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It was mentioned in our last Number, that Mr. Gordon and Mr. Lee, with their wives, were to embark at New York for India, on board the Magdalen; but by Letters lately received from the former place, we find that, on account of an alteration having been made as to the destination of the Magdalen, they had agreed to take their passage in the American brig Brutus, Capt. Edwards (a grandson of President Edwards); which vessel was expected to sail about the 10th of June.

THE EDINBURGH MISSIONARY SOCIETY HELD their Eleventh Anniversary Meeting on Tuesday, May 31, in Lady Glenorchy's Chapel; when a sermon was preached by Dr. Camp bell, from Eph. ii. 7, "That, in the ages to come, he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness towards us, through Christ Jesus." After the sermon, a Report of the Proceedings of the Directors was read, and officers for the ensu

ing year were elected. The collec

tion amounted to 151 7. Os. 8d

The Directors have received letters from Karass, dated February 1; when Mr. Brunton and the other Missionaries were all in their usual health. They bring, however, the painful intelligence that, early on the morning of January 14, Mr. Brunton's house was destroyed by fire, Mr. B. first discovered the fire; but the flames had made such progress, that it was in vain to think of getting them extinguished.

As the house was built of timber, it was in a short time reduced to ashes. It was 90 feet long, and conveniently fitted up for the accommodation of a large family. Much labour and expence will be necessary to replace it,

Mr. B. speaks with gratitude of the kindness of the other Missionaries on this occasion. The native children who live with him, astonished him by their exertions to save what they could from the fire. Soon after the fire broke out, the wind changed. Had it not been for this circumstance, it would have been almost impossible to have preserved the houses of the other Missionaries. Mrs. B. had scarcely got the young children out of the house, when the roof of the room where they were sleeping fell in. Though 14 persons, most of them young, were sleeping in the house, not one of them was either burnt or hurt.

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Mr. Pinkerton, one of the Missionaries, writes thus: "I am now so much master of the Turkish language, that I have begun to write a tract in it, on the Worth of the Soul, and on the Consideration of Eternity.

In common matters, I speak German as well as English; and find that the acquisition of one language is no hindrance to the learning of another.

"I think Kategeray (the young Sultan who has embraced Christian ity) has been much the better for his journey to Petersburgh. At present, his mind is greatly perplexed respecting his future prospects, and the measures he should follow to provide for his support. He meets with much persecution on account of his religion. His friends generally address him by some opprobrious name; but he bears his persecution with wonderful patience. The other Sultans have threatened to take his slaves from him for becoming Christian. Notwithstanding this harsh treatment, he is not ashamed to avow himself a Christian; and argues with the greatest earnestness against the Tartar Effendis. One day lately, as he and I were going to Georghievsk, we fell in with a number of Tartars, among whom there was a Mohamimedan doctor. We entered into conversation; and religion soon becanie the subject. Kategeray supported Christianity with great boldness and considerable ability; and when the Effendi found himself at a loss to answer the arguments which Kategeray urged against the Mohammedan imposture, he tried to get rid of the subject by a laugh. Upon which Kategeray said to him, with great seriousness, "You may laugh, if you please, at the words which I have spoken; but unless you believe the gospel, my words will prove witnesses against you at the last day."

Shellivy, the Effendi, of whom

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I have said so much in former letters, has removed to Islam's Village. He is a man of good understanding, and seems anxious to find out the truth. He told me lately, that he would come and see us often, were he not afraid of his life. Some of the zealous Mohammedans have threatened to kill him, on account of his attachment to us."

Two young natives have been added to the church, by baptism. Abdy, the Mahometan Priest, was present at the baptism; and scemed much struck with what he then witnessed. He expressed peculiar satisfaction both with the sentiments and music of a hymn, which Mr. Brunton had composed for the orcasion; and in which some of the great distinguishing truths of Christianity were introduced.

The ransomed children continue to do well, and are a great comfort to the Missionaries. A field of about 18 acres has been inclosed; which it is intended to cultivate this summer, Mr. for the use of the Mission. Galloway, who was bred to the weaving business, has got a loom made, on which he works at his leiIle has finished cne sure hours. web; and was proposing to get a loom made for a young native, who lives with him, whom he intends to instruct in the art of weaving.

A Sultan, named Ali, who used often to visit the Missionaries, died lately. Before his death, he asked his friends to carry him to Karass : but this request they rejected with indignation. They suspected that he died a Christian; and, on that account, besitated about burying him. He left a widow and three children, whom he wished to be committed to Mr. Brunton's care: but they all died soon after him, of the plague, which was then raging in the district where they resided.

Letter from Capt. Wicks to Mr. J.
Eastburn, Philadelphia; received a
Few Days before the Captain's Ar-
rival.

My Friends, Calcuttu, Oct.16, 1806.

"I WROTE you some few days past, informing you of such of my

proceedings as were worth your no I shall now tice up to that time. mention some things that have taken place since, and conclude for this voyage. I went to the mission-house last week; and was present at two On Thursvery interesting scenes. day night I sat down to a supper, where there were ranged on one side of the table 51 converted nathem tives, men and women; among seven Bramins and three Faquers. On the other side there were three evangelical church ministers, and all the church of white people at Serampore. The supper consisted chiefly of rice and fruit, dressed in various ways; some eating with spoons, and some with the fingers. When all were filled, the natives sang a hymn in their own language; and the white people sang another in theirs: then the natives sang another, arose from the table, and departed.

Behold, my friends, in this scene, the power of the gospel:. it has effected what all the powers on earth could not have done, even in the outward appearance ;-much less could any human force or policy influence the heart to that union and fellowship which was manifested among us, for there were four or five different denominations of Christians among the white people, all united, as one man, in promoting the interest of the dear Redeemer in this part of the world, and bearing their testimony to his truth. On Friday night I went with the Missionaries at Serampore, and one from the London mission, to a large pagoda; where we met four churchministers, who all united in prayer and praise for the spread of the precious gospel, until a late hour. 0 that the time may soon come when all their idol temples shall be turned into houses of delightful prayer and praise to the true and living God, and all their idols given to the moles and to the bats! May we not hope that this is taking place? Do not these things indicate strongly that God is about to fulfil his promises of mercy and grace to his church? Surely, they do; and our hearts ought and must rejoice in them. Hallelujah! Your friend,

B. WICKES, Sen.

MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS, &c.

Collection at Petersfield, by Rev. Mr. Barratt

Collection at the Independent Church at Kingsbridge, Devon, by
Messrs. Burneil and Lavers, deacons

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Independent Congregation, Salisbury, collected First Lord's
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Auxiliary Society, at the Rev. Mr. Koby's Chapel, Manchester 11
A few Friends at Churchover, by Rev. Mr. Hartnell, Lutterworth 2
Rev. Mr. Steill and Friends, Kidderminster

S. Bottomley and Friends, Scarborough

Mr. Smellie and Friends, Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire

A Friend to the Missionary Society, by Mr. J. Wilson
Legacy of Mrs. Jukes, late of Shrewsbury, by Rev.

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A COMMODIOUS Chapel was last summer opened at Bulford, near Amesbury, Wilts. The preachers were Messrs. Berry, of Warminster (from James i, 25); Bennett, of Romsey (from Acts xviii, 9, 10); and Griffin, of Portsea (from Rev. xxii. 20), Messrs. Saffery, Hopkins, Sedcole, Tracey, Hunt, and Aldridge, conducted the devotional exercises. This interest owes its origin and sup port to the exertions of two gentle men belonging to the congregation of the late Mr. Adams, of Salisbury,

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evening, a sermon was preached by Mr. Morell, of St. Neot's; Messrs. Nichols, of Kimbolton, and Bull, of Newport, prayed. Additions have been made to the church; and there is a pleasing prospect of success.

April 28, 1807, The Rev. G. Waller was ordained over the Calvinistic Methodist church at Shepherd's Hill, Haslemere, Surry. Mr. Luke, of Alton, opened the business of the day; Mr. Buck, of London, gave the charge; Mr, Hyatt, of the Tabernacle, London, preached to the people. The gospel was first introduced here by the late Rev. J. Eyre, of Hackney, of revered me mory.

May 18. Mr. M. Jones was ordained to the pastoral office over the Baptist church at Broad Oak, Herefordshire, Mr.Bradley, of Coleford, delivered the introductory discourse, from 1 Tim. iv. 14, received the confession of faith, and offered up the ordination prayer; Mr. Ed- ́ mund, of Cumbran, gave the charge

to the minister, from 2 Tim. ii. 3; and Mr. Thomas, of Abergavenny (late of Ryeford) addressed the church from Col. iv. 12, and concluded the meeting by prayer.

The Sussex Association met at Brighton, on the 27th and 28th of May. On the 27th, Mr. Arrow, of Hastings, preached at Mr. Hamilton's Meeting, from 1 John v. 12, Mr. Brown, of Burwash, and Mr. Nicol, of London, engaged in prayer. Next day, the forenoon was spent in transacting the business; and the Rev. F. Hamilton was chosen Secretary and Treasurer. In the evening the Association met at Lady Huntingdon's Chapel; when Mr. Neves, of Alfriston, preached from 1 Cor. ix. 16. Mess. Hamilton and Jones (of Wivelsfield) engaged in

prayer.

May 27. The Somerset Association was held at Somerton. On the preceding evening, Mr. Innes, of Crediton, preached from 2 Cor. iv. 18. In the morning, at seven o'clock, Mr. Heudebourck, of Taunton, from Phil. i. 27; forenoon, Mr. Lewis, of Chelwood, from Neh. x. 39, last clause;

afternoon, Mr.James, of Bir mingham, from 2 Pet. iii. 12; and in the evening, Mr. Jay, of Bath, from 1 John iv. 18. The devotional parts of the services were conducted by a variety of ministers present.

Jure 1. Mr. W. Buck, late student at Bristol, was ordained Pastor of the Baptist congregation at Braunstone, in Northamptonshire. Mr. Keely, of Northampton, began the service; Mr. Franklin, of Coventry, delivered an introductory discourse, &c.; Mr. Heighton, of Road, prayed; Mr. Hutchings, of London, gave the charge, from 2 Tim. iv. 2; Mr. Sutcliff, of Olney, preached to the people, from Heb, Xiii. 22; and Mr. Adams, of Napton, concluded in prayer. Mr. Franklin preached in the evening, from Isa. xxxiii. 17.--Religion, in this place, appears to have revived during the last year.

A very general spirit of enquiry having appeared for some time in the village of Launton, near Bicester, some serious persons were excited to communicate to them the

word of life. For some months the services were carried on in a private house, which being found insufficient, a chapel was erected, which was opened June 3. Mr. Church, of Banbury, began the service; Mr. Freer, of Uxbridge, preached from Mark xvi. 20; Mr. Aston, of Buckingham, concluded with prayer. In the afternoon, Mr. Davis, of Waddesdon, began with prayer; Mr. Aston preached from Ps. exviii, 25 ; and Mr. Fletcher, of Bicester, concluded with prayer.

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June 11. The Rev. G. Bartlett was ordained over the Independent congregation at Weytown, Bridport, Dorsetshire. Mr. Crook, of Charmouth, opened the services of the day; Mr. Weston delivered the introductory discourse, &c.; Mr. Saltren offered up the ordination prayer; Mr. Cracknell gave the charge; Mr. Rogers engaged in the general prayer; Mr. Tracey preached to the people. This place of worship was formerly supplied by a Socinian minister; but the congregation having dwindled to nothing, it was shut up for some years. The surviving trustee then made it over to an elderly gentleman of Mr. Saltren's congregation, who was chiefly concerned in putting it into good re pair. It was reopened in 1787; aud Occasionally supplied by the above minister as frequently as he had opportunity, for some years. Afterwards Mr. Pike, now of Broadway, supplied it about ten years, dividing his active services between Weytown and Woodmill chapei. Mr. Bartlett, the present pastor, has regularly preached to them the last four years; and God has evidently blest his labours.

June 17, the Devonshire Association met at Ottery. On the preceding evening, Mr. Golding, of FullWood, preached from Micah ii. 10. Messrs. Saltren and Heudebourck

engaged in prayer. On the morning of Association, the Ministers met at seven o'clock, for prayer and trans acting private business. Mr.Rooker, of Tavistock, and Mr. Small, of Axminster, prayed; Mr. Jones, of Plymouth Dock, preached from Deut, iv, 7; Mr. Evans, of Apple

dore, read the Address to the churches; Mr. Sloat, of Ashburton, concluded. In the evening, Mr. Al len, of Exeter, prayed; Mr. Innes;; of Crediton, preached from Amos vi. 1; Mr. Deaner, of Loddiswill, concluded. 1 Mr. Pinckbeck, of the New Tabernacle, Plymouth; Mr. Tozer, of Teignmouth; and Mr. Denner, of Mourton Hampstead, were admitted Members of the As sociation. The place of meeting appointed for the next year is Tavistock, on the Wednesday im mediately preceding Midsummerday. Messrs. Gibbons, of Honi ton, and Varder, of Ottery, are ex pected to preach. In case of fail ure, Messrs. Small and Allen. Innes to prepare the Address.

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On Tuesday, June 23, a chapel was opened at Nuneaton Common, Warwickshire. In the morning, Mr. Williams, of Warwick, and Mr. Evans, of Foleshill, preached from 1 John i 7, and Matt. xxvii. 42. In the afternoon, Mr. Moseley, of Hanley, from 2 Chron. vi. 18. In the evening, Mr. Burton, of Bedworth, from 2 Chron. vi. 10. Mr. Hitchen, of Atherstone, Mr. Hewitt, of Bed worth, Mr. Hartley, of Lutterworth, engaged in prayer, &c. The congregations were larger than the building would contain, Mr. Dagley, the pastor of this church, a native of Nuneaton Common, has been the instrument of raising three congregations, and building three chapels, within a few miles of each other; at two of which, viz. Nun eaton Common and Badgley,, he preaches every Lord's Day,

July 1, Mr. T. B. Browne, from Hoxton Academy, was ordained pastor of the Independent Church at Burwash Mr. Popplewell, of Marden, began with reading and prayer; Mr, Ham I on, of Brighton, delivered the introductory discourse and asked the questions; Mr. Ralph, of Maidstone, offered the ordinationprayer; Mr. Atkinson, of Hoxton, gave the charge, from 2 Cor. vi. 4; Mr. Arrow, of Hastings, preached to the people, from Heb. xiii. 22. In the evening, Mr. Ralph preached from 1 John v. 12; and on the preceding evening Mr. Hamilton, from

2 Cor. i. 4. There has been 'a succession of faithful gospel-ministers at this place for above a century.

July 8. Mr.B.Hobson, late student at Rotterham Academy, was ordained pastor of the Independent church at Driffield, Yorkshire. Mr. Stoddard (now at Hull) introduced the service with prayer, &c.; Mr. Bottomley, of Scarborough, delivered the introductory discourse; Mr. Clarke, of Brigg, offered up the ordination=” Prayer: Mr. Boden, of Shetteld. gave the charge, from Mal. ii, 6; Mr. Lambert, of Hall, preached te the people, from Phil. ii. 29; and Mr. Mather, of Beverley, concluded with prayer. Mr. Stoddard preach, ed in the evening; as did Mr. Smelley, of Grimsby, the evening before

July 8. A New Meeting - house was opened at Hartly Row, in Hampshire. In the morning, Mr Dore, of London, preached from Acts xiii. 26. In the afternoon, Mr. Saffery, of Salisbury, from Luke ix. 2. In the evening, Mr.Jefferson, of Basingstoke, from Luke vii. 5. The following ministers likewise engaged in different parts of the services: Holloway, Saunders, Newman, Pinnell, Davies, Perry, and Millard.

LONDON,

LONDON FEMALE PENITENTIARY, The Committee who conduct this Institution, after many fuitless enquiries for a suitable house, in an airy and healthy situation, have, at length, fixed upon a commodious building, lately known by the name of Cumming House, in the New Road, Pentonville; to which a very large garden is attached. They have purchased a long lease of these premisses; and are about to erect an additional attic story, for the purpose of a dormitory. The expence of the purchase, intended additions, and furniture, will probably amount to 30007.; but, we trust, the liberality of the public will enable the Society to meet this and every other necessary expence, Nearly 20 females are already under the care of the Ladies' Committee.

By a Report of “The Edinburgh

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