John Clarke Crosthwaite, John Elliott, Thomas Sibthorpe, and Daniel Spillan. At the same time the degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on 200 students. Gold medals were presented for answering in Science to James O'Brien; and for Classics to Mr. Knox, (Thomas P.) and Richard O'Beirne. The ViceChancellor's prizes for Composition were adjudged to Sir Taylor, Sir Conan, Kelly, 4tus, (Walter) Phayre, Gamble.

Royal Society of Literature.-On the 15th Feb. the first general meeting of the Royal Society of Literature of the United Kingdom, held under and in pursuance of its charter of incorporation, took place at the Society's chambers in Parliament-street. At one o'clock, the Hon. G. Agar Ellis, one of the vice-presidents, was called to the chair, and briefly addressed the assembly, He described the progress which had been made by the Institution since last year. Cherished by the countenance of a King who was justly entitled to be called the Patron of Literature, it had obtained that Charter which gave it a new degree of stability and importance, and placed it in a condition, with

regard to its general interests, every way most satisfactory. Very considerable accessions had also been made to the number of its members, so that it now enrolled about 250 names, many of them distinguished by the highest station, and others by standing in the foremost ranks of literary eminence, both at home and abroad. Its election of ten associates, to each of whom his Majesty's annual gift of 100 guineas was assigned, and its award of the medals to persons whose works merited that great honour, had met with universal approbation, and had served to remove every impression unfavourable to the Society remaining in the breasts of those who at its formation had felt doubts as to its principle, its objects, its utility, or the mode in which its affairs were likely to be administered. He also stated, that a selection of the papers read at the Society's meetings were printing for publication, as the first volume of its transactions these would be found to be curious and interesting. The Society was engaged, besides, in an important work on Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Two, annually, of gold, of the value of 50 guineas each, and beautifully execated.

WORKS IN THE PRESS.

Irish Antiquarian Researches, by Sir William Betham, F. A. S. Ulster King at Arms, for all Ireland, &c. &c.

The Four Ages of Man, translated from the French of M. Le Compte de Segur, author of the History of Napoleon's Expedition to Russia, in 1 Vol. 12mo.

A new edition of the late Rev. C. R. Maturin's Five Sermons, on the Errors of the Church of Rome. I vol. 12mo.

A new Volume of Sermons by the Rev. J. C. Lloyd, one of the chaplains of the Molyneux Asylum, Dublin. 1 vol. 8vo.

A Visit to my Birth-place, by the author of Early Recollections, and Pastor's Tales. vol. 18mo.

Observations on the First Report of the Commissioners on the state of Education in Ireland. 8vo.

WORKS PUBLISHED.

The first Vol. of the History, Topogra phy and Antiquities of the County and City of Limerick. By the Rev. P. Fitzgerald, Vicar of Cahircorney, in the Diocese of Emly, and J. J. M'Gregor, author of the "History of the French Revolution," &c. with a Map of the County, 2 Views and several Tables. 8vo. price 12s. The second and concluding Volume will shortly appear.

The first number of Bolster's Quarter

ly Magazine of Ireland. Price, 2s. 6d.

A Wreath from the Emerald Isle, embellished with unusually beautiful wood engravings. 5s. in a case.

The Dublin Philosophical Journal, part 2. 7s. 6d.

Observations on the present state of the Roman Catholic Bible. By the Rev. George Hamilton, Rector of Durrow.

Bruce's Invasion of Ireland. A Poem. 18mo,

An Essay on the Catholic Claims, addressed to the Right Hon. the Earl of Liverpool. By the Right Rev. James Doyle, &c. &c. 8vo. 6s.

A Pastoral Address of the R. C. Archbishops and Bishops to the Clergy and Laity, small 8vo. 6d.

A Table of the principal Types and Prophecies, relative to the Messiah. On a sheet. 8d.

The Christian Magazine, No. 2. 6d.
The Gospel Review, No. 4. 4d.

Four Discourses on the Errors of the Roman Catholic Church, Preached in the Parocbial Church of Clonmel, in the Diocese of Lismore. By the Rev. Robert Bell. D. D. 8vo. 2s.

A Dialogue between a Roman Catholic and a Protestant, on Prayer to Saints, Worship of Images, &c. &c. Chiefly taken from Matthew Poole. 18mo. 4d.

SINCE we went last to press, Parlia ment has assembled. The Royal Speech, which we regret to say was delivered by Commissioners, alluded very briefly to the affairs of Ireland; but if we may cre dit the assertions of Mr. Goulburn, her affairs have occupied no small share of the attention of the Cabinet, and many measures connected with her internal policy will be brought forward during the course of the Session. Our readers will share with us in the pleasure with which we learned the results of the Tithe Commutation Act, and its success in putting an end in so many parts of the country to the spirit of irritation and hostility, which had been unfortunately connected with the mode of collecting Church property. Eminently calculated as it is to relieve the peasant, and to establish cordiality between the different orders of society, we are not surprised to find its principle virulently assaulted, and its practice impeded by those who would found their own greatness on the dissentions and misery of the public; nor do we know a criterion more certain by which the Irish peasant may discover his real friends, and distinguish between such and those who who would use faction as a step to aggrandisement, than by observing their language and their conduct towards this Bill.

The Member for Waterford has made his annual motion on the subject of parochial rates, an excuse for reasserting, with respect to the Establishment, some of these statements with which he has doubtless been furnished, but for which we could have wished he had given his authorities. The donation from a Parish Vestry to a Bible Society may have been made, but until the name of the parish and the circumstances of the case be made public, (and we are not aware that they have,) we must be allowed to regret that the Honorable Member has been, as we believe, as much misinformed, as when he stated the said Bible Society to be a proselyting society. But this, and the two pipes of wine for the sacrament, and other circumstances furnished to the Hon. Member, found their corrective in the statements of Sir Robert Inglis, and we hope will make those who are concerned

with Irish affairs a little cautious as to the reception which they should give to such information.

There has been a good deal of discussion on the commercial distresses -but a remedy for them is yet to be found out. Government seems unwilling to make a precedent, by assisting those who have involved themselves; but profess their anxiety to relieve the working and manufacturing classes of the community. We fear the evil can be traced deeper than any of the causes which have been assigned--and that it is to the insatiate spirit of gain, so naturally prevalent from commercial habits and success, that the mass of misery and distress which surrounds us owes its existence.The ease and rapidity with which successful speculators have amassed considerable wealth, the temptation which is presented to the avaricious, and the effect of example on the inexperienced, have wẹ verily believe gone far towards generating the causes of the present alarming crisis: nor do we see any mode of meeting such an evil, but by an extension of those religious feelings which sober the anxieties of gain, and substitute for the eager and insatiable love of money the moderated desire of independence, the benevolence which rejoices in extending blessings, and above all, perfect confidence in His protection, and resignation to His will, who has declared that godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath. We know no character more honorable than the merchant, and in our own time and our own country it has been raised to a greater eminence than it had ever reached before; but then only are those engaged in commerce truly estimable, when their merchandize and their hire is holiness to the Lord, and for them that dwell before him; but if they value themselves upon the multitude of their possessions, and boast that by their wisdom and their traffic they have encreased their riches, and their heart is puffed up-if they seek to add house to house, and heap to beap; though they may be as princes and the honorable of the earth, it requires not an Assyrian or a Macedonian to execute the behests of the Most High, and to bring

Copenhagen. Much attention has lately been paid to the state of the clergy in this kingdom, and several able pamphlets have appeared, advocating their claims to a more liberal support. The Count Holstein in particular, has been distinguished by his zeal in their cause He states that the generality of the clergy are not in a better condition than the peasantry, and calls on the Government to come forward to their assistance, remarking that this year would be a most auspicious year for such a change, as it is the millenary anniversary of the introduction of Christianity into Denmark. (King Harold was baptised in 828, when visiting the court of Lewis, at Ingelheim. Ansgarius returned home with him, as the first Missionary to his subjects.)

SOUTH AMERICA.

Buenos Ayres.-The fundamental law of this state, in favour of liberty of conscience, and unlimited toleration, was much discussed by the friends and opponents of the measure. Two petitions were presented to the legislative assem

bly, one signed by 600 persons against, the other by 1400 in favour of it. The law passed without any difficulty, as it was supported by the most intelligent, respectable, and influential part of the nation. We learn with great pleasure, that the people are well disposed to favour these enlightened principles of the government.

Mexico. The editor of a news-paper in this state, has been banished for publishing a Papal ordinance without the authority of government.

MISSIONS.

In addition to the missionary stations in our last number, we have to add the following, all of which belong to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. It will be seen that they purpose extending their labours in every station, if the liberality of the Christian World enables them to bear the increased expence. We call the attention of our readers most earnestly to this valuable society; their last report may be seen at our publisher's.

NORTH AMERICA, NEWFOUNDLAND.-Present establishment, six Missionaries, eighteen Schoolmasters. Annual Charge, 19007.

Proposed increase, four Missionaries, eight Schoolmasters. Annual Charge, 11607,--Population forty thousand, Pro

testants.

NOVA SCOTIA.-Present establishment, two Visiting Missionaries, twentyeight Missionaries, forty-four Schoolmasters. Annual Charge, 62001.

Proposed increase, eight Missionaries, sixteen Schoolmasters. Annual Charge, 18401.-Population one hundred and twenty thousand.

NEW BRUNSWICK.-Present establishment, twenty Missionaries, twentyseven Schoolmasters. Annual Charge, 43001.

Proposed increase, five Missionaries, ten Schoolmasters. Ann. Charge, 11507. Population eighty thousand.

PRINCE EDWARD'S ISLAND.-TWO Missionaries, one Schoolmaster. Annual Charge, 3401.

Proposed increase, two Missionaries, four Schoolmasters, Ann. Charge, 4607. - Population thirty thousand.

UPPER CANADA.-Twenty-four Missionaries, three Schoolmasters, Annual Charge, 48601,

Proposed increase, nineteen Missionaries, Charge, 38007.- Population twe hundred thousand.

LOWER CANADA.-Nineteen Missionaries, Annual Charge, 38001.

Proposed increase, eleven Missionaries. Annual Charge, 22001. Protestant Population, one hundred thousand.

Present Annual Charge, 21,400%.
Proposed addition, 10,6107.

INDIA.

CALCUTTA. Bishop's College, three Professors. Endowment for twenty Students. Eleven European Missionaries, six native Preachers. Annual Charge, 49001.

In addition to these Charges, there are other sources of expenditure in the endowment of Divinity Studentships in Nova Scotia and Canada, Donations in aid of Churches, Gratuities to Missionaries, &c. &c. &c.

REGULATIONS OF THE SOCIETY.

All persons making a donation to the Society of Twenty Guineas or upwards in any one year, or subscribing One Guinea or more annually, Clergymen subscribing Half-a-guinea annually, and all persons collecting not less than Five Pounds annually, become Contributing and Associated Members, and from them the vacancies which from time to time may occur in the Corporate Body will be filled up by ballot.

Contributing and Associated Members are entitled to the Annual Report and other publications of the Society.

• Six resident in the College at the date of the last despatches.

At an Ordination held at Raphoe on the 29th ult. the following Gentlemen were admitted to the Order of Deacons:Henry Cam, for the Diocese of Raphoe, and George Ashe, by letters dimisory from the Diocese of Derry. The following were at the same time admitted to the Order of Priests:- The Rev. Edw, Hamilton, Arthur Holmes, and Maiben C. Motherell, for the Diocese of Raphoe; and the Rev. Marcus M'Causland, Wm. R. Williams, and William Hughes, by letters dimisory from the Diocese of Derry,

The Archbishop of Cashel has presented to the Parish of Bansha, vacant by the death of the universally and deserv