DOMESTIC. Baptisms. pre Devonshire Square.-Last night, , hristian bantists make water; whilst those who employ a few drops, attach an unscriptural efficacy to them. Thus, whether we refer to the Romanist, the Episcopalian, the Presbyterian, the Independent, or the Wesleyan, we discover that, either directly or indirectly, they assert that by water, as a means, we are either regenerated or admitted into the fold of Christ. But we say, the principal design of baptism is a solemn and practical profession of faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Such is the profession we have made. We have not only declared our repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ, but have publicly and solemnly professed them in our baptism. After these and many other forcible remarks, three males and four females were baptized by our pastor. May this interesting service be but the precursor to many such seasons! T. B. BAPTISM OF A MINISTER AT STOCKTON. -On Wednesday evening, Feb. 16, the Rev. J. B. Rotherham, a respected minister of the Wesleyan Methodist Association, delivered, in the baptist chapel, a discourse, distinguished by clearness and cogency of argument and chasteness of style, upon the great commission; stating the reasons which, after a careful study of Carson on the one hand, and Halley on the other, he had been led to a change of his views and practices on the subject of christian baptism. After the sermon, which was listened to with great interest by the congregation, which comprised a number of his late hearers, and after a short address by the Rev. D. Adam, he was immersed by the Rev. W. Leng. We regard the adhesion of Mr. R., who is a young minister of promise, as an acquisition to the baptist body; and we trust he will soon meet with a church which can appreciate his intelligence, zeal, and decision of character. BIRMINGHAM, Heneage Street. After an able sermon and an appropriate address on the brink of the baptistry, Mr. Taylor immersed eight believers, Feb. 6, four of each sex. It is pleasing to notice that four of these were from one family. They were all added to the church. Bond Street. On the same day Mr. New baptized three disciples of Jesus ROTHERHAM.-We esting baptism here of of five persons; four male; two women wit lies; neither of their hu decided, but are very attendance, and one, w serious impressions. an intelligent person has been a Wesleyan se of the young women daughter of our esteem the fifth of his famil daughter of one of ou How lovely was the the prime of life, the morning of their day their attachment to t the waters of baptism proach for the sake of reminding us of that sc confesseth me before confess before my Fat We had another baptis February, when one y united to us by baptism; was increased, as she wa of the above-mentioned six out of a family of ni on Christ by baptism; is a junior deacon with that all this family wil know and profess the Sa revive his work yet m The Lord has done grea whereof we are glad. more saying, "We woul STONEY STRATFORD.evening, Jan. 16, we ha our place. After a disco Devonport from "New saith the scripture?" an the candidates by our p sons were immersed in t Two Sacred Three. Wolverton station; the o of 15 years, a scholar school, and the younge parents who are member the water side, our past firm belief in her genu before many witnesses good profession. May th die peacefully, and reign LINEHOLM, near Todm lievers were baptized at 13. One had been a -N, Welsh Church. - We have SHEFFIELD, Eyre Street.-On Lord'sthere are indications of move-day evening, Feb. 13, after a discourse gst us. On Jan. 30, two young by Mr. Ashbery, from "Almost thou perbaptized by our pastor, Mr. E. suadest me to be a christian," three nd on the next sabbath two believers were baptized in the good old e thus added to the flock of way; one a youth of fifteen, who has gathered into his fold. Several been in our school several years, and his we hope, on the way. We have mother, who has attended our chapel mitted to the grave, in hope, almost from its opening; the third, an nembers—one a female of four-aged Wesleyan, who has for several years rs, long a worthy follower of he other was our aged deacon, ones, also of fourscore years, expressing his unshaken confiesus. Two of his brothers had deacons of this church. Another ecame a minister and died in d States, leaving two sons, both The children of our departed became pious members of the ad one of his own sons is now a in London. It ought to be I to the honour of maternal that he and his brothers were up by their widowed mother in re and admonition of the Lord, e fruits were her rich reward. -bed presented a scene of praise aph that might have convinced of the truth and power of ty. J. E. SIDE, Lancashire.- On Lord's. 6, Mr. Nichols delivered an on the subject of baptism to a e congregation, in which he took tunity of commenting upon the terms employed in reference to ance of baptism,-the example -the baptizing at Enon-baprial—the Eunuch-and the difhouseholds; and at the close vn into the water and baptized essed believers in Christ, two ad four females; two of whom ters, and, with one exception, all milies in which we had no memthe church. A good work is silently but powerfully and most y amongst us; indeed, the Lord great things for us, whereof we In the afternoon the newlywere received into fellowship had her mind much impressed on the subject of believers baptism. But lately her class leader, to whom she was much attached, having been a member of his class upwards of twenty years, having joined the reformers, she determined to leave the Wesleyans, and follow out her convictions, which she did with much pleasure to herself. We hope to baptize again shortly, as we have several candidates, and also a number of inquirers. Our prayer is, "O Lord, we beseech thee, send now prosperity." G. W. Eldon Street.- Oct. 10, at the public bath, one male and one female were baptized. Feb. 13, one female, the wife of the male above-mentioned. D. T. I. BOSTON. On sabbath evening, Jan. 30, Mr Mathews baptized eight persons; six females and two males, after a discourse from "One baptism." The chapel was crowded by a large and attentive assembly, who had thus an opportunity of seeing the ordinance of baptism administered in a scriptural manner. One of the candidates was a Methodist, the others were young persons of much promise and teachers in the Sunday school. A spirit of serious earnestness pervades our young people, and we hope will be productive of more devotion to God. Our preaching station at Witham Green is now well attended. We have added, besides the above, eleven baptized in September, three in December, and four others. J. N. HADDENHAM, Bucks.-We baptized one female, who had been a scholar and teacher in our school, in October.-And on Feb. 2, two men were baptized, after having been in our school, in the adult class, for nearly two years. One had been in the army abroad for several years; in which situation he enjoyed the means of gospel instruction, and obtained a little light. On his return home, he wished for more information, and constantly attended with us, and has now boldly followed out his con EVENJOBB, Radnorshire On Lord'sday morning, Jan. 30, the roads leading to this village presented a lively aspect by the number of persons thronging to the baptist chapel, where a large congregation gathered. Mr. Godson, late of Tenbury, preached, after which we repaired to a certain water near the village, in which, after singing and prayer, Mr. G. immersed a female candidate. What rendered the circumstance interesting to many, was the fact that the candidate had been a zealous church-woman, but from reading the scriptures had been convinced of this duty. Much persuasion was used to prevent her, but in vain; she saw her duty to her Saviour and was resolved upon discharging it. Our friend was received at the Lord's table in the afternoon. We had a very happy day, and hope that good impressions were made on many. J. T. INSKIP, near Preston.- We baptized two persons on Lord's-day, Jan. 30, and had a most interesting and profitable season. One of the candidates was my own beloved partner, who was, at the time we were united, and has been for several years, a member of an Independent church. The other is an interesting young woman who has been connected with the Sunday school here from her childhood, and is now an active and useful teacher. The discourse on "Thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness," was attentively heard by a large congregation; after which a large concourse assembled at the water-side to witness We the celebration of the ordinance. believe that the Lord is at work amongst us, and joyfully receive this token for good as an earnest of future and more copious blessings. J. C. BRIDPORT.-We are reminded of our neglect in not sending reports. In 1851 we baptized five-in 1852, six. On Feb. 6, Mr. Young, our pastor, baptized three converts to Jesus. Two were from oue family, from which we had already the mother and one daughter. They are brother and sister, and both teachers. The father yet hesitates. J. D. PRESTEIGN, Radnorshire.-Our pastor, Mr. R. Ayers, after a sermon from, "If any man will come after me, let him take up his cross and follow me," baptized two believers in the Lord Jesus, Feb. 6. Our commodious chapel was well filled. Others, we hope, will soon follow BLUNHAM, Beds.-On ing, Feb. 13, after remo the baptistry, and in scending snow, five belie by the love of Christ, v our minister, Mr. W. A mon was founded on th tive of Cornelius, and s converts of Christ were tism-that by baptism duced into the fellowshi and that baptism was a tion. In the afternoon th celebrating the love of C Three others were preve of illness, and there a whose minds are exercis interesting and impressi the kingdom of Christ. LIVERPOOL, Great C Welsh-On sabbath ev Mr. Price, the pastor, believers, after an impre Mr. B. Thomas, from, rection and the life." 66 Atholl Street.-We had witnessing the adminis ordinance of baptism for this place, on sabbath-day three believers thus signi dience to Christ as th Master. Mr. Price of G Street, delivered an able Mr. B. Thomas led the can into the water" and immer had a crowded and atter and trust that a good in produced, and that many and rather remote though lated locality where the cha will be brought to put the themselves personally, "W der me to be baptized." I that two of those who h Atholl Street were brough Independents. Truth will [We thank our corresponden from Liverpool, in which, several other large towns, active friend who would report the baptisms at all W. H. does so punctually ham. Will W. M. W. give of residence in a plain hand make it out] EYNSFORD, Kent.-Feb. dates were baptized by ou Whittemore, on a profess faith in the Redeemer DGE, Zion Chapel.-On Lord'sng, Jan. 9, our pastor, Mr. Burersed five disciples upon a profaith in Jesus. Three of the s were sisters from one family; he child of many prayers; the - many years a servant to sin, een led to receive the gospel in of a little child. The Lord is essing the labours of our pastor, are turning to the Lord. Ten didates have been proposed. of prayer is largely poured out people, making it manifest to us ime to favour our Zion, yea the TURRET GREEN, Ipswich. We had is come; for her servants take the pleasure of witnessing the baptism of in her stones, and favour the two female friends here on Feb. 6; one eof. J. J. A. of them had, till recently, been connected RD, Mill Street.—We trust that with the Established Church, but having is giving testimony to the word been invited by a pious sister (who had ace and making it the means of herself seceded) to hear Mr. Lord preach, alvation to immortal souls. On she became a constant attendant, and y, Jan. 30, our pastor, Mr. having diligently and prayerfully searched reached a sermon on baptism to the scriptures to ascertain if our princiowded and attentive congrega-ples and practice accorded therewith, r which he baptized three dis- she soon satisfied her mind on that ima profession of faith,- a man portant point, and joyfully acted upon her wife, and a young woman. It convictions. G. R. G. teresting and impressive service. EACRE, Norfolk.-On the first in February, Mr. Stutterd d an attentive congregation, What new doctrine is this?" young man, who had been a e, was baptized in the Saviour's Our friend, with one restored, ived into fellowship with us. DISS, Norfolk.-Mr. Lewis baptized two believers in the son of God, in September last. One had been brought to a knowledge of the truth by means of a tract on sabbath breaking, which one of the visitors had left at his house.-On Jan. 16, Mr. L. immersed two youthful disciples of the Lord Jesus, both under fourteen years of age. They are the children of pious parents, and fruits of parental instruction and prayer. More satisfactory cases of youthful piety could scarcely be desired. They are both sabbath school teachers. D. O. UAY.—On the first sabbath of the ■r, one candidate, long an attenour congregation, in conformity nitive practice, publicly professed in Christ by baptism. And they own both into the water, and he him. B. C. BIDEFORD, Deron. -On Lord's-day morning, Feb. 6, five believers, three of whom were from Abbotsham, were baptized by Mr. Arthur. The occasion was solemn and instructive, and many persons appeared to be deeply impressed with the scriptural nature of the ordinance. HUCKNALL, Nottinghamshire.-We opened our new vestry and baptistry, Feb. 13, when three persons were baptized on a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Great Redeemer. H. B. FALMOUTH.-On sabbath evening, Jan. 30, our pastor, Mr. Booth, baptized two believers in the Lord Jesus. They were both added to the church on the following sabbath. P. H. G. Baptism Farts and Anecdotes. RSECUTING HUSBAND CONVERTED. | choose a time for being baptized when he WEEN forty and fifty years ago it the Lord to convert the wife of a at Ashburton, in Devonshire, husband in consequence became a pposer of her ways. This opposition atly increased when he had reason eve she was going to be baptized. fe, however, thought that in con was absent from home. A time was therefore chosen when he was to attend at a fair in Exeter. The farmer went to the fair; but having heard on Thursday that his wife was to be baptized at eleven o'clock the next morning, in haste to return, he rose early on Friday morning to put a stop to the proceeding. After |