But, upon reflection, that this, was the second commercial port of the Kingdom; and that the whole world, was supplied with goods from this country; and the produce of the globe, returned hither; more especially, at this season of the year; I was hence, able in a measure, to account for this "remarkable display."

In Liverpool, we were very cordially received of Christians, attached to different communities. To those called Primitive Methodists (vulgarly, Rauters,) we were first introduced, by our good friend, Captain Jacobs; and among them, we first held a number of meetings; where all seemed as familiar, at once, as my native home. From their preacher, was presented me a Note, to the managers of the Bethel Floating-Chapel, as follows:

"This is to certify, that sister Ann Towle, was recommended to us by Captain Jacobs, belonging to an* American ship; as a preacher, and a person of piety, and usefulness. She has spoken twice for us, in our chapel Maguire-st., with satisfaction and profit to the people; and appears to be a person possessed of genuine religion, and worthy your notice and respect.

Yours respectfully,

THOS. BATTY, Minister,
Maguire-st. Chapel.

To the Managers of the Bethel Floating Chapel.

Liverpool, July 23d, 1829."

Consequently, "the wished-for privilege," was

*British America.

afforded me, of speaking for the first time, in (what is called,) a Floating Chapel. A novelty, quite, in America, would be a preaching house, that might be removed, during service, as well as, the people it contained. This meeting, being parparticularly designed for seamen; and they, notified from the press, that an American Female would address them, hence, came together, a number of thousands; of almost every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. All heard, with the most profound attention; and many, I make no doubt, will remember the season with joy, in the eternal world of bliss! O may the happy privilege likewise be granted me, of meeting them all, once again; even, "at the right hand of the Majesty on High!"-and many of them, be "my joy, and my crown of rejoicing," in the day, of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

This chapel was once, a "man-of-war" ship; made commodious to seat, a vast number of people: and is under the special management of Presbyterian Dissenters. To myself, was this, a very pleasing reflection, "that the ship, once engaged for the destruction of mankind: and where the awful mandate resounded, to destroy; is now employed for the salvation of all nations, kindred, tongues and people; and that there, the sweet tidings now roll, of salvation "to the utmost," of those who believe. May the happy day, likewise, soon come, "when they shall beat their swords into plough shares, and their spears into pruning hooks; when nation, shall not lift up sword against nation, neither learn war any more.

I was also invited of some Methodist preachers,

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to speak under a tent; which I did to hundreds, with great delight. This tent, was usually reared, in different parts of the city; that all such, as were disposed to pass by a place of worship, might by this means, "be taken," upon their own ground. I also spoke at the "Bethel Room," more than once; where is a 'union meeting,' held purposely, for the benefit of seamen; and where the "Bethel Flag" is usually hoisted, at the hour of service, for their assembling.

Besides these, Wesleyan Methodists, (as they are called,) Baptists, Swedenborgians, &c., granted me the use, of a number of their houses of worship; and in sentiment, they discovered much liberality. But what is strange to say, access was afforded me, to the chapels of almost every distinct community, except that of "Friends"-they, were disposed on every application, to deny. Do they answer to their title? No! by their fruits, (not their names,) are we to know them! These, as a fraternity, appeared to me, throughout the country, in a state similar to what were, the blinded, pharisaical Jews. "The LORD pity, those poor, superstitious Quakers."

Much of the "power of the Highest," we saw displayed in Liverpool; and many souls were daily added to the LORD; but an awful storm, I viewed impending over this land: agreeably, to what had been, once published in these streets, by Lorenzo Dow, from America:-"Oh, England! Oh, England! a black cloud hangs over thee!" Yea, this painful fact, is already realized in this place, of not a few: In those same streets, parents are now venting, with the keenest anguish, the dread tale

of their woes! while their little ones, around them, are pining away, and dying with hunger! Multitudes, even of this description, from among the manufacturers, of the neighboring town of Manchester, have come up hither, to beg a bit of bread! At the sight, what heart would not melt? With cause, sufficient, I sought a place to weep.

Having spent three weeks, in this city; I saw at length my appointed way, to Dublin city in Ireland. With those, who had been our fellow-travellers, across the mighty deep; and kind friends and brethren here, made peculiarly dear to us, we now must, forever part. Many of those, to whom I had tried to recommend a 'crucified Redeemer,' (especially the poor mariners, from different quarter of the Globe,) lay very near my heart; and although, I could now expect to meet them on earth, no more, I rejoiced that it was my privilege, to bear their case, at the throne of grace, that we might meet, yet once again; even in the "Haven of eternal rest,' ," where parting can never come. The last opportunity I had of addressing them, was, at what is called "Jordan-street School house "It was very large, and crowded to excess: when, on closing my remarks I humbly proposed, that all, who would strive to live as christians, and meet me in the regions of bliss, would signify the same, by rising up. Nearly the whole congregation, instantly arose, which consisted, it was judged, of more than one thousand: and Oh, how was I moved for those sea-faring men, so much exposed to the snares of the adversary, and the perils of the mighty deep; many of whom, I had reason to think, would be in eternity, before they had op

portunity of meeting with christian people, again! Said one, from among the crowd, "I am Madam, a countryman, of your own. I was born in the town of Salem, state of Massachusetts; but, I am a great sinner, and I humbly ask, an interest in your prayers:" and said a second, "I am a native of the town of Portsmouth, in the state of New Hampshire; and in that place, I have heard you preach, many times--but, I never had a knowledge of the religion, you profess; though I am in hopes, that I may, before a longer time." A goodly number, bowed upon their knees, and in the language of the 'penitent tax-gatherers,' cried, "GOD be merciful to me a sinner!"--0, as they ride, over the mighty deep, may their dear souls out-brave every storm; and they cast anchor, at last, where no stormy winds, shall ever assail them more!

Aug. 7th. We embarked in the steam-packet for Kingston, of Ireland. On leaving the harbor of Liverpool, we passed the ship that conveyed us over the ocean; when the crew, espying us at a distance, each, with their hats, waved after us, a solemn, and a long adieu! which was the last, and only token of their friendship, they ever more could give. Every face to us then, at length was strange, and every friend was far away!

After sixteen hours run, across the channel, we were safe landed at Kingston. This place, we soon understood to be, what it was termed, “A Hell upon earth:"-we therefore wished not to come further into their secret, or in their assemblies to be united: so we left them speedily, and came, six miles, to Dublin.