every part of Europe, and gives an inferesting account of the Eindriess and respect with which he was every where received by them, in cottages, houses, and synagogues. He states, that there are more than three millions of Jews in Poland, and the provinces adjoining, belonging to the empires of Russia, Austria, and Turkey, prepared for missionary exertion.---(Jewish Expositor, October.)

At a late meeting of the Auxiliary Society in Manchester, connected with that established in London, for the conversion of the Jews, much interest was excited by the appearance of a young Jew, who came to object to any effort of that nature. He was most patiently heard, and afterwards ably answered by

the Rev. WILLIAM MARSH, of Colchester. He contended, that it was wrong to attempt the conversion of Jews from their religion to Christianity, which he called a new religion. Mr. MARSH, in reply, regretted that he had not read the New Testament, or he would have been convinced that Christianity is not a new religion, but is for substance the same as their own, and what their own prophets have taught them to expect as the completion of Judaism. Mr. MARSH showed, that there is a most perfect agreement, on all fundamental points, between the Old and the New Testaments, especially on the three following, viz. the fall and corruption of our nature, the need of an atonement for sin, and that of divine influence to bring men to a knowledge and practice of their duty both to GOD and man. This he confirmed by quoting several appropriate passages, both from the Old and New Testaments. The young Jew showed his candour, by afterwards spending the evening with Mr. MARSH, and other friends of the cause.---Jewish Expositor, October.)

IRELAND.

METHODIST LOYAL ADDRESS.-On the late visit of HIS MAJESTY to Ireland, where he was so cordially welcomed by all ranks and classes of his subjects, an address of congratulation was presented to him, on behalf of the Methodist Preachers and Societies in that country. The addresses of other religious bodies, on the same joyful occasion, have, we believe, been generally copied into the public papers of this part of the United Kingdom and we gladly record in our pages the Methodist Address; believing, as we do, that it expresses very sincerely those feelings of loyalty to our Sovereign and to the Constitution, by which our

Irish brethren are actuated. Indeed they would not be genuine Wesleyan Methodists, or genuine Christians, if they did not unite, in their sentiments and in their practice, the "honouring of their King" with the "fear of their GoD." The address was published in The Dublin Gazette; but we copy it, and the answer to it, from The Dublin Patriot, of Tuesday, August 28.

، TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.

"MAY IT PLEASE TOUR MAJESTY,

"WE, your MAJESTY's dutiful and loyal subjects, the Ministers of the Religious Societies in Ireland. originally tounded by the REV. JOHN WESLEY, A. M., and

now in full connexion with the Confer. ence of the People called Methodists, established by him in England, beg leave most humbly to offer to your M3JESTY our heartfelt congratulations on your happy arrival in this part of your dominions; an event which is justly con sidered as most auspicious in its influence on this portion of the British Empire, sud which is hailed with feelings of unbounded satisfaction and gratitude by every cisss and description of your Ish People.

"We take this opportunity oftendering to your MAJESTY the cordial assurances of our undeviating attachment to your Sa cred Person, to the Illustrious House of Hanover, and to the unrivalled Constitution of our Country. Instructed by the Scriptures to "Honour the KING," as well as to" fear Gon," we abhor and detest all principles of disloyalty; and, as far as our influence may extend among those of your MAJESTY'S subjects who are under our pastoral care, we shall continue, by our constant teaching, advice, and example, to discountenance sedition and disorder in all their forms, and strongly to enforce a cheerful subjection to the Laws, and to all Civil Authorities comstituted by the State. In these sentiments and purposes we are confirmed, not only by the deep-rooted feelings of our own hearts, and by our views of moral duty, but also by the uniform example of the Founder of our Societies, and by that of our Brethren in England, in whose repeated expressions of Christian Loyalty. made on behalf of the whole body of Wesleyan Methodists, in every part of the Empire, we have always most entirely and zealously concurred.

"In the prosecution of our humble labours for the advancement of Religion and Virtue, we have had frequent occa sion to notice the protection which we have received from the Magistracy of our

country, and from those who have exercised, from time to time, the authorities of your MAJESTY's Government in Ire. land; and we feel it our duty, gratefully to acknowledge the privileges which we thus enjoy, and to pray that Almighty God, who "giveth salvation to Kings," may have your MAJESTY in his constant care and keeping; that his wisdom may direct all your MAJESTY'S Counsels, for the benefit of your people and of the world at large; that it may please him to grant to your MAJESTY a long, happy, and prosperous Reign; and that at last, full of years, and full of blessings, you may be admitted into His everlasting Kingdom, and receive a Crown of Righteousneses that fadeth not away.

MADAGASCAR

THE Slave Trade at Madagascar has been abolished, under circumstances which make the Abolition peculiarly interesting to us, not only as Philan thropists, but as Christians. One of the conditions of granting his consent to the Treaty, most insisted upon by the Heathen King of the Island, was the permission to send twenty of his free subjects, partly to the Mauritius, and partly to England, at the expense of the British Government, for the purpose of receiving instruction in the arts of civilized life, and in different useful trades. The following particulars respecting this auspicious event are compiled partly from communications transmitted to the Directors of the London Missionary Society, by the Society's Missionary, the REV. DAVID JONES; and

“JABEZ BUNTING, President."

This Address was transmitted by the REV. MATTHEW TOBIAS and the REV. CHARLES MAYNE, and presented by VISCOUNT SIDMOUTH, from whom the following Answer was received.

"Phænix Park, Aug. 20, 1821.
GENTLEMEN,

"I have had the honour of laying before the King the loyal and dutiful Address of the Methodist Ministers of Ireland, which you transmitted to me on the 18th of August, and I have the satisfaction of acquainting you that His MAJESTY was pleased to receive the same in the most gracious manner.

"I am, Gentlemen, "Your most obedient humble servant, "SIDMOUTH.

**The Rev. M. Tobias, and the Rev. C. Mayne."

ROYAL LIBERALITY.---Our readers, we are sure, will learn with pleasure, that among other munificent donations which HIS MAJESTY directed to be paid on his behalf to the various public charities of Ireland, there was the sum of fifty pounds for The Stranger's Friend Society of Dublin. This institution, we believe, was founded, very principally, by the exertions of DR. ADAM CLARKE, when stationed in that city, in the year 1790; and it continues, like similar institutions in other parts of the kingdom, to be an unspeakable blessing to thousauds of the destitute poor.

Abolition of the Slave-Trade in the Mauritius, presented to the HOUSE OF COMMONS, in pursuance of an Address of that House to HIS MAJESTY, dated June 15, 1821," and printed by their order, with which a parliamentary friend has obligingly favoured us.

His Excellency Governor FARQUHAR, having prepared the way for a Mission on the subject to RADAMA, (King of Ova, but who now styles himself King of Madagascar,) sent MR. HASTIE, as his Commissioner, to the court of this prince, His object was to conclude a Treaty for the entire Abolition of the Slave Trade throughout Madagascar.

We extract the following account of their reception at the Court of RADAMA, and of the conclusion of the Treaty.

"On the 16th of September, they commenced their journey from Tamatave to Tananarive, nearly 300 miles inland; and pursued it seventeen days over a great variety of country. One of the woods through which they passed was nearly forty miles in extent. Some of the rivers which they crossed were so deep, that they were obliged to swim their horses. Several of the mountains over which they travelled were prodigiously lofty, and sometimes exceedingly steep. MR. JONES says, I never saw in North Wales mountains and roads so difficult to pass as some of these.'

"In the course of their journey, they met groupes of the Natives, who were on their way to Tamatave to be sold to the slave-dealers, many of whom reside there, and from thence they are exported. It was dreadful,' said Ma. JONES, to sce such a number of human beings, old and young, in chains, driven from their native country, to be sold like sheep in

a market; some were children betweeu six and eight years of age, separated from their parents for ever. My heart ached to witness the inhuman scene. If such a number of Slaves were to be driven through the streets of London, in irons, carrying loads on their heads, to be sold like the beasts in Smithfield, doubtless the sight would fill the eyes of all with tears, and stimulate them to greater exertions than ever to suppress such a traffic.'

"On Tuesday, October 3, they arrived, about noon, at the foot of the lofty hill on which Tananarive, the residence of the King, is situated, where they waited to know his pleasure. They were soon informed, by two persons dressed as fieldofficers, that the King would receive them at four in the afternoon. After this, the two princes, who had been at the Mauritius for education, came to visit MR. HASTIE, who had been their tutor. The King's Secretary then advanced, and informed them, that his Majesty rejoiced at their arrival. On beginning to ascend the hill, a cannon was fired at the top. They then passed between two lines of soldiers, who presented arms. On reaching the courtyard of the palace, the drums beat, and the King came forward to receive them. He seated MR. HASTIE on his right hand, and MR. JONES on his left. They then partook of the dinner prepared for them, the King expressing an excess of joy on receiving MR. HASTIE. In the evening they were conducted to a large well-built house, where they slept that night. The King came to see them the next day, and was greatly pleased with some of the presents sent to him, particularly with the work on some silver plates and dishes, and with an Arabian horse that was sent among others.

"In several conferences held by MR. HASTIE, the proposed treaty was fully considered; when it appeared that the great difficulty in the way of its conclusion, was the advantage obtained by his principal subjects, who procured almost all foreign articles by their traffic in slaves. MR. HASTIE stated, fully and forcibly, the evils of the Slave-Trade, and the real advantages which his subjects would obtain by its abolition. The King afterward consulted his Ministers on the subject, who appeared to be very averse to the measures proposed. At length, however, the King resolved, at all events, to sign the Treaty, on this special condition, that twenty of his subjects should be instructed in the most useful arts; ten at the Mauritius, and tem in England.

"The moment arrived which was to decide for the welfare of millions. A Proclamation, abolishing the Slave Trade, was published; and freedom was hailed by thousands with transports of joy."

In reference to this Treaty, MR.JONES writes to CHARLES TELFAIR, Esq. at the Mauritius, under date of Oct. 14, 1820—

"A final stop is now put to the SlaveTraffic; and the whole has been conducted by RADAMA in such a manner as leaves no room to doubt his sincerity. Had his Excellency Governor FARQUHAR witnessed the transports of joy exhibited in the countenances of thousands around us, on the 11th instant, when the Treaty was agreed on, the proclamation issued, -the British Flag, in union with that of Madagascar, hoisted,-freedom hailed by thousands as the gift of the British Nation,-the guns firing a salute of liberty and joy, the music playing, and the people rejoicing,--the scene would, I think, have filled his mind with greater pleasure than any which he ever before witnessed; being himself the author of a Treaty pregnant with so many blessings. When I went out to see the Union Flag, and all the people looking at it with smiles in their countenances, my heart was filled with joy, and my eyes with tears.

"The King is extremely watchful lest any Slaves should be sold; and notwithstanding all the efforts and cunning of the Slave-merchants, they have not been able to buy one."

On the opening for Christian Teachers, MR. JONES writes thus :

"It appears to me that RADAMA values the article which relates to the instruction of his people more than any other part of the equivalent. He has their education and civilization so much at heart, that I am persuaded he would not have agreed to the Treaty on any other terms.

"I consider this article as likely to contribute much to the honour of the British Nation, and towards the christianizing and civilization of millions of people. A wide door for christianity and civilization has been opened, and that of slavery, I trust, bolted for ever. A powerful Monarch has become the patronizer of christian Missionaries and of artificers, instead of dealers in slaves, who were to be dragged out of their native country.

"So intent, indeed, did RADAMA appear on the improvement of his subjects, that, in the course of conversation, he said, if your government will instruet my people, I am theirs for ever!"

To MRS. TELFAIR MR. JONES writes, on the 18th of October-

"The mother of RADAMA came to our house last Saturday morning; and, on conversing with her upon the advantages to be derived from instructing the people, she remarked, very sensibly, that she would never agree to a Treaty where money was the main object, but that she would support the plan proposed with all her might.

"A selection of young persons for England, and others for the Mauritius, was made to-day; and the people entered into a high discussion, as to who should have the King's permission, and the honour, to send their children to be instructed. One man said that he would give 3000 dollars for permission to send his child. Well,' said the King, give me 1500 dollars, and he shall go.' The man hesitated a little, and then answered that he would give that sum. 'Well, said the King,' as you are in earnest, and sincere in your request, he shall go for nothing. The place was, on Saturday, crowded by the richest and most respectable people in the capital, from among whose children a selection has heen made for instruction."

Of the state of civilization among the Natives, MR. JONES writes

"I used to speak many things concerning the inhabitants of Madagascar, which some deemed incredible; but, I assure you, instead of speaking too much, I have not spoken enough concerning them. "Their houses are built exceedingly neat and convenient, are high and very airy, and supported by strong timbers, resembling the masts of a ship. The apartments of the Royal Palace are ornamented with silver mirrors; and are, in neatness, equal to any rooms that I have seen in the Government-House at Port Louis.

"King RADAMA is exceedingly kind and affable; and is far from being the man that some have described him to be. He appears to possess great talents, and fit to be a King. He speaks the Madacasse and French Creole, and a little of the English. He is a great advocate for education, and esteems the instruction of his people in arts and civilization more than gold and silver."

The opinion expressed by MR. JONES, as to the value attached by RADAMA to the article respecting the instruction of his people, is fully confirmed by the Parliamentary Papers. Governor FARQUHAR, in his dispatch to EARL BATHURST, dated December 27, 1820, says, "I have now the satisfaction of inclosing to your Lordship the copy of an original treaty nade in 1817, which has now again been accepted and ratified at Tamatave, the capital of Madagascar, on the 11th of October, 1820. This could not however be obtained, without the additional articles contained in the document annexed, of

the same date; these articles I regard as very valuable guarantees for the siucerity and good faith of RADAMA, and for the performance of his engagements; as the persons whom he sends up for education to this island and Great Britain, in virtue of these articles, being of the best families of his country, enable us to rely with confidence on the fulfilment of the treaty thus confirmed."

In the additional articles to which the Governor refers, we find the following passages, which prove the same point. "It is further agreed upon between the two parties, that if on the arrival at the Mauritius of the twenty individuals above-mentioned, accompanied by Mr. HASTIE, the Governor should not con→ sent to the instruction of the said twenty individuals, ten in Mauritius, and ten in England, then the treaty shall become null, without compromising however the word or promise of King RADAMA."

"In consequence of this article, and the conditions before stated, King RADAMA will make a proclamation, in which he will notify the said abolition of the exportation of slaves from within his dominions; and will further invite all persons of talent, or otherwise skilled in any trade or profession, to come and visit his country, promising to them his protection; and the said proclamation shall be published in the Mauritius Gazette."

RADAMA himself says, in a letter to Governor FARQUHAR, dated October 11, 1820," Mr. HASTIE has likewise inform ed me of your desire, to renew the rela tions which formerly existed between us; and of the approbation which you have obtained of your Sovereign in these respects. Conformably to your demand, in reference to the ratification of the treaty, I have conceived, that instruction would be the best means of softening the leading miseries of my people; and from thence they might be induced to work, which is unquestionably the shortest road to happiness: this I consider, therefore, of greater value than any thing which can be afforded to me. Thus, in order to maintain and to preserve the alliance offered to me by your Excellency, I have agreed upon an additional article to this end, with your agent Mr. HASTIE. And in consequence of this article, I accept the treaty from the date hereof, and it shall be maintained and preserved for ever."

Other parts of the papers laid before Parliament are very gratifying, as they show that the treaty is likely to be car ried into effect with all the sincerity which was anticipated. The following is an extract from the proclamation issued. by RADAMA, on the 23d of October. Our readers, on perusing it, cannot fail to perceive the salutary effects which, in