the subjects to which they refer. Questions which relate to the progress of education, to Sabbath observance, to the spiritual state of our own Connexion, and others of a similar character, in addition to their intrinsic and unvarying interest, are increasingly momentous when viewed in relation to the present aspect of society, both in the church and the world. Never was there a period in which Christian purity and diligence,—Christian zeal and activity, exemplary behaviour in all the details of Christian character,earnest, united, and persevering efforts, that by the triumphant spread of divine truth God may be glorified and sinners saved, and fervent and continued prayers for richer outpourings of the Holy Spirit,-were more impressively demanded than, by the word of God, viewed in conjunction with "the signs of the times," they are demanded now. And to the Wesleyans this sacred requirement is particularly applicable. In some parts of the Mission-field intrusted to their care, an encouraging increase in the number of persons in full religious communion with them is afforded; but on comparing the returns of 1848 with those of 1847, a net decrease of 865 is found to exist. In Ireland, also, as we have already stated, there is a decrease of 1,491. And although the decrease in Great Britain is comparatively small, 518, still a decrease it is. When all circumstances are considered, there will be found in this nothing to produce discouragement,― nothing tending to damp, but rather to quicken, zeal, and stimulate to renewed exertion. But such facts cannot be contemplated without deep regret, and ought not to be contemplated without unaffected humility, and great searchings of heart. This is not the place for such inquiries as the facts might suggest; but we take the opportunity of calling the earnest attention of our readers to the "Minute" in which the Conference has recorded the result of those careful investigations which the statement of the decrease occasioned. We also request their more than usual attention to the Annual Pastoral Address of the Conference to the Societies under its care. According to rule, that Address will have to be read by the Ministers from the pulpit, and by the Leaders of Classes at one of their weekly meetings. We believe, however, that much good would be done, if the members of our societies would procure copies for their own personal reading, in the course of their private devotional exercises. We are persuaded that they would derive much benefit from that slow and deliberate perusal, which would enable them to enter into its meaning and spirit, and suggest those reflections which might bear upon their own condition, disclose their hinderances and deficiencies, indicate their peculiar duties, and promote their spiritual growth and stability. Such documents should never be considered as mere forms either by those who send them, or by those to whom they are addressed. Drawn up with pious care, and with particular reference to actually existing circumstances, with corresponding feeling and attention should they be received. The "Address" for the present year is a paper, we do not fear to say, of even more than ordinary value; and we confess that we are anxious to procure for it, as extensively as possible, a careful individual perusal. Should our recommendation prove effectual, we have no doubt as to the beneficial issue. We now subjoin, as usual, a copy of the "Stations." Many will very naturally look over it to ascertain where persons are whom they know, or who are appointed to places in which they feel interested. Will they allow us to suggest a yet higher view? Here are fields of labour spreading over a large portion of the world, and in each of them are the regularly appointed labourers, professing to be called by the Spirit, and certainly sent forth by the church. Thus regarded, these "Stations" possess an interest which not many ecclesiastical documents can surpass; and from all the labourers, in every particular field of labour, one earnest, solemn, united request proceeds, "Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified." If what we may be allowed to term the "Wesleyan Year" should thus begin with fervent prayers, sure we are that it shall not close without exulting praise. III. THE STATIONS OF THE WESLEYAN-METHODIST [N.B. Each of the places mentioned in these Stations, and numbered from 1 to 438, is the bead of a Circuit. The Superintendent and other Minister or Ministers stationed in, or appointed to, the several Circuits under-mentioned, is and are appointed by the Conference to preach and to perform all acts of religious worship and Methodist discipline in each and every of the Wesleyan-Methodist chapels already erected, or to be erected, within each Circuit respectively, within the space of twelve calendar months, at such time or times, and in such manner, as to him or them shall seem proper; subject nevertheless to the Superintendent Minister.] ROBERT NEWTON, D.D., PRESIDENT OF THE CONFERENCE. 1. LONDON DISTRICT.-Joseph Fowler, Chairman of the District. 1 First London, (City-road, &c,) Joseph Fow- George Cubitt is our Editor; John S. Stamp is Assistant Editor; John Mason is our Book-Steward. Jabez Bunting, D.D., John Beecham, D.D., Robert Alder, D.D., and Elijah Hoole, are the General Secretaries for our Missions ; Walter O. Croggon is the Superintendent, under the direction of the Missionary Committee, of the Irish Missions and Schools. Wesleyan Theological Institution :— Dr. Bunting is re-appointed as the President Southern Branch, Richmond, Thomas Jack- direction of the House-Governor at Northern Branch, Didsbury.—John Bowers, 2 Second London, (Great Queen-street, &c.,) rary. 3 Third London, (Spitalfields, &c.,) Peter Duncan, Philip Hardcastle, Benjamin Gregory, jun., J. Gilchrist Wilson; James Baker, Supernumerary. Thames Mission, William A. Quick, who shall change ouce on each Sabbath with the Ministers of the Third London Circuit. Furth London, (Southwark, &c.,) Timothy C. Ingle, Robert Thompson, Willson Brails- 5 Fifth London, (Lambeth, &c.,) Thomas H. 6 Sixth London, (Hinde-street, &c.,) Abraham 7 Seventh London, (Chelsea, &c.,) John Brown, 1st, George Scott, 1st; John Bicknell, Supernumerary. 8 Eighth London, (Islington, &c.,) John Scott, John W. Etheridge, Ph. D., Thomas Vasey, Edward Lightwood, Michael C. Taylor; John Kershaw, John Mortier, Supernumeraries. 9 Deptford, James J. Topham, John P. Hetherington, Isaac Phenix, jun.; Thomas Rogers, Supernumerary. 10 Hammersmith, John Geden, George T. Perks. 11 Croydon, James Rathbone, Richard Elard, jun.; Edward Chapman, Supernumerary. 12 Barking and Romford, Edward Sackett, who shall change once in every four weeks, on the Lord's day, with the Ministers of the Third London Circuit. 13 Leyton, William Burnett, who shall change twice in every quarter of a year, on the Lord's day, with the Ministers of the First and Eighth London Circuits. N.B. Brother Burnett shall reside at Woodford, Essex. 14 Ware and Bishop-Stortford, George Hurst, John Waiters. 15 Cambridge, Joseph K. Tucker, Thomas S. Bowers, B.A. 16 Windsor, John Nelson, 1st, John Hebb; Richard Cooper, Supernumerary. 17 Chelmsford, James Allen, 2d, Charles Willis 18 Maldon, Francis S. Keeling, Peter Prescott, jun. 19 Colchester, James Cooke, 1st, John T. Yeates. 20 Manningtree, Thomas Jones, 1st, Frederick Payne, Robert G. Badcock. N.B. Brother Payne shall reside at Harwich. 21 Ipswich, William Lindley, Joseph Pechey, Edwin Fice; George North, Supernume rary. 22 Hastings, James Brownell, Samuel Coley; James Lancaster, Supernumerary. 23 Sevenoaks, Samuel Lucas, 1st. 24 Tunbridge Wells, Robert M. MacBrair, M.A., Edwin Thorley, Thomas Wilkinson. N.B. The Ministers of the Tuubridge-Wells Circuit shall change on one Sabbath in every month with the Minister at Sevenoaks, and shall also devote one Sabbath in every quarter, and one week in every five, to the Sevenoaks Circuit.-Brother Thorley shall reside at Tunbridge. 25 Lewes and Eastbourne, John Pearce, who shall change regularly with the Ministers of the Brighton Circuit. 26 Brighton, James Ray, Theophilus Woolmer, John Jones, 4th. N.B. Brother Woolmer shall reside at Worthing. 27 St. Alban's, Maurice Britton, John Eglinton, Thomas Harding. N.B. Brother Harding shall reside at Watford. 28 Guildford and Alton, Thomas Shaw, William Colbron, Charles E. Woolmer. N.B. Brother Colbron shall reside at Alton, and Brother Woolmer at Godalming. 29 Dorking and Horsham, John Owen, Joshua Mottram. N.B. Brother Mottram shall reside at Horshain. II. BEDFORD AND NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT.-John Stephenson, Chairman. Thomas Stephenson, Financial Secretary. 30 Bedford and Ampthill, John Stephenson, James Clapham, John S. Ridsdale; Maximilian Wilson, William Dixon, Supernumeraries. 31 Leighton-Buzzard, John W. Thomas, Charles Carter, Henry Banks. N.B. Brother Banks shall reside at Stewkley. 32 Luton, Thomas Stephenson, Benjamin John. 33 Dunstable, Peter Cooper, James Hedges; Joseph Walker, Supernumerary. 34 St. Neot's, Jesse Pilcher, John E. Cooke. 35 Biggleswade, Wright Shovelton, Robert W. Broomfield; Francis B. Potts, Supernume rary. 36 Hitching, Charles Williams, who shall change on one Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers of the Biggleswade Circuit. 37 Huntingdon, John Newton, John Tucker, Henry Needle. 38 Northampton, Samuel Timms, John G. Wilson; William Hinson, William Taylor, Supernumeraries. 39 Towcester, Thomas Pearson, 1st, Frederick F. Edmunds; William Mowat, Supernumerary. 40 Daventry, John Wood, William Ford, Jolin Moore. 41 Newport Pagnell, John Ingham, William (). Aldom. III. KENT DISTRICT. - Thomas Martin, Chairman. Robert Sherwell, Financial Secretary. 48 Canterbury, Samuel Young, Gregory A. Page. 49 Faversham, James Mole, George Blencowe. 50 Rochester, Thomas Martin, John Crofts, John Philp. 51 Gravesend, John Hobkirk, Thornley Smith. 52 Sheerness, William Worth, who shall change on one Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers of the Rochester Circuit. 53 Margate, Robert Sherwell, Henry W. Williams. N.B. Brother Williams shall reside at Ramsgate. 54 Dover, Thomas W. Smith, Thomas Bolas, William B. Pope; James Jarrett, Super numerary. 55 Deal, John Smith, 1st, Charles G. Turton. 56 Rye, Robert Keyworth, John F. Moody. 57 Tenterden, John W. Dawson, Edward B. Pinder. 58 Ashford, Joseph Wilson, James A. Macdonald. 59 Sandhurst, Thomas Brown, Pascho Hoskins. 60 Maidstone, William M. Harvard, Henry J. Thomas. Sittingbourne, William Wedlock, who shall change on one Sunday in every three weeks with the Ministers at Faversham. IV. NORWICH AND LYNN DISTRICT.William Sharpe, Chairman. Samuel Tindall, Financial Secretary. 61 Norwich, William Sharpe, Matthew T. Male, James Wheeler; John Reynolds, 1st, John Hanwell, Supernumeraries. 62 Bungay, William Edwards, 1st, Henry Balls. 63 North-Walsham, James Jones, 1st, Charles Povah, Sampson Cock. 64 Yarmouth, William Wilson, 2d, John Burton; James Waller, Supernumerary. 65 Lowestoff, Henry Graham, Thomas Batten; William Welborne, Supernumerary. 66 Framlingham, William Hopkins, Edward Watson. 67 Diss, George Birley, Robert Colman, Joseph Bate. 63 New-Buckenham, Benjamin G. Mitchell, John Livingstone. 69 Bury St. Edmund's, John Sharman, George Elliott. 70 Holt, John M. Budden, Edward Fison. 71 Lynn, Samuel Tindall, Thomas Brumwell. 72 Swaffham, Samuel Cook, William B. Dennis. 73 Downham, William Baker, jun., George Smith, 1st. 74 Walsingham, John Coates, William Baddiley, 75 Wisbeach, Henry Cheverton, John Bonser. 76 Thetford, Theophilus Pugh, Joseph Portrey; John Piggott, Supernumerary. N.B. Brother Portrey shall reside at Methwold. 77 Mildenhall, Thomas Brothwood, William Rodman; Thomas Newton, Supernume rary. 78 Ely, Joseph Midgley, Abel Burgess, John Hirst. V. OXFORD DISTRICT.-John W. Button, Chairman. Charles Westlake, Financial Secretary. 79 Oxford, John W. Button, William Hopewell. 80 High-Wycombe, John Booth, William Jewett. 81 Aylesbury, George F. Driver, James Sugden. 82 Witney, Charles Westlake, John D. Julian. 83 Banbury, John Stevens, Richard Woodfin. Kineton, Edward Bramford, who shall change on one Sunday in every month with the Ministers at Banbury. 84 Newbury, Joseph Earnshaw, Thomas Withington. 85 Reading, Thomas Baker, James Hughes; Samuel Leigh, Supernumerary. 86 Hungerford, Paul Orchard, sen., Ebenezer Tovey, Paul Orchard, jun. 87 Watlington, Thomas Denham. Thame, William Bramford. N.B. The Ministers of the two preceding Circuits shall change on one Sunday in every month. 88 Brackley, John Mann, John Dowty, John T. Morley. 89 Chipping-Norton, William Baker, sen., James Cooke, 3d. 90 Swindon, Aaron Langley, Alexander Puddicombe. N.B. Brother Puddicombe shall reside at Farringdon. 91 Wantage, Zephaniah Job, Jacob Turvey. N.B. Brother Turvey shall reside at Abingdon. VI. PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT.—Benjamin Andrews, LL.D., Chairman. Henry Groves, Financial Secretary. 92 Portsmouth, Benjamin Andrews, LL.D., John Crawshaw, John Fletcher; Thomas Fletcher, Supernumerary. 93 Gosport, George Beard, John Dawson. 94 Salisbury, Henry Groves, Daniel Chapman ; William Tranter, Supernumerary. 95 Poole, James Cooke, 2d, Daniel Hateley, Thomas Green. N.B. Brother Hateley shall reside at Wimborne, and Brother Green at Swanage. 96 Ringwood, John L. Sanders, who shall change regularly, on the Lord's day, with the Ministers at Poole. 97 Newport, Isle of Wight, William Moister, John Blackwell, John Parry, William Hessel. N.B. Brother Parry shall reside at Cowes, and Brother Blackwell at Ryde. 98 Southampton and Winchester, John Knowles, 2d, Edward Crofts, George Turner, 2d, Wesley Farrar, M.A.; Richard Waddy, N.B. Brother Crofts shall reside at Romsey, and Brother Farrar at Winchester. 99 Andover, Uriah Butters, Francis T. Tranmer. 100 Chichester, John Knowles, 1st, William J. Dawson. VII. GUERNSEY DISTRICT.-James Mowat, Chairman. 101 Guernsey, (English,) Ninian Barr; William Toase, Edward Batty, George Southern, Supernumeraries. 102 Guernsey, (French,) Philip Tourgis, John de Putron. 103 Alderney, George Leale. 104 Jersey, (English,) James Mowat, George Kevern; James Etchells, Supernumerary. 105 Jersey, (French,) Daniel Robin, John Renier, James Hocart; Amice Olivier, Supernumerary. James Hocart is the Editor of the French Magazine. N.B. Brother Renier shall reside at St. Saviour's, and Brother Hocart at St. Peter's, VIII. DEVONPORT DISTRICT.-John Smith, 2d, Chairman. Robert Bond, Financial Secretary, 106 Devonport, John Smith, 2d, Samuel W. Christophers, Henry Young. 107 Plymouth, Robert Bond, Thomas Wood, John Harvard; Thomas Bersey, Oliver Henwood, Joshua Wade, Supernumeraries. 108 Launceston, Humphrey B. Trethewey, John W. Roberts. 109 Holdsworthy, Joseph Payne, Peter Sharland. 110 Kilkhampton, John Allin, John Shipham. 111 Liskeard, Richard Moody, John Locke; William Beal, Supernumerary. 112 Callington, John Ryan, 2d, James Nance. 113 Tavistock, Henry Hicks, Joseph B. West; Nicholas Sibly, Supernumerary. 114 Camelford, William Sanders, William D. Tyack; John Robinson, Supernumerary. N.B. Brother Tyack shall reside at Wadebridge. 115 Kingsbridge, Josiah Mycock, James Mitchell. N.B. Brother Mitchell shall reside at Modbury. 116 Brixham, John B. Alexander, John Thomas, 2d. N.B. Brother Thomas shall reside at Dartmouth. 117 Ashburton, Samuel Brown, 1st, Henry Daniels; Joseph Armstrong, Supernume rary. N.B. Brother Daniels shall reside at Buckfastleigh. IX. CORNWALL DISTRICT.-Robert Young, Chairman Edward Nye, Financial Secretary. 118 Redruth, Edward Jennings, Edwin J. Sturges. 119 Camborne, Thomas Collins, Robert Lyon, John Gostick. N.B. Brother Gostick shall reside at Tuckingmill. 120 Falmouth, Thomas Hardy, Matthew Andrew. N.B. Brother Andrew shall reside at Penryn. 121 Truro, Edward Nye, Michael Johnson. 122 Gwennap, Thomas Jewell, Hender Geach, William O. Cuttle. N.B. Brother Geach shall reside at Perranwell. 123 St. Agnes, James Pilley, Henry B. Cox. 124 St. Austle, Elijah Toyne, Edward Branstone, Frederick W. Briggs; Joseph Womersley, Supernumerary. 125 St. Mawes, Benjamin Carvosso, who shall change once in every month, on the Lord's day, with the Ministers at St. Austle. 126 Bodmin, Benjamin Elvins, John M'Kenny. 127 St. Columb, William Harvie, James Fisher. 128 Penzance, Robert Young, John H. James; John Reynolds, 2d, Ralph Scurrah, John Collier, Supernumeraries. 129 St. Just, Everit Vigis, Isaac Harding. 130 St. Ives, William P. Burgess, Henry D. Lowe. 131 Scilly Islands, Thomas Flower. 132 Helstone, James Edney, Peter Parsons, Thomas Osborne; William Sleep, Charles Colwell, Supernumeraries. 133 Hayle, William Appleby, John Killick, John P. James; Simeon Noall, Supernumerary. 134 Marazion, John Gregory, Alexander T. James. Richard Ray, Financial Secretary. 135 Exeter, James Grose, William Seccombe; James Odgers, James Whitworth, Supernumeraries. Crediton, Thomas Leach. 136 Tiverton, John Osborne, John Nowell, 2d. 137 Taunton and Wellington, John Hobson, Thomas Jefferies; Richard Ray, Governor N.B. Brother Jefferies shall reside at Wellington. 138 Bridgewater, Henry Ranson, Samuel W. Robinson. 139 South-Petherton, Thomas 'Catterick, John Hugill. N.B. Brother Hugill shall reside at Crewkerne. 140 Axminster and Honiton, James Stott. 141 Budleigh-Salterton and Ottery St. Mary's, Ralph Stott, William Thomas. N.B. Brother Thomas shall divide his labours equally between the Axminster and the Budleigh-Salterton Circuits. 142 Bridport, Thomas Thompson, A.M., Henry Hayman. N.B. Brother Hayman shall reside at Lyme Regis. 143 Barnstaple, Samuel Beard, Charles B. Ritchie; John Rogers, Supernumerary. 144 South-Moulton, James Sutch, James Hargreaves. 145 Bideford, William Webb, 1st, John Vine, William Williams, 2d; John C. Clendinnen, Supernumerary. N.B. Brother Vine shall reside at GreatTorrington. 146 Dunster, John Saunders, William F. Clarke. N.B. The Superintendent shall reside at Williton. 147 Oakhampton, Richard Greenwood, William S. Bestall. 148 Teignmouth, John Williams, George Barnley, John Mollard. N.B. Brother Mollard shall reside at NewtonBushell, and Brother Barnley at Torquay. XI. BRISTOL DISTRICT.-William Burt, Chairman. John Hall, Financial Secretary. 149 Bristol, North, (King-street, &c.,) Joseph Wood, John M'Lean, William Hurt, Thomas S. Monkhouse, Anthony Ward; John Woodrow, Joseph Bowes, Robert James, Thomas R. Fisher, Supernumeraries. 150 Bristol, South, (Langton-street, &c.,) John Hall, James Carr. 151 Kingswood, William Davies, 2d, Henry B. Brown; Joseph Cusworth, Governor of Kingswood School; Samuel Jones, A.M., Head-Master of the School. 152 Banwell, Joseph Crump, Thomas Sheers, George C. Harvard. N.B. Brother Harvard shall reside at Westonsuper-Mare. 153 Stroud, John Evans, 1st, William Worker, James H. Rigg. N.B. Brother Rigg shall reside at Cirencester. 154 Dursley, John Crowe, John Anderson, Henry Laugher; Thomas Talboys, Daniel Osborne, Supernumeraries. N.B. Brother Anderson shall reside at Eastington. 155 Downend, (near Bristol,) Henry V. Olver, John Bissell. 156 Gloucester, John Smedley, John Lyth. 157 Tewkesbury, James Heaton, Matthew Salt. 158 Cheltenham, William Burt, George C. Taylor, William Edwards, 2d; Frederick Calder, George Robinson, Supernumeraries. N.B. Brother Edwards shall reside at Winchcombe. 159 Newport, (Monmouthshire,) Aquila Barber, John Spenser Jones, William Powell, 2d; Charles Haime, Supernumerary. 160 Cardiff, Charles Tucker, George Rowe. N.B. The Ministers at Cardiff and Bridg end shall change once in six weeks. 161 Bridgend, James Mayer. 162 Monmouth, Joseph Lowthian, Uriah Scott. 163 Abergavenny and Pontypool, Hugh Carter, Thomas Rogerson; Thomas Armett, Supernumerary. N.B. The Superintendent shall reside at Pontypool. 164 Ledbury and Forest of Dean, James Meadmore, John Bramley, John S. Workman. 165 Hereford, Thomas Webb, Joseph L. Ball. XII. BATH DISTRICT.-John Rigg, Chair man. William Box, Financial Secretary. 166 Bath, John Rigg, James Bromley, William Davison; Thomas Ashton, Richard Harding, Supernumeraries. |