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persons, who were all I could find giving evidence of their attachment to Christ. Yesterday I administered the Lord's Supper to about 400 communicants, most of whom the world, and who evinced the interest they have, since that period, been collected from felt by their tears and seriousness, whilst commemorating the dying love of their Redeemer. Indeed the conduct of the memsuch as awakens in my heart the liveliest bers is truly pleasing and satisfactory, and gratitude to God. A circumstance recently occurred, which, though painful in itself, elicited much that was gratifying. One of

our members, in an unwatchful hour was overcome by temptation, and fell into sin : on its becoming known, the effect produced on the rest of the members was striking to a degree; for several days I scarcely saw a smile upon the countenance of one, but a

IN our last Number, we intimated the probability that the Consolidated Slave Act, passed in December 1826, would not receive the sanction of government at home. We have now the pleasure to state that these anticipations were well founded; and that, soon after our December Herald left the press, the Secretary received an official communication from the Colonial office, apprizing him that his Majesty in Council had been pleased to disallow of the act in question. Our readers will see, in this grati-pensive gloom told the sad news to all fying termination of our anxieties on this subject, new reason to acknowledge the watchful superintending care of the Supreme Ruler of the world; nor will they fail to appreciate the wisdom and liberality of the British government, to whom, on behalf of the Society, it has been necessary on several occasions to appeal; and, hitherto, never in vain.

We redeem the pledge, given last month, to insert extracts from various letters lately received from this island.

From Montego Bay, Mr. Burchell writes thus, under date of June 4th:

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that a brother was fallen.' Several came

to me in tears, and asked me if I knew what

had happened; and after a few days enquired
how they must act towards him. I recom-
mended to them the advice of the Apostle :
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault,
restore such an one in the spirit of meek-
ness. Upon this they acted, and the fallen
affectionate warnings of his brethren made
a few days since told me that the tears and
him feel ten times more' than as though
they had all forsaken and shunned him : this,
he said, he had deserved, but he could not
bear their kindness and certainly the poor
man shews in his countenance that Christian
love can break the heart, when severity
I am more than ever
would not affect it.
impressed, the more closely we follow the
maxims and precepts of Scripture, the
greater will be our peace and success: in-
finite wisdom must assuredly be most capa-
ble of dictating the best instructions.

"How to act respecting the enlargement of our chapel I am utterly at a loss to decide. The purchase, new shingling of the roof, and necessary repairs of the premises, will require nearly the whole sum raised in England; and to enlarge, would require a sum full as much, especially since all communication is prohibited between the Colo

"Last week I took down every partition in our chapel, and enlarged it as much as it is capable of, so that it now measures 65 feet by 37. But this place, which is filled with benches as thickly as they can be placed, was crowded yesterday morning at our six o'clock prayer meeting, -so that it is easy for you to conceive how we were cir-nies and Che United States, from which we cumstanced at our 10 o'clock service: not were formerly supplied with lumber, &c. ;a spot of ground unoccupied, and it was dis- so that I now am purchasing pitch pine tressing to see so many go away for want of boards at 301. per 1000 feet, which I could room. The spirit for hearing manifested by procure before for 181. To venture, therethe poor people really astonishes me, and fore, upon an enlargement at such an exwere it not for the excessive fatigue I ex-pence, with my present very limited means, perience, my Sabbaths would be a perfect treat. I often wish I could but transport the sight of our crowded prayer meetings and public services to our Christian friends in England; I am sure they would all unite in pleasing astonishment to exclaim, What has God wrought!' Three years ago I formed a small church, consisting of twelve

and the illegality of receiving any subscriptions from the people, rather staggers me,and yet enlarge I must, for it is suffocating to preach under present circumstances, whilst hundreds are unable to gain admittance at all.

"At Falmouth our prospects are highly encouraging and flattering; our chapel mea

suring about 40 feet by 37, is crowded on the Lord's day morning and afternoon. We have formed a church, consisting of about fifty members, chiefly dismissed from Crooked Spring, and we might increase the number at once to 200, or more, but we are disposed rather to see their conduct first. Above 500 are received on our list as enquirers, and many others exhibit a pleasing concern to be instructed in the things pertaining to God. Every sermon seems to be attended with the divine blessing, and it is affecting to witness the feelings of the poor negroes, whilst listening to the tidings of mercy: I trust a glorious harvest of immortal souls awaits us in that town and parish. The people have long been beseeching us to come and help them, and now a door being open before us, may the Lord accompany and bless our efforts for his glory."

Mr. Mann, the coadjutor of Mr. Burchell, communicates the following information respecting Falmouth, &c. His Letter is dated July 20th:

"Since I last wrote you I have been visited by a slight attack of fever, but am happy to inform you that the Lord was mercifully pleased to bless the means which were used for recovery, so that the fever was overcome in a few hours. I have much cause for gratitude to the Father of Mercies, for continued health and strength since I came hither: my health has been equally as good as ever it was when in England. This, however affords but little security for the continuance of these blessings, particularly in a tropical climate, where the stoutest are frequently the first persons who fall. May I be enabled to be found watching unto prayer!

"Shortly after I last wrote you, we commenced our operations at Falmouth, under encouraging prospects of success. The supply of that station has, to a considerable extent, devolved upon me, in which I have felt much pleasure, and have had much to encourage me. The congregations continue numerous and attentive, and we have reason to believe that, since we commenced preaching there, we have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

"It will be gratifying to you to learn, that, after the number of years which have elapsed since this station was partially commenced by our lamented brother Mr. Rowe, we were still able to trace the effects of his instructions.

"Some we found whom we have good reason to believe are subjects of divine grace, and who have since been baptised, who dated their first serious impressions to Mr. Rowe's teaching. The seed which was

then scattered, though for a time apparently lost, has been silently and imperceptibly springing up, though under many disadvantages, and we trust that it will bring forth fruit unto eternal glory.

"Last week I visited Westmoreland, and obtained licence to preach at Ridgeland, which I purpose visiting occasionally. Considerable difficulty, however, lies in our way in the supply of this station. The distance from Falmouth is sixty miles, and it is forty miles from Montego Bay. Under such circumstances, and with three other stations on our hands, the supply which we can afford must be scanty, and that at considerable labour."

"A spirit of bitter opposition to the spread of the gospel exists here, as in other parishes of the island. One of our members is to stand his trial at the quarter sessions: last week two other persons connected with us had their houses levelled with the ground, their feet made fast in the stocks, and are now sent to the workhouse in chains-and all for the enormous crime of praying to the God of Heaven. However, greater is he who is with us than all they who can be against us the gospel shall finally be victorious, and all enemies shall be put under feet.' 'Lo I am with you,' furnishes everything, and ought to cheer us when the clouds blacken around, and threaten to overwhelm."

In a subsequent letter from the same friend, dated August 28th, after referring to the vexatious enactments' now repealed, he proceeds to remark:

"Though we have been at times a little cast down, we are not altogether discouraged, but would desire to look to the God of all grace that these things may have the effect of leading us to greater zeal, and more vigilant watchfulness over every department of our conduct, that we may give no occasion for the ministry to be blamed, nor for the enemies of the cross to triumph. At present the poor people are suffering many trials and discouragements. The long drought which we experienced this season has been much felt by the provision grounds, so that scarcity prevailed to such an extent that many of the poor negroes had almost nothing to eat; and, to complete their misfortunes, about ten days ago we were visited by a severe storm, which has made areadfal havoc among what was coming forward, and on which they were looking with earnest expectation for a plentiful supply. Besides, many of them are called to sustain much opposition and trouble, for their attachment to the cause of Jesus. It is, however,

pleasing to witness the patience and fortitude, 100; Readers in the Testament 150; the

which they display under their trials.

"Since Mr. Burchell baptised I have administered that ordinance to sixty-four persons, who, as far as we could judge, had received the truth in the love of it. The experience of many of them was truly pleasing, and the manifest change which, as far as our observation has extended, has taken place upon their conduct, gives us reason to hope that the truth is working effectually in them. May they be enabled to hold fast unto the end. I was happy to learn that several missionaries had been accepted of for this quarter. Surely no part of the world is more worthy of your attention. The general desire for hearing which prevails, and the success which the Lord of the harvest has been pleased already to grant you, may encourage us to hope for better things to

come.'

In the letter from Mr. Coultart, (Oct. 5.) which announced his safe arrival at Kingston, after a remarkably fine passage of thirty-one days, he bears the following pleasing testimony to the usefulness of Religious Tracts:

"The desire for reading is far beyond any thing witnessed in this colony hitherto. Several, I think five or six, persons of colour, and very respectable in their appearance, have joined the class here under the minister's care through reading of tracts. There is a pious soldier at the camp, who reads tracts to one or two and twenty of the same regiment, and Mr. Knibb has been informed that two or three of them have become very thoughtful about the things of eternity. If you can speak to the society about a grant of three or four thousand, I think I could dispose of them to great advantage- tracts against drunkenness, swearing, lying, quarrelling, uncleanness, stealing, &c. written in a very plain style. I could get persons to go from house to house, and read them, who could also explain now and then."

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Mr. Knibb has furnished, under date of Oct. 3d, the following interesting particulars respecting the school under his charge:

"The school is still full, and I think the improvement is such as would highly gratify the committee, could they witness it -Number, 314. Writers on books about

remainder in a state of forwardness. One of the scholars died a few weeks ago - I hope in the assurance of enjoying the happiness of heaven. I visited her, but the disorder was so rapid, that she was not able to say much. A little before she died, she said, Lord have mercy upon me, Christ have mercy upon me.' Seeing her mother weeping, she said, 'Do not cry, my mother, for me, but pray to God, and he will bless you; you do not know but this sickness is for my soul's salvation; but I know that Christ will not turn his back upon a child that calls upon him: Lord have mercy upon me! Since five o'clock I have been going to heaven, and I cannot reach yet. Do Lord, do Christ, come unto me: why do you stay so long?' She then wished to see me again, but I could not visit her, as I was from Kingston. Finding I could not come, she said, 'Well I have my Christ, my Christ; Amen, Amen, and expired.' This is exactly the account I received from her mother, who is connected with the church. The little Cross. O that she may be enjoying that girl was about 13 years of age, named Amelia Jesus of whom she spake! O that I may meet her in glory!

"I noticed in one of the Heralds, that some kind individual had given 17s. 6d. for the education of one child in the school: will you let me know who the person is, could not others be procured who would do thus? I would cheerfully send such individuals an account of such as were instructed through their liberality, and I do think that good might be thereby effected. I have frequently seen in the Heralds that articles of fancy work have been given to the East India Schools. I wish some kind ladies would send the little girls in our school a few, as it would please them much. I received a kind present of pincushions, &c. &c. from a few ladies in Liverpool; perhaps you are acquainted with some who would feel pleasure in sending a few also. Will you, in some corner of your Herald, thank the Bristol friends for a supply of books, &c. for the school, received since my last to you?

"I have lately baptized twenty at Port Royal, who had given evidence that they were new creatures in Christ Jesus. The service was interesting, and I hope profitable, but I have not time to state particulars. I would just state, that three of the candidates were from the Sabbath School. Brethren Tinson, Phillipo, Mann, and Burchell were with us at the time."

Contributions received on account of the Baptist Missionary Society, from November 20 to Decmber 20, 1827, not including individual Subscriptions.

FOR THE MISSION.

Southampton, Collection and Subscriptions, by the Rev. B. H. Draper
Chatham, Juvenile Society, by Captain Pudner

West Middlesex Missionary Union: Chelsea, by Mr. Skerritt.
Wantage, Collection and Subscriptions, by Rev. W. Glanvill
Foxton, Subscriptions, by Rev. Joshua Burton

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One-third of Annual Collection at York-street Chapel, Walworth, Rev. Geo.

Clayton-by Robert Cottle, Esq.....

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Morton Pinkney, collected by Miss Williams-by Rev. W.
Northamptonshire, by Rev. E. Carey: Kislingbury.

Long Buckby

£ S. d.

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21 5

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Loughborough, Collection and Subscriptions, by Mr. Keightley.
Loughton, Missionary Association, by Rev. S. Brawn (half-year).
Oxfordshire Auxiliary Society, by Mr. Samuel Huckvale, Treasurer:
Abingdon (Female Education, 91. Ts. 3d.)

Alcester ......

Bourton.

Blockley.

Campden....

43 14 3

10 0 0

30 5 0

9 0 0

5 13 1

26 14 0

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600

*Chipping Norton.

Cirencester

Coate and Bampton

Ensham....

12 0 0

22 13 5

8 5 0

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Huntingdonshire Society in aid of Missions, by William Foster, Esq., Treasurer :

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Wilts and East Somerset Auxiliary: Bratton, by Mr. Anstie, Treasurer..
South Wales, Western Association, by Rev. D. Evans, Carmarthen..
Exeter, Subscriptions, by Rev. S. Kilpin

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* The friends at Chipping Norton have contributed also the sum of 247. 1s. 6d., by Mrs. Phillipo, towards the chapel and school at Spanish Town, Jamaica.

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Hackney, Pupils at Madras House Academy, Mr. Allen
Dunstable, Collection and Subscriptions, by Rev. E. Carey
Bath, for a "Bath" Female School, by Miss Smith
Hull and East Riding Auxiliary Society, by John Thornton, Esq. :

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95 15 7
20 3 9

37 9 0

200

31 12 0

15 0 0

Grimsby

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Balance last year

Previously acknowledged..........

M. a Friend, by the Secretary,

Mr. J. Kennerley, by Rev. G. Pritchard, ditto

P. B. Northampton, by Rev. W. Gray, ditto

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We are obliged to our kind friend at Stroud for his letter, with its inclosure. The fact he mentions is interesting, but it has already been communicated, through various channels, to the public.

The Editor feels a pleasure in announcing to those friends, in different parts of the country, who have urged the publication of a Memoir of the late Mrs. Leslie, that he has just received from Monghyr a brief account of that lamented female missionary, together with a small treatise by Mr. L., entitled “A Vision of Heaven." These pieces will be shortly published, with a portrait of Mrs. Leslie, in a small duodecimo volume. The entire profits, should any arise, will be presented to the Baptist Mission Fund for Widows and Orphans, on which account the Editor ventures to solicit his friends will kindly exert themselves to promote the circulation of the work.

Littlewood & Co., Printers, 15, Old Bailey.

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