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her dismission from the tabernacle granted, and she entered on a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. A sermon was preached at the time of her interment, by her late minister, from Psalm lxxi. 7, a passage which she made choice of as descriptive of her own case.

MRS. CARTER GARRATT, the beloved wife of Mr. Garratt, Baptist minister, Crich, departed this life July 9th, 1844, aged thirty-six. She had the honor of being converted in early life, having been a member of the Church at Kirkby-Woodhouse and that at Crich, about eighteen years. She was a steady, humble, consistent, and persevering christian. She, to an eminent degree, adorned the doctrine of God her Saviour in all things. About the latter end of last year, consumption attacked her feeble frame; but her heart was fixed, trusting in the Lord. About the commencement of her affliction she told one of her sisters that she had not had a doubt of reaching heaven of a long time. "I have lived," she said, "near to God in my health, and He does not forsake me in my affliction. Glory be to Jesus: I shall soon be as the angels in heaven. I know in whom I have believed, and I am persuaded he is able to keep what I have committed unto him against that day.' 'I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them that love his appearing.' A few days before her end, she said to her husband, "I had such a vision last night, that did my very soul good. O how I long to be gone.

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And if thou call me down to dust, I know thy voice, I bless thy hand, And die in smiles at thy command.'” When the physician had given her up, and said, "Mrs. Garratt, I can do nothing for you, you must die;" she turned her heavenbeaming eyes to him, and said, "Sir, you do not alarm me; I have a better place to go to." Both saint and sinner envied her situation, and retired from her bed-room with the wish, Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like hers. She had previously made an agree ment with her husband, that when the power of utterance failed in death, she would give him a sign, if the Lord was precious to her. In her last convulsive moments, about an hour before her spirit took its flight to be with Jesus, which is far better, she gave her sign. Her remains were carried by the members of the church into Crich chapel, and the Rev. J. Burrows delivered an affecting address, and her re

mains were afterwards borne to KirkbyWoodhouse, and interred by the same minister, in the presence of a large concourse of weeping friends. On the Sabbath but one after, the Rev. R. Kenney, of Wirksworth, improved her death from Cor. v. 1; and the following Sabbath, brother Burrows improved it out of doors, at our branch, to a large congregation from Luke viii. 52. "I saw the black pall o'er her relics extended, I wept, but they were not the tear drops of woe; The prayer of my soul that in fervor ascended, Was, Lord, when thou callest, like her may I go."

MRS. MARTHA HOLBEMEY died at Gamston, August 2nd, 1844, aged 74. She was a stranger to saving grace until the year 1835, when, through attending the ministry of the word, she was brought to feel the burden of sin, and look to "the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." Having obtained "joy and peace through believing," she was led to offer herself to the church, and was cordially received July 17th, 1836. She has had to endure afflictions of a very painful kind, yet patience had its perfect work. She died in peace. Her interment took place on August 6th, and her funeral sermon was delivered August 11, from Isaiah xl. 2, "Her warfare is accomplished." Numbers attended to shew their respect to her.

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MARY MALTBY, widow, died Aug. 9th, 1844, aged 77. She had been a member of the General Baptist church, Broad-street, Nottingham, forty-seven years, being baptized by the Rev. Robert Smith in 1797. She had but a rough passage through life, and often with difficulty obtained support. partner was no friend to religion, and gave her a deal of trouble, and some of her children did not give their hearts to God, though it was her daily prayer; this was a source of un. easiness. She was what I may call an old fashioned General Baptist; she lived by faith on the Son of God, who died to redeem her precious soul. It was often a comfort to her, "that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners." "I can go to him," she would say, "as my Saviour, not as a saint, but as a poor helpless sinner. They talk about mormonites, and latter day saints, and second advent folks; I'll have nothing to do with any of them; my Saviour has supported me fifty years, and I know he will to the end." As she was wont to do, she went to lie down after dinner, and when they went to tell her tea was ready, she was dead! She was an humble, contented, thankful christian, did not murmur at every little disappointment. One day in conversation with her friend, she said," I have fought a good fight," which short sentence, Mr. Ferneyhough, her minister, made use of as the foundation

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for some remarks and improvement of her death. The 411th and 366th hymns she adopted as the language of her heart, and the expressions and sentiments she made her own, and they were sung on the occasion. She was most respected by those who knew her best, and was ever ready to render assistance to any in distress or affliction. Like

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the widow who cast two mites into the trea sury out of her penury, so she in this way did more than many a showy professor. But she has done what she could, and is we believe, a saint in heaven, ascribing salvation to God and the Lamb for ever and ever. J. SMITH.

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MIDLAND CONFERENCE.-This Conference assembled at Wimeswould, on Tuesday Sep. 17. The morning service was introduced with reading and prayer, by Mr, Peggs; and Mr. Smith, of Hinckley, preached an interesting discourse on the final triumphs of the gospel, from Isaiah xi. 9, "The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea." Mr. Hudson, missionary to China, closed the service with prayer.

The business of Conference commenced at half-past 2 o'clock; the minister of the chapel presiding. The reports from many of the churches were of a very encouraging character; 163 having been baptized and 112 being candidates for the sacred ordinance of believers' baptism.* Some very interesting tea meetings, for the reduction of chapel debts, have been recently held, particularly at Stoney Street, Nottingham. The doxology was sung, and Mr. Wigg, of Leicester, was requested to present the gratitude of the assembly to the Father of mercies and God of all grace.

A very favourable report was given from Wolverhampton by one of the brethren who has lately visited that populous part of the country. It is hoped that Mr. Derry will be able to accomplish the liberal intentions cherished by many towards this infant cause.t

The question proposed by the church at Broughton and Hose, relative to the validity of the baptism of the Campbellites in their neighbourhood, was deferred till next Conference.

The retirement of the churches constituting the Derbyshire Conference was reported; and the secretary of the Midland Conference

The following is our list taken at the time:Alfreton, no report; Ashby, ditto; Barton, ditto; Beeston, baptized 5; Belper, no report; Broughton and Hose, bap. 3, candidates 3; Burton, bap. 4, can. 5; Castle Donington, bap. 6, can. 6; Crich, no report; Derby, St. Mary's Gate, bap. 7, can. 10, Derby, Sacheverel Street, bap. 9, can. 5; Fleckney, &c., bap. 4; Hinckley, bap. 7; Hugglescote, no report; Ilkeston, bap, 2, can. 2; Kegworth, &c., bap. 2; Kirkby, no report; Knipton, ditto; Leake and Wimes would, bap. 20, can. 6; Leicester, Archdeacon Lane, no report; Ditto, Carley Street, bap. 3, can. 3; Ditto, Dover Street, bap. 11, can. 7; Friar Lane, bap. 4, can. 3; Longwhatton, can. 5; Loughborough, bap. 18, can. 9; Mansfield, bap. 7; Market Harborough, can. 4; Measham, can. 4; Melbourne, bap. 2; NorthampVOL. 6.-N. S.

having resigned his office, a vote of thanks was passed for his services, and Mr. Bott of Wimes would was appointed to the secretaryship.

In the evening Mr. Goadby read and prayed, and Mr. Ferneyhough preached an excellent discourse, from Mark ix. 23. "All things are possible to him that believeth."

The next conference is to be held at Loughboro, Dec. 31. Mr. Hudson to preach in the morning, on "The claims of China." J. PEGGS, Sec.

JUBILEE AT SUTTON BONINGTON.-Fifty years having passed away since our chapel was erected and set apart for the worship of God, we agreed to hold special services, and to improve the event by an effort to liquidate the debt remaining on the burial ground, which we purchased a few years back. In carrying out our intentions, brother Stanion delivered two sermons on Lord's. day, Sep. 8th; and on the following Tuesday, the Rev. J. Edwards, of Nottingham, preached in the morning. In the afternoon tea was provided by some of our generous friends, and in the evening a public meeting was held. The Rev. E. Stevenson occupied the chair, and suitable addresses were delivered by Messrs. Ball, Sheppard, Marshall, Bott, and Edwards, and the proceeds of our collections were highly satisfactory.

In taking a review of our history as a church, during the last half century, we are led to exclaim, "what hath God wrought!" Signs and wonders have been done by the name of the holy child Jesus, and we rejoice to believe that there are a considerable number

ton, no report; Nottingham, Broad Street, bap. 7, can. 4; Ditto, Stoney Street, bap. 14, can. 15; Queniborough, bap. 3; Quorndon, &c, can. 11; Rothley, bap. 2; Sheffield, bap. 4; Smalley, bap. 15; Sutton Bonington, bap. 4, can. 2; Thurlaston, no report; Wirksworth, ditto.-En.

We have received a note from brother Derry, in which he states that he has not received a quarter of the sum proposed. It is very desirable that the station should receive the proposed assistance, as our brother Shore, who is very useful there, is depending upon it for his subsistence. Any friend who is disposed to assist may forward his contributions to any of our ministers, for Mr. Derry.-ED.

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before the throne, of whom it will be said, that they were born here; and there are others now travelling towards the house not made with hands, who have frequently found this house of prayer to be a Bethel to their souls. At other times, however, the ways of Zion have mourned because few have attended her solemn feasts. A spirit, the very opposite to the spirit of the gospel, has prevailed, and during the last three or four years, we have sometimes thought that Ichabod has been written on our walls. At present appearances are more favourable, and we have some evidence that the gospel is preached with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven, and our prayer is, that this may be the time, yea, the set time, when the Lord shall favour Zion, and when his servants shall take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.

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NOTTINGHAM, Stoney Street Chapel.-The friends connected with this place of worship, have had one of the most interesting meetings which has ever taken place in connection with the General Baptist cause in Nottingham. The church appointed a large com. mittee of fifty persons to make arrangements for the meeting; when the committee met, it was agreed, that this should be the last an niversary for the removal of the debt which still remained on this spacious place of worship.

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The two pastors, Messrs. Pickering and Hunter, were requested to preach on the Lord's day, when collections should be made. It was also agreed that on Monday evening, Sep. 16th, there should be a tea meeting held in the body of the chapel; the ladies were requested to present their trays gratuitously, and after tea the committee proposed to raise whatever might be necessary remove at once, and for ever, the remainder of the debt. A floor was thrown over the pews in the body of the chapel, from end to end; tables were then placed thereon, flowers and evergreens adorned the pulpit, the lamps round the front of the gallery and the tea tables. Some entertained fears lest there should not be as many as would fill the tables; these fears were soon dispersed. The whole body of the chapel was completely filled, and many had to go into the gallery until the friends below had finished, when they exchanged places with each other. Forty two ladies had nobly responded to the call of the friends; and there they were, each at the head of her table, while in many in. stances, tables were twice supplied with christian friends who had come to be present at the last anniversary of Stoney Street chapel. It was very pleasing to see some from other branches of the church of Christ present, to share in the spiritual enjoyment of the evening. After tea Mr. Hunter gave out a hymn, and Mr. Pickering prayed-and

prayed with unusual energy. Mr. Thomas Carver was then called to the chair. The chairman occupied the clerk's desk; on either hand were the singers, whose sweet and sacred harmony added greatly to the interest of the meeting. The chairman said, "That he had taken a great interest in the enlargement of this place of worship, and he rejoiced to see it so well filled; he believed it was the intention of the meeting to clear the chapel of debt that evening; it had been enlarged," he said, "at an expence of sixteen hundred pounds, just ten years ago, and this sum had been reduced to one hundred guineas." At this period of the meeting, the secretary, Mr. Taylor, brought in the account and handed it to the chairman, when after reading over a few items, he seemed quite confounded; the fact was, that instead of having to make up any part of the amount after tea, it was found, that the weekly subscriptions, the collections on the Sabbath, and the product of the tea, amounted to two guineas more than paid the whole of the debt. The whole assembly stood and sung,

"Praise God from whom all blessings flow," &c. The meeting was then addressed by brethren Pickering, Hunter, Jones, (student,) Elsey, Stevenson, James, Roberts, Booker, Kerry, and Hodges. Reference was made to the erection of another house for God, in this large and populous town. Several sums were mentioned, if such a project should be taken up. The chairman and others said that whenever such an undertaking was thought necessary, they would cheerfully cooperate with the church in raising another sanctuary, where the gospel might be preached to hundreds now perishing in their sins. Votes of thanks were passed to the collectors, the committee, and to the forty-two ladies who had generously come forward to assist in this good work. A vote of thanks was moved and seconded by the pastors, to the chairman, who delivered a very touching and interesting address. Africa," was then sung by the singers, and the benediction was pronounced by Mr. Hunter. There is no boasting here; all is of God; our property, health, comfort, are all from him. Christ is all and in all; the Alpha, and the Omega, the channel through which every blessing flows from God to man. "Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." A FRIEND.

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LEAKE.-On Lord's-day, Sep. 15th, two sermons were delivered in this place, by the Rev. J. Goadby of Leicester, when collections were made towards the liquidation of the chapel debt. The chapel was rebuilt in 1838, and the remaining debt was about

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£250. On Monday evening, a delightful tea meeting was held, when it was found that the collecting cards and tea, produced about £43. This meeting was addressed by the Revds. E. Bott and J. Goadby, and Messrs. Osborne and Marshall. It was proposed at the meeting that during the next year, the debt should be reduced to £100; though some thought it would be better to discharge the whole debt. Several sums were promised, and it may be hoped that the most sanguine expectations will be realized.

LONGFORD, Union Place.- August 26th, 1844, we held our anniversary tea meeting for the liquidation of the chapel debt, which was well attended. The friends, with few exceptions, brought into the treasury the donations promised, and we have now in hand upwards of £58. towards this object. The singers, with several ministers and friends, interested and edified the audience on this occasion, and we were greatly encouraged.

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FLECKNEY.-On Lord's day morning, Sep. 8th, 1844. The ordinance of believers' baptism was administered to three young females, by W. D. Smith, of Leicester. Three excellent sermons were preached in our chapel; brother Hawley, of Leicester, preached in the morning, from Acts ii. 38; and in the evening, from Rom. v. 11; and brother Smith in the afternoon, from 1 Cor. xv. 58. This was a day of feasting and of good things. G. COLTMAN.

DERBY, Sacheverel Street.-We had a baptism on Aug. 25th, of nine persons, five of them have joined us from the Methodists, and this latter circumstance created great interest; the chapel was densely crowded. 500 tracts were distributed at the doors. Mr. A. Smith preached and baptized, and in the afternoon received the candidates into the church, and Mr. Carey Pike, of Wisbech, adminstered the Lord's-supper.

WOLVERHAMPTON. On Lord's-day, Sep. 1st, four persons were baptized and added to our church; one of these had been clerk in one of he churches in this town for eight years. It's with pleasure we state that our congregation have so much increased, that we can scarcey accommodate the people.

RETFORD. Lord's-day, Aug. 18th, 1844, four persons were baptized by Mr. Fogg, after a sermon rom Mark xi. 28. In the

afternoon it was pleasing to see so many around the Lord's table, the greater part of whom had been aded to the church within the last nine years We have established class meetings, and lected nine persons as leaders, and hope that ood will result.

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SMALLEY,-On Lord's-day, September 8th, 1844, the ordinance of believers' baptism was administered to fifteen persons, by brother W. Fogg, of Retford, Nottinghamshire, six females, and nine males; five males and two females, were formerly scholars. There were from fifteen to sixteen hundreds of well behaved spectators; in the afternoon the chapel was crowded to excess. We have a number of hopeful inquirers, who will follow the Redeemer in the same divine ordinance in a very short time. A. W.

Another correspondent adds, "Happy the minister," referring to the late Mr. Wilders, "whose last days are his best days."

BURTON-ON-TRENT.-On Lord's day, Sepember 1st, after a sermon from Jeremiah, xlii. 6, four candidates were baptized in the presence of a very crowded congregation; on the same day they were admitted to the table of the Lord, and the fellowship of the church. We have five others waiting to follow their example.

MAGDALEN.-On Lord's-day, July 21st, 1844, the ordinance of believers' baptism was administered to seven persons, five males, and two females, in brother North's pond, after a very appropriate sermon, delivered by our esteemed minister, Mr. Smith, at the water's edge, to between four and five hundred attentive hearers.

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LONGFORD, Union Place.-Sep. 1st, 1844, by the teachers' request, Mr. Shaw, our minister, delivered an address to the children of our Sabbath-school, and presented twelve of the scholars with beautiful copies of the holy scriptures: another copy was sent to a scholar who has left the village. Believing we have found "a more excellent way,' these scholars are not dismissed, but having been the full time appointed for them in the school, they are formed into a senior class, that they may be ready to teach others when called for. Two of them are members of the church, and three more are inquirers. This is encouragment for Sunday-school teachers.

REV. T. EWEN, OF MARCH.-A correspondent at Magdalen writes,-I am sorry to say our esteemed friend and pastor, Mr. Ewen, has been obliged to decline labouring amongst us on account of extreme feebleness, and old age, and is now expecting and waiting for his change, in the enjoyment of the consolations of that gospel, he has so often and so faithfully made known to others.

COVENTRY.-A very interesting and delightful tea meeting was held in Saint Mary's Hall, in this city, on Monday, Sep. 9th, the object of which was to welcome Mr. J. Lewitt (late of Leicester college) on his commencing

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his ministerial labors in the sembling in White Friar's Lane. About 350 individuals, many of whom were connected with other churches in the town, partook of the refreshing beverage, the trays, for the most part, being gratuitously provided by the members of the church and congregation. After tea, the Rev. W. Chapman, of Longford, was called upon to preside, and, in a very appropriate speech, introduced Mr. Lewitt to the meeting, and expressed the warmest wishes for his happiness and prosperity, sentiments which were most cordially and heartily responded to by all who were present. Mr. Lewitt then being called upon, alluded to the movements of Providence in directing his steps to Coventry; explained and defended the principles of dissent and expressed a desire to cherish the warmest sympathy towards all the other denominations of christians in the town, and to co-operate with them in diffusing the blessings of our common christianity. Other suitable and encouraging addresses were delivered by the Rev. E. H. Delf, (Independent) Mr. Weighem, and Mr. Jerard, Junr. It was truly gratifying to witness the oneness of feeling which seemed to pervade the whole assembly; and the sympathy and interest which were manifested by the friends gen. erally towards this long drooping interest augur favorably for its success, and give us reason to indulge the hope that the cloud which has for so long a period been hanging over it is passing away, and that brighter and happier days are beginning to dawn. Not the least encouraging feature connected with this meeting was a proposition made by one of the speakers, not connected with the cause, to make an effort to reduce the heavy debt remaining on thechapel.

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ecclesiastical business, he was about to return homeward on August 16. He reached the quay at Liverpool, whence he was to take the steamer to Belfast, a considerable period before the hour of sailing; and, while walking leisurely upon the wharf, he pulled out his watch to ascertain how long time would elapse before the vessel would leave the harbour. While in the act of looking at the time-piece, he unconsciously approached too near the edge, and, in an instant, was precipitated into the tide. The fall to the water was about nine feet, while the depth of the liquid element was twenty-five feet more. No sooner, however, had he sunk than a small boat from the quay was pushed off, and immediately on his rising to the surface he was placed in it. His arm, which had been dislocated at the shoulder, was speedily adjusted, and the injury sustained did not appear so great as to forbid his being conveyed to his berth in the Falcon, then about to sail. The passage was unusually long, extending to about twenty-four hours; and, although every attention was paid to him while on board, it was found, on his arrival in Belfast, that he was in a state of extreme debility, although it was not conceived of danger. He was removed to the residence of the Rev. Mr. Wilson, Baptist minister, where he remained till his decease. He had not been long there when symptoms of congestion of blood upon the lungs presented themselves; but, under the judicious treatment of Drs. Moffatt and Purdon, joined by his son, Dr. Carson of Colerain, it was expected that the attack would be arrested. On Friday evening, however, an unfavourable change presented itself, and, on the morning of Saturday, he breathed his last. He retained the full vigour of his mental faculties throughout his illness, and evinced the greatest calmness and composure under the visitation. He was in the 65th year of his age.

Of Dr. Carson's character and labors oone who were acquainted with him can spak in any other terms than those of the lighest admiration. Ever since the period (we believe of 1801) when, from the purest motives, and in obedience to the dictates of conscience, he felt constrained to abandon the ommunion of the Synod of Ulster, then in a state of grievous declension, he maintained the posi tion of one of the ablest of ourmodern theologians. His works upon the subject of christian baptism are regarded as te ablest in defence of the views which he spoused-views to the adoption of which he may have, perhaps, been led by the laxity wiich too generally prevailed in regard to th administration of that important ordinance. Although, however, he devoted a considerab) portion of his time and talents to this sbject, he took a lively interest in the affairs the universal church.

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