Baptist chapel in this village, by the Rev. J. Staddon, of Quorndon, on behalf of the Sabbath school. Collections, £17. 4s. COALVILLE.-On Lord's-day, May 23rd, two sermons were preached in the Baptist chapel, Coalville, by the Rev. J. Lewitt, of Coventry, when collections were made towards defraying the expenses incurred by the erection of a wall enclosing a grave yard, painting the chapel, &c. On the following day a spirited tea-meeting was held, when animated addresses were delivered by the chairman, Mr. W. Stenson, jun., Revds. J. Lewitt, G. Staples, T. Yates, and the minister of the place. Suitable pieces were performed by the choir, and the meeting was one of the best ever held in the village. Total proceeds, £20. IвSTOCK.-On Lord's-day, June 13th, two sermons were preached in the Baptist chapel, Ibstock, by Mr. T. W. Marshall, of Loughborough, when collections were made for the Sabbath-school. Notwithstanding the very unfavourable state of the weather, the sum of £10. 4s. was collected. H. S. C. BAPTISMS. LOUGHBOROUGH, Wood Gate.-On Lord'sday Feb. 21st, the first addition by baptism was made to this newly-formed church, and on the first Sabbath in July four more professed their allegiance to the Saviour in the same ordinance. Two others were prevented by affliction. And in the hearts of several of the congregation we hope there is some good thing toward the Lord God of Israel. T. W. M. LEAKE.-On Lord's day, July 4th, five persons made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ in the ordinance of baptism. Our excellent pastor preached, and afterwards bap. tized the candidates. In the afternoon he delivered an appropriate address at the Lord'stable and welcomed, the newly-baptized into the church by giving them the right hand of fellowship. W. C. MALTBY. On the afternoon of Lord's day, the 6th of June, after an appropriate discourse by the pastor, Mr. Kiddall, from the narrative found, Acts xvi, 25-34, two females were added to this little hill of Zion by the ordi nance of baptism. The right hand of fellowship was subsequently given to the newlybaptized, and they joined with the other members of the church in celebrating the dying love of the Saviour. B. LOUTH.-The gloom at present overspreading us, arising from the almost unexampled number of deaths which has taken place amongst us during the present year, and from other circumstances, too painfully felt by all to require enumeration, was a little relieved by the addition to our number of two friends, who put on the Lord Jesus Christ by baptism on the evening of Thursday the 10th of June. Mr. Pike, of Halifax, being on a visit, preached, from One faith, one baptism,' and Mr. Kiddall officiated in the administration of the ordinance. B. ASTERBY AND DONINGTON, near Louth.On Lord's-day, June 20th, the ordinance of christian baptism was administered in the latter village to three persons, one male and two females. On the following Lord's-day the Lord's supper was administered at Asterby, when the newly-baptized were recognized by the right-hand of fellowship. B. LEICESTER, Friar Lane. - On the first Lord's-day in June, six persons were baptized in the Friar Lane chapel by the senior deacon, in the presence of a large and attentive congregation, after an animated sermon by our beloved pastor. In the afternoon there was a large attendance of members at the Lord'stable, when the newly-baptized were received into the church, by the pastor giving to each the right-hand of fellowship. On this occasion there was an unusual number of spectators in the galleries, many of whom were deeply affected. In the evening our pastor preached an eloquent and animated sermon to a crowded congregation, from Isaiah lii. 1, 'Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean.' Most found it good to be there. May many such hallowed seasons be granted to us after so long a period of gloom and trouble. T. M. TARPORLEY.-On Lord's day, July 4th, four persons were baptized in the name of the holy Trinity; it was a very interesting occasion. We feel grateful for the success which has already crowned the labours of our dear pastor, and pray that many more may be awakened, and soon be led to follow Christ. CONGLETON.-On Lord's day, June 6th, four persons put on Christ by baptism, and one July 4th. We have some candidates. C. C. Mr. GEDNEY HILL.-On Lord's day, May 23, 1847, the ordinance of believers' baptism was administered to three persons, in a pond near the residence of one of the candidates. Easom, of Long Sutton, preached from Acts x. 47, after which he administered the sacred rite in the midst of a large concourse of spectators. It is pleasing to add, one of the candidates was a scholar in our Sabbathschool, and daughter of the friend who only a few days before left this world of toil and labour for the rest that remaineth for the people of God. Instead of the fathers shall come up the children.' MISCELLANEOUS. WIMESWOULD. Opening of School-rooms. -The opening services of our new schoolrooms were held on June 27th and 28th. On Lord's-day, 27th, Dr. Burns, of London, preached in the morning on the duty of christian activity and co-operation for the propagation of Divine truth,' from 3 John 8; in the afternoon, on the doctrine of reconci liation by Jesus Christ,' 2 Cor. v. 19; and in the evening, on the ground, the nature, and the desirableness of christian union,' from 2 Chron. v. 14, 15. The congregations were overflowing, and the sermons highly fitted for usefulness. We trust that the impressions produced will be long retained. On Monday evening a tea-meeting was held, provided gratuitously by a number of friends, at which about 170 sat down. At half-past six o'clock the worthy tutor of Leicester College, in a most affecting manner, dwelt on 'the nature, objects, and supreme excellency of christian love.' His text was, 1 Cor. xiii. 13, 'The greatest of these is love.' It was a season of refreshing. The proceeds of the opening services, together with private subcriptions, amounted to upwards of £60. The entire cost of the School rooms will be about £160. LEICESTER, Friar Lane.-On the afternoon of June 20th, the Rev. S. Wigg, pastor of the above place of worship, delivered an excellent and appropriate address, from Gen. viii. 22, 'Winter and summer,' to the children of the school, and to a numerous congregation, at the close of which the superintendents presented a copy of the Holy Scriptures to sixteen scholars who were dismissed from the school. T. M. THE ACADEMY.-In consequence of the resignation of the late matron of the G. B. Academical Institution, Spa place, and the various changes consequent thereon, the committee assembled at Spa place, July 15th, and 22nd. Among other important arrangements, it may be observed that the entire LINES rules for the conduct of the house, &c, underwent revision, and several new regulations were adopted. Compensation was unanimously agreed to be allowed the tutor for the loss of various privileges connected with his residence on the premises. A large room was agreed to be devoted to his future use, and for the reception of visiters. Miss Susannah Goadby was appointed to be the future matron; and the proceedings of the institution are expected to commence at the usual time, the beginning of September. The present arrangements are expected to involve only a small increase in the current expenditure of the institution. THE DEPUTATION TO THE FREE-WILL BAPTISTS IN AMERICA.-It is now arranged, (July 23,) that the deputation of brethren Jos. Goadby of Leicester, and Jabez Burns, D. D., of London, will leave England by the Cambria Steamer, which sets out from Liverpool on Wednesday August 4, and is expected to arrive at Boston, MS., about the 18th. It is supposed that they may return, D. V., by a Liner about the end of November. The prayers of the brethren and friends for their safety, and for the success of their mission, are earnestly solicited. At a meeting of the Foreign Mission committee, held at Spa place, July 22, the addresses from the committee to the committee of the American Tract Society, and to that of the American and Foreign Bible Society, prepared by the secretary, Rev. J. G. Pike, were agreed to. They contain a severe and just denunciation of American Slavery, as being sustained by the so called christian communities of the Southern States. THE ELECTIONS.-The whole country is now about to be agitated with the proceedings of a general election. Let our friends beware how they give their suffrages. Rather stand aloof, and not vote at all, and let the whigs sink, than give a vote to men who, like Lord John Russell, pretend to be liberals, while they are insulting their old supporters, and undermining the entire principles of freedom-professing to do that for the people, which will always be best done by their own efforts. POETRY. Composed on the death of a daughter of Oн death, that reigns in every part! Her children now are left behind, Without a mother's care; May they in God a father find, And at the last, may all be found [DEAR SIR,-I think the following lines of playful gravity, penned by the excellent John Newton, of St. Mary, Woolnoth, London, may be interesting to many of your readers. They were presented to me in 1824, by the late Mrs. Dawson, of Lancaster, the lady to whom they were originally addressed; and who enjoined me not to give a copy of them while she lived, as she would not like to see them in all the Magazines. I have never given a copy till now, Yours respectfully, T. W. MATHEWS.] TO MISS FLOWER, ON HER BIRTH-DAY SAVIOUR, on dear Miss Flower What more is in my power, J. N., aged 55, (in 1780.) LET US LABOUR FOR CHRIST ON EARTH. 'I retire from you with the motto, and I give it to you as a leading star-Let us work for Christ on earth, till we rest with Christ in heaven! Farewell.-Rev. W. Knibb's farewell address at Finsbury chapel, July 1st, 1845. 'LET us labour for Christ on earth,' When leaving the land of his birth, To preach a Saviour's matchless worth, 'Twas the farewell advice he gave, His parting words to all— The motto of a warrior brave, Who nobly woke the call Of Freedom, to release the slave From dark and cruel thrall. He is gone to his rest aboveHas left this world of pain; But his works of christian love, And words of truth remain; They live as monuments to prove, To work for Christ is gain. I dwell in safety, yet oppress'd; I have much reason to be sad, The bread I eat is flesh indeed, The work is great I'm call'd unto, Faith in my Christ doth all secure, Through faith I now have all I need, MISSIONARY OBSERVER. GENERAL BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY. THE Annual Meeting of the Society was held on Wednesday afternoon, June 30th, at the Stoney-street chapel. The spacious chapel was crowded. Alderman Carver, of Nottingham, presided. As the Editor of this periodical was suffering from indisposition at the time when the meeting was held, and he procured no friend to take notes for him, and as a lengthened account of the Association proceedings is given at the commencement of this Number, it is hoped our friends will excuse a more complete account of the meeting. The speakers are mentioned in the article referred to; and a brief analysis of the Report is proposed to be inserted in the Observer, after its due publication. THE BAZAAR. THE friends of our Foreign Mission will be glad to learn, that the bazaar which was opened in Nottingham during the late Association, has realized a clear amount of upwards of £165, when all the expenses connected with it are paid. This sum will be paid into the hands of the Treasurer of the Mission, as soon as the accounts can be made up. The committee in Nottingham through this medium, beg to tender their thanks to the various churches who responded to their appeal, and co-operated with them; and also to all those friends individually who contributed. The great variety of articles both useful and ornamental, as well as the taste displayed in the selection of materials and making them up, the effect of which was heightened by the noble room in which the bazaar was held, insured universal commendation from all who saw it. Such VOL. 9.-N. S. 2 H a display has been but very seldom witnessed in Nottingham, and we trust that this will be as the beginning of good things, and that the mission funds may receive many such contributions. E. BARWICK. INDIA. LETTER FROM MRS. STUBBINS TO MRS. WILKINSON. MY VERY DEAR SISTER.-Many thanks for your last kind note from Nottingham. It found us about the 14th of January, at Mooncia Marie, a place with which you are familiar. We have been out about a month, and are accompanied by brethren Bailey, Balagee, Bunna Malli, and sister Juggernaut Ma; the latter assists me in visiting three or four families every morning and evening. She is zealous and earnest, and while she is speaking to the poor women, I have an opportunity to rest a little, and in this way I am able to stay out longer than I otherwise could do; it also does good in another way: the heathen have before them a practical illustration of the effects of the gospel on their own country women: a living epistle of the Lord Jesus whom we daily recommend. We find, as you know from experience, some of the women hardened and indifferent. Some that we can only weep over, but there are many whose fixed attention, earnest inquiries, and subdued manner, lead us to hope the word has reached their hearts; they understand and fully admit the truth they hear. What they need is the Spirit's aid, to enable them to embrace Christ. If christians are earnest in prayer, this blessing surely will not be withheld. I cannot imagine any situation more favourable than ours to the full and free acknowledgement of this doctrine. Ah! I have wept when I have seen how thoroughly some of these poor women have been convinced of the truth of all we say, but have acknowledged the dis. position to act upon it is wanting. When we meet with intelligent and interesting females, we usually visit them three times; sometimes we find them less interested when curiosity has subsided, but on other occasions their interest deepens, and we are led to hope that the seed sown will spring up. Surely it is not too much to hope that amongst these interesting but degraded females, there are some Lydias. When at Sera Girda the other evening, I thought I saw something of this kind. While hesi tating whether to return to our tent or make one more attempt, a woman who stood at some distance saw us, and invited us to go with her to her dwelling. We followed her to a neat clean looking house in a retired spot; when seated she said to an inmate of the same house, Come and let us both hear the lady's words.' While pointing out in simple language the errors of her own system, and the only true refuge, her attention was riveted; once or twice she turned her head, but it was only to beg her child would remain perfectly quiet. We were pleased from her observations to find our remarks were thoroughly understood. When about to take our leave, for it was becoming dark, she said, 'What a pity you have been here three days, and I have not before seen you.' We were sorry we had to depart on the morrow, but we promised to visit her should we again pass the village. I am happy to say my dear husband, brother Bailey, and myself, are well; we have had colds, but are now free, or nearly 80. Brother Bailey is strong, vigorous, and cheerful; he enters into missionary work with all his heart, and is getting on nicely with the language; he is able to give a short address in the village or bazaar, once and sometimes twice a day. He not only studies, but talks with almost every one whom he meets. Considering the short time he has spoken Oreah, his pronunciation is excellent. Our worthy brother Buckley and two native preachers, are out in another direction, but as he is writing I need only say we are altogether a happy united band, too happy I fear long to continue in a land where removals, sickness, &c., are perpetually occurring. We are however looking forward to your return with pleasure-that return will probably involve the trial of leaving your dear children; need I assure you of our prayers and sympathies. You request me to give my thoughts freely on this subject my decided and unwavering conviction is, that we have done quite right in leaving our own dear ones; the confidence we feel in those dear friends to whom we have confided them, and the frequency with which we hear of them, greatly alleviates the sorrow we felt on leaving them. In ordinary circumstances I think, 'parents are the only proper guardians of their children,' and it is no small privilege to train them for immortality; but we, dear friend, have felt it our duty to live and labour in a land inimical to the health and morals of our children. I will imagine we had brought them. To watch over their health, to instruct them entirely, and to endeavour hourly to preserve them from the contaminating in. fluence of the natives, would require much, very much of my time and energy, and little would be left for missionary work; and after all we could not expect them to be equally healthy, nor would they possess the same amount of information or energy of character as if brought up in England. After some years it is true, Carey might have been sent to Calcutta, but under what disadvantages would he have laboured, and how seldom could we have met. Looking at the subject in all its bearings, we may imagine their being taken away without our being permitted to soothe their last pang; this would be trying; but to me not so trying as to see them droop aud die in this country, for then the bitter thought might have occurred, had I been more self-denying they might have been spared. I am aware others may view the matter differently; but I am inclined to think your views will be much the same; I firmly believe that whatever we leave from love to Christ will be returned even in this world a hundred fold into our own bosoms. Juggernaut Ma sends many namaskurs. Brother B. unites in love. Yours very affectionately, E. STUBBINS. LETTER FROM REV. C. LACEY. (Concluded from page 221.) I HAVE made you acquainted with some of our difficulties, and must tell you ere I close, a little of what we are doing to give strength and extention to the cause. I know that dear brother Buckley has given you the most interesting information about our Conference at Berhampore, else I might have entered into a few details; I shall therefore confine myself chiefly to my own labours. Our journey to the Conference was, strictly speaking, a missionary journey, though the population of the districts through which we passed was not great. Before we started, we had been joined by brother Millar, and ere we left Cuttack he made his first essay at public preaching in Oreah; and he succeeded very well, though with some fear and trembling. Since that time he has continued to persevere, and has now become an efficient Oreah speaker. He feels his subject, or finds his inspiration in his theme;' and his affectionate manner, I can perceive, has a very favourable impression on the minds of his hearers. We made known the gospel through Khurda, a large district of the southern division of Pooree. After the Conference, we returned by way of the sea, or, between the Chilka Lake, and the bay of Bengal. There is in that dreary region a very thin population |