while hardy seamen were dying around herand, finally, the sole surviver of twenty-one persons! We see the whole Mission Family of this Island called, in a few short hours, from their earthly labours; but to receive, as we trust, a heavenly reward. But who shall say to the Supreme Governor of the Universe," What doest thou?-Shall not the Judge of the earth do right ?"

DOMESTIC MISS. INTELLIGENCE.

ANNIVERSARIES, &c.

On Tuesday, the 23d of May, was holden, at High Wycombe, the Fifth Anniversary of the South Buck's Auxiliary Society. In the morning, Rev. C. S. Stewart, American Missionary from the Sandwich Islands, preached, at Crendon-lane, a very appropriate sermon, from Mark xvi. 15. In the evening, Rev. W. Orme, of Camberwell, preached, at Ebenezer Chapel, from Acts xxi. 14. The meeting for business was held in the afternoon, at the Town-Hall. The chair was taken by Mr. Alderman Parker, and the Report read by Rev. J. Harrison, Secretary. This Meeting was rendered peculiarly interesting, from the assistance of Rev. J. Arundel and Rev. W. Orme, and from the deeply affecting details of Rev. W. Ellis, Missionary. The following Ministers also took a part in the proceedings of the day :-Rev. C.J. Williams, A. M., Curate of Wycombe; Rev. W. Eadleman, B. A., also of the Establishment; Rev. Mr. Roe, Wesleyan; Rev. Messrs. Allom, May, and Terry, Baptists; Rev. Mr. Owen, (Countess of Huntingdon's connexion); Rev. Messrs. Ashwell, Bristow, (of Exeter,) Judson, Harrison, Harsant, Paul, G. Redford, A.M., and B. Sugden. There was a very large attendance at the different meetings. The expressions of delight were universal; and it is hoped that the effect will be to raise the zeal and promote the exertions of all who enjoyed the pleasures of the day.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE, &c.

The Fourteenth Anniversary of the Society for Cambridgeshire and its vicinity, was held at the Rev. Thomas Hopkin's Meetinghouse, Linton, on Tuesday, the 30th of May, when two appropriate and impressive sermons were preached, one by the Rev. John Medway of Melbourne, the other by the Rev. Henry Townley.

In the afternoon, the Society met for the transaction of business, Mr. Haylock, Treasurer, in the chair. The Rev. Jas. Miles of Foulmire opened the business with prayer. The Resolutions were moved and seconded by the Rev. Messrs. Wm. Clayton, Sam. Thodey, Henry Townley, Jas, Miles, Jas, Hop

kins, Joseph Drake, Young, Moore, Kent, Thos. Hopkins, Benj. Pyne, and Mr. Rich. Foster, jun. Cambridge, when twenty-one pounds, eleven shillings and twopence were collected, in aid of the funds of the Parent Society. The services of the day will long be remembered with gratitude. The Meetings were well attended, and we have reason to believe the presence of God was in our assembly.

Anniversary of the Yorkshire IVest Riding Auxiliary Missionary Society.

A MOST interesting Meeting of this Auxiliary was held at Bradford, June the 5th, 6th, and 7th. The first service took place on the Monday evering, June 5th, when the Rev. D. Cope prayed and read the Scriptures; the Rev. S. Nichols, of Bawtry, preached on Rev. vii. 9, 10; and the Rev. M. Lees, of Dogley-lane, concluded. Mr. Bean read the hymns.

Tuesday morning, the friends assembled at a public breakfast, to hear the Report, Resolutions, &c. At ten o'clock the Rev. John Thorp, of Chester, preached on Prov. xxiv. 11, 12; Rev. Messrs. R. W. Hamilton, and White, of Northowram, prayed; and Mr. Eltringham, of Harrowgate, gave out the hymns.

In the evening, the public Meeting was held. After Rev. R. Pool, of Kippin, had prayed, G. Rawson, Esq. the Treasurer, was called to the chair, and a concise report was read by Dr. Cope, the Secretary. Resolutions were then moved, and seconded by Drs. Collyer and Boothroyd. Rev. Messrs. Clayton, Thorpe, Nichols, Scales, Cockin, Jun. Parsons of Leeds, and J. Rawson, Pool, Goodwin (Baptist), Waterhouse, Scott, Messrs. Oldfield, Bates, Hodgson, &c.

The Meeting was most animated and interesting, and left on the minds of the assembly a most favourablé impression towards the Parent Institution.

Wednesday morning, at half-past six, the ministers and others assembled for prayer; and, at ten o'clock, the congregation met, when the Rev. W. B. Collyer, D.D., preached from 1 Cor. iv. 20; Dr. Boothroyd and Mr. Lees prayed, and Mr. White read the hymns.

In the afternoon, the Rev. John Clayton, Jun., A.M., delivered a discourse on the 1 Cor. xii. 6; Dr. Townley (Wesleyan) and Mr. Bulmer prayed; and Mr. Tyler gave out the hymns.

These interesting services closed by the celebration of the Lord's Supper in the evening. An immense congregation assembled at this feast of unity and love. After prayer had been offered 'up by Mr. Hudswell, Dr. Collyer, who presided, delivered an address, and prayed for the divine blessing on the ele menis. Messrs. Nichols, Clayton, and Hamil.

ton, severally exhorted the church and con gregation, and Dr. Cope concluded by prayer. It was a season long to be remembered; the sum of 2251. was collected, in all, at the several Meetings, notwithstanding the great pressure of the times; and we trust the feel. ing excited will long have an influence upon all who were present.

The friends at Bradford are requested to receive the thanks of the Committee of this Auxiliary for the kindness they displayed on the occasion in accommodating the ministers, as well as for their liberality in contributing to the cause. RICH, COPE, Secretary.

FORMATION OF NEW SOCIETIES.

On Tuesday, April 25, a Public Meeting was held in the Independent Chapel, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, for the purpose of forming an Auxiliary Missionary Society, to fuclude the churches and congregations connected with the Association of Ministers of the Independent denomination for the Southern parts of Lincolnshire and the Isle of Ely. The Rev. H. J. Bunn took the Chair. Addresses were delivered by the Chairman; Rev. Messrs, Haynes, of Boston; Holmes, of Wisheach; Tippetts of Lynn; Joseph, of Market Deeping; and Messrs. Ewin and Smith.

The Meeting was greatly enlivened by the presence of the Rev. W. Ellis, from the Society and Sandwich Islands, whose communications left an impression which cannot soon be lost. The Rev. J. Tippetts of Lynn, preached in the Evening. The ccntributions were liberal.

A Meeting was held on the following day in the Independent Chapel, Wisbeach, for the purpose of forming a Branch Society for that town, in connection with the above Auxiliary-on which occasion, the communications of the Rev. W. Ellis, excited the most desirable feeling and the addresses of other Ministers and Friends called forth a deep interest for the salvation of the hea then. A sermon was preached in the evening.

SUSSEX AUXILIARY MISSIONARY SOCIETY

In connection with the Sussex Auxiliary, Nine Congregational-Branch Missionary Societies have been lately formed by the Rev. Henry Townley, and Rev. J. N. Goulty, Secretary to the said Auxiliary,-namely, at Union-street Chapel, Brighton; Hanover Chapel, Brighton; Worthing; Arundel; Chichester; Harting; Horsham; Alfriston; and one for Bodle-street, Heathfield, and Hurstmonceux, united,

The following Resolutions have been proposed and adopted, which the Directors fully approve and recommend to others, with such alterations as local circumstances may re

quire; particularly Resolution VII., regard. ing two Committees.

I. That the Divine Redeemer having commanded his Disciples to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature, it is therefore the incumbent duty of every Christian to exert himself to the utmost in the great work of making the Gospel known throughout the earth.

II. That this Meeting cordially approves of the principle and objects of the London Missionary Society, formed in the year 1795.

III. That a Branch Society be now formed, and that it be designated "The Branch Missionary Society of Union-street Chapel, Brighton," in connexion with the Sussex Auxiliary Society.

IV. That every person subscribing any sum, periodically, be considered a member of this Society.

V. That a subscriber of one penny per week be entitled to a Quarterly Missionary Sketch; and all collectors of one shilling per week, and upwards, be entitled to a Quarterly Chronicle. All subscribers of ten shillings per annum, to the Abstract of the Annual Report, and every Subscriber of one guinea per annum, and upwards, to the large Report. That a child subscribing a half-penny a week be entitled to a Missionary Sketch half-yearly.

VI. That considering the magnitude of Missionary work, and the great expenditure requisite for evangelizing Six Hundred Millions of Heathens, it is desirable that every inhabitant or visiter of Brighton, and its vicinity, should, as far as circum tances will admit, be invited to contribute to the great obiect of this Society.

VII. That a President, a Committee of Ladies, and a Committee of Gentlemen, with their respective Treasurers and Secre taries, be chosen annually to carry the ob ject of this Socisty into effect; that each Committee have power to add to their number; and that three form a quorum.

VIII. That the following Ladies and Gontlemen be appointed for the ensuing year, viz.

IX. That the Committees severally ap point Collectors; that the Committees meet once a month to receive the contributions, and pay over the amounts to their respective Treasurers.

X. That in harmony with the spirit of the fundamental principle of the Parent Society, the members of this Society desire to inaintain friendly intercourse with the members of all other Societies engaged in the same glorious work, and heartily to rejoice in, and pray for their success.

XI. That a general Meeting of this Branch Society be held annually for the purpose of electing the Committees and Officers for the ensuing year, and to receive the Report of the proceedings,

ORDINATION OF MISSIONARIES.

MR. ADAM LILLIE.

On Tuesday evening, March 28th, Mr. A. Lillie, late student at Gosport, was publicly set apart to the work of a Missionary to the Heathen, by imposition of hands, at the Rev. Thomas Jackson's chapel, Stockwell. The Rev. Wm. Orme introduced the services by reading suitable portions of the Holy Scriptures and prayer; Rev. W. Reeve, gave an account of the Society's Missions in India, particularly that at Belgaum, to which Mr. Lillie had been appointed; Rev. J. Arundel asked the Missionary appropriate questions; Rev. T. Jackson offered the ordination prayer; Rev. Geo, Collison gave the charge, which was founded on James v. 17-20 verses; and Rev. H. Townley addressed the people from Matt. xiii. 31, 32. The place of worship was crowded to excess, and the numerous auditors appeared to be deeply impressed with the solemn and interesting services.

REV. DR MORRISON,

On Thursday evening, April 13th, there was a special Meeting of the friends of the Missionary Society held at Hoxton chapel, for the purpose of commending the Rev. Dr. Morrison, his family, and his future labours in China, to the care and blessing of God, Rev. W. F. Platt read appropriate portions of the Holy Scripture and prayed; Rev. H. F. Burder, A.M. delivered an introductory address on the importance of the Chinese Mission, and the obligations of the Christian church, to pray for the Missionary labouring in that vast Empire. Dr. Morrison then delivered a Missionary profession, founded, upon Acts xx. 22; and Heb. xi. 8. Rev. Dr. Harris, offered up the prayers of a numerous and deeply interested assembly, for Dr. M. and his family; Rev. Dr. Waugh, who was formerly the pastor of Dr. M., addressed to him some suitably encouraging observations from Matt. xxviii. 20, in the last clause, and the Rev. H. Townley, concluded by a short address from Luke v. 4, and prayer.

MR. JAMES ROBERTSON,

On Wednesday, June 14th, Mr. James Robertson, late student at Gosport, appointed to join Rev. T. M. Adams at Benares, was ordained in Hope Street chapel, Rev. Mr. Morley's, Hull; the services were com menced by the Rev. T. Hicks, of Cottingbam, with reading the sacred scriptures and prayer; the questions were proposed by Rev. Mr. Morley; the ordinion prayer was offered, with laying on of hands, by the Rev. Dr. Collyer, London; the charge, founded on John xxi. 16, was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Wardlaw, of Glasgow, formerly Mr. Robert

son's pastor'; and the address to the congre gation was given by Rev. Edward Parsons, Leeds, from Psalm cxxii. 6, who also concluded with prayer.

DEPARTURE OF MISSIONARIES.

On Monday, May 1st, the Rev. John Smith, A.M. and Mrs. Smith, appointed to Malacca; the Rev. A. Lillie, and Mrs. Lillie appointed to Belgaum; and Mr. and Mrs. Paine, printer, appointed to Bellary; sailed from Portsmouth for India in the ship Lady Holland, Capt. Snell.

On the same day Rev. Dr. Morrison, Mrs. Morrison, and three children, sailed from Gravesend, in the ship Orwell, Capt. Farar, for China.

On Friday, the 5th of May, Rev. David Johns, appointed to succeed the late Mr. Jeffreys, at Ambatoumanga, and Mrs. Johns; Mr. James Cameron, and Mrs. Cameron, (carpenter); Mr. John Cummins, and Mrs. Cumms, cotton-spinner); and Roloun Baloun, one of the native youths of Madagascar, who has finished his education at Manchester, and who has also learnt the art of weaving and dyeing cotton, all sailed from Gravesend in the ship Alexander, Captain Richardson.

On Tuesday, June 20, the Rev. J. D. Pearson, of Chinsurah, who has been in this country since April, 1824, for the benefit of his health, and which, through Divine Goodness, is so far improved as to warrant his return to his station in India; Rev. James Robertson, appointed to Benares; and the Rev. Jacob Tomlin, B. A. appointed to Malacca, sailed from the Downs in the ship Florentia, Captain Aldham, for Calcutta.

The Directors earnestly entreat, on behalf of the labourers now sent forth to different stations in the Pagan world, the prayers of all the friends of the Society, that their lives may be preserved, and the success of their exertions greatly advanced, through the mighty power of Him who worketh al in all.

NOTICES.

ON 16, 17, and 18th inst. the Anniversary of the Norfolk Missionary Association will be held at Norwich; the Rev. George Clayton and the Rev. T. Morell have engaged to preach; the Rev. Wm. Ellis is also expected to attend.

On the 19th and 20th, the Anniversary of the Berkshire Auxiliary Society will be held at Reading; the Rev. Wm. Reeve, from Bellary, and the Rev. James Parsons, of York, are engaged as the preachers; Mr. Ellis is also expected."

On the 27th, the Anniversary of the Essex Auxiliary Missionary Society will be held

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