The chapel has been erected at the that the improvement of the students expence of three brothers (Atley) has been such as to merit their full apwhose praise for Christian benevolence probation. The Hebrew classes were is in all the neighbouring churches. examined in Leviticus and the Psalurs; Mr. Jackson has laboured in the village and evinced as much knowledge of the some years, in a malt-kiln, but the language as could be expected from the number of hearers had so increased as time they had devoted to it. In the to require better accommodations; and Latin and Greek tongues, the books in we understand the place will be regu- which the several classes, according to Jarly supplied, on some part of the their standing, were examined, were Lord's Days, by himself. We are Nepos, Virgil, Quintilian, and Horace; happy also to state that, with the abate- the Greek Testament, the Septuagint, ment of prejudice against Dissenters, the Collectanea Græca Majora, the Cywhich formerly prevailed in the village ropædia, Homer, the Medea of Eurito a great degree, a greater prospect of usefulness has now opened.

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Newport Pagnel Evangelical Institution.

THE patrons and supporters of this Institution in the country, held their Fourth Anniversary at Newport Pagnel, ou the 11th of June, when the Rev. W. Jay, of Bath, preached in the morn. ing, from Ezek. xlvi. 1-12.

The meeting was favoured with the attendance of the Rev. Mr. Hughes and Dr. Steinkopff; the former of whom preached in the evening from John vi. 7, 8. The devotional parts of the services were conducted by the Rev. Messrs. Chapman, Aston, Higgs, and

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pides, and Thucydides. Every class gave entire satisfaction. Some of the students had paid attention to the French language, and read in it with ease. In Theology, a variety of questions were proposed, on the subjects of the Divinity of Christ, the Divinity and Personality of the Holy Spirit, the important Doctrines of Justification, Regeneration, &c.; which were properly and readily answered. Examinations were also made in Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, and Astronomy.

The Committec then adjourned to the following morning, when a thesis was read and exhibited by Mr. Cecil, ". Περι των παιδεύσεως ωφελημάτων; and one by Mr. Lees: De Pastoris cui Christi oves mandantur officio; with which the Committee were much gratified.

On Wednesday, June 26, was held the In the afternoon, the business of the public Anniversary Meeting; at which Institution was transacted in Mr. Bull's a Report, highly interesting and enmeeting, J. H. Handscomb, Esq; in couraging to the friends of the Institu the chair. A Report was read, and the tion was presented, and a variety of attention of the meeting was directed important Resolutions adopted. The to the important objects embraced by Report, &c. will be laid before the the Institution, by those gentlemen who public.

moved and seconded the several re- In the evening, discourses, on the folsolutions which were passed. The lowing subjects were delivered at the Report stated the admission into the chapel, by several of the students, who Academy of two young men, since the had completed their full term at the preceding Anniversary, and with respect to the whole of the students, a pleasing testimony was borne by the tutor, to their character, improvement, and usefulness.

The congregations were numerous and respectable, the most lively interest was excited, aud it is presumed, that an increased conviction was generally feit, of the powerful claims which this rising Institution presents to the benevolence of the religious public for its support.

Rotherham College. June 25. The Committee appointed, met at Rotherham College, to examine into the progress which the students had made during the past year. The business occupied the whole day.

The Report of that Committee states;

college: 1st, The Influence of Private Devotion on Public Worship, by Mr. Cross; 2dly, The Importance of knowing the Mind of the Holy Spirit in the Seriptures, by Mr. Winterbottam; -3dly, Christ holding the Stars in his right hand, by Mr.Watkinson;-4thly, The Importance of a Knowledge of Ec clesiastical History to a Minister, by Mr. Rhodes.

During the year, the building belonging to the institution has been much enlarged, so as to provide convenient ac commodations for upwards of 20 stu dents. There are eight who have completed their time this Midsummer, and who enter upon important spheres of labour. These vacancies, however, are more than filled up already; and the Committee are sorry to state, that, not

withstanding the enlargement, there are several young men for whom applications have been made, who cannot be accommodated.

require, on the part of Parents presenting their Children for Baptism? About 30 ministers were present, who afterwards dined together.

produced by these specimens, and by the various meetings connected with the Anniversary, was, it is hoped, highly, favourable to the interesis of the Institution,

Hoxton Academy.-June 25. The An- In the evening the Annual Orations nual examination of the students was were delivered by three of the students, conducted in the presence of a consi- at the chapel adjoining the Academyderable number of ministers, the Rev.J. house, on the following subjects:-The Atkinson, of Epsom, in the chair. Select Character of Christ as a Teacher, by portions of the Old Testament were Mr. D. Davis;-the Influences of the read in the Hebrew and the Chaldee hy Holy Spirit necessary to the Success of four classes. In Greek, passages were the Christian Ministry, by Mr.J.Hall; read in Xenophon, Demosthenes, Ho- Progressive Sanctification, by Mr. J. mer, and Sophocles. In Latin, the M. Clack. The general impression young men were examined in Pliny, Livy, Cicero, and Horace. Several of the students demonstrated problems in the first and third books of Euclid's Elements. One of the classes was examined in Intellectual and Moral Philosophy, and another in Biblical criticism. Two Essays were read one on the Advantages resulting from the Study of the Philosophy of the Human Mind; and the other on Taste. The ministers who were present at the examination, expressed themselves in terms of high satisfaction at the proficiency of the students.

In the evening, a sermon was preached at the Rev. J. Gore's meeting-house, Barbican, by Mr. Harris, of Cambridge, on the Importance of Literature to a Christian Minister.

The Society for supporting and perpetuating the Countess of Huntingdon's College, at Cheshunt, held, their 24di Anniversary, June 27, at the college. on which occasion, after prayer by the Rev. J. J. Richards, of Lewisham, and a portion of the church-service read by the students, two of the senior students delivered orations, viz, Mr. J. Wells, on our Lord Jesus Christ, considered as an hiding-place; and Mr. T. Jones, on the Necessity and the Efficacy of the Holy Spirit's teaching; after which, Mr. Jones, of Silver Street and Isling ton chapels, preached an appropriate sermon, ou the Example of Christ as a Preacher, from John vii 46, Never man spake like this man.' Mr. Bryan, of Nottingham, concluded with prayer. The whole service gave general satisfaction to the numerous friends present.

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Blackburn Independent Academy.

WE have received notice of this new Institution, for the Education of pious Young Men for the Christian Minitry,' in time barely to announce it, and to state, that the Rev. J. Fletcher, M. A. of Blackburn, is appointed, Theological Tutor; and the Rev. W. Hope, Classical Tutor; and that it will commence in the first week of September, provided there be three approved candidates for admission. R.Cunliffe, Esq. Blackburn, Treasurer; and the Secretaries, Mr. Hadfield, Manchester; Mr. Blackburn, Liverpool; and Mr.Bickham, 18, York Place, City Road, London.

On Wednesday morning early, a meeting of the subscribers to the In stitution, was held at the New London Tavern, and after breakfast the business of the Annual Meeting was transacted. The Report stated, that there were 32 students now in the house, and applications from nine candidates for admission. From the statement of the funds it appeared, that the Institution was in arrears to the Treasurer, to the extent of £500. This deficiency called forth, from several of the gentlemen who addressed the meeting, very strenuous and urgent appeals to the liberality of the religious public, who, it is thought, have not been sufficiently alive to a sense of the importance of academic institutions, which introduce into the religious world, those active and laborious men, to whose personal and official influence, almost all the benevolent Societies of the present day are greatly indebted for their resources and efficiency. After the transaction of the general business of the Academy, the ministers, formerly educated in this Seminary, Wed. Aug. 14. The Wilts Associa held a meeting for friendly intercourse. tion will be held at Rev. G. Mantell's, According to an arrangement of the pre- Swindon. Mr. Honeywill to preach, ceding year, the discussion was intro--ou the Adaptation of the Gospel to the duced by an Essay, read by Mr. H. F.Wants of Men.

[The Account of the Homerton Anniver-sary is not yet received.]'

Burder,on the following subjectWhat [Other Notices received are omitted, Qualifications are we authorized to because Anonymous.]

LONDON.

We are concerned to announce the death of the Rev. Abraham Austin, many years the r spectable minister of Elim Chapel, Fetter Lane. He died on Friday evening, July 5, aged 66.

BAPTIST MISSION SOCIETY.

In our last, we gave a brief account of the Anniversary of the Baptist Mission Society, on June 19; we are now to add a short account of the other Meetings of that denomination in the same week, [We are desired to say, that the sum stated in our last to be collected for the Baptist Mission,

included the collections at all the Meetings.]

On the morning of the above Anniversary, an early Meeting was held (at the New London Tavern) of the Baptist Itinerant Society, J. Pritt, Esq. Treasurer, in the chair. The Report stated, that 45 ministers, engaged in this design, were employed in spreading the gospel in 26 counties in England, Wales, and Scotland, and the adjacent isles. Mr. Jeffery having been employed the past year in the islands of Scilly, particularly interested the company by several anecdotes of the good effects of Adult and Sunday Schools.

On Thursday morning (June 20) the friends of the Mission assembled at Mr. Austin's chapel, Fetter Lane, Dr. Rippon in the chair. After prayer by Messrs. Eynesford and Saffery, communications were made of the state of the Baptist churches in various parts of the kingdom, and of the progress of Sunday schools. One at Nottingham was stated to have 700 children and 76 teachers.

On the same day, at noon, a sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Edmonds, of Cambridge, for the benefit of the Stepney Academy, which is to be printed by request. Mess. Morgan and Griffin engaged in prayer.

In the evening, a Prayer-Meeting was held at Eagle Street Meeting, when Mr. Palmer, of Shrewsbury, delivered the address.

and that, though the annual expenditure had encreased to £1000, there was no deficiency of funds.

[Omitted in our last, by accident.]

May 2, was held the Fourth Anniversary of the Prayer-Book and Homily Society; when a sermon was preached by the Rev. C. Jerram, M.A. at Christ's Church, Newgate Street; after which was held the General Meeting, at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, the Bp. of Gloster in the chair, supported by Lord Calthorpe, Mess. Babingten, Grant, and a respectable company of the clergy and laity. The Report stated the circulation of 8086 Common PrayerBooks, 1631 Psalters, and 79,820) numbers of Homilies and Articles of the Church, in the preceding year. Also that a translation of the Prayer-Book was about to be printed in Hindostanee, for the use of Christian natives.

Education of the Poor.-In the Report of a Committee, lately presented to the House of Commons, it was stated, that there are 100,000 children of the lower orders destitute of education, in the metropolis. It was also shewn that, by all the present public schools, only a small proportion of children are instructed; and that, by the new plan, ten times the number might be taught, at the same expence. It was also proposed that enquiries should be made into the state of all the public charities throughout the kingdom, in many of which great abuses have prevailed, which loudly call for reform. The Report, presented by Mr. Brougham, was approved by all parties, who seemed keartily to concur in a wish to promote universal education; and Mr. B. gave notice that, early in the next Session, he should bring the subject again before the House

Rioters at Ely. Of the persons concerned in the late riots at Ely, a con. siderable number was tried and convicted, but the following only were executed: J. Downes, G. Crow, W. Beamis, T. South, and I. Harley. They confessed their crimes, acknowledged the justice of their punishment, and warned the spectators against the vices which proved their ruin.

Next morning (21st) the friends of the Baptist Irish Society, to the amount of 400, breakfasted together at the London Tavern, Jos. Butterworth, Esq. M.P. in The newspapers report, that on the the chair. The Report stated, that the 27th of May last, an insurrection broke number of Irish schools had encreased out at Bona, on the coast of Barbary, from 10 to 20; that 1100 Testaments where about 200 foreigners, chiefly (beside Bibles) had been sent for distri- Catholics, were murdered in the church, bution, and 7000 Irish Tracts; that two or when returning from it. This hornew churches had been formed, two rible massacre, is said to have been Itinerants constantly employed, with the occasioned by a discontent excited by assistance of several ministers and read-the treaties, lately concluded with the ers; some Sunday schools had been form- Algerines, which promised to put a stop ed, without any expence to this Society; to Christian slavery.

Missionary Chronicle

FOR AUGUST, 1816.

SOUTH SEAS.

THE Friends of the Missionary Society have been highly gratified by the intelligence which, during two or three years past, has been received from Otaheite. After a long and dark night, when almost all hope of success was abandoned, a cheerful gleam of light appeared, and the information since received, from time to time, has proved that it was the dawn of a day, which is still increasing in brightness, and will, we humbly trust, advance to meridian glory.

A letter was received in London, on the 26th of June, written by Mr. Crook, who was one of the Society's first Missionaries, but who has resided for some years as a schoolmaster in New South Wales, dated Sydney, Nov. 2, 1815. He had received a letter from the Missionaries in Eimeo, a small island near Otaheite, where they have chiefly resided since their return, and where their labours have lately been remarkably blessed. Mr. Crook having signified to the Directors his readiness to go to the assistance of the brethren, was desired, by letters which had not reached him when he wrote, to proceed accordingly. In the mean time, the intelligence which we have now the pleasure to communicate, was received by him, and transmitted to us, by way of Batavia, Mr. Crook supposed, that a letter written to the

Directors by the Missionaries themselves, would have reached them long before his; but as that letter is not yet come to haud, we rejoice in being able to give the following concise account of that remarkable change which has taken place among the natives of Eimeo, expecting soon to receive a fuller statement of the event:

Sydney, New South Wales,
November 2, 1815.

1 HAVE just received a packet from Otaheite, the contents of which are of the most satisfactory and delightful nature. If the question now be asked,' Hath a nation changed their gods? I think, before you receive this, it may be answered, Yes. The "Tabetian nation hath changed their false gods for JEHOVAH, the true God. The majority of the people of Eimeo, nearly a thousand, have renounced idols, and professed themselves the worshippers of the true God; and they are daily increasing. Brother Davies has six hundred and sixty in his school, whom he catechises and instructs. Dear man, he is ready to sink under his labours! I long to be with him; as he and all bis brethren say, 1 may be immediately useful. Brother Scott was taken to his eternal rest in February last, Jeaving a young wife and two children. The brethren Davies and Nott, amidst their active labours, are fre

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group after group flocking to the Missionaries, and giving themselves to the Lord. These triumphs of the gospel will be proclaimed through the world, and our Immanuel will be praised by thousands, and tens of thousands, for what he has done in Eimeo.

AFRICA.

A letter from Mr. Read, dated Bethelsdorp, March 8, 1816, informs the Directors of the pleasing result of an application to the Governor, for permission to commence a Mission in Caffraria. His Excellency has granted the liberty requested; and Mr. Read was about to introduce Mr. Williams and Tzaatzoe, the son of a Caffree chief, into that country; but whether the first settlement would be attempted near the opposite bank of the Fish River, or in the interior, near the residence of King Gika, was not then determined.

'AGREEABLY to my last letter (says Mr. Read) I went to pay a short visit to Theopolis, previously to my proceeding to Lattakoo. Brother Barker had gone on before me, as we had heard that brother Ullbricht was very ill, as indeed we found him, and much reduced. He earnestly desires brother Barker to settle at Theopolis; and the people have unanimously requested it. He will, however, remain there till I return from Caffraria. Theopolis must not be left without a Missionary; and, therefore, I hope we shall soon hear of the arrival of more brethren from England.

'On the 27th of February we visited Graham Town; where we found a great revival. Brother Vanderlingen has baptized about fifty persons of the Hottentot soldiery, during the last year; and a general awakening has taken place at all the military posts The Hottentot soldiers, who have been in Caffraria, say, that the people are extremely anxious for the arrival of Missionaries.

At Theopolis, the work of God is in a prosperous state. More than seventy persons were baptized last year; and the word is heard with

much affection. When we left the place, we were accompanied by about 100 people, singing the praises of God. "All hail the pow'r of Jesu's name!" translated by Dr. Vanderkemp, is their favourite hymn.

'On our arrival at Bethelsdorp, we found that brother Williams had been very active in getting on shore the goods you sent us, which had arrived in the brig Thomas. Some articles were wetted, but not spoiled. I have to express my warmest thanks for the books, stationery, bells, hinges, nails, The chief thing omitted paint, &c. is glass.

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wards Lattakoo, as soon as possible 'I hope, if spared, to proceed toafter my return from Caffraria. think it my duty to go there, in order to introduce brother Williams, as I am acquainted with many of the Caffres. I hope to make my report directly after my return.

The work of the Lord among us is still going on, though not so rapidly as some time ago. Still, some are constantly coming from one quarter or another, declaring themselves to be the Lord's. Many come from the Zwarteruggens, where our brother Slabberts (a converted boor) labours. There are at this moment three candidates from him; many flock to hear him, and his labours are much blessed.

'Some of the boors seem to be concerned about religion; and several, we hope, are savingly converted. We admitted one a member last Sunday; and two others, we trust, are under divine impressions. These join the Hottentots with great pleasure; and seem to wish that no distinction may be made. Thus, when grace euters, pride falls.

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'Our school flourishes. want Bibles, by which the Scriptures may be read in every house. We have only about eight Bibles for 50 or 60 children. These are almost worn out by daily use. I am sure that if any one of the gentlemen of the Bible Society were here, and beheld the eagerness of the children to read the Scriptures, we should soon obtain a good supply of that invaluable treasure. The farmers also are constantly applying for Bibles; so that we could, in a short time, dispose of two or