OF the many interesting relics and fragments of antiquity which have been brought to the light by the persevering researches of modern philosophers, none could have been more interesting to the philanthropist and believer, than the one we publish below. "Chance," says the Courier des Etats unis, "has just put into our hands the most imposing and interesting judicial document to all Christians that ever has been recorded in human annals;" that is, the identical Death Warrant of our Lord Jesus Christ. The document was faithfully transcribed by the editor in these words:
Sentence rendered by Pontius Pilate, acting Governor of Lower Galilee, stating that Jesus of Nazareth shall suffer death on the cross—
In the year seventeen of the Emperor Tiberius Caesar, and the 27th day of March, the city of Holy Jerusalem, Anna and Caiaphus being priests, sacrificators of the people of God. Pontius Pilate. Governor of Lower Galilee, sitting in the presidential chair, of the Prœtory, condemns Jesus of Nazareth to die on the cross between two thieves — the great and notorious evidence of the people saying—
