atical
monks, had for some years entertained unfriendly feelings towards the
Institution. The new emperor's Ukaz was published in 1826.

It is gratifying, however, to find that on the 14th of March, 1831, a
new Bible Society, exclusively for the Protestants in the Russian
empire, was formed at St. Petersburg, with the sanction of the present
emperor; and that the president is Prince Lieven, the minister for
public instruction,

"A protestant nobleman of true piety, who laboured in the cause
with indefatigable zeal, during the whole period of the
existence of the national institution."

We have been surprised and delighted to observe Dr. P. speaking of the
present emperor as

"Wise, energetic, and humane," "who has begun a reform in
the courts of justice;" "a man of penetration, energy, and
benevolence; who has already given many pleasing proofs of
his sincere desire to advance the spiritual interests of the
Russian people;" "the determined courage and wise management
of the young emperor," &c.--pp. 348, 389, 392.

Surely, then, we may hope the national Bible Society will yet be
restored.

The appendix contains seven sermons, as specimens of the style of
preaching among the Russian clergy; and the plates, illustrative of
the dress and amusements of the people, are from a collection of
lithographic costumes which the author brought with him from Russia.

1. _An Examination of the Practice of Infant Baptism, designed to prove
that it is inconsistent with the Principles of the New Testament:
respectfully proposed for the consideration of all those who are
desirous of a Scriptural Reformation of the Church; and who are prepared
to follow Truth wherever it may lead._ By a MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF
ENGLAND. pp. 123.--Hatchard.

2. _A Sermon on the Nature and Subjects of Christian Baptism._ By
ADONIRAM JUDSON, D.D., Burmah, p. 84.--Wightman.

Before assent is yielded to the result of any "examination," it is
important, besides cautiously considering the nature and amount of
evidence which has been adduced in its favour, to reflect on the
relative position which, as it respects the particular subject of
investigation, the examiner has occupied in pursuing the object of his
inquiry, and in relation to which he has now arrived to a conclusion he
is anxious--on account (as he believes) of its accordance with divine
truth--should influence the conduct of others. If it be undou