MONTHLY CHRONICLER. STATISTICS OF ST. LOUIS. - The entire bonded debt of St. Louis, is $1,850,096, an increase over the amount published the 12th of March last, of $114,000. The property owned absolutely by the city, is valued at $2,899,340, more than a million above her entire indebtedness; and the property of citizens taxed within the city limits, $41,500,000. PORTLAND, in Oregon, has 20,000 inhabitants. There are four weekly papers and one magazine published there. KOSSUTH'S RESIDENCE IN ENGLAND.· We find the following paragraph in a London paper, in reference to the contemplated residence of Kossuth in that city: "It was his intention, with about forty of his countrymen, to reside temporarily in Belgium, and there quietly watch the progress of events in Europe. The sole reason why Kosland was the greater economy practicable in suth would have preferred Belgium to Engthe former country. The altered state of affairs in France has, however, satisfied him that the Belgian Government would not sanction his residence in Belgium at present; and, therefore, he has fixed on England as the place of his residence for a season. His course THE Ohio Statesman says that Catharine of procedure, we learn from one of his most Scholep, thirty-six years of age, and weighing intimate friends, will be to assume a passive six hundred and eleven pounds, is to be exhi-attitude for the present, on the assured belief bited in Columbus. She is a native of Ohio, and resides in Pickaway county. MRS. AMELIA B. WELBY, the poetess, died at Louisville, on Monday morning, the 3d ul timo. HON. HENRY CLAY first took his seat in the Senate in December, 1806, nearly 46 years ago. There were then but 17 States in the Union, and, of the then 34 Senators, it is believed that Mr. Clay alone survives. IT is said that Mrs. H. B. Stowe has already realized $3,500 by the sale of her exceedingly attractive and pathetic tale of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." EXTRAVAGANT. The pay of Louis Napoleon, as President of France, is twelve millions of francs a year ($2,130,000), which is about $192,500 per month, equal to $6,330 per day. So Louis Napoleon gets in four days more pay than our President gets in a whole year; his pay for one day is more than the annual salary of any of the members of our Cabinet. JENNY LIND came to America, pledged to give $150,000, to endow schools in her native country. Her objects were, to afford opportunities to girls of acquiring knowledge, to discharge efficiently the duties of wives and mothers, and at the same time to become imbued with the Christian spirit. Her pledge has been redeemed. The fast instalment of her munificent gift has been dispatched. that events are rapidly hurrying onward to a great crisis, both in Germany and Italy." issued by the French President, just before the meeting of the French Assembly, has disappointed those who hoped he would not be come a persecutor of Protestants. By that act, the President extends to religious and all other meetings those articles of the penal code which forbid meetings of more than twenty persons, without previous permission of the authorities, and punishes all who become members of "unauthorized associations." THE DOOR TO FRANCE SHUT.-The decree DEATH OF MRS. ADAMS. Mrs. Adams, the venerable relict of the late John Quincy Adams, Ex-President of the United States, died at her residence on F street, in Washington City, on Saturday last. HON. JOHN SERGEANT, of Pennsylvania, formerly a distinguished politician of that State, died in Philadelphia, on the 23d of April. RECIPE FOR A COLD. One tablespoonful of molasses; two teaspoonfuls castor oil; one and take often. -[Northern Farmer. do. paregoric; one do. spirits camphor. Mix, LETTERS FROM A FATHER TO HIS culties, which you never dreamed of while My Dear Son,-Now is the time to form your character for life; and, depend upon it, that it will be formed, whether you do it inten under the paternal roof. It is all-important, then, that you should be well guarded, and furnished with every thing necessary for your protection. You must now struggle for yourself; and it will depend entirely on your own conduct, how you will succeed in the world – whether you will sink or swim. Your deshands. You may succeed well in your busitiny is placed pretty much in your own ness - you may become wealthy and respectable- you may become useful to your fellow creatures, and an ornament to society; or you tionally or not. Every man must necessarily form some kind of character, either good or bad; and this, almost without exception, is done in the days of youth. Indeed, the character is formed much earlier than is generally supposed; so true is this, that we some-may fail in all these respects, and drag out a miserable existence- without money, without friends and without character-just as you now resolve on shaping your course of times fancy that we can see the man in the child; for, generally speaking, whatever the child is, the man is sure to be. By this I tion is given to the mind and character when conduct. You recollect the old saying, "Unus quis mean, that the seed which is sown in childhood, will spring up and bear fruit in manhood, and even in old age. Whatever direc-que est architectus suæ fortuna." This is true to the very letter; and it will hold good in regard to the acquisition of knowledge and respectability, as well as wealth and influence. "Every man is the architect of his own fortune." A teacher may instruct, but it is the boy that must learn. It is also true, that "nothing excellent is obtained without labor;" for "Nil sine magno vita labore dedit martalibus" is as true now as it was in the days of Horace. young, we are almost sure to keep it through life. How important is it, then, to have correct principles implanted in the mind at first, and to adopt such habits, as shall give a proper direction to our conduct when we come to mature age. to Now is the time, my dear son, for you form a character for industry, for honesty, punctuality, firmness, and whatever is praiseworthy and excellent in human nature. Your parents ever aimed at giving you proper instructions, when you were under their immediate care; but now, you have launched out for yourself on the wide ocean, to steer your way through life's tempestuous waves. You may be cast upon rocks and quicksands, and meet with dangers unknown, Industry is one of the best traits that a man and unthought of before! How important it can possess indeed, it may be called one of is, then, that you should have both a guide the cardinal virtues; for without it, no one and compass, that you might be able to steer need expect to succeed in any business, or your way safely-avoiding Sylla on the one gain the confidence of the community. Idlehand, and Charybdis on the other. But, drop-ness is at the foundation of almost every speping the figure, you will be thrown into every cies of wickedness. An idle hand is said to kind of society, surrounded with every kind be the Devil's workshop; for when a person VOL. III. NO. 7.-M. has nothing to do, he is always sure to be tempted to do wrong. Industry, then, independent of its being the surest road to wealth, is one of the best safe-guards against temptation. When a person is engaged in some useful employment, he has not time to do wrong. Every one, then, should engage in some useful business: it will be an advantage to his health, his purse, his morals and his reputation. Although some occupations are more lucrative than others, yet, in a country like ours, a man with health may not only make a decent and comfortable living, but even become independent, at almost any calling, provided he has habits of industry; but without this, he will not succeed at any thing. Acquire the habit of doing every thing well. This will add much to your character, and will be to your interest in every respect. Remember the old saying "Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well." Honesty is another trait in a man's character which is indispensable. Without it, no man can gain the confidence of the public. If a man is detected in a single act of dishonesty, it will blast his reputation forever. Make it a point, then, in all your dealings, to be strictly and conscientiously honest; and when your character for honesty is established, there is no danger but you will be patronized in your business. Punctuality is another trait which every man should strive after. You know how common it is amongst some persons-particularly mechanics - to disappoint people in their work. Nothing renders a man more unpopular than this, and he will soon lose the patronage of his best friends. good sense and judgment enough to determine on a right course of conduct, and then firmness sufficient to enable you to pursue that course, regardless of what the world might say or think to the contrary. Again you must be economical, if you would succeed in any business. We sometimes see persons in lucrative employments, masters of their trade, and making money almost as fast as they could wish, and yet, instead of laying up any thing, have scarcely enough to supply their wants. This arises froin the want of economy - they know better how to make than to save. The great secret of success in any business is to know how to keep money when you make it. Never be extravagant, nor spend your earnings unnecessarily; and yet avoid the other extreme; for there is no greater nuisance to society than the miser, who hordes up money, and has not the heart to use it. The Again-you should aim at rising in the world. I have no opinion of a person's remaining stationary in any business. mind of man was never designed to remain in statu quo it was made for improvement; and that man who suffers his mind to stagnate and rust, does not answer the end of his creation. I like to see a young man have an ambition to excel in whatever he undertakes. If a man is contented to crawl on the ground, and never try to rise, it is certain that he never will rise. Set your marks high, and then aim at them with steadiness and perseverance, and you will be almost certain to reach them. No man ever became great by chance -we must strive after it. " A youth who hopes the Olympic prize to gain, All arts must try, and every toil sustain." Firmness of character is another trait which should be established by every young man, in the very outset of life. You know A man, generally, will be what he aims at there are some who seem to possess no firm- being. Aim high, then, and if you fail in atness about any thing-they have no fixed ob- taining to the object of your wishes, you ject in view; and although they may deter-will have the satisfaction of knowing that mine on a certain course of conduct to-day, you failed in a good cause. You recollect they will change their mind to-morrow. It the old adage —“ Kick at the moon, if you is no wonder if such persons do not succeed. cannot hit it." Let others be content to grovel There are some, also, who have not fortitude in the dust, if they will; but as for you, do or firmness enough to resist a temptation, but you rise above the common level, and aim at will yield to the very first solicitation. How becoming eminent in your profession, and many hundreds of persons have been reduced useful to your fellow creatures, in every way from a state of affluence to a state of poverty, that you can. Improve your mind by readmerely because they had not the resolution to ing and observation, and then, at the end of say No, when asked by a friend to endorse for your course, you will have the satisfaction of him! I hope, my dear son, that you have knowing that you did not live in vain. If you should fail in one attempt, make another, and never be discouraged. Let your aim be upward and onward, and you will have nothing to fear. "Diligentia et perseverantia omnia superant." Learn to govern yourself. Get the control over all your passions and appetites. Cultivate an amiableness of temper and disposition. Treat all your friends with kindness and civility. Aim at making yourself useful to all, as far as you can. Have a mind of your own, and firmness to resist every temptation; and never, on any account, suffer yourself to be led astray from the path of duty. In this way, you may establish a character more durable than riches, and more valuable than every thing you could possess. Who knows but the world may yet claim you for its benefactor? Things as improbable have occurred. "Nil desperandum, Deo favente." Practice writing and composition, and try to improve your hand and your style. Practice writing letters to your friends, and see that you make no mistakes either in spelling, punctuation or grammar. I like to see young persons write a nice hand; and any one may do this, by taking pains. You will find nothing more improving than frequent composition. YOUR FATHER. P. S. - You will see that I wish you to practice your Latin a little, and not suffer yourself to forget it-it is worth remembering. A SERMON, its purer days, and then that life in the period of its degeneracy, clearly revealed its nature by many striking phenomena. The same remark applies to Christianity in all the phases which it assumes. These phases are determined by the peculiar theology which, from time to time, is received into the fixed and inward convictions of mankind. The true discovers itself as good, and the false as evil, by inevitable developments. "Even so, every good tree bringeth forth good fruit, but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit." The text, as thus explained, prescribes to this occasion a discourse of OUR THEOLOGY IN ITS Developments. The purposes of this argument do not require a discussion of our theology in its sources and evidences. Nor is it needful, in this presence, to expound its peculiar doctrines. These have been made widely known through its living disciples, its written formularies, its celebrated teachers of former generations and their powerful adversaries. Few intelligent persons are ignorant of the doctrines which its faithful disciples deduce from the Scriptures, even those touching the sovereignty of God and the dependence of the creature; his purpose as the cause, and his glory as the end of creation, sin and redemption; the imputation unto all of the guilt of the first man, our federal head; the utter corruption of human nature; the election unto salvation of a certain and definite number; their redemption by the vicarious obedience and penal suffer Delivered before the General Assembly of the Presby-ings of the Son of God; the work of the Holy 1851. Matt. vii. 17. -Even so, every good tree bringeth forth good fruit, but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. Spirit persuading and enabling them to accept of Christ; their justification by faith alone; and their infallible perseverance, secured by the immutability of the decree of election. These doctrines are further verified as of the substance of our theology, by its celeTHESE words of our Lord contain a pro- brated symbols. Our faith is held within the found and comprehensive truth. As the na- brief compass of the Lambeth articles; it is ture of the tree, whether good or corrupt, is stated at large in the Latter Confession of made known by its fruit, even so, the Master Helvetia; it is delivered systematically in the observes, false prophets may be detected. judgment of the Synod of Dort, and more accuThey come in sheep's clothing, yet, being in-rately defined in our own accepted standards, wardly ravening wolves, their rapacity inva- the Confession and Catechisms of Westminriably betrays itself. Now, we may give to ster. this maxim a wider application, and suggest that a religious faith, as well as a religious teacher, whether true or false, will develop by outward and significant marks all its vital peculiarities. The inner life of Judaism in Our system of doctrine is also identified closely in some things and substantially in the most, with the names of the illustrious men who, since the days of Paul and of Him, the greater than Paul, have been masters in this school of divine learning; even Augus- demnation that rests upon him with the imtine, Calvin and Edwards. We speak with puted sin of Adam, our federal head. Now, reverence, too, of Beza, Turretin, Owen, some may say that his understanding is Ridgley, Witherspoon, Bellamy and Chalmers; "howbeit these attained not unto the first three." Pe strangely perverted who accepts all these things as true; yet even they must concede that he who does in fact believe them, and believing feels their power, will realize the ideas both of guilt and of helplessness to the This faith is identified, still further, with the reputation of its great adversaries lagius, Arminius, the Jesuit antagonists of uttermost. This theology brings the sinner the Port Royal, the Tridentine Fathers, and face to face with his own inexcusable and Pope Clement XI. in the Bull Unigenitus. aggravated transgressions, and face to face, also, with a condemnation, from which, as touching man or angel, every ray of hope is excluded, and in which is mingled every element of despair. I may assume, therefore, that our distinctive principles are, for the purposes of this argument, sufficiently familiar to every intelligent hearer, and especially to the members of the venerable court in whose presence I am required to appear. This being assumed, I proceed at once to indicate some of the fruits of our doctrinal system. In the first place, it develops a peculiar type of spiritual life. The piety which has been subjected to the influence of our theology includes a deep sense of personal unworthiness. The man perceives that he has violated God's law in instances without number; so that he is by wicked works a sinner. Still further, he ascertains that his actual transgressions proceed from a disposition to sin inherent in his moral constitution, and that not only is his nature the source of sin, but its corruption is itself, like all the motions thereof, truly and properly sin; so that he is in that double sense a sinner by nature. He acknowledges, yet further, that he is wholly disabled to good and wholly inclined to evil; so that he is a sinner only. And finally, he confesses that this death in sin is an hereditary corruption conveyed to him from the first man Adam; so that he is a sinner of a sinful race. I spend no labor in showing that a conviction of sin fastened on the conscience by a sense of active, innate, total and hereditary depravity, must be most thorough and pungent. But our doctrines do not rest here. They impart to the piety of the believer the element of an undoubting faith. The Word of God, as expounded by our divines, exhibits the believer as chosen in Christ from before the foundation of the world; so that his salvation springs from the eternal purpose of God. It further declares, that the love of God has abounded towards him in a plan of redemption; so that the believer's safety is secured by the mercy of God. Going still deeper, he learns that an atonement has been made for sin by the vicarious and infinite sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that in this expiation he hath fully obeyed the precept of the law and exhausted its penalty, and now all law and all justice demand the pardon of the penitent sinner, so that he is saved from death by the act of God not only mediating in mercy, but judging in righteousness. Still further, this expiation relieves us from the condemnation we lie under, by reason of our actual transgressions, our evil natures and our relation to the sin of the first man; so that this is an abounding salvation. The Holy Spirit, moreover, regenerates and sanctifies God's chosen ones by his efficacious grace, and secures also their perseverance unto the end; so that it is a complete salva tion. Nor is this all. The kindred feeling of Now, if the believer comprehend these utter helplessness rests on his mind. He per- wondrous truths, if he rest his soul on the ceives that every one of his remembered sins unchangeable purpose of God, the finished deserves the wrath and curse of God for righteousness of Christ, and the renewing ever, and further that he can offer no atone- power of the Eternal Spirit, if he apprehend ment to a violated law. He is fully con- all this to be true, planting his feet firmly scious, also, of his absolute want of pow- there, he realizes the stupendous idea of saler to change his evil nature, itself being one vation by grace, and may raise the triumphmain ground of his condemnation. Another ant demands of the Apostle, "Who is he step brings him to a knowledge of the con- that condemneth?" "Who shall lay any |