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 FOR 
 
 1847, 
 
 2i3etng  Cljivti  aftev  Eeap  Year, 
 
 And  Tenth  of  theReign  of  Queen  Victoria,  until  20th  of  June, 
 
 CONTAINING 
 
 A  SERIES  OF  THE  MOST  IMPORTANT  CHRONOLOGICAL  AND  BIOGRAPHICAL 
 NOTICES  IN  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PRESBY  TERIAN  CHURCH. 
 
 Belfast  and  Queen’s  bridge  here  you  view, 
 The  latter  built  in  forty-two — 
 
 Of  Sun,  and  Moon,  and  Stars  I  sing, 
 Leverrier’s  planet  forth  I  bring. 
 
 1  tell  of  years  of  olden  date. 
 
 Of  men  who  braved  a  martyr’s  fate. 
 
 Of  fields  where  first  our  sires  did  plant 
 The  banner  of  the  Covenant. 
 
 The  Presbyterian  Church — its  acts, 
 
 Iis  varied  schemes,  its  pleasing  facts. 
 
 In  Britain’s  land,  and  Erin's  isle 
 I  give  in  comprehensive  style. 
 
 Each  minister  is  noted  down. 
 
 His  congregation  and  post  town, 
 
 That  he  who  runs  may  read  and  see 
 The  list  of  our  Assembly  ; 
 
 Its  Foreign,  Home,  and  Jewish  Mission 
 I  give  with  accurate  precision. 
 
 f  show  upon  my  monthly  page 
 The  wonders  of  the  present  age — 
 
 The  Bible  books  in  flowing  verse 
 For  public  reading  I  rehearse. 
 
 I  tell  of  weather,  time  and  tides. 
 
 Eclipses,  Faire,  Post-Office  guides; 
 
 The  Act  for  Marriages  define, 
 
 And  list  of  Registrars  combine. 
 
 Of  railway  trains  and  steam  I  write, 
 
 And  off  the  late  potato  blight — 
 
 How  telegraphic  signals  fly 
 On  wires  of  electricity — 
 
 With  skill  Municipal  declare 
 The  Council,  Aldermen,  and  Mayor. 
 Enigma,  new — obscure — sublime, 
 
 For  bards  to  solve  in  flowing  rhyme: 
 
 With  many  strange  and  wouderous  cracks, 
 Not  found  in  other  Almanacks. 
 
 BELFAST: 
 
 WILLIAM  M‘COMB,  1,  HIGH-STREET. 
 
 DUBLIN,  J.  ROBERTSON,  W.  LECKIE  ;  DERRY,  M.  CAMPBELL  ;  EDINBURGH, 
 J.  JOHNSTONE,  JAMES  GALL  AND  SON  ;  GLASGOW,  W.  COLLINS,  DAVID 
 BRYCE  J  LONDON,  J.  NESBIT  AND  CO.  ;  LIVERPOOL,  TURNER  AND  ROSE, 
 
 1847. 
 
In  the  year  1847,  there  will  be  two  Eclipses  of  the  Sun,  and  two  of  the 
 Moon,  one  of  each  being  visible  in  Ireland.  These  phenomena  will 
 happen  in  the  following  order  :  — 
 
 I.  An  Eclipse  of  the  Moon ,  March  31.— visible. 
 
 Beginning .  39  minutes  past  7  Evening. 
 
 Greatest  Phase .  42  minutes  past  8  Evening. 
 
 End .  45  minutes  past  9  Evening. 
 
 Magnitude  of  the  Eclipse,  three  digits  and  a-half  on  the  Moon's 
 northern  limb. 
 
 II.  An  Eclipse  of  the  Sun ,  April  15 — invisible. 
 
 This  Eclipse  will  be  visible  throughout  the  Indian  Ocean,  and  the 
 entire  of  Australia ;  in  some  of  the  northern  parts  of  which  latter,  it  will 
 be  total. 
 
 HE.  An  Eclipse  of  the  Moon,  September  24 — invisible. 
 
 This  Eclipse  will  be  visible  throughout  the  entire  of  Asia  ;  its  magni¬ 
 tude  being  five  digits  on  the  Moon’s  southern  limb. 
 
 IV.  An  Eclipse  of  the  Sun,  October  9 — visible. 
 
 Beginning  of  the  Eclipse .  54  minutes  past  5  morning. 
 
 Sun  rises,  5  digits  Eelipsed...  22  minutes  past  6  morning. 
 
 Greatest  Obscuration .  5  minutes  past  7  morning. 
 
 End  of  the  Eclipse .  22  minutes  past  8  morning. 
 
 Magnitude  of  the  Eclipse,  (Sun’s  diameter  =  1)  0.8.6. 8.,  or  nearly 
 ten  digits  and  a-half  on  the  southern  limb. 
 
 GREATEST  PHASE 
 
 AT  BELFAST. 
 
 This  Eclipse  will  be  annular  in  all  parts  of  Ireland  situated  south  of  a 
 line  passing  through  Ennis  and  Enniscorthy  ;  and  will  be  central  at  Cape 
 Clear,  the  southern  extremity  of  Ireland.  It  will  also  be  annular  at 
 London,  Paris,  Venice,  Constantinople,  the  Persian  Gulph,  and  the 
 central  parts  of  India. 
 
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THE  PLANETS — LAW  TERMS — THE  SEASONS. 
 
 THE  PLANETS. 
 
 Mercury  will  be  visible  for  a  few  evenings  after  sunset,  about  the  I4th 
 of  March,  and  again  for  a  few  mornings  before  sunrise,  about  the  26th 
 of  August,  and  the  14th  of  December. 
 
 Venus  will  first  become  visible  as  an  evening  star  early  in  February, 
 and  gradually  increasing  in  lustre  will  shine  with  great  brilliance  during 
 the  months  of  April,  May,  and  June;  her  greasest  elongation  from  the 
 Sun  will  be  on  the  25th  of  July,  shortly  after  which  time  she  will  cease 
 to  be  visible  as  an  evening  star,  on  account  of  her  declination  being  tan- 
 favourable  for  observation.  This  planet  will  again  become  visible  as  a 
 morning  star  on  the  15th  of  October,  and  rapidly  increasing  in  splendour 
 will  attain  her  greatest  elongation  from  the  Sun  on  the  14th  of  December. 
 
 Mars,  although  visible  nearly  the  entire  year,  will  not  become  a 
 conspicious  object  until  the  month  of  July,  from  which  time  he  will 
 gradually  increase  in  lustre,  and  will  attain  his  greatest  brilliance  on  the 
 20th  of  October,  his  opposition  to  the  Sun  being  on  the  31  st  of  the  same 
 month. 
 
 Jupiter  will  he  in  conjunction  with  the  Sun  on  the  20th  of  June,  for  a 
 month  before  and  after  which  time  he  will  not  be  visible.  This  planet 
 will  not  be  in  opposition  to  the  Sun  within  the  present  year. 
 
 Saturn  will  be  in  opposition  on  the  2nd  of  September. 
 
 Georgian  will  be  in  opposition  on  the  10th  of  October. 
 
 Venus  and  Ju  iter  will  be  in  conjunction  with  each  other  on  the  6th 
 of  May  ;  Jupiter  being  nearly  two  degrees  south  of  Venus,  at  eleven  in 
 the  morning. 
 
 .Mars  and  Saturn  will  be  in  conjunction  on  the  21st  of  June,  at  mid¬ 
 night;  Mars  being  21  minutes  south  of  Saturn. 
 
 Hilary  Term 
 
 Easter . 
 
 Trinity . 
 
 Michaelmas., 
 
 THE  SEASONS. 
 
 Spring .  begins  March .  21st  day,  &  m.  past  5  Morning. 
 
 Summer., .  begins  June .  22d  day,  55  m.  past  1  Morning. 
 
 Autumn .  begins  September..  23d  day,  58  m.  past  3  Afternoon. 
 
 Winter.........  begins  December...  22d  day,  41  in.  past  9  Morning. 
 
 Latitude  &f  Belfast,  54°  36*8*'  north  ;  longitude,  5°  55'  54#  west. 
 
 The  above  latitude  and  longitude  are  those  of  the  Spire  of  St.  Ann’s 
 Church,  as  at  present  deduced  from  the  Ordnance  Survey  of  Ireland. 
 
 The  variation  of  the  compass  at  Belfast,  or  its  deviation  from  the 
 north,  is  about  28  degrees  west. 
 
 The  obliquity  of  the  Ecliptic  during  the  present  year  is  23o  27*  24'*,  its 
 greatest  variation  therefrom  not  exceeding  one  second. 
 
 Note — In  the  columns  headed  Equation  of  Time ,  the  precepts  add  and  subtract  indicate  the 
 manner  in  which  this  correction  is  to  be  applied,  for  the  purpose  of  converting  apparent  into 
 mean  time,  and  these  must  consequently  be  ^reversed  when  it  is  proposed  to  convert  mean  time 
 into  apparent. 
 
 LAW  TERMS. 
 
 begins  January....  11 .  ends  February...  1. 
 
 begins  April . .  15 .  ends  May..  .  8. 
 
 begins  May .  22 .  ends  June .  12. 
 
 begins  November  2 . ends  November.  25. 
 
THE  QUEEN’S  BRIDGE. 
 
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 THE  QUEEN’S  BRIDGE,  BELFAST. 
 
 ( See  Frontispiece.) 
 
 It  has  been  observed  by  a  distinguished  writer,  that,  “an  Irishman  always 
 builds  his  house,  near  where  it  ought  to  be.”  If  this  observation  be  true, 
 in  reference  to  houses,  we  may  venture  to  conclude  it  is  equally  true  of 
 bridges,  and  all  other  species  of  Architecture.  W e  are  the  rather  inclined 
 to  adopt  the  above  sentiment,  from  observing  how  near  that  noble  struc¬ 
 ture  the  Queen’s  Bridge  is  to  the  place,  where  it  ought  to  be  ;  we  mean 
 that  part  of  the  river  opposite  High-Street.  Had  the  populous  and 
 flourishing  counties  of  Antrim  and  Down  been  connected  at  Hanovcr- 
 Quay,  the  vast  thoroughfare,  which  now  blocks  up  Ann-Street,  and  its 
 locality,  would  have  had  ample  range  and  room  for  the  more  speedy  dis¬ 
 patch  of  business.  Besides,  a  direct  and  perfectly  level  road,  in  con¬ 
 tinuation  of  High-Street,  carried  out  to  Consbrook,  would  not  only  have 
 got  clear  of  the  smoke  of  Ballymacarrett  and  its  manufactories,  but  in 
 itself  would  have  been  an  additional  ornament  to  the  town,  and  a  plea¬ 
 sing  promenade  for  the  enjoyment  of  the  sea  breezes. 
 
 But  enough  of  this, — the  beautiful  steel  engraving  by  Lizars  of  Edin¬ 
 burgh,  which  adorns  our  frontispiece,  is  a  coriect  representation  of  that 
 truly  chaste  and  commanding  piece  of  architecture,  the  Queen’s  Bridge. 
 
 It  consists  of  five  arches  of  fifty-feet  span  each,  leaving  two  hundred 
 and  fifty  feet  of  water  way  in  the  river,  with  a  considerable  space 
 filled  up  by  dead  work  at  ei'her  bank ;  the  elevation  is  such,  that 
 the  road  way  is  perfectly  level,  the  breadth  between  the  range  walls  is 
 forty  feet.  The  style  of  architecture  is  exceedingly  simple  and  elegant ; 
 the  beauty  of  the  structure  is  much  enhanced  by  its  being  faced  through¬ 
 out  with  granite  from  the  NeAvry  mountains.  The  cost  of  its  erection  was 
 £28,000.  It  is  built  as  nearly  as  possible  on  the  site  of  the  celebrated 
 “  Long  Bridge,”  known  in  old  records  as  “  the  Great  Bridge  of  Belfast.” 
 The  foundation  of  which  was  laid  in  April  1682.  It  consisted  of 
 twenty-one  arches,  of  which  eighteen  were  on  the  county  of  Down  side, 
 and  the  remaining  three  on  the  county  of  Antrim  side  of  the  channel  of 
 the  Lagan.  Haims  in  his  History  of  the  County  of  Down,  states  “  that 
 it  was  built  at  the  joint  expense  of  the  two  counties  and  cost  about  eight  I 
 
 thousand  pounds.”  In  1689  it  was  greatly  shaken,  by  having  the  train 
 of  artillery  with  which  Duke  Schomberg,  had  landed  at  Groomsport,  in  I 
 the  county  of  Down,  drawn  across  it;  so  much  so,  that  in  the  spring  of 
 1692  seven  of  the  arches  fell  in.  Though  repaired  immediately  after,  it 
 would  seem  that  its  appearance  from  time  to  time  excited  considerable 
 apprehension,  till  at  length,  in  1840,  by  a  joint  resolution  of  the  grand 
 juries  of  the  counties  of  Antrim  and  Down,  it  was  ordered  to  be  taken 
 down,  and  a  new  oae  erected  in  its  stead..  The  present  structure  reflects 
 great  credit  upon  the  able  architect,  Charles  Lanyon,  Esq.  From  the 
 range  walls  on  either  side,  a  fine  prospect  is  obtained.  On  the  one 
 hand, — the  Cave  hill,  the  high  lands  of  Carnmoney,  the  lough,  bearing 
 on  its  ruffled  bosom  the  numerous  steamers,  trading  vessels,  and  small 
 craft  which  ply  between  our  quays  and  the  western  ports  of  Great  Bri¬ 
 tain,  the  hills  of  the  County  Down  skirted  with  groves,  and  away  in  the 
 distance  the  lively  little,  and  oft  frequented  village  of  Holywood  ;  on 
 the  other, — the  winding  Lagan,  the  groves  of  Ormeau,  the  well-enclosed 
 pleasure  grounds  of  the  Botanic  Garden,  and  above  and  beyond  all,  the 
 lofty  hills  of  Castlereagh.  Such  is  the  Queen’s  Bridge,  and  when,  as  is 
 contemplated,  Ann-Street  shall  have  been  widened,  it  will  afford  an  easy 
 and  pleasing  entrance  to  that  quarter  of  the  town,  even  though  it  is  only 
 “  mar  where  it  ou^ht  to  be.” 
 
^  A  NEW  PLANET. 
 
 To  find  the  time  of  High  Water  at  the  following  Ports,  opply  the  under¬ 
 neath  corrections  to  the  Tides  at  Belfast . 
 
 H. 
 
 M. 
 
 H. 
 
 M. 
 
 Beaumaris . 
 
 34 
 
 Glasgow . 
 
 45 
 
 Bristol . 
 
 45 
 
 Greenock  . 
 
 45 
 
 Cardigan  Bar, . 
 
 0 
 
 Holyhead  Bay . 
 
 0 
 
 Carlingford  Bar.. 
 
 15 
 
 Liverpool  Dock _ 
 
 25 
 
 Carnarvon  Bar.... 
 
 40 
 
 Londonderry . 
 
 0 
 
 Chester  Bar.. . . 
 
 30 
 
 Newry  . 
 
 45 
 
 Donaghadee . 
 
 5 
 
 Plymouth . 
 
 25 
 
 Douglass.. . 
 
 12 
 
 Portsmouth . 
 
 40 
 
 Drogheda  . 
 
 20 
 
 Warren  point . 
 
 5 
 
 Dublin  Bar . 
 
 30 
 
 Waterford . 
 
 10 
 
 Dundalk . 
 
 0 
 
 AV vfnrrl  . . . 
 
 Q 
 
 Eddystone . 
 
 45 
 
 Wicklow . 
 
 ou 
 
 0 
 
 A  NEW  PLANET. 
 
 Astronomy  has  gained  another  triumph  by  the  discovery  of  a  new 
 planet,  under  circumstances  which  will  render  it  for  ever  memorable, 
 as  one  of  the  most  brilliant  achievements  of  modern  science.  Theory 
 in  M.  Leverrier’s  hands  has  for  once  o  utstripped  observation.  It  has  ' 
 enabled  him  to  exercise  a  power  which  can  only  be  compared  to  divi¬ 
 nation — not  only  to  point  out  the  spot  in  the  heavens  where  a  planet 
 hitherto  unknown  would  be  found,  but  to  weigh  its  mass,  number  the 
 years  of  its  revolution,  and  tell  the  dimensions  of  its  orbit  before  the 
 eye  of  the  astronomer  had  singled  it  out  from  the  millions  of  stars  which 
 I  people  the  firmament.  All  who  have  dipped  into  Astronomy  know  that 
 the  planets  disturb  each  other’s  motions  by  their  mutual  attractions. 
 
 J  Jupiter  and  Saturn  afford  an  example  of  this  sort  of  action  and  reaction, 
 which  produces  a  cycle  of  small  changes  in  their  orbits,  only  completed 
 in  eight  hundred  and  fifty  years.  One  planet  may  accelerate  or  retard 
 another  in  its  motion,  so  as  to  slightly  alter  the  form  of  its  orbit.  In 
 one  period  of  the  above  time,  the  planet’s  angular  motion  is  less  than  its 
 j  average  rate  ;  in  the  other  it  is  greater.  These  inequalities  are  extreme¬ 
 ly  minute,  but  astronomy  can  measure  them.  Given  the  position,  mass, 
 and  periodic  times  of  two  planets,  the  astronomer  is  able  to  calculate 
 the  perturbations  which  either  will  produce  on  the  other.  But  the  pro¬ 
 blem  which  is  the  counterpart  of  this — given  the  perturbations  to  find 
 the  position,  mass,  and  periodic  time  of  an  unknown  disturbing  body— 
 is  one  of  such  infinite  difficulty,  that  few  astronomers  believed  it  to 
 |  admit  of  a  satisfactory  solution;  yet  this  is  the  problem  which  M. 
 Leverrier  undertook  to  resolve,  and  has  resolved  with  triumphant  suc¬ 
 cess.  IJranus  is  the  remotest  planet  of  our  system  hitherto  known. 
 
 Its  distance  from  the  sun  is  nineteen  times  as  great  as  that  of  the  earth. 
 
 Its  motions  must  have  been  affected  by  Jupiter  and  Saturn;  but  they 
 presented  irregularities  which  the  attraction  of  these  planets  could  not 
 explain.  It  was  natural  to  refer  these  irregularities  to  some  body  with¬ 
 out  the  system,  since  those  within  it  could  not  account  for  them.  But 
 where  was  this  body  ?  What  were  its  dimensions,  and  what  its  course 
 in  the  heavens  ?  The  period  of  the  planets  revolution  is  21 years, 
 mean  distance  from  the  sun,  33  times  the  distance  of  the  earth  from  the 
 snn  ;  greatest  distance  from  the  sun  3,200,000,000  miles.  Mass  38  times 
 greater  than  that  of  the  earth.  He  says  it  should  be  found  about  five 
 degrees  eastward  of  the  star  delta  in  capricorn.  The  publication  of  the 
 above  elements  in  the  month  of  June,  induced  many  astronomers  to 
 search  the  portion  of  the  heavens  indicated;  and  on  the  23d  Sept.,  M. 
 Galle  of  Berlin,  announced  the  appearance  of  the  illustrious  stranger. — 
 Abridged  from  Chamber's  Edinburgh  Journal. 
 
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 THE  HEAVENLY  BODIES.  7  j 
 
 T  HE 
 
 SUN. 
 
 The  first  and  grandest  object  which  arrests  the  heavenward  eye  is  the  i 
 glorious  Sun,  the  centre  and  soul  of  our  system,  the  lamp  that  lights  it, 
 the  fire  that  heats  it,  the  sceptre  that  guides  and  controls  it, — the  foun-  j 
 tain  of  colour,  which  gives  its  azure  to  the  sky,  its  verdure  to  the  fields, 
 its  rainbow  hues  to  the  gay  world  of  flowers,  and  the  “  purple  light  of  ' 
 love”  to  the  marble  cheek  of  youth  and  beauty.  This  globe  of  fire  is 
 883,000  miles  in  diameter,  or  111£  times  the  diameter  of  our  earth,  and 
 is  500  times  larger  than  all  the  planets  put  together.  It  seems  to  consist 
 of  a  dark  nucleus,  which  is  seen  through  openings  in  the  luminous  crust, 
 called  the  spots  in  the  sun.  It  is  therefore  not  an  incandescent  globe-,  ! 
 and  there  is  reason  to  think  with  M.  Argo,  that  its  light  is  that  of  burn¬ 
 ing  gas— the  light  of  the  sun  moves  with  the  velocity  of  192,000  mi)e3 
 in  a  minute.  It  is  composed  of  three  different  colours,  red,  yellow,  and 
 blue,  by  the  combination  of  which  all  the  different  colours  in  nature  are 
 produced.  The  solar  light  has  more  blue  and  less  red  in  it  than  the  ar¬ 
 tificial  white  flames  with  which  we  are  familiar,  and  what  is  very  remark* 
 able,  these  artificial  white  flames  contain  many  specific  rays  of  a  determi¬ 
 nate  refrangibility,  which  do  not  exist  in  the  sun’s  light,  from  which 
 they  have  probably  been  absorbed  either  in  the  process  of  combustion, 
 or  during  the  subsequent  passage  of  the  light  through  the  solar  atmos¬ 
 phere. — N,B,  Review, 
 
 THE  SONG  OF  THE  SUN. 
 
 My  chariot  waits  - 
 At  the  eastern  gates. 
 
 With  its  wheels  of  burnished  gold,— 
 
 Auct  the  heralds  of  day 
 
 In  purple  array, 
 
 The  reins  of  my  horses  hold. 
 
 From  my  burning  eye 
 
 In  an  eastern  sky, 
 
 I  scatter  my  fervid  rays  ; 
 fn  the  languid  sea 
 
 Yon  may  look  on  me. 
 
 But  not  on  my  noon-tide  blaze. 
 
 Though  the  morning  cloud 
 
 For  a  time,  may  shroud 
 
 My  form  from  the  dewy  earth, 
 
 My  heat  soon  di-tills 
 
 The  mist  of  the  hills. 
 
 Apd  I  shine  in  glory  forth. 
 
 I  view  from  my  car 
 
 Earth  and  ocean  afar, 
 
 Bright  worlds  revolving  away 
 
 Unmoved  I  remain 
 
 While  the  circling  train 
 
 To  me  their  homage  pay. 
 
 I  visit  the  bowers 
 
 When  the  opening  flowers 
 
 Their  early  oblation  pay, 
 
 And  their  incense  sweet 
 
 In  the  morning  greet, 
 
 Ascending  with  fragraucy. 
 
 As  centre  and  soul 
 
 1  hold  my  control 
 
 Over  orbs  to  man  unknown, 
 
 Aud  on  earth  my  beams 
 
 Shed  their  living  gleams, 
 
 Alike  on  cottage  and  throne. 
 
 Far  down  in  the  vale, 
 
 Where  the  primrose  pale 
 
 Her  beauties  to  me  uufold, 
 
 In  her  dewy  eye 
 
 I  sparkling  lie, 
 
 Like  a  drop  of  living  gold. 
 
 At  Joshua’s  command. 
 
 1  was  made  to  stand 
 
 In  Gibeon’s  battle  affray. 
 
 As  the  Amorites  fell 
 
 Before  Israel 
 
 I  lengthened,  out  the  day.. 
 
 In  my  fields  of  light 
 
 The  eagle’s  flight 
 
 On  rushing  piniou  l  see, 
 
 WTheu  his  dark  bright  eye 
 
 In  its  brilliancy  & 
 
 Presumes  to  look  on  me. 
 
 As  backward  !  went 
 
 In  the  firmament, 
 
 When  reclining  in  my  throne,. 
 
 My  shadowy  line 
 
 Gave  the  promised  sign 
 
 On  King  Ahaz’  dial  stone. 
 
 In  the  balmy  hour, 
 
 When  the  gentle  shower 
 
 Reflects  my  shining  face, 
 
 I  softly  diffuse, 
 
 In  the  rainbow's  hues 
 
 The  covenant  sign  of  grace. 
 
 When  the  angel  bright 
 
 Increased  my  light, 
 
 As  my  dazzling  courts  he  trod, 
 
 I  heard  him  cry 
 
 To  the  fowls  that  fly, 
 
 Come  haste  to  the  feast  of  God. 
 
 In  the  ocean’s  wave 
 
 My  image  I  lave, 
 
 As  the  proud  ship  sails  away, 
 
 And  I  hear  the  song 
 
 Of  the  mariner  throng 
 
 The  song  of  the  sunny  day. 
 
 My  chariot  now  waits 
 
 At  the  western  gates, 
 
 And  my  robes  of  day  I  fold  ; 
 
 Down  slowly  1  lie 
 
 All  gorgeously 
 
 On  my  pillow  of  crimson  and  gold. 
 
 W.  M‘C. 
 
8 
 
 THE  HEAVENLY  BODIES. 
 
 THE  MOON. 
 
 The  surface  of  the  moon  is  composed  of  hill  and  dale,  rocks  and  moun- 
 [  tains,  but  no  trace  of  water  exists,  and  no  appearance  which  indicates 
 
 j  the  existence  of  living  beings.  The  grand  object  of  the  refulgent  lamp 
 
 of  night,  is  doubtless  to  give  light  to  our  globe,  and  to  regulate  the 
 i  tides  of  our  ocean.  According  to  Sir  W.  Herschel,  the°hei^ht  of 
 the  lunar  mountains  which  he  measured  varies  from  a  quarter  of  a  mile 
 to  a  mile  and  three  quarters  ;  but  M.  Schroeter,  following  another  me¬ 
 thod  of  measurement,  found  the  insulated  mountains  so  high  as  five 
 miles.  The  surface  of  the  moon  is  distinguished  from  that  of  our  earth 
 and  indeed  of  all  the  other  planets,  by  caverns  sometimes  five  miles  in 
 depth,  and  forty  miles  in  diameter.  A  high  annular  ridge,  marked  with 
 lofty  peaks  and  numerous  little  cavities,  generally  surrounds  these 
 caverns,  and  in  its  centre  an  insulated  mountain  is  often  found.  The 
 strata  of  mountains,  and  the  insulated  hills  which  mark  the  disc  of  this 
 luminary,  have  evidently  no  analogy  with  those  in  our  own  globe.  Her 
 mountainous  scenery,  however  bears  a  stronger  resemblance  to  the  ru^- 
 gedness  of  Alpine  regions,  than  to  the  inequalities  of  less  elevated  coun- 
 !  tries.  These  masses  of  rock  rise  at  once  from  the  plains,  and  raise 
 their  peaked  summits  to  an  immense  height  in  the  air,  while  projecting 
 crags  spring  from  their  rugged  flanks,  and  threatening  the  vail les  below 
 seem  to  bid  defiance  to  the  laws  of  gravitation. — Sir  3.  Brewster .  * 
 
 THE  SONG  OF  THE  MOON. 
 
 When  the  sun’s  at  rest, 
 
 Far  away  in  the  west, 
 
 I  mount  on  my  silver  car, 
 
 And  slowly  1  rise, 
 
 From,  the  twilight  skies, 
 
 And  ride  o’er  the  earth  afar. 
 
 On  the  dark  green  swards 
 
 Of  the  lone  church  yard, 
 
 I  beam  with  religious  light. 
 
 As  all  mournfully 
 
 By  the  cypress  tree, 
 
 I  linger  the  live  long  night. 
 
 In  the  midnight  hour 
 
 1  clamber  the  tower, 
 
 Where  the  lowly  captive  lies, 
 
 And  I  gladden  his  sight 
 
 With  my  pale  moonlight — 
 
 The  light  of  his  native  skies. 
 
 As  at  times  1  gaze 
 
 On  the  comet’s  blaze, 
 
 ”  ^Jen  the  trembling  stars  grow  dim. 
 Affrighted  I  shroud 
 
 My  form  in  a  cloud, 
 
 Aud  sing  my  midnight  hymn. 
 
 Far  down  in  the  deep 
 
 My  vigils  I  keep, 
 
 Where  the  reefs  of  coral  lie; 
 
 Aud  mirrored  1  shine 
 
 In  the  caves  of  brine, 
 
 Midst  the  seaweed  drapery. 
 
 The  envious  earth, 
 
 Forgetting  my  worth, 
 
 With  eclipses  o’ershadow„  my  face: 
 But  brighter  I  rise, 
 
 In  my  home  iii  the  skies, 
 
 From  the  dark,  intruder’s  embrace. 
 
 In  the  harvest  night 
 
 1  send  forth  my  light — 
 
 To  the  reapers  a  welcome  boon — 
 
 As  the  joyous  train, 
 
 Midst  the  golden  grain. 
 
 Sing  the  song  of  the  “Harvest  Moon.'* 
 
 Full-orbed  as  I  glide 
 
 O'er  the  rising  tide. 
 
 And  the  waters  upward  press, 
 
 The  high-flowing  sea 
 Acknowledges  me. 
 
 In  my  strong  attractiveness. 
 
 Away  far  away, 
 
 Where  true  lovers  stray— 
 
 By  wood,  and  by  shady  bowers — 
 
 I  guide  their  long  walk, 
 
 As  they  rapturously  talk 
 
 Of  the  bliss  of  coming  hours. 
 
 Midst  the  thunder's  crash, 
 
 And  the  lightning’s  flash 
 
 When  deep  unto  deep  replies, 
 
 I  hold  forth  on  high 
 
 My  lamp  in  the  sky, 
 
 And  the  mariner’s  hopes  arise. 
 
 1  peep,  when  I  please, 
 
 Through  the  opening  trees, 
 
 Where  the  sportive  children  play  ; 
 
 And  I  listen  the  song 
 
 Of  the  mirthful  throng, 
 
 As  they  chaunt  their  roundelay. 
 
 I  tremble  within 
 
 The  cataract’s  din, 
 
 And  oyer  the  precipice  peep, 
 
 And  light  with  my  crest 
 
 The  eagle’s  dark  nest,. 
 
 Far  up  on  the  clefted  steep. 
 
 When  weary  and  wan, 
 
 The  wayfaring  man 
 
 In  darkness  is  prone  to  stray, 
 
 My  friendly  light, 
 
 Like  an  angel  bright, 
 
 To  his  homestead  points  the  way. 
 
 I  sleep  all  the  day, 
 
 W  hen  the  world  is  gay — 
 
 All  night,  when  the  world's  asleep. 
 On  my  silver  car 
 
 I  travel  afar, 
 
 O’er  valley  and  mountain  steep. 
 
 W.  M‘C. 
 
THE  HEAVENLY  BODIES. 
 
 9 
 
 THE  STARS. 
 
 Beyond  our  planetary  system,  there  is  an  inconceivable  void,  measuring 
 more  than  twenty-one  million  millions  of  miles  across  in  every  direction 
 upwards,  downwards,  and  around  us;  which  separates  our  system  from 
 the  sidereal  heavens.  These  heavens  with  all  their  host,  once  seemed  to 
 revolve  daily  round  our  terrestrial  ball,  and  ignorant  and  presumptuous 
 man,  believing  that  they  did,  imprisoned  or  burned  the  philosophers 
 that  proved  it  to  be  false.  To  an  eye  removed  from  the  earth,  and  at 
 the  verge  of  our  system,  as  ours  is  supposed  to  be,  the  very  idea  is  ri¬ 
 diculous.  To  that  eye  the  earth  is  not  even  visible,  and  the  whole  starry 
 creation,  and  the  sun  itself,  dwindled  into  a  star,  stands  fixed  and  im¬ 
 moveable.  Here  reigns  universal  silence  and  repose — nothing  moves 
 but  the  throbbing  heart — nothing  is  heard  save  the  anthem  to  nature’s 
 Lord — great  and  marvellous  are  thy  works — just  and  true  are  thy  ways. 
 Astronomers  have  determined  that  in  both  hemispheres  the  stars  do  not 
 much  exceed  three  thousand,  namely,  20  of  the  jftrsf  magnitude,  70  of  the 
 second ,  220  of  the  third ,  500  of  the  fourth ,  690  of  the  fifth ,  and  1,500 
 of  the  sixth.  But  the  number  of  stars  capable  of  being  seen  by  the  tele¬ 
 scope,  has  been  reckoned  above  one  hundred  millions  !  and  if  we  now 
 regard  it  as  probable  that  all  nebulae  are  clusters  of  stars,  as  indicated 
 by  Lord  Rosse  having  resolved  by  his  great  telescope  the  nebula  of 
 Orion,  the  number  of  stars,  or  suns ,  or  systems,  may  be  regarded  as  be 
 yond  the  power  of  numerical  expression — Rivelations  of  Astronomy. 
 
 THE  SONG  OF  THE  STARS. 
 
 When  the  sun's  at  rest 
 In  the  crimson  west, 
 
 The  moon  in  her  curtained  bed, 
 We  gladden  the  skies 
 With  our  sparkling  eyes, 
 And  on  earth  we  glory  shed. 
 
 In  Abraham's  day, 
 
 We  unnumbered  lay, 
 
 A  type  to  the  patriarch’s  eye, 
 That  his  seed  should  be, 
 By  heaven’s  decree, 
 
 A  mighty  progeny. 
 
 We  sing  as  we  shine 
 Of  the  baud  divine 
 That  hung  our  lamps  on  high. 
 And  rolling  along 
 We  echo  the  song, 
 
 The  song  of  the  star  lit  sky. 
 
 When  nature’s  asleep 
 Our  vigils  we  keep, 
 
 Whiie  many  a  waking  tlower 
 In  its  dewy  bed 
 Is  comforted 
 
 By  our  light  in  midnight  hour. 
 
 W'hen  the  ship  is  tossed, 
 And  the  compass  lost. 
 
 And  the  pilot  quakes  with  fear, 
 Our  chart  we  unroll, 
 
 As  a  diamond  scroll, 
 
 The  mariner's  heart  to  cheer. 
 
 In  the  high  defiles 
 Of  the  ether  wilds. 
 
 Our  mystic  dance  we  hold, 
 
 And  shooting  we  fly 
 Through  the  vaulted  sky, 
 On  wings  of  silver  and  gold. 
 
 We  veiled  from  the  sight 
 Our  beautiful  light 
 In  Egypt’s  fated  hour. 
 
 Nor  sang  nor  shone 
 When  Babylon 
 Usurped  her  tyrant  power. 
 
 Nor  sun,  nor  moon, 
 
 Nor  light  of  noon, 
 Proclaimed  a  Saviour’s  birth, 
 To  a  star  was  given, 
 
 As  herald  of  heaven. 
 
 To  gladden  a  sinful  earth. 
 
 On  Bethlehem’s  plain, 
 The  shepherd  train 
 Led  by  its  glorious  ray, 
 
 Their  course  pursued 
 Over  hills  bedewed. 
 
 To  where  the  Saviour  lay. 
 
 Then  rolled  the  song 
 The  hills  among, 
 
 Peace  and  good  will  to  man, 
 And  the  angel  choir, 
 Through  our  orbs  of  fire, 
 Echoed  redemption's  plan. 
 
 In  the  lofty  dome 
 Of  our  heavenly  home, 
 Blight  Hesperus  leads  our  train, 
 We  follow  his  course 
 With  our  myriad  force, 
 
 And  circle  his  wide  domain. 
 
 Though  countless  we  rise 
 To  the  wondering  eyes, 
 
 Still  millions  remoter  lie, 
 
 That  ne’er  shall  be  known 
 Till  the  Lamb  on  the  throne 
 Reveals  eternity. 
 
 In  Patinos  of  old, 
 
 In  vision  was  told 
 The  wonderful  path  we  trod, 
 
 Our  sparkling  light 
 Graced  the  diadem  bright 
 Of  the  Church  of  the  living  God. 
 
 When  the  Sun’s  at  rest 
 In  the  crimson  west. 
 
 The  moon  in  her  curtained  bed, 
 
 W'e  gladden  the  skies, 
 
 With  our  sparkling  eyes, 
 
 And  on  earth  we  glory  shed.  W.  M‘C. 
 
10 
 
 THE  POTATO  DISEASE. 
 
 THE  POTATO  DISEASE. 
 
 “  Sanctify  ye  a  fast,  call  a  solemn  assembly,  gather  (he  elders  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  the 
 laud  into  the  house  of  the  Lord  your  God,  and.  cry  unto  the  Lord.’’ — Joel  i.  14, 
 
 The  ninth  and  tenth  days  of  August  last  are  rendered  memorable  by  one 
 of  those  visitations  of  heaven  on  the  British  Islands,  the  nature  of  which, 
 the  philosopher,  the  chemist,  and  the  agriculturalist  have  laboured  in  vain 
 to  discover.  Some  mysterious  agent  has  been  permitted  to  sweep  over 
 these  lands,  and  in  a  few  hours  by  a  withering  blight,  has  “  the  mealy 
 potato,”  been  reduced  to  a  state  of  decay,  to  a  rotten  pulp.  The  priva¬ 
 tions  of  the  poor  in  the  present  season  of  scarcity  and  distress,  call  loudly 
 for  the  sympathies  and  support  of  all  those  who  in  the  providence  of 
 God  are  in  more  favourable  circumstances.  While  in  the  first  place  the 
 nation  should  attend  to  the  advice  given  by  the  Prophet  Joel,  and  with 
 humiliation  and  confession  should  return  to  Him  who  smites.  We  are 
 not  forbidden  to  use  those  powers  and  faculties  of  mind  with  which  we 
 are  endowed  in  the  search  of  a  remedy.  A  variety  of  experiments  are 
 being  instituted  not  only  to  arrest  the  progress  of  the  disease,  but  to  act 
 as  preventatives  for  the  current  year.  In  our  opinion  where  the  disease 
 has  commenced  chemical  agents  can  be  of  little  service.  The  most  rea¬ 
 sonable  way  of  going  to  work  is  to  follow  nature.  And  what  lesson  are 
 we  taught  by  observing  the  potato  piant  in  its  indigenious  state  ?  When 
 we  think  of  it  growing  during  the  lapse  of  many  centuries  without  the 
 culture  of  man,  without  his  houses,  his  bins,  or  his  chemical  agents.  What 
 are  we  to  learn  from  this  fact  ?  Simply,  that  we,  instead  of  looking  at 
 our  potatoes  as  a  secondary  and  inferior  crop  in  our  eagerness  to  com¬ 
 mit  our  grain  crops  to  the  earth  during  the  la3t  twenty  years,  should 
 have  first  planted  the  potato,  and  afterwards  have  sowed  the  grain. 
 There  has  been  a  uniform  and  regular  deterioration  going  forward  in 
 the  root,  these  many  years  past,  which  may  be  mainly  attributed  in  our 
 opinion  to  farmers  doing  so  much  violence  to  its  nature  as  a  root  as  to 
 keep  it  out  of  its  natural  element,  the  earth,  for  it  may  be  more  than 
 one  half  of  the  year,  when  on  the  contrary,  it  should,  as  far  as  practi* 
 cable,  have  been  retained  in  the  ground  until  required  for  use.  Those 
 persons  therefore  who  in  October  last  planted  sound  potatoes,  may  with 
 care  under  Providence  succeed  in  restoring  to  us  that  invaluable  but  too 
 much  neglected  root. 
 
 We  offer  no  apology  for  submitting  to  the  public  the  following  testi¬ 
 monies.  Extracted  from  a  pamphlet  by  George  W.  Johnston,  Esq., 
 Author  of  the  Dictionary  of  Modern  Gardening,  &c.  As  corroborative 
 of  our  opinion  that  the  month  of  October  is  the  proper  season  for 
 planting  potatoes,  and  not  the  middle  and  latter  end  of  May,  when  the 
 vegetative  qualities  of  the  plant  must  be  greatly  impaired. 
 
 The  Rev.  Mr.  Stewart  of  Sparholt,  Hants,  planted  sets  in  the  autumn 
 of  1845,  and  has  from  them  the  finest  and  healthiest  crop  of  potatoes 
 in  his  garden,  and  far  superior  to  any  in  his  vicinity.  Mr.  J.  Smeed  of 
 Bromston,  in  the  Isle  of  Thanet,  though  no  friend  to  early  planting  for 
 the  main  crop,  admits  that  in  1845,  “  the  early  potatoes  escaped  almost 
 unhurt  in  many  localities.”  Mr.  E.  Compton  of  Water  Newton  near 
 Wansford,  states  that  ash-leaved  potatoes  planted  in  October  and 
 November,  gave  a  crop  perfectly  free  from  disease,  and  every  way 
 better  than  that  from  sets  putin  during  the  March  of  1846.  Mr.  H. 
 B.  Mason  in  Dorsetshire,  and  another  party  in  Norfolk,  agree,  that,  the 
 autumn  planted  have  escaped,  Avhilst  those  planted  in  spring  have  been 
 affected.  Mr.  Barnes,  the  gardener  at  Bicton  Gardens,  in  Devonshire, 
 says,  “  we  have  had  astonishing  crops  of  potatoes  this  season  from  the 
 autumn  planted.”  Mr.  Girdwood  of  Bute  says,  “I  have  known  the  plan 
 
THE  ELECTRIC  TELEGRAPH,  &C. 
 
 11 
 
 of  keeping  those  intended  for  seed  in  the  ground  all  the  winter,  haviny 
 tiied  it  for  several  years  past  with  uniform  success Mr.  Burnet  of  Gad- 
 garth,  says,  “  he  invariably  found  potatoes  left  in  the  ground  come  up  vi¬ 
 gorously  without  any  failure  at  all.”  Mr.  Allison  of  Mearns,  says,  “  that  if 
 whole  potatoes  be  used  for  two  ur  three  years,  and  the  crop  be  Left  in  the 
 ground,  the  disease  will  become  extinct.”  Sir  Bobert  Bateson  and  others 
 bear  simi'ar  testimony  from  tried  exp°riments.  Mr.  Grey  has  long  prac¬ 
 tised  autumn  planting;  and  from  his  repeared  and  accurate  expat  ience 
 states,  that  it  yields  on  the  average  one  third  more  than  spring  planting. 
 Mr.  Barnes  of  Devon,  says,  “  Though  our  autumn  planted  crop  are  so 
 abundant,  ice  have  none  worth  digging  or  taking  up  from  those  planted 
 in  spring .” 
 
 All  the  above  testimonies  and  a  great  many  others  which  might  be  ad¬ 
 duced,  go  to  prove,  the  soundness  of  our  argument,  that  it  is  doing 
 violence  to  its  nature  as  a  root,  to  kcep  it  out  of  its  natural  element.,  the 
 earth,  for  half  the  year.  Yet  this  has  become  an  almost  universal  prac¬ 
 tice  throughout  Europe,  America,  St.  Helena,  and  Hindustan,  and  in 
 all  those  places  the  disease  prevails.  In  New  Zealand,  where  the  potato 
 is  allowed  to  remain  in  the  earth  the  disease  is  unknown.  No  fears 
 need  be  entertained  regarding  the  destruction  of  the  seed  by  the  severest 
 frost,  if  the  potatoes  be  covered  loosely  to  the  depth  of  six  inches  in  a 
 light  dry  soil.  Let  the  October  planting  be  tried  by  every  farmer  who 
 wishes  well  to  his  country,  and  who  is  desirous  of  having  restored  to 
 our  tables  an  important  and  wholesome  article  of  food. 
 
 The  Electric  Telegrai-h. — Every  day  declares  fresh  proofs  of  the 
 utility,  as  well  as  wonders,  of  this  astonishing  invention.  By  a  system  of 
 signs,  understood  at  each  station**  words  can  be  communicated  from  one  to 
 the  other  with  the  rapidity  of  lightning.  One  day  tells  of  a  swindler  of 
 whose  depredations  intimation  is  given  ;  and  long  before,  even  with 
 railway  speed,  he  reaches  the  other  end  of  the  line,  the  tidings  are 
 there  before  him.  Another — a  loving  pair  decamp:  the  lady’s  mamma 
 gives  information,  and  as  they  reach  the  end  of  the  line,  a  policeman  wel¬ 
 comes  them,  and  accompanies  them  home  again  in  a  return  train.  But  a 
 more  lucky  pair, — one,  the  husband  in  New  York,  the  other,  the  lady  in 
 Boston— are  married  ;  he,  with  the  magistrate  beside  him;  she  with  the 
 witnessing  iriends.  The  solemn  words  being  communicated  by  the  wire, 
 and  thus,  not  only  the  marriage — “  quick  as  lightning,”  but  done  by  light¬ 
 ning  Itself! 
 
 The  Clock  and  the  Pendulum  Fifty  Miles  Asunder.— The  effects 
 of  the  judicious  management  of  the  electric  fluid  are  but  beginning  to  be 
 developed.  INI  r.  Bain  of  Edinburgh,  the  inventor  of  the  electric  clock  time¬ 
 piece,  which  is  moved  by  currents  of  electricity,  has  invented  and 
 patented  another,  in  which  the  pendulum  may  be  fifty  miles  away  from  the 
 machine.  He  has  erected  a  specimen  one,  of  which  the  clock  is  in  Glas¬ 
 gow  and  the  pendulum  in  Edinburgh.  By  means  of  the  electric  telegraph 
 along  the  railway,  constructed  by  Mr.  Bain,  he  intimated  his  wish,  that  the 
 pendulum  at  the  other  end  of  the  line  should  be  put  in  motion.  The  an¬ 
 swer  was  given  as  quick  as  thought ;  for  the  machinery  in  the  clock  instantly 
 began  to  move.  The  clock  had  been  placed  in  the  station-house,  Edin¬ 
 burgh  ;  the  two  being  forty-five  miles  apart.  They  were  joined  by  means 
 of  the  wire  of  the  telegraph,  in  such  a  manner  that  by  a  current  of  electricity, 
 the  machinery  in  the  clock  in  Glasgow,  was  made  to  move  correctly,  accord¬ 
 ing  to  the  vibrations  of  the  electrical  pendulum  in  Edinburgh.  Mr.  B,  thinks 
 it  practicable,  by  one  pendulum  in  Greenwich  Observatory,  through  means 
 of  electrical  conductors,  to  give  the  astronomical  time  correctly  throughout 
 Britain. 
 
12 
 
 POST  TOWNS  IN  IRELAND 
 
 POST  TOWNS  IN  IRELAND. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Dublin. 
 
 Tost  Towns. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Dublin. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 S  i 
 
 o  .2 
 
 -3 
 
 Q 
 
 Abbeyleix, 
 
 Miles. 
 
 129 
 
 Miles. 
 
 47 
 
 Carrickfergus, 
 
 Miles 
 
 8 
 
 Milas. 
 
 88 
 
 Dnrrowi, 
 
 Miles 
 
 134 
 
 Miles 
 
 52 
 
 Adair, 
 
 182 
 
 101 
 
 Carrickmacross, 
 
 52 
 
 40 
 
 Edendi  rry. 
 
 112 
 
 32 
 
 Aliascragh, 
 
 158 
 
 78 
 
 Car-on-Shau, 
 
 56 
 
 77 
 
 Edgeworthstowi 
 
 J  132 
 
 52 
 
 Antrim, 
 
 13 
 
 84 
 
 Carrick-on-Suir 
 
 158 
 
 78 
 
 I  Elphin, 
 
 159 
 
 80 
 
 A  rdara, 
 
 l-’9 
 
 140 
 
 Cashel, 
 
 159 
 
 85 
 
 Emo, 
 
 114 
 
 35 
 
 Ardi-e, 
 
 68 
 
 34 
 
 Castlebar, 
 
 205 
 
 125 
 
 Em  y  vale. 
 
 48 
 
 66 
 
 Ardalass, 
 
 28 
 
 78 
 
 C.bellingham, 
 
 46 
 
 33 
 
 Enfield, 
 
 99 
 
 20 
 
 Ardraghan, 
 
 176 
 
 97 
 
 Castleblakeny, 
 
 163 
 
 84 
 
 j  Enuis, 
 
 192 
 
 1: 1 
 
 Arklow, 
 
 Armagh, 
 
 120 
 
 40 
 
 Castleblaney, 
 
 43 
 
 49 
 
 Enniscorthy. 
 
 142 
 
 62 
 
 30 
 
 64 
 
 Castlecomer, 
 
 129 
 
 49 
 
 i  Enniskillen, 
 
 75 
 
 80 
 
 Arthurs  town, 
 
 160 
 
 80 
 
 Castleconriell, 
 
 168 
 
 88 
 
 1  Enuistimon, 
 
 208 
 
 125 
 
 Ashbourne, 
 
 90 
 
 10 
 
 Castledawson, 
 
 26 
 
 96 
 
 i  Eyrecourt, 
 
 161 
 
 81 
 
 Ashford, 
 
 101 
 
 22 
 
 Castledermot, 
 
 113 
 
 34 
 
 Eermoy, 
 
 188 
 
 108 
 
 Atliboy, 
 
 85 
 
 37 
 
 Castlefiu, 
 
 85 
 
 107 
 
 Fern3, 
 
 136 
 
 56 
 
 Athlone, 
 
 140 
 
 60 
 
 Castlemartyr, 
 
 208 
 
 127 
 
 Fethard, 
 
 169 
 
 89 
 
 Atgy, 
 
 113 
 
 41 
 
 Castlepollard, 
 
 129 
 
 48 
 
 Flurrybridge. 
 
 34 
 
 46 
 
 Aughnacloy, 
 
 53 
 
 70 
 
 Castlerea, 
 
 168 
 
 88 
 
 Frankford, 
 
 139 
 
 59 
 
 Anghrim, 
 
 155 
 
 75 
 
 Castletown, 
 
 C  towndelvin, 
 
 278 
 
 209 
 
 French  park. 
 
 171 
 
 92 
 
 Bagualstown, 
 Bailie  borough, 
 
 129 
 
 47 
 
 119 
 
 39 
 
 Fresh  ford. 
 
 144 
 
 64 
 
 90 
 
 46 
 
 Castlewellau, 
 
 30 
 
 64 
 
 Galway, 
 
 184 
 
 105 
 
 Balbriggan, 
 
 Ballaghaderin, 
 
 94 
 
 15 
 
 Cavan, 
 
 66 
 
 55 
 
 Garvagh, 
 
 54 
 
 108 
 
 178 
 
 98 
 
 Charleville, 
 
 194 
 
 114 
 
 Gilford, 
 
 28 
 
 66 
 
 Ballibav, 
 
 51 
 
 68 
 
 Clara, 
 
 128 
 
 48 
 
 Glenarm, 
 
 26 
 
 106 
 
 Ballina, 
 
 138 
 
 125 
 
 Clare, 
 
 197 
 
 Goresbridee. 
 
 135 
 
 52 
 
 Ballinasloe, 
 
 151 
 
 72 
 
 Claremorris, 
 
 117 
 
 Gorey. 
 
 128 
 
 48 
 
 Baiiincollig, 
 
 211 
 
 130 
 
 Cloghan, 
 
 140 
 
 60 
 
 Gort, 
 
 1*8 
 
 98 
 
 Ballingarry, 
 
 191 
 
 111 
 
 Clogheen, 
 
 174 
 
 94 
 
 Gowran, 
 
 132 
 
 52 
 
 Balliurobe, 
 
 196 
 
 116 
 
 Clogher, 
 
 59 
 
 77 
 
 I  Grannard. 
 
 139 
 
 59 
 
 Ballybrittas, 
 
 112 
 
 33 
 
 Clonnakilty, 
 
 231 
 
 151 
 
 !  Head  ford. 
 
 187 
 
 103 
 
 Buliycastle, 
 
 52 
 
 132 
 
 Clonard, 
 
 106* 
 
 26 
 
 !  Hillsborough. 
 
 10 
 
 70 
 
 Ballyconnell, 
 
 Ballygawley, 
 
 68 
 
 74 
 
 Clonee, 
 
 87 
 
 7 
 
 Ilollymount, 
 
 191 
 
 111 
 
 56 
 
 74 
 
 Clones, 
 
 Clonmel, 
 
 53 
 
 68 
 
 HoJywood, 
 
 4 
 
 84 
 
 Ballyglass, 
 
 196 
 
 117 
 
 162 
 
 82 
 
 Howth, 
 
 87 
 
 7 
 
 Ballyjamesduff, 
 
 92 
 
 44 
 
 Clough, 
 
 26 
 
 70 
 
 Innishannon, 
 
 218 
 
 133 
 
 Ballyinanon, 
 
 134 
 
 54 
 
 Cloughjordan, 
 
 151 
 
 69 
 
 Irvinestown, 
 
 82 
 
 88 
 
 Ballymena, 
 
 24 
 
 104 
 
 Cloyne, 
 
 208 
 
 126 
 
 Johnstown, 
 
 142 
 
 70 
 
 Ballymoney, 
 
 37 
 
 119 
 
 Coleraine, 
 
 44 
 
 117 
 
 Kanturk, 
 
 218 
 
 131 
 
 Ballymote, 
 
 BaHynacargv, 
 
 174 
 
 98 
 
 Collooney, 
 
 178 
 
 99 
 
 Ready, 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 126 
 
 46 
 
 Comber, 
 
 7 
 
 87 
 
 Kells, 
 
 78 
 
 30 
 
 Ballynamove, 
 
 Ballyshaunon, 
 
 172 
 
 91 
 
 Cookstown, 
 
 35 
 
 86 
 
 Ken  mare; 
 
 268 
 
 160 
 
 96 
 
 102 
 
 Cootehil  , 
 
 105 
 
 58 
 
 Kilbeggan, 
 
 124 
 
 44 
 
 Bally  tore, 
 
 108 
 
 29 
 
 Cork, 
 
 205 
 
 125 
 
 Kilcock, 
 
 94 
 
 14 
 
 Baltinglass, 
 
 121 
 
 40 
 
 Cove  of  Cork, 
 
 202 
 
 133 
 
 Kilcullen. 
 
 101 
 
 21 
 
 Banagher, 
 
 Baabridge, 
 
 145 
 
 64 
 
 Craugwell, 
 
 172 
 
 92 
 
 Kildare, 
 
 105 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 Crossdoaey, 
 
 70 
 
 59 
 
 Kildorrery, 
 
 211 
 
 137 
 
 Baudon, 
 
 221 
 
 141 
 
 Crumlin, 
 
 10 
 
 78 
 
 Kildysart, 
 
 294 
 
 128 
 
 Bangor,- 
 
 10 
 
 90 
 
 Curofin, 
 
 Cushenclall, 
 
 199 
 
 118 
 
 Kilkeel, 
 
 44 
 
 64 
 
 Ba..try, 
 
 251 
 
 182 
 
 36 
 
 115 
 
 Kilkenny, 
 
 137 
 
 57 
 
 Belfast, 
 
 80 
 
 Dangan, 
 
 161 
 
 91 
 
 Killala, 
 
 211 
 
 131 
 
 Belturbet, 
 
 63 
 
 68 
 
 Delgany, 
 
 96 
 
 13 
 
 Killaloe,1 
 
 157 
 
 87 
 
 Boyle, 
 
 164 
 
 85 
 
 Berry, 
 
 69 
 
 113 
 
 Killarney, 
 
 227 
 
 144 
 
 B-ay, 
 
 Brookborough. 
 
 90 
 
 10 
 
 Dingle, 
 
 250 
 
 163 
 
 Killileagh, 
 
 16 
 
 78 
 
 69 
 
 75 
 
 Donaghadee, 
 
 14 
 
 94 
 
 Kiliinchy. 
 
 12 
 
 82 
 
 Biuff, 
 
 185 
 
 105 
 
 Donegal, 
 
 104 
 
 126 
 
 Killisaudra, 
 
 75 
 
 64 
 
 Buncrana, 
 
 80 
 
 124 
 
 Doneraile, 
 
 206 
 
 125 
 
 Killybegs, 
 
 121 
 
 139 
 
 Bimratty, 
 
 180 
 
 100 
 
 Downpatrick, 
 
 21 
 
 73 
 
 Kilmaclhomas, 
 
 167 
 
 87 
 
 Burros-akane, 
 
 151 
 
 74 
 
 Drogheda, 
 
 57 
 
 23 
 
 Kilinallock. 
 
 189 
 
 109 
 
 Burro  s-in-Oss, 
 
 133 
 
 53 
 
 Dromod, 
 
 128 
 
 67 
 
 Kilrush, 
 
 219 
 
 132 
 
 Bushmills, 
 
 52 
 
 123 
 
 Dromore, 
 
 14 
 
 66  , 
 
 Kilworth, 
 
 186 
 
 106 
 
 Buttevant, 
 
 202 
 
 121 
 
 Dromorewest, 
 
 126 
 
 113 
 
 Kingscourt, 
 
 162 
 
 46 
 
 Cabinteely, 
 
 66 
 
 6 
 
 Drumsna, 
 
 152 
 
 73 
 
 Kinnegad, 
 
 no 
 
 29 
 
 Caherciveen, 
 
 62 
 
 179 
 
 Dublin, 
 
 Dundalk, 
 
 80 
 
 K insale. 
 
 221 
 
 140 
 
 Cahir, 
 
 170 
 
 87 
 
 40 
 
 40 
 
 Kish.  > 
 
 Knock,  r' 
 
 88 
 
 93 
 
 Caledon, 
 
 38 
 
 68 
 
 Dnnfanaghv. 
 
 111 
 
 134 
 
 212 
 
 132 
 
 Callan, 
 
 145 
 
 65 
 
 Dungannon, 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 Larne, 
 
 17 
 
 97 
 
 <  amolin, 
 
 133 
 
 186 
 
 53 
 
 Dungarvan, 
 
 177 
 
 97 
 
 Leigblinbridge. 
 
 125 
 
 46 
 
 Cappoquin, 
 
 106 
 
 Dungiven, 
 
 85 
 
 129 
 
 Leixlip, 
 
 90 
 
 8 
 
 Carlow, 
 
 119 
 
 39 
 
 D  unglow, 
 Dunleer. 
 
 138 
 
 58 
 
 Letterkenny, 
 
 92 
 
 115 
 
 t  am, 
 
 116 
 
 loO 
 
 50 
 
 30 
 
 Limerick, 
 
 74 
 
 93 
 
 Carnew, 
 
 127 
 
 48 
 
 Dunsaughin, 
 
 93 
 
 13 
 
 Lisburn, 
 
 7 
 
 73 
 
POST  TOWNS  IN  IRELAND,  &C. 
 
 13 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Dublin. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Dublin. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Dist.  from 
 
 Dublin. 
 
 Lismore, 
 
 Miles. 
 
 189 
 
 Miles: 
 
 109 
 
 Newbridge, 
 
 Miles. 
 
 101 
 
 Miles. 
 
 21 
 
 Rutland, 
 
 Miles. 
 
 144 
 
 Miles. 
 
 163 
 
 Lisnaskea, 
 
 66 
 
 71 
 
 Newcastle, 
 
 193 
 
 113 
 
 Saiutiield, 
 
 9 
 
 78 
 
 Listowell, 
 
 214 
 
 130 
 
 Newmar-on-fer. 
 
 185 
 
 105 
 
 Sixmilebridge, 
 
 181 
 
 101 
 
 Littleton, 
 
 151 
 
 79 
 
 Newport, 
 
 169 
 
 89 
 
 Skibbereen, 
 
 247 
 
 167 
 
 Longford, 
 
 138 
 
 58 
 
 Newry, 
 
 30 
 
 50 
 
 Slane, 
 
 68 
 
 22 
 
 Loughbrickland, 
 
 22 
 
 58 
 
 Newtown  ards, 
 
 8 
 
 88 
 
 Sligo, 
 
 107 
 
 104 
 
 Lough  gall. 
 
 34 
 
 69 
 
 Newtownbarry, 
 
 143 
 
 63 
 
 Stewartstown, 
 
 40 
 
 82 
 
 Loughrea. 
 
 166 
 
 86 
 
 Newtowuforbes, 
 
 141 
 
 61 
 
 Strabane, 
 
 81 
 
 102 
 
 Lucan, 
 
 86 
 
 6 
 
 N.limavady, 
 
 57 
 
 131 
 
 Straubally, 
 
 121 
 
 45 
 
 Lurgan, 
 
 17 
 
 67 
 
 N.mt.kennedv. 
 
 97 
 
 17 
 
 Stradone, 
 
 89 
 
 50 
 
 Lurgangreen, 
 
 43 
 
 36 
 
 Newtonstewart, 
 
 76 
 
 94 
 
 Stranorlar, 
 
 93 
 
 113 
 
 Macroom, 
 
 225 
 
 145 
 
 Oldcastle, 
 
 93 
 
 46 
 
 Strokestown, 
 
 154 
 
 68 
 
 Maghera, 
 
 36 
 
 101 
 
 Omagh, 
 
 68 
 
 86 
 
 Swinford, 
 
 218 
 
 141 
 
 Magkerafelt, 
 
 28 
 
 94 
 
 Oranmore, 
 
 180 
 
 100 
 
 Swords, 
 
 87 
 
 6 
 
 Mallow, 
 
 Manorhamilton, 
 
 208 
 
 127 
 
 Parsontown, 
 
 148 
 
 68 
 
 Taghmon, 
 
 161 
 
 83 
 
 96 
 
 102 
 
 Philipstown, 
 
 127 
 
 47 
 
 Tallaght, 
 
 86 
 
 12 
 
 Markethill, 
 
 40 
 
 60 
 
 Piltown, 
 
 165 
 
 81 
 
 Tallow, 
 
 Tandragee, 
 
 194 
 
 114 
 
 Maryborough, 
 
 121 
 
 40 
 
 Portadown, 
 
 21 
 
 69 
 
 0.6 
 
 63 
 
 Maynootk, 
 
 91 
 
 11 
 
 Portaferry, 
 
 23 
 
 102 
 
 Tarbert, 
 
 206 
 
 12o 
 
 Middleton, 
 
 211 
 
 123 
 
 Portarlington, 
 
 114 
 
 37 
 
 Templetnore, 
 
 148 
 
 68 
 
 Millstreet, 
 
 260 
 
 155 
 
 Portglenone. 
 
 33 
 
 102 
 
 Thomastown, 
 
 139 
 
 58 
 
 Miltownmalby, 
 
 215 
 
 134 
 
 Portumna, 
 
 161 
 
 89 
 
 Thurles, 
 
 155 
 
 75 
 
 lVlichelstown, 
 
 180 
 
 100 
 
 Ramelton, 
 
 97 
 
 121 
 
 Tinnitheely, 
 
 121 
 
 42 
 
 Moate, 
 
 132 
 
 52 
 
 Randalstown, 
 
 17 
 
 97 
 
 Tipperary, 
 
 Tralee, 
 
 180 
 
 100 
 
 Mohill, 
 
 154 
 
 71 
 
 Raphoe, 
 
 85 
 
 108 
 
 227 
 
 142 
 
 Moira, 
 
 13 
 
 71 
 
 Rathangan, 
 
 110 
 
 31 
 
 Trim, 
 
 91 
 
 25 
 
 Monaghan, 
 
 43 
 
 60 
 
 Rathcoole, 
 
 88 
 
 8 
 
 Tuam, 
 
 178 
 
 99 
 
 Mpnastereven,  , 
 
 no 
 
 30  • 
 
 Rathcormac, 
 
 191 
 
 111 
 
 Tubbermore, 
 
 7  G 
 
 98 
 
 Moneygall, 
 
 145 
 
 66 
 
 Rathdowney, 
 
 139 
 
 59 
 
 Tullamore 
 
 129 
 
 50 
 
 Moneymore, 
 
 68 
 
 89 
 
 Rath  drum, 
 
 109 
 
 30 
 
 Tullow, 
 
 126 
 
 46 
 
 Mountmelick, 
 
 Mountnugent. 
 
 121 
 
 40 
 
 Rathfriland, 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 Tyuan, 
 
 37 
 
 70 
 
 98 
 
 50 
 
 Rathkeale, 
 
 187 
 
 107 
 
 Tyrrelspass, 
 
 121 
 
 40 
 
 Mountrath, 
 
 126 
 
 47 
 
 Rathowen, 
 
 Rk.fortbridge, 
 
 128 
 
 48 
 
 Virginia, 
 
 87 
 
 40 
 
 Moville, 
 
 84 
 
 128 
 
 124 
 
 36 
 
 Warren  point, 
 
 35 
 
 56 
 
 Mov, 
 
 49 
 
 71 
 
 Roscommon, 
 
 154 
 
 75 
 
 Waterford, 
 
 125 
 
 76 
 
 Mullingar, 
 
 118 
 
 33 
 
 Roscrea, 
 
 139 
 
 59 
 
 Westport, 
 
 213 
 
 135 
 
 Naas, 
 
 96 
 
 16 
 
 Ross, 
 
 151 
 
 70 
 
 Wexford, 
 
 154 
 
 74 
 
 Navan, 
 
 70 
 
 23 
 
 Roscarherry, 
 
 228 
 
 158 
 
 Wicklow, 
 
 104 
 
 24 
 
 Nenagh, 
 
 154 
 
 74 
 
 Rostrevor, 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 Yougha'l, 
 
 208 
 
 124 
 
 TABLE  TO  CALCULATE  WAGES,  AND  OTHER  PAYMENTS. 
 
 Year.  Per  Mo. 
 
 Week 
 
 ^Day 
 
 Year. 
 
 ^  Mo. 
 
 ^  Week 
 
 ^Day 
 
 Year. 
 
 ^  Mo. 
 
 ^  Week  ^-Dny 
 
 £ 
 
 £ 
 
 S. 
 
 d. 
 
 £ 
 
 $. 
 
 d. 
 
 s. 
 
 d.  1 
 
 £ 
 
 £ 
 
 S. 
 
 d. 
 
 £ 
 
 s. 
 
 d. 
 
 s. 
 
 d. 
 
 £ 
 
 £ 
 
 5. 
 
 d. 
 
 £ 
 
 5* 
 
 d. 
 
 S. 
 
 d. 
 
 1 
 
 0 
 
 i 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 4| 
 
 0 
 
 Of 
 
 11 
 
 0 
 
 18 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 4 
 
 2f 
 
 0 
 
 n 
 
 30 
 
 2 
 
 10 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 li 
 
 6 
 
 l 
 
 n 
 
 2 
 
 ,0 
 
 3 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 h 
 
 0 
 
 If 
 
 12 
 
 1 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 8 
 
 40 
 
 3 
 
 6 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 15 
 
 4 
 
 2 
 
 2f 
 
 3 
 
 b 
 
 5 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 if 
 
 0 
 
 2 
 
 13 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 4 
 
 m 
 
 0 
 
 81 
 
 50 
 
 4 
 
 3 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 19 
 
 2f 
 
 o 
 
 9 
 
 4 
 
 |o 
 
 6 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 6* 
 
 0 
 
 2f 
 
 14 
 
 l 
 
 3 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 5 
 
 H 
 
 0 
 
 H 
 
 60 
 
 5 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 3 
 
 Of 
 
 3 
 
 3f 
 
 5 
 
 0 
 
 8 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 11 
 
 0 
 
 3* 
 
 15 
 
 1 
 
 5 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 5 
 
 9 
 
 0 
 
 10 
 
 70 
 
 5 
 
 16 
 
 8 
 
 1 
 
 6 
 
 J0f 
 
 3 
 
 10 
 
 6 
 
 !o 
 
 10 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 2 
 
 3J 
 
 0 
 
 4  I 
 
 16 
 
 l 
 
 6 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 6 
 
 If 
 
 0 
 
 80 
 
 6 
 
 13 
 
 4 
 
 1 
 
 10 
 
 8f 
 
 4 
 
 41 
 
 7 
 
 0 
 
 11 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 2 
 
 8f 
 
 0 
 
 4f 
 
 17 
 
 1 
 
 8 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 6 
 
 6* 
 
 0 
 
 ,if 
 
 90 
 
 7 
 
 10 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 14 
 
 Of 
 
 4 
 
 111 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 13 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 3 
 
 Of 
 
 0 
 
 5fl 
 
 18 
 
 l 
 
 10 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 6 
 
 10f 
 
 0 
 
 if 
 
 100 
 
 8 
 
 6 
 
 8 
 
 1 
 
 18 
 
 0 
 
 Sf 
 
 9 
 
 0 
 
 15 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 3 
 
 5* 
 
 0 
 
 6 
 
 19 
 
 l 
 
 11 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 7 
 
 3* 
 
 1 
 
 01 
 
 125 
 
 10 
 
 8 
 
 4 
 
 2 
 
 7 
 
 111 
 
 6 
 
 lOf 
 
 10 
 
 0 
 
 16 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 3 
 
 10 
 
 0 
 
 6f' 
 
 20 
 
 i 
 
 13 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 7 
 
 8 
 
 1 
 
 if 
 
 150 
 
 12 
 
 10 
 
 0 
 
 2 
 
 17 
 
 Of 
 
 8 
 
 2| 
 
 If  the  Wages,  &c.  be  guineas,  for  each  guinea  add  one  penny  to  each  month,  or  one  farthing  to 
 each  week. 
 
 SAVINGS’  BANK  INTEREST  TABLE. 
 
 Table  of  Interest  of  Money,  at  £3  8s.  5d.  per  cent.,  from  £1  to  £100  for  One  Year. 
 
 Principal. 
 
 Interest. 
 
 Principal. 
 
 Interest. 
 
 Principal. 
 
 Interest. 
 
 Principal. 
 
 Interest. 
 
 1 
 
 0  0  8 
 
 6 
 
 0  4  1 
 
 20 
 
 0  13  8 
 
 70 
 
 2  7  10 
 
 2 
 
 0  1  4 
 
 7 
 
 0  4  9 
 
 30 
 
 1  0  6 
 
 80 
 
 2  14  8 
 
 3 
 
 0  2  0 
 
 8 
 
 0  5  5 
 
 40 
 
 1  7  4 
 
 90 
 
 3  1  6 
 
 4 
 
 0  2  8 
 
 9 
 
 0  6  1 
 
 50 
 
 1  14  2 
 
 100 
 
 3  8  5 
 
 5 
 
 0  3  5 
 
 10 
 
 -0  6  10 
 
 60 
 
 2  1  9 
 
14 
 
 JANUARY,  (First  Month,) 
 
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 14 
 
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 Union  between  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  1801. 
 
 Zuinglius  born  in  Switzerland,  1484. 
 
 To  day  is  a  Sabbath  to  the  Lord.  Exod.  xvi.  25. 
 
 Archbishop  Ussher  born  in  Dublin,  1580. 
 
 John  Howie,  author  of  Scots’  Worthies ,  died,  1793. 
 
 Violent  Hurricane  lrom  the  West,  1839. 
 
 University  of  Glasgow  founded  by  Pope  Nicolas  V.,  1451.  [1650. 
 9th,  Rouse’s  Version  of  the  Psalms  approved  by  S.  Parliament, 
 10th,  Royal  Exchange,  London,  burnt,  1838. 
 
 The  Lord  hath  given  you  the  Sabbath.  Exod.  xvi.  29.  [1645. 
 Dr.  Dwight  died,  1817,  aged  65.  Archbishop  Laud  beheaded, 
 Cholera  appeared  at  St.  Petersburgh,  1831. 
 
 Pres.  Church,  Cornwall,  Jamaica,  foundation  stone  laid,  1837. 
 Glasgow  Blind  Asylum  founded,  1829. 
 
 14th,  Sir  Robert  Spotswood  beheaded,  at  St.  Andrews,  1646. 
 Act  for  securing  Pre3.  Church  Government  in  Scotland,  1707. 
 
 The  people  tested  on  the  Seventh  day.  Exod.  xvi.  30. 
 
 Tyndale’s  edition  of  the  Pentateuch  published,  1530. 
 
 18th,  Penny  Postage  commenced,  1840. 
 
 M.  Coverdale,  Printer  of  the  first  Bible  in  English,  died,  1568. 
 20th,  Howard  died  at  Cherson,  in  Russian  Tartary,  1790. 
 
 20th,  Amer.  Independence,  1783.  21st,  Patronage  Restored,  1712 
 21st,  Louis  XVI.  beheaded,  1793.  Greenland  Mission  begun,  1733 
 
 The  Seventh  dayisthe  Sabbath  of the  L,  or  d  thy  God.  Ex.  xx.  10 
 Belfast  Academy  instituted,  1786.  Robert  Burns  born,  1759. 
 27th,  First  Book  of  Discipline  signed  at  Edinburgh,  1560. 
 
 A.  D.  Glasgow,  and  R.  Montgomery,  Miss,  sailed  for  India,  1842 
 Scots’  Confession  of  Faith  signed  by  James  VI.,  1581. 
 
 Geo.  III.  died,  1820.  Copy  of  Covenant  in  every  Church,  1645. 
 Charles  I.  beheaded  in  London,  1649. 
 
 The  Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath  day  and  hallowed  it.  Fix.  xx.  11. 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 Electric  Telegraph. 
 
 ’Tis  done — the  swift  electric  fires 
 In  silence  sweep  the  trembling  wires, 
 Transporting  thought,  aud  word,  and  deed, 
 From  land  to  land  with  lightening  speed — 
 What  future  wonders  art  will  do, 
 
 Is  only  in  the  Omniscient  view — 
 
 Man’s  talents  piove,  though  stationed  here 
 He’s  destined  for  a  higher  sphere. 
 
 THE  ILANETS — Mercury — This  Planet  is  37,000,000  miles  from  the  Sun.  His  diameter  is 
 3174  miles;  he  rotates  upon  his  axis  in  24  hours  5  minutes,  and  a  few  seconds,  his  course  round 
 the  Sun  is  completed  in  87 days,  st3  hours,  25  minutes,  moving  in  his  orbit  at  the  amazing  rate  of 
 1800  miles  in  a  minute.  This  Planet  is  very  seldom  seen  with  the  naked  eye,  as  he  never  departs 
 above  29Q  from  the  Sun,  aud  when  visible,  can  only  be  seen  for  a  little  before  sunrise,  and  a 
 little  after  sunset.  He  has  phases  like  the  moon,  and  receives  about  seven  times  as  much  of  the 
 Suu’s  lig  t  and  heat  as  the  earth. 
 
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 ci 
 
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 ®  Full  Moon,  Friday,  1st  day,  19  minutes  past  2,  afternoon. 
 
 (  Last  Quarter,  Saturday,  9th  day,  17  minutes  past  6,  afternoon. 
 
 •  New  Moon,  Sunday,  17th  day,  21  minutes  past  0,  morning. 
 
 First  Quarter,  Saturday,  23rd  day,  54  minutes  past  3,  afternoon, 
 0  Full  Moon,  Sunday,  31st  day,  5  minutes  past  8,  morning. 
 
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 FEBRUARY,  (Second  Month.) 
 
 [1847. 
 
 EVENTS,  &c. 
 
 Dr.  Lempriere  died,  1824. 
 
 4th,  John  Rodgers,  martyr,  burnt,  1555. 
 
 General  Assembly’s  Board  of  Missy.  Directors  meet  in  Belfast. 
 Chambers’s  Edinburgh  Journal,  commenced,  1832. 
 
 6th,  Andrew  Fuller  born,  1754. 
 
 Witherspoon,  born,  at  Yester,  near  Edinburgh,  1722. 
 
 Remember  the  Sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy.  Exod.  xx.  8. 
 
 7th,  Bishop  Bedell  died,  in  Cavan,  1642. 
 
 8th,  Mary  Queen  of  Scots  beheaded,  1587. 
 
 Queen  Yictoi  ia  mar.  1840  9th,  Dr.  Andrew  Thomson  died,  1831 . 
 Melville  summoned  before  Secret  Council,  1584. 
 
 Rev.  Dr.^Duncan,  Rathwell,  founder  ot  Savings  Banks,  died,  1846 
 12th,  Dr.  Cotton  Mather  born  at  Boston,  1662. 
 
 [Exod.  xx.  12. 
 
 I  gave  them  my  Sabbaths  to  be  a  sign  between  me  and  them. 
 14th,  Dr.  Cotton  Mather  died,  1727.  Swartz  died,  1798,  aged  72. 
 Melancthon  born,  1497.  15th,  Rer.wick  born,  1662. 
 
 Renwick,  last  Scottish  martyr,  beheaded  in  Edinburgh,  1688. 
 17tb,  Dr.  Alexander  M‘Leod  died,  at  New  York,  1833,  aged  59. 
 Mrs.  E.  Carter,  poetess,  died,  1806. 
 
 ISth,  Luther  died,  at  Eisleben,  1546.  Dr.  Bogue  born,  1750. 
 
 Verily  my  Sabbaths  ye  shall  keep.  Exod.  xxxi.  13. 
 
 Washington  born,  1732.  21st,  Rev.  C.  Wolfe,  died,  1823. 
 
 2 1 st.  Rev.  Robert  Hall  died,  1831.  Samuel  Rutherford  died,  1661. 
 21st,  Thurot  landed  at  Carrickfergus,  1760. 
 
 Great  Eclipse  of  the  sun  that  none  could  read,  1598. 
 
 27th  Irish  House  of  Commons  destroyed  by  fire,  1792. 
 
 28th,  Hamilton,  first  Scottish  mar.  burned,  at  St.  Andrews,  1528. 
 
 Keep  the  Sabbath  therefore;  far  it  is  holy  unto  you.  Ex.  xxxi.  14. 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 Railways. 
 
 Avaunt  each  slow-paced  waggon  team, — 
 Give  place  to  coaches,  trucks,  and  steam  l 
 Fall  back  old  roads,  nor  dare  to  vie 
 With  modern  rails,  where  engines  fly  ! 
 Innkeepers  close  your  friendly  doors. 
 
 Few  travellers  now  shall  tread  your  floors  ; 
 Let  posting  cars  and  studs  be  sold, 
 
 In  railway  scrip  invest  the  gold. 
 
 THE  PLANETS — Venus _ This  planet  is  the  second  in  order  from  the  sun,  from  which  she  is 
 
 distant  about  68,590,000  miles— she  is  very  little  less  than  the  earth,  her  diameter  being  7727 
 miles.  Venus  rotates  upon  her  axis  in  *23  hours  21  minutes,  and  completes  her  course  round  the 
 sun  in  224  days,  16  hours,  and  49  minutes  ; —  moving  at  the  rate  qf  1380  miles  in  a  minute.  Venus 
 is  the  most  beautiful  of  the  planets,  she  exhibits  phases  as  Mercury  and  the  moon  do.  1  he  middle 
 or  equatorial  regions  of  Venus,  have  two  summers  and  two  winters  in  each  ot  her  years,  ohe  is 
 surrounded,  it  is  believed,  by  an  atmosphere. 
 
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 C  Last  Quarter,  Monday,  8th  day,  15  minutes  past  1,  afternoon. 
 •  New  Moon,  Monday,  15th  day,  2  minutes  past  11,  morning. 
 
 1)  First  Quarter,  Monday,  22d  day,  35  minutes  past  3,  morning. 
 
 EPHEMERIS  OF  THE  PLANETS. 
 
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 EVENTS,  &c. 
 
 Ilogg’s  Weekly  Instructor  commenced,  1845. 
 
 Colburn,  the  Great  Calculator,  died  at  Norwich,  America,  1839. 
 Annual  Meeting  of  Synod  of  Ulster  Widow’s  Fund. 
 
 2nd,  John  Wesley  died,  1791. 
 
 4th,  Bernard  Gilpin,  the  “  Northern  Apostle,”  born,  1517. 
 British  and  Foreign  Bible  Society  Instituted,  1804. 
 
 [Exod.  xxxi,  14. 
 
 Every  one  that  defileth  the  Sabbath  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 
 6th,  The  Spectator  first  published,  1711. 
 
 Patronage  abol.  by  Act  of  Park,  1649.  8th,  Wm.  III.  died,  17C2. 
 9th,  Rev.  Thomas  Leslie  sailed  as  a  Missionary  to  Jamaica,  1835. 
 9th,  Dr.  Young,  Prof.  Moral  Philosophy,  Belfast  Col.  died,  18^9. 
 11th,  Dr.  Andrew  Thomson  ordained,  1802. 
 
 James  II.  landed  in  Ireland,  1688. 
 
 [xxxi.  15. 
 
 The  Seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  (  ftest,holy  to  the  Lord.  Exod. 
 14th,  Georgium  Sidus  discovered,  1781.  Rev.  R.  Hall  died,  1834 
 15th,  Ralph  Erskine  born,  at  .Monilaws,  Northumberland,  1685. 
 St.  Patrick’s  day.  Rev.  Thomas  Boston  born,  1676. 
 
 16th,  Voluntary  discussion  between  Drs.  Cooke  and  Ritchie,  1836. 
 Rutherford  died,  at  St.  Andrews,  1661. 
 
 G.  Brown  appointed  first  Protestant  Archbishop  of  Dublin,  1535. 
 
 Observe  the  Sabbath  for  a  perpetual  Covenant.  Exod.  xxxi.  16. 
 20th,  Sir  I.  Newton  died,  1 726.  Gen.  fast  on  acc.  of  Cholera,  1832 
 21st,  Wodrow  died,  1734,  aged  55.  Arch.  Ussher  died,  1656. 
 Q.  Elizabeth  died,  1603.  22nd  Cramnor  burnt,  at  Oxford,  1556. 
 22nd,  Jonathan  Edwards  died,  1750. 
 
 25th,  Rev.  R.  M.  M‘Cbevne,  Dundee,  died,  1843,  aged  29. 
 Robert  Bruce  crowned,  1306. 
 
 4  Sabbath  of  rett  to  the  Lord.  Exod.  xxxv.  2. 
 27th,  Archbishop  French  died,  1839. 
 
 27th,  James  1.  died,  1625. 
 
 29th,  Robert  Cunningham  died,  at  Irvine,  1637, 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 JDayuerrotype  Portraits. 
 
 Hail  art  triumphant !  touched  by  thee 
 The  mystic  plate,  though  plain  it  be, 
 Receives  each  form,  arrests  its  flight, 
 
 Swift  pencilled  by  the  rays  of  light — 
 Retains  each  figure,  feature,  hue, 
 
 To  nature  ever  strictly  true, 
 
 Presents  a  portrait,  beauteous  still, 
 
 A  monument  ot  human  skill. 
 
 THE  PLANETS — The  Earth — This  planet  has  its  orbit  situated  between  those  of  Venus  and 
 Mars.  Its  mean  distance  from  the  Sun  is  95,000,000  miles.  The  polar  diameter  of  the  earth  is 
 7S99.17  miles  ;  the  equatorial  diameter,  7925.64  miles,  she  turns  upon  tier  axis  in  23  hours  56 
 minutes  4.09  seconds,  this  is  a  true  or  sidereal  dau.  Her  revolution  round  the  sun  is  performed 
 i,i  365  days,  5  hours,  48  minutes,  49.7  seconds,  and  she  moves  in  herorbit  at  the  mean  rate  of  1110 
 miles  every  minute.  The  earth  is  found  to  beeotne  regularly  warmer  beneath  the  surtace,  in¬ 
 creasing  about  one  degree  Fahrenheit  for  every  descent  of  45  or  50  feet. 
 
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 O  Full  Moon,  Tuesday,  2d  dav,  45  minutes  past  2,  morning. 
 
 C  Last  Quarter,  Wednesday,  10th  day,  15  minutes  past  4,  morning, 
 ©  New  Moon,  Tuesday,  16th  day,  47  minutes  past  8,  afternoon. 
 
 3)  First  Quarter,  Tuesday,  22Td  day,  17  minutes  past  5,  afternoon. 
 
 CJ  Full  Moon,  Wednesday,  31st  dav,  53  minutes  past  8,  afternoon. 
 
 EPHEMERIS  OF  THE  PLANETS. 
 
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 EVENTS,  Sec. 
 
 Sacramental  F.sst  in  Belfast.  2nd,  Battle  of  Copenhagen,  1801. 
 3rd,  Bishop  Heber  died,  1826.  Rev.  John  Howe  died,  1705. 
 4th,  Gen.  Harrison,  Pres,  ot  U.  States,  died  at  Washington,  1841. 
 
 Easter  Sunday.  Sacramental  Sabbath  at  Belfast. 
 
 4th,  Church  of  Scotland  Deputation  to  Palestine  for  the  Jews,  1839. 
 4th,  Solemn  League  and  Covenant  first  taken  in  Ireland,  1644. 
 Gen.  Assembly’s  Board  of  Missionary  Directors  meet  in  Belfast. 
 5th,  R.  Raikes,  founder  of  Sunday  Schools,  died,  1811,  aged,  76. 
 10th,  Foundation  Stone  laid  of  first  Presby.  Ch.  in  Antigua,  1840. 
 11th,  Hibernian  Bible  Scciety  established,  1806. 
 
 The  Seventh  day  shall  be  to  you  an  holy  day.  Exod.  xxxv.  2. 
 Felix  Neff,  Alpine  Missionary,  died,  1829. 
 
 12th,  Marquis  of  Downshire,  died,  1845,  aged,  57. 
 
 13th,  Origin  of  the  Appellation  “  Protestant,”  1529. 
 
 18th,  Fox,  martyrologist,  (lied,  1587.  Dr.  Franklin  died,  1790. 
 18th,  Siege  of  Derry  commenced,  1689. 
 
 37,000  Christians  mass,  in  Japan,  1638.  Battle  of  Culloden,  1746. 
 
 Call  the  Sabbath  a  delight.  Isaiah  lviii.  13. 
 
 Discussion  between  Pope  and  Maguire,  1827. 
 
 Synod  Presbyterian  Church  in  England  meets  at  Sunderland. 
 Alexander  the  Great  died,  b.c.  323.  20th,  Brainerd  born,  1768. 
 
 21st,  Wills  of  Sovereigns,  the  first  on  record,  Richard  II.,  1399. 
 24th,  Foundations  of  Bastile  laid,  1369.  Shakspeare  born,  1564. 
 Rev.  Dr.  Welsh,  Professor  ofCh.  History,  Edinburgh,  died,  1845. 
 
 [ Seventh  day  he  rested.  Ex.  xxxi.  17. 
 In  Six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth .  and  on  the 
 25th,  Cowper  died,  1800.  24th,  Castle  of  Belfast  burned,  1708. 
 
 26th,  Belfast  College  Examinations  at  the  close  of  the  Session. 
 25th,  Pres.  Mins,  restored,  1690.  27th,  Sir  W.  Jones  died,  1794. 
 28th,  Walter  Mill  martyred,  1558. 
 
 28th,  Monument  to  Rutherford,  first  stone  laid  at  Anworth,  1842. 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 The  Balloon. 
 
 The  large  balloon  inflated  see 
 Restless  and  struggling  to  be  free, 
 
 Strike  off  the  cords,  behold  it  rise 
 Majestic  through  the  trackless  skies — 
 
 The  Aeronaut  aloft,  afar, 
 
 Sees  kingdoms  from  his  pendent  car, 
 
 High  and  yet  higher  still  he  soars, 
 
 Till  far  beneath  the  thunder  roars. 
 
 THE  PLANETS — Mars — The  orbit  of  this  planet,  lies  between  those  of  the  earth  and  Vesta. 
 His  mean  distance  from  the  snn  is  144,500,009  miles.  The  diameter  of  Mars  is  about  4100  miles, 
 his  revolution  rouiid  the  sun  is  performed  in  086  days  23  hours,  moving  in  his  orbit  at  the  rate  of 
 900  miles  per  minute,  his  rotation  on  his  axis  is  performed  in  24  hours,  39  minutes,  21  seconds. 
 This  plauet  is  believed  to  possess  a  considerable  atmosphere,  he  exhibits  phases,  the  regions  about 
 his  poles  are  more  bright  than  the  other  parts,,from  whence  it  is  conjectured,  that,  an  accumulation 
 of  snow  and  ice  prevails  there,  as  these  reflect  light  brilliantly. 
 
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 PHASES  OP  TIIE  MOON. 
 
 C  Last  Quarter,  Thursday,  8th  day,  2  minutes  past  3,  afternoon. 
 ©  New  Moon,  Thursday,  15th  day,  58  minutes  past  5,  morning. 
 
 3)  First  Quarter,  Thursday,  22d  day,  45  minutes  past  8,  morning. 
 ©  Full  Moon,  Friday,  30th  day,  2  minutes  past  1,  afternoon. 
 
 EPHEMERIS  OF  THE  PLANETS. 
 
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 Souths. 
 
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 ft 
 
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 MAY,  (Fifth  Month.)  [1847. 
 
 EVENTS,  &c. 
 
 Duke  of  Wellington  born,  1769. 
 
 It  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  in  all  your  dwellings.  Lev.  xxiii.  3. 
 2nd,  Edward  Bruce  landed  at  Carrickfergus,  1315. 
 
 Jamaica  discovered,  1495.  3rd,  John  Willison  died,  1750,  ag.  70. 
 Fire  at  Hamburgh,  20,000  houses  destroyed,  1842. 
 
 5th,  London  Relig,  Tract  Soc.  insti.  1799.  Napoleon  died,  1821. 
 Andrew  Fuller  died,  1815.  8th,  Conventicles  put  down,  1685. 
 Patrick  Adair  ordained  in  Cairncastle,  1846. 
 
 [Deut.  v.  15. 
 
 The  Lord  thy  God  commandeth  thee  to  keep  the  Sabbath  day. 
 9th,  Matthew  Henry  ordained,  1687. 
 
 10th,  Whitfield  excluded  the  Church,  1739. 
 
 11th,  First  Annual  Meeting  of  the  London  Missionary  Soc.  1796. 
 12th,  Lord  Strafford  beheaded,  in  London,  1641. 
 
 13th,  Battle  of  Langside,  1568. 
 
 Dr.  Dwight  born,  1752.  16th,  Mrs.  Hemans  died,  1830. 
 
 It  shall  be  a  Sabbath  of  rest  unto  you.  Lev.  xvi.  31. 
 
 15th,  Belfast  surrendered  to  General  Munro.  1644. 
 
 Disruption  of  the  Scottish  General  Assembly,  1843. 
 
 17th,  Rev.  John  Howe  born,  1630.  Revival  at  Kilsyth,  1742. 
 Gen.  Assembly  of  the  Free  Church  of  Scotland  meets  at  Edinburgh 
 20th,  Talleyrand  died,  1838,  ag.  84.  19th,  Montrose  execut.,  1650 
 Present  version  of  the  Psalms  received  into  the  Ch.  of  Scot.  1650. 
 
 [32. 
 
 From  even  unto  even  shall  ye  celebrate  your  Sabbath.  Lev.  xxiii. 
 23rd,  Rev.  S.  Robson,  Missionary  sailed  for  Damascus,  1844. 
 22nd,  Solemn  League  and  Covenant,  burnt  in  London,  1661. 
 24th,  Queen  Victoria  born,  1819.  25th,  Dr.  Paley  died,  1805. 
 
 26th,  The  Seven  Strathbogie  Minis,  deposed  for  Contumacy,  1841 
 27th,  John  Calvin  died,  at  Geneva,  1564,  aged,  54. 
 
 Wishart  burnt,  1546.  Sir  H.  Davy  died,  1829. 
 
 [ Sabbath .  Lev.  xxiii.  39. 
 The  fit  st  day  shall  be  a  Sabbath ,  and  the  eighth  day  shall  be  a 
 30th,  Jerome  of  Prague  burnt,  1416,  29th,  Charles  II.  rest.  1660. 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 
 Steam. 
 
 As  pent  up  fire  with  thundering  roar. 
 
 Loud  echoing  round  the  rocky  shore, 
 
 Bursts  through  the  earth  with  fearful  gleam, 
 
 Such  is  the  boundless  strength  of  Steam — 
 
 Could  art  completely  curb  its  course, 
 
 And  then  apply  its  mighty  force. 
 
 The  lofty  mountains  soon  might  be 
 Removed  to  yonder  surging  sea. 
 
 THE  PLANETS — Vesta. — This  planet  is  223,000,000  miles  from  the  sun,  and  performs  her 
 revolution  round  him  in  1335.7  days.  Her  diameter  has  been  stated  at  about  1891  miles.  The 
 inclination  of  Vesta  to  the  plane  of  her  orbit  forms  an  angle  of  7°  8'  9".  Her  orbit  is  so  much 
 out  of  the  plane  of  the  ecliptic,  that  she  is  seldom  seen  in  the  Zodiac,  being  generally  above  or 
 below  it.  She  is  situated  between  the  orbits  of  Mars  and  Jupiter,  and  is  the  nearest  to  the  sun  of 
 the  four  small  recently  discovered  planets  called  asteroids,  she  was  discovered  by  Olbers,  on  the 
 29th  March,  1807. 
 
1847.]  MAY,  31  Days.  23 
 
 |  Days  Month. 
 
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 PHASES  OF  THE  MOON. 
 
 C  Last  Quarter,  Friday,  7th  day,  26  minutes  past  10  afternoon. 
 9  New  Moon,  Friday,  14th  day,  0  minutes,  past  3  afternoon. 
 
 D  First  Quarter,  Saturday,  22nd  day,  35  minutes  past  1  morning. 
 0  Full  Moon,  Sunday,  30th  day,  22  minutes  past  2  morning. 
 
 EPHEMERIS  OF  THE  PLANETS. 
 
 Day. 
 
 Mercury 
 
 Souths. 
 
 Venus 
 
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 Jupiter 
 
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 Saturn 
 
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 JUNE,  (Sixth  Month) 
 
 [1847. 
 
 EVENTS,  &c. 
 
 James  Guthrie,  Minister  of  Stirling,  executed,  1661. 
 
 General  Assembly’s  Board  of  Missionary  Directors  meet  in  Belfast. 
 1st,  First  Census  of  Belfast  in  1757. — Protest.,  7,993,  Rom.  556. 
 1st,  Battle  of  Drumclog,  1679.  Sir  David  Wilkie  died,  1841. 
 3rd,  Glasgow  &  Kerr,  Miss,  reach  final  des.  Rajkote,  India,  1841. 
 
 •  [xxiv.  8. 
 
 Evert/  Sabbath  set  it  in  order  before  the  Lord  continually.  Lev. 
 5th,  J.  Nesbitt  suffered  martyrdom  at  Glasgow,  1684. 
 
 Eb.  Erskine  died,  1754.  7th,  Pres.  Gov.  estab.  in  Scot.  1690. 
 Dr.  Carey  died,  at  Serampore,  1834.  aged  72. 
 
 First  Meeting  of  Presby.  in  Ireland  at  Carrickfergus,  1642. 
 
 10th,  Bicentenary  of  Presby.  in  Ireland  celebrated,  1842. 
 Westminister  Assem.  called  by  an  ordinance  of  Parliament,  1643. 
 
 Then  shall  the  land  keep  a  Sabbath  unto  the  Lord.  Lev.  xxv.  2. 
 13th,  Church  at  Hhynie,  in  Scotland,  built  in  a  day,  1842. 
 
 14th,  Wm.  I II.  landed  at  C.fergus,  1690.  10th,  Queen  shot  at,  1840 
 15th,  T.  Campbell,  poet,  died  at  Boulogne-Sur-Mer,  1844,  ag.  67. 
 16th,  Presbyterian  Min.  addressed  King  Wm.  at  Belfast,  1690. 
 Battle  of  Waterloo,  1815.  17th,  John  Wesley  born,  1703. 
 
 21st,  Livingston  born  at  Kilsyth,  1603 — his  Sermon  at  Shotts,  1630 
 
 [Lord.  2  Kings,  xi.  7. 
 Go  forth  on  the  Sabbath ,  keep  the  watch  of  the  house  of  the 
 Ibraham  Pacha,  of  Egypt,  visited  Belfast,  1846. 
 
 Mrs.  Magee,  Dublin,  died,  1846,  left  Presb.  Col.  £20,000,  and  to 
 Josias  Welsh  died,  at  Templepatrick,  1634.  [Missions  £35,000. 
 22nd,  Chas  I.  interdicts  meeting  of  Westminister  Assembly,  1643. 
 22nd,  Battle  of  Bothwell  Bridge,  1679.  Vic.  ascen.  throne,  1837. 
 Battle  of  Bannockburn,  1314.  James  Durham  died,  1658. 
 
 Thou  madest  known  unto  them  thy  holy  Sabbath.  Neh.  ix.  14. 
 26th,  John  Flavel  died,  1621,  aged  61.  Dr.  Doddridge  born,  1702. 
 28th,  First  Protes.  Ch.  in  Italy  op.  1840.  Viet,  crowned,  1638. 
 29th,  E.  of  Argvle,  beheaded,  1685.  J.  Williams,  Miss,  born,  1796 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 
 The  Fenny  Postage. 
 
 Science  may  smile  with  kindling  eye. 
 
 From  shore  to  shore  her  lectures  fly — 
 
 Friendship  and  love  with  glowing' heart, 
 
 May  all  their  fondest  thoughts  impart, 
 
 Commerce  may  act  with  tenfold  speed, 
 
 And  foreign  literature  succeed, 
 
 Even  joy  may  trim  its  brightest  lamp 
 Since  Bill  has  given  the  penny  stamp. 
 
 THE  FLANETS — Juno — The  planet  Juno  was  discovered  by  Harding  on  the  1st  September, 
 1 8 J4.  Her  orbit  lies  between  those  of  Mars  and  Jupiter,  she  is  one  of  the  asteroids,  and  in 
 common  with  them  is  not  visible  to  the  naked  eye,  but  can  only  be  seen  by  the  aid  of  the  telescope. 
 Her  distance  from  the  sun  is  252,000,000  miles,  and  the  period  of  her  revolution  round  him  is 
 1692  days.  The  inclination  of  Juno  with  the  ecliptic  is  15 01  3'  280.  Her  diameter  is  about  HOD 
 miles. 
 
1847.]  JUNE,  30  Days.  25 
 
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 PHASES  OF  THE  MOON. 
 
 (  Last  Quarter,  Sunday,  6th  day,  43  minutes  past  3,  morning. 
 ®  New  Moon,  Sunday,  13th  day,  29  minutes  past  0,  morning. 
 
 5  First  Quarter,  Sunday,  20th  day,  8  minutes  past  7,  afternoon. 
 ©  Full  Moon,  Monday,  28th  day,  59  minutes  past  0,  afternoon. 
 
 EPHEMERIS  OF  THE  PLANETS. 
 
 Day. 
 
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 Souths. 
 
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 Sets. 
 
 Mars 
 
 Rises. 
 
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 EVENTS,  &c. 
 
 Battle  of  the  Boyne,  1690. 
 
 1st,  Westminster  Assembly  opened,  1643. 
 
 Trial  of  M.  Bruce,  Edinburgh,  1688.  Cranmer  born,  1489. 
 
 We  would  not  buy  it  of  them  on  the  Sabbath.  Neh.  x.  31. 
 
 3rd,  Foundation  stone  of  the  Belfast  Academical  Institution  laid. 
 General  Assembly  meets  in  May-street  Church,  Belfast.  [1810. 
 3rd,  Michael  Bruce  invited  by  Livingston  to  Killinchy,  1657 
 7th,  Huss  executed,  1415.  [India,  1842. 
 
 7th,  M‘Kee  and  Speers,  Miss,  from  General  Assembly,  sailed  fr 
 First  Bible  prin.  in  Scot,  1579.  11th,  Dr.  A.  Thomson  born,177 
 
 [Neh.  xiii.  18. 
 
 Ye  bring  more  wrath  upon  Israel  by  profaning  the  Sabbath  day. 
 Charlotte  Elizabeth  died  at  Ramsgate,  Kent,  1846. 
 
 Reformed  Presbyterian  Synod  meets  in  Ballymoney. 
 
 10th,  Union  of  Synod  of  Ulster  &  Secession  Synod  consum.  1840. 
 10th,  Blair  settled  at  Bangor,  1623.  Calvin  born  in  France,  1509. 
 11th,  Donald  Cargill  apprehended,  1681.  Executedafew  daysafter 
 14th,  Bastile  destroyed,  1789. 
 
 [xiii.  19. 
 
 There  should  be  no  burden  brought  in  on  the  Sabbath  day.  Neh. 
 16th,  Cromwell  marches  against  Scotland,  1650. 
 
 17th,  Confession  of  Faith  ratified  by  Parliament,  1560. 
 
 20th,  Prelacy  abolished  in  Scotland,  1689. 
 
 21st,  Lord  W.  Russell  executed,  1683.  Robert  Burns  died,  1796. 
 Revival  at  Kilsyth,  1639.  22nd,  Battle  of  Aughrim,  1691.  [1637. 
 23rd,  Janet  Geddes  hurled  the  stool  at  the  Dean  of  Edinburgh, 
 
 Is.  Jvi.  2. 
 
 Blessed  is  the  man  that  heepeth  the  Sabbcth  from  polluting  it. 
 22nd,  Rev.  W.  D.  Stewart,  first  Sec.  Pres.  Missy.  Soc.  died,  1831. 
 Battle  of  Talavera,  1809.  25th,  J.  Melville  born,  1556. 
 
 27th,  Rutherford  imprisoned  in  Aberdeen,  1636. 
 
 28th,  Seige  of  Derry  ended,  1689.  S.  Catechism  approved,  1648. 
 29th,  James  VI.  crowned,  1567.  W.  Wilberforce,  d.  1833,  ag.  73. 
 29th,  John  Knox  preached  before  King  James,  1567. 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 
 The  Atmospheric  Railway. 
 
 Quick  flies  the  piston  smooth  and  strong 
 The  air  exhausted  tube  along, 
 
 And  swiftly  drags  with  upright  bar, 
 
 The  luggage  train,  the  railway  car — 
 
 No  puffing  smoke,  no  hissing  steam, 
 
 No  restive  colts,  no  lazy  team, 
 
 No  scorching  heat,  nor  coke,  nor  coal. 
 But  start — speed  on — and  gain  the  goal. 
 
 THE  PLANETS — Ceres.—' Tlie  distance  of  this  planet  from  tl\e  Sun  /s  261,000,000  miles,  her 
 diameter  is  so  small  as  140  miles,  her  situation  is  between  the  orbits  of  Mars  and  Jupiter,  and  h<  r 
 movement  round  the  Sun  is  performed  in  1681  days,  and  the  angle  which  the  plane  of  her  orbit 
 forms  with  the  ecliptic  is  10°  :37'.  From  her  orbit  being  so  much  out  of  the  plane  of  the  eciiptic, 
 she  is  seldom  seen  m  the  Zodiac.  Ceres  ts  the  third  in  order  of  the  asteroids,  and  was  discovered 
 by  Piazzi  on  the  1st  January,  1801 . 
 
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 PHASES  OF  THE  MOON. 
 
 C  Last  Quarter,  Monday,  5th  day,  19  minutes  past  8,  morning. 
 
 ©  .New  Moon,  Monday,  12th  day,  14  minutes  past  1 1,  morning. 
 
 2)  First  Quarter,  Tuesday,  20th  day,  29  minutes  past  0,  afternoon. 
 0  Fud  Moon,  Tuesday,  27th  day,  45  minutes  past  9,  afternoon. 
 
 EPHEMERIS  OF  THE  PLANETS. 
 
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 Souths. 
 
 Venus 
 
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 Mars 
 
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 2 
 
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 1st,  Slavery  abolished  in  British  Colonies  by  Act  of  Pari.,  1834. 
 
 2nd,  A.  Melville  born,  1545.  Belfast  Poor-House  founded,  1771. 
 
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 1st,  Second  French  Revolution,  1830. 
 
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 Dr.  M‘Crie  died,  at  Edinburgh,  1835,  aged  64.  [1649. 
 
 6 
 
 Fri. 
 
 7th,  Gen.  Assembly  record  their  detestation  at  murder  of  Charles  1. 
 
 7 
 
 Sat. 
 
 9th,  Livingston  died,  at  Rotterdam,  1672. 
 
 [Mark  ii.  27. 
 
 8 
 
 Sun . 
 
 The  Sabbath  was  made  for  man ,  and  not  man  for  the  Sabbath. 
 
 9 
 
 Mon. 
 
 James  Meikle,  Secretary,  Edinburgh  Bible  Society  died,  1842. 
 Greenwich  Observatory  founded,  1675. 
 
 10 
 
 Fues. 
 
 11 
 
 Wed. 
 
 12th,  Presbyterian  Ministers  deposed  at  Belfast,  by  Leslie,  1636. 
 
 12 
 
 Thu. 
 
 Napoleon  exiled  to  St.  Helena,  1815. 
 
 Queen  Adelaide  born,  1792.  12th,  Win.  M‘Gavin  born, 1773. 
 
 13 
 
 Fri. 
 
 14 
 
 Sat. 
 
 13th,  Duke  of  Schomtjerg  landed  in  Ireland,  1689. 
 
 15 
 
 Sun. 
 
 The  Son  of  Man  is  Lord  also  of  the  Sabbath.  Mark  ii.  28. 
 
 If 
 
 Mon. 
 
 Rev.  A.  Kerr,  Missionary,  India,  died  at  Rajkote,  1841. 
 
 17 
 
 Tues. 
 
 I)r.  Carey  born,  1761.  15th,  Cromwell  landed  in  Dublin,  1649. 
 
 16 
 
 Wed. 
 
 17th,  Solemn  Leag.and  Cov.  read  bv  Henderson,  in  Gen.  Ass.  at 
 
 H 
 
 Thu, 
 
 18th,  Rev.  T.  Leslie,  missionary,  Jamaica,  died  1835.  [Ed.  1643. 
 
 2( 
 
 Fri. 
 
 19th,  Alexander  Henderson  died,  at  Edinburgh,  1646. 
 
 21 
 
 Sat. 
 
 22nd,  Rev.  Christopher  Love  beheaded,  1658. 
 
 2i; 
 
 Sun. 
 
 „  He  reasoned  in  the  Synagogue  every  Sabbath  day.  Acts  xvtii.  4. 
 
 25 
 
 Mon. 
 
 Lady  Flew  ley  died,  1710.  22d,  French  landed  at  Killala  Bav,  1798. 
 
 24 
 
 Fues. 
 
 23rd,  William  M'Gavin,  author  of  The  Protestant,  died,  1832. 
 
 2: 
 
 Wed. 
 
 24th,  Bartholomew  mas.  in  France,  1572.  Dr.  Owen  died,  1683. 
 
 2< 
 
 Thu. 
 
 27th,  Westm.  Confes.  adopted  by  Gen.  Assem.  in  Scot.,  1647. 
 
 2; 
 
 Fri. 
 
 2  )th,  Glasgow  &  Kerr,  first  Miss,  from  G.  Ass.  sd.  for  India,  1840. 
 
 2t 
 
 Sat. 
 
 27th,  Blair,  of  Bangor  d.  in  Fife,  3666.  26th,  P.  Albert  born,  1819. 
 
 [  God.  Heb.  iv.  9. 
 
 21 
 
 Sun. 
 
 There  ?  emaineth  a  rest ,  fa  keeping  o  f  Sabbath )  to  the  people  of 
 
 3< 
 
 Ylon. 
 
 25t.h,  Belfast  first  lighted  with  Gas,  1823.  John  Locke  born,  1632. 
 Ulster  Instit.  for  Deaf  and  Dumb  &  Blind,  first  stone  laid,  1843. 
 
 3! 
 
 Fues 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 The  Dicing  Bell. 
 
 Heave  cut  the  bell, — the  mountain’s  base 
 Beneath  obi  ocean’s  frowning  face 
 Mav  yet  be  ransacked  for  its  stores. 
 
 To  grace  the  British  quays  and  shores — 
 
 Let  us  at  Memel  dine — take  tea 
 At  bottom  of  the  Baltic  sea  ; 
 
 Or  underneath  Pacific  waves 
 See  wonders  in  the  coral  cives. 
 
 THE  PLANETS — Pallas. — This  planet  was  discovered  by  Olbers,  on  the  28th  March,  1802. _ 
 
 In  common  with  Vesta,  Juno,  aad  Ceres,  his  eccentricity  is  considerable,  making  an  angle  with  the 
 ecliptic  of  34°  37'.  Pallas  perforins  his  revolution  round  tne  Sun  in  1686  days,  and  is  distant  from 
 that  luminary  2(i2, 000,000  miles.  The  diameter  of  this  planet,  as  near  as  can  be  ascertained  is 
 1950  miles.  Pallas  and  the  three  forgoing  planets  or  asteroids  are  termed  ultra-zodiacal,  i.e.out  of 
 or  beyond  the  Zodiac.  0 
 
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 C  Last  Quarter,  Tuesday,  3d  day,  36  minutes  past  1,  afternoon. 
 ©  New  Moon,  Wednesday,  11th  day,  5  minutes  past  0,  morning. 
 J)  First  Quarter,  Thursday,  19th  day,  38  minutes  past  6,  morning. 
 0  Full  Moon,  Thursday,  26th  day,  46  minutes  past  5,  morning. 
 
 EPIIEMERIS  OF  THE  PLANETS. 
 
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 EVENTS,  &c. 
 
 [1842. 
 
 Queen  Victoria’s  first  visit  to  Scotland,  landed  at  Grantrn  Pier, 
 1st,  Belfast  News-letter  commenced,  1737.  [1651,  died,  1658 
 
 Oliver  Cromwell,  born,  1599;  defeated  Charles  IT.  at  Worcester, 
 2nd,  Howard  born,  at  Hackney,  1726.  London  burnt,  1666. 
 
 God  did  rest  the  seventh  day  from  all  his  tooths.  Heb.  iv.  4. 
 4th,  First  Pastoral  Letter  from  Church  of  Scot,  on  behalf  of  Jews, 
 6th,  E.  Lennox  shot,  in  Stir.  1571.  Scot.  Rebel,  be.  1715.  [1647. 
 7th,  Queen  Elizabeth  born,  1533.  [  Remonstrant  Synod,  1829. 
 
 17  Ministers  withdrew  from  the  Synod  of  Ulster,  and  formed  the 
 Mungo  Park  born,  1771.  9th,  Battle  of  Flodden  Field,  1513. 
 James  Thomson  poet,  born,  1700. 
 
 Keep  my  Sabbaths  :  I  am  the  Lord  your  God.  Lev.  xix.  3. 
 12th,  Larger  and  Shot  ter  Catsins.  ordered  by  Pari,  to  be  printed 
 13th,  Charles  James  Fox  died,  1806.  [for  public  use,  1648. 
 
 14th,  Robert  Raikes,  founder  of  Sunday  Schools,  born,  1735. 
 15th,  Scot.  Commissioners  entered  the  Westminster  Assem.  1643. 
 15th,  R.  Pollok  author  of  the  Course  of  Time,  died,  1827,  ag.  28. 
 George  I.  landed  in  England,  1714.  21st,  Sir  W.  Scott  d.,  1832. 
 
 Lev.  xix.  30. 
 
 Ye  shall  keep  my  Sabbaths  and  reverence  my  Sanctuary. 
 18th,  Rutherford  s  Lex  Rex ,  burned  by  the  common  hangman  at 
 19th,  First  English  book  printed,  by  Caxfon,  1471.  [Edin.  1660. 
 The  Great  Britain stmr,  went  ashore  in  Dur.d  um  bay,  1646. 
 22d,  John  Knox’s  monument,  found,  st  ne  laid  at  Glasgow,  1825. 
 Ulster  Inst,  for  the  Deaf,  and  Dumb,  and  the  Blind,  opened,  1845. 
 24th,  First  Meeting  of  Synod  of  Ulster,  at  Belfast,  1690. 
 
 Then  shall  the  land  enjoy  her  Sabbaths.  Lev.  xxvi.  34. 
 
 26th,  T.  Clarkson,  well  known  advocate  of  Abol.  of  Slavery,  d.  1846 
 25th,  Sol.  League  &  Cov.  sub.  by  Ass.  of  Divines  at  Westrn.  1643. 
 28th,  G.  Buchanan  died,  1582.  30th,  G.  Whitfield  died,  1770. 
 
 Rev.  J.  Williams,  designated  missionary  to  the  heathen,  1816. 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 
 Lord  Rosse's  Telescope. 
 
 With  silent  awe,  and  mute  surprise, 
 Approach,  and  view  the  starry  skies, — 
 
 In  Rosse’s  mighty  mirror  trace 
 The  astral  fields  of  boundless  space, — 
 Luxuriate  there  till  this  dark  spot 
 This  planet  earth  is  quite  forgot, 
 
 Then  cease  to  gaze,  and  thou  shalt  know 
 Thou’rt  still  imprisoned  here  below. 
 
 THE  PLANETS — Juvitcr. — Jupiter  is  the  next  planet  beyond  the  asteriods.  his  orbit  lying  l  e- 
 tween  those  of  Pallas  and  Saturn.  The  mean  distanc/of  Jupiter  from  the  Sun  is  about  493  000,000 
 miles-  His  diameter  is  upwards  of  86,000  miles,  nearly  II  times  that  of  the  eaith.  He  turns  on 
 bis  axis  in  9  hours  55  minutes,  bis  equatorial  parts,  therefore,  revolve  at  the  amazing  rate  of 
 miles  in  a  second.  Jupiter  completes  bis  revolution  round  the  Sun  in  12  of  our  years,  nearly 
 moving  in  his  orbit  at  the  rate  of  430  miles  in  a  minute.  He  is  attended  by  four  moons,  each 
 rather  large:  than  ours.  He  is  the  largest  of  the  planets,  which  a  mounts  for  hio  brightness  although 
 f  ar  distau.. 
 
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 PHASES  OF  THE  MOON. 
 
 C  Last  Quarter,  Wednesday,  1st  day,  51  minutes  past  8,  afternoon. 
 ©  New  Moon,  Thursday,  9th  day,  23  minutes  past  3,  afternoon. 
 
 D  First  Quarter,  Friday,  17th  day,  57  minutes  past  6,  afternoon. 
 
 O  Full  Moon,  Friday,  24th  day,  2  minutes  past  2,  afternoon. 
 
 EPHEMERIS  OF  THE  PLANETS. 
 
 Day. 
 
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 Souths. 
 
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 Rises. 
 
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 Rises. 
 
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 2nd,  First  No.  t  f  the  Orthodox  Presbyterian  pub.  in  Belfast,  1829 
 
 4th,  Coverdale’s  Bible  first  printed  m  English,  at  Zurich,  1535. 
 
 [2  Chron.  xxxvi.  21. 
 
 Sacramental  Sabbath  in  Belfast.  The  land  enjoyed  her  Sabbaths. 
 5th,  Jonathan  Edwards  born,  1703. 
 
 Marquis  of  Donegal!  died  at  Ormeau,  1844,  aged  76. 
 
 Gen.  Assembly’s  Board  of  Missionary  Directors  meet  in  Belfast. 
 
 Act  forbidding  Irish  Pres.  Min.  to  take  shelter  in  Scotland,  1663; 
 
 Visit  of  the  King  of  the  French  to  Queen  Victoria,  1844. 
 
 8.h,  Brainerd  died,  1747.  10th,  Benjamin  West  born,  1738. 
 
 lO'N/m. 
 
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 13  Wed. 
 
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 Sanctify  tin  Sabbath  day.  Nehemiah  xiii.  22. 
 
 Dr.  Abercrombie  boro  at  Aberdeen,  1781- 
 Mrs.  Elizabeth  Fry  died  at  Ramsgate,  1845. 
 
 General  Assembly’s  Entrance  Examination  Committee  m^et. 
 
 13th,  America  discovered  by  Columbus,  1492.  Beza  died,  1605. 
 
 Allan  Ramsay  born,  1686.  14th,  William  Penn  born,  1644- 
 
 15th,  The  sixth  attempt  to  assas.  the  King  of  the  French,  1840. 
 
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 Keep  my  Sabbaths ,  and  take  hold  of  my  covenant.  Is.  lvi.  4. 
 
 17th,  2nd  Gen.  Assem.  of  Free  Church  of  Scot,  met  at  Glas.  1843. 
 17th,  Ridley  and  Lattimer  burnt  at  Oxford,  1555. 
 
 Henry  Kirke  White  died,  1816.  Battle  of  Trafalgar,  1805. 
 
 Pres.  Ministers,  at  Belfast,  refused  oath  of  Engagement,  1652. 
 Major  E.  Ellis  ordained  an  Elder,  in  Templepatrick,  1647. 
 
 Irish  Rebellion  and  Massacre,  1641. 
 
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 The  adversaries  did  mock  at  the  Sabbaths.  Jer.  i.  7. 
 
 24th,  Gen.  Cert.  Examination  begins.  J.  Lancaster  died,  at  New 
 Calmet  died,  1757,  aged  86.  [York,  1838. 
 
 General  Assembly’s  Theologi.  Exam.  Committee  meet  in  Belfast. 
 
 Dr.  Doddridge  died,  175L  Swartz  born,  1726. 
 
 30th,  Tower  of  Lon.  burnt,  upwards  of  200,000  stand  of  Arms  des. 
 Anthony  Kennedy  ordained,  in  Templepatrick,  1646.  [1841. 
 
 31  Sun. 
 
 Thou  hast  profaned  my  Sabbaths.  Ezekiel  xxii.  8. 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 
 The  Steam ,  Press. 
 
 Haste,  haste,  compositors  !  —  you  seem 
 
 Forgetful  of  the  toiling  steam  : 
 
 Quick,  till  your  sheets  ! — This  mighty  power 
 
 Can  print  whole  thousands  iu  the  hour — 
 
 Let  reading  millions  fear  no  more, 
 
 The  press  throws  open  wisdom’s  door, 
 
 And  earth  with  knowledge  soon  shall  be 
 
 O’erspread,  as  with  a.  boundless  sea„ 
 
 THE  PLANETS — Saturn. — The  orbit  of  Saturn  lies  between  those  of  Jupiter  and  Uranus,  the 
 mean  distance  of  the  planet  from  the  Sun  is  904,000,000  miles.  The  equatorial  diameter  of  Saturn 
 is  about  79,000.  Saturn,  completes  his  revolution  round  the  San  .  in  about  29y  of  our  years, 
 moving  iu  his  orbital  the, rate  of  6  miles  in  a  second,  and  rotates  on  his  axis  in  10  hours  16  minutes. 
 
 The  most  remarkable  feature  observed  about  this  plauet  is  an  enormous  Ring  by  which  he  is 
 surrounded,  which  wiilx.his  seven  .satellites  is  probably  for  the  purpose  of  reflecting  light  when  so 
 remote  trom  the  Sun. 
 
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 C  Last  Quarter,  Friday,  1st  day,  12  minutes  past  7,  morning. 
 
 ©  New  Moon,  Saturday,  9th  day,  43  minutes,  past  8,  morning. 
 
 3)  First  Quarter,  Sunday,  17th  day,  17  nvnutes  past  7,  morning. 
 
 ©  Full  Moon,  Saturday,  23d  day,  12  minutes  past  11,  afternoon. 
 
 C  Last  Quarter,  Saturday,  30th  day,  32  minutes  past  3,  afternoon. 
 
 EPHEMEItlS  OF  THE  TLANETS. 
 
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 NOVEMBER,  (Eleventh  Month.)  [1847. 
 
 Alexander  Cruden  died,  at  London,  1770,  aged  69. 
 3rd,  Meeting  of  the  Long  Parliament,  1640. 
 
 4th,  Cholera  appeared  in  England,  1831. 
 
 Prince  of  Orange  born,  1650.  Toplady  born,  1740. 
 Gunpowder  Plot,  1605. 
 
 Princess  Charlotte  died,  1817.  Ralph  Erskine  died, 
 
 1752. 
 
 [xliv.  24. 
 .  Ezekiel 
 
 They  shall  keep  my  laws  and  hallow  my  Sabbaths 
 9th.  Prince  of  Wales  born,  1841. 
 
 Declaration  of  William  III.  in  favour  of  Presbyterians,  1689. 
 
 9th,  Robert  Cunningham  ordained  in  Holywood,  1615. 
 
 9th,  J.  Lawson  installed  by  J.  Knox,  as  his  col.  and  sue.  1572. 
 10th,  Luther  born,  at  Eisleben,  1483.  John  Milton  died,  1674. 
 12th,  Richard  Baxter  born,  1616. 
 
 [xlvi.  3. 
 
 The  people  shall  worship  before  the  Lord  in  the  Sabbaths.  Ez. 
 I4th,  John  Howie,  author  of  Scots  Worthies ,  born,  1735. 
 
 Dr.  Abercrombie  died  at  Edinburgh,  1844. 
 
 15th,  Witherspoon  died,  1794,  aged  73.  [1 839,  aged  40. 
 
 17th,  David  Nasmith,  Hon.  Secretary,  B.  &  F.  Mission,  died, 
 Charles  I.  born,  1601.  18th,  Sir  D.  Wilkie  born,  at  Cults,  1785. 
 Williams  and  Harris  killed,  Island  of  Erromanga,  1839. 
 
 [xii.  12. 
 
 Wherefor  e  is  it  lawful  to  do  well  on  the  Sabbath  day.  Matt. 
 21st,  First  Presb.  Ch.  fouuded  at  Wandsworth,  England,  1572. 
 21st,  G.  Assembly  of  1638,  met  at  G’.as.  Prin.  Royal  born,  1840, 
 23d,  Alexander  Henderson  chosen  Mod.  of  Gen.  Assembly,  1638. 
 24th,  John  Knox  died,  at  Edinburgh,  1572,  aged  67. 
 
 Great  Storm  of  1703, 
 
 James  Hogg,  poet,  died,  1835.  28th,  Battle  of  Pentland  Hills,  1666 
 
 Keep  the  Sabbath  day  to  Sanctify  it.  Deuteronomy  v.  12. 
 
 28th,  Protestants  repulse  Phelan  O’Neill,  at  Lisburn,  1641. 
 29th,  Sunday  School  Society  for  Ireland,  establish' d,  1809. 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 
 The  Thames'  Tunnel. 
 
 Strange  passenger,  although  thy  march 
 Is  light  beneath  this  mighty  arch, 
 
 Though  overhead  strong  navies  ride. 
 
 And  countless  small-craft  swiftly  glide. 
 
 Fear  not — the  engineering  skill 
 Which  cuts  the  rock,  ami  bores  the  hill, 
 
 Has  underneath  the  Thames’  rough  bed 
 Scooped  out  this  way,  where  all  may  tread. 
 
 THE  PLANETS. —  Uranus. — This  planet  is  the  most  remote  from  the  Sun,  of  all  those  at  present 
 known,  1819, 000, 0'.)0  miles,  or  more  than  19  times  the  distance  ol  the  earth  from  the  Sun.  His 
 diameter  is  nearly  35,000  miles.  Uranus  completes  his  revolution  round  the  Sun  in  30.686  days, 
 about  8-1  years,  moving  in  his  orbit  at  the  rate  of  4  miles  in  a  second,  ile  is  attended  by  six  Satel¬ 
 lites  or  Moons.  Though  of  considerable  magnitude  Uranus  is  rarely  seen  with  the  naked  eye.  The 
 celebrated  astronomer,  Sir  William  Herschel,  discovered  this  planet  on  the  13th  March,  1781. 
 
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 PHASES  OF  THE  MOON. 
 
 •  New  Moon,  Monday,  8th  day,  47  minutes  past  2,  morning. 
 
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 ©  Full  Moon,  Monday,  22d  day,  40  minutes  past  9,  morning. 
 
 (  Last  Quarter,  Monday,  29th  day,  58  minutes  past  3,  afternoon. 
 
 EPHEMERIS  OF  THE  PEANETS. 
 
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 Souths." 
 
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 DECEMBER,  (Twelfth  Month.)  [1847. 
 
 11  8at. 
 
 12  Sun. 
 
 13  Mon 
 l4jTues, 
 15 j  Wed, 
 
 16  Thu. 
 
 17  Fri. 
 
 18  Sat. 
 
 19  Suit. 
 
 20  Mon. 
 
 21  Tues 
 
 22  Wed. 
 
 23  Thu. 
 
 24  Fri. 
 
 25  Sat. 
 
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 26  Sun. 
 
 27  Mon. 
 
 28  Tues. 
 
 29  Wed. 
 
 30  Thu. 
 
 31  Fri 
 
 EVENTS,  &c. 
 
 Gen.  Assembly’s  Board  of  Missionary  Directors  meet  at  Belfast. 
 1st,  A'exander  of  Russia  died,  1825. 
 
 2d,  Kildare  Place  Society  established,  1  Cl  1 . 
 
 3d,  First  Covenant  signed  by  the  Lords  of  the  Congregation,  1557. 
 
 [Lev.  xxiii.  3. 
 
 The  Seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  rest,  an  holy  convocation , 
 4th,  Council  of  Trent  closed,  1563. 
 
 5th,  Dr.  Marshatn  died,  at  Serampore,  1834.  Postage  redu.  1839. 
 6th,  Rev.  Edward  Irvine  died,  1834. 
 
 7  th,  Gates  of  Derry  shut,  1688.  [1542. 
 
 8th,  Baxter  died  in  London,  1691.  Mary  Queen  of  Scots  born, 
 Seven  Ministers  in  Presbytery  of  Strathbogie  suspended,  1839. 
 
 [v.  14. 
 
 The  Seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God.  Deut. 
 11th,  A  Kennedy  died,  1697 — buried  beside  Welsh  in  T. patrick. 
 13th,  J.  D.  La  Touche,  8ec.  Sun.  Sc.  Sue.  for  Ireland,  died  1826 
 14th,  Council  of  Trent  opened,  1545.  Washington  died,  1799. 
 15th,  First  No.  of  the  Covenanter  published  at  Belfast,  1830. 
 16th,  Whitfield  born,  1714. 
 
 17th,  Sir  Humphrey  Davy  born,  1778. 
 
 Jesus  healed  on  the  Sabbath  day.  Luke  xiii.  14. 
 
 18th,  Foundation  Stone  of  Walker’s  Pillar  laid  at  Derry,  1826. 
 20th,  Rev.  John  Newton  died,  1817. 
 
 20tb,  First  General  Assembly  met  at  Edinburgh,  1560. 
 
 24th,  Peace  with  America,  1814. 
 
 25th,  Students  in  Edinburgh  burn  the  Pope’s  Effigy,  1681. 
 Christmas  Day. 
 
 I  was  in  the  Spirit  on  the  Lord's  day.  Rev.  i.  10. 
 
 25th,  Sir  Isaac  Newton  born,  1642. 
 
 26th,  Black  Frost  commenced,  1739. 
 
 27th,  Rev.  Dr.  Mason,  Nevv-York,  died,  1829. 
 
 27tb,  Lord  Karnes  died,  1782. 
 
 Flamestead  the  Astronomer,  died,  1719.  Wickliffe  died,  1384. 
 
 WONDERS  OF  THE  NINETEENTH  CENTURY. 
 
 The  Potato  Disease. 
 
 Brand  vain  Philosophy’s  proud  brow, 
 
 Let  Chemistry  in  silence  bow. 
 
 Let  Agticulture  seek  no  prize, 
 
 Oiie  simple  root  her  power  defies — 
 
 See  the  potato,  fair  and  high — 
 
 Fields  flourish  ’neath  the  evening  sky, 
 
 The  morning  comes,  they’re  blasted,  sered, — 
 Wrath  is  gone  forth— .let  God  be  feared. 
 
 THE  PLANETS — Astraea. — The  newly  discovered  planet  Astraea,  belongs  to  the  four  whose 
 orbits  are  between  those  of  Mars  and  Jupiter,  and  which  are  known  by  the  general  name  asteroids. 
 Little  as  yet  can  be  said  about  its  magnitude,  it  is  the  smallest  in  diameter  of  any  yet  discovered, 
 probably  not  more  than  6o  miles.  Tne  asteroids  are  nearly  all  at  the  same  distance  from  the  Sun, 
 varying  from  *223  to  about  270  millions  of  miles  from  that  luminary.  There  is  a  singular  conjecture 
 that  these  five  small  planets  originally  formed  one  planet,  which  by  some  great  convulsion  divided 
 the  one  into  five. — If  this  conjecture  be  right  there  may  be  others  yet  undiscovered. 
 
1847.]  DECEMBER,  31  Days.  37 
 
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 PHASES  OF  THE  MOON. 
 
 9  New  Moon,  Tuesday,  7th  day,  7  minutes  past  8,  morning. 
 
 2)  First  Quarter,  Wednesday,  15th  day,  2  minutes  past  3,  morning. 
 0  Full  Moon,  Tuesday,  21st  day,  44  minutes  past  9,  afternoon. 
 
 C  Last  Quarter,  Wednesday,  29th  day,  24  minutes  past  1,  afternoon 
 
 EPHEMERIS  OF  THE  PLANETS. 
 
 Day. 
 
 Mercury 
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 Venus 
 
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 |  Mars 
 
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 !  38  THE  WEATHER. 
 
 THE  WEATHER. 
 
 Years  which  were  Extremely  Hot  and  Dry. — In  763  the  sum¬ 
 mer  was  so  hot  that  the  springs  dried  up.  In  870  the  heat  was  so  intense 
 that,  near  Worms,  the  reapers  dropped  dead  in  the  fields.  In  903,  and 
 again  in  924,  it  was  so  hot  that  the  corn  and  fruit  were  burnt  up.  The 
 year  1000  was  so  hot  and  dry  that,  in  Germany,  the  pools  of  water  dis¬ 
 appeared,  and  the  fish  being  left  to  stink  in  the  mud,  bred  a  pestilence. 
 In  1122  the  heat  was  so  excessive,  that  both  men  and  cattle  were  struck 
 dead.  In  1130  the  earth  yawned  with  drought.  Springs  and  rivers 
 disappeared,  and  even  the  Rhine  was  dried  up  in  Alsace.  In  1159  not 
 a  drop  of  rain  fell  in  Italy  after  May.  The  year  1171  was  extremely  hot 
 in  Germany.  In  1232  the  heat  was  so  great,  especially  in  Germany,  that 
 it  is  said  that  eggs  were  roasted  in  the  sands.  In  1260  many  of  the  Hunga¬ 
 rian  soldiers  died  of  excessive  heat  at  the  famous  battle  fought  near  Bela. 
 The  consecutive  years,  1276  and  1277,  were  so  hot  and  dry  as  to  occasion 
 a  great  scarcity  of  fodder.  The  years  1293  and  1294  were  extremely  hot ; 
 and  so  were  likewise  1303  and  1304,  both  the  Rhine  and  the  Danube 
 having  dried  up.  In  1333  the  corn-fields  and  vineyards  were  burnt  up. 
 The  years  1393  and  1394  were  excessive+y  hot  and  dry.  In  1447  the 
 summer  was  extremely  hot.  In  the  successive  years  1473  and  1474,  the 
 whole  earth  seemed  on  fire.  In  Hungary  one  might  wade  across  the 
 Danube.  The  four  consecutive  years,  1538,  1539,  1540,  and  1541,  were 
 excessively  hot,  and  the  rivers  dried  up.  In  1556  the  drought  was  so 
 great  that  the  springs  failed.  In  England  wheat  rose  from  8s.  to  53s.  per 
 quarter.  The  years  1615  and  1616,  were  very  dry  over  Europe.  In 
 1664  it  was  extremely  hot.  In  1652  the  warmth  was  very  great,  the 
 summer  being  the  driest  ever  known  in  Scotland  ;  yet  a  total  eclipse  of 
 the  sun  had  happened  that  year,  on  Monday,  the  24th  of  March,  which 
 hence  received  the  appellation  of  “Mirk  Monday.”  The  summer  of 
 1570  was  remarkably  hot.  It  is  related  that  one  of  the  minions  of  tyranny, 
 who,  in  that  calamitous  period  harrassed  the  poor  Presbyterians  in  Scot* 
 land  with  captious  questions,  having  asked  a  shepherd  in  Fife,  whether 
 the  killing  of  the  notorious  Sharpe,  Archbishop  of  St.  Andrews  (which 
 bad  happened  in  May),  was  murder,  he  replied,  that  he  could  not  tell, 
 but  there  had  been  fine  weather  ever  since.  The  first  year  of  the  eighteenth 
 century  was  excessively  warm,  and  the  two  following  years  were  of  the 
 same  description.  It  is  a  singular  coincidence,  that  in  1718  the  weather 
 was  extremely  hot  and  dry  all  over  Europe.  The  air  felt  so  oppressive 
 that  all  the  theatres  were  shut  in  Paris.  Scarcely  any  rain  fell  for  the 
 space  of  nine  months,  and  the  springs  and  rivers  dried  up.  The  following 
 year  was  equally  hot.  The  thermometer,  at  Paris,  rose  to  98  degrees 
 by  Fahrenheit’s  scale.  The  grass  and  corn  were  quite  parched.  In  some 
 places  the  fruit  trees  blossomed  two  or  three  times.  Both  the  years  1723 
 and  1724  were  dry  and  hot.  The  year  1745  was  remarkably  warm  and 
 dry,  but  the  following  year  was  still  hotter,  insomuch  that  the  grass 
 withered,  and  the  leaves  dropped  from  the  trees.  Neither  rain  nor  dew 
 fell  for  many  months  ;  and,  on  the  Continent,  prayers  were  offered  up  in 
 the  churches  to  implore  the  bounty  of  refreshing  showers.  In  1754  it  was 
 likewise  extremely  warm.  The  years  1760  and  1761  were  both  of  them 
 !  remarkably  hot;  and  so  was  the  year  1763.  1774  was  excessively  hot  and 
 
 j  dry.  Both  the  years  1778  and  1779  were  warm  and  very  dry.  The  year 
 1788  was  also  very  hot  and  dry.  1798  the  year  of  the  Irish  Rebellion  was 
 oppressively  hot ;  and  of  the  same  character  was  1811,  famous  for  its 
 excellent  vintage,  and  distinguished  by  the  appearance  of  a  brilliant 
 comet.  The  early  part  of  the  summer  of  last  year,  1846  was  excessively 
 j  warm. 
 
LIST  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY. 
 
 39 
 
 GENERAL  ASSEMBLY. 
 
 The  General  Assembly  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  in  Ireland, 
 as  constituted  upon  Tuesday,  7th  July,  1846,  comprised  36  Presbyteries, 
 495  Ministers,  and  467  Congregations.  The  following  are  the  Assembly’s 
 Officers,  Professors,  Missionaries,  Ministers,  Licentiates : — 
 
 MODERATOR  FOR  1846-7. 
 
 The  Rev.  James  Morgan,  Fisher  wick- Place,  Belfast. 
 
 CLERKS. 
 
 Rev.  Thomas  Mayne  Reid,  A.M.,  Rathfriland,  Sen.  Clerk  of  Assembly. 
 Rev.  Robert  Park,  A.M.,  Ballymoney,  Junior  Clerk  of  Assembly. 
 
 PROFESSORS  OF  THEOLOGY. 
 
 Rev.  Samuel  Hanna,  D.D.,  and!  T  .  .  s  *  r».  .  .. 
 
 Rev.  John  Edgar,  D-D.  Jomt  Professors  of  Dimmty. 
 
 Rev.  Robert  Wilson . Professor  of  Biblical  Criticism. 
 
 Rev.  William  D.  Killen,  D.D ....Professor  of  Ecclesiastical  History , 
 Church  Government,  and  Pastoral  Theology. 
 
 MORAL  PHILOSOPHY  CLASS. 
 
 The  Rev.  Professor  Wilson  and  Dr.  Cooke  have  charge  of  this  Class  for 
 
 the  ensuing  session. 
 
 HOME  MISSION. 
 
 Rev.  George  Bellis,  Secretary ;  Alex.  Dickey,  Esq.,  Treasurer. 
 
 FOREIGN  MISSIONS. 
 
 Rev.  Dr.  Edgar  and  Rev.  James  Morgan,  Honorary  Secretaries. 
 
 -  Rev.  George  Bellis,  Secretary  ;  Thomas  M‘Clure,  Esq.,  Treasurer. 
 
 MISSIONARIES  TO  INDIA. 
 
 Rev.  James  Glasgow,  formerly  Minister  of  Castledawson. 
 
 Rev.  Adam  D.  Glasgow,  formerly  Minister  of  Berry-Street,  Belfast. 
 Rev.  James  M‘Kee,  formerly  Minister  of  Ballyreagh. 
 
 Rev.  Robert  Montgomery,  formerly  Licentiate,  Belfast  Presbytery. 
 
 Rev.  James  Henry  Speers,  formerly  Licentiate,  Belfast  Presbytery. 
 
 Rev.  James  Wallace,  formerly  Minister  of  Saintfield. 
 
 MISSION  TO  THE  JEWS. 
 
 Rev.  Wm.  Graham,  formerly  Minister  of  Dundonald, ")  Missionaries. 
 Rev.  Smyley  Robson,  formerly  Minister  of  Maghera,  J  Damascus. 
 
 Eev.  Dr.  Craig,  Missionary ,  Hamburgh. 
 
 Rev.  David  Hamilton,  Secretary ;  T.  Hughes,  jun.,  Esq.,  Treasurer. 
 
 ASSEMBLY’S  LAW  ADVISER. 
 
 James  Gibson,  Esq.,  Belfast;  Hard wicke- Street,  Dublin. 
 
 ASSEMBLY’S  SOLICITOR. 
 
 Adam  John  Macrory,  Esq.,  Duncairn,  Belfast;  48,  Rutland-Sq.  Dublin. 
 
 GOVERNMENT  AGENTS. 
 
 Rev.  H.  Cooke,  D.D.  LL.D.  Belfast;  D.  Hutchison,  Esq.,  Tandragee. 
 
 INCIDENTAL  FUND. 
 
 Charles  Kelso,  Esq.,  Treasurer ,  73,  High-Street,  Belfast. 
 
40  LIST  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY. 
 
 X.  SYTJOD  OP  ARMAGH  AND  ^LOISTAGIIAIT. 
 
 Rev.  John  Bleckley,  Moderator;  Rev.  James  Bennet,  Clerk. 
 
 I.  ARMAGH  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  January ,  March ,  May ,  July ,  Sept,  and  Nov. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 James  Harvey,  ...  ... 
 
 Bedrock, 
 
 Armagh. 
 
 Samuel  O  Edgar,...  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 2d  Armagh,  ... 
 
 Armagh. 
 
 Joseph  Jenkins,  Licenser , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 2 d  Ready , . 
 
 Keady. 
 
 Andrew  M‘Cullagh, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Caledon, 
 
 Caledon. 
 
 John  BgIi ^  •••  ••• 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 date*  •••  ••• 
 
 Tandragee. 
 
 Pooley  S.  Henry,  D.D.,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 *  * 
 
 ••  • 
 
 Kingstown. 
 
 William  Henry,  ...  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Loughgall, . 
 
 Armagh 
 
 Robert  Shields, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Cladymore, 
 
 Markethill. 
 
 Alexander  Fleming 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ls£  Armagh, 
 
 Armagh. 
 
 Thomas  Kilpatrick, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Aliorey, 
 
 Tandragee. 
 
 James  Patterson,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 • 
 
 • 
 
 • 
 
 • 
 
 S3 
 
 ■  ro 
 
 £ 
 
 Armagh. 
 
 J.  R.  M'Alister,  Clerk,... 
 
 •  t  • 
 
 3d  Armagh,  ... 
 
 Armagh. 
 
 Hugh  Montgomery,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Benburb,  ... 
 
 Moy. 
 
 William  Cromie,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Vinecash ,  ... 
 
 Portadown. 
 
 Heury  W.  Carson, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Isi  Ready,...  ... 
 
 Keady. 
 
 Leonard  D.  Elliot,  Licenser , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Portadcwn , 
 
 Portadown. 
 
 John  Martin, 
 
 •  •  « 
 
 Tartaraghan,  ... 
 
 Portadown. 
 
 David  Coote, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Rnappagh , 
 
 Killilea. 
 
 James  Bennet, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Tassagh ,  ... 
 
 Keady. 
 
 Alexander  G.  Ross, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 MarhethiU , 
 
 Markethill. 
 
 Henry  Kydd, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Drumminis,  ... 
 
 Armagh. 
 
 II.  BALLIBAY  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February ,  August,  and  October,  and  second 
 
 Tuesday  of  May. 
 
 Andrew  Johnston,  Clerk,... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Newbliss . . 
 
 Newbliss. 
 
 Richard  Ross, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Drumkeen, . 
 
 Newbliss. 
 
 Martin  M‘Dowell,  Licenser , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Grieve,  . 
 
 Ballibay. 
 
 Daniel  G.  Brown,... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 N  ewtoivnhamilton, 
 
 N.townbamilton 
 
 J.  H.  Moreli,  ...  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 2d  Ballibay, 
 
 Ballibay. 
 
 George  13.  Coulter, 
 
 •  •• 
 
 2d  Castleblaney ,  ... 
 
 Castleblayney. 
 
 Thomas  McWilliams, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Creggan,  ... 
 
 Crossmaglen. 
 
 David  Bel),  ...  ... 
 
 •>  • 
 
 Derry  valley. 
 
 Ballibay. 
 
 Thomas  Boyd, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Castleblaney,  ... 
 
 Castleblaney. 
 
 S.  Blair  Shaw,  Licenser, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Broomfield,  ... 
 
 Castleblaney. 
 
 Andrew  Molyneaux, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ls£  Clontibret, 
 
 Monaghan. 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 •  •e  •  t  • 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 1a£  Ballibay,  ... 
 
 Ballibay. 
 
 III.  CAVAN  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February  May,  August ,  and  November. 
 
 James  Thompson,  Sen . 
 
 tee 
 
 2d  Drum,  ... 
 
 Tullyvin. 
 
 William  Lyttle,  ...  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 2d  Cootehill, 
 
 CootehilL. 
 
 Wm.  M‘Ewen,  Clerk  5c  Licenser, 
 
 1st  Drum,  ... 
 
 Newbliss. 
 
 Robert  F.eming,  Licenser, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Cavan,  . 
 
 Cavan. 
 
 John  Fisher,  Sen.,  Licenser, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Carrigallen, 
 
 Carrigallen. 
 
 Matthew  Clarke,  Jun.,  ... 
 
 Bally  ho-bridge,  ... 
 
 Clones. 
 
 William  Sweeny,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Rilleshandra , 
 
 Killesbandra. 
 
 Thomas  Parr, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Drumkeeran , 
 
 Killeshandra. 
 
 John  K.  Hamilton,  Assistant, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Bullyhobridge, 
 
 Clones. 
 
LIST  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY.  41 
 
 IV.  CLOGHER  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  last  Tuesday  of  January  and  July ,  and  second  Tuesday  ef 
 
 May  and  October-. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Ephraim  Stevenson, 
 
 Enniskillen , 
 
 Enniskillen. 
 
 James  Philips, 
 
 Cavanaleck , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Fivemiletown. 
 
 James  M‘Williams, 
 
 Maguireis-bridge,... 
 
 Brookborough. 
 
 John  Hanna,  C leih  8c  Licenser ,... 
 
 Clogher,... 
 
 •  •• 
 
 Clogher. 
 
 James  Malcomson, 
 
 Aughentein, 
 
 tM 
 
 Clogher. ^ 
 
 A.  Maclatchy,  Assistant, 
 
 Enniskillen, 
 
 Enniskillen. 
 
 Samuel  Martin,  ... 
 
 Lisbelluw,  ... 
 
 •  •» 
 
 Lisbellaw. 
 
 James  Dales, 
 
 Glenhoy,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Augher. 
 
 Andrew  T.  Holmes,  Licenser,  ... 
 
 Tempo, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Tempo. 
 
 '  William  MHlwaine,  ... 
 
 Aughnacloy , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Aughnaclov. 
 
 William  Ferguson, 
 
 Ballygawley, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballygawley. 
 
 !  V.  DUNGANNON  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February  May,  August ,  and  November, 
 
 j  Hugh  Hell}  •••  •••  ••• 
 
 Eglish, 
 
 .  «  • 
 
 Dungannon. 
 
 David  Bennett,  ...  ... 
 
 1a£  Dungannon, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Dungannon. 
 
 James  Kinnear,  ...  ... 
 
 Lower  Clannanees, 
 
 Dungannon. 
 
 James  Bridge,  Licenser, ... 
 
 Ballymagrane , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Aughnacloy. 
 
 John  Hogg, 
 
 Carlan, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Dungannon. 
 
 Andrew  Wilson,  Clerk ,  ... 
 
 2d  Dungannon, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Dungannon. 
 
 James  Collins,  •••  •••  ••• 
 
 Minterburn , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Caledon. 
 
 Joseph  Acheson,  ... 
 
 Castlecaulfield, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Dungannon. 
 
 David  M‘Kinney,... 
 
 Pomeroy ,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Dungannon. 
 
 Hugh  Alexander,  ... 
 
 Ballyreagh,... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballygawley. 
 
 C.  L.  Morel,  Assis.  Sc  Licenser, 
 
 ls<  Dungannon, 
 
 •  •0 
 
 Dungannon. 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 •••  •••  ••• 
 
 Upper  Clennanees , 
 
 Aughnacloy. 
 
 YI.  MONAGHAN  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  second  Tuesday  of  February ,  May,  August, 
 
 and  October, 
 
 James  Gibson, 
 
 Lisluney,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Tvnan. 
 
 John  Elliott, 
 
 Smithborough, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Monaghan. 
 
 William  Smith,  . 
 
 Glennan,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Glasslough, 
 
 Wm.  White,  Sen.  Clerk  8f  Licenser, 
 
 Stonebridge, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Clones. 
 
 John  Bleckley,  Miss.  Agent, 
 
 1st  Monaghan, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Monaghan, 
 
 Samuel  Hendren,  ... 
 
 Middleton,... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Tynan. 
 
 Matthew  M'Auley,  ...  ... 
 
 Cahans, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballibay. 
 
 John  liankin,  •••  •••  ••• 
 
 2d  Monaghan, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Monaghan. 
 
 R.  P.  Borland,  Assis.  Sf  Licenser, 
 
 Lisluney,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Tynan. 
 
 Alexander  M‘Makon, 
 
 E  my  vale,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Emyvale. 
 
 John  Fisher,  •••  •••  ••• 
 
 *  * 
 
 t  •  • 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Clones. 
 
 George  Foy,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 Scottstown, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Smithborough. 
 
 Geo.  Richey,  Assis.  8f  Licenser, 
 
 2d  Clontibret , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballibay. 
 
 James  M‘Auley,  ... 
 
 Drumhillety, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Keady. 
 
 | 
 
 11.  SYNOD  OF  BALLYISSEUA  AMD  COLERAINE. 
 
 Rev.  tl.  Stewart,  D.D.,  Moderator;  Rev.  C.  Houston,  D.D.,  Clerk. 
 
 I.  AHOGHILL  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  second  Tuesday  of  February,  May,  August,  and  November. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Adam  Boyle,  ...  ..  ••• 
 
 Boveedy,  ... 
 
 •  •• 
 
 Kilrea. 
 
 Thomas  Carmichael,  ...  ... 
 
 — 
 
 2d  Ahoghill, 
 
 •  • 
 
 Larne. 
 
 I 
 
42  LIST  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Francis  Wilson,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 Killym  urris. 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballymena. 
 
 William  Campbell, 
 
 2 d  Ballymena, 
 
 •  ♦  • 
 
 Ba'lymena. 
 
 James  Knox.  Clerk ,  ...  ...  ‘ 
 
 2 d  Portglenone , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Portglenone. 
 
 Hutchinson  Perry, 
 
 3 d  Portglenone, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Portglenone. 
 
 William  Wallace,  ... 
 
 Basharkin, 
 
 •  t  • 
 
 Kilrea. 
 
 F.  Buick,  Assistant  and  Licenser > 
 
 2d  Ahoghill, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ahoghill. 
 
 Robert  Torrens,  Licenser, 
 
 William  Denham,  ... 
 
 Churclitown , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Maghera. 
 
 Duneane,  .. 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Randalstown. 
 
 Hall  Stewart,  •••  ••• 
 
 Grange,  ... 
 
 •  •• 
 
 Toome. 
 
 Stewart  Fullerton,... 
 
 3d  Ahoghill, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ahoghill. 
 
 Daniel  T.  Boyd,  Assistant, 
 
 Boveedy ,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Swateragh. 
 
 11.  BALLYMENA  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February,  May,  August ,  and  November. 
 
 J olin  Hcill,  •••  •••  ••• 
 
 Clough, 
 
 #  •  • 
 
 Ballymena. 
 
 Robert  Stewart,  D.D.,  ...  ... 
 
 Broughshane , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Broughshane. 
 
 George  M‘Clelland, 
 
 1st  Ahoghill, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ahoghill. 
 
 William  M‘C.  Wray,  Clerk  and) 
 Licenser,  ...  •••  •••/ 
 
 Buckna ,  ... 
 
 •  t  • 
 
 Broughshane. 
 
 John  Montgomery,  ...  ... 
 
 Glenrcherry, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Broughshane. 
 
 William  Kennedy  M‘Kay, 
 
 1st  Fortglenone, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Portglenone. 
 
 Alexander  Patterson, 
 
 3d  Ballymena, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballymena. 
 
 Hugh  Hamilton,  ... 
 
 Cullybackey , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballymena. 
 
 Hugh  Waddell,  ... 
 
 Glenarm,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Glenarm. 
 
 Henry  J.  Dobbin,  D.D.,  Licenser , 
 
 1st  Ballymena, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballymena. 
 
 Malcolm  Orr,  Licenser ,  ...  ... 
 
 Neivtow  ncr  ommelin , 
 
 Bally  mena. 
 
 Robert  Marr, 
 
 Randalstown  old  c. 
 
 Randalstown. 
 
 John  H.  Moore,  •••  •••  ••• 
 
 Connor, 
 
 •  •• 
 
 Antrim. 
 
 David  Adams.  Assistant, 
 
 1st  Ahoghill, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ahoghill. 
 
 William  Davison,  ... 
 
 Cloughwater , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballymena. 
 
 III.  COLERAINE  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  last  Tuesday  of  January  and  July ,  and 
 
 May  and  October . 
 
 second  Tuesday  of 
 
 James  Brown, 
 
 1st  Garvagh, 
 
 •  •9 
 
 Garvagh. 
 
 James  Huey,  ...  . 
 
 Ballywillan, 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 John  Brown,  D.D.,  Miss.  Agent, 
 
 Aghadoey, ... 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 William  Lyle,  ... 
 
 J  st  Dunboe, 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 James  Mavne,  Licenser,... 
 
 Ballyrasliane, 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 Clarke  Huston,  D.D.,  Clerk,  ... 
 
 Macosquin, 
 
 2d  Garvagh, 
 
 •  99 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 James  B.  Rentoul,  Licenser ,  ... 
 
 Garvagh. 
 
 John  Stewart, 
 
 Portstewart , 
 
 9  9  9 
 
 Portstewart. 
 
 John  Alexander,  ... 
 
 ballyrashane. 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 William  Oliver,  . 
 
 Lunluce,  ... 
 
 Bushmills. 
 
 William  Magill, 
 
 3d  Coleraine, 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 John  Martin ,  •••  •••  ••• 
 
 Crossgar,  ... 
 
 9  9  9 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 Patrick  R.  Killough,  . 
 
 Monedig ,  ... 
 
 Garvagh. 
 
 Matthew  Turnbull,  . 
 
 Bing  send,  ... 
 
 9  9  9 
 
 Garvagh. 
 
 James  Millar,  Assistant . 
 
 1st  Garvagh, 
 
 9  9  9 
 
 Garvagh. 
 
 Jonathan  Simpson,...  ...  ... 
 
 Portrush,  ... 
 
 Portrush. 
 
 Arthur  Fullerton,  ... 
 
 Killowen ,  ... 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 W  illiani  Stewart,  ••• 
 
 2ct  Dunboe, 
 
 9  9  9 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 William  Richey, . 
 
 1st  Coleraine, 
 
 9  9  9 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 •••  •  •  •  ••• 
 
 2d  Coleraine, 
 
 99  9 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 D— 2 
 
LIST  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY.  43 
 
 JV.  MAGHERAFELT  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February,  April ,  June,  August,  September, 
 
 October ,  and  December. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Charles  Kennedy, 
 
 Maghera,  ...  ... 
 
 Maghera. 
 
 William  Brown,  primus,  ... 
 
 Tubermore , 
 
 Tobermore. 
 
 James  Wilson,  Sen.  Clerk , 
 
 Magherafelt, 
 
 Magherafelt. 
 
 Hugh  W.  Rodgers,  Licenser,  ... 
 
 ls£  Kilrea,... 
 
 Kilrea. 
 
 Samuel  Sloane, 
 
 Swateragh,... 
 
 Swateragh. 
 
 Gilbert  K.  Wilson, 
 
 2d  Bellaghy, 
 
 Bellaghy. 
 
 Thomas  M'Pherson,  . 
 
 ls£  Bellaghy, 
 
 Bellaghy. 
 
 Samuel  Smith,  ...  ... 
 
 Draperstown, 
 
 Draperstown. 
 
 Robert  Campbell,  ... 
 
 Salterslancl, 
 
 Magherafelt. 
 
 Joseph  Dickey,  jun. 
 
 2d  Kilrea,... 
 
 Kilrea. 
 
 James  M‘Kee,  Licenser, . 
 
 Curran, 
 
 Magherafelt. 
 
 John  Radcliffe,  ...  ... 
 
 Castledawson, 
 
 Castledawson. 
 
 Andrew  Todd, 
 
 Finvoy,  . 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 Thomas  Witherow, 
 
 Maghera, . 
 
 Maghera. 
 
 Y.  ROUTE  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  last  Tuesday  of  January  and  July ,  and  second  Tuesday  of 
 
 May  and  October. 
 
 John  Simms,  . 
 
 Ramoan,  ... 
 
 Ballycastle. 
 
 William  Munnis,  ... 
 
 Roseyarcls,... 
 
 Dervock. 
 
 1  Jackson  Graham,  ... 
 
 Armoy,  . 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 Robert  Park,  Miss.  Agent, 
 
 ls£  Ballymoney,  ... 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 Hugh  Hamill,  Clerk . 
 
 1  ly  9  •  •  •  •  •  • 
 
 Bushmills. 
 
 John  Simpson, 
 
 Toberkeigh, 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 Joseph  Beilis,  ..  ... 
 
 Dervock,  ... 
 
 Dei  vock. 
 
 Samuel  Lyle,  . 
 
 Bally  castle. 
 
 Ballycastle. 
 
 Robert  J.  Kennedy,  Licenser ,  ... 
 
 Croaghmore , 
 
 Bushmills. 
 
 Thomas  Thompson, 
 
 2d  Kilraughis, 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 John  L.  Rentoul,  ...  ... 
 
 2d  Ballymoney, 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 Thomas  Beare, 
 
 Drumreagh, 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 James  Usher,  Licenser,  ... 
 
 3 d  Ballymoney, 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 Robert  Love,  Licenser, . 
 
 ls£  Kitraughts,  ... 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 Thomas  Craig,  . 
 
 Bally  iveaney, 
 
 Ballvmoney. 
 
 William  Orr,  . 
 
 Dunloy, 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 Robert  Maconachie, 
 
 Mosside , 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 •••  •••  • • • 
 
 Garry  duff,... 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 VI.  TYRONE 
 
 PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  last  Tuesday  of  deb.,  April,  June,  August, 
 
 Oct.,  and  Dec. 
 
 John  Davison,  ... 
 
 ls£  Cookstoivn, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Thomas  M'llar,  Licenser, 
 
 2d  Cookstown , 
 
 Cookstown. 
 
 Moses  Finlay, 
 
 Newmills,  ... 
 
 Stewartstown. 
 
 Robert  Allen,  . 
 
 1st  Stewartstown,  ... 
 
 Stewartstown. 
 
 Thomas  Heron,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 Bally goney. 
 
 Moneymore. 
 
 Samuel  M ‘Curdy,' . 
 
 2d  Stewartstown,  ... 
 
 Stewartstown. 
 
 James  Wilson,  . 
 
 Lecumpher , 
 
 Magherafelt. 
 
 John  G.  M‘Gowan,  Licenser,  ... 
 
 Orritor, 
 
 Cookstown. 
 
 John  Barnett,  D.D.,  ...  ... 
 
 1st  Moneymore,  ... 
 
 Moneymore. 
 
 John  Knox  Leslie,  Clerk, 
 
 3 d  Cookstou-n , 
 
 Cookstown. 
 
 Robert  Holmes, 
 
 Coagh,  •••  im 
 
 Moneymore. 
 
 David  Macky, 
 
 Albany,  ... 
 
 Stewartstown. 
 
 Joseph  Geddes,  ...  ...  ••• 
 
 Sandholes, . 
 
 Cookstown. 
 
44  LIST  OF  THE 
 
 GENERAL  ASSEMBLY. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Robert  Sinclair,  ... 
 
 ...  2 d  Moneymore, 
 
 Stewartstown. 
 
 John  Maxwell,  . 
 
 •  • 
 
 Btign,  •••  ••• 
 
 Stewartstown. 
 
 Hamilton  B.  Wilson, 
 
 •  • 
 
 l.s£  Cookstown , 
 
 Cookstown. 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 •  •  •  • • • 
 
 •  • 
 
 Clagan , 
 
 Cookstown. 
 
 III.  SYNOD  or  BELFAST. 
 
 Rev.  H.  Cooke,  D. D.  LL.D. 
 
 ,  Moderator;  Rev.  Titos.  M.  Reid,  Clerk. 
 
 I.  ARDS 
 
 PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  last  Tuesday  of  January ,  March .  May ,  July 
 
 Sept,  and  Nov. 
 
 David  Maxwell,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 21  Neivtownards ,... 
 
 Newtownards. 
 
 Hugh  Woods,  . 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ls£  Bangor, 
 
 Bangor. 
 
 John  Hanna,  Sen-, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Mil/isle, 
 
 Donaghadee. 
 
 Alexander  M'llwain,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballyblack, 
 
 Newtownards. 
 
 James  Templeton,  Clerk , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 L<  Bally  waiter,  ... 
 
 Greyabbey. 
 
 David  Park,  . 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Carroivdnre, 
 
 Donaghadee. 
 
 John  M‘Auley,  Sen.,  Licenser , ... 
 
 Donagliadee , 
 
 Donaghadee. 
 
 John  Orr, . 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Portafeny , 
 
 Portaferry. 
 
 William  Patteson, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 2d  Bangor, 
 
 Bangor. 
 
 David  Jeffray, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Grey  abbey, 
 
 Greyabbey. 
 
 Julius  M^ullough, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Newtownards,... 
 
 Newtownards. 
 
 James  Rowan,  Licenser , ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Kirkcubbin, 
 
 Kirkcubbin. 
 
 Gilbert  Jamieson,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Glastry, 
 
 Kirkcubbin. 
 
 Isaac  Mack, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Groomsport, 
 
 Bangor. 
 
 James  Gamble, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Cloughey,  ... 
 
 Kirkcubbin. 
 
 Abraham  Liggat,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Bally  gilbert, 
 
 Bangor. 
 
 John  D.  Gibson,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 2d  Ballywalter ,  ... 
 
 Greyabbey. 
 
 Samuel  Magaw,  ... 
 
 •  • 
 
 Ballygrainey, 
 
 Bangor. 
 
 Samuel  Hamilton,... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Conlig, 
 
 Bangor. 
 
 Robert  Black,  ...  ...  ' 
 
 if  « 
 
 Bally  copeland, 
 
 Donaghadee. 
 
 II.  BANBRIDGE  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February ,  May,  August,  and  November. 
 
 John  Rogers, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Glascar ,  ... 
 
 Loughbrickland 
 
 John  Rutherford,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Bally  down. 
 
 Banbridge. 
 
 John  Johnston, 
 
 •  it 
 
 Tullylish,  ... 
 
 Banbridge. 
 
 William  Reid, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Scarva, 
 
 Loughbrickland 
 
 Alexander  Bryson, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 •  Fourtowns, 
 
 Pointzpass. 
 
 Robert  Anderson,... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Banbridge,... 
 
 Banbridge. 
 
 James  Moorhead, . 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Donacloney, 
 
 Waringstown. 
 
 James  Thomson,  IAcenser , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Magherally, 
 
 Banbridge. 
 
 Thomas  Lowry,  Clerk,  ... 
 
 in 
 
 Newmills,  .. 
 
 Portadown. 
 
 James  Rogers,  Assist.  Sf  Licenser, 
 
 Glascar, 
 
 Loughbrickland 
 
 James  Bell, 
 
 •  •  a 
 
 Tandragee , 
 
 Tandragee. 
 
 William  Dobbin,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 2d  Anaghlone, 
 
 Banbridge. 
 
 Win.  Edmund  Breakey,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Loughbrickland,  ... 
 
 Loughbrickland 
 
 Robert  Moorhead, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Garvaghy,... 
 
 Dromore. 
 
 James  Hume, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Gilford, 
 
 Gilford. 
 
 III.  BELFAST 
 
 PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first 
 
 Tuesday  of  every  month. 
 
 Samuel  Hanna,  D.D.,  ... 
 
 •  tt 
 
 Rosemary -Street,  ... 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Henry  Simpson,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Isi  Saintfield, 
 
 Saintfield. 
 
 John  Wright,  . 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 2d  Bally easton,  ... 
 
 Bally-chare.' 
 
LIST 
 
 OF  THE 
 
 GENERAL  ASSEMBLY.  45 
 
 Ministers, 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Henty  Cooke,  D.D., 
 
 LL.D., 
 
 ...  May-Street , 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Henry  Has'ett, 
 
 ...  Castlereugh, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 James  Morgan, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Fisherwick-  Place, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 John  Edgar,  D.D., 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Alfred-Sti  eet. 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 George  Beilis, 
 
 •  •• 
 
 *  * 
 
 •  •  •  •  •  • 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Samuel  Dunlop,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Hillhall, 
 
 Lisburn. 
 
 Alexander  Henderson 
 
 )  ••• 
 
 »««  Lis IjU l  Tt y  •••  •  •  • 
 
 Lisburn. 
 
 David  Hamilton,  ... 
 
 i  •  • 
 
 ...  York- Street, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 John  S.  Brown,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Magheragall 
 
 Lisburn. 
 
 W.  D.  Killen,  D.D. 
 
 ••  • 
 
 *  * 
 
 •  •  •  •  •  • 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 A.  Montgomery,  Clerk  Licenser  .Bally  cairn. 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Isaiah  Steen, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 *  « 
 
 •  •  •  •  •  • 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Robert  Wilson, 
 
 »*  • 
 
 *  * 
 
 •  •  •  •  •  • 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 John  Weir, . 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Town  send- Street,... 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Henry  Leebod7,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Ballinderry, 
 
 Lisburn. 
 
 William  Gibson,  Assistant, 
 
 ...  Rosemary -Street,  ... 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Thomas  Watters,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  3 d  Newtownards.... 
 
 Newtownards. 
 
 James  G.  Murphy,  LL.D., 
 
 *  * 
 
 •  •  •  •  •  • 
 
 Belfast, 
 
 Joseph  Mackenzie, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Malone, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 John  Meneely, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Bally  macurret,  ... 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Isaac  Nelson, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  D  one  gall- Sir  tet,  ... 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Robert  Knox,  lAcenser,... 
 
 ...  Linen-hall- Street, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Phineas  Whiteside, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Legacurry, 
 
 Lisburn. 
 
 Hugh  Brown,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Carry  duff, . 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Thomas  Toye, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Gt.  George' s- Street, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 William  Johnston,... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Berry-Street. 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Alexander  Pollock,  Assistant , 
 
 ...  2d  Bally  east  on,  ... 
 
 Ballyclare. 
 
 Robert  Dickson,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Ballysillan, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Edward  T.  Martin, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Dundonald, 
 
 Dundonald. 
 
 Andrew  Crawford, 
 
 •  •• 
 
 ...  Newtownbrtda,  ... 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 John  Lyle, . 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Whiteabbey,  ..t 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Henry  Henderson, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Hoeywood,... 
 
 Holywood. 
 
 Joseph  Barkley, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Carnmoney,  ... 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Edward  Breakey,  ... 
 
 »«  • 
 
 ...  Alfred-Place,  ... 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 •  •• 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  1st  Saintfield, 
 
 Saintfield. 
 
 IV.  CARRICKFERGUS  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February ,  May,  August, 
 
 September ,  and 
 
 November. 
 
 W.  J.  Raphael,  Licenser, 
 
 ...  1st  Bally easton,  ... 
 
 Ballyc’are. 
 
 James  W.  M‘Cay,... 
 
 •  •• 
 
 ...  Ballynure.... 
 
 Ballyclare.  - 
 
 David  Potter, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  2d  Islandmaqee,  ... 
 
 Carrickfergus. 
 
 W.  Campbell,  secundus,  Clerk,...  1st  Islandmugee,  ... 
 
 Carrickfergus. 
 
 Henry  \V.  Molyneaux.  ... 
 
 ...  1st  Larne, ... 
 
 Larne. 
 
 John  Stuart,  Licenser,  ... 
 
 ...  Ballycarry, 
 
 Carrickfergus. 
 
 James  Carmichael, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Cairncastl?, 
 
 Larne. 
 
 Isaac  Adams,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Ballylinney,  ... 
 
 Ballyclare. 
 
 Archibald  Kennedy, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  2d  Larne, 
 
 Larne. 
 
 James  White, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Carrickfergus, 
 
 Carrickfergus. 
 
 James  Whiteford, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ••  lialoo,  •••  ••• 
 
 Larne. 
 
 \ 
 
 \  COMBER  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  second  Tuesday  of  August,  October ,  February ,  and  May. 
 
 James  M‘Cullough, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 ...  Gransha ,  ... 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Andrew  Breakey,  Licenser, 
 
 ...  1st  Killileagh , 
 
 Killi’eagh. 
 
 John  Coulter,  D.  D., 
 
 Licenser 
 
 •••  Gilnahu  /i }  •  ••• 
 
 Dundonald. 
 
Ministers. 
 
 David  Anderson,  ... 
 
 John  Gamble, 
 
 John  Rogers, 
 
 Robert  Gault, 
 
 James  M.  Killen,  Clerk, 
 John  Davis. 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 ...  Killinchy ,  ... 
 
 ...  Bally gnwan, 
 
 ...  2 d  Comber ,  ... 
 
 ...  2d  Kiliileagh, 
 
 ...  ls£  Comber, 
 
 ...  3 d  Ballynahinch,  ... 
 
 VI.  DOWN  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 Killinchy. 
 Comber. 
 Comber. 
 Kiliileagh. 
 Comber . 
 Ballynahinch. 
 
 Aleets  the  second  Tuesday  of  February,  May ,  September  and  November . 
 
 Francis  Dill, 
 
 Joseph  Lowry,  Clerk  Sf  Licenser, 
 John  Shaw,... 
 
 David  Edgar, 
 
 Thomas  Clarke, 
 
 M  uses  Black,  Licenser,  ... 
 William  White,  jun. 
 
 David  Patterson,  ... 
 
 John  M‘Mordie, 
 
 George  H.  Shanks, 
 
 Edward  Stuart,  Assistant, 
 Ringland  Fisher,  ... 
 
 Thomas  M'Afee, . . 
 
 John  Murdoch,  . 
 
 Thomas  Irvine, 
 
 Clough, 
 
 Lissu7  a,  ...  ... 
 
 l&f  Ballynahinch,... 
 2d  Ballynahinch,  ... 
 Magherahamlet,  ... 
 
 Kilmore,  . 
 
 Downpatrick^ 
 
 2d  Saintfield, 
 Seajorde,  ... 
 Boardmdls, 
 
 Clough , 
 
 2d  Killinchy, 
 
 . Ardglass, . 
 
 ...  ...  ...  2d  Dromara, 
 
 ...  ...  ...  Strangford, 
 
 VII.  DROMORE  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Clough,  Down. 
 
 Do  wnpatrick. 
 
 Ballynahinch. 
 
 Ballynahinch. 
 
 Ballynahinch. 
 
 Crossgar,  Down 
 
 Downpatrick. 
 
 Saintfield. 
 
 Clough. 
 
 Saintfield. 
 
 Clough,  Down. 
 
 Killinchy. 
 
 Ardglass. 
 
 Dromore. 
 
 Strangford. 
 
 Meets  the  last  Tuesday  of  February ,  May,  August ,  and  November. 
 
 Lurgan, 
 
 Moira, 
 
 Jst  Dromore, 
 Dromara,  ... 
 Drumlough , 
 Drumbo,  ... 
 Loughaghery, 
 
 Hamilton  Dobbin,... 
 
 William  Moffat,  ... 
 
 James  Collins,  sen  , 
 
 William  Craig, 
 
 •Samuel  Crory, 
 
 Campbell  Blakely,... 
 
 Robert  Moorhead,... 
 
 S.  M.  Dill,  Clerk  Hr  Miss.  Agent, \  rr.,7  ,  , 
 
 and  Licenser,  J  *  * 
 
 Thomas  Greer,  ...  ...  ...  Anahilt , 
 
 John  M‘Kee,  Licenser,  ...  ...  2d  Dromore, 
 
 Thomas  Millar,  Assistant,  ...  Lurgan, 
 
 Robert  S.  Erwin, .  Cargycreavey, 
 
 VIII.  RATHFRILAND  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  Feb.,  May,  and  Aug.,  and  second  Tuesday 
 
 of  October. 
 
 Lurgan. 
 
 Moira. 
 
 Dromore. 
 
 Dromore. 
 
 Dromore. 
 
 Drumbo. 
 
 Hillsborough. 
 
 Hillsborough. 
 
 Hillsborough. 
 
 Dromore. 
 
 Lurgan. 
 
 Anahilt. 
 
 David  M‘Kee,  ...  ... 
 
 Thomas  Tate, 
 
 Thomas  M.  Reid,  Licenser , 
 James  Porter, 
 
 Alexander  Heron,  ... 
 
 George  Leggate,  ... 
 
 Robert  Lockhart,  ... 
 
 Joseph  Dickey,  sen., 
 
 John  Henry  jun.,  ... 
 
 William  Rossborough, 
 Samuel  J.  Smith,  Clerk, 
 James  Steen,  ...  ... 
 
 Anaghlone, 
 
 2d  Rathfriland, 
 Drumgooland, 
 D  umlee,  ... 
 Bullyroney, 
 Kilkinamurry , 
 Hilltown,  ... 
 
 3 d  Rathfriland, 
 Leitrim, 
 
 1st  Rathfriland, 
 Newcastle, 
 Clonduff,  ... 
 
 Banbridge. 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 Rathfriland, 
 
 Castlewellan. 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 Castlewellan. 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 Castlewellan. 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
Ministers. 
 
 Congregations.  Post  Towns. 
 
 A,slslan‘  an'JUd  Hath f,  Hand,  ...  Ratkfriland. 
 
 Samuel  Edgar,  .  Brookvale, .  Rathfriland. 
 
 James  Donaldson,  ...  ...  ...  Castlewellan ,  ...  Castlewelian. 
 
 IX.  TEMPLE  PATRICK  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  ‘he  first  Tuesday  of  February,  May,  August,  Sept.,  and  Nov. 
 
 Thomas  Reid,  Licenser, 
 William  Wallace,  ... 
 
 Joseph  M‘Kee, 
 
 John  Carson, 
 
 John  M‘Millan, 
 
 Alexander  Crawford, 
 
 Alexander  C.  Canning, 
 
 Samuel  S.  Allisou, 
 
 Charles  Morrison,... 
 
 William  Magill, 
 
 Thomas  M.  Morrow,  Licenser, 
 
 2d  Randalstown,  ... 
 2d  Donegore, 
 Ki/lead, 
 Templepatrick , 
 
 Lyle- hdl,  ... 
 lsf  Randalstown,.,, 
 Crumlin,  ... 
 ls£  Donegore, 
 Antrim , 
 
 Dnndrod,  ...  ... 
 
 Muckamore, 
 
 Rand.’dstown. 
 
 Templepatrick. 
 
 Antrim. 
 
 Templepatrick. 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Randalstown. 
 
 Crumlin. 
 
 Templepatrick. 
 
 Antrim. 
 
 Crumlin. 
 
 Antrim. 
 
 IV.  SV2S025  or  DSEEY  AND  OMAGH. 
 
 Rev.  William  M‘Clure,  Moderator;  Rev.  Matthew  Wilson,  Clerk. 
 
 I.  DERRY  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February,  May,  August ,  and  third  Tuesday 
 
 of  October. 
 
 Richard  Dill,  primus,  ... 
 
 Samuel  Craig,  . 
 
 James  Crawford,  ... 
 
 Reuben  L.  Rodgers,  ... 
 Robert  Gray,  Clerk, 
 
 William  M'Clure,  Colleague, 
 James  Denham,  Miss.  Agent, 
 
 Knowhead, 
 Cross-roads, 
 2d  De/ry,  ... 
 Carndonagh, 
 Burt, 
 
 ]  st  Derry, ... 
 3 d  Deny,  ... 
 
 Henry  Wallace,  Colleague ,  Licenser  1st  Derry, 
 
 John  Canning,  lAcenter , 
 Samuel  Armour.  ... 
 Andrew  Clements,.,. 
 William  Brown,  tertiu9, 
 M.  Dill  Reid, 
 
 John  Mackay, 
 
 Andrew  Long, 
 
 Mulin, 
 
 Inch, 
 Moville, 
 Buncrana,... 
 4th  Derry,... 
 Fcihan, 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Derry, 
 
 Carudonagh. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Malm. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Moville. 
 
 Buncrana, 
 
 Derry, 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 ...  Monreagh , .. 
 
 II.  DONEGALL  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Wednesday  of  February,  May,  August ,  and  October. 
 
 James  Steel,  Clerk  licenser,, 
 Samuel  Thompson,  Licenser , 
 William  Niblock,  ...  •  ... 
 
 John  Crockett, 
 
 John  M‘Auiey, 
 
 John  Armstrong,  sen.,  License 
 Joseph  Love,  ...  ... 
 
 Andrew  Lowry,  . . 
 
 Simon  Nelson, 
 
 1st  Stranorlar , 
 l.v£  D  negall , 
 2d  Donegall, 
 1st  Castlederg, 
 2d  Stranorlar, 
 2d  Castlederg , 
 Killeter, 
 Ballyshannon, 
 
 Stranorlar. 
 
 Donegall. 
 
 Donegal!. 
 
 Castlederg. 
 
 Stranorlar. 
 
 Castlederg. 
 
 Castlederg. 
 
 Ballyshannon. 
 
 Pettigo. 
 
 Pettigo, 
 
 III.  GLENDERMOT  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February,  May,  August,  and  October. 
 
 James  Alison,  ...  ...  ...  Cumber,  ...  ...  Derry. 
 
 William  Monteitli,.,,  ...  ...  ls£  Glendermot ,  ...  Derry. 
 
48  LIST  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 Henry  Carson,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 Marshal  Moore,  Clerk  and  Miss. 
 
 Agent ,  1 A  censer, 
 
 Thomas  Ellison,  licenser, 
 
 Francis  J.  Porter,... 
 
 Samuel  T.  Wray,  Licenser , 
 
 John  Monteith, 
 
 William  Brown,  secundus, 
 
 Moses  Chambers,  ... 
 
 William  J.  M‘Connell, 
 
 Alexander  Buchanan,  Assistant , 
 
 Congregations’ 
 2d  Glendermot, 
 
 j-  Faughenvale , 
 
 Banagher,  ... 
 
 2d  Donagheady , 
 lsi  Donagheady , 
 l.$£  Donemana, 
 Upper  Cumber , 
 1 .  eckpatrick , 
 Gortnesiy,  ... 
 ls£  Glendermot , 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Dungiven. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Strabune. 
 
 Donemana. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Strabane. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 Derry. 
 
 IV.  LETTERKENNY  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  th-e  second  Wednesday  of  February,  May ,  August,  and  Nov. 
 
 Joseph  Lyttle,  ...  ... 
 
 Samuel  Gamble,  D. D.,  ... 
 
 Andrew  Spratt, 
 
 Alexander  Rentoul, 
 
 David  Reid, 
 
 John  Brown,  jun.,  Miss.  Agent,... 
 Robert  Anderson,  sen.,  ... 
 
 Sarr  pson  Jack,  ...  ... 
 
 Robert  White,  Clerk  Licenser, 
 Moses  Houston,  Assis.  fy  Licenser, 
 James  Reid,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 Matthew  Wi'son . . 
 
 Oliver  Leitch, 
 
 Patrick  Hay, 
 
 Francis  M‘Clure, 
 
 Nathaniel  P. 
 
 ls£  Letterkenny ,  ...  Letterkenny. 
 2d  Ramelton,  ...  Ramelton. 
 
 2d  Letterkenny ,  ...  Letterkenny. 
 
 Letterkenny. 
 Dunfanaghy. 
 Letterkenny. 
 Ramullan. 
 Letterkenny. 
 Milford, 
 Letterkenny. 
 Ramelton. 
 Ramelton, 
 Letterkenny. 
 Ramelton. 
 Dunfanaghy. 
 Letterkenny. 
 
 Rogers, 
 
 2d  Bay, 
 Dunfanaghy , 
 
 1  st  Ray, 
 Ramullan,  ... 
 Trenta, 
 
 Milford,  ... 
 
 1  st  I.etterkenny, 
 1  st  Ramelton , 
 
 3 d  Ramelton, 
 
 3d  Letterkenny, 
 Fannet, 
 Carigart,  ... 
 Kilmacrenan, 
 
 V.  NE WTO WN LIMA VADY  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  last  Tuesday  of  January,  April,  July,  and  October 
 
 Richard  Dill,  secundus,  ... 
 
 Samuel  Butler, 
 
 David  Lynch,  Licenser,  ... 
 
 Samuel  Templeton,  ... 
 
 James  F.  Irvine,  ... 
 
 John  Wilson,  Clerk , 
 
 George  Steen,  Miss.  Agent,  ... 
 Joseph  Gibson, 
 
 William  M ‘Hinch,... 
 
 Alexander  Gilmore, 
 
 Thomas  Meharry,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 Archibald  Hunter,... 
 
 Adam  Magill,  Licenser,  ... 
 Nathaniel  M‘Auley  Brown, 
 
 VI.  OMAGH 
 
 Bally  kelly, ... 
 Magilligan, 
 Derramore , 
 Balteagh ,  ... 
 
 Lt  irgy,  . 
 
 N.limivady,  ... 
 2d  N.limivady,  ... 
 Scriggan,  ...  ... 
 
 lsi  Dungiven, 
 
 2d  Dungiven, 
 
 Myroe }  . 
 
 *  * 
 
 •  *  • 
 
 Boveva ,  ... 
 Diumachose , 
 
 PRESBYTERY. 
 
 N.limavady. 
 
 N.limivady. 
 
 N.limivady. 
 
 N.limivady. 
 
 N.limivady. 
 
 N.limivady. 
 
 N.limivady. 
 
 Dungiven. 
 
 Dungiven. 
 
 Dungiven. 
 
 N.limivady. 
 
 N.limivady. 
 
 Dungiven. 
 
 N.limivady. 
 
 Meets  the  second  Tuesday  of  February,  May,  August, 
 Lewis  Brown,  ...  ...  ...  Sixmilecross , 
 
 James  \l‘Clintock,...  ...  ...  Crossroads , 
 
 David  Gilkie,  ...  ...  ...  2d  Omagh,...  ... 
 
 Samuel  Cuthbertson,  ...  ...  lsi  Omagh,  ... 
 
 John  Hamilton,  Sen.  Assistant,...  Crossroads ,  ... 
 
 A.  Armstrong,  Clerk  Miss.  Agt.  Clogherney , 
 
 and  November 
 Omagh. 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 Toronto, Canada 
 Omagh. 
 
 Omagh. 
 
LIST  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY. 
 
 49 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Andrew  Graham,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 Newtownparry, 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 John  Arnold,  Assistant,  Licenser, 
 
 1  st  Omagh, 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 James  Reid  Dill,  ... 
 
 Dromore, . . 
 
 Omagh, 
 
 Robert  Chambers,  ... 
 
 Fintona,  ... 
 
 Fintona. 
 
 John.  Porter, 
 
 2d  Ballynahatty ,  ... 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 William  Hamilton,... 
 
 Edenderry, 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 Josias  Mitchell,  Assistant,  ... 
 
 2d  Omagh, 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 John  •••  ••• 
 
 Gi'lygooley, 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 Matthew  Logan,  Licenser ,  ... 
 
 Gortin . 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 John  Houston,  Licenser.... 
 
 Is*  Ballynahatty,... 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 Thomas  Johnston,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 Thos.  William  Junk,  Assistant,... 
 
 Badoney ,  ... 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 Sixmilecross, 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 John  Davison,  ••• 
 
 Drumquin,... 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 William  S.  Guy,  ... 
 
 Lowtherstown, 
 
 Omagh. 
 
 VII.  RAPHOE  PRESBYTERY. 
 Meets  the  second  Tuesday  of  February,  May ,  August 
 
 ',  and  October. 
 
 John  Wray,  Licenser,  ...  ... 
 
 Convoy, 
 
 Raphoe. 
 
 John  Leckey,  Clerk , 
 
 ls£  Ballylennon,  ... 
 
 Raphoe. 
 
 William  Scott,  Licenser,... 
 
 Newtowncunningham 
 
 ,,  Derry. 
 
 John  P»  Dickcjj  •••  •••  ••• 
 
 Cdrnone,  ... 
 
 Raphoe. 
 
 Samuel  Stewart,  Licenser, 
 
 AU 
 
 A  -l  L  1/  j  •••  •••  •  •• 
 
 Castlefin. 
 
 Joseph  M‘Conaghy,  ... 
 
 St.  Johnston , 
 
 Derry. 
 
 William  M‘Crea,  ... 
 
 Ballindreat, 
 
 Strabane. 
 
 John  Thompson,  ... 
 
 Baphoe,  . 
 
 Raphoe. 
 
 Alexander  Caldwell, 
 
 Donoughmore, 
 
 Killygordon. 
 
 VIII.  STRABANE  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 M 
 
 J 
 
 Meets  the  first  Wednesday  of  February ,  May,  August, 
 
 and  November. 
 
 Andrew  Maxwell,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 2d  Ardstraw , 
 
 Castlederg. 
 
 Robert  Reid,  •••  ••• 
 
 2d  Donemana, 
 
 Newtonstewart. 
 
 Matthew  Clarke,  ... 
 
 ls£  Ardstraw,  ... 
 
 Strabane. 
 
 James  Budd,  Clerk  and  Licenser, 
 
 Clady,  . 
 
 Strabane. 
 
 John  Moore, 
 
 Glenelly ,  ... 
 
 Newtonstewart. 
 
 James  Alexander,  Licenser, 
 
 Douglass,  ... 
 
 Newtonstewart.  ( 
 
 Alex.  P.  Goudy,  Miss.  Agent,  ... 
 
 ]st  Strabane,  ... 
 
 Strabane. 
 
 George  Hanson,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 2d  Ballylennon,  ... 
 
 Raphoe. 
 
 John  APConsi^hyj  •••  ••• 
 
 Urney, 
 
 Strabane. 
 
 Francis  Little,  •••  •••  ••• 
 
 2d  Newtonstewart , 
 
 Newtonstewart. 
 
 John  Carter, 
 
 Is?  Newtonstewart, 
 
 Newtonstewart. 
 
 William  A.  Russell,  . . 
 
 2d  Strabane,  ... 
 
 Strabane. 
 
 1 
 
 V.  SYNOD  OF  DUBLIN. 
 
 Rev.  Patrick  White,  Moderator;  Rev.  James  Beattv,  Clerk. 
 
 I.  ATHLONE  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Wednesday  of  February ,  May,  August,  and  November. 
 
 Alexander  Gibson,  ...  ... 
 
 Mullingar,  ... 
 
 Mullingar. 
 
 E.  H.  Alien,  Clerk  and  Licenser, 
 
 Athlone,  . 
 
 Athlone. 
 
 Samuel  M‘Cutcheon,  Licenser,  ... 
 
 Longford,  ... 
 
 Longford, 
 
 William  Grotty,  Missionary, 
 
 Roundstone, 
 
 Galway. 
 
 John  Edmunds,  Missionary,  ... 
 
 Tally  %  im  ••• 
 
 Granard. 
 
 John  M'Cubbin, . 
 
 Corboy . 
 
 Ed^eworthstown 
 
 Bally  nacargy. 
 
 - r.  .  .  ■  ■■  ■  ■  .  ,  r 
 
 John  Boyd,  Licenser ,  ...  ... 
 
 Moyvore, . 
 
 E 
 
50 
 
 LIST  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 William  Adair,  Licenser , 
 S.  Caldwell, 
 
 Congregations.  Post  Towns. 
 
 ...  Galway „  ...  ...  Galway. 
 
 ...  Ballinasloe,  ...  Ballinasloe. 
 
 ...  ...  ...  Mountmellick,  ...  Mountmellick. 
 
 II.  BAILIE  BOROUGH  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Bailieborough. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February,  August  and  October ,  and  second 
 
 Tuesday  of  May. 
 
 Patrick  White,  Miss.  Agent, 
 
 William  Bell, 
 
 John  King,  Clerk  and  Licenser... 
 
 James  Bones,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 Thomas  Gibson,  ...  ... 
 
 James  Clarke, 
 
 John  Parr,  Licenser,  ...  ... 
 
 Randal  M‘Collum,  ... 
 
 John  Ritchie,  ...  ... 
 
 James  Armstrong,  ... 
 
 Henry  S.  M‘Kee,  Licenser, 
 
 Bailieborough. 
 
 Virginia. 
 
 Cootehill. 
 
 Carrickmacross. 
 
 Bailieborough. 
 
 1st  Bailieborough , 
 
 2d  Bailieborough, 
 
 Bellasis, 
 
 1  st  Cootehill, 
 
 Carrickmaclim,  . 
 
 Seafin, 
 
 Corlea,  Shantonagh,  Castleblayney. 
 Gleslic,  ...  ...  Shercock. 
 
 Bally jamesduff,  ...  Ballyjamesduff. 
 Ervey,  ...  ...  Kingscourt. 
 
 Killucan,  ...  ...  Killucan. 
 
 III.  CONNAUGHT  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  second  Tuesday  of  February,  May,  August,  and  November. 
 
 David  Rodgers,  Licenser, 
 
 James  Heron,  Clerk,  Licenser,  ... 
 John  Hamilton,  jun.,  Licenser , 
 James  Fleming,  ...  ...  ... 
 
 David  Adair,  ...  . 
 
 Ihomas  Armstrong, 
 
 Michael  Brannigan,  Missionary, 
 
 Killala, 
 
 Sligo, 
 
 Turlough,  .. 
 Ballymoate, 
 Westport,  ., 
 
 Ballina, 
 
 *  * 
 
 Killala. 
 
 Sligo. 
 
 Castlebar. 
 
 Ballymoate. 
 
 Westport. 
 
 Ballina 
 
 *  * 
 
 IV.  CORK  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Tuesday  of  February,  May,  August,  and  November. 
 
 John  Poole,  .... 
 
 John  Dill,  Clerk  Licenser,  .. 
 
 James  Gailey, 
 
 Robert  M‘Ewen,  ... 
 
 William  Chesnut,  Missionary,  .. 
 
 * 
 
 Q 
 
 * 
 
 * 
 
 * 
 
 Lisrmoie,  ... 
 
 ...  Lismore. 
 
 Clonmel,  ... 
 
 ...  Clonmel. 
 
 Cove, 
 
 ...  Cove. 
 
 Bandon, 
 
 ...  Bandon. 
 
 Tralee , 
 
 ...  Tralee. 
 
 M  illown,  ... 
 
 ...  Miltown. 
 
 Cork, 
 
 ..  Cork. 
 
 V.  DUBLIN  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  first  Wednesday  of  February,  May,  August,  and  November. 
 
 [i  James  Carlile,  D.D.,  Colleague, 
 
 Sami.  Simpson,  Colleague,  Clk.... 
 
 W.  B.  Kirkpatrick,  Colleague, \ 
 
 Miss.  Agent,  and  Licenser ,  J 
 R.  Dill,  tertius ,  Colleague , 
 
 William  Wilson,  ... 
 
 D.  II.  Creighton . 
 
 John  Dunlop, 
 
 John  Armstrong,  jun. 
 
 Thomas  Logan,  Licenser, 
 
 Joseph  W.  Hunter, 
 
 David  M‘Taggart,  Licenser , 
 
 Joshua  W.  Collins,  ... 
 
 John  P.  Bond,  . 
 
 John  Powell,  Assistant,  ... 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 Mary's  Abbey, 
 
 Parsonstown 
 
 Usher's  Quay , 
 
 Dublin. 
 
 Mary's  Abbey, 
 
 Dublin. 
 
 Usher's  Quay , 
 
 Dublin. 
 
 Gloucester -  Street, . . . 
 
 Dublin. 
 
 Bray,  . 
 
 Bray. 
 
 Stratford, . 
 
 Baltinglass. 
 
 ILingstown, 
 
 Kingstown. 
 
 Drogheda ,  ... 
 
 Drogheda. 
 
 Adelaide  Road,  ... 
 
 Dublin. 
 
 Carlow,  . 
 
 Carlow. 
 
 Kilkenny, . 
 
 Kilkenny, 
 
 Wexford ,  ... 
 
 Wexford. 
 
 Bray.  . 
 
 Bray. 
 
 Birr,  . 
 
 Birr. 
 
VI.  NEWRY  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Meets  the  second  Tuesday  of  February ,  April ,  June ,  August,  October, 
 
 and  December. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 William  M‘Govvan, 
 
 John  West,  Licenser,  ... 
 Robert  M‘C!ean,  ... 
 Alexander  Henry, ... 
 
 Robert  Morrison,  ... 
 
 James  Beatty,  Licenser,  ... 
 James  Shields, 
 
 William  M‘Aluter, 
 
 Alexander  Strain,  ... 
 
 George  Nesbit, 
 
 James  A.  Canning,  Licenser , 
 William  Stevenson, 
 
 John  D.  Martin,  ... 
 
 Samuel  Priestly,  _ , 
 
 Robert  R.  Lindsay, 
 
 Samuel  Burnside,  ... 
 
 Abraham  Irvine,  ... 
 
 Samuel  J.  Moore,  ... 
 
 John  Dodd,  Licenser , 
 
 James  Moran,  . 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 Mountnorris, 
 
 2d  JS.tonhamilton, 
 2d  Drumbanagher , 
 Kingsmills, 
 Markethill , 
 
 Dundalk ,  ... 
 
 ♦  *  * 
 
 •  •  •  •  •  • 
 
 Clarke’s -bridge,  .. 
 Cremore,  ... 
 Kilkeel, 
 
 Moutne, 
 
 Ryans, 
 
 Tullyallen, 
 
 Pointzpass, 
 
 Drumbanagher, 
 Annalong,  ... 
 Custlebellingham, . . . 
 Donaghmore, 
 
 2d  Neicry, . 
 
 ls£  Newry, 
 
 W arrenpoint, 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 Mountnorris. 
 Newtonhamilton 
 Newry. 
 
 Newry. 
 
 Markethill. 
 
 Dundalk. 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 Newtonhamilton 
 
 Pointzpass. 
 
 Kilkeel. 
 
 Kilkeel. 
 
 Newry. 
 
 Markethill. 
 
 Pointzpass. 
 
 Newry. 
 
 Kilkeel. 
 
 Newry. 
 
 Newry. 
 
 Newry  - 
 Newry. 
 Warrenpoint. 
 
 >  i 
 
 \  i 
 : 
 
 1 
 
 !i 
 
 ii 
 
 RATIAWAR  (XWDZA)  PHE  SBYTE  KY. 
 
 James  Glasgow,  ... 
 Adam  D.  Glasgow, 
 James  M‘K?e, 
 
 Robert  Montgomery, 
 James  Henry  Speers, 
 James  Wallace, 
 
 Rajkote, 
 Rajkote,  ... 
 Gogo, 
 
 Poorbunder, 
 
 Poorbunder , 
 
 *  * 
 
 Rajkote. 
 
 Rajkote. 
 
 Katiawar. 
 
 Katiawar. 
 
 Katiawar. 
 
 *  * 
 
 Total  number  of  Ministers .  495 
 
 Total  number  of  Congregations .  467 
 
 THE  FOLLOWING  CANDIDATES  FOR  LICENSE  WERE  EXAMINED  AND  APPRO¬ 
 VED  BY  THE  ASSEMBLY’S  THEOLOGICAL  EXAMINATION  COMMITTEE,  IN 
 OCTOBER,  1846. 
 
 Presbytery. 
 
 Belfast, 
 
 Bailie  borough, 
 
 Coleraine, 
 
 Dublin, 
 
 /  Do. 
 
 I.etterkenny, . . 
 Monaghan,  .. 
 
 Name. 
 
 Samuel  A.  Hamilton. 
 Robert  W.  Fleming. 
 Samuel  Finlay. 
 
 John  Hutchinson. 
 Joseph  Keiteland. 
 Alexander  Pinkerton. 
 John  Erskiue. 
 
 Presbytery. 
 
 Monaghan, 
 
 Magherafelt, 
 
 Do. 
 
 Newry, 
 
 Uathfriland, 
 
 Do. 
 
 Name. 
 
 Alexander  Farley. 
 William  Simpson. 
 William  Jamison. 
 David  Kennedy. 
 Johu  Mecredy. 
 Janies  Martin. 
 
 DATES  OF  APPOINTMENTS  MADE  BY  THE  ASSEMBLY  FOR  1847. 
 
 February  3. 
 March 
 April 
 
 Wednesday,  Board  of  Missionary  Directors. 
 
 3.  Wednesday,  Annual  Meeting  of  Synod  of  Ulster’s  Widows’  Fund  contributors. 
 7.  Wednesday,  Board  of  Missionary  Directors. 
 
 20.  Tuesday,...  Presbyterian  Synod  of  England  at  Sunderland. 
 
 May  20.  Thursday,...  General  Assembly  of  the  Free  Church  of  Scotland  at  Edinburgh. 
 
 June  2.  Wednesday,  Board  of  Missionary  Directors. 
 
 ,,  22.  Tuesday,...  Report  of  Synods  and  Presbyteries  to  be  received  at  Ball  ymoney. 
 
 July  5.  Monday,...  Elders’ Commissions  to  be  received  at  Belfast. 
 
 ,,'  6.  Tuesday,...  General  Assembly  in  May  Street  Church  Belfast. 
 
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 LIST  OF 
 
 LICENTIATES  &C. 
 
 1 
 
 LICENTIATES  AND  ORDAINED 
 
 MINISTERS 
 
 UNDER  CARE  OF  ASSEMBLY. 
 
 Presbytery.  Licentiates.  Post  Towns. 
 
 Presbytery.  Licentiates. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 Ahoghill,  ..  James  Andrews,  Portglenone. 
 
 Down, 
 
 ..  Wm.  Cleland, 
 
 Crossgar,  Down. 
 
 do.  ..  Andrews.  Kerr,  Ballymena. 
 
 do. 
 
 . .  Samuel  Mateer, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Ards,  ..  M  M'Murray,  Bangor. 
 
 Dromore,  , .  Hugh  Magill, 
 
 Dromoi  e. 
 
 Armagh,  ..  James  Sinclair,  Armagh. 
 
 do. 
 
 . .  Thos.  Patterson, 
 
 Anahilt. 
 
 do.  ..  A.  M'Gaughey,  Armagh. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  Ed.  Stevenson, 
 
 Hillsborough. 
 
 Balieborough,  Patrick  White,  Baliebjrough. 
 
 do. 
 
 . .  Thomas  Black, 
 
 Dromara. 
 
 do.  ..  William  Hogg,  Balieborough. 
 
 Dublin, 
 
 ..  R.  Boyle,  LL.D. 
 
 Dttblin. 
 
 Ballibay,  ..  John  Whitsitt,  Castleblaney. 
 
 Dungannon,  Alex.  Clements, 
 
 Dungannon. 
 
 do.  ..  Jno.  Dondalson,  Castle  blarney. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  William  Orr, 
 
 DungaunoiL, 
 
 do.  ..  And.  M‘Aldin,  Newbliss. 
 
 do. 
 
 . .  Robt.  Kennedy.  Dungannon. 
 
 i  Banbridge,  ..  J aiu>  s  Sluart,  Waringstown. 
 
 Glendermot,  C.  Donnell, 
 
 Derry. 
 
 do.  ..  R.  M'Alister,  Longhbrickland. 
 
 Letterkenny,  W.  Montgomery  Letterkenny. 
 
 do.  ..  Wm.  Graham,  Banbridge. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  Jos.  Gallagher, 
 
 Ramelton. 
 
 do.  ..  Isaac  Patterson,  Rathfriland. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  Thos.  Leckev, 
 
 M. ennningham. 
 
 do.  ..  II.  Hutchinson.  Banbridge 
 
 • 
 
 Magherafelt,  Robert  Clarke. 
 
 T’obermore. 
 
 do.  ..  Henry  M‘E 
 
 wen,  Dromore. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  Jas.  A.  Robson, 
 
 Tobermore. 
 
 Belfast,  ..  William  Hart,  Belfast. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  William  Wiudel. 
 
 Maghera. 
 
 do.  . .  George  Shaw,  Belfast. 
 
 Monaghan,  ..  James  Porter, 
 
 Monaghan. 
 
 do.  ..  William  M'Kee,  Saintfield. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  William  Bell, 
 
 Clones. 
 
 do.  . .  John  Dougan,  Belfast. 
 
 Newry, 
 
 ..  Ja«.  B.  Bittles, 
 
 Pointzpass. 
 
 do.  Win.  H.  Horner,  Belfast. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  And.  Marshall, 
 
 Donaghmore. 
 
 do.  ..  Charles  Gillis.  Belfast. 
 
 N.limivady, . .  Arch.  Hunter, 
 
 Dungiven. 
 
 do.  ..  Jas.  K.  Clarke,  Ballymoney. 
 
 do. 
 
 . .  Samuel  Black, 
 
 N.townlimivady. 
 
 do.  ..  Jos.  Macdonald.  Belfast. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  William  Gibson, 
 
 Dungiven. 
 
 j  Carrickfergus,  A.  Hay  Barklie,  Carrickfergus, 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  Hugh  Morrison, 
 
 Ballykelly. 
 
 Clogher,  . .  Andrew  \\  alker,  Augher. 
 
 Omagh, 
 
 . .  D.  Clements, 
 
 Beragh,  Omagh. 
 
 Coleraine,  ..  James  l  ynn,  Coleraine, 
 
 do.  ..  David  Dunlop,  Coleraine. 
 
 do. 
 
 . .  James  Porter, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Raphoe, 
 
 . .  Charles  Allen, 
 
 Strabane. 
 
 do.  ..  Thos.  Kennedy,  Coleraine. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  Joseph  Wilson, 
 
 Con  voy*.  Raphoe 
 
 do.  ..  D.  Hanson, 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Rathfriland...  Mat.  M‘Auley. 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 do.  ..  Henry  M*Credy,  Ballinamore. 
 
 do. 
 
 . .  John  M'Auley, 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 do.  ..  William  Smith,  Garvagh. 
 
 do. 
 
 . .  A.  J.  M'Auley, 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 do.  ..  John  Brown,  Garvagh. 
 
 do.  * 
 
 ..  William  Jordan, 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 do  . .  James  Gilmour,  Garvagh. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  Andrew  Morrow, 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 Comber,  . .  Jarnps  Field,  Killileagh. 
 
 Route, 
 
 ..  James  Forsythe, 
 
 Dervock. 
 
 Derry,  . .  W.  T.  Canning,  Belfast. 
 
 Donegall,  .  Kobt.  MJCreery,  Donegall. 
 
 Tyrone, 
 
 . .  Wm.  Fleming, 
 
 Cookstown. 
 
 do. 
 
 ..  John  Flarkness, 
 
 Moneymore. 
 
 Down,  ..  Arch.  Lowry,  Crossgar,  Down, 
 
 do.  . .  Gawn  Campbell,  Crossgar,  Down. 
 
 do. 
 
 . .  David  Ferguson, 
 
 Moneymore. 
 
 COLLECTIONS  FROM  PRESBYTERIES  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY  EOR  1846. 
 
 Presbyteries. 
 
 Home  Mission. 
 
 Foreign  M  ission 
 
 Jewish  Mission. 
 
 Total. 
 
 Ahoghill, . 
 
 £20  4  9 
 
 £17 
 
 19  0 
 
 £13  8  6 
 
 £51 
 
 12  3 
 
 Ards, . 
 
 66  15  11 
 
 54 
 
 9  6 
 
 58  19  0 
 
 180 
 
 4  5 
 
 Armagh . 
 
 42  12  1 0 
 
 39 
 
 5  7 
 
 28  18  2 
 
 110 
 
 16  7 
 
 Athloue . 
 
 13  3  5 
 
 15 
 
 0  5 
 
 12  3  6 
 
 40 
 
 7  4 
 
 Balieborough, . 
 
 33  7  0 
 
 29 
 
 1  2 
 
 26  7  (>i 
 
 88 
 
 15  2J 
 
 Ballibay, . 
 
 ‘  25  2  1 
 
 17 
 
 1  8 
 
 212  9 
 
 63 
 
 6  f> 
 
 Ballymena, . 
 
 Banbridge, . 
 
 82  10  10 
 
 82 
 
 10  6 
 
 65  9  7 
 
 230 
 
 10  11 
 
 63  4  1 
 
 68 
 
 14  7 
 
 46  11  7j 
 
 178 
 
 10  3iV 
 
 Belfast, . 
 
 546  7  6 
 
 621 
 
 12  4 
 
 372  0  3j 
 
 1540 
 
 o  14 
 
 Carrickfergus, . 
 
 40  5  6 
 
 55 
 
 2  8 
 
 47  15  7 
 
 143 
 
 3  9  * 
 
 Cavan,. . . 
 
 8  0  2 
 
 4 
 
 6  7 
 
 5  1  6 
 
 17 
 
 8  3 
 
 Clogher . 
 
 17  5  0 
 
 12 
 
 4  9 
 
 10  10  8 
 
 40 
 
 0  5 
 
 Coleraine . 
 
 85  3  9 
 
 74 
 
 3  2 
 
 56  4  0 
 
 215 
 
 10  11 
 
 Comber . 
 
 43  7  2 
 
 33 
 
 5  9 
 
 29  14  7 
 
 106 
 
 7  6 
 
 Connaught, . 
 
 4  16  0 
 
 6 
 
 4  9 
 
 4  9  9 
 
 15 
 
 10  6 
 
 Cork . 
 
 31  1  13 
 
 16 
 
 17  0 
 
 10  18  6 
 
 58 
 
 16  9 
 
 Derrv . 
 
 149  I  0 
 
 125 
 
 16  6 
 
 105  4  3 
 
 330 
 
 2  7 
 
 Donegall, . 
 
 17  1  16 
 
 18 
 
 18  7 
 
 14  19  11 
 
 51 
 
 0  0 
 
 Down, . 
 
 60  0  1 
 
 40 
 
 4  6 
 
 25  3  11 
 
 125 
 
 9  4 
 
 Dromore, . 
 
 68  9  1 
 
 44 
 
 19  3* 
 
 39  4  8 
 
 152 
 
 13 
 
 Dublin . 
 
 144  2  2 
 
 111 
 
 12  7 
 
 25  3  11 
 
 280 
 
 18  8 
 
 Dungannon, . 
 
 24  14  0 
 
 21 
 
 19  6 
 
 13  19  0 
 
 60 
 
 12  6 
 
 Glendermot . 
 
 31  6  4 
 
 30 
 
 15  9 
 
 32  14  4 
 
 94 
 
 16  5 
 
 Letterkenny, . 
 
 36  10  8 
 
 32 
 
 4  10 
 
 33  3  14 
 
 101 
 
 19  54 
 
 1  Magherafelt, . 
 
 27  14  7 
 
 40 
 
 3  9 
 
 33  7  2 
 
 101 
 
 5  6 
 
 Monaghan, . 
 
 27  6  2 
 
 29 
 
 9  11 
 
 27  5  3 
 
 84 
 
 1  4 
 
 j  .  Newry, . 
 
 94  14  6 
 
 94 
 
 9  1 
 
 72  19  4 
 
 262 
 
 2  11 
 
 Newtownlimivady, 
 
 25  11  10 
 
 37 
 
 13  1 
 
 34  17  8 
 
 99 
 
 2  7 
 
 Omagh, . . 
 
 34  10  2 
 
 27 
 
 18  6 
 
 23  9  2 
 
 85 
 
 17  10 
 
 Raphoe, . 
 
 33  8  5 
 
 31 
 
 14  0 
 
 31  5  7 
 
 96 
 
 8  0 
 
 j,  Rathfriland, . 
 
 43  8  3 
 
 48 
 
 4  2 
 
 41  1  2j 
 
 132 
 
 13  7* 
 
 Route, . 
 
 1  3 
 
 .  39 
 
 19  8 
 
 43  6  2 
 
 124 
 
 7  1 
 
 Strabane, . 
 
 48  17  4 
 
 38 
 
 17  5 
 
 30  0  7 
 
 117 
 
 15  4 
 
 Templepatrick,. , . . 
 
 34  3  5 
 
 35 
 
 10  3 
 
 30  0  5£ 
 
 57  19  10i 
 
 99 
 
 14  H 
 
 Tyrone, . 
 
 61  11  2 
 
 61 
 
 7  6 
 
 180 
 
 18  6* 
 
 2128  0  10 
 
 2059 
 
 18  3J 
 
 1525  1  5£ 
 
 5713 
 
 0  7 
 
ORDINATIONS,  INSTALLATIONS,  AND  DEATHS.  53 
 
 LIST  OF  MINISTERS  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMRLY  OF  THE  PRESBYTERIAN 
 CHURCH  IN  IRELAND,  ORDAINED,  FOR  THE  YEAR  ENDING  1st  JULY,  lF4f>. 
 
 No. 
 
 Name. 
 
 Congregation. 
 
 Presbytery. 
 
 County. 
 
 Date. 
 
 1 
 
 Andrew  Long,  . . 
 
 Monreagh, 
 
 Derry, 
 
 Donegal], 
 
 24  July,  1845. 
 
 2 
 
 Samuel  Megaw,  . . 
 
 Ballvcraiuey,  . . 
 
 Ards, 
 
 •  . 
 
 Down,  ..  .. 
 
 19  Aug, 
 
 3 
 
 Thomas  Witherow, 
 
 Maghera, 
 
 Magherafelt, 
 
 •  • 
 
 Derry,  . . 
 
 1  Oct. 
 
 4 
 
 John  Dodd, 
 
 2d  Newry, 
 
 Newry, 
 
 •  • 
 
 Down . 
 
 13  Oct.  . . 
 
 5 
 
 Daniel  T.  Boyd,. . 
 
 Boveedy, 
 
 Akoghill,  . . 
 
 .  . 
 
 Antrim,.. 
 
 13  Nov.  .. 
 
 6 
 
 N.  M‘A.  Browne, 
 
 Drumachose,  . . 
 
 Newtowulimavady, 
 
 Derry,  .. 
 
 25  Nov . 
 
 7 
 
 Edward  Breaky, . . 
 
 Aifred-Place,  . . 
 
 Belfast,  •• 
 
 ♦  • 
 
 Antrim, . . 
 
 2  Dec. 
 
 8 
 
 Thomas  Irvine,  . . 
 
 Strangford, 
 
 Down,  . . 
 
 •  • 
 
 Down, 
 
 9  Dec. 
 
 9 
 
 William  Adair,  .. 
 
 Galway, 
 
 Athlone,  . . 
 
 .. 
 
 Westmeath, 
 
 28  Jan.  1846. 
 
 10 
 
 William  A.  Russel, 
 
 2d  Strabane,  . . 
 
 Strabane, . . 
 
 Tyrone, 
 
 30  Jan. 
 
 11 
 
 William  S.  Guy, 
 
 Lowcrstown,  . . 
 
 Omagh,  . . 
 
 *  * 
 
 Tyrone, 
 
 19  Feb. 
 
 12 
 
 Samuel  Hamilton, 
 
 Conlig,  . . 
 
 Ards,  . . 
 
 Down,  . . 
 
 24  Feb. 
 
 13 
 
 John  Moran, 
 
 lstBaliibay,  .. 
 
 Ballibay,  . . 
 
 Monaghan, 
 
 24  March,  .. 
 
 14 
 
 John  Paton  Bond, 
 
 Wexford, 
 
 Dublin,  . . 
 
 Wexford, 
 
 25  March, . . 
 
 15 
 
 Thos.  Armstrong,  | 
 
 Balliua, 
 
 Connaught, 
 
 Mayo,  .. 
 
 6  May,  . . 
 
 16  1 
 
 David  Adair, 
 
 Westport, 
 
 Connaught, 
 
 Mayo . 
 
 8  May, 
 
 LIST  OF  MINISTERS  REMOVED  FROM  ONE  CONGREGATION  TO  ANOTHER,  WITH 
 THE  DATE  OF  THEIR  INSTALLATION,  FOR  THE  YEAR  ENDING  1st  JULY,  1846. 
 
 No. 
 
 Name. 
 
 Former 
 
 Congregation. 
 
 Present 
 
 Congregation. 
 
 Presbytery. 
 
 Date  of 
 Installation. 
 
 1 
 
 James  Gailev, 
 
 2d  Strabane,  . . 
 
 CuV6,  •  • 
 
 Cork,  . . 
 
 23  Oct.  1845. 
 
 2 
 
 S.  J.  Moore, 
 
 Ballycopeland, 
 
 Douaghmore, 
 
 Newry, . . 
 
 28  Oct.  .. 
 
 3 
 
 Arthur  Fullerton, 
 
 Killowen, . . 
 
 Derry,  . . 
 
 24  Feb.  1846. 
 
 4 
 
 WTm.  W.  Chesnut, 
 
 Missionary, 
 
 Tralee, 
 
 Cork . 
 
 23  March,  . . 
 
 5 
 
 John  Powell, 
 
 Missionary,  . . 
 
 Bray, 
 
 Dublin, 
 
 7  April,  . . 
 
 6 
 
 Alex.  Fleming,  .. 
 
 1st  Cookstown, 
 
 1st  Armagh, 
 
 Armagh, 
 
 17  April,  .. 
 
 LIST  OF  MINISTERS  MHO  DIED  DURING  THE  YEAR  ENDING  1st  JULY,  1846. 
 
 No. 
 
 Name. 
 
 Congregation. 
 
 Presbytery. 
 
 County. 
 
 Date  of  Death. 
 
 1 
 
 W.  S.  Hazlett,  . . 
 
 2d  Strabane,  . . 
 
 Strabane, . . 
 
 Tyrone, 
 
 8  Sept.  1845. 
 
 2 
 
 Samuel  Dill, 
 
 Donoughmore. . 
 
 Rapltoe,  . . 
 
 Donegal], 
 
 10  Dec. 
 
 3 
 
 Reuben  Rodgers, 
 
 Donagb, 
 
 Derry, 
 
 Donegal  1, 
 
 12  Feb.  1846. 
 
 4 
 
 Matthew  Heron, 
 
 Monreagh,  . . 
 
 Derry, 
 
 Donegall, 
 
 27  March,  . . 
 
 5 
 
 Jol  u  Lowry, 
 
 Up.  Clenanees. 
 
 Dungannon, 
 
 Tyrone, 
 
 18  April,  .. 
 
 6 
 
 Robert  Lewers,  . . 
 
 2d  Gloutibret, . . 
 
 Monaghan, 
 
 Monaghan, 
 
 29  April,  .. 
 
 PSE8BY1ERY  OS’  KKUKSTUR. 
 
 Minister. 
 
 Congregation. 
 
 Post  Town. 
 
 David  WTilson  Moder.  $  Lieen. 
 S.  IlausSloane,  LL.D., . 
 
 Limeriek, . 
 
 . . 
 
 Limerick. 
 
 Cork. 
 
 Fennoy,. .'. . 
 
 Fermoy. 
 
 Fethard,  County  Tipperary. 
 
 Robert  Ferris,  Licenser, . 
 
 Fethard, . 
 
 William  M'Cance,  Licenser,.. 
 
 Waterford, . 
 
 Waterford. 
 
 J  ames  Cleland,  Clerk, . 
 
 Portlaw, . 
 
 Portlaw. 
 
 Samuel  Craig,  Licenser, . 
 
 Summerhill, . . . 
 
 Summerhill. 
 
 Joseph  C.  M'Cullogh, . 
 
 Tipperary, . 
 
 Tipperary. 
 
 The  Presbytery  of  Munster  at  a  meeting  held  in  Fermoy,  on  the  24th  of  May,  1842,  unanimously 
 adopted  the  following  resolution  That  the  Presbytery  assert  its  fundamental  principle  of  re¬ 
 quiring  assent  to  the  Westminster  Confession  of  Faith  and  Catechisms,  of  all  future  intrants  into  • 
 
 tne  ministry  of  congregations  connected  with  it." 
 
 E - 2 
 
54  REFORMED  PRESBYTERIAN  SYNODS. 
 
 REFORMED  PRESBYTERIAN  SYNOD  OF  IRELAND. 
 
 Rev.  James  Kennedy,  Newtoumlimavady ,  Moderator. 
 Rev.  J.  W.  Graham,  Bailiesmill,  Clerk. 
 
 NORTHERN  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 Congregations. 
 
 Post  Towns. 
 
 W.  J.  Stavelly,  D.D.,  Clerk,  ... 
 
 Ballymoney ,  Sfc. 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 James  Dick, 
 
 Kellswater , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballymena. 
 
 James  A.  Smyth,  ... 
 
 Drumbolg,.,. 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Portglenone. 
 
 William  Toland,  Moderator ,  ... 
 
 Kilr  aughts. 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 Simon  Cameron,  ... 
 
 Ballylaggan, 
 
 Ballymoney. 
 
 S.  Garble,  ...  ...  ...  ... 
 
 Clabber, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Coleraine. 
 
 EASTERN 
 
 PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Thomas  Houston,  Clerk, 
 
 Knockbracken,  _ 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 William  Russell,  Moderator , 
 
 Ballyclare,... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Ballyclare. 
 
 AVilliam  M'Carroll, 
 
 Belfast,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Robert  Johnson,  . 
 
 Manchester, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Manchester. 
 
 WESTERN  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 James  P.  Sweeny,  . 
 
 Faughan,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Londonderry. 
 
 John  Stott.  Moderator,  ... 
 
 Convoy , 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Convoy. 
 
 Robert  Nevin,  Clerk, 
 
 Londonderry, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Londonderry. 
 
 James  Kennedy,  . 
 
 Derrybeg,  fyc. 
 
 •  •  « 
 
 N.tonlimavady. 
 
 SOUTHERN 
 
 PRESBYTERY. 
 
 i 
 
 Thomas  Cathcart,  ... 
 
 Fairv'ewc  ... 
 
 •  ■  • 
 
 Ballyhay. 
 
 Thomas  Carlile,  Clerk,  ... 
 
 Bathfriland, 
 
 v  •  • 
 
 Rathfriland. 
 
 Samuel  Simms, 
 
 Loughbrickland, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Loughbrickland 
 
 J.  W.  Graham, 
 
 Bailiesmill , 
 
 •  •  * 
 
 Lisburn. 
 
 Hutchinson  M‘Fadden,  Moderator 
 
 ,  Ballylane, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Markethill. 
 
 William  S.  Ferguson, 
 
 Grange,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Cuokstown. 
 
 J.  Hawthorn, 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 PRESBYTERY  OF  NEW  BRUNSWICK  AND  NOVA  SCOTIA. 
 
 William  Somerville, 
 
 Horton, 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 Nova  Scotia. 
 
 A.  M‘L.  Stavely,... 
 
 St.  John's,  ... 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 New  Brunswick 
 
 James  R.  Lawson, 
 
 Southst)  earn. 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 New  Brunswick 
 
 Vacant  Congres. — Cloughmills,  Portglencne,  B ready,  Ballenon,  Dromore. 
 
 EASTERN  REFORMED  PRESBYTERIAN  SYNOD. 
 Rev.  Jacob  Alexander,  Moderator. 
 
 Rev.  Clarke  Houston,  D.D.,  Clerk. 
 
 BELFAST  PRESBYTERY* 
 
 John  Alexander,  D.D.,  ...  ...  Belfast , 
 
 John  Paul,  D. £>.,...  ...  ...  Lovghmovrne , 
 
 Clarke  Houston,  D.D.,  ...  ...  Cullybackey , 
 
 DERRY  PRESBYTERY. 
 
 Belfast. 
 
 Carrickfergus. 
 
 Cullybackey. 
 
 William  Henry,  D.D.,  ... 
 
 Samuel  B.  Stevenson, 
 Jacob  Alexander,  ... 
 
 John  Nevin, 
 
 ...  Gorllea , 
 
 ...  Milford, 
 
 ...  Derry , 
 
 *  * 
 
 Vacant  Congregations — Newtownards,  Ballymoney, 
 
 ...  Letterkenr.y. 
 
 ...  Milford. 
 
 ...  Derry. 
 
 ...  Dervock. 
 Eskyline,  Liverpool. 
 
 *  The  Eastern  Reformed  Presbytery  in  the  year  1 842  resolved  “That  for  the  regularity  and 
 conveniency  of  transacting  business,  the  two  branches  of  that  Presbytery  be  constituted  into  two 
 distinct  Presbyteries,  designated  the  Belfast  Presbytery  and  the  Derry  Presbytery.”  hi  pursu¬ 
 ance  of  this  resolution,  the  two  did  meet  on  the  18th  October,  1812.  aud  constituted  the  Eastern 
 Reformed  Presbyterian  Synod. 
 
LIST  OF  THE  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH  IN  ENGLAND.  55 
 
 PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH  IN  ENGLAND. 
 
 The  next  Meeting  of  Synod  will  he  held  at  Sunderland  on  the  third 
 Tuesday  of  April,  1847. 
 
 The  Commission  of  Synod  meets  on  the  first  Wednesday  of  October, 
 and  at  such  other  times  as  specially  convened. 
 
 Moderator  of  Synod . Rev.  Wm.  Blackwood,  of  Newcastle-on-Tyne. 
 
 Clerk . Rev.  Professor  Campbell,  of  London. 
 
 Treasurer . Alexander  Gillespie,  of  London. 
 
 MODERATORS  OF  THE  SYNOD  SINCE  ITS  FORMATION. 
 
 1836. 
 
 1838. 
 
 1839. 
 
 1840. 
 
 1841. 
 
 1842. 
 
 1843. 
 
 1844. 
 
 1845. 
 
 1846. 
 
 THEOLOGICAL  COLLEGE,  EXETER  HALL,  LONDON, 
 
 Opens  the  10th  October. 
 
 Professor  of  Divinity . . .  . . • 
 
 ,,  Church  History .  Hugh  Campbell. 
 
 ,,  Biblical  Criticism  and  Classics  Peter  Lorimer. 
 
 I.  PRESBYTERY  OF  BERWICK-ON-TWEED. 
 Clerk,  Rev.  Alexander  Murdoch,  Berwick-on  Tweed. 
 Meets  last  Tuesday  of  February ,  May,  August  and  November. 
 
 Places. 
 
 1  Ancroft  Moor,  ... 
 
 2  Belford, . 
 
 3  Berwick, . 
 
 4  Etal,  ...  ... 
 
 5  Towick,  ... 
 
 6  Norham, . 
 
 7  North  Sunderland, 
 
 8  Tweedmouth, 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 ...  William  Ryder, 
 ...  John  Watson, 
 
 ...  Alex.  Murdoch, 
 ...  David  Aitken, 
 
 ...  T.  D.  Nicholson 
 ...  George  Kidd, 
 
 ...  Donald  Muuro, 
 ...  Robt.  M‘Lel!and, 
 
 Ordinations.  Post  Towns. 
 
 ...  1845,  Berwick. 
 
 ...  1839,  Belford. 
 
 ...  1836,  Berwick. 
 
 ...  1788,  Coldstream. 
 ...  1842,  Berwick. 
 
 ...  1845,  Do. 
 
 ...  1844,  Belford. 
 
 ...  1845,  Td. mouth. 
 
 Hugh  Ralph,  D.D.,  Liverpool, 
 
 Rev.  John  Park,  Carlisle, 
 
 Rev.  Chas.  Thompson, North  Shields, 
 
 Rev.  J.  C.  Burns,  London, 
 
 Rev.  Alex.  Munro,  Manchester, 
 
 J  J.  Patterson,  D.D.  Sunderland," 
 
 Rev.  Alex.  Murdoch,  Ber wick-on-Tweed, 
 Rev.  Robt.  Wallace,  Birmingham, 
 
 Rev.  Profs.  Campbell, Manchester, 
 
 Rev.  Wm.  Blackwood, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 
 
 met  at  Manchester. 
 
 „  Liverpool. 
 Manchester. 
 N.cstl.on.Tyne. 
 London. 
 Carlisle. 
 Liverpool. 
 
 B. on-Tweed. 
 Birmingham. 
 Manchester. 
 
 >» 
 
 » 
 
 »» 
 
 » 
 
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5Q  LIST  OF  TIIE  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH  IN  ENGLAND. 
 
 II.  PRESBYTERY  OF  CUMBERLAND. 
 
 Clerk,  Rev.  M.  Harvey,  Maryport. 
 
 Meets  second  Tuesday  of  January ,  April,  July ,  and  October. 
 
 Places. 
 
 1  Bewcastle, 
 
 2  Brampton, 
 
 3  Carlisle,  ... 
 
 4  Haltwhistle, 
 
 5  Maryport, 
 
 6  Whitehaven, 
 
 7  Workington, 
 
 Ordinations.  Post  Towns. 
 
 1844,  Brampton. 
 1828,  Do. 
 
 1844,  Maryport. 
 1842,  Whitehaven 
 1840,  Workington 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 ...  William  Tweedie,  ... 
 
 ...  Geo.  Brown,  LL.D., 
 
 ...  David  R.  Louson,  ...  1844,  Carlisle. 
 
 ...  James  Stevenson,  ...  1811,  Ilaltwhistle. 
 
 ...  Moses  Harvey, 
 
 ...  Joseph  Burns, 
 
 ...  John  Turbitt, 
 
 III.  PRESBYTERY  OF  LANCASHIRE. 
 
 Clerk,  Rev.  Wm.  Forster,  Risley,  Kenyon. 
 
 Meets  first  Wednesday  each  Month  alternately  at  Liverpool  and  Man - 
 
 Chester. 
 
 1  Birkenhead,  . John  Gardner, 
 
 2  Bolton,  . David  Magill, 
 
 3  Chester .  ...  Geo.  Shaw,  Missy. 
 
 4  Crewe,  . James  Cross, 
 
 5  Douglas,  (Isle  of  Man,)  James  Cleland, 
 
 Liverpool, 
 
 ...  Jos.  R.  Welsh, 
 
 ...  Donald  Ferguson, 
 
 ...  John  Wiseman, 
 
 ...  Yerner  M.  White, 
 
 6  Canning-Street,... 
 
 7  St.  George’s, 
 
 8  Si.  Peter’s, 
 
 9  New  Islington,  ... 
 
 MANCHESTER;  ... 
 
 10  St.  Peter’s, 
 
 11  St.  Andrews, 
 
 12  Ancoats, 
 
 13  Trinity, 
 
 14  Salford, 
 
 15  Nuttall, 
 
 16  Risley, 
 
 17  Stafford, 
 
 18  Wigan, 
 
 1840,  Birkenhead 
 1844,  Bolton. 
 
 -  Chester. 
 
 1835,  Crewe. 
 1830,  Douglas. 
 
 1842,  Liverpool. 
 1837,  Do. 
 
 - ,  Do. 
 
 1840,  Do. 
 
 Alexander  Munro, 
 
 Robert  Cowe, 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 William  M‘Caw, 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 Andrew  M‘Lean, 
 William  Forster, 
 James  Speers, 
 Samuel  Cathcart,  , 
 
 1832,  Manchester. 
 1832,  Do. 
 
 - ,  Do. 
 
 1846,  Do. 
 
 - ,  Do. 
 
 1829,  Bury. 
 
 1839,  Kenyon. 
 1846,  Stafford. 
 - ,  Wigan. 
 
 IY.  PRESBYTERY  OF  LONDON. 
 
 Clerk,  Rev.  James  Ferguson,  Stepney,  London. 
 
 Meets  second  Tuesday  each  month. 
 
 Birmingham,  ...  ...  *  *  *  ...  - •,  Birmingham 
 
 Brighton,...  ...  ...  *  *  *  ...  - Brighton. 
 
 Dudley,  ...  •••  •••  George  Lewis,  ...  1845,  Dudley. 
 
 Adam  Roxburgh, 
 
 Greenwich, 
 
 1843,  Greenwich. 
 
 London,  ...  •••  ••• 
 
 5  London  Wall,  . William  Nicholson, 
 
 6  Regent  Square, . James  Hamilton,  ... 
 
 7  Islington  River  Terrace,  Josias  Wilson, 
 
 8  John  Knox  Church,  ...  James  Ferguson,  ... 
 
 9  Marylebone,  ...  ...  William  Chalmers,... 
 
 10  Southwark,  . Joseph  Fisher, 
 
 11  Edward-St. ,  Wardour-St. James  Macaulay,  ... 
 
 12  Chelsea  or  Ranelagh,  ...  William  Cousin, 
 
 13  Hampstead,  . James  M'Lymont, ... 
 
 14  Westminster,  ...  ...  R.  Henderson,  Misy. 
 
 15  Woolwich,  .o.  ...  Wm.  M.  Thompson, 
 
 16  Wolverhampton, . John  Bryson, 
 
 1828,  London. 
 1841,  Do. 
 
 1822,  Do. 
 
 1841,  Do. 
 
 1836,  Do. 
 
 1835,  Do. 
 
 1846,  Do. 
 
 1840,  Do. 
 
 1837,  Do. 
 
 - ,  Do. 
 
 1838,  Woolwich. 
 1846,  Wolverh.ptn 
 
Y.  PRESBYTERY  OF  NEWCASTLE- ON-TYNE. 
 Clerk,  Rev.  John  Stokie,  South  Shields. 
 
 Meets  Jint  Monday  each  month. 
 
 Ministers. 
 
 ...  W.  O.  Johnston,  . 
 
 ...  Hugh  Marshall, 
 
 ...  Thos.  K.  Anderson, 
 
 ...  Joseph  Gordon, 
 
 ...  John  Fisher, 
 
 Places. 
 
 1  Blyth . . 
 
 2  Falstone, . 
 
 3  Gateshead, 
 
 4  Hexham, . 
 
 5  Monkwearmouth, 
 Newcastle, 
 
 6  High  Bridge, 
 
 7  Caledonian  Church, 
 
 8  New  Church, 
 
 9  Great  Market,  ... 
 
 10  North  Shields,  ... 
 
 11  South  Shields,  ... 
 
 12  South  Jarrow,  ... 
 
 13  Sunderland, 
 
 14  Wark  and  Bog,  ... 
 
 Ordinations.  Post  Towns. 
 
 1845,  Blyth. 
 
 ,  1844,  Hexham. 
 
 1844,  Gateshead. 
 .  1844,  Hexham. 
 
 1841,  Mk. mouth. 
 
 Josias  L.  Porter,  ... 
 *  *  * 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 William  Blackwood, 
 
 *  *  * 
 
 •  •  • 
 
 G.  J.  Duncan,  ... 
 John  Storie,... 
 
 Mr.  Lister,  Missy., 
 J.  T.  Paterson,  D.D. 
 Joseph  Johnston,  ... 
 
 1846,  Newcastle. 
 
 - ,  Do. 
 
 1836,  Do. 
 
 - ,  Do. 
 
 1832,  N.  Shields. 
 1843,  S.  Shields. 
 
 - ,  Do. 
 
 1821,  Sunderland. 
 1846,  Bellingham. 
 
 VL  PRESBYTERY  OF  NORTHUMBERLAND. 
 Clerk,  Rev.  J.  Blythe,  A.M.,  Branton. 
 
 Meets  second  Tuesday  of  January ,  April ,  July,  and  October. 
 
 1  Alnwick, ...  ... 
 
 ...  John  Thomson, 
 
 1844, 
 
 Alnwick. 
 
 2  Bavington, 
 
 ...  A.  Trotter, 
 
 1823, 
 
 Morpeth. 
 
 3  Birdhope  Craig,... 
 
 ...  Kerr  Johnston, 
 
 1841, 
 
 Jedburgh. 
 
 4  Branton,  ...  ... 
 
 ...  Newton  Blythe,  | 
 
 1802, 
 
 J.  Blythe,  A.  and  S.  J 
 
 1 835,  Whitti  ngh  am . 
 
 5  Crookham, 
 
 ...  Thomas  Hall, 
 
 1805, 
 
 Coldstream. 
 
 6  Felton,  . 
 
 ...  Alexander  Hoy, 
 
 1819, 
 
 Felton. 
 
 7  Glanton,  . . 
 
 ...  Duncan  Lennie,  ... 
 
 1 845,  Whittingham. 
 
 8  Harbottle, 
 
 ...  Samuel  Cathcart,  ... 
 
 1844, 
 
 Rothbury. 
 
 9  Longfromlington, 
 
 ...  John  Gillespie, 
 
 1845, 
 
 Morpeth. 
 
 10  Morpeth, ... 
 
 ...  James  Anderson,  ... 
 
 1822, 
 
 Do. 
 
 11  Spittall,  . 
 
 ...  Wm.  Whitehouse, .. . 
 
 1811, 
 
 Td. mouth. 
 
 12  Thropton, . 
 
 ...  George  Gibb, 
 
 1822, 
 
 Morpeth. 
 
 13  Warrenford, 
 
 ...  A.  Hutcheson,  D.D. 
 
 1816, 
 
 Belford. 
 
 14  Widdington, 
 
 ...  Matthew  Edwards,... 
 
 1844, 
 
 Morpeth. 
 
 15  Woo'er,  ... 
 
 ...  James  A.  Huie, 
 
 1844, 
 
 Wooler. 
 
 16  Seaton  Delava],  ... 
 
 ...  John  M‘Murray,  ... 
 
 1845, 
 
 Newcastle. 
 
 SCHEMES  OF  THE  CHURCH. 
 
 FOREIGN  MISSIONS. 
 
 Convener . Rev.  James  Hamilton, . 
 
 Secretary . Rev  William  Cousin, . . . 
 
 Treasurer . James  Nisbet, . Berner’s-  Street, 
 
 HOME  MISSION. 
 
 Convener . Rev.  Alexander  Munro, . 
 
 Secretary.. .....Rev.  D.  Ferguson, . 
 
 Treasurer . Robert  Barbour . * . 
 
 C  OLLEGE. 
 
 ,  _  1  William  Hamilton, . 
 
 Conveners  and  Treasurers,  j-  Alexander  Gillespie,.. 
 
 London. 
 
 Do. 
 
 Do. 
 
 Manchester. 
 
 Liverpool. 
 
 Manchester. 
 
 London. 
 
 Do. 
 
53  assembly’s  mission  schemes. 
 
 SCHOOL  SCHEME. 
 
 Convener  and  Secretary,  ...Puofessor  Lorimer, .  London. 
 
 Treasurers . .  I  'Vl“IAM  Stevenson .  Do. 
 
 J  Alexander  Morrison, .  Do. 
 
 Agent  for  the  Schemes  of  the  Church,  and  the  English  Presbyterian 
 
 Messenger. 
 
 James  P.  Bro^vn, .  16,  Exeter  Hall,  London. 
 
 [MISSION  SCHEMES 
 
 OP 
 
 THE  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH  IN  IRELAND. 
 
 I.  HOME  MISSION. 
 
 .  It  is  with  no  ordinary  feelings  of  gratitude,  that  we  record  the  fact, 
 that  the  Presbyterian  Church  in  Ireland  has  been  honored  by  the  God  of 
 Missions,  in  giving,  in  the  course  of  one  short  year,  no  less  than  ten 
 labourers  to  Ireland’s  great  harvest.  Of  the  ten  churches  which  have  thus 
 obtained  fixed  pastors,  Wexford,  Galway,  Westport,  aud  Bray,  have 
 suitable  houses  of  worship  ;  six  have  not  yet  been  able  to  provide  any — 
 Cove,  New  Ross,  Ballina,  Lowtherstown,  Mountmellick,  and  Tully — 
 two  others,  Tralee  and  Ballinasloe,  are  engaged  in  erecting  houses,  for 
 which  they  have  received  help  from  the  Bi-centenary  Fund.  From  the 
 want  of  funds  the  Church’s  sphere  of  agression  and  enlargement  has  been 
 necessarily  contracted — if  the  ground  already  won  can  be  maintained  it 
 is  all  can  be  hoped  for,  until  more  men  be  in  the  field.  The  Rev.  Dr. 
 Dill,  late  of  Cork,  has  been  set  apart  to  “  sustain  and  cherish  the  Mis¬ 
 sionary  work  already  begun  in  the  South  arid  West — extend  it,  as  far  as 
 practicable,  in  new  districts — and  visit  the  congregations  of  the  North, 
 in  order  to  diffuse  missionary  intelligence — awaken  a  deeper  and  more 
 general  interest  on  behalf  of  the  Home  Mission,  and  increase  its  funds.” 
 
 The  following  statement  proves  the  faithfulness  of  six  scripture  readers 
 whom  the  mission  has  under  its  charge,  and  exhibits  their  labours  during 
 the  past  year — visits  to  families,  8066 ;  visits  to  sick,  1738  ;  prayer 
 meetings,  1022;  children  taught,  2317  ;  catechisms  and  tracts  distributed, 
 642 ;  bibles,  testaments,  and  portions  of  both  distributed,  2291.  The 
 diificulties  of  the  Irish  School  system  are  the  same  as  formerly — opposition 
 from  the  priests,  denunciations  from  the  altar,  candles  extinguished, 
 bells  ringing  louder  and  louder,  opposition  waxing  fiercer  and  still  fiercer 
 than  ever.  There  are  312  teachers,  and  6200  scholars,  notwithstanding  the 
 flame  kindled  by  the  Priest’s  Curse  in  the  Glens  of  Antrim.  Prejudice 
 against  the  name  of  the  Bible  is  being  removed,  several  new  schools  have 
 been  opened,  one  family  of  six  go  no  more  to  mass,  but  attend  public 
 religious  services.  Teachers  and  heads  of  families  are  forsaking  the  Church 
 of  Rome.  Let  the  Presbyterian  Church  therefore  come  forward  “  to  the 
 help  of  the  Lord,”  her  work  may  be  arduous,  but  though  Romish  super¬ 
 stition,  darkness,  and  spiritual  thraldom,  should  be  tenfold  more  deep 
 and  degrading,  the  comfort  derived  from  the  promise,  “  behold  I  am 
 with  you  always,”  is  sufficient  to  sustain  in  the  most  deadly  conflict,  and 
 the  success  that  ha3  already  attended  the  efforts  of  the  Church,  is  an 
 earnest  of  the  glorious  results  that  shall  yet  follow  her  earnest,  prayerful, 
 and  persevering  exertions. 
 
 Bread  for  our  suffering  poor 
 Aud  peace  for  our  native  Isle — 
 
 O  !  when  shall  she  hunger  and  thirst  no  more, 
 
 Under  heaven’s  approving  smile  ? — 
 
 O  '.  when  shall  the  veil  of  her  soul’s  distress 
 Be  removed  by  the  Lord,  her  righteousnees. 
 
assembly’s  mission  schemes.  59 
 
 II.  FOREIGN  MISSION. 
 
 We  have  great  pleasure  in  laying  before  our  readers  an  abstract  of  the 
 proceedings  of  the  Assembly’s  Foreign  Mission,  taken  from  the  last  report 
 of  the  Katiawar  Presbytery  :  — 
 
 1.  From  the  report  of  last  year  £1,500  had  been  raised  for  the  erection 
 of  Mission  premises — these  buildings  are  nearly  completed.  The  sum  of 
 £500  for  each  was  found  insufficient,  the  directors  advanced  £200  for  the 
 Rajkote  station,  and  £100  more  for  Gogo.  Additional  sums  were  sub¬ 
 scribed  by  friends  in  India,  and  the  work  is  now  all  but  complete.  Poor- 
 bunder  was  closed,  and  Surat  has  been  opened — mission  premises  there, 
 which  cost  the  London  Missionary  Society  £2,700  was  obtained  from  them 
 for  £500.  Persons  high  in  rank  in  the  English  service  have  contributed 
 to  the  Mission.  Lieutenant  Valiant  continues  his  annual  subscription  of 
 £110.  This  gentleman  it  will  be  recollected,  proposed  to  contribute  a 
 largo  sum  towards  the  support  of  a  sixth  missionary,  if  he  should  be  ap¬ 
 pointed.  The  Assembly  thankfully  accepted  the  proposal,  and  the  Rev. 
 James  Wallace,  of  Saintfield,  has  received  and  accepted  the  call  of  the 
 Directors  to  be  the  Assembly’s  sixth  Missionary  to  India.  The  converts 
 are  all  continuing  stedfast,  and  some  of  them  are  eminently  useful ;  a  con¬ 
 siderable  number  has  been  added  during  the  year.  The  whole  number 
 now  baptized  amounts  to  twenty-five,  these  are  generally  of  an  elevated 
 caste.  There  are  two  millions  of  heathen  in  Katiawar,  who  are  willing 
 to  hear  the  gospel.  A  considerable  sum  of  money  will  be  required  to 
 meet  the  encreased  expenditure  of  the  mission  in  the  station  at  Surat. 
 The  confidence  of  the  Directors  in  the  exellence  of  the  cause  is  such,  that 
 they  are  quite  sure  means  of  support  will  not  be  withheld.  God  has 
 begun  his  work  in  India,  and  he  will  carry  it  on  ;  he  has  engaged  the 
 Church  in  a  work  in  Katiawar,  which,  there  is  reason  to  believe,  he  will 
 continue  to  further,  until  it  is  blessed  with  the  fulness  of  the  blessings  of 
 the  Gospel  of  Christ. 
 
 On  India’s  burning  plains. 
 
 Where  the  Ganges  rolls  along, 
 
 There  are  few  to  awaken  celestial  strains 
 Or  join  in  the  Psalmist’s  song  ; 
 
 But  the  light  of  truth  has  arisen,  and  soon 
 
 Her  millions  shall  bask  in  a  glorious  noon. 
 
 III.  JEWISH  MISSION. 
 
 The  history  of  the  Jews  is  wonderful  from  the  beginning.  In  them  we 
 see  a  nation  called  of  the  sovereign  pleasure  of  God  to  be  his  peculiar 
 people,  receiving  a  written  revelation  of  his  will  which  they  have  pre¬ 
 served  pure  and  entire,  made  a  centre  of  light  in  the  midst  of  a  world  of 
 darkness,  having  had  among  them  as  brethren  and  kinsmen  the  Prophets 
 and  Apostles,  and  our  Blessed  Lord  according  to  the  flesh  ;  now  under¬ 
 lying  the  judgments  of  God,  a  people  “peeled  and  scattered”,  sifted 
 through  all  the  nations  of  the  earth,  yet  preserved  separate  and  distinct 
 wherever  they  are. — And  from  the  outline  of  the  future  in  reference  to 
 them,  which  we  can  distinctly  trace  in  the  prophetic  word,  we  are 
 assured,  that  their  history  in  days  to  come,  will  not  be  less  wonderful 
 than  it  has  been  in  days  that  are  past.  During  all  the  period  of  their 
 dispersion  they  will  dwell  alone  and  not  be  reckoned  among  the  nations. 
 (Numbers  xxiii.  9).  They  will  be  converted  to  Christ,  and  as  a  nation 
 embrace  the  truth.  (Rom.  xi.  26).  They  will  be  restored  to  the  posses¬ 
 sion  of  the  land  of  Israel,  which  although  now  occupied  by  the  stranger  is 
 theirs  by  a  covenant  which  cannot  be  broken.  (Gen.  xv.  18.  Ezekiel 
 xxxvii.  20.  &c..)  And  having  been  converted  to  Christianity,  they  will 
 by  their  Missionary  zeal  and  labour  be  blessings  to  the  Gentiles  (Isaiah 
 lxvi.  19.  20.  Rom.  xi.  12  and  15). 
 
60  FREE  CHURCH  OF  SCOTLAND. 
 
 The  Jews  were  long  neglected  but  one  of  the  pleasing  signs  of  the 
 times  is,  that  of  late  there  has  arisen  in  all  the  Churches  of  the 
 Reformation  a  great  desire  for  their  salvation.  The  General  Assembly 
 has  sent  out  three  Missionaries  to  the  Jews — the  Rev.  Messrs.  Graham 
 and  Robson,  and  the  Rev.  Dr.  Craig.  Mr.  Givan,  under  care  of  the 
 Presbytery  of  Belfast,  has  also  devoted  himself  to  this  work,  and  expects 
 to  enter  on  it  during  next  spring.  Mr.  Graham  and  Mr.  Robson  con¬ 
 tinue  to  labour  among  the  Jews  in  Damascus,  at  the  same  time  proclaim¬ 
 ing  liberty  to  the  captives  before  the  degraded  and  enslaved  Churches  of 
 the  East,  and  holding  up  the  banner  of  the  cross  in  sight  of  the  wandering 
 sons  of  Ishmael,  to  whom  no  Christian  Missionary  can  be  sent.  And 
 Dr.  Craig,  seeking  the  salvation  of  the  Jews  in  Hamburgh  has  also 
 endeavoured  to  improve  the  movement  which  has  taken  place  under 
 Ronge  and  Czerski,  by  sending  out  Colporteurs  for  the  distribution  of 
 Bibles  and  Religious  Tracts  among  the  reformed  German  Catholics  and 
 others  who  will  receive  them  ;  he  has  supplied  the  eleven  Congregations 
 adhering  to  the  Confession  of  Czerski  with  Bibles.  The  reports  of  the 
 Colporteurs  are  full  of  interest. 
 
 The  sum  contributed  on  behalf  of  the  Mission  last  year  was,  £1525 
 Is.  5M. 
 
 The  following  is  the  resolution  of  the  Assembly  in  reference  to  it, 
 “  that  the  Directors  be  instructed  to  use  such  means  for  increasing  the 
 number  of  labourers,  enlarging  the  field  of  Missionary  labour,  and 
 otherwise  promoting  the  prosperity  of  the  Mission  as  the  Church’s  mani¬ 
 fested  desire  to  do  good  to  Israel  demands— and  as  under  the  influence 
 of  the  wisdom  which  comes  from  above,  they  are  able  to  derive — and 
 that  it  be  especially  recommended  t  oall  the  Churches,  to  remember  in 
 their  prayers,  with  increased  frequency  and  fervour,  the  seed  of  Abraham, 
 giving  God  no  rest  till  he  establish  and  ipake  Jerusalem  a  praise  on  the 
 earth.” 
 
 Gone  is  Judea's  light, 
 
 Her  deserted  regions  mourn, 
 
 But  ber  sun  and  her  shield,  her  rock  and  might. 
 
 Shall  soon  to  her  help  return  ; — 
 
 Full  soon  shall  she  joy  as  the  dwelling  place. 
 
 Of  Abraham’s  God,  and  of  Jacob’s  race. 
 
 FREE  CHURCH  OF  SCOTLAND. 
 
 SYNOPSIS  OF  THE  PRINCIPAL  PROCEEDINGS  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY  IN 
 
 THE  YEAR  1846. 
 
 The  Report  of  the  Board  of  Missions  and  Education,  given  in  by  Dr. 
 Makellar,  the  Chairman  of  the  Board,  stated  that  there  was  a  most 
 material  improvement  in  the  state  of  the  funds  for  Missionary  and  Edu¬ 
 cational  purposes  during  the  past  year,  compared  with  those  preceding. 
 It  was  gratifying  to  know,  that  the  offerings  of  the  young  amounted  to 
 upwards  of  £1113.  This  large  sum  vyas  nevertheless  inadequate  to 
 the  calls  that  were  made  upon  the  Board,  especially  in  the  Educational 
 department.  The  circulation  of  the  Children’s  Missionary  Record 
 amounted  to  32,000  copies.  The  General  Assembly  acknowledged  the 
 solemn  obligations  resting  on  this  Church,  and  the  other  Evangelical 
 Churches  of  the  Kingdom  to  consider  the  present  state  of  the  great  mass 
 of  the  Irish  population,  under  the  degrading  tyranny  of  the  P opish  Church, 
 and  to  adopt  what  may  appear  the  best  means  for  their  enlightenment. 
 They  expressed  their  cordial  sympathy  with  their  brethren  in  England— 
 they  rejoiced  in  the  prosperity  of  the  New  College  recently  established 
 there,— and  they  are  desirous  of  maintaining  more  intimate  and  frequent 
 intercourse  with  the  respective  Presbyterian  Churches  both  in  England 
 and  Ireland.  The  report  of  the  Committee  on  the  conversion  of  the 
 Jews  was  most  encouraging.  In  the  course  of  the  last  three  years, 
 upwards  of  fifty  Jews  had  been  baptized. 
 
FREE  CHURCH  OF  SCOTLAND. 
 
 61 
 
 During  the  past  year,  a  Catechism  on  the  Principles  of  the  Free 
 Church  was  issued,  prepared  by  the  Rev.  A.  Gray.  The  Assembly 
 while  they  found  it  the  duty  of  the  church  to  exhibit  and  seek  Christian 
 Union  were  careful  in  carrying  out  this  object,  to  keep  in  view  the  office 
 of  the  Church  as  “  the  pillar  and  ground  of  the  truth,”  to  be  on  their 
 guard  against  the  risk  of  doctrinal  terms  of  union,  and  to  maintain  with¬ 
 out  any  compromise,  the  special  testimony  of  the  Church  against  the 
 Erastianism  of  the  present  Establishment. 
 
 The  Assembly  unanimously  agreed  to  petition  both  Houses  of  Parlia¬ 
 ment  in  favour  of  a  bill  introduce  1  into  the  House  of  Commons  by  the 
 Right  Honorable  Fox  Maule,  to  enable  Christian  Congregations  in  Scot¬ 
 land,  to  obtain  sites  for  Places  of  Worship,  Manses,  and  School-houses. 
 The  overtures  on  Sabbath  observance,  on  protracted  hours  of  labour, 
 intemperance,  &c. — occupied  the  attention  of  the  House  for  some  time. 
 The  Assembly  were  particularly  impressed  with  the  necessity  of  rearing 
 a  native  ministry  for  the  different  colonies,  and  rejoiced  in  the  prosperity 
 of  the  new  College  at  Toronto.  With  the  view  of  providing  an  Educa¬ 
 tional  Seminary  for  Nova  Scotia,  they  recommended  the  Colonial  Com¬ 
 mittee,  to  adopt  means  by  which  this  may  be  best  carried  into  effect,  and 
 they  also  expressed  their  sympathy  with  the  brethren  in  Australia.  The 
 Committee  were  of  opinion,  that  a  College  should  be  built  for  a  Theo¬ 
 logical  Faculty.  A  site  had  been  purchased  for  the  New  College  at  a 
 cost  of  about  £10,000,  including  temporary  buildings  worth  about  <£3000. 
 The  estimated  cost  of  erecting  the  College,  as  restricted  to  a  Theologi¬ 
 cal  Faculty,  with  accommodation  for  cognate  branches,  was  £25,000. 
 The  number  of  Churches  now  completed  and  occupied,  is  625,  giving  an 
 increase  of  ninety-five  Churches  above  the  number  reported  to  last 
 Assembly;  the  total  sum  expended  upon  which,  deducting  debt,  is 
 £357,000.  The  congregational  collections  throughout  the  Church  for 
 the  building  fund  was,  £9746,  which  was  increased  by  donations,  &c. 
 to  £18,729.  The  total  payments  made  by  the  Building  Committee  during 
 the  year,  amounted  to  £11,274.  About  112  Congregations  are  in  the 
 course  of  erecting  their  Churches.  To  supply  the  want  of  ministers  in 
 the  Hignlands,  it  was  recommended  that  a  certain  number  of  Gaelic 
 speaking  ministers  should  be  relieved  from  their  charges  for  six  months, 
 that  they  might  go  to  certain  districts  to  be  assigned  them,  to  supply  the 
 Highland  population  as  far  as  in  their  power  with  gospel  ordinances. 
 
 The  indispensable  necessity  of  making  much  fuller  and  more  adequate 
 provision  for  the  sustentation  of  Schoolmasters,  was  also  considered. 
 A  distinct  fund  is  intended  to  be  raised  for  this  purpose.  The  whole 
 subject  of  the  system  of  education,  the  appointment,  qualifications, 
 superintendence,  and  dismissal  of  teachers,  referred  to  the  Education 
 Committee,  who  were  also  instructed  to  give  special  attention  to  the 
 School-building  Fund — and  to  confer  with  the  College  Committee,  in 
 order  that  a  right  ecclesiastical  system  of  Education,  may,  under  the 
 Divine  blessing,  be  realized  for  the  people  of  the  Free  Church  of  Scot¬ 
 land.  ■ 
 
 The  following  is  an  abstract  of  the  Public  Accounts  of  the  Free  Church  for 
 the  year  ending  31st  March,  1846,  from  which  it  appeared  that  the  following 
 moneys  had  been  received  during  the  year 
 
 Sustentation  Fund . £80,290  8  J0J 
 
 Congregational  Collections .  69,930  17  0 
 
 Local  Building  Fund .  66,796  6  8| 
 
 Home  Mission .  6,127  011 
 
 Education .  15,894  5 
 
 Central  Building  Fund, .  12,137  11  10£ 
 
 Foreign  Mission .  12,608  11  4 
 
 Colonies .  9,184  11  4 
 
 . .  6,507  19  1 
 
 New  College .  7,792  10  1 
 
 Library.... . , .  260  0  0 
 
 Bursary  Fund,  included  in  Home 
 
 Mission,  and  School  Building, 
 in  Education . 
 
 Manse  Building .  3,392  7 
 
 Students’ Missionary  Association  103  14 
 
 Continental  Churches .  2,633  3 
 
 Ladies’  Continental  Association  861  12 
 
 Sabbath  Observance .  207  8 
 
 Assembly  Accommodation .  756  4 
 
 Church  of  Marnoch .  2,338  8 
 
 Church  of  Leghorn,  included  in 
 Colonial.  - 
 
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 5 
 
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 P 
 
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 £297,823  1  9J 
 
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 THE  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH  IN  IRELAND, 
 
 THE  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH  IN  IRELAND. 
 
 OUTLINE  OF  THE  PROCEEDINGS  OF  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY  FOR  1846. 
 
 The  Rev.  James  Morgan  was  appointed  Moderator — Various  move¬ 
 ments  were  made,  and  plans  adopted  during  the  past  year  with  the  view 
 of  advancing  the  interests  of  vital  religion,  within  and  beyond  the  pale 
 of  the  Church.  In  addition  to  what  has  already  been  done,  it  was  sug¬ 
 gested,  that,  frequent  conferences  should  be  held  by  office-bearers,  for 
 the  purpose  of  prayer  and  mutual  edification  ;  that,  an  affectionate 
 oversight  should  be  taken  of  young  men  going  forward  to  the  holy  minis¬ 
 try  ;  that  Presbyteries  should  make  arrangements  for  delivering  a  course 
 of  lectures  within  their  respective  bounds,  on  such  subjects  of  practical 
 religion  as  the  necessities  of  the  people  seemed  to  require  ;  that  means 
 should  be  taken  by  ministers  with  the  co-operation  of  the  eldership  to 
 make  a  personal  appeal,  on  the  subject  of  salvation,  to  the  conscience 
 of  every  individual  of  their  congregations  ;  and  that  more  dilligent  efforts 
 should  be  used  to  call  into  requisition  the  various  gifts  of  the  church, 
 and  to  bring  them  to  bear  on  the  spiritual  improvement  of  the  neglected 
 population  around.  The  General  Assembly  expressed  their  interest  in 
 the  spiritual  prosperity  of  the  Free  Church  of  Scotland,  and  their  desire 
 of  more  frequent  intercourse  with  the  Presbyterian  Church  in  England. 
 They  deplored  the  spiritual  condition  of  Presbyterians  in  New  Bruns¬ 
 wick,  and  expressed  an  earnest  desire  to  relieve  their  destitution. — 
 They  were  thankful  for  the  success  of  the  Home  Mission  during  the  past 
 year,  as  evinced  in  the  settlement  of  ten  ministers  in  congregations  over 
 the  mission  field — for  the  continued  usefulness  of  their  Irish  Schools, 
 and  other  means  of  scriptural  instruction.  The  Foreign  Mission  was 
 reported  to  be  prosperous — all  the  Missionaries  being  in  health,  and 
 their  labours  blessed.  The  Mission  to  the  Jews  was  strong  in  funds 
 and  ready  to  employ  additional  labourers.  The  Assembly  agreed  to  add 
 to  its  missions  a  fourth,  to  be  called  “The  Colonial  Mission,”  for  the 
 benefit  of  Presbyterians  in  the  British  Colonies.  The  Committee  on 
 the  “  Tenures  and  trusts  of  Congregational  Property”  are  ascertaining 
 the  nature  and  amount  of  the  property  belonging  to  each  congregation 
 of  the  Assembly,  and  the  tenure  by  which  it  is  held.  Much  important 
 information  has  been  received  from  199  Congregations  belonging  to 
 twenty  different  Presbyteries.  Of  these  there  are  only  23  supplied  with 
 manses,  41  with  school-houses,  and  57  with  burial-grounds. — Thirty- 
 four  were  formed  in  the  seventeenth  century,  seventy. five  in  the  eigh¬ 
 teenth  century,  and  eighty*-two  during  the  present  century  ;  forty-four 
 claim  the  possession  of  their  churches,  or  other  property,  by  prescrip¬ 
 tive  right,  seventy-six  have  leases  in  perpetuity,  renewable  for  ever, 
 thirty-three  have  only  short  leases  of  their  congregational  property,  and 
 fifty-two  are  in  the  condition  of  tenants  from  year  to  year.  Little  has 
 yet  been  done  in  reference  to  schools  of  a  high  order,  for  the  education 
 of  the  children  of  the  more  w’eaLthy  members  of  the  Presbyterian  Church, 
 one  school-house  of  this  description  has  been  built  in  Garvagh,  and  sub¬ 
 scriptions  have  been  made  towards  the  building  of  another  at  Bally- 
 money.  Only  about  one-twentieth  part  of  the  Congregations  of  the 
 Assembly  possess  Manses ;  but  in  several  cases,  sites  have  been  secured 
 whereon  to  build  them,  and  some  are  in  progress  of  erection.  The 
 Board  of  Missions  has  been  directed  to  take  immediate  steps  towards 
 the  appointment  of  Ministers  and  Scripture  readers,  to  those  localities 
 where  large  numbers  of  indigent  persons  are  collected,  for  the  construc¬ 
 tion  of  railways  and  other  public  works  ;  that  if  possible,  such  persons 
 may  be  preserved  from  Sabbath  desecration,  and  a  disregard  to  the  ordi¬ 
 nances  of  religion,  and  instructed  in  its  sacred  duties.  A  statement  of 
 facts  relative  to  the  bequests  of  the  late  Mrs.  Magee  of  Dublin,  was 
 
FIRST  PROVOST  OF  TRINITY  COLLEGE,  DUBLIN.  63 
 
 brought  before  the  Assembly.  From  this  statement  it  appears,  that 
 about  £25,000  in  India  securities,  was  left  by  that  lady,  from  which  is 
 derived  an  annual  revenue  of  from  £900  to  £1000,  to  the  Mission  in 
 India.  See  has  left  £5000  to  the  Foreign  Mission,  to  be  employed  in 
 the  diffusion  of  Christianity  in  India  or  elsewhere  ;  £5000  to  the  Home 
 Mission,  and  £20,000  to  the  erection  and  endowment  of  a  Presbyterian 
 College.  She  has  also  left  the  reversion  of  £5000  to  the  Female  Orphan 
 School  of  Usher’s  Quay,  Dublin.  Besides  a  large  sum  towards  defray¬ 
 ing  the  expenses  of  the  erection  of  the  new  Presbyterian  Church,  on 
 Ormond-Quay  ;  she  has  left  a  further  sum  of  £1350  for  the  benefit  of 
 that  church.  Altogether  she  has  left  above  £60,000  to  purposes  connect¬ 
 ed  with  the  Presbyterian  Church  in  Ireland.  The  Assembly  recorded 
 its  best  thanks  to  the  Hon.  the  Irish  Society,  for  the  liberality  evinced, 
 and  the  munificence  exhibited,  in  their  contributions  in  aid  of  the  Pres¬ 
 byterian  Churches  and  Schools  throughout  their  extensive  estates  in 
 Ireland. 
 
 WALTER  TRAVERS,  A  PRESBYTERIAN,  THE  FIRST  RE¬ 
 GULAR  PROVOST  OF  TRINITY  COLLEGE,  DUBLIN. 
 
 It  is  a  fact,  which  should  be  generally  known,  that  Presbyterians  were 
 originally  admitted  to  all  the  honours  and  emoluments  of  Dublin  College. 
 Walter  Travers,  the  first  regular  Provost  ot  the  Irish  University,  was  a 
 Presbyterian  minister.  It  cannot  be  said  that  his  ecclesiastical  peculia¬ 
 rities  were  unknown  when  he  obtained  this  high  literary  appointment, 
 for  he  had  long  before  been  distinguished  as  one  of  the  most  able  and 
 zealous  of  the  English  non-conformists.  He  was  so  much  opposed  to 
 any  recognition  of  prelatical  authority,  that  he  passed  over  into  Holland 
 to  obtain  Presbyterian  ordination.  He  was  subsequently  appointed  Lec¬ 
 turer  at  the  Temple — a  situation  which  he  occupied  for  several  years.  At 
 this  time  he  came  into  collision  with  the  celebrated  author  of  the  “  Ec¬ 
 clesiastical  Polity,”  commonly  ealled,  by  Episcopalians,  “  the  judicious 
 Hooker.”  Hooker,  as  Master  of  the  Temple,  preached  in  the  forenoon 
 — Travers,  as  Lecturer,  officiated  in  the  afternoon.  Fuller,  himself  an 
 1  Episcopalian,  thus  speaks  of  their  respective  services.  “  Mr.  Hooker’s 
 voice  was  low,  stature  little,  gesture  none  at  all — standing  still  in  the 
 pulpit,  as  if  the  posture  of  his  body  were  the  emblem  of  his  mind,  un¬ 
 moveable  in  his  opinions.  Where  his  eye  was  left  fixed  at  the  beginning, 
 it  was  found  fixed  at  the  end  of  his  sermon.  His  sermons  followed  the 
 inclination  of  his  studies,  and  were,  for  the  most  part,  on  controversies 
 and  deep  points  of  school  divinity.”  “Mr.  Travers’  utt  erance  was 
 graceful,  gesture  plausible,  matter  profitable,  method  plain,  and  his 
 style  carried  in  it  ‘  a  genius  of  grace’  flowing  from  his  sanctified  heart. 
 Some  say  that  the  congregation  in  the  Temple  ebbed  in  the  forenoon, 
 and  flowed  in  the  afternoon,  and  that  the  auditory  of  Mr.  Travers  was 
 far  the  more  numerous — the  first  cause  of  emulation  betwixt  them.  But 
 such  as  knew  Mr.  Hooker,”  adds  Fuller  in  his  own  sly  fashion,  “  knew 
 him  to  be  too  wise  to  take  exception  at  such  trifles,  the  rather  because 
 the  most  judicious  is  always  the  least  part  in  all  auditories.”  These  two 
 preachers  could  not  long  act  together  harmoniously.  Hooker  was  an 
 abettor  of  Arminianism  as  well  as  a  strenuous  advocate  of  Prelacy, 
 whilst  Travers  was  a  staunch  Calvinist,  and  a  most  decided  Presbyterian. 
 It  therefore  frequently  happened  that  the  doctrine  propounded  from  the 
 pulpit  in  the  morning  was  overturned  in  the  afternoon,  and  as  the  two 
 divines  ranked  among  the  most  accomplished  representatives  of  Confor¬ 
 mity  and  Puritanism,  the  most  eminent  characters  of  the  day  took  a  deep 
 
64  SYNOD—  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH  IN  ENGLAND. 
 
 interest  in  their  controversies.  Not  only  young  law  students,  but  such 
 men  as  Sir  Edward  Coke,  were  to  be  seen  earnestly  listening  to  the 
 sermons,  and  noting  down  the  various  arguments.  As  Travers  was  by 
 far  the  more  effective  preacher,  the  high  chur6h  party  speedily  took  the 
 alarm  ;  for  they  considered  that,  were  he  to  succeed  in  gaining  over  all 
 the  gentlemen  of  the  legal  profession  to  the  cause  of  Presbyterianism, 
 the  stability  of  the  existing  hierarchy  would  be  seriously  endangered. 
 The  Archbishop  of  Canterbury  accordingly  interfered,  and  silenced  the 
 eloqnent  lecturer,  As  he  was  just  entering  the  pu'pit,  on  a  particular 
 occasion,  to  deliver  the  afternoon  sermon,  a  low  official  appeared  and 
 served  him  with  a  notice  to  desist  from  preaching.  He  was  in  conse¬ 
 quence  obliged  to  announce  abruptly  that  he  had  received  such  an  order, 
 and  to  dismiss  the  congregation.  When  Travers  was  thus  under  suspen¬ 
 sion  by  the  Archbishop  of  Canterbury,  his  old  friend  Adam  Loftus,  then 
 Archbishop  of  Dublin,  invited  him  to  become  Provost  of  the  newly- 
 erected  Irish  University.  In  accepting  this  appointment  he  was  not 
 obliged  to  conform  to  the  Episcopal  discipline,  for  the  statutes  of  the 
 University  were  oiiginally  so  framed  that  its  highest  offices  were  open  to 
 evangelical  Presbyterians.  Travers  presided  over  the  College  for  a 
 number  of  years,  but  the  civil  wars  at  length  obliged  him  to  leave  the 
 country.  He  died  at  an  advanced  age  in  England  in  rather  limited  cir¬ 
 cumstances.  We  think  it  right  to  add  that  Archbishop  Ussher,  the  most 
 illustrious  scholar  ever  produced  by  Trinity  College,  Dublin,  was  edu¬ 
 cated  under  the  care  of  a  Presbyterian  Provost.  At  an  early  period  the 
 Irish  University  was  in  fact  regarded  as  a  kind  of  asylum  for  learned 
 Puritans,  but,  about  forty  years  after  its  erection,  high  church  influence 
 succeeded  in  changing  its  constitution  and  in  shutting  out  all,  save  Epis¬ 
 copalians,  from  its  Provostship  and  Fellowships.  At  present  it  is  com¬ 
 pletely  a  sectarian  institution,  as  no  one  can  obtain  any  of  its  places  of 
 trust  and  dignity  without  conforming  to  the  established  church  of  Eng¬ 
 land  and  Ireland. 
 
 THE  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH  IN  ENGLAND. 
 
 ABSTRACT  OF  THE  PROCEEDINGS  OF  THE  SESSION  OF  SYNOD  FOR  1846. 
 
 The  Rev.  W.  Blackwood,  Newcastle-upon-Tyne,  was  chosen  Moderator. 
 The  overture  on  Presbyterial  Visitations  having  been  read,  a  Committee 
 was  appointed  to  prepare  a  scheme  of  Presbyterial  Visitations, — and  as  the 
 overture  on  the  state  of  Religion  within  the  bounds  of  the  Church  was  closely 
 connected  therewith,  the  latter  wag  remitted  to  the  Committee  appointed  for 
 the  former.  Instructions  were  given,  that,  the  overture  on  a  Supple¬ 
 mental  Fuud,  and  also  that,  on  a  Sustentation  Fund,  should  be  taken  up 
 along  with  the  business  of  the  Home  Mission  Committee.  A  Committee 
 was  appointed  to  prepare  a  scheme  of  elementary  education  and  school  ar¬ 
 rangements,  to  be  recommended  for  adoption  in  all  the  schools  connected 
 with  the  Synod,  the  Committee  was  also  instructed  to  take  such  steps  as  to 
 them  might  seem  proper,  for  encouraging  the  establishment  of  schools  of  a 
 high  order.  Instructions  were  given,  that  that  part  of  the  Pastoral  Address 
 of  1842,  relative  to  Irregular  Marriages  be  reprinted,  and,  that  the  Congre¬ 
 gations  near  the  Border,  and  the  Presbyteries  of  this  Church,  petition  Par¬ 
 liament  in  favour  of  any  measure  that  may  promise,  on  proper  principles,  to 
 remedy  this  great  evil.  The  Synod  expressed  their  obligations  to  the  Pres¬ 
 byterian  Church  in  Ireland  for  her  support,  and  their  desire  to  go  forward 
 with  increased  liberality,  diligence,  and  with  more  fervent  prayer  in  the 
 work  of  Missions.  A  day  of  humiliation  was  appointed,  because  of  sin  and 
 shortcoming,  on  which  all  the  congregations  should  unite  in  prayer  for  an 
 outpouring  of  God’s  Holy  Spirit  on  all  the  Ministers,  Office-bearers,  and 
 Members  of  the  Church. 
 
HISTORY  OF  THE  CHURCH  OF  SCOTLAND.  65 
 
 CONTINUED  SKETCH  OF  THE  OUTLINE  OF  THE 
 
 HISTORY  OF  THE  CHURCH  OF  SCOTLAND. 
 
 From  the  date  1685,  till  the  date  1702. 
 
 (According  to  Hetherington’s  History.) 
 
 The  fires  of  persecution  had  begun  to  grow  fainter  and  the  sword  was  less 
 incessantly  bathed  in  blood  during  the  year  1686,  not,  however,  because  the 
 rage  of  the  persecutors  had  abated,  but  partly  because  the  exterminating 
 process  had  so  far  reduced  the  number  of  the  accessible  victims,  that  they 
 could  not  now  so  easily  lay  hold  on  objects  on  whom  to  exercise  their  bar¬ 
 barities.  There  was  another  cause  which  tended  to  abate  the  violence  of 
 the  persecution.  The  king  seems  to  have  thought  the  country  now  nearly 
 ripe  for  that  great  change,  to  produce  which,  had  been  the  main  cause  of 
 the  persecuting  enactments.  Both  Charles  and  James  knew  well  that  the 
 Presbyterian  Church  formed  the  strongest  barrier  to  the  restoration  of  Po¬ 
 pery,  and  neither  of  them  expected  Prelacy  to  offer  any  very  detei  mined  or 
 protracted  opposition  to  it ;  they  therefore  directed  all  their  efforts  against 
 Presbytery,  confidently  anticipating,  that  if  it  were  destroyed,  they  would 
 easily  induce  the  Prelacy  to  accept  what  would  be  a  comparatively  slight 
 change  from  a  hierarchy  acknowledging  the  headship  of  the  king,  to  a 
 hierarchy  acknowledging  the  headship  of  the  Pope.  In  this  they  erred, 
 for  the  Episcopalian  Church  though  Prelatic  was  still  Protestant — a  great 
 effort  was  therefore  made  to  restore  Popery,  and  in  consequence,  the  King’s 
 !  indignation  fell  upon  some  of  the  Prelates  who  had  presumed  to  oppose  his 
 wish.  The  Archbishop  of  Glasgow  and  the  Bishop  of  Dunkeld,  were  de- 
 j  prived  of  their  benefices.  The  celebrated  Alexander  Peden  died  in  this  year, 
 
 I  after  a  reconciliation  had  been  effected  between  him  and  Renwick.  The  con- 
 
 i  duct  of  the  King  seems  about  this  time  to  have  changed — he  began  to  declare 
 
 himself  an  advocate  of  liberty,  of  conscience,  and  universal  toleration. 
 Few,  however,  were  deceived  by  these  hypocritical  pretences.  All  true 
 Protestants,  whether  Episcopalians,  Presbyterians,  or  Dissenters,  saw 
 clearly  enough  that  direct  favour  to  the  Papists  was  intended. 
 
 The  year  1688,  so  memorable  in  the  annals  of  civil  and  religious  liberty, 
 wore  at  its  beginning  in  Scotland,  the  aspect  of  persecution.  We  now 
 glance  at  the  last  days  of  James  Renwick.  For  continuing  to  preach  the 
 Gospel,  he  was  seized  on  the  1st  of  February,  committed  to  prison,  and 
 put  in  chains  as  a  felon.  His  accusation  was  based  chiefly  on  his  vindication 
 of  liberty  of  conscience  ;  the  pleasing  simplicity  of  his  manners,  the  manly 
 and  candid  answers  which  he  made,  and  the  youthful  elegance  of  his  person, 
 combined  to  draw  the  respect  and  excite  the  compassion  of  the  council,  who 
 manifested  a  strong  desire  to  save  his  life.  After  he  was  condemned  to 
 die,  he  was  asked  if  he  wished  longer  time  to  be  granted  him — his  answer 
 was  “  It  is  all  one  to  me — if  it  be  prolonged  it  is  welcome — if  it  be  shortened 
 it  is  welcome:  my  Master’s  time  is  the  best.”  The  day  of  execution  was 
 however  postponed,  and  considerable  efforts  were  made  to  induce  him  to 
 yield  or  to  make  such  concession  as  would  have  justified  the  council  in 
 saving  his  life.  He  was  visited  by  one  of  the  Bishops,  by  some  of  the  Curates, 
 and  by  the  Lord  Advocate ;  but  he  remained  unshaken  in  his  principles, 
 and  ca'mly  resolved  to  lay  down  his  life  rather  than  consent  to  their  vio¬ 
 lation  in  the  least  degree.  He  had  been  exposed  to  much  calumny  and 
 reproach  for  his  unbending  maintenance  of  them  in  his  conferences  with 
 other  Presbyterian  Ministers,-  and  he  judged  rightly,  that  to  abandon 
 them  through  the  fear  of  death  if  unconvinced  they  were  erroneous,  would 
 cast  great  discredit  upon  these  principles — discourage  those  who  had  been 
 his  faithful  followers  and  fellow  martyrs — and  be  utterly  ruinous  not  only 
 to  his  own  character,  but  also  and  especially  to  his  peace  of  mind.  For  him 
 to  die  was  infinitely  less  terrible  than  to  disown  the  Covenants,  cast  a  stum- 
 
66  HISTORY  OF  THE  CHURCH  OF  SCOTLAND. 
 
 bling  block  in  the  way  of  God’s  people,  and  violate  his  own  allegiance  to 
 Christ.  Finding  that  there  were  no  prospects  of  bis  submission,  orders  were 
 given  for  his  execution.  On  the  day  appointed,  the  17th  of  February,  he 
 obtained  permission  for  his  mother  and  sisters  to  spend  a  little  time  with  him 
 in  prison — He  spoke  to  them  in  joyful  terms  of  anticipation  of  his  approach¬ 
 ing  death  hour,  addressing  to  them  the  language  of  warm  alfection.  When 
 the  hour  approached,  the  council  apprehensive  of  the  effect  which  might  he 
 produced,  seut  to  request  him  neither  to  pray  nor  address  the  people  from 
 the  scaffold  ;  intending  that  if  he  would  not  comply,  the  drums  would  he 
 heat  so  that  not  a  word  would  be  heard.  He  refused  to  comply;  and  ac¬ 
 cordingly  whenever  he  attempted  to  speak,  his  voice  was  drowned  or  nearly 
 so  in  the  harsh  discordant  sound  of  the  beaten  drums.  Yet  a  few  sentences 
 were  caught  by  the  keen  ears  of  his  followers  and  friends,  and  were  trea¬ 
 sured  up  as  the  precious  fragments  of  a  martyr’s  last  testimony.  So  died 
 James  Renwick,  three  days  after  he  had  completed  his  26th  year — a  youth 
 in  years,  hut  an  experienced  Christian,  and  a  most  faithful,  zealous,  and 
 indefatigable  minister — in  temper  mild,  gentle  and  patient — in  manners 
 courteous  and  amiable — in  discussion  clear,  eloquent  and  vigorous,  as  his 
 writings  fully  prove.  This  singularly  pious  and  highly  gifted  youth  was  the 
 last  who  publicly  sealed  with  his  blood  his  testimony  in  behalf  of  Scotland’s 
 covenant,  and  the  Divine  Mediator’s  sole  sovereignity  over  His  Church. 
 
 Wnen  the  landing  of  the  Prince  of  Orange  and  the  Revolution  which 
 followed  put  an  end  to  the  persecutions  which  had  continued  for  twenty- 
 eight  years,  a  computation  was  made,  from  which  it  appeared  that  above 
 eighteen  thousand  had  suffered  by  death,  slavery,  exile  or  imprisonment 
 inflicted  in  the  vain  endeavour  to  destroy  the  Presbyterian  Church  of 
 Scotland,  and  to  establish  Prelacy  on  its  ruins.  The  legislature  of  Eng¬ 
 land  met  in  the  form  of  a  Convention,  avoiding  the  term  Parliament,  as 
 not  being  called  by  the  King,  and  after  considerable  discussion,  voted  “  that 
 James  the  II.  having  endeavoured  to  subvert  the  constitution  of  the  king¬ 
 dom,  by  breaking  the  original  contract  between  the  king  and  the  people, 
 and  by  the  advice  of  Jesuits  and  other  wicked  persons,  having  violated  the 
 !  fundamental  laws  and  withdrawn  himself  out  of  this  kingdom,  has  abdicated 
 the  government  and  the  throne  has  become  vacant.’'  After  some  further 
 discussion  the  throne  was  given  to  the  Prince  and  Princess  of  Orange  as 
 joint  sovereigns.  On  the  8th  of  January,  1689,  William  assembled  the 
 leading  Scottish  noblemen  and  gentlemen  who  were  in  London,  and  among 
 other  things  told  them  he  had  called  them  together  to  ask  their  advice 
 respecting  the  best  method  of  securing  the  civil  and  religious  liberties  of 
 their  country.  Their  adrice  was  that  be  would  assume  the  administration 
 of  affairs  till  a  convention  of  estates  could  be  held  in  Edinburgh,  which 
 convention  they  requested  for  the  14th  of  March  ; — to  which  he  assented. 
 This  convention  in  its  results  proving  highly  favourable  to  the  Presbyte¬ 
 rians,  the  ministers  in  the  course  of  next  year  resumed  their  churches. 
 An  address  also  was  drawn  up  to  the  King,  the  free,  generous  and  noble 
 sentiments  contained  in  which  strongly  contrasted  with  the  spirit  equally 
 servile  and  tyrannical  of  the  address  transmitted  by  the  Scottish  Prelates 
 to  James  on  the  very  eve  of  his  abdication. 
 
 On  the  lffth  of  Ju'y  the  important  subject  of  Patronage  was  taken  up 
 by  the  Geueral  Assembly,  and  an  act  passed  discharging  and  making  void 
 the  power  of  presenting  ministers  to  vacant  churches,  and  declaring 
 ‘ '  that  in  the  case  of  the  vacancy  of  any  parish,  the  heritors  of  said  parish 
 being  Protestants,  and  the  elders,  are  to  name  and  propose  the  person  to 
 the  whole  congregation,  to  be  either  approved  or  disapproved  of  them,” 
 their  reas  >ns  to  be  stated,  if  they  disapproved,  to  the  Presbytery.  And  in 
 lieu  of  the  right  of  patronage  the  patrons  were  empowered  to  raise  from 
 the  heritors  and  life  renters  of  the  several  ’parishes  the  sum  of  600 
 merks,  on  the  payment  of  which  the  patron  was  bound  to  execute  a  re¬ 
 nunciation  of  his  right  in  favour  of  the  parish.  By  the  same  act  the  tiends 
 j  or  tythes  to  which  no  person  could  shew  a  heritable  title  were  also  made 
 
THE  VAUDOIS  CHURCH.  67 
 
 over  to  the  patron,  who,  however  was  bound  to  sell  to  each  heritor  the 
 tiend  of  his  own  lands  and  the  vote  of  his  year’s  purchase.  In  this  man¬ 
 ner,  a  very  valuable  compensation  was  given  to  patrons  for  relinquishing 
 the  “  right”  of  patrouage,  as  it  was  called — >a  right  which  in  by  far  the 
 majority  of  cases  was  a  glaring  wrong  and  illegal  usurpation. 
 
 King  William  died  on  the  8th  of  March,  1702.  By  the  Church  of  Scot¬ 
 land  his  memory  will  ever  be  much  and  justly  revered,  as  having  been 
 under  Providence,  the  means  by  which  she  was  delivered  from  prelatic 
 tyranny  and  persecution.  There  are  some  points  in  the  foregoing  continued 
 sketch  of  this  History,  that  may  suggest  important  reflection.  We  see 
 pervading  the  whole,  the  movements  of  one  single-minded  effort  which  was 
 neither  more  nor  less,  than  to  secure  for  the  Church  of  Christ,  the  position 
 which  had  been  marked  out  for  her  by  the  Apostles,  by  reformers  and  mar¬ 
 tyrs  through  the  lapse  of  centuries.  The  Redeemer  had  said  “  my  kingdom 
 is  not  of  this  world”;  kings  and  civil  authorities  had  said  “  the  kingdom  of 
 Christ  is  of  this  world — directed  by  the  counsellors  of  this  world — and  ruled 
 by  its  authorities”.  A  Knox  and  a  Renwick  it  equalized  as  the  factious, 
 and  the  disorderly  were  neither  more  nor  less  than  the  champions  of  true 
 order  and  sound  loyalty — the  order  which  drew  the  scripture  line  between 
 the  secular  and  the  spiritual — and  the  loyalty  which  was  true  to  the  Lord 
 Jesus  upon  the  one  hand — and  also  true  to  the  king  of  the  country  upon 
 the  other.  Some  men  would  have  hardihood  enough  to  take  affairs  of 
 Heaven  and  of  earth  into  their  own  hands.  The  logic  and  the  grasp  of 
 Romanists  and  of  Romanizing  Protestants  led  to  this,  and  the  voice  of 
 Scottish  Reformers  was  raised  just  as  the  voice  of  Martin  Luther  had  been 
 raised  to  tell  men  that  the  Bible  had  laws  as  well  as  the  S  atute  Book  ;  and, 
 that  the  Bib’e  disclosed  its  precedents,  as  well  as  the  records  of  decided  cases 
 disclosed  theirs.  It  strikes  us  as  a  great  matter  in  reference  to  the  entire 
 history  of  these  men,  to  try  to  get  at  the  real  state  of  the  case.  Time  and 
 the  distorting  and  discolouring  gloss  of  prejudice  and  dislike  have  made  sad 
 misrepresentation  of  their  spirit  and  their  acts.  The  magic  glass  of  Rome 
 made  Martin  Luther  an  incarnation  of  the  devil,  and  a  Calvin  and  a  Knox 
 in  like  manner,  stand  before  us  in  the  pages  of  some  writers  soi  disant 
 Protestants  as  the  very  beau  ideal  of  outrageous  fanaticism  and  ruthless 
 cruelty.  D’Aubigne,  M‘Crie,  and  may  we  not  add  Hetherington,  have  at 
 length  done  largely  for  sound  Protestantism,  what  the  Seer  of  Avon  did 
 for  the  world  of  fact,  and  of  fact  “  stranger  than  fiction”  ;  they  have  wanted 
 us  to  listen  to  the  great  men  of  the  Religion  of  the  Cross  speaking  for  them¬ 
 selves;  and  to  be  judged  of,  not  by  the  glosses  of  Monkish  commentators, 
 but  simply  by  the  deeds  which  these  men  of  gospel  light  and  gospel  freedom 
 themselves,  by  the  grace  of  God  performed. 
 
 THE  VAUDOIS  CHURCH. 
 
 It  is  said  that  some  of  the  early  Christians,  who  had  resided  in  Rome 
 and  the  neighbourhood,  fled  to  the  retired  valleys  of  Peidmont  to  escape 
 the  persecutions  of  the  Pagan  Emperors;  and  it  is  not  improbable  that 
 the  Gospel  was  first  planted  among  the  Alps  by  these  pious  refugees. 
 The  Vauclois  of  the  present  day  trace  up  their  Church  to  the  very  times 
 of  the  Apostles,  and  allege  that,  in  consequence  of  the  rapid  growth  of 
 ecclesiastical  corruptions,  their  forefathers,  in  the  former  part  of  the 
 fourth  century,  felt  it  necessary  to  separate  from  the  Romish  communion. 
 About  the  beginning  of  the  fifth  century,  the  celebrated  Vigilantius,  who 
 resided  in  the  region  of  the  Alps,  was  distinguished  by  his  opposition  to 
 the  worship  of  relics,  prayers  for  the  dead,  monachism,  and  other  abuses  ; 
 and  it  is  notorious  that  he  was  supported  in  his  Protestantism  by  the 
 pastors  of  his  vicinity.  In  the  ages  immediately  succeeding,  we  may  still 
 discover  in  the  same  quarter  of  the  Church  a  determination  to  resist  the 
 
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 PRESBYTERIAN  REFORMERS. 
 
 growing  pretensions  of  the  Bishop  of  Rome  ;  Claude  of  Turin,  who 
 flourished  about  the  commencement  of  the  ninth  century,  though  a  prelate 
 of  the  Established  Church,  maintained  the  original  identity  of  Bishop 
 and  Presbyter,  denounced  the  adoration  of  images,  condemned  the 
 doctrine  of  transubstantiation,  and  in  various  other  ways  signalised  him¬ 
 self  as  an  ecclesiastical  reformer.  From  his  time  we  can  distinctly  tiace 
 the  Protestantism  of  the  Vaudois.  There  is  still  extant,  in  their  ancient 
 language,  a  poem,  called,  “The  Noble  Lesson,”  obviously  written  ,in 
 the  twelfth  century,  from  which  it  appears  that  even  then  these  poor 
 mountaineers  suffered  severely  for  their  opposition  to  Popery.  As  the 
 Reformation  approached,  their  difficulties  multiplied  ;  and,  at  length, 
 in  the  year  1487,  Innocent  VIII.  published  a  bull  in  which  he  offered 
 “  plenary  indulgence  and  remission  of  all  their  sins”  to  such  as  should 
 join  in  a  crusade  for  the  extirpation  of  the  Vaudois.  At  this  time, 
 thousands  of  armed  crusaders  entered  the  valleys,  in  obedience  to  the 
 Papal  call ;  but  the  inhabitants  defended  themselves  with  uncommon 
 bravery,  and  eventually  succeeded  in  repulsing  their  assailants.  After 
 the  Reformation,  these  good  people  became  the  objects  of  more  intense 
 hatred  to  the  See  of  Rome  ;  for,  when  the  Protestants  were  asked, 
 “  Where  was  your  religion  before  Luther?”  they  were  wont  to  point 
 triumphantly  to  the  valleys  of  Peidmont.  Rome,  therefore,  resolved 
 upon  the  utter  annihilation  of  the  Alpine  Church,  and  for  ages  the  Vau¬ 
 dois  were  exposed  to  a  series  of  the  most  horrible  persecutions.  Some 
 of  them  were  put  to  death  by  starvation — some  were  hurled  from  preci¬ 
 pices — some  were  roasted  alive — and  some  were  blown  up  with  gun¬ 
 powder.  But  their  Church  has  survived  all  these  trials,  and  to  this  day 
 there  exists  in  the  valleys  of  Peidmont  a  Presbyterian  Synod  with  an 
 Orthodox  Confession.  The  Vaudois  Synod  meets  only  once  in  five 
 years.  It  is  commonly  supposed  that  the  Moderator  holds  his  office  for 
 life,  but  this  i3  a  mistake,  as  he  is  only  appointed  from  Synod  to  Synod. 
 The  Vaudois  are  under  the  government  of  the  King  of  Sardinia,  a 
 Roman  Catholic  Prince  ;  and,  as  an  illustration  of  the  system  of  oppres¬ 
 sion  under  which  they  groan,  it  may  be  mentioned,  that  they  are  obliged 
 to  pay  £50  to  the  Crown  for  leave  to  meet  in  their  highest  ecclesiastical 
 judicatory.  1  he  parishes  of  the  Vaudois  Church  amount  to  fifteen,  and 
 are  served  by  fifteen  pastors.  The  population  at  present  does  not  exceed 
 22,500,  though  at  the  time  of  the  Reformation  it  was  computed  at 
 50,000.  The  decrease  is  to  be  attributed  to  persecution. 
 
 MORAL  INTREPIDITY  OF  THE  PRESBYTERIAN  REFORMERS. 
 
 The  moral  courage,  and  noble  magnanimity  of  Luther  have  been  deserved¬ 
 ly  admired  when,  going  to  the  Diet  of  Worms,  he  said  to  friends  who  re¬ 
 minded  him  of  personal  danger,  and  who  tried  to  dissuade  him — *•  That  were 
 all  the  tiles  of  the  houses,  and  the  blades  of  grass  so  many  devils,  he  would 
 go  and  plead  the  cause  of  Christ’s  truth’ — and  when,  after  his  defence  be¬ 
 fore  the  Emperor  and  the  assembled  Princes,  he  exclaimed — “  Here  I 
 stand  ;  I  can  do  nothing  else  ;  God  help  me.” 
 
 A  similar  instance  of  moral  heroism,  and  honest  fidelity  occurs  in  the 
 life  of  Andrew  Melville,  one  of  the  most  distinguished  of  the  Scottish  Re¬ 
 formers. — Employed,  on  one  occasion  by  his  brethren  of  the  ministry,  to 
 present  a  bold  remonstrance  against  the  encroachments  of  the  civil  power 
 upon  the  liberties  of  the  church.  Arrau,  the  Regent,  who  was  surrounded 
 with  a  body  of  armed  men,  looking  round  with  a  threatening  countenance, 
 exclaimed — “Who  dare  subscribe  these  treasonable  articles?” — “We 
 dare,”  replied  Melville,  and  advancing  to  the  table,  he  took  the  pen 
 the  clerk  held  and  subscribed.  On  another  occasion,  Melville  accom- 
 
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 panied  a  deputation  of  the  clergy  for  the  purpose  of  remonstrating  with 
 King  James,  against  a  measure  which  they  judged  to  he  fraught  with  immi¬ 
 nent  danger  to  the  country.  The  King  having  interrupted  in  “  a  crabbit 
 and  coleric  manner”  James  Melville,  who,  because  of  his  mildness,  had 
 been  employed  to  speak  for  the  rest,  Andrew  Melville  could  no  longer 
 keep  silence.  He  took  the  King  by  the  sleeve,  and  calling  him  “  God’s 
 sillie  vassal,”  he  proceeded  to  address  him  in  the  following  strain — “per. 
 haps  the  most  singular,  in  point  of  freedom,  that  ever  saluted  royal  ears,” 
 “Sir,”  he  said,  “we  will  always  reverence  your  Majesty  in  public,  but 
 since  we  have  this  occasion  to  be  with  your  Majesty  in  private,  and  since 
 you  are  brought  into  extreme  danger  both  of  your  life  and  crown,  and  along 
 with  you  the  country  and  the  church  of  God  are  like  to  go  to  wreck,  for 
 not  telling  you  the  truth  and  giving  you  faithful  council,  we  must  discharge 
 our  duty,  or  else  be  traitors  both  to  Christ  and  you.  Therefore,  Sir,  as 
 divers  times  before  I  have  told  you,  so  now  again  I  must  tell  you, 
 there  are  two  kings  and  two  kingdoms  in  Scotland  ;  there  is  King  James, 
 the  head  of  the  commonwealth,  and  there  is  Christ  Jesus,  the  King  of  the 
 Church,  whose  subject  James  the  Sixth  is,  and  of  whose  kingdom  he  is  not 
 a  king,  nor  a  lord,  nor  a  head,  but  a  member.  We  will  yield  to  you  your 
 place,  and  give  you  all  due  obedience,  but  again  I  say,  you  are  not  the  head 
 of  the  Church.  You  cannot  give  us  that  eternal  life  which  we  seek  for, 
 even  in  this  world,  and  you  cannot  deprive  us  of  it.  Permit  us  then  freely 
 to  meet  in  the  name  of  Christ,  and  to  attend  to  the  interests  of  that  Church 
 of  which  you  are  a  chief  member.  Sir,  when  you  were  in  your  swaddling 
 clothes,  Christ  Jesus  reigned  freely  in  this  land,  in  spite  of  all  his  enemies  ; 
 his  officers  and  ministers  convened*  for  the  ruling  and  welfare  of  his  Church, 
 which  was  ever  for  your  welfare,  when  these  same  enemies  were  seeking 
 your  destruction.  And  now,  when  there  is  more  than  extreme  necessity  for 
 the  continuance  of  that  duty,  will  you  hinder  and  dishearten  Christ’s  ser¬ 
 vants  and  your  most  faithful  subjects,  quarrelling  with  them  for  their  con¬ 
 vening,  when  you  should  rather  commend  and  countenance  them,  as  the 
 godly  Kings  and  Emperors  did.” — It  is  related,  that  during  the  delivery  of 
 this  honest  and  striking  expostulation,  his  Majesty’s  passion,  which  was 
 very  high  at  its  commencement,  gradually  subsided  ;  and  the  ministers  were 
 dismissed  with  fair  promises. 
 
 DIFFICULTIES  AND  DANGERS  OF  THE  EARLY  PRESBY¬ 
 TERIANS  IN  NORTH  AMERICA. 
 
 A  little  more  than  fifty  years  ago,  the  north  of  the  Ohio  river  was  al¬ 
 most  an  unbroken  wilderness, — the  mysterious  red  man’s  home.  A  bold 
 and  hardy  band  of  settlers  from  beyond  the  mountains  had  built  their 
 log  cabins  and  were  trying  to  subdue  the  desert.  To  them  every 
 hour  was  full  of  peril.  The  Indians  would  often  cross  the  river,  steal 
 their  children  and  horses,  and  kill  and  scalp  any  victim  who  came  in 
 their  way.  They  worked  in  the  field  with  weapons  at  their  side,  and  on 
 the  Sabbath  met  in  the  grove  or  the  rude  log  church,  to  hear  the  word 
 of  God,  with  their  rifles  in  their  hands.  To  preach  to  these  settlers,  Mr. 
 Joseph  Smith,  a  Presbyterian  minister,  had  left  the  parental  home  east 
 of  the  mountains.  He,  it  was  said,  was  the  second  minister  who  had 
 crossed  the  Monongahela  river.  He  settled  in  Washington  county, 
 Pennsylvania,  and  became  the  pastor  of  the  Cross  Creek  and  Upper 
 Buffalo  congregations,  dividing  the  time  between  them.  He  found  them 
 a  willing  and  united  people,  but  still  unable  to  pay  him  a  salary  which 
 would  support  his  family.  He,  in  common  with  all  the  early  ministers, 
 must  cultivate  a  farm.  He  purchased  one  on  credit,  proposing  to  pay  for 
 it  with  the  salary  pledged  to  him  by  his  people.  Years  passed  away. — 
 The  pastor  was  unpaid.  Little  or  no  money  was  in  circulation.  Wheat 
 
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 EARLY  PRESBYTERIANS — NORTH  AMERICA. 
 
 was  abundant,  but  there  was  no  market.  It  could  not  be  sold  for  more 
 than  twelve  and  a  half  cents  in  cash.  Even  their  salt  had  to  be  brought 
 across  the  mountains  on  pack  horses — it  was  worth  eight  dollars  per 
 |  bushel,  and  twenty-one  bushels  of  wheat  were  often  given  for  one  of  salt. 
 The  time  came  when  the  last  payment  must  be  made,  and  Mr.  Smith 
 was  told  he  must  pay  or  leave  the  farm.  Three  years’  salary  was  now 
 due  from  his  people.  For  the  want  of  this,  his  land,  his  improvements 
 upon  it,  and  his  hopes  of  remaining  amongst  a  beloved  people,  must  be 
 abandoned.  The  people  were  called  together,  and  the  case  laid  be- 
 fore  them.  They  were  greatly  moved.  Counsel  from  on  high  was 
 sought.  Plan  after  plan  was  proposed  and  abandoned.  The  congrega¬ 
 tions  were  unable  to  pay  a  tithe  of  their  debts,  and  no  money  could  be 
 borrowed.  In  despair  they  adjourned  to  meet  again  the  following  week. 
 
 |  In  the  mean  time  it  was  ascertained  that  a  Mr.  Moore,  who  owned  the 
 only  mill  in  the  country,  would  grind  for  them  wheat  on  moderate  terms. 
 At  the  next  meeting  it  was  resolved  to  carry  their  wheat  to  Mr.  Moore’s 
 mill.  Some  of  them  gave  fifty  bushels,  some  more.  This  was  carried 
 from  fifteen  to  twen!y-six  miles  on  horses  to  the  mill.  In  a  month  word 
 came  that  the  flour  was  ready  to  go  to  the  market.  Again  the  people  were 
 called  together.  After  an  earnest  prayer  the  question  was  asked,  “  who 
 I  will  run  the  flour  to  New  Orleans?”  This  was  a  startling  question.  The 
 work  was  perilous  in  the  extreme.  Months  must  pass  before  the  adven¬ 
 turer  could  hope  to  return,  even  though  his  journey  should  be  fortunate. 
 Nearly  all  the  way  was  a  wilderness;  and  gloomy  tales  had  been  told  of 
 the  treacherous  Indians.  JVI  ore  than  one  boat’s  crew  had  gone  on  that 
 journey,  and  came  back  no  more.  Who  then  would  endure  the  toil  and 
 brave  the  danger?  The  young  shrunk  back,  and  the  middle-aged  had 
 their  excuse.  Their  last  scheme  seemed  likely  to  fail.  At  length  a 
 hoary  headed  man,  an  elder  in  the  church,  sixty- four  years  of  age,  arose, 
 and  to  the  astonishment  of  the  whole  assembly  said,  “  Here  am  I,  send 
 me.”  The  deepest  feeling  at  once  pervaded  the  whole  assembly.  To 
 see  their  venerated  old  elder  thus  devote  himself  for  their  good,  melted 
 them  to  tears.  They  gathered  around  old  father  Smiley,  to  learn  that 
 his  resolution  was  indeed  taken;  that  rather  than  lose  their  pastor  he 
 would  brave  danger,  toil,  and  even  death.  After  some  delay  and  trou- 
 |  ble,  two  young  men  were  induced,  by  hope  of  a  large  reward,  to  go  as 
 his  assistants.  A  day  was  appointed  for  starting.  The  young  and  old, 
 from  far  and  near,  from  love  to  father  Smiley  and  their  interest  iu  the 
 object  of  his  mission,  gathered  together  and  with  their  pastor  at  their 
 head,  came  down  from  the  church,  fifteen  miles,  to  the  bank  of  the 
 river,  to  bid  the  old  man  farewell.  Then  a  prayer  was  offered  by  their 
 pastor.  A  parting  hymn  was  sung.  “  There,”  said  the  old  Scotchman, 
 “  untie  the  cable,  and  let  us  see  what  the  Lord  will  do  for  us.”  This  was 
 done  and  the  boat  floated  away.  More  than  nine  months  passed,  and  no 
 word  came  back  from  father  Smiley.  Many  a  prayer  had  been  breathed 
 for  him,  but  what  had  been  his  fate  had  been  unknown.  Another  Sab¬ 
 bath  came.  The  people  came  together  for  worship,  and  there,  on  his 
 rude  bench,  before  the  preacher,  composed  and  devout,  sat  father 
 Smiley.  After  the  services  the  people  were  requested  to  meet  early  in 
 the  week  to  hear  the  report.  All  came  again.  After  thanks  had  been 
 rendered  to  God  for  his  safe  return,  father  Smiley  arose  and  told  his 
 story: — that  the  Lord  had  prospered  his  mission — that  he  had  sold  his 
 flour  for  27  dollars  per  barrel,  and  then  got  safe  back.  He  then  drew  a 
 large  purse,  and  poured  upon  the  table  a  larger  pile  of  gold  than  most 
 of  the  spectators  had  ever  seen  before.  The  young  men  were  paid  each 
 a  hundred  dollars.  Father  Smiley  was  asked  his  charges.  He  meekly 
 replied  that  he  thought  he  ought  to  have  the  same  as  one  of  the  young 
 men,  though  he  had  not  done  quite  as  much  work.  It  was  immediately 
 
MORAVIAN  MISSIONS.  71 
 
 proposed  to  pay  him  three  hundred  dollars.  This  he  refused  to  receive 
 until  the  pastor  was  paid.  Upon  counting  the  money,  there  was  found 
 enough  to  pay  what  was  due  to  Mr.  S.  ;  to  advance  him  his  salary  for 
 the  year  to  come  :  to  reward  father  Smiley  with  three  hundred  dollars, 
 and  to  leave  a  large  dividend  for  each  contributor.  Thus  their  debts 
 were  paid,  the  pastor  relieved,  and  while  life  lasted,  he  broke  for  them 
 the  bread  of  life.  The  bones  of  the  pastor  and  elder  have  long  reposed 
 in  the  same  church-yard,  but  a  grateful  posterity  still  tells  this  pleasing 
 story  of  the  past.— American  Presbyterian  Advocate. 
 
 MORAVIAN  MISSIONS. 
 
 (Communicated  by  Rev.  P.  La  Trobe,  Secretary.) 
 
 The  return  of  the  Harmony  with  her  annual  mail,  from  the  coast  of 
 Labrador,  is  an  event  which  always  invests  with  peculiar  interest,  the 
 closing  months  of  the  missionary  year.  The  Brethren's  Society  in  London, 
 for  the  furtherance  of  the  Gospel,  which  has  had  the  privilege  of  caring 
 for  the  temporal  support  of  the  Mission  among  the  Esquimaux,  ever  since 
 its  establishment  in  the  year  1770,  was  again  rejoiced  by  the  arrival  in  the 
 Thames  of  this  favoured  bark,  as  early  as  the  26th  Sept.  After  a  safe 
 and  prosperous  vojage  out  and  home.  That  she  brings  a  small  freight, 
 the  produce  of  which,  will  be  altogether  insufficient  to  defray  the  expense 
 of  her  outfit  next  spring,  is  a  circumstance  not  unconnected  with  anxiety. 
 But  the  intelligence  of  which  she  is  the  bearer,  is  of  a  nature  to  cause 
 yet  greater  disquietude  and  concern  in  the  breasts  of  all  who  take  interest 
 in  this  remarkable  mission.  The  four  Christian  Congregations  under 
 the  care  of  our  Brethren,  appear  to  have  been  subjected  to  a  two-fold 
 visitation  of  no  common  severity.  Bearth  of  provisions,  accumulating 
 at  Nain,  the  oldest  settlement,  to  absolute  famine,  and  attended  with 
 some  loss  of  life,  among  the  Esquimaux  families  who  left  the  place  in 
 quest  of  food,  was  a  chastisement  which,  however  sorer  the  majority 
 of  those  effected  by  it  were  enabled  to  receive,  with  meekness  and  sub¬ 
 mission,  as  out  of  the  hand  of  a  wise  and  merciful  Father.  By  another 
 trial  of  a  different  character, — the  permission  which  seems  to  be  given 
 to  the  Great  Enemy,  to  assail  in  too  many  instances,  successfully,  the 
 feeble  flocks  committed  to  their  charge, — the  fa  th  of  the  Missionaries 
 was  however  far  more  severely  exercised.  Yet  though  deeply  pained 
 by  the  instances  of  unfaithfulness,  which  had  occurred,  especially  in  the 
 congregations  at  Nain,  and  Hebron— our  Brethren  were  not  disheart¬ 
 ened,  knowing  that  the  Master  whom  they  serve  is  stronger  than  Satan, 
 and  remembering  the  mighty  work  which  he  wrought  forty  years  ago, 
 by  the  power  of  his  grace  and  Holy  Spirit,  upon  the  hearts  of  a  former 
 generation  of  the  Esquimaux  race,  a  work  of  which  the  blessed  conse¬ 
 quences  remain  until  this  day.  From  Greenland,  the  accounts  received, 
 also  by  a  mail  which  occurs  only  once  a  year,  are  on  the  whole  of  a  more 
 cheering  complexion.  Of  temporal  food  there  has  been  a  sufficiency,  at  all 
 the  four  stations,  and  there  has  been  generally  manifested  by  the  Green¬ 
 land  converts  an  earnest  desire  to  enjoy  and  profit  by  the  spiritual  nour¬ 
 ishment,  provided  for  them,  in  the  services  of  the  house  of  God,  and 
 the  use  and  study  of  the  Scriptures  of  the  New  Testament.  Of  the  spi¬ 
 ritual  apprehension  and  experience,  and  the  useful  activity  of  some  of 
 the  native  assistants,  the  letters  received  speak  favourably.  To  Fre - 
 dericnsthal,  the  most  southern  settlement,  some  heathen  Greenlanders 
 from  the  East  coast  had  again  resorted,  professing  a  desire  for  religious 
 instruction.  The  Mission  in  South  Africa,  has  been  exposed  to  serious 
 loss  and  suffering,  owing  to  the  disastrous,  and  this  time  happily,  the 
 unprovoked  invasion  of  the  colony  by  the  Caffres.  The  settlements  of 
 Shiloh  and  Enon ,  which  are  nearer  to  the  scene  of  conflict,  have  been 
 
72  BEAUTIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 
 
 more  than  once  in  great  danger  of  destruction, — but  the  hand  of  the 
 Lord  has  been  marvellously  stretched  out  for  the  protection  both  of  the 
 inhabitants  and  their  property.  Meanwhile  the  levy  of  many  hundred 
 able-bodied  men,  mostly  fathers  of  families,  from  our  several  Hottentot 
 congregation*,  and  their  exposure  to  the  hardships  and  perils  of  the 
 frontier  warfares — is  necessarily  productive  of  much  anxiety  and  distress. 
 The  spirit  in  which  the  correction  has  been  received,  by  the  believing 
 Hottentots,  has  greatly  cheered  and  edified  our  brethren.  In  the  course 
 of  the  past  year,  the  Leper  Hospital  has  been  removed  from  the  Hemel- 
 en-Aarde  to  Robben  Island,  and  brother  Lehman  and  his  wife  have  been 
 invested  with  the  spiritual  charge  of  the  poor  patients,  to  their  great  joy 
 and  gratitude.  From  the  Institution  at  Genadendal,  several  hopeful 
 young  Hottentots,  who  had  finished  their  education,  have  been  appoint¬ 
 ed  to  the  managment  of  schools  in  different  parts  of  the  Colony. 
 
 The  progress  of  the  extensive  Mission  in  the  West  Indies,  has  been 
 undisturbed,  and  on  the  whole  satisfactory,  though  marked  by  few  strik¬ 
 ing  incidents.  The  arrangements  for  the  establishment  of  the  Training 
 School  in  Antigua  are  nearly  completed — a  site  having  been  obtained  by 
 purchase'near  the  settlement  of  Cedarhall,  the  necessary  buildings  will  be 
 immediately  commenced.  In  Jamaica  a  thirteenth  station  is  in  course  of 
 formation  at  Springfield.  At  various  stations  in  different  islands,  Mission, 
 ary  associations  have  been  formed,  which  promise  to  be  attended  with 
 spiritual  as  well  as  temporal  benefit,  In  the  Danish  Islands,  the  work 
 of  negro  education  will  receive  a  further  extension,  when  the  school- 
 houses  which  the  government  have  undertaken  to  erect  in  St.  Thomas 
 and  St.  Jan,  are  completed.  The  openings  for  Missionary  usefulness  in 
 Surinam,  continue  to  increase,  and  to  assist  in  turning  them  for  account, 
 a  company  of  ten  Brethren  and  Sisters  have  lately  embarked  for  that 
 colony.  The  number  of  stations  at  present  occupied  by  the  United 
 Brethren,  in  Greenland,  Labrador,  North  America,  the  West  Indies, 
 Surinam,  and  South  Africa,  amounts  to  61, — of  Brethren  and  Sisters, 
 serving  them  to  274.  and  in  the  congregations  under  their  care  to 
 63,165. 
 
 BEAUTIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 
 
 With  our  established  ideas  of  beauty,  grace,  pathos,  and  sublimity,  either 
 concentrated  in  the  minutest  point,  or  extended  to  the  widest  range,  we 
 can  derive  from  the  Scriptures  a  fund  of  gratification  not  to  be  found  in  any 
 other  memorial  of  past  or  present  time.  From  the  worm  that  grovels  in  the 
 dust  beneath  our  feet,  to  the  track  of  the  leviathan  in  the  foaming  deep — 
 from  the  moth  that  corrupts  the  secret  treasure,  to  the  eagle  that  soars 
 above  his  eyrie  in  the  clouds— from  the  wild  ass  in  the  desert,  to  the  lamb 
 in  the  shepherd’s  fold — from  the  consuming  locust,  to  the  cattle  upon  a 
 thousand  hills — from  the  rose  of  Sharon,  to  the  cedar  of  Lebanon — from 
 the  crystal  stream  gushing  out  of  the  flinty  rock,  to  the  wide  waters  of  the 
 deluge— rfrom  the  barren  waste,  to  the  fruitful  vineyard  and  the  land  flowing 
 with  milk  and  honey — from  the  lonely  path  of  the  wanderer,  to  the 
 gathering  of  a  mighty  multitude—  from  the  tears  that  fall  in  secret,  to  the 
 din  of  battle  and  the  shout  of  a  triumphant  host — from  the  solitary  in  the 
 wildernees,  to  the  satrap  on  the  throne — from  the  mourner  clad  in 
 sackcloth,  to  the  prince  in  purple  robes — fiom  the  gnawings  of  the  worm 
 that  dieth  not,  to  the  seraphic  visions  of  the  blest — from  the  still  small 
 voice,  to  the  thunders  of  Omnipotence— from  the  depths  of  hell,  to  the 
 regions  of  eternal  glory— there  is  no  degree  of  beauty  or  deformity,  no  ten¬ 
 dency  to  good  or  to  evil,  no  shade  of  darkness  or  gleam  of  light  which  does 
 not  come  within  the  cognizance  of  the  Holy  Scriptures;  and,  therefore, 
 there  is  no  impression  or  conception  of  the  mind  that  may  not  find  a  cor- 
 
BOOKS  OF  THE  BIBLE  IN  METRICAL  ORDER.  73 
 
 responding  picture  ;  no  thirst  for  excellence  that  may  not  meet  with  its  full 
 supply;  and  no  condition  of  humanity  necessarily  excluded  from  the  unlimi¬ 
 ted  scope  of  adaptation  and  of  sympathy  comprehended  in  the  language  and 
 the  spirit  of  the  Bible. — Mrs.  Ellis. 
 
 BOOKS  OF  THE  BIBLE  IN  METRICAL  ORDER. 
 
 “  In  Genesis  the  world  was  framed  by  God’s  creative  hand. 
 
 In  Exodus  the  Hebrews  marched  to  gain  the  promised  laud. 
 
 Leviticus  contains  the  law,  holy  and  just  and  good. 
 
 Numbers  records  the  tribes  enrolled,  all  sons  of  Abraham’s  blood. 
 
 Moses  in  Deuteronomy  recounts  God’s  mighty  deeds, 
 
 Brave  Joshua  into  Canaan’s  land  the  host  of  Israel  leads. 
 
 In  Judges,  their  rebellion  oft  provokes  the  Lord  to  smite. 
 
 But  Ruth  records  the  faith  of  one  well  pleasing  in  his  sight. 
 
 In  first  and  second  Samuel  of  Jesse’s  son  we  read. 
 
 Ten  tribes  in  first  and  second  Kings  revolted  from  his  seed. 
 
 The  first  and  second  Chronicles  see  Judah  captive  lead. 
 
 But  Ezra  leads  a  remnant  back  by  princely  Cyrus'  aid. 
 
 The  city  walls  of  Zion  Nehemiah  builds  again. 
 
 While  Esther  saves  her  people  from  plots  of  wicked  men. 
 
 In  Job  we  read  how  faith  can  live  beneath  affliction’s  rod. 
 
 Aud  David’s  Psalms  are  precious  songs  to  every  child  of  God. 
 
 The  Proverbs  like  a  goodly  string  of  choicest  pearls  appear. 
 
 Ecclesiastes  teaches  man  how  vain  are  all  things  here. 
 
 The  mystic  Song  of  Solomon  exalts  sweet  Sharon’s  rose. 
 
 Whilst  Christ  the  Saviour,  and  the  King  the  “  rapt  Isaiah”  shows. 
 
 The  warning  Jeremiah,  apostate  Israel  scorns. 
 
 His  plaintive  Lamentations  their  awful  downfal  mourns. 
 
 Ezekiel  tells  in  wonderous  words  of  dazzling  mysteries. 
 
 Whilst  kings  and  empires  yet  to  come  Daniel  in  vision  sees. 
 
 Of  judgment  and  of  mercy  Hosea  loves  to  tell. 
 
 Joel  describes  the  blessed  days  when  God  with  man  shall  dwell. 
 
 Among  Tekoa's  herdsmen  Amos  received  his  call. 
 
 Whilst  Obadiah  prophesies  of  Edom’s  final  fall. 
 
 Jonah  displays  a  wonderous  type  of  Christ,  our  risen  Lord. 
 
 Alkali  pronounces  Judah  lost — lost,  but  again  restored, 
 
 Nahum  declares  on  Nineveh  just  judgment  shall  be  poured. 
 
 A  view  of  Chaldeas  coming  doom  Habakkuk’s  visions  give. 
 
 Next  Zephaniah  warns  the  Jews  to  turn,  repent  and  live. 
 
 Haggai  wrote  to  those  who  saw  the  temple  built  again. 
 
 And  Zechariah  prophesied  of  Christ’s  triumphant  reign. 
 
 Malachi  was  the  last  who  touched  the  high  prophetic  chord. 
 
 Its  final  notes  sublimely  show  the  coming  of  the  Lord. 
 
 Matthew,  and  Mark,  and  Luke,  and  John,  the  holy  gospels  wrote, 
 Describing  how  the  Saviour  died — his  life — and  all  he  taught. 
 
 Acts  prove  how  God  the  apostles  owned  with  signs  in  every  place. 
 
 St.  Paul,  in  Romans,  teaches  us  how  man  is  saved  by  grace. 
 
 The  apostle  in  Corinthians,  instructs,  exhorts,  reproves. 
 
 Galatians  shows  that  faith  in  Christ  alone  the  Father  loves. 
 
 Ephesians  and  Philippians  tell  what  Christians  ought  to  be. 
 
 Colossians  bids  us  live  for  God  aud  for  eternity. 
 
 In  Thessalonians  we  are  taught  the  Lord  will  come  from  heaven. 
 
 In  Timothy  and  Titus  a  bishop's  rule  is  given. 
 
 Philemon  marks  a  Christian’s  love,  which  only  Christians  know. 
 
 Hebrews  reveals  the  gospel  prefigured  by  the  law. 
 
 James  teaches  without  holiness  faith  is  but  vain  and  dead. 
 
 St.  Peter  points  the  narrow  way  in  which  the  saints  are  led. 
 
 John  in  his  three  Epistles  on  love  delights  to  d  well. 
 
 St.  Jude  gives  awful  warning  of  judgment,  wrath,  and  hell. 
 
 The  Revelation  piophesies  of  that  tremendous  day. 
 
 When  Christ,  and  Christ  alone  shall  be  the  trembling  sinner’s  stay.”— Anon. 
 
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74  queen’s  college,  &c. 
 
 QUEEN’S  COLLEGE,  BELFAST. 
 
 Arrangements  for  the  erection  of  suitable  buildings  for  Queen’s  College 
 are  now  completed.  The  plans  furnished  by  Charles  Lanyon,  Esq.,  Sur¬ 
 veyor  for  County  Antrim,  do  infinite  credit  to  his  ability  and  taste  as  an 
 architect.  In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  8  and  9  Victoria,  cap.  66, 
 i  a  sum  cf  £30,000  is  to  be  expended  on  the  buildings;  and  as  an  appropriate 
 |  and  elevated  site  has  been  selected  in  the  vicinity  of  our  handsome  Botanic 
 Garden,  Queen’s  College  willform  an  interesting  accession  to  the  substantial 
 j  and  ornamental  edifices  on  the  southern  side  of  our  town.  For  the  support 
 of  this  'iterary  establishment,  the  act  secures  out  of  the  public  funds  the 
 !  sum  of  seven  thousand  a  year.  Rev.  Dr.  Henry,  Principal  of  the  College, 
 and  one  of  the  ministers  of  the  General  Assembly,  it  is  understood,  receives 
 £800  yearly,  together  with  a  free  house;  and  Dr.  Andrews,  Vice- Principal, 
 £500,  with  a  bimilar  accommodation.  The  endowment  of  each  Professor  is 
 to  be  £250  per  annum,  besides  Students’  fees,  which  are  expected  to  form  a 
 considerable  addition :  and  the  number  of  professorships  will  be  about  twelve. 
 One  of  the  most  important  features  of  Queen’s  College,  consists  in  the 
 liberal  encouragement  its  balls  will  afford  to  deserving  Students.  To  this 
 object  its  conductors  propose  to  devote  fifteen-hundred,  yearly,  on 
 the  following  plan  : — To  the  twenty  most  distinguished  students  of  the  first 
 session,  say  £20  each  ;  to  the  twenty  most  distinguished  students  of  the 
 second  session,  say  £25  each:  and  to  a  similar  number  for  the  third  session, 
 say  £30  each — thus  on  a  large  scale  honour  and  profit  will  be  happily  con¬ 
 nected.  Sir  J.  Graham,  in  laying  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  before  Parlia¬ 
 ment,  stated  it  to  be  the  intention  of  Government  that  the  students  should 
 submit  to  annual  examinations.  He  also  proposed  a  yearly  salary  of  £200 
 for  a  Librarian,  £100  for  a  Burser,  and  £300  for  Porters  and  other  servants 
 of  the  College. 
 
 With  a  view  to  the  comfort  of  the  students,  proprietors  of  lodging  and 
 boarding  houses  are  required  to  obtain  a  license  from  the  Principal,  who 
 may  demand  certificates  of  character;  and  as  the  license  must  be  renewed 
 each  successive  session,  such  proprietors  will  thus  have  a  constant  interest  in 
 j  maintaining  their  own  character,  and  that  of  their  houses. 
 
 It  may  be  added  that,  in  the  mean  time,  the  appointment  to  chairs  in 
 Queen’s  College  is  vested  in  the  Crown,  though  Government  propose,  at  the 
 end  of  a  brief  specified  period,  to  consider  the  propriety  of  admitting  the 
 element  of  local  influence.  The  principle  of  non-interference  with  the  re¬ 
 ligious  views  of  the  students  is  to  be  strictly  acted  on,  and  the  Professors 
 are  to  sign  no  religious  test,  the  admission  to  office  being  professedly  what 
 it  has  been  practically  in  Edinburgh  College  for  the  last  sixty  years.  The 
 arrangements  of  the  College  embrace  the  undergraduate  course  in  science 
 and  literature,  leaving  the  different  religious  denominations  to  watch  over 
 j  the  spiritual  interests  of  their  own  students. 
 
 r 
 
 Disturbing  Religious  Assemblies. — The  following  provision  ap¬ 
 pears  in  the  act  of  last  session  (9;h  and  10th  Victoria,  c.  59)  to  relieve 
 Her  Majesty’s  subjects  from  certain  penalties  and  disabilities  in  regard 
 to  religious  opinions That  from  and  after  the  commencement  of 
 f  this  act  (August  18)  all  laws  now  in  force  against  the  wilfully  and  mali- 
 j  ciously  or  contemptuously  disquieting  or  disturbing  any  meeting,  assem- 
 j  bly,  or  congregation  of  persons  assembled  for  religious  worship,  permit- 
 I  ted  or  authorized  by  any  former  act  or  acts  of  Parliament,  or  the  dis¬ 
 turbing,  molesting,  or  misusing  any  preacher,  teacher,  or  person  offi¬ 
 ciating  at  such  meeting,  assembly,  or  congregation,  or  any  person  or 
 persons  there  assembled,  shall  apply  respectively  to  all  meetings,  assem¬ 
 blies,  or  congregations  whatsoever  of  persons  lawfully  assembled  for 
 religious  worship,  and  the  preachers,  teachers,  or  persons  officiating  at 
 such  last  mentioned  meetings,  assemblies,  or  congregations,  and  the 
 persons  there  assembled. 
 
 h  — -  —  ■  . -  —  • 
 
PRESBYTERIAN  NEW  CHURCH,  ORMOND  QUAY,  DUBLIN. 
 
 The  design,  of  which  the  above  is  a  sketch,  is  by  Mr.  Gribbon  of  Dub¬ 
 lin,  formerly  ass  sfant  to  the  Professor  of  Architecture  (T.  L.  Donaldson, 
 Esq  )  in  the  London  University  College.  The  choice  of  the  design  was  made 
 from  those  of  Twenty-nine  Architects,  submitted  in  public  competition,  and  is 
 
76  NEW  MARRIAGE  ACT. 
 
 alike  creditable  to  the  Author  and  to  the  Congregation  by  whom  it  was 
 adopted — the  local  circumstances  having  been  as  difficult  to  contend  with 
 as  they  have  been  fully  met.  Surrounded  by  high  houses  Mr.  Gribbon 
 has  so  arranged  his  little  cathedral,  that,  by  means  of  a  lofty  clerestory, 
 supported  on  piers  and  arches,  he  gets  light  from  the  sides,  independent 
 of  the  adjoining  tenements,  while  his  turrets,  which  ventilate  the  build¬ 
 ing,  rise  fifty  feet  above  the  tops  of  the  immediately  adjoining  houses, 
 making  the  building  an  imposing  ornament  to  the  neighbourhood,  in 
 appearance  not  surpassed  by  any  church  in  the  Irish  Metropolis.  The 
 front,  which  is  fifty  two  feet  wide,  with  the  turrets  eighty-eight  feet 
 high,  have  been  executed  in  the  beautiful  grey  limestone,  from  the  quar¬ 
 ries  of  Mr.  Johnston,  at  Skerries.  The  foundation  stone  of  the  above 
 church,  which  was  erected  by  the  congregation  of  Usher’s  Quay,  was 
 laid  by  the  Rev.  Ur.  Brown,  July  4th,  1845 — assisted  by  the  Rev.  Ur. 
 M‘Farlan,  the  Rev.  S.  Simpson,  and  the  Rev.  Richard  Uill.  The  cost 
 of  its  erection  amounted  to  upwards  of  £3000. 
 
 A  PLAIN  STATEMENT  OF  THE  LEAPING  PROVISIONS 
 OF  THE  NEW  MARRIAGE  ACT. 
 
 GENERAL  EXPLANATION. 
 
 The  object  of  the  Marriage  Act  is,  to  provide  a  number  of  certain  and 
 fixed  legalised  modes,  according  to  which  Marriage  is  hereafter  to  be 
 celebrated  in  Ireland.  This  is  of  vast  importance  in  itself.  Besides, 
 measures  are  provided  for,  by  which  an  effectual  national  record  can  be 
 preserved  of  all  marriages  solemnized  under  the  operation  of  the  Act. 
 Both  certainty  as  to  the  ceremony  of  Marriage,  and  of  the  permanent 
 evidence  of  its  celebration  are  thereby  secured. 
 
 DIRECTIONS  FOUNDED  UPON  THE  MARRIAGE  ACT. 
 
 It  is  to  be  remembered  that  the  marriages  by  Roman  Catholic  Priests 
 are  not  affected  by  this  law. 
 
 The  several  provisions  of  the  Act,  comprehend  all  other  classes  of 
 persons  in  Ireland. 
 
 The  first  point  to  be  understood  is,  the  place  or  places  in  ithich  mar» 
 riage  can  be  legally  solemnized  : — 
 
 1.  In  th3  Established  Church  as  hitherto,  and  also  in  any  chapel  of 
 the  Established  Church  specially  licensed  in  a  district  by  the  Bishop  for  ! 
 Marriages. 
 
 2.  In  a  certified  and  registered  Presbyterian  Meeting-house.  The  j 
 licensing  Minister  in  each  Presbytery  must  certify  to  the  Uistrict  Regis-  ! 
 trar  all  Meeting-houses  used  as  places  of  worship  belonging  to  the  Pres-  j 
 bytery.  On  his  certificate  the  registration  is  made,  the  charge  for  which  ; 
 is  one  pound. 
 
 3.  In  any  other  registered  building  used  for  religious  purposes  by 
 any  worshipping  society,  as  Independents,  Methodists,  & c.  To  effect 
 the  registration  of  these  places,  a  certificate,  signed  by  ten  householders, 
 must  be  furnished  to  the  Registrar,  importing  that  such  building  as  is 
 specified  has  been  used  by  them  as  their  regular  place  of  public  worship 
 for  one  year.  The  registration  charge  for  this  is  likewise  £1.  In  such 
 registered  buildings,  all  marriages  must  be  performed  in  the  presence  of 
 the  Uistrict  Registrar. 
 
 4.  In  a  Uistrict  Registrar’s  office,  if  any  parties  are  so  minded,  they 
 can,  either  by  license  or  certificate,  contract  marriage  in  the  presence  of 
 the  Uistrict  Registrar,  and  in  his  own  office,  using  a  form  of  declaration 
 set  forth  in  the  Act. 
 
 The  time  within  which  all  marriages  under  this  Act  must  be  solemn¬ 
 ised  is,  from  eight  o’clock  in  the  morning  until  two  in  the  afternoon. 
 
NEW  MARRIAGE  ACT. 
 
 77 
 
 Another  leading  point  relates  to  the  several  methods  prescribed  by  the 
 Act,  according  to  which  marriage  can  be  performed.  These  are — banns, 
 and  license. 
 
 1.  In  cases  of  marriages  in  the  Established  Church,  in  all  which  the 
 hours  mentioned  in  the  Rubric  are  to  be  as  formerly,  from  eight  till 
 twelve  o’clock  ;  there  is  one  clause  in  the  Bill  worthy  of  particular  note. 
 It  is  to  the  effect  that  parties,  instead  of  having  proclamation  made  in 
 the  Church,  as  is  now  the  custom,  may  give  notice  to  the  District  Regis¬ 
 trar,  who  will  forward  such  notice  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Board  of  Guar¬ 
 dians,  to  be  read  at  certain  specified  meetings,  and  the  production  to 
 the  Clergyman  of  the  parish  of  the  Registrar’s  certificate  that  this  form 
 has  been  duly  observed,  is  to  be  taken,  by  any  Clergyman,  in  lieu  of 
 proclamation  in  Church. 
 
 2.  Where  marriages  are  solemnised  in  Presbyterian  Meeting-houses, 
 if  both  the  contracting  parties  be  Presbyterians,  either  banns  or  license 
 may  be  employed  ;  if  only  one  of  them  be  Presbyterian,  license  alone  is 
 allowable.  Notice  must  be  given  to  the  Minister  of  the  Congregation  six 
 clear  days  before  proclamation  can  be  ma  !e ;  and,  in  case  of  license,  the 
 certificate  of  the  entry  of  notice  by  the  Minister  must  be  produced  to  the 
 licensing  Minister  seven  days  before  license  can  be  granted.  At  the  ex¬ 
 piration  of  twenty-one  days  after  the  notice,  if  by  banns,  or  of  seven  days, 
 if  by  license,  the  marriage  can  be  celebrated.  License  for  marriage  in  a 
 Presbyterian  Church  can  be  issued  only  by  the  licensing  Presbyterian 
 Minister. 
 
 3.  In  reference  to  registered  buildings,  other  than  Presbyterian 
 Churches,  the  Act  fixes  matters  pertaining  to  marriage  thus : — Any 
 parties  desiring  to  be  married  in  them,  are  to  give  notice  to  the  district 
 registrar,  who  is  to  forward  every  notice  to  the  Clerk  of  the  local  Board 
 of  Guardians,  at  whose  meetings  they  are  to  be  read.  Seven  days  after 
 notice,  if  by  license,  which  is  to  be  issued  by  the  Registrar,  or  twenty- 
 one  days  after  notice,  if  without  license,  the  marriage  can  be  solemn¬ 
 ized  in  the  registered  building  named  in  the  notice. 
 
 4.  In  the  registrar’s  office,  marriages  are  attended  with  much  the  same 
 conditions  as  in  registered  buildings. 
 
 Such  is  a  summary  of  the  provisions  of  the  Act,  as  it  refers  to  the 
 places  where,  and  the  method  by  which,  marriages  may  be  solemnized. 
 
 Parties  desiring  marriage  will  hereby  understand,  that  they  ean,  now, 
 obtain  their  object  only  in  one  of  these  three  ways  :  — 
 
 1.  By  banns  in  the  Established  Church,  as  usual,  or,  instead,  by 
 license  from  the  Surrogate  or  his  deputies — The  Act  makes  no  encroach¬ 
 ment  on  the  rights  or  former  fees  of  Surrogates  but  takes  care  to  spe¬ 
 cify,  first,  that  seven  days’  notice  must  be  given  to  them  before  they 
 can  have  the  power  to  grant  license;  and,  secondly,  that  they  must 
 intimate  to  the  incumbents  of  parishes  in  which  the  noticing  parties  dwell, 
 that  such  notice  has  been  served  on  them  with  a  view  to  license. 
 
 2.  By  banns,  in  the  Presbyterian  Churches,  or  by  license,  from  the 
 licensing  Minister  or  Ministers  in  the  several  Presbyteries. 
 
 3.  By  serving  notice  on  the  district  Registrar  of  the  intepded  mar¬ 
 riage  in  any  “  registered  building”— this  is  the  term  employed  in  the  Act 
 
 to  denote  any  registered  place  other  than  a  Presbyterian_Church _ in,  as 
 
 has  been  stated,  whatever  “registered  building”  they  may  choose  to 
 specify,  or  in  the  registrar’s  own  office.  In  either  case  the  marriage 
 to  be  valid,  must  be  in  the  presence  of  the  Registrar  himself.  Hels 
 qualified  to  give  license  after  the  seven  days’  notice,  and  to  see  the 
 contract  entered  into,  without  license,  twenty-one  days  after  the  giving 
 to  him  of  the  notice.  He  is  restricted,  however,  from  licensing  any 
 marriage  to  be  solemnized  in  the  Churches  of  the  Establishment,  or  in 
 the  Presbyterian  Church.  In  these  cases  too  his  presence  is  not  requisite. 
 
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 NEW  MARRIAGE  ACT. 
 
 It  will  be  seen  that  no  door  appears  left  open  for  the  trade  in  clandes¬ 
 tine  marriages.  By  the  strictness  as  to  hours,  and  the  publicity  which, 
 in  all  instances,  must  be  submitted  to. 
 
 Marriage  is  declared  null  and  void,  if  performed  under  the  following 
 circumstances — namely, 
 
 “  In  any  other  place  than  the  Church,  or  certified  Presbyterian  Meet¬ 
 ing-house,  specified  in  the  license,  or  in  which  the  banns  were  published  ; 
 
 “  In  any  other  place  than  the  Church,  or  registered  building,  or  Office, 
 specified  in  the  notice,  and  Registrar’s  certificate  or  license  ; 
 
 “  Without  due  notice  to  the  Registrar,  or  without  his  certificate  or 
 license,  where  required  ; 
 
 “  In  the  absence  of  a  Registrar,  where  his  presence  is  required  ; 
 
 “  In  a  Presbyterian  Meeting-house,  without  banns  or  license.” 
 
 Besides  this,  it  is  enacted,  that  any  person  knowingly  and  wilfully 
 celebrating  pretended  marriages,  contrary  to  this  law,  shall  be  guilty 
 of  felony. 
 
 The  principal  fees  authorised  are — 
 
 ].  To  the  Registrar,  for  registration  of  places  of  worship,  £10  0 
 
 2.  To  Surrogate,  or  Presbyterian  Minister,  or  Registrar, 
 
 for  entry  of  notice  in  marriage  notice  book,  ...  0  10 
 
 3.  To  Registrar,  for  certificate  for  marriage  after  notice,  0  10 
 
 4.  To  appointed  Presbyterian  licensing  Minister,  for 
 
 license,  —  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  0  5  0 
 
 5  To  Registrar,  for  marriage  license,...  ...  ...  0  5  0 
 
 6.  To  Registrar,  for  marriage  in  his  presence,  in  register¬ 
 ed  building,  or  in  his  office,  if  by  license,...  ...  0  10  0 
 
 If  not  by  license,  ...  ...  ...  ...  0  5  0 
 
 6.  To  Registrar,  by  person  entering  a  caveat,  ...  ...  0  5  0 
 
 Fees  are  likewise  chargeable  for  searches,  and  for  various  documents 
 which  might  be  requisite. 
 
 The  Notice  books,  in  which  parties  enter  their  names,  and  their  in¬ 
 tention  of  Marriage,  are  to  lie  with  the  Licensing  Ministers  and  District 
 Registrars,  fur  public  inspection.  Any  persons,  who  have  the  right, 
 may  lodge  a  caveat  with  the  Registrar  or  Licensing  Minister,  to  forbid 
 the  Marriage. 
 
 It  is  hoped  that  this  view  of  some  of  the  most  material  points  embraced 
 in  the  Bill  may  prove  useful  to  the  public.  There  is  no  doubt  that  ample 
 room  there  was  for  amendment,  in  regard  to  the  particulars  with  which 
 the  Act  deals,  and,  it  is  expected,  that  the  most  beneficial  results  will 
 flow  to  the  community,  from  the  operation  of  this  legislative  enactment. 
 
 Penny-  Postages.— The  annual  returns,  just  published,  show  that 
 the  progress  of  penny  postage,  during  the  year  1845,  has  been  much 
 greater  than  at  any  former  period.  The  number  of  letters  delivered  in 
 the  United  Kingdom  was  271^  millions,  being  an  increase  of  nearly 
 thirty  millions  on  the  year  1844.  The  gross  revenue  for  the  year  was 
 £1,901,580,  being  an  increase  of  nearly  £200,000  on  1814,  and  nearly 
 four-fifths  of  the  amount  under  the  old  system.  The  nett  revenue,  not¬ 
 withstanding  that  more  than  £100,000  was  paid  to  the  railway  companies, 
 for  work  done  in  former  years,  was  £775,986,  being  an  increase  of 
 £56,000  on  1844,  while  the  London  district  (old  twopenny)  post  letters 
 have  increased  to  such  an  extent,  that  the  revenue  derived  from  them 
 must  far  exceed  that  which  was  obtained  from  the  same  class  of  letters 
 before  the  reduction  of  the  rates.  In  January,  1846,  the  number 
 of  letters  delivered  in  the  United  Kingdom  was  at  the  rate  of  33 
 millions  per  annum  ;  or,  excluding  the  franks,  four  times  the  number 
 under  the  old  system.  The  money  orders,  since  1839,  have  increased 
 about  thirty  fold. 
 
DISTRICT  REGISTRARS. 
 
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 MARRIAGES  ACT — IRELAND. 
 
 The  General  Register  Office,  Queen's  Inns,  Dublin. 
 
 Registrar*  General — William  Donnelly,  Esq,,  Barrister-at-Law,  LL.D. 
 Clerks — Wm.  Hardman,  Henry  Wilkie,  and  Richd.  Winter,  Esqrs. 
 
 DISTRICT  REGISTRARS. 
 
 Names  and  Address  of  the  District  Registrars  of  Marriages  in  Ireland, 
 appointed  by  His  Excellency  the  Lord  Lieutenant,  under  the  Provisions  of 
 the  7th  and  8th  Vic.,  Chap.  81. 
 
 %*  The  Districts  of  the  Registrars  are  in  every  case  of  equal  extent  with, 
 and  hedr  the  same  Names  as,  the  Poor  Law  Unions. 
 
 Names  of  Districts. 
 
 Ahbeyleix, 
 Antrim, 
 
 Ardee, 
 Armagh, 
 Athlone, 
 
 Athy, 
 Bailieborough, 
 Ballina, 
 Ballinasloe, 
 Ballinrobe, 
 Ballycastle, 
 Ballymena, 
 
 Registrars. 
 
 Oliver  Mills. 
 
 William  Leetch, 
 
 Dr.  R.  Montgomery 
 Alexander  J.  Dobbin 
 William  Foster. 
 Mark  Cross. 
 
 Thomas  Chambers. 
 ...  Frederick  Stock. 
 
 ...  John  Queale. 
 
 ...  John  Hearne,  Jun., 
 ...  Alex.  Kirkpatrick. 
 ..Jjames  Greer, 
 Ballymoney,  ...  John  Robinson. 
 Ballyshannon,  jThomas  Lipsett. 
 Balrothery,  ...  Francis  Carey. 
 Baltinglass,  ...  James  Harbourn, 
 ...John  Scott. 
 
 ...  R.  W.  Doherty. 
 ..JPlomer  Young. 
 ...AVilliam  M'Comb. 
 
 ...  John  Fry. 
 Caherciveen,  ...I  Theobald  Butler. 
 Callan,...  ...!  William  Baker. 
 Carlow,  ...  J.  L.  Campion,  Sol., 
 Carrickmacross, Edward  Gibson. 
 Car-on  Shannon  Henry  A.  Vigogne. 
 Carrick-on  Suir,  John  H.  Leech. 
 Cashel,  ...James  L.  Hickey. 
 Castlebar,  ..jDavis  R.  Young. 
 Castleblayney,  |  William  Rule. 
 Castlederg,  ...  Edward  Hemphill. 
 
 William  Carson. 
 William  Johnston. 
 Richard  Heir. 
 
 ...  James  D‘Arcey. 
 Robert  Steel. 
 
 James  Trimble. 
 Richard  Reed. 
 William  Ryan,  J.  P. 
 William  Young. 
 Isaac  William  Tener. 
 Edward  Brown. 
 
 John  Barry. 
 
 Banbridge, 
 Bandon, 
 Bantry, 
 Belfast, 
 Boyle. ... 
 
 Castlerea, 
 
 Cavan,... 
 
 Celbridge, 
 
 Clifden, 
 
 Clogheen, 
 
 Clogher, 
 
 Clones, 
 
 Clonmel, 
 
 Coleraine, 
 
 Cookstown, 
 
 Cootehill, 
 
 Cork,  ... 
 
 Donegal, 
 
 Hugh  S.  Holmes. 
 
 Names  of  Districts. 
 
 Downpatrick,... 
 Drogheda, 
 Dublin,  North, 
 Dublin,  South, 
 Dundalk, 
 Dunfanaghy,  ... 
 Dungannon,  ... 
 Dungarvan,  ... 
 Dunmanway,  ... 
 Dunshaughlin, 
 Edenderry, 
 
 Ennis, . 
 
 Enniscorthy,  ... 
 Enniskillen,  ... 
 Ennistymon,  ... 
 Fermoy, 
 Galway, 
 Glenties, 
 Gorey,...  ... 
 Gort,  ...  ... 
 
 Gortin, 
 
 Granard, 
 
 Inishowen, 
 
 Kanturk, 
 
 Kells,  ...  ... 
 
 Kenmare, 
 
 Kilkeel, 
 
 Kilkenny, 
 
 Killarney, 
 
 Killmallock,  ... 
 
 Kilrush, 
 
 Kinsale, 
 
 Larne, . 
 
 Letterkenny,  ... 
 
 Limerick, 
 
 Lisburn, 
 
 Lismore, 
 
 Lisnaskea, 
 
 Listowel,  ... 
 
 Londonderry,... 
 
 Longford, 
 
 Loughrea, 
 
 Lowtherstown, 
 
 Luigan, 
 
 Registrars. 
 
 John  Marshall. 
 
 John  Crawford. 
 Robert  Hartford. 
 Thomas  W.  Riely. 
 Dr.  John  Brown. 
 
 D.  M‘Kelvey,  Jun., 
 Robert  Ferguson. 
 
 J.  N.  Watters. 
 William  B.  Coates. 
 Jackson  M‘Dowell. 
 Dr.  H.  S.  Lyndsay. 
 James  Hickie. 
 Thomas  Wilkinson. 
 Stuart  Betty. 
 
 T.  W.  Blackwell. 
 Michael  Bourke. 
 William  N.  Alley. 
 Robert  Rogers. 
 
 Dr.  S.  H.  Browne. 
 
 E.  L.  Hunt,  J.P. 
 Samuel  M‘Farland. 
 William  StephensoD. 
 Micah  C.  Rankin. 
 George  Gillkrest. 
 Walter  Keatinge. 
 Sami.  K.  Maybury. 
 Samuel  Floyd, 
 
 John  G.  A.  Prim. 
 Richard  Maybury. 
 George  B.  Thomas. 
 George  Taylor. 
 
 J.  A.  Stewart. 
 Robert  M‘Ailister. 
 Dr.  W.  F.  Grueber. 
 Thomas  Scanlan. 
 James  Ward,  Jun. 
 Joseph  Bennett. 
 William  Creighton. 
 Samuel  Raymond. 
 Thomas  M ‘Carter. 
 James  Hyde. 
 
 John  Cowen. 
 Johnson  Anderson. 
 Henry  W.  Reilly. 
 
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 HINTS  ON  LETTER  WRITING. 
 
 Names  of  Districts. 
 
 Macroom, 
 
 Magherafelt,  ... 
 
 Mallow, 
 
 Manorkamilton, 
 
 Midleton, 
 
 Milford, 
 
 Mohill,  ... 
 
 Monaghan,  ... 
 Mountmellick, 
 Mullingar, 
 
 N aas,  ...  ... 
 
 Navan, 
 
 Nenagh, 
 
 Newcastle, 
 
 New  Ross, 
 Newry, 
 
 N  ewtownards, 
 Newtonlimavady 
 Oldcastle, 
 Omagh, 
 
 Parsonstown, ... 
 
 Registrars. 
 
 Peter  Williams. 
 James  Duncan. 
 John  Gardiner. 
 John  Evans  Cullen. 
 Thomas  Varian. 
 George  Doherty. 
 
 W.  Henry  l.awder. 
 John  Goudy. 
 
 John  Ince 
 Thomas  H.  Cuttle. 
 R.  Cunningham. 
 John  Roberts. 
 Thomas  T.  Abbot. 
 Hugh  M.  Gun. 
 Robert  M*Call. 
 
 V\  illiam  Henry. 
 George  Beatty. 
 John  N.  M‘Bride. 
 Thomas  C.  Goff. 
 James  Greer,  Jun  , 
 Richard  Woods. 
 
 Names  of  Districts. 
 
 Rathdown, 
 
 Rathdrum, 
 
 Rathkeale, 
 
 Roscommon, 
 
 Roscrea, 
 
 Scar  i  If , ... 
 
 Shi'lelah, 
 
 Skibbereen, 
 
 Sligo,  ... 
 
 Strabane, 
 
 Stranorlar, 
 
 Swineford, 
 
 Thurles, 
 
 Tipperary, 
 
 Tralee,... 
 
 Trim,  ... 
 
 Tuarc,  ... 
 
 Tullamore, 
 
 Waterford, 
 
 Westport, 
 
 Wexford, 
 
 Registrars. 
 
 Andrew  Brownlee. 
 Dr.  S.  Manning. 
 Terence  O’Lougklin 
 J.  B.  Beech. 
 Timothy  Bridge. 
 
 Dr.  B.  D.  Egan. 
 John  Kelly. 
 
 Henry  Fitzmaurice. 
 Montgomery  Blair. 
 Andrew  Jenkins. 
 
 Dr.  H.  A.  Wallen. 
 Ulic  Burke. 
 
 ...  George  Bradshaw. 
 
 ...  John  Andrews. 
 
 ...  John  P.  O’Sullivan. 
 ...|Matthew  M.  CarroU, 
 ...  Robt.  D’Vere  Hunt. 
 ...  Francis  Berry,  J.P., 
 ...  Thos.  N.  Macqueen. 
 ...  John  Molloy. 
 
 ...  John  Leared. 
 
 HINTS  ON  LETTER  WRITING. 
 
 1.  Date  your  letter  with  time  and  place,  not  omitting  the  post-town. 
 
 2.  Do  not  write  in  an  illegible  manner,  especially  proper  names  and 
 figures,  to  save  a  little  ot  your  own  time,  at  a  considerable  cost  to  your 
 correspondent  of  time,  eye-sight,  trouble,  and  temper. 
 
 3.  Finish  one  word  before  you  begin  another ;  and  end  one  sentence  with 
 a  full  stop  before  you  commence  another  ;  cross  every  t,  and  dot  every  i. 
 
 4.  Write  your  own  name  plainly,  and  give  your  proper  style  and  address, 
 if  your  correspondent  is  not  likely  to  know  them. 
 
 5.  Do  not  cross  your  letters,  for  postage  and  paper  are  cheap  ;  but  the 
 time  and  temper  which  it  often  costs  to  read  a  crossed  letter  are  very  precious 
 things. 
 
 6.  Answer  all  letters  of  business,  if  possible,  by  return  of  post,  unless  you 
 have  some  special  reason  for  delay  ;  and  with  regard  to  letters  of  friendship, 
 consult  not  your  own  indolence,  but  “  Do  as  you  would  be  done  by.” 
 
 7.  Always  return  a  letter  which  has  been  sent  to  you  to  read ;  and  be  very 
 careful  to  whom  you  send  the  letter  of  a  third  person. 
 
 8.  Destroy  letters  respecting  character,  especially  if  unfavourable,  as 
 soon  as  you  have  read  them,  and  never  quote  your  correspondent  on  such 
 matters. 
 
 9.  Direct  your  letter  according  to  the  address  given  to  you,  never  omit¬ 
 ting  the  post  town. 
 
 11.  Pay  all  letters,  and  take  care  that  they  are  not  over  weight. 
 
 The  earliest  letter  written  in  England  now  remaining  is  probably  that  of 
 Wuldhan,  bishop  of  London,  to  Beretuald,  arch-bishop  of  Canterbury, 
 preserved  in  the  Cottonian  Manuscripts,  desiring  his  advice  as  to  the  mode 
 of  proceeding  at  a  Council,  summoned  at  a  place  called  Breyuntford,  for 
 settling  certain  differences  which  had  arisen  between  the  King  and  the  said 
 Council.  Beretuald  was  arch-bishop  of  Canterbury  from  A.D.  692  to  A  D. 
 731.  The  letter  is  greatly  injured,  and  altogether  too  difficult  to  be  per¬ 
 fectly  made  out;  a  solitary  record  of  early  epistolary  intercourse  in  Saxon 
 times.  No  other  letter  is  known  previous  to  the  Norman  Conquest. 
 
INDIAN  CORN. 
 
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 RECEIPTS  FOR  MAKING  VARIOUS  ARTICLES  OF  FOOD 
 
 OF  INDIAN  CORN. 
 
 (Communicated  by  Elihu  Burrit.) 
 
 Common  Journey,  or  Johnny  Cake— Into  one  quart  of  meal  stir 
 one  pint  of  boiling  water,  with  salt ;  spread  it  on  a  board  an  inch  thick, 
 and  bake  it  before  the  fire,  or  otherwise  on  an  iron  over  the  fire. 
 
 Superior  Johnny  Cake. — Take  one  pint  of  cream,  half  a  pint  of 
 meal,  two  eggs,  two  table-spoonsful  of  wheat  flour,  half  a  teaspoonful  of 
 carbonate  of  soda,  and  salt  to  suit  the  taste.  Bake  in  a  hot  oven. 
 
 An  Excellent  Johnny  Cake _ Take  one  quart  of  milk,  three  eggs, 
 
 one  teaspoonful  of  carbonate  of  soda,  one  teacup  of  wheat  flour,  and 
 Indian  meal  sufficient  to  make  a  batter  of  the  consistency  of  pancakes. 
 Bake  quick,  in  pans  previously  buttered,  and  eat  it  warm  with  butter  or 
 milk. 
 
 Indian  Pound  Cake. — Eight  eggs  ;  the  weight  of  the  eggs  in  sugar, 
 the  weight  of  six  of  them  in  meal ;  half  a  pound  of  meal,  half  a  pound 
 of  butter,  and  one  large  nutmeg. 
 
 Batter  Cakes. — No.  1.  Prepare  a  thick  batter,  by  wetting  sifted 
 i  meal  with  cold  water,  and  then  stirring  it  into  that  which  is  boiling. 
 Salt,  and  when  it  is  lukewarm  add  yeast;  when  risen  bake  in  thin  cakes 
 over  the  fire.  No.  2.  Take  some  milk,  correct  its  acidity  with  carbo¬ 
 nate  of  soda,  add  salt  and  meal  to  make  a  thick  batter,  and  cook  as 
 before.  No.  3.  Stir  a  quart  of  boiling  water  into  the  same  quantity  of 
 meal ;  add  a  little  salt,  and  two  eggs  well  beaten  ;  cook  as  before. 
 
 Ginger  Cake — One  quart  of  sour  milk,  with  carbonate  of  soda;  one 
 quart  of  meal ;  one  pint  of  flour;  one  gill  of  molasses;  and  salt  and 
 ginger  to  your  taste. 
 
 A  Corn  Meal  Cake — For  one  pint  of  meal  take  one  teacup  of  sweet 
 milk,  one  cup  of  sour  cream,  half  a  cup  of  molasses  or  treacle,  one  egg 
 well  beaten,  one  teaspoonful  cirbonate  of  soda,  half  a  spoonful  of  salt ; 
 cinnamon,  nutmeg,  or  other  spices,  may  be  used  to  suit  the  taste. 
 
 Corn  Dodgers — To  one  quart  of  meal  pour  boiling  water  till  tho¬ 
 roughly  wet ;  add  two  tablespoonsful  of  flour;  a  teaspoonful  of  salt ;  mix 
 it  well;  spread  it  smooth  in  a  spider  or  pan  ;  first  heat  and  oil  the  pan 
 well,  then  set  it  on  the  coals  till  you  can  run  a  knife  under  and  turn  it 
 round,  then  set  it  up  before  the  fire  to  roast. 
 
 Hoe  Cake — Three  tablespoonsful  of  sugar;  three  of  cream;  three 
 eggs;  one  teacupful  of  butter-milk.  Stir  it  in  the  meal  till  it  is  a  little 
 thicker  than  batter,  and  salt  and  spice  to  your  liking. 
 
 Corn  Muffins — Take  one  quart  of  buttermilk,  three  or  four  eggs 
 well  beaten,  a  small  quantity  of  flour;  mix  them  together,  and  then 
 make  it  quite  thick  with  corn  meal  ;  add  a  tablespoonful  of  melted  but¬ 
 ter,  and  salt  to  suit  the  taste  ;  butter  the  pan  in  which  it  is  baked. 
 
 Corn  and  Flour  Bread. — Prepare  a  thin  batter  by  wetting  sifted 
 meal  in  cold  water,  and  then  stirring  it  into  that  which  is  boiling  ;  salt, 
 and  when  it  is  lukewarm,  add  yeast,  and  as  much  flour  as  there  is  com¬ 
 mon  meal;  bake  in  deep  dishes  in  an  oven  when  risen. 
 
 Yankee  Brown  Bread. — To  two  quarts  of  corn  meal,  pour  one 
 quart  of  boiling  water;  stir  yeast  into  two  quarts  of  rye  meal,  and  knead 
 together  with  two  quarts  of  lukewarm  water.  Add,  if  you  choose,  one 
 gill  of  molasses  or  treacle. 
 
 Corn  Bread. — To  one  quart  of  sifted  meal,  add  one  teacup  of  cream, 
 three  eggs,  one  teaspoonful  of  carbonate  of  soda  dissolved  in  water, 
 buttermilk  to  make  it  quite  soft ;  stir  it  well,  and  bake  it  in  a  bake  kettle 
 or  oven, 
 
 Brown  Bread  Biscuit. — Two  quarts  of  Indian  meal ;  one  pint  and 
 a  half  of  rye  meal ;  one  teacup  of  flour,  two  spoonsful  of  yeast,  and  a 
 
82  INDIAN  CORN. 
 
 tablespoonful  of  molasses.  Add  a  little  carbonate  of  soda  to  the  yeast, 
 and  let  it  rise  over  night. 
 
 Hasty  Pudding. — Put  in  three  pints  of  water,  and  a  tablespoonful  of 
 salt,  and  when  it  begins  to  boil,  stir  in  meal  until  it  is  thick  enough  for 
 table.  Add,  if  you  choose,  sour  apple  chopped.  Cook  twenty  or  thirty 
 minutes.  Eaten  with  milk,  butter,  or  treacle. 
 
 Hasty  Pudding  Bread. — Prepare  hasty  pudding  as  before;  when 
 lukewarm  add  yeast,  and  after  rising,  bake  in  a  deep  dish  in  a  hot  oven. 
 
 Corn  Meal  Pudding. — Scald  four  quarts  of  milk,  stir  into  it  one 
 quart  of  sifted  meal,  one  cup  of  molasses,  a  tablespoonful  of  salt,  a  little 
 spice  of  any  kind  you  like,  bake  it  three  or  four  hours  in  a  pretty  hot 
 oven. 
 
 Baked  Pudding. — Two  quarts  of  milk,  and  one  quart  of  meal,  a  little 
 salt,  and  a  cup  of  sugar.  Prepare  by  heating  the  milk  over  the  fire,  stir¬ 
 ring  it  occassionally  to  prevent  its  burning ;  when  it  scarcely  boils,  re¬ 
 move  it,  put  in  the  salt  and  sugar,  and  scaiter  in  the  meal,  stirring  ra¬ 
 pidly  to  prevent  its  collecting  into  lumps  ;  put  in  the  nutmeg  and  turn 
 into  a  deep  pan.  Bake  immediately  or  otherwise  as  may  be  convenient, 
 in  a  hot  oven,  three  hours.  When  it  has  baked  an  hour  or  more,  pour 
 over  the  pudding  one  gill  or  one  half  pint  of  milk  ;  this  will  soften  the 
 erust,  and  form  a  delicio"s  whey. 
 
 Boiled  Pudding. — Into  two  quarts  of  meal,  stir  three  pints  of  boiling 
 water,  some  salt,  and  a  gill  of  molasses  or  treacle  ;  spice  or  not  as  yon 
 choose.  Tie  up  in  a  strong  cloth  or  pudding  boiler,  put  into  boiling 
 water,  and  cook  over  a  steady  fire  for  three  hours. 
 
 Superior  Boiled  Pudding. — To  one  quart  of  Indian  meal,  ad  I 
 three  pints  of  hot  milk,  half  a  pint  of  molasses  or  treacle,  a  desert  spoon¬ 
 ful  of  salt,  an  ounce  or  more  of  beef  suet,  shred  fine.  Stir  the  materials 
 well  together,  tie  them  in  a  cloth,  allowing  room  for  the  pudding  to  swell 
 one  eighth  larger,  and  boil  it  for  six  or  eight  hours.  The  longer  it  boils 
 the  better.  It  may  be  made  without  suet. 
 
 Indian  Dumplings. — Into  one  quart  of  meal,  stir  one  pint  of  boiling 
 water  with  salt.  Wet  the  hands  in  cold  water,  and  make  them  into 
 smooth  balls,  two  or  three  inches  in  diameter.  Immerse  in  boiling  water, 
 and  cook  over  a  steady  fire,  twenty  or  thirty  minutes.  If  you  chose,  put 
 a  few  berries,  a  peach,  or  part  of  an  apple  in  the  centre  of  each  dump¬ 
 ling. 
 
 Superior  Dumpling.— To  one  pint  of  sour  milk  with  carbonate  of 
 soda,  add  one  quart  of  meal_  and  a  large  spoonful  of  flour ;  roll  out  with 
 flour  and  put  in  apple,  and  cook  as  before. 
 
 Homony. — This  article  is  considered  a  great  delicacy  throughout  the 
 United  States,  and  is  seen  on  almost  every  breakfast  table.  It  is  pre¬ 
 pared  thus — The  corn  must  be  ground  not  quite  into  meal.  Let  the 
 broken  grains  be  about  the  size  of  a  pin’s  head.  Then  sift  the  flour  from 
 it  through  a  fine  hair  sieve.  Next*  shake  the  grains  in  the  sieve,  so  as  to 
 make  the  hulls  or  bran  rise  to  the  top,  when  it  can  be  removed  by  the 
 hand.  The  grains  must  then  be  washed  in  several  waters,  and  the  light 
 articles,  which  rise  to  the  surface,  poured  off  with  the  water  through  the 
 fingers,  so  as  to  prevent  the  escape  of  the  grains.  Have  a  pot  or  boiler 
 ready  on  the  fire  with  water  in  it ;  add  the  grains  at  the  rate  of  one  pint 
 to  two  pints  of  the  water.  Boil  it  briskly  about  twenty  minutes,  taking 
 off  the  scum  and  occassionally  stirring  it.  When  the  homony  has  tho¬ 
 roughly  soaked  up  the  water,  take  the  boiler  off  the  fire,  cover  it,  and 
 place  it  near,  or  on  a  less  heated  part  of  the  fire,  and  allow  it  to  soak 
 there  about  ten  minutes.  It  may  be  eaten  with  milk,  butter,  treacle,  or 
 sugar.  The  flour  or  meal  sifted  out  can  be  used  to  make  bread  or  cakes. 
 
 The  editor  of  the  Philadelphia  Citizen ,  who  contributed  this  receipt, 
 remarks  at  the  close  of  his  note,  “  I  know  the  English  people  will  love 
 America  the  more  for  the  sake  of  the  homony.” 
 
SOLUTION  TO  ENIGMA  FOR  1846.  83 
 
 TO  OUR  POETICAL  CORRESPONDENTS. 
 
 Old  Tower ,  Brechans- Land, 
 
 Midnight,  October  Istf,  1846. 
 
 We  are  gl  ad  once  more  to  go  to  our  old  haunt,  for  since  our  visit  thither 
 last  year,  we  had  been  sick  and  sometimes  thought  our  reve's  therein  were 
 over.  We  took  unto  ourselves  our  staff— for  now  are  we  strong,  and  our 
 pen — for  behold  we  intend  to  write.  Very  gladsome  was  the  old  man. — • 
 Our  way  lay  through  quiet  venerable  trees.  Beautifully  3tood  our  old 
 Tower  with  its  ivy  pencilled  against  the  back  ground  of  the  clear  midnight 
 sky.  —  We  entered.  Crowds  were  in  waiting.  They  made  way  for  us  with 
 greeting:  and  when  we  sat  on  our  Judgment  Chair,  they  bowed  to  us  re« 
 verently.  Never  before  were  so  many  awaiting  our  decision.  There  stood 
 they,  some  dapper  and  prim,  others  careless  ;  some  with  tiny  scraps,  others 
 with  platitudes.  We  would  have  been  glad  to  have  awarded  all,  for  we 
 loved  and  welcomed  all:  but  we  weie  constrained  to  extend  our  approval 
 to  the  following: — 
 
 PRIZE  SOLUTION  TO  ENIGMA  FOR  1846. — ‘ “FIRE." 
 
 When  clouds  with  rolling  clouds  unite, 
 
 And  marshal  for  the  stormy  fight, 
 
 And  flaming  bolts  dart  far  and  near, 
 
 Crushing  the  guilty  soul  with  fear,— 
 
 And  rattling  thunder  rends  the  air, 
 
 Spirit  of  lire  thou’ rt  there,  thou'rt  there, 
 
 Over  hill  and  over  dale 
 Like  a  spectre  lone  and  pale, — 
 
 Changeful  as  the  hues  of  light, 
 
 Blue  and  red,  and  green  and  white, 
 
 Thou  wanderest  through  the  gloomy  night : 
 
 Sometimes  here,  and  sometimes  there  : 
 
 Gliding  through  the  balmy  air  : 
 
 Over  height  and  over  hollow, — 
 
 Treacherous  Guide,— thou  seem’st  to  say, 
 
 “  Trust  me  till  the  break  of  day,” 
 
 Follow,  lonely  traveller,  iollow.” 
 
 Till  plunged  in  marsh  or  pool  or  mire, 
 
 Thy  gambols  o’er— thy  flames  expire — 
 
 False,  vengeful  ”  Wisp”— frail  bog-born  Fir 
 
 Held  as  a  bondsman— thou  art  mild, 
 
 Pleasant  and  rosy  as  a  child  : — 
 
 But  freed  from  chains  and  slavery 
 No  tyrant  rages  like  to  thee. 
 
 All  gratitude  at  once  forgot. 
 
 Destruction  is  the  common  lot : 
 
 Beneath  thy  torture  all  expire, 
 
 Quenchless,  wild,  consuming  Fire. 
 
 Or  wailing,  houseless  they  are  driven 
 To  perish  ’neath  the  blasts  of  heaven. 
 
 Pain  and  sorrows  move  not  thee: 
 
 Thv  withering  eyes  could  calmly  see 
 Bland  Eden’s  gates,  in  which  reposed 
 Love’s  purple  light,  for  ever  closed, 
 
 And  man,  a  wretched  exile,  driven 
 Far  off  beneath  the  cope  of  heaven. 
 
 Lonely,  lonely  !  all  gone.  Ages  seem  to  Have  passed  over  us  since  we 
 entered.  Visitations  solemn  and  tender  have  come  to  us.  The  little  girl 
 we  knew  at  school  with  her  blue  eves,  and  her  string  of  fresh  daises  laughed 
 with  us,  and  we  were  young  again.  Then  did  there  enter;  an  unbidden  but 
 curious  host  of  stalking  men.  Old  kings  with  queer  sceptres,  and  dusty 
 
 To  wander  through  the  dese:  t  wild, 
 
 A  sinful  and  rebellious  child  : 
 
 While  wrathful  as  a  sword  of  flame. 
 
 Thou  watched  the  gate  through  which  he  came. 
 
 Yes,  terrible  thou  art,  when  ire, 
 
 Raisetb  thee — devouring  Fire  : — 
 
 When  thou  in  fiercest  wrath  dost  glow, 
 
 Tis  in  the  realms  of  endless  woe: 
 
 But  beauteous  as  au  Angel  thou, 
 
 V  hen  on  the  sacred  hills  above — 
 
 The  emblems  of  Almighty  love, 
 
 Thou  shinest  on  each  glorious  brow, 
 
 And  glowest  in  the  joyous  hymns 
 Of  the  fire-cr  own’d  seraphims  ! 
 
 Swift,  yea  swiffer  than  the  light— 
 
 Thou  speedest  fast  from  clime  to  clime. 
 Out-stripping  far  swift  footed  Time, 
 
 In  thy  wild  and  perilous  flight. 
 
 Bearing  along  the  quivering  wire, 
 
 Bright  messages — in  words  of  Fire. 
 
 Conquer’d— not  quench’d  on  Dura’s  plain, 
 
 Urg'd  to  thy  task  with  seven-fold  power. 
 
 Thy  force  was  nerveless  in  that  hour, — 
 
 To  search  the  just,  thy  wrath  was  vain. 
 
 Mustering  thy  strength  far,  far  below, 
 
 Where  the  molten  ocean' s  glow. 
 
 And  billows  of  devouring  flame, 
 
 Roll  their  spiry  volumes  high, 
 
 Beneath  a  starless,  sunles  ssky, 
 
 No  human  power  thy  might  can  tame, 
 
 But  panting  for  thy  dread  decree 
 That  sets  thy  chaiulcss  fury  free, 
 
 Earth,  air,  and  life,  shall  then  expire 
 Beneath  thy  quenchless  vengeance, — Miyhty  Fire. 
 
 A.  11. 
 
84  ENIGMA,  &C. 
 
 crowns,  and  tumultuous  sighs  trooped  on.  And  knights  too,  and  chivalric 
 men  in  solemn  silence  and  sad  faces  stood  before  us.  We  felt  inwardly  moved 
 to  question  them  and  then  write  marvels.  We  therefore  grasped  our  Al¬ 
 batross  quill — but  we  were  powerless:  for  suddenly  with  the  sweltering 
 sound  of  waves,  and  the  confused  roar  of  far-off  guns,  and  with  a  yell 
 howling  and  terrific,  then  with  a  radiance  at  one  time  lurid,  at  another 
 pleasant  as  an  angel’s  advent,  came  there,  thundering  into  our  presence,  a 
 being  most  mysterious.  It  was  a  thing  of  changes.  At  first  its  eyes  seemed 
 circular,  rolling,  jagged  wheels  of  light.  For  a  time  it  was  headless.  Then 
 was  it  silent :  afterwards  it  shouted  like  a  storm.  We  trembled.  It  kicked 
 about  footballs  of  fire  :  and  with  a  glare  which  looked  into  us,  and  a  laugh 
 like  that  of  an  archangel  of  woe,  it  roared  out  this, 
 
 ENIGMA. 
 
 I  had  my  birth  it)  gloomy  nights 
 When  witches  once  performed  their  rites, 
 
 So  could  I  take  the  serpent  wild 
 And  make  it  gentle  as  a  child. 
 
 By  those  who  saw  me  I  was  seen, 
 
 W'ith  winning  garb  and  witching  mein. 
 
 I  slept  upon  the  oak  and  flower, 
 
 And  gave  to  womankind  their  power. 
 
 If  grim  disease  its  suffering  laid 
 On  man  or  beast  I  came  to  aid : 
 
 And  while  1  dwelt  in  tents  of  sin 
 To  lead  its  foolish  victims  in, 
 
 I  gladly  cheered  the  wise  and  good 
 Who  onward  heavenly  things  pursued. 
 
 #  Y  V 
 
 But  I  lost  my  head, 
 
 And  my  goodness  fled, 
 
 And  1  go  through  the  world  like  a  demon  of  evil, 
 By  night  and  by  day, 
 
 And  dance  in  my  full  diabolical  revel 
 Away  and  away ! 
 
 Now  I’m  mad,  mad 
 Uudilutedly  bad, 
 
 And  I  cannot  exist  without  crime, 
 
 And  whenever  "tis  done, 
 
 Under  the  sun, 
 
 That’s  my  place  and  my  time! 
 
 Sin  begat  me  in  Eden.  From  time  of  my  birth, 
 1  was  sent  to  exist  in  and  injure  the  Earth. 
 
 I  laughed  like  an  ogre  when  Abel  was  dead, 
 
 And  I  followed  behind  as  the  murderer  fled. 
 Ever  since  have  I  roamed  among  menuuconfined 
 With  a  curse  to  their  bodies,  a  woe  to  their  mind  : 
 For  Slander  with  blasting  and  Anger  with  blood, 
 And  Oppression  that  rolls  like  a  deepening  flood, 
 And  Poisons  and  Daggers  have  served  me  so  well, 
 I’m  as  wide  as  the  world  and  as  deep  now  as  Hell. 
 *  *  * 
 
 Go  to,  go  to, 
 
 Oh  you 
 
 With  beating  heart,  and  rolling  eyes, 
 Who  trembledst  at  my  former  size  ! 
 
 Come  !  cut  away  withouten  dread 
 Another  yet.  another  head  ! 
 
 Ha!  what  a  thing  I  am,  and  how 
 Shrunken  in  dimensions  now  ! 
 
 You  can  lift  me  or  cut  me. 
 
 Caress  me  or  press  me, 
 
 I’m  the  slave  of  your  will 
 For  you  wholly  possess  me. 
 
 In  the  slumbers  of  night, 
 
 1  sleep  and  sleep  near  you, 
 
 In  the  morn  do  you*-  bidding. 
 
 Although  I  can’t  hear  you. 
 
 We  in  numbers  assemble, 
 
 And  speedily  too. 
 
 And  nations  will  tremble, 
 
 At  deeds  which  we  do. 
 
 “  Now  ”  continued  he,  “tell  who  I  am  !  If  by  this  time  next  year  you  dis¬ 
 cover  me  not,  I’ll  shatter  your  Tower,  and  burn  up  your  acres  of  Brechans  1” 
 so  saying  with  a  flash  he  vanished. 
 
 Come  then  oh  friends,  and  aid  the  old  man.  His  tower  he  has  visited  for 
 years.  Ilis  old  heart  would  be  sad  to  forsake  it.  He  loveth,  as  doth  a  boy 
 his  Brechans.  Help  him  then  to  tell  who  is  this  fearful  visitant,  so  shall  you 
 preserve  his  tower,  and  make  the  old  man  happy.  Come — * 
 
 *  The  prize  will  be  Hogg’s  Weekly  Instructor,  vols.  1  and  2,  neatly  bound  in  one  volume.  The 
 Solution  as  compressed  as  possible,  to  be  forwarded  on  or  before  the'  first  of  October;  1847. 
 
 $55-“  We  lovingly  invite  him  of  “  Shanes  Castle”  to  visit  our  Tower ,  and  to  receive  our  benison. 
 
 Omnibus  Statistics. — The  total  number  of  omnibuses  now  traversing 
 the  streets  of  London  is  1,490,  giving  employment  to  very  nearly  4,000 
 hands.  The  earnings  of  these  vehicles  vary  very  much,  on  some  roads 
 being  as  high  as  £4  per  day,  and  on  others  as  low  as  £2 ;  but  taking  the 
 lowest  average,  we  shall  then  find  that  there  is  spent  in  omnibus  rides  in  and 
 round  the  metropolis,  the  large  sum  of  £2,980  per  day,  or  £1,087,700  per 
 annum.  Persons  can  be  now  conveyed  as  great  a  distance  for  sixpence  as 
 would  have  formerly  cost  five  times  the  amount ;  besides,  the  whole  system 
 is  so  regu’ated  that  there  is  a  comfortable  means  of  conveyance,  ready  at 
 all  hours  from  eight  o’clock  in  the  morning  till  twelve  o’clock  at  night,  to 
 all  parts  of  the  metropilis,  and  for  miles  beyond  it  in  every  direction. 
 
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THE  JEW — STATISTICS  OF  WESLEYANISM,  &C.  85 
 
 THE  JEW. 
 
 Show  me  a  Jew,  and  we  will  show  you  a  man  whose  genealogical 
 tree  springs  from  Abraham’s  bosom,  whose  family  is  older  than  the  de¬ 
 calogue,  and  who  bear  incontrovertible  evidence,  in  every  line  of  his  Orien¬ 
 tal  countenance,  of  the  authenticity  of  his  descent  through  myriads  of 
 successive  generations.  You  see  in  him  a  living  argument  of  the  truth  of 
 Divine  revelation;  in  him  you  behold  the  literal  fu’filmentof  the  prophecies; 
 with  him  you  ascend  the  stream  of  time,  not  voyaging  by  the  help  of  the 
 dim,  uncertain,  and  fallacious  light  of  tradition,  but  guided  by  an  emanation 
 of  the  same  light  which,  to  his  nation,  “  was  a  cloud  by  day  and  a  pillar  of 
 fire  by  night in  him  you  see  the  representative  of  the  once  favoured 
 people  of  God,  to  whom,  as  to  the  chosen  of  mankind,  he  revealed  himself 
 their  legislator,  protector,  and  king;  who  brought  them  out  of  the  land  of 
 Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage.  You  behold  him  established,  as  it 
 were,  forever  in  the  pleasant  places  allotted  him;  you  trace  him,  by  the 
 peculiar  mercy  of  his  God,  in  his  transition  states  from  bondage  to  freedom ; 
 and  by  the  innate  depravity  of  his  human  nature,  from  prosperity  to  inso¬ 
 lence,  ingratitude,  and  rebellion  ;  following  him  on,  you  find  him  tbe  serf 
 of  Rome;  you  trace  him  from  tbe  smouldering  ashes  of  Jerusalem,  an  out¬ 
 cast  and  a  wanderer  in  all  lands ;  the  persecutor  of  Christ,  you  find  him  the 
 persecuted  of  Christians,  bearing  all  things,  suffering  all  things,  strong  in 
 the  pride  of  human  knowledge,  stiff-necked  and  gainsaying,  hoping  all 
 things.  “  For  the  Lord  will  have  mercy  on  Jaeob,  and  will  yet  choose 
 Israel,  and  set  them  in  their  own  land :  and  the  strangers  shall  be  joined 
 with  them,  and  they  shall  cleave  to  the  house  of  Jacob.” — Blackwood’s 
 Magazine.  ^ 
 
 Statistics  of  Weslefanism — The  Wesleyan  Conference  territori¬ 
 ally  covers  every  parish  in  England,  with  1,688  ministers  under  its  orders, 
 15,000  local  preachers,  and  30,000  leaders,  stewards,  and  trustees,  with 
 468,313  members  of  society  acknowledging  its  sway,  and  perhaps 
 2  000,000  hearers  affording  their  countenance.  The  immense  amount  of 
 their  chapel  and  other  real  property  has  been  estimated  at  more  than 
 £3  000,000  sterling ;  while  the  annual  revenue  of  the  body,  from 
 every  source,  is  probably  not  much  less  than  £1,000,000.  The  income 
 of  their  missionary  society  for  the  year  1845-6  was  more  than  £112,000 
 in  1840,  by  a  mighty  effort,  £171,687  of  chapel  debts  were  extinguished, 
 and  the  centenary  fund  fell  little  short  of  £250,000.  The  product  of 
 the  weekly  pence,  and  quarterly  shillings,  [these  are  minimal  contributed 
 in  the  classes— of  the  yearly  and  July  collections— suffices  for  the  main¬ 
 tenance  (in  far  greater  average  comfort  than  any  other  body  of  Christian 
 ministers)  of  more  than  1,500  ministers,  with  their  wives  and  families; 
 for  perhaps  no  married  minister  receives  less  than  an  equivalent  of  £175 
 per  annum,  and  perhaps  none  more  than  £350.  The  Theological  Insti¬ 
 tutions  at  Richmond  and  Didsbury  contain  74  students  ;  the  Kingswood 
 and  Woodhouse-grove  schools  provide  for  the  education  of  200  pupils  ; 
 proprietary  schools  have  been  established  at  Sheffield  and  Taunton; 
 the  last  return  shows  that  their  Sunday  schools  are  attended  by  500,000 
 scholars;  and  of  the  700  day  schools  which  it  was  determined  to  form  at 
 the  close  of  1843,  more  than  one-ha!f  have  already  been  called  into  exist¬ 
 ence.—  Church  of  England  Quarterly  Review.  # 
 
 The  Mission  to  Africa. — Extracts  from  the  journal  of  the  Rev. 
 
 '  Mr.  Waddell,  have  been  received.  They  give  an  account  of  operations 
 till  the  17th  August,  1846.  The  members  of  the  Mission  are  all  in 
 good  health,  and  the  prospects  are  very  encouraging.  The  Mission 
 House,  and  a  School-house  are  erected,  and  the  printing  presses  will 
 soon  be  in  operation. 
 
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86  ANALYTICAL  LIST - EVANGELICAL  ALLIANCE,  &C. 
 
 EVANGELICAL  ALLIANCE. 
 
 Analytical  List  of  the  Parties  who  attended  the  London 
 Conference  in  August,  1846. — British  Members. — English  Estab¬ 
 lished  Chinch,  133;  Free  Church  of  England,  1;  Scotch  Establish¬ 
 ed  Church,  14;  Free  Church  of  Scotland,  26;  Irish  Established 
 Church,  20;  Congregationalists,  164;  Baptists,  74;  Wesleyan  Me¬ 
 thodists,  159;  Wesleyan  Associationists,  12”;  Primitive  Methodists,  7 ; 
 Methodist  New  Connexion,  3  ;  Welch  Calvinistic  Methodists,  6  ;  Eng-, 
 lish  Calvinistic  Methodists,  4  ;  English  Presbyterians,  34  ;  Irish  Pres- 
 bvteiians,  16;  Reformed  Presbyterians,  14;  Original  Secession,  2; 
 United  Secession,  4S ;  Relief  Synod.  7;  Moravians.  4;  Bible  Chris'* 
 tians,  5;  Evangelical  Friends,  1.  Continental  Members. — French  Pro¬ 
 testant  Church,  1  ;  French  Reformed  Church,  7  ;  French  Free  Evan¬ 
 gelical  Church,  3  ;  French  Congregational  Church  1 ;  Lutheran  Church, 
 2;  German  Lutheran  Church,  4 ;  Reformed  German  Church,  1;  Swe¬ 
 dish  Lutheran,  1  ;  United  Evangelical  Church  of  Germany,  1  ;  Dutch 
 Reformed  Church.  3;  Geneva  Established  Church,  1  ;  Reformed  Church 
 of  Geneva,  3;  National  Church  of  Prussia,  1;  Reformed  Church  of 
 Prussia,  3  ;  United  Protest  nt  Church  of  Prussia,  1  ;  Evangelical  Church 
 of  Brussels,  1  ;  Reformed  Church  of  Saumur,  1  ;  Free  Swiss  Evangelical 
 Church,  2;  Reformed  Swiss  Church,  2;  Presbyterians,  2.  American 
 Members. — Presbyterians,  31  ;  Congregationalists,  7  ;  Baptists,  6;  Ame¬ 
 rican  Episcopalians,  1;  Ameiican  Methodist  Episcopalians,  16;  Ame¬ 
 rican  Lutheran  Church,  4  ;  American  Advent  Church,  2  ;  United  States 
 Associate  Refo’.med  Church,  1.  Members  whose  denomination  is  un¬ 
 known,  32.  Total  numbers  in  attendance,  894:  of  whom  there  were, 
 clergy,  604  ;  Isity,  290. 
 
 What  becomes  of  Pins  ? — We  recollect  to  have  once  heard  the  ques¬ 
 tion  propounded  by  some  individual  of  an  inquiring  mind,  ot  “  What  be¬ 
 comes  of  all  the  Pins?”  The  disappearance  is  certainly  most  remark¬ 
 able.  hi eclianical  statistics  inform  us  that  the  consumption  of  pins  in 
 Great  Britain  alone  amounts  to  15,000,000  daily ;  and  yet  we  never  find 
 more  than  one  or  two  lying  about,  and  even  that  is  a  chance,  A  lady 
 once  told  us,  she  believed  they  all  walked  off  to  unknown  regions  during 
 the  night,  (there  is  a  German  popular  tale  respecting  the  holiday  of  a 
 pin,  which  favours  the  notion),  for  that  if  she  left  a  dozen  on  her  toilet 
 table  on  going  to  bed  at  night,  she  never  found  more  than  two  or  three 
 in  the  morning,  and  these  w  ere  pins  of  delicate  constitution,  or  not  quite 
 right  in  their  heads.  It  is  certainly  very  strange. 
 
 Linen  Manufacture. — History  and  chronology  more  frequently 
 record  those  events  that  tend  to  the  glory,  rather  than  to  the  prosperity 
 of  nations.  Thus,  in  the  various  tables  of  remarkable  events,  the  esta¬ 
 blishment  of  our  great  staple — the  linen  manufacture — is  omitted.  It 
 was  on  the  13th  of  October,  171  i,  that  his  Grace  the  Duke  of  Ormond, 
 having  appointed  trustees  for  the  linen  manufacture  of  Ireland,  they 
 were,  by  his  Grace’s  direction,  summoned  to  the  Castle  of  Dublin,  when 
 the  deed  of  their  appointment  was  read  to  them.  The  individual  who, 
 in  establishing  the  linen  manufacture  in  Ireland,  contributed  so  much  to 
 its  prosperity,  deserves  to  be  memoried  amongst  our  most  illustrious 
 countrymen,  whether  statesmen,  legislators,  or  warriors.  The  name  of 
 this  person,  now  so  little  known,  was  Lewis  Crommolin,  who,  in  the 
 space  of  fourteen  years,  w  ith  a  colony  of  about  70  persons,  brought  from 
 Holland  to  Lisburn,  overcame  many  difficulties  and  obstacles,  and  settled 
 the  linen  manufacture  in  the  northern  counties  by  a  vote  of  the  Irish 
 parliament,  on  the  30th  of  October,  1707. 
 
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 STEAM  NAVIGATION — LOCOMOTIVE  ENGINES.  87 
 
 j 
 
 NAPIER’S  FIRST  ATTEMPT  AT  STEAM  NAVIGATION. 
 
 Not  long  after  the  introduction  of  steam  navigation  on  the  river  Clyde,  he 
 had  entertained  the  idea  of  establishing  steam  communication  on  the  open 
 sea,  and,  as  a  first  step,  he  endeavoured  to  ascertain  the  amount  of  the 
 difficulties  to  be  encountered.  For  this  purpose  he  took  a  place  at  the  stormy 
 period  of  the  year  in  one  of  the  sailing  packets  which  formed  the  only  means 
 of  intercourse  between  Glasgow  and  Belfast,  and  which  then  required  often 
 a  week  to  accomplish  what  is  done  by  steam  in  nine  hours.  The  captain  of 
 the  packet  in  which  he  sailed,  remembers  a  young  man,  whom  he  afterwards 
 knew  as  Mr.  Napier,  being  found  during  one  of  the  winter  passages  to 
 Belfast,  constantly  perched  upon  the  bows  of  the  vessel,  and  fixing  an  intent 
 gaze  on  the  sea  when  it  broke  on  the  side  of  the  ship,  quite  heedless  of  the 
 waves  and  spray  that  washed  over  him.  From  this  occupation  he  only  ceased 
 at  intervals,  as  the  breeze  freshened,  to  ask  the  captain  whether  the  sea  i 
 was  such  as  might  be  considered  a  rough  one,  and  being  told  that  it  was  by 
 no  means  unusually  rough,  he  returned  to  the  hows  of  the  vessel  and  re¬ 
 sumed  his  study  ot  the  waves  breaking  at  her  stem.  Some  hoursafter,  when 
 the  breeze  began  to  freshen  into  a  ga’e,  and  the  sea  to  rise  considerably,  he 
 again  inquired  of  the  captain,  whether  now  the  sea  might  be  considered  a 
 rough  one,  aud  was  told  as  yet  it  could  not  be  called  very  rough.  Appa¬ 
 rently  disappointed,  he  returned  once  more  to  his  station  at  the  bows,  and 
 resumed  his  employment.  At  last,  however,  he  was  favoured  by  a  storm  to 
 bis  contentment ;  and  when  the  seas,  breaking  over  the  vessel,  swept  her 
 from  stem  to  stern,  he  found  his  way  back  to  the  captain  and  repeated  his 
 inquiry — Do  you  call  it  rough  now  ?  On  being  told  that  the  captain  did  not 
 remember  to  have  faced  a  worse  night  in  the  whole  of  his  experience,  the 
 young  man  appeared  quite  delighted,  and,  muttering  as  he  turned  away,  *  I 
 think  I  can  manage,  if  that  be  all went  down  contentedly  to  his  cabin, 
 leaving  the  captain  not  a  little  puzzled  at  the  strange  freak  of  his  passenger. 
 Napier  saw  the  end  of  his  difficulties,  and  soon  satisfied  himself  as  to  the 
 means  of  overcoming  them. — Steam  Sf  Steam  Navigation ,  by  J.  S.  Russell. 
 
 Locomotive  Engines. — [t  is  well  known,  that  locomotive  engines  are 
 propelled  by  steam  produced  from  water  by  heat.  A  cubic  inch  of  water 
 when  evaporated  into  steam,  occupies  1700  times  more  space;  and  it  is 
 this  expansive  power  which,  acting  on  mechanism,  whirls  a  train,  100 
 tons  in  weight,  along  a  railway  with  the  speed  of  wind.  Notwithstand¬ 
 ing  this  velocity,  the  engines  are  now  so  constructed  that  the  engine-dri¬ 
 ver  has  a  greater  command  over  them  than  any  coachman  can  have  over 
 his  team,  or  any  rider  over  his  horse.  The  engineer  can  instantly  put 
 on,  take  off,  or  reverse  the  steam,  and  increase  or  diminish  the  velocity. 
 The  power  of  the  engine  depends  on  its  peculiar  construction,  and  the 
 quantity  of  water  it  can  evaporate,  or  eonvert  into  steam  in  a  given  time. 
 Ordinary  locomotives  will  evaporate  seventy-seven  cubic  feet  of  water 
 per  hour. — On  the  Great  Western  Railway,  the  engines  being  of  great 
 power,  evaporate  about  200  cubic  feet  of  water  per  hour,  and  run  over 
 from  40  to  60  miles  in  that  time.  The  new  engines  on  the  Norfolk  Railway 
 are  of  nearly  equal  power,  and  their  general  construction  similar.  They 
 consist  of  a  long  iron  barrel,  or  cylinder,  placed  on  a  frame  ;  and  sup¬ 
 ported  by  six  wheels,  with  a  chimney  rising  in  front,  and  leaving  a  space 
 behind  for  the  driver. — The  end  of  the  cylinder  has  a  fire-box  or  fur¬ 
 nace  attached,  and  the  heat  produced  by  the  burning  of  coke  generates 
 the  steam  from  the  water  in  the  cylinder.  The  steam,  acting  on  a  piston 
 connected  by  a  crank  with  the  wheels,  sets  the  whole  machine  in  motion,  j 
 on  the  same  principle  that  two  men,  taking  hold  of  the  spokes  of  the 
 wheels  of  a  carriage,  would  set  it  in  motion.  Each  engine  has  a  new  link 
 expansive  motion,  for  reversing  as  well  as  cutting-off  the  steam.  The  ! 
 boilers  are  longer  than  in  ordinary  engines,  by  which  more  heating  sur¬ 
 face  and  consequently  more  power  is  gained. 
 
88  NEWSPAPERS - STAMPS — QUEEN  VICTORIA’S  EMPIRE. 
 
 Origin  of  Newspapers. — Mankind  are  indebted  to  the  wisdom  of 
 Queen  Elizabeth  and  the  prudence  of  Burleigh  for  the  first  printed  news¬ 
 paper.  It  was  entitled  the  English  Mer  curie,  and  was,  by  authority, 
 “  imprinted  at  London  by  her  Majesty’s  printer,  I588.”’^The  earliest  num¬ 
 ber,  preserved  in  the  British  Museum  Library,  dated  July  23,  in  that  year, 
 contains  the  usual  intelligence,  given  after  the  fashion  of  the  London 
 Gazette  of  the  present  day.  During  the  civil  wars,  periodical  papers,  the 
 champions  of  the  two  parties,  became  more  generally  circulated,  and  were 
 edited  by  writers  of  ability,  among  the  principal  *e  may  name  Marchmont 
 Needham,  Sir  John  Birkenhead,  and  Sir  Roger  L’Estrange.  At  the  Res¬ 
 toration,  the  proceedings  of  Parliament  were  interdicted  to  be  published, 
 unless  by  authority,  and  the  first  daily  paper  after  the  Revolution  took  the 
 popular  title  of  the  Orange  Intelligencer.  In  the  reign  cf  Queen  Anne 
 there  was  but  one  daily  paper,  the  Daily  Courant.  The  first  provinc  al 
 journal  known  in  England  was  the  Orange  Postman,  started  in  1706,  at 
 
 i  the  price  of  a  penny,  but  “a  halfpenny  not  refused.”  The  earlist  Scottish 
 newspaper  made  its  appearance  under  the  auspices  of  Cromwell,  in  1652. 
 
 i  _ _ _ _ 
 
 Newspaper  Stamps. — A  return  was  some  time  since  issued  by  order  of 
 the  House  of  Commons,  showing  the  number  of  stamps  issued  for  news- 
 
 |  papers  in  Great  Britain,  from  January  1,  1842,  to  January  1,  1845.  In 
 
 1842,  in  England,  there  were  issued  50,145,912  newspaper  stamps  at  one 
 penny,  and  1,473,664  supplement  stamps  at  one  halfpenny;  in  1843, 
 51,282,900  stamps  at  one  penny,  and  1,893,682  at  a  halfpenny  ;  and  in  1844, 
 53,933,848  penny  stamps,  and  3,739,128  halfpenny  stamps.  In  Scotland  in 
 1842  the  number  of  penny  stamps  issued  was  4  977,344,  and  at  a  halfpenny, 
 443,550;  and  in  1843,  5,293,7 29  penny,  and  243,150  halfpenny  stamps; 
 and  in  1844,  5,627,585  penny,  and  317,620  halfpenny  stamps.  In  Wales, 
 
 i  the  number  in  1842,  wa3  440.200  penny,  and  10,830  halfpenny  stamps;  in 
 
 1843,  459,925  penny,  and  2000  halfpenny  stamps;  and  in  1844,  472,700 
 penny,  and  7000  halfpenny  stamps.  In  Ireland  in  1842,  there  were  issued 
 6,099,656  stamps  at  one  penny  and  one  halfpenny  ;  and  in  1813,  6.594,652 
 stamps,  and  in  1844,  7,018,617  stamps.  By  the  Act  6  and  7  William  IV., 
 cap.  76,  the  purchasers  of  <£10  and  upwards  of  these  stamps  are  allowed  £25 
 for  every  £100. 
 
 Queen  Victoria’s  Empire.— The  Queen  of  England  is  now  sovereign 
 over  one  continent,  a  hundred  peninsulas,  five  hundred  promontories, 
 a  thousand  lakes,  two  thousand  rivers,  and  ten  thousand  islands.  She 
 waves  her  hand,  and  five  hundred  thousand  warriors  march  to  battle  to 
 conquer  or  to  die.  She  bends  her  head,  and  at  the  signal  a  thousand 
 ships  of  war,  and  a  hundred  thousand  sailors  perform  her  bidding  on  the 
 ocean.  She  walks  upon  the  earth,  and  one  hundred  and  twenty  millions 
 of  human  beings  feel  the  slightest  pressure  of  her  footstep.  Come,  all 
 ye  conquerors!  and  kneel  before  the  Queen  of  England,  and  acknowledge 
 the  superior  extent  of  her  dependent  provinces,  her  subjugated  kingdoms, 
 and  her  vanquished  empires.  The  Assyrian  empire  was  not  so  wealthy. 
 The  Roman  empire  was  not  so  populous.  The  Persian  empire  was  not 
 so  extensive.  The  Arabian  empire  was  not  so  powerful.  The  Cartha¬ 
 ginian  empire  was  not  so  much  dreaded.  The  Spanish  empire  was  not 
 so  widely  diffused.  We  have  overrun  a  greater  extent  of  country  than 
 Attilla,  that  scourge  of  God,  ever  ruled  !  We  have  subdued  more 
 empires  and  dethroned  more  kings  than  Alexander  of  Macedon  !  AY  e 
 have  conquered  more  nations  than  Napoleon  in  the  plenitude  of  his 
 power  ever  subdued  !  We  have  acquired  a  larger  extent  of  territory 
 than  Tamerlane  the  Tartar  ever  spurred  his  horse’s  hoof  across.  —  Finch's 
 Boundaries  of  Empires , 
 
SUMMER  AND  WINTER - ANCIENT  POETRY.  89 
 
 The  Late  Susimer  and  the  Present  Winter. — The  following 
 article,  from  the  pen  of  Professor  Stieffel,  appears  in  the  Carlsruhe  Gazette , 
 an  1  will  be  found  deserving  of  attention  : — “  The  summer  of  1846  lasted 
 from  the  1st  of  June  to  the  13th  of  September — 106  days.  It  generally 
 numbers  90  days  (seven  more  than  in  1831),  with  a  temperatuie  of  20° 
 (Reamur)  and  upwards,  and  91  days  with  an  average  temperature  of  15° 
 (twelve  less  than  in  1834).  The  greatest  heat  was  27.5°  on  the  1st  of 
 August  (29.3°  in  1834  ;) — 56  days  followed,  consecutively,  with  an  average 
 temperature  of  150  (in  1834  there  were  on'y  54),  from  the  26th  of  June  to 
 the  20th  of  August ;  including  a  group  of  nine  extremely  hot  days,  with  an 
 average  temperature  of  20J  and  upwards  from  the  30th  of  July  to  the  7th  of 
 August.  In  1834  there  were  only  three  such  days.  The  mean  temperature 
 of  the  three  summer  months,  par  excellence  (June,  July,  August),  tvas 
 17°7  (in  1834  only  1 7o  1 ) .  The  five  months  from  May  to  September  bad  a 
 mean  temperature  of  16^0  (against  16°1  in  1834.  The  first  13  days  of  Sep¬ 
 tember  all  belong  to  *  the  hot  summer  days.’  In  1834  there  were  11  such, 
 besides  five  hot  days  from  the  17th  to  the  2lst  of  September.  The  tempe¬ 
 rature  of  the  106  summer  days  was  17°5.  From  the  1st  of  May  till  the 
 30th  of  September,  there  are  numbered  87  serene  days,  and  amongst  these 
 25  perfectly  free  from  clouds  (the  numbers  in  1834  were,  respectively,  83 
 and  25).  Of  rainy  days,  or  days  on  which  rain  fell,  there  were  61  between 
 May  1  and  September  30  (in  the  summer  of  1834  there  were  only  49); 
 there  fell,  during  the  five  months  abovementioned,  only  1,070  cubic  inches, 
 against  1,130  in  the  year  1834,  and  1,(  09  in  the  year  1780.  If  we  exclude 
 the  wet  month  of  May,  there  fell,  during  the  106  summer  days,  only  483 
 cubic  inches,  and  up  to  the  end  of  September,  648  cubic  inches  (against 
 1,048  in  1834,  and  738  in  178)).  It  hence  follows,  that  since  1779  we  have 
 had  no  summer  hotter,  brighter,  or  drier  than  that  of  1846.  The  vines 
 blossomed  from  the  12th  to  the  21st  of  June;  the  grapes  were  ripened  in 
 August  and  browned  in  September,  so  that  the  vintage  had  already  begun 
 in  many  districts  on  the  2lst  of  September;  and  the  grapes  have  never  pre¬ 
 sented  a  richer,  softer,  or  sounder  appearance.  The  important  and  highly 
 interesting  question  now  suggests  itself — are  ws  to  expect  a  severe  winter? 
 Experience  alone  can  supply  an  answer  thereto.  For  comparative  purposes, 
 eight  years  present  themselves  with  hot  summers,  which  were  also  favour¬ 
 able  to  the  produce  of  the  vine,  namely,  1780,  1802,  1807,  1811,  1822, 
 1826,  1834,  and  1842.  All  these  years  register  but  few  snowy  days;  only 
 three  were  remarkably  cold,  and  these  far  less  cold  than  the  winter  of  1845, 
 the  other  five  were  not  colder  than  the  winter  of  1844;  and  the  winter  of 
 1835,  to  which  that  of  1846  ought  to  present  the  closest  resemblance,  es¬ 
 pecially  belongs  to  to  the  mild  ones,  even  if  it  should  set  in  earlier  than 
 usual.”  The  writer  concludes  by  arguing  against  the  false  inferences  drawn 
 from  the  early  flight  of  birds  of  passage,  and  appears  to  discredit  any  sup¬ 
 posed  necessary  reaction  of  the  temperature  of  the  earth  after  a  hot  summer. 
 
 PRINCIPAL!.  POINTES  OP  RELIGION, 
 
 To  prayse  bira  alway  worthely 
 To  loue  him  alway  stedfastly : 
 To  dread  him  alway  fearfully  ; 
 
 “  To  pray  to  God  continually : 
 To  learn  to  know  him  rightfully 
 To  honour  God  in  Trinitie : 
 
 The  Trinitie  in  Vnitie: 
 
 The  Father  in  his  maiestie  : 
 
 The  Fo.me  in  his  humanitie : 
 
 The  Holy  Ghost’s  benignities 
 Three  persons  one  in  Deitie: 
 
 To  serue  him  alway  holily : 
 
 To  aske  him  all  thing  needfully : 
 To  prayse  him  alway  worthely  : 
 
 To  vse  thy  neighbour  honestly  : 
 To  look  for  deatli  still  presently  : 
 To  hclpe  the  poor  in  misery: 
 
 To  hope  for  heauen’s  felicity  : 
 
 To  haue  faith,  hope,  andcharitie: 
 To  count  this  life  but  vanitie — 
 
 Bee  points  of  Christianitie.” 
 
 To  aske  him  mercy  hartely: 
 To  trust  him  alway  faithfully ; 
 To  obey  him  alway  willingly: 
 
 ( Poetry  in  Queen  Elizabeth’s  Time.J 
 
 H — 2 
 
90 
 
 POPULATION — ENGLISH  SURNAMES — MATRIMONY. 
 
 Population,  Taxation,  &c. — Tt  appears  from  a  Parliamentary 
 paper,  lately  issued,  that  the  population  of  Great  Britain  in  1801  was 
 10,942,646,  and  in  1845  it  was  19,572,574.  The  national  debt  in  1796  was 
 301,861 ,3 '67.,  and  in  1845,  768,789,2417.  In  1796  the  interest  on  the 
 national  debt,  funded  and  unfunded,  was  11,841,2047.,  and  in  1845, 
 27,827,2657.  The  amount  of  county  rates  in  1796  was  229,3907.,  and  in 
 1842,  703,5267.  In  1803  the  poor’s  rates  were  5.348,2057.,  and  in  1844, 
 6,848,7177.  In  1813  there  were  1,426,065  paupers  in  England,  and  in  1843, 
 1,539,490.  The  declared  value  of  exports  from  Great  Britain  to  all  parts, 
 except  Ireland,  was  in  1796,  25,130,6247,,  and  in  1845,  150,645,8017. 
 The  imports,  with  the  same  exception,  in  the  two  years,  were  20,422,4407. 
 and  83,330,6097.  In  1795  there  were  879,197  quarters  of  wheat  and  wheat 
 flour  imported  into  Great  Britain  from  all  parts  except  Ireland,  and 
 1,133,561  quarters  in  1845,  in  which  last  mentioned  year  the  quantities  of 
 foreign  and  colonial  wheat  and  wheat  flour  retained  for  home  consumption 
 were  308,493  quarters.  The  average  price  of  wheat  per  quaiter  in  1796  was 
 70s.  3d.,  and  in  1845  it  was  50s.  lOd.  The  fluctuation  per  cent,  under  the 
 different  laws  is  given.  From  1842  to  1845  it  was  14.31.  In  1845  the  duty 
 on  the  average  price  was  20s,  The  number  of  acres  enclosed  (as  far  as  re¬ 
 turned)  from  1800  to  1842  was  1,933,049  acres.  The  proportion  per  cent, 
 of  the  population  living  on  foreign  corn  was  for  the  last  14  years  5.73,  and 
 the  number  of  day  s’  consumption  imported  34.35. 
 
 English  Surnames. — If  English  surnames  are  remarkable  for  their 
 variety,  they  are  no  less  so  for  their  number.  Antiquarians  are  of 
 opinion  that  the  whole  number  at  present  is  between  thirty  and  forty 
 thousand,  and  of  course  this  is  on  the  increase.  The  increase  in  sur¬ 
 names  must  r.ow  arise  from  foundling  children.  A  curious  instance  may 
 be  mentioned  in  the  case  of  a  respectable  citizen  of  New  York,  named 
 Preserved  Fish.  He  was  picked  up  at  sea  on  a  wreck  from  which  all 
 others  had  perished.  English  surnames  may  be  divided  into  the  follow* 
 ing  classes ; — 1.  Local  surnames,  as  Winchester,  Wood,  Hill,  Green. 
 2.  Names  derived  from  occupations  and  pursuits,  as  Baker,  Smith,  Tay¬ 
 lor.  3  Names  derived  from  dignities  and  offices,  as  King,  Bishop,  Earl. 
 4.  Names  derived  from  personal  and  mental  qualities,  as  Strong,  Rich, 
 Noble.  5.  Names  derived  from  Christian  names,  as  Adam,  Edward, 
 Henry.  6.  Names  derived  from  natural  objects,  as  Star,  Lyon,  Bird. 
 7.  Names  derived  from  social  relations,  as  Child,  Cousin,  Friend.  8. 
 Names  derived  from  periods  of  time,  as  Spring,  Summer,  Winter,  Day. 
 9.  Names  derived  from  virtue  and  other  abstract  ideas,  as  Love,  Hope, 
 Wisdom.  10.  Names  of  contempt,  as  Trollope,  Crookshanks,  Hussey. 
 There  are  also  other  classifications,  oddities,  and  changes,  but  the  above 
 illustrations  will  be  sufficient. 
 
 Or  extremes  harmonized 
 
 Thomas  Black  and  M  ary  White, 
 Peter  Day  and  Ellen  Knight, 
 Solomon  Banks  and  Catharine  Vale, 
 James  Hill  and  Susan  Dale, 
 
 Isaac  Slater  and  Jane  Thatcher, 
 
 John  Baker  and  Mary  Butcher 
 Daniel  Hurly  and  Peggy  Ball, 
 
 Roger  Long  and  Sophy  Small, 
 Stephen  Head  and  Nancy  Heart, 
 William  Stately  and  Julia  Smart, 
 Joseph  Reed  and  Heien  Hay, 
 Thomas  Spring  and  Mary  May, 
 Joseph  Brown  and  Kitty  Greeu. 
 John  Robins  and  Jenny  Wren, 
 William  Castle  and  Nancy  Hall, 
 Peter  Chatter  and  Mary  Call, 
 
 Joseph  Man  and  Eliza  Child, 
 
 Joseph  Meiriman  and  Lucy  Wild, 
 
 MATRIMONY, 
 
 by  Banns  published  in  the  Metropolitan  Churches . 
 Thomas  Bruin  and  Mary  Bear, 
 
 James  Fox  and  Catherine  Hare, 
 
 Ah  xander  Butler  and  Ellen  Cook, 
 William  Crow  and  Nancy  Rook, 
 Andrew  Smith  and  Susan  Armour, 
 Charles  Field  and  Jane  Farmer, 
 
 Daniel  Currier  and  Susan  Boot, 
 Joseph  Hands  and  Ellen  Foot, 
 William  Large  and  Sally  Small, 
 
 John  Stand  and  Judy  Fall, 
 
 Andrew  Clay  and  Lucy  Stone, 
 Michael  Blood  and  Mary  Bone, 
 
 John  Cloak  and  Julia  Hood, 
 
 Edward  Cole  and  Nancy  Wood, 
 James  Broom  and  Ellen  Birch, 
 Charles  Chapel  and  Susan  Church, 
 Samuel  Rivers  and  Mary  Brooks, 
 Thomas  Hatchet  and  Dorothy  Crooks. 
 
SUNDAY  SCHOOL  SOCIETY — PHYSICAL  FACTS,  &C.  91 
 
 SUNDAY  SCHOOL  SOCIETY  FOR  IRELAND. 
 
 The  following  is  a  Summary  of  the  number  of  Schools,  Scholars  and 
 Gratuitous  Teachers,  in  connexion  with  the  Society,  in  each  Province , 
 on  the  1st  January,  1846. 
 
 PROVINCES. 
 
 Population  iu 
 1841. 
 
 No.  of 
 Schools. 
 
 No.  of 
 Scholars. 
 
 No  of 
 
 Gratuitous 
 
 Teachers 
 
 Province  of  ULSTER. . 
 
 2,386,373 
 
 1,975 
 
 184,690 
 
 17,0*3 
 
 LEINSTER . 
 
 1,973,734 
 
 432 
 
 34,110 
 
 3,262 
 
 MUNSTER . 
 
 2,396,161 
 
 406 
 
 17,953 
 
 1,989 
 
 CONNAUGHT.. 
 
 1,418,938 
 
 149 
 
 7,750 
 
 655 
 
 Total . 
 
 8,175,206 
 
 2,962 
 
 244,503 
 
 22,980 
 
 From  the  foregoing  Table  it  will  be  seen  that  the  total  number  of 
 Schools  in  connexion  with  the  Society  on  the  1st  January,  1846,  was 
 2962,  which  were  reported  to  be  attended  by  244,503  Scholars,  and 
 22,930  gratuitous  Teachers.  Of  the  total  number  of  the  Scholars, 
 144,666  were  reported  to  be  reading  in  the  Bible  or  Testament,  and 
 52,267  to  be  Adults  above  the  age  of  15.  It  is  also  important  to  state, 
 that  from  the  returns  which  have  been  forwarded  to  the  Society,  it  ap¬ 
 pears  that  about  100,000  of  the  Scholars  were  not  receiving  instruction  in 
 Week-day  Schools „ 
 
 Physical  Facts  — As  an  instance  of  the  adaption  between  the  force 
 of  gravity  and  forces  which  exist  in  the  vegetable  world,  we  may  take  the 
 positions  of  flowers.  Some  flowers  grow  with  the  hollow  of  their  cups 
 upwards  ;  others  “  hang  their  pensive  head,”  and  turn  the  opening  down¬ 
 wards.  The  positions  in  these  cases  depend  upon  the  length  and  fllexi- 
 bility  of  the  stalk  which  supports  the  flower,  or,  in  the  case  of  the 
 euphorbia ,  the  germen.  It  is  clear  that  a  very  slight  alteration  in  the 
 force  of  gravity,  or  in  the  stiffness  of  the  stalk,  would  entirely  alter  the 
 position  of  the  flower-cups,  and  thus  make  the  continuation  of  the  species 
 impossible.  We  have,  therefore,  here  a  little  mechanical  contrivance, 
 which  would  have  been  frustrated,  if  the  proper  intensity  of  gravity  had 
 not  been  assumed  in  the  reckoning.  An  earth,  greater  or  smaller,  denser 
 or  rarer,  than  the  one  on  which  we  live,  would  require  a  change  in  the 
 structure  and  strength  of  the  footstalks  of  all  the  little  flowers  that  hang 
 their  heads  under  our  hedges.  There  is  something  curious  in  thus  con¬ 
 sidering  the  whole  mass  of  the  earth,  from  pole  to  pole,  and  from  cir¬ 
 cumference  to  centre,  as  employed  in  keeping  a  snowdrop  in  the  position 
 most  suited  to  the  promotion  of  its  vegetable  health.. —  Whew  ell. 
 
 AMERICAN  PRESBYTERIAN  STATISTICS. 
 
 The  New  York  Observer  publishes  the  minutes  of  the  General  Assembly 
 (New  School)  for  1846.  These  minutes  show  the  following  facts:  — 
 
 Whole  number  of  churches . .  1581 
 
 Added  on  examination  in  three  years. . . .  1 3,0fc>2 
 Added  on  certificate .  9485 
 
 Whole  number  of  church  members . .  145,41b 
 
 Synods  in  connexion .  20 
 
 Presbyteries . .  •  105 
 
 Ministers... . 1430 
 
 Licentiates..., .  151 
 
 Candidates  for  the  ministry .  89 
 
 The  minutes  for  the  Old  School  are  also  published.  There  are  now 
 in  connexion  with  the  General  Assembly  (Old  School)  : — 
 
 Churches .  8297 
 
 Whole  number  of  communicants  as  re¬ 
 ported . 174,711 
 
 Synods . 22 
 
 Presbyteries . 
 
 Candidates  for  the  ministry . 339 
 
 Licentiates . . . *  218 
 
 M  blisters .  R144 
 
 Amount  contributed  for  religions  pur¬ 
 poses . 254,850  dollars,  70  cents. 
 
92  KITCHEN  GARDEN  CALENDAR. 
 
 THE  KITCHEN  GARDEN  OR  MONTHLY  CALENDAR^ 
 
 Janusiry. —  Peas  should  be  sown.  Bishop’s  Pea  and  the  Frame  Pea, 
 in  a  warm  station.  Beans  also,  a  repetition  of  the  Mazagnn ,  and  also 
 some  of  the  Windsor  orLongpod.  Early  Cabbages  : — York  or  Sugar- 
 Loaf  should  be  planted.  Lettuces. — Horn  Carrot  and  all  salad  heibs 
 may  be  sown  in  hotbeds. 
 
 FeUrnary. — Sow  Peas  chiefly  of  the  early  kinds.  Beans  also,  chiefly 
 the  small  beans.  Satading,  Spinach  and  Lettuces,  should  now  be 
 sown.  Celery  also,  on  a  mild  hot-bed  and  cabbage  seed  for  plants, 
 in  August  and  September.  A  small  s  wing  of  early  Turnip  may  be 
 made,  in  a  very  warm  situation,  and  on  very  rich  ground. 
 
 Ufarcb. — Let  the  chief  sowings  now  be  made  of  Pens  of  any  descrip¬ 
 tion.  Beans ,  large  or  small;  Cabbages,  for  autumn  aid  winter; 
 Carrots,  Parsnips,  early  Turnips,  Onions ,  Lettuces ,  (chiefly  cos;) 
 Cauliflowers,  to  succeed  those  sown  in  autumn,  Brocoli,  Asparagus , 
 Sowii  gs  should  be  made  of  various  Herbs  for  kitchen  use. 
 
 Apsil. —  Peas  to  be  sown  twice  in  the  mouth.  Beans,  likewise,  sow 
 dwarf  Kidney  beans  about  the  middle,  and  scarlet  and  white  runners 
 at  the  end  of  the  month.  Cabbage  seed  to  be  sown.  The  savoy  for 
 autumn,  flit  Dutch,  and  the  other  large  sorts  for  winter,  also  Car¬ 
 rots  and  Parsnips,  to  be  sown  for  fu  1  crop.  Onions,  also;  early 
 Turnips  to  be  sown  with  care  and  protection, 
 
 May. — Sow  Turnips  now  for  July,  and  Carrots,  also  ;  and  above  all, 
 the  Swedish  Turnip  to  stand  for  the  winter.  The  Aberdeen,  may  bo 
 sown  at  the  end  of  month.  Peas  should  now  be  sown  three  or  four 
 times  a-month,  also,  the  large  sorts  of  Beans.  Lettuce  seeds  to  be 
 sowm  twice.  Thin  out  Onions,  Parsnips.  Carrots,  tyc. 
 
 — Sow  Knight’s  new  Green  Marrow  Pea,  the  best  for  a  late  crop. 
 Of  Turnips,  sow  a  full  crop  of  the  most  approved  kinds  for  the  winter  ; 
 and  above  all  don’t  omit  the  Swedish  Turnip,  if  neglected  in  May. 
 Scarlet  Runners  for  a  foil  crop,  should  be  sown. 
 
 3r«3y _ Peas  and  Beans  should  be  sown  early  this  month,  as  a  last  crop. 
 
 Flat  Dutch  Cabbage  and  Sugar-Loaf  seed,  should  be  sown,  to  be 
 transplanted  twice,  first  on  the  same  ground,  three  or  four  times 
 apart,  and  finally  in  September.  Sow  Turnips  three  times  in  showery 
 weather.  Plant  out  your  early  Celery,  keeping  it  well  watered. 
 
 August. — Sow  Cabbage  seed  of  the  large  kind.  Sow  Red  Cabbage,  if 
 neglected  last  month.  Sow,  for  the  last  time,  the  Stone,  or  the 
 early  White  Turnip ,  in  the  first  or  second  week  of  this  month.  Plant 
 Brocoli  for  spring.  Sow  the  Strasburg  Onion  for  winter  and  spring 
 use  for  salads,  &c.,  also  the  Welch  Onion.  It  may  be  done  before, 
 but  must  be  done  now,  or  it  will  be  too  late. 
 
 September. — Sow  Cauliflowers  in  the  open  air,  in  the  first  week. 
 Plant  out  Lettuces  in  warm  situations.  Earth  up  Celery  ;  and  if  ne¬ 
 cessary,  plant  out  former  sowings.  Parsnips  and  Carrots  may  be 
 sown.  Earth  up  Cardoons. 
 
 October. — Peas  should  now  be  sown,  using  the  early  frame  and  hotspur 
 kinds.  Bean,  also, — the  Magazan  is  the  best.  Plant  out  early  Cab¬ 
 bages  for  spring.  Plant  Cauliflowers  in  frames  for  the  Winter,  about 
 four  inches  apart.  Plant  winter  Lettuces  in  frames,  and  in  sheltered 
 situations. 
 
 UoveiuJ)tir. — Peas  of  an  early  kind  should  be  sown  now.  Early  frame 
 and  hotspur  kind.  Beans  should  also  be  sown.  Continue  to  plant 
 early  Cabbages  for  use  in  April  and  May.  Celery  may  be  taken  up 
 and  planted,  as  close  as  possible  in  deep  trenches,  whereby  the  heads 
 will  be  preserved.  Cardoons  should  also  be  earthed  up. 
 
 December. —  Peas  should  now  be  sown,  but  in  great  shelter.  The 
 Magazan  Bean  to  be  still  sown  in  good  shelter.  The  Potato  Onion 
 should  be  planted  in  the  last  week  of  this  month.  Lettuce  and  the 
 small  herbs,  may  be  sown  in  hot-beds,  and  also  Carrots. 
 
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 0 
 
 33 
 
 278 
 
 28 
 
 36 
 
 0 
 
 25 
 
 60 
 
 72 
 
 92 
 
 3 
 
 36  is 
 
 27 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 34 
 
 419 
 
 29 
 
 37 
 
 1 
 
 31 
 
 356 
 
 73 
 
 94 
 
 1 
 
 2  312 
 
 28 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 38 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 168 
 
 74 
 
 95 
 
 2 
 
 9  124 
 
 29 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 37 
 
 217 
 
 3) 
 
 40 
 
 0 
 
 4 
 
 46  4 
 
 75 
 
 96 
 
 3 
 
 J5  420 
 
 30 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 38 
 
 358 
 
 32 
 
 41 
 
 1 
 
 11 
 
 276 
 
 76 
 
 98 
 
 0 
 
 22  232 
 
 31 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 0 
 
 15 
 
 33 
 
 42 
 
 2 
 
 18 
 
 88 
 
 77 
 
 99 
 
 1 
 
 29  44 
 
 32 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 156 
 
 S4 
 
 43 
 
 3 
 
 24 
 
 384 
 
 78 
 
 ICO 
 
 2 
 
 35  340 
 
 33 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 
 297 
 
 35 
 
 45 
 
 0 
 
 31 
 
 196 
 
 79 
 
 102 
 
 0 
 
 2  152 
 
 34 
 
 0 
 
 l 
 
 3 
 
 438 
 
 36 
 
 46 
 
 1 
 
 38 
 
 8 
 
 80 
 
 103 
 
 •1 
 
 8  448 
 
 35 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 5 
 
 95 
 
 37 
 
 47 
 
 3 
 
 4 
 
 304 
 
 81 
 
 104 
 
 2 
 
 15  260 
 
 36 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 6 
 
 236 
 
 38 
 
 49 
 
 0 
 
 11 
 
 116 
 
 82 
 
 105 
 
 3 
 
 22  72 
 
 37 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 7 
 
 377 
 
 39 
 
 50 
 
 1 
 
 17 
 
 412 
 
 83 
 
 107 
 
 0 
 
 28  368 
 
 38 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 9 
 
 34 
 
 40 
 
 51 
 
 2 
 
 24 
 
 221 
 
 84 
 
 108 
 
 1 
 
 35  180 
 
 39 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 10 
 
 175 
 
 41 
 
 52 
 
 3 
 
 31 
 
 36 
 
 85 
 
 109 
 
 3 
 
 1  476 
 
 R.  1 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 11 
 
 316 
 
 42 
 
 54 
 
 0 
 
 37 
 
 332 
 
 86 
 
 111 
 
 0 
 
 8  288 
 
 2 
 
 0 
 
 2 
 
 23 
 
 148 
 
 43 
 
 55 
 
 2 
 
 4 
 
 144 
 
 87 
 
 112 
 
 1 
 
 15  ioo 
 
 3 
 
 0 
 
 3 
 
 34 
 
 494 
 
 44 
 
 56 
 
 3 
 
 10 
 
 440 
 
 88 
 
 113 
 
 2 
 
 21  396 
 
 A.  1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 6 
 
 296 
 
 45 
 
 58 
 
 0 
 
 17 
 
 252 
 
 89 
 
 114 
 
 3  28  208 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 13 
 
 108 
 
 46  1 
 
 59 
 
 1 
 
 24 
 
 64 
 
 90  1 
 
 116 
 
 0  35  20 
 
 Example. — How  much  English  statute  rfleasure  is  equal  to  40a.  -9p.  Irish  plant. measure 
 
 By  the  table  for  Irish  measure  40a.  Irish  is  64a.  Sr.  6  2,p-  Eng. 
 By  do.  29p.  Irish,  is  0  1 
 
 Sum  in  English  statute  measure,  65  0  13'^} 
 
 In  like  manner,  by  the  table  for  Cunningham  measure  any  ouantity  of  it  may  be  brought  into 
 English  statute  measure. 
 
STAMP  DUTIES 
 
 TABLE  OF  STAMP  DUTIES. 
 
 (•  • 
 
 ON  INLAND  BILLS  OF  EXCHANGE, 
 DRAFTS,  OR  ORDERS,  ON  DEMAND. 
 
 Not  exceeding  two  months  afterdate, 
 
 Longer 
 
 or  sixty  days  after  sight. 
 
 period. 
 
 If  40s. 
 
 £5  5s. 
 
 £0 
 
 1 
 
 0 
 
 £0  1 
 
 6 
 
 Above  £5  5j. 
 
 '  £20 
 
 0 
 
 1 
 
 6 
 
 0  2 
 
 0 
 
 £20  “ 
 
 30 
 
 0 
 
 o 
 
 0 
 
 0  2 
 
 6 
 
 30  % 
 
 50 
 
 0 
 
 2 
 
 6 
 
 0  3 
 
 6 
 
 50  1 
 
 100 
 
 0 
 
 3 
 
 6 
 
 0  4 
 
 6 
 
 loo  g 
 
 200 
 
 0 
 
 4 
 
 6 
 
 0  5 
 
 0 
 
 200  " 
 
 300 
 
 0 
 
 5 
 
 0 
 
 0  6 
 
 0 
 
 3u0  -g 
 
 500 
 
 0 
 
 6 
 
 0 
 
 0  8 
 
 6 
 
 500  a 
 
 loco 
 
 0 
 
 8 
 
 6 
 
 0  12 
 
 e 
 
 1000  1 
 
 2000 
 
 0 
 
 12 
 
 6 
 
 0  15 
 
 0 
 
 2000  § 
 
 3000 
 
 0 
 
 15 
 
 0 
 
 1  5 
 
 0 
 
 3000 
 
 _ - 
 
 1 
 
 5 
 
 0 
 
 1  10 
 
 0 
 
 Penallv  for  post-dating  Bills, 
 
 Bills  of  Lading 
 
 ON  FOREIGN  BILLS, 
 
 Or  Bills  drawn  in,  but  Payable  out  of  Ireland. 
 
 If  drawn  singly,  and  not  in  a  set,  the  same 
 duty  as  on  an  Inland  Bill  ofthe  same  amount  and 
 tenor.  If  drawn  in  sets  according  to  the  custom 
 of  Merchants,  for  every  one  of  each  set — 
 
 Exceedinq.  Not  Exceeding  s.  d. 
 
 £100  200  3  0 
 
 200  500  4  0 
 
 500  1000  5  0 
 
 1000  .  2000  7  6 
 
 2o00  . 3000  10  C 
 
 3000  .  .  .  15  0 
 
 Bill  of  Lading  for  any  goods  exported  or 
 coastwise . . .  0  6 
 
 RECEIPTS. 
 
 If  £5  and  under 
 10  . 
 
 £10  . 
 
 20  . 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 20 . 
 
 50  .. 
 
 50  . 
 
 1 
 
 100  . 
 
 1 
 
 100 
 
 200  . 
 
 2 
 
 900  *  t . 
 
 300  . 
 
 4 
 
 300  .... 
 
 500  . 
 
 5 
 
 500  t 
 
 1000  . 
 
 7 
 
 1000  or  upwards 
 For  any  sum  expressed 
 
 “  in  full  of  all  de- 
 
 10 
 
 10 
 
 Penalty  for  giving  receipts  without  a  stamp,  £10, 
 under  £100;  and  £00  above  that  sum. 
 
 BONDS. 
 
 Not  exceeeding . . 
 
 £1 
 
 0 
 
 Above£50  and  not  exceeding. 
 
 ,.  100 
 
 1 
 
 10 
 
 100  . 
 
 2 
 
 0 
 
 200  . 
 
 3 
 
 0 
 
 300  . 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 500  . 
 
 5 
 
 0 
 
 1,000  . . 
 
 .  2,000 
 
 6 
 
 0 
 
 2,000  . 
 
 .  3,000 
 
 7 
 
 0 
 
 3,00C . 
 
 .  4,000 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 4,000  . 
 
 9 
 
 0 
 
 5  000  . 
 
 10,000 
 
 12 
 
 0 
 
 10,000  . ’. . 
 
 15,000 
 
 15 
 
 0 
 
 15,000  . 
 
 20,000 
 
 20 
 
 0 
 
 25 
 
 0 
 
 Progressive  duty,  25s. 
 
 Charter  Parties,  relating  to  the  freight 
 
 or 
 
 conveyance  of  goods . . . 
 
 5 
 
 APPRENTICESHIP  AND  CLERKSHIP-, 
 Indenture  or  other  instrument,  or  writing  for 
 or  relating  to,  the  service  of  any  Apprentice,  to 
 learn  a  trade.  If  the  sum  given  or  secured  for 
 
 benefit  of  the  master  or  mistress  with,  or  in 
 pect  of  such  Apprentice — 
 
 Shall  not  amount  to . £30  £10  0 
 
 Amounting  to  £30  and  not  to,.  50  2  0  0 
 
 .  50  100  3  .0  0 
 
 .  100  .  200  6  0  0 
 
 .  200  300  12  0  0 
 
 .  300  400  20  0  0 
 
 .  400  500  25  0  0 
 
 .  500  600  30  0  0 
 
 .  600  800  40  0  0 
 
 .  800  1000  5  0  0  0 
 
 . 1000  and  upwards....  60  0  0 
 
 Award .  1  15  0 
 
 If  no  premium,  £1,  or  £l  ]5s.,  if  more  than 
 1,080  words. 
 
 PROBATES  OF  WILLS  AND  LETTERS  OF 
 
 ADMINISTRATION. 
 
 With  a  Will.  Without  a  Will. 
 
 Above  the  value  of  and  under 
 £20  £50  £9  10 
 
 0 
 
 £0 
 
 10 
 
 0 
 
 50 
 
 100 
 
 0  10 
 
 0 
 
 I 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 100 
 
 200 
 
 2  0 
 
 0 
 
 3 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 200 
 
 300 
 
 5  0 
 
 0 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 300 
 
 450 
 
 8  0 
 
 0 
 
 11 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 450 
 
 600 
 
 11  0 
 
 0 
 
 15 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 600 
 
 800 
 
 15  0 
 
 0 
 
 22 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 800 
 
 1000 
 
 22  0 
 
 0 
 
 30 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 1,000 
 
 1 ,500 
 
 30  0 
 
 0 
 
 45 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 1,500 
 
 2,000 
 
 40  0 
 
 0 
 
 60 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 2,000 
 
 3,000 
 
 50  0 
 
 0 
 
 75 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 3,000 
 
 4,000 
 
 60  0 
 
 0 
 
 90 
 
 :) 
 
 0 
 
 4,000 
 
 5,000 
 
 80  0 
 
 0 
 
 120 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 5,000 
 
 6,000 
 
 100  0 
 
 0 
 
 150 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 6,000 
 
 7,009 
 
 120  0 
 
 0 
 
 180 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 7,000 
 
 8,000 
 
 140  0 
 
 0 
 
 210 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 8,000 
 
 9,000 
 
 160  0 
 
 0 
 
 240 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 9,000 
 
 10,000 
 
 180  0 
 
 0 
 
 270 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 Continuing  to  increase  up  to  £  1 ,000,000. 
 
 MORTGAGES. 
 
 Not  exceeding .  £50  £1 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 Above £50  not  exceeding. 
 
 100 
 
 1 
 
 10 
 
 0 
 
 100 
 
 200 
 
 2 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 200 
 
 300 
 
 3 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 300 
 
 500 
 
 4 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 500 
 
 .  1,000 
 
 5 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 1,000 
 
 2,000 
 
 6 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 2,000 
 
 3,000 
 
 7 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 3,000 
 
 .  4,000 
 
 8 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 4,000 
 
 .  5,000 
 
 9 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 5,000 
 
 .  10,000 
 
 12 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 •10,000 
 
 .  15,000 
 
 15 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 15,000 
 
 .  20,000 
 
 20 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 20,000 
 
 25 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 Progressive  duty,  25s. 
 
 CONVEYANCE. 
 
 Whether  Grant,  Disposition,  Lease,  Assign¬ 
 ment,  Transfer,  Release,  or  of  any  other  kind  or 
 description  whatsoever,  upon  the  sale  ot  any 
 Lauds,  Tenements,  Rents,  Annuities,  or  other 
 property,  real  or  personal,  heritable  or  moveable, 
 or  of  any  right,  title,  interest,  or  claim  upon  any 
 lands. 
 
 Where  the  consideration  money 
 
 £20 
 
 shall  not  amount  to . 
 
 £0  10 
 
 0 
 
 Above  £20  not  above . 
 
 50 
 
 I 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 50  . 
 
 160 
 
 1 
 
 10 
 
 0 
 
 150  . . . 
 
 300 
 
 2 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 300  . 
 
 500 
 
 3 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
 500  . 
 
 750 
 
 6 
 
 0 
 
 0 
 
96 
 
 ROYAL  FAMILY — HER  MAJESTY  S  MINISTERS. 
 
 750  - 
 
 - 1,000 
 
 9 
 
 0 
 
 1,000  - - 
 
 2,000 
 
 12 
 
 0 
 
 2,090  - — 
 
 -  3,000 
 
 25 
 
 0 
 
 3,000  - 
 
 - - 4,000 
 
 35 
 
 0 
 
 4,000  - - 
 
 - 6,000 
 
 45 
 
 0 
 
 5,000  - 
 
 - - 6,000 
 
 55 
 
 0 
 
 6,000  - - - 
 
 -  7,000 
 
 65 
 
 0 
 
 7,000  — . - - 
 
 - 8,000 
 
 75 
 
 0 
 
 8, 0‘’0  - 
 
 — -  9,009 
 
 85 
 
 0 
 
 9,000  - 
 
 - —  10,000 
 
 95 
 
 0 
 
 10,000  — - 
 
 - 12,500 
 
 no 
 
 0 
 
 0  Amounting  to  £20  and  not  to.., . 
 
 0  1 00  — - - — - 
 
 0  500  and  upwards, 
 
 0  Protest  of  any  other  kind  . 
 
 0  On  every  additional  sheet . 
 
 0  _ 
 
 0 
 0 
 
 100 
 
 500 
 
 3 
 
 5 
 
 10 
 
 5 
 
 AGREEM  ENT. 
 
 .  Or  any  Minute  or  Memorandum  of  an  agree- 
 J;  ment  under  hand,  only  (not  exempted  from  all 
 JJ  Stamp  Duty)  where  the  matter  thereof  shall  be  of 
 u  the  value  of  £20  or  upwa/ds.  Where  the  same 
 crease  ueeu  mmuie,  .uemoranuum,  or  ,^j  not  C01ltair,  more  than  1080  words,  £1  ;  and 
 legal  or  equitable  article  for  setting  or  demising  wLere  h  sam  hdl  colltain  more#  £y  ’l5s. 
 Eauds  for  any  term  not  exceeding  three  lives,  orj  * 
 
 thirty-one  \ ears,' whether  with  or  without  a  clause! 
 or  covenant  of  any  renewal,  which  shall  contain! 
 
 _  _  ^  _ _ _  DUTIES  ON  LEGACIES, 
 
 any  stipulation  for  the  payment  of  any  pecuniary  Of  the  value  of  £20  or  upwards,  out  of  Personal 
 tine,  in  any  way  howsoever — of  the  first  skin  of  Estate,  or  charged  upon  Real  Estate,  fc.  ,  and 
 parchment  or  paper  of  each  and  every  part  thereof.  upon  every  share  of  Residue  f 
 Where  the  aunual  amount  of  Rent 
 
 shall  not  exceed . £10 
 
 If  amount  shall  exceed  £10  not  £20 
 
 or  such  fine  exceed  £100  -  153 
 
 If  amount  shall  exceed  20  -  50 
 
 Fine .  150  - -  200 
 
 £0  5 
 0  10 
 
 0  15 
 
 To  a  child  or  parent,  or  any  lineal  descendant 
 0  or  ancestor  ot  the  deceased,  £1  cent. — To  a 
 
 brother  or  sister,  or  their  descendants,  £3  ^ 
 0  cent — To  an  uncle  or  aunt,  or  their  descendants, 
 £5  cent — To  a  great  uncle  or  great  aunt,  or 
 
 . . . .  .  _  0  their  descendants,  £0  ^  ceut-^To  any  other  re- 
 
 W  here  there  shall  lie  both  rent  aud  fine  to  be  paid  lation,  or  any  stranger  ip  blood, — £10  per  cent, 
 in  respect  of  each  ;  and  for  every  skin  after  the  — Legacy  to  husband,  or  wife,  exempt. 
 
 first,  10s.  Incase  the  annual  amount  of  rent  shall  . . — 
 
 exceed  £50,  or  such  fine  shall  exceed  £200,  such  LITTER  OR  POWER  OF  ATTORNEY, 
 lease  to  be  chargeable  with  the  duty  or  duties  spe-  por  tl]e  Sale  or  Government  or  other 
 
 citied  in  the  Schedule  of  the  Act,  55  George  111.,  Stocks  or  Funds .  £10  0 
 
 Chap,  184.  Of  any  other  kind .  1  10  0 
 
 Where  same  shall  contain  2160  words  , 
 then  for  every  1080  words  after  the 
 first  1080  words .  1  0  0 
 
 PROTEST. 
 
 Of  any  Bill  or  Note,  not  amtg.  to  £20 
 
 £0  2  0 
 
 ROYAL  FAMILY. 
 
 Queen  Victoria  (only  child  of  Edward  Duke  of  Kent,  who  was  born  November  2,  1767,  and  died 
 January  23,  1820)  b.  May  24,  1810,  sue.  June  20,  1837,  mar.  Feb,  10,  1840,  Francis-Albert- 
 Augustus-Charles-Emanuel,  Duke  of  Saxe,  Prince  of  Coburg  aud  Gotha,  b.  Aug.  26,  1819.. — 
 Issue,  Victoria- Adelaide-Mary- Louisa,  Princess  lloyal,  b.  Nov.  21,  1840,  Prince  of  Wales  and 
 Duke  of  Cornwall,  b.  Nov.  9,  1841,  Alice- Maude-Marv,  b.  25th  April,  1843,  Prince  Alfred- 
 Ernest-Albert,  6.  August  6,  1844,  Helena  Augusta  Victoria,  b.  May  25,  1846. 
 
 Dowager  Queen  Adelaide,  b.  August  13,  1792. 
 
 K,ing  of  F^anover, .  b.  June  5,  1771  1  Duchess  of  Gloucester .  April  25,  1776 
 
 Duke  of  Cambridge . .  Feb.  24,  177)  |  Princess  Sophia. .. ., .  Nov.  3,  1777 
 
 HER  MAJESTY’S  CHIEF  OFFICERS  OF  STATE. 
 
 OP  THE  CABINET. 
 
 First  Lord  of  the  Treasury,  fPremierJ .  Lord  John  Russell. 
 
 Lord  High  Chancellor .  Lord  Cottenham. 
 
 Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer .  Right  Hon.  Charles  Wood. 
 
 Lord  President  of  the  Council .  Marquis  of  Lansdowne. 
 
 Lord  Privy  Seal . . , .  Earl  of  Miuto. 
 
 /  For  the  Home  Department. . . .  Right  Hon.  Sir  George  Grey. 
 
 Secretaries  of  Stale.,,  -j  For  the  Foreign  Department.. .  Viscount  Palmerston. 
 
 I  For  the  Colonial  Department . ,  Earl  Grey. 
 
 First  Lord  of  the  Admiralty . .  Earl  of  Auckland. 
 
 President  of  the  Board  of  Control . , . .  Right  Hon.  Sir  J.  C.  Hobhonse, 
 
 Chief  Secretary  for  Ireland .  Right  Hon.  Henry  Labouchere. 
 
 Post  Master  General . .  Marquis  of  Clanncarde. 
 
 Paymaster  General . . . , .  Right  Hon.  T.  B.  Macaulay. 
 
 NOT  IN  THE  CABINET. 
 
 Commander  of  the  Forces .  Duke  of  Wellington. 
 
 Secretary  of  War  Department .  Right  Hon.  Fox  Muule. 
 
 Master  General  of  the  Ordinance .  Marquis  of  Anglesey. 
 
 Lord  Steward . , .  Earl  Fortescue. 
 
 Lord  Chamberlain . . . , .  Earl  Spencer. 
 
 Attorney  General . . . . .  Sir  John  J ai  vis. 
 
 Solicitor  General . . .  David  Dundas,  Esq. 
 
 Secretaries  of  tke  Board  of  Control .  Right  Hon.  G.  S.  Byng  ;  T.  Wyse  Esq. 
 
 Master  of  the  Mint . . .  Right  Hon.  Richard  Lalor Shiel.  ’ 
 
 IRELAND. 
 
 Lord  Lieutenant .  Earl  of  Besborough. 
 
 Lord  High  Chancellor -  Rt.  Hon.  M.  Brady. 
 
 Master  oj  the  Rut's .  Rt  Hon,  T.B.C. Smith 
 
 Attorney  General . Richard  Moore,  Esq. 
 
 Solicitor  General . J.  H.  Monaghan  Esq. 
 
 Commander  oj the  Forces,  Maj.-G.SirE.Blakeney. 
 
THE  NEW  CORN  LAW  DUTIES. 
 
 97 
 
 NEW  LAW  FOR  THE  IMPORTATION  OF  CORN. 
 
 From  the  passing  of  this  act  till  the  1st  of  February,  1849,  the  duties  as 
 under  are  to  be  payable  on  corn,  grain,  meal,  and  flour  imported  for  Home 
 Consumption  in  the  United  Kingdom: — 
 
 If  imported  from  any  Foreign  Country: — 
 
 Wheat. — Whenever  the  average  price  of 
 wheat,  made  up  and  published  in 
 the  manner  required  by  law,  shall  be 
 for  every  quarter —  s. 
 
 —  under  48s.,  the  duty  shall  be  for 
 
 every  quarter . .  10 
 
 - 48s.  and  under  49s .  9 
 
 •  49s. 
 
 •  50s. 
 
 ■  5  Is. 
 
 ■  52s. 
 
 50s. 
 
 51s. 
 
 52s. 
 
 53s. 
 
 —  53s.  and  upwards 
 
 Barley ,  Bear,  or  Bigg — Whenever  the 
 average  price  of  Barley,  made  up 
 and  published  in  the  manner  re¬ 
 quired  by  law,  shall  be  for  every 
 quarter — 
 
 —  under  26s.,  the  duty  shall  be  for 
 
 every  quarter .  5 
 
 - 26s.  and  under  27s .  4 
 
 - - 27s.  „  28s .  4 
 
 - 28s.  „  29s .  3 
 
 - 29s.  „  30s .  3 
 
 ■ - 30s.  „  31s .  2 
 
 —  31s.  and  upwards .  2 
 
 Oats. — Whenever  the  average  price  of 
 oats,  made  up  and  published  in  the 
 manner  required  by  law,  shall  be  for 
 every  quarter — 
 
 - under  18s.,  the  duty  shall  be  for 
 
 every  quarter .  4 
 
 —  18s.  and  under  19s .  3 
 
 - 19s.  ,,  20s .  3 
 
 - 20s.  ,,  21s .  2 
 
 (.  d. 
 
 - 21s."and  under  22s.  .  2  0 
 
 —  22s.  and  upwards .  1  6 
 
 Rye,  Peas,  and  Beans. — For  every  quarter,  a 
 duty  equal  in  amount  to  the  duty  payable  on 
 a  quarter  of  barley. 
 
 Wheat  Meal  and  Flovr. — For  every  barrel,  being 
 196  pounds,  a  duty  equal  in  amount  to  the  duty 
 payable  on  thirty-eight  gallons  and  a  half  of 
 wheat. 
 
 Barley  Meal. — For  every  quantity  of  217£ 
 pounds,  a  duty  equal  in  amount  to  the  duty 
 payable  on  a  quarter  of  barley. 
 
 Oatmeal  and  Groats. —  For  every  quantity  of  181$ 
 pounds,  a  duty  equal  in  amount  to  the  duty 
 payable  on  a  quarter  of  oats. 
 
 Rye  Meal  and  Flour.—  For  every  barrel,  being 
 196  pounds,  a  duty  equal  in  amount  to  the 
 duty  payable  upon  forty  gallons  of  rye. 
 
 Pea  Meal  and  Bean  Meal. —  For  every  quan¬ 
 tity  of  272  pounds,  a  duty  equal  in  amount  to 
 the  duty  payable  on  a  quarter  of  peas  or 
 beans. 
 
 If  the  produce  of  and  imported  from  any  British 
 Possession  out  of  Europe — 
 
 Wheat,  Barley,  Bear  or  Bigg,  Oats,  Rye, 
 
 Peas,  and  Beans,  the  duty  shall  be  for 
 every  quarter .  1  0 
 
 Wheat  Meal,  Barley  Meal,  Oatmeal,  Rye 
 Meal,  Pea  Meal,  and  Beau  Meal,  the 
 duty  shall  be  for  every  Cwt .  0 
 
 the  following  duties  are  to  be  paid: — 
 
 Upon  all  Wheat  Meal  and  Flour,  Barley 
 Meal,  Oatmeal,  Rye  Meal  and  Flour, 
 
 Pea  Meal,  and,  Bean  Meal,  for  every 
 
 Cwt . 
 
 And  so  on  in  proportion  for  a  less 
 quantity. 
 
 c.  14.,  and  duties 
 
 0  4$ 
 
 On  and  after  the  1st  February,  1849, 
 
 Upon  all  Wheat,  Barley,  Bear  or  Bigg, 
 
 Oats,  Rye,  Peas,  and  Beans,  for  every 
 quarter .  I  0 
 
 And  so  on  in  proportion  for  a  less 
 quantity. 
 
 Average  prices  to  continue  to  be  made  up  according  to  the  5th  and  6th  Viet 
 under  this  Act  to  be  regulated  thereby. 
 
 TiTgisTrat  es~ 
 
 Who  attend  at  the  Quarter  Sessions  and  Petty  Sessions,  held  at  Belfast. 
 
 Mayor  of  Belfast,  for  the  time  being  William  G.  Johnston 
 
 George  Dunbar 
 Robert  Grimshaw 
 Robert  James  Tennent 
 James  Thompson  Tennent 
 John  M'Neile 
 Samuel  G.  Fentou 
 
 William  Coates 
 John  Currell 
 W.  .1.  C.  Allen 
 William  Stevenson 
 Thomas  Verner,  jun. 
 James  Macuamara 
 
 John  F.  Ferguson 
 William  Hunter 
 Robert  Thompson 
 Thomas  J.  Smith 
 William  Gregg 
 Andrew  Mulholland,  Esqrs. 
 
 Walter  Malony,  Esq.,  Resident  Magistrate. — James  Gibson,  Esq.,  Assistant  Barrister. 
 
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 I 
 
98  LIST  OF  IRISH  MEMBERS  OF  HOUSE  OF  COMMONS 
 
 LIST  OF  THE  IRISH  MEMBERS  OF  THE  HOUSE  OF  COMMONS. 
 Alphabetically  arranged  according  to  the  Places  represented;  with  the 
 numbers  of  ike  Constituency  in  each 
 
 Antrim  co.  ..  6280 
 
 Nathanl.  Alexander 
 Sir  H.  B.  Seymour 
 Armagh  co.  ..  2706 
 
 Viscount  Acbeson 
 Colonel  Verner 
 Armagh,  . .  . .  936 
 
 John  D.  Rawden 
 Athlone ,  . .  . .  388 
 
 John  Collett 
 Bandonbridye,  ..  447 
 
 Lord  Bernard 
 Belfast,  .  ..  757" 
 
 David  R.  Ross 
 Lord  J .  Chichester 
 C'arlon’  co.  ..  206J 
 
 Colonel  Bruen 
 Captain  M'Clintock 
 Carlow .  . .  . .  565 
 
 Captain  Layard 
 Car  rich feryus,  . .  1066 
 
 Peter  Kirk 
 
 Cashel,  ..  ..  251 
 
 Timothy  O'Brien 
 Cavan ,  . .  . .  2034 
 
 Hon.  J.  P.  Maxwell 
 John  Young 
 Clare  co.  . .  2032 
 
 Major  Macnamara 
 Cornelius  O'Brien 
 Clonmel,  . .  ..  59 1 
 
 Hon.  C.  Lawless 
 Coleraine,  . .  79( 
 
 Dr.  Boyd 
 
 Cork  co.  ,.  ..  4245 
 
 Dauiel  O’Connell 
 E.  B.  Roche 
 Cork,  . .  . .  457( , 
 
 Daniel  Callaghan 
 A.  M’Carthy 
 Don'’ gall  co.  . .  1221 
 
 Sir  E.  S.  Hayes 
 Edward  M.  Conolly 
 
 Oj  ike  (■ onstituency  in 
 
 Down  co.  ..  2221  Richard  Smitliwick  | Portarlington,  ..  185 
 
 Vise.  Castlereagh  ! Kilkenny .  ..  530  Hon.  G.  L.  D.  Damcr 
 
 Lord  A.  E.  Hill  I  John  O'Connell  J  Queen’s  co.  ..  1448 
 
 Downpatrick,  ..  327  King's  co.  ..  1588  SirC.  H.  Coots 
 
 David  Stewart  Ker  I  Hon.  J,  C.  Westenra  Hon.  1 .  Vesey 
 Drogheda,  ..  715  Sir  A.  Armstrong  Roscommon  co.  . .  914 
 
 Sir  W.  M.  Somerville  Kinsale,  ..  ..  334  O’Conner  Don 
 
 '  '  Fitzstephen  French 
 
 Dublin  co. 
 
 3142  W.  H.  Watson 
 
 J.  H.  Hamilton 
 Captain  Taylor 
 Dublin,  ..  ..  15635 
 
 Wm.  H.  Gregory 
 Edward  Grogan 
 Dublin  University ,  1700 
 George  A.  Hamilton 
 Frederick  Shaw 
 Dundalk,  . .  562 
 
 D.  O’Connell,  jun. 
 Dungannon,  . .  421 
 
 Viscount  Northland 
 Dungarvan,  ..  431 
 
 Richard  Lai  or  Shiel 
 Ennis,  . .  . .  207 
 
 Hewitt  Bridgeman 
 Enniskillen,  . .  489 
 
 Rt.  Hon.  A.  H. Cole 
 Fermanagh  co.  . .  4009 
 
 Sir  A.  H  .  Brooke 
 Mervyn  Archdall 
 Galway  co.  .  2)13 
 J .  J .  Bodkin 
 T.  B.  Martin 
 Galway,  ..  4158 
 
 M.  J.  Blake 
 Sir  V.  Blake 
 Ka ry  co.. .  . .  1 600 
 
 Morgan  I.  O’Connell 
 Hon.  Wm.  Brown 
 Kildare  co.  . .  2391 
 
 Richard  M.  O’Farrell 
 Robert  Archbald 
 Kilkenny  co.  . ,  1372 
 
 Hon.  Pierce  S.  Butler 
 
 Leitrim  co.  1171 
 
 Viscount  Clements 
 Samuel  White 
 Limerick  co.  ..  1648 
 
 Wm.  S.  O’Brien 
 C.  Powell 
 
 Limerick,  . .  1889; 
 
 J.  O'Brien 
 J.  Kelly 
 
 Lisburn,  ..  ..  331 
 
 Henry  Meynall 
 Londonderry  co. . .  4326 
 
 Thomas  Bateson 
 Theobald  Jones 
 Londonderry,  . .  1560 
 
 Sir  R.  A.  Ferguson 
 Longford  co.  ..  1204 
 
 Anthony  Lefroy 
 Col.  H  .  W  bite 
 Louth  co.  ..  1165 
 
 Richard  M.  Bellew 
 Hon.  T.  V.  Dawson 
 Mallow,  . .  . .  344 
 
 SirC.  J.  D.  Norreys 
 Mayo  co.  ..  1326 
 
 Robert  D.  Browne 
 J.  M.  M ‘Donnell 
 Meath  co.  ..  1497 
 
 Henry  Grattan 
 M.  E.  Corbally 
 Monaghan  co.  ..  7066 
 Clias.  Powell  Leslie 
 L.  P.  Shirley 
 Sewry,  ..  ..  1121 
 
 lord  Newry 
 
 312 
 
 1181 
 
 1009 
 
 2602 
 
 ,i290 
 
 Ross,  New, 
 
 Hon.  R,  Gore 
 Sligo  co.  . . 
 
 W.R.  O.  Gore 
 J.  Ffolliott,  .. 
 
 Sligo, 
 
 J .  P.  Somers 
 Tipperary  co.  . . 
 
 N .  Maher 
 R.  A.  Fitzgerald 
 Tralee,  . .  . . 
 
 Maurice  O’Conae  1 
 Tyrone  co.  ..  1705 
 
 Hon.  T.  H.  L.  Gerry 
 Lord  C.  Hami.ttn 
 Waterford  co.  . .  880 
 
 Wm.  V.  Stuar' 
 lion.  R.  S.  Carew 
 Waterford,  ^ .  1 488 
 
 4  homas  W  vse 
 Sir  Henry  VA  Barron 
 Westmeath  co.  ..  1340 
 
 B.  J.  Chapman 
 H  M.  Tuite 
 
 Wexford  co.  ..  1886 
 
 James  Power 
 Captain  V.  Hatton 
 Wexford,  . .  329 
 
 Sir  T.  Esmonde 
 Wicklow  co.  ..  1668 
 
 Sir  Ralph  Howard 
 William  Acton 
 Yougha,  ..  ..  704 
 
 Hon.  C.  Cavendish 
 
 INTEREST^TABLE. 
 
 N.B.  This  Table  contains  the  interest  of  £100  for  all  the  several  days  in  the  first  column,  and  at 
 the  several  rates  of  3,  3|,  4,  and  5  per  Cent,  in  the  other  four  columns. 
 
 Days 
 
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 1 
 
 Days  of  Sailing  of  Packet-Boats. — Mails  are  despatched  from  London  every  7th,  17th,  ard  27lh 
 for 
 
 month, 
 
 colonies  in  West  Indies  (except  Savannah  and  St.  Jaga  de  Cuba),  Venezuela,  and  Madeira.  2d  of 
 every  month  only,  for  Mexico,  Honduras,  Havannah,  Bahamas,  Chagres,  and  New  Greneda. 
 17th  of  every  month  only,  for  Bermuda  and  St.  Jagade  Cuba.  First  Tuesday  in  each  month,  for 
 Madeira,  Brazil,  and  Buenos  Ayres.  From  August  to  January,  inclusive,  the  packet  touches  at 
 Pernambuco  and  Bahia,  on  her  outward  passage  to  Rio  Janeiro,  and  the  other  six  months  on  her 
 homeward  passage.  3d  and  1 8th  of  every  month,  for  British  North  America,  Bermuda,  and 
 United  States — exeept  in  December,  January,  February,  and  March,  and  then  only  on  the  3d, 
 Last  oay  of  every  month,  for  Sydney,  New  South  Wales  When  the  3d  or  18th  occurs  on  a  Sab¬ 
 bath,  the  mails  are  pot  despatched  till  the  following  da.y. 
 
BOROUGH  OF  BELFAST. 
 
 REPRESENTATIVES. 
 
 Lord  John  L.  Chichester,  and  David  Robert  Ross,  Esq. 
 
 MAYOR. 
 
 John  Harrison,  Esq.,  Merton  Hall. 
 
 ALDERMEN. 
 
 Andrew  Mulholland  and  John  Harrison,  Dock  Ward . 
 
 John  Potts  and  William  M‘CoNNELii,  St.  Anne's  Ward. 
 William  Hamilton  and  James  Crawford,  St.  George's  Ward. 
 Samuel  Nelson  and  John  Kane,  Smithfield  Ward. 
 
 George  Dunbar  and  Samuel  G.  Fenton,  Cromac  Ward. 
 
 Dock  Ward. 
 Samuel  Thomson, 
 Robert  S.  Lepper, 
 Frederick  Lewis, 
 Robert  Langtry, 
 David  Grainger, 
 John  Knox. 
 
 St.  Anne's  Ward. 
 John  Black, 
 
 Joseph  Young, 
 
 James  Stirling, 
 
 Hill  Hamilton, 
 
 TOWN  COUNCILLORS 
 James  Coleman 
 William  Ewart,  jun. 
 
 St.  George's  W <Ard. 
 William  M‘Gee, 
 James  Lemon, 
 William  Carson, 
 John  G.  Richardson, 
 Philip  Johnston, 
 John  Cuddy. 
 
 Smithfield  Ward. 
 George  Suffern, 
 
 James  Hart, 
 
 Thomas  M‘Cammon, 
 Robert  Magee, 
 Samuel  M‘Causland, 
 William  Gilliian. 
 
 Cromac  Ward. 
 Adam  Hill, 
 
 John  Pim, 
 
 John  Lindsay, 
 Charles  Thomson, 
 Hutchinson  Pus  nett, 
 John  B.  Shannon. 
 
 John  Potts, 
 Samuel  Nelson, 
 William  M‘Gee, 
 John  Liudsay, 
 
 I  George  Suffern, 
 
 I  John  Black, 
 
 |  William  Hamilton, 
 
 I  Robert  Magee, 
 
 The  Committee  meet  every  Wee 
 
 Robert  S.  Lepper, 
 Joseph  Young, 
 William  Carson, 
 Adam  Hill, 
 nesday, 
 
 CHAMBER  OF  COMMERCE. 
 
 Robert  M'Dowell,  President ;  James  Bristow,  Vice-President. 
 
 C.  B.  Grimshaw,  Secretary. 
 
 BALLAST  CORPORATION — Chichester- Qu ay. 
 Meetffrst  and  third  Wednesday  of  each  month,  at  twelve  o’clock 
 Edmund  Getty,  Ballast-Master. 
 
 CUSTOM-HOUSE,  Hanover-Quay. 
 
 G.  H.  Wilcox,  Collector  ;  James  Greene,  First  Clerk 
 Holidays — Christmas  Day,  Good  Friday,  and  Birth-day  of  the  Queen. 
 
 ASSESSORS  FOR  THE  BOROUGH. 
 
 Thomas  K.  Lowry,  Barrister  at  Law;  Joseph  Napier,  Q.C.  &  the  Mayor. 
 
 WARD  ASSESSORS. 
 
 O’Neill  Bayly,  and  Theobald  Bushell,  Dock  Ward ;  James  B.  Ferguson 
 and  Robert  Roddy,  St.  Anne's  Ward;  Charles  Finlay  and  Samuel  Boyle’ 
 St.  George's  Ward;  William  Booker  and  John  Fisher,  Smithfield 
 Ward;  William  Boyd  and  William  Miller,  Cromac  Ward. 
 
 Treasurer — John  Thomson. 
 
 Auditors — Robert  Gray,  John  Preston. 
 
 Town  Clerk  and  Solicitor  to  the  Corporation _ John  Bates. 
 
 COMMITTEE  OF  TOWN  COUNCIL  ON  POLICE  AFFAIRS. 
 
ioa 
 
 EXCISE  OFFICE — 31,  Waring-Street. 
 Robert  Smith  Sharp,  Collector. 
 
 DISTRIBUTOR  OF  STAMPS. 
 
 Thomas  R.  Stanus,  Esq.,  Donegall- Place  Buildings. 
 
 BELFAST  WATER  COMMISSIONERS. 
 
 INCORPORATED  19th  JUNE,  1840. 
 
 Meet  in  the  Commercial  Buildings  every  Thursday,  at  half,  past  10  o’clock. 
 
 John  Kane, 
 Charles  Thomson, 
 John  Lindsay, 
 
 Dr.  Wm.  M‘Gee, 
 
 Alexander  Brennan, 
 George  C.  Pirn, 
 
 John  Stevelly,  LL.D. 
 
 Gustavus  Heyn, 
 Matthew  Black, 
 John  Potts. 
 
 William  Allan,  Clerk  and  Engineer. 
 
 NOTARIES  PUBLIC. 
 
 Geo.  W.  Braddell ;  John  W.  M'Cracken;  John  Cramsiej  John  Hartley; 
 
 Adam  Hill. 
 
 LOCAL  LAW  COURTS. 
 
 QUARTER  SESSIONS. 
 
 Held  in  the  Court-House,  Belfast,  four  times  a-year,  for  the  registry  of 
 votes,  the  recovery  of  Debts,  and  prosecution  of  minor  offences.  By  a 
 recent  Act  of  Parliament,  book-debts,  to  the  amount  of  £20,  are  now  reco¬ 
 verable  by  process  in  this  Court. 
 
 John  Gibson,  Esq.,  Presiding  Barrister ;  Solomon  Darcus,  Esq.,  Clerk 
 of  the  Peace ;  John  Rea,  Deputy  Clerk  of  the  Peace. 
 
 MANOR  COURT. 
 
 Held  every  third  Thursday,  in  the  Court-House,  for  the  recovery  of  debts 
 not  amounting  to  £20. — S.  M‘D,  Elliott,  Esq.,  Seneschal;  J.  M‘Carton, 
 Registrar. 
 
 PETTY  SESSIONS. 
 
 Held  in  the  Town  Hall,  every  day,  at  twelve  o’clock,  noon. —  W.  Malony, 
 Esq.,  Resident  Magistrate ;  H.  Orr  and  J.  Kennedy,  Clerks  of  Sessions  ; 
 — Alderdice,  Summon  Seiver. 
 
 POLICE-OFFICE — Poultry-Square. 
 
 Custody  Cases  called  on  at  ten  a.m. — Thomas  Yerner,  Esq.,  Superintend 
 dent  of  Police  ;  Thomas  Lindsay,  Chief  Day  Constable;  Wm.  Armstrong, 
 Chief  Night  Constable. 
 
 HOUSE  OF  CORRECTION. 
 
 New  Prison,  Crumlin  Road. 
 
 Rev.  Thomas  Walker,  Local  Inspector ;  Rev.  R.  Oulton,  Protestant 
 Chaplain;  Rev.  P.  Dorrian,  R.  C.  Chaplain;  Rev.  S.  Hanna,  D.D., 
 Presbyterian  Chaplain  ;  T.  H.  Purdon,  Surgeon  ;  David  Moore,  Apothe¬ 
 cary  ;  John  Forbes,  Governor. 
 
 BARRISTERS. 
 
 Allen,  W.J.,  Frnnldin  Place 
 
 Andrews,  Robert,  Donegall-Street 
 
 Crawford,  William,  Aithur-Street 
 
 Faloou,  William  Harris,  100,  Donegall-Street 
 
 Gibson,  James,  Chichester-Street 
 
 Gilmore,  Johu  Boyd,  Q.C.,  Raven-hill,  C.fergus 
 
 Lowry,  Thos.  Kennedy,  Arthur-PIace 
 Macartney,  William,  Glenfield-Place 
 Meade,  Francis,  Chichester-Street 
 Musgrave,  William,  Upper  Arthur-Street 
 M'Donnell,  T.,  Q.C.,  Eglantine-Hill 
 Nelson,  Joseph,  Q.C.,  May-Street 
 
BELFAST  POOR  LAW  UNION.  101 
 
 The  Belfast  Union  comprises  five  Wards,  or  twelve  Electoral  Divisions. 
 The  Board  of  Guardians  meet  at  the  Board-room,  Wtfrkhouse,  Malone, 
 every  Tuesday,  at  1 1,  a. M.  Attendance  at  the  office  from  10  till  4  each 
 day. — Ed.  Senior,  Esq.,  Monaymore.  Assist.  Poor  Law  Commissioner ; 
 Dr.  Coffey,  Medical  Officer  ;  William  Boyce,  Clerk  to  the  Boat  d. 
 
 POST  OFFICE — Donegall-Street. 
 
 Jas.  Dickey,  Post  Master  ; Receiving  Office  at  Mr.  Brown’s,  Arthur-St. 
 
 CONSULS  OF  FOREIGN  POWERS. 
 
 S.  K.  Mulholland,  Belgium  ;  P.  L.  Munster,  Denmark  and  Sweden  ; 
 A.  Duffin,  France ;  William  Foster,  Cape  of  Good  Hope ;  Gustavus 
 Heyn,  Prussia;  Thomas  Win.  Gilpen,  United  States ;  John  Galbraith, 
 Russia  and  Holland  ;  Theodore  Bozi,  Spain. 
 
 BANKING  COMPANIES. 
 
 BELFAST  BANKING  COMPANY— Donegall-Street. 
 
 John  Thompson,  Thomas  G.  Batt,  George  T.  Mitchell,  Thos.  Hughes, 
 Directors ;  G.  W.  Braddell,  Notary. 
 
 NORTHERN  BANKING  COMPANY— Castle-Place. 
 
 John  M‘Neile,  John  M‘Neile,  jun.,  Hugh  Montgomery,  Jas.  Bristow, 
 Directors  ;  Adam  Hill,  Notary. 
 
 ULSTER  BANKING  COMPANY— Waring-Street. 
 
 John  Heron,  Robert  Grimshaw,  J.  T.  Tennent,  Directors  ;  John  Taylor, 
 General  Manager  ;  John  Hartley,  Notary. 
 
 BANK  OF  IRELAND— Office,  Donegall-Place. 
 
 Jas.  Goddard,  Agent;  Jas.  Bristow,  Sub-Agent ;  G.  W.  Braddell,  Notary. 
 
 PROVINCIAL  BANK — Office,  Donegall-Street. 
 
 Alexander  Stewart,  Samuel  Thomson,  Directors ;  James  Guthrie,  Ma¬ 
 nager  ;  William  Stewart,  Chief  Teller ;  Adam  Hill,  Notary. 
 
 SAVINGS’  BANK— King-Street. 
 
 Open  on  Tuesdays  and  Fridays,  from  9  till  1 1  o’clock,  to  receive  notices ; 
 from  1  till  3,  for  repayments  ;  and  from  6_till  7,  for  receiving  deposites. — 
 Jas.  Bristow,  Treas.  ;  Michael  Andrews,  Sec.  ;  John  Borthwick,  Clerk. 
 
 BELFAST  MONT  DE  PIETE  AND  LOAN  FUND  SOCIETY. 
 
 12,  Church-Street  and  7,  Long-Lane. 
 
 The  objects  of  the  Institution  are,  to  Lend  Money  at  Interest,  in  sums 
 not  exceeding  Ten  Pounds,  to  persons  of  unimpeachable  character  and  in¬ 
 dustrious  habits,  on  personal  security,  and  to  receive  the  same  back  in 
 Weekly  Instalments:  also,  to  advance  Money  on  goods,  at  much  lower  rates 
 than  the  ordinary  Pawnbrokers.  The  profits  of  the  Institution,  after  pay¬ 
 ing  expenses,  are  devoted  to  Charitable  purposes. — R.  Grimshaw,  Treas.; 
 S.  Archer,  jun.,  and  A.  Dickey,  Secretaries  ;  J .  Caughey,  Superintendent. 
 
 LITERARY  AND  SCIENTIFIC  INSTITUTIONS. 
 
 NATURAL  HISTORY  SOCIETY. 
 
 Instituted  for  the  cultivation  of  the  Science  of  Natural  History,  and  for 
 inquiry  into  the  Statistics  and  Antiquities  of  Ireland.  Jas.  M‘Adam,  jun., 
 Sec.  ;  J.  M’Adam,  sen.,  Correspondent  Sec. 
 
 ROYAL  BOTANICAL  AND  HORTICULTURAL  SOCIETY. 
 
 Northern  Banking  Co.,  Treasurers;  Thomas  Sinclaire,  Secretary; 
 Alex.  S,  Mayne,  Assistant  Sec.  and  Collector  ;  D.  Ferguson,  Curator! 
 
SOCIETY  FOR  THE  IMPROVEMENT  OF  THE  GROWTH  AND 
 PREPARATION  OF  FLAX  IN  IRELAND. 
 
 Meetings  of  Committee,  2d  Wednesday  in  each  month. — Marquis  of 
 Downshire,  President;  S.  K.  Mulholland,  Treasurer;  James  M‘ Adam, 
 
 jun.,  Secretary.  - 
 
 SOCIETY  FOR  THE  PROMOTION  OF  KNOWLEDGE. 
 
 This  Society  meets  in  the  White  Linen  Hal',  and  possesses  an  extensive 
 library,  consisting  of  about  eight  thousand  volumes,  with  a  collection  of  mi¬ 
 nerals,  and  philosophical  apparatus.  A  register  of  the  weather  is  preserved 
 by  the  Librarian. — William  Bottomley,  Treasurer  :  J.  E.  Kidiey,  M.D., 
 
 Secretary.  - 
 
 STATISTICAL  SOCIETY  OF  ULSTER. 
 
 Established  30th  March,  1838. 
 
 This  Society  consists  of  an  unlimited  number  of  Members.  E.  Getty, 
 Esq.,  and  T.  Batt,  jun.,  Esq.,  Secretaries. 
 
 ULSTER  TEACHERS’  ASSOCIATION. 
 
 Established  for  the  purpose  of  improving  the  literary  character  of  Ele¬ 
 mentary  Teachers  generally,  and  for  securing  to  them  a  more  adequate  re¬ 
 muneration.  Local  Associations  are  formed  in  different  parts  of  the  pro¬ 
 vince:  and  a  registry  is  opened  for  vacant  schools,  and  teachers  wanting 
 situations.  The  annual  meeting  is  held  on  Easter  Monday  in  each  year. — 
 Rev.  R.  J.  Bryce,  LL.D.,  President. 
 
 MUSICAL  SOCIETIES. 
 
 ANACREONTIC  SOCIETY. 
 
 This  Society  meets  for  practice  weekly,  in  the  Music  Hall.  William 
 Garner,  Secretary  and  Treasurer. 
 
 CHORAL  SOCIETY. 
 
 Established  in  1838,  for  the  extension  of  a  taste  for  Sacred  Music. 
 President ,  Walter  Molony,  R.  M.,  William  M.  Barlow,  Edw.  W.  Lee, 
 Secretaries ;  Charles  Dalton,  Leader. 
 
 HARMONIC  SOCIETY. 
 
 John  Marshall,  Secretary;  James  M‘Intyre,  Treasurer. 
 
 BENEVOLENT  AND  CHARITABLE  INSTITUTIONS. 
 
 DISPENSARY  AND  FEVER  HOSPITAL.— Frederick-Str.eet. 
 Supported  by  voluntary  subscriptions  and  by  grants  from  the  Grand 
 Jury ,  of  the  County  of  Antrim.—  Samuel  Archer,  Treasurer. 
 
 BELFAST  GENERAL  DISPENSARY. 
 
 Under  the  present  enlarged  Institution,  the  town  is  divided  into  six  dis¬ 
 pensary  districts,  each  attended  by  one  medical  gentleman.  There  are  also 
 three  dispensary  stations,  in  each  of  which  there  is  a  resident  apothecary. 
 The  dispensary  is  supported  by  voluntary  subscription,  assisted  by  a  county 
 grant.  William  Mulholland,  Treasurer;  William  Moffat,  M.D.  and  James 
 M‘Intyre,  Secretaries. 
 
 MEDICAL  OFFICES. 
 
 Hospital  Station. — Surgeon  Lamont  and  Dr.  Black,  Medical  Attendants  ; 
 Edward  Ring,  Apothecary. —  Cromac  Station. — Surgeon  Clarke  and  Dr.  J. 
 S.  Reid,  Medical  attendants  ;  Samuel  Rea,  Aopothecary  — Shanhhill  Sta¬ 
 tion.—  Dr.  J.  Moore  and  Dr.  Dill,  Medical  Attendants  ;  J.  S.  Armstrong, 
 Apothecary. 
 
 LYING-IN  HOSPITAL. 
 
 Mrs.  Smith,  Treasurer  ;  Mrs.  Samuel  Bruce,  Secretary. 
 
J 
 
 BELFAST  DISTRICT  ASYLUM.  103  j 
 
 For  the  Insane  Poor — Fall'  s-road. 
 
 Established  in  1829.  The  district  comprehends  the  counties  of  Antrim 
 and  Down,  and  the  County  of  the  Town  of  Carrickfergus.  No  patient 
 can  be  received  without  a  medical  certificate  of  insanity,  and  an  affidavit  of 
 poverty.  Printed  forms  may  be  had  at  the  hospital. — Robert  Stewart,  M.D. 
 Resident  Physician  and  Manager. 
 
 LADIES’  SOCIETY  FOR  CLOTHING  THE  POOR. 
 
 Mrs.  Byrtt,  Treasurer  ;  Miss  Stevenson,  Secretary. 
 
 TRUSTEES  OF  THE  FUND  FOR  THE  RELIEF  AND  SUPPORT 
 OF  SICK,  MAIMED,  AND  DISABLED  SEAMEN. 
 
 And  the  Widows  and  Children  of  those  killed,  slain  or  drowned  in  the 
 Merchant  service . — George  H.  Wilcox,  Receiver. 
 
 ULSTER  FEMALE  PENITENTIARY— Brunswick-Street. 
 This  offers  a  refuge  to  all  proper  objects,  and  encourages  them  to  work 
 for  their  own  support  within  the  walls  of  the  Institution.  Washing  and 
 bleaching  clothes,  and  needlework,  are  executed  for  the  public  at  moderate 
 charges. — W.  M ‘Connell,  Treasurer;  Charles  Thomson,  Secretary. 
 
 CHURCH  WARDENS. 
 
 Thos.  M'Cammon,  Esq.,  for  the  Country  ;  and  Jas.  Sterling,  Esq.,  for 
 the  Town;  Dr.  Stevelly,  Queen- Street,  Overseer  of  deserted  children. 
 
 CHARITABLE  SOCIETY. 
 
 Established  in  1771,  for  the  Support  of  Children  and  Infirm  Aged. 
 
 The  children  admitted  are  either  orphans,  or  those  who  have  heen  de¬ 
 serted  by  their  parents.  Supported  by  voluntary  subscriptions,  &c.  Poor- 
 house,  North  Queen-Street.  Wm.  M‘Connell,  Treasurer;  J.  Marshal!, 
 House  Steward.  - 
 
 NIGHT  ASYLUM  FOR  THE  HOUSELESS  POOR.— Poultry-Sq. 
 
 Established  in  1841,  for  providing  a  nightly  refuge  for  the  destitute  and 
 houseless.  Admitted  into  the  Asylum,  for  the  year  ending  2d  Dec.,  1846, 
 males,  10,563 ;  females,  6,782  ;  total,  17,345  ;  natives,  7,519;  strangers, 
 9,826;  total,  17,345. — John  M‘Neill,  Esq.,  Treasurer;  Jas.  Gibson,  and 
 F.  M'Cracken,  Jun.,  Secretaries;  William  Kelly,  Superintendent. 
 
 SOCIETY  FOR  THE  RELIEF  OF  THE  DESTITUTE  SICK. 
 James  Goddard,  Esq.,  Treasurer ;  Henry  Horner,  Secretary. 
 
 MASTER  MARINER’S  ASSOCIATION. 
 
 For  securing  of  c  rtain  annuities  to  the  Widows  and  families  of  Members, 
 allowances  to  Members  in  time  of  sickness,  and  in  cases  of  shipwreck,  &c. 
 W.  Pirrie,  jun..  President ;  Jas.  Bradford,  Treas.;  John  Wilkinson,  Sec. 
 
 ULSTER  TEMPERANCE  SOCIETY. 
 
 For  suppressing  intemperance  by  the  force  of  truth  ;  by  subscription  to 
 the  common  bond—  “  We  resolve  to  refrain  from  distilled  spirits,  and  pro¬ 
 mote  temperance.”  Rev.  Dr.  Edgar,  Rev.  T.  Hincks,  Secretaries, 
 
 BELFAST  AUXILIARY  TO  THE  BRITISH  AND  FOREIGN 
 ANTI-SLAVERY  SOCIETY. 
 
 Robert  Workman,  Treasurer  ;  James  Stanfield,  F.  A.  Calder,  Honorary 
 Secretaries.  - 
 
 SOCIETY  FOR  PREVENTION  OF  CRUELTY  TO  ANIMALS. 
 Geo.  Pim,  Treasurer ;  F,  A.  Calder,  Rev.  Isaiah  Steen,  Hon.  Secretaries. 
 
ULSTER  INSTITUTION  FOR  THE  DEAF  AND  DUMB,  AND 
 THE  BLIND. — Dublin  Road. 
 
 The  charge  to  day-scholars  for  instruction  in  the  schools,  is  two  guineas 
 per  annum  for  each  pupil.  The  charge  for  Deaf  and  Dumb  boarders  in  the 
 Institution  does  not  exceed  the  sum  of  £18  per  annum,  for  which  they  are 
 provided  with  suitable  food,  clothing,  and  education. — Jas.  Bristow,  Treas.  ; 
 J.  Shaw,  Hon -  Sec.;  Rev.  J.  Martin  Teacher;  Miss  Molony,  Matron. 
 
 RELIGIOUS  SOCIETIES. 
 
 BIBLE  SOCIETY. 
 
 The  Depository,  No.  17,  Waring- Street.  Robert  Blackwell,  Treasurer ; 
 Rev.  William  M‘Ilwune,  Secretary. 
 
 BELFAST  TOWN  MISSION. 
 
 The  object  of  this  mission  is,  to  employ  licentiates  of  the  General  Assem¬ 
 bly  who  are  to  visit  from  house  to  house,  distribute  tracts,  hold  prayer- 
 meetings,  and  preach  the  gospel  in  places  suited  for  collecting  numbers  to¬ 
 gether.  Rev.  Dr.  Edgar,  and  Rev.  Jas.  Morgan,  Honorary  Secretaries  ; 
 Charles  Finlay,  Secretary  ;  Robert  Carson,  Treasurer. 
 
 BELFAST  AUXILIARY  TO  THE  SOCIETY  FOR  PROMOTING 
 CHRISTIANIT  Y  AMONG  THE  JEWS 
 Rev.  William  M‘Ilwaine,  Secretary  and  Treasurer. 
 
 DEPOSITORY  OF  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  SOCIETY  FOR  IRELAND 
 
 FOR  THE  SALE  OF  BOOKS  AT  REDUCED  PRICES. 
 
 Conducted  by  William  M‘Comb,  1,  High-Street. 
 
 seamen;s  friend  society. 
 
 Has  for  its  object  the  religious  instruction  of  Seamen,  Pilots,  &c.  A 
 convenient  place  of  worship  has  been  erected  in  Pilot-Street,  for  their  ac¬ 
 commodation.  Robert  Simms,  Treasurer  ;  Thomas  Sinclair,  Secretary. 
 
 EDUCATIONAL  INSTITUTION’S. 
 
 ROYAL  BELFAST  ACADEMICAL  INSTITUTION. 
 Marquis  of  Donegall,  President  for  Life. 
 
 LITERARY  AND  THEOLOGICAL  DEPARTMENT. 
 
 Rev.  W.  Cairns,  LL.D.,  Logic  and 
 Belle  Lettres. 
 
 Rev.  J.  Ferrie,  Moral  Philosophy. 
 John  Stevelly,  LL.D.,  Nat.  Philos. 
 J.  R.  Young,  Mithematics. 
 
 Rev.  W.  Hart,  Oriental  Languages. 
 Rev.  W.  Bruce,  Greek  and  Latin. 
 Rev.  Robert  Wilson,  Biblical  Criti- 
 
 ClSTtl  • 
 
 Rev.  W.  D.  Killen,  D.D.,  Ecclesi¬ 
 astical  History. 
 
 A.  Kennedy,  Elocution 
 
 T.  Feenachty,  Irish. 
 
 MEDICAL  DEPARTMENT. 
 
 Dr.  J.  L.  Drummond,  Anatomy  and 
 Medical  Physiology. 
 
 Dr.  Thomas  Andrews,  Chemistry. 
 Dr.  Mm,  Burden,  Midwifery  and 
 Diseases  of  Women  Children. 
 Dr.  J.  D.  Marshall,  Materia  Medica 
 and  Pharmacy . 
 
 Dr.  Robert  Collet*,  Surgery. 
 
 Dr.  S.  Mateer,  Medical  Botany. 
 
 Dr.  Henry  M‘Cormac,  Theory  and 
 Practice  of  Physic. 
 
 College  Term  begins  November  1,  and  ends  April  30. 
 
 SCHOOL  DEPARTMENT. 
 
 Thomas  Biain,  English. 
 
 Rev.  J.  G.  Murphy,  LL.D., Classics. 
 Rev.  Isaiah  Steen,  Mathematical 
 and  Mercantile  School. 
 
 P.  Johnston,  Writing. 
 
 Joseph  Molloy,  Drawing. 
 G.Forneri,  LL.D.,  Italian  Sf  Span. 
 Auguste  Charles  Badier,  French. 
 
NEW  ULSTER  COLLEGE. 
 
 Rev.  P.  Shuldham  Henry,  D.D.,  President. 
 Thomas  Andrews,  Esq.,  M.D.,  Vice  President. 
 
 105 
 
 BELFAST  ACADEMY. 
 
 Principal— Rev.  R.  J.  Bryce,  LL.D.  Masters — Classical  School,  the 
 Principal;  Mathematical  School,  T.  A.  Bryce,  A.M.;  Writing  School, 
 Thomas  Armstrong;  English  School,  A.  H.  R.  Mulholland ;  Drawing 
 School,  Joseph  Molloy ;  French  School,  Jules  Festu. 
 
 FUSE  SCHOOLS. 
 
 BROWN-STREET  SUNDAY  AND  DAILY  SCHOOL  SOCIETY. 
 
 Established  in  1810, 
 
 For  the  purpose  of  supp  lying  the  children  of  the  poor  with  Scriptural  and 
 Literary  Education.  Nearly  5(J0  children  are  taught  in  the  Sunday  Schools, 
 and  upwards  of  450  receive  instruction  in  the  Daily- School. 
 
 Wm.  M'Connell.  Treasurer ;  Robert  Magee  and  William  M'llwrath, 
 Secretaries  ;  Thomas  Edmonson,  Master ;  Miss  Stevenson,  Mistress. — 
 There  is  an  Infant  Schuol,  counected  with  this  establishment. — Mrs.  Dodd, 
 Mistress.  - 
 
 LANCASTERIAN  NATIONAL  SCHOOL  —  Frederick-Street. 
 
 The  course  of  Education  in  this  Seminary  embraces — Reading,  Spalling, 
 Writing,  Arithmetic,  &c. — Thomas  Gardner,  Treasurer  ;  William  Webb, 
 Secretary;  Daniel  Symington,  Master. —  There  is  an  Infant  School  at¬ 
 tached  to  this  establishment. — Mrs.  Moffat,  Mistress. 
 
 Christ  Church  Daily  Schools. — Opened  November,  1836.  Average 
 attendants,  male  school,  500;  female  scnool,  315;  infant  school,  214  ;  total 
 1029.  Master,  Mr.  Cleland ;  Mistress,  Mrs.  Sheals  ;  Mistress  of  Infant 
 School,  Miss  Wheeler.  Sunday  School  Pupils,  420;  teachers  60.  At¬ 
 tendants  at  other  schools  connected  with  Christs  Church,  about  200. 
 
 George's  Church  Daily  School. — Opened  Jan.  1834.  Average  atten¬ 
 dance — male  school,  125;  female  school,  130.  Master,  John  Gray  ;  Mis¬ 
 tress,  Miss  Manning.  Sunday  School  numerously  attended. 
 
 St.  Anne's  Belfast  Parochial  Day  and  Sunday  Schools. — Established 
 2nd  October,  1831.  Average  attendance,  about  300.  Mr.  Robinson,  Mas¬ 
 ter;  Mrs.  Morrow.  Mistress. 
 
 CARRIAGES  FOR  HIRE  WITHIN  THE  BOROUGH. 
 
 STANDS. 
 
 I 
 
 Queen-street,  South  end, 
 Victoria- Place,  North  end, 
 York-street,  West  end, 
 York  Road,  South  end. 
 
 Ballymacarrett,  Queen’s-bridge  end, 
 
 Castle-Place,  West  end, 
 
 Chichester-street,  East  end, 
 
 High-street,  East  end. 
 
 Queen’s  Bridge  to  May’s  Bridge, 
 
 FARES. 
 
 One-Horse  Carriages  with  two  wheels. 
 
 Not  exceeding  one  mile . .  6d.  I  Every  additional  half  mile.... 
 
 Not  exceeding  one  hour .  Is.  |  Every  additional  half  hour.,.. 
 
 One-Horse  Carriages  with  four  wheels. 
 
 Not  exceeding  one  mile .  8d.  I  Every  additional  half  mile...., 
 
 Not  exceeding  one  hour .  Is.  43,  |  Every  additional  half  hour . 
 
 By  the  day .  10s.  83. 
 
 Two-Horse  Carriages. 
 
 Not  exceeding  one  mile .  Is.  Od.  I  Every  additional  half  mile.... 
 
 Not  exceeding  one  hour .  Is.  Id.  |  Every  additional  half  hour.... 
 
 By  the  day .  13s.  4d. 
 
 3d. 
 
 4d. 
 
 4d. 
 6  d. 
 
 6d. 
 
 8d. 
 
106  THE  PEOPLE’S  READING  AND  NEWS-ROOMS. 
 
 Opened  in  Castle-place,  on  the  22d  of  June,  1846,  for  the  purpose  of 
 encouraging  a  taste  for  reading  and  intellectual  cultivation  among  the  W  ork- 
 ing  Classes  of  Belfast.  The  number  ot  subscribers  is  above  450,  and  the 
 daily  average  attendance  about  120.  The  number  of  papers  and  periodicals 
 laid  on  the  table  70,  besides  others  occasionally  supplied.  The  Library  is 
 in  course  of  formation.  The  rooms  are  open  from  8  morning  till  10  at  night. 
 President  and  Treasurer—  A.  G.  Malcolm,  Esq.,  M.D. 
 
 \ice-Pi  esidenfs — William  Speckman,  Hugh  M'Lorinan. 
 
 Secretary — William  J.  Ryans. 
 
 Librarians — David  Christy,  and  J.  Little. 
 
 ASSURANCE  OFFICES. 
 
 Aberdeen  Assurance  Company — Joseph  Abbott,  9,  James’-Street. 
 
 Alliance — James  Guthrie,  Provincial  Bank,  Donegall  Street. 
 
 Alfred  Life — Messrs.  Garrett,  13,  Castle-Lane. 
 
 Atlas — Conway  B.  Grimsh  >w,  Ulster  Bank  Buildings,  Waring*Street. 
 
 Bon  Accord  Marine — John  W.  M’Cracken,  25,  James'-Street. 
 
 Britannia  Life — Edward  k  George  Pirn,  27  &  29,  High-Street. 
 
 British  Commercial — Wm.  Foster,  Henover-Quay. 
 
 Church  of  England  Fire  and  Life— -George  Phillips,  27,  Bridge-Street. 
 
 Clerical  and  Medical — Messrs.  Cranston  St  Hall,  33,  Arthur-Street. 
 
 County  Fire,  Provident,  and  Life— Robert  M'DoweH,  29,  Anu-Street. 
 
 English  and  Scottish  Law  Fire  and  Life — Adam  Hill,  10,  Queen-Street. 
 
 Family  Endowment— James  D.  O’Conuor,  Savings'  Ban-:,  King-Street. 
 
 Globe  Fire  Insurance  Company,  Thomas  B.  M’Cauloy,  Commercial  Buildings. 
 
 Imperial — J.  Pirn,  jun.,  Waring  Street,  and  Thomas  7.  Folingsby,  Donegall-Quay. 
 
 London  Assurance  Corporation — Wm.  Andre  ws,  6,  Castle  Chambers. 
 
 Life,  and  Phoenix  Fire — John  W.  M'Cracken,  2-5,  James’-Street. 
 
 Liverpool  Fire  and  Life — John  Curell  &  Sons,  White  Linen  Hall. 
 
 London  Union— William  Simms,  White  Linen  Hall, 
 
 London,  Edinburgh,  and  Dublin  Life — George  Emerson  &  Son,  106,  Donegall-Street. 
 London  Assurance  Corporation,  D.  Connor,  27,  Ann-Street. 
 
 Manchester  Fire  and  L  ife— George  C.  Hyndman,  7,  C is tle-Place. 
 
 Marine  Insurance,  and  Scottish  Underwriters — Thomas  G.  Folingsby,  Donegall-Quay. 
 Medical  Invalid  Assurance  Society,  William  S.  Pim,  22,  Bridge-Street. 
 
 Mutual  Accumulation  Society — John  Taylor,  17,  Donegall-Street- 
 National  Endowment — Joseph  G.  Thompson,  20,  Academy-Street. 
 
 Naval,  Military,  and  Fast  India  Assurance  Society,  Alexander  Montgomery,  Castle-Lane. 
 Norwich  Union  Fire  and  Life — Thomas  Ward,  25,  Bridge-Street. 
 
 North  British  Life— Wm.  Cowan  &  Co.,  York-Street,  aiid  Jasper  Macauley,  Donegall-Quay. 
 National  Ireland— John  Harrison,  Donegall  Quay. 
 
 North  of  Scotland — William  D.  Henderson,  26,  Jimes’-Street. 
 
 Patriotic — William  Webb,  St.  Anne’s  Buildings,  Donegall-Street. 
 
 Phoenix — George  Phillips,  27,  Bridge-Street. 
 
 Phoenix  Fire,  and  Pelican  Life — John  W.  M'Cracken,  James’-Street. 
 
 Promoter  Life,  and  Annuity  Company — Jackson  S.  Stevenson,  Commercial  Buildings. 
 
 Royal  Exchange — Robert  I.  Gordon,  Calendar-Street. 
 
 Royal  Insurance  Company — George  Ash,  Waring-Street. 
 
 Scottish  Widows’  Fund — George  W.  Braddell,  3,  Castle-Lane. 
 
 Scottish  Amicable  Life— William  D,  Henderson,  :)6,  James’-Street. 
 
 Scottish  Provident  Institution — George  M'Tt.ir,  Donsgall-Quay. 
 
 Scottish  Equitable  Life  —Robert  Henderson,  25.  Donegall-Quay. 
 
 Sun  Firs  Offiee — Richard  Baxter,  4,  Queen-Street. 
 
 Scottish  Union — Gusts. vus  Heyn,  4,  Corporation-Street. 
 
 Standard  Life — John  Taylor,  17,  Donegall-Street. 
 
 United  Kingdom  I.ife — Thomas  M‘C amnion,  23,  King-Street. 
 
 W'est  of  England — John  Kane,  40,  North-Street. 
 
 Westminster  Life — James  Goddard,  Donegall-Place. 
 
 HOTELS 
 
 Bambridge’s  Hotel  and  Tavern,  Sugar-honse 
 Entry. 
 
 Belfast  Commercial  Hotel,  Commercial-Build¬ 
 ing-,  Wm.  Hall,  Proprietor: 
 
 Belfast  Royal  Hotel,  Douegall-Place,  C.  Kerns, 
 proprietor. 
 
 Brady’s  Hotel  and  Tavern,  4,  Orr’s-Entry. 
 
 Brown’s  Hotel  and  Tavern,  Wilson’s-Court. 
 
 Caledonian  Hotel,  Tomb-Street  and  Gamble- 
 Street,  J.  Young,  proprietor, 
 
 Donegall-Arms  Hotel,  11,  Castle-Place,  John 
 Moore,  proprietor. 
 
 Dublin  and  Armagh  Hotel,  Great  Victoria-St., 
 James  Keyland,  proprietor. 
 
 Heslop’s  Hotel,  Waring-Street. 
 
 Imperial  Hotel,  10,  Douegall-Place,  Thomas 
 Frazer,  proprietor. 
 
 Plough  Hotel,  7,  Corn-Market,  Qeorge  Davis, 
 proprietor. 
 
 Queen’s  Arms  Hotel,  57,  North-Street,  Thomas 
 Cunningham,  proprietor. 
 
 Royal  Temperance  Hotel,  13,  Waring-Street, 
 Mrs.  Lyons,  proprietress. 
 
 Shakspeare  Hotel,  21,  Castle-Lane,  Thomas 
 Watkins,  proprietor. 
 
 Victoria  Hotel,  corner  of  York-Street  and  Done- 
 ga}l-Street,  Mrs.  Moreland,  proprietress, 
 
PLACES  OF  PUBLIC  WORSHIP  IN  BELFAST  AND  VICINITY. 
 
 GENERAL  ASSEMBLY’S  CHURCHES. 
 
 Situations. 
 
 When 
 
 Estabd 
 
 Rosem  ary-  St-cet, 
 
 1722 
 
 Linen  Hall  Street 
 
 1770 
 
 .  Done_o.ll  Street, 
 
 1792 
 
 Alfred  Street, 
 
 1 B !  3 
 
 Fisherwick- Place, 
 
 1827 
 
 May-Street, 
 
 1829 
 
 1  Towuscud-Street, 
 
 1835 
 
 Malone, 
 
 1837 
 
 Ballymacarrett, 
 
 1837 
 
 Alfred-Place, 
 
 1838 
 
 Ballysillan, 
 
 1839 
 
 York-Street, 
 
 1839 
 
 Berry-Street, 
 
 1839 
 
 GreatGeorge’s-St. 
 
 1842 
 
 Newtonbreria. 
 
 1843 
 
 Ministers'  Names. 
 
 Rev.  Samuel  Hanna,  L).D.  | 
 <ev.  William  Gibson,  j 
 Rev.  Robert  Knox, 
 
 Rev.  Isaac  Nelson, 
 
 (ev.  John  Edgar,  D.D., 
 Rev.  James  Morgan, 
 tev.  H.  Cooke,  D.D.LL.D. 
 Rev.  John  Weir. 
 
 Rev.  Joseph  M’Kenzie, 
 Rev.  John  Meneely, 
 
 Rev.  E.  Breaky. 
 
 Rev.  Robert  Dickson, 
 
 Rev.  David  Hamilton, 
 
 Rev-  William  Johnston, 
 Rev.  Thomas  Toye, 
 
 Rev.  Andrew  Crawford, 
 
 Hours  of  Public  Worship.,- 
 
 On  the  Sabbath. 
 
 On  Week  days. 
 
 Morn. 
 
 Afternoon. 
 
 Evening. 
 
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 Wednesday,  8 
 
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 OTHER  DENOMINATIONS. 
 
 Churches,  &c. 
 
 Parish  Church  (St.  Ann’s). . . . 
 
 Chapel  of  Ease  (St.  George’s). 
 
 Christ’s  Church . 
 
 St.  Matthew’s  Chapel . 
 
 Magdalene  Asylum  Chapel... 
 
 St.  Anne’s  Chapel  of  Ease . 
 
 Trinity  Church . 
 
 St.  John's  Church . 
 
 Parish  Church,  Ballymacarrett 
 
 Reformed  Presbyterian . 
 
 Ditto . 
 
 Primitive  Seceding. . 
 
 Secession  (United) . M 
 
 Independent . 
 
 Methodist  (Wesleyan)  . 
 
 Do.  do . 
 
 Do.  do . 
 
 Do.  do . 
 
 Situations. 
 
 Donegall-Street. 
 
 Do.  (New Connexion). .. . 
 
 Do.  (Primitive  Wesleyan) 
 Do.  do . 
 
 Do.  (Primitive). 
 
 Baptist . . . 
 
 Seamen’s  Chapel  . . . 
 
 Unitarian . . . 
 
 Do. 
 
 Do. 
 
 Old  Roman  Catholic  Chapel. . 
 St.  Patrick's  do . 
 
 High-Street, . 
 
 College-Sq.  North 
 
 Sbaukhill . 
 
 Donegall  Pass.... 
 Academy-Street  . 
 
 Antrim  Road . 
 
 Malone . 
 
 Ballymacarrett.  ’. . 
 Dublin  Road.... 
 College-St.  So  uih. 
 
 York-Street . 
 
 College-Sq.  North 
 Donegall-Street . . 
 Donegall-Sq.  East 
 Wesley  Place. . . . 
 Frederic  k-Street. . . 
 Ballymacarrett. . . . 
 
 York. Street . 
 
 Ministers’  Names. 
 
 Donegqll  Place.... 
 BallYmacarrett. .. . 
 Meibourne-Street . 
 
 King-Street . 
 
 Pi’ot-Street . 
 
 Rosemary-Street. . . 
 
 Rosemary-Street.. . 
 
 York-Street . 
 
 Chapel-Lane 
 
 Donegall-Street. 
 
 St.  Malachy’s  do .  M‘Cleau‘s  fields.. 
 
 Roman  CatholieChapel .  Ball ymacarrett- . . . 
 
 Rev.  T.  W’alker,  A.M.,  Vicar, 
 Rev.  Richard  Oulton,  A.B.,  . . 
 
 Rev.  Charles  Allen . 
 
 Rev.  W.  MTlwaine,  A  M . 
 
 Rev.  W.  M'Donagh . 
 
 Rev.  T.  Drew,  D.D.,  LL.B  .. 
 
 Rev.  H.  Teape,  A.B . 
 
 Rev.  E.  J.  Hartrick . 
 
 Rev.  Abraham  Oulton,  A.B... 
 Rev.  Theophilus  Campbell.. .. 
 
 Rev.  J.  Wrixon,  A.B . 
 
 Rev.  C.  S.  Courtney . 
 
 Rev.  John  Alexander,  D.D... . 
 
 Rev.  Wm.  M’Carroll . 
 
 Rev.  R.  J.  Bryce,  LL.D . 
 
 Rev.  John  Boyd . 
 
 Rev.  James  Hodgens . 
 
 Rev.  Henry  Price . 
 
 Rev.  W.  A.  Darby . 
 
 Rev.  Daniel  M’Affee . 
 
 Rev.  George  Vance . 
 
 Rev.  Wm.  Baggaly . 
 
 .  Rev.  Wm.  M’Clure . 
 
 Rev.  James  Griffin . 
 
 Rev.  J.  Graham . 
 
 Rev.  George  Austin . 
 
 Various . 
 
 Rev.  William  Bruce.... 
 
 Rev.  John  Scott  Porter. 
 
 Rev.  John  Porter . 
 
 Rev.  David  Maginnis . 
 
 Rev.  James  Killen ........ . 
 
 lit.  Rev.  Dr.  Denvir . 
 
 Rev.  Patrick  Dorian . 
 
 Rev.  J.  Maginn . 
 
 Rev.  R.  M’Shaue . 
 
 Rev.  H.  O’Loghlen . 
 
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 BELFAST  DISTRICT  FOR  MARRIAGES. 
 
 William  M'Comb,  Registrar, — Office,  No.  1,  High-Street. 
 
108  MAILS - STAGE  COACHES — STEAM  PACKETS. 
 
 DESPATCH  AND  ARRIVAL  OF  MAILS. 
 
 Table  showing  the  Hours  of  Closing  the  Letter  Box,  the  Despatch  and  Arrival  of  Mails,  and  the 
 
 Delivery  of  Letters  in  Belfast. 
 
 ROUTES. 
 
 Letter  Box 
 closes. 
 
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 Arrr  es  in 
 Belfast. 
 
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 S*gf“  After  the  box  closes  for  each  dispatch,  letters  will  be  forwarded  at  a  charge  of  Id.  for  the 
 first  30  minutes  ;  afterwards  until  the  mails  are  made  up,  the  fee  will  be  3d. 
 
 DEPARTURE  OF  MAIL  AND  STAGE  COACHES  FROM  BELFAST, 
 
 Towns. 
 
 Armagh . 
 
 Antrim . 
 
 Ballynahinch  &  1 
 Castle«-ellan,  ) 
 Ballymena, . 
 
 Bangor, . 
 
 Carrickfergus,... 
 Carrickmanon , . . 
 Coleraine  and 
 
 Derry, . 
 
 Comber, . 
 
 Crumlin, . 
 
 Coaches. 
 
 Dublin,. 
 
 Enniskillen, 
 
 Killileagh,.. 
 
 Larne, . 
 
 Conveyances. 
 Lark . 
 
 Donaghadee, . . . . 
 
 Downpatrick, , 
 
 Perseverance 
 Mail  Car.. 
 
 Cars . 
 
 Two  Omnibuses 
 
 The  Farmer . 
 
 Mails . 
 
 Fair  Trader.. . . 
 
 An  Omnibus . 
 
 Victoria  . 
 
 Night  Mail. . . . 
 
 Day  Mail . 
 
 Fair  Trader.... 
 Mail  Car 
 
 Starts  from 
 
 Railway  Train . 
 
 North  Star  Inn,  68,  North-St,.. 
 
 Anderson’s,  25,  Gt.  Edward-St. 
 
 Gordon’s,  68,  North-Street . 
 
 Millin’s,  Ann  Street . 
 
 Keenan’s,  Ann-Street . 
 
 4,  Rosemary-Street . 
 
 Mrs.  Robinson’s,  Ann-Street.... 
 
 Office,  12,  High-Street . 
 
 North-Star,  68,  North-Street.... 
 
 Keenan’s,  Ann-Street . 
 
 II.  Magee’s,  164,  North-Street.. 
 
 Office,  10,  Castle-Place . 
 
 Ditto . 
 
 Ditto . 
 
 Office,  12,  High-Steet . 
 
 Magherafelt  &  1 
 Cookstown,. .  ) 
 Newtownards,... . 
 
 Portaferry, . 
 
 Portglenone  & 
 Kilrea, . 
 
 Erin . 'Keenan’s,  Ann-Street. 
 
 Day  Coach ... 
 
 Mail  Car.  . . . 
 
 Downpatrick 
 A  Coach  .... 
 
 Mail . 
 
 Conveyance  ... 
 
 I  Mail . 
 
 }  Coach . 
 
 Coach . 
 
 Millin’s,  Ann-Street. 
 
 Post  Office . 
 
 Low’s,  Upper  Church-Lane. 
 Millin’s,  68,  Ann-Streat. . . . 
 Office,  10,  Castle-Place.... 
 
 Keenan’s,  Ann-Street . 
 
 Mrs.  Magee’s  North-Street.. 
 Ditto . 
 
 Conveyances. 
 Emeraid. . . 
 Victoria  .. 
 
 The  Union  . . 
 
 Gordon’s,  68,  North-Street,. 
 
 Keenan’s,  Ann-Street . 
 
 Fetherston's,  45,  Ann-Street. 
 Keenan’s,  73,  Ann-Street... 
 
 Gordon’s,  68,  North-Street.. 
 
 Hours. 
 
 4  evening,  every  day. 
 
 I  Every  evening,  at  half-past 
 I  4  o’clock. 
 
 4,  evening. 
 
 7,  morning,  and  6,  evening. 
 4,  evening. 
 
 3,  4,  and  5,  evening. 
 
 Mon.  Wed.  Fri.  Sat..  4,  even 
 
 morning,  and  2,  afternoon 
 quar.  to  7  o'clock,  morning. 
 
 4,  evening. 
 
 Mon.  Wed.  Fri.  4,  evening, 
 half-past  6,  evening. 
 
 7,  morning. 
 
 8,  morning,  ^  Railway, 
 quarter-past  7,  morning. 
 
 4,  evening. 
 
 4,  evening. 
 
 quarter-be  ore  2,  afternoon. 
 4,  evening. 
 
 4,  evening. 
 
 20  minutes  7,  evening. 
 
 4,  evening. 
 
 7,  morning. 
 
 4,  evening. 
 
 3,  evening. 
 
 3  and  4,  evening. 
 
 4,  evening. 
 
 4,  evening. 
 
 half-past  3,  evening. 
 
 STEAM  PACKETS 
 
 Belfast  to  Dublin,  every  Thursday,  with  goods 
 and  passengers. 
 
 Belfast  to  Fleetwood,  every  Monday,  Wed¬ 
 nesday,  Friday,  and  Saturday,  from  both  sides. 
 
 Belfast  to  Liverpool,  every  Monday,  Wed¬ 
 nesday,  Thursday,  and  Saturday  from  both  sides, 
 in  Summer;  and  every  Monday,  Wednesday, 
 and  Friday,  from  both  sides,  in  winter. 
 
 Belfast  to  Greenock  and  Glasgow,  every  Mon¬ 
 day,  Weduesday,  Friday,  and  Saturday,  trom 
 both  sides. 
 
 Belfast  to  Glasgow,  via  Ardrossan,  every 
 week  day. 
 
 Belfast  to  London,  weekly. 
 
 Belfast  to  London  (direct). 
 
 Belfast  to  Stranraer,  every  alternate  Monday, 
 in  summer. 
 
 Belfast  to  Port  Carlisle,  every  alternate  Thurs¬ 
 day. 
 
 Belfast  to  Whitehaven,  Wednesdays. 
 
 Cork  to  Bristol,  Tuesdays  and  Fridays. 
 
 Cork  to  Dublin,  Tuesdays. 
 
 Cork  to  Glasgow,  every  alternate  Tuesday. 
 
 Cork  to  London,  Thursdays,  calling  at  Ply¬ 
 mouth  and  Southampton. 
 
 Cork  to  Liverpool,  Saturdays. 
 
 Dublin  to  Belfast,  every  Tuesday. 
 
 Dublin  to  Bristol,  Tuesdays. 
 
THE  FAIRS  IN  IRELAND. 
 
 109 
 
 LIST  OF  FAIRS  IN  IRELAND  IN  1846. 
 
 Fairs  which  fall  on  Sunday ,  and  some  which  fall  on  Saturday,  are  held 
 on  the  Monday  following. 
 
 CCorrections  or  alterations  of  Fairs  should  be  forwarded  to  the  Publisher  before  the  first  of  August. ) 
 
 ANTRIM. 
 
 Atoghill,  June  4,  August  2(i,  October  8,  Dec.  5. 
 Antrim,  January  1,  May  12,  August  1,  Nov.  12. 
 Annoy,  Jauuary  25,  February  25,  March  28 
 May  25,  August  16,  November  12,  Dec.  25. 
 Ballinogobog,  .1  uly  26. 
 
 B.derry,  second  Mond.  in  Feb.  May,  Aug.  &  Nov .; 
 Ballintoy,  June  3,  September  4,  October  14. 
 Ballycarry,  Jan.  9,  April  17,  Aug.  21,  Nov.  20. 
 Ballycastle,  April  18,  May  30,  July  26,  Aug.  29 
 Ballyclare,  third  Tuesday  in  January,  and  second 
 Tuesday  in  May,  Julv,  November,  (all  o.s.) 
 Ballymena,  July. 26,  October 21. 
 
 Ballymoney,  May  5,  July  10,  October  6. 
 Ballynabernice,  Jauuary  15,  February  19. 
 Ballynure,  May  15,  Sept.  4,  2d  Tues.  Oct.  (o.s.) 
 Belfast,  August  12,  November  8. 
 
 Broughshane,  June  17,  September  1. 
 
 Bushmills,  Mareb  28,  June  28,  August  24,  Oct. 
 
 21,  December  12. 
 
 Cairnlough,  Feb.  10,  April  20,  June  12,  August 
 
 10,  October  12,  December  12. 
 
 Carnmouey,  May  12,  November  17. 
 Carrickfergus,  May  12,  November  1. 
 
 Clough,  Feb.  8,  May  27,  Aug.  5,  Nov.  8,  Dec.  10. 
 Connor,  Feb.  1,  May  1,  August  2,  October  28. 
 Craigbilly,  June  26,  August21. 
 
 Crumlin,  first  Monday  in  each  month. 
 Cushendall,  Feb.  14,  March  17,  May  14,  June29, 
 August  14,  September  29,  Nov.  14,  Dec.  22. 
 Cushendun,  first  Wed.  of  February,  April,  June, 
 August,  October,  and  December, 
 
 Dervock,  January  12,  February  23,  May  16,  June 
 
 22,  August  12,  October  27. 
 
 Drimbar,  May  21. 
 
 Drumadoon,  June  9,  November  26. 
 
 Dunloy,  15th  Feb,,  May,  August,  and  Novembre- 
 Dunluce,  November  12. 
 
 Giant's  Causeway,  August  13. 
 
 Glenarm,  Jan.  26,  May  26,  August  30,  Oct.  29. 
 Gleuavy,  third  Mon.  in  Feb.  May,  Aug.  and  Nov, 
 Kells,  Jan.  8,  March  1,  May  27,  June  10,  Sept.  12 
 Larne,  July  31,  December  1. 
 
 Lisburn,  July  21,  October  5. 
 
 Loughgill,  1 9th  Feb.  June,  August,  and  Nov 
 Mosside,  Feb.  13,  May  21,  July  21,  Nov.  21. 
 Mounthill,  July  1,  Octoberl  . 
 
 Newtoncromelin,  Feb.  5,  May  11;  Aug.  9,  Nov.  5 
 Oldstone,  June  13,  October  22. 
 
 Parkgate,  February  7,  May  7,  second  Monday 
 
 in  June,  August  7,  November  4. 
 
 Portglenone,  first  Tuesday  in  each  month;  also, 
 second  Tuesday  (o.s.)  iu  May. 
 
 Portstewart,  first  Monday  In  August. 
 Randalstown,  July  16,  November  1. 
 
 Rasharkan,  November  16. 
 
 Roughfort,  May  26,  December  1. 
 
 Straid,  September  4,  October  23. 
 
 Stranocum,  Feb.  10,  March  13,  April  20,  June 
 16  July  14,  Aug.  8,  Sept.  28,  Nov.  6,  Dee.  29. 
 Templepatrick,  May  11,  July  10,  October  27. 
 Toome,  April  20,  December  4. 
 
 Tullamore,  November  17. 
 
 ARMAGH. 
 
 Acton,  May  4,  December  11. 
 
 Armagh,  first  Satnrday  in  each  month. 
 
 Ballybot,  the  fiist  Mond.  of  every  month. 
 Balnadera,  Jan.  5,  June  8,  August  12,  October 
 2,  November8,  December  11. 
 
 Beleek,  May  3,  August  3,  November  3. 
 
 Black wafertown,  second  Wednes.  in  each  month 
 Camlough,  third  Monday  in  each  month. 
 Charlemont,  May  12,  August  16,  November  12. 
 Charleston,  first  Monday  in  each  mouth. 
 
 Clare,  May  12. 
 
 Crossmaglen,  first  Friday  in  each  month. 
 Culloville,  April  26,  May  20,  October  26  and  27. 
 Gullyhanna,  Jan.  13,  April  14  June  23,  Oct.  13. 
 Forkhill,  May  1,  August  1,  Sept.  29,  Dec.  3. 
 Hamiltonsbawn,  May  21?,  November  26. 
 Jonesborough,  June  4,  Aug.  14,  Oct.  21,  Dec.  3. 
 lohnstonsbridge,  25th  of  May,  July,  Sept.  &  Nov. 
 K.eady,  second  Friday  iu  each  month. 
 
 Kililea,  last  Friday  in  each  month. 
 
 Lurgan,  second  Thursday  in  each  month  ;  also, 
 August  5  and  6,  November  22  and  23. 
 Maghery,  Jan.  31,  April  30,  June  24,  Oct.  31. 
 Markethill,  third  Friday  in  each  month. 
 Middleton,  first  Thursday  in  each  month. 
 Newtonhamilton,  last  Saturday  in  each  month. 
 Pointzpass,  first  Saturday  in  each  month. 
 I’ortadown,  third  Sat.  iu  eachmon,  also  June  8. 
 Portnorris,  second  Monday  in  each  month. 
 
 Rich  ill,  Jan.  12,  March  3,  July  26.  October  15. 
 Surgowna,  January  12,  May  14. 
 
 Pandragee,  first  Wednesday  in  each  month. 
 Tuskinspass,  April  20,  November  8. 
 
 CARLOW. 
 
 Ballon,  March  28,  August  12, 
 
 Borris,  January  1,  February  5,  May  I,  July  2, 
 August  15,  October  4,  November  4. 
 
 Carlow,  May  4,  June  22,  August  26,  Nov.  8. 
 Hacketstown,  Jan.  13,  Feb.  2,  March  12,  April 
 13,  May  4,  June  18,  July  13,  August  21,  Sept. 
 18,  October  16,  November  19,  December  21. 
 Kiledmond,  March  12,  July  15. 
 
 Knockan,  January  6,  June  4,  October  3. 
 Knockmill,  September  4,  December  II. 
 Leighlinbridge,  May  1  4,  September  25. 
 
 Milford,  May  3,  November  7 
 
 Myshall,  March  25,  May  10,  June  29,  Sept.  14. 
 
 Nurney,  May  6. 
 
 Orchard,  June  9,  October  2. 
 
 Palatinetown,  March  26,  April  23,  Juue  17, 
 November  6. 
 
 Rathvilly,  January!,  March  25,  June  24,  Aug. 
 
 1,  November  12. 
 
 Sherwood.  May  20,  August  20. 
 
 Slyguff,  February  12,  November  1. 
 
 Staplestown,  Mayl,  November  7. 
 
 St.  Mullins,  June  17,  July  25,  Sept.  8,  Nov.  1. 
 Tinnehinch,  Mayl,  September 29. 
 
 Tullow,  January  20,  April  21,  July  10,  Sept.  8, 
 October  29,  November  21. 
 
 Wells,  May  28,  December  1 1 . 
 
 CAVAN. 
 30,  March  25, 
 
 April  17,  May  1, 
 
 Arvagh,  Jan. 
 
 June8,  Aug.  8,  Sept.  25,  Nov.  1,  Dec.  12. 
 Bailieborough,  second  Monday  of  each  month. 
 Ballinacarrig,  Feb.  12,  May  12,  Ang.  6,  Nov.  22. 
 Ballyconnell,  Jan.  2,  Feb.  14,  March  17,  April 
 18,  May  16,  June  24,  July  29,  August  28,  Sept. 
 29,  October  25,  December  3. 
 
 Ballyhaise,  March  1,  April  II,  May  18,  June  20, 
 July  13,  August  30,  Oct.  3,  Nov.  6,  Dec.  13. 
 Ballyhighland,  June  13. 
 
 Ballyjamesduff,  Jan.  6,  Feb.  4,  March  8,  April  16 
 May  7,  June  10,  July  17,  August  15,  Sept.  2, 
 October  26,  November  29,  December  23. 
 Ballymagauran,  May  23,  August  12,  Nov.  23. 
 
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 THE  FAIRS  IN  IRELAND. 
 
 Ballynagh,  January  I,  April  16,  June  5,  August  Fossabeg,  January  14,  April  \-j,  July  17,  Oct.  17. 
 
 5,  October  2,  December  21.  jGlancomera,  February  5,  May  30,  August  21, 
 
 Bawnboy,  first  Monday  in  eacb  month.  |  November  30. 
 
 Belturbet,  the  first  Thursday  in  every  othrrmonth  Holyisland,  April  17,  June  8. 
 
 except  Sep.  which  is  held  on  the  4th.  The'Jasperspound,  May  19,  November  26. 
 
 month  in  which  Ash  Wed.  falls,  the  fair  is  held 
 Blacklion,  22d  of  each  month.  [on  that  day. 
 
 Bntlersbridge,  second  Monday  in  each  month. 
 Cavan,  February  1,  May  14,  June  30,  August  14, 
 September  25,  November  12. 
 
 <  ootehill,  second  Friday  in  each  month. 
 Crossdowney,  April  5, •May  27,  Aug.  26,  Nov.  17 
 C'osskeys,  Jan.  6,  March  17,  May  29,  July  2, 
 Doobally,  May  26,  August  15.  [Nov.  20. 
 
 Kilcougy,  Feb.  5.  May  25,  August  3,  Nov.  5. 
 Kilgolagh,  Jan.  17,  March  17,  April  26,  Nov.  27. 
 Kileshandra,  March  28,  May  9,  June  22,  second 
 Wednesday  oi  August  (o.s.)  and  November  8. 
 Killnaieck,  Feb.  2,  March  25,  May  13,  June  11, 
 AugustlO,  September  11,  Nov.  1,  Dec.  17. 
 Kingscourt,  May  23,  June  18,  Augnst  1,  October 
 19,  Novembers,  December  4. 
 
 Largy,  May  22,  July  22,  September  22,  Nov.  19, 
 Mountnugcnt,  June  1.  October  21.  « 
 
 Muff,  August  12. 
 
 Muloghish,  September  20.J 
 Muliogh,  last  Friday  in  January,  March,  May, 
 July,  September,  and  November. 
 
 Redliill,  Jan.  1,  March  19,  May  24,  July24,  Oct.24 
 Scraby,'  February  10,  May  28,  August  1,  Dec.  11 
 Shercock,  second  Wednesday  in  each  month. 
 Stradone,  February  7,  March  28,  May  10,  June 
 24,  August  16,  October  10,  Nov,  10,  Dec.  18. 
 Swadlinbar,  February  2,  March  30,  May  18 
 June  29,  July  27,  August  18,  September  14, 
 October  13,  November27,  December  21. 
 Tullyvin,  March7,  May4,  July5,  Aug, 26,  Dec. 11 
 Virginia,  Jaunary  24,  March  6,  Saturday  before 
 Easter,  May  11,  June  3,  July  9,  August  22, 
 September  23,  November  21,  December  20, 
 
 CLARE. 
 
 Annicarriga,  February  2,  April  20,  July  6, 
 October  18, 
 
 Annagera,  February  3,  May  11,  Aug.  13,  Nov.  6 
 Ardsallas,  May  12,  August  12. 
 
 Balana,  February  24,  May  16,  Aug.  12,  Nov.  5, 
 Ballyket,  June  4,  July  4,  August  17,  Dec.  1. 
 Ballyluden,  June  24,  November  24. 
 
 Banroe,  February  17,  May  17,  Aug.  17,  Nov.  17, 
 Blackwater,  Jan.  2,  April  15,  July  16,  October  3. 
 Bodike,  January  1,  April  2,  July  1,  October  5. 
 Bridgetown,  June  10,  November  25. 
 
 Broadfor  1,  Juue21,  November  21, 
 
 Brodagh,  January  17,  May  20,  Aug.  15,  Nov.  19. 
 Bunratty,  February  3,  June  3,  July  19,  Oct.  20, 
 Callahan’s  Mills,  May  8,  June  27,  November  14. 
 Carrigaholt,  Jan.  10,  April  15,  July  16,  Oct.  24. 
 Clare,  June 6,  August  17,  November  11. 
 Clohaneinchy-reade,  March  20,  June  30,  Sept. 
 11,  December  2. 
 
 Clonroad,  May  9,  August  1,  October  13  and  14, 
 December  3. 
 
 Cooleen-bridge,  Jan.  8,  April  4,  July  19,  Oet.  16. 
 Coolreagh,  March  19,  June  23,  Sept.  7,  Dec.  18 
 Conorolly,  January  2,  April  17,  July  18,  Oet,  3  " 
 Cooreclare,  May  6.  June  4  and  26,  July  in 
 October  2,  December  20.  1  * 
 
 Corofin,  May  27.  November  22. 
 
 Cratilow,  July  5. 
 
 Curranrue,  January  6,  April  23,  July  18,  Oct.  3 
 Donasse,  March  17  and  18,  June  11  and  12  Sept. 
 
 21  and  22,  November  30,  and  December  1.  * 
 
 Doonbeg,  May  2,  July  26,  Octobers,  Dec.  16. 
 Doonmore,  September  26. 
 
 Drofliore,  June  17,  September  26. 
 
 Enagh,  July  31,  December  17. 
 
 Ennis,  April  25,  September  3 
 '  25 
 
 Jeverstown,  March  58,  October  2. 
 
 Killkee,  February  12,  May  11,  August  13,  Nov.  8 
 Killanteel,  May  18. 
 
 Kilclaren,  May  31,  December  2. 
 
 Kildysart,  May  22,  Augnst  27. 
 
 Kilfenora,  June  4,  October  9. 
 
 Kilkishen,  May  19,  August  31,  December  22. 
 Killaloe,  April  21,  June  9,  September  3,  Oet.  20 
 Killanenagh,  Jan.  5,  April  9,  July  11,  Nov.  17. 
 Killogennedy,  Jan.  26,  June  29,  Sept.  27,  Dec.  9. 
 Killuran,  April  27,  August  14,  December  19. 
 Kilruicbael,  May  19,  July  18,  September  28. 
 Kilrush,  May  10,  October  12. 
 
 Kilmurrybricken,  May  17,  August  25. 
 Kilmurrymacmahan,  May  24. 
 
 Lahinch,  February  13,  May  16,  Aug.  13,  Nov.  6. 
 Liscannor,  January  1,  April  13,  July  16,  Oct.  14. 
 Lisdeen,  May  7,  July  13,  Septembe!  8,  Dec.  17. 
 Miitownmalbay,  February  1,  Marcti  9,  May  4, 
 June  20,  August  1 1,  October  18,  December  9. 
 Moyarta,  June  1,  July  5,  Angust  19. 
 
 Moynoe  (Ballyglass),  'March  25,  July21,  Nov.  18 
 Moynoe  (Read’s-Cross)  January  13,  April  13, 
 July  12,  October  15. 
 
 Mullough,  Feb.  4,  May  11,  August  2,  Nov.  27. 
 Newmarket,  April  20,  August  27,  December  20. 
 Newquay,  March  25,  June  22,  Sept.  30,  Dec.  29 
 O’Brien’s-bridge,  July  25,  November  7. 
 O’Gonnilloe,  March  20,  June  25,  September  9, 
 December  30. 
 
 Parteen,  February  14,  May  30,  Sept.  18,  Dec.  14 
 Porthenchy,  Jan.  11,  May  23,  Sept.  9,  Dec.  8. 
 Quin,  July  7,  November  1. 
 
 Rosmanaher.  January  6,  May  10,  June  15,  Sept. 
 12,  October  16.1 
 
 Scariff,  Jan.  5,  Feb.  1,  March  3,  April  3,  May  1, 
 June  2,  July  5,  August  2,  Sept.  6,  October  4, 
 November  1,  December  3. 
 
 Seafield,  February  4,  May  18,  August  13,  Nov.  9 
 Sixmilebridge,  May  6,  June  19,  December  5. 
 Spancelhill,  January!,  May  3,  June  24,  August 
 20,  December  3. 
 
 St.  John’s  Well,  July  5.? 
 
 Thomond-gate,  22d  of  each  month. 
 
 Toomgrany,  March  17,  June  18,  October  10. 
 Trugh,  Mareh  5,  June  13,  September  7,  Dec.  24 
 Trumroe,  March  25,  July  19,  December  6. 
 Tulla,  May  13,  September  4,  Oetober  1. 
 Turlamore  and  Races,  June  8,  Sept.  29,  Dec.  13. 
 
 CORK. 
 
 Ahacross,  January  20,  October  3. 
 
 Anngrovc,  March  25,  May 5,  Aug.  15,  September 
 29,  December  26. 
 
 Aughadown,  May  6,  October  2. 
 
 Ballinacarrig,  April  20,  July  2,  Oct.  18,  Dec.  18 
 Ballinakelly,  September  3,  4,5;  18,  19,  20. 
 Ballinamona,  June  8,  August  21,  December  5. 
 Ballinavar,  September  4. 
 
 Ballinhassig,  May'l,  June  29,  Aug.  10,  Sept.  29. 
 Ballinphellic,  June  9,  October  10. 
 
 Ballinspidale,  May  14  and  15,  Sept.  25,  26,  27. 
 Ballybuy,  August  5.| 
 
 Ballyclough,  August  5,  September  19,  October  6 
 Ballydehob,  April  21,  October  10. 
 
 Ballygurteen,  June  24,  July  25,  December  28. 
 Ballyheen,  October  2. 
 
 Ballyhooly,  August  26. 
 
 Ballymacody,  March  1,  June  5,  Sept.  29,  Dec.  10 
 Bally volane,  Apyil  20,  October  15. 
 
 Ballyvoorney,  May  10,  July  10,  September  10, 
 November  10. 
 
 Bandon,  May  6  and  28,  October  29,  Nov.  8. 
 
 Eunistymou,  Mar.h  25,  May  15,  July  2,  Aug.  Banlahan,  May  28. 
 
 22,  September  *9,  November  19,  December  12.;Bantry,  June  9,  August  21,  October  15,  Dec.  1. 
 
Barnagrove,  Apiil  28,  June  15,  Aug.  8,  Nov.  G 
 Bartholomew  Well,  September  4 
 Blarney,  April  20,  June  8  &  9,  Sept.  18,  Nov.  11 
 Brigowen,  December  6 
 
 Buttevant,  March  27,  July  20,  Oct.  14,  Nov.  20 
 Cahirmee,  May  8,  July  12,  Oct.  9,  Nov.  7,  Dec.  8 
 Cardriney,  August  5 
 
 Carrigalaue,  June  8,  August  12,  November  8 
 Carrigtowhill,  March  12,  May  12,  August  26, 
 September  19,  November  8 
 Castlelyons,  Jan.  1,  April  21,  June  8,  August  28, 
 September  29,  November  16 
 Castlemartyr,  May  2,  October  2 
 Castletown,  Jan.  1,  April  21,  May  12,  Sept.  4 
 Castletownroche,  May  25,  July  25,  September  29 
 December  12 
 
 Cecilstown,  April  25,  May  14,  Oct.  18,  Nov.  24 
 Charleville,  October  10,  November  12 
 Clognakilty,  April  6,  June  30,  August  I,  October 
 10,  November  12 
 
 Cloyne,  February  24,  June  9,  December  5 
 Connough,  May  28,  June  19,  October  2,  Nov.  20 
 Coolaguragh,  July  13 
 Cooltlorky,  Jan.  20,  May  21,  June  25,  August  22 
 September  29,  December  18 
 Coolymurrahoe,  May  23,  August  1? 
 
 Cork,  June  15,  October  1 
 Cotterboroug,  May  21,  November  15 
 Crookstown,  May  14,  August  26,  November  17 
 Currabeglands,  March  17,  June  8,  August  24, 
 December  20 
 
 Curras-and-maun,  May  6,  July  16,  September  14 
 November  5 
 
 Daugan,  February  2,  April  1,  August  5 
 Donaghmore,  May  18,  Novembtr21 
 Doneraile,  August  12,  November  12 
 Downderry,  June  8 
 
 Drimoleague,  May  20,  September  25,  October  27 
 Droomagh,  20th  of  May,  August,  and  November 
 Dromdeer,  June  12  and  13,  October  12  and  13 
 Drumauagillibeg,  April 20,  June  20,  Nov.  15 
 Dukallow,  March  17,  September  29,  December29 
 Dunmanway,  May  4,  June  16,  Sept.  17,  Nov.  26 
 Eirkmacody,  October  10 
 Euniskeane,  April  5,  June  22,  Aug.  12,  Oct.  2 
 Fermoy,  June  21,  August  20,  November  7 
 Fivemilebridge,  June  9,  October  10 
 Glangowra,  August  1,  November  1 
 (jlanworth,  January  15,  March  16,  May  13,  Aug. 
 
 10,  September  24,  November  30 
 Clynville,  May  4,  November  3 
 Gooseberryliill,  20th  of  March,  June,  September 
 
 and  November 
 
 Greenoghs,  April  25,  November  2 
 lnnishannon,  May  29,  October 3 
 Insegeela,  May  31,  August  31,  December  3 
 Kauturk,  March  17,  May  4,  July  4,  Sept.  29, 
 November  3,  December  1 1 
 Kilbritton,  November  22 
 Kilcummer,  21st  of  April,  July,  September  and 
 December 
 
 Kildorery,  May  1,  June  27,  Sept.  3,  Nov.  27 
 
 Killacounty,  August  5 
 
 Killieagh,  June  13,  November  12 
 
 Kilmurrahau,  July  10 
 
 Kilmaeleran,  April  6,  June  21,  October  2 
 
 Kilmurry,  May  1,  Sept.  8,  November  1,  Dec.  21 
 
 Kilworth,  January  25,  April  21,  May  29,  Sept. 
 
 11,  November  21,  December  10 
 Kinsale,  May  4,  September  4,  November  21 
 Khockacroghery,  April  28,  July  21,  December  20 
 KnocknamarifF,  May  3,  August  3,  October  20, 
 
 December  20 
 
 Lepp,  May  24,  October  20 
 Liscarroll,  May  1  and  31,  August  31,  Nov.  29 
 
 Mallow,  Jan.  1,  March  2,  May  11,  July  25, Oct  28 
 Maslacanlands,  Feb.  2,  June  6,  Aug.  15,  Dec.  8 
 Masseytown,  Juue  14  and  15,  Aug.  12  &.  14,  Oct. 
 12,  December  14 
 
 Milford,  March  25,  May  20,  Aug.  24,  Nov.  20 
 Middleton,  May  14,  July  5,  October  10,  Nov.  22 
 Vlillstreet,  March  1,  June  1,  Sept.  I,  December  1 
 Mitchelsfort,  28th  of  April  and  October 
 Mitchelstown,  Jan.  10,  March  25,  May  23,  July 
 30,  November  12,  December  2 
 Mogeely,  March  17,  October  18 
 Mohkstown,  March  1,  May  12,  June  1,  August  1, 
 November  12 
 
 Mossgrove,  March  17,  May  29,  Sept.  21,  Dec.  8 
 
 Mountbemish,  June  26, /’ug.  1,  Sept.  29,  Dec.  16 
 
 Nadrid,  January  1,  October  10 
 
 Newcestown,  January  8,  June  9,  Oct.  15,  Dec.  14 
 
 Newmarket,  June  8,  Sept.  8,  Oct.  10,  Nov.  21 
 
 Newinill,  June  4 
 
 Newton,  May  13,  September  25 
 
 Oldabbey,  May  21,  November  3 
 
 Oldcastle,  May  1,  September  4 
 
 Oldmillstreet,  12th  of  June,  September  and  Dec. 
 
 Passage,  May  1,  July  25 
 
 Rathclare,  April  26.  July  1,  November  1,  Dec.  17 
 Rathcormack,  August  12,  October  29 
 Rockhill,  May  21,  June  19,  August  26,  October  26 
 Ross,  September  19,  December  19 
 Rostellan,  February  2,  March  25,  August  15 
 Uugsborough,  September  4 
 Shanballymore,  Feb.  4,  May  4,  Sept.  16,  Dec.  13 
 Shandrum,  May  25,  August  2J 
 Sixinilewater,  May  6,  September  6 
 Skibbereen,  May  14,  July  10,  August  2,  October 
 12,  December  11  and  23 
 Timoleague,  March  28,  July  5,  Aug.  21,  Dec.  6 
 Tracton,  August  5 
 Transtown,  April  3,  September  25 
 Tullilease,  March  1,  April  29,  June  29,  Oct.  24 
 Youghal,  May  28,  October  18. 
 
 DONEGAL. 
 
 Aghagaults,  Jan.  20  March  20,  May  15,  July  20, 
 September  29  aud  November  1 
 Ardara,  February  3,  March  3,  April  7,  May  15, 
 August  1,  November  1,  December  22 
 Balliudreat,  November  20 
 Balliutra,  Feb.  1,  March  25,  May  9  and  20,  June 
 24,  July  31,  October  2  and  31,  November  30 
 B.bofey,  last  Thursday  in  Jan.  Feb.  April,  June, 
 July,  Aug.  Sept.  Oct.  Nov.  May  21,  Dec  20, 
 aud  Thursday  before  Easter 
 B.nass,  Juue  12,  August  24,  October  20,  Nov.  30 
 B.Shaunou,  second  of  each  month;  also  Sept.  18 
 Boueyfobble,  28th  of  Jau.  April,  July  and  Oct. 
 Buucrana,  May  9,  July  27,  Sept.  7,  Nov.  15 
 Burnfoot,  February  3,  May  3,  August  3,  Nov.  3 
 Cloghanbeg,  Feb.  1,  May  19,  August  25,  Nov.  19 
 Carrigart,  Juue  21,  October  31 
 Carudonogh,  21st  of  Feb.  May,  August  and  Nov. 
 Castlefin,  Jan.  5,  Feb.  9,  April  20,  June  8  and  28, 
 August  10,  October  5,  November  22,  Dee.  28 
 Churehhill,  May  11,  August  15,  November  7 
 Convoy,  Feb.  18,  May  17,  Juue  24,  Aug.  1,  Sept. 
 
 i.  October  26,  November  3,  December  16 
 Culdatf,  Feb.  10,  May  10,  August  10,  Nov.  10 
 Donegal,  January  30,  February  2.5,  March  17, 
 April  9,  May  5  add  29,  July  9,  September  4 
 aud  30,  October28,  November  28,  Dec.  30 
 Dunfanaghy,  June  10,  August  5,  Oct.  2,  Nov.  17 
 Dunkanally,  January  1,  February  2,  March  2, 
 April  6,  July  J,  October  16 
 Fintown,  May  16,  Jply  3,  September  3,  Nov.  3 
 Gleuties,  June  19  . 
 
 Lisgoold,  May  1,  Juue  24,  November  1,  Dec.  21  jGreencastle,  5th  of  February,  May,  Aug.  8c  Nov. 
 Lisnacon,  May  15,  June  16,  November  14  jKilmacreuan,  first  of  every  mouth 
 
 Lough  of  Cork,  April  14  and  15,  August25  Killibegs,  April  18  andNovemberl2 
 
 Macroom,  12tli  of  May,  July,  Sept,  and  Nov.  IKilligordon,  March  3,  May  31,  August  31  Sept. 
 Magilla,  August  21  I  29,  November  10  and  December  1  1 
 
in  each  month 
 
 April  l'jRosstrevor,  February  18,  April  21,  June  9,  Aug. 
 
 1  1,  September  19,  November  1,  December  II 
 
 Rathfriland,  2d  Wednesday  in  Feb.  and  April,  o. 
 s.)  first  Wednesday  after  Trinity  Sunday,  3d 
 Wednesday  in  July  (o.s.)  2d  Wednes.  in  S#pf. 
 (o.r.)  last  Wednesday  in  November  (o.j). 
 Samtfield,  last  Wednesday  of  every  month 
 Scarvagh,  March  21,  June  19,  Sept.  5,  Nov,  14 
 Seaforde  first  Tuesday  of  each  month 
 Sheepbridge,  1st  Fri.  in  Feb  May,  Aug.  and  Nov 
 Strangfprd,  June  8,  August  12,  and  November  8 
 Warrenpdint,  last  Friday  in  each  month 
 
 DUBLIN. 
 
 -  Ralbriggan,  29tli  of  April  and  September 
 
 Ramelton,  March  10,  May  19,  July  17,  October  Ballymore  Eustace,  August  26,  October  29 
 13,  November  15  and  December  22  Balrothery,  May  6,  August  12 
 
 Ramullan,  August  21  and  November  21  Carrickmines,  Jan.  12,  April  14,  June 24,  Oct.  14 
 
 Raphoe,  May  1,  June  22,  August  27,  and  Nov.  4  Donnybrook,  August  26 
 Rashedag,  June  15,  August  8,  Sept  15,  Dec.  11  Fieldstown,  June  8 
 
 Redcastle,  Jan.  1 ,  June  1,  August  12  and  Nov.  12  Garristown,  May,  5,  Angust  15,  November  1 
 Rossnakill,  first  Monday  in  each  month  iKilsallagban,  May  28,  September8 
 
 St.  Johnston,  April  7,  Aug.  3,  Oct.  13,  and  Nov.25 xnsk,  May  4,  July  13, November  25 
 Stranorlar,  March  29,  June  11,  July  6,  August  12  Newcastle,  May  9,  October  8 
 
 Palmerstown,  August  21 
 Rathmichael,  October  10 
 
 Laghey,  April  29  Cflaxsttd,) 
 
 Letterkenny,  Jan  2  and  31,  March  13 
 
 May  12,  July  10,  Friday  after  12  Aug.,  Nov.  8 
 Magheramore,  May  3  and  June  2 
 Malin,  April  21,  June  24,  Aug.  1  and  October  31. 
 Manorcuuuingham,6th  of  Jan.  March,  May,  July, 
 September  and  November 
 Milltord,  23d  of  every  month 
 Mountcharles,  Jan.  18,  March  28,  May  10,  June 
 9,  July 22, Aug.  20,  Sept. 22,  Oct.  22,  Nov.  18 
 Muff,  May  4,  Aug.  5,  October  25,  December  1 1 
 Newtoncuuningbam,  Feb.  12,  June  1,  August  26, 
 October  29,  November  16 
 Oldtown,  May  4,  June  8,  July  31,  October  20 
 Pettigo,  20th  of  each  mouth 
 Port,  May  12,  Angust  26,  Nov.  5,  December  15 
 
 October  10  and  December  9 
 DOWN. 
 
 Annadoyne,  May  14  and  November  8 
 Ardmillan,  1st  of  January,  April,  July  and  Oct 
 Baloo,  1st  Wednesday  in  Jan.  April,  July  &  Oet 
 Ballydugan,  May  19 
 
 Rathfarnham,  July  10 
 Rush,  May  1 ,  September  29 
 Saggard,  June  1 8,  October  10,  November  8 
 Skerries,  April  28,  August  10 
 
 Tallaght,  July  7,  Nov.  9. 
 
 Bangor,  Jan.  12,  May  1,  November  22 
 Ballynahiuch,  1st  Thursday  in  Jan.  12th  Feb.  1st 
 Thursday  in  March  and  April,  2d  Thursday  in 
 
 May,  o.s.  3d  Thursday  in  June,  10th  July,  1st  Ballinamullard  Feb.  12,  April  5,  May, 27,  August 
 
 FERMANAGH. 
 
 Thursday  in  Augnst,  o.s.  2d  Thursday  in  Sept., 
 1st  Thursday  in  October,  1st  Thursday  iu  Nov. 
 0.3.  3d  Thursday  in  Dec, 
 
 Ballywalter,  June  22,  and  November  8 
 Bryansford,  June  3 
 
 Carrowdore,  7th  of  Feb.  May,  Augnst  and  Nov. 
 Castlereagh,  July  5,  October  26,  and  Nov.  20 
 Castlewellan,  1st  of  Feb.  May,  June,  and  Sept. 
 
 and  the  second  Monday  of  every  other  month 
 Clough,  May  27,  June  4,  July  5,  October  16,  No¬ 
 vember  22,  December  18 
 
 Comber,  January  5,  April  ?,  June  28,  October  19 
 Crossgar,  second  Wednesday  in  each  month 
 
 5,  October  2 1 ,  and  November  27 
 Belcoo,  April  5,  June  5,  Aug.  5,  Oct.  6,  Nov.  26 
 Belleek,  Feb.  3,  May  17,  June,  19,  and  OcJ  fo 
 Brookborough,  third  Tuesday  in  each  month 
 Calaghane,  August  2 
 
 Churchhill,  May  14,  August  30,  and  November  30 
 Claboy,  Jan.  31,  May  25,  July  10,  and  October  15 
 Derrylin,  February  8,  May  26,  June  26,  August  3, 
 September  15,  ana  November  14 
 Derrygonnelly,  24tb  of  each  month 
 Donagh,  July  10  and  August  26 
 Edarneybiidge,  Jan.  6,  March  1,  May  15,  July 
 17,  October  6  and  November  28 
 
 Donaghadee,  last  Wednesdayin  May,  (&.s.)  Aug.lEnnis'-illeu,  10th  of  each  month  i  alsO'26th  of  May 
 16.  October  10,  last  Wednesday  in  Nov.  (o.s.j  und  26th  October 
 
 Donagbmore,  22d  June  and  October 
 Downpatrick,  1st  Saturday  of  every  month 
 Dromara,  Feb.  6,  March  20,  May  I,  June  19, 
 
 Garrisson,  May  21,  June  30,  July  19,  October,  19 
 and  December  21 
 Irvinestou'n,  8th  of  each  month 
 
 Aug.  7,  September  1 8,  November  6  and  Dec.  18  Kesb,  4th  of  each  month 
 Dromore,  March  7,  May  12,  Aug.  1,  Oct.  10  Dec  12  Leek,  25th  Feb.  May,  August,  October  and  Dec. 
 Dundruro,  Jan  3,  Feb.  5,  May  12,  Aug.  6,  Oct.  10  Lisbellaw,  May  1 1,  June  20,  July  20,  August  12, 
 Gilford,  21st  of  June  and  November;  andabotlie1  October  12,  November  10,  December  23 
 2d  Tuesday  of  each  month  (Lisnarric,  22d  of  each  month 
 
 Greencastle,  12th  of  January  aud  Angust  Li snaskea,  April  13,  June  1,  and  October  10 
 
 Greyabbey,  March  28,  June  22,  Oet.  29  &  Dee.  4  Maguiresbridge,  first  Wednesday  in  each  month  ; 
 Hillsborough,  3d  Wednesday  in  each  mouth  I  also  January  17,  and  October  2 
 Ililltown,  2d  Tuesday  in  each  month  and  Nov.  2  Magheravooley  May  29  aud  October  2 
 Ilolywood,  first  Monday  in  Feb.  May,  Aug.  &  Nov  Monea,  February  10,  June  8,  July  7,  August  26, 
 Kilkeel,  first  Wednesday  in  each  month  I  October  13,  and  November  12 
 
 Killileagh,  April  10,  June  3  and  15,  October  11  Newtownbutler,  May  12,  and  second  Friday  in  all 
 and  December  1 1  |  other  months 
 
 Killinchy,  1st  Wednes.  in  Feb.  May,  Aug.  &Nov  Rosslea.  8th  of  each  month 
 
 Killough,  Feb.  15,  Juue5,  August  15and  Nov  15  Stragowna,  January  14,  June  I,  August  21, Nov.  1, 
 Kilmore,  Feb.  4,  March  14,  May  l,June  3Aug.5  and  December  22 
 September29,  November  5  and  December  16  Tempo,  28th  of  each  month  and  Angust  1 
 Kircubbin,  28th  of  April,  May,  Aug.  Nov.  and  Wheathill,  May  13,  July  13,  Sept,  !2,anQ  Nov.  1 1 
 last  Wednesday  of  every  other  month  |  r,twiV 
 
 Loughbrickland,  third  Tuesday  of  each  month  J 
 also  March  28  Abbeyknoekmoy,  August  21 
 
 Moira,  first  Thursday  iu  each  month  Aghrimlands,  May  9,  June  21  and  22,  October  14, 
 
 Newry,  April  20,  and  October  29  \  November  22,  December  1 
 
 Newtownards,  2d  Saturday  iu  each  month;  also  Ahasergh,  April  20,  June  17,  Augnst  25,  Nov.  24 
 January  23,  May  14  and  September  23  Ardrahin,  May  21,  September  12,  November  12 
 
 Portaferry,  January  1,  July  31,  and  2d  Tuesday  Arnadomin,  March  21,  June  28,  Sept.  11,  Dee.  7 
 
THE  FAIRS  IN  IRELAND.  1  1 3 
 
 Athenry,  May  5,  July  2,  October  28 
 
 Ballinagar,  January  27,  April  23,  July  18,  Oct.  3 
 Balliuakill,  June  1,  October  20 
 
 Ballinasloe,  March  27,  May  7,  July  4,  Oct.  5 — 9 
 Balliuamore,  August  21 
 
 Ballymoate,  October  21,  November  16 
 
 Ballymoe,  February  1,  March  13,  Maiy  22,  June 
 24,  August  21,  October  25 
 
 Barna,  February  5,  May  6,  August  5,  November  5 
 Caltragh,  May  14,  July  13,  Sept.  21,  Dec.  14 
 Cappatogel,  May  13 
 
 Castleblakeny,  Jan.  1,  June  9,  July  26,  Oct.  2 
 ■Castlebacket,  October  2 
 
 Claddagh,  June  1,  August  17,  November  16 
 t’laraubridge,  Feb.  12,  May  14,  Aug.  13,  Nov.  12 
 Claregalway,  May  19,  October  13 
 
 Claremore,  May  26,  Aug.  9,  Sept.  26,  Dec.  20 
 Clifden,  June  25,  Sept.  1,  October  15,  Dec.  17 
 Clonbur,  Feb.  1,  March  17,  July  1,  September  1 
 Cloncoe  Chapel,  Feb.  26,  May  24,  Aug.  6 
 Clonfert,  May  12,  August  12,  November  22 
 Clonlohan  Abbey,  February  25,  May  4,  August 
 16,  November  14 
 
 Coose,  March  1,  June  26,  Sept.  9,  December  28 
 Creggs,  12th  of  May,  June,  August;  Dec.  19 
 Derry  M'Loughy,  August  1,  September  18 
 Drumgriilin,  May  1 
 
 Doonmore,  May  29,  July  9,  October  10,  Dec.  11 
 Dnnloe,  May  7,  July  13 
 
 Eyrecourt,  April  27,  July  9,  Sept.  8,  Dec.  21 
 Fairhill,  September  4 
 
 Galway,  September 4 
 
 Galway  square  (East  gate),  May  31,  September 
 21.  October  21 
 
 Gooneenneen,  Jan.  11,  April  18,  July  19,  Oct.  16 
 Gort,  May  10,  August  11,  November? 
 
 Ileadfort,  May  11,  October  14 
 
 Isserkelly,  June  21,  August  25 
 
 Kilconnell,  Muy  9,  August  4,  November  11 
 Kilcorban,  May  18,  September  18 
 
 Kilceest,  March  2,  May  1,  June  24,  October  29 
 Killimore,  January  1,  March  17,  June  29,  Sept. 
 29,  November  22 
 
 Kilnelag,  May  27,  June  20,  August  24,  Dec.  20 
 i  Kiliartan,  May  11,  September  3,  November  21 
 
 Kiltormerkelly,  17th  of  Feb.  May,  Aug.  &  Nov. 
 Kinvara,  May  18,  October  17 
 
 Laurencetown,  May  8,  August  22,  December  15 
 Loughrea,  February  11,  May  25  and  26,  CShccpj, 
 August  20,  Decemeer  5 
 
 Meelick,  October  1 
 
 Monivea,  May  12,  August  12 
 
 Moylough,  June  21,  August  10,  Novembers 
 Mount  Bellew  Bridge,  May  7,  June  9,  July  25, 
 September  29 
 
 Mount  Shannon,  28th  of  each  month 
 
 Moycullen,  February  1,  May  29,  Sept.  2,  Dec.  8 
 Newtownbellew,  May  28,  October  11,  Nov.  11 
 Newtowueyre,  May  6,  August  12,  Oct.  29,  Dec.  11 
 Oranmone,  May  23,  October  20 
 
 Portumna,  February  15,  May  6,  July  1,  Aug.  15, 
 October  17,  November  15 
 
 Renville,  January  3,  May  21,  July  25,  Oct.  25 
 River  Ville,  January  3,  April  3,  July  3,  Oct.  16 
 Tuam,  May  10,  July  4,  Oct.  10  &  20,  Dec.  15 
 Tubberbracken,  June  8,  October  23 
 Tubberindonuy.  July  12,  September  20 
 Tubberpadder,  July  9,  October  10 
 
 Tullindally,  June  17,  November  21 
 
 Turlaghmore,  August  1 ,  September  18 
 
 Tynagb,  May  28,  August  31,  September  1,  Dec.  11 
 VVhitegate,  March  24,  June  20,  Sept.  20,  Dec.  20 
 Williara’s-town,  March  21,  June  12,  September  11 
 December  1  8 
 
 Woodford,  May  12,  October  2  and  3 
 
 KERRY. 
 
 Ardfert,  March  2.7,  June  8,  July  9 
 
 Ballinclare,  May  1,  October  4 
 
 Ballycleave,  May  1,  August  2,  Oct.  6,  Use.  1 
 
 Ballyheige,  April  20,  June  10,  July  22,  August  20 
 Sepseml;er8,  October  26,  November  30,  Dec. 23 
 Beale,  September  24 
 
 Beenmore,  June  1,  September  1,  Nov.  10,  Dec. 20 
 Blennreville,  May  9,  Sept.  15,  Oct.  25,  Dec.  19 
 C'ahirciveen,  September  1,  December  13 
 Castleisland,  January  1,  February  2,  March  17, 
 April  20,  May  20,  June  24,  August  1,  Oct.  1 
 Castlemain,  September  3,  November  21 
 
 Currans,  May  6,  August  21,  October  29 
 
 Dromkeen,  May  2,  July  16,  November  15 
 Dromoroirk,  June  10  k  11, Oct.  17  &  18,  Dec.5&6 
 Gleneragh,  October  28 
 
 Granshaw,  May  15 — 17,  November  1  and  2 
 
 Kiltin,  May  11  &  12,  July  8  &  9,  October  7  k  8, 
 November  5  and  6 
 
 Kilgobonet,  Feb.  11,  June  4,  October  21,  Dec.  21 
 Killamey,  July  4,  August  8,  October  7,  Novem¬ 
 ber  11  and  30,  December  28 
 
 Killorglin,  May  19  and  20,  June  30,  July  1,  Aug. 
 
 11  and  12,  November  IS  and  19 
 
 Lacketn,  May  8;  and  12th  July,  Sept,  and  Dec. 
 Lsstowel,  May  13,  July  25,  October  28 
 
 Milltown,  April  26  and  27,  June  23 — 25,  August 
 
 23  and  24,  December  15  and  16 
 
 Mollahuffe,  May  26  and  Of,  August  21,  Sept.  18 
 Montanagee,  July  19,  September  22,  December  1 
 Mullahish,  May  26,  August  17,  September  20 
 Nantenane,  June  8 
 
 Nedeen,  May  22  and  23,  July  1  and  2,  September 
 
 26  and  27,  November  20  and  21 
 
 Roughtybridge,  October  29 
 
 Scortaglinny,  May  17,  August  18,  Oetober  19  and 
 
 20,  December  16  and  17 
 
 Tarbert,  April  20,  June  22,  August  12,  Dec.  11 
 Tralee,  May  3,  August  4  aud  5,  October  9,  Nov. 
 
 7  and  8,  December  13 
 
 KILDARE. 
 
 Athy,  March  17,  April  25,  June  9,  July  26,  Octo¬ 
 ber  JO,  December  11 
 
 Ballimany,  April  5,  August  21,  November  1 
 Ballyhibback,  September  25 
 
 Ballyonan,  May  5,  October  28 
 
 Ballytore,  March  10,  August  15,  November  13 
 Claverstown,  May  I,  September  21 
 
 Castledermot,  February  24,  April  28,  May  24, 
 August  4  and  5,  September  29,  December  19 
 Castlecarbery,  May  26,  October  2 
 
 Celbridge,  April  28,  September  8,  November  7 
 Clane,  April  28,  July  25,  October  15 
 
 Frenchfurs,  July  26 
 
 Hortland,  May  2,  December  9 
 
 Johnstonsbridge,  April  21,  May  29,  October  13, 
 December  21 
 
 KillbaJlinerin,  25tli  of  Mry  aud  September 
 
 Kilcock,  March  25,  May  11,  August  11,  Sept,  29 
 Kilcullen,  June  22,  October  2 
 
 Kilcullenbridge,  February  2,  March  25,  June  11, 
 September  8,  December  8 
 
 Kildangan,  May  1,  July  20,  September  29 
 
 Kildare,  February  12,  April  21,  May  12,  June  29 
 September  19,  November  1 
 
 Kilgowan,  May  8,  July  20,  October  7 
 
 Kildrougliill,  last  Tuesday  in  April 
 
 Kilmeague,  May  24,  June  29 
 
 Kilted,  May  1,  Juue24,  September  29,  Nov.  1 
 Leixlip,  May  3,  July  11,  October  9 
 
 Maynooth,  May  4,  Septemberl9 
 
 Mouastere-vaa,  March  28,  June  9,  July  31,  Dec.  6 
 Moone,  Mayl,  June  9,  August  12,  October  28 
 
 Naas,  February  16,  March  17,  May  28,  June  8, 
 August  10,  October  20,  November  22 
 Narraghmore,  Feb. 4,  March  28,  May  18,  June  20 
 August  13,  October  12 
 
 Newbridge,  May  3,  August  15 
 
 Rathangan,  June  9,  August  26,  November  12 
 Rathbride,  July  5 
 
 ltedlion-iun,  March  25,  September  8 
 
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 THE  FAIRS  IN  IRELAND. 
 
 Robertstown,  January  1,  March  1,  May  7  aud  29,  Bin-,  February  11,  May  5,  Augus  25,  Dec.l  ) 
 June  24,  August  15,  November  20 
 
 Dusselwood,  August  26 
 Timolin,  April  20,  June  28 
 Tully,  January  1,  July  27,  December  21 
 
 KILKENNY. 
 
 Brusna,  May  Sand  15.  August  4 
 jClara,  February  1,  May  12,  July  25,  November  1 
 Cloghan,  Jan  1,  February 24,  March  17,  April 
 
 1,  May  15,  June  21,  July  II,  August  15,  Sept. 
 
 8,  October  29,  December  12 
 Clonbulloek,  July  11,  October29 
 Dunkerrin,  May  9,  June  6,  Nov.  3,  December2) 
 Edenderry,  March  3,  June  11,  November  4 
 Ferbane,  A  ugnst  2,  October  20 
 
 Ballyliuch,  July  9 
 Balliuamara,  June  15 
 
 Ballicallen,  February  12  „  ,  e  , 
 
 Ballyhale,  January  5,  March  27,  May  10,  July  9,  “5?  28>  November  8 
 
 September  21,  November  11,  December  8  |GaHen  May  21 
 Ballyhibbuck,  September  25  |£“shll,»  *•  October  6  December  26 
 
 Ballyragget,  February  20,  April  20,  June  22,  Sept.  ^une  October  10 
 
 4,  October  20,  December  10  ^  iMIagl.  J«  I,  Ocfc  b 
 
 Baliytrisna,  September  19  February  9,  May  28,  June  23,  Aug.  15, 
 
 Barrowmount,  Aprli  13,  June  15,  Aug.  1 ,  Oct.  15  lvrUctobe1, 
 
 Bawn,  May  23,  July  8,  September  8,  October  29  ivi0.?e^?a  '  November -4 
 
 ^  ^  a  art/?  o  Phinnafnwn  .Isniiaru  ^  TYInr/'V*  OSJ  I* 
 
 Bennetsbridge,  February  24,  August  26,  Sept.  19, 
 December  2 1 
 
 Burncburcb,  July  25,  October  18 
 Butts,  Murch  5 
 
 Philipstown,  January  3,  March  28,  May  15,  Jura 
 24,  August  17,  October  18,  December  3 
 Rahil  lane,  May  14 
 
 Shannon,  May  6,  June  24,  September29,  Dec.  01 
 
 Callau,  May  4,  June  12,  July  10  August  21,  Oct. 
 
 10,  November  4,  December  14 
 Castlecomer,  March  27,  May  3,  June  21,  August 
 21,  September  25,  October  28,  December  14 
 Castlemorris,  12th  of  May,  August,  and  Nov. 
 Churchlandrower,  May  2,  August  14,  October  27, 
 December  26 
 Cloga,  June  18 
 Cooliuanta,  June  8 
 
 Durrow,  third  Thursday  of  May,  Aug.  and  Nov 
 Fertagb,  March  6 
 
 Fiddtown,  April  25,  June  10,  Sept. 29,  Nov.  30 
 Frcshford,  August5,  December  17 
 Gowran,  August  10,  December  8 
 Gtaig,  May  10,  June  11,  October  38 
 Graigstown,  July  13,  December  7 
 Graney,  Jan.  6,  April  12,  May  14,  Sep.  4,  Dec.  11 
 luaistiogue,  June  9,  December  13  ana  14 
 Johnstown,  Jan.  3,  March  2,  April  18,  May  18 
 June  25,  August  11,  October  27,  December  19 
 Kells,  July  13 
 
 Kilkenny,  Murch  17  and  28  (eat lie),  Juue  18  and 
 29,  August  17  (frieze),  Sep.  12  (frieze),  Nov.  9 
 Killiboy,  July  10 
 Kilmagauny,  September  4 
 Kilmurry,  January  I,  April  5,  May  9,  July  26, 
 August  6,  Sept.  21,  October2,  December  16 
 Knockmoyland,  August  5 
 Knocktophcr,  June  8 
 
 Tullamore,  March  19,  May  10,  July  10,  October 
 
 21,  December  13. 
 
 LEITRIM. 
 
 Ballihamore,  Feb.  17,  May  12,  Aug.  18,  Nor.  F2 
 C’arrick-on-Sbaunon,  January  18,  Marcn  20,  May 
 12,  June  6,  August  11,  September  14,  October 
 
 22,  November  21  ,  December  16 
 Carrigallen,  April  20,  May  7,  August  9,  October  8, 
 
 December  25 
 
 Cashcarrigan,  February  1,  March  17,  May  1  and 
 28,  June  29,  August  1,  September  21,  October 
 8,  November  1,  December  21 
 Cloone,  February  12,  April  5,  May  26,  June  13, 
 July  10,  August  26,  Sept.  29,  Nov.  2,  Dec.  20 
 Drumahaire,  13th  of  each  month 
 Druinkeeran,  January  27,  March  8,  April  20,  May 
 27,  June  24,  July  18,  August  18,  September  16, 
 October  19,  November  11,  December  9 
 Dm  mod,  January  1,  March  28,  May  16,  June  29, 
 August  15,  October  10,  December  5  , 
 
 Drumshambo,  February  16,  April  1,  May  17,  2d 
 Friday  in  June,  July  16,  August  16,  October  6, 
 November  16 
 
 Drumsna,  May  20,  June  22,  August  25,  October  7, 
 December  13 
 
 Jamestown,  May  28,  July  8,  September  1,  Dec.  20 
 Kiltyclougher,  14th  of  each  month 
 
 Lktediu;  January  4,  May  6,  June  6,  Sept.  l^KiXughfelh  of  each  month 
 -T°.^.lo')1er  28>  December  4  Leitrim,  Jannary  22;  February  20,  March  25,  May 
 
 Mu  mahown  September  25  I  5,  June  16,  July  23,  Sept.  I,  Oct.  13,  Dec.  1  7 
 
 Mulhnavat,  A  {mi  2!,  May  8,  September  2,  Oct  Longfieldj  May  !7>  October  10,  December  28 
 
 Powerstl.  May^lT December 6  I^Toc^beSi  15’  JU“e  ^  2‘*  Sept* 
 
 Rathbeagh,  May  I  June  11,  Nov.  1,  December  6  Man’0rhamilt011  January  12,  February  12,  March 
 Rathkerran,  March  16  ia,  April  12,  May  8,  June  12,  July  1,  August  6, 
 
 Rosberkon,  April  20,  May  3,  August  10,  Oetober  Se’pte^bcr  ,.2,  October  7,  November  12,  Dec.  12 
 5  and  18  Mohill,  2d  Thursday  iu  January,  1st  Thursday  & 
 
 St.  John’s  Well,  July  5 
 St.  Canice,  October  22 
 Stroan,  June  24,  November  1 
 Temple-martin,  November  9  aud  22 
 Thomastown,  March  17,  May25,  June  29,  Sept.  15 
 Tullaroan,  January  30,  April  29,  Juue  2,  August 
 30,  October  6,  December  1 
 Urlingford,  January  12,  February  1,  March  17, 
 April  10,  May  12,  June  29,  July  20,  August  15, | 
 September  13,  Oct.  12,  Nov.  16,  Dec.  5  aud  23 
 
 KING  S  COUNTY. 
 
 Ballyboy.  May  4,  August  21,  December  6 
 Ballycowen,  July  31 
 BaHycumber,  May  2,  December  1 
 Ballynakill,  August  12 
 
 Banagher,  May  I — 4, September  15 — 19,  October 
 28,  November  8 
 Barna  rotty,  May  27,  August  1 1 
 
 25th  of  February,  3d  Thursday  in  March,  2d 
 Thursday  in  April,  8th  May,  1st  Thursday  in 
 June,  1st  Thursday  and  31st  in  July,  3d  Thurs¬ 
 day  in  August,  2d  Thursday  in  September,  1st 
 Thursday  and  19th  October,  2d  Thursday  in 
 November,  and  1st  Thursday  iu  December 
 Newton,  January  3,  February  7  and  25,  March  7, 
 April  4,  May  2  and  25,  June  6,  July  4,  August 
 1  aud  25,  September  5,  October  3,  November  7 
 and  25,  December  5 
 Newtowngore,  June  26,  October  15 
 Tullaghan,  June  8,  August  4,  Nov.  5,  Dec.  13 
 Turagh,  April  20. 
 
 LIMERICK. 
 
 Abbeyfeale,  Juue  29,  October  18 
 Abiugton,  January  3,  February  4,  March  7,  April 
 22,  May  27,  ARgust3),  November  18 
 
THE  FAIRS  IN  IRELAND.  115  j 
 
 Adare,  Jau.  20,  Feb.  20,  March  27,  and  April  27, 
 May  27,  September  15,  October  14,  Dec.  15 
 Ahane  Chapel,  Jan.  10,  April  13,  July  19,  Oct.  3  ( 
 Almar,  May  11  and  12,  July  11  and  12,  October 
 11,  December  11  and  12 
 
 Anglesborough,  26th  of  April,  July,  Sept.  &Nov. 
 Anuacotty,  March  21,  June  22,  Sept.  6,  Dec.  15 
 Ardagh,  May  11,  August  14,  November  21 
 Ardpatrick,  March  17,  April  26,  Sept.  22,  Nov.17 
 Askeaton,  July  30,  October  9 
 
 Ballingarry,  April  20,  June  1,  July  4,  Dec.  5 
 Ballingarrycramer,  April  14,  May  14,  Aug.  30 
 Balliuvreeny,  April  21,  June  21,  Aug.  31 ,  Nov.  19 
 Ballyinagarrydown,  April  14,  August  13  and  21 
 Ballybrood,  March  I,  June  12,  Aug  1,  Oct.  11 
 Ballyhane,  Feb.  19,  May  6,  August  7,  Nov.  10 
 Ballyscanlan,  June  8,  Aug.  12,  Sept.  29,  Nov.  15 
 Bilboa,  12th  of  May  and  August 
 
 Bruff,  May  27,  July  23,  October  18,  Nov.  28 
 Brury,  May  9,  June  25,  Sept.  14,  November  25 
 Cahirconliah,  May  16,  Aug.  20,  Oct.  17,  .Dec.  5 
 Cahirelly,  May  14,  Aug.  26,  Nov.  6,  December  21 
 Castleconnell,  April  20,  June  1,  July  16,  Oct.  4 
 Castletown,  Feb.  11,  April  17,  Nov.  3,  Dec.  1 
 Cluggin,  May  13,  September  24 
 
 Court  and  Curraheen,  April  23,  June  10,  Sept.  2 
 November  30 
 
 Croagh burgess,  March  1,  May  1,  Aug.  3,  Nov.  1 
 Croome,  May  3,  June  22,  September  1,  Dec.  8 
 Drotncallogher,  March  15,  April  27,  May  2,  June 
 17,  August  24,  September3,  Nov.  5,  Dec.  3 
 Dromon,  June  15  and  16,  August  18,  September 
 23,  December  14 
 
 Fedemore,  May  5,  October  9 
 
 Galbally,  May  12,  October  15 
 
 Glanogra,  May  31,  October  28 
 
 Glin,  June  3,  September  16,  December  1 
 
 Grange,  March  14,  June  26,  Sept.  11,  Dec.  9 
 Groody  Pike,  Jan.  9,  April  18,  July  1,  October  3 
 Herbertstown,  January  12,  March  17,  June  28, 
 August  26,  November  7 
 
 Hospital,  May  10,  July  9,  Sept.  8,  October  30 
 Kiifeunycommon,  May  15,  July  14,  September  12, 
 December  22 
 
 Kiltiuan,  May  19,  August  9,  October  25 
 Kilmallock,  February  21,  March  25,  June  9  and 
 12,  July  6,  November  8,  December  ! 
 Kilmiddy,  November  7,  December  31 
 
 Kilmore,  April  20,  August  15,  Nov.  1,  Dec.  27 
 Kilteely,  1st  of  February,  June,  and  October 
 Knockaderry,  May  28,  Sept.  9,  Oct.  29,  Dec.  19 
 Knockany,  Aug.  11,  October  2,  November  11 
 Knocktoran,  March  3,  April  22,  July  29,  Nov.  1, 
 December  20 
 
 Knocklong,  June  8,  October  1 
 
 Limerick,  July  4,  August  4 
 
 Lismulane,  October  10 
 
 Drlountpelier,  May  8,  June  10,  July  8,  September 
 7,  October  19,  December  8 
 
 Mount  Trenchard,  March  22,  June  26,  Sept.  10, 
 December  14 
 
 Murroe,  Feb.  8.  April  29,  June  2,  October  27 
 Nantenant,  July  10,  August  5,  November  12 
 Newcostle,  April  1,  May  3,  July  12,  August  20 
 October  1,  December  10 
 
 Pallasgreen,  Jan.  1,  March  11,  May  10,  Nov.  25 
 Patrickswell,  Feb.  26,  April  28,  June  16,  Augus 
 14,  October  20,  December  17 
 
 Portrenard,  May  2,  July  18,  Oct.  13,  Dec.  15 
 Racahill,  August  26 
 
 liathkeale,  February  7,  April  4,  June  1  and  19 
 August  25,  September  18,  November  18 
 Rockstowu  Barry,  Feb.  3,  May  20,  August  13 
 November  2 
 
 Slianagold'en,  June  17,  September  4 
 
 Singland,  April  21,  December  11 
 
 Stonehall,  May  14,  September  25 
 
 Stradbally,  Jau.  10,  April  15,  July  27,  Oct.  17 
 Tubbermurry,  April  4,  August  26,  September  l9 
 Tullow,  April  27,  July  16,  Sept  13,  November  5 
 Turtugh,  July  1,  September  20,  December  12 
 
 LONDONDERRY. 
 
 lellagliy,  first  Mon.  in  each  month  ;  also,  May  12  j 
 
 Jastledawson,  last  Saturday  in  each  month ;  also  1 
 
 January  1,  April  12,  Juue  1  and  August  1  1 
 
 -lady,  January  17,  March  28,  May  17,  July  7,  i 
 
 August  17,  October  13,  November  17 
 -oleraiue,  May  8,  July  5,  Nov.  3,  ("Horse  Fair), 
 
 2d  Tuesday  of  Feb.  May,  August,  and  Nov. 
 
 ’urran,  June  23  and  November  22 
 
 Desertmartin,  Feb.  4,  May  8,  June  7,  July  28, 
 
 Oct.  1,  Nov.  8,  and  Dec.  27 
 
 Jraperstowncross,  first  Friday  in  each  month 
 
 Jungiven,  25th  of  May  and  October,  and  seeond 
 Tuesday,  in  all  other  months 
 
 Feeney,  Jau.  1,  Feb.  1,  March  17,  May  1,  Jun« 
 
 24,  Aug.  1,  Sept.  29  and  Nov.  I 
 
 Figivee,  November  12 
 
 Garvagh,  first  Friday  in  Jan.  last  Friday  in  Feb. 
 
 May  23,  June  19,  July  26,  Aug.  21,  and  Nov.5; 
 also  3d  Friday  in  each  month 
 
 Kilo  wen,  May  12,  July  5 
 
 Kilrea,  second  Wednesday  in  each  month 
 
 Lisane,  Jan.  1,  May  8  aud  12,  August  12  and 
 November  26 
 
 Londonderry,  March  4,  April  30,  June  17,  Sept. 
 
 4  and  18,  October  17 
 
 Magherafelt,  last  Thursday  in  each  month ;  also 
 
 25th  of  May  aud  August. 
 
 Magliera,  last  Tuesday  in  each  month 
 
 Moneymore,  21st  of  each  month  ;  also  April  12 
 
 Muff,  first  Thurs.  in  Feb.  May,  August  and  Nov. 
 Newtownlimavady,  Feb.  9,  March  28,  June  13,  * 
 July  12,  and  October  29 
 
 Park,  second  Friday  in  every  month 
 
 Portstewart,  first  Monday  in  August 
 
 Swatteragh,  first  Thursday  in  Jau  Feb.,  April, 
 August,  October,  an  November;  also  March 
 
 3,  May  17,  July  17,  December  3 
 
 Tryadd,  July  5 
 
 Tubbermore,  second  Monday  of  each  month. 
 
 LONFGORD. 
 
 Abbeyshrule,  June  17 
 
 Ardagh,  April  5,  August  26 
 
 Ballymahon,  Feb.  26,  May  11,  Aug.  11,  Nov.  21 
 Barry,  last  Monday  in  Jan.  April,  July,  &  Oct. 
 Bonlaghy,  May  16,  July  26,  Oct.  15,  Dec.  11 
 
 Cully vore,  June  24,  Sept.  21 
 
 Drumlish,  May  14,  August  6,  Sept.  19,  Dec.  2 
 Edgeworthstown,  March  2,  May  5,  July  2,  Sept. 
 
 12,  Nov.  5,  Dec.  16 
 
 Granard,  Jan.  15,  May  3,  Aug.  15,  Oct.  1 
 
 Keenagh,  Oct.  10 
 
 Killashee,  Maich  10,  May  24,  Sept.  29,  Dec.  2 
 Lanesborough,  February  12 
 
 Longford,  March  26  and  27,  June  10,  August 
 
 19 — 21,  October  22 
 
 Newtuwnforbes,  April  21,  Sept.  4,  Oct.  31 
 Shanmulla,  May  22,  Sept.  11 
 
 St.  Johnston,  May  9,  July  14,  Nov.  18,  Dec.  29 
 Tashiny,  March  27,  May  28,  July  9,  Sept.  26 
 LOUTH. 
 
 Annagassan,  March  17,  May  7,  July  22,  Nov.  8 
 Ardee,  March  1,  April  10,  June  6,  July  8,  Augus* 
 
 20,  October  23,  December  17 
 
 Carlingford,  first  Saturday  in  each  month 
 Castlebellingham,  February  4,  May  19  June  24, 
 Oct.  10,  Nov.  13,  Dec.  22,  and  Easter  Tuesday 
 Collon,  May  11,  June  20.  Oct.  20,  Nov  4  and  24 
 Drogheda,  March  9,  April  10,  May  12,  June  22, 
 Aug.  26,  Oct.  29,  Nov.  20,  Dee.  10 
 
 Drumcashel,  May  19,  October  12 
 
 Dundalk,  third  Wednesday  of  each  month 
 
 Dunleer,  Feb.  1,  April  1,  May  14,  July  5,  Sept. 
 
 19,  Nov.  .,  Dec.  11 
 
 Fogarth,  February  12 
 
 Louth,  March  28 
 
 Lurgangreen,  May  21,  July  25,  Nov.  11 
 Mullaghacrew,  Feb.  2,  March  17  and  25,  April 
 
 20,  May  1,  Juue  17,  July  26,  August  15,  Sept. 
 
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 116  THE  FAIRS  IN  IRELAND. 
 
 8,  October  18,  November  16,  December  21. 
 
 MAYO. 
 
 Aglare,  August  14,  December  12 
 
 Ardnaree,  June  20,  October  10,  December  13 
 Aughagowan,  June  24,  Aug.  4,  Sept.  29,  Oct.  30 
 Ball,  May  1  and  2,  June  11,  Aug.  11,  Sept.  24 — 
 26,  October  15,  November  7 
 
 Ballaghaderin,  February  2,  March  25,  May  1. 
 June  24,  Aug.  1,  September  8  and  24,  Nor.  1 
 December  22 
 
 Balliua,  12th  of  May  and  August 
 
 Ballinacostello,  Jnue  3,  Aug.  8,  Oct.  19,  Dee.  17 
 Ballindangan,  May  28,  July  22,  Oct.  11,  Dec,  7 
 Ballinrobe,  June  8,  May  19,  December  5 
 Ballivary,  May  29,  August  17,  November  14 
 Ballively,  May  14,  October  2 
 
 Ballyhadreen,  August  1 
 
 Ballyhean,  July  4,  August  20 
 
 Ballyhaunis,  June  1,  July  2,  Sept.  22,  Oct,  29 
 Bangorerris,  Jan.  20,  Feb,  20,  March  20,  April20, 
 May  10,  June  11,  July  20,  Aug.  11,  September 
 8,  October  16,  November  16,  December  11 
 Bauceysbarn,  May  15,  June  15,  Oct.  7,  Dec.  1 
 Belca'ra,  February  2,  June  4,  November  10 
 Belm  illett,  15th  of  each  month 
 
 Bingl  amstown,  1st  of  each  month 
 
 Bonn  'conlan,  May  13,  Juue  13,  Aug.  13,  Nov.  2 
 Briza  August  1 1 
 
 Bunt*  lglass,  May  24,  July  7,  Nov.  15,  Dec.  15 
 Capj  aternane,  June  27,  September  7,  Dec.  3 
 Carai  astle,  February  13,  Juue  4,  September  2 
 Cast)  :bar,  May  11,  July  9,  Sept.  16,  Nov.  18 
 Castliakea,  Juue  8 
 
 Cast)  stowulands,  June  15,  September  29 
 
 Clar »,  May  24,  Juue  22,  Aug,  17,  Sept. 27,  Nov. 2o 
 Clast agb,  Feb. 2,  May  13,  June 24,  Aug.l5,Nov.2 
 Cor»‘  :kbridge,  Juue  22,  July  23,  August  17,  Sept. 
 2t  October  12 
 
 Cro  smolina,  May  23,  Septembei  12,  Dec.  17 
 DoD  imona,  May  26,  October  17 
 
 Fori  held,  January  1,  Juue  15,  August  16,  Sept. 
 
 8,  October  29,  December  1 
 
 Fox  ford.  May  15,  June  25,  October  3,  Dec.  10 
 Gal  owshill,  June  9.  August  21,  Nov.  7,  Dec.  20 
 Glam,  April  10,  July  26,  October  26 
 
 Ilo' lymount,  May  16,  December  11 
 
 Ke  dogues,  September  6 
 
 Ki>  ala,  May  6,  August  1*,  November  8 
 
 Kil  siain,  July  12,  October  23 
 
 Kr  ternaugb,  June  9,  August  5,  September  22,. 
 
 November  4,  December  21 
 
 LiCoughery,  June  1,  October  l 
 
 Lo'iisburgh,  June  24,  August  4,  Sept.  29,  Oct.  30 
 Loaghmask,  September  20 
 
 Melcombregis,  May  19,  June  29,  Aug.  1,  Dec.  1 
 Minola,  June  2,  November  3 
 
 Moyne,  May  18,  July  25,  October  14.  Dec.  3 
 Neale,  February  5,  May  6,  August  4,  Nov.  5 
 Newtongore,  August  4,  November  1 
 Newportpratt,  June  8,  Aug.  1,  Nov,  11,  Dec.  20 
 Rakestreet,  May  19,  August  10,  Deeember  8 
 llathfran,  August  25,  November  11 
 ;  Rues,  May  22,  June  29,  September  15,  Nov.  3 
 Shrule,  April  20,  July  26,  November  11 
 
 Straid,  May  31,  July  30,  October  23,  Nov.  27 
 Rwineford,  May  20,  Jnly  2,  August  18,  Dec.  18 
 Tallagherris,  June  15,  August  15,  November  26 
 Tulrahan,  Jan.  31,  May  15,  Oct.  18,  Dec.  18 
 Tnrlogh,  May  9,  June  13,  August  24,  Dec.  8 
 Westport,  January  1,  May  24,  August  6,  Nov,  1 
 MEATH. 
 
 Ardeagh,  May  7,  June  21,  October  27 
 Armabregna,  May  19,  July  19,  Oct.  24,  Dec.  7 
 Ashbourne,  January  6,  April  16,  June  6,  July  29, 
 October  31 
 
 Athboy,  January  8,  March  12,  May  4,  August  4, 
 September  24,  November  7 
 
 Ballybogan,  September  25 
 
 Beetivebridge,  May  16,  November  1 
 
 Eelerce,  May  29 
 
 Carlanstown,  March  12,  May  1,  Aug.  6,  Nov.  19 
 Crossakiel,  May  9,  Aug.  16,  Nov.  3,  Dec.  15 
 Culmullen,  November  21 
 
 Drumconra,  April  21,  July  10,  Aug.  10,  Oct.  21, 
 December  13 
 
 Duleek,  March  25,  May  3,  June  24,  October  18 
 Dunboyne,  July  9 
 
 Dunshaughlin,  May  13,  June  11,  Oct.  14,  Nov.  10 
 Garretstown,  August  26 
 
 Grenanstown,  May  1 
 
 Kells,  Tuesday  before  Shrovetide  and  Wednesday 
 before  Corpus  Christi;  July  16,  September  9, 
 October  16,  November  17 
 
 Kildalkey,  Feb.  27,  May  14,  August  9,  Dec.  13 
 Kilmainhamwood,  April  14,  May  5,  June  16, 
 October  30 
 
 Longwood,  February  2,  May  1,  June  9,  July  12, 
 December  1 1 
 
 Mulphedder,  May  23,  November  13 
 
 Navan,  April  20,  June  15,  Sept.  14,  December  7 
 Nobber,  April  25,  May  25,  June  20,  August  15-, 
 October  13,  November  14 
 
 Oldcastle,  Jan.  12,  Feb.  23,  April  27,  May  15, 
 
 June  8,  July  13,  August  20,  Sept.  21,  Oct.  28, 
 December  14 
 
 Rathmolion,  April  19,  June  30,  September  29 
 Ratoath,  April  18,  June  1,  November  20 
 
 Skreen,  June  20,  October  12 
 
 Slane,  April  2,  June  2,  September  2,  Nov.  8 
 Summerhill,  April  30,  June  9,  Sept.  22,  Nov.  25 
 
 Trim,  March  27,  May  8,  June  17,  Oct.  1,  Nov.  16 
 Warrenstown,  Jan.  1,  April  28,  June  27,  Sept.  20 
 
 MONAGHAN. 
 
 Ballibay,  third  Saturday  in  each  month 
 
 Ballytrain,  February  1,  March  17,  May  1,  Juue 
 
 11,  August  1,  Sept.  29,  Nov.  1,  December  23 
 Carrickmacross,  Mav27,  July  10,  Sept.  27,  Nov. 
 
 9,  and  December  10  , 
 
 Castleblayney,  first  Wednesday  in  each  month 
 Jastleshane,  May  21,  June  21,  July  21,  Aug.  12, 
 and  December  15 
 
 Clones,  last  Thursday  in  each  month 
 
 Drum,  first  Tuesday  in  each  month 
 
 Emvvale,  first  Saturday  iu  each  month  except 
 March,  held  on  March  17 
 
 Fairfield,  November  3 
 
 Glasslough,  third  Friday  in  each  month 
 
 Knockboy,  May  21,  June  1,  Nov.  21,  Dec.  9 
 Monaghan,  first  Monday  in  each  month 
 
 Newbliss,  last  Saturday  in  each  month 
 
 Newtoncurrv,  May  23 
 
 Rockcurry,  last  Wednesday  in  each  month 
 
 Scotstown,  17th  of  each  mouth 
 
 Smithsborongh,  March  30,  and  August  3 
 
 Tedonuett,  January  19,  March  2  and  31,  June  24, 
 and  September  28. 
 
 QUEEN  S  COUNTY. 
 
 Abbeyleix,  March  17,  May  5,  November  4 
 tghaboe,  August  1  and  2.  October  21  and  23 
 .lallicinoyler,  March  14,  November  11 
 
 Ballinakill,  Jan.  16,  Feb.  16,  March  22,  April  23, 
 
 May  13,  June  13,  July  13,  Aug.  12,  Sept.  16, 
 October  16,  November  16,  December  16 
 Ballybrittas,  March  25,  May  28,  August  15 
 Ballyroan,  Jan.  6,  April  2,  May  15,  July  15,  Ang. 
 
 15,  November  25 
 
 Birchwood,  Jan.  9,  May  16,  August  18,  Nov.  25 
 Borris-in-Ossory,  Jan.  25,  March  20,  May  26, 
 June  24,  August  15,  September  14,  October  13, 
 November  20,  December  20 
 
 Castlebrack,  May  15,  August  12,  November  15 
 Castlecuff,  November  22 
 
 Castletowu,  May  1,  June  29,  October  18 
 
 Clonoslec,  May  3,  November  6 
 
 Cullenagh,  May  8,  December  18 
 
 Cullihill,  May  27,  Oct.  2 
 
 Douaghmore,  March  28,  June  12  and  13,  Ang.  31, 
 Dec.  12 
 
THE  FAIRS  IN  IRELAND. 
 
 117 
 
 Dysart,  June  8,  November  12 
 E: rill,  January  1 4,  March  11 
 Garrindinuy,  November  25 
 
 Graigue,  January  6,  February  18,  April  1,  Oct.  6 
 Maryborough,  Jan.  1,  Feb. 24,  March  25,  May  12, 
 July  5,  Sept.  4,  Oet.  8  and  23,  Nov.  5,  Dec.  4 
 Mayo,  June  29,  October  18 
 
 /-liffony,  May  18,  June  18,  Oct.  5,  Nov.  6, Dec.  13 
 Coolany,  May  29,  July  11,  August  29,  Sept.  29, 
 December  5 
 
 Collooney,  May  3,  June  1,  August  9,  September 
 5,  November  21,  December  16 
 Curry,  July  6,  Sept.  13,  Nov.  11,  Dec.  19 
 Drinaghanbeg,  May  29,  June  29,  Aug.  15,  Nov.  10 
 
 Mouutmellick,  Feb.  2,  March  17,  May  2,  July  20,Dromore  west,  April  6,  June  6,  August  14,  Oct. 
 August  26,  Sept.  29,  November  1,  December  11  15,  December  21 
 
 Mountrath,  Jau.  6,  Feb.  17,  March  31,  April  20, 
 May  7,  June  20,  August  10,  Sept.  29,  Nor.  5 
 Pike  of  Kushall,  Jan.  24,  March  10,  June  23,  Aug. 
 
 24,  November  19,  December  19 
 Portarlington,  January  5,  Mareh  1,  April  20,  May 
 22,  July  4,  September  1,  October  12,  Nov.  23 
 Rathdowney,  Jan.  27,  Feb.  1,  April  1,  May  6, 
 July  10,  Sept.  12,  November  1,  December  15 
 Stradballv,  May  6,  July  10,  August  21,  Sept.  14. 
 November  21 
 
 Timohoe,  April  5,  July  2,  October  18 
 Tinuehinch,  October  29. 
 
 ROSCOMMON. 
 
 Ardsallagh,  January  1  May  13,  July  30,  October 
 19, -December  21 
 
 Athleague,  July  11,  September  24 
 Ballimurry,  May  10,  Aug.  15,  Oct.  22,  Dee.  16 
 Ballinagar,  Jan.  6,  March  4,  May  20,  August  5 
 and  12,  November  6 
 Ballinafad,  Ang.  27 
 Ballinlough,  September  29 
 Ballintubber,  August  25 
 
 Ballyfarnon,  Feb.  8,  April  16,  May  19,  July  6, 
 September  19,  October  21,  December  17 
 Ballyleague,  June  15,  November  2 
 Belonlagh,  May  31,  July  5,  October  31 
 Boyle,  March  6,  April  3,  May  9  a  id  30,  July  9 
 and  25,  August  16,  October  1,  November  25 
 Brideswell,  February  13,  August  8 
 C^stleplunkett,  May  14,  August  13,  October  11 
 Castlerea,  May  23,  June  21,  Aug.  28,  Nov.  7 
 Castlesampson,  May  7,  Aug.  6,  Sept.  19,  Dec.  6 
 Cootehall,  May  18,  November  14 
 Croghan,  June  17,  October  28 
 Dangan,  May  25,  August  6,  November  9 
 Elphin,  May  3,  June  29,  Sept.  28,  December  10 
 Frenchpark,  May  21,  July  12,  September  21 
 Fuerty,  May  13,  August  4,  November  21 
 Glinsk,  September  18 
 
 Keadue,  Feb.  18,  April  1,  June  7,  July  20,  August 
 24,  October  16,  November  14,  December  23 
 Kilkorkey,  March  17,  May  7,  August  3,  Sept.  29 
 Knockacroghery,  August  21,  October  25 
 Leckcarrow,  March  17,  June  27,  Sept.  27,  Dec.  20 
 Loughlin,  May  25,  July  29,  Sept.  12,  Oct.  14 
 Miltownpass,May  1,  July  22,  Sept.  22,  Dec.  20 
 Mount-talbot,  May  8,  June  14,  Nov.  1,  Dec.  21 
 Newmarket,  May  2,  June  26,  Oct.  5,  Dec.  28 
 Rockfield,  May  12,  September  28 
 Roscommon,  June  8,  December  5 
 St.  Johns,  July  5 
 
 Strokestown,  May  12,  June  16,  Oct.  13,  Nov.  17 
 Tamoubarry,  Feb.  1,  May  7,  Aug.  17,  Nov.  2 
 Tulsk,  April  20,  June  5,  Aug  20,  Nov.  16 
 
 SLIGO. 
 
 Ardnaglass,  June  21,  Aug.  12,  Sept.  23,  Nov.  18 
 Ballasodare,  Feb.  8,  May  28,  July  10,  August  4, 
 October  24,  November  12,  December  15 
 Ballinaearrow,  14th  of  May,  June,  Oct,  and  Dec. 
 Ballinahattv,  December? 
 
 Ballintogher.  June  8,  July  28,  Oct.  17,  Dee.  8 
 Ballvmoate.  January  26,  May  11,  June  8,  Sept. 
 
 November  16,  December  21 
 Batiada,  January  17,  June  8,  August  7 
 Bellaghy,  January  1,  April  20,  June  9,  Sept.  18 
 Beltra,  May  21,  August  20 
 
 Bunniuaden,  January  14,  May  20,  June  22,  Aug. 
 
 6,  September  10,  October  13,  November  27 
 Carney,  May  26,  June  24 
 Castlebaldwiu,  June  4,  July  3,  Sept.  6,  Nov.  3 
 
 Easky,  June  3,  November  18 
 Enniscrone,  June  15,  September  18 
 Farinaharpy,  27th  of  Feb.,  May,  Aug.,  &  Nov. 
 Jameswell,  August  5 
 Newtown,  May  13,  December  5 
 Quiguboy,  March  25,  May  18,  July  20,  Sept.  29 
 Roslee,  Feb.  23,  May  19,  July  9,  Oct  28,  Dec.  23 
 Sligo,  March  27,  July  4,  August  11,  October  9 
 Templehouse,  May  24,  July  30,  November  7 
 Tobbercorry,  Jan.  28,  March  25,  May  22,  June 
 27,  August  15,  October  4,  November  29 
 Tubberscanavan,  May  17,  June  30,  July  2,  Sept. 
 18,  October  31. 
 
 TIPPERARY. 
 
 Ardfinan,  February  2,  May  17,  November  19 
 Ballingarry,  June  8,  July  23,  Nov.  12,  Dec.  11 
 Ballyclerihan,  September  30 
 Ballyporeen,  May  12,  August  21,  December  17 
 Ballysheehaue,  May  6,  August  15,  December  4 
 Birdhill,  March  21,  June  25,  Sept.  16,  Dee.  13 
 Borrisoleigh,  June  9,  August  6,  Nov.  27 
 Burgess,  Jan.  2,  April  14,  July  17,  Oetober  13 
 Burrisakane,  26th  of  April,  June  and  September; 
 aho  December  15 
 
 Cahir,  February  8,  April  12,  May  26,  July  20, 
 September  18  and  19,  October  20,  Dec.  7 
 Cappagh,  June  4,  July  27,  September  29,  Nov. 
 16,  December  21 
 
 Carrick-on-Suir,  June  9,  August  15  October  15 
 Cashel,  January  13,  February  17,  March  26,  April 
 21,  May  19,  June  16,  July  31,  August  7  and  18, 
 Sept.  9  and  15,  Oct.  20,  Nov.  3  and  17,  Dec.  15 
 Castleotway,  April  5  and  6,  September  18  and  19 
 Clanoulty,  July  5,  November  12 
 Cloglieen,  May  27,  June  8,  Ang.  1,  Oct.  28,  Dec.  10 
 Clonmel, January  7,  Feb.  4,  March  4,  April  1,  May 
 5,  June  3,  July  1,  August  5,  Septemoer  2,  Oct. 
 7,  November  5,  December  2 
 Cloughjordan,  Pith  of  May  and  Aug. ;  also  Dec.  1 
 Cullen,  October  28 
 
 Dromineer,  Feb.  17,  June  29,  Sept.  16,  Nov.  24 
 
 Drum,  May  10,  October  20 
 
 Dundrum,  June  9,  October  13  and  16 
 
 Duuhill,  August  6 
 
 Emly,  May  21,  September  22 
 
 Feathard,  April  20,  June  12,  Sep.  7,  Nov.  21 
 
 Glyn,  May  28 
 
 Golden,  May  18,  August  26,  Oct.  26,  Dec.  15 
 Gormanstown,  April  20,  Angust  5 
 Grange  (Nine-mile-house),  March  25,  .May  20, 
 August  10,  Sept.  18,  October  8,  Nov.  1,  Dec.  12 
 Grangemockler,  November  1 
 Graystown,  July  12,  December  6 
 Holycross,  May  11,  September  24,  October  18 
 Kilcasli,  April  21,  August  5 
 Kilcooly,  April  6,  October  10 
 Kilfeacle,  July  10 
 Killen,  May  29,  October  15 
 Killenaule,  January  1,  March  25,  May  15,  June 
 24,  August  14,  October  15 
 Kilmacthomas,  May  12 
 Kilnockin,  April  24,  June  22,  October  24 
 Knoekarding,  November  7 
 Lisinisky,  October  14' 
 
 Muliuahon”,  May  1,  June  4,  Sept.  14,  Dec.  3 
 Mullough,  February  12 
 
 Nenagb,  April  24,  May  29,  July  4,  September  4( 
 October  10,  November  1 
 New  Birmingham,  Jan.i20,  Feb.  15,  March  31, 
 April  18,  May  3,  June  24,  July  18,  August  24, 
 September  27,  Oct.  23,  Nov.  10,  Dec.  1  5 
 
118  v  p<  THE  FAIRS  IN  IRELAND. 
 
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 Newinn,  March  17,  May  16,  Aug.  1,  Dec.  6 
 Newport,  April  27,  May  26,  July  21,  Oct.  23 
 Pallis,  October  28 
 
 Roesgreen,  August  2,  October  21 
 
 Roscrea,  March  25,  May  7,  June  21,  August  8, 
 October  9,  November  29 
 
 Silverraines,  May  1,  June  8,  Sept.  12,  Oct.  25 
 Templemore,  May  17,  June  28,  Sept.  3,  October 
 ,21,  December  7 
 
 Templetoohy,  May  5,  June  27,  Oct.  6,  Dec.  6 
 Thurles,  first  Tuesday  in  each  month  ;  also  April 
 20,  December  21 
 
 Tipperary,  April  5,  June  24,  Oct.  10,  Dec.  10 
 Toomavara,  June  8,  September  29,  November  4 
 Tubberhaney,  October  2 
 
 Tyrone,  August  1,  September  9 
 
 W  illiamstown,  March  9,  November  28 
 
 TYRONE. 
 
 Altmore,  first  Monday  in  each  month 
 
 Augher,  last  Monday  in  Feb.,  April,  May,  June, 
 July,  September  and  October;  also  March  28, 
 May  12,  August  14,  November  12 
 
 Aughnacloy,  first  Wednesday  in  each  month 
 Ballymagorey,  May  3,  June  3,  July  3,  Nov.  2 
 Balltscally,  June  8,  November  16 
 
 Bailygawley,  second  Friday  iu  each  month 
 Bailynahatty,  February  12,  June  26,  July  8,  Oct, 
 
 14,  December  5 
 
 Beragh,  Jan.  15,  Feb.  15,  March  1,  April  15,  May 
 29,  June  15,  July  15,  August  29,  September  13, 
 October  15,  November  29^  December  15 
 Bracky,  July  12 
 
 Caledon,  second  Saturday  in  each  month 
 Caltragh,  July  3 
 
 Carnteel,  Jan.  12,  Feb.  16,  March  11,  April  5, 
 May  26,  July  13,  August  26,  Sept.  19,  October 
 24,  November 26 
 
 Carland,  first  Monday  in  each  month 
 Carrickmore,  last  Friday  in  each  month 
 Castlecaulfield,  second  Monday  in  each  month 
 Castlederg,  first  Friday  in  each  mouth 
 
 Ciady,  Feb.  1,  May,  16,  August  1,  November  16 
 Cookstown,  first  Saturday  in  each  month 
 Clogher,  July  26,  and  20th  of  every  other  month 
 Coagh,  second  Friday  of  each  month 
 
 Donelong,  August  12 
 
 Donoughmore,  first  Tuesday  of  each  mouth 
 Dromore,  Feb.  1,  March  17,  May  land 27,  June 
 24,  August  1,  September  29,  Nov.  1,  Dec.  26, 
 Drumquin,  Jan.  17,  March  21,  May  2,  June  9’ 
 August  15,  September  17,  Nov.  9,  Dec.  12  ’ 
 
 Dunaghy,  Jan.  18,  Feb.  1  and  13,  April  6.  Aug. 
 26  and  Dec.  3 
 
 1  Dungannon,  first  Thursday  of  each  month 
 
 Dunymana,  27th  of  Feb,  May,  August  and  Nov, 
 Fintona,  2id  of  each  mouth 
 
 Fivemiletown,  Jan.  19,  March  21,  June  4  and  7, 
 August  15,  November  22 
 
 Frederickstown,  3d  of  Jan.,  March,  June  and  Oct. 
 Gortiu,  first  Wednesday  of  each  month 
 
 Grange,  March  28  and  November  12 
 
 Killeter,  May  21,  July  21,  Oct.  26,  and  Nov.  19 
 Killin,  October  17 
 
 Loughpatrick,  first  Monday  in  August 
 
 Magbera,  July  28 
 
 Magheracregan,  May  6,  June  4,  August  13,  Oct. 
 
 15,  November  24,  aud  December  17. 
 Mounthamilton,  18th  of  each  month,  also  March  3 
 Moy,  first  Friday  of  each  month 
 
 Newtonsaville,  first  Tuesday  of  each  month 
 Newtoustewart,  last  Monday  of  each  month  ;  also 
 
 June  2,  October  10,  December  11 
 
 Omagh,  first  Tuesday  of  each  month 
 
 Orritor,  July  6,  Aug'.  3,  Oct.  10,  and  Nov.  18 
 Pomeroy,  June  1,  Nov.  11,  and  second  Tuesday 
 of  each  month  except  November 
 
 Rock,  last  Monday  ot  each  month 
 
 Seskinore,  second  Monday  of  each  month 
 Sixmilecross,  19th  of  each  month. 
 
 Stewartstown,  Jan.  7  and  14,  Feb.  18,  March  18, 
 
 April  15,  May  1  and  13,  June  17,  July  15,  Aug. 
 
 12,  Sept.  8  and  16,  Oct.  14,  Nov  1,  Dec.  16  lit  31 
 Strabane,  Feb.  1,  May  12,  Aug.  1,  Nov.  12;  also 
 
 1st  Thursday  inJan.,  March,  April,  June,  July, 
 September,  October,  aud  December 
 
 Trallic,  14  th  of  every  month:  also  December  26 
 
 WATERFORD. 
 
 Affane,  May  14,  August  12,  Novemhcr  22 
 
 Annestown,  May  16,  November  14 
 
 Ballinamultina,  April  21,  September  8,  Nov.  13 
 Ballyduflf,  Jan.  6,  March  12,  Jnne  28,  Sept.  8 
 Ballygunner,  September  19 
 
 Ballykeerogue,  October  2 
 llanogue,  June  22 
 
 Cappoquiu,  March  17,  May  dl,  July  4,  Sept.  20, 
 October  14  and  29 
 
 Carrickbeg,  Jan.  26,  Feb.  26,  March  25,  April  28 
 
 June  15,  July  15,  Sept.  27,  Nov.  7,  Dec.  5 
 Clonegam,  May  28,  August  26 
 
 Conna,  May  14 
 
 Drumana,  J  une  5,  September  4 
 
 Drumcauuon,  September  25 
 
 Dungarvon,  Feb.  7,  June  22,  Aug.  27,  Nov.  8 
 Faithleague,  May  20,  June  20,  Aug.  14,  Oct.  10 
 Ferrypoint,  May  8,  October  3 
 
 Gardenmorris,  Feb.  1,  April  1,  Sept.  1,  Nov.  20 
 Kilcomragh,  Feb.  1,  May  15,  November  15 
 Kilgobenet,  Feb.  22,  May  3,  June  4  and  11,  Nov. 
 
 1 ,  December  27 
 
 Kilmacthomas,  May  12,  August  12>  Dec.  6 
 Kilstownlaureuce,  August  21 
 
 Knockboy,  September  8,  December  14 
 
 Lismore,  May  25,  September25,  November  12 
 Modiligo,  August  26 
 
 Mountaincastle,  May  1,  June  24,  Sept.  29,  Nov. 
 
 30,  December  8 
 
 Newton,  July  10,  November  22 
 
 Newton  (at  Silvermines),  May  1,  November  11 
 Passage,  May  6,  June  12,  Sept  9,  Nov.  12 
 Stradballv,  May  1,  June  1,  September  14 
 
 Tallow,  March  1,  June  15,  October  10,  Dee.  8  i 
 
 Tramore,  May  3,  July  25,  October  1,  Npy.  J 
 Two-mile.bridge,  July  25,  October  18 
 
 Waterford,  May  4,  June  24,  October  25 
 
 Whitecburcb,  August  5 
 
 Windygap,  June  21,  August  21 
 
 WESTMEATH. 
 
 Athlone,  January  19  and  20,  March  21,  May  27, 
 September  7 — 9 
 
 Ballinahown,  April  29,  July  1,  Sept.  11,  Dec.  8 
 Ballymore,  Jurie8,  October  14 
 
 Ballynacargy,  May  9,  October  20 
 
 Balnabarna,  March  19,  May  15,  Aug.  14,  Nov.  28 
 Balnalack,  Feb.  15,  May  18,  Oct.  2,  Dec.2o 
 Castlepollard,  May  21,  Aug.  1,  Oct.  10,  Dec.  10 
 Castletowndelvin,  1st  of  May,  Aug.,  and  Dec. 
 Castletowngoeghegan,  October  10 
 
 Churchtown,  August  26 
 
 Clonmallon,  Jan.  28,  May  2,  July  25,  Sept.  29 
 Collinstown,  May  8,  October  30 
 
 Code,  May  20,  November  20 
 
 Coolnahay,  Jan.  23,  April  8,  May  7,  Oct.  26 
 
 Empor,  April  3,  May  31,  Sept.  9,  Nov.  4 
 
 Finea,  June  6,  July  27,  Aug.  18,  Sept.  18,  Nov.  15 
 
 Fore,  Jan.  30,  April  30.  August  24 
 
 Freemarket,  April  30,  July  1,  Oct.  22,  Dec.  20 
 Glasson,  Feb,  2.  May  10,  August  10,  Nov.  20 
 Grangemore,  May  7,  November  7 
 
 Keney,  September  20 
 
 Kilbeggan,  March  25,  June  16,  Aug.  25,  Oct.  28 
 KilgarvaD,  August  26 
 
 Kilkennywest,  October  22 
 
 Killear,  February  12 
 
 Killucan,  March  27,  May  25,  Sept.  24, Nov.  5  &  28 
 Kinuegad,  May  9,  July  2,  October  9 
 
 Killyvallcy,  June  12,  October  23 
 
 Multifarnham,  March  4,  May  13,  Sept.  1,  Dec.  2  ! 
 
 Milltown,  June  15.  October  2 
 
 Moate,  April  25,  July  22,  Oct.  2,  Dec.  15 
 
THE  FAIRS  IN  IRELAND. 
 
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 Moyvore,  May  4,  August  20,  Dec.  5 
 Mullingar,  April  6,  July  4,  Aug.  29,  Nov.  11  &  12 
 Noughwell,  July  13 
 
 Rathconrath,  15th  of  Feb.  May,  Aug.,  and  Nov. 
 Rathowen,  May  15,  Dec.  8 
 Rathwire,  27th  of  March  and  Nov. 
 Scartanpatrick,  March  28 
 Tyrellspass,  May  17,  Dec.  17 
 
 WEXFORD. 
 
 Adamstown,  Jan.  3,  March  1,  May  10,  Oct.  27 
 Ballycannow,  April  23,  July  25,  Sept.  21,  Nov.  30 
 Ballyback,  March  25,  June  11  and  29,  July  25, 
 Aug.  24,  Sept.  29 
 'Banoge,  June  22 
 Birchgrove,  June  24,  Sept.  29 
 Black  water,  March  25,  May  28,  June  18,  August 
 10,  Nov.  11 
 
 Broadway,  June  18,  October  18 
 Camolin,  Feb.  9,  April  4,  June  9,  Aug.  9,  Sept 
 28,  Nov.  9 
 
 Cairn,  March  12,  July  27 
 
 Castlebridge,  April  11,  June  19,  Sept.  25,  Dec.  2G 
 Clahaman,  June  11 
 Clonegall,  Feb.  4,  March  4,  May  6,  28,  and  30, 
 June  8,  July  31,  Nov.  12  and  22,  Dec.  2  and  11 
 Clonroche,  Jan.  25,  Feb.  13,  March  13,  May  15, 
 July  14,  Sept.  24,  Oct.  24,  Nov.  24,  Dec.  26 
 Coolgrenuy,  Jan.  24,  March  1,  May  10,  June  11, 
 Aug.  3,  Oct.  15,  Dec.  10 
 
 Couracloe,  February  2,  April  26,  May  15,  July  20 
 October  22 
 Croshue,  January  1 
 Crosstown,  May  12 
 Curraghraig,  March  1,  September  1 
 Enniscorthy,  Jan.  21,  Feb.  21,  March  21,  April 
 25,  May  10,  June7,  July  5,  August 26,  Sept.  19, 
 Oct.  10,  Nov.  15,  Dec.  21 
 Ferns,  Feb.  11,  March  25,  May  12,  June  29,  Sept 
 4  Oct  29  Dec.  27 
 
 Fethard,  Jan.  30,  April  30,  July  8,  Oct.  20 
 Gorey,  Jan.  1,  March  14,  May  2,  June  1,  July  10, 
 August  31,  October  27 
 Harrow,  March  21,  June  24,  Sept  30,  Dec.  1 
 Killinick,  April  20,  June  9,  Sept.  21,  Nov.  30 
 Killuran,  August  21 
 Kilmuckridge,  June  8,  Sept.  8,  Dec.  8 
 Kilnener,  September  8 
 Lady's  Island,  September  19 
 Limric,  April  5,  August  21,  November  12 
 Mocorry,  June  18,  October  26,  November  7 
 Monamullin,  March  17,  June  28 
 Moneyhore,  Feb.  25,  March  25,  May  25,  October 
 2,  December  6 
 
 Nash,  J  une  24,  August  15,  Nov.  20 
 Newross,  Jan.  10,  Feb.  10,  March  17,  April  20, 
 May  3,  June  8  and  10,  July  10,  Aug.  10,  Sept 
 10,  Oct.  18,  Nov.  10,  December  8 
 Newtonbarry,  Jan.  4,  March  1,  April  29,  June  17 
 &  18,  August  20,  Sept.  14  8t  26,  Nov.  4,  Dec.  14 
 Oulart,  Jan.  6,  March  3,  April 20,  May  28,  Sept.  29 
 Oylegate,  March  1,  May  21,  Aug.  15,  Dec.  10 
 Ragorey,  May  28,  October  28 
 Rarasgrange,  March  17,  Sept.  8,  Nov.  21,  Dec.  8 
 Scar,  April  23,  June  11,  Aug,  3,  Nov.  5 
 
 Scarawalsh,  August  16 
 
 Scarnagh,  February  3,  April  8,  June  16,  Sept.  17 
 November  23 
 
 Taghmon,  Jan.  1  and  16,  Feb.  1  and  16,  March  1 
 and  18,  April  15,  May  2  and  28,  June  20,  July 
 16,  August  2,  Sept.  7,  Oct.  1  and  21,  Nov.  4, 
 December  1  and  19 
 I’intrin,  March  24,  May  12,  October  2 
 Tomhaggard,  July  16 
 
 Wexford,  March  17,  May  1,  June  29,  Aug.  24, 
 November  1 
 
 WICKLOW. 
 
 Aghrim,  June  22,  Nov.  22,  December  21  and  22 
 Arklow,  Jan.  11,  March  22,  April  19,  May  14, 
 June  28,  Aug.  9,  Sept.  25,  Nov.  15 
 Ashford,  March  27,  June  24,  Sept.  8,  Dec.  16 
 Ballinacor,  Feb.  4,  May  1,  Aug.  4,  Nov.  1 
 Balliuderry,  April  21,  May  16,  June  I,  August  21, 
 October  29,  November  8,  December  2 
 Balcinglass,  Feb.  12,  March  17,  May  12,  July  1, 
 September  12,  December  8 
 Blessington,  May  12,  July  5,  November  12 
 Bray,  March  1,  May  1,  July  1,  August  15,  Sept. 
 
 20,  December  14 
 Calary,  Feb.  12 
 
 Camew,  Feb.  15,  April  1,  July  1,  Aug.  13,  Oct.  1, 
 November  19,  December  22 
 Coolatin,  26th  of  Feb.,  May,  Aug.,  and  Nov. 
 Coolkenno,  1st  of  Feb.,  May,  August,  and  Nov. 
 Coolboy,  last  Wednesday  of  January  ;  2d  Wed¬ 
 nesday  of  March  ;  last  Wednesday  of  April  ; 
 third  Wednesday  of  June  ;  last  Wednesday  of 
 July,  September,  and  October;  third  Wednes¬ 
 day  of  December 
 Cronroe,  May  12,  October  2 
 Donnard,  May  4,  August  12 
 Downs,  Jan.  12,  May  4,  Aug.  5,  Nov.  12 
 Dunlavin,  March  1,  May  20  and 26,  July  17,  Aug. 
 
 21,  Oct.  20,  Nov.  30 
 
 Hollywood,  Feb.  1,  May  3,  Aug.  l,Nov.  I 
 Kilcoole,  June  8,  September  4 
 Kilranelagh,  February  1 
 
 Kiltegan,  March  19,  April  24,  May  16,  June  23, 
 July  26,  Sept.  1,  Nov.  14,  December  20 
 Macreddin,  June  8,  Nov.  12 
 Newcastle,  April  1,  July  10,  Sept.  1,  Dec.  6 
 Newtownmountkennedy,  Feb.  2,  April  21,  Juno 
 29,  August  15,  Oct.  29,  Dec.  21 
 RathdrOm,  first  Monday  in  each  month  Cfur  flair- 
 nelj  ;  also  Feb.  19,  July  5,  Oct.  10,  Dec.  11 
 Rathsallaeh,  September  4 
 Redcross,  March  17,  May  6,  August  5 
 Sevenchurcbes,  June  3 
 
 Shillelagh,  Jan.  14,  March  8,  May  6,  July  20, 
 September  10,  November  11 
 Strandford-on-Slaney,  April  21 ,  Sept.  7 
 Tinahely,  Jan.  7,  Feb.  7,  March  25,  April  8,  May 
 8,  June  4  and  24,  July  15,  Aug.  7,  Sept.  2,  Oct. 
 7,  Nov.  7,  Dec.  9 
 Togher,  Jan  3  (cattle),  March  8  (frieze),  and  14 
 (cattle).  May  21,  July  26,  Aug.  1  (frieze),  Sept. 
 5  and  19  (frieze),  Nov.  8,  Dec.  5  (frieze) 
 Wicklow,  March  28,  May  1  and  28,  August  12, 
 November  25. 
 
 GREAT  MONTHLY  MARKETS. 
 
 Larne,  first  Monday  in  each  month.  Randalsto  wn,  first  Wednesday  in  each  month.  Ballymoney, 
 first  Thursday  in  each  month.  Magherafelt,  second  Thursday  in  each  month.  Monaghan,  first 
 Tuesday  in  May,  August,  September,  October,  and  November.  Parkgate,  second  Monday  in  each 
 month.  Moy,  first  Friday  in  each  month.  Coagh,  second  Friday  in  each  month.  Ballyclave,  thi;  d 
 Wednesday  in  each  month.  Castleblayney,  first  Wednesday  in  each  month.  Clones,  last  Thursday 
 in  each  month.  Portadown,  third  Saturday  in  each  month.  Maghera  Cloth  Market,  on  the  Tues¬ 
 day  before  AhoghiH  Market,  and  the  Fairs  in  May  and  December,  same  day.  Portgleuone  Linen 
 Market,  first  and  third  Tuesdays  in  each  month.  Kilrca,  second  and  fourth  Wednesday  in  each 
 month.  Antrim,  last  Thursday  in  each  month.  Raphoe,  first  Saturday  after  the  11th  of  January, 
 February,  March  April,  and  December.  Thurles  (Tipperary),  first  Tuesday  in  each  month.  Let- 
 terkenny,  Friday  before  New  Cnristmas,  Friday  before  New  Candlemas,  Friday  before  Patrick’s 
 Day  (N.S),  and  Good  Friday.  Ramelton,  last  Tuesday  in  each  mouth.  Greencastle,  first  Friday 
 in  each  month. 
 
 ,,  Bristol  Fairs,  March  2,  September  1. — Chester  Fairs,  July  2,  October  11. 
 
The  Contents  of  the  Almanack  Metrically  Arranged. 
 
 Dear  Readers,  permit  me  some  truths  to  relate, 
 
 My  brethren  and  l  when  uuited,  are  eight — 
 
 On  entering  life,  they  had  new  facts  to  tell, 
 
 And  I  am  ambitious  the  race  to  excel, — 
 
 But  whether  superior,  inferior,  or  equal. 
 
 The  public  may  judge  from  the  sum  of  the  sequel. — 
 
 Three  songs  astronomical — Sun,  Moon,  and  Stars — 
 
 The  Calender — Sessions — Mails — Steamers — and  Cars — 
 
 Twelve  wonders  in  verse — Navigation  by  Steam — 
 
 The  old  man  of  Brecban’s-land,  deep  in  his  dream — 
 
 His  mystic  Enigma  to  solve  if  you’re  able — 
 
 The  Custom  House — Banks — with  an  Interest  Table — 
 
 Our  staple  fine  Linen,  its  first  manufacture — 
 
 The  Queen’s  Bridge,  a  model  of  strong  architecture— 
 
 The  Assembly’s  Collections — Statistical  Knowledge 
 With  Travers,  a  provost  of  Trinity  College — 
 
 The  Church  Presbyterian  in  England — Law  Courts— 
 
 The  duties  on  Foreign  Grain  entering  our  ports — 
 
 The  Church  Presbyterian  in  Scotland — the  Borough — 
 
 Potato  Crop  Failure,  the  Irishman’s  sorrow — 
 
 The  Church  Presbyterian  in  Ireland — the  Fairs — 
 
 Queen’s  College,  and  Salaries  of  those  in  its  chairs— 
 
 The  General  Assembly — -the  Bible — the  Weather — 
 
 Eclipses — the  Planets — and  Seasons — together. 
 
 The  Church  of  Vadois — Missions,  Home,  Jewish,  Foreign — 
 With  methods  of  cooking  from  East  India  Corn — 
 
 Covenanters — Moravians — the  Post  Towns — the  tides— 
 
 The  Wesleyans — the  Baptists — and  others  besides. 
 
 Ordinations,  and  Deaths — an  Electrical  wonder, 
 
 A  Clock  and  its  Pendulum  twelve  leagues  asunder — 
 
 The  Family  Royal — Stamp  Duties — the  Jew,— 
 
 The  Marriages  Act,  and  the  Registrars,  too — 
 
 The  Ormond  Quay  Church — a  new  Planet — Free  Schools — 
 Hotels — Letter  Writing  in  ten  simple  rules — 
 
 Societies  Musical,  Learned,  Religious — 
 
 And  other  Societies  somewhere  contigious — 
 
 A  Telegraph  moved  by  electrical  wire — 
 
 The  stands  of  all  carriages  let  upon  hire — 
 
 Rates — Newspapers — -Surnames — Pins — Labour  in  Gardens — 
 The  Mayor  of  the  Borough — Post- Office — Church  Wardens — 
 Victoria’s  great  empire — the  Markets — Taxation — 
 
 The  Census  of  Ireland,  its  dense  population — 
 
 Ametican  Statistics — with  physical  facts — 
 
 The  Belfast  Town  Mission,  its  praiseworthy  acts — 
 
 The  Garden  Botanic,  for  science  and  pleasure — 
 
 Her  Majesty’s  Cabinet — Cunningham  Measure — 
 
 American  Settlers,  their  trials  and  dangers — 
 
 Belfast  Night  Asylum,  for  shelterless  strangers — 
 
 Some  “  Pointes  of  Religion,”  in  quaint  English  rhyme, 
 
 A  specimen  scrap,  of  Elizabeth’s  time — 
 
 The  Alliance  in  London,  with  members  attending — 
 
 The  Bethel  Flag  Chapel  our  seamen  befriending — 
 
 The  Churches  in  town,  with  their  worshipping  hours  — 
 
 The  Steam  Locomotives,  their  action  and  powers — 
 Advertisements  numerous,  Books,  Companies,  Wares — 
 
 And  any  new  changes  of  late  made  in  fairs — 
 
 The  number  of  Sunday-Schools,  Scholars,  and  Teacheis— 
 
 An  act  to  prevent  the  disturbing  of  Preachers. 
 
 The  above  anti  much  more  I  might  honestly  claim, 
 
 As  facts  to  establish  my  credit  and  fame. 
 
OPINIONS  OF  THE  PEESS, 
 
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 p&i§irrmii&Ec  almanack  im@« 
 
 EE  COMMENDATORY  NOTICES. 
 
 In  closing  our  labours  for  the  present  year,  we  beg  leave  to  lay 
 before  our  readers  the  opinions  of  the  Press  in  favour  of  the  Alma¬ 
 nack  for  last  year.  Did  space  permit,  we  could  furnish  a  goodly 
 array  of  other  editorial  notices  from  the  leading  journals  of  the  day, 
 bearing  high  testimony  in  favour  of  our  little  work: — 
 
 “  This  unpretending,  but  highly  useful  publication,  which  is  announced 
 in  the  advertising  columns  of  the  Standard  of  this  day,  is  well  entitled  to 
 a  spqcial  place  amongst  our  literary  notices,  in  consequence  not  only  of  the 
 superior  style  in  which  it  is  brought  out,  but  of  the  cultivated  taste  and 
 literary  talent  which  are  displayed  in  its  compilation.  The  ‘  Presbyterian 
 Almanack  for  this  year  is  ornamented  with  a  finely-engraved  frontispiece, 
 representing  the  newly-erected  Institution  for  the  deaf,  the  dumb,  and 
 the  blind;  and  a  more  appropriate  embellishment  could  scarcely  have 
 been  selected,  since  it  is  to  the  early,  solitary,  but  persevering  exertions 
 of  Mr.  M'Comb  himself  that  the  noble  institution  in  question  owes  its  ex¬ 
 istence.  No  doubt  the  immediate  edifice,  which  now  adorns  the  neigh¬ 
 bourhood  of  Belfast,  was  reared  under  the  patronage  of  the  wealthy  and 
 the  benevolent  ,of  all  classes,  but  it  was  the  publisher  of  the  Almanack 
 alone  who,  many  years  ago,  gratuitously  commenced  a  school  for  the 
 education  of  the  class  of  unfortunates  referred  to;  and  this  little  school 
 he  continued,  in  despite  of  every  discouragement,  to  foster  and  enlarge, 
 until  at  length  it  has  grown  into  a  magnificent  establishment,  amongst 
 whose  patrons  even  artistocracy  itself  feels  honoured  in  being  numbered. 
 A  certain  quantity  of  routine  matter  is  essential  to  every  almanack  ;  but, 
 besides  this,  the  ‘  Presbyterian  Almanack’  supplies  a  species  of  information 
 peculiar  to  itself.  Its  diurnal  calendar  for  the  year  is,  at  the  same  time, 
 an  admirably  and  laboriously  arranged  chronology.  In  its  other  depart¬ 
 ments  the  work  before  us  contains,  in  a  condensed  form,  every  species  of 
 ecclesiastical  information  which,  in  reference  to  the  General  Assembly 
 and  the  Church  at  large,  is  of  essential  importance  to  Presbyterians,  and 
 especially  to  Presbyterian  ministers;  while  in  its  selections  and  miscella¬ 
 neous  matter  are  combined  the  primary  requisites  of  solid  instruction  arid 
 practical  utility.  The  list  of  places  at  which  the  General  Synod  of  Ulster 
 had  been  held,  the  names  of  the  Moderators,  and  the  texts  from  which 
 they  preached,  from  t.ie  first  meeting  of  the  Synod  in  1G90,  down  to  the 
 formation  of  the  General  Assembly  in  1840,  is  a  curious  and  interesting 
 document,  which  has  evidently  been  compiled  with  singular  care  and 
 industry  from  the  MS.  and  other  records  belonging  to  the  body.  We  have 
 not  room  to  enter  into  particulars,  nor  is  it  necessary,  since  the  Almanack 
 itself  will,  we  doubt  not,  be  soon  in  the  hands  of  the  majority  of  our  readers; 
 but  we  cannot  avoid  noticing  the  very  handsome  wood  cut  in  p.  76,  which 
 affords  us  a  view  of  the  Scottish  Missionary  Church  at  Mount  Zion, 
 Jamaica,  the  minister  of  which  is  the  well-known  Rev.  Hope  M.  Waddell. 
 The  solution  to  the  enigma  of  last  year  has  been  furnished  in  some  beau¬ 
 tiful  verses  by  a  young  lady  of  Helensburgh,  who  has,  of  course,  carried 
 away  the  prize.  An  enigma  for  the  present  year  is  proposed,  the  prize 
 for  whose  best  solution  is  to  be  the  second  volume  of  ‘  Chambers’s  Ency¬ 
 clopedia  of  British  Literature.’  Spirited  competition  may,  in  consequence 
 1)0  expected,  and  we  need  scarcely  add  that,  to  all  classes  of  the  public, 
 
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 OPINIONS  OF  THE  PRESS, 
 
 we  recommend,  on  its  own  merits,  *  M'Comb’s  Presbyterian  Almanack.’  ” 
 — Londonderry  Standard . 
 
 “  M‘  Comb’s  Presbyterian  Almanack  for  1846. — This  periodical  con¬ 
 tinues  to  increase  in  interest.  The  number  for  the  year  1846,  besides  the 
 usual  astronomical  and  other  matter,  is  embellished  with  an  extremely 
 neat  engraving1,  on  steel,  of  the  new  Ulster  Institution  for  the  Deaf  and 
 Dumb  and  the  Blind,  executed  by  the  Messrs.  Lizars  of  Edinburgh. 
 Among  the  new  matter  introduced  is  a  list  of  the  places  of  annual  meeting 
 of  the  General  Synod  of  Ulster,  with  the  names  of  the  Moderators,  and 
 the  texts  preached  from  on  the  several  occasions,  commencing  with  the 
 year  1691.  A  very  neat  wood  engraving  of  the  Scottish  Missionary 
 church  and  school,  Mount  Zion,  St.  James’s,  Jamaica,  is  also  introduced, 
 accompanied  by  a  descriptive  sketch  of  its  establishment.  The  poetical 
 portion  of  the  Almanac  ;,  although  of  limited  extent,  will  be  not  the  least 
 interesting  to  many  readers.  It  exhibits  talent  of  a  higher  order  than  is 
 generally  found  in  similar  publications.  No  less  than  sixty  pages  of  ad¬ 
 vertisements  are  added,  and  the  whole  is  got  up  with  a  degree  of  neatness 
 we  have  seldom  seen  exceeded,  but  which  has  been  characteristic  of  this 
 periodical  since  its  commencement.” — Newry  Commercial  Telegraph . 
 
 “  We  have  just  received  a  copy  of  this  publication  for  1846,  and  v  ry 
 cordially  hasten  to  do  justice  to  its  merits.  It  is  fully  equal,  in  some 
 respects,  we  should  say,  superior,  to  any  of  its  predecessors,  exhibiting  a 
 .  care  in  the  compilation,  and  a  judgment  in  the  selection  of  the  most 
 useful  information  of  all  kinds,  not  exceeded  by  any  periodical  of  its  class. 
 It  is  embellished  with  a  well-executed  engraving  on  steel  of  the  new  Deaf 
 and  Dumb  Institution,  and,  in  addition  to  the  usual  intelligence  to  be 
 found  in  almanacks,  contains  a  vast  amount  of  matter  highly  interesting, 
 especially  to  the  Presbyterian  community.  Altogether,  it  is  a  most  credi¬ 
 table  work,  as  regards  correctness  of  details,  quantity  of  information,  and 
 general  literary  execution,  and  is  well  deserving  of  the  extensive  patron¬ 
 age  it  is  sure  to  receive.” — Belfast  Commercial  Chronicle. 
 
 “M'Comb’s  Presbyterian  Almanack  and  Christian  Remembrancer 
 for  1846. — This  publication  being  devoted  to  the  Presbyterian  cause,  and 
 edited  in  a  Presbyterian  spirit,  is  peculiarly  deserving  of  the  patronage  of 
 the  religious  denomination,  for  whose  use  it  is  intended.  The  calendar, 
 which  n  most  almanacks  is  illustrated  by  references  to  the  ecclesiastical 
 d'seipline  of  the  Church  of  England,  is,  in  this  publication,  enriched  with 
 records  of  the  most  prominent  memorabilia  of  all  Protestant  Churches. 
 A  very  pleasing  feature  of  this  department  of  the  work  is  tiie  selection  of 
 a  Sabbath  text  of  Scripture  for  every  Sunday  of  the  year.  Another  is,  the 
 poetical  illustration  of  each  month’s  duties,  by  a  series  of  shoit  religious 
 poems,  descriptive  of  the  various  Christian  duties.  The  body  of  the  Al¬ 
 manack  is  occupied  with  the  statistics  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  in  Ire¬ 
 land;  histories  of  its  various  schemes;  accounts  of  the  Christian  Churches 
 throughout  the  world,  and  an  immense  variety  of  other  information,  both 
 local  and  general,  likely  to  interest  the  religious  public.  The  present  im¬ 
 pression  is  embellished  with  a  beautiful  engraving,  on  steel,  giving  an  ex¬ 
 tremely  elegant  and  correct  view  of  the  new  Ulster  Institution  for  the 
 Deaf  and  Dumb,  and  the  Blind — an  institution,  with  the  history  of  which, 
 Mr.  M'Comb’s  name  will  ever  be  gratefully  associated  by  all  who  take  an 
 interest  in  its  prosperity.  We  need  not  say  more  to  recommend  this  truly 
 useful  Almanack  to  every  Presbyterian  fireside  in  the  country. — Belfast 
 News-Letter. 
 
 “  This  Almanack  contains  a  vast  body  of  ecclesiastical  and  miscellaneous 
 information,  not  to  be  found  in  any  other;  such  as  the  accounts  of  the 
 Mission  Pchemes  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  in  Ireland,  the  progress  of 
 religion  in  France,  the  German  Apostolic  Church,  the  Free  Church  of 
 Switzerland,  Moravian  Missions,  and  the  like.  The  events  noticed  in  the 
 calendar  are  also  principally  of  an  ecclesiastical  character;  and  opposite* 
 
OPINIONS  OF  THE  PKESS. 
 
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 every  Sabbath  there  is  a  text  referring  to  the  obligations  of  that  holy  day, 
 and  to  every  month  there  is  appended  a  few  lines  of  poetry  embodying 
 some  pious  sentiment.” — Edinburgh  Witness. 
 
 “  We  have  received  a  copy  of  this  almanack  for  the  coming  year.  It 
 seems  carefully  and  correctly  arranged,  and  contains  an  immense  quan¬ 
 tity  of  useful  information.  Although  many  of  the  extracts  given  seem  se¬ 
 lected  in  accordance  with  the  views  of  the  Church  of  Scotland,  it  is  equally 
 suitable  for  every  class  of  Christians.  We  can  safely  recommend  it  to  our 
 readers,  and  feel  sure  L  will  not  be  the  less  well  received  that  its  pub¬ 
 lisher  is  Mr.  M'Comb,  a  native  of  Coleraine,  though  now  long  resident  and 
 creditably  known  in  Belfast — one  of  the  many  we  would  refer  to,  whose 
 conduct,  in  a  more  extended  sphere,  reflects  credit  on  our  ancient  bo¬ 
 rough.’  ’ —  Coleraine  Chronicle . 
 
 “  This  is  the  seventh  annual  issue  of  this  popular  miscellany.  Facing 
 the  title  is  a  beautifully-executed  steel  engraving  of  the  new  Institution  for 
 the  Deaf  and  Dumb,  and  the  Blind — an  erection  with  which  Mr.  M‘  Comb’s 
 name,  although  not  ostensibly  connected,  will  yet  be  honourably  associated 
 because  of  his  indefatigable  exertions,  on  behalf  of  the  deaf  mute,  at  a 
 period  long  before  public  sympathy  had  found  permanent  expression  in  the 
 handsome  edifice  on  the  page  before  us.  The  Almanack  contains  the  usual 
 items  of  astronomical,  agricultural,  literary,  statistical,  legal,  and  commer¬ 
 cial  intelligence;  and,  in  addition,  it  presents  a  great  amount  of  rare  and 
 interesting  information  on  ecclesiastical  subjects.  There  are  graphic 
 sketches  of  the  present  state  of  almost  all  the  Protestant  communities  in 
 Europe  and  America;  and  the  reader  may  here  find  a  satisfactory  account 
 of  the  great  religious  movements  now  going  forward  throughout  the  world. 
 One  of  the  most  interesting  records  we  have  met  with,  in  connexion  with 
 the  history  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  in  Ireland,  is  the  list  given  to  the 
 public,  for  the  first  time,  of  the  places  of  the  annual  meeting  of  the  Synod 
 of  Ulster  from  the  year  1(590.  with  the  names  of  the  successive  Modera¬ 
 tors,  and  the  texts  from  which  they  preached.  By  this  catalogue,  it  ap¬ 
 pears  that  the  places  in  which  the  supreme  judicatory  of  the  Presbyterian 
 Church  most  frequently  assembled  were — Antrim  (30  times),  Lurgan  (26), 
 Belfast  (2-1),  Dungannon  (23),  Cookstown  (17) — besides  which,  the  body 
 met,  according  to  convenience,  in  several  other  towns;  but  we  must  refer 
 our  readers  to  the  catalogue  itself,  which  has  evidently  been  prepared  with 
 great  care  and  accuracy.  Interspersed  throughout  are  a  variety  of  appro¬ 
 priate  poetical  effusions,  and  appended  to  the  Almanack  are  no  less  than 
 sixty  pages  of  advertisements,  the  information  contained  in  which,  respect¬ 
 ing  cheap  publications,  insurance  companies,  Ac.,  will  repay  a  careful 
 perusal.  Take  it  altogether,  a  better  digest  on  the  various  subjects  of 
 which  it  treats  could  not  be  met  with,  nor  a  cheaper  shilling’s  worth  be 
 found  anywhere,  than  this  seventh  impression  of  M‘ Comb’s  Presbyterian 
 Almanac.” — Banner  of  Lister. 
 
 “  We  cannot  enumerate  the  excellencies  and  attractions  of  this  work — 
 its  novelties,  its  poetical  fancies  and  beauties,  its  select  chronologies  and 
 obituaries,  its  home  and  foreign  missionary  sketches,  its  useful  and  correct 
 tables  and  calculations,  or  its  endless  interesting  and  edifying  varieties — 
 but  our  readers  can  for  one  shilling  sterling  have  a  peep  for  themselves 
 into  this  wonderful  and  versatile  show-box.  IIow  Mr.  M'Comb  has  con¬ 
 trived  to  condense  so  much  matter  into  space  so  limited  is  to  us  a  marvel ; 
 and  still  more,  how  he  can  afford  to  give  so  much  that  is  valuable  at  so 
 cheap  and  reasonable  a  rate.  We  should  wish  to  see  it  selling  by  thou¬ 
 sands  on  this  side  the  Irish  Channel,  notwithstanding  the  variety  and  ex¬ 
 cellence  of  our  home-made  almanacks.  It  occupies  a  walk  and  spheie 
 peculiarly  its  own.  It  has  a  wide  British  spirit  and  character,  and  yet  at 
 the  same  time  it  is  genuine  Irish,  but  glorious  Presbyterian  *  Irish.’” — 
 Fife  Sentinel. 
 
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