is entirely hostile to slavery. What | and repeated several times, was, that as denominations, do stand entirely om slavery.' did not take it upon ay, that no others are clear; though time I knew of no others. acquaintance with the Free-will s is very limited; and I was not till I read your letter and the report 1 accompanying it, of the high and ground which they, as a denomination, ken on the subject of slavery. God hem, and all honour be given them So far as I have opportunity to make wn, this example shall be known hout the christian world. ing my late brief residence in Maine, me acquainted with perhaps some ozen Free-will Baptist ministers; and ere all tee-total temperance and antiy men; but that was so generally the with good ministers of all denominain Maine, that it did not occur to me ything which would distinguish this nination from the others there. = you have, as a denomination, taken o in advance of most others; and I e in it, and shall never hesitate to ou full credit for it. Very truly yours, C. E. STOWE. S. Of this note make any use which nay deem expedient. C. E. S." UTH AFRICA.-Baptist Anniversary. "uesday evening, May 17, the members e church and congregation connected the baptist chapel, Bathurst Street, a social and united tea meeting, when t eighty persons met to celebrate the versary of the arrival of the Rev. Thos. ton, their pastor, who has been labourthree years amongst them. After tea, ■umber being increased, upon the minisaking the chair, a hymn, composed ially for the occasion, was sung, accomed with music. After the opening ess, Mr. Temlett, as treasurer, laid re the meeting a statement of the affairs ne church, and its progressive prosperity the past three years. It appears from statement that on the arrival of their ister, thirteen members composed their rch; that now, after deducting deaths other causes, their number is thirtyen persons, and a steadily increasing gregation. As to financial matters, it uld seem that the annual expenses, such the minister's salary, the cleaning and ating of the chapel, amount to about 75. This has been met by seat rents, nthly collections, and quarterly subscripas, entirely voluntary; so that from the erality of the attendants on the worship God in this place, the current expenses Another account was brought before the meeting having reference to building, designated "The Building Fund." The chapel, at the time of the minister's arrival, was greatly out of repair; for new roofing, and putting the building into its present comfortable and convenient state, together with a former debt of some standing, raised this item to the sum of £418 15s. 10d. Against this account there has been raised, by voluntary subscriptions and anniversary service, £234 2s. 6d. ; which it was pleasing to hear they have every prospect of clearing off before long. After the Rev. T. Boulton, as chairman on the occasion, Messrs. Temlett and Shepherd, deacons, and other friends had addressed the meeting, Mr. F. I'ons arose, and making a few touching preparatory remarks, presented the minister with a purse, containing £62 11s. 6d., reading the following address neatly printed on white satin: "TO THE REV. THOMAS BOULTON, Baptist Chapel, Bathurst Street, Graham's Town. Dear Sir,-The members and congregation who are in the habit of attending your ministry, feel happy in meeting with you and your dear partner on this anniversary occasion. Having laboured for three years amongst them, they wish to testify their kindest regard and esteem towards you as pastor over this church and congregation, by presenting you with this purse, containing £62 11s. 6d., hoping the Almighty will long spare you, acknowledge and bless your labours amongst them." The minister, much affected with this manifestly unexpected and spontaneous testimony of esteem and affection, made an appropriate reply; and after again singing, and prayer for the Divine blessing being implored, this interesting and happy service terminated. Graham's Town Journal, May 21, 1853. DOMESTIC. HORTON COLLEGE, BRADFORD. - The annual services connected with the commencement of the session were held in Westgate Chapel, on Wednesday, August 3. At the general meeting of the subscribers in the afternoon, the Report was presented by the Rev. S. G. Green, B.A. This document referred, in the first instance, to the lamented illness of Dr. Acworth, whose health, however, as we are happy to learn, promises to be soon perfectly restored. Five students had left the institution-two for the ministry at home, one for missionary work in Ceylon, one to pursue his studies at University College, London, and one had resigned from ill-health. The number of new admissions for the session was also five, thus keeping up the complement of twenty The reports of the examinere spoke very favourably of the progress of the students, and the general state of the institution. The College had been affiliated with the University of London, and Mr. James Davis, one of the students, had matriculated in the first class. The funds showed a slight decline, owing principally to the illness of the President, upon whom the burden of providing ways and means had mainly devolved. There was, however, a balance still in hand. The Report urged very strongly the provision of additional help in the professorial department, as essential to complete efficiency, and appealed, for this purpose, to the liberality of the friends of the institution. An increase in the library was also much needed. The adoption of the Report, the appointment of the Committee for the ensuing year, and other resolutions, were sustained by the Revs. W. F. Burchall, A. M. Stalker, J. P. Chown, B. Evans, W. Walters, S. Green of London, J. Barker, and Messrs. J. Cooke, J. Wheldon, W. Chapman, Mr. Illingworth, J. Town. A sub-committee was appointed, consisting of the trustees and officers of the institution, together with several influential gentlemen from different parts of the county, to make arrangements, procure plans, &c., in order to remove the College to a more suitable locality. In the evening, after devotional exercises by the Rev. I. Lord of Ipswich, the Rev. Joseph Davis of Arnsby, preached to the students and a numerous congregation. The sermon was clear, forcible, and earnest, and will long be remem. bered by those addressed. At the close of the service, a liberal collection was made for the benefit of the institution. Bradford Observer. EDENBRIDGE, Kent.-The anniversary services of the baptist chapel in this town, were held on Tuesday, July 12, when the centenarean, Mr. G. Fletcher, now in his 107th year, delivered two addresses to erowded audiences. In the afternoon of the same day the ceremony of laying the first stone of a new chapel was performed by Apsley Pellatt, Esq., M.P., who delivered a very appropriate address to a large meeting, assisted by the Revs. J. Chamberlain of Westerham, H. Grieg of Dormonsland, W. Glanville of Bessels-green, and J. Swinbourne, minister of the chapel. BLUNHAM, Beds-Recognition Services.Mr. W. Abbott, formerly of Wetherden, Suffolk, after supplying twelve months, has accepted a unanimous and cordial invitation to the pastorate from the baptist church in this place. A recognition service was held on Tuesday evening, July 26, when, after devotional services and the usual questions, faithful addresses to the pastor and people GREAT YARMOUTH, Square.-The condi nomination in this long caused the dee friends. Nothing cou than the aspect it ha presented; it seeme almost utter extinctio therefore, that I a follows:- Towards year, the church meeti had its attention d pastor of the baptist Tenterden, Kent, and invitation to take th the Lord. He came of the present year, the state of things ar of faith and prayer, work of raising the c condition. For this season and out of s cottages, and amongs of the population; G to own his labours, greatly increased, and his settlement the ch to improve the chape the interior of which able and inconvenien most strenuous exer were obtained to justif the good work, and at bath in May, the chap purpose. On Thursd opened for divine wo cellent sermons were morning by Mr. Goul the evening by Mr. W opening services wer Webb, of Worstead, on The chapel has been and by the alteration, accommodation has persons. The alterat mended by all the mi expense has been abou £165 have already bee O Lord; O Lord, we b prosperity." DERBY, Sacheverel St to hear that since the r wood from Praed Stree pastorate of this church a much improved aspe sermons were preached 19, and on the next da was held, when John Derby, presided, and livered by several min neighbourhood. CASTLEACRE, Norf held our eleventh an CKENHAM, Middlesex.-On Wednesugust 3, a new chapel was opened in eautiful village. Two sermons were reached—one in the morning, by the J. Aldis of Maze-pond; the other in ening, by the Rev. J. H. Hinton of shire Square. The Rev. Messrs. , Kluht, and Whiting, Independents; the Rev. Messrs. Lillycrop, Smith, gs, and Cater, baptists, took part in ervices. The collections after the ns, and the donations of friends, ated to £110. The opening services continued on Sunday, August 7, when ns were preached, one by the Rev. Davis, Secretary of the Baptist Home onary Society; the other by the Rev. oule, of Battersea. The church woring in this building is composed of sts and Independents. The building haste Gothic structure, and will seat 300 persons, without galleries. There pacious and well-ventilated schools underneath the chapel that will modate 300 children. It is intended ablish a day-school on the voluntary m of education as soon as possible. are also two vestries, and other need ccommodations. The entire cost of whole is £1,100. Towards this sum people themselves, and their friends, already contributed £500. LLAND FEN, near Boston.--This locality, n is five miles from any village, and from Boston, is peopled by a large but ered population. Preaching by the sts has been conducted here for about years in the house of a resident, who w above fourscore. The place is usually 1, and before our aged friend departs to me way of all the earth, he is anxious to house for God provided. A small neat el is now erecting, which, we hope, will he birthplace of many precious souls generations. The building is nearly hed, and is to be opened this month. greater part of the cost is already J. R. ided. INDSOR.-At the baptist chapel, Victoria et, services were held on Lord's-day, 24, and Tuesday, the 26th, to celebrate extinction of a debt of more than £2,000. sermons were preached by the Rev. S. ycrop on the former day, and on the er, the Rev. J. Jenkyn Brown, of Reading, vered a discourse on "the day of Pente." In the evening, a public meeting held, W. Buckland, Esq., in the chair. Revs. Eustace Carey, C. Woollacott, Statham, jun., J. A. Miller, J. J. Brown, Perratt, G. Hawson, and J. Gibson, took in the meeting. Collections were made behalf of the enlargement of the schoolms, new vestry, &c. LIFTON, Devon. Mr. J. A. Wheeler, formerly missionary at Fernando Po, was recognized as pastor of the baptist church in this village, on Wednesday, August 10. In the afternoon a sermon was preached by Mr. Horton, of Devonport, after which a large number of friends from Launceston, and the adjacent villages, took tea in a field, surrounded by the delightful scenery of the neighbourhood. In the evening, Mr. Kings, of South Petherwin, introduced the services by prayer, stated the nature of a gospel church, and gave a brief history of the church at Lifton, together with an account of the circumstances which had led to the settlement of the present pastor. Mr. Horton gave the charge, and Mr. Horsey, of Launceston, preached to the church. The services were attended with much solemnity. May they and the Union thus recognised be followed by the abundant blessing of God. A RARITY, IF TRUE.-A friend in Glasgow -it comes far round-informs us that he copied the following paragraph from "The English Churchman" of August 3:-" Mr. Swindell, a baptist minister at Newmarket, has sent in his resignation, and has been confirmed by the Bishop of Ely, after being a strict dissenter for fifty years.-Essex Gazette."-Now, pray who is this Mr. Swindell at Newmarket, who has sent in his resignation, "after being a strict dissenter for fifty years." What did he send in, and to whom did he send it? Can any of our friends tell us? for we confess our entire ignorance of either the man or the matter. LEICESTER, Carley Street.—This year we were favoured with the services of brother Buckley, from Orissa, in preaching our anniversary sermons, and attending the tea meeting the following evening, which was of a highly interesting character. DR. Cox, OF HACKNEY.-We very much regret to hear that this esteemed and venerable minister is so far suffering from indisposition, that his medical advisers have ordered retirement from the pulpit for six months. DYMOHURCH, Kent.-At our annual meeting, Aug. 10, we had a full attendance of friends of all denominations, notwithstand ing the efforts made in this place to sup press dissent. HATCH BEAUCHAMP, Somerset.-Mr. John Teal, late of Naunton, having received a unanimous invitation from the church at this place, has entered upon pastoral duties there. BROMSGROVE.-Mr. R. Aikenhead, late of Beckington, Somerset, has accepted a unanimous invitation to the pastorate of the baptist church in this place. MISSIONARY. E GREAT REVOLUTION IN CHINA.-We here to this most remarkable event, at there is in the proceedings we are to mention any information of a y missionary character, but because influence this great movement may ly have upon future missionary lain these extensive and populous reonce so strongly barred against all pts to introduce the gospel. It apthat the native Chinese have never sy under Tartar rule, which at one or other they have made unsuccessful pts to throw off. It would almost apas if the distribution of copies of and scriptures a few years ago, by ate indefatigable German missionary, aff, along the southern coasts of China, xerted some influence on the minds of cople. At all events we find the leaders is movement proclaiming war against ry, adopting the ten commandments aw, and publishing in their proclamaa strange and motley mixture of bible gospel history. So far they have been ssful, having traversed and subdued provinces, and taken some of the chief -. Nankin, the second city of the ire, is now in their possession, where George Bonham, the British Plenipoary, visited the chiefs, and assured that the British would remain neutral ng the contest. He was received with ct, and returned in safety. They now ten to proceed to Pekin, the capital. stated that order prevails among the gents, and violence is punished. Their vengeance falls on the idols, hundreds hich are seen floating down the rivers. ld they succeed, it is expected that a and effectual door will be opened for gospel among the millions of China. if they do not, then severe measures be again enacted and executed against ho have in any way aided to suppress try, and missionary labours may be usly curtailed or prevented. We give a ines from their last proclamation. The great God displays Liberality deep as the sea; But the devil has injured man In a most outrageous manner. God is therefore displeased, And has sent his Son With orders to come down into the world, Having first studied the classics. God has set up his Son To endure for ever, To defeat corrupt machinations, And to display majesty and authority. Also to judge the world, To divide the righteous from the wicked; And consign them to the misery of hell, RELIGIOUS. OXFORDSHIRE LIBERALITY.-We give below a specimen. The friend who forwarded us the printed circular, of which the following is a copy, after telling us how one of these curates had talked to mothers about the devil having hold of their babies if not sprinkled, proceeds to inform us that notwithstanding this clerical interference and warning, the Bible Meeting was held in the Court House, and many went who might not have gone had not the circular appeared. The place was crowded, and they had a good collection. The inhabitants seem to have some of the old English spirit in them, for not only would they not be controuled in this matter, but they have also, both churchmen and dissenters, refused church-rate. 'Bloxham, (Oxon,) July 13th, 1853. DEAR BRETHREN,-We, the Vicar and Curates of this Parish, duly appointed by the sole Ecclesiastical Authority of the land, understanding from a printed prospectus that it is contemplated to hold a Public Meeting of the Bible Society, on Friday next, beg to address you on the subject. The Society is an union of Churchmen and Dissenters for a religious object. Now, it appears to us, that no such union can take place without the waiving of principles which ought not to be waived. We have no ill will to those who dissent from the Church; but, at the same time, we must bear in mind that that they are in schism; from which the Church teaches her members to pray GoD to deliver us. How then can we join with them for a religious object, without practically forgeting this? and how can we ever hope to win them back to the Church, if, by uniting with them now, we virtually allow that there is no difference between us? Till we can be united in one body, let those who conform to the Church associate together for religious purposes, as also those who dissent therefrom. In consideration of the above, we, your Parish Ministers in the LORD, bound by our Ordination Oath to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange doctrines contrary to God's Word,' do earnestly and affectionately exhort and entreat those of you who conform to the Church not to be present at this meeting, and to transfer your subscriptions from this Society to that which effects the same object without the above objections, -the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. We are, dear Brethren, Your faithful Pastors, in CHRIST JESUS, |