag e > the shape and binding of the book, conform exactly to the title and design as a “hand-book.” The credit for these particulars is due to Mr. Alfred Martien, whose establishment has earned a reputation for the excellence of its workmanship in every department. HARPERS’ LATE PUBLICATIONS. Draper. Thoughts on the Future Civil • Policy.of America, by John William Dra per, M. D., LL.D., Professor of Chemistry and Physiology in the University of New York, anjl author'of a “History of the In tellectual Development of Europe,” etc. • New York: Harper & Brothers.- Crown Bvo., pp. 325. This work, based on lectures delivered before the Historical Society of New York, is an application to American politics, history, and society, of the principles elaborated in th*e “ Intellectual Development of Europe,” by the same author. It is designed to show tne effects of physical agents and laws on the advancement of our nation, and is written with the favorite principle of the author and- of his school in view, that the historian who relies on the im mutability of Nature, may predict the inevitable course through winch a nation must pass, just as the astronomer with unerring certainty prophesies future events in his sphere. These natural conditions which are. so p'otent, are then ’deseribed" in four chapters, which com pose the entire treatise. The first is devoted to the influence of climate, the second to the effects of emigration, the third to the political force of ideas, and the fourth to the natural course of na tional development. With some considerable variation from his main purpose, and oblivion of seme of his principles, and a. general lecture-room discursiveness, yet with most agreeable animation and with large command of facts drawn from the rich results of modern science, Dr. Dra per argues his important and interesting theme. In some of the applications of. his principles to our own condition as a nation, Dr. Draper is orignal and happy, and his views are well worthy the con sideration of 'statesmen. But it is plain that he belongs to the positive school of science, one of whose grand efforts now a-days, is to construct a world with the supernatural, and -with a truly free human will, left out; natural forces under brute laws are to them the ultimate Causes of all things, the course of history included. In their unreasoning passion for science, they turn the vast world itself with all its glories and genius and immortality, with its sublime Divine human history, into a machine, beyond j which is—nothing! Dr. Draper has not gone all' lengths with school, but his sympathies are with it; he be lieves in its dogma of the coming triumph of pure intellect over religion, and the whole tendency of his specula tions is to confirm its main positions. We have no space to follow out the fallacies or to exhibit the real merits of the book. As we are indebted to Socinians for a closer view of the incom parable human excellencies of the Divine Redeemer, so we must frankly admit the v.ery great' services of men of the Buckle and Comte school, in drawing attention to these intimate and potent relations of the external world to the character and development, the history and destiny of nations and in bringing out, at such im mense labor, a store of facts bearing on the, subject, so copious, so striking, so profoundly instructive, that every branch of historical research is assuming a new form, and is deriving light and stimulus from them. Dr. Draper follows these able and vigorous thinkers at a dis tance ; his logic is loose, his style decla matory ; his thought, though employed ih exalting science, is, in important respects, unscientific, and without the weight of grave conclusions. We observe that his publishers pro mise us a History of the American Civil War, to be shortly issued in three vols. Bvo. We have, we think, enough “his torical foresight,” to predict that it will be eminently readable and in many re spects a marked and valuable work. The mechanical execution of this volume is luxurious. The heavy tinted paper, the bold, clear-cut type, and the neat and substantial binding in bevelled boards, combine to recommend it to the most fastidious book fanciers. Nichols. The Story of the Great March, from the diary of a Staff Officer. By Brevet-Major George W. Nichols, Aid-de- Camp to General Sherman, with a map and illustrations. New York: Harper & Brothers. 12m0., pp. 408. This admirable volume gives all the information which the general public could desire upon the greatest march, and, in many respects, the most thrilling and brilliant event of the war. The writer, who holds a facile pen, was a careful observer of the' whole march from Atlanta to the surrender of John ston. Additional interest and liveliness is imparted to the narrative by the jour nal form in which it was originally written and which it still retains. The battles to be described were few and comparatively trivial; the march was one of scarcely contested progress; the enemy was weakened not by slaughter, so much'as by the destruction of lines of railroad, by the support he was com pelled to furnish'to an enormous army, and by those ingenious and irresistible flank movements which Sherman, out of humanity, no less than from military policy, so largely used from the com mencement of his advance upon Atlanta. Yet these comparatively bloodless move ments, in the narrative of the writer,, are invested with an interest equal to that of any other period of the war. They reveal the character and condition of the interior-of this important section,of the South, and picture the behavior of the people, white and black, under the great invasion. The writer, though a warm admirer Of Sherman—add what true American is not?—does not undertake to defend him in his extraordinary con vention with Johnston, but simply intro duces the documents bearing upon the subject in the appendix. There is also an index to the volume. The map and handsome full page en gravings, the typography, binding, etc., contribute greatly to the value of the work. Brackett. A History of the United States Cavalry, from the formation of the Federal Government to the first of June, 1863. By Albert Gr. Braekett, Inspector of Cavalry, Department'of Cumberland. New York: Harper & Brothers. 12m0., pp. 337. In this volume the 1 History of. our Cavalry from 1793 to the battle of Beverly Ford, between immense bodies, ten thousand on each side, is told by one who felt that their deeds were too little appreciated. In 1863 it may have been so. Then Kilpatrick and Stoneman had scarcely appeared, ■ and above all, the star of-Sheridan had not ascended. But since those dashing and invincible leaders have come upon the stage, and since the confident prediction of Colonel Braekett, that the finishing blows to the rebellion would be dealt by the cavalry, has been so nearly fulfilled, the com plaint of want of appreciation holds good no longer. In fact, the repute of our cavalry during the first years of the war suffered in comparison with that of the rebels; not simply because of the established superiority of the South erners, who were without good carriage roads, in horsemanship, but because; if the public is rightly informed, the or ganization of cavalry regiments was discountenanced by the authorities of Washington in the early part of the war. And it was only after the time to which our author extends his observations, that the results of a wiser policy appeared, and the National cavalry reached that wonderful degree of superiority which distinguished it for the last two years oi the struggle The volume will be ac ceptable, especially for its details of the service in the Mexican and Indian Wars. Smith. A small History of Rome, from the earliest times tothe establishment of the Empire. By William Smith, LL.D., with a continuation to A D. 476, by Eugene Lawrence, A M. Illustrated by engrav ings on wood. New York: Harper & Brothers. 16m0., pp. 365. Price $l. The .manuals of Dr. Smith are of the highest value for brevity, clearness, and general practical fitness for educational purposes. The numerous engravings are not given as mere ornaments, but they convey an accurate impression of the objects they are intended to illns-’ trate, as well as furnish an additional, charm to entice onward the youthful student. .An index has not been forgot ten by the careful editors. BAPTISM vs. ANABAJPTISM. Levington.— Scripture Baptism defended, and Anabaptist Notions proved to be anti seriptural novelties. Ry Rev. John Bev ington. Sold by T. K. Adams, Detroit. 12 mo. paper, pp. 143. Mr. Levington, pastor of the M. E. Church of Monroe, Mich., during a pret ty general revival in that town, was more than usually annoyed by one of those rude, discourteous, unscrupulous, not to say unchristian, outbreaks of Ana baptist fanaticism and proselytizing frenzy which almost every pastor of ten years’ standing knows something about, and which we are happy to believe with the progress of education, refinement, and broader views in the denomination complained of, are growing less frequent. The Monroe pastor bore with the annoy ance until it reached an unusual height, an d then preached a half-a-dozen .. ser mons to his people, the substance of which is given in this pamphlet. It is evidently from a man who took a life and death interest in what he wrote. Every line is alive. The term “ Baptist,” as a distinctive title, is denied to imrner sionists, and to indicate their relations to other denominations, they are called “Anabaptists,” re-baptizers. All the aspects of the controversy, the philolo gical argument, the claim of antiquity, and the subject of infant baptism are discussed with a vigor and a keenness that-gives charm to what would other wise be dry argumentation. Meantime, it is not too much to ask our “ Baptist” brethren, that they cease to give occasion, for the perpetuation of such a literature, by putting in straight-jackets such of their few remaining members aS'Still fall into fits of proselytizing mania at every period of revival. . MR. HAMMOND’S NEW TUNE BOOK. Praises or Jesus. —A new Collection nf Hymns and Tunes, especially adapted for “Times of Refreshing from the Lord,” for Sabbath-schools, Social Religious Gather ings, and the Family. Music revised by William B. Bradbury. New York, Wm. B. Bradbury, 64 pp. Those familiar with the “Revival Melodist ,” will see in this new book of Mr. Hammond’s very decided and need ful improvements, Many tunes are added to the list in the former work, and Mr. Hammond’s pen and iyrical talents have been effectively employed in en riching the list of hymns. “ Some of the best hymns in the collection,” says Mr. Hammond, modestly, “are taken from a little book published by William Reed, author of the ‘ Blood of Jesus.’” The work is well adapted for seasons of deep religious interest, and times when "we require, not artistic music, but hymns and tunes expressive of the joy ful emotions of our souls, and vye have often learned from experience the value of such hymns, when sung by happy young converts, even in solemn meet ings, to deepen the work of conviction of sin.”, No doctrines beyond those of the broadest evangelical type have been introduced. Many letters descriptive of stages of experience suited to the hymns are introduced from Mr. Hammond’s immense correspondence, especially with ' very young persons, giving a peculiar life-like interest to the volume. How to be Saved ; or, The Sinner directed to the Saviour. By J. H. B. .Fortieth Thousand. St. Louis, Mo.: J. W. Mcln tyre. 18 mo. pp. 126. .Paper covers, 20 cents; cloth, 35 cents; - This is just such a manual as a faith ful friend or paßtor would wish to put into the hands of an inquirer, or even of one not yet aroused to a sense of guilt. It is written with simplicity, with quiet earnestness, and with large use of ' Stripture and of illustrations from life. The topics are: 1. The Sinner without the Saviour; 11. The Saviour's work for the Sinner; Til. The Necessi ty of Faith in the Saviour; IV. En couragements to believe in the Saviour; V. Evidences of having accepted the Saviour. The large and beautiful type, from the press of I. Ashmead, form quite a feature of the work. - SEItJIOSS, ETC. Funeral Address Delivered at the Burial of President Lincoln, at Spring field, Illinois, May 4, 1865. By Rev. Matthew Simpson, one of the" Bishops of the M. E. .Church. New York, Garl ton & Porter. The Two Pageants — A Discourse delivered in the First Evangelical Luthe ran Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., June 1. By Charles P. Krauth, D.D. “He will swallow up death in victory.” Pitts burgh, S. W. Haven. In Memoriam.— A Discourse upon the character and death of Abraham Lincoln. Preached in Pottstowh Pres byterian Church, on the day of National Humiliation, June 1, 1865. By Rev. John C. Thompson. Philadelphia, Stein & Jones. Ordination op a Missionary.— The Presbytery of Chicago, 0. S., recently or dained as an evangelist, Mr. P. D. Carden, wim a view to the Foreign Missionary work —Siam, being .his destination. .Mr. Carden has an. interesting personal history. He was born in Ireland, and reared a Romanist. His conversion to Christ, and adoption of Protestant sentiments, took place in Orange County, New York. After taking his college degree, he became an officer in the Union army, suffered as a prisoner, was paroled and bought to Camp Douglas, Obicago, and there became a member of the N. W. Theo logical Seminary, from which he graduated.
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