This is not the place for a criticism on the works of C., which extend to more than 30 volumes. It is sufficient to say, that they contain valuable and, in sonic cases, origi nal contributions to the sciences of natural theology, Christian apologetics, and political economy; while on minor topics, such as the church-establishment question, they exhibit both novelty and ingenuity of argument. As an orator, C. was unique and unrivaled. We read of men, in the history of the Christian church, whom we can believe to have been as eloquent, impassioned, and earnest, but nowhere do we encounter a man in whom intellect, feeling, and imagination were so harmoniously combined—a nature so "nobly planned, to warn, to comfort, and command." Scotland never produced a greater or more lovable soul, one more gentle, guileless, genial-hearted, or yet more fervid, from the strength of a resolute and irresistible will, before whose impetus diffi culties were dashed aside as by a torrent. There have been some loftier and more original minds in Scotland than C,'s, but there has never been a truer one, nor a heart whose Christian faith and piety )Vere more intense, sincere, and humane.
a t. of France, in the department of Saone-et-Loire, about 33 m. D. of Macon. It is situated on the right bank of the Saone, at the point where that river is joined by the Canal-du-Centre, which unites the Saone with the Loire: and secures C. an extensive traffic with the central districts of France, as well as with the Mediterranean and Atlantic. The town is generally well built, good quays line the river, along which also the finest houses extend. Vineyards, wood, meadows, and
cultivated fields surround and add variety and beauty to the situation. Its manu factures include hats, hosiery, vinegar, oil, pottery, jewelry, and imitation pearls ; and it has a large trade in the agricultural and other produce of the district. Steamboats navigate the Saone from C. downwards. Pop. '76, 20,571. C. occupies the site of the ancient Cabillonum or Caballinum.
a t. of France, in the department of Marne, 107 m. e. of Paris by railway_ It stands on the right bank of the river Marne, which is here crossed by a handsome stone bridge. C. is old ; and the houses consist chiefly of timber, lath, and plaster. The situation, however, is agreeable, and the town contains some fine public buildings, the principal of which is the cathedral, in the sanctuary of which there is one of the finest grand altars in France. On the east side of the town there is the splendid Promenade du ,lard, or park, which covers 19 acres. C. has manufactures of woolens, cotton, leather, etc., and a consideraole trade in grain, hemp, rape-seed oil, and Champagne wine. Pop. '76, 20,215. Previous to the union of Champagne with France in 1284, the population numbered about 60,000. In 1856, Napoleon III. formed the celebrated camp of C. to the n.e. of the town, which was occupied during the Franco-Prussian war by Canrobert, and afterwards by MacMahon. On the night of Aug. 21, 1870, 3Iac3Ialion withdrew his troops ; and next day the town was occupied by the Germans.