terian), Gould (Baptist), Dill (Presbyterian), Hands, Godkin, King, Gordon, Smith, Urwick, D.D., Jennings, Carroll, Hanson, and White; also by Mr. J. J. King.

On Thursday evening the annual public meeting of the Union was held in Yorkstreet Chapel; T. Turner, Esq., treasurer, in the chair. After prayer by the Rev. J. Carroll, the report of the committee was read by the secretary. It detailed the home mission proceedings of the Union for the past year, both general and local, including, besides the stated agencies, the labours of students, during the summer vacation, from Highbury and Spring-hill Colleges, and the Dublin Theological Institution. It suggested the formation of local committees, where practicable, through the country; the engagement of a general agent, with suitable qualifications and provisions, for circulating intelligence. It recorded communications from the Congregational Union of England and Wales on the subject of Christian Union, and a fraternal letter from the Congregational Union of East Canada. It also noticed the petitions that had been forwarded from various places in Ireland, against the educational clauses of the Factories Bill, and adverted to the late ecclesiastical movements in Scotland, and other matters. An audited statement of accounts having been presented, it was resolved unanimously,

On the motion of the Rev. J. Hands; seconded by the Rev. S. G. Morrison:

1. That this meeting has heard with much pleasure and humble gratitude to God the details of home missionary proceedings contained in the report now read, and that it be published, together with the audited cash statement, under the direction of the committee for the ensuing year; that we rejoice in the promise of increasing usefulness which the present position of the home missions affords, provided that suitable agency and adequate resources can be obtained for carrying out its designs; that we consider it our privilege equally as it is our duty to co-operate, so far as we can, in forwarding with greater energy, and on a larger scale, this truly patriotic Christian undertaking—an undertaking which involves, with the best interests of our country, the health, efficiency, harmony, and respectability of the churches themselves; also, that the aspect of the times particularly calls for the utmost amount of scriptural effort on the part of our denomination, and of others, who know and love "the truth as it is in Jesus," for the maintenance and diffusion of "Christ's gospel," in its purity and power throughout Ireland.

On the motion of the Rev. J. Godkin; seconded by the Rev. S. Shaw :

2. That this meeting welcomes with heartfelt pleasure the Rev. David Russell, delegate from the Congregational Union of Scotland, and begs through him to convey to the churches he

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represents among us the expression of our most cordial Christian affection, our joy in the prosperity with which God has favoured them, and our desire that yet greater grace may rest upon them all; also, that we receive with high satisfaction the proposal with regard to promoting fraternisation among all the people of God, which has been made to us in common with other Christian bodies, from the Congregational Union of England and Wales, trusting that the movement so happily begun will proceed till the love of the brethren is proved by all who are "one in Christ," we holding ourselves ready to concur in any consistent and practicable measures for obtaining that most important and desirable object; also, that an acknowledgment of the letter with which we have been favoured from the Congregational Union of East Canada be forwarded to those beloved Transatlantic brethren, fully reciprocating their sentiments of holy affection, sympathy, and zeal, and intimating the hope that we shall receive another communication from them previously to our next anniversary.

The Rev. D. Russell responded to the former part of this resolution, in an address fraught with Christian eloquence, in the course of which he referred to the late secession from the Scottish Establishment.

On the motion of the Rev. A. King; seconded by the Rev. J. Bewglass :

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3. That this meeting records its unqualified admiration of the dignified and uncompromising stand for the prerogatives of Christ our Saviour King, for the freedom of the church from the control of the civil power in matters ecclesiastical, and for the rights of Christian men, which has been made by our Nonintrusion brethren in Scotland, a stand for truth and conscience unequalled since the days of the Protestants, Puritans, and Nonconformists of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and which we are confident will, by the blessing of Providence, produce results most important and advantageous to our common Christianity; also, that a communication be forwarded to the ministers and members of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, through their highly respected moderator, embodying these sentiments, representing the deep and prayerful interest which we take in their affairs, and our full preparedness to fraternise in the faith and service of our common Lord.

On the motion of John Waller, Esq., barrister-at-law; seconded by the Rev. J. Jennings :

4. That this meeting has heard with much pleasure of the steps taken by several congregations in this Union towards preventing the adoption by the legislature of the education clauses in the Factories Bill, as now under consideration in the House of Commons; that we regard those clauses as inconsistent with the principles of civil and religious liberty, with common justice, and with natural rights,-as likely to inter

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ing degrees of talent and acquirement were evinced, the impression was, that commendable and successful diligence had been exhibited in pursuit of their various studies.

At the general meeting the friends and subscribers derived great pleasure from the fact, that in consequence of the active exertions of friends who know the value of the institution, and of some new arrangements made by the committee, the financial state of the institution presents an improved aspect, which it is hoped its friends will

continue to sustain.

An eloquent and impressive sermon was delivered on the occasion, in the chapel in Castle-street, by the Rev. G. Smith, of Poplar, London.

NORTHERN CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL

For the Education of the Sons of Ministers and Missionaries.

The twelfth annual examination of this excellent institution took place at Silcoates House, on Wednesday, July 5th. The Rev. W. H. Stowell, President of Rotherham College, presided, and the attendance of friends of the institution was numerous and very respectable. Amongst the ministers present were the Revs. A. Ewing, A.M. and Pridie, of Halifax; Scales and Rawson, of Leeds; Lorraine and Lamb, of Wakefield; Eccles, of Hopton, and Stringer, of Idle, &c.

The scholars were examined in the Greek and Latin classics, French, history, mathematics, geology, land-surveying, and several other departments of literature. Some of them exhibited their proficiency in English composition, by reading original essays; they also showed an accurate knowledge of acoustics, and of the important art of ora. tory. At the conclusion of the proceedings, the chairman paid a high and well-deserved compliment to the scholars for their general proficiency; also to their principal tutor, Mr. Munro, for the care he had evidently bestowed upon them. All who were able to form an opinion must have felt, and they appeared to feel, that Mr. Stowell had flattered neither the scholars nor their master. The excellent training of the boys, and their prompt and intelligent answers to the various questions put to them, were suggestive of many pleasing reflections. Prizes were next distributed to such as had distinguished themselves during the session, the chairman accompanying each prize with a few appropriate remarks.

The financial and general business of the school was then transacted, and officers and a committee appointed for the year ensuing. Robert Milligan, Esq., of Acacia, the treasurer of the institution, was voted into the chair, and called upon Mr. Munro to read

the report for the year, which was, upon the whole, highly encouraging, the only deside. ratum appearing to be a more extended pecuniary support. The Rev. Thomas Roome, the domestic chaplain, also read a short report, in which he detailed the religious instruction afforded to the pupils during the session, and the two reports taken together conveyed a very satisfactory idea of the state of discipline and improvement at Silcoates. This institution is established for the purpose of affording a liberal education, at a cheap rate, to the sons of ministers and missionaries connected with the Independent denomination. The school is beautifully situated; it is an Eden spot; embosomed in woods, and surrounded by the fairest scenery. This is no slight matter; for the forms of nature have an influence, whether it be perceived or not, in forming the tastes and habits of the boy, and, of course, of the man. The moral tendency of the institution cannot be otherwise than good. Secular education of the best sort, combined with religious instruction, is the very beau ideal of education; and such an education is imparted at Silcoates School. It is well deserving of public support; and we trust that the support which it has hitherto received will be increased, in pro portion as the nature and design of the institution become better known and understood.

IRELAND.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION.

The fourteenth anniversary of the Congregational Union of Ireland was held in Dublin, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th of June, 1843.

The proceedings commenced with a public prayer meeting in Plunket-street Meetinghouse, early on Tuesday morning, when the devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Messrs. Morrison, Godkin, Potter, M.D., and Urwick, D.D. An address was delivered by the Rev. J. Jennings.

On Tuesday evening a large number of friends assembled at a tea party, in the school-room, in Plunket-street. T. Figgis, Esq., presided; and addresses were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Smith, Brien, Silly, Dillon, Jordan, Bain, Morrison, and Urwick, D.D.

On Wednesday evening, the Rev. David Russell, of Glasgow, delegate from the Congregational Union of Scotland, preached a powerful sermon in York-street Chapel; the Rev. J. Potter having commenced the service with reading the Scriptures and prayer.

At breakfast on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, addresses were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Russell, Kirkpatrick (Presby.

terian), Gould (Baptist), Dill (Presbyterian), Hands, Godkin, King, Gordon, Smith, Urwick, D.D., Jennings, Carroll, Hanson, and White; also by Mr. J. J. King.

On Thursday evening the annual public meeting of the Union was held in Yorkstreet Chapel; T. Turner, Esq., treasurer, in the chair. After prayer by the Rev. J. Carroll, the report of the committee was read by the secretary. It detailed the home mission proceedings of the Union for the past year, both general and local, including, besides the stated agencies, the labours of students, during the summer vacation, from Highbury and Spring-hill Colleges, and the Dublin Theological Institution. It suggested the formation of local committees, where practicable, through the country; the engagement of a general agent, with suitable qualifications and provisions, for circulating intelligence. It recorded communications from the Congregational Union of England and Wales on the subject of Christian Union, and a fraternal letter from the Congregational Union of East Canada. It also noticed the petitions that had been forwarded from various places in Ireland, against the educational clauses of the Factories Bill, and adverted to the late ecclesiastical movements in Scotland, and other matters. An audited statement of accounts having been presented, it was resolved unanimously,—

On the motion of the Rev. J. Hands; seconded by the Rev. S. G. Morrison:

1. That this meeting has heard with much pleasure and humble gratitude to God the details of home missionary proceedings contained in the report now read, and that it be published, together with the audited cash statement, under the direction of the committee for the ensuing year; that we rejoice in the promise of increasing usefulness which the present position of the home missions affords, provided that suitable agency and adequate resources can be ob tained for carrying out its designs; that we consider it our privilege equally as it is our duty to co-operate, so far as we can, in forwarding with greater energy, and on a larger scale, this truly patriotic Christian undertaking-an undertaking which involves, with the best interests of our country, the health, efficiency, harmony, and respectability of the churches themselves; also, that the aspect of the times particularly calls for the utmost amount of scriptural effort on the part of our denomination, and of others, who know and love "the truth as it is in Jesus," for the maintenance and diffusion of "Christ's gospel," in its purity and power throughout Ireland.

On the motion of the Rev. J. Godkin; seconded by the Rev. S. Shaw :—

2. That this meeting welcomes with heartfelt pleasure the Rev. David Russell, delegate from the Congregational Union of Scotland, and begs through him to convey to the churches he

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represents among us the expression of our most cordial Christian affection, our joy in the prosperity with which God has favoured them, and our desire that yet greater grace may rest upon them all; also, that we receive with high satisfaction the proposal with regard to promoting fraternisation among all the people of God, which has been made to us in common with other Christian bodies, from the Congregational Union of England and Wales, trusting that the movement so happily begun will proceed till the love of the brethren is proved by all who are "one in Christ," we holding ourselves ready to concur in any consistent and practicable measures for obtaining that most important and desirable object; also, that an acknowledgment of the letter with which we have been favoured from the Congregational Union of East Canada be forwarded to those beloved Transatlantic brethren, fully reciprocating their sentiments of holy affection, sympathy, and zeal, and intimating the hope that we shall receive another communication from them previously to our next anniversary.

The Rev. D. Russell responded to the former part of this resolution, in an address fraught with Christian eloquence, in the course of which he referred to the late secession from the Scottish Establishment.

On the motion of the Rev. A. King; seconded by the Rev. J. Bewglass :

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3. That this meeting records its unqualified admiration of the dignified and uncompromising stand for the prerogatives of Christ our Saviour King, for the freedom of the church from the control of the civil power in matters ecclesiastical, and for the rights of Christian men, which has been made by our Nonintrusion brethren in Scotland,- —a stand for truth and conscience unequalled since the days of the Protestants, Puritans, and Nonconformists of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and which we are confident will, by the blessing of Providence, produce results most important and advantageous to our common Christianity; also, that a communication be forwarded to the ministers and members of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, through their highly respected moderator, embodying these sentiments, representing the deep and prayerful interest which we take in their affairs, and our full preparedness to fraternise in the faith and service of our common Lord.

On the motion of John Waller, Esq., barrister-at-law; seconded by the Rev. J. Jennings :

4. That this meeting has heard with much pleasure of the steps taken by several congregations in this Union towards preventing the adoption by the legislature of the education clauses in the Factories Bill, as now under consideration in the House of Commons; that we regard those clauses as inconsistent with the principles of civil and religious liberty, with common justice, and with natural rights,-as likely to inter

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ing degrees of talent and acquirement were evinced, the impression was, that commendable and successful diligence had been exhibited in pursuit of their various studies.

At the general meeting the friends and subscribers derived great pleasure from the fact, that in consequence of the active exertions of friends who know the value of the institution, and of some new arrangements made by the committee, the financial state of the institution presents an improved aspect, which it is hoped its friends will continue to sustain.

An eloquent and impressive sermon was delivered on the occasion, in the chapel in Castle-street, by the Rev. G. Smith, of Poplar, London.

NORTHERN CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL

For the Education of the Sons of Ministers and Missionaries.

The twelfth annual examination of this excellent institution took place at Silcoates House, on Wednesday, July 5th. The Rev. W. H. Stowell, President of Rotherham College, presided, and the attendance of friends of the institution was numerous and very respectable. Amongst the ministers present were the Revs. A. Ewing, A.M. and Pridie, of Halifax; Scales and Rawson, of Leeds; Lorraine and Lamb, of Wakefield; Eccles, of Hopton, and Stringer, of Idle,

&c.

The scholars were examined in the Greek and Latin classics, French, history, mathematics, geology, land-surveying, and several other departments of literature. Some of them exhibited their proficiency in English composition, by reading original essays; they also showed an accurate knowledge of acoustics, and of the important art of ora. tory. At the conclusion of the proceedings, the chairman paid a high and well-deserved compliment to the scholars for their general proficiency; also to their principal tutor, Mr. Munro, for the care he had evidently bestowed upon them. All who were able to form an opinion must have felt, and they appeared to feel, that Mr. Stowell had flattered neither the scholars nor their master. The excellent training of the boys, and their prompt and intelligent answers to the various questions put to them, were suggestive of many pleasing reflections. Prizes were next distributed to such as had distinguished themselves during the session, the chairman accompanying each prize with a few appropriate remarks.

The financial and general business of the school was then transacted, and officers and a committee appointed for the year ensuing. Robert Milligan, Esq., of Acacia, the treasurer of the institution, was voted into the chair, and called upon Mr. Munro to read

the report for the year, which was, upon the whole, highly encouraging, the only deside ratum appearing to be a more extended pecuniary support. The Rev. Thomas Roome, the domestic chaplain, also read a short report, in which he detailed the religious instruction afforded to the pupils during the session, and the two reports taken together conveyed a very satisfactory idea of the state of discipline and improvement at Silcoates. This institution is established for the purpose of affording a liberal education, at a cheap rate, to the sons of ministers and missionaries connected with the Independent denomination. The school is beautifully situated; it is an Eden spot; embosomed in woods, and surrounded by the fairest scenery. This is no slight matter; for the forms of nature have an influence, whether it be perceived or not, in forming the tastes and habits of the boy, and, of course, of the man. The moral tendency of the institution cannot be otherwise than good. Secular education of the best sort, combined with religious instruction, is the very beau ideal of education; and such an education is imparted at Silcoates School. It is well deserving of public support; and we trust that the support which it has hitherto received will be increased, in proportion as the nature and design of the institution become better known and understood.

IRELAND.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION.

The fourteenth anniversary of the Congregational Union of Ireland was held in Dublin, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th of June, 1843.

The proceedings commenced with a public prayer meeting in Plunket-street Meetinghouse, early on Tuesday morning, when the devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Messrs. Morrison, Godkin, Potter, M.D., and Urwick, D.D. An address was delivered by the Rev. J. Jennings.

On Tuesday evening a large number of friends assembled at a tea party, in the school-room, in Plunket-street. T. Figgis, Esq., presided; and addresses were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Smith, Brien, Silly, Dillon, Jordan, Bain, Morrison, and Urwick, D.D.

On Wednesday evening, the Rev. David Russell, of Glasgow, delegate from the Congregational Union of Scotland, preached a powerful sermon in York-street Chapel; the Rev. J. Potter having commenced the service with reading the Scriptures and prayer. At breakfast on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, addresses were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Russell, Kirkpatrick (Presby

terian), Gould (Baptist), Dill (Presbyterian), Hands, Godkin, King, Gordon, Smith, Urwick, D.D., Jennings, Carroll, Hanson, and White; also by Mr. J. J. King.

On Thursday evening the annual public meeting of the Union was held in Yorkstreet Chapel; T. Turner, Esq., treasurer, in the chair. After prayer by the Rev. J. Carroll, the report of the committee was read by the secretary. It detailed the home mission proceedings of the Union for the past year, both general and local, including, besides the stated agencies, the labours of students, during the summer vacation, from Highbury and Spring-hill Colleges, and the Dublin Theological Institution. It suggested the formation of local committees, where practicable, through the country; the engagement of a general agent, with suitable qualifications and provisions, for circulating intelligence. It recorded communications from the Congregational Union of England and Wales on the subject of Christian Union, and a fraternal letter from the Congregational Union of East Canada. It also noticed the petitions that had been forwarded from various places in Ireland, against the educational clauses of the Factories Bill, and adverted to the late ecclesiastical movements in Scotland, and other matters. An audited statement of accounts having been presented, it was resolved unanimously,―

On the motion of the Rev. J. Hands; seconded by the Rev. S. G. Morrison :

1. That this meeting has heard with much pleasure and humble gratitude to God the details of home missionary proceedings contained in the report now read, and that it be published, together with the audited cash statement, under the direction of the committee for the ensuing year; that we rejoice in the promise of increasing usefulness which the present position of the home missions affords, provided that suitable agency and adequate resources can be ob tained for carrying out its designs; that we consider it our privilege equally as it is our duty to co-operate, so far as we can, in forwarding with greater energy, and on a larger scale, this truly patriotic Christian undertaking-an undertaking which involves, with the best interests of our country, the health, efficiency, harmony, and respectability of the churches themselves; also, that the aspect of the times particularly calls for the utmost amount of scriptural effort on the part of our denomination, and of others, who know and love "the truth as it is in Jesus," for the maintenance and diffusion of "Christ's gospel," in its purity and power throughout Ireland.

On the motion of the Rev. J. Godkin; seconded by the Rev. S. Shaw :

2. That this meeting welcomes with heartfelt pleasure the Rev. David Russell, delegate from the Congregational Union of Scotland, and bcgs through him to convey to the churches he

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represents among us the expression of our most cordial Christian affection, our joy in the prosperity with which God has favoured them, and our desire that yet greater grace may rest upon them all; also, that we receive with high satisfaction the proposal with regard to promoting fraternisation among all the people of God, which has been made to us in common with other Christian bodies, from the Congregational Union of England and Wales, trusting that the movement so happily begun will proceed till the love of the brethren is proved by all who are one in Christ," we holding ourselves ready to concur in any consistent and practicable measures for obtaining that most important and desirable object; also, that an acknowledgment of the letter with which we have been favoured from the Congregational Union of East Canada be forwarded to those beloved Transatlantic brethren, fully reciprocating their sentiments of holy affection, sympathy, and zeal, and intimating the hope that we shall receive another communication from them previously to our next anniversary.

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The Rev. D. Russell responded to the former part of this resolution, in an address fraught with Christian eloquence, in the course of which he referred to the late secession from the Scottish Establishment.

On the motion of the Rev. A. King; seconded by the Rev. J. Bewglass :

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3. That this meeting records its unqualified admiration of the dignified and uncompromising stand for the prerogatives of Christ our Saviour King, for the freedom of the church from the control of the civil power in matters ecclesiastical, and for the rights of Christian men, which has been made by our Nonintrusion brethren in Scotland, a stand for truth and conscience unequalled since the days of the Protestants, Puritans, and Nonconformists of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and which we are confident will, by the blessing of Providence, produce results most important and advantageous to our common Christianity; also, that a communication be forwarded to the ministers and members of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, through their highly respected moderator, embodying these sentiments, representing the deep and prayerful interest which we take in their affairs, and our full preparedness to fraternise in the faith and service of our common Lord.

On the motion of John Waller, Esq., barrister-at-law; seconded by the Rev. J. Jennings :

4. That this meeting has heard with much pleasure of the steps taken by several congregations in this Union towards preventing the adoption by the legislature of the education clauses in the Factories Bill, as now under consideration in the House of Commons; that we regard those clauses as inconsistent with the principles of civil and religious liberty, with common justice, and with natural rights,-as likely to inter

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