ligent friends, and excited an interest in quarters from which practical good may be expected.

Dear Friends, we want not merely your approval, though that is duly estimated, but we want your help-your help in rendering the Magazines all you wish them to be, and your help especially in promoting the circulation of both Magazines for the ensuing year. In this respect you can accomplish what the Editor cannot. The Editor feels ready to wish that he had all the circuit preachers, local preachers, leaders, and influential members together in one vast amphitheatre, and a voice capable of making them all hear, that he might for one hour urge upon them the claims of the Magazines, and the duty of promoting their wider circulation for the ensuing year, and the various means by which this desirable object may be accomplished. Brethren, read the address, if you have not read it, and adopt the suggestions therein contained; members and seatholders, speak to your neighbours and friends; leaders and local preachers, visit the Sunday schools, and assist the superintendents and teachers in promoting the circulation of Magazines there; and let circuit preachers bring the subject before every congregation, every Sunday school, every leaders' and quarterly meeting in the Connexion, then we shall have a good increase for 1849.-EDITOR.

MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARY.-LONGTON CIRCUIT.-On Sunday, December the 10th, the esteemed deputation, the Revds. W. Baggaley and C. J. Donald, divided their labours between Longton, Fenton, and Lightwood. On the same day sermons were also preached at New Street and Stoke, by the Rev. D. Round, and previously at Cheadle and Stone by the Rev. J. Bensley. On Monday evening a public meeting was held at Zion Chapel, Longton; which was presided over by B. S. Brough, Esq., (Wesleyan,) and addressed by Rev. W. Chambers, (Wesleyan,) S. Jones, (Congregationalist,) W. Baggaley, C. J. Donald, J. Bensley, and D. Round; also by Messrs. W. Robey and T. Cope. This meeting was characterised by great catholicity of spirit. On the following evening a meeting was held at Fenton, when J. K. Knight, Esq., took the chair. In addition to the deputation and ministers of the Circuit, we had the aid of Mr. J. Lovatt. At our meeting on Wednesday evening, at Cheadle, G. L. Robinson, Esq. was called to the chair. Here

we were assisted by the Rev. W. Robinson (Congregationalist.) On Thursday the services of the deputation closed at Stone, on which occasion the Rev. S. Jones presided.

While we would studiously avoid giving a coloured statement, it is right to record the fact that our anniversary has been both delightful and successful. The pleasure arising from the very efficient services of the deputation was greatly increased by their presence as old friends and former labourers in the Circuit. The congregations, both on Sabbath and week evenings, were large, and the aggregate collection considerably exceeded that of the last year. Christian courtesy requires that we gratefully acknowledge the labours of love of our dear friends, and of the esteemed brethren of other sections of the one true Church. J. BENSLEY.

MISSIONARY SERVICES. DEWSBURY CIRCUIT.-On Lord's day, Nov. 12th, two interesting and profitable discourses were preached in Salem chapel, Dewsbury, by our venerable friend the Rev. T. Waterhouse. On Monday evening, 13th, an interesting public meeting_was held in the same chapel, when the Rev. J. Livingston was called to the chair, and the Revs. G. Tindall, (Primitive Methodist,) E. H. Weeks, (Congregationlist,) T. Waterhouse, G. Bradshaw, C. J. Donald, and T. G. Robey, addressed the meeting.

On the above Lord's day, two excellent sermons were preached in our chapel at Mirfield by the Rev. T. G. Robey. And on the Tuesday evening following, a public meeting was held, which was well attended. The Rev. T. Waterhouse occupied the chair. In addressing the meeting, the ministers in the Circuit were assisted by the Revs. C. H. Bateman (Congregationalist,) H. S. Allbright, and Mr. John Shaw, of Pudsey. C. J. D.

MISSIONARY SERVICES. NORTH SHIELDS CIRCUIT. On Lord's day, Oct. 15th, 1848, sermons in behalf of our missionary society were preached in Salem chapel, North Shields, and in West Holborn chapel, South Shields, by the Revs. C. J. Donald and L. Stoney, (the deputation,) and by the Revs. W. Pacey and J. Candelet.

The public meetings were held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings following, when, in addition to the above brethren, we were favoured with the

assistance of the Revs. D. Moir, (Independent,) C. Atkinson, J. Flather, W. Cocker, and T. Smith. Although the weather was very unfavourable, the congregations were better than last year. The speakers were deeply imbued with a missionary spirit, and their addresses were distinguished by pathos and a rich vein of eloquence. The opinion is unanimous, that our platforms in this circuit have never been more efficiently supplied with speakers in any former year. To the excellent deputation, and to the other brethren, we feel greatly indebted for their valuable services. Our estimable brethren, Mr. W. Johnson and Mr. W. Carr, ably sustained the office of chairman. The average collections are an increase on last year. J. CANDELET.

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GOOD NEWS FROM THORNE CIRCUIT. REVIVAL SERVICES. Our friends at Epworth, anxious to promote the prosperity of God's cause, and secure revival of religion, have recently held a series of special religious services. In order to give increased interest to these services, Mr. J. Shaw, of Pudsey, (Bradford circuit,) was requested to favour them with his valuable assistance, which was most cheerfully rendered. Brother Shaw preached twice on Lord's day, Nov. 5th, and conducted a love-feast in the afternoon. He preached also on four evenings of the following week, and rendered efficient aid at the prayer meeting held at the close of each lecture. The congregations were good; and gracious impressions it is hoped were made upon the minds of some individuals who attended these services. Our cause here is gradually acquiring stability; and during the last eighteen months the number of members has considerably increased.

On Sabbath day, Nov. 12th, we commenced a series of revival services at Thorne. Mr. J. H. Carston, of Epworth, preached in the forenoon. A love-feast was held in the afternoon, and Brother Hughes preached in the evening. At the prayer meeting held at the close of the service, an elderly female (not to refer to any others) presented herself at the "anxious seat," and by her humble confessions of guilt, and fervent prayers for pardon, enlisted the sympathies of all present, and encouraged them to proceed in their work of faith and labour of love.

On the following Monday evening, Mr. J. Fletcher, of the Wesleyan com

munity, favoured us with a very suitable and encouraging address. On Tuesday evening the Rev. H. F. Rustedt (Independent) discoursed on the danger of neglecting the "great salvation." On Wednesday and Thursday evenings the Rev. Č. Y. Potts delivered impressive and appropriate addresses; and on Friday evening a Fellowship Meeting was held, which will long be remembered. The statements made by many persons present on the subject of Christian experience, were of the most interesting character, and proved that the gospel had come to their hearts with mighty power. W. HUGHES.

[We hope our Thorne friends will take encouragement from the good already done, and while they pray and labour, believe for great and glorious things from the hand of God.-ED.]

DEWSBURY CIRCUIT.-On the 17th of Sept., three sermons were preached in our chapel at Batley; those in the morning and evening by the Rev. G. Bradshaw, from Huddersfield, and that in the afternoon by the Rev. C. J. Donald, from Dewsbury, when collections were made in behalf of the Trust Fund, which realized the handsome sum of £47 6s.

We have lately held a week of special religious service, in connexion with each of our chapels at Dewsbury and Batley, the object of which has been the spiritual awakening of the churches at these two places. The services were well attended, and we have reason to believe much spiritual good has resulted from them.

On Monday, Nov. 5th, a teachers' teaparty was held in connexion with our Sunday school at Batley, whose object was to promote a mutual friendly conversation on topics of interest and importance connected with the welfare of the school. About fifty teachers were present, who appeared to manifest deep interest in the subjects brought before the meeting. The principal of those subjects were, "The state of the school, with especial reference to any existing evils;" and, "The causes and remedies of those evils." The meeting continued and closed in a kindly spirit, and, we believe, under a good influence. Such meetings were strongly recommended to be continued quarterly.

On a Friday evening a juvenile class of young persons between the ages of nine and sixteen, in connexion with our

Sunday school at Batley, meet for special religious and Scriptural instruction. The objects of the class seem deeply to interest its members. We have gone through several parts of Scripture history in the Old and New Testaments-on some of which we have had occasional examinations before the whole school on a Sunday afternoon. We are now just about to commence with the Rev. P. J. Wright's "Manual for Catechumen

Classes," &c. May the divine blessing
accompany its use!
T. G. R.
Batley, Nov. 17th, 1848.

[We rejoice to see this attention to the interests of our schools and the young people connected with them. We ardently desire to see this become a distinguishing feature in the ConnexionAttention to the young, and special efforts for their salvation.-this is our harvest field, and here is our hope!-ED.]

ITALY. The Flight of the Pope from Rome.-These are, indeed, extraordinary times. Dynasties are still tottering, thrones are crumbling to ruin, and ancient superstitions are threatened with dissolution. Even the Pope, who formerly sat so secure that he could shake all other thrones, and humble all other crowns in the dust, has himself been first made prisoner, and subsequently effected a hurried flight from the eternal city, and turned his back on the Seven Hills. Since the assassination of M. Rossi, the Pope remained a close prisoner in the Quirinal; and the Duke d'Harcourt, the French representative, was compelled to reside in the palace, for the purpose of affording the protection of his person and flag to the Sovereign Pontiff. The business of the Government went on in the Pope's name, but without his sanction; and so far did he carry his resolution not to be dictated to, that he refused even to receive the reports, according to invariable custom, of the officer of the guard. Such a state of things could not long continue; and the members of the diplomatic corps, it is said, arranged a plan for the liberation of his Holiness, of which the immediate execution was entrusted to the Count de Spaur, the minister of Bavaria. At an hour previously agreed on (November 24th), the Pope retired into a private room, for the purpose, apparently, of conferring with the gentleman I have just named; and there he disguised himself in the livery of the Bavarian Legation. In a few minutes the carriage of the minister was called, and the Count de Spaur, followed by the Pope, disguised as a servant, descended the grand staircase, entered his carriage, the Pope mounting on the box alongside the coachman. The artifice succeeded; no suspicion arose either in the Quirinal or the outward guards;

and the poor old man was enabled to breathe the air of liberty. Immediately on arrival at the residence of the Bavarian minister, another metamorphosis was made. The Pope took off the livery suit, and dressed himself in the costume of the minister's chaplain or aumonier; and M. de Spaur having already given notice of his intention of going to Naples, and received passports from the Government, post-horses were soon procured; the count and his supposed chaplain took their places in the carriage, and thus happily cleared the gates of Rome. It was some time before the escape was discovered, as of course due care was used by those in the secret to say that the Pontiff was engaged in his devotions, and could not be disturbed. When the flight became known, the Ministry was thunderstruck, and, as I hear, dragoons were despatched to bring back the fugitive. But either these measures failed, or the new Government hesitated in arresting the person of an ambassador, and the Count de Spaur, with his revered charge, crossed the frontier in safety, and arrived at Gaeta, a large town, the first in the Neapolitan territory, not far from Terracina. Having escaped from the fury of his own subjects and children, the Pope gives thanks to the Virgin Mary, and confides himself and his subjects to her care against the wrath of God. He has just issued a letter to his subjects, which he concludes in the following terms:"In fulfilment of our duty, as the Supreme Pontiff, we humbly and devoutly invoke the great Mother of Mercy, that, through her intercession, the whole City and State of Rome may be saved from the wrath of the Omnipotent God." It would not be easy to carry the infatua tion of error much further! God-the eternal triune God-is represented as a God of wrath; Mary, as the only me,

diator, and the great source of mercy; the only refuge to which the poor old man has recourse in his distress. Can we wonder at his humiliations and sufferings, who loses sight of the fact that God is love; that the Incarnate Word is the only mediator between God and man; and that there is no authority for believing that Mary is any more than a sinner saved by grace?

AUSTRIA. The Abdication of the Emperor.-Accounts from Vienna to the 3rd inst. communicate the abdication of the Emperor of Austria in favour of his nephew, the Archduke Francis Joseph, eldest son of the Archduke Francis Charles, who has waived his claim to the imperial throne. This important proceeding was announced to the Diet at Kremsier by Prince Schwarzenberg, and two proclamations were immediately issued; one by the late Emperor, Ferdinand, dated Ölmutz, the 2nd of December, in which he announces his reasons for abdicating the throne; the other by the present Emperor, Francis Joseph, which embodies the principal points stated in the ministerial programme, as given by Prince Schwarzenberg, in the Chamber at Kremsier. The news of the late Emperor's abdication was received with satisfaction at Vienna, where all was tranquil. The ex-Emperor has fixed upon Prague as his place of residence, for which city he quitted Olmutz on the day of his abdication.

A letter from Vienna of Dec. 4th, in the Cologne Gazette says:-" The Emperor intends to separate himself provisionally from all his family, which has produced a very favourable impression. In fact, immediately after the act of abdication had been signed, and the new Emperor proclaimed at Olmutz, and had taken the oath, the whole imperial family circle broke up; the exEmperor and his consort for Prague; the Archduchess Sophia and the Archduke Francis Joseph for Munich; the Archduke Ferdinand d'Este for Berlin and Dresden, where his highness went to communicate to those courts the abdication of Ferdinand, and the accession of Francis Joseph."

FRANCE. The Election of the President. - Before the issuing of this Magazine, it is almost certain that Louis Napoleon will be elected President of the French National Assembly. On which the Christian Times justly observes:-"If it did not involve the mighty interests of millions of men, it

would be ludicrous to observe the prestige, the influence, of a name on our volatile neighbours across the Channel. A young artillery officer, of great energy and self-possession, and consummate ability for observing and managing mankind, pushes his way, step by step, through all the opposing forces of an anarchical revolution, and at length, establishing himself on an imperial throne, enshrines his name in the royal history of Europe, as Napolcon the First! A generation passes; another revolution comes and dies away into the sear and yellow leaf. Everything seems at a stand-still; and the wise men of the nation look round disconso

lately for a leader. "Who shall guide the destinies of this great empire?" There has sprung up to bearded manhood a descendant of the family of the Emperor, with no other known hereditary qualification which should identify him with his ancestor, but his name. He also is Napoleon! And ask any ninety-nine Frenchmen out of a hundred, who shall be their leader? Since the days of Louis XIV. no man has come over the spirit of their dreams but Napoleon. The memory of his renown remains. His crimes, even where they wouuded the nation's pride, are forgotten. Ask, then, any number of such men, who shall lead them; and for want of any other name of which they know anything, they will say, "Napoleon !" And so a mere nonentity, a feather-bed soldier, of only Boulogne notoriety, a mere baby puppet of a party, jumps at once into a throne which his ancestor, however unprincipled, obtained as the reward of astute forbearance, hard fighting, good generalship, and the judicious management of other men. But will this last? Will not the discovered blunder be rectified? Will it not care itself? ENGLAND. The Secession of the Rev. Baptist Noel.-This Christian minister, so eminently distinguished for benevolence, integrity, piety, and intelligence, has felt it his duty to dissent from the Established Church, and withdraw from her pale, This is an important indication of the progress of right sentiments, and shows that the day is rapidly drawing near, when the union between Church and State must come to an end. A free church, like that of Scotland, is required for England as the precursor of that important event. We hope the Hon. and Rev. Dissident will be led by Providence to form such a Denomination.

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CANADA.

[THE following communications from Canada will be read with deep interest. They prove that God is smiling upon the efforts of his servants, and crowning them with success in the conversion of many precious souls. The account of Percy Chapel is of special interest.SECRETARY.]

[FROM THE REV. J. M. JEFFERIES TO THE REV. H. O. CROFTS.]

North Augusta, Sept. 25, 1848. Dear Sir,-The prospects on this circuit are cheering; all things seem to indicate that God is again about to visit his people with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. When I was about coming to this circuit, I resolved to live to God more fully; to be diligent in the performance of those duties devolving upon me through my call to the ministry; and to labour with a single eye for the glory of God, and the salvation of precious souls.

August 6th.-We commenced a protracted service in Maitland, beginning with a field meeting, which was numerously attended: about one hundred people were present on that occasion. We were assisted on that day by the Revs. Thos. Rump, Robert Gorry, and Thos. Lightbody, minister of the Congregational Church, Brockville. There seemed to be but little movement amongst the people. Brother G. thought it would be advisable not to go

on with the meetings, as there had been many fruitless attempts made by other sections of the church, who prophesied that our meeting would be in vain, our labour lost, time misspent, and little good done. My reply was, We will labour on, and leave the result with God. I preached on the Monday evening, on the importance of a revival: the people felt the word, and I was perfectly satisfied that God was about to work for his glory. On Tuesday, the signs became more apparent: seven stood up, desiring the prayers of God's people on their behalf. Here I will extract from my journal.

August 9th,-This morning I was unusually weary in body; no sleep all night; the meeting and other things engrossed my mind so much, that sleep went from my eyelids; I felt the weight of souls not easy to be borne; I paid a visit to two persons under deep conviction, conversed with them, and commended them to God in prayer. Met with the Rev. J. Lightbody, whose appointment was this evening to preach at the school-house: he preached a good sermon, after which the meeting was dismissed. We commenced again, in exhorting the sinner to come to Jesus Christ for salvation: three left their seats, and came to the anxious seat; we knelt in prayer before God on their behalf; the power came down, and, in raptures, one of these felt God's power to salvation; cold hearts were warmed-dead souls were quickened-the work is going on-the drops have come-O Lord, send the shower!

August 10th. This morning I commenced my visiting tour through the village; much opposition against experimental religion: visited and prayed with six families; this is scattering seed by