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INTELLIGENCE.

FOREIGN.

XXIII. LITTLE FORK.-Some of the people by whom this place was settled, though they had experienced religion, thought

HISTORY OF THE BAPTIST CHURCHES IN lightly of the ordinances of the gospel, as

NOVA SCOTIA.

(Continued from p.474.)

XVIII. RAGGED ISLAND.-The Missionary labours of Rev. David Nutten in this region were rendered useful, and in 1821 a church was gathered, consisting of 44 members. There appears to have been a church here formerly, which had become extinct. The present, it is to be feared, does not prosper. It is under the pastoral care of Rev. John Craig. We have not been informed of any change in their number, but from what we can learn, judge that it does not contain more than 20.

XIX. HAMMOND'S PLAINS.-The labours of Mr. Burton of Halifax, Mr. Davis and others in this place, had been productive of good, and in 1821 a church was formed consisting of 28 members. Rev. George Richardson, a native of Ireland, who is their present pastor, was ordained over them. In 1824, they appear to have enjoyed a revival, and 15 were added to their number, which is now 37.

XX. CHUTE'S CAVE. This church seems to have been gathered by the labours of Mr. Elder of Annapolis. It was constituted in 1824, with 9 members. During the following year, 12 more were added. It has no pastor, and has latterly been reduced, so that it now contains but 10.

XXI. RAWDON.-Some members of the Newport church had resided in this township ever since 1807. In 1817, and several years after, Mr. James Munro, now of Onslow, occasionally laboured here with success. In 1823, there was a church constituted consisting of 24 members. One of their number, Mr. Richard M'Learn, has been called to the ministry, and having preached for about two years, to good acceptance, was ordained in March last, and is now their pastor. This church has hitherto prospered, and the prospect is cheering. Their number is 31.

has been, and in some instances still is, the case with too many in these Provinces. Messrs. Samuel M'Culley, David Harris, and the writer, laboured occasionally with them; and in 1818, some professed to be born again, and the views of some others were changed, so that several were baptized. There was not, however, any church formed till 1824. It is destitute of a pastor. The present number is 33.

XXIV. NORTH WEST TOWN, (Near Sydney, on the Island of Cape Breton.)-A church was constituted here in 1825, consisting of 9 members. It was collected by the missionary labours of Mr. J. Dimock. In this region he baptized two Congregational, or New Light Preachers, Messrs. John and Hezekiah Hull; the former of whom has since been ordained, but they have both removed to the United States. Mr. Dimock visited this church in 1826, when 5 more were baptized. Rev. William Burton has recently spent some time with them, and he informs me, that the change effected here is great, and that the prospect is encouraging. They have no pastor. Their number is 14.

XXV. ANTIGONISH.-The church in this place also is the fruit of missionary exertions. It seems to have been constituted by Messrs. W. Elder and R. Davis, about the year 1820, but did not join the Association till 1826. It was visited that season by Mr. J. Dimock, who baptized 4 persons. Messrs. J. Munro, T. S. Harding, and W. Burton, have recently each spent a Sabbath with them; and they found them in a state of harmony and prosperity, though without an under-shepherd. Their number is 28.

XXVI. PARRSBOROUGH. The writer spent a considerable part of the years 1817 and 1818 in this region, and baptized a number of persons. No church, however, was formed till 1825, when Mr. R. Davis, on a missionary tour, immersed several more and united such as resided adjacent to each other, in church order. The number was 11.

XXII. CLEMENTS, (Second Church.) This church was formed in 1821, and contained 27 members, dismissed from the first In July last, Rev. William Burton was church in that township. It appears that ordained, and took the pastoral charge. He Mr. D. Harris spent some time with them is a native of Cape Breton, and had preached while he resided in Lower Granville. In some time as a Congregationalist, when see1826 they received 14. They have no pas-ing cause to change his views of the orditor, and the last number reported was 38. nance of baptism, that rite was administered

to him by Mr. J. Dimock. The church under | ing having laboured some time berc as a

his care contains 20 members.

XXVII. TRYON AND BEDEGUE, (Prince Edward Island.)—The writer was employed to spend a short time in this region in missionary labour, in the spring of 1825. He found some Baptist brethren who had been united in a Scotch Baptist church, that was now in a disorganized state. He was kindly received, and deemed this field of labour inviting.

In the fall of 1826, Messrs. J. Crandall and T. S. Harding visited them, and each baptized several converts. The latter constituted a church, consisting of 23 members. In 1827, the writer paid them a second visit, and was gratified to perceive that they were walking in harmony. It was evident to him, that his own labours and those of his brethren on former tours, had been blessed of God to the good of souls. He baptized 7 at this time, making the total number of the church 30.

missionary, with success, constituted a church on the 1st of November, 1827, consisting of 6 members. A number more were added during his stay. They have been visited by other ministers, and very recently by Mr. Harding, who bas baptized some more, so that their number is now 42.

XXX. YARMOUTH. A church was formed in this place many years ago, and Rev. Harris Harding was, and still is, their pastor; but as mixed communion was retained, it has not been connected with the Association for nearly 20 years past. In October 1827, Mr. G. Ansley visited them, and laboured in connexion with Mr. Harding, for some months. An extraordinary revival of religion ensued. Backsliders were reclaimed, sinners were converted, and many joyfully came forward to own their Redeemer.

On the 19th of December 1827, the articles of the Association were adopted. In the course of eight months, 186 were added by baptism, making the total number of the church 344.

western part of the township, was formed of members dismissed from the first church, on account of their local situation, on the 9th of January 1828. It contains 50 members.

XXVIII. HALIFAX, (Second, or Granville Street Church.)-This church was constituted on the 30th September, 1827, consisting of 7 members. Several individuals XXXI. CORNWALLIS, (Second Church) of the Church of England, of very respect--This church, which is situated in the able standing in society, had experienced a work of grace some time previous to this period, and a number more had been led to a conviction of the reality of experimental religion. For a time they had opportunity to hear evangelical preaching in that church, but when circumstances beyond their control deprived them of that privilege, they were induced to seek spiritual edification elsewhere. On becoming acquainted with the views of the Baptists, of which they had formerly very little knowledge, and against which they had strong prejudices, they were satisfied of their accordance with the word of God, and consequently embraced them.

For some time they attended worship in the old Baptist Meeting-house; but as that was too small to accommodate the increasing congregation, they had a new stone Meeting-house opened, (75 feet by 47,) when the church was constituted. Professor Alexis Caswell, from Columbian College, (Washington, U. S.) took the pastoral charge, and laboured with them, to general acceptance, till the latter part of July past, when he accepted an urgent call from Brawn University. At that time the church had increased to 50.

Having now given you a brief account of all the churches that belong to the Nova Scotia Baptist Association, it will only be necessary to add a few remarks in reference to that body.

An Association, embracing Baptists and Congregationalists, was commenced about the year 1798. The sentiments of the former, however, greatly prevailed; and, as various inconveniences had arisen from attempts to compromise respecting the commands of the Saviour, the present system of unmixed communion was adopted in 1809.

The churches of New Brunswick were united with those of Nova Scotia till the year 1821, when on account of numbers and distance, it was mutually agreed that they should be formed into a separate Associa tion. You, doubtless, have received an account of them from another hand it will not, therefore, be needful for me to add.

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In 1810, when the first minutes were printed, the number of churches in Nova Scotia belonging to the Association was 9, ministers 7, and members 714.

They have subsequently called Rev. Henry K. Green from the Theological Institution at Andover, (Massachusetts, U. S.) who has lately commenced his labours in that place with very pleasing prospects. Mr. This Association now, (1828) contains Green has recently baptized 11, by which 31 churches, 19 ordained ministers, 4 liaccession the church now amounts to 61. censed preachers, and 2017 members. There XXIX. WATERFORD.—Rev.T.S. Hard-has, therefore, been an increase in 18 years

of 22 churches, 12 ministers, (besides 4 licensed preachers,) and 1303 members.*

A correspondence has been maintained for some years, by messengers and minutes, with several Associations in the United States, and with that of New Brunswick. We are desirous also to cultivate an acquaintance with our brethren in Great Britain.

of general education. Premises are purchased in Horton, a central and pleasant part of the Province, and it is expected that instruction will soon be commenced.

Although we who are now in the ministry have not enjoyed the advantages of liberal education, we are sensible of its value, and are desirous that our successors should possess that privilege.*

Our ministers do not generally receive an adequate support. It is to be considered, however, that very few of the members of our churches are wealthy, yet, in too many instances, it cannot be denied, the importance and advantage of enabling men engaged in the ministry to give themselves wholly to that great work, is not rightly understood, nor duly felt.

A Missionary Society has been connected with the Association for a number of years. After Mr. Henry Alline's decease, the preachers that were raised up, whether Congregationalist or Baptist, travelled much among the destitute in these provinces. Messrs. T. H. Chipman, J. Payzant, H. Harding, Edward and James Manning, J. Dimmock, T. S. Harding, J. Bailey, J. Crandall, and others, were engaged in this labour As to our doctrinal sentiments, you are of love. In process of time, however, when aware that they are those usually called churches were collected, most of them be-"Calvinistic." We have sometimes been came pastors, and consequently their missionary labours were more restricted.

Some missionaries have visited these provinces from the United States, and their labours have been useful, but the harvest was, and still is great, and the labourers few.

The Missionary fociety in this province may be said to have commenced at the session of the Association in 1815, when a contribution was taken to the amount of 291. 13s. and Messrs. J. Crandall and J. Munro were employed to travel each three months, in the region east of Halifax. In fulfilling their mission, they found the need of missionary exertions in that part of the province (viz. along the eastern shore, at Guysborough, Manchester, Antigonish, &c.) very great, as the people were exceedingly destitute of the means of religious instruction, some men and women having never heard the Gospel.

charged with antinomianism; but we deny the charge, as we strenuously maintain the necessity of a holy life, proceeding from a principle of gratitude, as the fruit of faith. Some Baptists were indeed tinctured with the wild ideas that were formerly disseminated in these provinces; but their views generally are now built on a rational and consistent exposition of Scripture.

It must be acknowledged, however, that there is not always sufficient care taken in the reception of members, nor due promptitude exercised in excluding such as prove to be immoral. Discipline is most frequently neglected in churches that are destitute of pastoral aid; yet such are sometimes found to be very strict.

You will have observed, from this brief account of our churches, that they have been chiefly planted, and principally increased, by what are termed "Revivals of Religion." Of these the enemies of vital Since that time some brethren have been piety sometimes question the utility, and sent as missionaries every year, who have deny that they are the work of God. It is travelled east of Halifax, on the Island of true that they are not unfrequently followed Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island, on the by declensions, in which some who have south shore of the province, &c. By their professed conversion turn to immoral courses. exertions much light has been diffused, No enlightened person, however, who has many sinners converted, believers edified, carefully observed and impartially consichurches formed, destitute churches strength-dered their nature and effects, can scruple ened, and in various ways, incalculable good bas been effected.

The Nova Scotia Baptist Education Society, was formed at the last session of the Association, June 1828. Its object is the establishment of a Literary and Theological Institution, for the benefit of young men called to the ministry, and for the purposes

It is proper to remark, that several of these churches were previously formed, and had pastors; but they were not united with the Association in 1810.

to acknowledge that they generally proceed from the influence of the Divine Spirit, and are eminently useful in promoting the spiritual, and even the temporal welfare of men.

Though our churches are yet in an infant state, and there is much room for improvement, in various respects, you will perceive, my dear brother, that there is great cause

* Any assistance, (which is greatly needed) donations of books, &c. from our brethren or friends in England, or elsewhere, will be very gratefully received.

for gratitude to God, for the displays of his grace among us, and much ground for encouragement.

Earnestly desiring the prosperity of my brethren in Great Britain, and wishing you abundant success in the work of the Lord, I remain, dear brother, yours in the bonds of the Gospel of Christ,

CHARLES TUPPER, Pastor of the
Baptist Church of Amherst, N. S.

P.S. You will not suppose that I consider piety in this province to be restricted to the Baptists; but a brief sketch of their history is all that I have attempted.

DOMESTIC.

Recent Deaths.

Died at Newport House, in the parish of North Curry, Somerset, the 1st Oct. 1829. Philip Foster, Esq. aged 80 years. Mr. F. was a worthy deacon of the Baptist Church in North Curry, from its commencement to his death. He was founder of the noble and well built chapel in this place, gave more than 500l. towards its erection, and left it free of all debt. His name will be ever dear to this church and people, and his praise will long be in the churches. Mr. F. was ill about three months, he bore his painful affliction with great patience and resignation to the will of his heavenly Father, and died happy in the love of God, resting only on the finished work of his Redeemer. He was interred on the 7th, and his death was improved by Mr. W. Gabriel, pastor of the church, Oct. 11th, to a very large and respectable congregation, from Psalm cxvi. 15. May the Lord raise up many more such worthy men for the good of bis church, and to the praise of his grace.

Died on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1829, aged 61 years, after a long and painful illness, Mary, the wife of James Chandler, Baptist minister at Widmore, Somerset. Mrs. Chandler was the subject of regenerating grace upwards of forty years, and a member of a Baptist Church thirty-three of that period. She lived and died resting on the all-sufficiency of the death and merits of Jesus Christ for her acceptance and salvation. The righteous hath hope in his death. On Thursday, Nov. 19, died Avery Benham, Esq. who had for many years been a very honourable and useful deacon of the church at Maze Pond. As a Christian, Mr. Benham had, for upwards of half a century, displayed a high degree of integrity, humility, benevolence, and godly simplicity. The church of which he was so long au

honourable member and useful officer, will long cherish an affectionate regard to his memory, as one whose labours were upwearied to promote their welfare and prosperity.

Died on the 18th of November, the Rev. Thomas Powell, of Holloway, who had been 46 years pastor of the Baptist church at Mitchell-street.

HUMAN SACRIFICES IN INDIA.

The public attention has of late been directed in an unusual degree to the long neglected fact of our administration in the East having permitted, as many of the best informed contend, most unnecessarily, the continuance of human sacrifices, as a means of placating them that are no gods; that have eyes, and see not; and ears, and hear not; neither is there any breath in their nostrils." When it is considered that this

is the administration of a professedly Christian country, whose ecclesiastical establishment in India has not merely been recognized by the British parliament, but bas been, of late years, supported by British munificence, in the provision of certain dignitaries of the national church, it might have been hoped that one of her own bishops would not in vain have detailed, from personal inspection, the misery and degradation of our own fellow-christians and fellowsubjects in the East (among whom he soon afterwards breathed his last); but that the English nation should, ere this, have responded as one man to his scriptural and benevolent appeal; and that, after having effected the extinction of political slavery in Africa, she should, with equal readiness, have decreed the suppression of religious murder in Asia. That time, however, has not at present fully arrived; but we trust, for the interests of piety and humanity, that

it is not now far distant.

A late attempt was made at the East India house to interest that corporation and the country at large in the interdiction of these abominations, which attempt had been preceded by some less ostensible, but not less important motions of Mr. Buxton in the House of Commons, for the production and printing of a voluminous mass of official information received from India, in the shape of regular returns of the sacrifice of buman life. It is probable, that had not the illness of that gentleman shortly followed those motions, we might, before this, have wit nessed some legislative enactment as the result. At all events the documentary evidence thus collected has been of the highest importance; and it is certain, that without it, the motion made in the court of proprietors at the East India house, could