Monthly Record. FOREIGN ITEMS. CUBAN REVOLUTION.—Its Close-Capture and Execution of Gen. Lopez.— Advices from Havana of Aug. 17, state that General Lopez, with about four hundred and fifty troops, had effected a landing, and the steamer Pampero, which brought them, had returned to New Orleans for more Americans. The Spanish steamer Haberno fell in with fifty-two of Lopez' men in four boats, off a place called Bahia Honda, forty miles West of Havana, and captured them. They were taken to Havana, Aug. 16, and shot the same day, and their dead bodies, it is said, dragged about by negroes, and then left to the mob. It is said that Lopez had cut off communication between Havana and the Spanish troops sent against him. By news received at New Orleans Aug. 19, we learn that Gen. Lopez had been successful in several skirmishes with the Spanish troops. From news of Aug. 20, we learn that the General made a stand at Las Pozas and Mariel after landing, and had two engagements with the enemy, in both of which he was victorious. The Spaniards are said to have lost eighty officers and three hundred men in killed and wounded. Advices dated August 23, state that the Patriots had possession of the country around Puerto Principe. One regiment, it was said, had gone over to Lopez. Advices from Havana of Aug. 23, state that the General was represented to be at the head of from 1,500 to 2,000 Liberators, in the vicinity of Havana. News of the same date state that he was marching towards Havana. It appears that the Creoles did not flock to Gen. Lopez' standard as was expected, and especially after the execution of the rebels at Havana. That cruelty seemed to strike terror through the island, and the friends of Lopez began to desert him. He was at the same time pressed into close quarters by the Spanish troops. At last he was entirely deserted, his followers having fled to the forests. He was hunted by blood hounds, and captured near Christobal, and sent to Havana, Sunday evening, Aug. 31, amid a jubilee of rejoicing and illuminations throughout the city.— At 7 o'clock the next morning (Sept. 1), he was brought out and made to ascend the platform, which was about fifteen feet high, on which was placed the garrote. He ascended with firm step, and appeared undaunted. He made a short address with an unfaltering voice, and closed with the words—“ I die for my beloved Cuba." He then took his seat, leaning his head against the post connected with the garrote. A band was placed around his neck, and by one turn of the screw his head fell forward, and he was instantly deprived of life. The invaders had several successful engagements with the Spaniards, and killed and wounded a large number. The remainder of the expedition are nearly all either killed or taken prisoners, one hundred and sixty of the latter have been transported to Spain. They could expect no better fate if captured by a despotic government, in such a desperate and foolish attempt. The Patriots in the mountains about Principe were still holding out, at the time of our going to press. It is evident that there is a great desire for freedom among a large number of the Cubans, and the time is not far distant, we believe, when the down-trodden, oppressed and enraged populace, will rise in their might, and scatter like chaff before the tempest, the minions of tyranny in that beautiful Island. ENGLAND. It seems that the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill has passed both houses of Parliament, by a majority of 263 to 46, received the royal signature, and become a law. Instead of being made more lenient, clauses were added making it more strin gent. The clause was added that the publication of any bull, brief, rescript, or other Papal document should subject the publisher to a fine of $100. Another clause empowers any informer, with the sanction of the law officers of the crown, to bring an action for a violation of the provisions of the bill. There was the greatest indignation manifested by the Irish members, who assert that they are determined to resist the provisions of the bill. AUSTRIA.—Great excitement has been created throughout Europe, by the promulgation of the Decree of the Emperor of Austria, setting aside the Constitution and proclaiming absolute rule. NAPLES.-Terrible Earthquake.--Advices from Naples of August 24, state that on the 14th more than fifty villages, in the province of Basilicara were almost demolished by a severe earthquake. Seven hundred dead bodies had already been taken from the ruins, and two hundred badly wounded. CHINA-Revolution.-Some time since a dangerous revolution broke out in that country, threatening serious consequences to the reigning dynasty. The pretended Emperor, it is said, is stopping at Linshau, in the department of Kwangsi, about 200 miles from Canton. He is reported to have gained a victory over 10,000 government troops. LITERARY ITEMS. THE COMMENCEMENT AT MADISON UNIVERSITY took place on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Three students and two candidates for the second degree, pronounced orations. An inaugural address was delivered by Prof. E. S. Gallup.Two Theological students also delivered addresses. Rev. Dr. Eaton addressed the graduating class. On Sabbath evening, previous to Commencement, Rev. Dr. Dowling, of this city, delivered the annual discourse before the Society of Inquiry. Wm. Tracy, Esq., of Utica, pronounced an oration, and William H. Burleigh, Esq., a poem before the Eonian and Adelphian Societies on Monday evening. Tuesday, at 10 A. M., the annual sermon before the Baptist Education Society of the State of New-York, was delivered by Rev. Robert Turnbull, of Hartford, Ct. Rev. S. D. Burchard, of this city, addressed the Alumni.The exercises, we understand, passed off very pleasantly. The degree of A. M. was conferred on thirteen in course, and the Honorary degree of A. M. on Rev. H. V. Jones, Rev. Amos Crocker, Rev. J. N. Murdock, and E. C. Johnson, Esq. That of D.D. on Rev. S. D. Burchard, of this city, Rev. J. L. Hodge, of Brooklyn, L. I., and Rev. Robert Turnbull, of Hartford, Ct. That of L.L.D. on Joseph H. Eaton, President of Union University, Tenn. We understand that $65,500 have been subscribed, as an endowment for the University, and we see no reason why it may not live and flourish. Let Rochester and Madison Universities go on and do all the good they can without contending with each other. NEWTON THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION.-This School of the Prophets celebrated its anniversary August 20. Dr. Hacket presided, and made the introductory prayer, after which nine young gentlemen made addresses, which are said to have been very creditable to the Seminary. Dr. H. presented the certificates, accompanied with very appropriate remarks. At the collation on the Institution grounds, interesting addresses were made in respect to endowing the Seminary, by Br'n. Sharp, Parker, Duncan, Swaim, Warren, Caswell, Sears, Chase and Granger. It seems that only $26,000 had been raised of the $50,000, proposed to be raised for the endowment of the Institution. It is surprising to the brethren in New-York, who have, within about eighteen months, raised, for their new University and Theological Seminary, nearly $200,000, that the numerous and rich churches in New England cannot raise their $50,000 fund for the oldest Baptist Theological Institution in the country. They can do it. The Boston churches alone could do it, should they engage in the work as it is their duty and privilege to do. It would be a disgrace to the denomination to let the Seminary go down. On Tuesday afternoon, previous to the anniversary, Rev. A. C. Kendrick, D.D., of Rochester University, addressed the Knowles Rhetorical Society, and in the evening Rev. Dr. Caruthers addressed the Society of Missionary Inquiry. The Commencement of the University at Lewisburgh, Pa., occurred Aug. 20. Seven young gentlemen graduated. Rev. Howard Malcom was elected President, Alfred Taylor Prof. of Belles Lettres, and Charles S. James Prof. of Mathematics. WATERVILLE COLLEGE, ME.-The Commencement of this important Institution occurred Aug. 13. The graduating class consisted of twelve. The literary Societies were addressed by Rev. Henry Giles of Boston. The honorary degree of A.M. was conferred on M. L. Bickford, of Richmond, Va., Rev. E. Knowlton, of Montville, Me., and Rev. A. Felch, of Bowdoinham, Me. The degree of D.D. was conferred on Rev. A. Wilson, of Hebron, Me., and L.L.D. on Hon. J. Hubbard, of Hallowell. Samuel K. Smith was elected to the Professorship of Rhetoric. CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE.-This standard periodical has recently commenced its sixth volume under favorable auspices. It has gradually risen, amid many discouragements, until it is now one of the most respectable and useful religious papers in the country. The Editors and Proprietors, Rev. Messrs. Wm. B. Jacobs & Heman Lincoln, have conducted it with dignity, decision, and marked ability. They are both good writers, and share together the labors of the editorial department. A Magazine, called the "North American Miscellany," has been laid on our table. It is full of entertaining articles, mostly selected from the current literature of this country and Europe. It is handsomely printed by Angell, Engel & Hewitt, 1, 3 and 5 Spruce-street, and contains fifty-six pages, with illustrations, for $1,00 per annum. MISSIONARY INTELLIGENCE. MRS. JUDSON, at the latest dates, had arrived safely and in good health in England, and is expected here very soon. REV. S. PECK, D.D., the Foreign Secretary of the Missionary Union, has gone to Europe, and intends visiting the several missions of the Society in that quarter of the globe. DEATH OF A MISSIONARY.-Mrs. Knapp, missionary at Akyab, died May 24, 1851, after an illness of two days. FRANCE. The mission is prosperous there. Mr. Foulon, of Lafere, writes May 9th, that thirteen were baptized the day previous in that place. Rev. J. M. Shaw and lady were set apart August 22, at Auburn, N. Y., as missionaries to New Mexico, under the auspices of the American Baptist Home Mission Society. GENERAL ITEMS. BAPTISM OF A PRESBYTERIAN CLERGYMAN.-Rev. Samuel W. Whitney, late a member of the Hanover Presbytery, was baptized by Rev. Dr. Dowling, of this city, on Sabbath, Sept. 7. We bid him a hearty welcome into the denomination. We understand that he is an able preacher, a fine scholar, and an accomplished gentleman. DEATH OF REV. W. T. Biddle.—We are pained to announce the sudden decease of this excellent brother. It is only in our last issue that we announced his ordination and recognition as a missionary to Burmah. He was seized, we understand, by a disease called the putrid sore throat, and thus suddenly ushered into the presence of his Maker. But we are happy in the belief that he was prepared for death, and is now in that land where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. He died at the house of Rev. Dr. Dowling, of this city, rejoicing in his Saviour. He was a fine scholar, a lovely christian, and would undoubtedly have been a valuable missionary. LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. UNITED STATES.-Lieut. Quimby, of the Third Regiment U. S. Artillery, has been appointed, we understand, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in the University of Rochester. Geo. M. Lane has been appointed to the Professorship vacated by the resignation of Prof. Beck, of Harvard College. Francis J. Child has been appointed to the Professorship of Rhetoric and Oratory formerly occupied by Edward T. Channing. Rev. Stephen Olin, D.D., late President of the Wesleyan University at Middletown, Ct., has recently deceased. Rev. Thomas M. Smith, D.D., has been appointed President of Kenyon College, Ohio, and Rev. Dr. Brooks, Professor of Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric and Pastoral Divinity. Rev. Mr. Chamberlain, President of Oakland College, Mississippi, was murdered about the first of Sept. last, by a student named Geo. A. Briscoe. The latter afterwards committed suicide. MINISTERIAL CHANGES. Rev. B. F. Hedden, of East Greenwich, has become pastor of the Baptist church at Phenix, R. I.; Rev. J. E. Owen, of Covington Institute, Ky., has become pastor of a new interest in St. Louis, Mo.; Rev. E. H. Smith, of Wallingford, Vt., has become pastor of the Baptist church at East Weare, N. H.; Rev. G. B. Bills, of Fairfax, Vt., has become pastor of the Baptist church at Moriah, N. Y.; Rev. D. B. Ford, of Newton Theo. Inst., has become pastor of the Baptist church in South Canton, Mass.; Rev. A. Armstrong, of Upper Freehold, N. J., has become pastor of the Baptist church at Lambertsville, N. J.; Rev. M. M. Dean, of Salem, Mass., has been appointed District Secretary for New England of the Am. Baptist Publication Society. REVIVALS. Mount Carmel church, Taylor co., Ky., 22 obtained hopes in July. Brownsville, Marlborough District, S. C., 15 baptized. Fayetteville, Ga., 31 baptized. Bluntsville, Ga., 16 baptized. Miami, Mo., 31 baptized. Rowe, Mass., 10 recently baptized. MONTHLY LIST. Deaths of Baptist Ministers. William S. Knapp, Canaan, Colum. co., Ordinations. D. W. Scott, Hunting Creek, Va., Wm. S. Blaud, Pocorone, Va., July 20. Alexander Hamilton, New Haven, Ct., Joseph C. Lemmon, Beverly, Canada South Hannibal, N. Y., Aug. 21. Dedications. James P. Montague, Flat River Union Towlesville, Steub. co., N. Y., July 17. Lester Williams, Russell, Mass.,Aug.20. L. J. Crutcher, Nashville, Tenn. Aug.29. Charlestown, Mass., July 26. Yonkers, (Mount Olivet church) N. Y., |