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with the poor Heathen on the love of Christ.

Mr. Loveless has accepted of a very useful situation in the Male Asylum at Madras; and preaches in English two or three times every week to pretty Jarge congregations. We have just heard that he was married on the 9th inst. to a Miss Farquerson, who came to this country in the same vessel with him.

We want many more Missionaries. Without numbers, nothing can be done. Millions are perishing! "O come over and help us!" Send books and good Missionaries to us, and the Lord will give you souls for your hire, &c. G. CRAN,

A. DESGRANGES.

Extraet of a Letter from Dr. Taylor,

dated Calcutta, May 27, 18c6.

My last letter informed you, that the afflicting intelligence of Mrs. Taylor's death had determined me to return to Bengal. I arrived here on the 28th of February; and experienced a kind and affectionate reception from the Missionary brethren and other friends. About four weeks after my return, I proposed to proceed to Bombay; but having counselled with the brethren here, we determined that it would be advisable for me to continue two or three menths longer, for the following reasons: --- That my mind was by no means in a fit state for going to a new and difficult station; and that here I could apply to some of the languages spoken at Surat. I was also unwilling to leave the family at Serampore in its present sickly state, as there is no other medical person now on the spot.

I have some though's, if Government permit, of going to Bombay by proceeding up the Ganges and the Soane, and along the Nirbudda. As I can go most part of the way in a boat, the expence would not be very great; and by this route I should be able to explore an extensive tract of country: I should also be learning the Hindoostanee and Mahratta languages in the most effectual manner, by conversing with the natives. I could distribute some of the Hindoostanee Gospels and Tracts; and possibly tell the people something about the gospel-plan of salvation.

Allow me to request you to send us assistance to Surat as soon as possible. I hope you will not think of sending less than six at first. Will you be so

good as to send with them all the Persian and Arabic books you can.

I hope I shall write you next from Bombay or Surat. As at the time you will receive this letter I shall probably be exposed to perils, either by sea or land, I trust you will remember me at the throne of grace; and that at all times you will implore for me that strength and zeal which are necessary for the discharge of Missionary duties. I am, &c. &c.

J. TAYLOR.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Extract of a Letter from Dr. Vanderkemp, dated Bethelsdorp, July, 10, 1806.

In my last, I informed you of the wonderful interposition of Providence in our behalf, by a sudden change of Government: immediately after which, Sir David Baird permitted us to return to Bethelsdorp. I left the Cape Feb. 5, accompanied by Brother Sinet, and eleven Hottentot men and women; and arrived here March 12. Brother Read, who came by sea, arrived here, to the inexpressible joy of our people, twelve days before me. He was in the most imminent danger of shipwreck on the coast of Caffraria; but God preserved him.

We found, to our joy, the work of converting grace going on prosperously; and we admired the success with which that exemplary sister Smith had set up a school; in which Hottentot children are instructed to knit stockings, &c. She is universally beloved and respected by all our people. Besides her conversation with the females, who seem to be concerned about their souls, she keeps a weekly-meeting with our baptized sisters; and instructs them, by way of catechising, in the practical as well as doctrinal truths of the religion of Christ.

The Landrost has spontaneously permitted us and all our people to plough and to sow, this season, upon an excel. lent piece of ground belonging to Government, in our neighbourhood. O that we may be thankful, and trust him without reserve in all our circum

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Extract of a Letter from Brother Read.

Bethelsdorp, Aug. 2, 1806.

THE Cape had no sooner capitulated than we were introduced to Sir David Baird'; and our way to return to Bethelsdorp was at once opened. Thus

were our prayers and the prayers of our dear people fully answered. He assured us of his protection, and offered every assistance the institution might need. We only begged that the articles which had lain so long at the Cape might be transported to Algoa Bay by the first vessel that might sail for that place; which was granted..

On the 3d of February we went to take leave of his Excellency, intending on the morrow to set off for Bethelsdorp, when he expressed his wish that I should go by seà to accompany Capt. Cuyler, who was appointed Landrost of, Vitenhage: a district formed by the Dutch from that of Graaff Reinet and Zwellendam, to which our institution belongs. A sense of obligation would not suffer me to refuse, although it was hard to be separated from my wife (whose circumstances would not allow her to accompany me) and my dear brethren and sisters. On the 5th, Brother Vanderkemp, &c. began their journey; and I was only waiting for a moderate wind to get on board. On the 7th I sailed out of Table Bay, with the troops bound for Algoa Bay. We were soon becalmed, and had afterwards a contrary wind; so that we were eight days before we could get round the Cape.

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Little did I think that this circumstance would give me an opportunity of seeing my sinful desire on mine enemy. A few days before the arrival of the English fleet, the Napoleon French privateer had been driven on shore by an English frigate near the Cape, and was lying there when we were trying to weather the Cape. One day, when we were tacking, we came very near her. I happened to be telling our captain of having been captured in the Duff, by the Bonaparte privateer: he immediately replied, There then lies your enemy! is the Bonaparte that was cruizing last war off South America; but her name was changed when Bonaparte became Emperor.' O what did I then feel! all my old trials came to mind; and I could only stand and wonder at the way in which the Lord has led me!

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We had a voyage of twenty-two days, which is often accomplished in three or four; and were in great danger of being lost. Having no map of the coast, we over-ran the bay; and came, in the night of the 23d, between an island off Caffre-land and the main land: we came under full sail before

the wind, and were within a quarter of a mile of the rocks, before we saw them. The island or islands are called here the Bird Islands, about one degree from Algoa Bay, Here the Lord's goodness was manifested to one of the unworthiest of all his servants. The

night before, we were near being destroyed by fire. Thus He who hath delivered, does deliver; in whom we trust that he will yet deliver,

I had an opportunity while on board, of holding forth the word of life; but saw not much fruit. Since my arrival here, I have gone as often as possible to Fort Frederic, where I have an opportunity of preaching the gospel to my poor countrymen, and others who attend; but as yet, I have seen no instance of converting grace.

I arrived at our dear Bethelsdorp, March 1, in the evening; where I was received with universa! joy: even the old Hottentot women, who otherwise would not leave their houses, appeared to join in the general acclamations by clapping of the hands, &c.; and I was afraid of being smothered by their caresses. We found the Lord's work prospering; many, many thirsting for the water of life! We found our dear mother Smith labouring with great zeal, both for the temporal and spiritual welfare of our people; of whom we shall give a more particular account in our Report. J. READ.

BRITISH PRISONERS

IN FRANCE.

A respectable correspondent, whe signs himself C. L. has favoured us with an Address to the Religious Public in behalf of our brave countrymen, now prisoners of war in France. We shall certainly rejoice to see a fund raised for their relief; but we do not see the propriety of bringing it before the religious world as a specific object of their attention: it belongs to our humane and benevolent countrymen at large; and we are glad to find that the Patriotic Fund has already remitted more than goool. towards their relief; in consequence of which, hospitals have been established; and 3001. has also been voted towards the support of some schools for the children of the prisoners. We are also informed, that Government has granted considerable sums, through the medium of Mr. An gerstein.

C. L. assures us, that there are upwards of 5,000 Britons immured in the prisons of France, suffering, in a foreign land, the miseries of hunger,

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is doge for them by their friends, is through the private medium of the banking-house of Messrs. Coutts and Co. who would, no doubt, be happy to remit them much larger supplies.

In the midst of these miseries, he informs us, and we receive the information with inexpressible joy, that at Serre-Libre, one of the principal prisons in France, where so many of our countrymen are confined, the Sabbath is sanctified! the Scriptures are daily read! - the young men and boys, amounting to hundreds, who never had instruction before, are formed into a

school; and the work of the Lord is, we trust, prospering among them, under all the discouragements of a gloomy prison. Some of the poor lads, now prisoners there, may have reason to bless God, through eternity, that ever · they were carried captives to those walls, for there they may first have heard, to some good purpose, of that precious Saviour who, by his word and Spirit, sets captive-sinners free. This blessed work of instruction was set on foot, aud is carrying on, by some pious masters of merchant-vessels, who have long been prisoners in Serre-Libre. May the Lord reward them richly for their labours of love, and may he open the hearts of his people in their behalf!

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Mr. Jackson, British Agent at Mogador, who has lately arrived in this country, in a letter to Mr. James Bell, thus writes:

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"I AM lately arrived from Africa (Magador); and have the satisfaction of informing you, that Mr. Park ar rived at Kabra, the port of Tombuctoo, in March last. He did not land; but remained in his boat, on the river Niger, where he hoisted his white flag;

but, as the Tombuctoos did not understand the meaning thereof, he remained at anchor until sun-set, having received no invitation from the natives to go on shore. He returned in the evening towards Jennic (westward); since which nothing has been seen of him. I give you this intelligence as authentic, it having been communicated to a friend of mine by his correspondent and agent, resident at Kabra; and I read the letter, it being in the Arabic character. If any curious person is particularly interested in knowing any thing farther respecting this extraordinary traveller, I give my address, No. 3, Fenchurch Buildings, City. I am, &c. J. G. JACKSON.

(Signed)

HOME INTELLIGENCE.

MISSIONARY UNION.

THE Missionary Society, established in 1795, for the purpose of "sending the Gospel to Heathen and other unenlightened nations," has been favoured with many distinguishing tokens of the divine favour and blessing. A great number of Missionaries have been sent forth to various parts of the world; and many poor benighted Heathens have been "turned from darkness to light, &c. from the power of Satan

unto God." The Missionaries are now labouring at Otaheite, in several parts of South Africa, in the island of CeyIon, at three or four different districts in the populous parts of India, and in various parts of North America.

It has pleased God also to open the hearts of his people liberally to contribute towards the support of this work; and though the funds of the Society are milk supplied, both by annual subscrip

tions and occasional collections, yet the constantly increasing expenditure is such as to make it necessary to engage the assistance of as many friends as possible, that not only the missions ak ready established may continue to be supported, but many others, if possible, undertaken, and which the Society cannot expect to attempt, unless there be a large addition made to its annual income. It is necessary also to obtain this, that the Society may be able to support a considerable number of students, who are from time to time offering their services to this great work, and without which they must soon be obliged to refuse them.

To accomplish these noble purposes, it is proposed to establish Auxiliary Societies, both in London and through out the country, in which many per sons, not blessed with affluence, and whose convenience it would not suit to become Annual Subscribers, may unite

their efforts, and by small, but regular, contributions afford a valuable assistance to the Society. This is especially desirable in those places where no collections are regularly made for this institution; and, where such are made, the amount will form a respectable addition to them.

To these Societies, regular communications will be made from the Directors of the Missionary Society, so that at their meetings the state and progress of the work will be made known. The transactions, and occasionally other printed accounts will be sent free of expence. By these mean's, not only will the Society derive a valuable pecuniary assistance, but the prayers of thousands of God's people will be engaged for the success of Missionary efforts; and, it is hoped, the heart of many a pious youth will be warmed with holy zeal to go forth to the Heathen with the good news of salvation.

The following REGULATIONS are respectfully offered to the consideration of the religious public, subject to such variations as local circumstances may render necessary.

1. One Shilling, or more, per Quarter to constitute a Member.

2. The Business of the Society to be conducted by a Committee of Twelve Members (exclusive of the Treasurer and Secretary) who shall meet on the first in every month.

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3. An Annual Meeting of the Subscribers to be holden on the first in April, at Seven o'clock in the evening, precisely; when a Treasurer, Secretary, and Committee shall be chosen for the succeeding year. The Treasurer and Secretary to be considered as Members of the Committee.

4. The Committee shall be empowered to appoint gratuitous Collectors to receive Subscriptions quarterly; and the Collectors shall report their proceedings to the Committee, in order that the state of the subscriptions may be known; and that the Secretary may be enabled to prepare a book for each Collector for each succeeding Quarter.

5. At the Meeting of the Committee (which shall be special) on the first in the month succeeding each Quarter Day, the Collectors shall give up their books to the Secretary; and shall pay the subscriptions which they have received, into the hands of the Treasurer; and they shall then (or as soon afterwards as may be) be furnish ed with new collecting books by the Secretary.

The Committee shall make up

the account of all subscriptions re-
ceived, in time to report the amount of
the same to the General Annual Meet-
ing, on the first-
in April of

every year; which amount shall always
be paid to the Treasurer of the Mission-
ary Society in London, before the An-
nual Meeting of that Society in May.

7. No money to be paid by the Trea surer, on the account of the Society, but by an order, signed by three Memhers of the Committee, at one of their Monthly Meetings.

8. The Treasurer and Secretary shall be authorized to call a Special Meeting of the Committee, at the requisition of three of its Members; and a General Meeting of the Society, at the requisition of Ten Subscribers thereto : such requisitions to be given in writing to the Treasurer and Secretary.

All Meetings shall be opened and concluded with Prayer.

Communicatious respecting these Societies, may be made to the Rev. Geo. Burder, Secretary of the Missionary Society; or to Mr. D. Langton, Assistant Secretary, at J. Hardeastle's, Esq. Old Swan Stairs, London.

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IN recording recent events relating to the Church of Christ, it is with we report the removal of faithful ministers. Several of these have lately been translated from scenes of service or suffering to the upper world, where "they rest from their labours and their works follow them."

Part of our last Number was worked off before we received the afflictive information of the death of that truly lively and zealous servant of Christ, the Rev. James Moody, of Warwick, who died at that place, on Saturday, Nov. 22, aged 50.

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After a day of severe ministerial labour (July 6) he received a slight stroke of the palsy; in a few weeks he seemed somewhat better, and took a journey to Bristol; where, and at Kingswood, he preached thrice. He returned to Warwick much Sometime after this he commenced proving his health; but had proceeded another journey, with hope of imonly fifteen miles when a second stroke obliged him to return. gradually worse; He became was, for several and, at length, resigned his spirit into weeks, generally in a lethargic state, his Redeemer's hands, on the day before mentioned.

His remains were committed to the grave, under the communion-table in his own chapel. On Friday, Nov. 28, Mr. Evans, of Coventry, delivered the

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oration. The funeral sermon, from 2 Tim. iv. 7, 8, was preached on Sunday, Dec. 7, by Mr. Burder, his intimate friend. The discourse, including an account of his early life, conversion, ministerial labours, and dying experience, is expected to be published.

The pulpits of the Tabernacle and Tottenham Court Chapels were covered with black cloth, as a token of respect to the memory of a minister who had, for thirteen years, paid his annual visit to the congregations assembling there, and where his labours had been so acceptable and useful. A funeral sermon was preached at each place on Sunday Dec. 7th. That in, the morning, at Tottenham Court Chapel, by the Rev. Matthew Wilks, from Acts viii. 3, "And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentations over him." The sermon in the evening at the Tabernacle, by the Rev. Mr. Hyatt, from Matt. xxiv. 44, "Therefore be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh." The immense congregations at both places, proved in how high estimation the deceased was held.

OCT. 29, 1806, died at Reading, the Rev. Henry Mead, B. A. of Trinity College, Cambridge. He was origi nally a student at Lady Huntingdon's College, Trevecca. Afterwards he took Orders in the established church, and became minister of Ram's Chapel, Hackney, of which Mr. Eyre was afterwards minister. He was chosen joint lecturer of St. John's Church, Wapping; and, on the death of his colleague, succeeded to the whole of the lectureship. Sometime after this, he married the daughter of Cooper, Esq. a lady of whose good sense, piety, and amiable temper it is impossible to conceive too highly. At one time, he preached a morning lecture at the German Chapel, in Goodman's Fields, and had a weekly lecture at the Little Minories Church, At another period of his life, he preached a morning lecture at the Parish Church of St. Pancras; and then took a small chapel at Somerstown. His health, at length, declined so, that he was rarely able to preach; and on a fast day in 1797, he preached, what he expected would prove, his last sermon; and he published it, signifying that expectation. A few weeks afterwards, he went to Henley on Thames for the benefit of the air,

where his amiable lady died; and he, to the astonishment of himself and his friends, recovered in a considerable degree. Unable, however, to recover his spirits, he did not resume his stated labours at the above places, but visited various parts of Yorkshire, Hampshire, &c. At a small chapel near Southampton, built by W. Taylor, Esq. be officiated for a few months. About five years ago he removed to Reading, where he occasionally assisted the Rev. Mr. Marsh, as his health would allow.

His death was occasioned by the rupture of a blood vessel. He dined on Monday, Oct. 27, at the house of a friend near Reading; who, on his being taken ill, sent him home in his carriage. He continued to bring up a great quantity of blood; and expired about three o'clock on Wednesday morning.

Having no particular friend with him at the time of his last illness, we have not been favoured with any account of the frame of his mind in the prospect of dissolution; but we have what is of far more consequence, the uniform evidence of a life of near 40 years spent in the service of his divine Master, thirty-five of which, at least, were devoted to the ministry of the gospel.

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ON Friday, Dec. 5, died, aged 46, the Rev. William Alphonsus Gunn, Curate of St. Mary Woolmoth, Lom bard Street; and Lecturer of St. Mary Somerset, Thames Street. His parents were Dissenters, and lived in Rotherhithe. He was called by grace under the ministry of the late Rev. Mr. Brewer, of Stepney, by means of one of his May-day Sermons to Young People. He was formerly afternoonpreacher at the parish church of Farnham, where his labours were very useful; but he was dismissed by the rector, in 1792, at the instigation of some wealthy persons, who could not endure his faithful preaching. His labours have also been eminently bless ed to the conversion and edification of many souls in London.

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