person than the reader, who, by his slovenly and indevout manner, had filled my mind with disgust instead of piety. Leaving the church with these sentiments, heightened by the omission of what I had hitherto considered as an incumbent's duty, and finding, on enquiry, that this was the constant practice on every Sunday morning, it will not, I am sure, create any astonishment, that I should not again visit the church, during my abode in the Isle of

"Eimeo, from the Harbour of Oluno, | my attendance, at being dismissed, with the Dec. 9, 1804" Sir, From the friendship rest of the congregation, at the close of the you shewed to the late king, my father, and communion service, without any sermon. the expence the English have been at, in I felt the greater regret at this disappointsending missionaries into these parts, for ment, from the hope, which I had entertainthe improvement of myself and ignoranted, of hearing a discourse from some other people, I am sure it will give you pleasure, to find it has not all been thrown away; as it has enabled me to address myself to you by letter, what I should have been incapable of but for those gentlemen.-The purport of my letter, is, to inform you that I am building a large schooner for the purpose of protecting myself and the English from a party of my rebellious subjects, who have frequently threatened me with war: for which vessel I am in want of two guns, a quadrant and compass; and as I have no friends but the English, to you I apply, Sir, for those things; and in return will assist any English ship that should happen to call here, with every thing my country affords; or if you please, should your place be in want of pork, will give you hogs in return.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your's most gratefully,

-

; but not willing to

make up my mind on a subject of such moment to the church in general, without fur ther enquiry, I learnt that the recto (who was the person I had heard read the service) had disagreed with his curate, (on what account I could not learn) and that, as he could not immediately dismiss him from his office, he had undertaken to qualify himself so to do, by reading the service himself for a POMARE, King. time but from whatever cause it might Harrington in March 1805, but as it could not the expiration of that period. For, were the Sydney. This letter was received by the arise, the effect will be to drive all piously disposed christians out of the church before be conceived to be the genuine production of an Otaheitan native, it was not then esteemed sacred office in a due and proper manner, his rector even mentally disposed to perform his worthy of remark: but the arrival of the Lucy removing every doubt of its being Po- bodily infirmities would in a great measure we doubt not the length of prevent him. Hence his necessity for emIn any office in common time elapsed since it was received has consi-ploying a curate. derably added to the advancement of this life, where a person is incapable of performfriendly prince, and to the credit of the gen- and another is employed who is competent. ing its duties, he generally waves the exertion, tlemen who devote their labours to the pro- If such be the practice in temporal concerns, mulgation of christian, and other useful how much more should it be observed in spiknowledge. ritual! - Such repulsive performance of church duty, empties churches and fills the A PRINCIPAL CAUSE OF THE PREVALENCE dissenting meeting houses and chapels. As a

mare's own,

OF SECTARISM ASCERTAINED.

To the Editor of the Literary Panorama. SIR, The prevalence of sectarism has called forth the observations of many writers, few of whom, however, (at least, of those whose remarks I have perused) have, in my opinion, traced this evil to its true cause.As matter of fact statements are generally better understood than argumentative reasonings, I shall relate a circumstance, the truth of which can, I venture to affirm, be corroborated by many hundreds of persons in this metropolis, to their no less disappointment and grief, than to my own.

While I was, with my family, at a celebrated watering place, during the summer, it was my wish to attend the parish church on the Sabbath-day, where I expected, at least, to have been gratified with the usual service; but judge of my surprise, Sir, on the first day of

a

proof of this to my certain knowledge, persons, who were never before inside chapel, not on the establishment, became frequenters of a chapel of another description · at this town, where, but a few years ago, no such chapel existed; but which now boasts a congregation of many hundred persons. To this place of worship I, with many others, afterwards resorted; not because I was a willing seceder, but because I was driven from the church by the bad administration of its duties! And that similar causes have produced similar effects on other persons, and in other places, is notorious. Having thus, Sir, pointed out the evil and its cause, I hope that those who have both the will and the power will provide a sufficient remedy, if not to correct the one, at least to remove the other. In which hope, I remain,

Sir, yours, &c.

A CHURCHMAN,

POLITICAL PERISCOPE. Panorama Office, November 26, 1808. THE PANORAMA has the honour, on the present occasion, of displaying a pair of pictures, the originals of which are not creatures of fancy, but authentic and undeniable realities. It is true, that to examine and compare these companions, we are obliged to look both Eastward and Westward; but we know that real connoisseurs will not grudge the ex. ertion of eye they require: and that from the power of comparison and contrast, the pieces will derive additional beauty and force. In what manner the hundred eyes of Argus were placed in his head, we cannot determine; but we are positive, that were he living at this day, and stationed between France and America, the prospects enjoyed by his Easternlooking eye and his Western-looking eye, might well excite envy in every other peeper of his Periscope, to whatever part of the world directed.

cluded without such assurance, an ironical composition, foisted on the world by some wicked wight, in which truth is concealed, as Friar Bacon concealed the discovery of gunpowder, by transposition of terms; or that by taking the speaker's expressions in their contrary sense, we obtain the true intent and incaning of the paper. We can also vouch for the fact, that the deputation of the legislative body, by having been kept fasting all the day on which this address was delivered, (and, some say, long before) performed their parts au merveille; and constrained themselves-not merely froni laughter, which the world has thought wonderful; but even it is said,-from grinning, or gaping This, however, we deem incredible, if any thing can be deemed incredible in such a deputation,.......

plication would have been à propos. Nevertheless, the French composition enjoys much advantage over the American, for had this been translated, or (as Mr. Jefferson understands French, having resided some years in Paris) had the original been presented to him, it might have been graciously received; whereas had the Trans-Atlantic been presented to the Gallic chief, the very aspect of the truths it contains would have terri fied him unto phrensy, if not into remorse, and then

We must in like manner avow our conviction of the authenticity of the paper that is dated from the Western Continent. Noman can mistake the one for the other, although If Buonaparte were intent on compliment the feelings expressed by this might, indeed, ing Mr. Jefferson, he has phrases ready cut have been transferred into the European, with and dried, lying by him, in the French the utmost truth; and if it had been " laid at tongue, the tournure of which gives it a the Emperor's feet," instead of the " Prewonderful pliability in expressing of marvel-sident's," there are those who think the apJous nothings. Or, if he choose to employ deputies in such an undertaking, he may defy the whole universe to produce greater niasters of the Hummery style, than are notoriously indigenous among the Great Nation. Some of them have acquired perfection by long practice. They began by scattering what they called energetic phrases among the sovereign peuple of the Fauxbourgs St. Antoine and S. Marcell they improved mightily, when called to celebrate, as in duty bound, the virtues of Robespierre, and the excellencies of the guillotine. Animated by the freedom then overflowing France, the boldest flights of former days became as current as assignats; and other nations beheld, with astonishment and despair, the labours of the giants, who piled Pelion upon Ossa, surpassed by the nighty heap of words upon words, phrases upon phrases, ingenious, insignificant, and inhuman, beyond the comprehension of mortal men: yet in nothing resembling the Janguage of the Gods on mount Olympus.

Yes, he would rage! Ye Gods, how he would rage!

We have cause to suppose, also, that both parties are extremely well aware of the great inferiority of America in the language of address: never will Buonaparte exclaim, "O, that my people could write like Mr. Jefferson's!"-while Mr. Jefferson may exclaim, again and again, "O, that my people would write like Buonaparte's!" To what shall we attribute this sensible difference of style?-to the refinements of the old world, not yet domiciliated in the new?to the "wisdom of ages" accumulated on the terri

Ah! reader, to such forms of expression, no English dialeer can do justice! How then can we characterise as it deserves, the present superfine-fine of Gallic-deputation-tories of the ancient French kingdom, now language addressed to the emperor and king, by his excellency the Count de Fontanes, the president of the legislative body, assembled by imperial command, in our loyal city of Paris, &c. &c. of which we now pre

the Corsican empire?-to the superior intelli-
gence infused by a rapid succession of revolu
tions, over that produced by a single revolution,
now almost forgot?This may be something;
but the real secret is, that one was conceived
in the spirit of those whose ancestors were
Britons: that it was composed in a language
yet current in the British isles ;—that~.

ONE IS THE PRODUCTION OF FREEMEN;
THE OTHER THE COMPOSITION OF BLAVES,

Compare Panoraına, Vol. II. p. 775, where will be found some account of his excel lency the Count de Fontanes; who, during the career of the Cayenne diligence and its drivers, was lucky enough to find an asylum in England, and to live upon its generosity, a generosity he repaid by abuse occasion. We are aware that commerce may be ally bestowed on this country since. He again exposed to depredation; but an embar was then a republican citizen-poet and lived in go surely cannot be the proper remedy for a garret in Panton-Square, with 40,000 origi- the evil. The rights of neutral trade are nal verses in his port-folio, or our memory certain, and cannot be secured by being fails us; he is now (by the creation of a abandoned. The path of safety is that of miscreant whom he then despised) Count honour, and the best security for peace, and de Fontanes! ...... President of the Cor- the rights which belong to it, as a preparasican's free legislature, and lives in a palace !tion for war. The uation that permits im

FRENCH ADDRESS.

all the inconstancy of opinions and of events.
-It is imperishable as the riches of our soil.
"If sometimes difficult circumstances render
new taxes necessary, those taxes, always pro-
portioned to that necessity, do not exceed the
duration of it The future is not devoured
before hand. We shall see no more, after
years of glory the state sunk under the weight
of the public debt, and bankruptcy, followed
by revolutions, open
an abyss in which
thrones and society itself are entirely lost.
"These miseries are far from us.-The
receipts equal the expenditure. he present
burdens will not be augmented; and you
give us this assurance at the moment when
other states are exhausting all their resources.
When you immolate your own happiness,
the happiness of the people occupies your
whole soul-It was affected with the aspect
of the grand family (for thus you call France,)
and though sure of its utmost devotedness,
you offer praes at the head of a million of in-

vincible warriors.

"It is with this generous design that you saw the Emperor of Russia. Hitherto, when sovereigns so powerful approached each other from the extremities of Europe, all the neighbouring states were in alarm. Sister and menacing presages accompanied their grand interviews. The two first monarchs of the world unite their standards, not to invade, but to pacify the world.

Sire, your majesty has pronounced the word sacrifices, and we dare say to your majesty, that word completes all your triumphs. [Amen!] Certainly the nation wishes no more than yourself for those sacrifices that would injure its glory and yours: but there was but one mean of increasing your grandeur, it was to moderate the use of it. You have shewn us the spectacle of force which subdues every thing, and you reserve for us a more extraordinary spectacle, that of force subduing itself.

all

"A hostile people, it is true, pretend to retard this last glory. They have descended upon the continent at the voice of discord and of faction.-Already you have taken up your arms to march and meet them already you abandon France, which, for so many years, has seen you but for so few days: you depart, and I know not what FEAR, inspired by love, and tempered by hope, has disturbed our hearts. Yet we know full well, that wherever you are, you carry with you fortune and victory. The country accompanies you with its regret and its wishes; it recommends to you her brave children, who forin your faithful legions. Her wishes will be accomplished-all your soldiers swear upon their swords to watch round a head so dear and so glorious, where so many destinies repose.→ Sire, the haud that has led you, from mira

AMERICAN ADDRESS.

portant rights to be wrested from its hands without resistance, invites aggression; and the spirit which can yield the right to navigate ocean, is prepared to give up the dominion of the land.

the

Highly as we approve of the disposition of our government to cultivate peace with all nations, we are satished that dependence ought not to be placed on the justice or generosity of any. itself formidable, becomes secure; and situated as the United States are, in the neighbourhood of the rich colonies and compopulation, and great resources for naval and merce of Europe, with a great and increasing military equipments, the world may be and England have disregarded our rights. taught to respect our power, although France

The nation that renders

Although we do not presume to give an exposition to the law which has delegated to the President the power to suspend the em bargo, yet we cannot forbear to remark, that the recent events in Spain and Portugal have materially changed the face of Europe, and, in our opinion, opened a new field for political calculations and mercantile enterprize. It is true, that all the circumstances attending the contest have not been explained

but enough has been known to satisfy the world, that Spain and Portugal are struggling for independence, and are endeavouring to resist the yoke which tyranny and ambition are endeavouring to impose on them. Enough has also been known to satisfy the American people, that Spain is fighting the battles of the United States, and that by this contest the tyrant, who, by perfidy has robbed Spain of her king and ancient government, and whose ambition has already imposed chains on a great part of the continent of Europe, is prevented from obtaining a footing on our frontier. Under such circumstances, the people of this country must feel a stronger interest in the contest, than can arise from the desire of commercial profit, and must look with impatience to the time, when they may be permitted to cultivate again the friendly intercourse of commerce with that country. Many of the productions of the United States, and which are now useless to ourselves, must be wanted to supply the people and armies of Spain, and may undoubtedly be shipped with equal advantage to both countries. It is also, in our opinion, a matter deserving of serious consideration, that whatever may be the issue of the contest in Europe, the SUCCESS OF THE COLONIES IS ALMOST CERTAIN; and it is not improbable, that the convulsions which now agitate so many nations, may produce an entire separation of America from the old world. The importance of such an event to the United States is obvious, and we entertain no doubt but that the true