is lined by a row of really handsome build- | suth and Görgei and says he knows the ings a mile and a half in length. In Pesth latter to have been no traitor. Görgei is the only Hungarian University, and it now lives in retirement in Tyrol. is usually attended by about 1500 students. Its library contains 75,000 volumes. The churches of Pesth and Buda are few in proportion to the population. There are here United or Catholic Greek, Separatist Greek, Roman Catholic, Lutheran and Calvinistic churches with services in German, Hungarian, Sclavonic, and Greek languages. There are also several Jewish synagogues. Pesth also has a public library of 120,000 volumes, and a museum particularly rich in minerals; but I had not time to visit them, as I left with my company early on Monday morning en route for Constantinople via the Danube and the Black Sea. The evening of the 4th I spent at the house of my friend the Rev. Dr. Székács, where I had the pleasure of meeting some of the pastors and professors of Pesth. This meeting was specially interesting, as Dr. S. is pastor of the church (Lutheran,) to which the Kossuth family belonged. In our company was Professor Dr. Ballagi, Secretary of Görgei, in the revolution of 1849, Rev. Mr. Lang, tutor of Kossuth's children, who showed a pipe sent to him by Kossuth during his exile in Asia Minor, and the Rev. Mr. Bauenhofer from Buda, and his son, professor in Pesth, who were in the Festung during its bombardment in 1849. You can imagine that four enthusiastic Americans and five Hungarians with warm republican hearts, would have a good time together. Professor Ballagi defends the character of Görgei, (who, even in Hungary, is generally regarded as a traitor,) and declares that he was a patriot, a true soldier, who foresaw the utter uselessness of leading out 18,000 Hungarians to be slaughtered by 300,000 Russians, backed by half a million more. says, that as soon as Görgei learned that England would not interfere, he saw that the efforts of Hungary must be in vain, and to avoid the shedding of blood, he at once gave up the contest. Professor B. saw the letters that passed between Kos He The Protestants in Buda-Pesth are to the Romanists as 1 to 10, being about 16, 000, of whom the majority are Lutherans, who have preaching in the German, Hungarian and Sclavonic languages. In Hungary, as a whole, however, the Reformed party, is much larger than the Lutheran. The Protestants labor under many and great disadvantages. In regard to mixed marriages the laws of the land require that when a Protestant marries a Roman Catholic woman, the sons may become Protestants, but when a Roman Catholic marries a Protestant woman all the children must become Roman Catholics. In various ways have the rights of Protestants been curtailed and taken from them. But the Concordat between the Pope and the Emperor of Austria, has taught the Protestant churches of Hungary to feel that there is danger ahead and has had a tendency to wake them up to watchfulness and more diligent attention to the ordinances of their Holy religion. I have written this letter amid great confusion on board the steamboat, on the Danube, while passing between Bulgaria and Wallachia. D. G. TURKEY, OCT. 9, 1857. THE GOODNESS OF THE HOLY SAVIOUR.Often in the midst of our greatest trials and afflictions, in the deepest distress, when apparently bereft of Hope, our Lord permits black clouds of adversity to cheer the a ray of sunshine to dart through the drooping heart of the sufferer. Vainly do we seek for comfort from the world-Alas! flies from the object presented to their their sympathy is only momentary, and view. Nowhere shall we find aid or security, but in the promises of our Divine Redeemer. Seek him, and you will find the goodness and benevolence of a kind, indulgent parent. BIRDS are the poor man's music, and flowers are the poor man's poetry. PAUL BEFORE THE AREOPAGUS. has always been regarded as an important ACTS 17: 16-34. Rev. W. M. Baum. HE visit of the apostle Paul to the city of Athens, has the appearance of an episode, a side piece, in the eventful drama of his missionary life. He seems to have been compelled by circumstances, wisely ordered by an overruling Providence, rather than as a matter of choice, in his departure from Thessalonica and Berea, and his journey to this renowned centre of false religions, art, philosophy, and literature. Driven from Macedonia by the unrelenting hatred of his kinsmen, according to the flesh, he finds a comparatively safe retreat, in the renowned capitol of Attica, whilst awaiting the arrival of his fellow laborers, Silas and Timothy, to whom he had sent an urgent message to lose no time in following him. His appearance, however, in this place, leading as it did to his most successful vindication both of himself and of his glorious cause, before the august tribunal on Mars Hill, and interesting event. It is true, the immediate results were not such as had accompanied the preaching of the gospel in some other cities, but there was here presented a golden opportunity for the intrepid herald of the cross to declare his gracious message, in the very midst of the most learned and influential teachers and philosophers of the age. We see in this most thrilling incident, the contact and conflict of Christianity and Paganism. Here were arraigned against each other Polytheism and Monotheism, nor need we regret the occurrence, or feel ashamed of our champion. From the course of the narrative in the Acts of the Apostles, it does not appear that Paul intended to devote any special labor for the conversion of the Athenians. But once in their midst, he was not long idle. Like his great Master, Jesus, "he went about doing good." He sought to direct their devotions to a proper object, and proclaimed the salvation which is of God, in Christ. Although not at once believed, he is, nevertheless, most that day. Many and mighty were the words, which, for centuries, had been spoken upon that world-renowned hill; able and powerful the orators who had "wielded at will that fierce democracy," yet we do not hesitate to say, that in none of the essentials of true oratory was the apostle second to any of his predecessors or cotemporaries before that court or people. attentively regarded by the inquiring and speculative people. Their longing for "some new thing," was measurably gratified, and they desired to hear, at length, what this stranger had to say. His teachings, however, were soon found to be totally subversive of their whole system of a plurality of Gods, and his philosophy equally destructive of their epicurean and stoical sentiments, so that it was speedily arranged to bring him before the court of their city, so famous for its justice and wisdom, and so distinguished for its decisions upon all religious questions. Paul appears before the Areopagus, whether to undergo a formal trial for the daring crime of setting forth new Gods, for which offence Socrates suffered death, or whether merely to have opportunity to declare his views and doctrines, has never been satisfactorily decided. A more interesting and responsible position can scarcely be imagined. Upon the result depended not only the life of the apostle, but also the honor of his cause. His defence was triumphant. Never did his combined excellences shine forth more brightly than upon this imposing occasion. However unprepossessing in appear ance, or disliked because of his nation, and of his religion, his superiority must at once have been felt. His simple and unostentatious, yet astounding and convincing address, must have taken all by surprise. He soon showed himself complete master of his subject, and an adept in the art of reasoning. In the excitement of exasperated prejudice, and of conflicting feelings and opinions, we find some of his hearers, for they do not seem to have been his judges, are ready to sneer and scorn, and seek to overcome him by mockery; others more thoughtful, or at least more respectful, hold their decision in suspense, either desiring, or, at all events, pretending to desire, another interview, whilst a few believe, and profess a warm attachment to the person and teachings of the apostle. Thus ended his interview with the mem-fering with the religion of the state, of bers of the Areopagus, but eternity alone can unfold the full effect of the oration of From the whole narrative as given by the Evangelist St. Luke, we cannot fail to perceive, in this incident of the apostle's life, a most striking exhibition of his piety and zeal. The ruling passion was soon apparent. The abundance of the heart soon manifested itself. Although surrounded by everything which could enchain and captivate the cultivated mind, the apostle seems to have been intent only upon the salvation of the perishing. "Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry." Apparently unmindful of the splendor of the city, with its rich store of classic antiquities, its monuments, temples, altars and shrines, his heart was moved to see such moral desolation and spiritual death. As tinsel decorations and gaudy ornaments upon the unconscious body of a corpse, were to his pious soul all the showy grandeur and artistic triumphs of this doomed city. He could not, indeed, be utterly insensible to the claims of the beautiful which were presented to the delighted eye at every step; but these were totally lost in his burning desire to see the salvation of men. Nor could he remain silent until strengthened by the presence of his brethren, but singly and alone did he attack error and unfold truth. He labored "in season and out of season." His was an example we do well to study and imitate. His wisdom and prudence stand forth in bold relief, in his address upon Mars Hill. Suspected of the heinous crime of inter setting forth unauthorized Gods, (Jesus and the Resurrection) he most triumphantly points to one of their own altars, and de- | awakened conscience gradually subsided into the quiet of unbelief, lulled to repose by the siren voice of indulgence and sin. "To-day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts." THOU MORTAL BEAUTY. BY DORA E. RICHARDS. clares the unknown God," whom they ments of every occasion. As a minister, HOU wast so splended in thy peerless prime, Enfold it in a dim and awful cloud; Turning from the apostle to his audience, Saying, "The pureness of the vanished brow Covered and hid within this chilly bed, That pierced Love's heart with such a wondrous thrill " Sigh forth, "The dazzling eyes are closed and cold Or will the lulling wind with tender care, Immortal soul! baptized and sanctified, salvation. But finally, we see the folly of Then through the holy years which know no death, postponing the discharge of present duty. How many are undone by saying: We will hear thee again of this matter." Vain presumption! The apostle appeared no more before that tribunal, nor ever again visited that city. The troublings of the Oh! blissful feast! redeeming love upon. NEVER be forward to teach or inform others without being invited to do it: no man, though he be ignorant, likes to be thought so. WHAT ITALIAN WANDERERS. THAT a variety of "study pictures," daily offer themselves to the observation of him who walks the thoroughfares of a crowded city. We have read somewhere that sermons are found in rivulets and streams, in the foliage of trees, and in the changing seasons. So is it with our city walks, subjects abounding with materials suited to the meditative mind present themselves, at the turn of almost every corner of the street. Frequently have we returned to our home, after enjoying an hour's recreation, a wiser if not a better person, as the reward of our perambulations. The attention of our readers has doubtless often been directed to that class of "caterers to the public," whose accomplishments are made up, by playing organs, accompanied with rude songs and feats of legerdemain; exhibiting monkeys and mimic warriors, whose field of conflict is comprised within the small surface of an elevated plane three or four feet in diameter. Then we have the vender of images, who is pleased to supply his customers with plaster casts of men, whose deeds are recorded in the hearts, as well as the books of the nation. This numerous class is found, and generally in greater numbers than than with us, in France, in Germany, even in Russia, and in other countries distant from their homes. The venders of images come almost without exception from the Territory of Lucca, in Tuscany, not many miles from Florence. They form themselves in little companies of twelve or fifteen, arrange their stock of implements, and thus leave their native valley, cross the Apennines and the Alps, travel to the different towns and villages, never remaining for any length of time, except in large cities. They are in a manner compelled thus to emigrate; for a great part of the Territory which they inhabit, is occupied by the rude Apennines, where the poverty of the soil and the severity of the climate, are such as are hardly expected to exist in Italy. On the side of these mountains the crops are late in ripening; and frequently, when they have escaped the effect of the heavy rains and torrents which occasionally wash away the soil, and the ridges and walls which are built to retain them, the grain never comes to healthful maturity. In some seasons the rush of waters down the sides of these precipitous mountains is so tremendous that the terraces are destroyed and the soil washed away to the bare rock. At other times hurricanes whirl the earth and its produce in the air. In both cases, years of labor and ingenuity, to render their mountainous territory susceptible of cultivation, are destroyed, and families and whole districts reduced to extreme misery. To procure, therefore, that subsistence which their own country does not afford, these people emigrate in various directions, and in the exercise of various callings. The emigrations of most of them are very temporary. The sobriety, the abstemiousness of these men-the privations to which they submit to save a little money—the wonderfully little on which they live, fill us with astonishment. Their sole object is to return home with their savings. Some of those who wander from home with animals, resort, to what seems to us a ludicrous method of business. Their extreme poverty, puts it out of their power to provide animals, for themselves. Four of these poor fellows will buy one bear among them, and hold the property on the tenure of what they call "a paw a piece." Two of them leading it from one country to another, and showing it together, divide the profits equally, and then save or remit given proportions of the profits to the two proprietors at home. In their native mountains, if you inquire of their families or their wives, whom they always leave at home, where an absent relative or husband is, the almost infallible answer is, "he is wandering about the world with the comedy." The most interesting trait in the character of these inoffensive wanderers, is their |