teachers and scholars of the above institution. After tea, the meeting was held in the chapel, which presented a most gratifying appearance, such a one as never before was witnessed in Bethel. The chapel was crowded with a delighted and respectable audience, and was most beautifully decorated and set off with appropriate mottoes, pointing out in striking terms the road to eminence and true dignity. Jno. Ridgway, Esq., kindly engaged to preside, and opened the proceedings of the meeting in a very suitable address, and conducted it throughout in his usual good-humoured and efficient manner, thus contributing much to its interest. Animating addresses were delivered by the Revs. A. Lynn, T. Boycott, from Dudley; S. S. Bartin, Wesleyan Association; G. Hallatt, G. Grundy, T. Griffiths, and J. Innocent, setting forth with graphic effect the great advantages connected with mental culture. The vast importance and obligation of improving the mind, the powers of which it is said will bear us forward to unending ages, was enforced with much pathos, and the highest commendations were paid to such as follow these ennobling pursuits. The sentiments of the Wise Man were duly acknowledged and appreciated, and cannot be better expressed than in his own language: "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding; for the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared with her; length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and honour; her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are paths of peace; she is a tree of life to all that lay hold upon her, and happy is every one that retaineth her." Several interesting and effective recitations were delivered by the scholars, and the pleasures of the meeting were greatly enhanced by the choir accompanied by the organ, and singing occasionally selections from Haydn, Mozart, and others. This meeting, as the chairman several times stated, was one of the happiest it had ever fallen to his lot to attend. After votes of thanks had been passed to the young friends for their noble exertions, the choir for their efficient assistance, and the chairman for his ready and valuable services, the meeting broke up a little after ten o'clock. J. M.

MISSIONARY SERVICES, BRADFORD CIRCUIT.-On Lord's day, March 21st, 1852, sermons in behalf of our mission

ary society were preached at Bradford, Otley, Pudsey and Horsforth, by the Rev. J. Guttridge and Messrs. F. Nettleton, J. Rywater and Shadwick.

On the four following evenings, public meetings were held: our esteemed friend Mr. W. Crampton from Hunslet, kindly consented to preside at Bradford; Mr. J. Shaw at Pudsey; Thomas Duncan, Esq., at Otley; and Mr. J. Whitaker at Horsforth. The report was read by Mr. D. Ripley, and the meetings addressed by the Revs. D. Rutherford (Association), J. Davis (Primitive), J. Candelet, J. Addyman, Jowett and T. Guttridge; Messrs. J. Shaw, J. Pollard, T. Scarf, A. Mc. Landsborough and other friends. The congregations were good, and the collections were an advance upon those of the last year.

April 21st, 1852.

T. G.

THORNE CIRCUIT.-On Sabbath, March 21st, sermons on behalf of our missions were preached at Thorne, Levels, Fishlake, and Wormley-hill, by Messrs. Wonnacott, Lindley and J. Wood.

On Monday evening, a public meeting was held at Thorne. Mr. C. Thorpe being called to the chair, in an impressive and interesting speech stated the object for which we were assembled, and the following ministers addressed the meeting: Revs. H. Rusledt (Independent), D. Chapman (Wesleyan), J. Wonnacott, W. Reynolds and C. Lindley.

On the following evening, another meeting was held at the Levels. Mr. Thorpe presided, and speeches were delivered by Messrs. Wonnacott, Reynolds, and Lindley. Our third meeting was held on the Wednesday evening, at Fishlake, Mr. Thorpe in the chair. The claims of our missions were strongly urged by Messrs. Rusledt, Wonnacott, Reynolds and Lindley.

On Tuesday, in the following week, we held an interesting meeting at Wormley-hill. Mr. J. Wood was called to the chair. In addition to the preachers in the Circuit, we were again favoured with the assistance of Mr. Wonnacott.

In all the places we had good congregations, a gracious influence, and improved collections. May the missionary spirit be greatly increased!

Esq., M.P. for the borough, kindly presiding. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. W. Burrows, J. Macpherson, J. G. Rogers, B. Turnock, and H. Piggin; and Messrs. Jas. Dean, S. Mills, and J. Kelsall, the secretary. The meeting was of a very interesting character, numerously attended, and the collections several pounds in advance of the previous year. Ashton, April 15th. W. M.

MISSIONARY SERVICES, BLYTH CIRCUIT.-On Lord's day, April 11th, three sermons were preached in behalf of our missions by the Rev. J. G. Robey, of Newcastle.

On Tuesday, the 13th, a sermon was also preached by the Rev. W. Cocker, of Gateshead. In the evening, the annual meeting was held, over which our esteemed friend Mr. Wallace presided. A brief report was read by the Superintendent, after which the meeting was addressed by the Revs. J. G. Robey, W. Cocker, E. Wright, D. Carmical and G. Ellidge. The speeches were of a highly intellectual and effective character. The collections, including the handsome donation of an absent friend, are considerably in advance of those last year. Sermons were also preached at Hartley; and, on Monday night, the 12th inst., an interesting meeting was held. We look for a great revival of missionary interest, as the result of these services.

J. RAMSDEN.

MISSIONARY MEETING, DEWSBURY CIRCUIT.-On Sunday, March 7th, missionary sermons were preached in our Batley Chapel by the Rev. L. Stoney of Halifax, and on the same day at Adwalton, by the Rev. J. Addyman of Bradford.

On the Monday and Tuesday evenings public missionary meetings were held at each of the above places respectively. At Batley the meeting was opened by the Rev. J. Henshaw, presided over by our highly-esteemed brother Jackson, of Leeds, and addressed by the Revs. L. Stoney, J. Stacey, J. Addyman, J. Livingstone, J. Maughan, and John Shaw. The meeting was one of deep interest, and all felt it good to be there.

At Adwalton our beloved brother Fletcher presided, and addresses were delivered by the Revs. L. Stoney, J. Henshaw, J. Maughan, and John Shaw. At the latter place a number of young persons exerted themselves most creditably in the missionary cause, and the result was, that the united sum of cards and collections nearly doubled those of J. MAUGHAN. MISSIONS.-MOSSLEY CIRCUIT.-Sermons were preaced on behalf of our

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Missions, on the 11th of April, at Mossley and Lees by the Rev. S. Jones, the deputation from Stockport, and at Oldham by the writer.

On the 9th instant one of the most interesting missionary meetings was held at Lees. After tea the chair was taken by our highly esteemed brother, Mr. Atherton, and occupied in a manner truly honourable to himself and the object of the meeting. A brief report being read, the claims of our missions were powerfully pressed upon the attention of the listening congregation by the Rev. S. Stuby (Primitive Methodist), by the Rev. J. Dixon (Independent), the Rev. S. Jones, and Messrs. Hannam, G. Andrew, G. Yates, and G. and A. H. Lawton.

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On Saturday, the 10th instant, at Mossley, G. Buckley, Esq., was unanimously called to the chair, who by a short but pointed speech soon proved himself worthy of that honourable position. Though the time of the meeting had been exchanged to Saturday night instead of Sunday afternoon, our spected and benevolent friends proved themselves favourable to the missioncause, nor were they disappointed of a spiritual and intellectual treat; for the Revs. T. Cartwright, of Manchester, B. Turnock, of Ashton, S. Jones, of Stockport, and our respected and venerable friend, Mr. T. Holkyard, of Mossley, efficiently advocated the claims which the population of Canada, Ireland, and home, have upon the sympathies and prayers of British Christians.

At Oldham on Easter Tuesday, the 13th instant, about four o'clock in the afternoon, crowds of our worthy friends from Lees were found flocking into the school, adjoining the chapel, to enjoy and refresh themselves with a cup of tea. The chair was taken by our respected and venerable friend, Mr. S. Tongue. After a few impressive remarks, most earnest and effective speeches were delivered by the Revs. S. Jones, J. Oscraft (Primitive Methodist), Messrs. T. Hannam, G. Andrew, H. Atherton, and A. Lawton. All appeared not only greatly interested, but to depart resolved to labour more in the cause of missions.

At the above places juvenile meetings have also been held. And the people at Delph, Roundthorn, and Alt, have been gathered together where services of an interesting and instructive character have been held; and we are happy to have to report, that while such extraordinary efforts have been made in this Circuit

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MISSIONARY SERVICES, YARMOUTH.On Sabbath, April 25th, 1852, two sermons were preached by the writer on behalf of our missions. The public missionary meeting was held the following evening, when Mr. T. Brown (Independent) occupied the chair. After an appropriate speech from the respected chairman, and the reading of the report by the minister of the place, the meeting was very effectively addressed by the Revs. D. Jennings (Baptist), W. Yeadon (Primitive Methodist), and by Mr. Hitcham (Town missionary). The attendance was tolerably good, and the whole amount obtained presents an increase on that of last year. May the good cause prosper more and more!

T. RIDGE.

CHESTER.-On Sunday, March 28th, two useful sermons were preached in our Pepper-street Chapel by the Rev. W. Baggaly, of Liverpool. The annual meeting, which was held on the following Monday evening, was kindly presided over by the Rev. John Williams (Lady Huntingdon's Connexion), and was effectively addressed by the Revs. R. Knill (Independent) W. Baggaly (the deputation) and D. Sheldon. Notwithstanding some very discouraging circumstances such as the unavoidable absence of the superintendent, who was from home on Chester-chapel businessthe indisposition of the expected chairman, E. Gerrard, Esq., &c., the meeting in interest and effect equalled those of former years, and in a pecuniary point of view surpassed that of last year. It is, however, but just to say, that the gentleman who was to have presided, and who for some years past has libe. rally supported some of our institutions, sent a donation of two pounds to the meeting.

On the following Tuesday evening we held our meeting at Capenhurst, a small village about six miles from Chester. Our esteemed and generous friend, Mr. Thomas Lowe, was the chairman; and, in addition to the above speakers, we were well assisted by the Rev. W. Clark, of Sutton (Independent), and Mr. John Williams, sen., of Chester. The meeting in this place deserves a passing notice, inasmuch as it furnishes a fine illustration of what may be done by a few Christian people, in moderate eircumstances, when they possess a willing mind." At Capenhurst we have

no chapel-about a dozen members compose the Church-the meeting is held in the kitchen of a farm-house, and, with a few exceptions, is attended by agricultural labourers; and yet the proceeds of the last anniversary amount to nearly twelve pounds. Now this, Mr. Editor, is what I call a noble sum; and to tell you and your numerous readers how this money is collected, would, I am sure, furnish illustrations of self. denial for the sake of the Saviour and a lost world of an impressive and beautiful character, and such as would do honour to any branch of the Christian Church. Were every part of the Connexion to "offer so willingly after this sort" it might extend its borders at home, and carry its principles "to the regions beyond." D. SHELDON.

MISSIONARY SERVICES. LIVERPOOL.-Messrs. Donald and Wright did themselves great credit by powerful and impressive sermons in Bethesda and Bevington-hill Chapels, Liverpool, when advocating the cause of missions on the 11th inst. And on the following evening, a public meeting was held in Bethesda for the same purpose. Our generous

and devoted friend Mr. Tilston presided. The abovenamed brethren (the deputation), with a gentleman of colour from Western Africa, and the Revs. W. Hughes, Wm. Baggaly and J. Dixon, with Messrs. B. Fowler, J. Preston, T. Griffiths, J. R. Williams, Dr. Burrows and Mr. Davies (Secretary) rendered valuable assistance on the occasion. The attendance was both numerous and respectable. The speeches excited great attention, and evidently produced good effect. Our truly excellent and longtried friend Mr. R. B. Robinson, from the pressure of other engagements, wished to be relieved from the office of Local Treasurer. His services for many years have been invaluable, and will long live in the grateful recollection of his brethren. Mr. R. is succeeded by Mr. H. Stuart, who shares the confidence and affection of our friends in a very high degree. May the great Head of the Church shed upon him and on all engaged in this good cause the richest blessings of his grace!

April 21, 1852. MISSIONS. - NORTH SHIELDS.- On Sabbath-day, the 25th of April, two impressive and useful sermons were preached in Milburn-place Chapel, North Shields, by Benjamin Fowler, Esq., of Liverpool, on behalf of our Missionary Society. The annual meeting was held on Monday evening, the 20th. Mr. B.

Fowler was called upon to sustain the office of chairman, the duties of which he discharged to the satisfaction of all present. Addresses full of interest, and developing the excellences of our common Christianity in contradistinction to philosophy, falsely so called, were delivered by the Revs. W. Cocker, W.

Beresford, T. G. Robey and J. Ramsden. Mr. W. G. Tate, Captain Ward, and the resident ministers, also briefly addressed the meeting. May the glorious gospel of the blessed God speedily be made known to all the nations of the world!

STARVATION OF SEVEN MISSIONARIES IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO.-Captain Allen Gardiner, R.N., superintendent; Mr. Williams, surgeon and catechist; Mr. Maidment, catechist; John Erwin, carpenter; John Badcock, John Bryant, and John Pearce, Cornish fishermen, left England in September, 1850, under the auspices of the Patagonian Missionary Society, in the barque Ocean Queen. They safely arrived at their destination, and landed with provisions to serve for a certain period, when a fresh supply was to arrive for their subsistence. That supply, however, did not arrive as expected; and on their stock being exhausted, they were reduced to the most painful extremities, being unable either to provide themselves with food or to get into friendly intercourse with the natives of the country. Awful to state, one by one they fell victims to starvation; and the last survivor, Captain Gardiner, according to papers found near the place, must have died about September 6th, 1851. Prior to July 22nd two were dead of starvation, and the following extracts from the official document forwarded to the Admiralty by Captain Morshead, who found the remains and the documents of these devoted men on the spot, will show both their sufferings and the heavenly state of mind in which they met their fate. It will be seen that the statements of Captain Morshead are compiled from the journal of Captain Gardiner:

"July 22. They are reduced to living on mussels, and feel the want of food; and sometimes the craving of hunger is distressing to them. Captain Gardiner writes: 'After living on mussels for a fortnight, was compelled to give them up; and my food is now mussel broth and the soft part of limpets.' July 28.-Captain Gardiner writes of the party in the other boat:-' They are all extremely weak and helpless; even their garden seeds, used for broth, are now all out.'

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Sept. 3.-Wishing, if possible, to spare him (Mr. Maidment) the trouble of attending on me, and for the mutual comfort of all, I proposed, if practicable, to go to the river and take up my quarters in the boat. This was attempted on Saturday last. Feeling that without crutches I could not possibly effect it, Mr. Maidment most kindly cut me a pair (two forked sticks), but it was with no slight exertion and fatigue, in his weak state. We set out together, but soon found I had not strength to proceed, and was obliged to return before reaching the brook on our own beach. Mr. Maidment was so exhausted yesterday that he did not rise from his bed until noon, and I have not seen him since; consequently, I tasted nothing yesterday. I cannot leave the place where I am, and know not whether he is in the body, or enjoying the presence of the gracious God whom he has served so faithfully. I am writing this at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Blessed be my heavenly Father for the many mercies I enjoy: a comfortable bed, no pain, or even cravings of hunger; though excessively weak, scarcely able to turn in my bed-at least, it is a very great exertion; but I am, by his abounding grace, kept in perfect peace, refreshed with a sense of my Saviour's love, and an assurance that all is wisely and mer

cifully appointed; and pray that I may receive the full blessing which it is doubtless designed to bestow. My care is all cast upon God, and I am only waiting his time and his good pleasure to dispose of me as he shall seem fit. Whether I live or die, may it be in him; I commend my body and my soul to his care and keeping, and earnestly pray that he will take my dear wife and children under the shadow of his wings, comfort, guard, strengthen and sanctify them wholly; that we may together, in a brighter and eternal world, praise and adore his goodness and grace in redeeming us with his precious blood, and plucking us as brands from the burning to bestow upon us the adoption of children, and make us inheritors of his heavenly kingdom.-Amen.

666 Thursday, Sept. 4.-There is now no room to doubt that my dear fellowlabourer has ceased from his earthly toils, and joined the company of the redeemed in the presence of the Lord whom he served so faithfully. Under those circumstances, it was a merciful Providence that he left the boat, as I could not have removed the body. He left a little peppermint-water, which he had mixed, and it had been a great comfort to me; but there was no other to drink. Fearing I might suffer from thirst, I prayed that the Lord would strengthen me to procure some. He graciously answered my petition; and yesterday I was enabled to get out, and scoop out a sufficient supply from some that trickled down at the stern of the boat by means of one of my India-rubber overshoes. What combined mercies am I receiving at the hands of my heavenly Father! Blessed be his holy name!

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'Friday, Sept. 5.-Great and marvellous are the loving-kindnesses of my gracious God unto me! He has preserved me hitherto, and for four days, although without bodily food, without any feelings of hunger or thirst.'

"These last remarks are not written so plainly as the previous day's, and I concluded that they were the last; but I find another paper, dated September 6, addressed to Mr. Williams, and written in pencil, the whole being very indistinct, and some parts quite obliterated, but nearly as follows:

"MY DEAR MR. WILLIAMS,-The Lord has seen fit to call home another of our little company. Our dear departed brother left the boat on Tuesday afternoon, and has not since returned. Doubtless he is in the presence of his Redeemer, whom he served faithfully.

WONDERFUL, IF TRUE, PROPOSED RESTORATION OF THE JEWS.-The Suisse of Berne, of April 18, says :-A correspondent writes from Constantinople, on April 1, that the Divan has hit upon a very original plan for settling the question of the holy places. The four pachalics of Syria are to be granted to M. Rothschild for the sum of £20,000,000, to be paid into the treasury of the Sultan; and, upon the sum of £2,000,000 being paid to France, she will renounce her pretensions. Russia and England will each receive £1,000,000. It is not yet settled whether M. Rothschild will take the title of king, emir, or bey. It is certain that he intends to restore the ruins of Jerusalem and Antioch, and to rebuild Solomon's Temple.

THE CALORIC ENGINE.-The Washington Telegraph states that the new "Mechanical Motor," invented by Professor Solomon, is to be applied to the propulsion of a boat of 150 or 200 tons, which is to run from that city to Baltimore and the eastern cities in the course of a few weeks. The engine in which the new motor is to be applied, will occupy but forty-five square feet of space in the vessel.

PERPETUAL MOTION.-" After years of mathematical labour and mathematical results," says an American paper, "Professor Wills, of Rochester, U.S., has completed, and has now in constant operation, a self-winding clock, which determines the seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and years of time, with unfailing accuracy, continuing in constant motion by itself, never required to be wound up, never running down, but moving prepetually so long as its components exist."

ANOTHER NEW PLANET.-A gentleman, bearing the honourable name of Luther, director of the new observatory at Bille, near Dusseldorf, has discovered a new planet in that California of astronomers, the space between Mars and Jupiter. The new orb appears like a star of the eleventh magnitude; it was discovered April 17, at 38 minutes past 10 p.m., Biile mean time, in 180 degs. of right ascension, and 8 degs. of north declination.