NEW CHURCH AT KILNDON.-Viscount and Viscountess Beresford have given the munificent sum of 2501. towards erecting a new Church for the accommodation of about 500 individuals at Kilndon, near their seat, Bedgebury Park, Kent.

The rev. gentleman was, at the same time, presented with a handsome writingcase by the children of the Queen's Free School.

If the Candidates for Orders would furnish us with a list, the inaccuracy complained of would be obviated, and our returns would, in many cases, be made at least a month earlier.

By the Lord Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol.—See p. 344.

PREFERMENTS.

THE NEW BISHOP OF PETERBOROUGH.-It is with the sincerest satisfaction we announce the promotion of Dr. Davys, the Dean of Chester, to the see of Peterborough. This elevation, we have reason to know, comes to Dr. Davys from the most honourable source, as a reward for his long and valuable services in the education of our youthful Sovereign; and it is therefore a distinction totally unconnected with party politics,-something of a novelty in these times, and quite refreshing in this place above all others, after our experience of late, when patronage has been but too frequently conferred from the exclusive consideration of election services. We believe that Dr. Davys is not attached to any particular party, his whole powers being directed to the single purpose of doing good in his vocation. He was for many years a Fellow of Christ's college, Cambridge, and afterwards long a Curate in its neighbourhood; first, in the parish of Littlebury, then of Chesterford, and last of Swaffham, in all of which he was almost idolized by the poor, to whose instruction he gave himself up with a zeal and effect rarely equalled and never surpassed. Since he has been engaged in a higher sphere of duty, he has not been unmindful of the humbler classes; having set on foot, and for nearly twenty years conducted alone,

one of the most valuable monthly publications for the religious and otherwise useful instruction of the poor,-we allude to the Cottager's Monthly Visitor. With the highest benevolence of disposition, he combines a great simplicity and humbleness of character and ardent piety. It is when we see such men promoted to the highest offices in the Church that we augur well for its future prosperity, and its extended efficiency to the great ends for which it is endowed, the promotion of true religion and virtue among all classes of the community.

Rev. George Peacock, M.A. F.R.S. Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and Lowndean Professor of Astronomy in that University, has been appointed to the Deanery of Ely, void by the death of Dr. James Wood.

The Rev. Frederick Anson, B.A. late Fellow of All Souls' College, has been appointed Dean of Chester, void by the promotion of the Rev. Dr. Davys to the See of Peterborough.

APPOINTMENTS.

Appointment.

Head Master, Hackney Church of England Gram. School
Rural Dean, Merston. Bath and Wells Diocese.

Chaplain to Earl of Clarendon.

Curacy of Glasbury, Brecon.

Rural Dean of Bridport.

Chaplain to St. Mary's College, Winchester.

Chaplain to Duke of Buckingham.

Rural Dean, Hereford.

Curacy of Wednesbury.

Chancellorship of Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Second Master, Oakham Grammar School.

Chaplain to Earl of Munster.

Curacy of St. Mary, Lincoln.

Rural Dean of Glastonbury.

Assistant Chaplain, Madras.

Chaplain to Duke of Buckingham.

CLERGYMEN DECEASED.

THE BISHOP OF PETERBOROUGH. It is our painful duty to announce the melancholy intelligence, of the death of the Right Reverend Herbert Marsh, D.D., F.R.S., Lord Bishop of Peterborough, and Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity in this University, and formerly fellow of St. John's college. After a long illness, his Lordship departed this life, at the Palace, Peterborough, on the evening of the 1st of May, in the 83d year of his age. This eminent prelate took the degree of B.A. in 1779, on which occasion he was the second wrangler; that of M.A. in 1782; and the degrees of B.D. and D.D. in 1792 and 1808 respectively. In 1807 he was elected the Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity, was raised to the Bishopric of Llandaff in 1816, and in 1819 was translated to the See of Peterborough.

Even if we were perfectly competent to undertake the task of delineating the character of this celebrated prelate, and of presenting a just estimate of his contributions to the theological literature of our country, we should not now venture to do so. The very few moments which we can devote to the subject would forbid the attempt. Suffice it to say, on this occasion, that as a Bishop he ever showed the greatest attention to the clergy over whom he was placed, and was most prompt and exact in the despatch of business. We are well assured that the event which has occurred will be felt and lamented throughout the diocese. As a man, he was liberal in all his views, of great benevolence, and remarkable for his friendliness of disposition.

In the earlier part of his life, he published his Translation of Michaelis's Introduction to the New Testament, with original notes, many of which are learned disquisitions on points of great moment. This work was succeeded by his Letter to Mr. Archdeacon Travis, containing information of indisputable value to those who are engaged in the study of the Greek Manuscripts of the New Testament. After he

became the Lady Margaret Professor, he put forth his Comparative View of the
Churches of England and Rome-a volume of much importance at the time, and
rendered still more important by subsequent events; his Lectures in Divinity,
containing a more systematic arrangement of the several branches of Theology than
had previously appeared; together with many volumes and treatises, the very titles
Whatever came from
of which would occupy a considerable space, and of which it may be affirmed that
they all abound in matter most useful to theological students.
Bishop Marsh's pen evinced unwearied assiduity in research, extreme acuteness in
In fine, his writings are
discovering circumstances that could elucidate the subject of his investigation, and
the utmost clearness in stating the result of his labours.

certainly destined to rank with those which will "profit in the after-time."

THE MASTER OF St. JOHN'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE.-At the Lodge of St. John's college, April 23, in the 79th year of his age, the Very Rev. James Wood, D.D., Master of St. John's, and Dean of Ely. He proceeded to the degree of B.A. in 1782, (in which year he was Senior Wrangler,) M.A. 1785, B.D. 1793, and D.D. 1815. He was elected Master of St. John's in the year 1815, and presented to the Deanery of Ely in 1820. Few words are needed by which to record the virtues of a man so generally known and appreciated as Dr. Wood. To say that, in the college over which he so long presided, he had the peculiar fortune of making every individual Fellow his personal friend, this is to say that he possessed and exercised all the best His whole energies have been qualities that are to be found in human nature. devoted during a long life to the improvement of his college; and he has left a chasm in that society which will long be felt and regretted.

THE MASTER OF CAIUS COLLEGE, Cambridge.—May 18, at Caius Lodge, Cambridge, in the 77th year of his age, died the Rev. Dr. Davy, for 36 years Master of Caius College. Dr. Davy had originally, and for many years, practised as a physician, and acquired great reputation for his medical skill and success, particularly in the treatment of the severer kinds of fever. Some years ago he took orders, and became successively Rector of Cottenham and Prebendary of Chichester. Perhaps no man in the University of Cambridge had acquired a larger degree of the respect and good-will of his contemporaries of all classes of opinion; and most deservedly, for he was throughout a long life distinguished for the courageous integrity of his principles, for the manly candour of his understanding, for the suavity of his manners, and the He was besides highly accomplished, both as a professor He felt the greatest intebenevolence of his actions. of medical science, and as a general and classical scholar. rest in the college over which he presided; and many persons now eminent may, and we believe do, unhesitatingly ascribe their success in life to his judicious advice and friendly services when they were mere students, inexperienced, and uncertain what course of study or what scheme of life they should adopt. Dr. Davy has not lived without great advantage to his fellow-creatures; and we are sure that this humble tribute to his worth will obtain the cordial sympathy of very many considerable persons, both in the University of Cambridge, and in society at large.

As the Rev. RICE REES, Professor of Welsh in St. David's College, Lampeter, was returning from Cascob, Radnorshire, where he had been on a visit for a few days, to his respected uncle, the Rev. W. J. Rees, he called at Newbridge, about six miles from Builth, to bait his horse; and complained of illness, but left apparently strong and hearty: he had however scarcely crossed the bridge into Brecknockshire, when he fell dead in the road from his horse's back! The reverend gentleman was an accomplished scholar, a most amiable, worthy man, and an ornament and honour to the church of England: by his numerous relatives and friends, including the members and pupils of his college, his sudden death will long be severely felt and deeply lamented, and by all who knew him his many amiable qualities will long be held in Mr. Rees was a Fellow of Jesus College, and Welsh affectionate remembrance. Professor, Tutor, and Librarian of St. David's College, Lampeter. He entered Commoner of Jesus College in 1822; was elected Scholar in 1825; proceeded B. A. May 25, 1826; elected Fellow in 1828; proceeded M.A. Dec. 17, 1828; and B.D. March 2, 1837. In August 1834, Mr. Rees gained the prize at the Royal Esteddfod, held at Cardiff, for the best Essay on the Welsh Saints, or Founders of Churches in Wales; which Essay was afterwards revised, much enlarged, and published in 1836, in one volume, 8vo. In addition to this elaborate work, he has lately been engaged by the four Welsh bishops, with three other clergymen selected, in preparing for the