sions; and rejoice that, in our days, to many other Christian Societies have imitated their excellent example. Among these you stand distinguished for to your Society the Missionary Societies in Rotterdam, Elberfield, and also the Berlin Seminary, owe their origin. The latter has already produced several useful Missionaries, as the brethren Albricht, Nylander, Butscher, &c.; and our highly esteemed friend Mr. Jannicke continues to preside over it with the most unwearied atten, tion, notwithstanding the pressure of the times, and his own numerous ministerial duties. We, therefore, consider it incumbent upon us to assist him with those contributions which we receive from time to time. This good man sincerely laments that some of his pupils, who seemed to promise well, have disappointed his expectations; but, painful as such occurrences are, who can entirely prevent them? who knows what is in man, but He who searcheth the heart and trieth the reins, and who alone can, with infallible certainty, discern the vessels of honour and of dishonour! We are con vinced, dearest brethren, that you view things in the same light with ourselves, and that you will not disown the whole seminary because a few of its members have failed. We, therefore, recommend it most earnestly to your continued atien tion; and add our urgent request, that you would soon call some of its students (several of whom have been no less than five yea.s in the seminary) and place theia, at least, 88 assistants to some experienced Missionaries, in one or other of your Missionary stations. We are often asked, Why no more of the Berlin students are call. ed by the London Society, though, from several of its Missions in Africa and the West Indies, the most pressing applications have been made for additional labourers? Should no more regard be paid to the Burin Seminary, it must of course drop; and the interest of many of our German friends in the Missionary Canse would be greatly diminished. ... Now there are thousands, both in Switzerland and Germany, who are animated with the liveliest zeal for the success of your Missions and are willing to contribute their mite, according to the best of their ability." We Only a few weeks ago, we rereceived 300 florins (about £ 30) from a venerable old friend, Mr. Steinman, in S. Gallen; so that altogether, we now have 1500 florins (about 150) for the further sup port of the Berlin Seminary. Your sending (as you have so kindly hitherto done) your Transactions, Sermons, and Magazines, will also. greatly contribute to the keeping up of the lively interest which so many of our Swiss and German friends take in your Society. add the pleasing intelligence, that our Society, which has now sub. sisted these 30 years, and has members in Switzerland, Germany, Prussia, Holland, and Denmark, pursues its silent, but successful course; and annually increases in numbers, both among the higher and lower classes of people; which often encourages us, when cast down by the prevailing spirit of infidelity. It is our most earnest wish and constant endeavour to cherish that spirit of love and union among all parties, of which you have set us so excellent an example, and we are happy to say, that our labours have not been entirely in vain. How glorious will that period be, when there will be but one fold under one Shepherd! In the meanwhile, let us mutually recommend to our faithful Lord every institution that promoles his glory, and the salvation of immortal souls; and most earnestly entreat him to preserve, bless, and enlarge them, till at last we shali flow together into one great assembly, if not on Earth, in Heaven! oth all understanding,' may fill our hearts and minds, your humble servants and friends, The Members of the Basil Religious Society. In their Name, signed by the Two oldest Members, JOAN WERNHARDT HERZOG, D. D. aged 833 years; JOHN RUDOLF BURKHARDT, Rector of St. Peter's Parish, Basil. DEMARARA. Extract from Mr. Wray's Letter, dated Demarura, April 17, 1810. I CAN assure you that I have a great deal more to do than I possiBy can effect; and I am of opinion, that there is work enough in Demarara for more Missionaries. It is indeed laborious employment to instruct the ignorant slaves in the principles of the Christian religion, so as to enable them to understand it. Indeed it cannot, in my opinion, be done by preaching only; catechizing appears to me to be the principal way; add the Catechism, if possible, must be learnt by heart; and it ought to contain every thing necessary to salvation and the easiest answer must be repeated in general upwards of one hundred mes over before they can rememberit. It requires patience, strength, and a great deal of time to teach 5 or 600 persons; and unless they be taught in this way, they cannot understand what is said in a sermon. I have not much to communicaté to you at present from Demaraia, ouly that the work of the Lord confinues to prosper; the people are still very attentive to the word of fife; and our congregation increases, especially on the week evenings. You have heard that I have lately been preaching at Mahaica-ferry, where another establishment is likely to be made; and I cannot help telling you, that my soul was stirred within me, when, just after preaching, I beheld, I suppose, upwards of 500 negroes assembled t gether, selling their fowls, yams, &c.; for here they have a market, the same as in Staebrook, All is going on well: a very great number of people attend in town. A gentleman is going to build a new meeting for Mr. Davies. I preach every Thursday evening, when I am well, in the house of a lady of colour. Many people attend. The greatest thing we want is help. Had we another person here, one of us could go to Berbice, and other places, to try to obtain an entrance; but it would not be well to leave the people here long together. Besides, if we could obtaia no more places than we have, here is enough to do for another Missionary. I have at present plenty of Dr. Watis's Catechisms. A few of the Assembly's, with Proofs, would be very accep able; and also a few of Dr. Watis's Second, with Proofs; and likewise a few Primers, the same as you sent before. JERSEY. We are informed, that in the islands of Jersey and Guernsey, the ministry of the gospel has lately been well attended. April 23d, a large and commodi. ous chapel was opened at St. John's, in the island of Jersey. In the morn ing, Mr. C. Perrot preached from 1 Šam. ii. 35; and in the afternoon, Mr. F. Perrot, from Mat. vi. 10, The congregations were much too large for the place, although it will contain nearly 500 persons. It is situate in the centre of the island; and has been erected entirely at thẹ expence of the French Congrega. tional Church at St. Helier. The great Head of the Church has abundantly blessed the labours of his servants in that part of his vineyard, and much good is still doing to the praise of his name. At St. Aubin's also, good appears to have been done. Evangelical books, in the French language, are much wanted. The translation of Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion is very acceptable. We are glad to hear that a minister of the gospel is now translating Boston'a Fourfold State into French.. Provincial Intelligence. WALES. The Address of certain Ministers of the Independent Persuasion, &c. By the divine blessing, the Redeemer's interest has of late years had considerable success in the principality, by an accession of Members, and the formation of several additional churches, which require a proportionate addition of ministers. Notwithstanding the great kindness and liberality of London Friends, in supplying many congregations with literary pastors, we are still deficient in numbers; and the aged among us are bending under infirmities. We have many young men of promising talents, who wish to be useful in the Lord's vineyard, and stand in need of proper instruction, who cannot be admitted to en- ̈ joy the necessary support, and are unable to support themselves under course of education; and who, perhaps, from their habits of life, cannot sustain a period of four years of constant sequestration and study. On these accounts, you are now. earnestly invited to make a common cause of the matter, by cordially joining to support a Private Academy of your own, in some convenient country place, in which such Young Men may be educated, under a qualified Tutor, for the space of Two Years, in the English Grammar, in a proper Pronunciation and Habit of Speaking, in Writing and Arithmetic, in Church History, in Logic, and au Introduction into the Classics; and, at the end of that term, good proficients may be promoted into a Public Academy, for further degrees of Literature. cal principles be admitted on this foundation. IV. That each student shall have 10 per annum allowed him out of the Fund. V. That no Member of a Con gregation, which doth not contribute towards the support of this Se minary, be admitted on the Foun dation. VI. That a Committee be appointed to manage the concerns of the said Institution, viz. B. Evans, of Trewen; P. Maurice, of bene zer; J. Jones, of Rhydybout; M. Jones, of Treleach; and T. Jones, of Saron. VII. That George Thomas, Gentleman, of Landyssil, be appointed Treasurer and Secretary of this Institution. January 18, 1810. Mr.T. Davies was ordained pastor of the Independent church at Bethania, Carmarthenshire. Mr. Davies, of Alltwen, began the service with reading and prayer; Mr. Bourn, of Neath, delivered the introductory discourse, and proposed the usual questions; Mr. Davies, of Swansea, offered the ordination-prayer; Mr. Peters, of Carmarthen, charge, from Col. iy. 17; Mr. Davis, of Lanyhi, preached to the people, from Rev. xxii. 21; Mr. B. Saron preached the preceding evening, from Rom. v. 5. gave the March 29. Mr. W. Jones, late stu dent at Wrexham, was ordained pastor Over the above church; and another assembling at Brymneyn, Glamorganshire. On the morning preceding, at Brymneyn, the service was opened by Mr. W. Baynon. Mr. T. Davis, of Bethania, preached from Rom. viii. 8; S. Davis, of Maindy, from Heb. vii, 26. In the afternoon, service recommenced with prayer, by W. Thomas, of Largonwyd; G. Hughes, of Groswin, preached from Heb. ix. 23: D. Davis, of Swansea, from Ezek. ix. 4. At Bridge-End, that evening sermons were preached by T. Bowen, of Neath, from Psa. cxxii.; Mr. Jones, of MerII. The Rev. J. Maurice, former- hyr, from Jer. L. 5. Next morning ly Master of the Grammar School, the service begun with prayer and readCarmarthen, to be Classical Tutoring the Scriptures, by Mr. Davis, of RESOLVED, 1. That the said School shall begin October 1, 1810, at Neuadd. Iwyd, Cardiganshire. and the Rev. T. Phillips Divinity Tutor. III. That none but those of unquestionable piety and of evangeli discoursed from Acts xiv. 23, on the Y Y 7 Thess. v. 12, 13; Mr. Morgan, of Deptford, preached to the people at large, from John iii. 3. The congregations were numerous, and the services peculiarly impressive. The Annual Glamorgan Independent Association was held at Swansea, April 25 and 26. On the former day, two sermons were preacbed in the morning, by Messrs Jones, of Bridge End, and Bowen, of Saron; and two in the evening, by Mess. Griffiths, of Glandwr, and Williams, of Builth. A conference was held in the afternoon. Next day six sermons were preached, by Messrs. Davies, of Bethania; Peters, of Carmarthen; Hughes, of Croswen; Jones, of Trelech; Jones, of Merthyr; and Davies, of Maindy. The auditors were numerous, and the services interesting. June 15.. A new Independent Meeting-house was opened for public worship, at Bridge end, Glamorganshire. The service began with reading and prayer by the Rev. W. Williams, of Newton; Mr. Hughes, of Groeswn, preached, from John iii. 16; Mr. Davis, of Alitwen, from Haggai ii. 9; Mr. Davis of Swansea, from Titus ii. 11; Mr. Bourn engaged in prayer; Mr. W. Jones preached the preceding evening, from 2 Cor. xiii. 5. The congregations were respectable and attentive. June Mr. Roberts was ordained 29. pastor of the church of Christ at Ceirching (Anglesea) and Bodedern. Mr. A. Jones, of Bangor, introduced the service; Mr. J. Powell delivered the introductory discourses: Mr. Evans, of Amlwch, asked the questions, and offered the ordination prayer; Mr. Griffith, of Carnarvon, gave the charge, from John xxi. 16; and Dr. Lewis preached to the people, from Phil. i. 27. Messrs. Williams and Lewis engaged in the afternoon; and Messrs. Jones, of Bangor, and Trawsfynydd, preached the preceding evening. April 3, in the afternoon, a convenient building at Wetton, near Ashbourn, previously fitted up as an independent meeting house, was opened by the Rev. Mr.Johnson, of Leek (late of Hoxton Academy) who preached from Psalm lxxix. 15; Mr. Sleigh, of Newcastle under Line, also preached in the evening, from Joshua xxiv, 15. The congregations both times were Jarge and very attentive; and there is every appearance of much uture success. This infant cause owes its origin April 10. Mr. M. H. Williamson was ordained to the pastoral-office over the Associate Congregation of North Sunderland, parish of Bamburgh, County of Northumberland, by the Rev. the Members of the Associate Presbytery of Coldstream. Mr. Campbell, of Stockbridge, introduced the service of the day by prayer, and preached a sermon from Acts xvi, 17; Mr. R. Hall, of Kelso, asked the usual questions, &c.; Mr. Campbell offered up the ordination prayer: Mr. Robert. son, of Wooller, delivered the charge; and Mr. A. Thompson, of Coldstream, preached from 1 Cor, i. 18; Mr. D. Patterson, of Alnwick, and Mr. Robt. M'Clauren, of Coldingham, assisted at the ordination. The house was crowded during the whole of the service. This meeting-house was opened by the ahove ordination. It is about ten years since the gospel was first introduced into this place: first, by the ministers of the Wesleyan connection; it was afterwards supplied by the Independents; and, lastly, by the Associate Presbytery of Coldstream. Mr. J. Andersou first supplied a house to preach in; and afterwards gave to the congre gation, on a lease of 99 years, a piece of ground for building this new meetinghouse upon, for a small gratuity, by way of acknowledgement; and the Rt, Hon. Earl Grey gave consent for quarry leave, with his usual liberality. The meeting-house is not quite finished. The congregation has been much aided by charitable Christians; and take this opportunity of returning thanks. April 11. The Rev. R. Brackstone, late student at Homerton, was ordained over the Independent church at Vicar Lane, Coventry. Mr. Eagleton began the service by reading the Scriptures and prayer; Mr. Jerard delivered the introductory discourse, and asked the questions; Mr. Burkitt, of Kenilworth, prayed the ordination prayer, Mr. Brackstone, sen. of Ashford, Kent, gave the charge, from Heb. xiii. 17; and Mr Hartley, of Lutterworth, concluded the morning. service. In the evening, Mr. Burkitt introduced the service by prayer; Mr. Brewer, of Birmingham, preached to the people, from 1 Thess. v. 12, 13 and Mr. Franklin, of Coventry, closed the exercises by prayer. The services were conducted with the greatest solemnity; and it appeared to be a time of refreshment, from the presence of the Lord." The Annual Meeting of the Sussex Mission Society was held at Heathfield, April 18. Mr. Fisher preached in the morning, from Rom. x. 1; Mr. Kerby in the evening, from Isa. xi. 10; Mr. Finley the preceding evening, from Ps. cxxii. 6. The devotional parts of the services were conducted by Messrs. Ottaway, Hall, Gore, and Martell. The Meetings were well attended; the Report of the Committee satisfactory; the business of the Society conducted with unanimity, and crowned with an abundant blessing: The next llalfyearly Meeting is to be held at the Rev. Johu Styles's Meeting, Brighton, the last week in September. April 19. The Rev. R. Slate (late student of Hoxton Academy) was or dained over the Independent church at Stand, near Manchester. Mr. Jones, of Bolton, began by reading the Scriptures, &c. Mr. Fletcher, of Blackburn, delivered the introductory discourse, &c.; Mr. Blackburn, of Delph, offered the ordination prayer; Mr. Charrier, of Liverpool, delivered the charge, from 2 Cor. iv. 2; Mr. Evans, of Stockport, preached to the people, from Thess. ii. 12; and Mr. Roby,' of Manchester, concluded with prayer. April 24. The Rev. T. Scales (late of Hoxton Academy) was ordained to the pastoral office, over the church and congregation meeting in Princes Street, Wolverhampton. Mr. Barber, of Bridgenorth, introduced the service with reading the Scriptures and prayer; Mr. Dawson, of Dudley, described the Nature of a Gospel-Church, and proposed the questions; Mr. Grove, of Walsal, offered up the ordinationprayer; Mr. Brewer, of Birmingham, delivered a solemn and impressive charge, from Ezek. iii. 17; Mr. Edwards, of Wem, addressed the people, from 2 Cor. i. 24, For, by faith, ye stand; and Mr. Richards, of Stourbridge, concluded with prayer. Mr. Theodosius, of Gornal, preached in the evening; and Mr. P. Edwards the preceding evening. The Associated Ministers of the county of Dorset, held their Hall-yearly Meeting at Lyme, April 25. Mr. Vickery and Mr. Banister engaged in prayer; Mr. Collins preached from Ps. xe. ; and Dr. Cracknell recommended a liberal contribution towards the County Fund for propagating the Gospel, and concluded with prayer. The afternoon service began with prayer, by Mr. Herdsman; Mr. Win ter, of Chard, preached from Rom. viii. 15; and Mr. Small concluded with prayer. The Evening Lecture by Mr. Saltren, from Luke viii. 1; Mr. Rogers began with prayer; and Mr. Crook A sermon was preached the preceding evening by Mr. Banister, of Wellington; Mr. Keynes prayed. concluded. The 23d General Meeting of the Lincolnshire Association was held at Sleaford, May 16. The morning services were opened by Mr.Gladstone, in reading the Scriptures and prayer; Mr. Jeanes preached from Mark viii. 38. In the afternoon, Mr. Thompson prayed; and Mr.Gladstone preached, from Col. iii. 3. In the evening, Mr. Woodward prayed, and preached from 2 Cor. i. 24; and Mr. Keyworth concluded. After which Mr. Smelle opened the service of the Lord's Supper; and Mr. Thompson distributed the elements, and concluded the solemn opportunity. At this Meeting Mr. B. Jeanes, of Market Deeping, was proposed and accepted as a Member of this Associa tion, and his case of the chapel at Market Deeping was also approved, &c. The next Meeting of this Association to be held at Mr. T., White's, Hpttoft, on the Second Wednesday in October ensuing. the May 16, the Rev. W. Durnford was ordained pastor of the Independent Mr. Church at Winsham, Somerset. Winton, of Chard, prayed; Mr. Heu debourck, of Bishop's Hull, delivered the introductory discourse; Mr. Gold-' ing, of Fulwood, asked the questious, &o.; Mr. Saltren, of Bridport, offered the ordination prayer; Mr. Herdsman, of South Petherton, delivered charge from Acts xviii. 27; and Mr. Pyke, of Broadway, concluded. the afternoon, Mr. Jones, of Birdbush, preached to the people from Deut. ii, 28; Mr. Small, of Axminster, and Mr. Toms, of Chard, prayed. Mr. Gold ing preached in the evening from Heb. Xiii. 13. Mr. Bannister, of Welling-. ton, preached on the preceding evening. May 17th, a small neat chapel was opened for divine worship at Walkers, Der Stevenage, Herts. Dr. Draper, of Cheshunt College, preached in the morning, from Psalm lxxxix. 15; Mr. Stodhart, of Pell Street, preached in |