pecially marks it as being well adapted for the worship of the Catholic Church, which is a religion of self-denial, and which inculcates on her children that each in his own sphere must be ready to bear his Cross, after his Divine LORD. Both heretics and indevout Catholics will admire some kinds of sacred music, but not generally Gregorian music; for, that being the language of deep devotion, such as have not this feeling, cannot of course appreciate the music which expresses it. But let us who are striving to be not merely intellectual, but practical Catholics, give utterance in these most solemn strains to the feelings of our souls: "Te, fons salutis Trinitas, 'ON CORNISH CROSSES. (From a Correspondent.) STONE crosses of great antiquity, it is well known, abound in every part of Cornwall, not only in churchyards, but also by the sides of roads; and it is a matter of surprise how so many of these interesting relics of former days have escaped the injuries of fanaticism and of time. Many, indeed, are much mutilated, and some half buried in the soil, but the greater part remain entire, and, but for the effect produced by the influence of the weather, almost in the same condition as they were in at the time of their erection. Crosses of the Latin shape are very scarce in Cornwall: there is one about two miles from Penzance, and another about three-quarters of a mile from Malpas, near Truro : most other crosses of this kind are either beneath or on the back of Greek ones, evidently carved there long after the erection of the originals. Near a In the neighbourhood of S. Buryan are several crosses. place called the Sanctuary, in that parish, is one bearing a rude representation of the Crucifixion. In S. Buryan's churchyard is another, raised on four steps, pierced to form the cross, but the shaft is gone: the date of this cross has been supposed to be about A.D. 500. In S. Buryan's churchtown is another, consisting of a flat shaft bearing a disc, raised on three steps: this also represents the Crucifixion. Again at Cronzenraze, in this parish, is a large rude cross carved in a disc. Lying on the floor of the chancel of the church of S. Just in Penwith, is an ancient cross found in a water course near Cape Cornwall; across it are carved the Greek letters XP. At S. Clement's, near Truro, is an old inscribed stone, reckoned among the earliest in the county. It is about eight feet in height, and at the top a cross within a circle has been carved, but it appears that this was added after its first erection : the inscription is abbreviated on the stone, in full it is: "ISNIOCVS VITALIS FILIVS TORRICI." Near Castledour, in the neighbourhood of Fowey, is another similarly inscribed stone; the inscription is as fol lows: "+ CIRVSIVS HIC JAC-T CVNOWORI FILIVS." On the other side is a cross, the upper part of which is wanting. In San Creed churchyard is a large cross, bearing on the top a rude representation of our LORD, crowned, and wearing a kind of coat as far down as the knee ; beneath the feet is a square panel, and beneath that a jar, containing a stiff species of trefoil flower. cross. 3. One On S. Michael's mount are three crosses;-1. A tall, slender cross, with carved work at the head. 2. A large cross, having under a carved canopy a representation of the Crucifixion, consisting of our LORD on the cross in the centre, and figures on both sides. of the most remarkable in the county, consisting of a flat upright stone, on the front of which there are no less than three crosses: that on the top is a Greek cross in a circle, beneath it a crucifix, and below that again a Latin cross reaching to the ground. Between S. Austle and S. Blazey is a lofty cross in a prominent position. There is one also at Forrabury, outside the churchyard gate; on one side of which is a Greek cross carved in a circle, on the other side a Latin In S. Juliott's churchyard is a similar example, but without the Latin cross. In the churchyard of Trevalga a large stone cross of In this description has been laid down to be trodden on in the walk ! the porch of S. Michael Penkivell church are two stone floor crosses laid down on each side. Near Bodmin, on an open moor, is an old Greek cross, and beyond it are two others, half buried in the ground. In S. Levan churchyard is another cross of similar description; there is also one at S. Just in Penwith, elevated on three steps. In S. Ives churchyard a large cross has lately been dug up, representing the Blessed Virgin holding in her hands the Holy Babe:-on each side are kneeling figures. On Pradanack Downs is an ancient cross, five feet in height, and there is another, evidently of remote antiquity, near Landewednach churchtown. Outside the gate of Lelant churchyard is a curious and rather low cross, and there is another precisely similar just within it. In the churchyard of S. Mawgan in Pydar, is a very handsome cross, representing on its west side some ancient legend, long forgotten. It consists of a serpent curling round a post, held by the tail by a small figure, and biting the face of a king who stands behind; by the king's On the eastern side side kneels a queen praying before a small desk. At Lankerne is a very is sculptured, in bas-relief, the Crucifixion. curious cross, brought there some years ago from the chapel-close of the Barton of Roseworthy, in the parish of Gwinear. It represents in rude carving CHRIST crucified, and beneath His feet a long twisted braid; in a panel at the bottom is the following curious inscription : BETE IDE AF and on the other side of the cross this inscription: UHOL On Temple Moor is a lofty cross, called In the from its being made by four holes, "Four Hole Cross." churchyard of S. Roche is a very plain cross. In Lanivet churchyard are two crosses: one on the north side of the church, ten feet high, ornamented with braids and other designs; the other at the west end of the church, eleven feet high; the cross at the top like that on Temple Moor, being formed by four holes. Near Gunwalloe church was formerly a stone cross, but it has long ago been thrown down, and is said to be lying in a stream which runs through the adjoining valley. Over the west door of Mullion church is carved in the stone our LORD on the Cross, and at His feet the Blessed Virgin and the beloved disciple. On Waterpit Downs, in the parish of Minster, is a lofty and ancient cross; there are also some remains of ancient crosses in the churchyard of S. Erth. In the churchyard of S. Feock is a cross of great antiquity; and, at the east end of Madron churchyard there is another. This is an enumeration of most of the principal crosses in Cornwall, but in all probability there are very many more scattered over barren and naked commons, unknown to the ecclesiologist, and seen only by the peasant who daily passes them on the way to the scene of his labour; and without doubt there are many which lie buried beneath the ground, some of which are accidentally brought to light now and then by the spade of the labourer. The remains of a cross, once very handsome, have been recently dug up at Trewane, in this county, and now stand in the rockery of the Rev. R. G. Grills at Luxulyon vicarage! It represents under a foliated niche a female head, probably that of the Blessed Virgin; and beneath, but much smaller in proportion, the figure of the crucified Redeemer. Many also have been treated in a most ignominious manner; some are to be seen laid across brooks for a foot-bridge; some placed in an upright posture, upside down, against a hedge, to support a gate, and many other like perpetrations; in which positions they remain from a mistaken dread of superstition, and where they most likely will remain until restored by some pious persons, who, seeing no superstition in the symbol of our faith, would restore them for the same purpose as that for which they were first erected :-" To inspire the mind of the wayfaring man with holy thoughts and pious aspirations." ECCLESIOLOGICAL LATE CAMBRIDGE CAMDEN SOCIETY. SINCE the last report, the Rev. T. Helmore, M.A., Priest in ordinary to Her Majesty, has been elected a member. The following members have been added to the committee :- J. F. France, Esq., 41, Finsbury Square. G. J. R. Gordon, Esq., Ellon Castle, Aberdeen. The committee have made a small grant towards procuring drawings of some mural paintings lately discovered in Great Milton church, Oxon. The second volume of Instrumenta Ecclesiastica will begin in February, 1850, and the parts will appear in alternate months. It is intended to begin the series with designs for a cemetery chapel, and a deadhouse, and their fittings. Two members of the committee, the Hon. and Rev. R. W. Sackville West, and the Rev. William Scott, having been obliged to seek a warmer climate for the winter, the committee adopted a resolution expressive of their sorrow for the compelled absence of their colleagues, but of hope that their journeys might be made useful in collecting ecclesiological information. A society has been formed called the Somersetshire Archæological and Natural History Society. The archæological section of this body has been admitted into union with the Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society. The committee have received a gratifying letter, announcing the arrival of the set of church-plate sent out to the parish of the Advent, in Boston, United States of America, and speaking of the great satisfaction it had given to all who had seen it. OXFORD ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY. A MEETING of this Society was held on Wednesday, October 24th, the Rev. W. Sewell, B.D., President, in the chair. The Secretary, Mr. Portal, B.A., Christ Church, read the Report, which stated that Mr. Meyrick, B.A., of Trinity College, had resigned the office of Secretary, to which Mr. Wilmot, Christ Church, had succeeded; and that Mr. Lingard, B.A., Brasenose College, had resigned his office of Librarian, to which Mr. Whately, Christ Church, had been appointed; also that Mr. J. H. Parker had been elected to serve on the Committee. Communications were announced to have been received from the S. Alban's and Northamptonshire Architectural Societies, and from Archdeacon Thorp; a letter had also been received from the parish of Broughton Gifford, stating that an inscription in Lombardic characters had been discovered on one of the church bells, and requesting advice as to the best method of taking an impression of the same. It had been advised to use warmed gutta percha, which, when allowed to cool, would form a mould from which a cast might be taken in plaister. It was announced that a new church was in the course of erection in George-street, in the Middle-Pointed style; the first stone of which was laid on S. Peter's Day, with the Catholic accompaniments of a church procession and a full chanted service. It was stated that the secretaries had had an opportunity of personally inspecting the restorations at present in progress in the cathedral church of Wells, and though they regretted that the opportunity had not been seized of pointing out the true use of the choir, by dividing it from the nave by an open screen, or railing, instead of the heavy barriers to sight and sound, which exist in most of our cathedrals; still they could not but congratulate the lovers of Catholic Ecclesiology, on the spirited way in which the restorations were being carried on, and the good taste that has been displayed in the detail, and in the judicious use of poly. chrome, and they regretted that over zeal had induced some persons to cavil at minor points, which had a tendency to damp the courage of those who are engaged in the work of restoration. It was stated to be highly desirable that local architects should submit the plans of their churches to some Architectural Society, and it was hoped that the day was not distant, when pious laymen would require such a guarantee from them. It was announced that a second series of Elementary Lectures on Church Architecture was in contemplation. The President then called on Mr. J. H. Parker, who read a most interesting paper on the difference between the early English and French styles of Gothic Archi. tecture. An interesting discussion ensued, in which various members took part. The President stated that a plan had been discovered for warming churches with gas, by means of which all flues and smoke werę avoided. Mr. J. H. Parker mentioned an ancient fireplace, of the fifteenth century, in a church at Salisbury, the chimney of which was carried up a buttress. The President mentioned, that Mr. Thompson, of London, was in the habit of constructing wooden chapels at a very cheap rate, and the appearance of which was highly ecclesiastical. The meeting then adjourned. The next Meeting of the Society was held on Wednesday, the 7th of November. The Rev. W. Sewell, B.D., President, in the Chair. The following gentlemen were elected members of the society. Mr. William Henry Mavor, Worcester College. The Hon. R. Hay, Christ Church. The Hon. R. T. Harris, Christ Church. Mr. R. J. Spiers. Mr. W. C. Plenderbleath, Wadham College. The Report was then read by Mr. G. R. Portal, B.A., Secretary, which stated that a letter had been received from Mr. Wynne, relative to a rood-screen in the church at Sion, Oswestry; it also remarked on the excellent restorations at Garsington church, and the recovery of the ancient altar slab for its proper use. The President then called upon Mr. J. Billing, who read a paper on Parsonage Houses, of which the following is a short abstract: "The parsonage-house deserves the consideration of a society which seeks to promote the study of Gothic architecture, as it is intimately connected with that structure which is the more immediate object of such a society's attention. The parsonage should be within view of the church, and in strict accordance with those feelings which its consecrated character calls forth. Old English domestic architecture, with its high-pitched roofs and substantial character, is best suited to fulfil this condition; it is also capable of being adapted to the peculiar |