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and Ford, be earnestly recommended to confer respecting the cause at Aylesbury, and that, if they agree to build a new chapel, this case be strongly recommended to the liberality of the Churches of the Conference and Connexion."

Brother Stevenson reported result of visit to Downton, That the property there had been secured to the connexion, and that the present aspect of the cause there is encouraging.

This being the time for the election of the Secretary, resolved,-" That the cordial thanks of conference be presented to brother Underwood for his efficient services during the last three years, and that brother Stevenson be elected secretary for the ensuing three years. R. HORSFIELD, Sec. pro tem.

WARWICKSHIRE CONFERENCE.-This Conference assembled at Wolvey, on Tuesday, October 1st, 1844. The services of the day were introduced with reading and prayer, by Mr. Smith of Hinckley, and Mr. Chamberlain preached from Phillippians i. 27.

In the afternoon, at half past two, the brethren met for business; Mr. Shaw of Longford, opened the meeting with prayer, and Mr. Knight, minister of the place, presided. It was resolved,

1. To receive the church at Wolverhampton into this Conference.

2. That the following revised plan for the holding of the Conference be adopted. 1845-January. .Wolverhampton. May. ......Coventry. September...Cradley 1846-January.....Longford May.. Austrey September...Birmingham

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1847-January.....Longford, Union Place
May.........Netherton
September...Wolvey

The Conference to be he held the second Tuesday in every month.

3. That we thank the church at Hinckley for acceding to our request to hold the Conference there, and will avail ourselves of the privilege granted when we have opportunity.

4. That the case from Hinckley church, requesting assistance for Nuneaton, be postponed until next Conference.

5. That the next conference be at Wolverhampton, the second Tuesday in January, and that Mr. Lewitt preach, on The present position and duty of dissenters. This meeting was but thinly attended. The verbal reports from the churches were unusually interesting. Forty-one persons had been baptized and there are now twenty-six candidates. Mr. Lewitt preached in the evening, from Psalm lxxxvii. 3.

F. CHAMBERLAIN, Secretary.

THE YORKSHIRE CONFERENCE assem. bled at Clayton, August 13th, 1844. Mr. H. Hollinrake opened the public worship in the

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morning, by reading the Scriptures and prayer, and Mr. W. Butler preached from Gal. iv. 15.

Mr. W. Butler read the report of the Home Mission, which was adopted, and ordered to be printed. He received the thanks of the meeting for his valuable services during the past year, and was desired to continue in office the year ensuing.

It was agreed that the interest, for another year, on the chapel, at Prospect Place, Brad. ford, should be paid.

Messrs. W. Crabtree, W. Butler, H. Hollinrake, Jas. Hodgson, Francis Smith, and R. Hardy, were nominated as a committee to arrange the Conferences for a few years to

come.

As Mr. Stubbins is expected to collect in Sep. for the Foreign Mission in Yorkshire, the pastors of Churches and representatives are requested to fix on the times and places for the public services, that they may be published.

A new Home Missionary station was recommended, but the consideration of it was deferred till the next Conference.

The following are the statistics of the churches-At Leeds the congregations are increasing; five have been baptized, and they have two candidates and many inquirers. Two have been baptized at Bradford, and they have a few inquirers. At Clayton and Queenshead no visible change has transpired. Two have been baptized at Halifax. An improved aspect presents itself at Birchescliff. At Heptonstall Slack twenty one have been baptized, and the church remains in a peaceable state. They have baptized one at Shore, and appearances do not suggest any apparent alteration there or at Lineholm. A revival has taken place at Allerton, and they have admitted to church fellowship ten members by baptism. JAMES HODGSON, Secretary.

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PINCHBECK, Lincolnshire.-The friends connected with the General Baptist cause in this place have erected a large and spacious chapel, which was opened on August 25th, when Mr. Matthews of Boston preached morning and evening, from Matt. xvii 5, and Mr. Simons in the afternoon, from Gal. vi 14; and on Lord'sday, Sep. 1, Mr. Cameron, of Louth, preached morning and evening, from Isaiah Ivi 7, and John iv 23; Mr. C. also administered the Lord's supper in the afternoon. On the Monday following a tea meeting was held, when large parties of friends connected with the General Baptist causes at Bourn, Spalding, Boston, Gosberton, and Sutterton, attended; several ministers were present, and the choir of singers, connected with the cause at Boston, sang several pieces of sacred music. It was an excellent meeting, and at all the services the chapel was crowded. The large sum of £60 was collected. The ground,

and a handsome donation, were given by J. West, Esqr., of Pinchbeck. The chapel is large and capacious, and substantially built; and two thirds of its cost have been raised, viz, by contributions £160, proceeds of old chapel £65, collections at the opening £60. Considering the size of the village, is perhaps one of the best village chapels in the Connexion; it will hold, without galleries, about 400 persons, and it is built sufficiently high for galleries when needed. The cost, inclusive of lamps, baptistry, iron gates, wall, trust deeds, &c, is £460; though many friends, who are accustomed to the building of chapels, computed it to have cost £600 or £700. *

A little more than twelve months since, (when Mr. Simons, their present minister, came to Pinchbeck,) the old chapel was nearly deserted, as not more than about twenty persons attended; since then the old chapel became far too small-this large chapel was needful-a church is formed, several have Mr. been baptized, great good is doing. Simons is much esteemed and loved. May the Lord bless and prosper him and his charge. F. M.

WOLVEY.-The General Baptist chapel, Wolvey, having been closed for three weeks, for painting, coloring, and other improvements, was re-opened for divine worship on Lord's-day, Aug. 18th, when two very appro priate and impressive sermons were preached by the Rev. J. G. Pike, of Derby; the collections after which amounted to the liberal sum of £30. 10s. 6d. This, with some former contributions, and donations since received, enables us to defray the whole of the expence incurred, which was upwards of £40.

SHEPHERD'S BUSH, near London.-A new school-room, equal to many village chapels, has been erected here by our liberal friend, Mr. Wileman, of Praed-street, at an expense of £200. An infant school is conducted in it during the week, and a branch Sabbathschool on Lord's-days. It was opened for worship, Sep, 29th, 1844. The Rev. Mr. Stoughton, successor to Dr. Vaughan, of Kensington, preached in the afternoon, and the Rev. W. Underwood in the evening. The place was crowded at both services. will accommodate about 200 people. gentleman, a member of Paddington chapel, (Indep.) kindly offered to give the timber for the forms, which have backs, and pulpit.

ANNIVERSARIES.

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LEICESTER, Carley Street. On Lord'sday, Oct. 13th, 1844, two sermons were delivered in this place by the Rev. H. Hunter, of Nottingham, when collections were made towards liquidating the debt re

The builders of the chapel have erected a convenient vestry, and have in the handsomest manner made the friends a present of it.

maining on this place of worship. On Monday evening, Oct. 14th, a tea-meeting was held, which was appropriately addressed by Messrs. Winks, Wallis, Hunter, Wood, of Melbourne, Goadby, and Wigg. It is pleasing to add, that about eleven months ago this place of worship was enlarged, with the addition of new school-rooms, at an expense of about £225, and that the collections at the opening, and subsequent subscriptions, with the present anniversary, have raised nearly half the money. The congregations and school are improved; and the chapel, which presents a very neat appearance, is likely to prove a great blessing to the poor but populous neighbourhood in which it is located. May the "little one become a thousand!"

LONDON, Praed Street.-On Lord's day, Oct. 13th, the annual sermons for the reduc. tion of the debt on the Tabernacle, were preached by Rev. W. Underwood. On the following evening about 200 friends partook of tea in the school room, the provisions for which were gratuitously furnished by various members of the church. The collecting cards were called in, when the tea was over, which together with the collections on Lord'sday, and the product of the tea tickets, realized the sum of £147. The debt, which three years ago amounted to £2,000, is now reduced to a little below £1,200. At seven o'clock, a public meeting was held in the Tabernacle. The pastor of the church presided, and interesting addresses were delivered by Messrs. T. H. Bissil, Joseph Wallis, B. A., of the Baptist college, Bristol; J. Stevenson, M.A., Borough Road; and H. Wileman, the treasurer of the church. The latter speaker proposed that at the next anniversary we should endeavor to bring down the debt to £1000. This proposition, accompanied by a liberal offer, having been moved and seconded was put to the meeting, and carried with acclamation.

BARROWDEN. - The anniversary services connected with the ancient cause in this place, were held on the 29th and 30th of September. Appropriate and eloquent sermons were preached by the Rev. J. Wallis, president of the Baptist academy, Leicester. On Monday a public tea was provided in the school-rooms, which were tastefully decorated and liberally furnished with provisions by the ladies of the congregation. After the entertainment, several pleasing and animating addresses were delivered. At the close of these services it was found to the surprise of many that a sum not less than £55. 17s. had been collected. This more than twice exceeded the sum obtained on the previous year, and it is confidently expected that at the next anniversary the chapel debt, which has long been a heavy incumbrance, will be entirely removed.

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ILKESTON.-On Lord's-day, Oct. 13th, the second anniversary of the re-opening of this chapel was commemorated by two excellent sermons being preached by Mr. Owen, of Castle Donington. Collections, £5. 5s. On Monday evening a social tea-meeting was held, which was attended by the Ilkeston choral society, and several pieces of music were sung. It had been stated, that only £13. remained of the expence incurred by improving the chapel, and the propriety of its removal was urged upon the audience; but, on a debt of £50. being found in some "old dusty book," it was "thought scorn to lay hand upon the smaller debt. Mr. Owen and Mr. Moore, of Castle Donington, urged the people to sweep away the whole in another year. In imitation of the different classes in railway travelling, the various sums were engaged to be given, or collected, from £5., £3., £2., to 2s. 6d., amounting to £44. 10. The meeting was of an interesting character. Happy day! when every church and every christian shall obey the Divine command, "Owe no man any thing."

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SHARDLOW.-The anniversary sermons in this village were preached on Lord's day, Oct. 6th, by Mr. Peggs, of Ilkeston, from, "Go ye into the vineyard," &c., and, "My son, give me thine heart." Collections, £3. Os. 2d. It is hoped another year a tea meeting on the Monday evening will add to the interest and efficiency of the anniversary services. The debt on the chapel is still £80.

BARTON-IN-THE-BEANS. Anniversary of day school. Perhaps the oldest inhabitant in this village does not remember a more interesting day than Oct. 3rd, 1844. After singing and prayer, the children appointed for examination, arranged in classes on a platform below the pulpit, were examined in reading, mental arithmetic, geography, scripture history, &c., very much to the delight of the assembled audience. After tea had been taken by both the children and friends, they again assembled, when addresses were given, detailing the rise and progress of the school, its various claims to support and encouragement. blessing," our correspondent adds, "it would be to the rising race of the poor, if such schools were attached to all our chapels."

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BOSTON, Lincolnshire.-The anniversary services connected with this chapel, took place on Sep. 22nd and 23rd. On the 22nd, brother Burns, of London, and brother Mathews, preached, when the collections amounted to £32. On the Monday the annual tea-meeting was held, when about 600 sat down to tea. The meeting was addressed by brethren Burns, Mathews, Golsworthy, and Man, (Baptists,) and Flather, (Methodist;) and notes of apology were read from other minis

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ters who intended to present. Altogether, considering the holy feeling and gratitude excited, and the sum of money obtained, (between £50. and £60.) this is considered the best anniversary we have had.

BOURNE.-Interesting services were recently held at Bourne, on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the new chapel. Rev. W. Underwood, of London, preached in the morning of Lord's-day, Sep. 22nd, from Psalm xxvi. 8, and in the evening from Jer. li. 50, middle and last clause. Rev. T. Yates, of Fleet, preached in the afternoon, from Heb. xi. 16, first clause; and again on Monday evening, from Acts xxi. 13. Previous to the latter meeting, numerous friends assembled for tea in the old chapel, and enjoyed an agreeable interview. The sum of £48. 11s. 8d. was collected.

SMEETON.-On Lord's-day, Aug. 25th, two sermons were preached by Mr. J. Beales, of Leicester, in behalf of the Sabbath-school connected with that place. On Monday Aug. 26th, about 120 friends and teachers partook of tea, and addresses were delivered by brethren Cook, Sutton, Challaton, and W. Deacon. Our Sabbath-school is in a very flourishing state. G. H.

TICKNALL.-On Lord's-day, Sep. 22nd, 1844, two impressive sermons were preached in the Baptist chapel, Ticknall, by Mr. John Richardson, of Derby, formerly of Wirksworth, after which the sum of £6. Is. 1d. was collected, to assist the friends in paying off the entire debt on this place of worship. The friends of the Redeemer's cause here have for some time felt anxious to remove the chapel debt, and have been making a strenuous effort for this purpose during the past year. They are happy to state, that, with the collections on this occasion, they have enough, and to spare. With the surplus, the friends intend to make some repairs that are necessary to the chapel. On Monday afternoon, Sep. 23rd, there was a tea-meeting in the chapel, when about 100 sat down. At seven o'clock there was a meeting for prayer and thanksgiving to the Great Head of the church, that this branch of the church have been enabled to discharge all their responsibilities in connection with the chapel, and that it is now free from encumbrance. The meeting was well attended, and addresses were delivered by Mr. Stanion, our minister, and Mr. Wood, of Melbourne; also by Mr. T. Banton, Wesleyan, and J. Brooks, of Ticknall. This was an interesting opportunity. J. B.

BAPTISMS.

WOLVERHAMPTON.-The Lord continues to smile upon us as a church. On the first Sabbath in October, four more persons were added to us by baptism, one of whom was in

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from Mark i. 9, and then administered the sacred rite in the presence of a respectable and deeply affected assembly. Several more are asking the way to Zion, with their faces thitherward.

BIRMINGHAM.-On Lord's day, Oct. 6th, five persons were baptized by Rev. G. Cheatle, at Lombard-street chapel. Amongst these were a son, and a daughter, and daughter-in-law, of the pastor. We are happy

to state, that, notwithstanding the trials through which our brother has recently passed, the cause wears a decidedly improving aspect. A FRIEND.

LONDON, Praed Street.-Five persons were baptized by the pastor, Rev. W. Underwood, on Lord's day, Oct. 6th, after a sermon on baptism.

LYNDHURST, Hants.-Two persons were added to this church by baptism, on Lord'sday, Oct 6th, 1844.

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KIRKBY WOODHOUSE. On Lord's-day, Oct. 2nd, the ordinance of baptism was administered to five persons, three males and two females, at Kirkby lane end, when our respected minister, E. Stenson, late of Congleton, preached from Mark xvi. 15, 16. One or two of these converts present interesting evidence of the great power of divine grace. We have several inquirers, of whom we hope well. Since brother Stenson came amongst us, the cause of religion has advanced, and the congregations have increased, T. ELLIS.

NOTTINGHAM, Stoney Street-On Lord'sday, Oct. 6th, sixteen persons, one of whom was sixty-six years of age, were baptized and added to the church. Mr. Hugh Hunter preached, and Mr. James adminstered the sacred rite. The venerable senior pastor, Mr. Pickering, presided at the Lord's-table, but was so feeble and tremulous as not to be able to pour out the wine. The body of the spacious chapel was filled with communicants. It was a solemn and interesting

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LEICESTER, Dover Street. On Lord'sday, Oct. 6th, two young persons were baptized by Mr. Goadby, and added to the church. What rendered this baptism peculiary interesting, was the fact, that one of the candidates was the eldest son of the pastor, and the other, the grandson of the late Rev. J. Deacon. An affectionate discourse was delivered in the morning from 2 Tim. ii. 2, being the same that the pastor's own father took at his ordination charge. May they be "strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus!"

QUORNDON. On Lord's day morning, Oct. 6th, one male and three females were baptized at this place. Mr. Wallis, tutor of

the academy, preached from 1 Pet. iii. 21. In the afternoon Mr. Wallis gave the newly baptized the right hand of fellowship, in the name of the church, and administered the Lord's-supper. Truly, "it was good to be there."

STAMFORD, Lincolnshire. Mr. Mathews, of Boston, baptized on September the 25th, one person, and on the 26th, three persons, two of whom where acceptable local preachers among the Wesleyans. There are others who have offered themselves as candidates.

BOSTON, Lincolnshire.-The ordinance of baptism has been administered five times since June. During the past month Mr. Matthews has baptized five persons.

SHEFFIELD.-On Lord's day, September 8th, 1844, the infant cause at this important Home Mission station was further strengthened by the addition of six individuals, four of whom were baptized during the morning service, by the Rev. J. J. Owen, of Castle Donington, the other two having previously undergone the sacred rite. The services were very appropriate and encouraging.

QUENIBOROUGH AND THRUSSINGTON.-On Lord's day, October 13th, the ordinance of believers' baptism was administered to seven candidates in the Baptist chapel at Syston, which was lent to us for the occasion, four males and three females. Mr. Jones preached in the morning from Gal. iii 17. Mr. Hawley, from Leicester, administered the ordinance of baptism; in the afternoon preached at Queniborough and administered the Lord's supper. The newly baptized candidates were received into the church, by giving them the right hand of fellowship. It was a refreshing time.

ORDINATIONS, &c.

LONGFORD. Ordination of Rev. W. Chapman. The solemn and very delightful services connected with the ordination of Mr. W. Chapman to the pastoral office over the first General Baptist church, Longford, took place October 8th. Mr. F. Franklin, (P. B.) of Coventry, opened the meeting, after which Mr. I. Stubbins, missionary from India, read suitable portions of Scripture, and offered up the general prayer. Mr. J. Goadby, of Leicester, delivered a very argumentative and powerful introductory discourse on the nature and constitution of a christian church, from Rev. iii. 22; after which he proposed to the church and minister the usual questions, the answers to which were listened to with thrilling interest, many being deeply affected at the rehearsal of the way in which the Lord had led both minister and people. The designating prayer, by Mr. J. G. Fike, of Derby, was most solemn, deep, and comprehensive,

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and was accompanied by the imposition of hands. Mr. J. Stevenson, A. M., of London, gave an eloquent charge, from Acts xiv. 1. Dr. Hewlett, of Coventry, concluded with prayer. In the evening, Mr. J. Lewitt, of Coventry, engaged in prayer, after which, Mr. J. Wallis, tutor of the General Baptist college, addressed the people in a very appropriate discourse, from Luke iii. 10, "What shall we do then?" Mr. J Knight, of Wolvey, concluded with prayer the exercises of this interesting day. In the evening the chapel was filled, but in the morning it was crowded to excess, and, though the service continued four hours, scarcely an individual moved from his seat during the whole of the time. Nearly thirty accredited ministers of different denominations were present; and what added greatly to the interest of our meeting, was, that five of the senior students favored us with their company, three of whom, with Mr. Hudson, missionary to China, gave out the hymns. Long may this day be recollected as one of the most important connected with this little hill of Zion. May He that walketh amidst the golden candlesticks bless us with peace end prosperity, and grant that his servant, whom he hath sent among us, may be the honored instrument of turning many from darkness to light, from the power of satan to serve the living and true God.

"High heaven that heard the solemn vow,
That vow renew'd shall daily hear,
'Till in life's latest hour we bow,
And bless in death a bond so dear."
J. WRIGHT.

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FORMATION OF A NEW GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH IN BIRMINGHAM. - About months ago, a few of the members of the General Baptist church, Lombard Street, withdrew from their connection with that church; and as they could not conscien. tiously unite with the other religious denominations in the town, they entered into an engagement to form a separate church on General Baptist principles. Since that time, they have met for Divine worship in a schoolroom, and have conducted the services principally among themselves.

As the congregations and Sabbath-school continue to increase, and having a candidate for baptism, they were desirous of being organized as a christian church, and invited Mr. Barnes, of Austrey, and Mr. Staddon, of Burton-onTrent, to visit them for this purpose. On

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Wednesday evening, the 25th, ult.,-after a very appropriate address by Mr. Staddon, on the nature of a christian church, and the duties and privileges of its members; and on receiving a satisfactory statement as to their separation from Lombard Street, and their desire to be constituted a society on the principles of the christian religion, he gave to each the right hand of fellowship. After which, Mr. Barnes, who had spent the previous Sunday in Birmingham, delivered a short address, and administered the ordinance of the Lord's-supper. Birmingham, which is often denominated the midland metropolis, contains upwards of 200,000 inhabitants, with an increasing population, and has in it but one General Baptist chapel.

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ILKESTON BRITISH SCHOOLS.-On Monday, Oct. 7th, the erection of the schoolrooms, for the accommodation of the British schools recently established in this town, was commenced. The estimate for the building is £489., exclusive of the land. A liberal subscription has been commenced by the committee, and those friendly to the institution, which has been aided by subscriptions from W. Evans, Esq., M P., £20., and E. Strutt, Esq., M. P., £50. The government grant is £200. These schools, almost from their establishment, have been selfsupporting. The children are divided into three classes, as it respects payment of 2d., 3d., and 4d., per week. Two or three of a family pay a half-penny each less. The master and mistress have been sent to London, to the Borough Road schools; and the former receives one guinea per week, and the latter, who is a young female member, £30. per annum. These facts are mentioned to stimulate the friends of education in every town to commence these invaluable institutions.

KIRTON, Notts.-The resignation of Mr. Stubbings of his pastoral charge over this church, occasioned much grief. As a testimonial of their respect for his gratuitous labors, the members have commenced a subscription, for the purpose of tendering to him a suitable present. W. H.

IPSWICH.-Cannot the General Baptists have even yet a cause at Ipswich? We once had a church there. See G. B. His., Vol. II., p. 446. There is now a good chapel. seventy feet by forty-five, to be let for £30 per annum, and a steadfast brother on the spot who will give £20 per annum, towards assisting to make the attempt. Have we no zealous and devoted brethren who will come forward and assist?

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THE FREE-WILL-BAPTISTS, in America, have now 1201 churches; 797 ordained ministers; and 60,735 communicants.

Morning Star, Sep. 4th, 1844.

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