his horses, his tobacco, and his wine, we do not seek to pry into. The pure and the lovely shun his presence, as they would not do were he under only the veil of honest poverty.

The poor plodding boy, who, even when insulted, was brave enough to declare, "I am not ashamed of my mother, neither am I ashamed to do anything which will relieve her;" this boy filled an honourable place in one of the learned professions.

He was not rich, and probably never will be; but he was above want, and very useful among men. The poor mother, on whose account he was taunted, was relieved by his love from the necessity of stitching, and long filled the seat of honour at her son's table.

"Pride goeth before destruction, and a lofty spirit before a fall. The Lord will destroy the house of the proud, but he will establish the border of the widow."

CHARACTER.-Character is that mysterious whole towards which all thoughts, words, and deeds contribute. Viewed thus, nothing is lost. What memory may not store, character is sure to retain. This register is as accurate as the record kept in heaven. Your present self is a summary. When your thoughts are occupied with far other things,-when your lips are eloquent on other themes,-when your hands are engaged in less subtle work, without your attention, with no conscious skill of yours, frequently in defiance of yourself,-your character is ever being completed. Scenes, in which thought and feeling have been called forth and nourished, may fade away; the circumstance which once swayed with almost despotic power is no longer around; others may scarcely recognise in us our former selves; our own places may "know us no more for ever;" yet our past adheres to influence us in some mysterious manner still. What sources of misery or of happiness are still bubbling in its depths! By what mystic power we are still bound to things, scenes, and persons, apparently left for ever! By what subtle bonds are united the past, present, and the future! Character gives unity to life. In some cases, this unity is remarkable. What a man may do, may frequently be inferred from what he is. It seems as if he could not "deny himself." In this fact, virtue or vice, as the case may be, finds an element of strength. Plan, principle, or habit, may sway a man so entirely, that it is difficult to conceive of his acting otherwise than he does. He has a bent of his own. Of his important movements, and even of his less significant actions, it may generally be said, "they are like him." But it is a great mistake to suppose that, in characters less decided and apparently less consistent, this unity is entirely wanting. It is only of a more subtle kind. Somewhere there is something that harmonises the most fragmentary and aimless life, to an extent little imagined. Our future is thus strangely dependent upon our past. We are ever foreshadowing what we must be; we are ever projecting ourselves into eternity. No, we are not connected with the future by fancied bonds! The mysteries of human character even

now are eloquent on human destiny. Our lives are germinant throughout with forthcoming fruit. How the victim to an early sin writhes under its effects through the long and tedious years! How remorse fastens its fangs deeper and deeper in the guilty consciences! How radiant with happiness is conscious virtue ! All proclaim that we are, in some form or another, living over our past. What fearful importance attaches to the early training of character! When we are most easily and durably impressed, then it ought to be devoutly remembered that we are "laying a foundation for the time to come."-Rev. D. M. Evans.

ANGER.Prayer is the great remedy against anger; for it must suppose it in some degree removed before we pray, and then it is the more likely it will be finished before the prayer is done. We must lay aside the act of anger, as a preparatory for prayer; and the curing the habit will be the effect and blessing of prayer, so that if a man, to cure his anger, resolves to address himself to God by prayer, it is first necessary that, by his own observation and diligence, he lay the anger aside, before his prayer can be presented; and if we pray, and so endeavour, we have all the blessing of prayer which God hath promised to it to be our security for success. Humility is the most excellent natural cure for anger in the world; for he that by daily considering his own infirmities makes the error of his neighbour to be his own case, and remembers that he daily needs God's pardon and his brother's charity, will not be apt to rage at the faults of another, greater than that which he feels that he is frequently and more inexcusably guilty of.-Jeremy Taylor.

NATURE'S SONG IN THE NIGHT.-Night hath its songs. Have you never stood by the seaside at night, and heard the pebbles sing, and the waves chant God's glories? Or have you never risen from your couch, and thrown up the window of your chamber, and listened there? Listened to what? Silence,-save now and then a murmuring sound, which seems sweet music then. And have you not fancied that you heard the harp of God playing in heaven? Did

The Parliamentary History of the month is but brief. The Parliamentary Oaths Bill has passed its second reading, and will shortly be before the House of Lords. The Bill for the Abolition of Ministers' Money in Ireland is before the House of Lords, and, notwithstanding the opposition of the Earl of Derby and the Bishops, has passed its second reading there. A deputation, headed by Lord Shaftesbury, has waited on Lord Palmerston, urging him not to abolish Church Rates without arranging for an equivalent being granted to the Church. The deputation was received "with courtesy."

The Grand Duke Constantine of Russia has visited the Queen at Osborne. He only stayed two days.

We understand that Mr. J. B. Gough, the well-known temperance advocate, intends sailing from America for Britain on the 1st of July. It is rumoured that Mr. Gough has been engaged by the Scottish Temperance League for three years, at £2000 per annum. He will have a cordial welcome from thousands of social reformers in this country.

The Sunday Bands in Regent's Park have again commenced. One Sunday last month no less than 120,000 persons attended. It is lamentable to think of the injury that may be done by this to religion and morals.

On the 16th ult. the infant daughter of the Queen was christened in the presence of the whole royal family and court, in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace. It is satisfactory to know that the little Princess has been well baptized, for "the ceremony was performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by the Bishops of London and Chester, the Hon. and Rev. Gerald Wellesley, and the Hon. and Very Rev. the Dean of Windsor."

Mr. Bright has arrived in England. We are glad to hear that he is in the enjoyment of improved health.

According to a report from the Great Salt Lake, the schism in the Mormon church has assumed a formidable character. Brigham Young is said to have deserted the Tabernacle, and remains shut up in his own house, guarded night and day by his friends. He is afraid to show himself in public. The American Executive has determined upon sending to Utah a formidable body of troops, some two thousand men, under General Harney. At the latest

dates from the Salt Lake, the excitement among the Mormons continued. Brigham Young was driving all the Gentiles away. The United States officials and others were quitting the territory in large numbers.

ECCLESIASTICAL.

In most parts of the country the " Asso.ciations" have been held during the last month. The reports of the proceedings are to be found at length in The Freeman. We are thankful to find that most of the Associations report an increase. In many of them the increase is considerable.

Much attention has been attracted during the month to the services, "in imitation of Mr. Spurgeon's," originated by members of the Church of England, in Exeter Hall. They have been largely attended, and very successful.

Mr. Spurgeon's services are more largely attended than ever. The other day Mr. Spurgeon announced that, in order not to disappoint so large a congregation, he should give up his usual summer holiday this year. He must need it nevertheless. Open air preaching, has again commenced. Mr. Noel preached in the open air the other day. The Evangelical clergy and the Dissenting ministers of Bristol, also, to the number of between thirty and forty, have resolved to hold a series of outdoor services during the summer months. We notice the names of the Revs. N. Hay. croft, and F. W. Gotch, among those who have taken part in the services.

We have much pleasure in making the announcement, that the Rev. Thos. Hands, of Salisbury, has accepted the invitation of the committee of the Bible Translation Society to become one of their travelling agents. We take this opportunity of cordially introducing Mr. Hands to the deno❤ mination, hoping that he will be well sustained.

OPENING OF TRINITY CHAPEL, BRADFORD.

The opening services of Trinity chapel, Little Horton-lane, Bradford, Yorkshire, have just taken place. On Thursday, May 14th, the Hon. and Rev. Baptist W. Noel preached in the morning and evening to numerous congregations. On the follow ing Sunday it was expected that the Rev. J. Edwards, of Nottingham, would preach, but in consequence of illness the Rev. gen. tleman was unable to fulfil his engagement, and his place was filled, at a very short notice, by the Rev. H. J. Betts, minister of Trinity-street chapel, Southwark. In the afternoon the Rev. J. P. Chown occupied

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the pulpit. On the Monday evening a sermon was preached by the Rev. H S. Brown, of Liverpool, and the series of opening services was concluded on Wednesday by a sermon from the Rev. H. J. Betts. The foundation stone of this chapel was laid on the 18th June, 1856, by W. Murgatroyd, Esq., then mayor of the borough. Messrs. Andrews and Delaunay, of Bradford, are the architects. In front of the building, which is constructed of stone, and presents a neat but commanding appearance, the words "Trinity Chapel" are sculptured in large Roman capitals beneath the pediment. The length within the walls is 76 feet; width, 50 feet 6 inches; and height, 34 feet. present only one gallery is erected,-that at the entrance end; but the building is so constructed that side galleries can readily be added. The pews and benches are of stained deal. The chapel is lighted by five lofty windows on each side. At the further end are two vestries, and over them is a school-room, 50 feet 6 inches by 28 feet 6 inches, which will accommodate 300 children. A sliding partition is so constructed that the school-room can be thrown open to the chapel if necessary. The chapel, without the side galleries not yet erected, will afford accommodation for nearly 1,000 persons. The entire cost of the chapel, including the fittings of the school-room, is, as nearly as can be calculated, £4,050. Upwards of £3,000 had been contributed prior to the opening, and the collections at the inaugural services, added to several liberal donations, have increased this sum to about £3,750, so that the debt now remaining on the building is but £300. There are to be no pew rents in the new chapel-the voluntary principle will be adhered to for the maintenance of the services.

CROSS-STREET CHAPEL, ISLINGTON.

The church and congregation of Crossstreet chapel, Islington, have erected, at the rear of their chapel, with entrance from Halton-street, an elegant and commodious building for the purpose of day and Sabbath school teaching. On Wednesday evening, June 3rd, they held a social meeting in the room, which was well filled. The chair was taken at seven o'clock, by Acton S. Ayrton, Esq., M. P., and, after devotional exercises, was most ably addressed by him. The Rev. Alfred C. Thomas, minister of the chapel, then read the report of the committee, from which it appeared that the committee had been charged by the church and congregation with the simultaneous effort of removing nearly £500 of chapel debt; making, together with the cost of the schools, inclusive of complete internal fittings, class rooms, and new vestries, upwards of £1,600. Of this sum, there remains to be raised nearly £400 by Christmas, the committee having received from the congregation, with little extraneous aid, in about fifteen months, promises to the amount of £1,260. Of this sum, nearly £250 was

promised at the meeting, including two donations, one of £100 from William Sarl, Esq., treasurer, and £50 from John Barnett, Esq., architect. During this period, it is most gratifying to learn that all the institutions of divine worship and christian benevolence have been progressively sustained. The school is seventyseven feet six inches, by thirty-one feet three inches in the clear, with open-pointed roof, lighted from both ends, and from the roof, and will accommodate, with comfort, about 320 day, and 400 Sabbath scholars. After reading the report, the first sentiment was spoken to by George Hammond Whalley, Esq., and the Rev. A. M. Henderson, of Claremont chapel. The second sentiment was spoken to by Samuel Morley, Esq., and the Rev. Edwin Paxton Hood, of Offord-road chapel. The evening being now advanced, the Rev. H. Allon, and Hugh Owen, Esq., very briefly introduced the third sentiment. A cordial vote of thanks having been given to the chairman, the meeting concluded with prayer.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE.

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The Jubilee services in celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of Tuthill-stairs Sunday-school (formed May 1807) commenced on Lord's day May 17th by the Rev. Richard Pengilly, of Penzance, founder of the school, and pastor of the Tuthill-stairs church for nearly forty years, preaching in the morning in Bewickstreet chapel, from Exodus ii. 9. the afternoon at a quarter past two, a juvenile meeting was held, when the children connected with the schools met in Bewickstreet chapel, and short addresses were delivered by the Rev. R. Pengilly, Rev. T. Pottenger, and others. An emblematic memorial card, in commemoration of the Jubilee, was presented to every scholar attending the schools in Bewick-street, Newcastle, and Garden-street, Gateshead. In the evening the Rev. Thomas Pottenger preached from Acts xiv. 7. On Monday evening there was a special prayer meeting. on behalf of the schools, presided over by the Rev. Thomas Pottenger, at which there was a large attendance, and brethren Maxwell, Wilkinson, Buckley (of Croydon), Bell, and the pastor engaged. On Tuesday evening a public tea meeting, in conclusion of the services, was held in the school-room under the chapel. After tea, in the absence of Mr. Pottenger, through indisposition, the Rev. Richard Pengilly was called upon to preside. The following afterwards addressed the meeting: Messrs. J. L. Angus, J. Fenwick, R. Wylie, Councillor Angus, J. Maxwell, H. A. Wilkinson, J. Potts, and others. It was stated that out of 610 members of the church, 240 have been teachers, or more than one-third; seventy-five of these were scholars; and of the ministers now living, formerly scholars or teachers in these schools, were named Dr. Angus, and the Rev. William Howieson, of London; the Rev. Thos. Wilkinson, of Tewkesbury; and the Rev. Henry Angus, of Rugby..

JUBILEE OF THE BAPTIST COLLEGE, PONTYPOOL.

On Wednesday and Thursday, May 20th and 21st, the friends and supporters of this institution met to celebrate the fiftieth The anniversary of its establishment. college having been enlarged and otherwise improved during the past year, and efforts having been put forth for the accumulation of a Jubilee fund of £1,500 for the defrayal of expenses already incurred, and the future support of an increased number of students, the interest manifested in this year's meeting was considerably in advance of any former anniversary. The visitors inspected the result of the efforts of the building committee, and expressed their entire satisfaction with the plans, execution, and cost of the improvements. The examination of the students in theology and the classics was conducted by the Revs. Evan Thomas, of Tredegar, and C. Short, M.A., of Swansea. The public meeting for the transaction of business was held at the college. W. W. Phillips, Esq., having taken the chair, the report was read by Dr. Thomas; after which, matters relating to the enlargement of the house, the expense incurred, the rules of the college, and a number of other questions, were freely discussed. Resolutions, congratulatory and animating, were passed by the meeting. It was cheering to find that out of the desired £1,500, nearly £1,100 had been promised, of which sum about £800 had been paid into the treasurer's hands.

HALIFAX.

A very pleasing meeting was held on Monday evening, June 1st, in the Baptist chapel, Pellon-lane, Halifax, the occasion being the presentation to the Rev. Samuel Whitewood, minister of that place of worship, of his portrait, painted in oil, and set in a superior gilt frame. The testimonial is the result of a subscription by the teachers and scholars of the school alone. About 130 persons have been contributors, in sums varying from twopence to a few at five shillings. The teachers and scholars having taken tea together in the schoolroom, adjourned into the gallery of the chapel; the congregation assembled in the body; and the portrait was suspended in the front of the pulpit. The congregation having engaged in devotional exercises, Mr. John Clay, in the name of the subscribers, presented the testimonial. The Rev. S. Whitewood replied with much feeling and emotion.

RIDGMOUNT, beds.

On June 2nd, services were held in connection with the Baptist chapel at this place to liquidate the debt on the schoolrooms and minister's house lately erected. In the afternoon about 200 persons sat down to tea. A public meeting was held in the evening, when the opening speech was made by the chairman, James Waller, Esq., of Luton; and several neighbouring ministers and friends gave short addresses.

The pastor, the Rev. T. Baker, read a brief report, stating that £80 had been raised since the last anniversary, and gratefully acknowleding the kindness of friends who had rendered pecuniary assistance. A small bazaar was also held for the same object. The proceeds of the sale and of the tea amounted to £50, leaving only an equal sum as debt on the buildings.

LOCKWOOD, NEAR HUDDERSFIELD.

The Baptist chapel at this place having been closed for two months for repairs, painting, and the erection of an organ, was re-opened on Thursday, the 11th instant, when two services were preached by the Rev. H. S. Brown, of Liverpool. On the Sabbath following the services were continued by the Rev. B. Evans, of Scarborough. The chapel was well filled, and the whole cost, about £340, was realised by subscriptions and collections at the opening service. The liberality of the friends manifested itself in the most commendable manner.

ILFRACOMBE.

The foundation-stone of the new Baptist chapel was laid on the 2nd of June, by J. Darricott, Esq., of Appledore. The Rev. J. J. Brown addressed the numerous spectators; and the Rev. Messrs. Little, Hands, and Newman, conducted the devotional parts of the service. There was a well-attended tea-meeting in the present chapel, and a crowded meeting afterwards in the public room. After prayer by the Rev. J. Averrill, pithy addresses were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Wilshire, Little, Barfit, Hands, Newman, Sheldon, and Davy.

SPENCER PLACE CHAPEL, GOSWELL ROAD.

On Tuesday, June 2nd, a public meeting was held at the above place on the occasion of the first anniversary of the settlement of the Rev. J. H. Cooke, as pastor of the church there. There was a numerous attendance, and the proceedings were very interesting, consisting of devotional exercises and addresses by several of the neighbouring ministers. The Rev. F. Wills, of Kingsgate Chapel, presided.

MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

The Rev. T. Britcliffe, resigned the pastorate of the Baptist church in Heywood, Lancashire, on the last Sabbath in May.The Rev. B. Watkins, of Morriston, has accepted the invitation of the church at Hirwain, near Aberdare.-The Rev. James Malcolm, of Aberdeen, has accepted an invitation from the church at Maze-pond, and commenced his labours there June 7th.The Rev. R. Tubbs having received second requisition from the church at Rickmansworth, urging him to continue his ministry amongst them, has yielded to their request, and consented to remain with them. The Rev. J. W. Kirton has resigned the pastorate of the Baptist church, Burslem, Staffordshire, and is open for an engagement.