Mr. D'Ohsson is publishing the Biography of all the Sultans of Constantinople. This work he has drawn from original materials, obtained by his long residence in that capital, and his perfect knowledge of the Turkish language. The life of each Sultan will be accompanied by his portrait, copied from the original portraits, which are carefully kept in the Seraglio of the Grand Seignior.

Laborde, is about to publish, in 4 vols. folio, a Voyage Pittoresque in Spain, upon a plan similar to the other magnificent works of this nature, which have been published in France.

The following process is made use of for dying wool in the grease of a permanent blue colour, from the darkest to the lightest tint. Take four ounces of the best indigo, reduce it to a very fine powder; take twelve pounds of wool in the grease; put the whole into a copper, large enough to contain all the wool to be dyed. As soon as the requisite colour is obtained, the wool must be washed and dyed; the liquor remaining may be again used to produce lighter blues. M. Favieux asserts, that the colour is as beautiful and permanent as the finest blue produced by woad; and by this method it loses less in weight than if it were previously scoured.

Citizen Mechain, Member of the National Institute and of the Board of Longitude, discovered on the 28th ult. about nine in the evening, a new Comet in the Constellation of Serpentarius. It was some degrees below two nebulous stars, which are on the left side of that figure, and near the equator. He determined the position of it, and found that it was rising very rapidly towards the north: he continued to observe it on the following days. The light of this star did not appear to him to be sensibly increased. Its nucleus does not become more brilliant, and the nebulosity which surrounds it does not become extended. The first and last observations which Citizen Mechain reported. to the Institute, on the 2d inst. are, mean time 9h. 24 deg 6 min. right ascension 249°. 18 deg. with declination 6 h. 11 deg. 31 min. It may be remarked, from the present position of this Comet, that its distance from the sun is necessarily greater than that of the sun from the earth. It rises towards the North Pole, following the left side of Serpentarius, and the opposite side of Hercules. Though it is visible only by a tele

scope, it may be observed as long as its light does not become fainter.

GERMANY.

The last Leipzig fair was attended by upwards of 36,000 foreigners, among whom it is computed that there were 13,000 Jews.

The grand project of uniting the Danube to the Adriatic Gulf, is in full activity; and the canal from Vienna to Trieste, is reported to be more than three-fourths completed. PRUSSIA.

M. Achard has lately announced, that he now has on his estate, in Silesia, a manufactory capable of furnishing daily, during the six winter months, 400lbs. of sugar from beet root. He adds, that he makes use of a new process, and invites public inspection. RUSSIA.

Great efforts are making for the promotion of the interior trade of the Empire, by opening a communication by canals between the White and Black Seas, and between the Baltic and the Caspian.

The manufacture of sugar from beet root is carried on with success Messrs. Jegor Blan Kennagel and Jakow Jessipo, have proved, by their establishment in the government of Moscow and Circle of Swenigorod, that by the usual process, sugar may be procured cheap, and equal in quality to common sugar. These gentlemen have presented a sample to the Emperor.

The Emperor of Russia has purchased, for 28,000 roubles, the Physical and Astronomical Cabinet of the Count de Buherlin, and presented it to the Academy of Medicine, at Petersburgh.

The Emperor Alexander, by a new Ukase, cautions the Russian booksellers not to sell any productions in the least of an immoral or irreligious purport, nor any publication discussing the political measures of governments.

EAST INDIES.

NORTH AMERICA.

SERMONS.

A SERMON before the House of Commons, on the late Thanksgiving day. By W. Vincent, D. D.

A Thanksgiving Sermon on the Peace. By the Rev. J. Clarke, LL. B.

By

A Thanksgiving Sermon on the Peace. the Reverend R. Taprell, Barnstable, 4to. Sermon before the Stamford Lodge of Odd Fellows, June 14. By the Rev. R. L. Carr, Chaplain to Earl Clanwilliam, and to Lord Mendip, 4to.

A Sermon preached at Blackfriars Church, June 8, 1802, before the Society for Missions to Africa and the East, &c. By C. Simeon, M. A. F. K. C. Cambridge, with the Report of the Committee, &c. 8vo.

Christian Zeal: a Sermon preached at the Scots Church, London Wall, May 30, 1802, before the Correspondent Board in London, of the Society in Scotland for propagating Christian Knowledge. By J. Hughes, A. M. 2d edition, corrected (without the Appendix.)

THEOLOGY.

Discourses on the Jewish and Christian Dispensations. By W. Craven, D D. Master of St. John's College, Cambridge. 2d Edition.

Wells's Geography of the Old and New Testament. New Edition. 2 vols. 8vo.

A Letter to a sound Member of the Church: with a Supplement, containing Remarks on the Christian Observer, &c.

Navigation Spiritualized; or, a New Compass for Seamen, consisting of thirty-two points of Pleasant Observations, Profitable Applications, and Serious Reflections, &c. By the Rev. John Flavel. New edition, 24mo.

A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, adapted to the state and condition of all orders of Christians. By W. Law, A. M. The 14th edition corrected; to which is added some account of the author, and a List of all his works, large print, 8vo.

A Short History of the Ancient Israelites, with an account of their manners, customs, laws, polity, religion, sects, arts, and trades, division of time, wars, captivities, &c Writ ten in French by the Abbe Fleury, and translated by Mr. Farneworth, much enlarged from the Apparatus Biblicus of Pere Lamy, and corrected and improved throughout by A. Clarke, in 1 vol. crown 8vo.

A Commentary on the Revelation of Saint John. By the Rev. E. W. Whitaker, 8vo. boards.

Zion's Pilgrim. By Dr. Hawker. New edition, (fine wove paper) 8vo.

Zion's Warrior; or, the Christian Soldier's Manual. By Dr. Hawker, 8vo. and 12mo. Theological Dictionary. By C. Buck. Vol. 1. The exceeding Riches of Grace advanced in the Deliverance of Sarah Wright from a State of Despair. By H Jessey.

Faith promoted, and Fears prevented, from a proper view of afflictions. By J. Young, of Edinburgh.

Mr. Fuller's Letters to Mr. Vidler on the doctrine of universal salvation, 8vo.

Converse with God in Solitude. Written by R. Baxter, and abridged by J. Fawcett. Third edition.

A Critical and Practical Elucidation of the Common Prayer. By J. Shepherd, M. A. Minister of Pattinwich. Vol. II. 8vo.

A Sketch of the Denominations into which the Christian World is divided. By John Evans, A. M. 7th edition.

A Token for Children educated in Sunday Schools; containing an account of the happy Death of Ann Tolleth.

The Assembly's Catechism paraphrased in Verse. 2d edition. By Joseph Whitehouse.

MISCELLANIES.

Willich's Domestic Encyclopædia, illustrated by 28 engravings and 100 wood cuts, 4 vols. 8vo.

General Biography. By Dr. Aikin, Rev. T. Morgan, Mr. Nicholson, and others, Vol. III. 4to.

Synoptic Tables of Chymistry, intended to serve as a summary of the Lectures delivered on that science in the public schools at Paris. By A. F. Fourcroy, Member of the National Institute of France, &c. Translated by W. Nicholson. Folio.

Bible Stories. By W. Scofield. Two small vols.

Esop's Fables, with instructive Applications from Dr. Croxall, with 111 plates.

Lessons for Children of three or four years old. By Mrs. Somerville, in two vols.

The First Part of Progressive Instructions in Reading, Grammar, and Geography, adapted to the capacities of children from the age of three to eight or nine years. By Mrs. Wilmshurst.

New Pocket Dictionary, Italian and English, and English and Italian. By C. Graglia. New edition, square 12mo.

A Compendious Treatise on Modern Education. By the late Joel M'Cringer, D. D. with characteristic and illustrative designs, by J. B. Willyams, Esq.

An Epitome of the English Grammar, chiefly for the use of Young Ladies, to which are annexed the Elements of Composition, 12mo.

The History of Great Britain, on a new plan, with engravings. By R. Henry, D. D.

12 vols. 8vo.

The State of Europe before and after the French Revolution. By F. Gentz, Counsellor to his Prussian Majesty. Translated by J. C. Herries, Esq. 8vo.

Review of Public Affairs since the Commencement of the present Century.

A Relation of Circumstances which occurred in Lower Germany during the Revolution, &c. By G. Greene, 8vo.

The Young Algebraist's Companion; or, a New and Easy Guide to Algebra. By Daniel Fenning, a new edition; to which is added, 38 select Problems, with their Solutions, &c. By W. Davies, 12mo.

Treatise on curing the Watery Head of Children; with instructions on Nursing. By W. Rowley, M. D.

Facts, and some Arguments, to shew that

the public decision respecting the Cow Pox should be suspended. By T. Lee, 8vo.

A New Mode of Conducting the Corn Markets, with a plan to put a stop to Monopoly in Provisions. By J. Sayers of Bath.

Eighteenth Report of the Society for Bettering the Condition of the Poor, to complete

Vol. III.

Lady Rachel Russell's Letters. Sixth edition, 3 plates.

An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of Emigration from the Highlands and Western Islands of Scotland; with Observations on the means to be employed for preventing it. By the Rev. A. Irvine, 8vo.

Elements of General Knowledge, introductory to useful Books in the principal branches of literature and science. With lists of the most approved authors. Designed chiefly for the Junior Students in the Universities, and the higher classes in schools. By Henry Kett, B. D. Fellow and Tutor of Trinity College, Oxford. Two vols. 8vo.

Concise Statement of the Nature and Consequences of the restriction of paying specie at the Bank By a merchant.

The Philosophy of Rhetoric. By G. Campbell, D. D. Two vols. 8vo. 2d edition. The Principles of Morality. (Deistical) By G. Ensor, Esq.

Fragments of Letters and other Papers, written in different parts of Europe, at sea, and on the Asiatic and African coasts, at the close of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century.

A Miscellany, containing a Letter to a Dignitary of the Church, &c. By Mr. Marson de Heoze.

A Discourse chiefly to Parents, on the Duty of inoculating for the Cow Pox. By the Rev. L. Booker, LL. D.

Thrale's Complete Family Brewer; containing directions for brewing good strong ale, porter, table beer, &c. to which is added an appendix, containing the art of making British Wines, directions for choosing good hops, malt, brewing vessels, &c 8vo.

Critical Inquiry into the Moral Writings of Dr. Johnson. To which are added, Humorous Dialogues between Boswell and Johnson in the Shades, 8vo.

Jones's edition of Dr. Watts' Logic. To which is added, A Sketch of the Life of the Author, with a Portrait, 32mo.

Thomson's Seasons, new and elegant edition, with a Critical Essay, and the Life. By the Rev. J. Evans, A. M. with 9 engravings, foolscap 8vo.

The Pleasures of Solitude, with other poems. By P. L. Courtier.

Elegy to the Memory of the late Duke of Bedford. Written on the Evening of his Interment. By Mrs. Opie, 4to.

The Illiad and Odyssey of Homer. Translated by the late W. Cowper, LL. D. Esq. Second Edition, with Alterations and Notes by the Translator. Published by J. Johnson. Four Vols. 8vo.

Account of the English Colony in New South Wales. To which are added some Particulars of New Zealand, &c. By Lieutenant Colonel Collens, 4to. Illustrated with Plates.

Travels through the Southern Provinces of the Russian Empire, in the Years 1793 and 1794. Translated from the original German of Professor Pallas, Counsellor of State to the Emperor of Russia, Member of the principal Literary Societies of Europe, &c. Embellished with numerous Plates and Maps, mostly coloured, illustrative of the Manners, Dress, and Customs of the various Tartar Nations, and of different Subjects relative to the Natural History and Antiquities of a Tract of Country, extending several thousand Miles in length, and never before described, Vol. 1. 4to.

Travels in Italy. By the Abbe Barthelemy,

8vo.

A Journey from Edinburgh through Part of Scotland. By Alexander Campbell, Esq. Two Vols. 4to. with 44 Engravings.

Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt, in Company with several Divisions of the French Army, during the Campaigns of General Bonaparte in that Country. By Vivant Benon. Translated from the French by E. A. Kendal, Esq To which is prefixed, a genuine History of the Invasion of Egypt, from the Departure of the French Fleet from Toulon, to the Surrender of Alexandria to the Army commanded by Lord Hutchinson. Two Vols. 8vo.. with Plates.

Travels in the Crimea: a History of the Embassy from Petersburgh to Constantinople, in 1793. By a Secretary to the Russian Ambassador, 8vo.

A Voyage up the Mediterranean in his Majesty's ship the Swiftsure, one of the Squadron under the command of Lord Nelson. With a Description of the Battle of the Nile, on the 1st of August, 1793; and a Detail of Events that occurred, subsequent to the Battle, in various parts of the Mediterranean. By the Reverend Cooper Williams, A. M. late of Emanuel College, Cambridge, &c. Chaplain of his Majesty's Ship the Swiftsure; and Domestic Chaplain to the Earl of St. Vincent, 4to. With a Map, and 42 Engravings.

MISSIONS OF THE UNITED BRETHREN.

(Continued from p. 540)

The Mission among the Hottentots at Bavian's-Kloof appears to be in a more

flourishing state than any which has yet been mentioned. During the year 1801, thirty-six persons were baptized, thirty-two were added to the candidates

for baptism, and five admitted to the Lord's Supper. On the whole the congregation has had an increase of twenty persons, consisting, on the first of January last, of 352 men, women, and children, beside 306 adults, and 237 chil dren, who receive particular instruction at school, and about 100 more, who have leave to live in the town. "As a family," they add, "have we lived in peace, and the Lord has dwelt among us." We extract a few particulars from the Journal of the Missionaries for the gratification and edification of our readers, who, we doubt not, will feel in common with us great satisfaction in considering that so many of these poor Hottentots, on whose mind, reasoning from commonly received maxims, we should have despaired of seeing the preaching of the Gospel produce the smallest impression, have been made partakers of the grace of the Gospel, and are now walking worthy of the Christian name. "We informed an old Hottentot woman who had long ago begged to be baptized, that her request should be granted on the next prayer day. She was so overcome with joy that she immediately fell on her knees in her hut, and with many tears thanked God that He had heard her prayers in her old age, and in mercy numbered her with his people. As six of our people were to be admitted candidates for baptism, and four others to be baptized, we informed them of it in a solemn manner, and spoke earnestly with them all, particularly with those to be baptized, of the value of the privilege to which they were called, to know Jesus as their Lord and Redeem. er; exhorting them to devote themselves anew with soul and body unto Him, who had purchased them with his own most precious blood, that through his grace they might be enabled to renounce the devil and all his works, and follow Christ alone in the regeneration. Such a notification always creates great emotion among our people.

During this week we spoke with each of the communicants with much satisfaction. Those who were soon to be baptized came to tell us, that they had no other wish but to live to God alone in the world, and to follow the ways of Jesus."

The five abovementioned persons and three children were baptized, one man and one woman were re-admitted, and the communicants partook of the Holy Sacrament in the evening. We and our people were truly refreshed and enlivened by the blessings we received this day, which words fail to describe. It is on such occasions, that all of us, and even strangers feel, that the Lord is truly present here, and with all our defects Christ, Observ. No. 9.

and poverty, owns this congregation as his flock, gathered by his spirit in a remote region of the earth, and from amongst a nation, naturally one of the most ignorant and benighted."

"We cannot leave unnoticed, that for some time past, the candidates, baptized, and communicants, have, of their own accord, begun to take short walks on Sunday evenings to the mountains, during which they converse about what they have heard at Church. One of the Missionaries walking out on the 16th, met a party of Hottentots. He inquired whither they were going? They answered, they were walking towards the mountain with a view to be alone, and converse together. "What are you conversing about ?" "We are talking about the great mercy God has shewn us, in making us acquainted with His love, even to such wretched creatures as we Hottentots are, and in sending us teachers, to tell us what He has done for us. And we were speaking of those dark times, when we knew nothing of God and of our Saviour and Ulis word, and that we are not worthy to experience such grace and favour as is now bestowed upon us, especially as we are yet so disobedient and ungrateful, &c."

"A great many of our people came home to celebrate Christmas here. Many farmers also arrived, and several Englishmen, who distinguished themselves by their orderly and devout conduct. They all knelt down with us and our Hottentot congregation, when we adored our incarnate God and Saviour; but the African Christians thought proper to remain sitting. Above 100 white strangers, besides Hottentots and slaves, joined us on the 25th, and were attentive hearers at the forenoon's service. Most of our people being at home, our Church was well filled. In the evening, many of them set out on their return, declaring their gratitude to God for the blessing enjoyed on this occasion. It is worthy of remark, that some of the farmers present have a journey of six days out and home; but, according to their own expression, they think it worth all the trouble to come hither to hear the word of God.”

"Mittage Moll, a young widow, bemoaned the recent loss of her husband; "Ah," said she, whilst I had him, we could converse with each other about the state of our souls, and repeat what we had heard at the church! Now I sit alone, with my poor baby at my breast, and have no one to speak to, and my greatest suffering is that I can very seldom come to Church and hear the sweet words of the Gospel, &c."

"One waggon after the other arrived, filled with visitors, who meant to close the year with us. About eighty whites were present, some from a distance of three days journey, besides a great number of Hottentot strangers and slaves, who had obtained leave from their masters to go to Church. Late in the evening Mrs. Tennis, with five persons in her company, arrived from Zoete Melk's Valley. Most 4 I

of the visitors called to see us, and one of them, who lives near the Cape-town, was particularly desirous to become acquainted with every thing, relating to this establishment. He expressed his astonishment at the order and decency which prevailed, not only at Church, but throughout the whole town; at the devout attention, and melodious singing of the Hottentot congregation, &c. Others also declared their great satisfaction, and called upon God to bless the work of his own hands. In the evening at eight, the service began, and at half after eleven we met to close the year, with hearts filled with thanks and praise to our gracious God and Saviour whose mercies have been daily new.

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Him we commend ourselves and our Hottentot congregation with all the children of God on earth, yea the whole poor human race; craved his forgiveness for our many faults; and besought Him, that He would also in future accompany our testimony of His love to sinners, and the word of His cross, with power and demonstration of the spirit, and deliver yet many thousands in this country from sin and death, by the power of His precious blood. Though such a crowd had assembled here to-night, not the least disorder took place*.

It is with particular pleasure we learn, that General Dundas, the Governor at the Cape, has afforded all possible protection and encouragement to the Missionaries:

In the Island of Antigua, the brethren's congregations are stated to con

See an extract from Barrow's Travels, inserted in our number for June, p. 361, in

confirmation of this statement.

The above account brings forcibly to our recollection, the exclamation of a truly Chris

tian poet, on a similar occasion. "Here see the encouragement Grace gives to Vice,

The dire effect of Mercy without price!

What were they? What some fools are made by art

They were by nature-Atheists head and

heart.

What are they now? Morality may spare.
Her grave concern, her kind suspicions there:
The wretch who once sang wildly, danc'd
and laugh'd,

And suck'd in dizzy madness with his draught,
Has wept a silent flood, revers'd his ways,
Is sober, meek, benevolent, and prays;
Feeds sparingly, communicates his store,
Abhors the craft he boasted of before,
And he that stole has learn'd to steal no

more.

Well spake the prophet, let the desert sing, Where sprang the thorn, the spiry fir shall spring;

And where unsightly and rank thistles grew, Shall grow the myrtle and luxuriant yew!"

COWPER.

By letters received from Canton it would appear, that the Emperor, by an edict, has permitted the residence of the Roman Catholic Missionaries, in any part of his dominions, within twenty miles of the court. Some thousands of children are said to have been bapand a few adults to have openly protized in the course of a few months, fessed the Christian Faith. How much

is it to be regretted that, while the Anti

christian Church of Rome thus compasses sea and land to make proselytes, the Church of England should be so supine and inactive as not to have made as yet a single effort for the propagation of genuine Christianity in the vast empire of China, where nearly one third of the human race are perishing for lack of knowledge. We trust that. this impressive consideration will not be without its weight in the deliberations of the venerable society in Bartlett's Buildings.

SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF

VICE.

This society, which we understand to be now composed of near four hundred respectable characters, many of them of rank and distinction, has publicly announced its intention of enforcing a better observance of the sabbath, by giving effect to the laws now in existence for that purpose. It is with much pleasure we look forward to the effects which may be expected from the praiseworthy exertions of a society so respectably constituted; and we trust that sim