his path, and thus has earned a title to the highest philosophic fame. The name of James Ferrier will, we doubt not, in the eyes of posterity, shine as a bright beacon among those rocks and shoals of existence, upon which the highest philosophic minds have hitherto been shipwrecked, and will tend to perpetuate the fame of our common country, so long illustrious among the nations of the earth for its pre-eminence in literature, in science, and in art.

LITERARY NOTICES.

The Jubilee Services of the Rev. John Brown, D.D., Senior Minister of the United Presbyterian Congregation, Broughton Place, Edinburgh, and Professor of Exegetical Theology to the United Presbyterian Church; held in Edinburgh. Edinburgh: A. and D. Padon.

THE Conclusion of a fifty years' pastorate is in itself by no means a common event. Usually, therefore, when this ripe term of service has elapsed, public notice is taken of the event, and from Dr Brown's high position in the United Presbyterian Church, his unblemished respectability of character, and his eminence as an expositor of scriptural truth, we are not surprised that much interest was excited by this appropriate and deserved tribute of affection and esteem. The volume before us embodies a sermon preached on the occasion by the Rev. John Cairns of Berwick, a discourse suitable to the occasion, but by no means extraordinary, but still not so discreditable to the author, as is the truculent and uncalled-for attack upon Professor Ferrier, written to serve a party purpose, and apparently with no other purpose than, by dint of misrepresentation, to bolster up Mr Fraser's attempt on the Logic Chair. There are also addresses from the congregations of Broughton Place, Rose Street, and Biggar, the respective scenes of Dr Brown's ministrations, and the addresses delivered in the evening at Tanfield Hall. The volume as a whole is interesting, and will be much prized by Dr Brown's congregation and his friends in general. It is pleasing to see ministerial excellence and pastoral worth thus attested; and differing though we do from Dr Brown upon several questions of ecclesiastical and civil politics, we yet join cordially in the wish so repeatedly expressed on occasion of this "Jubilee," that he may yet be spared for prolonged usefulness to the church and in the world,—that his may continue to be a green old age,-not without fruit.

A New Translation and Exposition of the Book of Ecclesiastes, with Critical Notes on the Hebrew Text. By Benjamin Weiss, Missionary to the Jews, Algiers, Author of "A New Translation and Exposition of the Psalms." Dundee: William Middleton.

VERY valuable hints may be derived from expositions of the books of the Old Testament, given by those who are necessarily familiar with the Hebrew idioms and modes of thought. Mr Weiss's knowledge of these renders his work a welcome addition to our stores of biblical research. The critical notes are ingenious and generally sound. The exposition,-the composition of which is by no means the chief excellence of this little volume, and on account of the faults in which Mr Weiss candidly throws himself upon the reader's indulgence,-is nevertheless marked by much correctness, and is throughout of a practical description. The book, as a whole, merits encouragement.

The Canongate, Ancient and Modern; its History, Remarkable Buildings, &c., described by a Resident. Second Edition. Edinburgh: Myles Macphail.

THE reminiscences connected with ancient Edinburgh are curious and interesting, nor is any part of it more fruitful in these than is the Canongate itself. Its old houses merit a historian, and the remarkable events connected with the district, when graphically described, must be suggestive of many very varied trains of thought. We can conscientiously assure our readers that they will find in this little work a complete epitome of all that most people care to know about this portion of "Auld Reekie." Long past scenes are recalled and graphically depicted. Each old house of note is specially mentioned, and the Abbey Church and Palace of Holyrood, the traditions of the Sanctuary, &c., have justice done to them. The "Resident," whoever he may be, has been at much pains in collecting and assorting his materials, and has very materially added to the value of the production by introducing, in connection with the ecclesiastical history of the parish, sketches of both the earlier and more recent ministers of Canongate,-the latter inclusive of the late Drs Stewart, Gilchrist, &c., and of Principal Lee of the University of Edinburgh. We recommend this publication to the notice and perusal of our citizens generally, and more particularly to those who have any connection with this part of "our own romantic town." Every Canongotian," we are sure, ought to procure one copy for himself, and at least another to circulate among his friends.

Peace and Truth. A Discourse delivered on the Day appointed for National Thanksgiving. By Robert Nisbet, D.D., Minister of West St Giles' Church. Published by Request of the Kirk-Session. Edinburgh: Moodie and Lothian.

A DISCOURSE very appropriate to the occasion on which it was delivered, and a good specimen of Dr Nisbet's ability as a preacher.

ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE.

Presentation.The Queen has been pleased to present the Rev. Donald M'Fadyen to the church and parish of Aucharacle, in the presbytery of Mull in the county of Argyle, vacant by the transportation of the Rev. Robert Stewart, late minister thereof, to the parish of Kilfinichen in the presbytery of Mull.

Presentation.-The Duke of Richmond presented the Rev. Alexander Cameron, Kirk-Micheal, to the Parish of Kingussie, vacant by the death of the Rev. Mr Grant.

Presentation.-Robert Dundas, Esq. of Arniston, has presented the Rev.

END OF TWENTY-FIRST VOLUME.

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