after day, by the light that enters the grated window, they chip dyestuffs for the colouring of carpets and rugs. Others still occupy by fifties and hundreds, more extensive apartments, engaged in spinning and weaving, and the mechanical arts. Amongst them we recognised a man, whose eye bespoke uncommon intelligence; we accosted him, and, to our surprise, he could speak English. He was a Frenchman, -had been a sailor-visited America and the West Indies, and somehow had wandered to Copenhagen, where, having committed murder, he is confined for life. A few words to him about the bible, and prayer, and his soul, caused the tear to start, and lip to tremble. Oh, he was not made for such a place! There is something in that noble countenance, over which the dark tresses hang, that tells of better things. That silent tear-drop, although it rolled from a murderer's eye, revealed a soul within. We could but send a prayer to heaven, that his heart might be touched by the Spirit of grace, and that his life might be consecrated to the service of religion.'

CELEBRATED STATUES.

Reference has been made, in the above article, to some of those ancient specimens of art which have come down to modern times, and from which later artists have taken their first and finest copies The following are the more celebrated statues still extant :

The bronze equestrian statue of MARCUS AURELIUS, found in the pontificate of Sextus IV. on the Cœlian Hill, near the present church of St. John Lateran, and the Scala Santa :-the TORSO OF HERCULES, found near Pompey's theatre, about the close of the fifteenth century,-the HERCULES FARNESE, with the group of Dirce, Zethus, and Amphion, excavated among the ruins of the baths of Caracalla about the middle of the sixteenth century,-the HERCULES and TELEPHUS, dug up near the same spot as the Torso, and about the same time,—the ANTINOUS, or Mercury, found on the Esquiline Hill, in the reign of Paul 111.—the DYING GLADIATOR or "marmillo expirans," now considered as a wounded soldier, discovered in the gardens of Sallust on the Quirinal Hill,-the MELEAGER, discovered according to Aldrovandi, near the Porta Portese, in the reign of Paul III.,-the DISCOBOLI, or Athletæ, in different attitudes, with quoits, found in the ruins of the Villa Hadriania at Tivoli, and at a place called Columbaro, on the Appian way,-the groups of NIOBE and LAOCOON, the latter of which was discovered among the ruins of the baths of Titus, in 1506,—the APOLLO DI BELVIDERE, taken from under the ruins of the palace of Nero, at Antrium, during the reign of Paul v., 1605-1621,—the VENUS OF THE CAPITOL, found near St. Vitali, between the Viminal and Quirinal hills, in the last century,—and, finally," the statue that enchants the world," the VENUS DE MEDICIS, (Therwaltzen's copy of which, our friend has mentioned with such satisfaction,) and which is so denominated from its having been placed in the garden of the Villa Medici at Rome, found, according to a generally received tradition, in the portico of Octavia, near the theatre of Marcellus, but at what period is not determined.

* Errata. In the former Article, under this head, in our last number for the name, "Brake," should be "Brahe;" "Frue," for "True," and "Slot," for "Slut."

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.

THE THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ROCHESTER AND
CHATHAM AUXILIARY.

[We have great pleasure in introducing the following reports. It is truly cheering to find how the great work is advancing in our provincial ports.]

One of the pleasing facts, by which the committee of this Auxiliary are encouraged in their humble efforts to promote the holy and righteous cause of Sailors, is, that the promise and faithfulness of God secure the ultimate and universal conversion to the Redeemer, of this depraved, and long neglected, yet interesting and important class of our kindred, according to the flesh. "I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the river,"-" He shall have dominion from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth," are declarations proceeding from the throne of Him,—

"Who rides upon the stormy sky,—and manages the seas;"

and doubtless refer to the glorious era, when "the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto Him," and when "those that go down to the sea in ships," shall every where bow to the authority of " OCEAN'S LORD SUPREME."

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The committee feel, that the salvation of sailors is an object of high importance, and for the attainment of which christians have been too much; and too long unconcerned. Too long have they allowed these men to perish for want of the bread and the water of life. Too long have they been familiar with the existence and effects of their immoralities in this and in far distant lands, without a corresponding effort to remedy the evils they have so much deplored. Too long have they partaken of the fruits of their destitution, their hardships, and their dangers, while they have been deaf to the voice echoing from the save or we perish." Too long have they disregarded the affecting cry vibrating from sea to sea, "No man careth for my soul." The committee would on this occasion, congratulate their christian friends, by whose exertions and liberality they have been enabled, in some humble measure, to disseminate the truths of the everlasting gospel, and to engage in religious services, among their seafaring brethren visiting this port; and likewise to contribute a part of their annual income to the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, towards the great work of evangelizing seamen throughout the world. It is with much pleasure, that the committee have to report the continuance of the Bethel Sabbath services on board the merchant vessels lying in the harbour. The brethren from the different congregations in the neighbourhood, appointed for these services, have, on Sabbath mornings, visited the different accessible ships in the river; distributed religious tracts;

embraced every opportunity of entering into religious conversation with the respective crews of these vessels, from the captain to the cabin boy; and invited attendance on the worship of God under the Bethel flag. They have been much delighted and encouraged in their work, by many pleasing circumstances connected with their engagements. To see the cabin of the ship filled with these interesting men, listening to words whereby they may be saved;-to listen to the fervent breathings of many a pious weather-beaten sailor at a throne of grace; and to hear their expressions of gratitude to God for his mercies towards them on the deep, and for providing means for their religious instruction, have often rejoiced their hearts: and although they have been called to witness many instances of hardened impenitence, and opposition to religion, they cannot but indulge the hope, that, the precious seed thus scattered upon the waters, shall be seen after many days. The average number of seamen attending the Bethel services throughout the year, have been about twenty; and the interesting nature of the services have been peculiarly gratifying to those, who have assisted on these occasions. In the review of another year's labour, they would thank God and take courage.

Every opportunity has likewise been embraced by the committee for introducing religious tracts on board Her Majesty's ships in ordinary, and of those bound to distant parts of the world; and they are not without hope, that the circulation of Divine truth by this humble means, has been followed with tokens of divine approbation. The following interesting communication is from an officer on board one of Her Majesty's ships engaged in the late dreadful seige of Acre, who received, through a friend, a supply of tracts from this Auxiliary. In writing to that christian friend in this neighbourhood, he says,-" On the morning of the action, having a little time to spare, I opened the bundle of tracts, when, which one, do you think, was apparent? (it made me nearly a coward;) it was the one headed by the question 'Are you afraid to die?' It put a home question to me, and I was about to say, no; but I read it through, and then I was forced to acknowledge that I was; not being ready to answer the charges which would be brought against me. I, however, made a secret resolve to turn to the Lord, and prayed that he would yet spare my life; my prayer, you see, was graciously answered; and now, lest I should heap sin on sin upon my guilty head by breaking my vow, I pray that the Lord may always be near me to protect my soul, as he did my body from harm by the enemy." He further remarks, "your last supply of tracts have gone to the hospital, and instead of any opposition which I expected, it caused the chaplain to send some up himself on the following day." And may we not hope, that these silent messengers of mercy, were not only beneficial in recalling serious reflections to the mind of one previously awakened, but of imparting religious instruction and consolation to the wounded sailor, amidst the awful scenes succeeding the dreadful carnage of that fatal day.

In adverting to the finances of the Auxiliary, it is with much pleasure that your committee have to report, that through the persevering

exertions of the collectors, the contributions have been maintained: and although they cannot announce a large increase in the total amount of the society's income, yet they are gratified from the fact, that the balance in favour of the society exceeds all preceding years. They feel that it would be a neglect of duty, did they not express their obligations to their kind friends, and especially the ladies, who, in their efforts to obtain contributions for the society, have, in most cases, done what they could. They would express the hope, that influenced by love to the Saviour, and to the souls of perishing sailors, they may in this good work abound yet more and more; and that from the appeals made on behalf of the destitute sailor, others also may be influenced to devote their energies to this sacred cause.

It is necessary for them to state, that besides incidental expences, the society is at a considerable expense in the distribution of the Sailors' Magazine, and the gratuitous circulation of religious tracts. Upwards of 20 magazines are circulated monthly among the collectors and committee, with a view to extend information relative to the operations of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society. Eight thousand tracts have likewise been distributed among the army and navy during the year. They have also transmitted £10 to the Parent Society; and hope, by your continued and increased liberality, to continue and increase their remittances.

In referring to the operations of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, it may be necessary to observe, that that society is engaged (as far as their income will enable them) in advancing the cause of religion among seamen wherever British influence extends. Besides an extensively operative system of moral means, for the benefit of seamen on the river Thames, and in different parts of the kingdom; they have extended their benevolent exertion to different parts of the world. At Memel, Hamburgh, Honfleur, Jamaica, Berbice, Honduras, New South Wales, and in the Islands of the South Seas, the society cooperates and in these, and other places, fifty of their Bethel flags are flying as the well-known signal to invite sailors to the house and worship of God. From a review of the varied operations, the important objects, and the restricted means of the Parent Society, the committee of this Auxiliary, feel it to be their duty to press the urgent claims of this society upon the christian public at large; hoping, that every one whose heart can sympathise for the privations and woes of his fellowman, will employ his influence, and earnestly supplicate the throne of mercy, for the accomplishment of an object so intimately connected, not only with the present and future happiness of a multitude of Britain's most useful and bravest sons, but with the progress of "pure religion" in the world.

In closing their report, your committee would rejoice in the visible change which has taken place among many of our seamen; and convinced, that the extension of our national honour-the advancement of our commercial interest-the safety and prosperity of christian missions in heathen lands, as well as the present and future well-being of the sailor himself, are all involved in the moral and religious elevation of

the sailor's character-would earnestly call upon every friend of huma nity and religion, for increased prayer and effort for the salvation of these, their perishing fellow-men. The prospect presented to the church, is one of a most animating nature. The signs of the times are encouraging the high and relative position, together with the political and moral movements of our country, are fitted, and are tending to facilitate, every missionary enterprise; and they trust, that ere long the standard of the cross shall wave on every sea, and "ocean's ample breast" shall yield her ten thousand triumphs to victorious mercy.

NINETEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PORT OF HULL SEAMEN'S SOCIETY.

THE Committee of the PORT OF HULL SOCIETY, desire to record, in as few words as possible, the leading events in Providence, which have marked the various departments of the Society's labours during the past year.

THE FLOATING CHAPEL has been supplied with the gratuitous ministration of the word as usual; and the average attendance of hearers, during the year, has been as follows:-312 in the forenoons, 541 in the afternoons, and 220 in the evenings. The Thursday evening service has not been well attended.

THE MISSIONARY of the Society reports, that in eleven months, he has spent 1,087 hours in visiting; that 35 visits have been made on land, and 1890 on board; that 185 meetings have been held for prayer, preaching, addresses, etc.; that 84 visits have been made to the sick; that 5,526 tracts have been distributed; and that 354 bibles, and 556 testaments have been sold. The tracts are well received by the seamen, and, in not a few instances, it is hoped, are productive of much good.

THE LIBRARIES have not been in such requisition during the past year, as on some former occasions. Forty-four of the portable SeaLibraries, however, have been in circulation; and more readers, it is thought, would have availed themselves of the library on board the Floating Chapel, if the number and character of the books were more inviting.

THE MARINE SCHOOL has been well attended during the year, and the progress of the scholars pleasing. The number of scholars admitted has been 50; the nightly average attendance has been from 35 to 45.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL at present contains about 90 children, belonging principally to seamen and rivermen. It is conducted by one superintendent and fourteen teachers.

THE READING ROOM, in King's Court, High-street, was opened in January last, for the free use of seamen and watermen; but it is a