ODD FELLOWS' HALL IN NEWPORT, KY.-We are pleased to announce that this edifice is so far advanced that the Lodge room is completed, and now occupied by the several Lodges of that place. The building is three stories high-the first story being designed for stores, the second for a concert hall, and the third includes the Lodge room, which is large and handsomely furnished, and a commodious library room. The brethren of Newport are now making efforts, with good prospects of success, to establish a Library Association, and for this purpose they have wisely provided a suitable room in their new edifice. LADIES' PICTURE Gallery. We are indebted to the lady proprietors of the Picture Gallery now open on Fourth street, for a season family ticket to their gallery. There are many choice collections of paintings. in this gallery, several of which we had seen before, but which will never lose their interest. Of this class is the allegorical picture of the Voyage of Life, by Cole, the American artist; Elijah in the mouth of the Cavern; The Magdalene of the Lamp, and others. The ladies certainly deserve great praise for the manner in which they have gotten up this enterprise, and we hope their efforts will be crowned with success. GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA.-This body held its annual session in the city of Philadelphia, on the 16th of May, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Addison Hines, M. W. G. P.; Geo. A. Simpson, M. W. H. P.; Richards Muckle, R. W. G. S. W.; John S. Heiss, R. W. G. J. W.; Wm. Curtis, R. W. G. S.; Jos. S. Langer, R. W. G. T; Henry Lambert, Representative to the Grand Lodge U. S. Meeting of thE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLNANIA.-The semi-annual session of this body was closed on the 20th of May, in Philadelphia. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Thomas Helm, M. W. G. M.; Caleb E. Wright, R. W. D. G. M.; F. C. Conel, R. W. G. W.; Wm. Curtis, R. W. G. S. As a good eye does not constitute vigilance, so talent does not of itself make a prudent or successful man. The Argus with his hundred eyes, was once betrayed into relaxation of vigilance, and it is a humiliating fact the histories of our greatest men, so called, do not show us that the large majority of them with all their advantages, acted wiser in ordinary life, than this gifted watchman. Literary Notices. CLARKE'S COMMENTARY AND CRITICAL NOTES on the Old and New Testament Scriptures. Cincinnati: Applegate & Co. This is a splendid super-royal edition of the commentary on the Bible by that erudite and critical scholar, Dr. Adam Clarke. However persons may differ with Clarke in regard to his peculiar theological views, no one, we are assured, who is competent to form a judgment of his biblical and philological labors, will call in question his competency for the task he has performed, and we hesitate not to say that for laborious research no work of the kind has ever appeared, or perhaps ever will appear, exhibiting a more profound and extensive acquaintance with the whole range of Biblical literature. No theological library should be without this invaluable work. Henry and Scott, South, Doddridge and others, have furnished valuable practical commentaries, abounding with copious and luminous observations, but they are not EXPOSITIONS, such as the Bible student wants, and Clarke's Commentary stands unrivaled in this respect. MOSHEIM'S ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, from the birth of Christ to the beginning of the eighteenth century. Translated from the original Latin and continued to the year 1826. Cincinnati : Applegate & Co. This is a superb quarto edition of that learned author's history. The manner in which it is gotten up by the enterprising publishers reflects great credit upon them. It is printed in double columns, on fine white paper and clear type. No church history, particularly as it respects the external part of it, was ever written, which was more full and reliable than this; and indeed, in all respects, we opine, it will be a long time before it will be superseded. The works of Giesler and Neander may have more philosophy, but, with all their orthodoxy, so far as standing aloof from German transcendentalism is concerned, there is a vein of neology running through them that detracts from their merits. Mosheim does not bewilder his readers in the refinement of doctrine, or the profundities of speculation, but contents himself with a simple statement of the chief doctrinal points of Christianity. To the original work is added a chronological table of dignitaries in Church and State, and a copious index; additions valuable to every student of Church history. ADDRESS OF HORACE MANN. We are indebted to Judge Mills, the enterprising proprietor of Yellow Springs, for a copy of Horace Mann's Inaugural Address, delivered at the opening of Antioch College. The address contains many excellent practical thoughts on the subject of education which it would be well for those who call in question the orthodoxy of the author to consider. LEXICON PENTAGLOTTON.-Our friend and brother, Rev. C. Moore, has presented us with the above work, published in London, 1635. It contains the following languages, viz.: Hebrew, Chaldee, Syriac, Talmudico-Rabbinicum and Arabic. This we esteem as a highly valuable present. THE LITTLE WOLVERINE.-We have received the first number of this little sheet, published at Detroit, Mich. It is issued monthly, at thirty cents for single subscribers, and four copies for one dollar. The number before us is filled with matter of interest to children, and gives promise of becoming popular with juveniles. INDEX. Annexation of Canadian G. Lodge,.. 20 | Labor,.. Arago, the Astronomer, A Word to Odd Fellows,... Burial Place of Napoleon, Bachelor's Ride,. Conscience, 35 .171 .155 Literary Notices...66 194 258 321 382 10 ..217 60 88 .235 ..314 National Recollections. E. Everett, 162 58 Make One Happy Heart,.. 47 Christian Charity,. ..287 Companionship of Books. Odd-Fellowship: Its Benefits. Editor 18 Rev. A. A. Jimeson. M. D.....333 Old Ironsides,. 44 Poet of Rydal Mount. Ara. Clement 73 Lizzie Lutestring,......369 | Ruined Cities of the Far West,......208 Genius will Study. Ara. Clement...15 Religion and Science. .167 244 373 Gleanings,. Rev. J. F. Conrey,....362 330 Slavery in the Russian Empire,..... 29 God and History. Ellie Mortimer,..371 Semiramis. Ellie Mortimer,.. .183 Sunshine and Shadow. Alice Clifton,212 Stella. Arabella Clement,..226 307 345 .275 356 Secrecy of Odd-Fellowship. Grosh..288 Huguenot's Grave. Alice Clifton...168 Shakers at Union Village. True Benevolence. Mrs. C. H. Ford, 177 University of Oxford, Two Philosophers,. ..184 ..105 ...... 96 ...... 56 The Angel. From the Danish,......185 Vulgar Gentility. Theodore Parker, 153 Theory and Practice of Odd-Fellow- Visit to the Catacombs of Rome. ship. Rev. H. Gillmore, .....224 Truth. Rev. A. A. Jimeson, M. D..259 To the Uninitiated, The Reconciliation,. Rev. D. P. Kidder, D. D.....219 .298 POETRY. A Tribute of Memory. A. F. Frazer, 99 | Philanthropy. Talfourd,. Licinius,.. 223 .211 ..167 .338 8 Rest. Arabella Clement, .242 Stanzas. Amelia Welby, Sabbath Morning. Rev. N. Pinney,..123 Song of the Sciote. Ara. Clement. The Casket. Arabella Clement,... Arabella Clement,. .290 The Fountain of Youth. 46 .... Mrs. Sophia H. Oliver.... 36 The Power of Right,. .107 The Land of Dreams. W. C. Bryant,164 The Voice of the Winds. Home. Montgomery.. |