I was favoured with the company and assistance of Brother J. Haney, from Malahide; this was very refreshing to my mind to meet with a ministerial brother whom I had known before, after a lapse of twelve years.

On the Monday I took the cars and returned to Louth for my family, and was delayed going to the circuit till Saturday the 2nd of July, on account of the tressel work of the railway bridge giving way. We arrived at Brother Hogan's on the 2nd instant, and were received with satisfaction, mingled with Christian philanthropy. On Sabbath I preached twice-felt quite weary, having had great anxiety of mind in not being settled, being detained by the cars, and having no place to put the family in. Much praise is due to Brothers P. Johnson, Hogan, and Malcolm, for their untiring kindness to me and mine. I was hindered from exploring the length and breadth of my circuit, having nothing for myself nor family only what we stood in, my things being delayed by the cars; during the week a house was obtained in Tilsonburg, occupied by my predecessor. We begin to feel settled until our next removal, and I know not but it may be to the house which no one has inhabited till we may take possession. On Saturday the 22nd, we held our General Quarterly Meeting in order to make every arrangement necessary for the benefit of the circuit. I gave an exhortation at the opening of the meeting, and after imploring Divine aid in our deliberations, we entered into business in a disciplinary way; the best plans were adopted for the finances and incidental expenses of the circuit; the brethren were united in heart and hand for the comfort and benefit of their preacher, and the general benefit of the circuit at large. The most important business was the building of a parsonage regretting deeply their long delay, we formed a committee to take action as soon as convenient to raise one before winter. An acre of land is given by Bro. Finley Malcolm, in an excellent neighbourhood, where a parsonage house is to be erected, and a church (or chapel) on the same lot, at some future period; a spirit of liberal determination seems to pervade every breast. I feel glad there is some prospect of usefulness springing up in the focal agency, who are coming out into a wider sphere of activity. I have enforced the great necessity of training men for this work in the various societies.

Yesterday (Sabbath,) was a blessed day. About 200 were out to the Quarterly Meeting. I believe the Word had good effect. There was a good

OPENING OF A NEW CHAPEL -NASSAGAWEYA CIRCUIT.

Our friends in Nelson, having completed another chapel (near Bridgman's School-house), it was publicly dedicated to the worship of the God of our fathers on Lord's day, August 25, 1854.

The day was auspicious. Hundreds of hearts were gladdened that morning in witnessing the cheerful sunlight streaming all around us, and we fain believed it was indicative of our Father's smile resting upon us.

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Long before the time appointed, scores might be seen wending their way along every road leading to the sanctuary. When the hour arrived it was densely crowded, and great numbers found it impossible to obtain admission. The Rev. J. C. Watts, assisted by the Rev. James Shaw, of Barton, conducted the morning service. His discourse was founded on-" And I will make the place of my feet glorious."-Isaiah lx. 13. The evening service was conducted by the Rev. George Macdonell, Presbyterian minister of Waterdown, assisted by the Revs. D. Betts and James Shaw. delivered a very interesting and appropriate discourse from Psalm cxxii. 1-"I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord." His cordial acceptance of our invitation to assist in the interesting services of the day, was a pleasing comment (would that we had many more such commentaries !) on the beautiful language of the same inspired writer in another place, "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. There the Lord commands the blessing," and we all enjoyed it on that memorable day. The services throughout were of the most deeply impressive character. The congregations were overflowing, the collections were good. and the sanctuary (called Salem) is a beautiful gothic edifice, an ornament to the neighbourhood, and a credit to our community.

Since my last paper nothing of peculiar interest has transpired in relation to our town cause. On our anniversary occasion we were favoured with the services of the Rev. J. Flather, but, in consequence of family bereavement, he was suddenly called away, and was not able to take that survey of our operations, which was both desired and arranged for. Our prayer meetings are well attended, and last Friday evening we had an interesting meeting of the Leaders and Prayer Leaders; after tea an address was delivered by myself, on our duties and privileges as Christians, but especially as officers in the church; closing with an exhortation to a more vigorous action. The friends then entered into a free conversation on spiritual matters, and resolved on holding a similar meeting monthly.

The Schools are still exciting much interest. One gentleman told me, in passing his warehouse, that whenever I wanted 10s. or £1, I had only to call. Another, a very influential gentleman, took me into a private room behind his counting house, entered into a long conversation, and then presented me with £3-one pound for his mother and two for himself. I purpose having another examination in a few weeks, probably in the Victoria Hall, after which, I have no doubt of obtaining funds that will defray expenses incurred by establishing and thus far sustaining these interesting institutions. An article on these Schools appears in the London Ragged School

Magazine, for November, a copy of which I will forward as soon as supplied. My Salem School I have had to divide into two; I have above 70 in one and 50 in the other. About 70 write every day, and 15 or 16 maps have been traced and coloured by the boys, which would do credit to schools of higher pretensions. Some boys have executed these, who, but for these schools would not have learnt to write-boys that you would not give 2d. for all their clothes; and who doubtless ere this would have been numbered among our juvenile delinquents. In Nelson Street and Alexander Street we have from 50 to 70 each; so that I have every day IN SCHOOL from 220 to 240. Three Friday evenings we have had a devotional

meeting, to which all the larger children were invited. About 50 attended, and some of them gave in "papers" on differsubjects-last evening the subject was "praying to God," the next is to be "how they know there is a God." I need not say my hands are full. My work is heavy. I trust it will yield compensatory returns. The Lord give his blessing.

BANGOR.

Under the vigilant and acceptable labours of Mr. Chadwick this cause is reviving. The congregations are very good, and the feeling which prevails augurs favourably for the future.

BALLYCLARE AND
PORTGLENONE

Are much the same as when last reported. The School is doing very well.

DUBLIN.

I have reason to hope that the opening of Plunket Street Meeting House will be a blessing to the Mission. Mr. Stacey in a note to me after his visit to Dublin, not only expresses his approval of the enterprize and of the general . arrangements, but expresses a confident hope that our cause in that city will thereby obtain a more prominent position, and exert a more extensive influence. Mr. Craig (the Wesleyan Reformer) after mature deliberation, has identified himself with us, and commenced a class. Mr. Seymour writes encouragingly; and, in reporting the first day's services conducted by Dr. Crofts, speaks of at least one soul having been brought into the peace of the gospel.

Yours, affectionately,

JOHN TAYLOR. P.S. Cast-off apparel, especially for children from 5 to 11 or 12, would be very useful for the poor children this winter. If Liverpool, Manchester, and Ashton were appealed to, they are adjacent, they could probably render efficient aid. If y you judge well, name it. J. T.

during the quarter, but we have had 3 removals, have dropped 6 names from the class books on account of non-attendance, and put away one for improper conduct, so that we have only an increase of one. Our members are as follows:-Bolton, 98; Ainsworth, 30; Total, 128. On trial, 2.

You will be pleased to hear that our new Sabbath School is very efficiently conducted by Misses Cunliffe and Openshaw, and that it is satisfactorily progressing. I shall be much deceived if the school does not become of service to the church in a short time.

Trade is bad, and some of our people have but little to do. This accounts for the quarter's income being a little below the mark.

Perhaps I ought to inform you that Mr. Pilling and I are going to Ratcliffe this afternoon, if possible to take a cottage, in which to preach and conduct a Sabbath school. We have 4 or 5 members there already, and if we can only obtain a place I think we may soon raise a prosperous little church.

Yours, very affectionately,
SAMUEL SMITH.

BRISTOL.

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October 4, 1854. My dear Sir,-Since the last communication on the spiritual condition of this station appeared in the "Notices" a painful stillness has pervaded the church and congregation, which we saw was incompatible with, and if continued, might defeat the object of our mission. We felt and acted as though it were a question of life and death. Efforts were put forth in the pulpit, the prayer meeting, the class meeting, and the social circle, but apparently without success-the distressing stillness continued. No indication of revival was given, no new-born soul broke the silence with a song of living joy. seemed as though the fiend of darkness pointed at our ineffectual efforts, and with a bitter smile of derision, enquired "Who are ye?" "But rejoice not against me, O mine enemy! when I sit in darkness the Lord shall be a light unto me." The throne of the Mighty God was accessible, and prayer was made by a few anxious souls without ceasing; and not in vain. The quarterly visitation of the classes revealed the encouraging fact that the members were reviving, and that a deeper feeling of piety had been attained; moreover a few souls began to move towards God, and promised to unite in fellowship with us, About

this time, it became evident our new chapel would not be ready for opening for some time, and as our place of wor

ship was in an objectionable neighbourhood, we resolved to finish the new school-room. It is 68 feet long, and averages 18 wide inside. The Rev. W. Booth, of London, was invited to open it, and to carry on a week's revival services, to which he kindly consented. In the interval, fervent prayer was made, both here and in London, that God would give evidence of his approval, in the conversion of sinners; and it was heard. During the week a number of interesting cases of conversion took place, and most of the subjects of them have joined the classes. The church is now pervaded with spiritual life, and all are doing what they can to promote the good work.

For some time our subscription list for the new chapel stood still also, which gave me great solicitude. Money we wanted, but where to obtain it I knew

not.

I remembered that the gold and the silver belonged to the God whom we serve, and that he did not require us to go a warfare at our own charge; I considered that the gospel gave as much encouragement to pray for money to build a chapel, as it did to pray for souls to fill it. We therefore engaged in prayer, and already with some degree of success, I and Mr. Stone having obtained nearly £40 from benevolent ladies and gentlemen in the city, and £20 among our own people; so that our subscription list now approaches £300. But we must have much more. If this commanding chapel and very eligible premises are to be in easy circumstances, it must be more than doubled. There is a large number of prosperous friends in the Connexion who watch these home mission operations with prayerful solicitude, but to secure continuous success much more than prayer is required. If prayer move the compassion of God, it ought to re-act on the benevolence of the suppliant. Will they assist? It should be kept in mind that, for the want of such assistance, I spend much time in soliciting subscriptions, which ought to be employed in the more important work of winning souls to Christ.

I remain, my dear Sir,

Yours truly, JAMES WILSON.

In a communication, Nov. 4th, Mr. W. adds

Since my last, our congregation at the new school-room has gradually increased, so that on Sunday evenings it is comfortably filled with a devout congregation, among whom we recognize the happy countenances of many recent

converts.

GLOUCESTER.

It will be remembered that when I sent my report of the opening of Bristol, I mentioned this city as a very inviting field for Missionary operations, and was not without hope that I might unfurl the banner of salvation, and thus take the first step in laying the foundation of a church in connexion with our own community. I am indeed happy to say this hope has been realized. ̃ Á correspondence, honourable to all parties concerned, was opened with us by Mr. W. Higgs, supported by Messrs Welling, Manning, Jones, and C. Higgs, which, after months of calm deliberation, resulted in a formal offer of themselves to the committee as a Home Mission Station, which was accepted, and the Rev. E. Franks was sent down to labor amongst them. No sooner was this resolution formed, than pleasing indications of returning life were evinced in the church and congregation. In the

step they had taken, the friends felt that they were not only eased of a burden of care, but a deep conviction that it was according to the will of God, and therefore took courage to labor afresh in the good work. The consequence is, that it has gone on improving, but more especially so since Mr. Franks has been there. I have enclosed a copy of our first plan, printed by one of our friends, Mr. Mansell, a very respectable printer and stationer in Gloucester.

We have seven local preachers, and, in addition to Bristol and Gloucester, have six places for divine worship on the Sabbath. Most of the places must be considered experimental, but there is very little doubt they will become permanent spheres of labor. I have received the following from Mr. Franks:

"The cause in Gloucester is in a very interesting condition, giving reason to hope that in a few years we shall have a self-supporting church, occupying an influential position in the city. All the members are anxious to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, so that, attaining a higher state of holiness, they may not only promote their own spiritual interests, but also be better qualified to win souls to Christ. The services, especially those on the Sabbath, are well attended, and have improved about a hundred during the last month. We have had several openair services, and a friend has given tracts to the strayers, and invited them to the room in the evening. It has pleased God to own these labors in the conver

sion of a man and his wife, who have joined the society. On application, the Independent Minister and friends have very kindly lent us a school-room, for Sabbath and evening services, situated in a densely populated and wicked neighbourhood, where we hope to do good. The local preachers promised at the quarterly meeting to labor every Sabbath, if required, and health permitted. We have an interesting Sabbath School, and a good staff of intelligent and earnest teachers, who, though chiefly young people, conduct it with propriety and success. For our happy position and prospects we render thanks to God, to whom be all the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

From the accounts furnished in this and the former "Notice" it will be seen that, with the exception of the Eastern Townships in Canada, which have been wisely given up by the Committee and Superintendent there, we are enlarging the sphere of our operations both at home and abroad. Let us therefore not only renew but redouble efforts to supply the requisite funds. Christmas and the New Year are before us-seasons around which recollections and anticipations cluster, inspiring gratitude and hope, and calling for thank-offerings for the past, and peace-offerings as expressions of hope and confidence for the future. During the two last years, honourable approaches have been made in some quarters towards the correct standard of liberality in the support of Christian Missions. Let but the noble example thus set be universally imitated and all will be well. Let the Committees in every Circuit set vigorously to work. Let our Collectors-and at this season our Juvenile Collectors especially-encouraged by past success, go forth with fresh ardour to their labours of love; and let the Teachers and Managers of our Schools encourage them in the work, and prepare the minds of all their scholars to cast their Christmasofferings and New-Year's gifts into a treasury directed to the highest objects which either benevolence or piety can propose. Thus will the hands of the Missionary Committee be strengthened, -the hearts of our Superintendents and Missionaries will rejoice,--and the Connexion will be enabled more effectually to accomplish the great purposes for which it exists-the promotion of the glory of God, and the evangelization of a degenerate world.