attended the Spafields chapel burying|trials, however, are ended, and hers, ground, and buried, as himself calcu- we have the satisfaction to state, much lated, more than twenty thousand corpses. alleviated. Thus “God tempers the He also preached statedly, but gratui- wind to the shorn lamb." tously, (as most of his labours were) a In his last illness no danger was apThursday evening lecture at Clerken-prehended for several days; his mind well workhouse, where he has some-was, however, serious and composed, times had a congregation of three hun-but with a becoming sense of his own dred persons, besides those whom he deficiencies, and deeply lamenting he visited at their bedsides. had not made it his more uniform study Though Mr. Pattenden made no pre- to serve and please God; and while he tensions to literature, he knew how expressed a steady attachment to the "to speak a word in season to him that religious principles he had long prois weary," and was often heard with fessed, he declared his sincere affecpleasure by judicious Christians. Lat- tion to all who "love our Lord Jesus terly, however, his infirmities rapidly in sincerity." He received with gratiincreased, and his domestic trials over-tude the repeated visits of his pastor whelmed him, insomuch that he was and Christian friends, and while his obliged to give up most of his ministe- mind retained its powers, united earrial engagements, though to the last he nestly in their petitions on his behalf. was ready to visit and instruct the sick While he was able to speak, his lanpoor. guage was, not indeed that of extacy or About seven years since he joined triumph, but that of humble hope and the church in Eagle-street, under the confidence in the Redeemer. During pastoral care of Mr. Ivimey, where, as the last few days, however, his disorder already mentioned, he was baptized totally disabled him for conversation: many years before. Here he was con- but he died in peace"he rests sidered a useful and ornamental mem-from his labours, and his works do folber, and, as stated by Mr. I. in his low him." funeral sermon, was greatly respected and beloved. His remains were interred under the meeting house in Little Wild-street, In early life Mr. P. married a widow many of his old friends attending to lady of the same religious and kind express the last tribute of respect for disposition with himself, by whom he his memory. His pastor preached the had two daughters, one of whom has next Lord's day morning at Eagle-street been the subject of great afflictions, meeting, from Acts. xi. 24. "For he and it may be truly said, that "in all was a good man." her afflictions he was afflicted." His J. WILLIAMS. INTELLIGENCE. FOREIGN. AMERICA. SABBATARIAN BAPTISTS. The Minutes of the Seventh Day Baptist Middlesex County, N. I. October, 1828. To which are added, the proceedings of their Missionary Board, and the constitution and minutes of the American Seventh Day Baptist Missionary Society The conference convened October 2d, General Conference, held in Piscatawney, when an introductory discourse was delivered by Brother Matthew Stillman, from Isaiah | Brother William B. Maxson in case of xxxv. 5 and 6. failure. Letters were read from the several churches, from which the following statement was taken. There are twenty-four churches, the first of which made no return. The second was formed in the year 1703; the third in 1707; the fourth 1737; the fifth 1783; the sixth 1784; the seventh 1787; the eighth 1805; the ninth no return; the tenth 1811; the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth 1816; the fourteenth and fifteenth 1820; the sixteenth 1822; the seventeenth and eighteenth 1823; the nineteenth and twentieth 1824; the twenty-first, twenty-second, and twentythird 1827; and the twenty-fourth 1828. Of those churches which have made re turns, the numbers are thus:-295 added, 35 deceased, 67 dismissed, 23 rejected. Total number 3035. Resolved, that Caleb Shepherd, Joel Dunn, and Jacob West be continued our agents as formerly, and that they have a certificate of the same signed by the Moderator and Clerks of this Conference, and that Jonathan R. Durham, and E. F. Randolph be appointed to assist them.. Resolved, that this Conference adjourn, to meet in the Seventh Day Baptist meeting-house in Hopkinton, R. I. on the fifth day of the week before the first Sabbath in October, A.D. 1829. Oct. 4th, Sabbath services commenced at ten o'clock, A.M. brother W. B. Maxson preached from Acts iii. 26. After an intermission of half an hour, brother Matthew Killman preached from 1 Pet. i, 5. The Lord's Supper was then administered by brethren W. B. Maxson and M. Stillman. Oct. 5th, first day, brother Joel Green preached from Isa. xi. 5. After an inter Letters were received from the church of Bolivar and Pembroke, which have been recently organized, requesting to be admit-mission of half an hour brother W. B. ted into this General Conference. After an exhibition of their doctrinal sentiments, it was resolved, that they be received as members of the Conference. Received, through the corresponding Secretary, from the Rev. J. B. Shenston of London, a number of copies of a Sermon, preached on the occasion of the death of the Rev. Robert Burnside, and a number of pamphlets, in defence of the Sabbath, with a letter of correspondence. Resolved, that this Conference receive gratefully this token of esteem; and that the Corresponding Secretary be requested to correspond with the Rev. Mr. Shenston, in behalf of this General Conference, and forward him three copies of our minutes. Resolved, that this Conference recommend the institution of Sabbath Schools to all our churches. October 3d. Conference met, agreeably to adjournment. Prayer by Brother John Watson. Maxson preached from Acts xxviii. 22, the concluding discourse. A large and attentive assembly was present, to hear the word preached, and during the deliberations of the Conference a perfect harmony prevailed. Their Missionary Board met for business the day before and the day after the Conference. One hundred and twenty-two dollars, fifty-five cents, were received from the Church and Auxiliary Societies. Their rules are excellent, and their affairs seem to be very prosperous. DOMESTIC. Recent Deaths. Died, on the 22d ult. Mrs. Ivimey, Resolved, that Brethren Lewis, Tits- wife of the Rev. Joseph Ivimey, pastor of worth, Charles Davis, Joshua B. Maxon, the Baptist church in Eagle-street, Red J. D. Babcock, and Andrew Babcock, be a Lion-square. For more than twenty-one Committee to meet the Agents of this Con-years she had been the faithful and affecference for the Philadelphia Lot, to receive their Report, and present it to the Conference, during its present session. Resolved, that we recommend to those Churches that may hereafter apply for admission into this Conference, that they transmit in writing, a statement of their religious sentiments, with their request for admission. Resolved, that Brother Christopher C. Lewis write our next Circular Letter. Resolved, that Brother John Watson preach our next introductory sermon, and tionate partner of his joys and sorrows, and for upwards of forty years she "adorned the doctrines" of that glorious Gospel whence she derived her hope of salvation, and drew those divine consolations which ministered to her support in the hour of trial and of death. Her afflicted and widowed husband affectionately records this tribute to the memory of departed excellence, and his grateful acknowledgement of the kindness of that Providence that bestowed the blessing upon him, and continued it so long. "O Lord, my times are in thy hand." Died, on Thursday, the 4th of December, 1828, aged 63, the Rev. Abraham Webster, who had been upwards of forty years a zealous and faithful minister of the Gospel, and many years pastor of the Baptist church at Pole Moor, near Huddersfield, Yorkshire. His death is much lamented by his aged widow, five children, and a numerous congregation. Died, on Thursday, Nov. 27, aged 47 years, the Rev. Robert Fry, pastor of the Baptist Church at Hatch, Somersetshire. He was interred in the vestry on Friday, the 5th of December; the Rev. R. Horsey conducted the solemn services; the Rev. J. Baynes preached the funeral sermon from 2 Cor. xiii. 11. This text was chosen by the deceased, as expressive of his ardent desire for the peace and prosperity of the people among whom, with piety, affection, and zeal, he had laboured for thirteen years. Every mark of attachment was manifested by the church, congregation, and neighbourhood. ASSOCIATION. WESTERN DISTRICT. continued till after five o'clock in the afternoon, the interest being fully sustained throughout. The accompanying resolutions were adopted unanimously. 1. That it appears highly desirable to the convened Ministers and Deacons to appoint a day for solemn bumiliation and prayer for the revival of religion in their district. 2. That they are of opinion that Friday the 17th of April next, (Good Friday) will be a suitable day for the purpose, and that they solemnly pledge themselves, on behalf of the Churches they represent, by divine permission, to observe it, and that they affectionately entreat each Church in the Association to unite with them by setting apart that day for the purpose of special prayer, for the extensive effusion of the Holy Spirit. 3. That considering the great importance of this subject being constantly regarded by all the Churches, they agree further, to hold a Monthly meeting for prayer for this especial object on the third Monday evening in every month, a measure in which they earnestly hope each church will also concur. 4. That the Meeting recommend the members of their several Churches and congregations, to devote the early part of the. morning of Good Friday to private and family devotion: to assemble at their own places of worship for public prayer in the forenoon at half past ten, and in the afternoon at half past two o'clock; and to hold a further meeting in the evening at half past six. The order of the evening services to be determined on by the respective Pastors and Churches, and that, where local circumstances will admit of it, the union of Christians of other denominations in these exer Pursuant to public notice, a Special Meeting of the Ministers and Deacons of the Baptist Churches composing the Association for part of the Western District, was held at Taunton, Jan. 14th, 1829, for the purpose of deliberating on the best means of promoting a general revival of religion in their respective Societies and neighbourhoods. The object of the meeting had excited great interest in the minds of the brethren, many of whom expressed the de-cises be earnestly recommended. light with which they had anticipated it. Nor did they fail to realize their pleasurable anticipations. A more interesting and devotional opportunity was perhaps, never enjoyed in this district. Deep solemnity, Christian harmony, and eminent spirituality pervaded the meeting, while the genial glow of holy love appeared to warm every heart, and to diffuse its benign influences through. out the whole services. The George Stevenson, Esq. of Taunton was invited to preside on the occasion, who obligingly complied with the request. deliberations and discussions of the business meetings were intermingled with repeated prayers and occasional singings, by which means a uniform and elevated spirit of devotion most delightfully characterized the engagements of the day. The meeting commenced shortly after 11 A.M. and with the exception of one hour's adjournment was 5. That the above resolutions be signed by the Chairman, printed, and a copy of them sent to every Minister in the Association, and that a copy be also forwarded to the Editors of the Baptist Magazine and New Baptist Miscellany, with a special request for their early insertion. A public service was held in the evening at Silver Street Chapel. The brethren Chapman and Sharpe led the devotions; brother Crook preached from Psalm li. 18. and brother Thomas concluded in prayer. It is worthy of remark, that on the evening of this day, according to the suggestion of the Association Committee. Special prayer meetings were held throughout the district, so that the associated churches and congregations generally, were at their respective places of worship, engaged at the same time in united prayer for the down-pouring of the Holy Spirit. FEBRUARY, 1829. THE Baptist Irish Society was founded, and has been conducted, upon a conviction of the certainty that the reading of the Bible and the preaching of the Gospel, would prove alone sufficient means for the complete reformation of Ireland, and her spiritual emancipation from the galling yoke of popery. It is hoped that much has been effected towards the attainment of this object, both in Munster and Connaught. The importance which the Court of Rome has always attached to Ireland is well known. How the Reformation which was begun there in the reign of Henry VIII. was received by the Pope and his Cardinals, the following letter, found in the "Harleian Miscellany," will shew. It is not improbable but the entire reformation of Ireland might greatly hasten, and probably accomplish, the total destruction of the Antichristian state. We know that the angel who is to fly through the midst of heaven, preaching the everlasting Gospel, &c. will be followed by another angel, saying, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen!" The following is the letter found by the Archbishop of Dublin upon the person of Thady O'Brian, a Franciscan Friar, who had brought it from Rome: "MY SON O'NEAL, "Thou and thy fathers were all along faithful to the mother church of Rome. His Holiness Paul, now Pope, and the council of the holy fathers there, have lately found out a prophecy there remaining, of one St. Lacranianus, an Irish bishop of Cashel, wherein he saith, That the mother church in Rome falleth when in Ireland the Catholic faith is overcome; therefore, for the glory of the mother church, the honour of St. Peter, and your own secureness, suppress heresy and his Holiness's enemies; for when the Roman faith there perisheth, the see of Rome falleth also therefore the council of cardinals have thought fit to encourage your country of Ireland as a sacred island; being certified whilst the mother church hath a son of worth as yourself, and of those that shall succour you and join therein, that she will never fall, but have more or less a holding in Britain, in spite of fate. Thus having obeyed the order of the most sacred council, we recommend your princely person to the Holy Trinity, of the blessed Virgin, of St. Peter, St. Paul, and all the holy host of heaven. Amen. "EPISCOPUS METENSIS. It is with real pain the gratuitous Secretaries have to state, that at the last meeting of the Committee, from the difficulty they find to get the money to meet the Treasurer's acceptances, a Sub-committee was appointed to ascertain what measures can be adopted for reducing the expenditure of the Society; which can only be effected by the reduction of the Schools or the Readers of the Irish Scriptures. * Historical Collections of the Church of Ireland, vol. v. 595–606. From the Rev. J. P. Briscoe to the Rev. J. trust my accounts will be found correct. I West. Ballina, Dec. 20, 1828. MY DEAR SIR, I send you my returns, &c. at last. It is with difficulty 1 do so now. I am very ill, and have been so for some weeks past. I scarcely know what I have written, but I got out of any bed this morning to forward my packet. I thought to write to the Committee, but my strength is not sufficient. Thank them for me, and tell them I hope to be able to write soon. My illness is occasioned by the severe rains I encountered in my last inspections. G J. P. BRISCOE. From the Rev. J. Wilson to the Secretaries. | am sure if you saw my heart you would Sligo, Dec. 23, 1828. MY DEAR BRETHREN, I have to inform you, that through the kindness of Providence I reached home in safety last Saturday evening, after spending nearly five weeks in the north of England, collecting for the Society. It is with peculiar gratitude that I mention the personal kindness I experienced through the whole of my tour, and what is of much more consequence, the lively interest that was evinced on behalf of the Society, wherever it was known; but I am sorry to say, that many did not know of its existence. The amount collected has not equalled my wishes, though considering all the circumstances, it has exceeded what might have been expected. I shall annex a general statement of the sums for the Chronicle, and will hereafter give the particulars for the Report. Yours affectionately, J. WILSON. From the Rev. J. Wilson to the Rev. J. West. Sligo, Dec. 23, 1828. DEAR SIR, I send you my letters for the Secretaries, giving a short account of my collecting tour, with which I confess I am not at all satisfied. But as the chief town in Yorkshire had been collected at previously to my going, I had a great deal of ground to go over, with as much expence as if I had collected at all the places, and of course the smaller towns did not tell as well. You will perceive that I have 861. towards the quarter's salaries in my district. You will please to send the remainder as early as convenient. Please to let me know how Mr. Franks is, and at what probable time he will come to this part of the country. Yours sincerely, J. WILSON. say so. I often fear, but I hope the Lord will cleanse, and clothe, and qualify me for himself, before he removes me from this to a better world. There are seasons in which I set but a small value on my life, and I think would not go to the end of the street to save it; but I feel deeply on account of my dear wife and darling helpless children, for them to be thrown upon an inhospitable world, without prospect of support. However, the Lord's will be done; he can be "a father to the fatherless, and a husband to the widow." If it were for the divine glory, I believe Mrs. Thomas would not think much about giving me up, whatever she and my little dears might be exposed to. Please to remember me affectionately to my dear friends. My kind love to Mrs. Ivimey and your children, in which Mrs. Thomas cordially unites. Believe me ever to be Yours, &c. WM. THOMAS. From the Rev. J. Franks to the Secretaries. Dublin, Dec. 26, 1828. MY DEAR SIRS, Mr. West has named to me his plan, stated in his letter to the Committee, and if it be approved by them, I hope I shall be able to execute it, as I trust it will serve the general and important objects of the Society. With respect to the present state of my health, notwithstanding the loss of blood, powerful medicine, and the violent nature of the complaint, I find myself comparatively little reduced in flesh, but exceedingly weak. The doctor gives me to expect a happy improvement as soon as dry or frosty weather sets in. Though I did not think it advisable to say as much to you or the Committee, at the time of engaging to come to Ireland, I entered into the engagement with my mind ardently intent on my work, and a determi From the Rev. Wm. Thomas to the Rev. J. nation of entirely devoting myself to the Ivimey. Limerick, Dec. 18, 1828. MY EVER DEAR FRIEND, I received your kind and feeling letter, and greatly thank you for your very warm and affectionate anxiety for my safety, and feel much obliged to you and my dear friends at Eagle-street, who remember me at the throne of grace. I hope I may be prepared for whatever awaits me, and "be faithful unto death, and then receive the crown of life," But I dare not promise any thing. I fear I am not worthy "to die for the name of the Lord Jesus;" and I service of the Society, as long as I should continue in Ireland; and it gives me much concern on every account to have met with such an interruption at nearly the commencement of my work, and to which nothing could reconcile me but the recollection that all our times are in His hands who does nothing in vain; and the hope that my illness will at least increasingly teach me the value of health, the shortness of life, and the necessity of working while it is called the day, and that even my present time will not ultimately be altogether lost to the Society, as I have now the opportunity of obtaining some valuable information |