GENERAL.

DESCRIPTION OF A COLLEGIAN.-"The same exposure awaits him wherever he goes, and wherever he has the audacity to open his mouth. At sea he is a land-lubber, in the country a cockney, in town a greenhorn, in science an ignoramus, in business a simpleton, in pleasure a milksop,-everywhere out of his element, everywhere at sea, in the clouds, adrift, or by whatever word utter ignorance and incapacity are to be described. In society, and in the work of life, he finds himself beaten by the youth whom at college he despised as frivolous, or abhored as profligate. He is ordained, and takes the charge of a parish, only to be laughed at by the farmers, the trades people, and even the old women; for he can hardly talk of religion without betraying a want of common sense." From the Times.

STATISTICS OF THE GRAVE.-A recent number of the Merchant's Ledger estimates that, since the birth of our Saviour, 1853 years since, thirty-two thousand millions of human beings have lived upon this earth; and of these all but about nine hundred and sixty millions have gone down to the grave. Of this great army of the dead, nine thousand millions have died by war; eight thousand millions by famine and pestilence; five hundred millions by martyrdom; nearly sixty hundred millions by intoxicating drinks; and the remaining thirteen thousand millions naturally or otherwise.

CANADA. - We have now a line of railway completed to Montreal, 290 miles, extending to the St. Lawrence shore, where it is to cross the river by the most magnificent structure of modern or of ancient timesthe "Victoria-bridge" and extend its unbroken line, to the western limits of Canada Here it will again cross the same waters, and continue its course westward, till the iron locomotive from the Atlantic shore shall slake its thirst in the waters of the Pacific seas.

DINING INSIDE A MONSTER.-A dinner was given a short time ago, to professor Owen, in the model of the Iguanodon, in the grounds of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham. The number of gentlemen present was twenty-eight, of whom twenty-one accommodated in the interior of the Iguanodon, and seven at a side table on a platform raised to the same level.

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THE INCOME TAX.-Horne Tooke returned his income at sixty pounds a year; the commissioners said they were not satisfied; Horne Tooke, in reply, stated that he had much more reason to be dissatisfied with the scantiness of his income than they.

A ZINC SHIP.-A vessel of this material is said to have been launched at Nantes in France.

PEACE EMBASSY. It is reported that Henry Pease of Darlington, Joseph Sturge of Birmingham, and a gentleman of Bristol, are gone on an embassy to the Emperor of Russia, to persuade his majesty to accept terms of peace We fear they might as

well visit one of the bears of his forests.

NEW YORK.-Extensive fires have followed each other in quick succession in this city. The great printing office of Harpers Brothers, and that magnificent steam ship, "The Great Republic" just ready to start for England, have been consumed, besides a vast amount of other property in ships and buildings.

THE PRINTING OFFICE of Harper Brothers in New York, lately destroyed by fire, was established by three brothers, and was, perhaps, the largest in the world. Their machines turned off twenty-five octavo volumes a minute for ten hours each day, and they employed 4,000 hands.

DRUNKEN FROLIC.-A foolish fellow, who had drowned his brains in drink, mounted an engine at midnight at Birkenhead, and drove it down the line. He then moved it on the other line, and returning, dashed it into another engine, doing great damage. He escaped injury himself, but must pay the penalty.

ENGLISH COAL MINES.-It has been computed that thirty-seven million tons of coal are raised annually, at the value of ten millions of pounds sterling, at the pit's mouth, or twenty millions when at their destination. The capital employed is calculated at ten millions.

THE EXPORTS from Great Britain for 1853, reached the unprecedented amount of ninety-four millions, being an increase, in ten years, of thirty millions. About twenty millions more may be put down as taken out by emigrants during that period.

CHINA The city of Amoy, it is said, has been retaken, and above one thousand of the insurgents put to the sword. But the main body of the rebel army is yet said to be approaching Pekin.

"CHRISTMAS DAY" was on a Sunday in 1831, 1836, 1842, and in this year. It will happen on a Sunday in 1859, 1864, 1870, 1881, 1887, 1892, and 1898.

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE RAILWAY PLANS and specifications have been lodged at the Board of Trade, for consideration during the coming session of Parliament.

RAILWAY PROPERTY in England and Wales is now rated to the amount of £186,539 4s. 93d. to the poor's rates.

BBEAD RIOTS of a rough character have taken place in Devonshire, but they were soon suppressed.

CURIOUS.-In California, we are told, the newspapers report, not only the birth and sex of an infant, but its weight.

SHIPWRECKS, during the past month, have been very extensive and fatal, not only on our own coasts, but also on those of the

United States. The loss of life and property

has been immense. A fine vessel - the "Tayleur"-left Liverpool for the United States a few days ago, and in forty-eight hours was driven on a rocky island on the Irish shore. About 250 of the crew and

passengers escaped, but it is feared that a far greater number perished, among whom were many females and children.

POOR LAWS.-A great meeting has been called in London by the Lord Mayor, for the "Equalization of Poor's Rates, and the Abolition of the Law of Settlement and Re movals." We hope this example will be followed in the provinces.

AUSTRALIA. The custom-house valuation of the exports from London and Liverpool alone, to the Australian colonies, for the twelve months ending the 31st of December last, exceeded £13,000,000.

SIR ROBERT INGLIS, the old and staunch supporter of the church and state theory, has resigned his seat as member for the University of Oxford, through feeble health. TWO THOUSAND SLAVES, of the value of two million dollars, are calculated as having escaped to Canada during the first year of the Fugitive Slave Law.

COAL.-It is calculated that 4,000,000 tons of coal are consumed every year in London.

REVIEW OF THE PAST MONTH.

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AT HOME.-The storm of snow and frost with which the new year was ushered in, though severe for the time it continued, interrupting since they were opened, has passed away, our railways more than they had ever been large supply of bread-stuffs from America and more genial weather has succeeded. has slightly reduced the price of bread, and we hope soon to hear of a further reduction. Trade continues good upon the whole. the 30th, we shall then hear of something Queen is to open Parliament in person on of our prospects in relation to Peace or War. ABROAD. The Turks and Russians have again met in deadly conflict near the banks of the Danube, in Lesser Wallachia; and again the aggressors have been driven back with great slaughter on both sides. The combined fleets of England and France have now entered the Black Sea. and news of some collision with the Russians is hourly expected. In Asia, the Turks are reported to have sustained some severe reverses, but reinforcements have been sent out, with supplies of arms and ammunition to the brave Circassians. The latest news mentioned indications of the Russians crossing the Danube at various points in great force. The Sultan has accepted the proposals of England, France, Austria, and Prussia, for a settlement of the dispute, with a suspension of hostilities during the arrangements, but it is fully expected that the "big-booted Czar" will never consent. Well: we shall see whether if in his case again, "Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Dec. 25, at the baptist chapel, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, by Mr. F. H. Roleston, Mr. Joseph Caradine, to Miss Elizabeth Eyles; and Dec. 27, by license, Mr. W. G. Collins, to Miss Harriet Rodway, both of Hawkesbury Upton.

Dec. 26, at the baptist chapel, Rotherham, by Mr. Dyson, Mr. W. Harwood, to Miss L. A. Chrimes, of Masbro'; when a Bible was presented to the parties, this being the first marriage in the place.

Dec. 27, at the baptist chapel, Warwick, by Mr. Nash, Mr. R. Gent, to Miss E. Morgan.

Jan. 3, at the Welsh baptist chapel, Nebo, Ebbw Vale, by Mr. Jones, Mr. W. Davies, to Miss Catherine Vany, both of Tredegar; and Mr. William Jones of Risca, to Mrs. Martha Rees of Tredegar.

Jan. 4, by license, at the baptist chapel, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, by Mr. Copley, Mr. Joseph Mountjoy, to Miss Sarah Penn.

Jan. 6, at the baptist chapel, East Dereham, Norfolk, by Mr. Wigner of Lynn, Mr. Josiah Humphries of Halesworth, to Miss Eliza Catherine Warner of North Suddenham.

Jan. 6, at the baptist chapel, Isle Abbots, Somerset, by Mr. Chappell, Mr. T. Crabb, of Wells, to Miss L. Crabb, of Isle Abbotts.

Jan. 7, at Nottingham, by license, Mr. W. Wallis, of Leigh, to Hannah, youngest daughter of Mr. C. Smith, of Nottingham; both being members of baptist churches.

Jan. 17, at Belvoir Street chapel, Leicester, by Mr. Mursell, Mr. Edward Mozley, to Miss Ann Lees.

Jan. 13, at Jamaica Row chapel, London, by Mr. W. H. Bonner, bap. min., Mr. G. Groves, to Miss C. Kemps, both of Bermondsey.

Nov. 15, Frances, wife of Rev. Clement Nott, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Mrs. Nott's death was sudden, but her end was eminently peace. A life of exalted piety was closed with expressions of the richest mercy. "For so he giveth his beloved sleep."

Nov. 29, Mr. William Savory, pastor of the baptist church, Bond Street, Brighton. Mr. S. was the subject of a severely painful affliction for several weeks previously, but his faith failed not, and with much patience he resigned himself to the will of God. He has been removed from a scene of much usefulness, and the church feels that it has sustained a great loss, but bows with submission to the Divine appointment. His funeral sermon was preached in Mr. Goulty's chapel, kindly lent for the purpose, by his friend, Mr. Cox, of Woolwich. The place was crowded by a sympathizing auditory. Nov. 29, after a long illness, borne with singular patience and christian fortitude, Charlotte, the beloved wife of Mr. Joseph William Bell, aged 35, a member of the baptist church, Bewick Street, Newcastleon-Tyne.

Dec. 16, Joseph, the eldest son of Mr. Lewis Evans, baptist minister, Swansea, aged six years.

Last month we briefly noticed the death of Mr. W. Fogg, baptist minister, Retford, on Dec. 25. Our departed brother was a zealous and useful man, highly respected for his piety and integrity. The day of his death was the day of his birth sixty-six

years ago.

Dec. 27, in the 85th year of his age, and after more than fifty years' service of the Lord Jesus, as a faithful successful preacher of his gospel, the Rev. William Jay of Bath. Dec. 31, at Royston, aged 15, Rosa Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. James Reid, baptist missionary, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Jan. 1, aged 57, Mr. W. Charles, of Wymeswould, Leicestershire, many years a worthy and esteemed member of the General Baptist church in that village.

Jan. 5, aged 89, Lord Plunkett. We believe his Lordship was the first dissenter who filled the office of Lord Chancellor in Ireland. Lord P. was a Presbyterian, being the son of a Presbyterian minister.

Jan. 6, at Waterford, Mrs. Tomlinson, widow of Mr. Surgeon Tomlinson, Millpark, in the County of Carlow. Mrs. T. was brought up a member of the Established Church, and remained in that community until a few years since, when, in consequence of the difficulty of hearing evangeli

cal sentiments in the London churches, she attended the baptist chapel, East Lane, Walworth. She soon adopted scriptural views on the subject of baptism,-was immersed, and joined the church. On her return to Ireland, she worshipped and communed with the baptist church at Waterford. She was at chapel on New Year's Day, and remained in her usual state of health until the following Friday, when she suddenly expired. "Be ye also ready."

Jan. 7, Mrs. Atkinson, of Newcastle-onTyne, widow of the late Mr. Michael Atkinson. "An old disciple" and much esteemed. Our departed friend was present at the laying of the foundation stones of both chapels-Tuthill Stairs, and Bewick Street. Jan. 8, aged 22. Llewellyn, eldest son of Mr. Thomas, president of the baptist college, Pontypool.

Jan. 9, aged 73, Dr. W. Bengo Collyer of Peckham. Dr. C. was an eminent Independent minister, and, we believe, was honoured with the friendship of her Majesty's father, the late Duke of Kent. Dr. C. had entered on the 54th year of his ministry at Hanover chapel.

Jan. 12, aged 52, Mr. Joseph Trueman, a member of the baptist church, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, and formerly of Odstone, Leicestershire. What rendered his departure more affecting, was the circumstance that a beloved daughter, aged 24, died a few days previously. Of her departure from this region of death, for prudential reasons, he was never apprized until, we hope, he met her again in the land of life.

Jan. 12, after a protracted illness, Hannah, the beloved wife of Mr. Charles Dugard Makepeace, sen., Birmingham, a member of the Circus baptist church.

Jan. 13, at Chenies, Bucks, Mr. Mark White, aged 75. He was a member of the church fifty years, and worthily sustained the deacon's office forty years. In his removal the church has lost a valuable officer, and the minister a steady friend.

Jan. 18, after a short illness, sincerely and deservedly lamented by his sorrowing widow and surviving family, Mr. William Bailey, of King Street, Covent Garden, London, in the 74th year of his age. He had been a consistent and devoted member of the baptist church in Eagle Street fortythree years, and a faithful and honourable deacon of the same thirty-two years, and was for some years the Secretary of the Particular Baptist Fund. His end was peace.