posted the British and French Brigades. These sustained the charge most heroically; there was scarcely an officer who was not either killed or wounded; their post was carried, and in the possession of the Miguelites for three hours. Why they did not pursue their advantages is not explained; but they did not: and, by this delay, they gave those brigades the opportunity of rallying, and, in their turn, becoming the assailants; which they did,

reinforced with a Portuguese detachment, and drove out the enemy, making many prisoners. Dom Miguel, whose loss in killed, wounded, prisoners, and deserters, is estimated at fifteen hundred men, has not since renewed the attempt.

RUSSIA. Lord Durham is reported to have completely failed in his negotiation with the Court of St. Petersburgh. A guerilla warfare is still carried on in Lithuania.

UNIVERSITY, ECCLESIASTICAL, AND PAROCHIAL INTELLIGENCE.

NEW CHURCHES.

ST. JOHN BAPTIST, LIVERPOOL.-The New Church of St. John Baptist was consecrated on Monday, October 1, by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, in presence of a crowded congregation. After the ceremony, the twin children of Lieut. Sarsfield, R. N. were christened after their Majesties, William and Adelaide.

SAFFRON HILL CHAPEL OF EASE.-The beautiful Gothic edifice lately erected on Saffron-hill, as a chapel of ease to the church of St. Andrew, Holborn, was consecrated on the 11th ult. by the Lord Bishop of London, in the presence of a very numerous and respectable congregation. A suitable sermon was preached by the Rev. Gilbert Beresford, the rector of St. Andrew's, after which a subscription was entered into in behalf of the funds of the infant school.

FREE NATIONAL SCHOOLS.-Schools capable of containing upwards of one hundred boys and one hundred girls to be educated on the national system have been founded by the Earl of Stamford and Warrington at Breedon on-the-hill. His lordship is lord of the manor, and defrays the whole of the expense of the erection.

BISHOP OF DURHAM'S LETTER.-The following is a letter from the Bishop of Durham respecting the conduct of certain of the clergy of his diocese, who thought proper to forward to him a memorial, pointing out some of the reforms they conceived to be required in the Church. The document will speak for itself. How it may operate on the parties to whom it is addressed is another matter. This, however, we may venture to assert,it would be a truly happy circumstance for the country and for religion, if even the friends of the Church could be impressed with the wise discretion, diffidence, and humility, which so eminently characterize this short epistle.

"REV. SIR,

September 7, 1832.

"As you have taken upon yourself to be the medium of communication to me from a certain portion of my clergy in Northumberland, it becomes necessary that I should address to you a few lines upon the subject.

"I cannot but exceedingly regret that any portion of my clergy, however well-intentioned, should think it expedient, at the present moment, to increase the public excitement respecting the Church, by agitating questions and bringing forward propositions, far more likely to embarrass its friends, and to encourage its opponents, than to produce any substantial benefit. An Ecclesiastical Commission having been recently appointed, and now in actual operation for the express purpose of investigating the revenues and other circumstances of the Church, it might have been expected that the clergy would see the propriety of at least suspending their judgment on those circumstances, until the result of such investigation might be made known. Most clear it is, that every judgment formed without reference to such information must be very liable to error, and can be founded upon no accurate knowledge of the case.

"I feel myself, therefore, precluded (were I even disposed to encourage these irregular and unauthorized movements) from expressing any opinion of my own on the various suggestions contained in the two memorials which have been sent to me. Those suggestions involve questions of such magnitude and importance with reference to our Church

Establishment, as require much more deliberation and discussion than can be expected from collecting the opinions of some few individual clergymen, imperfectly acquainted with the subject, and not possessing the means of obtaining the requisite information. Indeed, until better informed than I can yet be, I should not think myself warranted in giving a decisive judgment upon any one of them. For these reasons I most earnestly deprecate a proceeding which appears to me calculated to do much harm and no good; while at the same time it seems to cast an imputation of supineness or indifference to the spiritual interests of the community, on the part of those who hold the most responsible situations in the Church, which I believe to be wholly unmerited.

"It will give me much satisfaction if these few observations should have their intended effect upon such of my clergy as may have inconsiderately been led to the adoption of this measure. Their obliging expressions of personal esteem in the memorial addressed to me, I duly appreciate; and in return I desire them to accept my best wishes for their welfare, both spiritual and temporal. "To the Rev. John Sandford,

Vicar of Chillingham."

"I am, Rev. Sir, your faithful servant,
"W. DUNELM."

TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.

REV. ROBINSON ELSDALE.-We have great pleasure in stating that the Township of Stretford near Manchester, has just presented the Rev. Robinson Elsdale, one of the Masters of the Free Grammar School, Manchester, with a handsome silk gown, in testimony of "respect and gratitude for the zealous and successful discharge of his ministry." And we are gratified in being able to add that this is only one out of very many tokens of esteem and love which his pious and successful zeal has called forth.

REV. JOSEPH HARLING, M.A.—The congregation of St. Peter's Church, Birmingham, with a view to retain permanently the services of the Rev. Joseph Harling, M.A., have recently, on their personal responsibility, offered to that gentleman treble the amount of income which he has hitherto derived from the curacy. This very liberal proposition, alike honourable to the congregation and to their minister, has however been declined, in consequence of Mr. Harling's previous acceptance of the Head Mastership of the Free Grammar School at Chipping Campden.

REV. CHARLES SIMEON, M. A.-A very pleasing and interesting scene was witnessed in the Girls' National School, in King's-street, Cambridge, on Monday, October 1, on the occasion of a dinner, &c. being given by the Rev. Charles Simeon, to about 240 of his parishioners, to commemorate the 50th year of his ministry in the parish of the Holy Trinity, in that town, which period was completed on that day. After dinner a very handsome silver salver, purchased as a mark of esteem by the parishioners, was presented to the Rev. Gentleman by the churchwardens. On the same day a very elegant silver epergne was also presented to Mr. S. from a number of persons who form a portion of his congregation, but who reside in other parts of the town and vicinity: it bore the following inscription :-"To the Rev. Charles Simeon, M.A. Presented by numerous members of his congregation residing in Cambridge and its vicinity, as a token of gratitude for benefits received under his Ministry at the Church of the Holy Trinity, and of affectionate respect for the zeal and fidelity with which he has discharged his duties there for the period of fifty years. Oct. 1, 1832."

THE IRISH CHURCH INQUIRY-The following are the Commissioners of Ecclesiastical Inquiry:-The Primate, the Chancellor, Archbishop of Dublin, Duke of Leinster, Marquis of Downshire, Marquis of Ormonde, Bishop of Kildare, Bishop of Down, Bishop of Ferns, Bishop of Cloyne, Bishop of Derry, Chief Justice Bushe, Chief Justice Doherty, the Chief Secretary, Sir William M'Mahon, Dr. Radcliffe, Sir Henry Parnell, Sir John Newport, Sir Henry Meredyth, Sir Thomas Staples, the Provost, Dr. Sadleir; Stopford, Archdeacon of Armagh; Burgh, Dean of Cloyne; Lefanu, Dean of Emly; Bernard, Dean of Leighlin-J. C. Erck, Secretary.

DISGRACEFUL SCENE IN A DISSENTING MEETING.-A short time since, owing to some disagreement between the trustees of the Presbyterian Chapel, Gosport, and their minister Joshua Bryan, that chapel was shut up by the trustees. Shortly afterwards handbills were circulated through the town, stating that Mr. Macauley would preach there on the following Sunday in the morning and evening. In consequence of this,

Mr. Bryan also circulated bills stating that he should, by the advice of counsel, avail himself of his legal right to the pulpit, and preach there at the same time. After the latter bills had been circulated, the trustees applied to the magistrates for constables to attend to prevent any disturbance, which was granted. On the Sunday morning following, a large concourse of people were assembled in the High-street, opposite the chapel, long before the time appointed for the commencement of service; and on opening the doors it was found that Mr. Macauley (who had taken possession of the pulpit some time previous in order to secure it) was engaged in prayer, having four constables at the foot of the pulpit stairs to protect him. At the conclusion of the prayer, the clerk commenced giving out a hymn, when Mr. Bryan demanded to know by what right Mr. Macauley had taken possession of his pulpit. This gave rise to a scene of great confusion, several of the trustees calling on the clerk to proceed with the hymn, and Mr. B. still insisting to know by whose authority Mr. Macauley had taken possession of the pulpit. The trustees, however, commenced singing the hymn, which had the effect of preserving order for a short time; but immediately on its conclusion, Mr. Bryan, who had placed himself in a conspicuous place opposite the pulpit, again demanded of Mr. Macauley what right he had there, and receiving no answer, turned round to the congregation, and asked them whether he had not been duly elected their minister, and whether it was their wish for him to continue so, and for him to preach there that morning. To each of these questions the greater part of the congregation cried "Yes," accompanying it with cheers, and other demonstrations of applause, mingled with hisses and marks of disapprobation from some of the trustees and their friends, and repeated calls to the constables to do their duty. In fact the scene baffles all description, for even the terrific yells and thunders of the offended gods in the gallery of a theatre would lose by the comparison. The result was, that Mr. Bryan was apprehended after he left the chapel, and was bound, himself in 100%., and two suretics in 501. each, to keep the peace for three months.

We have no pleasure in filling our pages with such scenes as these, except as they prove the evils necessarily attendant on Congregational Dissent.

POPULATION.-Taking the counties of England, and classing them according to the density of their population, it appears that in two counties, having less than 100 persons on the square mile, each 100 marriages produced 420 births. In nine counties, having from 100 to 150 on the square mile, each 100 marriages produced 396 births. In sixteen counties, having from 150 to 200 on the square mile, each 100 marriages produced 390 births. In four counties, having from 200 to 250 on the square mile, each 100 marriages produced 388 births. In five counties, having from 250 to 300 on the square mile, each 100 marriages produced 378 births. In three counties, having from 300 to 350 on the square mile, each 100 marriages produced 353 births. In two counties, having from 500 to 600 on the square mile, each 100 marriages produced 331 births. In the metropolitan county, each 100 marriages produced 246 births.

ORDINATIONS.-The Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells intends to hold an ordination at Wells, on Sunday, the 9th of December next, and we understand the candidates, whose papers are sent in and found correct before the 9th of November next, are to attend at the Palace for examination on the Friday preceding the day of Ordination, punctually at ten o'clock.

The Lord Bishop of Lincoln's next ordination will be held at Buckden, on the 23d of December next. Candidates are required to send their papers thither to his Lordship

before the 10th of November.

The Lord Bishop of Oxford purposes to hold an Ordination on Sunday, December 23, The candidates are requested to send their certificates and testimonials to J. Burder, Esq. 27, Parliament-street, Westminster, on or before Saturday, the 10th of November.