"In the Ukraine, or Little Russia, it is customary also to baptize by sprinkling or pouring water upon the body. This change the Little Russians, many of whom are Uniats, adopted from the Roman Catholics, when they were under the power of the Polish government. However, in cases of necessity, even in Great Russia, baptism by sprinkling or pouring water on the body is practised, and held to be valid." In a note, Dr. P. tells us he witnessed the baptism of an adult, in the case of the Mongolian chief, Badma, who died in 1822. He was lying in bed, in a very weak state. Prince Galitzin was godfather. Instead of immersion, water was poured on his head three times. Immediately after baptism, he received the other sacrament: bread and wine, soaked together in a cup, and given with a spoon. The pious prince evidently felt much; and when the dying man partook of the holy communion, he shed many tears. He died on the third day after his baptism.--p. 157. _Proverbs._ We can select only a few for the entertainment and instruction of the reader. Sin requires no teaching. Thieves are not abroad every night; yet every night make fast. Praise not thyself, nor dispraise. Thou wilt not see all the world by looking out at thy own window. A fool can cast a stone where seven wise men cannot find it. Two hares at once, and you catch neither. His wealth is not on the barn-floor; it is in his brains. At home, as I like it; in company, as others will have it. They gave a naked man a shirt, and he says, 'How coarse it is!' Hast thou a pie? Thou wilt soon have a friend at table. The largest ass will not make an elephant. 'Freedom,' says the bird, 'though the cage be a golden one.' Every soldier would be general--every sailor, admiral. In travelling, and at their sports, men show what they are. A _Greek_ speaks truth once in the year. The cow has a long tongue, but she is not allowed to speak. A golden bed will not relieve the sick. _Russian Bible Society._ Dr. P. speaks in the highest terms of the Princess Sophia Mestchersky, who was among the first to encourage him to attempt, in 1811, the formation of a Bible Society in Moscow; which in two years was realized. "From this commencement in 1813 till my leaving Russia, the princess had published ninety-three different pieces, amounting to upwards of 400,000 copies, on religious and moral subjects, which together form eight volumes, 8vo., and which were gratuitously distributed, or sold at low prices." Among these are the principal publications of the London Religious Tract Society. A very favourable account of the religious character of the late emperor Alexander is given, chiefly from the communications of the illustrious princess above mentioned, and written by her at the time of his death.