into one of their schools in Yorkshire. This proposal was kindly complied with, and no time was lost in conveying them to Mirfield, about five miles from Huddersfield, and nine from Fulnec, where there is a small settlement of the brethren, and a boarding-school for boys. They were most affectionately received at Fulnec, where they arrived with brother Latrobe, August 27, 1802, and after being detained about ten days they were taken to Mirfield. Their mild disposition and orderly behaviour was the more agreeable the less it was expected, and indeed, in outward morality, these unenlightened heathens put numbers of christians so called to shame. Their attention to the works of art, with which that part of Yorkshire abounds, was great, and they rema: ked on every thing they saw with much shrewdness and good seuse. From the first hour of their arrival they seemed at home. Ꭺ regulation had been made suitable to their circumstances; and, besides the usual opportunity of attending the hoarding-school, a single brother, (William Downs,) was appointed to be their overseer, to walk out with them, and to superintend their general conduct. They attended the school without compulsion, and were pleased with the company of their school-fellows. They likewise returned the faithful attention and unfeigned love, shewn to them by brother Downs, with reciprocal esteem and affection, and were easily led by gentle means, seldom requiring reproof. It had been resolved to use no kind of compulsion whatever in making them attend the daily service in the chapel, but only to explain to them the design and benefit of it. In the beginning the idea of going to church seemned unpleasant to thein, especially to Oley, but they liked to hear the singing of the congregation, and the sound of the organ, which brought them frequently to the chapel. After some time, however, they asked leave to attend constantly, and secmed to do it with plea sure. They familiarly associated both with the boys of the school, and with the teachers and other brethren. Between Mydo and one of the boarders, Master James Wier, a real friendship appears to have subsisted, which proved of great benetit to him. Him be understood better than others, learned chiefly from him to read and comprehend the sense of the ten commandments, and profited by his conversation. By degrees Mydo laid aside all reserve, and would freely open his mind to brother Downs, who thereby gained frequent opportunities of directing him unto Jesus, as the Redeemer of mankind. Oley was naturally more reserved. * Whenever any of the wicked and superstitious customs of their countrymen were alluded to, they always expressed their dislike of them, and seemed so much ashamed of the sinful practices of Otaheite, that they showed an aversion to enter upon the subject; neither were they willing to gratify the curiosity of some neighbours, who, naturally enough, wished to see a specimen of Otahcitean diversions. With respect to learning, they did not make such progress as could have been wished, owing chiefly to a want of perseverance, a consequence of the uncontrouled state in which the heathens grow up, and lately, to increasing weakness and ill health. Yet they had learnt to read and write a little, and to copy a letter. Soon after their arrival they took the measles. However it pleased God to bless the means used for their recovery. Mydo bore this affliction with great patience and fortitude. On this occasion, the first clear evidence of the influence of the Spirit of God on his heart was discovered. He had frequently before expressed his dread of death, and was then directed to turn in faith to Jesus, who, by his death on the cross for us, had taken away the bitterness of death from all believers, and made our departure out of this world the means of our obtaining eternal happiness and glory. Now he declared, that he was no longer afraid to die, but was resigned to the will of God; and, on his recovery, he, of his own accord, ascribed his cure, not to the physician, but to the power and help of God. Both of them being of a willing and ge nerous disposition, they were always ready to offer their services in the family, and never failed to execute what was committed to them with intelligence and tide. lity. In conversation they never transgressed the rules of decency, sobriety, and good manners, and shewed great civility and submission in their whole behaviour. To convince heathens of such inoffensive and sober manners, that they, with the rest of mankind, are sinners, and that without faith in a crucified Saviour, they must abide under the wrath of God is surely the work of the Holy Ghost alone. Can, therefore, any doubt, that a genuine work of grace had commenced in the hearts of these youths when they not only took no credit to themselves on account of their good behaviour, but were even by degrees, (Mydo first, and Oley some time after) led to feel and own themselves sinners? Then, first, the doctrine of salvation, through the merits of Jesus Christ, became truly welcome to them; and, imperfect as their declarations were on this subject, they furnish convincing evidence that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, they had been made effectually to comprehend its import. A real love to our Saviour and his people also appeared in them, and Mydo even spoke with pleasure of returning to his native country and becoming a Missionary. Brother Downs in conversing with them never entered into long arguments to prove the truths of christianity, but took occasion from any thing that offered to direct their minds, in simple language, to consider the immortality of their souls; the state of man after death, when every one should receive according to the deeds done in body; the utter inability of mankind to deliver themselves from the power of sin and the devil; the love of God to falien and rebellious sinners, and the means of redemption through faith in a crucified Saviour, and in his all-sufficient atonement, &c. These conversations, through the divine blessing, generally left an abiding impression on their minds. One morning, Mydo addresse biother Downs to this elfect, in his own peculiar manner: "You told me, that my soul could not die, and I have been thinking about it, Last night my body lay on that bed, but I knew nothing of it, for my soul was very far off. My soul was in Otaheite. I am sure I saw my mother and my friends, aud I saw the trees and dwellings, as I left them: I spoke to the people and they spoke to me; and yet my body was lying still in this rooin all the while. In the morning I was come again into my body, and was at Mirfield, and Otaheite was a great many miles off. Now I understand what you say about my body being put in to the earth, and my soul being somewhere else, and I wish to know where it will be then when it can no more return to my body." After some time Mydo frequently expressed a wish to be baptized; and, as it was of consequence to know whether he had a real desire to be washed from sin in the blood of Jesus, and to devote himself wholly unto him, or merely wished to be called a christian, the brethren, and partieularly brother Okeley, endeavoured to infor him of the real intent of this sacred ordinance. He took occasion to ask him, whether he truly considered himself as a sinner before God, who could not be saved from sin and its curse, but by the grace end power of God alone? to which, in a spirit of unfeigned humility, he gave very satisfactory answers. He was asked, whether he believed that Jesus Christ was the only Saviour, and his Lord and God, who, out of love to him had become a man, shed his blood, and died, to redeem him? He answered that he believed it sincerely, adding, that he had long had that conviction. He afterwards grew more earnest in his applications for baptism, and listened with eagerness to the instructions given him; although he did not fully understand them. For a long time past he never went to bed before he had devoutly repeated the Lord's Prayer, and he was even overheard praying in private in his own way. About Midsummer Oley being taken ill was removed to Fulnec for the sake of me. dical advice; and as it appeared possible that his illness might prove fatal, Mydo was sent for to see him. On this occasion he shewed the most earnest desire that Oley might be converted; for, at that time, Oley was not only indifferent about his eternal concerns, but even discovered some displeasure when exhorted to turn to God, and seek pardon and peace through the blood of Jesus. Mydo expressed his uneasiness about him, and appeared deeply interested in his spiritual welfare. Soon after, it pleased the Lord to create in Oley also an earnest desire to be saved. From the beginning Oley distinguished himself from his companion, by being more conversible upon ordinary topics. He had likewise more dignity in his external appearance and manner, and more order, regularity, and neatness, in his dealings. On the other hand, he had an air of haughtiness in his conduct, and, notwithstanding his dependant situation, would sometimes shew a spirit that could ill brook submission: these remarks will shew more clearly the contrast between his na turally unbroken disposition, and the mildness and gentleness which afterwards appeared in him. When he was taken ill, and had every symptom of a consumption, many attempts were made to open his mind to divine truths seemingly without effect. But one evening, when Dr. Okely was endeavouring to lead him to some idea of his sinfulness, he owned, with much contrition, that he had often been proud and cross. This indication of a sense of sinfulness, was afterwards increased to a real self-abhorrence on account of his sins. In June an alarming swelling appeared on Mydo's right breast, which afterwards gathered to an abscess, and breaking, left an open sore which would not heal, notwithstanding the daily attendance of brother Waiblinger, physician of Fulnec, who took him to his own house that he might be able himself to afford him constant aid and alleviation. Perceiving that the abscess would not heal, he grew very thoughtful, and was at times low spirited. He appeared much disturbed by the thoughts of his giving trouble and being disagreeable, on account of the consequences of such an illness. He, however, sometimes attended at the chapel, and on the 29th of August was present at a meeting of the single brethren, when his devout demeanour, and fixed attention to what was said, was noticed with much edification by many. Some days after brother Latrobe, who had first brought them to Yorkshire, came to Fulnec; Mydo rejoiced much at this, and spoke to him with much freedom of his present situation. Brother Latrobe endeavoured to remove his fears about giving trouble, and to raise his mind to a cons deration of the happiness of those who believe in Jesus, and receive every thing as from his hands, and meant for their everlasting good. He exhorted him to look anto bis Saviour that, through faith in his blood, he might obtain the forgiveness of his sins and eternal life; thus he would be able cheerfully to resign himself to the Lord's will. His complaint increasing, weakened him at last so much that, at times, his reason seemed to be affected. On the Sth of September he was brought home to Mirfield, and performed the journey tolerably well; but he grew weaker every day, and was himself aware that his dissolution was at hand. Oley was at the same time rapidly declining, and had an incessant cough. On the report of their illness, the directors of the London Missionary Soicety had resolved, if possible, to send him and Mydo back to Otaheite. The idea of seeing their relations and friends seemed to excite in both a wish to set out on the journey; but they readily admitted the impossibility of doing it for the present, and soon gave up all thoughts of it. Mydo said he was only desirous once more to see his mother and sister; but Master Wier asking him, whether he really wished to go to Otaheite? his answer was, "Just as my Saviour pleases." On his return to Mirfield, he even expressed a wish that no steps might be taken to remove him, of which he was assured. To his nurse he said one morning that he felt himself an useless and troublesome being, and always showed the utmost gratitude for the care bestowed on him. His humility and thankfulness were edifying to all. When his disorder rendered him almost incapable of speaking he would greet his friends, and answer their inquiries concerning bis willingness to depart, his love to God, &c. with smiles; which many who conversed with him termed heavenly. Amidst all his weakness, however, it was evident that God was preparing him for a happy exit out of this evil world. On Thursday morning, the 22d of September, it appeared that he was hastening towards his dissolution; and the ministers of the Yorkshire congregations, then assembled in conference at Mirfield, resolved that he should be baptized on the same day; accordingly an arrangement was made in the chapel, to which he was brought in his bed, to give every one an opportunity of seeing so solemn a transaction. After a hymn had been sung, and a short address made to the congregation by brother Benade, bishop of Fulnec; and after a prayer for the divine blessing, and a declaration of the faith of the candidate, Mydo was baptized, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, and called Christian. The blessing of the Lord was then pronounced over him. Words cannot express what was felt by the congregation. Although he had groaned much before, and appeared to be in pain, yet he lay quite still during the transaction, and gave tokens of attention to the service. When brought back to his apartment, he fell again into slight convulsions, in which he remained until near four o'clock in the morning of the twenty-third, when all pain seemed to forsake him. After breathing gently for half an hour, his soul took its flight to heaven. Oley, though very weak, was present at the baptism, and much affected; after which he earnestly repeated his wish to be baptized. This favour was conferred on him also, on the Sunday following, September 25; and in the afternoon we met to inter the remains of Christian. Brother Latrobe spoke to a crowded and attentive auditory from Ps. cxvii. 1. and lxxii. 3. Oley's complaint was a consumption, the foundation of which was certainly laid, before he came to Mirfield. When he first began to grow worse he was rather peevish, especially in his conversation with Mydo, whom he would sometimes upbraid with the trouble he gave to those about him, hinting that nobody would have troubled himself about him at all in Otaheite. This proceeded partly from a notion that he was above him in rank; but the brethren informed him, that as God is no respecter of persons, but extends his mercy to all who stand in need of it, so also we should show kindness to each other, without any regard to what might be thought their due among their former connexions; to which he submitted. Mydo's illness, when it took a more serious turn, seemed to work much on Oley's mind, and to render him thoughtful; so that whenever the love of God in Christ Jesus was spoken of, or our departure out of this life, he was much moved. He was baptized on Sunday the 25th, as above related. The service was nearly the same as on the occasion of Mydo's baptism, except that Oley was able to walk into the chapel. As, however, he was very weak, brother Benade did not use the whole li turgy. On putting the question to him, "Dost thou desire to be delivered from the power of sin and Satan, and to be received into the fellowship of Jesus Christ, and of those who believe in him by holy baptism? he answered, "Yes, certainly I do?" with such fervency, that it drew tears from the eyes of all who heard him. He was then baptized in the name of the Fa ther, Son, and Holy Ghost, and called Joseph, after Mr. Hardcastle. While Christian lay in his coffin Joseph desired to see him, and far from expressing the horror he used to do at the idea of death, he stood with a pensive and placid countenance, contemplating the corpse. Just before the funeral he desired once more to be led into the room where he lay, and after looking at him for a few miButes, retired to his chamber, expressing his hope that he should likewise soon depart to our Saviour in peace. He now began to decline in strength very rapidly, and a few days after his baptism appeared so near his end, that Dr. Okely, who was sent for, commended his departing soul to God in fervent prayer. During the time which elapsed between his baptism and death, his patience and serenity of mind afforded edification to all who saw bim; and his amiable and humble gratitude for the least service done to him was peculiarly striking. He departed this life in a gentle manner, in the night between the thirteenth and fourteenth of October. DEATHS. Jan. 26. At Mackery End, Hertfordshire, aged eighty-three, THOMAS HAWKINS, Esq. Feb. 3. In consequence of the rupture of a blood-vessel, the Reverend H. C. MASON, M. A. Rector of St. Mary, Bermondsey, and Chaplain to Lord Onslow. Feb. 7. In the eighty-sixth year of his age, THOMAS CHAPMAN, Esq. of Spratton, Northamptonshire. Feb. 9. In Somerset-street, aged seventy-six, after an illness of near three years continuance, the Honourable Mrs. ROTHE, widow of the late Count de Rothe, Lieutenant-general in the service of his Most Christian Majesty. A few days ago, Mr. JOHN MELLER, of Lane End, in Staffordshire, aged one hundred and six. His remains were attended to the grave by thirteen friends, whose ages amounted to one thousand two hundred and ninety-six! In the West Indies, the Honourable Lieut. MURRAY, second of the Blanche, (son of the late Bishop of St. Asaph.) He had been made commander, and died the second day afterwards. Jan. 20. At Hereford, in her eightyfourth year, Mrs. BUTLER, relict of the late Bishop of that see, and daughter and co-heiress of Sir Charles Vernon, of Farnham, in Surry. Feb. 3. Mr. SLATER, who with his wife was on a visit to Mrs. Bristow, Spring-gardens: he suddenly dropped down in a fit, and expired in a few hours. Feb. 3. At Thorpe Lee, Surrey, aged eighty-five, Sir EDWARD BLACKETT, Bart. of Matfen, in Northumberland. Feb. 6. At Bath, in his fifty-second year, the Honourable WILLIAM BINGHAM, of Philadelphia, lately a Senator of the United States of America, and estecined one of the most wealthy individuals in that republic. Lately, in Seymour-street, Bath, the Reverend Dr. WATSON. Jan. 15. At Westfield, near Hadding-, ton, in the prime of life, Captain JAMES DUDGEON, of the late Caithness Highlanders. Jan. 18. At Newport, in the Isle of Wight, in his seventy-third year, the Right Hon. LEONARD Lord HOLMES, Baron HOLMES, of Kilmallock, in the county of Limerick. Jan, 19. In Cleveland-row, ROBERT DRUMMOND, Esq. Banker, at CharingCross. Jan. 19. At his house in Golden-grove, Carmarthenshire, JOHN VAUGHAN, Esq. Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum of that county. Jan. 21. At Falmouth, J. DRURY, Esq. who was going out Commissary-general to Barbadoes. On the 6th of August, at his house on Choultry Plain, Madras, Sir PAUL JOD DRELL, late physician to his Highness the Nabob of Arcot. Lately, Mrs. ROBINSON, relict of General Robinson, and sister to Alderman White, of Portsmouth. Lately, at Nottingham, Mrs. BROOMHEAD, wife of Captain James Broomhead, who died the preceding day; and were both interred in one grave. Jan. 6. On board the Augustus Cæsar, on his passage to Jamaica, ANDREW MILNE, Esq. Merchant, late of Thavies Inn. Jan. 12. At Hinckley, in Leicestershire, the Reverend JoHN COLE GALLOWAY, rector of Stoke Golding, in that county, and vicar of Hinkley. Jan. 13. After a few hours illness, Mrs. SHAW, the lady of Lieutenant-governor Shaw, of the Isle of Man. Jan. 15. At Brotherton, in the eighty, sixth year of his age, JAMES SCOTT, Esq. of Brotherton. Jan. 16. At Dundee, JOHN KINLOCH, Esq. of Kilrif. Jan 19. In her twenty-second year, Miss WARD, daughter of the Reverend HENRY WARD, of Havering Bower, in Essex. Jan. 20. At Sunderland, aged eightythree, ADAM SCOTT, M. D. senior physician to the Dispensary. Last week, at Hodge Grove, near Wat ford, the Reverend JOSEPH FAWCETT, late lecturer at the Old Jewry. Jan. 23. In the eighty-sixth year of his age, at his house in Green-park-place, Bath, the Reverend DANIEL WATSON, Rector of Middleton Syas. Jan 26. Aged eighty-one, the Reverend HENRY HEWGILL, of Hornby Grange, in Yorkshire, in which riding he had acted as a justice of peace forty-three years. Same day, at his apartments in Holborn, the Reverend W. KEDDON, M. M. of Magdalen College, Oxford, F. S. A. and curate and morning preacher of St. Giles in the Fields. Jan. 26. lu Hill-street, LADY GRESHAM, relict of Sir John Gresham, Bart. late of Titsey-place, Surrey. Samne day, ROBERT COALES, Esq. the principal partner in the Birmingham and Warwickshire Bank. A few days ago, at Shrivenham, Berks, the Reverend BATFOOT COLSON, a Canon Residentiary of Salisbury Cathedral, vicar of Shrivenham, and of Imber, in Wilts, and a magistrate of Wilts and Berks. Dec. 20. A Stutton in the Forest, Yorkshire, the Reverend ANDREW CHEAP, M.A. Same day, at High Wycombe, Bucks, Mrs. JENNETT WINCHESTER, aged seventy-nine, relict of the late Rev. Dr. Thomas Winchester, of Appleton, Berks. Jan. 27. At Brompton, the Rev. C. GRAHAM, rector of Watten Rebston, Hertfordshire. Lately, the Reverend THOMAS STOCK, A. M. Rector of St. John the Baptist, perpetual curate of St. Aldate, Gloucester, and vicar of Glasbury, Breconshire. At St. Andrew's, Mr. WILLIAM BARON, Professor of Belles Lettres and Logic in that University. Jan. 7. The Rev. Dr. WALKER, Professor of Natural History in the University of Edinburgh, and minister of Collington. Jan. 8. At Cambridge, Mrs. Smith, sister-in-law of the late Reverend Dr. Smith, Master of Caius College, and Chancellor of Lincoln, and mother of Joseph Smith, Esq. of Shortgrove, in Essex, and of Mrs. Porter, the wife of the Bishop of Clogher. Last week, at Hackney, the Reverend JAMES STUBBS, Senior Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. Jan. 6. At his Prebendal House in the College, Durham, aged seventy-eight, the Reverend NEWTON OGLE, D. D. Dean of Winchester, and Prebendary of Durham Cathedral. Lately, Sir FRANCIS SYKES, Bart. M. P. for Wallingford, in Berks. Lately, at his father's house at Bewdley, in his twenty-eighth year, the Reverend T. AYLESBURY ROBERTS, M. A. of Christ Church, Oxford, and vicar of Hagley; to which valuable living he was presented a few months since. Jan. 8. At the Palace at Wells, in his seventy-fifth year, the Reverend JoHN GоосH, prebendary of Ely, and rector of Ditton and Wellingham, in Cambridgeshire. Jan. 12. At Maidenhead, Berks, Miss YOUDE, daughter of the late Rev. John Youde, A. M. Vicar of Hingham, Kent. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. THE following papers have been received by us during the month; but circumstances have hitherto prevented our examining them so particularly as to be able to give any opinion of their respective merits, viz. A CURATE IN THE NORTH; H. T. on Mark xii. 10-15; BOETHES; C. S.; A SINCERE ENQUIRER AFTER TRUTH; F. H. L.; HENRICUS; ORTHODOXUS; ICONOCLASTES; O.; Æ. D. L.; C. L.; A. A.; R. S.; VICINUS; B. V.; H.; AN OBSCURE FEMALE; Y. Z.; H. R.; AMICUS; A. Z.; BITHRON; A CHURCHMAN; M. L. B.; DALTON; HONESTUS; LANCASHIRE; BARNABAS; PISTOS; and GRAMMATIKOS. The book mentioned by H. Y. is under consideration. We think B. D. might have seen that we have at least not acted partially with respect to his friend. We have noticed no fast day sermons before the present month, one excepted, to which only a few lines were given. It is our rule not to insert anony. mous reviews. VERAX, had he been so inclined, might have satisfied himself of the truth of the facts which he questions. His very good authority has unquestionably misled him. Indeed we are greatly at a loss to account for the affirmations of VERAX, knowing the oppor tunities he has of ascertaining their inaccuracy. We are desired to correct a mistake in the account of the Death of Mr. Taylor, of Lockwood, in our number for December last. Mr. Taylor had a fall from his horse into the water, by which he caught a cold that brought on a violent fever, of which he died on the seventh day following. We are sorry that, owing to an oversight, we omitted to announce, in its proper place, the intended publication of A Clerical Kalendar, or Annual Register of the Ecclesiasti cal Establishment in England and Wales. The particulars will be given in our next. ERRATA. Number 25, page 23, col. 1, line 2, from bottom, for confined read confused. page 24, col. 1, line 2, for occurred read concurred. page 57, col. 1, line 4, for Saturn read Satan. - page 64, line 5, from bottom, for Grosseterre read Gross-teste. line 9, from bottom, for Tetagemenos read Tetagmenos. Present Number, page 96. The note bottom of second column ought to be marked with inverted commas. page 109, col 2, line 12, from bottom, for Mentucci read Montucci. |