themselves from his ministry. He has not been able to extend his labours to the Indians; but his ser vices in Quebec have, we trust, been useful to many. The obloquy, however, which his adversaries have contrived to throw upon bim, appears to have brought his usefulness there to a stand; so that he is desirous of resigning his station to some other minister: a measure which the Directors conceive may be expedient, should the Society think proper to send another Missionary there, and a suitable person could be found, who is able to preach in the French language: a qualification highly desirable for Missionaries in Canada.

Mr. Mitchell, who has resided for about three years in New Bruns wick, has been an instrument of spiritual good to several individuals in that place. He has, however, left that part of the country, in consequence of his marriage; and removed to another spot, where, we hope, he will still exert himself inthe cause of Christ. The poor people to whom he preached at New Carlisle, appear to relish the good word of God, and who were engaged in building a better place of worship, are extremely desirous that the Society would furnish them with another minister. The Directors, wishing to comply with their laudable request, have deter mined on sending the Rev. Mr. Pidgeon, one of the students at Gosport. This appointment Mr. P. has accepted with perfect readiness; and having been ordained at Gosport, has sailed for America.

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From letters received from Mr. Mitchell, it appears that, in a journey of considerable extent, he visited a great number of settlements inhabited by Highlanders, &c. many of whom were Catholics, and who gladly received the word. Whole towns and districts were totally destitute or all religious ordinances, and seemed in danger to lose the very forms of Christianity: many of them expressed strong desires for the means of religious instruction; and would rejoice even in the occasional visits of an junefant minister. Among persons of

this description Mr. P. is to labour as much as possible; and to collect as particular an account as he is able of the state of religion throughout the province of New Brunswick. Information of this kind cannot fail of being highly interesting to Christians of this country, and may ul. timately lead to some active measures for the more general diffusion of evangelical light in that dark part of the earth. As a portion of the British empire, inhabited by persons who have emigrated from hence, or are descendants of Britons, they have a strong claim on our compassion; and it may be hoped, that a just and accurate representation of their pitiable state may induce our wealthy merchants, and others, to exert their benevolent endeavours in that quarter, upon a larger scale than may strictly comport with the precise object of the Missionary Society.

These observations are, in some measure, applicable to. New foundland. Mr. Hillyard, whose faithful services in that island have been formerly reported, having fulfilled the term of his engagement with the Society, returned to England early in the last year; but feeling an earnest desire for further useful. ress in Newfoundland, he voluntarily offered to resume the scene of his former labours. The Directors readily accepted his proposal; and he accordingly sailed from Liverpool in the latter end of the summer; and they have had the pleasure of hearing of his safe arrival at Carbonear.

šitions should appear suited to such important stations as abound in that part of the globe. The period for entering upon the interesting service has at length arrived; and there are now on their way to those countries six brethren, two of whom are accompanied by their wives. The Rev. Mr. Vos superintends the Mission designed for Ceylon. His long standing in the Christian ministry; his faithful and successful labours therein, both in Holland and at the Cape of Good Hope, point him out as a person remarkably qualified to fill this station. He is accompanied by the brethren Ehrhardt and Palm, natives of Germany, who received their education for Missionary services at the Seminary at Berlin. Mrs. Vos and Mrs. Palm have also an important service to occupy their zeal, in the instruction of the female natives, and in assisting in the education of children †.

Those who are designed to labour en the continent of India, are the Rev. Messrs. Ringeltaube, Desgranges, and Cran. The first is a native of Prussia, who has already passed a short time in India. The other Missionaries have been about two years in the Seminary at Gosport; and the whole have been ordained to the office of the Christian ministry, and recommended to the grace of God in the discharge of the arduous and important service to which they are called. The Society will, no doubt, bear these devoted servants of God in their af. fectionate remembrance; and, at the throne of grace, implore in their behalf the divine protection, Counsel, and support, that they may make known among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; and at length finish their Course with joy!

The Directors have the satisfac tion to make a favourable Report of the state of the Seminary at Gosport. The young men, who are under a course of instruction

suited to Missionary labours, pur

sue their studies with diligence; and evince that devotedness of heart to the great object in view, which encourages their worthy Tuter and the Society to hope that they will one day become burning and shining lights in the benighted regions of the Pagan world. Two other persons have nearly finished their medical studies; and, we hope, may be eminently qualified for situations in which the healing art may prove a happy introduction to the dispensation of the gospel, particularly in the most highly ci vilized countries of the east.

With cheerful confidence the Directors look forward to the continued and liberal support of the Religious Public. The Society will perceive, by the foregoing statement of the enlargement of the Missionary sphere, that the expenditure of the Institution must, of course, be exceedingly increased: about 2000l. will be requisite for the conveyance of the Missionaries now on their way, or ready to de. part; and nearly the same sum may be annually necessary for several years to come, for the purposes of their several Missions. The visit of the Africans to this country, and their return, together with eight additional labourers, have occasioned an unexpected and considerable demand; but, we trust, that this expence will not become a matter of regret, when the satisfaction which their visit has afforded to the Society, and the probable advantage which the Mission may derive from their report in Africa, are taken into consideration. When the large sums, which the efforts of the last year have occasioned, are paid, it will be found that the expenditure has greatly exceeded the income. Those of our friends, therefore, who have supposed the retention of a large capital by the Society to be improper, will find that it will then be considerably reduced; and unless the exertions of the public, particularly in the country, shall keep pace with the

men; and Mr. Banister, of Ware ham, after it.

The whole of Thursday morning, May 10, was devoted to the business of the Institution, at Haberdashers' Hall. The Thanks of the Society were voted to the Treasurer and Secretary, for their disin terested labours: and both were requested to continue in their respective offices. The Report of the Directors was then read to the Society, and approved. The Thanks of the Society were given to the Directors, for their diligent attention to its affairs during the past year. A certain number of the Directors were, according to the usual rotation, declared ineligible for the year following. Those gentlemen, with others, forming a Committee of Nomination, withdrew; and afterwards presented a list of names of gentlemen to fill up the vacancies; and who were unanimously chosen by the Society. The 133d Psalm was then sung. Mr. Bogue gave an exhortation, animating the Members of the Society to proceed with vigour in the glorious undertaking, and presenting the most pleasing hopes of future and exten. sive advantage to the world by their persevering activity. Mr. Greatheed concluded the Meeting by solemn prayer. The utmost harmony prevailed during the whole, to the great satisfaction of a company more numerous than on former occasions.

On Thursday evening, a great concourse of people attended at Tottenham - Court Chapel at an early hour. Previous to the commencement of the service, Mr. Tracy read the Annual Report from the pulpit; Mr. Huckwell, Curate of the chapel, read prayers; Mr. W. Evans, of Oxfordshire, prayed. The sermon was preached by Mr. David Dickson, of Edinburgh, from Luke ii. 10, 11. Mr. Jones, of -Oathall, concluded with prayer.

On Friday morning, May 11, at -St. Saviour's Church, Southwark, Mr. Mann, one of the Chaplains of the church, read prayers. Mr. Scott, Rector of Aston Sandford,

The Sermons are in the press, with pected in the course of the present Month.

(formerly of the Lock Chapel) preached from Mat. ix. 37, 38.

On Friday afternoon, at four o'clock, the Society met, to conclude their public business, at the school-room adjoining Zion chapel; and at six in the evening.

The sacramental-festival concluded and crowned the Anniver sary Meeting. Mr. Cockin presided. Mr. Bennet (of Birmingham) Mr. Buck, Mr. Greatheed, and Mr. Wilks gave suitable exhortations during the service. Mr. Roby, Mr. Cockin, and Mr. Hill prayed. The elements were distributed by Messrs. Collison, Ball, Nicholson, Fowler, T. Priestley, Jackson, Mather, Brooksbank, Castleden, Kent, J. Townsend, Sloper, Bickerdike, Lacy, Hyatt, Kingsbury, Nicol, Williams, Western, Styles, Cooke, Knight, Rankin, Steinkopfft, &c. The Communicants were far more numerous than before. The service was solemn and delightful, and afforded a high degree of sacred satisfaction to a great number of persons.

We have reason to believe, that all the Meetings of the Society this year have proved exceedingly pleas. ing and profitable; and that the Missionary spirit, or, in other words, a holy and fervent desire for the salvation of the Heathen, is gradually augmenting. The Four able Ser mons preached on this occasion, will shew that the subject is far from being exhausted; that the more it is contemplated, it becomes more and more important in the public view; and recommends it self, with increasing dignity and interest, to serious minds. May the glorious" Friend of Sinners" go on to prosper the efforts of this and of all other Missionary Societies, for the advancement of his kingdom, until all men shall be blessed in him," and "all nations shall call him blessed †.”

Religious Tract Society.

The SIXTH Annual Meeting of this Society was held at St. Paul's Coffee-House, at seven o'clock, on

the Report at length, &c. and may be ex

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Jan. 11, 1804, a new Chapel was opened at Helston, in Cornwall. Mr. Daniel (student at Bristol) began the service; Mr. Saunders, of Penzance, preached from 1 Kings viii. 27; Mr. Redding, of Truro, from 2 Chron. vi. 4c, 41; Mr. Tyso (late Student at Bristol) concluded. Mr. Tyso has preached at Kelston and its vicinity with general acceptance; and has collected a congregation, notwithstanding great difficulties and opposition.

March 21. The Rev. J. Philp (educated at Hoxton Academy) late assistant to Mr. Winter, of Newbury, was ordained pastor over the Independent church at Aber. deen, formerly under the care of Mr. Steven. Mr. Davison comimenced the service with prayer, &c. Mr. Thornton, of Billericay, deli

vered the introductory discourse, &c. Mr. Anderson, of Frazersburgh, offered up the ordination prayer; Mr. Cowie, of Huntley, gave the charge; Mr. Robertson, of Creechie, preached to the people; and Mr. Paterson, of Kingeff, concluded.

March 21. The Rev. J. Drake was ordained pastor oyer the Independent church of Christ, newly formed at Steeple Bumpstead, in Essex.

Mr. Pyne, of Duxford, began by prayer and reading; Mr. Chaplin, of Bishop Stortford, delivered the introductory discourse, &c. Mr. Jennings, of Thaxted, of fered the ordination prayer, with imposition of hands; Mr. Stevenson, of Castle Hedingham, gave the charge, from 1 Tim. iv. 15; Mr. Hopkins, of Linton, offered the gsneral prayer; Mr. Mark, of Wea.