attended the Spafields chapel burying|trials, however, are ended, and hers, ground, and buried, as himself calcu- we have the satisfaction to state, much lated, more than twenty thousand corpses. alleviated. Thus “God tempers the He also preached statedly, but gratui- wind to the shorn lamb." tously, (as most of his labours were) a In his last illness no danger was apThursday evening lecture at Clerken-prehended for several days; his mind well workhouse, where he has some-was, however, serious and composed, times had a congregation of three hun-but with a becoming sense of his own dred persons, besides those whom he deficiencies, and deeply lamenting he visited at their bedsides. had not made it his more uniform study

Though Mr. Pattenden made no pre- to serve and please God; and while he tensions to literature, he knew how expressed a steady attachment to the "to speak a word in season to him that religious principles he had long prois weary," and was often heard with fessed, he declared his sincere affecpleasure by judicious Christians. Lat- tion to all who "love our Lord Jesus terly, however, his infirmities rapidly in sincerity." He received with gratiincreased, and his domestic trials over-tude the repeated visits of his pastor whelmed him, insomuch that he was and Christian friends, and while his obliged to give up most of his ministe- mind retained its powers, united earrial engagements, though to the last he nestly in their petitions on his behalf. was ready to visit and instruct the sick While he was able to speak, his lanpoor. guage was, not indeed that of extacy or About seven years since he joined triumph, but that of humble hope and the church in Eagle-street, under the confidence in the Redeemer. During pastoral care of Mr. Ivimey, where, as the last few days, however, his disorder already mentioned, he was baptized totally disabled him for conversation: many years before. Here he was con- but he died in peace"he rests sidered a useful and ornamental mem-from his labours, and his works do folber, and, as stated by Mr. I. in his low him." funeral sermon, was greatly respected and beloved.

His remains were interred under the meeting house in Little Wild-street, In early life Mr. P. married a widow many of his old friends attending to lady of the same religious and kind express the last tribute of respect for disposition with himself, by whom he his memory. His pastor preached the had two daughters, one of whom has next Lord's day morning at Eagle-street been the subject of great afflictions, meeting, from Acts. xi. 24. "For he and it may be truly said, that "in all was a good man." her afflictions he was afflicted." His

J. WILLIAMS.

INTELLIGENCE.

FOREIGN.

AMERICA.

SABBATARIAN BAPTISTS.

The Minutes of the Seventh Day Baptist

Middlesex County, N. I. October, 1828. To which are added, the proceedings of their Missionary Board, and the constitution and minutes of the American Seventh Day Baptist Missionary Society

The conference convened October 2d, General Conference, held in Piscatawney, when an introductory discourse was delivered

by Brother Matthew Stillman, from Isaiah | Brother William B. Maxson in case of xxxv. 5 and 6. failure.

Letters were received from the church of Bolivar and Pembroke, which have been recently organized, requesting to be admit-mission of half an hour brother W. B. ted into this General Conference. After an exhibition of their doctrinal sentiments, it was resolved, that they be received as members of the Conference.

Died, on the 22d ult. Mrs. Ivimey, Resolved, that Brethren Lewis, Tits- wife of the Rev. Joseph Ivimey, pastor of worth, Charles Davis, Joshua B. Maxon, the Baptist church in Eagle-street, Red J. D. Babcock, and Andrew Babcock, be a Lion-square. For more than twenty-one Committee to meet the Agents of this Con-years she had been the faithful and affecference for the Philadelphia Lot, to receive their Report, and present it to the Conference, during its present session.

Died, on Thursday, the 4th of December, 1828, aged 63, the Rev. Abraham Webster, who had been upwards of forty years a zealous and faithful minister of the Gospel, and many years pastor of the Baptist church at Pole Moor, near Huddersfield, Yorkshire. His death is much lamented by his aged widow, five children, and a numerous congregation.

Died, on Thursday, Nov. 27, aged 47 years, the Rev. Robert Fry, pastor of the Baptist Church at Hatch, Somersetshire.

He was interred in the vestry on Friday, the 5th of December; the Rev. R. Horsey conducted the solemn services; the Rev. J. Baynes preached the funeral sermon from 2 Cor. xiii. 11. This text was chosen by the deceased, as expressive of his ardent desire for the peace and prosperity of the people among whom, with piety, affection, and zeal, he had laboured for thirteen years. Every mark of attachment was manifested by the church, congregation, and neighbourhood.

ASSOCIATION.

WESTERN DISTRICT.

continued till after five o'clock in the afternoon, the interest being fully sustained throughout. The accompanying resolutions were adopted unanimously.

1. That it appears highly desirable to the convened Ministers and Deacons to appoint a day for solemn bumiliation and prayer for the revival of religion in their district.

2. That they are of opinion that Friday the 17th of April next, (Good Friday) will be a suitable day for the purpose, and that they solemnly pledge themselves, on behalf of the Churches they represent, by divine permission, to observe it, and that they affectionately entreat each Church in the Association to unite with them by setting apart that day for the purpose of special prayer, for the extensive effusion of the Holy Spirit.

3. That considering the great importance of this subject being constantly regarded by all the Churches, they agree further, to hold a Monthly meeting for prayer for this especial object on the third Monday evening in every month, a measure in which they earnestly hope each church will also concur.

4. That the Meeting recommend the members of their several Churches and congregations, to devote the early part of the. morning of Good Friday to private and family devotion: to assemble at their own places of worship for public prayer in the forenoon at half past ten, and in the afternoon at half past two o'clock; and to hold a further meeting in the evening at half past six. The order of the evening services to be determined on by the respective Pastors and Churches, and that, where local circumstances will admit of it, the union of Christians of other denominations in these exer

Pursuant to public notice, a Special Meeting of the Ministers and Deacons of the Baptist Churches composing the Association for part of the Western District, was held at Taunton, Jan. 14th, 1829, for the purpose of deliberating on the best means of promoting a general revival of religion in their respective Societies and neighbourhoods. The object of the meeting had excited great interest in the minds of the brethren, many of whom expressed the de-cises be earnestly recommended. light with which they had anticipated it. Nor did they fail to realize their pleasurable anticipations. A more interesting and devotional opportunity was perhaps, never enjoyed in this district. Deep solemnity, Christian harmony, and eminent spirituality pervaded the meeting, while the genial glow of holy love appeared to warm every heart, and to diffuse its benign influences through.

out the whole services.

The

George Stevenson, Esq. of Taunton was invited to preside on the occasion, who obligingly complied with the request. deliberations and discussions of the business meetings were intermingled with repeated prayers and occasional singings, by which means a uniform and elevated spirit of devotion most delightfully characterized the engagements of the day. The meeting commenced shortly after 11 A.M. and with the exception of one hour's adjournment was

5. That the above resolutions be signed by the Chairman, printed, and a copy of them sent to every Minister in the Association, and that a copy be also forwarded to the Editors of the Baptist Magazine and New Baptist Miscellany, with a special request for their early insertion.

A public service was held in the evening at Silver Street Chapel. The brethren Chapman and Sharpe led the devotions; brother Crook preached from Psalm li. 18. and brother Thomas concluded in prayer.

It is worthy of remark, that on the evening of this day, according to the suggestion of the Association Committee. Special prayer meetings were held throughout the district, so that the associated churches and congregations generally, were at their respective places of worship, engaged at the same time in united prayer for the down-pouring of the Holy Spirit.

FEBRUARY, 1829.

THE Baptist Irish Society was founded, and has been conducted, upon a conviction of the certainty that the reading of the Bible and the preaching of the Gospel, would prove alone sufficient means for the complete reformation of Ireland, and her spiritual emancipation from the galling yoke of popery. It is hoped that much has been effected towards the attainment of this object, both in Munster and Connaught. The importance which the Court of Rome has always attached to Ireland is well known. How the Reformation which was begun there in the reign of Henry VIII. was received by the Pope and his Cardinals, the following letter, found in the "Harleian Miscellany," will shew. It is not improbable but the entire reformation of Ireland might greatly hasten, and probably accomplish, the total destruction of the Antichristian state. We know that the angel who is to fly through the midst of heaven, preaching the everlasting Gospel, &c. will be followed by another angel, saying, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen!"

The following is the letter found by the Archbishop of Dublin upon the person of Thady O'Brian, a Franciscan Friar, who had brought it from Rome:

"MY SON O'NEAL,

"Thou and thy fathers were all along faithful to the mother church of Rome. His Holiness Paul, now Pope, and the council of the holy fathers there, have lately found out a prophecy there remaining, of one St. Lacranianus, an Irish bishop of Cashel, wherein he saith, That the mother church in Rome falleth when in Ireland the Catholic faith is overcome; therefore, for the glory of the mother church, the honour of St. Peter, and your own secureness, suppress heresy and his Holiness's enemies; for when the Roman faith there perisheth, the see of Rome falleth also therefore the council of cardinals have thought fit to encourage your country of Ireland as a sacred island; being certified whilst the mother church hath a son of worth as yourself, and of those that shall succour you and join therein, that she will never fall, but have more or less a holding in Britain, in spite of fate. Thus having obeyed the order of the most sacred council, we recommend your princely person to the Holy Trinity, of the blessed Virgin, of St. Peter, St. Paul, and all the holy host of heaven. Amen.

"EPISCOPUS METENSIS.

It is with real pain the gratuitous Secretaries have to state, that at the last meeting of the Committee, from the difficulty they find to get the money to meet the Treasurer's acceptances, a Sub-committee was appointed to ascertain what measures can be adopted for reducing the expenditure of the Society; which can only be effected by the reduction of the Schools or the Readers of the Irish Scriptures.

* Historical Collections of the Church of Ireland, vol. v. 595–606.

From the Rev. J. P. Briscoe to the Rev. J. trust my accounts will be found correct. I West.

Ballina, Dec. 20, 1828.

MY DEAR SIR, I send you my returns, &c. at last. It is with difficulty 1 do so now. I am very ill, and have been so for some weeks past. I scarcely know what I have written, but I

got out of any bed this morning to forward my packet. I thought to write to the Committee, but my strength is not sufficient. Thank them for me, and tell them I hope to be able to write soon. My illness is occasioned by the severe rains I encountered in my last inspections.

G

J. P. BRISCOE.

From the Rev. J. Wilson to the Secretaries. | am sure if you saw my heart you would

From the Rev. Wm. Thomas to the Rev. J. nation of entirely devoting myself to the