THE LAST ROSE BUD. BY MRS. L. H. SIGOURNEY. THE child was radiant with delight, 'Twas the last wreath by summer wove, For Autumn's breath had chilled the grove. With aught of sadness fraught Say, did'st thou think how scon that head In silent earth would rest? A solemn covering o'er it spread, But for the buds that fade no more, Look, mother! where the seraphs soar, And raptured cherubim adore The God of boundless love. PERSECUTIONS OF THE WALDENSES. BY JOHN MILTON. AVENGE, O Lord! thy slaughtered saints, whose bones Even them who kept thy truth so pure of old, Who were thy sheep, and in their ancient fold Monthly Record. ARRANGEMENTS FOR 1852.-With this number of the Memorial (as will be seen by the Prospectus on second page of cover,) the duties of the present editor cease. After having conducted this work for more than five years, we can truly say that it has been a pleasant task. We only regret, that, in consequence of other duties, we have not been able to devote as much time to the Memorial as its importance demands. Still, we have been encouraged by its increasing prosperity, and we trust that it will not be considered as egotism, when we say that its list of paying subscribers is more than double what it was when we first became connected with it. We return our sincere thanks to our brethren of the press who have universally spoken to us words of encouragement and kindness. Pressing literary, as well as secular duties, have compelled us to yield our place as editor, though strongly solicited by the publisher to continue the relation still longer. We are happy, however, to announce to our readers that the publisher has secured the services of our respected and able brother, Rev. John Dowling, D. D., as the future editor of the Memorial. From a long and intimate acquaintance, we know him to be worthy of the distinction to which he has attained as an author, and of the entire confidence of the denomination, as a judicious, honorable, and pious man. His praise is in all the churches, and we cannot doubt that, with his efforts in its behalf, and with the co-operation of Bro. Z. P. Hatch, the energetic publisher, the Memorial will be far more prosperous than it hitherto has been. And now, in closing, permit us to bid our readers an affectionate farewell. If you are disciples of Christ, be faithful unto death, that you may receive hereafter a crown of life; and if any of you are yet in your sins be entreated to prepare to stand before that dread tribunal, to which we are rapidly hastening. O, let us so live that we may, ere long, meet in that better land where parting, imperfection and sorrow shall never come. FOREIGN ITEMS. ENGLAND-Louis Kossuth.-This distinguished patriot arrived at Southampton, England, October 23d, and was received with great pomp and enthusiasm. By this reception England has shown that she, like the American people, sympathizes with freedom, and should the time come when freedom and absolutism, armed, must contend with each other, she will join the ranks of liberty. That tremendous contest, we believe, is rapidly hastening on. Kossuth's companions in exile arrived at this port in the steamer Mississippi, November 10th. There are twenty-two Hungarian officers, five soldiers, and some of their wives and families. Kossuth arrived from England a few days afterwards and received one of the most enthusiastic and imposing receptions ever witnessed in this country. CANARY ISLANDS-Plague.-The pestilence which has raged so fearfully at that port, is not thought to be cholera, for it is very contagious, but it resembles cholera in the quickness with which death succeeds the attack. Mr. Torres, the American Consul at Palmas, and his family, with the exception of one child, have fallen victims. The panic and distress on the Island were inconceivable. The people fled before the destroyer, but it was in vain, and the roads were represented as covered with corpses. The fugitives carried the infection wherever they went, and the whole island became the theatre of terrible scenes. In two months over 6,000 persons died in the city of Las Palmas, and 18,000 in the whole island-one-fifth of the population being cut off. The loss MEXICO.-Revolution.-Attack on Matamoras.-Advices from Northern Mexico to Oct. 22d, state that a party of Caravajal's troops having been fired upon from Matamoras, they rushed into the city, and seized upon the Custom House, but were afterwards compelled to retire, with the loss of three men. of the Government troops in this skirmish is said to have been heavy. the United States troops had deserted and joined Caravajal's army. to October 30th, state, that the insurgents had gained possession of the western part of Matamoras after a desperate fight, and a loss of 150 killed and wounded of the government troops, and eighteen killed and wounded on the other side. Advices AFRICA. The Kaffir War.-Defeat of the English.-Dispatches from the Cape to September 12th, state that additional troops to the number of 10,000 men would be required to restore peace in the disaffected districts. The Bri tish troops had met with a severe repulse in the Kish River Bush, and disaffection was so extending that it was feared there would be a union of all the tribes to drive the white men into the sea. CHINA. The revolution of which we have spoken before, still continues. Great fears were entertained at Canton, in respect to the result. GENERAL ITEMS. FATHER MATHEW.-This Apostle of Temperance has left our shores and returned to Europe after having added to the ranks of temperance “ 600,000." It will be well if they all keep their pledges inviolate. THE EXPLORING EXPEDITION IN SEARCH OF SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.-This expedition set out about a year and a half ago, and one of the vessels reached this city, Oct. 1. They experienced many dangers, their vessels having beer frozen into the ice for nine months, but were unsuccessful in finding Sir John. They discovered, however, Aug, 27th, the graves of three of Franklin's crew. The inscriptions shewed that Franklin was there in April, 1846. They proceeded as far as Griffith's Island and then returned. LITERARY ITEMS. "Litera "Putnam's Home Cyclopædia," in six volumes. This great and admirable work is partly through the press. We have received the volume on ture and the Fine Arts," by George Ripley, Esq., and Bayard Taylor, Esq.; small 8vo. pp. 647. Also, “Tne Hand-book of Biography," by Parke Godwin, Esq., done up in the same style as the first volume; price, $2 00 each. In the first volume we find a complete, though compendious manual, giving the definitions and a variety of important information in respect to philosophy, theology, law, painting, music, &c. &c. It is copiously illustrated by beautiful engravings. The volume on biograghy is founded on Maunder's celebrated work. Most of the articles of that work have been rewritten and condensed, and the author has added a large number of biographies of distinguished Americans. We judge that it will have an extensive sale. "Hand-book of the Useful Arts,” “ Handbook of the Sciences," " Hand-book of Geography," and "Hand-book of History and Chronology" will close the Cyclopædia. The work will be richly worthy of a place in every library. A beautiful work is in press, called "Memories of the Great Metropolis," by Frederic Saunders. The interesting articles in the Memorial on that subject formed the nucleus of the work. The author has made extensive addit ons and will furnish an attractive 12mc volume of some 200 to 300 pages, illustrated with 50 fine engravings. It is written in a charming style, and will make the most attractive and useful guide-book to the localities of London which we have seen. “Elements of Analytical Geometry," by A. C. Church, A.M. New-York, G. P. Putnam. This able work preserves the spirit of analysis developed in the works of the celebrated French Mathematician, Biot. Determinate and indeterminate geometry are thoroughly considered and illustrated. Also, "Elements of Geology," by Samuel St. John. This is an accurate, thorough, and convenient manual for higher schools. It is extensively illustrated—an excellent work. SCIENTIFIC INTELLIGENCE. A GREAT ARCHEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY.-Mr. Alexander Humboldt, in a late Gazette de Spener, gives the details of a discovery made recently at Athens, of the identical edifice in which the sessions of the cclebrated Council of Five Hundred were held. Although as yet only one foot from the surface of the earth has been reached in the excavations, more than a hundred inscriptions, columns, statues, &c., have been found, which leave no room to doubt that the spot on which this famous building stood has actually been identified. It is thought to be the most important discovery of the kind which has been made for a long time. MISSIONARY INTELLIGENCE. LIFE OF DR. JUDSON.-We are gratified to learn that Rev. Dr. Wayland, of Brown University, has consented to write the Memoir of the lamented Judson. A better person, in our estimation, could not have been selected. Mrs. Judson will lend all of the assistance in her power to make the volume as complete as possible. AVA. It is gratifying to learn that the King of Burmah has signified his willingness that Messrs. Kincaid and Dawson should proceed to the capital, and reside there and preach the Gospel of Christ. LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. GREAT BRITAIN.-Wm. Nicol, F. R. S. E., a distinguished naturalist, died in Edinburgh, Scotland, October 2. UNITED STATES.-Rev. R. L. Stanton has been elected president of the Oakland College, Miss., in place of Rev. Dr. Chamberlain, who was killed by a student. Rev. Archibald Alexander, of Princeton Theological Seminary, a distinguished biblical scholar, died October 22. Rev. Dr. McClintock, editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review, has been appointed president of the Wesleyan University, in place of Rev. Dr. Olin deceased. James Richardson, an enterprising traveler, died at Ungurutua, Africa, March 3d, from exhaustion. REVIVALS. Island Creek church, Ga., 37 baptized. Fayetteville, Ga., 120 baptized in two months. Clarksville, Va., 24 baptized. Mount Hermon, Va., 20 baptized. Ellis' Meeting-house, N. C., 34 baptized. Forest Hill, Va., 30 baptized, recently. Mount Olivet, Va., 22 baptized. Bethel, Ga., 19 baptized. Providence, Ga., 13 baptized. Pea Vine, Ga., 23 baptized. Russellville, Ala., 12 baptized. Uclatubba, Miss., 60 baptized. Union Ridge, Bedford county, Ten., 25 baptized. Renselaerville, N. Y., 30 baptized, up to Oct. 30. MINISTERIAL CHANGES. Rev. J. Hubbard, jr., has become pastor of the Baptist church in Freeport, Me. S. Barrows, of Willington, Ct., has become pastor of the Baptist church in Wales, Mass. Rev. Z. Grenell, of Paterson, N. J., has become pastor of the Baptist church in Fairport, N. Y. Rev. J. P. Boyce, of Charleston, S. C., has become pastor of the Baptist church in Columbia, S. C. Rev. S. T. Griswold has become pastor of the Baptist church in Hamilton, Canada West. Rev. H. S. Dale, of Newport, O., has become pastor of the Baptist church in Warren, O. Rev. S. W. Whitney, (late a Presbyterian clergyman,) has become pastor of the Baptist church in Westport, Essex county, N. Y. Rev. N. Parks, of Pittsfield, has become pastor of the Baptist church in Perry, Pike county, Ill. Rev. J. Banvard, of Boston, Mass., has become pastor of the Baptist church in West Cambridge, Mass. Rev. W. M. Hopkins has become pastor of the Baptist church in Malahide, Canada West. Rev. C. W. Mulford has become pastor of the Baptist church in Holmdale, Monmouth county, N. J. MONTHLY LIST. Deaths of Baptist Ministers. Adolph Hune, Newark, N. J. Oct. 27. Christian Tomblin, Pendleton, Co., Ky., W. Leggett, Owasco, N. Y., Oct. 28. August 20, aged 69. Curtis Keneey, Waterbury, Ct., Oct. 29. Robert McNabb, Carthage, N. C., (mur-Jonathan Tilson, Hingham, Ms., Nov. 5. dered.) E. J. Harris, Waldoboro, Me., Oct. 7. Ordinations. George G. Gleason, Livingston, Essex H. S. Fish, Albion, N. Y., Oct. 13. 15. Carlos Swift, (late a Presbyterian,) Churches Constituted. Green Bay, Wis., Sept. 11. |