Husband's Bosworth, Leicestershire, has labouring there a short time with success, intimated his intention of resigning in May some differences arose, and he removed to next.-Mr. E. H. Davies has resigned the Corn-street Chapel, Bath, where he conpastorate of the church in Broad Street, tinued to preach with much acceptance, so Ross. His future address will be Claremont that the chapel was full to overflowing. House, Abergavenny.-The Rev. W. D. While at Bath he gave assistance to the Elliston has resigned the pastorate of the British and Foreign Temperance Society, church at Blakeney, and has accepted the and became their agent in the West of cordial invitation of the church at Kim- England. In 1841, his labours were so bolton. He hopes to begin his work there much esteemed by that Society, that he on the first Sabbath in April.—The Rev. G. was induced to become their secretary and Allen's pastorate of the Baptist church, travelling agent. As Mr. Clarke was often Crendon, Bucks, will terminate on the first in town, the very ancient church with Lord's day in April. An invitation to a which he was so early identified, meeting small church would be pleasing to him.-in Elim Chapel, Fetter Lane, applied to The Rev. J. Burroughs, late of Masham, him to become their pastor. Mr. Clarke has accepted a unanimous invitation to the eventually acceded to the request, enterpastorate of the Baptist church in Marketing upon his work September 11, 1812. Drayton, Salop, and has entered on his stated labours.

EDINBURGH.-We are happy to learn that a reunion has been effected between the Baptist churches meeting in Charlotte Chapel and in Queen Street Hall, their first meeting together having taken place on the 17th of February.

RECENT DEATH.

REV. OWEN CLARKE.

He felt deeply interested in the welfare of the church though the prospect was most discouraging. The state of the congregation was very depressed; out of the fiftyfour persons whose names appeared upon the church-books, only a small number resided in the neighbourhood and were able to attend. Soon after Mr. Clarke's settlement, the proprietors of Elim Chapel advertised it for sale by public auction, and it became needful either to purchase Elim Chapel, or provide another place for worship. The church and its pastor, under these circumstances, were encouraged to approach the Throne of Grace, and to wait the direction of the Head of the Church. It was not until after a close and prayerful consideration of all the leadings of Divine Providence, that they came to the conclusion to build a new chapel. After much consideration, the site of Vernon Chapel was chosen, and the foundation-stone laid, September 11th, 1813. The chapel was opened May 14th, 1814. Mr. Clarke laboured with much acceptance and success during the early part of his ministry; and numbers have to testify that they were brought to believe in Christ through his instrumentality.

THE Rev. Owen Clarke was born on the 31st of December, 1791. In very early life he was brought to a knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, under the ministry of the Rev. A. Austin, of Elim Chapel, Fetter Lane. At fifteen or sixteen years of age he became a teacher in the Sabbath school, and when about seventeen years of age he went out as an itinerant preacher, in which he was much blessed. In 1812 he entered the Bank of England. He was baptized by Mr. Austin in the year 1814. About 1817 he was called and set apart to the ministry at Paradise Chapel, Chelsea, where, under God's blessing, he was made very useful. A large congregation having been gathered, it was necessary to enlarge the chapel. His health failing, in the year Mr. Clarke continued to give his assist1824, he was compelled to retire from the ance to the Temperance Society till the year Bank of England, and the Directors, in 1848; then finding his sight failing, and the consideration of his faithful services, voted duties connected with the church pressing him a pension for life. His health how-upon him, he intimated his desire to retire. ever continuing to fail, he left Chelsea for the West of England, where he received a call from the church in Silver - street, Taunton. He laboured some years with In 1849, Mr. Clarke passed through great eminent success; the church was greatly affliction in the removal of a beloved and increased, and the congregation was so cherished wife. He continued to preach large, that galleries had to be erected. He with acceptance till it pleased his hea also preached in the villages about Taunton, venly Father to remove his sight, and and was the means of forming three or shortly after, some beloved daughters four churches, and placing pastors over passed to eternal glory. He, however, them. In the year 1828 he received a laboured still on the Master's service, unanimous invitation to the church meet- till he and the church, in 1856, finding in Somerset-street, Bath; but after ing that there was not progressive pros

The Committee desiring to testify their appreciation of his services, presented him with a very handsome testimonial.

perity, laid the matter before the Lord in fact, and immediately hastened to him. prayer, and after much deliberation Mr. He was perfectly conscious, and very Clarke retired from the active duties of calm-no doubt or fear once clouded his the pastorate, and Dr. S. Wills became his mental vision. His breathing was very co-pastor. In a short time he went to difficult, but he suffered no pain. He exGold Hill for the benefit of his health, and pressed to his sons his firm reliance on the preached there gratuitously with much Rock of Ages, but his speech was so indisacceptance during his stay. He was anxious tinct, that it was with great difficulty he to return to town, and being desirous of could be understood. He was asked still doing something in the Master's whether he felt happy in the prospect of service, and his help being solicited for the death. He said, "Oh, yes, I know in whom Working Men's Church, Kensington, he I have believed; I have loved him my life went there, and laboured gratuitously till long, and he has not left me now." He the first Sabbath in January; on that day asked his son to pray twice; it was a most he was more than usually earnest in his solemn season and will never be forgotten. appeal to the congregation, telling them He did not, however, appear to feel that he that probably it might be the last time was so soon to enter his heavenly rest; he they would hear his voice. At the close of kissed his son as he left him, and said, the evening service he administered the "Come to me to-morrow, about seven Lord's Supper. On Thursday, in the en- o'clock." He asked for the 27th Psalm, suing week, he underwent a painful but and the 5th Chapter of the 2nd Book of necessary operation, by the advice of his Corinthians to be read, and appeared to medical attendant. On the Sabbath he meditate deeply upon the solemn words. had a chapter read and expounded it with He entered his heavenly mansion prepared much clearness. He seemed to be improving by his loved Lord and Master early on the in health, till the Thursday, when fever Sabbath morning. He appeared conscious came on; but no danger was apprehended to the last, and passed, without a sigh or till Saturday morning, when his speech struggle, calmly to rest. faltered. His family were apprised of the

London.

Correspondence.

E. W. C.

THE LATE REV. JOHN MACKAY. stimulate and assist others who might be

To the Editor of The Baptist Magazine. DEAR SIR,-Will you allow me a few lines for a brief announcement relating to our dear lamented missionary, Brother Mackay, massacred in the mutiny at Delhi?

led to consecrate themselves to the task of

the world's evangelisation. We hope in this way to do much towards the establish. ment in the college of a complete MisSIONARY LIBRARY.

Will our friends help us in this? Many He was trained for ministerial work at of them possess volumes, now, perhaps, out Horton College, which institution he en- of print, which would be invaluable if tered in 1851. Some of his old fellow- transferred to our shelves. Others might students, aided by others, have resolved to kindly assist us by purchasing and preperpetuate the remembrance of his worth senting such works as, I fear, neither the by some simple memorial, to be placed college finances nor the extent of the in the new college. For this purpose a Mackay Memorial Fund would allow us to small sum has been already contributed-procure. about £30-which it is very desirable to increase. The Rev. H. Kitching has undertaken the work of secretary to the fund, and I am acting as treasurer. Either of us would gladly receive contributions from any who may feel disposed to unite with us in paying this mournful tribute to our departed friend's simplicity and nobleness of character, as well as to the devotedness of his missionary zeal.

Parcels through the book-post may be addressed to me at Horton College, Bradford. Each volume should be inscribed on the blank leaf, "For the Mackay Memorial," with the giver's name. Such gifts, or donations for the object in money, I shall very gratefully receive.

On behalf of the originators of the memorial, I am, dear Sir,

Besides some memorial inscription, we Faithfully yours, are anxious to collect a number of books, SAMUEL G. GREEN. on topics connected with the missionary P.S.-A subscription list will shortly be enterprise. Such a method of commemo- published. I may take this opportunity of rating his brief career would be not only announcing that a brief memoir of our appropriate in itself, but calculated to brother's life is in preparation.

THE MISSIONARY HERALD.

ANNUAL SERVICES

OF THE BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY FOR 1859.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21ST.

SPECIAL PRAYER-MEETING.

A meeting for SPECIAL PRAYER, in connection with the Missions, will be held in the Library of the Mission House, in the morning, at eleven o'clock. The Rev. E. Steane, D.D., of Camberwell, will preside.

BIBLE TRANSLATION SOCIETY.

We are requested to state that the ANNUAL MEETING will be held in the Evening, at Kingsgate Chapel, Holborn, at seven o'clock. Sir S. M. Peto, Bart., is expected to take the Chair.

LORD'S DAY, APRIL 24TH.

ANNUAL SERMONS.

The following are the arrangements, so far as they have been completed, for April 24th. The afternoon services marked thus* are intended for the young. Special services for the young are also arranged by the Young Men's Missionary Association, the particulars of which follow this list.

PLACES.

Walworth, Arthur Street
Do., Lion Street ........
Westbourne Grove.......

Wild Street, Little ........
Woolwich, Queen Street
Do., Parson's Hill

Rev. C. Hawson ... Rev. J. E. Dovey* Rev. C. Hawson
Rev. W. Best, B.A.
Rev. W. Best, B.A.

NOTE.A selection of appropriate Hymns and Tunes for the above Services will be found in the "Juvenile Herald" for April, which may be obtained of Messrs. Houlston and Wright, 65, Paternoster Row, at 3s. per 100.