the expence, as they had so much profited by what they beard. Many, many happy instances of similar good effects have followed the preaching of the gospel, and yet it is prohibited by law! Let the West Indians beware lest, by forbidding the gospel to be preached to the Gentiles, they fill up the measure of their iniquities, and bring upon themselves wrath to the uttermost' 1 Thess. ii. 16. We shall give more instances of the beneficial effects of the gospel at Jamaica hereafter, communicated by a coffee planter. SPAIN. Extract of the 26th Bulletin, from Valladolid, Jan. 7, 1809. THE Emperor of the French thus addresses the Dominican Monks, who had murdered a Frenchman :Barbarians and hypocrites! who preach intolerance, excite discord and blood, you are not the ministers of the gospel! The period when Europe beheld, without indignation, the massacre of Protestants, celebrated by illuminations in great cities, can never be revived. The blessings of toleration are the first rights of man: it is the first maxim of the gospel, because it is the first attribute of charity. If there was a time when some false teachers of the Christian religion preached intolerance, they had not then in view the interest of Heaven, but those of their temporal influence; they wished to be powerful amongst ignorant people. When a Monk, a Theologist, a Bishop, or a Pope preaches intolerance, he preaches his own condemnation; he gives himself up to be the laughing-stock of nations.' LONDON. PENITENTIARY. THE Corporation of the City of London have been so well satisfied concerning the great utility of the London Female Penitentiary, that they have, very much to their honour, generously voted the sum of Two Hundred Pounds in aid of the funds of that Institution. Wonderful Preservation of THOMAS MOORHEAD, late Mate of the Brig Acorn. THE Acorn, Hugh M'Cleod master, of 265 tons, sailed from Nova Scotia, Oct. 1, 1808, with a cargo of timber, bound to Stockton, the crew consisting of 13 persons, men and boys. On the 12th, they met with very violent gales, which coutinued, with but little intermission, until the 30th, when, in lat. 51, long. 48 W. a sudden squall of wind upset the vessel, which immediately deck, except the cables, was washed filled with water. Every article on overboard; and, in about 15 minutes, the main-mast was carried away, and the carpenter and cook drowned in the cabin. The vessel righted again next morning, when two more men were washed over board. The remaining part of the crew proceeded, with great diffi culty, to the fore-top for safety, where, in about five hours after, four more men died through fatigue and cold. On the third day, those who survived were driven to the awful necessity of supporting life by feeding on the dead body of one of their shipmates." On the fourth day, the weather being more moderate, Moorhead and another man went down upon deck (the captain and two others being frost-bitten in the top) in hope of procuring some food from the cabin; they now found that the stern was stove in, and every thing washed away. They then threw the cables overboard, to lighten the vessel abaft, and proceded to the top again. On the eight day, the weather being very moderate, they came down again, and, with the pumpbook, hauled up three pieces of meat; they also found a cat, a candle, a biscuit, and about six potatoes. On the 12th of Nov. two more seamen died for want of water; after which, a small and preca. ious supply was procured, by contriving to conduct the rain from the rigging into a cask which they found. On the 23d of Nov. the master died. The provisions being all consumed, the two survivors were again reduced to the horrible necessity of feeding on the deceased. On the 12th of Dec. the last man, except Moorbead, died in great misery. On Tuesday, Dec. 21, the wreck of the Acorn was scen at a distance, by some of the people on board the ship Montecelio, Peleg Aborn master, from Peru, bound to London, in lat. 51, long. 28 W. This only survivor was taken on board in a very exhausted and emaciated state, and treated with great humanity and attention. The Montecello arived in the port of London Jan. 14. A regular declaration of the whole was made before Mr. Thos. Ferguson, Notary Public, and proper witnesses, on the 16th; and solemnly attested, upon oath, before the Lord Mayor of London on the 28th, Thus was this poor distressed man preserved, in the most perilous situation, and under the most afflicting circumstances, for 51 days, a monument of astonishing mercy! May that mercy prove the happy means of effectually drawing his heart to his great Benefactor! The poor sufferer having lost every thing, and having an aged mother and sisters dependent on him, subscriptions for his relief are received by Mess. Buckwood, Richardby, and Co. 11, Lombard Street; Mess. Harrisons, Rice, and Co. MansionHouse Street; Messrs. Hogg, Redhead, and Co. Insurance Brokers, &c. Brabant Court, Philpot Lane; and by the Publishers of this Work. Observation of the Sabbath. ing the example to general imita. tion: Address to the Clergy of the Diocese of London, dated Fulham-House, Nov 23, 1808. Rev. Sir, Having obtained a copy of the following Resolutions, which have been lately entered into by all the most respectable inhabitants of Windsor, they appeared to me so well calculated to promote the great object they have in view fuamely, the suppression of those gross profanations of the Lord's Day, which are now most prevalent aad most obnoxious) that I thought I could not do a more material service to the inhabitants of my diocese, than by requesting the clergy to promote similar resolutions in their respective parishes, wherever the same profanations, or any other flagrant violations of the Lord's Day, have taken place, I hope, therefore, you will have the goodness to exert yourself with zeal in the accomplishment of this most laudable pirrpose; and am, Rev, Sir, your affectionate brother, habitants of the Town and Castle At a general Meeting of the Inof Windsor, held at the Guildhall for the purpose of adopting such on Tuesday, the 26th of April, 1808, resolutions as should be thought most effectual for promoting the within the Borough and its neighbetter observance of the Sabbath, bourhood, J. Egelstone, Esq. Mayor, in the chair, resolved, That the practice of opening shops, or otherwise exercising trades or callings on Sundays, the delivery of goods by the common carricis, and the admission of persons into publichouses, and suffering tippling therein during divine service, are grose breaches of the Sabbath, and tend greatly to the corruption of morals and the increase of dissipation. Resolved, That ine persons present at this Moeung do hereby pledge themselves to discountenance such practices; and that they will not apply or send to any shop whatsoever for goods, provisions, or any other article, on Sunday, nor suffer their servants, or any of their respective families so to do; and they do recommend to the inhabitants generally to conform to this ResoIntion. Resolved, That this Meeting do recommend to the several trades-people of this town and neighbourhood to keep their shops close shut during the whole day of every Sunday (excepting where it may be unavoidably necessary for light; and, in that case, to remove all appearance of exposing goods for sale from the windows); and not to sell any thing, except in cases of absofute necessity, nor to permit the carriers to deliver goods at their respective houses during the day. Resolved, That it be recommended to all persons who employ workmen, labourers, and others, weekly, to pay all such their wages in sufficient time to preclude the necessity of their purchasing provisions or other necessaries on a Sunday.-Resolved, That these Resolutions be signed, and copies thereof be printed, to gether with extracts from the several acts of parliament, relative to the Due Observance of the Lord's Day, and circulated throughout this town and neighbourhood. Resolved, That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to the Mayor. Provincial Intelligence. The Meeting opened Jan. 3, as mentioned in our last, was at East Ham, Essex. Oct. 17. A small place was opened at Milton, near Hanley, Staffordshire. This village, which has no episcopal chapel, has heen supplied for some time past by persons from Mr. Moseley's congregation at Hanley. Mr. Ferney, of Brewood, preached from Ps. xxvi. 8; and Mr. Gaw thorn, of Derby, from Ps. cxxxii. 13-17.-A young man of piety and moderate pulpit-talents might, with the addition of a school, find this an eligible situation. At Mold, in North Wales, a commodious place of worship, purchased and fitted up by the liberality of Mr. Jon. Catherall, at the expence of upwards of 2001. was opened on the 27th of December last, when the following ministers officiated (the service being both in Welch and English): Messrs. White, of Chester, Brown and Lewis, of Wrexham; Jones, of Liverpool; Powell, of Denbigh; and Mr. Roberts, student at the academy, Wrexham. Wednesday, Feb. 1, Mr.W. Clay- . ton was ordained over the church of Christ, at Saffron Walden, Essex... Mr. G. Clayton began the service with prayer, &c.; the introductory discourse was delivered by Mr. Carver; the ordination prayer was offered by Mr. Burder; the charge was addressed by Mr. W. C.'s father; and the general prayer preferred by his eldest brother; to the church and congregation, a sermon was preached by Mr. Harris; and the service was concluded by Mr. Dewbirst. A discourse was preached in the evening, by Mr.G.Clayton. --At the desire of the church, the principal parts of the service are to be published, The next Half-yearly Meeting of the Independent Ministers of Dorset will be held at Bridport, on Wednesday, April 19. Morning preacher, Mr. Keynes, of Blandford: The General Judgment.' The eveningsermon will have reference to the deaths of Mr. Mac Gibbon and Mr. Bartlett, Ministers and Members of the Association, which have occurred since the last Meeting. Evening preacher, Mr. Banister, of Wareham; and in case of failure, Mr. Wheaton, of Lyme. MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS, &c. A Trifle from some Serious Servants Duty I. S. d. 1 2 Q. £100 0 Ditto of Mrs. Christiana Danbuz, late of Falmouth A Prayer-Meeting Society at South Molton 2 5 0 030 Why are we thus expos'd to fear From tottering props on which we leau'd ; Of this vain world, alas !, too fond, But endless joys from Jesus flow! S. PRETTY little flutt'ring thing, Ever busy on the wing; From ev'ry herb and ev'ry flow'r, Gathering honey ev'ry hour! Blushing roses, fragrant thyme, And the blossom of the lime, Serve, with thousand dainties more, To increase thy winter's store! Ever shunning noise and riot, Ever seeking peace and quiet! Pretty little fluttering bee, Let me learn, from viewing thee, To improve my passing life, Shunning contes', hating strife; And to pass my fleeting days To my great Creator's praise! Ever bowing to his laws, Ever busy in his cause, Seeking to perform his will, Wishing to do no man ill! Pre'ty little flutt'ring bee, I would just resemble thee; Like to thee in ev'ry thing, Save thy sharp envenom'd sting! S. Y. ON GENESIS III. 15. Nor can the serpent's wiles succeed, Tho' when he trod this lower ground, His head receiv'd a sorer wound, And long that wound shall feel. Thy cross, ✪ Christ, was Satan's bane, Thy weakness crush'd his pow'r; Then all the hopes of Hell were slain In that decisive hour! ''Tis unish'd,' with his latest breath, The dying Victor cry'd; That cry amaz'd the realms of death; 'Tis finish'd,' Hell reply'd! Fall'n is thy throne, O Prince of Night! Abortive all thy plan: The God of everlasting might Hath ransom'd dying man! His captive, Death cannot detain, With him shall reign his friends! Nothing for him can be too hard, He is their Shield and great Reward, THE burning bush which Moses saw, Printed by G. AULD, Greville Street, London. |