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43 Napanee, George Goodson, J. A. Williams. 44 Peterborough, William M'Culloch, James C. Slater; Moses Blackstock, Supernumerary. 45 Hallowell, Asahel Hurlburt, Thomas Cleghorn; Gilbert Miller, Supernumerary.

46 Consecon, William M'Fadden, Charles Turver; Daniel M'Mullen, Supernumerary.

47 Belleville, John Gemley.

48 Sidney, John Black, John C. Osborne.

49 Port-Hope, Charles Lavell, Samuel S. Nelles, A.B.

50 Demorestville, N. F. English.

51 Norwood, George F. Playter. One to be

sent.

52 Bowmanville and Manvers, W. Haw, William Coleman.

53 Marmora, Stephen Miles. 54 Sheffield, John Sanderson. 55 Lindsay, David Hardie.

56 Shannonville, Daniel Wright.

V. KINGSTON DISTRICT.-Thomas Bevitt,

Chairman.

57 Kingston, East, William Squire.

58 Kingston, West, Isaac B. Howard; Henry Byers, Supernumerary.

59 Waterloo, Cyrus R. Allison.

60 Wilton, George Beynon, James Armstrong. 61 Bath, Michael Fawcett.

62 Amherst Isle, Robert Lochhead.

63 Gananoque, David Jennings.

64 Elizabeth-Town, Michael Baxter, William H. Poole; Wyatt Chamberlain, Superannuated.

65 Brockville, Conrad Vandusen.

66 Prescott, Joseph Messmore.

67 Augusta, Joseph W. M'Collum; Ezra Healy, Superannuated.

68 Smith's Falls, William H. Williams; William Brown, Superannuated.

69 Merrickville, Vincent B. Howard. 70 Newboro', Alvah Adams.

71 Matilda, John Lever, William M'Gill. 72 Cornwall, Simon Huntingdon,

Loverin.

Jonathan

VI. BYTOWN DISTRICT.-James
Musgrove, Chairman.

73 Bytown, Edmund Shepherd, William Andrews.

74 Perth, Francis Coleman. 75 Kemptville, James Elliott. 76 Hull, Isaac B. Aylsworth. 77 Mississippi, James Hughes, William Patty

son.

78 Richmond, Benjamin Nankevill, Francis Chapman.

79 St. Andrew's, David B. Madden, David M'Dowell.

80 L'Orignal and Coteau-Landing, Joseph Reynolds, George Case; Franklin Metcalf, Supernumerary.

81 Clarendon, James Greener. 82 Onslow, Erastus Hurlburt. 83 Sherbrooke, William Cotton.

84 Buckingham, John Armstrong.

85 Osgoode, Charles Taggart. 86 Gattineau, George Young.

87 Bonchere, John Howes.

88 Pembroke, Henry Shaler. One to be sent.

A Dictionary of the Gospels, containing an Account of all the Persons and Places, a Description of the Natural History, and an Explanation of the Doctrines and Du

ties mentioned therein, &c. By the Rev. Samuel Dunn. Second Edition, 32mo., pp. 288. Mason.-Here we have multa in parvo, and no mistake! The selection

is good, and abounds in sound evangelical truth, with much practical information. The "Lessons are truly admi

rable.

The Union Tune-Book for Scholars. With Tunes. 12mo. The Union TuneBook. A Selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes. Suitable for Use in Congregations and Sunday-Schools. Arranged by Thomas Clark, of Canterbury. 12mo. Sunday-School Union.-The Sundayschool Union had already published the Union Tune-Book, to assist in the correct performance of congregational psalmody, and to facilitate more especially the improvement of Sunday-school Teachers in that pleasing and important part of divine worship. They had also published the Union Harmonist, to supply a deficiency in the higher exercises of sacred music, sometimes felt on public occasions, and still more frequently in the social circle. And to these they added a third, the Juvenile Harmonist, containing simple compositions of a secular as well as of a devotional character, suited to the early efforts of children and youth. But to the Committee of that institution, there seemed to be something wanting yet, which should be within the reach of scholars' singingclasses, A Hymn-book with Tunes, which even the poorest child might call his own. We have carefully examined these useful volumes, and have risen from that examination with a high opinion of the value of the selection itself, and of the prudential industry and care of those who have been intrusted with the arrangement.

The Life and Adventures of Zamba, an African Negro King; and his Experience of Slavery in South Carolina. Written by Himself. Corrected and Arranged by Peter Neilson. 8vo. pp. 258. Smith, Elder, and Co.-A thrilling exposure of the horrid iniquities of slavery; and a fine exemplification of the mental capabilities of the sable sons of Africa. Zamba succeeded his father as the King of a small territory on the banks of the Congo; was inveigled by the Captain of an American slaver, and sold as a slave at Charleston, in South Carolina. Mr. Neilson, the Editor, is personally acquainted with the author, but refused to comply with the request of the publishers of this work, to afford them an opportunity of communicating directly with Zamba; for, if a letter were addressed to him by his proper name, it would be opened at the Post-office, and in this case the Negro's life would not be worth an hour's purchase. Mr. Neilson

on the Popularity of Christian Ministers. By the Rev. James Kendall.

24mo. pp. 108. Whittaker and Co.We have not perused this Discourse without interest. The expressions of the author are sometimes quaint; but there is much sound sense, and truthful remark, which many will do well to ponder.

Rosa, the Work-Girl. A Tale. By a Young Lady. 24mo. pp. 8. Simpkin.— A beautifully interesting story; the profits of the sale of which are intended to be given to the "Association for the Relief of Distressed Sempstresses ; and what Thomas Hood's "Song of the Shirt," and Mrs. James Gray's "Embroidress at Midnight," accomplished for the distressed London Sempstresses, we hope this little work will achieve for the poor needle-workers in Dublin.

The Life of Ramon Monsalvatge, a converted Spanish Monk of the Order of the Capuchins. With an Introduction by the Rev. Robert Baird, D.D. 24mo. pp. 112. Tract Society. Full of incidents and sound Protestantism.

Scenes from the Bible. By the Rev. J. A. Wylie, A.M., Author of "The Modern Judea, Ammon, Moab, and Edom, compared with Ancient Prophecy." 12mo., stiff covers, pp. 352. W. Collins. An excellent addition to the "Series of Valuable and Popular Works," published by Mr. Collins. Our readers will be able to form an idea of the general plan and structure of the work, from the titles of the first three and last three chapters: "I. Antiquity and Style of the Pictures of the Bible. II. The World and Man. III. Eden, and the first Sabbath. XXX. The Empty Sepulchre. XXXI. An Angel leads Peter out of Prison. XXXII. Paradise Regained.' It will thus be collected that the leading events recorded in Scripture are described, with spiritual and practical comments. the young it will be particularly interesting to none, we should think, would it be useless. Occasionally, perhaps, the style is somewhat ambitious, and tending

To

to what we have considered as the fault of some of the American religious biographies, sentimentality, as it is sometimes termed; though we have met with many readers who rather liked it than otherwise. At all events Mr. Collins has furnished what will be, we doubt not, a favourite family volume.

Mr.

The Christian Minister in earnest: exemplified in a Memoir of the Rev. William Bramwell; containing Extracts from his Correspondence, and a Delineation of his Personal and Ministerial Character. By Thomas Harris, Wesleyan Minister. Second edition, 18mo., pp. viii. 350. Simpkin. Sold also by John Mason.-Little need be said of a volume that has reached a second edition. In such a case, the first may be regarded as a sufficient pioneer to the next. Harris gives a full-sized portrait of the devoted, able, and useful man, whose name appears on the title-page; and while he delineates the excellencies which he evidently so much admires, he does not make use of them with the invidious design of casting others into the shade whose talents might be, though not at all less, yet of a different character. Mischief has often been done thus; not, perhaps, of set purpose; but still, it has been done. Of this error-and it is a great one-Mr. Harris is altogether guiltless.

Education. By Thomas Binney. 8vo., pp. vi, 72. Jackson and Walford. In the principal "Addresses" in this pamphlet, (they were delivered at the Mill-Hill Dissenters' Grammar-School,) there are many admirable remarks on the subjects to which they refer, and

made in Mr. Binney's best style. In the Appendix, with his own frank honesty, he states his own opinions on the late movement respecting the proceedings in Parliament in relation to education. Seeing the difficulties of the case, he appears, on the whole, as if he would have preferred that the Government should have laid aside the religious element of the question. One expression we are sorry to meet; only that we know Mr. Binney, when he thinks strongly, often speaks strongly. Referring to the Wesleyan correspondence with the Government on the subject, he says, that if they would deprive the Romanists of the benefits of a national plan of education, such conduct would be atrocious. None

wish more earn stly that Romanists should be educated than the Wesleyans; but they wish the Government to do nothing more too much has been done already to deprive the nation of that decidedly Protestant character in which, in times past, Dissenters were used to glory. We may be called bigots for saying, what yet we feel it to be our duty to say, that we deprecate any plan by which the Priests of that unholy society will be aided in maintaining that usurped despotism over their flocks which does so much mischief in Ireland and elsewhere. We wish the Irish Romanists were free to make their own choice. Left at liberty from the cursings and horsewhippings of their rulers, we believe that few would object to schools for their children, merely because the Authorized Version was read there, if no Catechisms were introduced, and proselytism honestly avoided.

He

ing, and could not stay." He commenced his ministerial labours in 1799. applied himself diligently to the cultivation of his mind, the acquisition of knowledge, and the increase of godliness. The result was, he became an able Minister of the New Testament. As a Preacher, he was edifying, acceptable, and useful. His sermons were generally short, but always judicious, evangelical, and practical. As a Superintendent he firmly supported the discipline of Methodism, and in all his engagements he was punctual and orderly. He was a Pastor over the flock of Christ, and his visits to the afflicted and bereaved were frequent and edifying. In 1841 he became a Supernumerary, and resided in Wakefield. His zeal for the glory of God, and the salvation of souls, was unimpaired by advancing years. He preached twice almost every Sabbath-day, and profitably and happily filled up his time by meeting his class, visiting the sick, the widows and the fatherless, and enlarging his store of theological knowledge by extensive reading. This faithful servant of Christ was called, after a few hours' illness, to receive his reward; and his removal, although afflictive to his relations and friends, was to him like a translation from earth to heaven. He died September 4th, 1846, aged sixty-eight years.

2. MARTIN VAUGHAN. As a Minister he was affectionate and faithful, and generally secured the respect and confidence of the people among whom he laboured. His habits were retiring. He was a man of few words; and in the latter part of his life was seldom seen in public, save at the means of grace, from which he rarely absented himself when his health would permit him to attend. For many months prior to his death he was the subject of severe suffering, but uniformly expressed a firm reliance on the atonement, and evinced a patient submission to the will of God. He died November 4th, 1846, in the eighty-fifth year of his age, and the fifty-first of his ministry.

3. JAMES BURLEY; who was born at Leeds, in the county of York. He feared the Lord from his youth. While he was yet young, he became the subject of saving grace, and joined the Wesleyan society. His love to God and the souls of men led him, in 1793, to call sinners to repentance, as a Local Preacher; and in 1796 he was admitted into the Wesleyan ministry. In the various and solemn duties of this holy calling, he laboured with zeal and fide

His genuine

lity for thirty-seven years. piety and peaceful disposition secured for him the affectionate esteem of his brethren in the ministry, and of the people among whom he laboured; and his public ministrations (which were calculated to build up the church in holiness) were not in vain in the Lord. In 1833 he became a Supernumerary, and settled at Wells, in the Walsingham Circuit; where, in various ways, and to the extent of his ability, he laid himself out to promote the work of God. Towards the close of his life, he sank into a state of great feebleness; but his soul was kept in great peace. In this happy

frame he continued until November 12th, 1846, when he fell asleep in Jesus. 4. JOSEPH JACKSON, 1st, of the Brampton Circuit. He was truly converted to God in early life, and entered upon the work of the ministry among us in 1816. At the last Conference, his infirmities were such that he was obliged to become a Supernumerary; afterwards his strength rapidly declined. During his affliction he often expressed to his friends strong confidence in the mercy of God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and that his only hope was in the blood of the covenant. He died November 28th, 1846.

5. WILLIAM CLOUGH; who was born at Bishopthorpe, near York, May 30th, 1799. In early life he was the subject of religious impressions, and in the sixteenth year of his age became decidedly pious. His conversion to God was sound and scriptural, and his personal religion exemplary. After filling some subordinate offices in the church, he was urged to offer himself for the work of the ministry; and believing that he was called of God, he durst not refuse. He passed the usual examinations, and was accepted, and appointed to the Epworth Circuit. Shortly after the following Conference he went out as a Missionary to the West Indies, where for nearly nine years he laboured with great zeal and success. But his health failing, in consequence, it is believed, of over-exertion, he was compelled to return to this country, where he subsequently occupied several important stations, and was made a blessing to many. He was a man of prayer, communing with God in private, and frequently leading the devotions of his congrega tions with great power. His mind was richly imbued with evangelical truth, the result of much reading and prayerful meditation, in which he greatly delighted. His sermons were carefully

He

studied, and were sound in doctrine, and perspicuous in style. His preaching was earnest, affectionate, and persuasive; always acceptable, and in some of his Circuits very successful. possessed much of the true Missionary spirit, and rejoiced to advance the interests of the Redeemer's kingdom at home and abroad. Towards Methodism he cherished strong and enlightened attachment. As a Superintendent he was assiduous in his attention to his duties, conducted the affairs of his Circuits with judgment, and administered the discipline of the Connexion with firmness and affection. He ruled with fidelity, and he ruled in love. He secured the respect and affection of his colleagues by the urbanity of his manners, and his superiority to envy and jealousy on the one hand, or neglect and contempt on the other. In the domestic relations he was affectionate and solicitous. He cared for the spiritual welfare of his family, and "ruled well his own house." His last affliction was protracted and painful, and had at times a depressing influence on his mind; but he was enabled by divine grace to submit patiently to the will of God, often repeating, with great emotion, "The will of the Lord be done." His last words were, "I am going; but all is well!" and shortly after he fell asleep in Jesus, December 10th, 1846, in the forty-eighth year of his age, and the twenty-fourth of his ministry.

6. JOHN H. ADAMS; who was born at Worcester, January 29th, 1788, of pious parents, who trained him up in religious habits, and in love and respect for Methodism, which he never lost; so that, by the divine blessing, he feared the Lord from his youth, and was early united with the people of God. Under a sermon by the Rev. J. M'Byron, in 1811, from Gen. xxxii. 26,-“ I will not let thee go, except thou bless me,"

he was led to seek a consciousness of acceptance with God, and soon obtained this inestimable blessing. In 1815 he was called to the work of the Christian ministry, and laboured with a good degree of acceptance and usefulness in various parts of England, and several years in France. He had the respect and confidence of his brethren, and through the whole of his life maintained an unimpeachable character. As a Minister, he aimed to be "a workman that needeth not to be ashamed." His sermons were instructive, convincing, and edifying, the fruit of good reading, and close study of the Scriptures. In

his general deportment, he strictly maintained the ministerial character. His conversation was never vain or frivolous, much less injurious to the absent; but discreet, useful, and spiritual. The law of kindness ever ruled his lips. To do good and to communicate was his delight. His health, which had been declining some time before, altogether failed while he was in the Southampton Circuit. Since his return from the last Conference, when he was placed on the list of Supernumeraries, he preached but seldom the time of his departure was evidently at hand. But the servant was prepared for the coming of his Lord. A few hours before his death, to a brother Minister he said, "Tell my brethren that I die in peace, great peace; simply and entirely resting on the atonement of our Lord Jesus Christ." Το another he said, "The sting of death is taken away. I have had for many years the full assurance of faith." In this state of mind he died, December 15th, 1846, aged fifty-eight, and in the thirty-second year of his ministry.

7. JAMES HIRST; who was born at Beaconsfield, in the High-Wycomb Circuit, October 24th, 1814. From childhood his disposition was amiable and affectionate, and his conduct as a son and a brother exemplary. At an early age his mind was directed to the contemplation of eternal things. The ministry and pastoral solicitude of the Rev. Samuel Mitchell were made a blessing to his soul. He received a sense of his acceptance with God through Christ; and being desirous of enjoying the benefit of Christian society, he united himself in church-fellowship with the Wesleyans. Having passed from a state of condemnation to the privilege of sonship, he longed to be employed in the service of Christ and of his church. In 1838 he was proposed and accepted as a candidate for the ministry. The same year he entered as a student in the Theological Institution; where he enjoyed those facilities for which, he says, "I thank my beloved tutors; I thank the church; I thank God; and shall do to all eternity." His piety was deep and ardent. whole soul was engaged in his ministerial work; and he laboured with indefatigable zeal for the salvation of men: nor did he labour in vain; many were awakened and converted by his instrumentality. His last illness was short; but he experienced strong confidence in God his Saviour, and in seasons of delirium was always talking in a strain of pious exultation or triumphant praise. He entered into rest,

His