In examining a Candidate for the Holy Communion, Mr. Bowley received the following incidental attestation to the character of his Christian flock for their Benevolent Attention to the Poor. April 26, 1833-This evening, a person came to give in the name of a woman who is desirous of becoming a Communicant, and gave an account of her life and conversation, how and when she became concerned for her soul, of her learning to read Hindoostanee, &c. She also related how a poor Portuguese Roman-Catholic Woman, who has attended our Services since Passion Week, is suffering most severe persecutions, in consequence, from her Roman-Catholic neighbours, who are reproaching her, and trying every sort of means to draw her back. She however weeps bitterly on account of her sins and past negligence; and was observing the other day how she felt comforted and encouraged from what she heard at our Weekly Morning Service, from Matt. x., respecting the persecution which the people of God will be called to suffer from their neighbours and nearest relations. She remarked, that there was no love, affection, nor regard, among those of their own communion; whereas, among our people, she saw the people flocking round the sick, though ever so poor: besides, we attended to the wants of the indigent and infirm Christians. Hence it is evident that the lives of Christians preach loudly, and, under the Divine Blessing, effectually, to the ungodly, who do not even attend the Means of Grace, by which they might be edified. May the good Lord increase the life and practice of faith and love among us, and professing Christians in general, a hundred-fold! April 27-To-day, examined the woman whose name was given in as a Candidate for the Lord's Supper, before two other Communicants; and it was pleasing to find more than a mere external profession and a doing what others do. She seemed deeply affected with a sense of her sins, and has been advancing in the Christian Life for the last ten months; though it is only of late (for the last month or two) she intimated her wish, through another, to become a Communicant. I find she has learned to read fluently, and is a regular attendant on the Means of Grace. Having addressed her fully on the subject of the solemn vow she was about renewing at the Lord's Table, I gave her a couple of Discourses on the Ordinances, in order to read and study them. Mr. Bowley then resumes the account of his conversations, and distribution of the Scriptures and Tracts. Sept. 25-This morning, the people from the city came pouring in to the bathing-place; and we went and took up our post at a convenient spot by the wayside, under shelter, where all who felt disposed came to us for books, and to argue. One or two poor creatures, who came from a distance, seemed in a sad plight, after they had heard and became convinced of the folly and sin of idolatry which was proved against them. Others strenuously argued to defend the system of Hindooism; but then it was not with candour and reason, but because it was what favoured their carnal views and wishes. Several learned Mussulinans came into our boats, received a Tract, a single Gospel, and the Proverbs, and made some feeble efforts to defend their system; but then they were such as partiality and prejudice would suggest they wanted to prove we did not follow the example of Christ, because we wore no beard, &c. One man tried to prove that the Prophet Jacob did not possess that mark of a prophet, viz. the power of foretelling events, because he did not know what had become of his son Joseph when sold by his brethren. The man, of his own accord, attempted to prove that Mahomed was a true prophet, from the innumerable miracles that he performed. This he found a difficult task; for although he said the prophet had denied possessing the power in the Korân, yet he did possess such power, but denied it out of modesty: and to prove him a true prophet, they said he had been mentioned in our Scriptures, but that we and the Jews had combined to expunge all those passages, and had corrupted the Scriptures. However, it was no use attempting to argue with unreasonable men, who were not open to conviction, and who would say and unsay what they pleased. One devotee, whom I had met last year, came to ask for the Psalms of David, in Hinduwee, which I was sorry I did not happen to possess, as it was an evidence the book was read and liked. Spent about two hours and a half in the morning, and one and a half in the afternoon, at the Fair. Several came to our boat: gave away altogether perhaps 200 Tracts, and 50 copies of the single Gospels in Hinduwee, and about half a dozen copies in Oordoo. In the evening, we dropped down to our usual place. On one occasion, a conversation took place, which is thus related by Mr. Bowley, and which manifests painfully the Blindness of the Jewish Mind. Aug. 15, 1833-Early Hinduwee Service. At half past seven, went to the school, heard the lads, and explained Matt. xxiv. Thence to some Jewish Merchants, four in number; among whom was a man of some learning in the Old Testament, and who understood Persian and Hindoostanee thoroughly. With him we had much discussion, as I had yesterday with one of his brethren, less educated, who repeatedly referred me to this man. I found the poor creature upon his guard, as if he expected an attack upon his person; and nothing could disarm him of this spirit and disposition he evidently argued throughout for victory, which he was determined to obtain, by any means. This made it truly lamentable to see with what obstinacy he kept the door of his heart closed to every thing that was adduced of the sum and substance of the whole Bible-the Messiah. He would not admit his Godhead, though plainly stated by Isaiah; nor would he allow Him to be David's Lord, though pointed out; nor would he admit bim to be Emanuel, but absurdly explained away things relative to Him; and went so far as to say, that the Virgin and her Son, predicted in Isaiah ix. 6, meant no other than the wife and child of the Prophet Isaiah. Nothing could bring him to seriousness in discussing these solemn matters, nor could any trace of awe and reverence toward God be discovered in him; so that the whole three hours that I spent with them were spent in pity and grief for them. The others evidently seemed inclined to admit my views of the different passages adduced, but reluctantly yielded to their respected and learned head, though unconvinced by his explanations. HOME The poor creature said, we might convert the world, but not an Israelite. One spoke of Christ calling upon God on the Cross, and seemed to think it derogatory to our view of Him; which was explained. They spoke of our deviating from the Jewish Sabbath, ceremonies, &c. They were told that these were shadows of good things to come; that the New Testament was the key to the Old, and that it could not be unlocked without it, &c. I gave them the Pentateuch in Persian; and one of them asked me to allow him some of our Translations to sell on commission, which I promised to do. But he did not call for the purpose. We conclude with a brief description given by Mr. Bowley of an instance of Self-tormenting Hindoo Superstition. Early this morning, in walking to the Ghaut, I saw a man, who came here, only yesterday, to perform the penance of standing day and night for years. He had ropes suspended from a bough of the sacred Peepul-tree, to about four feet from the ground; and upon these he had suspended a board about eighteen inches broad and two feet long; and upon it he had placed a bolster, on which he rested his chest. On speaking to him of what had happened to a man similarly situated some years since at Gorruckpore, he stretched out his legs, showing how they had suffered from his having stood now but two years; they were swollen, and ulcers were breaking out in various places. Poor creature! he had nothing to say in his defence which was not repugnant to reason and common sense. Great crowds gathered round, and seemed to approve of all that I said. On my return to the spot, two hours after, I found he was gone; and the people said he had taken himself off altogether. PROCEEDINGS. Ordination of Students. ON Trinity Sunday last, the 25th of May, the Lord Bishop of London admitted the Rev. Messrs. Charles May and Henry Bernau to Priest's Orders; and Messrs. Henry Ludlow Dixon and George Milward to Deacon's Orders. Departure of Missionaries. Mr. W. R. Wade, Mrs. Wade, and Messrs. W. Colenso and J. Flatt (p. 71), embarked at Gravesend, on the 18th inst., on board the "Prince Regent," Capt. Aitken, for Sydney, on their way to New Zealand; and sailed from the Downs on the 20th inst. PROCEEDINGS OF ASSOCIATIONS. Derbyshire-May 29: Meeting at Yeaveley, Rev. W. A. Shirley, Chn., Coll. 17. 88. 1d.-May 30: Meeting at Thorpe, Rev. B. G. Blackden, Chn., Coll. 6. 18. 1d.-June 1: Sermon at Doveridge, by Rev. W. A. Shirley, Coll. 51. Dorsetshire-June 1: Sermons; at Poole, by Rev. T.Woodrooffe, Morn. at St James's, Coll 8l. 4s. 2d.; Even. at St. Paul's, Coll. 71. 48.; at Lytchett, by Rev. W. M. Dudley, Coll. 27. 16s.-June 2: Meeting at Poole, Chn. unknown, Coll. 77. 58. Gloucestershire-May 9: Meeting at Colford, P. B. Ducarel, Esq. Chn., Coll. 7. 13s. 10d.; Sermon, at same place, by Rev. G. Hazlewood, Coll. 27. 128. 7d. Uttoxeter, Colonel Marshall, Chn., Coll. 91. 9s. 9d. -June 4: Sermon at Chapel Chorlton, by Rev. J. H. Woodward, Coll. 67. 108.-June 6: Meeting at Oakamoor, Rev. G. Bellett, Chn., no Coll.-June 8: Sermons; at Cheadle, by Rev. J. H. Woodward, Coll. 8. 17s. 7d; at Burslem, Morn, by Rev. C. H. Hassells, Coll. 117. 08. 2d.; Even., by Rev. J. H.Woodward, Coll 77. 168. 4d. ; at Newcastle-underLyne, by Rev. C. H. Hassels, Coll. 127. 128. - June 9: Meeting at Lane End, Rev. H. Kingsmill, Chn, Coll. 71.68.-June 10: Meeting at Burslem, Rev. J.Cooper, Chn., Coll. 67. 178. 2d.-June 11: Meeting at Newcastle-under-Lyne, Rev. C. Leigh, Chn., Coll. 187. 2s. June 12: Meeting at Stoke, Rev. Sir W. Dunbar, Bt., Chn., Coll. 91. 58. 7d. Lincolnshire-May 25: Sermons: Morn. at Lincoln, by Rev. E. Moore, Coll. 71. 148. 11d.; Aftn. at Harm. ston, by Rev. H. Clarke, Coll. 67. 2s. 6d. ; Even. at Navenby, by Rev. J. Conington, Coll. 51. 198.-May 26: Meeting at Navenby, Rev. J. Conington, Chn, Coll.4l. 58 74.-May 27: Meeting at Lincoln, Hon. A. Melville, Chn., Coll. 214. 15s, 91.- May 28: Meeting at Gainsborough, C. Anderson, Esq. Chn., Coll. 201 -May 29: Meetings; at Winterton, Rev. T. Smith, Chn., formation of "Winterton Association," Jos. Fowler, Esq. Treas; Rev. T. Smith, Sec; Coll. 8. 12s. 4d; at Kirton Lindsay, Rev. E. Harrison, Chn., Coll. 31. 128. 9d.-May 30: Meetings; at Horkstow, Rev. R. G. Moore, Chn., Coll. 10. 48. 11d.; at Binbrook, Rev. Glover, Chn., Coll. 11. 88. 3d ;June 1: Sermons; at Boston, Morn., by Rev. R. Conington, Coll. 67. 18. 2d.; Even., Coll. 31. 168.; at Skirbeck, by Rev. J. Ogle, Coll. 51. 48. 9d.-June 2: Meeting at Boston, Rev. J. H. Ingleby, Chn., Coll. 8.-June 3: Meeting at Long Sutton, T Peel, Esq Chn., Coll 41. 08. 2d.-June 4: Sermon at Tydd St. Mary, by Rev. C. Ash, Coll. 31.-June 21: Meeting at Market Rasen, Rev. A. Brown, Chn., Coll. 31. 58.-June 22: Meeting at Brigg, T. Nicholson, Esq. Chn., formation of "Brigg Ladies' Association," Mrs. Baraclough, Treas.; Mrs. T. Hett and Miss Nicholson, Secs. ; Coll. 91. Os. 9d-June 23: Meeting at Scotter, Rev. J. H. Pooley, Chn., formation of "Scotter Branch Association," Rev. J. H. Fooley, Treas; Rev. J. G. Kelly, Sec.; Coll. 51. 3s. 5d.June 24: Meeting at Legsby, Rev. A. Brown, Chn., Coll. 11. 58 11d.-June 26: Meeting at Tealby, Rev. A. Brown, Chn., Coll. not known. Middlesex-June 8: Sermons at Chapel-of-Ease, Islington, Morn, by Rev. J. N. Pearson, Coll. 261. 16s. 34.; Even, by Rev. J. Hambleton, Coll. 291. 108. 101.-June 10: Meeting at Islington, Rev. D. Wilson, Chn., Coll. 14. 168.-June 18: Meeting at Chelsea, Sir. H. Verney, Bt., M.P., Chn., Coll. 191, 58. 1d. Monmouthshire-May 11: Sermons; at Monmouth, Morn., by Rev. H. Vaughan, Coll. 177. 138. 7d.: at St.Thomas's, by Rev. G. Hazlewood, Coll. 57.118 7d. ; Even., by Rev. G. Hazlewood, Coll. 37. 18. 9d., at Abergavenny, by Rev. E. Ward, Coll. 204-May 12: Meeting at Lanthilio Cresseney, Major Mackworth, Chn., Coll. 128 - May 13: Meeting at Monmouth, Rev. W. Hassell, Chn, Coll 12.98; Sermon, at same place, by Rev. J. F. Beddy, Coll. 87. 48.-May 14: Meeting at St. Arvan's, Rev. W. Jones, Chn., Coll. 151.-May 15: Meeting at Newport, Major Mackworth, Chn. Coll. 21. 68.-May 16: Meeting at Caerleon, Rev. D. Jones, Chn, Coll. 67. Os 31.May 18: Sermons; at Newport, by Rev. W. D. Conybeare, Coll. not known; at Usk, by the same, Coll. 51. 58. 8d.; at Lanehoe, by Rev. G. Hazlewood, Coll. 21. 98.; at Caerleon, by the same; Coll. 31. 168. - May 19: Meeting at Usk, Major Mackworth, Chn., Coll. 61 58. 2d.-May 20: Meeting at Pontypool, Major Mackworth, Chn., Coll. 2 14s. 3d.May 21: Meetings at Abergavenny, Morn., Major Mackworth, Chn., Coll. 71. 138.; Even. Rev. Powell, Chn., Coll. 8. 178. 6d. Norfolk-June 8: Sermon at Heigham, by Rev. W. Robbins, Coll. 31. 38. 8d.-June 9: Meeting at Norwich, S. Bignold, Esq. Chn., Coll 20'. 11s. 6d. - June 10: Meetings; at Norwich, "Ladies Association," Rev. R. E. Hankinson, Chn, no Coll; at Wymondham, Rev. H. Papillon, Chn., Coll 17. 158. Northamptonshire - June 5; Meeting at Burton Latimer, Rev. T. S. Grimshawe, Chn., Coll 31. 16s 10. Staffordshire-May 25; Sermon at Leek, by Rev. W. A. Shirley, Coll. 121. 08. 10d.-May 26: Meeting at Leek, J. Cruso, Esq., Chn., Coll. 9. 5s. 6d. - June 1: Sermons; at Newcastle-under Lyne, Morn. by Rev. J. H. Woodward,; Even, by Rev. C. Leigh, Colls. 247. 89. 6d. ; at Lane End. by Rev. J. H.Woodward, Coll. 121. 14s. ; at Uttoxeter, by Rev W. A. Shirley, Coll. 167. 108. 6d. June 2: Meeting at Surrey-May 11: Sermons at Egham, by Rev. A. Dallas, Colls. Morn., 301. 6s., Aftn., 9. 118.-May 12: Meetings at Egham, Morn., E, W. Edgell, Chn., Coll. 51. 88. 7d.; Aftn., same Chn., Coll. 31. 78. 5d. Yorkshire-May 18: Sermons; by Rev. J. H. Woodward, Aftn at Ecclesall, Coll. 187. 108. 11d.; Even. at Sheffield, Coll. 197, 38.-May 19: Meeting at Barnsley, Rev. R. Willan, Chn., Coll. 21. 118. 8d.-May 20: Meeting at Wakefield, Rev. J. Lyster, Chn., Coll. 61. 98. 6d.-May 21: Meetings; at Woolley, Rev. D. Robinson, Chn., Coll. 6. 158.; at Attercliffe, Rev. J. Blackburn, Chn., Coll. 71. 78. 6d. - May 22: Meetings at Sheffield, Morn., Rev. T. Sutton, Chn., Coll. 261. 38. 10d.; Even., same Chn., Coll. 91.10s. 8d.--May 23: Meeting at Ecclesall, Rev. W. H. Vale., Chn, Coll. 30. 98. 8d.-June 2: Meeting at Heckmondwicke, Rev. G. G. Stuart, Chn., Coll. 87.-June 3: Meeting at Driglinton, Rev. H. J. Bailey, Chn, Coll. 21. 158. 4d.-June 4: Meeting at Cleckheaton, Rev. W. M. Heald, Jun., Chn., Coll. 67.-June 5: Meeting at Batley, Rev. H. Cooper, Chn., Coll. 11. 13s. 3d. SOUTH WALES-May 22: Meeting at Merthyr Tydvill, T.Guest, Esq., Chn, Coll. 67. 128. 1d.-May 25: Sermons, by Rev. G. Hazlewood; Morn. at Steynton, Coll. 67. 88.; Aftn. at Milford, Coll. 51. 16.; Even at Haverfordwest, Coll. 15. 163.-May 26: Sermon at Haverfordwest, by Rev. G. Hazlewood, Coil. 51. 10s. 9d.-May 27: Sermon at Steynton, by Rev. G. Hazlewood, Coll. 67.; Meeting at Milford, Rev. Austin, Chn., Coll. 51. 28.- May 28: Meeting at Pembroke, Rev. J. B. Byers, Chn., Coll. 97. 108.-May 30: Sermons at Narberth; Morn., by Rev. G. Hazlewood, Coll. 6%. 28.; Even., by Rev.Lloyd, Coll. 81. 88. July 8. Tues. Whittington.. 9. Wed......Whitchurch 10. Thurs....Selattyn 11. Friday... Chirk. 13. Sun....Bewdley. 14. Aion......Ditto.. 15. Tues.....Ludlow Cheshire, Westmoreland, and Cumberland. 16. Wed..... Tenbury.. 1. Tues..... Milnthorpe 2. Wed. ...Kendal. 3. Thurs....Hawkshead. 6. Sun......Cockermouth. 7. Mon......Keswick.. 8. Tues.....Workington .half-past 6, half past 6. .half past 6. 1. Tues.....Redruth....... 2. Wed..... Camborne.. 3. Thurs....St. Ives....... 4. Friday Marazion.... Penzance, Buryan, St. Leven, Madron, Paul, Helston, Maugan, St. Martin's. Penzance... 6. Sun..... half-past 6. .half past 6. ..half past 6. ..half past 6. ..half past 6. .half-past 6. ....half-past 6. {Tregony, St. Austell, Looe. 8. Tues.....Helston.. 9. Wed.....Mylor. 10. Thurs....Penryn.. 11. Friday... Falmouth.. 13. Sun.... 14. Mon. ..Tregony.... 15 Tues... St. Austell and Roche..half past 6. 16. Wed..... Fowey and Lostwithiel, half-past 6. 17. Thurs....East Looe. 18. Friday.. Millbrook.. 20. Sun....and Devonport. half past 6. half-past 6. 7. Mon .....6. 9. Wed......Vicinity of Ditto.. 10. Thurs....Penrith. .half-past 6. ..half-past 6. ....half-past 6. .6. ..half-past 6. Darlington, Houghton, Selberg, Barnard Castle, Laithkirk, and Romaldkirk. 21. ..half past 6. 22. Tues.....Plymouth.. ..half past 6. ..half-past 6. .2. Kent. 11. Friday....Richmond... 13. Sun..... 14. Mon......Romaldkirk. 15. Tues.....Laithkirk Barnard Castle... 16. Wed.....Darlington.... 17. Thurs...Durham...... 18. Friday...Middleham half past 6. ..half past 6. SPlymouth, Stonehouse, Mon.....Devonport. half past 6. ...... .......11 & half past 6. 10. Thurs....Bruton... 11. Friday... Langport. ..half past 6. .12. ..half-past 6. 13. Sun... {Taunton, Wellington, 14. Mon..... Bridgewater. SWivlescombe and Wel {lington... 15. Tues.....Taunton......... 16. Wed.....Bridgewater.... 17. Thurs....Glastonbury. 18. Friday...Wells.. 11 & half-past 6. ..12. 11. Friday... Staplehurst... 13. Sun. Tunbridge. ..12. 14. Mon.....Ditto.... 15. Tues.....Tunbridge Wells.... ...half-past 6. .12. 20. Sun......Wedgmore and Mark... 21. Mon..... Wedgmore... half-past 6. 16. Wed....Southborough. ........6. 22. Tues.....Shepton Mallett.......12. 17. Turs...) 23. Wed.....Croscombe... .half-past 6. 18. Friday. Kent. 24 Thurs.... Weston-super-Mere.. half-past 6. 19. Sat...... 20. Sun......Hastings. 21. Mon ..Ditto 25. Friday...Congresbury... .half-past 6. 27. Sun. ..Ditto. .12. RECENT INTELLIGENCE. West-Africa Mission-Communications have been received from Sierra Leone to the 26th of April. They bring the painful tidings of the death of the Rev. John Godfrey Wilhelm on the preceding day. This venerable Missionary had been enabled faithfully to labour in the Lord's vineyard in Western Africa, for upward of twenty-three years, without once quitting the Mission. His end was peace; and he now, we doubt not, rests from his labours, in the presence of God and of the Lamb. Mr. Ashwell had had a severe attack of fever; but was convalescent. Messrs. Collins and Gillespie arrived out (p. 50), on the 4th of April. North-India Mission-We regret to state, that we have received intelligence of the death of Mr. G. M. Francis, Catechist at Patna. South-India Mission--The Rev. J. C. T. Winckler left Madras, under the sanction of the Corresponding Committee, on the 20th of January, by the Warrior,' Captain Stone, and arrived at Gravesend on the 7th instant. He reached Lon 66 don the same evening. Mr. Winckler has since gone to Germany for the benefit of his health. Ceylon Mission-By a Letter from the Rev. G. C. Trimnell, dated Baddagame, 18th of Nov. 1833, we learn that Mrs. Trimnell was safely delivered of a son on the 26th of September, and that both were doing well. Mr. Trimnell also states, that all our friends at the Station were well. Australasia Mission- By despatches recently received from New Zealand, and coming down to the 20th of February last, we learn that John Edmonds and family, and Messrs. King and Pilley (July 1833, p.157) arrived in health and safety, at New Zealand, on the 7th. The state of the Mission was very cheering and encouraging. Mr. Matthews was married at Waimate, on the 16th of Dec. 1833, to Miss Davis. West-Indies' Mission-We are informed, by a Letter from Mr. W. Stearn, dated the 14th of April, that Mrs. Stearn and her daughter had both been laid up by fever, but were then convalescent. |